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February 2016
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February What‘s On Guide Feathered Friends
Gardening by Pippa Greenwood
Planning a Bathroom
Home & Interiors by Katherine Sorrell
Martin Lewis
Cheap trains, drains & automobiles
The Millionaire Maker Local Writer Richard Denny
Local News Local Businesses Finance
Is Buy-To-Let Still A Good Investment?
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Dear Reader, Christmas has come and gone, the mild start to January was lovely and then the rain, floods and finally Jack Frost came to leave his calling card! As we head into February we have Valentine's Day to look forward to. A lot of people see Valentine's Day as a commercial gimmick and the first stumbling block to anyone who had a diet-related new year's resolution! But whether you celebrate the day or not, I think it is a reminder to spread a bit of love and warm feelings to those around you, and with the 14th falling within half-term it certainly provides parents with a great theme for doing some arts and crafts or baking with the kids! This time of the year many Friends of the School commitees and Church Fete organisers get together to arrange dates, so please let us know what you are planning and if it's local we will publish your event in the magazine free of charge. Enjoy this month's issue and see you in March! Best wishes,
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10 Tips for a success mind-set Success of course is different for us all and what we perceive success to be. The one thing that all successful athletes, musicians, singers and self-made millionaires have in common is an attitude (mind-set) of success. They didn’t acquire this after their achievements. So here are a few tips for you to have that mind-set: 1. You must have an objective, a purpose or something you really want to achieve. This becomes your goal or goals, your mind must know exactly what it has to achieve. 2. Make it a habit to be positive, some habits take a while to cultivate and transform into subconscious automatic behaviour. Make it a habit to be positive every day. 3. Use repetition; athletes build muscle by continuous repetition, in a similar way we need to continually send the right messages to the brain. Ten repetitions of a thought will embed that thought into your achievement mechanism. 4. Use positive affirmations 'I can' as against 'I can’t', 'I am good at...' as against 'I’m no good'. This may sound ridiculous but I promise it works. What we tell our mind our mind will deliver. 5. Smile, you will find it so much harder to have negative thoughts when you
are smiling. ‘A frown brings a wrinkle, a smile brings a twinkle’. 6. Plan doing something towards your success each day. By planning and doing something constructive each day you will progress towards your goal. One of the laws of motivation says ‘seeing ourselves progressing motivates us’. 7. Discard negative thoughts; when you have taken photographs, you discard those out of focus or badly lit, you just keep the quality images. Your mind can work the same way, cast out the negative images and replace them with positive ones. 8. Think of problems as challenges; use the word challenge rather than problem. It’s fascinating how our mind positively embraces a challenge whereas a problem is a de-motivator. 9. Before you go to sleep the last thoughts should always be on what you want, never on what you don’t and best of all to include some thankyous for your day and those that have helped you. 10. All of the above thrive on a clear objective and a goal. So you must be absolutely sure what it is you are striving for and that objective must not be money. There is not a millionaire or billionaire who chased money as their goal. Money comes as a by-product of successful achievement.
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Onion Bhaji and Cucumber & Mint Raita This delicious Recipe is Brought to you by Tewkesbury Cookshop
RECIPE 2 large or 3 medium onions 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp gram flour (Besan) 2 tbsp milk 2 eggs Oil (sunflower oil is good) Fresh coriander Creme fraiche, sour cream or yoghurt
Approx. 1 tsp lime juice Cucumber Fresh mint 1 tsp of each spice: Paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, garlic You can add ½ tsp chilli powder (or some fresh chilli) if you like them spicy!
INSTRUCTIONS The recipe above makes plenty for 4 people – just halve all the ingredients if you just want enough for 2! Make the raita while the bhajis are frying. 1. Switch on the deep fat fryer to about 160°C (remove the basket). 2. Peel, halve and then slice the onions fairly thinly. Add about 1 Tbsp oil to a saucepan and add the onions. Cook them very gently over a low heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until they become soft. Do not fry them until they go brown! Switch off the heat and leave them to cool. 3. Roughly chop the coriander. In a pestle and mortar, add the spices and coriander and grind until well mixed (if using a spice mill, chop the coriander separately). 4. In a large bowl, add the flours, eggs, milk and spices and mix everything together well into a smooth paste. You want the batter thick enough to cover the back of a spoon and drip off. If it seems too thick just add a little water. 5. Add the onions to the bowl – they do not have to be cold, but they must not be hot! If you are in a hurry, tip them out of the pan onto a cold plate and leave for 5 minutes to cool off. Stir them into the batter gently but thoroughly until they are all coated. 6. Use 2 spoons (big spoons if you are making big bhajis!). Pick up some of the onion mixture on one spoon and use the other to scrape it quickly but carefully into the hot oil. Wait for the bhaji to rise to the surface before adding the next one. Always add the next bhaji to an empty area of oil or they will stick together. Don’t try to overfill the fryer – just do a second batch. Fry them until they are crispy and a deep golden brown. 7. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift them out into a bowl lined with kitchen towel and leave to drain and cool a bit – they will be extremely hot! Remember to switch the fryer off afterwards. Page 8
Making the cucumber and mint raita: 8. In a bowl, add the crème fraiche (or similar) and lime juice. 9. Shred roughly a third of a cucumber and add to the bowl, mixing in well. 10. Chop the fresh mint and add it in, then stir the mixture thoroughly. 11. Taste your dip, and add more lime juice or mint if you prefer it. Serve your bhajis with the dip and some mango chutney. This is lovely as an evening snack, or to have as a starter for your curry night.
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Tewkesbury Talk It feels like winter is here at last there is a definite chill in the air, and icy crunch underfoot. We have seen flooding on The Ham, but disruption in the town has been minimal for which we must be grateful.
Pig, Sweets & Treats, Chamberlains, M&Co and Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts. I was asked if I could post a thank you to those who took the sleigh around town and surrounding areas at Christmas, bringing much joy to children young and old. Rotary are now looking after the Sleigh and will co-ordinate the collections next year when it will be available for the usual groups - Boys Brigade, Scouts, Guides, etc. to take around and collect for their own charities. In the meantime it is safely stored – and I have been assured the reindeer are being well fed!
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Those in Cumbria were not so lucky this year, and the Rotary Club/Chamber of Commerce did set up collection points and place charity tins around town. In fact an interim donation of £1,000 was sent to the Cumbrian Carlisle Rotary Club Foundation Fund and match-funded by the government. At that time £681 had been collected from the charity boxes which was topped up from the Rotary charity fund to £1,000. The collecting boxes are still in the Town Hall, One Stop, The Orange Page 10
The Tewkesbury Rotary Club are also organising the annual free senior citizen’s tea party on Saturday February 20th at the Watson Hall, Barton Street. Doors open at 2pm with afternoon tea, followed by entertainment – this is a really popular event so please do book your space by calling in at Zeiss Opticians in the High Street. January has been a quiet month, decorations taken down and trees recycled (although ours is still sitting outside waiting to go onto the bonfire) and generally taking stock of things ready for the challenges ahead. In the greetings card trade we are busy ordering next year’s Christmas Cards and making space on the shelves for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day (6th March) Cards. We also sadly see a larger number of
condolence cards being sold. I have noticed the number of popular musicians who have passed recently, Motorhead singer Lemmy Kilmister, Natalie Cole, David Bowie, Dale ‘Buffin’ Griffin (Mott the Hoople Drummer), Glen Frey (Eagles Guitarist) plus many more – as a friend of mine said ‘there is one heck of a super group being formed in heaven’. I know many of you will have been touched by losses closer to home too, I would like to think that whilst we grieve, our loved ones are partying with the super group. With the cold weather that inevitably marks the first few weeks of the year thoughts turn to those less fortunate than ourselves, particularly elderly neighbours and relatives. I am fortunate that both my parents are still alive although they are needing much more help to cope with day to day living now. I was finding it very difficult to know where to turn for advice, the Doctor was very helpful but also incredibly busy. I was really pleased to be introduced to Lesley Wall, the Village Agent for Tewkesbury and the surrounding parishes. Her job is to provide older or disadvantaged people with easier access to information and services – better still, it is a free service. The range of things she can advise on is too long to list here, but if she doesn’t know, she will certainly know someone who does. She can visit at home or you can call her on 07810 630244. She is a lovely lady and has been able to give me loads of advice already. It is an initiative managed by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council,
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and jointly funded by the Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. Looking ahead, whilst January was relatively quiet, February will be anything but. February 2nd is Groundhog Day, February 6th commemorates the day Her Majesty, The Queen, came to the throne in 1952, February 14th is Valentine’s Day and February 15th 1971 is the day Britain went decimal. Locally, CAMRA and Tewkesbury Museum are putting on some special events to help commemorate the twenty-first Winter Ales Festival on February 4th to 6th. The festival showcases over 80 local and regional real ales and entry is £5 including a souvenir glass. The special events are remembering the lost pubs and breweries of Tewkesbury. On Tuesday 2nd February, Steve Goodchild will be giving a presentation on ‘Lost and Forgotten Pubs of Tewkesbury’ at 7.00 pm in the Trinity Church Hall. This is a Museum fund-raising event. Long-forgotten breweries, pubs, landlords and customers will be remembered through anecdotes both funny and tragic. On Thursday 4th February, to coincide with the first day of the Beer Festival, an exhibition of Lost Pubs and Breweries will open in the Museum. It will run through February and March, during Museum opening times. To add a town dimension to the
Festival, an ‘I was once a Pub’ walk will be set up for the weekend; Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th February. A leaflet listing places which used to be pubs, and their names, will be available from the Festival, Museum, Tourist Office, Town Hall and pubs (that’s the ones still trading), and places which were once pubs will be encouraged to display an ‘I was once a Pub’ poster, which gives the name they traded under and when and why they closed. There are sixty-one on the list, but there are more yet to be found! There’s no prize. It’s about getting a bit of exercise and finding out something new.
wheelchair is available for anyone who is not sure they can manage the whole distance. For those who prefer to exercise their minds local poet Miki Byrne is running the ‘In Your Own Words’ Poetry Group on the last Wednesday of the month, in the bar at The Roses Theatre. Workshop and open-mic from 5pm, 6pm for the open-mic only. Bring a few poems of your own to read, or just listen to other people, a small admission fee applies, but it sounds like great fun. Miki, who has written three poetry collections, is also reading a selection of poems on the theme of love and its consequences at Bookwork on Sunday 14th February at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from the Bookworm. One last mention is about On February 5th ELL Hair the cream egg filled knitted Studio is hosting an event animals, the sale of which raising funds for the British raise funds for Acorns Heart Foundation. Drop in any children’s hospice. Last year time between 9am and 6 pm, over £2,000 was raised, and there will be light refreshments Mrs Haycock and her team of available – and homemade knitters are hoping to top that cake, as well as make-overs, figure this year. The animals demonstrations, games and will be on sale through all fun for all. Then on February the usual outlets (including 13th we see the return of the Cards & Gifts) from 15th popular Farmers’ and Craft of February, and if anyone Market at Abbey Lawns Car would like to help knit some Park, Gander Lane from 9am please let Mrs Haycock or to 1.30 pm. myself know and we can let you have the patterns. For those wanting a little gentle exercise there is the I feel Cupid calling me to fill Northway Strollers a gentle the shelves with Valentine walking group that meets cards, please get in touch at 10am on Fridays at if you have an event you Branningan Court to set off on would like mentioned, a gentle and sociable stroll I can be found daily at exploring Northway and the Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts surrounding area. Routes are in the High Street. accessible to all including wheelchair users and a spare - by Louise Jones
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Feathered Friends by Pippa Greenwood
Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and as many help to keep pests at bay for much of the year it makes sense to encourage them in. You can provide a haven for wild birds as long as you have a fair number of potential hiding places, such as a few good sized shrubs or trees - and trees which provide berries or other fruits are always going to be welcome. But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? A source of water really is one of the best features, so either buy an ornamental birdbath or create one from a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, to reduce the depth. Ideally the water should be changed every other day, but at this time of year it is essential to make sure that the water does not freeze for long periods of time. Other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are also perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional Page 12
food materials is worthwhile, but remember to provide a constant supply or they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most. If you have a problem with squirrels, then use a squirrel proof feeder – they resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts, though they can cost up to £40. If squirrels are not a problem, use a cheaper nut feeder, but position it so it is out of range of cats. Save household scraps for the birds too; they enjoy apples, cooked rice, cheese, old breakfast cereal, raisins and sultanas and, of course, bread. Buy fat balls which contain mixed seeds and hang them from trees or large shrubs where they will provide a fantastic meal for many birds and, provided you position them correctly, means that you can also enjoy watching them. I only buy the net-free fat balls,
as birds’ feet can get trapped in the net. You can also buy grubs and larvae to feed the birds. These high protein snacks are particularly useful once birds start feeding their young in the spring, and are best distributed on a bird table or even on a garage roof. They are available by mail order or from garden centres and pet shops. If you feel like making or buying a bird table on which to set out the feasts you are supplying, then so much the better. Choose one which is not easily accessible by cats, and position it where you can watch the birds as they feed and drink. I mainly feed the birds on top of an old, established hedge. It is just tall enough for me to reach its flat clipped top surface and I put out bird food on flat wooden trays – perfect for me to view and impossible for cats to get the wrong idea about who is meant to be eating! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ - fantastic UK grown vegetable plants of your choice plus weekly advice and tips emails from Pippa , biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.
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It’s an easy routine though, and consists of just three steps: • Checking regularly for signs of damage or soreness Although puncture wounds may not be immediately visible because of the dark colour of your dog’s pads, if anything has caused damage the dog will pull away or show signs of discomfort when you touch their feet. Regular checks after each outing will help to prevent infection building up in broken skin, and identify damaged or split claws. • Bathing To flush out any sand or small objects, dip each paw into a shallow container of water and pat dry. Sand in particular causes discomfort if not removed after a walk on the beach, and sharp shells can easily cut the paws. • Keep fur trimmed This is especially important for long-haired breeds with lots of fur between their pads. Keeping it short allows you to see any damage to the paw, and makes the dog more comfortable when walking.
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John Badham on Community, memory & identity I am writing this short article sat in the A & E department of Cheltenham General Hospital.
In case you are wondering, I am not here on my own account. I cannot claim to have been in an accident, or perhaps worse a fracas in Tewkesbury High Street or even the Town Hall! I am here with my seriously ill mother. She has been suffering from Alzheimer‘s for some time and has now some physical complications hence the reason for sitting in this rather drab depressing space. As many of you know I spent much of my life teaching history. It has increasingly occurred to me, certainly since my mother‘s illness, that history is simply community memory composed as it is of so many individual experiences. Those suffering from the various forms of dementia are simply, in one sense,
losing their own understanding of their personal sense of identity - rather like communities and peoples do in the traumatic moments of loss and destruction which we can see in every national history for example.
I increasingly feel that in the recent past we as a nation haven‘t really emphasised the importance of these threads of memory and shared experiences that make us and the places we live in so absolutely unique. I say this in the full recognition that there are places and communities that are different, as we are in this little town, and are blessed with a real sense of what they are and what is important to them. We saw this with real local pride in Tewkesbury during our flood trauma of 2007 it is clearly evident too in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Scotland
in recent weeks.
I suppose what I am trying to say is that even as my mother retreats into the shadow world of her illness, she still remains totally aware of the really important which is the enduring sense of her place in an understood narrative of love and achievement. As with individuals, communities like ours, also need this core of memory and identity - I hope that my mother will hang on to this for as long as she can, and that communities like Tewkesbury will always retain their sense of community - and the love and pride which is thus implied. - by John Badham Note from the editor: John's mother Jean Badham died on January 16th in Cheltenham General Hospital. May she rest in peace.
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Finance Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment? By Ann Haldon
With no sign of improved interest rates for savers, and pension changes that offer more freedom, is buy-to-let still a good option for those wanting to invest? At first glance, the increase in stamp duty and reduction in some tax reliefs for landlords may cast doubt on whether investing in bricksand-mortar is a good idea, but success depends on many factors, not least of which is your commitment to maximising returns. We take a look at what you need to consider when thinking about property investment. One of the first items on the list should be to clarify your motivation for this type of investment, as it will directly impact on the areas and type of property that you choose. Do you want rental yield or long-term capital growth? Are you considering a long-term investment to take advantage of capital growth, or focusing on the potential rental yield of a property? Between 15 and 20 years is a common timescale for property ownership with capital growth in mind, which might fit in nicely with your plans for retirement. On the other hand, investing in a multiple-occupancy student let, for example, could bring in much-needed monthly income. You may be able to make a
rental yield of between 5% and 10% if you find a suitable property in a good location, and buy it for the right price. Focusing on the figures Buy-to-let can still be a good investment if you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to make it work. This begins with meticulous research to make sure you get the best mortgage deal, find suitable locations and the right style of property for your target market. In other words, you need to make sure as far as possible that the numbers add up. Lending restrictions have made it difficult to find a good mortgage deal in recent years, when compared with the precredit crunch era, but even when you’ve got a mortgage offer that you’re happy with, you should be constantly looking for ways to improve returns by switching suppliers and cutting costs. Will you manage the property yourself? Many professional landlords concentrate purely on managing their business. They don’t get involved in the monthto-month management of the property, or dealing with tenant issues – in fact, many landlords never even meet their tenants. It’s purely a numbers game, and taking this approach means
abandoning any personal preferences with regard to choosing your property. If you decide to hire a letting agent, they will take a percentage of the rent by way of payment. This may seem like a needless expense when you’re willing to do the work yourself, but when you consider how much time and energy is saved in not having to deal with tenant issues it may be money well spent, particularly if you have more than one property. Financial benefits of buy-tolet The beneficial tax reliefs enjoyed on buy-to-let mortgage interest payments are now being limited to the basic rate of income tax. This was previously an attractive part of buy-to-let investing, but they can still be enjoyed if you form a limited company for your property investments. As rates of corporation tax are being reduced to 18% by 2020, for owners of multiple properties at least, this could help to reduce costs. But as always, you need to seek the advice of a professional advisor to maximise the investment returns and minimise your tax bill. http://moneyfacts.co.uk/ guides/buy-to-let/btl-have-youconsidered-the-investment-risks/
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This picturesque riverside pub is well worth a visit The Red Lion holds a place dear in many people’s hearts. Set on one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Severn, this iconic riverside pub has been a popular stopping off point since the mid 1800s. Under new ownership since April 2014 and having undergone a full refurbishment at the beginning of 2015, this freehouse focuses on bringing you great food, great drink and great service delivered by great people. The Red Lion is one of three freehouse pubs in the area owned by a local farming family. Well-known as a summer destination, The Red Lion offers a cosy and welcoming environment in which to drink and dine during the colder months. With logburning stoves in both the bar and dining room, and a cosy snug in which to hunker down, the pub’s recent refurbishment makes The Red Lion a go to pub. Artwork on the restaurant walls features the local countryside as well as Gloucester Docks to be found further downstream and features photos of days gone
by, capturing the pub from the late 1800s when pony and traps stopped by, to bathers on the beaches outside the pub, to geese drinking beer in the skittle alley and donkeys eating behind the bar! Enjoy local and seasonal dishes freshly made to order by the kitchen team. There is a focus on providing high-quality dishes which change with the seasons so you’ll always want to keep going back for more! The Red Lion’s ethos is to offer top-quality meals at an affordable price. All the pub’s lamb, beef and pork is reared on farms in Maisemore, Hartpury, Tirley and Ashleworth and we source the best seasonal fruits and vegetables from the Gloucestershire countryside. You’ll find classic pub dishes too. Headed by Melissa, the team at The Red Lion is committed to ensuring your visit is a great one. Whether you are stopping for a quick drink, enjoying a leisurely lunch on the River bank or relaxing with friends in the cosy log fired dining room, The Red Lion is well worth a visit.
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Home & Interiors Plan Your Perfect Family Bathroom
Is your bathroom family-friendly? Think layout, fittings, flooring, lighting and all-important storage space – and turn your bathroom into an appealing haven for both children and adults, says Katherine Sorrell. THE SPACE If your room is small but there’s a tiny, adjacent WC, consider knocking down the wall in between to combine them into one family-friendly room. If there are a lot of bedrooms compared to the number of bathrooms, it may make sense to convert a bedroom into a second bathroom. The least expensive way to overhaul a family bathroom is to keep the fixtures and fittings in the same place, which avoids the costs of altering pipe runs. On the other hand, if the layout isn’t right – perhaps you want to create space to add a separate shower – you’ll have to re-arrange the room. Measure up and draw a plan on graph paper, noting the position of doors and windows, radiators, the soil pipe and any other permanent fixtures. Then decide what fittings you require: a bath, Page 28
walk-in shower, WC, basin (or two – ideal for busy bathrooms), radiator and/or heated towel rail (big enough for LOTS of towels)… A specially designed showerbath, wider at one end and with a curved-glass screen, can be a great space-saver, and try to include as much storage as you can, so plastic toys can be put away when you need a calm, grown-up space. Vanity units can be built under basins, also concealing pipework, and WCs can be placed against false walls which contain both the cistern and some storage space; you can also use wall and floor cupboards, either custom-made or off-the-peg, plus conventional storage ideas such as a hinged chest with a padded seat on top and shelves, racks, boxes and baskets. Finally, draw all your fittings to the same scale as your floor plan, and cut them out. Move them around until you find the best layout, allowing generous activity space for knees, elbows, drying and so on, around each fitting. FITTINGS In a bathroom that’s used regularly by all members of the family, young and old, flexibility is key. Opt for a timeless white suite with an easy-clean finish, plus neutral tiles, and add bold colours and fun patterns in the form of towels, mats, handles and hooks. Wall-hung fittings are easier to clean around, as well as making the space seem bigger; for small children, a sturdy, portable step will help them reach the loo and basin. Ensure taps and shower have an anti-scald device and touch-safe surfaces, and set thermostatic mixers to low temperatures. FLOORING Bathroom floors must be nonslip, easy to clean and mustn’t
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mind getting wet. Don’t use carpet, and avoid solid wood as it may shrink or warp. If you like the look of timber, however, you may be able to install marinegrade ply, engineered boards, laminate, bamboo or tropical hardwoods. Ceramic tiles are ideal, especially as they work brilliantly with underfloor heating (cosy toes!), while alternatives include linoleum, which has a classic look and is made from environmentally friendly materials, rubber – available in an array of gorgeous colours – and the ever-popular and practical vinyl. LIGHTING Lighting really makes a difference to the mood of a bathroom and, if possible, it should be planned in the initial design stages. Include good general, overall lighting, perhaps in the form of inset ceiling spotlights or (less expensive) a ceiling-mounted track, plus some task lights, by the mirror, for shaving or applying make-up. Clever ideas include: storage units that incorporate lighting; fitting uplighters in flooring; an led colour-changing lamp operated by remote control; adding a colourful light stream to your tap water and even illuminated tiles. You could even consider fitting low-level lighting that comes on automatically when someone enters the room – great for night-time toilet visits. Remember that when any light fitting is near water, it must be manufactured with suitable protection against splashing – designated by an IP coding of 4 and above.
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Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning of its surroundings. Even the fact that Jodrell Bank intercepted the signals and the Daily Express published the pictures before Pravda could didn’t spoil the party.
There were glasses raised in jubilation in Moscow and drained in frustration in Washington on February 3rd 1966, when the Soviets demonstrated once again that they were well ahead in the space race. They had been ahead from the beginning, of course: Sputnik 1, the first man-made satellite, blasted off on October 4th 1957, to be followed by Sputnik 2 a month later, whereas the Americans couldn’t launch Explorer 1 until January 31st 1958. On April 12th 1961 Yuri Gagarin pipped Alan Shepherd by only 23 days to be the first man in space, and the Soviets rubbed it in by being the first to orbit the earth, having the first woman in space, and completing the first spacewalk. Now they were ahead in the race for the Moon, too, the race that President Kennedy had declared that America must win within the decade. But after a flawless launch and three-day flight, Luna 9 touched down gently on the rocky floor of Oceanus Procellarum, extended its camera array, and started making a complete panorama
It was the first successful rocketassisted controlled landing on the Moon, and the extent of the Soviet lead was only confirmed on February 21st when the American probe Ranger 8 crashed; but the lead was less solid than it seemed, and it evaporated for good on February 26th with America’s first successful Saturn rocket launch. Actually, the Americans had had the lead all along but didn’t know it. After the war they had more or less kidnapped Germany’s V2 team and its director, Werner von Braun, but for five years the Germans were only allowed to supervise the completion of captured V2s and train the Americans in their use. In 1950 the military sacked von Braun and packed him off to the Marshall Space Flight Centre in Alabama where he could dream his intergalactic dreams in peace while the US Navy worked on its main project, the Vanguard missile launch vehicle – a task in which it failed. Only when Sputnik was launched did Washington realise that Moscow now had a viable missile delivery system and it didn’t. Then someone remembered that
rather embarrassing ex-Nazi in Alabama. Maybe von Braun had something the military could use? He had. His Redstone rocket was originally intended as the launcher for Explorer, but in 1955 Eisenhower had decided to use Vanguard instead. Now the military turned back to Redstone. Explorer was hastily adapted to fit its new launcher, and the US was back in the game. So was von Braun. Vanguard was scrapped and the development dollars went his way instead. His giant Saturn rocket that would take America to the Moon had its first launch only weeks after Luna 9’s triumph. Meanwhile the Russians were dividing their resources between two new launch vehicles, N1 and Proton. But N1’s designer, Sergei Korolev, died suddenly in January 1966 and the project faltered. Proton wasn’t ready either, and when Apollo 8 became the first manned lunar orbiter on Christmas Eve 1968, the heart went out of the Russian effort and after four failed attempts to launch N1 they gave up. The Soviet moon-shot was suspended in 1974 – two years after the last American had walked on the Moon – and scrapped in 1976.
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1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves FOR THE DUMPLINGS 75g self-raising flour 40g shredded suet 1 tsp grated horseradish 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
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Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once. To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough. Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings.
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Local hospice on look-out for fundraising volunteers across Gloucestershire Local hospice charity, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court, is seeking community fundraising volunteers from right across Gloucestershire to get involved and help it raise the £1.6 million it needs every year to provide care for local families. The hospice has created some brand new volunteer roles including fundraising collection volunteers and collection tin coordinators, for anyone who can join them to help.
will help with collections in stores in and around Gloucestershire and help the local charity to seek opportunities to promote the hospice and the incredible work it does. There is a particular need for this in Gloucester and Cirencester. The role of collection tin coordinator will help with the distribution of collection tins in a given area – a vital stream of income for the hospice. There is also a vacancy for a fundraising administrator working alongside the team based at the hospice assisting with research, handling donations and general admin duties around events and projects. The volunteer must be able to commit to a weekday within office hours on a weekly basis working at the Cheltenham-based hospice.
Anyone over the age of 18 can apply to become a Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Community Mike Tague, Head of Hospice fundraising volunteer wherever they Fundraising at Sue Ryder live across Gloucestershire, no matter Leckhampton Court Hospice said, how many hours they can volunteer. “We can only raise the money Each of the roles are flexible needed to carry on providing care and fulfilling. for local families at a time they Fundraising collection volunteers need it most with the support of
Tewkesbury gets a digital makeover The official website promoting Tewkesbury has been transformed to showcase the town’s riverside charm and the many attractions it has to offer. Residents and tourists can visit www.visittewkesbury.info to discover things to do, hear about the latest events and find many different places to eat, drink and stay. The website has all the information needed for planning a trip to Tewkesbury, including interactive maps to help navigate easily around the town.
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The website also reveals the new ‘Discover Tewkesbury: an extraordinary riverside town’ branding. Its responsive design means that the website can be used easily across all platforms and devices. The website is an integral part of a programme of investment to boost Tewkesbury’s identity as a popular tourist destination as well as a great location to do business. Lead Member for Economic Development and Promotion, Councillor Rob Bird, said: “This new website is a fantastic representation of Tewkesbury online and illustrates the potential for a great visit to the town, whether it’s for a few hours or for a few days. Tewkesbury has so much to offer local people and tourists, as well as the local and national business community, so I’m
the very communities we care for.” “We have an incredibly loyal and hardworking army of volunteers but we need more volunteers in local communities right across the county if we are to raise the £1.6 million needed every year to help run our inpatient unit, day hospice and hospice at home services.” “These new roles will help more people flexibly volunteer with us. No matter how many hours you have to offer and no matter where you live, from Gloucester to Cheltenham, from Stroud to Cirencester or from the Forest of Dean to Tewkesbury or anywhere in between you can get involved and help support our work, right in the heart of your local community.” Anyone interested in becoming a fundraising volunteer for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice can call Beth Davis on 01242 246285 or email beth. davis@suerydercare.org. incredibly pleased that we have this new tool at our disposal and can market the town to its full potential.” Dave Handley, Managing Director of Mosaique said: “We are really enjoying working on this contract, it is a real labour of love and we are delighted with how the website looks and how easy it is to use. We love the town as a place to live and work and we hope this website will go a long way to show visitors why they should come and stay.” The contract to deliver the work was awarded to local businesses Mosaique Creative & Design and The Vivid PR Consultancy, both based in the town’s St Mary’s Lane. The website has been developed working alongside local business networks to create a fantastic onestop shop for visitors to the town.
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And Another Thing... by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook
I returned home from the health centre after my annual MOT to be confronted by my Dearly Beloved’s demand for the prognosis. “So Tom, how did your check up go?” “A complete waste of time. These new age medical fads will have me in an early grave.” “In other words, she told you to go on a diet?” “I think she muttered something about broccoli.” “Did she measure your BMI?” “What didn’t she measure? Anyway I think the old quack was down in the dumps, she kept saying things were morbid.” “As in obese? Right that’s it, no more biscuits for you. What’s that in your hand?” Sarah prised the card from my fingers. “A gym membership? You’re joining a gym?” Page 40
“Doctors orders apparently. And less of the sniggers please.” After a trip to a large out of town sports retailer (which looked to me like one big jumble sale), I turned up at the sparkly new gym freshly clad in Lycra. I spotted my reflection in the reception mirror. I looked like a shrink-wrapped WC Fields. A little boy dressed in crepe paper rustled towards me. I was about to ask him if he was a school boy on the run from the Wag Man when he cheerily piped up, “Hi I’m Jason, I’m going to be showing you around the gym.” And so we entered a vast cathedral of glistening stainless steel and skin tight leggings. I strolled past all manner of appalling contraptions. Finally, we arrived in a dark corner of the gym, the floor of which was covered by squishy blue mats.
“So Tom, if you would like to warm up?” “Warm up? Right, well you can either turn down the air conditioning or I can go and get my jumper.” Jason looked worried. “OK, I’ll go and get Nigel. He’s going to do your induction.” It was then I spotted him, bounding over like a Super Hero straight from the set of Avengers Age of Ultron. Enviously I observed how Nigel suited Lycra a lot better than did I. “Hi Tom! My name’s Nigel …let me ask you some health questions, we don’t want you croaking on one of our machines and suing us, now do we?” His laughter evaporated in the cold dry air of the gym. “Seriously, do you work out?” “The last time I worked anything out was the clock on our new oven and that
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left me pretty breathless, I can tell you.” “Err OK, have you ever suffered from any of the following - angina, asthma, arthritis, slipped disc, joint pain, calcium deficiency?” “Not as yet…” I said, warily. “Great! Right, let’s jump on this bad boy.” Bad boy? I mouthed to myself. And so we set off on what can only be described as a Penrose Staircase of endless agony. After ten minutes of purgatory I held up my hand in protest. Nigel stopped the machine. “Are you alright Tom?”
up finished now let’s get you on one of these wicked machines.”
“Great! I’m just in the middle of some bicep curls.”
“The warm up! You mean there’s more?”
“I hope he’s not working you too hard.”
“Oh yes! Another forty five minutes more.”
And with that a familiar voice was overheard: “Same again old chap?”
“Not for me there isn’t sunshine, that’s quite enough for one day, thank you.” “But Tom, don’t you want rock hard buns?”
Half an hour later I answered a call from Sarah.
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What's On in February Presentation on lost and forgotten pubs of Tewkesbury Tuesday 2nd February, 7pm, Trinity Church Hall Presentation on 'Lost and Forgotten Pubs of Tewkesbury', presented by Tewkesbury Museum. Long-forgotten breweries, pubs, landlords and customers will be remembered through anecdotes both funny and tragic. Speaker: Steve Goodchild. Lost Pubs and Breweries Exhibition Thursday 4th February Tewkesbury Museum An exhibition of lost pubs and breweries; open throughout February and March, during Museum opening times. Tewkesbury Winter Ale Festival Friday 4th - Saturday 6th February, Tewkesbury
Over 80 local and regional real ales will be showcased at this wonderful winter beer festival run by CAMRA. 3 days of real ale, cider and perry celebration. 20 of these celebrated beers will be from Gloucestershire breweries and they will be judged by a team of trained tasters to give us the ‘Winter Ale of Gloucestershire 2016’ to be awarded by Gloucestershire CAMRA. There is also freshly made locally sourced food during every session. For more information times and prices visit: www.visittewkesbury.info Forever Jackson - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Stage Show Friday 5th February, 7.30pm, Page 42
The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX The critically-acclaimed live concert show ‘Forever Jackson’ is coming to Tewkesbury with its brand-new tour for 2016: ‘Legacy of a Legend’. Star of the show, Robin Parsons, has even had the honour of performing before Michael Jackson. Show producer Pete Tobit of GRT Entertainments promises that – thanks to incredible attention to detail– fans of the King of Pop are in for a jaw-dropping, ultimately authentic experience. The awardwinning production takes audiences from Michael’s early days with the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons through to his rise to become The King of Pop. Tickets: £20.75 £21.75, available from the box office: O1684 295074. For more information visit: rosestheatre.org. True Believers Comic Festival Saturday 6th February, 11.30am - 5pm, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse Comic book fair with great guests, artists, writers, creators and traders from the comic book industry. For more information email oktruebelievers@gmail. com or visit: www.facebook.com/ OKTrueBelievers Performing Arts Workshops Sunday 7th, 14th & 28th February: 10.00am: 8 - 11 year olds; 11.15am: 12 - 16 year olds Cheltenham Town Hall A range of performing art workshops for children of all ages to enjoy. No previous drama experience neccessary. Your kids can just come and enjoy the fun - you never know, who might be a naturally born entertainer! Tickets can be purchased from the Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office: 0844 5762210. Folk Three Festival Friday 12th - Sunday 14th February, from 7.30pm (and 2.30pm on Saturday),
Cheltenham Town Hall A weekend filled with fantastic Folk Music and entertainment. Headline act: Lau with support from Sam Lee and his band. For more information and tickets visit: www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/folkthree. Wedding Fayre Sunday 14th February, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Presented by Love Actually Weddings, admission free. For more information please visit www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk or email astrid@sudeley.org.uk Scottish Evening Friday 19th February from 7.30pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Bishop's Cleeve Players present their Annual Scottish Evening, with live music, piping, a fiddler, dancing and laughter. Light refreshments and haggis included. Tickets £8. For more information contact 01242 673917 or see our website www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk. Tewkesbury Rotary Club Annual Senior Citizens Tea Party Saturday 20th February from 2pm Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Afternoon tea served at 2.30pm followed by entertainment. Event finishes at 5pm. Free admission. Please book your space at Zeiss Opticians, High Street, Tewkesbury. Tel: 01684 292201. Danny Bryant in Concert Sunday 21st February, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU
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Come and see one of the UK's hottest blues players. Tickets: £16. Tickets from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource.co.uk. Crescendo Big Band Concert Sunday 28th February, Doors open at 7pm, concert from 8pm 10.30pm, Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY
Live Big Band Music performed by top musicians from Gloucestershire, the Midlands and the Southwest. A cabaret style performance with classics from the swing era and music from more recent times. Directed by Tony Sheppard and introduced by Bob Lee. Seating at tables; licensed bar open throughout the evening. No advance tickets, ticket sale on the door only. Admission: £9. For more information call 01452 714287 or visit: www.crescendoband.co.uk
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 Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/localsupport-groups/regions/south-westengland/tewkesbury-support-group
MARKETS
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.
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
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Drachma Escudo Franc Guilder Kroon Lats Markka Pound Schilling Tolar
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Holy Trinity Church of England 01684 292797 Priors Park Chapel
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Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222
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Bredon Post Office
Tewkesbury Post Office
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TRAVEL
Bus Information Train Information
01452 418630
0845 748 4950
COUNCIL
Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010
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Electricty -足Power Loss
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Water Leaks
0800 169 1144
Gas Emergency
Water Severn Trent
0800 111 999
0800 783 4444
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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau
0870 120 4040
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118 500
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National Missing Persons
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