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Short Story Paws for Comfort By Jackie Brewster “Are you Ian, the bellboy?” An elegant lady in a tweed cape strode into the hotel ballroom, startling Ian, who’d been busy admiring his hair from every angle in the mirrored walls. Behind her another lady in an anorak, wrestling a nylon men’s suit carrier in her arms, struggled to keep up. Ian nodded warily. He’d already carried one old lady’s luggage to the second floor and that seemed like quite enough work for one day. “You’ll do perfectly,” she said, and turned to her companion. “Dolly, don’t you think he has the look of a young Liberace?” “Very handsome, Val,” the lady nodded emphatically. Ian instinctively smoothed his hair. “So that’s settled,” Val said. “You’ll do it.” “Do what?” Ian was alarmed. As a rule, he tried to do as little as possible. “We’re holding a fashion show in the hall and our model has let us down.” She smiled demurely. “I assume you have catwalk experience?” “A bit.” Ian’s gran had once entered him into a beautiful baby contest, so he knew that the world of fashion was just waiting to discover him. He frowned. “I’ll have to ask my manager.” “Don’t worry yourself about that,” Val said. “I’ve already cleared it with Mr Fulsome; he’s delighted with the arrangement.” Ian was surprised to hear this Page 6
because the air between him and Mr Fulsome had been frosty ever since Ian had been caught taking selfies in the honeymoon suite Jacuzzi. “What would I have to do?” Ian asked. “Imagine New York fashion week,” Val raised two manicured hands to set the scene, “and you’re the star of the show.” Ian’s eyes lit up.
In a few excited taps of his phone Ian alerted the world to his big catwalk debut.
“Where’s my manners?” she laughed. “Let me introduce our designer, Dolly Cramp.”
“Right, let’s get you into your outfit.” Val clapped her hands. “Dolly, hand over the suit.”
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Sudeley Castle’s Treasures Treasures from Sudeley Castle’s 1,000-year history are featured in a new exhibition called ‘Royal Sudeley 1,000, Trials, Triumphs and Treasures’. Among the collection of priceless objects and curiosities are a tragic queen’s love letters, a Victorian pedometer and a long-lost Roman stone God previously thought missing for more than 100 years and later found hidden away in a cupboard at Sudeley Castle. The exhibition also includes a one-of-a-kind, life-size glass-engraved portrait of Katherine Parr by critically acclaimed artist John Hutton, which was re-discovered during the refurbishment of a holiday cottage on the estate.
screen on which the ghostly image of Katherine Parr seems to appear and fade away before your eyes.” Sudeley was a royal residence, closely associated with some of the most famous English monarchs, including Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey, Katherine Parr, Elizabeth I and Charles I. It is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
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those not as agile as they were. It is a game for all ages. Many younger players are still at University and play to world standards. Croquet can also be found in schools and Universities. In July 2018 Cheltenham will be hosting the National Open Championship of Association Croquet. Cheltenham Croquet Club (www. cheltenhamcroquet.org) has a taster day on 13th May. To book a time, email croquetcheltenham@gmail.com or call in between 10am and 3pm.
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Winchcombe Walking Festival 18th – 20th May The Winchcombe Walking Festival offers walkers of all abilities the opportunity to join a walk in the Cotswolds and to take in snippets of information from knowledgeable guides.
there is the 21-mile Winchcombe Way Challenge using a guidebook for navigation. This has grown in popularity over recent years and is a good training exercise for those planning a more rugged challenge later in the year.
There are full-day walks of around 13 miles some are circular, some are linear, where transport is provided. It's a great chance to participate in walks that one can't easily arrange oneself. Try a walk across the high Wolds from Winchcombe to Northleach, for example, or from Longborough to Winchcombe.
The festival is very sociable with a dinner and quiz on Friday evening and a talk about ancient paths in Gloucestershire on Saturday evening. The festival is popular so we recommend you book early as places on walks are limited.
If you are interested in history, why not come and follow ancient trading routes, discover rural crafts, find out more about Winchcombe Abbey or growing up in Winchcombe during the fifties and sixties. The walks involving the heritage railway are always popular and this year we will use the new service from Broadway. Cleeve Common has the highest point in the Cotswolds with great views across to the Forest of Dean, Black Mountains and the Malverns. Trek across this open expanse of grassland, through a butterfly reserve and the ’wilderness’ area. If you like a challenge and some map reading,
“The Winchcombe Walking Festival is a significant event in the Cotswold calendar”, says Sheila Talbot, Chair, Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome. “Since its inception in 2010, this community-led initiative has attracted many overseas visitors and researchers, including those from Japan, South Korea, USA and Germany, as well as many other walkers from across the UK." "Our walks have themes to enable everyone, including locals, to appreciate and understand the role of the local natural environment in the past, present and future. Guided walks range from just 1.5 miles to 13 miles and are graded from 'Easy' to 'Strenuous'; so there's truly something for everyone.” For further information visit: www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com Page 15
Local History
The Birth of a Railway
Demolition at Winchcombe in July 1979
By David Aldred
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is now open all the way from Cheltenham to Broadway. For this month's article I thought it might be interesting to discover how the heritage railway came into being. The death knell for the Cheltenham to Honeybourne railway line was sounded in March 1968. The last regular passenger train was withdrawn by British Rail so that only goods trains and the occasional passenger train, diverted from the main Bristol to Birmingham line, travelled the route. Its end, however, dragged on, despite the obvious fact that British Rail was losing money keeping it open for the few trains which used it. Matters nearly came to a head in June 1972 when it announced the line would be closed on 1 January 1974. This news got Cheltenham councillors very excited and they spent ÂŁ60,000 on a report into the feasibility of building a north to south relief road on the abandoned track. Imagine their dismay when less than a year later British Rail changed its mind! Trains continued to run. On 25 August 1976, the unexpected happened. Several wagons of a goods train travelling to South Wales derailed just outside the site of Winchcombe station, damaging a stretch of track. British Rail decided not Page 16
Lifted track awaiting collection at Bishop's Cleeve
to repair the damage. It offered the track and the land to an embryonic Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Society, which had been started by just four visionaries who hoped to keep the line intact. Not surprisingly this small society could not afford the purchase, and so it was ironical that three years later in July 1979 when funds had been promised, British Rail changed its mind for a second time, declaring it wanted to keep the route open, despite already removing the rails! Then in August just a year later British Rail changed its mind for a third time! Its chairman Sir Peter Parker announced it was prepared to sell the line because of the financial problems it was facing. The society immediately started negotiations with a view to initially reopening the stretch from Toddington to Honeybourne. There was great enthusiasm for the project with over 700
people attending a meeting in Shaftesbury Hall in the centre of Cheltenham in February 1981 when the society first appealed for volunteers. Tim Bazeley, the secretary, painted for the audience an ambitious future as a tourist and community railway possessing thirty-five steam locomotives in this respect subsequent events indicated that enthusiasm outran realism! However, there was enough enthusiasm to ensure wheels began to turn the very next month. A company was set up to raise capital for the purchase, and both the company and its supporters still continue to manage their developments and finances carefully and prudently to ensure the continuing success of the railway. In March the Toddington site was leased from British Rail so that a start could be made before the actual purchase. By early June one hundred and twenty yards of track had been laid towards Winchcombe (not Honeybourne as originally planned)
Tim Bazeley waves from the first locomotive driven along the short re-laid track at Toddington
and by late June steam locomotive 2807 had arrived from the famous locomotive scrapyard at Barry for restoration; it still runs on the railway today. The first public train ran on 22 April 1984 to Didbrook. The rest, as they say, is now history – and a remarkable achievement.
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Classic Car Event at Prescott Hill Climb - 13th May The 13th of May will see the 15th annual Classic Car Event take place at the Bugatti Owners Club at Prescott. The event is organised by Cleeve Vale Rotary Club and the proceeds will go to Rotary-sponsored local, national and international charities. The event is unique in that the majority of the cars which take part are a minimum of 25 years old. Some are much older and not usually seen on the road. Last year, for example, the first car up the hill was a 1904 Oldsmobile. There are 200 entrants, from all over the UK and this year 8 from the Netherlands; who make a donation to run up the hill, however, this is neither a race nor a time trial. Like most Prescott events, it's an opportunity for enthusiasts and the general public to see a little bit of history. Before and after the entrants "drive the hill", the cars can be viewed in the Paddock and there is also a static display of classic cars in the Orchard where the public can view these beautiful machines at close quarters and chat to their owners.
Cleeve Vale, leads the event organisation and has done so for the last 10 years. Almost ÂŁ250,000 has been raised over the years, a testament to Geoff's dedication, knowledge and sheer hard work. The event is open to the public with the gates opening at 9.00am. The first car up the hill will be at 10am. At 2.00pm a cavalcade of all the cars from the static display travel up the hill. There is ample car parking available for spectators for a donation of ÂŁ15 per car which covers parking and entrance for occupants. There is also plenty of space to picnic whilst watching the day's events. In addition to the event on Sunday, there is also the Classic Cotswolds Car Tour on Saturday 12th May. Around 50 classic cars will follow a pre-planned tour of the North Cotswolds before motoring down to the Classic Motor Hub near Bibury to view the exhibition of classic cars and enjoy afternoon tea.
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Three new cocktails and the involvement of several new venues will make the second Cheltenham Cocktail Week extra special.
Eight events will be held in different venues from Monday 14 May to Saturday 19 May. From learning the secrets behind some of our favourites spirits to tasting the fabulous new Cheltenham Trio, there will be something for everyone. The Trio has been specially made by local bars - License to Thrill made from Absolut Vodka (created by Liam Dunn at CoCo), Godiva Spritz made from Beefeater Gin (Tom Noori, Door 4) and Gold Cup made from Jameson Whiskey (Simon Rouse, Clarence Social). Look out for these drinks on sale across town. The full line-up of events is: Monday 14 May: Opening Party sponsored by Absolut Vodka. 7.30pm, Aquavitae, Ormond Place. Tuesday 15 May: The Chivas Blend experience. 7.30pm, John Gordons, Montpellier Arcade. Wednesday 16 May: Plymouth Gin Tea Party. 3pm, Queens Hotel. Plymouth Gin Botanical Lab. 7.30pm, Lily Gins, Regent Street. Thursday 17 May: Battle of the Whisky Giants – Irish v Scotch. 7.30pm, Revolution Cheltenham, Clarence Parade. Friday 18 May: Havana Club Rum: The Cuban. 7pm, Smokey Joes, Bennington Street. Saturday 19 May: Afternoon Tea with Perrier. 12pm, Door 4, Montpellier Walk. Closing Party sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey. 7.30pm, The Clarence Social, Clarence Parade. Bookings can be made via bit.ly/Cheltenham CocktailWeekTickets or on the Cheltenham Cocktail Week page on Facebook. By Kevan Blackadder, Cheltenham BID Director
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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. Variety of courses. 01242 692475, 07438 495254, mintncoriander@ yahoo.com. Info & recipes mintandcoriander.com, Facebook Mint & Coriander.
Churchdown Postcard, Cigarette Cards and Stamps Fair 28 May, 10am - 4pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown GL3 2JH Independent fair attracting 29 dealers buying, selling and exchanging on the day. Refreshments & free car parking. Free admission. If you have anything to sell, then bring it along on the day. Simon Collyer - 07966 565151/ 01283 820151 or simoncollyer289@btinternet.com.
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CELEBRATING RAF100 – THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTENARY Parades, stalls & entertainment incl. Punch & Judy, funfair, Jet Age Museum display incl. “Biggles” and Spitfire fly past. Dog Show organised by Folly Gardens Veterinary Practice – entry forms from Folly G. Vets, Badham’s Chemist & George Lewis Footwear. Programmes (incl. raffle ticket) available from Church Rd shops, Tesco 26/5 & 2/6 and on the day. Funds will be donated to Jet Age Museum, Air Cadets & Christmas lights.
Same route as in 2017 but with a spectacular improved finish line. To sign up visit: www.tewkesburyhalf.com Classics at Prescott 13 May, Gates open at 9am, Hill Climb 10am, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Open Classic Car event organised by Cleeve Vale Rotary Club. Classic car owners will "Drive the Hill" or take part in a static display. Spectators: £15 per car/passenger. www.prescotthillclimb.com The Mayor’s Well Fit Morning 13 May, 9am - 1pm, Sandford Park Lido, Cheltenham A morning of fitness sessions, followed by a swim in aid of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s
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Events cont'd... In aid of local prostate cancer care. Tickets: £24 (concessions available). Box Office: 01684 295074 Winchcombe Festival of Music & Arts 21 - 28 May A celebration of local bands, groups, artists, poets and writers. A week-long extravaganza of concerts, performances, exhibitions, workshops and talks. www.winchcombefestival.co.uk As Night Falls 24 May, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Encounter Church, Gretton Road Atmospheric, inspiring evening of poems (Winchcombe Poets) and piano music (Susie Firth). Entry: £5. La Vie En Bleu Incorporating La Vita Rossa 26 & 27 May, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington First car on the track approx. 8.30am both days. Scheduled finish time around 5.30pm. www.prescott-hillclimb.com Forever Jackson 26 May, 7.30pm, Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ 30th-anniversary tour. From the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop Michael Jackson’s greatest hits performed LIVE! Tickets from £26. Box Office: 01242 572573 or www.everymantheatre.org.uk Edufun May Holiday Activities 30 & 31 May, 10am - 12pm, The Rock, St Peters, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham Free workshop for children aged 4-12. Sign up: edufunsters@gmail.com, 07581211043 or 07964422629. Three Peak Challenge 2 June, 8am, Cheltenham A one day, 30km trek taking on the best of the Cotswolds, in aid
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Bumps & Babies Tuesdays, Bishop's Cleeve Library For new mums & babies. Activities and talk from a baby-focused local business. Supported by NCT, £1 entry. BishopsCleeveBumpsandBabies on Facebook.
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Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tue/month - eves or daytime, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Rd, GL51 8PX Information, friendship and support to those with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694, jhenderson@parkinsons. org.uk. tiny.cc/ParkinsonChelt
Acorns Pre-School Mon - Wed, 9am - 3pm, Thu, 9 - 11am, Fri, 10am - 12pm, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, GL20 8NT Toddler & baby groups. 07842 161159, aldertonacornspre school@hotmail.co.uk, aldertonacorns.org.uk. Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767. Bishop’s Cleeve Fellowship Wednesdays, 2pm, Methodist Church, Church Hall 9 May: Dispelling the Myths, Hilary Al Rasheed. 23 May: TBA. Bishop's Cleeve Players 2nd Tue/month, 7.30 - 9.30pm, School Room, The Tithe Barn Am-drama group, roles available not just acting. bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo. co.uk, bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve U3A 3rd Mon/month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments after presentation. gen@cleeve-u3a.org.uk Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesdays 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, GL52 8LU 15 May: Resolutions supper. Auction sale of homemade produce. 01242 677520 Brownies (7-10 years) www.girlguiding.org.uk
Book Fair 1st Sun/month, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Quality second hand books, postcards & ephemera. 50p, U16s free. 01452 546879, terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Cleeve Carers & Friendship Tuesdays, St. Michael’s Hall For those who are home alone or want to make friends. 01242 673001. 8 May: Neighbourhood Watch, Bob Lloyd. 25 May: Outing, Bourton on the Water & Birdland. Drawing & Painting for Beginners 1st Fri/month, 10am - 12 noon, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN £12 per session. 01242 602727. Ladies Probus Club Tuesdays, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 15 May: Outing. 25 May: Glorious Gloucestershire, Angela Panrucker. Little Angels Toddler Group Tue: Term time only, 1.30pm 3pm, Methodist Church, Bishop’s Close GL52 8NT Toys, crafts, slide, ride-ons, baby area. 07878393537
Lunch Date 1st Wed/month, 12pm - 1.30pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe £5 for soup & a pudding. Raising money for local charities. Mindful Relaxation Tuesdays, 2pm Informal sessions with life coach Shelagh Greygoose: 01242 602849 N. Cotswolds U3A Opera Group 3rd Wed/month, 2pm, Southam Village Hall For all opera lovers. No expertise, just enthusiasm needed. colin.davison@ hotmail.co.uk, 01242 603317. Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Alternate Tuesdays, 10am, Winchcombe Methodist Hall Coffee followed by a talk. Also walks, outings & lunches. 01242 602 352. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10am, New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 8 & 29 May: No Meeting. 15 May: History & Operation of the Severn Area Rescue Assoc, Dr John Dutton. 22 May: History of the Gurkhas, Brigadier Bruce Jackman OBE, MC. Woodmancote WI 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Woodmancote Village Hall 7 May: Woodmancote May Day. 17 May: Resolutions, followed by a talk on SS Great Britain – from launch to re-launch, Ian Caskie. Young at Heart Club 2 & 16 May, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Rd Social activities plus a lunch, £3.50.
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Tea Dance Last Wednesdays/month 2 - 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe Live music from Don Adams, entry fee incl. refreshments & cake. 01242 603247 Walking Football & Rugby Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Rd, GL54 5EE Football Mondays 3pm, 01242 603196. Rugby Fridays 10.30am, 01452 872273. besocialwinchcombe.com
MUSIC Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Over 40 members. CDs supplied to help with learning. 01242 251531, bluemoonharmony.co.uk Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Road No previous experience required. 01242 674114. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesdays, 7.45 10pm, The Tithe Barn Brand new chorus. cleeve.md@gmail.com, 07737 280336, facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus. Gotherington Singers Mondays, 7.45- 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall & Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham. Ladies choir, wide range of music.
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The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8pm - 9pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe Ladies choir, includes classical and songs from the shows. 01242 603204 or 01242 672849. Winchcombe Community Choir Wednesdays (term-time) 10am 12pm, Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane 01905 620827, 07850 547916 or lizhooper@naturalvoice.net. Winchcombe Folk Night 1st Tue/month, 8 - 11pm, The White Hart Inn, GL54 5LJ Singers, musicians and audiences welcome to join our regular performers. Tel. 01242 602236.
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