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CHELTENHAM LIONS CLUB The Club's annual Giant Easter Egg Raffle is back at various pubs and venues across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Proceeds will go towards the running costs of the Club's Holiday Caravan for local disabled people, and in the form of a donation to Tewkesbury Hospital. Tickets are £1 and there is a total of 65 eggs to be won. Unfortunately, the Club has to vacate the storage unit they have occupied for the past 20 years. They are looking for a small storage unit to keep the books for their regular book sales in. Please contact Ron White on 01242 675286 if you know of a suitable unit. A further thousand spectacles were recently sent for recycling and forwarding to Africa (2,500 this year). On the same theme, a donation of £200 was sent to Sightsavers to help treat Trachoma suffers in Tanzania.
For three days at the end of February, members collected for the Marie Curie Appeal at Morrisons, Hatherley, collecting £1,676. This will fund over thirty hours of palliative cancer care. The Club thanks everyone who gave so generously and Morrisons for allowing the collection. 2
Biblical scenes to wow crowds in Winchcombe this Easter The final hours of the life of Jesus Christ are to be played out in a poignant piece of street theatre in Winchcombe this Good Friday
Amateur actors from every walk of life will descend on Abbey Terrace in the town from 10am to stage the ‘Way of the Cross’, a traditional Passion Play depicting Jesus’ last few hours from sentencing right through to crucifixion.
Members of each of the four churches in the town will come together to portray the moving story. Though Easter Passions have been part of the Christian tradition for centuries, this is the first time in a number of years a Passion Play has been performed in Winchcombe. The performance is free and unticketed and people of all ages are invited to come and view the spectacle.
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A Spring in my Step Hello and welcome to the April issue of your local community magazine. So, what does this month bring us?... well we have lighter nights, although losing an hour’s sleep on Mother’s Day wasn’t very good. We have the school Easter Holidays for two weeks, and of course Easter itself and the lovely long bank holiday weekend. My son, who is 15, has told me he is too old now for an Easter Egg Hunt. Yeah, right, in front of his mates he is too old; if I created one for him, he would happily go around searching for all the eggs, gorging along the way. April is a big month for me personally as on Easter weekend I will be celebrating a very big birthday and I don’t mean 21!
Turning 50 always seemed such a long way off - in my head, I am still in my 30s, yet here it is. I’m not giving into it but I am at the point
where I’ve stopped fretting about turning 50 and accepted that I am 50. Still, I do feel on the big day I’ll look in the mirror and see wrinkles that weren’t there the day before.
Undoubtedly a milestone like this does make you reflect. I’ve certainly become more appreciative of people in their 60s, 70s and 80s and can only hope to be doing as well as they are doing when I reach those numbers. I’ve been meaning to be more focused, to pay attention to everything and to take nothing for granted as so many people do not make it to 50. So I’m thankful to be here, leaving just one thing left for me to say: Bring It On!
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Nothing says Easter like a pretty garland. Wooden Happy Easter garland, £9; box of nine wooden Easter decorations, £6; white blossom garland, £18; pink cherry blossom spray, £10.50; all The Contemporary Home.
Decorate your home for a seasonal celebration Bunnies, chicks or eggs – add some quick and easy decorations for irresistible Easter charm.
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Simple, colourcoordinated decorations can have great impact. Truly Bunny fabric eggs, £3.50, Talking Tables.
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These appealing chicken designs include Speckled Marans, Sussex Hens and some rather unusual blue and buff Orpingtons, in the form of fabric by the metre, oven gloves, tea towels, hob covers, fine bone china and more, all from Sophie Allport.
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Chicken & Rice Burritos Make these quick and easy wrap for on-the-go lunch or supper. Wrap tightly in foil to transport.
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100g easy-cook long grain rice, boiled, drained and cooled (see tip) 2 tsp chilli powder
350g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
Half a red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced Half a green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 4 large flour tortillas 4 tbsp tomato salsa
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Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice and chilli powder and stir-fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron griddle pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once until the chicken is seared and cook through. Add the peppers to the pan after 2 minutes and cook till soft. Cut the cooked chicken into thin strips and stir into the rice mixture with the peppers. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Warm the tortillas as directed on the packaging. Place a tortilla on a chopping board and spread with 1 tbsp of the salsa. Top with a quarter of the chicken and rice mixture. Fold in the sides towards the centre then roll up tightly to completely enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four burritos in total. Serve the burritos halved, with lime wedges.
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The Easter Hedgehog “Derek, what are you doing out here at the crack of dawn?” Kelly, with a milk bottle in each hand, was surprised to find her husband hiding under the carport. “Kelly, you nearly gave me a heart attack!” Derek gasped. “What are you doing up?”
“Something’s been drinking the cream off the top of our milk,” Kelly said. “I have to bring it in as soon as the milkman’s been.” “Just get under here quick.” Derek pulled her elbow. “You’ll give the game away.”
“What game?” Kelly huddled next to him.
“Operation Soak The Easter Bunny,” Derek smiled, rubbing his hands together. “You mean soak Carl?” Kelly sighed. “Honestly, when are you two ever going to grow up?”
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“You think he’s coming as the Easter Bunny?” Kelly laughed. “This I’ve got to see.” “But I’m ready for him,” Derek chuckled. “I’ve rigged up the sprinkler system on the lawn to full power, and I’ve got my hand on the outside tap. Hang on, someone’s coming through the gate now.”
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Heavenly Herbs I’ve always liked to grow herbs in pots – they look pretty, and ornamental variegated forms are available too. More importantly, they can be kept in any welllit spot close to the house, ideal if your garden soil is wet and soggy, plus they are in easy reach if you fancy perking up the supper with some fresh, zingy herbs. If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect. Making a herb planter is easy and inexpensive, and the results should be long-lasting.
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your planter at this time of year. Some of my favourites include variegated cream and green sage; ‘Tricolor’ sage, which also has splashes of purple on its leaves; golden lemon thyme (with a great lemony flavour); prostrate rosemary; chives; and golden oregano. Choose herbs you enjoy eating but opt for pretty varieties where available.
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There’s a whole host of activities planned, including a treasure hunt with the chance to win an Easter egg, face painting, glitter tattoos, Decorate Your Own Easter Biscuit, Hook a Duck and Name the Bear. In addition, there will be plenty of live entertainment and food. Hospice volunteer Paulette Vallois said: “It’s a jam-packed day full of fun helping to raise much-needed funds for the Sue Ryder Nurses, care team and support staff at Leckhampton Court Hospice, so they can be there for local families when it matters.” An entrance fee of £2.50 will be payable on the gate. Under 12s go free and each entry includes one free entry to the treasure hunt. For more information, visit the event Facebook page or email paulette.vallois@sueryder.org.
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE CURIOUS ABOUT GLOUCESTER Ongoing until 12 April, Gloucester City Centre, Starting point: College Green, GL1 2LY. Discover Gloucester with two selfguided heritage walks and a treasure hunt. https:// fantasticforfamilies.com/
CHELTENHAM MASTERS DARTS TOURNAMENT 5 April, Show starts 7.30pm, Chelt Racecourse Tickets from £27.50, to book call 01242 539538.
EGGSPLORE EASTER 6 - 23 April, 7.30am 6pm, Gloucester Cathedral Easter trail for young visitors. Explore the building in search of the answer to "What happened on the very first Easter Day?" Tickets £1. Tiny token egg for each child.
CHILDREN'S EASTER TRAIL 6 - 22 April, 9am - 5pm, Over Farm, Gloucester £5 per child. No need to book. Bring a pen or pencil and wear appropriate shoes. Takes approx. 1h. Small prize if you crack the trail. EASTER EGG TRAIL 6-28 April, daily from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Follow the chicks hiding in the castle rooms from 6 28 April. Can you spot them all? Hunt for all of the giant Easter eggs that have appeared in the gardens 26
Tewkesbury Bowling Club Open Day
5 May, from 1pm, The Vineyards, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG Your chance to give bowls a try! Equipment supplied; refreshments available. Flat-soled shoes must be worn on the green. T: 01684 294411 / www.tewkesburybowlsclub.co.uk during 13 - 22 April for a chocolatey reward! Included within admission.
INFLATABLE THEME PARK 6 - 22 April, 10am - 5pm, Over Farm, Gloucester Featuring over 15 attractions! All day, unlimited wristband: £8 per child (strictly 2-14 yrs old only). Accompanying adult entry to theme park is free.
EASTER TRAIL 6 - 22 April, 10.30am - 5pm, Painswick Rococo Garden, Stroud. Open daily. A dastardly egg thief had been stealing Easter eggs from our garden friends... can you track down the culprit and save the day? Free trail with standard admission.
CHELTENHAM WINE FESTIVAL. 6 April, 12pm 3pm & 4pm - 7pm, Pittville Pump Room. Explore and taste from over 300 delicious wines. £22.50. To book: cheltenhamwinefestival.com ST JOHN PASSION BY J. S. BACH 6 April, 7pm, Tewkesbury Abbey, GL20 5RZ. City of Birmingham Choir. Tickets £20 & £15. For tickets call 01684 856148 or shop@ tewkesburyabbey.org.uk.
CLEEVE CHORALE SPRING CONCERT 6 April, 7.30pm, St Michael & All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Incl. Bach’s 'O Jesu Christ, mein Lebens Licht' and Handel’s 'Acis and Galatea'. Tickets, incl. refreshments: £12 (u16 free) from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores or ring 01242 674114. THE DEER’S CRY 6 April, 7.30pm, St Mary’s
Priory Church, Deerhurst, GL19 4BX. Severn Voice Chamber Choir. Programme incl. works by composers from the area and works with texts which make reference to deer, finishing with Arvo Part’s iconic piece 'The Deer’s Cry.’ https://severnvoices.weebly.com/ GUIDED BATTLEFIELD WALK 7 April, 2pm Meet at Abbey Lawns car park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury www.tewkesbury.org.uk
EASTER EGG HUNT 7 April, from 11am, Woodmancote New Village Hall. Celebrating 50 years of Woodmancote Preschool. Children's activities, incl. bouncy castle. Hot food, cake & refreshments. Event free; trail £3 per child.
HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 7 April, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court, Gloucester, GL2 8DP. 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding a magnificent Grade I house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Light refreshments in Orangery. CRESCENDO BIG BAND WITH CATHERINE SYKES 7 April, Doors open at 2.30pm for 3pm start, Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury Catherine Skyes, singer with the Glen Miller Orchestra, joins Tewkesbury's own big band for a special afternoon concert of uplifting swing and jazz music. No need to book, just turn up. Cabaret-style
seating & bar. £10 pp.
CLEEVE CONCERTS Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 7 April, 7.30pm: Hazel O'Connor. 14 April, 7.30pm: Hue and Cry. Box Office: 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply). cleeveconcerts.com WINCHCOMBE LIVE BLUES WEEKEND 12 - 14 April, White Hart Inn, Rosies Bar & Old Bakery Cafe. True Strays on 12th (£10), Tom C Walker on 13th (£10). More music throughout the weekend. Tickets available at Old Bakery Cafe and via e-mail winchcombelive@gmail.com.
THE APRIL MEETING 17 & 18 April, Gates open from 12pm, first race at 2.05pm, Cheltenham Racecourse. Two weekdayfixtures. See your favourites before the end of the jump season. www.thefestival.co.uk HARMONICA SACRA – ENGLISH DOMESTIC SACRED MUSIC 20 April, 6pm, Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ. The Musical & Amicable Society presents a concert of reflective music. Tickets avail. on the door (no credit cards), subject to availability, and in advance from the John Moore Museum. GWSR EASTER EGGSPRESS 22 April, Trains depart from Cheltenham, Toddington & Broadway. Easter puzzles, games and activities. Meet the Easter Bunny at Winchcombe station. Easter
Bonnet competition. Normal ticket prices apply. gwsr.com
SPRING GRAND SALE 25 - 28 April, from 9.30am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Join us for an exclusive homes and gardens sale incl. indoor and outdoor furniture bargains, decorative accessories, gifts, fashion items and more. £5 (does not incl. entry to the castle & gardens). sudeleycastle.co.uk FRESH: ART FAIR 26 - 28 April, 11am - 6pm, Cheltenham Racecourse Browse/buy the work of 500 contemporary UK and international artists. Weekend tickets: £6pp on the door or £8 for two online. U16s free. Free admission on Friday. www.freshartfair.net BRITISH & MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 27 & 28 April, 8.30am 5.30pm, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, GL52 9RD A two-day event featuring the second round of both of the UK's premier series of the British & Midland Hillclimb Championships. Children of 14 and under free with paying adult. www.prescott-hillclimb.com
WARTIME IN THE COTSWOLDS 27 & 28 April, GWSR, Toddington Station, GL54 5DT Nostalgic 1940's weekend. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the weekend in British 1940's period dress, either military or civilian. For more information & tickets: www.gwsr.com
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BLACK TIE CHARITY GALA 27 April, 7pm - 1am, Glenfall House, Mill Ln, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL54 4EP. Hike for Hoss, in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Canape & Prosecco Reception, 3-course meal, live band & entertainment, auction & raffle. Tickets: £50 pp. Contact Vicky: 07734 107053, vicky.richardson83@ googlemail.com.
May
JAZZ FESTIVAL 1 - 6 May, Various venues across Cheltenham 60+ events. For tickets & more information: www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz/ SHOWBOROUGH HOUSE SCUPLTURE GARDEN 2 May - 16 June, 10.30am 4pm, Showborough House Sculpture Garden, Twyning, GL20 6DN. Sculptures (all for sale) by about 80 sculptors plus indoor exhibition showcasing work by local artists. Refreshments available. Free entry, donations welcome. www.showborough.com RACE NIGHT 3 May, Cheltenham Racecourse. Evening fixture for amateur riders and trainers. Tickets from £8. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
Regular events
CARERS’ COFFEE MORNING 1st Thurs/month, 10 11.30am, Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road 28
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; refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767.
CRICKET PRACTICE Sundays, 10am - 12pm, Bushley Cricket Club More players wanted, esp. for ladies team. Kit & coaching provided. Any experience catered for. 01684 292350 or 07812 179002. 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
Shopping
COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11.30am. Tewkesbury Town Hall Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, seasonal vegetables/fruits, plants & shrubs. Refreshments. FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sat/month, 9am 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG. Local produce and local arts and crafts. Dave Joynes: 01386 840138 or 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. HIGH STREET FINE FOODS & ARTS MARKET 28 April, 10am - 4pm, Tewkesbury High Street 80+ stalls offering mouth-watering treats. www.cotswoldmarkets.com
Help your local community Set up by a local Tewkesbury resident, “Tewkesbury's Don't Drop Litter Pickers” is slowly growing in numbers but they need more recruits.
Search for them on Facebook and join the group for more information, even if you can’t join the litter pick it will be truly eye-opening to see all the posts containing the huge amount of waste that is strewn around our local community. If you would like to get involved or feel that you can help in any way, either look at the Facebook group or email tewkesburylitterpickers@gmail.com. Come along, meet new people, have a laugh and most importantly make a difference in your community. If you are passing and see the volunteers out with their red bags and highvis jackets, keep them smiling by saying hello.
delicious! bewith Slimming World TUESDAYS 9am & 11am: Tewkesbury Boys Brigade, Canterbury Leys, Newtown, Tewkesbury, GL20 8BP. Call Kathy on 01386 750246 5.45pm & 7.45pm: The Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. Call Kathy on 01386 750246 WEDNESDAYS 5pm & 7pm: Sixth Form Centre, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF. Call Vickie on 07967 089859 THURSDAYS 5pm & 7pm: Northway Village Hub, The Ray Shill Building, Lee Walk, Northway, GL20 8QG. Call Anne on 07392 974815 7.30pm: Bredon Hancocks School, Church Street, Bredon, GL20 7LA. Call Karen on 07967 831348 For recruitment opportunities in the area call Claire on 07909 139996
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