Tewkesbury Direct Magazine November 2023

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TWO GREAT DISPLAYS TO LIGHT UP OUR SKIES There's a welcome return for two great Tewkesbury fireworks events this month: Croft Farm’s on Friday 3rd, and the Rotary Club's on Saturday 4th.

“Our bonfire and fireworks will be in the Vineyards, right across from the Abbey, on the evening of Saturday 4th November,” said the Tewkesbury Rotary Club Secretary John Halstead.

“As well as a roaring bonfire and the firework display, there will be street food and sweets, kids rides, and other stalls. We'll be open for business from 5pm, the Mayor will light the bonfire at 6.30 - and, if the audience gives a loud

Photo: Jack Boskett

enough countdown, the fireworks start at 7pm.

“The Vineyards is a public park, so there's no

charge to come along.

“It is, however, a charity event, so please bring some cash along for our buckets, or your mobile phone to read our Just Giving QR code and donate that way.

“We look forward to seeing everyone there, but please leave sparklers and alcohol at home, and use the bins or take your litter home for recycling.

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! Preparations are well under way for the big Tewkesbury Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market.

One of the organisers, Carol Crilly, said: “We can’t believe it’s that time of year again.

But we think we can safely say we are ready (well, ready-ish!) for the big event on Sunday 19th November, from 12noon until 6pm.

“There will be entertainment, including a performance by The Roses Youth Theatre, on Photo: Jack Boskett our very popular stage down by The Cross.

Plus fairground rides, over 80 festive stalls selling a range of goods from arts and crafts to doggy treats, cakes, mulled cider, festive rolls, Christmas decorations, and gifts to suit everyone.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

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Another and fourth outing for Elizabeth Strout's interesting creation Lucy Barton. We are again given an insight into the relationship of Lucy with her first husband, William, who shared a trip back to William's parents origins in "Oh William", a book that has received much praise.

Once again Elizabeth Strout has produced a book worthy of much acclaim. It is though a pandemic novel, but not a depressing one as I can think of some which definitely were. This is very readable and enjoyable and whilst we are invited inside the pages to learn more about Lucy and William, we also see more into the lives of their daughters Becka and Chrissy and her husband Michael.

William, a retired scientist is immediately alert to the threat of the virus spreading from China and before the pandemic enfolds the population of New York to devastating effect, convinces Lucy that they should up sticks and move to a small community, Crosby, in Maine where he has rented an available coastal property. The arrangements are made through Bob Burgess and he and his wife Margaret are the new arrivals only real initial friends - outsiders, especially from New York are not welcome in this small town; the name of which will be familiar to fans of Elizabeth Strout's books.

The weeks, as William had initially indicated to Lucy, as we all now know, turn into months. Bob helps by obtaining Maine number plates for William's car so they are not so obviously interlopers and they establish their routines, settling into a way of life, daily walks etc., which are all enhanced by the setting and as the seasons advance their seaside location.

Lucy is still in mourning following the death of her second husband, David.

William still has the flaws that caused their first mar-

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riage to flounder but they do grow much closer together and the problems in their daughters's lives during the pandemic with them trying to help, reassure, support all at a distance, naturally help create a bond between the couple. There are even interludes where we revisit, in part the theme of "Oh William" and his estranged sister. Elizabeth Strout recycles locations and characters; Olive Kitteridge even making a distant reappearance.

Whilst the pandemic is very much the focus and background; other events within America help to establish the time period a year is a long time to be away from home but in that time there was the killing of George Floyd, the Presidential election, followed by the storming of the Capitol; all used to good effect to give depth to the daily lives of Lucy and William, the Burgess family and a few other locals who gradually accept these visitors.

This extra insight into the life of Lucy Barton is a pleasure to read; it would not be necessary to have read her earlier stories as the past history of Lucy's life and childhood are covered, but I would suggest a new reader would benefit from savouring the other books; a notion shared by other readers of these later novels. They are all in stock so do come along in.

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TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Thursday 16th November 2023 Poppies Among The Daffodils (The Dymock Poets)

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“As well as the Fireworks, we are doing smaller, but much appreciated things, like monthly quizzes in three local old folks homes to keep the brain cells active and boredom at bay.

“We are also doing a public speaking compe-

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Rotary is back in action in Tewkesbury. Over the past few months our membership has grown by 66%, and it is great to have so many capable women joining us. It's now a much better balanced club.

tition for local schools, and will have our elves out round Mitton in December to support Santa. If you are community-minded and would like to help, send an email to John Halstead at halsts@hotmail.com If you would like to

donate to help fund the Rotary Club fireworks, you can do so by scanning the QR code above.

After almost ten years without fireworks at

Croft Farm, the display returns with a bang on Friday 3rd November.

Local business owner Chris Warren and Croft Farm aim to please with live music, food, drink and a superb pyrotechnic display set to music, over the lake at Bredon's Hardwick.

“t's a night not to be missed,” said Chris. We are also raising money for the air ambulance, and with lots of tickets already purchased we are in for a great night.”

For tickets and more details, visit the website www.croftfarmwaterpark.com

New era for popular Tewkesbury florist Tewkesbury florist Jackie Dean has been delighted with the positive response to her new home studio.

Customers have warmed to Bluebell Wood’s new reception area, in a former summer house at Jackie’s home, where they can chat in privacy about wedding flowers and floral tributes.

It was converted by Jackie, along with a garage space, which she uses as a studio to create beautiful floral arrangements and wreaths.

Bluebell Wood Florist still provide flowers for all occasions, and the online shop is open for business 24 hours a day.

Jackie is also taking bookings for Christmas Wreath Workshops, which will be held at the Watson Hall.

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Looking forwards to Christmas already!

The festive season is almost upon us, and there’s a wide variety of fetes and entertainments already planned in and around Tewkesbury. Here’s a round up of what’s coming up: VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS FAIR: Saturday 18th November, from 10am until 3pm. At the Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury. Call 01386 882288 for info.

ST MARY’S CHURCH RIPPLE CHRISTMAS FAIR: Saturday 18th November, 10am-noon.

Stalls, raffle, tombola,

refreshments etc. Ripple Village Hall.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AT TEWKESBURY ABBEY: Saturday 25th November, from 10am until 4pm. Admission Free. Further details tewkesburyabbey.org.uk CROFT FARM CHRISTMAS FAIR: Sunday 26th November,

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS continued from front page “You never know, you may even spot one of our princesses or even a super hero! Don’t forget Father Christmas will be in his sleigh waiting to hear what you would like in your sack on the 25th. The Panto Cast from The Roses Theatre, (which is Beauty and the Beast this year), will be turning on the lights at 5pm on the stage. Don’t forget to reserve your panto tickets now at the Box Office.

“This year we will be holding a raffle, sponsored

by Tag Estate Agents, High Street, Tewkesbury, with lots and lots of prizes “A full road diversion will be in place around the town between 6am-9pm, but only for 19th November. For further information please email info@tewkesburychristmaslights.com or message our Facebook page Tewkesbury Christmas Lights.”

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Croft Farm Water Park, Bredon’s Hardwick, GL20 7EE. Free entry and car parking.

Christmas gifts. local crafts, seasonal gifts, mulled wine etc.

For details visit www. croftfarmwaterpark.com ASHCHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December 10am-4pm, Sunday 3rd 1pm-4pm.

In St Nicholas Church, Ashchurch.

SEASONAL EVENT IN AID OF GLOS CITY MISSION: Saturday 9th December, 10am3.30pm. In aid of Glos City Mission, a charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people. In Tewkesbury Town Hall, organised by Jay Portman of Absolute Beauty. Local and handmade gifts, mulled wine and mead, refreshments tombola etc. Prizes for tombola welcome - call Jay on 07904 642077 to donate.

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Valuation Roadshow Success On Sunday 1st October The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway in co-operation with Broadway museum and GWRA Auctions, held a railwayana valuation roadshow event at the Lifford hall Broadway.

The valuations were provided by Paul Atterbury of Antique Roadshow fame, as well as Simon Turner and Tony Hoskins from GWRA Auctions. Several stall holders were present selling all sorts of items associated with railways, so that you could purchase those all important artefacts for your own collections.

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Great Real Ale from Tewkesbury Brewing Company It is many years since the Tewkesbury Brewery made their last pint, but in the age of smaller is better, the new Tewkesbury Brewing Company limited, is winning customers in the town with a range of locally made real ales.

Based at Highfield Business Park, partners Daryll Tanner and Julian Box, have established themselves in the area with their popular ales.

Tewkesbury Gold achieved the Premium Pale Ale Award at the recent Postlip Beer Festival and Dark Knight was voted Dark Beer of the festival at the Tamworth Beer Festival.

The partners intend to expand the range, over the winter, to six main beers, to include a traditional Bitter, a Mild as well as a New England IPA. Daryll adds, “We are so pleased to have opened in Tewkesbury, the town is vibrant and so busy and we hope to add a little something, to a great place.”

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m Partners Daryll Tanner and Julian Box, at the Tewkesbury Brewery Company

Come and see our collections of beautiful, ornate and quirky Christmas decorations Fabulous scented candles (along with some wonderful holders) melts and Christmas oils to make the home smell festively fragrant, sit alongside amazing locally made items and gifts.

Original cards and jewellery are also stocked. We also have a large selection of rich honey Meads including the Christmas recipes, and of course Tewkesbury 1471 Gin.

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GARDENING MONTHLY with Tim Hoskins

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT So it seems that spring has sprung already, after our 20 minute autumn and second mini-summer, writes Tim Hoskins.

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out if I need to put my trousers on (instead of shorts).

I’m glad I viewed the forecast with a cynical eye and brought the tree ferns and their tender chums under cover, in time for the little frosts we’ve had.

I’m also glad the lawns have slowed down before the leaves drop, sparing me the annual flap over my workload increasing for a short time when I really want to start thinking about other things.

I’ve got lots of bulbs to plant again this year – mainly because of some successes with a new garden and last years bulb schemes prompting requests for expansion.

I’m going to try planting primula out into places where I don’t think they’ll grow, encouraged by some naturally seeded plants flourishing in odd places this spring.

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My nursery garden has been too successful and now complements a feature area, so I’ll need to find a better hiding place for a new nursery garden. How do I hide a garden?!

Then I need to find a way to knit the disparate planting in the current nursery garden together so it doesn’t look like such a jumble sale. It will involve more planting, but I’m loath to buy anything in, on principal.

There has been talk of some large projects this winter, but I’m secretly hoping they get postponed. I’ve asked a lot of my team this year and I’d like a steady winter in case next year is challenging. There is a little-visited copse that really needs some attention. I reckon we could get away with having a fire up there which would also involve potatoes and marshmallows.

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£825,000

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£695,000

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With paddocks of approximately 2 acres, and formal gardens of .8 acres, this extended detached bungalow offers great potential. 3 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; 2 bathrooms; detached double garage; paddock with 2 separate road accesses; oil fired central heating; EPC E; Tax Band E.

A large executive styled detached home; 5 bedrooms; main with ensuite; large conservatory; triple aspect lounge with log burner; separate dining room; further reception room; kitchen/breakfast room; utility; guest wc; double garage; lovely rear garden backing onto fields; gated gravel driveway; solar panels. Tax Band G; EPC D.

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£625,000

£600,000

£485,000

A substantial executive styled home within this small village close of detached properties – advantage of a self contained one bedroom annex; main house 4 bedrooms; ensuite; 4 reception rooms; lounge with multi fuel burner; large conservatory; guest wc; double garage space with utility services; beautiful gardens backing onto open fields.

Tax Band F; EPC tbc.

Quietly positioned within this small hamlet between Tewkesbury and Bredon; spacious 4 bedroom detached home; modern bathroom; guest wc; lounge; dining room; kitchen; conservatory; utility room; attached double garage; beautiful west facing garden; gas central heating; mains drainage. Tax Band E; EPC D.

A modern, large detached home located within easy walking distance of the town centre; 5 double bedrooms; ensuite; shower room; bathroom; guest wc; lounge; separate dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; large conservatory; attached storeroom; single attached garage; parking; Modern internal lift between ground and first floor. New Gas central heating; EPC C; Tax Band E.

KEMERTON

GRETTON FIELDS

NAUNTON

£450,000

£450,000

£450,000

Unexpectedly back on the market. Immaculately presented 2 double bedroom attached bungalow. Owned by current vendors since converted in the 80s, it offers beautifully light and spacious accommodation. Ensuite bedroom; contemporary styled bathroom; large lounge with vaulted ceiling; gas central heating; garage; garden and parking.

EPC E; Tax Band E.

Detached chalet bungalow located within this semi rural location. 3 good sized bedrooms; main with ensuite; modern bathroom; dual aspect lounge; separate dining room; home office; attractive gardens; large 40 ft detached garage/ workshop; EPC D; Tax Band E.

Delightful hamlet location for this impeccably presented detached bungalow; 2 double bedrooms; modern shower room; large lounge; conservatory; attached garage; private attractively presented gardens; ample driveway parking.

EPC D; Tax Band D.

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BUSHLEY GREEN

TWYNING

£450,000

A fabulous Grade II* Listed home which has been completely taken back to bare beams and brick and renovated, repaired and refurbished to present a contemporary styled home embracing all the original materials and character of years gone by. 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms; large kitchen/dining/ living room; large triple aspect lounge; utility; guest wc.

Parking and courtyard garden. EPC C Tax Band D.

£425,000

An idyllic location for this extended end terrace home with attractive gardens and the advantage of driveway parking. Overlooking the village green and cricket ground; 3 bedrooms; lounge; dining room; kitchen; guest wc; main bathroom; EPC tba; Tax Band C.

£400,000

A large spacious detached bungalow with delightfully private rear garden; 3 bedrooms; bathroom; lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; guest wc; conservatory; single garage; store; good size garden; driveway parking; Oil fired central heating; upvc double glazing; EPC D; Tax Band D.

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COMING SOON Immaculate, modern detached home – less than 5 years old - 3 good sized bedrooms; main with ensuite shower room; modern bathroom; lounge; kitchen/dining room; single garage; attractive garden; gas central heating and upvc double glazed windows and doors; EPC B; Tax Band D.

Immaculately presented and maintained, the current owners having brought the house up to modern specification, it is a beautiful end terrace property. 3 bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; contemporary dual aspect kitchen/dining room; large utility room; ground floor wc; bathroom; courtyard garden; single garage and parking.Tax Band C; Grade II Listed; EPC D.

Beautifully maintained and presented, semi detached home in this popular area of the town. 3 good sized bedrooms; first floor wc; modern bathroom; open plan kitchen/dining room; modern kitchen/breakfast room; utility room; garage store; ample driveway parking; attractive rear garden.

EPC D; Tax Band D.

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£335,000

£315,000

£310,000

Pretty dual aspect town centre cottage with the advantage of a private courtyard rear garden, cottage front garden and driveway parking; 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; dining room; utility; guest wc; first floor bathroom. EPC D; Tax Band C.

A great project/opportunity. Delightful location; semi detached home; kitchen/dining room; lounge; 3 bedrooms; first floor bathroom; outbuilding with wc; good sized garden plot; Situated opposite farmland; Driveway parking; double glazing. EPC E; Tax Band D.

Beautifully presented and less than 6 years old, this is a lovely semi detached home located within waking distance of the town centre and local convenience stores. 3 bedrooms – main with ensuite; modern kitchen/dining room; bathroom; guest wc; lounge; ample driveway parking; gated side access to rear garden. Tax Band C; EPC B.

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£290,000

£285,000

£230,000

Lovely 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow; lounge; kitchen; bathroom; gas central heating; detached single garage; car port; lovely level rear garden; easy walking distance to convenience shops, public transport and town centre.

Tax Band C; EPC D.

Absolutely impeccably presented town centre modern home with the advantage of parking, garage and garden. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; dining room; guest wc; modern shower room. Walking distance of the town centre; gas central heating. Tax Band C; EPC C.

This is a spacious duplex apartment that takes the whole of the upper floors of this lovely Grade II Listed building.

3 bedrooms; main with ensuite; lounge; dining hall; modern fitted kitchen; modern bathroom; low maintenance courtyard garden; gas central heating; Tax Band B; 999 Year Lease; No monthly maintenance payments.

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£185,000

With interesting and changing views every day, this ground floor apartment for the over 60s is beautiful. Immaculate throughout; 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; lounge with attractive fireplace and alcove shelving; refitted kitchen; modern shower room. Tax Band A; EPC D.

£165,000

This is a beautiful Freehold modern house; built approx. 10 years ago and benefitting from a large double bedroom; modern shower room; open plan living room with modern fitted kitchen; ground floor wc; Private courtyard and walking distance to the town. EPC D; Tax Band B.

£135,000

Beautifully presented throughout, a modern, contemporary styled first floor maisonette. 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobe; modern shower room with walk in shower; modern fitted kitchen; open plan living room; modern electric panel heating. Tax Band A; EPC D.

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Tewkesbury Choral Sings in the Abbey Tewkesbury Choral Society is performing a concert of music by two of the best loved composers of the eighteenth century - Handel and Haydn - in Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 2nd December, beginning at 7.30pm.

Franz Joseph Haydn was born in 1732 in village on the Austrian/ Hungarian border. He was known as the “Father of the Symphohy”, having composed over 100 with names such as “The Farewell” “The

Clock” and “The Surprise”. He also composed works for choirs, including “Creation” which TCS performed two yeas ago, along with some 14 masses including “The Nelson Mass”, and “The Kettledrum Mass”. The mass included in this programme is Number 7 - “Missa Brevis Sancta Johannis de Deo” also known as “The Little Organ Mass” and composed circa 1775 for an order of monks whose patron saint was St John of God. It is indeed a “little” mass lasting for only

approximately 17 minutes. The “organ” part of the title comes from the Benedictus movement which has an extensive organ part as it accompanies a soprano solo.

Georg Frideric Handel, born in Halle, Germany in 1685 settled in England in about 1712. The music Handel produced in his lifetime is vast, ranging from opera, concerti grossi, cantatas, anthems and oratorios. The choir will perform two of his great choral works the Coronation Anthem “The King Shall Rejoice”

written for the coronation of George II in 1727 and sung at the coronation of King Charles III in May of this year. The concert concludes with part of Handel’s most familiar and best loved work “Messiah”. Part One of this giant oratorio is the prophecy and coming of the Messiah, with words mainly from the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament and the story of the angels’ visit to the shepherds from St Luke’s Gospel.

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New Testament Book of Revelation and speak of Christ’s ultimate triumph over sin and death and is one of the most famous choruses in the music world.

The orchestra completes the programme by playing the delightful First Symphony by William Boyce.

Tickets for this concert are £18 (although no charge for children, students and carers) and are available from members of the choir, from Alison’s Bookshop, Tewkesbury, (telephone 01684 274000), online (www.ticketsource. co.uk/t-c-s) or on the door on the evening of the concert.

Tewkesbury Choral Society is always keen to welcome new members. Two years ago, the membership stood at just over 60 down almost 50%. It is good

to report that since the return to singing after the pandemic, numbers have increased and they have welcomed many new people to the choir and are now almost back to the pre-pandemic average. Some new members have been experienced singers, returning after several years away and others have been totally new to singing with a large choir. If you are interested in joining TCS, why not begin in the New Year? Rehearsals after Christmas recommence on Monday 8th January when work will begin on two masses Dvorak and Vierne.

For more details, see the Society’s website - www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk or contact us at tewkesburychoral@ gmail.com.

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Grange Field Road

£650,000

Tendergreen View

£450,000

Cotswold Gardens

£375,000

Beautifully presented four bedroom executive detached home, boasting stunning views across farmland, in the most desirable village of Bredon.

A fabulous double garage and off road parking, pretty front and rear gardens. Internally, there is plenty of space, with good sized rooms.

Five bedroom detached house situated on edge of the The Rosefields development, with views over open fields. Close to local shops and within walking distance to Tewkesbury Town Centre. Ideal for a growing family with spacious, versatile accommodation across three floors.

Fabulously extended three bedroom semi detached house. The property has undergone major changes to the ground floor to create a wonderful large Kitchen / dining room, with utility area and W/C, living room with doors leading to a very generous and private rear garden.

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Bristow Cottages

£350,000

£320,000

£275,000

Well presented three bedroom detached family home, located on the popular residential development of Northway. Downstairs cloakroom, plenty of living space, off road parking, garage and gardens to the front and rear.

Lovely family home in Newtown. Within close proximity to primary and secondary schools, walking distance to a local amenities and the town of Tewkesbury, this three bedroom property with a spacious conservatory, off road parking and private rear garden.

This spacious three bedroom end of terrace family home, is located on the ever popular residential area of Walton Cardiff overlooking an open green, with off road parking and a garage, call our office to book your appointment to view.

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Wigeon Lane

£230,000

£220,000

£210,000

Well presented and improved family home, located in the popular area of Northway, within walking distance of local shops and amenities.

With three bdrooms, a cleverly converted loft bedroom with en-suite, off road parking and rear garden, this certainly is one not to miss.

***NO ONWARD CHAIN*** An Ideal first time purchase or rental investment! This lovely two bedroom end of terraced house is situated close to Ashchurch Primary School and has easy access to the M5, Cheltenham and Evesham.

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Ideal first time purchase or investment! This two bedroom terrace house, in Northway, is positioned in a quiet cul de sac and within walking distance to the local amenities.

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Town centre retirement living. This delightful, two bedroom, first floor apartment has wonderful views over the glorious gardens and pond, an entrance hall leads into the living room, with bay window taking in the full aspect of the gardens.

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Late night Christmas Shopping in Broadway Broadway’s attractive shops will be open for magical late-night shopping in the run up to the festive season.

There will be music, mulled wine and festive food under the Christmas lights on Fridays 24th November and 1st December from 5,00pm until 8.30pm.

On Saturday 18th November as dusk settles, the Christmas Lights will be switched on, with Village Voices providing the Yuletide entertainment on the Green around 5pm. For more details visit www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk

AWARD-WINNING SINGER AND SONGWRITER SARAH McQUAID RETURNS TO TEWKESBURY The award-winning internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid heads for the historic Old Baptist Chapel in Tewkesbury on Thursday 23rd November 2023, to play an intimate concert in a wonderfully atmospheric venue.

The building, which was converted into a chapel during the 18th century, will provide a perfect setting for Sarah's relaxed and informal performance style.

She is looking forward to returning following a sell-out performance at the chapel last year.

Honoured with a Lifetime Achievement

Sarah McQuaid Award by the Ards International Guitar Festival in Northern Ireland (2017), Sarah McQuaid has also drawn critical praise for her voice and her engaging rapport with audience.

Journalist Neil March described Sarah as “one of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey,” while the Huffington Post said “I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, and her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever.”

The concert will begin at 8pm with doors open at 7.30pm. The Old

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Baptist Chapel is situated in a medieval alleyway off Church Street.

Nearest car parks are at Abbey lawn and in St Mary’s Lane.

Please note there is no bar at the venue, but audience members may bring their own soft or alcoholic drinks if they wish.

Tickets are £14.00 in advance online from www.wegottickets.com/e vent/585245 or from the John Moore Museum in Church Street. To check museum opening times call 01684 297174.

Tickets will be £16.00 on the door (cash only) if available.

For more information check out her website sarahmcquaid.com

Criminal gangs and major heists at Probus Club

I don’t think members of Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club have ever had a talk by someone with detailed knowledge of the criminal gangs of London, but when Barry Faulkner came to speak to us on “Major Heists and the geezers what did ‘em,” that is just what we got.

Barry was born into a family of petty criminals in South London, but his mother who was a fashion model, was determined that her youngest son should not follow the family career path and enter a world of crime.

So Barry became a writer and has used his knowledge of the London crime gangs to create several crime novels.

He told us of the notorious crime families, the Kray twins who ran North London and the Richardsons who controlled the south of the River Thames in the 1950’s and sixties. Many people even these days consider the leaders of the gangs of London as “diamond geezers,” lovable rogues who cared for and looked after the local population. Barry told us that nothing could be further from the truth, which was that these individuals were vicious, brutal and merciless to anyone who got in their way.

Barry also talked about some of the wellknown heists such as the Great Train Robbery, the Brinks Mat heist and the Hatton Garden break-in and how incompetent the gangs often were with big ideas but with little eye for detail, resulting in the failure of the crime and usually capture by the police.

This was a very entertaining exposition of something Probus members might have very little knowledge of, by a very knowledgeable and engaging speaker.

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nessman looking for something new to stimulate your retirement in a social environment, you would be very welcome to join us as a guest at one of our Tuesday

morning meetings. For more information, please visit our website at www. probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243. Our

events programme for the coming month is featured in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

By Chris Brown for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club

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Santa Family Show comes to Tewkesbury Garden Centre Have you heard the news? SANTA HIMSELF IS BRINGING A FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW to Tewkesbury Garden Centre. We are all super excited, we can’t believe our luck.

COME AND SEE SANTA AND SVEN IN THIS ENCHANTING, INTERACTIVE 50 MINUTE SHOW. PERFECT CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY. After three sell out years, British comic actor Stewart Wright is returning to bring the Father of Christmas to life.

Experienced at entertaining all ages with his own brand of improvisation and audience interaction, it’s where theatre meets ‘An audience with’ Father Christmas.

He’s reunited once again with the actor and circus artist Ben Kirby as Sven the Reindeer Handler. Guaranteed to bring a sense of fun, laughter and anticipation to all.

There will be music, sleigh bells, and bucket loads of Christmas surprises. Santa can only bring the gift of laughter, joy and bed time ruining excitement. They will, Sven however, do their best to deliver your children’s Christmas wishes on Christmas Eve….with your assistance.

The show will take place outside undercover so make sure you wrap up warm. Lots of lovely hot food & drinks (cold as well) will be available from Brown’ For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/726113985477?aff=oddtdtcreator, or Scan the QR code above.

Babes in arms go free! Friday 8th December at 4.30pm or 6.00pm. Arrival 30 mins before. Looking forward to seeing you there. For more information, see https://vimeo.com/827555172 Audience Reactions: ‘Utterly magical - we all loved it’ ‘The most authentic Santa I’ve seen in 40 years’ ‘We all really enjoyed Santa and Sven’s visit. You made it magical for everyone’

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Christmas Lights switch on in Bishops Cleeve Christmas starts in Bishops Cleeve, on Saturday 18th November, when the famous switching on ceremony takes place at 5.30pm on the stage next to the Parish Garden in Church Road.

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The fun starts earlier in the day, when the Morris Funfair opens at 12 noon, in the library car park.

There will be the Christmas Market at Cleeve Hall, and community sales areas in Church Road, whilst Santa will be welcoming families at Badhams Pharmacy too.

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was launched in 2021, and is made up of a diverse membership, to support the community whilst having fun.

Meetings are once a month held at the Tithe Barn at 7.00pm, the next meeting is on Wednesday 8th November and everyone is welcome.

Apart from arranging Santa’s visit to the Green, the Rotary Club will run Santa sleigh rides around the village on the 2nd and 3rd December, great fun to be had by all!

We offer a range of services including the new Minor Ailment Service.

Don’t suffer, pop in and see us.

A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park

Adding seasonal music to this festive event will be courtesy of Tewkesbury Town Band from 4.00pm.

On the Green in Tobyfield Road, the Rotary Club have arranged for Santa to be in his Grotto, accompanied by real Reindeer, with children’s roundabouts!

This great Christmas event is organised by Bishops Cleeve Chamber of Commerce, Cleeve Parish Council, and the new Rotary Club.

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TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB Our next meeting is on Tuesday 14th November at Bushley Village Hall GL20 6HT, doors open at 1.30pm and the meeting begins at 2.00pm.

This month our demonstrator is Dean Sharpe from Stafford and his title is “Winter Wonder”.

Visitors are very welcome to join us and entrance is £6. No experience is necessary - just join us for an entertaining afternoon watching an expert arrange beautiful flowers. All the arrangements are raffled at the end of the afternoon.

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Great Gift Ideas for Christmas • Christmas decorations, lights & cards • Seasonal bulbs including amaryllis • Planted containers & hanging baskets • Seasonal home-grown bedding plants • Trees, shrubs & hedging plants • Autumn lawn, plant & garden care • Containers, compost & gravels • Bird feed, feeders & tables

Just bring your prescription to our branch and we will have it ready for collection or delivery to your home within two working days!

We also make and deliver dosette trays

WE ALWAYS HAVE LOTS OF GREAT OFFERS IN STORE NEW GREAT SELECTION OF QUALITY £1 LINES Opening hours Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm (closed 1pm-2pm) Sat Closed

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW - EVANS, 17 HIGH STREET by John Dixon In the early 20th century, we were spoiled for choice of leather goods, boots and shoes, writes John Dixon.

Above: rear of 17 High Street in 1993 with extant alley entrance right and (below) Gardner’s Guide 1903 still a processor of leather goods

Mr. Evans served his apprenticeship with Mr Boughton of 83-84 Barton Street - they were both staunch Methodists - and the shoe shop replaced the saddler in 1917.

My grandfather was a staunch Methodist, and I can still see him in my mind cobbling boots in his back kitchen in the 1950s.

Reader Eddie Robinson, “was inspired to recall his early days seeing Mr Evans in the window, cutting down the full length of a hide of leather which was hung up there, using a hooked knife in one long slicing movement.

“My brother recalls that he used to go to Mr

Evans to fetch pieces of leather for our grandfather who used to repair our shoes himself.

“So, I recall Mr Evans as a shoemaker - though we lads always used to get our shoes at Frisby's!”.

Another contemporary child still remembers a lady, standing at the door attracting customers in the days after Mr. Evans had died – was she the daughter, Edna, who still in 1939 was “helping with the Boot Business?”

The 1993 photo shoes the renovated carcass of the medieval building, which was so typical of many main street shops, along with an alley – called Justins Alley in the 1861 census but still in evidence today?

Again, we lost shoe shops but gained restaurants - in 1968, perhaps, the first ‘Chinese Restaurant’ was called the Aurora, although today it is the Great Wall which still serves us.

I can still remember bravely tasting such a meal in Sheffield in 1956 - I still love that cuisine as I age!

But where can I, and Eddie, buy our shoes – and does any grandfather ‘cobble’ today?

John Dixon

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Above: a sad photograph after Mr Evans death in 1958 - now with the iron balustrade and (below) Great Wall (and alley) in 2002 with the iron balustrade

Celestial Silence Descends: St. Nicholas Church Bells Temporarily Muted for Restoration The 8 bells of St Nicholas Church, Ashchurch will be silent for the next few months. They are being removed and taken to Whites of Appleton near Oxford to be refurbished with new metal headstocks and bearings to which the bells are attached to allow them to swing.

There will be other adjustments to make them easier to ring and also the bells will be retuned to improve the quality of the sound.

Six of the bells were

originally installed in 1759 and two new bells were added in 2001.

They are rung regularly for Sunday services, a weekly practice night, weddings and

just for pleasure as a popular hobby by local ringers and visiting bands of ringers.

We are very grateful to a benefactor who is funding this work and to the local volunteers who are assisting with the removal and reinstallation.

By Alison Lund.

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Overlooked Tewkesbury – Photo Walk Exhibition The weather on Sunday 17th September was dreadful. Torrential rain. So just the day for a photo-walk around the lesser known parts of Tewkesbury.

Strangely, 27 people took part, and it was a lot of fun.

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The walk was led by Steve Goodchild of Project Alleycat, artist Sam Morris was on hand to help people look at things a bit differently whilst taking photographs.

We visited North East Terrace, the Iron Bridge, Lilley’s Alley, the Secret Garden and Old Baptist Chapel Court.

Some people knew these places, some didn’t.

The walk was sponsored by Tewkesbury HAZ as part of the Heritage Open Days.

We received over 200 photographs from participants. We have chosen 50 of these for a small display at Tewkesbury Library, until 8th November, free of charge.

By Bill Adie.

m Photo of sunglasses in the rain

WHAT’S ON at the John Moore Museum m HALF-TERM HOLIDAY CRAFTS ANIMALS GALORE Description: This autumn we will be making a cute selection of wildlife toilet roll animals for you to take home, from leaping frogs to stripy badgers!

All materials will be supplied. Suitable for ages 3+. Donations greatly appreciated.

Date: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of November Time: 10am to 12pm drop in Venue: Old Baptist Chapel, Old Baptist Chapel Court, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ Tickets: Pre-booking is essential.

Booking: please call 01684 297174 or email admin@ johnmooremuseum.org. m TUDOR COSTUMED TOURS Description: This living history tour will take you back in time to 1580, where Agnes, a Tudor housewife, will reveal her life and daily routines as you wander through the home she shares with her husband, Thomas.

Hear Agnes talk about her childhood on a tenant farm, and of how she came to live in Tewkesbury as a merchant’s wife. You will see where Agnes sleeps, learn about a curfew, a trencher, and you may even get to see a Tudor ensuite! Okay, a pisspot but there is a story behind every object.

Date: Saturday 18th of November Times: 11.30am & 2.30pm Location: Merchant’s House, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SN Tickets: Adults £3.50, Concessions £3 & Children £1.50 Booking: Call

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ARMED FORCES VETERANS DROP IN COFFEE MORNING An opportunity for Armed Veterans and families to meet together.

2nd Tuesday of each month, next meeting is: Tuesday 14th November Hosted by Gina Shelton, RN retired at Northway Community Hub, Lee Walk, Northway GL20 8QG

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TEWKESBURY & DISTRICT CRIBBAGE LEAGUE Bredon FC’s Neil Evans successfully defended his Tewkesbury & District Cribbage League’s Captains Cup (Nick Burke Memorial Shield) at the Cross Keys Inn. Whilst this was Neil’s sixth victory spanning 15 years, it is only the second time in the Captain’s Cup that it has ever been defended successfully, the first was by Colin Pilcher (Teddington Hands) at the dawn of this century.

Whilst the Quarter Finals was a slog for all, the Semi’s were a breeze for the same two finalist as last year, Neil Evans and Graham Wills.

The Final proved to be another slog for both players, with Neil coming through with a 3-2 win, leaving Graham the consolation of being Runner-up again.

QUARTER FINALS Pauline Hughes (Cross Keys) 3 Hannah Fenech (Woodpeckers) 2 Phil Haynes (Berkeley Arms) 2 Peter Carree (C Anchor) 3 Colin Lippett (Anchor 1774) 2 Neil Evans (Bredon FC) 3 Graham Wills (Village Inn) 3 Mary Herheim (Gardeners Arms) 2 SEMI FINAL Graham Wills (Village Inn) 3 Pauline Hughes (Cross Keys) 0 Peter Carree (C Anchor) 0 Neil Evans (Bredon FC) 3 FINAL Graham Wills (Village Inn) 2 Neil Evans (Bredon FC) 3

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

PAINSWICK BEACON IN AUTUMN

Distance: about 3 miles Car Parking: ramblers car park (free) in Golf Course Road. Safety note: pay attention to golfers! Map: not to scale - OS Sheet 179 recommended Refreshments: cafés and pubs in Painswick. Limited parking in town centre.

Painswick Rococo Garden in November

The delightful little Cotswold town of Painswick is perhaps best known for its quaint narrow streets, churchyard with 99 yews, and the restored eighteenth century Rococo Garden, writes Jack B. Walker. the road (7). Turn right, then retrace your steps to row path along the bank.

Our walk starts from the walk back to point three, the ramblers’ car park.

Watch your footing here, free ramblers’ car park, as the drop to the right is from where we shall quite precipitous! After a ascend to Painswick short distance you will Beacon, with its wide come to Catbrain Quarry ranging views over the on the left. With the fence Severn Vale towards the on your left, walk on to a Bristol Channel, Wales gravelled drive way and and the distant follow it to cross another Shropshire hills, with minor road, again meetGloucester spreading out ing the fairway of the below us. golf course (3). Follow The car park (uneven Specialist in Ground Maintenance the Wysis Way path up and can be muddy) is the left of the slope, past right off the B4073 a bench and information Gloucester Road, just stone, towards the earthbefore the entrance to the Offering a wide range of turf works of Kimsbury Hill Rococo Garden (well improvement services: Fort. Climb the stone worth a visit - Autumn steps to reach the 283m opening times are usualsummit of Painswick ly limited to weekends).

• Aeration Beacon (4). The Trig The public footpaths • Scarification Point gives distances to on this route cross a golf • Disease Treatments various landmarks of the course, so please beware • Top Dressing far reaching views. of the activity and keep • Overseeding Descend the other side to the waymarked paths. of the Beacon, to reach a Bear left out of the • Turfing path along the scarp ramblers car park (1) • Seasonal Treatments edge, and turn right(5). and follow the way• Mowing Walk with Pope’s Wood marked path to the right • Pesticide Application to your left, until the end of the wood, then cross a • Complete Lawn Care of the golf course and the minor road with care. merger with the Cotswold The track now follows • General Garden Care and Maintenance Way by a small car park the stone wall of the (6). cemetery on the right, Turn around and foland emerges through the Contact Jack low the Cotswold Way to trees on to the golf course return to the golf course, (2). After checking no 07772 011795 then bear to the left of the play is in progress, walk jackglover63@gmail.com green on to a path into ahead to enter some some trees. Walk down to trees, and take the nar-

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1: Which classic BBC TV drama, first screened in 1967, starred Eric Porter, Susan Hampshire and Kenneth More?

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2: Which English Premier League football club plays its

American singer-songwriter and actress Stefani Germanotta professionally known?

home games at Craven Cottage?

3: What did Dr Alexander Fleming discover in 1928, that led to the introduction of antibiotics to fight infections?

6: Which sauce is a mixture of egg yolk, melted butter and lemon juice, and is the principal ingredient of Eggs Benedict?

4: Which river flows through the town of Matlock and the city of Derby?

ANSWERS: 1. The Forsyte Saga; 2. Fulham; 3. Penicillin; 4. The Derwent; 5. Lady Gaga; 6. Hollandaise Sauce.

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

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PUMPKIN COMPETITION

Customers, join in and have a go at guessing the weight of our locally grown, monster pumpkin. The closest guess wins a meal for two. The result will be revealed on Quiz Night.

QUIZ NIGHT WEDNESDAY 15th NOVEMBER in aid of Upton-upon-Severn Scouts £10 per team of four, 7.30pm

PIE NIGHT THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER £13.95 per person, 8.00pm

CHRISTMAS MEAL

Pea & Ham Soup Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Mackerel & Horseradish Paté ~ Roast Turkey and all the trimmings Salmon & Hollandaise Asparagus Tart 8oz Rump Steak ~ Rum & Raisin Cheesecake Christmas Pudding Lemon Posset or Cheese & Biscuits (£2.50 surcharge) ~ £25.95 per person

SUN 10th DEC: Johnny Coppin, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

WED 22nd NOV: Mixed Folk Session, The Royal Oak, Bredon.

Music starts 8.30pm.

SUN 5th NOV: Marti Pellow, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

THURS 23rd NOV: Sarah McQuaid, The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury. Tickets www.wegottickets.com/ event/585245

TUES 7th NOV: Swing From Paris (Music in Eric’s Bar), The Roses Theatre, www.rosestheatre.org

SUN 26th NOV: Chris Difford, The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham GL51 6EP bacontheatre.co.uk

WED 8th NOV: Celtic Folk Session, The Royal Oak, Bredon.

Music starts 8.30pm.

WED 6th DEC: Celtic Folk Session, The Royal Oak, Bredon.

Music starts 8.30pm.

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WED 6th DEC: The Rod Kelly Jazz Trio + Penny, Fox & Hounds, Bredon foxandhoundsbredon.co.uk

WED 22nd NOV: Scott Matthews, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

SAT 9th DEC: The Tewkesbury Town Band, Christmas Concert, The Roses Theatre, www.rosestheatre.org

WED 22nd NOV Seth Lakeman with Benji Kirkpatrick and Alex Hart, Gloucester Guildhall. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

SAT 9th DEC: The Wurzels, Subscription Rooms Stroud. thesubrooms.co.uk

MON 11th DEC: Kim Wilde, Stroud Sub Rooms.

SAT 16th DEC: The Xmas Bash with Spunge. 4ft Fingers, and Johnny Clash, Watson Hall. www.wegottickets.com/ event/590433

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Hungry customers have a choice from a large menu of shish and doner kebabs, or an extensive choice of pizza, burgers, wraps and extras.

Centrally located in Tewkesbury High Street, Turquaz is conveniently open seven days a week.

They also offer free home delivery for good fast food when you want it.

Check out www.turquazkebabgrill.co.uk for more information.

WHAT’S ON in the Midlands UTILITA ARENA, BIRMINGHAM Friday 3rd Nov: The Chemical Brothers Thursday 23rd Nov: The Prodigy Friday 15th Dec: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk NEC BIRMINGHAM Thurs 2nd - Sun 5th Nov: The Creative Craft Show Thurs 16th - Sun 19th Nov: Festive Gift Fair 23-26 Nov: The BBC Good Food Show www.thenec.co.uk CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL Thursday 2nd Nov: Mark Watson Friday 10th Nov: Francis Rossi Acoustic Hits Tuesday 21st Nov: Frankie Boyle www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk EVERYMAN, CHELTENHAM Monday 6th - Sat 11th Nov: Twelve Angry Men Thursday 16th Nov: Reginald D. Hunter www.everymantheatre.org.uk PLAYHOUSE, CHELTENHAM Tues 14th-Sat 18th Nov: Savoyards, Into The Woods Wed 29th-Thurs 30th Nov: The Fairy Queen www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk Continued on the back page

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Plum tomato & basil soup (v) (ve) (g) Chicken liver parfait with mixed leaf & red onion marmalade (g) Atlantic prawns in a marie rose sauce with mixed leaf (g) All served with rustic bread

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Roasted breast of local turkey, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables, pigs in blankets, cranberry stuffing & red wine jus (g) Pan fried Scottish salmon, new potatoes, mixed vegetables & provencale sauce (g) Oven baked beef bourguignon, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables & bordeaux jus Oven baked nut roast, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables & vegetarian gravy (v) (ve)

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody GREENER TOGETHER FAIR - This year’s fair was held in September in the Town Hall Gardens and what a lovely day it was. A big thank you to all the organisations that took part and to those who helped on the day.

Lovely food, lovely apple juice, lovely people and some great activities, conversations, learning and thinking. Thanks for coming along to support us as well. We raised £47.95 for Vale Wildlife on the door. A special thanks to Neil and the team for mowing, setting up marquees and lugging tables and chairs around as well.

DAYTIME DISCO Cate and George run a ‘Daytime Disco’ once a month, next date is Monday 27th November 1.00pm-4.00pm at the Watson Hall in Barton Street.

Dancing encouraged, but only optional if you’d just like to enjoy the music, watch the dancers, or have a chat and a cup of tea! Free event - all welcome.

NEW WEEKLY JOB CLUB - at PPNP (Priors Park Neighbourhood Project), Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC), Employment Skills Hub project offering help with: Employment, Education, Training and Volunteer opportunities including Digital Help.

Wednesdays 10-1pm at PPNP, York Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5HU Contact Laurai@grcc .org.uk for more info and weekly dates in Brockworth and Churchdown.

TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ - Next session due Saturday 18th November. Held in Tewkes-bury Baptist Church, 2-5 pm. Please double check before travelling. Bring electrical, toys, clothes, anything that needs fixing.

Tools can also be sharpened. Tea and coffee available while you wait.

TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH - ext meeting; Monday 20th November, 7.30pm in the back room at the Cross House Pub. The current campaign is about the pollution in the River Avon. The water testing project gathers information about the water quality.

Friends of the Earth are testing river water at Carrant Brook, the Avon (at Abbey Mill and in Twyning) and in the River Swilgate. Results so far have revealed nitrate and phosphate levels are higher than they should be. The data will be sent off for analysis. More volunteers are welcome. The group also serve tea, cof

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

KNOW YOUR MEDICATION

I am sure many of you who read my articles are aware by now of how important I feel knowing what your conditions are and understanding the basic anatomy and physiology behind them.

This is also true to a certain extent to that of your medication. It is our responsibility to understand what our medication has been prescribed for and what is the aim of the treatment.

When patients come to see me and they have a few different medications, it is always a concern when people are unsure why they are on mediations. Of course, it is important to take the medications you have been prescribed but make sure you read the insert

which comes with the medicine and ask your pharmacist any questions about it which you may have forgotten to run by your doctor when you were prescribed it.

m Katie Hogg

I also speak to many people who take themselves off their medication. This is not always advisable. There can be consequences to taking

your yourself off medications, not completing a course or lowering a dose without medical advise.

Please seek this advise from a doctor, who will be able to guide you through any concerns you may have. Medication is there to help us and aid our recovery or maintain our health. It should not be a negative experience but knowing your prescription may make you feel better about the medication you are taking.

CAR BROKEN DOWN? MECHANIC PIPE BURST? PLUMBER JOINT PAIN?

OSTEOPATH

Please visit our website for more information regarding osteopathy and our practice. www.tworiversosteo.com Katie Hogg Kat Hill Philippa Wingate Two Rivers Osteopathy 55 Barton Street, Tewkesbury Glos GL20 5PX t: 01684 294777 e: admin@tworiversosteo.com

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AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN, SKODA & SEAT SERVICE MOT AND PERFORMANCE CENTRE BASED CONVENIENTLY HERE IN TEWKESBURY

CAR SALES OVER 50 QUALITY USED V.A.G CARS ON SITE. ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 13 YEARS. OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17.30 Saturday 08:30 - 16:30 SUNDAYS CLOSED Unit 8A, B & C Beta Close

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sales@v-hub.co.uk service@v-hub.co.uk

01684 214 444 www.v-hubservices.co.uk

Vhub Service Ltd is the specialist Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda & Seat Service MOT and Performance Centre based here in Tewkesbury. Led by Dave Peters we specialise in full dealer level servicing and diagnostics and we are officially recognized

by Volkswagen UK as being a fully registered independent Service and Maintenance Centre.

As a recognised Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda Repair Centre we are fully able to update your online Digital Service Record.

We access your vehicle’s online Digital Service Record via our manufacturer registered Dealer Portals, allowing us to log all servicing works carried out on your vehicle.

From our advanced and fully equipped workshops we offer these in house services.

• Hunter 4 wheel alignment • Adas – Erwin-Odis VAG diagnostics • Air con R134A and R123yf • In house MOT and loan vehicles • EV Hybrid and Full Electric vehicle servicing We have our own main dealer trained VAG technicians so you can rest assured your vehicle is in safe hands. Our well-equipped workshop has six ramps to accommodate our dedicated team of highly skilled technicians!

And our clean and bright facility offers more than just an enjoyable working environment – it’s also full of the latest professional tooling and equipment, for the very best value servicing and repairs on your VAG vehicle.

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Bespoke, luxury bathrooms designed around you

Fully project-managed in-house bathroom installations Professional stress free service with a specialist bathroom installer • Modern & Traditional bathroom suites • Shower installations • Tiling/Paneling • Karndean flooring • All electrics certified

Free survey and quotation service available Supply only if required Struggling to get in the bath?

We offer zero rated VAT for mobility impaired

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Open Tues - Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 3pm

Visit our showroom at: 3 The Green, Station Road Woodmancote, Cheltenham Gloucester GL52 9HR View our testimonials on Best of Cheltenham

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RYA SUCCESS FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS This Autumn members of Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service have been successful in achieving both their Power Boat 2 and Short

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ence out in these waters.

The Unit has now finished their During their two evening training day Powerboat 2 sessions afloat course the members and marked the had plenty of occasion with their opportunity to train End Of Season afloat in Portishead Harbour and out in Fish & Chip Supper the Severn Estuary Evening at the Nottingham Arms where they gained in Tewkesbury. valuable experi-

Range VHF Radio Certificates.

Now introducing a range of

HANDCRAFTED FAUXWOOD SHUTTERS manufactured in the UK with a magnificent lead time of 3 to 4 weeks. You can choose them in any (RAL) colour or match them to any Farrow & Ball paint chart.

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www.tewkesburyblinds.co.uk An extensive range of blinds, curtains, tracks, poles & accessories

• FREE DESIGN ADVICE • FREE FITTING• FREE MEASURING End of Season Fish & Chip Supper at the Nottingham Arms, Tewkesbury.

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NEWTOWN WI SWINGING SIXTIES Our October 2023 meeting was a noisy and entertaining recollection rollercoaster. What treats, as Ray Sturdy flashed up so many iconic images to remind us of the very swinging 60’s.

E-Types and Minis in motors and fashion; the space race [Gagarin to Moon landings]; rock music [still going!]; saucy literature [the first DHL!]; trains [cuts] and planes [package hols]; sports [Cassius and Best and WC1966]; politics [Martin Luther King, Churchill’s state funeral] and scandal [Profumo]; entertainment [Butlins, Mecca, Psycho, Woodstock]; motorways and high street cafes [Wimpy, Golden Egg]; ATMs, parking meters and the breathalyser.

We remembered it well. Unlike many, they say ...

Ray’s talk triggered more domestic memories too - marbles, conkers, jacks; public telephones with button A to speak and button B to get-your-money-back; twin-tubs; Dansette record players, and what was on TV [Andy Pandy, Steptoe, Corrie, Cuba and Kennedy].

Social change - Teddy boys, Beatniks, Flower Power, Radical Feminism. And, of course, the Pill. And that would be a whole other talk ...

November 8th is our AGM, to elect a Committee to take us into Newtown WI’s Diamond Year of 2024.

We meet every second Wednesday of the month, at Wheatpieces Community Hall, at 2pm - do join us?

Contact Julie Pullen on 07737 271684.

Seasonal event for the homeless and vulnerable

At Tewkesbury Town hall on Saturday 9th December, 10am to 3.30pm, Jay Portman of local beauty salon, Absolute Beauty will be hosting a fund raising event, supporting local Charity Gloucester City Mission There will be stalls, offering local and handmade gifts as well as, an opportunity to sample local mead and mulled wine, teas coffees, hot chocolate, home made cakes, and refreshments with a Tombola with some fabulous prizes that include; A Blow Dry from Images Hair, a Jelly Roll breakfast for two, Mens Haircuts, Nail Treatments, an electric Cloud voucher, plus many more prizes.

Jay said, “Gloucester City Mission is a local charity that cares for the homeless and vulnerable, and if any reader would like to donate a prize to our Tombola, please give me a call on 07904 642077.”

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INTRODUCING THE BRAND NEW RANGE OF WORCESTER BOSCH CLIMATE 3000I REVERSIBLE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

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n Hundreds of Worcester boilers

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carried by engineers for boiler breakdowns

OILTANK INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT Groundworks undertaken to suit property, Pipework, Free Survey, Bespoke steel tanks fabricated to suit location

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SEVERN UNIT ON DUTY AT EVESHAM BATTLE Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service was invited for the second year to again assist at the Evesham Medieval Festival by providing safety cover throughout the weekend.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “It was a big undertaking for the unit as we took three cruisers including our training vessel MVS Minerva upto Evesham along with our Rigiflex dinghy. This meant a 7 hour trip through 6 locks to reach Evesham.

Despite the inclement weather we patrolled the river throughout the weekend in the area of the living history camps and the arena where the jousting and the re-enactment of the Battle of Evesham took place.”

The battle itself took place on 4th August 1265 and marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward 1st and this is England’s largest 13th Century battle re-enactment.

m Severn Unit member Will Fish with members of the re-enactment of the Battle of Evesham. MVS Minerva on patrol in the background

m Severn Unit members Will Fish and John Huckvale with members of the re-enactment of the Battle of Evesham including “The King”

MALVERN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Saturday 25th November, 11am

Join Malvern Music Centre Concert Band and String Orchestra for a festive performance at Malvern Priory, Church St Malvern WR14 2AY. Worcestershire Youth Concert Band will perform from 2:15. Both are free of charge.

PUDDING EVENING

Raising money for 2nd Tewkesbury Brownies Friday 24th November 7-9pm £5 per ticket, includes puddings, a hot drink and raffle ticket Email 2ndtewkesburybrownies@gmail.com for tickets

FIREPLACE GALLERY FIRES & STOVES

Whether your fire is for warmth or a feature, traditional looking, modern or bespoke The Fireplace Gallery has a fire to suit your home.

• Gas Fires • Electric Fires • Woodburning Stoves • Multifuel Stoves • Mantle Pieces, Surrounds and Beams • Bespoke Media Walls • Own Installation Team • Fire Servicing

With 2 large showrooms to visit for inspiration, and an experienced sales and installation team, we can supply and create exactly what you are looking for.

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SENSATIONAL SANDSTONE OFFERS

RAJ GREEN LIGHT GREY AUTUMN BROWN £19m2 +VAT

KILN DRIED, NO DUST ANIMAL BEDDING 20KG BALE £12.50 INC VAT

Stimulate Your Retirement At Tewkesbury & Bredon Hill Probus Club

Probus 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 7 Nov - Visit to the Broadway Museum 14 Nov - Al Bowlly: Britain’s first pop star (with Mike Bottomley) 21 Nov - The history of Limericks (with Mike Aggleton) 28 Nov - The children of the Dark Satanic mills (with Paddy Hannigan) 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 07803 907243 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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The Smallest Shop on the smallest street.

www.severnpointautomotive.co.uk

SEVERN POINT AUTOMOTIVE

The company moved into 5 Nelson Street in March having been previously based on a local industrial estate where as Coates Optical Supplies they concentrated on the wholesale side of the business supplying The shop offers a wide optical products to range of Optical goods Opticians and Optical including Magnifiers, Laboratories.

Mirrors, Swimming Being located in the Goggles, Spectacle town centre, James Cords & Chains to thought it would be name but a few. a good idea to make

A new shop has opened in Tewkesbury town, FOCUS – Tewkesbury is owned by James Boskett who has worked in the Optical Industry for over 30 years.

certain products directly available to the public and has created the FOCUS shop.

Marketing it as “the smallest shop on the smallest street” James is enthusiastic about offering a niche product range and will be introducing more innovative products in the future.

All makes servicing and repairs for Cars, Vans and 4x4’s Electric Vehicle and Hybrid specialists Collection, Delivery and Courtesy Cars Available.

Audi BMW Citroen Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Jaguar Kia Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Peugeot Porsche Renault SEAT Skoda Subaru Toyota VW

OIL SERVICE INTERIM SERVICE MAJOR SERVICE

from £99.00 from £139.00 from £189.00

MOT £45.00 CAMBELTS from £199.00 DIAGNOSTIC CHECK £49.00

Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 18:00pm / Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm / Sunday: Closed

T: 01684 322898 E: contact@sp-auto.co.uk

Unit 3, Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8PF

James Boskett, of Focus, the new shop in Nelson Street that sells lots of niche products for sight and a lot more.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICING At Severn Point Automotive, we offer car servicing and repairs for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles. An electric car service, also known as EV servicing, is a thorough inspection of your vehicle to ensure it’s performing at its best.

We can provide EV servicing and repairs for all makes and models including: ▪ Tesla ▪ Volkswagen ID.3 ▪ Audi E-Tron ▪ Electric Mini ▪ Vauxhall Corsa-E

▪ Kia E-Nero ▪ Nissan Leaf ▪ Hyundai Kona Electric ▪ Renault Zoe ▪ MG ZS EV

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Unit 3, Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8PF

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150 High Street, Tewkesbury

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

Collection can be arranged.

Volunteers also needed to help raise money for the local community & Cancer Research UK Antiquarian and Rare Books

01684 438385

Open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday REUSE IS THE BEST WAY TO RECYCLE

Bring the family to travel to the ‘North Pole’ from Cheltenham Racecourse Station, from where you will travel by steam train to the North Pole (Winchcombe Station).

Here you will be able to walk through a wonderland of lights, trees, and decorations and on to where Santa will be waiting to talk to all the children.

The whole family will be able to enjoy refreshments and mincepies; additionally adults also have the option of a free glass of mulled wine.

If you are still feeling peckish our griddle will be sizzling, on selling baps filled with bacon, burgers or sausages.

There will be an opportunity to buy takeaway beer and additional boxes of delicious mince pies to take back with you before re-joining the train for the trip

Santa Express back. Keep an eye out for the singing penguins!

GLEVUM CARS

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This popular event, still has availability on

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November and limited availability on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. For bookings visit gwsr.com

WIDE VARIETY OF QUALITY CARS IN STOCK • FINANCE AVAILABLE • WARRANTY PACKAGES • PART EXCHANGE WELCOME

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.

THIS MONTHS TOP TEN CHOSEN VEHICLES…

HUGE RANGE OF AUTOMATIC CARS AVAILABLE

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(2015)

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£6,495

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875cc | Manual 64,000 Miles | Petrol

1461cc | Manual 85,000 Miles | Diesel

£4,495

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FORD FIESTA

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(2010/60)

(2010/59)

HATCHBACK 1.4 ZETEC

HATCHBACK 1.2 HTP 12V 2

1388cc | Manual 64,000 Miles | Petrol

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£4,495

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KIA RIO

VAUXHALL VIVA

(2015)

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HATCHBACK 1.4 CRDI ECODYNAMICS 2

HATCHBACK SE

1396cc | Manual 63,598 Miles | Diesel

999cc | Manual 58,000 Miles | Petrol

£6,495

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(2011/61)

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HUGE RANGE OF AUTOMATIC CARS AVAILABLE

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If you are in pain, come in and see us, we will get you smiling again Quality, private dentistry at affordable prices ● Gentle dentistry ● Tooth straightening ● Cosmetic white fillings ● Hygiene therapy

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NEW PATIENTS VERY WELCOME Call our friendly team

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Christmas special lunch menu ~ Traditional Turkey ~ ADULTS

£44.95 CHILD (UNDER 11)

£24.95

Champagne Reception ~ Appetisers ~ Papadom with Relishes ~ Starters ~ Prawn Cocktail, Tomato Soup or Tomato Bruschetta ~ Main Dishes ~ Roast Turkey Served with roast potatoes, baby carrots, brussel sprouts, brocolli & gravy

~ Dessert ~ Profiteroles

~ Rajshahi Special ~ Champagne Reception ~ Appetisers ~ Papadom with Relishes ~ Starters ~ Special Mixed Platter

ADULTS

£44.95 CHILD (UNDER 11)

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~ Main Dishes ~ Fish Curry with Coconut Gravy, Railway Lamb Curry, Desi Vegetable Curry or Highway Chicken all served with Pilau Rice

~ Dessert ~ Profiteroles 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

Telephone 01684 273727

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National Award for Bethany Collins A Tewkesbury apprentice has been recognised with an award by national trade body, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).

Bethany Collins, Acting Assistant Manager at the Tewkesbury branch of Building & Plumbing Supplies Ltd (BPS) was named BMF Apprentice of the Year 2023 Level 3 at the BMF Annual Members Conference and Awards.

Former Olympic swimmer, Mark Foster, hosted the event and presented Bethany with the Apprentice of the Year 2023 Level 3 Award, which was sponsored by the Brick Development Association.

Bethany has worked at BPS for nine years, initially on Saturdays when she was at school and then during summer and Christmas breaks while at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. She embarked on a BMF Apprenticeship Plus programme, provided by LEAP, to enhance her sector-specific skills and lay a solid foundation for a career in building materials supply.

Bethany, who graduated with a BA (Hons) and a Masters in Medieval Studies thanked BPS,

which is headquartered in Warwick, for their support through all stages of her education.

She said: “BPS supported me throughout my university years and then enticed me into a full-time role with the promise of further education in the form of an apprenticeship.

“It’s a brilliant sector to have found a home in and I’m already excited for what the next stage of my development will be.

“Winning BMF Level 3 Apprentice of the Year has been the icing on the cake - being recognised for my progress by the BMF and able to celebrate with my colleagues has proved that hard work does pay off and I am so grateful for the recognition of my achievements and the amazing support I received.

“It’s so great to have the support of the BMF. I won a £750 voucher towards BMF training with my award - I’ve already spent some of it and got dates for future training in my diary.”

Held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham, the BMF’s Annual Members Conference and Awards

recognises the achievements of individuals and businesses within the builders’ merchants’ industry.

John Newcomb, BMF

CEO, said: “Congratulations to Bethany on the commitment to learning and hard work that is recognised with this award.

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WINTER EXHIBITION by TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY To be held in the Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury on Friday 1st December and Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am - 4pm each day.

A great selection of affordable, original artwork and cards - perfect for that special Christmas present. Free admission. Our event this year will be sponsored by IQ Mobile who specialise in phones for seniors, students and for those who like to travel. Further information about IQ Mobile can be found at www.helloiq.co.uk.

SPEAKER NEWS

Meetings held on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Baptist Hall, Station Road.

Refreshments from 10:00am for a meeting start time of 10.30am. n There will be no Meeting in November but we hope you will drop by our Stall at the ‘Switching on the Christmas Lights’ in Tewkesbury High Street, Sunday 19th, 1pm–7.30pm n Monday 11th December 2023 AGM followed by Richard Churchley who will perform, ‘Christmas Songs through the Ages - From Boar’s Head to Bing Crosby’. n Monday 8th January 2024 The Life and Expeditions of Ernest Shackleton. Hugh Sharp will talk to us about the life and expeditions of Sir Ernest Shackleton who was on Scott’s voyage of Discovery to the Antarctic 1901- 04 and led three expeditions to that continent.

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BUILDING SERVICES

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• Plastering and Rendering • Carpentry • Tiling • Roofing • Renovations • Kitchens • Refurbishments • Bathrooms and Showers • Disability Bathrooms/Wetrooms • New Builds and Extensions • General Building • Property Maintenance Unit 8 Homedowns Business Park Homedowns, Tewkesbury GL20 7BQ Email: leigh.smallshaw@talktalk.net

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BUILDING SERVICES

HARTELL NB CONSTRUCTION Block Paving / Driveways / Patios / Fencing / Civil Engineering / Garden Maintenance / Groundworks MAPLEDENE, FIDDINGTON, TEWKESBURY, GLOS, GL20 7BJ TELEPHONE: 01684 292592 MOBILES: 07768 696639 / 07836 781922 Email: info@hartell.co.uk

We supply and fit uPVC and Aluminium

WINDOWS, DOORS CONSERVATORIES and ROOF LANTERNS in a range of styles and colours Firestone Rubber Roofing and Firestone Liquid 500 System Installers Lifespan of 50 years 20 Year Guarantee Firestone rubber roofing flexes and lasts under all conditions - the durable alternative to felt Mythe Construction - for all aspects of

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CARPENTRY

Carpentry, Joinery & Property Maintenance Tewkesbury based - Established over 10 years Kitchens, Second fix, decking, doors, balustrades, skirting boards, architrave, flooring, window repairs All Property maintenance considered Paul V. Harvey Tel: 01684 275195 or 07866 900 637 Find me on Facebook

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Property Maintenance Domestic and Commercial Over 30 years experience, all types of renovation, restoration and new work.

Taking care of your premises since 1986 Office cleaning Window cleaning High level gutter cleaning Environmental cleaning Ducting Washroom services Graffiti removal Carpet and upholstery cleaning Commercial kitchen cleaning Specialist cleaning chemicals and supplies Hard floor restoration specialists

• Domestic/commercial blockages • Waste pipe unblocking • CCTV inspection/surveys • Environmental surveys • Drain installation, maintenance and repair • Septic tank installation and repair • Now NRSWA qualified

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24 Hour Emergency Call Out Based in Bredon

Call 01684 773254

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Email: williamrosedrains@outlook.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

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All aspects of first and second fit carpentry • Kitchen fitting • Window and door installations • Fitted wardrobes • Flooring • Home renovations Friendly, local and reliable service Over 10 years experience • Free quotations

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Domestics, Commercial • Inspection and Testing Kitchens, Bathrooms Outdoor Lighting and Power

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FENCING & GROUNDWORKS

PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING & HEATING

FLATPACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY

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General Plumbing. Bathrooms.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

Including: • Residential/Commercial and Lettings• Internal/Exterior • Wallpapering • Wallpaper and Paint Stripping • Damp Inspections and Treatments • Helping Hands Service • Property Snagging Inspections

Up to 12 Years Guarantee on selected boilers Full Public Liability Insurance Gas Safe and Oftec Registered

01684 291622 • 07786 442500 www.mikespearingheating.co.uk

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Contact: Dan Bunt • 07410 114066 • walltofloor.com

t 07770 685662 e taz26@me.com PLASTERING

TRADITIONAL PLASTERER 20 years experience Clean, tidy, reliable service All aspects of plastering and associated works undertaken For friendly and honest advice on your requirements Call Chris on 07970 883641

HOUSE CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

DEDICATED PLASTERING PROFESSIONALS

• Plastering • Screeding • Ceilings • Partitions • Building Alterations • Rendering • Drywall etc • External Coatings • Free Quotes

01905 453417 or

07889 200177

www ajbplastering.co.uk

• 24 Hour Assistance • General Repairs • Maintenance • Minor Development Work Undertaken Electrical - Carpentry - Plumbing “Flexibility Is Our Strength” TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 53

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ROOFING

The surplus profits raised by volunteers at Bookworm from selling donated items including books, stamps and jigsaws has now been distributed in the latest round of profit sharing to give back £14,000 to local good causes, writes Shelby Powell.

To advertise call 01242 621346 or visit www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SPECIALISING IN FLAT & PITCHED ROOFS EPDM RUBBER & GRP FIBREGLASS All work completed with a 20 or 25 year Guarantee

FASCIAS & GUTTERING CHIMNEY REPOINTING ROOF MAINTENANCE

FREE QUOTATIONS

ROOFING

Premier Roofing Services All aspects of roofing work undertaken and completed to industry standards by professional tradesmen

Office:

We offer a comprehensive project timeline from start to finish and guarantee a competitive price

Providing roofing solutions across Gloucestershire.

Contact us for free no-obligation advice and quotations

(01684) 491802 07707 656487

Mobile: Email: enquires.prs@gmail.com

Bonus benefits from books

Mobile: 07776 003678 Email: sd.roofing@outlook.com

The cancer charities chosen for this year are MacMillan Nurses who have received £5,000 to support their work in the community and £1,000 for Hope to Tomorrow, a Queen's Award charity providing mobile cancer treatment visiting Tewkesbury Hospital.

Tewkesbury’s biggest annual events continue to be supported with both the Medieval Festival and Christmas lights receiving £2,000 each.

To help brighten up the town centre, a £2,000 cheque has also been donated to Tewkesbury in Bloom.

Tewkesbury Academy

(formerly Tewkesbury School) has received £1,000 for Young Carers activities A similar amount has been donated to help with insurance costs for the Tewkesbury Wheelchair mini bus service, which is run by volunteer drivers.

Bookworm Bookshop is run as a social enter-

SEWING,TAILORING & REPAIRS

To advertise call 01242 621346 or visit www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk STOVES & CHIMNEYS

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE? DOES IT LEAK? DOES IT NEED RE-BUILDING, RE-POINTING, REDUCING, CAPPING, COWLINGS, BIRDGUARDS, FLASHING REPAIRED/RENEWED FIREPLACE RESTORATION, ROOF REPAIRS EXTERNAL DECORATION UNDERTAKEN

Service and Repair on all makes and models

01684 273667 07903 414735 leandaroberts@hotmail.com

Est. 1976

TREE PRUNING & SURGERY

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

01684 273538 Mobile 07801 700254 All aspects of tree work - felling/removal, crown reduction, crown lift, pruning, site clearance Stump grinding (pedestrian access - machine is small enough to fit through regular pedestrian gate) Hedge work - trimming, reduction, removal Fencing installed Logs delivered (Woodsure approved)

Chimney Sweep/Stove Liner Installer

Fully qualified and insured • Free quotations • Est. 2007 Chris.radbourne@hotmail.co.uk www.chrisradbourne.co.uk

• No Mess • No Dust • No Fuss • Fully insured • Bird Cowls Fitted • Certificate Issued • Rotary Power Sweeping • Traditional Sweeping • Smoke Test Every Sweep

Stoves Serviced and Repaired

Call 01684 299378

MATT HALE TREE SURGERY 01452 780831/07884 380406 www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk See our main advert on page 8

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fitted

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LET’S KEEP IT LOCAL! Please support our local traders and retailers to ensure a bright future for our wonderful town

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prise and welcomes donations and volunteer enquiries. Please call in or ring 01684 438385.

The High Street shop is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm for book browsers, and there’s a large catalogue of books available at ABE Book Store (search Bookworm –

Tewkesbury) for online purchases. You can choose to pick up your ABE Book purchases from the shop to save on postage.

There will be further news from Bookworrm next month on how smaller donations are being spent by local groups. Volunteers want

to say a very big thank you for the support given by the community and don't forget the shop is open on Sun 19th November for Christmas gift ideas while Father Christmas turns on the town's lights.

Shelby Powell

CHRISTMAS EVENTS continued from Page 5 ASHCHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET : Saturday 2nd December December, from 2.00pm. Lots of family fun, entertainnent and rides. Santa’S grotto: meet Santaand have a

photo. Refreshments, crafts, games, stalls, handmade products, sweets, books, toys, artwork etc.

January. All-weather skating rink in Imperial Gardens, behind the Town Hall. Tickets from visitcheltenham.com

ICE SKATING IN CHELTENHAM: Friday 17th Nov - Monday 1st

SANTA EXPRESS GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY: Sat 25th Nov - Sat 23rd Dec. Travel from Cheltenham Race Course by steam train to visit Santa in his Grotto at the North Pole (Winchcombe).

Advance booking essential. See www.gwsr.com

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

MIKE PHILLIPS Tel: 0774 706 2108 / 01684 561521 michealphillips@btinternet.com 14 Kingshill Close, Malvern WR14 2BP

WEBSITE DESIGN

ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT WESTONBIRT: Fri 24th Nov - Sat 23rd December (on selected evenings).

The National Arboretum Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 4pm-9.30pm.

Advance booking essential. Westonbirt’s captivating landscape and stunningly lit trees create and enchanting world full of wonder and imagination.

Tickets forestryengland. uk/westonbirt/ enchanted-christmas THE ENCHANTED GARDEN BY NIGHT: Thurs 7 Dec - Sat 6th Jan 2024 (on selected evenings). Painswick Rococo Garden, GL6 6TH. Delightful 18th century gardens with illuminated willow sculptures and surprises around every corner.

Seasonal treats and shop open with gift ideas. Booking essential - more details from rococogarden.org.uk

WINDOWS & GLAZING SERVICES

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

Tel: 01684 591138 24 Hour: 07974 783472 The Workshop, 69a Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs. WR8 0HN

www.uptonglassandglazing.co.uk

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM: Sunday 26th November and various other dates. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, GL54 5FL. Meet Father Christmas and enjoy festive joy, including Teddy Bear Workshop and Gingerbread Decorating.

Bookings and more details cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk CHRISTMAS AT CLEARWELL CAVES THE VERY HUNGRY POLAR BEAR: A magical experience for all ages beneath the Forest of Dean.

Christmas gifts and decorations, under ground café, plus the trail of the trail of the Polar Bear where the land covers the snow for most of the year.

Father Christmas too!

Details and tickets from clearwellcaves.com

8W RECHARGEABLE HEAD TORCH

£23.99 (inc. VAT)

10W RECHARGEABLE ALUMINIUM TORCH

1W RECHARGEABLE PEN TORCH

£7.30

(inc. VAT)

£21.99 (inc. VAT)

2.5W & 0.5W RECHARGEABLE INSPECTION LIGHT

£24.99 (inc. VAT)

Dairy Way, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 8JG

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BACON THEATRE, CHELTENHAM 2 Nov: Ballet Theatre UK: The Wizard of Oz bacontheatre.co.uk

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THE HENRICIAN, EVESHAM 14-18 Nov: EODS Calendar Girls, The Musical www.henrician.org

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GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER 9 Nov: Art of Believing 1 Dec: Gigglebox Comedy Night gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

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AUTUMN MOTORING SERVICING and MOTs

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TYRES, EXHAUSTS & BRAKES including FREE tyre and brake checks

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CAR REPAIRS and fault diagnostics AIR-CONDITIONING Re-gassing

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FREE Autumn Motoring Checks FREE Courtesy Car or Collection & Delivery

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Open:Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 Saturday 08.30-12.30 Sun Closed

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01684 296999 www.twyninggarage.co.uk email: enquiries@twyninggarage.co.uk

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Main A38, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EH

Servicing and Repairs While-u-Wait MOTs £45 cars £25 bikes

THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD 14 Nov: Elf, The Musical 25 Nov: Little Red Riding Hood www.courtyard.org.uk MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 11 Nov: The Dave Brubeck Project themarkettheatre.com MALVERN THEATRES 7-11 Nov: The Woman In Black 14-15 Nov: Tess malvern-theatres.co.uk

All makes and models undertaken All our work is carried out to manufacturer specification by fully trained technicians Natton Garage and MOT Centre, Natton Lane, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 7BG Free tea and coffee always on the go at Natton Garage

No.8 ARTS CENTRE, PERSHORE 2 Nov: Puppet Theatre Ugly Duckling 4 Nov: The Treorchy Male Voice Choir www.number8.org

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

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We will be hosting a special day of reflection, in support of our working armed forces, ex-military and families and friends of the injured and the fallen, from 12.00 noon on

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Sunday 12th November

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Choral tributes and hymns will be performed by the Tewkesbury Pub Singers.

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Opening Times

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Tuesday - Thursday 10.00am -12.00am Friday - Saturday 10.00am - 1.00am Sunday 10.00am - 12.00am (Closed on Mondays)

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This event is open to all, and any ex-service person wearing a medal will receive a complimentary drink from ourselves.

Open Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Saturdays by appointment