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APRIL 2014

IT’S FESTIVAL TIME The organisers of Tewkesbury’s ‘Big Weekend’ were overwhelmed with offers of help and support at an open meeting at Theoc House last month.

The room was packed with people - businesses, groups and individuals - all eager to know how preparations were going and what is planned for the Easter weekend event.

There is a already packed programme of events with Saturday 19th April’s highlight being the Walking Parade, starting in Sun Street and taking in High Street, Barton Street and Oldbury Road.

There will be a distinct carnival feel with bands and groups of all ages walking in the procession.

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events will be dominated by the water activities including a boat parade, bell boat racing, river boat trips and demon-

strations as well as a duck race organised by S.A.R.A. Both days will benefit from fair rides for the children, street stalls and various displays and activities all around the town and in the Town Hall Gardens.

Look out for the buskers, and the bands playing, competitions and lots more.

And don’t forget to drop into

get the look

the pop-up cinema to see archive footage of past parades and pram races; 11am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday at Theoc House.

Tewkesbury Bake Off - a cake baking competition for existing and budding bakers, will have three professionally judged categories, all requiring participants to produce a decorated layer cake.

The Big Weekend also promises discounts in many participating shops with a wristband discount scheme.

The event takes place 10.30am-5pm on both days. For more information visit www.tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk

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THEATRE SUPPORT FROM ENGALL CASTLE www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk Masthead photo: ©Jack Boskett Photography

Engall Castle Ltd, Tewkesbury’s fastest growing independent estate agent are delighted to support the Roses Theatre.

Director Wendy Beckley “We sponsor their commented: “The Roses annual performance and theatre is I believe a offer a bursary to one valuable resource and child who ordinarily asset for the local comwould not be able to parmunity, and something I ticipate. I attended the believe we really should performance of Wind in treasure as a Town. the Willows in the sum“All too often we fail mer, which was superb to understand the wider with young actors combenefits such a resource pletely commanding the offers, but by attracting stage - their energy and visitors to the town from enthusiasm was infecthe surrounding villages tious. and towns with its “Lots of young people diverse range of perare involved each year, formances, exhibitions not just on the stage, but and films, it can only behind the scenes as have a positive influence well and it is great to see on retailers and busithem grow in confidence nesses within and learn how to interTewkesbury. act with others.

A thriving Tewkes“In their fortieth The Engall Castle Team bury also means that Anniversary Year it home sellers can only would be great to see the benefit too, and having Roses really blossom such a facility in the and we can all help them town centre such as The to do this. By supportRoses Theatre is defiing the Roses, businessnitely an advantage es not only contribute to attracting many visitors the artistic diversity of neighbouring from the theatre but also the towns and other parts of wealth of the town. the UK. This in turn “Join us and the other stimulates the local local businesses already economy as a whole and supporting the theatre so the circle completes. as members, friends or “Our support last one-off donors, and like year, which we are us I am sure you will proud to continue this enjoy your involvement year, has been with the - the return is greater Youth Theatre. than the investment.”

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Vintage Fair Returns Exciting vintage events are set to return to Tewkesbury this Easter when the town steps back in time to offer a variety of vintage themed activities for all of the family.

From a leisurely vintage trail which can be enjoyed on foot or by car to a Vintage Fair complete with pop up tearoom, and for the style a vintage conscious, Just fashion show. about everything is covered.

Visitors are invited to discover Tewkesbury's vintage and antiques trail, a gentle circular to find hidden walk, gems as well as quirky finds, treasurers and collectables available in antique the town's shops and independent boutiques. There's an optional leaflet which can be picked up from

the Tourist Information Centre at no cost with a suggested route, which also marks out the town's main attractions including the ancient Abbey, and all three town centre museums are all en route.

The highlight of the weekend is the Vintage Fair being held on Saturday April 19th. from 10am.

With over twenty stalls packed with vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery plus gifts for the home the fair is sure to satisfy even the most avid vintage fan. Cream teas and homemade cake will

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New for this year is an up-cycling vintage bunting workshop for crafty souls to try their hand at producing an unique decoration for the home from left over scraps of material.

The vintage fashion show starts at 2 pm with a catwalk to showcase authentic clothing from a bygone era as well as cleverly designed replica vintage clothing.

Nigel Hairdresser Humphryson, proprietor of high street hair salon, Rage, will be running vintage hair styling demonstrations at the Watson Hall.

Pictured above, getting into the vintage mood are: Nigel Humphryson (back row right) with Rage team members Gary Hudson and Suzi Thomas. Front row: Kerry Brooks, Ruth Lane and Helena Hague

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SATURDAY 26th JULY from 2.30pm This year’s event, in aid of HELP FOR HEROES, is being produced and directed by TIM PITMAN - ‘The Voice of Somerset.’

Tim Pitman is one of Britain’s leading classical singers and has been performing and producing concerts and festivals for many years. Tim, and his sound, lighting and marquee team will be providing facilities to enhance everyone’s enjoyment and to combat the British summer weather!

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The lead singer is the voice of Jon Bonjovi on the Sony Playstation games. He sounds identical to the man himself and sings in the same key as the original songs.

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We have arranged an amazing music line up including some of UK’s leading tribute bands. We have a wide selection of fabulous food including a pig roast, a barbecue and plenty of beer, cider and wine. Tickets on sale now - limited numbers so book fast to save missing out on what will be a great musical event.

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SATURDAY 19th APRIL An evening with the legendary

PAUL SALVAGE An evening for all music lovers with ‘Stars in their Eyes’ winner Paul who sings in his own voice and that of over 40 stars, plus a three course meal.

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JOHN BECKINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES BAND A fantastic evening of toe-tapping entertainment together with a fabulous meal created and cooked fresh by our award-winning chefs.

SATURDAY 24th MAY An Italian evening with the award-winning soprano

SARAH MINNS The internationally renowned opera singer who is currently starring in The Young Wife in London will perform for diners on this very special evening.

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RECAPTURING THE WARTIME SPIRIT IN THE COTSWOLDS Following the enormous success of its first 1940's event last year, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is organising another ‘Wartime in the Cotswolds’ weekend on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April.

Heritage steam trains will be running from Toddington to Cheltenham Race Course (air permitting of raids course) and there will be lots of entertainment for the whole family.

Visitors can enjoy the distraction of wartime songs and melodies while mingling with soldiers on leave and on duty; wonder at the bravery of the auxiliary fire service and see displays of military and civilian vehicles from the war years - and lots more besides.

New for this year is a display and demonstration of a fully manned RAF ‘ops room’ provided by a WWII RAF group.

To add to the weekend's atmosphere, subject to operational and requirements weather conditions, an RAF Spitfire will overfly the event on the Sunday afternoon.

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway will be running a special timetable for the weekend featuring many of its steam locomotives.

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played an enormous part in keeping the country mobile during the war years, including the strategically-important line between Stratford and Cheltenham, over part of which the present-day Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway runs.

Popularly known in the War years as the Honeybourne Line, this section of track provided connections to all parts of the country and was heavily used for freight, troop movements and moving produce from the Vale of Evesham.

Part of the popular TV series Land Girls was filmed at the GWR’s restored stations.

The award-winning railway currently runs services over a 12 mile section of track between Cheltenham Racecourse and Laverton, but is well on the way to extending the line. Construction work is currently underway at Broadway Station and a share offer will help fund bridge repairs on the final stretch.

To buy discount event tickets on-line, or for more information visit www.gwsr.com

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PEST PROBLEMS IN 16th CENTURY TEWKESBURY Under Henry VIII in 1532 and again under Elizabeth I in 1566, Vermin Laws were introduced to kill a whole range of animals which were considered, for a variety of reasons, to be pests.

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These laws meant that thousands of animals, ranging from crows to were kingfishers, slaughtered, for money, because they were seen as being in competition with people, especially for food. Many kinds of wild creature now had a price on their head.

Visitors to the John Moore Museum this Easter can meet the centre’s Tudor rat catcher and discover the harsh realities of problem pests in 16th century Britain.

There’s also a chance to explore the 15th century Merchant’s House and meet our Tudor housewife whose home is plagued with pests.

Visitors can take part in a ‘Price on their Heads’, quiz and trail (with prizes).

All activities take place on Saturday 19th April, from 10am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm until 5.00pm. Admission is £3 for adults, £2,50 for students and seniors, and £2 for children.

Family tickets are available at £8.

The John Moore Museum, at 41 Church Street (GL20 5SN) is nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings close to the Abbey.

The museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist John Moore.

Today it is also home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, woodlands, wetlands and farmland.

A few doors away is The Merchant's House, a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling.

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Photographer Paul Stratford will present a slide show entitled ‘Steam, Steam and More Steam.’ to YMCA Tewkesbury Railway Society on Tuesday 8th April.

On 22nd April Mike Smith is the guest presenter, with archive slides of the railway between Gloucester Eastgate and Wickwar.

There are members evenings on other Tuesdays in April, and the AGM on 29th. For details please call 01684 290136

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Former Lorry Park, Healings Mill 2009.

Healings Borough Flour Mills, Tewkesbury, under construction in 1865.

The recent offer by the developer to enable the town to use spare land behind the former flour mills for parking quite intrigued me, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

When the 2009 photograph (above right) was taken the then owner, ADM, found its development plans thwarted by the fact that the Ham Commoners still had grazing rights over this area of concrete!

That was resolved amicably to the benefit of the Commoners, but it did highlight the way that Healings gradually extended its land ownership on what was called ‘Knave’s Acre.’

What is now forgotten is that the Healing family decided to make use of the railway to build a steampowered flourmill. This was designed to crush imported American hard wheat, on what was formerly Tewkesbury’s Quay. The painting below is the only known picture of the river quay before Healings.

In addition to the wharves there were other dock buildings: Rice’s Mill can be seen to the right in 1865 (above). There were also houses such as Quay House, occupied by mill foreman Moses Coopey until it was demolished in 1935. As one would expect in a harbour, there was a public house: the Admiral Benbow which enjoyed various names: 1670 the ‘Mermaid;’ to 1770 the ‘Star’ and then ‘Severn Trow.’

Next month we shall consider the public right of way which controls the entrance to any future car park.

TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held Thursday 24th April at 7.45 pm in The Methodist Church at the Cross: he meeting will be followed by Gordon Baker talking about his memories of being an Evacuee.

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Engall Castle April Advert 24/03/2014 12:03 Page 1

155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

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Non estate, generously proportioned family home in this popular village within easy walking distance of the village shop, school, church and inn. 5 bedrooms; master with dressing area and ensuite; large kitchen/dining room; utility; study; conservatory; lounge with log burner; private gardens; gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC tba.

Bredon

£550,000

Clearly cared for and maintained inside and out, this is a large 5 bedroom detached home with the advantage of large formal gardens, paddock with stable block, detached garage, private but not remote rural location. 3 reception rooms; kitchen/dining room; utility; downstairs wc; family bathroom; shower room. Possibility of creating independent self-contained annex. EPC E.

Ripple

£495,000

Great Washbourne

£475,000

Forthampton

£475,000

Fiddington

Small equestrian opportunity. 1.1 acres; 3 bay stable block; formal gardens; detached spacious bungalow with the advantage of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite; separate dining room; triple aspect lounge with open fire; conservatory; detached single garage; large frontage with ample parking; Located in a small hamlet between Tewkesbury and Bishops Cleeve; easy access to motorway network. EPC F.

£395,000

Pamington

Characterful 1930s detached village home with delightful outlook to Cleeve Hill. Benefitting from solar power panels generating power and income; 3 double bedrooms; garage; driveway parking; pretty garden; master with ensuite; stunning kitchen/dining room; Great location between Tewkesbury & Bishops Cleeve. EPC D.

£375,000

Bredon

£347,500

Twyning

£310,000

Mitton

£300,000

Beautifully presented, spacious barn conversion set centrally within its grounds with paddock and orchard. 4/5 bedrooms; 1/2 reception rooms, stunning lounge with vaulted ceiling, beams and wood burner. Large kitchen/breakfast room; utility; downstairs cloakroom; jack and jill bathroom; shower room. Triple garage. EPC E.

A beautifully presented period cottage set in the village of Bredon offering surprisingly spacious accommodation sympathetically improved to retain much of its original character.

3 double bedrooms; large lounge/dining room; conservatory; downstairs wc; upstairs shower room; beautifully landscaped south facing gardens; ample parking on gravel driveway; log burner; gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC E.

Town Centre

£300,000

Fantastic opportunity! Detached characterful house within the town centre with its own Coach House and potential to generate rental income subject to necessary consents.

Main House 4 bedrooms; kitchen/breakfast room; lounge; music room; downstairs wc; modern bathroom; garage; courtyard garden; Coach House: 1 bedroom; kitchen; shower; wc; lounge. Photo shows coach house. EPC C.

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No Chain. Beautifully light and surprisingly spacious with generously proportioned rooms, this detached bungalow is located at the base of Goodiers Lane. 2 double bedrooms, master with ensuite shower room. Large lounge with open fire; separate dining room with patio doors to the garden; kitchen/breakfast room; garage; parking; solar panels generating income; summerhouse. EPC D.

Town Centre

£250,000

No Chain. Detached town centre home with generously proportioned room sizes, with the advantage of garage and garden and open aspect at the rear. Originally believed to have been a grain store, it is now a modern home with gas central heating, double glazed windows. 3 double bedrooms; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; open plan dining kitchen. EPC tba.

No Chain. This is a lovely conversion of a Victorian barn located within the curtilage of the Manor House. With its own private and beautifully planted gardens, it has ample driveway parking; 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge with log burner; large kitchen/dining room; downstairs wc; study; and views to Bredon Hill. EPC F.

Characterful barn conversion with large rear garden. Dual aspect lounge; dining room with log burner; 3 bedrooms; large bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle; modern kitchen; garage; outbuilding; located off a private lane within walking distance of the town centre. EPC F.

Tredington

£245,000

What a lovely location for this extended Scandinavian build timber frame home offering surprisingly spacious accommodation with delightful gardens that back onto open fields. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/breakfast room; lounge/dining room with open fire; conservatory; downstairs wc/shower room; upstairs bathroom; parking. EPC D.

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Tewkesbury

£230,000

Town Centre

£220,000

The Meadows

£210,000

Commissioned and built in the mid 1950s for the current owners, this home has been loved and cherished and offers light and spacious accommodation. Lounge with open fireplace; dining room; kitchen; downstairs wc; 3 bedrooms; bathroom; good sized level garden; single garage; driveway parking; Gas Central Heating; upvc double glazed windows. EPC D.

With 360 degree views of all nearly all the iconic features of Tewkesbury, this light, airy and spacious loft apartment certainly has wow factor! 3 double bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; large living room; dining room; modern fitted kitchen; communal sun terrace; walking distance of the town centre; Grade II Listed.

No Chain. NHBC warranty remaining on this highly popular design town house located within easy walking distance of the town centre. 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; single garage. EPC B.

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Walton Cardiff

Mitton

£210,000

£200,000

£195,000

Extended detached 3 bedroom home with the advantage of large lounge, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with patio doors to the rear garden. Garage on the side with power and light; mature planted rear garden with gated side access to the front; driveway parking. EPC C.

Cleverly extended and now offering 4 bedrooms (3 doubles, 2 with the advantage of ensuite shower rooms); lounge; modern kitchen with integrated hob, oven, dishwasher; conservatory; downstairs wc; family bathroom; low maintenance garden; garage with power and light; parking. EPC D.

No Chain. Popular location for this semi-detached 3 bedroom home with generously proportioned rooms. This property has a kitchen/dining room at the rear with lovely light lounge at the front; upstairs shower room; gated side access to the rear garden; single garage; parking. EPC D.

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Walton Cardiff

£185,000

No Chain. A beautifully presented, spacious 3 bedroom semi-detached home in the popular Walton Cardiff residential area of Tewkesbury. Kitchen/dining room with patio doors to the garden; spacious lounge with modern electric fire; Gas central heating; double glazing; single garage with power and light; parking. EPC C.

Walton Cardiff

£180,000

An extended semi-detached bungalow within this popular residential area of Tewkesbury with its own convenience shops within walking distance. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; carport; ample driveway parking; private rear garden; gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC D.

Mitton

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£110,000

£185,000

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No Chain. Located on a tree lined road within this popular residential area of Tewkesbury, this semi-detached home is within easy walking distance of the town centre. 2 double bedrooms; gas central heating; double glazed windows; lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; detached single garage to the side; ample driveway parking. EPC tba.

The romantic charm of this town centre cottage will have you captured in its spell. With character and quite delightful gardens at the front and rear with gated access from both. 2 bedrooms; lounge with open fire; kitchen/dining room; rear porch; first floor bathroom; garden shed; No Chain. EPC G.

With many of the rooms dual aspect, this is a beautifully light and thoughtfully laid out semi-detached home in the popular Walton Cardiff residential area of Tewkesbury. 3 bedrooms; master bedroom with ensuite shower room; downstairs wc; kitchen/dining room; garage with personal access from the garden. EPC C.

Lovely apartment for the over 60s, Home Abbey House is popular for its location on the High Street and attractive communal gardens with outlook over the River Avon and its Lock. Excellent communal facilities; self-contained second floor 1 bedroom apartment; lounge; kitchen; bathroom; lift.

EPC D.

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Century-spanning concert set for Tewkesbury’s medieval abbey A special concert featuring music spanning nearly 300 years will be performed at Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 12th April.

Hosted by Birmingham Bach Choir, the choir’s conductor Paul Spicer describes the night, entitled Song Of The Lamb, as featuring “...an unusual and especially

varied programme of seasonal rarities that includes baroque masterpieces together with astoundingly some beautiful modern works.”

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A modern and neutral decorated two bedroom coach house in the quiet residential area of Mitton, within 5 minutes walking distance to Tewkesbury Town Centre.

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£525 pcm A very well presented modernised one bedroom house located down a quiet culde-sac in the Longlevens area of Gloucester.

Excellent access for M5, Gloucester and Cheltenham, off road parking, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom and good size low maintenance rear garden.

These include Italian Domenico composer Scarlatti's Stabat Mater, written in 1757, and the most rarely performed of Bach's motets, Fürchte dich nicht (which translates as be not afraid, or fear not), from 1726.

Alongside these 18th century pieces the choir will perform several newer works: Grammy Award winning American composer Eric Whitacre's remarkable and emotional When David Heard; British composer Kenneth Leighton's joyful anthem Let All The World In Every Corner Sing; and

two 2008 motets by Scot James MacMillan, Lux Aeterna and The Song of the Lamb.

“This will be a very special concert programme,” says Spicer, “...a treat for lovers of the purity of Baroque and contemporary music, performed in an inspiring mediaeval atmosphere.”

The Choir last performed at Tewkesbury Abbey in 2011.

Tickets for the Song Of The Lamb cost £16 (£14), available from 0121 705 4418 or online www.birmingham.bachchoir.com

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twyning green Four bedroom home set in a most desirable location. hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows, a sitting room with large open fireplace, a bright, bespoke fitted kitchen, spacious family/dining room. £425,000

bredon Bungalow offering more space than most 2 bed family homes.

Lounge, kitchen/breakfast, dining room, conservatory, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, workshop and garage. PVCu double glazing, GCH & parking. £349,950

kinsham This 3/4 bed family home is located in a quiet village location. PVCu double glazing, 3 reception rooms, en-suite to Bedroom 1, a utility room and offers the potential to extend subject to planning permission. £330,000

walton cardiff Well presented 4 bedroom Westbury family home. PVCu double glazing & GCH, refitted Kitchen/Diner with integrated appliances, Lounge, Study, en-suite to Bedroom 1, south facing garden & driveway for 3 cars. £275,000

bredon A rare opportunity to acquire a quirky character cottage above Bredon Marina with lovely views over countryside and the river Avon. Exposed beams, open fires, oak panelled staircase. Lovingly restored over the years. £250,000

tewkesbury Spacious and tastefully restored 1920’s semi detached with generous gardens.

Improved over the last few years, two reception rooms with ornate fireplaces, refitted kitchen, utility, 3 double bedrooms, off road parking. £239,950

bredon 3 bed family home is situated in a sought after village location. The property is in need of updating and would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to put there own stamp on the property. NO CHAIN. £199,950

bredon Semi detached house has been extended to create a practical family home, ideal for families with children. Viewing comes highly recommended.

GCH & PVCu double glazing, rear garden, detached garage & driveway,off road parking. £192,500

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Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/dining room, utility area, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. PVCu double glazing and GCH, cavity wall insulation, garage. £164,950

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tewkesbury This modern 1st floor apartment offers open plan living accommodation ideal for the person/couple that like to entertain. En-suite to bedroom 1, PVCu double glazing and GCH. Communal gardens & parking. £125,000

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Ever fallen in love with someone? Buzzcocks will be playing Lakefest 2014

LINE-UP FOR LAKEFEST TAKES SHAPE The musical line-up is taking shape for this year’s annual festival at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, near Tewkesbury.

Lakefest will take place over three days in the summer, from Friday 8th Sunday 10th until August.

The Lakefest team is really excited to finalise the headliners performing at this year’s festival. Lee Martin, Lakefest Organiser said “What a fantastic lineup! I am so excited that we have got such a great set of artists at this year’s festival.

The wide selection of different acts from the 70s, 80s and 90s means there is for all ages to enjoy, making the festival family friendly which is what we are all about!

There are still bands to be announced so watch this space for those, I cannot wait for August.”

Headline bands already signed include The Lightning Seeds.

Ian Broudie’s band were at the forefront of the Brit Pop movement, but became household names after penning the 1996 England football anthem ‘Three Lions.’

Classic punk rockers Buzzcocks will also be there, as will Shed Seven - who had fourteen UK hits in the

1990s.

Doctor & The Medics are performing too: they are perhaps best remembered for their international No. 1 single ‘Spirit in the Sky.’

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‘the original rude boy’ was a member of the Specials, Fun Boy Three and the Special Beat.

Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson is a familiar face on the live music scene this days.

His band The Bad Shepherds have cut their teeth playing folky versions of vintage punk material from the likes of the Clash and the Stranglers.

Other big names already booked for the festival are Fun Lovin’ Criminals, SNAP! and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry For more details or to buy tickets, visit www.lakefest.co.uk

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Furrowfield Park £214,950 Detached 3 bedroom family home keenly priced with the rare benefit of a double garage and offering excellent access to the local secondary school and junction 9 of the M5, corner plot. No Chain.

Bredon £199,950 Nicely sited with views from the rear to woodland this 3 bedroom semi detached would benefit from updating and improvement, plenty of scope for side extension subject to the usual permissions, No Chain.

Upton Upon Severn £199,950 Stunning open field views from this age restricted (Over 55s) 2 double bedroom end of terrace, lounge, dining room and kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom, added bonus of a conservatory, garage.

Walton Cardiff £174,000 The most popular two bed style, the Bovis Mallory, lounge to front with kitchen breakfast at the rear, two bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and ensuite to the master as well as family bathroom. Garage.

Bevan Gardens £170,000 Detached 2 bedroom bungalow benefitting from double glazing and gas central heating, southerly facing low maintenance gardens and single garage with ample off road parking.

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Oldfield £157,500 Traditional 3 bedroom mid town house within walking distance of the town centre, front to back lounge and kitchen diner, 3 beds and family bathroom. Potential off road parking (subject to permissions). No Chain.

Priestly Court £125,000 With views towards Tewkesbury Abbey and overlooking the cricket ground, this is a well proprtioned two double bedroom first floor apartment with rare resident parking area, double glazing night storage heating.

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Hawthorn Way £124,950 Pretty 2 bedroom mid town house located in a cul de sac position on the outskirts of Northway, kitchen to front with lounge at the back, 2 bedrooms and family bathroom, UPVC double glazing and gardens.

Redwood Court £114,950 Pretty one bedroom townhouse in a quiet cul de sac with off road car parking and southerley gardens, UPVC double glazing, rental yield in excess of 5% (not currently tenanted) offered for sale with No Chain.

We would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £225,000.

Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts.

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TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tell us that nobody has claimed S. Davies & L. Jones, listed on the War Memorial, as members of their family.

They have discovered J Wagstaff was known as Jack but was officially

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If you have any information please email johnhistory46@btinternet.com or call (01684) 294262.

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WATERCOLOUR ARTIST IN TEWKESBURY Well-known watercolour artist Fiona Peart will be giving a demonstration at Tewkesbury Art Society this month.

Fiona will be familiar to many through her appearances on television painting channels and contributions to magazines such as Leisure Painter, The Artist and many others. Fiona is a professional artist, painting full time, and her paintings are in many private

collections around the world. She is married to painter Terry Harrison and lives in the Cotswolds.

The demonstration, from 10am until 1pm, will be held at Tewkesbury Methodist Church Hall (by The Cross in Barton Street) on Tuesday 15th April.

The presentation will be entitled ‘Flowers in Watercolour; all are welcome and entrance is £3 for non-members.

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Whether your windows need new locks, hinges or the sealed units have gone misty, it’s probably time to give local window specialist, Duggie Parker a call.

Duggie is meticulous about his work and knows how to put problems with doors, windows, cladding and guttering, right.

With twenty five years time served work, and an NVQ Level 2 in glass and glazing, Duggie has a wealth of

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Able to offer the right advice for all kinds of installations, Duggie’s attention to detail means a high level of finish.

If you have been putting up with misty, hard

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The Malvern Hills Ultra is a 52 mile run with 8,500ft ascent from top to bottom which includes the Malverns and Ankerdine Hill.

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TEWKESBURY PARK SQUASH JUNIORS PERFORM WELL 78 children, their parand ents coaches made their way to the Riverside Squash Club in Gloucester on the weekend of 7th, 8th & 9th March for the Cadbury Squash Tournament sponsored for the 20th year

by Mrs A Cadbury OBE, JP, DL. There were boys and girls events for under 11, 13, 15, 17, 19.

Juniors from Tewkesbury Park Squash Club played extremely well over the weekend and they managed to bring home some trophies - Hannah Ballard GU19 winner, Ashley Worrell BU17 runnerup, Robbie Hardwick BU13 winner and Erin Hunt GU11 runner-up.

Well done to all those who took part.

Coaching takes place at Tewkesbury Park on Saturdays and Sundays - new members always welcome.

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JOIN THE FSB AND GIVE ‘SOMETHING BACK’ TO YOUR TOWN Politicians don’t agree on many things these days but one thing they all seem to be saying is that Britain’s economic recovery lies firmly in the hands of its millions of small businesses.

It is no surprise, therefore, that with more and more people seeing the attraction of either joining, or starting a new business, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is easily the biggest business representation group in the country.

The FSB in Tewkesbury has hundreds of members from a wide variety of different sectors and today we focus on a representative of the service arena.

Gloucester Express Business Travel is an independent

agency based in Tewkesbury which was started in 2000 by Pauline Evans. It is now a very well established and highly respected corporate travel firm with a hardworking staff of five and a loyal customer base among the business travel community in the South West and the Midlands.

MD Pauline, who has been in the travel business for 40 years, loves her work but is also a great advocate for small businesses generally – and that is why the FSB has been a happy home for her.

“The FSB has allowed me to put something back into my community which I think is very important, “ she said “I have been on the Tewkesbury committee since it started and I have found it to be an excellent way to get involved and support what happens in the town. I have enjoyed many aspects including having the chance to talk about the nature of small businesses to school pupils which is so important. I think this as a very exciting time for young people looking to start their own small businesses and it is great to be able to help them in any way we can.”

Pauline and her fellow committee members are always on the lookout for new people to join them so the FSB can continue to wave the flag for small businesses and ensure that our vital voice is heard loudly and clearly by those who are helping to shape the future of Tewkesbury.

䡵 Pauline Evans, the MD of Gloucester Express Business Travel who feels the FSB is a great organisation for those who want to help business and ‘put something back’ into their community

So if you are an FSB member and want to know more about joining the Tewkesbury team visit www.fsb.org.uk/gloswestofengland/branches/tewk esbury and if you are not a member of the FSB but want to join the army of small business owners, entrepreneurs and the self-employed who are, then find out more at www.fsb.org.uk/benefits.

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Cards, gifts & beautiful plants for Easter On Thursday 6th March 2014, Mitton Manor Pre-School celebrated World Book Day with a fun morning and afternoon session for the children.

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The staff and children all dressed up as their favourite book characters, and took part in lots of fun book-related including activities, making gingerbread

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HISTORIC FRUIT BOWL RETURNS TO CANADA

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DON’T WASTE MONEY ON RE-FELTING A piece of china at a recent Church Street Auction sale has been repatriated to Canada.

The fruit bowl, commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Rail Company, was bought by local photographer, Jack Boskett, who put the item on the internet.

After a flurry of interest, the dish was sold for a large undisclosed sum to a shipping collector who is involved at the Columbia British Maritime Museum.

The piece was identical to the type used on the Canadian Pacific ocean liner Empress of Ireland which sank on 29th May 1914, the number of those killed is considered to be the largest Canadian maritime accident in peacetime. It will be on display at the 100th anniversary of the sinking between the 29th April to 29th September.

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QUINLAN AT THE CROWN The Crown at Kemerton sees an exciting change with chef of more that fifteen years, Ruth Quinlan, bringing her restaurant Quinlan at The Crown to this classic village pub.

Ruth will be using the best local produce she can find to make a good value, daily-changing menu featuring traditional dishes from an the Britain Mediterranean.

Ruth started her career at the groundbreaking London gastropub, The Eagle in the 1990’s, since then she has been head chef at Bermondsey Kitchen, Borough and the award winning e5 Bakehouse in Hackney. between she In worked as a private chef in Ibiza for eight years, cooking for the le Bon and Jagger families. says “The Ruth Crown is an opportunity for me to explore this part of the world, to use good local ingredients to make simple, delicious food and to train people to cook confidently and with pride.”

Owners Diana and Bill Herford say “We’re delighted Ruth is bringing her knowledge and skill and love of food to The Crown, which we have recently acquired and lovingly restored.”

For forty years Mr

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and Mrs Herford have welcomed guests to nearby Upper Court and have now brought their hospitality experience to

The Crown.

For more information please visit www.thecrownkemerton.co.uk or call 01386 725020.

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LIFE DRAWING CLASS AT THE PAINT POT This 6 week drawing course teaches traditional techniques that show you how to break down the human form into a series of simple tasks.

Each week you will explore a different approach and you will be given advice to help you progress.

Tewkesbury based Melissa illustrator Turland will offer supportive tuition and will encourage students to develop their own style.

Classes are relaxed and informal. Beginners most welcome.

The course will be held every Monday from 28th April (excluding half term) for 6 weeks from 7pm - 9pm and will cost £60 plus materials.

Please contact The Paint Pot for more details or visit www.thepaintpot-tewkesbury.co.uk/adultartclasses.html.

‘BLITZ’ THE MUSICAL by Lionel Bart Thursday 24th April - 7.30pm Friday 25th April - 7.30pm Saturday 26th April - 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets £10 available from the Box Office on 07875 336475 The Orange Pig, High Street, Tewkesbury. Tel 01684 297935 www.manorplayers.com

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PORSCHE BRINGS NEW VIBE TO TOWN It Is quite amazing how one word in large red letters can give a new feel to the town.

Many people we have spoken to have all agreed that the new Porsche Dealership that is due to open this summer gives a new feel to our town. is Tewkesbury already a place that has been invested in by many industries, but the whole area around Junction nine of the M5 is looking to be a magnet drawing business from miles around when all the new developments come to fruition.

Occupying nearly 2 acres, Porsche Centre Tewkesbury will feature a twenty car showroom, a ten ramp workshop and an MOT bay The Dealership is currently looking for staff for all positions and anyone interested in applying should call 01793 458 888.

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BEANS TALK Pupils from Year Two at Mitton Manor School provided the legwork in transporting a massive knitted beanstalk from the Roses Theatre to the Church in Baptist Station Road.

The beanstalk had been adorning the foyer and bar of the Roses Theatre to tie in with the recent pantomime.

The creation of the knitted giant, was a special project created by community builder Jane Griffiths and involved

up to two hundred people in and around the town.

The beanstalk measured a massive two hundred and five meters and later it was divided up into two metre lengths.

They will be sewn together to make blankets by the K2Toys Charity Knitting Group for the village of Hope and Grace Ordman Charity in Tanzania.

TREE PLANTING BY LOCAL BRANCH OF WI The ladies of Kemerton womens Institute commemorated the Queens Diamond Jubillee with the planting of a Crab apple tree by the cross in the village recently.

Albeit a little late, the event was attended by WI President Jeanette Way and the County Chairman Anne Turner, marking another event in traditional village life.

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Telephone 01684 276937 Email tewkesbury@rodericksdental.co.uk Web www.tewkesburyhousedental.co.uk Welcome to our new dentist Sheetal Patel Sheetal graduated from Newcastle University, after which she joined a busy practice in Kent with the aim of enhancing her skill and knowledge in general practice dentistry. She currently works for the Roderick's practices in both Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

Sheetal greatly enjoys her work and and has a particular interest in cosmetic treatments working to improve the appearance of teeth. She is currently working towards part 2 of the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties exam.

In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and reading.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack Walker

BACK TO THE BLUEBELLS There is hardly a more stunning sight in the British Countryside than a woodland carpeted with Spring flowers. This month and into May, wild bluebells will be at their best, writes Jack B. Walker. Locally there is no better spectacle than in Beckford Coppice - and this walk has proved one of the most popular I have ever undertaken for Tewkesbury Direct.

Spectacular bluebell carpet in Beckford woods: one of the best local places to view see lovel wild flowers.

Park in the lane at the side of the Yew Tree Inn at Conderton. The village is also accessible by the 540 bus from Tewkesbury (except Sundays and certain bank holidays).

Walk up the lane, passing an interesting

old orchard. As the road bears left, carry on straight ahead up the rough track which leads on to Bredon Hill. (1).

At the edge of the wood with a gate and barn ahead of you, keep on the stony track as it bears right and sharply

Veterinary Physiotherapy and Acupuncture treatments at Folly Gardens

Physiotherapy for animals

Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist, Eleanor Clarke, is now running a veterinary physiotherapy clinic alongside the Folly Gardens team.

Eleanor qualified as human physio in 1998, from Sheffield University and completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal Veterinary College in 2001. Eleanor has worked locally for many years, mainly treating dogs, cats and horses and has been a great help to many of our own vets’ and nurses’ animals.

Physiotherapy works best when used in conjunction with Veterinary medicine. So if your pet has suffered with any of the problems listed right, then a chat to one of our vets and an assessment and treatment with Eleanor can be of great benefit in their recovery. Many insurance companies will also pay for a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist too.

What does an assessment entail?

Initial assessments take 45 minutes. They include taking a full history, followed by static, dynamic and palpatory assessments, to identify and treat primary and secondary problems.

A physiotherapist works with animals to restore normal soft tissue length and movement patterns, to alleviate pain and gait abnormalities. An exercise/rehabilitation programme will then be created to allow the effects of physiotherapy and veterinary treatments to be maximised.

Has your pet had any of the following problems?

Go through and carry on ahead with the fence to your left, then bear right as the well-walked path descends through the crops. At the bottom of the field skirt the woods (6) and bear right up a lane between some hedges.

The route now rejoins the Yellow Brick Road (7), so bear right and walk up the hill to return to point (4). This time, take the path on your left and walk along the edge of a field, keeping the hedge to your left. (Some maps show a public footpath on both sides of this hedge; the lower path is no longer used).

At the bottom of the field, after a descent, bear right to reach a small wooden gate. (8).

Go through and up the slope, keeping the fence to your left, eventually reaching a row of trees.

Keep straight ahead over a stile and into a meadow. Cross over the next stile, near a high stone wall, and walk ahead to reach the lane, turn left and walk back to Conderton.

Recent orthopedic surgery Diagnosed with an arthritic or neurological condition Had a recent lameness Diagnosed with a soft tissue or joint injury Had performance issues, such as difficulty jumping, or showing reluctance to exercise Changes in behaviour, tolerance of other dogs etc

Acupuncture: is your pet in pain?

Vet Dev Gunput-Rao joined the Folly Gardens team in April 2010. He has a specialist interest in Advanced Pain Management and is qualified to use Animal Acupuncture to treat acute and chronic pain in small animals such as cats, dogs and rabbits.

Dev is performing acupuncture on an average of two pets per day: mainly cats and dogs with muscular-skeletal problems or conditions such as arthritis.

Pain relief results in over 95% of cases which compares to a success rate of 60% when using drugs alone. It is often possible to wean some animals off their medication, or at least reduce their reliance upon it. Modern Western Acupuncture treats the root of the problem - the needles used are very fine so cause no pain. Treatment is tailored to each individual animal but often starts with a course of four weekly sessions.

In order to maximise the healing process, regular sessions of physiotherapy plus Omega 3 Fish oils and Glucosamine are often recommended, all of which can be covered by Pet Insurance Plans.

Call for more information on physiotherapy and acupuncture

Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic 12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury GL20 7SP Telephone: 01684 292244 also at Bishop’s Cleeve & Barton Road, Tewkesbury - www.follygardens.com 28 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

upwards. (2). As the route levels out, there are good views to the towards the right Cotswold Hills and the Vale of Gloucester.

On reaching the cross tracks (3), turn right to walk down the hill along a well-walked sandy path known locally as the Yellow Brick Road.

The open fields on the right are strewn with limestones which often contain small fossils.

At the next cross tracks (4), take the path on your left which leads into the woods. You will walk past a small plantation behind an electric fence, necessary to protect the growing trees from the resident fallow deer population.

Follow the path down to the stream and cross the footbridge. This section of Beckford Coppice is famous for its bluebells: please keep to the trail to protect them.

Follow the path up the bank and through the woods and cross over a stile. (5). Turn right and walk along the edge of the wood, to reach a small gate.

Distance: approx. 3 miles, moderate ascents.

Car Parking: with care in Conderton village.

Refreshments: The Yew Tree, Conderton.

Map not to scale: OS Sheet 190 recommended.

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HIGH JACK! Tewkesbury & District from the air with Jack Boskett 䡵 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS as featured in issues of Tewkesbury Direct are available to order as prints from photographer Jack Boskett.

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To place an order, or for more information, please visit Jack Boskett Photography’s website www.jackboskett.co.uk Jack was taken into the air by helicopter pilot and local business owner Anthony Stockman.

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In the third of our series of aerial photographs of Tewkesbury & District, Jack Boskett captured these views of neighbouring villages Kinsham (above) and Kemerton (left).

Bredon Hill (1) dominates the skyline, with Parson’s Folly just about visible at the summit. The villages of Westmancote (2) and Kemerton (3) huddle against the sheltered lower slopes. The expanse of blue water (4) is Kemerton Lake nature reserve and to the far left of the photo is Bredon (5) with the Cheltenham Road (6) bypassing Kinsham village(7).

In Kemerton (left) Baylis Road is clearly visible (8) as are the western fringes of Overbury Park. At the centre of the village (10) is the Crown Inn.

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Crashmore Lane at Overbury has Brook.

A meander in the brook has been straightened after a gambion basket (a large steel net filled with rocks), was undermined on the

been closed due to repair work of the water course of the Carrant wall of the watercourse adjacent to the carriageway.

“The work is anticipated to be completed during the second week

in April.” said a County Council spokesman.

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The

OPEN MIC NIGHT SUCCESS by Mike Franklin

B ERKELEY ARMS Church Street, Tewkesbury EVENING OF FUN What a great night!!! The very first Open Mic at the Berkeley Arms…

I would like to give a very big thank you to all the musicians and audience who together made the evening a memorable one. A special thank you to Johnny Duff for hosting the evening with his usual flare and professionalism. Great performances from Damon T, Anthony Craig, Jim Orpin, a lovely acoustic performance

by Chris & Pippa, the Sneaky Blue Band and the lovely Ruth who treated us all to a superb acapella performance.

Altogether an eclectic cross section of local talent and of course the band members of Reloaded, Andy Cutts, Martyn Alsop, Johnny Duff.

Please support this event which will continue monthly on the 4th Thursday of every month. There is a real chance that by performing at this event you may be booked by the landlord in your own right.

The Berkeley is a real pub with real people and real Ale and great food

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THE BERKELEY ARMS

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Contact Mrs Allvey 01531 650200. 䡵 TEWKESBURY LIBRARY CRAFT CLUB: A FREE club for people who enjoy chatting and sharing ideas about any crafts eg sewing, knitting, card-making jewellery making while they work. Ask at the library or call Deborah 01684 276503 䡵 BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

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Bredon Village Hall. 䡵 FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: you will find family and local historians at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking is essential: please call 01684 293086.

Saz Appeal, Nottingham Arms. 䡵 THURS 17th APRIL: Feast of Fiddles, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 SUN 27th APRIL: Jackie Baker (covers vocalist),4-7pm, The White Bear.

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䡵 THURS 8th MAY: Catrin Finch & Seiku Keita, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 FRIDAY 9th MAY: The Barron Knights, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 SUNDAY 11th MAY: Greg Winter, Nottingham Arms. 䡵 SUNDAY 18th MAY: Melvin Hancock, Nottingham Arms. 䡵 FRIDAY 23rd MAY: Ska Fest - with the Revolvers, Ska’d, Jason Hughtes & Stu Brady.

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Celebration Success

A warm welcome awaits you at the Railway Inn, Ripple, where Sue, Paul and Val pride themselves on serving delicious home-cooked food, well kept traditional beers and good wine at sensible prices.

The special event to mark the centenary of Gloucestershire writer Laurie Lee’s birth held in Tewkesbury last month was a great success.

One of the organisers, Geoff Pope, said: “To a very appreciative audience, Jessy Lee, Mike Kean-Price (Town Crier), Angie Pope and Penelope Tubbs read Laurie's poetry and selected pieces from his books to great applause.

“The readings were then followed by Johnny Coppin featuring Laurie's words put to music and also singing some of his own songs he has written and included on his new CD 'Borderland'.

“Jessy Lee was able to tell us about life with her dad, reading some of her own and her mother's

The Son by Philipp Meyer £7.99 PB This is a great book scanning 100 plus years in the life of the McCullough family in Texas and the American west from 1840 onwards.

Eli is the constant character throughout the story. In 1839, aged just 13, he is kidnapped by native Americans who kill his mother and sister.

We follow Eli's life as a native, where he learns tribal skills and lives a protected life as the chief favours him, while other white people live in enslaved existence.

The second strand of the story is told in diary form by Peter, Eli's middle son; and the final strand by Jeannie his great granddaughter. It is Eli's long successful life, however, that threads the storyline together. Leaving the Indian tribal life when disease desecrates his new friends and family, he returns south and has trouble reintegrating into white life.

He becomes a hard nosed rancher with a thriving cattle business, but when the Texas oil boom starts he profits from this to the detriment of the environmental wellbeing of his land. This causes family angst especially with son, Peter, who is a die hard cattleman.

Their conflicts are recorded in Peter's diary as is his own personal life which is the skeleton on which the denouement of this book hangs.

Jeannie, the sole survivor recounts her story as she endures old age and incapacity looking back on life where she takes over the business and expands it, while her private family life is less successful.

favourite poems and writings from Laurie's work.

“Jessy and her mum Kathy Lee praised the evening as a great start to the centenary year and they enjoyed mixing with the audience during the interval and at the end of a very pleasant evening that no one wanted it to end!” £500 was raised for the ‘Arrivall’ sculptures, which will go a long way to clinching the required funds for the project.

The 5 metre high commemorative wooden horses are planned to be erected at Stonehills in late April.

䡵 TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 23rd BULLETIN HAS BEEN PUBLISHED. It contains articles on: Impact of French Revolution on Tewkesbury; a ‘40 something’ teacher who volunteered for War in 1914 and was killed in 1915; the Register of pre-NHS midwife "Granny Key"; Old Tewkesbury Nicknames and Personalities - and memories and photographs of a trainspotter in the 1950s, one of whose photographs graces the cover. Now available from Alison’s Bookshop in Tewkesbury.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson,Alison’s Bookshop, 138-9 High Street, Tewkesbury

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We are just gearing up for the spring and summer months at Vale Wildlife Hospital. From now until at least September, things are going to be hectic to say the least at wildlife centres up and down the country, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

䡵 TUESDAY 22nd & 29th APRIL: Senior British Showjumping, Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633 䡵 SAT 26th & SUN 27th APRIL: Cotswold RDA Extravaganza, Cheltenham Racecourse Demonstratios, trade/ food stands, beer tent.

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We have already taken in our first fox cub of the year (March 16th) and we also have baby squirrels in care.

Any day now the flood gates will open and we will be inundated with baby birds and mammals all needing intensive, round-theclock care, feeding and cleaning by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. It is a very busy and often stressful time for all of us.

The year so far has been the quietest for several years which has surprised me given the mild winter we have experienced.

In January, only 82 casualties were admitted to Vale. In 2013 we treated 113 patients and the year before that the figure was 137.

February 2014 saw 67 animals coming through our doors, 47 less than 2 years before (2012).

It is difficult to be sure of the reasons for so few casualties coming in but it does concern us as the number of animals admitted to wildlife centres often reflects the overall situation out in the wild so do these figures show that more species are in decline?

It will be interesting to see how the coming months, with the breed-

ing season for most wildlife just beginning, pan out.

I mentioned our first fox cub earlier. She was found in the road outside a house and is far

weak individual will often be abandoned away from the rest of the family.

This is a natural happening in most species of wild mammals and

䡵 Fox Cub (March 2014)

too young to be out and about as we estimated her to be only about 14 days old, weighing a mere 210gms.

Her eyes had just opened and at this stage she should still be warmly tucked up with mum and her siblings.

We can tell from her appearance that she is obviously the runt of the litter and there is a possibility that she has been intentionally ‘dumped’ by the vixen because she wasn’t thriving and possibly has other issues going on which may become apparent in the weeks to come.

Instinct will tell the parent that there is something wrong and, to protect the health and future welfare of the rest of the litter, a sick or

birds and, although it appears harsh, it is the best way of preserving the healthy members of the family.

The baby squirrels that we are caring for, including the latest tiny addition weighing a mere 20gms, have come in because the trees that their dreys (the name for a squirrels nest) were in were cut down.

At this time of year, especially as birds are

now busily nest-building too, great care must be taken when carrying out any tree or hedge management and ideally planned work any should be postponed until the autumn.

If there is no alternative than to carry out the work in the spring or summer, it is vitally that you important ensure there is nothing nesting before carrying out the work.

Besides the obvious risk to the animals living there, you could well be committing a criminal under the offence Wildlife and Countryside Act which could lead to prosecution.

For advice on wildlife please ring us on 01386 882288 or email us at info@valewildlife.org.uk Don’t forget our 30th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday 8th June, from 10am-4pm. More information can be found on our website www.valewildlife.org.uk

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

NEW SELF-MONITORING SYSTEM FOR INR LEVELS I am delighted to advise readers that Badham Pharmacy are working with Roche Diagnostic Ltd and Alliance Healthcare to set up a self monitoring system for suitable patients on Warfarin, writes Peter Badham.

The pilot is based on eviwill provide free training patient. the cost of testing, but if word, will provide the dence reported in the and support to the The surgery will save patients are put foretest strips on an FP10.

Lancet in 2012, where it was reported that "self monitoring and self management of oral anticoagulation is a safe option for suitable patients on all ages."

Suitable patients will have to purchase a CoaguChek XS Meter, 䡵 Peter Badham which will provide accuwho are often away from rate results. The meter home, or unable to has an ISI index of 1.0 attend clinics. and is recommended by Roche have done triWHO and the British als already and found Society of Haematology. that 77% of patients The cost to the patient using the service prewill be £299 or £24.91 ferred the option of self per month over 12 monitoring. months or £12.45 per The pilot will involve month over 24 months. the pharmacist Evidence suggest that selecting suitable self monitoring can patients for the service reduce thromboembolic and consulting with the events by up to 49%, surgery before informing and is of particular benRoche that this patient efit to patients under 55, might be appropriate for where the risk of an the service. event is reduced by two If these patients wish thirds. to proceed then Roche Patients who find the will ensure these service most helpful ,we patients are suitable and expect ,will be patients

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For those who wish to The food is complesavour the tastes and mented by a choice of feel of an authentic Italian wine, beer, and Italian Café Bar, they can soft drinks - plus fine now enjoy them at Caffé coffees - which are e Vino - a new venue in 100% Fairtrade and Church Street. organic.

Owners Francesco Caffé e Vino is open Schena and Davide six days a week and Ventola specialise in Francesco and Davide freshly made Italian hope to run some special food including panini, event evening in the pasta, lasagne and spespring and summer ciality dishes such as months. Francesco and tiramisu and homeDavide look forward to made cakes. meeting new customers A wide range of to share the culture of mouthwatering meat old Italy. and cheese on offer Drop in at 89 Church includes speck, capocolStreet, Tewkesbury and lo, fontina, finocchiona, taste the difference for asiago and scamorza yourself. You can also which come served in a follow the bar on selection of saporis and Facebook - Caffé e Vino panini.

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THE NEW MINI UNVEILED IN TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury was the venue chosen by the Cotswold Motor Group to launch the new MINI Hatch.

The state of the art BMW body shop had been converted to the launch arena, not too dissimilar to the Top Gear TV set, where packed guests were introduced to the new car by Jamye Hensley of X-Factor winning group, Union J. A Cotswold Group convert Jamye buys all his cars from the firm and was genuinely glowing about the service he has received.

The new hatch model is bigger than it’s predecessor with more room inside and with three brand new twin turbo engines that improve performance and efficiency.

Cheltenham MINI Brand Manager, Jenny Natrass, who lives near Tewkesbury, would like to invite MINI fans, from in and around Tewkesbury for a test drive.

Jenny says “We are convinced that once driven you’ll be smitten.”

To book a test drive ring 01242 587029.

䡵 Jamye Hensley and MINI brand manager for Cheltenham, Jenny Natrass at the launch.

䡵 MINI, a magnet for interest.

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We read in the Bible it is God who controls the whirlwinds! (Jeremiah 25:32) When we witness the awesome power of nature we are witnessing the awesome power of God! Our own power, our own understanding, our own abilities are NOTHING compared to the creator of all things. God did not create this world in vain. He created it for a wonderful purpose. God’s kingdom is coming soon.

To find out more - come along and meet us at Tewkesbury Library – 11:30am Sunday (Bible Hour) or Monday 7:45pm (Bible Reading Group). For more info email info@tewkesburylightstand.co.uk.

Or phone 01684 294833.

We are a small local group of Bible believers attempting to replicate first century Christianity.

The hurricanes, floods and natural disasters are global WARNING not global warming!

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OUR SECOND SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND BUSINESS JUST KEEPS GROWING Founder of Images Hair and Beauty, Sam Heeks and her sister, beautician, Emily Ferneyhough, are thrilled to bits with the way Images has grown in popularity.

Welcoming Jade and Hydie to the team, the pair

pride themselves on the service, treatments and attention to detail that clients receive and this is demonstrated by their continued support.

At an open evening party held recently, some of their newest treatments were on offer, including skin

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base microdermabration, using ultra fine crystals, a process of intense exfoliation reaches some of the hard to reach areas without damaging the skin, resulting in a firmer, more youthful look.

Images invite any complementary therapists to perhaps join the salon using the facilities and therapy room to add to this centre of good looks and wellbeing.

Things are kept simple at the salon, pricing is competitive with discounts of 20% on joint appointments for hair and beauty split 10% for each treatment, as well as special rates from senior citizens Monday to Thursday plus junior rates and Images loyalty card.

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Stephanie and Steven Boulton married at the Methodist Church, Tewkesbury, on Saturday 15th March.

The bride was taken to the church in her car, the favourite Volkswagen Beetle, but the biggest surprise of the day for Stephanie was that Steven was waiting outside the church in a newly restored AEC Matador Lorry, to take them both a trip around on Tewkesbury town, before dropping them off at their wedding reception at the Gupshill friend Edward Danter The ex-war departManor.

Snr. ment had been purThis had been organIt had taken four chased in 1967 for use ised by Stephanie’s years to restore this with the family Waltzer father, Steve Parry, with masterpiece in honour of ride. the help of his very good Edward’s father, Billy.

SILVER WEDDING JOY Maurice and Beryl Rowe of Bredon celebrated their Silver Wedding at Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Salcombe.

Maurice worked for Motor Magazine and Aeroplane for fourty five years, as a photographer, during which time he met and married Beryl who was an editorial secretary. While on Motor, Maurice covered many Grad Prix events, including thirty five Le Man 24 hour races.

䡵 Maurice and Beryl with grandchildren, Thomas, Hannah and Oscar with a photo of H.M. The Queen on her car of congratulations.

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THE HIGH STREET DEBATE CONTINUES Firstly – a big thank you for the overwhelming support I have received from so many who have written, called me or stopped me in the street to express their agreement with my comments. Here’s the second part of my article which appeared in last month’s Tewkesbury Direct, writes Anthony Stockman.

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What was the point, not to mention the considerable expense, of moving the traffic lights 50 metres further up the lower High Street, narrowing the road by 4 metres and losing a number of valuable parking spaces into the bargain?

The ‘pavement extensions’ at various intervals have cost us 3 parking spaces each, just as the alterations to the corner into Sun Street have. The busiest road in town, now much narrower, with the addition of obstructive central traffic islands, have made life much more awkward for trucks and buses. So, as it’s now impossible to pass a truck that’s unloading, yet more parking space has been given over to ‘Loading Only’.

Pretty it all maybe, but practical it’s not! It has removed valuable free parking spaces right where we need them most – for the ‘quick in and out’ type of shopping so many of us do.

We initially lost conservatively – 38 spaces; parked tidily, that figure rises to 44. Add in the new loading bays and that figure rises to 58. It is claimed that parking

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G.D.S MOTORING CENTRE WE HAVE SOME OF THE

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䡵 Anthony Stockman hasn’t been compromised, because additional spaces have been created elsewhere. What 58? Tell us where they are then, because I’ve only found a token few!

And in any case, if I want to nip into the bank, or Smiths, I don’t want to have to park down by the Fire station and leg it back in the pouring rain.

Another problem: These ‘pavement extensions’ are sharp cornered and not ‘rounded’, so you’re far more likely to curb your wheel(s) as you park, or alternately bash the offside on one of the islands in the middle.

Just take a look at the tyre marks on all the new bits and the narrow section approaching the lights down by Smiths.

And these extensions have now been adopted as additional crossings by all and sundry, producing several shunts in the process.

So now, many frequent shoppers no longer want to go into the High Street, with the inevitable loss of revenue for shop-keepers.

‘Joe public’ doesn’t want to park in the expensive local ‘pay & displays, they’ll go to Cheltenham, where the retail parks are free.

We liked the High Street as it was, so please remove the central islands and pavement extensions and give us back our parking. 䡵 Please note: the opinions expressed in this article and the first part which appeared in our January issue, are the personal views of Anthony Stockman.

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HUSKYFEST 2014 LADY RUNNERS OF TEWKESBURY

NEW 'BEGINNERS COURSE'

The 'Lady Runners' beginners course is designed for Tewkesbury women, aimed in particular to those who are new to the sport. Get fit in time for the Race For Life event this June!

This is the second year of Huskyfest held on the 22nd and 23rd march at Croft farm Bredons Hardwick ,it is the biggest event of it's kind in the UK. The weekend is awash with activities and entertainment including working dog sessions, dog behaviourist, fun race, novelty dog show as well as activities for children.

Saturday night was a traditional pig roast followed by the Huskyfest Band.

Camping, log cabins

and pods were available to rent and dogs go free.

Croft Farm is an excellent host site, with an enclosed off lead area and large cafe and bar and plenty of space for all those dogs.

Huskyfest 2013 saw over 100 dogs and their owners take to the trails.

This year was no different - with a high standard of working dogs.

Run by Debbie Hawtin, Maria Dispirito and Julie McGeever, who are all qualified Run Running England Leaders. The leaders will focus on teaching group members to run correctly and safely - and keep it fun! The aim of the 10 week course is to help women be able to run three miles upon completion.

If you'd like to join in, please pop along to Cascades Leisure Centre

at 9am on Sunday 27th April. The 10 week course costs just £35 (payable on the first session).

Visit the website www.ladyrunners.com for more information or contact Maria Dispirito on 07967 699585.

Already running 3 miles or more? Why not join the existing group of Lady Runners... just turn up at Cascades for 9am on a Sunday morning.

䡵 The ‘Lady Runners’ new ‘beginners course’ starts at 9am on Sunday 27th April.

GARDENERS QUESTION TIME

A quiz was held at the Bell Hotel in aid of Tewkesbury In Bloom.

The evening was enjoyed by over fifty people in eight teams.

A MUSICAL JOURNEY Enjoy a musical evening at Twyning village hall on friday 4th April.

Beyond Borders will be a lively informal evening from Rich and Sam McMahon, who will share a variety of musical styles including Irish Folk, English Pop, Country, Reggae, Tin Pan Alley to 2Tone.

Tickets are £7.50 available from Maggie Ball tel 01684 292550 or online from www.richmcmahon.com The fun starts at 7.30pm.

GES N A R SON A E S PLAY S I NEW D ON NOW

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WARTIME SPIRIT Tewkesbury Manor Players are pleased to promote their forthcoming production ‘BLITZ!’ the musical, written by Lionel Bart.

In 1940 the East End of London is taking a terrible pounding from Hitler’s bombs. Life, however, goes on, centering around the matriarchal Mrs. Blitztein and her large family, especially her petty-criminal son Harry and her beautiful daughter Carol.

They all fight their own particular battles with

neighbours and authorities alike, through many situations, many humorous, some tragic, and eventually find their own individual peace.

Providing scope for a large cast including lots of local children, it features many hit songs, including “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Who’s This Geezer

Hitler?” and “Mums and Dads”.

Performances at The Hall on Watson Thursday 24th April until Saturday 26th with a Matinee performance on Saturday at 2.00pm.

Tickets are available from Julie at the Box on 07875 Office 336475.

䡵 Wartime spirit of the Tewkesbury Manor Players promoting their forthcoming production ‘BLITZ!’

We use the world-renowned infant submersion technique, which takes advantage of babies’ natural ability to automatically hold their breath when under water.

3 Infant submersion trained instructor 3 Improves co-ordination, balance and motor skills 3 Forms a close bond between guardian and baby

CLASS DETAILS Dinky Divers classes run throughout the school term for ten weeks per term – beginners start in the ‘Dinky Shrimps’ and can progress up to the ‘Dinky Shark’.

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A ten week course costs

only £110 which includes an underwater photograph of your baby

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THE ROYAL HOP POLE DOES IT AGAIN The Wetherspoon’s Royal Hop Pole Hotel been voted has Tewkesbury CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2014.

It is the fourth time in five years that the Royal Hop Pole managers, Stuart and Linda Coxshall, have received the annual award.

Tewkesbury CAMRA spokesperson, Bill Hunt, said “The certificate reflects the consistently high quality and variety of their real ales; their enthusiastic support of local breweries and involvement within the local community. It also recognises the hard work of all of the staff, in maintaining the high achieved, standards throughout the year.”

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER • Fit a Condensing Boiler SAVE 15%-20% OF FUEL COSTS • have your boiler serviced to ensure your system is working to peak efficiency We also offer: • Breakdown Service • Landlord Safety Checks • Power Flushing

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Hilton Celebrations Offer Take advantage of our superb banqueting suites to celebrate in style.

Ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, christenings and engagements.

Prices start from

£15.95 per person and include*: Disco | Room Hire | Buffet or Sit Down Meal Dedicated Events Co-ordinator Tel: 01684 296200 please quote Celebration Offer when booking hilton.co.uk/puckruphall *Subject to availability, current terms and conditions apply.

Free disco available for parties of 50 or more.

Easter Sunday Lunch with Easter Egg Hunt - 20th April 2014

Carvery Buffet

£22.50 per person £11.25 for children up to 12 years of age, children under 5 eat free Should you have any dietary requirements please advise us at the time of booking.

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hearhere!

Information Day LATEST

Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY

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Thursday 1st May 2014 10am - 4pm Ask yourself the following questions.

Television too loud?

Can't hear on the telephone?

Struggling in crowded rooms?

Can't hear female or children’s voices?

Ringing noises in your ears?

Missing certain parts of words or sentences?

According to the RNID around 9 million people are hearing-impaired in the UK, and this figure is expected to rise. However, many of us are often reluctant to wear hearing aids due to not wanting to draw attention to a problem often associated with ageing.

As a result, only 2 million people wear a hearing aid and enjoy the benefits of better hearing.

That is why Imperial Hearing, local independent experts, are hosting a Hear

Here information day on the 1st May at Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY Imperial Hearing are able to offer a wide range of hearing solutions to match all budgets and personal preferences. So if you are looking for a discreet solution or want to benefit from the best technology on the market then this Hear Here day will help.

On the day there will be various demonstrations of the latest hearing technology, free batteries for everyone and our experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Plus they will be discussing the latest ‘discreet’ hearing solutions, including the new Nano, which is one of the smallest and most powerful hearing aids in the world.

Don’t miss your chance to see the latest technological advancements on offer from some of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers

Call now to book your place on:

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GONE TODAY, HAIR TOMORROW Bredon lady, Eloise Chugg-Martin has had her long hair cut to aid the Little Princess Charity. inches of Seven Eloise’s hair was cut at Toni & Guy’s

Cheltenham salon to be re-manufactured into a wig for a child who has lost their hair due to cancer treatment.

After wearing her hair past her shoulders for over seventeen years,

the new short look may be a bit of a shock, but Eloise says “I’m sure it will take years off me.”

If you are interested in finding out more about this worthy charity visit www.lit-

tleprincesses.org.uk or if you would like to give a donation visit Eloise’s page at giving www.justgiving.com/Elo ise-Chugg-Martin.

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LOCAL SERVICE BASED IN NORTHWAY

䡵 Eloise, "My hair and I have shared many events over the years"

䡵 Here goes, Stylist Felicity Kent makes the bold cut.

TRADITIONAL BARBER SERVICE BY 2014 marks the 26th annual Ride for Ryder in Cheltenham with this year promising to be better than ever!

Sue Ryder are asking you to get active this June by taking part in a 35 or 11 mile bike ride in the beautiful Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Burley Fields in Leckhampton just 300 metres from Sue Ryder’s Leckhampton Court Hospice.

Ride for Ryder is open to people of all fitness levels. If you are keen cyclist or just want to make a day of it with your friends or family then Sue Ryder want to hear from you. The ride follows a route through the most spectacular and unspoilt Cotswold countryside making this a special ride for all the family.

They are inviting local businesses, however large or small, to enter our Corporate Cup to compete for the first ever Ride for Ryder Trophy. The winners will be the team with the best combined score based on their fundraising total and time to ride the route. As this is a team event teams must cross the finish line together.

There will also be a separate cup for family and friends to enter.

There will be a lovely prize for the team with the highest fundraising total.

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TYRES, EXHAUSTS, BATTERIES, OIL FILTERS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, STEERING & SUSPENSION, TRACKING ALIGNMENT (All prices inc. VAT)

24 HOUR CALL OUT MOBILE FITTING SERVICE

ONLY £20 PUNCTURE REPAIRS

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SPORT RELIEF CHALLENGE

On a day when bright warming sunshine was eclipsed by short spells of dark clouds and hailstones, a crowd gathered out side Gym and Tonic at Croft Farm Bredons Hardwick to run and raise money for Sport Relief.

Our photographs show runners and families joining into the spirit of the occaision.

SAFER COMMUNITY

䥾 Members of the team are pictured here with the mascot Colin the Crocodile.

Tewkesbury's Safer Community Team have launched a 'thank you for keeping us safe' scheme in partnership with local schools.

Pupils will patrol in high visibility jackets with school staff and officers, and hand out postcards to parents parking sensibly - and offering words of advice to parents parking inconsiderately.

KNITTING STATION Te w k e s b u r y K2Togs is a charity knitting group who make blankets from knitted squares for vulnerable young children in southern Africa.

You are invited to join in by adding a few rows while visiting Touching Souls Tea Room at Te w k e s b u r y Abbey, where you can find out more information.

If you are able to donate wool or knit squares at home, these items can be dropped off at the Roses Theatre.

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SEVERN UNIT MVS HAVE BUSY END TO WINTER BRIDGE CLEARING TO BOAT BUILDING When the floods eventually subsided members of Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service were able to take their Gemini inflatable down to King John's Bridge to do their usual job of clearing all the flood debris and logs which were stuck around the arches of the bridge and obstructing the flow of the River Avon.

CHAUFFEUR SERVICES BUSINESS TRAVEL & AIRPORT TRANSFERS TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE

EXECUTIVE TRAVEL Airport Transfers • Weddings Sports Events • West End Shows Business Travel • Corporate Travel Tailor Made Tours

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Arts Week Marvel A large wall Mosaic depicting the spirit of the community has been created by pupils, and parent staff helpers to celebrate Week at Arts Tewkesbury Church of England School.

Made up of thousands of small mosaic pieces, the work was divided into three sections, and children in small groups took a share of laying in the pieces. The work was completed and mounted on the wall within a

staggering four days, and this was only one of sixteen projects that took place that week.

Depicting many different aspects of community life, the designs were by the children, including, swimming, horseriding, music, technology and as a centrepiece the schools' Candle of Hope.

The making of this great piece was filmed and shown on a big screen at the school by pupil, Henry McMahon.

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䡵 The event was organised by teacher Katie Rowland who is pictured here with Henry.

Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport Registered Charity No. 1142225 Tel No. 01684 438385 Volunteer Drivers Wanted!

150, High St. Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport is a voluntary Tewkesbury organisation that provides transport to medical appointments for residents in Tewkesbury and surrounding villages.

If you have a clean driving licence and some spare time, and would like to do something to help your local community, we'd love to hear from you. Driving days and times to suit you; 45p/mile.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

G.D.S MOTORING CENTRE WE HAVE SOME OF THE

LOWEST RATES AROUND FOR CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

GOING ON HOLIDAY? BE SAFE, BE SURE. Bring your car in for a FREE CHECK BATTERIES • OILS • FILTERS CLUTCHES • SHOCKS • BRAKES RADIATORS • IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT CLEANING & POLISHING MATERIALS MATS • WHEEL TRIMS AND MUCH MORE All Parts for all makes of car usually available same day, or sooner WORKSHOPS AT CROFT FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BREDON ROAD

Tel 01684 290295 Mobile 07786 033716

Making sure your home is secure By the time you read this article the clocks will have gone forward and the evenings will be getting lighter. It is also a good time to review the security of your property, writes Tewkesbury Police Sgt Henry Wright.

I have put together some tips to make your home more secure paying attention to different areas where your premises may be vulnerable. 䡵 FRONT DOOR: a Yale type lock on its own is not sufficient and most companies insurance insist on a mortice lock.

• The door should be fitted with a 5 lever mortice deadlock.

• Ensure that the frame is strong and will support the door, hinges and lock.

• Make sure the door is suitable for external use and is a minimum of 45mm thick.

• Letterboxes should have an internal cover plate.

• For additional safety and security fit a spy hole and door chain. 䡵 PATIO DOORS: these have been the point of entry for the majority of local burglaries follow these tips for added security: • Unless the doors are fitted with a multi-locking system, it is best to fit extra locks. These are fitted on the bottom

fixed frame pushing through to the sliding frame in the centre and on the side frame at the opening point no lower than a third of the way from the top of the door.

ground floor and in accessible areas should be made of toughened glass or doubled glazed.

• Make sure windows are fitted with a good lock appropriate for the window type.

• Avoid leaving valuables, house or car keys near windows. 䡵 LIGHTING: A useful addition to perimeter security can be exterior lighting, either switched

• Most such locks are push to lock and key to open and are therefore easy to use.

• Make sure there is enough frame to fit them on if drilling is required.

If in doubt, consult the installer or manufacturer.

• Some patio doors can be lifted off their track. If you can lift it more than 1/4" simply screw wood blocks of a suitable depth into the channel above the opening door to prevent this. • Alternatively, anti-lift devices are available from locksmiths.

• Windows are often used as either an entry or exit route for burglars. Properties with windows left open or unsecured locks are a desired target for the opportunist burglar. 䡵 WINDOWS: are often used as either an entry or exit route for burglars. Properties with windows left open or with unsecured locks are a desired target for the opportunist burglar.

• Remember to close and lock all your windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes.

• Windows on the

manually or automatically operated. Lighting does have its limitations - burglaries often take place during daylight hours; if the light is activated, someone has to notice it - and take action. Lighting should be seen as an aid, but on its own it is not sufficient to deter a burglar. It can be useful on the approach to a front or rear door or garage.

Sgt. Henry Wright

Grove House Garage, Main A38, Ryall Near Upton upon Severn 10 Mins from Tewkesbury, Malvern, Pershore

PLUS PROBABLY THE BEST SELECTION OF BUDGET PRICED CARS IN THE AREA 10 plate NISSAN NV200 DCi VAN twin sideloading doors, finished in white, this van can only be described ‘as-new,’ 4,600 miles only................................................£7495 (no VAT to pay) 52 plate JAGUAR XK8 COUPÉ, silver metallic, cream hide, loads of history. Priced to sell at .....................................£4285 W plate VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT saloon, 4 door, diesel TDi, metallic blue, long MOT & tax, very economical car.......£1295 51 plate FORD COUGAR 2, 3 door coupé, alloys, full MOT test, finished in metallic green ..................................................£995 53 plate ROVER 45 1.6 5 door, metallic silver, full MOT test, alloys, tidy car....................................................................£995 S plate HONDA CIVIC 1.6 5 door, metallic silver, black leather interior, long tax & MOT, drives 100%, alloys....................£695 55 plate RENAULT LAGUNA 5 door, diesel, alloys, full MOT test, metallic black...........................................................£1495 51 plate VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 AUTOMATIC metallic silver, power steering, central locking .......................................£1695 Y plate TOYOTA AVENSIS GS ESTATE 5 door, 1.6, tax & MOT test, power assisted steering central locking....................£995 X plate CITROEN BERLINGO 1.4 petrol multispace estate. 5 door, long tax & MOT, towbar, low tax rate.......................£895 R plate PEUGEOT 206 CABRIOLET, 1 owner, long MOT test, needs a window regulator ...................................£500 to clear

VANS OF THE MONTH 10 plate NISSAN NV200 DCi VAN twin sideloading doors, finished in white, this van can only be described ‘as-new,’ 4,600 miles only...........................................................£7495 (no VAT) 52 plate VAUXHALL ASTRA VAN 1.4 petrol/gas ..£895 (no VAT)

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MOTORING MATTERS

MOBILE SERVICE MOVES UP A GEAR Since starting up his own mobile vehicle service and repair business in 2011, Ali Philips has never looked back.

Level 3 qualified vehicle technician Ali gained his experience working for a local repair shop, and when he was made redundant a little under three years ago, he decided to go it alone.

Working out of his Bredon home he set up AGP Autoservice - a mobile business, which meant he took his skills to the road, looking after his customers cars at their homes or places of work.

Operating in a largely rural area, his reputation for providing a reliable service quickly spread and Ali’s business went from strength to strength.

䡵 AGP Autoservice’s vehicles Last year he extended the scope of his company to take in Redditch, Evesham, Cheltenham and Gloucester as well as the Tewkesbury area.

Mobile Vehicle Service and Repair WE COME TO YOU! General service and maintenance Exhausts, tyres and batteries fitted MOTs organised and repairs undertaken Home start service provided

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AGP - all round excellent service - highly recommended ”

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• Level 3 vehicle technician • Insurance and references • Very competitive prices

AGP IS GROWING Now offering our superb service in the Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester areas AGP Autoservice @AGPAutoservice

Contact Ali Phillips 07583 181288 ali@agpautoservice.co.uk

Starters and alternators - over 3000 units in stock!!

Now Ali has added a second vehicle to enable him to provide a breakdown assistance and recovery service.

AGP does, of course, continue to offer all the services that have earned the business so much praise from its customers.

On top of general service, repairs and AGP maintenance, Autoservice can also supply and fit exhausts, tyres and batteries - as well as organising MOTs. “One thing many customers have said to me is how we take the hassle out of dealing with vehicle problems, said Ali. “When necessary we collect and deliver to the customer - all at no extra cost.”

For more information about AGP Autoservice, call Ali on 07583 181288 or email ali @agpautoservice.co.uk

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A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD BUILDING CONTRACTORS SPECIALISTS IN DISABLED BATHROOMS & SHOWERS All types of domestic and commercial building including electrical and mechanical work

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE? DOES IT LEAK? DOES IT NEED RE-BUILDING, RE-POINTING, REDUCING, CAPPING, COWLINGS, BIRDGUARDS, FLASHING REPAIRED/RENEWED FIREPLACE RESTORATION, ROOF REPAIRS EXTERNAL DECORATION UNDERTAKEN

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COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

“No Job Too Small” • Part P Domestic Electricians • From small repairs/minor works to re-wiring your entire home • Comprehensive service at competitive rates • Based in Tewkesbury and Evesham Call Alan Knight on Tel 0330 330 4275 Mob 07792 230789 info@askelectricalsolutions.co.uk www.askelectricalsolutions.co.uk

Martin Peek PAINTER/DECORATOR AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE home: 01684 292741 mobile: 07833 337388

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

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Stubbing out the smoking habit There are still many people who smoke. Many want to stop but are never sure how to or believe it is worth it, writes local therapist and counsellor David Slater.

Here are some good reasons why it pays to be a Non Smoker 1. Think of those who care about you and love you very much. They want you fit and well.

2. Tobacco and tobacco smoke are two of the leading causes of deadly cancer.

3. Smoking increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

4. There is growing evidence that smoking can lead to AMD (age-related macular degeneration), a degenerative condition occurring at the back of the eye resulting in blindness.

5. Smoking increases your risk of developing cataracts.

6. Smokers may develop complications associated colon disease.

7. Smoking can suppress the body's immune function.

8. Smoking contributes to chronic sinusitis.

9. Tobacco worsens gum disease.

10. Tobacco can cause haemorrhoids to flare up.

11. Chain smokers (over 20 cigarettes a day) are 13 times more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than nonsmokers.

12. Nicotine is addictive.

13. It is foolish to think that smoking without inhaling is safe, because smoke still enters the body through the mouth, nose and skin.

14. Smoking can cause skin to age faster.

15. Smoking increases stomach acidity 16. While you enjoy puffing, you are actually

forcing those around you to breathe in what is harmful.

17. Children exposed to second-hand smoke are more prone to have chronic ear infections.

18. A study conducted by the British Institute of Psychiatry found that smoking later in life may lead to mental decline.

Researchers found that smokers were four times more likely to experience a significant intellectual decline than non-smokers.

19. Your sense of smell suffers from constant smoking and would be much better if you didn’t smoke.

20. Smoking is expensive! Do the maths… how much money are you spending every month on a product that is killing you?

21. You smell awful!

When you leave from visiting a non-smoker friend they probably have to deodorize their couch and living room.

22. You would have MUCH more energy across the board if you stopped smoking. This is true for a variety of reasons.

23. Quitting smoking is a precious and meaningful gift to give yourself and to the people you care about.

24. Smoking is a bad example to set for any young people in your life.

25. Forget about the number of times you have failed, don't be discouraged. It is that one success that counts.

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April 2014 Are you parking somewhere you shouldn’t?

Parking is an issue for many residents on the estate and it is a topic that the parish council receives a lot of correspondence about. Whilst the access roads are perhaps the obvious place to park, there are other areas of the estate that may not be and we ask that you be considerate to other residents in choosing where to park. For houses without driveways, it is quite common to have designated parking spaces in small courtyards or in tarmacked areas adjacent to the houses or in some circumstances their garages. These spaces are actually owned by the householders and are not available for general use. Just because no one is parked there doesn’t mean it’s necessarily free and you could technically be parking on land owned by other people. House-holders are quite within their rights to ask you to move, so please take care not to park on land that is owned by other householders. As a general rule of thumb, courtyards and areas next to garages will have designated parking spaces. Some will be clearly marked but others may not be. Help your fellow residents by not parking in these areas unless you know you have the right to. Some residents find themselves unable to park in their own designated spaces or blocked in by less caring drivers. Our guidance would always be that if you are asked to move your car then there is probably sound grounds for doing so and you should look to move your car elsewhere as soon as possible.

Traffic Calming If you have a good memory, you may recall that back in December 2012 we were improvements. The main concern was speeding and the overwhelming response was the desire to tackle this at both entrances to the estate at Snowdonia Road and you may feel that “SLOW” has become synonymous with the rate of progress made on this project rather than anything to do with traffic speed. hopeful of working with the County Council this year to get the traffic calming that the parish needs and deserves.

Fun at Wheatpieces Community Centre - www.wheatpiecescommunitycentre.com 12 July will see the Open Day at the Centre -

Get involved!

There are currently a number of vacancies for co-opted councilors, or otherwise, if you have a couple of hours to spare a contact the parish clerk.

New Clerk - We are pleased to welcome our new clerk, Teresa Shurmer who joined us in March. Should you need to contact us, please make contact via Teresa by email or phone. Teresa is also able to meet at the Community Centre.

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ANYONE FOR CRICKET? The new cricket season gets underway this month - and there are plenty of clubs in the area with opportunities for players at both senior and junior level to get involved with the game.

Tewkesbury Cricket Club - which plays at the Swilgate Ground in Gander Lane - is a family orientated club which caters for players of all abilities and ages.

The club runs three Saturday teams, one Sunday XI, a midweek XI and junior teams from under 11 to 16.

This season the first and second XI will play in the West Of England Premier League. The firsts will compete in the Glos/Wilts Division and the second XI will be in the reserve division.

Overbury Cricket Club - whose lovely ground is pictured above - is also encouraging junior and senior players to try their hand. It has excellent facilities on the lower slopes of Bredon Hill and plays in the Cotswold Hills league.

The excellent website www.play-cricket.com has details of all clubs in the Tewkesbury area.

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