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Dear Reader, Can you believe we are in August already! I’m really not sure where this year has gone and 2016 has certainly been interesting thus far. I hope you are enjoying the summer holidays and the long break isn’t proving to be too much of a strain on you or your purse if you are a parent! The summer holidays can be a worrying time for some parents, whether it’s trying to find childcare, thinking of things to do to keep the children entertained or just being mum’s taxi. Why not take a look in our useful What’s On section in the back of the magazine for some really great ideas on places to take the children or indeed the whole family. If you love cars and everything about them then the Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival is being held on Sunday 21st August at Tewkesbury School. There will be plenty to see and do with a BBQ, ice creams, bar and entertainment. Or if you are wanting to keep the children entertained each Wednesday throughout August you could take them along to the drop in workshops being held at the Tewkesbury Heritage Centre. Each week there will be a different theme from swords and shields to felt hand puppets. For more information on the workshops please call 01684 855040 or visit www.tewkesburyheritage.co.uk. Finally, now that Euro 2016 and Wimbledon has finished, take some time to relax in the garden with a nice cup of tea and read through the August edition of the magazine, because before you know it the school runs will be starting all over again! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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This work is a rare example of sacred music by one of the greatest composers of operas and, in spite of its title, it is neither little nor solemn. It is enjoyable to sing and is popular with audiences. Then, on Saturday 20th May 2017, we sing two very different works, by English composers:
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We are delighted to invite you to join us at the second Midcounties Co-operative Gloucestershire Fun Day taking place on Sunday 21st August at Newlands Park, Bishop's Cleeve. Every penny we raise this year will go to our three local charities that we work closely with: Riding for the Disabled, The Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre and Longfield Hospice. It will be a great day out with plenty to do for the whole family. Attractions include a land train, Punch and Judy show, face painting
and a lot of special characters for the children to see and meet. Danter's Fun Fair will also be in attendance along with go-karts, rock climbing and a racing simulator for the young at heart. BMW, Harley Davidson, Ford and Porsche will also be there along with over other 60 stalls to visit. There will also be a wide variety of food available and the bar will be open! Come along and join us for what promises to be a funpacked day and help us raise lots of money for our charities.
Silent Disco to raise funds in memory of mum A Cheltenham man is organising a family friendly bank holiday Silent Disco to raise funds for a local hospice in memory of his mum.
Craig Shipley, who lives in Arle in Cheltenham, is organising the headphone disco to help raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court who cared for his mum during her battle with cancer The family friendly event takes place on Sunday 28th August at Seasons, Swindon Village from 5pm until 10pm. Tickets are on sale now for £5 for adults, £3 for under-16s and children under 10 go free. With bouncy castle, face painting, snacks, bar, charity raffle and three DJs/channels to choose from all playing different styles of music it promises to be a ‘super Sunday’ for the family to enjoy together, whilst raising funds for expert
hospice care to support local people and their families. Craig said, “I wanted to organise an event in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice as they were amazing in the latter stages of my mum Alix’s life and have been amazing in supporting many other local families whose loved ones have also been affected by the horrible disease that is cancer.” “I hope we raise funds so that their amazing care can continue and more families can be supported.” “I would really like to hear from local businesses, groups or organisations who can help with donating prizes for our charity raffle.” Mike Tague, Head of Hospice Fundraising at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “We offer the only inpatient unit providing specialist hospice care
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The Memorial Cross in the Long Tan rubber plantation
Every 18th August, Australia goes crazy for Long Tan Day – and even more so this year, when it’ll be Long Tan’s 50th anniversary! Never heard of it? Sadly, neither have many Australians (probably). Long Tan wasn’t a particularly remarkable South Vietnamese rubber plantation as South Vietnamese rubber plantations go; and the battle fought there on 18th August 1966 wasn’t a particularly big battle. It was a victory, though, and a victory whose effects lasted until the end of the Vietnam War nine bloody years later. But where does Australia come into this? Well, as SEATO and ANZUS pact signatories, the Australian and New Zealand armies had, since 1962, been secretly training the Americans in the jungle warfare techniques they’d learned in Burma in World War II and during the 1948-1960 Malayan Emergency. But when President Johnson decided to escalate the war he was desperate for overt allies – the “Many Flags” programme – to confer legitimacy on a war the UN wouldn’t and couldn’t support. Harold Wilson, our newly elected Labour PM, offered diplomatic and intelligence support but flatly refused to send any troops – a decision that was to cost him dearly very soon afterwards. Australia Page 12
and New Zealand, though, having regional interests, agreed. A battalion of the Royal Australian Rifles together with light armoured support and 161 battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, along with a destroyer and an old aircraft carrier converted into a troop carrier, and a squadron each of Caribou transports, Canberra bombers and Huey helicopters, joined the Americans in 1965. A year later the nowacclimatised 1ATF was given a province of its own to run, Phuoc Tuy on the south coast. Phuoc Tuy was almost entirely run by the Viet Cong and North Vietnam Army; the South Vietnamese ARVN held only the main towns. 1ATF therefore put itself in harm’s way, establishing a base, Nui Dat, right across the Communists’ supply route, and the NVA/VC forces duly prepared to eliminate it. By 16th August the NVA had established guns and mortars at Long Tan, 2km from Nui Dat, and opened fire. These were quickly silenced by RNZA counter-fire, though, and patrols sent out on the 17th found only empty gun positions and mortar pits. On the 18th a company of 108 men was dispatched to locate the NVA, but an entire regiment of the NVA plus a battalion of VC found them first. In a battle that raged for hours in pouring monsoon rain the Australians held off a force 10 times their number, and only survived thanks to the RNZA’s supporting fire and the fresh ammunition dropped by the RAAF. At nightfall they were relieved by reinforcements from Nui Dat, and under cover of darkness the NVA/VC silently melted away. The next
morning’s recce revealed why: while the Australians had lost 18 killed and 24 wounded, they had killed 245 of their enemies. That one day’s battle broke the VC’s grip on Phuoc Tuy for good: two serious attempts to reassert themselves failed and it became the most peaceful – or rather, the least troubled – province in South Vietnam. The Australians and New Zealanders withdrew gradually from Vietnam over the course of 1972, never having been numerous enough to achieve much: even at their peak 1ATF and the other formations numbered less than 9,000, and their governments never allocated them enough air and artillery support to make their tactic of close and continuing infantry engagement as effective as it had been in Malaya. Meanwhile, Wilson and the Labour government paid heavily for a principled refusal to get involved. Johnson, an aide revealed later, would have paid a billion dollars for a single British brigade, enough to close the trade gap that caused the 1967 “pound in your pocket” devaluation crisis. But say what you like about Wilson and his crew: they wouldn’t sell blood for dollars.
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All consultations by appointment Walton Cardiff & Bishop’s Cleeve Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm Folly Gardens Vets
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Keeping up with the challenges of veterinary medicine Here at Folly Gardens we know how important it is to keep up with latest developments and research findings in the veterinary world. All our vets are governed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and as such we work hard to continually develop our professional skills by attending lectures, practical workshops and conferences as well as investing in new kit and equipment to further and maintain our high standards. I’ve seen a few cases this month that made me smile...and what has made me even more cheery is that we have been able to ‘fix’ our patients with minimal pain and risk – whereas even a few years ago it would have been very different.
Lizzie and Brad have just removed a sock from a dog’s stomach!
The name of the game this month: ‘What can I eat that the vet will have to fish out?’ Dogs across the county have been joining in! Socks, cotton reels, lolly sticks (even bits of a bra!) have all been safely removed using our gastro-scope, a long bendy camera we can put down into the stomach. In the majority of cases it allows us to retrieve said ‘treasure’ without ever having to pick up a scalpel. Result – happy vet, happy hound and happy owners.
In our continued commitment to the advancement and improvement of veterinary care, our latest purchase has been our ‘keyhole’ surgery equipment. ‘Key hole’ or laparoscopic surgery has many advantages over more traditional surgical approaches, minimising patient discomfort, improving recovery times and allowing a greater range of procedures to be carried out in house. So far, we have used it to great success in our spays and neuterings (it’s great for playing ‘hunt the testicle’ in the occasional undescended case!) as well as allowing us to take sick patients more safely to surgery for biopsies and exploratory surgery. Keeping our knowledge up to date allows us to gives greater patient care, and this month I have been working closely again with our Chartered Physiotherapist. We see many cats and dogs with mobility and arthritis issues and find that a holistic, whole body approach is giving us the best results. We are using the latest ideas and techniques in physio, acupuncture, diet and chronic pain management to give our patients back their quality of life. All in all, it has been a busy and enjoyable month of learning and inspiration, of working together to share skills, attending courses to learn new ones, and investing in the future of your pet’s care. It’s exciting being at the front of veterinary care and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Have a lovely summer, and if you own a dog of the fluffier persuasion, keep checking for grass seeds!
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Will your dog take the plunge? Although swimming is one of the best exercises for your dog, as well as being a fun activity, not all dogs take well to swimming, and some are literally unable to swim due to their physiology. The short muzzle on bulldogs and pugs, for example, makes it very difficult to keep their nose and mouth above water and they are forced to take on an almost vertical position in order to stay afloat. Other breeds such as Labradors take to the water with a little too much enthusiasm at times, and it can seem impossible to get them out. Encouraging your dog to swim But if you have a reluctant swimmer on your hands, how can you persuade them to take the plunge?
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5. Got a credit card and always repay in full? Make it PAY YOU Every time you use a card, the retailer pays the card firm a transaction fee. With a cashback card, you effectively get this put back in your pocket. As new regulations have cut these fees oversrecently, your cashback’s been cut too, yet Amex cards are mostly , which ding exempted, so still pay a good whack.
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Tewkesbury Talk “Notes or Groats”
I am sitting with a blank sheet of paper in front of me and glorious sunshine outside. July has seen some lovely weather and we have at last been able to say "summer is here" – at least for a couple of days. So many things have happened since I last wrote, both in town and in the wider world too. Following the referendum, the UK will no longer be part of the European Union, a result which has led to changes in all political parties and, most significantly, to a new Prime Minister. Locally, (and thankfully not EU-related) the Chamber of Commerce has elected a new chairman - Dan Chamberlain of Chamberlain’s Stationers, I wish him every success in his new role. He replaces Andrew Turner who took on the position of chairman at a time when the Chamber was in danger of disappearing. Now it has a core of committee members and is looking to develop its role within the town. Each year we see changes around us, but some things reassuringly remain the same. The Medieval Festival has been part of Tewkesbury’s calendar for more than 30 years and was once again a great success with armies of soldiers from around Britain, and indeed Europe, flocking to Tewkesbury for the re-enactment. Seeing people
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in period costume going about their day-to-day duties around town is always a highlight for me. Serving a customer on the Saturday, we looked up and saw a knight using the cash machine opposite our shop. ‘I wonder if he is getting notes or groats?’ said the lady which made me chuckle. The Parade through the town on Sunday was wonderful too with many groups and schools taking part and some fantastic models they made in workshops.
At the beginning of July, the Model Steam Road Vehicle Society held its annual family event at Tewkesbury Rugby Club. It was well attended and raised lots of money for charity.
Talking of charity events, the British Legion show "We Salute You" which I was preparing to go to last month raised a fabulous £700 for Legion funds. It was sponsored by CB Chartered Accountants, and Cotteswold Dairy provided the milk and cream for the tea room, while the Town Council provided the venue free Medieval entertainment (with Mike in the middle) of charge. My mum and dad loved the evening and flag waving. It was lovely to see my dad in particular enjoying himself but also very sad as there was the opportunity to dance something which he and my mum used to love doing, but sadly cannot do anymore as he has trouble even standing now.
Medieval Parade Pictures by Nicholas Jones from Photostudio Tewkesbury
We are lucky in our town to have places that support people like my dad such as the Day Centre, and Marina Court where the 'away days', which he has just started attending, are great. Marina Court really is a lovely place and the residents there run lots of events raising funds for a wide range of charities. The first time my dad went, they were running a bric-a-brac sale for example. The events are open to the general public, so do go along and support them if you have time. Lots of people give their time to
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Similarly, Priors Park friends and residents, Heart of Priors Park, are holding an open/fun day at Warwick Place Play Park on Saturday 20th August from 1pm to 4pm to raise funds to build a new play park for the local children and to help the local community. In addition to a raffle, there will be lots of activities to keep you entertained and everyone is welcome. Earlier in the month, on 13th August, the Farmers & Craft Market will return to Gander Lane. It is always a popular event with lots of tempting goodies.
Steam Fair. Picture by Shelby Powell
Just outside of town, Deerhurst is holding a flower festival from Saturday 27th August to Monday 29th August, make sure you visit!
'We Salute You' Concert. Picture by Andrew Parker
help others in the community, often with very little recognition. Did you know, for example, that there are now defibrillators available in town thanks to the efforts of Vicki Halling? Vicki raised the money in memory of her brother who passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome over 3 years ago. The first defibrillator is located outside Tewkesbury Rugby Club and enough money was raised to purchase a second one which will be located in the yard of The Anchor. Both defibrillators can be accessed around the clock using a code. Andy Jones from The Anchor donated funds to buy the cabinet which stores the defibrillator, training will be given at the Anchor on Monday 19th September, to anyone wishing to learn.
Saturday 27th August also sees the popular Vintage Fair, put on by Shelby Powell, return. It will be held at the Watson Hall, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, and include the usual entertainment and stalls plus a few surprises, I am sure.
For those who like walking there are plenty of options around town with the social walking groups as well as the historical guided walks, which this month are being held on the 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th August, starting at 7pm by the Abbey Gates (opposite the Bell Hotel). Also remember the Tewkesbury Alley Photo Walks that are run by the Tewkesbury Alleycat Initiative in conjunction with Nick Jones from the Photostudio Tewkesbury. The walks are being held on the 11th and 18th August. Meeting at 6.30pm, at the Abbey Gates, all skill levels are welcome. Anyone attending must have their own camera (from camera phone
to digital SLR), be over 16 and have pre-registered online for the walk. The aim is to have fun, meet new people, and maybe see the Alleyways of Tewkesbury in a different light. Tewkesbury Alleycats are promoting interest in, and are working for, the revival of Tewkesbury’s historic alleys. They intend to carry out alley audits by looking at the physical state of the alleys and are interested in how people see them in words, photographs, poems and pictures. Their aim is to mount an exhibition of the alley audit work which will hopefully include many of the images taken on the photowalks. If you fancy something a little more energetic to do with your mobile phone then maybe you are one of the many people taking part in Pokémon Go, the new craze that's sweeping the country. We have already had a Pokémon caught in our shop (it was a Ratata in case you wonder). Apparently even the Abbey is getting involved by being a PokéStop and Gym. Some of you will know all about the game, which involves searching the real world for characters, which can only be seen through your phone or gadget's camera. The rest of you will be wondering what I'm going on about. If you're one of those people...it's a bit like Ghostbusters...or if you're older, like bits of Bedknobs and Broomsticks or Mary Poppins. So, as Mike says, if you see these people on the streets, please try to make sure they don't accidentally wander into traffic while they are glued to their screens. Time for me to catch up on all this modern technology I think. Please remember - if you have an event you would like me to include in the article please get in touch! I can be found daily at Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts, 135 High Street. - by Louise Jones
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Plan Your Planting by Pippa Greenwood
Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year. Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October. Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so. Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year. Many bulbs do well in Page 26
containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be underplanted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots. If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too. If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with. In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering. Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show
even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety. For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery. If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating. Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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'Hope for Tomorrow' One of the two projects I’m supporting and raising money for this year via my Mayor’s Charity Fund is ‘Hope for Tomorrow’. This charity provides the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit that visits Tewkesbury Hospital on Tuesdays. Cancer patients can arrange to have their treatments at the mobile unit without having to travel to Cheltenham Hospital. It is not possible for the Unit to provide all treatments but up to 30 different regimes are currently available and as progress is made in finding easier methods for administering the drugs this number is likely to increase. ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ has just won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in the ‘Innovation’ category. The Award, the UK’s highest accolade for business success, was made in recognition of achievements since the Founder, Christine Mills MBE, set up Hope for Tomorrow with a single aim: to bring cancer care closer to home for patients. To date ten Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCUs) have been successfully launched around the country. In a unique partnership, ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ fundraise, build, maintain and provide state of the art MCUs to NHS Trusts to operate with their fully qualified staff. The Units bring vital cancer treatments
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to patients, reducing travel, waiting times and the stresses and strains of busy hospitals. ‘Helen’ the Gloucestershire MCU was the first and having been in operation for 9 years is now due for replacement. In September HRH Princess Royal officially launched the campaign to provide the Gloucestershire NHS team with a brand new Unit. Each bespoke Unit costs £260,000 to launch, which includes the provision of at least one Nurses Support Vehicle enabling the staff to arrange for the transportation of equipment and medication. Annual maintenance costs are in the region of £15,000. The Units can visit up to 5 locations each week to give treatments, and one of these treatment locations is Tewkesbury. As well as helping to raise funds for the van there is also a need to raise awareness that this service is available as it can make dealing with cancer far less traumatic. The anxiety involved with getting to Cheltenham, finding a vacant parking space, and waiting for treatment is removed and time taken out of a working day significantly reduced.
Inside the next generation unit for Tewkesbury there are four chairs which have been designed to take up less room. They are very comfortable for patients and attach to the wall when in transit. Other equipment can also be attached to the wall on the same rail which saves spaces, removes all the trailing wires and is more convenient.
The van is fully equipped with storage, fridge, microwave and kitchen area.
- Karen Brennan Tewkesbury Town Mayor
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Home & Interiors Come Back To Carpet
Modern carpet can be both practical and fashionable, offering an enormous choice of colour, pattern and texture. Why choose carpet? Carpet is soft and comfortable underfoot, absorbs sound, is non-slip and forgiving if you have a fall, and is insulating against heat loss and draughts; however, it may stain and wear. Regular vacuuming is the only maintenance carpet needs, but accidental spills can be hard to deal with, and it’s unlikely to last longer than stone, tiles or wood. choosing a carpet As a general rule, the deeper the pile and the more luxurious the finish, the greater care the carpet will need, while the shorter and denser the pile, the better it is likely to wear, meaning there is a tradeoff between softness and comfort against durability Page 34
By Katherine Sorrell
and resilience. Standard carpet descriptions are for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which gives a good indication of suitability. So a hallway carpet should be very tough and classified for heavy domestic use, while a living room (general domestic) probably requires a luxury look combined with robust performance, and a spare bedroom could be more delicate. If you choose a carpet suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together. Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms. Ask your retailer for samples and take them home where you can see them in your own environment and light. If redecorating from floor to ceiling, choose the carpet first and ensure that the rest of the scheme co-ordinates - the floor is the largest visible area in a room, so it’s important to get it right. Don’t forget the cost of underlay and fitting and get your room professionally measured, and when replacing a carpet, always buy new underlay. This ensures your new carpet sits properly and wears evenly and can prolong its life by up to 40 per cent. image - Padstow candy spot carpet, £69.99 per square metre, Brintons, tel 0800 505055, www.brintons.co.uk.
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Wool: Flame-retardant and compression resilient, wool is warm, soft, durable and does not soil easily. The best wools come from Britain and New Zealand. nylon: Extremely hard-wearing with the greatest abrasion resistance. It takes dye and stainresistance treatments well. polypropylene: Resistant to stains and abrasions, wears well and is value-for-money. Used mainly in plain twists, loop patterns and saxonies. polyester: Stain-resistant, light and bulky, with a lustrous appearance, mainly used in plain, thick saxonies. mixes: In order to enhance performance, give a particular feel or reduce price, the four fibres are blended together. The most common blends are 80% wool with 20% nylon (probably the ideal combination of softness and strength); 80% wool with 10% nylon and 10% polyester; and 50% wool with 50% polypropylene.
carpet pile
loop: Pile tufts are left uncut and can either feel smooth or are like natural flooring such as sisal and coir. Avoid if you have pets. cord: The loops are pulled tight against the backing, giving a very low pile. saxony: A deeper pile with a soft feel and appearance. shag: Extra-long pile. twist: A loop pile that uses yarn with a higher twist than usual to give a coarse, rugged surface. Velvet: A sheared, short pile with a smooth, luxurious finish.
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Tadstock
August 26th - 29th 2016 TADSTOCK in association with CCP and Studio340 is proud to present its annual festival for the people of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and beyond. Set in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds and uniquely powered by solar energy, TADSTOCK will take place on Friday 26th August and run until Sunday 29th August 2016.
come along and be part of Tadstock to find out who you will see. When the live music stops, the after hours party and fun begins with various DJ's turning sets in the woods.
Away from the main-stage, Tadstockers will have the chance to sample locally sourced sustainable food and drink. Childrens entertainment will be supplied too. Providing There will be a number of bands and musicians performing fun for all the family, Tadstock is an experience like no other. over the weekend but the What's more, the whole headline acts are being kept festival is powered by a secret until they walk on renewable energy! stage. You will just have to
Free car parking and camping with shower facilities are offered across the weekend to all ticket holders and with stunning views of the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire countryside on your tent step, there is no doubt you'll be coming back, next year. To find out more about Tadstock and to take advantage of the early bird discount offers on tickets, please visit www.Tadstock.co.uk.
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10 Reasons To Visit The Roses This August
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You can see two amazing outdoor Shakespeare plays in the pretty Victoria Gardens. Art lovers can see work by Sam Morris Cow Art and Araminta Fogden as well as a Shakespeare themed exhibition. Need an excuse to come and try six different wines? We’ve got it... The Roses serves some of the best coffee and cakes in town. There are over 50 different events on every single month.
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Hear the music of Dolly, Dire Straits and journey through America’s Classic Rock back catalogue.
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Looking for an Absolutely Fabulous way to spend an evening? Find it here. You will always get the warmest welcome and any help you need.
There’s free parking after 5.30pm in all nearby car parks. There’s a new brochure out on Monday 22 August - don’t forget to snap up your panto tickets!
Come and find out for yourself... we look forward to seeing you!
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Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Sat 27th August 2016 10.30am - 4.30pm George Watson Memorial Hall GL20 5PX Tewkesbury Vintage Fair is back at the Watson Hall on Bank Holiday Saturday with the aim to raise funds for the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow.
Vintage fans will be pleased to know that there are a number of new highlights to enhance the day of nostalgia based in the old music hall on Barton Street. Meet the Lead Historical Reenactment group who will be dressed in authentic clothing from the 1940’s, and view an exhibition of women’s clothing from this period. Clothing was still in short supply well after WW2 so find out how women created ‘fashion on a ration’. Terry Cox and members of Friends Ukenited will be on hand to lift
the spirits of fair goers with a performance of lively ukulele covers of vintage hits while all the usual attractions will be back at the fair including vintage stalls, fashion show, pop up tea room, plus beauty parlour run by the Yesterday Darlings. Entry is £1 and under 12’s free. Further information please visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk. The evening event is being promoted by Rob Farley of All About Swing. The ‘Hope For Tomorrow’ Charity Swing Dance is guaranteed to liven up the pace. Tickets are available via the website at www.allaboutswing.co.uk at £5 per person. Contact Rob on 07807033385 for further information.
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away. • Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away). Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health. The problem: Poor Sleep. Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Long-term, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening. The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text. The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust
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The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly. The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: • Standing on public transport. • Walking/biking all or part of the way to work. • Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced. • Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain
injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome (tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve). The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting. • Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible. • Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats. Wrist supports may help. • Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching. • Adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. o Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. o Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. o The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal). To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!
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Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival
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SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2016
Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival is more than just a car show with over 500 classic cars and 200 bikes (including many rarieties and pre-war vehicles) on display, 150 pitches selling everything from jam to gaskets, live music from artists like The Haywood Sisters or Ain’t Misbehavin’, a bar, BBQ, teas, cakes and much more. The Midlands Air Ambulance Helicopter will be on site too, and famous racing driver Barry “Whizzo” Williams is expected to attend the event, so make sure you come along! Tewkesbury Rotary Club is looking forward to seeing you at the event! Still room for a few more traders! See www.tewkesburycvf.org for more information or call 01684 850940.
SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2016
11am – 4 pm TEWKESBURY SCHOOL ASHCHURCH ROAD, TEWKESBURY GLOS GL20 8DF (200 YDS FROM J9 M5)
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CAR AND MOTORCYCLE CLASSICS FROM ALL AGES WELCOME – FREE ENTRY FOR SHOW CARS AND MOTORCYCLES AND THEIR DRIVERS Want to bring your classic cars or motorcycle? It’s easy - just turn up on the day, register via our website www.tewkesburycvf.org or call 01684 850940
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The Western Motorhome Show ‘Go West’ to Malvern for the UK’s biggest western-themed motorhome event! Our famous Western Motorhome Show returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 12th 14th August. This western-themed show has it all – with its huge exhibition area showcasing new and pre-owned vehicles, accessories galore including specialist western memorabilia, western re-enactments and living history area, plus three halls of country music entertainment. All overlooked by the breathtaking Malvern Hills. It’s not every day you see in excess of 3000 motorhomes descend upon the Hills!
singing, dancing and living history. Their authentic camp is a must-see feature of the show and gives visitors a true essence of what 19th Century American West would have been like.
Over 200 exhibitors will be attending the show, bringing the best there is in the motorhome and outdoor accessory market. View a great selection of new and pre-owned American, European and British motorhomes from leading dealers and choose from 1000s of accessories. There will also be a specialist western trade section within the exhibition area, filled with western memorabilia, clothing and more.
In terms of evening entertainment (campers only), we have another packed schedule of live country and western planned! Look forward to performances across up to three venues over four nights, from The Diablos, Rob Childs, Darren Busby, Danny Lee Band and many more. This is in addition to four nights of line dancing tuition from show favourites, the Jolly Stompers. Saturday night top of the bill entertainment is from Johnny Cash Revisited, a tribute to Tammy Wynette - The Legend and Garth Brooks UK. Tickets can be purchased on-site (subject to availability) for £14.00 for adults and £7.00 for children.
All show visitors can once again enjoy daytime Western entertainment including reenactments from Lonestar featuring shoot-outs, Native American traditions, quick draw competitions,
If you’re in the area and want to visit as a day visitor, admission rates are £7.00 for adults (17yrs+) and children are FREE. This includes FREE parking and a FREE showguide on arrival. The exhibition
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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend. Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters. After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived. Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over. The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses. There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heartwrenching story. Page 44
Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years. But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters. Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society. She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm. But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities. Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now
is the time to pick up the 40th anniversary edition. Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants. There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twenty-seventh floor. In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining. Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.
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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche Serves 6
Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.
• 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.
• 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated
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Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling then scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or cold.
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CHOIRS: Old Hat or the Smart Secret to Keeping Young? Since Gareth Malone broke on to the scene with his youthful looks and those black-rimmed glasses that charmed the socks off those military wives, giving them a new focus on life rather than continually worrying about their loved ones serving abroad, there has been an explosion in numbers of choristers and new choirs. Choirs and groups of people singing together goes back to ages past. Locally there are many different choirs scattered around the county giving pleasure to all that hear them. One such local choir is the Churchdown Male Voice Choir that has been performing as a choir for fifty years. The male voice choir is probably most usually associated with miners in South Wales, where every village had at least one male choir and the joy of singing brought huge health and social benefits to the population. One can imagine the relief of being lifted to the surface after the toil and
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hardship endured during a long shift underground in the coal mines. The miners would wash down and greedily quench that growing thirst, generated through the hard work and coal dust, with that first ale, before opening their lungs to release the pent-up emotions, frustrations and dust of the day in song. No wonder the hearty anthems generated from the 'Valleys' are loud, passionate and rejoice the joy and relief of seeing out another day in life's cruel lot. Generally audiences for local choirs are good, but for the male voice choirs there appears to be a false perception that they only sing the songs steeped in tradition and are full of 'old men!' There is a strand of truth in that. Many join these choirs in their 30's to 40's and enjoy it so much they stay. Some didn't think they could sing when they started and many can not read music at the beginning, but they soon pick up the
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basics and develop enjoying the same comradeship that united those early miners. Time moved on but the health benefits of singing remain. Choirs are always seeking new members, not only for sharing the joy and benefits of singing but to ensure their continued survival. Convincing people that they really can sing once they shrug off their doubts and insecurities is difficult but, once someone takes the plunge, the difference is vast and reflected in their performance. Churchdown Male Voice choir raise 10 -12 thousand pounds each year for local and national charities. The choir is always open to consider helping promote any charity with a performance when contacted directly, so please get in touch. Details can be found online at www.churchdownmvc.com. In its fifty-first year the choir is going back to the roots of its singing - South Wales. In the autumn they will be the guests of top choir Morriston Orpheus in Swansea, and they will also be singing with the Dunvant Male Choir in nearby Mumbles.
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Hobbies ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’? Become A Wildlife Recorder! By Kate McLelland According to Dr John Blewitt, a specialist in Social Responsibility at Aston University in Birmingham, many of us are suffering from a new condition known as “nature deficit disorder”. Before you rush to google the symptoms, it may help to know that this isn’t a real medical condition, but a term coined to describe people who are cut off from the natural world. Research carried out by the charity Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) has revealed that a significant percentage of young adults aged between 16 and 23 are so divorced from nature they believe that eggs are made from wheat and don’t know that milk comes from a cow. In a timely intervention, Bristol Natural History Consortium, together with 14 partner organisations, has come up with a national initiative that promises to put us back in touch with the natural world. BioBlitz is a research programme that encourages ordinary people to become wildlife explorers for a day (find out more at www.bnhc. org.uk). However if 24 hours isn’t long enough to satisfy your curiosity about the natural world, never fear: you can go on to take part in a range of wildlife initiatives Page 50
that keep going all year round. Love our Ladybirds Go to www.ladybird-survey. org to find information about this much-loved insect, which belongs to the scientific family Coccinellidae. These attractive creatures come in a range of different colours and sizes, from the tiny yellow 22-spot Ladybird to the pea-sized Eyed Ladybird. Ladybird research is important because of the recent invasion by the Harlequin Ladybird, which now threatens to overwhelm our native populations. On the Ladybird Survey website you’ll find links to a website where you can record sightings of the Harlequin. buy a mammaL tunneL Even wondered which small mammals pass through your garden at night, searching for food? Nottingham Trent University has come up with an ingenious way to detect the presence of hedgehogs, mice, shrews and other small creatures. The Footprint Tunnel is a non-invasive tool designed to help researchers identify the presence of animals by identifying their paw-prints, captured on special inked paper. A Footprint Tunnel kit is available from The Mammal Society at www.mammal.org.
uk at a cost of £15.54 (including VAT). You can download a free, printable guide from the same site to help you identify different species from their paw-prints. add vaLue to your birdwatching hobby BirdTrack is a national research programme that uses people power to supply information on birds where there are currently gaps in our knowledge (for example, very little is known about the timing of arrivals and departures of migrating species). The information you supply to BirdTrack could eventually be used to protect our birds, particularly rare species. Just register on the site www. bto.org as a recorder and the next time you go birdwatching, enter the location you’ve visited, the date and time of your visit then check off the birds you spotted on the list provided. There are many other ways that you can get involved in monitoring wildlife, including a butterfly survey, a national reptile and amphibian recording scheme, a flying ant survey and a shark egg case hunt! These innovative wildlife recording projects are not only a fantastic way to learn about the great outdoors, they also make a real contribution to the nation’s knowledge, so get out there and start recording today.
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Space 1. Which planet is referred to in the title of the American sitcom Third Rock From The Sun? 2. Wallace and Gromit first featured in a short film called A Grand Day Out where the visit the moon after realising they have run out of what? 3. Launched into orbit in 1973, what was the name of the first American space station? 4. In the lyrics to the song Space Oddity by David Bowie, what type of pills does Ground Control tell Major Tom to take? 5. Who wrote the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey? 6. First broadcast in 1988, which TV comedy series has a name that is also the name given to a small, dim star with relatively cool surface temperatures? 7. How many rows of aliens are there at the start of a game of Space Invaders? 8. Each of the films in the Star Wars series begins with what ten word sentence appearing at the top of the screen, followed by the Star Wars logo and crawling text? 9. What name is given to an area in space where the gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull? 10. In Gustav Holst's suite of music called The Planets, why was there not piece of music for Pluto? Page 52
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What's On in August Tewkesbury Ryder Fest Monday 1st August - Saturday 6th August, Various venues
A week long, family friendly festival which offers a number of events at a range of different venues across Tewkesbury, bringing the historic town together in support of the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. For more information please visit www.visittewkesbury.info/whatson/tewkesbury-ryder-fest/. Historical Guided Walk of Tewkesbury Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th August, 7.00pm, Meet at Abbey Gates (opposite Bell Hotel) Adults £4, children £1. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Events Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT
Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August: Teddybear Tuesdays - bring your favourite Teddy to ride on the railcar special. Join the picnic at Winchcombe Station; normal prices apply. Saturday 13th August: Fish & Chips Special. Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August: Summer Steam and Real Ale Weekend at Winchcombe and Toddington. Raise a glass to real ale brewers from all over the country. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel but for those
planning just to sample the ales, a small admission fee will be charged. For further details please visit www.gwsr.com. Children's Drop-in Workshop Swords & Shield Wednesday 3rd August Tewkesbury Heritage Centre For more information call 01684 855040 or visit www.tewkesburyheritage.co.uk Children’s Wednesdays at Sudeley Castle Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Back by popular demand. Each Wednesday of the summer holidays there will be fun for the whole family with a variety of activities and shows. Every week there will be History and Time Travel Shows, Dragon Tales from the Agent Green, Giant Games, and a bouncy castle. On alternate weeks the Music Man (10th & 24th August) and Punch and Judy shows (17th & 31st August) will keep visitors entertained. Included with general admission. For more information please visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Guided Walking Tour Thursday 4th August The Crescent, Tewkesbury 2 hour guided walking tour of Tewkesbury Battlefield. For more information visit www.tewkesbury.org.uk. Croome Park Bug Hunting Plus Crafts Activity Friday 5th August, 11am - 3pm For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome. Vintage Sports Car Club Friday 5th August - Sunday
7th August, Prescott Hillclimb, Gotherington For more information please call 01242 673136 or visit www.prescott-hillclimb.com. Children's Drop-in Workshop Marvellous Mosaics Wednesday 10th August Tewkesbury Heritage Centre For more information call 01684 855040 or visit www.tewkesburyheritage.co.uk Children's Drop-in Workshop Collage Dragons & Dinosaurs Wednesday 17th August Tewkesbury Heritage Centre For more information call 01684 855040 or visit www.tewkesburyheritage.co.uk Craft Fair Wednesday 17th & Saturday 20th August, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Tewkesbury Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL
Presented by Creators of Craft. Come along and shop some beautifully unique and lovingly handcrafted gifts. The range includes textiles: quilting, patchwork; bunting, hats and embroidered pictures; teddy bears; handcrafted jewellery; fuse glass coasters and hanging decorations; a selection of handmade cards for all occasion: delicious handmade chocolates; wooden crafts including pyrography and tactile wood turned objects; delicate watercolours and silk flowers arrangement and much more. Tea room with homemade cakes and sandwiches available. Free admission. For more information visit: www.creatorsofcraft.co.uk
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...events cont'd Croome Park Geocaching Activity Friday 19th August, 11am - 3pm For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome. Churchdown Male Voice Choir Concert Saturday 20th August, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Badgeworth Village, GL51 5UL
The concert is a fund raiser for this wonderful old village church. There will be a pre-concert supper (details from the church contacts). Tickets: £10 (includes refreshments), available from CMVC: Colin Acton 01452 714360, Rachel on 01452 715034 or Phil/Hazel on 01452 857180. Richard III Weekend at Sudeley Castle Saturday 20th August - Sunday 21st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Travel back into the 15th century with Richard III and his encampment as they settle at Sudeley for another weekend of medieval life on the road. Entertainment will be on hand by musicians, knights, storytellers and more. There will also be a special appearance from the great Richard III, who will be present on horseback, making sure that you get the full 15th century experience! For more information please visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival Sunday 21st August, 11am - 4pm, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF (200 yds from J9 M5) Page 54
Over 500 cars and 200 motorcycles, automobilia, market stalls, BBQ, teas, cakes, ice cream, bar and entertainment. Adults £5.00, children under 12 free. Free onsite parking for all visitors. For more information please call Rob Davies on 01386 725477. The Mid-Counties Co-operative Gloucestershire Fun Day Sunday 21st August, 11am 7pm, Newlands Park, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham A charity event for 3 charities – Riding for the Disabled Association, Longfield Hospice and the The Children’s Opportunity Centre. A great family day out not to be missed!
Tadstock Music Festival Friday 26th - Monday 29th, 12pm, Kencot Hill Farm, Kencot, Lechlade, GL7 3QY Annual Music Festival for the people of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and beyond. 3 days of live music, DJ's and camping. Come along, enjoy the music and atmosphere, and sample locally sourced sustainable food and drink. Childrens entertainment will be supplied too. Tadstock provides fun for all the family and is an experience like no other. To find out more and to buy tickets, please visit www.tadstock.co.uk.
Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Saturday 27th August, 10.30am 4.30pm, George Watson Memorial
Hall, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Tewkesbury Vintage Fair is back with the aim to raise funds for the cancer charity, Hope for Tomorrow. Meet a historical re-enactment group, view an exhibition of women’s clothing from the 1940's, find out how women created ‘fashion on a ration’ after WW2, listen to live music from Terry Cox and members of Friends Ukenited, and more. The usual attractions include vintage stalls, fashion show, pop up tea room and beauty parlour. Entry £1, under 12’s free. For further information visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk. In the evening there will be a ‘Hope For Tomorrow’ Charity Swing Dance. Tickets are available via the website at www.allaboutswing. co.uk; cost: £5 per person. Contact Rob on 07807033385 for further information. Winchcombe Country Show Bank Holiday Monday 29th August, 12pm Winchcombe Senior School Field
The 67th Winchcombe Country Show promises fun and entertainment for all the family. This year's procession theme will be "Olympic Rio". The procession starts at 11.30am and will feature vintage tractors, fancy dress contestants and Happenstance Border Morris dancers. Adults £4.00, children (under 16) £2.00, family of 2 adults and up to 3 children £10.00. For more
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information on this great community event please visit www.winchcombeshow.org.uk. Dumbleton Cricket Club Fete Bank Holiday Monday 29th August, 2.00 - 5.00pm, Dumbleton Cricket Club, Dairy Lane, Dumbleton, WR11 7TP
Probably the best village fete in in the world! With a huge variety of displays and activities including: Falconry Display, Zorbing, 25 foot Climbing Wall, Merry-goRound, Archery, Morris dancers, Brass quartet, Craft Stalls, Punch & Judy, Harley Davidson Club, Bouncy Castle & Bouncy Slide, Bottle Stall, Wheel of Fortune, Tombolas, Bric-a-brac, Cake Stall, Raffle, Face Painting, Coconut Shy, Skittles, Nearly New Stall, Book Stall, Second Hand Sports Kit, Cream teas, Licensed Bar, Hog roast, Children’s games, races and competitions. Entry and parking are free and access is flat – suitable for wheelchairs. All welcome, please come along! Bredon Boat Races Saturday 3rd September, 12 Noon - 4.30pm, Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane, Bredon
A fun family day out with boat races, refreshments, stalls, entertainment, tombola and much more. The event is in aid of St. Giles Church and sponsored by Johnston Scotia.
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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES 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 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
Popular town centre retail market with a range of stalls. For more information please contact: Dave Joynes, Grenchurch Markets Ltd on 01386 840138. Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market Every 2nd Saturday of the 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 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
MARKETS Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.00am - 3.30pm, Spring
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We Salute You!
The We Salute You Show took place at the end of June and was organised by the Tewkesbury British Legion branch for Armed Forces Day. The event, sponsored by CB Chartered Accountants, raised over ÂŁ700 for the Poppy Appeal and featured the music of The Crescendo Big Band and guest singers. Special thanks to Tewkesbury Town Council for providing the venue and Cotteswold Dairy for supplying the milk and cream for the vintage tea room.
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New Tewkesbury festival to raise funds for hospice in memory of mum Music, art and history events across Tewkesbury will be turning the town into a centre of cultural activity this month as part of a brand new festival being organised by a local girl to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in memory of her mum. Tewkesbury Ryder Fest from 1st until 6th August is being organised by 22- year-old Hannah Cooper in memory of her mum, Julie Cooper, who died from breast cancer five years ago and was cared for at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The family friendly festival will offer a number of events at a range of different venues across Tewkesbury with the support of many local businesses and organisations, bringing the historic town together in support of the local hospice – the only in the county with a specialist inpatient unit providing expert hospice care. The week-long festival kick starts with the launch of an exciting photography exhibition on 1st August from 7.30pm with special guests including Jazz musician Kim Cypher. It will feature photos taken by Phil Nicholls and his tutor Angela Williams of global stars – some previously unseen – including Audrey Hepburn, Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Barbara Streisland, Amy Winehouse, Pink Floyd, Jane Fonda, Marianne Faithful, Bjork, Lemmy and Paul Newman and more. The exhibition will run until Friday 5th August in the Library Room at Theoc House, Barton Street, where it will be brought to a close with an open mic night from 7.30pm hosted by local band The Future Set.
ticket price of £5 per adult, £3 per child or £15 for a family of four (two adults and two children).
Tewkesbury or be reserved by emailing hannah.cooper@ suerydercare.org.
Wednesday 3rd August sees a night of pure relaxation with a vintage pamper evening hosted at The Fleet Inn from 7.30pm until 11pm, Twyning. Costing £5 for entry and offering manicures, pedicures, eyebrow shaping, Reiki, a vintagethemed photo booth, vintage cars, topped off with a glass of Prosecco on arrival it promises to be an evening of pure glamour!
Hannah, currently on a year in industry from Bournemouth University, volunteers in the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court fundraising team and has a strong personal connection to the hospice who provided care for her mum, Julie, in the last few weeks of her life.
The festival will be end on Saturday 6th August with an indoor market at The Watson Hall from 10am until 4pm organised by Julie Irwin showcasing some of the best local arts and crafts producers with children’s entertainment too. Passion Academy run by Tara Fowler will be holding dance performances from10.30am until 11am and from 2.15pm until 2.45pm, with a free dance workshop for children from 11.30am until 12pm. For those feeling energetic, an hour of Zumba will take place from 1.15pm until 2.15pm led by Sue Adsett and Kirsty McLaren. Nearby business The Paint Pot will be offering a children’s fun activity day from 10am until 4pm on the same day with pottery painting, glitter tattoos, free refreshments, balloons and panning for shark teeth and fossils and a mini beasts adventure with Honeybourne-based outdoor activity centre, All Things Wild.
Come evening the Watson Hall will be transformed into a live music gig arena, headlined by fantastic local bands A3, The Future Set, Families can take a special guided tour Erica and [spunge] with doors of the Tewkesbury Battlefields on 2nd opening from 7.30pm. August with the Tewkesbury Historical Tickets for the live gig cost £7 Society – perfect for history buffs with VIP tickets available at £15 and an educational summer outing to include fast track entry, Prosecco, for children too. The tour starts at nibbles and table waitress service. 10am from The Crescent and will end Tickets for all events are available with a picnic provided at the Victoria to buy now from The Anchor, Pleasure Gardens all included in the
Hannah said, “My Mum became terminally ill, and in the last few weeks of her life the hospice provided my Mum with end of life care. I wanted to give back for the support they gave to us in our time of need." "Working at the hospice is so rewarding, and you can really see where your time and effort goes, to helping people like my Mum. So much hard work goes into providing the wonderful care that the hospice offers. Everyone really cares. I hope I can raise money in memory of my mum to help other families in the same position I was in.” The event is pulling together a range of community groups and businesses in and around Tewkesbury to support Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Katie Power, Economic Development Officer at Tewkesbury Borough Council, who has been supporting Hannah in the organisation of the festival said, "It is fantastic to see so many businesses and groups in Tewkesbury coming together in support of this festival to help raise funds for such a worthwhile local cause. There is a fantastic community spirit in Tewkesbury and I hope as many residents as possible get behind the festival and support it by attending some of the events being put on throughout the week." For further information on Tewkesbury Ryder Fest visit www.facebook.com/ TewekesburyRyderFest or follow them on Twitter @TewkesRyderFest.
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Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as cheques can be levels usefuland as a backup. Fee a exchange backup. Fee levels rates vary and greatly exchange greatly accordingrates to thevary country you’re according to the you’re in, however, andcountry also between in,individual however,banks. and also between individual banks. Pros Pros • Handy if you don’t want to • Handy if youamounts don’t want to carry large of cash carry large of cash around, oramounts are worried about around, or areabroad. worried about using cards •using Can cards be replaced within abroad. 24 hours if they’re lost or • Can be replaced within 24stolen. hours if they’re lost or •stolen. They can be used as cash in some you get • They can outlets, be usedand as cash in the local inchange some outlets, and currency. you get Cons change in the local currency. • Exchange rates can Cons fluctuate widely, and are • Exchange rates can generally poor when fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when Page 58
compared with other compared with other payment methods. • payment You pay amethods. fee when you buy • You pay a fee you buy them, and alsowhen commission them, and also commission when they’re exchanged. when they’re exchanged. It’s a good idea to make a It’s a goodnote ideaoftoeach make a separate cheque separate note of as each number as soon youcheque number as you get themas- ifsoon they’re lost or get them they’re lost or stolen, it’s- if easier to arrange stolen, it’s easier to arrange replacements. replacements.
PrePaid Cards PrePaid Some of theCards newer prepaid
Some of thevery newer prepaid cards offer competitive cards offerrates, very competitive exchange as well as exchange rates, as well extra features such as a as extra features such as a of smartphone app. A word smartphone app.- there A word of warning though have warning though accessing - there have been problems been problems accessing money abroad using some money using prepaidabroad cards, as it’s some not prepaid cards,clear as it’s notthe first always made that always made clear thatitthe time you use the card, hasfirst to time use point. the card, it has to be atyou a cash be at apeople cash point. Many have also found
Many people have also found they get ‘Pin Unrecognised’ they get ‘Pineven Unrecognised’ messages, though they’re messages, even though using the correct number.they’re If you using the too correct number. If you withdraw much cash you’ll withdraw much cash you’ll get a 2% too service charge, and get a 2%isservice charge,during and support only provided support is only provided during UK business hours. UK business hours. Pros • They’re pre-loaded, so it’s Pros easier topre-loaded, budget andso you • They’re it’s can lock a good exchange easier to in budget and you rate.lock in a good exchange can • rate. Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully. • Convenient and easy to use, • but Widely accepted abroad. check the rules carefully. Safer than carrying lots of •• Widely accepted abroad. cash. than carrying lots of • Safer Cons cash. • If the card is lost or stolen Cons • If the card is lost or stolen
you may be charged for a you may be charged for a replacement. replacement. • Some providers charge high • fees. Some providers charge high fees. • Potential fees include • application, Potential fees include and transaction application, transaction even an inactivity charge and if even an inactivity charge you don’t use the card for aif you don’t use the card for a while. while. The main message here is to The main message is to carefully check all thehere small carefully check all the print before you sign upsmall for a print before prepaid card.you sign up for a prepaid card.
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Some providersabroad don’t charge for transactions (as long foryou transactions abroad (as long as don’t withdraw cash), asit’s youwell don’t withdraw cash), so worth researching so it’srather well worth researching these than using your these rather than using your everyday credit card. everyday credit card. Pros Pros • Some protection for goods • over Some protection for goods £100 via Section 75 of over £100 via Credit Section 75 of the Consumer Act. • They’re safe andCredit secure, but the Consumer Act. sure payment is taken • make They’re safe and secure, but inmake front sure of you. payment is taken • Interest-free credit on your in front of you. spend.credit on your • holiday Interest-free Cons holiday spend. • There’s a risk of fraud or Cons is taken • ‘cloning’ There’s ifa the riskcard of fraud or out of sight when youispay. ‘cloning’ if the card taken • Ifout youofwithdraw cash you’ll sight when you pay. charged daily cash interest. • be If you withdraw you’ll be charged daily interest.
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• Some shops have a with credit cards. Cons • Some shops have a with credit cards. Cons minimum transaction • Charges can quickly add • May not be fully covered by minimum transaction • Charges can quickly add • May not be fully covered by amount for using credit up if you withdraw cash your insurance policy. amount for using credit up if you withdraw cash your insurance policy. cards. regularly. • Not as safe as carrying a cards. • Notcard. as safe as carrying a regularly. plastic Finding a credit card that’s For the sake of safety and plastic card. Finding credit card that’s For theyou sake of safety geared up afor use abroad is key simplicity, might want and to It’s a good idea to take some geared up for use abroad is key simplicity, you might want to It’s a good to take some - you’ll have lower or no fees, pay using the local currency cash as backupidea for your you’ll have lower or no fees, cash as backup for your pay using the local currency and six weeks to pay off your rather than in sterling because plastic card(s) and traveller’s and six interest-free. weeks to pay off your of the plasticand card(s) and traveller’s rather than in sterling spending huge disparity in because cheques, buying it well spending interest-free. cheques, and buying it well of the huge disparity in exchange rates. before you leave means you before you leave means you exchange rates. debiT Cards can track down the best rates debiT Cards can track down the best rates You can use a debit card to Cash of exchange. You useora withdraw debit cardcash to Cashit’s not a good idea of exchange. pay forcan goods Although Although it’s not a good idea pay for goods or withdraw cash https://www.moneyadvice abroad, but you’ll probably to carry lots of cash with you, https://www.moneyadvice abroad, but you’ll probably to carry lots of for cash with you, service.org.uk/en/articles/travelhave to pay a non-sterling you’ll need to pay some service.org.uk/en/articles/travelmoney-options-cash-cards-andyou’ll need to pay for some have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily smaller items this way, and money-options-cash-cards-andtravellers-cheques transaction fee. There’s no daily organising smaller ititems this way, interest on cash withdrawals, before you go and travellers-cheques http://www.moneysavingexpert. organising it before you go interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a will save money. Bear in mind http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelwill save Bear in mind but machine you might be charged cash transaction feea though, that money. insurance policies com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelcards cash machine transaction fee though, that insurance policies each time you use one. only cover around £200 to £500 cards http://www.money.co.uk/travelonly on cover around £200 to £500 each time you use one. Pros of cash average. http://www.money.co.uk/travelmoney/what-is-the-best-way-toof cash on average. •Pros Easily blocked if the card is Pros money/what-is-the-best-way-tospend-abroad.htm • Easily blocked if the card is lost or stolen. • Pros You can shop around for a spend-abroad.htm http://blog.moneysavingexpert. lost or stolen. • You can shop around for a • Chip and pin protection. good exchange rate before http://blog.moneysavingexpert. com/2013/03/12/using-plastic• Chip and pin protection. Cons yougood go. exchange rate before com/2013/03/12/using-plasticoverseas-always-pay-in-eurosyou go. Cons • No consumer protection as • Can be used anywhere. overseas-always-pay-in-euroseven-if-it-says-0-commission/ • Can be used anywhere. • No consumer protection as even-if-it-says-0-commission/
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