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Friday 16th, Saturday 17th Thursday 22nd - Saturday 24th November 2018 Evenings 7.30pm and Saturday Matinees 2pm
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Dinner is ready! Wow, I can't believe it's nearly Christmas! As I’ve mentioned the “C” word just a quick note to say if you are organising a local Christmas fayre or shopping event let us know and we will pop it in our 'What’s on' section for you. Please email all the information to office@ glosdirectories.co.uk by Friday 9th November.
leaving for work is great. No mess, no pots and pans all over the place plus when you come home, the house smells divine and tea is ready and waiting for you, rather than you waiting for tea. If only the dishwasher could load itself, that really would be something... oh hang on, that's what teenagers are for!
Speaking of Christmas - pantomime season is about to begin. Too busy to go during November or December? No problem! Promenade Productions are hosting a traditional family pantomime mid-January at the Bacon Theatre and the best thing is, if you enter our competition you may get in free of charge (see p. 9). Good luck!
Also, as bonfire night is approaching, please remember to keep your pets safe and indoors. Many animals fear the loud noises and flashing lights, so if you are worried about your pet, contact your local vet for some help and advice.
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Hot Potatoes By Jackie Brewster “Kathy, it’s wonderful of you and Geoff to organise this bonfire party.” Having dragged the last tray of jacket potatoes from the oven, Kathy had just turned to the kitchen counter to find her neighbour Dorothy standing directly in her way. “Geoff’s put so much work into preparing the fireworks,” Dorothy continued, unaware she had nearly been showered in steaming spuds. “That’s Geoff for you.” Kathy had been stuck in the kitchen for hours and had yet to admire her husband’s handiwork. “Safety first.” Dorothy was nice, but she was a talker, and though Kathy didn’t like to say it, a bit of a bore. Getting trapped with her in the kitchen while the party was going on outside was the last thing on Kathy’s wish-list. “I notice you’ve put a tub of margarine on the table,” Dorothy said. “Is there a non-dairy alternative for the intolerants?” “I’m sure there is,” Kathy said, keen to put the hot tray down. “Just mind out, Dorothy.” Outside she heard a firework going off, followed by cheers from the assembled friends and neighbours. Surely Geoff hadn’t started the fireworks without her? “It’s not for me,” Dorothy said without moving an inch, “I’m thinking of the 6
welfare of others.” The ‘others’ clearly didn’t include Kathy, whose hands weren’t enjoying the heat through the oven gloves. Another firework went off and Kathy realised that the chances of someone coming to rescue her were slim. “It sounds like they’ve started,” she said hopefully. “We should probably go outside.” Dorothy ignored the suggestion. “That reminds me of what I came in to tell you. Did you know that last year a sparkler singed my poncho?” “Really?” Kathy said. The tray was getting heavier. “It left a sooty mark on the fringe.” Dorothy took the deep breath which heralded the start of a protracted tale. “I’m sorry about that,” Kathy leapt in. “If you don’t mind I really need to put these potatoes down.” “It was one I crocheted myself,” Dorothy continued regardless, “and the wool shop was out of mocha four-ply, but luckily I was able to find a close match on the market. It was touch and go for a while…” “Was it?” Kathy’s wrists were wobbling. “Still, it all worked out well in the end.”
A rocket exploded above the house and the light fitting rattled. “I made matching mittens,” Dorothy added, “but I didn’t want to wear them this evening.” “No,” Kathy agreed. A staccato of explosions suggested that the firework display had reached its grand finale. “Don’t want to risk another sparkler incident,” Dorothy said. “Although, speaking of which…” “Quite,” Kathy interrupted, her arms beginning to give way. “Very wise, Dorothy.” “That’s exactly what Geoff said.” Dorothy noticed the potatoes, which were moments from cascading to the floor, and finally stepped to one side. “You really should put those down, dear.”
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New Directions Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Education Service is pleased to announce the launch of a range of courses and day schools, for adults who want to learn some new and engaging activities for leisure and pleasure, as well as making new friends and personal enjoyment. Each course and day school is presented by a highly qualified tutor with a genuine passion for their subject; from yoga to painting, French to archaeology and creative writing.
Join us at our Launch Event on Saturday 24th November 2018, 10:30 -3pm, Adult Education in Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA JANUARY 2019 Languages for Leisure – French An Elementary Level French course for beginners. Thu 10th January 7.00-9.00pm 12wks £195 Qi Gong exercise class Everything you ever wanted to know but were probably afraid to ask! Thu 10th January 7.00-8.30pm 11wks £135 Steampunk – What is it all about? Everything you want to know about Steampunk including how to get involved. Sat 12th January 9.30-4.30pm £80 lunch included Calligraphy (Taster Session) Suitable for both left and right handed , novices and thoses who want to improve their techniques. Sat 12th January 10.00-2.00pm £30 Sat 19th January 10.00-2.00pm £30 Yoga Suitable for all individuals looking to bring balance into their lives. Sat 12th January 1.30-3.00pm 12wks £90 th Sat 12 January 3.30-4.30pm 12wks £90 Introduction to Science This course will provide an introduction to the three core sciences; biology, chemistry, and physics. Tue 15th January 7.00-8.30pm 10wks £150 Witchcraft, from Endor to Eastwick Everything you ever wanted to know but were probably afraid to ask! Tue 15th January 7.00-8.30pm 10wks £150 Introduction to Acting This short course introduces you to the basis of method acting. Sat 19th January 9.30-4.30pm £80 lunch included
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History THE HISTORY OF THE REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY
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With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium, that saw much of the bloody trench warfare, were decimated. Stumps were left in place of trees and the once lovely landscape turned into acres of bare earth, muddy craters and barbed wire. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas) and a wildflower that is as delicate as it is hardy, it is a plant that seeds best in fresh earth. The Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, therefore thrived in the barrenness. Its poignancy was not lost on all those who saw it – its bright red colour echoed the bloodshed of all the lives lost and the fact it could grow in such devastation made it 10
the perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. (Incredibly, this poem was rejected by The Spectator when it was first submitted.) But it was an American University Professor from Georgia, Moina Michael, who first set out to make wearing the poppy a symbol of honouring the war’s dead. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, she was so moved that she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then went about selling them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. By the end of 1918, Moina was working with a designer to produce a poppy design that could become a national emblem. The initial drawing was of a poppy made up of all the colours of the Allied flags which was intertwined with the Statue of Liberty. The original design was abandoned but, due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. At this point, a French lady named Anna Guérin who was a member of the French Young Women’s Christian Association takes over the story. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, she was so taken with the idea of the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds, that she decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The funds from the sale of these poppies would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad, working with Moina Michael on distribution across the US. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, who was also the first president of the
(Royal) British Legion, founded in 1921. Haig was sympathetic to her idea, knowing that there were many veterans suffering financial hardship. The first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies being sold. It raised over £100,000. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers.
Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday in this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run-up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a non-religious, non-cultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.
Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory that relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by ex-servicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all and where you can purchase special poppy souvenirs, including china. Over the years, the paper poppy badge we all know so well has diversified and you can now buy silk and enamel versions as well as giant poppies to fix to your car. An initiative set up by the RBL also encourages communities to knit poppies for local fundraising and there is a knitting pattern on their website. Between July and November 2014, the moat at the Tower of London was filled with ceramic poppies in an art installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper entitled ‘Blood-swept Lands and Seas of Red’ to honour the centenary of the start of the Great War. They were a stunning sight and many thousands of visitors went to see them. Page 11
Town Centre Talking Kevan Blackadder, Cheltenham BID Director Giant White Witch to confront Santa at Christmas Lights Switch-on A dramatic illuminated parade will be the centrepiece of the Christmas Lights switch-on in Cheltenham this year. A giant White Witch puppet standing more than 16 feet high on a chariot will travel through the town centre in a high-impact street theatre event from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Saturday 24th November. The show is based around the story of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in which the White Witch tries to stop Santa from having Christmas. The Cheltenham event will see her trying to stop Father Christmas from turning on the lights. There will be lots of pantomime-style interaction for children with the White Witch and six trolls confronting Santa and his six elves. Who will win the battle? The show, produced by Cheltenham-based Evenlode Productions, will start in Imperial Gardens and then proceed to Montpellier, back down the Promenade, along the High Street to The Brewery Quarter and Cambray Place and then back through Boots Corner to Imperial Gardens for the thrilling showdown. The switch-on will happen two days after the popular Christmas Market opens on The Promenade on 22nd November. The market will run until 15th December, with Cotswold Markets then staging its Arts & Crafts Market from 18th until 24th December. 12
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE IN PHOTOGRAPHS
Gloucestershire is one of the most diverse counties in England, including the Cotswold Hills with their beautiful towns and villages, the Forest of Dean, the River Severn, the city of Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral, and other historic towns such as Cheltenham, Cirencester and Tewkesbury. Photographer Aleks Gjika has captured Gloucestershire’s essence in this collection of stunning images, displaying the county at its best. For those who are proud to live in the county, as well as those visiting, this book is a must! Look through these photographs and you will quickly see why this corner of England has such enduring appeal. The book contains 126 breathtaking photographs and is available for £16.99 online (www.amberleybooks.com) and in selected bookshops.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
I grew up in the mountains of southern Albania and after spending some years in Greece, I came to live in the UK in 1999. I knew nothing about photography then, however, I loved nature and quickly fell in love with Gloucestershire. I was inspired by the diversity of landscapes and the everchanging weather, which were both very new and remarkable to me. I wanted to witness this splendour, record it masterfully and then share it with others. This is how my photography journey began. My photography grew alongside the revolution of digital cameras, digital processing software and the internet. As these technologies were getting better so was my photography. I joined Cheltenham Camera Club and participated successfully in many national and international competitions. The positive feedback I received from the photographic community encouraged me to work harder and harder and to move my photography from one level to the next. I hosted a photography exhibition at Gloucester City Museum; my photos got presented on national and international publications and the number of views and followers on social media kept on growing. I loved working on this book, the area truly is a photographer’s paradise! Whilst no single photography book will suffice to show everything about Gloucestershire, I feel proud and privileged to have been given the opportunity by Amberley Publishing to capture some of its beauty in this book.
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Councillors Corner By Cllr Klara Sudbury, Charlton Park & College
Grant funding for local community groups As County Councillor I have £30k to invest in projects that benefit the local community. If you are involved with a community or volunteer group or a local charity that works - or would like to undertake a project - in my division of Charlton Park and College, please contact me via email klara.sudbury@ gloucestershire.gov.uk. There is more information on the scheme on the Gloucestershire County Council website: http://bit.ly/growingourcommunities
Urban Gulls I am chairing a working group looking at the issue of urban gulls in Cheltenham and how the local council approaches managing the population. In October the working group held a drop-in for residents and businesses to come and speak to us about the issue. If you are affected, particularly during the nesting season, by the noise and mess from gulls but didn’t come to the dropin we would still like to hear from you. Please contact me directly via email.
Boots Corner traffic changes Have your say! It’s now nearly four months into the 18-month trial of the Boots Corner shared space plans. There are still congestion problems in St Luke’s and Rodney Road areas from additional displaced traffic, particularly at peak time, which I have asked the County Council to try to resolve through mitigation measures. If you would like to find out more about the trial and comment on it please look at the County Council’s web page: http://bit.ly/bootscorner 22
NOV & DEC EVENTS CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT 7 Nov, The Mayflower Restaurant, 32-34 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3NX Put your General Knowledge to the test, have a fun night and enjoy a fantastic meal in aid of LINC and Maggie’s. Teams of 4, 6 or 8. Tickets £25 pp. To book, email chunfkong@hotmail.com. CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS Every Fri from 9 Nov 14 Dec, 10 - 11.30am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A different seasonal Christmas craft every week. £45 (incl. admission/entry into the Castle & Gardens and refreshments). To sign up, email tess.hirst@ sudeley.org.uk. For more info: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAIR 10 Nov, 10am - 12pm, Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church, Bishops Close, Off Tobyfield Rd Stalls to include cakes, Christmas gifts, fairtrade plus more. Refreshments. Admission £1, children under 16 free. Rosalie: 01242 678536 THE NOVEMBER MEETING 16 - 18 November, Cheltenham Racecourse 3 days of adrenaline-packed horse racing action. http:// cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ FISH & CHIPS SPECIAL 17 November GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT www.gwsr.com CLEEVE CHORALE CONCERT 17 November, 7.30pm, St. Michael and All Angels
Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses
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23 November, 7pm - 1am Jurys Inn Cheltenham, GL51 0TS What better way to start the Christmas Season 2018! Before those "Cold December nights" add a dash of Bublé! £32.95 pp, to incl. 3-course meal, live entertainment & disco. To book: 01242 232691 or cheltenham_conference@ jurysinns.com. www.jurysinns.com
Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale invites you to join them to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1. The works performed will incl. Brahms, Elgar, Novello and Goodall. Tickets £10 each (accompanied U16s free) from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores, 01242 674114 or on the door. Refreshments included. www.cleevechorale.co.uk
TEA DANCE 19 November, 2.30pm, CheltenhamTown Hall Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and tea and biscuits. CHRISTMAS FAYRE 24 Nov, 10.30am - 4pm, Tewkesbury Abbey www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk T: 01684 850959
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Events cont'd... CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 24 Nov, time tbc, The Promenade & The Brewery Quarter. An even better display this year as the lights expand to include four new streets (Regent St, Cambray Place, The Strand and Pitville Street). CHARLTON KINGS CHORAL SOCIETY: REMEMBERING 1918 24 Nov, 7.30pm, St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Cheltenham, GL50 1SP Fauré Requiem and music by Holst, Vaughan Williams, Parry and Ireland. Conductor: John Wright. Tickets £15 (£10 for under 25s in full-time education). 01242 526636. www.ckcsonline.org.uk LINC CHRISTMAS SPARKLE 28 Nov, Malmaison, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AS Join us for an afternoon of fashion, beauty advice and festive demonstrations whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Fashion Show at 3.30pm. Christmas Floral Demonstration. Tickets: £10. www.lincfund.org PANTOMIME - ALADDIN 30 Nov - 13 Jan, various times, The Everyman, Cheltenham Polish your magic lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman for the highlight of the season! Written and directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan, featuring Tweedy the Clown. Tickets available at www.everymantheatre.org.uk.
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Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Traditional family pantomime. Written & directed by Ben Crocker. Tickets: £25 - £15; family & group discounts available. Box Office: 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org SANTA SPECIALS First Sat & Sun of Dec & 20-24 Dec, GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Travel with Santa and his young elves on an early 1960's diesel rail car. Complimentary mince pies, hot/cold drinks, biscuits and fruit. Top quality presents for the children. Free parking at Toddington station. Limited tickets at £15 per adult/child available from www.gwsr.com. Babies (under 1yr) travel free. SANTA FUN RUN 2 Dec, from 9.30am, Pitville Park, Cheltenham 3K run around Pitville Park in aid of charity. 07802 755863 20TH EMMANUEL FESTIVAL OF DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES 7 - 9 December, Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade, Cheltenham, GL53 7PJ 7 Dec, 6 - 9pm: Carol Singing amongst the trees with mince pies and mulled wine. 8 Dec: 11am - 5pm plus Carol Concert by the Cotswold Male Voice Choir and Naunton Park School Choir at 7pm. 9 Dec: 2pm - 6pm. Wish to enter a tree? Contact Jackie Dunlop: 01242 580731, emmanuel. church@btconnect.com CAROLS BY STEAM TRAIN 8 Dec, Train departs at 7pm, GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Get into the true spirit of Christmas with the railway's annual open-air carol service. In aid of the RNLI. Tickets
available from the Admin Office at Toddington (£10 for adults; £5 for children aged 5-15). SPECTACLE OF LIGHT 8 & 9 Dec, 13-23 Dec, 27-30 Dec, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Experience the night-time magic of Sudeley through a beautiful new illuminated trail. Follow the White Rabbit and discover some of the amazing characters from Alice in Wonderland. A wonderful experience for all ages. For more information and tickets: www.sudeleycastle. co.uk/visit-us/spectacle-of-light/. TEA DANCE 10 December, 2.30pm, CheltenhamTown Hall Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and tea and biscuits. CHRISTMAS GIFT & TASTER FAYRE 11 December, 6 - 8pm, Isbourne House, 3 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH Buy gifts from local businesses and try out holistic therapies with taster sessions. Entry £3 (incl. a glass of mulled wine & a mince pie). THE INTERNATIONAL 14 & 15 December, 10.10am, Cheltenham Racecourse Races, followed by Christmas Party. http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/ CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE 14 Dec, 4.30 - 6pm, Coronation Square, Cheltenham, GL51 7SE A festive evening to celebrate the Cheltenham West community. Light switchon, Christmas market, food & drink, Santa. BOXING DAY CHALLENGE 26 Dec, 10.30am - 12pm,
Cheltenham Racecourse Run, jog or walk around a 2- or a 4-mile course in support of Winston's Wish. All ages & fitness levels welcome. Preregistration tickets: Adults £9; Children £5. Tickets on the day: Adults £12; Children: £6. CHRISTMAS CRACKER 29 & 30 Dec, GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Two-day steam and diesel mixed traction gala. Part of the GWSR's heritage diesel and steam fleet will be operating on both days. Normal ticket price. www.gwsr.com SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 17 - 20 January, Thurs & Fri 7pm, Sat 12pm & 4.30pm, Sun 2.30pm, The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham Promenade Productions proudly present a traditional family pantomime. Script by Alan Frayne. Tickets £10-15. Call Showcase on 01242 224144 or visit www. promenadeproductions.co.uk.
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES ADVICE BITES CAFÉ Last Thurs/month, 6 - 7pm, Grevill House, 279 London Rd, Charlton Kings, GL52 6YL Free group for those concerned about a friend or relative getting older. Share concerns & experiences. Guest speaker & refreshments at each session. manager.grevill@osjctglos. co.uk, 01242 512964 or 07712 433978. BISHOP'S CLEEVE CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry.
If you have supplied details for us to include your club or event in this section, please check the details. If anything is incorrect or needs changing, please email the details to sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk. If you would like to be at the top of the section and have more details included please contact Sarah on 01242 388367 to discuss our £18+VAT premium entries. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767. CENTRAL CHELTENHAM WI Second Fri/month, 2.15 - 4.15 pm, Unitarian Church Hall, Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3ET Social meeting, friendship, guest speakers, trips & events. Visitors welcome. Mandy: 01242 257470 CHELTENHAM LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon/month, Burlington House, Lypiatt Rd, GL50 2SY Contact: Peter Weir - 07973 807159 or Club President Tom Pettigrew 01242 244090. CHELT. PARKINSON’S GROUP Last Tues/month - eves or daytime, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, GL51 8PX Information, friendship and support to those with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694, jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk. HEIDI'S HEROES Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd Fitness class run by Cheltenham charity Heidi's Heroes. Open to those with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@cancer-physio.com. KARATE & KOBUDO CLASSES Tuesdays: 7.45 - 9.45pm;
Thursdays: 6.30 - 8.30pm The CLC Health & Fitness Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NX Sensei Vermiglio: 07794 960986. www.ryukyu-kobudo.com LINC LUNCH CLUB 1st Fri/month, Cheltenham Held In selected eateries around Cheltenham. The lunch typically costs £18 with £4 going to LINC. If you would like to join, please email Louise at l.adkins@nhs.net. Next date: 7 Dec: Gloucester Old Spot. MAGGIE'S LYMPHOMA SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays & Saturdays, The Lodge, College Baths Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7QB Meets most months. Saturday meetings more social, Thursday evenings more educational with guest speakers and clinical nurse specialists present. Gaynor Raine (Cancer Support Specialist): 01242 250611 or gaynor.raine@maggiescentres. org or Ian Gosling: 07711 824284, goslings_1@sky.com. Next meetings: 9 Nov, 6pm - 7.30pm; 8 Dec, 10.30am - 12pm. TRINITY LADIES PROBUS CLUB 1st & 3rd Weds/month, 9.45am for coffee (meeting 10.30am), St Mary’s Parish Centre, New St, Charlton Kings, GL53 8JJ Social group for retired or
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CHRISTMAS MARKET 22 Nov - 15 December, The Promenade, Cheltenham 40+ stalls selling a wide range of Christmas gifts, crafts, food & drink.
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Long-lost Tudor garden discovered at Sudeley Castle
A team of archaeologists have begun the process of uncovering the remains of a long-lost Tudor garden at Sudeley Castle. Five exploratory pits were dug in a field immediately next to Sudeley Castle which is usually used to graze horses. Initial findings included fragments of postmedieval pottery, masonry and animal bones. These findings are consistent with garden
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