Tewkesbury Direct Magazine September 2012

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WHAT A RESULT!

This summer’s GCSE results have had everyone at Tewkesbury School jumping for joy, following the announcement that a record number of students gained A*- C grades.

The school’s head teacher, Gary Watson, said: “We are delighted with this year’s GCSE examination results which represent a record for the school with 84% of students gaining 5A*C grades. Students and teachers shared in the early morning celebrations and both parties

were relieved that the anxious waiting for results was now at an end.

“These young adults are now very well placed to continue their educational journey with the

vast majority choosing to pursue 'A' levels in the school Sixth Form.”

Well done everyone!

ANOTHER RALLY GOOD SHOW Claudia Smith, Harvey Rose and Ellie Rhodes jump for joy and (above) Martha Avery and Sam Blenkin (Photos: Jack Boskett)

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Fairground photographer Steve Perry, from Ashchurch, is launching a book tracing the history of a Gloucestershire family of Showmen.

Steve, who is vice chairman of the Tewkesbury Fair Society, has complied the book using 260 monochrome and colour photographs, some not previously published.

‘Danter’s Travels: 1952-2012’ is a pictorial history of the famous Gloucestershire family of showmen, focusing on their transport over the past sixty years.

The book will be launched on Sunday 7th October at the Tewkesbury branch of the Royal British Legion in Church Street.

From 11am-4pm, visitors will be able to buy the book and see a dis-

play of Danter fairground transport in miniature. A bar and refreshments will be available too.

Billy Danter’s fun fairs have been attending Tewkesbury mop fairs for over fifty years.

This year’s mop will take place in the town centre as usual, on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th October. The mop fair will open at 6.30pm on the Tuesday.

Steve Perry’s new book, priced at £14.99, can be purchased from Vidivision in Tewkesbury High Street, or by calling Steve direct on 07905 420594

The new book’s author Steve Perry (Left) with Billy Danter. Last year Billy presented Steve with a Danter family jacket in recognition of his work down the years.

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STREET MARKET SUCCESS Despite the wet weather, this year’s Overbury Street Market raised over £3000 which will go to assist good causes in the Bredon Hill village.

Visitors came from all over the region to snap up bargains in the village hall, at the 34th annual event. Locally raised Overbury lamb sold out and business was brisk on all stalls.

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A support group for people with dementia and their carers in Tewkesbury has just celebrated its first birthday.

The Tewkesbury Memory Café, based at Tewkesbury Day Centre, runs once a month and supports older people with dementia and memory problems and their carers.

It gives people a chance to meet others in similar situations, share experiences, make new friends and find out what help is available.

Members of the Memory Café, along with staff and volunteers, celebrated the anniversary with a party in the grounds of the day centre with invited guests, including Cllr Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council.

They enjoyed cakes, kindly donated by Cleeve Hill Nursing Home and made by their chef.

Cllr Andrew Gravells, Cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “The Memory Café has gone from strength to strength over the last year. It provides a really valuable service to people with dementia and their carers, giving them advice, support and friendship. If you have memory problems or care for someone who does, I would encourage you to go along to find out what help is available.”

One carer who visits the café said: “Lots of my old friends don’t want to know now, not now my husband has dementia. Here, we are all friends, we all understand each other.

“It’s wonderful to meet others in the same situation.”

The Tewkesbury Memory Café meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 4pm at Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For details call 01684 296238.

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2012 sees the fortieth anniversary of the closure of Tewkesbury Grammar School, but the Old Theocsbrian Society continues to celebrate its name and tradition.

The society, which welcomes past pupils and teachers, raises money for local charities through annual subscriptions.

The school’s origins can be traced back to the sixteenth century, when a free grammar school was founded in Southwick Park Tewkesbury.

In 1899, due to finanManor, which is the you are an Old Boy who cial difficulties, it nearest inn to Southwick would like to attend the merged with the Abbey Park. dinner, please contact School and new premisFor more information Norman Hunt, (01684) es were constructed in regarding the Old 275554 or email: nor1906. The two storey red Theocsbrian Society or if man_hunt@sky.com brick building, opposite the abbey, can still be seen today.

A new constitution Tewkesbury Sea Cadets are seventy years old this was adopted in 1910, year. Since 1942 the unit has provided a continugiving the governors ous service to young people of the town and surcontrol over both the rounding communities, and is still going strong.

Grammar School and the To help the present ship’s company celebrate in High School for Girls. style, former cadets and staff are invited to an anniversary party on the evening of Saturday 15th In 1952 the school September. transferred to Southwick Photographs and newspaper cuttings from the Park, where it remained past will feature several former cadets and staff, until its closure in 1972 some, no doubt, still part of the local community.

- ending four hundred It is hoped previous members will join the celeyears of academic histobration and help the current company fill in the gaps ry in the town. of its knowledge of the past.

The Old Theocsbrian To receive an invitation please contact Mrs M Society will be holding Macrow, either by email – davidmacrow@tiscali.co.uk its annual dinner on or at 1, The Chantry, Abbots Walk, Tewkesbury, Glos, Saturday 29th SeptGL20 5UA. Telephone (01684) 273108. ember at the Gupshill

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Helen and Jo “Is it twenty four years already?” said local seamstress Jo Figgett. Jo started her sewing and alterations business in Tewkesbury High Street, on the upper floor of the building currently occupied by Kaliste, in 1988.

Jo makes alterations to ladies’ and gents’ clothing, ensuring that the garments look good and fit correctly.

Bridal and Prom wear, blinds and curtains are a particular speciality.

As customers lifestyles change, many find their garments need to be adjusted: Jo and her team of Helen and Ali make sure that ‘old favourites’ are reshaped to look as good as new.

Jo Figgett’s business is now based at Monarch Drycleaners in Mitton Way, where there is oodles of free car parking, making delivery and collection easy.

For more information of friendly advice, call Jo on 01684 850496 or send her an email: jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk

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BRASSED OFF? JUST THE TICKET! Leading trumpet player Crispian Steele-Perkins will be giving a masterclass, followed by a concert, in Bredon next month.

The World-renowned musician will be at St Giles Church on Saturday October 6th; the class takes place at 2pm, the concert at 8pm. Crispian has played with a wide variety or artists including Bob Geldoff, Kiri te Kanawa and Kate Bush. He also spent 15 years working in TV and film studios. One of his performances introduces the BBC’s popular series ‘Antiques Roadshow.’ His accompanist at the Bredon concert will be Leslie Pearson, resident pianist with the Philharmonic Orchestra.

Masterclass tickets are £20 and give free access to the concert. Tickets for the concert only are priced at £12. For more details call Ian Dale on 01386 881517.

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SOPHIE IS THE TOP PRODUCE SPOTTER The Discover Tewkesbury retailer group organised a family fun competition during the Midsummer Market event last month.

Entrants were challenged to find pictures of locally produced foods and produce in shop windows including Tewkesbury's very own banger and cellar aged cheddar to mustard for a chance to win a hamper packed full of goodies.

The winner was Sophie Raggatt from Tewkesbury and she is pictured above with her elder sister, Alisha collecting her prize.

We are sure the girls enjoyed their feast, but hope they remembered to share it with the rest of their family!

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Discover Tewkesbury's Heritage Open Days is a series of free events taking place in and around the town centre from 6th-9th September From places of interest with free admission, to exhibitions, guided walks and talks. Every venue is within a five minute walk away – meaning you are never far away from discovering Tewkesbury’s rich history You might find a handful of high street retailers in medieval costume too to add to the medieval atmosphere in town!

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Upper Room The High Altar area of Tewkesbury Abbey will be open to to visitors on Friday 7th September for a view usually only enjoyed by the priests.

An impressive collection of decorated and embroidered vestments will be on display, and the Upper Room will also be open.

When the Abbey was a monastery the Sacristy was the Abbey’s stronghold and the Sacristan or Treasurer lived in the room above, now the Upper Room.

The space is now a small chapel used for private prayer and some services.

Some activities may require pre-booking: for details visit the Tourist Information Centre in

Church Street 01684 855040 or check out the website www.visittewkesbury.info

What else is happening?

Out of the Hat Heritage Centre - free admission plus Craft Fair 7th & 8th September 10.00 am - 5 pm - meet local artists & traditional craftspeople Tewkesbury Town Museum - free admission The John Moore Museum, Merchant's House & Old Baptist Chapel - free admission and activities on 8th & 9th September Tewkesbury Then and Now Exhibition in the Town Hall 8th & 9th September arranged by Tewkesbury Civic Society Battlefield Walk led by Tewkesbury Battlefield Society So you think you know Tewkesbury? Guided tour by John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society The Royal Hop Pole - view the medieval hall rediscovered after renovation work in 2007 (usually closed off to the public) Talk by the Abbey Lawn Trust, Tewkesbury's Building Preservation Trust Guided literary walk on the life and loves of John Moore, Tewkesbury's best known author, touring sites that inspired his most famous book ‘Portrait of Elmbury’

Activities for children All of the events are suitable for every age group, but we’ve handpicked picked the ones which are particularly suitable for the youngest members of the family: Children’s Trail: Explore the Abbey and have some fun along the way.Test your investigatory skills and see if you can find the clues! The trail starts in St Faith’s Chapel, behind the High Altar.

John Moore Museum: Test your knowledge with a children’s quiz and get ‘hands on’ with the animal handling table. Plus there are plenty of Tudor replica items to handle and try on to keep the youngsters occupied.

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GARDENING with Ernest Bratt

SUNLESS GARDENS A garden that receives no direct sunlight (northern aspect) can be a real headache when it comes to planting, writes Ernest Bratt.

After all don't plants need sunlight in order to photosynthesise to make food? Well yes, but there are many plants that have adapted to sunless situations and will thrive even preferring the normally cooler conditions.

Sunless walls and fences are a particular case in point. A particular genus (group) that respond well are Chaenomeles (ornamental quince).

I would recommend C. x superba 'Rowellane' which is magnificent in spring, when the previous year's branches are hidden beneath brilliant red flower clusters. It is best pruned and trained close to a wall or fence.

Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen', normally grown as a handsome shrub, will rise higher against a wall if trained.

It's glossy dark green leaves have irregular creamy margins and consequently 'light up' a dark spot.

Then there is Pyracantha rogersiana (Firethorn) with its spiny branches which

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Euonymus Silver Queen act as a strong security deterrent when planted on a boundary fence.

This strong growing evergreen is clothed in narrow glossy leaves with its flower clusters in early summer replaced by orange-red berries, which the birds love. You do need stout gloves when tieing in and pruning.

A particularly good reference book which is well laid out is 'Perfect Plant Perfect Place' by Roy Lancaster. In it you will find recommendations for perennials, climbers and shrubs that

will grow well in any situation.

The key is to choose plants that are suitable for your garden, rather than be swayed by those with instant impact, flowers, fruit or foliage.

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There really is a plant suitable for every situation and some research before purchase is well worthwhile.

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Public consultation is taking place until Friday 5th October 2012 and is open to residents and other groups. For details visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk

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TOP OF THE POP UP SHOPS As part of the initiative ‘Discover Tewkesbury’, a Pop-up Shop at 7 Barton Street provided an opportunity for twelve local small home businesses to sell their produce direct to the public.

Les Buchanan, co-owner to showcase their prodof the premises, said ucts to the buying public “We are pleased to play and a pop-up shop is a a part in this attempt to great way of doing so increase awareness of and it doesn't cost them the variety of businesses the earth.” being operated from A variety of businesshomes in Tewkesbury. es were represented last “It is often very diffimonth, including makcult for these people ers of beauty products, childrens’ clothing, jewellery and soft furnishings.

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MIDSUMMER MARKET DRAWS CROWDS Tewkesbury town centre was even more bustling than usual last month, when over seventy stalls were set up offering food, drink, arts and crafts to delight shoppers. These photos give a taste of the vibrant atmosphere.

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ANOTHER TASTE OF THE TUDORS Tewkesbury’s John Moore Museum is giving visitors another insight into life of the period, with two special events later this month. The first, on Friday 28th September, looks at intimacy amongst ordinary people in Tudor times, while a drop in session on Saturday 29th studies day to day life.

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Booking is essential for the Friday sessions, when the tour and talk is only suitable for adults. Expert Adam Edwards will open visitors eyes to the naughty bits of Tudor history not taught in school!

On Saturday re-enactors will create a living history day in the beautifully restored Merchant’s house for all the family to enjoy.

For details or to book drop into the museum or visit www.johnmooremuseum.org

The Tewkesbury Garden Club @ The Abbey opened its 2012/13 season with an event at the Touching Souls Tea Shop, announcing the new programme for the season.

The event was a great success and raised over £300 for club funds. There were numerous complimentary remarks about the food, tea and cakes and the pleasant atmosphere. Not only were there discussions on gardening but also about Tewkesbury, in particular the Abbey, and visitors were very impressed by the service.

The club wishes to thank the Abbey for providing the facilities and the helpers for doing such a great job.

The club meets once per month during the winter and the new programme is full of a variety of subjects to suit many tastes. The first meeting of the new season is on Saturday September 8th 2012 on pelargoniums (geraniums) in the Parish Rooms at the Abbey at 10.30 a.m. for coffee and everyone is welcome.

The following meeting is on October 13th with a talk on The Royal Gardens. Subjects at the other meetings include: Snowdrops, Roses, Croome Park (National Trust), Butterflies and a Gardeners Question Time.

If you would like to enjoy an interesting morning and learn more about gardening with a group of enthusiastic gardeners, contact Francis Palmer on 01684 291707 for further information.

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OWZAT? CRICKET CLUB SECURE NEW SPONSOR Members of the Ashchurch View Care Home team joined the Tewkesbury Cricket Club last month to launch new First XI Match shirts.

Ashchurch View are sponsoring the team, and the TCC First XI proudly posed for club photographer Mark Hodson to record the occasion.

Libby Miles, Home Services Advisor, and Jo Vigus, Administrator, were there to see the new shirts in all their glory as Tewkesbury took on Dumbleton in a West of England Premier Cricket League Glos Division match at the Swilgate.

Libby Miles said “I was looking for ways to bring Ashchurch View into the local community, and here in Tewkesbury, we are very proud of our cricket

team and felt that this was an ideal opportunity to get involved and make a difference.”

Gwyn Williams from Tewkesbury Cricket Club said “We were delighted when Ashchurch View approached us with their shirt sponsorship idea.

“We are very much a community club and are reliant on contributions from our members to fund our activities.

It was a great boost to our First XI to receive this generous support from a company which has recently moved into the local area.”

Ashchurch View is an exceptional new purpose built care home which has been specifically designed as a home.

It will be providing high-quality residential and nursing care to the Young and physically disabled, elderly, and for individuals living with a dementia including Alzheimer's disease.

Ashchurch View is open from 9.00am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday and from 10am until 4.00pm at the weekends. Please feel free to drop in or call Libby Miles on 01256 441475 to arrange an appointment.

WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING As part of a national fund-raising event for Macmillan Cancer Support, Jelly Roll Café in Barton Street, Tewkesbury, will be hosting ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.”

Owner Debbie Arthurs will provide free, freshly made cake, and invite donations of any amount to Macmillan. It takes place on Friday 28th September.

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

OLYMPIC LESSON

What has the Olympics taught us? What will be the legacy of the games for the UK? Now the dust has started to settle, what have we learnt from this festival of excellence?, writes Peter Badham.

I think the Olympic games have focussed everyone's attention on the value of sport.

We now need to build on the UK's passion for sport, and to increase participation in sport within the whole community.

According to the Health and Social Care Information Centre 26% of men and women over the age of 16 are obese.

31% of children from the age of 2 to 15 are overweight and 29% obese.

Can we can capture the enthusiasm for sport, to help us to be more physically active?

Local pharmacies are supporting this campaign with the Change 4life programme.

We all need to look at our food/alcohol/physical activity balance and see if we can improve this; your local pharmacy can offer you free advice and support to make any changes.

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Peter Badham overweight are known to us all; high blood pres-

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We all need to remember the great success of the Olympic games and make a conscious effort to improve our lifestyle as a result.

Can we walk, swim, run more, and be more careful with our diet?

What a legacy this would be for the games, if the health of our nation was seen to improve following this amazing event.

ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP FILMS IN TEWKESBURY The BBC were in Tewkesbury last month, visiting local antiques shops and filming the TV series ‘Antiques Road Trip.’

Auctioneer and TV antiques expert Charles Hanson dropped

by Beau Howell’s Church Street Auction rooms, where he discussed Russell Flint originals and other paintings.

“He told his producer he was ‘like a kid in a sweet shop’ while browsing, and bought several items for use on the TV show,” said Beau, who is pictured here with Charles.

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CHARITY MARKS THIRD ANNIVERSARY Tewkesbury-based charity Army of Angels has just marked its third successive year of supporting former members of the British Armed Forces.

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Since its foundation, Army of Angels has raised £500,000 to support ex-troops and their families.

Established by an exsoldier, money it raises is used to assist members of the UK Armed Forces who have been injured, physically or mentally, in conflicts around the world.

The charity also attempts to aid dependants of those Army, Navy and Air Force personnel who find themselves in need.

Army of Angels, which is based at the Cotteswold Dairy industrial Estate, is still looking for volunteers to help its efforts locally.

A spokesman for the charity said: “We’d like to give a big thank you to everyone who has helped us so far. But if anyone would like to get involved, even if they only have a few hours to spare, then please get in touch with us.”

The charity can be reached on 01684 274566, or by emailing

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The next event in support of the cause is a Charity Race Night at the Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick, on Saturday 8th September. The first race is at 8pm.

Graham Daly of GDS Motoring Centre is also setting out to raise money for Army of Angels.

Don’t be alarmed if you spot a shark driving around Tewkesbury - it’s just Graham’s customised vehicle - one of thirty cars taking part in the charity ‘Benidorm or

Bust’ rally.

Graham will be setting off on September 19th, and hopes to cover the 1500 mile journey in four days. At the end of the event the car will be auctioned off to raise money - and sponsorship for the trip is also sought. To get involved, call GDS on (01684) 290295.

On top of his efforts on the road, during September Graham will be donating £5 for every £100 spent on servicing and repairs in his garage at Croft Farm to the Army of Angels charity.

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VINTAGE STUFF Severn Vale Vintage Club is hosting its own country show at Stoke Orchard this month. The event starts at 10am on Saturday 15th September, finishing at midnight. It will also run from 10am until 5pm on Sunday 16th - and it promises to be a great day out for the whole family.

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Central to the event are exhibitions and displays of vintage vehicles and tractors in the main arena - as well as working field demonstrations.

There will also be fairground rides, a bouncy castle, dance displays and other entertainment.

Three local bands, including the highly acclaimed Roving Crows, will provide live music on both Saturday and Sunday.

A range of craft and refreshment stalls will be on hand too - and

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Onsite camping is available for the Saturday night for £10 per tent/caravan in addition to the entry costs.

All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to local charities. For more information email severnvalevintage@gmail.com

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Open the book visits the John Moore Primary School in Walton Cardiff

SPREADING THE WORD It's fun, it's enjoyed by all, it's interactive, and it's spreading throughout the country. It's also an excellent way of passing on some knowledge of the Bible stories, which nearly all older folk know, but not many youngsters. What is it? It's â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open the Book.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ask most of the children in our primary schools, and they will tell you that groups of storytellers come to their school assemblies usually once a fortnight, armed with the Lion Storytellers' Bible and the manual provided by Open the Book, which sets out how to start and end up each session. There are various basic costumes, and a variety of everyday props. Thanks to the wonderful imagination children have, a few old blue sheets enable the Red Sea to be crossed, and Pharaoh and his army can meet their watery fate.

OTB first started in Bedford in 1999, and what began as a local initiative has blossomed into a national movement with 1245 schools involved at the end of April. Nearly all our local primary schools are involved, with five teams operating.

In Gloucestershire the number has grown from six teams in 2001 to around 160 now, with over 1000 volunteers involved, representing most of our local churches. All have obtained the CRB forms necessary when dealing with children. If you want to know more, take a look at www.openthebook.com

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

AROUND ALDERTON HILL If you’re looking for a ramble that’s not too long but gets the lungs working, then this month’s route has it all. The walk crosses farmland and ascends Alderton Hill, with a fairly strenuous climb. The paths can be muddy after rain, so appropriate footwear is recommended.

The first part of the route follows a section of the long distance ‘Winchcombe Way,’ so it is well signposted. From the Beckford Road, take the path north along the side of a field towards a gap, and then follow the Winchcombe Way marker diagonally left across a field to a stile in a hedge (1). Keep the same line across the next field to another stile and over a footbridge, taking the route towards the corner of the woods

which are clearly visible on Alderton Hill (2).

As the hedge gets closer, look for the stile on the right, go over it and across towards the stile into the woods (3).

Follow the green lane through the trees as it skirts around the base of the hill. Deer are abundant here, in a reserve well managed by the Dumbleton Estate.

At the end of the wood, go through the gate and across a meadow to reach a five bar

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Distance: approx. 3.5 miles, some steep ascents.

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Refreshments: The Gardeners Arms, Alderton or the Hobnails Inn (on the B4077). gate with a stile beside it (4). Do not head towards the farm, or take the footpath ahead - but turn right and follow the blue bridleway markers up a steep slope towards another five bar gate. Go through and back into the wood, following the bridleway as it continues

to climb. This path can be very muddy after rain and during the winter months; the climb is fairly arduous!

As the path levels out and a field becomes visible on your left, you may catch sight of the landmark Broadway Tower high on the Cotswold scarp to the east.

Eventually the bridleway meets a lane coming up from Dumbleton.

Turn right, and at the signpost follow the directions to Alderton (5). The steep descent takes you across a lane (6) and then down over a field with the hedge to your left. Go over a footbridge (7) and along the field boundary. Cross a stile into a paddock (8) and through a kissing gate into an alley, which brings you back into Alderton. At the road(9) go right, back to the car.

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OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY This month, ladies boutique and dress agency, Kudos, celebrates a first anniversary of trading in Tewkesbury. To mark this occasion, a new website has been launched allowing visitors a glimpse of the extensive range of clothing and accessories available.

Proprietor, Sue says “We’ve had a great first year in Tewkesbury. We strive to be inclusive rather than exclusive and we stock gorgeous garments for ladies of all ages, sizes and tastes.

Our aim is to give great service, and offer value for money garments for all to enjoy. There is always a friendly and knowledgeable face on hand to advise you too if you require it and sales assistant, Andrea, has over 25 years’ experience in ladies retail.

To celebrate our first anniversary, we are offering customers old and new a 10% discount on any purchases week commencing Friday 14th - Friday 21st September. Just bring along our ad to redeem your discount.

Sue also runs a dress agency, so if you would like to have a wardrobe clearout, you can earn 50% commission from your unworn items. Check out our new website www.kudostewkesbury.co.uk for fashion inspiration.

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NEW TEWKESBURY CALENDAR LAUNCHED

Jack Boskett’s wintry view of Tewkesbury from the Abbey Tower

A new Tewkesbury Calendar for 2013 has just been launched by local photographer Jack Boskett.

Jack, who set up his photographic business in the town two years ago, has put together a fascinating collection of images depicting a year in the life of Tewkesbury.

The medieval festival and bonfire night are just two of the annual events featured, along with stunning photographs of the abbey and other interesting aspects of the town.

The new calendar is available from Tewkesbury Abbey, The John Moore Museum, and the Roses Theatre who will all gain a portion of the sale price from each one they sell.

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FASHION TIPS with Pretty Special

PLANNING YOUR WARDROBE FOR AUTUMN You know that Autumn is on the way when the kids have gone back to school and the summer sales are over.

This is the time to chat to your favourite local retailers and find out what they are going to be stocking from the Autumn/Winter collections, so that you can plan your wardrobe in the upcoming months.

Why? Well there may be one or two items that you can buy that will really help to complete several new looks in your Winter wardrobe

without having to spend a fortune.

Taking time to try on new styles is fun and keeps you out of that

“fashion rut”. If a whole fashion look doesn’t suit you, just add elements of it like a bag or item of jewellery and keep yourself bang on trend with accessories.

New looks don’t always have to be scary, even if they sometimes take a bit of getting used to!

If your local shops send out newsletters, sign up to them. That way you will be among the first to know when their new stock arrives and also about promotions that will be to your advantage.

Build up a relationship with your local store and enjoy the level of service that they can provide just for you.

Sapphire for September September’s birthstone Sapphire is from the Corundum family of stones.

Sapphire is synonymous with the colour blue, but corundums come in all colours, pink and yellow also being popular choices.

Corundums of any colour, including clear, are known as sapphires except the red variety, which are rubies.

Sapphires are perhaps most recognisable when they are inky blue; these are certainly the most abundant in jewellery shops. Varieties such as the Montana Blue from the USA and the cornflower-blue varieties

from Kashmir and Burma are also very popular, but are more rare and expensive. The very rarest kind is the Paparadscha variety which is orange-pink

and found mainly in Sri Lanka.

Sapphires have been treasured since the Middle Ages and are traditionally believed to bring the tranquillity of the heavens to the wearer and remove evil from

the mind. Sincerity and truth are also associated with the Sapphire. It is loved by royalty – we are all familiar with the show-stopping sapphire surrounded by diamonds worn originally

by Diana, Princess of Wales, and now her daughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge.

Such a high profile has certainly contributed in putting Sapphire, quite justifiably, on many ladies’ jewellery wish lists!

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society (Left) Borough Flour Mills under Construction, 1865 (late D Vickeridge) (Below) 18th Century Engraving (Town Council-Reg Ross) Looking towards the Avon and Mythe Hill

It was with some relief to hear the news of the sale of what seemed to be a rusting corpse of industrialisation. It was closed quite smartly in November 2006 after its purchase by the multinational ADM Milling based in Illinois USA. It came as a shock, not only to the 40 workers who lost their jobs – but the Mill had always seemed to dominate the Town. Christened the Borough Steam Powered Mills, it was, however, only 140 years of age having been built for Tewkesbury’s Healing family of Millers in 1865. The aim was to mill hard American wheat that was flooding across the Atlantic in steam ships.

When the Healings started to acquire the land, known as ‘Knaves Acre’ it was already home to several flourmills, five households in 1901, and several public houses such as the Star, formerly the Admiral Benbow. Mills, which were subsequently purchased and demolished, can be seen behind the Healings when it was being constructed.

The 18th century engraving, displayed in the Mayor Parlour at the Town Hall, is the only evidence of when the site pre-Healings was Tewkesbury Quay where boats transhipped their goods at the junction of the Avon and Severn.

(Left) Town Quay in 1932 (A & B Cromwell) (Right) The mill site today

STEAMED UP ABOUT THOMAS Children of all ages will make a bee line for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire steam railway later this month.

Thomas the Tank Engine, always one of the award-winning heritage line’s most popular visitors, will be running trains on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September. The fun begins from Cheltenham Racecourse, where Thomas and his friends will be hauling trains to Winchcombe for an action-packed day out. There will also be a magic show, Punch & Judy and model railway exhibitions - as well as a chance to meet Sir Topham Hat. Gates open at 9.00am both days, and there is plenty of free parking. For more details visit the website www.gwsr.com

Coal carts can be seen along side the Severn Trows.

Healings were attracted to the site because of the building of the Quay branch railway in 1844. Healings regarded the location of their Mill amongst the port buildings as unacceptable and so gradually any other activity was gradually excluded. However, as late as 1932 people managed to swim off their “Town Quay”. The 1987 building of the footbridge across the Mill Avon effectively sealed off the Mill – except for the complicated ‘rights of way’ for farm machinery and grazing animals, which may have limited the value of this asset. The Mill, built to deal with U.S. imports, was abandoned in its turn by the forces of U.S. Globalisation.

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ON? TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS Thursday 6th September, 7.00pm.

Meet at The Crescent.

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

Finishes in twilight.

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

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

ST GILES’ CHURCH FETE, BREDON: Saturday 8th September. 1pm-4pm.

Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane, Bredon.

Stalls and games, cider tent, raffle, barbecue, tombola, cakes and preserves plus other events.

TWYNING FOOD & CRAFT FAYRE: Saturday 29th September. 10.30am12.30pm, Twyning Village Hall. All local produce and crafts plus refreshments and home-made cakes.

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Thursday 20th September

Wide choice of pies £9.95

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

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Saturday 8th Sept: Last Man Standing, (Guitar/vocals, The Berkeley Arms.

Tewkesbury

Three Daft Monkeys (£5 per ticket), Lakeside Café Bar, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Saturday 15th Sept: The Turn (Duo), The Berkeley Arms Sun 16th Sept: Raymond Froggatt, The Roses Theatre.

Friday 14th Sept: Ray & Sian (acoustic), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Tues 18th Sept: John Broughton & Kevin Dempsey (Folk duo).

The Roses Theatre.

Revolvers (Ska band), The Anchor 1774 Inn, Tewkesbury.

Friday 21st Sept: Kickback, The Northway.

UMPFF (Guitar,Vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Thunder Road (Duo), Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Reloaded (Band), Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Friday 7th Sept: Roy Oribison Tribute, The Roses Theatre.

Saturday 15th Sept: Jibbafish, Lower Lode Inn,

Tasha (Guitar/vocals), Royal Oak, Bredon.

LIVE! Saturday 1st Sept: Kickback (Acoustic) Lakeside Café Bar, Bredon’s Hardwick.

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The Blues Band, The Roses Theatre.

Saturday 22nd Sept: The internationally famous Blake, The Roses Theatre.

Dustin Yem (Guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Friday 28th Sept: Tom Forbes (Singer/guitarist), Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Saturday 29th Sept: Carolyn McGoldrick, (guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Over The Hill Band, Lakeside Café Bar, Bredon’s Hardwick.

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CHARITY FUNDRAISING AEROBATHON Gravity Fitness are running an Aerobathon on the 16th September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

It will be held at Tewkesbury School Sports Centre open day. Starting at 11.00am until 2.00pm with lots of different classes including Body Step, Piloxing, Zumba, Body Combat and more. Only £5 to join, with participants able to take part in the classes they want to, it is hoped to raise as much money as possible.

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WELL DONE, TO THE FRIENDS LEARN TO PLAY THE FLUTE OF VICTORIA GARDENS On Sunday 12th August, the sun shone and the flowers glistened as Tewkesbury celebrated the installation of the jubilee arches in Victoria Gardens.

The idea to link Queen Victoria’s and Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilees in this way was originally suggested by Friends of Victoria Gardens at the Open Day in 2011 and local people have been so enthusiastic in their support that just one year later all three arches have been commissioned. The first two are in place and the Mayor, Ken Powell, performed the official opening ceremony. About two hundred people then enjoyed teas, cakes and ices in

the gardens whilst being entertained by Waytes and Measures. Spokesperson Rosemary Wherrett said, “There are lots of people in the town who wish us well and it’s great to see so many of them here this afternoon – and the weather has been kind to us, for once.”

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TEWKESBURY ACCOUNTANTS EXPAND TAX TEAM Morgan Waugh Haines LLP are the largest firm of accountants in the Tewkesbury area.

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One of the latest additions to the team is Trish Clements who has recently joined from a firm of accountants in Cheltenham. Trish trained with Grant Thornton, a top five firm of accountants, and worked in the Private Client tax team for over eight years.

She has a wealth of experience in dealing with private clients and businesses.

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If you are interested in a free no obligation meeting please contact us on 01684 295478 to arrange a convenient time.

YOUNG RUGBY TIGERS BACK IN TRAINING Training begins again on Sunday 2nd September for Tewkesbury Tigers, the town rugby club’s junior section.

Sides for both boys and girls are flourishing, and the club aims to run teams in all age groups from under sevens to under seventeens. Players are mostly drawn from schools in the Tewkesbury area, but all are welcome to come along.

Teams meet on Sundays at 10.30am throughout the season, and some groups meet mid-week for extra practice.

The Tigers attract sponsorship from a variety of local businesses, including WHC Hire Services, Trioscape Garden Centre, Edgewest Plastics and glazing company L&L Installations.

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BREAKING UP ISN’T HARD TO DO No petrol, no electricity and ideal for use in the field, the Draper Groundbuster uses a free-dropping weight within a 1.5 metre bar to break up hard ground and concrete.

When Groundbuster is plunged at a surface, it makes an initial strike followed by the percussion of the internal weight.

This maximises effort and reduces jarring, bounce and vibration.

Groundsmen and gardeners will find the double strike effect ideal for cutting tree roots - a nightmare at the best of times.

The Groundbuster is an innovation that will save time, fuel and money.

It is available as an 8kg and a 10kg version from Colin Neather’s Cotswold Engineering Supplies at Newtown Trading Estate. For more details call 01684 297722.

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DEER IN THE DRINK Our story this month is another river rescue involving a deer call-out, just downstream from last month’s gannet and the help of Bredon Sailing Club, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

The call came in about a deer lying in a field making no attempt to run away from a couple out for a walk.

Calls like this often turn out to be fawns, which are left alone in long grass or undergrowth during daylight hours while mum goes off to feed. In these cases the advice is to leave them alone as this is a perfectly natural situation.

However, we soon established that this was an adult male roe deer and there was no doubt that it was in trouble as someone had walked right up to it and touched it – you would-

n’t be able to get anywhere near a healthy adult deer, it would be off like a shot.

The deer was outside Bredon, just north of the Sailing Club and when James arrived at the scene and met the caller, he found the distressed deer still on the ground, kicking out in fear.

As James approached the deer, it managed to get to its feet and made a bee-line for the river, leapt straight in to the water and immediately swam to the other side, where it just about managed to get onto the bank where it collapsed again.

James was now in need of a boat so he enlisted the help of Bredon Sailing Club, to whom we are very grateful, and was able to cross the river, get the collapsed deer into the boat, back across the river and on to dry land.

When he was examined back at the hospital we discovered that he

had been shot with a high velocity rifle and he had sustained major internal damage. Despite all our efforts, he died shortly after he was admitted.

We deal with a number of cases of wild animals that have been shot every year at Vale, mostly victims of air rifle shootings.

We are available 24 hours a day for help and advice about British wildlife. Contact Vale Wildlife Hospital, Station Road, Beckford, Near Tewkesbury, GL20 7AN. Tel: 01386 882288.

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COULD YOUR PET BE A LIFE SAVER? Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinics are looking for dog blood donors in order to host a collection on behalf of the UK’s pet blood bank.

This will be the first time one has been held in Tewkesbury.

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health. Donor dogs must be up to date with vaccinations, not taking certain medicines and have no history of heart murmurs, seizures or faint-

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EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON TUES 4th SEPT: Lucinda Green Cross Country Clinic, Hilltop Cross Country, Ledbury, HR9 1LN. Tel: (01531) 632291

SAT 29th SEPT: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington.

Tel: (01684) 293206.

THURS 6th SEPT: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington.

Tel: (01684) 293206.

SUN 30th SEPT: Fun Ride. Details: The Deer Park Cross Country, Brockhampton Nr Andoversford Cheltenham GL54 5SR Tel: (01242) 820881

SUN 9th SEPT: Fun Ride, Start times 9am to 1pm.

Under 16s £12 Adults £18.

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power.

Tel: (01451) 850307.

Fun Ride, Start times 9am to 1pm.Under 16s £12, Adults £18.

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power.

Tel: (01451) 850307.

All types of Gates and Fencing supplied and erected • Digger Hire • Flail Hedgecutting • Foundations and Concreting • Ditching and Land Drainage

ing. In addition, they must not have travelled abroad and have never received a blood transfusion.

If you are willing for your dog to be a donor and it has a good temperament, then call Folly Gardens nurse Jo Lewis on 01684 292244 for more information. Folly Gardens has clinics in Walton Cardiff, Barton Road, Tewkesbury and at Bishop’s Cleeve.

A family run business in the heart of the Cotswolds

Manufacturers of new trailers including:

• Flatbed Trailers • Livestock Trailers • Portaloo Trailers • Small GP Trailers SERVICING & REPAIR OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS at sensible prices

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including an on-line shop selling a range of trailer products

www.swift-trailers.co.uk Call us any time on 07767 701251 or 0800 023 2207 email sales@swift-trailers.co.uk. We’ll be happy to hear from you TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 35

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BUSINESS AS USUAL AT THE FLEET INN The Fleet at Twyning re-opens on 12 September after an electrical fire forced closure earlier this year.

Throughout the closure, the historic venue has continued to serve a variety of quality fresh meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, alongside premium draught lagers, real ales and a wide selection of wines from its Boathouse Bar and Kitchen in addition to the garden marquee.

From its picturesque riverside location The Fleet, located in Fleet Lane, Twyning, Nr Tewkesbury, opens seven days a week, serving food and drinks throughout the day.

For further information or reservations please call 01684 274020 or visit www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk.

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A BRIGHT NEW MUSIC STAR IN OUR MIDST? Craig Southall, also known as "Liquid Salvation", from Twyning has just released his first EP on Rush Records and is swiftly gaining popularity amongst music fans across the Globe.

"I enjoy composing D&B and ambient music which others have described as the "future Floyd!" although

in my generation we call it "Liquid". Craig has amassed a following of over 4000 followers on the internet "Soundcloud" and his EP "Broken in Time" is available on itunes. He's also been featured on BBC Hereford & Worcs.

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NICE SURPRISE "I received my insurance renewal, for my Vauxhall Zafira and the premium had gone down! I'm with local brokers Coversure" Terence, Tewkesbury.

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COULDN’T HAVE PITCHED IT BETTER! The organisers of this year’s Tewkesbury Car Rally picked the right day for their annual event. The rain held off, and the people came out to see over 400 classic and vintage vehicles from all over the region.

Unlike so many events that were cancelled over the summer due to the weather, the Rotary Club held their nerve and went ahead with the show at Tewkesbury School last month as planned. And didn’t they do well! Visitors we talked to at the rally were unanimous in their verdict: another great show for Tewkesbury!

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(Left) a classic Morgan Three Wheeler from the legendary Malvern marque (Right) Exhibitors and enthusiasts share the thrill of classic motoring (Below right) restoration project: a 1950s Chevrolet van from the USA.

only £99.99

PETROL BRUSH CUTTER

(Above) They don’t make ‘em like the used to -not an inch of plastic in sight!

(Below) A guest on the pillion of one of the Severn Freewheelers Voluntary Service bikes.

This organisation is a group of motorcyclists who provide a free outof-hours courier service.

They carry anything from blood to X-rays and patient notes between hospitals in the area.

SALES • SERVICING • SHARPENING

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Folly Gardens Vet Clinic Offers Free Rabbit Health Checks Rabbit Awareness Week 15th -22nd September 2012 Jo Lewis

For more information on vaccinations for rabbits or about Rabbit Awareness Week visit the website www. rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2012 begins on 15th September this year and Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic will be showing its support by offering free rabbit health checks with a Veterinary Nurse throughout the week!

This year the RAW campaign is focusing on rabbit vaccinations, to prevent and protect Britain’s most popular small pet from deadly diseases.

Jo Lewis, from Folly Gardens, said: “We are opening our doors to the rabbit owning community this week, to improve the health of the town’s bunnies.

The team at the surgery is on hand to offer advice about problems you might be experiencing and also offer information about the vaccinations available, to protect your rabbit from

12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 292244 also at 1 Folly Gardens, Barton Rd, Tewkesbury and Church Rd, Bishop’s Cleeve

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preventable infections such as Myxomatosis and VHD.” Matt Brash, TV vet and RAW supporter, said: “There seems to be confusion about whether or not rabbits need to see a vet. The answer is undoubtedly.

With the support of the veterinary community and the pet retail sector, our primary aim for Rabbit Awareness Week is to educate owners on responsible rabbit ownership, such as registering with a vet for vaccinations, and improve the wellbeing of Britain’s third most popular pet.”

Please contact Jo at Folly Gardens to book your rabbit’s complimentary health checks with one of their veterinary nurses on 01684 292244.

Folly Gardens will also be hosting a rabbit information evening at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 19th September at their Walton Cardiff Branch. Please contact Jo on 01684 292244 to register your attendance and to find out more.

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CW GROUP ON TRACK FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR Clive Willis, Company Director, attributed hard working, dedicated staff and attention to detail for the success of CW Group. award-winning toilet CW Group is based at facilties at Gloucester Bredon’s Hardwick and Quays retail outlet censpecialise in industrial tre. and commercial cleaning Clive would like to services, and domestic thank all his valued cuscleaning, as well as janitomers for their support torial products and paper over the years and welsupplies. come any new customers The company has that CW Group can be of recently secured major service to in the future. works with Malvern College and Severn Vale School in Gloucester.

They are also gearing up to expand into Cheltenham to service both new and existing clients, and plan to employ extra sales staff as expansion Race Train Cleaning progresses.

To add to the existing specialist equipment and Group are the company first class service that consumables to tackle to call.

CW Group can offer, any project: from cleanWashroom services members of staff have ing the race trains for have continued to recently attended a spethe Gloucestershire expand in 2012, serviccialist duct cleaning Warwickshire Railway ing over 1,000 feminine course. So if you have during Cheltenham hygiene units within the air conditioning units or Races to supplying county and beyond. kitchen ducting that washroom service to the CW Group has the requires cleaning, CW

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When Dr Marina Singh arrives in Brazil the story evolves around her search for what happened to a deceased colleague and friend.

The solution is hidden in the jungle in the remote research laboratory funded by “Corporate America”.

Many mysteries are resolved in this very readable page-turner.

Selected by: Ian Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop and Musicroom 138-139 High St Tewkesbury Diary note: Gervase Phinn at Alison's signing his new novel, ‘Trouble at the Little Village School,’ on Mon 24th Sept at 12.30

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off first office cleaning, commercial window cleaning, gutter clean, pressure washing of pathways, carpet cleaning and duct cleaning etc etc

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COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WINDOW CLEANING At CW Group, we use the pure water pole system or traditional ladder and blade

Professional power jet washing Kitchen deep cleaning

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LOCAL MOTHER & BABY CLASSES HELPS SCBU

CANCER RESEARCH CHARITY RAFFLE

Pure Bambino Bliss, which holds baby massage classes at the Wheatpieces Community Centre, is doing its bit to support special care babies.

Owner Faye Everett will be donating 10% of the course fee parents pay to take part in her classes to registered charity Scoo-B-Doo,which raises funds to provide equipment at Special Care Baby Units.

A personal and professional approach to your accounting and taxation headaches from a local firm which fully understands your needs.

Accounts Preparation Taxation Services Book-keeping Profit Improvement Sage Specialist Business Advisor Payroll and VAT Free initial consultation at a time and location to suit Nortonbury House, 37 High Street Tewkesbury, GL20 5BB Call 01684 296875 Email lee@holbertonandco.co.uk www.holbertonandco.co.uk

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Tickets are now available from M&Co in Tewkesbury High Street for a charity raffle in aid of Cancer Research.

Prizes include ten £10 vouchers from the popular local independent coffee shop, Cafe Ricci. To enter please call into the M&Co store.

TRY PILOXING FOR FREE Enjoy Zumba?? Want to try something different?

Then why not try the UK’s new fitness craze for free?

With Piloxing you can training to burn maxitransform yourself into a mum calories and tough and agile boxer, increase stamina. graceful ballerina and Gravity Fitness, (who hip street dancer all in are at the Tewkesbury one workout!

School Sports Centre) Piloxing is the first added Piloxing to their program that blends the class timetable in July. muscle sculpting of It has been a huge Pilates, the strengthensuccess with classes ing and cardio of boxquickly reaching capaciing, and the fun and ty.

Due to popular sensuality of dance into demand, more classes a high-energy cardio have now been added in workout.

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Brett and Vicky welcome customers old and new to The Crown Inn

Under New Management Serving Fresh Local Produce Home Cooked Food Real Ale and Fine Wines LIVE MUSIC first Saturday each month QUIZ NIGHT Wednesdays (coming soon) KARAOKE Friday 14th September BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Open 7 Days • No Food Mondays

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A REAL THUMBS UP FOR WORK EXPERIENCE Like us, many businesses during July will have taken on a GCSE year pupil for a working week, where they will gain first hand experience of a working environment.

For some businesses, this can be a chore, since these pupils need time and attention, if they are to achieve something useful and rewarding out of the week’s placement.

Alistair ready for work with the Natton team

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LOWEST RATES AROUND FOR CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

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MOTORING MATTERS with Anthony Stockman Equally, if businesses are too busy to give these guys enough of their time, boredom sets in and the whole experience is not a happy one.

And of course, there are a few that regard the whole thing as a ‘skive’.

So, is there a good side? Yes, there most certainly is! A good number of these pupils will have gained a valuable insight into their respective futures and we were very lucky to have one of the best!

So let me give Alistair Jones, (our placement at Natton Garage), a big pat on the back, for being a star performer.

He dived in with a very positive and mature attitude, which belied his fourteen years. He was always busy; I never saw him standing around and every time I glanced in his direction, his head was buried under a bonnet or he was ‘spannering’ the underside of a car, under the watchful eye of my staff; a very pleasant lad on all fronts.

And when he had five minutes to spare, he picked up a broom and had a sweep round.

Well done that man!

Anthony Stockman

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VOLKSWAGON BEETLE 2.0 (2000), Metallic Black, 3 Door Hatchback, Manual, Petrol, 81,400 miiles, MOT August 2013 . . . . . .£2995

CITROEN PICASSO 1.8 SX (2002), Metallic Red, Petrol, Manual, 5 Door MPV, 74,300 Miles, MOT March 2013 . . . . . . .£1995

RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXPRESSION (2001), 3 Door Hatchback, Metallic Grey, Petrol, Manual, 93,300 Miles, 12 Months MOT . . . . .£1995

PEUGEOT 307 1.4 LX HDi (2002), Metallic Green, 5 Door Hatchback, Manual, Diesel, 103,000 Miles, MOT May 2013, Some Service History . . . . . . . . . .£2295 FIAT STILO 1.9 JTD DYNAMIC (2002), Metallic blue, 5 Door Hatchback, Diesel, Manual, 86,200 Miles, Service History, 12 Months MOT On Purchase . . .£1995 FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE (2003), Metallic Black, 5 Door Hatchback, Manual, Petrol, 89,600 Miles, 12 Months MOT, New Service On Purchase . . . . . . .£1895 VOLKSWAGON POLO 1.6S (2000), White, 5 Door Estate, Manual, Petrol, 77,400 Miles, MOT March 2013, Service History, Central Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1795 CITROEN XSARA 1.4 X (2000), Metallic Silver, Petrol, Manual, 5 Door Hatchback, 63,800 Miles, Service History, New MOT On Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1495

• All Ferrous/Non Ferrous Metals • Skip Drop • Brass/Copper/Lead/Cable • Farm Equipment • Aluminium • Scrap Vehicles • Batteries/Catalytic Converters • Certificate of Destruction Issued • Fully Licensed

DAEWOO MATIZ 0.8L SE+ (2001), Petrol, Manual, 5 Door Hatchback, Metallic Silver, 68,000 Miles, Service History, 12 Months MOT On Purchase, . . . . .£1350

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FORD KA 1.3i (1999), Red, Manual, 3 Door Hatchback, Petrol, 75,000 Miles, MOT July 2013, Taxed Oct 2012, New Service On Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1295 FIAT 2.0 COUPE (1999), Metallic Black, Manual, Petrol, 90,000 Miles, MOT May 2013, Taxed October 2012, Loaded With Service History . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1295

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JOY TO EMBARK ON A COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE On 14th April next year Joy Rainey and her team will leave Los Angeles to drive coast to coast across the USA, a distance of 2,826 miles in a 109 year old Oldsmobile horseless carriage, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Joy (pictured left),who has her vehicles worked on at Greenings Garage in Alderton, is better known for her participation in speed hill climb events across the UK. Gloucestershire’s Prescott Hill is one of the circuits where Joyce has raced against the clock, and more recently she has completed long distance rallies with her co-driver Trevor Hulks.

This Coast to Coast adventure was to be the couple’s most challenging, however sadly in 2010 Trevor was diagnosed with cancer and passed away.after considerable soul searching and encouragement from friends and family, Joy has decided that it feels like unfinished business. Joy’s goal is to raise £20,000 for Cancer Research in a trip lasting one month. For more details or to help with sponsorship, visit www.joy-across-america.com

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RESPONSIBLE CAR SALES IS EYEDEAL After ten years working for main motor dealers, Tewkesbury’s Phil Keates is launching Eyedealwheels.

Phil’s new venture is a used car dealership with exemplary standards.

All cars are sensibly priced at under £4999, but are carefully selected from Phil’s comprehensive network of suppliers.

No vehicles are

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£90

Car MOT £35 Motorcycle MOT £25 Car Servicing from £60

bought from auctions; they are all chosen for their good condition, verified mileage and are HPI checked too.

As a previous sales manager, Phil knows how to make car buying a simple, positive and agreeable experience.

Every vehicle Eyedealwheels sell will be supplied with a six month parts and labour warranty, fully serviced and supplied with a new MOT. Cars can be brought to customers’ homes for a test drive, or you can visit the large indoor showroom located next door to the car auctions site in Northway Lane, Tewkesbury. Want to look at some great cars?

Then drop into Eyedealwheels, log on to www.eyedealwheels.co. uk or ring Phil on 01684 293043.

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Our aim is to pass your vehicle and to service/repair it to the highest standard at the lowest possible price.

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NOW OPEN IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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To offer you a range of vehicles below the price of £4995 That every vehicle will be supplied fully serviced and with a minimum of 9 months MOT That every vehicle will be supplied with a minimum of 6 months parts and labour warranty That we will bring the car to your front door for a free home test drive.

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Browse our cars on-line www.eyedealwheels.co.uk Unit 3/3A, Northway Lane Trading Estate, Northway Lane Tewkesbury GL20 8JG email sales@eyedealwheels.co.uk

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10 YEARS OF SUCCESS: IT’S NOT UNUSUAL Not only does Graham Jones have forty five years of trade experience behind him, but he has just celebrated ten years of trading on his own.

With his wealth of knowledge and ability, he maintains and repairs many of the cars that are running around the town.

Graham, who has been known as Tom for as long as he can remember, carries out servicing and repairs on all makes of vehicle.

His well-equipped workshops are situated at Homedowns Park, in Fiddington Lane at Ashchurch.

MOT testing can be arranged as well as the supply of new

Graham’ Tom’ Jones tyres and exhausts, often at prices that beat national suppliers.

As you can see from the photo above, Graham has a love of motorcycles and scooters as well. His lambretta harks back to the days of ‘mods’ with its mirrors and polished chrome.

Graham is a strong believer in value for money and is dedicated to his trade.

So for a personal service right here on the green green grass of home, call Tom (or Graham!) on 01684 294100, 07881 417848 or drop in and see him at work in Ashchurch.

STRINGS ARE SQUASH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Last month the Strings Squash team, based at Perform Fitness in Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, defied the odds to win the Gloucestershire squash summer league by two points.

The Strings team entered the match trailing the league leaders by sevenpoints.

With a maximum of twenty points on offer, it meant they had to win by at least eight points to win the title. The task was made harder when their opponents imported a professional player at number one.

The odds were stacked heavily against the Strings team, but after four hours of play and five intense matches, they came out on top and won by nine points to be crowned the Gloucestershire Squash Summer League Champions.

The number of spectators at the matches was impressive and everyone could feel the pressure as the competition progressed.

The Strings team would like to thank everyone who supported the team. If you are interested in playing squash, call into the club or call 01684 292340.

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The full results of the summer league final were: Number 1: Sam Davidson beat Jon Geekie 3/1

Number 1 doubles: Angus Davidson and Nick Tamblyn beat Bill Gyles and Tim Fogart 3/1

Number 2: Callum Davidson lost to Rob Brady 2/3

Number 2 doubles: Chris Higgins and Jordan Hardwick lost to Tim Clapham and Ewen Denning 2/3

Number 3: Dom Hedges beat Rob Carter 3/1

Robert Tart and Andy Joynes

ROBERT’S GREAT BODY SUCCESS Two years after starting his car body repair business RT Bodysure, Robert Tart has asked us to say a big ‘thank you’ to all his customers for their support.

RT Bodysure specialise in low cost, but thorough, body repairs, alloy wheel refurbishment and restoration work.

“Our business is aimed at rectifying car park knocks and scuffs, as well as welding, rectifying and refinishing more major works,” said Robert.

Good friendly advice is given, together with a job that is right at a price to please all customers.

Robert has also asked us to thank his colleague Andy Joynes for the enthusiasm and technical skill he has brought to the business. For further information call in at RT Bodysure, Unit 3 Newtown Industrial Estate, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury or call Robert on 01684 275567.

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02 MGF CONVERTIBLE, metallic blue, long test............£2495 0252 SMARTCAR 600cc, very economical.....................£2495 X MERCEDES 230 CLK KOMPRESSOR ........................£2395 W LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 petrol......................£2195 03 PEUGEOT 206 ESTATE silver, leather trim.................£1995 51 CORSA AUTOMATIC 1.2.............................................£1995 Y FORD FIESTA 1.3 5dr, low mileage ..............................£1895 53 VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.6..............................................£1795 02 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 5dr, lon MOT ..........................£1295 X FIAT PUNTO DIESEL 5dr in blue, MOT, .......................£1195 W ROVER 45 1.6 1 owner .................................................£995 W RENAULT SCENIC ........................................................£795 P CITROEN XANTIA DIESEL ESTATE full MOT.................£695

CAR REPAIRS - ALL MAKES AT REASONABLE PRICES MOT PREP - WELDING - FRIENDLY SERVICE SELECTION OF VANS 07 CITROEN RELAY, blue, side loading door ..........£5495+VAT 52 BERLINGO VAN diesel, long MOT.......................£995+VAT 55 CITROEN DESPATCH HDi van...........................£3495+VAT

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uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING • FACIAS CLADDING • EXTENSIONS • KITCHENS PATIOS • PLASTERING • CONVERSIONS WALL AND FLOOR TILING • BATHROOMS DECKING • ALL JOBS UNDERTAKEN

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YOUR CONSERVATORY

BLIND SPECIALIST Louvolite Perfect Fit® Conservatory Blinds new revolutionary blind fitting system

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FREE QUOTATIONS AND ADVICE - CALL MOBILE 07768 098255

MOBILE 07749 795085 www.homechoiceblinds.org.uk Bredon, Near Tewkesbury

BUILDING {PLANS

PLANS DRAWN Local Authority Permissions for Extensions, alterations and small building works

GRAHAM HALLETT Architectural Technician

01684 297298

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

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

01684 273538 Mobile 07801 700254

HARTELL NB CONSTRUCTION

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

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: dawn.hartell@tiscali.co.uk

Now Installers for

• Pleated • Romans • Rollers • Verticals • Venetian for all windows and conservatories MEASURED AND FITTED FREE Full range Velux blinds

ANDY PIKE 01386 725361

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE?

Firestone Rubber Roofing

COMPUTER SERVICES

50 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

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DRAINAGE

PAINTING & DECORATING

SPECIALISTS IN

TEWKESBURY

PLUMBING HEATING & DRAINAGE PLUMBING & HEATING:

DRAINAGE:

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

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

Please call our directors for further information

BEN BOWERS Plumbing & Heating 07930 639488 BRADLEY 34 Drainage 07514 079544

EXTERIOR PAINTING

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

Please call: 07706 096 070 Email:andrewgoscomb@btinternet.com Towbury Farm • Ripple • GL20 6HB

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING SERVICES

‘Handy Andy’ General Garden Maintenance

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Grass Cutting - Garden Clearance Weeding - Fence Painting - Hedge Cutting

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

Call 07521 221713 Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

PLUMBING & HEATING

Our Services include: • Lawn Care • Pruning • Weeding • Planting • Hedge Trimming • Borders Regular service or individual work to suit your requirements Free Estimates - Fully Insured

Tel: 01386 725357 Mob: 07887 666174 www.mpgardenmaintenance.co.uk

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD

GLAZING & WINDOW SERVICES

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

24 HR EMERGENCY BOARDING AND RE-GLAZING SERVICE

UPTON GLASS & GLAZING LTD DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical and mechanical work

Tel 01684 295754 Fax 01684 274659 Unit G4 Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

Martin Peek PAINTER/DECORATOR AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE

FENSA approved

FOR ALL YOUR GLAZING REQUIREMENTS

Tel: 01684 591138 24 Hour: 07974 783472 Unit A, Grove House Yard, Tewkesbury Road (A38) Upton upon Severn, Worcs

www.uptonglassandglazing.co.uk

KITCHENS

home: 01684 292741 mobile: 07833 337388 SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATIONS

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

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

SECURITY SYSTEMS

FREEMAN ELECTRICAL/SECURITY INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS SSAIB REGISTERED COMPANY Established 13 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@talktalk.net

Hypnotherapist and Counsellor, David Slater says: How can YOU bring a smile into these days when all we are bombarded with on TV and in the papers is doom and gloom ?

How you are and how you feel can influence those around you!

SMILE because: Smiling is contagious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner, and someone saw my grin When he smiled I realised,

I'd passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile, then I realised its worth, A single smile, just like mine, could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected Let's start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!!!

Your judgments about other people say more about you than they do about the people you’re judging.

The reason you can detect the weaknesses

and insecurities of others is because you have more than likely experienced those same weaknesses and insecurities yourself.

The reason you’re able to see beauty in others is because, and really BELIEVE THIS, that beauty lives in you as well.

The positive possibilities you see for others are, in many ways, your possibilities too.

It’s good to think of the world outside of you as a mirror. In some ways it reflects what is inside you.

So I would say that the most powerful and

effective way to improve the world around you, is to improve yourself. The best way to bring real value into your life, is to create, real value for others. That is true satisfaction.

When you admire and compliment you will be admired and complimented.

When you seek to understand, you will be understood, and when you listen thoughtfully, you will be heard.

Think how you treat the world and remember you create the reflection!

David Slater

SOUNDS AROUND with Rob Wakerley

STOVE INSTALLATION

“Hello Tewkesbury Direct readers, my name is Rob Wakerley, I am 15 and an aspiring journalist.

I have very kindly been given the chance to write a monthly music related article in Tewkesbury Direct.

TREE SURGERY Guitar Tutor Trevor Barnett

MATT HALE TREE SURGERY 01684 276786/07884 380406 www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk See our main advert on page 5

SIGN MAKERS

UNMASKING THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC

I hope to give an insight into the busy music scene in Tewkesbury, so make sure to read following issues to find the latest musical news” Rob Wakerley

Trevor Barnett, guitar tutor and musician, is the man behind local stars such as Joe Wheldon and Maxed Out.

TEWKESBURY 01684 296419

MOBILE 07887 912814

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

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

tion ‘Live and Unsigned’.

Trevor has guided these two young acts to become the talented musicians they are today, and has high hopes for them in the future music scene.

In guitar lessons, Trevor believes the most important aspect is to enjoy the playing.

He also says that having a good basic knowledge of the instrument is the foundation that every guitar player needs to grow and improve musically.

TAILORING & ALTERATIONS

JO FIGGETT SEWING & DRY CLEANING

NO CALL OUT CHARGE COMPETITIVE RATES • FREE ESTIMATES COOKER FULLY GUARANTEED WORK FRIDG S AND

GERALD WILLIS

Trevor operates from his home in Tewkesbury, teaching children and adults alike, in the practise of electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar.

Two of Trevor’s local success stories are currently excelling in the public spotlight: solo artist ‘Joe Wheldon’ and the three piece band ‘Maxed Out’.

Both have competed in local talent competitions and have won recording time at a studio. Joe also recently reached the final of a national music competi-

ES TOO

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SERVICE (01684) 561804 or (07831) 433892

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

MILL’S NEW OWNERS CONSIDER OPTIONS As revealed in last month’s Tewkesbury Direct, the former Healings’ Flour Mill has been sold.

Its new owners are the St Francis Group, who have purchased the mill buildings and three other adjacent sites in Quay Street (above).

The St Francis Group have issued the following statement: “The St Francis Group have purchased The Mill and its ancillary buildings and are currently looking at several options with a view to the redevelopment of it.

“We have no fixed plans at this point in time but will shortly start liaison with relevant stakeholders in order to achieve a beneficial quality result.

“We anticipate this process taking a considerable amount of time due to the complexities involved and will be carrying out consultation in due time when our options are more crystallised.”

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Sherdons will be running their second Annual Charity Competition in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance on Tuesday 25th September 2012.

Teams of four Players will be welcomed on arrival at the Tredington Golf Centre with a cup of coffee and a Bacon Baguette before they take to the course for an 18 hole Stableford competition.

Dinner and the presentation of an amazing array of prizes will follow around 6.30pm.

A and E Fire Equipment have once again kindly agreed to be main co-sponsors of the event, with Sherdons Golf enabling the day to be organised at a cost of £40 per player or £140 per team.

The number of teams taking part in the AmAm is

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

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

SPORTS CENTRE OPEN DAY Tewkesbury School’s sports centre is holding an open day on Sunday 16th September.

There will be an opportunity to view the facilities and see the range of sports on offer - including Olympic events such as basketball, taekwondo, tennis, swimming and canoeing. A wide range of fitness classes is also on offer.

There will be a bouncy castle and a junior football tournament, which kicks off at 9.30am. The centre, in Ashchurch Road, will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Sherdon’s Club House at Tredington limited so please contact either Chris Gillick of Sherdons on 07879 428870 or Annie Newell of Midlands Air Ambulance on 07785 623881 as soon as possible if you wish to enter. For information on the golf club visit www.sherdons.co.uk.