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SHORT STORY Hot Potatoes GARDENING The Great Cover-up HISTORY The History of the Remembrance Day Poppy
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Dinner is ready! Wow, I can't believe it's nearly Christmas! As I’ve mentioned the “C” word just a quick note to say if you are organising a local Christmas fayre or shopping event let us know and we will pop it in our 'What’s on' section for you. Please email all the information to office@ glosdirectories.co.uk by Friday 9th November. Anyway, back to November! I don't know about you but I don't like these dark nights, it makes me want to curl up in my pyjamas and stay indoors... A blessing for any busy household is the slow cooker. I retrieved mine from the depths of my cupboards recently and it has been a godsend. To be able to just chuck everything in it before leaving for work is great. No mess, no pots and pans all over the place plus when you come home, the house smells divine and tea is ready and waiting for you, rather than you waiting
for tea. If only the dishwasher could load itself, that really would be something... oh hang on, that's what teenagers are for! Also, as bonfire night is approaching, please remember to keep your pets safe and indoors. Many animals fear the loud noises and flashing lights, so if you are worried about your pet, contact your local vet who will be happy to advise you on products that are available to help ease the stress that fireworks can bring. I hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue and don't forget if you would like to advertise with us give us a call on 01242 388368.
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Short Story
Hot Potatoes By Jackie Brewster “Kathy, it’s wonderful of you and Geoff to organise this bonfire party.” Having dragged the last tray of jacket potatoes from the oven, Kathy had just turned to the kitchen counter to find her neighbour Dorothy standing directly in her way. “Geoff’s put so much work into preparing the fireworks,” Dorothy continued, unaware she had nearly been showered in steaming spuds. “That’s Geoff for you.” Kathy had been stuck in the kitchen for hours and had yet to admire her husband’s handiwork. “Safety first.” Dorothy was nice, but she was a talker, and though Kathy didn’t like to say it, a bit of a bore. Getting trapped with her in the kitchen while the party was going on outside was the last thing on Kathy’s wish-list. “I notice you’ve put a tub of margarine on the table,” Dorothy said. “Is there a non-dairy alternative for the intolerants?” “I’m sure there is,” Kathy said, keen to put the hot tray down. “Just mind out, Dorothy.” Outside she heard a firework going off, followed by cheers from the assembled friends and neighbours. Surely Geoff hadn’t started the fireworks without her? “It’s not for me,” Dorothy said without moving an inch, “I’m thinking of the 6
welfare of others.” The ‘others’ clearly didn’t include Kathy, whose hands weren’t enjoying the heat through the oven gloves. Another firework went off and Kathy realised that the chances of someone coming to rescue her were slim. “It sounds like they’ve started,” she said hopefully. “We should probably go outside.” Dorothy ignored the suggestion. “That reminds me of what I came in to tell you. Did you know that last year a sparkler singed my poncho?” “Really?” Kathy said. The tray was getting heavier. “It left a sooty mark on the fringe.” Dorothy took the deep breath which heralded the start of a protracted tale. “I’m sorry about that,” Kathy leapt in. “If you don’t mind I really need to put these potatoes down.” “It was one I crocheted myself,” Dorothy continued regardless, “and the wool shop was out of mocha four-ply, but luckily I was able to find a close match on the market. It was touch and go for a while…” “Was it?” Kathy’s wrists were wobbling. “Still, it all worked out well in the end.”
A rocket exploded above the house and the light fitting rattled. “I made matching mittens,” Dorothy added, “but I didn’t want to wear them this evening.” “No,” Kathy agreed. A staccato of explosions suggested that the firework display had reached its grand finale. “Don’t want to risk another sparkler incident,” Dorothy said. “Although, speaking of which…” “Quite,” Kathy interrupted, her arms beginning to give way. “Very wise, Dorothy.” “That’s exactly what Geoff said.” Dorothy noticed the potatoes, which were moments from cascading to the floor, and finally stepped to one side. “You really should put those down, dear.”
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Kathy threw the tray on the counter with a crash, just as the last rocket exploded to the applause of the crowd outside. She had missed the entire fireworks display. Taking a deep breath, she asked, “What do you mean that’s exactly what Geoff said?” “When I told him about the sparkler,” Dorothy said. “He said ‘Very wise, Dorothy, you should go and tell Kathy all about it.’” Then she frowned. “And he asked me to fetch him another cold beer.” “Did he now?” Kathy said. The fridge door creaked softly behind her. She turned to see Geoff grinning sheepishly as he reached for a can. “She found you then?” he asked. And, once Dorothy had departed, the second firework display began.
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History THE HISTORY OF THE REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY
By Catherine Rose
With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium, that saw much of the bloody trench warfare, were decimated. Stumps were left in place of trees and the once lovely landscape turned into acres of bare earth, muddy craters and barbed wire. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas) and a wildflower that is as delicate as it is hardy, it is a plant that seeds best in fresh earth. The Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, therefore thrived in the barrenness. Its poignancy was not lost on all those who saw it – its bright red colour echoed the bloodshed of all the lives lost and the fact it could grow in such devastation made it 10
the perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. (Incredibly, this poem was rejected by The Spectator when it was first submitted.) But it was an American University Professor from Georgia, Moina Michael, who first set out to make wearing the poppy a symbol of honouring the war’s dead. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, she was so moved that she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then went about selling them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. By the end of 1918, Moina was working with a designer to produce a poppy design that could become a national emblem. The initial drawing was of a poppy made up of all the colours of the Allied flags which was intertwined with the Statue of Liberty. The original design was abandoned but, due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. At this point, a French lady named Anna Guérin who was a member of the French Young Women’s Christian Association takes over the story. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, she was so taken with the idea of the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds, that she decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The funds from the sale of these poppies would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad, working with Moina Michael on distribution across the US. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, who was also the first president of the
(Royal) British Legion, founded in 1921. Haig was sympathetic to her idea, knowing that there were many veterans suffering financial hardship. The first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies being sold. It raised over £100,000. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory that relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by ex-servicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all and where you can purchase special poppy souvenirs, including china. Over the years, the paper poppy badge we all know so well has diversified and you can now buy silk and enamel versions as well as giant poppies to fix to your car. An initiative set up by the RBL also encourages communities to knit poppies for local fundraising and there is a knitting pattern on their website. Between July and November 2014, the moat at the Tower of London was filled with ceramic poppies in an art installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper entitled ‘Blood-swept Lands and Seas of Red’ to honour the centenary of the start of the Great War. They were a stunning sight and many thousands of visitors went to see them.
Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday in this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run-up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a non-religious, non-cultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.
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Ready in 35 minutes
If you fancy a midweek curry but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, then whip up this quick and easy version of a classic Indian rice and chicken dish in next-to-no time. Using tikka curry paste and pouches of microwave spiced pilau rice, it’s the perfect cheat!
• 400g chicken breast
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• 2 tbsp natural yogurt • 1 tbsp tikka curry
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• Squeeze of lemon
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• 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 red onion, peeled
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• 450g frozen mixed
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Toss the chicken chunks in the yogurt, curry paste and lemon juice, then spread them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 12-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred in places. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes. Pick the cauliflower out of the frozen vegetables. Add to the pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until browned in places. Stir in the remaining vegetables, the rice and 90ml water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook over a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice until piping hot all the way through. Toss the hot cooked chicken tikka chunks into the rice. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve with chutney and poppadoms. TIP To make a cooling cucumber and mint yogurt to accompany the biryani, mix ¼ of a grated onion and ¼ of a grated cucumber with 300ml natural yogurt, 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint and ½ tsp ground cumin.
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THE GREAT COVER-UP By Pippa Greenwood
There is a lot to be said for some variation in the height of the plants in your garden. Any garden, whatever its size or location, will look more interesting with ‘ups and down’ in the planting, so by all means include some tall plants as well as those which are just a bit closer to the soil. Don’t forget how attractive and useful groundcover planting can be, covering the soil with good-looking foliage which, in some cases, is decorated with a fair smattering of flowers or berries. Some ground-cover plants are available as ‘bare root’ plants, lifted from a field and ready for putting into the ground whilst they are dormant, so now is a great time to get ordering and buying, ready to plant during suitable weather over the next few months. Look at what is available in local nurseries and garden centres but also visit a few websites. 14
Ground-cover plants are also often available in potted form, especially if it is some of the smaller, less woody plants which appeal to you. These can be planted now too, but as their roots come well-encased in compost, they can be planted at any time of the year. For best results avoid extremely cold and wet weather and the very hottest and driest period in summer. Ground-cover planting is an excellent way to reduce the amount of work you need to do – perfect if your garden is too big for the time or energy you have to spare. Rather than having a flower bed full of herbaceous plants or summer bedding, a ground-cover bed, once planted, needs little maintenance and pretty well looks after itself. It will need watering during the first year or two, especially in dry weather, so that the roots have a chance to establish. One of the best uses for this sort of planting is on a steep slope, where access for weeding, watering, feeding and pruning is difficult or even dangerous. The initial planting up may be a tough job, but once growing well a ground cover-clad slope will be far simpler to look after than a steep grassy slope. Gardens on slopes or indeed windswept spots can suffer quite serious and irritating soil-slippage or erosion if left unplanted. But once planted up, the roots of your ground-cover planting will help to secure the soil and the stems and foliage will help to protect the soil surface. Weeds just love open spaces, but cover spare bits of ground with ground-cover planting and the weeds will often be swamped out: literally starved of light and suffering such competition from your chosen planting that they cannot thrive.
For best effect choose plants which are evergreen and so hold their leaves throughout the year. Evergreens just shed their leaves little and often, rather than their deciduous relatives which drop them all in one go in the autumn, which means you won’t suffer from the bare, twiggy effect that deciduous plants would give. If you choose a ground-cover plant such as Cotoneaster horizontalis you will be able to enjoy really attractive berries as well as the neat foliage. Ground-cover planting like this will often offer a useful source of shelter to local wildlife and food for berry eaters too. Sometimes it can be difficult to spot suitable ground-cover plants unless the nursery or garden centre has a designated area for them, so, when searching out plants for ground cover, always read the information
given about each plant thoroughly. Ideally, you want those where the stated height is smaller than the stated spread – it is outwards not upwards you are after! Look for clues in the plants’ Latin names too – those with words suggesting spread out or horizontal are good indicators e.g. prostrata (prostrate), horizontalis (horizontal), repens (creeping). Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreen wood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items and perfect Christmas gifts for gardeners: a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift card (great vegetable plants and weekly advice from Pippa), stylish cloches, the fantastic SpeedHoe, raised bed kits, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club?
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Sweet Recipe Mincemeat Sponge Puddings With Christmas just around the corner there will be plenty of jars of rich and fruity mincemeat in the shops – perfect for adding to mini sponge puddings.
Ingredients:
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• Ready in 1hour 10 minutes
Thoroughly grease 4 x 175ml pudding basins with butter. Divide the mincemeat between the basins. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5.
2.
Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Beat in the orange or lemon zest then gradually beat in the eggs, adding 1tbsp of the flour if the mixture starts to curdle. Fold in the rest of the flour with the milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
3.
Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a large roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basins.
4.
• 1 tbsp milk
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until risen and firm to the touch. Leave in the basins for 5 minutes then turn out onto serving plates. Serve with cream or custard, if liked.
Makes 4
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• 115g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 6 tbsp good quality mincemeat • 115g caster sugar • Zest of ½ orange or lemon • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 125g self-raising flour, sifted
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You might have seen the game on the Special Olympics. It is a form of wheelchair bowls, a truly inclusive seated sport, where players aim to propel leather balls close to a target ball – ‘the jack’. Two sides (red and blue) compete as individuals, pairs or as a team of three.
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE IN PHOTOGRAPHS
Gloucestershire is one of the most diverse counties in England, including the Cotswold Hills with their beautiful towns and villages, the Forest of Dean, the River Severn, the city of Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral, and other historic towns such as Cheltenham, Cirencester and Tewkesbury. Photographer Aleks Gjika has captured Gloucestershire’s essence in this collection of stunning images, displaying the county at its best. For those who are proud to live in the county, as well as those visiting, this book is a must! Look through these photographs and you will quickly see why this corner of England has such enduring appeal. The book contains 126 breathtaking photographs and is available for £16.99 online (www.amberleybooks.com) and in selected bookshops.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
I grew up in the mountains of southern Albania and after spending some years in Greece, I came to live in the UK in 1999. I knew nothing about photography then, however, I loved nature and quickly fell in love with Gloucestershire. I was inspired by the diversity of landscapes and the everchanging weather, which were both very new and remarkable to me. I wanted to witness this splendour, record it masterfully and then share it with others. This is how my photography journey began. My photography grew alongside the revolution of digital cameras, digital processing software and the internet. As these technologies were getting better so was my photography. I joined Cheltenham Camera Club and participated successfully in many national and international competitions. The positive feedback I received from the photographic community encouraged me to work harder and harder and to move my photography from one level to the next. I hosted a photography exhibition at Gloucester City Museum; my photos got presented on national and international publications and the number of views and followers on social media kept on growing. I loved working on this book, the area truly is a photographer’s paradise! Whilst no single photography book will suffice to show everything about Gloucestershire, I feel proud and privileged to have been given the opportunity by Amberley Publishing to capture some of its beauty in this book.
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NOV EVENTS TEWKESBURY BONFIRE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY 3 November, From 5pm, The Vineyards, behind Tewkesbury Abbey Free - donations welcome. GUIDED BATTLE TRAIL WALK 4 Nov, 2.30pm, Meet at the Crescent, Church St (by bus stop) Learn about the politics of the 15th century and the events of the battle of Tewkesbury. No booking needed. £2.50 for adults, under 15 free. www.tewkesbury.org.uk CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS Every Fri from 9 Nov 14 Dec, 10 - 11.30am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A different seasonal Christmas craft every week. £45 (incl. admission/entry into the Castle & Gardens and refreshments). To sign up, email tess.hirst@ sudeley.org.uk. For more info: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAIR 10 Nov, 10am - 12pm, Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church, Bishops Close, Off Tobyfield Rd, GL52 8NT Stalls to include cakes, Christmas gifts, fairtrade plus more. Refreshments. Rosalie: 01242 678536 AFTERNOON STROLL 11 Nov, Meet at 2pm at Warder’s Alley (High Street, beside M&Co) Explore the lanes & alleys of Tewkesbury. £2.50 pp. T: 01684 294939 THE NOVEMBER MEETING 16 - 18 November, Cheltenham Racecourse
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FISH & CHIPS SPECIAL 17 November GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT www.gwsr.com
PANTOMIME - ALADDIN 30 Nov - 13 Jan, various times, The Everyman, Cheltenham Polish your magic lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman for the highlight of the season! Written and directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan, featuring Tweedy the Clown. Tickets available at www.everymantheatre.org.uk.
CLEEVE CHORALE CONCERT 17 November, 7.30pm, St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale invites you to join them to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1. The works performed will incl. Brahms, Elgar, Novello and Goodall. Tickets £10 each (accompanied U16s free) from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores, 01242 674114 or on the door. Refreshments included. www.cleevechorale.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAYRE 24 Nov, 10.30am - 4pm, Tewkesbury Abbey www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk T: 01684 850959 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 25 Nov, from 12pm, Tewkesbury This traditional event will see the switching-on of the town's Christmas lights (at 5pm). Farmers' market, food & drink, Christmas gifts, craft stalls, community & charity groups, Santa, fun activities for kids, fairground rides. Free parking in the town centre. LINC CHRISTMAS SPARKLE 28 Nov, Malmaison, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AS Join us for an afternoon of fashion, beauty advice and festive demonstrations whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Fashion Show
SARAH MCQUAID CONCERT 30 Nov, Doors open at 7.30pm, concert at 8pm, Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury Tickets: £10 advance / £12 on the door. www.johnmoore museum.org/events/sarahmcquaid-in-concert/
UPCOMING EVENTS DICK WHITTINGTON 1 Dec - 5 January, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Traditional family pantomime. Written & directed by Ben Crocker. Tickets: £25 - £15; family & group discounts available. Box Office: 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org SANTA SPECIALS First Sat & Sun of Dec & 20-24 Dec, GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Travel with Santa and his young elves on an early 1960's diesel rail car. Complimentary mince pies, hot/cold drinks, biscuits and fruit. Top quality presents for the children. Free parking at Toddington station. Limited tickets at £15 per adult/child available from www.gwsr.com. Babies (under 1yr) travel free.
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Events cont'd... SANTA FUN RUN 2 Dec, from 9.30am, Pitville Park, Cheltenham 3K run around Pitville Park in aid of charity. 07802 755863
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES BOOK FAIR 1st Sun/month, 10am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Quality second hand books, postcards & ephemera. 50p, U16s free. 01452 546879, terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY 2nd Tues/month, 2 - 4pm, Boys Brigade Community Centre This British Lung Foundation Support Group is open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers. BREDON CRAFTERS Held on the 3rd Wed/month, 1pm - 5pm, Bredon Village Hall 1ST BREDON SCOUT GROUP Beavers: Wednesdays, 5.30 6.30pm, Cubs: Tuesdays, 4 5.30pm. Volunteers needed during term time. Contact Fiona McKeand: 01386 751493, fionamckeand@btinternet.com. CARERS’ COFFEE MORNING 1st Thurs/month, 10 11.30am, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road Share experiences & concerns in a friendly, supportive environment. Tea and cakes. Free entry. 01684 296238 CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; 26
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refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767. CRICKET PRACTICE Sundays, 10am - 12pm, Bushley Cricket Club More players wanted, esp. for ladies team, to join in the last of the indoor nets this month. Kit & coaching provided. Any experience catered for. 01684 292350 or 07812 179002. FORTHHAMPTON WI Forthhampton (4 miles from Tewkesbury) Home-cooked lunches, coffees & teas in the Village Hall. Contact: Diana Carter 01452 780 571/ Pauline Coleman 01684 297 276. MEMORY CAFÉ Last Wed/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road For those with memory problems and their carers/ companions. Tea and cakes. Free entry. 01684 296238 MINT & CORIANDER COOKING COURSES Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes and cooking tips with you. Variety of courses. 01242 692475, 07438 495254, mintncoriander@ yahoo.com. Info & recipes mintandcoriander.com, Facebook Mint & Coriander.
TEWKESBURY CARE TO SING 2nd Weds/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, GL20 5DR For those with memory problems and their carers/ companions. Sing your favourite songs together. Tea & cakes. £2.50/person. 01684 772559. TEWK. PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Weds/month, 10.45am 12.15pm, The Boys' Brigade Community Centre Canterbury Leys, Newtown, GL20 8BP Information, friendship and support for people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Regular events and social activities. Jane Henderson: 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk. TEWKESBURY VIPS 1st Thurs/month, 2 - 4pm, Tewkesbury Baptist Church Social club for visually impaired people. Light musical entertainment, some outings. Transport can be arranged. Tewkesbury School students help at meetings. Christopher Chapman 01684 293527, mail@cchapman.co.uk.
FITNESS HEIDI'S HEROES Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd Fitness class run by Cheltenham
charity Heidi's Heroes. Open to those with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@cancer-physio.com. PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL YOGA CLASSES Tuesdays, 6 - 7.30pm, Ashchurch Village Hall Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards. No previous experience required; taster sessions available. Sandra Lewis: 01242 572068 or info@ sandralewisyoga.co.uk. www.sandralewisyoga.co.uk
MUSIC CLEEVE CHORALE Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Rd No previous experience required. 01242 674114.
WINCHCOMBE FOLK NIGHT 1st Tue/month, 8 - 11pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Singers, musicians and audiences welcome to join our regular performers. 01242 602236.
SHOPPING CRAFT FAIR 10 & 28 Nov, 10 - 4pm, Tewkebury Town Hall Free admission. Shop lovingly handcrafted items (no bought in goods allowed) and meet the makers. T: 01684 291845. www.creatorsofcraft.co.uk CHELT. FARMERS’ MARKET 2nd & last Fri/month, 9am 2pm, Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11.30am Tewkesbury Town Hall
Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, seasonal vegetables/fruits, plants & shrubs. Refreshments. EMPORIUM ENTERPRISES GIFT, CRAFT & FOOD FAYRE 7, 14, 17 & 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 10am 4pm, Tewkesbury Town Hall. Wide variety of stalls. Refreshments, homemade cakes & bacon rolls. Free entry. www.emporium-events.co.uk FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sat/month, 9am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG Local produce and a collection of local arts and crafts. Dave Joynes 01386 840138 Trade. CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com GENERAL RETAIL MARKET Weds & Saturdays, 9am 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN. More info Dave Joynes, 01386 840138.
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Home Products Hallway Storage
By Katherine Sorrell
Coats, shoes, umbrellas and scarves – with so much to store in what is often a small space, it’s important to choose products that work hard as well as provide a good-looking welcome to your home. Simplicity is the key to this coat hook made from distressed wrought iron hooks and a wedge of reclaimed elm. Withnail coat hook, £65, Loaf. This minimal, hard-wearing design adds a bold accent of fashionable yellow. Essentials Alana shoe rack, £69, Made.com. A pivoting mirror is a great addition to a useful wall rack with hooks. Utilita mirrored silver wall rack with hooks, £225, Artisanti.
Add character and heaps of storage with an industrial-style bench stand, reminiscent of a school corridor. Harlem vintage industrial hall bench, £545, Alexander & Pearl.
Robust and sturdy, this row of five aluminium hooks is ideal for heavy items and has an elegant, vintage style. Coat hooks, £24.95, live laugh love.
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• When storage space is at a premium – as it so often is in a hall – use the full height of your walls as much as possible. Tall, shallow units are very useful, while little-used items can be stored on a shelf above hooks and racks. • Try to unify design so that your hallway blends seamlessly with the rooms it adjoins. A coat cupboard could have the same style doors as kitchen units, for example, or hooks could complement your door handles. A colour theme will tie the look together, too. • Cupboards or consoles with doors and drawers help conceal mess, while baskets are a great way to store bits and bobs. Storage benches are also great choices, providing somewhere to sit while putting on footwear and the chance to personalise the space with pretty cushions or upholstery. • Make it easy for children to keep their stuff tidy by hanging their coat hooks at a lower level and labelling shelves, baskets or boxes so they can kick off their shoes and (hopefully) pop them away instantly. 28
Keep a hallway or utility room clutter-free with a unit that combines two shelves as well as drawers and a stylish zinc top. Aldsworth boot room unit, £345, Garden Trading.
Inspired by neon lights, this powdercoated steel rack is a unique way to hang your coats, each letter acting as an individual hook. Block Design Hello coat rack, £38, Black By Design.
Add a touch of Scandi style with this compact pine and MDF organiser. VonHaus retro coat & umbrella stand, £19.99, Domu.
Made from steel, this handsome coat stand is available in black or white. Yamazaki black steel coat stand, £105, Black By Design.
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