November 2014

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Deborah Thompson is planning to open her new venture, Teddington Stores, early next month.

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# Taking shape: the new Teddington Stores ceries and newspapers plus a La Parisienne bakery.

There will be plenty of free car parking on site and over 200 square metres of shop space in the building, which over the years has been both a saddlery and a restaurant.

Refurbishment is now underway and when the

business opens, several new jobs will have been created.

Deborath is keen to talk to local growers and producers who may be interested in supplying Teddington Stores.

Staff are currently being recruited for the shop and in-store butchery. See adverts on page 21 of this magazine.

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NEW RAF DEFFORD MUSEUM IS A RUNAWAY SUCCESS

The new RAF Defford Museum at Croome Park, north of Tewkesbury, opened its doors at the end of September - and attracted over 1000 visitors in its first week.

The new museum is the outcome of ambitions first voiced many years ago by veterans who served at RAF Defford.

The airfield closed to flying in 1957, but many veterans were emotional witnesses to the opening ceremony.

“This is wonderful, absolutely marvellous”, said 94 year old Albert Shorrock, a former airframes fitter at Defford.

Albert was invited to cut the tape at the official opening ceremony which was attended by over 150 people. “We never thought we would see the day,” he added.

RAF Defford was a top-secret airfield built in the grounds of Croome Park, now owned by the National Trust.

It was at Defford that war-winning airborne radar was developed, tested and proven during the Second World War. By 1945, up to 3000 men and women were serving at the base.

The secret work con-

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# Former Defford air frames fitter Albert Shorrock, 94, cuts the tape to open the museum, assisted by Lord Flight who made the opening speech. tinued into the Cold War years, with virtually every type of aircraft used by RAF and Royal Navy - plus some from the US Air Force - being represented at Defford.

The museum records the achievements of the men and women of RAF Defford - service personnel, scientists and civilian staff.

It is a joint venture

between the National Trust at Croome, and Defford Airfield Heritage Group (DAHG) who secured grants from the Evesham-based company Severn Waste Services, and the Heritage Lottery Fund, to restore the building and fit out the museum.

The total cost was over £200,000.

The museum is

housed in a 1942 former RAF building which has been restored to its wartime appearance.

The new museum is open to visitors to Croome Park seven days a week from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm (4pm in winter). For visitors who pay for admission to Croome Park in the normal way (free to National Trust members), there is no charge for admission to the Museum.

For further information, see deffordairfieldheritagegroup.wordpress.com or visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

# Inside the museum

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Youth choir to join concert

# LOCAL HISTORIANS AT COUNTY AWARDS: At the Gloucestershire County History day on Saturday, Tewkesbury Historical Society had two members who were finalists for the County Jerrard Award. “Alas we did not win it - again, said THS chairman John Dixon.

“Derek Benson has now been a finalist six times - in each of the last five short-lists - and Sam Eedle once before, but also a winner in 2005.

“We are extremely proud of both of them, pictured above flanking Bryan Jerrard himself.”

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The Philomusica of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire will be joined by the Cheltenham Youth Choir for part of their commemorative concert in Tewkesbury Abbey this month.

The concert will be given on the evening before Remembrance Sunday in support of the work of the Royal British Legion.

Pieces by Elgar and Gurney, that were written during the Great War, form the centre part of the concert.

There wil also be a performance of The Tsunami Requiem, by Chris Williams, which was written to remember the tragedy that struck the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day 2004.

For this part of the concert, Philomusica will be joined by the young singers.

Philomusica’s Conductor, Linda Parsons said: “Our choir has always encouraged young musicians and we’re thrilled that this excellent choir will be taking part in the performance.”

The concert, on Saturday 8th November, begins at 7.30pm.

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# Karen Brennan and her team of volunteers at Bookworm, the charity bookshop in the High Street, who have generously donated £500 to the Tewkesbury Christmas Lights this year.

THE LIGHTS WILL SHINE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS The Tewkesbury Christmas Lights will shine again in the town this year and the organising committee is well advanced with the plans for the Christmas Market on Sunday 23rd November.

On the day, the High Street will be closed to traffic and filled with Craft Stalls, a Farmers’ Market and Funfair, whch will swing into action from 12 noon.

Father Christmas is booked to switch on the lights at 5.00pm.

Andrew Turner, of Tewkesbury Rotary Club, said “This year there will be even more stalls than usual to help

you spend your money on those important presents.

“To help fund the lights there will be an opportunity to Sponsor a Bulb in memory of a loved one or for that special occasion.

“Please cut out the form in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct and drop it into one of the shops with your donation.

“A recent generous donation of £500 from Bookworm, the charity bookshop in the High Street, is very much appreciated and will help towards the costs of organising the lights.”

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# Scenes from last year’s big switch on (Pics: Jack Boskett)

You can support The Festival of Lights on Sunday 23rd November by sponsoring a light bulb in memory of a loved one or as a Christmas gift. Your name will be included on our “Sponsor a Bulb” list which will be displayed in the Town Hall.

A donation of £5 will add your name to the growing list of sponsors.

Name……………………………………………………

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JEREMY IS READY TO TAKE DOORS AND WINDOWS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Less than eighteen months after joining an expanding glazing company in Cheltenham, Jeremy Phillips has been appointed as its Managing Director.

After thirteen years in the industry, Jeremy (who was born in Kemerton) joined Cheltenham based Clearway Doors & Windows Ltd as sales manager in June last year.

His brief was to develop the retail arm of the business in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester and the surrounding counties.

This included overseeing a major development to create one of the largest door and window showrooms in the area, and taking on the role of developing the range of the company’s products.

“The job attracted me initially, because it allowed me to expand into aluminium doors and windows, which are

# Jeremy Phillips gaining in popularity due to their slim frames, superior strength and green credentials.”

Jeremy, who has lived in Bredon for twenty years, is married to Angela and is the father of three sons.

He’s a keen supporter of Bredon Star Rugby Club, and spent ten years on the junior committee. Jeremy can be

found most Saturday afternoons on the touchline.

“Recently Clearway has helped Bredon Star with the construction of a new clubhouse,” said Jeremy.

“We installed an eight-pane set of aluminium bifold doors and the kitchen window. We were pleased to subsidise the cost as sponsorship for the club.”

Jeremy is looking forward to steering Clearway Windows & Doors onwards and upwards next year.

“We’ve got an exciting range of new products to take to the market, and an enthusiastic team to deliver the highest levels of customer service.”

To view the range drop into the showrooms at Manor Park Business Centre, Cheltenham, call 01242 513322 or visit the website www.clearwaydoorsandwindows. co.uk

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SWILGATE WORKS WILL PROTECT SUBSTATION Improvements to the River Swilgate in Tewkesbury have included protection measures for an electricity substation near Priors Park.

The Environment Agency, Tewkesbury Borough Council and Tewkesbury Nature Reserve Ltd (TNRL) have worked together on the project, which involved lowering areas of the riverbank and floodplain, then using the material to create a flood bund behind an electricity substation in Queen's Road. Banks have also been repaired elsewhere along the course of the river.

The small electricity substation, which is located at the edge of the floodplain, flooded in 2007 and left residents living in Priors Park without power for several days.

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Tewkesbury Rotary Fireworks The annual Tewkesbury Rotary Club Fireworks and bonfire is being held at the Vineyards Field (behind Tewkesbury Abbey) on Saturday 1st November.

Gates open at 6.15pm and the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm, with fireworks at 7pm. Refreshments are available and there will be a collection for charity.

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We would like to invite you to our

Open Mornings

Monday 10th November and Wednesday 12th November 2014 9.30 a.m - 11.00 a.m.

All welcome - just turn up on the day!

Enjoy a tour of our wonderful school and see the children in action!

For more information please contact the school:

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HELPING HAND FOR ROSES REFURB The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury has been given a helping hand of £150,000 to help kick-start its major refurbishment plans.

The 40-year-old theatre building is owned

by Tewkesbury Borough Council, and its members have agreed to invest the money to cover some of the essential works that are needed.

It will be spent on things such as the replacement of the theatre’s roof, the installation of a lift, the refurbishment of public areas and enlarging of facilities.

Theatre Director Deborah Rees said: “We’re delighted that Tewkesbury Borough Council have granted us £150,000 towards our 2015 refurbishment project.

“This grant means that we are now over halfway towards our fundraising target.

Tewkesbury Borough Council are major partners in this project and we are looking forward to working with them” The theatre has also recently secured £250,000 from the Arts Council to help fund the works.

Once the works have been completed, the theatre should be in a strong and sustainable position.

Discussions are currently taking place between the council and the theatre’s trust about the future of the lease – with the trust showing a willingness to consider a longer lease with full repairing responsibility.

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‘Queen of DADGAD’ set for Roses American singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid will be appearing at Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre this month, after an extensive eight week tour of the United States.

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# Sarah McQuaid

Sarah, whose voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” released a new single The Silver Lining last month, taken from her forthcoming

album which is due for release in February.

A captivating performer, Sarah seduces her audiences with banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship;

she is one of the finest exponents of playing the guitar in the melancholic ‘DADGAD’ tuning.

Her concert at The Roses will be on Thurs 13th November: details www.rosestheatre.org

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Engall Castle November Advert 24/10/2014 11:19 Page 1

155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

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Naunton

£625,000

Church End

£499,950

Forthampton

£460,000

Great Washbourne

£450,000

Kempsey

£375,000

Everything about this property exudes quality, from the copper downpipes on the extended part of the property to the oak cruck beams which emulate those found within the main cottage. Grade II Listed detached home with 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 large reception rooms; contemporary styled bathrooms; stunning gardens; detached double garage

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.

Corse Lawn

£340,000

A delightful double fronted detached cottage with character and charm. 3 good sized bedrooms; master with ensuite; dining room; large L shaped lounge; utility room; downstairs wc; boiler room; garage; gardens that back onto open fields. EPC D.

Bredon

£315,000 OFFERS INVITED

Rarely available within this sought after cul du sac in Bredon village centre, and within close proximity of the village shop, a link detached 2 double bedroom bungalow.

Shower room; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; garage; brick store; private gardens; ample parking; gas central heating. EPC D.

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This home sits in a prominent position backing onto the Church in the hamlet of Church End. Surprisingly spacious with 3 reception rooms; lounge with modern fuel burner; contemporary integrated kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; downstairs wc; 4 bedrooms; ensuite; double garage; landscaped garden; UPVC double glazed windows. EPC D.

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.

Apperley

£345,000

Characterful village cottage discreetly positioned with private south facing gardens. 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; downstairs wc; study; family bathroom; ample parking. EPC E.

Detached home with fabulous extension located within the popular residential area of Apperley Park. 4 bedrooms; master with large ensuite; lounge; dining room; study; large conservatory; kitchen/breakfast room; family bathroom; downstairs wc. Corner Plot; garage; shed and parking. Within walking distance of village school and community centre. EPC C.

The Meadows

Uckinghall

£335,000

£335,000

Executive styled detached home within walking distance of the town centre. 4 bedrooms; master with fitted wardrobes and ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; utility room; family bathroom; private rear garden; detached double garage. EPC C.

Sitting proudly in a slightly elevated position within this delightful village, an opportunity to own a beautifully presented and completely refurbished bungalow. 3 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; contemporary bathroom; modern kitchen; private gardens; ample driveway parking.

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Walton Cardiff

£295,000

This is a lovely immaculately presented light and spacious semi-detached home with the rear garden backing onto open fields with views towards Bredon Hill. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/ dining area/ family room; separate lounge; utility; bathroom; workshop/ outbuilding; ample driveway parking; front and rear garden. EPC tba.

£290,000 OFFERS INVITED

This is a lovely detached double fronted modern home in this popular residential area. 4 bedrooms - 2 with ensuite shower room; downstairs wc; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; family bathroom; detached double garage; ample parking; double glazed windows; gas central heating. EPC D.

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Walton Cardiff

£275,000

An attractive double fronted home with private rear garden, within this popular, established area of Walton Cardiff. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; downstairs wc; study; family bathroom; garage; driveway parking. EPC C.

£275,000

Located within a favoured area of Northway – a lovely spacious detached home. 4 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; utility room; large conservatory; family bathroom; private rear garden; integral garage; ample parking. EPC D.

A beautifully light and well presented detached double fronted home located in this favoured area of Walton Cardiff.

Close proximity to local primary school; 4 bedrooms; ensuite; downstairs wc; separate dining room; dual aspect lounge; modern kitchen; utility; private rear garden; garage on the side with ample driveway parking. EPC D.

Newtown

Twyning

Twyning

£220,000

£235,000

Immaculately presented and ready to move straight into this is a lovely home on the outskirts of the town within walking distance of the local facilities. 3 bedrooms; separate dining room; conservatory; contemporary kitchen; garage; ample parking; pretty garden; upvc double glazing, gas central heating. EPC D.

Northway

£275,000

£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.

A spacious 2 bedroom first floor apartment located at this prestigious address. Large lounge; separate dining hall; kitchen; master bedroom with fitted wardrobes; bathroom; communal grounds backing onto fields; garage; lovely countryside views. EPC tba.

Mitton

£200,000

Tewkesbury

£170,000

Home Abbey House

Webber House

£125,000

Town Centre

£125,000

Town Centre

This is an immaculately presented and maintained home which is ready to move straight into! Located at the end of the cul du sac adjacent to open fields, with the advantage of a garage/workshop to the side and gated side access to the rear. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/dining room; upstairs contemporary styled bathroom; EPC D.

Lower ground floor two double bedroom apartment in the popular sheltered accommodation development, Shephard’s Mead. Wet room shower; modern kitchen, box room, direct level access from the communal gardens; Parking, beautiful grounds, communal laundry, 24 hr care line; daytime manager; walking distance of local supermarket.

Spacious 3 bedroom home within the popular residential area of Oldfield and in easy walking distance of the town centre. Off road parking; good sized garden; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/dining room; study. Upstairs bathroom and separate wc. There is gas to the property and cavity wall insulation. Garage available to rent. EPC E.

This is a delightful town centre cottage that has been owned by the current vendor since its conversion approximately 6 years ago and offers open plan ground floor accommodation with the plumbing to create a wc; whilst on the first floor is a large double bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC C.

£135,000

Your friends and relations will certainly be envious of your views from this spacious first floor apartment, and you will feel like you're on holiday every day! In addition there are excellent communal facilities; including laundry room; lounge; guest suite; day time manager and beautiful grounds located on the High Street. EPC C.

£89,950 OFFERS INVITED

First floor town centre 2 bedroom apartment with the advantage of views and allocated parking! New upvc double glazed windows; 2 bedrooms; bathroom with shower over the bath; kitchen with wall and base units; walking distance of the towns amenities. EPC C.

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Were it not for a small group of dedicated volunteers it is doubtful if today there would be any Pleasure grounds through which we can walk, writes John Dixon. In 2014 local government alone cannot afford to maintain such facilities.

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The creation of the grounds in 1897, however, was very much a municipal enterprise which required volunteers to raise money by subscription.

Prior to that it was mainly privately owned wasteland, and was once the site of the “The Pound Wall Roadway”, a serpentine path which followed the line of the ancient roadway which was part of the main road via Deerhurst to Gloucester.

The Pleasure Gardens were created in 1897 from subscriptions from the people of Tewkesbury to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

As one might expect, the townspeople were not initially enthusiastic

but eventually the Borough Surveyor created, in the words of Tewkesbury Register, “a thing of beauty beyond question, and we hope that it may prove a joy forever.”

Its attraction was enhanced by the gaining of a gun from the Crimean War and a bandstand, both of which succumbed in the austerity of Second World War. Its nadir perhaps came during the inundation of 2007, although, before and since, the volunteers have seen their hard work thwarted by periodic floods.

It also spurred on the volunteers to recreate the beauty of 1897 by encouraging townsfolk once again to subscribe to new entrance arches to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of

# Tewkesbury ‘Then & Now, Volume II’ is a new booklet published by the historical society in aid of the Friends of Victoria Pleasure Gardens.

Featuring a selection of the ‘Then & Now’ articles from Tewkesbury Direct, it will go on sale at Alison’s Bookshop in the High Street later this month.

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Thanks to its Friends, the Victorian Pleasure Gardens, despite straightened public circumstances, will remain a joy forever.

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

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BREDON Extended village family home presented in very good order. Sizeable kitchen which is open plan to the dining room has integrated appliances.

Oak flooring, inset ceiling spot lights, feature raised fireplace. GCH, double glazing. £300,000

BREDON A rare opportunity to acquire a quirky character cottage located in a picturesque village location above Bredon Marina. Exposed beams, open fires, an oak panelled staircase, stone mullion leaded light windows. £275,000

BREDON 2 bed stone built character cottage.

Exposed beams, feature fireplaces in the Lounge and Kitchen/Breakfast room and a private mature cottage garden. Integral garage and off road parking for one car. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £225,000

WALTON CARDIFF Nicely presented four bed semi detached property. A great family home offering spacious living accommodation. Large conservatory, GCH, double glazing, off road parking, detached garage. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £220,000

TEWKESBURY A 3 bed link detached family home, refitted kitchen, garage conversion to dining room, double glazing and gas central heating.

Relatively private enclosed rear garden, off road parking for 3 vehicles. NO CHAIN. £215,000

TEWKESBURY A well presented family home both inside and out! Dated back to Victorian times this period semi detached house has been gradually improved over the years to provide comfortable living space. GCH & off road parking. £215,000

WALTON CARDIFF Well presented 4 bed town house, walking distance to primary school. PVCu double glazing & gas central heating, a south westerly facing low maintenance rear garden, garage en-bloc and off road parking for 2 cars. £192,000

TEWKESBURY Compact, smart & detached! This nicely presented two bedroom property has the potential to be a great purchase for those wanting to downsize/retire or first time buyer/investor. PVCu double glazing. NO ONWARD CHAIN.£190,000

TEWKESBURY This well presented extended 3 bed mid terrace has a large relatively private south westerly facing rear garden ideal for the keen gardener or families with children. PVCu double glazing and GCH, refitted Kitchen. £189,950

NORTHWAY Tastefully extended to provide extra downstairs accommodation 3 bed semi detached family home in a cul de sac location. Gas central heating and PVCu double galzing. Garage, parking and easily managed gardens. £185,000

BREDON 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow with a conservatory. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating , mature landscaped rear garden, garage and off road parking for 1 car. Ideal retirement property, professional couple/1st time buyer. £179,950

TEWKESBURY Period semi detached family home offers PVCu double glazing & gas central heating. 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom with a separate shower, garden and outbuildings /workshops . £125,000

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STEP BACK INN TIME - The Beckford Inn For over 200 years the Beckford Inn has thrived as a pub and restaurant on the A46 between Tewkesbury and Evesham.

Dating back to the mid-eighteenth century, the Beckford started life as an old coaching inn providing vittles to weary travellers as they made their way between the busy market towns of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

Our photographs provide two contrasting

images: left, the picture from 1809 shows the old stone building in an elevated position. The level of the road beside it has

been raised over the years. The photo above, from the same angle, shows the inn with Victorian additions.

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Worcester Road, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 6EB Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

01684 293103 • www.tewkesburygardencentre.co.uk

# Chantal Willis, Caroline Lane, Amanda Prout & Jo Holt, with Pauline Evans (seated)

Gloucester Express Travel on the move

A team of business travel experts are celebrating after moving into new offices located in the heart of Northway trading estate, and recently held an open day inviting friends, family and customers to view their new base.

Plus a huge range of Christmas Decorations, Lights, Gifts, Seasonal Food and Gift Vouchers We sell

Floral tributes, cut flowers, bouquets etc 01684 290288 maria@designforflowers.co.uk

LOGS COAL & GAS CREAM TEAS BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! Only with this voucher. Available Monday-Friday 3.00pm-4.30pm Valid until 30th November 2014

Pauline Evans of Gloucester Express Business Travel Centre has relocated her business from the Bredon Road to larger premises at the Status Office Park in Gannaway Lane off Northway Lane.

The majority of the team live locally, which means they can now leave their cars at home and walk to the office.

Pauline has worked in the travel industry for forty years, and opened her specialist business travel company in 2000.

She employs a team of five experienced staff who offer a personalised service for the international business

traveller.

Booking flights and hotels as well as organising all of the other associated travel arrangements for a successful trip, can be time consuming as well as costly when booked separately.

Gloucester Express aims to offer a comprehensive travel solution with the added benefit of cost savings.

“We are so glad we made the move”, comments Pauline “and we hope to be of assistance to many of the international businesses located on the business park”.

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Traditional breakfasts from only £5.25 all day Sunday Lunches from only £8.95 booking essential

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Stonehills

£324,950

Off Bredon Road

Offers in excess of £275,000

Walton Cardiff

£249,950

Executive four bedroom detached family home with front to back lounge, large separate dining room, kitchen breakfast with utility, four double bedrooms (ensuite to the master) , double garage

Substantial 4-5 bedroom family home with views to front of open farmland, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen with built in appliances, garage and walled garden.

4 bedrooms detached on a corner plot, lounge, dining room, kitchen breakfast, full width conservatory, UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, garage and walled garden.

Walton Cardiff

Hazel Avenue

Twyning

£225,000

£195,000

£189,950

One of the nicest 3 bedroom detached styles on Walton Cardiff, front to back lounge, front to back kitchen breakfast with utility, conservatory, 3 good bedrooms and ensuite, garage.

Immaculately presented 3 storey townhouse on the later part of the Walton Cardiff development, 19’ kitchen breakfast, 3 good bedrooms, square lounge, en suite and family bathroom, garage.

Rare opportunity at this price point, 3 bedrooms in the heart of the village in a cul de sac position, Twyning offers 2 public houses, shop, school, village green and the lovely River Avon.

Oldfield

Warren Road

Tewkesbury Centre

£169,950

Traditional double fronted 3 bedroom mid town house close to Tewkesbury town centre, front to back lounge, kitchen breafast, 3 good bedrooms and family bathroom, large gardens and no chain.

Exceptional 3 bedroom mid terrace backing on to amenity land, front to back lounge, kitchen breakfast, 3 good bedrooms and family bathroom, central heating, double glazing and ample off road car parking.

Perry Hill

PUBLIC NOTICE

£159,950

£110,000

Well proportioned 2 bedroom first floor apartment close to the lift, The Maltings is a managed, purpose built development for the over 55s with parking and guest flat, communal facilities.

Tag Estate Agents Will be hosting representatives from Bloor Homes at The Ancient Grudge on Saturday 8th November 2014 between 11.00am and 4.00pm.

Tag Estate Agents are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £166,950 for 2 Kingston Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 8QH. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Tag Estate Agents, 15 High Street, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 5AL, 01684 275276 before exchange of contracts.

£115,000

2 bedroom townhouse a short walk from Tewkesbury Town centre, lounge, kitchen breakfast, two double bedrooms and family bathroom, gas fired central heating and residents parking.

Feel free to drop in and find out about their exciting development in Stoke Orchard or any of their other developments in Gloucestershire, advice available on government assistance schemes such as ‘Help to Buy’

Tewkesbury: The Ancient Grudge, 15 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 275276 Fax. 01684 276661 Walton Cardiff: 4 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP. Tel. 01684 295417 Fax. 01684 851780 www.tagestateagents.co.uk | info@ancientgrudge.co.uk

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We warmly invite you to join us for a Fantastic Festive Celebration over Christmas and the New Year

The Fabulous Farmers Arms Christmas Menu Available from 29th November - 23rd December - bookings and pre-orders essential. Call 01452 780307 for details. Monday-Sunday lunches and Monday-Thursday evenings: 2 courses £18.50 pp, 3 courses £22.50pp, Friday and Saturday evenings (includes music) 3 courses £25.00pp.

Christmas Starters

Christmas Main Dishes

Christmas Desserts

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple and Brie Soup ...

Venison and Wild Mushroom Terrine ...

King Scallops and King Prawns ...

Madgetts Duck Breast ...

Lamb Fillet Medallions ...

Seafood Gratin ...

Goats Cheese and Herb Pannacotta ...

Mushroom, Asparagus and Blue Cheese Risotto

Roast Breast of Madgett’s Free Range Turkey ...

Roast Loin of Woodland Pork ...

Rib of Herefordshire Beef ...

Cotswold Lambshank ...

Free Range Breast of Chicken ...

Sea Bass Fillet ...

Crab, Pesto and Parmesan Crusted Cod Loin ...

Goats Cheese Potato and Red Onion Tart ...

Mushroom, Spinach and Camembert Wellington

Traditional Christmas Pudding ...

Sticky Toffee Pudding ...

Baileys Crème Brulee ...

Chocolate Brownie ...

Caramel Pannacotta ...

Chocolate and Cherry Roulade ...

Festive Fruit Salad ...

A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits ...

Selection of Chef’s Ice Creams Coffee and Chocolates to Finish

Farmers Arms Calendar of Up And Coming Events Not To Be Missed!

Saturday 15th November The Chris Quinn Continental Trio

The Continental Trio deliver a fast paced journey through the world of acoustic roots and jazz music. Expect the meanest delta blues guitar playing alongside Django Reinhardt inspired hot gypsy swing, awesome bluegrass flat picking as well as a selection of Chris’ critically acclaimed original songs. 2 Courses £15 per person or 3 Courses £19 per person.

Friday 28th November Rhiannon Lambert Sensational Soprano Opera to the West End

A fabulous journey featuring some of the most famous arias from the operas to some of the most famous songs from the musicals. She is one of the best in musical theatre after training with the Royal Academy of Music. Winner at a young age of Classic FM Singer Of The Year and described by Alfie Boe as “A beautiful girl with a beautiful voice, will go far.” 2 Courses £18.50 per person or 3 Courses £22.50 per person.

Friday 5th December A Classical Christmas with Sarah Minns

Award winning Soprano Sarah Minns, Leading Lady on West End stages will be treating you to a Christmas Carol featuring songs from Christmas Carols, Hymns and songs from the some of the best West End musicals.

Performing with Richard Black a Concert Pianist who has played Covent Garden and some of the biggest stages in the world.

Friday 12th December An evening with the Legendary Paul Da Vinci

Famous for singing the lead vocals for Sugar Baby Love with the Rubettes. This single release sold over 8 million records and Paul was also responsible for the high falsetto. He has performed with legends including David Essex, Elton John, Tom Jones, Ringo Starr and many more.

Saturday 29th November John Beckingham Jazz and Blues Band

Thursday 11th December An Evening with Lipinski Brothers Band

Saturday 13th December An Evening with Chris Quinn

A fantastic range of Jazz and Blues from the ages to the present day combined with our Christmas Menu.

This band is rocking and an award winning Beatles tribute band.

They perform a selection of Beatles hits and various covers from the sixties to the present day. Players at many prestigious London venues as well as the world famous Liverpool Cavern Club.

Chris Quinn is one of the world’s best acoustic guitarist according to Maverick Magazine. Well know for opening the Jools- Holland Orchestra on the BBC. An amazing evening of Blues, Folk, Country and much more. Followed by a disco.

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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 # ADAM JACKSON from Bredon-based aerial photography business TheocAir, captured this stunning Autumn morning image of Tewkesbury last month.

Adam uses a remote control drone helicopter with a camera suspended beneath it, to take photographs from heights of up to 400 feet. Aerial photography via drone is tightly regulated in the UK with only operators - like TheocAir - who hold Civil Aviation Authority permissions being able to undertake commercial work. To view some of Adam’s pictures (including local images), visit his website www.theocair.com

LANDLORDS Due to high demand we require all types of rental properties for waiting tenants.

# Nicki, Luca and Theo Halford from Twyning

SANTA’S SPECIAL WINNERS! The Halford family for Twyning are celebrating after winning tickets for one of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Santa’s Specials.

Nicki entered the competition in last month’s Tewkesbury Direct, correctly naming Rudolph’s reindeer chums as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder (sometimes called Donder and Donner), and Blitzen (also known as Blitzem and Blixen). Nicki and her husband Lee win a family ticket for one of the GWR’s special trains, where her children Luca and Theo will meet the great man himself. Santa Special services start on Saturday 29th November. Tickets for journeys from Cheltenham Race Course and Toddington station are available online at www.gwsr.com

• Local independent company • Specialists in Lettings and Property Management • Providing a unique personal & professional service • Covering the three counties from our central Tewkesbury office • Able to tailor our services to meet your specific requirements • Free property investment advice and property valuations with no obligation • Comprehensive referencing carried out on all tenants • Rent guarantee and legal cover available BROADHEATH, WORCS NEW LD BUI

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We are pleased to offer this brand new four double bedroom detached house, situated in a small exclusive development of four band new homes located in the heart of the sought after village of Broadheath on the outskirts of Worcester. Boasting two large en-suite bedrooms, double garage, granite worktops etc

We are pleased to offer this stunning detached FOUR double bedroom house, set in the rural village location of Pamington, offering easy access to the motorway, Tewkesbury & Bishops Cleeve. Boasting rural living with beautiful country views, a large south facing garden, large rooms & drive with garage. *Pets Considered*

On offer is this UNIQUE & STUNNING three bedroom character cottage, situated in the rural village of Shuthonger, just outside the historic Town of Tewkesbury.

Renovated to a very high standard throughout & boasting original features, log burner, oak framed garage, under floor heating. *Pets Considered*

HEATH DRIVE, WORCS

STONEHILLS, TEWKESBURY

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN

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£995 pcm

Immaculately presented four double bedroom detached house located in the extremely popular and accessible location of St Peters Worcester.

Boasting three reception rooms, enclosed rear garden, four double bedrooms, garage, gas central heating and master with en suite.

£650 pcm

We are pleased to offer this well presented two double bedroom house located in the very sought after area of Stonehills Tewkesbury. Boasting a DETACHED GARAGE, CONSERVATORY & EN-SUITE. Further benefiting from open plan kitchen/diner, two parking spaces and modern bathroom. **AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY**.

£650 pcm

Recently decorated CHARMING two/three double bedroom Town house situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire.

Benefiting from quiet sought after location and off road parking.

Small Pets Considered. **Available immediately**

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# LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER JACK BOSKETT was there to capture all the fun of Tewkesbury’s Mop Fair last month. The annual event has long been a popular meeting place for friends; can you spot yourself amongst this year’s revellers?

10% EVERYTHING IN STORE! Special Offer for November 2014 Only

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NEW CYCLES & ACCESSORIES to suit all ages and tastes - in stock now!

RESERVE YOUR CYCLE NOW AND GET A FREE BIKE LOCK

CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES Polishes • Oil • Tools • Bulbs We try to go the extra mile, so it’s FREE FITTING on wipers, bulbs and batteries - and FREE TESTING of batteries and alternators

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As well as beautiful and unusual fashions at Pretty Special, you will always find gorgeous silver jewellery set with semi precious stones, funky and practical bags, scarves in a myriad of colours and lots of fabulous gift ideas at really affordable prices!

Gift vouchers also available.

93 Church Street Tewkesbury 01684 299160 Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and on Sundays in December

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Move into your perfect home in Stoke Orchard even sooner with our Home Exchange* Open Day event on Saturday 8th November.

A quality development with the best of both worlds being situated between Tewkesbury and Cheltenham.

Visit our Open Day event at TAG Estate Agents, for free valuations and find out more about how we can buy your current home and help complete your chain. So there’s absolutely nothing to stop you moving in and enjoying your new Bloor home in time for Christmas. New 4 bed detached homes released for sale.

TAG Estate Agents at High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5AL

Book a viewing today. Call 01242 681455 or visit bloorhomes.com We’ll be there Saturday 8th November from 11am – 4pm.

*Home Exchange and all Bloor Homes’ incentives and schemes are subject to terms and conditions and are available on selected developments and selected plots only. Terms and conditions apply. Image shown is for illustrative purposes only and does not depict any particular plot.

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OPENING SOON

TEDDINGTON STORES An exciting new local store is opening soon at Teddington Hands

STAFF REQUIRED

Teddington Stores is looking for friendly, reliable people to join our dedicated team.

Our outlook is to work hard for our customers to sell high quality food and drink. If you take a pride in your job, are clean and tidy, and have a can-do attitude with an adaptable personality, please apply.

Salary will be dependent on experience and full and part-time positions are available.

Interested? Then contact Deborah Thompson Teddington Stores, Teddington Hands, Tewkesbury GL20 8NE email: enquiries@teddingtonstores.co.uk

New exhibition by Tewkesbury artists The Paint Pot in Barton Street is delighted to present Tewkesbury Collective, an exhibition featuring two of Tewkesbury’s finest artists.

Melissa Turland, an illustrator and Lezli Lawrence, a glass artist will be presenting their own works in what promises to be a unique collaboration.

Their work will be on sale with prices starting from £10 - and visitors will have the opportunity to buy some bespoke items in time for Christmas.

past the high street shops and appreciate them.”

Amber bath, Lezli Lawrence

Lezli Lawrence is a glass artist whose interest in the medium has developed over the last decade.

Much of her work is experimental, and her approach has led to a varied range of styles and applications Lezli says: “A particular area of inspiration for me is waterscapes and water life, as water and glass both share the same enigmatic qualities of being looked upon and through at the same time.”

The pair, who both run courses at The Paint Pot will be available throughout the exhibition to provide an insight into their work.

The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 22nd November.

Cresswells, Melissa Turland

Melissa Turland’s work has featured in a series of books called Great War Britain. For this exhibition she has focused on the architecture around the town.

Melissa says: “Tewkesbury has some fascinating buildings.

“I want people to take the opportunity to look

Our multi-award winning butchery business is now recruiting for an exciting new shop opening soon within the new Teddington Stores.

We require:

EXPERIENCED SHOP BUTCHER TRAINEE/ APPRENTICE ASSISTANT SHOP BUTCHER Interested? Then please apply to Martin Gilder, Martin’s Meats, Unit 5, Orchard Industrial Estate, Toddington GL54 5EB or email your cv to martingilder@martinsmeats.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - CHELTENHAM Locally, Clearway Doors & Windows Ltd has been one of the market leaders in domestic PVCu and aluminium installations for over three decades. To meet a growing demand for our products, we are seeking key members of staff to join our team in Cheltenham

Window & Door Installers

Window Surveyor We are looking for experienced surveyor of aluminium and PVCu windows and doors to help develop our domestic and commercial business.

If you have experience in the field of domestic aluminium and PVCu window and door installation and are looking to further your career you should talk to us. Competitive rates of pay and pension.

Fully equipped vans provided.

Applicants must be highly organised and presentable.

Duties will involve accurate measuring for replacement and new build windows and doors, liaising with our Production Manager and Installation Manager as well as suppliers.

Aluminium window fabricators

The position comes with an attractive salary and pension scheme. Company van provided.

Experienced aluminium window fabricators required for our factory in Cheltenham. Hours of work 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Attractive pension scheme.

To apply for any of these opportunities, please contact Jeremy Phillips, Managing Director, on 01242 430436 or email info@clearway-d-w.co.uk

Based in Cheltenham and established in 1983, Clearway have over 30 years' experience helping customers transform their homes.

We offer an unbeatable range of double glazed windows, doors and conservatories in aluminium, PVCu and composite materials.

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BISHOPS CLEEVE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Villages and small towns are becoming increasingly popular for choice and diverse shopping.

Shoppers are eager to explore the unique and diverse shops that these towns have.

Bishops Cleeve is no exception and the town will be welcoming shoppers when the Christmas lights switch on will be on Saturday 15th November at 5pm.

With free parking, Cleeve boasts shops for gifts, footwear, ladies clothing, fruit and veg, butchery, delicatessen, flowers, DIY, fine food, pharmaceutical, party goods, dry cleaning for the party season, cafes and hostelries to enjoy.

For those who enjoy live music, Cleeve Tythe Barn is now a very popular venue for many mainstream live music acts.

Appearing at the venue will be The Zombies on the 7th and 8th November, John Etheridge virtuoso guitarist on 9th November, Judy Tzuke on 21st December and Paul Jones and Dave Kelly on

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the 9th January.

President of Bishops Cleeve Chamber of Commerce, David Billingham, says “With a variety of interesting shops, cafes and businesses plus major names

Tesco, Co-Operative, Lidl and The Factory Shop our town is an ideal place to shop, with easy parking local shopping is becoming more popular. So pop down and see for yourself.”

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Guest speaker for the evening is Chris Green often described as “The best chairman BR never had” and a leading name in the rail industry.

The meeting commences at 7.30pm with complimentary refreshments offered beforehand, non members welcome.

! Lots of gift ideas for Christmas at The Cats Whiskers

TEWKESBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING OPPORTUNITY Residents in Tewkesbury Parish, Twyning, Northway, Ashchurch Rural and Forthampton are the front runners in giving residents the opportunity to shape or have a say in how their local area will look like in future years. ! The Parish Council offices

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To help deliver their vision communities that take a proactive approach by drawing up a neighbourhood plan or

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Susan found the dogs always felt relaxed and enjoyed being groomed within a calm and relaxed atmosphere, and when it was time to go home they always wanted to stay for more additional pampering.

She decided there was an opening within the grooming industry offering a one to one service with your dog. She trained as a veterinary nurse when leaving school and owned a successful pet shop business which she sold as a going concern, following this her career went into sales for many years until she was lucky enough to follow her passion to pursue a career once again with animals and open her own grooming studio.

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While your pet is in Pawfection’s care it will be groomed to the highest standard and will be given the greatest level of attention at all times.

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HOME COMFORTS FOR OUR TROOPS

Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club present

Christmas at the park.

A Variety of Stalls including; Handmade Jewellery, Candles, food, local ale, Hand Made Christmas Cards, Beauty Gift Products and many more!

Christmas carols to set the scene with a Santa’s Grotto at £5.00 for the Children, and Mulled Wine/Cider available for the adults.

Sunday Lunch available on the day bookings advisable on 01684 295405.

Sunday 7th December For further details on our Christmas Parties & New Year’s Eve Packages please contact on 01684 295405.

Thinking of a buying a printer this Christmas?

For office or home use we are offering a seasonal special discount of 10% off the price of any printer!

Talk to your local printing expert at Cartridge World, 84 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PY *Bring this advert into your Tewkesbury store to claim your 10% discount.

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Nickie Philipson-Stow, Owner of Tewkesbury’s popular childrens clothing shop, The Orange Pig, is collecting home comforts for the Armed Services and their families.

A supporter of the Support Our Soldiers Charity, Nickie is inviting readers to donate items which can be sent to our troops serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, HM Ships and overseas operations.

The type of items being sought include the following: Savoury Items nuts, snacks, pot noodled, crisps, Pringles, oat cakes and rice cakes.

Sweet Items - cakes, biscuits, cereal bars,sweets, chocolate, lollies, mints, chewing Recreation - puzzle travel games, pens, gum, tinned fruit and books, playing cards, notebooks, sketch pads, drinks sachets. paints and brushes.

Toiletries & Clothing - wet wipes, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, talc, razors, shaving gel, tissues, lips salve, socks, undies, t-shirts.

Sundries - clothes pegs, travel wash, solid air freshener, ziplock bags, mini hot-water bottles, hand warmers, insect wipes and tealights.

If you can help then pop your donation into Nickie at The Orange Pig, 122 High Street, Tewkesbury.

Cartridge World don’t just sell printer cartridges!

Times have changed significantly since Cartridge World opened its doors in this area in January 2004. Back then, a smart phone was a mobile in a nice case, a tablet was prescribed by your doctor and 'the cloud', well, that delivered rain, mostly!

Fast forward 10 years and these innovations have revolutionised our world. Wherever you are in the world the internet and web based devices enable you to control your life remotely. Whether it's setting your central heating, running a bath or printing documents and photos you no longer need to be in the room.

Whilst Cartridge World cannot help you with your bathing requirements, we are your local experts on printing matters. From wireless printers to Apple Airprint, Cloud printing and beyond, we stock a wide range of printers to suit most needs. We are happy to explain the jargon and can demonstrate their capabilities in-store.

Our recommendations are based on giving excellent quality at competitive prices and when used in conjunction with our great value own brand printers cartridges, much lower printing costs, as well.

In addition, for businesses throughout the area, we have developed a range of cost effective printing options, designed to help reduce expenses. We offer free print audits to highlight printing output, analyse spend and ascertain where savings can be made. Your business may even be eligible for a FREE printer under our PrintMax service.

For more information please call Steve on 01684 276889 or visit us at 84 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PY or 6 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD.

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TOP TIPS FOR SAFER WEB BROWSING As the nights draw in and people’s attention is drawn to surfing the internet and using their computers more frequently, Tewkesbury Computers start to see a rise in customers bringing PCs into the offices which have been infected with unwanted software.

Combined with the many scams that are going around at the moment, this makes computing a minefield for the user who just wants their computer to work.

Tewkesbury Computers want the readers of Tewkesbury Direct to be vigilant and know what action to take to avoid such problems.

Install an antivirus program, don't open email messages from unfamiliar senders (or email attachments that you don't recognise), use a pop-up blocker with your browser, keep Windows and your antivirus program updated.

If you are unfortunate enough to catch a virus or PUP (potentially unwanted program) you can recognise such an event by the fact that your computer runs more slowly than normal, stops responding or freezes often, crashes and restarts every few minutes, or restarts on its own and then fails to run normally.

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THANK YOU to all my customers old and new for making my first two years in business so enjoyable.

Please come and see me for all help, advice and all your pet requirements.

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YOU’VE FOUND A WHAT?

Here at Vale Wildlife Hospital we receive calls for help throughout every day from members of the public, vets, the RSPCA and even the police, writes Caroline Gould.

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The majority of these calls result in the casualty being brought in to us by the finder e.g. injured hedgehogs, blackbirds and all manner of other small mammals and birds.

When we get calls to larger casualties such as badgers, foxes, deer or swans we send our staff out to help because of the risks involved in handling these animals.

One day in September we took a call from the police informing us about an emu that had been reported wandering down a lane leading up to the A38 just south of Gloucester.

We do already have an emu, Cilla - one of our permanent residents - so we are well aware that there are potential dangers in handling birds such as this.

We took all the details and exact location and contacted the finder directly, who informed us that they had managed to herd the emu into a fenced compound used for storing his works equipment and vehicles.

We gathered together the equipment that we thought we would need including our large

twenty feet by six feet ‘run-in’ net that we use for deer, not really having a clue how we were going to carry out the ‘rescue’.

We got advice from our vet regarding dose rates for sedatives in case this was necessary, hitched up our stock trailer and set off.

When we arrived, we found that the emu, a 56 feet tall flightless bird was in fact a rhea, a smaller but similar bird originating from South America.

Nonetheless these birds are still capable of inflicting serious injuries so we approached carefully and Martin swiftly got hold of her and put her into the trailer.

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soon realised that, as well as a nasty injury on her neck, she was extremely underweight so we guessed that she had been lout for some time, struggling to find food.

Over the next couple of weeks she needed some intense treatment as she was so undernourished and weak, we thought we were going to lose her at one stage.

We had to tube feed her and also give her fluids by injections under the skin (600mls at a time) and she gradually became stronger until she finally started to eat for herself.

Once she did, there was no stopping her and she put on 2.5kgs in the

space of just one week!

She was soon well enough to join our other two rheas (also permanent residents) and is well on the way to full health.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

EXPLORING THE AVON’S NEWEST WETLAND

Four years ago work began to create a brand-new Wetland nature reserve by the River Avon near Nafford Lock.

Unlike its neighbour, the sign to Nafford (1). The Gwen Fitch Reserve, the route is way marked new John Bennett nature with the ‘Shakespeare’s reserve has public access Avon Way’ logos as well - allowing walkers and as yellow arrows. ornithologists to observe Bear right down the a wide range of birds path and follow the and wildfowl. arrows across the fields The land was given by for about three quarters Mrs Wimpy Bennett, of a mile, until you meet who wanted to create a the road at Nafford (2). reserve in memory of her Walk past Nafford # Bredon Hill provides an imposing backdrop husband.

House and at the drive follow the path across Bear left along the For this walk we shall turn right (3) and follow the small island. Cross path until you reach a start from the village of the path down between the bridge over the secgate on your right, with Great Comberton and the fences to emerge on ond weir, (5) with the information boards follow part of the 88 mile to the river bank. waters rushing impresabout the John Bennett long Shakespeare’s Go over the bridge on sively beneath you. This Nature Reserve (6).

Avon Way. This traces top of the weir (4) and is a popular spot for Follow the permissive the river from its source cross Nafford Lock by anglers and canoeists. path as directed, to reach to where it joins the the swing bridge, then the observation hide, Severn at Tewkesbury. which is kept locked.

There is no off-road As this is a ‘there and parking in Great back’ walk, simply reComberton, so please trace your footsteps from park with care and this point. respect to residents in When you return to the village street. It is Nafford Lock, note the probably less intrusive wind-powered water to park at the north end pumps in this area. of the village, near the These are used to prowar memorial. vide water for the wetFrom here, walk back land habitat. The two up through the village, larger ones, closest to and just before the weirs, feed the Gwen Waterbrook House, look # The John Bennett Nature Reserve and its hide Fitch nature reserve for the Public Footpath

# Important: the River Avon is prone to flooding; when floods occur the walk will not be possible, nor would it be safe to attempt it. Please check weather reports/flood warnings before setting off # Distance: approx. 3 miles (from point 1 on map) # Car Parking: with care in Great Comberton village # Refreshments: The Bell, Eckington or The Anchor in Eckington. There is also a shop in Eckington. # Not to scale: OS Sheet 190 recommended (established in 2001) to which there is no public access.

As you walk back from Nafford to Great Comberton, away to your right is the scarp

side of Bredon Hill, dominated by Battens Wood.

You may also catch a glimpse of Woollas Hall a Grade II ‘star’ listed Elizabethan manor dating back to the 1600s.

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Opening Soon within Teddington Stores

WWI Centenary: Month by Month - by John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society

NOVEMBER 1914

1 Nov: drowning of A/B Halling at the Battle of Coronel off Chile; a rare Naval death 1-18 Nov: Ypres I —”terrible shellfire”, with Germans making attack after attack; causes death of Pte H.G. Stubbs on 4th (dow) followed on 11th by Pte. Keylock after furious attack by Prussian Guard: 17,500 Germans v 7,850 BEF; no breakthrough and 18th battle peters

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Beautiful, bespoke works of art in time for Christmas If you know someone who loves country life, then local artist Kay Doble might just have the perfect and unique Christmas gift for them.

Kay, who grew up in Kemerton, has worked in many different creative industries in London and the South West - including costume design in TV and theatre.

Being passionate about working with natural materials and generally fascinated by nature, she decided to study taxidermy and before long moved back to this area to become a full-time artist.

“With a particular emphasis on working with fabric, I decided to combine all the creative

! Kay Doble at work skills I had learnt to produce something that was completely original - and a more modern and

fresh take on the art form,” said Kay. “I offer a range of framed artwork, composed using tanned bird skins (with feathers intact) and animal skins as well compositions made entirely of duplicated feathers.

“The intention is to make something beautiful, completely original and abstract – which allows us to forget that it’s an animal and simply focus on the details.

“As I predominantly work with game birds such as pheasants and partridges, my work appeals to people who

are interested in field sports - but also to anyone that appreciates wildlife and the natural beauty and iridescence of feathers.”

Everything is sourced and hand-made to order

by Kay - from field to frame - with a delivery time of 1-2 weeks.

Kay has a wide experience of ethical sourcing and always works within industry standard practice.

A small range of her original framed artwork is also available from stock. For further information see the ‘Shop’ at www.kaydoble.com

! Above and top right: examples of Kay’s unique creations using feathers

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There are beautifully described scenes of a rural coastal landscape and the struggles of a sheep farmer

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in springtime living a solitary existence and missing the love of his life.

There are also graphic scenes involving the "Big Man", which some readers might flinch at, but these brief passages are lost in the beauty of the writing.

Two lonesome men, how their lives intermingle and the outcome make a great read. A story well told in beautiful prose.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room 138-139 High Street Tewkesbury

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We have a great selection of Christmas Fare including turkeys and lots of other festive goodies

Order your turkey before Dec 6th and get £1 off for every kilo in weight (excludes bronze turkeys)

Award winning meat, pies, bread,cakes, pastries and so much more. In fact, everything you would expect to find in a supermarket!

Hot Drinks ‘to go’ by Simply Coffee We are your ONLY local Nisa Store, serving Tewkesbury and the surrounding villages

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STORE: Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-4pm POST OFFICE: Tues & Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm, Sat 9.30am-11.30am STORE: 01684 276412 POST OFFICE: 01684 275993 32 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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THE BERKELEY ARMS Church Street, Tewkesbury Telephone: 01684 290555 Mobile 07931 692227 Real Pub • Real Food • Real Ale Children and Dogs Welcome See our main ad in Tewkesbury Direct

PUB QUIZ ????

Test your powers of recall with six of the best questions in this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Pub Quiz. ! 1: Which historical figure gave his name as ‘John Johnson’ after his arrest in November 1605?

Tewkesbury

LIVE! ! SUN 2nd NOV: Greg Winters, Nottingham Arms.

! TUES 18th NOV: Sarah McQuaid, The Roses Theatre

Tasha (4-7pm), The White Bear.

! SUN 23rd NOV: Melvyn Hancox, Nottingham Arms.

! SAT 8th NOV: Counterfeit Stones, The Roses Theatre.

Sean Saye (4-7pm), The White Bear.

! SUN 9th NOV: Nikki Lloyd, Nottingham Arms.

! SUN 30th NOV: Roger Danter, Nottingham Arms.

Jackie Baker(4-7pm), The White Bear.

Sax Appeal (4-7pm), The White Bear.

! FRI 14th NOV: Cwmbach Male Choir, Nottingham Arms.

! THURS 4th DEC: Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Roses Theatre.

! SAT 15th NOV: Laura Snowden, The Roses Theatre. ! SUN 16th NOV: Sax Appeal, Nottingham Arms.

Tasha (4-7pm), The White Bear.

! SAT 13th DEC & SUN 14th DEC: Tewkesbury Town Band Popular Annual Christmas Concerts to complete the band’s 40th anniversary year.

The Roses Theatre.

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

Thursday 27th November

OUR FAMOUS PIE NIGHT RETURNS! Eat as much as your like £10.50 per person

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! 2: Which author’s novels include Fludd, Beyond Black and Wolf Hall?

! 5: Which music genre, a precursor to reggae, originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s?

! 3: Which company was founded by PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998?

! 6: Which Premiership Football Club is nicknamed ‘The Eagles?’

! 4: Which TV programme has been hosted by Janet Ellis, Peter Purves & Helen Skelton?

ANSWERS: 1. Guy Fawkes; 2.Dame Hilary Mantel; 3.Google (did you Google the answer?); 4. Blue Peter; 5.Ska; 6. Crystal Palace

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! TEWKESBURY SAVE THE CHILDREN CHRISTMAS FAIRS: Tuesday 4th Nov, 6-8pm (£3 inc wine and nibbles) and Wed 5th Nov 10am-2pm (£2 inc. tea, coffee and Biscuits). York Barn, Tredington GL20 7BP. ! OVERBURY SCHOOL OPEN MORNING: Fri 21st Nov, 9am-10.30pm.

Call 01386 725235 for details. ! FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: you will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking is essential: please call 01684 293086. ! MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tues, 10am-11am, 50+.

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkes.

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

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

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

Bredon Village Hall.

Market Returns

This month’s Farmers’ and Craft Market will be held on Abbey Lawns Car Park on Saturday 8th November (9am-1.30pm).

The market has a great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts.

Stalls include beer and cider, meat and cheese, locally grown fruit and vegetables, jams and chutneys, bread, cakes, pastries, honey, gifts, jewellery and much more.

NOVEMBER AT TEWKESBURY YMCA RAILWAY SOCIETY Guests presenters this month include Lord Peter Berry with ‘The Whitfield collection - B&W images from 1946-1953’ on Tuesday 11th, and Rob Stephens with ‘Steam in the Far East’ on Tuesday 18th November.

Members evenings will be held on other Tuesdays in the month.Meetings start at 7.45pm (01684) 290136

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT SALE & MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 9am-1pm Cheltenham Race Course, Evesham Road, Prestbury - on the Racecourse car park with 10 acres of hard standing New entrance in Southam Lane

FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC Over 200 Sellers Every Week

Finally we are back every week at Cheltenham Racecourse!

We would like to thank all our booters for their support in getting the market back running regularly - we are very happy to be back and we hope you are too!

See you all EVERY SUNDAY

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Telephone 01684 276937 Email tewkesbury@rodericksdental.co.uk Web www.tewkesburyhousedental.co.uk Our practice is committed to providing you with the best possible dental care and advice, and excellent customer service. We believe our expectations match your expectations.

• You are welcomed in a friendly, professional manner.

• You are provided with compassionate, high quality care and advice from a patient-centred team.

• You receive options to make informed decisions about your dental treatment.

• Our dental professionals put your interests first.

The members of our dental team are:

Dentists: Irina Mohammadi–Far, Feyisayo Atinuke-Tayo, David Hotchen, Nisar Khan, Imogen Knight, John Newland, Matthew Layfield, Sheetal Patel. Hygienist: Katherine Barrett.

If you would like to register at Tewkesbury House Dental Practice please call 01684 276937. Where one of the Reception team will be happy to help you.

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FUNDRAISING IN STYLE

Ell Hair Salon owner, Emma Lawson, recently held a charity evening at her Barton Street business.

The event entitled “Revamp Your Image” attracted a supportive audience who were given demonstrations from Paul Mitchell Hair and CID make-up products. The Ida Freeman Dance Group, Sway, gave a performance.

The Alzheimers Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Charity were both beneficiaries of £250 each from proceeds of the evening.

Emma asked us to thank all who supported the evening and to let readers know another is planned for late January.

Photographs taken by Jane Adams Portraits. Please visit www.janeadamsportrait s.co.uk.

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Theocus Furniture Liz O’Sullivan Calligraphy cards Forever Living aloe vera products Isaacs Shoes Darbee – Honey and candles from their own Bees Spinsnips Kashmir Dreams Lisa Warren Hand-made Jewellery Deerhouse Ltd – Fabric Gifts Mithra Designs – Hand crafted stained glass goods Woody Marvellous Jack Boskett Photography Sharon Wrightson - Patchwork and Quilted Gifts Joy Everitt – Hand made aprons, tea cosies and bags Miss P’s Cake Shop Sweets and Treats Yew Tree Glass – stained glass sun catchers Flat Cap Designs handmade cushions, lavender hearts & owls Ulster Weaver Linen gifts Phoenix Trading Jays Art – Hand Made Teddy Bears Usbourne Books Jennie Pezet – Hand Made cushions with a soft toy Goodies Jewellery - hand crafted jewellery Painswick Pets & Greenleaves Aromatherapy

Films by Don Freeman Ann Townend Hall, Church End, Twyning Friday 7th November at 7.00pm Tickets £5 from Pam Page T. 01684 292599 including coffee and biscuits.

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FISH & CHIPS NIGHT CRUISE MARKS END OF SUMMER FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS Update your look for the Christmas party scene this coming season, from updos to new colours, our experienced stylists provide you with the WOW factor.

We have also extended our opening hours this December and have a selection of Christmas gifts available.

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For Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service their Annual Fish & Chips Supper and Night Cruise is always a popular event and this year was no exception.

At the end of September unit members and partners took three boats including their own training vessel MVS Minerva up through Strensham Lock to the Flybridge at Defford for their supper.

Head of Unit Nic Price said "Although we started in the light by the time we came to leave the Flybridge darkness had drawn in and it was a particularly dark that evening on the river as there was no moon.

Fortunately many of the members have local knowledge of the river and were able to negotiate the lock and find their way safely back.

As well as being a pleasant social occasion it was also good training and practice to use these boats at night. Although this event marks the end of our evening training sessions afloat for the year the unit members will still be kept busy as a full Autumn programme has been planned with meetings every Monday evening mostly at the Day Centre

and members will have the opportunity to be afloat in the day as often as possible too throughout the Winter."

New members are always welcome please telephone Nic Price on 0781 4913995 for details.

! MVS Minerva at Strensham Lock

! Severn Unit MVS and partners at their Fish and Chips Supper Evening at The Flybridge

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EXPLORER SCOUTS ENJOY ALPINE TRIP OF A LIFETIME During the summer Pioneer Explorer and Network scouts from Tewkesbury joined 1st Staunton scouts on an exciting expedition to Switzerland staying at Kandersteg International Scout Centre with scouts from around the globe.

The highlight of the week was hiking to a glacier, staying overnight in an alpine hut with instruction in ice climbing and crevasse rescue practice.

Cable cars were used access high level hikes in the surrounding area,

they went sledging on a 700m summer run and spent a day at natural thermal springs.

Young people aged 14 – 17.5 interested in joining Pioneer Explorer scouts can contact Chris Lodwig on 01684 295244.

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MAYOR'S FLORAL PRESENTATION On the evening of October 21st in Tewkesbury Town Hall the Mayor of Tewkesbury Cllr Chris Danter presented shields and certificates to many businesses within the town who she had judged to have created and maintained the best and most imaginative floral display this year.

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The event was sponsored by Tewkesbury in Bloom. Businesses who achieved 1st place in the various categories were the Fishnet Chip Shop, the Abbey Tea Rooms, Church Street Bed and Breakfast Antiques and Avonside Taxis.

The Mayor told the assembled group how especially good the offering was this year.

This was reflected in Tewkesbury's success in the Britain in Bloom competition.

She and the Chairman of the Bloom group both hoped that more and more businesses would get involved in increasingly colourful and attractive displays, which was good not only visually, but also encouraged visitors and might even lead the town to further success in the Bloom competition next year.

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Fifteen years old and counting for alison’s bookshop In 1999 Tewkesbury did not have an independent bookshop and hadn’t had one for over ten years. Ian Nicholson spotted this little anomaly and decided that it was high time it was put to rights and so alison’s bookshop and musicroom opened its doors.

Now fifteen years on and you are looking for or said time and again, A message from Ian this wonderful, interesthelp with recommenda“How wonderful to find and staff, “thank you all ing and simply amazing tions. Ian has a tremena real bookshop”. of our lovely customers bookshop is still here on dous knowledge of his alison’s is also quite who have supported us the High Street selling a stock that he can access big! Especially for an through thick and thin vast range of titles and with lightning speed! Of independent and if you and continue with your genres (around 20,000) course there are some haven’t been in before, loyalty, we wouldn’t be plus classical CDs, sheet books that will not be in be prepared. It doesn’t here without you.” music, “the best” cards stock and in that case a look it from the outside alison’s bookshop and music accessories. speedy order is usually but inside, “a tardis” is welcomes everyone – 15 With new titles arriving in the next day. how it is often described. years old and counting. every week, the thing to So what else makes Downstairs, one side of do is to come in, look alison’s different and the shop is just for the around and spend some worth visiting? children while the rest is time in the shop to Well, for a start an primarily fiction, then appreciate just what independent is always upstairs there are differthere is on offer. going to be uniquely ent rooms, nooks and On top of all this Ian interesting and able to crannies and places to and his staff are really offer something extra rest your weary self if helpful and welcoming that a multiple cannot. A you decide to stay and ! Ian Nicholson and will go to great recent quote from a cusperuse a while (and lengths to find any book tomer and one that is hopefully you will). ! Photo by Nick Jones

LOOKING FOR AN UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT? Tewkesbury Antique Centre was established almost thirty years ago and it offers customers a warm welcome.

There is an interesting and diverse choice of unusual antiques and collectables, including vintage toys, dolls house furniture, interiors for the home, furniture, vinyl, clothes and books.

The wonderful building dates back to 1777 and John Wesley. It has had many uses including YMCA, theatre, a billet for troops, Masonic hall and auction rooms.

It now lends itself beautifully to the eclectic mix of items within its walls.

It is open seven days

a week from 10am (11am on Sundays) giving you a perfect chance to spend some relaxing browsing in the centre itself.

With the Christmas Season approaching our varied display will give you inspiration for a different or quirky gift, whilst evoking many memories.

Tewkesbury Antique Centre would like to wish all of it’s customers seasons greetings and happy browsing to all.

Find Tewkesbury Antique Centre in Tolsey Lane, just off the High Street by The Cross.

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“A BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND VOICE, SHE WILL GO FAR” - ALFIE BOE There will be a classical treat for music lovers and diners at The Farmers Arms Lower Apperley on 28th November when award winning soprano, Rhiannon Lambert, provides an evening of enchanting songs.

Rhiannon has performed around Europe and the Middle East and has performed at The Proms.

Writing her own music, Rhiannon’s influences come from musical theatre, classical jazz and pop whilst the material is derived from personal experiences including her favourite artists Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac. “Rhiannon is a top soprano and Classic FM winner, she has sung with Alfie Boe and is a member of multi award winning girl soprano group La Passionata. To see her perform at a local country pub is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so don’t miss it”. said Dan Pardoe, Licencee of The Farmers Arms.

! Rhiannon Lambert

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NESSIES NIPPERS CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAYRE Local lady Vanessa Tocknell will be holding a special charity event on Sunday 14th December from 11.00am til 3.00pm at Watson Hall.

The event will be undercover and will feature activities including face and nail painting, a reptile corner, tombola, raffle and barbeque.

There will be a num-

ber of local stalls and it is hoped that the Fire & Rescue Service will be in attendance.

More activities will be added once they have been confirmed.

Vanessa, who also runs local childcare group, Nessies Nippers, hopes to raise funds for the NSPCC and the local Pied Piper charity.

Alderman Knight pupils and staff exceed fund raising target Alderman Knight's School aimed to raise ÂŁ2,000 for their charity of the year; but with each year group deciding on a fundraising idea, and with the tremendous support of the staff, they raised a magnificent ÂŁ3,419.42 and presented a cheque to James Rogers, Area Fundraising Manager for CRUK at their assembly this week.

James thanked Head Teacher Clare Steel and gave a short presentation showing that the money would be going directly to fund research to find cures for cancers and to improve existing treatments.

The children had held a coffee morning, jellyeating contest, a run for life and recycling collection among many other events through out the year.

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! Pupils pictured with James Rogers and Karen Brennan: Emily 12, Ryan 12, Luke 15, Amelia 15, Archie 9, Kayden 7.

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PUBLIC CONVEYANCING CHOICE JEOPARDISING HOME MOVES, SAYS EXPERT Many of the public are not thinking through their legal options when buying property thereby jeopardising one of the biggest financial decisions in their lives, claims a leading Tewkesbury law practice.

Malcolm Rees, of DFLegal said the public needs to know that illthought out legal options are causing delays with some house sales falling through and causing terrible stress to those involved in the house buying and selling process.

Mr Rees, whose firm is based on the High Street, said: “In most people’s lives buying a home is the greatest financial transaction they will ever undertake.”

He added: “We have buyers sometimes going with whatever seems the cheapest option and this can be a concern as cheap and poor quality often seems to go hand in hand. This can jeopardize moves at worst and give a huge amount of stress for everyone involved at least.”

He said: “Dealing with someone on the end of a telephone, who

you may not speak to again in a battery farm way of conveyancing can cause so many problems.”

“Property transactions can be very complex and it can be vital that the buyer speaks to his solicitor face to face to see the best way of overcoming issues. “ He added: “Local firms act for their clients on the basis of making sure that every detail has been looked at correctly and the public need to know that these firms are there to act purely on their behalf.”

Mr Rees, whose firm also has offices in Ledbury, Stroud and Cheltenham, also warned homebuyers to ensure their legal choice is an approved one by the lenders.

He said: “Without being approved by the lender then another firm intervenes to oversee the legal work of your legal

representative.

This slows down the process and often adds stress just as you think you are about to complete.

“All those involved in property should do their own research and find out who they can trust.

It’s too important to get wrong.”

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE ABBEY Tewkesbury and District Choral Society welcomes the festive season with a concert of Christmas inspired music in the Abbey.

They join forces with the Regency Symphonia to bring you Christmas Cantata by Geoffrey Bush, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan-Williams and Handel's Messiah, Part 1.

Tickets are £15 (unreserved) and available through the Abbey shop, the Roses theatre or the Society website, tewkesburychoral.org.uk.

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RAILWAY MATTERS, OLD AND NEW

Ashchurch, Tewkesbury & District Rail Promotion Group have taken another step towards their long term aspirations!

Over the weekend of 27/28 September, after discussions and planning between the group and GCC, the station car park was improved by the removal of central flower beds, the result being an increase from 59 spaces to 73, to recognise the continued growth in station usage.

Fitting out of the interior is now underway and when complete the history and heritage of the ‘secret airfield’ will be revealed.

Picture shows the situation on the Saturday morning, with the new tarmac in place. White line marking for the redesigned parking spaces has begun. There is still another plot of land earmarked for future extension when needed.

The previous railway alignments at Ashchurch have finally disappeared under works for the construction of a new Moog facility.

Photographed from

the old railway bridge on Northway Lane, looking towards the current station, the wide flattened area follows the

alignment of the old line from Tewkesbury, with the line straight ahead to cross the main line and the curve to the right

echoing the route of trains into the Tewkesbury platform at the old Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station.

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SANTAS WISH LIST Simply pop into the shop and jot down your wishes on your personal request cards and leave it in our Santa Post Box. Friends, family and loved ones (puzzled gentlemen included) can then call at their leisure, take a peek at your wish list and purchase a gift that is guaranteed to please.

ASK FOR YOUR PERSONAL REQUEST CARD TODAY AND BE SURE TO MAKE ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE!

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THE CROWN’S NEW REIGN

The Crown Inn, Kemerton is now being operated by Jake Denton from Bredon. He's employed a friendly young team of locals from Kemerton and the surrounding villages to help the daily running of the pub.

Jake has developed a fantastic fresh menu using local vegetables and meats from nearby Meadows Farm.

The Crown stock local traditional ciders, a local

! The Team

lager, four different real ales, fine wines with a mixture of Belgian beers unknown around Bredon Hill.

The food is sensibly priced, delicious and the

Sunday Roasts have become really popular.

(Booking is essential 01386 725020).

The Crown also has four beautiful Bedrooms available for bed and breakfast.

Jake has tried to put his own unique twist on the famous old pub by collecting a few weird and wonderful antiques such as the royal throne, The Firehose from HMS Kemerton and some artwork. The Crown once again has a swing sign that has been mysteriously missing for a number of years.

Jake found the 1950s hand painted sign on eBay and collected it from a bankrupt pub in Oxford. One of the locals preserved it and so Kemerton's local now its sign back.

TWYNING ANNUAL CHURCH AUTUMN SALE This is the annual sale and takes place on Saturday November 22nd at 2 p.m. in Twyning Village Hall.

There are a number of attractions including a Grand Raffle with numerous excellent prizes, Cakes, Tombola, Books, Gifts and Cosmetics, Bottle Stall, Childrens Games, Jigsaws, Toys and numerous other stalls. Teas and Refreshments will also be available.

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We would like to thank all clients for their continued support, and welcome new and old faces to our rebranded salon. We also now do Treat Cards as a thank you to all our clients, build your points up and have a treatment on us.

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Whats New? HD Brows - Every HD Brows treatment is absolutely exclusive, as our stylists assess the shape of your face and colouring before creating a bespoke brow, tailored exclusively for you. Even if you have sparse areas, hope is not lost! Our expert stylists will work with you on a re-growth programme to achieve the perfect brows for you. Plus, our new Make Up by HD Brows range of brow products such as pencils, powders, brushes and more will allow you to hide those areas until they grow in.

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Training Academy at a Class Of Beauty We offer training in all aspects of beauty and nails for the complete beginner or advanced therapists. Choose a training provider with a wealth of expertise, where you will receive a recognised qualification. Courses available Young Nails - All aspects of Nails | Lash FX - Individual Eyelash extensions | Warm Waxing | Intimate waxing Spraytanning | Eyelash and Eyebrow tinting Please ask for Vicky or Zoe regarding Training.

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JENNIFERS, ONE YEAR ON After celebrating a fabulous first year in business, Jennifer Bown wants to say a big thank you to her staff and customers.

Since opening, Jennifers Hair Salon has opened a new beauty room, ably run by her qualified beautician sister, Sarah.

New treatments are

being introduced which include botox injections provided by a visiting General Practitioner Doctor.

Wedding hair and

make up, eyelash extensions and chemical hair smoothing are also available.

Jennifer would like to invite customers old and new to visit on a special open day on Wednesday 19th November to have

a chat over cakes, refreshments and goody bags will be available for customers with appointments on the day.

There is plenty of free parking and the ladies would love to see you.

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CHRISTMAS AT PUCKRUP HALL GOLF SHOP BAG YOURSELF A FESTIVE BARGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS Somehow, the ladies of the Acme Ladder Co. knew that the Health & Safety Rep would not be looking in his rear view mirror, as he drove away.

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APPLE TIME

VICTIMS OF THE GREAT MUD RUN Local runners from the Gym and Tonic Gym at Croft Farm took part in a messy race held at Eastnor Castle on the 19th October. A lot of fun was had but it could not said that there was a clean result.

The main fundraising event for The Kemerton Orchard Workers was the Annual Apple Day held on Saturday 18th October at the Victoria Hall.

An afternoon of juicing apples and sales of card and calenders crew locals to the event.

The Orchard Workers maintain Daffurns

Orchard which was purchased after the death of Betty Daffurn in 2000 by villagers past and present in Kemerton.

! The Team before the event. Left to Right Rebecca Wynne, Hayley Halford, Sarah Smith, Alistair Gower, Ceri Oakley, Tracey fisher, Steph DuckWorth, Adam Ditchett and Chris Warren on the floor.

! The team at the end not so clean. Left to Right Sarah Smith, Rebecca Wynne, Tracey Fisher, Hayley Halford, Steph Duckworth. On the floor Chris Warren, Adam Ditchett, Alistair Gower.

16 YEARS SERVING THE DISCERNING DINERS OF TEWKESBURY The popular Bengali and Indian Rajshahi Restaurant celebrates 16 years in the town and the management and staff want to extend a sincere thank you to all the customers old and new for their support.

Manager Naz Uddin said “Our Chefs serve the best in exotic cuisine including Bengali, Indian, traditional, fusion and English dishes and our friendly staff love to make dining at the Rajshahi a pleasure.”

“We can arrange great private parties for Christmas, family celebrations, corporate events and outside catering.” says Naz. The restaurant carries a certificate of excellence from Tripadvisor, has a top

score food hygiene rating of 5, is featured in the Good Curry Guide, Quality Food Online and the AAA Guide of Excellence.

Above all the Rajshahi has a welcome as warm as an Asian summer evening.

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METAL DETECTING WITH STUART BORLEY This month we feature a very large door nail found at Ashchurch.

The nail has been hand forged and was used to fix outer and inner timbers together to make the door stronger.

Sometimes the nails were driven into the wood and were of such a length that the protuding tip on the other side was hammered over to make the joint stronger, this was know as ‘clinching’ and it is possibly where the word ‘clinch’ originated which implies secure as in clinching a deal.

Judging by the size of the nail it came from an important door possibly from a church.

The second exhibit is a bit of a mystery. Made of lead it looks like a false teeth bridge, we doubt that, but if anyone can help identify it we would love to hear from them.

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church Heaven on Severn Service 3rd Thursday each Month Thursday 20th November Guest Medium Brenda Newell Special Event Psychic Supper £15 per ticket - advanced booking only Thursday 27th November 7.30 start The Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX Rev Susan Thompson Tel: 07970 747808 www.tewkesburyspiritualistchurch.com

! The door nail before restoration

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The future of the open field The management of most of the parks and playgrounds within the Walton Cardiff estate has recently been taken over by Tewkesbury Borough Council. The Borough Council has proposed that the open field at the end of Starling likely for football. Tewkesbury Borough Council proposes charging to use the pitches to make them self-funding.

The Parish Council would like to gauge the views of it is - we know many residents currently use it as a general playing field and/or to walk their dogs. We could look at dividing up the field to create an area for sports and another for dog walkers and /or general use.

Have your say The Parish Council will be seeking residents views on the future of the field via a survey paper which will be delivered directly to all households on the estate during November.

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TEWKESBURY’S FIRST SCREWFIX STORE TO OPEN ON 9 NOVEMBER Multi-channel trade retailer Screwfix, is to officially open its first store in Tewkesbury at Tewkesbury Business Park. The new branch will create an additional 12 jobs and is part of the company’s ongoing expansion plans.

The company uses its own innovative retail model, which aims to provide its customers with outstanding service, together with value and convenience.

Already 91% of the UK population is within a 30 minute drive of a Screwfix store.

Screwfix’s new Tewkesbury Store Manager Graham Godsell is proud of the contribution the new store has made to employment figures in the region. “We’ve created 12 brand new vacancies and have employed local people from around the Tewkesbury area.

Our new team includes people of all ages and levels of experience, but the most important requirement is that they have the right attitude and can offer superb customer service.

Everyone here is really looking forward to the store opening.”

Tradesmen and DIYers are all invited to attend

the Tewkesbury Screwfix opening at Tewkesbury Business Park where they can also demonstrate their professional skills in a free-to-enter screw drilling competition. The fastest time wins a 40in Toshiba smart TV. Throughout the store’s launch celebration period from Thursday 6th November and through the weekend until Sunday 9th November, all product ranges will carry a 10% discount among other store specific special offers.

Graham believes that the store’s convenient location and the ability to provide a Click & Collect service within just 5 minutes of ordering will be a real bonus to local tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts.

“I’m confident that we’ve got a great location here in Tewkesbury.

My team and I have already been out and about getting to know

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local businesses and tradesmen and we’ve all been struck by how friendly everyone has been.”

“At Screwfix we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of today’s busy tradesmen and serious DIYers with a speedy, reliable and convenient service, plus quality value-for-money products. We’re keen to welcome tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts from Tewkesbury and the surrounding local areas to our new store.”

The brand’s huge range of products and exceptional deals are also available online at

www.screwfix.com, on Screwfix’s mobile site or over the phone on 0500 414141.

Visit Screwfix’s Tewkesbury store at: Tewkesbury Business Park, Shannon Way,

Tewkesbury, GL20 8HF, Monday to Friday 7am8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

TEWKESBURY MUSEUM AUTUMN TALKS Tuesday November 11th - The History of Tewkesbury Mop Fair - Talk given by Steve Perry (Chair of Tewkesbury Fair Society). 6.30pm for 7pm start until 8.30pm. Ticket and door entrance £3 including tea or coffee and a piece of cake! At the Trinity Hall Oldbury Road Tewkesbury.

Venue all on one level, toilets and free parking after 5.30pm in public car park. Tickets available from Tewkesbury Museum or if closed from Geoff Pope 01684 297874.

Tuesday November 25th - The Great Train Robbery 1963 - Talk given

by Ian Boskett. 6.30pm for 7pm start until 8.30pm. Ticket and door entrance £3 including tea or coffee and a piece of cake! At the Trinity Hall Oldbury Road Tewkesbury. Venue all on one level, toilets and free parking after 5.30pm in public car park. Tickets available from Tewkesbury Museum or if closed from Geoff Pope 01684 297874.

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NEW LOOK TO TEWKESBURY’S BIGGEST BUSINESS GROUP The Tewkesbury branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has just elected a new, bigger committee to champion the cause of small businesses throughout the area.

The FSB, which has hundreds of members in its active Tewkesbury branch, held its AGM at Sherdon’s Golf Centre where Sue Lambert was re-elected to the post of

branch chairman and now has the support of much bigger committee.

During the evening Mrs Lambert looked back on the FSB’s 12 months of hard work

lobbying on behalf of local small firms – including providing information about how the floods had affected small businesses in Tewkesbury which was

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discussed at a meeting at 10, Downing Street.

At the AGM Michael Protheroe was elected as the new branch secretary with David Cairns joining as treasurer. Other committee members voted in on the night were Abid Naser, Bruce Keen, Graham Dawson, Nicky MacKenzie, Pauline Evans and Paul MacKenzie.

The re-elected chairman admitted she was delighted to have a bigger team for the year ahead which she says can only help to strengthen the voice of the small business community in Tewkesbury and neighbouring villages.

“Tewkesbury FSB is regularly asked to provide feedback, complete surveys, and attend consultations and events on behalf of the local business community. The stronger our local branch the more we can achieve and ensure the views of small businesses across all sectors are taken into account.

“We are therefore delighted to have so

many new members on our branch committee to help support the small business community in this area."

If anyone else would like to get involved with the new-look committee they can email old-

manortwyning@gmail.co m and for more information about the FSB‘s activities in the area please visit www.fsb.org.uk/gloswes tofengland/branches/te wkesbury.

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT A LOCAL GOOD CAUSE Customers of Nisa’s Twyning Village Stores have raised £200 for a local good cause.

The money was raised simply by customers advertising on the notice board in the shop, these payments are saved by the shop and handed out periodically to good causes in the village.

Pete Nottingham is pictured receiving £200 from Wesley Marlow from Nisa’s Twyning Village Stores. Pete does a lovely job looking after the memorial in the village. Pete said “I would like to thank Twyning

Village Stores for their support, the money will last through to next summer”.

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THE CHOIR FACTOR™ TAKE TO THE STAGE IN TEWKESBURY FOR “ONE NIGHT ONLY” The Choir Factor™ is a family run business that has been established since 2009. They sing Pop, Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60’s through to the present day from a whole host of artists including John Legend, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Keane, Queen, Abba to name but a few. The Choir Factor™ was the brain child of Musical Director Esther Bettis.

Esther and her musical partner in crime! Martin Higgins, arrange their own unique and lively harmonies to each song and then teach each group their own individual part in turn.

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

They currently hold four sessions per week and meet on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.00pm.

The Tewkesbury choir meet on Wednesday’s at Tewkesbury School Ashchurch Road. Free taster sessions are available where you can join them on a normal choir night and enjoy the full and unique experience of The Choir Factor™.

Membership of The

Choir Factor™ gives the opportunity to perform these individual arrangements at local events throughout the year.

BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Clare Carter featured the group as her Choir of the Month in March and then in April, ITV filmed them during a Monday evening rehearsal at their Gloucester venue.

On Saturday 25th October, they performed for a third time with Brit Award winning artists Blake and also Camilla Kerslake as part of Blake’s 2014 tour.

Every member of The Choir Factor™ is given the chance to perform if they wish to do so.

Christmas sing outs are also planned towards the end of the year and also in January, the big one, their annual show.

This is being held at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury on Saturday January 24th 2015.

The Choir Factor™ will be taking to the stage

and performing a range of classic pop and rock songs. The lively unique harmonies and arrangements add another dimension to the songs that you already know and love. Be prepared to be wowed and rock along to the uplifting experience of The Choir Factor™.

So pop along and support your very own local pop choir. Tickets are just £11.00 for Adults and £9.00 for 16 years and younger.

For more information, to contact them or to book your free taster session please visit the website www.thechoirfactor.com.

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TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY Are pleased to announce they are having a demonstration by the Talented Artist Eric Watson, Titled the "NATURAL WORLD" in Assorted Pencils.

On Tuesday 25th November 2014, 10am until 1pm at the Methodist Church Hall, By The Cross, Barton Street, Tewkesbury. Refreshments are available. Entrance will be £3.00 for non members. For further details please visit www.t-a-s.info or call 01684 291391.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

VEHICLE SECURITY IN LOCAL BEAUTY SPOTS I have just been looking at recent crime trends and we have had several vehicles broken into at local beauty spots and car parks where motorists leave their vehicles prior to going on a country walk, writes Sgt Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

There are the still drivers leaving valuables on display which is an invitation to opportunist thieves.

Even by locking valuables in the boot or glove compartment it only take a second to smash a window which

causes great inconvenience. If possible leave your handbag , satellite navigation device or other valuable loose items at home.

Thieves could easily be watching you place any bags in the boot or under the parcel shelf.

Another theft reported recently was of a 10 foot diameter trampoline; if you see anything suspicious please ring Police immediately and if you have any information about crime ring 101 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

This can be anonymously.

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Be vigilant as the nights draw in

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As the evenings draw in we often see an increase in certain types crime such as burglary and theft from outbuildings.

I know I have said this before but there are easy steps to reduce the risk of you becoming a victim of crime. Make sure that your home is locked even when you are in and close and lock all windows and doors when you leave your home unattended.

Give consideration to fitting outside lighting which can be activated by movement this will deter would be thieves and assist you accessing you home safely and quickly when you return.

Make sure these lights are positioned high enough that they cannot easily be reached and disarmed or damaged.

Always make your home appear occupied by using time switches on lamps in the evening or to have a radio on during the day.

If you are going away for a few days ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your property tell them to call the police if they see anyone acting suspiciously in the area.

Recently I brought to your attention the huge increase in walk-in thefts this is unfortunately continuing with gymnasiums, doctors surgeries and libraries all having reported thefts in the past two weeks.

Please ensure that you look after your personal property whilst at the gym and use a locker. Never leave pens, lap tops or tablet computers unattended at the library if you go to the desk or coffee machine.

At your workplace use a locker if provided, ensure staff areas are

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Restaurant to open in the closed season

! Now open year round: The Flag & Whistle

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

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The popular Flag & Whistle Restaurant and Tea Room is set to open during the winter months for the first time.

Situated at the GWR steam railway station at Toddington, the Flag & Whistle will be serving teas, snacks and cooked meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays.

The restaurant will open even on days when trains aren’t running - and is introducing Sunday lunches and hosting a variety of special events too.

A thrilling ‘Murder Mystery Evening’ will take place at the Flag & Whistle on Saturday 22nd November, and a Hawaiian-themed event is planned to banish those winter blues in the New Year.

Both events will feature entertainment and a superb meal. Tickets for the Murder Mystery Evening (including a three course dinner) are now on sale at £32 per person. The evening begins at 7.00pm and a free welcome drink will be served on arrival.

The Flag & Whistle will also be open when the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway runs its Santa and Christmas Special train services, with a range of hot and cold meals and drinks available.

Franchisee Lynne Tiddy offers a warm welcome to all, with plenty to whet the appetite in a lovely location on an award-winning heritage railway.

Make sure you pay a visit soon.

Tickets for special events and reservations can be made by calling 01242 621903, 01295 669023 or by email to lynnetiddy@aol.com

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Making the most of the long winter evenings The clocks have gone back and we are in the season of long evenings when we need to turn our attention to how we can best spend our time indoors.

It is a time, says David not ruminating about Slater, local Clinical the past or worrying Hypnotherapist and about the future.

Counsellor, when many A colouring book is a people feel at a loss, lot cheaper than a spa, shut in, and can even but it serves the same become low in spirits purposes. and depressed.

I would make colourThere is always music ing available on the and the radio or TV. NHS. Healthy pastimes There are computer are those that require games and much more. I enough focus to block have long advocated out some of life's worthat people take up a ries.... some having new hobby for the " Zen-like qualities." closed season" such as Colouring and creknitting, crochet, paintative activities in genering, jewellery making or al stimulate the creative card crafting ( my own flow and are increasingchoice of activity). ly being seen as ideal I have had many ways to promote relaxpatients through the ation and give stress years who have followed relief. my advice and said that In a way what we are it lifted their spirits and doing is reverting to has lifted them out of childhood's proven safe periods of anxiety and and comfortable activity depression. which brings us to a How satisfying to calmer, secure time and hear that I am not the place. It is also a meditaonly one saying this. tive aid which can There is a new trend improve your focus and of activity which is so concentration. easily accessible to all Colouring in provides and that is colouring-in. you with enjoyment. It As children, I am sure takes your mind off the most of the readers of negative. People are this column will have seriously finding that spent countless happy colouring is healing, hours colouring in. energizing and a sound Perhaps as you read antidepressant. now your own children As another are happily indulging in Psychologist puts it, " this habit.

Colouring books are the The new trend is for newest self-help books". adults to take up colourA regular user of the ing in. colouring books said " Indeed, in France it When I colour I concenhas become a major trate. My breathing hobby trend with people slows down and i move reporting that it has onto a deep calm. helped them dramaticalThis is a quiet, stress ly to reduce stress and free hobby which you eases neuroses as well can add to your arsenal as just entertain themof winter activities. selves.

It is so uncomplicatMany adult colouring ed. Indeed it is basically books are now on the quite simple BUT I am a market ( easily found by serious believer that in typing in "Art Therapy this day and age perbooks" into the search haps we need to remind engine or on Amazon. ourselves of how to "do" Indeed the books are simple !! now equalling the sale I have purchased a of cookery books and in book for colouring. It is some cases are actually 100 mandalas and is an selling faster than them. absolute knockout book.

This isn't just airy I have only had it a day fairy mumbo jumbo. Dr or so but it is a delight to Sally Austen, a Clinical pick up. It is a delight to Psychologist has said enter its peaceful and that she feels that colourful world colouring in has obvious And I recommend it to benefits. " You are comYOU!!! pletely in the moment, David Slater

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

Minor ailment schemes Tewkesbury Direct readers will be very interested, I am sure, in a new pilot scheme that has just started in Gloucester.

Patients who call in to their pharmacy and who request advise and help can now be issued with medication at no charge or a prescription charge (if the patient pays for their prescriptions).

It is estimates that 50 million visits are made each year to the GP by patients for minor conditions , that are covered by these schemes

That means GP’s will have more time for patients with more serious conditions , by freeing up their valuable time.

The conditions this service covers include coughs, colds, constipation, hay fever , headaches , and nappy rash.

I do hope the pilot is a great success and that

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! Peter Badham this new service will be extended to the whole of Gloucestershire in April.

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What a childish lot the actors of Tewkesbury Manor Players can be! But that’s the whole point of their hilarious latest production to be staged at The George Watson Memorial Hall in Tewkesbury.

Tim Firth’s “The Flint Street Nativity”, directed

by Nancy Isaac, is about seven year olds performing a traditional school Nativity, but it is adults who play the pupils!

And the lively Manor Players cast have some great characters.

After the Company’s previous sell out success of Tim Firth’s play ‘Calender Girls’ this comedy Nativity play has proved extremely popular with everyone involved keeping cast and company in fit’s of laughter during rehearsals.

It is an entertaining cast. They manage to make you think they are seven year olds and they each have great stage presence and comedy skills.

Musical Wizard Howard Williams helps make it a musical success too as he accompanies the young Nativity players whilst they sing their own versions of Christmas carols, revealing their thoughts on life.

Kim Gough plays Jenny, who plays Mary, Jesus’s mum. She is a very fussy, entertaining character, managing to adapt to everything a seven year old has to deal with. Matt Williams is Joseph, and later Herod. He is a “young: telly football made actor who is more interested at looking for his par-

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ents in the audience, but he is certainly worth watching as he watches you!

Martin Flynn, the rather subversive Innkeeper determined to liven up the traditional script and Sarah Rogers, the bossy, bullying Angel Gabriel who strops on and off the stage turning friends against each other, shouting the loudest and shamelessly trying to steal the role of Mary.

There’s also plenty of fun and interesting antics from the rest of the cast with heavenly hosts and attentive shepherds.

Tracy Sweeting as a bizarre Golf Wiseman, Sarah Scurr as an agriculturally experienced Shepherd, Pete O’Brien as the Star of Bethlehem obsessed with NASA, Deb Goodman as a rather timid, lovely Angel and Paula Spencer as the verbally chal-

lenged Frankincense Wiseman.

Hilary edge is a superb Narrator who gives a tear jerking performance as she makes a very sad discovery, and then there’s the stable Ass, Ian Leaver, who’s performance you just can’t afford to miss!

It’s a lively production with a surprising end and an ideal opportunity to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Grab you tickets before they sell out.

Tickets area available from the Box Office on 07875 336475, online at www.manorplayers.com, or in person at The Orange Pig, 122 High Street, Tewkesbury.

Evening shows are held on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November with matinee and evening show on Saturday 29th November.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY AT COUNCIL OFFICES

Members of the public are invited to join Tewkesbury borough councillors and staff in commemorating Remembrance Day on 11 November.

The ceremony will take place by the flag pole outside the council offices on Gloucester Road at 10.55am.

An introduction by Reverend John Partington will be fol-

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Tickets to see Cheltenham Town play, with lunch at the League Two club before hand, are amongst the items in a charity auction at Beckford this month.

The event, at Beckford Village Hall, begins at 7.15pm, with doors open at 6.45pm.

Also under the hammer are fish and chips at Russell’s Restaurant, a

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signed Orlando Bloom poster, piano lessons, panto tickets and a tour of Morgan’s Malvern car factory for four people.

Tickets - priced £5 each to include first drink and nibbles - are available in advance from Beckford Stores and Kemerton Stores.

Under 16 tickets are £1.

All proceeds from the evening will go to charities. A cash bar is available.

TIGERS IN ACTION Tewkesbury RFC are in Gloucestershire Premier League action at the Moats this month.

On Saturday 1st they take on Painswick, while Stroud are the visitors on Saturday 22nd November.

The Tigers travel to face St Mary’s Old Boys in Almondsbury on Saturday 15th.

Home kick off times are at 2.00pm.

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