Love Local Magazines - Tewkesbury Dec'18

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Old Year, New Us You will have seen The Tewkesbury Magazine published by Glos Directories for the last few years either landing on your doormat each month or when you’ve picked up a copy at the various places we arrange for drop-off.

Well, ‘The Tewkesbury Magazine’ still exists – you are looking at it! – but we’ve ended 2018 with a name change and a fresh new look.

As the logo on the front says, we are now called Love Local Magazines, and this is the Tewkesbury edition of our six areas.

Although we will be changing the website and email addresses too (these things are so much work) all the old contact methods work, and the phone numbers stay the same. And of course, we still have our lovely advertisers old and new, the local news and popular articles and puzzles

are included as ever.

This has all been a fun distraction from what I should have been doing – Christmas shopping. I have the added challenge of it being my son’s birthday on Christmas Day, so I have this creeping feeling of panic washing over me. Everything does always get there, I just really don’t know how.

As this is the last edition of the year, the Love Local Magazines office would like to wish all our advertisers, readers and loyal distributors a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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CONTACT US If you are a resident, a distributor or want to contact us about what's included in the magazine call Anne on 01242 388 366 or email Anne@lovelocalmagazines.co.uk If you are an advertiser with us now, or would like details about advertising, call Lorraine on 01242 388 368 or email Lorraine@lovelocalmagazines.co.uk

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Christmas Carol

Chris and Sophie had become engaged after what Chris’s parents, Kevin and Jenny, considered a bit of a whirlwind romance, so inviting Sophie’s mum over for Christmas dinner had seemed like a good way for the two families to get to know each other.

Carol had arrived earlier than expected, accompanied by a vibrant purple perm, flashing reindeer antlers and a crate of stout.

“I’ll just park myself here.” She wedged herself at the kitchen table. “Pass me a bottle will you?”

“I’m surprised our Chris didn’t offer you a lift,” Jenny said, taking a glass off the shelf. “It’s not how we brought him up, is it Kevin?”

Carol knocked the cap off her stout on the edge of the table. “Men! My third husband 6

treated his python better then he treated me.”

“Have you been married three times, Carol?”

Jenny stirred the bread sauce nervously.

This was news.

“I wish I’d stopped at three.” Carol shook her head. “Mind you,” she added with a belch, “I’m currently young, free and single.”

She fluttered her eyelashes menacingly at Kevin, who affected a sudden fascination with the contents of the cutlery drawer.

“Let’s hope divorce doesn’t run in the family,” Jenny laughed nervously, “for all our sakes.”

“Nah, my daughter’s got her head screwed on right.” Carol waved her almost empty glass. “Of course, she was engaged to that chap from the fish market. Nice lad.” She took a final slurp. “Hold your horses I said to her, do you really want your curtains

smelling of crab sticks?”

“When was this?” Jenny asked casually, turning down the gas under the pan of sprouts.

“It was after she’d called off the wedding to that other chap, who worked on the bins.”

She adjusted her drooping antlers. “I wasn’t keen on him. He had really long arms.”

“Is that right?” Jenny nudged Kevin.

“And then there was that fella from Hartlepool.” Carol reached for another bottle. “I’d say, on average, she gets engaged every six months. I’ve stopped bothering the hat shop now.”

“Who’s Rose?” Kevin asked, relieving Chris of his load.

“Sophie’s mum,” Chris said, taking off his coat.

“Then who’s Carol?” Jenny asked.

“Carol? That’s what the missing aunt’s called.” Chris sounded surprised.

“Apparently she’s a bit of a handful.”

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Jenny looked at Kevin in alarm.

“I wonder what’s holding the lovebirds up?”

Jenny folded up a tea-towel decisively.

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“Certainly love.” Kevin followed her, relieved to be out of the kitchen.

“Well that’s Christmas ruined,” Jenny whispered to him at the foot of the stairs.

“Why’s that?” Kevin said.

“Sorry, we’re late.” Chris, his arms laden with gifts, leaned over to kiss Jenny’s cheek. “Merry Christmas.”

“What held you up?” Jenny said.

“And where’s Sophie?”

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Potted Smoked Salmon

This is the perfect starter for the lunch on the big day – you can make it the night before and the recipe will easily double up if you are feeding a crowd at Christmas!

Ready in 30 minutes, plus chilling time | Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

275g honey roast salmon flakes 250g smoked salmon slices, chopped

100g unsalted butter, softened 125g full-fat soft cheese

2 tsp creamed horseradish 1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Fresh dill sprigs and green peppercorns, to garnish Slices of toasted brown or granary bread, to serve

Reserve about 25g of the salmon flakes for garnish (cover and chill in the fridge until required).

Place the rest of the salmon flakes in a food processor with the smoked salmon, butter, soft cheese, horseradish and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process for a further few seconds.

Divide the mixture between 6 small ramekin dishes and level the surface. Cover and chill in the fridge until required. Garnish with the rest of the salmon flakes, dill sprigs and green peppercorns.

Serve with toasted brown or granary bread.

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Most supermarkets sell packs of ready-flaked honey roast salmon but if unavailable just buy ready-cooked smoked salmon fillets and roughly flake the fish, discarding any skin and fine bones.

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A visit to

Last month, Love Local Magazines were invited to review Tewkesbury Park Hotel's new 'Mint' restaurant. During the last four years, the hotel underwent a ÂŁ10 million renovation and this trendy new restaurant, which seats up to 100 diners, brings the renovation to a successful end.

The name 'Mint' reflects the restaurant's fresh cuisine and ties in with its stylish interior.

Green walls and fresh potted herbs on all tables are only a few of many nods to the new name. The restaurant has stunningly beautiful panoramic views and you certainly feel as if the outdoors has been brought inside.

We received a warm welcome with Gin cocktails and were offered a selection of exquisitely presented food samples. We tried the Forest of Dean fallow deer venison, which was cooked to perfection; Gloucester Old Spot pork belly with a mango, honey & ginger glaze; Bibury Trout & Coln Valley smoked salmon mousse with mouli & lime mayo; and Indian mint & aloo tikki chat.

After trying these simply delicious savoury bites, we moved on to the pudding plates.

Well, what can I say, we were in heaven!

Head Chef Anuj Thakur certainly knows how to do puddings. The Blood orange & white chocolate cheesecake was everything a cheesecake should be, the Dark chocolate tart was divine, and the Mint & matcha green tea parfait with mojito sorbet was not only totally unique but also another hommage to the restaurant's name.

'Mint' takes full advantage of the finest seasonal ingredients available from local producers so whether you are after a quick bite to eat or a corporate meal, the restaurant provides an informal and relaxed dining experience. Tel. 01684 272300

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What foods should you avoid feeding your dog this Christmas?

As tempting as it is to share your favourite festive treats with your dog, there are certain foods they shouldn’t eat – and some are potentially deadly. So which ones should you avoid giving to your dog this Christmas?

Turkey Turkey is a rich meat that can disturb a dog’s digestive system, potentially to the point of serious illness. Some dogs may be fine with a tiny amount of white boneless turkey meat, but the skin is very fatty and the bones are a choking hazard.

Chocolate Chocolate is one Christmas treat that needs to be avoided at all costs unless you buy doggy chocs for your pet.

Chocolate contains a compound that’s poisonous to dogs – in fact, chocolate poisoning is so serious that if they eat too much they’ll need to have their stomach pumped.

Mince pies, Christmas pudding and Christmas cake Raisins are severely toxic to dogs, with grape and raisin poisoning being a common problem often requiring 10

veterinary intervention to prevent further serious health issues – one of these being kidney failure.

Nuts Nuts can cause severe gastrointestinal problems for your dog, with obstruction of the bowel being a particular issue.

Some varieties of nut, including pecans and walnuts, can bring on seizures and should be avoided at all costs.

Clearly, there’s a case for watching your dog very carefully over Christmas. It’s all too easy to leave chocolate or nuts lying around, and they’re only too quick to take advantage of the fact.

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By Ann Haldon

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People across Gloucestershire are invited to join Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice to celebrate the lives of loved ones at a special festive remembrance service held at St Matthew's Church (Clarence Street, Cheltenham) from 6.30pm on 5th December.

Featuring Christmas carols, choir performances and readings alongside a time for remembrance and reflection, the service will be followed by festive refreshments.

The gathering gives the opportunity to celebrate cherished memories of loved ones, and guests are invited to write a dedication on a special candle which will be displayed during the event on a wall of light.

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Cheltenham’s Boxing Day Challenge returns to raise money for Winston’s Wish Registration has opened for the popular Boxing Day Challenge at Cheltenham Racecourse, now in its 10th year! The good people of Gloucestershire are once again invited to join in a Christmassy challenge and burn off some festive calories all in the name of a good cause.

Cheerful challengers can choose to either walk, jog, run, trot or gallop the two- or four-mile course for charity.

And what better way to kick-start Boxing Day morning than by grabbing a burst of fresh winter air and getting those endorphins flowing?

This fun and family-friendly challenge, which will be held at Cheltenham’s Racecourse starting at 10.30am, is open to all ages and levels of fitness, from children to competitive runners; dogs are more than welcome too!

are also being offered the chance to fundraise should they wish to further support the charity and to secure a Winston’s Wish t-shirt or running top for keeps. Visit the Winston's Wish website for useful fundraising tips and tricks.

For the first time this year, participants

Winston’s Wish is looking for volunteers to help out on the day with registration, refreshments and to cheer on the runners. If you are interested, visit www. winstonswish.org/boxing-day-challenge or email community@winstonswish.org.

Pre-registration tickets (£9 for adults, £5 for children) are available to buy in advance from the Winston’s Wish website. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day at £12 for adults and £6 for children.

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PICTOGRAMS

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WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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1. The final episode of which TV show was the most-watched TV show in the UK on Christmas Day 2015?

2. In a 1992 Christmas special, who fails to give his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, the engagement ring she wanted when he didn’t realise what she was pointing to, and instead gives her a picture of an engaged couple that was next to it in the shop?

3. Screened on Christmas Day in 2003, Sleepless In Peckham was the final episode of which long-running TV sitcom?

4. On Christmas Day of what year did a Doctor Who episode called The Time Of The Doctor see Peter Capaldi take over from Matt Smith as the Doctor?

5. Which TV series features a robot Santa Claus who, due to a programming error, judges almost everyone to be naughty and every Christmas, goes on a murderous rampage?

6. The title character in which TV show lived at 52 Festive Road?

7. Broadcast on Boxing Day 2015, The Farmer’s Llamas was a Christmas special of which TV show?

8. Which character from EastEnders was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009?

9. Introduced in the first episode of The Simpsons, what breed of dog is Santa’s Little Helper?

10. On the TV show South Park, who brings presents to boys and girls whose diets have been high in fibre?

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THE OXFORD BEATLES Live at Parabola Arts Centre

15 DEC, 8PM The Oxford Beatles are a cover band that perform the music of The Beatles, with not a wig, nor funny accent in sight!

In 2017 the band commemorated the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album with a fivenight run of live performances of the album in Oxford’s Simpkins Lee Theatre. The sold-out show saw the band accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra, Indian classical musicians plus their newest member, the Fifth Beatle, Greg Hooper on keyboard.

Previous Oxford Beatles gigs have been dominated by The Beatles’ early material.

Songs from the Studio Years sees the band focusing on the more complex Beatles songs that marked their transition from a live touring act to a studio band.

The show will include songs from Revolver, spanning all the way to Let It Be, a four-year period of recording that includes classics such as Something, Here Comes The Sun and Revolution.

Performing as a five-piece, audiences can expect to hear some of the more complex songs from this period, with the band reproducing the iconic Billy Preston keys parts of the late Beatles material for the first time (Get Back, Don’t Let Me Down). www.everymantheatre.org.uk

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The Life List Job Done

A job interview is an opportunity to shine.

It’s like a first date after the prospective employer has read your carefully prepared (i.e. highly subjectively written) CV. What could possibly go wrong?

Here’s a handy list of things not to say at a job interview:

1. “Do you get to keep the pens? I’m always running out at home.”

2. “What’s the policy on making international calls? Or should I just keep it to Skype to show I have financial acumen?”

3. “How much sick leave can I take in the first year?” (Not helped by coughing or clutching a body part while you’re speaking.)

4. “I sometimes look after a cat – any problems with bringing it into work?

It hardly ever scratches people.” (Sharing cute cat pictures is unlikely to sway things in your favour.)

5. “It is okay to leave early on Fridays because my buddies and me like to get into the weekend mood early?”

6. “I don’t do courses; can someone go for me instead and take notes? Or can we rely on Wikipedia for everything?”

7. “Can I get Internet TV on my computer?

It’s only for financial forecasts. And sport.

And cartoons.”

8. “I think qualifications are overrated. Nothing beats learning on the job. Ask my dad – he's an air traffic controller.”

9. “Where do I want to be in five years?

Somewhere that pays better than this place.”

10. “I’d now like to give an overview of my skill set through the medium of interpretative dance.”

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TRANSPORT - More than getting from A to B If you’re anything like I was, you switch off when you hear the word 'transport'.

You think about cars and trains, roads and railways. It’s all about machines and getting from A to B. That’s how I used to think before I started working for the Cheltenham-based community transport charity Community Connexions.

It’s easy to take transport for granted, especially if it’s all around you, but imagine if you couldn’t access it. How would you visit loved ones, attend vital health appointments, or go shopping for food? This is the reality for many local individuals and groups that are helped by community transport every day.

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and requests for 45,000 more journeys a year by 2020.

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Community transport is about more than just connecting places, it’s about connecting people.

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Christmas Mincemeat Slice

This delicious festive slice can be served warm as a pud with custard, thick cream or brandy butter or simply cool completely and serve instead of mince pies.

Ready in 1 h 15 mins, plus chilling & cooling | Makes 12-14 slices INGREDIENTS 225g plain flour

165g unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1 egg yolk blended with 1 tbsp cold water 75g caster sugar

300g good quality mincemeat 50g ground almonds

2 tbsp flaked almonds

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Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs (alternatively pulse in a food processor until fine breadcrumbs).

Remove 100g of the breadcrumb mixture and cover and chill in the fridge. Stir 25g of the sugar into the remaining mixture, then stir in the egg and water and mix to a firm dough (adding a little more water if needed). Knead lightly then wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm square tart tin. Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Line the pastry case with baking paper and baking beans and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the lining paper and beans and bake for a further 5-7 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Cool slightly.

Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4.

Spread the mincemeat in the pastry case. Mix the rest of the sugar and the ground almonds into the reserved pastry crumb mixture and scatter over the mincemeat to cover completely.

Return the tin to the oven and bake for a further 25-30 minutes or until the crumble topping is pale golden. Scatter over the flaked almonds and leave to cool before removing from the tin and cutting into 12-14 thin slices.

The Top 10 of Motoring The top 10 most expensive motors, according to Luxhabitat: 1. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita: £3.6m 2. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: £3.4m 3. Lykan Hypersport: £2.6m 4. Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere: £2.5m 5. Aston Martin Valkryie: £2.4m 6. Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio: £2.3m 7. Pagani Huraya BC: £2.1m 8. Ferrari Laferrari Aperta: £1.7m 9. Zenvo TS1: £1.5m 10. Mazzanti Evantra Millcavalli: £900K

Confused.com’s top 10 most stolen cars: 1. Mercedes C-class 2. BMW X5 3. Range Rover Sport 4. Mercedes-Benz E-class 5. BMW 3 Series 6. Land Rover Discovery 7. Range Rover Autobiography 8. BMW M3

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9. VW Golf 10. Audi RS4

From the Honest John website, we come to a rogue’s gallery top 10 of cars that gave the least overall owner satisfaction.

1. Ford Ka 2. Citroen C1 3. VW Touran 4. Fiat 500 5. Renault Laguna 6. Renault Megane 7. Peugeot 407 8. BMW Z4 9. Citroen C3 10. Vauxhall Vectra

So, where do that leave us?

Just that buying a far-Eastern made, midpriced, security equipped car, won’t get you onto any of these top-10s. Happy Motoring!

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Gardening

Get Fit And Garden!

up heavier clay soils. Any exposed grubs and other soil pests will feed the birds and minimise pest problems next year.

Get some digging done if the soil is not too wet, but limber up first. Keeping your back straight and your knees bent helps to reduce the risk of injury.

Winter is a good time to prune apple and pear trees. Use sharp secateurs to remove dead, dying and diseased branches, as well as branches causing the tree’s crown to be too congested.

Re-set any loose brick or similar edging around paths, beds or steps, and replace any damaged stones, pavers or bricks.

Carefully clear debris, dead foliage and stems from flower beds, but leave some dry foliage and stems over the bases or crowns of plants, especially those of the more tender perennials such as penstemons.

There’s nothing like some time in the garden to clear your head and get the blood moving. Fresh, cool air will wake you up and get you thinking positively, and your garden will benefit.

Removing damp, clogged up leaves from the lawn with a spring-tined rake will prevent patches of faded grass and is good for upper arm muscles! Collect and bag up the leaves and rot them down to make leaf mould, a brilliant and free soil conditioner.

If the soil in cleared areas is sufficiently dry, fork it over to help the frosts break 22

Smooth, hard garden surfaces such as patios, paths and steps become dangerously slippery if algae and debris build up on them over the winter, especially when wet. A stiff brush or yard broom and plenty of elbow grease is the best solution I know.

Wet and very windy weather can cause shrubs and trees to become loosened in the soil, so re-firm the soil around the root area and make sure the plant is still in the soil at the right level.

You’re bound to feel better after all that air and exercise, so reward yourself with a cuppa and admire your handiwork before heading inside for a nice hot bath!

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreen wood.com and you’ll find some great

gardening items and perfect Christmas gifts for gardeners: a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift card (great vegetable plants and weekly advice from Pippa), stylish cloches, the fantastic SpeedHoe, raised bed kits, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club?

Written by Pippa Greenwood

Limber Up!

After too much time inside, and in cold weather, take care before you spring into action:

• Wear plenty of clothing when you go outside and remove layers gradually as you warm up.

• Limber up gently to slowly loosen up your arms, legs and back.

• Don’t do any single task for too long – rotate the jobs for perhaps ten minutes at a time, so you don’t put any one area of your body under too much strain.

• Give yourself regular, short breaks and don’t forget to drink enough.

• Bend your knees when lifting and if in doubt call on a friend, relative or neighbour to give you a hand.

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WINTER DIARY

Your useful guide to local events in and around the area

DECEMBER DICK WHITTINGTON Until 5 January, The Roses Theatre, GL20 5NX Traditional family pantomime.

Tickets: £15 - £25; family & group discounts available.

Box Office: 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org ALADDIN PANTOMIME Until 13 Jan, The Everyman, Cheltenham Written and directed by Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan, featuring Tweedy the Clown. www. everymantheatre.org.uk.

SANTA SPECIALS First Saturdays & Sundays of Dec & 20-24 Dec, GWSR, Toddington Station, GL54 5DT Travel with Santa and his young elves on an early 1960's diesel rail car. Incl. mince pies, hot/cold drinks, biscuits and fruit. Presents for the children. Free parking.

Limited tickets at £15 per adult/child: www.gwsr.com.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 4 December, 5pm 8pm, Winchcombe Late-night shopping event.

T: 01242 602925

OPEN SCHOOL SESSIONS 6 Dec, 9.30am, Woodmancote School, GL52 9HN For the Reception 2019 24

class. Tel: 012242 674312

CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS Every Fri until 14 Dec, 10 11.30am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A different seasonal Christmas craft every week. £45 (incl. admission/entry into the Castle & Gardens and refreshments). Email tess. hirst@sudeley.org.uk.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

BY STEAM TRAIN 8 Dec, 7pm, GWSR, from Toddington Station In aid of the RNLI. £10 for adults, £5 for children from 5 yrs to 12 yrs. T: 01242 621405. www.gwsr.com CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 8 Dec, 7.30pm & 9 Dec, 3pm, The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury Town Band T: 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org CLEEVE CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT 8 December, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve £10. T: 01242 674114 www.cleevechorale.co.uk

SPECTACLE OF LIGHT 8 & 9 Dec, 13-23 Dec, 2730 Dec, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Experience the night-time magic of Sudeley through a beautiful new illuminated trail.

Alice in Wonderland theme. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk AFTERNOON STROLL 9 Dec, 2pm, Meet at Warder’s Alley (High St, beside M&Co) Around the lanes & alleys of Tewkesbury. £2.50 T: 01684 294939

CHRISTMAS GIFT & TASTER FAYRE 11 Dec, 6 - 8pm, Isbourne House, 3 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH Buy gifts from local businesses and try out holistic therapies with taster sessions.

Entry £3 (incl. a glass of mulled wine & a mince pie).

THE INTERNATIONAL 14 & 15 Dec, 10.10am, Cheltenham Racecourse Races, followed by Christmas Party. http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/ HANDEL'S MESSIAH 15 Dec, 7pm, Tewkesbury Abbey

ROVING CROWS 22 Dec, 7.30pm, Watson Hall, Tewkesbury Tickets £12 from Tewkesbury TIC. T: 01684 855040 http://rovingcrows.com CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 25 Dec, 10.30 - 11.30am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham Swim at 11am. Adult only

(age 17+). Free entry, donation welcome.

BOXING DAY CHALLENGE 26 Dec, 10.30am - 12pm, Cheltenham Racecourse Run, jog or walk around a 2or a 4-mile course in support of Winston's Wish. All ages & fitness levels welcome. Preregistration tickets: Adults £9; Children £5. Tickets on the day: Adults £12; Children: £6.

CHRISTMAS CRACKER 29 & 30 Dec, GWSR, Toddington Station Two-day steam and diesel mixed traction gala. www.gwsr.com

COMING UP NEW YEAR'S DAY RACING 1 Jan, 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Exciting races & family entertainment. From £7.50. http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 17 - 20 January, Thurs & Fri 7pm, Sat 12pm & 4.30pm, Sun 2.30pm, The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham

Promenade Productions proudly present a traditional family pantomime. Script

by Alan Frayne. Tickets £10-15. Call Showcase on 01242 224144 or visit www. promenadeproductions.co.uk.

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

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

1ST BREDON SCOUT GROUP Beavers: Wednesdays, 5.30 6.30pm, Cubs: Tuesdays, 4 - 5.30pm Volunteers needed during term time.

Fiona McKeand: 01386 751493, fionamckeand@ btinternet.com.

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

Tea and cakes. Free entry. 01684 296238

CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry.

Libby Cleal: 07776 301767.

CRICKET PRACTICE Sundays, 10am - 12pm, Bushley Cricket Club More players wanted, esp. for ladies team, to join in the last of the indoor nets this month. Kit & coaching provided. Any experience catered for. 01684 292350 or 07812 179002.

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

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

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

Variety of courses. 01242 692475, 07438 495254, mintncoriander@yahoo. com. Info & recipes mintandcoriander.com, Facebook Mint & Coriander.

PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Weds/month, 10.45am - 12.15pm, The Boys' Brigade Community Centre Canterbury Leys, Newtown, GL20 8BP. Information, friendship and support for

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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES continued people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Regular events and social activities.

Jane Henderson: 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk.

TEWKESBURY CARE TO SING 2nd Weds/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, GL20 5DR For those with memory problems and their carers/ companions. Sing your favourite songs together.

Tea & cakes. £2.50/person.

01684 772559

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

Transport can be arranged.

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

FITNESS

HEIDI'S HEROES Mondays 11.30am 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre

Fitness class open to those with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis.

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Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@ cancer-physio.com.

Free admission. Shop lovingly handcrafted items (no bought in goods allowed) and meet the makers. T: 01684 291845. creatorsofcraft.co.uk

MUSIC

FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sat/month, 9am 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG Local produce and local arts and crafts. Dave Joynes: 01386 840138 or Trade.

CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com

PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL YOGA Tuesdays, 6 - 7.30pm, Ashchurch Village Hall Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards. No previous experience required; taster sessions available.

Sandra Lewis: 01242 572068 or info@sandra lewisyoga.co.uk.

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

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

01242 602236

SHOPPING

CRAFT FAIR 10 & 28 Nov, 10 - 4pm, Tewkebury Town Hall

COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11.30am Tewkesbury Town Hall Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, seasonal vegetables/fruits, plants & shrubs. Refreshments.

GENERAL RETAIL MARKET Weds & Saturdays, 9am 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN. More info Dave Joynes, 01386 840138.

GIFT, CRAFT & FOOD FAYRE 5 Dec, 10am - 4pm, Tewkesbury Town Hall Wide variety of stalls. Refreshments, homemade cakes & bacon rolls. Free entry. www.emporium-events.co.uk

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Finance

Don’t let Christmas costs ruin your New Year: 3 ways to stay in control of spending this December

a few months helps gets you back on track financially.

How do overdrafts work?

An overdraft that’s pre-arranged with your bank means you can withdraw more money than is in your current account, up to an agreed limit. There is generally a set period of time that the facility is available, and typically a charge for each day you’re overdrawn.

Overdraft fees vary between banks, but generally include a charge for setting up the facility, a fee for each day it’s used and a renewal fee if you need to extend it. Some providers offer fee-free amounts, whilst others base their daily charge on the level of your overdrawn balance.

DAILY DEALS WEBSITES

If you’re wondering how to manage your Christmas spending more effectively, saving, budgeting, and making a list is just the start. Here are three other ways you might not have considered to start the New Year with a healthy bank balance and reduced financial stress.

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Take advantage of the growing number of daily deals websites and you can save a significant amount at Christmas.

Wowcher, Groupon, and Living Social are just a few of the sites where you’ll find great deals on gifts, experiences, fitness products and lots more.

It’s straightforward to sign up, and you can receive emails with the latest deals.

It’s easy to get carried away when you have access to so many discounts, but if you do your research and stick to your list, it should save you money overall.

How do deals websites work?

You simply sign up with your email address and you can get targeted gift ideas, often with a significant discount. Key in the hometown of people you’re buying for and you’ll

receive ideas that are local to them – meals out, afternoon teas or experience days, tailored to your family and friends.

PREPAID DEBIT CARDS

Prepaid debit cards are an alternative to bank debit cards and credit cards.

You don’t have access to your entire bank balance or the credit limit on your credit card – it’s preloaded with a specific sum of cash, and you can only spend up to this amount.

How do prepaid debit cards work?

You won’t be credit-checked when you apply for a prepaid card, but a number of different fees may apply, including

application and transaction fees. Some providers charge monthly fees and top-up fees, whilst a renewal charge may apply as these types of card expire after three years.

It’s easy to be swept up in the spirit of giving at Christmas, but it can take months to recover from overspending.

Whether arranging an overdraft with your bank, applying for a prepaid card, or taking advantage of a few daily deals works for you, they could all help you take control of your Christmas spending and enjoy a peaceful and financially harmonious New Year.

By Ann Haldon

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