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FARMERS MARKETS BACK IN TOWN

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Following the success of the 2013 farmers and craft markets in Tewkesbury, it has been confirmed that they will return to the town this Spring.

The markets were promoted and organised by the Tewkesbury Town Team, in partnership with Grenchurch Markets and supported by Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Big event for Tewkesbury?

A group of local business people and fundraisers is actively seeking ways to bring a carnival atmosphere back to Tewkesbury this Spring.

They are keen to organise an event called ‘the big weekend’ during April, which would be focussed in the town centre and on the river. Ideas being floated so far include a parade, boat races, stalls, live music and street entertainment. In short, good old fashioned family fun!

Invitations are being extended to local schools, sports clubs, groups and retailers to put forward ideas and get involved. For more details check out the Facebook page Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend.

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There was great feedback from stallholders and shoppers alike, and the level of support demonstrated has indicated that the markets should become a permanent feature of the Tewkesbury calendar once again.

The 2014 farmers and craft markets will be held on the second Saturday of the month on Abbey Lawns Car Park (off Gander Lane).

The markets will run from March until December. The first market will take place on Saturday 8th March.

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OLD BAPTIST CHAPEL PROJECT WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT The Abbey Lawn Trust, a Tewkesbury buildings preservation charity, has received initial support from the HLF for the Old Baptist Chapel Interpretation Project.

The project aims to maximise the heritage and learning potential of the Old Baptist Chapel, a late 15th century Grade II* building located off Church Street.

Development Funding of £3,900 has also been awarded to help the Abbey Lawn Trust progress its plans to apply for a full grant at a later date.

The chapel began life as a three-bay hall house and circa 1690 it was adapted for use as a Baptist meeting house and then ‘modernized’ in around 1720.

In 1805 a new and larger Baptist chapel opened in was Tewkesbury and the old chapel was sub-divided into two cottages, with the remains of the chapel between.

In 1976, Tewkesbury Borough Council, recognising the exceptional character and architec-

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tural quality of the OBC, leased the building on a 99 year lease and undertook a substantial programme of restoration, aimed at returning the building to its early 18th century state.

In June 2012, the Abbey Lawn Trust took over the management of the chapel for an initial two year period, to ascertain if it was possible to run it in conjunction with its existing heritage sites.

The interpretation project aims to record the building’s architecture and history, from domestic use to early Baptist meeting house and through to the present day.

It will also explore the role the chapel played in the past, develop a range of education resources and workshops based at the building and integrate it into the Abbey Lawn Trust’s current heritage and education provision.

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The Abbey from the Ham last month (Pictures: Jack Boskett)

It was business as usual in Tewkesbury As dramatic images were used nationally to highlight flooding in Tewkesbury, local residents and organisations were spreading the word that the town was still open for business.

Borough Tewkesbury Council, alongside local residents, businesses and organisations, were active is stressing that the town was accessible from all routes, and that

shops and businesses were open as normal.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development and Promotion Cllr Dave Waters said:

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“While the images of Tewkesbury Abbey with the flooding look dramatic it can give the impression that the town has been cut off, which just isn’t the case.

“We need to be supporting our local economy as much as possible so it is really important that we all do what we can to make it very clear to the public and businesses that they are able to access the town - and that it really is business as usual.”

Local business owner Amanda Orton said: “Despite the grim pictures shown in the news reports, it really was business as usual for Tewkesbury.

“Despite the Gander Lane car park being flooded, there are plenty of others to use and there is of course free roadside parking for an hour in town.”

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(Left) 117-118 High Street 1903 Gardiner’s Guide (D.Round’s collection) and (above) in 2010 (John Dixon)

When is a door not a door?

It is always sad when a business closes down.

However, it is clear that businesses come and go all too quickly, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

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It was not the same in 1891 when Mr Parker took over 117-118 High from Mr Street Dowswell, both hairdressers. Readers might remember that, in the 50s & 60s, Mr. McHugh took over as a tobacconist and fishing tackle seller.

The architecture seems a little bizarre with the gabled building being regarded as part of that to the left.

This was convenient; with a shop to the left and café to the right.

What interests me, however, is the door that coffee drinkers know well is no longer a door.

When the building was gutted by shop fit-

ters my theory, that it was a former alley, was confirmed. It was in fact Alley, Codrington’s owned by the benefactor who financed our Town Hall façade.

To be a tenant in his alley entailed voting for him as MP – otherwise you would be “out on your ear”.

If you were very lucky, your vote might also earn a Codrington Half Guinea (55p or about £33 today).

Sir William (pictured above) was generous, especially in 1792, because his seat was targeted by Anti-Slavery Campaigners.

He won - but his confidence was severely shaken.

(Voting has only been secret since 1872!)

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SELF HEATING SHELLS BRING HEALTH BENEFITS In the seven years that she has run her mobile beauty therapy business Hush, Joanna Watson has introduced a wide range of high quality products to the ladies of Tewkesbury. Treatments offered in the comfort of your own home include waxing, facials, pedicures, manicures and holistic therapies.

This month Joanna is launching Lava shell massage - and will be one of the few therapists in the area trained to deliver its benefits.

Lava shells are a unique innovation in warming spa therapies which ease muscle joint aches and pains.

The treatment uses genuine recycled tiger clam shells that selfheat internally for up to an hour, with a patented combination of natural minerals and water.

“Lava shells improve the circulation, lymphatic system and general function of organs,” said

Ring in the new Joanna. “They offer a client up to ten times the relaxation of a normal massage as the heat allows a deeper therapy in a shorter time.”

The treatment is ecofriendly and hygienic, too. For more details of this and other treatments available in your own home, call Joanna on 07771 932093.

The Tewkesbury Abbey bell ringers are hoping to recruit some new members this year and are opening the tower on the afternoon of Sunday 9th February.

Guided tours will take place at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, and it presents an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in taking up the hobby to find out more.

Bell ringing is suitable for almost anyone from age 11 upwards.

It is a potentially lifelong hobby; a good mental and physical exercise and costs nothing to take part.

Ringers need to be able to attend weekly practice on Thursday evenings and be able to ring on Sundays either in the morning or afternoon (or both).

If you can’t make it Sunday 9th on February and want to know more, visit the Abbey Tewkesbury website www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

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Rotary Club President Roy Evans told Tewkesbury Direct that Rotary's emphasis on "Service before Self" has never been more relevant. He said: “The Rotary Club's support for Tewkesb u r y ' s Festival of Lights and other local, national and international causes, good makes a real difference to people's lives.

“Last year, funds raised by Tewkesbury Rotary Club were used to support community projects for young people at the Roses Theatre and Tewkesbury School.

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Rotary International campaign with the Gates Foundation (among others) to end polio and it has provided shelter and aid kits for the survivors in the Philippines of Typhoon Haiyan.”

The Rotary Club of meets Tewkesbury weekly to enjoy a programme of speakers, s o c i a l events and visits, and to plan for future fund r a i s i n g activities.

If you want to learn more, please join them for coffee and a chat at Theoc House, near the Cross in Barton Street, (GL20 5PY), on Saturday15th February from 10.30 to 12.30.

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As many members of the public continue to watch their spending Cascades closely, Leisure Centre wants to make health and fitness as accessible as possible and has decided to keep its prices the same as 2013.

The freeze, which is the first of its kind for the centre, covers all prices including daily entry prices, memberships, classes, swim schools and parties.

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LOCAL MARITIME VOLUNTEERS LINK WITH BRONZE AGE Members of Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service enjoyed an interesting evening recently, when one of their own members, Gordon McDonald, came to talk on the book entitled the 'Lost Lake.'

Head of Unit Nic Price said "Gordon has had a lifelong interest in the archaeology of the Severn Area, and is a keen member of the Monmouth Archaeological Society.

He made significant contributions to the book ,which was written by professional archaeologist Stephen Clarke. It launched at was Monmouth Museum last October."

When evidence of a huge post-glacial lake formed some 10,000 years ago was found around the Monmouth area this has led to discoveries of lakeside settlements dating back to the Stone Age and Bronze and Iron Ages.

With this book the archaeologists announced an internationally significant discovery as they believe they have recognised a prehistoric boat-building site which overlooked

the lake during the Bronze Age. McDonald Gordon said: “The Maritime Volunteer Service have had some involvement as the MVS interest in Bronze age boats began in the summer of 2000 when they were asked to attempt to recreate the 4000 year old replica sea -going craft carrying a 3 ton bluestone out of Milford Haven en-route to Stonehenge. The discovery of a Bronze Age lakeside slipway below a field at Monmouth in 2010 is part of this story as it is believed that this could well have been where these boats were built and launched."

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Here’s to a great 2014!

Since opening as Engall Castle Ltd in 2010, we have reported successful trading results and now enjoy an excellent reputation as the agency who gets things done efficiently, effectively and with excellent customer service, and we are constantly humbled by the warmth, gratitude and recommendations we receive daily.

As we move into 2014, I believe there will be an even greater opportunity for us to shine.

There is a renewed confidence in the market place generally and many sellers who have resisted selling in the past will decide now is the time to make a move.

As I write we are in the third week of January, and already we have surpassed the sales record for the similar period of the past three years. Buyers are keen to find this year taking advantage of the window of opportunity they feel exists right now. So if you have been considering whether now is the time for you to sell, call us for completely free, independent and confidential advice - we look forward to meeting you.

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A beautifully presented cottage, offering surprisingly spacious accommodation including, 3 double bedrooms, large lounge/diner and conservatory. Significant improvements have undoubtedly enhanced the property, whilst retaining its original charm, tastefully incorporating the ‘old and new’. Upvc doubleglazing and gas central heating. Landscaped south facing gardens; gravel drive. EPC D.

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Within walking distance of supermarkets and town centre, this detached home has 4 bedrooms; upstairs shower room; downstairs wc; dual aspect lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; integral garage; gas central heating; upvc double glazed windows; delightful gardens and outlook over fields to the rear and side. EPC D.

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Pretty as a picture, a characterful cottage with many original features including inglenook fireplace with bread oven, which now houses a multi fuel burner. 2 bedrooms; upstairs bathroom; lovely south facing rear garden with chicken coup; in need of some updating; driveway parking; wide side access. EPC F.

Elegant period end terrace home within walking distance of the town centre and local supermarket. This beautifully presented home offers 4 bedrooms; lounge with open fire; stunning open plan dining room/kitchen/family room; utility; downstairs wc; pretty gardens; Gas central heating; EPC E.

This property has it all with fabulous views over the river, located within easy walking distance of the town centre and the advantage of integral garage and parking. 2 double bedrooms; both with ensuites and the master with the benefit of a dressing room/study. Large kitchen/breakfast room; lounge with Juliet balconies; guest room with balcony. EPC D.

Detached home located in the popular Bowler Road area; extended to provide excellent ground floor accommodation which includes a separate dining room; large lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; three bedrooms; upstairs bathroom; single garage; side access to rear garden; ample driveway parking; EPC C.

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Walton Cardiff

Cleverly extended, this mid terrace home is beautifully presented with modern contemporary style kitchen; lounge; conservatory; downstairs wc; 4 bedrooms; 2 with ensuite; family bathroom; low maintenance rear garden; single garage en bloc; parking. EPC D.

£200,000

Popular location on the edge of town for this 3 bedroom semi-detached home. Through lounge/dining room with patio doors into garden. Modern fitted kitchen with integrated gas hob and electric oven; beautifully maintained garden; side access and personal door access into garage; gas central heating; upvc double glazing; EPC C.

Walton Cardiff

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Home Abbey

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Over 55s £75,000 Beautifully presented, light and bright. 1 double bedroom first floor apartment with lift access in development for the over 55s. Excellent communal facilities; manager; unallocated parking and centrally located within the town. EPC C.

This is a beautifully light home with many rooms being dual aspect. Lounge with patio doors; kitchen/dining room with integrated gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher. Downstairs wc; 3 bedrooms – master with ensuite and fitted wardrobes; low maintenance garden with personal door access into single garage; parking. EPC C.

Always popular partly due to its excellent position on the High Street with the town’s facilities on the doorstep.

Bautiful communal gardens with views over the River. First floor apartment for the over 60s. Lift access; Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; Kitchen; bathroom; good sized lounge; dining room; excellent communal facilities.

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SEARCH TO FIND PHOTO OF TEWKESBURY HERO 2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1, and there are many local history projects already underway to commemorate the occasion.

John Dixon, of Tewkesbury Historical Society, wonders if any readers are able to trace a photograph of one of the town’s fallen Great War Heroes.

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“William Henry Price from Tewkesbury went all though the first world war, attaining the rank of CSM in the Glosters winning the and Meritorious Service Medal in Greece,” said John.

“On 19th November 1918 – 8 days after the Cease Fire - he died from the Spanish ‘flu pandemic.

“He left a wife, Agnes - who was still living at 7 Jeynes Row in 1939 four children: and William K, Doris M (who a Lodge), married Florence I (who married Stenburg) and Violet A who married James Cater and produced Mary E J in 1933. She then possibly moved to Coventry to produce David P in 1947 Agnes might have died there in 1951.

“This is one of Tewkesbury’s most sen-

ior and decorated soldiers yet we have no photograph of him.

“If you recognise any of these names, please spread the word and ask them to ring me on 01684 294262 or email johnhistory46@btinternet.com.

The names of all local war dead can be found on www.ths.freeuk.com – more photos and information are needed to do justice to the fallen!

CENTENARY REPAIRS PLANNED FOR MEMORIAL LYCHGATE Beckford Church is planning to honour the centenary of the start of World War I by restoring its lychgate.

The lychgate, at the entrance to St John the Baptist Church opposite Beckford Stores, is also the village war memorial.

Renovations are mainly needed to the roof - and it is hoped to carry out work sooner rather than later. Donations may be made via the church offertory boxes.

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bredon 2 bed semi detached bungalow is located in a sought after village. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, garage and off road parking for 1 car. Ideal for the first time/retirement buyers.

newtown Nicely presented 3 bedroom semi detached home, is located in a popular residential area. PVCu double glazing & GCH, cavity wall insulation, refitted bathroom, enclosed rear garden, garage & off road parking. £169,950

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Chris organiser Chapman would like to thank David Hobbs at the Church for his thoughtful cooperation in helping the club get established.

Generous grant funding obtained from the Barnwood Trust, Gloucestershire Association for Disability and the Gloucestershire Community Foundation enabled induction training for blind person handling and DBS checks for the new volunteers. They will also be receive specific first aid training delivered by the Red Cross.

Local retailers Cotteswold Dairy, NISA at Twyning Village Stores, Warners Budgen, Boots, Tesco, The Co-op, Merlin, Poundwise and Morrisons have also generously supported the new venture.

Organiser Chris is

grateful for the donations as they help the viability and sustainability of the club.

For the afternoon meetings there is a varied programme of visiting speakers from all walks of life in the community.

Members have also expressed a wish to enjoy some live music so Chris would be pleased to hear from anyone who can provide it.

“Social inclusion is very important and we want to give the sight impaired something to look forward to,” said Chris Chapman.

“If you know someone who is losing their sight and is possibly a bit lonely please contact me on 01684 293527 and we will try to get them along to the club.

Equally, if you would like to volunteer to help, then give me a call.”

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HISTORY PROJECT UNDERWAY With 2014 marking the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1, the residents of Overbury and Conderton have embarked on a history project.

The aim is to discover as much as possible about the residents of the neighbouring communities in the 1914-1918 period. Particular attention is being paid to those family names which appear on the local war memorial. If you have any connections or contributions to make, visit www.overbury.org.uk

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Councils scoop top tourist awards for 2014 Tewkesbury Borough and Cotswold District councils have scooped a gold award in the coveted 2014 Cotswold Tourism Awards.

The councils led on the Vintage and Modern campaign, which encourages visitors to discover a different side to the Cotswolds through four car touring routes, and it took the top spot in the

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CELEBRATION CREATIONS, TOO GOOD TO SHARE It cannot escape the attention of users of that the facebook homemade iced cake reached new has heights.

Photographs of some creations fabulous appear on the site many of which have been made by local amateur bakers. So impressive

are some of the cakes, that we would like to feature examples made by our readers in Tewkesbury Direct.

If you have made a cake for a birthday, or some other event and you would like to share it with us, please email a nice photograph with your name and who the

was for, to cake tewkesburydirect@googl email.com This month we feature creations from Ruth Winters who is a caretaker at Carrant Brook School. About three years ago Ruth was asked to make a cake for a teacher at the school, doubtlessly it must have

been scrummy as more and more orders followed and. At the last count Ruth made 185 cakes, five hundred cup cakes and three charity cakes during last year.

For many a cake is a way of marking an occasion but before you eat it, share it with us, and send in that pic.

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Local man, Karl Robinson, is taking part in the British Foundations Heart Ramp Up The Red Campaign to raise money to help fight heart disease.

Inspired by an advert on TV, Karl is having his hair dyed bright red and then the sides shaved into a mohican. He will be having this done at MJ’s Gym in Northway on Friday 7th February at 7pm.

Karl said “I chose this charity as my father died from heart related issues and both my daughter and myself have hereditary high cholesterol, also I am hoping that by doing this at the gym it might inspire people to keep fit and think about their own well being”.

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CHECK THOSE INDEPENDENT FUEL PRICES Someone once suggested to the writer to check out PJ Nicholls’ fuel prices as sometimes they were cheaper than many of the larger fuel outlets.

Sure enough on the 14th February they had petrol at £1.26.9 per litre and diesel at £1.33.9 which did indeed appear to be the best price around on that day.

Petrol buyer for the company, Tom Nicholls said “It helps that we have five petrol stations and that helps our buying power and that we strive to keep the price down for everyone”. He added “The more motorists that buy petrol from the group helps us in our bulk purchasing power”.

Prices are regulated daily so it is worth checking the prices of the smaller independent stations.

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KEEPING TRADE LOCAL FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS… One of Tewkesbury’s best known and most colourful independent stores has given its backing to the ‘Keep Trade Local’ campaign, supported by the town’s branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB passionately believes we must do everything we can to preserve and promote our independent high street shops in order to make local towns like Tewkesbury stand out from the crowd.

One such shop that proves small can indeed be beautiful - and has been doing so for more than 50 years - is J W Jennings, in Church Street. It is one of just a handful of independent stores selling oriental rugs and carpets from such exotic places as Iran and Afghanistan.

Local clients are obviously very important to the firm but the shop’s name and reputation is such that customers regularly travel from all around Britain to sample their wares.

And when they do it is not just J W Jennings that benefits – but Tewkesbury as well.

“When my father set up this business in 1960 it was when the motorways were coming and he saw this a great central place for the shop,” said Managing Partner Clare Jennings. “It’s lovely when customers visit us from places such as Devon or Wales to see them then go into the town and use other services. It is good that we all try to support each other in that way.”

When asked why her business has been so successful for so long the word ‘service’ figures highly in Clare’s response.

“We believe what makes shops like us stand out is the service we can offer and the welcome we give to all of our customers. Buying an oriental rug isn’t something people do every day and we don’t want them to make an expensive mistake so we do everything we can to help them make the right decision. That is where the personal touch of small independent shops really makes a difference.”

Clare said her company markets itself widely but local trade is also important and the shop now stocks a range of stylish oriental gifts and ceramics for every pocket. This is important she says because small shops must endeavour to offer variety - and be adaptable to the needs of customers.

䡵 Service with a smile...Clare Jennings of J W Jennings

you can find out more about J W Jennings by visiting http://jenningsrugs.co.uk/ and to learn more about the tewkesbury branch of the fsB – and how you can be part of it – visit http://www.fsb.org.uk/gloswestofengland/branches/tewkesbury

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ART SOCIETY DEMONSTRATION Tewkesbury Art Society are having a demonstration in "Pure Drawing" with professional Artist Max Hale.

The demonstration is on Tuesday February 18th 2014 at the Methodist Church Hall,

by The Cross, Barton Street, Tewkesbury from 10am until 1pm.

£3.00 for non members and refreshments will be available.

Max, is a regular artist on television art programmes also in many art magazines.

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FESTIVE SEASON MISERY SET TO SEE DIVORCE COURTS FULL, WARNS LAW EXPERTS Festive misery will have led to warring couples heading to the courts for divorce in the first few weeks of 2014 claims one of Tewkesbury’s leading law firms.

Wayne Phillips, head of family law at DF Legal said that the holiday period will offer little cheer for many.

“Often twice as many people as at other times of the year come to us to talk about divorce following Christmas,” said Mr Phillips. “It is our busiest period by far.”

“There are multiple reasons for this,” he added. “Alcohol fuelled rows, unwanted family gatherings, office party flings, and just simply a reflective period where couples just realise they don’t want another year together. It all plays a part,” he said.

“This list and many more factors besides means the first few months of the New Year is a busy one for us,”

added Mr Phillips, whose firm have offices in Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cheltenham and Ledbury.

He added that those in rocky relationships should seek help early on in the breakdown.

“Marriage break ups are sad to see even for seasoned family law experts, but we urge all those in this situation to get legal help quickly as experts will lessen the misery of what is one of most difficult life’s events, which impacts so many,” he said.

The last Office for National Statistics data statistics showed 42 per cent of marriages, 117,558 ended in divorce in the UK, which continued a recent downward trend since

peaks in the 1990s.

However, Mr Phillips said the statistics muddied the true picture.

“The trend for couples to not marry but still live together is behind the lower figures,” he said. have found “We recent years very busy and I am certain the New Year will continue in the same pattern,” he added

䡵 Wayne Phillips, of DF Legal

FUND RAISER The pub has always been the hub of most villages and the Railway Inn at Ripple have been doing their bit raising money for Ripple Parish Hall.

Customers bring and buy books and DVDs and a total of £1,600 was raised in 2013.

There are some really good items on sale at the pub as the writer will testify.

䡵 Paul Mathews of the Railway Inn with some of the books and DVDs which have raised so much money

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(Photo by Jack Boskett) 785 (Tewkesbury) Squadron of the Air Training Corps were presented with a Community Service Award by the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire. The presentation took place at Tewkesbury Cadet Centre, in Red Lane, Tewkesbury on Thursday 16 January 2014. The award is made annually to a cadet unit which has given outstanding service to the community.

785 Squadron has supported many organisations, and events, both civic and private, during the past year, with cadets and staff assisting with car parking, leaflet distribution, Poppy Appeal collections, fundraising for the War Memorial restoration, and helping out at coffee mornings.

The Squadron Corps of Drums has provided drum displays at Remembrance and other events in and around Tewkesbury. These have included ‘Discover Tewkesbury’, Marina Court Remembrance observance, Tewkesbury School annual Remembrance and joining with the town band to provide a ‘marching beat’ for the Remembrance Sunday Parade in Tewkesbury. The ‘drums’ have also led parades in the town, including the Armed Forces Day Parade organised by the Squadron Commander.

785 (Tewkesbury) Squadron meets every Monday and Thursday at Tewkesbury Cadet Centre, Red Lane, Tewkesbury, between 7.15pm and 9.30pm.

Membership of the squadron is open to young people aged 13 to 17 yrs. The squadron can be contacted on 01684 290777 or by email on oc.785@aircadets.org.

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RUGBY CLUB BACK IN ACTION Tewkesbury RFC’s First XV return to league action this month, kicking off with an away fixture at St Mary’s Old Boys on Saturday 8th February. Tewkesbury will be looking to repeat their autumn 40-3 victory over the Bristolbased side.

Close rivals Stroud are the visitors to the Moats on Saturday 15th February, for another Gloucestershire Premier clash. Stroud ran out 17-10 winners back in November, so Tewkesbury will be looking to avenge the defeat.

Saturday March 1st brings Newent to town - and after that there are only three league fixtures left away to Whitehall and Hucclecote and at home to Bristol Saracens on March 22nd.

Tewkesbury Rugby Club’s Moats Ground is in Gander Lane. For more information call 01684 294364.

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THE CHOIR FACTOR COMES TO TOWN The Choir Factor™ is a family run business that has been established since 2009. Singing Pop Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the sixties through to the present day from a whole host of artists including Adele, Amy Winehouse, The Scissor Sisters, Stevie Wonder, U2, Queen and Michael Jackson to name but a few.

Esther Bettis, the Musical Director of The Choir Factor™, arranges her own unique and lively harmonies to each song and then teaches each group their own individual part in turn.

Becoming a member of The Choir Factor™ is a great social experience and a fantastic opportunity to sing with a group of like minded people. It is also an excellent way to unwind at the end of a stressful day.

Membership gives you the chance to perform these individual arrangements at local events throughout the year and as a finale, at the annual end of year show. Last years show, “One More Night” was at The Guildhall in Members Gloucester. took to the stage and performed to a packed house of friends, family and members of the general public.

This year The Choir

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Factor™ are performing with Brit-Award winning artists Blake as part of their 2013/14 tour.

Sessions will take place at Tewkesbury School on Wednesdays from 7.30pm until 9.00pm.

Free taster sessions are available where you can join in on a normal choir night and enjoy the full and unique experience of the Choir Factor™.

To get in contact, book your free taster

session or for more information visit www.thechoirfactor.com

SCOUTS & GUIDES JUMBLE SALE Saturday 8th February 2014 at Eckington HQ

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LADY RUNNERS 'FIT FOUNDATION' COURSE LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY The Lady Runners 'Fit Foundation' classes are designed for women who need to build their core fitness before starting to learn to run, or feel comfortable starting other sports. The classes will also be useful for ladies who want to exercise to help them loose weight. by Debbie Run Hawtin and Maria Dispirito - who are both qualified Run England Leaders - the first 10 week course costs just £5 a session (£50 for the 10 week course) and starts at 10.30am on Sunday 23rd February at the Boys Brigade Hall, Road, Ashchurch Tewkesbury.

Debbie and Maria will help women work on their fitness foundation and develop a healthier lifestyle. Class members will be introduced to fit-

ness and exercise in a fun and safe way friendships building with the other members to help support each other, with the goal of joining one of their Lady Beginners Runners Running Courses later in the year, and perhaps walking or running the Race For Life event in Cheltenham this June.

Join their Facebook group 'Fit Foundation Tewkesbury' for news and updates. Or contact Maria Dispirito on 07967 699585.

䡵 Debbie Hawtin (centre) with 'Lady Runners' Julie McGeever and Helen Summers at the Race for Life.

Reliability and honesty assured Competitive hourly/job rate

Grant Kirkwood A local company for local people who need a helping hand around the home and garden.

For the elderly who are less able but also for those people who have a busy schedule or lifestyle.

All manner of tasks undertaken: Lawn Care | Hedge Trimming Garden Clearance | Planting Pruning and Pollarding | Soft Landscaping Weed Control | Strimming | Rotavating.

Painting and Decorating | Gutter Clearance

1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 01684 296540

Cleaning and all manner of DIY tasks.

GENERAL SALE

Anything and everything considered.

Thursday 20th February Starts 10.30am

Service provided 7 days a week to suit your needs.

Viewing 19th February 10am - 6pm

Tel. 01386 584595 Mobile. 07766 859418 Email. grantshelp@hotmail.co.uk 10 Church Stanway, Toddington GL54 5PQ

Pet walking and pet holiday cover.

www.churchstreet-auctions.co.uk We are the only auction rooms in Tewkesbury

Reliable, honest and trustworthy.

A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park WE COME TO YOU

WE WILL COLLECT AND DELIVER YOUR PRESCRIPTION FREE OF CHARGE Just bring your prescription to our branch and we will have it ready for collection or delivery to your home within two working days!

We also make and deliver dosette trays

-WE ALWAYS HAVE LOTS OF GREAT OFFERS IN STORE NEW GREAT SELECTION OF QUALITY £1 LINES Opening hours Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm (closed 1pm-2pm) Sat 9am to 1pm

Badhams Pharmacy 105 Queens Road, Priors Park, Tewkesbury

As a local firm we fully understand your business and accounting needs and can offer professional advice within a relaxed environment at a time to suit you.

• Management Consultancy • Accountancy • Payroll, Book-Keeping & VAT • Corporate & Personal Tax • Profit Improvements • Sage Specialist • Estate & Retirement Planning

For a Free Initial Consultation Call 01242 863500 Email: duncan.woodger@kingslyaccounting.co.uk www.kingslyaccounting.co.uk

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NEW QUILTING GROUP TO START THIS MONTH A new textile crafts group is being set up in the village of Bredon, near Tewkesbury. To be known as Quilting Arts - Bredon, it will meet on the first Sunday afternoon of the month starting from 2nd February.

The regular monthly sessions will run from 1pm -5pm and will be held in the Village Hall.

Spokesperson Patsy Hodgkinson said “Our aim is to learn together and share experience, all are welcome from beginner to experienced.

“Quilting Art has become very popular and can include the use of fabric paints and

on to printing fabric, hand and embroidery, machine and many other types of embellishment.

“The traditional skills

of patchwork, quilting applique have and become the basis for artistic enhancement as can be seen at the large quilt shows such as the NEC and Malvern.”

Anyone interested in joining the group or wanting more information can contact Patsy Hodgkinson on 01684 773853 or email patsyhodgkinson@btinternet.com.

Great shape and new confidence

Here at Folly Gardens we recognise that cats aren’t small dogs and as such have very specific behavioural and medical requirements.

We know how scary coming to the vet can be for some of our feline friends, especially if they don’t live alongside dogs at home, and then have to contend with sharing a waiting room with them!

More so than other animals, cats are very susceptible to stress, which causes health problems and delays recovery times.

So at our cat only clinic we have calming feline pheromones in the air, staff specially educated to handle cats and no barking dogs.

Vet Lizzie and Registered Vet Nurse Jo Lewis, both have a particular interest in feline medicine and behaviour and are running Cat Only Clinics (on Thursdays only)at the Barton Road branch of Folly Gardens. Their emphasis is on a caring feline friendly approach, aiming to keep Cats and their owners as relaxed as possible.

Consultations Vaccinations Blood samples Behaviour Microchipping PETS passports PDSA treatment Cats only

owners, we know “justAshowcatparticular cats can be about things, and how stressed they can become when faced with cat boxes, cars and vet appointments

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Call the team today for more information Folly Gardens Vet Clinic Cat Friendly Clinic 1 Folly Gardens, Barton Road Tewkesbury GL20 5PD Telephone: 01684 292244 also at Bishop’s Cleeve & Walton Cardiff - www.follygardens.com 24 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

A special bra advice and fitting day is being held at the region’s leading lingerie specialist next month.

Catherine Cuttris, from Anita unique body wear, will be visiting Joyce Brooks Lingerie on Wednesday 19th March, between 10.30am and 3.30pm.

Catherine will be on hand to demonstrate some great pocketed bras, for those who have undergone breast surgery, and soft cup bras - ideal for those who do not like underwiring.

There will also be a display of lovely new swimwear designs for the summer months.

Established over thirty years in the centre of Cheltenham, Joyce Brooks offers a wide variety of specialist and mainstream brands in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Appointments are advisable for the event, which will be held in Joyce Brooks shop at 293, High Street, Cheltenham. You can drop in, call 01242 524706 or email info@joycebrookslingerie.com to book a time.

For more details visit www.joycebrookslingerie.com

Award winning Master Butchers PIG ROASTS OUR SPECIALITY Whatever the occasion, we offer a full pig roast service from 50 to 350 people Choice of free range pig, lamb beef, chicken or mixed roasts.

Heated stainless steel tables supplied with carving equipment, rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and disposable plates and cutlery. Plus salads, baked potatoes and sausages if required. Gazebos available.

CARVE IT YOURSELF OR LET OUR STAFF CATER FOR YOUR FUNCTION Martins Meats, Unit 5, Orchard Industrial Estate Toddington, Cheltenham GL54 5EB Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am-4.30pm, Sat 8.30am-1.00pm

CALL 01242 621493 FAX 01242 602007 e-mail: sales@martinsmeats.com

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HIGH JACK! Tewkesbury & District from the air with Jack Boskett 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 first aerial visit of our new series, photographer Jack Boskett was high above the village of Bredon - some three miles from Tewkesbury.

Can you spot your own home? Clearly in view (above) are the flooded River Avon and Twyning (1), the M5 motorway bridge (2), the railway line (3), playing fields (4), Bredon Hill Surgery, B4079 Cheltenham Road (6) and - in the foreground Queensmead (7).

In the photograph to the left key points are The Marina (8), St Giles Church (9), Bredon Hancock’s First School (10) and College Road (11). Over the next few months Jack and helicopter pilot Anthony Stockman will provide lots more birds-eye views.

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THE BERKELEY ARMS

PUB QUIZ ????

2: Which sign of the zodiac is represented by a pair of scales?

Church Street, Tewkesbury Telephone: 01684 290555 Mobile 07931 692227

Test your powers of recall with six of the best questions in this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Pub Quiz.

3: Which Premiership football team plays its home games at the Liberty Stadium?

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1: The song ‘Sailing’ was used as the theme tune to a BBC TV documentary about which Royal Navy ship?

4: By which name is the River Thames sometimes known as it flows through the city of Oxford?

Tewkesbury

LIVE! SAT 1st FEB: Alex Archer, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 8th FEB: Dave Curtis, The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 2nd FEB: Paul Anthony, The White Bear, 4-7pm.

SUN 9th FEB: Jackie Baker, The White Bear, 4-7pm.

Sax Appeal, The Nottingham Arms.

Laurence, The Nottingham Arms.

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THE ANCHOR INN HIGH STREET, TEWKESBURY OPEN MIC NIGHTS THURSDAYS 7.30pm COME AND TAKE THE STAGE

FRI 14th FEB: ELO Experience, (Mr Blue Sky Tour) The Roses Theatre.

THURS 27th FEB: Open Mic Night supported by Johnny Duff & Reloaded, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 15th FEB: Kevin Rhodes, (guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

FRI 28th FEB: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

The Revolvers, (Ska band), The Anchor 1774.

SUN 2nd MARCH: Ian Luther, The Nottingham Arms.

SUN 16th FEB: Sax Appeal, (local female duo), The White Bear, 4-7pm.

All live music events are at Tewkesbury venues unless stated otherwise.

Melvin Hancox, The Nottingham Arms.

WHAT’S

FRI 21st FEB: Tasha, The Royal Oak, Bredon.

SAT 22nd FEB: Bryn Thomas, (guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 23rd FEB: Chord Rush, (funky soul classics), The White Bear, 4-7pm.

Nicky Lloyd, The Nottingham Arms.

MON 24th FEB: Johnny Coppin in a tribute to Laurie Lee, Theoc House.

ON IN BRIEF

TEWKESBURY CIVIC SOCIETY: Thursday 13th February. St Ives: the artists, fisherfolk and the fishing industry by David Tovey.

Elmbury Room, Tewkesbury Library, 7.30pm.

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tues, 10am-11am, 50+.

The Annexe, Barton St, Tewkesbury. £3 per session, contact Mrs Allvey 01531 650200.

BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, their family, friends and carers; organised by the British Lung Foundation Support Group.

BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month, 1-5pm.

Bredon Village Hall.

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 for more information.

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5: Which British motor manufacturer produced models called the Ruby, Westminster and the Princess?

6: Which English Queen was married to King Philip II of Spain?

ANSWERS: 1.The Ark Royal; 2. Libra; 3. Swansea City; 4. The Isis; 5. Austin; 6. Mary I (Mary Tudor)

Pub Quiz is sponsored by

Book sale to help interpretation project Abbey Lawn Trust will be holding a sale of second-hand books in the Old Baptist Chapel to raise funds for the late fifteenth century building’s interpretation project.

Entrance is FREE and will also include guided tours of the building. The sale will take place on Saturday 22nd February between 10am and 1pm and from 2pm until 4pm.

PARTIES AND FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS

FREE HIRE OF THE PUB FREE DISCO & LIGHTING For parties of 20 or more persons - except Fridays & Saturdays. Buffets provided by arrangement - book now!

The Anchor 1774, High Street, Tewkesbury Telephone: 01684 293625

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.

Thursday 20th February

FAMOUS PIE NIGHT!

Eat as much as you like. £9.95 per person

Every Wednesday 12noon to 2pm

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB

Main course & pudding. £6.00 per person

Friday Nights 6.30pm - 9.00pm

FISH & CHIPS

Beer battered. £8.95 per person

Two Course

SUNDAY LUNCHES

Choice of roasts etc. £9.95 per person

Sunday 30th March

MOTHERING SUNDAY

Lunch bookings now being taken.

Mums receive a FREE GIFT!

The Railway Inn, Station Road, Ripple Tewkesbury GL20 6EY

Tel: 01684 592225 enquiries@therailwayinnripple.co.uk

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LAURIE LEE CENTENARY TICKETS ON SALE Tickets for this month’s celebration of the centenary of the birth of Gloucestershire poet and author Laurie Lee have gone on sale.

The event will take place at Theoc House in Barton Street, Tewkesbury, on Monday 24th February.

There will poetry and readings by invited guests, including members of Laurie’s family.

Musician and radio

presenter Johnny Coppin will also be playing some of his work which set Laurie’s words to music.

Tickets are priced at £10, with a 7.30pm for start.

The 8.00pm evening will conclude around 10.30pm.

Funds raised will be used in helping to realise the final amount required for the Stonehill Sculptures that will actually be erected in April this year, with the dedication on May 4th. They will form a gateway to Tewkesbury at the Stonehills roundabout. Tickets available from Theoc House or by calling 01684 297874.

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT & MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 9am-1pm

OPEN ALL YEAR Tarmac hardstanding £6 per car, pay on entry. No need to book, just roll up from 5.45am onwards.

All Catering Booked

AWARD FOR CROWS

Local Celtic music The exponents Roving Crows have been voted ‘best band’ for 2013 by FATEA magazine.

The Gloucestershire based folk-fusion five piece can proudly add this highly sort-after prize to the awards they collected in 2012 - Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player at The Irish Music Awards; Top Folk Act, Music Exposure Awards.

The band are currently on tour with their second album ‘Deliberate Distractions’ which four star reviews in the Financial Times and R2 music magazine.

For a full listing of upcoming events, go to www.rovingcrows.c om

STRATFORD RACECOURSE CAR BOOT EVERY SATURDAY 9am-1pm Gates open for traders from 6.00am Cars £6. All Catering Booked. Now very busy HOT TAKEAWAY BOXES ALL HOME COOKED

HYPNOSIS FOR HEALTH David Slater, BA, DHyp, MHA, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor

01684 290305 Stop smoking ; Beat Anxiety and Depression, Weight control, Fears and Phobias, Confidence And much, much more I CARE ABOUT YOUR CARE! www.davidslater-hypnotherapy.co.uk

Paul White based in the Northway, Tewkesbury area M: 07891 780423 H: 01684 291779 Fascias, guttering and cladding replace or repair Painting and decorating ~ interior and exterior Double Glazing ~ replace and repair Sash box windows ~ replace or repair Fencing and gardening General household maintenance

NVQ Level 2 in window fitting with 30 years of experience

The author of the book Strangers in the Cotswolds will be giving a talk at Tewkesbury Methodist Church, The Cross, on Thursday 20th February.

Ian Hollingsbee will discuss local Prisoner of War Camps, featuring those at Northway and Newtown. The lecture begins at 7.45pm.

Hot and cold sandwiches, baguettes, jacket potatoes, drinks, available 9am-3pm: pick up a menu today.

There’s so much to choose from!

FRIDAY CLUB with DJ JIMMY BILLZ DANCE, HOUSE, CLUB Last Friday of every month

LIVE MUSIC - SAT 15th FEBRUARY

THE REVOLVERS

Gloucestershire’s Premier Ska Band (Gooie’s Stag Night)

BREAKFASTS AVAILABLE Mon-Sat 9am-12noon FULL ENGLISH £6.00 with FREE tea, coffee or juice RACING BREAKFASTS Cheltenham Gold Cup book now

MOTHERING SUNDAY SUNDAY 30th MARCH 2 or 3 courses Bookings now being taken Eyes Down at 7.00pm Sunday 2nd & 16th February

REAL ALES, REAL CIDERS, REAL PUB! TWO LARGE TV SCREENS FOOD SERVED 12noon-2.30pm TEA & COFFEE

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Your local pet and livestock food and accessory supplier Unit B, The Northway Centre Northway Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 8TW Tel: 01684 273050

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EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

Unaffiliated Eventer Challenge Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633

SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY Senior British Showjumping, Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633 SUNDAY 9th MARCH: Hunter Trial, Hilltop Cross Country, Ledbury HR8 1LN Tel: (01531) 632630.

SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

RIDING SCHOOLS: Tewkesbury Riding School, Twyning.

Off A438, opposite Puckrup Hall.

07879 027790.

All types of Gates and Fencing supplied and erected • Digger Hire • Flail Hedgecutting • Foundations and Concreting • Ditching and Land Drainage

DOG BEDS NOW IN StOCK

THE SWAN THAT LEFT ITS MARK The total number of casualties dealt with at Vale Wildlife in 2013 was down quite considerably on the previous few years, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

We believe that our annual number gives some indication of how our wildlife is doing out in its natural habitat and therefore last year was a poor year for many out there. species Hedgehogs in particular appeared to have a bad year as we dealt with only around half the number treated in 2012.

During the year, a few swans pass through our doors although a majority of swan casualties are dealt with by one of the three swan rescue centres that operate in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

One swan that we treated recently had a very lucky escape, mistaking the busy, six-lane M5 motorway for the river.

With the fields beside the motorway in full flood it would have been difficult for the swan to between differentiate water and tarmac as it

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The Bill! flew in to land, and it ended up amidst all the traffic, spelling great danger not only for the bird but for all the drivers too. on the Animals motorway can often lead to major delays as it can result in the traffic being stopped until the danger is removed and closing carriageways is a major logistical task.

For this reason, traffic officers from Gloucestershire police are given the opportunity to attend a course on handling large water birds at the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust at Slimbridge.

Luckily the officer who was first on the scene had attended one of these courses and so was able to ‘apprehend’ the swan, secure it in the swan bag that he carried in his patrol car and he then headed over to Beckford in his BMW police car, with the swan sitting on the back seat.

Once in the hospital, the swan was examined.

He had sustained a few wounds and scrapes but nothing too serious, his wounds were cleaned, he was given an injection of long-acting antibiotic and was settled into an enclosure.

We are very grateful to the police officer who rescued him and brought him. However, I don’t think the swan was quite so thankful as he left his mark all over the back seat of the police car! Let’s hope it was cleaned up before his next call.

2014 is our 30th Anniversary year and we invite you to come and celebrate with us at our Anniversary Open Day on Sunday 8th June from 10am – 4pm. More details on our website at www.valewildlife.org.uk Caroline Gould Vale Wildlife Rescue

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NEW HARDWEARING

An important new vaccine for a distressing disease in dogs called Canine leptospirosis has been introduced by local vets Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic in Tewkesbury and Bishops Cleeve.

Previous vaccines were only able to protect dogs against two known strains of the disease but new strains of infection, not covered by conventional vaccines, are now being seen.

The new vaccine provided by vets at Folly Gardens will now protect dogs against four strains of leptospirosis giving a much broader defence against the rise of this potentially fatal disease.

Vet Brad Cooper explains, “The Leptospirosis bacteria are passed in the urine of rats or other rodents which may carry the infection.

“The bacteria survive particularly well in damp environments such as ponds and slow moving watercourses where rats may be commonly found. This is especially relevant to us due to the recent flooding in our local area” Folly Gardens Vets has been in Tewkesbury for over 30 years and more recently expanded into Walton Cardiff near the Wheatpieces Community Centre. The Bishop’s Cleeve branch is in Church Road. For more information call Tewkesbury on 01684 292244 or Bishops Cleeve on 01242 679880

BUTTERCUP IRONING & LAUNDRY SERVICES For all your laundry needs Full service wash Ironing Dry Cleaning etc Pick up and delivery service New premises now open at 5 Chance Street,Tewkesbury

01684 273927 07767 085535

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DEAN WILL RIDE 500 MILES Tewkesbury Postman Dean Raggett is to embark on a gruelling 500 mile cycle ride this spring, in order to raise money for the prostate cancer charity.

The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan £7.99 PB

Dean Raggett

The route will take him a lot further than his usual local round. In May he will be getting on his bike to ride from Tewkesbury to London, then on to Amsterdam, Brussels - and back again!

To help get him on his way, Dean is organising a charity fundraising night on Saturday 1st February, at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Admission is free to the evening, which begins at 7.30pm - with the highlight being a quiz. Entrance is £15 per team (minimum five people).

“There is also a raffle being held on the night, said Dean.

“There are some great prizes including gym membership, a car MOT test, tickets to a Cheltenham Town football match and for Lakefest Music Festival - plus much more.”

Dean is also looking for sponsorship and donations can be made by visiting www.sponsorme.co.uk/deanraggatt/3c ities.

He also welcomes donations of kit and buddies to train with. If interested email deanraggatt@btinternet.com

This short novel tells the story of the folk in a small rural Irish town as the population struggles to survive after the Irish boom, eventual collapse and the bank crisis.

The local builder has done a runner after his business failed leaving a new estate on the edge of town unfinished with just two houses completed and occupied.

The one by Realtin, a single mother, whose toddler son is later taken from a nursery.

The main character, Bobby Mahon is a local hero who had been a foreman for the builder and now tries to scratch a living doing remedial repairs which brings him into contact with Realtin and provides rumours of an affair. However, it is also Bobby's relationship with his father that creates the core of this unusual novel.

Each of the over twenty chapters is recounted by different individuals within the community who are each witness to the life and events, some of them tragic, that surround the two main characters The spinning heart of the title is an emblem on the gate to Bobby's father's cottage which he wants to demolish as soon as his father dies. It is Bobby's duty calls, his daily visits, to the father he dislikes and the ensuing events and how they are viewed by his neighbours that help provide the reader with a visual image of an economy in ruins and devastated lives.

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AN UNEXPECTED TREAT FOR TEWKESBURY PENSIONERS The Buddha Rooms located within The Tewkesbury park Hotel

arranged for a surprise treat for over 50 local this pensioners

Christmas, when staff and generous customers and the local

community, collected food and presents, gift wrapped them and delivered them.

Leigh Organisers Tindall and Kirsten from, The Coglan Buddha Rooms, along with the dedicated help of local resident Julie Irwin were delighted with the response and wanted to thank everyone involved. “It was great to feel the generosity of the time of year, we will be doing the same again next year and we hope to double the amount raised” said Leigh.

ANOTHER BUSY START TO THE YEAR FOR CW GROUP

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DEEP CLEANING OF KITCHENS, CANOPIES, DUCTING & FILTERS

“I am please to have CW Group clean my cooker hood and ducting inside and out.They were very thorough.”

Helen Gilleland - Nottingham Arms Call for details of our specialist cleaning and hygiene services

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CW Group have been busy over the recent rainy months unblocking gutter systems.

High winds and driving rain have caused gutters to fail and overflowing water has soaked exterior walls causing internal damp.

Clive Willis, Managing Director of local CW Group, says :We specialise in keeping gutters clear of debris and we use a high reach vacuum cleaner that lets us get to the tallest of buildings. If you are worried about the state of your gutters give us a call and because we are carrying out a lot of this seasonal work we will offer you 10% discount”.

CW Group also offer a deep cleaning service for canopy, ducting and extraction filters within kitchens too. Insurance companies are insisting this work is done as a build up of oils and fats could become a fire hazard.

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SAVING OUR ANCIENT BATTLEFIELD

Local residents have given almost unanimous backing to plans to save an ancient battlefield from possible housing development.

Around a hundred known to buy land and already had an offer of people packed the dining sit on it for years, wait£10,00 and several room at the Royal Hop ing for things to change. smaller donations Pole Hotel for a public After describing the Offers of help have meeting called by the he asked situation also come in from finanBattle Field Society to whether people thought cial, legal and municipal discuss the future of the that they should try and Gastons Field. buy it and bring it back from its current neglected state was met with an unanimous almost agreement.

However he want on to explain that the situation is very difficult as 䡵 A packed meeting with closed bids it is at the Royal Hop Pole very hard to know how 䡵 The Battlefield much to bid and that experts to fill the presSociety Panel they needed someone or ent need, and other The field, which runs some organisation to expertise as it is needed. between the Gloucester underwrite their and "There is a lot of pasRoad and Lincoln Green that they had a very sion about this site," belongs to Lane, short time in which to Steve said.

Tewkesbury School and work.

For further informathe Governors have put "We need to pursue as tion about the situation, it up for sale by sealed many leads as possible and to get involved go bids with a price guide and ask anyone with Battlefield Society's web £120,000 to of any ideas to come forsite www.tewkesbury£150,000 and a closing ward." battlefieldsociety.org, or date of February 3rd group has The visit their website.

It is the last remaining unspoilt part of a much larger field where the Battle of Tewkesbury was fought in 1471 and is included in the English Heritage register of protected battle fields.

This should protect if from development, however Steve Goodchild, chairman of the Society told the packed audience 䡵 The Gastons field on the Gloucester Rd near Aldi that developers are

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JANUARY’S MYSTERY OBJECT REVEALED! After publishing the mystery object found by Stuart Borley with his metal detector, several readers wrote in to reply that they had identified the object as an American Liberator Pistol from World War II. We are very grateful Daniel Ashton, to Raymond Barnes, Steve Kisby, Ben Wright, Steve

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Worth, Andy Goloskof and George Ellis.

We print the letter from George Ellis which

gives a description of the type of gun found…

“I expect you have already had replies as to

the identification of the object on page fourteen of this month’s Tewkesbury Direct - but it looks very much like remains of a the ‘Liberator’ Pistol from the Second World War. Bits are missing, including the trigger and cocking piece but otherwise it looks like one.

Liberator Pistols were single shot .45 calibre ‘disposable’ pistols mass produced between 1942 and 1943 for dropping to resistance groups in occupied Europe and elsewhere.

With an effective range of about 7 feet and no chance of a quick second shot the pistols were not really practical and saw limited deployment and probably even less use.

So assuming the remains are not that of a toy gun, I’d say i’s a Liberator .45 Pistol from the Second World War.” George Ellis.

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RESIDENTS SING IN THE NEW YEAR!

䡵 Entertainment from Richard Chatham, Gordon Jackson and Bill Hunt

䡵 Well that was a nice meal Residents and volunteers from Abbeyfield Tewkesbury hosted a New Year Lunch at Sherdon’s Golf Centre

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Everyone enjoyed a

delicious turkey lunch and Christmas pudding followed by some great singing with Richard, Bill and Gordon.

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TEWKESBURY, IN ALL HER WINTER GLORY

NEW CHURCH MEETING Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church meetings start on 20th March at The Library Sun Street, Tewkesbury which will

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There will be a guest medium at the services and a very warm wel-

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VALENTINES DAY AT HILTON PUCKRUP HALL HOTEL & GOLF CLUB 4 course dinner £35.00 per person (inc glass of sparkling wine) valentines Packages 1 night Package - Friday 14th from £149.00 based on a standard double room (inc 4 course meal and glass of sparkling wine per person) 2 night Package - Friday 14th & Saturday 15th from £229.00 based on a standard double room (inc 4 course meal and glass of sparkling wine per person on first night, restaurant dinner on 2nd night) For further information please contact our events office on 01684 296200 or email events.tewkesbury@hilton.com

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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.

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ISABELLE BEAUCHAMP, A NEW FACE ON OUR HIGH STREETS Local schoolgirl, Isabelle Beauchamp, has enjoyed a successful modelling career appearing in many advertisements for prestigious clients including Tesco, Toys r Us, Littlewoods, Harrods and many more.

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A NEW TYRE COMPANY FOR RYALL Popular Worcester vehicle repair and servicing business, Airora Tansells have opened a new tyre depot at Grove House Business Park at Ryall on the A38 just north of Tewkesbury.

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Pictured; Mark Bennett, Bodyshop Manager and Tyre Fitter Matt Marsh.

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The company aim to have regular promotions and this month have an amazing offer on tyres, see advert for details.

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Neck and shoulder reflexology with Nikki Breeze from Body 2 Soul,15 mins £5 on the night.

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MANDY’S MARATHON Tewkesbury lady, Mandy Holdsworth, has sent in an appeal to support her in running a marathon for the Beating Bowel Cancer charity. Mandy explains: “In April this year I shall be running in my first London Marathon for charity.

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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.

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

‘Jo public’ doesn’t want to park in the expensive local ‘pay & display’s, 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, otherwise businesses will continue to fold, only to be replaced by yet more coffee and charity shops. Just think of the dwindling business rates that are no longer being collected from all those empty shop. I wonder who’s going to pick up the tab for that? I think you already know!

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READERS WRITE express your viewpoint in Tewkesbury Direct

Tewkesbury High Street “was never closed due to a traffic accident” Dear Tewkesbury Direct, With reference to the article by Anthony Stockman 'High Street - A Change for the Better?' in your January issue, I totally agree with his sentiments.

Having lived in the High Street from 1946 to 1973, where my parents had their place of business, the road was only closed for the Fireman's pram derby held on August bank holiday. It was never closed due to a traffic accident.

As regards to the amount of traffic that used the A38 as the high street formed part of that trunk road, when the M5 finished at Strensham, there was basically non stop traffic from the Thursday evening right through to the

Sunday afternoon. This was the holiday traffic from Birmingham and the Midlands travelling down to the South West.

People were still able to visit the shops and cross the road without any hindrance - and that's without the benefit of wider pavements and pedestrian islands in the middle of the road!

I can also remember when Spring Gardens was the cattle market, with the railway engine sheds behind it. I also played in the railway wagons that were left isolated on the tracks that led to Healings Mill, situated in Quay Street.

Yours sincerely, Roger Blunden, Tewkesbury

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GARDENING & LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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

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All other types of paint work carried out including: Sash windows • Doors Masonry • Interior

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

DRIVING IN THE WINTER This week I was on an early shift when there had been a hard frost and within a period of an hour we attended six separate road traffic collisions, writes Sgt. Henry Wright.

Until now the winter has been relatively mild however with flood water still present on some roads there have been a range of

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hazards to challenge motorists.

Driving in the winter is very different than in other times of the year, longer periods of dark-

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ness, snow, black ice all make winter driving much more difficult.

Before setting out ensure that your vehicle is prepared including a check that all the lights are working, the windscreen is completely clear and the washer bottle is full of solution to the correct concentration so it will not freeze.

Take a moment to imagine yourself stranded in your vehicle overnight.

These items will prove very useful should the worst happen a shovel,wellington boots,first aid kit,a torch with spare batteries, blanket, a fully charged mobile telephone some emergency rations and thermos flask with a hot nonalcoholic drink.

Ensure that you plan your journey, listen to the weather forcast before setting out and listen to reports on local radio during your trip.

Consider is your journey really necessary or leave it until later in the day when the roads have had a chance to thaw. If you find yourself driving on snow or ice adapt your driving accordingly, reduce your speed stopping distances increase on wet roads and increase even further on ice.

Always ensure you can stop in the distance you can see to be clear.

Avoid rapid acceleration,harsh braking and coarse steering ensure that you reduce your speed gradually and in plenty of time when

stopping or cornering.

Remember that the road conditions may appear to be improving but this does not occur uniformly there may still be isolated patches of ice in shaded areas or under bridges. Many of you

will be reading this and saying to yourself that this is all common sense and much of it is however there are still too many collisions which could be avoided by taking note of these precautions.

Unfortunately we are still experiencing an increased level of burboth from glary dwellings and outbuildings, the peak times have been early evening when it starts to get dark.

Be a good neighbour if you see anything suspicious contact police. If a crime is in progress use 999 for non-emergency calls use 101.

If you have information about a crime it can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police Sergeant Henry Wright.

Tewkesbury Police

QUICK CROSSWORD Answers

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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WINDOW & GLAZING SERVICES UPTON GLASS & GLAZING LTD 24 HR EMERGENCY BOARDING AND RE-GLAZING SERVICE An efficient, friendly local business • Glass cut to size in our workshop • UPVC windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted • Greenhouse repairs • Same day replacement of broken glass • Shop fronts - same day replacement • Mirrors and shelves supplied and fitted • Replacement double glazed units • Secondary glazing • Police and insurance company approved FENSA approved

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

Central Band of the RAF at Tewkesbury Abbey

SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY Do you know which services your local pharmacy offers to help with Sexual Health?, writes Peter Badham.

Chlamydia: with Chla-mydia we provide free confidential testing kits for young ladies and gents to check if they have the infection.

If the result is positive, we can supply a single dose treatment to kill the infection Free Condoms: we can supply free condoms under a scheme called C Card.

The Morning after pill: this service is free to ladies under 24.

The treatment can be used for up to three days after the event, however it is more effective if

Central band of the RAF

The Central Band of the RAF are to visit Tewkesbury School on the Tuesday 25th February, to take part in a school careers day.

They will entertain year seven pupils, along with other musicians to help inspire them to take up an instrument.

As a result of the visit the band have also agreed to play a Charity Concert at Tewkesbury Abbey. The event will be in aid of the Army of Angels Charity and Save the Children, and takes place on Friday 14th March at 7.30pm.

Information about tickets can be found at www.tewkesburyschool.org.

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Come and see your pharmacist for confidential free advice and support without an appointment

POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

How to make self belief work for you this year “Do you take notice of what you say to yourself ?” asks local therapist and counsellor, David Slater.

If the answer is in the affirmative then you have to be sure that you are aware of what you are saying to yourself when you have your private chats.

The thing is that when you tell yourself that you can’t do something then you generally believe it and live by that decision.

If you repeat something often enough you easily become convinced by what you are saying.

So, the sad fact is that when you tell yourself you can’t, you won’t no matter how flimsy the reason or excuse may be.

BUT we have choice.

The same dynamic that leads us into feeling we can’t do something can be used to make us feel that we can.

It can work in a positive way and not just a negative one.

If you tell yourself often enough that you can, you will.

Obviously it has to be within the realms of possibility and reality.

No good saying “ I can climb Everest with a fridge on my back“ when you have a panic attack standing on the front door step and your fridge is bigger than you are.

Think of all the things that you have not done purely because you told yourself that you couldn’t.

Now just get into your mind what would happen if you carefully and calmly applied the same power of suggestion towards being productive, towards being effective, towards getting things done.

So your task for the month ahead, if you chose to accept it - and you will because you KNOW you want to do this - is a simple task.

Every day you say “I can do this.” Simple, isn’t it ? “I can do this.”

Then you move forwards and enlarge it a bit. “I can do this. I will do this.”

Not rocket science, is it ?

“I can do this. I will do this.”

What you will discover is that IT WORKS!.

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My Great Grandfathers Enjoy fine dining in Tewkesbury Town Centre A Warm Welcome A La Carte • Table D’Hote Mon 12noon-2pm, 6pm-9pm; Wed, Thurs, Fri 12noon-2pm, 6-9pm Saturday 6pm-9pm Sunday Lunches 12noon-2pm Dining out? Check out our menus www.mygreatgrandfathers.co.uk

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MORE SUCCESS FOR AB SEVERN’S YOUNG ROWERS AB Severn junior rowers entered thirteen events at the recent Wycliffe Small Boats Head Regatta and came away with a large tally of medals – two bronze – six silver and one gold.

Approximately 350 crews representing the best from schools and

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clubs from all over the country took part in the three division event.

Coaches at the Tewkesbury based AB Severn club were delighted with the success, and paid tribute to the hard work put in by the young rowers in only the first year in which they have competed.

Drawn mainly from Hanley Tewkesbury, Castle and Thomas Riches Schools, AB Severn junior rowers are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with on the national circuit.

The club is still fairly new, having been founded in 2012.

Particular mention should be made of Danny Casey-Gurney who achieved the remarkable feat of winning one gold and two silver medals.

For further information about AB Severn rowing club, contact Brian or Jay Curtis by email: absevern@globalnet.co.uk

Tewkesbury’s AB Severn junior rowing team