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Dear Reader, Well, where did this year go? I can’t believe it's December already and it’s that time of year again when we embrace Christmas and all the festive fun that goes with it. Whether you go for a stroll on the Christmas market, take the children to meet Santa or enjoy a seasonal concert, there are plenty of fantastic events happening in and around the area for you to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas. Make sure to have a look at our 'What's On' section towards the back of the magazine for more information. Christmas time is also pantomime time. This year’s production at The Everyman Theatre is 'Dick Whittington and his Cat' while The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is staging 'Sleeping Beauty'. I can't wait to take the kids! December is a particularly busy time for our local shops, pubs, restaurants and garden centres, many of which are open throughout the season, so please support our local businesses as much as you can this Christmas and give back to the community. Finally, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Glos Directories! See you next year. Best wishes,
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Christmas is coming to Cheltenham Throughout December the town centre promenade in Cheltenham will come alive with the vibrancy and colour of a whole host of traditional market stalls offering a sumptuous range of seasonal items, delicious food and gift choices. The series of events kicks off on Saturday 2nd December with the ever-popular traditional Charities and Fine Food & Drink Market on the Long Gardens pavement. It will be open from 9.00am to 4.00pm and you can look forward to meeting a range of local charities selling cards, calendars, wrapping paper and gifts, as well as an array
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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Walnut Biscotti These crunchy Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking into a festive coffee or serving as an after dinner treat. They also make a great foodie gift packed into clear gift bags and tied with ribbon and a Christmas label!
Ingredients: • 50g unsalted butter, softened • 100g golden caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Finely grated zest from 1 orange • 50g dark chocolate chips • 50g walnut pieces • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 175g plain flour, plus extra for kneading
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1. Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, then beat in the egg and orange zest. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnut pieces. 2. Sift over the baking powder and flour and stir well until combined. Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead to a soft dough, adding a little more flour if necessary. 3. Divide the dough into two pieces and shape each to an oval shape roughly 20cm x 10 cm. Place on a large baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and light golden. Cool for 5 minutes. 4. Transfer the two pieces of semi-baked dough to a chopping board and, using a sharp knife, cut each piece into 10 slices. 5. Return the slices, cut-side down, to the baking sheet and bake for a further 8-12 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
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FREE training course to improve communication skills & start training as a counsellor Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS), the leading training counselling organisation in the county, is delighted to be offering a free training course - Introduction to Listening and Counselling Skills - to the Bishop's Cleeve community, which has been funded by Tewkesbury Borough Council. The course is being offered to those living, volunteering or working in Bishop's Cleeve who might not typically have access to this type of skills training but would like to develop these essential life skills and use them for the benefit of the community. The free training is aimed at anyone who would like to improve their relationships at home or at work and develop their communication skills. For those keen to explore what is involved in counselling and maybe going on to further training, this course is for you. Volunteers in a listening role or where they support others are also eligible and encouraged to apply. As well as giving people a window into the world of counselling, the course is designed to help develop the ability to effectively listen to others – a valuable skill to bring into people’s relationships at home or at work. After all, we all
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Home & Interiors Christmas Elegance
By Katherine Sorrell
It’s all too easy to go overboard at Christmas. This year, why not decorate your home with subtle glamour, creating a sophisticated seasonal backdrop to festive times with friends and family. this living room is welcoming and cosy, but also cool, calm and collected, thanks to a subtle colour scheme of greys and whites, together with touches of texture in the form of wicker, wool and wood. traditional nordmann fir, from £29.99; led warm white string lights, from £9.99; wool throw, £59.99; firwood star decoration (set of three), £44.99; Magical Hare cushion, £39.99; tree decorations, from £1.49; all dobbies.
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Get Real This Christmas by Pippa Greenwood
Christmas is well and truly just around the corner and whilst your thoughts may be on gifts, meals, crackers and cards, don’t forget the tree. And I mean a REAL Christmas tree, complete with needles and, if you choose the really traditional route, that wonderful aroma. For those concerned about the impact on the planet, Britishgrown trees are most definitely not an ecological disaster zone - think of them as a crop plant rather like a field of cabbages, except that typically Christmas trees will use less fertiliser and fewer chemicals than many classic crop plants. To make sure you get what suits you best, there are a few things to think about before buying your tree. The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is the traditional tree, with gorgeous, short dark green pointed needles and that unmistakable Christmassy aroma, but it is the most likely to drop its needles. However, if well treated it won’t perform badly and it is the lowest-priced of the real trees. The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorica) is quite similar to the Norway spruce and is the favourite festive tree in central Europe, with a distinct blueish tint to the underside of the
needles. Typically slender, it is a good choice for smaller sitting rooms and has decent needle retention - but no smell. The Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana) is now the biggest-selling Christmas tree in the UK. Its shiny green broad needles are quite soft and almost impossible to shift, so it’s ideal for those who hate mess! The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is less widely available, but its combination of good looks and needle-holding ability makes it worth considering. It has a narrower base than the Norway spruce so is also useful in smaller houses. So, how do you choose the best tree of the type you’ve decided on and keep it looking good? • Don’t buy a real tree too early. • Opt for a tree produced by a member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association - look for the BCTGA logo. • Choose a tree with a good, full shape, not lopsided and with minimal gaps. Check the needles - they should be glossy (for those varieties where this is a characteristic) and the correct colour. They must be free from pests and diseases - avoid anything
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Remember loved ones at hospice's 'Lights of Love' event The hospice’s poignant ‘Lights of Love’ event takes place at St Matthew's Church, Clarence Road in Cheltenham on Wednesday 6th December, and everyone is warmly invited to attend. Featuring Christmas carols, choir performances and readings alongside time for remembrance and reflection, the service starts at 6.30pm followed by festive refreshments. The gathering gives the opportunity to celebrate cherished memories of loved ones, and guests are invited to write a dedication for loved ones on a special dedication candle which is displayed during the event on a special wall of light. The event is led by Hospice Chaplain Rob Pestell with readings from hospice volunteers and staff. There will also be music performances led by Lucas Bailey with songs from The Pamoja Gospel Choir and support from regular hospice volunteer Kevin O’Brien and Sue Perks. Traditional mince pies, chocolate logs, coffee and tea will be served,
and Christmas cards, Christmas decorations and happiness boxes will be on sale at the back of the church. ‘Lights of Love’ is free to attend and is open to all. Any donations given help Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice support local families who have a loved one living with a condition like cancer, heart failure, lung disease or a neurological condition with their specialist care and family support. Elise Hoadley, Director of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “Christmas is a special time for families and many of us who have lost a loved one will have treasured memories of Christmases past in our minds." “At Lights of Love, we come together in a moving and memorable way to remember, celebrate and give thanks for the lives of family and friends while helping to raise funds so we can continue to be there for local people and families who need us.
Everyone is welcome to join us.” Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is home to the only inpatient unit with beds in Gloucestershire giving specialist hospice care alongside its family support and day services and hospiceat-home team which takes the hospice’s care and ethos out and about in people’s homes and local communities. Please register your wish to attend online to help the hospice ensure they have enough refreshments for everyone at www.sueryder.org/ leckhamptonlights Alternatively, email leckhampton.fundraising@ sueryder.org or call 01242 246285.
Stars smash £55k for hospice Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following on from the Starlight Hike - A Night to Remember which took place at the end of October and was sponsored by Capita. This could pay for 18 hospice nurses for a month, more than enough to pay for one nurse to provide a month of care in each of the inpatient hospice care beds in the county, which are all housed at the hospice. Matt Reay is Events Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. He said, “This is the largest amount of money our Starlight Hike event has ever raised. It will make a massive difference to those families we care for and support. As a charity, we rely on fundraising to keep our care services going. Thanks to all those walkers who turned out to be with us on the night and have been so busy fundraising before and since to raise this enormous amount of money. We are blown away by the response to the event.” The annual 10k night-time walk around Cheltenham takes walkers from St Edward's Prep School in Charlton Kings to the hospice grounds where
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“We are proud to have supported such a worthwhile cause that we hold so close to our hearts here at Capita, and very much look forward to working with the hospice again in the future." Next year’s Starlight Hike will take place at St Edward's Prep School, Cheltenham on Saturday 20th October 2018 from 7.00pm. For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice visit www.sueryder.org/leckhampton.
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Light Up a Life Sun 3rd Dec, 3.00pm, St Luke's Church, Cheltenham A beautiful service to remember the lives of those we have loved at St Luke’s Church. Light a candle or hang a star in memory of a loved one. Enjoy carols sung by Warden Hill Junior School Choir. For further details contact the LINC Office on 0300 422 4422. www.lincfund.org Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists perform in an intimate setting. Sunday 3rd December: Martin Simpson. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www.cleeveconcerts@ hotmail.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night. For more information, contact the box office on 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate, booking fees apply).
Youth@Heart Christmas Fair Sunday 3rd Dec, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Winchcombe Christmas Festival Parish Rooms Highnam, GL2 8DG Tuesday 5th December, Written and directed by Ben Crocker. Homemade festive produce, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, Winchcombe Tewkesbury’s traditional family handcrafted gifts, Secret Santa, Enjoy late night shopping in a festive pantomime is bound to have you in children's activities, seasonal stitches. Sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. refreshments and more! Join us for a Tickets: £12 - £27.50. Call the box festive treat and support our cause. events cont'd... office on 01684 295074 or visit Please mention Bishop's Cleeve Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 31
...events cont'd atmosphere with local shops, galleries, restaurants, eateries and over 40 market stalls. You can look forward to fantastic shopping opportunities, seasonal food and entertainment. Thanks to the Winchcombe Rotary Club, children can meet Santa in his Grotto (in the Guide Hall), all proceeds will go towards supporting local charities. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 5th December, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ An open night in a lively and friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is extended to singers, musicians and audiences to join our regular performers. For more information please call 01242 602236. Light of Love Wednesday 6th December, from 6.30pm, St Matthew's Church, Clarence Road, Cheltenham This Sue Ryder event is all about remembering loved ones. Christmas carols, choir performances and readings alongside time for remembrance and reflection, followed by festive refreshments. Please register your wish to attend online to help the hospice ensure they have enough refreshments for everyone at www.sueryder.org/ leckhamptonlights. Alternatively, email leckhampton.fundraising@sueryder.org or call 01242 246285. 999 Emergency Services Carol Service Thursday 7th December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham College Chapel, Bath Rd The Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Branch of the RNLI invite you to a carol service with the Chaplain, Reverend Dr Adam Dunning and the Gotherington Singers. Join us afterwards for coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome. For more details contact Faith on 01242 261330. www.candtrnli.btck.co.uk Emmanuel Festival of Decorated Christmas Trees Friday 8th - Sunday 10th Dec, Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade, Cheltenham, GL53 7PJ A fabulous display of trees – the artistic, the ingenious, the thoughtprovoking and, of course, the beautiful. All decorated by local people – individuals, families and both children’s and adults’ groups. Opening times are Friday 6.00pm 9.00pm with Carol Singing amongst
the trees, mince pies and mulled wine. Saturday 11.00am – 5.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm - 6.00pm. Admission £2.50, under 16’s free. On Saturday 9th December at 7.00pm, there will be a Carol Concert by the Cotswold Male Voice Choir and Naunton Park School Choir (tickets £5). For more information or to enter a tree, contact Jackie Dunlop on 01242 580731 or emmanuel.church@btconnect.com. Spectacle of Light Friday 8th - Saturday 30th Dec, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Experience the night time magic of Sudeley through a beautiful new illuminated trail. A wonderful experience for all ages. For more information and tickets, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/spectacle/. Live Music – Sadie Roach Trio & Michael Roach Friday 8th December, 8.00pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Treat yourselves to an evening of great live music, including RnB, Jazz and Acoustic Blues. Cheltenhamborn, up-and-coming, young musician Sadie Roach is returning home for this evening with her trio of musicians. The evening will also feature respected Blues musician Michael Roach, who will delight with this rare local appearance, performing his time-honoured mix of traditional blues, jazz and gospel. Tickets available at Vinyl Vault, Cambray Place, Cheltenham or at The Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. £12 in advance or £15 on the door. Fundraiser Auction Saturday 9th December, Viewing at 1.00pm, Auction starts at 2.00pm, Tewkesbury Baptist Church The Creative Club is a non-profit organisation which has been running for a year now. At the beginning of December, the Club will be hosting a fundraiser auction with many local goods and services on offer. Items include hampers from Tesco, Morrisons and Cotswold Dairy, Cream Teas at Tilly's and the Jelly Roll Cafe, meals at The Nottingham Arms, The Britannia Inn
and Uncle Sam's Fish & Chips Shop as well as vouchers for men's and ladies haircuts, to name but a few. There will also be lots of quality second-hand items on offer, so please come along and support the event. Soup, cakes and tea coffee will be on offer. In support of the Tewkesbury Refugees. Evening Christmas Carols by Steam Train Saturday 9th December, 7.00pm, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Get into the true spirit of Christmas with the railway's annual open air 'Christmas Carols by Steam Train' service. It will be departing from Toddington at 7.00pm. This year the event is in aid of the charity Winston's Wish. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com. Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sun 10th Dec, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Community Centre, Bishop's Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. For more information, please contact Libby Cleal on 07776 301767. Carols at the Barn Sun 10th Dec, 4.00pm 5.00pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve Cleeve Harmony are delighted to be able to repeat their very successful concert held last year. Everyone is invited to come and sing round the Christmas tree with the choir and to hear their very own Christmas songs. Tickets are £4, under 16’s free, to include refreshments. Tickets available from George Lewis Shoe Shop in Bishop’s Cleeve. For more information, call 01242 676669. Tapestry of Christmas Music Tuesday 12th December, 7.30pm - 9.45pm, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE Cheltenham Choral Society, conducted by Ian Higginson, present a Tapestry of Music featuring The Ashcroft Quintet and children’s choirs from Airthrie School and Prestbury St. Mary’s CofE School. The traditional family concert will include a variety of music, old favourites and new works along with seasonal readings and some surprises! Tickets £10.00 (£5.00 under 13), all seats unreserved and available on the door or from the Town Hall Box Office – 0844 576 2210. Tewkesbury Choral Society Concert Thursday 14th December,
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7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Mozart Mass in C Minor and Charpentier Te Deum. For more information please visit www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk. Cheltenham Races – The International Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December, first race begins at 12.10pm, Cheltenham Racecourse One last chance to see some racing action before the year is out. The International showcases top-class race jumping featuring one of the most significant races of the entire season. With live music and a shopping village you can get into the festive spirit and enjoy two days of exciting racing. For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/. Winchcombe Live The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Firday 15th December: Brooks Williams – Virtuoso Americana guitarist. Friday 19th January: True Strays – Blues fuelled rock and roll revivalists. For more information, please visit www. facebook.com/Winchcombelive/. Gloucestershire Young Farmers Glitter Ball Friday 15th Dec, 9.00pm - 1.00am, Cheltenham Town Hall, GL50 1QA The biggest young farmers party of the year! With tickets at just £25.00 for members and £30.00 for non-members, don’t miss out on the party of the year! Tommy & The Fuse will be providing music on the night. To purchase tickets please visit https://www. tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/ id/116699/chk/33cd/ref/facebook
Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham Whether you need childcare, want your child to have something fun to do or have them disappear while you do a bit of shopping, we’ve got you covered! Full day £20, half-day £15.00. Childcare vouchers accepted; OFSTED registered. Call 01242 528764 to make your booking. Churchdown Male Voice Choir Concerts Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th Dec, 7.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH The Churchdown Male Voice Choir will host 3 concerts at Churchdown Community Centre this December what better way to start your Christmas? Tickets are £9 (includes a supper during the interval), and are available from Colin Acton on 01452 714360 but hurry as the concerts sell out quickly. Cleeve Common Christmas Trail Wednesday 20th December, 12 noon To obtain tickets or for further information, go to the Parish Office, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, or call the Office on 07471 68 78 77 or the Ranger on 07756 828 458. Please note for some events booking is essential. www.cleevecommon.org.uk
simoncollyer289@btinternet.com. Christmas Cracker Fri 29th & Sat 30th Dec, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Mixed traffic event. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com. FUTURE DATE FOR THE DIARY New Year’s Day Racing Monday 1st January, from 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Whether you’re a racing expert or just want to start the new year with some racing action in the fresh air, this racing event is a highlight on the town’s annual calendar. Seven exciting races, fun entertainment and activities for the children (including Paddington Bear) and much more! For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/. St Edward’s School Open Day Friday 19th January, 9.30am 3.00pm, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY Whole School Open Day. For more information, visit www.stedwards.co.uk.
Christmas Day Swim Monday 25th December, from 11.00am, Sandford Parks Lido, Royal Albert Hall Performances Cheltenham, Keynsham Rd, Friday 30th March 2018 (Good Cheltenham, GL53 7PU Friday). The Messiah at the Royal Take the chance to swim in Sandford Albert Hall – do join us! By coach Parks Lido’s cold waters on Christmas from Bishop's Cleeve. For details or Day 2017! The water will be to book, please call 01386 832095. extremely cold so this is event is Bookings now being taken, call for people aged 17+ only. The gates 01386 832095. will open at 10.30am and Roving Crows Concert a disclaimer will need to be signed Saturday 16th December, LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES before entering the pool. Spectators 7.30pm, Watson Hall, 65 Barton Alderton Acorns Pre-School are welcome to come along. This event Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Monday to Wednesday, has been going for more than 50 Tickets (£12) available from 9.00am - 3.00pm, Forest School: years and is free with a donation and www.rovingcrows.com from Thursdays, 9.00am - 11.00pm, to the Sandford Lido Charity. Tewkesbury Heritage and Visitors Toddler Group: Fridays, 10.00am Churchdown Postcard, Centre on 01684 855040. 12 noon, Alderton Village Hall, Cigarette Cards and Stamps Fair Carols by Candlelight Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT Thursday 28th December, Sunday 17th Dec, 6.30pm, We pride ourselves on our friendly 10.00am - 4.00pm, Churchdown Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray welcome to mother, toddler and Community Centre, Parton Road, Place, Cheltenham, GL50 1JS baby groups helping children to Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH The Church is beautifully decorated be happy in a safe enviornment. Come along to this independent for this special event which combines For more information contact fair attracting 29 dealers that will the Christmas message with carols old Pre-School Leader Sarah Westgate be buying, selling and exchanging and new. Seasonal refreshments will on 07842 161159, email on the day. Refreshments available, follow the service. Early arrival aldertonacornspreschool@ along with free car parking and free is advised. For more information hotmail.co.uk or visit admission. If you have anything to sell, please visit www.cambray.org. www.aldertonacorns.org.uk. then please bring it along on the day. Christmas Play Zone For more information, please contact Mon 18th - Fri 22nd Dec, 8.30am Simon Collyer on 07966 565151 events cont'd... - 5.00pm, Prince of Wales Stadium, or 01283 820151, or you email Please mention Bishop's Cleeve Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 33
...events cont'd Art & Illustration Workshop First Friday of every month, 10.00am - 12.00 noon, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Drawing and painting for beginners. Monthly class with Winchcombe artist and illustrator Gemma Hastilow. Informal and friendly classes. £12 per session. For more information or to book, please call Gemma on 01242 602 727. Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Wednesday Fellowship Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. 13th Dec: Christmas celebration. Bishop's Cleeve Players Meet every second Tuesday of the month, 7.30 9.30pm, School Room, The Tithe Barn We are a friendly local amateur dramatic group who welcome anyone with an interest in the theatre. There are a variety of roles within our group not just for those wishing to act. No previous experience neccessary. Get in touch via email: bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo.co.uk or come along to one of our monthly meetings. For more information visit: www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve U3A Meet on the 3rd Monday of every month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments served after the presentation until 4.00pm. Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesdays, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520. Bishops Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Meets Tuesdays, starting at 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 12th Dec: Traidcraft and more; speaker: Pat Waghorn. Brownies (7-10 years) Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities
by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities. We are a registered charity and operate under The Guide Association. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/ local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, St. Michael’s Hall Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information call 01242 673001. 5th Dec: Christmas lunch at The Royal Oak, 12.30pm. 12th Dec: Christmas party. Should you require to be collected from your home please contact 01242 672029. Little Angels Toddler Group Tuesdays: Term time only, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Methodist Church, Bishop’s Close (off Tobyfield Road), Bishop’s Cleeve, GL52 8NT Toys, crafts, slide, ride-ons, baby area and more. First child £1.50, siblings 50p. Tea/coffee and chat. Come along and join us! Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes
from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes and cooking tips with you. Classes take place in the privacy of Aly's home in Bishop's Cleeve and you can expect a generous dollop of fun mixed with the possibility of making a new friend or two. Aly offers mixed menu workshops, full day workshops, 3-week courses and student workshops. To find out more about the workshops or to book a place, please call 01242 692475 or 07438 495254 or get in touch via email: mintncoriander@ yahoo.com. For further information and some fantastic recipes, please visit www.mintandcoriander.com and follow Mint & Coriander on Facebook. Relaxation Group Tuesdays, 2.00pm - 3.00pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Informal sessions with life coach Shelagh Greygoose learning techniques to use at home. £5. Call 01242 602849. Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Meets every other Tuesday morning in Winchcombe Methodist Hall. We meet for coffee at 10.00am followed by an informative talk on a wide variety of topics. We also arrange walks, outings and lunches. For further information please contact Marianna Simpson on 01242 602 352. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 5th Dec: Executioner or Undertaker, (Dr Beeching); speaker: John Dixon. 12th Dec: Christmas lunch. 19th Dec: A Christmas cracker, speaker Dennis Beasle. Young at Heart Club Takes place once a month on a Wednesday, 10.30am 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Road There are social activities plus a lunch at a cost of £3.50.
Fitness & Exercise Beginner Egyptian Belly-Dancing Tuesdays, from 10.00am to 11.00am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Learn a simple, fun dance to shape and tone. £25 for 5 weeks, or £6 per session, with Ann Blagden: 07814 479500. Dance with Parkinson's Sessions Every Monday, 2.00pm - 3.30pm, Abbeyfield Community Centre,
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Back Lane, Winchcombe Weekly sessions for anyone with Parkinson’s disease and their families/carer. £5 per session. No dance knowledge needed; go at your own pace. Live music and refreshments included. Contact Sarah Hartley on 01242 603207. Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9pm, Winchcombe Abbey Primary School Happenstance Border Morris dancing and musicians welcomes both men and women of all ages. In the summer months we like to dance out. For more information please contact Cressida Pryor on 01242 604120/ 07791004649. Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd, Cheltenham Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare.lait@cancer-physio.com.
Move it or lose it Every Tuesday, 11.30am 12.30pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Gentle exercise class for older people. £4.50 per session. To book, please call Kathy Chesters on 07746 672 726. For further information visit www.besocialwinchcombe.com. Walking Rugby for Mature Movers Every Friday, 10.00am - 11.30am, Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE If you love team sports but aren’t up for sprinting down a wing or shooting a corner, these fun and friendly classes are ideal. £3.00 per session. Call Gloucester Rugby’s Nicole Talbot on 01452 872273 for full details and to book.www.besocialwinchcombe.com.
Winchcombe Tea Dance Last Wednesday of the month, 2.00pm 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed, all welcome. A friendly, social afternoon with some
experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00 on the door, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. Don accompanies dancers with music from the 1920’s through to the 1960’s. The pieces are adapted for all types of ballroom favourites, from foxtrots and quick-steps to waltzes and jives. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information call 01242 603207 or visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com
Music Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings 7.30pm 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don't have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning. For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Road Are you interested in having a good sing? Then come along to our rehearsal nights; no previous experience required. New members always welcome. For more information call 01242 674114. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45 - 10.00pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and join in this brand new chorus. For more information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus. Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.45pm 9.30pm, Alternating between Gotherington Village Hall & Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham We are a ladies choir formed 50 years ago in Gotherington. If you are interested in joining us come along to one of our rehearsals and see how you like us! We are a very friendly group performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm
welcome! Previous experience is not necessary. For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk. We can also be found on Facebook. The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe We are a ladies choir who meet once a week singing a variety of music including classical and songs from the shows. New members welcome. No audition necessary. A warm welcome awaits you. For more information call Jean on 01242 603204 or John on 01242 672849. Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am - 12pm, Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane For more information contact Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@naturalvoice.net.
LOCAL MARKETS Cheltenham Christmas Market Until Saturday 16th Dec, 10.00am - 6.00pm, The Promenade, Cheltenham Delicious seasonal food and stalls selling a wide selection of festive crafts and gifts. Christmas Charities, Fine Food & Drink Market Saturday 2nd December, 9.00am 4.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham First stop for cards, gifts and wrapping, plus tasty food! Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9.00am - 2.00pm, Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Christmas Celebration Farmers Markets Friday 8th & 22nd Dec, 9.00am 2.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham The essential destination for the finest local food and produce to satisfy all! Christmas Gifts Arts & Crafts Markets Sat 16th & Sun 17th Dec, 9.00am 5.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham Tues 19th - Sun 24th Dec, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Pedestrian Zone, Cheltenham The treasure trove for gifts, treats and that extra special something for someone...
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