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The Kings of Bling Home & Interiors

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This month is an exciting one with lots of summery events taking place in, and I particularly look forward to the Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival on the 27th and 28th.

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Tewkesbury Borough welcomes new Mayor Councillor Ron Allen was invested as Mayor of the Borough of Tewkesbury at a ceremony held at Winchcombe School last month.

More than 120 guests welcomed the new mayor at the event, including family and friends and local dignitaries.

Ron's borough colleague, Cllr Mrs Elaine MacTiernan, is his mayoress, and his Chaplain is the Reverend Wendy Ruffle, the Minister for Prior's Park, in the benefice of Tewkesbury Abbey.

Ron has lived in Gretton for 41 years, in the Winchcombe area he represents as a borough councillor.

Ron, who has been a councillor for 20 years, said: "I am honoured to be elected as mayor of the borough of Tewkesbury for 2015/16, and look forward to an eventful and exciting year ahead.

My aim will be to raise the profile of the borough where possible, and to encourage publicity and support for my chosen charities through the events and occasions I shall attend during my year as Mayor."

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Tewkesbury Talk

When I was last writing this article I was looking forward to seeing Andy Parsons at The Roses Theatre and eating my Easter eggs. We’ve seen Andy Parsons and Seann Walsh at The Roses since then – both were very good, the Theatre gets some fantastic acts and is well worth a visit. Easter has come, and gone (as have my Easter eggs) and we have seen a General Election, and a new Mayor for Tewkesbury. It seems odd to think that when I was asked to write this column I worried about what to fill it with, now I worry what to leave out!

Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend again proved to be a great success.

The popular walking parade’s theme was Musicals with an array of chimney sweeps, characters from Grease, The Wizard of Oz, even jungle animals, as well as The Manor Players in their Sweet Charity outfits. The River activities had a theme of Henley and there was a great turnout for the boat parade, plastic duck racing and Bell Boat Racing. There was also a local business event in The George

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Watson Hall, a Northern Soul evening, stalls in the Town Hall and Gardens, and a riverside market, as well as fairground activities, and a climbing wall at Back of Avon.

Two of my personal favourites were the ferry running to and from Twyning, and the Dog Show on the Vineyards, run in conjunction with The Happy Dog Training Co. The weekend is aimed at highlighting the community spirit in town, as well as getting people to enjoy the river and all the town has to offer, and the organisers wish to thank all those involved, and those who put up with any disruptions caused. To ensure the continuance of TBW through 2016 and beyond more volunteers are needed at an early stage, and anyone interested in helping should email Carol Crilly at carolcrilly@btinternet.com .

Getting people into the town centre was the main focus of the street market when the High Street was transformed into a giant market place with over 60 food, drink, arts & crafts stalls. It is planned to hold further markets on 25 July and 24 October. Anyone would think that we like our food (and drink) here in Tewkesbury as we see the return of the popular Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival on 27 & 28 June, held in Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds.

There is to be a marquee with over 60 stalls offering the very best of local produce, and this year there is also a cookery theatre with live demonstrations from local chefs, as well as competitions and activities for children. The cost is: Adults £2/day; under 14s Free.

I am really looking forward to the streets becoming awash with colour again as we fast approach the time for the Battle Banners to be raised, in readiness for the Medieval Festival in July. We

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have chosen ours – not an easy task with 135 to pick from. The banners are going up on Sunday 7 June, volunteers are needed to help, especially those who are good up ladders, but there are lots of non-ladder related jobs too if, like me, you get giddy going upstairs. This year there is also going to be a town banner hunt, with a monthly prize of a book of heraldry. A leaflet is being produced, to be collected at shops in the town, which gives information about a number of banners, plus a glossary of heraldic terms. The idea is to identify the holder of the arms and the building they are hanging from. I wonder if our Banner will be on the trail, we have the wonderfully colourful and imposing banner of George Clarence who fought with the Yorkists at the Battle of Tewkesbury, and reportedly was drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine in 1478 after falling out with his brother, the Duke of Gloucester – what a way to go.

Also brightening the streets we will soon see the tubs and coronets around the town springing into glorious colour as volunteers from Tewkesbury in Bloom start readying the town for competition. Judging dates

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have been announced - Monday 20 July is the regional 'Heart of England' judging day while Monday 3 August has been set aside for the national Britain in Bloom judges to visit the town. With this in mind volunteers visited the 3rd Tewkesbury Brownies who are working towards their 'gardening badge'. By the end of the visit, 48 sunflower seeds were carefully potted up. The Brownies each took a sunflower seed to grow on at home, and donated the rest of the seedlings. It is hoped they can be planted out in Victoria Gardens in time for the open day on Sunday 21 June where everyone is invited to enjoy tea on the lawns at 2 pm.

June is a busy month, with the annual rally of the Model Steam Road Vehicle Society taking place on 27th & 28th at Tewkesbury RFC, Gander Lane. The engines are run across the site and through the town, and it is always great fun for all ages. In addition to the working model steam road vehicles there is going to be Traction Engine Rides, a birds of prey display, rides on a model railway, stalls, and side shows. For more information visit 222.msrvs.co.uk/ In the evening of Sunday 28 June, at The Roses Theatre, there is a variety show/concert organised by The

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Royal British Legion. “We Salute You!” features highlights from the BBC TV series ‘Allo ‘Allo performed by The Twyning Players, tunes from Marches Military Wives Choir and a traditional wartime sing-along. The show starts at 7.30 pm and tickets are £15 each from the Roses Box Office (01684 295074).

Recently, I was delighted to be invited to the annual Mayor Making ceremony.

It is one of those traditions, with robes and chains, oaths and pledges that is quintessentially English, and there was a jolly good buffet afterwards to boot. The retiring Mayor, Councillor Chris Danter, had served two terms, having steered the Town Council through some sticky times, and her achievements were praised by the new Mayor, Councillor John Badham (never one to shy away from dressing up). John is a great character and cares deeply for the town, he is chair of Tewkesbury in Bloom and can often be seen walking his two, very friendly dogs around town. The deputy mayor for the year will be Councillor Karen Brennan. Good luck to both of them.

With events happening so regularly in town it is easy to forget that we have beautiful countryside on our doorstep. The river walks provide a fantastic way to escape the hubbub of everyday life, and if we keep our eyes open we get to see lots of native wildlife like this fantastic stork snapped by Mikey Jones, of Sweets & Treats in the High Street, whilst taking his gorgeous puppy Ted for a walk by the Swilgate.

And finally, I would like to wish the Bookworm shop, a very happy birthday as it celebrates its fifth birthday.

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For now I am off to try and squeeze in a few extra lines of cards for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June, so if you have anything you would like me to include in the article you will find me in the Tardis that is Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts, and remember the magazine in now being produced monthly, so I will be scouting out lots of new things to write about.

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Finance Saving for Children What are the Best Options?

By Ann Haldon Children’s savings accounts provide a great way to build a nest egg for later life, perhaps for driving lessons or to fund a gap year, and are a good way to introduce the subject of money management.

We look at three savings options below that could be ideal for your child. These are products that incorporate a range of features and benefits, including tax-free status, instant access, and longer savings terms.

So let’s start with a product that was first introduced in 2011:

Junior ISAs

Junior ISAs are available to children under the age of 18 who don’t already have a Child Trust Fund. New legislation has recently been introduced to allow the transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA, however, and this is due to take effect from April 2015.

The contribution limit for a Junior ISA is £4,080 for the 2015-16 tax year, and there are two types of account available: • Cash Junior ISA: offering tax-free interest and instant access • Stocks and Shares Junior ISA: cash is invested in stocks and shares, with no tax paid on dividends or capital growth Children are entitled to open one of each of these accounts, and although

parents or guardians can open and manage them, the money belongs to the child.

Withdrawals by children are not allowed until they turn 18, but they can manage their own accounts when they reach 16 years of age.

The Junior ISA will be in the child’s name, but parents and guardians opening the account are the ‘registered contacts’ as far as the bank or building society is concerned.

NS&I Children’s Bonds

These are tax-free investments that run for a 5-year term. They can be purchased by a parent, guardian, grandparent or great grandparent on behalf of a child, and each ‘issue’ has its own guaranteed rate of interest which is paid at the end of the term.

The minimum investment amount for these Bonds is £25, with £3,000 being the maximum amount allowed per issue.

Interest is calculated daily and added to the account each year, so that the child also benefits from compound interest.

Children’s Savings Accounts

These types of account can be opened with as little as £1, with most bank and building societies offering at least one savings account for children.

In most cases money can be withdrawn with no notice.

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age of seven they may be able to manage the account themselves, which is a great way for them to learn how to deal with their money.

There are two different types of children’s savings accounts, and you can open more than one: • Easy access: the interest rate will probably be lower with an easy or instant access account, but money can be withdrawn or deposited with no restrictions. These accounts are popular with children as many of them offer free gifts, including piggy banks and toys.

• Regular savings: interest rates will be slightly higher for this type of account, but money is not accessible and you need to make regular monthly deposits into the account. If any payments are missed you may suffer a reduction of interest.

Which savings account you choose for your child depends on your own circumstances.

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Are Rabbits Really a Low-Profile Pet? As lovely as rabbits are, especially as a first pet, you may be surprised to know they can be just as costly and time-consuming to care for and dogs and cats.

When you calculate the cost of a rabbit hutch, food, straw and a run, it quickly adds up, so here are some facts you might want to consider before giving in to the children’s wishes: • Your rabbit will need exercise as much as any other pet, and a hutch on its own simply isn’t big enough. You’ll need to buy a rabbit run of around 8’ x 4’ to allow your rabbit the exercise it needs.

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Bringing a rabbit inside the house means that you’ll need to supervise it carefully to make sure it doesn’t chew through cables and wires. Rabbits also require daily grooming, especially long-haired breeds, as hair balls can be a problem if they block the stomach.

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June Highlights

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We Salute You! The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury Sunday 28 June Actors and actresses from Twyning Players will be joining a raft of talented entertainers at the Roses theatre for a commemorative event in aid of Armed Forces Day this summer. The charity fundraising show, ‘We Salute You!’, is being organised by the Tewkesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion and is taking place on Sunday 28 June at 7.30 pm.

Organisers expect the audience will be rolling with laughter during the Twyning Players’ performance of highlights from the cult classic BBC TV show “Allo Allo” which has been adapted for stage production.

Spokeswoman for Twyning Players Nici Khor who plays the part of German Private Helga Geerhart comments: “When we were approached to play highlights from our 'Allo 'Allo production, we were keen to get involved to help support this fantastic cause. The show organisers felt this fondly remembered wartime comedy would be well received by the audience of We Salute You! The opportunity to act on a professional stage at the Roses theatre is exciting for us, as Twyning Players only have the use of a small stage in the village hall. It will be lovely to reach a new audience as well”.

Tewkesbury Solicitor’s practice, Thomson and Bancks, based in Church Street is sponsoring the event.

“Listen carefully… I will say this only once” From left John Stagg from Thomson & Bancks with Edith (Patti Cane) and Helga (Nici Khor) this one off charity show include the Marches Military Wives Choir who will be providing perfectly pitched harmonies with a selection of popular classic songs, while Annie Martin a former contestant in this year’s talent show ‘Stars in their Eyes’ will be leading a grand sing-a-long finale.

Audience participant is encouraged with flag waving in the isles, and with an opportunity to sing some of the popular tunes of the day which kept British people’s spirits soaring even during the darkest hours, the show is billed to be a sell out.

Even the youngest generation has been given the opportunity

to join in with the fundraising show this year, a local Primary School choir have been invited to perform on stage.

This year Tewkesbury branch of the Royal British Legion have set their own Poppy Appeal fundraising target to £35,000.

So why don’t you ‘pack up all your troubles in your old kit bag’ and come along on 28th June? Tickets are priced at £15 per person and are available from the Roses Theatre Box Office on 01684 295074 or can be purchased online www.rosestheatre.org .

(There is a small booking fee if paying by credit card).

David Bloxham partner commented “Thomson & Bancks LLP is delighted to support this wonderful event again this year, especially as The Royal British Legion is the firm’s chosen charity for the year. We hope it will be a very successful and enjoyable evening in support of such a worthwhile cause.”

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Anyone wishing to book a place can phone 01684 855040 or email tewkesburytic@ tewkesbury.gov.uk

Tewkesbury Heritage Centre is set to welcome back willow expert Susie Early to teach a hands-on workshop.

The event, which will take place on Saturday, 6 June, offers the opportunity for those taking part to create their very own garden obelisk.

Running from 10am to 1pm, the cost of the workshop is ÂŁ35 per person, and pre-booking is essential as there are only five spaces remaining.

The entry fee for the workshop will cover the cost of all materials for the 6ft tall wigwam, as well as refreshments including tea and cake.

The heritage centre hosts a variety of children and adult workshops throughout the year and the borough council, which owns and operates the

No previous experience is needed and those taking part can enjoy their hand-made creation in their gardens for many years to come.

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Getting More Done in a Day

Soon we are going to be having a National Stress Awareness Day. I wonder if this day is to make us aware of stress and if we haven’t got any perhaps we should go out and get some. Seriously, stress and pressure can be okay if it is managed as it helps us to new levels of performance.

If it is not managed it can become a nasty serious illness that requires expert medical treatment which I am not qualified to discuss. Surely, prevention is far better than the cure.

The three biggest causes of stress at work are: 1. The mismanagement of time.

People being not trained how to manage their time, unable to prioritise and not having a system that reminds them of what should be done in a day.

2. People being given a new job, role or task and not being trained how to do it causes massive stress. They don’t perform the new job, role etc and then try to hide that they have not done it and distress follows.

3. Sheer work overload which is rare in the private sector but common in the public sector particularly when there is only a once a year appraisal. A really good manager or boss is appraising, guiding and helping people and most particularly watching for signs of stress and the inability to cope.

So let me address number one, time management. There are only 24 hours in a day so we cannot really manage time all we can do is manage ourselves to time.

Here is an easy three step technique to enable you to do just that.

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3. The following day go straight to number one and do it. Then on to number two and so on.

Yes this plan is incredibly simplistic but it is an outstandingly successful method of time management guaranteed to reduce stress.

If you only complete three tasks out of 20 they are of course the most important. Every day can become a day of achievement as against a day of mere activity AND you will be less stressed AND more motivated.

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Home & Interiors The Kings of Bling

The French kings of the 17th and 18th centuries had enormous influence on aristocratic interiors. For elegance, luxury and splendour, look no further than the styles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI, writes Katherine Sorrell The year: 1681. The place: the royal court in France. And, according to King Louis XIV who had assumed power two years earlier: ‘There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.’ The king was inspired to adapt a small hunting lodge just outside Paris, extend it, and fill it with splendid decoration and furnishings, all in order to glorify his monarchy. Its style was the most up-to-date possible, a new fashion known as Baroque - dramatically dazzling and opulent, epitomised by jewellike colours, large furniture in bulbous shapes, trompe l’oeil paintwork and glittering silver, gold and crystal. The new palace was called Versailles.

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shapes, upholstered with velvet and brocade, and inlaid with exotic materials such as marble, silver, ivory, lapis lazuli and agate.

There were fabrics woven with silver or gold thread, lavish rugs and walls hung with tapestries or covered in marble or mirror. Perhaps most extreme of all was the specially commissioned furniture and lighting made of silver. It was utterly magnificent.

Fashions are forever changing however, and by the turn of the 18th century Louis XIV was urging a ‘graceful and airy’ style on his granddaughter-in-law.

After his death in 1715 the court moved to Paris, where a less ceremonial lifestyle developed, with smaller rooms and lighter furniture. Known as Rococo, it was frivolous and exuberant, all delicate curves and asymmetrical lines while, overall, homes were arranged to be comfortable rather than impressive, colours and patterns soft and feminine. The typical Rococo home featured elaborate plasterwork and carved, painted and gilded wooden panels, walls hung with imported silk or hand-painted wallpapers, all reflected in ornamental mirrors. Furniture often had a curving front and – most typically of all – cabriole legs.

Also known as Louis Quinze style, Rococo was at its height

in France in the 1740s. Within a decade or so, however, a move towards simplicity, combined with a revival of classical forms gave rise to another new look.

In England, it was known as neo-classical; in France, Louis Seize. By the time Louis XVI ascended the throne in 1774 this style was dominant, and he and his wife Marie Antoinette were keen patrons.

While luxury and elegance were still key, somewhat plainer, even geometric designs replaced elaborate decorations, while straight lines and symmetry took over from curves and arabesques.

Key pieces included chairs with horseshoe-shaped backs and tapering, column-shaped legs, striped fabrics and wallpapers, and elaborate window treatments featuring swags and tails. Furniture was grouped sociably rather than placed around the edges of the room, and even featured comfortable, sprung-cushioned upholstery. Louise Seize style could be summed up by two words: expensive simplicity.

But it was not to last. In 1793 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were guillotined. Two years later, the French revolutionary government was established, the Directory, lending its name to the final phase of neoclassicism: Directoire style, sparse, simple and notable for its lack of ornamentation. It was the end of the Louis era, but these remarkable styles have influenced and inspired us ever since.

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The Return of the Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival is set to make a welcome return this month.

Cotswolds Markets Ltd. with the cooperation of Tewkesbury Abbey and supported by Tewkesbury Borough Council will hold the event over the weekend of 27 and 28 June.

The festival will be going back to its roots by being held in the stunning Tewkesbury Abbey grounds and will provide a weekend of fun and action-packed foodie delights.

All the original popular highlights will be there including a food marquee filled with over 60 stalls offering the finest of local produce and foodstuffs from local farmers, growers and producers - including choice items from award-winning cheese, wine and cider makers plus breweries and bakers.

The event will boast a cookery theatre with live demonstrations from local chefs and experts, as well as foodie related competitions to participate in. Families will have plenty of entertainment too with games and other activities.

The festival will open on Saturday, 27 June from 10am until 7pm and on Sunday 28 June from 12 noon until 6pm.

Dave Joynes, of Cotswold Markets said 'We're really hoping to get interest from a wide range of stallholders to help make this event a fantastic experience. We've got so much talent in our local area and the food and drink festival will be a great way for them to showcase their work - Please get in touch if you would be interested taking a stand'

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Making A Pest Of Themselves

by Pippa Greenwood They might be small but aphids - widely known as greenfly and blackfly - are one of the most common and widespread garden pests, with more than five hundred different species found in the United Kingdom alone. Greenfly and blackfly vary in colour, from green or black to grey, yellow, pink, brown or kaki. The majority are about 2mm long Most damage is done throughout spring and summer but there are aphids feeding somewhere pretty well throughout the year.

In sheltered parts of your garden or in greenhouses and conservatories, some can be found even during the cooler winter months. They can breed rapidly and this is often done asexually or without need of a male. For much of the year females are predominant and give birth to huge numbers of genetically identical offspring.

The symptoms they cause include leaf yellowing or other brightly coloured discolouration, puckering, poor growth and stunting. The plant sap on which the aphids feed has an extremely high sugar content; in fact it is so sugary that the aphids cannot digest it all, so their excreta is very sticky and sugary. This is called ‘honeydew’ and you may have noticed it beneath aphidPage 26

If vegetables are more your thing then you may see the black bean aphid as it forms dense colonies especially at the shoot tips and beneath the leaves of broad beans in the spring. If you pinch out the aphid-encrusted shoot tips on beans the problem is often solved.

blue tits, ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings will all help. In some situations it is also worth introducing biological controls and these work especially well in an enclosed area such as a greenhouse or conservatory.

Aphid predators such as the larva of the midge Aphidoletes and even ladybirds, can all be purchased, as can the tiny parasitic wasp Aphidius.

Ladybirds (available from my website, www.pippagreenwood. com) are perfect for using on aphid outbreaks anywhere in the garden from pots and borders to hanging baskets and hedges. The great thing with these is that, once established they will start to breed and add to the natural ladybird population.

Another common one is the woolly aphid which attacks apple trees and is also often seen on ornamental Malus such as crab apples, pyracantha and cotoneaster. Colonies of the aphid covered with white, waxy, fluffy fibres develop on the bark, especially near pruning cuts on older stems, or on younger stems where they also cause swellings on the stem.

There are a number of different chemicals (including organic or ‘green’ ones such as those based on fatty acids or plant oils) available for controlling aphid pests too, but not all are suitable for use on every plant, so check the label carefully before buying or using, and always follow the instructions carefully.

It is pretty well impossible to garden without aphids causing some grief – the best you can do is to reduce their numbers. Encouraging naturally occurring predators such as

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infested plants. Because it is so sugary, honeydew attracts harmless but unattractive black ‘sooty moulds’.

On roses there are several species of aphid which may attack, often forming dense colonies on shoot tips, new leaf growth and flower buds.

These aphids are mostly green, pinkish or yellowish in colour and up to 3mm long.

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Garden waste customers encouraged to renew online Residents who are signed up to Tewkesbury Borough Council’s garden waste scheme are being reminded to renew their subscriptions online.

Tewkesbury Borough Council has just issued around 4000 renewal letters to garden waste customers, and wants to highlight how convenient and quick it is to renew online.

Importantly, the council understands that sometimes going online may not be easy for some people and by making its services available online means its customer services advisors are available for those that need to communicate over the phone or face-to-face.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Group Manager for Corporate Services said: “Encouraging our residents to use our services online is a priority for us – not only does it save the council money, it is much more convenient for our customers as they can do it at a time of day that suits them. All you need to do is visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/doitonline.”

Customers just need to visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/doitonline at a time that suits them, and fill in the simple form.

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Father’s Day in Kemerton When: Sun 21st June, 2pm-5pm Where: Kinsham Lane, Kemerton, Worcestershire, GL20 7HX

Why not plan an afternoon out in Kemerton for all the family to enjoy this Father’s Day? Several of Kemerton’s lovely gardens will be open to the public - all located in the lover part of the village close to the parish church of St. Nicholas.

The church will also be the venue for a performance by the Heart & Soul Choir, performing 3-4pm, renowned for their stirring renditions of spiritual music from around the world.

The church will also feature a flower display with face painting and other activities laid on for children.

Gardens open include Kemerton Court which features a fabulous walled garden where fruit trees,

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning and trying to curry favour with the young.

Quite a few middle-class breakfasts must have been ruined when the newspapers of 11th June 1965 were opened. For the news was truly shocking. The Beatles were to receive MBEs in the Birthday Honours List!

It’s difficult at this distance – and almost impossible for people who weren’t around at the time – to realise what a big deal this was. And if anything it seems comical that so many retired colonels sent their medals back to the Palace in disgust.

What blimps these outraged fuddy-duddies must have been, we think today; and the apocalyptic language with which they expressed their horror – the Beatles were “vulgar numbskulls”, snarled one; Britain would fall “even deeper into international ridicule and contempt”, howled another; and the word “debased” appeared over and over again – makes them seem even more so.

As for the newly-elected Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson, who had put the Fab Four up for their gongs, he was vilified as subverting the honours system

But how wrong those criticisms were, for this was not an act of subversion, but of absorption.

The Beatles had become hugely successful dollar earners, with nine US number one singles and four US number one albums to their credit so far, as well as the creation of an enormous American market for other British acts; and that made them part of the Establishment and entitled to all the honours that came with it.

The Beatles themselves sensed this and seem to have been uneasy over it. John Lennon reportedly worried about being seen as a sell-out and had to be talked into accepting his MBE by Brian Epstein; and the Lovable Moptops famously tried to make a pantomime of their investiture that October, turning up in John’s psychedelic RollsRoyce, wearing unconventional suits, smoking a joint in the Palace loos (later and rather unconvincingly denied), and trying (and failing) to banter with the Queen.

perhaps it was the shocking headlines of 11th June 1965 and the events that followed that spurred the Beatles into escaping from the curse of light entertainment – of Saturday morning children’s TV shows, of guest slots on Lulu (or, worse, a show of their own), of Royal Command Performances, of touring unto exhaustion. Once “Help!” was finished later that year they put the three-minute love-songs (albeit the superior and beautifully crafted threeminute love-songs) of the first half of the career behind them and started exploring their talent in earnest.

And then Brian Epstein died; and although his death was tragically untimely (and although he was no showbiz monster to compare with the likes of Larry Parnes or Simon Cowell) it did finally complete the process that had started at Buckingham palace of freeing the Beatles from the light entertainment treadmill that had ruined so many of their great contemporaries – notably Dusty Springfield – and left them with nothing to do but create. So perhaps, ultimately, we have Harold Wilson to thank for The White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be.

Four years later John confirmed that he had never been happy with the whole business when he returned his medal – without a trace of irony! – in protest at Britain’s involvement in the Vietnam and Biafran wars. So

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which can dissolve into clear thinking, enabling a fresh view and the ability to move forwards and get on with life. According to Gary Craig, the founder of EFT “the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system”. By tapping on a series of acupressure points, EFT helps to balance the body’s energy system and restore positive flow. EFT and Hypnotherapy complement each other because once the negative charge has been eliminated positive suggestions can be powerfully reinforced using hypnotherapy. EFT is a simple and empowering technique that Rachel can teach so that you, as a client, can use it confidently at home for self-help.

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The Big Top Roll up, roll up! June’s a time for carnivals, fetes and of course, the circus is coming to town. Whether these travelling entertainers bring joy or terror to the towns they visit, it’s all ‘fair’ game as far as we’re concerned, and it’s made for some great novels.

Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen Newly-orphaned scholar Jacob Jankowski decides to kiss his old life goodbye and skip town, hopping on a passing freight train. It turns out to be the travelling Benzini Brothers and their Flying Squadron, billed as ‘the most spectacular show on earth’.

Bedazzled by the glitz and glamour of the big top and the circus performers, Jacob falls head over heels in love with someone he definitely shouldn’t and he soon finds out that carrying on the affair could be the most risky of death-defying acts.

Something Wicked This Way Comes - Ray Bradbury Thirteen year olds James Nightshade and William Halloway find they have the unenviable task of saving the souls of everyone in their Midwestern town after a ‘dark carnival’ arrives. Can the best friends overcome the mysterious and evil ‘Mr Dark’ who is casting a spell over the local community, tempting them with their deepest, darkest secret desires? It’s a gripping novel that combines fantasy and horror. Should we fear what lurks in the shadows, or embrace it?

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The Carnivorous Carnival - Lemony Snicket One for the Young Adult agegroup now and if you haven’t read any of Lemony Snicket’s offerings then you really must.

The Carnivorous Circus is the ninth novella in the series and follows the continuing exploits of the orphaned Baudelaire children who are trying to escape from the clutches of the evil Count Olaf. In this instalment, the intrepid and inventive children must disguise themselves as circus freaks to hide in amongst the acts of the Caligari Carnival.

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A Son of the Circus - John Irving Not what you’d call ‘classic Irving’ but brilliant none the less, this tale of serial killings, twins separated at birth, class differences and even a dwarf chauffeur will have you wondering who on earth ‘dunnit’ in the bustling Indian city of Mumbai. It has a pretty intricate plot-line and a fantastic cast of colourful characters designed to cause confusion and intrigue in the mind of the reader. The Great Blue Nile circus features heavily but the story twists and turns like some great, rolling river and you’ll get totally washed away by it.

Full Tilt - Neal Shusteman If you thought carnivals were all merry-go-rounds and candy floss, think again. Sixteen year old Blake’s got himself in a right pickle: he’s chased his thrill-seeking brother Quinn into a carnival that’s free to get into, but could cost you your life to get out of. Blake finds he’s locked in a terrifying game where he must survive seven deadly sins before dawn.

Blake must face his own inner demons and deep-seated fears to save his and his brother’s souls. It’s a terrible notion but a tantalising read.

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What's On in June Showborough House Sculpture Garden Ongoing until 14 June, every Thursday - Sunday, 10.30am - 4pm, Showborough House near Twyning Affordable Garden Art Exhibition and sale showcasing over 60 sculptures and indoor exhibition of work by local artists. Teas & coffee available. Food is served at The Village Inn on Twyning Green and The Fleet at Twyning Riverside Pub. Admission: free, donations welcome. For more information visit: www.showborough.com Guided Walking Tour Tewkesbury Battlefield Thursday 4, 7.30pm The Crescent, Tewkesbury 2 hour guided walking tour of Tewkesbury Battlefield. For more information visit: www.tewkesbury.org.uk Drop-In Crochet Saturday 6 June, 10am The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Informal sessions - bring along your latest project - whatever form it may take - and join others to chat and crochet in a creative environment where you can find inspiration and share tips with those around you. Includes coffee and cake. Admission: £5.00.

Garden Willow Workshop Saturday 6 June, 10am – 1pm Tewkesbury Heritage & Visitor Centre Garden Willow Workshop with Susie Early. Cost: £35 - includes all materials and refreshments.

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Carnival Workshop Saturday 6 June, Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury Would you like to join the Medieval Festival Parade on Sunday July 12th? Then come along to this

carnival workshop for families and individuals and create some amazing medieval inspired costumes and props. Session must be pre-booked, small charge applies. For more information or a book form please email: parade@ tewkesburymedievalfestival.org Throckmorton Air Show Saturday 6 June The UK’s largest emergency services and military show.

Admission by advance ticket purchase only. For more information or to book visit: www. throckmortonairshow.com

Open Farm Sunday at Overbury Farm Sunday 7 June, Overbury Farm, Overbury, GL20 7NR Overbuy Farm is going to open its doors as part of Open Farm Sunday. There will be free hosted farm tours and tractor and trailer rides at 9am, 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Booking essential. For more information or to book please contact Claire on 01386 725111 or email: reception@ overburyestate.co.uk Midsummer Murder Fish and Chip Special Saturday 13 June, 7pm to10pm Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Come onboard of ‘The Cheltenham Fryer’, a special Fish and Chip Train, for a leisurely Saturday ride through the beautiful Cotswolds. While you enjoy your Fish and Chips an exciting murder mystery will be acted out in front of you. Please note this is an adults

only event. Admission: £28 (there is a £1 postage charge per complete booking). For more information visit: www.gwsr.com Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 1pm-6pm, Ashton Under Hill Come and see 24 beautiful gardens, three of which are open for the first time in several years, plus all the usual attractions. For more information visit: www. ashtonopengardens.co.uk Eckington Flower Festival and Open Gardens Sat 13 & Sun 14 June, 10am – 6pm, Eckington (on the B4080 between Pershore and Tewkesbury) Flower Festival in Holy Trinity Church – the flower theme is ‘Bible Stories‘. In the village many large and small gardens will be open to the public throughout the weekend.

There will be refreshments available in various venues. Further attractions during the weekend include: Morning Dew, Clog Dancers, Fashion Show, Great Bake Off, Classic and Vintage Cars, Maypole Dancing, Children’s trail and wellie workshop, Pudding Parlour and stalls. Admission: £5, school children go free. Tickets can be purchased in the Church and at Free Car Parks. Free car parking.

For further information call 01386 751698 or visit: www.eckington.info

GWR Classic Vehicle Days Sunday 14 June, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Combine the scene of historic road transport with a backdrop of vintage trains at this very special

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...events cont'd from p39 event. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel, but for those just planning to admire the cars there will be a small admission charge.

Garden Week Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June, 10am - 5pm, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Sudeley Castle is celebrating its

gardens being at their finest with daily garden tours and an exhibition of amateur art inspired by the grounds of the Castle. Normal admission.

Guided Historical Walk of Tewkesbury Tuesday 16, 23 and 30, 7pm meet Meet at the Abbey Gates opposite the Bell Hotel, Tewkesbury Admission: £4 for adults and £1 for children.

Craft Fair Wednesday 17 June, 10am – 2pm Tewkesbury Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL Craft Fair presented by Creators of Craft, a recently formed group of interested crafters who have recognised a need for high standard quality crafts and crafts fairs. Come along and buy some beautifully unique and lovingly handcrafted products/gifts.

There will be a Tea Room with homemade cakes and sandwiches.

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GWR Day Out With Thomas Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends visit the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Please note that entry to the site will be by ticket only.

Cheltenham Challenge Sun 21 June, Cheltenham Racecourse The Cheltenham Challenge is the only off-road event for runners or walkers that follows a scenic course on sections of the Cheltenham Circular Footpath, Cotswold Way and Winchcombe Way. The annual event has raised over £520,000 for more than 75 charities so far and you can help raise more - run or walk the challenge to support your favourite charity. You can chose between a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultimate challenges.

For more information visit: www. cheltenhamchallenge.org.uk Miniature Steam Rally Saturday 27and Sunday 28 June, 10am, Tewkesbury Rugby Club Ground, GL20 5PG (M5 Jn 9) The annual Model Steam Rally is back showcasing over 70 working Model Steam Road Vehicles and static models.There will be children’s and family entertainment, train and tracion engine rides, trade and craft stands as well as a birds of prey display. Hot and cold drinks, food and ice-cream will be available.

Bring along your Mamod engine and join the fun! See the engines working as they would have been used. Free parking on site.

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craft tables are NOT allowed, all craft must be of a single type.

Come along and meet artists, find out more about their craft, watch demonstrations and buy some beautiful pieces. For more information visit: www. craftinaction73.co.uk Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival Saturday 27, 10am - 7pm and Sunday 28 June, 12 Noon - 6pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds

The popular Food and Drink Festival will return to the Abbey Grounds showcasing a variety of local produce - with over 60 stalls there will be something to cater for everyone’s taste. Further highlights of the event will include a cookery theatre with live demonstrations from chefs and food experts, food related competitions, as well as plenty of entertainment, games and activities for the little ones.

Midsummer Speed Fest (Midland Hillclimb Championships) Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, GL52 9RD Cars, cavalcades & strawberries on the lawns. For more information and tickets visit: www.prescotthillclimb.com Crescendo Big Band Performance Sunday 28 June, Doors open at 7pm, Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury Music from 8pm-10.30pm. Tickets: £9. For more information see: www.crescendoband.co.uk

We Salute You! Sunday 28 June, 7.30 pm The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury Charity variety show organised

by Tewkesbury Royal British Legion in aid of The Poppy Appeal.

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MARKETS Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN

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.

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information please contact: Dave Joynes, Grenchurch Markets Ltd on 01386 840138 Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market 2nd Saturday of every month, 9am - 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

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Summer Solstice Summer Solstice (sometimes also referred to as Midsummer) falls between June 21st-22nd, and celebrates the longest day and shortest night of the year, the sun reaching its highest point in the northern hemisphere, and the very pinnacle of summer-time.

Midsummer is celebrated with a variety of different traditions and celebrations around the world – and indeed around our own country, with parties commonly held from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Cornish coast, and in particular at Stonehenge, where tens of thousands gather every year for an all-day festival, watching the sun rise early on 21st June and celebrating the longest day with everything from quiet observations to full-on festivities.

The lighting of bonfires often forms a big part of the culture, celebrating the burning light of the sun and mirroring it, a tradition stemming from pagan and Celtic roots.

In addition to having huge Pagan significance, the solstice is relevant too to some branches of Buddhism and those who practice Yoga, in which Sun Salutations often play an important role and the sun is something very much worthy of reverence.

The solstice can be explained by the angle of the earth’s axis, the tilt of which is the reason we experience our four seasons each year. When the axis tilts towards the sun during the summer months we know here in the UK, winter is of course in the southern hemisphere, rotating entirely by the time we reach the opposite end of the year.

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John Moore Museum regenerates important 15th century building with Heritage Lottery Fund investment.

The John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire has received a grant of £189,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), it was announced today. Alongside other funds that have already been raised and pledged, the grant will enable the museum to refurbish the Old Baptist Chapel, a Grade II* listed building which is believed to be the earliest Baptist meeting house in the UK. The project, which will cost £250,000 in total, starts in April and is due to run until May 2018.

Simon Lawton, curator, said: “The Chapel is such a beautiful building and in its way as vital to our local heritage as our abbey. The Heritage Lottery Fund grant will enable us to give the building a facelift and make it much more user friendly. We’ll also be opening it up for hire to local groups so that the town gets full use of this important, yet hidden, architectural gem.”

The project has taken over two years of planning and consultation with the local community, including the Tewkesbury Baptist Church who own the building and Tewkesbury

Borough Council who were the former lease holders. The aim is to repair and restore the building for future generations so that everyone can explore this fascinating part of our national heritage.

The Chapel will have new interpretation, including an exciting computer generated reconstruction of a coded minute book, as well as a bespoke kitchen and toilet. New heating and lighting will be installed too. Later in the year a full programme of educational events will begin.

Nerys Watts, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, we’re delighted to support the John Moore Museum as they bring their historic chapel back into use for the community and visitors to enjoy.

We’re particularly impressed by the volunteering and educational opportunities the project offers and the heritage attraction and community space promises to benefit even more people.”

The museum and the chapel are run by The Abbey Lawn Trust, a registered charity with 70 years’ experience of preserving historic

buildings in Tewkesbury. The Trust owns 23 properties within the precincts of Tewkesbury Abbey, which, with one exception, are all listed by English Heritage, the great majority as Grade I. These buildings include one of only two surviving English ranges of medieval timber framed houses and former shops dating from the 15th century.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Asset Manager Andy Noble said: “We’re really pleased to have worked so closely with Abbey Lawns Trust and the Old Baptist Trustees on this project, which opens up the fantastic opportunity for members of the public to access and use this historic building.

We wish the trust every success in its future venture, and we will continue to work very closely with everyone involved to ensure the site and the surrounding area is maintained and able to be enjoyed by those who visit.”

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