Tewkesbury Direct Magazine October 2021

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It’s all happening in Tewkesbury this autumn, with the Mop Fair set to return to the town centre on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October.

Three important exhibitions took place in the town last month too, staged by Friends of the Earth, Tewkesbury 2030 and HSHAZ Regenerate the High Street.

The Tewkesbury 2030 exhibition, co-ordinated

by Cllr. Vernon Smith, gave visitors a chance to look at plans and discuss them with representatives of the various agencies of future projects. Topics included the new Northway bridge, housing development and proposals for the relief road.

An informative meeting for attendees; if you want to find out more visit tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk As part of The Big Green Week of climate action campaigning drawing attention to climate change and the destruction of the natural world ahead of COP

䡵 Friends of the Earth show at the Methodist Church 26, Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth held an event at the Methodist Church on Saturday 18th September.

Spokesperson Cate Cody said: “There were EV bikes and cars, guided walks to local green spaces, talks regarding Tewkesbury rejuvenation, carbon footprinting, waste reduction, green energy, flooding and poetry. ”There were a steady number of participants throughout the day and it is hoped that the event will be repeated.”

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For those who could not make the event, information is on display at Tewkesbury Heritage Centre (Church Street) and at tewkesbury.gov.uk/hshaz

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by Rose Tremain Paperback £8.99 A story set in 1865, told across two time zones; two quite separate but connected lives revealed to the reader.

Jane Adeane, a doctor's daughter and nurse resides in Bath helping her father in his practice.

She is much loved by her patients, even known as the "Angel of the Baths", her life is mundane, but fulfilling.

However a surprise proposal of marriage from her father's assistant, Dr. Valentine Ross, leads Jane to flee the city to stay with her much loved Aunt in London.

Emmeline Adeane is an artist and free spirit and introduces Jane in to her society where she discovers love with Julietta, the wife of a publisher. Her conventional life is turned upside down while she sits demurely, the subject of her aunt's latest painting. She eventually returns somewhat reluctantly to help her father, whose household has disintegrated after the departure of Jane who ran all things smoothly and efficiently.

Valentine Ross himself is an important figure throughout the book, he is devastated after Jane walks out of the tea room in which he had proposed to her.

The tea room is a new venture run by Irish immigrant Clorinda Morrisey, and he entices her to help Dr Adeane by providing pies for the household after the departure of their cook.

She in her own right, after starting out as a very minor character, grows in importance, and provides her own sub-story as the novel develops.

Meanwhile out in Borneo we meet Sir Ralph Savage, a British "rajah" with eccentric tastes, lavish spending, and his servant, and bed

companion, Leon.

Savage is master of all he surveys, but is also a puppet to Leon's whims. Into their grand household comes Edmond Ross, a naturalist who is recovering from malaria, and it is here the two parts of this novel are loosely connected by the siblings. We learn about Valentine and Edmund's upbringing; as ever Rose Tremain provides her readers with very full characterisations of her principal individuals.

Back in England, Jane a reluctant returnee to Bath and conformity agrees to marry Valentine. How this arrangement unfolds, against the back ground of her passion for Julietta, and whilst we witness the lives of her father and Clorinda, provides a very fulfilling read, as all their lives are revealed to the reader.

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Steam and diesel celebrate 40 years of the GWSR The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is rounding off its 40th Anniversary celebrations with an ‘anything goes’ gala over the weekend of 6th and 7th November.

The railway will be a hive of activity, running its four operational steam locomotives and four of its magnificent historic diesel locomotives to an intensive timetable, which will see more than thirty train arrivals and departures from Toddington station each day.

Apart from the intensive timetable which will feature non-stop trains, double-heading and of course no fewer than eight locomotives, the railway’s workshops will be thrown open for visitors to enjoy.

In addition, the delightful narrow-gauge railway at Toddington will also be operating, adding to the event’s appeal.

Visitors will be able to view locomotives under overhaul or restoration inside the David Page Locomotive Workshops at Toddington and chat to volunteers manning information stands relating to their particular projects.

And, at Winchcombe, the Carriage & Wagon workshops, where the railway’s immaculate coaches are overhauled and maintained, will be open too.

Other visitor opportunities include a chance to enjoy a steam locomotive footplate ride, by prior application (extremely limited numbers available) for just £150 including entry to the event.

It’s also hoped to run a demonstration freight train, with opportunities to ride on the brake van.

GWSR Plc was created in 1981 to acquire and rebuild as much as possible of the former Stratford-upon-Avon to Cheltenham main line, which opened throughout in 1906. It was closed in 1976 and infrastructure removed during 1979-1980 after which British Rail agreed to release the vacant trackbed. The

new company took occupation of a derelict Toddington station yard and organised a highly successful share launch

which enabled the foundations of the heritage line to be established.

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KICKSTART @ TEWKESBURY CO-WORKING We have been delighted to welcome three new Kickstart employees to Tewkesbury Co-Working in the last two months.

Three of our members Sonicbond Publishing, Reward Risk Management Ltd and Treetop Property all run their businesses from Tewkesbury Co-Working and the excellent office space has given them the confidence to employ new staff through the Governments Kickstart scheme.

Co-Working owner Gill Downes said that she was “delighted that not only did the space offer flexibility for its users but it was also enabling new employment, particularly of youngsters”.

Reward Risk Management Ltd and Treetop Property were both based at the Co-Working facilities already, however Sonicbond Publishing purposely moved their business there on a part time basis to enable them to employ a new kickstart worker.

Stephen Lambe, who runs Tewkesbury-based Sonicbond Publishing, says that ‘while I continue to

work from home for part of the week, having the Exchange in place locally allows me to spend part of the week with my Kickstart employee in a very flexible way without having to finance a permanent office. That it’s a very pleasant and spacious working environment is a bonus.’

Jane Baalam of Reward Risk Management added that the modern, light and air-conditioned space was “perfect for her and her new Kickstart employee and was an excellent working environment”.

Two of them are on the Co-Working flexi-tariff and Treetop Property uses the permanent tariff. Gill Downes added that ‘We treat all new enquiries individually and we like to understand what it is they need and tailor a package for them if our standard packages don’t fit their needs.’

When we first launched Tewkesbury Co-Working in late March 2020 we did so in the confidence that market data, and research, clearly indicated a growing demand for shared workspace

especially in the office market. Clearly, this was more about City working but we saw no reason why Towns, perhaps villages and maybe countryside locations would not follow.

What we did not predict was a pandemic and that we would have to close and reopen three times before we could properly drive the business forwards. This has led to much wider uses than may have otherwise occurred, which has helped the local community: • Meeting rooms • Presentations • BOB Club meetings • Workshops • Single day tariffs for holiday makers and short term stays • Team away sessions / • Photocopying scanning / printing Gill said “we have been very lucky to have supportive members who value the space and local people who are keen to support us by using the facilities despite the frustration of opening and closing three times over the last 12 months”.

Thank you to all our members past and present.

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

The Christmas Market promises to be an exciting day!

There is an increase in the amount of festive stalls, and where possible they will be in the centre of the street, so as to provide better access to the shops. Businesses in the streets have been encouraged to open up their doors for further shopping during the day. Attractions include, Father Christmas and his reindeer, 100 market stalls, children’s fair rides, falconry display, mu-

sic entertainment from the Ukulele and Town Training Band’s, The ‘King Arthur’ Roses Theatre Pantomime cast, plus much more!

Gone are the days of Father Christmas getting stuck in the Cherry Picker above the Town Hall! This year, a main stage will be erected next to the Cross to broaden the area for people to gather at 1700 when the lights are switched on

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

A full traffic redirection to avoid the roads named above has been agreed and will be closed on the day of the event from 0700 until 2000. All vehicles in those streets will need to be removed before midnight going into Sunday morning.

A full detailed plan will be available on the Christmas Lights website in due course.

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

page where all monies raised will contribute towards the all important annual testing of the lights and anchor points.

For further information, follow us on Facebook, or visit: w w w. t e w k e s b u r y christmaslights.com.

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m First time cox’n Will Fish in the wheelhouse of MVS Minerva in Portishead Lock.

Despite their last two June offshore training trips being cancelled due to Covid restrictions Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service members were pleased when they were able to take four boats out of Sharpness and down the Severn Estuary at the end of August.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “This training trip went extremely well and enabled 12 members to navigate to Portishead and then into Bristol. Several new members joined us for the trip and gained valuable experience in boat handling, navigation and VHF skills. Will Fish must be congratulated on being cox’n of the Unit’s training boat Minerva for the first time.”

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The BNatural Family Way A 10 year-old entrepreneur has taken her family business a stage further by starting to produce her own natural lipbalms.

Young Summer Connolly, whose family have run the Bnatural Group since 2018, has opened up a venture producing cosmetics using natural ingredients.

The brand Summer has created, Magical Makes, runs alongside Bnatural’s cosmetics.

All are 100% natural, and eco friendly. They include supplements for sport and well-being, face oils and creams, drops, drinks and pet products - all created and blended by the family in Tewkesbury.

Summer’s first range of hemp-based lip balms comes in four varieties.

“Hemp is magical,” said Summer. “It can help with so many things so I thought I would see what I could do.

“My dad makes loads of products, but I thought I would start my brand with popular cherry lip balms.”

Summer’s balms are made using premium hemp seed oil and natural flavouring to give the lips a soothing treat.

Summer will be marketing her goods online and through the family business too. She will be sharing a stall with her dad at the Tewkesbury

䡵 Bnatural’s Sam, Georgina and Summer Connolly with younger sister Delilah Christmas Lights switch on next month.

Summer’s digital art will also be on display, and can also be ordered through her website magicalmakes.co.uk Bnatural, which is based at 74 Barton Street in Tewkesbury, also have the popular natural refill shop on site.

Founded three years ago, the family run business has won three industry awards for its products using ingredients sourced from UK

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These special Curry’s are creations, by local Chefs, and should tempt hungry diners to join in and celebrate, National Curry Week. m The Tawa Special, The Rajshahai Restaurant, High Street Tewkesbury.

4th - 10th October This dish is unique to the Rajshahai, the word Tawa, means, pan in India.

It is a specially prepared dish served in a hot Tawa, a medium spiced meal, usually served with Chicken or Lamb.

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m Goan Fish Curry, is great Curry prepared at Mezbaan Indian Restaurant in Church street.

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A LETTER from Tim Wright, Co-ordinator at Tewkesbury Rejuvenation Initiative Dear readers, Recently, we held a breakfast meeting at the Fox and Hounds Bredon, kindly hosted by Lee Martin, to discuss rejuvenating our lovely town, following its degradation - caused by the Covid 19 crisis as well adapting to meet changes bought about by internet shopping and new lifestyle attitudes.

Clearly, the post-Covid boom in holidays, festivals,

You are welcome to join the weeding parties, become part of the Campaign to Tidy Tewkesbury

Dates and places as follows: Thursday 7th October meet by bus stop in the Crescent 6pm - 7pm Sunday 10th October meet outside Town Hall, Tewkesbury High St., 10am – 11am Wednesday 13th October meet by Peter Ball Estate Agents at the Cross – High St. Thurs 14th October meet by the boat at the back of Avon Sunday 17th October meet outside Town Hall Wednesday 20th October meet at Boots – High St. Sunday 24th October meet outside Town Hall 10am – 11am Then every Sunday, 10am – 11am meeting at the Town Hall until 21st November.

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family days, dining out, and meeting friends, demonstrate that we need a town, that is welcoming, easy to visit, clean, and vibrant.

Working from home is great for some but we still need to get out, interact, and enjoy life.

Our inaugural meeting was brought together by voluntary, committed, and historical supporters of the town.

This is a people’s initiative for help, volunteering will play a major part.

We have started some weeding parties in town and you are welcome to join in, please check the working party dates on the

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If you can help, do get in touch with TRI. Email; tewkesburytri@gmail.com.

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NEWTOWN

£635,000

THE MARINA

£525,000

A large, luxuriously appointed extended detached home overlooking fields. 5 bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite; lounge; dining room; study; kitchen/ breakfast/ family room; bathroom; detached double garage; solar panels; beautiful garden. EPC tba.

With beautiful and interesting views, this is a lovely home. 4 bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite and dressing area; modern kitchen; lounge/ dining room; bathroom; driveway parking; garden backing onto the marina; walking distance to town centre. EPC tba.

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MITTON

£425,000

£395,000

Detached immaculately presented bungalow. 3 bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, garage. Corner plot with beautiful gardens.

Gas central heating and upvc double glazing. EPC tba.

Detached, light and immaculately presented home in this popular area.

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£350,000

This home is absolutely beautiful offering modern, light and spacious accommodation throughout. 4 bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/ dining room; downstairs wc; bathroom; garage; parking; garden. EPC tba.

£275,000

Double fronted end terrace home with large garden plot. 3 double bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/ dining room; bathroom; utility room; wc; overlooking Queen Margarets field. EPC D.

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£260,000

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Located in one of Tewkesbury’s most picturesque roads within view of the Abbey, a pretty town centre cottage. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/ dining room; lounge; shower room; wc; pretty rear garden. Grade II Listed.

Ready to move straight into! This modern end terrace town house is just lovely. 3 double bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite and dressing area; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; low maintenance garden; garage; parking. EPC C.

TOWN CENTRE

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£245,000

£160,000

Full of character, this a lovely town centre cottage. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; modern kitchen; bathroom; great usable attic space; courtyard garden; parking; EPC tba.

This is a spacious first floor apartment with balcony. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; shower room; garage; parking; no onward chain. EPC tba.

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£139,950

A beautifully light top floor apartment for the over 60s. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; bathroom; communal gardens with river views; day time manager; 24 hour careline; lift; no onward chain. EPC C.

£135,000

A bright and spacious lower ground floor apartment for the over 55s. 2 bedrooms; master with fitted wardrobes; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; bathroom; store room; communal gardens; 24 hour care line; on site day manager; no onward chain.

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Mitton Village Green Summer Show

The residents around Mitton Green held their Summer Show on Bank Holiday Monday.

Despite the lack of sunshine, there was a good turn-out and plenty of entries for the various competitions. Cate Cody, our newly elected Green County Councillor came along to help judge the vegetables, but one of the younger generation got the best job – judging the cakes and biscuits!

MITTON W.I.

Finally we meet again after 19 months! Our first meeting in our new home was attended by many old friends and alot of new faces - welcome to all.

Our guest was milliner Carole Bowler. Her journey started when she was singing 40s and 50s songs and decided to have a go at making hats and fascinators to reflect the era. She enjoyed this so much she decided to study millinery. She has attended competitions and hat festivals in France and Majorca, and London Hat Week in the Shard. She brought along a few creations explaining the complicated and painstaking process needed to construct them. Carole then showed us a very easy fascinator to make from bits and bobs which we all have around the home, including a very beautiful tissue flower to adorn it. Many thanks to Carole.

Next month will be a talk on nature conservation in the garden.

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Webbs Way

£395,995

Moulder Road

£385,000

Halifax Cottage

£279,995

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

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

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

Cypress Road

Longtown Road

Starling Road

£275,000

£265,000

£220,000

Large Extension with Bi-Fold Doors! – Beautifully presented 3 bedroom end terrace property, a gorgeous extension with Bi–fold doors leading to the pretty rear garden, a spacious living room, with dining area, kitchen with integrated appliances and downstairs cloakroom.

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

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

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Spring Water Close

Home Abbey House

£210,000

First Time Buyer Alert! A lovely two bedroom home in a popular location, with kitchen, living room, the addition of a beautiful conservatory, leading to a good sized garden, with rear access. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with a family bathroom between.

£199,995

Ideal Investment buy or First home! This two bedroom terrace home in a very private cul de sac in the popular Northway, is one not too miss. Entrance porch, living/dining room, kitchen, good sized rear garden. Two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

£169,995

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

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FLOWER MOON THERAPIES

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW with John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society

Then and Now: Station Road Local people like me must have been mystified to see this preparatory fence appear in Station Road which has for some years been bereft of regular pruning, writes John Dixon.

The delightful WWI photograph reveals the wellbuilt wall – then 50 years old and perhaps 2 metres high – the clear footpath and the smooth road surface (despite horse droppings) with the then new houses (A) in Cotswold Gardens to the rear.

In the past 50 years since the 1961 closure of the line, much has changed with new homes (B) being built in Cotswold Gardens on the ample between the 1900 Houses (A) and the wall.

It appears that if the modern vegetation is tidied then residents will lose their privacy. There are plans being considered by the County Council that “Hit and Miss Fencing” will be erected.

Public comments are invited in advance of the decision - but one hope that the plans will include restoration of that fine wall and footpath as a basis for this fence.

䡵 Now - Station Road in August 2021

John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society (with thanks to Steve Goodchild) 䡵 Then - Station Road in WWI (Photo: P. Finnigan)

䡵 Left - The area in 1928 which reminds us that Station Road was constructed in 1864 to convey pedestrians, as well as carriages, to the new station (C).

䡵 RE: THE DOWTY ASHCHURCH/MOOG ‘THEN AND NOW’ (AUGUST ISSUE): I am very grateful to Alan and Wendy Snarey for informing me that Easter Park was the name of the developer of the site! The photo above shows the new Moog Building under construction on the former Dowty site at Ashchurch

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Hilltop Ceilidh, bringing people together for a great night Get your dancing shoes on for a proper swing around the dance floor with the nations best Ceilidh musicians, then stay out late for the disco.

What a perfect night!

The Hilltop Ceilidh Band have been calling the steps and ringing the changes on the UK scene long enough to earn a substantial following. They specialise in bringing traditional barn dances to events up and down the country with a fun, energetic style for you to enjoy whatever the occasion. The combination of smooth folk instruments such as fiddle and accordion with bass and drums creates a pioneering folk/rock sound.

What is a ceilidh anyway? – We’re glad you asked!

At its root, the word (pronounced Kay-lee) simply means ‘a social visit’. Over time it’s evolved to refer to a social event, where people gather to listen to traditional Scottish, Irish and English dance tunes and take part in traditional dancing. It’s been happening for centuries (they didn’t call it

‘traditional’ back then though)! The really special thing about ceilidh dancing though, is how fun and embracive it is.

Ceilidhs are always inclusive; anyone can join in and the caller will encourage everyone. The steps can be as simple or as complex as you’re game for.

Although you start most dances partnered up, the very nature of a ceilidh means that everyone ends up dancing with each other at some point.

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Janet Bishop, Ladies’ Captain, won the Cup for the Cheltenham Shield and also Tewkesbury Bowls Ladies won the League for 2021.

David Minchew, Mens’ Captain, holding the Cup as the Tewkesbury Bowls Club Men won the North Gloucestershire League. Congratulations to all.

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As it has now been possible to start meeting again indoors, we had our first meeting at the Wheat Pieces on 8th September, when we all enjoyed a talk by Ian Boskett on the Great Trains Robbery.

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BLACK BELT AND ACCREDITATION SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTOR Five students from the White Tiger Martial Arts Academy based at the Wheatpieces Community Centre in Tewkesbury have been promoted to 1st degree (1st Dan) and 2nd degree (2nd Dan) Black Belts after a gruelling National Ch’ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Association Black Belt grading held on Saturday 21st August 2021.

Rhys Clingan (12), Caitlin Leonard-Dean (17), Matthew Bourton and Andrew Etherington have all been promoted to 1st Degree Black Belts whilst Rhys’s father Rob Clingan was promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt. They all had to perform various disciplines that included advanced leg and hand techniques, Self-Defence, set sparring combinations,

performing patterns, advanced self-defence, pressure point applications and board breaking techniques.

Everything rested on their performances on the day, but dedication, correct preparation and good instruction ensured their success.

Mr Wanklyn said: “It was a special moment for me, not only because I’ve been promoted, but per-

Belt and Rob a higher dan grade. They have worked very hard to achieve their grades and have had to train around the lockdowns and no contact ruling.

It’s not easy to attain black belt and even harder to achieve a higher dan grade. I’ve watched these students grow into competent Martial Artists over the past four to five years and they’ve overcome a number of

free sparring, grappling and patterns (attack and defence combinations in various directions), breaking boards plus a theory test to ensure a good knowledge of Taekwon-Do. Their grading panel consisted of high ranking Black Belts including a 9th Dan Grandmaster, 7th Dan Master, two 6th Dans and a 4th Dan. Their instructor Paul Wanklyn was also promoted to 6th Degree (6th Dan) after

forming on the floor on the same day as my students. We’ve all had to wait longer than required due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. Both me and my wife Jill (a 4th Dan Instructor) are immensely proud to see these students obtain their Black

barriers to get there.

Their dedication and commitment is outstanding.

We have also been accredited with the national Sport England “Safeguarding In Martial Arts” award and are the only Martial Arts academy in Tewkesbury to receive

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5 County Trophies for Beckford Tennis Club Juniors Beckford Tennis Club junior players have had an incredibly successful season playing in the Gloucestershire County League. Four championship trophies were awarded to players which is a great achievement for both players and club.

• Corin Floyd won his trophy in the Under 10 County closed section • Corin and his partner Cameron Stott won the Under 10’s doubles section • Sebastian Heather became the Under 11’s County closed champion • Aiden Donnelly and Ethan Stott won the Under 14’s County closed section Beckford Head Coach, Liam Gough, commented: “All of our juniors have played really well throughout the season and dedicated a lot of their time to coaching and matches. The standard of tennis at County level is high and there were some very tough matches to get through. I am extremely proud of all their success.”

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m Clockwise from top left: Corin Floyd, Sebastian Heather, Corin and his partner, Cameron Stott, Ethan Stott and Aiden Donnelly

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

PERSHORE’S WATER MEADOWS As autumn progresses and the scent of winter is in the early morning air, there’s nothing I like better than a stroll along the river bank, writes Jack B. Walker. Pershore is a delightful market town with some fine Georgian architecture, and this month’s walk takes us along some elegant streets as well as footpaths and boardwalks of a unique wetland nature reserve.

䡵 Distance: approx. 3 miles; flat, riverside walk (NB: the walk is not possible when the river is in flood). 䡵 Car Parking: use the car park at Avon Meadows, near Pershore Football Club. 䡵 Refreshments: plenty of options in Pershore Town Centre. Good choice of cafés and pubs. Picnic areas/benches by the river. 䡵 Sketch Map not to scale - for guidance only.

Not to scale: OS Sheet 190 recommended.

䡵 River Avon at Pershore

Following the catastrophic floods in 2007, a collaborative project between Wychavon and Worcs County Councils, and the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, created the Avon Meadows.

This 24 hectare community wetland serves as haven for wildlife, reduces the impact of flooding, and is a pleasant spot to walk and study nature just five minutes away from the attractive town centre.

It has its own car park, but there is also plenty of public parking near the leisure centre and at the abbey park.

Our walk starts from Avon Meadows car park: head down to the bank of the Avon (1) and turn left along the tow path.

Keep the river to your right, and as it bends towards Wyre Mill follow the path across towards the corner of the field.(2). Turn left to the far corner (3), and then bear left, back towards the community wetland reserve. Upon entry, you can follow a variety of boardwalks and paths, and even view wildlife

䡵 Looking towards Wyre Mill from a hide if you wish.

When you exit the reserve, follow the path back to the car park, (4) then turn right to reach the road.

Pershore Market is opposite. Turn right, and follow the road around to its junction with the High Street (5), and turn left. Cross the road with care, and turn right into Church Street (6) to walk down to Pershore Abbey.

The great Norman church (7) fell victim to the dissolution of the monasteries in the mid sixteenth century.

Further damage to the building occurred in the late seventeenth century, and a hundred years

later the structure was damaged by a great storm. In 1864 it was restored under the architectural guidance of Gilbert Scott; then shortly before the first world war the flying buttresses at the main entrance were added.

Today you can trace the outline of the once mighty abbey - and its well-landscaped park, with some interesting tree carvings, is pleasant to stroll through.

Walk around the abbey and exit onto road, turning right and then right again at the bottom of Broad Street (8) - a fine wide square with a car park at its

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Walk along Defford Road, and look for a path on your left near Pershore Cricket and Sports Club,(9).

Walk the full length of the alleyway, skirting around the cricket pitch and back gardens of houses to exit on to Bridge Street. (10).

Cross over the road with care, and turn right.

Walk out of town and then bear left to cross over the original Pershore Bridge (11).

There is a small picnic area here by the river.

Construction on the old bridge was started in the fifteenth century by monks from the abbey.

Legend has it that some of the stone to build it was taken from the ruined Elmley Castle, on Bredon Hill.

Walk back to point (11), then ahead along the street. Here are some of the finest red brick houses in Pershore. Pass Broad Street, turn right into the ASDA entrance (12) then over the car park towards the Leisure Centre. Turn left by the football ground, then right to the car park.

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Hindlimb Lameness in dogsWhat we can do to help!

Cruciate ligament injury is the most common cause of acute and chronic hindlimb lameness in dogs and appears to be on the increase in the last few years.

There are lots of potential factors for this increase in cases but genetics also play their part.

Certain breeds such as Labradors, Springer Spaniels, Rottweilers and Staffordshire Bull Terrier seem to be over represented with cruciate ligament injuries due to progressive changes that weaken the ligament prior to rupturing.

This is different to humans where rupture is often linked to sport injuries.

The cranial cruciate ligament staIllustration of a dogs bilises the stifle stifle joint by preventing the shin bone (tibia) moving in front of the thigh bone (femur).

Diagnosing a torn or partially torn cruciate ligament generally requires X-rays and manipulation of the dogs knee joint under a sedation. We look for instability on palpation together with radiographic evidence of developing arthritis. It may be necessary to take a sample of fluid (synovial fluid) from the knee and send it to a laboratory for analysis.

Surgical decision making is evidence based and the evidence is that a surgical technique referred to as a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) gives the best short and, more importantly, long term outcomes to dogs suffering from a torn cruciate.

If it gets stretched or torn it causes pain and instability of the knee which manifests as a lameness.

Other signs which may suggest rupture are, knee joint pain and difficulty with rising and jumping.

Ligament rupture can lead to damage of other important structures within the knee such as the cartilage pads or menisci which are required for “cushioning” of the knee. A torn menisci also leads to ongoing knee pain.

forces that are put through the knee joint and results in the best longterm recovery and generally a full return to pain free exercise.

The take home message from this month’s editorial is that there is much we can do to diagnose and successfully treat all lameness in dogs.

If you have any concerns regarding this procedure please call the surgery to arrange a consultation.

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3 OCT TOY COLLECTORS FAIR 6-10 OCT GRAND DESIGNS LIVE 16-17 OCT A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE 29-31 OCT THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW 4-7 NOV THE CREATIVE CRAFT SHOW 5-7 NOV CAKE INTERNATIONAL www.thenec.co.uk

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PLAYHOUSE, CHELTENHAM 8-16 OCT THE 39 STEPS - CODS production www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

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1-2 OCT RUSSELL HOWARD 10 OCT PAM AYRES 19-20 OCT THE GOOD LIFE starring Rufus Hound www.everymantheatre.org.uk

THE HENRICIAN, EVESHAM 8-9 OCT PHOENIX: THE SHOW MUST GO ON 11-13 NOV RECAST: MUSICAL THEATRE YOU LOVE 27 NOV JOEL DOMMETT www.henrician.org

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 20-23 OCT HOBSON’S CHOICE - LADS production www.themarkettheatre.com

MALVERN THEATRES 3 NOV SARAH MILLICAN 9-13 NOV THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

RSC STRATFORD-UPON-AVON UNTIL 31 DEC THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 14 OCT-1 JAN 2022 THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT www.rsc.org.uk

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4: Which actress starred as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films?

1: By what name is the American singer Stefanie Joanne Germanotta professionally known?

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6: Who was the longest reigning king of the United Kingdom?

3: Which Scottish Football Team plays its home games at Victoria Park, Dingwall?

2: What is the longest river in France?

5: Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Syd Barrett were members of which Prog Rock band?

ANSWERS: 1. Lady Gaga 2. The Loire (630 miles) 3. Ross County 4. Dame Maggie Smith 5. Pink Floyd 6. King George III (59 years, 96 days)

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

LIVE MUSIC - to promote your event here, visit www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: All events subject to restrictions and safety measures which may be in place at the time.

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SAT 2nd OCT: The Achievers, The Watson Hall, For tickets please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ TUES 12th OCT: Martin Simpson and Martin Taylor, The Watson Hall.

For tickets please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ TUES 12th OCT: Banter, (Folk music trio), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 15th OCT: The Mark Walby Band, The Watson Hall.

For tickets please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ TUES 19th OCT: Hungrytown (American folk duo), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org WED 20th OCT: Albert Lee, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk THURS 21st OCT: Martin Kemp 80s DJ Set The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/

TUES 2nd NOV: Edgelarks(Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

TUES 16th NOV: Sarah McQuaid (Singer/songwriter), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

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

THURS 25th NOV: Odette Michell (Singer/songwriter) Evesham Town Hall. www.eveshamlive.co.uk

SUN 7th NOV: Wishbone Ash, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

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

FRI 12th NOV: Genesis Connected The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

SUN 24th OCT: The Crescendo Big Band (afternoon concert at 3pm; doors open 2.30) Gupshill Manor. www. crescendoband.co.uk

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

Advance tickets only, £10, from the John Moore Museum or www.wegottickets.com/ events/525427

SAT 30th OCT: The Counterfeit Stones, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

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SAT 4th DEC: Tewkesbury Town Band’s Christmas Concert, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org THURS 16th DEC: Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 17th DEC: Open Mic Night at The Watson Hall.

For details please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/

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Tewkesbury's very own Big Band, The Crescendo, is back at the Gupshill Manor this month for an afternoon concert on Sunday 24th October, in the function room annexe with bar.

Enjoy nostalgic toe tapping classics from Glen Miller and Stan Kenton Big Bands to get you "in the mood" together with popular tunes from the smooth crooners from the rat pack era.

In the words of Nat King Cole, concert goers will be guaranteed an "unforgettable" time.

Doors open at 2.30pm for a 3.00pm concert, and tickets are £10 on the door.

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A special 'Folk Treble' concert will be held in the heart of Tewkesbury this autumn.

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Much of Colin Pitts' writing has been inspired by the Vale of Evesham, where he lives, and many of his songs have become folk club standards in this region.

Colin is renowned for his powerful yet sensitive songwriting, and relaxed performance style. Colin has performed at clubs, village halls and festivals all over the UK and has also been on many local radio shows as well as a performance on BBC Radio 2.

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CHARITY GARAGE SALE RAISES £300 Local couple Connie and Tony Cullingford's charity garage sale raised £300 for the charity Water Aid, writes Shelby Powell.

Fundraisers Tony and Connie Cullingford

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

Tuesday 5th October 2021 The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of Bill Shakespeare - If you worked with Bill or knew him, bring your memories and mementos All those who love history are welcome

Donations came in from the local community including from Holy Trinity Church members to help boost the coffers raised for this important charity.

Connie, a retired school teacher, and husband Tony - who live in The Wheatpieces - were delighted with the support received for the garage sale.

They aim to continue to raise awareness of the vital work undertaken to supply clean water where it is needed the most.

Readers may recall that Tewkesbury Direct previously featured Connie's wing walking efforts when, five years

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Viv Theyer has taken on the role of admin lead on a Wednesday, which has been a great boost to the team.

Clive Fenton has also agreed to take over the role of Data Protection officer.

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low Jay on his journey Me, well I’ve yet to decide on my next adventure and as soon as I know, no doubt I’ll tell you.

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Gloucestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group attended the Classic Car Show at Tewkesbury School to give advice.

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Spectacular light and sound show will take over Tewkesbury Abbey this November The Tewkesbury Festival of Lights will feature light projections and will take place inside the Abbey between Tuesday 2nd and Friday 5th November at 20-minute intervals between 6pm – 10pm. This will then be followed by Tewkesbury’s annual free Fireworks display and fairground, which will take place in The Pageant Meadow behind the Abbey on Saturday 6th November.

Visitors are invited to walk around the majestic space inside of the Abbey and explore the light and sound show, created by the award-winning artistic collaboration, Luxmuralis: artist, Peter Walker and composer, David Harper and

Worcester in 1121, and the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Tewkesbury, which was a pivotal battle in the War of the Roses.

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Revd. Canon Paul Williams from Tewkesbury Abbey says, ‘The launch of this fantastic event is a welcome opportunity for the

Abbey to showcase stories about the vast history of Tewkesbury played out in spectacular lights echoing all across our walls.

Coupled with an audio track, the Festival of Lights will dazzle and delight visitors, and hopefully teach them a few things about the town. It’s a great opportunity to showcase Tewkesbury and will be a great family night out for all.”

Tickets to the Tewkesbury Festival of Lights are priced at £10.50 for adults, £8.50 for children aged 3 – 17, under 3’s go free, and will be available to book for 20-minute segments from 6 – 10pm each evening between the 2nd and 5th of November.

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Tewkesbury Cake Decorators, invite you to join in their classes The group was set up in July 2021, to help the people of Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas come together with a shared passion for all things cake and sugarcraft.

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Probus Club getting back to normality

Following our report in last month’s Tewkesbury Direct, our programme of talks has continued apace, maintaining a very high standard of speakers with an eclectic range of subjects.

Although clearly Covid is still with us and we all have to take precautions to avoid contracting the disease, speakers are feeling more confident in presenting face-to-face talks in person rather than on Zoom.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER 5 October - Anne Devlin - Irish republican heroine (with Roger Emmet) 12 October - Are we alone in the Universe? (with David Terry) 19 October - Bentley racing in the Roaring Twenties (with Tim Houlding) 26 October - The work of the John Moore museum (with Simon Lawton) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Steve Tucker on 01684 274258 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

We had a very interesting and informative talk by Fraser Gunn presenting his first face-to-face talk since the pandemic started. His subject was the life-saving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Fraser’s talk was in two parts, first a detailed description of the history of the RNLI, with some remarkable facts about the Institution’s early days when eight men would row the lifeboat in horrendous conditions out to the vessel in distress and its crew. Contrast that with the high-tech lifeboats in use today which interestingly are constructed in the UK at the RNLI’s own boat building yard.

Many people including myself often feel that the RNLI is effectively an emergency service like the Ambulance service devoted to rescuing people at risk and should therefore be financed by the Government.

Fraser explained that the Institution is fiercely proud of its independence and the fact that it is staffed almost totally by volunteers - the last thing they

need is bureaucrats meddling in the way the Institution is run.

Our next speaker Roy Thomas was also experiencing his first face-to-face presentation since the pandemic and he gave us an in-depth presentation about two military aircraft, the TSR2 and the Avro Arrow, commissioned by the UK and the Canadian Governments respectively in the 1950’s and 60’s. Despite being two totally different types of aircraft both of them suffered from huge cost overruns, government incompetence and both were scrapped before being put into service at an enormous cost to taxpayers.

Even though it is still early days in getting Probus Club back to relative normality, we have already had some guests coming along to our meetings with a view to joining us, so if you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and would enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, you are very welcome without obligation to come along to one of our meetings

as a guest. Please visit our website at www.probusclub.net/ tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243.

Our October programme of talks is featured in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

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Local Energy Storage company take to the world stage Representing the UK at the Dubai World Expo 2021 Evesham based energy storage company, Puredrive Energy will represent the UK alongside the Esteem team.

The Puredrive Energy storage system will be showcased within the cutting edge solar-powered home designed and built by the Heriot-Watt University.

From October 20th to November 21st, 2021, the Esteem team the UK at the Solar Decathlon, Middle East, taking place at the world Dubai World Expo.

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10 YEARS OF SAYING CHEESE! Tewkesbury’s professional photographer Jack Boskett returns to the Roses Theatre stage on Friday 22 October 2021 with his NEW show entitled “10 Years of Saying Cheese!”.

This promises to be a good evening as Jack entertains with anecdotes and photographs of his work since he began his photography business at the age of 19 in 2010.

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Thank you!

Mitton Manor Pre-School said goodbye to one of our long-standing staff members, Jane Moore, who retired from our group in July.

Jane has worked at our pre-school for 25 years, from the early days when we were in terrapin buildings in the grounds of the primary school, through to the move to our new, purpose-built setting. She has been a hugely valued member of our staff team in her role as Deputy Manager, bringing her love of music and creativity to our pre-school, with the children enjoying her wonderful story-telling. Jane is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, Mum, children and grandchildren in her retirement. We would like to thank Jane for her many years of dedication to our group, and we wish her all the best in her retirement.

A big thank you to everyone who braved the rather damp weather and supported our summer Fete.

Future dates for your diaries; Quiz night at the Village Hall on 16 October 7.30 pm teams of 4 please.

Christmas Craft Market 13 November 2pm 5pm again being held at Ashchurch Village Hall - do let us know if you would like to take part.

Christmas Tree Festival 9th - 12th December in the church, theme is recycling, put your thinking caps on and let us know if you would like to take part.

For further information please click onto www.stnicholasashchurch.org.uk or call 01684 293729.

First Choice Recruitment, celebrating 25 years recruiting in Tewkesbury

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A selection of our current opportunities listed below (correct at time of press).

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

SPINAL DISC HEALTH

Spinal discs are situated between each vertebra. They function as cushions for the forces through the spine, stabilising structures and fibrous joints.

Disc health is very important in order to maintain good spinal health.

The discs are made up of a fibrous biconcave structure with a gel like substance in the middle.

This allows for shearing and compressive forces to be absorbed by the disc rather than these forces causing problems to the vertebrae themselves.

When a disc is under severe compressive forces the gel like substance gets pushed to one side, this creates pressure and causes the fibrous outer casing to move away from the pressure, resulting in a prolapse.

Much like squeezing a doughnut until the jam squirts out!

Contrary to popular belief, it is not possible to put the disc back into place. If you suffer a disc prolapse, gentle articulation, traction and pain relief will enable the pain to ease and mobility to be maintained. This results in the hardening of the prolapsed tissue and they body will smooth this down. The prolapse will remain and in se-

vere cases surgery may be required in order to take the pressure off the nerves and limit referral pain.

In order to maintain disc health, it is necessary to practice safe lifting and limit twisting movements. Twisting the body with load, such as when shovelling soil or sand can be irritating to discs and such movements must be done with care and using the core muscles to aid with stability.

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Tewkesburys Lost Band Stand

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Could the reinstatement of the town’s Bandstand become a focus for music in the Victoria gardens? This question is being asked by the Tewkesbury Rejuvenation initiative group. A focus not only for bands but for local musicians too, adding a musical focus to the beautiful riverside Victoria gardens. Do you have an opinion? Please email your thoughts to Tewkesburytri@gmail.com. Tewkesbury Historian, John Dixon, has kindly researched the subject for this magazine and produced this informative piece.

Council refused an InThe bandstand was vitation to attend the part if the Victoria opening of the BandPleasure Gardens and stand. The land tax its restoration would inspector noted it in be wonderful, espe1910-1913. cially if the Town Band It appears in Cliff were to play concerts Burd’s Tewkesbury there again.

Revisited in 1923: it The idea of a betwas “a popular place ter use for this waste to walk on a summer’s ground which was day and a secret meetonce the flood prone ing place for couples road to Gloucester was in the evenings, this first mooted for Queen was a typical piece of Victoria’s Golden JuEngland.” bilee but only made Also was added a progress 10 years later Russian Gun from the for the Diamond JuCrimean War and a bilee when the Town field gun from WWI – Council played a viwhich caused a fatal tal role to persuade accident. Both disaplandowners to give up peared and allegedtheir land. And, thus, ly contributed to the it was opened with solving of metal shortcelebrations. ages in World War II. The bandstand, But what happened to however, was built our Bandstand? only after special efThe Garden is still forts to raise money flood prone, but the in 1904-5 were aimed volunteers are never specially this purpose. daunted and you could There was a hint of support them by becontroversy in May coming a friend at £5 1905 when the Town

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Jo Knight of Grooming Purrcedures

COUNTRY EVENTS with Jack B Walker

Autumn and Spring moulting in cats Apart from indoor cats that will moult all year round, cats generally moult twice a year, writes Jo Knight.

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Jon Lewis, of the Railway Inn said: “It was lovely to see people venturing out again and enjoying themselves, which helped us raise the grand total of £1650 for the event. We aim to encourage folk to enjoy life more, and will be running social events at the pub throughout the winter, watch Tewkesbury Direct for details.”

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CROOME PARK: Capability Brown’s stunning landscape park near Pershore is now re-opened, including the Earl of Coventry’s former home, Croome Court. In the stewardship of the National Trust. A number of family events this autumn. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome EASTNOR CASTLE: at the foot of the Malvern Hills near Ledbury, with a variety of daily events in the deer park and castle itself. Highlights include: The Deer Park ‘Mudbath’ - a trail race on Sunday 10th October, and The Great British Dog Walk (Sunday 24th October) in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People . Full list of events eastnorcastle.com GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY 40th ANNIVERSARY: gala event, 6th & 7th November. Details www.gwsr.com NATURE IN ART: off the A38 between Tewkesbury and Gloucester (GL2 5PG). Museum and gallery dedicated to art inspired by nature.

Now open Thurs-Sunday. See natureinart.org.uk SUDELEY CASTLE: Former home of Queen Katherine Parr near Winchcombe, now well known for its beautiful gardens and parklands. Open daily until the end of October. ‘Spectacle of Light’ from end of November until Christmas. See website sudeleycastle.co.uk TEWKESBURY ABBEY SON ET LUMIERE: 2nd-5th November 2021, at Tewkesbury Abbey, festival of lights. www.tewkesbury2021.com WINCHCOMBE WALKING FESTIVAL: 1st-3rd October 2021 -three day walking festival centred on Winchcombe, with walks for all abilities .

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

We supply and fit uPVC and Aluminium

WINDOWS, DOORS CONSERVATORIES and ROOF LANTERNS

Taking care of your premises since 1986 Office cleaning Window cleaning High level gutter cleaning Environmental cleaning Ducting Washroom services Graffiti removal Carpet and upholstery cleaning Commercial kitchen cleaning Specialist cleaning chemicals and supplies Hard floor restoration specialists Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, Tewkesbury GL20 7EE

Call 01684 773254 www.cwgroup.co.uk info@cwgroup.co.uk

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

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND BUILD NEW BUILDS • EXTENSIONS ROOFING • RESTORATION KITCHEN FITTING • MAINTENANCE Mythe Construction Limited Mythe Crest, Mythe Road Tewkesbury GL20 6EB

Tel/Fax: 01684 290707 Mobile: 07826 948909

CARPENTRY

DRAINAGE

MAINTENANCE

Professional Cleaning Maintenance Service

For both interior and exterior works Exterior: Driveways / Patios / Tarmac and concrete areas / Decking / Gutter vacuum Interior: Professional deep clean - Carpets / Mattresses / Sofas Contact: Mark Albutt

Tel: 01684 273086 Mob: 07821 543593 Email: xtremem@yahoo.com Fully Insured

COMPUTER SERVICES

• Domestic/commercial blockages • Waste pipe unblocking • CCTV inspection/surveys • Environmental surveys • Drain installation, maintenance and repair • Septic tank installation and repair • Now NRSWA qualified 24 Hour Emergency Call Out Based in Bredon

Tel: 01684 438260 Email: williamrosedrains@outlook.com

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical work

Tel 01684 295754 All aspects of first and second fit carpentry • Kitchen fitting • Window and door installations • Fitted wardrobes • Flooring • Home renovations Friendly, local and reliable service Over 10 years experience • Free quotations

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

PAINTING & DECORATING

PLASTERING

DEDICATED PLASTERING PROFESSIONALS

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

01905 453417 or

07889 200177

www ajbplastering.co.uk

TRADITIONAL PLASTERER 20 years experience Clean, tidy, reliable service

FLATPACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY

All aspects of plastering and associated works undertaken

FLATPAK-JAK

For friendly and honest advice on your requirements

Flat Pack Furniture Assembly From as little as

Call Chris on 07970 883641

£25.00 We assemble furniture from top suppliers: Wayfair, Argos, IKEA, Habitat and many other retailers

01684 274078 07788 164006 Email flatpakjak@btinternet.com

Tewkesbury/Cheltenham/Gloucestershire-based

PLUMBING & HEATING

Mike Spearing TILING & DECORATING m 07761 503818 t 01452 780087 e andyedwardsdecorator @outlook.com

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GARDENING

Heating Ltd

Heating Systems. Boiler Replacements. LPG. Oil. Breakdowns. Servicing. Unvented.

General Plumbing. Bathrooms. Tiling.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

Over 18 years experience in the trade including working as a Service Engineer for TOP boiler manufacturing company Worcester Bosch Up to 10 Years Guarantee on selected boilers.

Full Public Liability Insurance.

Gas Safe and Oftec Registered

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

HOUSE CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

Covering all aspects of Painting and Decorating Services LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES

Including: • Residential/Commercial and Lettings• Internal/Exterior • Wallpapering • Wallpaper and Paint Stripping • Damp Inspections and Treatments • Helping Hands Service • Property Snagging Inspections Contact: Dan Bunt • 07410 114066 • walltofloor.com

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SPECIALISING IN FLAT & PITCHED ROOFS EPDM RUBBER & GRP FIBREGLASS

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PLUMBING & HEATING

R L HOLLEY PLUMBING & HEATING Phone: 01684 773783 Mobile: 07972 484197 REGISTER Licence No: 2337437 Reg No: 199878

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

All work completed with a 20 or 25 year Guarantee

FASCIAS & GUTTERING CHIMNEY REPOINTING ROOF MAINTENANCE

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

SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATION

A.J. CROMWELL Aerial & Satellite Installations Multi Point Systems Digital Specialists Freeview and Sky TV

01684 293480 The Workshop, Red Lane Tewkesbury, Glos

SEWING,TAILORING & REPAIRS SECURITY SYSTEMS

FREEMAN ELECTRICAL/SECURITY INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS SSAIB REGISTERED COMPANY Established 21 years BASED IN TEWKESBURY INTRUDER ALARM, FIRE, CCTV, DOOR ACCESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO ALL SYSTEMS, 24 HOUR CALLOUT FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS TEL 01684 273248 MOBILE 07966 174648 EMAIL freemansecurity@btinternet.com

Service and Repair on all makes and models

01684 273667 07903 414735 leandaroberts@hotmail.com

Est. 1976

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

Tel (01684) 850496 or 07773 718786 jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk

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

STOVES & CHIMNEYS SECRETARIAL SERVICES

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE?

Need Secretarial help?

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

Proof reading, office admin Typing manuscripts & reports

• Beauchamp Secretarial •

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

m: 07791 305433 e: cs.spacie@gmail.com

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ROOFING

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

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

Providing roofing solutions across Gloucestershire.

Contact us for free no-obligation advice and quotations

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

Stoves Serviced and Repaired Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fitted

(01684) 491802 Mobile: 07707 656487

Office:

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFE IS BACK! Saturday 16th October, 2-5pm at Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Bring things that need fixing (toys, phones, hoovers, clothes, tools etc etc)

To advertise in this sections please call 01242 621346 email us on tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com or visit our website www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS MOST MAKES INCLUDING ARISTON AND HOTPOINT MOST LEADING MAKES FACTORY TRAINED ENGINEER OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

NO CALL OUT CHARGE COMPETITIVE RATES • FREE ESTIMATES FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

COOKE R FRIDGES & S TOO

GERALD WILLIS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SERVICE Please call (01684) 561804 or (07831) 433892 WEBSITE DESIGN

CHELTENHAM & TEWKESBURY CYCLING CAMPAIGN For further details and to become a member, see www.cyclecheltenham.org.uk/index. php PRIOR’S PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT - PPNP Pantry is a tailored grocery shopping service with a membership £3.50 per week.

Conditions apply.

PPNP supports local families/ households in saving money whilst promoting the rewards

of giving to their local community charity Creative workshops available. Bird boxes,planters and handmade crafts for sale from the PPNP Sheds project.

Contact info@ppnp.co.uk 01684 290069 priorsparkneighbourhoodproject.co.uk STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUP If you live on the estate, contact catecody99@ gmail.com BNATURAL REFILL SHOP Barton Street, Tewkesbury.

Save unnecessary plastic packaging whilst supporting a local, independent trader. www.bnaturaloil.co.uk/ refill/ Please support them!

CAMINO TO COP 26 IN GLASGOW PILGRIMAGE FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE Tewkesbury welcomed the group of walkers who werheading for Upton, then Malvern and some locals walked a little of the way with them to hear their stories and be inspired. For more information visit the website caminotocop.com TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE Annual membership is now available (£6 single, £10 joint, £12

family)contact supporters@tewkesburynaturereserve.org. uk - Lots of volunteering opportunities too.

The 2021 River Severn Shad Run This has been a momentous but unusual year for the annual run of twaite shad on the River Severn.

Shad are an endangered sea-dwelling fish related to the herring, but every year they migrate onto the River Severn to come upriver to spawn.

Since 2017 trained volunteers in Tewkesbury have given their time to support a citizen science effort to monitor the shad run at the Upper Lode Weir by the Severn Ham water meadows.

The first shad were spotted at Upper Lode Weir in late April but then the weather sud-

ing through on 9th May. Cameras were also installed to record video footage and online volunteers are welcome to review the videos at www.unlockingthesevern.co.uk/how-tocount-shad/ and contribute important citizen science count data.

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different species have been detected swimming through the pass.

FERTILISERS

So the answer is to definitely to be more aware of the different % of N,P and K we buy, question which nutrients we actually need to apply and to try to use less overall. But tiny cabbages don’t feed the family, hungry lawns suffer with more red thread and hungry roses suffer worse rust and blackspot which have us reaching for the chemical sprays to save them.

So then, perhaps all we can do is weigh up the wider environmental impacts and pick a course that suits our consciences.

Tim Hoskins

denly took a turn for the worse.

Conditions did eventually improve by the end of May and early June and once again there were some good observations and data from the citizen scientists at Upper Lode. The first Shad of the year was confirmed as pass-

Shad on the Severn (Pic: Nina Constable Media)

GARDENING MONTHLY with Tim Hoskins

WINDOW & GLAZING SERVICES

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

Most gardens will use fertiliser of some sort, even if it’s the addition of organic matter to the soil, writes Tim Hoskins.

There is often good reason for adding it, but where it comes from and what happens to the components is perhaps less well known.

Firstly, the difference between organic and mineral fertilisers.

‘Organic’ in horticulture has two meanings.

It can refer to something that is derived from decomposed plant or animal matter (e.g. compost) or it can refer to something that is free of human-made chemical inputs. So something organic, might not be organic.

To explain this, if you put a teabag made from paper reinforced with plastics into your compost, your compost will contain microplastics.

Organic fertilisers are generally better for

Tim Hoskins plants than mineral fertilisers, if health is more important than quick results, but they are not necessarily environmentally friendly – where does the fish come from in blood, fish and bone fertiliser? How were the chickens reared for chicken pellets?

Mineral fertilisers are mined, in the case of potassium (K) and Phosphorous (P), with associated environmental damage and extracted from the air, in the case of nitrogen (N). N is

abundant but uses an estimated 1-2% of global energy consumption to extract it from the air.

N is also highly unstable in solid form so doesn’t stay in the soil profile for long at all. It has a nasty habit of finding its way into watercourses, along with P, causing eutrophication and ruining aquatic ecosystems.

For local evidence of this, look at the river Wye this year compared to 2020.

TREE PRUNING & SURGERY

FENSA approved FOR ALL YOUR GLAZING REQUIREMENTS

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

www.uptonglassandglazing.co.uk

MATT HALE TREE SURGERY 01452 780831/07884 380406 www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk

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Anna Richards grew up across the county border in Worcestershire, but her childhood memories and formative years center very much around Tewkesbury.

Now a mother of two teenage girls herself, she lives in Lancashire, works as an Accountant, but returns regularly to visit family.

During the lockdown, however, she noticed, while enjoying coastal walks, that the seaside

was becoming so much cleaner, with less litter.

This prompted her to write a book about Suzie and Sam, the scavenging seagulls, providing a strong environmental message for younger readers.

Anna's family walks last year enjoying the near deserted beaches, and sea fronts created the idea of the young seagulls who had grown up accustomed to being fed with the stray chip, or stolen ice cream, who

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needed a lesson from Grandpa Seth about the merits of catching their own food from the sea.

So what do they do when the crowds come back?

Anna's book is available locally at Alison's Bookshop in Tewkesbury High Street at £6.99.

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