Bishop's Cleeve Magazine September'18

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by Jackie Brewster LOCAL EVENT Heritage Open Days CHARITY Cuppa & Cake for a Good Cause

September 2018

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PUZZLE ANSWERS SUDOKU (p. 10)

MAY MOD NAY NOD YAM YON 4 Letters DAMN MANY

MAYO MOAN MYNA 5 Letters NOMAD 6 Letters DYNAMO

(p. 9)

QUIZ (p. 10) (1) Orville and Wilbur, (2) KLM (3) The Moon, (4) Chuck Yeagar (5) Air Force Two (6) New York City and Paris (7) Spruce Goose (8) Denmark, (9) (a) Hong Kong (10) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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PICTOGRAMS (p. 10) 1. Pick up the pieces 2. Maid of honour 3. The elephant in the room WORDWHEEL (p. 10) DESPATCH

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (p. 11) 1. Finger Missing 2. Blanket Colour 3. Watch gone 4. Pink jumper pattern 5. Backpack bottom 6. Teeth 7. Headphones 8. T-shirt picture 9. Rucksack Pocket 10. Hat

3 Letters ADO AND ANY DAM DAY DON MAD MAN

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Staying on the topic of hot drinks and sweet treats, The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is coming up at the end of this month. The annual event raises vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and there's still time if you wish to get involved - see page 13.

And if you're looking for a way to burn the extra calories you'll gain from eating the cake, then why not take the family out to explore the local area during the Heritage Open Days, which will see thousands of events take place - see page 24 for more information.

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Short Story

The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town

By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.”

“Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”

“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head.

“I wasn’t looking.”

“It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.”

“Business must be booming,” Dave said.

Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.

“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”

“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”

“Anything we can help with?”

Dave said, folding up his chamois.

“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered.

“Great job.”

“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”

“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.”

“Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.”

“Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.”

Barry nodded in emphatic agreement.

“I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.”

“I didn’t spot that,” Dave said.

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“Did you Barry?”

It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent.

“Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered.

There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry.

“Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head.

“Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.

“That’s actually worse!”

“Mine’s an extra-large.”

“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”

The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.

Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”

“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”

“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.”

He turned back to Dave and Barry.

“Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?”

“Window cleaning’s a dirty business.”

Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.”

“Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.”

“Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.

“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal.

“You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded.

“I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.”

The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building.

“You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.”

“Remember to wear it next time we clean Burn-Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”

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This is slower, and longer, than some drivers, who are doing 50 along that road.

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MAO D N Y

3 Letters ADO AND You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the ANY letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns DAM DAY are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a DON normal everyday word.

MAD 3 letters: 14 4 letters: 5 5 letters: 1 6 letters: 1 MAN

MAY MOD NAY NOD YAM YON 4 Letters DAMN MANY

MAYO MOAN MYNA 5 Letters NOMAD 6 Letters DYNAMO

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PICTOGRAMS

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UNORHO 5 words

WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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1. What were the first names of the Wright brothers, who are generally regarded as having invented the world’s first successful aeroplane?

2. What three consecutive letters in the alphabet give the name of the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands?

3. What was the intended destination in the 1982 film Airplane 2: The Sequel?

4. On a plane he nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, who was the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight?

5. What is the air traffic control call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the US Vice President, but not the US President?

6. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight on a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. In which city did he take-off and in which city did he land?

7. Making its only flight on November 2nd 1947, what was the two-word rhyming nickname of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, which was the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history?

8. If you flew due east from Edinburgh airport, what would be the first country you would fly over after leaving Scotland?

9. Is the airline Cathay Pacific the flag carrier of… a) Hong Kong; b) Singapore; or c) Malaysia?

10. In which 1960s film does the title character fly to a fictional European region called Vulgaria?

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Spot the difference

There are 10 differences between the two images below. How many can you spot?

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Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)

Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.

Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)

TIP

For jam-filled doughnuts, place 3tbsp raspberry jam in a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle.

Insert the tip of a knife into each doughnut and twist to make a hole. Push the tip of the nozzle in the hole and pipe about 1tsp of jam into each doughnut.

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1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan

and heat gently until the butter has melted. Cool for 5 minutes.

2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.

3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.

4. Knock back the dough and divide and shape

into 16 balls. Place, well spaced, on the baking sheets and cover with lightly oiled cling film.

Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until puffy.

5. Half fill a large deep pan with vegetable oil and

heat to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the hot fat browns in 30 seconds. Fry the doughnuts, 4-5 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat.

Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.

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Local History

“A SQUARE DEAL AND A SQUARE MEAL�

The wooden slides were always very popular.

The continuing story of Eversfield Tea and Pleasure Grounds, Bishop's Cleeve.

After the war ended in 1919 there was a new start for the Pleasure Grounds with a new slogan (above) and a new brochure, which promised 'only one party (if 200 or over) will be booked on the same day except with mutual consent.' The attractions soon proved as popular as ever and even the destruction of the Dutch barn in a fire in 1921 provided only an opportunity to expand. In its place, a permanent brick-built hall with a stage was erected.

This also served as a village hall when the grounds closed for the winter.

Ice cream and lemonade were made here by hand but the sticks of Bishop's Cleeve rock were made in Gloucester!

As the 1920s progressed new ways of attracting visitors were explored.

The Humpty Dumpty cart seemed a 16

good idea. It carried two adults or three children and was pushed by two men.

If you are wondering how it gained its name, the axle was attached to both wheels one foot from their centre! It soon proved so dangerous it was normally locked up. Then there was the Flying Dutchman - a seesaw which also rotated around its centre. Eversfield seemed to specialise in attractions designed to make its visitors queasy! Modern health and safety regulators would take a very dim view of the higher and larger wooden slide which replaced the gently inclined do-it-yourself railway. The photograph of it in my previous article shows it had no safety rails. However, serious accidents seem to have been remarkably rare.

During the 1930s Alick Denley, who since 1921 had been in partnership with Charles Wright after his brother George had left to run a bakery in Gloucester, continued to develop the attractions. Two donkeys,

one black and the other white were bought to give rides to the young visitors.

An outside stage was constructed where for a small sum visitors could enjoy a Pierrot show and later in the decade wonder at 'Professor Garrard', a conjurer accompanied by his wife, who both dressed in Chinese costumes.

In that pre-television age, they must have provided quite a spectacle! Nearly all the attractions were free once the admission price had been paid. However, it did cost 1d to ride on the hand-cranked miniature roundabout. Alick's son David tells us he did not enjoy turning the handle. He rather more willingly helped to bring bags of coconuts from the railway station for the coconut shy, where one ball cost 1d and seven cost 6d (2 1/2p) which ironically was the price to buy one anyway.

The 1930s also brought electricity which made the catering much easier, especially

making the ice cream, but on the other hand, the decade also saw an increasing problem - parking and road congestion in Station Road as more groups came by charabanc. Part of the grounds had to be converted into a small carpark. Here was evidence that Eversfield continued to be a popular destination right up to the outbreak of war in 1939.

However, at the end of the war six years later the attractions had suffered badly from neglect and the post-war years promised to be very different from the inter-war years. Although it was a sad decision, it was not a difficult one to make and so Alick Denley sold up. Today modern housing covers the site and no clues remain of this remarkable attraction which brought thousands of visitors to Bishop's Cleeve in the first three decades of the last century.

- David Aldred

Children in their Sunday best pose for the photographer

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HAM, ROASTED PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE FLAN Serves 4

Ready in 50 minutes

Using a ready-rolled sheet of puff pastry makes this summer flan a doddle to make. Serve warm or cold with a peppery watercress and rocket salad and some boiled new potatoes for a lovely late summer lunch or supper.

• 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 320g packet readyrolled puff pastry sheet • 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to garnish • 75g feta cheese, crumbled • 6 slices Parma ham • Freshly ground black pepper • Beaten egg, to glaze 18

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Place the peppers and garlic in a shallow roasting tin and drizzle over half the olive oil.

Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until just tender.

Unroll the pastry sheet onto a large baking sheet lined with baking paper. Arrange the tomatoes over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border, and scatter over the thyme leaves.

Top with the crumbled feta and ruffles of Parma ham. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil.

Gently fold in the pastry edges a little to give a raised border. Brush the pastry border with beaten egg.

Bake the flan for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden and the peppers are lightly charred in places. Serve warm or cold garnished with the extra thyme leaves.

TIPS • You can use any other variety of continental

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• Remove the packet of pastry from the fridge about 20 minutes before unrolling to allow it to soften a little.

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Gardening

WONDERFUL WINDOW BOXES

By Pippa Greenwood

As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box?

be less likely to sit around the roots and cause the plants to suffer or die. To keep weight to a minimum, use broken up polystyrene from bedding plants or the packaging around household appliances instead of the grit or gravel.

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securing a quarter final match. After 17 ends of the quarter final, Mason had won 15-5, booking his place in the County semi-final.

In the semi-final at Chester Road, Mason played Steve Poyner from Vines Park, leading for the first 15 ends, but at 11-11 after 16 ends, the momentum changed and Poyner secured a 16-12 victory. Despite not making the final, this was a great result and achievement for Dan Mason and Overbury Bowling Club.

The County 2-wood competition is played over 21 ends per match and with each match taking around 45 minutes, all rounds up to and including the quarter final are played on one day.

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After two matches against Middleton Cup team members, winning 16-14 and 17-12, Mason then met Williams in the next round. Following a closely fought match, Mason prevailed 16-13,

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Food, bar and bites available (bringing outside food/drink not permitted). Standard ticket £14 (BYO deck chair or picnic rug). www.cowleymanor.com CLASSIC CAR RALLY 16 Sept, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD View the range of classic cars on display and discover the 1000-year history of Sudeley Castle. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE U3A SHOWCASE EVENT 17 Sept, 2.15pm - 3.30pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Drop-in event for prospective new members/existing members. Learn all about BC U3A’s wide range of interest groups and the many successful projects that were undertaken during the last year. Ideas for new groups welcome. www.cleeve-u3a.org.uk CHELTENHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 17 - 22 Sept, various times A great line-up of top comedians and up and coming stars, performing in various venues across town. www. cheltenhamcomedy.com

Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses

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Floral Design Class

10 October, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Learn to create your own beautiful floral arrangement to take home and enjoy.

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CRESCENDO BIG BAND – AFTERNOON SWING CONCERT 23 Sept, Doors open 2.30pm, Gupshill Manor, GL20 5SY A full big band line-up of top musicians from Gloucestrshire, the Midlands and Southwest playing big band classics from the swing era & more recent times. Admission £9. Tony Sheppard 01452 714287. www.crescendoband.co.uk THE VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB 29 Sept, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Vintage Sports-Car Club’s ‘Long Course’ Hill Climb. www.prescott-hillclimb.com ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT 29 Sept, 7pm - 1am, Jurys Inn Cheltenham, GL510TS A sensational tribute by Voulez 2 performing all of ABBA's Greatest Hits! £32.95 per person; incl: 3-course meal, live entertainment & disco. To book: 01242 232691 or cheltenham_

conference@jurysinns.com. www.jurysinns.com CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON 30 Sept, 9am, Cheltenham Racecourse Affiliated Running Club Member £35; Non-Club Member £38 (plus booking fees). Sign up now! www.cheltenhamhalf.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS 30 Sept, 7.30pm, Tithe Barn John Coghlan's Quo. Tickets: £16. To book, visit www.cleeveconcerts.com.

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL Mon - Wed, 9am - 3pm, Thu, 9 - 11am, Fri, 10am 12pm, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, GL20 8NT Toddler & baby groups.

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BISHOP'S CLEEVE CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry.

Libby Cleal: 07776 301767.

BISHOP'S CLEEVE PLAYERS 2nd Tue/month, 7.30 - 9.30pm, School Room, The Tithe Barn Am-drama group, roles available not just acting. bishopscleeveplayers@ yahoo.co.uk, www. bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE U3A 3rd Mon/month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments after presentation. gen@cleeve-u3a.org.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE WI MEETING Tuesdays, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, GL52 8LU Tel. 01242 677520. 18 Sept: T4U - Shoebox Charity; speaker: Mary Jones. Competition: How many words can you make from “SHOEBOX CHARITY"?

BOOK FAIR 1st Sun/month, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Quality second hand books, postcards & ephemera. 50p, U16s free. 01452 546879, terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk.

BROWNIES (7-10 YEARS) www.girlguiding.org.uk BUMPS & BABIES Tuesdays, Bishop's Cleeve Library For new mums & babies.

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CHELT. PARKINSON’S GROUP Last Tue/month - eves or daytime, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Rd, GL51 8PX Information, friendship and support to those with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694, jhenderson@parkinsons. org.uk. tiny.cc/ParkinsonChelt DRAWING & PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS 1st Fri/month, 10am - 12 noon, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN £12 per session. Contact Gemma Hastilow to reserve your place: 01242 602727.

LADIES PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 4 Sept: All about the pearls we wear; speaker: Frances Benton. 18 Sept: Outing. 2 Oct: My life at Court; Richard Burton.

LITTLE ANGELS TODDLER GROUP Tue: Term time only, 1.30pm 3pm, Methodist Church, Bishop’s Close GL52 8NT Toys, crafts, slide, ride-ons, baby area. 07878393537 LUNCH DATE 1st Wed/month, 12pm - 1.30pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe £5 for soup & a pudding. Raising money for local charities.

MINDFUL RELAXATION Tuesdays, 2pm Informal sessions with life coach Shelagh Greygoose: 01242 602849 MIND MANAGEMENT & GUIDED RELAXATION Mondays, 8pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. For details: 07980 269509.

OPERA: NORTH COTSWOLDS U3A GROUP 3rd Wed/month, 2pm, Stanton Village Hall For all opera lovers.

No expertise, just enthusiasm needed. colin.davison@ hotmail.co.uk, 01242 603317.

WINCH. LADIES PROBUS CLUB Alternate Tuesdays, 10am, Winchcombe Methodist Hall Coffee followed by a talk.

Also walks, outings & lunches.

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WOODMANCOTE PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 10am, New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 4 Sept: Metamorphosis; speaker: Dr. P. J. Crook. 11 Sept: The Dragon Dodger; speaker: Michael Gillan.

18 Sept: Club trip to Somerset.

25 Sept: Dad’s Underground Army; speaker: Bill King.

WOODMANCOTE WI 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Woodmancote Village Hall 20 Sept: Wandering Cook; speaker: Richard Burton.

FITNESS & EXERCISE DANCE WITH PARKINSON'S Mondays, 2pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe £5 per session. No dance knowledge needed.

Tel. 01242 603247 MORRIS DANCING Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm, Abbey Primary School, Winchc.

Happenstance Border Morris dancing welcomes all.

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HEALTH WALK Thursdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Meet outside the Plaisterers Arms. Tel. 01242 582360

HEIDI'S HEROES Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd Fitness class run by Cheltenham charity Heidi's Heroes. Open to those with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis.

Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@cancer-physio.com.

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Tuesdays, 11.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Gentle exercise class for older people. 07746 672 726, besocialwinchcombe.com TEA DANCE Last Wednesday/month 2 - 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe Live music from Don Adams, entry fee incl. refreshments & cake. 01242 603247 WALKING FOOTBALL & RUGBY Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Rd, GL54 5EE Football Mondays 3pm, 01242 603196. Rugby Fridays 10.30am, 01452 872273. besocialwinchcombe.com WINCHCOMBE GUIDED WALKS 11am & 2.30pm, Sundays Starting at the Winchcombe TIC, open to visitors or residents.

Covering history of the area,

If you have supplied details for us to include your club or event in this section, please check the details. If anything is incorrect or needs changing, please email the details to sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk. If you would like to be at the top of the section and have more details included please contact Sarah on 01242 388367 to discuss our £12+VAT premium entries.

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MUSIC BLUE MOON HARMONY CHOIR Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Over 40 members. CDs supplied to help with learning. 01242 251531, bluemoonharmony.co.uk CLEEVE CHORALE Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Road No previous experience required. 01242 674114.

CLEEVE HARMONY LADIES A CAPELLA CHORUS Wednesdays, 7.45 10pm, The Tithe Barn Brand new chorus. cleeve.md@gmail.com, 07737 280336, Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus.

GOTHERINGTON SINGERS Mondays, 7.45- 9.30pm,

Gotherington Village Hall & Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham. Ladies choir, wide range of music.

No experience needed.

01242 523168, www. gotheringtonsingers.co.uk.

THE ISBOURNE SINGERS Wednesdays 8pm - 9pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe Ladies choir, includes classical and songs from the shows.

01242 603204 or 01242 672849.

WINCHCOMBE COMMUNITY CHOIR Wednesdays (term-time) 10am - 12pm, Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe 01905 620827, 07850 547916 or lizhooper@naturalvoice.net.

WINCHCOMBE FOLK NIGHT 1st Tue/month, 8 - 11pm, The White Hart Inn, GL54 5LJ Singers, musicians and audiences welcome to join our regular performers.

Tel. 01242 602236.

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Life Begins

DROWNING IN DOCUMENTS? It’s time to free up your files Overstuffed filing drawers, bulging boxes of payslips, tax records, bank statements and invoices that go back years. Sounds familiar?

We’re all guilty of hoarding personal documents, many of them kept just in case we need to refer to them again in future. However, in many cases, the paperwork we hold is probably so outdated that it’s not worth keeping.

It’s hard to know exactly how long we’re supposed to keep our documents, and – when they are out of date – how to dispose of them safely. Here are some essential tips for handling and processing your personal documentation.

Which documents should I keep, and for how long?

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claiming expenses, you might need to keep some of your documents for a longer period.

Bank, credit card and loan statements: According to money-saving guru Martin Lewis, these should be retained for at least six years. However, he recommends keeping them as long as possible just in case there’s another mis-selling scandal, like the recent PPI affair.

Utility bills: It’s probably worth holding on to these for 12 months, as this allows you to keep track of what you actually use.

Receipts and warranties: You should keep hold of important receipts for six years, but warranties can be disposed of after the date they expire.

Insurance documents: Don’t throw old policy documents away if there’s a chance someone may make a retrospective claim against you. Alternatively, if your policy insured you against injury at work, you may be able to claim after the policy

has elapsed, provided you can prove your medical issue relates to the time in question.

and just one document with one person’s financial information can earn them thousands of pounds.

P45s and payslips: HMRC recommends that individuals keep tax-related paperwork such as payslips and P45s for at least twenty-two months from the end of the relevant tax year.

So what’s the best way to dispose of financial documents such as bank statements?

Medical records: Any documents you hold relating to your medical history should be kept indefinitely. Your GP will also hold this information but there may be times (for example, if you’re applying for travel insurance) when you’ll need dates and details of medical treatments.

Personal documents: These include birth and marriage certificates, National Insurance certificates, court orders and decrees, deeds, copies of wills, share certificates, motor vehicle documents and mortgage papers. Such documents should be stored securely and kept forever.

Don’t throw your identity out with the rubbish Earlier this year a concerned neighbour on the Doddington Estate in Wandsworth, London, stopped to film three people rifling through a refuse bin that contained letters and other paperwork. She reported this activity anonymously to the Daily Mail, warning: “I’ve seen people of all kinds going through the bins before, so I’ve become more and more concerned about this... I want my friends and neighbours to be aware that this goes on and take the time to destroy any personal information from the letters they are throwing away.”

Many criminals are prepared to scavenge through bins and even landfill sites to obtain personal data. Identity theft and incidents involving stolen bank details have become big business for fraudsters,

Shredding: If you tear up a document by hand, the chances are that a criminal could still put it together like a jigsaw. Shredding is a much safer option and you can buy a cheap, hand-operated shredder from around £10.99 upwards. The safest types of shredder are the ‘cross-cut’ or ‘microcut’ varieties, which cut in two directions rather than one, but they are more expensive. If you have literally hundreds of documents to destroy, you could consider using a commercial shredding service, but be aware that most charge a minimum fee of around £80.

Burning: Incinerating your documents is a simple solution, but do bear in mind any local authority restrictions if you are planning to light a bonfire. Consider the fire risk and make sure your smoke doesn’t cause nuisance to neighbours.

Soaking: You can destroy paper by mulching it in a bucket of water. When it dissolves it should be easy to tear it up, but make sure it’s reduced to an unreadable pulp before throwing it away.

It’s ironic that in this digital age when the ‘paper-free office’ should be a reality, we’re actually using more paper than ever, so by recycling your paper waste, you are ultimately helping the environment.

Tackling those piles of outdated paperwork will also create more space in your home, as well as ticking off another task on your ‘to do’ list. So what are you waiting for? Don’t delay, start sorting!

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