July 2014

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NEW STORE CREATES TWENTY NEW JOBS FLIP-IN HAIR PRODUCTS

Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, opened a new store in Tewkesbury last month, creating twenty new jobs in the town.

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The new store is in the High Street, occupying the former Co-operative Food market premises.

With over 530 stores nationwide, Poundland sells a wide choice of household items at just £1 each across a number of ranges including food and drink, homewares, health and beauty, pet, household and toys.

Poundland’s trading director, Richard Lancaster, said: “We are delighted to bring our unique proposition to Tewkesbury.

“Poundland offers amazing value on top branded products to over five million customers every week.

“The £1 price hasn’t

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PLENTY TO SEE AND DO THIS SUMMER changed since we opened our first store 24 years ago.”

Some of the nation’s favourite brands are on offer at Poundland, as well as a number of seasonal ranges. The arrival of Poundland adds a new option for thrifty

shopping in Tewkesbury, with stores such as Aldi, Merlin’s and Poundwise already trading successfully in the town.

More Tewkesbury jobs could be on the way soon when the tool and hardware giant Screwfix moves into town.

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PRIORS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN RECEIVES NEW FUNDING www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

Nestled between Queens Road and The Nature Reserve in Priors Park, Tewkesbury, lies an area that was previously overgrown with brambles and used for fly-tipping and other antisocial behaviour. For the past two years, local volunteers and project officer Erin Baker of Vision 21 have transformed the area into Priors Park Community Edible Garden.

Thanks to new funding from the People’s Health Trust, using money raised by Health Total via the Health Lottery, plans can be put in place to expand the site.

The £37,725 grant will be used to double the size of the existing area and allow the project to continue for an additional two years.

After this time the aim is to establish an allotment association to oversee the site, making it a permanent part of the community.

Currently the garden occupies around 600 square metres of space.

Members of the local community volunteer their time and, working together, attend weekly sessions to maintain the garden and grow fruit and vegetables.

At the end of the session volunteers are invited take a share of the harvest if anything is ready to be picked.

Volunteers who live close-by use the com-

munity facility as their own kitchen garden, and harvest what they need as and when.

Organised sessions are held on Tuesdays from 3pm until 5pm and Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon.

Taking on a new allotment can be quite intimidating, so the sessions are a great way to introduce people to growing their own food.

Anyone interested in having their own plot or joining the sessions can contact Erin Baker on 07432 673069 or email ebaker@vision21.org.uk Vision 21 is an independent sustainability charity focused on Gloucestershire. It is as much a social organisation as it is an environmental one, helping people to improve their quality of life as well as their surroundings.

People’s Health Trust is an independent charity addressing health inequalities across Great Britain.

䡵 Priors Park Community Garden: before and after

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Knitting the community together at The Roses A community knitting group based at Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre is appealing for donations of wool to help its charitable work.

K2Togs, which meets at the theatre on Wednesday mornings, aims to create a friendly group of knitters who support each other by coming together to combat loneliness, and at the same time help good causes.

The ladies who knit have already created 16 blankets which have been sent to South Africa - each one comprising 35 squares.

That’s a lot of knitting!

This means a lot of wool is needed to keep up with the pace of knitting - so donations are gratefully received.

Wednesdays.

For further information call Jane Griffiths on 07943 637773.

They can be taken to the Roses Theatre where Community Builder Jane Griffiths will be pleased to receive them.

New members are welcome to join the group too: and there are additional ‘knitting stations’ elsewhere in the town for those who can;t make it to the theatre on

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Growing and caring Another group supported by a grant from the Barnwood Trust in Tewkesbury is the gardening group which meets at the Day Care Centre.

The group currently meets on Mondays from 2pm until 4pm, and extends an open invitation for anyone who would like to know more about gardening - or would like to build new friendships with those who share a common interest.

The group actively supports people with dementia and their carers.

A windowsill gardening project is also in full swing, which involves participants from the Drop In at Tewkesbury Library.

Both of these projects are also going to be planting up some of the barrels at the top of Nelson Street as part of Tewkesbury in Bloom.

Again, for more details call Jane Griffiths on 07943 637773.

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SATURDAY 26th JULY from 2.30pm This year’s event, raising money for CANCER RESEARCH, 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!

U2 ELEVATION UK’s Leading U2 Tribute Band The ultimate Bono doppelganger, so similar, in fact, that Stuart (AKA Bono) was asked to appear on British TV. An unrivalled band capturing the passion, energy and emotion of this remarkable legendary supergroup.

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THE ROVING CROWS UK’s Best Irish Folk Band which has won several awards. In 2011 they won 2 Irish Music Awards; Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player. 2012 they won Best Folk Act. Appeared on Mike Harding’s Folk Show and the Paul O’Grady Show.

Spiral Earth’s Top Live Act 2014.

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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Tim Pitman

THE RAMRODS

‘The Voice of Somerset’

Cheltenham's famous band Rock and Roll covers from the Fifties and Swinging Sixties

Songs from Roy Orbison and other great artists

Acoustic duo featuring great songs from the ages

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.

Adults £10pp - Under 16s FREE (must be accompanied by an adult) A FREE mini bus service to local areas to pick up and drop off is also available but must be booked in advance – order your tickets now and book your free mini bus transport 01452 780307 FRIDAY 25th JULY

SUNDAY 27th JULY

An evening with the

Enjoy a fabulous Sunday Lunch inside and then join us in the garden for some fabulous music and singing with

SINGING LEGEND PAUL SALVAGE A Tribute to the Legends! Paul the winner of Stars in their eyes competition with Bobby Hatfield's Unchained Melody in 1992 is back by popular demand performing his amazing Show, not only an award winning singer but also a top celebrity impressionist and stand up comedian. With Razor Sharp wit, audience participation and amazing show this is one not to miss. Combined with a Fabulous pre show meal.

SATURDAY 26th JULY

JOHN BECKINGHAM JAZZ AND BLUES BAND

APP FEST

TIM PITMAN THE VOICE OF SOMMERSET

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GIRL POWER WINS AT WHITE TIGER TAE KWON-DO

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Four Female students from the White Tiger Academy of Tae Kwon-Do and Self Defence based at the Wheatpieces Community Centre in Tewkesbury have been promoted to first, second and third degree Black Belts.

After a National Independent Tae KwonDo Association Black Belt grading in Tewkesbury, Alison Keen performed various disciplines that included advanced leg and hand techniques, set sparring combinations, free sparring and patterns (attack and defence combinations in various directions), basic knife defences plus a theory test.

She achieved a first degree grading.

Angela Appleby was promoted to second degree black belt and also had demonstrate her skills in various disciplines, as well as taking a theory test to ensure a good knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do. Alessia Leo and Jill Wanklyn were promoted to third degree black belts; their disciplines also included two on to one knife defences.

Instructor Paul Wanklyn, a fifth degree

black belt said "I’m immensely proud of the ladies who have put a lot of hard work into this grading and they truly deserve all of the credit.

It’s not easy to attain black belt and even harder to achieve a higher dan grade and it just goes to show that this is not just a male orientated sport or past time.”

Paul also offers the opportunity for the disadvantaged youngsters of Tewkesbury to learn Tae Kwon-Do and Self Defence at his Friday night TACT (Tewkesbury Active Combat Training) sessions which are open to youngsters from 13 to 25 years of age.

He also offers Tiger Cubs classes for children between 4 and 7, with a specially designed syllabus where children learn through play and fun.

For more information visit www.white-tigertkd.com

䡵 Instructor Paul Wanklyn with his black belt students who train at the Wheatpieces Community Centre

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VILLAGE GEARS UP FOR POPULAR STREET MARKET The villagers of Overbury are gearing up for their 36th annual street market.

The market takes place between 10am and 12 noon on Saturday 12th July against a picturesque backdrop of stone cottages, St Faith’s Church and 18th century Overbury Court.

A huge variety of stalls include bric-abrac, books, CDs, gifts, cards, crafts, home-made cakes, and Overbury Farms’ produce.

Whitcombe House gardens will be open, and refreshments will be served - including the market’s famous bacon butties!

Car parking is free and events will be in the village hall if wet.

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

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TREASURE AND TRAINS Members of Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society have a busy month ahead, with a variety of excursions and a Treasure Hunt to entertain them.

On Saturday 5th July visits have been arranged to a number of manual signalboxes south of Shrewsbury on the North West route. A minibus departs Ashchurch Station at 9.00am prompt. On Tuesday 8th July there’s a volunteer working party at Toddington from 7pm, and on Sunday 13th there’s an afternoon steam-up from 2pm at Woodmancote.

The annual treasure hunt (by car) starts from Ashchurch Station on Tuesday 22nd July: collect your questions between 6.30 and 7pm. A visit to Dean Forest Railway is arranged for Saturday 26th.

SUMMER MUSIC IN BREDON

Once again, for the fifth consecutive year, the Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra returns to Bredon for a concert packed full of amazement and delight, writes Andrew Chapman.

Late night appointments are now available with Gemma and Tim on Thursdays and Fridays (subject to availability)

The Cutting Crew: Gemma, Tim & Emma with Alan

Those of a more mature generation will recognise in the Dag Wiren piece the signature tune of the long-running BBC arts programme, Monitor, that was headed up by the late Huw Wheldon.

This is approachable music which will showcase the fabulous string section of the CSO. And then the wind have a chance to display their mettle with a Suite

by Richard Strauss. The opus number displays that this is early Strauss but already his skill as an inventive composer is evident.

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Conversely Haydn's Symphony no 104 (The London) is the last symphony that he wrote.

It has always been a favourite with performers and audience alike for its melodic invention and generally sunny disposition. Just the music for a summer's evening.

The orchestra will be conducted by David Curtis. Tickets prices are £14 (students £7, children 15 and under free).

Available by calling 01684 772272 or at the door. The concert takes place in Bredon Village Hall on Saturday 5th July at 7.30pm.

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TUESDAY PIE AND PUD 2 Courses £9.99

WEDNESDAY ROAST LUNCH 3 Courses £11.25

FRIDAY FISH DISHES 3 Courses £11.25

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STATE REGISTERED CHIROPODY AND PODIATRY Lorraine Monck M.Ch.S Emma Godson M.Ch.S We offer the following treatments: 䡵 Routine Chiropody treatment i.e. Reduction of callous treatment of corns etc. 䡵 Treatment of Ingrowing toe nails 䡵 Use of local anaesthetics 䡵 Foot assessments prescription of orthotics such as off the shelf arch supports 䡵 Tailor made mouldable insoles 䡵 Advice on fungal infection etc. 䡵 Cryotherapy verruca treatment 䡵 Simply Nails (Purely that - a shorter appointment at a reduced cost) 䡵 Use of local anaesthetics

Backache,Repetitive Strain Injury, Sore Joints, Arthritis, Headaches, Migraines Osteopathy could be the solution to your pain problems KATIE HOGG BSC (Hons) Ani.Sci. ARCS, BSC (Hons) OSt. Med. D.O. NDMSc (Hons) Ani. Manip

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KATIE COMMITS TO TEWKESBURY WITH CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME Katie Hogg has been running PoppleWELL osteopathy since 2008, treating people and animals in the Tewkesbury area.

The practice treats many conditions ranging from arthritic complaints to repetitive strain injuries and postural discomforts.

“Recently I decided I wanted to change my business name to reflect my continued association to Tewkesbury,” said Katie.

“The new name of the practice is Two Rivers Osteopathy - and our

new logo depicts the two main rivers in Tewkesbury and the beloved Abbey.

The same warm welcome and professionalism is to be expected from the practice. All contact details remain the same.

“I am also delighted to welcome Kathleen Hill, my locum Osteopath, who will be covering the practice whilst I am on maternity leave,” Katie added.

“I leave the practice in very capable hands and am delighted to have her joining the team.”

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If you have an ailment which you think may benefit from Osteopathy please do not hesitate to contact us. Katie offers a free 15 minute consultation to establish if osteopathy is

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TENNIS ON THE TERRACE

Enjoy our lovely

GARDENS IN THE SUNSHINE wit

Come and join us for Wimbledon and watch all the games on our big screen TV on our terrace

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new lunch menu now available nibbles

rustic potato wedges £2.75 dressed salad £2.50 garlic & farmhouse cheddar toasted ciabatta £2.25 beer battered fried onion rings £2.45 traditional pub chips £2.75 trio of rustic breads £1.75 bowl of marinated olives £2.50 cheesy chips £3.25 balsamic oil & vinegar 95p

platters to share

fish platter pan-fried butterflied sardines – atlantic prawn & coriander mousse – warm smoked mackerel fillet deep fried breaded whitebait – chilli, lime & mango salsa – olive tapenade – croustades £13.45 meat platter marinated shredded duck – beef chilli – grilled sliced pork sausage – sliced salami – chipotle chilli mayo red onion marmalade – baked tortillas & speciality bread £13.95 veggie platter cream cheese stuffed peppers – mushrooms a la grecque – breaded brie – bloody mary mayo marinated black & green olives – sun blushed tomatoes – garlic & rosemary focaccia £11.95

starters

soup of the day – rustic bread £5.25 bread selection rustic breads – garlic & rosemary focaccia – olive tapenade – sun blushed tomatoes £5.45 to share £7.45 bruschetta atlantic prawn & coriander mousse – croustades – chilli, lime & mango salsa – mixed leaf £6.25 breaded somerset brie – mixed leaf – bloody mary mayonnaise £5.65 pan-fried butterflied sardines – chive sour cream – mixed leaf £5.95 warm mushrooms a la grecque – toasted pine nuts – garlic & rosemary focaccia £5.45 pan fried marinated shredded duck & asian salad – ginger & five spiced dressing – fresh coriander £6.25

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ice creams & sorbets £5.95 frangipan £5.45 warm sticky toffee sponge £5.95 white chocolate & bailey’s pot – shortbread £5.45 mojito parfait £5.45 chocolate brownie – chantilly cream £5.95 cheese board £6.95 to share £11.45 Selection of sides and childrens dishes available. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available please see full menu.

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Bushley Green

£650,000

Bredon

£500,000

Forthampton

£475,000

Great Washbourne NO CHAIN

£475,000

Bredon’s Norton

£370,000

Fabulous opportunity. In effect this is two houses in one. Currently arranged with the older black & white timber framed 2 bedroom cottage let, the vendors live in the contemporary styled 2 bedroom extension – both have full working kitchens; bathrooms, lounges and both have the benefit of stunning views. Situated on Bushley Village Green. Alternatively the property can revert back to one lovely 4/5 bedroom home. EPCs C & E.

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.

Twyning

£340,000

This is quite a special home - carefully designed to take advantage of the low maintenance and private garden it offers spacious rooms in a quiet cul de sac location just off the village green. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; double garage.

EPC E.

Newtown

£250,000

An elegant semi detached Edwardian home located within easy walking distance of convenience shop, primary and senior schools. Long rear garden; driveway parking; 4 bedrooms; large lounge/dining room; extended kitchen/dining room; utility; shower room; bathroom; double glazed; gas central heating. EPC D.

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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 C.

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.

Tewkesbury

£350,000

A light, link-detached bungalow in the centre of this lovely village within walking distance of the village farm shop; church; village hall and countryside walks. 3 bedrooms; conservatory; family bathroom; separate guest wc; carport; ample driveway parking; beautiful private gardens. EPC D.

Stepping through the front door of this semi-detached home, is like stepping into an immaculately and beautifully presented “show home”.

Coved high ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces, stripped floor boards, are just some features that contribute to its Edwardian elegance. 5 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; large kitchen/breakfast room; parking; walking distance of the town. Good sized garden. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Walton Cardiff

£280,000

£315,000

Large detached home with the advantage of a contemporary styled kitchen/dining/family room; Contemporary bathroom; 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; utility; downstairs cloakroom; double garage; private gardens. EPC D.

A modern detached house with clever layout that creates character and flow. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 3 separate reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; utility room; downstairs wc; double garage; parking for several vehicles; gas central heating; pretty garden. EPC tba.

Twyning

Twyning

£250,000

A beautifully light and immaculately presented semi detached home located within a private courtyard in the centre of the village. 2 double bedrooms, master with ensuite wet room; 2nd with contemporary bathroom; Kitchen/dining room; lounge with open fire; garage; parking; upvc windows; pretty gardens. EPC D.

£245,000

To the Manor Born! A spacious 3 bedroom first floor apartment located at this prestigious address. Large kitchen/dining room; utility; characterful lounge; master bedroom with ensuite shower room; modern bathroom; communal grounds backing onto fields; garage; lovely countryside views. EPC tba.

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155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

01684 293 246

sales@engallcastle.com www.engallcastle.com

Tewkesbury

£215,000

Walton Cardiff

£199,000

Walton Cardiff

£195,000

Northway NO CHAIN

£185,000

Within the town centre with parking and integral garage, a modern townhouse which offers spacious, contemporary styled accommodation with beautiful interesting and changing views over the River. 2 ensuite double bedrooms; study; kitchen/dining room; upvc double glazing and gas central heating. EPC D.

Built just 8 years ago by Bloor Homes and used at that time as their show home, this Courtier style home offers space and versatility. Benefitting from 2 reception rooms; an open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room; downstairs wc; first floor wc; family bathroom; mature pretty gardens; garage en bloc with power and light. EPC C.

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

EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

£182,500

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.

Northway

£160,000

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.

Northway

£145,000

Tewkesbury

£135,000

Town Centre

£130,000

Home Abbey

£125,000

Town Centre

£125,000

Webber House

£120,000

This is a lovely end terrace home with the advantage of a larger than average, beautifully landscaped garden with gated side access. 2 double bedrooms; upstairs contemporary styled bathroom; kitchen; lounge/dining room; hall with storage. Allocated parking; gas central heating; upvc double glazed windows. EPC tba.

Spacious, light and with interesting outlook, a delightful first floor apartment for the over 60s in this popular development off the High Street. 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; bathroom; large lounge; kitchen; excellent communal facilities; day time manager; guest suite. EPC B.

Well maintained and cared for and located on the edge of town within easy walking distance of gastro pub; supermarket and leisure centre. A 2 bedroom mid terrace home on the edge of town with the advantage of upvc double glazed windows with several years guarantee remaining. Lounge/dining room; kitchen with door to the garden. Private rear garden; shed; allocated parking. EPC C.

What a pretty pied a terre! Built using old bricks to reflect the ambience of the area, this attached freehold house is lovely. Private courtyard garden; 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; modern shower room; contemporary styled open plan living accommodation; Centre of the town. EPC E.

Deceptively spacious mid terrace home in this popular location with the advantage of versatile accommodation. 2 reception rooms on the ground floor with kitchen, conservatory and ground floor bathroom. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and shower room. The property benefits from upvc double glazing; gas central heating; parking and garden.

EPC D.

Ground floor within the centre of the town, with lovely outlook towards the cricket ground, this 2 bedroom apartment has generously proportioned accommodation with excellent storage throughout, including a useful box room which big enough as office space. Modern kitchen/dining room; spacious lounge; unallocated parking.

EPC C.

What a fantastic view of the Abbey from the balcony of this Penthouse apartment for the active retired over 55s.

This characterful listed apartment has dual aspect kitchen with space for a dining table; 1 double bedroom; lounge with doors to balcony; excellent communal facilities; lift; parking; walking distance of supermarket.

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HASSLE-FREE

REMOVALS CALL 01684

296677

• Locally-based company • Professional, Domestic & Commercial moves • Guaranteed Start to Finish Service • Ask us about our competitive prices • Packing service available email sales@robertsexpressdelivery.co.uk

Buses back at Ashchurch Station Stagecoach’s Number 42 bus has started to set down and pick up at Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Railway Station.

The direct bus service will pick up from the Anchor Inn, High Street at 7.19am, 7.49am, 5.24pm, 5.59pm and 7.06pm, reaching the station ten minutes later.

Pick ups from the station will be set down outside Boots.

The regular 41/42 service is still in operation to and from nearby Northway Lane at other times, with a new, improved revised timetable. The Ashchurch and District Rail Promotion Group has more information on the service, as well as train timetables, on their website ashchurchandtewkesburyrail.webs.com

䡵 Rosemary Carter, TSB’ Tewkesbury branch manager, with Foodbank volunteers Helen Hill and Irene Cromer

MAKE A DEPOSIT FOR FOODBANK AT LOCAL TSB We are a local independent company specialising in residential lettings and property management across the borders of the three counties.

We offer a fresh approach to the local letting and property management market by providing a unique personal and high quality service throughout our letting and management services.

Whether you are a private landlord who is just looking to have a quality fully referenced tenant provided or you would like a hassle free full management service that gives you piece of mind then we can tailor a service to fit your requirements.

We can also guarantee the rent on all of our services (subject to conditions) The company has grown primarily through recommendation and repeat business so quality of service is at the forefront of our business and all of our services are personally managed by the company Director Eddie Carter.

We cover a large area and have properties in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Pershore and all surrounding villages.

We are happy to offer a free valuation of your property and advice with absolutely no obligation, and discounts are available on multiple properties.

MALVERN LETEED AGR

£725 pcm A modern and neutrally decorated three bedroom semi detached house situated just off Somers Park Avenue, Malvern Link.

Boasting modern finish, off road parking, enclosed rear garden and within walking distance to Malvern Link's local amenities.

CHELTENHAM LETEED AGR

£525 pcm This unique newly converted two bedroom ground floor flat is located within a quiet gated development & less than five minutes walk to Cheltenham Town Centre. Offering 1 allocated parking space, private front door, two bedrooms, modern separate kitchen & conservatory/ lounge. **Pets considered**

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MALVERN

NORTHWAY LETEED AGR

NEW

£700 pcm

£695 pcm

Two double bedroom ground floor apartment located only a short walk to Great Malvern town centre. Situated in an impressive period building & benefiting from ample off road parking, modern finish throughout, gas central heating and with great access to local amenities.

A modern refurbished three bedroom semi detached house with mature secluded garden, modern kitchen and bathroom together with garage and off road parking.

CHELTENHAM

MITTON

BLE Y ILA TEL AVA EDIA IMM

£420 pcm A well presented recently refurbished ground floor studio, located in the River Leys area of Cheltenham, with excellent access to the Town centre, motorway network and the retail parks. Boasting a modern bathroom with shower over bath, modern fitted kitchen, feature fire place, garden and parking.

£350 pcm We are pleased to offer this well presented first floor studio apartment situated in a quiet residential area of Mitton within walking distance of local amenities.

Benefiting from ample off road parking, part white goods and double glazing.

Available immediately.

The next time you pop into TSB Bank in the High Street to do your banking, don't forget to bring along with you a tin of soup or a packet of non perishable food to help re-stock Tewkesbury Foodbank, writes Shelby Powell.

You will find a collection box inside the bank, where you may leave your donation.

Volunteers at Tewkesbury Foodbank which has its food collection point at Holy Trinity Church hall, anticipate they will be required to feed up to 1500 children and adults this year, supplying local families in food crisis with three days of basic provisions.

Rose Carter, TSB Tewkesbury Branch Manager, said: "We are looking forward to helping to collect food and funds to help make this a continuing success.

“In the branch we have a list of foods the charity needs to provide nutritional meals to the people they help.

“The team is looking

forward to making a difference.”

Gordon Sandford, Project Manager for Tewkesbury Foodbank, said: “We are very grateful for this support for the Tewkesbury Foodbank from the new local branch of TSB. “It is very much appreciated, and we look forward to working with Rose and the TSB team.”

Volunteers at the Foodbank would also like to thank Tewkesbury School pupils who raised £1,010 from a fundraising non uniform day in May. Pupils were encourage to pay a £1 for the pleasure of wearing clothes of their own choice for the day, and on top of this also donated 230 kg of food.

Chess Moves Advert 20/06/2014 11:41 Page 1

aston on carrant 4 bed detached spacious family home with a separate Annex. The property is in need of modernising throughout with the potential to improve. Oil central heating, 4 double bedrooms, off road parking, double garage, Annex with potential £450,000 to update. No Onward Chain.

bredons hardwicke Spacious 3 bed detached property set in approx a third of an acre of mature relatively private front & rear gardens.

PVCu double glazing, GCH, ensuite to master bedroom. Ample off road parking & detached £360,000 double garage.

bredon Bungalow standing on a sizeable plot with space set back from the highway. lounge, kitchen/breakfast, dining room, conservatory, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, workshop & garage. PVCu double glazing, GCH & ample parking. £329,950

twyning Mature well presented 4 bed semi detached family home with gardens front and back.

Extended and improved over the years. Hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast, utility/cloakroom, 4 bedrooms & family bathroom. £299,950

walton cardiff A rarely available well presented detached 5/6 bed executive Bovis family home. PVCu double glazing & GCH, burglar alarm system. Double garage. Viewing comes highly recommended. NO CHAIN. £295,000

bredon A well presented 4 bed detached family home. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, feature fireplace in the lounge with a wood burner, spacious downstairs living accommodation, en-suite to Bedroom 1, detached garage. £289,950

bredon Nicely presented three bedroom character cottage has been extended and updated over the years to meet the needs of modern day living, yet keeping character features to include exposed beam. Mature landscaped rear garden with a decking area and workshop. NO CHAIN. £280,000

tewkesbury Period semi detached family home offers PVCu double glazing, GCH, lounge/bedroom 4, downstairs toilet, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom. Outbuildings / workshops makes it ideal opportunity to run a home business. £195,000

bredon 3 bed semi detached family home offers the potential for anyone looking to put there own stamp on the property. GCH (recently refitted Worcester combination boiler), PVCu double glazing, garage off road parking. £189,950

tewkesbury A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom 1930’s bay fronted semi detached family home. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, utility, conservatory, off road parking for 2 vehicles. No Onward Chain. £185,000

walton cardiff Nicely presented 3 bedroom semi detached family home. PVCu double glazing, combi boiler and gas central heating, side access to rear garden, garage (en-bloc) with parking for 1 vehicle. No Onward Chain. £184,950

northway A nicely presented 2 bed mid terrace family home. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating to help keep those energy costs low, a refitted kitchen, enclosed rear garden and off road parking for one car. £134,950

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TAG Estate Agents Advert 20/06/2014 11:42 Page 1

CELEBRATE 15 YEARS HELPING PEOPLE MOVE

estate agents tagestateagents.co.uk

IN TEWKESBURY

By Charlotte Wilkinson, Partner (I’m the one in red in the bottom photograph

)

A BIG thank you, first and foremost, to ALL of our clients, people and companies who have partnered with TAG as their Estate Agent or Letting Agent going way back to 1999.

What a varied 15 years it has been too, on the sales side we have seen a stable market, an accelerating market, a decelerating market, a stagnant market and today’s market which feels as if the balance is about right. Plenty of activity when pricing is sensible resulting in sales which allow people to move on, physically and figuratively, with their lives.

The lettings market has been a lot less volatile, demand and supply would appear to have been in balance pretty much since we started offering our lettings service in 2003. With few exceptions the quality of the rental portfolio in our area is excellent, as are the tenants who take them. We now have in excess of 140 properties under management and hundreds more where we have acted on a tenant find only basis.

Of course, over 15 years we have evolved and grown as a team and the company has a strong and enduring proven process which will benefit anybody looking to buy, sell, let or rent.

Here’s my quick list: The Ancient Grudge Our beautiful building from which we take our name, prime position on Tewkesbury High Street and open 7 days a week, The Ancient Grudge was built in 1471 and is the only Tudor building in Tewkesbury with the distinctive herringbone façade. A wonderful showroom!

Walton Cardiff Office Ideally located in the hub of this thriving suburb and open until 9.00pm weekdays, the rear wall of our Walton Cardiff office features a fantastic 28ft x 18ft aerial view of the development which was installed in 2003, a full 2 years before Google brought us Earth and Maps and aerial views became commonplace!

s The Ancient Grudge

The Team Myself, Vicky and Paul as partners are complemented by our wonderful team, Christa, Josh, Chris, Gill, Bev, Andy and Laura, there is over 100 years experience in that line up!

Hours of Business We make ourselves available for as long as we can to facilitate our clients own working patterns, The Ancient Grudge is open 7 days a week Mon-Fri 9.00am-6.00pm, Sat 9.00am-5.00pm, Sun 11.00am-3.00pm and our Walton Cardiff office is open Mon-Fri 9.00am-9.00pm. That’s 117 hours a week!

Online Exposure

s Walton Cardiff Office

Tagestateagents.co.uk, Rightmove, Zoopla, Primelocation are the main portals but we are on many less well known sites as well, most search terms for property related enquiries in Tewkesbury on Google will return TAG, front page!

History Our archive shows that we have completed on sales and helped people or families move on over 3000 properties in the last 15 years!

Company Ethos It’s quite simple really, we want to help people move. Sometimes things are more complicated, sometimes things are straight forward, either way we use our experience on behalf of our clients to HELP THEM MOVE which is the whole point really, isn’t it?

Here’s to the next 15 years! Charlotte and the TAG team.

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estate agents

Tewkesbury

Walton Cardiff

The Ancient Grudge 15 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AL Fax. 01684 276661

4 Columbine Road Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury GL20 7SP Fax. 01684 851780

Tel. 01684 275276 or 01684 295417

tagestateagents.co.uk

Walton Cardiff

Twyning

Deerhurst Walton

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Newtown

Bredon

Northway

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Walton Cardiff

Town

Shepherd Mead

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Stonehills

Walton Cardiff

Bredon

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

Sold by TAG in 2014

enquiries@ancientgrudge.co.uk

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COURT GARDENS OPEN The lovely gardens of Forthampton Court, near Tewkesbury, will be open to the public under the National Gardens scheme this month.

This is a charming and varied garden surrounding a Medieval Manor house (not open) within sight of Tewkesbury Abbey. Features include borders, lawns, roses and a magnificent Victorian vegetable garden.

The gardens are open between 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday 5th July. Proceeds got to the NGS charity.

NOW FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE! Discover Tewkesbury’s rich and diverse past from pre-history to Victorian times.

Explore and enjoy.

Rummage in our dressing up box and play Medieval games.

Medieval Costume Hire.

WORLD WAR 1 EXHIBITION OPEN NOW

64 Barton Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PX Tues-Fri 1pm-4pm Sat 11am -4pm

www.tewkesburymuseum.org 01684 292901

COMMUNITY WEEDING DAY You don’t have to be green fingered to join volunteers for Tewkesbury's Big Community Weeding Day taking place this month, just be prepared to get stuck in, writes Shelby Powell.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to meet members of Tewkesbury in Bloom at 10am at The Crescent (next to The Abbey) on Sunday 6th July, for a morning of weeding and tidying up.

Tewkesbury in Bloom members hope to get the town looking at its best ready for Wednesday 9th July which is when Heart of England in Bloom judges come into town armed with clipboards and pencils to mark the town's efforts.

Organisers suggest volunteers bring some gardening tools with them, although gloves and high visibility jackets will be provided. For further information please ring John Badham 07971875617

䡵 Volunteers sprucing up planters

Doing good locally helps the Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust donate £35,000 for treatment Marking their 30th Anniversary gave the Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust (GAT) the perfect opportunity to remind supporters of the many ways they had benefitted local people.

GAT’s target was to raise £30,000, to support up to 10 hospitals, but the charity ended up giving grants of over £35,000.

This has taken their 30year fundraising total to £2.4 million.

Announcing GAT’s financial results at their

AGM, volunteer treasurer Dylan Jenkins said “Increased donations have meant we could help even more people.

This shows just how much both Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire residents want to help a locally based charity that in turn helps the 70,000 local people who suffer with Arthritis.”

Hospital physiotherapy departments right across the region will benefit from GAT’s newest grants, such as Tewkesbury.

“We are proud to have provided medical equipment that now enables

over 2,000 people every year to have an operation that will help improve their mobility,” said Dylan Jenkins.

“It is clear that if you’ve got Arthritis, GAT is your charity.”

People of all ages can suffer from Arthritis, it is no longer just an ageing problem.

GAT Trustees have also given Gloucestershire Royal Hospital a grant of over £10,000, making it possible for surgeons to treat around 80 younger people, every year, in the early stages of hip Arthritis.

The University of Bristol has also been

able to complete a Spinal Orthopaedic research study, thanks to GAT, which was published in four national and international medical journals - improving the treatment of what is known as “dowagers hump.”

Children too have benefitted from GAT funding over £3,000 of child-sized physiotherapy equipment at the Children’s Clinic. For more information about GAT contact: Steve Morton, secretary via email: steve@glosarthritistrust.org. Telephone 01242 221005 or mobile 07896 045715

NEW ABBEY BOOKS ON SALE The Abbey Shop is now stocking a range of booklets, published by the Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey, which cover subjects as diverse as the Nave Roof Bosses and the Victorian Restoration Controversy.

The Nave Roof Bosses booklet is a detailed study of the history of carved roof bosses written by Dr Richard Morris. It contains many fine close up photographs of the bosses. It’s priced atr £2.00.

The Booklet about the Abbey Organs, written

by Nicholas M Plumley describes all three of the Abbey’s organs and gives details of their history. Price. £3.50 The Misericords booklet (£1.00) written by Richard Morris Shows in close up details what the Misericords were used for and the carving, generally hidden from view, on all the remaining seats.

The booklet about the Stained Glass of Tewkesbury Abbey (£2.00) is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in the history of the Abbey and the changes made to the Fabric of the building.

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receive a copy of Anthea Jones booklet, The Victorian Restoration Controversy, which covers the ‘restoration of the Abbey by Sir George

Gilbert Scott and his son John Oldrid Scott and the subsequent forming of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, free.

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An evening cruise: by rail The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is running its popular Summer evening rail cruises on Friday evenings during July and August.

The ‘cruises’, which depart Toddington Station at 7.00pm, are by vintage 1960s diesel railcar - offering superb views of the countryside as the train heads south to Cheltenham Race Course.

A stop en-route is made at Winchcombe Station, where the 1950’s style Coffee Pot Café is open for light refreshments.

The journey continues via Greet Tunnel and Gotherington, where the award-winning heritage line curves down through Cleeve towards Cheltenham.

The 24-mile round trip takes around two

䡵 Scenic rail cruises on Fridays this summer hours - and also crosses the famous 15-arch viaduct at Stanway.

There is no need to book in advance and children travel free.

For further information please visit thewebsite www.gwsr.com.

Please note there is no cruise on Friday 25th July.

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

NVQ Level 2 in window fitting with 30 years of experience

Make it a July to remember at the Royal Hop Pole Hotel in Tewkesbury Summer evenings by the river and enjoy a drink or a meal with friends in our award-winning riverside beer garden.

CAMRA award winning pub

Kitchen & Bar Staff Required Full and part time - flexible hours from 12 to 45 available. Excellent pay, monthly benefits and bonus.

Award-winning training programme and career progression opportunities, full training given.

Apply online www.wetherspoonjobs.co.uk

The Royal Hop Pole Hotel 94 Church Street TEWKESBURY GL20 5RS

Tel: 01684 278670

Tewkesbury In Bloom Best Hotel Award for 2013 Late Rooms Star Guest Award Rooms from only £44.00

28 Beautiful En-Suite Bedrooms Stay in this historic coaching inn in the very heart of medieval Tewkesbury - all rooms are en suite with plasma TV, tea/coffee etc.

Visit our website jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/hotels/the-royal-hop-pole

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ABBEY GATEHOUSE TO OPEN FREE DURING TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL From Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 July 2014, The Landmark Trust, one of Britain’s largest building conservation charities, will open 16th-century Abbey Gatehouse in Tewkesbury free to the public.

Timed to coincide with Tewkesbury’s Medieval Festival, these open days are a rare chance for the public to explore this exceptional building known as the 'lodging over the great gate.' The gatehouse is usually only accessible as selfcatering holiday accommodation through The Landmark Trust, who restored the building in the 1980s.

The little gatehouse survived the destruction

of the great Benedictine monastery in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Little is known of the gatehouse’s functions after the closure of the Abbey: such buildings were often used for parochial or manorial purposes, perhaps as a courtroom or a lock-up, but there is no written record of how the Gatehouse was used during this period.

In disrepair, it was restored by John Martin

in the 19th century and then settled back into its previous ornamental but empty existence, serving as a rather grand lodge to Abbey House. During this time it was used as both an artist’s studio and a girl guide’s meeting room but the narrow, winding staircase made the building difficult to accommodate a permanent owner.

The Landmark Trust took on the building in 1986 after the suggestion of a local neighbour.

Staying at Abbey Gatehouse provides a grand base to explore

the town of Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds and Cheltenham.

All are welcome at these free open days and there is no need to book.

A free information leaflet will be available to explain the history and restoration.

For further information or directions please contact the Landmark Trust Booking Enquiries on 01628 825925 or www.landmarktrust.org. uk. (Booking Enquiries opens Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday, 9am to 1pm).

Ashchurch Railway station volunteers in action Volunteers from the Ashchurch and Tewkesbury district rail promotion group and the Northway Area Residents and Homeowners Association have been busy keeping Ashchurch railway station tidy and weed free.

Here we see John Richardson, Paul Bloomer and John Roberts in an area that has been cleared of

brambles,that may be made available for some raised flower beds to make the station look cheery.

DJ’S PRIVATE HIRE 01684 273669 07816 088583

PROPRIETOR DAVID JENKINS

LOCAL SERVICE BASED IN NORTHWAY

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Meet the Team Pete, Steve, Nicki, Joel, Lee & Richard

HOME OF THE TEWKESBURY BANGER At Halfords Traditional Butchers, we offer meats sourced and produced as locally as possible.

• Gloucester Old Spot Pork Stockist • British and Free Range Products • Homemade and Award Winning Produce including Sausages, Faggots, Home Cured Bacon, Gravy & Pork Pies • Exotics Range and Seasonal Game Also Available

Enjoy great cooking using our products, at these popular local venues: • Theoc House - Barton St, Tewkesbury - Lovely atmosphere, great homemade food

• The Village Inn, Twyning - Our homemade faggots are a favourite and traditional Sunday Roast

• Salerno - Church St, Tewkesbury Amazing Italian food available every lunchtime and evening

• Lower Lode Inn, Forthampton - Find our steaks available on Thursdays Popular Steak Night

• The Fox & Hound - Bredon - They are renowned for their hog roast loin pork available daily due to popularity!!

• The Nottingham Arms, High St, Tewkesbury - Known for it fantastic homemade pies one of which is the "Boozy Beef Pie" • The Bluebell Inn, Ryall - Old Spot pork homemade sausages, burgers and spring lamb available daily

Our Suppliers: • Springfield Poultry - Leominster - Free Range chickens available weekly • Lightfoot, Hartpury, Gloucester Old Spot Pigs available in our homemade sausages and as joints/cuts • Halling, Brockeridge Farm - Twyning reared beef, available special We can also be found on Facebook

Open Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.15pm Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm

t 01684 299 933 e info@halfordsbutchers.co.uk w www.halfordsbutchers.co.uk 45 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5BH

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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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BETTER INVESTMENT FOR YOUR TIME Fair Shares Community Time Bank in Tewkesbury are looking for more volunteers to help the Time Bank grow.

Fair Shares is a local charity who run time banking schemes. Time Banks are community based projects which allow people to exchange practical support with things like gardening, befriending, running errands, providing transport or helping someone learn a new skill. For every hour you spend helping someone you are entitled to an hours help in return. The Time Bank creates a mutually supportive network of neighbours and helps turn strangers into friends.

Here in Tewkesbury the Time Bank is run by David Moore and Susie

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church Heaven on Severn 3rd Thursday each Month Thursday 17th July 7.30pm start Guest Medium Jackie Day The Library Sun St Tewkesbury GL20 5NX Reverend Sue 07970 747808 tewkesburyspiritualistchurch.com

Purslow who can be found in The Café Bar at The Roses Theatre every Monday between 10.30 and 12.30 (always best to ring us first if you fancy popping in)

If you would like to get involved or find out more please contact them on 01684 850548 or email Tewkesbury@fairshares.org.uk.

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

BADHAMS

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

C L EARWAY Driving Tuition

Manual & Automatic Cars We offer an excellent pass record - Save £££s Learn to drive in an Eco-friendly way, and save up to 15% of your fuel costs - and help your car last longer

Pass Plus registered instructor

07885 482470

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

Visit www.clearwaydrivingtuition.co.uk

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KEMERTON SUMMER FETE SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST 12.30 – 5.30pm Save the date, tell all your family and friends and come and enjoy all the fun of a traditional village fete! Brass band, pig roast, bar, tea tent, bouncy castle, bowling, children’s games and obstacle races and lots of interesting stalls: * Tombola * Bric-a-Brac * Books * Plants & Produce * Toys & Games * Second-hand clothes & accessories * Cakes A joint effort by Victoria Hall & St. Nicholas Church to raise vital funds www.kemerton.org.uk

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FANCY A NICE SIT DOWN? A new sofa and bedroom furniture outlet, D & G Sofas, has opened up at Highfield Business Park at the Deerhurst traffic light junction near Coombe Hill.

The business, run by long term partners Dan Moulder and Grant Tonks, offer ranges of some of the most up to date and popular sofa designs at hugely discounted prices.

The furniture is manufactured mainly in the UK and is available in a range of styles and designs. Dan tells us “You can find similar furniture in some of the mainstream superstores and would love potential customers to do a price comparison to see how much they can save”.

The pair also sell bedroom furniture, sofa beds and divan beds which too offer great value for money.

Dan and Grant have over 40 years in the business trading from Gloucester and now they have moved they would

love to give Tewkesbury customers the benefit of their great deals.

You can call 01684 291488 to find a comfier place to sit.

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STEAM GIANTS IN MINIATURE

The Annual Model Steam Road Vehicle Rally is taking place at the Tewkesbury Rugby Club ground on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July.

This event is great for all the family where visitors can see some of the finest working small scale steam road engines.

This year there will also be some special displays that include a birds of prey display by “Walks with Hawks”

and weather permitting it is hoped that the birds will be able to perform in the air.

Another display will be from the acclaimed “American West Group” who will be performing in their teepee village.

Travelling through Europe they have

appeared on stage, radio and tv. They will perform dance, wear authentic costumes and tell stories.

For 2014 the MSVRS will be donating money donated from the road runs to the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice Charity.

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TRUCKFEST BIGGER AND BETTER With a brand new website and ticketing system Truckfest South West and Wales is guaranteed to be a great event for everyone.

䡵 Ron And Shirley from the popular U.S. Series Lizard Lick Towing Truckfest’s new website has proven to be a huge success, it is easy accessible and full of useful information for all Truckfest fans, you can also now purchase your tickets online and either simply print off the e-ticket and bring it with you or download it to your mobile device and again bring it with you to the event.

Truckfest South West & Wales will once again roll into the Three Counties Showground on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July with top celebrities already confirmed, including all the way from North Carolina Television Stars Ron

And Amy Shirley from the outrageous show Lizard Lick Towing and the gorgeous Michelle Keegan who plays Tina in Coronation Street and Mark Dixon – driver and star from the very popular reality show Trucks and trailers on Channel 5, so lots of celebrities will be coming along to the show.

This year we have 2 top Monster Nigel Morris' Monster Truck Bigfoot® #17 and all the way from the USA, JR Adams' Bigfoot® #10 will be going head to head in the main arena in a UK vs USA special, as well as some brilliant recovery displays and jaw dropping action from stunt bike team Broke FMX all in the main arena.

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HQ Polish Delicatessen to triple in size Tewkesbury’s popular Polish Delicatessen is due to expand.

Owner Tomasz Stras Polish and English cosis moving the business metics, fragrances, nail next door into the forpolishes and cremes and mer Attica Antiques it should be open mid to Centre in Barton Street late July. which has been comTomasz also operates pletely refurbished. a business wholesaling Tomasz will be contraditional Polish meats verting the original shop which he will be selling into HQ Cosmetics, run in his shop. He tells us by his partner Justina they are delicious and Bryniak. popular.

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The pair are enthusiasts of the Italian marques and John can often be seen driving one of his many Italian cars in Tewkesbury.

When organisers from the Charles Hurst motor group found out that they had driven from Cheltenham to see their show they invited them to award some of the prizes which included The top italian car of the day as seen in our photo.

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VETERAN MACHINES FROM WORLD WAR II To coincide with the 70th Anniversary of D-Day in July, two very special railway locomotives went on display at the former Royal Engineers Army camp at Long Marston.

The American USATC S160 class locomotive

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Franklin D Roosevelt is there for Storage.

Constructed in 1942/3 eight hundred of these locos were shipped to the UK to assist with increasing the capacity of the British Railway System to allow for shipping of military preinvasion equipment and troops.

Also on display was the Barclay 0-4-0 diesel loco named appropriately Mulberry after the floating harbour that was constructed at Arromanches.

Mulberry went with the invasion forces on D-Day plus eight and was sent to the transportation stores depot in Bayeux. After the war she returned to the UK. The former army camp at Long Marston is situated on the route of the northern end of what is now the areas favourite tourist attraction, The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.

Organisers hope to have an open event, Railfest 2015, next year.

Watch this mag for more details.

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TYPICALLY ENGLISH A summers day, a village green and the Village Inn, what better venue could you have for sharing stories of the open road, picnics and of course how the "the Old Girl" still loves to climb hills.

A meet of some very special and smart cars and their owners spent a relaxing June Sunday at Twyning, after all there was only football on the telly.

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TWYNING REFLECTS The village of Twyning will reflect on the 19141918 war over the weekend of 12th-13th July.

A programme of words, flowers and music will take place in the church of St Mary Magdalene, from 10am until 5pm on the Saturday and from 1pm until 6pm on Sunday 13th. Admission is free.

There will also be a special concert with the Silurian Choir, taking place on Saturday 12th from 6pm. Tickets cost £10.

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TIME FLIES! Real Steel Fitness owners Richard and Mel Smalley say they can’t believe a year has passed since they opened their gymnasium on Newtown Trading Estate.

Richard would like to say a big thank you to all his customers for making the first twelve months such a big success. “We are continuing to invest in new equipment to make sure our clients get great value for money,” he told us.

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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.

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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This month’s ‘eye in the sky’ photos from Jack Boskett show the part of Twyning known as Church End (above) and nearby Puckrup (left).

Church End is the older part of Twyning, and lies just over half a mile south of the main village. It is a little way off the A38 reached by Pages’ Lane (1).

At the centre of the village is the parish church of St Mary Magdalene (2) near to Abbot’s Court (3).

To the west of the A38 is Puckrup Hall (4). This is now an upmarket hotel, part of the Hilton chain, which stands in 140 acres of private grounds that include a golf course. The hall itself is a Grade II listed building dating back to the late 18th century.

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䡵 1: Which King married Elizabeth of York, thus uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York?

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.

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䡵 3: With a length of 629 miles, which is the longest river in France?

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Tewkesbury

LIVE! 䡵 THURS 3rd JULY: Cara Dillon (folk singer) The Roses Theatre. 䡵 SAT 5th JULY: Jibbafish, 7.30pm, The Red Bar.

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Paul Keys, (4-7pm, vocalist/keyboards) The White Bear.

䡵 SUN 27th JULY: Mark Drew,(4-7pm, covers vocalist and impressionist as seen on Britain’s Got Talent) The White Bear.

䡵 WED 9th JULY: JB Trio (JazzClub), Theoc House.

䡵 TEWKESBURY GUIDED WALKS: Every Tuesday until 26th August.

Meet at Abbey Gates, 7.00pm. Adults £4, schoolchildren £1. No Need to book.

䡵 SUN 13th JULY: Last Man Standing, The Nottingham Arms.

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.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, their family, friends and carers; organised by the British Lung Foundation Support Group. 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. 䡵 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tues, 10am-11am, 50+.

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkes.

Contact Mrs Allvey 01531 650200.

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䡵 THURS 31st JULY: Swing from Paris (Jazz Club), Theoc House.

Events at Tewkesbury venues unless otherwise stated. Email tewkesburydirect@googlemail. com to list your event.

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Paul Anthony,(4-7pm, acoustic guitar covers) The White Bear. 䡵 FRI 18th JULY: D-Side Drum & Base, 7.30pm, The Red Bar. Sax n’ Axe, The Anchor 1774.

John Laine (Elvis) Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick. 䡵 SAT 19th JULY: Saturday Night Bee Gees (tribute), The Roses Theatre.

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Silver Star, (4-7pm, amazing covers band) The White Bear.

Delray Rockets,7.30pm, The Red Bar. 䡵 TUES 22nd JULY: Peter Knight’s Gigspanner (well known folk band), The Roses Theatre. 䡵 FRI 25th JULY: Paul Salvage, Farmers Arms, Lower Apperley.

The John Steeds, Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick. 䡵 SAT 26th JULY: Charity Music Festival all day event.

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Binomial,(synth pop covers), Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick.

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Cheltenham Racecourse Car Boot Sale Sunday 6th July 9.00am-1.00pm

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TEWKESBURY DIRECT Quick Crossword

Expo 58 by Jonathan Coe

humour throughout.

The late 1950s time period is well presented and for anyone who has marvelled at the interlinked domes of the Atomium, you will be able to imagine the skyline in which this comedy is grounded

£8.99 PB A comedy book laced with gentle espionage to savour on balmy summer evenings.

In many respects the star of this novel based in 1958, is the Atomium which was built in Brussels for their International Exhibition of that year and which remains an icon of the Belgium capital and a structure that the city is rightly proud of.

Thomas Foley, a quiet contented husband and father, is plucked from the obscurities of the Central Office of Information to oversee the opening of "The Britannia", a typical English pub, which forms part of the British Exhibition. His father was an ex-publican; his mother Belgian, thus qualifying him for this role.

In Belgium, Thomas is entranced by Anneke, one of the local Expo hostesses and he is soon embroiled with other nationalities from either side of the iron curtain into a world of spying, to which he is comically unsuited.

A duo of English agents make his life uncomfortable but are a

great double act of literary humour, performing a duet of comic verbiage.

The story unfolds over the months of the Expo, intrigue tickling everyday events as Thomas conscientiously tries to fulfill his supervisory role of the pub's P.R. This despite the other staff and suspicious clientele.

All the while he is seductively mesmerised by Anneke, who leaves his prim British emotions aroused.

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

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BREDON STAR RFC SUPPORTS THE MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE Whilst Bredon Star has been busy raising funds to build their new clubhouse they have not forgotten their commitment to their community.

As part of their successful fund-raising campaign the club published a calendar featuring some of it’s players and sold them locally.

They have donated half of the profits to the Midlands Air Ambulance and recently visited the operational centre at Strensham to hand over a cheque for more than £700.

Bredon Star has just finished a very successful playing season when the first fifteen gained promotion to the Gloucester One League and won the North Midlands Vase knockout

competition. Work has also commenced on the construction phase of the new clubhouse to get it up and running for the new season. The club has a very active junior section with over 170 youngsters between the ages of 6 and 16 and as part of the RFU’s ‘Fit for Fifteen’ campaign are seeking to encourage more players of all ages to join.

Club President Kevin Falvey said ‘We are delighted that we have been able to support the Midlands Air Ambulance. They do great job for the area

and as a rugby club we have had reason to call on their services. Bredon Star is going from

GOOD START TO THE DAY FOR SARAH Andi Peters came to Croft Farm to spin his wheel of cash and Sarah Smith won £400 live on Good Morning Britain. One hundred local people came down to support the event. Two other people also won on the wheel of cash one £100 and one £600.

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DIGGING FOR IDEAS Found recently by metal detectorist, Stuart Borley, this recently discovered tool looks like an axe head.

As it has no hole but a spike (tine) instead for a handle it could be some sort of digging or ditching tool.

Can anyone shed any light on its possible use?

SEVERN UNIT MVS ARE ALL AT SEA The Annual Offshore trip for the Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service was a great success when the Unit took two boats from Sharpness.

As well as visiting Cardiff the training cruise was extended this year to take in Bristol with an over tide stop at Portbury where members experienced drying out at low tide. Head of Seamanship Tim Huckvale said "The trip was a great success with several members going offshore with the Unit for the first time and we were very pleased how well our recently donated training boat Minerva performed in the variable sea conditions."

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CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL CRUELTY LAW PROPOSALS LITTERED WITH PITFALLS WARNS LEGAL EXPERT Proposals to create legislation targeting emotional abuse of children may be unworkable warns a Tewkesbury family law expert.

Wayne Phillips, a family law solicitor for DF Legal said many lawyers have similar misgivings about the socalled ‘Cinderella Law’ which would make emotional neglect and abuse a charge which could see parents and guardians facing court proceedings.

“This may be unworkable and certainly littered with pitfalls,” said Mr Phillips.

His comments come in the light of the NSPCC recent report that there has been a 47% increase of child emotional abuse cases referred to the police and children’s services.

Presently the Children and Young Persons Act states that a person should only be punished for treating a child “in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering injury to health.”

However, the new proposals in last month’s (June) Queens Bill if passed would include behaviour seen to affect children’s emo-

tional development.

“We could have situations where making a child start crying because you haven’t bought him an ice-cream could be deemed emotional abuse,” said Mr Phillips.

“It could be a child feeling that their sibling is being favoured or being in a tantrum because they haven’t been allowed to play with their friends,” he said.

“Child cruelty is terrible and all should be done within the law to stamp it out, but covering emotional abuse is very tricky,” he added.

“We hope it can be, but at the moment it is a proposal that clearly needs a lot more clarification.”

The NSPCC’s figures showed 60,000 people contacted their helpline in 2013/14, of which 8,000 calls were about non-physical cruelty.

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CO-OP FUN Following the success of last years Fun Day, the staff at Mid-Counties Co-Operative Food Store and Post Office, in the Northway Centre, Tewkesbury are holding another event that will take place on Monday 25/08/14 from 12pm till 4pm.

This year the proceeds of the day will be divided between the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Mid -Counties Charity partner for the last 18 months, and a local charity, yet to be decided.

With the generous help of other local business', the team hope to top last years achievement of £1800 on the day. There will be many stalls to include face painting, jewellery,

candy cart, dolls and toys, cards and gifts.

Live music will be part of the day along with a BBQ. Get involved by entering the Doughnut Eating Competition, throw a wet sponge at a friend and watch two brave

(and very committed) members of the MidCounties team, as they get a very special reminder of the day.

For more information pop into Mid-Counties Co-Operative, Northway Centre, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury.

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CELEBRATE THE PAINT POT’S SECOND BIRTHDAY WITH 50% OFF! The Paint Pot on Barton Street will be marking another milestone this year by celebrating 2 years of painting pots, hosting birthday parties, running art classes and creating works of art with the people of Tewkesbury!

To celebrate its second year of trading and to say thank you to its customers and the people of the town for their sup-

port over the last two years, it will be hosting a special discount day offering a massive 50% off all its pottery prices

plus a balloon for all customers!

If you’d like to join the Paint Pot for its second birthday just book a slot on Saturday 5th July between 10am – 5.30pm. Anyone is welcome to come and take advantage of the 50% discount. To avoid missing out on this fabulous deal please contact The Paint Pot on 01684 297747 and book your place now.

Owner Verity Lannie says “We ran a 50% off discount day last year to celebrate our 1st year of trading and we had a fabulous turn out. It

Sadly, Blessing the popular Bassett Hound who lived at the Lower Lode Inn has passed away.

Blessing was 17 years old and was great company for licensee Samantha Snape.

Sam said "He was a lovely friend, but never missed an opportunity for stealing a bit of food"

was nice to be able to give something back to our customers and thank them for supporting us over the first twelve months. We can’t wait to do the same this year as we are so happy to still

be here and going strong two years down the line.

We encourage people to ring up and book in as soon as possible as last year the slots sold out very quickly. We look forward to welcoming

everyone on 5th July!”

(Bookings limited to 1.5hrs each, 50% off excludes studio fee & drinks / snacks) For more information, visit www.thepaintpottewkesbury.co.uk.

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July 2014 Fun at Wheatpieces Community Centre Sat 12th July - 10:30am to 1:00pm Saturday 12 July will see the Centre throw its doors open for some fun! The day will basis at the Centre. Further entertainment will be laid on for the day including the Tae Kwonstep up to the top of the Open Tower to discover fabulous views over Tewkesbury going to Gloucestershire Young Carers.

Entry forms for the dog show will be available at Wheatpieces Community Centre and at Folly Gardens Vets, Columbine Road from 1 July. contact Centre Manager, Adam Fendt on 01684 294713.

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first Thursday of each month (except August) at the Wheatpieces Community Centre. Agendas are always

website or contact Adam Fendt, the Community Centre Manager Tel: 01684 294713 or 07774 084216 E-Mail: wheatpieces@uwclub.net Tenders to be received by 12:00 noon on Monday 21st July 2014

Council website at www.wheatpieces.parishcouncil.net.

All minutes are also available from the website.

concerns that you would like to raise, please get in touch with the clerk at the contact details provided below.

Community Centre gains new licence The Parish Council has obtained a licence for the Community Centre as e

To ensure that there is sufficient space in the car you chose to park in the car park and are not a user, you run the risk of your vehicle being locked in. Many thanks to all for co-

New Councillor - We are pleased to welcome Mr Stuart Meredith as a new co-opted member to the Council. There are a number of vacancies remaining. If you live locally and would like to get involved, please contact the clerk.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT TEWKESBURY HAS ITS VERY OWN TARDIS? As Bookworm celebrates its 4th birthday, (shop) Manager Karen Brennan tells us more asks for new companions to join their journey. Karen and her trusty team of colleagues have worked behind the small door of Bookworm for the past 4 years to create a friendly, well-stocked and widely supported bookshop.

Just like Dr Who’s Police Box, behind the innocuous door is a whole world of possibilities. Karen, along with her team (6 of whom have been volunteering in Tewkesbury for over 8 years); have developed an independent charity shop that raises money for Cancer Research UK and local charities.

Bookworm sells a huge range of donated books; they also have a cosy little tea room hidden at the back of the shop and a secret garden where home-made cakes and ice-cream are served.

And..... they support the Pied Piper Appeal by selling stamps, and Tewkesbury Food Bank by helping with Admin space.

Furthermore, they also run Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport

(better known as BTT).

Karen says: “I was managing the Oxfam Bookshop but after 23 years in Tewkesbury High Street, Oxfam closed the branch. I, along with my team of volunteers, decided to carry on in an independent capacity and together we launched Bookworm.’

Karen, who is now in remission from Cancer, knows first hand how much the money raised for Cancer Research UK has improved treatment and continues to do so.

“Once we were established one of the issues we found we could help with was transporting local people to healthcare appointments, so we set up Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport.

The scheme provides a friendly adaptable service for the community with a small number of volunteer drivers. There is no lack of customers, but we do have a shortage of drivers. With the help of more volunteers, we could expand our services for the benefit of our community.”

BTT has received some financial support

via The Lloyd’s Bank Community Fund, as a result of a local public vote. Karen added: “It is great to receive financial support but we also need ‘people-power’. We are desperately short of volunteers who can give a few hours a week to drive for us.

We have a variety of other things that people could help us with, so there should be something for everyone of all ages; from making teas, selling book and online sales through to organising events or helping ad hoc at busy times.

Whatever you can offer, we would love to hear from you.

There are a lot of people looking for work who could benefit from gaining experience and it is also an opportunity to improve your CV. “ Bookworm would also like to hear from anyone who is recently retired with either a business or IT background. Karen: “Often after retirement, people still like to have an active role in society.

We would benefit from someone who could commit to helping us with online, business to business and marketing aspects of the shop. If you would like to apply, please contact me for an informal chat.”

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Spring Gardens On a drizzling Saturday afternoon as the market packs away, Spring Gardens is an unremarkable, but financially valuable car park, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

Historically, however, it was very important as the site of several industrial features; the railway, a cattle market, a factory making fairground equipment and housing.

Spring Gardens? There are no gardens or springs today but there is the footpath which separates the Maltings from the homes of senior citizens.

On the 1928 aerial photo, the footpath clearly acts as the boundary with the houses, later known as Spring Gardens, to the left. At that time, it presented two rows of houses separated by a long garden.

The development was built after the railway came in 1840 and there were no windows on that side.

However, the other aspect was quite fascinating as the 2-up-1-down homes possessed the garden for vegetable growing (which young Hazel Stiff - above right - was enjoying in the 1920s) and a hut at the end which was a stocking weaver’s workshop. At that time this was the main occupation for so many locals.

This is verified by a sale notice of Weaver and Moore (below) from 1868. It also reveals that the need for housing had led to the conversion of the workshops into housing and, certainly, censuses reveal it provided rented accommodation for widows.

In some properties, the workshops were converted into commodious outdoor toilets, I believe.

The houses were popular with skilled working families in the 19th century but were allowed to deteriorate until they were demolished in the 1950s.

The area is once again threatened with change but any developer will not just be digging up tarmac but a mine of domestic histories of many Tewkesbury families! Happily, children like Hazel, still live with us to perpetuate the memories.

䡵 Footpath in Spring Gardens, 1928

䡵 Hazel Stiff amongst the vegetables at Spring Gardens in the 1920s

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The Commemoration of World War I is gathering pace—but it is certainly not a celebration but a recall of how Tewkesbury people were affected, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

Those who lost their lives are rightly honoured on war memorials—but those who were wounded or unemployed or orphaned just had to get on with life.

Life also changed for those who waited at home. It is very difficult to realise in days of 24 hour rolling news that there was no news of the great epic retreat of the Glosters* until it trickled through two months later.

Tewkesbury Direct, in conjunction with Tewkesbury Historical Society, will try to share the experience vicariously by marking the main events month by month a century later. We shall feature these and some of the people involved. *If you wish to know more and “bust the jargon” then you can access www.ths.freeuk.com or visit the History Notice board at Tewkesbury Library.

Look out for our special features starting in next month’s edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

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Patients are being encouraged to submit their views on the services they currently receive and what extra services they would like to see All of this work will feed into a document called the Pharmacy Needs Assessment , and this is the basis on which all pharmacy applications will be considered. This is therefore an opportunity for your readers to make comment on what services pharmacies should offer in Tewkesbury and if there are any localities of Tewkesbury where extra services are needed.

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WW1 commemoration evenings open their doors to the public The efforts of Tewkesbury Hospital during WW1 are to be celebrated in style this summer with four evenings of song, theatre and film around Tewkesbury borough.

The FREE events, organised in partnership between The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury and Tewkesbury Borough Council, invite residents to enjoy a half an hour performance by the talented Roses Youth Theatre, a short film and a reminiscence session; with the public welcomed to share family stories and memories about the war effort.

The rural workshops follow The Roses Theatre’s successful theatre performances in April and will continue

its six-month project, together with 120 young people and community members, to celebrate the heroic work of Tewkesbury’s community hospital in WW1. The theatre has received a grant of £23,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help deliver the project.

The events will take place throughout June and July in towns and villages across Tewkesbury borough from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, including Twyning, Toddington and

Gotherington – the first taking place at Maisemore Village Hall on Wednesday, 18 June.

Entry will be free with some delicious refreshments provided.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing Cllr Claire Wright said “I am delighted to announce these wonderful, historic evenings around the borough. It will be a real treat for all those who share an interest in WW1, and an opportunity for others to learn more about the

vital role Tewkesbury Hospital played."

"Together with our local history groups and the Women’s Institute, we're extremely happy to be promoting the events and supporting The Roses Theatre in delivering its project."

The Roses Theatre's Creative Producer, Developer and Fundraiser Sarah Blowers said: "Following the generous grant we received from the Heritage Lottery Fund and help in securing the venues from

Tewkesbury Borough Council, we have been able to put together these exciting and informative public events - and we just can't wait to showcase the talent of our Youth Theatre Group and continue to spread the word

about Tewkesbury Hospital's war efforts."

For more information about the upcoming workshops, please contact Suzie Latham at The Roses Theatre on 01684 853072 or at Tpofficer@rosestheatre.o rg.

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NEED AN ESCAPE? WHY NOT TAKE A LOOK AT THE AREAS BEST KEPT SECRET? Hidden away down a pretty country lane, on the outskirts of Twyning, lies Cotswold Grange Country Park.

Situated alongside the river Avon, with private fishing and boat storage with river access (BUT PARK NEVER FLOODS), and just a few minutes walk to the Village Inn and stores, make it the perfect country retreat.

We have static caravans for use 10 months of the year from £11,995, luxury holiday homes for all year round use from £29,995, lodges and park homes are available from £99,950.

To find out if Cotswold Grange is for you, feel free to contact Neil on 01684 276 926 or mobile 07805 862 945.

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WORLD WAR ONE COMMEMORATION EVENT Councillors and Voluntary Groups are getting together to have a weekend of commemoration of the First World War on the 2nd & 3rd of August, pretty much along the lines of the 'Save Our Cross' day last year.

Saturday will be a day in the Town Hall and in the garden, there will be last years re-enactment group with an 'Old time pub' in the Town Hall, there will be points of interest connected to WW1, a power-point display, Tombola, Raffles, market stalls, craft stalls and sellers, The Royal British Legion will be selling poppies and Remembrance Crosses, Teas by RAFA

and anything else that people have to offer that lets us know a little more about life in Tewkesbury and the surrounding area at that time.

On the Sunday 3rd August, at 10.15 there will be a parade of dignitaries, uniformed groups and any others who wish to join in, with a small service of dedication around the Cross.

After the end of the Parade they will open the Town Hall and garden again for similar activies to Saturday.

On Monday 4th August there will be a small service around The Cross in recognition of the service of the men who served in WW1.

NEW TOWN CLERK Tewkesbury has a new Town Clerk, Tony Berne.

Tony, originally from Birmingham, brings with him a wealth of experience of work with local authorities, which include Birmingham City, City of London, and Borough of Croydon Councils.

Tony tells us he respects our local councillors whom he says are all doing what they do in a belief that they can make their town better

and Tony thrives on facilitating those Council activities bringing them to fruition.

Delighted to get the post, Tony said "Tewkesbury is a beautiful English town with a history to be envied. Its residents still show the fighting spirit forged on years of conflict and trade, and i am eager to get to work".

NEWTOWN FAMILY FUN DAY

Spot the Difference answers from Page 42.

DANCE SCHOOL BIRTHDAY Amy Flynn School of Dance celebrated their first birthday with a sell out dance show at the Roses Theatre.

Offering many classes throughout the Tewkesbury area, they are now enrolling students for new Saturday morning classes which will be held at Tewkesbury School.

Details can be found on their website www.afdance.co.uk and every new student gets a

free trial class.

On 21st July they will be holding a fund workshop day with classes in a variety of dance styles, drama and singing at Tewkesbury School from 10am to 3pm, all at a bargain price of £10 for which booking forms are available on their website.

For any further information please email afdance@live.com or call 07841 637488.

NARHA SUMMER FETE Saturday, 2 August 2014, at Gould’s Playing Field, Northway, 1pm to 5pm.

This year will see the 6th Annual Fete at Northway, organised by Northway Area Residents & Homeowners Association (NARHA) and it promises to be the biggest and best to date.

Attractions will include live music, Body Zorbing, children’s fair rides, disco, Zumba dancers.

Taekwondo, barbeque, tombola, mobile pub, refreshments and many other stalls Come along and have a ball; see old friends and even make new ones! Money raised will go towards local good causes.

For more information, contact Jean Richardson on 01684 296395.

Saturday 5th July 12.00 - 3.00pm at Tirlebrook School - FREE ENTRY Good old fashioned fun!

Skittles, Tin Can Alley, Beat the Goalie, Arena Displays, & Competitions, INflatables, Fire Engine, Tombola, Hook a Toy, 50/50, Ice Creams, Bouncy Castle, Craft Village, BBQ, Pimms Tent, Coffee & Cake

WE ARE NOW AN RAC APPROVED GARAGE Just over a year ago we were contacted by the RAC to ask whether we would consider being an Approved Garage for patrol breakdowns in and around South Gloucestershire. 䡵 Tony Hughes

It transpired that all their local patrol personnel had been asked to nominate a local garage that encapsulated their core values of value, customer service and quality. Their top nomination was us!

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Since their endorsement we have received over 100 RAC member breakdowns in our area and we have been able to help many stranded motorists rescued from the M5.

From our busines name it would appear that we only repair and service French cars. Not true, over 50% of breakdowns have been non French cars, only last month we had an Audi R10 towed in! If your car needs some special attention, regardless of make and model, why not give us a phone us and sample what has made our business a success.

Tony Hughes, our MD, lives in Westmancote and will be happy to collect your car for repair or service. Please check our website and see what customers say about us. Visit www.frenchcarrepairs.co.uk or phone 01242 255355 and ask for Jean or Yvette.

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TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2014

CROWDS WILL FLOCK TO BRITAIN’S BIGGEST MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL It's the biggest and best medieval spectacular in Britain and is probably the closest you will get to experiencing real medieval life, writes Peggy Clatworthy.

This year's Tewkesbury Medieval Festival which is expected to draw thousands of vistors to the town - takes place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 13th July, on part of the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury’s site.

As well as huge recreation of the Battle featuring around 2000 knights, archers, spearman, gunners and other characters, there are living history villages.

There, families, including their children, live as 15th century armies on the march.

You can also visit the sumptuous royal encampments of King Edward IV and Queen Margaret of Anjou.

The busy and colourful medieval market has potters, armourers, costume makers and much more.

In and around the market you could come across jesters, dragons, minstrels, dancing girls and other colourful characters There is our falconer and his birds of prey, and if you are very brave, our barber surgeon with his gruesome – but not too serious – demonstrations of medical matters from the period.

Adding to the delights is a magical story tellers garden, and the Bright Knight Tent with puppet shows and workshops and themed arts and crafts.

You will find food stalls of all kinds and a massive beer tent with a range of real ales and that medieval favourite, mead.

When the festival closes on Saturday you can make your way to

Tewkesbury's famous Abbey, for a re-creation of the storming of the Abbey, which followed the original battle, and very tongue in cheek trials and executions of the captured Lancastrians.

To restore a gentle calm this is followed by Complin – the last service of the Monk's day.

Entry to the festival is free, with a small charge for parking.

The gates open at 11.00am and close at 6.00pm on Saturday and 5.00pm on Sunday.

Details of accommodation including camping, just a short walk from the site, are available from the Tourist Information Centre 01684 855040 or email TewkesburyTIC@Tewkes bury.Gov.Uk. See www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co. uk for more details.

䡵 Let battle commence!

THE THIRD PLANTAGENET Dr John Ashdown-Hill will be giving an insight into George, Duke of Clarence with a talk in the Parish Hall at Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 12th July, 6pm. Tickets are £5 from the Abbey, TIC and on the door.

John will also be signing copies of his book on Friday 11th July (2pm-4pm) at Alison’s Bookshop.

䡵 Wandering minstrels entertain the crowds

䡵 At the heart of the battle

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

DON’T WORRY: BE HAPPY The 92 year old, petite, smiling, proud lady is always dressed each morning by eight o'clock, writes local counsellor and therapist David Slater.

Her hair is well brushed and her makeup perfectly applied. Quite wonderful really as this lady who I will call Mrs P is almost totally blind.

She moved into a nursing home today as she was unable to live alone after her husband of 72 years passed away a short while ago.

After hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home she stood up and smiled when she heard someone say to her, “Mrs.P Your room is ready!”

As she walked, arm in arm with the nurse, the nurse started to describe the room that was to be her home to her, careful not to miss any details.

"Oh, I just love it !!!" said Mrs P, beaming broadly." I really love it !"

“But, Mrs. P. You haven't seen it yet. Just wait.”

“That has nothing to do with it, " said Mrs P.Happiness is something you can decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged.

What is important is how I arrange my mind.

“I have already decided I love it. It's a decision I make every morning when i wake up. I have a choice.

“I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with parts of my body that don't work quite as they used to or eyes that don't see as they once did OR I can get out of bed and be thankful that some of me does work.

“Every single day is a gift and as long as i have breath I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I have stored away ready for this stage of my life.”

She carried on, " Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you have put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories.

Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. Every day I have something to deposit.”

She finished by adding, “Remember the five rules to be happy : • 1. Keep your heart free of hatred.

• 2. Free your mind from worries.

• 3. Live simply.

•4. Give more.

• 5. Expect less David Slater

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

Do you know where your children are in the evenings?

I would like to start off with a word of warning as the school summer holidays are approaching.

Virtually every evening officers are being called to the old mill at the Back of Avon where youths are entering the building and causing damage, writes Police Sergeant Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

Apparently this building has been described as the “In place to hang out” by youths attending a local youth club.

Let me assure that this practise is extremely dangerous and it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. I have just been

there myself and the whole site is strewn with broken glass, the floors are unsafe and stairs dangerous.

The premises is difficult to secure by virtue of its size and location, the owners have secured the site but padlocks have been smashed from

the gates and boards ripped from the doors and windows.

If you hear of any youths talking about this property I ask you to pass on this warning.

I don’t want to be paying any parents a visit to inform them a child has been hurt.

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Over the past few weeks many of you will have seen large groups of motorcyclists meeting up at various locations over the county.

There have been numerous reports of anti- social riding and even more noise complaints from residents.

We are not against any section of road users but please be mindful of others when travelling through built up areas.

I hope that you all have a fantastic summer and that the weather stays great for the school summer holidays.

If you are going away and your property is going to be unattended make sure you take all the normal precautions, stop the milk and newspapers, get a neighbour to park a second vehicle on your drive if they have one and ask them to keep an eye on your home.

Police Sergeant, Henry Wright Tewkesbury Police.

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I seem to remember mentioning this last year, but I make no apologies for repeating myself. Once again the good weather has brought out many road users on two wheels.

There have been several serious accidents involving motorcycles in recent weeks so please take great care on the roads.

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䡵 A jay at Vale Wildlife Hospital was one of the patients visitors could meet at last month’s open day at the centre in Beckford.

The event - which marked three decades of the centre’s work raised over £10,000.

For more information about Vale Wildlife visit www.valewildlife.org.uk or call 01386 882288.

Steam Rally back at Marcle The Popular steam rally returns to Much Marcle, near Ledbury, this month.

Fans of steam power are expected to flock to the event, which will be held at Rue Meadows on 19th/20th July. www.muchmarclesteamrally.co.uk

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Firstly I must thank everyone who attended our 30th Anniversary Open Day on 8th June and helped to make it a tremendous success, raising over £10,000 of much-needed funds, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

It was a fabulous and for me, emotional day, the weather was great and a record number of people attended. We are very grateful to everyone who contributed and we hope to see you all again next year.

Anybody living in a town or city will be used to seeing wildlife in and around their neighbourhood. Many people put out food for birds which encourages a wide variety of species to their gardens.

As more and more of what was once prime, vital habitat for wild animals disappears under tarmac and concrete with the increasing amount of houses, schools and factories being built, so our wildlife is having to adapt to living their lives amongst us.

At Vale Wildlife Hospital we are dealing with more and more

casualties of our modern day world, increasing numbers of birds caught by cats, hedgehogs picked up by the family dog and larger mammals such as foxes and badgers displaced by building work.

One of our recent patients was ‘Ronnie’ the rook, a bird that caused quite a stir in the middle of Cheltenham.

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The RSPCA had been called to the bird, but

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because it was so high up they were unable to reach the bird without enlisting the help of the Fire and Rescue Service.

They duly attended with a fire appliance and a long-reach ladder unit and, much to the annoyance of a few drivers and shoppers, the road was closed so that they could get their ladder up to the bird to rescue him.

There was no alternative way of reaching the bird and it was just one of countless situations where human lives impact on wild animals, often with tragic results for the wildlife.

On this occasion, although a few people were inconvenienced at the time, the outcome for

the bird was a success as the rook was released again after a few days of cage rest at Vale.

Birds coming down chimneys, deer becoming disorientated in the middle of busy towns, gulls causing problems in cities, cats predating millions of animals, deer caught in metal railings.

The list of situations involving human and wildlife ‘conflict’ is endless and will only get worse. We have to find a way of living in harmony with the wildlife that we share the world with.

We have given the wildlife no choice but to adapt to living in our busy world so we have to adapt to having it here amongst us.

EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON 䡵 SUN 6th JULY: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206. 䡵 TUESDAYS 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th JULY: Senior British Showjumping, Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633 䡵 SUN 3rd AUGUST: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

䡵 SUN 17th AUGUST: Worcs & District RC One Day Event, Hilltop Cross Country, Ledbury HR8 1LN Tel: (01531) 632630. 䡵 RIDING SCHOOLS: Tewkesbury Riding School, Twyning.

Off A438, opposite Puckrup Hall.

07879 027790 Show jumping Show during the Summer holidays. Course set to various heights throughout the day members can spend the day learning and taking part.

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

䡵 Hundreds of visitors enjoyed demonstrations and talks at last month’s Vale Wildlife Rescue Open Day, which celebrated 30 years of the centre’s work.

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Local martial arts instructor Clive Harrison hosted a special training day in Tewkesbury, held in memory of one of his former taekwondo students.

Hayley Nalepa, a third degree black belt and national champion, who was tragically killed in a road accident four years ago.

The event at Tewkesbury Sports Centre offered the opportunity for martial arts students to try taster sessions and enjoy seminars in a wide range of martial arts disciplines with masters and instructors travelling from as far away as Devon and Cornwall.

Special guest was Hayley’s father Steve Napela, who like Hayley is a third Degree Black belt and student of Clive’s. He was presented with a fundraising cheque for £250 which will go to one of Hayley's favourite Cancer Charities.

Local clubs associated with Master Clive Harrison who took part were from Tewkesbury, Apperley, Longlevens, Brockworth, and Cheltenham.

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