Tewkesbury Direct Magazine October 2023

Local man Harvey Hutchings will be opening his new barber shop at 67a Barton Street later this month. Harvey will be well known to many, having worked as a stylist in both Gloucester and Tewkesbury. See page 41 for the full story.

Nurse Practitioner Janine Warner has created a new aesthetics salon at 103 High Street, where business has been brisk since she began trading in August. Aesthetikkaa, provides many treatments, and has some special offers for clients this month: see back page for details.

Another new business with special offers is Studio 7 Tanning Studio, now operating at Gannaway Lane. Kate Fitch heads the family run business, which provides a relaxed, modern and luxurious space

to enjoy the full tanning experience. Read more about Studio 7 on page 10.

The magnificently restored Black Bear continues to delight locals and visitors to the town, and has seen brisk trade since re-opening.

Historian John Dixon takes a look at 83 Barton Street on page 24, and

traces its interesting commercial past. The building now houses another new business, Phanthong Thai Restaurant. More flavours of the east are also provided in Church Street, by the recently opened Izakaya Ume Japanese restaurant, widening the range of eating out options in Tewkesbury.

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Bournville

by Jonathan Coe Paperback £9.99

Jonathan' Coe's latest novel sees him return, once again, to a Birmingham setting, this time the heart of Cadbury's chocolate production and the model village that was created for their workers. It is Bournville itself which is at the pulse of this novel, while we follow the life of Mary Lamb over a period spanning some 70 years, with particular focus on certain events over the decades.

Opening with VE Day where Mary's parents Doll and Sam are the principal adult characters; by the second section Mary is in London and experiences the Coronation in 1953. By this time she is seeing two men, one at home, the other in the capital. Her choice leads the novel forward to 1966 and the World Cup before advancing to the investiture of Charles as the Prince of Wales; introducing a Welsh nationalism aspect into the story. Then the wedding of Charles and Diana, 1983, becomes the background for the next insight of Mary's growing family; before the national grief of Diana's state funeral in 1997 leads the story right up to date with the pandemic and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day in May 2020.

Over these seven decades we witness Mary's life and her marriage, the birth of her children; then in adulthood we are introduced to their relationships and family squabbles against a backdrop of entry into the Common Market; aptly the "chocolate wars" this led to. This provides Coe the opportunity of giving us a few vignettes of Brussels bureaucratic manipulations; with a family member who becomes an MEP.

From the outset we are introduced to her granddaughter Laura, a musician, who is in Vienna at the outbreak of the pandemic. Though

this is not a novel about covid; the pandemic is there for the opening section and towards the end. The book provides the foundation to look back on the life of Laura's grandparents, their offspring and the friends and acquaintances against the recurring setting of Bournville, Birmingham. Manufacturing is not limited to just chocolate - with Longbridge sitting alongside; the launch of the Austin Metro providing historical reference into the story, along with a mixture of other events, national and international. I always enjoy Jonathan Coe's books. I am sure I have written before that they make me smile, quietly laugh but never out aloud jollity. For me he is too subtle an author for that, but his cynical eye casting over England and the United Kingdom always provides satisfaction. This is a clever novel with a light political theme to it; readers of "Middle England" will not be disappointed, nor those of his other earlier books, where some of those characters filter in and out of these pages. It is worth reading the author's notes after finishing the book as a gentle reminder of who some of these were and where from. For anyone wanting to read his back list, these are in stock at Alison's Bookshop.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JR

With Autumn now firmly setting in, and the clocks set to turn back an hour on Sunday 29th October, you could be tempted to light the fire and snuggle down for the season.

In spite of the darker days, there’s still plenty of bright things to do in

Getting out and about this October

and around Tewkesbury.

The annual mop fair gets the festivities under way on Monday 9th, and you’ll find more details and a special reader offer on page 26 of this issue.

Half-term arrives at

TWO ILLUSTRATED RAILWAY TALKS IN ONE EVENING

Local railway history comes under the spotlight at Bar 7 in Upton-upon-Severn on Thursday 19th October.

Tewkesbury YMCA’s Ian Boskett will give an illustrated talk ‘Ashchurch to Tewkesbury,’ visiting the town’s two railway stations in the good old days.

Chris Wilkinson, of Worcester Locomotive Society, will follow Ian with - ‘Great Malvern to Ashchurch,’ calling at all stations - Malvern Wells, Hanley Road, Upton, Ripple, Tewkesbury an Ashchurch.

Admission is £3.00 (cash only) with doors open at 6pm and the talks starting at 7pm. Free car parking is available opposite the venue alongside the rugby club.

For more information call Ian on 07814 638725 or Chris on 07980 653044

the end of the month, and local attractions are staging special events to keep the whole family entertained.

There’s pumpkinpicking fun at Over Farm and Cotswold Farm Park,

and themed events at Sudeley Castle, Pittville Pump Room, Snowshill Manor and Chedworth Roman Villa.

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway will be staging its end of

season spectacular, and the motor sport calendar draws to a close at Prescott Hillclimb too.

For lovers of the outdoors there are spectacular natural wonders to be seen at Batsford and

Westonbirt Arboretums, and in the Forest of Dean there’s a food festival in the grounds of the Speech House Hotel. See pages 49, 51 and 52.

Don’t forget the wonderful range of pubs, cafés and restaurants which Tewkesbury has to offer if you fancy staying close to home.

88701 at Upton-upon-Severn station in April 1954

(Photo: John Mudge)

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Planning

We are holding ‘Prospective Parent’s Open Mornings‘ for children starting school in September 2024. We also have spaces for our current reception class, if this is of interest to you are welcome to join us for a tour around the school.

29th September, 18th October & 14th November

Please arrive for 9.15am, there is no need to book. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely school.

Please visit our website for more information regarding our wrap around care. www.mittonmanor.gloucs.sch.uk

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Tel: 01684 273451

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KEMERTON LECTURES

Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th October

7.30pm at Victoria Hall

£5 per lecture

T. 01386 725245

www.kemerton.org.uk

SUNDAY AFTERNOON STROLLS

Sunday 8th & 22nd October

From Warder’s Alley at 2.30pm, lasts about 2 hours.

£2.50 (no booking required)

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Only ten minutes walk from Tewkesbury Town Centre. By road from Tewkesbury take the A438 to Ledbury and turn off to Forthampton. At the duck pond turn left and follow the road to the end.

We

County Historical Award for Chairman Sam

Sam Eedle, Chairman of Tewkesbury Historical Society, has just been awarded the prestigious County Jerrard Prize for essay writing.

Sam's article was judged to be the best historical essay, and was published in Tewkesbury Historical Society's Bulletin 31 (2021).

He researched the experience of the widow of a Tewkesbury soldier killed in World War I.

“We have written biographies of all those killed in the war, but Sam is now focussing on those who lost their hus-

bands and fathers,” said THS president John Dixon.

“We are delighted with the achievement of our Chairman.”

OUT AND ABOUT

TEWKESBURY HIGH STREET FINE FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET:

Sunday 22nd October, 10am-4pm. Handcrafted items including pottery, jewellery, soap, candles, artwork and photography. Delicious treats to enjoy as you browse the market include cheese, samosas and fudge/

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CYCLE TOUR WAS HOT STUFF: temperatures of thirty degrees didn’t deter the crowds from Tewkesbury last month for the start of Stage 7 of the Men’s Tour of Britain Cycling event. After a thrilling start in Church Street, the race headed off into the Cotswolds. Reader

PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB: Saturday 7th October: BOC Championship Finale. Saturday 4th November: Rallye Prescott. Prescott Hill, near Gotherington. Established in 1938 by the Bugatti Owners’ Club, see vintage, classic and specialist cars racing uphill against the clock on a tarmac track. More details of events and schedules from the website prescotthillclimb.co.uk

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Mike Dodd kindly sent us this photo of the pack cresting Sudeley Hill, near Winchcombe.

Sam Eedle

Photo: Jack Boskett

with Jack B. Walker

Tewkesbury Rotary

by John Halstead, Secretary

Tewkesbury Direct works! And here’s the proof: A few months ago we published an article written by Rotary’s vice President, John Rutter, warning that Tewkesbury Rotary, with an ageing membership, was in danger of folding. The word got out, and, led by Robyn Hancock, several new younger members, male and female, have joined. The Club is now healthy again, after a quiet spell during Covid. Inaction, one word, is being replaced by in action, two words.

However, the local Rotary Club still needs visibility, support, and new members, so held a “Meet n Greet” at ye olde Black Bear in early September, organised by Robyn.

The Black Bear is a very special venue, and Luke Haynes made us very welcome.

It was a friendly, informal, low cost evening (the new style for Rotary), with the minimum of speeches, and a chance to chat about Rotary”s charitable and community work. Very pleasingly, there were representatives from the Town Council, Tewkesbury in Bloom, the Christmas lights and the Boys Brigade.

There was a lot of interest in our plans for the Town’s Bonfire and Fireworks, planned for Saturday 4th November. We have most of the pieces in place already, but await the necessary licence from the Borough Council. So watch this

space (and Facebook) for confirmation!

If you are community minded and might be interested in Rotary, please come along to our

next meeting (at the Bell on Monday 9th October, 6.30pm for an hour). Or contact, Secretary, John Halstead, halsts@hotmail.com.

Museum Autumn Talks To Start Again

Tewkesbury Museum talks start again in October. First up, on 3 October, is Jane Baalam who will present From Fayre to Festival, the earlier days of MedFest.

It wasn’t easy going, with changes of venue, financial problems and disputes about what it was meant to be about: history, reenacting, tourism, community involvement, dressing up? Not to mention: What you do when 40 Irish reen-

actors turn up a week early? Why authenticity is important. And what happens when language barriers and water carriers collide? And why the weather can make or break the event. Jane was involved with the Fayre/Festival for many years, heading the festival team from 1996 to 2006.

In complete contrast, on 17 October, we welcome Jo Teague, of “Stitch Story” fame, who will talk about her latest

project: an exploration of the lives of 19th century Cheltenham orphans and seamstresses through their work. Making, Mending, Marking is based on an exhibition of the same name, curated by Jo, at the Holst Victorian House Museum, Cheltenham.

All talks are held on a Tuesday, 7 PM, at Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, GL20 5DR. Admission £3, to include tea, coffee and cake.

Tewkesbury Bowls Club held their Competitions Final Weekend on the 2nd and 3rd September. Congratulations to the Ladies Champion Jackie Hughs and the Mens Champion Philip Timson.

Pictured in the photograph is Jackie, Philip and Sam Hawkins from the sponsors Thomson & Bancks, Solicitors who is presenting champagne to both winners. It was a very successful weekend with good support from the members.

Can You Catch The Charm Thief of Tewkesbury?

A Tewkesbury treasure hunt in a book by local self published writer and illustrator, Roger Haines, The Charm Thief of Tewkesbury brings a touch of mystery and romance to the town. In the newly released book, a thieving magpie has taken the charm bracelet from a mysterious young woman. She meets Theo, a helpful stranger who undertakes her quest - to follow the bird and find the lost charms. But it will be up to the reader to solve the puzzles that will lead him to them.

Roger Haines (52) has lived and worked in Tewkesbury as a teacher for 25 years. He has brought his love of mysteries and art together to create this full colour book that will take you through the streets and alleyways of the historic town from the comfort of your armchair.

abbey and other familiar landmarks. Visitors to Chelt-enham will be very familiar with Williams’ work if they have seen the fabulous Fish Clock in Regent Arcade, made in 1985.

The illustrations will transport the reader from the well known sites of Tewkesbury Abbey and The Bell, through Victoria Gardens and along the river.

You’ll enjoy the traditional banners adorning the streets and there’s even a visit to the Medieval Festival along the way.

The book is an homage to its famous predecessor, Masquerade by artist Kit Williams.

Masquerade - which celebrated its 44th anniversary this August - caught the nation’s imagination with its cryptic puzzles and the hunt for a fabulous golden hare. Williams’ illustrations even included Tewkesbury in one of its clues, with a fairy flying over the

While Roger’s book includes no actual buried treasure, it is a gorgeous guide to many much loved parts of Tewkesbury, presented in new ways. You’ll be studying the pictures for the missing charms, watched all the while by the beady eye of the magpie himself.

Whether you puzzle over it alone or solve it with friends, this delightful story of love, charm and mystery will appeal to all. The book is available to order from Amazon now.

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Lash Shedding

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Studio 7, Tewkesbury’s New State of the Art Tanning Studio

A brand new luxury tanning studio has opened for business at Unit 7, Gannaway Lane, Tewkesbury.

Opened by Kate Fitch, her family run salon provides a relaxed, modern and luxurious environment, to enjoy the tanning experience.

Studio 7 offers, two Ergoline lay down beds, that offer hybrid tanning, and two Megasun stand up beds, one offering hybrid tanning and the second equipped with rainbow lamps, with room for adding two more sunbeds.

Kate says “We offer both tanning courses and minutes, we have a huge selection of the best tanning and accelerator creams and shots too. As a member of the The Sunbed Association, I promote safe tanning

with a strong ethos on the importance of skin health, all sunbeds are 0.3 compliant. “0.3 refers to the

maximum legal UV output permitted by a sunbed, and my staff have all undertaken professional training from

the industry experts and are available to offer all our clients a free tanning consultation.

“Studio 7 is unisex, and a great place for everyone over the age of 18, to relax and to get the look they want. We have plenty of free parking and within walking distance from the local areas.

“We are currently offering a 15% coupon deal valid until 31st October, turn to page 11 in this magazine to see our main advert, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook, visit www. studio7tanningrooms. co.uk or just book an appointment on 01684 607037.”

m Kate Fitch, welcomes all to enjoy the luxury experience of Tanning at Studio 7

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‘Folk Treble’ returns to the Old Baptist Chapel

Three Worcestershire-based songwriters come together to share the stage for an evening of original, contemporary folk at Tewkesbury's atmospheric Old Baptist Chapel.

Colin Pitts, Mike Weaver and Charlie Williams will be appearing at the historic venue on Saturday 7th October (7.45pm).

Colin Pitts first performed in folk clubs while a student in Swansea in the late ‘60s, and became very popular in Midlands folk circles in the first half of the 1970s. He has played all over the UK and has appeared on many local radio shows and BBC Radio 2. A serious illness caused a reduction in shows for a while, but Colin kept writing and is now performing live better than ever.

Mike Weaver is a singer-songwriter originally from Cheltenham, but now living in Worcestershire. He is a writer and publishing designer by day and an acoustic performer by night, presenting his own melodic songs which draw upon both contemporary and traditional influences.

After a break of over twenty years, Mike

returned to songwriting and performing in 2013. Since his 'come back' he has played at a variety of events across southern England and the Midlands, opening for many well known-artists as well as performing his own solo gigs and playing live on folk radio shows.

Charlie Williams is a singer-songwriter from Worcester. His Americana-flavoured songs have seen airplay on BBC Hereford & Worcester and he can often be heard around the folk and open mic scene of his home town. Many of his songs are

storytelling ballads set in his county, from tragic tales in the Malvern Hills to the impact of the English Civil War on ordinary people. Others are lyrical ruminations on life, love and random experience. Charlie is also a successful novelist.

Doors open at 7.15pm for a performance starting 7.45pm. Tickets are £10 in advance from www.wegottickets.com/ event/585438/ or locally from the John Moore Museum, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SNsee website www.johnmooremuseum.org (seasonal opening hours).

Songwriters Colin Pitts, Mike Weaver and Charlie Williams: heading for Tewkesbury on Sat 7th October

Discover Unbeatable Savings at the ROCA Bathroom Sale –Enjoy 40% Off RRP

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TWYNINGGREEN£1.1m

BREDONPAMINGTON£695,000 £795,000

A stunning detached, modern and spacious home situated overlooking the village green. Immaculately presented inside and out. 5 bedrooms – 2 with ensuites;dual aspect lounge with log burner; dual aspect dining room; home office; contemporary kitchen/dining/family room; guest wc; double garage; summerhouse; ¼ acre gardens which include a small paddock area; workshop/large shed; greenhouse; ample driveway parking. Tax Band F; EPC C.

TIRLEY£650,000

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

ROSEFIELDS£485,000

A delightful detached village home that has been sympathetically modernised and improved, retaining much character with the advantage of not being a Listed property. Private gardens; 4 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; home office/dressing room; large open plan kitchen/dining/ family room; bathroom; shower room; laundry; garage; summerhouse; sheds. Tax Band E; EPC D.

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

BREDON’SHARDWICK£650,000MITTON£490,000

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

Modern detached home in this cul du sac exclusively of detached properties. Built in the 80s with lots of space around; large picture windows; Lounge; separate dining room; modern kitchen; utility room; first foor bathroom; 4 bedrooms; single garage; car port; attractive rear garden; ample driveway parking; EPC D; Tax Band E.

GRETTON£450,000

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

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

Semi rural detached home situated in attractive gardens with the advantage of a 39’ detached garage/workshop. 3 double bedrooms, main with ensuite; bathroom; bedroom 4/home office; dual aspect lounge; separate dining room; modern kitchen; double glazed and gas central heating. EPC D; Tax Band E.

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

Immaculately presented inside and out, this detached bungalow is ready to move straight into! 2 double bedrooms; living room; modern integrated kitchen; modern shower room; garage; ample driveway parking; lovely private gardens. Tax Band D; EPC D.

A glorious location sitting on the village green, for this semi detached home. 3 bedrooms: lounge, dining room, family room; kitchen; ground floor wc; first floor bathroom; driveway parking and beautiful gardens. Subject to Section 157 Occupation clause. Tax Band C; EPC tba.

NAUNTONBUSHLEYGREEN£425,000 £425,000

TWYNING£450,000

TOWNCENTRE£450,000

TEWKESBURY£415,000

TEWKESBURY£375,000

TEWKESBURY£335,000

House and building plot – currently a detached 3 bedroom traditional home with good sized corner plot garden; detached garage; off road parking; central heating; upvc double glazing; Planning Permission to add a semi detached house to the property or to extend the house to provide a larger property. Current Tax Band D; EPC D.

MITTON£335,000

Extended Semi detached 3 bedroom house available with no onward sales chain - open plan lounge/dining room; contemporary styled kitchen/breakfast room; utility; first floor wc; ground floor bathroom; garage; ample parking. Tax Band C; EPC D.

ALSTONE£315,000

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

Unexpectedly reavailable – delightful town centre cottage. 3 bedrooms; bathroom with separate shower cubicle; lounge; dining room; kitchen; utility; ground floor wc; private rear courtyard garden; parking; pretty cottage front garden. Gas Central Heating. Tax Band D; EPC D.

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

A traditional detached bungalow which has been extended to offer lounge; kitchen; dining room; utility; 2 double bedrooms; garage; parking; lovely gardens; walking distance of excellent amenities. Tax Band D; EPC E.

MITTON£310,000

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

Delightful semi detached, extended home with the advantage of driveway parking. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/dining room; lounge; gas central heating; upvc double glazing. Well presented with a private rear garden. Tax Band C; EPC D.

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

TOWNCENTRE£220,000HOMEABBEYHOUSE£195,000SHEPHARDMEAD£135,000

Beautifully light, this modern duplex apartment is lovely offering spacious and flexible accommodation. Three bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite; main bathroom; home office; large landing ideal as hobby room; courtyard garden. Grade II Listed; 999 year lease; no monthly maintenance charge. Tax Band B.

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

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

“Excellent local estate agent, great area knowledge, friendly prompt service.”

NEWTOWNBREDON£325,000 £325,000

MITTON£290,000

WHAT’S ON at the John Moore Museum

m ENEMIES OF THE STATE? BAPTIST IN RESTORATION

ENGLAND

Description: At the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 the subsequent Royalist dominated parliament passed a series of laws against all religious Dissenters including Baptists. This talk will explore why Baptists were persecuted and the harsh measures to which they were subjected because of their independent views on the practice of religion. Discover how the Baptists endured the return of the King.

Speaker: Simon Lawton

Date: Saturday 7th October

Time: 11am

Venue: Old Baptist Chapel

Tickets: Adults £6,

Concessions £4.50 & Children £2. Visitors who attended part 1 in the Baptist Series get 50% off the ticket price

Booking: call 01684 297174 or email education@ johnmooremuseum.org to reserve your place.

housewife, will reveal her life and daily routines as you wander through the home she shares with her husband, Thomas. Hear Agnes talk about her childhood on a tenant farm, and of how she came to live in Tewkesbury as a merchant’s wife. You will see where Agnes sleeps, learn about a curfew, a trencher, and you may even get to see a Tudor ensuite! Okay, a pisspot but there is a story behind every object.

Date: Saturday 14th October

Times: 11.30am & 2.30pm

bats were believed to cure many ailments including baldness, fever, toothache and poor eyesight in ancient Egypt?

Date: Saturday 21st

October

Times: 10.30am –11.30am, 11.45am – 12.45pm & 2.15pm –3.15pm

m ALL HALLOW’S EVE (ISH)

Description: Are you ready for some spooky and frightening tales in the atmospheric Merchant’s House? Will you remain calm when the lights are switched off?

Dates: Saturday 28th October

m TUDOR COSTUMED

TOURS

Description: This living history tour will take you back in time to 1580, where Agnes, a Tudor

Location: Merchant’s House

Tickets: Adults £3.50, Concessions £3 & Children £1.50

Booking: Call 01684 297174 or email education@ johnmooremuseum.org to reserve your place.

m DISCOVERING BATS DAY

Description: Renowned bat expert David Endacott brings a selection of rescued British bats for you to see up close, from tiny pipistrelles to greater horseshoe bats! Examine their sharp teeth, observe their delicate wings and listen to their calls on bat detectors. Come along to our Discovering Bats Day to have all the negative myths about these beautiful mammals broken! Did you know

Location: Old Baptist Chapel

Tickets: Adults £7, Concessions £5.50 & Children £3

Booking: Call 01684 297174 or email education@ johnmooremuseum.org to reserve your place. Limited spaces.

Time: 6pm & 7pm

Location: Merchant’s House Tickets: Adults £4.50, Concessions £4 & Children £2

Booking: Call 01684 297174 or email education@ johnmooremuseum.org to reserve your place. Limited spaces available.

Hi, I’m Shaun Taylor from the Approved Car Buying Centre.

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Bluebell Road £435,000

The Old Barns £435,000

Cotswold Gardens £375,000

This four bedroom detached house is situated on The Meadows, off Walton Cardiff in Tewkesbury. The property was built approximately five years ago by Messrs Bloor Homes, at the end of a quiet cul de sac, with views overlooking neighbouring fields and the nature reserve.

Plantation Crescent £335,000

Fantastically presented three bedroom detached village home in Strensham. Presented to a very high standard, with living room, dining room, beautifully fitted kitchen, integral garage and ensuite to Principal bedroom.

Davey Road £325,000

Fabulously extended THREE BEDROOM semidetached house in Cotswold Gardens, a stone’s throw from the centre of Tewkesbury town. A fabulous extended kitchen, with centre island and a larger than average corner plot garden.

Springfield£320,000

A great opportunity to purchase this wonderful example of a three bedroom semi detached property in the highly regarded village of Bredon, with a wonderful extension to the rear, providing a large kitchen, dining room.

Marina Court £275,000

We are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroom, three storey town house which is located in Ashchurch, with a large garden and integral garage, giving good access to the train station and M5 motorway for commuting.

Bristow Cottages £275,000

Lovely family home on the ever popular Springfield development of Newtown. Within close proximity to primary and secondary schools, walking distance to a shop, supermarket, fitness centre and the town of Tewkesbury.

Sinderberry Drive £270,000

Rarely available two bedroom bungalow, within the sheltered Marina Court development. Marina Court offers communal grounds, restaurant, hair salon, guest room and cinema room, as well as an on-site manager for the over 55’s. This property is bought to the market at a 75% shared ownership.

Grange Court £230,000

This spacious three bedroom end of terrace family home, is located on the ever popular residential area of Walton Cardiff overlooking an open green area and with private rear garden.

Hawthorn Way OFFERS OVER £180,000

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this detached two bedroom bungalow situated in a quiet Culde-Sac location in the popular area of Northway. Extended to the rear to provide a kitchen, dining room and lovely conservatory.

Hawthorn Way £185,000

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

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

Tewkesbury: The Ancient Grudge, 15 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 275276

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Probus Club visits RAF Cosford

Every three months or so Probus Club members have a day out visiting a place of interest and recently we went to the Royal Air Force Cosford Museum in Shropshire. There we toured the four huge hangars where the aircraft are on display.

Each of the hangars has a different theme about the aircraft operated by the RAF over the last 100 years and the first hangar we entered covered the history of the RAF from its formation out of the original Royal Flying Corps and on display are several of the ancient aircraft used in combat during WW1.

Another hangar celebrated prototype aircraft some of which entered full production including one which was developed into the hugely successful Harrier Jump-jet. Others less fortunate included the ill-fated TSR2 cancelled by the government of the day because of rising costs, despite (or perhaps because of) its incredibly advanced technology.

One of the hangars featured the aircraft that helped to defend the UK in wartime, including of course the famous Spitfire and Hurricane and the Lancaster bomber. Although these iconic machines were actually engaged in combat in WW2, the fourth hangar also features the aircraft of the Cold War, when the UK needed a potential nuclear strike force. This display featured all three of the famous V-bombers, one of which (the Vulcan) is suspended from the roof of the hangar.

It was a wonderful day – an unusual opportunity to get very close to these iconic aircraft and being astonished at the

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enormous size of many of them and appreciating the beauty of many of the aerodynamic styles of these fantastic ma-

chines.

If you are a retired professional or businessman looking for something new to stimulate your retirement in a social environment, you would be very welcome to join us as a guest at one of our Tuesday morning meetings. For more information, please

visit our website at www. probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243. Our events programme for the coming month is featured in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

By Chris Brown for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club

WITH MEANING

My mother-in-law sadly passed away recently and, as we shared her treasured indoor plants among the family, it made me reflect on other plants I have encountered with personal significance, writes Tim Hoskins.

In our house and garden, we have various plants we’ve inherited from deceased loved ones, that are still going strong and give reminders of their passion and innate ability with plants.

Some of them are quite unassuming, such as my Pelargonium ‘Pink salmon’ that sits on the window sill, flowers all year without pause and reminds me of the need to maintain a feed regime for my potted plants, as my maternal grandmother did. She was the Granddaughter of the Head Gardener at Lulworth Castle in Dorset and knew a thing or two about plants.

An Oxalis triangularis came from my paternal grandmother. From a very long line of Somerset farmers, the edible leaves remind me of her ability to create hearty feasts to fuel hungry farm hands and sons. My children recognise Oxalis wherever it grows and snack on it with relish.

In our garden we have an Acer palmatum ‘Seiryu’ that was a house warming present from a friend named Villain. It lived in a pot for far too long because we only had a small

courtyard garden then. When we finally planted it in the ground, it unfolded its wings and has stolen the show in my current garden. It still enjoys the company, near the backdoor, of my

Rodgersia ‘Chocolate wings’ and my Hosta collection that was my first foray into shade planting in the house where my son was born and Woodruff, my working lurcher, died.

I know of someone who gifted a plant to their friend that shared the same name as his ex-girlfriend. The current girlfriend (who he didn’t like) passed it unknowingly every time she went into the house. A cruel trick, but nobody understood the joke who didn’t know plants. There are few things for me that hold so many memories, perhaps unwittingly created but still vivid and most importantly, still living.

Tim Hoskins

Tim Hoskins

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Tewkesbury Museum Renovations

Seasonal home grown bedding plants, hanging baskets & planted containers

• Bulbs for Autumn planting

• Large selection of trees & shrubs

• Plant, lawn & garden care products

• Specialist composts & decorative gravels

• Barrels, terracotta, glazed & plastic pots

• Quality timber products

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Why choose

to update permanent displays and to create temporary exhibitions.

This work is being undertaken by our landlord, Tewkesbury Town Council, with the help of a £367,000 grant from the Arts Council’s ‘Museum, Estates and Development Fund’.

We’re sad to be closing, but the work is essential.

As well as making the building watertight, it will allow us to move back into the second floor, which has been closed for the last two years. This will add over 50% to our current gallery space, allowing us

Before the repairs can be carried out, we have a lot of work to do ourselves, including packing the 7,000 items in our collection, ready for removal during the week commencing 16 October.

closed: our outreach programmes, including Alley Strolls and Museum Talks, will continue,

It may sound strange, but we’re excited to report that we’ll be closed for several months from Monday 18th September. This is to allow for extensive renovation work to our building at 64 Barton Street. Externally, this will involve repairs to the roof, guttering, walls and chimneys. Internally, the second floor ceilings will be restored and improved heating will be installed.

The refurbishment will then get under way. The first and very visible sign of this will be the building being wrapped in scaffolding.

We hope to re-open in late Spring 2024, but some of our activities will continue even though our building is

and we are close to finding a temporary location where we can carry on with other museum activities.

We will post updates on Tewkesbury Direct, our website and Facebook page, and on the noticeboard outside the museum.

NEWTOWN WI

After our summer break it was lovely to meet up again and catch up with everyone, before our speaker Vikie Pullen from Arctic Quest had us all enthralled with her passion for sled dog racing. Her enthusiasm was catching as she is so passionate about it, from racing on a dog bike with one dog to sled racing with 4 dogs. We were introduced to all her 38 dogs; don’t know how she remembers all their names! It was a great talk to come back to, but we still had time for plenty of socialising with tea and biscuits.

We are a very friendly and welcoming group, and we meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Wheat Pieces Community Hall at 2 pm and look forward to seeing members both old and new. For further information contact Julie Pullen on 07737 271684.

TEWKESBURY & DISTRICT CRIBBAGE LEAGUE

The T&DCL Season started on Monday 4th September with the Hylda Roberts Bowl Match at the Village Inn, Twyning, between the League Champions (Cross Keys Inn) and the KO Champions (Anchor 1774).

This was the Cross Keys third consecutive attempt to win the Crystal Bowl, but again proved ever the Bridesmaid and not the Bride. The result went right down to the wire, with the Anchor managing to gain the all important winning point from Table 3.

A nice touch to the evening in memory of Hylda, was the addition of a Rose from her Garden.

The businesses in Tewkesbury are changing radically, writes John Dixon.

Around 1903 we had

so many boot and shoe shops – and now none? But we have plenty of choice concerning eating - and drinking coffee

especially.

We can now welcome Amy and her friends at this restaurant in an auspicially historical building - but now with it with its original décor and delicious food.

Older members will no doubt remember that it hosted Janet Dean after 1939 - selling Everything For Mother And Child right up to 1960 – and then it was Bruton Knowles estate agency from 1974-1978. Can anyone remember any other businesses before Tilly’s Tea Shop?

The shop keeper in 1903 was Walter T. Boughton a Methodist who was who was mayor of the Town seven times from 19201929.

But he had moved up to the Hoo, Deerhurst by 1911 and his daughter had married D L Priestley, brother of Sir Raymond who was killed in 1917.

He was the Mayor who dedicated the War Memorial to the care of Town Council and he died in 1933 with the benefit of a Civic Funeral.

I wish Amy success in her new venture.

John Dixon

RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION

by Laurence Robertson, MP for Tewkesbury

Last week I held a Retail Crime Prevention meeting at Dobbies, in Ashchurch, and was very encouraged by the turn out. We were joined by a number of traders, as well as representatives of the Retail Trade Consortium, the local police and the Police & Crime Commissioner, Chris Nelson. It is crucial that when targeting the issue of retail crime, the broadest range of perspectives are taken into account, which is why the strong attendance is so positive.

It was good to see that so many traders are doing their best to prevent crime, by, for example, linking up through WhatsApp and equipping themselves and their premises with additional security measures.

However, they were encouraged by the police to report all crimes so that a trend can be established, which will help the police to apprehend those causing trouble.

In fact, following the meeting, the police were able to identify one such person from the details provided on that evening. For this reason it is vital that information is pooled by as many traders on the hight street as possible, so police have

everything they need to follow up with their investigations.

The government is also taking this matter

community officers. There will also be an upgrade to the non-emergency reporting of anti-social behaviour in the

seriously, insisting that all police forces investigate all crimes reported, increasing the number of police officers to record levels and locally the police are recruiting more

coming months, which will help the local police force significantly. Working together, we can reduce and prevent retail crime, which will be better for all of us.

Distance: about three miles; moderate ascents. Car Parking: with respect to local residents, in Conderton village. Refreshments: try the Yew Tree Inn at Conderton, or The Old Post Office Café, in nearby Beckford (check opening hours). Map not to scale: OS Sheet 190 recommended.

ON BREDON’S LOWER SLOPES

Conderton is a delightful hamlet which sits comfortably beneath the lower slopes of Bredon Hill, writes Jack B. Walker. Its lovely stone cottages have a golden glow in evening sunlight, which is my favourite time of day to take this ‘figure of eight’ walk.

Park in the lane at the side of the Yew Tree Inn at Conderton, or with care on the road from Overbury.

Walk up the lane, and when it bears left, carry on straight ahead up a rough track (1)

When you reach a gate and barn ahead of you, keep on the stony track as it bears right and sharply upwards, (2), then continue ahead until you reach the cross tracks (3)

Turn right and walk down the hill along a broad sandy track known locally as the ‘Yellow Brick Road.’

At the next cross tracks (4), take the path on your left which leads into Beckford Coppice.

Follow the path down to the stream and cross the footbridge. Follow the path up the bank and through the woods, and cross over a stile. (5).

Turn right and walk along the edge of the wood, to reach a small gate. Go through and carry on ahead with the fence to your left, then

bear right as the wellwalked path descends through the field. At the bottom of the field skirt a thicket (6) and bear right up a lane between some hedges.

The route now rejoins the Yellow Brick Road (7), so bear right and walk up the hill to return to point (4)

This time, take the path on your left and walk along the edge of a field.

About fifteen years ago the fields to your right were excavated as part of an archaeological dig, and evidence of a Roman farm was discovered.

At the bottom of the field, after a descent, bear right to a small gate at the other side of the stream (8). Go through and up the slope, keeping the fence to your left, reaching a row of trees.

Keep straight ahead over a stile into a meadow, with Conderton Manor’s gardens on your left.

Cross over the next stile and walk ahead to reach the lane; turn left

and back down into thevillage of Conderton.

The Royal Hop Pole has a five star food hygiene rating awarded by the Food Standards Agency

TUES 3rd OCT: Simon Kempston (Folk music) Live in Eric’s Bar, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

WED 4th OCT: Rod Kelly Jazz Trio plus Penny. Fox & Hounds, Church Street, Bredon. foxandhoundsbredon.co.uk

SAT 7th OCT: Folk Treble event, with Colin Pitts, Mike Weaver and Charlie Williams, The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury. Tickets £10 from wegottickets/event/ 585438 or £12 on the door (cash only)

TUES 10th OCT: Charlie Dore with Julian Litman, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

WED 11th OCT: Celtic Folk Session, The Royal Oak, Bredon. Music starts 8.30pm.

SAT 14th OCT: Skippinish, The Guildhall, Gloucester. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

THURS 19th OCT: Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

SAT 21st OCT: Wrong Jovi, (tribute band) The Watson Hall, Tewkesbury. bandsintown.com

WED 25th OCT: Mixed Folk Session, The Royal Oak, Bredon. Music starts 8.30pm.

THURS 26th OCT: Talon - The Best of The Eagles (tribute show), The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

SAT 28th OCT: The Counterfeit Stones, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

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

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

FRI 10th NOV: China Crisis, The Goods Shed, Station Approach, Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

SAT 18th NOV: Dr Feelgood with special guest Wreckless Eric, Gloucester Guildhall gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

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

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

SAT 2nd DEC: Steeleye Span, Subscription Rooms Stroud. thesubrooms.co.uk

TUES 5th DEC Bad Manners Christmas Party, The Guildhall, Gloucester. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

THURS 7tn DEC: The Mari WIlson Christmas Show, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

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

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

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

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

SUN 26th NOV: Chris Difford, The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP bacontheatre.co.uk

MON 11th DEC: Kim WIlde, Subscription Rooms Stroud, thesubrooms.co.uk

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

Sarah McQuaid

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

1: Guitarist Johnny Marr and Dr Who actor Matt Smith both had trials for which English Premier League Football Club?

2: Worldwide, what is the best-selling song of all time?

3: Who is the only person who has served as UK Prime Minister for more than two decades?

4: Which company opened its first UK store in 1909 and ran for 100 years until its final branches closed in January 2009?

5: Which pop group released its iconic album ‘Pet Sounds’ in 1966?

6: With a length of over 3,900 miles (6,300km) what is the longest river in Asia?

WAR GRAVES TOUR RETURNS TO TEWKESBURY THIS MONTH

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CGWC) is offering a free tour of Tewkesbury Borough Cemetery in Gloucester Road on Saturday 21st October, starting at 11.00am.

It will give people the chance to discover the remarkable stories of the men and women from the Commonwealth forces who died in the first and second world wars and beyond. Over twenty are buried in the local community.

The tour will be led by local resident John Dixon, who is a volun-

teer for the CGWC.

Places on the Tewkesbury tour must be booked in advance, via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ cwgc-tours-2023- tewke sbury-cemetery-tickets646889994387.

Parking is available at the leisure centre, but the nearest toilets are on the Gloucester Road Car Park. The tour leaves at

QUIZ NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 11th OCTOBER

in aid of Upton-upon-Severn Scouts £10 per team of four, 7.30pm

PIE NIGHT

THURSDAY 26th OCTOBER

£13.95 per person, 8.00pm

CHRISTMAS MEAL

Pea & Ham Soup

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Mackerel & Horseradish Paté ~

Roast Turkey and all the trimmings

Salmon & Hollandaise

Asparagus Tart

8oz Rump Steak

Rum & Raisin Cheesecake

Christmas Pudding

Lemon Posset or Cheese & Biscuits (£2.50 surcharge) ~ £25.95 per person

Station Rd, Ripple, Tewkesbury GL20 6EY Tel: 01684 592225

enquiries@railwayinnatripple.co.uk www.railwayinnatripple.co.uk

TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Thursday 19th October 2023

A Boy Called Silence (Medieval West Africa) by Nana Pierre

Methodist Church, Tewkesbury Cross at 7.45pm.

Members £2.50, Visitors £4.00. All welcome. For more details visit tewkesburyhistory.org

11.00am

Tewkesbury

Civic Society

Illustrated Talk

Gloucester CityThe Cathedral Quarter Regeneration Project by Claire Dovey-Evans

Tewkesbury Library

Thurs 12th Oct at 7.30pm

Members £3, Visitors £4 Tickets on the door

from the Cholera Memorial in the cemetery.

Cross House, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AB www.crosshousetavern.pub

ANSWERS:

1. mNottingha Forest

2. White Christmas (Bing Crosby)

3. Robert Walpole

4. Woolworths

5. The Beach Boys

6. The Yangtze River

Gupshill Manor Christmas Fayre

served in the main pub and restaurant throughout December

Two courses £24.95 £26.95

Three courses £29.95 £31.95

all options include tea or coffee, mince pies and christmas cracker pre booked pre order menu

Starters

Plum tomato & basil soup (v) (ve) (g)

Chicken liver parfait with mixed leaf & red onion marmalade (g)

Atlantic prawns in a marie rose sauce with mixed leaf (g)

All served with rustic bread

Main Course

Roasted breast of local turkey, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables, pigs in blankets, cranberry stuffing & red wine jus (g)

Pan fried Scottish salmon, new potatoes, mixed vegetables & provencale sauce (g)

Oven baked beef bourguignon, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables & bordeaux jus

Oven baked nut roast, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables & vegetarian gravy (v) (ve)

Dessert

Vanilla cheesecake with red berry coulis (v) (ve) (g)

Salted caramel & chocolate pot with sugar curl (g)

Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy créme anglaise (v) (ve) (g)

Selection of three local cheeses, biscuit selection & chutney (g) a £1.95 supplement applies to the cheese board

Tea or coffee served with mince pies

APPROPRIATE FIND AT BOOKWORM

Volunteers at Bookworm in Tewkesbury High Street made an interesting and timely discovery amongst donated books waiting to be sold last month, writes Shelby Powell.

In support of the Tour of Britain cycle event in Tewkesbury, Bookworm themed a window display on the history of cycling.

A vintage booklet printed in 1952 and published by BSA Cycles - ‘Cycling, Know The Game’ was found in stock, and took pride of place in the display. Priced at two shillings - that’s 10p in today’s money - it must have been quite a bargain at the time.

The vintage booklet would make a perfect gift for anyone who appreciates cycling nostalgia and is available to purchase in store or through Bookworm’s ABE online account www.abebooks.com /bookworm-tewkesbury

Competitive cyclists have not always enjoyed the freedom of being able to race on the roads. In 1890 road racing was banned, so events could only take place on closed tracks, either in public parks or pur-

DAYTIME DISCO -

Cate and George run a ‘Daytime Disco’ once a month, next date: 31st October, 1.00pm-4.00pm at the Watson Hall in Barton Street, Tewkesbury. Dancing encouraged, but only optional if you’d just like to enjoy the music, watch the dancers, or have a chat and a cup of tea! Free event - all welcome.

TEWKESBURY

NATURE RESERVE -

Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is a healthy. safe haven for wildlife combined with an educational environment in which the local community can connect with nature. You can find out more on the website tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk.

Follow on Facebook and Instagram or why not sign up to volunteer?

There is plenty to do on the reserve, so if you would like to find out more about joining the friendly team of volunteers, send an email to info@tewkesburynaturereserve.org. uk

TEWKESBURY

REPAIR CAFÉ - Next session due Sat 21st October. Held in Tewkes-bury Baptist Church, 2-5 pm. Please double check before travelling. Bring electrical, toys, clothes, anything that needs fixing. Tools can also be sharpened. Tea and coffee available while you wait.

NEW WEEKLY JOB

CLUB - at PPNP (Priors Park Neighbourhood Project), Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC), Employment Skills Hub project offering help with: Employment, Education, Training and Volunteer opportunities including Digital Help. Wednesdays 10-1pm at PPNP, York Road, Tewkesbury, GL20

5HU Contact Laurai@grc c.org.uk for more info and weekly dates in Brockworth and Churchdown.

pose-built velodromes.

Riders had to wait until 1942 before the first massed start of a cycle race on closed public roads was organised. It was over 42 miles and completed in under three hours.

Bookworm volunteers believe that well written books of any age still play an important role in education, as well as providing pleasure and enjoyment.

Tewkesbury is blessed with several wellstocked bookshops in its High Street.

Bookworm is located at 150 High Street and is run as a social enterprise aiming to donate surplus profits to local good causes. It is open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday. Donated books, as well as volunteer enquiries, are always welcome. Call 01684 438385.

STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUPIf you live on the estate, get in touch with catecody99@gmail.com

BNATURAL REFILL

SHOP - Save unnecessary plastic packaging whilst supporting local, independent traders. The

shop is located at 74 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PY. www.bnaturaloil. co.uk/refill/

Accident Damage and Car Body Repairs

WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody

(Photo: Shelby Powell)

PLEASE NOTE: some of our cars have been damaged/repaired. Please ask for full details

150 High Street, Tewkesbury

Please can you help, we need:

Books, Audio Books, Large Print, Sheet Music, Puzzles, Pictures, Maps, Stamps, Coins.

Collection can be arranged. Volunteers also needed to help raise money for the local community & Cancer Research UK

Antiquarian and Rare Books

01684 438385

Open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday

REUSE IS THE BEST WAY TO RECYCLE

SPEAKER NEWS

Held on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Baptist Hall, Station Road. Refreshments from 10:00am, for a meeting start time of 10:30am.

n 9th October 2023

Carol and Malcom Brown will present We sing for your pleasure prior to their pending retirement from performing.

n There will be no Speaker in November

n 11th December 2023

AGM followed by Richard Churchley who will perform From Boar’s Head to Bing Crosby…”Christmas songs through the ages”

OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

Traditional or Indian Menu

£39.95pp (Adults)

£24.95pp (Child under 12)

GWR’s Mixed Traction fleet on track for annual October ‘Showcase’ event

The final weekend in October heralds the return of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s annual Autumn Showcase Gala which takes place over the weekend of the 28th & 29th October 2023 – the last hurrah of the railway’s main operating season. The event will see the popular Cotswold heritage line at its very best.

The two-day spectacular offers visitors and enthusiasts young and old the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of classic heritage steam and diesel traction from the heyday of British Railways, whilst travelling through the idyllic Cotswold countryside –featuring the railway’s iconic structures of Stanway Viaduct, Greet Tunnel and stopping at picturesque period stations.

Subject to locomotive availability, the following home traction will be in service operating trains:

• Manor Class No. 7820

‘Dinmore Manor’

• Modified Hall Class No. 7903 ‘Foremarke Hall’

• Rebuilt Merchant

Navy Class No. 35006

‘Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co.’

• Class 20 Diesel No.

20137

• Class 24 Diesel No.

5081

• Class 37 Diesel No’s 37215 & D6948

• Class 47 Diesel No’s 47105 & 47376

‘Freightliner 1995’

• Class 117 No. L425

The showcase event will see opportunities for brake van rides on the demonstration freight train (tickets from Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse stations on the day); visits behind the scenes at the Winchcombe Carriage & Wagon Department, preservation society stands in the David Page shed at Toddington, and the opportunity to view the ongoing locomotive projects.

A range of refreshment opportunities will be available at all main stations, free car parking (except at Broadway); non-stop runs and double-heading with trains working to an intensive timetable all add up to the promise of an action-packed weekend.

In addition, steam loco cab visits and footplate rides are offered (the latter is only bookable in advance). A free

Art demonstration by Val Ridler: Mixed media - light and atmosphere

Tuesday 24th October 2023 from 10.15am-12.30pm

At the Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury Visitors welcome £5 entry

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bus link will connect the GWSR’s Cheltenham Racecourse station with Cheltenham Spa national network station on the

Saturday. Tickets for the Autumn Showcase are available to purchase online at www.gwsr.com

TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY

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Beckford’s Hidden Gem

Nestled in a pretty courtyard at the rear of The Old Post Office café, in the heart of beautiful Beckford, is The Beckford Collective.

Over 20 local artists and craftspeople have come together to sell their original works of art, handcrafted gifts and cards.

Having celebrated its first birthday back in April, it has established quite a local following within the village and surrounding area. The doors are open from Thursday to Monday, 10am until 3pm throughout the Summer, with slightly reduced hours during Winter months.

Each day it’s looked after by one of the artists or craftspeople whose work you’ll find inside. Often, they will be creating while they are in the shop and love talking to customers about their work.

All of the local makers and artists have been carefully selected to ensure a varied range of high quality crafts and art; from wood turned bowls to stained glass art, African print notebooks, string art, bunting, bookmarks, tote bags, candle and diffusers, crochet toys, jewellery and ceramics.

The Old Post Office café is the perfect pitstop while you visit this little

treasure trove of crafts; selling fresh coffee, a range of teas, and delicious cakes, breakfasts and lunches. They also

in the beautiful garden.

To find out more about the collective and any events they have coming up, you can fol-

have deli foods and drinks for sale, as well as a selection of antiques. You can enjoy your refreshments inside, in the

low them on Facebook or Instagram @thebeckfordcollective.

If you’d like to be added to the waiting list of potential crafts people and artists to sell in the shop, please contact thebeckfordcollective@ outlook.com.

The Beckford Collective can be found behind The Old Post Office café, on Main Street, Beckford, near Tewkesbury, GL20 7AD.

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NHS Staff help create new garden space at the Roses.

‘Many hands make light work’, a phrase which proved true last week when a team of 30 from the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board used some of their team development time to pick up their gardening tools and paint brushes to help at The Roses.

The group split into three, working in rotation to weed and tidy the garden space and car park at The Roses. Each group created a beautiful painted mural that linked to

their values developed during the morning’s session and the work they do. These will beinstalled in the theatre or garden later this year.

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munity organisation” Development Manager, Grace End, said “In the last week we have also learned that we’ve been successful in our application to The Woodland Trusts’ Community Tree Pack and in March 2024 will receive 30 saplings to plant.

If you are an avid gardener interested in helping us upkeep our garden, please get in touch with Megan Dunford megan.dunford@rosestheatre.org for more information.”

The hidden secrets of Tewkesbury keep on coming

Laurence Mills, Owner of the Cross House Tavern, has uncovered a host of historical features during the conversion from a phone shop to the cosy, real inn it now is.

A badly damaged, ceramic tile wall was uncovered and repaired with specially manufactured tiles from Stoke on Trent.

A cast iron range, it too, with a ceramic tile surround was discovered and restored, and now this new discovery has just come to light, another fireplace,

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Local barber and stylist, Harvey Hutchings, will be opening his new Hair Salon, Harvey & Co, Cutting Studio, at 67A Barton Street, Tewkesbury later this month.

Harvey has worked as a stylist, both in Tewkesbury and Gloucester, over the last 5 years and so will be known by many in the area. Harvey will be catering for both male and female clients, offers both appointments and walk in’s, and looks forward to welcoming customers old and new.

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3 Oct - Major UK heists and the geezers what done ‘em (with Barry Faulkner)

10 Oct - Building a great medieval cathedral (with Peter Petrie)

17 Oct - What did you do in the war Dad? (with Alistair Price)

24 Oct - Hadrian’s Wall (with Eric Moore)

31 Oct - A hundred years of the BBC (with David Howe) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Steve Tucker on 07803 907243 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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MITTON WI

We had a very interesting September meeting, visited by Nigel of Severn Free Wheelers Blood Bikes. There is so much we didn’t know about their work.

They are a charity, supporting the NHS, originally formed in the late 50s, with the local branch starting in Feb 2007. Both men and women ride, with the oldest volunteer being 89! They are on call 7pm-7am daily and in one month can get over 8,000 calls and travel thousands of miles carrying medicines, samples, medical equipment, patient notes and blood. They also carry a lot of false teeth (patients sent home without them or with wrong ones!). Along with donations to Just Giving etc they also attend Prescott Bike Fest in June, so please visit them there.

Next month we will be learning sign language, so come along and join us.

Mitton WI meet at Mitton Manor School 7.30pm every first Monday of the month (unless bank holiday). All welcome so come along and join us. If you would like more information please ring 01684 292385, Mitton-WI@gmail.com or look for Mitton WI on Facebook.

OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

DOG COLLARS

Some of you may be aware that at Two Rivers Osteopathy we treat animals as well as people.

The main animal I love to treat is dogs. There are plenty of exercises and tricks you can do, to help maintain their musculoskeletal health, and they usually like the challenge and game.

One of the questions

I get asked is; collar or harness? A collar will provide the dog with good directional information when taken out on a lead, but a harness distributes more forces and pressure over larger joints.

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value.

Having a collar of this thickness will mean that if the dog pulls with force at any point, then it will not be putting pressure on one vertebra alone.

There is no simple measurement for harnesses. There are many on the market and they all put pressure in different places. It will depend on both your breed and its temperament of your dog as to which is the best harness. Have a

good look at the harness and note if there are any pressure points with and without lead pressure. The pressure should be evenly distributed.

For both control and direction, double ended leads are available, which means you can attach to the collar for direction and to the harness for pressure information. This can take some getting used to, but our dogs will thank us for the effort.

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The Mop Fair attracts many people into Tewkesbury, and a good number of those enjoy a break for rest and refreshment in Holy Trinity Church, right in the middle of the fair.

Many are surprised to see that the walls are covered with paintings and other pictures, and

A Haven of Peace and (relative) Quiet!

there are crafts and cards on display too.

This is Holy Trinity’s Art Exhibition, an annual event. The works on display have been created by members of Holy Trinity, friends from other local churches, and contributions from

local schools, not professional artists, but people who enjoy using their God-given gifts, whatever their age. Many of the things on show are for sale with a proportion of each sale going to Tewkesbury Food Bank.

As well as being open

for people to come in during the two nights of the Mop Fair, the Art Exhibition is also open on the Friday and Saturday before the fair. (See poster for opening times.) The Sunday Service takes place with the Exhibition all around! The Art Exhibition was originally the idea of a professional artist,

a member of the church who had started an Art group, most of whose members attended Holy Trinity. In 2013 he wanted a nice display area in the town centre where the group’s work could be displayed, and Holy Trinity was the perfect place. Since then the Art Exhibition has always been held during

the Mop Fair week (except during covid), and everyone is welcome to come and see it.

WHAT’S ON at Three Counties Showground

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The Malvern Caravan & Motorhome Show

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Stroud & District

Canine Society Dog Show

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Jaguar Spares Day

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Gundog of Wales Championship Dog Show Society

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Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

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Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair

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Autumn Quilts

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FOREST SHOWCASE FOOD FESTIVAL: Sunday 8th October 2023. Speech House Hotel Grounds, Forest of Dean, GL16 7EL. Showcasing creative food producers from the region, and invited traders who offer something a little bit different. Producers include cheesemongers, brewers, bakers, butchers, chocolatiers and winemakers. Over 100 artisans, with hot food, demos, arts and crafts etc. Details forestshowcase.org

CELEBRATION OF ROMAN CRAFTS, CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA: Saturday 28th October, 11.00am-4.00pm. Master mosaic specialists will demonstrate how Chedworth’s Roman floors were created, metal workers will recreate Roman artefacts and spinners and weavers will be working with ancient wools and fabrics. Chedworth Roman Villa, GL54 3LJ. Tel: 01242 890256. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS: Sundays 1st October. Meet at 10am in Abbey Lawn Car Park for a walk of around two miles, lasting about two hours. Walks are free (donations are welcome) Stout footwear recommended. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome - www.tewkesbury.org.uk

TEWKESBURY MOP FAIR: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th October. Town centre - historic annual event which dates back to the 12th century. fun fair rides, stalls and sideshows. Road closures in place.

PUMPKIN PATCH AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK: 6th-8th October, 13th-15th October, 20th-22nd October and 26th-31st October. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, GL54 5FL Step into a world of Autumn magic, and pick your open pumpkin for carving. Details and tickets cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

HALLOWEEK AT SUDELEY: Saturday 28th October - Sunday 5th November. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. During half term week visit Sudeley and discover how science, history and nature all have their part to play in the mysterious world of magic. Silly Science Workshops on Tuesday31st October and Friday 3rd November. Details and tickets sudeleycastle.co.uk

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4-8 OCT GRAND DESIGNS LIVE

4-8 OCT THE HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW

23-26 NOV THE BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW www.thenec.co.uk

CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL

24 OCT JOAN COLLINS: BEHIND THE SHOULDER PADS

31 OCT SIMON REEVE: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

2 NOV MARK WATSON: SEARCH www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

EVERYMAN, CHELTENHAM

13-14 OCT CLASSICAL BALLET

16-28 OCT SISTER ACT www.everymantheatre.org.uk

PLAYHOUSE, CHELTENHAM

13-21 OCT LITTLE WOMEN (C.O.D.S)

25-29 OCT DRACULA www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

BACON THEATRE, CHELTENHAM

2 NOV BALLET THEATRE UK: THE WIZARD OF OZ www.bacontheatre.co.uk

THE HENRICIAN, EVESHAM

5-8 OCT THE ADDAMS FAMILY (MUSICAL COMEDY) www.henrician.org

AND ABOUT with Jack

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: Friday 6th - Saturday 15th October. The world’s first literature festival returns to various venues in the town. Full details of the programme and tickets

GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER

25 OCT RHYS JAMES

9 NOV ART OF BELIEVING - FLAMENCO www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD

3-7 OCT THE SECRET GARDEN

11 OCT TALES FROM ACORN WOOD www.courtyard.org.uk

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY

19-21 OCT THE GHOST TRAIN (L.A.D.S)

27 OCT THE INVISIBLE MAN www.themarkettheatre.com

MALVERN THEATRES

7 OCT FASCINATING AIDA - 40th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

24-28 OCT AND THEN THERE WERE NONE www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

No.8 ARTS CENTRE, PERSHORE

20 OCT DISCOVERING ANTARCTICA

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SWAN THEATRE, WORCESTER

11 OCT THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

19 OCT ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME www.worcestertheatres.co.uk

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OVER FARM PUMPKIN FIELDS: Every weekend until 31st October, and every day 26th-31st October

(10am-5.30pm).

Over Farm, A40 near Gloucester. Find your perfect pumpkin in a 10 acre patch. See website for more details, including ‘Pumpkins after dark.’ www.overfarm. co.uk

LEDBURY HALLOWEEN GHOST

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WALK: Tuesday 31st October, 7pm-9pm. Meet at High Street (HR8 1DS) for an evening of scary fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult (not suitable for the very young) Advance booking onlyledburywalks.com

GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY AUTUMN SHOWCASE: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October. An intensive steam and diesel timetable re-creating the hustle and bustle of railways in their golden era. Workshops open. See www.gwsr.com

HALLOWEEN SPOT

IT TRAIL: Saturday 28th October, Snowshill Manor. Explore the manor and see if you can spot the hidden eerie faces. Details nationaltrust.org.uk

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AUTUMN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS: Daily from 22nd-29th October. At Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton-in-Marsh.

Join the acclaimed photographer Alan Ranger for a full or half day workshop capturing the autumn colours in the arboretum. Details from batsarb.co.uk

MIND, BODY AND WELLBEING SHOW: Sat 7th and Sun 8th October, from 11am. Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. Over 50 exhibitors, 30 talks, workshops and demonstrations which are free with £4 admission ticket. Buy on the door or in advance. For more details see pittvillepump room.org.uk

TITANIC EXHIBITION, WORCESTER: Wed 25th Oct-Sat 4th Nov, 10am-4pm. Worcester Guildhall. View artefacts from the ship, explore the city’s connections to the Titanic. Book tickets online www.titanic worcester.com

KLUBKIDZ HALLOWEEN: Tues 21st October, 2.00-4.00pm. Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. For details see pittvillepumproom .org.uk