Tewkesbury Direct Magazine September 2021

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A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR OUR TOWN An exhibition to showcase plans for Tewkesbury is just one of the many positive steps being taken to ensure future prosperity.

The Future Projects Exhibition, organised by Town Councillor Vernon Smith, with be held at the Watson Hall in Barton Street on Saturday 18th September (10am-4pm). Admission is free.

Cllr Smith has coordinated the ‘Tewkesbury 2030’ event to display all the ideas for the future of the town under one roof.

Everyone is invited to come along and express their views on the plans, ideas, proposals and projects.

Topics include the M5 motorway junction improvements, the Ashchurch Garden Town Concept, new cycleways,

flood defence concepts, future policing, heritage development proposals, environmental issues and much more.

A new rejuvenation initiative is also focussing on the development of the town.

Organiser and local resident Tim Wright has

already spoken to many groups and businesses to pull together a positive and cohesive plan to maximise opportunities which will occur when the new Ashchurch Retail Park opens in Autumn 2022.

Find out more about Tim’s ideas on page 18.

LAKEFEST IS A SMASH HIT

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TEWKESBURY’S CAR SHOW WAS A CLASSIC

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Tewkesbury’s annual classic car show, organised by the Rotary Club over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, was a real triumph. "Wow, what a great turnout,” said Anthony Stockman of the Rotary Club.

“Thanks to our helpers, exhibitors and visitors for making this year’s the best ever Tewkesbury Classic Car Festival. We’re exhausted, but so looking forward to next year."

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This is the translation of the latest book by the author of "The Reader", and in just a few words - it is very good.

We follow the life of Olga Rinke, orphaned when very young who goes to Pomerania to live with her grandmother in the Prussian countryside.

However there is no affection, and little familial connection between the two, and her rather lonely existence is eventually compensated for by a friendship with Herbert, the son of the local aristocratic landowner.

Herbert is first introduced to us, the reader, as an infant, who is always on the move, restless even as a baby, and as a child running around, a habit he continues into adulthood; always arriving to meet Olga by running there.

A restless boy who remains equally itinerant as he grows into adulthood.

This excessive activity symbolic of how he will mature; always mobile, seeking adventure and exploration.

Olga is bright, ambitious and though poor has set her sights on going to college, something she achieves; eventually returning back to her home village as the local school teacher.

As children, this friendship is shared with Hector's sister, Viktoria; however she turns against Olga as she witnesses their developing relationship. An approach Viktoria then festers and agitates. Hector's parents are equally against the young couple formalising their love and threaten to disinherit him.

Herbert joins the army and as a young officer is sent off to German SouthWest Africa. A willing participant in a period of German expansionism, and one where the Kaiser's forces gained a reputation for brutal empire building.

He survives and returns but then his wanderlust sees him depart for South America. Herbert's experiences are also chronicled in some detail.

By this time Olga is teaching in East Prussia, her move enforced upon her,

partially at Viktoria's instigation. It is here where Herbert returns to Olga, meets her new friends, and in particular a family to which Olga has become particularly attached.

It is here in this locality, Herbert gives his first talk about Arctic exploration, the great North-East Passage and other feats he plans.

The first of many presentations as he seeks backers for his ventures. Eventually he sets off for an island in the Spitsbergen archipelago, a year or so before the outbreak of the First World War. We follow their lives, and in particular Olga's over the decades, jumping forward to the WW2 and her fleeing the advancing Russian army and starting a new life, and making new friends who remain a constant voice in the second half of this book.

It is the son of a family she works with, Ferdinand, who recounts the second half of the book, and unfolds the history of Olga and Herbert and their eternal love, even uncovering Olga's letters to Herbert sent to him in the frozen north, and recounts Olga's life in West Germany before and after unification.

This is a story across decades of German history, but tells us of Olga's life, her love for Herbert, and how this love evolves. A well written novel which has great potential for becoming popular with reading groups.

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Light and Laughter as Lakefest returns

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Once again the valley beneath Eastnor Castle was host to the magic of music, art, light and laughter as Lakefest made a joyful and triumphant return last month.

Maybe it was the legendary Tom Jones, or possibly Razorlight?

Perhaps The Red Devils, as they delivered thrills from the blue skies above.

It could, of course, have been something like the annual Junior Talent Show, the International BMX display, or even the low-fi pleasure of children’s laughter.

Whatever the reason, the weather gods smiled and the 15,000 members of Lakefest’s 2021 family, during the darkest of times, experienced a weekend like no other.

Festival director Lee Martin could hardly believe the extraordinary success of his event, given the challenges faced whilst putting a show together against the backdrop of uncer-

tainty that the Covid era brings to each and every ambitious live Arts based enterprise.

2021 saw Lakefest reach for the stars, by assembling the most audacious collection of them in its eleven year history. Tom Jones, Razorlight, Scouting for Girls, Seasick Steve, The Magic Numbers, Stereo MC’s, Vengaboys and the extraordinary talent of the legendary Red Devils as they parachuted in.

The Lakefest family reunited to share moments of togetherness, unity and some sense of a return to better days.

“Putting on an event is always challenging, said Lee Martin.

“This year seemed almost impossible at times with a broken supply chain and so many

obstacles but somehow we pulled it off.

“The team worked so hard on the ground to build the infrastructure and then the bands,

crew and guests just created a magical vibe.

“It was a total triumph.

I can’t thank everyone involved enough.

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Securing the Broadway to Honeybourne trackbed The future of the trackbed north of Broadway to Honeybourne, beyond the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s (GWSR) present northern terminus at Broadway, appears to be secure following a series of recent developments.

This includes the wish of the present owner of the route, Railway Paths Limited (RPL) to transfer ownership to the GWSR. At present the GWSR is not in a position to extend the railway northwards and is unlikely to contemplate doing so within the foreseeable future.

The railway is, however, keen to ensure nothing is done that could compromise any potential re-use of the trackbed as a railway.

The GWSR was able to complete purchase the fifteen mile trackbed between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway in 1982.

The long-held ambition of the founders of the railway was to ‘reopen as much as possible of the former Stratford-upon-Avon to Cheltenham line’ - an aspiration that remains to this day.

The line was closed

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four and a half mile section between Broadway and Honeybourne was transferred by the Department for Transport (DfT) to Railway Paths Ltd - a subsidiary of Sustrans which converts old railway routes into footpaths and cycle ways.

Meanwhile, Network Rail improved its Worcester to Oxford ‘North Cotswold’ line between 2008 and 2011, which involved re-doubling the then-single

line through Honeybourne between Evesham and Hanborough; and re-building the station at Honeybourne.

At that time, Network Rail approached the GWSR offering to make ‘passive provision’ for the heritage railway to eventually reach Honeybourne and use one side of the island platform on the Up side of the main line.

The works carried out included re-aligning the junction for the branch line to Long Marston and replacing the bridge which carries the North Cotswold line over the trackbed of what would become the GWSR. RPL has now decided that the line does not fit their current strategy and wishes to dispose of it. It approached the GWSR as the obvious potential future user however, such a transfer needs approval of DfT, which was not forthcoming. Further liaison with the GWSR and the DfT is ongoing.

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It came as a surprise to us just how many weather apps are out there, and we know this to be true because we checked most of them. Despite multiple warning of severe thunderstorms, we set up outside, under cover of graceful but fragile gazebo, and put our trust in the one app that promised a dry evening…

As it happened, we picked a winner: The show did go on, and without the unwelcome soundtrack of thunder or a spot of rain in sight!

In the final hours, as our technical team were setting up and artists were arriving, we were also struck with a re-

minder of how the world is these days. A covid absence.

Our final 4 became the fabulous 3 – but what a trio of talents they were, and all took advantage of the extra time allowance to remind us why they were in the final of the very first Emerging Musicians Competition.

Erica Jean, Dom Veron and Lucy May Walker all brought their A game and delighted both the audience and the judging panel with some incredible talent.

The Fox and Hounds, Bredon, provided the perfect venue for a summers evening of music, of fabulous food from local street food pop up ‘The Hungry Monkey’

and drinks a’ plenty, with ample outdoor space to create a pre-Lakefest festival vibe.

Ultimately there could only be one winner.

On the night Lucy May Walker pipped all at the post, using the space

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Tewkesbury’s Hidden Talent!

Tewkesbury Arts & Drama Society’s talent competition, Talent Unlocked, is a competition to celebrate a range of talents from the area.

But the society hasn’t had enough entries yet!

TADS is convinced that many talented people around Tewkesbury are just being shy, following an unpredictable year

and lack of performance opportunities, so they have put back the deadline for entries to September 30th.

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To enter: send a video of your performance item (absolute max 7 mins), along with your name and contact number or email address, to secretary@tads.org.uk or 07791846089 by 30th September 2021. You must be aged 12 or over.

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CRAIG CRACKS AVON SWIM RECORD IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH Craig Openshaw from the Tewkesbury area has become the first person to swim the 47.1 miles of the navigable River Avon. In doing so, he’s so far raised over £17,600 in aid of the charity Cancer Research UK. After putting in 130 hours training over three and a half months, Craig set off from Alveston Weir (just above Stratford-upon-Avon) at 8pm on Friday 16th July, and reached the Avon’s confluence with the Severn at Tewkesbury at 1am on Sunday 18th July.

“In training we did numerous 26 and 30 mils swims to prepare for the challenge” said Craig.

“Everything that could have gone wrong pretty much did. In the days leading up to the challenge, I picked up a bug from the river, causing me to loose 8lb though stomach issues, I also had a fever and temperature.

“We decided to plough on anyway. Half way though the swim I injured my shoulder, and was swimming one armed for an hour or so.

“I got some emergency physio from Tewkesbury girl Becky Stone and was able to continue.

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䡵 Craig sets off on the epic swim

swim in 29 hours with no sleep, just a couple of short breaks.

“We aimed to come in under 24 hours which should have been feasible, but the issues we encountered put the time back and into a second night’s swim.

“We set out to raise £4,700 for Cancer Research UK. We’re now at £17,600.

“I’m absolutely blown away by the support from everyone. There were literally over 100 people at certain spots along the river.

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Rob had recently lost his father to cancer and Bob had lost his wife to can-

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“On the Tuesday following the challenge I had to go to A&E as I was struggling for breath.

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Beckford Tennis Club has secured support from the Lawn Tennis Association to run their prestigious Youth Start programme.

This is a great starter course for kids, comprising 6 high quality sessions that introduce tennis to children in a fun and relaxed environment.

The course is for children aged 7-9 years and will run on Sundays from 5th September – 10th October between 12-1pm.

It costs just £34.99 and each child will receive: • Six top-class tennis sessions • A tennis racket and set of balls • A branded t-shirt • Activity cards, a lanyard, stickers and a certificate Beckford Head Coach, Liam Gough, is a fully

LTA accredited+ coach.

He runs regular courses and holiday camps for junior players of all ages and has a great track record of success with many of his juniors

going on to compete at County level.

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Mature detached chalet style with airy room proportiions typical of its era, plenty of parking, garage and a good garden plot well stocked with southerly orientation.

4 bedroom detached on Walton Cardiff with refitted kitchen / bathroom / ensuite, lovely lounge to the rear with twin french doors to manicured gardens.

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An entry level one bedroom apartment with communal gardens or if you prefer adjacent the Tewkesbury nature reserve, first floor and parking.

As agents, we are often asked about a propertys history and we will always do what we can to see what information is available.

For context however, The Ancient Grudge (TAG) is 550yrs old this year (1471 - 2021) and we have been custodians since 1999 so that’s 22 years, which is still only a mere 4% of its existence.

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Probus Club gets off to a ‘flying’ start Ron Hesketh, former Chief Chaplain to the Royal Air Force was the first speaker when Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club restarted our regular face-to-face talks with ‘live’ speakers (rather than images on a computer screen).

This was an excellent and thought-provoking talk by Rev. Ron who apart from having been the RAF Chief Chaplain, has an impressive CV including being Chaplain to the Queen and the Royal Family.

With his wide variety of experiences in the RAF and his close association with the Royal Family, Ron held our attention for the whole of his talk, given without any visual aids.

He spoke on his experiences in the RAF (including in combat zones during the Iraq war), he gave us some interesting and intimate views of the Queen and various members of the Royal Family and spoke movingly about the moral dilemmas encountered by a Christian minister working for an organisation whose raison d’etre is ultimately to kill people.

He also described some chilling moral dilemmas he experienced working in a war zone and the split-second decisions required when a life-or-death choice must be made by military personnel.

Covid struck again when our speaker for the next talk found that a member of his family had contracted Covid so the speaker had to self-isolate and could

WHAT’S ON

not attend. After a few urgent phone calls, we managed to secure David Terry to speak on climate change and he presented us with a most entertaining talk which all members agreed was one of the best they had attended.

The following week one of our own members, Doug Cockwill gave a nostalgic talk about his early years as a child in rural Devon living in the countryside with few modern facilities and how his life was utterly transformed when he

travelled to the Midlands and started an apprenticeship in a large engineering company in the heart of industrial Birmingham.

We have a full speaker programme planned for the coming months, including Open Meetings

meetings as a guest.

Please visit our website at www.probusclub. net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 01684 274258.

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The Spirit of Tewkesbury As Tewkesbury recovers from the darkest days of Covid, a spirited, positive, attitude from businesses and residents is evident, everywhere.

Tewkesbury has much to aid its own recovery, a diverse community of local shops, eateries, historical features, unique events, and the arrival of a new, destination retail park (Opening Autumn 2022) which will draw new visitors from far and wide.

For this recovery to prosper, there is a common feeling that the town has to be at its best, ready to welcome visitors and new businesses.

Interested residents and business owners, feel much can be done at the grassroots to promote Tewkesbury, both internally and externally, offering community assistance, to ensure the town is tidy, weed-free,

well marketed, and cared for.

The new Ashchurch retail park should be a catalyst for good, the extra visitors will bolster the town if it is easy to visit, and inviting for them to do so.

Much has been done already, an enthusiastic Tewkesbury in bloom team, ensure gardens and planters look beautiful, Christmas lights, Big Weekend, Medieval, food and music festivals, plus many other established and new events.

All, will have a massive positive effect too.

The local, volunteer litter picking team are an asset, caring, without reward, for the benefit of a tidy town.

It is in this vein, that

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others have stepped forward to work together as, the TewkesburyRejuvenation-initiative (TRI) to enlist support and work towards a co-ordinated, and brighter future.

and organisations, he says “Collectively, we can build on existing town qualities and add more events and activities, please read my future updates in this magazine. It is intended that

Oganiser and resident, Tim Wright, has talked to many seeking out ideas and individuals who may wish to lend their skills for the good of the town, to date, TRI has received support from landlords, businesses, Individuals

all actions will dovetail into the opening of the new retail park.

Please contact us at: tewkesburytri@gmail. com with ideas, concerns, and any offer of help, to bring our town back to full life?”

OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

THE JAW

The temporomandibular joint is the name of the joint which includes the articulation of the mandible (jaw) and the temporal bone (part of the skull). It has to work very hard all day with chewing, talking and to an extent swallowing.

The joint has an articular disc which moves forward when we open our mouths. A muscle pulls this disc forward allowing the jaw to open fully.

Many people suffer with clicking jaws.

This can be as a result of holding the jaw with tension, or grinding teeth. This clicking is the movement of the disc, not due to the muscle pulling it but the bone pushing it. This occurs when the muscle is under too much tension.

Jaw trigger point therapy, although uncomfortable will aid this issue. However, limiting tension and cessation of teeth grinding will ultimately rid you of this issue.

When I treat people with jaw issues, I always look at the joint between the skull and the spine and ask questions about hearing. These structures are so close that you can often have a combination of issues.

The temporomandibular joint

The jaw can be the initiating problem or simply the area which shows symptoms. By placing your index finger on the jaw joint (open and close the mouth to locate this), and placing a thumb on the bone behind your ear (mastoid process) this shows the location of the areas I am interested in.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ, index

finger) the ear canal (between the two fingers) and the occipitoatlantal joint (between the two thumbs one on either side of the vertebrae).

As you can appreciate when doing this, this is a small area of complicated anatomy. A small problem can result in painful and complex symptoms.

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RESERVE RECEIVES GRANT FROM GREEN RECOVERY CHALLENGE FUND Tewkesbury Nature Reserve’s project, “Developing TNR as a ‘green lung’ for community recovery”, has been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery.

Ninety nature projects across England have been awarded grants from £68,100 to £1,950,000 to create and retain over 1,000 green jobs, backed by the Government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

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out on over 600 sites from Northumberland to the tip of Cornwall.

Combined with the first round, almost a million trees will be planted, contributing towards the Government’s commitment to treble tree planting rates across England by the end of this

Parliament.

Tewkesbury Nature Reserve (TNR), an independent, environmental charity, provides a unique living laboratory (44 hectares) for outdoor learning and recreation.

This funding success will step-change delivery of TNR’s Learning and Outreach Strategy.

TNR will collaborate with a wide range of local organisations in delivering an eighteen month programme of outdoor learning for diverse groups, prioritising young people, and promoting personal health and wellbeing, care of others and environmental stewardship.

The funding will support two new posts (a Learning and Outreach Officer and a Volunteer Co-ordinator), three sixmonth internships and a training programme for volunteers and the wider public.

This will support citizen science activities, practical management and creative learning on the reserve. The project aims to build green skills and employability, and a larger, more diverse group of volunteers on

the nature reserve.

TNR will share learning from the project with other urban floodplain nature reserves for increased resilience to degradation, the pandemic, and climate change.

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Other funding to support learning on TNR has come from the Summerfield Trust, Gordon Gray Trust and UWE Bristol.

Larry Blacker, Chair of TNR Trustees said: “We have already made large strides in the physical development of the reserve, adding river meanders, scrapes and reed beds plus a car park and information lecterns around the reserve.

“Now we can bring people onsite for a great new programme of outdoor learning for health and wellbeing.”

For more information about the reserve, visit the website tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW with John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society

THE GAZEBO

䡵 (Above) 97 Church Street, the YMCA, in 2017 䡵 (Left) the remains of the Eagle Factory, pictured in 1990

䡵 Mill Avon Gazebo, circa 1991

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The July edition of Tewkesbury Direct carried the good news of a historic building being brought back to life with the opening of the Riverside Café, writes John Dixon.

The building was featured in ‘Then and Now’ in 2017.

This has always been an enigmatic building, the subject of many questions on social media. We then called it the ‘Gazebo’.

It reminds us that this bit of the riverbank was once part of the garden of the building on Church Street, which is now the YMCA. When the town was planned in the Middle Ages land, land was allocated in burgage plots, possessing 50foot frontages on one of the three main streets with land for food production stretching 200 feet to the rear.

This plot was appropriately known as ‘Avonbank’, accommodating tanneries historically, until in 1878 when a boot and shoe factory was opened in the grounds.

This plot was bought

by Walter Jackson, a shirt manufacturer, who manufactured them until 1916.

He must also have built the summer house (The ‘Gazebo’) which is included in the 1909 Land Tax survey; but there was no mention of the boathouse in the 1991 photograph.

In 1916 the property was sold off in parts and the YMCA opened in the big house in 1917, while the factory building was occupied by different businesses (one of which was Fawcett’s in recent years.)

I prophetically con-

cluded the 2016 article: “One wonders if the Gazebo would make a fine café to enhance the tourist appeal of our Riverside Walk”. Let us hope that this business thrives, bringing the Gazebo back to life. 䡵 Riverside Café, 2021

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Tewkesbury Baptist Church Fun Day Posters from the Steam Age – Community Celebration 18th-19th September Posters from the Steam Age is gallery display that celebrates the life and work of Laurence Fish, the last of the UK’s great travel poster artists who painted compelling images for British Railways’ travel destination posters in the late 1950s and 1960s.

The show takes place 18-19 September 2021, in the Tim Mitchell Building at Winchcombe Station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR). Original Laurence Fish posters are rare nowadays and can fetch considerable four-figure sums at auction.

The event marks the centenary of the late Laurence Fish who latterly lived and worked in his studio in Winchcombe. It is being jointly presented with his widow, Jean Bray, who will be signing copies of her lavish biography of her late husband; Pick up a Pencil. Apart from his compelling rail travel work, Laurence Fish produced images for industry, aviation and publishing. In his early life he designed bespoke coachwork for car makers such as Alvis, Delahaye and Bentley while during WW2 worked for MI5 on counter-espionage, producing drawings of booby-trap devices - including an exploding bar of chocolate.

After having to cancel their fun day in July due to Covid-19, Tewkesbury Baptist Church are full steam ahead for a bumper Fun Day for the community on Saturday 11th September from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

As well as the church groups providing displays it is also an opportunity for some community groups who use the church to showcase what they have to offer to our local community.

A car boot sale will occupy part of the car park with other stalls having a variety of home - made produce and craft available to do and for sale. Refreshments will be available all day including hot dogs and beefburgers and cream teas.

Children’s activities include the bouncy cas-

tle, craft, glitter tattoo and much more Live music will be on stage, together with open mic sessions and primary school age talent competition at the end of the afternoon.

Entry is free but any donations will go to the Church ‘Community Build’ fund to provide affordable facilities for outside community groups.

Contact office@tewkbaptist.org.uk for further details or book a car boot spot or place in the children’s talent competition.

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MORE GOLDS FOR TEWKESBURY BB Whilst our GB Olympians were getting ready to compete at the Tokyo games, members of the 1st Tewkesbury Boys’ Brigade were planning their own Gold adventures by preparing for their DofE expedition.

The original plan to go to France had to be changed due to the Covid restrictions, so a 4 day expedition canoeing on the River Severn replaced this. Starting at Shrewsbury, the team of 4 paddled over 120km, camping out each night and carrying all of their supplies and equipment with them.

Arriving at Lower Lode on day 4 to be met by their DofE instructors and the assessor, the paddlers were elated with their achievement.

Their assessor had been very impressed, not only by their paddling, but also the planning that went into the expedition.

Boys’ Brigade Captain, Andrew Baldwin, was equally impressed and commented “I am very proud of the 4 Seniors who, despite all the restrictions that had been put in their way during Covid, showed their determination to continue with the award and achieve their Gold”.

With a new Boys’ Brigade term about to start in early September, now is the time to join and do your DofE award with an organisation that provides a great personal

experience.

Membership is open to young people from the age of 5-18 and over the last 65 years, Boys’ Brigade has continued to adapt and increase its range of activities so that

there really is something for everyone.

Membership enquiries can be emailed to the Captain at andrew. baldwin0@gmail.com or by phone on 07973 327747.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

THE MILLER’S TRAIL At this time of year, when the meadows are still dry under foot, there is no more pleasant place to be than by the banks of the Avon, writes Jack B. Walker. This easy flat stroll takes us to both banks of Shakespeare’s beloved river, with excellent views of the twin mills at Fladbury and Cropthorne.

䡵 Distance: approx. 2.5 miles, flat, riverside walk (NB: the meadows flood at certain times of year) 䡵 Car Parking: free car park at Jubilee Bridge. 䡵 Refreshments: The Anchor or Chequers Inn at Fladbury; The Gardeners Arms at Charlton 䡵 Sketch Map not to scale - for guidance only. Not to scale: OS Sheets 190/205 recommended.

䡵 Moorings at Fladbury

This easy flat stroll takes in both banks of the Avon, and gives us the chance to see the historic and picturesque twin mills of Fladbury and Cropthorne.

Use the public car park at Jubilee Bridge.

The bridge spans the Avon to link three neighbouring villages Fladbury, Cropthorne and Charlton.

The original bridge was built in 1887 to mark the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria. Before that time the only way to cross the Avon was by means of a water gate near Cropthorne.

This was a series of gates and sluices on top of a weir, which could be closed when water was low, and enable the river to be forded.

The 1887 bridge was replaced by the present iron arch structure in 1933.

Leave the car park and cross the bridge, (1) and look out for a kissing gate on the right (2).

Go through into the meadow, and walk along

䡵 Cropthorne Mill on the River Avon its edge with the road and a fence to your left.

At the end of the meadow, bear right and then go over a footbridge on to a small island (3).

Ahead of you is a bench where you may admire this lovely setting, and read the information boards which trace the history of the two mills here.

Fladbury’s Mill is to the left: in front of you between the weir and the lock is the impressive red brick Cropthorne Mill.

Go back over the foot-

bridge, but this time go along the river bank (with the Avon to your left) and follow the path back to the bridge.

Here is another information board, beneath which are a few fragments of metal which are all that’s left of one of the original cast iron bridge’s supports.

Go through the gate (2), and back over the bridge. Turn left up the lane which runs between car park and the Avon.

Look for the yellow waymarker arrow on the left (4).

Follow the direction through the gate and down to the river. Bear right and follow the river bank until you reach the end of the meadow.

Cross a footbridge (5) and bear left over a stile to reach the lock behind Cropthorne Mill. Keep the lock to your left, then cross another stile to return to the river bank.

Opposite you now are the moorings of some Fladbury homes whose well manicured lawns sweep down to the Avon.

Carry on along the path until you reach the railway bridge, where the path peters out (6).

Retrace your steps back to the car park.

There is a small picnic area by Jubilee Bridge, but there are three good pubs in nearby Fladbury and Charlton villages, which all serve excellent food. 䡵 PLEASE NOTE: do not attempt this walk when flood warnings are in place. The meadows, footpaths and roads will be under water!

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Give your pet something to smile about this September This September we are repeating last years offer of a 10 % discount on all routine dental treatments. It is a way to encourage preventative dental care which I believe to be one of the most important disease preventing services that vets can offer.

A healthy mouth is so important as dental disease is directly linked to heart and kidney disease as well as diabetes and liver disorders. The reason for this is that the bacteria and inflammation of an affected mouth can cause an “inflammatory cascade” resulting in organ damage. Put simply, a healthy mouth, helps to maintain a healthy pet.

Statistics show that 60% of cats and dogs over 4 years of age have some degree of dental disease. Owners can sometimes mistakenly assume that a pets mouth is healthy if they continue to eat. Actually, a pet will often continue to eat even with a sore mouth and so a reduced appetite is not as common as many pet owners would imagine.

The best way to check for dental disease is with a thorough examination of the pets mouth and this can generally be performed during a veterinary examination. It is very useful to train your pet to allow their mouths to be examined from an early age so that they become used to the process.

We very commonly see inflammation of the gums which is called gingivitis and this is a common finding on younger pets too.

Cat with gingivitis Even mild gingivitis is a symptom that the mouth isn’t healthy and a dental procedure such as a routine scale and polish or extractions might be necessary.

What can be done if we do find dental disease in your pet?

We have a fully equipped dedicated dental suite and we perform dental radiography routinely as part of any dental procedure (we are the only practice in Tewkesbury to offer this), including a scale and polish. We understand the importance of the information that dental radiography provides. Our veterinary team routinely perform dental scales and polishes including surgical extractions when necessary.

Canine dental care - before (above)

Dental radiography

...and after (above)

Brad Cooper

September Smile Offer In the month of September we are offering a discount of 10% on all our routine dental procedures. Please call the surgery to arrange a free dental check consultation.

Alternatively, email a good quality photo of your pets mouth to septembersmile@follygardens.com and a vet or nurse will email back with either a happy smile advising all is well or give some recommendations of what we can do to help.

Wishing you and your pet well, Brad Cooper

Your Local, Independent Veterinary Clinics Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, 12 Columbine Road Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury GL20 7SP

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WHAT’S ON in the local area

Drink up thee cider!

One of the most popular local events of late summer is back - Bredon Cider Festival at Croft Farm Bredon’s Hardwick.

A gastronomic experience to remember Special Banquet Night Every Tuesday

Limited to just 1000 tickets this year, there will be lots of fun and live music as well as some of the region’s most popular craft ciders.

Open 7 days a week Home Dining Visit our website for our full takeaway menu

Spareroom arts are providing the activities for all to enjoy, including kite making. mask making and a clay workshop.

There will be music from Bootleg Boss (Bruce Springsteen trib-

ute), The Mark Walby Band, Joe Wheldon & The Offshore and The Dance Monkeys and many others.

The festival takes place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th September. For tickets and details visit www.bredonciderfestival.com

Tewkesbury’s famous Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant CELEBRATING 21 YEARS IN TEWKESBURY DINE IN • DINE OUT • FREE DELIVERY (within specified areas of Tewkesbury)

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WINCHCOMBE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS: Fri 17th - Sun 19th September 2021.

Details www.winchcombefestival.co.uk MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW: Fri 24th - Sun 26th September 2021.

Three Counties Showground, Malvern. See www.threecounties.co.uk CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE : Fri 8 - Sun 17 Oct2021. cheltenhamfestivals.com /literature

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Pare, core and slice the apples and stew until tender with the sugar and butter, and grated rind and juice from the lemon, then stir in the well beaten egg. Put half the breadcrumbs at the bottom of a well-greased baking tray and pour in the mixture.

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1: Which Scottish football team plays its home games at Rugby Park?

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

2: Which actor starred as both Millicent and Clarence Fritton in the 1954 film ‘The

Belles of St Trinians?’

3: What is the longest river in Ireland?

4: Who directed the 1962 epic movie ‘Lawrence of Arabia?’

5: What is the name of the dried powdered fruit used as a lemony spice in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking?

6: Who was the last British Prime Minister to hold office while being a member of the House of Lords?

ANSWERS: 1. Kilmarnock 2. Alastair Sim 3. The River Shannon (224 miles) 4. David Lean 5. Sumac 6. Sir Alec Douglas Home

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

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

Check with venues for latest news.

MON 20th SEPT: Boomtown Rats, Legendary 70s/80s band live in concert. cheltenhamtownhall.org. uk

TUES 7th SEPT: Cate Cody, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

WED 22nd SEPT: Mike Weaver, (Singer/songwriter) The Carpenters Arms, Miserden GL6 7JA thecarps-miserden.co.uk

FRI 10th SEPT: Better Than We Look, The Watson Hall.

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

THURS 23rd SEPT: Steve Ashley, Evesham Town Hall. www.eveshamlive.co.uk

FRI 10th SEPT: Remi Harris, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk FRI 10th & SAT 11th SEPT Bredon Cider Festival. Croft Farm.

SAT 18th SEPT: Non Jovi, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

SAT 25th SEPT: Silent Disco, The Watson Hall, For tickets and further information tewkesbury towncouncil.gov.uk/ whats-on/ SAT 2nd OCT: The Achievers, The Watson Hall, For tickets please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/

TUES 12th OCT: Martin Simpson and Martin Taylor, The Watson Hall.

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

For tickets please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ TUES 19th OCT: Hungrytown (American folk duo), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org WED 20th OCT: Albert Lee, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk

THURS 21st OCT: Martin Kemp 80s DJ Set The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ SAT 30th OCT: The Counterfeit Stones, (tribute band), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org TUES 2nd NOV: Edgelarks, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org SAT 6th NOV: Hilltop Ceilidh Band, The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ SUN 7th NOV: Wishbone Ash, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 12th NOV: Genesis Connected (tribute band), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 12th NOV: Martin Simpson, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk SAT 13th NOV: Katie Grace Harris, Colin Pitts & Mike Weaver (Live ‘Folk Treble’ event), The Old Baptist Chapel.

TUES 16th NOV: Sarah McQuaid (Singer/songwriter), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org THURS 25th NOV: Odette Michell (Singer/songwriter) Evesham Town Hall. www.eveshamlive.co.uk SAT 27th NOV: Julie July Band Fotheringay Tour, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk

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It is hoped to offer transport for people who need it, run by volunteers.

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TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Changing Face of Tewkesbury A selection of pictures taken mostly in the 1980s by James Boskett

Thursday 16th September 2021 at 7.45 pm in the Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury Members: £2.50 Visitors: £4.00 All Most Welcome!

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody CAMINO TO COP 26 IN GLASGOW PILGRIMAGE FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE TUESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Are you concerned about the climate and ecological crisis? Camino to CoP 26 is a pilgrimage for all faiths (and no faith) to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow: • as an act of faith and love for our planet, • drawing attention to communities to come together to address the climate and ecological emergency.

The local legs of the pilgrimage are: Tuesday 14th September: Gloucester to Tewkesbury Wednesday 15th September: TewkesburyUpton-Malvern Do you feel inspired to…

• join for a day or part of a day?

• welcome the group into town (we will aim to arrive in Tewkesbury along the Severn Way approximately 4pm on 14th September) • meet with us in the evening at Tewkesbury Baptist Church for stories of our journey in the evening as why we are walking • see us off on our next stage, leaving 9 am on 15th September, from Link Top. Walk with us out of town (along the Severn Way) or a bit further More information: https://caminotocop.com TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH - URGENT ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth are holding a Green Event on Saturday 18th September from 9am to 4pm at Tewkesbury Methodist Church Hall.

This is part of The Big Green Week of climate action campaigning aiming to draw attention to climate change and the destruction of the natural world ahead of COP 26, the UN talks on tackling climate change being hosted by the UK Government in Glasgow during November.

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE Annual membership is now available (£6 single, £10 joint, £12 family) contact supporters@tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk Lots of volunteering opportunities too.

ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY Spring seeped almost imperceptibly into summer and suddenly here we are in September and Tewkesbury Nature Reserve has been abuzz with wildlife activity.

when sitting atop of a hedge and the Sedge Warbler whilst busily moving through the vegetation in search of food before popping out onto a more exposed branch to gift us with its quickfire collection of clicks, whistles and rattling notes

between the Priors Park/Stonehills estates to the West and the Wheatpieces estate to the East and provides a range of managed habitats for wildlife.

The reserve is a local hotspot for a diverse range of migratory birds that head to the UK every spring from their wintering grounds in Africa. These include a healthy population of Reed Warblers that expertly weave their delicate nests around the reeds a mere few feet above the water; the Sedge Warblers that inhabit the scrub and waterside vegetation and the Whitethroat that prefer the hedgerows.

Sedge Warbler (Photo: James Hargreave) Whilst easily overlooked they are all very vocal birds with the males having spent the summer proclaiming their territories in their own distinct manners – the male Whitethroat by way of launching itself into the air whilst delivering its scratchy, hurried song or simply

Did anyone hear the Cuckoo on the Reserve this summer?

Again it’s the male that produces it’s distinctive two-syllable call whilst the female searches for a suitable host nest to lay her solitary egg.

The Reed Warbler is a favourite host species of the Cuckoo in reed bed Continued on page 55

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Tewkesbury Commons, require a new Clerk to the Commons Tewkesbury Commons is a Trust set up by Act of Parliament in 1808. By this Act, the Trust inherited grazing rights on Tewkesbury Ham from the Burgages (households) that fronted the three main streets of the town.

Each year specific animals, mainly sheep, are grazed from August on. The income derived from letting the grazing (Aftermath) is then divided between the successors of the original occupants of the entitled properties.

The Trustees employ a Clerk to the Commons to manage this process. The current Clerk wishes to hand over the role to a younger person.

The position is voluntary however the Trustees are entitled to pay honoraria and expenses from the proceeds of the Aftermath income.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Tewkesbury Flower Club Our next meeting is on

Tuesday 14th September at Bushley Village Hall - doors open at 1.30 and the meeting begins at 2.00.

Our demonstrator is Sandra Townsend whose title is “Walking on a rainbow”.

Everyone is welcome to join us - no experience is necessary, just enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching a demonstrator arrange beautiful flowers which are raffled at the end of the meeting. Entrance for visitors is only £6.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER 7 September - The TSR2 and the Avro Arrow (with Roy Thomas) 14 September - The Great Train Robbery (with Ian Boskett) 21 September - The Chelsea Flower Show (with John McGhee) 28 September - The Evesham Street Pastors (with John Darby) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Steve Tucker on 01684 274258 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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WHAT’S ON AT JOHN MOORE MUSEUM September 2021 Events

Heritage Open Days The John Moore Museum, The Merchant’s House and the Old Baptist Chapel will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days campaign, so visitors will be able to explore three of Tewkesbury’s wonderful heritage sites free of charge!

Saturday 18th September: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Sunday 19th September: 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Sunday 19th September at 11.30am Old Baptist Chapel Free!

Tasting the Tudors Talk Why shouldn’t you put your elbows on the table? Who had a better diet, the rich or the poor? Why might rotten teeth get you a husband? Find out about table etiquette in the past, what the Tudors ate, and what this tells us about society at the time.

Predators Vs. Prey Talk Delve into the wonderful world of Gloucestershire’s wildlife to discover who are the deadly predators and who are their prey. The curator will use specimens from our Natural History Collection to emphasise key features of the animals discussed.

Sunday 19th September at 11.30am Old Baptist Chapel Free!

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OUR ALLEYWAYS with Steve Goodchild

DOUBLE ALLEY

The ‘Birmingham Evening Post’ said ‘In a Portrait of Elmbury there is an horrific description of Double Alley, facing the nursery of the Tudor House.

The inhabitants, one gathers, used to come to the mouth of the alley in order to break all of the Ten Commandments under the fascinated gaze of the infant

John Moore’. It was this fascinated gaze which gave it its fame and notoriety. The alley has long gone, though; swept away, despite John Moore’s best efforts, by the ‘mods’ and replaced with the Bishop’s walk complex.

To trace its route today, you’d start at the corner of Boots by the door and travel through the

store, then all the other shops on that side of the precinct, emerging on Oldbury Road conveniently opposite the door to the Albion.

The alley name is unusual in describing its width, which was also unusual. Having passed through the ‘front house’, 87 High Street, the alley widens by extending behind

…continued on P41 88. Before about 1840, the alley behind 87 was known as Castle Alley.

James Castle bought the property, from the High Street to the Oldbury Field (Road) in 1766 for £109. It was described as extending to the tenement or dwelling house late of Francis Edgecombe, mason. In a sale notice of 1810 a tenement in Edgecombe’s Alley is listed. No other references to this alley have been found, but this advertisement also includes the sale of two cottages in Castle’s Alley.

No survey was carried out before the demolition to create Bishop’s walk, so there are only a few photos for evidence. This 1958 photograph shows the alley (now rebranded

Double Alley in 1958

The likelihood, given the evidence above, is that it was the Edgecombe’s Alley which has disappeared without trace.

At some point be-

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Double Alley plan 1884

Oldbury Walk) passing through the right-hand side of 87 High Street, To the left of the door of the shop alongside, No. 88, there are clear signs that this was once an alley.

tween 1810 and 1840 the two adjoining alleys joined together behind the front houses and became known as Double Alley.

In September 1880, a

Mr Moss was given permission to stop up part of Double Alley in return for an annual rent of 6d.

Thomas Moss, chimney sweep, ran No 88 as a lodging house at that time, so the stopping up must have been that old entrance in the photograph.

Being originally two alleys, Double Alley contained more cottages than most. John Rogers, who recorded his memories of the alleys of the nineteenth century, said that there were 20, the highest number in the town.

Add to that the ‘common lodging houses’ in the alley, homes to both families down on their luck and the large itin-

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OUR ALLEYWAYS with Steve Goodchild erant population of the time, then there are all the ingredients for the chaos described by John Moore.

Whilst not all families were chaotic, the alley had a great deal of petty crime, much of it of the sort which would be ignored today.

Riding bicycles without lights, swearing in public, stealing mushrooms from fields or juveniles stealing daffodils from Mrs Ruddle’s garden on the Mythe would not result in court appearances and fines today.

Kharki Sheldon, the daffodil thief, was let off, on condition that his father gave him a thrashing. That was in 1913.

George Smith, lodging house keeper, clearly had a sideline of pig rearing on his premises, which was the occasion-

al subject of complaints from the sanitary committee.

The lack of sanitation, water supplies, adequate drainage and working toilets, were also frequently on the agenda, with instructions to remedy being issued but slowly implemented by absent landlords. It was a slum on a par with the worst of the big cities.

In 1926, the alley hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but it did prick the conscience of those who had the power to remedy the situation.

In January a young labourer was charged with a ‘very serious offence against his sister’.

It came to the County assize in February, before Mr. Justice Sankey, who questioned Police Inspector Welshman personally, getting a re-

continued from P38 ply that “It was in consequence of the squalid conditions under which the prisoner lived. The father, mother, four sons, four daughters, and two illegitimate children lived in the three rooms of the cottage.

In one bedroom nine of them slept. That was about seven or eight yards by four yards”.

He was found guilty, but the jury strongly recommended mercy.

Things changed very slowly, and though this house, and two others in the alley were issued with closing orders it took a very long time to empty the houses, but the Council decided on improving them, rather than demolition, making two substandard ‘hovels’ into a modern, compliant, dwelling.

This caused outrage

in some quarters, as the policy had been demolition with new housing being provided elsewhere in the town.

Changing the alley name to ‘Oldbury Walk’, to get away from the old stigma, brought a similar reaction.

Ten years later, demolition became the preferred. Much cheaper, option and by the outbreak of war a lot of the cottages in the alley had gone.

It was 1954 before piecemeal demolition recommenced. In 1963, the Oldbury Road Clearance Area Compulsory Purchase Order was published, which quickly led to this alley and its neighbours being erased from Tewkesbury’s street plan, but not from Tewkesbury’s memory.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Tewkesbury Art Society Artist, Susan Neale, will be giving a demonstration of a Line & Wash landscape at the Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PX

Tuesday 21st September

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A LETTER from Stella Ashmeade

DO YOU WISH YOU WERE ARTISTIC? Dear readers, I am an artist and teacher who has been running art classes for some years.

I’m a great believer in the mental benefits of art, especially in the last year and a half.

Despite lockdown I have managed to overcome the tricky problems of technology and run successful, on-line art classes.

These are all about improving a range of art skills and developing confidence and channelling lots of energy towards a hobby that can take a person away from daily life.

With Covid my students have talked alot about how its been great for them to have art as a regular part of their week. The positive effects of being linked with others and able to chat about their artwork and feel supported, has been great. Even if they haven’t done any art since they were at school, everyone finds they are uplifted by the

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I’m hoping this new class takes off and people sign up to join me.

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Tewkesbury School A Level achievers, against the odds Students in Tewkesbury and across the country deserve all the plaudits they receive today having experienced the worst disruption to their study programmes for over a generation.

With so many days of formal schooling missed due to the pandemic, students and teachers have had to go above and beyond in order to achieve creditable outcomes this morning.

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Meet Tommy Atkins Based on his nationally touring theatre play of the same name, Tewkesbury author and musician Peter Gill has written his first novel that tells the life

story of Tommy Atkins – an ordinary man born at the end of the Victorian age that lived, survived and thrived throughout extraordinary times.

This is a deeply moving but also uplifting novel that encapsulates the sacrifices made by a generation that ultimately gave birth to a system

Magnolia House Resident 100th Birthday The Residents and Staff of Magnolia House Nursing Home were delighted to celebrate the 100th birthday of Nellie Cave-Ayland on Sunday 18th July 2021.

She had a lovely day opening presents and cards and especially her card from the Queen.

No birthday would be complete without a party with balloons, cake, party food and good company.

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In meeting Tommy we see him as a son, a husband, a father, a friend and a soldier, and most importantly as an ordinary man – the man that could be anyone’s grandfather, great grandfather or greatgreat grandfather.

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GARAGE SALE

Connie and Tony Cullingford are holding a garage sale on Saturday 11th September between 10 and 12 noon in aid of Water Aid charity.

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Connie says “We have all been worried about the covid virus so I wanted to get people together and by having a clear out it will benefit an important charity. Up to 800 children a day will die from drinking unclean water and this could be avoided”.

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Well done class of 2021

A personal message from Gary Watson, Head of Tewkesbury School.

As children celebrate their GCSE results across the county, I urge you to pause for a second and reflect on the immense challenges that these young adults have faced and overcome.

This year’s students, unlike any in this generation or mine before it, have suffered widespread and continual disruption over the entire duration of their GCSE and BTEC programmes of study.

Furthermore, they have missed opportunities to display their wide range of broader talents through, amongst other things, competitive sport, school productions and musical performances. Moreover, they been

robbed of the opportunity to prove themselves in terminal exams and missed out on the joy of end of school rituals and proms.

They were assessed under a completely different assessment system to their predecessors and one that renders any comparison with previous years utterly meaningless; a system determined by Government and implemented in fine detail by schools. Whilst the national media rath-

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er predictably questions the validity of their achievements, those of us closer to the action be that students, parents or educationalists like me, know just how hard this year’s cohort have had to work to realise their potential.

It is fantastic that our local media outlets are continuing to give our young people the unquestioning, true recognition that they deserve.

Tewkesbury students performed well and have had to take greater own-

ership of their learning and develop greater independence more swiftly due to the circumstances they have faced.

We wish each and every one of them, and their peers across the county, all the very best for the future.

They are well set up for the next stage of their journey whatever that may be and should celebrate with gusto all they have achieved.

By Gary Watson Headteacher Tewkesbury School

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Giorgia Baldwin, Tallulah Anstey, Tiana Sallis and Rosie Hiorns

Amelia Macpherson, Saffron Brinkworth, Rosie Hiorns, Ella Jackson Lockyear and Kristy Griffiths

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SEVERN UNIT MVS SUPPORTS ROYAL BRITISH LEGION In August, Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service were pleased to support two special events organised by Rod Gurney from the Royal British Legion.

The month started with a Service of Thanksgiving for Armed Forces Day which was held in Tewkesbury Methodist Church.

This replaced the usual Armed Forces Day Parade held in June which was cancelled due to Covid restrictions at the time.

Then on the 15th August, to mark the VJ Day Commemoration, a special service was held outside the Town Hall and members of Severn Unit joined with Town Mayor Cllr. Joanne Raywood, other members of the Council and members of the British Legion with the Town Crier introducing the Service.

Head of Severn Unit Nic Price said “After nearly 18 months of Covid restrictions it was a great pleasure and honour for us to attend these important events in the town”.

Severn Unit MVS gathered outside Tewkesbury Town Hall for the VJ Day Commemoration with the Town Mayor, members of the Council, Michael Kean the Town Crier and the Royal British Legion.

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COUNTRY EVENTS with Jack B Walker A lot of our local countryside attractions have now re-opened for leisure activities. Some safety measures may still be in place, so please check before travelling, and refer to websites for entry details and opening times.

BROADWAY TOWER: 50 acre park on one of the highest parts of the Cotswolds, with its landmark tower now restored and holding exhibitions.

Restaurant, walks, red deer and stunning views.

Nuclear bunker from the ‘cold war’ era. More details broadwaytower.co.uk COTSWOLD FARM PARK: founded by Joe Henson fifty years ago to protect rare breeds of farm animal, and now one of our most popular family destinations. Children love it! For opening times and events visit cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk CROOME PARK: Capability Brown’s stunning landscape park near Pershore is now re-opened, including the Earl of Coventry’s former home, Croome Court. In the stewardship of the National Trust. A number of family events this autumn. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome EASTNOR CASTLE: at the foot of the Malvern Hills near Ledbury, with a variety of daily events in the deer park and castle itself. Highlights include: fireworks championship 4th Sept; family fun day 5th Sept; archery 19th Sept; broomstick making (just right for halloween) 26th Sept. Full list of events eastnorcastle.com

Mobile Cat Groomer NATURE IN ART: off the A38 between Tewkesbury and Gloucester (GL2 5PG). Museum and gallery dedicated to art inspired by nature.

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What’s Green: Continued from page 33 habitats such as proliferate on the reserve and as September approaches they have already long since departed for their African wintering grounds.

You can follow the migration of a selection of named Cuckoo’s that have been satellite tagged by the British Trust for Ornithology across the UK on their website.

Each Cuckoo has been given a name and you can follow their fortunes across the Sahara, the Mediterr-anean Sea, across Europe and finally back to the UK (and vice versa in the late summer).

Millions will not survive the journeys of course and with the populations of many species such as the Cuckoo and Swift having been in

G N O T S D T E F A A P A T R T E N S U L M S U C E M P I R A S U E X G G S L K P X S E D K I R U X X O F A N R R O G E I A D D R X B G M R Y E A O T E T A A R N N S M I O D I N E H C O E A

rapid decline it highlights how vitally important areas such as TNR are in helping to provide habitats that are managed for their needs and, for those that do make it back to our shores, how privileged we are that they decide to call the reserve their home!

The reserve is not an isolated wildlife habitat of course. It links to and provides a wildlife corridor to the rest of Tewkesbury and beyond.

You may have been following the fortunes of the Tewkesbury Abbey Peregrine Falcons this year?

Both adults have been seen hunting over the reserve this spring and summer seeking prey for their growing brood.

What wildlife have you noticed as you stroll through the Reserve?

Please report your sightings to us!

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NEW TERM FOR TEWKESBURY’S ‘ANCHOR UNIVERSITY’

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A series of informal lunchtime sessions delving into Tewkesbury’s past are set to resume at the Anchor Inn in the High Street.

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The Anchor’s landlady, Loz Murray, had the idea of opening her doors to various groups of local people, including the town’s historians.

“The group met monthly at noon on a Tuesday in the two years before lockdown, and we nicknamed ourselves the Anchor University,” said John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

“Students chose an illustrated lecture from

me, and we then enjoyed a discussion, followed by lunch.”

Loz will welcome the students’ return on Tuesday 7th September from 12 noon until 2pm, and a ‘finger lunch’ will be provided.

“Hopefully on the seventh we shall review what we have learned and plan for an active future,” John added.

“We shall revise our studies pre-epidemic

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and plan for the normal future. As ever, Loz invites us to lunch.

“We hope students will be wise enough to have been fully protected and that government guidelines will be respected.”

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