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Matching your characteristics to available mortgages is something a good mortgage broker can do that you can’t do yourself. But do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much using a broker will cost and ensure you use a qualified one. Some phone-only brokers such as www.LandC.co.uk are feefree but if you want face-toface help, ask friends for a local broker recommendation or use www.Unbiased.co.uk or www. VouchedFor.co.uk to find one. Don’t ignore the fees
The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees, especially on smaller mortgages. A good way to compare mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e.,
24-month) deal is £50 a month – add that to the monthly repayment. And if you use www.mse.me/mortgage bestbuys to compare, the ‘total cost’ function does this automatically for you.
the proportion of the value you’re borrowing. E.g., £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate.
Fix or variable rate?
For example, if you’ve a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 remortgage, that’s 91% LTV, and the top 5yr fix is 4.49%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you’d then be at 90% LTV – where the top 5yr fix is 2.84%, saving c. £1,600/ year in payments.
The advantage of a fix is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won’t move for a set time. Variable deals move with UK interest rates – and sometimes just at the provider’s whim. Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety’s what counts for you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer.
Martin Lewis is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Money Saving Expert. To join the 10 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
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The Lucky Onion is thrilled to announce that their Cheltenham restaurant, The Tavern, will reopen on 24th November 2016. The Tavern started with a simple mission: to deliver delicious food at reasonable prices. This mission remains the same, and after being closed for a few months due to a small fire, The Lucky Onion’s first property; now part of a six-strong portfolio of restaurants, hotels, and pubs in and around Cheltenham, will re-open to much anticipation, bringing a menu comprised of firm favourites alongside some gobsmackingly delicious new plates, and extended opening hours of midday to midnight each day, staying open until 2am at the weekend. This year, The Tavern was awarded a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, an award that they have retained for nearly ten years, making it the only Bib Gourmand restaurant in Cheltenham. In addition to being known for its great food, it has built a steadfast reputation over the past eight years as a real local haunt, where Cheltenham’s cosmopolitan crowd gather to enjoy the very best food, music and cocktails. The new menu, curated by owner Sam Pearman and Head Chef James de Jong, will focus on comforting honest food, but with a modern edge, and will have a completely new array of dishes bursting with flavour as well as some of the muchloved classics that regulars adore. New dishes include their homemade artisan ‘Hog’ and ‘Chilli Cheese’ burgers made with local dry aged beef from Stokes Marsh Farm and served with deliciously dirty trimmings and alcohol laced, sinful shakes. Not only is it about hearty burgers, you can also tuck into an array of globallyinfluenced dishes such as ‘Sticky Chicken Wings’, ‘Chorizo Scotch Egg’ and ‘Squash
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Tewkesbury Talk Sitting on my couch, preparing to write this article, I can see through the window that the leaves are changing colour and the gorgeous golds, russets and reds of Autumn are taking hold as November approaches.
it is assembled and taken away again. The streets are cleared of any trace of the stalls and rides whilst most of us are still asleep. Many pictures are taken of the Mop each year and I have included one by Jack Bosket, a professional photographer, which I think demonstrates the thrill and excitement of the rides.
Garden/ autumn scene Jack is well known to many of you. Picture by I am grateful that he is always happy Michael to let me use his pictures in my article Protheroe and we sell many of his framed October has been packed with prints, calendars and coasters in the colour too, the annual Mop Fair, shop too. At the end of September for example, lighting up the town Mike and I were pleased to attend for the two days it was here. It was an exhibition of his work, specifically officially opened on Friday his train and rail photographs, held evening by the Town and Borough Mayors and the official party could be seen enjoying the sights and sounds, even some of the rides. Each year the fair organisers donate funds to the two Mayors’ charities. In addition, Tewkesbury Fair Society donated a cheque for £159 to their chosen charity, ‘The Friends of Tewkesbury Hospital.’ This was raised from a collection made as the Traditional Jack Boskett and one of his framed prints at Organ was playing. The his exhibition. Picture by Michael Protheroe. Mop always provides lots of laughs, frights and memories, at the Roses Theatre. yet I am amazed at how quickly Jack has a passion for railways and this shows in the wonderful pictures he takes, many of which feature in national publications on a regular basis. He is always happy to support local events Fairground Scene by Jack Boskett (professional photographer) where he Page 16
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Speaking of Autumn and pictures I am guilty of a little selfindulgence in adding my father’s works, painted at Marina Court on his one day a Painting by Les Jones (my week Pictures taken by Lesley G there. We did not realise he could paint as well as this and with minimal help too. They will be on display later in the year at an exhibition of works by those who attend the ‘away days’ there – I will keep you posted on the dates. For those interested in learning to paint or improving their painting skills, art classes are being run by designer and illustrator, Melissa Turland, at Tewkesbury Museum throughout November. The courses cost £100 including materials and booking is essential. Wednesdays starting from 2nd November – 7th December will host the life drawing classes, whilst Thursdays starting 3rd November – 8th December will be the creative drawing classes. Tewkesbury Museum is an independent charitable trust which aims to collect and preserve objects of relevance to the history of the town and surrounding villages. There
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are a series of talks to raise funds for the Tewkesbury Museum, held at the Trinity Hall, Oldbury Road. The first, One Stage at A Time (A Thespian’s view behind the scenes), was held on 24th October and will be followed on 7th November by ‘Goodbye Mr Harrison,’ a talk given by Sam Eedle (local y dad). historian). Doors open from Gilmur 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, the cost is £3 per ticket to include light refreshments. The Museum has received a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage grant of £9,400 for their project ‘Memories of Ashchurch’. The project aims to tell the story of Ashchurch Army Camp and discover more about its remarkable history and influence on the town of Tewkesbury. Reminiscence workshops and event days are planned and it is hoped that they will attract people with a connection to the army camp, both military and civilian, to give their memories and stories. If you are interested in helping or have a story to tell, please get in contact with the staff at Tewkesbury Museum. In a similar way, ‘Tewkesbury Alleycats’ have been collecting stories and pictures of the Alleyways – many of the pictures can be seen in shop windows around town. The project aims to regenerate the alleys of
Tewkesbury as they are a unique feature of the town but are sadly overlooked. One way of accomplishing this is through art and the first piece can be seen in Hughes Alley. Currently they are looking for sites where owners would allow the installation of works either temporarily or permanently. They would also like artists, professional or amateur, who would like to take part in the project to create works in 2D or 3D. In addition, they are looking for artists or crafters who are able to lead workshops for people of all abilities, street artists and youth leaders who can lead art sessions for young people and those with an interest in (and have experience with) community art in all its forms, particularly administrators and publicists. They already have a few sites and a small amount of funding and are in discussions to involve people with disabilities. Continuing on the artistic theme: the ‘Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey’ are holding a Christmas card art competition exhibition between 16th and 30th November. Furthermore the ‘Tewkesbury Historical Society’ will be holding a talk on 17th October at 7.45pm in the Tewkesbury Methodist Church. It is entitled ‘Sculpture and Strawberries: The Life of Anne Damer.’ If, however, all this art and culture is not for you there are also plenty of shopping opportunities in the lead up to Christmas. On 12th November, the Farmers and Craft Market will appear at the Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane. The Tewkesbury Abbey Christmas Craft Fair is on 26th November, 10am - 4pm, and of course there is the Christmas Light Switch-on, on 20th November from 12 noon. There will be a Farmers’ market with food and drink stalls, Christmas gifts and crafts, community and charity groups, fairground rides and of course Father Christmas will be there to turn on the lights at 5pm. There will be plenty of opportunity
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Garden Fireworks by Pippa Greenwood
You may be planning a traditional display of fireworks on November 5th, but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks? At this time of year, there are still several stunning flowers that remind me of fireworks, such as the flamboyant red hot pokers or kniphofias, also known as torch lilies. Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ has a rich yellowy-orange colour while the smaller ‘Little Maid’ has ivory-yellow flower spikes and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ has blazing orangey-red flowers, while those of ‘Alcazar’ are bright red. Available in garden centres now, they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! Crocosmias help provide colour at this time of year, so take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpetshaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. The many varieties of crocosmia thrive in sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil. Pot-grown plants should be Page 24
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Chilli Bean Nachos Serves 4
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This is perfect filling finger food for a bonfire night snack or tv dinner. For a meatier version add some diced chorizo sausage when frying the onions.
Ingredients: • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1tbsp mild chilli powder • 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 1/2 tsp sugar • 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed • 200g packet nachos or tortilla chips • 2 tbsp sliced jalapeno peppers (from a jar) • 175g Cheddar cheese, grated • Guacamole, to serve (see Tip) Page 30
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder, cumin and coriander and fry for 1 minute then add the chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Stir in the sugar and kidney beans and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes until the beans are piping hot. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the nachos on four heatproof plates and spoon over the bean mixture. Scatter over the jalapeno peppers and top with the grated cheese. Place under a medium hot grill for 1-2 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately with guacamole.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
La Serenissima wasn’t so serene when its citizens woke up on 4th November 1966 to find the most beautiful city in the world under more than 6 feet of seawater. Even at the northernmost reach of the Adriatic, where the shallow sea is almost tideless, Venetians have always been used to the occasional acqua alta when water laps San Marco’s toes. But on that night 50 years ago, heavy winter rain in the Alps and Appenines filled rivers to overflowing so that the water level of the Adriatic rose, while at the same time a strong northerly wind drove thousands of tons of seawater into Venice’s lagoon and canals. To make the flooding worse, Venice had started sinking. The bedrock below Venice’s lagoon is buried so deeply under sand and silt that to drive piles down to it would be impossible. Only the canal banks themselves are revetted with oak piles. The city’s churches and palazzos stand on zatteroni, or rafts of thick larch planks, with stone blocks piled on top. Even St Mark’s itself and its next-door neighbour, the Doge’s palace, stand on foundations not much more substantial than Page 34
the floor of your house. For centuries, mountains of masonry have been compacting the silt, slowly pressing the water out of it. More recently the aquifers in the bedrock itself have been tapped and drained, causing subsidence. In the first half of the 20th century the city sank by 23cm; and on that night 50 years ago centuries of chickens came home to roost. Nobody was killed, but the flooding caused $6 million worth of damage to architectural and artistic treasures alone. The loss of stock in shops and restaurants and damage to homes and business premises came to far more. But the world rallied round – or at least, the western world did. This was 1966, don’t forget, and Italy wasn’t only the treasure house of the Renaissance; it was also a hothouse of ‘60s style. Alfa Romeos, Vespas, Lambrettas, skinny suits, Sophia Loren, espresso ... the West owed Italy, and in every country support groups sprang up to raise funds and clean paintings. In Britain, the fundraising committee that eventually became Venice In Peril was founded in early 1967 as the Art & Archive Rescue Fund by well-heeled Italophiles such as former ambassador Sir Ashley Clarke, who had also chaired the British Italian Society, and Carla Thorneycroft, the Italian-born wife of senior Conservative politician Sir Peter Thorneycroft. It raised
millions, and by 2010 had completed 46 major projects including the restoration of one of Venice’s oldest churches, San Niccolo dei Mendicoli, used as a location in the iconic 1971 thriller Don’t Look Now. Not all ViP’s money has come from the upper crust, though: £2 million of it so far has come from a crust of an altogether doughier kind. Since 1977 Pizza Express has been making a donation – currently 25p – for every Pizza Veneziana it sells. So much for salvaging Venice’s past. To safeguard its future the Italian government has spent more than €5.5 billion on barrages that can be raised to block the lagoon’s three inlets. These take the form of flattish rectangular tanks, lying on the seabed and hinged at one end. Normally the tanks are full of seawater and lie flat, but whenever high water threatens compressed air is pumped into them and they float upright. When complete they will be able to hold back a surge of 3 metres. Although whether that will be enough in the era of climate change, who knows?
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Alcohol Awareness Week: Knowing the Risks disease.
Alcohol causes around 10% of the UK’s deaths and diseases and is linked to 60 serious conditions. Yet over 9 million people in England exceed recommended drinking limits. This year, Alcohol Awareness Week (14th-20th November) focuses on ‘Knowing the Risks.’ So what are they - and how much is too much? The Major healTh risks Cancer: Alcohol is a major cause of cancer and increases absorption of carcinogenic chemicals from tobacco. It’s responsible for many oesophagus, bowel, liver and breast cancers, and around a third of throat and mouth cancers. Just one daily drink increases your risk. Brain function and mental health: Long-term misuse can cause memory and reasoning problems and changes mood, personality and the brain’s shape, size and structure – symptoms of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD) or Alcohol-Related Brain Injury (ARBI). It can also cause alcohol-related dementia and early-onset dementia. liver damage: Liver disease deaths are at record levels. The liver processes alcohol, but too much can cause cirrhosis (liver scarring), hepatitis (liver inflammation) and fatty liver Page 38
heart and Circulatory system: Just one drink a day raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension (permanently elevated blood pressure), stroke and heart attack. Diabetes: Alcohol misuse can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while alcohol’s appetite stimulation and calories can cause obesity. Both conditions can lead to diabetes. Pregnancy & Childbirth Problems: Drinking in pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth, and foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in your baby, potentially resulting in stunted growth, facial abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing and ear problems, hormonal disorders, liver damage, kidney and heart defects, a weak immune system and learning and behavioural problems. accident and injury: Even small amounts of alcohol impair coordination, reaction times and decision-making, making driving and machinery operation far riskier. In recognition of this, Scotland has reduced its drinkdrive limit down to just 22mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. reduced Fertility: Regular and/ or heavy drinking can reduce male fertility through impotence and reduced testosterone, libido, sperm quality and sperm quantity. Even light drinking can reduce female fertility. impaired Development: Alcohol can affect the normal development of the brain, liver, bones and hormones in
adolescents and affects their mental health and judgement, too. If 15-17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be under parental supervision and never more than once a week. Under15s shouldn’t drink at all. how MuCh is Too MuCh? Alcohol Concern says there’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption as regards cancer risk and the government, in light of recent evidence, has reduced and renamed its recommended limits. Its new ‘low risk’ limit is a maximum of 14 units a week for men and women, spread over at least three days. A unit is around half a pint of normalstrength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small (125ml) glass of averagestrength wine contains around 1.5 units. Remember, too, that some of us process alcohol less efficiently. Women usually have less mass, a higher fat to water ratio and lower levels of the alcohol-processing enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and our genetic make-up also affects the efficiency of this enzyme. For more information and support: alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Tel: 0203 8158920 or Drinkline (confidential drink helpline) Tel: 0300 123 1110 Drinkaware: www.drinkaware.co.uk e: contact@drinkaware.co.uk Tel: 020 7766 9900 Don’t Bottle it up: https://dontbottleitup.org.uk e: support@dontbottleitup.org.uk
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Cake and Bake Steamed Date Puddings with Caramel Sauce These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a Sunday roast! Serve with pouring cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream to make them extra indulgent.
Ingredients: • 115g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 115g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs beaten • 115g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground mixed spice • 55g ready-to-eat dates, chopped • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (see Tip) • 1tbsp milk FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE • 50g unsalted butter • 75g brown sugar • 75ml double cream
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cover each with a square of pleated baking paper then pleated foil and secure with fine kitchen string. Place the dishes in a deep roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for about 50 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.
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The Roses’ brand new panto is guaranteed to hit the mark The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury are delighted that for the first time they will be presenting the adventurous tale of Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood from Saturday 3 December to Saturday 7 January. With the usual festive fantasy and merry mishaps, audiences are invited to leave the real world behind and escape to Sherwood Forest, complete with magic, visual extravagance and an abundance of comic antics. The fiendishly wicked Sheriff is intent on committing some truly dastardly deeds in his evil quest to steal the Kingdom away from its rightful heir. Enter Robin Hood and his band of merry men (and women!) as they set out on a quest to save the Kingdom from the clutches of the shameless Sheriff.
This timeless treat is written and directed by one of panto-land’s most celebrated script writers, Ben Crocker. During the last twenty years, Ben has directed over seventy professional productions, including fifteen pantomimes. Six years ago he started writing the scripts which contain all of his knowledge, expertise and love for the art form, and his work has been performed all over the UK and Ireland as well as in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Greece, Belgium and France; the quality and sheer sense of fun know no boundaries. His original and witty writing freshens the familiar tales whilst retaining their traditional, enchanting elements.
The Roses Launch Their Coolest Competition Yet The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury have teamed up with ice cream manufacturer Spot Loggins to search for a brand new flavour to be sold throughout the run of Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood, Saturday 3 December – Saturday 7 January. Panto season is always exciting for families and this year youngsters have the opportunity to get creative and enjoy the magic beyond watching the show. This competition launched by The Roses and Spot Loggins requires entrants to come up with their own flavour of ice cream and draw a picture of what their recipe would look like. The winner will be announced
on Saturday 12 November and the new ice cream will be available to buy from Saturday 3 December. Spot Loggins is a family run business from the Vale of Evesham which produces ice cream with the finest organic milk and wherever possible uses local fruit to enhance the natural flavouring used in their wide range. The Roses’ vibrant annual pantomime has a solid reputation for being one of the best in the region and with the usual festive fantasy and merry mishaps from Robin Hood and his men, this year will be no exception.
Bringing the larger than life characters alive are Matt Beveridge as Robin Hood, Rachael Henley as Maid Marion, Charlotte Chalkey as Little Joan, J.J Henry as Winne Widebottom, Michael Watson-Gray as Dennis, and Ben Eagle as Friar Tuck. Many will remember Jeffrey Harmer as one of the Ugly Stepsisters from last year’s Cinderella; he returns to The Roses once again to portray The Sherriff. The Roses’ vibrant annual pantomime has a solid reputation for being one of the best in the region and, just like Robin Hood’s arrows, this year’s tale promises to hit the mark. Tickets cost £13.50 - £25 and can be purchased via the Box Office on 01684 295074, online at www.rosestheatre.org, or in person at the theatre.
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Tewkesbury Town Mayor's News October was cancer awareness month and Tewkesbury was busy raising money for related charities, both local and national. A coffee morning was held at Tewkesbury Hospital which raised over £400 for MacMillan Cancer Support and on Sunday 2nd October the second Tewkesbury Pink Fun Run raised £500 for Cancer Research UK with money still coming in.
Above: Coffee Morning at Tewkesbury Hospital
Ali Parker and Anne and Cath from Tewkesbury Tri Club providing First Aid for the Pink Fun Run
10th - 16th October was Hope for Tomorrow's Awareness Week and the current mobile chemotherapy van visited Tewkesbury on the Monday morning parking outside the Town Hall to give local residents a rare opportunity to go inside and see the equipment and layout that can accommodate up to 5 patients at a time. Tewkesbury MP, Laurence Robertson and Tewkesbury Town Crier Mike Kean-Price both met Clemmie Rubinstein, the Community Fundraiser, and nurses from the Cheltenham Oncology department who work on the mobile unit. ‘Helen’, the mobile van on display, was the first one in the country and is now ten years old. Money is currently being raised to buy a new, modern replacement for the Gloucestershire area, which will be available to local residents needing treatments every Tuesday when it is parked at Tewkesbury Hospital. The aim is to have the funds in place for a new van by February 2017. Mike Kean-Price has made postcards of the Town Crier available, for a donation to the charity, at the Town Hall and Bookworm. There is still a long way to go but everyone is determined to make this happen and many supporters are working extremely hard. Hope for Tomorrow is one of the Tewkesbury Town Mayor’s Charities and a donation of £800 has already been given to the cause.
Colin Osbourne from the Old Theocsbrian Society presenting the cheque to Town Mayor Cllr Karen Brennan
Cllr Karen Brennan was delighted to be presented with a cheque from the Old Theocsbrian Society at their annual dinner which will also go to Hope for Tomorrow. The Mayor’s Charity Fund received another generous donation this month when the Mop Fair came to town and the Fair Society gave a cheque for £3,000 to the Mayor’s Charities’ Fund (see picture below).
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Hobbies Are We Tired Of Shabby Chic? Not By A Long Chalk By Kate McLelland It’s a trend that has been going strong for over twenty years and there’s no sign of it disappearing just yet. ‘Shabby chic’ has been around since the 1990s, when holidaymakers returning from destinations such as Provence, Tuscany and Greece tried to recreate the weathered, sun-baked surfaces found in traditional Mediterranean buildings in their own homes, using specialist paint techniques. In recent years a growing interest in upcycling has created a healthy market for furniture painted in the shabby chic style. Dark brown wooden furniture has been unpopular for decades and upcyclers have been able to take advantage of this trend, buying pieces at knockdown prices, refurbishing them with chalk-based paints and selling them on for a profit on Gumtree, Ebay or Shpock. It’s relatively easy to revive a piece of furniture using chalk based paints. This flexible medium requires no stripping, sanding or priming and you’ll only need to master a few basic techniques before you can start to use it with confidence:
1 Wash the furniture with clean, soapy water to remove any surface dirt, and allow to dry. Don’t be tempted to clean with wax, as this won’t provide a secure base for applying the paint. 2 When you’re aiming for a rustic style, the brush strokes can go in any direction. It’s usual to apply coats of paint in different colours to create a layered effect, and this is best achieved by using a lighter shade under or over a darker shade for contrast. 3 Allow at least an hour for the surface to dry then sand with very fine sandpaper. At this point you will be trying to create the look of furniture that has been painted many times and used so much that the paint has begun to rub off at the contact points, so sand only where you think the item would have been repeatedly touched (around handles or on the top and bottom corners of your piece). Don’t rush this part of the project, apply light pressure and start sanding in a place where the effect will be less visible. 4 Dampen a cloth and pass it over your item to remove all
the sanding dust, then wait until it is completely dry. 5 Chalk based paint is porous, so it is liable to pick up marks and stains if it is not sealed with a layer of soft wax. Use a different brush for applying the wax and don’t use that brush for any other purpose (this also applies with coloured waxes – if you’ve used a dark wax on the brush, don’t use it to apply a lighter shade). Apply the wax generously, using a clean cloth to remove any excess. 6 If you are painting furniture for the garden, you should not apply wax at all as it will not set (just be aware that the piece will age and fade more rapidly if it is left outside). If your indoor item is likely to get a lot of use, let the wax dry for two to three weeks before bringing it into service. Whether you want to revive pieces that you currently own or you fancy trying your hand at upcycling and selling on, you’ll find that turning yesterday’s scrap items into today’s interior design treasures is rewarding … and highly addictive.
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What's On in November Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display Friday 4th November, Gates open at 6.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobyfield Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8NN
Prices on the gate: Adults £5, Secondary £4, Primary £2, Pre-School free but need ticket. For more details, including advance ticket discounts, please visit www.friendsofbcpa.org. Round Table Fireworks Display at Cheltenham Racecourse Saturday 5th November, The gates are open at 5.00pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse All profits from the event will be donated to local deserving good causes and charities, including the Midland Air Ambulance. Tickets on the gate £6 adult, £4 child. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £15. Gloucester Docks Laser & Firework Display with Gloucester Round Table Saturday 5th November, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2ER Book early, only limited number of tickets available on the gate. Sparklers not permitted. Admission: Adults £6, Children £4, Family £15. Contact: 01452 396572 or see 'Gloucester Fireworks' on Facebook. Tewkesbury Rotary Club Fireworks Display Saturday 5th November, Gates
open at 6.15pm, bonfire at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.00pm The Vineyards Field, (behind Tewkesbury Abbey), Tewkesbury Organised by Tewkesbury Rotary Club this is a FREE event with a collection made for local charities. Snowhill Manor and Garden Winter Weekend Manor Tours Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November; Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th November, Start times vary, Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowhill, Nr Broadway, WR12 7JU The doors of the Manor will be open to give a glimpse into the world of Charles Wade and his collection whilst giving an insight into what happens at the Manor over the Winter months. Admission charge applies to non-members. For more details, please call 01386 852410. Tewkesbury Battlefield Walk Sunday 6th November, 2.30pm The Crescent, Tewkesbury A 2-hour guided walking tour of Tewkesbury Battlefield. For more information please visit www.tewkesbury.org.uk. CACSSA Fireworks Display in aid of the Civil Service Sports Association Sunday 6th November, Gates open at 5.30pm, Fireworks from 6.15pm, Civil Service Sports Association, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Admission: Adults £6.50, Children £1. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Sunday 6th November: Ian Parker. Sunday 13th November: Julia Fordham. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website cleeveconcerts@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be bought on the door on the night. Croome Park Events Near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW Tuesday 8th November, 5.00pm -
6.00pm: The story of RAF Defford – RAF Defford became an integral part of the Croome Estate during the Second World War. It became a top-secret air base testing the latest radar developments which helped to ensure victory in 1945. Hear about its story and the lives of its people. Saturday 19th November, 11.00am - 4.30pm: The Plumlines Exhibition Opening – The official opening of the Plumlines Exhibition, music by the wonderful Oriel Singers and workshops by professor Maggie Andrews (Worcester University) focusing on the opening of this exciting exhibition and World War One in the Vale. Sunday 20th November, 11.00am - 2.00pm: Panorama Tower Day – Enjoy 360°views from the balcony of the Panorama Tower. Take a walk through the parkland to the building, or drive and then take a short walk to the building. Tuesday 29th November, 10.30am - 1.00pm: Christmas Workshop, Rag Rug Wreath Making – create a wreath with a difference to take home with you. Experts will take you through step-by-step using an ageold technique. Create a wreath with a difference to take home. For more information on any of these events please visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/croome. Remembrance Day Services of the Woodmancote Branch of the Royal British Legion Friday 11th November, 11.00am, At the War Memorial Bishop’s Cleeve The parade will leave St. Michael’s Hall at 10.40am for the service at the War Memorial, Bishop’s Cleeve at 11am. There will also be a service at Southam War Memorial on Sunday 13th November at 3pm. Winter Bazaar Saturday 12th November, 9.30am - 3.00pm,
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8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The ultimate comedy club night showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12.00, students £9.00. For more information please visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
St Katerine's Hall, Ledbury In aid of Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust. Come and purchase crafts and gifts, draw for an excellent Luxury Christmas Hamper, Canal Trust Display and Sales Stand, Homemade Cakes and Refreshments. Offers to help or to request a stand please contact Pat Skeet: 01432 850788.
Christmas Card Art Competition Exhibition Wednesday 16th - Wednesday 30th November, Tewkesbury Abbey
The Mustard Seed Cafe Saturday 12th November, 4.30pm - 5.30pm, Bredon Village Hall, Main Road, Gloucestersnhire, GL20 7QN The Mustard Seed is a pop-up cafe running 1-hour sessions for families. Why not go along and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, drama, singing and stories. The event is organised by St Giles Church with help from Holy Trinity Tewkesbury. It is free but donations are welcome. For more information please call 01684 772664 or 01684 772818. Remembrance Sunday at Cheltenham Ladies College Sunday 13th November, 10.30am, Cheltenham Ladies College, Princess Hall All families are warmly welcome to our Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November. Along with all the traditional elements of Laurence Binyon’s words, the Last Post to introduce our silence, the Reveille and the Kohima epitaph, there will be moving music from the College Choir and an address from Dr Matthew Lim, our Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology.vNo tickets are required, but please sign in at Reception on arrival. Festival of Remembrance Sunday 13th November, 6.30pm for 7pm starts, Cheltenham Town Hall Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance. Howlers at the Hall Wednesday 16th November, Page 54
Tewkesbury Historical Society Talk Thursday 17th November, 7.45pm, Tewkesbury Methodist Church Sculpture and Strawberries, The life of Anne Damer. Philomusica 50th Anniversary Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Tewkesbury Abbey The Concert will include music by Chilcott Elgar, Parry and Stanford. For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Tewkesbury Festival of Lights Sunday 20th November Tewkesbury Town Centre The Tewkesbury Christmas
Festival of Lights is the town's traditional event for switching on the Christmas lights. It's a great day out for all the family with the Farmers' market, food and drink stalls, Christmas gift and craft stalls, fun activities for kids, fairground rides and more. Join Santa for the grand switchon of the Christmas lights at 5pm. There's plenty of opportunity to do your Christmas shopping and support local businesses, all with the added bonus of free parking in the town centre. For more information, please visit www.visittewkesbury.info. Linc Christmas Sparkle Wednesday 23rd November,
12pm - 4pm, Hotel du Vin, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AQ Glass of fizz and canapes; Christmas stalls and demonstrations. Tickets: £15. For further information visit www.lincfund.org, call 0300 422 4422 or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Cheltenham Christmas Lights Switch-On Thursday 24th Nov, from 4.00pm, Various venues throughout Cheltenham Christmas fun for all the family with stilt walkers, jugglers, Christmas characters and more, not to forget Father Christmas who will be switching on the Promenade and High Street lights at 7.00pm. Cheltenham Christmas Market Thursday November 24thSaturday 17th December A trip to the Christmas Market wouldn’t be the same without wrapping up nice and warm, while sipping on a glass of mulled wine. Enjoy the arts and craft stalls, selection of jewellery and Christmas decorations as well as a massive range of foods from all over the world. Jack and the Beanstalk Friday 25th November - Sunday 8th January 2017, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
Tweedy the Clown and William Elliott as Dame Trott return for what will be the Everyman's most gigantic pantomime yet. Don't miss Jack's adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with laughs, slapstick, a giant and even a comedy cow. Written and directed by Phil Clark. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk.
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Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 26th November, Tewkesbury Abbey For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Christmas Shopping Fair Sunday 27th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, The Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
In support of Sue Ryder and The Cheltenham College Charitable Trust; sponsored by Savills. Exhibitors include Armadillo Jewellery, Bodega Womenswear, Love From Kate, Boho Betty, Candle Mademoiselle, Goffs Brewery and many others. The Fayre offers the perfect opportunity to purchase some special Christmas gifts and to get into the festive spirit. Admission is £5.00, children under 16 go free. Tickets are available in advance or on the day. Call 01242 265694 by the 23rd November to book and receive a complimentary glass of fizz on the day! Christmas Charity Fayre Saturday 3rd December, 11.30am - 4.00pm, The Fleet, Fleet Lane, Twyning, Near Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 6FL Come along and help support our Christmas Fayre in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Christmas stalls, live music with Abi Phillips (from 1pm to 3pm), fantastic food and drink, face painting, mulled wine, carol singing, Christmas donkey, Christmas candy and lots more for everyone to enjoy! Free entry. If you would like to be involved, please contact one of the team: 01684 274020. E: thefleet@wadworth.co.uk W: www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk
Cleeve Chorale Christmas Concert Saturday 3rd Dec, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale and children from the Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy will be presenting a Christmas Concert on December 3rd. The concert will feature choruses from Handel's "Messiah", Vaughan Williams's "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" and other Christmas music and carols. Tickets are £10 each (including refreshments), concessions available for children. Tickets can be obtained from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores, or on the door. Please come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas concert which will include carols that the audience can sing along to. The Roses Theatre Panto – Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Saturday 3rd December Saturday 7th January 2017, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX Tewkesbury's traditional family pantomime is guaranteed to hit the mark. This year's pantomime is sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. Tickets range from £13.00 - £25.00. Book before the 30th November and save money!For more information and to book please call 01684 295074 or visit www.rosestheatre.org.
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/localsupport-groups/regions/ south-west-england/tewkesburysupport-group
MARKETS Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9.00am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG The Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market has a great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. For information about stalls please contact Dave Joynes, Cotswold Markets on 01386 840138 or email: Trade. CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.00am - 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN Popular town centre retail market with a range of stalls. For more information please contact: Dave Joynes, Grenchurch Markets Ltd on 01386 840138.
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Wishing for a relaxing Christmas? Read on... With the approach of the festive time, cast your mind back to the summer sunshine. Remember how you felt lying on the beach, eating great food, relaxing with friends and family without a care in the world. It probably feels like the stress of this time of year is starting to press on your shoulders. So stop, roll those shoulders back and breathe. Take a moment to sit, relax and enjoy the thought of a festive couple of weeks. Get out your pen and paper, as now is the time to start your plan. None of us want a panic-induced crazy time, so think of it like preparing for your summer holiday. Draw up a masterplan which shares out the jobs and against each task write: a) b) c)
Who’s doing it? How long will it take? When is it going to be done?
Each person can then put their own tasks and deadlines into their diary. As soon as a job is done, it can be crossed off the masterplan. One item on my plan is to buy and wrap all presents by 25th November. This will reduce the need for panic-buying, last-minute, crowd-pushing, money-wasting gifts that aren’t what you really wanted to give anyway. Sound familiar?
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Rotary Club of Tewkesbury plans Classic Vehicle Festival 2017 In August this year, the Rotary Club of Tewkesbury held its annual Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival, in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which attracted many visitors and car lovers. The event was a great success. Rotary spokesman, Dan Chamberlain, says: "This year's event was highly successful, with more cars, more visitors, and more trade stands than ever before. We are very pleased to continue to support the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, who had their EC135 helicopter on standby on site, which created considerable additional interest." With no Government or Lottery funding, and each mission costing £2,500, MAAC must raise £7million+ in order to stay operational, 365 days year, from three airbases in six counties, including Gloucestershire, Saving Lives by Saving Time. Fundraising Manager, Susie Godwin, said: "We are enormously grateful to The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury and all the TCVF visitors for their invaluable support." We are now planning for our 2017 event, which will run over two days. There will be a fabulous Vintage Fair on the Saturday followed by a Drive-in movie on the site which will showcase one of the period classics with a car theme... On the Sunday, we will once again stage the very popular CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL, with some new and exciting twists, so watch this space: www.tewkesburycvf.org and also Facebook and Twitter.
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home? location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey. ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to carry out.
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected.
More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers:
So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home?
local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example.
Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey. Which one you choose will depend on the age and state of repair of the building. Both highlight potential problems and offer an idea of how much it could cost to put them right, but the structural survey goes into much greater detail. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your Page 58
land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land.
environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency. Commons registration This type of search shows whether third parties have any rights of access over the land under the Commons Registration Act, and if the Act applies to land adjoining the property. Chancel repair A Chancel Repair search lets you know if you would be liable to contribute to the repair of the local parish church. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold for over £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹: • • • •
£125,001 to £250,000: 2% £250,001 to £925,000: 5% £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% Over £1.5 million: 12%
As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. exCHange depoSit This is a different type of deposit than the one demanded by a mortgage lender. An exchange deposit is paid
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to a conveyancing solicitor, and then passed on to the seller’s solicitor as a show of ‘good faith.’ It reflects your seriousness in going ahead with the purchase, with 10% of the purchase price often being requested.
Although you’ll save some money, the move will take much longer. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work.
eleCtroniC tranSFer Fee When you buy a property and move the money from your bank account to your solicitor’s, they will transfer it electronically to your seller’s solicitor. The fee for this is usually around £40.
Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster.
removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. The cost of van hire varies according to where you live and on which day you move.
leaSeHold propertieS If you buy a leasehold property, you own the building but not the land it sits on. You’ll need to pay a ‘ground rent’ each year, which is usually a nominal amount. Buying a flat within a block also attracts maintenance and service charges, which can
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increase annually. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. http://www.which.co.uk/money/ mortgages-and-property/ guides/buying-a-house/thecost-of-buying-a-house/ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/estimate-your-overallbuying-and-moving-costs http://land-data.org.uk/ getdownload.aspx?did=15 ¹ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/everything-you-need-toknow-about-stamp-duty
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