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a guinea pig’s teeth grow constantly and need to be ground down on the hay or grass that you provide.
3. PLAY According to the RSPCA, guinea pigs are active for up to 20 hours a day, so providing plenty of toys is key to keeping them entertained, especially if you choose one guinea pig rather than a pair.
Pets: Three Tips for Looking Af ter Your New Guinea Pig Guinea pigs are relatively low maintenance pets and can be a good choice for families with young children. They’re very social animals, and careful handling from an early age not only helps to their build confidence but also encourages human interaction. Their needs include a warm, dry and safe space to live, plenty of room to run around, and a nutrient-rich diet – here are a few tips to help your guinea pig feel loved and at home.
1. LIVING Guinea pigs can live indoors or outside but will need protection from direct sunlight and the winter cold if they’re outdoors. Make sure their hutch is protected from predators in the garden and has a separate sleeping area that’s out of sight.
2. EATING Good quality, non-dusty hay should form the major part of a guinea pig’s diet, with grass, leafy greens, fruit, and small quantities of guinea pig mix added every day. It’s worth remembering that 2
Guinea pigs can live for up to eight years, so this is a long commitment regardless of the lower level of daily care they require when compared with cats and dogs.
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The Eagle has landed As I write this, the world is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing a truly groundbreaking moment in modern history which also led to the greatest single broadcast in television history. Locally, the celebration of this iconic event carries on as Winchcombe has chosen the Apollo 11 landing as this year’s theme for its Country Show which will take place on the August Bank Holiday Monday. Find out all about it on page 25.
Staying on the subject of transport and travel, but somewhat closer to home, 31st August is the date for the Bredon Boat Races (page 29) and on the 18th August the annual Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival returns.
Visitors can look forward to over 1,000 classic vehicles, live entertainment, stalls, food and more. Love Local Magazines are giving away two pairs of free tickets to this fantastic event, so make sure you enter our competition on page 6 for your chance to win.
The Love Local team can also recommend a trip to Highgrove Royal Gardens in Tetbury see pages 18 and 19 - and on page 9 I share with you a tip for a fun summer activity that does not break the bank. Whatever you end up doing, I hope you have a great month!
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Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival – Sun 18 Aug Sunday 18 August will see The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stage their popular Classic Vehicle Festival at Tewkesbury School Playing Fields.
The event features a spectacular display of over 1000 classic vehicles, from the dawn of the motoring era to pre-war, post-war, American classics, custom cars, hot rods, supercars, motorbikes, those of historic and engineering significance to mass-produced retro runabouts. We are delighted to announce that the Bond, Hannis & Osbourne “Nuthing II Fancy” drag racing car will be joining us again this year and will be on-site and firing up at regular intervals throughout the day.
«WIN 2 FREE TICKETS« TO THE CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL Send us your name, your email address, your phone number, your post code and the name of this magazine by email: comp@glosdirectories.co.uk OR text: 07520 634433 OR call 01242 388369 and leave a message on the competition answerphone. The deadline for entry is the 13th of August 2019. The winners will be notified by the 14th. Love Local Magazines are compliant with the Data Protection Act. We will use your details exclusively for the purposes described above. We will not contact you other than if you have won the competition. We will only share the winner's name and contact details with the organisers of the festival and will not pass on any other details to any other party.
It’s not just cars either... over 200 classic motorcycles will be on display, with all the major marques represented, plus live vintage entertainment courtesy of the Haywood Sisters, dancers, 110+ quality trade stands selling everything from car accessories, autojumble, memorabilia to jewellery and crafts, plus a large dancefloor and a wide selection of catering including an iconic red vintage 1967 London Routemaster bus which has been transformed into a fully functioning bar with a retractable roof.
Now in its 9th year, Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival is the Rotary Club's biggest annual charity fundraiser which actively raises thousands of pounds for both national and regional charities. Over £125,000 has been donated since its inception. Due to the popularity of the event, pre-booking is advisable to guarantee a space for display vehicles. Gates open at 9.30am for display vehicles and 11.00am for general admission. Tickets available from http://tewkesburycvf.org.
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Travelling can take a real toll on your phone or tablet’s battery, and you can’t always be sure you’ll find a charger when you need one. That’s why we take a small portable battery pack on holiday, so we can recharge phones or the kids’ various gadgets. It has to be taken aboard in hand luggage: large batteries can’t go in the plane’s hold in case they explode or go on fire. Just remember to take the right adapters so that you can charge everything. A Kindle or an Android phone will have a different connector to an iPad or iPhone, but the connectors will all plug into the battery pack’s USB port. If you have lots of different devices it’s worth getting a single adaptor with multiple kinds of connector on the end.
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Editor's Tip: Time for a Treasure Trail Are you looking for a fun way to explore your local town or village? Are you going somewhere new (in the UK) this year where you have not been to before? Are you trying to find an enjoyable summer activity for the whole family that does not break the bank? Then try out a Treasure Trail! I first learnt about them on a surprise birthday trip to Wales earlier this year. As somebody who loves puzzles, riddles, mysteries and escape games, I was immediately hooked. The concept is simple but very fun - you go on a selfguided themed treasure hunt (ours was a murder mystery one) that sends you looking for clues around your chosen town or village (in our case Tenby). There are over 1,200 treasure trails all over the UK, you can find 33 in Gloucestershire alone so chances are that some of you may have done one, or indeed several, already.
Each trail consists of an A5 booklet at 8 pages long asking you to solve a series of between 20-25 clues which take you on a scenic walk (about 2 miles long on average). Although many of the walks are accessible, some are not fully suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. However, each trail is clearly marked so check the booklet before you start. The trails follow one of three themes and
can be either a Murder Mystery, a Treasure Hunt or Spy Mission. All clues lie hidden within local landmarks, information boards, etc. so are part of the 'local furniture'. This means that: (1) you really get to know the town/village (2) you learn more about its history and (3) you will definitely get a closer look at things you may have missed on a normal walk. It really is a fantastic way of exploring a place and the best part is that you are outside, exercising and socialising whilst having fun. There is no age limit and you can find the clues in your own time. So if you fancy a cup of tea and piece of cake in between, then by all means go ahead! If you ever get stuck, there is an option to text the 'stuck on a clue' helpline which will give you the answer, allowing you to carry on with the trail.
The trails work best for groups of between 2-5 people and cost only ÂŁ6.99. The website recommends to work from one trail booklet to ensure everyone works together as a team. However, there is nothing stopping you from printing off several if you prefer for everyone to have a copy.
Trail booklets can be purchased online at www.treasuretrails.co.uk or from local retailers (search on the website to find your nearest one). Happy hunting! Written by Anne Golldack
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Henry was worried about his wife, Annie.
Usually such a sensible, calm woman, Annie had started behaving in what Henry could only call ‘an erratic manner’. For instance, she normally brought him a cup of tea in the middle of the morning; especially when he had been hard at work in the vegetable garden, hoeing between the rows of beetroot and potatoes. The Annie of old would stand and listen to him recount what he had done and what he planned to do. The new Annie was now late in bringing his mid-morning cuppa and instead of waiting until he had drained his cup so she could take it indoors with her, would shove the cup at him in an abrupt way and go back indoors muttering about “a phone call I have to make”. 10
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Henry racked his brains trying to recall if he had offended her. Although he would be the last to admit it, it had been known to happen. He thought back over the last couple of weeks. He had put the recycling materials out on time and he had even remembered their recent wedding anniversary (Henry was notoriously bad at remembering special events). What on earth was bothering her? Two days ago, he had followed his wife indoors only to hear her say to someone on the phone: “Henry is in the garden so I can talk…” When she spotted him standing in the kitchen doorway, Annie had promptly taken the phone into the snug where she closed the door. Afterwards, she had said it had been an old schoolfriend who was having ‘women’s problems, but Henry
was having none of it. Something was up and he was determined to get to the bottom of it.
However, casual enquiries were not productive so Henry took to lurking behind doorways. It went against the grain but he was starting to have dark and unwelcome thoughts.
Could his wife be having an affair? Henry had seen the way other men responded to her twinkling blue eyes and lovely smile. There was no doubt she was still a very attractive woman.
The thought of Annie leaving him for another man plunged Henry into a deep depression. The worst thing was that Annie, normally so sensitive to his moods, didn’t even notice he was looking miserable. Things had indeed come to a pretty pass.
Then one morning at breakfast, Annie pushed over an envelope to Henry. Could this be his divorce papers? He wondered miserably. Then he noticed that Annie was smiling at him. Surely, she wouldn’t be looking so radiant if it was bad news? He hesitantly opened the envelope.
“But these are tickets to Gardeners’ Question Time,” said Henry.
“It’s a surprise,” grinned Annie. “You have been wanting to go for years so I’ve arranged for a group of us to go together. Are you pleased?” He beamed at her. The tickets were a wonderful surprise, but all that really mattered was that his Annie was back again.
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Makes 8 Ingredients
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Place the cubed pork in a non-metallic container and add the lemon juice, half the oil and the dried oregano and garlic. Toss to coat then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Thread the pork, pepper, courgettes and red onion onto 8 long metal skewers. Cook on a preheated barbeque or under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred.
Meanwhile, mix the remaining oil, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard together and brush all over the kebabs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, until glazed and sticky. Serve immediately.
Marinating the meat in lemon juice and oil will make it extra tender. Add some chopped chilli for a spicy touch or add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, if liked.
Auction Anecdote It’s pleasant to be able to talk about a piece of furniture performing well at auction for a change since (as many of you know) antique furniture does not often take centre stage in the saleroom these days. The item in question was a superb Carlton House desk - so called after the style was initially designed by George Hepplewhite for George IV at his London residence ‘Carlton House’. This late 19thcentury example was in superb condition and featured elaborate ivorine marquetry panels depicting scenes of putti at play amongst foliage and scrollwork borders. There were however two additional plus points which made the desk even more desirable. Firstly, it was stamped by the London makers Edwards & Roberts, which guaranteed its quality as the firm was well known for making desks of this type. Secondly, the provenance of the piece, which had originally come from Flaxley Abbey – a stately home near Blaisden and the seat of the CrawleyBoevey family, was excellent. As the furniture had been passed down through to the current vendor she was able to provide a lovely black and white photograph of the original owner of the desk for whom it was bought as a gift. On auction day the desk was bought online by a local antiques dealer for £1,000 - still a very reasonable price for such an eye-catching item of fine quality. Smiths’ next sale is on the 30th of August. It is a particularly good sale to enter items into as prices are always high after the summer lull. The sale features a special section for Oriental items but also includes the usual spread of antiques including ceramics, silver, jewellery, furniture paintings and collectables. Entries are invited on the 1st, 6th, 8th & 13th August, 10am3pm. For further details please call 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Gardens that feed the soul, warm the heart and delight the eye Earlier on this year, Love Local Magazines had the pleasure to attend an invitationonly event at Highgrove Gardens, the private gardens surrounding the residency of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The event included a very informative and well-presented 90-minute tour of the gardens and a delicious afternoon tea in the beautiful Orchard Room. It is hard to believe that when The Prince of Wales first arrived at Highgrove in 1980, the garden consisted only of a brown path, a lawn, a few thorn bushes and an oak tree, which left the house very exposed to the countryside and little room for privacy.
Greeting visitors today, however, is a completely different scene. The Georgian building of neo-classical design (which dates back to 1825 and, following a fire, was rebuilt in 1894) is now surrounded by a series of 18
interlinked, highly individual organic gardens, boasting a rich variety of flora and fauna.
While the gardens have been created and developed with the help from some of Britain’s finest designers (Head Gardener, Debs Goodenough, among them), they very much reflect The Prince’s own designs and gardening ideals. All gardens are run in an environmentally sustainable way and revolve around the principles of organic gardening, composting and recycling. HRH The Prince of Wales likes to get actively involved in the gardening process and maintains a close relationship with his gardeners, many of whom have worked at the gardens for years.
'A garden is a reflection of a person's soul' HRH The Prince of Wales The Royal Gardens have a very private and intimate feel about them. They are truly unique and reflect a deep commitment to nature. Unlike many other gardens of this scale,
which are open to the public, the gardens at Highgrove are kept very natural and pure, nothing is overly manicured or pruned.
Each garden has a variety of imaginative and sometimes playful elements and personal touches to it. One horticultural practice The Prince of Wales is particular fond of is topiary - from eccentric geometric shapes, to crowns, elephants, and even snails - at Highgrove Royal Gardens you can find it all! There are also many cultural influences to be found. Plaques, busts, sculptures, pots, vases and other decorative items from around the world, usually gifted to The Prince of Wales on his travels, have found creative ways into the gardens. We thoroughly recommend a visit, even if you have been before as the gardens are constantly changing.
Tours take place from April to October each year and need to be pre-booked at www.highgrovegardens.com. This year, for the first time, visitors are allowed take photographs of specific parts of the gardens.
All proceeds from the sale of Highgrove products, garden tours and events are donated to The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation whose aim it is to transform lives and build sustainable communities.
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Add Some Vertical Interest Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide or has a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee that it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than by erecting an arch or arbour? The great thing is that, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too… So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can you make the very best of them in your garden? Position an arbour so that it overlooks a good view or particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden into one or more rooms. This age-old designer’s trick can make your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting. Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t 22
necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are adding to their appeal.
Some plants look great but others have another secret ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy.
If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly free-draining soil, why not plant an area around it with lavenders? Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day. In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic aroma will be released.
Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials, but by far the most popular are those made from wood or metal.
To a large extent, it is a case of shopping around to find something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have in mind for it and, of course, your budget. I am a great fan of wood or metal because I find that they both fit in well with the sort of gardening style I like and, of course, you can always use one of the numerous and readily available wood stains or paints to transform it from its natural subtly coloured state to a bright blue, rich red or pretty well any colour you fancy!
Although it is possible to construct an arch or an arbour from scratch yourself, you will be amazed at the range of readymade arbours and kits for both arches and arbours that are now available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – western red cedar or a hardwood
such as oak would be my first choice, with Douglas fir or larch a close second. Alternatively, you can choose a softwood which has been tanalised or pressuretreated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper.
By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space, and this somewhat more rustic look fits in well with a particularly informal garden. Many of these are also relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
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Winchcombe Country Show Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019 The Winchcombe Country Show, now in its 70th year, is back in town this Bank Holiday Monday from 12pm to 5.30pm. This year's show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing, and will have a space theme at its core.
The procession, led by the local fire and rescue engine, will feature spacethemed fancy dress and will be leaving the community centre in Back Lane at 11.30am before making its way to the Winchcombe School Playing Fields, where the show will be offically opened at 12pm. Come along and join in the fun of the procession!
The show makes for a fantastic day out
for all the family. There will be a BMX stunt team display, a dog show, craft stalls, live entertainment, a raffle and much more. The ever-popular flower show, which competitors will be able to enter free of charge this year, will also be back. There will be a licensed bar, tea and delicious homemade cakes available throughout the day. Entry will be £5 per adult, £2 per child or £12 for a family of 4.
Tickets can be purchased at local outlets. For more information, please visit www.winchcombeshow.org.uk.
Winchcombe Country Show supports the local community. Nearly £10,000 was donated to local charities and organisations from last year's profits alone. Page 25
Your local EVENTS GUIDE ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An ambitious exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices and delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk
KNIGHT SCHOOL Until Sept, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe. Knight-themed fun and activities for little ones. Storytelling sessions on Wednesdays. Incl. with general admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL 3 & 4 August, 10am - 5pm, Sandford Park, College Rd, Cheltenham. Chilli & Cheese Tastings, Chilli Eating Competition, Stalls, Live Music, Cooking Displays, Children's Rides & More. Adults: from £6, Conc. & Seniors from £4. www. cheeseandchillifestival.com CIRCUS SKILLS 4 - 8 August, 10.30am 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. Clown around, learn to stilt walk, juggle and more. Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available): Adult: £8.50, Children (3-15 yrs): £5.75, Family (2+3): £23. Discounted tickets available online: www.eastnorcastle.com HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDENS 4 Aug & 8 Sept, 11am 5pm, Highnam Court, GL2 8DP. 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding a magnificent 26
Grade 1 house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Refreshments available. Open for charity.
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITALS 1pm, Tewkesbury Abbey 6 Aug: Jonathan Hope, Gloucester Cathedral. 13 Aug: Christopher Boodle, Stroud Parish Church. 20 Aug: Laurence Caldecote, All Saints’ Northampton. 27 Aug: Paul Carr (Birmingham) T: 01684 850959 GUIDED HERITAGE & HISTORY WALK OF TEWKESBURY 6, 13, 20 & 27 Aug, 7pm meet, Abbey Gates (opp. Bell Hotel, Church Street) Adults: £5, children: £3. T: 01684 855040
LAKEFEST 8 - 12 Aug, Eastnor Deer Park The magical music festival returns for its eighth year, with four days of fun for the whole family. Camping and Glamping options available. For more info & tickets: www.lakefest.co.uk GUIDED BATTLEFIELD WALK 8 & 29 August, 7pm, Meet at Abbey Lawns car park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury. T: 01684 855040 COTSWOLD BRICKS & TRAINS WEEKEND 10 & 11 August, 10am 4.30pm, Toddington Station Exciting displays provided by the Southern Lego Train Club. Traders selling Lego
products. Why not travel from Cheltenham Racecourse by steam train and make a great day out of it? www.gwsr.com
THE CHELTENHAM FRYER FISH & CHIP SPECIAL 10, 17 & 31 August, Train departs at 7pm from Toddington Station. Steam train ride & large fish and chip meal. For tickets visit www.gwsr.com. OPEN GARDENS FOR NGS 11 August, 10am - 4pm, Woodlands Farm, Winchcombe (GL54 5JE) & Tree Hill, Cheltenham (GL54 5EL) Woodlands Farm: Beautiful 1½ acre garden with generous borders, colourful plants and contemporary pond. Tree Hill: Huge leaves; tall exotic plants mixed with small, delicate flowers. Combined adm for both gardens: £7, children free. T: 01242 604261. KNIGHTS & PRINCESS SCHOOL. 11 - 15 August, 10.30am - 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. Medieval mayhem for the children. Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available): Adult: £8.50, Children (3-15 yrs): £5.75, Family (2+3): £23. Discounted tickets available online: www.eastnorcastle.com
EVENING STROLL 14 & 28 Aug, 7pm, meet in Warder's Alley (beside M&Co High Street). Explore the lanes and alleys of Tewkesbury. £2.50 per person. T: 01684 855040 MIDNIGHT SWIM 16 Aug, 11pm - 1am,
Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU Open to anyone aged 16+. Adults £8, Concessions £6. Entry vis advanced ticket only (you cannot pay on the gate). www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk TEWKESBURY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL 18 Aug, from 11am, Tewkesbury School Playing Fields, Ashchurch Road 1000+ classic vehicles, 200+ classic motorcycles, live entertainment, 110+ trade stalls, refreshments & more. Adults £5; children under 12 free. T: 01684 855040 https://tewkesburycvf.org/
BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL 18 - 22 August, 10.30am – 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. Have you got what it takes to survive in the wild? Make a shelter, start a fire and camouflage yourself. Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available): Adult: £8.50, Children (3-15 yrs): £5.75, Family (2+3): £23. Discounted tickets available online: www.eastnorcastle.com
OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 18 August, 2 - 5pm, Stanway Fountain & Water Garden, Cheltenham, GL54 5PQ. 20 acres of planted landscape in an early formal 18th-century setting. Britain's highest fountain at 300ft runs at 2.45pm and 4pm for 30 mins each time. Admission: £6, Children £2. T: 01386 584528 BEE DAY 21 Aug, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe See bee displays and a real observation hive. Buy local honey and bee-related products. sudeleycastle.co.uk
OUTDOOR CINEMA 23 - 25 August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. Watch 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'A Star is Born' or 'Grease'. Tickets from from £12.50, available online: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
THE WOODVILLES MEDIEVAL LIVING HISTORY CAMP 25 - 26 Aug, 10.30am 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. Join ‘The Woodvilles’ for an interactive living history show and displays with cooking, crafts and combat. Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available): Adult: £8.50, Children (3-15 yrs): £5.75, Family (2+3): £23. Discounted tickets available online: www.eastnorcastle.com
RUN WINCHCOMBE 25 Aug, From Sudelely Castle 1K run for kids (aged 10 and under), starts 10am. Sudeley Fun Run (approx. 5k), starts 10.30am. Suitable for all abilities ages 11 and over. Winchcombe Hill Climb (10k), starts 10.30am. Multi-terrain route. For ages 15 and over. For more info: 01242 602259 or http://www.winchcombeshow. org.uk/Run.html 70TH WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW 26 August, 12 - 5.30pm Winchcombe School Playing Fields. Procession starts at 11.30am from Abbey Field Community Centre, Back Lane. Show opens at 12pm. Theme: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Flower Show, BMX Show, live entertainment, raffle, refreshments & more. Tickets: £5 per adult, £2 per child. Family tickets: £12. www.winchcombeshow.org.uk
MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY FAMILY FUN DAY 27 Aug, 10.30am - 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. www.eastnorcastle.com
CLIMBING WALL 28 & 29 August, 10.30am – 5.30pm, Eastnor Castle, nr Ledbury. 25ft-high climbing wall. Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available): Adult: £8.50, Children (3-15 yrs): £5.75, Family (2+3): £23. Discounted tickets available online: www.eastnorcastle.com FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS 31 August, Eastnor Deer Park, nr Ledbury. A family event – four of the UK’s top firework companies fire 10-minute displays to music. Bring a picnic or grab food on site. Camping available. Info & tickets from www. fireworkchampions.co.uk
EXHIBITION OF OVER 100 QUILTS & OTHER ITEMS 31 Aug, 10am - 5pm & 1 Sept, 11am - 4pm, Woodmancote Village Hall, Bushcombe Lane GL52 9HX. In aid of two local charities: “Maggie’s” and The Butterfly Garden. Entry fee: £3, accompanied children free. Refreshments & parking available. BREDON BOAT RACES 31 Aug, 12 - 4.30pm, The Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane, Bredon, Tewkesbury, GL20 7LG. Have you entered your team yet? Team entries - eight paddlers to a boat, helmsman and equipment provided. For entry forms: parishsecretarybbg@outlook. com. Live music, food & drink, stalls & games for children.
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Admission: Adults £2.50, U12's free. T: 01684 772237
September
CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS Tuesdays & Wednesday throughout Sept, 3pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe For group bookings only. Indulge in a rare opportunity to meet some of Sudeley's most fascinating female historical figures over a cream tea. £25pp (includes admission, cream tea & talk). Must be booked in advance.
OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 4 Sept, 2.30 - 5.30pm, Brockworth Court, GL3 4QU Informal tapestry style garden surrounding a period manor house. Natural fish pond (with Monet bridge), thatched Fiji house & historic tithe barn. Admission £5, Children free. Home-made teas. T: 01452 862938
Regular events
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.
CRICKET PRACTICE Sundays, 10am - 12pm, Bushley Cricket Club More players wanted, esp. for ladies team. Kit & coaching provided. Any experience catered for. 01684 292350 or 07812 179002. MEMORY CAFÉ 4th Wed/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, 28
Station Road. For those with memory problems and their carers/companions. Tea and cakes. Free entry. Tel. 01684 296238
TEWKESBURY CARE TO SING 2nd Weds/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, GL20 5DR. For those with memory problems and their carers/companions. Sing your favourite songs together. Tea & cakes. £2.50/ person. 01684 772559
WINCHCOMBE GUIDED WALKS. Every Sunday until end of Oct, 11am & 2.30pm, Starting at the Winchcombe TIC, open to visitors or residents. Covering history of the area, 1–1¼ hours, under 1mile. New volunteer guides welcome. 01242 602925, winchcombetic@ tewkesbury.gov.uk.
Shopping
COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11.30am. Tewkesbury Town Hall Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, seasonal vegetables/fruits, plants & shrubs. Refreshments.
FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET. 2nd Sat/month, 9am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG. Local produce and local arts and crafts. Dave Joynes: 01386 840138 or Trade. CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com
GENERAL RETAIL MARKET Weds & Saturdays, 9am 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN. More info Dave Joynes, 01386 840138.
Local Event
Bredon Boat Races - 31st August, 12 - 4.30pm
Have you entered your team yet? Don’t miss out! The races, as usual, take place on the last Saturday of the school holidays in the Old Rectory Meadow, off Dock Lane in Bredon, GL20 7LF. Enter your team now - eight paddlers to a boat. The helmsman and all equipment are provided. If you would like an entry form, please visit www.bredonparish. com, the Bredon Boat Races Facebook page or email Lynne and Amanda at parishsecretarybbg@outlook.com.
down so well last year.
This event becomes more popular every year as it’s a great opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy the atmosphere in such a beautiful location. If you have not been before, do come along! If you have been before, we shall look forward to seeing you again. Admission remains at £2.50 for adults; under 16’s are free. This year’s lead sponsors are MT Training, Croft Farm Water Park & Meadow Fabrication.
The racing takes centre stage, of course, but there will also be live music provided by The ReVivals, a bottle tombola, a bookstall, a gift tombola and plenty of food, including a barbeque, a pig roast and a tea tent. The ever-popular cider tent will also return along with Pimms and G & T which went
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Just a few cheap ingredients are needed to make this classic French dessert. Served with fresh fruit it’s an impressive finale to a special meal.
Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling | Makes 6
Ingredients
150g granulated sugar 4 medium eggs, plus 2 medium egg yolks 100g caster sugar
To make the caramel, place the granulated sugar in a medium heavy-based pan with 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved in the water to form a clear syrup. Increase the heat and bring the syrup to the boil, without stirring, until it turns a deep golden caramel colour. Swirl the pan occasionally to prevent hotspots forming and the caramel burning. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour the hot caramel into six individual ovenproof dishes (see TIP). Place the dishes in a roasting tin. Preheat the oven to 140C/fan 170C/gas mark 3.
600ml whole milk
Whisk the eggs, yolks and caster sugar together in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the milk into a clean pan and bring to simmering point, then whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract then strain the mixture into a large jug and divide between the dishes.
Orange slices, grapes and raspberries, to serve
To serve, run the tip of a knife round the edge of the set custard. Invert each one on to a small plate. Serve decorated with orange slices, grapes and raspberries.
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Pour enough boiling water into the roasting tin to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 18-22 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and leave to cool, then remove from the tin, cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
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