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Dear Reader, How wonderful was it to see so many happy smiling faces at last weekends Christmas lights and Market. It’s an amazing sight to witness our streets throbbing with the hustle and bustle of families and Christmas shoppers all squeezing together to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas as he flicks the switch signalling that Christmas has finally arrived in Tewkesbury.

The street dancers were amazing and the Christmas carols filled us with that warm glowing festive feeling.The farmers market never lets us down and had an amazing selection of locally sourced produce alongside hand made crafts and Christmas gifts, many unique to our town and surrounding villages.

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Panto and this year’s production is Beauty and the Beast which runs until January 3rd at The Roses Theatre. The show is written and directed by Ben Crocker who directed Jack and The Beanstalk in 2013 and it is unmissable.

This year we have seen so many unsung heroes in our town and villages who have given up so much time to help bring a number of fabulous events to the area. The painstaking work of the people who helped paint the Medieval flags,The organisers of The Mop Fair,The Summer Fetes, Flower- and Food festivals.The list is endless but without you these events wouldn’t happen.

More recently we bumped into Tewkesbury’s Percy Wiggins (see picture opposite), who gave up a week of his time to sell Poppies at Morrisons.

If you are taking part in any event let us know and we can help with publicity, and if you have pictures of the event please send them to us for future publications. Community and non-profit events are published for free in Tewkesbury Magazine.

Finally, I'd like to wish all of our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in the New Year!

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Tewkesbury Talk Well, I’m back for another issue, and I don’t know about you, but for me it’s definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The days are decidedly shorter, and there is a chill in the air. The award winning floral displays have gone, and the battle banners of the summer have been replaced firstly with Union Flags, and now with Christmas Trees. I do love it when the Christmas lights are switched on, and I think Tewkesbury’s are really pretty. The Lights’ Committee do a marvellous job organising the switch on and market, and arranging the entertainment on the day which this year was sponsored by Screwfix who have just moved into Tewkesbury.

In November the town stood in silence, along with the rest of the country to honour the dead of the two World Wars, and many conflicts since. On Remembrance Sunday there was an overwhelming turnout of people at the Abbey and then at the Memorial Cross to take part in the services and view the parades. The silence that fell over everyone at 11 am was truly amazing, as was that on the 11th when the whole town seemed to stop – Lest we Forget.

Remembrance Day Parade Poppies were also carved on the legs ofVanquished the riderless wooden horse sculpture at Stonehills next to Stonehills Roundabout, by 1stTewkesbury Boys Brigade at the invitation of the Battlefield Society. Something they will be able to tell their grandchildren about in years to come. The Roundabout

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and sculptures were also in the spotlight when Kevin Beresford of the UK Roundabout Appreciation Society presented the Battlefield Society with the calendar on which Arrivall appears as Roundabout of theYear.Accepting the calendars on their behalf were the Mayors of TewkesburyTown, whose council funded the original competition, andTewkesbury Borough, who are now the custodians of the sculpture.

Earlier in November we walked down to the magnificent firework display put on by the Tewkesbury Rotary Club at the Vineyards, I did try to take some pictures but professional ones are best like this one by local photographer Jack Boskett which captures the fireworks, the Abbey and the River beautifully. The river was looking particularly smart as The Avon Navigational Trust, working closely with Tewkesbury Town Councillor Karen Brennan, has recently undertaken a big clear up of the Avon and moorings damaged by the 2007 floods using £800 of the money raised by Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend which was match funded by TTC.The result is walking beside as well as cruising on the river is a much more pleasant experience.

It is nice to know also that funds raised through the Big Weekend have been spent within the town.

There are lots of events happening in town in the run up to Christmas – ‘Oh no there aren’t’ I hear you shout – Oh yes there are – go along to The Roses Theatre for their Pantomime Beauty and the Beast, and see the fabulous chandeliers knitted by K2Togs, or visit one of the fairs

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and markets like the Charity Christmas Fayre organised

by Nessie’s Nippers held at the Watson Hall on Sunday 14 December 11 am – 3 pm with funds going to the NSPCC and the Pied Piper Appeal and, of course,Tewkesbury Abbey has a full programme of events leading up to Midnight Mass at 11.30 on 24 December – always a magical experience.

Lots more can be found on the Visit Tewkesbury Website www.visittewkesbury.info And finally, a couple of local stories which I picked up from the internet but which made me smile – when is a parking space not a parking space? When it also has double yellow lines and is a bus stop!

This crazy situation has occurred with a parking space in Sun Street and left a drivers scratching their heads.

You may have heard the Knitted chandeliers by K2Tog story nationally of a lost dog who was reunited with his owner through the power of social media, wellTewkesbury has a similar tale to wag – Eddie the Beagle was scared by fireworks whilst out on his daily walk

and slipped his lead. His distraught owners turned to Facebook after having no luck finding him. Lots of people kept a look out, and some helped in the search, it was reported he had been hit by a lorry and signs looked bad. The owners didn’t give up and found Eddie, he had been hit, and needed veterinary treatment but he is now home and on the mend. Tewkesbury community spirit was fantastic and Eddie has become a bit of a local star too. I wish Eddie all the best in his recovery.

Well I’m off to wrap some presents and write some cards. Remember if there is anything you think I should include on the page do let me know, I can be found daily at Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts. Have a happy and healthy Christmas everyone.

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Gloucestershire gets set to take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence People from across the county will be joining forces for 16 days of action against domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Everyone has a part to play in protecting people against the effects of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The county-wide campaign, from 25 November to10 December, will encourage people to spot signs of abuse and help everybody to understand what action they can take, as well as the services that are available to support people.

A number of events for public and professionals will be held throughout the county, backed up by a marketing campaign encouraging people to seek help if they have any doubts that they are in an healthy relationship.

Those supporting the campaign will be asked to display a poster or wear a purple ribbon.

People will also be able to show their support and follow the campaign’s activity on Twitter using #glostakesastand A new website www.glostakeastand.com includes information on all aspects of domestic abuse and sexual violence, including child sexual exploitation, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and honour based violence. It also provides links to all the specialist support agencies locally and nationally.

Richard Berry, Assistant Chief Constable for Gloucestershire Constabulary, said: “We’ve all seen in the last year the devastating affects domestic abuse can have so it’s really important we all come together as agencies and as a society and say there is no place for it in our communities.

“Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, psychological or financial and take place between adults, teenagers, children or family members.

“Even if you think you know all there is to know you probably don’t so I would urge everyone to support this campaign.

“Tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence are safeguarding issues and safeguarding is a strategic objective for us and we’ll be at a range of events to explain all the work we are doing with partners to tackle this issue.”

Cllr Paul McLain, cabinet member responsible for safeguarding, said: “Protecting and supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence is an absolute priority for us. It’s critical that

victims know that there is support and advice out there.

“We would encourage everyone to get on board with this campaign.

Please help us to take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence and help protect people who are affected.”

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Communities Cllr Sue Hillier Richardson said: “We want it to be clear that in Gloucestershire we are taking a stand to promote healthy relationships and raise awareness of domestic abuse, sexual violence and other related issues. Our 16 days of action campaign gives us a platform to do this and, in Tewkesbury Borough, we are proud to be working together with the Hollie Gazzard Trust.”

The Hollie Gazzard Trust is committed to helping reduce the amount of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence across the County and takes a zero tolerance approach to this.

“We believe a strategy of prevention and providing education on healthy relationships is crucial to the success of this initiative.We would urge everybody to support the various activities and events that have been arranged and show your support by wearing a purple ribbon.”

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LEWIS Winter money saving Brrrr... The mercury has started to tumble, summer’s warmth seems a distant memory and the central heating is starting to kick into gear. As it'll only get colder, now's the time to ensure you're set up for winter to keep the cost down and the heat up. Here’s my checklist…

Find out where your stopcock is. Everyone should know where their mains water off switch is. Frozen pipe bursts create an average £7,000 of damage, made worse if you can't find the off switch as your home floods.

As Angie wrote on my Facebook page: "I know where mine is but only due to a burst pipe and collapsed floor a few years ago. Took us & the council 2hrs to find."

So find it now before you’ve problems. Mine is behind a kitchen cupboard, but you’ll also typically find yours in bathrooms, shared corridors in flats, boiler cupboards and more. To help locate yours there’s a nice Thames Water video at www.mse.me/stopcock.

Switch energy now and you could get £100s back. This is a great time to switch energy supplier if you pay by direct debit, as it's likely you're in credit after the low use summer months. Therefore switch now, and provided you ask for it – so ask - you'll likely be given cash too (switch after winter and you may be in debt).

Yet while the switch-over takes time, the work to compare and activate a switch doesn't. For fun, I put a stopwatch on four new members of my team trying to compare and switch - the quickest took 202 seconds, the longest 376 seconds. The average was 310 seconds with a £226 saving.

When comparing you may’ve heard of the recent scandal about ‘hiding top deals’ on some comparison sites. This is true – though my own www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk always shows all tariffs. Yet it means if you are using a different www.ofgem.gov.uk approved comparison site, when you get to the “Do you only want to see tariffs you can switch to today” question – say ‘no’ – that way all will display.

Switching isn't a big deal, it's the same pipes, gas, meter and safety scheme - the only difference is price and customer service. You can do it even if you're on a prepayment meter/ electricity only/ Eco 7.

Paying energy by monthly direct debit is cheaper. It discounts your bill by up to 6%. Firms then estimate your annual usage and divide it by 12 so you're likely to build up credit after summer and be a little in debt after winter. Always do regular meter readings for accuracy, as your bill is estimated. And if they try to push your direct debit up unfairly (eg, you're heavily in credit) you've a right for it to

be fair, just call and ask for it to be lowered.

Full service car breakdown cover £40. Breakdown is more likely at winter, and the consequences more severe. Yet policies can be very cheap.

For breakdown, home start and onward travel www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk is £40 a year, though it’s a ‘pay and claim’ policy so here it sends a local pick-up truck that you have to pay, then you can reclaim the cash later. Feedback and call out times are good, though you need to remember to claim.

If you’ve got cover and are at renewal, then HAGGLE - 90% of AA customers and 78% with the RAC lowered their rates by bartering. For more deals see www.mse.me/breakdown.

Cut boiler costs by £100s - you don't need your energy firm's cover. Many energy firms use our fear of losing heating to charge hefty insurance costs. They also want us to think there's some link between our energy provider and our boiler cover. There isn't - you're not locked in. In short… a) Renters usually don't need it, as their landlord's likely responsible. Check. b) Ensure you know what cover you need, choose between boiler-only, or central heating cover. c) To find the cheapest compare via www.uswitch.com and if you have more time add www.energyhelpline.com and www.moneysupermarket.com for a wider comparison.

More help in www.mse.me/boilercover.

Are you entitled to any extra winter help. Winter is a tough time for many as the cold sets in. Therefore there are some funds which may help... a) Winter fuel payments. If anyone in your house was born on or before 6 Jul 1952 and gets a state pension, pension credit or jobseekers allowance you automatically get the up to £300 winter fuel payment (providing you met this qualifying criteria by 21 Sept 2014). Some on other benefits may be eligible too, but will need to claim if new to it. b) Cold weather payments. Anyone on specific income support/jobseeker's allowance/pension credit gets £25 for every 7 days it's sub-zero. It's paid automatically from 1 Nov 2014. c) Choosing between heating and eating? If you're seriously behind, or in general financial hardship, you may be eligible for special tariffs/help. Try the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99.

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Waste collectors face daily risks from road users Road users in Gloucestershire are being asked to think twice about their conduct on the county’s roads following a rise in incidents involving waste collection crews across the region, which are potentially putting lives at risk.

The most recent accident ended in a refuse operative requiring hospital treatment having been struck by a passing car. The case has since been referred to the local Police as the car failed to stop.

The number of ‘near-misses’ from poor driving in close proximity to collections crews in Gloucestershire has increased.

Vehicles mounting pavements, cars driving too close to collection vehicles and crews, drivers revving engines, honking horns and verbal abuse are just some of the issues faced daily by those tasked with collecting waste and recycling from households.

More worryingly incidents of waste operatives being struck by passing cars have become more common according to the GloucestershireWaste Safety and Health (GWASH) partnership.

Tammy Beach, Chair of GWASH said: ‘We take these cases extremely seriously and every effort is made to ensure the safety of our staff, those of our waste contractors and the public. All recycling and refuse collection vehicles are fitted with warning beacons and operatives are required to wear

high visibility clothing so they are easily seen by other road users. Yet even with these measures in place, instances of crews being hit are being reported with increased frequency.’

‘The majority of road users are patient and respectful of the valuable job our waste collectors have to do, however, there is a small minority who think that it’s acceptable to intimidate the crews, whether verbally or physically, to complete their tasks as quickly as possible. We would ask anyone coming across a vehicle which is undertaking collections in the road to be more tolerant, slow Tel:down, 01684 217 think twice and pass only when it is safe to do manager@bram so.’

Overall last year, there were over 50 reportsenquiries@bram of bad driving incidents and ‘near-misses’ reported www.brambleh across the county, with a total of 7 employees being hit by High Street, Tew vehicles. All incidents of aggression are now152 logged, along with the vehicle registration plate, andGloucester, passed on GL20 5 to Gloucestershire Police who actively follow-up the case with the member of the public involved.

The waste and recycling sector remains one of the most dangerous in which to work with a combined fatal and major injury rate of four times the average for industry according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and a third of all waste sector fatalities in the past 5 years being due to employees being struck by vehicles.

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Final version of major development plan submitted to Government The final version of a development plan which will guide Gloucester City, Cheltenham Borough and Tewkesbury Borough’s economic and housing growth – has been submitted to the Government on 20 November.

The plan is called the Joint Core Strategy (JCS) and it sets out the large sites identified for future housing and economic growth - as well as the need for associated infrastructure, such as roads, schools and transport.

It has been put together by Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury Borough and Gloucester City councils and, once adopted, it will form the basis for planning decisions across the area until 2031.

Currently, an independent inspector is being appointed to oversee an examination into the plan and to consider issues raised. It is anticipated that the examination will be held in spring 2015 - with an inspector’s report published in autumn 2015.

The submission of the JCS included not only the plan itself but also the supporting evidence base and all representations made to the formal stage of publication. Anyone who indicated that they wished to appear at the examination will be contacted in the new year.

Once the councils receive the inspector’s report any recommendations will be debated by councils, considering any major changes needed to the plan before it is adopted.

If any major changes are needed following the report, this will go out to public consultation.

Since the process of developing the Joint Core Strategy started in 2008, members of the public have been invited to get involved and have their say through four periods of major public consultation, which were held in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013/2014.

Public responses from the latest stage - where members of the public were invited to comment on whether they

considered the final version of the plan to be ‘sound’ have been reviewed - and any outstanding objections were submitted with the plan so the inspector can examine them. Outstanding challenges include objections to the overall level of development proposed, changes to the green belt, and objections on specific sites.

Within the plan, provision has been made for approximately 30,500 new homes and land to support about 28,000 jobs.

The breakdown of the need for each area is: Cheltenham: 9100 new homes Gloucester: 11.300 new homes Tewkesbury: 10,100 new homes.

The development is planned to be delivered within existing urban areas, existing planning permissions, urban extensions to Cheltenham and Gloucester, and the provision of strategic allocations at Ashchurch.

In addition a lower level of development is planned for the rural areas of Tewkesbury Borough.

As well as putting forward sites that are able to meet the area’s identified future housing and employment need, the JCS sets out a long-term vision for the area together with policies relating to important issues such as flooding, green belt and affordable housing.

All councils are legally required to have a development plan and by working together the three councils recognise that planning issues go beyond administrative boundaries, which is in line with the ‘duty to co-operate’ placed on councils by the government.

Chair of the JCS Programme Board Andrew North said: “Putting this plan together has been a huge responsibility for the three councils, and it’s one that we have taken seriously.We know it’s not possible to achieve a plan that pleases everyone but we can confidently say that we have produced a strategy that is the most appropriate one to meet the overarching development needs, and is supported by the evidence need.

“The plan will be examined by an inspector and we anticipate this will take place early next year. Meanwhile, each council will be getting on with progressing its own more detailed local plan, which will contain the detail about how development will be managed to ensure good design, sustainability and proper infrastructure.”

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The council has been working closely with a number of partners to make the new facility a reality - on a local level, the Swimming BathTrust andTewkesbury Swimming Club have been involved throughout the planning process and continue to provide their expertise, together with support from the Amateur Swimming Association.The design team, which includesWilmott Dixon and Pozzoni Architects, has been involved in building and designing many successful facilities across the UK. Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing Cllr Claire Wright said: “The health and wellbeing of our communities is a priority for us, and we are so pleased to have made these final steps towards having this fantastic new facility for the whole of our borough to enjoy. We are now looking forward to moving the project forward, and building work is set to start in early 2015. It is also important for us to remind our current customers that Cascades will remain open until the new leisure centre has been built.”

Ellen Heeley, Acting Chair from Tewkesbury Swimming Club added: “We look forward to the completion of a new swimming pool that is embraced by the local community, offers opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities and is ultimately a sporting and financial success.”

The next stage of the project is for the council to finalise details around the costs of the new build, and to complete a contract with a leisure operator, which will run the new facility.

New leisure centre for Tewkesbury Borough gets planning green light Planning permission for a new leisure centre in Tewkesbury Borough has been granted.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Planning Committee met onTuesday, 11 November and voted to permit the building of a brand new centre to replace the council’s current one - called Cascades - which is now 40 years old.

Located next to the council offices on Gloucester Road inTewkesbury, the new leisure centre will include a main 25m pool as well as a 20m learner/trainer pool - which will be bigger and deeper than the current learner pool at Cascades - allowing more flexibility and the opportunity for more people to train and learn to swim.

Recognising the popularity of the current fun features at Cascades, a paddling pool, bubble seats, water fountains and water cannons will be among the attractions built into the new centre.

There will also be a whole host of dry side facilities available too, including an adaptable 60 station gym, sauna and steam rooms, a flexible activities studio - which could be used for a whole range of sessions including dance, fitness classes and children’s parties - and a café and shop.

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The Better Life Here’s Looking At Yule, Kid

Even though we’ve had it planned for months, Christmas is always a magical time.

Our decorations go up late - sometime between the Winter Solstice and Christmas Eve - apart from the wreath that Anne makes from anything seasonal in the garden or the woods. It’s a Heath Robinson affair with holly, hebe, laurel, pinecones, acorns, or anything else we see on our travels.

(One year it included a little plastic helicopter, until Anne made me take it off.) In lieu of an indoor tree, I’ve started hanging baubles on the silver birch in the garden.

We’ll skip the village carol service - you may recall ‘Carolgate’, where we ended up sitting in the pulpit due to a scarcity of seats - but we’re certainly not of the “Bah! Humbug!” brigade. (A bar of chocolate would be a different matter altogether) I know I’ll wake up early on the

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big day like an excitable child. We’ll begin with the ceremonial unwrapping of the cat’s present, accompanied by tea. After that it’s a small present each, quite possibly swapping packets of heritage seeds, and then off to the beach. If the tides are with us we’ll hunt beach glass for that mosaic we’ve been saving up for, along with any weathered crockery pieces.

After a bracing walk across the sand, it’s back home for festive (cinnamon) porridge and present time again. This year I’ll surprise Anne with a new addition to her charm bracelet - an Irish thruppenny bit, sporting a hare. It’s nostalgic recycling, as it was once a part of my boyhood coin collection.

Both of us have a thing for hares.

work (I think we all realise that Anne will probably need to rescue it). Similarly, the veg is either homegrown or produced in the area. We’ve skipped festive crackers so that I can read from a list of jokes I wrote and couldn’t sell.

For example: This year, due to cutback, Father Christmas is only making ‘Made in China’ stickers.

We’ve gone back down the sloe gin route this year, after I promised not to say that it tastes like medicine again (don’t worry, she never reads these columns until the following month). In fact, this year it’s a Better Life Christmas altogether. Anne’s chicken is locally sourced, while my nutroast is my own

In the evening there’ll be cards or a Scrabble tournament, as we watch the Yule log burning and argue over whether you’re allowed to put down ‘zo’ if you can’t say what it is. Then, after victory and defeat, we’ll raise a glass of sloe gin by candlelight and start thinking about the Boxing Day garden tidy-up.

Cheers!

The eagerly awaited Christmas pud is Anne’s pet project; she’s been feeding it with a monthly sup of brandy since last December, so it’ll definitely flambé! She has also promised icecream (we got the machine cheaply through an ad in the local paper) using some blackberries from the freezer.

And Anne’s big present?

Well, in the past we’ve had a fox, bats, a toad, shrews, moles and at the very least a hedgehog poo in the front garden, so I thought it’d be fun to capture some evidence. The new wildlife camera can take pictures in daylight or at nighttime, so at the very least we’ll see just how active the cat is nowadays.

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Joined up approach planned for M5 Junction 9 growth Plans are being put in place to ensure future development around Junction 9 of the M5 delivers much needed new homes and benefits for the local economy - while minimising any adverse impact on local communities and businesses.

The J9 area has already seen significant development in recent years, and many important and successful businesses are now located on sites to the west and east of the motorway.

With further development permitted including a major motor sales business and a large supermarket, as well as the housing and employment development proposed in the Joint Core Strategy - it is an area of the borough that is going to see a significant amount of growth.

Issues have been raised by local residents and businesses about the proposed development, which have included concerns around traffic volume and a lack of employment land allocated in the area.

In response to this, and to ensure the different agencies involved can work together and a holistic approach is taken, Tewkesbury Borough Council has established plans to lead and coordinate the growth of this area.

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A major role of the member reference panel, which will be supported by an officer group, will be to engage with local businesses, parish councils and communities.

Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council Cllr Robert Vines said: “The Junction 9 area is already a very successful business location - not just for the borough but also for the whole of Gloucestershire.With the level of development planned for the area, there is clearly a need to coordinate it so that it can be delivered in a way that minimises the impact on existing communities and businesses - while at the same time delivering the housing need and maximising the benefits for the economy. By setting up these panels, we will be able to engage with local businesses and communities, and bring together the activities of the universal agencies to ensure a universal approach is taken.”

The borough council has put a reserve of £15,000 to cover the costs of the groups and in recognising the resource implications that are likely to arise from the delivery of the development sites within the Joint Core Strategy, a funding bid has been made to the Homes and Communities Agency for £1.4m - which includes £487,000 specifically to support the Junction 9 area.

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Food waste recycling just got easier Residents living in Cheltenham,Tewkesbury, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean will find it easier to recycle their food waste following an announcement

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Since October, householders taking part in their local food waste recycling service can line their caddies using any type of plastic bag including supermarket carrier bags, sandwich bags, pedal bin liners and bread bags.

Previously, residents could use only newspaper or compostable bags to line their caddies but now, they can opt to use plastic bags instead.

Councillor Martin Quaile, Chair of Gloucestershire’s Joint Waste Committee, said: ‘Most food waste in Gloucestershire - with the exception of the Cotswolds - is now being processed using anaerobic digestion.

Due to this change, all bags, regardless of what they are made from, will be separated from the food waste as part of the treatment process. Therefore, it is no longer necessary for residents to use compostable bags to line their caddies.’

‘In the summer, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reported that two million tonnes of household food in the UK is still being discarded because it is not ‘used in time’, half of which is thrown away whole or in unopened packaging, costing consumers around £2.4b a year. It is clear that messages about minimising food waste and getting food out of landfill are still valid, and we will continue to promote these, but some food waste is unavoidable and this change, making it cheaper and easier for residents to recycle their food waste at the kerbside, will enable even more householders to take part in the service.’

In the past 12 months Gloucestershire has sent over 11,000 tonnes of food to be recycled, saving £1m in landfill tax.

Plastic bags recovered from the food waste process will be sent away to be recycled. Residents are asked not to put any sort of food packaging into their food waste caddies.

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Tewkesbury Borough Council to save nearly £3m by 2020

The council started to plan its financial management much earlier than the life of this new strategy with the introduction of its Business Transformation Strategy - which is anticipated to create a third of the required savings - as well deciding to use New Homes Bonus in the short term to support its budget.

Thanks to this forward planning, the council has been able to develop robust savings and transformational plans with long term benefits without the need to make short term decisions on cuts to service budgets.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management Cllr Allen Keyte said: “When it comes to finance, planning ahead is always difficult because there are so many different future possibilities. However, this Medium Term Financial Strategy - our five year financial plan - highlights that we are a council prepared for what may be ahead. We are grateful for the support and cooperation we receive from partner organisations - in particular our town and parish councils - and we are looking at ways in which we can continue to support our communities in the future.”

A council in Gloucestershire is facing a challenge of saving £2.8m over the next five years - on top of the £3m it has already saved since 2009.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Executive Committee has recommended to its Full Council a Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) - which sets out the financial plan for the council for 2015/16 to 2019/20.

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I love giving presents, whether that gift is a thing of beauty or something totally practical.

With gardening as one of the nation’s top pastimes, here are a few ideas for things which I am sure most green fingered friends would be delighted to receive.

If you know a newish gardener then the basic tools are always well received, especially if you choose good quality, sturdy ones. So think fork, spade and rake – yes, they are difficult to wrap but worth the effort.

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seeds are always appreciated and most garden centres already have a good variety in stock. If you want to spend a bit more, a heated propagator makes a fantastic gift. With tomatoes, peppers, aubergines and many of the fancier ornamentals needing to be sown soon, it’ll be a gift put to use straight away.

Gardening gloves too are something we can always have more of. Some of the gauntlet style gloves are perfect if you have to tackle a pruning job on a thorny plant or one with really rough or sharp leaves. Alternatively, there are many lower-priced types available with gripping pads on the fingers or with leather toughened strips across the knuckles. Classic greens, ravishing reds or funky florals, gloves are definitely not boring.

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As container gardening continues to rise in popularity, another idea is to give a few gorgeous looking containers - either empty for the friend or relative to decide what to put in it themselves, or make them into a complete gift by planting them up with a selection of plants and under planting them with bulbs which you know will bring extra delight next year.

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Flood support grant still available for residents and businesses Months after severe flooding hitTewkesbury Borough - residents and businesses are being reminded that a government grant is still available.

Tewkesbury Borough Council is facilitating the government’s Repair and Renew grant and has so far issued around £90,000 of support since the grant was launched.

The grant of up to £5000 per property helps people with the cost of buying and installing new measures to reduce the chances of flooding - or to limit the damage should they be flooded in the future.

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Even if property owners have already fitted new measures following this winter’s flooding they can still apply for the grant retrospectively to cover the cost.

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can apply, so the borough council is encouraging affected property owners that haven’t already to apply before the deadline of mid-January.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Clean and Green Environment Cllr Jim Mason said: “Following a severe flooding event, we know it can be difficult to get everything sorted quickly. We just want to give our residents and businesses a gentle reminder that this financial support is still available and we are here to help with applications.”

More information, and how to apply, can be found on our website and www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ floodrecovery For electronic or paper application forms, please contact repairandrenew@ tewkesbury.gov.uk or call 01684 272191.

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Chocolate (especially dark chocolate) is toxic to dogs so keep it on a high shelf out of reach even if it is wrapped up or in a tin. Raisins are also a favourite in many snacks but these again can be toxic to dogs. Avoid tinsel in households with cats,they may like to play with it but it can be very dangerous if accidentally swallowed.

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Cake and Bake Panforte di Siena This sweetmeat is a traditional Italian Christmas treat packed with nuts, figs, honey and warming spices. It can be made a couple of weeks before Christmas just wrap well in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

150g whole blanched almonds 125g pistachio nuts 175g dried figs, chopped Grated zest of 1 orange 75g plain flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon � tsp ground cloves 115g caster sugar 175g runny honey Icing sugar, for dusting

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1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas 2.

Grease a deep 18cm square tin and line the base with baking parchment. Toast the almonds under a medium grill until just golden then roughly chop.

Mix in a bowl with the pistachios, figs and orange zest.

2. Sift over the flour and cocoa powder and stir well then stir in the cinnamon and ground cloves. Set aside.

3. Put the caster sugar and honey in a heavy-based pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring to the boil then let the syrup bubble gently for about 5 minutes, without stirring the mixture, until it begins to thicken.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the nut and flour mixture stirring well with a wooden spoon. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using the back of a damp spoon.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour then remove the cake from the oven and leave in the tin until completely cold. Remove the cake from the tin, peel off the lining paper and dust thickly with icing sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares to serve.

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Tewkesbury Morrisons Communtity Champion Emma Musto The staff at Morrisons loves to support good causes. They have had a very hectic year so far filled with a variety of fundraising activities and challenges. In order to raise money for charity, Team members have taken part in varying events such as the ‘Around the world in 48 hours’ cycle challenge, which raised an amazing £1055.80.

Morrisons customers are a great support to the fundraising activities - so far they have helped to raise a staggering amount of £7,287.58 this year.

The Morrisons team would like to take the opportunity to thank their customers for their kind donations and generosity and to introduce some of the good causes that have been supported: The Ray of Hope for children £949.00 Providing educational support and equipment for disadvantaged and vunerable children.

Real Share South West NHS £687.00 Realshare is a social network sponsored by the Youth Cancer Trust in partnership with the NHS for young people living with cancer, aged 16-25, who are based or being treated in the South West.

The Great Daffodil Appeal £1965.00 Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses. In 201314 they helped 40,884 people.The Daffodil Appeal, the charity’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, has raised £8.23 million this year.

Wychbold Swan Rescue £227.46 Wychbold Swan Rescue is a registered charity for the care and treatment of sick and injured swans and water birds, assisted by excellent veterinary support.

Midland Air Ambulance £ 352.91 Our vision is to provide first class life saving care to patients across the six counties we cover, by ensuring they reach the most appropriate Trauma Centre for their needs within the Golden Hour.

Youth Cancer Trust £953.00 TheYouth Cancer Trust is a unique charity that provides support and free, activity based holidays for young people aged 14 to 30 suffering with cancer or any malignant disease from anywhere in the UK and Irish Republic or who are patients of any UK hospital.

The 2014 Big Bucket collection £1,935.00 The Big Bucket collection is a fundraising event by CLIC Sargent that helps raise funds for children and young people with cancer.

Money donations can be given to the Tewkesbury Morrisons instore collections and are greatly appreciated. A number of thank you letters from the benefiting charities can be found on the community champion board as you enter the store.

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Flood support grant still available for residents and businesses Months after severe flooding hitTewkesbury Borough - residents and businesses are being reminded that a government grant is still available.

Tewkesbury Borough Council is facilitating the government’s Repair and Renew grant and has so far issued around £90,000 of support since the grant was launched.

The grant of up to £5000 per property helps people with the cost of buying and installing new measures to reduce the chances of flooding - or to limit the damage should they be flooded in the future.

This could include things like a new driveway barrier or replacing doors and windows with water resistant alternatives, or moving electricity sockets to a safer level.

Even if property owners have already fitted new measures following this winter’s flooding they can still apply for the grant retrospectively to cover the cost.

To be able to apply, the home or businesses must have been affected by flooding between 1 December 2013 and 31 March 2014.

There is no limit of how many households or businesses can apply, so the borough council is encouraging affected property owners that haven’t already to apply before the deadline of mid-January.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Clean and Green Environment Cllr Jim Mason said: “Following a severe flooding event, we know it can be difficult to get everything sorted quickly. We just want to give our residents and businesses a gentle reminder that this financial support is still available and we are here to help with applications.”

More information, and how to apply, can be found on our website and www.tewkesbury. gov.uk/floodrecovery For electronic or paper application forms, please contact repairandrenew@tewkesbury.gov.uk or call 01684 272191.

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What happened in...

...December 1966?

By Patrick D Cousins

For billions of children worldwide, from the Twenties until…well, for happy ever after, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a special piece of magic from Walt Disney. Born in December 1901, this entrepreneur, business magnate, cartoonist, animator, voice actor (a big thank you from Mickey Mouse), producer, director and screenwriter spent most of his life not just fulfilling his own dreams but creating dreams for countless generations to come.

Part-way through producing The Jungle Book, on December 15 1966, Walt Disney died of lung cancer.

According to rumour his body was cryogenically

frozen pending a cure for the disease. Well, who wouldn’t want to believe that Walt Disney is in suspended animation?

1st: Following the declaration of independence from Britain, Rhodesia’s Prime Minister, Ian Smith, and Harold Wilson held talks aboard HMS Tiger, in the Mediterranean, with no positive outcome.

8th: The USA and the USSR signed a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space.

21st: Russia launched Luna 13, which made a soft landing on the moon three days later (Is another atmosphere, eg the moon’s, technically ‘outer space’? I just wondered).

23rd: The final episode of Ready Steady Go! was broadcast. This programme had been a regular feature

Petrol was about 5/- 3d a gallon The average price of a house was about £3,840

Three of the bestselling singles this year were: Green Green Grass Of Home, Tom Jones What Would I Be, Val Doonican Good Vibrations, The Beach Boys

of Friday evenings since August 1963 and the viewing figures peaked on 20 March 1964, when the Beatles were interviewed, before performing their then current hit Can’t Buy Me Love, as well as It Won’t Be Long and You Can’t Do That.

The first screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood, took place in Italy. American audiences would have to wait another twelve months to see it and it didn’t premiere in London until ’68.

This film was memorable as much for its evocative music as anything else.

24th: I bought my first threepiece suit, off-the-peg from Burton, for £14.10/-. It was a bit short in the arms but as long as I kept my hands in the pockets it didn’t show.

31st: I went swimming in the Thames at midnight. Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Fortunately I was rescued by a passing police launch and spent the first few hours of 1967 in A&E. My three-piece-suit was ruined.

A very merry Christmas to both of my readers; and please buy my books from Amazon: Rainbows, Dreams and Angels is a double novella and Short Shorts is a collection of short stories and humorous articles.

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Home Home&&Interiors Interiors Scandinavian Katherine Sorrell ScandinavianChristmas ChristmasByBy Katherine Sorrell decorations in in delicate wooden furniture decorations delicate wooden furniture bright, rustic folkfolk withwith tapering legslegs and and subtly bright, rustic tapering subtly style provide relief carved details. style provide relief carved details. from the the longlong hours major influence, from hours Another Another major influence, of night andand the the a century or so later, was was of night a century or so later, expanses of snow.

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What's On in Dec/Jan Meet Father Christmas Saturday 29 November - Sunday 21 December, 11am-3.30pm Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, Guiting Power, Glos GL54 5UG Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 29 November to Sunday 21 December 2014, Father Christmas will set up his grotto at the Cotswold Farm Park and listen to all the children’s Christmas wishes.With a sack full of presents, each child, naughty or nice, will receive an early Christmas gift and will be able to hand deliver their Christmas list to the man himself.The visit is included in normal admission price, with events such as biscuit and chocolate decorating, festive crafts and nativity productions also taking place throughout the Christmas period.Tel: 01451 850307

Living Nativity Monday 1 - Sunday 21 December, 10.30am - 4pm Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, Guiting Power, Glos GL54 5UG Once again, we will be acting out the story of the Nativity every day throughout December, with the help of our friendly animals and some audience participation.

Included in the cost of normal admission. For more information call: 01451 850307.

Battlefield Walk Thursday December 4, 2.30pm Tewkesbury,The Crescent Duration: approximately 2 hours.

Charlton Kings Christmas Lights Switch On Friday 5 December, 3pm 7pm, Church Piece, Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire GL53 8JN

Join us for a great family Christmas event. The Charlton Kings Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Gift Fair will take place at Church Piece in Charlton Kings. Children’s rides and entertainment, food and mulled wine, lots of Christmas gift stalls, carols, candy floss, roasted chestnuts and lots of Christmas spirit! Stall holders please email charltonkingsevents@hotmail.com Festive Evening at Cheltenham Animal Shelter Friday 5 December, 6 - 8.30pm Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9JW Join us for a Festive Evening at the Animal Shelter. Patron of the Shelter, Pam Ayres will be turning on the Christmas tree lights at 6.15pm and you are invited to join us and celebrate.

Visitors can enjoy a delicious hog roast and warm mulled wine whilst listening to festive tunes played by local brass group ‘Winds of Change’.We will also have a raffle and tombola and pet gifts and crafts for sale. Children’s activities include Santa’s grotto, face painting, Christmas crafts and festive themed games. Cheltenham Animal Shelters’ kennels and cattery will also be open for late night viewing and staff will be available to offer any advice. Free entry.

Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 6 December, 10am - 4.30pm, The Tithe Barn 15 layouts steam & diesel demonstrations, model road vehicles, trade stands and refreshments. Adults: £4, children: £2, family tickets (2 adults & 2 children under 14): £11 Traditional Victorian Christmas Saturday 6 December, 10am-6pm The Holst Birthplace Museum Drop into the Holst Birthplace Museum for a cosy, traditional Victorian Christmas. There will be children’s activities such as card making, stirring the Christmas pudding, making peppermint creams and pinecone robins and some carol singing around the piano. Tickets cost £5, £4.50 for concessions. Tel: 01242 524846 Children’s workshops Saturday 6 December: Festive Candle Holders. Saturday 13 December: Wire and Bead decorations.2 sessions are available 10.30am - 12 noon and 1.30- 3pm

Tewkesbury Heritage Centre £6 per child, booking essential.

For more information call: 01684 855040 or visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/heritage The Joy of Christmas Saturday 6 December, 6pm Cheltenham Town Hall A wonderful festive treat of seasonal music & readings, featuring Present Vernon Harwood (BBC), Conductor Ian Higginson, Jubilate Chamber Choir, University of Gloucestershire & Community Choir, English Concertante Orchestra, Holy Apostles’ School Choir, Charlton Kings Junior School Choir, St Edward’s School Senior Choir, St Edward’s Preparatory School Choir &

Richard Pate School Choir.

Carols by Steam Train at GWR Saturday 6 December, 7pm GloucestershireWarwickshire Railway, Toddington, GL54 5DT Get into the true spirit of Christmas with the GWR’s annual open air ‘Christmas Carols by Steam’ service.

The service this year will be in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It takes place under the Christmas lights at Winchcombe station following arrival of the special train, which departs at 7pm fromToddington. Return to the Flag andWhistle Restaurant atToddington Station after the service for mulled wine and mince pies. N.B.There will be no car parking atWinchcombe station and the service can only be reached using the special train fromToddington.Advance tickets available from the booking office.

Santa and his live reindeer in Cheltenham Sat 6 - Sat 13 December, 12 - 4pm The Brewery, off St Margarets Road, Cheltenham, Gl50 4FA Santa and two reindeer are coming to town for two days this December.

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...events cont'd from p41 their photograph taken with them and whisper their Christmas wishes into their ears.Then they can hop up onto Santa’s sleigh and tell the jolly man what they want for Christmas before he flies back to the North Pole to get working on all those presents.This year The Brewery is supporting Macmillan Cancer Care, with visitors being invited to leave at least a £1 donation with Santa and his reindeer for the worthy cause.Tel: 01242 574373

Festive Craft Weekends Saturdays & Sundays between 6 and 21 December , all day Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, Guiting Power, Glos GL54 5UG Every weekend in December, there will be a host of activities on offer to get the creative juices flowing at the Cotswolds Farm Park. All activities are included in the standard cost of admission to the park.

Santa Specials on the GWR 6, 7, 13, 14 December and Sat 20 - Wed 24 December Cheltenham Race Course Station Go by steam train all the way from Cheltenham Race Course to Winchcombe (or the North Pole!) to visit Santa and his elves in his grotto. When you arrive in Winchcombe the elves will meet you off the train, and make sure you have plenty of time to visit Santa and receive excellent Page 42

presents before your train returns to Cheltenham. Free parking at the station. Book now - seats get sold very quickly. For more information visit: http://www.gwsr.com/ planning-your-visit/2014-eventscalendar/santa-specials.aspx Aldwyn Voices Christmas Sequence Sunday 7 December, 3pm Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ A sequence of Readings and Music to celebrate Christmas. Tickets on door.

Tewkesbury School Carol Service Monday 8 December, 7pm Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ Tewkesbury School’s Annual Carol Service. Free entry.

A Christmas Tapestry Tuesday 9 December, 7.30pm Pitville Pump Room, Cheltenham Cheltenham Choral Society: Deerhurst & Apperley CofE, Primary School Choir and Major Pipework Recorder Ensemble.

Tickets: £10, Under 13s: £5, all unsreserved from Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office: 0844 576 2210.

Christmas with The Choirs at All Saints Wednesday 10 December, 7.30 - 9.30pm, All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2HA Come and enjoy a celebration of choral music and Christmas songs from two of Gloucestershire’s most popular choirs: the Cotswold Male Voice Choir and the Military Wives Choir from Innsworth. It’s a repeat of last year’s successful concert when the choirs sang together for the first time. The choirs sing popular songs from every genre but will, of course, include some carols in which everyone can join in!

Tickets £8, pay at the door or call 01684 294851 or email secretary@ cotswoldmvc.org For more information visit www.cotswoldmvc. org/html/concerts.html Tewkesbury & District Choral Society Concert Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ The Tewkesbury and District

Choral Society sing a concert of Christmas Music to include parts of the Messiah, parts 1 & 2 of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan Williams and The Christmas Cantata

by Geoffrey Bush. Tickets can be purchased in the Abbey Shop.

The International Friday 12 - Saturday 13 December, gates open at 10am Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH Wrap up warm and get your last racing fix for 2014, when Cheltenham Racecourse hosts The International this December, including a Brightwells Bloodstock Sale. Ticket prices range between £9 and £22 per day in advance, and £12 and £27 on the day, with packages and group discounts available.

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Handel’s Messiah Friday 12 December, 7pm Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ The men and boys of Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum perform Handel’s Messiah in the Abbey with soloists Helen Massey, Simon Ponsford, Gwilym Bowen and David Soar. They will be accompanied by The Bristol Ensemble. Conductor: Simon Bell. Tickets: £20, £15, £12 (restricted view). For more information call 01684 856148.

Christmas Carols & Market at Gloucester Cathedral Sat 13 December, 10am - 4pm Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX Come and enjoy Christmas Carols at Gloucester Cathedral. Sung on the hour by Choirs of the Cathedral, each service lasts just 30 minutes.

Then visit the Cathedral Cloisters to browse the stalls of the Christmas market. Mince pies, mulled wine and festive refreshments are

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available in the Chapter House and Cathedral Coffee Shop. Outside the Cathedral will be a live Nativity scene. Free admission.

Music for Christmas Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ Tewkesbury & District Choral Society concert. Regency Sinfonia.

Conductor: John Holloway. Tickets from £15 from the Abbey shop, from the Roses theatre or at the door (no charge for accompanied schoolchildren).

Festive Family Film Wednesday 17 December, 4pm, Bacon Theatre Santa Claus will be surprising children with gifts before settling down to watch Disney’s mammoth hit, Frozen, at Bacon Theatre.

Tickets cost £7 and include a gift from Santa. Tel: 01242 258002 Charity Christmas Carols Friday 19 December, 6.30pm

Sudeley Castle,Winchcombe, GL54 5JD The spectacular ruins at Sudeley will be lit up for a magical evening of Christmas Carols on the evening of December 19.There will be a Nativity scene on display & refreshments (including mulled wine & mince pies) will be available.Tickets: £5 per person (under 5’s free), available on the door &WychwoodTrading in Bull Lane, Winchcombe.All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre & Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.

4pm, Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX Come and enjoy Christmas Carols sung on the hour by adult choirs.

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Christmas Carol Service at Gloucester Cathedral Tuesday 23 December, 6pm Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX Traditional service of readings and carols with the acclaimed Cathedral choir.

Christmas Eve at Tewkesbury Abbey Wednesday 24 December, 4pm-11.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street,Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 5RZ Christmas carol services in the stunning setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. 4pm: Christingle, 11.30pm: Midnight Mass.

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...events cont'd from p43 Christmas Eve swing and Jazz with Ain’t Misbehavin’ Wednesday 24 December, 7.30pm, The Bell Hotel , Church St. Tewkesbury, GL20 5SA The perfect distraction for Christmas Eve! Come to the Bell Hotel - Dine in style, then get in the mood with some seasonal swinging music or you could just sit in the bar with your favourite tipple and listen. Tony and Diane perform an eclectic mix of swing, jazz and latin standards with a Christmas flavour. Great to listen to and entertaining to watch! Admission: free. For more information call: 01684293293 Christmas Day at Tewkesbury Abbey Thursday 25 December, 8am & 10.30am, Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street,Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 5RZ Christmas carol services in the stunning setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. 8am: Holy Communion, 10.30am: Christmas Day Eucharist Sandford Parks Lido Christmas Swim Thurs 25 December, gates open from 10.30am, Sandford Parks Lido The very brave will have the chance to take a dip in Sandford Parks Lido’s chilly waters in Cheltenham on Christmas Day 2014. This freezing cold adultsonly event has been going for more than 50 years. It’s not for the faint-hearted and ‘All participants must sign a waiver form prior to entering the very cold water and attempting to swim a width or even a length,’ warn organisers.

Free of charge, with a charity collection for Sandford Lido Ltd. Tel: 01242 524430 Boxing Day Challenge for Winston’s Wish Friday 26 December, 9am for 10.30am start, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH Banish that Belly this Boxing Day! Whether racing at the front, jogging with friends or walking off the Christmas excess, come and take Page 44

up the boxing Day Challenge in aid of Winstons Wish, the charity for bereaved children. 2 or 4 mile course.

Mince pie for all finishers. £5 entry fee. Sign up online: http://www. boxingdaychallenge.com/Home. html or call 01242 515157 for more information.

Christmas Cracker at GWR Monday 29 -Tuesday 30 December GloucesterWarwickshire Railway,The Railway,Toddington, GL54 5DT An exciting two day steam and diesel mixed traction gala: there will be 2 steam locos and 3 diesels plus a diesel rail car operating on both days. So whether you are a steam enthusiast or a diesel fan or you just want to see the beauty of the Cotswolds rolling by, this event will be for you. Admission: In advance Adult £16, senior £15, child £7 (5 - 15yrs). For tickets, times or more information visit: http://www.gwsr. com/planning-your-visit/2014-eventscalendar/christmas-cracker.aspx New Year’s racing Thursday 1 January, gates open at 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, GL50 4SH Toast to 2015 at Cheltenham Racecourse, where no less than seven races and a chance to continue the NewYear celebrations with family and friends awaits this NewYear’s Day. There’s seven compelling contests lined up on the track from 12.10pm. Pony Club members and their families will have the chance to get an exclusive peek behind the scenes in a series of special racecourse tours.There’s usually also children’s entertainment.Ticket prices range between £12 and £25 in advance, or £15 and £30 on the day, with packages and group discounts also available.Tel: 0844 579 3003 Cheltenham Festival Trials Day Sat 24 January, gates open at 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH Find your future winner at the Festival

Trials Day 2015 in Cheltenham. Canny punters hoping to pick up a clue or two on who to back at The Festival and Gold Cup will be heading to Cheltenham Racecourse for the annual Festival Trials Day. A grand total of seven races will be taking place from 12.40pm.The races will be followed by a Brightwells Bloodstock Sale, which is expected to include a limited number of quality horses in training, point to pointers and bumper horses.Ticket prices range between £12 and £25 per day in advance, or £15 and £30 on the day, with packages and group discounts available.Tel: 0844 579 3003

MARKETS Cheltenham Christmas Market Thursday 4 - Saturday 20 Dec Cheltenham Promenade Monday - Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday - Saturday: 10am-8pm Sundays: 11am-5pm. Now in it’s twelfth year, 2014 offers an excellent opportunity for those with an eye for quality to experience one of the best Christmas Markets in the UK.

Christmas Farmers & Craft Market Saturday 13 December, 9am1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane,Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG The market has a great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. For information about stalls at these markets please contact Dave Joynes, Cotswold Markets on 01386 840138 or email: Trade.CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Road,Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN Popular town centre retail market with a range of stalls. For more information please contact: Dave Joynes, Grenchurch Markets Ltd on 01386 840138

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