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Vegetable and Chilli Noodle Bowls This is a quick vegetarian supper packed with flavour! Soba noodles are Oriental noodles made from buckwheat flour. You’ll find them in most large supermarkets but if unavailable, use egg or rice noodles instead.
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp grated root ginger
1 red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced ½ aubergine, diced
1 small courgette, diced
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Win an annual pass for Painswick Rococo Garden Welcome to the June issue of your local community magazine.
On 21st June we will wave goodbye to Spring and welcome British Summertime, which hopefully will bring us plenty of sunshine. To find out what’s happening in and around the area this month, have a look at our events guide towards the back of the magazine.
If you are looking for an idea for a fantastic day out, consider a trip to Painswick. The beautiful Rococo Garden, as featured on our front cover this month (photo by Britt Willoughby Dyer), is certainly worth a visit! Last month saw the launch of their
‘Art Unbound’ exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture which features 18 artists from around the UK. The event will be on until September. For more details, see page 11 or visit www.rococogarden.org.uk. As a little summer treat, Love Local Magazines are giving away a free annual pass for the Painswick Rococo Garden. Simply enter our competition on page 10 for your chance to win. Lastly, don’t forget to spoil Dad on Father’s Day (16th June)!
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An exhibition to entice, intrigue and delight. 26 May – 8 September 2019 This summer, renowned curator Anna Greenacre brings together works from both established sculptors and emerging British talent, set against the stunning backdrop of Painswick Rococo Garden. In a range of media including wood, stone, wire, ceramics and bronze, this contemporary outdoor exhibition has been designed to embrace the natural beauty and creative energy of the rococo period.
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Short Story
A Bad Day for Brutus? “Look, there’s a sign for a country park,” Pauline pointed. “Let’s stop for ten minutes and let Brutus out for a tiddle.” “A bit of fresh air will do us all some good,” Neil agreed, slowing down.
They had spent the bank holiday weekend camping with Neil’s brother and his family, who were the devoted owners of Brutus the lurcher although not quite devoted enough to make room for him in their own car. Neil and Pauline luckily had a roof box for all their extra camping equipment so had Brutus riding with them. Brutus had an unfortunate habit of jumping out of vehicles, so they’d been driving for an hour with the windows shut. Brutus had also spent the entire weekend luxuriating in cow fields so the air in the car was eye-wateringly pungent.
They drove towards the car park entrance. As they approached the barrier a young 12
man in a baseball cap waved his hands at them, as though warning them not to go in.
“Why doesn’t he want us to go in?” Pauline asked anxiously. “Do you think it’s full?” Neil drove on. “There’s always someone about to leave if you’re patient.”
“I’ll ask him, he seems pretty insistent.” Pauline began winding down her window. “You never know, there could be a wild animal on the loose.” “Round here?” Neil snorted at the suggestion. “Like what? A horde of rabid squirrels?”
At the mention of squirrels, Brutus leapt through Pauline’s open window. “Stop, Neil!” Pauline screamed. “The dog’s jumped out.” “I can’t stop,” Neil said, “I’ve got cars behind me.”
He regretted his decision instantly. With a sickening bang, the car made impact with something large. Pauline shrieked. “We’ve run over the dog!”
Neil slammed on the brake.
The man who’d been waving at them tapped on Neil’s window. Neil wound it down.
“Mate, I tried to warn you.” He shook his head. “I’d recommend you stay in the car. It’s pretty bad,” the man grimaced. “Not sure it’s retrievable to be honest.” Neil said, feeling queasy. “Should I go forward or back?”
“I’d try reversing slowly. It’s going to be nasty but at least you’re only going back over the bits that are already crushed.” The sound of scraping and dragging vibrated through every nerve in his body. Finally, it ended.
“That’s it mate, you’re clear,” the man said, tapping the bonnet. “Do you want to get out and have a look?” Neil did not particularly.
He turned off the engine and climbed out. This was just the opportunity Brutus needed to leap back in, smearing muddy footprints all over Pauline and the upholstery. “He’s fine, he’s fine. Not a scratch on him. So what was that awful noise, Neil?”
Neil was just discovering that the roof box he’d forgotten all about had been two inches higher than the car park height restriction barrier. Had been, but no longer was.
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Houseplant Heaven Now is the time to give houseplants some TLC as they could do with some pampering! Check them over thoroughly and remove and dispose of any that are heavily infested with pests or infected by diseases. Once done, continue as follows…
• Pick over remaining plants removing dead, damaged or discoloured leaves. Use sharp scissors, special ‘snips’ or miniature secateurs on tough leaf stems. • Houseplants usually respond well if repotted in late spring or very early summer, so if yours are pot-bound do this now. Check by carefully removing the plant from its pot – if the root system is quite congested, it’s usually time to move house. • When repotting, only move the plants up one pot size and use compost 18
as similar as possible to their current compost. If in doubt, seek advice from your compost supplier. Ensure the compost is free-draining and that there are crocks at the base of the pot. Consider adding additional grit or perlite to improve drainage. • Once repotted, place plants in a cool, relatively stress-free environment for a week or two, away from hot or direct bright sunlight. Keep them adequately watered and the roots will move into the new compost. • Next, give them a bit of a bath, using well-moistened kitchen roll or cotton wool to wipe the leaves clean. Many of the more glossy-leaved houseplants respond well to an application of leaf shine, but not all, so check before you start. • Feed houseplants regularly – good
fertilisers are available in garden centres. Choose those formulated specifically for the plants where possible, or those suitable for foliage or flowering houseplants. Specialist fertilisers are also available for cacti and African violets. • Plants that have just been potted on will not require feeding for a couple of months, but both recently replanted and more established houseplants need regular watering, particularly as they start to grow and if they are in a fairly warm or sunny position. • Don’t place plants in too sunny a spot – they can get too hot or suffer from leaf scorching if placed too close to a south- or west-facing window. Use an east- or north-facing windowsill where possible, or at least move
them further back from the glass. Most houseplants benefit from being placed in dappled shade in the garden, and they should thrive provided you keep them fed and watered. • If treating yourself to new houseplants, make sure that the plant is well-suited to the position that you have lined up for it – it’s tempting to buy those that do well in really sunny situations, but if you only have a fairly shady windowsill it will suffer immensely over the winter months.
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Tales from Britain's 'food war' zones Holidaying in the UK this year? Then you may be looking forward to sampling some great local cheeses, cakes and artisan brews. But before you tuck into all that delicious produce you should be aware of the strong emotions a well-loved local dish can inspire. Cream tea wars One of the main causes of strife between the people of Devon and Cornwall is the innocent cream tea. Ask a native Devonian to eat a cream tea and she or he will split the scone, pile clotted cream onto each half then add a dollop of jam on top of the cream. Serve someone from Cornwall the same teatime treat and they will spoon jam onto each half scone, then spread the cream on top. Last year a National Trust poster 22
designed to attract visitors to Lanhydrock House in Cornwall caused outrage when it used a photo of a cream tea with the jam on top of the cream. In response, locals threatened to boycott the National Trust property, while one indignant Facebook member commented: “There are some things you don’t do National Trust, and putting a picture of a DEVON cream tea for a CORNISH cream tea event is disgusting.” Shape-shifting sausages Ask any traditionally-minded Scot what shape a sausage should be, and the answer is likely to be “square”. The ‘Lorne sausage’, ‘slice’ or ‘square sausage’ is a tasty mixture of minced meat, rusk and spices, served as part of a traditional Scottish breakfast. However, the ongoing culinary debate
in Scotland is not, as you might think, about a sausage’s shape, it’s about what it should be called. In 2016 a Scot called Andy O’Donnell went so far as to create a Facebook page dedicated to the name ‘slice’ (to describe the square sausage). The page now boasts 188 members who regularly post photos and tonguein-cheek comments. Whose tart is it anyway? In the pretty town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, the Bakewell Tart is the star turn of every cafe and bakery. This confection of jam, frangipane and flaked almonds inside a shortcrust pastry shell is a variant of the town’s famous dessert, Bakewell Pudding. Bakewell’s residents may be proud
of their local speciality, but there’s no evidence that the recipe actually originated in the town. To make matters worse, a rival tart was discovered in 2013, when Gloucestershire’s council leader Paul James came across a recipe for a ‘Gloucester Tart’ – with almost identical ingredients – in a local history book. The discovery prompted Gloucester’s local media to gleefully exclaim: “Gloucester Tart revived – and it’s better than the Bakewell!”
So before you set off on your summer break, you’d be well advised to brush up on your diplomatic skills: but get ready to run if you mix up your tarts, call a ‘slice’ a ‘Lorne sausage’ or – heaven forbid – spread your scone the wrong way. By Kate McClelland
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Strawberry & Cream Eclairs Filled with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, these dainty pastries make a great treat for afternoon tea or can be served as a delicious summer dessert. Swap the strawberries for fresh raspberries or blueberries, if liked.
Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling | Makes 8
Ingredients
50g butter, chilled and diced 65g plain flour, sifted
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 300ml double cream
1 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
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150g small strawberries
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Place the butter and 150ml cold water in a small pan and heat gently until the butter melts. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil then quickly remove from the heat and add all the flour. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Leave to cool for 3-4 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 220C, fan 200C, gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Beat the eggs into the mixture, a little at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe 8 x 10cm lengths, spaced well apart, onto the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 mins until the eclairs are well risen and golden. Remove from the oven, pierce each eclair with the tip of a small knife and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes. This allows the steam to escape and dries out the centres of each eclair. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Whip the cream and icing sugar in a bowl until softly peaking. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Hull and slice most of the strawberries (reserving four for decoration).
Halve each eclair and fill with the cream then top with sliced strawberries. Sandwich back together and dust with icing sugar. Decorate each one with a swirl of piped cream and a reserved strawberry.
You can make and bake the choux pastry eclairs a day in advance. If the pastry goes a little soft simply reheat in a hot oven for a few minutes until crisp.
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4. Poisonous plants and flowers There are many common plants and flowers that present a serious summer health hazard for your pet. Lilies are particularly poisonous to cats, and even the pollen can cause kidney failure. Other poisonous flowers and plants include foxgloves and lily of the valley, which can both cause heart arrhythmias in animals.
Four Summer Pet Health Hazards You May Not Have Considered You’re probably aware of many of the dangers your pet faces during the summer months, but here are four unusual health hazards you may not have thought about.
1. Bee stings - Not all bee stings cause anaphylactic shock, but some animals can be affected in the same way as humans. It’s a potentially serious health issue, and you should look out for vomiting and diarrhoea, breathing difficulties, and general unsteadiness.
2. Snake bites - Although adders are the only venomous snake in the UK, their presence can be a problem for dogs in the summer. Snake bites may cause swelling of the airways, organ failure and shock, as well as considerable inflammation at the injury site. 3. Slug bait - Some slug pellets contain a poisonous substance called metaldehyde, which can quickly cause serious health problems for pets if ingested. Signs of poisoning include vomiting, seizures, tremors, and fits, and it’s crucial to seek help from a vet
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE SHOWBOROUGH HOUSE SCUPLTURE GARDEN Ongoing until 16 June, 10.30am - 4pm, 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
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. For info & recipes: mintandcoriander.com, Facebook Mint & Coriander.
ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An ambitious exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices and delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk
GUIDED BATTLEFIELD WALK 6 June, 7pm, Meet at Abbey Lawns car park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury www.tewkesbury.org.uk
WOODMANCOTE PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 9.30am, Woodmancote New Village Hall. Refreshments followed by talk. 4 June: Public Schools and World War 1. 11 June: Hearing dogs for deaf people. 18 June: The River Osbourne. 25 June: History of Films, 1870-1930.
OPEN GARDENS 8 & 9 June, 1 - 6pm, Ashton under Hill. Around 25 open gardens. This year's theme: The Lost Words. Plants & craft items, exhibitions & displays, cream teas & refreshments. Adults & seniors: £6, u16's free. Free parking. www. ashtonopengardens.co.uk
SCIENCE FESTIVAL 4 - 9 June, Various venues across Cheltenham www.cheltenhamfestivals. com/science/
PARTY AT THE CASTLE 6 - 8 June, from 4pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Musical legend Alfie Boe, 90’s songstresses All Saints and Pop Idol winner, Will Young will perform in a series of evening concerts. Tickets from £28: www.partyatthecastle.co.uk 26
SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL 7 & 8 June, 11am - 5pm, Tewkesbury Abbey grounds Over 20 real ales and ciders. Live music & entertainment. BBQ & hog roast. Entry: £5. U16's free.
CLASSIC VEHICLE DAYS 9 June, Toddington Railway Station, GL54 5DT. Primarily for Car Clubs, although individual participants are welcome. For more information & tickets: gwsr.com OPEN FARM 9 June, 10am - 4pm, Court
Farm. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the farm. Activities & walks around the farm for young and old. Tractor/ trailer rides. Meet the animals & farmers. Free entry, no need to book, plenty of parking.
17 OPEN GARDENS 9 June, 2 - 6pm, Winchcombe From designer to smaller, more intimate gardens. Teas from 1pm at St Peter's Church. Plant sale at the Church. Adults: £6, accompanied u12s free. Tickets from Winchcombe TIC, Winchcombe's Back Lane car park (near library) or any open garden. winchcombegardens@ gmail.com THE CRESCENDO BIG BAND SUMMER CONCERT 9 June, Doors open 3pm, The Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury. 18 talented musicians playing popular swing and jazz numbers celebrating the warmer days of summer. £10 on the door. Bar & carabet seating. CLEEVE LADIES PROBUS CLUB 9.45pm, Tithe Barn,
Bishop’s Cleeve. 11 June: Tim Blackmore. Topic tbc. 25 June: 'The story of a Wimbledon linesman' by Brian Partridge. To join call 01242 529664.
FLOWER FESTIVAL & OPEN GARDENS 15 & 16 June, Eckington 30+ beautiful gardens. Themed flower festival in Holy Trinity Church. Free minibus around the village; free parking. Refreshments, live music, entertainment, plant and book stall, maypole dancing. Admission: £6 for the two days, children free. www.eckington.info/flowers.html PRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVAL Bugatti Owners Club, Prescott Hill, GL52 9RD 15 June: Preview Day; 16 June: Main Show Day. Exhibitions, Run the Hill, Paddock Specials, Kids Zone & more. In aid of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers. www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk
MURDER MYSTERY FISH & CHIP SPECIAL 15 June, Train departs at 6.30pm, Toddington Station Steam train ride, midsummer murder mystery & large fish and chip meal. £30. Adults only. For tickets: gwsr.com. CHELTENHAM CHALLENGE 16 June, first run at 9am Cheltenham Racecourse Multi-terrain event offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances. Open to runners and walkers. To register: cheltenhamchallenge.org.uk BISHOP'S CLEEVE WI MEETING 18 June, 7.15pm, Tithe
Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair
Sunday 9th June, 12 - 4pm, Bishop's Cleeve Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. Parades, stalls, musical entertainment, Punch & Judy shows, Morris Dancing, Fun Fair, Jet Age Museum display, Classic Car Show. Dog Show - entry forms from Folly Gardens Vets. Programmes, incl. raffle ticket, available from Church Road shops, Tesco 24/5 & 25/5, 31/5 & 1/6. Funds raised will be donated to Midlands Air Ambulance and local charities. Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve Cotswold Perfumery + Testers, speaker Pam Slater. Competition: Name a New Perfume. Sales Table. T: 01242 677520.
B/CLEEVE METHODIST CHURCH WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP. 2pm, Church Hall. New members welcome. 19 June: Members Own WOODMANCOTE WI 20 June, 7.30pm, Woodmancote Village Hall 'Midwife, Herbalist, Surgeon, Witch Women and Medicine in Tudor England' by Kirsty Bingham. T: 01242 672791
SUNRISE SWIM 21 June, 4am - 9am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham Be ready to swim when the sun rises on the longest day of the year at 4:49am. £4. The Cafe will be open from 4:45am so
that you can enjoy some food and drink following your swim. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk MSRVS STEAM RALLY 21 - 23 June, Tewkesbury Rugby Club, Gander Lane, GL20 5PG. www.msrvs.co.uk
STEAM & REAL ALE FESTIVAL 21 - 23 June, GWSR, Winchcombe & Toddington Stations. Over 40 ales and several ciders available from two bars. For more information & tickets: www.gwsr.com. ABBEY GATEHOUSE OPEN DAYS 22 & 23 June, 10am - 4pm, Tewkesbury. Free admission and leaflets on the building's history. No booking required. CHELTENHAM BALLOON FIESTA 22 - 23 June, Cheltenham
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Racecourse. Live entertainment, hot air balloons, funfair, trade stalls, fireworks, food & drink. Advance tickets: adults £6, children £4 from www. cheltenhamballoonfiesta.co.uk. Prices on the gate may vary. PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB EVENTS Gotherington, GL52 9RD 22 June: Porche at Prescott. 23 June: Midland Championship Meeting. www.prescott-hillclimb.com
TEWKESBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 22 & 23 June, Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds. 60+ stalls offering a wealth of local produce incl. award-winning cheeses, locally reared meat, homemade cakes, pastries, local wine, beer, cider and more. Cookery demonstrations from chefs & live entertainment. T: 01608 652662 DANCEATHON 23 June, 2 - 7pm, The School House Café, St Paul's Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 4EZ. Come along, show off your dance moves and raise money for Hop, Skip & Jump (reg. charity). Free entry & refreshments. Prizes. Minimum sponsor £20 per entry or family (£5 for under 12s). For more information and sponsorship forms call 07854 332193. OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 23 June, 2 - 6pm, St Mary's, Cowl Lane, Winchcombe. A half-acre garden on the former site of Winchcombe Abbey. Mixed borders with repeat planting in drifts of hardy perennials. Homemade teas. Adults: £6, 28
Children free. www.ngs.org.uk OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 23 June, 2 - 6pm, The Gate, Winchcombe. Cottagestyle garden planted with perennials, annuals, climbers and herbs. Home-made teas at St Mary's, Cowl Lane. Adults: £6, Children free. www.ngs.org.uk
GOTHERINGTON, WOOLSTONE & OXENTON WI 7.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall. 26 June: SS Great Britain: From Launch to Relaunch; speaker: Ian Caskie. For more information: 01242 317276 or www.gwowi.org.uk.
PIED PIPER SUMMER SHOW 29 - 30 June, Highnam Court & Gardens, Gloucester Fantastic family event. Fashion, beauty and crafts, classic & vintage shows, live music & entertainment, food & drink, Kids Zone. Adults £10, children £5, family £25. www. piedpipersummershow.co.uk SAUSAGE & CIDER FEST 29 & 30 June, The Village Inn, Twyning Green, nr Tewkesbury. Homemade sausages & cider. Free admission.
GE AVIATION AQUATHLON 30 June, 7 - 11am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU. Fast swim/run event held over two distances. Raises funds for the charitable trust which operates the Lido. For ages 13+. Cost: £25. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 - 14 July, Various venues across Cheltenham
A celebration of music with high-calibre performers and up and coming stars. Dance, visual arts, spoken word and more. www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/music/ MIDSUMMER FIESTA 6 July, 12 - 9pm, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham Live music, dance, charity stalls, arts & crafts, children's activities, food, drink & more. www.midsummerfiesta.com
CLEEVE CHORALE SUMMER CONCERT 6 July, 5pm, Grangefield School, Bishop’s Cleeve Performing alongside children from Grangefield School. “The Bard & Beyond” featuring Songs & Sonnets by jazz legend George Shearing, Elizabethan madrigals, and songs inspired by poets. For tickets ring 01242 674114.
HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 7 July, 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.
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BABY BOUNCE & RHYME Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11am, Winchcombe Library For babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups..
CITIZENS ADVICE SESSIONS. 1st Mon/ month, 10am - 12pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre
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
FUNTASTIC FRENCH Tuesdays, 9.30am, Thursdays, 6.30pm BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. T: 07913 905484. KNIT & NATTER Fridays, 10am - 12pm, Winchcombe Library. A fun & friendly knitting group for people of all ages & abilities. knitandnatter888@gmail.com LUNCH DATE 1st Wed/month, 12pm 1.30pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe. £5 for soup & a pudding. Raising money for local charities.
RHYMETIME Saturdays, 11-11.30am, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs & colouring for children 18 m. +. WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY MARKET. Thursdays, 9 - 10.30am, Guide Hall, GL54 5LJ. 2nd Sat/month, 9am - 12pm, under the Town Hall, outside the TIC. 01242
603124 or slucyhall@hotmail. com. www.country-markets.co.uk WINCHCOMBE GUIDED WALKS. 11am & 2.30pm, Sundays until end of Oct. Starting at the Winchcombe TIC, open to visitors or residents. Covering history of the area, 1–1¼ hours, under 1mile. New volunteer guides welcome. 01242 602925, winchcombetic@ tewkesbury.gov.uk.
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DANCE WITH PARKINSON'S Mondays, 2pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe T: 01242 603207 HAPPENSTANCE BORDER MORRIS DANCING Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm, Winchcombe School Hall A mixed Morris group. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. http:// happenstancemorris.org.uk/ or Tony: 07500 486 047. HEALTH WALK Thursdays, 10.30am, Meet outside the Plaisterers Arms. Tel. 01242 582360 MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Tuesdays, 11.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley
Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. Gentle exercise class for older people. 07746 672 726, besocialwinchcombe.com MOVING WELL Tuesdays, 1.30pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. 01242 603207, besocialwinchcombe.com
TEA DANCE Last Wednesday/month 2 - 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe. With compere Ann Chen. Entry: £5 on the door - incl. refreshments. Proceeds to Winchcombe Day Care Centre. T: 01242 603207
WALKING FOOTBALL & RUGBY. Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Rd, GL54 5EE. Football Mondays 3pm, Tel. 01242 603196. Rugby Fridays 10.30am, 01452 872273 WINCHCOMBE WALKERS Last Thurs/month. Casual walks of 5-8 miles. Volunteers welcome. WinchcombeWalkers @gmail.com
YOGA Tuesdays, 7.15pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. T: 07745 018919
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Creating beautiful homes in the Cotswolds
ph o Curtains • Blinds • Carpets • U
lst e r y • S h u t t e r s • P a i n t
Rapport Interiors have been offering an approachable, friendly service to customers for over 30 years. We have our team of trusted seamstresses, carpet, flooring, shutter and curtain fitters who have been working with us for many years. We also have our very own team of upholsterers. From challenging shaped window to uneven walls and floors - we have tackled the lot. With the latest fabrics, extensive range of carpets and flooring and our in-house paint mixing service, you are sure to find solutions to your interior dilemmas. We can offer advice and fresh ideas or, working closely with you, put together a whole new scheme. We love what we do!
Mark and The Rapport Team
Visit our Winchcombe Showroom 15 Isbourne Way, Broadway Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5NS
T: 01242 604 543 E: info@rapportinteriors.com
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• Three bedroom retirement apartment
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• Spacious and versatile accommodation • Town centre location • Two bathrooms • Garage
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