Tewkesbury Direct Magazine October 2012

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Thirteen year old star of BBC Child of our Time Helena Young has spent the summer filming the new series, whilst her mum Jeanette has been winning a new business contract for Tewkesbury.

Helena has been filmed the chance of supporting since her mother was businesses and young pregnant in 1999, and in people in Tewkesbury. the new year will be the Via her company star of the ninth series Belena Training, she has which is presented by won a contract to proLord Robert Winston. vide apprenticeships in Keeping her mum Business AdministraJeanette busy has been tion, Marketing and Care.

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IT’S A FAIR MOP! Gloucestershire’s largest annual street fair will take place right in the heart of Tewkesbury this month, writes Shelby Powell.

The two day festival on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th October 2012 will see the town centre filled with fun fair rides, traditional games and sideshows and stalls. Entry is free.

If you'd like to see scaled down versions of the traditional mop fair rides, pop down to the Methodist Church Hall (by The Cross) on Saturday 8th October, between 10.00 am and 4.30 pm to view a fantastic display of models all made with great care and attention to detail. For more information see the website www.tewkesburyfairsociety.co.uk

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AN ILLUMINATING EXPERIENCE The Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service once again arranged the annual summer illuminated boat parade.

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The event was hosted by Tewkesbury Marina and took place after their annual ‘Drinks on the Lawn’ party.

Head of Severn Unit MVS Nic Price said “Even though the town no longer holds a water festival, local boaters decided to continue holding a river parade each year.”

This year the standard was very high and after a closely fought contest David Phillpots took first place after dressing his launch called the ‘4 J's’ in a topical Olympic theme.

He narrowly beat last year's winner Tony Hill and his boat ‘Marsh Harrier’ into second place.

The winner was presented with the challenge trophy and a cheque by Marina Manager Simon Amos.

Severn Unit provided safety cover for the event and led the procession with their own boat MVS Pirata.

Nic Price comment-

Tewkesbury’s illuminated boat parade ed: “Unit members lead a varied and interesting life and are always ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

“Two of our members, Jane Thomas and David

Peet, were recently out on a Monday evening training exercise in the unit's inflatable, when they spotted a sheep swimming in the middle of the river.

“The animal was in a very distressed state, but with great difficulty they managed to tow the exhausted animal ashore. It was hauled out of the river onto the bank, which was a difficult operation as the sheep's fleece was waterlogged, making it very heavy.”

New members are always welcome at the unit on Monday evenings. Meetings are held at Tewkesbury Day Centre in Station Road from 7.30pm.

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MAYOR RECOGNISES BEAUTIFUL WORK It has become a Tewkesbury tradition that ever 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.

A presentation was held at the end of the summer to recognise those who had made major contributions to beautify the town.

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.

He thanked the local businesses for their incredible support, not only in providing their own displays but also in sponsoring all the tubs,

Town Mayor’s Presentations (Photo: Nick Jones) baskets and coronets.

Support from the town council was reduced this year and the Borough Grant withdrawn some time ago.

Special tribute was paid to Margaret White, who was unable to attend due to illness, and Peter and Chris Aldridge – without all their efforts little would happen. Brian Williams of Cornerways Nursery was also thanked; Brian

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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.

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

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LOCAL ARTISTS TO MOUNT EXHIBITION Roger Sibley, assisted by another local artist Liz Foxen, runs an art class for a small group of people who want to learn more about how to paint and draw.

The group, which meets in members homes, started informally in Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury about four years ago, but has now broadened its scope.

Two years ago the group staged a small exhibition in Tewkesbury Library, but this year they are planning a week long exhibition.

This will be held in Holy Trinity Church itself from October 15th to 21st.

Holy Trinity is a large space to fill, so other members of Holy Trinity, friends and members of the Bredon U3A Art group have all been invited to exhibit as well.

Some exhibitors have turned their art work into cards which will be on sale, as will most of the paintings and photographs themselves.

A proportion of the proceeds of sales will go

to mission projects supported by Holy Trinity.

The exhibition is open Monday 15th to Saturday 20th October from 10am to 4.30 pm each day, and on Sunday before and after the 10am and 3pm services. Entry is free and tea and coffee are available.

FAIR BOOK LAUNCHED Fairground photographer Steve Perry from Ashchurch will be launching a new book ahead of this year’s Mop. On Sunday 7th October (11am-4pm) Steve will be signing copies of ‘Danter’s Travels’ at the Royal British Legion in Church Street, Tewkesbury. The book is an illustrated history of the famous family of showmen.

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GIG FOR LEVANA’S TRUST A charity gig will take place at the Watson Hall next month in aid of the Levana Hanson Trust.

Local girl Levana lost her legs to meningitis as a baby, and her trust raises money for both research into the condition and the children’s unit at John Radcliffe Hospital.

Top of the bill at the Watson Hall on Sat 24th November are Wrathchild, supported

by Ska’d, Binomial and others. The gig starts at 7pm. An indoor market will be held beforehand, 10am-2pm.

There was a good turn out for the local branches of Cats’ Protection’s homing day held recently at Folly Gardens Vets in Walton Cardiff. Eight kittens were found new homes after the event, but there are still plenty more adult cats looking for good homes.

Tewkesbury branch has now joined forces with Gloucester and Cheltenham. If you would like to help the charity or adopt a cat and live in GL20, call 0845 371 2730. For GL19 call 07891 112 654.

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Paul Foreman said: “I had a Rover, which Peter said he could tidy up for me. When it came back from the garage, it looked like new. I was so proud to run it - and it was admired by many people.”

RAIL MEET AGAIN Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society has embarked on its 20122013 winter schedule.

On Tuesday 23rd October Paul Dorney will present a show entitled ‘More B&W Treasures, at the YMCA in Church Street from 7.45pm. All are welcome: for more details call 07792 790610.

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HISTORIC BATON RELAY VISITS TEWKESBURY The Boys' Brigade in Tewkesbury was privileged to be involved in an historic event to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and her role as Patron of the Boys' Brigade movement.

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in 1935, was used to take a personal message from the Queen to the Boys’ Brigade’s annual council meeting in London last month.

The baton began its journey at Balmoral Castle in August and was passed between Boys Brigade Battalions in a variety of unusual ways.

It travelled through Scotland and then on to Ireland before being flown to Newcastleupon-Tyne, where it started its long journey throughout England.

The First Tewkesbury Company paddled the baton by bell boat from Croft Farm to land at Kings John's Bridge, then onwards to Tewkesbury Abbey.

A relay run around the town brought it to its final stage in Tewkesbury, when it was transported by Ian Boskett's miniature steam railway to Brigade HQ. The epic journey then continued into Wales before reaching its final destination.

The Boys Brigade baton carried by James Boskett and Tewkesbury’ teacher Steve Fisher with the Olympic torch he carried as part of the round-Britain relay.

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All aboard!: baton and torch head for Brigade HQ via Ian Boskett’s steam railway (Photo: Jack Boskett)

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GARDENING with Ernest Bratt

FRUITFUL GARDENS October is the month when autumn produce abounds. Planting bare rooted stock is the most economical way to start your own orchard, writes Ernest Bratt.

Begin by selecting the shape and size of tree which depends upon the rootstock. This can be a bit confusing so I will use apple trees as an example.

'Very Dwarf' (M27) grow to about 2m, 'Dwarf' (M9) to 2.5m, 'Semi Dwarf' (M26) to 3m, 'Semi Vigorous' (MM 106) to 3.5m, 'Vigorous' (MM111 & M25) to 4m.

Then consider the forms of fruit trees.

'Espalier' are trained with a central trunk with horizontal branches anchored against a wire.

'Fan' have radiating branches and are usually grown against a wall.

'Cordon' are trained to lean to one side making these very economical on space.

'Step Over' are very low growing and are often used to provide a fruiting boundary.

If you have the space, plant an ordinary tree which will need formative pruning in it early years to create a good shape for fruiting spurs.

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Lastly, to ensure good pollination you need to select trees in the same flowering group (or very similar).

For example, 'Grenadier' is group 3 as is 'Worcester Permain'.

These cultivars are known as 'diploids' and having two sets of chromosomes only need one other cultivar as the pollinator.

There is, however, one group known as 'triploids' eg Bramley Seedling (group 3) which requires two non triploid varieties to act

as pollination partners.

Some apples are self fertile egJames Grieve which planted with a 'Bramley' and a 'Worcester' would pollinate well.

Happy choosing - but one word of advice: find a local fruit nursery and seek advice from them before ordering. We have general information on garden design on our website at www.galanthusgardendesign.co.uk or tel 01452 536429.

Ernest Bratt

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Call into see us on Saturday 20th October and Get

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Nick Jones (right) with the rest of the Jones team at The Photo Studio: Kieran Hunt, sister mum Joan, sister Karen and dad John all work in the business.

PHOTO STUDIO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS This month Tewkesbury’s popular photographic shop The Photo Studio marks a quarter century of successful trading on Saturday 20th October.

The business was opened in 1987 by lighting expert Derek Harrison, who had been responsible for many of the early advertisements on the infant commercial station ITV. The Photo Studio’s current owner, Nick Jones, started working in the High Street shop as a Saturday boy when aged just seventeen.

That was back in 1990, and nine years later he bought the company. Since then Nick has run the Photo Studio as a real family business, ably assisted by sister Karen, mum Joan and Dad John.

There have been

many advances in camera technology over the past 25 years, but processing and printing continue to be a core part of the trade. Nick says there is still a great demand for this, with many professional photographers still using film. Printing archive and historic images from old negatives has also increased over the past few years.

Nick is an accomplished photographer himself: weddings and portraiture (especially of children) form a large part of his portfolio.

Passport photography is also available on site, together with a wide

range of associated services: albums, prints, cards, frames etc.

Camera sales are on the up too - and Nick is always willing to give shoppers the benefit of his advice.

“With Christmas just around the corner, it’s worth remembering that we can offer a range of really unique personalised items,” said Nick.

“Your own photographs can be used to create thoughtful gifts such as calendars. We can even create key rings, picture mugs and lots of other super presents too.”

For more details drop into the store at 22 High Street.

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With panoramic and uninterrupted views towards the Malverns this detached home has been carefully improved and maintained. 3/4 double bedrooms all with ensuite facilities; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room.

Detached village home tucked away in cul de sac position with lovely views to the rear. 15 years old, quality built with generous room sizes; 4 double bedrooms; ensuite; Large kitchen/breakfast room; 2 receptions; utility; open fire; double garage.

Bredon

Stonehills

Newtown

£345,000

£265,000

£245,000

Individual architect designed detached home with interesting and far reaching views over the marina to hills beyond. 2 double bedrooms both with ensuite facilities; open plan living accommodation; garage; store; parking; rear garden with views.

Immaculately maintained inside and out, this is a spacious 4 bedroom detached home in a sought after established residential area. 2 contemporary styled ensuite shower rooms; family bathroom; refitted kitchen/breakfast room; garage; parking and lovely gardens.

Detached beautifully presented bungalow in no through road on the edge of town. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/breakfast room; conservatory; lovely sized rear gardens; garage; parking.

Kemerton

Bredon

Tewkesbury

£230,000

£215,000

£195,000

Stunning views and position for this immaculately presented, extended semi detached home. 2 double bedrooms; contemporary styled bathroom; modern fitted kitchen; parking, backs onto open fields leading onto Bredon Hill. Gas Central heating upvc double glazing.

Immaculately presented inside and out, an extended detached home with a great feeling of space. 3 bedrooms; open plan dining/living/family room; stylish fitted kitchen with larder; modern fitted bathroom; garage with power and light; parking.

Immaculately presented spacious semi detached home. 3 double bedrooms; master bedroom with ensuite and nursery/dressing room attached. Side garage with access from the well proportioned rear garden. Parking. Open aspect to the front.

Walton Cardiff

Tewkesbury

Northway

£123,000

Perfect first home or investment purchase. One double bedroom coach house which is presented to a high standard. Open plan living accommodation. Modern kitchen with range of fitted units; Garage with store.

Parking.

£100,000

Ground floor 2 bedroom maisonette within this popular over 55s retirement development. Privately positioned overlooking Abbey fields. 24 hour care line; easy access to town centre; super market within 100 yards. Parking; on regular bus route.

£95,000

Imaginatively designed, one double bedroomed house.

Lounge with spiral staircase; modern kitchen; upstairs bathroom with shower over the bath; garden; ample driveway parking for several vehicles. UPVC double glazing.

www.engallcastle.com

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01684 2917811 Call us for details of our quiz nights and entertainment

Test your powers of recall with six of the best trivia questions in Tewkesbury Direct’s popular monthly quiz.

1: Which entertainer, who died recently, wrote the songs ‘You Need Hands’ and ‘You’re a Pink Toothbrush?’

2: Which Shakespearean character appears in the plays Henry IV parts one and two and The Merry Wives of Windsor?

6: Who was the youngest member of The Beatles?

3: Where in the world is the volcano Popocatepetl?

4: Which country will host the finals of the FIFA 2014 football world cup?

MEDIEVAL MUSIC DAY RETURNS

GOSH CHARITY EVENT Lakeside Café Bar at Bredon’s Hardwick will host a charity event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital this month.

Gates will open at 7pm on Friday 12th October, for a hog roast, raffle and live entertainment from the band Paradox.

Tewkesbury’s Body2Soul beauty salon will be on hand too, with plenty of goody bags. Tickets cost £6.00 each (£5.00 in advance).

Paradox are fronted by professional singer Rachel Lea, who will be doing her own bit to raise money by running the Cardiff Half Marathon two days later.

5: What is the common name of the flower Antirrhinum?

Tewkesbury Medieval Music Day, returns for its second year on Saturday October 13th, this year taking place at Theoc House in Barton Street.

Limited places are still available to musicians who play early music and are interested in attending for the day. In the evening there will be a concert, open to members of the public to attend. Further details can be seen online at www.medievalmusicfest.org.uk

Suzanne Ashplant

BLUE CROSS CODE

Charles Carter Lettings is a local independent firm specialising in residential lettings and property management across the borders of the three counties.

If you pop into the Blue Cross Charity shop in Tewkesbury High Street you'll be met with smartly dressed staff and volunteers thanks to the delivery of new uniforms, writes Sheby Powell.

Pictured above is manager Suzanne Ashplant showing off the new uniform. Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity which helps pet owners who cannot afford private veterinary treatment, finds homes for unwanted animals, and educates the public in the responsibilities of animal ownership.

We like the new uniform, and think its just 'purr' fect!

We offer a fresh approach to the local letting and property management market by providing a personal and high quality service throughout the letting and management of your property.

Following a very successful summer we urgently require 1, 2, 3 and 4+ bedroom properties for letting to quality tenants that are on our register.

All of our tenants come fully credit checked and referenced and we guarantee the rent on managed properties.

Please call the office on: 01684 292154 for free no obligation property valuation and advice on the letting of your property.

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Young Tewkesbury Tigers kitted out for the new season

ROARING AWAY! Tewkesbury Tigers Under 9s Rugby side will cut a dash this season, thanks to a new sponsor Genhart Precision Engineers.

Pictured above in the Tigers’ smart new kit are: (Back row) assistant coach Mark Goodridge, head coach Mark Armstrong, Genhart’s owner Frank Clifford and assistant coach Brian Williams.

(Middle row): Dan Lewis, Charlie Newing, Jack Cordell, Harvey Maycock. Joe Goodridge, Harry Ashton, Sam Williams, Aaron Nunn, Alex Oliver, Oisin Moseley, Charlie Kendrick, Ethan Whybrow and Sean Collins.

(Front row): Tyler Martin, Mason Randell, Brendon Llewellyn, Ellis Todd, Simon Ellwood, Miles Randell and Sam Carter.

The Tigers are the junior section of Tewkesbury RFC, playing and training at the senior club’s Moats ground. The club runs teams in age groups from u7u17. For details visit www.tewkesburytigers.co.uk

SAY COTSWOLD, C’EST CHIC! Local lady Lou Figgett has started a new business selling vintage gift and home wares.

Her business, Cotswold Shabby Chic, is currently selling via Facebook, but will be having a stall at a charity event in the Watson Memorial Hall on Tuesday 16th October.

Worth a look if you are looking for something truly unique from a trinket to a hamper.

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Lee, Nicki, Pete, Richard and Steve

WEEKLY SPECIALS FROM HALFORDS 5LB Chicken Thighs £10.00 2KG Minced Beef £10.00 5LB Diced Lean Braising £14.90

5LB Spare Rib Pork Chops £12.00 5LB Belly Pork Joint or Sliced £10.00

Try Our Homemade Produce • Family Gravy Pies – Chicken & Ham £3.95 • Steak & Kidney Pie £3.95 • Steak & Ale Pie £3.95 • Venison & Red Wine Pie £4.95 • Mixed Game Pie £4.95 Homemade Faggots, Brawn, Corned Beef, Scotch Eggs, Cold Sliced Meats, Black Pudding, Sausage Rolls etc.

Locally reared meat and award-winning sausages

Orders placed before 30th November 2012 will be entered into a FREE raffle for either two Roses Theatre cinema tickets (Jan-Mar 2013) or a Gloucester Rugby Corporate Diary (not available to purchase).

Come into the store to enter - no purchase necessary.

Open Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.15pm Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm

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GOTHERINGTON REVEALED Gotherington Station, on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, is where the train traveller marvels at the restoration work that has turned the location into a unique time capsule.

The restored station building and platform

Owners Bryan and Savita have toiled hard for years to transform the spot into an authentic GWR railway station.

And now their work has been recognised in a new book, part of a series called Railways and Recollections, published by Silverlink.

Bryan wrote the book to explain the highs and lows of the restoration work, and the history that made the station what it is today.

The book will be launched during a special open weekend at Gotherington station, on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November.

As parking is very limited at Gotherington, visitors are advised to catch the GWR train from either Cheltenham Race Course or Winchcombe stations The publishers will also have a stand at the GWR’s Winchcombe Station. At just £6 the book is a great buy - and may even inspire readers to build their own dream, just like Bryan.

The station’s gardens Bryan Nicholls

The grounds are filled with railwayana

WINTER AWAY DAYS Mon to Thursday 1st November 2012 – 28th February 2013 Coffee and bacon sandwich, 18 holes of golf ONLY £20 per person (min 8 players) Discounts available on pre booked buggy hire

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NOTHING BEATS A GOOD OLD FETE Visitors were in for a sunny treat at the annual Southview farm fete at Tredington. Organisers had to postpone the event for a week due to the weather,but the sun came out at the family event which raises valuable funds for Cancer Research UK.

Kathy Stagg, on behalf of the friends of Southview farm, was delighted to announce that £1,333 had been raised for Cancer Research UK at the fete and there was still some money to be included in that figure. Kathy wants to pass on big thankyou’s to all those who helped in the success, and that if their efforts over the years help just one person with cancer then it has all been worth it.

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WHAT’S NEW @ THE PAINT POT? • Mosaic Classes After the success of the sold out Glass Art and Creative Painting & Drawing classes this term The Paint Pot is expanding its adult art classes to include Mosaic.

Mosaic – There will be two 6 week courses running from the beginning of November Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm from 1st Nov Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm from 2nd Nov Cost = £60 + materials There will also be a 1 day mosaic session on Sunday 4th Nov 10am – 4pm Cost = £30 + materials * £20 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place (£10 deposit on one day course), remaining course fees due 1 week prior to course start. Phone or email to book.

Artist and tutor Heather Sunderland says “Learn the craft of mosaic construction. Make a piece for your home, perhaps a mirror or a paving stone for the garden or a Christmas gift for a loved one.

Come with your thoughts and ideas and lets get mosaicing!”

• Christmas Pottery Stock Verity Lannie, owner and manager of The Paint Pot says, “Our Christmas stock is now available with items including Christmas baubles, tree decorations, plates and trinket boxes. These make lovely, original decorative pieces for your own home over the festive season or alternatively make great Christmas presents for friends and family.”

• More Adult Pottery Painting Evenings Verity goes on to say “The adult pottery evenings have been incredibly popular so we will be running them once a month. The evening is very relaxed and informal, people can paint what ever they want to and there is no minimum spend. Many people come with a firm idea of what they want to do where as others need a little more guidance.

We are on hand all evening to help and advise, plus we have lots of books with pottery painting ideas in for those who need a little inspiration. There are also plenty of stencils, stamps and designs that can be traced for those who don’t feel confident to paint freehand. Those participating are also welcome to bring their own alcohol which some find helps with their creativity!”

Thurs Oct 18th, Thurs Nov 15th & Thurs Dec 13th 7pm – 10pm. Call or email to book

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OLYMPIC HERO LAUNCHES SCHOOL ROWING CLUB Thanks to donations from private sponsors including Costain PLC, as well as a lottery grant, Tewkesbury School Rowing club has been able to buy three racing fours and take to the water.

One of the boats has been named after local rowing hero and

double olympic medallist Zac Purchase, MBE, who was in town last month for the club’s launch.

Severn Vale housing have also recently pledged their support to the rowing club’s project, and the club has been awarded Olympic legacy funding from Gloucester-

shire NHS and Active Gloucestershire.

The launch of the new club will give the young people of Tewkesbury the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their local Olympian, using both the rivers Avon and Severn.

Helena Hague and Amanda Orton

TEWKESBURY PROMOTED AT WESTMINSTER Local MP Laurence Robertson organised a lunchtime reception at the House of Commons last month, to promote Tewkesbury and all it has to offer, writes Shelby Powell.

Among the invited guests were Helena Hague of Kalliste and Amanda Orton of Pretty Special, who made sure Tewkesbury Direct didn’t miss the party by taking a copy along.

‘Tewkesbury - Open for Business’ was held on the Thames-side terrace and provided networking opportunities to market the town as a business, residential and leisure destination.

Laurence Robertson with Olivia Hutchins and Joanna Dale (Photo: Nick Jones)

Abid Nasir, Laurence Robertson and Sue Lambert (Photo: Nick Jones)

Inviting entries for our forthcoming auctions

Thursday 25th October and Thursday 22nd November in our new salerooms The Old Boys School, Gretton Road, Winchcombe Plenty of free local parking

Tel: (01242) 603005 Entries of antiques, silver, porcelain, furniture, works of art, jewellery, coins, medals and collectables always invited email: admin@bespokeauctions.co.uk www.bespokeauctions.co.uk Online catalogue available 20 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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Christmas time is party time at Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club Traditional Festive Party Nights from £25 per person

Monte Carlo Nights £32.95 per person

ABBA Tribute Night £36.50 per person

Masquerade Ball from £32.95 (private parties also available)

Christmas Residential Package from £195 per person

New Years Eve Black Tie Masquerade Ball £80 per person Or stay overnight also from £135 per person

New Years Eve Family Party £55 per person Or stay overnight also from £99 per person For further information please contact our events office on 01684 296200 or email events.tewkesbury@hilton.com

Special Evening Wedding Reception Package ‘ We are running a special evening wedding reception offer to include’ • Arrival drink • Toast • Evening Buffet • Resident Disco • Complimentary room for bride and groom for the wedding night • £22.95 per person If you would like to include a civil ceremony at the hotel also the price will be £25.95 per person (you must arrange the registrar yourselves with Cheltenham Registry Office).

This offer is subject to availability and minimum numbers must be 50 to include hotel disco.

For further information contact Karen Openshaw on 01684 296200 or email karen.openshaw@hilton.com

PUCKRUP HALL OPEN EVENING - THURSDAY OCTOBER 11TH 5PM – 9PM Come and see Puckrup Hall set for weddings and special events and meet with our dedicated co-ordinators to see how we can help you to plan your perfect celebration or festive event. Light refreshments will be served.

SEE YOU THERE!!

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

OCTOBER, STOPTOBER This October marks the Stoptober campaign, writes Peter Badham.

The Department of Health is asking the eight million smokers to quit for one month in October.

Evidence confirms that if you quit for 28 days , you are five times more likely to quit completely.

If a person smokes 20 cigarettes a day , they could save £200 over the 28 day quit period Community pharmacies have trained advisers who can offer a

Peter Badham range of Nicotine replacement products free, if you do not pay for your prescriptions.

You do not need to make an appointment,

come in any day or time that suits you.

At Badham Pharmacy we have gone one step further; quit with us for one month and we will give you a £25 voucher as a thank you for making that life changing decision.

With Christmas around the corner you could use that voucher to treat a loved one with a special present.

Please give the challenge some serious thought and make those savings next month and every month Peter Badham

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Photo A

One should never trust a façade in history – least of all what seems a Tudor style building.

Lloyds Bank (C) 1819 High Street is often admired as a historic building. Historical photographs are valuable, because of not only the subject, but often more because of the background they reveal.

The grainy photographs above, from the Cheltenham Graphic, record two scenes of the Boer War the Declaration in 1899 (A) and celebrations for its ending in 1902(B).

The Town Hall is the subject - but study the building to the right of the Town Hall – and compare it with photograph C. Architectural

Photo D

Photo C

Historian David Verey notes that he bank “has suffered the indignity of being covered with floorboards”.

This restoration dates from 1921 (D) when Lloyds closed their other branches and made it the Tewkesbury H.Q..

The 1902 photo shows more detail of the building, possibly erected c1860.

Lloyds expanded by taking over a lower house at no 20.

By 1938 the Manager’s residential upper floor had been Photo grandiosely named ‘The Gables’. This was per-

haps the last “Tudor” restoration, started by Thomas Collins at the Cross before 1900.

Nevertheless, I think that we would all agree that the High Street is improved by Lloyds’ conversion.

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS! Margaret White receiving the Gold Award from Britain in Bloom

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LEGAL MATTERS with Thomson & Bancks

RESOLVING FAMILY ISSUES Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has come of age and is no longer alternative, so its now called Dispute Resolution (DR).

This is something more and more couples are preferring to use to resolve their family issues.

There is now a greater understanding of the available methods of DR, Collaboration, Mediation and Arbitration, and a greater realisation that allowing the courts to adjudicate does not provide any certainty of outcome and adds considerably to the stress.

With the virtual demise of family legal aid next year couples getting together with their solicitors will become commonplace, relying on the courts being an expensive rarity.

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The Gloucestershire Collaborative POD organised awareness event in Cheltenham.

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TEWKESBURY TOWN COLTS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK COACHING CENTRE Tewkesbury Town Colts F.C. has opened its new look Coaching Centre on the All Weather Pitch at Tewkesbury School.

Coaching sessions will be running on a weekly basis from 10am until 11.30am, with registration between 9.45am and 10am at the AWP Changing Rooms. Each session will cost ÂŁ3 to attend and is aimed at children from Reception to Year 3 with the intention of introducing them to football and developing their basic skills in a fun and secure environment.

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(Left) Students Tim Orchard and Jessica Piesse, with Tewkesbury School head teacher Mr. G Watson. To the right of the plaque are Mr J Hannant, President of the Old Theocsbrian Society, Maureen Turland (Tewkesbury Civic Society), J Bayliss and G Turland, both Old Theocsbrians.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL REMEMBERED A plaque has been unveiled to mark the historic site of Tewkesbury’s former Grammar School, opposite the abbey.

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SPORTS CENTRE’S OPEN DAY SUCCESS Tewkesbury School Sports Centre held its annual Open Day on last month.

The day kicked off with a football tournament on the All Weather Pitch successfully run by partner club Tewkesbury Town Colts FC. Tournament winners were Alcester U12’s and Lenches Panthers U13’s.

There were also drill sessions for ages 8 and under.

Other activities included Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis and Basketball, Snorkelling with Dive 90 and canoeing with Cheltenham Canoe Club in the pool.

Centre Manager Paul Baker said “It was a fantastic day for the community to see the range of activities on offer here at Tewkesbury School Sports Centre.

“With a wide range of groups using the facilities based at Tewkesbury School, there should be something for everyone, young or old and with over 400 people coming to the open day, it was a great success!”

Gravity Fitness raised over £150 for Macmillan cancer support by having an Aerobathon, whilst also showing off

the wide variety of fitness classes they have to offer in the dance studio whilst the fitness studio was also available to new comers!

Clive Harrison and Tewkesbury Shotokan Karate Academy did some mesmerising and action-packed martial arts displays and new comers were encouraged to give it a go.

The Bouncy Castle was available for the younger children: this equipment is available to hire for birthday parties during the school holidays and over the weekend for only £35 per hour.

Paul added “with the October half term looming, the sports centre team are gearing up for a busy time with the Multi Sports Courses and Football Camps that run throughout the school holidays. Having just got over the summer holidays where we catered for over 250 children enjoying a vast array of different sports we have just enough time to recuperate before the October half term holiday!”

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No, that’s not a misspelling. This is a tale of women pirates who were as much, or maybe even more of a scourge of the oceans than the men.

This is a rip-roaring evening of fun and frolics for the whole family. The panto-style play has been written by Manor Players member Ian Leaver, with the assistance of colleague Richard Ford. All of the songs and music are totally original too, and have been composed by Paul Harding.

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THE WHEATPIECES PULL OFF ANOTHER GREAT FAMILY EVENT The sun appeared just in time for the annual Wheatpieces Fun Day organised by the Parish Council.

Flocks of families came to try out the free activities from circus skills and face painting to Zumba with Sue and Kirsty. A traditional Punch and Judy show entertained the smallest members of the family while parents enjoyed browsing outside stalls.

Tewkesbury Boys Brigade provided a tasty BBQ and there was tea, delicious cup cakes and ice cream to wash it all down. The dog show and cat re-homing scheme organised by the local Cats Protection League also proved popular draws.

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WETTEST SUMMER ON RECORD, GREATEST SUMMER FOR BRITAIN Ok we may have been sick and tired of the weather, which caused so many cancellations of so many events, but in other respects, Britain did spectacularly well!

The doubters said we’d never do it, we’d never finish the stadium on time, the costs would spiral out of control, there would be traffic chaos, commerce would be severely interrupted and what on earth were the organisers thinking of, when they wanted to stage the Olympic Games of all things in one of the busiest cities in the world. The message from the gloom-mungers was - ‘Stay away from London!’ – So we didn’t; we ignored all that, when we finally got tickets and went – into the chaos? What chaos? We wafted into North London without a hitch, parked – no problem and headed for the tube.

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same all over town.

Everyone has talked about the ‘feel good’ factor; well it was there in abundance! I never saw one unhappy face, people had time to talk and share, the 77,000 Locog volunteers all deserved a medal of their own, with their quietly secure and caring support. And London Transport – what about them?

Fantastic!....is all I can say. Their organisation and efficiency was second to none. The staff were always on the case, helpful, polite and informative; in other words – Brilliant! We were never held up; it all ran like clockwork.

Strangers talked to one another, multi-culturalism proved that it can work and the Union flag became popular again.

The legacy – and I hope there is one, is that this ‘niceness’, this ‘patience and understanding’, will stick – and wow, do we ever need it! I met many nationalities, who all said: ‘The best games ever’! Even the organisers of the 2000 Sydney

Olympics, who thought that we’d never top their efforts graciously admitted that Team GB had stunned the world with the opening an closing ceremonies.

Leaving alone our biggest medal haul ever, we then go and lift the bar still further with what was without doubt, the biggest, most popular and most rewarding Paralympics of all time.

So let’s see; we cleaned up in the Tour de France, with a one/two – never before in history.

We showed the world how it was done in the velodrome, pulled a load out of the bag in the rowing at Eton Dorney, pushed our gymnasts beyond their wildest dreams, cleaned up spectacularly on ‘Super Saturday’ in the main athletics arena and even found some surprises in the Long jump and boxing. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Andy Murray finally hit the jackpot on Centre Court – and then went on to grab his first Grand Slam. The list just goes on and on.

And the Paralympics?

Well we found some new and very determined stars there too. We found out just how competitive these disabled people were – and they too added a terrific medal haul to our overwhelming table of success. Just look at little Ellie Simmons – can that girl swim!

So where are we now?

The whingers complain about the cost - £9bn, but let’s just put that into perspective: Yes, it’s a lot of money, but Beijing spent more than 4 times that and when you compare it to our own government’s spending this year, which so far adds up to £638bn – that’s ‘a cool £13bn a week’, there are far less memorable ways of using taxpayers money. I quite like this country after all! Bad summer? Pretty good one if you ask me!

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Tewkesbury Town Council has a sum of money available for allocation in 2013/14 as support grants to local, voluntary and charitable organisations that provide services of benefit to the people of Tewkesbury Parish.

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HOP POLE’S HERITAGE REVEALED One of Tewkesbury’s most historic inns, The Royal Hop Pole, opened up the doors to reveal some of its best kept secrets as part of the ‘Discover Tewkesbury’ event last month. The hotel, immortalised after it was used as a setting by Charles Dickens in The Pickwick Papers, was re-opened by JD Wetherspoon in 2008 after a £4.5 million refurbishment.

The Cherub Panel

The Medieval Banqueting Hall

During the renovation work many aspects of the buildings’ fascinating history were revealed, and the pub chain took great care to ensure that everything was preserved for posterity.

The oldest part of the building is the medieval hall, which dates back to the 15th century. This was uncovered during the refurbishment, along with four areas of original painted decoration, which have been conserved. For the Discover Tewkesbury event, Matt Janes of Wetherspoon’s gave visitors a tour of the areas not normally seen by the public including the medieval banqueting hall and the painted panels which are located in and around the hotel’s bedrooms.

Experts believe there may be many more 15th and 16th century artworks as yet uncovered, but not every historic feature is hidden from public view.

The Great Fire Place Last year JD Wetherspoon spent a further £4000 to get the Great Fireplace working again. This is believed to have been used as a hiding place for a priest and children during the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 - and is the focal point for one of the ancient hostelry’s ghost stories.

Tewkesbury has over 350 listed buildings: the Royal Hop Pole is certainly one of its best

The tour was led by Matt Janes

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HISTORY TO BE PROUD OF

Last month Tewkesbury's rich history and heritage came alive during a four day Discover Tewkesbury event. Organised as part of an annual and countrywide event, Heritage Open Days, this was the first year various organisations in Tewkesbury had worked together to bring such a varied and full programme of events to the town centre.

From free admission to museums and places of interest, to guided walks and talks - there was an event suitable for every age group and interest.

Both the Museums Members of the Volunteers at arranged 'hands on 'acpublic viewing the Tewkesbury Museum tivities to keep the photographic exhibiputting up their youngest members of tion depicting 100 Heritage Open Day thefamily occupied, and years of the high banner ready to welshopaholics were street organised by come visitors catered for with a tradiTewkesbury's Civic tional craft fair inside Society.

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The camera doesn’t lie: Linda Coxshall, manThe Royal Hop Pole’s ager of Royal Hop Pole unique character is evident who organised behind throughout the hotel, as the scenes tours of the these leaning stairs show. historical treasurers They may look straight found at the Church after a night at the bar!

Street coaching inn, said “We had to turn people away as the tours were over subscribed. It 10% was so popular we'd be OFF happy to organise ‘ something like this FIRST again.”

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Report from the organisers The event went well and weather was great! Due to circumstances beyond our control we had to cancel the live music 5 days before. This was due to licencing requirements and this did affect the number of visitors to the show.

Despite this, everyone who visited the show had lots to do and see from the fair rides, to the games, face painting, craft stalls, Amy Bastin dance group, and Montys allsorts dog agility demonstrations and the working field demonstrating traditional farming practices, sheep and vintage vehicles also.

A big thank you to the air cadets who helped both days. Next years show will be fully licensed and even bigger!

POEMS & PINTS NIGHT At ‘The Library Room’ Theoc House, Barton Street, Tewkesbury. On Monday October 29th 2012, 7.30 for 8pm start ‘til 11.00pm. Anyone wishing to perform, read, recite, sing, play an instrument or tell a story, can do so, all are welcome. (All proceeds to go to the Stonehill Sculptures). £2 entrance with raffle & bar. Ticket info: George Pope, Tel: 07684 297874

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We gave as much advice as we could and also some more numbers to try and asked her to get back in touch with us if she had no luck finding somewhere for the cub.

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So, we ended up having to make the same journey all over again some twelve days later once the new cub had received treatment and been stabilised.

At least we know that three otter cubs will be released back into the wild in just over twelvemonths time.

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It will take place at the store in Tewkesbury High Street on Thurs 4th October from 7-9pm.

10% of purchases made during evening will go to the charity, a complimentary Bucks Fizz will be served. This will be a great evening to browse Kudos’ autumn fashion range and to help this worthy cause.

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Junior Cricket Co-ordinator Gwyn Williams said “the weather has made it a difficult year for all local cricket clubs, but the rain doesn’t seem to have dampened the enthusiasm of our youngsters”.

A highlight for the Swilgate based club has been the large numbers of players of primary school age that it is attracting; with the under 11’s finishing second in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket League.

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TEWKESBURY GLAZING COMPANY CLEANS UP Tewkesbury-based double glazing specialists L&L Installations have been appointed as local distributors for a new range of industry specific cleaning and protection products.

L&L, which has its head office and showrooms in Red Lane, manufactures its own PVCu windows, doors and conservatories at Tewkesbury Business Park.

Now the company is able to offer its customers an additional selection of products which will help to keep their installations in pristine condition.

Windowax’s range has been designed to restore existing units to their original condition, as well as protecting newly fitted units.

Right now, L&L are offering a 10% discount on all Windowax products when collected from their town centre showrooms.

There are four separate items on offer: Revive, Clean, Protect and Glass.

Windowax Clean is a PVCu cream cleaner designed to cut through grease, ingrained dirt and stains. Its effective formula contains a mild

abrasive which gently and safely cleans surfaces leaving a sparkling finish. It is safe to use on both PVCu and aluminium products.

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It is also suitable for removing various sticky residues, and finger marks from new installations, as well as restoring older products to their original new look.

Windowax Protect shields surfaces from dirt, traffic grime and insect stains.

By not allowing stains to ingrain, it greatly reduces cleaning maintenance and gives surfaces a long lasting shine. It is made with a special blend of polymers, resins, and natural Carnauba - known for being one of nature’s hardest waxes. It is safe to use on all PVCu and aluminium products as it contains no cleaners or abrasives.

Finally, there is Windowax Glass. This is a powerful cleaning solution containing a high level of detergents and solvents for rapid drying, leaving a smear and static free finish: ideal for use on glass and mirrors.

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WORLD SQUASH DAY IN TEWKESBURY

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Tewkesbury Bridge Club is offering supervised sessions for improvers - an opportunity for those people who have previously played bridge and who wish to refresh their game.

Pre-prepared hands will be played and discussed in a relaxed atmosphere at the meetings, on Wednesdays at Tewkesbury Day Centre in Station Road (7.00pm).

Rubber Bridge players who may wish to convert to Duplicate Bridge with a view to joining the club are also welcome.

New participants will join a group of members who have attended beginners lessons for the past year, and who will now form the basis for the group.

There is a £10.00 enrolment fee for new players, and a weekly fee of £2.00 per head which includes refreshments.

For more information please call Hilary Morgan (01386) 555976 or Ann Bruckshaw (01684) 292356.

Alternatively, you can email the club at tewkesburybridgeclub@hotmail.com or ann.bruckshaw@btinternet.com. Details of the club can be found on the website www.bridgewebs.com/tewkesbury.

club will count towards an overall global result between Team Squash and Team 2020.

In addition to the 2020 Challenge Match, the club will also be staging a number of development activities to attract new members to this fast, exciting sport.

Everybody is welcome to come and watch.

WHY NOT GIVE PROBUS A TRY? Tewkesbury Probus Club is inviting retired people to join them for stimulating, enjoyable and congenial gettogethers. They meet on Tuesday mornings from 10.15 until noon in the comfortable Bredon Village Hall, and have a variety of speakers lined up for this season.

The club welcomes anyone interested in trying the meetings out.

For details please call Peter Freestone on (01684) 850740 or Christopher Frith on (01684) 773164.

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Friday 19th October: UMPFF (originals and classics), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Friday 5th October: Glen Leon (guitar), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Thunder Road (rock covers), The Anchor 1774.

Saturday 6th October: Crispian Steele-Perkins, (World-renowned trumpet player), Concert at St Giles’ Church, Bredon, 8pm.

Tickets £12 (01386) 881517. Masterclass at 2pm £20 (inc concert).

Leon Day (guitar/vocal) The Berkeley Arms.

Saturday 13th October: Tasha (guitar/vocal), The Berkeley Arms.

Tewkesbury

LIVE! Saturday 13th October: Tim Pitman, (the voice of Somerset), Farmers Arms, Apperley Tuesday 16th October: Philip Henry & Hannah Martin (roots music) The Roses Theatre.

The Delray Rockets, The Anchor 1774.

Wed 24th October: Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes, (legendary folk band with bass player) The Roses Theatre.

BARNDANCE FOR THE ARRIVALL

A barn dance is being organised to help fund Tewkesbury Battlefield Society’s sculpture project.

The society has commissioned two sculptures to mark the site of the Battle of Tewkesbury.

Two giant wooden horses, symbolising victory and defeat, are planned to be located at

the Stonehills roundabout. The sculptures will be known as ‘The Arrivall.’

The barndance will take place at the Watson Hall on Saturday 13th October with music by

the Free Spirit band.

Tickets cost £12.50 to include a buffet supper.

Contact Geraldine on 07917 878979 or Amanda on 01684 273324 for tickets or further details.

Friday 26th October: Tasha, Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Saturday 27th October: John Quinn (Irish singer), The Berkeley Arms.

Fri 5th Oct

Friday 28th October: Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, 7.30pm The Roses Theatre.

Fri 19th Oct

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

Kickback, The Anchor 1774.

Fri 2nd Nov

Thurs 15th November: The Christians,7.30pm, The Roses Theatre.

Thursday 18th October

All events are at Tewkesbury venues unless otherwise stated.

WHAT’S 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

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS Now Being Taken

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT & MARKET 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

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DISCOS Fri 12th & 26th and EVERY SATURDAY Why not treat someone?

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Eyes Down at 7.00pm for QUIZ NIGHT: Wednesday 3rd October, Crown Inn, Kemerton. (01386) 725020.

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS Sunday 7th October, 2.30pm. Meet at The Crescent. Two hour guided walks of the battlefield, organised by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.

Finishes in twilight.

SUNDAYS 14th and 28th OCTOBER 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

TWYNING FOOD & CRAFT FAYRE: Saturday 20th October. 10.30am12.30pm, Twyning Village Hall. All local produce and crafts plus refreshments and home-made cakes.

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

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

THE KEMERTON LECTURES: Thursdays at 7.30pm Art historian Dr Gillian White - the development of royal portraiture, religious painting and miniatures. Victoria Hall, Kemerton. £6 per lecture - details from Sue Bennett (01386) 725245.

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WINTER MOTORING TIPS with Ali Phillips Hoo Garage, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7DA Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun: By appointment ONLY

DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT THIS WINTER! It’s hard to believe it, but winter is almost upon us again and the time has come to make sure your car is fully prepared for the colder weather. Ali Phillips, of Bredon-based AGP Autoservice, has given us a few pointers to help ensure your vehicle is fit for purpose this season.

RENAULT CLIO 1.2 DYNAMIQUE (2004), Metallic Red, Manual, Petrol, 1.2 Dynamique, 61,800 Miles, MOT April 2013 . . .£2695

FORD FOCUS 1.6 LX (2004), Metallic Silver, 1.6 LX, 5 door Hatchback, Manual, Petrol, 89,800 Miles, MOT September 2013 . . .£2495

FORD KA 1.3i LUXURY (2001), Metallic Green, Manual, Petrol, 62,000 Miles, 1.3i Luxury, 3 Door hatchback, Mot May 2013 . . . . . . .£1995

VAUXHALL CORSA 1.0 ACTIVE (2003), Metallic Silver, 5 Door Hatchback, Manual, Petrol, 72,000 Miles, 12 Months MOT On Purchase . . . . . . . . . . .£2495 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.0 ELEGANCE (2002), Metallic Silver, Petrol, Manual, 5 door Hatchback, 84,700 Miles, MOT Sept 2013, Just Serviced Sept 2012 . . . . .£2295 RENAULT SCIENIC 1.6 EXPRESSION (2002), Metallic Grey, 5 Door MPV, Petrol, Manual, 72,400 Miles, MOT June 2013, New Service On Purchase . . . . . .£1995 NISSAN ALMERA 1.5 SE (2003), Metallic Blue, Manual, Petrol, 3 Door Hatchback, 68,000 Miles, MOT March 2013, Full Service History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1895 PEUGEOT 206 1.4 LX (1999), Metallic Blue, 5 Door Hatchback, Manual, 1.4 LX, Petrol, 80,400 Miles, Petrol, 12 Months MOT On Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . .£1595 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 AUTHENTIQUE (2001), White, Manual, Petrol, 120,000 Miles, 3 Door Hatchback, 12 Months MOT And a Service On Purchase . . . . . . . .£1595 CITROEN SAXO 1.1I DESIRE (2001), Metallic Gold, 3 Door Hatchback, Manual, 66,000 Miles,Petrol, MOT May 2013, Some Service History . . . . . . . . . . . .£1495 HYUNDAI AMICA 1.0 GSi (2000), , 5 Door Hatchback, Manual, Petrol, 94,000 Miles, MOT June 2013, New Service On Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1195

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Check wiper blade condition. Pull your wiper blades away from the windscreen during winter months to prevent ice build up on the rubber, and to prevent them from sticking to the glass.

Fill your windscreencleaner tank with a winter-rated fluid, so that it can handle the colder temperatures.

When wiping salt, snow and grime from your windscreen, this solution will ensure that the blades won't freeze Check coolants and oil levels and make sure your anti-freeze is up to spec.

Check tyre pressures and tread, including spare. Worn tyres are not only illegal, but lack of grip on slippery roads can be lethal.

Check battery condition and levels, heater functionality and lights - especially if fog lamps are fitted.

Ensure all hinges are greased to prevent doors from sticking.

Check windscreen for chips and cracks that could result in shattering in extreme temperatures.

Of course, there is no substitute for an expert opinion for complete peace of mind.

Ali is always willing to give the benefits of his advice. Please call AGP Autoservice on 07583 181288 with any queries.

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LIGHT UP THE SKIES

G.D.S

The annual fireworks spectacular at Croft Farm will be held on Saturday 3rd November.

The waterside setting is always spectacular, and as usual the £10 per car admission fee will be donated to the Air Ambulance.

Gates will open at 6pm with the fire being lit at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7pm.

Food and drink will be served all night and there will be live music from ‘Over the Hill’ after the display finishes.

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The annual bonfire and fireworks display organised by the Rotary Club will be held on Saturday 3rd November on The Vineyards behind Tewkesbury Abbey.

The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm with the fireworks to follow at 7.00pm.

As usual there will be a funfair for the youngsters plus burgers and hot dogs provided by the Third Tewkesbury Scouts.

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BIRTHSTONE OF THE MONTH with Butwell & Jones

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

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

No other stone resembles October’s birthstone Opal.

Some opals are milky, with delicate flecks of colour; others have more “fire” and colour interplay.

97% of the world’s opals come from Australia, the “opal capital” being the town of Coober Pedy in the south. Early opal miners actually lived in the mine shafts to protect themselves from the blazing sun, leading to

an underground expansion of the town. Coober Pedy is therefore just as famous for its opal mines-turned-accommo-

VINTAGE GEAR! It’s when you’re having a clear out isn’t it, that you find an item of clothing that really is past it’s “best before” date (unless it’s a classic Chanel handbag or suchlike) but it brings back such good memories that you can’t bear to part with it.

Mine?

Well that would be my Guinness sweater. Painstakingly knitted by my (nonknitter) mum when I was about 18, from a pattern that I’d found somewhere. With jeans, rugby shirt and cowboy boots, is was what I’d wear for a night out at the Drum and Monkey – well it was 1979!

Tel: 01684 293386

mum to knit some more, but she declined!

So, am I ever going to wear it again? Most unlikely. Am I going to throw it out? No way!

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Baguettes - Baps - Salad Boxes - Jacket Potatoes Hot and Cold Drinks and Daily Specials - New Hot Boxes Those were the days – Gold Label Barley Wine was 21p a bottle and I could hold my own at darts. That sweater was admired by many a Guinness drinker who offered to buy it from me. I did try to persuade

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promote peace among men. They certainly are heavenly to look at, too!

Opals must be protected from chemicals in much the same way as pearls; but they do benefit from regular wear to maintain their humidity from the air and from the skin... not that those who love Opals need any excuse to wear and enjoy them!

Butwell & Jones Ltd 141 High Street Tewkesbury Tel (01684) 292001

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dation, as for the opals themselves!

In the 1829 novel “Anne of Geierstein” by Sir Walter Scott, the fortunes of the heroine are reflected by an opal; consequently impressionable readers believed that opals brought back luck. The Aborigines, however, believed that opals brought nothing but good.

They believed that the gems were brought from the heavens via a rainbow, to

by K.J. Wignall £ 6.99 each The first two books, by a local author, of a spine-chilling trilogy about ‘The Undead’ are our Halloween review books.

William of Wessex ‘adrift’ since 1256, and Wyndham b.1734 have entangled lives erupting eerily in hair-raising episodes throughout these imaginative books. Just who is Lorcan Labraid?

This descriptive well-written, readable series for young adults, will be appreciated by older readers of "Vampire fiction".

Book three, 'Death' is due in March 2013.

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

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ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS

BUILDING SERVICES

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at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8AN SEWING ALTERATIONS • REPAIRS • CURTAIN/BLIND MAKING • BRIDAL ALTERATIONS • HABERDASHERY

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DRAINAGE

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

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

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

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

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Call 07521 221713

“No Job Too Small” • Part P Domestic Electricians • From small repairs/minor works to re-wiring your entire home • Comprehensive service at competitive rates • Based in Tewkesbury and Evesham Call Alan Knight on Tel 0330 330 4275 Mob 07792 230789 info@askelectricalsolutions.co.uk www.askelectricalsolutions.co.uk

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Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

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KITCHENS

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REPOINTING

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater David Slater, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Smoking Cessation Specialist shares with you an imaginary letter that a smoker writes to Nick O'Teen, the cigarette demon, as he decides to kick the habit for good Dear Nick O’Teen Just to let you know I am breaking with you for good. It’s taken my a long time and thousands of pounds to see how much damage you have done to me over the years. I thought you were my friend BUT I have seen sense at last and am telling you now that I never want to see or have anything to do with you again. I am going to repair the damage that you have done to me WHILE I still have time You make me smell.

You make my house and my clothes smell.

You are forever causing damage – holes in my clothes and burns on my floor.

You follow me everywhere I go, which means I can’t spend quality time just with my family

and other friends who don’t like you.

You make me feel small, insecure and a fool.

You cost me so much money it’s unbelievable – you never pay your way! It costs me about £7 and more a day just to be your friend!

You make my chest wheeze and my teeth rot.

You make the gym difficult and stairs hard to climb.

You will give cancer or emphysema or heart disease or stroke or heart attack one day I can’t buy nice things because you take all my money.

You make me feel ashamed and make me lie to my friends and family.

You take away my self respect.

You make me feel ter-

rible and lonely.

You make me go outside at lunchtime in the cold and wet.

I know it wont be easy to begin with, being without you, but that’s the way it is. You are not welcome in my life ever again so don’t try creeping back as I know you have done in the past.

Nick, I am going to be a NON SMOKER. Put that in your pipe and smoke it Joe Public You want to stop?

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Pedal Steel guitarist Maurice Hipkiss would like more people to be introduced to his instrument, especially the younger generation.

The Pedal Steel guitar is two or sometimes one, necks of an electric guitar, put onto a stand and played using a metal slide. It also features the ‘pedals’ and ‘knee levers’ which are used to alter the pitch of the sound being made by the instrument- a sound strongly related to country music.

Maurice Hipkiss, a Cheltenham based Pedal Steel guitarist, has been playing the instrument for most of his life.

Maurice has played all over the world, covering most of Europe. In the late 70s he played at Wembley stadium- he has also played at the London Palladium with Glen Campbell.

Rob Wakerley Maurice would like to see the younger generation getting more involved with the Pedal Steel guitar; he says that although a challenging instrument to learn, it’s a very rewarding one too. He feels people need a visual exposure to the Pedal Steel guitar to understand what it’s really like; not just an aural one.

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Tom Allcoat receiving the Hospital Cup from tournament organiser Gwyn Williams.

Tewkesbury Cricket Club retained the Hospital Cup, a long standing local Twenty 20 competition, with a 55 run victory over Hatherley & Reddings.

Batting first, Tewkesbury amassed 158-5 in their twenty overs, much of which was due to brutal hitting from man of the match Simon Holmes at the end of the innings.

RUGBY KICKS OFF A new season has begun for Tewkesbury Rugby Club, with the first XV again competing in the Gloucestershire Premier League.

October 6th sees the side travel to Painswick, while on Saturday 20th October they entertain Bristol side Southmead at The Moats in Gander Lane.

St Mary’s Old Boys provide the opposition for the away fixture on Saturday 27th October, with Stroud the visitors to Tewkesbury on Saturday 3rd November.

Full details of the club can be found by visiting the website www.tewkesburyrfc.co.uk. New players are always welcome at all age levels.

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Simon Holmes Holmes bludgeoned 45 runs from a mere 17 deliveries including four sixes. Charlie Bevan (37 not out) and Stuart Tame (28) also batted well for Tewkesbury.

The pick of the Hatherley and Reddings bowlers was Michael Cupper with 3-28 from his four overs.

Hatherley and Reddings were eventually dismissed for 103, with Dan Wall and Tom Allcoat taking three wickets apiece for Tewkesbury.

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