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What’s in a Name? One of my earliest articles for the directory, when it served only Bishop’s Cleeve and Woodmancote, discussed the meaning of local place names. In this month’s article I want to turn my attention to the place names in the Winchcombe area. They can help us to understand more of its history. The starting point for any place name investigation is the earliest recorded spelling of it, although the name might have been in use for many years before then. The earliest record of ‘Winchcombe’ so far discovered is Wincelcumbe dating from about 800AD. It means a corner or bend (wincel) in a valley (cumbe), possibly indicating a remote valley. Its valley position is obvious from any vantage point on the surrounding hills. Should there really be an ‘e’ at the end? Until the late 1800s it was more common to omit the ‘e’ but since then it has normally been used. The next time you visit Cheltenham, take a look at the interesting spelling on the nineteenth-century street sign above Thomas Cook’s on the corner of Winchcombe Street!

interesting exception is Cowl Lane, with the earliest recording as Colestrete in 1269. The name has nothing to do with cows or the cowls worn by the monks at the abbey, but refers to charcoal. Whether charcoal was made there, bought and sold there or stored there will probably always remain a mystery. The town’s agricultural past is commemorated by ‘Enfield’, found along Back Lane, first recorded in 1539 and meaning the infield: that part of the common fields closest to the town and therefore cultivated every year. Beyond the infield lies Langley, first recorded in 1462, and referring to ‘a/the long clearing’ made when the hill was largely covered by trees. On the opposite side of the Isbourne valley, ‘Corndean’ (1181) means ‘valley with a corn mill’, reminding us of the historic importance of the River Isbourne and its tributaries as sources of power. Winchcombe in its valley

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LOCAL HISTORY ‘Sudeley’ was first recorded as Sudlege in Domesday Book and then as Suthleia in 1175. This seems to mean ‘a/the clearing to the south (of Winchcombe)’. However, it has also been argued that such a meaning would have produced the name ‘Southley’ and that the present name really means ‘a/the clearing with a shed’, although whose shed and for what purpose would have been lost in the mists of time. Beyond Sudeley, Spoonley (1287) means ‘a/the clearing where wood chippings were left’ which seems to indicate a place where wooden tiles, or shingles, were made for use in the buildings of the town. It is yet another ‘ley’ name indicating the extensive woodlands which once surrounded the town.

There is still extensive woodland above Sudeley

Finally, we can move to the vale. Greet was first recorded as Greta in 1185 and means ‘a gravelly place’. Grettun was also first recorded in 1185. Its obvious meaning is ‘the farmstead on the gravel’ but this causes problems for the experts as there is no obvious area of gravel in the village. As a result it has been suggested Gretton means ‘the farmstead near Greet’. More research needs to be done here! More details on all the names discussed here, and many others in the Winchcombe area, can be found in the local libraries. I hope to return to this topic in a future directory and discuss some of the place names in the directory’s wider distribution area on the Cotswolds. - David Aldred

Greet and Gretton names on a local signpost. ‘Prescot’ means ‘the priest’s cottage’

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The Power of

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good quality underlay is essential. Natural fibres In a wide range of colours and weaves, sisal, coir, seagrass, rush and jute are warm and soundproof and, often, good value for money. As you’d expect, the rougher the surface, the more hard-wearing it will be – so you may find sisal and coir uncomfortable underfoot at first. Jute has the softest feel, but is the least durable. As with carpet, a stain inhibitor is advisable for natural fibre flooring. Hard surfaces Sandstone, limestone, granite, marble and terrazzo are expensive floorings that last a lifetime, though they are hard, noisy and cold underfoot. In areas that might get wet, such as kitchens or bathrooms, choose a version that is matt or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an attractive, hand-split effect. Terracotta and ceramic tiles have similar qualities but are cheaper and offer less of a luxury look. Ceramic tiles are heat- and water-resistant, hard-wearing and low maintenance. They vary widely in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs, but all are liable to crack if something is dropped on them.

Carpet Carpet is another great choice: soft, warm and quiet underfoot. There are two main Katherine Sorrell offers types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more expensive, and tufted, the durability of a guide to fabulous which is related to its pile height and density (short, dense pile the is the toughest). Natural flooring, from wool looks beautiful and is long-lasting and fire-resistant, expensive; while cheaper, traditional tobut the man-made fibres may look unattractive Oak Palazzo Rovere – a Dutch pattern design oak floor with a satin lacquer £50.15 per m², Kährs, 023 9245 3045; www.kahrs.co.uk. flooring unconventional or not wear well. A popular solution is a prefinish, fromSheet Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet combination of the two (perhaps 80% wool floorcoverings – vinyl, linoleum and cork – and 20% nylon). Finally, remember that a Timber good quality underlay is essential. Timber boards are a fabulous choice: Natural fibres Page 18 advertise 01242 500 028 07912range 575741 visit www.glosdirectories.co.uk available in a range ofTo colours andcall patterns, Inor a wide of or colours and weaves, sisal,

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lend a hand from the ‘other side’ to help the community through the challenges of winter. At the end of the celebration, each family would take a torch from the bonfire and bring it back to their home, where all fires had been deliberately extinguished the day before. These fires were then re-lit using the flame of the sacred bonfire: it was believed that if the fire went out, troubles would follow. This summer it has been interesting to observe a shadow of this practice in the rituals surrounding the Olympic torch – particularly the care that has been taken in preserving the flame throughout the national relays building up to the opening ceremony of the 2012 games. We consider that we belong to an enlightened and sophisticated society, so it is fascinating to observe the extraordinary pains taken by officials to ensure that the light originally sourced from the Temple of Hera at Olympia in Greece is not extinguished. Just as our ancient forefathers venerated the fire from the sacred Samhain bonfire, we treat the Olympic flame as a living being that must not be allowed to ‘die’ in case our hopes of success are extinguished with it. So next time you are standing round a November 5th bonfire – or even lying back in the bath, surrounded by a mass of flickering candles – you can reflect on our very human need to use fire as a bringer of hope and cheer. By Claudia Leaf

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cheapest in the range. The second is that we tend to keep our TVs for much longer than we do our computers. Will Samsung’s apps still work three years from now, or five? Will something better come along and make it obsolete? For now the smarter choice might be a box that brings similar features to your existing TV. Apple’s TV (£99) is one option, offering iTunes movie downloads and rentals as well as optional Netflix video on demand. It can also stream movies from your Mac, PC, iPad or iPhone. A similar Google-powered set from Sony, the NSZ-GS7 (£200) goes on sale this summer, and a version that also includes a Blu-Ray disc player is expected later this year. If you’d considered an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 but dismissed them because you’re not too interested in games, it might be time to think again: both consoles have dropped in price (you can get them for less than £150) and become powerful multimedia systems. For example the Xbox has its own Zune video marketplace as well as apps for Sky TV, Lovefilm

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stakes will need to be about 1.5m (5ft) long Are you surrounded, engulfed and so that they can be driven in really well, to a swamped with huge quantities of fallen depth of 1-2ft, leaving 3-4ft above ground. leaves? Whether they come from trees in Then attach some galvanized chicken wire your own garden or from a neighbour’s, to the stakes to create the sides of the cage the deluge of leaves that falls at this time and cram the cage full of leaves - if they of year is often enough to make even the are moist, so much the better, however if most level headed, tree-loving gardener not, add a watering can of water to the heap eye up a chainsaw. I still recall (with a of leaves, pouring some in after each six good degree of fondness) my previous inches or so of leaves. If you want to speed house; surrounded by trees, in the winter up the process you could add a leafmould it was quite light, in summer it was dark activator (available from garden centres because of the leaves on the trees, and and some mail order catalogues and in the autumn, it was under an almost websites). impenetrable carpet of fallen leaves. Most deciduous leaves rot down well, with So what can you do if your trees and those those from oak and beech trees being the of neighbouring properties are currently best. But those which fall from fruit trees, covering your garden? Rather than letting garden shrubs and climbers and indeed them drive you to distraction, turn them most deciduous trees work well too. in to gardeners’ gold: leafmould. If you are after a completely environmentally When you collect up the leaves, try friendly and very effective soil conditioner to avoid including too many twigs or or mulching material, leafmould is the evergreen leaves as these take much answer. In environmental terms it’s longer to rot down than deciduous leaves. great as homemade leafmould doesn’t Tough, leathery leaves such as those from need transporting around the country sycamore, horse chestnut and plane are as many materials do. Leafmould means also best avoided. Most of us collect leaves wheelbarrow yards, not air miles! using a spring-tined rake and although this may not be the quickest method, it does If you have the space, make yourself a allow you to avoid some materials more leafmould cage. Simply drive four treated easily. A leaf sucker or a leaf blower will softwood stakes into the ground, each stake speed things up massively but will often marking out one corner of the ‘cage’. The stakes will need to be about 1.5m (5ft) long Are you surrounded, engulfed and so that they can be driven in really well, to a wamped with huge quantities of fallen Page 30 To advertise call 01242 028 or 07912 575741 or visit www.glosdirectories.co.uk of 1-2ft, leaving 3-4ft above ground. eaves? Whether they come from trees in 500 depth

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have a useable product in 12-18 months, mean you end up with more debris such as but leave it a bit longer and it will be even twigs and stones. better. Leafmould will help to improve the If the leaves falling on your lawn are a moisture-retaining capacity of a light, wide-ranging assortment, then one of the sandy soil and help to reduce the aeration best ways to deal with this is to use the and drainage of a heavy clay soil. It also lawn mower rather than a rake or special makes wonderful mulch that can be used machine – just mow the lawn with the Garden Grass Cutting on flower beds and borders, the vegetable leavesDesign on it. The collection bag on the plot, around trees and shrubs and around mower will then be full of a brilliant mix of Garden Maintenance Turfing all your fruit as well. It’s not often you chopped leaves and even the slower-to-rot• Garden Maintenance • Grass Cutting en Design get something for nothing, is it? So take Hedge rot downCutting types will speedily as they have Hedge Laying advantage of all those leaves while you ca been chopped up quite finely. Mixed with ng • Fencing •lush, Hedge Cutting • Hedge Laying Tree Tree Care theFelling high-nitrogen grass clippings, the whole process is sped up. Visit Pippa’s website www Tree Planting dland Management • Tree pippagreenwood.com for some great gi If space, timeFelling or money are short then you Woodland Management ideas and items for your garden includin can also make leafmould in a bin liner or • Tree Planting Care signed copies of Pippa’s books, hand bin bag. Choose a good quality bin liner made terracotta herb planters and wa and cram it full of leaves, again adding plaques, cloches, pop-up plant cloche water and/or activator if you wish. Then l Free Estimates / Advice raised bed kits, ‘Grow Your Own wit stab a few holes in the bag with a garden l Fully Insured Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Cards, heate fork, loosely fold over the top of the bag propagators, Nemaslug and othe l 24hr Emergency Repairs and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners Contact for natural pest controls an full of leaves are certainly notaan attractive l 7 Days a week lots more. You can also sig FREE QUOTE feature, but can be hidden anywhere that Tel: 01684 276326 up for Pippa’s newslette you have the space, the shed, Mobile:such 07890as033247 and receive a free ebook o Mob: 07846 421767 garage or greenhouse. Telephone: 01242 602945 organic gardenin Email: dave@cheltenhamhandyman.co.uk Whichever method you use, you should Website: www.cheltenhamhandyman.co.uk

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mean you end up with more debris such as twigs and stones. If the leaves falling on your lawn are a wide-ranging assortment, then one of the best ways to deal with this is to use the lawn mower rather than a rake or special machine – just mow the lawn with the leaves on it. The collection bag on the mower will then be full of a brilliant mix of chopped leaves and even the slower-to-rotdown types will rot speedily as they have been chopped up quite finely. Mixed with the lush, high-nitrogen grass clippings, the whole process is sped up. If space, time or money are short then you can also make leafmould in a bin liner or bin bag. Choose a good quality bin liner and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top of the bag and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves are certainly not an attractive feature, but can be hidden anywhere that you have the space, such as the shed, garage or greenhouse. Whichever method you use, you should

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have a useable product in 12-18 months, but leave it a bit longer and it will be even better. Leafmould will help to improve the moisture-retaining capacity of a light, sandy soil and help to reduce the aeration and drainage of a heavy clay soil. It also makes wonderful mulch that can be used on flower beds and borders, the vegetable plot, around trees and shrubs and around all your fruit as well. It’s not often you get something for nothing, is it? So take advantage of all those leaves while you can. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for some great gift ideas and items for your garden including: signed copies of Pippa’s books, handmade terracotta herb planters and wall plaques, cloches, pop-up plant cloches, raised bed kits, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Cards, heated propagators, Nemaslug and other natural pest controls and lots more. You can also sign up for Pippa’s newsletter and receive a free ebook on organic gardening. by Pippa Greenwood

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The Great Wall of China Did you know that in 2012 the Great Wall of China more than doubled its length? After a five year survey by state archaeologists, it is now estimated to be over 20,000 km, and rising. Only 8% is reasonably well preserved but it is still considered the largest man-made structure on earth. So, can you really see it from space? Unlikely, since even the first Chinese astronaut could not confirm it. Yet, steeped in 2000 years of history and a UNESCO heritage site, the Great Wall fires up the imagination with images of invading hordes and brave soldiers fighting for emperor and country. It all started with disjointed earth defences built by warlords. When the first emperor unified China around 200 BC, all he had to do to protect his borders was connect the existing sections. Extended over time, eroded, destroyed and strengthened, much of what we see today dates back to the Ming dynasty who came to power in the 14th century, conscripting a huge labour force to build and rebuild

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22 towers, spaced every 100 metres or so, a triple-towered gate and crenulations on the inner and outer parapets so arrows could be shot in both directions. Arrow’s nock, bull’s horn ring, eagle flying belly up, the names of defences send shivers down your spine. Only the brave attempt the long climb to access the wall - most visitors take the cable car and save their energy for the top. A wise move, for up there it’s a rollercoaster of a trek, all steep steps and slippery slopes. Yet gazing up to the pass and the highest tower, etched into a pure blue sky, you feel on top of the world. The sun beats down, the shade is scarce but the views are fabulous; rugged mountains bristling like a dragon’s back, shadows creeping across the slopes, precipitous cliffs and spring blossom on the trees. Now and then, a gust of wind sweeps over the ancient stones and you can almost hear the clicking of armour and voices from a distant past. Far below, the tourist stalls beckon with cool drinks, pottery and Great Wall souvenirs, but on the ridge, there are no distractions, just an unforgettable panorama and 2000 years of Chinese history. by Solange Hando

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A new children’s yoga-inspired activity group, built around Tatty Bumpkin, has come to Cheltenham. Led by the Tatty Bumpkin character herself – an engaging fair-trade rag stick-doll who lives on “Wobble Farm” and whose mantra is ‘bendy, giggly, clever and strong’ - the classes encourage movement and enhance development in young children from the age of two to seven. Baby Bumpkin classes will be launching in early 2013 for babies from six weeks old. The Cheltenham franchise is run by Andrea Warner, a specifically trained CACHE accredited Tatty Bumpkin teacher with an enhanced CRB check. These fun filled classes focus on the ‘well-being’ of the child and you, thus providing a firm foundation for social, emotional and physical confidence - all required for future happiness and success. The programme has been developed by educationalists, paediatric physiotherapists, musicians and yoga teachers ensuring the creative, fun sessions are based on sound principles of child development. They are closely linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and hence follow the most up-to-date thinking on learning and teaching.

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The Complete Book of Retro Crafts: Collecting, Displaying & Making Crafts of the Past By Suzie Millions Publisher: Lark This book is like eating a FAB lolly while bouncing on a space hopper in a puff-ball skirt. It’s so retro it should be illegal. There are 40 projects with hints and tips on collecting and creating, ‘junking’ and hunting. Every charity shop and flea market will become a veritable treasure-trove. If quirky and old-school is your thing, then this book’s for you.

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Crochet For Children By Claire Montgomerie Publisher: Cico Books The craft that modernity forgot is making a comeback and this book will hook your children. All the basics are covered and there are 35 mini projects for them to tackle, everything from scarves to teddy bears. It’s fun for all the family when you’re drying off in front of the fire on ‘bath night’. If you’re going seventies, then you may as well go the whole hog. Scrapbook Secrets By Kimber McGray Publisher: F and W The art of scrapbooking should not be restricted to French exchange trips and Brownies badge projects. In this digital age we’ve loosened our grip on the tangible. In ‘Scrapbook Secrets’, Kimber McGray shares her tips on how to turn your memories into a masterpiece by rediscovering the art of decoupage, collage and collecting. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to preserve your most cherished memories and family history, incorporated into your own work of art. Throw out the digital camera and buy a glue stick and some glitter. Then…go nuts!

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Booking early for Christmas is recommended.

Closing date for this competition is 10 November 2012

To see if we can help you, call or email Gareth 07932876769. Gareth will arrange to visit you and explain our procedure.

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What’s On October & November 2012 Saturday 8 October 2012 Fairground Models Methodist Church Hall, Tewkesbury Traditional fairground rides in miniature. Opening times: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre Tel. 01684 855040 www.visittewkesbury.info 9-10 October 2012 Tewkesbury Mop Fair Largest street fair in Gloucestershire with fun fair, fairground rides, traditional games, sideshows, stalls and attractions in Tewkesbury town centre. The Tewkesbury Mop Fair dates back to 12th century when farm hands, labourers, servants and craftsmen looking for work, would take along a piece of equipment to represent their trade. Those with no specific skills would carry a mop head to signify they were for free for work, hoping a prospective employer would spot them in the crowds. www.tewkesburyfairsociety.co.uk 5 - 14 October 2012 The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Box office 0844 576 7979 www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature 19 - 20 October 2012 The Showcase - Horse Racing Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH Gates open at 12pm and the first race is from 2pm. Call 0844 579 3003 for tickets. Saturday 27 October 2012 CD Record Fair Cheltenham Town Hall Tel: 0844 576 2210 Saturday 3 November 2012 Roundtable Fireworks Display Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH Tel: 01242 539 538 16 - 18 November 2012 The Open - Horse Racing Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH Call 0844 579 3003 for tickets.

Tues/Wed 13-14 November 2012 Rotary Christmas Fair Pittville Pump Room Celebrity opening by Bob Champion, famous Grand National jockey and fund raiser for cancer. 45 stalls of exciting & unusual products with Christmas in mind. 10am - 4pm. Entry £2.50 and profits will go to the two charities, LINC and RP Fighting Blindness. For more information Tel: 01242 676734 Sponsored by Martin & Co.Jewellers, Knight Frank, and Zenith (commercial refurbishers).

cleeve concerts

established artists in an intimate setting 5th OCT:

Johnny Coppin & Mike Silver £14 cleeve concerts BBC Radio Presenter / Folk Legends

6th OCT:artists Beverley established in anCraven intimate£20setting One of UK’s best Singer/Songwriters

JohnnyBenny CoppinGallagher & Mike Silver £14 6th OCT:Dee Beverley CravenLuggeri £20 24th NOV: Kiki & Carmelo £20 5th OCT: 23rd NOV: £13 BBCtheRadio Presenter / Folk Legends Of Legendary Gallagher and Lyle One Don’t of UK’sGobest Singer/Songwriters Breaking My Heart!

Benny The FabGallagher Beatles 24th NOV:2nd KikiDEC:Dee & Carmelo Luggeri £20 Chantel McGregor £11 23rd £13 25th NOV: NOV: £16 OfBBC: the“the Legendary Gallagher and Lyle best” UK Beatles Tribute Don’t Go Breaking Heart! Young Blues Artist ofMythe Year

The Fab Beatles

25th NOV: £16 BBC: “the best” UK Beatles Tribute

tickets: www.cleeveconcerts.co.uk

Chantel McGregor

2ndBox Office: 0844 576 2210 DEC: £11

Young Blues Artist of the Year or Courtyard Books in Tarling’s Yard, B. Cleeve

tickets: www.cleeveconcerts.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn Box Office: 0844 576 2210

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LISTINGS Emergency Numbers

Ambulance 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Fire 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police non emergency 0845 090 1234 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 National Missing Persons 0500 700700 RSPCA 01242 521 958 NSPCC 0800 500 500

USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Electricity 0800 3281111 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444 NHS Direct 08 45 46 47 Cheltenham General Hospital 08454 222 222

Chemist Numbers Rowlands Pharmacy

5 High Street, Prestbury Cheltenham GL52 3AR Tel: 01242 244318 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Badham Chemists

256 London Road, Charlton Kings Cheltenham GL52 6HS Tel: 01242 515143 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Badham Pharmacy

62 Hewlett Road Cheltenham GL52 6AH Tel: 01242 260165 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm & 1.30pm - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Boots The Chemist

High Street, Cheltenham Tel: 01242 527084 Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

St. Pauls Medical Centre, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 4DP Tel: 01242 571 590 Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 10.30pm Sundays 9am - 10pm

Badham Pharmacy Emergency prescriptions If you have a prescription marked “URGENT” by your doctor outside normal opening hours, please call 01242 516779 for assistance.

In the event of an Emergency when no pharmacy is open, please contact Cheltenham or Bishop’s Cleeve Police on 0845 090 1234 who will contact a Pharmacist to dispense your prescription.

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GP Out of Hours Service

08454 220220 covers all patients registered with a doctor’s surgery in Gloucestershire. Run by dedicated out of hours staff including doctors, specialist nurses and other health and social care workers.

Recycling

Swindon Road recycling centre

Opening hours Monday to Friday - 7.30am-7.30pm (summer time) and 7.30am-6.30pm (winter time) Saturdays - 7.30am-4.00pm Sundays and bank holidays - 9.00am-1.00pm

Wingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops Cleeve

Half mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve on the road to Stoke Orchard. Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Opening hours: 9am – 6:15pm all year round Household Recycling Centre Helpline on 01242 680 010

Useful Numbers Cheltenham Borough Council 01242 262626 Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000 Local M.P. Martin Horwood 01242 224889 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Bacon Theatre 01242 258002 Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 01242 572573 Town Hall & Pump Rooms Box Office 0844 5762210 Cineworld Cinemas 0871 200 2000 Cheltenham Borough Community Transport 01242 515388

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PUBS & RESTAURANTS Hotel on the Park 38 Evesham Road Cheltenham GL52 2AH Tel: 01242 518898 Ellenborough Park Southam Road Cheltenham GL52 3NH Tel: 01242 808 919

The Apple Tree Inn Stockwell Lane Woodmancote GL52 9QG Tel: 01242 673277 Bottelino’s St James Street Cheltenham GL52 2SH Tel: 01242 224761

Malvern View Restaurant & Hotel Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PR Tel: 01242 672017

Charlton Kings Hotel London Road Cheltenham GL52 6UU Tel: 01242 231061

The Royal Oak The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham GL52 3DL Tel: 01242 522344

Everest Balti House 3 Portland Street Cheltenham GL52 2NZ Tel: 01242 221334 Golden Mountain 63 Winchcombe Street Cheltenham GL52 2NE Tel: 01242 222 361

TAKEAWAYS All The Raj 27 Prestbury Road Cheltenham GL52 2PP Tel: 01242 242474 Chicken Inn 1 Portland Street Cheltenham GL52 2NZ Tel: 01242 527971 China House 176 London Road Cheltenham GL52 6HJ Tel: 01242 523687 Everest Balti House 3 Portland Street Cheltenham GL52 2NZ Tel: 01242 221334 Golden Mountain 63 Winchcombe Street Cheltenham GL52 2NE Tel: 01242 672664

The Langton 191 London Road Cheltenham GL52 6HT Tel: 01242 233022 Taj Mahal Balti 11 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 676006 Masala Bites 22-24 Albion Street Cheltenham GL52 2LP Tel: 01242 530531 Rising Sun Cleeve Hill Cheltenham GL52 3PX Tel: 01242 676281 The Curry Corner 133 Fairview Road Cheltenham GL52 2EX Tel: 01242 528449

Perfect Pizza 32 - 34 St James Street Cheltenham GL52 2SH Tel: 01242 235440 Pitville Fish & Chips 27 Prestbury Road Cheltenham GL52 2PP Tel: 01242 242474 Simpsons Fish & Chips 73 - 75 Priors Road Cheltenham GL52 5AL Tel: 01242 521964 Turkish Delight 6 Portland Street Cheltenham GL52 2PB Tel: 01242 282111 Whaddon Fish Bar 100 Whaddon Road Cheltenham GL52 5NF Tel: 01242 691911

TAXIS

Wokswagon 77 Priors Road Cheltenham GL52 5AL Tel: 01242 575995

Please email advertising@glosdirectories.co.uk if you would like to have your club or class listed here. Listing is free of charge if non profit, otherwise only £7.50 + VAT per month. Minimum booking for listings is 6 months.

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Airport Plus Tel: 01242 808090 Airport Priority Cars Tel: 01242 572224 A2B Private Hire Tel: 01242 580580 Bishop’s Cleeve Private Hire Tel: 01242 696676 Prestbury Independent Taxi Tel: 01242 07860 434421 The 727 Car Company Tel: 01242 523523

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Index of Advertisers Architectural & Building Services ADCMS Ltd 19 Lockwood Architectural 17 Beauty, Health, Fitness & Skincare Beauty by Juliet 11 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 13 Slimming World 15 Tai Chi 12 Tui Na Acupuncture & Massage 11 Building & DIY Building & Plumbing Supplies

Building, Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Concept Carpentry 21 Dave Dowell 31 Ian Banks Carpentry 29 LB Services 21 LCM Flat Roofing 33 Maguire Plasterers 23 Matt Grimshaw Carpentry 23 Business Services Economummy Flamelily I.T. Glos Websites

47 8 39

Cakes & Baking Accessories Cake and Sugarcraft Boutique 15 Carpets Carpets Direct

Charities Building Circles Gloucestershire Children, Classes & Tuition Kumon Maths and English Monkey Music Sprogs Toys & Gifts Tatty Bumpkin Chimney Sweep Dave Bott Chimney Sweep

9 41 37 39 37 23

Cleaning Services Mr O Oven Cleaning 17 Oven Cleaning David Glasgow 20 Tewkesbury Cleaning 15

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Computers & I.T. Services Flamelily I.T.

Counselling and Therapies Advance Practice Hypnotherapy 13 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 13 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 12 Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 27 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 23 Driveways Pattern Driveways

Electrical services Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrics Glevum Electrical Pro Electrical

23 16 27

Entertainment Cheltenham Tigers Cleeve Concerts Gardens Gallery Gloucester Rugby

48 43 8 2

Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd

Gallery Gardens Gallery

Garden Centres & Nurseries Gotherington Nurseries

Garden and Estate Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping Dave Dowell Edward Price

33 31 31

Home Food Delivery Wiltshire Farm Foods

Hypnotherapists Advance Practice Hypnotherapy 13 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 12 Kitchens Building & Plumbing Supplies Concept Carpentry Matt Grimshaw Carpentry

20 21 23

Leaflet Distribution Gloucestershire Leaflet Distrib. 42 Letterbox Replacement The Letterbox Replacement Co. 32 Motoring, MOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Vehicle Sales Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 26 J.T. Vehicle Services 27 Mobile Hair & Beauty Beauty by Juliet Mirrors, Oak handmade Celeste Oak Mirrors

11 8

Oven Cleaners Mr O Oven Cleaning 17 Oven Cleaning David Glasgow 20 Photography Fez Photography

Piano Tutor Prestbury Piano

Plumbing, Heating & Boiler Services Glevum Heating 16 Intergas Cheltenham Ltd 20 Johnston Scotia 24&25 Oil Boiler Service Mark Little 17 Paul Tamcken 17 Roofs Cheltenham Felt Roofing LCM Flat Roofing

29 33

Sports Therapy Peter Sollis Sports Therapy

Stoves & Chimney Services A&R Stove Installers Dave Bott Chimney Sweep

21 23

Television & Satellite Digital TV & Sat Systems

Travel Miles Morgan Travel

Web Design Glos Websites

Weddings & Parties Cake and Sugarcraft Boutique 15 Fez Photography 42 WOW Wedding Shows 9

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