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Tuesday 10 May 2011

The Tewkesbury Directory has a print run of 10,000 with an estimated readership of 25,000. Delivered door-to-door every 8 weeks, areas covered include: Tewkesbury Central, Wheatpieces, Walton Cardiff, Mitton, Northway, Stonehills, Battle Road area, Harbourside, Twixtbears, St John’s Court , Newtown, Northway, Ashchurch, Pamington, Aston-on-Carrant, Kinsham, Kemerton, Bredon, Bredon’s Hardwick, Bredon’s Norton, Westmancote, Overbury, Conderton, Beckford, Great Washbourne, Teddington, Alstone, Alderton, Fiddington, Tredington, Shuthonger, Church End, Twyning, Eckington. Copies are also delivered to local shops and business receptions.

Sister directory: The Bishop’s Cleeve, Woodmancote & Winchcombe Directory has a print run of 9,000 with an estimated readership of 22,500. Delivered door-to-door every 8 weeks, areas covered include named areas and also surrounding villages such as Gotherington, Gretton, Greet, Prescott, Stoke Orchard, Oxenton, Dixton, Southam & Cleeve Hill. For more info on this advertising in this area contact Vicky.

TO REQUEST A PRICE LIST VISIT www.thebishopscleevedirectory.co.uk or www.thetewkesburydirectory.co.uk and click on ADVERTISING

HOW TO ADVERTISE IN THIS DIRECTORY 01684 772 572 / 07912 5757 41 info@thetewkesburydirectory.co.uk www.thetewkesburydirectory.co.uk 1. Click on Advertise to request a full price list.

2. Click on Submit Your Advert to book.

3. Artwork or advert info for design purposes can also be submitted online or emailed to the above address.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY Congratulations to our competion winners for Feb/Mar issue: N Jones (Gloucester Rugby tickets); R Everiss (Roses Theatre Cinema tickets)

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Spotlight on Goodies Jewellery Beauty Tips: Eyeslashes Your Health: Back Pain Spotlight on Sevanity Spotlight on Zumba with Sue Sunset on Everest Local History Technology: DIY Goes Digital Cartoon Motoring Review Spotlight on The French Car Centre Drop out puzzle On the Road Quiz Increase the value of your home Humour: Larry No-Mates Home Improvement: Your Kitchen Sudoku Your Home: Colour Confidence Gardening with Pippa Greenwood Plant of the Month Recipe Spotlight on The Lower Lode Inn Crossword National Pet Month Children’s Activity Page Books you must own!

Wordsearch Puzzle Solutions School Terms Useful Local Information Competitions Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés Taxis & Takeaways Index of Advertisers The Roses Theatre Listings

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Is your Will up to date?

Do you even have a Will?

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If you answer to any of these questions, there is even greater urgency for you to have a Will written...

• Do you have children?

• Do you own a business that will need to keep running?

• Do you have a property?

• Are you concerned about inheritance tax?

• Do you have a business partnership?

• Do you own any possessions that you would like left to particular individuals?

• Do you wish to set up multiple trusts or give multiple gifts to individuals or charity?

• Do you have particular wishes over your funeral arrangements?

Noel Greaves offers a bespoke, detailed service to his clients and deals with straightforward through to very complex Wills, including large estates and business continuation.

Noel can visit you at your home or you can come in to his office in Tewkesbury to discuss your requirements.

www.copperfieldsepp.co.uk

Tel: 01684 851224

Mobile: 07852 179533

e-mail: noel@ cffm.co.uk

Unit 44, Basepoint Business Centre, Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8SD

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Grab your Goodies here!

Tracy Atton is based in Tewkesbury, making and designing unique handcrafted jewellery. She regularly attends craft fairs but her main source of bookings are home parties which are very popular. Home parties appeal because they are an enjoyable way to spend an evening with friends and everyone can get together to try the jewellery on in friendly environment and have fun. There is plenty of time to browse and there is absolutely no pressure selling involved. It is great for hosts too, as they can match jewellery with clothes in their wardrobes and earn free and/or discounted jewellery on the night.

Tracy’s collections include necklaces, bracelets, earrings and occasionally rings too. Her range is versatile and appeals to ladies of all ages, with a hippy, funky range for her younger market and sophisticated, easy to wear necklaces for ladies who want to complement their business attire or want jewellery that will be perfect for that special evening out. All Tracy’s creations are either oneoffs or she will make a limited number of each colour or design.

151 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

Now open! Your first choice for that distinctive gift or card for any occasion.

We offer a unique selection of quality glass, metal and wooden items, locally sourced and hand-crafted.

Also jewellery, luxury toiletries and smaller gifts.

Email fergus@badgerandfergus.co.uk www.badgerandfergus.co.uk Please feel free to pop in and browse.

We look forward to seeing you!

Choosing to use glass, wooden, semi precious and shell beads, Tracy also hand makes polymer clay beads to complete her designs, and uses chain, wire, cord, silk, leather and suede to string her creations.

Prices: start from only £4 for a pair of earrings with the average cost of a glass bead necklace currently at £8. Semi precious stone necklaces and pendants start from £10.

Contact Tracy Atton Tel: (01684) 291845 Email: tracy.goodies@sky.com

Handcrafted designs

for every occasion from daytime to evening

Goodies Jewellery Parties are a fun way to try and experiment with jewellery To book a party and receive a host pack call Tracy on 01684 291845 or email: tracy.goodies@sky.com Based in Tewkesbury

Hosts can earn free or discounted jewellery

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYE

Beck & Call

The White Rose Gallery

The help you need when you need it most

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Tewkesbury Home Support DO YOU NEED HELP IN THE HOME?

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I can help with all your light domestic duties, including ironing, shopping and cleaning.

I charge £8 per hour and supply a professional service to a very high standard.

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A confidentiality policy is adopted at all times and references are available upon request. CRB checked.

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Please contact Debbie on 07756645088 or email me at dhyldon@btinternet.com

Tel: 077 6014 0612

• Personal Care • Domestic Support such as shopping, cleaning & laundry • Social Care where we help maintain social contact, make appointments, etc.

• Nutritional Care - meal preparation and menu planning

We also offer a 24 hour care package for people who need continual support

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BEAUTY TIPS Eyelashes Great eyelashes will really accentuate your eyes and give you a wide-awake look. Although not all ladies are blessed with long, thick eyelashes, there are many options available to give either a completely natural look or obviously emphasised eyes.

The most immediate but shortest lasting choice is to use mascara. There are numerous options offering lash lengthening and thickening. Buying a good brand and taking the time to apply a couple of coats will really pay dividends.

If your eyelashes are fair, it is very difficult with mascara to colour right down to the eyelid so you should opt to have your eyelashes dyed which will naturally appear to lengthen your lashes too. You can do it at home but the results will be far better if you ask a professional and it’s an inexpensive salon treatment which lasts for several weeks.

False eyelashes are commonplace in the world of celebrities, and ranges are available from a naturally

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enhanced look through to over-thetop and even obviously false using colours, jewels or feathers. They are best for a special occasion though rather than for regular daily use.

If you love the effect of ‘falsies’ but want something longer lasting and more practical, then consider semi-permanent eyelash extensions.

These are applied a lash at a time and are tailored to suit you. They will look and feel completely natural and although you don’t really need mascara too, you can still apply a little to the end of your lashes for extra emphasis. They will last around 8 to 12 weeks, although an ‘infill’ is recommended after 3 to 4 weeks.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYE

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Back Pain Back pain is a debilitating condition which is said to affect seven out of ten adults at some point in their lives.

It’s often difficult for the individual to say exactly what caused the problem. However typical triggers include • standing, sitting or bending down for long periods • lifting, pushing or pulling loads that are too heavy • bending from your back instead of your knees and hips • falling or tripping up • stress or anxiety meaning your muscles are tense • being overweight • generally having poor posture More serious back conditions may be unrelated to any of these factors however. A slipped disc, osteoporosis or a fracture are extremely painful and will need medical attention, but are fortunately quite rare.

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Although you might recognise the cause of your back pain and resolve to avoid the triggers in the future, in the short term relief will be the highest priority.

The first thing to remember is that bed rest can actually aggravate low back pain, so only go to bed in order to sleep. You should stay active and continue your daily routine as normally as you can.

Relief can often be gained by applying hot or cold packs, or using an over-the-counter gel that contains pain relief or has anti-inflammatory properties. A normal painkiller (aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen) will also be very effective so do take these as often as recommended.

Finally, although on-going severe pain will need a visit to your GP, if your back or neck problem has occurred as a result of a strain or a bad sleeping position, many physiotherapists will be able to see you the same day and will be able to offer advice to prevent a reoccurrence of the problem.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Owned and operated by qualified Beauty Therapist and Make-Up Artist Sevi Pardale, Sevi looks forward to welcoming you to Sevanity, the recently opened Beauty & Make-Up Salon in Northway, Tewkesbury.

Having qualified for her Beauty Therapy Course, Sevi furthered her education at Worcester University enabling her to specialise in all aspects of Make-Up including Theatrical, Media and Fashion and also Costume Design.

She has gained experience working on various photoshoots including, The Cotswold Style Magazine, Toni & Guy, The Clotheshow and Hello Magazine in Greece plus many more.

The salon offers various treatments and products including Darphin Facials & Body Treatments, LPG Endermologie (Cellu M6 - Latest Machine for Face & Body) which with a course of treatments helps smooth cellulite and reduces volume, St Tropez Tanning, Shellac Gel 2 Week Manicure Polish, Minx Nails & many more!

Are you worried about your weight?

If you are, the Cambridge Weight Plan could be the answer.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYE

Nutritional Therapist and Metabolic Balance Coach

at The Natural Health Centre in Bishops Cleeve

Tel: 0845 327 9070 / 01242 678765

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ESSENTIAL FATS FOR VEGETARIANS Essential fats are so defined as they are vital for, but cannot be made by the human body and therefore we must receive them through our diet. Flaxseeds are the most concentrated plant source of the omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered heart-healthy nutrients that also have anti-inflammatory properties.

A great recipe that incorporates flaxseeds is given below:

Linseed flapjacks 280g butter 70g syrup (maple/golden/agave) 210g soft brown sugar 280g porridge oats 187g ground linseed/flaxseed meal Warm and melt the butter with the syrup. Then mix in the sugar, oats and ground linseed meal.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYLE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TEAM BRING ZUMBA TO TEWKESBURY Zumba® is currently one of the World's fastest growing fitness programmes. It's the type of exercise you'll want to do everyday and feel good about doing it - and you probably never thought you’d be dancing and burning calories to this type of music!

Classes are held frequently in and around Tewkesbury care of “ZUMBA with Sue”. Sue became an Instructor to share her love of Zumba with others.

Now daughter Kirsty has qualified and between them they provide a range of classes. Sue says “I am amazed how much fun Zumba is - we have a lot of laughter in class. The great thing about Zumba is anyone can do it - you don’t need dance experience or co-ordination to have a really good time. As a team we will be adding more classes to our timetable to provide greater choice for Zumba enthusiasts”.

So what are you waiting for - get ready to lose those unwanted inches and ditch the conventional workout join the party and get your body ready for Summer from as little as £3.20 per class!

For more information please contact Sue on Tel: 07768 421007.

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Sunset on Everest You have to earn your first view of the mighty Everest range. From the Lukla airstrip, a short flight from Kathmandu, it takes a day and a half, trekking through pine forests, past lodges framed in dahlias and rhododendrons, across dizzying bridges and up the long steep spur of the Namche Hill. Now and then, you flatten yourself against the cliff face to let pack animals and porters scrape past. Far below, the foaming waters of the Bhote Kosi roar through an invisible gorge.

At last, the pretty Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar appears, clinging to the very edge of the precipice, all pastel roofs and frilly awnings, prayer flags wavering like giant plumes and stepped alleyways where men carve Buddhist scriptures on the boulders and trekkers bargain for turquoise and Tibetan rugs. At 3340 metres, in the Everest National Park, Namche is the place to acclimatise for a day or two and enjoy glorious mountain views, here the holy summit of Khumbila, there the fluted walls of Thamserku or the snowfields of Kongde and on the horizon, the dark windswept cone of Everest. Spring is the best time for rhododendrons, autumn for clear views.

From Namche, Bazaar, it is a fairly easy stretch to Tengboche, the most sacred monastery in the Khumbu region, perched all alone on a wooded ridge. Boy monks scrub their laundry at the gate, chanting drifts from the temple, punctuated by cymbals and drums, and the twin peaks of Ama Dablam rise hauntingly, so close you could almost touch them. Beyond, the land is bleak and you pass only a few hamlets with tiny potato fields and yak dung drying for fuel on stone walls. Sometimes, wild Himalayan goats bound on the slopes and pheasants in iridescent rainbow colours peck on the edge of the trail.

Onto the forlorn village of Dingboche then Lobuche, past myriad stone chortens lined up on the pass, each one a shrine to someone who died in these parts. Now it is high time to eat garlic soup to thin the blood and fill up on energy food, pancakes, potato bread, vegetable rolls the size of a family pie.

After a week of toiling up and down slopes and one last scramble over a moraine, anyone reasonably fit can reach Gorak Shep, the original base camp at

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Sunset on Everest from Kalapatar

Namche Bazaar and Kongde Mountain

over 5000 metres, now with a few lodges, tucked in a moonscape of tortured land and ice with gaping crevasses and the great cascade of the Khumbu Icefall. Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Choyu, mountains rise in a magnificent amphitheatre across the Tibetan border, but Everest remains stubbornly out of sight, hidden by a lower but closer ridge.

So, to set eyes on the panorama of a lifetime, you have to climb even higher and tackle the seemingly easy but breath-taking, knee-jerking Kalapatar, the Black Rock above Gorak Shep, towering at 5623 metres. Slowly, Everest appears above Nuptse, rising higher and higher, and when the sun dips in the west, the whole mountain rumbles and groans as huge blocks of ice crash down the slopes. All around the peaks come to life, shimmering pink and gold in the dying light. Suddenly, sharp as a knife, darkness falls right across the land but for a long time, on the roof of the world, Everest continues to glow, a lonely beacon in a starlit sky.

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Tewkesbury’s Commemorative Treasure The author, John Dixon, is the President of the Tewkesbury Historical Society.

Tewkesbury Historical Society was founded in 1991 with the intention of providing meetings for the public and stimulating research about Tewkesbury and district.

Meetings of the Historical Society are held each month from September to May when talks are given, primarily on Tewkesbury topics. See the website: www.ths.freeuk. com for more information.

We have two royal events taking place over the next year: Prince William’s Wedding in April and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. Such events can be, and have been, controversial but, with hindsight, we can look back and see how the quality of our lives today has been enriched by those past celebrations.

The poor appreciated such events in the 19th century, because it brought relief to hunger as well as excitement. For Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, a traditional ox roast was the main event and it was a time when the better off were expected to subscribe to a fund which would purchase the beast.

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Pullin and Gannaway with the sacrificial animal.

The excitement was provided by the parade of a Russian Gun seized in the Crimean War. Nothing of lasting benefit resulted.

However, the Diamond Jubilee of 1897 inspired the creation of the Victoria Pleasure Gardens which, over a century later, still enrich our lives thanks to a doughty band of volunteer gardeners. It is too easy to forget that “this new pleasure ground has been laid out on the site of what was a remaining and disused portion of the ancient road leading from Tewkesbury towards Gloucester, and it had from time immemorial been known as “The Pound Wall Roadway”. It was a neglected spot, and being subject to floods was generally nearly or quite impassable”. It was only in March 1897 that the mayor convened a committee and invited subscriptions for “a permanent memorial and rejoicing”. However, even in June, the month of the event, there were ”still not enough funds: Victoria Grounds £192.17.6; rejoicing £156.6.6d.” [a total sum worth £19,925.35p today].

However the scheme, superintended by the Borough Surveyor W.H. Gray, did bring work for the unemployed. In a very short time “a useless piece of waste land” was converted “into a People’s Paradise”, with the Russian gun taking pride of place. A splendid day was celebrated with processions and speeches: Thomas Collins was moved to poetry to praise the workforce:

“I did not see their shabby dress, I saw them in their manliness. I saw their picks, I saw their spades; I saw the hands that God had made, And blessed our Maker for such men, that made this old world young again.”

Thus in a very short space of time, the civic

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The Gardens in 1904 with the Russian Gun from the Crimean War. It may have been installed after the Jubilee but was actually fired in May 1900 to celebrate the ‘Relief of Mafeking’.

Leaders and town labourers had created the Gardens that we enjoy today. However despite the adulation, the architect, W. H. Gray, was reported six months later to be of a “desponding state of mind” at Sharpness Docks.

The accounts were reportedly “in order”.

In fact, £4,000 was missing but Mr Gray emerged, somewhat unscathed, in South Africa!

Times have moved on and the gardens are still afflicted by flood but, after the disaster of 2007, volunteers rallied to restore the Gardens, once again “drawing order out of chaos”.

That distant Royal Commemoration has bequeathed a legacy which we still appreciate a century later. There is still over a year before the next Diamond Jubilee and one wonders what our generation will bequeath to posterity?

- John Dixon

I am indebted to the research of the Secretary of the Friends of the Victoria Pleasure Gardens who would appreciate donations of money and time.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

DIY Goes Digital

How robots, lasers and gadgets can take the drudgery out of DIY When we were little, we thought that by the time we grew up we’d have robots and lasers. We were right, but the lasers and robots aren’t where we thought they would be. Instead of frying our enemies we’re using them to hang pictures, vacuum the dining room and mow the lawn. Today, even our tools are becoming high-tech.

GettinG it StraiGht Your local DIY emporium probably has more lasers than Darth Vader’s Death Star.

There are laser spirit levels, laser range finders, laser tape measures and there are even jigsaws that use lasers to show you where to cut.

If you’d rather not spend more than £20 on a spirit level, why not install one on your phone? The free iHandy Carpenter Level for Apple’s iPhone uses your phone’s built-in gyroscope to tell you whether something’s flat. It isn’t as accurate as a real spirit level, but if you only need a quick guide then you can’t argue with free.

Don’t have an iPhone? Spirit Level Pro does the same thing on Google-powered Android phones such as the HTC Desire.

Paint With eaSe You wouldn’t expect paint companies to make gadgets, but they do: Dulux has the PaintPod, and Hammerite has the MetalMaster. Both promise to make DIY easier. The £69 PaintPod is a closed system that sends just enough paint to the integrated roller, and it automatically cleans itself when you’re finished. It works fairly well and vastly reduces the mess most of us make when we’re repainting the house.

Hammerite’s MetalMaster isn’t so successful. It’s an electrostatic paint gun that costs around £50 and promises to take the drudgery out of painting metal such as furniture, railings and so on.

However, a quick scan of review sites such as reviewcentre.com paints a fairly sad picture, with customers complaining that it takes longer than a paintbrush and isn’t particularly well made.

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DiY all in one If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a toolbox and a transformer, the Power8 Workshop is the answer: its lurid lime green case transforms into a work bench and includes halogen lighting, a drill, a screwdriver, a circular saw and a jigsaw. There’s also an integrated fast charger to keep the tools’ batteries topped up. At £289.90 it’s on the pricey side, but there’s no doubt it offers convenience, easy transportation and easy storage for y o u r stuff.

Fancy something even smaller?

Leatherman’s innovative multi-tools are in toolboxes, glove boxes and suitcases around the planet, and the range starts at around £30 for the smaller models. If money’s no object the £99 Charge TTi combines stainless steel blades with titanium handles, and it feels sharp enough to split atoms. It cuts, clips, strips, saws, screws, crimps and files, and yet the whole thing is small enough to fit in a trouser pocket.

robot home helP The trouble with multi-tools is that they still expect you to do the work. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get robots to do the DIY for you? We’re not quite there yet, but there are plenty of robots to help around the house. Robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot’s Roomba and Samsung’s Navibot have dropped below the £400 mark - although like Daleks, they don’t do stairs - and if you really don’t like mowing the lawn Husquvarna’s robot lawnmower, the Automower, starts at around £1,099.

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THE NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN. Not only does the MINI Countryman have 4 doors and easily seats 5 adults, it has more than enough boot space for sports equipment, buggies or medium-sized polar bears.

Ambient mood lighting runs throughout, and the rear seats slide to allow extra boot space or more leg room for your vertically gifted passengers. Along with its flexible, spacious interior, the MINI Countryman has a new, dynamic outer.

With familiar MINI features and go-kart handling, it offers the same driving excitement that you would expect from MINI. Powered by a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, the MINI Countryman’s technological wizardry safeguards MINI’s reputation for fuel-sipping performance and surprisingly low CO2 emissions.

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MOTORING REVIEW

Five Big Cool French Cars There’s something about big French cars that’s rather cool. They’re not usually huge sales hits in the UK, but a combination of quirky styling and laid back comfort make them attractive buys.

There are some things you’ll have to put up with though: Some have residual values that lose money faster than Greece, reliability can be slightly disappointing and some people will laugh at you.

But not us – we’ll salute you as you waft by with a whiff of diesel, floating along on a bed of air suspension. Here, we pick our five favourites.

Citroen DS Big French cars don’t get more iconic than the incredible DS. Citroen sold nearly 1.5m of them during its 20-year production run between 1955 and 1975. It was packed with futuristic technology such as selfleveling suspension and directional headlights, but it’s those stylish looks that make it really cool. A decent DS will cost you around £30k now.

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make it a worthwhile purchase.

And the fact you can pick them up for just £2k now makes them very attractive!

Citroen SM Citroen has a habit of producing wacky cars, so when it teamed up with Maserati to build the SM in 1970, the result was always going to be bonkers.

The SM didn’t only look amazing but was packed with tech, including speedsensitive steering and directional headlights. Maserati took care of the engine, slotting a V6 unit under the bonnet, and the French firm sorted the styling – the collaboration resulted in the creation of a classic.

Renault Alpine A610 Attempting to take on the Porsche 944 with a plasticbodied Renault was, in hindsight,

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | MOTORING never going to be a success. But that doesn’t mean the Alpine A160, launched in 1991, isn’t cool. It’s got all the right ingredients – a 250bhp turbo-charged lump positioned in the back, rear-wheel drive and sleek looks. Add the fact it had a habit of snapping like a breadstick on the limit and, in our eyes, it’s even more appealing.

Citroen C6 Here’s a classic in the making. Well, at least that’s what we reckon. The C6 has all the hallmarks of a future appreciator: Mental looks, sublime comfort and the usual amount of specification marvels including double-glazing, head-up display and clever suspension. But what we really love about the C6 is the looks – the dramatic nose and unique rear mark it out against German rivals and makes buying one a real statement.

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3. What is the only UK road sign that is in the shape of an inverted triangle?

4. The M25 is the second longest ring road in Europe. Around which European capital city does the longest ring road run?

5. On British roads, what animal features on a road sign that warns of wild animals?

6. Who was famously hit by a police motorcycle in August 1993 while crossing a road near Kensington Palace in London?

7. What is the speed limit, in miles per hour, for cars towing caravans on motorways?

8. What is the only standard road sign in the UK that is octagonal in shape?

9. What is the longest motorway in the UK? 10. Which TV and film character originally drove an orange Mini, but crashed it during his first appearance on TV and then began driving a lime green Mini with a black bonnet?

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How to Increase the value of your home For most of us, our biggest asset is our house, so it’s important to make the most of it when you’re planning to move. Here are a few quick and easy ways to add thousands to your home.

1) Get green-fingered Keep the lawn mowed, dispose of any rubbish and pull up any weeds. It’s also a nice touch to plant a few flowers as they create the impression of a wellmaintained property.

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3) Declutter Buy some wicker baskets and collect all those things which are left lying around. Clear kitchen worktop space and remove any drawings and magnets from the fridge. If you have to fight to get through the door, sort through all the shoes and coats and pack away any you don’t need.

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6) Put personal items away It’s important that prospective house buyers can see themselves in your home. If it screams ‘you’ too much, other people won’t be able to envisage living there.

7) Lighten-up Light and airy decor creates a welcoming, clean and spacious environment, so invest in a father and child lamp to create an additional light source. Strategically-placed mirrors also enhance the amount of light as well as creating the illusion of extra room.

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Working from home Larry No-Mates by Ted Bruning It feels like a long time since I had any colleagues.

Well, it’s four-and-a-half years, to be precise; so yes, it is quite a long time since I had any colleagues. But is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I have always maintained – and it’s not a particularly original thought – that the pleasure you derive from your job really derives from those you work with.

Whatever you do, from the ludicrously cushy to the back-breakingly hard (but barring the wilder extremes – I’m not talking rock-breaking in Siberia here), you soon start to take it for granted.

I’ve been a journalist for many years, and the work has always been interesting with a fair few perks, mainly in the form of subsidised travel and lavish dinners thrown in. Not so much now as when I was in the brewing trade press; but I still get the odd trip hither and yon and a few days in Brittany or Belgium now and again do relieve the monotony. It’s work, and that’s that.

You come to take money for granted, too, whether you’re just making ends meet like me or raking in obscene piles of moolah like, say, a banker (boo hiss!). But rich or poor (or poor-ish, at any rate), people in my experience tend to structure their lives according to their expectations and once they’ve settled into a means-related pattern, and always assuming a modicum of security, money becomes a secondary issue.

Colleagues, to me, are the one thing you can’t take for granted.

Some of them you’ll hate. Some of them you’ll love. (Taking either of these to extremes, however, is not advisable!)

Some of them you’ll gladly share a few bevvies and a good gossip with down the pub after work. Some of them, on the other hand – you only have

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to glimpse them in the office boozer and you’re heading straight for the bus stop.

Of course if you have no colleagues, you have no irritants. The one with the irritating laugh. The one with the irritating cough or sneeze. The one with the irritating opinions. You have no enemies, either: Louise from marketing isn’t constantly cosying up to the boss and plotting to subjugate your department to hers. And, of course, you have no meetings.

But you don’t get the good ones, either. Not just the after-work pint buddy, but the bloke who knows all about cars and advises you authoritatively against buying a five-year-old Kia. The one who knows just how you like your coffee. The one who’s recovered from the cold you’ve just caught and can tell you exactly how long it’s likely to last and what remedy he/she found particularly efficacious. The one whose wedding you went to, and who came to yours.

No, on balance colleagues are a good thing.

Even the ones you loathe serve to make your day less grey. If you’ve got them, if you’re still officebound and haven’t yet experienced the glorious freedom that comes with working from home, cherish them. Forgive them their trespasses (within reason, that is). And if you don’t have them, if you’ve taken that leap into the workingfrom-home dark, join something. Whether it’s the Communist Party or the local amateur operatic society or (as in my case) the Rose & Crown Supporters’ Club, it’s a great comfort to know that when you’ve turned the computer off and had your tea, you have your ration of human contact to look forward to.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Your Kitchen Although planning, buying and installing a new kitchen is an expensive and time consuming process, it can make a huge difference to the quality of your home life.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home with the room being a natural draw with its warmth and comforting smells. This means that people spend a lot of time in the kitchen so it is well worth the investment. It is also the one room that can really add value if you decide to sell your house – or indeed, if it’s looking tatty, devalue your property.

Planning is the most crucial part of buying a new kitchen, so spend a lot of time and effort on this. Base this planning on how you use your kitchen now, and how you want to use it after the remodelling. What irritates you

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What appliances do you want? And don’t forget the amount of space required to store all your stuff. Certain features usually cannot be altered without considerable cost: windows, doors, plumbing, pipework and services such as gas and electricity should stay the same.

Discuss the design with your family – they may come up with new ideas. Whilst it will be fabulous once done, there’s no denying it will be an upheaval for a few weeks. It really is worth minimising the stress by choosing a company that is able to plan, design and install your new kitchen.

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Colour Confidence

by Katherine Sorrell

This season’s most fashionable colours for interiors are strong and bold: daring blacks and metallics, vivid citruses and a range of sorbet-like Fifties shades. Yet colour can be complicated: stray away from safe neutrals and who hasn’t ended up in a fog of indecision? Our guide to using colour will help you avoid clashes and select the shades that work best for you.

Colour is a hugely dynamic tool, affecting the way we feel in a powerful, albeit often subconscious, way. And we each have our own feelings about colour, so that one person’s warm and intimate room is another’s nightmare of brash, clashing shades. All of which makes using colour a rather daunting undertaking. But never fear: there are some simple guidelines to follow.

Painting a room a new colour is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to introduce a fresh look. If you’re not sure where to start, there’s a wealth of inspiration to be found in books or magazines, and the paint manufacturers themselves can be a great help, whether in the form of brochures showing their colours in action, a website with the

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facility to paint a virtual room or colour cards that demonstrate which colours work best together. If you’re wary of using too many different colours, but would nevertheless like to introduce some contrasts, a good rule of thumb is that darker and lighter shades of the same colour are always good together (simply look vertically up and down the paint charts).

So far so good. Then, to narrow your choices down, you’ll want to consider the colours of your existing furnishings, the practicalities of how you live (darkish colours are useful in a busy hallway which might suffer from knocks and mud splatters, for example) and the architecture of your property. The latter informs not just the suitability of certain colours – perhaps historic colours for older properties, for example – but also their shades, as you may be able to get away with bolder and/or darker colours in large and light rooms.

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Another consideration is where to put which paint colours. Bear in mind that hallways,

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As a general guideline, restful colours, such as pale blues, lilacs and pinks, often work well in bedrooms, and bolder shades in dining rooms: red is a classic choice, in particular. In a hallway you could make a strong statement with a vibrant colour that introduces the house to visitors, or opt for something paler that will maximise the sense of space. Conventional colours for bathrooms are watery blues and greens, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t opt for something completely different. Colours for living rooms should generally be chosen to work around the existing furnishings – you might pick a colour from a favourite cushion, vase or painting, for example; and the same goes for kitchens, where you’ll already have cabinets and worktops that will dominate a scheme. Finally, in children’s bedrooms and playrooms you’ll probably want to use a mix of fun, bright colours that are lively and stimulating.

Experimenting with paint colour is essential, as it can be difficult to get it right first time.

Always paint sheets of white card with your chosen samples and tape them up around a room, to observe in different lights (what looks like a lovely purple in daylight, for example, can become black after sunset).

In a living room you’ll want the colours to work in both daylight and artificial light, whereas in bedrooms and dining rooms it is more important that they look attractive at night-time. Take care with colours that are on the edge between two different shades, as these change more than any others in different light conditions, and while this can be dramatic, it may not be quite what you expect. And be careful to buy the right undercoat – it really does affect the end result.

If the thought of colour everywhere just sounds a bit too much, there are several ways in which it can be introduced in more subtle ways. You could paint just one wall a strong shade, for example, with the others in co-ordinating neutrals. Or how about some beautiful wallpaper, an oversized stencilled motif or easy-to-apply wall stickers?

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Alternatively, keep walls white or very pale and add colour elsewhere. Changing a duvet cover or a tablecloth, for example, will instantly transform an otherwise neutral bedroom or dining room, while new cushions, vases and pictures will do the same for a living room. Get handy and paint a chest of drawers or a side table, or make a loose cover for a sofa or chair: think laterally and this is where, for not too much effort and expense, it’s possible to ring the changes and make colour work creatively for you. It’s as simple as black and white.

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t’s great to be joining you on a regular basis, especially when the subject is gardening! I’ll be giving you some hints and tips for what to be doing in your own gardens, letting you know what I’m up to in mine, and in the process hopefully inspiring you to get out in to the garden more, enjoy everything it has to offer, and achieve some pretty impressive results yourself May is one of the fastest moving months in the gardening year, the time when plants just keep on and on growing and developing.

New transplants, recently allowed to enjoy the ‘great outdoors’ after an early start in a greenhouse, wait a week or two and then POW! they’re off, and showing you their potential. Old established garden friends, their roots well down in the soil, put on new leaves, stem growth, flower buds maybe even flowers and enjoy the fact that whilst the weather has warmed up, they’ve not yet been hit by growth-restricting drier conditions of summer. It’s a month when it is hard not to feel a regular desire to grab a trowel (or perhaps a fork, spade or cultivator) and get out there and enjoy yourself while at the same time giving the garden and its plants the TLC that’s deserved. What better way to spend an hour or two….or perhaps even a day or two?

With the massive surge in interest in growing your own vegetables, vegetable plants and seeds are available just about everywhere, so there are no excuses for not giving it a go.

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Up until early June you can also order ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ – garden ready veg plants plus weekly advice emails from Pippa. many vegetables direct into the soil or large pots of multi-purpose compost.

Try your hand at climbing French beans, dwarf French beans, runner beans, carrots, salad leaves, spinach or peas. I also adore home grown sweetcorn; this too can be sown direct now, but make sure you sow the seed in a square e.g. four rows of four seeds, formed in to a square (it is a wind pollinated crop and this is the way to get good, well-filled cobs). It is a bit late to raise your own courgettes, squash, tomatoes or peppers from seed, but there should be plenty of young plants available in local nurseries or garden centres – just make sure you buy a variety of tomato or pepper suitable for growing outdoors if you don’t have a greenhouse (the label should make this clear).

It is worth spending a few minutes to check flower beds and borders, however small or large, as at this time of year they are a hive of activity.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | HOMES & GARDENS I just have masses of twiggy pea-sticks (well branched prunings will do) and have driven them in around the edges of several herbaceous perennials. So many of these lovely plants are inclined to flop disastrously later in the year, but supported subtly now, they’ll remain upright. As I do this I always spot a few other things that need seeing to as well. All the lovely lush growth means that (in my garden at least) slugs and snails are having a fantastic time devastating the tender new leaves. When I put new plants in the ground I scatter oyster shell around the soil beneath the plants. It is readily available from local suppliers of chicken feed, and is by far the best barrier to slugs and snails that I know....and bought in this way, it does not cost a fortune either. Early aphid (greenfly and blackfly) infestations are also likely to be building up now, and dealt with promptly they are unlikely to cause too much damage – a gentle but firm squash between finger and thumb works a treat, or for those

less partial to direct action like this, spray with a fatty-acid or soap-based spray late in the day when bees are no longer about.

With most of the gardening year ahead feeding makes sense too. So whether you have a well-stocked compost heap, or prefer to use fertilisers from the garden centre, apply them now so that your flowers, fruits and veg have a chance to make best use of them.

Golden Rules: • Make sure that seedlings and young plants get enough natural light.

• Gradually harden off young plants before planting them out.

• In warmer areas, start to plant out more tender crops, but protect with cloches at first.

• Tomatoes in containers need regular feeding with a liquid tomato food.

• Treat yourself to some summer bedding for a really lively terracecontainer, but check the forecast carefully before planting them out.

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Bluebell - Hyacinthoides non-scripta Breath-taking carpets of these lightly-scented, cobalt blue flowers bloom in ancient deciduous woodlands across Britain during the spring. But the native bluebell is endangered and one reason for their decline is competition from the Spanish bluebell - Hyacinthoides hispanica. These two species hybridise, so our native bluebell is becoming rare in its pure state. The Spanish bluebell is paler in colour and has unscented flowers all around the stem, while the English bluebell holds its drooping vivid blue bells on one side of the arching stem only.

Reputable bulb nurseries sell our native bluebell and you should check the Latin name to get the correct plant. Bluebells are easy to establish if you recreate a woodland environment. They need a humus-rich, moisture-retentive yet well drained soil in dappled shade. Buy bluebell plants in-the-green to help them establish more quickly - plant in spring and leave them to naturalise. Buy dry bulbs in autumn and plant immediately. Place bluebells under green-leaved deciduous trees or shrubs and they will proliferate if conditions are right. Propagate by division in the summer.

Bluebell bulbs were once used to make bookbinding glue as a toxin in them deterred silverfish. Evidence from the Bronze Age indicates the same glue was used to attach feathers to arrows.

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Recipe of the month Enjoy the wonderful flavour of fresh British asparagus with these deliciously simple topped toasts. To make them more substantial add some flaked smoked mackerel or ruffles of Parma ham.

Makes 6 Ready in 20 minutes

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1. Half fill a large frying pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the asparagus spears and simmer for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and refresh under cold running water.

2. Brush the slices of bread on both sides with some of the olive oil. Place the slices on a hot cast-iron griddle pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until just crisp and lightly charred in places. If you don’t have a griddle pan then simply grill the toasts.

3. Rub the cut garlic cloves all over the hot toasts (this imparts a mild garlic flavour to the toasts). Spread the goats’ cheese over the toasts.

4. Arrange the asparagus spears on top of the cheese and add a few rocket leaves to each. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

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The Lower Lode Inn, Forthampton the pub changed from being a destination to stop off at en route, to somewhere to come to avoid the traffic!

The Lower Lode Inn, on the banks of the River Severn near Tewkesbury, has played an important role throughout its 600 year history.

When the Abbey was a monastery, the river was shallow enough for the monks to Landlady Sam Snape traverse it here, and this ford provided the main route to Ledbury and Wales. Once the weir and lock at Upper Lode had been built the river widened and deepened, and the ford downstream at Lower Lode was lost forever, with the only passage across being provided by a ferry. By the time the Mythe Bridge was built, the need for the ferry had dwindled to the point where it was no longer viable, and from this point onwards

Since the mid 20th century, people have been coming to the Lower Lode for holidays, and it remains popular to this day with families who come to camp, fisherman who take advantage of the plentiful opportunities along the riverbanks, and boating enthusiasts who plan visits as they meander along the waterways (the junction of the rivers Avon and Severn at Tewkesbury make for an ideal stop off!).

Whether you fancy a few nights away from it all in the comfortable B&B, or just fancy a refreshing drink in the stunning surroundings; visitors are always made to feel welcome at the Lower Lode Inn; and with locally sourced fresh food and a fine selection of ales to choose from, there’s something for everyone.

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The Lower Lode is a family run, 15th century riverside inn on the banks of the River Severn near the historic market town of Tewkesbury.

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Now is the perfect time of year to venture up to Cleeve common and after exploring this stunning area of natural beauty what could be better than sitting down and relaxing with a crisp glass of Sauvignon or Rose and sampling the best the season has to offer with our spring menu.

The £12.50 Lunch Menu including a glass of wine is still on offer from Tuesday to Saturday with Sunday Lunches available on request for tables of 12 or more. The Lunch menu changes every two weeks , so please check the website for further information at www.malvernview.com.

The restaurant is also available for exclusive use for parties of 20 or more. Ideal for a family get together or to mark a special celebration with friends. There is no charge for the sole use of the restaurant, so where better to relax and have your own restaurant for the evening.

Some exciting new additions to the Spring Menu include Broadbean Risotto with Crisp Pork Belly & Tonka Bean Syrup Oxtail Hotpot with Onion Gratin, Potato Terrine & Seaonal Vegetables Pecan Nut Tart with Quince Sorbet.

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National Pet Month 2011 2 April – 2 May 2011 Happiness is... time with your pet During the month, thousands of people will be celebrating happy times with their pets at hundreds of events up and down the country.

While many of these events will raise funds for local animal charities, National Pet Month is not just about fund raising. It is also all about raising awareness of how pets make people’s lives happier and healthier, and how we can repay the pets we love by looking after them responsibly.

Details of how to join in and become a supporter – whether by setting up an event yourself, by entering one of the National Pet Month competitions, or to see what’s happening in your area – are on our website www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk.

Top Ten Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership 1. Think carefully before getting a pet and learn about its special requirements.

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2. Ensure your pet is sociable and well trained.

3. Provide a nutritious and well balanced diet.

4. Provide suitable housing and bedding.

5. Clean up after your pet and worm it regularly.

6. Protect against disease. Your vet can provide you with advice.

7. Prevent unwanted litters and neuter your pet when appropriate.

8. Groom your pet regularly.

9. Control your pet and ensure it is properly identified.

10. Take out pet insurance for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses to cover against unexpected veterinary fees and third party liability.

For Dog Walking & Pet Visits For your peace of mind Contact Sam on 07899765958 Email: sam@faithfulfriendspetcare.co.uk

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Books you must own!

We all love a handy tip or some specialist advice from someone in the know.

Here, we’ve put together seven must-have titles – with guidance on everything from domestic cleaning to how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre.

Everything You Need to Know, from Kingfisher Books

Every home needs a good encyclopedia, and this one is perfect for satisfying the curiosity of young readers. With ten core topics and subjects including dinosaurs, space, animals and the human body, this single-volume title is full of interesting facts, story boards, activities and useful web links. Beautifully presented with over 2000 colourful illustrations, it’s a must-have for any enquiring mind.

Reader’s Digest Forbidden Advice

This fantastic tome of advice features pearls of wisdom from the ‘people who know’: doctors, dentists, solicitors, shopkeepers and more. With categories including food, health, homecare, social life and education, and featuring every topic under the sun, you won’t want to miss a word. Did you know that chillies can relieve arthritis? That HMRC can see what you’re up to on eBay? And having a landline can improve your credit rating? You’ll be amazed at what you can pick up from this great book.

The Gardener’s Pocket Bible by Roni Jay

Can’t remember when to trim that hedge or how deep to plant the bulbs? Want to know how to treat greenfly without nasty pesticides? This little treasure trove is compact and concise, telling you all you need to know without requiring the removal of wellies each time you need an answer.

Auto Repair for Dummies by Deanna Sclar

This collection wouldn’t be complete without a title from this hugely-popular range of ‘how to’ books, and if you don’t like calling your mechanic every time a windscreen wiper falls off or a light comes on the dashboard, this will arm you with all you need to diagnose and repair a number of problems on your own driveway. Jargon-free and easy to follow, every car owner should own a copy.

You Can Do it: The Complete Step by Step, from B&Q

An essential item for any homeowner, this breeze-block of a book explains how to do all those jobs both inside and outside the house, from painting windows and grouting, to fixing the cat-flap.

Presented with clear step-by-step images and easy to understand instructions, this is the only book for DIY enthusiasts.

The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies for Women by Sharon Faelten

This book may be over ten years old, but the contents remain just as effective. None of us like pill-popping for every ache and pain, and this huge collection of natural remedies provides a range of cures for a variety of niggles and ailments from oily skin and warts to chocoholism and anxiety.

NEW RELEASE First Aid: The Step by Step Guide for Everyone, from St. John Ambulance, St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association and British Red Cross Society

Featuring the very latest advice on what to do in an emergency, this book gives straight-forward guidance on everything from basic first aid to performing lifesaving procedures. Clearly written and presented with step-by-step images, this book will provide all you need to feel confident that you can act fast in any situation.

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Music is Fun with Jo Jingles!

Come & join our FREE BABY CLASSES for Babies 3-6 months*

Classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children Music, singing, movement and percussion instrument playing Make new friends at our Fun classes

Educational! Creative! Fun! *£2.50 insurance is payable termly, spaces subject to availability & offer valid for Autumn Term 2010 (Usual class prices apply when baby reaches 6 months old)

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE Contact Nici on 01684 274024 or email jojingles@khors.net to book a place Classes in Evesham, Tewkesbury, Bredon & Pershore www.jojingles.com/valeandtewkesbury

The three aaaghs Reading, writing and arithmetic.

Maths and English Study Programmes Even the most angelic children need a solid foundation in maths and English.

Kumon programmes: • work at a pace that is tailored to your child’s needs • give their confidence a real boost • develop invaluable study habits and concentration • complement the school curriculum Contact your local Instructor today.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECTORY | FUN STUFF Emergency Numbers Ambulance 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Fire 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police non emergency 0845 090 1234 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 National Missing Persons 0500 700700 RSPCA 01242 521 958 NSPCC 0800 500 500

USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Electricity 0800 3281111 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444 NHS Direct 08 45 46 47 Cheltenham General Hospital 08454 222 222

Chemist Numbers Boots the Chemist 92 High Street 01684 292122

Lloyds Pharmacy 8 Bishops Walk 01684 293125

Lloyds Pharmacy 80 Church Street 01684 293309

Tewkesbury Library Tel 01684 293086 tewkesbury.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk Mon 10am - 5.30pm Tues 10am - 7.00pm Wed 9am - 1pm

Book a computer, reserve or renew 24 hrs a day at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0845 230 5420

Recycling Wingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops Cleeve

Northway Chemist

Half mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve on the road to Stoke Orchard.

Northway Centre, Northway Lane 01684 299499

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One of the pharmacies in Tewkesbury town centre will be open until 8pm. Lloyds Pharmacy at St. Paul’s Medical Centre is open from 8am - 10.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am - 10pm Sundays

Lloyds Pharmacy St. Pauls Medical Centre, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4DP Tel: 01242 571 590 Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 10.30pm Sundays 9am - 10pm In the event of an Emergency when no pharmacy is open, please contact Tewkesbury Police on 0845 090 1234 who will contact a Pharmacist to dispense your prescription.

GP Out of Hours Service 08454 220220 Covers all patients registered with a doctor’s surgery in Gloucestershire.

Run by dedicated out of hours staff including doctors, specialist nurses and other health and social care workers.

Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and New Year’s All year 09:00am - 18.15pm Household Recycling Centre Helpline on 01242 680 010

Useful Numbers Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

Tewkesbury Heritage & Visitor Centre 01684 855040

The Roses Theatre 01684 295074

Tewkesbury Community Transport 01684 297209

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A – Blue and White B- Cherry and White C- Pink and White Tickets for Gloucester Rugby’s clash against Sale Sharks on May 7th, Kick off at 3pm, are still available. Don’t miss out on Gloucester Rugby’s final Aviva premiership home fixture of season 2010/11. Book your tickets today by calling our ticket hotline on 0871 871 8781 or visiting www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

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RESTAURANTS Nottingham Arms 129 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JU Tel: 01684 276346

The Royal Oak Main Road, Bredon Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Tel. 01684 772393

Gupshill Manor Gloucester Road Tewkesbury GL20 5SY Tel.01684 292278

The Royal Hop Pole 94 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RT Tel: 01684 274039

The Albion Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LR Tel: 01684 293147

Owens Restaurant 73 Church Street Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 292703

The Britannia Inn 30 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AT Tel: 01684 291811

Spicy Life 29 Barton Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 299584

Great Wall Restaurant 17 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AL Tel: 01684 292046

The Old Plough 85 Barton Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PY Tel: 07929 568948

Raj Shahi Restaurant 121 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JU Tel: 01684 273727

Burlington Bertie’s 83 Barton Street Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 292696

Berkeley Arms 8 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PA Tel: 01684 293034

Elmbury Lodge Shannon Way Tewkesbury GL20 8ND Tel: 01684 278680

The Bell Hotel 52 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5SA Tel: 01684 293293

The Canterbury Ashchurch Road Tewkesbury GL20 7RW Tel: 01684 297749

Slatters Bistro 66 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 297207

Tewkesbury Park Hotel Lincoln Green Lane Tewkesbury GL20 7DN Tel: 0870 990 2270

Nirala Tandoori 69/70 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 294353

The Fleet Inn Fleet Lane, Twyning Tewkesbury GL20 6DG Tel: 01684 274310

My Great Grandfathers 84/85 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 292687

The Fox and Hounds Church Street, Bredon Tewkesbury GL20 7LA Tel. 01684 772377

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CAFES TAKE-AWAYS Jelly Roll Cafe 17 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY Tel: 01684 292322

J Tea’s Coffee House & Grill 43 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel: 01684 292955 Melanie’s at 49 49 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel: 01684 274433 Touching Souls Tea Room Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RZ Tel: 01684 850959 The Abbey Tea Rooms 59 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RZ Tel: 01684 292215 The Bay Tree 78 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 294074 Kate’s Candy & Coffee Shop 89 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 07528 174584 Crumpets Tea Shop 7 St Mary’s Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5SL Tel: 01684 292906

Subway, 46 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel:01684 276778 The Crusty Cob, 5 Nelson Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5QF Tel: 01684 293386 Chicago Pizza, 58/59 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Tel: 01684 275500 Uncle Sam’s Fish & Chips, 116 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY Tel: 01684 276186 Kingfisher, 1 Quay Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BE Tel: 01684 293220 Pronto’s, 2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA Tel: 01684 291512 Barbeque Turkish Delight, 98 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RS Tel: 01684 291151 Magic Wok, 99 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RS Tel: 01684 275800 Hing Wah, 12 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PP Tel: 01684 292373 The Eastern Eye, 21 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 290668 Joy Garden, 42/43 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 299338 Abbey Friar, 68 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PX Tel: 01684 292365 Glory Garden Cantonese, 8 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff Tel: 01684 298288

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Call-a-Car Private Hire Tel: 01684 298203 Avonside Taxis Tel: 01684 293916 Tewkesbury Taxis Tel: 01684 291129

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Index of Advertisers Assistance & Care Beck & Call Cleeve Link SureCare (Cotswold) Tewkesbury Home Support

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Beauty & Hair Beauty Beyond Hush Mobile Beauty Mobile Hairdresser Natasha RED Skincare & Body Therapy Sevanity

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Building & DIY Building & Plumbing Supplies Tile Sense

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Building Services ADCMS Ltd CPLC Associates Paul S Karlsson Architects

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Building, Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Attic Access 29 Bill Bowmer Handyman 31 Dave Dowell Handyman 31 Graham Trump Maintenance 38 Handy Finchy 43 LB Services 37 Ricki Dean 32 Steve Woodwork & Joinery 38 Cakes Carolyn Jane Cakes

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Carpets & Carpet Cleaning Big C’s Dry Carpet Cleaning Co. 28 Blue Fish Carpet Barn 27 Carpets Direct 28 Children’s Classes & Tuition Jo Jingles Karate Kids Kumon Maths and English Water Babies Chimneys & Stoves GWB Chimney Services Ltd

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Counselling and Therapies J. Tarling Nutritional Therapy 14 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 10 Yogamax 12

Kitchens & Bathrooms Excalibur Kitchens, Cleeve Severn Vale Bathrooms

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Meals / Fruit & Veg Deliveries Wiltshire Farm Foods 45

Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 38 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 33

Motoring, MOT’s & Vehicle Sales Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 23 J.T. Vehicles Services 25 Northway Lane MOT & Service 26 The French Car Centre 25

Entertainment Food & Drink Festival The Roses Theatre The Wanted Live in Concert

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Pets Faithful Friends Pet Care 53 Fur-Ever Paws Pet Care 53 The Pets, Homes & Gardens Co. 52

Estate Agents & Removals Andrews Estate Agents CGT Lettings Silverfox Removals

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Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd Garden Centres & Nurseries Tewkesbury Garden Centre

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Garden Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping 39 C&M Tree Solutions 39 JT Landscapes 43 L.M.S. Landscape Contracting 39 Gifts, Clothing & Accessories Badger & Fergus 7 Goodies Jewellery 7 The Orange Pig 57 The White Rose Gallery 8 Health & Fitness ATA Fitness Personal Training Cambridge Weight Plan Gravity Fitness Karate Kids Slimming World Tewkesbury Tae-Kwon-Do Zumba with Sue

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Photography & Weddings The Cheltenham Wedding Show 2 Fez Photography 57 Plumbing, Heating & Electrical A.G. Griffiths 25 Carl’s Electrics 34 Pro Electrical 29 Restaurants, Pubs, Shops & Cafe’s Jelly Roll Café 49 Lakeside Café & Bar 44 Malvern View Restaurant 49 The Lower Lode Inn 47 The Queen’s Head Inn 45 The Yew Tree 48 Zebra’s Den SA shop 49 Solicitors & Will Writing Copperfields

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3D: 3D Screening. A surcharge of £2 (£1.50 concs) is payable for the hire of 3D glasses.

FF: Film Forum, an informal discussion group held in the bar after the film. Led by Patrick Bliss.

SF: Sensory Friendly screening, designed for children with special needs and their parents/carers.

NM: Nappy Mondays screening, exclusively for parents or guardians with babies under the age of 18 months.

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