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Diary of Events for September

2nd September Tetbury Camera Club 7.30 pm at the Priory Inn

15th September Tetbury Ingleburn Trefoil Guild 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s School, first meeting of the year

3rd September Tetbury Art Society Meeting 7:30 pm at St. Michael’s Hall a demonstration by Rita De

17th September Tetbury Food Festival commences Details in the article and adverting in this issue

4th September HOTS meeting 7.30 pm at Christchurch, Hector Cole will speak on ‘Archaeological Iron Working’

20th September Avening Village Hall 10:00am - 12:30pm Children’s “Nearly New” sale. For info ring Jo on 07900 902264

6th September Avonvale Utd 2nd annual ‘Great Vale Bake Off ’ Details on the Avonvale Utd FC Facebook page

26/27/28th September St Michael’s “Michael Fest” Celebrations Details in the article and advertising in this issue

7th September 2nd Annual Tetbury Classic Car Show 10:00 am -4:00 pm at the Memorial Recreation Ground 10th September St Mary’s Playgroup AGM 7.30 p.m. at The Priory - everyone is welcome 13/14th September HOTS Exhibition 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Market place on both Sat and Sun 13th/14th September The Malt House 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Malt House will be open to visitors for Heritage weekend

27th September – Beating of the Bounds 9:30 am meeting under Bath Bridge for the town boundary walk 27/28th September Royal Oak Leighterton Harvest Beer Festival 2014

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DOCTORS Romney House Surgery, Long Street. Tel: 502303 The Tolsey Surgery, High Street, Sherston. Tel: 01666 840270

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Tel: 501766 Chiropodist Tel: 504228 OSTEOPATHS Tel: 503599 and 502214 LOCAL AUTHORITIES Tetbury Town Council, Old Courthouse, Long Street. Tel: 504670 (Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm) Council Info. Services, in Council Oﬃce. Email: administrator@tetbury.gov.uk Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester. Tel: (01285) 623000 Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester. Tel: 08000 514514. www.gloucestershire.gov.uk CHURCHES Christ Church, The Chipping 01285 641715 Gospel Hall, Hampton St.Tel.503166 St. Mary’s - C of E- Church St. 500088 St. Michael’s - R.C. - The Green 502367 Tetbury Community Church, 25 The Ferns 07739 909047

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Contents Lions Den A Lion Remembers Avening School Avonvale United Computer Advice Cotswold Voluntary Wardens Diary - September Dolphins Dramatic Society Dolphins Recreation Centre Garden Notes Guides History of Tetbury Society Ingleburn Trefoil Guild Letters to the Editor Maggie’s Report Mayor’s Report NCT News from St Mary’s Patient Participation Group Priory Inn Blog Shots from a Lawyer’s Gun Sir William Romney’s School St Mary’s Playgroup St Michael’s Parish News Tetbury and District Footpath Group Tetbury and District Planning Group Tetbury Arts Society Tetbury Bowls Club Tetbury Camera Club Tetbury Dial-a-Ride Tetbury Food and Drink Festival 2014 Tetbury in Bloom Tetbury Job Club Tetbury Library Tetbury Model Railway Club Tetbury Music Festival Competition Tetbury Neighbourhood Planning Tetbury Nursery Playgroup Tetbury Police Museum Tetbury Rail Lands Trust Tetbury Summer Show Tetbury Theatre Group Tetbury WI The Feoﬀees and the Thirteen The People’s Pod Tiggers Unsung Hero - September Young by Name

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Young by name A Summer of Extremes I shall remember this summer break as the holiday of two extremes - scorching, dry sunshine and chill, torrential rain, as I flitted from Ithaca to Inverness. Our trip to Ithaca was a busman’s holiday for me. I was helping run the Homeric Writers’ Workshop and Retreat, so called because the island was the start and finishing point of perhaps the most famous journey of all, that of Odysseus, as chronicled by the ancient Greek master storyteller, Homer. Our Scottish trip was occasioned by my husband’s own odyssey - to climb all 282 Munros, the Scottish mountains of 3,000 feet or more, named after the man who first mapped them. On Ithaca, the weather was idyllic: constant sunshine, cornflower-blue skies, refreshing sea breezes, all day every day. The locals apologised that there were clouds in the sky - tiny Persil-white puﬀballs - apparently not usually seen between June and September. A few days later, when we flew into Inverness to meet my husband (already there in our camper van, with 20 more Munros crossed oﬀ his list before we arrived), steady rain was falling from steely

skies. As we headed west for Ullapool, the clouds became more leaden. Linen sundresses, so comfortable on Ithaca, were supplemented with leggings, t-shirts, cardigans, shawls - all at once. On Ithaca there are constant reminders to conserve water, always in short supply on this tiny island. In Scotland, there is evidence everywhere of the abundance of local water: high and raging rivers, waterfalls and landslips beside the roads. New flood defences are under construction wherever we go, and not a moment too soon. If there’s ever a global shortage of water, Scotland’s a dead cert for world domination. Yet as we retreated southwards, I realised that my two holiday destinations weren’t so diﬀerent after all, and not just because they both prompted us to haemhorrage money on dubious souvenirs. Both have a vast diaspora, thanks to economic migrants driven to North America, Australia, and South Africa by the Highland Clearances in Scotland and by the1953 earthquake in Ithaca. Both landscapes are scarred by the ruins of abandoned, simple stone houses, surprisingly similar in structure and appearance. Both populations departed with a deep love of their homeland imprinted on their hearts. Whenever they can, they return. Australian, American and South African

accents abound on Ithaca. In Scotland, 2014 has been declared Homecoming year, to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, at which the Scots trounced the English. (By chance, my husband hails from Bannockburn.) I feel privileged to have been able to holiday in places that so many people, all over the world, will always regard as home. Yet I’m also glad to return to the Cotswolds, which, as a small child on holiday there, I resolved I would one day make my home. Because as Homer himself once said: “Nothing is sweeter than home”. At least, that’s what it says on my Ithacan souvenir fridge magnet. For details of Debbie Young’s books and book-related events, visit her website: www.authordebbieyoung.com

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Dear Reader, As I am writing this we have just experienced the tail-end of hurricane Bertha, not as bad as we thought, and we do hope it’s not the end of the summer as I am yet to have my holiday.

Firstly I would like to say a big thanks to Lions Basil and Judy for our splendid weekend in Herefordshire, I am not quite sure who did what as they are both far too modest to mention it. The weather was quite superb and the views outstanding, I hasten to add that we went in our MG to make the most of it. We are planning our next year’s presidential weekend

We are building a very close relationship with Maggie’s of Cheltenham, who do wonderful work with aftercare, rehabilitation and support for those recovering from Cancer and I would like to say a big thank you to Lion Chris for instigating this worthwhile project. On the 17th July, there was an advanced party of Lions which Chris organised to sample some of the nutritional recipes with a presentation, highlighting the importance of nutrition in the recovery process, and also demonstrating the support they provide.

success for the future and also the St. Mary’s netball team to whom we’ve given a donation. We also have another group now, called “Overseas Liaison”, who are working very closely with our international coordinator on several projects; Napal oral hygiene, water aid (which reaches 190 people every hour with safe water), and just recently we have been supporting the Balkan’s flood appeal.

Since the handover in June I have been trying to streamline the working groups within the Lions and I am pleased to say that the welfare group are currently on top of requests for assistance in the local community. We have supported Avonvale Football Club for the purchase of two new practice goals and we wish them every

The Advertiser is forty years old later this year and we have events planned to celebrate this in the Market House in October. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes researching the archives to mark this important milestone.

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away which we hope to be a weekend in Windsor with a boat trip along the Thames, and entertainment.

Call Jeffie Openshaw (Mrs) on 07754451638 or 01666 500328 email: jeffieopenshaw@gmail.com

The Tetbury Lions were also glad to support the World War One commemoration on the 3rd of August and also the tree planting ceremony in the late afternoon.

We recently “badged up” our new member Steve Parr and welcomed him into the club; I am sure Steve will make a good contribution and enhance our membership and skill base. We now have 34 members with many diverse skills, making a wide contribution to the club. By the time you read this, we will hope to be badging up our newest member Jayne Fewell. If you would be like to join our magnificent body of guys and ladies, who serve the community and also enjoy a busy social life, then please join us on Wednesday, 3rd of September at 8pm in the Close Hotel. Keith Leaver

LAUNCH OF MAGGIE’S COOK BOOK The new Cook Book produced by the Cheltenham Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre supported by the Tetbury Lions Club was officially launched on Thursday afternoon the 17th July. Maggie’s have a Nutritionist, Caroline Hockly, who runs one-to-one nutrition sessions for cancer sufferers to help them recover from their (sometimes very aggressive) treatment, and runs Saturday morning cookery workshops for cancer sufferers and their families to demonstrate how healthy and nutritional meals can be produced simply and cheaply. The centre wanted to be able to give a plastic folder to all those attending the cookery sessions to collect and protect the recipes issued by Caroline, but were unable to afford to do so. The Tetbury Lions Club were able to step in to help out with a grant to cover the cost of the folders and some advice on setting up the layout and style for in-house production of the contents. This funding will continue for another three years, to provide for reprinting more folders for future cookery demonstrations. At the presentation, Lion President Keith Leaver confirmed Lion’s delight at being able to help in this way and that we would also be encouraging other Lions Clubs in the area to help this remarkable charity. He paid tribute to our past President Nat Prosser and to Chris French, who both championed this initiative. Jane Fide, the Centres manager expressed her gratitude for the Lions support and said this book would not have happened without their input. She presented President Keith with a copy to take back to the Club and thanked Caroline Hockly and Anna Mason for all their hard work in producing the folders and their contents. Chris French

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The History of Tetbury Society HOTS visited Sherston on the 2nd of July. The village was first recorded in 896 so it is a very ancient settlement. There are extensive Roman remains nearby including a large mosaic floor which was reburied by the archaeologists. We were told that a sports field once had the remains of Roman ramparts until the American Army was persuaded to level it in WW2. There was a battle in 1016 between the Danes under King Canute and the West Saxon Army led by Edmund Ironside in which John Rattlebone played a heroic part and died of his wounds. This local hero is celebrated not only by the Rattlebone Inn but also by a small statue at the right hand side of the church porch. We did not go inside the church which is dedicated to the ‘Holy Cross’. It occupies the site of a Saxon church and was built in 1170 with the tower added in 1770. Much of the original village was timber built and there was a disastrous fire in 1511 which virtually destroyed everything. The High Street is a large square in which there used to be a market and there is a building called the Tolsey to the south end where the tolls were paid. The properties in the High Street have obviously been constructed at diﬀerent times - the oldest is the 14th century Balcony House, much of which survived the fire in 1511. Church

House was built soon after the fire and was used for the ‘Ale Feast’ which was held to raise funds for the Poor and Needy.

High Street and so completed our circuit of the historic part of Sherston. A most interesting visit.

Court Street is the way out towards Knockdown and contains ‘Ye Old Courthouse’ at the corner of Cliff Road. Just beyond it is the Manor House. Cliff Road has been renamed by the residents who took exception to living in Back Lane. There are many interesting little cottages, a ‘British Schoolroom’ dated 1844 and a former Congregational Chapel. The Cliff is a steep hill that runs behind some of the houses in Cliff Road and Silver Street and a motorist driving towards Luckington will find a sharp downward gradient as he leaves the town.

On the 7th of August we visited Doughton Manor by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carter. This enabled us to see for ourselves this superb house, about which Mr. Carter had spoken to us last October. Fortunately we had a glorious summer’s evening for this visit.

We turned left at the end of Cliﬀ Road into Silver Street which led us back into the

Our next meeting on 4th September is in Christchurch at 7.30pm. Hector Cole will speak about ‘Archaeological Iron Working’. You may have seen him on TV making swords etc. HOTS will have a display in the Market Hall on 13th and 14th September in connection with the Heritage Weekend. Alan Twelvetree

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Rhino Art UK South African Themed Family Fun Day Sunday 14th September 11am to 3pm Westonbirt School Tetbury

Join us for a fun packed family day out and enjoy our Zulu dancers, traditional South African Braai and display of Rhino Art by local children.

- A 2 week placement for 2 people at the Nakavango Conservation Project close to Victoria Falls, courtesy of Worldwide Experience - A money canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy meet and greet with Bear Grylls at his local pub (includes signed book and Bear Grylls jacket) - 2 night stay at Sir Richard Bransonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private game reserve - Plus many, many more spectacular items Visit our website for the full list of auction items Buy your tickets at Clifton College and Westonbirt School receptions or online at www.helpingrhinos.org/rhinoartcelebration

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Tetbury Camera Club The first meeting of the new season will be on Tuesday, 2nd September and is billed as ‘A Get to Know/Meet and Greet/Show and Tell evening. No competition, no judge and no critique.’ The idea is to have a gentle introduction into the season; an informal session of discussion, exchange of ideas and experiences. As such it would be a good evening for a visitor to attend and meet the members and get an idea of what goes on in the club. One of the benefits of the Club is meeting people with similar interests and there is much information exchanged in the chatting before meetings, during the break and afterwards. There is generally someone who knows the answer to most questions.

Club photography is sometimes criticised as being formulaic, just following the accepted ‘rules’. However, this is unfair. Some judges do indeed like conventional images but others welcome diﬀerent and unusual approaches. The same applies to external speakers. The best are inspirational and sometimes revelatory.

pressure. An image taken on a trip earlier this year is shown here.

Their love of photography shines through. It really is surprising how so many talented photographers (including members) are willing to share their techniques and thoughts with camera club members.

Tetbury Camera Club meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesday evenings at the Priory Inn, Tetbury. We are a very friendly group and anybody with an interest in photography will be very welcome to visit and get an idea of our activities and meet club members.

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If you wish to improve your photographic skills (or just enjoy looking at pictures) why not come along to a meeting? Please feel free to visit as a guest at some of our meetings and see what goes on, hopefully with a view to becoming a member.

For further information ring Frank on 01666 500807 Website: www tetburycameraclub.org.uk Page 1

However, we do welcome visitors at any meeting. The programme is shown on the website (address below). We have a varied programme for 2014/2015. There is a mix of external speakers, internal speakers, competitions and social events.

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Competition judging nights are generally popular occasions. Entry into competitions is entirely voluntary. There is no pressure put upon members to enter. Sometimes people become members with no intention of entering competitions but, once they have absorbed the atmosphere for some time and realised that they are not intensely serious aﬀairs, they do enter and get some feedback on their images. The advent of digital imaging has also made it easier to enter and reduced any cost barrier. Indeed, we have to put a numerical limit on the number of entries to each competition so as not to impose an unreasonable burden on the judges. For a pretty small club, this is a healthy sign.

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automatically has a right to apply to the Court for a new tenancy at the end of his term. There are very limited grounds on which the Landlord can resist those claims for a new tenancy. The Tenant therefore is very much in control and so Landlords, in many cases, prefer to grant tenancies outside the Act, which means that at the end of the fixed term the Tenant has no rights and has to leave, if the Landlord wishes him to do so.

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Shots from a Lawyers Gun We all know that in 2007, the good times for commercial leases came to an end and businesses had to look to means of saving. One of these ways was to reduce their rents. The advice given to some landlords was that they should lie low at the end of the term of the lease and not upset the Tenant in any way. This meant that in the case of a tenancy drafted in such a way that the Tenant had no rights to renew, the date for the end of the tenancy would pass. Rent would continue to be paid at the same rate as before and would be accepted gratefully by the landlord. In most cases this would convert the tenancy into a periodic tenancy defined by the regularity of the rental payments either quarterly (3 monthly) or monthly. This means that the Tenancy could be brought to an end by notice from either party giving 3 months or one month depending on how regularly the rent was paid. The problem for the Landlord is that by accepting such an arrangement, he is now giving the Tenant protection under the Landlord and Tenant Act that he did not have the benefit of previously, and under the Act the Landlord has to give the Tenant at least six months’ notice and state if he is willing to give the Tenant a new tenancy. He can only remove the Tenant using limited grounds like a complete reconstruction of the premises - and so if he does want the Tenancy out, he could be in serious trouble. He would still be wise to serve the six month notice, because that compels the parties to negotiate and they can end up agreeing a new tenancy outside the Act i.e. giving the Landlord future control or at least the Court can do so if they disagree. However, if rents improve that could waste a lot of time. There is another hurdle under the Act in that the Landlord has to have owned the premises for at least five years to apply the provisions for opposing a new tenancy. Michael Hodge

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Ingleburn Trefoil Guild As we draw breath at the end of the session, we look back on a varied lot of meetings - and how enjoyable they all were! We’ve been entertained by interesting talks from an assistant to the NHS Ombudsman, from an expert on forensic telecommunications, from an RAF and hospital chaplain and from someone from Leckhampton, about the life of Sue Ryder and the home there. At our AGM Martin Sands, who had worked at Kew Gardens, described plant-gathering in the 60s and 70s in the remote islands of the East. He made Guide Camp seem very safe, without poisonous spiders, snakes, rivers to cross and precipitous slopes. We saw ‘Daytona’ with Maureen Lipman at the Theatre Royal, Bath and enjoyed a Christmas meal at The Old Royal Ship, Luckington. In November some of us were able to extend our creative and sporting talents at The Manor Hotel in Okehampton. We spent 4 days away walking, playing tennis, playing bowls, doing clay work and painting, and a huge variety of other pursuits, before enjoying each other’s company over a delicious meal. We do enjoy socialising over food, so we have a picnic and a barbecue in members’ gardens during the summer.

evening, but they kept quiet until just as we were leaving! Another visit was to Sevington Victorian School, where we learned what the children would have experienced in their education.

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A safe route has been signed for cycling between Tetbury and Kemble Station and on to Cirencester. The route was originally devised by Sustrans and can be seen on the on-line map on the Sustrans website. The cycle route goes to the end of the existing cycle path then up to Larkhill, to Ashley, left along a section of the Foss Way, across the A429, left along the bridlepath to Woodlands, then to Kemble Wick and Kemble.

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As the senior branch of Girlguiding, we are still interested to hear how the younger members are getting on, so we were interested to have a talk from a Guider about the International Camp in Scotland, Ayrwaves, that she took Guides and Rangers to. Ingleburners helped at Brownies’ Big Birthday parties in Tetbury and Crudwell and some went to Zooom at Wincanton, where 6,000 girls, mostly Brownies, had a wonderful day, celebrating their Centenary.

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also said farewell to our year 6 leavers who have gone on to numerous different secondary schools. The last day of term was an emotional but equally optimistic one as we marked the time for new beginnings all round. This new school year for the staff and pupils at our school brings with it plenty of other ‘new’ additions in the shape of a new library area, new learning spaces, new offices, new teachers and last but definitely not least, new pupils both in our reception class and in our other classes too. While we all enjoyed our summer holidays, building work was being undertaken to improve and extend certain internal areas of the school allowing for a larger, more accessible library area and some larger practise rooms for music and group learning activities.

Unde-fete-d! No one wants it to rain on the day of their School Summer fete but unfortunately the weather was far from fine on Saturday July 19th when our fete was due to be held. But we weren’t about to let the unseasonal downpour defeat us after months’ of planning . It was all hands on deck and anoraks and umbrellas ahoy as members of FOAS (Friends of Avening School) and teachers and parents quickly adapted things to make it an indoor event - setting up in the village hall and classrooms before the crowds arrived.

Due to an incredible display of community spirit and British resolve, the fete was a tremendous success. With a fantastically popular blind auction, tombola’s, face painting, crafts, stalls and competitions, the day turned out fine after all and even our handmade boat race managed to take place despite the challenging weather conditions!

Goodbye’s and Hello’s At the end of last term we said a heartfelt and somewhat teary goodbye to our wonderful Mrs Redpath who has taught at our school for more than 21 years. We

We welcome our new reception pupils who have joined our Eagle class and two new teachers; Mrs Lucas, who has previously taught at the school and will join the Eagles one day a week and Ms Geller, who is our new Owl’s class teacher replacing Mrs Redpath, who left at the end of last term. We wish both teachers a great time settling into our school and look forward to the years of learning and experiences that lie ahead. In term time please contact 01453 833191/ or see our website; www.avening.glouc. sch.uk

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Interest is steadily growing in the club with several new enquiries from prospective members, and two new associate members added during the period. If you’d like a look, we will again be exhibiting in the Dolphins Hall, whilst the Classic Car Show is on during September 7th, so please pay us a visit there between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. There will be some interesting developments!

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Tetbury Model Railway club we are woefully short of detail on the coal yard. If anyone has any information or better yet photographs of Tetbury Station and the Goods Yard (especially the coal yard) we would love to hear from you. Please contact David Groves on 01666 502100, or email dav.groves@icloud.com

The two layouts we currently have under construction are progressing well, especially the Junior members layout, which has reached the scenery-building stage. This is when the youngsters get to make and paint plaster scenic mouldings, enjoying some interesting results and a great deal of fun in the process.

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Tetbury Library …all the unread words strove to be read. The words reached out into any mind available in the vicinity… From ‘Going Postal’ by Terry Pratchett Two weeks into the summer holidays (the time of writing) and already 116 local young minds have signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which is fantastic! This annual challenge acknowledges supports and rewards children’s reading during the long school break and, with a diﬀerent theme each year, is a lot of fun for all involved - including staﬀ! Well done to every child who participated in this year’s Mythical Maze – if you haven’t quite completed it, then hurry along to the library as the challenge closes on Saturday 6th September!

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With so much hard work going into this event by a lot of people it was such a shame that severe weather warnings were allowed to get in the way! The show was going to feature a good many craft stalls operated by local people who had spent several weeks building up stock, but in the end they could not risk losing significant quantities to what was supposed to be heavy rain and high winds as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha swept through. Happily, in the end things were not as bad as we were all led to believe and although it rained in the morning and the wind picked up in the afternoon, we got away with a reasonable show despite the conditions.

through the town and into the show ground led by the stirring sounds of the City of Bristol Pipes and Drums. They were followed by a number of attractions such that the parade had a pied-piper eďŹ&#x20AC;ect and drew members of the public to the event, which was wonderful to see. Also very positive is that a number of local businesses have voiced an eagerness to take part next year. The weather also meant that the fun dog show entries were slightly down but even so, each entrant had a few minutes in the spotlight to dazzle Cyril, our ever-popular judge from the George Veterinary Group. The main events however, take place in the marquee and as the Tetbury Show remains one of the few in this region that continues to grow, something we should be very proud of, we now have to use a much larger construction.

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Tetbury Summer Show around in to admire the work of so many. Our thanks to Tetbury Hardware for once again being our collection point for all the entries. This year, entries were available online for the first time and around 18% of the total was via this option, which is a very encouraging start. One of the objectives of the show is to leave lasting memories in the minds of our younger population by encouraging them to recognise, enjoy and value the benefits of the rural community in which we live. Large numbers of youngsters take part in show day - to illustrate this point and to add a new feature to the event there were two dance demonstrations by the very creative and energetic Arts Frenzy. This is a local group who meet at Christ Church and who will, it is hoped, provide a regular feature on show day. We cannot conclude without saying a huge thank you to all who contributed so much to make the Tetbury Summer Show the success it was, despite the elements. Particular thanks must go to IHS who provided the bulk of the funding and of course the Lions Club, who stuck to the task of running the gates in sometimes diďŹ&#x192;cult conditions. It is very much appreciated. Summer Show Committee

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Mayor’s Report A lot has happened since my last blog in July! In date order, I helped sell raﬄe tickets at The Priory Nursing Home Summer Fete on Saturday 21st June and ran a quiz for the Open Day of Care Homes the day before also based at The Priory. Monday 23rd June I met the Duchess of Cornwall at Westonbirt Arboretum - a great privilege. The new visitors centre is superb and I can’t wait to see the new “Tree Top Walk” when it is completed. It will enable both able and disabled bodied people to get up into the canopy of the trees; that will be some experience. I felt very humbled to be part of the Medals Parade on 27th June and I’d like to thank everyone who helped make this such a success for the returning troops from Afghanistan, Op Herrick of the 29th Regiment/59 Squadron. It was a very atmospheric and emotional day and there were Councillors working away in the background, preparing a superb spread and to make sure everything went without a hitch. Thank you to them and to Poppy for her liaison with the soldiers which produced such a lovely service and to Catherine for giving up her time to help out at The Dolphins Hall. My report, however, is tinged with sadness, as one of the soldiers at the Parade died suddenly on an exercise in Wales about a month later. I was invited to the AGM of the CPRE and dinner on 10th July at John Shepherd’s house and I should like to thank them for making me very welcome. I was also asked to open the fete at St. Mary’s School on Saturday 12th July - a lovely ! day and I understand that they raised in the region of £2,000 which was a brilliant ! achievement. Well done.

trees as a final tribute to all those men who lost their lives during 1914-18 either due to death on the field or afterwards through disease or injury. I have been to see the beautiful display of flowers at the Flower Festival at Christchurch. Thanks must go to all those who have made such lovely displays and lastly, although bad weather did not help the footfall to the Summer Show, those that did support the show managed to do so in the relative dry, later in the day. Terri, Lance and all the team must be congratulated on a brilliant parade and show. I thoroughly enjoyed it and long may it continue.

I had a wonderful surprise “Welcome to ! on the new Mayor” Party at The Priory laid by Tricia, the Manager and staﬀ. Thank you so much Tricia, Ali, Michelle and all the team for making it such a wonderful day. It was lovely to see local businesses there as well as our team from TTC and Councillors. August 2nd/3rd - what a brilliant two days this was! The WW1 Exhibition held in the Market Hall to mark the beginning of the war on the 4th August 100 years ago was a brilliant success. We had a lot of people through the doors and the interest shown was very moving. I would like to say a personal thank you to all our helpers on the HOTS team who put in so much hard work. The culmination of the weekend at the War Memorial with a very simple service and laying of wreaths and the candlelit service at Evensong was very fitting and apt. Thank you everyone with your help. We were also able to plant apple

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Thank you very much for the generous tribute published in the July Advertiser. I want to put on record that far less would have been accomplished except for a dedicated team of helpers, all unpaid volunteers. I am delighted they will ensure the Club will continue – Tetbury cannot afford to be without it. If anyone should be contemplating an offer to help, the Club operates on Mondays between 10.00 a.m. and 3.15 p.m. and is really friendly, offering purposeful activity and a pleasurable place to work. You may contribute any hours you have available – mornings, afternoons, alternate Mondays – whatever time you can spare. They would welcome you, especially if you bring along any particular skills and interests you may have. Give it a try! I wish all concerned with the Monday Club every success. If you would like some more information, contact Christine Gibbs on 01666 505646. Ros Stowell Editor’s note: Poignantly, the member of the Monday Club who was quoted in the piece about Ros Stowell, Dorothy “ Dot “ Holmes, died shortly after the piece appeared. She was fondly remembered by her family and many members of the club at her memorial service at St. Mary’s Church on the 1st August. Dear Editor With many people’s help we managed to raise over £2,500 for The Fire Fighter’s Charity at the recent Tetbury Fire Station Open Day. This is a massive total and so all at Tetbury Fire Station would like to say a special thank you to Cheltenham and Malmesbury fire crews, the Red Cross Support Team, all the local businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes, Woodlodge for donating pots for the Auction, anyone who bought raffle tickets and everyone who made the day such a huge success.

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We have had a lot of queries from residents unable to contact their local housing association; we hope that the following information may help. If any resident has questions to do with council housing list they can phone or go in and see Tara at the Tetbury Town Council oﬃces and the Library can help with free internet access.

His family regret to announce the passing of Gerry Brown, an ex-Lion and Tetbury Town Mayor between 1986 -88 and 1992 -94. He served on Cotswold District Council and held the interests of Tetbury at the heart of all that he did and accomplished.

You can apply by phone to Gloucestershire Home Seekers on 01285 623300 and the Council is happy to signpost for problems with Highways. If you have any problems then you can always call the TTC oﬃces and Cllr Walsh is happy to help out on ad-hoc basis.

Gerry’s funeral has already taken place, but donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent to the funeral directors. Anybody wishing to contact the family may also do so via Padfield’s Funeral Service, 125, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1TD. Chris Eastaugh Funeral Director, Padfield’s Funeral service

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As the summer draws to a close we can look back on a busy and successful time in Tetbury, including the annual Feoﬀee and Thirteen BBQ, which due to the weather forecasts, was moved to be held under the Town Hall for the first time. This free event is provided as a community evening where friends and neighbours can meet up and enjoy a burger or hotdog on us, normally this is held on the Millennium Green. It was pleasing to see so many people attend and if you missed us this year look out for the posters next year.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tetbury Plumbing for all of their hard work in assisting us to look after The Market Hall. I must say that this year it is again a picture, with the beautiful hanging baskets.

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of the St Mary’s team, who recently won the South Gloucestershire Primary School’s league and has been formed to keep the team together as they are all now going on to attend senior schools.

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at 9.30am and following our historic and interesting walk around the town boundaries, we end at The Market Hall for refreshments and the presentation of the Feoﬀee accounts. All are welcome – including dogs for the walk, we hope to see you all there.

If you would like to know more about the work we do in the town and the type of grants and support available, please do not hesitate to contact us. Educational or Training Grants, as well as discretionary Grants to the town’s clubs and societies are available by application to the Feoﬀees.

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September is traditionally harvest time and in Tetbury we are all looking forward to the annual Food and Drink Festival, held in the town over five glorious days. As always everything kicks oﬀ on Wednesday the 17th with the gathering of the Gloucester Old Spot Sausage Appreciation Society at The Close Hotel - and this year we are thrilled to have as our guest Speaker Cotswold Life’s very own Leader and Editor - Mr Mike Lowe. We will raise our forks in praise of what many consider the best pork in the country. Making the event even more special is that the sausages are devised by local people and then created especially for the Festival by Sausage Supremo Mr John Newman, from Jesse Smith Butchers. The Orchard Restaurant at Highgrove is opening its doors once again for this year’s Festival, working in partnership with the Fabulous Baker Brothers of Hobbs House, starting with a 90 minute tour of the Highgrove Gardens, followed by a Champagne and Canapé reception. They will then serve a two course supper using local produce from across Gloucestershire and a selection of Hobbs House Breads plus a glass of Highgrove Organic wine. Following supper, Tom and Henry Herbert will provide an entertaining 30 minute talk on their passion for food and the importance of supporting local producers, whilst a selection of Hobbs House sweets and pastries with coﬀee or tea is made available. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the Highgrove Estate shop. To book visit the Highgrove Shop web site or call 0333 222 4555. Lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Calls cost up to 5p a minute from UK landlines. Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more.

telling the truth - and which staff member is lying! Perfect for novices and wine buffs alike, the winning team getting the most correct guesses wins a bottle of sparkling wine to take away. Others taking part include the Royal Oak in Tetbury and Café 53 whose Vegetarian Evening, hosted and created by Tina Stevenson from The Pink Cab, is always a sell-out. As we go to press more is being organised – check out the Festival’s web site for the most upto-date details. On Sunday in the centre of Town, under and around the Market Hall, is the immensely popular Festival Market with lots of super tasty stalls offering everything from cheese to chutney, champagne to cider and speciality beers, tasty cakes and pies, plus fresh fruit and vegetables from nearby Aunt Addies Farm. They are a local social farming project whose main aim is to provide an opportunity for local groups including the disabled, young people and others the chance to experience the healthy outdoor life and to become involved in sowing, planting and reaping the benefits . Throughout the day there will be cookery demonstrations from the likes of MasterChef finalist Koj, local chef Leon from nearby Snooty Fox Hotel and we very much hope Rob Rees MBE, “The Cotswold Chef” will pop along and say hello. His Wiggly Machine will certainly be making an appearance; a lovingly restored 1967 Citroen H Van, this is a street food van by day and poverty pop-up by night, with all funds raised during the day funding the provision of hot nutritious food to those who need it most in the community, while also offering work experience to vulnerable people, creating a gateway into paid employment.

Saturday sees something for everyone: Jesse Smith’s Big Pan will be out, oﬀering you the chance to sample some of their sausages and burgers, The Priory Inn – 2014 winners of Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards category “Best Cotswold Menu” will be hosting a fun filled afternoon of speciality ales and tastings accompanied by live music provided by local musicians and singers. Did you know that The Priory also oﬀer a “barter at the back door” scheme whereby you bring them your excess from your local allotment be it veggies, herbs or even garden flowers and they will swap them at the current market value for vouchers to be used in their restaurant or bar?

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A Lion Remembers

For the D-Day 70th Anniversary on 6th June this year I was asked if I could give some details of my wartime days. My memory is now not too good, but here are some comments about my past life in the forces.

Our C.O. Lt Col. Norrie was killed on the 19th June and was a very sad loss to us. “Speedy” Bredin who landed with the battalion before then having to join another battalion due to the loss of their C.O. came back and took over our battalion. On progressing into France we were shocked at what we discovered behind the walls of Chateau Pavie. A few Canadians who had been taken prisoner had been shot in a row behind the walls. As we moved on, we came under heavy fire and BNHQ had casualties and nearly the whole of the orderly room staﬀ were killed or wounded. Bob Swan took over and was promoted to Orderly Room Sergeant and that left me to be the Orderly Room Corporal. Yet another shock came on 17th June. Battalion HQ was shelled and Captain L.C. Brown M.C. had to be evacuated because of his wounds.

When I was called up in the spring of 1942 at eighteen years old I was quite keen to join the Royal Air Force, but I was told it would have to be the Army and an infantry regiment for training. I had three choices of Regiments; the Dorsetshire, Hampshire or Devonshire. I said the Dorsets appealed to me. As I could drive, I had lessons on trucks and finally, tracked Bren Gun carriers. I was with about fifteen other men to join the 1st Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment and due to the training I had received, was detailed for Battalion Head Quarters. The battalion was in 231 Malta Brigade with the 1st Hampshire and the 2nd Devonshire Regiments and from there, the brigade carried out two assault landings – the first into Sicily and eventually into Italy. From Italy we came back to England only to discover that it was time to train for the D. Day assault landing, our third for the battalion. The Hampshire’s landed at Le Hamel – we landed at Les Roquettes.

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The next thing I can remember, it was a very moving experience, as we moved into Brussels. People presented us with sweets, fruit and kisses etc., as we liberated them. Drinks of wine were also given to all who

wanted it, in celebration of their freedom. Our stay in Brussels was not very long, though. By early September we were sorting things out in Antwerp and after some time we found ourselves in the area of Nijmegen. October was a month of various moves in the Wetering Canal area; amidst numerous attacks, a number of our party suﬀered mortar and gun fire, frequently. Another thing I remember from the Nijmegen area was that the weather was dreadful. Myself and the others were very wet and muddy and had worn the same clothes night and day for over a week. We were told we were being taken for a clean-up and were taken to a small area of trees, told to undress and taken to stand underneath a tree which contained a bucket pierced with lots of holes hanging from its branches. Warm water was poured into it so that we could have a makeshift shower and we were then given clean clothing. It was delightful. Another experience was, I had toothache and visited a dentist in this small town, where we were also checking for any

large one that we had captured some time before and which had been furnished by our pioneer section with furniture which we’d found in the German store in Arras. This is important as the orderly room staﬀ were to be planning the battalion’s return to England (so we were told.) The orderly room staﬀ was now only four, consisting of two new members and Sgt. Bob Swan and myself. Bob and I were the only two who had survived from D. Day. Planning was going ahead and Bob and I were putting together all reports on the paperwork from the company they served with.

German troops left behind. The dentist asked me to come back the following day and he would attend to it. I told him I wouldn’t be able to pay him because we didn’t have any Dutch money and he said he would accept cigarettes instead, if I had them. I oﬀered him 300 cigarettes

as payment which was of course my free issue. Happily, I’m a non-smoker. (I used to save my issue to give to my friends.) At the end of October, Battalion Headquarters had moved into a Pagoda Building and the battalion’s “oﬃce truck”, a

Bob and I continued to work on this and on the 4th November handed over the details of what we had completed so far and explained to the two other members of staff what it was they should do. Bob had progressed to our room at the end of the passageway which had a very large window – and the office truck reversed in towards this to enable Bob and I to see it. Having explained to the two new staff members I left them and went through a side door into our room. There was then an enormous explosion and I finished up at the end of the passageway back outside the door to our room. Bob came over and helped me to my feet and we saw that the office truck had completely disappeared. Enemy aircraft had dropped two large bombs, one of which had hit the end of the Pagoda, which demolished the truck. The body of one of the lads we found in a tree the other we never found. Time moved on and I believe we then went through Kemmel and eventually found our way home – sometime in the November or December of 1944. Ron Poppleton

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Tetbury WI We are always delighted to support the Tetbury in Bloom team who do so much for our town. Providing and serving refreshments at their Open Gardens in June is becoming a regular fixture on our calendar. We also held our own Open Gardens in July when six of our ladies opened their gardens to fellow WI members. The afternoon was hot and sunny so the tea which followed was very welcome and the raﬄe raised £138 for the Dolphins’ Hall fund. In June our Food group visited Dolcetti in Cirencester, makers of delicious authentic gelato. Another visit, in July, was to Woefuldane Dairy where the process of cheese making was explained. The farm uses its own milk and all products are organic. A lot of cheese was sold as a result of the tasting which followed and I’m sure several of us will now be visiting the shop in Minchinhampton. We have enjoyed supper at Cafe 53 as one of our regular supper or lunch gatherings. Following an impressive lunch

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The circus went smoothly, with very positive comments by a local resident as to how thorough the Circus had been in cleaning up afterward. It was good to see them back and we hope they will resume using Tetbury as a regular venue.

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drinking at his bar about a quarter to ten at night. The deceased came in about ten, and at that time Ball and Compton were having words. Neither White nor Cole took part in it. The house was cleared, and about twenty minutes after James White was brought back, stabbed in the stomach. Mr. Wickham, M.R.C.S., was called in to see the deceased about half-past ten. He had a deep wound in the upper and central parts of the abdomen, an inch and a half in length. The upper surface of the left lobe of his liver was penetrated. Mr Wickham attributed his death to the wound, which must have been made by a straight-bladed knife. George Hammond, labourer, who was at the Greyhound on the occasion, said someone - he did not know who - struck witness, and he ran oﬀ, followed by the rest, when two of them knocked him down and beat him. When he got up he saw Cole and the deceased struggling; they had their arms round each other. He heard the deceased say, “Charles, thee hast been and stabbed I!” He did not hear Cole make any answer. He saw no knife in either of their hands, and he heard no threat made by anyone. When the22:20 deceasedPage said he 22/2/08 1 was stabbed

Tetbury Police Museum they all ran away. Cole had a long bladed knife, very “picked” at the point. P.C. Holder said he saw some of the party near the scene of the affray, and ordered them off, and just after he heard that White had been stabbed, he saw White, who said that Cole had stabbed him. He went to Cole’s house and charged him, when Cole denied it. He took him to the station, and found a spot of blood on the left leg of his trousers. He searched for a knife, but failed to find one, although he found the prisoner’s hat on the ground. The Coroner, in an elaborate summing up, said there was very strong evidence that Cole stabbed White, and the only question was whether it was murder or manslaughter. He directed the jury in favour of murder, saying it was a question whether there was sufficient provocation to reduce it to manslaughter. The jury consulted for nearly an hour, and then returned a verdict of “Wilful murder” against Cole, who was committed by the Coroner to take his trial on that charge. On Tuesday 29th July 1878 he was also committed by the magistrates.” John Silvester, Hon Curator, Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom The Old Courthouse, 63 Long Street, Tetbury Email; curator@tetbury.gov.uk

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to add any snippets of information they would like to share. Playgroup starts back on Wednesday 3rd September and we look forward to seeing you all over the coming weeks. We are also holding our AGM Wednesday 10th September 7.30 at The Priory….. everyone is welcome so please come along and support our Playgroup.

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We’ve had a good summer, here in the Volunteer Centre! Opening on Mondays has been a success and with the help of the volunteers will carry on.

The Rural Skills Centre, part of the Royal Agricultural University, has been running for almost 16 years and offers a range of short, practical courses for anyone interested in gaining or improving their skills.

We are always looking for volunteers for the Hospital Car Service, Dial-a-Ride bus and adapted car as drivers and escorts. To find out more about volunteering or using the service, please call in to the oﬃce or phone.

Courses include: • Dry Stone Walling • Hedge Laying • Hazel Hurdle making • Blacksmithing and Ornamental Ironwork • Welding • Chainsaw Operation • Brush Cutter and Strimmer Operation • Pesticide Application - Safe use of Pesticides, Granule Application and Hand Held Applicator • Safe use of Ride On and Pedestrian Mowers and many more.....

The Village Agent is visiting on Monday 1st September and Tuesday 16th September. Come in to see her if you would like more information.

Regular Dial-a-Ride Schedule TUESDAY MORNINGS: 9.30am. Tetbury Town (including appointments) WEDNESDAYS:12-2pm. Tetbury Market (including appointments) THURSDAY MORNINGS: 9.30am. Nailsworth & Avening with, Sainsbury’s, Stroud, Thursday, 9am 25th September.

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St Michael’s Parish News As I write this we are fast approaching the end of August with summer nearly gone. What a lovely summer we have had, although the last few days the rain has brought us down to earth. I know we need rain for the land but especially during the summer months it would be nicer if it was overnight! When it has rained overnight the morning after feels fresher. We wish all farmers a very good harvest and may there be plenty for everyone. Home grown food tastes juicier - especially strawberries. During June, along with the parishioners of St Peter’s Catholic Church Cirencester, we celebrated Bishop Declan announcement that Father Isidore Obi was oﬃcially Parish Priest of both parishes. Although we knew a few months earlier, it was not until June that Canon Tom Gunning, Dean of Stroud, inducted Father Izzy as Parish Priest. Father Izzy was joined by many of his fellow priests and a few Permanent Deacons too. Parishioners of both parishes took part in the Celebration Mass, donating food for the buﬀet afterwards and also gifts presented by a parishioner from both St Peter’s and St Michael’s. During our Mass on Sunday 31st August we will remember Mgr William Mitchell who passed away suddenly in 2008. Mgr was Parish Priest here at St Michaels from 2001 until his death in 2008. He was well

known around the town and he loved being part of Tetbury. We remember and thank those who helped and support us at that time. September brings the new school year and we wish pupils, students and teachers a happy successful year, which brings me onto our annual Michael Fest celebrations taking place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September. On Friday we will be holding our Musical Evening, starring local singing groups including Avening Angels, students from Westonbirt and a few others, including some younger members of our congregation - “Music of all Kinds” something for everyone. Last year’s evening was very enjoyable and successful. On Saturday the 27th our autumn fayre takes place from 11.00am to 3.00pm –ish, with many stalls, a raﬄe, BBQ and

other attractions. Proceeds will go to the Parish Maintenance fund -please see the advertisement in this issue. There will be a flower festival in the church throughout the weekend. On Sunday the 28th our 9.00am Mass will be one of thanksgiving for a successful weekend, remembering those who have worked hard to build the parish for many years and those who are now working hard to keep the parish happy and successful. Please try and come to at least one event if not all three to support our community and enjoy yourself at the same time. Wishing you all, especially those starting a new term at school whatever your age, those starting a new job, those starting anything new a happy and successful time and wishing God’s Blessing on you all. Elaine Wright, Parish Administrator St Michaels Catholic Church

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Sarah Cheung, 18, was offered scholarships to Marymount University and Goucher College but has decided to study Psychology at James Madison University in Virginia. “The Wycliffe teachers have been amazing,” she said. “They encourage students and make you want to work harder.”

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VISIT SIR WILLIAM ROMNEY’S SCHOOL DURING OUR OPEN DAYS Year 5 and 6 pupils and their parents are warmly invited to visit the school for our Open Evening on Tuesday 23rd September and our Open Mornings on Thursday 25th and Monday 29th September. Sir William Romney’s School is a small 11-16 Academy which provides a safe and caring environment that ensures our students flourish and achieve their full potential. The school is proudly comprehensive and provides a secure and supportive learning

environment. Our overall size and small class sizes means that every student is known and understood by a committed and caring staﬀ. We appreciate that every child is unique and the small and inclusive nature of the school allows us to develop each child’s individual aptitudes and abilities by developing selfesteem and building confidence. Examination results are good, with students making good progress based on their start point on entry to the school. Almost all of our Year 11 leavers go on to study at a wide range of post 16 institutions, including Cirencester College, Stroud College, Hartpury College, Marling Sixth Form and Stroud High Sixth Form. The school has excellent facilities in all subject areas, and in particular in the arts subjects. We also oﬀer What parents say about us: opportunities for students to participate in a full range of sporting activities and a range of local and “We are delighted with the way our overseas visits including New York, France, the WWI daughter has settled, she is being Battlefields, Germany and skiing in Austria; with future appropriately challenged and is visits planned to Iceland and Kenya. These experiences making good progress. The staff are are often amongst the most memorable for enthusiastic and approachable.” students and are a valued part of school life at SWR. “Dedicated and inspring teachers who go the extra mile. My son is fulfulling The school places respect at the heart of his potential both academically and all that it does. Students are expected to socially and has been given great show respect and tolerance of others, to opportunities.” work hard and to value the opportunities they are given. Sir William Romney’s is a welcoming, vibrant and friendly school which seeks to achieve excellence in all areas. Why not come and see for yourself … Steven Mackay, Headteacher Sir William Romney’s School, Lowfield Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8AE Tel: 01666 502378 Email: admin@swr.gloucs.sch.uk Web: www.swr.gloucs.sch.uk

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Brownies have had an exciting year, celebrating their Centenary. The 2nd Tetbury Brownies took up the challenge to try a new adventurous activity and had a great afternoon at the climbing wall in Gloucester. The 1st Tetbury Brownies held a swimming party in the Forest and had a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Members from all units joined in the Region event at Wincanton Racecourse where they were entertained by a circus and many street performers and could have their faces painted, try bouncy castles, crafts, space hoppers and numerous other activities. We were excited to find that 2 of our members had won prizes in the bunting competition. Well done to Guide Lucy and Leader Karen – they both met the Region Commissioner and received a goody bag. Leaders in Guiding often have just as much fun as the girls as they too get a wide range of opportunities - joining in with the weekly activities; participating in more adventurous activities such as climbing and dragon boating; enjoying outings, camps and residential holidays and some even get to go abroad. Guiding enables adults to develop their own skills as we provide trainings and support for those taking on leadership roles. Leaders are adults who volunteer to help for 1 or more hours a week and many start with no experience or qualifications but just a wish to oﬀer their time and give something to

their community. If any of this appeals to you then we are looking for more leaders in all age groups. Please contact me to discuss how you could help us and have fun at the same time! Despite the bad weather we had a stall at Tetbury Summer Show and hope those that visited enjoyed the bubbles and chocolate brownies! Thank you to those who rushed to help when the gazebos tried to blow away! Congratulations to the winners of the special Brownie class in the Flower Show and thank you to the Flower Show committee for including it to celebrate our centenary. The Malt House will be open to visitors during the Heritage weekend – 13th/14th September from 10am – 4pm. Not only will this be an opportunity to explore our historic building but we will have a display of Brownie and Guide photos, uniform, badges etc from Tetbury. I often hear people saying they used to come to Brownies and had forgotten what the building was like so please drop in and see if you can find memories of your time here! We currently have places available for Rainbows (aged 5-7) and Thursday Brownies (aged 7-10). Sue Doidge - Tetbury District Commissioner Investments tetburymum@hotmail.co.uk

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Well weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a bit of a summer break on the NCT committee recently in order to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pause for thought a little and start shaping future plans for the next year. We held our Annual General Meeting back in June and were able to gauge opinions from local parents and expectant parents as to what they would like from their local NCT branch. We are currently in the process of putting together an Annual Plan directly as a result of the meeting and have some exciting ideas which we will hopefully be able to announce very shortly so in the meantime, watch this space!! We are always looking for way that we can support parents of babies and toddlers across the whole of the community so if you have any ideas please do get in touch. We are however about to become very busy with a lot of upcoming events throughout the autumn. Firstly, a very important date for your diary, our Autumn Sale, is due to be held on the 27th September at the usual venue of St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School. For more information or if you would like a sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pack then please look out for our contact details on our Facebook and Twitter pages when they become available. As usual we are certain there will be a good turnout and there will be plenty of bargains to

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