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September 2019
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Moving News LOCAL HISTORY
Queen Elizabeth I slept here! MUSIC
Interview with ‘Ferris & Sylvester’
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Onions, History and Cake After a generally good summer and a couple of heatwaves, the arrival of September means it’s downhill all the way with the temperature now. Whilst the 23rd of September marks the first day of Autumn, the fun isn’t over yet, so let's make the most of those last few mild days... Mid-month is Gloucestershire's largest free-to-enter one-day festival, the Newent Onion Fayre (14th Sept). While not everyone might feel brave enough to enter the Onion Eating Competition (I recommend watching it though!), there will be many other things to keep young and old entertained. Find out more on page 9.
The 13th to the 22nd of September heralds the return of England’s largest festival of history and culture. Heritage Open Days gives visitors
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MUSIC
Interview with Ferris and Sylvester – By Jay Joseph Jones –
it’s clear you are passionate about the
Recently Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester, who
Ferris: Quite early on, I was about thirteen/
make up the band ‘Ferris and Sylvester’, an
fourteen when I began gigging. I didn’t really
energetic duo with a love craze for all things
think about it at the time though. We were
music, sat down with me to talk about their
both lucky in the sense that both our families
approach to songwriting, how they came to
were into music.
be and to respond to a dreamt-up scenario.
Sylvester: Yeah, especially our dads. My dad
How would you describe Ferris and Sylvester to someone who has never heard your music before? Ferris: It’s music you can cry to; music you can scream and dance
was a guitar player, and when you are younger, playing the guitar is just the coolest thing going. So that’s why I ended up learning it. They both had giant vinyl record collections as well. Ferris: They had loads of different
to. It’s folk, blues and rock 'n' roll.
records, from Queen to Gypsy Jazz.
Sylvester: As songwriters, it’s difficult
Sylvester: My dad used to have all his records
to describe that. I guess it’s because we don’t want to get bound by genre. D'Angelo is a good influence though. Ferris: It's music you can dance to in the morning. Looking at some of your live performances, 6
music, but when did that start for you both?
in alphabetical order… that wasn’t the case when I got into listening to them though. Did he care about that at all? Sylvester: [Laughing] Luckily, it was around the time that he needed to burn the albums to iPod, so he wasn’t too angry about it.
You both mentioned that you listened
behind me by using my heel. We could have
to a lot of music, what influences your
gone down the route of a backing track – lots
songwriting?
of artists do and that’s cool, but it wasn’t for
Ferris: I was mainly into folk when I met Archie and he was really into rock and blues, so I learnt a lot from him. I think Jonny Cash and Simon and Garfunkel are influences; they are awesome classic songwriters. Sylvester: Yeah, I would agree. We try not to set limits on our music though. At one point, we spent a week just writing new
us. We decided "what you see is what you get." For this tour though, we booked a drummer. Is that so you don’t feel so anchored to the stage when you are performing? Sylvester: It just gives me more freedom on stage and will allow us to do more. On the topic of your tour, how do you guys
material and all the songs were different.
prepare? Have you got any secret rituals?
This year you’ve been on BBC Music’s
Ferris: [laughing] We’ve been releasing a lot, and
Introducing Session and their Glastonbury stage… What were those experiences like and what have you taken away from it?
there’s been a lot of new songwriting taking place. It’s important because we play favourites but also introduce new elements and songs throughout the tour. It’s our biggest tour so far
Sylvester: The support of someone as big as
though, so: Staying calm, staying healthy and
the BBC has just been amazing and we were
sleeping. Also, Wagamama’s is a favourite!
extremely grateful that they like our music
Sylvester: Wagamama’s is our home away from
and are willing to support us. The Maida Vale Studio session made me so nervous. We were putting a band together and had six hours to get it done. There was no time to think about it, you've just got to be there in the moment. You are there, doing your thing. Ferris: Yeah, you don’t really think about
home on tour. We don’t mind if we don’t get a great breakfast or lunch, but we like to get everyone together who is on the road with us for a good evening meal, ready for the live show. Talking of live shows, looking to the future, what would you dream gig be?
it until afterwards. Only once you sit back
Ferris: [thinking for a moment] I’ve got it! Dream
you realise what just happened. The level
show would be the Newport Folk Festival in the
of support from the BBC has been amazing,
States where, along with the other duo acts,
it certainly increased our confidence.
we would all play a set together with Archie
About your studio and stage sessions:
rounding it out with an epic guitar solo.
Despite the fact that you are a duo, you manage to create a really full sound on stage, how do you do this?
Sylvester: [laughing] Yeah, I doubt it would happen though. I mean as a West Country lad, playing at Glastonbury this year was a dream. I would love to play the main stage though –
Sylvester: Bands are expensive [everyone bursts
that would be a "we’ve arrived" moment.
into laughter], so we came to the conclusion
If you could sit down for an evening in private
that we had to figure out a way to make it work without additional band members. That’s
with any artist, band or group whether
what led us to come up with this crazy way of
dead or alive, who would it be and why?
performing. Issy plays base, we both sing,
Ferris: These are some great questions!
I play the guitar and then I use a kick drum
Mine would have to be Freddie Mercury. Page 7
I think he could teach me a lot about confidence and individuality. Sylvester: Jimmy Hendricks, no question.
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You can catch Ferris and Sylvester at The Frog and The Fiddle in Cheltenham on 4th October 2019! Tickets can be purchased via their website.
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Moving news
A short story written by local writer Geraldine Faulkner Henry and Annie’s eldest daughter, Emma, had some news for them.
“Jack has been offered a job near Chipping Campden,” Emma said excitedly. “It’s a managerial position and we’re really excited about it.” “That’s wonderful, love,” said Annie. “But that’s on the other side of Gloucestershire. Isn’t that going to be a bit far for Jack to commute every day.” Emma suddenly looked uncomfortable. “We’re thinking of moving,” she blurted out. “We’ve already looked into schools for the girls.” Henry awoke from the trance he had fallen into upon hearing Emma was thinking of moving. “But that means we won’t see you so often,” he said. 10
“Well, Jack and I have a suggestion to put to you,” replied Emma. “Why don’t you move to Chipping Campden as well? That way you get to see us as often as you like.” Annie looked at Henry to see his reaction. She knew he hated change.
“Your dad and I have lived in the Forest of Dean for nearly 30 years,” Annie told her daughter gently. “All our friends are here. It would be a huge upheaval.”
They talked about it a little bit more before Emma had to collect the children from school and no sooner had the door closed behind their daughter than Henry exploded. “Move! Why should we move just because Jack has a new job?” he thundered. It took two cups of tea and one of Annie’s home-made scones to calm him down.
The next day, after Henry had had time to sleep on it, he said he was going onto the computer. “I thought I’d have a look at houses in Chipping Campden,” he told Annie. An hour later, he said: “There are some nice properties, but we’ll need to have this place valued first.” A few days later, two estate agents came to evaluate their home.
“Nice place although it will need a bit of updating,” said a young man in a shiny suit. Henry took an instant dislike to him.
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An ambitious exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices and delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk
CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS Tuesdays & Wednesday throughout Sept, 3pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe For group bookings only. Indulge in a rare opportunity to meet some of Sudeley's most fascinating female historical figures over a cream tea. £25pp (includes admission, cream tea & talk). Must be booked in advance. BAKING, MAKING SHAKING WI 5 Sept, 8 - 10pm, Bishop's Cleeve Football Club, Kayte Ln, Southam, GL52 3PD. The Severn Freewheelers will visit to tell us about their night-time role. Come along as a visitor and enjoy the speaker, tea/ coffee and cake for only £3. OUTDOOR CINEMA 8.15 - 10.15pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham. 6 Sept: Pretty Woman (15); 7 Sept: The Goonies (12A). Adults: £13.50, Child: £11.50, Premium Deckchair: £18.50.
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AUTUMN FAYRE 7 Sept, 11am - 4pm, Leckhampton Court, Church Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 0QJ Food & drink (incl. BBQ & bar), live music, family activities (incl. bouncy castle & face-painting), Dog Show, raffle & more. In aid of Sue Ryder. Tickets available at the gate: Adults £2.50, children under 12 free.
CLASSIC VEHICLE DAY 8 Sept, Toddington Railway Station. Normal train fares apply. Visitors wishing to visit the classic car display only without travelling on the railway, pay £3 (accompanied children under 12 can enter for free). www.gwsr.com HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDENS 8 Sept, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court, GL2 8DP 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding a magnificent Grade 1 house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Refreshments available. Open for charity. CHELTENHAM WELLBEING FESTIVAL 9 - 15 Sept, various venues across Cheltenham Fitness classes, health and wellness services, talks from
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singer and music specialist Sam Lee will be performing his new album ‘Old Wow’. Tickets: £20. CHELTENHAM TRIATHLON 15 Sept, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham. A fun event with new distances; open to all abilities of competitors, over the age of 17 who enjoy a personal or team challenge. www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk CELEBRATING SHAKESPEARE 15 Sept, 3.30pm, Old Baptist Chapel, off Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ A programme of music and words to celebrate William Shakespeare. Tickets from John Moore Museum (cash only) or online. CLEEVE LADIES PROBUS CLUB 9.45pm, Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve. 17 Sept: A bloody business... taxidermy. To join call 01242 529664. 1 Oct: Visit to the Three Choirs Vineyards.
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Local History
Queen Elizabeth I slept here!
Many readers will be aware that in early summer archaeological excavations took place in the grounds of Sudeley Castle. The main reason? In 1592 Queen Elizabeth I visited Sudeley to celebrate the anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The dig focused on a mound outside the gardens, thought to be the site of a banqueting hall, built for the festivities. At present we still await the archaeologists' report but if we turn to the archives we can go a long way to discovering what happened during her three-day stay. Every summer Queen Elizabeth made 'progresses' around the southern part of Britain visiting the houses of her noblemen. Her noblemen regarded a visit as both an honour and a challenge, for she never travelled alone. She had a vast revenue of personal servants plus porters, coachmen and grooms with musicians for entertainment. Members of her Privy Council also travelled with her, usually about ten 28
noblemen with their retinues, to advise on political matters because the work of governing the country had to go on. Queen Elizabeth and her entourage entered the county at Down Ampney where she was welcomed by Giles Bridges, Lord Chandos, the owner of Sudeley Castle who was the county's Lord Lieutenant. Four nights were spent in Cirencester before travelling on to Sudeley, arriving on Saturday 9 September. She was greeted by an old shepherd who regaled her with a long speech bemoaning the impoverished state of the countryside, “These hills are for nothing but cottages and nothing we can present to your majesty but shepherds, but you fill our hearts with joy and our eyes with wonder.” He concluded, “This lock of wool, Cotswold's best fruit, is a poor gift, but whiteness symbolises virginity's colour.” This must have been the original 'humble' address! Shepherds and virginity seemed to become
The mound under investigation in June
themes for the visit. The next day the queen was presented with a long play recounting the Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne. Apollo pulled the sun across the sky and Daphne was the daughter of a river god. Apollo fell in love with Daphne but Daphne hated him. In the myth Daphne escaped by being transformed into a laurel tree. At the end of the very long presentation at Sudeley, Daphne appealed to Queen Elizabeth, “whither should Chastity fly but to the Queen of Chastity?” The queen, of course, never married. The following day there was to be a presentation by local shepherds with the highpoint being the crowning of two of them as king and queen, but as the archive tersely records, “the weather was so unfit.” It was cancelled and the shepherds lost a final chance to impress. Lord Chandos, however, did his best to impress with plenty of food and drink and possibly having a banqueting hall built in the queen's honour. If so, it was probably similar to those which still survive at Campden House. Despite all the pageantry and amusement, the work of the government had to go on. The Privy Council issued an order to prevent the overcrowding of London’s prisoners by debtors for fear of spreading the plague. Elizabeth knighted five local
Queen Elizabeth's visit is commemorated by this stained glass window in the castle (By kind permission of Sudeley Castle)
gentlemen including Sir John Higford from nearby Dixton. The visit itself was Lord Chandos' reward for raising a local militia to fight any invading Spanish army in 1588. This was a great honour but, in common with many hosts, the visit must have cost him the equivalent of a six-figure sum in today's money. After three days at Sudeley, the Queen set off back to London by way of Oxfordshire, leaving the Sudeley household to recover and the visit to leave evidence to await discovery by 21st-century archaeologists.
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