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BEAR SPOTTED ON BREDON HILL

Chief Scout Bear Grylls was in the area last month as part of Operation Bald Eagle - an annual competition comprising day activities and night hikes which challenge scouts to use their navigation skills to move between bases.

Local scouts were very forty minutes chatting a writer, adventurer, TV excited when their with them and watching presenter - and is one of leader stopped off on the activities. the youngest climbers Bredon Hill and spent Bear is best known as ever to have conquered Mount Everest.

“It was great to see so many scouts at one camp enjoying a variety of activities, this is what scouting is all about” he commented.

Bear Grylls is also the youngest ever Chief Scout. Scouting is open to boys and girls from the age of 6 to 26.

To find your nearest troop and be part of the adventure, visit the webBear Grylls meeting local scouts (Photo: Nick Jones) site www.scouts.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Pages 36-39 TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Pages 44-46

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RIDING SCHOOL STARS ON TV AS SANTA STOPS BY Christmas came early to Twyning, when Santa Claus dropped by last month to launch a television programme’s charity competition.

Tewkesbury Riding School’s owners Keith Hill and Jo Bowen were contacted by the producers of Daybreak last month, who wanted a perfect festive location to broadcast the start of their competition.

Gloucestershirebased Snowbusiness, which creates winter scenes for movies and TV series, recommended the Twyning location to ITV.

Anna Wilkinson The producers’ hired one of the log cabins at the school’s Church Lane location, and Santa himself dropped by to invite children to design a Christmas Card.

Some of the school’s young riders attended, and were shown sketch-

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ing their designs live on TV. The children included Meg Keightley, Joeleigh Oliver-Farmer, Ellie-May Watts, Mor-gan Oliver, Daisy Reed and Liam Smith.

Hattie Keightley, Jayden and Josh Hill also deputised as elves in the improvised Santa’s grotto.

Riding school owner Jo Bowen said “The programme went out live with presenter Anna Williamson, and was shown all week on TV. “It was such good fun and it was lovely to see the children having the opportunity to take part.

“Now we also have a Superstar Shetland pony too, who played the part of Prancer.”

Young viewers were invited to send their drawings into Daybreak, with the winning design being printed and sold to raise money for charity.

The winter scene is set and ready for action

Santa thanks his little helpers

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OLYMPIC MEDALLIST LAUNCHES SCHOOL’S NEW ROWING CLUB

Zac Purchase with Tewkesbury School rowers (Photo: Jack Boskett)

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Open Mornings Monday 12th November and Wednesday 14th November 2012 9.30 a.m - 11.00 a.m.

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For more information please contact the school: Mitton Manor Primary School Carrant Road, Mitton, Tewkesbury GL20 8AR Tel: 01684 273451 or email admin@mittonmanor.gloucs.sch.uk

Double olympic medallist Zac Purchase MBE returned to Tewkesbury last month to launch the school’s new Rowing Club.

Zac, who grew up in Bushley, was present at the ceremony, which also saw a new rowing boat named in his honour.

Gary Watson, Head teacher of Tewkesbury School, governors and the Borough Mayor, Philip Surman, also attended - along with students representing the school.

The club, which began training sessions in the summer, is based on the River Severn near Mythe Bridge.

As a result of a lottery grant and generous donations from private sponsors including Costain PLC, the club were able to buy three racing fours.

Severn Vale Housing has also recently pledged their support to the project, and the club has been awarded Olympic Legacy funding from Gloucestershire NHS and Active Gloucestershire.

Tewkesbury Borough council have been supportive with funding advice and club transport.

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Double Olympic medallist Zac Purchase with the boat named in his honour at the launch of Tewkesbury School’s new rowing club.

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DISCOVER TEWKESBURY’S ITALIAN CHRISTMAS Tewkesbury is launching the festive shopping season with a Continental theme by dishing up Italian food, drink and treats.

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The two day Italian extravaganza kicks off on Friday 16th November, with an outdoor authentic Italian Market.

Enjoy the tastes and aromas of fine Italian foods brought into town

by Italia in Piazza. These will include speciality dishes like Prosciutto, olives and oils, pasta and cheeses as well as sweet treats include torte cake and nougat.

You’ll find the green, white and red stalls conveniently located at Spring Garden car park (next to Cascades swimming pool), open from 9 am to 4pm.

Saturday 17th November brings Flavours of Italy into the High Street. Inside the Town Hall you will find an array of Italian themed produce, gifts and festive treats beautifully displayed to tempt even the most discerning shopper.

A number of the indoor stalls are being run by local community groups, including students from Tewkesbury School and members

Kate Mason, John Pennington and Yvonne Corless getting ready for the Italian extravaganza from the Guiding Association. They will offer you a chance to pick up a bargain and help a good cause along the way.

As an added bonus, you’ll find Italian food and drink promotions throughout the town on both days – just look out for the green, white and red bunting and balloons to find participating outlets.

Promotions include Italian themed dishes and menus, speciality foods to take away, plus gourmet coffees, beers and wines.

Don’t forget to enter the Italian themed Competition for a chance to win a hamper packed

with goodies worth £50.00.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development and Promotion Cllr Dave Waters said: “This weekend will bring a vibrant buzz to Tewkesbury, with an authentic Italian twist.

There will also be a wide range of special promotions throughout the town, as well as some real Italian food, drink and entertainment.”

The event is being organised by Discover Tewkesbury who wish to thank Italia in Piazza, Tewkesbury Borough Council and Tewkesbury Town Councils for their generous sponsorship.

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STUDENTS TURN ON THE STYLE

George Davis with budding Tewkesbury School fashion designers

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Tewkesbury School students proved they really did have style as well when they stormed to a win at a Fashion Education Day last month.

The event was judged by industry specialists, as well as George Davis who designs for Per Una and George at Asda.

Garments that the pupils designed were worn by professional models, and the show wowed the audience at Gloucestershire College.

The work submitted was from students in years ten and eleven, which showcasing the young talent that Tewkesbury School has on offer.

Stand-out star was Megan Thomas (year eleven) whose garment was selected as the winner. Megan was offered a dazzling prize which included £1,000, and a day in George Davis’s design studios in London, where she will have £100 to spend on anything that she likes.

The chic event allowed Mr Davis to spend time talking with the students about their future in fashion and the industry as a whole.

The world the students created has been showcased to many important people in the industry, and the school will be looking forward to many more successes in the future.

Congratulations to all students involved, who did a fantastic job!

MORE HELP FOR HEROES FROM KUDOS A great night was had by all who attended a charity night at the Kudos Dress Agency in Tewkesbury High Street last month.

Ladies who attended enjoyed lots of fizz, tasty chocolates and some delicious cakes baked by Kate Robertson. The raffle, bake sale and generous donations raised a total of £187.44 for Help for Heroes..

The organisers would like to thank all our guests on the evening for their support and to all the local business’ who donated some wonderful raffle prizes.

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IT’S SHOWTIME! A fundraising event at Beckford Church will be held on Friday 9th Nov, 7.30pm.

It will feature songs from stage and screen, with the Alderton and Dumbleton Singers.

CHARITY POP UP SHOP RE-OPENS Tewkesbury Save the Children is opening a ‘pop up’ shop in the run up to Christmas.

Housed in the Old Duke of York at 7 Barton Street, the charity store will open on Friday 16th Nov (10am-4pm) and Saturday 17th Nov (9am-4pm).

There will also be Christmas Fairs at York Barn, Tredington, on Tuesday 6th November (6pm-8pm) and Wednesday 7th November (10am-2pm).

All money raised will go to Save the Children, helping children across the world.

HIGH VISIPEDE? This caterpillar seen in Alderton meets current health and safety requirements as it sports the latest in high visibility wear. Apart from its responsibility of adhering to regulations, this young fellow aspires to work hard, meet all targets, and hopes to eventually qualify as a pale tussock moth.

CHUFFING GOOD EVENTS There’s a busy programme of events at the Tewkesbury YMCA Railway society this month.

On Tuesday 6th November Chris Smith explores fifty years of railway photography, and is followed on November 13th by Mike Wathen presenting a ‘6x7’ evening.

Stephen Mourton presents a show called World steam in the 1970’s on Tuesday 20th November, and at the last meeting in the month (27th) the results of the club’s photographic competition will be announced; members will also show slides.

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The Arrivall project took a another step forward recently, when a Tewkesbury-based company undertook the manufacture of the aluminium alloy pennants which will form part of the five metre high oak-framed sculptures.

This work, essential to the design of the sculptures, represents a major donation in kind, saving many weeks, if not months of fundraising and emphasises the support the project has from local businesses.

Kenard Engineering converted the designs for the pennants, prepared by Diane Gorvin from the 32 designs created by the pupils of Tirlebrook School. They were turned into CAD drawings before cutting them on their Flow Mach 3 machine, using a jet of water mixed with a grinding dye travelling at 2000 miles per hour.

This intricate and highly technical work contrasts with the wood construction being carried out by sculptor Phil Bews. Phil uses only his artist’s eye and a chainsaw, and reflects the broad range of talents of local craftsmen being brought to bear on this unique project.

The sculpture, repre-

Pennants in production senting the victory and defeat, and commemorating the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury, will be erected at Stonehill roundabout, on the southern edge of the original battlefield.

Garry Dring, Operations Manager at Kenard Engineering, said: “It is a great pleasure to help out the Battlefield Society in their endeavour to put this sculpture in Tewkesbury. We’re only too pleased to help and do what we can, and it gives our guys the opportunity to display their work in public” Clive Montellier,

Secretary of the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society, said: “The offer from Kenard Engineering to make the pennants for the sculptures has given the project a huge boost, both in terms of the value of their work and in allowing us to showcase the expertise of our local craftsmen combined with the talents of our Tewkesbury schoolchildren.

“We can’t wait to see the pennants flying high over the sculptures on the roundabout’ For further information go to the website www.tewkesbury.org.uk or call 01684 294939.

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TEWKESBURY COUPLE CELEBRATE DIAMOND WEDDING Tewkesbury couple Cecil and Vivienne Hallett celebrated sixty years of marriage last month, with a special diamond wedding anniversary meal at the Hunters Inn, Longdon.

The couple married in Bath on 27th October 1952, when Cecil was doing his National Service in the RAF and Vivienne was working as a tracer with the Admiralty in Bath.

Cecil was born in Rhyme Intrinseca in Dorset and Vivienne in Twerton, Bath.

Unlike generations before him who worked as shepherds, Cecil had an opportunity to work in the Midland Bank and joined the Trowbridge Branch in 1950.

Progressing through appointments at We s t o n - s u p e r- M a r e , Kingswood and Cinderford, he moved to Tewkesbury in December 1965, being appointed second officer at the Tewkesbury Branch.

The couple set up home in Newtown, and have lived their ever since.

Vivienne retired from the Admiralty when they had children, subsequently working at Chance Street Primary School and in local High Street Shops.

Their two married sons, Graham (who runs an architectural practice in Tewkesbury) and Garry, each had two children - so Cecil and Vivienne have three granddaughters and one grandson.

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GARDENING with Ernest Bratt

PLANNING AHEAD IN THE GARDEN

With the hour put back and the evenings drawing in this might not appear to be the season to look ahead. However, this is the time to reflect on the successes and failures in our gardens with a view to developing a plan of campaign for next year, writes Ernest Bratt.

Firstly make a note of the plants and features in your gardens that have given you pleasure.

Might it be possible to repeat a particular plant elsewhere in the garden.

Then list those plants which have not performed. Are they tired out, overgrown, diseased and candidates for removal?

Which features in the garden don't look right?

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COMMUNITY CENTRE GROUPS SHINE Tewkesbury based groups who meet at the Wheatpieces Community Centre have recently shared in a run of successes, writes Shelby Powell.

Five members of White Tiger Taekwondo club brought back no less than eight trophies in a national competition.

Both children and adults were put through their paces and faced stiff opposition in sparring and individual patterns categories.

The youngest member, Ruby Keen, who attends Tirlebrook school is just 6 years old. The Club is also due to be featured in a national martial arts magazine.

Meanwhile four dogs and their handlers who attend dog obedience classes at the centre, run

by Rachel Butler of The Happy Dog Company, passed their Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme (Gold) Award.

This is a relatively new scheme with only a limit-

Students Sarah, Gemma, Jake, Brad and Ruby with instructor, Paul Wanklyn ed number of dogs in the country achieving the top accolade.

Congratulations go to Sue and Alfred (Whippet x Collie), Jacki and Sauer (Bavarian Mountain

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Hound), Tamie Carr and Molly (Boxer) and Keith Bishop and Brian (chocolate Labrador).

Rachel says “This is quite a prestigious achievement and only comes as a result of a lot of hard work from dogs and owners. We're as busy as ever and are almost at a fantastic 500 dogs to have been trained at the Community Centre since August 2009!�

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FIRE AND WATER DO MIX There's a new farmshop in Mitton, popular with the ladies because of their wide range of goods.

Always a treat for local children, is the Tewkesbury Fire and Severn Area Rescue Station Open Day. Friendly crews ensured an interesting visit allowing close inspection of the emergency equipment as well as giving practical information and advice on emergencies and how to avoid them.

The Conservative candidate for the forthcoming Police Commisioner elections, Victoria Atkins popped in with a few colleagues for a chat and to see the good work being done.

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MORE TOWN SECRETS UNCOVERED Licensee of the Berkeley Arms in Church Street, Laurence Mills, has drawn our attention to the structure that forms the rear part of the pub.

A 15th Century barn made up of old ships timbers and a one up, one down residence are the relics of what were once farm buildings. The land to the rear of the pub was once pasture, and home to the cattle and sheep.

Today the area has been built up and is now occupied by Priestly Court. We are told that the small one up, one down residence was home to the herdsman/slaughter man and the barn provided shelter for animals and feed.

Local lady Carol Harris, who remembers the pub in the 1980’s, said the barn was a restaurant and today it is used by the Medieval Society for meetings.

Drapes form a canopy over the seating area and it is Laurence's intention is to install a large woodburning stove to provide radiant heating and open it again to diners as a venue with a difference.

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The Severn Area Rescue Association has announced the completion of ‘Project Landy’, an appeal to fund a second specialist vehicle for the organisation’s Gloucestershire Water Rescue Station in Tewkesbury.

The appeal began in December 2011 with a target of £20,000.

This was raised within six months and enabled the project to complete last month.

The launch of ‘SARA Mobile 11’ Land Rover took place at the station open day last month, in the presence of Borough Mayor Philip Surman.

The core vehicle was acquired from a sister Mountain Rescue Team, Calder Valley Search and Rescue (CVSR) and converted for SARA’s use by Liveridge 4x4.

Project leader and Station Manager, Tom Keeling, said: “We are humbled by the support we have been shown both locally and on a wider scale.

“While the majority of the funding came from Tewkesbury Borough Council, we are equally grateful to the various

Parish Councils, local residents and charitable trusts who donated.”

The vehicle has been put to immediate use and has already assisted the police with searches in as well as providing regular transport for crew during training.

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ECKINGTON making your Christmas even more special

IT’S THE NEW STONE AGE Stone cooking at The Bell

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

FLU VACCINATIONS THIS WINTERTIME With the winter well on its the way , now is the time to think about a flu vaccine.

Flu is spread by contaminated droplets in the air from an infected patients who has coughed or sneezed.

The symptoms are usually very fast, and can include a temperature above 38 degrees C, a dry chesty cough, headaches, chills, sore throat and loss of appetite.

Whilst older people are more at risk, and ought to have a vaccine; many patients choose to have the treatment to ensure they keep well over the winter.

Every year the strain of vaccine changes following a World Health Organisation study.

This year the vaccine has three strains, HINI, H3N2 and B/Wisconsin/1.

The reason the make up of the vaccine changes is because the

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Peter Badham virus mutates over the summer.

Please contact your GP for a flu vaccine or come to your local pharmacy.

At Badham Pharmacy we charge ÂŁ10 for the treatment, please contact one of our pharmacies if you would like to discuss this further.

Peter Badham Badhams have thirteen pharmacies in and around Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester.

For your nearest branch call 01684 290659.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

ON COMMON GROUND In the mid eighteenth Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown set about transforming the countryside around Croome Court, to create one of England’s most celebrated parks. This was Brown’s first ever landscape design, commissioned by the Earl of Coventry - but for many years the whole estate was in a state of decline. The house was used as variously as a school and Hare Krishna centre, and has only recently come into the stewardship of the National Trust, which had acquired the parkland in 1996.

In just over sixteen years, the Trust has brought Brown’s magnificent vision of bucolic England back to life.

While our ‘there and back’ route crosses National Trust land it is via public footpaths and no fee is payable.

Park, with care, at the roadside near the impressive arched gateway at Croome Court.

(National Trust members may use the car park, but check winter opening hours).

Look for a five bar gate on the left, and go over the adjacent stile into a thicket. (1).

Follow a concrete pathway which leads across some rough ground and eventually out into the wider parkland. To your right you can see the Rotunda, one of many fascinating little buildings which adorn Croome Park. (2).

Keep straight ahead

building (7).

This is Dunstall Castle - one of the three ‘eyecatchers’ outside Croome Park, designed to catch the onlookers eye from various points around the park.

Distance: approx 2.75 miles, mainly flat.

Car Parking: by the roadside near the entrance to Croome Court (NT members may use car park if open) Cafés: NT Café (seasonal); Earl’s Croome Garden Centre Café (A38) Tues-Sat from 9.30am

Croome Park along the path which traverses a broad ridge.

To the right (east) there are sweeping views across Brown’s landscape towards the Malverns. Croome River, an ornamental stretch of water, snakes across the grassland and in the distance the classical facade and columns of the Temple Greenhouse may be seen.

Below to your left you can see the government buildings and installations which now occupy

Defford airfield, with Bredon Hill beyond.

Keep straight ahead and through a gate (3) into a small wood. Exit through a wooden gate and walk across a field to a stile (4). Cross this and head towards a metal gate and into a meadow (5). Here the path descends and bears slightly left, down to a road. Turn right, (6) and walk on to Dunstall Common, carrying on until you reach what looks like a ruined

Dunstall Castle The structure was designed by Robert Adam in 1766 as ‘whimsical folly’ with elements of both a castle and a church.

Ironically, the folly was in real danger of collapse until being restored by the National Trust in 2010 and is now open at certain times of the year.

Retrace your steps across the common and park, back to the car.

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BUTTERCUP IRONING & LAUNDRY SERVICES For all your laundry needs Full service wash Ironing Dry Cleaning etc Pick up and delivery service New premises now open at 5 Chance Street,Tewkesbury

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LEGAL MATTERS with Thomson & Bancks

ANNUAL LEAVE AND SICKNESS ABSENCE The Working Time Regulations 1998 implement a European Working Time Directive which confers a right on workers to take paid annual leave, writes David Bloxham.

There is no continuous service requirement to qualify for paid annual leave.

Entitlements are based upon the concept of “leave year”. A number of recent cases have addressed the issue of the interaction of annual

leave entitlement and absence. In particular what happens if a worker is unable to take their leave due to absence through illness?

The answer to the question is not straightforward but a Court of Appeal decision in the

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case of NHS Leeds –vLarner has added some clarity to the extent that it is now clear that where a worker has been unable to take annual leave due to sickness absence, the four weeks mandatory annual leave entitlement set out in the European Working Time Directive can be carried forward into the next leave year.

This is the case irrespective of whether the

worker has requested that the holiday be carried forward or not.

Although in such circumstances holiday leave may be carried forward it is not yet entirely clear for how long that untaken holiday can be carried forward.

David Bloxham is an Employment Lawyer at Quality Solicitors Thomson and Bancks.

Tel: 01684 299633

A FESTIVAL FOR THE FUTURE A brand new musical event is being planned for Tewkesbury next year.

On Saturday 4th May 2013, Futurefest Tewkesbury music festival will be held on the Tewkesbury Park Hotel's activities field.

It will feature local bands and home grown talent, food and stalls. More details to be announced

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ELL THANK YOU

Jay and Emma at ELL salon

Local lady Emma Lawson is celebrating three years in business at her Tewkesbury hair salon.

Emma and her partner Jay opened ELL in Barton Street at the height of the recession, and put their subsequent success down to listening to customers and giving them what they want.

“Using the best possible products and providing service second to none are also of paramount importance,” said Emma.

Emma and Jay offer hair services to men, women and children - and also cater for special occasions such as weddings. Expert hair colouring, hair extensions and wigs are also available. The couple have asked us to thank all ELL’s clients for their fantastic support over the first three years.

Treat Yourself!

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We urgently need books, music and stamps

Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10.30pm, Open Bank Holidays

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727 FREE DELIVERY WITHIN SPECIFIED AREA OF TEWKESBURY - OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

We house-clear books and music

Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport • For door to door transport to medical and healthcare appointments • Friendly volunteer drivers • Reasonable rates Registered Charity No. 1142225

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39 High Street may become a vintage centre

GRAND DESIGNS FOR GEORGIAN BUILDING Ruth Lane of Tewkesbury’s Replay Vintage hopes to open another antique and vintage centre in the town, with partner Shaun Neuvel.

They plan to use the grand Georgian building at 39 High Street to house their new shop.

The property is unusual as it has a

grand arched entrance, which was formerly used as access for horses and carriages.

The present building actually comprises two adjoining red brick houses.

Ruth Lane is currently celebrating 25 years of trading. She says her new business will specialise in appealing antiques and vintage clothing, including solid oak tables and chairs.

Enduring quality furniture like this has become very popular of late and is increasingly in demand.

BACK ON THE MENU Tewkesbury Cookshop are re-launching their popular Cooking Club evenings this month.

At the first session you can learn how to make bacon, brie and cranberry filo parcels with a port and cranberry sauce There will also be a 10% discount during the evening, so you can make a start on your Christmas shopping too. The first event will be on Friday 9th November at 6pm: please call 01684 296444 to book a place for the demonstration.

Next month festive choux buns will be on the menu - call into the store for further information.

FISH & CHIPS KEBABS AND MUCH MORE

DINER & TAKE-AWAY 116 High Street, Tewkesbury 01684 276186 Mon & Tues 11.45am-8.00pm, Wed-Sat 11.45am-9pm, Sun 12noon-8pm

Tewkesbury fryer

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FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Columbine Rd, Walton Cardiff 01684 290888 Mon & Tues 4.30pm-10pm; Wed-Sat 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

Quay Street, Tewkesbury 01684 293220 Mon-Fri 11.45-2 & 5pm-11pm; Saturday 11.45-2.30 & 5pm-11pm

TASTE BUDS TOWN CENTRE SANDWICH SHOP Baguettes - Baps - Salad Boxes - Jacket Potatoes Hot and Cold Drinks and Daily Specials - New Hot Boxes

NOVEMBER WARMERS Homemade Soups - Bolognaise - Stews

High St, Tewkesbury (near to Cross) 01684 275373

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MAYOR’S FASHION SHOW RAISES £500 A fashion show held in aid of the Tewkesbury Town Mayor’s charities at the Watson Hall last month raised over £500.

The money will be divided between Crohns Research in Children, Mitton Manor pre-school and after-school club, The Boys Brigade, Adventure

Scouts, Sea Cadets and Alderman Knight School.

Models were, children from Mitton Manor school, Tewkesbury Fire-fighters, members of S.A.R.A, staff from Tesco and customers of M & Co. A raffle was also held on the evening, with all prizes being donated.

Stylish moment: Mayor’s Charity Fashion Show

The Lottery has arrived - it could be you!

Now taking orders for Meadows’ locally reared Christmas Turkeys Kemerton Stores - sponsors of Bredon Star R.F.C • General Stores • Off Licence & Tobacconist • Road Tax available • Laundry & Dry Cleaning • Holiday Insurance • Fresh Local Produce • Photocopying/faxing (when in season) • Commission-free currency • Spot Loggins locally exchange produced ice cream • On demand Euros now • Newspapers (if you prefer available a delivery service, just ask) High Street, Kemerton, Tewkesbury GL20 7HP

Tel: 01386 725226 Conveniently Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Wed 7.30am-1.00pm, Sat 7.30am-1.00pm, Sun 9.00am-11.30pm

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Fashion show acknowledgements: main organiser Alison Powell with help from family and friends; clothing supplied by M & Co; models hair done by Shelly's hair salon; programmes printed by Sircombe Design & Print; stalls on the evening Sweets & Treats, Cotswold Shabby Chic, plus others; models make-up and cakes for the tea/coffee stall supplied by Ashchurch View.

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Restaurant available for private lunch or dinner parties for up to forty people (limited dates available, please call) A selection of menus available Bookings for Christmas Day and Boxing Day are filling up quickly, so dont miss out

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STAY AHEAD - BUILDING 20 YEARS TRADING IN THE BEGINNING Independent builders merchants Building and Plumbing Supplies (BPS) opened their first Tewkesbury branch in October 1992, with just two staff manning its 780 square metre warehouse on a quarter of an acre site in Sigma Close, Shannon Way just a short drive from the M5 junction nine.

Building & Plumbing Supplies is a full service independent builders merchants with branches serving the Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire areas.

We have everything for the professional and DIY enthusiast.

Your one stop shop for

1996 saw BPS’s first foray into sports sponsorship: materials were provided to build a raft for ‘The Cocksless Four’ (the lady staff from the Tewkesbury Adult Opportunity Centre) as well as shipping one of the company’s own to paddle from Twyning Fleet to King John’s Island to raise money for Alan ‘short back and sides’ Creswell’s CICRA charity in the summer of 1996.

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BPS SPORTS SPONSORSHIPS

Staff of BPS Tewkesbury donned fancy dress in aid of the Children in Need Appeal during 2008.

In 2009 they took turns on the exercise bike from 8.00am to 5.00pm to raise money for the same appeal.

For 2012?

“A big thank you to all who have supported us over the years”

Call BPS on (01684) 275545

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& PLUMBING SUPPLIES IN TEWKESBURY GOING FORWARD Despite the recession, the Tewkesbury branch enjoyed a successful first year of trading, and turned over £280,000. Today BPS run their Tewkesbury operation with a staff of ten and an annual turnover in excess of £1.10 million.

Congratulations to BPS Tewkesbury on 20 Years of Trading

In 1995 timber products were introduced into stock - no delivery was to prove too difficult.

Pictured right is 6.5 metre x 300mm x 300mm of green oak being delivered through the old front door of Chapman’s Carpet shop in Tewkesbury High Street during 1995.

BPS Tewkesbury Sigma Close, Off Shannon Way, Ashchurch Tewkesbury GL20 8ND

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Over the years, BPS Tewkesbury has provided sponsorship to: • Tewkesbury Youth Under Elevens Football Team (2002) • Tewkesbury Rugby Club (2010, 2011 and 2012) • Twyning Cricket Club (for the refurbishment of their pavilion, 2012)

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The latest agreement with Tewkesbury Swimming Club is still being finalised.

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INTO THE FUTURE

Tel: (01684) 275545 e-mail tewkesbury@bandps.co.uk

www.bpslifestyles.co.uk We are open Mon-Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm Sat 8.00am -12 noon

BPS continues to expand its range of products - a new show area for kitchens and bathrooms has just been opened.

‘Green’ is a theme we must all be aware of if we intend to preserve our planet’s ecological balance.

BPS Greentech can offer energy saving products, from low energy light bulbs through solar panels to biomass boilers.

“By shopping on your doorstep you have supported the local economy and are keeping our community alive”

www.bpslifestyles.co.uk

Well done to all at BPS - and here’s to the next 20 years of success!

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ENJOYING A CUPPA FOR CHARITY Stylish Gift Ideas For Boys and Girls

Lovely Winter Ranges In Stock Now 122 High Street, Tewkesbury 01684 297935 www.theorangepig.co.uk

A bright sunny day greeted the Autumn Coffee Morning at Abbeyfield House in Church Street, Tewkesbury. The event raised well over £150, with more donations still arriving.

The residents and Committee members were thrilled to greet a goodly number of friends and guests, who mingled inside the house and outside in the garden area. A visit by Laurence Robertson M.P. was greeted enthusiastically as the residents took the opportunity to show him around the house.

Mr Robertson admitted to being surprised at the facilities available as well as the wonderful setting, with the Abbey gardens forming almost an extension to those of the house.

Tewkesbury Abbeyfield Society has been run by volunteers since it was formed forty one years ago. Two of the founder committee members, Mrs Betty Martin and Mr Harry Workman, came along to wish the house well as ever. The House Committee, led by Mrs Lesley Chatham and assisted by the resident housekeeper, served coffee and a selection of delicious homemade cakes as well as organising the raffle.

The cash raised will be used to provide little extras for the house and residents.

䡵 Abbeyfields Coffee Morning

THE BOYS BRIGADE The Boys Brigade run a nice tea & coffee morning at their HQ at Canterbury Leys every 2nd Saturday in the month from 10am - 1pm.

The next will be on Saturday 10th November.

䡵 Enjoying a bacon bap at the Boys Brigade

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NEWTOWN’S FASCINATING HISTORY with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society s today Springfield

The car auctions at Newtown

Last February a packed meeting really did agree that Newtown was not too new to have a fascinating history.

Much of Newtown’s land is covered with new residential estates like Springfield.

The jury is still out on the exact location of the former Spa but we now have photographs of the Car Auctions which covered the orchards with asphalt - only to be ousted in its turn by a housing estate. Time does not, indeed, stand still.

This photograph was

provided by Mrs Stead, whose father came from Somerset to work at the auctions – and she succumbed to the delights of settling in Newtown, of course!.

Mrs. Stead is but one part of a community which provided so many new photographs of the area. ‘Tin Town’ once again proved fascinating with photographs from Mike Fisher, Sue Bagley and Margaret Lewis.

Documents about the history of Spa Gardens were produced by Mrs. Workman – and Sheila Nash wrote her own history of Walton House,

when her beloved children’s home was faced with closure in the 1980s.

Accordingly we feel that we must share this profusion of community history at a meeting on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 7.30 p.m., this time at the Boys’ Brigade HQ, Canterbury Leys to whom the evening is dedicated.

If you have any more information on Newtown, John Dixon would love to hear from you. Please email johnhistory46@btinternet.co m or ring 01684 294262.

RAJSHAHI UP FOR NATIONAL AWARD Prime Minister David Cameron named them ‘The Curry Oscars’ - accolades which recognise the best and most innovative dishes served up by the nation’s favourite restaurants.

The annual British Curry Awards will be held this year at Battersea Evolution, London, on Monday 26th November.

Tewkesbury Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant the Rajshahi are hoping to do well in this prestigious ceremony. In previous years the High Street restaurant has won several ‘spice awards’ after being rec-

ommended by its clientele. Proprietor Nas Uddin said : “We have been nominated by our customers once again, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we will do well this year.”

The Rajshahi has a well-earned reputation for the quality of its fusion Indian and traditional cuisine and attracts customers from a wide area.

This Christmas Nas and his experienced team are offering an authentic Indian banquet on Christmas Day, alongside a festive five course roast lunch. For more details pop in or call 01684 273727.

Nas Uddin (centre) and some of his team

Christmas with a Difference includes

Normal Opening Hours every day 6pm until late Taking bookings for daytime parties 12noon-2pm (Bookings required. Minimum 12 people)

WELCOMING DRINKS - glass of wine or fruit juice STARTER Continental Fresh Melon Garni Special Soup of the Day MAIN COURSE Special Turkey Roast, Traditional Roast Potatoes and Vegetables DESSERT Home-made Cake TEA or COFFEE ADULTS £25.95 CHILDREN £15.95 (Bookings Only, £10 per person deposit required)

Christmas Eve - 6pm until late Christmas Day - 12 noon until 3pm (Christmas Day Seating Time is 12.30pm-2.30pm)

Boxing Day - 6pm until late New Year’s Eve - 6pm until late New Year’s Day - 6pm until late Catering for outside functions, birthdays, weddings anniversaries or any other celebration

121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

Telephone 01684 273727

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includes

WELCOMING DRINKS - glass of wine or fruit juice Popadom and Chutneys STARTER Mixed Platter MAIN COURSE choice of any home style dish SIDE DISH - Rajshahi special side dish DESSERT Home-made Cake TEA or COFFEE ADULTS £25.95 CHILDREN £15.95 (Bookings Only, £10 per person deposit required)

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Friday 2nd November: Mark (guitar), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Kickback, The Anchor 1774.

Rikshaw Brides, The Northway.

Rich Goble, Yew Tree, Conderton.

Sat 3rd November: Reloaded (soft rock) DD’s Sports Bar. Marcus T, (guitar/vocal) The Berkeley Arms.

Fri 9th November: John Little, Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Sat 10th November: Paul Dutteridge, (guitar/vocal) The Berkeley Arms.

Sat 17th November: Dave Curtis, (guitar/vocal) The Berkeley Arms.

Tewkesbury

Tues 20th November: Mike Silver, The Roses Theatre.

LIVE!

Fri 23rd November: Benny Gallagher, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn.

Thurs 15th November: The Christians, The Roses Theatre.

Sat 24th November: Take 1 (drum/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Fri 16th November: Dave Curtis, (guitar/vocal) The Berkeley Arms.

Kiki Dee, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn.

Slither (rock band), The Anchor 1774.

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT & MARKET

Sun 25th November: The Fab Beatles, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn.

Sun 2nd December: Chantel McGregor, (Blues guitar), Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn.

Fri 2nd November

Fri 16th November - Rock Band

The Super Anchor

CHRISTMAS LUNCHES 1st-20th Dec

(except 14th, private party)

Seniors 2 crs £13.45, 3 crs £15.95 Regulars 2 crs £15.45, 3 crs £17.95

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EVERY SUNDAY 9am-1pm

OPEN ALL YEAR Tarmac hardstanding £6 per car, pay on entry. No need to book, just roll up from 5.45am onwards.

All Catering Booked

STRATFORD RACECOURSE CAR BOOT EVERY SATURDAY 9am-1pm Gates open for traders from 6.00am Cars £6. All Catering Booked. Now very busy

WHAT’S

ON? TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS Sundays 4th November and 2nd December, 2.30pm.

Meet at The Crescent.

Two hour guided walks of the battlefield, organised by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.

FREE

BOTTLE OF WINE with every booking for 10 or more

MOVEMBER

Gents - join in and grow a moustache with us in aid of testicular cancer MOVEMBER DISCO - Saturday 24th Nov

Eyes Down at 7.00pm for

SUNDAYS 11th and 25th NOV CASH PRIZES

REAL ALES, REAL CIDERS, REAL PUB! TWO LARGE TV SCREENS FOOD SERVED 12noon-2.30pm TEA & COFFEE

The Anchor 1774, High Street, Tewkesbury

JUMBLE SALE Saturday 10th November, 2pm Eckington Scout Hut. SEVERN: A HISTORY OF THE RIVER BOOK SIGNING Saturday 17th November, 10.30am-12noon.

Alison’s Bookshop, High St, Tewkesbury.

Richard Hayman will signing his new book, 'Severn', a history of the river.

Thursday 15th November

Wide choice of pies £9.95

Tuesday-Thursday

Two Main Meals for £10 Served from 6pm-7.30pm

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME Main Course & Pudding £5.75 Served from 12noon-2pm

FRIDAYS BEER BATTERED COD & CHIPS £7.956.30pm-9.00pm GREAT SUNDAY LUNCHES Main Course & Pudding £8.9512noon-3pm

Dates still available in December for

Christmas Bookings

TWYNING FOOD & CRAFT FAYRE: Saturday 24th November. 10.30am12.30pm, Twyning Village Hall. All local produce and crafts plus refreshments and home-made cakes.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & COFFEE MORNING: Saturday 24th November, 10am-12.30pm.

Ashchurch Village Hall, in aid of St Nicholas Church.

Craft and gift stalls, tombola, coffee and delicious home made mince pies.

TEWKESBURY CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday,2pm-4pm.

At Tewkesbury Library: bring your knitting, sewing or other craft along.

Pub food served daily plus specials board Sunday Roast 12noon-3pm £5 Full Menu available, Monday - Friday evenings From 6pm - 9pm Function/Meeting Room - Free Hire Pool Table and Pub Games Available Children and Dogs Welcome Outside Courtyard Available

LIVE MUSIC on SATURDAYS NOVEMBER 3rd Marcus ‘T’ (guitar/vocals) NOVEMBER 10th Paul Dutteridge (guitar/vocals) NOVEMBER 17th Dave Curtis (guitar/vocals) NOVEMBER 24th Take One (drummer/vocalist)

01684 290555 Mobile 07931 692227

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PETE & BARBARA NEWMAN Pete and Barbara Newman are celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss on November 1st. Former Naval man and Dowty Rotol employee Pete met Barbara after WWII in 1945. Pete is honorary President of the Royal British Legion, and all his family extend warmest congratulations and wish the couple well for the future.

IF IN DOUBT ASK HELEN There is not much Helen Burns doesn’t know about what’s going on in Tewkesbury, and now she has a shop in Church Street where anyone can drop in for advice and a chat.

Helen's Allsorts is an emporium for gifts, cards, DVDs, CDs and collectables in fact you never know what you will find within.

Some ranges are for sale on behalf of local charities, but moreover Helen has local tourism, rail service and housing advice and literature. So you will probably come away with a little more than you bargained for when you drop in for a visit.

䡵 Pete & Barbara Newman

䡵 Helen Burns

IT’S NOT OFTEN YOU SPEND A PENNY THESE DAYS Staff at Tewkesburys clothing store M&Co. asked customers to donate any spare pennnies to fill a tabletop.

Although a final figure has not been reached at the time of writing, it was hoped to raise £100 which would be given to Cancer Research UK.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING At the Railway Inn, Ripple.

Saturday 12th November 10am until 12 TEAS | COFFEES | CAKES | STALLS

CHARITY BINGO On Thursday 10th November, Kathy Stagg and friends will be holding a charity Bingo event at the Watson Hall in Tewkesbury.

Eyes down at 8pm, good prizes with proceeds to Cancer Research Uk. Kathy would like to thank all traders in Tewkesbury who have donated prizes.

YOUR SPECIALISTS IN KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, DISABILITY & MOBILITY WET ROOMS

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES The Tewkesbury charity Christmas card shop is Open at the Town hall from 1st November. An array of cards wrapping paper and gift tags will be on sale on behalf of over 25 national and local charities.Run by volunteers,the shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am till 4pm,with at least 75pence in the pound from sales going to charity,which makes good sense.

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Christmas Market Saturday 1st December from 10.00am-4.00pm

Featuring: Sweets and Treats, Isaac Shoes, Goodies Jewellery, Spinsnips, Exquisite Egyptian, Sharon Wrightson Patchwork, Jack Boskett Photography, Yew Tree Glass, Pear Tree Garden Designs, Phoenix Trading Tewkesbury Abbey Flower Guild Elli’s Cakes and Preserves Choir Association Tombola, Knitted Gifts Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Tower Tours

www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

Beautiful Cupcake Gifts including mugs, jugs and keyrings in stock now at Petite Fleur Celebrating 21 years in Tewkesbury

TEWKESBURY FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

THOUSANDS EXPECTED FOR LIGHTS AND MARKET Tewkesbury is hosting its annual Festival of Christmas lights on Sunday 25 November. It’s one of Gloucestershire’s largest Christmas events of its kind, attracting hundreds of families into the town centre which is closed off to traffic and transformed into a bustling festive market place.

This year there will be a medieval theme to bolster the festive celebrations.

In 2013 Tewkesbury celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Medieval Festival. Look out for the stallholders dressed in medieval costume, spot the high street shops with medieval styled shop windows, and tap your feet to the beat of medieval themed music.

The event opens at 11.00am with Grenchurch Farmer’s Market. You’ll find an array of attractive stalls laden with fresh and locally sourced produce.

Sample fine cheeses, and homemade preserves, jams and chutneys.

There’s rich fruit Christmas puddings and cakes, mince pies and traditional mulled wine on offer.

By lunchtime the town is buzzing with the festive atmosphere.

Tewkesbury Town Band (Photo: Nick Jones) While parents browse the numerous rows of Christmas market stalls to pick up a unique gift or Christmas treat, there is plenty of free entertainment to keep the smallest members of the family entertained including a traditional Punch and Judy Show.

There are also Danter’s fairground rides for those seeking thrills and spills and the

fun of the fair.

The town centre will be filled with festive music and cheer through the day with traditional Christmas music courtesy of the youngest members of Tewkesbury Town Training Band.

Plus Christmas carols aplenty from local school children and community choir as well as family entertainment including street dancing.

As well as beautiful and unusual fashions at Pretty Special, you will always find gorgeous silver jewellery set with semi precious stones, funky and practical bags, scarves in a myriad of colours and lots of fabulous gift ideas at really affordable prices!

Gift vouchers also available.

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TEWKESBURY FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

‘Waterline’

by Ross Raisin - author of ‘God’s own Country’

Scot Mick Little goes to pieces when his beloved wife dies from asbestos poisoning carried home on his clothes from Glasgow’s shipyards.

Eventually he leaves for London where he becomes homeless; this gritty story records tough streetlife, and how hard it is to get one’s life back under control, and how Mick tries with help from his son, and a fellow drifter.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop and Musicroom 138-139 High St Tewkesbury

Christmas Roundabout (Photo: Nick Jones)

Church Street (Photo: Nick Jones)

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE PARTY SEASON IS HERE! Make sure you look great!

Outfits tailored to fit like a glove!

• Alterations and repairs • Curtain/blind making • Bridal alterations • Free collection and delivery • Free parking right outside • Serving Tewkesbury for 24 years Jo Figgett at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way Tewkesbury GL20 8AN

The highlight of the day is the traditional Christmas lights switch on at around 4.30 pm.

There are gasps of delight from the crowds when Father Christmas appears to magically switch on the white sparkling Christmas lights which adorn the town centre.

The event is free.

There is also free car parking on 25 November and on the last Saturday before Christmas (22 December) courtesy of Tewkesbury Borough Council.

For more information check out the website www.tewkesburychristmaslights.co.uk

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Enjoy a Real Christmas This Year - visit us for the very best in traditional and local foods Huge choice of fresh fruit and vegetables Locally sourced meat Local Fruit Juices Biscuits Pickles and preserves Artisan crafted breads Mouthwatering meat pies Selection of fine cheeses Hampers Vegetable boxes Plants and flowers Plenty of Free Parking

Home Delivery Service now available in the Tewkesbury area.

Call for details on 07867 121491

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A warm welcome...

David Billingham, Chair of Bishop’s Cleeve Chamber of Commerce, welcomes you to the village: “I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone, young or old, to come and join us for a fun filled evening when Santa switches Cleeve’s fabulous Christmas Lights. There will be plenty for all the family to enjoy on Saturday 24th November, so make a note in your diary now.”

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CHRISTMAS IN BISHOP’S CLEEVE

CLEEVE LIGHTS UP The countdown to Christmas has begun - and Bishop’s Cleeve is getting ready to light up for the festive season once more. Father Christmas himself will be taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the village around 5pm on Saturday 24th November.

The ceremony, which draws hundreds of local folk evey year, will take place at a specially erected stage near Laburnum Cottage on Church Road in the heart of the village.

Bishop’s Cleeve’s traders will be open to support the event, with a wealth of independent shops offering a huge array of gift ideas for Christmas.

Father Christmas has been booked to turn the lights on, and some special guests are expected to arrive too.

Tewkesbury Town Band will be playing seasonal music, and there will be fairground rides and other attractions.

The event is being organised once again by Bishop’s Cleeve Chamber of Commerce, who are also behind the village’s annual Summer Street Fair. Half the funds raised at this event are put towards funding the festive illuminations.

In recent years, Bishop’s Cleeve has been one of the fastest growing areas in Tewkesbury Borough.

A variety of new stores have opened to meet the needs of the community, but the village centre has retained its unique character with a high proportion of individual shops and businesses.

There is also a full range of professional services, a wide choice of places to eat and drink, and an unhurried feel to the place so often lacking in the modern High Street.

Eager anticipation

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At Christmas time Bishop’s Cleeve takes on a traditional atmosphere to match the good old fashioned service which is found year round in its retail outlets.

There is ample parking right in the village centre and much to attract the shopper. So to find that extra special gift this year, experience the difference in Bishop’s Cleeve. Come on down on Saturday 24th November and get Christmas off to a fine start. For an update of what’s on, visit w w w. b i s h o p s c l e evechamber.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON IN BISHOP’S CLEEVE

CONCERTS SELL OUT A new series of musical events for Autumn has proved to be a resounding success in Bishop’s Cleeve. The Cleeve Concerts, which have so far featured Beverley Craven and Johnny Coppin live on stage, aim to present established artists in the intimate setting of the Tithe Barn.

Next to top the bill is Benny Gallagher - one half of the legendary duo Gallagher & Lyle - best remembered for hits such as ‘Breakaway’, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’, ‘I Wanna Stay With You’ and ‘When I’m Dead and Gone.’ The prolific songwriter will perform on Friday 23rd November.

Kiki Dee became a household name when she scored an international number one hit with ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ - a duet with Elton John.

These days Kiki sings her hits in collaboration with instrumentalist Carmelo Luggeri, delivering emotional performances. The pair will be in concert at Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn on Sat 24th November.

The musical weekend concludes on Sunday 25th November, when The Fab Beatles, one of the UK’s most respected Beatles tribute bands, takes the audience back

Kiki Dee to the sixties and seventies. This band were even booked by EMI to promote the Beatles ‘One’ album.

Last year Chantel McGregor was voted Young Artist of the Year at the British Blues Awards, and has been nominated again this year. An amazing guitarist, she concludes the autumn concerts with a show on Sunday 2nd December.

Tickets for all the concerts are available from Courtyard Books and Cheltenham Town Hall.

For more information visit www.cleeveconcerts.co.uk or call 0844 576 2210.

AUTHORS IN THE VILLAGE Courtyard Books, in Tarling’s Yard, Bishop’s Cleeve, is hosting two book signings between now and Christmas.

Journalist Diana Alexander, who was Pamela's friend for many years, reveals the unknown Mitford on Saturday 24th November (10.00am 12.00 noon) when she will be signing copies of her book 'The Other Mitford: Pamela's Story'.

On Saturday 1st December Sue Rowbotham and Jill Waller will be signing copies of their book Cheltenham, Then and Now, between 11.00 am1.00pm

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TRAINING SALONS SEEK CLIENTS Graduations hair, beauty and holistic salons at Launchpad are looking for clients for the autumn, winter and spring terms The salons are based at the Gloucestershire Launchpad training centre off Shannon Way at Tewksbury Business Park.

Graduations will be offering a course of treatments including Full Body Massage, Aroma Therapy and Indian Head Massage.

Services are carried out in state of the art facilities and are supervised by highly qualified therapists, at a fraction of salon prices. Case study prices start at £20 for four consecutive weeks. Treatments usually last for an hour and half.

Clients must be able

to commit to four consecutive weeks for each course of treatments, but can have many courses as we are able to offer. Perfect for someone with time to themselves.

Limited places are available, so if you would like to know more please send an email to enquiries@gloucestershirelaunchpad.ac.uk.

A DAY TO REMEMBER Marina Court, a retirement complex of around ninety residents on the edge of Tewkesbury, is organising an Armistice Day remembrance service on Friday 9th November.

There will be a small service and two minutes silence, followed by refreshments and entertainments. All monies raised will go to the Poppy Appeal. The Royal British Legion branch are helping with the event.

OPEN EVENINGS

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Tuesday 21st May 2013 5.00pm-7.00pm Tewkesbury Launchpad

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James Butler Exceptional personal training, weight management, nutritional assistance andtailor made workout programmes Join us for our Monday: Weekend Guilt Class 6pm Friday: Friday Night Pump Class 6pm Saturday: Total Body Sculpt 10pm

Samson Boxing Functional Training, Mixed Martial Art & Boxing Fitness Avonside Gym & Fitness Centre, Unit 7 Green Lane, Tewkesbury Trading Estate GL20 8HD

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Christmas Sunday Lunches at Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club Join us for a delicious Festive Sunday Carvery and enjoy the company of family and friends in our Balharries restaurant To receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or orange juice please quote CHR816 on booking Dates available 8th or 16th December £16.95 per adult £8.95 per child (Aged 5-15)

Childrens Christmas Party Treat the kids to a little festive fun on the build up to the big day.

Join us from Noon to 3.00pm for a children’s buffet, disco, party games and more.

Maybe even a surprise visitor.

£10.95 per child (Aged 2-12) 22nd December

Call the events team on 01684 296200 or email events.tewkesbury@hilton.com to book.

Christmas Time is Party Time at Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club Traditional Festive Party Nights

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For further information please contact our events office on 01684 296200 or email events.tewkesbury@hilton.com

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LOW COST MOTOR INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR THIS AREA

Taking shape: Tewkesbury’s new hospital

NEW HOSPITAL SHAPES UP in association with

Rural Insurance Group Ltd and Coversure are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Insurance doesn’t have to be complicated. With a Rural Business or Rural Farm Motor Policy from Coversure you can cover all your vehicles on one policy. It couldn’t be simpler!

BUSINESS MOTOR INSURANCE • Designed specifically for rural businesses including Tewkesbury and the surrounding villages • Cover for a wide range of trades including builders, plumbers, electricians, retail, florists etc etc • Cover for most trailers up to £3,500 • Discounts for no claims and garaging/security • Competitive premiums • Include up to eight vehicles on a single policy • Spread the cost with a monthly Direct Debit

Work is progressing on Tewkesbury’s new community hospital, adjacent to the current building in Barton Road.

Becky Parish, Deputy Director of Public and Patient Engagement at NHS Gloucestershire, said: “Work on the new Tewkesbury Hospital is on programme with the majority of building foundations laid and the steel skeleton erected.

“The race is now on to get the skeleton of the hospital clad and the building weather tight before any bad winter weather sets in. All the current indications are that the hospital remains on schedule to open in early summer 2013.”

The new Tewkesbury hospital will feature en-suite rooms, diagnostic facilities including x-ray, outpatients, minor injuries unit, therapy services and a theatre suite.

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HEDEGHOGS IN AUTUMN It is hedgehog time again. The autumn months are always busy for centres dealing with hedgehogs, and this year is no exception; in fact, it is busier than most years, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

At the moment we have have a race to put on require fluids and other over 160 hedgehogs in enough weight and lay medications and if the our care with several down enough of a fat administration of these more coming in every reserve to survive the is delayed, a sick hedgeday. cold, winter months. hog will go downhill Most of these are Hedgehogs need to extremely quickly and juvenile animals from weigh around 600gms in by the time it is brought the second, late litters winter, which is why to us it may well be too that hedgehogs have small hedgehogs are late to save it. and these youngsters found out during the day Bonfires are another hazard to hedgehogs. At this time of year hedgeat this time of year, deshogs are looking for perately searching for suitable places to build much-needed food. their winter nests and a These ones are also bonfire provides an ideal likely to be suffering site. from other problems If you are planning to such as dehydration or have a bonfire please do internal parasites and if not build it until the day they are not taken into you intend to light it, care, given vital fluids and if it has been built and screened for worms for more than 24 hours, etc, they often don’t surplease move it to a new vive. site before lighting it so The ‘Rehabbers Area’ SERVICING that any animals (not of our website has a BREAKDOWNS only hedgehogs) that gallery of hedgehog par HEATING INSTALLATIONS have moved into it are asite pictures and much discovered and can GAS APPLIANCE more information for make their escape. anyone interested in INSTALLATIONS Hedgehog numbers learning more.

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SUN 2nd DEC: Fun Ride, Start times 9am to 1pm.

Under 16s £12 Adults £18.

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TUES 13th NOV: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington.

Tel: (01684) 293206.

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It has become a Tewkesbury tradition that every year the Mayor visits local businesses and judges which flower display deserves a special recognition. This is also an opportunity for the organisers of Tewkesbury in Bloom to thank everyone involved in making the town so beautiful and replete with so many wonderful flower displays. Ken Powell the Town Mayor told the assembled group how impressed he was by every entry into his competition. He explained how difficult it was to make the choice because he was faced with such a plethora of talent and beauty. The Chairman of Tewkesbury in Bloom, John Badham, told everyone that this year there were more baskets, tubs and coronets than ever before.

The town looked splendid and this was in a year when support from the Town Council was much reduced and the grant from the Borough had been withdrawn some years ago. We were, he said, having to do more with a lot less, we needed yet more support! He said that he had great hopes for the town in the Britain in Bloom

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competition – the results out in mid September.

He thanked the incredible support of local business, not only in providing their own displays but also in sponsoring all the tubs, baskets and coronets. It did make a difference, he said, Tewkesbury was richer and more attractive for all of this.

The Pubs and Restaurant Category was won by the Black Bear, second prizes to My Great Grandfathers and the Britannia Inn. The third prize went to the Abbey Tea room.

The Hotels and Bed and Breakfast category was won by the Royal Hop Pole, second was No2 Back of Avon and third Church Street Bed and Breakfast and the Jessop House.

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This was quite difficult mainly because their were few funds to draw upon. However, the Town Council together with others made sure that this important event was enthusiastically marked in the town. The Town Council paid for and distributed Jubilee Medals which went to every primary school child in the town. To make this even more unique the Mayor replete in full regalia and the Town Crier magnificently attired in red coat, coloured waistcoat and knee breeches, both totally looking the part, appeared in each primary school to present the

All the main organisations of the town laid on special events – the Abbey, the Roses Theatre, the Methodist Church and many others.

However the Town Council was involved in the main event (at least in terms of the numbers attending ) at the Tewkesbury Rugby Club on June 4th. This event attracted up to 4,000 people. It included stalls, fair rides, dance displays, hog roast, music and singers, beer festival and the ubiquitous ice cream stall. The purpose was to provide fun activities and free, or at least fairly cheap, attractions that could

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The Commercial and Offices category was won by the Caravan Club, second the Town Hall and third Avonside Taxis.

Prizes were awarded in four categories. The Retail Shop category was won by Dave Dudley the Butcher, with second prize going to Jennings Carpets and the Kingfisher Fish and Chip shop.

The third prize was awarded to Ginger’s Hairdressers.

Tewkesbury did itself proud this year in appropriately celebrating Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

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make this a special day for all Tewkesburians, and especially families. It all ended with a disco in the Rugby Club and the lighting of the beacon in the vineyards. None of this would have been possible without the help of our very generous sponsors, which together with the Town Council, included Severnvale Housing, Badham Pharmacy, Cotteswold Diary and Shelby Powell.

However, the real star of the show was the Rugby Club and especially Adrian Bishop who provided and set up the marquee. Without him and them nothing would have been possible.

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more inaccessible upper rooms. John Dixon offered guided tours around the town pointing out the architectural gems as well as the world famous alleyways.

The Town Council helped sponsor a display of photographs in the Corn Exchange which showed how the streetscape had changed in the sixty years since the 1950s. The was a revamped and modified development of a similar exhibition put on ten years ago. To achieve this required the hard work of numerous Civic Society volunteers and required

many hours to set up and take down. The driving force behind this was Maureen Turland who was responsible for the contemporary photographs and the artwork. It was largely her vision that made this possible. It was even suggested that this might be an annual event – given the time and effort involved we hope we can persuade Maureen and her small band of enthusiasts to oblige. it was wonderful to experience the interest and genuine appreciation of the over 800 people who visited the Town Hall over these two days.

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Like you, we are struggling to find the money we need to complete the projects we wish to and to make our visions for the town a reality, but we remain committed to delivering them and to supporting the growth and securing a bright future for Tewkesbury.

We are aware that there are many people living locally who sometimes become frustrated at how slowly some projects appear to progress. I reassure you that this is not due to lack of vision or lack of support from the council, merely lack of funding and lack of time. The Town Council welcomes input from people living locally and wishes you to continue to pledge your support.

I urge you to read this newsletter which includes lots of great news and information about some of the positive things that we’re supporting in the town, some of which you will hopefully already have seen or benefited from.

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Hopefully you will have noticed that several of the litter bins in the High Street have been reconditioned as part of an ongoing programme to repair and replace as necessary throughout the parish. The aim is to tidy up the appearance of the bins by recycling where possible and replacing only if beyond repair, thus reducing cost.

Again with notice boards we are using this scheme as residents of Mitton may be aware.

The information board adjacent to the shops has been temporarily removed to undergo refurbishment and will be returned as soon as possible, looking as good as new!

One of the benches in the High Street had sustained some damage to the back, this has now been dealt with and the bench fit for use again.

A grit bin has been purchased and is ready for sitting as Brookside, and will be in place before the colder weather sets in.

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If it can be said that an institution has a face, the face of Tewkesbury Town Council is that of Pat. In August 2012 Pat is retiring from her post in the council after over twenty four years of magnificent service.

She has been an assistant to the Town Clerk over a period of enormous change. Her first boss was Colonel Blakemore, her second Major Wilson and her third Mrs Pauline Clarke. All these have very different styles and Pat has coped with them all. Perhaps most of all she has had to deal with the endless demands of generations of Councillors. Whether this has been photocopying, or to make an enquiry on their behalf, every request has been responded to with cheerful good humour and remarkable efficiency. When members of the public contact the council, it is often Pat who is their first port of call. Over the years she has secured the respect and even affection of the many regular telephoners, emailers and ringers of the bell at the reception desk. She has developed an encyclopaedic knowledge of the rules and sometimes strange traditions that govern the

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working of a Town Council and this one especially. She is able to guide the uninitiated in a way that seems still to be so fresh and interested, even when her day has been especially fraught and demanding . She puts up so well with the unenviable task of minute taking in meetings that seem to last for ever. In sort she has become the quintessently ideal secretary, in just the way she intended all those years ago when she enrolled in the Dowty Secretarial College when she left school.

Most of all Pat loves this town, despite having the misfortune of being originally from Cheltenham. She has given so much to Tewkesbury and its people, one can see how wise Colonel Blakemore was when he persuaded her to move from Dowty Engineering all those years ago. The Town Hall will not seem the same without her, although one knows that in all sorts of other ways she will continue to serve the community she loves.

We all wish Pat a long, well deserved and happy retirement.

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At the June meeting I was pleased to be reelected as Chair of the Environment Committee for a second year. We have continued with programmes already started – tree works and CCTV upgrading.

The Town Council Tree Warden, Councillor Aldridge has compiled a list of trees that are the responsibility of the Council along with inspection timescales and type of maintenance required. This year a dead Rowan tree has been removed and replaced at the Back of Avon and remedial work carried out to a Silver Birch at the St Marys Lane moorings. Further works will take place as necessary.

I am pleased to report that the relevant planning applications for the installation of the new CCTV have now been passed by Tewkesbury Borough Council. Work on the installation is due immediately following the Mop fair and the system should be operational by the end of October.

Following the refurbishment and alterations to the High Street, the Town Council were involved with the final cleaning up process. Many of the businesses regularly have their windows cleaned so the empty shop windows were given a much needed wash and the streets given an extra sweep or litter picked up in order to showcase the new look of the High Street.

Cllr Julie Greening

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NEW SECERTARY At the end of August we said goodbye to Pat Macdonald who had served the Town Council as secretary for 24 years and is now enjoying a well earned retirement. I am now pleased to be able to welcome Leah Cassidy who joins Carmel Perry in the office to assist in the running of the administrative duties in the office and wish her well in the future.

MAYOR MAKING Interest is sought from within the town from anyone able to provide Catering for next year’s Mayor Making on 13 May 2013. Please contact the Clerk for further details.

Tewkesbury’s Civic Day Celebrations Watson Hall and Tewkesbury Rugby Club Saturday June 23rd 2013 10.00am to 12.00 noon

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This has been an absolutely wonderful year for flowers in Tewkesbury, despite more than usual crop of difficulties. The main one was the weather, which for most of this summer has more closely resembled a monsoon, albeit a rather chilly one!

As always this organisation would only exist because of the enthusiasm of a small and dwindling group of volunteers, as well as the generosity of a small number of sponsors. In the past we were amply supported by grants from Tewkesbury Borough as well the Town Council. Sadly the Borough no longer renders this service and our grant from the Town has this year been somewhat reduced. We are very grateful for anything the Town can spare and recognise these are difficult times. However, this has meant that there is a shortfall this year and to maintain our high standards we will need continuing and indeed increased support in the future.

Having said this, there are more flowers in the town than ever. The High Street has many more tubs and coronets than before. Now that the High Street has been restored, the combination of more flowers, beautiful medieval banners and the jubilee flags makes this street especially impressive. One visitor described this area of

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All this requires a lot of hard work. Brian Williams of Cornerways Nursery in Twyning gives us the most fabulous service. He is often watering plants at 5.00 am in the morning. Our little committee of Peter and Chris Aldridge, Marion and John Badham, Brian Williams and Brian Reeve together with the remarkable Margaret White organise the floral displays and the programme that the judges expect when they come in July. What is so special about this town is the extraordinary generosity of so many.

On judgement day – for us July 10th when the Britain in Bloom judges arrive - it was wonderful to welcome them to Abbey House and the hospitality of the vicar and his wife. At the end of the tour ‘ My Great Grandfather’s ‘ provided a fantastic high tea for our guests. Roger Workman drove them into town in his 1933 Morris Isis – a truly regal experience.

The county highways piloy scheme “FIX FIRST VISIT” launched in April this year has proved a great success to date. Reaction and feedback from the public has been very positive.

The new approach for pothole repairs without the need for prior inspection has made delivery quicker and more efficient, also enabling highway crews to encompass other defects in the same location, not just potholes, but weed clearance, sign cleaning, unblocking drains, grip clearance etc.

This has enabled G.H. to carry out repairs to 21,600 potholes since launch with only 620 awaiting repair as October 1st and has achieved considerable savings and long term betterment to the network.

The county council will continue to engage with communities and are looking at how we can take the scheme forward and develop. This scheme is being monitored by DFT with consideration to adopt nationally.

Locally Mitton, Northway, Twyning and recently Newtown have been very successful (Twyning 98 defects reported and completed)/ This new scheme I have introduced can also be programmed into the new highways contract to continue into the future, giving real long term benefits, when we are all aware less money is available in the present and economic climate.

DRAINAGE The county council administration is still fully committed to flood alleviation projects and as such planning for next year’s schemes.

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PHONE: 01684 294639 FAX: 01684 290753 EMAIL: townclerk@tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk secretary@tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk

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HIGHWAYS

We are so pleased that we secured a wonderful Gold Award at the RHS September presentations. Sadly we had to concede best in category to Ledbury yet again – there is always next year.

Working in partnership with districts I would ask the town council to consider what is their priority, and ask for them to discuss at the environment committee any possible projects that they would like the county to consider.

Conveniences Mrs A Thomas Handyman/Gardener Malcolm Perry

Local Issues Northway drainage scheme 2nd phase also been held up due to weather and surface dressing backlog.

Gully emptying rotas for the town and local areas will be advertised as normal, would also point out G.C.C commitment to this vital maintenance work. Please contact Richard Walters for more information.

ON-STREET PARKING REVIEW The county council has asked DISTRICT COUNCILS to review their parking strategies and the way they enforce regulations, and the town council will play an important part in this process over the coming months.

This is an important review for T.B.C. which the borough exectuive agreed (3rd October) to look at their charging strategy this Autumn for all car parks.

Finally I wish to thank town councillors Kevin Cromwell, Julie Greening, John Badham and Pete Aldridge for taking part in some of the car parking working group meetings chaired by borough councillor Adele Carter, putting a case study/plan, (portas review) together for the viability to reduce charges witin the town/borough. Special thanks to councillor Karen Brennan.

Town and Mitton: J R Badham - 295336 K J Cromwell - 297785 M W Pavey - 294086 G R Pope - 297874 K M Powell - 295031 M G Sztymiak - 299743 Newtown: P J Aldridge - 296679 Mrs J Greening - 298339 V Smith - 274248 Priors Park: Miss K Brennan - 290318 Mrs C Danter - 293234 Miss V Henley - 274307 M Reynolds - 300162 Mrs V Vedmore - 294080 L J Ward - 300162 Mythe: P Workman - 290796 THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THE PAGES OF THIS NEWSLETTER ARE THOSE OF TEWKESBURY TOWN COUNCIL AND IT’S ELECTED COUNCILLORS.

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FAB FABRIC SWAP Calling all sewing and craft enthusiasts! A fantastic charity fabric swap and sale will take place this month at Beckford Village Hall.

It will be held on Friday 30th November, from 10am until 2pm, at Beckford Village Hall.

The event is to raise vital funds for the local charity FOAG which supports a school in Uganda. The idea of the swap is that you dig out

fabrics, trims and buttons which you own but haven't ever got around to using.

Then you bring them down to the swap and browse through all the other material to find equivalent fabrics that you love!

You'd be amazed at the gorgeous materials, trims, buttons and haberdashery that people bring along.

Admission is £5 at the door, including coffee/tea and a slice of cake. Pop along for a brilliant and inspiring event, for an extremely worthy cause. A children's playground is next to the hall, with plenty of parking. For details call Christina 07968-952-387

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HOBBY BECOMES A NEW BUSINESS Fifteen years ago, local man Steven Jackson was ‘into computers’ - little did he think then that his enthusiasm for PCs would one day develop into his own business.

Steven recently founded Jackson Computer Solutions - specialising in the repair of laptops, desktops and Macs.

“However damaged a unit might appear to be, it can often be rectified,” says Steven - a certified Toshiba engineer of ten years standing.

“Liquid spills and even dropped machines can also be repaired and I even offer a late night and weekend serv-

ice to cope with emergencies,” he added.

JCS is designed to help home users and businesses alike. Steven offers on-site repair as well as a collection and delivery service which is free in Tewkesbury and the surrounding area.

Steven has Mac experience too - rare for a PC specialist - and offers website design as well.

For more details call 01684 342342.

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STAMPS ATTRACT INTEREST Stamp collecting used to be a childhood hobby but it has gone out of fashion over recent years.

However, we have been surprised to see the interest shown in old stamps since they have been available at Bookworm, writes Karen Brennan.

They are a great source of information that covers geography, history, art and design. With the help of the internet, researching them has become much easier.

The advent of new countries and name changes can pose quite a puzzle when deciding how to categorise the stamps but that's all part of the fun!

There are also those of us who just collect the flower or butterfly designs because they

are attractive. First day covers and commemorative stamps are also very collectable.

So if you are looking for an interest for the winter, philately is worth considering.

Start with a country, or an era if concentrating on GB stamps, and see where the journey takes you.

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Jennie Sheringham has joined the staff at Devine Beauty, Barton St. She has many years experience as a Nurse, Midwife, Acupuncturist and Reflexologist, and offers treatment for all conditions and issues - especially women’s health, Fertility and preganancy Care.

Jennie will always look at your state of health as a whole and will offer you either, needles elsewhere on the body or a short Reflexology treatment while the facial needles are working and after taking a full case history.

“It is always’s important to balance the energy in the body and this will only enhance the facial treatment, says Jennie. For details visit www.jenniesheringham.co.uk or call her on 07850 064684.

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IT’S FIREWORK TIME! Tewkesbury’s two major bonfire celebrations will both take place on Saturday 3rd November.

The rotary club’s annual display will be held at The Vineyards, behind the abbey, with the bonfire being lit at 6.30pm and fireworks starting t 7pm.

Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, will host a spectacular display in aid of the Air Ambulance service.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; in fact I’ll keep on about it until the talked about legislation becomes law! writes Anthony Stockman.

I’ve spent a lot of time on our motorways recently and the problem seems to be getting worse, as all those selfish and thoughtless drivers cling to the centre lane as if their lives depended on it! What they, or YOU, if you’re one of them, are doing, is changing a three lane motorway into a dual carriageway.

If we had the same laws as the USA, where the Freeway allows you to pass on either side, it wouldn’t be a problem, but we don’t – AND IT IS!

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Adrian Lester, a director of the new company, said: “my colleagues and I in the service department were shocked when we lost our jobs following the recent closure of JJA. “We felt we had to do something, so John Gardiner, myself and Sam Bowers have formed our new limited company to continue working in what was always a very busy workshop.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt. Matt Puttock

G.D.S POLICING IN MOTORING CENTRE

Policing in Tewkesbury is undergoing some changes, and we your local policing team are delighted to be working with Tewkesbury Direct to keep our local communities up to date with a regular police blog.

Against a national backtive day and night drop of cuts in public patrols, to the communisector spending, we ty teams who are dedihave been working hard cated to specific areas. within Gloucestershire These are TewkesConstabulary to not only bury and Coombe Hill, ensure that the cuts to Bishops Cleeve and spending don’t have a Winchcombe and negative impact on our Cheltenham Road East neighbourhoods, but and Brockworth. that we keep finding Critically, we also ways to improve the service you get from us.

In Tewkesbury there are going to be more BATTERIES • OILS • FILTERS frontline police than you CLUTCHES • SHOCKS • BRAKES have had previously.

RADIATORS • IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT Savings generated by CLEANING & POLISHING MATERIALS relocating to the Council MATS • WHEEL TRIMS AND MUCH MORE Offices have been a small but very successful part of making that All Parts for all makes of car improvement happen. usually available Over the course of have a new captain at same day, or sooner this month a number of the helm – Super-intenSergeants join the local dent Rob Priddy, an WORKSHOPS AT CROFT FARM team, and will take extremely experienced INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BREDON ROAD responsibility for leadand public focussed sening day to day policing ior officer who brings services to all parts of his own positive and Mobile 07786 033716 the community - from progressive style of the 24/7 emergency leadership to the team. response work, proacMr Priddy will oversee all aspects of the work we do for you in the area, and will be delighted to hear your views in the coming weeks and months to see how we can best meet your needs.

More than this though, we hope to use this publication to keep you up to date with everything we do here – from issues of local confrom cern and useful advice we can offer, to giving you an insight into the people who make up your local team, and the job they do day to day.

If there is a specific area of interest you would like to know about – maybe the work our police dogs do for you, or the more about MOT Testing training our specialist Class 1, 2 & 4 drivers undergo, then Cars and Motorcycles feel free to email or even pop in, and my colOur aim is to pass your MOT REPAIRS including welding leagues or I will try to vehicle and to service/repair it to answer your questions CLUTCH REPLACEMENTS the highest standard at the in coming editions. lowest possible price.

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Local Hypnotherapist and Counsellor, David Slater, encourages you to have a fresh look at yourself and like who you see.

You would be amazed how many people I see who, when asked , “Do you like yourself ?” say “ No”! They tend to feel that they are at fault in situations they can’t change or maybe seem to have more bad luck than others and fail to cope.

A short chat later and that view has usually changed.

The more time you spend feeling sorry for yourself, the more

doesn’t have anything to do with the circumstances you happen to be facing.

See yourself as the unique, beautiful, creative and effective person you know you can be. The person you know you are. See yourself as having a bundle of positive ideas that you are going to see become reality.

See that you are able to successfully handle whatever life sends

things you’ll have to be sorry about.

If you insist on seeing yourself as a victim, you’ll end up being one.

Is that what you want ?

Of course not.

So DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! It doesn’t have to be that way. You can choose right now, and every single day, to see yourself in a positive, strong light.

The way you see yourself is up to you. It

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Tewkesbury Tigers Under 9s Rugby team travelled to Stow last month for their first contact matches of the season.

The first game saw Tewkesbury run out 30-20 winners; in the second both clubs fielded completely different sides and although Tewkesbury tackled well, Stow were victorious. A third highly competitive game combined players from the other two, and Tewkesbury defended gallantly to hold on to their 20-10 lead. The Tigers thanked Stow for a really enjoyable day’s Rugby.

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Last month the Jelly Roll Café in Tewkesbury featured a trio of jazz musicians to perform to a dining audience, wrties Rob Wakerley.

“You must be from the News of the World then?” said Kevin Grenfell, the trombonist in the Jazz trio.

I explained that I wrote for the Tewkesbury Direct magazine, and even though his expectations may not have been lived up to - mine certainly were.

The trio of musicians consisting of Kevin Grenfell, Richard Leach and Roger Heeley, put on a show of jazz that impressed the many diners in the Jelly Roll Café.

They ranged their repertoire from famous Fats Waller songs, to ‘Bye Bye Blues’- a jazz classic which just couldn’t be left out.

The mix of Roger

Rob Wakerley Heeley’s expert piano playing, combined with the sounds of two trombonists, carried throughout the Jelly Roll Café on the sunny Sunday afternoon.

Their entertaining interaction with the audience complemented the performance, as they got them laughing inbetween songs.

If you ever want some great Jazz for a live event, this is the group to call!

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JUNIOR CRICKET AWARDS

To contact Tewkesbury Direct,please call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk Published by Tewkesbury Direct, 3 Station Cottages, Toddington, GL54 5DT. Designed, edited and produced

by The Overbury Press. © Tewkesbury Direct 2012.

Reproduction of any material within this issue is not permitted without the agreement of the publishers.

Izzy New receives her award

Dinky Divers - learn to swim classes for babies • Forms a close bond between guardian and baby Dinky Divers run ten week classes at Cascades Leisure Centre in Tewkesbury throughout the school term Beginners start in the ‘Dinky Shrimps’ and can progress up to ‘Dinky Sharks’ A ten week course costs £110

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• Provides a complete physical workout for heart, lungs, respiratory system and muscle groups • Improvements to co-ordination, balance and motor skills • Provides the skills required to help a baby should they fall into water accidentally

Tewkesbury Cricket Club held its junior presentation evening on Friday 12th October.

The club was pleased to receive confirmation that three of its young players have been selected for the Cheltenham & Cotswold District squads for next season.

Kieran Brooks and Harry Low have been chosen for the U14 squad and Joshua Fendt for the Under 12s. Furthermore, two of the club’s players, twin sisters Izzy and Georgia New, have been invited to attend a trial for Gloucestershire Under 12 girls’ side.

Izzy New received the award for the Most Improved Under 11 player from the Club’s Junior Cricket Coordinator, Gwyn Williams.

LOCAL PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS RETURNS After a very successful first season, Tewkesbury’s Premier League Darts is back this month.

Keen players will be stepping up to the oche at DD’s snooker club in Oldbury road from November onwards.

For more details dropl into the club or call 07889 746046.

AT THE MOATS

Stroud RFC are the first visitors to The Moats this month, when they come to take on Tewkesbury in a Gloucestershire Premier Rugby fixture.

The Stroud fixture will be on Saturday 10th, with Widden Old Boys the visitors on 17th. Tewkesbury’s first XV also travel to play Whitehall on Sat 24th.

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