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Dear Reader, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have been able to take some time out to relax and enjoy the festive season with family and friends. I would like to thank all our readers for supporting the local businesses that have advertised with us in 2017 and would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year on behalf of the entire Glos Directories team. We hope 2018 brings you everything you have wished for. If you have made some New Year’s resolutions for the new year, I hope they last longer than mine! Normally by the end of January, they have fallen by the wayside and I’ve forgotten all about them… Don’t forget the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham still has Dick Whittington and his Cat on until Sunday 7th January and the Bacon Theatre is staging Aladdin between the 18th and 21st, so if you haven’t already, why not take the family out to watch a funny pantomime? To see what else is on in January, have a look at our “What’s On” pages towards the back of the magazine. Our monthly articles are always a great read, so grab a cup of tea and that last slice of Christmas cake and enjoy the January issue of the magazine. Best wishes,

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I am an experienced and passionate singer and teacher. I help adults and children who are motivated to embrace the discipline of a classical singing technique. This includes those who wish to study for ABRSM exams or equivalent; enthusiastic amateur singers who wish to improve their abilities and confidence, and children who will be supported to develop their voices in a natural way and encouraged to sing with their 'own' voice. I endeavour to help students realise their potential, and give sound advice on what music is suitable for their age, abilities and character. I select repertoire that is within their capabilities, and not to the detriment of their vocal health. I place special emphasis on performance skills, encouraging students to move away from the notes on the page, to explore imagination and interpretative elements of song, stretching students to become fully immersed in the joy that is the art of singing. In my early career I worked as a professional consort singer, choirs have included The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and The English Concert. I have sung as a full-time chorister in many London churches, most notably in the choir of The London Oratory Church (Brompton Oratory) for 10 years. I have been an opera chorister at home and abroad, opera companies include Opera North, Oper Frankfurt and Bayreuther Festspiele. I have also worked extensively in oratorio and opera as a soprano soloist, specialising in large-scale oratorio works and dramatic soprano repertoire. My CV is available on request. I have a private teaching practice in Winchcombe and can usually be heard on a Sunday morning singing in the church choir of St Peter's Winchcombe! Whether you are new to singing or are looking to build upon existing singing skills, I would like to hear from you! I have lesson slots available for adults and children and offer consultation lessons at a reduced rate. Please get in touch via email or phone, using the above contact details. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Don’t Drive into Trouble Abroad Every January, sure as night follows day, magazines come stuffed with pull-outs for summer holiday destinations. It’s also that time when lesser known TV channels air programmes like “Drunk Brits Abroad” or “Costa Del Hell”. You know the kind of thing: footage of inebriated young Brits thinking that they can get away with whatever they want to on holiday, as they are abroad. Usually the shows finish with a postscript of how wrong they are, with nights in cells, court appearances and fines. If you plan to drive on your holiday, perhaps taking the car to France, or hiring one in some other sunny location, be aware that, increasingly, local prosecutors are upping the ante when it comes to

prosecuting foreign drivers who incur traffic offences. In the last few years applications to the Home Office from foreign prosecutors to pursue traffic offences made by UK registered drivers have risen 12 fold. For example, in 2014 less than 150 applications were made, yet 2016 saw that number top 1,600. The likely rise is down to recent EU laws requiring nations to share a driver’s details; it works both ways of course. The UK will pass details of law-breaking foreign drivers back to their home country too. This stance is unlikely to change with Brexit either, since Switzerland has also signed up to the agreement. So, gone are the days of “What happens on the N1, stays in France” as the Gendarme L’Auto (not sure if such a thing exists, but it sounds more exotic than French Traffic Police) could now pursue your misdemeanours even after your return.

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Cake and Bake Baked Pears with Cinnamon Oat Topping You can use any pear variety for this winter warming fruity pudding. Serve with custard or crème fraîche and a drizzle of warmed honey, if liked.

Ingredients: • 4 medium-sized firm pears • 150ml apple or orange juice • 50g unsalted butter • 75g rolled oats • 50g Demerara sugar • 25g walnut pieces, chopped • 1tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to sprinkle

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New Year 1918 On 1st January 1918 the editorial in the Gloucestershire Echo read: “Whether 1918 will end the war is in the lap of the gods. One thing is absolutely certain: it will be a year of trial, endurance and sacrifice in which every citizen is called upon to take his or her share.” For this month's article I have delved into the trials and endurances recorded in the local newspapers exactly a century ago. In 1917 German U-boats had begun a campaign against the merchant ships bringing food across the Atlantic. This led to shortages and although food rationing was not introduced until later in 1918, belts were tightening and government controls increasing. Bishop's Cleeve and Woodmancote both lay within the Winchcombe control area. The Food Control Committee oversaw the sale of meat. Cottagers must have been grateful that they were still allowed to kill their fattened pig at Christmas and sell some of its meat without the licence required by the butchers. This was not the only restriction which upset the butchers, for we find them meeting early in the new year to protest against the order limiting them to slaughtering only half the previous number of animals in order to ensure customers received only half of their usual order. This led Eleanor Adlard from Postlip to complain that because

This Edwardian postcard shows there were many large houses on Cleeve Hill which were worth burgling

the butchers sold most of their meat on Friday, they had little or nothing left to sell to the local villagers who could only come into town on Saturday. Always concerned for the local poor, Eleanor proposed setting up a soup kitchen for children along the lines of that already running in Churchdown charging 2d (1p) per head. Unfortunately, I have been unable to discover if this ever happened. Government control was not confined to the sale of food. The production and sale of beer were closely monitored. Richard Arkell, owner of the local Donnington Brewery, went before the magistrates in Stow on 3rd January for brewing 192 barrels of beer the previous June, exceeding the

permitted total of 180 barrels. He pleaded in his defence that the beer was of low gravity, brewed especially for the haymakers, but the magistrates were not impressed and fined him a total of £30.13s (£30.65p). As the profit on a barrel of beer at that time was 10s (50p) at the most, Richard was clearly out of pocket! Yet the concerns of daily life did not go away. The Cheltenham Chronicle reported that two absconders from the Hardwicke Reformatory near Gloucester burgled a house on Cleeve Hill during Christmas Eve. The court ordered them to be handed over to the Reformatory superintendent. I suspect bread and water were the least of their punishments! However, the master of the Winchcombe workhouse in Langley Road reported that the fifty-two inmates had enjoyed 'one of the best (Christmas) treats that had been given'. He went on to report that he had received £10 from Barnardos for taking in three boys and had sold two pigs for slaughter, which enabled him to buy three piglets for fattening. This glimpse into wartime gives some indication of people's deprivations during the First World War although they seem as nothing compared to those of the Second World War. Yet their lives were being controlled as never before. The words of the Echo were to ring true!

Winchcombe butchers near The Cross at the end of the nineteenth century

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Gardener’s Resolve… by Pippa Greenwood

Happy New Year! Now that 2018 is here, what are your garden resolutions for the year ahead? Here are my suggestions… Re-cYcle pots Save all the pots and trays you get when buying plants and rinse them out to use next time you need one. Store the pots away from sunlight to prevent the plastic disintegrating. coveR it up! Make a resolution to dry off and cover up garden furniture once the summer is over, to protect it from rain, cold, ice or even fungi! Buy furniture covers or, better still, store the furniture in a shed or garage if you have one. Stored properly, it will last much longer. GRow YouR owN Aim to grow more of your own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. This could be buying a couple of tomato plants for the first time, or creating a small herb planter, or it could be larger scale and more complex plans if you’re already big on grow-your-own. Don’t forget that there’s a great choice of UK-grown vegetable plants plus my weekly advice and tips emails at www. pippagreenwood.com/growyour-own.

compost moRe Once you get in the swing of it, composting becomes second nature. Make sure you include kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings, apple cores. The amount of extra compost you’ll generate will be well worthwhile. Many local councils offer a good deal on basic plastic composters. use tHat space! If you have a cold frame, porch, conservatory or greenhouse, put it to use! Any sort of protected growing area has the ability to increase what you can grow and when you can grow it. So raise your own summer flowers in it, force some bulbs in it in the winter or make off-season sowings of salad crops…make it work, but whatever you do, don’t use it as the family rubbish dump! mulcH moRe Make use of any organic matter that is bulky – mulch with it. Whether it is well-rotted manure, garden compost, the used compost from a seasonal bedding display or growing bag, or leaf mould, make it into mulch! Applied a couple of inches or more deep over the soil surface, a mulch like this will improve the soil’s ability to conserve moisture (so saving you both watering time and

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We hope you all enjoyed Christmas and have a fantastic 2018! We thought we'd take a look back at what the Friends of BCPA got up to last year... Leavers 2017

Last year's Year 6s were very pleased with the leaver's hoodies that we coordinated – they even wore them during their trip to Manor Adventure.

Junior new year disco

We started 2017 off with a disco what better thing is there to do?! MC Moss rocked the tunes and there were plenty of sweets. The juniors had a great evening and so did we! In March we asked you to bake for us, and we were not disappointed! In fact, we received so many baked goods, that we were able to hold two sales. The cakes were yummy and raised over £450 – result! In April we held a quiz. There were Ploughman's platters, people brought their own bottles and the dazzling quizmaster and special appearance from Mr H kept everyone entertained. The event was a great success! May saw the Friends of BCPA go Wild West. The 2017 theme for the Woodmancote May Day was perfect for our tin can alley. It's always lovely to attend events outside of the school and to support the community.

Welcome Morning

Being part of Friends of BCPA is not all about fundraising. In June, for example, we always help welcome the parents of children starting school in September. We like to be on hand to answer the important questions, such as "What colour socks should the children wear?". July saw one of our big events; The Summer Fete. Our small army of volunteers displayed excellent teamwork skills – crockery was smashed, tea was drunk and sweets were scoffed. The fete raised over £3,500. Our first movie night was a great success! The year 2 & 3 children enjoyed watching 'Trolls' before welcoming Years 4 & 5 for a summer disco straight after.

The Friends of BCPA Tin Can Alley at Woodmancote May Day 2017

Soon after we had our AGM. It was great to see some new faces at the meeting. There was Pimms, accompanied by nibbles and speeches - some planned, some impromptu. Our Bonfire & Fireworks Event was listed in the top 9 firework displays in Gloucestershire – not bad for an event run solely by volunteers! This year the theme was inspired by Harry Potter and raised an astonishing £5,500! Towards the end of the year, the Friends of BCPA secretary used her UNITED skills and managed to secure the services of the school photographer on a Saturday so that parents had the chance to have school sibling photographs taken and delivered in time for Christmas. For Christmas, we did something a little different by holding a Christmas Fair. It was a festive, fun-filled afternoon which supported some talented local small businesses. Finishing off the year were the Reception and Infant Christmas Parties, which included a visit from the big man himself (Santa not Mr Savory). We're happy to report that everyone at BCPA made the nice list. That was our 2017, we can't wait to see what 2018 brings and look forward to seeing you all at our forthcoming events. Harry Potter inspired Bonfire Display

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Sleep: Vital for Good Mental and Physical Health

We know that losing sleep can make us struggle to concentrate and keep smiling. But research is increasingly proving that a lack of good quality sleep can seriously damage our physical and mental health. More than 20 large-scale studies have proved that the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. How sleep deprivation affects pHysical HealtH weight gain and obesity The link is probably due to reduced levels of leptin (the hunger-inhibiting ‘you’re full’ hormone) and increased levels of ghrelin (the hungerstimulating hormone) caused by sleep deprivation. It’s a vicious circle, as you’re more prone to sleep problems if you’re overweight. increased diabetes risk Risk is increased in people sleeping less than five hours a night, particularly those lacking deep or ‘slow-wave’ sleep. Their body processes glucose differently, reacting incorrectly to insulin. Tiredness also causes you to secrete more stress hormones (e.g. cortisol), making it harder for insulin to function correctly and leaving excess glucose in your bloodstream. increased cancer risk Professor Matthew Walker,

author of Why We Sleep, says that after just one night of only four or five hours’ sleep, your natural cancer-attacking cells drop by 70%. US researchers have discovered that night workers produce 80% less of a by-product of DNA tissue repair, indicating their bodies aren’t carrying out their natural overnight cell restoration. increased alzheimer’s risk During deep sleep, amyloid deposits (a cell-killing toxin that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers) are ‘cleaned’ away. Without sufficient sleep, these plaques build up, especially in deepsleep-generating regions – meaning you sleep even less. It’s a vicious circle. increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke Persistent sleep deprivation causes increased heart rate, blood pressure and inflammation, which can all put extra strain on your heart. Over45s sleeping less than six hours a night are 200% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. weakened immunity Sleep deprivation damages production and distribution of immune factors. reduced fertility and libido Research has revealed that insufficient sleep can cause lower libido in men and women, and reduce the secretion of reproductive hormones. How sleep deprivation affects mental HealtH increased risk of depression, anxiety, paranoia,

hallucinations and psychotic episodes The poor mental health/poor sleep link is well-established. Daniel Freeman, co-author of major research on the subject, found that insomnia doubles your chances of developing depression, while treating insomnia reduces it. His study also showed that when people sleep better, they’re far less likely to suffer from anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations or psychotic episodes. reduced memory, concentration and reaction times The odd late night isn’t a problem, but after persistently poor sleep, your reaction times, concentration and decisionmaking decline significantly. This can affect not only your health and safety, but that of others you work with, care for – or drive past. Studies show that sleep deficiency harms your driving ability as much as, or more than, being drunk. Four hours’ sleep? You’re 11.5 times more likely to be involved in a crash. Driver fatigue is estimated to be responsible for around 100,000 car accidents and 1,500 deaths each year. a cHange of attitude “No aspect of our biology is left unscathed by sleep deprivation,” says Professor Walker. He believes we have “stigmatised sleep with the label of laziness” because we want to seem busy; a lack of sleep is “a badge of honour.” That’s an attitude we need to change.

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This year’s pantomime at the Everyman Theatre will be Dick Whittington and his Cat. Join Dick as he travels from Gloucester to London to make a fortune and runs into cast favourites such as Tweedy, along the way. For more information, prices and tickets, visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. 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/. GWSR - By Train to the Races Monday 1st January, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Why not enjoy free car parking at Toddington and travel to the races by steam train? The first race is at 12.15pm so if you want a bit of time to soak up the race atmosphere, then travel down on the 10.00am from Toddington, or if you need a New Year’s Day lie in, then be at Toddington for the 11.10am which will get you to the Racecourse at 11.45am. The last race is at 3.40pm so there is plenty of time to catch the 4.40pm diesel-hauled service back to Toddington. The emphasis at this race meeting is on families, with lots to do for the children (Paddington Bear will also make an appearance!). For tickets, visit www.gwsr.com.

Cheltenham, GL53 7PU Two races, two different distances (500m or 1km) and both are freezing cold! It is mandatory that all competitors must wear a winter wetsuit and silicon hat for this event (boots and gloves are also recommended). This event is for seasoned, experienced winter swimmers only. Spectators wel-come – come and support the swimmers! Cost: £16 (500m), £21 (1km). For more information and tickets, visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

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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. Friday 12th January: Paul Jones & Dave Kelly. 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).

Festival Trials Day Saturday 27th January, gates open at 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Head to the racecourse and get some notable pointers of horses ahead of The Festival in March. This highly acclaimed one-day jump fixture features nine races (from 12.00pm), including highly popular BetBright Trial Chase. For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/.

Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sun 14th Jan, 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. Aladdin Pantomime Thurs 18th - Sun 21st January 2018, from 7.00pm; with matinees at 2.30pm on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January, The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP Set to delight the audience, Promenade Productions will steal the show with its much-loved amateur pantomime ‘Aladdin’. Tickets from £10.00. For more information, please call 01242 224144. Southam Village Hall Lectures 7.30pm, Southam Village Hall Southam Village Hall will host the following lectures on behalf of the Cheltenham and Gloucester National Trust – Thursday 18th January: Birds, Tigers and the Taj; speaker: Arthur Bell. Thursday 15th February: Developments at Snowshill. Admission: Centre members £3, visitors £4.

Winchcombe Live The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Friday 19th January: True Strays – Blues fuelled rock and roll revivalists. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ Winchcombelive/.

Cotswolds Wedding Fayre Sat 27th & Sun 28th January, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Glenfall House, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL54 4EP This fabulous event will give you all the inspiration you need for your big day. Meet professionals from the industry and chat to them about floral arrangements, cake, garden games and more. For more information, please call 01242 323889. Burns Supper Sat 27th January, 6.45pm, Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, the Reddings, GL51 6RF Scottish Dance with Haggis Supper. Tickets in advance. For more information contact 01452 614995. Cheltenham Independents Sale Sunday 28th Jan, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies College Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has some special savings coming your way. Come along to this amazing shopping event, held in the stunning Princess Hall, and buy fashion items, jewellery, shoes, travel goods and more from top independent local businesses.

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...events cont'd You genuinely won’t believe some of the bargains that are on offer with incredible savings of up to 75% off! FUTURE DATES FOR THE DIARY Islands in the Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Thursday 1st February, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. For more information and tickets, visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 576 2210 (charges apply). Trip to the Royal Albert Hall Fri 30th March 2018 (Good Friday)

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Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520. 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. Little Angels Toddler Group Tuesdays: Term time only, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Methodist

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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. 9th January: Discovering our Narrow Gauge Railways; speaker: David Morgan. 16th January: Trudging the road of Happy Destiny; speaker: Tony Curry. 23rd January: Slimbridge Wetland Centre; speaker: Sue Belej. 30th January: Metamorphoses life of the Artist; speaker: Dr. P J Croome MBE. 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, 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

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...events cont'd required. New members always welcome. For more information call 01242 674114. Tuesday 9th January: New Spring Term starts with rehearsals for Spring concert. 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

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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. Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of every month, 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.

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