Tewkesbury Magazine April17

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April 2017

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Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

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Balance Transfer

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the April issue of your local community magazine, which as always is packed full of local businesses and interesting articles for you to read. The Easter holidays will soon be upon us and you will find lots of local events in the What’s On section of the magazine should you be stuck for something to do with the family! I must get organised as the Easter bunny will soon be paying us a visit. Each year I limit my children as to how much chocolate they’re allowed by hiding away their stash after they’ve had a few treats, only to find myself digging in after they’ve gone to bed. So in a bid to cut our family’s sugar intake, I’ve asked the Easter bunny for fewer chocolatey treats and requested he hides some arts & crafts activities instead to keep the kids entertained and to reduce my annual intake of chocolate in April! Maybe we’ll even squeeze in a family walk after lunch on Easter Sunday. Happy Easter to all our readers! Remember to like our Facebook page and to follow us on Twitter in order to keep up to date with all the local businesses and events in your area. Enjoy this month’s issue! Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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MARTIN LEWIS Money Sins Balance Transfer By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert

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may be worth looking at. The 3 Balance Transfer Golden Rules Getting the right card's only half the job. Once you get it, you need to use it the right way.

repayments are set to only just cover the interest, so repayments drop as debt drops, prolonging the debt period.

a) Repay at least the set monthly min, or you can lose the 0% deal. The same can be true if you bust your credit limit. b) Always clear the card or shift again before the 0% ends, or rates jump to the representative APRs, typically 18% to 20%. c) Don't spend or withdraw cash on them, it's rarely at the cheap rate. Instead, shift your debt to these cards, then put it away somewhere not to be used. A final thought on this. The best way to clear debts is to repay as much as you can and be wary of only repaying the minimum repayments. That’s dangerous. Minimum

For example, with £3,000 on a typical card, repaying minimum repayments it’d take you 27 years to repay, costing £4,000 in interest. Now you may say to me “I can’t afford to pay more.” Yet in the first month the minimum repayment would be about £70, and if you fixed your repayment at that rather than letting it drop, you’d clear the debt in five years. Yet if you’ve multiple debts, order them in terms of interest rates, and throw all spare cash at repaying the one with the highest rate (as it’s growing fastest). Just pay minimums on the rest. Once that’s clear, focus on the next most expensive debt and so on. Are you in debt crisis? The solutions above are for those who can manage their

debts. Yet if you a) can't meet even the minimum monthly payments b) have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year's salary or c) can’t sleep due to your debts, or have depression or anxiety because of them, then you’re in what I define as debt crisis. Forget the above and get free, one-on-one debtcounselling help from www.CitizensAdvice.org, www.capuk.org, www. StepChange.org or www. NationalDebtline.co.uk. They are there to help, not judge. The most common thing I hear after is: "I finally got a good night's sleep". Martin Lewis is the Founder & Chair of Money Saving Expert. To join the 12 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip

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Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Serves 4

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Ingredients: • 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1tsp Dijon mustard • Pinch of sugar • 100g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4. Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes. To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves. Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing. Serve immediately.

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Administering a Deceased’s Estate – What Does it Involve? With the large number of celebrity deaths occurring in 2016 many of us have been prompted to consider our own mortality. But if the worst happens and a loved one dies have you ever considered the practical steps that you would need to take to deal with their affairs? After the practicalities of registering the death and arranging the funeral, the deceased’s financial affairs need to be dealt with. If the deceased left a Will this directs who does what and who gets what. The deceased’s assets and liabilities form their “estate” which will need to be administered by the Executors in the Will. The administration will consist of collating details of the assets and liabilities, paying liabilities

(including inheritance tax), collecting in the assets and then distributing the correct assets to the right beneficiaries. To do this you may require a “Grant of Representation”, one form of which is a Grant of Probate being the document issued by the Court recognising the authority of the Executors to administer the estate. Administering an estate can be time-consuming, complicated and emotionally difficult. Matters may be particularly complicated if the deceased died “intestate” i.e. without having made a Will. If you therefore need any assistance, we can help ease the burden and worry by helping and guiding you through the legal process. We also appreciate that

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Expert embroiderers to recreate civil war banners The charming rural Gloucestershire Church of Bromsberrow, St Mary the Virgin, recently hosted visitors from the Guild of Embroiderers Worcester branch who will be recreating the unique civil war standards, or banners, for a major exhibition to take place in the Worcester Commandery in autumn. Accompanied by Kerry Whitehouse, the exhibition organiser and the Churchwardens, Maggie Pettit and Sarita Gingell, along with Shirley Jackson and Marilyn Wrighton, carefully measured, photographed and recorded finite details of the flags such as the circumference of the tassels to ensure their reproduction will be exact, even using the same ‘distressed’ colours, silks, wool and other fabrics. Kerry said the exhibition promises to have something to interest everyone, and having the embroiderers work in public view will certainly be a major attraction. Article and photographs by Jan Long

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Flower Power by Pippa Greenwood Blooming Hollyhock Flower You can inexpensively and easily grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home. Just about every perennial flower is available to grow from seed, and once they have reached flowering size they’ll just keep on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or use a seed catalogue and start planning; you could save a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

make sure you collect up any that falls on the surface below. Once the compost is in the tray or pot, firm it down so that there are no large gaps beneath the surface, and level it off to make it easier to sow the seeds evenly and at the same depth. You can make your own tamper using a piece of wood with a small block of wood nailed to it to make a ‘handle’.

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It is easier to look after seedlings if the seed has been sown in straight rows; make the rows using a plastic plant label. Check the packets for the correct depths for the seeds, and if you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber (or a pencil if you don’t have one). RootTrainers are ideal for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Don’t sow too densely or the seedlings will need more thinning out and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak. Once in place, just cover the seed with compost.

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If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth.

thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small, it is best to stand the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, so the compost absorbs water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced. Finally, label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Keep them fed and watered as they grow and in just a few weeks or months you will have some great plants ready for the garden. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls for leather jackets, vine weevils and other pests, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Unlocking the Severn for People and Wildlife – The Severn Rivers Trust The Severn Rivers Trust is an environmental charity that works across the Severn catchment to improve and protect the River Severn. The Trust has entered a partnership with the Canal & Rivers Trust and the Environment Agency to deliver an exciting new project. The £20 million project, funded primarily by the Heritage Lottery Fund and EU LIFE programme, is focussed on a little-known species of herring the Twaite Shad. An important food source for the local population, and a rival to salmon and eel in economic importance, Shad were once commonplace throughout the Severn Estuary supporting a vast fishing industry. Now a species of international conservation concern, they spend most of their adult life at sea but migrate far up the river to spawn in Spring, earning them the colloquial name - The May fish. However, during the industrial revolution weirs were introduced to the river to maintain its depth and enable the transport of goods by canal. This made the River Severn an artery of trade and fuelled the growth of industry and population along the river, but it blocked the passage of all migratory fish, affecting the Shad most of all.

can be seen from the bank of the Tewkesbury Ham, passing through a notch in the weir, but volunteers are needed to help observe them. So if you want to see a local natural wonder, and help us protect this important species, please get in touch with the Trust at tim.thorpe@severnriverstrust.com or call 0770 758 5799.

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Home & Interiors Refresh Your Home For Spring shelves and light fittings, shampooed rugs, washed loose covers and curtains and taken duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning mirrors and windows – and scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar will give them a wonderful sparkle.

As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring. Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned tidy up! Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; don’t let worn out, unusable and unnecessary items take up space. Clean house After clearing space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with a deep clean. How good will you feel when you have washed down the front door, wiped Page 28

Have a brush with paint Has your paintwork seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes? Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? Painting is a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved. Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour. Yellow, blue and green are all associated with spring – and Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellowgreen shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Use with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look. Include a dash of pattern Your backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons, triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel) are still current, as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic

By Katherine Sorrell botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone. Up your game with accessories Replace old accessories with on-trend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants. You don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically. Add some scent Instead of artificial air fresheners, use natural wax scented candles. Alternatively, try reed diffusers with essential oils, or simply arrange locally sourced, scented flowers (those from abroad don’t tend to smell so good). And, try to dry laundry in the sunshine outdoors – you can’t beat that beautiful fresh smell. Bring the outdoors in Now the warmer weather is here, open the windows and get some air circulating around your home. It might even be warm enough to sit outside, so think about pressure washing your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue and cleaning down your outdoor furniture. After all, it’s not that long until summer… Main Image: Artificial bulb jar £5; faceted vase (set of three) £12; short botanic herb jug £12 (small) and £25 (large); green glass tea light holder £5 (large) and £4 (small); fern glass tea light holder £10.50: all from The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400; tch.net.

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To begin with, we had a chat about my general health and wellbeing and discussed if I had any areas where I was experiencing discomfort or if I had any injuries in the past that may still be causing me pain. I told her that I have had a back injury and was currently experiencing pain from spraining my ankle. I was asked to remove my shoes and sit on the couch so that Kristy could evaluate my spine. After that I simply laid back and relaxed for the rest of the session while Kristy started the treatment. Her seemingly light acupressure-type touch allowed her to engage with my body and to improve my range of mobility, easing areas of tightness. After the session I felt very calm and relaxed. I felt generally lighter and the tension in my shoulders and lower back had gone. I would thoroughly recommend you book a session with Kristy to experience this incredible treatment for yourself. Simply call 01684 594033 or 07758 105578 to book an appointment or to learn more about the various treatments Kristy offers. - Written by Harriet Court from Glos Directories

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Finance Ways To Reduce ‘Hidden’ Spending So You Can Save Money Or Pay Off Debt By Ann Haldon wastage as consumers are encouraged to buy more than they need – a particular danger if you also shop when you’re hungry.

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Cars An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive. Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate. Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save. You can check the price

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On April 22nd April Tewkesbury Vintage Fair will be raising money for the Mayor’s Charity Fund. One of this year’s causes is Hope for Tomorrow. Having hit its target, ‘Helen’ the new - Karen Brennan, Tewkesbury Town Mayor

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The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is a charity funded air ambulance service which is dedicated to saving the lives of local people in Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. The crew attends serious incidents across the region by helicopter or critical care car. During 2016 GWAAC attended 1,735 jobs, 302 of which were in Gloucestershire. When someone is seriously ill or injured time is of the essence, and expert help is needed fast.

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Waste collection changes in Tewkesbury borough Many of Tewkesbury borough residents will have a change to their waste and recycling collection day from April 2017. Approximately 65% of homes will either have a new collection day or the collection weeks may switch. A rise in new homes throughout the borough has meant that Tewkesbury Borough Council’s waste contractor, Ubico, has needed to review the way collection rounds are scheduled in order to make them more efficient. The decision to adjust the schedule was also made to coordinate with the introduction of a brand new waste vehicle fleet which is more economical to run, more flexible to operate and Page 42

can hold more waste. Last month, residents have received a new leaflet through the post telling them what their new collection day will be. An important point to note is that food waste will be collected in a separate vehicle and most likely caddies will be emptied at a different time to the waste or recycling bin. If this happens, the bins haven’t been missed and the next crew will follow some time afterwards. Lead member for clean and green environment, Councillor Jim Mason, said: “Reassuringly, even if your bin day changes, the type of service you receive will not change. Green bins and food waste will be collected one week with blue bins and more food waste

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Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. The event is organised by Cheltenham North Rotary and all profits will go to LINC and Rotary nominated charities. For tickets go to www.cheltenhamwinefestival.com GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016. Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest

please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405. The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury Charity Concert Saturday 1st April, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury An evening of music provided by The Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, The Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra and The Gloucestershire Youth Choir. Tickets are just £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children under 16. Tickets for this event can be purchased from the Abbey Shop, Jennings Carpets and Chamberlains Stationers. 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 an 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. Tewkesbury Battlefield Walk Sunday 2nd April, 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. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 4th April, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer,

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spectators are welcome. The event is promoted jointly by Winchcombe Cycling Club and Cheltenham & County Cycling Club. For more information, please visit www.winchcombecc.org.uk. Aquathlon Series 2017 Sunday 9th April, 9.30am, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury Enter now for a great multi-sport workout featuring a 400-metre swim and a 5k run, go on it'll be fun! For more information please call Phil Johnson racedirector@ tewkesburytriathlon.co.uk. Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 9th April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. Children’s Wednesdays – Science & Nature Wednesday 12th April & 19th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Mad Science will spend the day with us providing interactive workshops with various experiments including slime making while Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be running Forest School sessions, exploring the more natural areas of the castle gardens and discovering the creatures and habitat up close. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing – wellies are welcome! Included with admission. The Easter Joust Sun 16th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Jousting returns to Sudeley Castle this Easter. The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances from both stunning horses and great experienced horsemen. Included with admission. Vale Country Fair & Point to Point Horse Races Sunday 16th April (Easter

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- 4.30pm, Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Step back in time to the good old days with our Vintage Fair. Enjoy authentic entertainment including live music, jive dancing and a vintage fashion show, visit our Vintage Beauty Parlour and Pop up Tea Room and browse over 25 stalls crammed with vintage clothing, kitchen ware, collectables, jewellery, books ornaments and more! There will also be a few vintage and classic cars parked in the street. It’s a great day out for all vintage fans of all ages, so don’t miss out! Entry £1, in aid of the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk, email: tewkesburyevents@gmail. com or phone 01684 438385.

N.A.C. Conference Saturday 22nd and 23rd April, 7.00pm, Gloucester Cathedral The N.A.C., National Association of Choirs, is staging their annual conference in Gloucestershire on the weekend of 22nd/23rd April. The conference always features a grand concert with some of the member choirs performing. This year, visitors can hear some of the best choirs in the county perform together. Four male voice choirs, mixed and ladies choirs will join to create a wonderful evening of music. Tickets, which are usually in high demand, can be obtained from Mr & Mrs Acton on 01452 714360 or there may be some at the Cathedral on the night. Most seats are unreserved and tickets cost £10 each, which is excellent value for such an event. Don't miss this chance to hear different choirs and, perhaps, get inspired to take up singing! Cleeve Chorale Spring Concert Saturday 22nd April,

7.30pm, St. Michael's Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale are holding their Spring Concert on Saturday 22nd April 2017. Under their new Musical Director they have a varied programme including items from some of the world's best composers - Mozart, Handel and Pergolesi. They will also be joined by some of the county's best soloists with orchestral accompaniment. Tickets are £10 each (children under 16 free) on sale at George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores or on the door. Refreshments included in the price to complete the evening. Musical Charity Evening Saturday 22nd April, Doors open at 7.30pm, show will start at 8.00pm, Theoc House, Barton Street, Tewkesbury Come along and enjoy songs from the great music legends of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Stourbridge-based entertainer, Richard Griffin, will shake up Theoc House with hits from Elvis, The Beatles, Tom Jones, Elton John and many more – dancers welcome. A licensed bar will be available. The event is in aid of the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow and is being sponsored by Stefan Robert’s team at Roberts Express Delivery. Advance tickets £5, available from a number of high street outlets including M&Co, Bookworm Bookshop and Cards and Gifts. Tickets will also be available on the night at £6.50. GWSR - Wartime in the Cotswolds Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd April Take a trip back in time and enjoy the railway's nostalgic and lighthearted look at life in the Cotswolds in the 1940s. Please note that entry to the site will be by ticket only, there is no free entry. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and

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see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 23rd April: Cara Dillon. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please contact 03336 663 366. Cheltenham Jazz Festival Wednesday 26th April Monday 1st May, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1AD The popular Jazz Festival, now in its 21st year, is returning to Cheltenham bringing us an exciting mix of local talents and international stars. The Festival will run for six days and takes place in a tented festival village featuring a Big Top stage, the Jazz Arena, a family tent where workshops, performances and sing-alongs will take place, and a food and drink area surrounding the Free Stage. For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 26th April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed. A friendly, social afternoon with some experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com. Spring Grand Sale Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th April, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee with top

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...events cont'd quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There will also be a food hall. More information including opening times and ticket purchasing can be found at www.ukgrandsales.co.uk. Please note, tickets do not include entry to the Castle, Exhibitions, Rooms or Garden. A Day at the Races Saturday 29th April, 7.00pm Woodmancote Village Hall Woodmancote Cricket Club invites you to a Night at the Races.Free entry to all Woodmancote residents (ticket required to include free nibbles), bar available. For more information call 07971 426558. The Crescendo Big Band Afternoon Concert Sunday 30th April, Doors open 3.00pm, Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY

Hall, Near Tewkesbury Run by Local Curtain Maker, Raspberry Hen Fabrics, the workshop will enable attendees to make and keep a drum lampshade. Cost: £35, all materials included, no sewing needed, suitable for all abilities. The course runs at an easy pace. Good choice of fabrics and shade sizes available. Booking essential – please contact rachael@ raspberryhen.co.uk or call 07811 045055. For more information, visit www.raspberryhen.co.uk.

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 Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/ local-support-groups/regions/ south-west-england/tewkesburysupport-group

Cheltenham Poetry Festival Poetry in Motion Monday 15th May, 8.30pm, Various venues A night of poetry, cinema and readings by four international performance poets: Melanie Branton, Tim Vosper, Kay Baxter and David C. Johnson, plus an exciting selection of poetry films by award-winning film maker Diana Taylor. Films include Burne Jones and the Fox, the film of Anna Saunders' Indigo Dreams Collection. Tickets are £5.00 and £7.00 and can be purchased by calling 01242 522852.

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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES

Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear renowned jazz vocalist Catherine Sykes who regularly tours with the Glenn Miller UK and Nick Ross Orchestras. You can expect the very best of swing and jazz music from this talented 18 piece ensemble now in its 33rd year run with musical director Tony Sheppard and former BBC radio presenter Bob Lee. Entry: £7.50. Lamp Shade Making Workshop Friday 5th of May, 10.00am 2.30pm, Teddington Village

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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. 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 and support to

Beginners Mat Pilates Class (Ladies Only) Mondays at 11.15am, Ashchurch Village Hall, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8LA

Fun beginners class, new faces welcome! A relaxing blend of mobility, core work & stretching. Work all aspects, strengthen your lower back, increase your natural tone, improve your posture & balance/coordination. Perfect for getting back to exercise after a break. £8 PAYG or courses available. Please bring your own mat. To book call 07528 471091. Web: www.synergispilates.co.uk 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

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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 Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881.

MARKETS 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 Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and 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.

All shook up for local cancer charity Tewkesbury Town Mayor, Karen Brennan, will wrap up her fundraising efforts for her charity with a night of fun musical entertainment, before handing over the reins to her deputy. Karen's year-long fundraising efforts for the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow is due to culminate in a nostalgic evening at Theoc House on Saturday 22nd April. The venue will be filled with songs from the great music legends of the 1950's and 1960's right through to the 1970's. Luckily for Karen, Stourbridgebased entertainer, Richard Griffin, has managed to find a slot in his busy diary and has agreed to shake up Theoc House with hits from Elvis, The Beatles, Tom Jones and Elton John just to name a few. There will be a licensed bar and for more energetic party goers

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there will be the chance to try out dance moves to rock and roll hits as well as to the popular music of the era.

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The event is being sponsored Hope for by Stefan Robert’s team at Tomorrow is Roberts Express Delivery who a Cotswoldsprovide haulage, house removal based cancer and storage services from their charity which Newtown Trading estate base. provides mobile Advance tickets are priced at chemotherapy £5 and are available from a units to enable number of high street outlets patients to including M&Co, Bookworm Karen handing over the first fundraising have treatment Bookshop and Cards and Gifts. closer to home. Tickets will also be available cheque and there's more to come! The van visits on the night at £6.50. Doors Tewkesbury hospital on a regular open at 7.30pm and the show basis. The funds from this event will will start at 8.00pm. go towards providing a second - Written by Shelby Powell generation vehicle with the latest equipment and improved comfort for cancer patients. Last year, the charity won a Queens Award for Enterprise for innovation; in partnership with the The Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Dame Janet NHS, they launched (in blue) and dignitaries with Karen at the the world’s first mobile Trotter Queen's Award for Enterprise ceremony.

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Prostate cancer charities helped by Puckrup Hall Golf Club Members of Tewkesbury's Puckrup Hall Golf Club, led by 2016 club captain Tony Tombs, have had a fantastic year's fundraising for prostate cancer charities. A number of successful events over the past year raised a magnificent total of nearly £10,000, which is being shared between the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK, and the local Gloucestershire charity, the Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group. Presenting cheques for both charities to Roger Powell, chairman of the Cotswolds group, Tony Tombs said “These two charities were chosen because I felt the need for better awareness of this type of cancer. As the majority of our members are men it was guaranteed to be well supported. So I'd like to give a big thank you to all our members and staff here at Puckrup Hall Golf Club”. Thanking the club, Roger Powell said “This amazingly generous donation will really help our charity's efforts in supporting Gloucestershire men affected by prostate cancer, and their families. It's also going to boost our campaign to raise public awareness of the disease. It's still

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Tony Tombs (left) presenting cheque to Roger Powell the case that even though prostate fantastic research into the causes cancer's the commonest cancer in of prostate cancer, and into better men - it kills more that 10,000 UK diagnosis and treatment”. men every year - most men know The Cotswolds group has evening next to nothing about it. We'd like meetings at the excellent Maggie's everyone to know something about Centre, close to Cheltenham Hospital, the symptoms, and also to know that on the second Monday of each month. in its early stages prostate cancer There's also a separate informal may have no symptoms at all!” get-together later each month for men Roger Powell also said that he was delighted to acknowledge the donation to the national charity. “I know this money will be put to very good use by Prostate Cancer UK, helping them to fund some

with prostate cancer and their wives/ partners. For more details go to www. cotswoldsprostatecancer.org, or ring 07703 477391. And you can find out more about Puckrup Hall Golf Club at www.puckruphallgolfclub.co.uk.

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PROGRAMME of EVENTS for 2017 Friday 7th April STRICTLY COME WELLIE DANCE Fun Night at the Civil Service Social Club with The Fabulous TOP Mix. Plenty of parking. Saturday 22nd April CHELTENHAM FLAG DAY (Help please) Sunday 14th May LUNCH & TALK (venue to be decided) Speaker: Geoffrey Miller “Reminiscences of the Queen’s Bank Manager” Saturday 10th June TEWKESBURY FLAG DAY (Help please) Sunday 9th July SEA SUNDAY SERVICE TEWKESBURY St John the Baptist Church, Chaceley, nr Tewkesbury Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd July GLOUCESTER DOCKS Commemoration of 150 years of the RNLI Lifeboat

“City of Gloucester” was launched in the Docks Thursday 3rd August BREDON COFFEE MORNING (Help please) Bredon Village Hall September (Date TBC) ITALIAN EVENING AT GIANNI’S Saturday 30th September - Sunday 1st October PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB (Help please) Friday 6th October QUIZ NIGHT & FISH AND CHIPS SUPPER at St Luke’s Parish Church Hall Friday 27th October COFFEE MORNING AT PEGASUS COURT St Stephen’s Road Thursday 9th November, 7.30pm for 8.00pm start AGM & INTEREST EVENING at the Civil Service Social Club Tewkesbury Road. Plenty of parking. Everyone welcome. Saturday 2nd December SOUVENIR & CHRISTMAS CARDS STALL at The Charity Market on the Promenade Thursday 7th December 999 EMERGENCY SERVICE CAROL SERVICE at the beautiful Cheltenham College Chapel with The Gotherington Singers Choir (one not to miss!)

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Tewkesbury Useful Numbers CHURCHES

Holy Trinity Church of England 01684 292797 Priors Park Chapel

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St Joseph's Catholic Church

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St Giles Church of England St Nicholas Church

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Tewkesbury Baptist Church

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Tewkesbury Methodist Church 01684 297411

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church 01684 295 677

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Bredon Hill Surgery

Church Street Practice

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Jesmond House Practice 01684 292813 Watledge Surgery

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Badham Pharmacy

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Boots 01684 292122 Lloyds Pharmacy

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Superdrug

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Northway Chemist

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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

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COUNCIL

Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

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Water Leaks

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

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Directory Enquiries

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