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CONTACT US If you are a resident, a distributor or want to contact us about what's included in the magazine call Anne on 01242 388 366 or email office@glosdirectories.co.uk If you are an advertiser with us now, or would like details about advertising, call Sarah on 01242 388 367 or email sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you. www.tewkesburymagazine.co.uk

A SUMMER OF MEMORIES This month’s editor’s note comes from me, Sarah. I work with Anne at Glos Directories and have done so for several years, so I thought it’s time for me to introduce myself to you, our lovely readers.

My goodness, it’s August already! As the schools have broken up for their long summer break, I’m hoping we keep this lovely weather so us parents and kids can make the most of it.

It can be hard to find things to do to keep children entertained, particularly if you work, but a planned day out is always great to have in the diary. How about the Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival, for example? It takes place on 19th August, raises vital funds for charity and makes for a great family day out. Enter our competition on page 9 for a chance to win some free tickets.

When I was a child (a long time ago now!), I used to be sent out in the morning after

a hearty breakfast and was told not to come back until tea time. Oh, the things we got up to!

Building dens, climbing trees and swimming in the river to name but a few. Many a time I would come home to my mum looking bedraggled with scratches on my elbows and knees.

Those memories will stay with me forever.

Whilst children today are often drawn to their Xbox or PS4, it really doesn’t take that much to distract them if there’s something better to do. Take a look at the What’s On section in the back of this magazine for some ideas on what you could do with your family this summer. We’ll see you in September when it’ll be nearly Chri… (no, I’m not going to say it!).

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Short Story

Stanley’s Toenails

By Jackie Brewster “Did you bring the sausages?” Peggy whispered, opening the caravan door.

“Course,” Susan said, “are you going to let me in?”

Susan was not in the best of moods.

Her mum and Stanley were at the seaside for their honeymoon, and this was the third time she’d had to drive over to see them.

“What’s up this time?” she sighed.

“It sounded pretty urgent.”

“It’s him.” Peggy nodded towards Stanley who was hunched over a jigsaw.

“He’s got something wrong with his toenails.”

“What sort of something?” Susan said.

“They’re a funny colour.” Peggy lit the grill. “Are you ready for a sausage cob, Stanley?”

“I was born ready,” Stanley said, rubbing his belly.

“Let’s have a look at these toenails first, shall we?” Susan said, “Pop your feet up on the couch Stanley.”

With much grunting Stanley obliged.

At the sight of his toenails, Susan grimaced.

Every nail was the colour of creosote.

“That is odd,” she agreed. “Have you dropped something on them?”

“I don’t recall. I woke up like this.”

He wiggled his toes. “They don’t hurt or nothing.”

Susan studied the toenails and frowned.

She reluctantly gave them a sniff. She 6

touched one with her fingertip. It was sticky.

“Thank you, Stanley,” she said firmly. ”Mother, I’d like a word in private.”

“There isn’t anywhere private,” Peggy said. “It’s a static.”

“Let’s step outside,” Susan insisted.

Peggy tutted and removed her apron.

“Are they going to drop off?”

Stanley called as Susan shut the door behind them.

Once out of earshot, Susan turned to Peggy.

“Three times you’ve dragged me out here,” she said. “What’s all this about?”

“That first time I’d forgotten my readers,” Peggy said.

“And the second time?” Susan said.

“When you thought there was a mouse?”

“Just because you couldn’t find it didn’t mean there wasn’t one,” Peggy said.

“Maybe,” Susan nodded, “but can you tell me why Stanley has got brown sauce on his toenails?”

“Sauce?” Peggy feigned surprise.

“I’m guessing you put it there,” Susan said.

“Why would I do a thing like that?”

“Is someone keeping an eye on the sausages?”

Stanley popped his head out the window.

“They’re lovely Susan, from the butcher’s on the parade.”

“So?” Susan said.

“He liked them so much he keeps asking for more,” Peggy moaned, “and there isn’t even a butcher’s on the parade.”

“Just give them a turn, Stan,” Peggy called irritably.

“What does he mean – the butcher’s on the parade?” Susan said. “I brought those sausages just like you asked me to, like I’ve done every time.”

“Hush,” Peggy whispered, “Stanley doesn’t know.”

“Don’t tell me you’ve dragged me all the way out here just to bring sausages?”

Susan folded her arms.

“Don’t be cross, Susie.” Peggy patted her daughter’s hand. “When we got here I needed a bit of time to myself, so I went for a walk.

And when I got back I said I’d been to fetch sausages. I didn’t want to offend him, you see. I just cooked up the sausages I’d brought from home.”

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“Mum, you’ve got to own up,” Susan sighed.

“He’ll think he’s married a compulsive liar,” Peggy said.

Susan laughed. “He’d be right, wouldn’t he?”

“I’ll tell him the butcher has sold out,” Peggy offered, “but what about his toenails?”

“Have him paddle in the sea,” Susan suggested. “It’ll wash off and he’ll think he’s cured.”

“You’re a lifesaver.” Peggy gave her daughter a squeeze. “I’d better get back to Stanley’s sausages.”

“You’re welcome Mum,” Susan smiled. “Don’t forget to ask him if he wants brown sauce.”

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Local Event

Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival – Sun 19 Aug Sunday 19th August will see The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stage their annual Classic Vehicle Festival on the 54-acre site at Tewkesbury School Playing Fields (Ashchurch Road, GL20 8DF).

Over 1000 classic vehicles will be on display, from the dawn of the motoring era to pre-war, post-war, American and sports cars to custom cars and hot rods. There will also be over 200 classic motorcycles.

The event, now in its 8th year, is the Rotary Clubs’ biggest annual charity fundraiser which raises thousands of pounds for both

«WIN 2 FREE TICKETS« TO THE CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL Send us your name, your email address, your phone number 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.

national and regional charities. Over £100,000 has been donated since its inception.

The Festival features live vintage entertainment, courtesy of the Haywood Sisters, (new for 2018) Lindy Hop dance demonstrations, 110 quality trade stands, autojumble and a wide selection of onsite catering. It's a great value family day out and helps raise vital funds for great causes!

Due to the popularity of the event, pre-booking is advisable to guarantee a space for display vehicles. Please visit www.tewkesburycvf.org.

Gates open at 9.30am for display vehicles and at 11am for general admission. Tickets for the general public are £5 in advance (or £7.50 on the gate). Children under 12 go free. Please note: No dogs permitted on site.

The deadline for entry is the 14th August 2018. The winner will be notified by the 16th.

Glos Directories is 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 winners' names with the organisers of Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival (to add you to the guest list) and will not pass on any other details to any other party.

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2. What number goes after “Apollo” to give the name of the mission that saw Neil Armstrong become the first man to walk on the moon?

3. The name of which beer is also the name given to an aura of plasma that surrounds the sun and can especially be seen during an eclipse?

4. “Moon starers” is an appropriate anagram for what eleven letter word?

5. Approximately 99% of the entire mass of the sun is composed from which two chemical elements?

6. “They danced by the light of the moon” is the last line in which famous poem?

7. Occurring twice a year, what name is given to a time when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are approximately equal?

8. Which film studio’s logo depicts a young boy fishing while sitting on a crescent moon?

9. Approximately how long does it take light from the sun to reach the earth after it has been emitted from the sun’s surface?... 8 seconds, 8 minutes or 8 hours?

10. Written and directed by Fritz Lang, the 1929 film Frau Im Mond, meaning Woman In The Moon, is generally credited with introducing which technique, which is now commonly used immediately before important events?

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80’s MANIA FRIDAY 31ST AUG, 7.30PM AT THE ROSES THEATRE

Endorsed by Radio 1 breakfast DJ during the Eighties, Mike Read, as being “like Live Aid meets Top of the Pops” – 80’s Mania is sweeping into town.

Bananarama, Erasure, Nena, and more.

From West End producer, director, performer and choreographer Vikki Holland-Bowyer, the hit-packed production features back-combed hair, shimmying shoulder pads, wet-look neon leggings, the lairiest of leotards, indiscriminate double denim and 24-7 sunglasses – and that’s just a description of the audience of Europe’s official Eighties Reunion concert show...

Live on stage, 80’s Mania authentically revives the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars including: Duran Duran, Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Ant,

The fast-moving production features 150 costume changes, custom-produced dual-screen video projection, more than 35 smash hits, the celebrated New Romantic Band and the energetic 80’s Mania Dancers.

“It’s totally unique,” says Producer Vikki.

“Audiences take the time to prepare and dress as their favourite pop stars, re-living the childhood memories that the 80's helped make so unforgettable."

Join in the fun! Tickets: £18-£25, concessions available. Call 01684 295074 or visit www.rosestheatre.org.

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Gardening

LETHAL LEATHERJACKETS

By Pippa Greenwood

Daddy-longlegs or crane-flies are starting to hatch out now – you may have seen their dangly-legged dancing as they get into your house, clattering against the windows and the lights? Maybe they are not your favourite creatures – indeed, many shy away from them! But these are the adults and it is their young – known as leatherjackets – that really cause grief in gardens. If your lawn has yellowing patches on it or you’ve noticed it being ripped up in th e last few weeks, chances are leatherjackets are to blame, and it is likely that the problem will get a lot worse.

So what happens? Well, leatherjackets feed on the roots of grass (and can also cause problems in flowerbeds and vegetable plots) and this may cause the plants they attack to be weakened and even die back; worst of all, these juicy larvae are an extremely tasty snack if you happen to be an animal such as a crow, rook, magpie, badger or a fox. So as soon as there are leatherjackets in your garden, these animals come along in search of 14

them, ripping up your lawn or excavating beds and borders in the process. Lawns are usually worst affected and can be devastated in a matter of days.

What is the best way to check if you have them? Early in the evening, water a couple of the yellowed patches really thoroughly and do the same with a patch that has been ripped up. Next, cover these areas in black polythene weighed down with a couple of bricks or similar. A double layer of black bin liners will do fine or, better still, use an opened-out plastic compost bag as this is particularly thick plastic.

Next morning, lift the polythene and you’ll see the pests on the soil or lawn surface.

So how do you know leatherjackets are to blame? Leatherjackets are even less goodlooking than their parents: greyish-brown, tubular, legless, up to about 4.5cm long and so nearly transparent that you can often see inside them, lunch and all.

You can remove a good number by repeating this black polythene trick –

then, collect up the pests and put them on the bird table where they’ll be a useful source of free and nutritious bird food.

If you want a much quicker, easier and more thorough solution then I suggest you use the biological control nematode ‘Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer’. It is quick and easy to apply – I just use a watering can and water it onto the affected area shortly after I’ve seen the first daddylonglegs and when soil conditions are right, so usually late August to late October. As long as you keep the area moist for about three or four weeks, it works a treat – and is even safe if you have a dog, pet rabbit or other pets (or kids!) who use the lawn.

So how can you get hold of this?

There are two pack sizes available,

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Local Event

Bredon Boat Races - 1st Sept, 12 - 4.30pm Have you entered your team yet? Don’t miss out! The races, as usual, take place on the first Saturday in September 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.bredonvillage.com, the Bredon Facebook page or email amanda.parishoffice@talktalk.net.

More people than ever attended this popular event last year, it’s a great opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy the atmosphere in such a beautiful location. If you’ve 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.

The racing obviously takes centre stage but there will also be live music provided by The ReVivals, a bottle stall, a book stall, a top Tombola, games for children and plenty of food, including a barbeque, a pig roast and a tea tent. The ever-popular cider tent will also return and if the weather is fine, Pimms and G & T will be available too.

PUZZLE ANSWERS SUDOKU (p. 12)

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (p. 23) 1. Bow missing 2. Dummy 3. Toe missing 4. Patch colour changed 5. Hair gone 6. Rattle 7. Pattern on vest 8. Eyebrow missing 9. Block disappeared 10. Smile

QUIZ (p. 12) (1) Icarus (2) 11 (3) Corona (4) Astronomers (5) Hydrogen and Helium (6) The Owl And The Pussycat (7) Equinox (8) Dreamworks (9) 8 minutes (10) The backwards countdown (e.g. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, …)

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AUGUST EVENTS SUMMER CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY Every Wed in Aug, 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Summer holiday fun: Bouncy castle, inflatable activity centre, storytelling, history shows and more. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS: AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP Monday 6 August & 3 September, Cheltenham Join me for this interactive 2.5-hour workshop as we take a journey through the 7 main chakras of the human body. You will observe a Chakra Balance and get the opportunity to get your own chakras tested. No prior knowledge or experience necessary.

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THE VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB 4 & 5 August, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Watch over 250 of the finest pre-war racing and sports cars compete with each other. www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

Fields, Ashchurch Road, GL20 8DF Over 1000 classic vehicles and 200 classic motorcycles on display, live entertainment, trade stands and more.

Admission: £5. Organised by The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury.

GWSR AUGUST EVENTS The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 10 - 12 Aug: Summer Steam & Real Ale Weekend. 17 Aug & 1 Sept: Fish & Chips Special.

Every Tuesday in Aug: Teddy Bear Tuesdays. www.gwsr.com

GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO 25 Aug, 10am - 5pm, Across Gloucester city centre Award-winning nostalgia event.

Dress up and bring family and friends. Classic and historic vehicles, live music and dancing.

Lots of themes (Star Wars, WW re-enactors, Retro police, etc.).

Special guests: Original cast members of "Allo Allo".

CHORAL CONCERT IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH 18 August, 7pm, Tewkesbury Abbey The Gaudeamus Chorale will be performing Haydn’s the Creation. All funds raised will support Cancer Research UK. Tickets £15 available from the Abbey Gift Shop.

SUPERHERO FUN RUN 19 Aug, 10am, By Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham With fun obstacles en route; best-dressed awards for best superhero, mini hero and superpooch. Adults £7.50, Child £2.50, Dog £1. In aid of Linc.

TEWKESBURY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL 19 Aug, 11am - 4pm, Tewkesbury School Playing

WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW 27 Aug, 12 - 5.30pm, Winchcombe Senior School Playing Fields, Greet Road Incredible athletics show, traditional Flower Show, live entertainment for all the family, dog show & more.

Tickets £5 adults; £2 children.

01242 300347 80'S MANIA 31 August, 7.30pm, The Roses Theatre Europe’s official Eighties Reunion concert show featuring the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars from the 80's. “It’s like Live Aid meets Top of the Pops.” Tickets: £18 £25, concs. avail. 01684 295074

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SEPTEMBER BRITISH AND MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1 & 2 Sept, from 8.30am 5.30pm, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Watch the fastest hillclimb cars in the country competing in the UK's premier championships at one of the most historic and beautiful venues visited. www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk BREDON BOAT RACES 1 Sept, 12 - 4.30pm, The Old Rectory Meadow, off Dock Lane, Bredon, GL20 7LF Boat races, live music, stalls, games, food & drink. £2.50 per adult, U16's free. For entry forms: Bredon Facebook page or amanda.parishoffice@ talktalk.net KATHERINE PARR DAY 2 Sept, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Learn all about Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife, famously buried in the church in the grounds of the Castle and watch historical re-enactors bring the past to life. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES BOOK FAIR 1st Sun/month, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Quality second hand books, postcards & ephemera. 50p, U16s free. 01452 546879, terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk.

BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY 2nd Tues/month, 2 - 4pm, Boys Brigade Community Centre This British Lung Foundation Support Group is open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers.

BREDON CRAFTERS Held on the 3rd Wed/month, 1pm - 5pm, Bredon Village Hall 1ST BREDON SCOUT GROUP Beavers: 5.30 - 6.30pm, Cubs: 6.45 - 8.15pm. Leaders needed for Beavers & Cubs on Wednesday eves during term time. Contact Fiona McKeand: 01386 751493, fionamckeand@btinternet.com.

CARERS’ COFFEE MORNING 1st Thurs/month, 10 11.30am, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road Share experiences & concerns in a friendly, supportive environment. Tea and cakes.

Free entry. 01684 296238 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.

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FORTHHAMPTON WI Forthhampton (4 miles from Tewkesbury) Home-cooked lunches, coffees & teas in the Village Hall. Contact: Diana Carter 01452 780 571/ Pauline Coleman 01684 297 276.

MEMORY CAFÉ Last Wed/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road For those with memory problems and their carers/ companions. Tea and cakes.

Free entry. 01684 296238 MINT & CORIANDER COOKING COURSES Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes and cooking tips with you.

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TEWKESBURY CARE TO SING 2nd Weds/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, GL20 5DR For those with memory

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TEWK. PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Weds/month, 10.45am 12.15pm, The Boys' Brigade Community Centre Canterbury Leys, Newtown, GL20 8BP Information, friendship and support for people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Regular events and social activities. Jane Henderson: 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk.

TEWKESBURY VIPS 1st Thurs/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Baptist Church Social club for visually impaired people. Light musical entertainment, some outings.

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Tewkesbury School students help at meetings. Christopher Chapman 01684 293527, mail@cchapman.co.uk.

FITNESS 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.

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MUSIC CLEEVE CHORALE Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Rd No previous experience required. 01242 674114.

WINCHCOMBE FOLK NIGHT 1st Tue/month, 8 - 11pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Singers, musicians and audiences welcome to join our regular performers.

01242 602236.

SHOPPING CHELTENH. FARMERS’ MARKET 2nd & last Fri/month, 9am 2pm, Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11.30am Tewkesbury Town Hall Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, seasonal vegetables/fruits, plants & shrubs. Refreshments.

EMPORIUM ENTERPRISES GIFT, CRAFT & FOOD FAYRE Weds & Saturdays (until Dec), 10am - 4pm, Tewkesbury Town

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Refreshments, homemade cakes & bacon rolls. Free entry. www.emporium-events.co.uk FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sat/month, 9am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG Local produce and a collection of local arts and crafts. Dave Joynes 01386 840138 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.

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