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Welcome to the November issue of the Bishop’s Cleeve Magazine. As you can see, it’s packed full with local events happening in and around the area. October saw the last half term holiday before the Christmas break and we are now steadily steering towards the end of the year, but for now let’s concentrate on what’s ahead of us and remember, remember the 5th of November! Guy Fawkes Night is back to bring us bonfires and fireworks – make sure you dress up warmly when you go out and don’t forget to keep your pets as far away from the noise as possible. Your vet can help with advice and medication for your pet so do give them a call. Another major event in November is Remembrance Sunday on 8th November. The Royal British Legion is hoping to once again raise millions with their Poppy Appeal, and this month you’ll see the theme of our front covers is centred around Remembrance Day – please support the Royal British Legion in any way you can. This month, BBC Children in Need also raises much needed funds. Their Appeal Night will be live on BBC One on 13th November. Many schools, nurseries, playgroups, workplaces and shops in the area will be raising funds for this worthy cause – it will be a week of non-stop fun! If you have an event planned to raise money for Children in Need or any other charity, then don’t forget to email your story and pictures to office@glosdirectories.co.uk so that we can include them in the next issue. Best wishes,
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Specialist Valuation Day A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Monday 16th November, 11am to 3pm, at The Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7SP (free parking subject to availability).
There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre1900 documents/books & maps, cigarettecards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available. Page 8
These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000. One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800 as a speculative item, the feeling was strong overall that the story behind the flag is true. It was nice to handle a topical item such as this. (Coins of Richard III do very well also!) If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com
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Tips from The Millionaire Maker The media have called Richard Denny the millionaire maker. For over 30 years he has helped thousands of people into financial wealth, and others into greater achievement and happiness. His lectures, books, videos, DVD’s and CD’s are bought around the world and he lives right here in the Cotswolds.
The Success Destroyer Most of my working life is spent helping people to be happy and successful. My work is primarily in the corporate, private and public sectors, from the individual to the multi-national. I state this not as an ego trip, but as a firm foundation for you, my reader, to understand and take on board the magnitude of this message. There is not a successful or happy person in the world who consciously or subconsciously is not aware of the ruthless power of the success destroyer. It is a foul disease caught easily, highly infectious and can be difficult to eradicate once established. This foul destroyer is negativity, in all its various guises. This manifests itself with negative thinking, negative self-talk, negative communication, negative body language and a thirst for bad news coupled with enjoyment from other's misfortunes. Some sufferers spend an inordinate part of their life criticising, condemning and complaining. It is really very easy to find fault, but requires a bit of effort and imagination to find a better way. Very little criticism is constructive, mostly it is destructive. We all thrive on a little constructive criticism, but this can be “Oh so rare and caring”.
The world we live in is challenging though wonderful. Unfortunately, the balance is going wrong with so much news delivered to us 24 hours a day, and by its very nature news is normally bad. My brother Robin used to say “no news is good news”. Of course news and awareness of some of the horrors of the world can help to alleviate it or encourage action. The balance goes wrong however when there is little or no news, so it becomes sensationalised or contorted and exaggerated so everything becomes a disaster or crisis and we then become desensitised. So do make an effort to bring the pendulum back into balance. Be aware of the evil power of the negative and start by leading a life that is more positive and only allow the negative to play a small part of your life’s journey. So a few tips to get started: 1. The drink in the pub becomes half full, not half empty 2. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, not partly cloudy 3. When asked how you are, never again say “not too bad, thank you”. How about “I’m feeling ok”, “I’m feeling fine” or “I’m feeling good, thank you”. When we say “not too bad, thank you” we are implying either that we are normally bad, or we are surprised that we are not bad. For more detailed information and help join the Denny Business Academy for free.
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Peugeot helps get Teenagers behind the wheel Peugeot has made it easier for teenagers in Gloucestershire to get behind the wheel by making its unique ‘Just Add Fuel®’ scheme available to 18-20 year olds for the very first time from local Dealerships, Warners’ of Gloucester and Warners’ of Tewkesbury. From September, young drivers will be able to benefit from the Peugeot Just Add Fuel® initiative on the Peugeot 108, due to a clever advanced telematics device which attaches to the on-board diagnostic port and tracks driver behaviour. Previously only available to drivers aged 21 or older, Peugeot has made strides in the motor industry by making the inclusive package available for young drivers on the Peugeot 108. Since its launch over five years ago, more than 27,000 people have taken advantage of Peugeot’s Just Add Fuel®. The innovative, fixed-cost motoring package ensures a single monthly payment which allows customers to leave the
showroom with three years’ insurance, servicing, road tax, warranty and roadside assistance for their vehicle. High on style, space and practicality, the Peugeot 108 is packed with a range of easy-to-use technology to improve life on the road. Offering an abundance of choice, drivers can choose from eight paint finishes, four interior ambiences and seven stylish themes on the 108. Marc Warner, Dealer Principal said: “Over the last five years, the Just Add Fuel® scheme has been recognised as a significant innovation in vehicle retailing and this has now been extended to help get first time drivers on the road in Gloucestershire. The Peugeot 108 is priced from just £248 rental per month and no initial payment is required. The monthly payments can be improved depending on variables like the amount of deposit paid, location, etc.
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Our original plan was to hire a car in Naples, but a quick search strongly advised to the contrary. Confirmation that this was the right decision came within three minutes of being picked up at the airport. Scooters and cars observed no lane discipline, horns were used incessantly and the breaking of speed limits by large margins was commonplace. Every car boasted dents, scuffs and/or missing wing mirrors, I saw a Chevrolet Spark being driven around town even though it had been involved in a major front-end smash, and the buses appeared to have emerged from a wartorn country. Italy: home to Ferrari with its prancing horse, Lamborghini’s bull and Maserati’s Neptune’s trident badge - perhaps these logos are subtle nods that Italy should stick to four-legged road transport or put its faith in the Gods when it comes to moving around safely. Ciao for now!
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The Story of our Roads concluded
near the New Road junction, and in Winchcombe, at the bottom of Corndean Lane. Today you have to use your imagination to envisage coaches, wagons, carts, travellers on horseback and In my last article I farm animals making their described how different it way up and down Spring, must have been to travel Lye and Ashleigh Lane and between Bishop's Cleeve then across Cleeve Common. and Winchcombe and Cheltenham before 1800. In This was less steep and certainly less wild than this article I want to bring the story of our roads to the the road John Ogilby had depicted in 1675 running present day. over the top of the hill, yet When King George III stayed travellers still struggled along this new route and so in the fledgeling spa town for six weeks in 1788 he put in 1823 the road we now travel on was built, removing it firmly on the map. During his visit he travelled through some of the worst gradients. This left a strip of land Southam to Winchcombe between the two roads ripe and Sudeley and it cannot be coincidence that the route for development - but that is another story! between Cheltenham and Winchcombe was greatly As Cheltenham rose in improved in 1793 when it became a turnpike road with popularity, a new network of roads began to radiate the tolls being used to keep from the town. Today they it in good repair. Tollgates carry familiar names; Bath, were set up in Southam,
This early 20th-century postcard of Cleeve Hill shows the 1793 road as the white track crossing diagonally from the left and passing steeply to the right of the racing stables.
Cirencester, London - and Evesham. Sitting in frustration in yet another queue at the Newlands traffic lights, has it ever occurred to you why the crossroads exist at all? Consider also the Racecourse roundabout, the crossroads at Gotherington and Woolstone and the Teddington Hands roundabout. They are clear evidence that the Evesham Road was a brand new road, crossing existing lanes and tracks. We know it was built in 1807 and although its purpose was to link Cheltenham to Evesham, it proved a godsend for the people of Bishop's Cleeve as it made their trips to the shops and markets in Cheltenham so much easier. However, did you realise that it was planned to follow a new route north of the village? The short lane which adjoins the Sunrise Avenue roundabout is all that now remains of it. Along the road which was built, Oxenton tollhouse still displays its flaking toll board, although travellers have not paid since 1877. These routes to Winchcombe and Evesham still dominate transport in our area today but two more 19th-century changes are worth noting. In Winchcombe you can park your car in Abbey Terrace because in 1837 the abbey grounds were cut back to their present line. Then if you have ever wondered why the Southam to Woodmancote road is called New Road,
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the answer goes back to 1879 when Lord Ellenborough reluctantly agreed to a new road replacing the earlier route arriving in Southam at what is now Ratcliff Lawns. As long as road travel was based on the horse, then these roads sufficed, but the 20th century brought in the age of motor transport, which led to further changes. Tarmac was gradually laid down from the 1920s; in mid century parts of the Cleeve Hill road were straightened and in the late 1970s Bishop's Cleeve bypass was constructed. If each change was made to improve the traffic flow and if cynics say it encourages even more traffic, just remember
how easy it is to reach Cheltenham compared to 300 years ago! - by David Aldred The turnpike road north of Bishop's Cleeve that was never completed
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Autumn Planning and Planting by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too. If everything is looking a bit glum, why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers with brilliant autumn colour and now is the perfect time for planting, as the soil should still be relatively warm and considerably more moist than it was during summer. It is also a perfect time to shop for plants which you can enjoy at this time of year, giving you the chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive. Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites is the sweet gum or Liquidambar but this is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is renowned if planted in a relatively shallow soil over
chalk. You should also try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour, avoiding the most windswept areas where strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades. The ultimate choice of plants will be largely determined by the conditions in and the size of your garden, so a trip to your local garden centre is worthwhile. The Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which can grow to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddish-orange colours in autumn. Some viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and for bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although they prefer an acid soil. The numerous maples, particularly the Japanese maples, not only bring vibrant colours into your garden during autumn but being relatively small or very slow growing are suitable for most plots. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which
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MARTIN LEWIS Solar By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert
As summer’s rays have faded, the 550,000 Brits with solar panels will stay smiling. Solar panels aren't just an environmental boon, they cut your electricity bills and pay you for generating energy too. However, the amount you can earn from them will likely soon drop again, so if you’re mulling it, it’s worth deciding whether it’s right for you soon. Let me take you through it…
In June the rate dropped from 13.3p/kWh to 12.9p/kWh (in contrast, you pay 9p-13p/kWh for the electricity you use). Yet once panels are installed, the government has said the rate is fixed for 20 years and rises with inflation, so signing up sooner pays more.
How solar panels work
Does buying solar panels still add up?
"Solar power? Hang on, we don't live in California!" may be your first thought. Yet it’s not about the heat, it’s about daylight, so they still generate some electricity on gloomy days – vital in a country with weather as dull as eating rice cakes while waiting in for a delivery.
Back in the day, solar panels were a no-brainer. When the Government launched the feed-in scheme, people typically got a gobsmacking £1,100+ per year in payments, not taking into account electricity savings. Then again, a typical system cost £12,000.
There are actually two types of panels: thermal which just heat the water, and photovoltaic (PV) which generate electricity, and it’s these that all the fuss is about, though you’ll usually need a reasonable sized, unshaded roof, facing south-ish.
Yet now while you earn less, it also costs far less with the price coming down to £5,000-£8,000. For a full detailed analysis and more help, go to www.mse.me/solar, but in a flash...
How solar panels make you money
Here’s some maths based on a typical house in Manchester with a typical 4kWp system:
Financially, there are two reasons to do this: ● You save on electricity bills. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates a typical family can knock around £100/year off their bills, as it cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy. This depends on system size, location, whether you're at home during the day and other factors. ● You get paid for generating. You also get paid a ‘feed-in tariff’ for ALL the energy you generate. Crucially, that’s even if you’re the one using the energy, which once big home storage batteries become commonplace will be even better. The amount you get depends on your system's size, but EST estimates typical payments of £500 a year (tax-free).
- Cost of panels: £6,500 - Annual generation payment: £515 - Annual bill savings: £120 - Total: £635 - Break even estimate: 10 years - Profit at 20 years: £6,200. So with savings rates so low, for someone with a bundle of cash these are a good option to look at. And for some they can pay back even sooner. The key need-to-knows To see whether solar panels are worth it for you and whether you can get them, there are some important need-to-knows: - You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded.
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- You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energyassessor to find an accredited assessor. - You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site. - The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar. - Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority. - Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org. Aren’t they an eyesore? Will it impact the value of my house? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their house down or put off buyers.
Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels? Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance. Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar. New tool to trick Amazon into giving you free delivery The giant e-retailer used to give free delivery on its goods (not its third party Marketplace sellers) if you spent £10, but in May it increased that to £20. Delivery costs anything from £1.50 to £6, but a new tool (developed by a very clever chap called Adam who used to work for me), SuperSaverDelivery.co.uk scours Amazon for filler items. For example, a £19.72 hairdryer comes with a £6.01 delivery charge so £25.74 total. But the tool shows how you can add a 33p Snickers bar so you’d only pay £20.05. Turn your smartphone into a free holiday sat-nav If it’s got GPS, you can convert it into a free sat-nav for 28 countries without using any pricey data overseas. Just download the maps before you go – Navmii.com is a free app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. Once you’ve downloaded it to your phone, it doesn’t need any internet data to find routes, search, or access its maps via GPS, as these are stored offline in your phone.
And the aesthetics are worth considering, though there are ways to fit panels more discretely. Equally, a more efficient home generating its own energy and paying a feed-in tariff could attract buyers.
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Home & Interiors Buying a Bespoke Kitchen
If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress - you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst. It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst more costly, it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.
Why buy bespoke?
With an off-the-peg kitchen your choices are limited to a selection of door styles, carcass
sizes and worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, and can include extra-high base units, extra-deep worktops and a combination of different materials. You can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint, and you can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like - even special matching sockets can be fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’
All in the detail
With a bespoke kitchen, no detail is spared. It may be the dovetailing of the drawers or the way veneers are matched so they run perfectly across from one cupboard or drawer to the next. It may be the combination of base and wall
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cupboards, perhaps with open shelves and free-standing dressers; or it may be the size and shape of the island unit. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality.
Working with a designer
Before contacting a bespoke kitchen company, start by considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design. There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be hand-built and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and templates made for worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure. Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to fine-tune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result. Main Image - Bespoke open-plan kitchen, Woodstock Furniture: Tel 020 8876 0131; www. woodstockfurniture.co.uk
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Business Spotlight
Santa Claus is coming to Winchcombe The year marches on and the festive season is just around the corner. Recently on my Business Spotlight programme on Radio Winchcombe 107.1fm, I have had pleasure in welcoming the main organiser of the Winchcombe Christmas Festival, Jane Royle from the Cotswold Eye Care Centre. Q. No doubt things are getting busy on the build up to the festival especially the preparations, how is it going? The Winchcombe Late Night Christmas Festival this year is planned for Tuesday 1st December, 5.00pm 8.00pm. It has a similar format to previous years: North St and part of Abbey Terrace will be closed to make space for stalls and performances, Winchcombe's shops will being staying open and there will be entertainment and stalls in the town centre. We would like to invite both Winchcombe folk and visitors to come and enjoy a great evening. A special invitation goes to the newcomers in our town. The evening will prove you have made the right choice in making Winchcombe your home. We are so proud of this town, it is happy, friendly and functional, and has great shops, great services and great food. Q. Every year you arrange great entertainment. What has been confirmed for this year to date? This year we have lots of entertainment planned, there should be something on at all times. Winchcombe Abbey C of E Primary and Isbourne Valley Infant School are sending choirs, there are performances from Happenstance Border Morris and also the Dance Academy, music from Winchcombe Concert Brass, Church Choirs and the Hand bell ringers to name a few. We have such a lot of talented musical
have kindly agreed to donate funds towards our marketing. Q. How is the event being promoted in order to maximize interest?
people here. Do keep an eye on the website (www.winchcombe.co.uk) as we will post the itinerary closer to the date so that you can plan your visit.
Publicity Manager Ruth McDonagh has sent out press releases to all the monthly and quarterly magazines in the area.
This year for the first time we are also organising a Punch and Judy Show with special Christmas performances, and Santa has agreed to visit Winchcombe that evening despite his heavy work schedule! The Winchcombe Rotary Club will be helping him in his Grotto in the Guide Hall.
Q. Is the town going to look its Christmassy best again this year?
Q. What can visitors expect to find on the stalls in North Street and Abbey Terrace? There will be all kind of stalls in the streets this year, selling gifts and food. There are too many to mention but they range from candles to hogroast, jewellery to prints, quirky clocks to preserves. There will be lots of things to look at and lots of things to be inspired by for Christmas, and don't forget we have a fantastic selection of individual shops in Winchcombe for you to buy interesting and often locally made items. We have a Winchcombe Christmas Festival Facebook page, so do follow us on that to keep up-to-date. Q. What financial support have you managed to source from sponsors? I am very pleased to report that due to the brilliant support of Angela Teasdale from Emporium there will be a Punch and Judy Show outside her shop. Winchcombe Town Council has agreed to sponsor some of the road closure fees and road closure signs to the amount of roughly ÂŁ200. The cost of posters and postcards has kindly been covered by Toby, who owns Vale and Hills Butchers. And we have recently heard from Tewkesbury Borough Council who
Once again this year, we will have trees decorating the shop's frontages. They are planned to go up on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. Any volunteers to help would be great. Just contact me at Cotswold Eye Care or email the Winchcombe Business Forum via their website www. winchcombe.co.uk, if you can help. I ought to say that the festival does take a great deal of effort to stage which is shared between a fantastic committee. Should you feel you would like to get involved, please get in contact. It would be great to have you join us. We are also very grateful for the financial support we get, a particular mention has to go to those retailers who have agreed to sponsor us and the Business Forum. Q. So do you still require help? Yes, we need helpers for the afternoon and night of the 1st, even just one hour of your time would be great - please contact me at Cotswold Eye Care. We also appreciate help when we put up and take down the Christmas trees, again contact me. So a reminder, Winchcombe Christmas Festival is from 5.00pm - 8.00pm on Tuesday 1st December. Do come along, there is lots to do, see, eat and buy - you will have a fantastic evening. If you want to get involved, you can contact me personally: Jane Royle,The Cotswold Eye Care Centre, 01242 604654. - by Christopher Sweet
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
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On 13th August 1964, Gwynne Owen and Peter Allen were hanged for the robbery and murder of a van driver. Owen was a mentally unstable drifter, Allen a feckless petty criminal. The murder was out of character, and most observers were surprised when they weren’t reprieved. But their case wasn’t all that unusual, and didn’t attract any more than the usual amount of media attention. There was, though, one extraordinary thing about Owen and Allen: they were the last people in Britain to be executed. On 8th November 1965 a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Labour backbencher Sidney Silverman received the royal assent, and hanging was abolished. This didn’t come out of the blue. Capital punishment had become extremely unpopular and its abolition was mostly welcomed by the public. Three high-profile miscarriages of justice – or perceived miscarriages of justice – had gone some way towards discrediting the idea and, to undermine it further, the public had lost confidence in the way the Home Office decided who should live and who should die. The first of the three cases was a straightforward wrongful conviction. In March 1950 Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter
Geraldine; it subsequently emerged that both she and her mother Beryl were actually victims of John Christie, who murdered eight women in his west London house of horrors – 10 Rillington Place – between 1943 and 1953. The other two cases were more controversial. Derek Bentley was hanged in January 1953 for the murder of a policeman during a burglary. The actual shooter, Christopher Craig, was a minor and got life. Bentley was 19 and got death. Then in July 1955 28-year-old Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting dead her violent boyfriend outside a Hampstead pub. He had beaten and deserted her, and she was in a hysterical and desperate state when she finally snapped. Both were guilty. But both had the public’s sympathy, and people expected them to be reprieved as nearly half of all convicted murderers were. And when no reprieves came, what really infuriated public opinion was that the decisions had been taken behind closed doors by Home Office officials on legal considerations alone without regard to public feeling. The outcry was such that the number of death sentences actually carried out thereafter fell to a trickle: in 1964 Owen and Allen were the rope’s only victims. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister
from October 1964, had long been a campaigner against hanging and supported Silverman to the hilt. The bill was intended to last five years – as, indeed, had two previous identical bills introduced by Silverman – and it wasn’t until December 1969 that it was made permanent and the hangman’s rope was finally put away forever. As many had predicted, abolition was followed by a steep climb in the murder rate, clearly proving that hanging had the deterrent effect its supporters claimed for it. But then the murder rate flattened out, then it soared again, then after peaking at over 1,000 in 2002 it halved in 10 years. Hard to say anything definitive about deterrence from a rollercoaster like that! What we have learned, though, is that the number of wrongful convictions such as those of the Birmingham Six is frighteningly high: one can’t help wondering just how many of those hanged before 8th November 1965 had done nothing wrong? There are, of course, some who maintain that the deterrent effect of hanging is so important that it really doesn’t matter that, inevitably, a few innocents will be killed; they might reconsider, perhaps, if they found themselves in Timothy Evans’s place!
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Bryn Terfel (9th), Sean Hughes (10th), Mark Benton (16th), Bjork (21st), & Ben Stiller (30th) Cake and botox to you all!
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What's On in November Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along from some great music and atmosphere. Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call: 01242 602236. Friends of BCPA Bonfire & Fireworks Night Friday 6th Nov, gates open at 6.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Academy
The bonfire will be lit at about 7.00pm and the firework display will take place at 7.30pm. Tickets: Pre-school children: free (but ticket required); primary school age: £1.50 (advance) or £2.00 on gate; secondary school age: £4.00; adult: £4.00 (advance) or £5.00 on the gate. Tickets will be sold after school on the 4th & 5th November. Our theme for the evening will be 'Inside Out' and all of the children have been invited to complete a poster at home to advertise the event. The best poster from each class will be re-printed and used around the village to promote the event. As well as the Bonfire & Fireworks, we will also have a glow stall, BBQ, face painting and sweets and drinks.We would love to see as many of you at the event as possible - this is a big fundraiser for us and we need your help and support to make it a
success. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/friends.bcpa Sing for Heroes Saturday 7th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Featuring the Cotswold Male Voice Choir, the GE Aviation Male Voice Choir and the Innsworth Military Wives Choir. Sponsored by GE Aviation. All tickets: £10. Proceeds will aid Help for Heroes. Rememberance Day Parade Sunday 8th November, Around the war memorial in Church Road Woodmancote Branch of the Royal British Legion, would like it known that although the club has closed the Branch is still active. The Branch is still organising The Poppy Appeal fund collections. The parade will start from the car park of the old club site off Pecked Lane, Bishop’s Cleeve at 10.30am and return to this venue at the end of the service. Rememberance Day Parade Southham Sunday 8th November, 3pm at the War Memorial. Methodist Church Meetings Wednesdays, 2.00pm Bishop Cleeve Methodist Church Women's Fellowship has started their meetings again in September. November 11th: The Salvation Army Songsters. November 25th: Bishop’s Cleeve Junior Choir. New Members of both sexes are always welcome. Remembrance Day Service Wednesday 11th Nov, 11.00am A short service of remembrance will take place on Remembrance Day at 11am by the War Memorial in Bishop’s Cleeve, all are welcome to attend. Frog Racing Evening Friday 13th November, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, Winchcombe School A race night with a difference! Organised by the Winchcombe School Association. Tickets: £5 each, to include pulled pork roll (there is a
veggie alternative). Tickets can be purchased at the Finance Office at School or from the Coventry Building Society, Winchcombe. The Open Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November, Cheltenham Racecourse
13th Nov: Countryside Day from 10.30am - 6.00pm; 14th Nov: Paddy Power Gold Cup Day from 10.00am 6.00pm; 15th Nov: The Open Sunday from 11.00am - 6.00pm. Fantastic three days of racing. The Snow Queen Saturday 14th November, performances at 2.30 and 7pm. The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Bishop's Cleeve Players present their family Show, The Snow Queen, an adaptation by Tracy Rogers of the traditional fairy tale. Great pre-Christmas entertainment for everyone from age 4 upwards. Enjoy music and laughter with Granny Smith, Hyde and Shriek, the sinister Snow Queen and Jackie Frost, the evil Gobblespit and Fairy Gaga. Tickets from George Lewis Footwear, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Lewis Newsagents, The Green, Woodmancote or call 01242 673917. Tickets: adults £8, children £5. www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Methodist Church Christmas Fayre Saturday14th November, 2.00pm Stalls of gifts, cards, toiletries, cakes, toys and tombola. Refreshments. Admission free. All welcome
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...events cont'd from p39 Café Church Sunday 15th Nov, 6.00 - 7.00pm, St. Michael and All Angels Church A totally informal service lasting about 1 hour aimed at those in the community ages 16-25 to meet for fellowship and food. Green Square Network Meeting Wednesday 25th November, 11.15am-12.45pm Green Square New Friends Network are holding a 'Meet Greet and Eat' social event in St. Michael’s Hall. All welcome. Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 26th & Saturday 28th Nov, Cheltenham Town Centre 26th Nov, 4.00pm - 7.00pm,
Regent Acarde: Come and enjoy some festive fun in Cheltenham's town centre. Characters from Frozen will entertain the children, before Father Christmas arrives to switch on the lights in the arcade at 7.00pm. Late night shopping and free parking. 28th Nov, 5.00pm -8.00pm, The Brewery: Christmas snow comes early with the snow machine. Festive fun guaranteed! Court Farm Shop - Christmas Event Friday 27th November Court Farm Shop, Stoke Road have now opened their Petting Zoo. Entry free. Come and sample the shop’s festive tasters.
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES 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 WI AGM Tues 17th November, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn New members always welcome. Cleeve Carers & Friendship group St. Michael’s Hall The 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 contact Graham Teale on 01242 673001. November 10th: Christmas Flower arranging, speaker: Mrs Leslie Murphy Cleeve Ladies Probus Tuesday 6th & 20th October , 9.45am, The Tithe Barn November 3rd: Faberge Eggs, speaker Charles Hadwell. November 17th: Tudor Life, speaker Lydia Harvey. Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday, 11am and 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre Free Town Walks for anyone who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy and designed to be accessible to all (less than a mile). Duration: 1–1¼ hours. The walks are led by local people who are keen to share the history of, and
their enthusiasm for, the area. Places are limited to 10, but larger parties can probably be catered for if pre-booked. For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks@ btinternet.com Royal British Legion's AGM Tues 17th Nov, 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club, Kayte Lane. All members welcome. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, New Village Hall Meetings start at 10am with refreshments followed by the talk at 10.30am. November 3rd: Massacre at Oradour-Sur-Glane, June 1944, speaker John Clark. November 10th: Oradour-SurGalne, the War Trails, speaker John Clark. November 17th: Battle of Imjin River, speaker Ron Gallivan. November 24th: Why is there Only One word for Thesaurus, speaker David Howe.
Fitness 3rd Age Womens’ Workshop & Workouts The Tithe Barn Are your hormones dancing in harmony? Is there too much rise and fall with your hormones? Come and find out what you can do to help. For more information or to confirm attendance contact Joan Palmer on 07957 308968 or email: joan@mumsfit.co.uk
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 don¹t have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning.
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For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus
Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, 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.
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AT BISHOP'S CLEEVE PRIMARY SCHOOL The question on everyone’s mind was, “Which out of the three will win?” No we’re not talking Great British Bake Off, even more exciting than that, which of the three choices would the children vote to be this years theme..! This year we will be expressing our emotions, inspired by Disney’s Inside Out. Over a hundred children entered our competition to design a poster
to advertise the event. The entries to the poster competition filled us with JOY!!! The class winners have been announced and their posters will be going up around the village in the next few days. Ticket Prices Pre-school children - FREE but do NEED a ticket as numbers are restricted. Primary School Children - £1.50 in advance (£2 on the gate) Secondary School Children - £4 Adults - £4 in advance (£5 on the gate)
How do you buy tickets? Tickets will be on sale from 3pm-4pm on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th November - look out for our table near the school office. The gates will open at 6.30pm for the event on Friday 6th November at Bishops Cleeve Primary School. There will be a BBQ, hot drinks and glow stall. Enquiries can be made via our facebook page www.facebook.com/friends.bcpa or email fobcpa@gmail.com.
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Finance Boost Your Income in Time for Christmas By Ann Haldon
With Christmas fast approaching it’s worthwhile trying to boost your income to cover some of the cost rather than over-using your credit card. So to avoid a huge bill in January and get the New Year off to a good start, try one or two of these ideas and generate some extra cash. Use cashback sites when buying your presents If you like to shop online at Christmas, you might be surprised by just how much cash you can get back when using sites such as Quidco and TopCashBack. There’s no charge to sign up, and depending on the item purchased you can get between 3% and 10% of your money back. Generate extra cash on eBay and Amazon Not only will you declutter and make space for the next influx of presents, selling items online can generate some much-needed extra money at this time of year. There are hundreds of eBay categories, and once you get into a routine of photographing and describing your items, it’s possible to significantly boost your Christmas budget. Amazon is great for selling books, CDs and DVDs that
you no longer want, but they also offer hundreds of different item categories within their marketplace. If you have a lot of books to sell it can be quicker to list them on Amazon rather than eBay, as all you need to do is input the ISBN or title. The site then searches for the book and automatically adds postage, so all you need to do is write a short description. Use the popularity of local Facebook pages Many people use Facebook to sell goods locally. It works like a classified ad – you list your item and local people come round to view it before purchasing with cash. The local online groups are run by volunteers, and the listing is free-of-charge which saves you money in comparison with eBay and Amazon. Become a mystery shopper If you’ve got time to spare, this can be a lucrative sideline and offers a great deal of variety. Depending on the mystery shopping company, you could be carrying out a covert visit to a store, ordering a sandwich in Subway or checking out the service in your local bank. You’ll need to fill in a report online following each visit, and photograph or scan your receipts as proof that you’ve
carried it out. Make sure that you read the instructions thoroughly before you set out, however, as you won’t get paid if you don’t follow them to the letter. Turn your hobby into a business The UK arts and crafts scene has risen massively in popularity, and there is a range of websites where you can sell your items. Folksy is one of the biggest of these in the UK, and offers lots of help to set up your account. If you prefer to sell in person, however, try a Christmas craft fair in your local area – there should be lots of trade and it helps that people can see the quality of items first-hand. You’ll probably find that your local school or garden centre hold a craft event leading up to Christmas. Alternatively, bigger venues such as National Trust properties or stately homes in your area are also popular locations for craft fairs all year round. These are just a few ideas for boosting your income – try picking one or two and you might find that you’ve got some money to spare in January. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/family/make-money
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At The White Hart Inn, High St. Winchcombe, Glos. First Tuesday of each month 8.00pm WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT welcomes singers, musicians & audience Free entry: voluntary charity contribution. September 1st: Brad McEwen + Open night October 6th: Dark Island + Open night November 3rd: Open night December 1st: Open night after Christmas Street Festival January 5th: Open night February 2nd: The Vogwells + Open night
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Bishop's Cleeve Useful Numbers CHURCHES St Michaels & All Angels
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NEW ROUTES AND MORE ECONOMIES. MINI COOPER D COUNTRYMAN £289 A MONTH WITH £289 DEPOSIT. MINI COOPER PACEMAN £249 A MONTH WITH £249 DEPOSIT.
MINI Select representative example: MINI Cooper D Countryman. Term of agreement 47 monthly payments On the road cash price* Customer deposit Retailer deposit contribution Total deposit
MINI Select example: MINI Cooper Paceman.
48 months £289.00 £19,855.00 £289.00 £1,062.53 £1,351.53
Amount of credit £18,503.47 Optional to purchase fee^ £1.00 Optional final payment^ £7,434.76 Total amount payable £22,369.29 Rate of interest 4.9% fixed Representative 4.9% APR
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Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Range: Urban 26.4–67.3 (10.7–4.2). Extra Urban 44.8–80.7 (6.3–3.5). Combined 35.8–74.3 (7.9–3.8). CO2 emissions 184–99 g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. Cotswold Motor Group is a credit broker and not a lender. Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreement for a MINI Cooper D Countryman with a contract mileage of 32,000 and excess mileage charge of 5.26p (per mile) and a MINI Cooper Paceman with a contract mileage of 32.000 and excess mileage charge of 5.18p (per mile). Applies for vehicles ordered between 25 October and 31 December 2015 and registered by 31 March 2016 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates, VAT and where stated MINI tlc (MINI tlc provides scheduled service cover for up to 50,000 miles or the length of your agreement, whichever comes first, at MINI Service Authorised Workshops. Maintenance items (e.g. tyres, brake pads and 2nd brake fluid change) not covered and not transferable to another vehicle. See www.mini.co.uk/tlc for full MINI tlc terms.). ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘MINI Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. We commonly introduce customers to MINI Financial Services, for which we may receive payment if you enter into an agreement with them. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.
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