Tewkesbury Direct Magazine September 2023

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Our range of entertainment and leisure opportunities has expanded yet again, with the opening of two brand new restaurants in the town centre.

Tewkesbury now has one of the widest choice of eateries in the area.

Phantong, in Barton Street, is now open for authentic Thai food in either its restaurant, or for take-away.

Winners English Curry Awards 2023

Nearby in Church Street, Izakaya Ume brings delicious sushi and Japanese barbecued food to the town, in a relaxed and friendly setting. We welcome both establishments, which are sure to please locals and delight the many tourists who visit the

town. We are also pleased to report that Mezbaan recently won the South West category

for the Customer Experience of the Year in the English Curry awards. Well done to Mac and his team.

Vegans are well catered for too, with the Tewkesbury Vegan Fair taking place at the Watson Hall on Saturday 16th September (11am4pm). Over 20 stalls with food, cakes, shopping and information.

Bredon Cider Fiesta has a Mexican Feel this year, at Croft Farm Bredon’s Hardwick, 8th9th September. There will be lots of cider, camping and live music.

A warm welcome to Winnie, Amy and Nicky of Phantong

Pleased to meet you: Jena and Lee from Izakaya Ume

Horse

by Geraldine Brooks Paperback £9.99

Geraldine Brooks is one of those American writers who does not seem to have become established on this side of the Atlantic in any comparable way to her US standing, where she won a Pulitzer prize for her novel "March". This low UK profile is strange as those people who have read her books really enjoy them with some local reading groups having selected some, so here is one for those groups to savour in the future.

"Horse", Geraldine Brooks' latest could well attract new readers to her. The horse in question is the famous American racehorse Lexington. It is very much a book about that horse and his groom-cum-trainer - Jarret, who for much of the book is enslaved. Not many racehorses can have become immortalised by having a fictionalised biography written of their lives. Yet this book is so much more than an equestrian story. It offers a very good historical account of the States from 1850 through to 1875 before and during the Civil War. Lexington was painted throughout his career by Thomas J Scott, and we also follow Scott's life and his art while Lexington is owned by various wealthy landowners. There is a useful bibliophile at the back of the book after the "Afterword" which should not be missed!

There are two other strands to the book both relating to this equestrian art.

Martha Jackson, a New York art dealer becomes involved in 1954 with one of Scott's pictures, but this is very much a side line and sub plot to the main modern day story of Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia and Theo a Nigerian-American art historian-student with a nomadic past. Their meeting is by chance, but Theo has rescued a painting of a racehorse, while Jess has become involved with a British academic who wants to inspect the skeleton of a horse which has been stored away; these are of course both of Lexington. Their stories and how they unfold the history of the painting and of the skeleton provide a whole extra dimension to the book. The movement across the centuries breaks up and enhances the story of Jarret and Lexington and their races and

experiences as both are sold and move from Kentucky down to Louisiana and then back.

Jarret and his father Harry are there when Lexington is born on the estate of Dr Warfield, Harry is his trainer and a freeman. They nurture the natural talent of the young foal as he grows into an amazing racehorse. Jarret 's whole life is centred on Darley, Lexington's original name and as his fame spreads he is acquired by Ten Broeck and is renamed in memory of his origins. Jarret is his constant companion the two build such a bond that they understand each other, the animal following the human's instructions. Each major race is chronicled and the rivalries between racehorse owners are vividly portrayed. Recurring characters throughout the book are Dr. Warfield's family and in particular his grand daughter Mary Barr Clay. She grew up alongside Jarret on the estate, they keep in touch after Jarret learns to read and write. Then as near neighbours after Ten Broeck has sold horse and groom to Robert Alexander following a move back to Kentucky and a life at stud. There is so much in this book. Well researched historical data, the author knows this period well from "March", but her exploration of the history and origins of racing in America and her detailed knowledge of equestrian physiology are impressive. Some of this detail is again displayed with Jess in the modern section of the book whilst the art history of Theo's life adds more to the depth and enjoyment of the read. Theo's dog Clancy is a real character in himself!

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New grant funding will make improvements to high-profile properties overlooking Tewkesbury’s war memorial, bringing them back into use as residential dwellings.

RESTORATION GRANTS FOR HIGH STREET PROPERTIES

with their own entrance from Tysoe’s Court.

street, and an enhanced shop front installed to Peter Ball Estate Agents.

The properties at 156 High Street and 1 Barton Street comprise Peter Ball Estate Agents and the upper floors above.

The public funding will be matched by the properties’ owner to carry out a complete renovation of the three vacant upper floors and deliver two new flats

TEWKESBURY’S KEY ROLE IN NATIONAL CYCLING EVENT

Tewkesbury and Gloucestershire will play a key role in deciding who is crowned this year’s Tour of Britain champion when stage seven takes place in the historic county on Saturday 9th September.

This year the premier men's cycling competition in Britain will take place from Sunday 3rd to Sunday 10th

September

The seventh and penultimate stage of this year’s Men’s Tour will

start in Tewkesbury and finish alongside the historic Gloucester Docks.

An interactive map and timetable is also available online and mobile devices. Details from the website www.tourofbritain.co.uk

The funding has been secured by Tewkesbury’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ), a partnership between Tewkesbury Borough Council and Historic England to invest £1m in the regeneration of the historic town centre.

The works will also see a traditional shop front reinstated at 1 Barton Street in keeping with others in the

The windows will be refurbished or replaced, and the original sash window will be reinstalled at firstfloor level.

For those concerned about the Frisby’s name plaque, which is estimated to have been installed in the 1960s, this will be carefully removed to allow the original window aperture to be re-opened. It will then be cleaned and placed within the shop premises.

Tour of Britain comes to Tewkesbury

SR Tyres, move to larger premises, expanding into new motoring services

After nearly four years, since taking over local tyre retailer, SR Tyres, owner Liam Jordan, announces a raft of new services that are being added to the business.

These include, tracking, to combat tyre wear and to save fuel, supply and fitting of exhaust systems and batteries, adding another mobile tyre fitting van to the two that operate currently, coping with the growing popularity of tyre changing, both at home and at work.

Now in a much larger depot, SR Tyres, now offer car repairs and servicing by a fully trained technician, just bring your vehicle in, or phone in to book.

A new MOT track will be available for MOT tests in a few weeks time, this is to add to their core business of supply and fitting of budget, mid range and premium tyres as well as a ride in, ride out service for motorcyclists.

Liam says “I am looking to add more services to support our large and loyal customer base, who I thank for their ongoing support, and helping SR Tyres to grow. In addition we have acquired many large contracts in the commercial sector, to enable this I have relocated to a much bigger unit, at 1A

ADVENTURES START HERE

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Idda was born in

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and Tuma physically operating the tours in Tanzania.

Whether you want to scale Kilimanjaro, track rhino and elephants in the Serengeti, trek through rain forests, gaze across beautiful lakes or relax on unspoilt white sandy beaches, Massawe Adventures can take care of it all for you.

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Massawe has an ecofriendly tourism policy and all experiences are designed to conserve wildlife, nurture and local communities.

Massawe Adventures is a member of Protected Trust Services, guaranteeing package travel regulations compliance, and is ATOL protected.

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Tewkesbury District Scouts are now recruiting adults to the Explorer Scout leadership team

No previous experience needed, just some time and enthusiasm.

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Tewkesbury’s, Cross House Tavern has done it again!

It has been a good year for The Cross House Tavern, after receiving the CAMRA, Real Ale and Cider Pub of the Year Award 2023, owner Laurence Mills has done it again, achieving 3rd place in the South West of England awards. The quickfire rise of this real Olde Time pub rests on giving people Ales, Ciders and the atmosphere, they want.

Laurence says “Pubs are at the heart of all communities, customers are looking for real ale. If they want to try this ale or that ale, I will get it in.

“I have a choice of 10 local and guest real ales, 8 ciders and perries, from the barrel. There are ales from nearby Tewkesbury Brewing Company and Goff’s Brewery in Winchcombe. Ciders from Stuart Minchew at Ashchurch and Hartland Cider from Tirley and I add new specials midweek to keep options fresh.”

Chris Green called it “superb” adding: “Full of character and friendly punters - this is the sort of place that every town should have and enjoy the custom of many.”

Julie Bowell said: “This is an fantastic pub, which the amazing historical Tudor period building adds real char-

acter to with its multiple rooms and levels. Excellent range of quality local real ales and ciders and a great traditional pub feel.”

Secretary of Tewkesbury CAMRA Ian Mence praised Cross House Tavern for becoming “the place to come for stronger ales, where

Asafa Guidetti said: “I love everything of this place. I go to have some pints minimum once a month. Even the WIFI password, dontdolager, is amazing.”

Laurence has really listened to his public”.

Ian added: “The specialty is a pub where you can have a drink and have a conversation with people.”

m A warm welcome, from Laurence Mills, and a local real ale awaits you at the Cross House Tavern

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Revealed at last -the secrets of Tewkesbury

David Elder is well known to local historians and readers of books covering our locality, writes Ian

B. Nicholson.

At the end of July he called in at Alison’s Bookshop to sign copies of his new book, Secret Tewkesbury.

In 2016, in association with Tewkesbury Historical Society, David published Literary Tewkesbury.

Indeed, within this new book he acknowledges the help he has received on this project from many locals, including THS members.

In Secret Tewkesbury David delves into Tewkesbury’s lost, forgotten and hidden histories, recounting some remarkable stories.

It features 100 photographs, many in colour, accompanying tales of remarkable characters and minor celebritieslike the seaman who carried Admiral Nelson’s wounded body to the cockpit of HMS Victory.

We all know that Tewkesbury dates back to Saxon days, is famous for its Norman abbey and the Wars of the Roses battle in 1471. David unearths fascinating facts which are less well known; celebrating Tewkesbury’s non-conformity which led to more than one riot.

He reveals how the town’s inhabitants were once comically portrayed as having sharp features, apparently because it was assumed that they all lived on the town’s pungent mustard.

Secret Tewkesbury records our town’s history of unusual events, historical buildings which have disappeared or are tucked-away.

There is also a regular feature of ‘did you know?’ detailing high-

lighted notes of interest. Secret Tewkesbury is for sale at Alison’s Bookshop in the High Street priced £15.99 and, while stocks last, there are signed copies available.

Ian B. Nicholson

David Elder will be giving an illustrated talk on his new book at Tewkesbury Library on Thursday 14th September. See Page 28 for more details

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In 2021 Steve took the decision to retire from running the show and the existing members of the committee decided to continue. In 2022 after COVID restrictions ended the show was restarted but due logistical issues the show was moved to a new location in Notgrove. We have changed our name to reflect this new location.

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW - FRISBY’S PLAQUE by John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society

According to ‘British Listed Buildings’: “This building is a key element in the townscape at the junction of the three main streets,” writes John Dixon. Many local people would agree but they

might be thinking of the plaque - and council planners would not agree as the future for town centres would see shops converted into residences to populate it with people with spending power to resurrect

the town centres.

Joe Frisby was not local but from Leicestershire. He had an idea to create a chain of shops which would allow ‘cordwainers’ (or shoemakers) to sell their boots and shoes.

The idea caught on

and this prime spot in the Town was chosen in 1902. The first tenant was Thomas Durrant a boot-maker whose grandson was killed in 1917. (His ‘boarder’ was William Evans who later ran an outfitter’s shop at no 17 - now the

Great Wall).

Frisby’s was successful and in 1958 “extensive alterations” were announced and our member, the late Gordon Baker, was employed as a builder. It was fortunate timing as in 1958 the decision was made

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There were then numerous shoe shops in the town, and some felt that Milwards of No .1 High Street (now a Funeral Director) offered better quality than Mr Frisby, whose business was later sold to Wyles of No. 7.

Frisby’s business disappeared in 1991, after which it has hosted Estate Agents - but the famous plaque persevered, unlike any of the town’s shoe shops.

We are fortunate to have a Rowe engraving of the building before Frisby’s dominated it and suggests the way the area might look henceforward although it was then a ‘Library’.

John Dixon

UPDATE: the Borough Council has recently announced that the Frisby’s name plaque will be renovated and placed within the shop premises under the restoration grant scheme. See

SEE PAGE 28 for

page 3.

an update on Then and Now from our August edition.

1903: first photo of Frisby’s; with no war memorial (Graphic)

1958: Frisby’s with the iconic plaque after ‘extensive renovations (Photo: Toby Clempson)

1991: end of the shoe era (Photo: Herrat - B.Treen)

Back to the Future? - a Rowe engraving of c1839

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BREDON’SHARDWICK£650,000

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TEWKESBURY£415,000

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GRETTON£450,000

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WALTONCARDIFF£400,000

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Located within an established area of this popular residential development, this is a lovely modern detached home. 4 bedrooms; large main bedroom with ensuite; guest wc; utility; separate dining room; lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; garage store; attractive rear garden; ample driveway parking; upvc double glazed; gas central heating; EPC C; Tax Band E.

TOWNCENTRE£475,000

ROSEFIELDS£485,000

TEWKESBURY£375,000

NEWTOWN£335,000

BREDON£325,000

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ALSTONE£315,000

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TEWKESBURY£290,000

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MITTON£310,000

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NEWTOWN£275,000

With 3 double bedrooms and a large family bathroom, this town centre home offers beautifully light and spacious accommodation. Lounge with log burner; kitchen/dining room; ground floor wc; double glazed windows; gas central heating. Located within the town centre and with parking for several vehicles and a large rear garden with gated rear access, this is a rare find! EPC D; Tax Band B.

TOWNCENTRE£220,000

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NORTHWAY£250,000

Surprisingly spacious end terrace home with the appearance of being detached! No onward chain and ready to move straight into. 3 bedrooms; main bedroom with ensuite shower room; bathroom; ground floor wc; kitchen; dining room, lounge and conservatory. Garage en bloc and parking; low maintenance rear garden. EPC C; Tax Band C.

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

Building plot available with planning permission to build a semi detached home with the advantage of driveway parking; and the opportunity to design a superb home for yourself.

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TOWNCENTRE£220,000TEWKESBURY£100,000

TEWKESBURY£315,000

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

■ 11th September 2023

Roger Browne will talk to us and perform examples of what is known as The Great American Songbook .. From Jazz to World War Two.

■ 9th October 2023

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

■ There will be no Speaker in November

Tewkesbury in Bloom entered the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ RHS awards this year, and on 17th July Janet Gwinnett visited both the beds at Ashchurch Road and The Little Park to judge the work done there by volunteers.

The IYN awards have been designed to encourage friends and neighbours to ‘green up’ their local commu-

Tewkesbury in Bloom

nities through gardening, environmental and community action; it is a non-competitive programme but feedback is given each year to help with growing and developing the chosen area.

The award ceremony will be held in September and we are hoping for good results.

A decision had been made not to enter the In Bloom Town award this year due to the lack of volunteers, but if we can increase the numbers we may be able to enter again next year.

L3Harris has supported Tewkesbury in Bloom for many years and this summer a group of employees used their ‘corporate volunteering time’ to come out and spend time deadheading, tidying and weeding the displays in and around the High Street and Back of

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Welcome to this well presented THREE BEDROOM detached family home, located on the ever popular residential development of Northway. With off road parking and private gardens and garage.

Langley Grove £260,000

We are delighted to offer for sale this THREE BERDROOM, THREE STOREY TOWN HOUSE, with a wonderful large conservatory, integral garage and off-road parking, this property really needs to be viewed to appreciate the space available.

Redwing Close £240,000

This is a beautifully presented semi-detached, TWO BEDROOM bungalow, located in the popular village of Bredon, within walking distance to the village shop, bowls and tennis club, village hall and doctors’ surgery.

Hawthorn Way £200,000

Welcome to Langley Grove in the popular riverside village of Twyning, this is a beautiful TWO BEDROOM home, with En Suite and family bathroom, off road parking and rear garden.

THREE BEDROOM end of terrace family home is located on the popular residential development of Walton Cardiff, with off road parking and garage and easily maintained gardens.

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I LOVE BRIDGE

Would you like to learn how to play bridge?

Local clubs in this area are looking into the feasibility of holding some introductory sessions for people new to the game. We would love to hear from you if you think you might be interested.

There’s no commitment at this stage - we would just like to find out whether there are enough people keen to learn bridge - in a relaxed group setting.

Please email jeannie@gcba.org.uk and tell us a little about your knowledge of playing card games.

The classes are likely to be held at Tewkesbury Bridge Club, which meets at the Baptist Church, Station Road, and you may want to look at our website, www.bridgewebs.com/tewkesbury.

WHAT’S ON at Three Counties Showground

m 3RD SEPT Classic Car Show

m 3RD SEPT

Toy Collectors Fair

m 8TH-10TH SEPT Busfest

m 17TH SEPT

Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair

m 22ND-24TH SEPT Malvern Autumn Show

m 29TH SEPT - 1ST OCT

The Malvern Caravan & Motorhome Show

MORETON IN MARSH SHOW

The countryside in a day!

Saturday 2nd September

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We offer a range of services including the new Minor Ailment Service.

We can supply free of charge, subject to criteria, a range of treatments for coughs, colds, eye infection, constipation etc.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Saturday 16th September (2.00pm - 5.00pm)

At Stanway House, Stanway, Cheltenham, GL54 5PQ £5 per person: includes entry to gardens and fountain. Teas & Raffle fundraising for Toddington, Stanway and Didbrook with Hailes Churches.

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TEWEKSBURY GOES

WILD - Cate organised a whole month of free outdoor events within the parish of Tewkesburyover 40 events took place including walks of varying lengths and for different abilities, talks, children’s activities etc. Building on the Wildlife Trust’s 30 days wild in June, we promoted being outside in the parish and discovering our local area. Cate would like to thank everyone who was involved, running and / or attending events and a special thanks to Lucy and Meg from Gloucester shire Wildlife Trust. Finally, well done to Helen Carver who won a prize for attending the most events. Save 1st31st July for next year!

GLOW WORMS - It is so exciting to gaze in wonder at the eerie luminescence in the grass in the darkness, as bright as a green L.E.D light on your device!

A Glow Worm is not a worm, but a beetle. Males look like a typical beetle, but the nightly glow of a female is unmistakable; she lights up her bottom to attract a male in the darkness of their grassland habitat. Mating season is June and July, so that is when the female glows, but once mated, it is lights out...Look online

eg. The Wildlife Trusts to find out more about the Glow Worm. (By Helen Carver).

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVEhave a new Education and Learning Officer; local artist Carrie Sermon who has just joined the team. Look out for events and activities being organised by her.

TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH - Next meeting

Tuesday 1st August at 7.3-pm, in the back room at The Cross House Tavern. The current campaign is about the pollution in the River Avon. All welcome.

GREENER TO-GETHER - event Sat 9th

September. Contact Cate asap if you are interested in hosting a stall. catecody99@gmail.com The event will be held in the Town Hall Gardens. There will be activities, talks, walks and stalls, including plant based street food.

TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ - Next session due Sat 16th Sept. Held in Tewkesbury Baptist Church, 2-5 pm. Please double check before travelling. Bring electrical, toys, clothes, anything that needs fixing. Tools can also be sharpened. Tea and cof-

fee available.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT - Jubilee II, York Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5HU. Monday: Prospect Training, Digi Drop Ins, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve. Tues-day: Woodworking Sheds, Pop Up Library, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve. Thai Cooking Classes (every other Tuesday).Wednesday: Pantry membership, CCP Drop ins, Digi Drop ins, Coffee and Create, CCP and PPNP joint creative group, history groups, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve, Thai Cooking Classes (bookings only). Thursday: Prospect Training, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve, Girl Guides. Friday: Woodworking sheds, Prospect Training, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve. Call 01684 290069 or email info nfo@ppnp.co.uk for further details.

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody

THE STAR INN, QUAY STREET

The Star once stood on the corner of Quay Lane (as it was known before being widened to accommodate the railway) and Red Lane, where the rather attractive but derelict building with curved windows now stands. We only have a glimpse of the original building from a painting made by Joseph Farington (1747-1821), probably towards the end of the eighteenth century. It long predated the Iron Bridge, the brewery and the railway. The Star is on the far left, with a group of people outside.

The ‘Star’ name was transferred from another pub on the other side of the bridge, where the leaning mill building now stands, which became the Severn Trow, in about 1770. It is described in an auction advertisement in 1813:

‘All that capital and well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE called the STAR INN, most elegantly situated for business on the Quay, immediately opposite the place where the part of the cargoes of vessels are loaded and discharged.

The Premises are now in the occupation of Humphrey Brown, and consist on the basement floor of a capital arched Vault and two other cellars, on the ground floor, an excellent large parlour with bow window, a small Parlour, Bar, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Brewhouse, with an oven and a court yard, in which are two Sheds and an exceptionally good Pump; on the first floor, of a spacious dining room with a large bow window, four roomy bed-chambers, a Closet and a Store-room ; and on the second floor, four Bed-chambers; a Stair-

case with mahogany hand-rail leads to upper apartments.’

What the building was before it became the Star isn’t known. Possibly it was an Inn with another name. Proximity to the port brought business apart from selling beer.

William Moore held auctions of Severn Trows, sailing on the Severn, and canal boats, sailing on the Avon, from the premises. Later landlords also ran sack hire businesses, which must have been a profitable side-line as bulk goods; grain, malt and other agricultural products were shipped up and down the river in sacks.

In 1871 it was sold again, and again it was described:

..containing in the basement capital arched cellaring; on the ground floor taproom, office, bar, parlour and kitchen; on the upper floor sitting-room and six good bedchambers. In addition, a back yard leading to two cellars with granary over, brewhouse, stable with loft over, piggeries and out offices. William Ricketts, the landlord, bought it for £600. His ownership was short; he died twelve months later, age 47. He was succeeded by his son-in-law James Thacker, who was also the landlord of the Anchor Inn, at the other end of the street. Surprisingly, he was the station master for the railway station on the High Street at the same time. Despite his enterprise, he was declared bankrupt in 1879.

The next licencee was Thomas Davis, who was completely unsuitable for the role. At his inquest, barely six months

m Original building from a painting of about 1790/1800

m The building as it is now

Now taking bookings for

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS

READERS WRITE to Tewkesbury Direct

Dear Tewkesbury Direct, I am really sad to announce that on Friday 22nd September 2023 the Bluebell Wood Florist shop will be closing after seven years of trading.

The shop lease will be coming to an end and I have decided to take the opportunity to continue with the wedding and funeral business at my home studio in Tewkesbury.

During my time at the shop I have worked with some truly wonderful

and talented people and I want to say a huge thank you to them for their hard-work, loyalty and friendship.

I have received incredible support from friends, family, traders and …. I am truly indebted to all of my wonderful customers over the years, without you it wouldn’t have been possible.

My dream to have a shop in Tewkesbury and to be part of the community has been fulfilled and exceeded on many levels and of course I will still be here, creating gorgeous wedding and funeral flowers from my home studio.

Jackie Dean

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ALL SMILES: Tewkesbury Academy is pleased to report some wonderful achievements by its students in their A-level and vocational qualifications this summer. Principal Kathleen McGillycuddy said: “We are very proud of our Year 13s as they get their well-earned results. They are off to exciting destinations ranging from universities to apprenticeships. We wish all our alumni ‘good luck’ on their new adventures and can’t wait to hear all about their successes.”

Watson Hall, Barton St, Tewkesbury

(Pic: Jack Boskett©)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE OF £55 (Normal Price after 1 December £60)

An Invitation from Tewkesbury Choral Society

Tewkesbury Choral Society is looking for new singers to join. Membership is open to all who can sing in tune, enjoy singing with others and are willing to do some homework each week.

There is no audition and our subscription is one of the lowest in the area, although the standard of our performances is always high.

We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive organisation. Whatever your voice or experience of singing, why not come along to our first rehearsal in September.

Our concert on Saturday 2nd December 2023 will be Haydn’s Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo, and there will also be two works by Handel – “The King shall Rejoice” (sung at the King’s coronation in May) and part 1 of his most famous work “Messiah”, a nod to Christmas.

Rehearsals for this

after taking on the pub, his widow said that he’d ‘been a great spirit drinker for several years and was in a generally muddled state’. The circumstances of his death were that He rarely ate meat and scarcely ever bread, and fact lived principally upon stimulants. For a fortnight past he had eaten a large quantity of unripe gooseberries every day, and on Saturday devoured a quart. About 11

concert begin on Monday 11th September at 7.30 in Tewkesbury Church of England School, Chance Street.

If you are interested in joining us and experience singing in a large choir, we are offering our first rehearsal as a “taster”. There will be no cost

or commitment on your part, and music will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you!

For further details, please visit our website: www.tewkesburychoral. org.uk or e mail, tewkesburychoral@gmail.com

By Christine Bennett Chairman TCS

o’clock on Sunday witness heard deceased fall and ran to him, she gave him a little brandy but he expired almost immediately. He was not sober when he went to bed on Saturday night. He was the last recorded landlord. In 1883 the magistrates removed the licence. What happened to the property after that isn’t clear, but it must soon have been demolished and the present build-

ing constructed. Current planning application documents, for its conversion to apartments, say that it was built as a Post Office, but the source of that information is unclear. In 1913, Healings Mill bought it to use as offices, a use which lasted until the mill closed in 2006. It is now, with luck, destined for a regeneration as two apartments within a new residential development.

By Steve Goodchild.

Continued from P22…

Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band played on.

Tewkesbury Arts and Drama Society (TADS) are busy rehearsing for their September production of the much-loved British comedy-drama Brassed Off, to be presented at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. They will be joined live on stage by Tewkesbury Town Band, playing the accompanying brass pieces. Brassed Off is based on real events. It tells the story of Grimley Colliery Band in the 1990s as it strives to continue to play and get to the national brass band finals at the Royal Albert Hall. This is despite the pos-

sible closure of the colliery in Grimley, a mining community in South Yorkshire, which would have a devastating effect on the whole neighbourhood and, of course, the band.

The play is seen

through the eyes of young Shane Ormondroyd who introduces us to his family: his granddad, Danny, the band leader; his dad, Phil, a hero of the 1984 miners’ strike; and his mum, Sandra, just trying to do

the best for her family. We also see colleagues and friends, Harry and Jim, with their supportive wives, Rita and Vera – not forgetting innocent young Andy and the mysterious outsider Gloria with her flugelhorn.

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All play their part in telling us about the events that make up the band’s fortunes - sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but essentially uplifting - set against the very real threat of a community being torn apart by decisions made by the management.

Brassed Off is being directed by Paul Sawtell, who is originally from Tewkesbury but is now a professional West End and touring theatre stage manager. He was a

member of TADS back in the 1980s before leaving Tewkesbury to pursue his professional career. Currently he’s juggling his time brilliantly between the Wizard of Oz in London and Brassed Off in Tewkesbury.

TADS’ chairman, Rob Morris, said, “We were approached a couple of years ago by the Town Band to do some form of collaborative work and we both decided that there could be no better way to showcase the talents of our drama group and brass band than to perform Brassed Off. And there’s no better place to perform it than at the Roses.”

“We’re also really happy that Paul ap-

proached us wanting to direct. He has lots of energy and ideas, and has been great in bringing the play to life. This is a really fabulous adaptation of the film, with some terrific parts to play, and a wonderful story. Its message about how hard life can get still rings true today.” Brassed Off is on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced £12.50 and £10.50 and are available from The Roses Theatre box office (01684 295074) or online at www.rosestheatre.org/events/brassedoff

By Oonagh Hughes TADS Marketing

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Please note: sheep/cattle in fields. Keep dogs on leads and observe all advice notices and restrictions which may apply at the time of your walk. Shoots sometimes take place in the park.

Distance: approx. 3.5 miles, one steep climb which an be muddy: stout footwear advised.

Car parking: near the churchyard by Dumbleton Hall gates, or with consideration to residents, in the village street. Leave access for farm machinery. Map not to scale: OL45 Cotswolds recommended.

RAMBLING

with Jack B. Walker

WOODED SLOPES WITH LOVELY VIEWS

September and October are my favourite months for taking this circular walk around Dumbleton Hill, an outlier of the Cotswolds which rises above a charming village, writes Jack B. Walker.

The wooded slopes are particulary beautiful as summer draws to a close and the leaves start to acquire their autumn colour.

Park at the side of the road near the church, leaving access for farm machinery which uses the lanes year-round.

Walk along the main street and take the turning on the left into Dairy Lane (1)

Passing the Village Hall on your left, walk to the end of the lane towards the cricket club, and look for a stile in a metal fence on the right (2). Cross the stile and follow the direction arrows across a small field, through a gate and up a hillside towards some woods. Go through the gate (3) and follow the path through the trees.

Follow the path around the edge of the wood, then down across fields, following the way marker arrows.

There are often cattle in these fields – and I have encountered a bull here. Docile, but please proceed with caution!

Eventually you will

meet a bridleway coming up from Didcot Farm (4). Turn left and follow this track as it climbs back towards the edge of the wood.

Go through the gate (5) and follow the path as it climbs steeply to the top of the hill, then along the edge through the trees. Eventually you will reach a farm gate on your left (6) with a track which leads to Hill Farm. Go through the gate and walk across the fields at the summit, then pass through another gate to the right of the farm (7)

farm cottages belonging to Dumbleton Estate (8), and take the lane ahead

back to the church of St Peter, which is well worth a look inside.

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

1: Which British comedian, actor and ceramics graduate was born Michael Pennington in Lancashire, September 1970?

2: ‘September’, a song which has featured in many movies,

was firstly a hit single for which band in 1978?

3: Who was Prime Minister of Britain at the outbreak of World War II in September 1939?

4: In which year was the first parking ticket issued by the newly created Traffic Wardens?

5: People wish birthdays in

Then and now - a thank you

I was very fortunate that a reader from the Queens Head estate,t Aston Cross (as featured in Then & Now, August) invited me to visit his home, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

This I have been able to do and was struck by how much the couple love their home of four years. It has been

built to a very high standard and, because it is a new-build, it has a very modern form of heating an Air Source Heat Pump, which many of us will have to tackle in the future.

I was grateful for this insight into perhaps futuristic living.

John Dixon

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Thursday 21st September 2023

Dowty in the Tewkesbury area: Expansion and Decline by Ally McConnell

Methodist Church, Tewkesbury Cross at 7.45pm. Members £2.50, Visitors £4.00. All welcome. For more details visit tewkesburyhistory.org

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September are either born under Libra, or which other sign of the zodiac?

6: The Great Fire of London started on 2nd September 1666, and lasted five days. How many people were killed?

TOP VOCALIST TO GUEST WITH CRESCENDO BIG BAND

The Crescendo Big Band never fail to impress, attracting renowned guest ingers and jazz musicians, writes Shelby Powell.

The next concert at the Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury. on Sunday 17th September is no different.

Vocalist Mark Porter, from the Glenn Miller Orchestra UK, has found time out of his busy schedule to perform at the afternoon concert. Doors open at 2.30pm for a concert starting at 3pm, with a packed programme of popular jazz and swing numbers for a toe-tapping and uplifting music-filled afternoon.

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SAT 2nd SEPT: Steve Ashley, The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury.

TUES 5th SEPT: Lindsay Martin & The Nouvelle House Band, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

WED 6th SEPT: Rod Kelly Jazz Trio and friends, TheFox & Hounds, Church Street, Bredon.

FRI 15th SEPT: Karine Polwart, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. worcestertheatres.co.uk

SUN 17th SEPT: Crescendo Big Band (Doors open 2.30pm), Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury.

THURS 21st SEPT: The Hollies, Cheltenham Town Hall. cheltenhamtownhall. org.uk

SAT 23rd SEPT: Johnny Coppin, The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. bacontheatre.co.uk

SAT 23rd SEPT: A Beautiful Noise - the music of Neil Diamond,, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

SUN 24th SEPT: Go Now - the music of the Moody Blues, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. www.rosestheatre.org

THURS 28th SEPT: Toyah & Robert Fripp, No. 8 Arts, Pershore. www.number8.org

SAT 30th SEPT: Wishbone Ash, The Guildhall, Gloucester. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

SAT 30th SEPT: The Blackheart Orchestra, Market Theatre, Ledbury. themarkettheatre.com

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

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

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

WED 11th OCT: Wheatus, The Guildhall, Gloucester. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

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

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

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

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Atlantic prawns with marie rose & mixed leaf (g) All served with rustic bread

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

Slow roasted beef bourguignon, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables & bordeaux jus (g)

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

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

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The larvae (caterpillars) of box tree moths eat the foliage on box plants (Buxus), writes Tim

Hoskins.

While the plant rarely dies after one attack, repeated defoliation is harmful and plants are usually dead by year two or three.

I’ve been watching out for them since I looked after a garden in London where they were firmly established.

At that time, the main reaction was panic, because nobody knew what to do. While there is still plenty of panic to be enjoyed across the internet, there are solu-

BOX TREE CATERPILLAR

tions if you act quickly, relentlessly and methodically.

Sadly, box tree moth is now present across the country and too many people are unaware of it or how to contain it.

First, you need to identify the larvae and distinguish the damage from box blight.

Green caterpillars may be seen, although they often hide deep inside the crowns so look for webs and obvious drop-

SMALL PET CARE

pings (frass), along with bare stems. I strongly recommend looking up pictures.

before winter. Cut down wildflower areas, but leave the debris on the ground for 2 weeks before collecting, to allow seeds to

make contact with the soil.

Prune chilli plants to about 6-9” by mid September for over-wintering.

To destroy them, insecticides work well, but if the caterpillars are hiding, they escape. Insecticides are also indiscriminate and inflict collateral damage. Pheromone traps work for the moths, physical removal works well and predatory invertebrates are available.

My favoured method of dealing with any caterpillar attack is to use a bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis.

If you’d prefer to use a badged product, it’s in Xentari, but you can buy it as a powder online. There are issues regarding use and licences apply to professional users, but B. thuringiensis is widely available, legal to buy, the bacteria are naturally present in soil and harmless in the doses you will use. If in doubt, read and adhere to label advice.

Jobs that need doing (that everyone forgets):

Cut back lavender by the middle of September, even if it’s still flowering. The plants need time to put on new growth and harden off

Tim Hoskins

The idea behind the use of this tape is not to do with stability or aid in movement. It shouldn’t effect how you move or aid any ability of any muscle. It acts in two ways.

Firstly, it is applied under tension with the area of pain or the area diagnosed with a dysfunction being the focal area of the tape.

will provide nutrition and oxygen to promote healing and it will also help in allowing inflammatory mediators to exit the area.

The second part of the function of taping is that it can act as a skin marker. Although it does not stop you from moving, at the extreme ranges of movement it will pull on the skin which will remind the body to not visit those extreme ranges of motion.

Although taping is often seen on athletes, as you can see it is not something which needs to be limited to this sector. It can be used alongside treatment to aid

healing and speed up recovery. Alone it is not a treatment but with other manual therapy or exercise prescription, it can be of great assistance.

CAR BROKEN DOWN?

DOWN?

The tape will contract and in doing so it will lift the skin and underlying subcutaneous fat layer away from the soft tissues.

This allows better blood flow, which in turn

This is particularly useful when an injury is healing and the pain levels have dropped. It limits repetitive irritation.

JOINT PAIN?

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Taping is a bit of a fashionable item in the sport and fitness industry at the moment. This brightly coloured tape can be seen on may athletes and sports people across many different sports. m

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Tewkesbury’s Audi Volkswagen Seat and Skoda, specialist service and sales centre, V Hub, celebrates,15 years of success

V Hub are a specialist independent Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda & Seat Sales Service MOT and Performance Centre, serving local and national customers, conveniently situated at, Unit A, Beta close just off Delta Drive.

The Directors of V Hub, Paul Evans and Rich Taylor, celebrated with staff and customers, the end of their 15th successful year on the first of August, at their large head HQ.

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HALFORDS QUALITY BUTCHERS, CELEBRATE 16 SUCCESSFUL YEARS, IN TRUE FAMILY STYLE

It is now sixteen years since Lee and Nicki Halford opened their Butchers shop in Tewkesbury High Street.

Many happy customers later, the couple’s first son, Theo, at just 13 years old, has joined the staff, helping in the shop at all levels.

Mum Nicki says “Theo and his younger brother Luca, have been eager to help their dad from a young age.

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“Theo spends his spare time, developing his skills as a butcher and more so in the production of homemade produce.”

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“We would also like to thank our customers too, for their support over the years.”

TWYNING 300 ANNIVERSARY OF THE CASTING OF THE TWYNING BELLS

Ringers and non-ringers alike are invited to come along to Twyning Church on Saturday 23rd September (2-4pm.) to listen to the ring of six Bells, see the bell-related Flower Displays, and hear of their history.

Bell-ringing, relics, refreshments, ‘bell’ Crafts and Treasure Trail for youngsters too. Bell ringing for visitors, tours to the ringing room.

Dad, Lee Halford with son, Theo

Successful Open Studio for FoFA

Over three days in August the four Fibre Artists welcomed 152 visitors into Studio 22 Barton Street to watch their work in progress as well as view their finished work displayed in the Studio’s cellar gallery.

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ent in our community…”

Successful Open Studio for FoFA

Over three days in August the four Fibre Artists welcomed 152 visitors into Studio 22 Barton Street to watch their work in progress as well as view their finished work displayed in the Studio’s cellar gallery.

The group have planned to exhibit again in July next year but this time at the Garden Gallery in Cheltenham.

The artists were lavished with positive comments which included:

“Wow! What an Aladdin’s cave of treasures and such a variety of techniques…” and, “Beautiful selection of work. Loved it. Superb work. Brilliant attention to detail…” and

“So inspiring! Great to see so much talent in our community…”

The artists were lavished with pos-

“Wow! What an Aladdin’s cave of treasures and such a variety of techniques…” and, “Beautiful selection of work. Loved it. Superb work. Brilliant attention to detail…” and “So inspiring! Great to see so much tal-

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The group have planned to exhibit again in July next year but this time at the Garden Gallery in Cheltenham. For more information about the artists visit fellowshipoffibre.co.uk.

From L-R: Anne Hopkins, Helen DenDulk, Hilary Davies and Philippa Devine

From L-R: Anne Hopkins, Helen denDulk, Hilary Davies and Philippa Devine

Firework Champions at Eastnor Castle: A Spectacular Battle of Lights and Colours

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Prepare to be dazzled as the night sky comes alive with a symphony of lights and colours at the annual Firework Champions event held at the enchanting Eastnor Castle. This unique competition, like no other, showcases the talents of three of the UK’s finest firework display companies as they vie for the coveted title of Firework Champions. As a member of the audience, you have the power to decide the victor by casting your vote for the most captivating display.

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The Ultimate Pyrotechnic Showdown: Firework Champions brings together the elite in the world of pyrotechnics. The competition takes centre stage, with three

Your voice matters, and it plays a pivotal role in determining the champion of champions.

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top-tier firework display companies competing head-to-head. Each company meticulously choreographs a mesmerizing display, pushing the boundaries of creativity, synchrony, and visual splendour. This event is a true celebration of innovation, as the teams present their dazzling sequences against the backdrop of Eastnor Castle’s grandeur.

Audience as Judges: What sets Firework Champions apart is its interactive nature. As a spectator, you are not just a passive observer – you are an integral part of the experience. After the awe-inspiring displays light up the sky, it’s your turn to play judge. Cast your vote for the display that left you speechless, combining artistic finesse and breathtaking explosions.

doesn’t end with the fireworks alone. Adding a futuristic touch, the event also features a mesmerizing drone light show performed by the awe-inspiring Drone Swarm. Witness as the night sky transforms into an intricate dance of illuminated drones, crafting stunning patterns and shapes that leave you in awe of human ingenuity and technological marvels.

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Comedy musical nostalgia at Probus Club

Most members of Tewkesbury and Bredon Probus Club remember a musical comedy duo in the 1950’s and 60’s called Flanders and Swann who performed various comic monologues and songs all over the UK and became extremely popular in that period.

Although one or two of our members saw them live in concert at the time, most of us remember seeing them on our small screen black and white televisions, so when a Flanders and Swann tribute act, Jim Mitchell and Oliver Williams came to us to perform the songs we remember way back then, we eagerly anticipated a somewhat different Tuesday morning meeting.

The whole morning was a rousing musical performance with lots of audience participation and we all sang along with well-known

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Flanders and Swann’s comedy classics such as The Hippopotamus Song

Dr. Beeching cuts of the early 1960’s and a rather cheeky number called

bly not intended when Puccini created his opera Turandot!

If you are a retired professional or businessman looking for something new to stimulate your retirement in a social environment, you would be very welcome to join us as a guest at one of our Tuesday morning meetings. For more information, please visit our website at www. probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243. Our events programme for the coming month is featured in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

By Chris Brown for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club

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(belting out the chorus of “Mud, mud glorious mud”), ‘Twas on a Monday morning when the Gas Man came to call and several of Flanders and Swann’s exotic animal comic songs including I’m a G-nu. Mitchell and Williams also performed some other perhaps lesser known ballads such as Slow Train, lamenting the demise of the railways after the

At the end of the morning, Jim and Oliver’s finale was that wonderful operatic masterpiece, Nessun Dorma, except this time they produced alternative words from a Tandoori Restaurant (making it Nessun Korma) and put the words on large boards so that we could all sing along with great gusto with words that were proba-

NEWTOWN WI

For our August outing to Batsford Arboretum, we were blessed with good weather.

We arrived by minibus or car, and met up in the restaurant.

As true WI members, we ordered Tea and Cake (or a more substantial lunch) and then headed into the Arboretum.

What a lovely cool place to be - under the trees on a hot afternoon. The site is magical, but was a bit taxing for those of us not able to cope with the steep slopes. The sight of a bench to sit on was very welcome!

Stimulate Your Retirement At Tewkesbury & Bredon Hill Probus Club

Probus Club offers retired and semi-retired professional and business men the opportunity to enrich retirement by joining like-minded people for congenial conversation, sharing experiences, listening to a wide variety of interesting speakers and occasional visits to places of interest.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

5 Sept – Slave labour on the Burma Railway in WW2 (with John Dixon)

12 Sept – Visit to RAF Cosford

19 Sept – Fake or Fortune (with Chris O’Grady)

26 Sept – From Iron Cross to the Cross of Nails (with John Macartney) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Steve Tucker on 07803 907243 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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MORETON-IN-MARSH SHOW:

Saturday 2nd September, Moreton-in-Marsh. One of the largest one day shows in the British Isles brings a great day out for all the family to a 165 acre site on the edge of the Cotswold town. Farming, food and family fun. Agricultural show, over 200 trade stalls in marquees, outdoor entertainment and exhibits. Tickets www.moretonshow.co.uk

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS: Sundays 3rd September and 1st October. Meet at 10am in Abbey Lawn Car Park for a walk of around two miles, lasting about two hours. Walks are free (although donations are welcome) Stout footwear recommended. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome - see www.tewkesbury.org.uk

ORIGINAL ARTWORKS: Solo exhibition by Tewkesbury artist,Jonathan Oakes, at the Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham GL50 1SD, 20th - 26th September 2023 daily 10am–7pm. This is a rare chance to see more than fifty of Jonathan’s unique artworks exhibited together. The artworks are mainly abstract with an organic and expressive style each laden with intricate details. Jonathan will be present throughout the exhibition.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON WALKS AROUND THE LANES & ALLEYS OF TEWKESBURY:

Sundays 10th & 24th September. Explore the town’s social heritage.Walks leave Warders Alley (High Street, by the old M&Co store) at 2.30pm and last about two hours. Each walk takes a different route - no advance booking required. Fee £2.50

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS AT WOODCHESTER MANSION (NEAR STROUD): Saturday 23rd September.

Learn the ancient craft of stone carving under the supervision of the Master Mason at the amazing Woodchester Mansion. Create your own masterpiece to take home from this unfinished Grade 1 Listed Gothic Revival manor house tucked away near Nympsfield in the South Cotswolds. Details and bookings at www.woodchestermansion.org.uk

SUDELEY CASTLE CAR SHOW:

Sunday 17th September, from 10.00am. Classic car owners and enthusiasts are in for a treat as Sudeley Castle hosts a classic car rally against the spectacular backdrop of the castle and gardens. Access to the car show is included with castle admission. For more information and tickets see www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

TEWKESBURY HIGH STREET FINE FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET:

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

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Saturday 2nd September, Old Rectory Meadow, off Dock Lane, Bredon. Races from 12 noon. Entry £2.50 per adult, under 12s go free. Live music, barbecue, pig roast, veggie barbecue, stalls, tombola,ice cream, cider, Pimms, G&T and prosecco. More details http://bredonparish.com

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ROTARY CLUB

Tewkesbury Rotary Club is holding an informal Meet and Greet at the Black Bear on Wednesday 6th September from 6pm. The Club is back in action with rejuvenated membership. there will be an opportunity to discuss our plans for community events including the Bonfire and Fireworks. 5-10 minutes of introduction, then a chance to chat over a drink. (street food is also available)

More events featured on the back page

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THE SIXTEEN’S CHORAL PILGRIMAGE - A WATCHFUL GAZE: Tewkesbury Abbey, Saturday 9th September at 7.30pm. A special concert to mark the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest composers of choral music, William Byrd. Tickets and more details from the website thesixteen.com

PRESCOTT HILL

CLIMB: Prescott Hill, near Gotherington.

Established in 1938 by the Bugatti Owners’ Club, see vintage, classic and specialist cars race uphill against the clock on a tarmac track.

Sat 2nd Sept: British & Midland Hill Climb Championships; Sun 24th Sept: September Car Club day. Sat 7th Oct: BOC Championship Finale. Sat 4th Nov: Rallye Prescott. More details and schedules available from prescotthillclimb.co.uk