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Dear Reader, Well, where did this year go? I can’t believe it's December already and it’s that time of year again when we embrace Christmas and all the festive fun that goes with it. Whether you join in with some carol singing, take the children to meet Santa or enjoy a seasonal concert, there are plenty of fantastic events happening in and around the area for you to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas. Make sure to have a look at our 'What's On' section towards the back of the magazine for more information. Christmas time is also pantomime time. This year’s production at The Roses is 'Sleeping Beauty' while The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is staging 'Dick Whittington and his Cat'. I can't wait to take the kids! December is a particularly busy time for our local shops, pubs, restaurants and garden centres, many of which are open throughout the season, so please support our local businesses as much as you can this Christmas and give back to the community. Finally, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Glos Directories! See you next year. Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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The Shop at Bromsberrow celebrates 4th birthday Celebrating four years of community service, The Shop at Bromsberrow recently hosted a Cream Tea Party for customers, friends and staff, held to thank everyone for their loyalty and commitment. Spokesperson Jan Long who was one of the founders of the shop in November 2013 said: “When we started it was really on a wing and a prayer and we heard tales of community shops closing with

a year or two, so the early days were a real challenge. Yet despite our collective inexperience, the economic downturn and other uncertainties, we overcame the obstacles and achieved success on many levels, including going into partnership with Shabby Chic Antiques that has yielded financial benefit. Holding this 4th Birthday Party, at which everyone sang 'Happy Birthday', was our way of saying 'thank you' to all those customers who have remained loyal and to all our volunteer staff that give up their time to help in the shop, whether it is serving, doing the accounts, cleaning, ordering stock, serving in the café, we provide this much-needed service to this and the surrounding communities.” The shop is on the cycle loop and caters for groups such as Salter’s Hill, The Visually Impaired and others who pop in for refreshments.

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Festive Free Parking Tewkesbury Borough Council is joining forces with local businesses to encourage residents to shop locally this Christmas. To support local Christmas events and small businesses in the borough the council will provide free parking on selected dates over the festive season. This month, the borough council will be supporting Small Business Saturday - a national initiative to encourage consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities.

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In order to encourage residents and visitors to support local traders and businesses when stocking up on Christmas goodies, free parking will be offered in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe in borough council-run car parks on Saturday, 2 December. Winchcombe shoppers can also take advantage of free parking (in borough council-run car parks) on the last Saturday before Christmas, 23 December - to help local businesses with trade and shoppers with their last-minute search for the perfect gifts. Councillor Rob Bird, Lead Member

for Economic Development and Promotion said of the free parking initiative "Free parking is an added incentive to visit the unique array of shops, cafes and markets of the wonderful towns of Tewkesbury and Winchcombe, on these special occasions. The festive season is a great time to explore these distinctive places and the alternatives they offer." To find out more about the individual events visit: www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com www.visittewkesbury.info www.winchcombe.co.uk

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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Walnut Biscotti These crunchy Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking into a festive coffee or serving as an after dinner treat. They also make a great foodie gift packed into clear gift bags and tied with ribbon and a Christmas label!

Ingredients: • 50g unsalted butter, softened • 100g golden caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Finely grated zest from 1 orange • 50g dark chocolate chips • 50g walnut pieces • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 175g plain flour, plus extra for kneading

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, then beat in the egg and orange zest. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnut pieces. 2. Sift over the baking powder and flour and stir well until combined. Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead to a soft dough, adding a little more flour if necessary. 3. Divide the dough into two pieces and shape each to an oval shape roughly 20cm x 10 cm. Place on a large baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and light golden. Cool for 5 minutes. 4. Transfer the two pieces of semi-baked dough to a chopping board and, using a sharp knife, cut each piece into 10 slices. 5. Return the slices, cut-side down, to the baking sheet and bake for a further 8-12 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

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Home & Interiors Christmas Elegance

By Katherine Sorrell

It’s all too easy to go overboard at Christmas. This year, why not decorate your home with subtle glamour, creating a sophisticated seasonal backdrop to festive times with friends and family. this living room is welcoming and cosy, but also cool, calm and collected, thanks to a subtle colour scheme of greys and whites, together with touches of texture in the form of wicker, wool and wood. traditional nordmann fir, from £29.99; led warm white string lights, from £9.99; wool throw, £59.99; firwood star decoration (set of three), £44.99; Magical Hare cushion, £39.99; tree decorations, from £1.49; all dobbies.

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• Too many colours together tend to look garish. Choose one main colour theme for each room and stick to it. This season, dark backdrops are very on trend, with accents of gold or brass, while white, beige or grey are classics that always look great, with dashes of red or green for that seasonal feel. • With limited colours, textures come into their own. Think linen, wool, fur (faux if you prefer), wicker and – this year’s must-haves – concrete and velvet. • For this look, avoid twee animals, anything knitted or made from felt, and all-out glitter (a little sparkle goes a long way). • Christmas ornaments tend to be collected over the years, and so can look rather haphazard if all displayed in one go. Carefully choose a selection that co-ordinates and – stay strong – put the rest back in the loft for next year. Page 14

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Get Real This Christmas by Pippa Greenwood

Christmas is well and truly just around the corner and whilst your thoughts may be on gifts, meals, crackers and cards, don’t forget the tree. And I mean a REAL Christmas tree, complete with needles and, if you choose the really traditional route, that wonderful aroma. For those concerned about the impact on the planet, Britishgrown trees are most definitely not an ecological disaster zone - think of them as a crop plant rather like a field of cabbages, except that typically Christmas trees will use less fertiliser and fewer chemicals than many classic crop plants. To make sure you get what suits you best, there are a few things to think about before buying your tree. The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is the traditional tree, with gorgeous, short dark green pointed needles and that unmistakable Christmassy aroma, but it is the most likely to drop its needles. However, if well treated it won’t perform badly and it is the lowest-priced of the real trees. The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorica) is quite similar to the Norway spruce and is the favourite festive tree in central Europe, with a distinct blueish tint to the underside of the Page 18

needles. Typically slender, it is a good choice for smaller sitting rooms and has decent needle retention - but no smell. The Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana) is now the biggest-selling Christmas tree in the UK. Its shiny green broad needles are quite soft and almost impossible to shift, so it’s ideal for those who hate mess! The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is less widely available, but its combination of good looks and needle-holding ability makes it worth considering. It has a narrower base than the Norway spruce so is also useful in smaller houses. So, how do you choose the best tree of the type you’ve decided on and keep it looking good? • Don’t buy a real tree too early. • Opt for a tree produced by a member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association - look for the BCTGA logo. • Choose a tree with a good, full shape, not lopsided and with minimal gaps. Check the needles - they should be glossy (for those varieties where this is a characteristic) and the correct colour. They must be free from pests and diseases - avoid anything

yellowed or inclined to shed, or with white fluffy bits. Never buy an already netted tree since you can’t see what you’re getting! • If you buy one quite early then the most important thing is to keep it outside - recut the end of the trunk and put the tree in a bucket of water in a sheltered spot outside. Remove any net as it is important to get air circulating around the needles. • When you bring a tree inside, avoid putting it anywhere too warm or close to a heat source, and make sure that you use a stand with a water reservoir that is kept topped up. When Christmas is over, make sure you recycle your tree - many councils and garden centres now offer this service. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for great gardening gifts: a stylish ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift card (a perfect Christmas present, where the recipient receives their chosen garden ready vegetable plants in the spring and every week Pippa emails with topical hints, tips and advice), gardening tools, raised bed kits, GrowerFrames, signed books and more!

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Lakes Bathrooms’ big donation aids hospice’s Big 40 appeal Tewkesbury-based Lakes Bathrooms have donated £15,000 to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice as part of the charity’s Big 40 appeal, which will mean every single patient bedroom receives brand new hand washing facilities.

Stroud to Cirencester and from Tewkesbury to the Forest of Dean - and it is housed in a Grade II listed Cotswold manor house first purchased by Lady Ryder 40 years ago this year. To continue providing this care in a home from home environment which meets the care standards of today the charity has an urgent need to invest in refurbishing the unit. It estimates this could cost £110,000, which is why the Big 40 appeal was launched.

Based just outside Cheltenham the 16-bed unit gives expert hospice care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for people in the county living with cancer, lung disease, heart failure and neurological conditions.

Elise Hoadley, Hospice Director at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, said, “Refurbishing the unit by replacing flooring, completely redecorating, adding new electric points and installing new hand washing facilities will mean we can continue providing a warm and welcoming place for Gloucestershire residents to come and receive our specialist care. We are so very grateful to Lakes Bathrooms for their very generous donation, which means we can go ahead and install new hand washing facilities in every single patient bedroom here.”

It is the only specialist unit providing palliative care for people from every corner of the county – from Gloucester to Cheltenham, from

Bev Brown, Managing Director at Lakes Bathrooms said, “We were delighted to make a donation to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court

The donation towards the special appeal has been made in memory of the firm’s founder Robin Craddock, who was cared for at the hospice. The Big 40 appeal seeks to refurbish Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court’s specialist inpatient unit – the only in the entire county giving specialist around the clock hospice care.

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following the exceptional care that they provided to Robin Craddock, our beloved Chairman and founder, in his last days.” “The staff at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court couldn’t have been more caring, kind and supportive to both Robin and his family. His family were so pleased to have somewhere beautiful to visit and with such wonderful staff.” “Robin would have been so proud that his much-loved company were able to make a significant donation that will improve facilities for other families in the future and to help to raise awareness of this amazing place so that it may continue to be an enormous help to so many in the Gloucestershire area.” For more information on the appeal and to donate visit www.sueryder. org/leckhamptonbig40, email leckhampton.fundraising@sueryder. org or call 01242 246285. Any funds raised over and above the estimated cost of refurbishment will be used to fund existing projects or running costs at the hospice.

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The History of Christmas Traditions By Alison Runham

Every year, some people mourn the loss of traditional, more faith-based Christmas celebrations. Yet most December 25th traditions are far less Christian and much more recently adopted in the UK than they may think. Celebrating on DeCember 25th Jesus’ birth date isn’t documented and the gospels of Matthew and Luke, written long after his death, give contradictory clues. Some scholars say the sheep on the hillside and the census suggest good weather, indicating spring to early autumn. So why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December? Midwinter festivals abounded by the time Christianity took hold. There were winter solstice celebrations such as Yule and Koleda, and the Roman festivals of Saturnalia (which included decorating your home with evergreens – sound familiar?) and Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, ‘birthday of the unconquered sun’, on December 25th. It was easier for early proponents of Christianity to introduce it into Page 22

these longstanding festivals than to persuade people to give them up.

mythology it’s also a symbol of love (hence kissing under the mistletoe).

The first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine, began celebrating Christmas on December 25th in 336. A few years later, Pope Julius I declared it the official date to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Some scholars believe he also chose this date to honour Hanukkah and Jesus’ own religion, Judaism.

Christmas PuDDing The original ‘Christmas pudding’ was frumenty, a thin 14th century porridge containing raisins, currants, prunes, wine, spices, beef and mutton. However, by around 1650, people ate plum pudding, and by Victorian times, it was similar to the modern-day Christmas pud.

Orthodox and Coptic Christians celebrate Jesus’s birth on January the 7th - the ‘original’ December 25th. Our December 25th moved when we adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752.

the Christmas tree Evergreen fir trees have been used in winter festivals for thousands of years to symbolise the coming spring and everlasting life, although they were often hung upside down from the ceiling rather than stood upright. ‘Christmas trees’ emerged in the 1500s in town squares but took time to come into people’s houses. The Royal Family had one from Georgian times, but an 1848 photo of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their family gathered around theirs popularised the idea.

Yule logs Today, Yule logs have been mainly superseded by logshaped chocolate cakes here, but neither are connected to Jesus’ birth. Yule logs were part of the Scandinavian Yule celebration, beginning at the winter solstice and running into January. Yule logs were burned to mark the return of the sun and festivities continued until they burned out. Celts also burned a Yule log, believing it persuaded the sun to return and bestowed good luck on those who dragged it from the forest. hollY, ivY anD mistletoe Evergreens were used in winter solstice festivals to bring good luck and signify the coming spring. The tradition of hanging mistletoe in the house is an ancient Druid custom to ward off evil spirits, but in Norse

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Moment of history in historic Redmarley D’Abitot The recent launch of the Redmarley Church Heritage Society marked a moment in history for Gloucestershire’s historic village of Redmarley D’Abitot. Held at the village hall, it provided an opportunity to invite those attending to join the newly formed Society. which show the extensive damage and the challenges that lie ahead!

Hilary Morton introduced the Society’s aims and objectives, which include encouraging support and funding for the restoration of St Bartholomew’s Church. The tower, in particular, requires urgent remedial work. Mr and Mrs Jakeman provided vital photographs,

Redmarley is steeped in history, having survived invasions, civil war battles, plagues and the Black Death. Never defeated, the village enjoys a measure of fame with ghostly sightings and notable visitors such as the Dymock poets; composer Sir Edward Elgar who married Caroline Alice Roberts (she used to live at Hazeldine House in Redmarley); and famous actress and singer Lily Elsie who married Major Bullough and moved from London to Redmarley’s Drury Lane (how appropriate!).

together for community and Church. Hilary reminded us that the campaign to preserve the Church for future generations is of vital importance, and is a community project for everyone to become involved in! For further details on how to join the Society, contact Anne Jones on 01531 650400, Catherine Craig on 01531 650001, or email redmarleychurchheritagesociety @gmail.com. Also check out the Facebook page and website for events. - Article & pictures by Jan Long

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What's On in December Dick Whittington and his Cat Ongoing until Sunday 7th January 2018, Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ This year’s pantomime at the Everyman Theatre will be Dick Whittington and his Cat. Join Dick as he travels from Gloucester to London to make a fortune and runs into cast favourites such as Tweedy, along the way. For more information, prices and tickets, visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. Treasure Island Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd Dec, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Bishop's Cleeve Players present this year's panto, complete with Long John Silver (and Short Joe Silver), pirates and treasure. Come along and join in. Performances Friday at 7.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Tickets £10 for adults, £5 for children (14 or under) available from George Lewis Footwear Bishop's Cleeve or call 01242 673917. Santa Specials at the GWSR Every Saturday & Sunday in December until the 24th and on the 20th, 21st and 22nd December, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Special Santa trains will be running throughout December in the run-up to Christmas. You can choose between the very popular Santa Steam Specials or the more relaxed Santa Railcar Specials. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com. Sleeping Beauty Saturday 2nd - Sunday 31st December, The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX

www.rosestheatre.org. Tewkesbury Battlefield Walk Sunday 2nd December, 2.30pm Stroll around the battlefield; learn about the politics of the fifteenth century and the events of the battle of Tewkesbury. The walks leave from the Crescent, Church Street, Tewkesbury (by bus stop) and will last for about 2 hours. No booking necessary. Cost £2.50 for adults, under 15 free. Stout walking shoes recommended. For more information please visit www.tewkesbury.org.uk. Cleeve Chorale Christmas Concert Saturday 2nd December, 7.30pm, St. Michael's Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale will again be joined by the Choir from Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy. Tickets £10 each, (children under 16 free) from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News, Gotherington Stores or on the door. For more information call 01242 674114.

The Joy of Christmas Saturday 2nd December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, GL50 1QA

A festive treat of seasonal music and readings from school and adult choirs, with BBC presenter Vernon Harwood and conductor Ian Higginson, the English Concertante Orchestra (George Ewart) featuring: Jubilate Chamber Choir, University of Gloucestershire & Community Choir , Charlton Kings, St Edward’s, Richard Pate’s and Airthrie school choirs. Sponsored by St Edward’s School. Tickets £14.00. For more information and tickets, contact the box office on 0844 576 2210 or visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.

a number of local Rotary Charities. For more information and tickets go to www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘Santa's Fun Run 2017’. Youth@Heart Christmas Fair Sun 3rd Dec, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Parish Rooms Highnam, GL2 8DG Homemade festive produce, handcrafted gifts, Secret Santa, children's activities, seasonal refreshments and more! Join us for a festive treat and support our cause. Event sponsored by Pro-Door. Sing Carols with your Pets Sunday 3rd December, 2.00pm, Woodmancote Village Hall, GL52 9HX Children bring your parents, grandparents and pets, in fact, bring anybody that will dress up in Christmas hats, scarves, etc. – pets included - and sing carols. There will be a prize for the best festive dressed pet (decorated small animal cages also judged). Large pets such as horses, donkeys, etc. can enjoy the carol singing in the large car park outside, they are also included in the Christmas-themed dressing up. Come and join in the festive fun and let your pets enjoy a Christmas outing as well! Those without their pets can bring a photo of a past loved pet. Free admission. Look out for our posters in and around the villages. Rev. Dr. D. Brierley Jones is looking for Choristers to come along and add their voice to this joyous occasion – no pet required. For further information ring Mr Robin Wilcox on 07818 746054.

Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists perform in an intimate setting. Sunday 3rd December: Martin Simpson. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www.cleeveconcerts@ hotmail.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night. For more information, contact the box office on 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate, booking fees apply).

Santa Fun Run Sunday 3rd Dec, registration from 9.30am, event starts at 11.00am, Pittville Park, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE Start your festivities early and join Written and directed by Ben Crocker. this fun charity fundraiser. Put on Winchcombe Christmas Festival Tewkesbury’s traditional family your finest festive outfit and run 3K Tuesday 5th Dec, 5.00pm pantomime is bound to have you in around Pittville Park. The supported stitches. Sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. charities this year are Cheltenham Tickets: £12 - £27.50. Call the box and Gloucester Hospital Charity, The events cont'd... office on 01684 295074 or visit Samaritans, Research and Please mention Tewkesbury Magazine when Cancer responding to UK advertisers Page 31

...events cont'd 8.00pm, Winchcombe Enjoy late night shopping in a festive atmosphere with local shops, galleries, restaurants, eateries and over 40 market stalls. You can look forward to fantastic shopping opportunities, seasonal food and entertainment. Thanks to the Winchcombe Rotary Club, children can meet Santa in his Grotto (in the Guide Hall), all proceeds will go towards supporting local charities.

Branch of the RNLI invite you to a carol service with the Chaplain, Reverend Dr Adam Dunning and the Gotherington Singers. Join us afterwards for coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome. For more details contact Faith on 01242 261330. www.candtrnli.btck.co.uk Spectacle of Light Friday 8th - Saturday 30th Dec, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

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Treat yourselves to an evening of great live music, including RnB, Jazz and Acoustic Blues. Cheltenhamborn, up-and-coming, young musician Sadie Roach is returning home for this evening with her trio of musicians. The evening will also feature respected Blues musician Michael Roach, who will delight with this rare local appearance, performing his time-honoured mix of traditional blues, jazz and gospel. Tickets available at Vinyl Vault, Cambray Place, Cheltenham or at The Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. £12 in advance or £15 on the door.

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Cheltenham Choral Society, conducted by Ian Higginson, present a Tapestry of Music featuring The Ashcroft Quintet and children’s choirs from Airthrie School and Prestbury St. Mary’s CofE School. The traditional family concert will include a variety of music, old favourites and new works along with seasonal readings and some surprises! Tickets £10.00 (£5.00 under 13), all seats unreserved and available on the door or from the Town Hall Box Office – 0844 576 2210. Tewkesbury Choral Society Concert Thursday 14th December, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Mozart Mass in C Minor and Charpentier Te Deum. For more information please visit www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk. Bring & Share Friday 15th December, 12.00pm 2.00pm, Tewkesbury Drop In, Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Come along and bring a small plate of food to share. £1.00 raffle. Everyone welcome. Contact: 01684 299315. Cheltenham Races – The International Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December, first race begins at 12.10pm, Cheltenham Racecourse One last chance to see some racing action before the year is out. The International showcases top-class race jumping featuring one of the most significant races of the entire season. With live music and a shopping village you can get into the festive spirit and enjoy two days of exciting racing. For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/. Winchcombe Live The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Firday 15th December: Brooks Williams – Virtuoso Americana guitarist. Friday 19th January: True Strays – Blues fuelled rock and roll revivalists. For more information, please visit www. facebook.com/Winchcombelive/. Gloucestershire Young Farmers Glitter Ball Friday 15th Dec, 9.00pm - 1.00am, Cheltenham Town Hall, GL50 1QA The biggest young farmers party of the year! With tickets at just £25.00 for members and £30.00 for nonmembers, don’t miss out on the party of the year! Tommy & The Fuse will

be providing music on the night. To purchase tickets please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/ checkout/view-event/id/116699/ chk/33cd/ref/facebook Roving Crows Concert Saturday 16th December, 7.30pm, Watson Hall, 65 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Tickets (£12) available from and www.rovingcrows.com from Tewkesbury Heritage and Visitors Centre on 01684 855040. Christmas Play Zone Monday 18th - Friday 22nd December, 8.30am 5.00pm, Prince of Wales Stadium, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham Whether you need childcare, want your child to have something fun to do or have them disappear while you do a bit of shopping, we’ve got you covered! Full day £20, half-day £15.00. Childcare vouchers accepted; OFSTED registered. Call 01242 528764 to make your booking. Churchdown Male Voice Choir Concerts Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th December, 7.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH The Churchdown Male Voice Choir will host 3 concerts at Churchdown Community Centre this December what better way to start your Christmas? Tickets are £9 (includes a supper during the interval), and are available from Colin Acton on 01452 714360 but hurry as the concerts sell out quickly. Coffee & Mince Pie Morning Wednesday 20th December, 10.30am - 12.00 noon, Tewkesbury Drop In, Tewkesbury Library, Sun St, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Coffee and mince pies. Come along and meet Drop In members and staff. Everyone welcome. Contact: 01684 299315. Christmas Day Swim Monday 25th December, from 11.00am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU

Take the chance to swim in Sandford Parks Lido’s cold waters on Christmas

Day 2017! The water will be extremely cold so this is event is for people aged 17+ only. The gates will open at 10.30am and a disclaimer will need to be signed before entering the pool. Spectators are welcome to come along. This event has been going for more than 50 years and is free with a donation to the Sandford Lido Charity. Churchdown Postcard, Cigarette Cards and Stamps Fair Thursday 28th December, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Come along to this independent fair attracting 29 dealers that will be buying, selling and exchanging on the day. Refreshments available, along with free car parking and free admission. If you have anything to sell, then please bring it along on the day. For more information, please contact Simon Collyer on 07966 565151 or 01283 820151, or you email simoncollyer289@btinternet.com. Chip Butty Day Friday 29th December, 12.00pm 2.00om, Tewkesbury Drop In, Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Come along and meet Drop In members and staff. £2.00 per person. Everyone welcome. Contact: 01684 299315. Christmas Cracker Friday 29th & Saturday 30th December, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Mixed traffic event. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com. New Year’s Day Racing Monday 1st January, from 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Whether you’re a racing expert or just want to start the new year with some racing action in the fresh air, this racing event is a highlight on the town’s annual calendar. Seven exciting races, fun entertainment and activities for the children (including Paddington Bear) and much more! For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham.

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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Breathe Easy Tewkesbury Every second Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, 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 third Wednesday of every month, 1.00pm 5.00pm at Bredon Village Hall. New members always welcome. Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. 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. Classes take place in the privacy of Aly's home in Bishop's Cleeve and you can expect a generous dollop of fun mixed with the possibility of making a new friend or two. Aly offers mixed menu workshops, full day workshops, 3-week courses and student workshops. To find out more about the workshops or to book a place, please call 01242 692475 or 07438 495254 or get in touch via email: mintncoriander@yahoo. com. For further information and some fantastic recipes, please visit www. mintandcoriander.com and follow Mint & Coriander on Facebook. Tewkesbury Parkinson’s Group First Wednesday of the month, 10.45am - 12.15pm, The Boys' Brigade Community Centre Canterbury Leys, Newtown Tewkesbury, GL20 8BP We offer information, friendship Page 34

and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/localsupport-groups/regions/south-westengland/tewkesbury-support-group Tewkesbury VIPs On the first Thursday of every month, we organise a social club for visually impaired people. We normally meet from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Tewkesbury Baptist Church and enjoy some light musical entertainment as well as having some outings. It’s an opportunity for people, who may have difficulty getting out and are possibly a bit lonely, to a social occasion. Specifically trained volunteers can transport members to meetings for a small charge. Carer escorts are very welcome to stay for the meeting. Students from Tewkesbury School help at meetings and provide delicious homemade cakes at tea time. Please contact Christopher Chapman, volunteer organiser, on 01684 293527 or mail@cchapman.co.uk if you or someone you know would like to join in.

Fitness Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare.lait@cancer-physio.com.

Music Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Road Are you interested in having a good sing? Then come along to our rehearsal nights; no previous experience required. New members always welcome. For more information call 01242 674114.

MARKETS Cheltenham Christmas Market Until Saturday 16th Dec, 10.00am - 6.00pm, The Promenade, Cheltenham Delicious seasonal food and stalls selling a wide selection of festive crafts and gifts. Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9.00am - 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. Christmas Charities, Fine Food & Drink Market Saturday 2nd December, 9.00am 4.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham First stop for cards, gifts and wrapping, plus tasty food! Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9.00am - 2.00pm, Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Christmas Celebration Farmers Markets Friday 8th & 22nd Dec, 9.00am 2.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham The essential destination for the finest local food and produce to satisfy all! Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9.00am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG The Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft 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 please contact Dave Joynes, Cotswold Markets on 01386 840138 or email: Trade.CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com Christmas Gifts Arts & Crafts Markets Sat 16th & Sun 17th Dec, 9.00am 5.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham Tuesday 19th - Sunday 24th December, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Pedestrian Zone, Cheltenham The treasure trove for gifts, treats and that extra special something for someone...

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Tewkesbury Borough Council takes a tough stance on fly-tippers

Left: Flytipping at the recycling site at Morrison’s Following a visit to a recycling site based at Morrison’s in Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury Borough Council has issued two £400 fixed penalty notices and is looking to progress two further cases through the courts regarding fly-tipping incidents. The council sees fly-tipping as a serious crime and has pledged to hold individuals and organisations accountable for their actions. Leaving waste on the floor at a recycling site is considered fly-tipping and can present a significant hazard to the public. If the recycling bins are full, the waste should be taken home or removed to an alternative site. The council wants its residents to find recycling as easy as possible, and so if the bins do appear full, they are encouraged to inform the council using the phone number presented on the bins. Cllr Jim Mason, Tewkesbury Borough Council’s lead member for clean and green environment, stated: “We continue to send a clear message to those fly tipping within our borough, it isn’t acceptable, and we will pursue offenders vigorously. The impact that this crime can have on both our community and the environment should not be underestimated. “We empty recycling site bins regularly but if a member of the public finds that one is full, we would be grateful that they let us know so we can take prompt action.” Both residents and businesses need to be aware that they have a legal duty to ensure that waste is properly disposed of and only transferred to an authorised collector.

Seasonal Savings If you’re planning to buy expensive apps for a smartphone, tablet or computer, don’t go straight to the App Store and pay the advertised price: at this time of year there are lots of special offers on gift cards and you’ll often see Apple or Google gift cards on sale with discounts of 20% off or more from supermarkets and chains such as Boots. The discounts tend to be on multi-packs of cards (e.g. a three-pack of £15 gift cards), but more than one card can be used to top up your available balance.Thus you can use the cards on big-ticket items such as Apple’s £199 music program Logic Pro X, or you could just buy a selection of albums, HD movies or games. The bigger the price tag, the more money you’ll save.

TEWKESBURY DROP IN

Coffee & Mince Pie Morning Wednesday 20th December 10.30am - 12.00pm

For waste that cannot be disposed of by a normal council collection, the council offers the following advice: • For household waste, see if the local household recycling centre can accept the waste. This is usually free of charge and details of nearest recycling centres can be found at www.recycleforgloucestershire.com/ household-recycling-centres-hrcs • Check whether the council can offer a bulky or special collection service. A bulky waste collection service in Tewkesbury Borough can be arranged by calling 01684 2595010. • Use a commercial waste collector. Ensure the waste collector is authorised to transfer the waste. Details of registered collectors can be found at: www.gov.uk/ guidance/access-the-public-register-for-environmentalinformation

Tewkesbury Drop In Tewkesbury Library Sun Street Tewkesbury GL20 5NX

Tel. 01684 299315

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Tewkesbury Useful Numbers CHURCHES

Holy Trinity Church of England 01684 292797 Priors Park Chapel

01684 274837

St Joseph's Catholic Church

01684 293273

St Giles Church of England St Nicholas Church

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Baptist Church

01684 772237 01684 293729 01684 850959

01684 293044

Tewkesbury Methodist Church 01684 297411

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church 01684 295 677

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Bredon Hill Surgery

Church Street Practice

01684 773444 01684 853398

Jesmond House Practice 01684 292813 Watledge Surgery

01684 293278

Badham Pharmacy

01684 290659

Winsome Clinic

07886 310362

Boots 01684 292122 Lloyds Pharmacy

01684 293125

Superdrug

01684 273201

Northway Chemist

01684 299499

HOSPITALS

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222

Tewkesbury Hospital 0300 421 6100

LIBRARIES

Tewkesbury Library

POST OFFICES

Bredon Post Office

Tewkesbury Post Office

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance (Emergency Only) 999 Fire (Emergency Only) 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Police (Emergency Only) 999 Police (non-emergency) 101 NHS Direct 111

TRAVEL

Bus Information Train Information

01452 418630

0845 748 4950

COUNCIL

Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

UTILITIES

Electricty -ÂPower Loss

0800 365 900

Water Leaks

0800 169 1144

Gas Emergency

Water Severn Trent

0800 111 999

0800 783 4444

HELPLINES

Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau

03444 111 444

Directory Enquiries

118 500

Crimestoppers Drugs Helpline

Floodline

Parentline Plus RSPCA

Samaritans

National Missing Persons

0800 555 111 0800 776 600

0845 988 1188 0808 800 2222 0300 123 4999 116 123

0500 700 700

0845 2305420

01684 772349 01684 294606

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