STEPINTOTHEPASTTHISSEPTEMBER
Thousandsofvolunteers organiseeventsacross thecountry-andthere aresomeuniqueopportunitiestoexplorethe pastrightherein Tewkesbury.
TheRoyalHopPole Hotel,madefamousby CharlesDickensinhis ‘PickwickPapers’has organisedbehindthe scenestoursofits medievalbanqueting hallandpaintingson Sundays8thand15th September.Theywill happenat11.30amand 1.00pmeachday,but advancedbookingis required.Call01684 274039toreserveyour place.
TewkesburyMuseum inBartonStreetwill haveaccesstonewdisplayareasanditstop floor,showingevidence oftradeandcommunicationthroughoutthe historyofTewkesbury.
Severaldatesare available-seewww tewkesburymuseum.org formoredetails.
There’sawalkon Friday6th(11am)from theHeritageCentre exploringthechangesin theHighStreet.Call into bookaplace.Andon Saturdays7thand14th (at2pmand6pm),riversidewalkswillstart fromtheAngloAmericanGardens(attherear oftheTownHall)at2pm
and6pm.Theywilllast aboutanhour,andno advancebookingis required.
Gobehindthescenes onWednesday11that TewkesburyAbbey’s Sacristytoseethedoor whichiscoveredwith horsearmoursalvaged aftertheBattleof Tewkesburyin1471, andthebeautiful ElizabethanCopesometimeswornbythevicar.
Formoreinformation abouttheseandother events,gotothewebsite visittewkesbury.co.uk “WheneverIneedmycarlookedafter,
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The Granddaughter byBernardSchlink Paperback£10.99
Thenewnovelbytheauthor of"TheReader"andmore recently,"Olga"whichhas beenhugelypopularwith manyofourcustomers,will notdisappoint.Bernard SchlinkhasanabilitytopresenthishomelandofGermany inaveryilluminatinglight, onethatisapproachableand revealing.Hereheisfocusing ontherelationshipswithin Germanyafterreunification andthemorerecentinfluxof asylumseekersandtheirintegrationintoGermansociety. ThisisverymuchanEastWestdividebookandreveals theunrestwithinthecountry asfeaturedinrecentnews broadcasts.
Theprincipalcharacteris Kaspar,abooksellerinBerlin, whowhenayoungstudent, visitedtheoldEast,fellin lovewithBirgitwhoobviously couldnotjoinhiminthe West.Lovefoundaway,and Kasparborrowedfundsto helpBirgitavoidthe Communistauthoritiestojoin him.Theyhadahappylife, KaspardevotedtoBirgit,a would-bewriter,whodid howeverhavepsychological problemswhichledherto alcoholism.Kasparreturning lateoneeveningfromhis shopfindsBirgit'sbody-this devastateshim.
Hislifeseeminglyruined heeventuallystartstoinvestigatesBirgit'swritingsand uncoverssomeofherearlier lifeandsecretsthatshehad nevertoldhim.Indeedhow muchshehadforegoneso theycouldbetogether;Birgit havinggivenbirthtoababy girlwhoshegaveupfor adoptionatbirth.Thefull eventsthathappenedare revealedtothereader;the deceptionpossibleduetothe Wallandrestrictionsonvisits intotheoldEast.
Kaspareventuallytracks downthenurseandfriend whodeliveredthebabyand fromthatBirgit'sdaughter, Svenjawholivesintheold East.Sheismarriedtoa [Volkisch]far-rightnationalist, wouldbefarmer.Thereare anti-immigrantinfluences, sectarianandracialresent-
mentandonthebuoyancyof theeconomyintheoldWest, versusaharderlifeinthe East,wheremanyimmigrants havebeensettled.
WhenKasparcallson themhemeetshisgranddaughter,Sigrunandthebook explorestheirgrowingrelationshipasherparentsallow hertovisithim,duringschool holidays.Itisnotaneasyrelationshipashehasnodirect experienceofchildrenandthe lifeheoffersissovastlydifferentfromthesortoflifeher parentswantforher.Kaspar howeverdiscoversherlove forculture,artsandmusic; somethingshehasinherited fromBirgit.Shestartsto learntoplaythepianoand hasanaturalability.Kaspar paysforhertohavelessons duringeachofhervisitsand providesherwithakeyboard soshecanpracticeathome, somethingshehastomanagewithoutannoyingherdisapprovingfather.
Kaspar'srelationshipwith Sigrun'sparentshoweverhas acashincentivewhichher fathergreedilyaccepts.
HoweverKaspardevelops agoodrelationshipwith Sigrun;theygrowto understandeachotherbuildinga strongbonddespitethe adverseparentalpressureand itisthisunderstandingthat takesthestoryforward.
Awelltoldnarrativewith aninterestingoutlookinto modernGermanycoupled withthehistoricrealityofthe olddividedcountries.Thereis alotinthisnovelandoneI recommendforreading groups.
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It’scarnivaltimewith adifferenceatthis month’sBredonCider Festival.
TheannualcelebrationatCroftFarm, Bredon’sHardwick returnson5th&6th September,brimming withciders,ales,wines andlivemusic,withthis year’seventinspiredby Brazil’slegendaryCarnival.
The‘Festee’isanew wearablepassthat’spart ticket,partkeepsakeand allaboutcommunity.
Theboldgarments havebeencreatedexclusivelyforBredonCider Festival-lightweight andbreathable,madeto move,danceandcelebratein.
ThisyeartheFestee actsasyourentryticket -simplywearit,and you’rein!InBrazil, they’recalled‘Abadas,’ butsincethere’sno directtranslationinto
BREDONFESTEEFUN!
English,thecreative mindsatBredonCider Festivalhavecrafted somethingspecialintroducingthe‘Festee’ AnAbadáisabrightlycolouredT-shirtor outfitwornduring BrazilianCarnival,especiallyatBloco(street party)events.Itfunctionsasbothanentry passandauniformfor participants.
Originally,abadá referredtoatypeof capoeirapants,butin Carnivalculture,it’s becomeamust-have item,oftencustomised withcuts,decorations, andaccessoriestomatch thelively,festivespirit.
Welcometothe 'Festee’atBredonCider Festival,whichwillalso bealastingsouvenir longafterthemusic
fades.Wristbandswill, however,beissuedto adultsinorderforthem togetservedatthebars.
Livemusichas alwaysbeencentralto BredonCiderFestival, andthisyeartheline-up featuressomeleading tributeacts.Expect sound-alikesincluding Oasis,AlanisMorissette, EdSheeran,TakeThat, EltonJohn,Vengaboys, andmanymore. TherearealsoBouncy
Castles,CreativeKids Crafts,andaHighEnergyKidsDiscoto keeptheyoungsters dancingandentertained allday. Campingisavailable andwell-behaveddogs
arewelcomeonsite. BredonCiderFestival takesplaceatCroftFarm WaterPark,Br edon’s HardwickGL207EE(off theB4080)onFriday 5thandSaturday6th September. Forticketsandfull details,abouttheevent, pleasevisitthewebsite bredonciderfestival.com
Ian
says: “The time feels right”
After over 25 years selling books in Tewkesbury, Ian Nicholson has concluded that in his late 70s it is time to retire. This decision has not been made easily as running alison’s bookshop was always a second career, and with a lifetime of the love of books, a pleasure.
For over a quarter of a century, alison’s bookshop has been blessed with great local support, as well as regulars who divert off the motorway to call in from as far
Cornwall. Ian says, “it is always rewarding to hear new visitors who come in and say ‘oh a real bookshop’, which is what alison’s have always been trying to offer.”
Over the last few months Ian has approached other book retailers to see if they wish to take over the business as is, or to slim it down and trade over a smaller area. These approaches continue. Or is there someone local who might like to do what Ian did over 25 years ago, enjoy a radical career change!?
Ian says,”I am not sentimental about maintaining the name alison’s but would like to see Tewkesbury still offering a bookshop amongst it’s extensive range of retail-
ers. Exactly why I chose back in 1998”.
There is a legacy to take over and a known location and destination as a bookshop. Many customers come to alison’s from the local larger towns of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Worcester, they also appreciate the choice Tewkesbury retailers have to offer;
alongside our scenic historical riverside location. Should there be anyone who reads this article who has a genuine interest do please contact Ian. In conclusion Ian said “Is there ever a right time? - No! but this feels the right time for me. All I can add is a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us since we opened back in 1999.”
Star Legal Specialists in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills, Powers of Attorney Probate, finance on Divorce and Settlement Agreements
Tewkesbury’s oldest legal practice relocates a er 200 years
To have a business that has traded in the same building for 200 years is a rarity.
Brendan Lawler, Partner and Solicitor at Star legal, shares the history of this Tewkesbury Practice, and reveals some of the benefits to moving to a more central position in town.
“Well a er more than 200 years in the same building at 69/70 High Street, Tewkesbury, we decided it was time to move! No longer can we say we are one of the oldest Law Firms in Gloucestershire opposite the Oldest Pub!
Although we are now above Rosada Lounge.
We joined Star Legal in 2019 but before that were Moore Brown & Dixon. Going back in time the firm name changed but “Moore” was a constant. Certainly in the 1860’s we were known as Moore & Romney. Inevitably the tools used by lawyers in the past remained in the building, not least law books going back to 18th Century including a print of the Magna Carta!
It has been a tremendous e ort by all the sta to make the move work and we made our move on the 22 July to 102-103 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AB. These o ices are much more suited to our requirements. Although we have a long history we continue to look to the future. We have sophisticated
IT systems to manage our work which is predominantly Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate and a couple of niche areas being finance on Divorce and Settlement Agreements. Although our o ices are now on the First and Second Floors we have access to a nearby accessible meeting room by prior arrangement. We now also have a video conferencing facility so meetings can be conducted remotely. However there are many clients who still find comfort on being able to come in and meet us in person. Feedback from sta and Clients has been very positive and we look forward to another 200 years!”
Ian Nicholson – retiring after 25 years at the helm of Alison’s Bookshop in Tewkesbury
GloucesterHistoryFestival celebrates15thanniversary
GloucesterHistoryFestivalmarksitsfifteenthanniversarythismonthwith itsmostambitiousprogrammeyet.
Thefestivalrunsfrom 6th-21stSeptember,embracingheritageopen days(12th-14th)when therewillbefreeentryto 100ofthecity’smost historicbuildings.
Thisyear’sfestival programmeincludes bothticketedandfree events,walks,talksand demonstrationscovering awidevarietyoftopics.
Speakersincludewell knowncelebritiesand broadcasters,inaddition tonotedhistorians.
TV’sDavidOlusoga, ProfessorAliceRoberts, actorCeliaImrie,comedianFra nkSkinner, politiciansMichaelHeseltine,VinceCableand
JeremyHuntarejust someofthosebookedto appear.
Therewillalsobea GloucesterDayParade startingatTheCrosson
Saturday6thSeptember.
Thefestivaliscentred onthe13thcentury BlackfriarsPriory-‘A JewelinGloucester’s Crown’-whichwillbe openfrom9.00amto 9.30pmeachdayofthe festival.
Justafiveminute walkfromtheCathedral, freeeventswillbeheld inthepriory’s ScriptoriumButteryandat otherselected venuesinandaround Gloucester.
Youcanbuytickets onlineinadvanceand downloadthefestival programmefromthe websitewww.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
OUTDOOREXHIBITIONOFSCULPTURE FROMAROUNDTHEWORLD
TheCotswoldSculpturePark,nearCirencester,isauniqueoutdoorgallery thatshowcasestheworkofartistsfromaroundtheworld.
ItscurrentexhibitionwillcloseattheendofSeptember,afterattractingthousandsofvisitorsoverthesummermonths.Thework,whichisallforsale,isdisplayedinadelightfulsettingamongsttreesandgardens.Eventsanddemonstrationsarealsoheldwithinthepark.
TheCotswoldSculptureParkisatThePaddocks,SomerfordKeynes,GL76FE, justafewminutesdrivefromCirencester.Itisopen10.30am-5pmThursdayMonday,withlastadmissionat4pm.Thereison-siteparkingandagalleryandtea rooms.Admissionis£10,£8forseniors.Dogsandpicnicsarenotallowedinthe grounds.Theparkwillclose on30thSeptember;formoreinformationandtotake avideowalkaroundtheparkbeforeyouvisit,gotocotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
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See the Moon Like Never
Before at Tewkesbury Abbey
Here on Earth, we only ever see one side of the Moon. For millennia, the far side has been a mystery—hidden from view by the Moon’s gentle rotation in perfect step with its orbit. But this autumn, you can see the whole of it in breathtaking detail, right here in the heart of Tewkesbury.
From 16 October to 4 November 2025, Tewkesbury Abbey will host Museum of the Moon, a world-famous artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Suspended beneath the Abbey’s soaring Norman arches, this seven-metre illuminated sculpture is covered in high-resolution NASA imagery, revealing craters, plains, and features usually reserved for astronauts and space probes. Lit from within and accompanied by a serene soundscape by BAFTA-winning composer Dan Jones, it’s a spellbinding fusion of science and art.
But the Moon is only the beginning. Over three weeks, the Abbey will come alive with a rich programme of moonthemed events for all
through a Tea Dance Under the Moon (25 October), immerse yourself in the drama of Shakespeare by Moonlight (30 & 31 October), or thrill to live performances including Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, a
tribute, and Holst’s The Planets. Families can enjoy a dedicated half-term programme with space trails, science workshops, storytelling, and more.
Proudly sponsored by Cotteswold Dairy, this event is a celebration of creativity, heritage, and togetherness in the heart
of the Cotswolds. Don’t miss this extraordinary moment when history, art, and astronomy align. Come and see the Moon as never before—and all of it this time.
Book tickets and explore the full programme at www.tewkesburyabbey.org/themoon
It’s a rare chance to experience the Abbey in a completely different way—bathed in lunar and alive with community spirit. Whether you a lively night out, or a family adventure, you’ll leave with a new perspective on the Moon, the Abbey, and maybe even yourself.
Severn Unit MVS Give Bavarian
Visitors a Very Warm Welcome
Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service have hosted two parties of visitors from Bavaria during this year at the request of Kevin Cromwell who is one of the co-ordinators for the Tewkesbury Twinning arrangement.
Head of Unit Nic Price
at the end of February when a party of students and their teachers joined us for a trip up the River Avon. Despite it being one of the coldest days of the year they all much enjoyed themselves and had the opportunity to have some boat handling experience. Then at the end of July on what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far we hosted a party of adult visitors from a Bavarian Medieval Association who had come to Tewkesbury for the annual Battle of Tewkesbury Medieval Festival.
The Unit laid on three boats to take them up to Strensham Lock where they helped lock through MVS Minerva and they
were very interested to see how a lock works.
Following their boat trip Severn Unit members
joined our visitors for an supper on the lawn at Tewkesbury Marina.”
Tewkesbury Flower Club
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 9th September at Bushley Village Hall, GL20 6HT. Doors open at 1.30 and the meeting begins at 2.00. No experience needed just a relaxing afternoon watching an expert arrange
July visit of the Bavarian members of the Medieval Association with Severn Unit at Strensham Lock with MVS Minerva in the background and Tewkesbury Twinning Co-ordinator Kevin Cromwell (far right).
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ABRANDNEWABBEYTOUR
TakeapeacefulstrollthroughTewkesbury Abbey’sstunninggroundsanduncovertalesof historyandnaturewiththeTombs,Treesand TributesTour.
RunningonThursdaysat4.30pmandSaturdays at4:00pm,theseengagingoutdoortoursreveal fascinatingstoriesoftheAbbey’stombs,itsmajestictreesandthe beautifultributes withinthegrounds.
Ticketsare£7.00, andcanbebooked onlineorpurchased fromtheAbbey ShoporTeaRoom. Under-16sexpl ore forfree.
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TheUK’slargestdonation-entrymusicfestival returnstoWorcesterthismonth.
Withover250performancesacross25venuesin theheartofthecityontheweekendof12th-14th September,audiencescandiscovertheirnew favouriteartistswhilesupportingthecommunity.
EveryperformanceisheldinaidofWorcester Snoezelen,aspecialistleisuretherapycentreoffering awiderangeofperson-centred,multisensoryactivitiesforchildrenandadultswithlearningdisabilities andadditionalneeds.
Theirservicesincludesensoryrooms,a hydrotherapypool,musicandartsessions,yogaand playtherapy.
Audiencescanlisttoawiderangeofmusicover theweekend.Funktofolk,pop,rockandindie favouritescanbefoundinthecity’sbars,pubs, cafés,stores,TheHenrySandonHall,ArtGalleryand museum,aswellasintheCathedralSquare.
Formoreinformation,thescheduleandthefull line-up,checkoutwww.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
HAMCOURT,WEALD,BAMPTON Sun7thSept,11am-4pm. Severalacresof groundsandtheremainsofthegatehouseof BamptonCastle.Gardens,paddock,partially moatedkitchengarden.HamCourtFarm,Weald, OX182HG.Teas.£7.50,childrenfree.Details findagarden.ngs.org.uk
COTSWOLDGARDENFLOWERS,BADSEY Sat13th&Sun14thSept,,1pm-5pm. 60year oldhalfacregardenwithwindingpathsandhiddenareaswithseating.Year-roundcolour,views oftheMalverns.AtGilbertsEnd,HanleyCastle, WR80AS.Creamteas.£5.00,childrenfree. Detailsfindagarden.ngs.org.uk
RAVELIN,GILBERTSEND,HANLEYCASTLE Weds10thSept,11am-5pm.Gardentoursat 11.15amand3.15pm. Twoacreformerrectory hillsidewoodedgarden,revivedbythecurrent ownersoveratenyearperiod.Specimentreesand historicgardenbuildings,spectacularviews.Tea, coffeeandcake.£5.00,childrenfree.Advance bookingrequiredifarrivingbycar.Details findagarden.ngs.org.uk
NATURERESERVE LAUNCHESNEW WALKINGTRAILS
TewkesburyNatureReservehaslaunchedanew walkingtrailspageonitswebsite.
Therearethreecircularwalkswhichstartand endinthecarpark,butallroutescanbereached fromanyofthefifteenaccesspointstothereserve.
TheSouthLoopandWellbeingCircularWalkis justoveramileandtakes20-30minutestocomplete,withthe1.6mileNorthLoopwalklasting3040minutes.Thelongestroute,TheSwilgate Circular,combinesthesouthandnorthloop.
Thewebsitehasadownloadablemap,andaudio descriptionsofallthesignageonthetrails.Avirtualwalkalongthesouthendofthereservecanalso beviewedonline.
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THEDELLHOUSE,MALVERNWELLS Weds10thSept,11am-4pm. Thousandsofrare andunusualplants,stockbedsetcinaoneacre gardenatBadsey,nearEveshamWR117EZ. Lightrefreshments.£5.00,childrenfree.Details findagarden.ngs.org.uk
LORDSOFTHEMANOR,UPPERSLAUGHTER Weds17thSept,10am-3pm. Classiccountry garden.wildflowermeadow,herb,bogandwalled gardens.Refreshments;advancedbooking requiredforafternoontea.Admission£8.00 (child£5.00).GL542JD.Moredetailsfrom findagarden.ngs.org.uk
THEPIGINTHECOTSWOLDS,BARNSLEY Mon22ndSeptember,9.30am-12.30pm. FormerlyBarnsleyHouse,nearCirencesterGL7 5EE.SpecialprivatetourofRosemaryVerey’scelebratedgardenandgrounds,withrefreshments included.Pre-bookingisessential-detailsfrom findagarden.ngs.org.uk
Forallyourelectricalneeds-Domestic,CommercialandIndustrial Westockallleadingbrandswithvastranges,includingSwitches,Cables,Lighting,Ventilation andHeatingproducts.WehavethelatestLEDproductsforyourenergysavingrequirementsaswell asthelatestrangeof ProjectEV and OHME chargersforbothdomesticandcommercial useinstockrighthereinTewkesbury.Havingtradedforover45years,wealso haveawealthofexperiencetosuitourcustomers’needs.
WI Newtown goes through the mill
so there were wee water-sprites dancing in the spray, whilst their parents hung around carrying their clothes.
Our summer 2025 visit, to the beautiful Jacobean Stanway House, was a real treat for everyone. The restored water mill - re-opened in 2009 after extensive restoration - has a massive 24ft overshoot waterwheel grown on the Estate. It’s an amazing sight, and you can even buy home. The grounds are extensive and beautiful, though something of a challenge if you want to climb up to the famous fountain.
It’s gravity-fed, which is very unusual, and its 300’ spurt makes it the tallest one in the world. Each performance lasts a surprising 30 minutes,
The House, still inhabited by the Tracy family descendants, is untouched except by their real life - books everywhere - though the grounds are on the National Register of Parks and Gardens.
Some of us saw
everything; some mainly the quirky House and the Mill; and one or two of us just enjoyed the Fountain and the cuppa/ cakes from the cafe. All in lovely sunshine.
Our next meeting?
10th September, at the Wheatpieces Community Centre, with a talk about the Air Ambulance. Come and join us by contacting Julie on 01684 301267 or email PullenJ53@sky. com
Fountain at Stanway House
Stanway House teatime
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Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September
A celebration of crafts, bre art, crochet, knitting, and sewing. Workshops, makers market, plus plenty of family entertainment.
Our camp is the place to enjoy the great outdoors.
Enjoy our great, locally sourced traditional pub fayre
Broadway Horticultural & Craft Show
SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER at BroadwayVillage
tal plants, plus baked goods, jams and craft items on the village green.
The Stalls will be open from 11am. The Show Marquee will be open from 1pm to 4.45pm.
More details including Show Schedule & Entry Form at www. broadwayhcs.co.uk
Our beautiful function room, is available for weddings, events and celebrations. Check with us for availability
Famous Sunday Carvery for just £14
Riverside beer garden
Beautiful riverside location
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Only ten minutes walk from Tewkesbury Town Centre. By road from Tewkesbury take the A438 to Ledbury and turn off to Forthampton. At the duck pond turn left and follow the road to the end.
Broadway Food Festival
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER at BroadwayVillage
Discover the best of local food and drink on the village green! FREE ADMISSION!
Broadway Food Festival celebrates local Cotswold produce every September (usually the second Sunday), attracting local residents and visitors from further
Local artisan producers have about 35 stalls in a marquee and an additional dozen or so mostly “food to go” stands are outside on the green.
Details on how to apply for a stall & how to contact the organisers at www.broadwayfoodfestival.co.uk
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Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service members were extremely busy in July and August as they were requested to do river safety duty at two Festivals in close succession.
to the Pershore River Festival on 19th July and this charity event also incorporated the very popular and well attended Wychavon Games Bell Boat Regatta which was monitored by the Unit’s safety boats.
The Unit also did several uniformed “Flypasts” during the day when the Pershore Mayor and Civic Dignitaries took the salute.
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A fortnight later the Unit went upstream again for a 7 hour trip through 6 locks taking three boats upto Evesham for the 760th Anniversary of the Battle of Evesham which is held alongside the riverbank. This is now the largest
The Unit had an extremely busy weekend constantly patrolling the river ensuring everyone’s safety before returning to Tewkesbury on the Monday when they unfortunately caught the edge of Storm Floris which made boat handling most demanding.
Head of Unit Nic Price said “Both events were very successful and the Unit was pleased to play its part at these charity events and help ensure safety on and around the river.”
Dragon Vets Tewkesbury is fully equipped with a sterile operating theatre, digital radiography, ultrasonography and laboratory equipment. Drop in and have a look around. You will see many of the same friendly faces from our main surgery at Dragon Vets Cheltenham. You can book your visits and pick up pet supplies, food or medications at either surgery if it’s more convenient.
MVS member John Huckvale with one of the soldiers who was taking part in the Battle of
My son Callum Trust and his 4 friends Oscar Guthrie, Luke Sherbourne, Jack Ballinger, and Efekan Gurler completed the 3-peak challenge for Cancer Research, raising £1400+ in 4 days. Jack’s mum and Callum’s Grandad are both in remission for Cancer!
Tewkesbury Academy students wanted a challenge, with help from Stefan at Roberts Express Delivery with the Transport the 18-year-old boys set off on Sunday 6th July.
Starting at Ben Nevis in Scotland completing the climb in 5h 30mins, quick change we were back on the road travelling to Scafell Pike in England not arriving till 23:30 we made the decision not to climb until 04:00 due to the weather.
Completing Scafell Pike in an impressive 3h 4mins, we set off for Snowdon in Wales for boys had to dig deep with a few blisters, sore knees and a bad ankle - sleeping and eating between climbs fatigue had started to set in but they didn’t let it beat them and completed Snowdon in 3h 32mins, the lads really had their hearts set on completing it in 24 hours but due to work commitments and holidays they couldn’t start Ben Nevis till 10:30 meaning walking Scafell in the dark and this ended up not being possible.
Honestly, the lads were troopers having done the challenge myself I know how hard it is not only physically but mentally too. Callum, Oz, Luke, and Jack have been friends since Tirlebrook Primary School playing Football for Tewkesbury Town Colts and Cricket for Tewkesbury Cricket Club together, moving up to Tewkesbury Academy where their friendship continued also meeting some lovely friends inof the climb Efekan Gurler, their friendship and bond through the challenge was so lovely and I think they will remember this forever.
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Formorethanhalfacentury,TewkesburyArts&DramaSocietyhavebeen proudtoenrichthetownwithhighqualitydrama,musicals,comediesand oneactplays,broughttolifebylocaltalentforthecommunity.
Thisautumnthesociety isdelightedtopresentits nextmajorproduction, CyranoDeBergerac,at TheRosesTheatreon Saturday20thand Sunday21stSeptember.
DirectedbyPaul Sawtell,thismodern interpretationofRostand’sclassicpromises wit,fast-pacedaction andheartfeltemotion, allataticketprice designedtokeeptheatre accessibleforeveryone inTewkesbury.
OonaghHughes, TADSMarketingOfficer, commented:“Ourproductionsareattheheart ofagrowi ngcultural hubandwewantto keeptheatrealivefor generationstocome.
“Thatmeansinspiringchildren,youngpeopleandindeedeveryone inourcommunitytoget involved,notonlyas audiencemembersbut alsoasperformers,stage crew,costumemakers, frontofhousevolunteersandsupporters.
“Whetheryouare steppingontothestage forthefirsttime,learninghowtooperatelight-
ing,orsimplyenjoying themagicfromtheauditorium,youarepartof keepingTewke sbury’s culturalspiritthriving.
“Wewelcomemembersofallagesand backgrounds.Our rehearsals,currently heldatTewkesbury MethodistChurchon MondayandWednesday evenings,areaplaceof encouragementand sharedpassion.
“Ourmonthlymeetingsgiveeverymember avoiceinshapingthe futureofTADS,from choosingproductionsto planningworkshops. Membershipiskept affordablesothatnoone isexcluded,andconcessionsarealwaysavailablewhenneeded.
“Overtheyearswe
havebeenproudofwhat wehaveachieved together.Fromour awardwinningoneact playssuchasVictimand LooseEnds,tothecreativeproductionofLa BêteattheOldBaptist Chapel,oursocietyhas continuedtogrowand challengeitself.
“Webelievethatcommunitytheatreismore thanentertainment.Itis alifelineofcreativity, confidenceandconnection.
“Everypersonwho joinsus,inwhatever capacity,playsavital roleinkeepingtheatre aliveinTewkesbury.As welookaheadtoCyrano DeBergeracweinvite youtobepartofour storyandhelpcontinue theupwardtrajectoryof theamazingcultural hubourtownisbecoming.”
TicketsforCyranoDe BergeracarenowavailablefromTheRoses Theatre,withperformancesonSaturday20th Septemberat2.30pm and7.30pm,and Sunday21stSeptember at2.30pmand7.30pm.
Followingaconsultationprocessatthestartoftheyear,NorthwayInfant&CarrantBrookJuniorschoolshavecomeclosertogetherunderoneleadership structure. Whilstthetwoschools remainasseparate infantandjuniorschools operatingfromtheirseparatesites,MrsDanielle Morleyhasbeen appointedastheheadteacheracrossboth schools.
Thischangewillprovidecohesionforchil-
drenandfamilies,supportingtheirwholeprimaryschooljourney, ensuringthatthetwo schoolsarealignedin theireducationalgoals andethos.
Thisisareallyexcitingdevelopmentforthe schools.
Tocelebrate‘Two Schools,OneCommunity’,thePTFAare organisingacelebratory eventnottobemissed.
Happy’sCircusare comingtoNorthwayfor onedayonly!
TheBigTopwillbe pitchedatCarrantBrook
KATHERINEPARR CELEBRATION - Mon 1st-Sunday7thSept. Aweek-longcelebration theextraordinarylifeof KatherineParrat SudeleyCastlenear Winchcombe(GL545LP) Cluestothelife,loves andlegacyofthis remarkablequeencanbe foundamidthecastle gardens,withinthe exhibitionspacesand Chapelwheresheislaid torest.Details/tickets sudeleycastle.co.uk
MORETONSHOWSaturday6thSeptember. TheUK’slargestoneday
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manufacturedintheUKwithamagnificentleadtimeof 3to4weeks.Youcanchoosetheminany(RAL)colour ormatchthemtoanyFarrow&Ballpaintchart.
JuniorSchoolonSunday 14thSeptember. Gatesopenat12.00 pmandtheshowstarts at3.00pm.
Thecircuswillfeature Acrobats,Aerialists, Illusions,SpecialityActs, Clownsandmuch more.
Therewillbelive music,foodstalls,face paintingandartsand crafts-somethingforall thefamily!
Ticketsareavailable online.ScantheQRcode intheadvert (left) orgo towww.pta-events.co.uk /northway2schools1ptfa
agriculturaleventand showcaseofrural life. Arenaattractionsand events,tradestands, livestockshow,static displays,children’s activities,foodanddrink etc.Agreatfamilyday out.Details/ticketsfrom moretonshow.co.uk
EASTNORCASTLESat6thSept-Fireworks Championships;Sun 7thSept-BirdsofPrey Day;Sun14thSeptSupercars;Sun21stSept -WoodlandPursuits. Eastnor,NearLedbury HR81RL.Ticketsand furtherdetailsfrom eastnorcastle.com
BROADWAY HORTICULTURAL SHOW - Saturday 13th September. Locally grownplants,fruitsand
vegetables,withcraft andtradestallsplus entertainmentinthe heartoftheCotswold villageofBroadway. www.broadwayhcs.co.uk
TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELDGUIDED WALKS - Sunday7th SeptemberandSunday 5thOctober,10am-12 noon. Meetatthe AbbeyLawnCarPark inGanderLane, Tewkesbury(GL205PG) foraguidedwalk aroundtheTewkesbury Battlefield,lasting aroundtwohours. Walksarefreebut donationstothe TewkesburyBattlefield Societyarewelcome. www.tewkesbury.org.uk
CLASSICCAR SHOW - Saturday20th September,2pm-5pm. StanwayHouse,GL54 5PQ.Tickets£5.00; under16sfree.Classic vehicleslineupfora displayinthebeautiful settingofStanway House,withitsfamous gardensand300fttall fountain.Moreinformationfromthewebsite stanwayfountain.co.uk
SPEECHHOUSE EVENTS - Sunday14th September-Vintage Show;AutumnHalf
Marathon-Sunday 28thSeptember;Forest ShowcaseFoodFestivalSunday5thOctober. AttheSpeechHousein theForestofDean,GL16 7EL.Moredetails thespeechhouse.co.uk
TEWKESBURY HIGHSTREETFOOD ANDCRAFTMARKETSunday21stSeptember, 10am-4pm. Lotsof beautiful,handcrafted itemsincludingpottery, jewellery,soaps, candlesandartworkplus deliciouslytastytreatsto enjoyincludingcheese, chutneys,preservesand confectionery.
THENATIONAL ARBORETUMWestonbirt,nearTetbury GL88QS.600acres andseventeenmilesof paths. Guidedwalks, 11amand2pmdaily; DiscoveryWalkevery Thursdayat11.30am. Expert-ledwalkswhich stepintoaworldofnatural wonder.Timetable mayvary.Detailsfrom forestryengland.co.uk/ westonbirt
APPERLEYQUARTER MARATHON - Saturday 4thOctober,11am. SchoolLane,GL194ED. Moredetailsfromwww. entry-central.com
BATTLEOFBRITAINDAYATJETAGEMUSEUM
TheJetAgeMuseumatStavertoniscommemoratingtheBattleofBritain withaspecialeventonSunday20thSeptember.
Inadditiontotheusualgreatattractionsofthemuseum,theeventwillbesupportedbyNo501(CountyofGloucester)Squadron,RoyalAuxiliaryAirForce, fromRAFBrizeNorton.In1940,No501 SqnflyingHurricanefightersfoughtinthe Battle ofFranceandthroughouttheBattle ofBritaininsouth-eastEngland.
AlsopresentwillbelocalAirCadet units,RAFre-enactorsandvehiclesplus talksonmodernRAFtrainingandflyingthe Tornadofastjet.
AspecialmodeldisplayanddemonstrationsbymembersoftheInternational PlasticModelers’Society,Gloucester Branch,willbeonsitetoo.
TheMuseum’stemporarymodeldisplay ofalltheaircraft types,British,Germanand Italian,engagedintheBattleofBritainandabriefhistoryofthecampaignfrom JunetoOctober1940willremainin placeuntil31stOctober–theofficialendof theBattlefortheRAF.
Museumisopenfrom10.00amuntil4.pm.Admissionisfree,butdonations aremostwelcomeasthemuseumreliesontheminordertothrive.
TheJetAgeMuseumisatMeteorBusinessPark,CheltenhamRoadEast(GL2 9QL)betweenCheltenhamandGloucester.
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WEAREOPEN: Mondayto Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm Sunday: 10am-4.00pm
BritishOpenSnookerChampionships cometoGloucestershire
IntenationalstarsofsnookerwillbeheadingforCheltenhamRacecoursethismonthtoparticipatein thesport’sBritishOpenChampionships.
Theprestigiousevent willbetakingplaceat TheCentaurfrom Monday22nd-Sunday 28thSeptember.
TheBritishOpen Championshipsreturned in2021andhavepreviouslytakenplaceatthe racecourse.
128playersare involved,withtheinitial fourroundsconsisting ofthebestofseven frames.Thosewhoget throughplaynine roundsinthequarter finals,theneleveninthe semisbeforeanineteen framefinalmatch.
Withits2500seating capacity,theCentauris anidealvenue forthe event,withplentyofonsiteparking.
MarkSelbywasthe
victorin2024,defeating JohnHigginsinthefinal bytenframestofive.
Thewinnerofthetitle thisyearwillreceivea £100,000prize,with £45,000goingtothe runner-up.Theevent hasatotalprizepotof £502,000.
Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvancefrom www.wst.tv,whereafull schedulecanbefound.
FUNRUNRETURNSFOR FOURTEENTHYEAR
ThepopularAlderton5kRunisreturningforits fourteenthyearonSaturday6thSeptember.
Oneofthefastestandfriendliestlocalfunruns, it’sidealforalllevelsandisstagedoveramostly flatcourse.Thisyeartheeventisinsupportof AldertonAcornsPre-SchoolandToddlerGroup.All runnersarewelcome-experiencedorotherwisewithunder16s,pushchairs, dogsoncanicross leadsandescortedrunnersallwelcome.
TherunstartsatmiddayfromtheVillagePlaying FieldinBeckfordRoad,GL208NL.
Entriesinadvancecanbemadeonlineat www.entrycentral.com/alderton5krun-whereyou willalsofindmoreinformationabouttheevent.
LUNCHTIMERECITALS INTEWKESBURYABBEY
TheseriesofTuesedaylunchtimeorganrecitals inTewkesburyAbbeywillcontinueuntiltheend ofSeptember.
Allmusicbeginsat1.00pmandadmissionisfree, withdonationsaretiringcollectionwelcome. StephenKingfromBrentwoodCathedralwillbe atthekeyson2ndSeptember,withDavidSaintof StChad’s,Birminghamplayingon9thSeptember. AngelaStonesfromStAlbansisthegueston 16th,withPiersMaximbeingwelcomedon23rd. Theabbey’sownCarlEtheringtonplaysthefinal concertintheserieson30thSeptember.
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EXPLORINGOLDPAINSWICK
ThedelightfullittletownofPainswickisperhapsbestknownforitsquaintnarrowstreets,churchyard with99yews,andtherestoredeighteenthcenturyRococoGarden, writesJackB.Walker.
Painswick’sstreetsare steepandnarrow,but thereisafreecarpark offtheStroudRoad (A46)justtothesouth ofthetown,whereour walkstarts.
Usetheexitatthetop endofthecarpark,by thechurchoffices,and gothroughapassagewaywhichemergesin thechurchyard (1) Bearleft,passingthe TouristInformation Centre(housedinthe oldgravedigger’shut) andwalkthroughthe half-timberedlychgate, withitsinteresting inscriptionsandcarvings (2).
Turnright,andwalk upNewStreetwiththe churchyardonyour right.CrossoverVictoria Street,andcontinue alongtheroadwithits finebuildingsbuiltfrom locallyquarriedlimestone.
Notethesmallhalftimberedshopwhich usedtohousethePost Office.ThisGradeIIlistedpropertydatesbackto 1478,andatonetime wastheoldestbuilding inBritaintohousea workingpostoffice.
Atthenextjunction turnrighttowalkdown BisleyStreet (3),andat thesecondjunctiongo rightintoStMary’s Street (4) pasttheRoyal Oakandthenleftinto TibbiwellLane (5)
Therenowfollowsa steepdescentdownto PainswickStream,past thealpacasandthejunctionwithKingsMill
Lane.Theroadcrosses thebrookwiththesluice totheleftandthemill buildingstotheright. Thiswasoneofmany millsalongthe PainswickStream-there werefivealongthevalleybelowthetown Bearrightpastthe gatewaytothemill, (6) andfollowthetrack abovethebankof PainswickStream.Carry onalongthewaymarked pathtotheleftofa house,passingmore farmbuildingsandstablesuntilyoureacha junctionwithadriveway.
Bearrightdownthe
slopetoreachthemill pond (7) andcarryon upTicklestoneLaneto reachKingsMillLane. Followthefootpath signimmediatelyopposite,andafterashort ‘offroad’climbyouwill reachKnappLane (8) Walkupthevery steepslopeandinto KempsLane,passingthe PainswickHoteltothe left.
Whenyourreach Tibbiwellagain,turnleft (9) andwalkupthe lane,thenleftintoSt Mary’sStreet (5) and backtothechurchyard andcarpark.
StMary’schurchis wellworthavisit,asis thechurchyardwithits ‘99yews’andunusual tombstones.Legendhas itthatthe100thtreewill notgrow.althougha surveyinVictoriantimes oncerecorded103! Everyyearonthe SundayafterSeptember 19th,themedievalceremonyofembracing(or ‘clypping’)thechurchis revived,withlocalchildrenholdinghandsand formingaringaroundit whileahymnissung andreadingstakeplace.
Distance: approx2miles.Somesteepclimbs fromPainswickStreambackuptothetown. CarParking: thereisafreecarparkoffthe StroudRoadatthesouthernendoftown. Refreshments: choiceofcafés,restaurantsand pubsinPainswick.Thereisalsoaconvenience store.TheRococoGardenandcaféisoffthe GloucesterRoad(B4073)tothenorthofthetown. Sketchmapisnottoscale: OSSheet179recommended(Cheltenham,GloucesterandStroud).
StMary’sChurchandthefamousyewtrees
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Gupshill Manor Christmas PartyNights
Dates available from 5th December to 20th December
At each party night you will be served with three courses of the finest freshly prepared food, to be followed by our fantastic party and disco until 12.00am.
For private function room a minimum of 75 people Sunday to Thursday and 120 people Fridays and Saturdays. Strictly Over 18’s.
Pre orders must be given 2 weeks prior to your date booked.
Sundays - Tuesday from £34.95 per person
Wednesday & Thursday from £36.95 per person
Fridays & Saturdays from £39.95 per person
DEPOSITS NOW BEING TAKEN.
Starters
Leek & potato soup (v) (ve) (g)
Chicken liver parfait with mixed leaf & red onion marmalade (g)
Atlantic prawns with marie rose & mixed leaf (g)
All served with rustic bread
Main Course
Roasted breast of local turkey, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables, pig in blanket, cranberry stuffing & red wine jus (g)
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)
Dessert
Vanilla cheesecake with red berry coulis (v) (ve) (g)
Salted caramel chocolate pot with sugar curl (g)
Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy créme anglaise (v) (ve) (g)
Selection of three local cheeses, biscuit selection & chutney (v) (ve) (g)
a £1.95 supplement applies to the cheese board
Tea or coffee served with mince pies
The Whole Moo World, milkshake vending machine, and Friday night takeaways
The Gupshill Manor public house, on the Gloucester Road, is a good place to meet up with friends, a relaxed atmosphere is conducive to conversation and the food is renowned.
Proprietor, Naomi Reynolds and her team work tirelessly, to give customers the best, but are always on the lookout to provide more.
Some readers will have noticed customers to the very popular Whole Moo World Milkshake vending machine, recently installed in the car park .
It sells Milk, Milkshakes and delicious snacks 24 hours everyday, supplied, from a family run Dairy farm in more about this innovative venture please click on to; www.wholemooworld.com better still pop down, and try something yourself.
For those who have had a busy week, a Friday night takeaway from the Gupshill is a greating the Covid outbreak, Naomi has reintroduced this popular option for those that want to get home, put their feet up
and enjoy a good evening dinner.
The menu includes; a number of Beef burger options, Haddock with Chips, Chicken and Caesar salad, Sea Bass Nicoise and more, there are a number of children’s choices too.
The takeaway operates from 5pm til 8pm, on Fridays, to place an order call 01684 292278
or simply call in and place an order at the Bar.
Whole Moo World milkshake machine now available at the Gupshill Manor.
UnearthedMedieval coinsgoondisplay
PartoftheWinchcombeHoard-sixteenthandcenturycoinsunearthedduringconstructionwork-hasgoneondisplayatthetown’smuseum.
Over250stunningcoins werediscoveredduring buildingworkin1997, and120ofthemareon showatthemuseum’s undercroftuntilSunday 28thSeptember.
WinchcombeMuseum ishousedintheformer TownHall,andisopen from10.00amuntil 4.00pm.
TheHoardexhibition looksatwhythecoins wereburiednearly400 yearsago,andexamines whatwashappeningin andaroundthetownat thetime.
Themuseumisrun byvolunteersandbrings tolifethetown’slong, richhistory,andgives thechancetoexplore, enjoyandbeinspiredby thepastinandaround thisancientCotswold town.
Thereisnoentrance charge,butasaregisteredcharitythemuseumreliesondonations, soyourgenerositycan helpwithfuturework.
Amongthemuseum’s otherexhibitsarefragmentsofanextremely raremeteoritewhich
cametoeartharound Winchcombe,Bishop’s CleeveandWoodmancoteduringFebruary 2021.Thelargestpartof themeteoriteshattered whenithitthedriveway oftheWilcock’shomein Winchcombe. Itisestimatedthatthe meteoriteisover4.6billionyearsold-pre-datingtheearth. Alsoondisplayare
artsandcrafts,pots madeatthefamous WinchcombePottery, clocks,andcorndollies.
Therearealsocollectionsreflectinglocal industries(including tanning,millingand glovemaking)aswell asagricultureandsocial history.
Formoreinformation, seethewebsitewinchcombe.museum.org.uk
LATESUMMER EVENTSON CLEEVEHILL
TheCleeveCommonTrusthaveorganisedaseriesof eventsthismonth, includingheritage opendaywalks.
OnSaturday13th Septemberaguided walkfromtheQuarry CarParkwilllookat thearea’sheydayas ahealthandholiday resort,ledbyDavid Aldredwhohaswrittenabookonthehistoryofthehillandits common.
Lateronthesame daylocalillustrator AmandaSteerwill leadawalkthrough Wardens’Wood,with sittingstopsto enableartiststodraw andrecordwhatthey see.
Thisisfollowedby anevenngstrollon Thursday18thSeptember,withmembersofthetrust teamexploringthe themeswhichmake thecommonavery specialplaceforpeopleandwildlife.
Fortimingsand furtherdetailsof theseevents,orto bookaplace,visitthe websitewww. winchcombe.co.uk
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QUIZNIGHT
Wednesday13thAugust
£10perteamoffour.7.30pmstart
TheFestivalPlayerspresentShakespeare’s ASYOULIKEIT
Saturday24thAugust
AsYouLikeItisprobablyShakespeare’smost entrancingromanticcomedy.Rosalind,thedaughter ofadisplacedDuke,isbanishedfromthecourtby herFather’sbrother.AlongwithhercousinCelia, sheescapestotheForestofArdenanddisguises herselfasaman.SheteasesOrlando,ayoungman, whodoesnotrecogniseherasthegirlhelovedat adistance.Thepastoralworldoftheforestis inhabitedwithacolourfularrayoffolk,lookingfor love,andwovenintothisdelightfultale,fullof comedyandmusic.EnjoyTheFestivalplayers International, outdooreveningperformanceat 7.30pminLessexHouseField
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Testyourpowersofrecallwith thismonth’sTewkesburyDirect PubQuiz.
1: TonyIommi,BillWardand Terence‘Geezer’Butlerwere membersofwhichBritishRock Band?
2: Which1964musicalfilm starredRexHarrison,Audrey HepburnandStanleyHolloway?
TUES2ndSEPT: ClaudeBourbon. TheRosesTheatre, SunStreet, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
WED3rdSEPT: AlexSteeleJazzTriowith singerPennyPowell Fox&Hounds, ChurchStreet, BredonGL207LA foxandhoundsbredon.co.uk
THURS4thSEPT: TheMerseyBeatles. TheRosesTheatre, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
WED10thSEPT: OpenCelticFolk MusicSession. RoyalOak,MainRoad, BredonGL207LW Musicstarts8pm.
THURS11thSEPT: RegMeurossTrio. HuntingdonHall, Crowngate, WorcesterWR13LD worcestertheatres.co.uk
TUES16thSEPT: FrankTurner. GloucesterGuildhall, EastgateSt,GL11NS gloucestersguildhall.co.uk
SAT13thSEPT: ArtfulDodger. TheSubRooms, GeorgeStreet, StroudGL51AE thesubrooms.co.uk
SUN14thSEPT: SteveAshleywith supportbyMikeWeaver ThePrinceAlbert, RodboroughHill,Stroud GL53SS.Afternoon concert12.00-3.30pm. theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
THURS18thSEPT: AnEveningWithout KateBush(tribute). TheRosesTheatre, SunStreet, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
WED19thSEPT: JulieJulyBandAcoustic IsboruneArtsCentre, HighStreet, WinchcombeG%45LJ www.winchcombe.co.uk
WED24thSEPT: OpenMixedFolk MusicSession. RoyalOak, MainRoad, BredonGL207LW Musicstarts8pm.
SAT27thSEPT: TheBonJoviExperience (tributeshow). TheRosesTheatre, SunStreet, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
3: RisingintheScottish Highlandsandflowingintothe seanearDundee,whatisthe longestriverinScotland?
4: WhichEnglishking,who diedatNewarkCastlein1216, isburiedinWorcesterCathedral?
5: Whatisthepopularname forRudbeckia,aplantwithlarge yellowdaisy-likeflowers?
WED1stOCT: RichHughesJazzTrio withsingerPennyPowell Fox&Hounds, ChurchStreet, BredonGL207LA foxandhoundsbredon.co.uk
FRI3rdOCT: RemiHarris. TheMarketTheatre, LedburyHR82QA themarkettheatre.com
FRI3rdOCT: BarbaraDickson withNickHolland. HuntingdonHall, Crowngate, WorcesterWR13LD worcestertheatres.co.uk
TUES7thOCT: TheCarrivickSisters. TheRosesTheatre, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
WED8thOCT: OpenCelticFolk MusicSession. RoyalOak,MainRoad, BredonGL207LW Musicstarts8pm.
6: WhichformerEngland striker’spreviousfootballclubs includeHalifax,FleetwoodTown andStocksbridgeParkSteels?
SUN12thOCT: Lindisfarne. TheRosesTheatre, SunStreet, TewkesburyGL205NX www.rosestheatre.org
SUN12thOCT: MarthaTilston. TheSubRooms, GeorgeStreet, StroudGL51AE thesubrooms.co.uk
TUESDAY21stOCT: SnakeDavisGareth MoultonDuo. ThePlayhouseTheatre, CheltenhamGL537HG cheltplayhouse.org.uk
FRI24thOCTOBER: KimCypher, IsboruneArtsCentre, HighStreet, WinchcombeG%45LJ www.winchcombe.co.uk
AndrewPaterson atTewkesburyMethodistChurch, TheCross,ChurchStreet,Tewkesbury GL205PAat7.45pm
Formoredetailsvisit tewkesburyhistory.org
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From the 23rd to the 26th of October, felt-making artisans
Hilly Edwards and Martine Levaudel will be resident at Studio 22 Barton Street exhibiting their exquisite work and showing visitors some of the infinite possibilities of the ancient craft of wet felting.
Martine stems from a centuries-long tradition of artisans and textile workers in the Champagne Region of France and moved to the UK in the 1990s.
Partly self-taught, she became a member of the International Felt-maker’s Association and took short courses led by renowned Felt-makers in order to further develop her felting skills.
Most of Martine’s work is inspired by her travels, the Arts and observing Nature, and, in her quest to maintain a continuity with this ancient craft, Martine dyes her wool from plants mostly grown in her garden.
Hilly is also an active member of the International Felt-maker’s Association. Her enthusiasm for wet
felt-making began in 2011 after seeing interesting hand-felted articles in some of Berlin’s markets. She developed her skills through making and attending numerous felt-making workshops. Hilly now shares her knowledge with others and leads many workshops herself. She enjoys the versatility of felt-making. She has a keen interest in natural, un-dyed wools, and has used some from many of the sixty different breeds of sheep native to the British Isles.
STUDIO 22 will be open to visitors from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October from 10am to 4pm, and then Sunday 26th from 11am to 5pm.
Hilly Edwards
Martine Levaudel
Laburnum Cottage , 20 Church Road,Bishops Cleeve , Cheltenham. Telephone: 01242 676224
The Consulting Suite , Basepoint Business Park, Tewkesbur y. Telephone: 01684 276469 www.billinghamandpartners.co.uk
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Bookworm has celebrated being in existence for 15yrs.
Bookworm has celebrated being in existence for 15yrs. No only selling donated books but also donated stamps. Bookworm works in partnership with the Pied Piper Appeal which raises money for local children who are living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. This partnership gives us access to more stamps than we have on permanently on display, but we would like to
share with customers. Therefore we are going to trial one day in August, Saturday 30th, when we will be able to display the contents of stock books
and to see if we can help with any ‘wish lists’. Mike Bennett, our stamp specialist will also be on hand to help from 11-3pm.
Stoke Prior Steam Rally
A great Day for all the Family, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st
Stoke Pound Lane, Stoke Prior Worcs B60 4LF
Forest Vintage Show Sunday 14th September, In the grounds of the Speech House Hotel GL16 7EL Vintage Vehicles, Machinery, Working Displays, Auto Jumble Trade stands, arena and Dog show.
in brick in a then fashionable style in the Georgians era. More recently, it has been given modern shop fronts and painted white.
There are no records of when it became a pub. It may have had an earlier name but it was the Buck and Breeches in 1810 when John Warner,
landlord for twenty-six years, died. In 1823, when the pub was sold, the sales particulars said that it had two parlours, a kitchen, brewhouse
er, the brewhouse was converted into a stable for two horses. This maybe went a small way towards dealing with the obvious disadvantage of not being able to accommodate traveller’s horses. For comparison, the Kings Head, at the other end of the street, horses. It also meant that the beer was now being bought in from elsewhere, suggesting that it had been sold to a local brewery.
The name change to the Tracy Arms came soon after this.
The earlier record-
ed licensees were long-serving. After John Warner’s long tenure his widow, Mary Ann, ran the premises for a further seven years. In 1872 Mr Hickson left to move to the much more prestigious Hop Pole Hotel. As the century progressed, though, the length of tenure became shorter, frequently less than twelve months, which is a sure sign probably because of the intense competition in the area from premises with far better facilities.
As the nineteenth century progressed, the Tracy Arms took the role
from £1,000 to £10,000.
of a local beer-house, a no-frills establishment catering for the working men of the area, though it was very spacious and not like the cramped little beer-houses elsewhere in the town. It wasn’t a consequential pub. There were no societies headquartered there and no regular
entertainments. Its most frequent appearance in press reports was from the magistrates’ court, answering charges of being open outside licenced hours. There were also occasional petty theft cases and very occasional vandalism by drunken customers. By and large
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Arms 1902
THE BRITISH SCHOOL AND ELIZABETH WYATT
When the old ‘British School’ in Barton Road closed in the early 1970s it was bought by the Tewkesbury Old People’s Welfare Committee as a base for their Golden Hour Club. They named it ‘Elizabeth Wyatt House’, to honour their founder, who had recently died. Elizabeth Wyatt was worthy of the honour, and worthy of being remembered in the town. She came to Tewkesbury in 1922, on marrying Leonard Wyatt, the Latin and history master at Tewkesbury Grammar School. They set up home in Jessop House, in Church Street. Elizabeth, who was an alumnus of Colston’s Girl’s School in Bristol, had trained as a teacher but didn’t resume her career. A talented pia-
nist, she joined the local Choral Society, eventually becoming Chairman and the Orchestral Society where she became Secretary. She was also a very active secretary of the Tewkesbury Girls Club, showing her keen interest in education.
It was when war broke out that she really used her skills. She took on the role of local organiser of the ‘Penny-a-week’ fund, which raised money to send food parcels to prisoners of war. She established the ‘Tewkesbury Prisoners of War Smokes Fund’, and developed the theme by taking leading roles in the local Prisoners of War Families Association and Soldiers, Sailors and Airman’s Families Association, where she had a role as the local visitor.
In 1944, she stood for election to the Borough Council and topped the poll. She became the sole woman on the Council, and was re-elected in 1949.
A consequence of war was that the ratio of old to young people had been heavily skewed, and the government be-
came concerned about the welfare of the elderly. In 1947 they developed a strategy, and invited Tewkesbury to send a representative to a county-wide meeting to discuss it. Inevitably, Elizabeth Wyatt was the nominee. The plan was to create a national network of Old People’s Welfare Committees, established with central support and guidance. Tewkesbury was chosen to pilot the idea in the county, led by Mrs Wyatt.
She set to work with gusto, creating the Committee to oversee welfare and then the Golden Hour Club to deliver it. Weekly lunches in the Watson Hall were the
by coach trips to destinations near and far. Craft sessions in the Watson Hall were used to create stock for an annual ‘sale of goods’ event in the Town Hall, raising funds for ‘comforts’ Dances, concerts talks and social evenings were added to the repertoire. The value of the initiative was obvious from the start and the club was immensely popular, attracting well
over 100 people to the lunches, and often two coaches for outings.
Elizabeth Wyatt led all this work until 1950, when a health scare forced her withdrawal from public life. She gave up all her responsibilities except the Golden Hour Club, where she remained as Chairman until 1962. Her husband retired in 1960, but sadly he died three years later. She sold up anding quietly until her own
death in 1974. There were no children, and the Wyatt family was slowly forgotten, with just the name of home of the organisation she founded to remember her.
Thomas Collins was the British School’s best-known pupil. His memorial in the Abbey bears the inscription ‘A Workman who need not be ashamed’. That could equally be said about Elizabeth Wyatt. By Steve Goodchild.
now a lasting memorial to its namesake
Tewkesbury Access Forum has recently been formed to work together to enhance the lives of disabled people in Tewkesbury by raising awareness of accessibility issues in the town.
Meetings take place every two months at The Roses and are attended by those with lived experience of the challenges of getting around Tewkesbury, as well as some local authorities and service providers. If
our feedback as we work together to enhance accessibility for all members of the community, including both residents and visitors. We are creating a Tewkesbury town centre map highlighting streets with dropped kerbs, the accessibility of some routes can cause. This would not only visitors to our town, but also support increased footfall to local shops, restaurants, and other
you would be interested in participating, email us at tewkesburyaccessforum@gmail.com or message us on Facebook at Tewkesbury Access Forum.
We aim to review local shops, restaurants and businesses to highlight what works and what doesn’t for the community. We encourage pubs, restaurants, and other businesses to consider
view is of The Roses who has kindly provided the venue for our meetings. As many people know The Roses is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2025. The venue plays a vital role for Tewkesbury residents and visitors by providing a thriving destination for entertainment, creative community and wellbeing groups and youth
theatre.
It is a more modern building than some that we will be reviewing but is an excellent example of how a venue can consistently make their space available to all.
The entrance is level access with automatic doors and the booking comfortable height for those standing or seated.
Row H is reserved for individuals with limited mobility and can be adapted by removing certain seats to accommodate wheelchair users who wish to remain in their chairs. The team is always available to assist if required. A variety of events are held in the upstairs bar. While the lift is quite small, it can accommodate a wheelchair user and one standing person. There is also an accessible toi-
of the building. Suggested improvements:
• It would be great if more than one row could be available for disabled access.
• It would be useful if the seats were higher as them.
• The lift is small and larger wheelchairs or mobility scooters may
• The bar counters are quite high and till points a wheelchair or scooter. (There are lower bar counters available).
• Dropped kerbs on the corners of Sun Street and Oldbury Road are poor. (These areas are not owned by The Roses).
“At The Roses, we believe everyone should be able to access arts, culture, and community spaces with ease
and dignity. That’s why we’re proud to host and support the Tewkesbury Access Forum — a vital initiative led by people with lived experience who are working collaboratively to improve accessibility across our town. By listening, learning, and taking action together, we can create a more welcoming and inclusive Tewkesbury for all.”
— Meg Dunford, Creative Health and Community Wellbeing Producer.
War Graves Tour Tewkesbury
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2025 MEET AT THE CHOLERA MEMORIAL 11.00 AM
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) repeats the popular ‘War Graves Tour’ to Tewkesbury - offering you a free guided tour at Tewkesbury Borough Cemetery on Saturday September 13th at 11 am.
Discover the remarkable stories of the two-dozen men and women of the British and Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, and after, and who are buried within our community.
cal resident Sam Eedle, who is a volunteer for the CWGC.
BOOKING - Click on the CWGC eventbrite link on the home page of Tewkesbury Historical Society website www. tewkesburyhistory.org
(top right of screen if viewing on your laptop, if using a smartfone, just scroll down a bit).
PARKING - at the Leisure Centre.
MEET UP - 11 am sharp at the Cholera Memorial, easily visible
from the Cemetery gates. TOILETS - at Gloucester Road Car Park.
RAILWAY 200 CELEBRATION
SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025
places, people, communities, and ideas – ultimately transforming
Railway 200 is a yearlong, nationwide, partnership-led campaign celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. It aims to inspire a new generation of pioneering talent to choose a career in rail, while encouraging community, railway, and other groups to get involved.
The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railway, will mark this historic anniversary with a special weekend of education, exhibits, and storytelling.
The main hub of activity will be at Toddington Station, where visitors can explore our exhibition centre and discover how volunteers have kept this Cotswold railway running since its preservation from British Railways in 1981.
A programme of talks and presentations from GWSR volunteers will run throughout the weekend in the Tim Mitchell Building on Platform 1 at Winchcombe Station.
Over at Gotherington Station, visitors can step off the train and straight back into the Victorian era, as the private station’s owners present a
superb period display.
On the line itself, we’ll be running an intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel services, offering the perfect opportunity to travel the
route and experience the atmosphere of this landmark celebration.
KIDS GO FREE DURING THIS EVENT! Find out more at www. GWSR.com
2025, Ross on Wye Walking Festival
Ross is an accredited, Walkers are Welcome,ly nature of the welcome in this largely undiscovered area of South Herefordshire.
This is an opportunity to leave the beaten track on a real variety of gentle to medium walks aimed at all abilities – led by informed and enthusiastic people with a fount of local knowledge. Some walks have wonderful special interest themes or activities, while others just explore the natural beauty.
The festival takes place from, 26th to 28th September. With a great programme, some old favourites and some exciting new walks, it also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wye Valley Walk a Long Distance Trail along the river it takes its name from.
To see the full programme or to book a walk, please visit www.walkinginross.co.uk
7TH SEPTEMBER 2025
12TH 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 SEPTEMBER
This event, hosted by Bulldog Fairs, will see a wide range of stalls offering many obsolete toys and models for sale in Severn Hall. 200 Stalls selling the Best in Toy and Model Collecting. Free Parking, Café serving indoor exhibitors together with more outside (weather determines how many). Buying, and collecting covering a wide variety of items.
BUSFEST
What started as a small event called VANFEST in 1994 at The Three counties Showground, Malvern, the annual BUSFEST event has grown to become the world’s LARGEST INTERNATIONAL BUSFESTIVAL event for owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Volkswagen Transporter Van’s.
In BUSFEST 2024 we celebrated our 30th birthday of putting on events at the Malvern Three Counties Showground, those years being split across VANFEST & BUSFEST. Though BUSFEST & VANFEST are far from the only events we have been a part of, our passionate crew have been active members of the Volkswagen scene for decades and have worked with multiple shows to put on events for something they’re so enthusiastic about.
Malvern Autumn Show
26TH, 27TH & 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025
cious food, shopping galore and plenty of fun family entertainment, celebrate the very best of the season at the Malvern Autumn Show on 26, 27 & 28 September 2025.
The UK’s largest harvest festival, Malvern Autumn Show is a highlight of the season, offering up an apple cart load of harvest fun.
From the famous CANNA UK Giant Vegetables Championship to the RHS Flower Show, visitors will be treated to a spectacular celebration of the autumn.
The event also features talks for special guests and live demonstrations by BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and famous foodie faces, countryside shopping galore, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment and activities.
It’s a perfect way to enjoy the best of the autumn season and promises an unforgettable day out for all the family.
FORGOTTEN PUBS with Steve Goodchild (continued)
it seems to have been a well-ordered pub with an honest and decent clientele, seldom hitting the headlines and never for the wrong reasons. In 1848, Henry Hobey stole nearly £10 from a drunken Richard Knight, and in 1856, James and Edwin Craddock stole £16 10s from the landlady, Mrs Insall. In 1879 James Wilkes punched Kate Ryan over a dispute between their children. Fanny Drinkwater drunk and disorderly in 1887. Those were the last recorded court appearances except for matters concerning the licence.
bury pubs, and the Tracy Arms was one of these.
The Cheltenham Original Brewery, the owner, was awarded £1,994 9s 4d compensation and the landlord, Henry Jones was awarded £318 11s 8d.
ly closed early in 1918, the building was sold, a new chapter of its life began and its time as a pub was quickly forgotten.
By Steve
Goodchild.
In 1917, the licencing magistrates used the Compensation Act
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:
2 SEPT - THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF SHOES (WITH SALLY FERRERS)
9 SEPT - FLOG IT! ANTIQUES AND AUCTIONEERING (WITH PETER ASHBURNER)
16 SEPT - MY LIFE AS A CONCORDE PILOT (WITH CAPTAIN JOHN HUTCHINSON)
23 SEPT - VISIT TO THE MORGAN CAR FACTORY AT MALVERN
30 SEPT - UKRAINE: A RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE (WITH GEORGE ELLIS)
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/
Probus Club learns about Mahatma Gandhi
At Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club we recently welcomed Galen Bartholomew who gave us a two part presentation of the life of spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi’s early life in India, London and South Africa in the period from 1869 to 1914 and the second covered his struggle for Indian Independence, religious tolerance and truth up to his death by assassination in 1948.
Galen told us that views on Gandhi were mixed and far from universally positive. Churchill called him a seditious Middle Temple lawyer and an anti-colonialist, whereas to Einstein he was a truly great human being and the most enlightened of all political men.
As a young man Gandhi trained as a lawyer in London and made efforts to adopt the British persona in his clothes and hairstyle, but having moved to South Africa he experienced racial prejudice his becoming a leading civil rights activist.
Later in life he returned to India espous-
ing the principle of “satyagraha” or non-violent protest and civil disobedience which caused terrible publicity for the
British and gave Indianstually led to India’s independence from British rule in 1947.
But Gandhi’s life was about much more than the struggle for Indian independence. He fought injustice, racial prejudice and religious intolerance. He increaspoor and down-trodden, relentlessly encouraged unity between Hin-
dus and Muslims and brought about the end of untouchability in Indian caste society. He wanted to create a new society in India from the roots upwards, not just to produce a situation in which power was transferred from the British Raj to a new Indian ruling class.
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 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 www.probusclub.net/ tewkesbredon
Mahatma Gandhi
SEPTEMBER EVENTS At John Moore Museum
To reserve your place at these events please call 01684 297174 or email education@johnmooremuseum.org
LIVING HISTORY: TUDOR TOURS
This living history tour will take you back in time
reveal her life and daily routines as you wander through the home she
Thomas. Hear Agnes talk about her childhood of how she came to live in Tewkesbury as a merchant’s wife. You will
even get to see a Tudor pot but there is a story behind every object
Date and Times: Sat-
Merchant’s House -
STITCHING LIVES TOGETHER
In the past many people’s lives revolved around the longer practiced locally -
ers and glove makers. This talk explores the lives of some of those working-class textile trades in Tewkesbury in Date and Times: Satur-
Chapel -
BOARD GAMES DAY
Are you wanting an epic
just a quick game or two as you are passing by?
us for a fun and sociable day of board games of
have a game at home that you would like to biscuits will be available –
Date and Times: Sat-
Chapel
NATURE’S INSPIRATION: FULL DAY RESIN EXPERIENCE!
the choice to make two bookmarks or coasters. foraged from the John Moore Museum grounds. After lunch (not provided) you will get to work with another type of resin (UV) to create your very own set of jewellery – a pair of
botanical necklace and ring. If you would prefer can choose to make a style of bookmark or keyring. These will be cured ready for you to wear or box up and take hometion to make an additional set dependent upon and pigments will also be available for those wanting to add a further pop of colour.
Date and Times: Sat-
(Lunch break – food not included)
Chapel
Booking Essential: Limited spaces.
TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALK
Join us for a guided tour of the site of the Battlecover the events leading the people instrumental in this decisive clash between the houses of York and Lancaster. The
but the route is not taxing and is suitable there are some stiles along the route that make it unsuitable for the less mobile. The walks last approximately 2 hours. Just on leads are welcome. Date and Times: Thursday 25th September at Gander Lane car park
Booking Essential: Limited spaces
GHASTLY GHOSTS AND GHOULISH GOINGS ON: ALL HALLOWS IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
tales of Gloucestershire’s– Gloucestershire has county is home to so many spooky goings on that it really should be
Chapel -
tell you the old tales of Gloucestershire. There witches and death and even dogs with terrible breath.
Date and Time: Saturday
Booking Essential: Tickets available for purchase in the museum or book on the John Moore Museum website.
Local Digital Support
On Wednesdays the friendly Tewkesbury Borough DAISI team will be at the Tewkesbury in the morning offering friendly digital support along with equally friendly volunteers from the Got a dodgy email you aren’t sure about? Want to learn to message your family on WhatsApp? Want to learn how to download a mobile game you’re interested in? Not even sure what you want to do but know you want to be tech-ier? Bring and we’ll help you tackle those questions you may and get digital.
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A new exhibition has now opened to the public at the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, telling the story of the coming of the railway to the village in 1904, and the profound effect it had on the people and businesses in the village and surrounding communities. It brought an end to horse-drawn coach transport, as well as enabling local people to travel more quickly, further and more safely than ever. The station was closed by British Railways in 1960 and the line itself was closed
in 1976. A new chapter began with the development of the heritage and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Rail-
way, whose volunteers rebuilt Broadway station following the design of the original. The new station opened in 2018.
Tewkesbury & District Cribbage League
Arms has replaced the Cross Keys Inn due to player demographics.
to ‘win’ the Wooden Spoon in back to back Seasons.
FIRES & STOVES
on the opposite side of the line and the other side of the bridge. A new platform 2 building is being as the station once was
north. Work
and
is little changed thanks to the construction of a new station to the original design. The original (Photograph GWR Trust archive)
With 2 large showrooms to visit for inspiration, and an experienced sales and installation team, we can supply and create exactly what you are looking for.
The scene at the brand-new Broadway Station
to here from that day (Picture by local Broadway photographer John Jacques, GWR Trust archive)
looking
is still taking place on the northbound platform
where the station was
(Picture by Ian Crowder/ GWSR)
one of the panels in the exhibition (Picture by Ian Crowder/GWSR)
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Bredon CC Annual Cricket Camp a huge success
Over 50 junior members attended Bredon Cricket Club annual camp, under the guidance of club coach Connor Andrew. It was wonderful to witness such enthusiasm and skill, which bodes well for the future of the club.
We were once again delighted to welcome Stanton by Dale cricket club on their annual tour of the Cotswolds. They have been visiting the area for over 40 years. This year’s game was played in great spirit with the visitors coming out on top by 15 runs.
Our second X1 have continued in good form, remaining un beaten throughout June and July. This run of form continued into August and the team are on course to win their league championship. The majority of the team are aged under 21 and supported with a sprinkling of older experi-
two games in August saw winning performances against Avoncroft CC 2nds at home and then Pershore CC 4th X1 away. Against
Avoncroft Harry Buckley scored 53 not out chasing 102, after good bowling performances from Alex Antonelli 3 for 19 and Dominic Fenney 3 for 18. Pershore 4th X1 were bowled out for just 79 and Bredon got the winning runs with no loss of wickets.
opening game in August away at Alvechurch & Hopwood CC 1sts X1 and then won at home to Kidderminster CC 2nd X1 the following week. Notable batting performances against Kidderminster include Gary Weekes 115, Martin Hill 63 and Kev Hall 37. Kev Wilkins 4 for 21 and Martin Hill 3 for 28 were the stand out bowlers.
Our end of season presentation evening takes place at the club on Saturday 20th September from 5.30pm.
The junior presentations by seniors and ladies. Tickets are priced at £25 for Adults and £10 for Under 16’s. The ticket includes arrival drink of awards presentation and music in the marquee. There will also be a rafto be won. To buy your tickets for this evening visit our website at bredoncricketclub.com
Heritage Open Days.
St Mary’s Church will hold a Heritage Open Weekend on 13th and 14th September during Heritage Open Days 2025.
The Parish Church of St Mary’s, Ripple lies close to the mighty River Severn between Tewkesbury and Worcester. It is said to be the biggest medieval parish church in the county, with a rich history dating back to 680AD when a char-
ter granted land for the building of a minster. The present church was built in 1180 and remains much the same.
Among its many wonders is the grave of Robert Reeve, the Ripple Giant. He died of a heart attack in 1626 at the
age of 56 having mown Uckinghall meadow single-handed in a day, for a wager. He was said to be 7’ 4” tall. His epitaph reads “As you passe by behold my length but never glory in your strength”.
As well as being a beautiful old building, St Mary’s Church, Ripple is listed Grade 1 by Historic England, among only 2.5% of all listed buildings. It is considered to be of “outstanding architectural or historic interest”. Among its many treasures is one of of misericords, sixteen seats used by monks, intricately carved in
1643. It spilled over into the village and no doubt the church and ended in a rare defeat for the Parliamentarians. Brigadier -
er of Britain’s oldest Civil War re-enactment group, The Sealed Knot Society, lived in Ripple Parish and has a plaque in St Mary’s. The church is home to the Society and holds a splendid service every October attended by 90 or more Society Members in full uniform. The Sealed Knot Society will hold an exhibition in St Mary’s Church over the Heritage Weekend.
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the late 15th century and each telling a story about English rural life. There is an extremely rare copy of the “She” Bible printed in 1613 and so called because of a typographical error that used the word she in place of he. Other known copies are at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Exeter, Salisbury and Durham Cathedrals and one other fortunate parish church.
The village of Ripple is celebrated for its English Civil War Battle of Ripple Field in April of
Bulbs for Autumn Planting
•
& planted containers
• Cottage garden plants, shrubs & trees
• Plant, lawn & garden care products
• Specialist composts & decorative gravels
• Terracotta, glazed and plastic pots
• Specialist bird care products
There will be history tours each day, important stained glass to see, Bell Tower tours, activities for children, refreshments, toilets and parking. Everyone is invited, at no cost, although donations are always welcome.
Ripple itself is a historic community dating back to the 7th century with origins in the Iron Age and a mention in the Domesday Book of 1086. At that time Ripple Parish included Upton Upon Severn, and Holdfast. There are many listed buildings in the Parish, and the church sits comfortably
and 15th century Ripple Hall. A village walk makes an enjoyable conclusion to a church visit. A guided map will be available.
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DAYTIMEDANCESwithCateandGeorge. George.Thenext DaytimeDancedate isFri5thSeptat TheWatsonHall,Barton Street,1-4pm.Allare welcome-dancersand spectators!Freetea, coffee,fruitandbiscuits.
WANTTOTALK ABOUTDEMENTIA?Afreeandfriendly informaldrop-infor anyonewhowantsto talk,onThurs4thSept, 10-11.30amatthe RosesTheatre.Hosted byTewkesbury DementiaAction Alliance,(agroupof caringpeopleandprofessionals-theretolisten,offersupportand sign-postyoutosupport wherepossible).
TEWKESBURY NATURERESERVEOutdoorMindful CraftWorkshop: Relax andgetcreativeonthe reserve,Mon1stSep 6pm-7:30pmand WildlifeWalkand Talk: Joinusforawalk on(oraround)the reserve,learnaboutthe wildlifeand
enjoyacuppa!Tues 16thSep10:30am12pm.Checkall upcomingevents onthewebsite oremail3w@ tewkesburynaturereserve.org.ukfordetails VolunteerDays: Comeandget involvedonthereserve! Workingpartiesoccur twiceamonth,with cupsofteaprovided. Email:volunteers @tewkesburynaturereserve.org.ukfor moreinformation.
JOHNMOORE MUSEUM -freeguided walkstartingattheJM Museum- Firstsignsof Autumn -Withtherisingtemperatures,our gardenareashave rushedaheadinto theirautumnphase.Join usonarelaxedstroll,as welookforearlysigns ofautumnapproaching, Thurs11thSep11am. Bookingessential:Call 01684297174,oremail education@johnmooremuseum.org Board GamesDay -Sat 13thSep,dropin10am to4pm,£1perperson. Haveanepicall-day clash,orperhapsjusta
quickgameortwoas youarepassingby. Afunandsociableday ofboardgamesofdifferentdifficultiesand durations.Bringgames alongifyoulike. Teaandcoffee available.OldBaptist Chapel,OldBaptist ChapelCourt,Offof ChurchStreet, Tewkesbury,GL20 5RZ. Tewkesbury BattlefieldWalk -guidedtourofthesiteofthe 'BattleofTewkesbury 1471'.Discoverthe eventsleadinguptothe battleandthepeople instrumentalinthis decisiveclashbetween thehousesofYorkand Lancaster.Thefieldscan sometimesbemuddy,so wewouldrecommend
stoutshoes,butthe routeisnottaxingand issuitableformost. Unfortunately,there aresomestilesalong theroutethatmakeit unsuitableforthe lessmobile.Thewalks lastapproximately2 hours.Dogsonleads arewelcome.Thurs 25thSep,10am.Limited spaces,sobookingis essential.Ticketsavailableinthemuseumor bookontheJMMuseum website.Thewalkis free,butdonationsare muchappreciated.Meet atGanderLanecarpark.
ROOTSAND REFLECTIONS -isa communityoralhistory projectcapturingpersonalstories,memories andreflectionsfrom peopleagedover60in Gloucestershire.Weare especiallyinterestedin talesofeverydaylife, socialhistory,andhow theenvironmentand surroundingshave changedovertime. Wewillbe holding recordingsessions inTewkesburyLibrary LABthisSeptember (45-60mins)andwould lovetoreachasmany
peopleaspossible.To findoutmoreandbook yoursession,enquireat thelibraryoremail sally.williams3@gloucestershire.gov.ukFormore info:gloslibraries.uk/ news/roots-andreflectionsSeveralother librariesareholding recordingtoo.
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REPAIRCAFÉ -Held monthlyinTewkesbury BaptistChurch,2-5pm, nextsessionSat20th Sept.Pleasedouble checkbeforetravelling. Bringelectricals,toys, clothes,costumejewellery,anythingthat needsfixing.Toolscan alsobesharpened.Tea andcoffeeavailable whileyouwait.
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CARERSHUB -Willbe usingtheNHSBusthis Septemberto promoteCarers’services.Thisinitiativeis forconnecting,sharing resourcesandoffering supporttoindividualsin makinginformedchoices.Thurs25thSepAt TewkesburyDobbies, 9.30am–3.00pm.
STONEHILLS COMMUNITYGROUPIfyouliveontheestate, pleasegetintouch withcatecody99@gmail. com
GLOUCESTERSHIRE RECYCLES -forinformationvisitthewebsite www.gloucestershire recycles.com
GDASS(Gloucestershire DomesticAbuse SupportService)Contact thehelpdeskon01452 726570oremailsupport@gdass.org.uk. Websitewww.gdass.org. ukalsohasinformation andresourcesifyou areconcernedthatyou orsomeoneyouknow maybeavictimof domesticabuse.
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UTILITAARENA, BIRMINGHAM 4Sep:TomGrennan 20Sep:Onerepublic 22Sep:DeaconBlue 23-24Sep:LewisCapaldi utilitaarenabham.co.uk
NECBIRMINGHAM 6-7Sep:MasterDance 7-10Sep:AutumnFair 13Sep:CatShowLive www.thenec.co.uk
EVERYMAN THEATRECHELTENHAM 4-13Sep:TheTalented MrRipley 7Sep:EdByrne,Tom Ward&KateLucas 14Sep:JoelDommett everymantheatre.org.uk
THECOURTYARD, HEREFORD 23Sep:TheStageleft Podcast,offtherecord www.courtyard.org.uk
MALVERNTHEATRES 15-17Sep:JustMacbeth 16-20Sep:ThePartyGirls 23-22Sep:2:22 AGhostStory malvern-theatres.co.uk
RSCSTRATFORD 13Sep-25Oct: MeasureforMeasure 27Sep-15Nov: CyranodeBergerac www.rsc.org.uk
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Allmakesandmodelsundertaken Allourworkiscarriedouttomanufacturerspecification byfullytrainedtechnicians NattonGarageandMOTCentre,NattonLane,Ashchurch,TewkesburyGL207BG
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SWANTHEATRE, WORCESTER 5-6Sep:When VincentMetJohn 9Sep:FlamencoDance worcestertheatres.co.uk
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