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Coffee, cake and good causes Well, it's been 6 months now since I went from working part-time to full-time at the magazine and I thoroughly enjoy it. It’s been great having an increased income each month, although with a teenager in the house as soon as it comes in in one hand it quickly goes out in the other. Working full-time, running a house and making sure my son is on top of his schoolwork has proved to be quite tricky at times! However, not being around as much has helped my son become more independent and giving him a list of jobs to do when he gets in from school has worked a treat. I’ve even had my tea cooked a few times! Makes a change from good old mum doing it all the time. Long may it continue! I find getting up half an hour earlier in the morning has helped me be more organised as when I get back in the evening all I want
to do is sit down with a nice cup of tea (and perhaps a biscuit or two!) and relax. Staying on the topic of hot drinks and sweet treats, The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is coming up at the end of this month. The annual event raises vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and there's still time if you wish to get involved - see page 13. And if you're looking for a way to burn the extra calories you'll gain from eating the cake, then why not take the family out to explore the local area during the Heritage Open Days, which will see thousands of events take place - see page 24 for more information.
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Short Story
The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.” “Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”
“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head. “I wasn’t looking.” “It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.” “Business must be booming,” Dave said.
Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.
“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”
“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”
“Anything we can help with?” Dave said, folding up his chamois.
“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered. “Great job.”
“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”
“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.” “Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.” “Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.” Barry nodded in emphatic agreement. “I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.” “I didn’t spot that,” Dave said. 6
“Did you Barry?”
It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent. “Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered. There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry. “Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head. “Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.
“That’s actually worse!”
“Mine’s an extra-large.”
“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”
The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.
Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”
“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”
“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.” He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?” “Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.” “Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.” “Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.
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MAO D N Y
“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal. “You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded. “I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.” The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building. “You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.” “Remember to wear it next time we clean Burn-Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”
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We Are Our Own Worst Enemies Part of my commute is a 3 mile section of road that runs through a residential area with a 30mph limit that I adhere to; at a constant 30mph, that takes me 6 minutes. This is slower, and longer, than some drivers, who are doing 50 along that road. Let’s give those speeding drivers the benefit of the doubt and say they do 40 mph, meaning they will cover those 3 miles in 4.5 minutes. Last month the council traffic calmed the area with humps and chicanes. So now, on a good day, all traffic is forced to do around 20mph, taking at least 9 minutes to do those 3 miles. So, the actions of a few, to shave
1.5 minutes off their journey, now cause all of us to take 3 minutes longer on our journey, than if they had simply obeyed the law and stuck to the legal limit. You have probably encountered examples of this too: e.g. 50 signs and speed cameras appearing on roads that previously had a 60mph limit on them, all to slow speeding drivers. Contrary to the myth that cameras are only there to make money, it costs far more to install and maintain a speed camera than it will ever make back in fines. I think the council would prefer us to voluntarily observe the speed limit, at no cost to them, and thus be able to spend their already stretched highways budget on fixing potholes. We would probably complete our journey quicker too. As I said, we are our own worst enemies. By Iain Betson
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The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, brings businesses and individuals together for cake, a cuppa and a worthy cause. Macmillan Cancer Support was founded by Douglas Macmillan in 1911 after his father died from the disease. He began by creating the 'Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer', to advise people on recognising, preventing, treating and coping with cancer. It was available for patients and doctors. In 1991 the annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning was launched where 300,000 people took part and raised over £250,000 to go towards cancer support. Last year £27 million was raised from The Biggest Coffee Morning, taking the yearly
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Local History
“A SQUARE DEAL AND A SQUARE MEAL�
The wooden slides were always very popular.
The continuing story of Eversfield Tea and Pleasure Grounds, Bishop's Cleeve. After the war ended in 1919 there was a new start for the Pleasure Grounds with a new slogan (above) and a new brochure, which promised 'only one party (if 200 or over) will be booked on the same day except with mutual consent.' The attractions soon proved as popular as ever and even the destruction of the Dutch barn in a fire in 1921 provided only an opportunity to expand. In its place, a permanent brick-built hall with a stage was erected. This also served as a village hall when the grounds closed for the winter. Ice cream and lemonade were made here by hand but the sticks of Bishop's Cleeve rock were made in Gloucester! As the 1920s progressed new ways of attracting visitors were explored. The Humpty Dumpty cart seemed a 16
good idea. It carried two adults or three children and was pushed by two men. If you are wondering how it gained its name, the axle was attached to both wheels one foot from their centre! It soon proved so dangerous it was normally locked up. Then there was the Flying Dutchman - a seesaw which also rotated around its centre. Eversfield seemed to specialise in attractions designed to make its visitors queasy! Modern health and safety regulators would take a very dim view of the higher and larger wooden slide which replaced the gently inclined do-it-yourself railway. The photograph of it in my previous article shows it had no safety rails. However, serious accidents seem to have been remarkably rare. During the 1930s Alick Denley, who since 1921 had been in partnership with Charles Wright after his brother George had left to run a bakery in Gloucester, continued to develop the attractions. Two donkeys,
one black and the other white were bought to give rides to the young visitors. An outside stage was constructed where for a small sum visitors could enjoy a Pierrot show and later in the decade wonder at 'Professor Garrard', a conjurer accompanied by his wife, who both dressed in Chinese costumes. In that pre-television age, they must have provided quite a spectacle! Nearly all the attractions were free once the admission price had been paid. However, it did cost 1d to ride on the hand-cranked miniature roundabout. Alick's son David tells us he did not enjoy turning the handle. He rather more willingly helped to bring bags of coconuts from the railway station for the coconut shy, where one ball cost 1d and seven cost 6d (2 1/2p) which ironically was the price to buy one anyway. The 1930s also brought electricity which made the catering much easier, especially
making the ice cream, but on the other hand, the decade also saw an increasing problem - parking and road congestion in Station Road as more groups came by charabanc. Part of the grounds had to be converted into a small carpark. Here was evidence that Eversfield continued to be a popular destination right up to the outbreak of war in 1939. However, at the end of the war six years later the attractions had suffered badly from neglect and the post-war years promised to be very different from the inter-war years. Although it was a sad decision, it was not a difficult one to make and so Alick Denley sold up. Today modern housing covers the site and no clues remain of this remarkable attraction which brought thousands of visitors to Bishop's Cleeve in the first three decades of the last century.
- David Aldred
Children in their Sunday best pose for the photographer
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HAM, ROASTED PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE FLAN Serves 4
Ready in 50 minutes
Using a ready-rolled sheet of puff pastry makes this summer flan a doddle to make. Serve warm or cold with a peppery watercress and rocket salad and some boiled new potatoes for a lovely late summer lunch or supper.
• 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 320g packet readyrolled puff pastry sheet • 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to garnish • 75g feta cheese, crumbled • 6 slices Parma ham • Freshly ground black pepper • Beaten egg, to glaze 18
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Place the peppers and garlic in a shallow roasting tin and drizzle over half the olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until just tender. Unroll the pastry sheet onto a large baking sheet lined with baking paper. Arrange the tomatoes over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border, and scatter over the thyme leaves. Top with the crumbled feta and ruffles of Parma ham. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Gently fold in the pastry edges a little to give a raised border. Brush the pastry border with beaten egg. Bake the flan for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden and the peppers are lightly charred in places. Serve warm or cold garnished with the extra thyme leaves.
TIPS • You can use any other variety of continental
ham for this flan, or try thin slices of salami or pastrami instead. • Remove the packet of pastry from the fridge about 20 minutes before unrolling to allow it to soften a little.
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Gardening
WONDERFUL WINDOW BOXES By Pippa Greenwood
As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box?
be less likely to sit around the roots and cause the plants to suffer or die. To keep weight to a minimum, use broken up polystyrene from bedding plants or the packaging around household appliances instead of the grit or gravel.
With styles ranging from woven willow to classic hardwood and urban chic aluminium, in all sizes and colours, there is plenty of choice – but make sure it will fit easily on to the window sill and won’t be too heavy!
A good quality multi-purpose compost is perfect for a temporary planting like this, but if you intend to replace your plants with other hardy seasonal stunners later in the year, then a 50:50 mixture of a loam-based compost and a multi-purpose one allows for better stability from the weight and texture of the loam, combined with better aeration and drainage from the multi-purpose compost. Fill the window box about half full, gently firming it, but don’t compact it or the plants won’t get their roots down so well.
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Next, get the plants into position. Trailing plants like variegated ivies should be placed to cascade over the edges of the window box – this looks fantastic and adds to the apparent size of the display
without adding significantly to the weight of the container. A larger plant like the Crassula gives a good focal point and flanking gerberas (for example) will add colour. Gently move the plants until you’re happy with how they look, then fill in gaps between the root balls with more compost, firming gently with your fingers to ensure there’s no subsidence later on. Then water well using a watering can with the rose in place, so imitating rainfall. A stunning window box can be created in under half an hour. Make sure it is secured properly on the window sill – and that you can open the window (or access the box from outside) to keep it adequately watered. The window box will benefit from occasional feeding with high-potash feed and, of course, will need to be regularly dead-headed!
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Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)
Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.
Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)
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1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan
and heat gently until the butter has melted. Cool for 5 minutes.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.
3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
4. Knock back the dough and divide and shape
into 16 balls. Place, well spaced, on the baking sheets and cover with lightly oiled cling film. Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until puffy.
5. Half fill a large deep pan with vegetable oil and
heat to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the hot fat browns in 30 seconds. Fry the doughnuts, 4-5 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat. Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.
NEW START CAT RESCUE LAUNCHES BOOK CELEBRATING CATS Last month, Hatherley Manor was the venue for an unusual book launch, as over twenty poets from around the UK gathered with Volunteer Coordinator Jackie Bahooshy and volunteers from New Start Cat Rescue (NSCR), based in Huntley, to mark the publication of an anthology of poems and photos celebrating cats. One of the nation’s favourite poets, Gloucestershire-based Alison Brackenbury, held the Mulberry Suite in rapt and appreciative attention for a reading of her poems about cats. Miss Gloucestershire, Savannah Williams-Evans, joined the poets for the afternoon, entering into the spirit of the occasion by donning a pair of fun fake black cat ‘ears’ – provided by NSCR – to wear with her beautiful green outfit and purple Miss Gloucestershire sash.
The idea of publishing an anthology to raise awareness and funds came from New Start volunteer and poet Sharon Larkin, who called on a large online network of poets throughout the country to submit poems for the project. As Alison Brackenbury writes on the back cover, the book “is as gloriously varied as the beloved cats it celebrates... All a Cat Can Be offers something to please every reader while helping cats desperate for a good home.” All a Cat Can Be, coedited by Sharon Larkin, published by Eithon Bridge Publications and printed by Stroudprint, can be purchased for £8.95 plus p&p by emailing newstartcatrescue@gmail.com. All proceeds from the sales of the book will go to support the work of New Start Cat Rescue.
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ordinary Women’ talks, walks and exhibitions, in celebration of the centenary . Special openings across the region include Castle Drogo, the Bath Royal tion and the American Museum in Britain - with every single walk, talk, opening Here's a taste of some activities already registered.
Today, Heritage Open Days are held in September in 50 countries. England’s Heritage Open Days have grown into England’s largest heritage festival, with itain, Bath very bestover in American heritage and horticulture see a replica of the Upper 5,000 events heldand annually, including eorge Washington’s 18th century home. Come and meet the gardening team d plantingexclusive - you might evenopenings pick up a top tipand or twofamily-friendly from the Head Gardener! activities. This year, for the first time, MEN the festival will take place on two aunceston Town Council, Cornwall consecutive weekends. It will also cinating history of Launceston Town Hall & Guildhall with a special display y Women who have served as Mayor. Visitors alsoUniversal take a guided tour with mark the centenary ofwill the e Town Crier and see parts of the building not usually open to the public, Suffrage Act with ‘Extraordinary Women’ lock tower. events, celebrating well-known and MEN lesser-known remarkable women.
, Exeter ns to celebrate 100 years since the first women gained the right to vote, on became political and images from the National Portrait Gallery Collection. will explain the views of two Killerton women who had very different opinions
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SEPT EVENTS GWSR SEPTEMBER EVENTS The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 6 Sept: Classic Vehicle Day 15 & 16 Sept: Day Out with Thomas. 22 Sept: Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Special. For more information/to book visit www.gwsr.com ASHCHURCH, TEWKESBURY AND DISTRICT RAIL PROMOTION GROUP 7 Sept, 7pm for 7.30pm start, The Elmbury Room, Tewkesbury Library, GL20 5NX Talk by Ian Baxter: "Making change happen on the modern UK railway." Complimentary light refreshments. Open to all, new members welcome. atdrpg@rocketmail.com OPEN AIR CINEMA 15 Sept, 8pm, Cowley Manor Hotel, GL53 9NL The Greatest Showman. Entry avail. 2h before screening time. Food, bar and bites available (bringing outside food/drink not permitted). Standard ticket £14 (BYO deck chair or picnic rug). www.cowleymanor.com CLASSIC CAR RALLY 16 Sept, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD View the range of classic cars on display and discover the 1000-year history of Sudeley Castle. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CHELTENHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 17 - 22 Sept, various times A great line-up of top comedians and up and coming stars, performing in various venues across town. www. cheltenhamcomedy.com
CRESCENDO BIG BAND – AFTERNOON SWING CONCERT 23 Sept, Doors open 2.30pm, Gupshill Manor, GL20 5SY A full big band line-up of top musicians from Gloucestrshire, the Midlands and Southwest playing big band classics from the swing era & more recent times. Admission £9. Tony Sheppard 01452 714287. www.crescendoband.co.uk THE VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB 29 Sept, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Vintage Sports-Car Club’s ‘Long Course’ Hill Climb. www.prescott-hillclimb.com ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT 29 Sept, 7pm - 1am, Jurys Inn Cheltenham, GL510TS A sensational tribute by Voulez 2 performing all of ABBA's Greatest Hits! £32.95 per person; incl: 3-course meal, live entertainment & disco. To book: 01242 232691 or cheltenham_ conference@jurysinns.com. www.jurysinns.com CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON 30 Sept, 9am, Cheltenham Racecourse Affiliated Running Club Member £35; Non-Club Member £38 (plus booking fees). Sign up now! www.cheltenhamhalf.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS 30 Sept, 7.30pm, Tithe Barn John Coghlan's Quo. Tickets: £16. To book, visit www.cleeveconcerts.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS HARTPURY FRINGE 13 October, 7.30pm & 14 October, 2.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Hartpury Drama Group presents a cornucopia
of music, drama, dance, poetry and prose from up to 20 performers, drawn from local organisations and the Drama Group, to amuse, enlighten and above all entertain audiences. Tickets £5 - Kevin Barker 01452 700061. Early booking advised.
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: 5.30 - 6.30pm, Cubs: 6.45 - 8.15pm. Leaders needed for Beavers & Cubs on Wednesday eves 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
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Events cont'd... Community Centre Wide range of stalls; 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
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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.
CLEEVE CHORALE Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Rd No previous experience required. 01242 674114.
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
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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 CHELTENH. 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 Weds & Saturdays (until 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.
Overbury Bowling Club success in County 2-wood Men’s Singles With an early start at Worcester Bowling Club on a very hot Sunday, Overbury Bowling Club's Dan Mason and Neil Williams competed in the Worcestershire County 2-wood Men’s Singles competition, where Mason achieved a place in the semi-final after a closely fought 'Overbury Derby' against clubmate Williams. The County 2-wood competition is played over 21 ends per match and with each match taking around 45 minutes, all rounds up to and including the quarter final are played on one day. After two matches against Middleton Cup team members, winning 16-14 and 17-12, Mason then met Williams in the next round. Following a closely fought match, Mason prevailed 16-13, securing a quarter final match. After 17 ends of the quarter final, Mason had won 15-5, booking his place in the County semi-final. In the semi-final at Chester Road, Mason played Steve Poyner from Vines Park,
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DROWNING IN DOCUMENTS? It’s time to free up your files Overstuffed filing drawers, bulging boxes of payslips, tax records, bank statements and invoices that go back years. Sounds familiar? We’re all guilty of hoarding personal documents, many of them kept just in case we need to refer to them again in future. However, in many cases, the paperwork we hold is probably so outdated that it’s not worth keeping. It’s hard to know exactly how long we’re supposed to keep our documents, and – when they are out of date – how to dispose of them safely. Here are some essential tips for handling and processing your personal documentation. Which documents should I keep, and for how long? The tips below are based on guidance provided by trusted organisations such as the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and HMRC, but there are no hard and fast rules. For instance, if you are self-employed and 28
claiming expenses, you might need to keep some of your documents for a longer period. Bank, credit card and loan statements: According to money-saving guru Martin Lewis, these should be retained for at least six years. However, he recommends keeping them as long as possible just in case there’s another mis-selling scandal, like the recent PPI affair. Utility bills: It’s probably worth holding on to these for 12 months, as this allows you to keep track of what you actually use. Receipts and warranties: You should keep hold of important receipts for six years, but warranties can be disposed of after the date they expire. Insurance documents: Don’t throw old policy documents away if there’s a chance someone may make a retrospective claim against you. Alternatively, if your policy insured you against injury at work, you may be able to claim after the policy
has elapsed, provided you can prove your medical issue relates to the time in question.
and just one document with one person’s financial information can earn them thousands of pounds.
P45s and payslips: HMRC recommends that individuals keep tax-related paperwork such as payslips and P45s for at least twenty-two months from the end of the relevant tax year.
So what’s the best way to dispose of financial documents such as bank statements?
Medical records: Any documents you hold relating to your medical history should be kept indefinitely. Your GP will also hold this information but there may be times (for example, if you’re applying for travel insurance) when you’ll need dates and details of medical treatments. Personal documents: These include birth and marriage certificates, National Insurance certificates, court orders and decrees, deeds, copies of wills, share certificates, motor vehicle documents and mortgage papers. Such documents should be stored securely and kept forever. Don’t throw your identity out with the rubbish Earlier this year a concerned neighbour on the Doddington Estate in Wandsworth, London, stopped to film three people rifling through a refuse bin that contained letters and other paperwork. She reported this activity anonymously to the Daily Mail, warning: “I’ve seen people of all kinds going through the bins before, so I’ve become more and more concerned about this... I want my friends and neighbours to be aware that this goes on and take the time to destroy any personal information from the letters they are throwing away.” Many criminals are prepared to scavenge through bins and even landfill sites to obtain personal data. Identity theft and incidents involving stolen bank details have become big business for fraudsters,
Shredding: If you tear up a document by hand, the chances are that a criminal could still put it together like a jigsaw. Shredding is a much safer option and you can buy a cheap, hand-operated shredder from around £10.99 upwards. The safest types of shredder are the ‘cross-cut’ or ‘microcut’ varieties, which cut in two directions rather than one, but they are more expensive. If you have literally hundreds of documents to destroy, you could consider using a commercial shredding service, but be aware that most charge a minimum fee of around £80. Burning: Incinerating your documents is a simple solution, but do bear in mind any local authority restrictions if you are planning to light a bonfire. Consider the fire risk and make sure your smoke doesn’t cause nuisance to neighbours. Soaking: You can destroy paper by mulching it in a bucket of water. When it dissolves it should be easy to tear it up, but make sure it’s reduced to an unreadable pulp before throwing it away. It’s ironic that in this digital age when the ‘paper-free office’ should be a reality, we’re actually using more paper than ever, so by recycling your paper waste, you are ultimately helping the environment. Tackling those piles of outdated paperwork will also create more space in your home, as well as ticking off another task on your ‘to do’ list. So what are you waiting for? Don’t delay, start sorting!
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