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Dear Reader, Can you believe we are in August already! I’m really not sure where this year has gone and 2017 has certainly been interesting thus far. I hope you are enjoying the summer holidays and the long break isn’t proving too much of a strain on you or your purse. The summer holidays can be a worrying time for some parents, whether it’s trying to find childcare, thinking of things to do to keep the children entertained or just being mum's taxi! Why not take a look at the useful 'What’s On' section in the back of the magazine for some great ideas on places to take the children or indeed the whole family. This month sees the popular Winchcombe Country Show return to the Winchcombe School Field on Gretton Road on Monday the 28th – what a brilliant way of spending the Bank Holiday Monday! You can look forward to a range of fun attractions, including a flower show and a breathtaking Motorcycle Stunt Trials Display. Another great family day out earlier in the month is the Mid-Counties Cooperative Gloucestershire Fun Day which is being held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August from 11.00am to 7.00pm at Newlands Park in Bishop's Cleeve – make sure you go along. Finally, now that Wimbledon is over, take some time to relax in the garden with a nice cup of tea and read through the August edition of the Winchcombe Magazine, because before you know it the school runs will be starting all over again! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Winchcombe Country Show Bank Holiday Monday 28th August, 12.00 noon until 5.30pm at Winchcombe Senior School Playing Fields, Greet Road Following the success of last year’s show, the Winchcombe Country Show committee was able to donate over £10,000 to local charities and local organisations. The committee is hoping that this year’s show will be even bigger and better!
start at 11.30am from the Abbey Field Centre in Back Lane. There will be vintage tractors, fancy dress contestants and the Happenstance Border Morris dancers. The procession will arrive at the show site for the opening of the show at 12.00 noon.
The Save Our Show campaign (run earlier in the year) has resulted in six new committee members to replace those who are standing down after this year’s show.
The show’s main event will be the On the Edge Stunt Trials Display Team. Using a purpose-built truck and obstacles, the stunts and tricks you will see rely on absolute precision, unbelievable balance and a total lack of fear!
The traditional flower show remains the heart of the Winchcombe Country Show with over 130 classes to enter. For those who are interested in entering classes, the schedule for entries is available online at www.winchcombeshow.org.uk. Schedules can be purchased at John Keelings newsagents and the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe. This year, in support of the Tour of Britain cycle race which will come through Winchcombe on 9th September, there will be a new class for decorating a single bicycle wheel. After the show, the wheels will be displayed in a prominent place in Winchcombe in advance of the race. As a kick off to the show, the annual procession through Winchcombe will
The lead rider is Jack Challoner, four times British & Italian Champion. The finale promises to be breath-taking! Other attractions will include something for everyone. There will be tango dancing, street entertainers, Morris dancing, terrier racing, the Pirton Gun Dog Display Team, a host of dog competitions and much, much more. There will also be a range of stalls providing local crafts and gifts and a wide selection of foods to eat. Tickets cost £4 per adult and £2 per child. Family tickets (two adults and up to three children) will be £10. Please come and support this local event and help to raise funds for charities and organisations in Winchcombe.
All helpers are welcome, so if you would like to help us on the show day, please call Sarah Day on 01242 602395. On Sunday 27th August prior to the show, there will be the Run Winchcombe Event at Sudeley Castle featuring a 5k fun run, a 10k hill climb to the Neolithic long barrow Belas Knapp for the more adventurous and a 1k for 10s and under. Entry is now available online at run@winchcombeshow.org.
Club Team Championships 2017 The 2017 Gloucestershire County Golf Partnership Club Team Championships took place on Sunday 25th June at Cleeve Cloud Golf Club. It is a mixed competition into which Gloucestershire golf clubs can enter a team. Each team consists of two men and two ladies and the total of each team’s handicaps must be between 50 and 96.
Ian Watkins (Chairman, Gloucestershire Golf Partnership), Hugh Fitzsimons, Rita New, Barbara Smyth, Trevor Martin and Sue Rawles (Vice President GLCGA)
It was played in testing winds but it stayed dry. "It was a little windy up on the hill but the views were spectacular," commented one player. With the promise of a Sunday roast on their return, 9 teams took to the hills, however, whilst they were out at play a power cut took place in the clubhouse and surrounding houses. Undeterred by the inconvenience, the kitchen staff
under leadership from Margaret put on a splendid array of salads for the players instead and saved the day. The home team of Hugh Fitzsimons, Rita New, Trevor Martin and Barbara Smyth took the honours with 83 points followed closely by the Broadway team of Barry Folkes, Louise Folkes, Ben Beacham and Irene Hawkes with 81 points. This is the second year this competition has taken place and the winners will go on to the England Golf Team Championships taking place during Golf Week at Woodhall Spa in August. - by Rita New Cleeve Cloud Lady Captain 2017
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Cake and Bake White Chocolate Filo Tarts Crisp and light pastry cases filled with a rich and creamy white chocolate mousse – these tarts are easy to make but look impressive. Double up the quantities if serving a crowd.
Ingredients: • 25g unsalted butter, melted • 6-8 sheets filo pastry • 100g good quality white chocolate • 2 tbsp milk • 150ml double cream • Dark chocolate curls and cocoa, to decorate
Makes 6 Ready in 45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
a little of the melted butter to grease 6 holes of a 12hole bun tray.
2. Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into 18cm x 10cm squares. Brush each square lightly with some of the remaining melted butter.
3. Line each buttered hole with three of the squares,
arranging each one at an angle so the corners form a star. Press gently into the holes.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the
pastry is crisp and golden brown. Leave to cool in the tray.
5. To make the white chocolate filling, break the
chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl with the milk. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Leave until the chocolate has melted then remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
6. Pour the cream into a bowl and whip the cream until
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1. Preheat the oven to 190C, 170C fan, Gas Mark 5. Use
softly peaking. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate mixture and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Gently spoon the chocolate cream between the filo
pastry cases. Decorate with the dark chocolate curls and a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve within 1 hour of filling.
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Update from the Chairman The Radio Winchcombe Ltd. AGM was held on 27th June at the White Hart in Winchcombe with good attendance from the members.
Chris Sweet, the Chairman of the Board reported: • The licence was renewed for another 5-year period with effect from May 2017. • That the station itself is very healthy from a broadcasting perspective with the majority of programmes being newly aired and representing a broad spectrum of music and topics. • New presenters had increased the diversity of programming and local content remained high. • The station continues to get good representation on the BBC Local Radio show. • One key remit is the community involvement and this has been something of a problem before but highly effective outside broadcasts, including the representation at the Wartime in the Cotswold weekend, has increased the station's profile. That particular OB received very positive feedback. More of this needs to be done. • We have had a couple of work experience placements which help towards our educational remit although again more could be done. • We continue to need more backroom staff. • The Board appreciates the need to upgrade equipment and grants are being sought to achieve this. • The main strength of the station is its presenters but the station cannot continue indefinitely without additional support and in the absence of further help being found the Board will need to consider if the station continues Page 10
In addition, the Finance Director Ros Martin reported that the current financial position is strong but the reserves are being diminished. We have lost a number of advertisers and they have not been replaced as no one has taken on responsibility for this. This is an issue that is currently being addressed. Once again there was the discussion about the need for further support and the fact that the radio will struggle to continue in its current form. The Board are fully committed to the maintenance of the radio station but have no further capacity to take on further initiatives which inevitably leave the station vulnerable. Whilst this was discussed at our meeting in February and some changes have been made, the situation is now critical. Anyone who could assist in any capacity with the station should email Philip Arkell on admin@radiowinchcombe.co.uk Taken from the minutes of the AGM June ‘17
Philip Arkell Remembers During the 1960's while employed as a television engineer working for a shop in Cheltenham, most of my days were spent looking at the television test card. Much of the music accompanying the card was composed by Gordon Langford. Since those days, I have always enjoyed what is called Light Music and play these tunes on “Carousel”, my Radio Winchcombe show on Friday mornings. They are tunes that make me feel happy. Not just tuneful round the outside, but tuneful right through.
Gordon Langford Picture: Courtesy of the Telegraph Gordon Langford and played one of his compositions. After the show, Celia Perrin, a listener, sent me a copy of the order of service for Gordon Langford's funeral and told me that she was related to him. Gordon Langford was born on 11th May 1930 and died on 18th April 2017. He was a composer of choral and orchestral music, winning an Ivor Novello Award for best light music composition for his March from the Colour Suite in 1971. Sadly Gordon has passed away, joining other great light music composers such as Robert Farnon, Eric Coates, Charles Williams and many more. Although they are no longer with us, their light music will live forever. - Philip Arkell, Life Chairman and popular presenter of Carousel Fridays at 10.00am
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LISTEN IN AND GET INVOLVED You can listen to your community station anywhere, anytime via: 107.1 FM, our Free App for Android and iPhone or online at www.radiowinchcombe.co.uk Twitter: @radiowinch Facebook: RadioWinchcombe Philip Arkell and Celia Perrin discuss the life of the late Gordon Langford It was during Carousel one Friday in April that I announced the death of
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Keeping Safe at the Beach this Summer Two out of three people in the UK will head to the seaside at least once this year. Most beach goers will have an enjoyable and relaxing time. So when something goes wrong, who can help? RNLI Lifeboat Volunteers or Search and Rescue Helicopter Crews can respond within minutes, and often save lives close to the shore. But sometimes, at the beach, seconds count. For the best chance of survival, you need someone on the beach who can see the dangers develop: someone who can prevent accidents before they happen and respond instantly if they occur. This is where the RNLI Lifeguards play such a vital role. Ninety-five per cent of a good lifeguard's work is preventative; many lives have already been saved by their vigilance. When you’re heading to a beach, we urge you to respect the water and visit a Lifeguarded Beach. On a lifeguarded beach there are trained professionals to help keep you safe – they’ll be on hand if something goes wrong, in or out of the water. If lifeguards are on patrol, then you’ll need to know your flags:
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It’s Not Always Good To Be Green by Pippa Greenwood
Water features are great in a garden but the chances are that from time to time you will have been frustrated by the water turning green. Generally, this will be due to one of many different types of algae infestation, and will get worse during warmer weather, but what should you do about it? Blanket weed is long filaments of tangled algae, making a mass resembling a dense green blanket. Remove by pulling, raking or by using a stick or bamboo cane that you twirl into the algae, then compost it down in your compost bin. Surface floating pond weeds such as duckweed, which looks like lots of very tiny oval leaves floating on the water’s surface, can be a real nightmare too. It builds up very rapidly as a bright green surface layer and the best control is to regularly scrape the weed off using a good-sized kitchen sieve. Again it can be composted, but make sure you remove all of it or it will soon be back. Try to avoid the build-up of algae by creating your pond carefully and taking precautions with what you grow and keep in it. Avoid a Page 12
very sunny position, as lots of sunlight increases the algal growth. Bear in mind, however, that a pond close to trees will become clogged by leaves in autumn! Make sure that the pond is as deep as possible, as algal growth is much more likely in shallow water, and avoid putting in too many fish as their excreta raises the water’s nitrogen level, which encourages algae. Surface floating plants, particularly water lilies, will help to shade the water’s surface - ideal if the pond is in a fairly sunny site. You should also include a selection of oxygenating plants, available from your local garden centre or pond plant supplier. Some of these float in bundles in the water, others can be grown in containers, and all of them help raise the oxygen level in the pond and so decrease the algae problem. A spout or fountain will also oxygenate the water, but note that water lilies do not like water that is in motion. Note that if you keep changing the water in an attempt to keep it clear, the pond never gets the chances to create its own natural balance and the situation will not improve. Be patient and usually, provided
you try all the above, the pond will eventually sort itself out and clear water will return. You can use proprietary physical and chemical controls for algae, but make sure that whatever you choose is suitable and can be used safely around wildlife and your pond fish. Using barley straw to clear algae in ponds does work, but it is essential that the straw is from barley and no other cereal crop. If you can get hold of this, cram some into an old pair of tights and submerge in the water by weighing them down with several bricks. Alternatively, buy pads of barley straw (sometimes mixed with lavender stalks), and these will help do the job for you. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring Collection’ of gorgeous UK-grown gardenready vegetable plants ready for delivery in September. You’ll also find many gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls, copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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My next essential item, the camera, takes a little more planning. I used to travel with my hefty DSLR but with luggage restrictions and the (not always obvious) limits on pricey technology covered by travel insurance, you might want to think about using other ways to capture the sunset. The most obvious alternative is to use your smartphone. The latest iPhones have superb cameras and make it easy to share your pics with those at home through social media. Android cameras have come a long way too, with the Google Pixel device having an almost perfect camera built-in and those made by Samsung looking very sharp. My tip is to add an app such as the wonderful PicsArt system onto your device before you go. These little image apps help you add filters and improve the quality of the photograph with a few easy clicks. The difference between an unfiltered snap and one you’ve improved can make it worth printing and framing, not just sharing on Facebook. Although I consider it a bit of a luxury, the last piece of kit I tend to take on my travels is a decent pair of headphones. Stuck in that flying tube for hours on end, relaxing music or a method to block out the sound can turn a headache of a flight into a pleasure. The best on the market in
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Cross the drive leaving the Cotswold Royal Way and go over the stile opposite; Gretton Oak follow the path to another stile entering a field. Continue beside the left hand field boundary for approx ½ mile (0.8km), passing some restored pools on your left. At the end of the field, turn left through the gate, over a footbridge and turn right; Cups Hill follow the path towards Postlip Mill. This is a working industrial site so please take care. The path leads you to an access road, cross and turn right; continue on a stone path ignoring a gate on your right; follow the path along as it then turns and descends to a gate. Turn left and follow Langley Hill the lane; 275mwhere the main track bears left, go straight on and up to a gate ahead. Langley Farm the right hand Follow the pathHill beside field boundary and the River Isbourne until you reach a gate on your left; go
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Hyundai Gets Wacky A concept car is a good way for manufacturers to gauge public reaction to a design, prior to possible mass manufacture. One example is Ford’s Probe 3, which ultimately morphed into the Sierra. It may seem strange today but, in 1981, the public were initially reluctant to accept the jelly mould curves of the Probe, being more used to the square lines of the then current cars. How times and our expectations change. So they may seem wacky now but these concept offerings from Hyundai may eventually be accepted as the norm in our cars. • I.Guardian is a speed ramp that extends out of the side of school buses or taxis to slow traffic
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
Using credit and debit cards abroad this year? What you should know before you go
Spending money abroad can be costlier than you think if you’re not prepared for the fees and ‘hidden’ charges. Whether you choose to take a debit or credit card, it pays to check the small print in your terms and conditions before you go - you could save a considerable amount in added interest and charges. Specialist credit and debit cards for overseas use only Rather than taking your ‘regular’ credit or debit card on holiday, look for specialist cards designed to be used abroad, as these are intended to reduce the cost of holiday spending. If you find one that’s suitable and your application is successful, however, just make sure you pay off the balance in full every month. The interest rates on these cards are extremely high if you don’t, which could wipe out any savings you’ve made. The best overseas credit cards generally offer much better exchange rates than local retailers. So if you use a credit card and you’re asked which currency you want pay in, choose the local currency as it’s likely to save you money – more on Dynamic Currency Conversion below. Credit cards for holiday spending are generally easier Page 22
to obtain than debit cards If your current bank doesn’t offer a specialist debit card for use abroad, you may have to switch your bank account to obtain one. Alternatively, you could just open a new account with the provider, but this might seem a little unnecessary when there is an easier alternative in credit cards. Be careful when you apply for a new card though - your credit file is adversely affected when applications are refused. The Money Saving Expert website offers an ‘eligibility calculator’ to give you an idea of your chances of acceptance, and help you narrow down the choices. Debit cards can be better if you’re going to withdraw mainly cash Although taking a dedicated credit card for use abroad has many benefits, if you intend to withdraw mainly cash, a specialist debit card will probably be cheaper overall as there are usually no added charges or fees for this. Be careful about card ‘cloning’ When you use a card abroad, or anywhere in fact, be aware of the danger of cloning. This can happen when the card is taken out of your sight, or even when it’s right in front of you if you aren’t taking notice. Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) Some retailers abroad will offer to convert your purchase into sterling when you pay by
card, so you can see exactly how much you’ve spent. This process is called dynamic currency conversion, or cardholder preferred currency. The problem is that you’ll probably lose out on the exchange rate by paying this way. Local retailers choose whether or not to offer this service, and in some cases may automatically convert your purchase to sterling without asking you. It’s a good idea, therefore, to check whether DCC has been used prior to signing a payment slip or entering your PIN. Avoiding the non-sterling transaction fee Although your bank uses the MasterCard, Visa and Amex optimum exchange rates, the charge for conversion adds a non-sterling transaction fee of up to 3% to your bill when you use a non-specialist card abroad. Finding the best card may take a little research, but your time and effort will be repaid via the extra holiday treats you’ll be able to enjoy. www.moneysavingexpert.com/ travel/travel-credit-cards www.moneysavingexpert. com/shopping/section75-protectyour-purchases www.moneysupermarket.com/ travel-money/using-credit-cardsabroad/ creditcards.moneysavingexpert. com/?travel&_ga=2.1383768 16.1530821389.1495096415200857501.1494082078 www.creditnet.com/Library/ Credit_Card_FAQ/How_do_ credit_cards_get_cloned. ccfaq_019.php
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Established in 2003 Tranquility Travel's ethos is to provide personalised travel backed with outstanding customer care. When mainstream travel companies started to move online using inexperienced advisors based in call centres to sell standard packages, Ruth Brunger founded Tranquillity Travel using a team of hand-picked professionals who could draw on their experience to provide unique, personalised holidays that would be remembered for life by their customers. This successful ethos is summed up in their strapline "Not specialising is our speciality" and brings customers back year after year. 15 years on, Ruth's daughter Sarah is proud to be opening a new branch of the family business in her home town of Winchcombe to better serve clients in the Cotswold area. Sarah, like the rest of the Tranquility team, is widely travelled and very experienced in the travel industry. She caught the travel bug from a young age and has over ten years experience arranging travel ranging from exclusive luxury holidays for the high profile VIPs of tour operators Abercrombie and Kent to family holidays including her own young family who she took to South Africa this year. Her broad experience enables her to identify the requirements of each customer and recommend exciting holiday options customised to meet their every need from departure to their arrival home. 'Tailor-made travel is our passion but luxury doesn’t have to mean expensive. With our industry knowledge we provide our customers with the experience of a lifetime, at a price they can afford.� Sarah is available by email or phone, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE? JULIE ANDREWS IS! the beautiful Hearing Dogs and their recipients, it was a very special day. I was more than happy to offer Hilary some help with Take The Plunge 2.”
Before you get carried away, the Julie Andrews to whom we refer is not the star of The Sound Of Music, but she is indeed a very special lady – wheelchair-bound from birth due to spina bifida, she has an appetite for life second to none, and that includes many fundraising activities. She is going to be “Taking The Plunge” at the similarly named event run by two franchisees from Wagging Tails home from home dog boarding company, Hilary Coates (SN branch) and Alexis Bennett (GL branch). Julie, a self-confessed activity lover,
is looking forward to taking a leap into a lake, to then be rescued by a magnificent trained Newfoundland Dog springing from a rescue craft to bring her safely back. “It was fantastic to get a message from Julie to ask if she could take part, we hope that it will encourage others to be brave and have a go,” said Hilary. “I visited the first event in 2015 before I became a Wagging Tails franchisee”, added Alexis “and I was struck by how much fun everyone was having, as well as meeting the Newfoundlands and
Alexis has found some wonderful carers in her first 18 months, giving dogs their very own individual holiday. Hilary’s business has been running for three years now and is very successful, giving her the perfect opportunity to give back to a charity that is close to her heart. “I wear hearing aids for relatively minor hearing loss. I cannot imagine life without much sound. The way the Hearing Dogs bring their recipients back into the world is truly astonishing and humbling.” For information on the event go to www.waggingtailsuk.co.uk/ newfoundfriends-rescue-day or contact Hilary on sn@waggingtailsuk.co.uk or Alexis on gl@waggingtailsuk.co.uk.
Talented youngsters raise the roof at rock concert A packed audience raised the roof with their cheers and applause when 50 young Cheltenham-based musicians performed their biggestever gig. Talented students from The Rock Project – the UK’s leading rock school – took Tithe Barn in Bishop’s Cleeve by storm in their end-of-year concert. More than 150 friends and families of the start-struck performers sang along to all of their favourite tunes in this unforgettable showcase of live music. Guitarists, bass players, drummers and singers aged 7 to 18 who are part of The Rock Project Cheltenham, which meets weekly in Bishop’s Cleeve and Pittville, performed a wide repertoire of rock classics to modern day anthems. Neive Richardson who together with Alex Young, runs The Rock Project Cheltenham said: “We had an unforgettable concert which included a huge cross-section of music from ACDC Page 26
and Guns ‘n’ Roses to Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift. “The feedback has been incredibly positive and the amazing response STAR STRUCK: The Rock Project gave from the audience was proof a thrilling performance of how much everyone enjoyed The Rock Project holds junior and themselves." senior sessions during term time in “It was such a big moment for the Pittville School every Monday and students and gave them a massive Cleeve School in Bishop’s Cleeve confidence boost to witness such every Thursday evening. For further a reaction to their performance.” details contact Neive Richardson or Alex Young at cheltenham@ Student of the Year Awards were therockproject.com, call 07521 presented to students Marley 385800 or visit therockproject.com. Goodfellow and Isla Larcombe (Junior Session) along with Tabi Wallington Organisers will also hold a series and Freddie Warren (Senior Session). of music workshops as part of a Summer of Rock event from Monday Awards were also presented to the most 14th August to Friday 18th August at improved players of the year and these Leckhampton School, Cheltenham to were announced as Louis Harvey, Isaac teach guitar, bass guitar, drums and Buttle, Ellie Davage and Lola Metcalfe. vocals to students aged 7 to 18. With more than 60 schools across For details of the Summer Rock the British Isles and Ireland, The call 07577 710998 or email Rock Project is recognised as the holidaycheltenham@therock UK’s leading school for children’s project.com contemporary music tuition.
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Jet Lag and Joy Lag: How to Recover from Your Holiday
Holidays should be a chance to relax and revitalise ourselves. So why do we sometimes feel miserable and exhausted afterwards, and how can we prevent it? Jet Lag Jet lag refers to symptoms caused by disruption to your ‘body clock’ when you travel to a different time-zone. They can include changed bowel habits, tiredness, headache, anxiety, confusion and nausea. Their severity depends on age and how many time zones you cross. One or two? No problem. Three to six? You’ll feel it. Seven to twelve? You’ll need a few days to adapt, particularly when travelling east, as it’s often easier to delay sleep than make yourself sleep after a shorter day. Reducing Jet Lag Jet lag when you arrive on holiday is inconvenient, but when you return, it can be a problem – especially if you have to adapt quickly to everyday life. While you can’t prevent jet lag, there are ways to help reduce Page 28
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its effects. • If possible, gradually move your routine closer to that of your new time zone several days before departure. • Ensure you’re wellrested and hydrated before and during your flight. Nap on the plane if night time will be a long time away when you arrive. If you want to stay awake, keep active (essential for reducing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis on long flights). Avoid alcohol, which may increase symptoms. Remember that caffeinated drinks (e.g. tea, coffee and cola) may keep you awake. Adjust to the new time zone immediately. Resist napping on arrival unless it’s night time. Use the calculator created by Dr Idzikowski of Edinburgh Sleep Centre, to tell you how to use daylight to reduce jet lag at www.ba.com/jetlag.
Joy Lag (Post-HoLiday BLues and exHaustion) It’s not uncommon to feel glum and exhausted when you get back from your holiday. Perhaps you overdid it, packing in too many activities and trips, overindulging and not getting enough sleep. Returning to your work, responsibilities,
holiday laundry, gloomy weather and an untidy house can be daunting, too – and there’s no holiday to look forward to anymore. Preventing Joy Lag Before your holiday, try to pack gradually. Less frantic packing will help to prevent you coming back to a mess. If you can afford it, book a treat to look forward to a few weeks post-holiday. Stock up on easy meals for your return and if you can, book a day or two off after your holiday to adjust. during your holiday, don’t cram every moment with trips or organised activities. Shortlist trips, check the weather forecast and any special events and then plan the best days to venture out. Reserve other days for relaxation or a short trip to a local attraction or restaurant. Try to make the journey home as fun and relaxing as possible. Perhaps you could break your journey at a restaurant, or even a hotel – doing the final run home on a full holiday breakfast. after your holiday, be kind to yourself. Cook easy meals or treat yourself by eating out or having a takeaway. Conversely, though, start on the washing as soon as you’re back. It will only take a minute or two and you’ll know you’ve made a start. Put suitcases out of sight until they’re empty. Here’s wishing you reduced jet lag, reduced joy lag and Happy Holidays!
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Hospice launches appeal to refurbish county’s only inpatient unit A local hospice has launched a special appeal to help refurbish its specialist inpatient unit – the only one in the county providing specialist around the clock care for people across Gloucestershire with a life limiting condition. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice based just outside Cheltenham has 16 beds giving expert hospice care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for people in the county living with cancer, lung disease, heart failure and neurological conditions. It is the only specialist unit providing palliative care for people from every corner of the county – from Gloucester to Cheltenham, from Stroud to Cirencester and from Tewkesbury to the Forest of Dean - and it is housed in a Grade II listed Cotswold manor house first purchased by Lady Ryder 40 years ago this year. To continue providing its specialist care in a home from home environment which meets the care standards of today the charity
has an urgent need to invest in refurbishing the unit, but it estimates this could cost £110,000. That’s why the hospice has launched ‘The Big 40’ appeal to raise the funds needed for the work, without diverting existing funds away from the specialist care its team of doctors, nurses, specialists and volunteers provide. Elise Hoadley is Hospice Director at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. She said, “It was 40 years ago this year that Lady Ryder and a team of fundraisers, local businesses and volunteers from every corner of the county started their mammoth task of rebuilding and refurbishing the old manor house with the vision of creating a special place to provide compassionate care to people in the county. “That vision remains and as custodians of the wonderful legacy left by all those who were here at the very start, we have a duty to make sure we maintain this wonderful building in a way that retains its character whilst creating a bright and welcoming home from home for our patients and families.” “Refurbishing the unit by replacing flooring, completely redecorating, adding new electric points and
new bedside TVs and installing new hand washing facilities will mean we can continue providing a warm and welcoming place for Gloucestershire residents to come and receive our specialist care.” Mike Tague, Head of Hospice Fundraising at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice added, "There are many ways people can support us in our Big 40 appeal, by making a donation or arranging a fundraising event to help raise funds towards our refurbishment plans - from coffee mornings to bake sales to sponsored events. £50 could install new electrical sockets with shaver points in a patient's bedroom, £200 could pay for a new bedside TV or £300 could completely redecorate one of our patient rooms making a difference to the welcoming environment we offer to those we care for." For more information on the appeal and to donate visit www.sueryder. org/leckhamptonbig40, email leckhampton.fundraising@sueryder. org or call 01242 246285. Any funds raised over and above the estimated cost of refurbishment will be used to fund existing projects or running costs at the hospice.
Logos 1. The logo of the film studio Dreamworks features a boy sitting on a crescent moon doing what activity? 2. Best known for its sportswear, which Italian clothing company has a logo that features the silhouettes of a man and woman sitting back to back against each other? 3. Featuring on its logo, in what year was the company Guinness founded? 4. A new lion logo for what was unveiled in February 2016, with many people saying that it resembled Mufasa from The Lion King? 5. What type of animal is used as the logo of Bacardi? 6. The logo for the beer brand McEwan’s was based on which famous painting by Frans Hals? 7. How many dots in total feature on the domino that is used for the logo of Domino’s Pizza? 8. In 2011, Iran threatened to boycott the 2012 London Olympics, saying the logo was racist as it spelt out a biblical name used to refer to the city of Jerusalem. What is this name? 9. Which famous company has a logo featuring a twin-tailed siren, and caused controversy in 2006 when briefly reintroducing the original version of the logo where the siren’s breasts were visible? 10. Which famous person from history was depicted sitting under an apple tree on the very first logo of the company Apple? Page 30
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Home & Interiors Eco Chic at Home
Being an eco-warrior doesn’t have to be a battle. With a little thought and effort, you can decorate your home beautifully without harming the planet. Can ‘going green’ ever be stylish? Of course! While you might start with some basics, such as switching to LED light bulbs, insulating your loft or lagging your boiler, the end of your journey could be a chic, sophisticated home that’s filled with furnishings that are natural, sustainable and durable – in other words, minimising harm to the planet. From floors to ceilings, fabrics to accessories, small changes in your choices can create big eco-transformations. First, think about your priorities in terms of ways to help the environment. Should you aim to be low carbon, non-toxic or energy efficient? Renewable, fair trade, locally sourced, organic or simply ‘natural’? The answer is not always obvious but some simple research will help you weigh up your options. Page 32
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Look for labels, such as FSC to show timber has been responsibly sourced, or Goodweave that tells you a rug has not been woven by a child. Ask where things come from, what they contain, how they have been made. Buy from a specialist retailer with green credentials, look out for reclaimed, recycled or upcycled products, or buy antique or vintage pieces – they are often well made, good-looking and are certainly long-lasting; many would argue that they are the greenest of all, being the ultimate in recycling. Try to think less about what you think you need, and ask instead what you really don’t need. The three rules of green living are: reduce what you use; reuse what you can; and recycle as much as possible. So, rather than getting rid of things carelessly, consider how you could adapt them and give them another life. Perhaps you could re-cover an old sofa instead of buying a new one, clad the top of an old table with a thin sheet of marble, or repaint a kitchen chair, for example. When you do buy new, you may want to support local artisans or businesses (reducing your
carbon footprint in terms of import miles, too), or fair trade, co-operative or social initiatives overseas, which ensure fair pay and conditions for their workers. It is worth investigating eco choices for virtually everything around the house – from natural floorings such as sisal, cork, Marmoleum or wool carpets, to alternatives to cotton (which uses huge amounts of fresh water and pesticides) such as linen, hemp and alpaca. How much environmental harm does a product cause during production, and what toxins does it contain? Chemicals in paint, fabrics, synthetic carpets, plywood furniture and other man-made materials may ‘off gas’ for years, doing no one much good – another excellent reason to check the labelling. Lastly, bear in mind the beauty of natural materials, from oak and slate to bamboo and linen, in terms of both colour and texture. Subtle shades of browns, greys and off-whites, and tactile appeal that ranges from super-soft to satisfyingly knobbly – everything works together without your having to try too hard, and they will age gracefully, too, adding gentle good looks to your home for a long time to come.
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Great British Bake Off stars cook up a treat at Redrow’s Wendlescliffe development Louise said: “I feel it is important Stars of last year’s Great British Bake Off Val and Louise were back in the kitchen at the end of July in an exciting afternoon of cookery at Redrow’s Wendlescliffe development in Bishop’s Cleeve.
The master baker made ‘quick and easy’ scones, decadent brownies, sweet summer fruit pastry with crème patisserie and ‘Friday Outrageous Pudding’ which notably caught viewers’ attention on the BBC show.
Val Stones and Louise Williams, whose expert skills in the kitchen were put to the test in the prestigious bake off tent in 2016, led a cooking demonstration from 12pm until 4pm for members of the public to watch and enjoy.
Val, who lives near Yeovil, said: “It was a fantastic opportunity to show our guests these wonderful recipes in the up close and personal environment of the Wendlescliffe kitchen”.
The event took place in one of the Wendlescliffe show homes, and gave spectators the opportunity to learn the bakers’ most treasured culinary hints and tips within the intimate environment of the beautifully designed Redrow kitchen. Val, 67, who left the show in week five’s challenging pastry week, baked an array of sweet delights.
Louise demonstrated a selection of savoury recipes inspired by her recent trip to Andalucia. The 46-year-old from Cardiff enjoys mixing interesting flavours with traditional techniques. Her demonstration included a Warqa pastry, a savoury bake filled with prawns, onions, pimento, garlic and chill, and Morrocan bread stuffed with seasonal vegetables and spices.
to show that baking can be done in a normal, household kitchen. “People tend to shy away from bread, but I hope I instilled some confidence. Baking is my bliss, and I relish the opportunity to pass on some hints and tips I have picked up over the years!” The Wendlescliffe development, which is located at one end of Bishop’s Cleeve and surrounded by open countryside, will be a combination of three and fourbedroom family homes with the first properties due to be completed for occupation in the Autumn. Work began on infrastructure at the 71-plot development in February, with completion expected by the middle of 2019. House prices start from £299,995, for a three-bedroom semidetached home with a single garage and driveway. For more information about Bishops Cleeve or to book a site visit, please call 01242 854905 or visit www.redrow.co.uk/ developments/wendlescliffebishops-cleeve-242436.
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Cream Of Pea & Herb Soup Serves 4
Ready in 45 minutes, plus cooling
This light and creamy summery soup tastes delicious hot or cold. To serve cold, leave the soup to cool then chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche and serve with crusty bread, if liked. Melt the butter in a large deep pan. Add the leek and potato and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes until beginning to soften.
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potato is tender. Add nearly all the peas (reserve a few for garnish), mint, dill and sugar and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Cool the soup for 10 minutes then puree until almost smooth with a stick blender or in batches in a food processor. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and heat through gently. Stir in the cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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What's On in August Teddy Bear Tuesdays at GWSR Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Join in the fun and bring your own teddy bear. No need to book, just turn up. Ride the Teddy Bear railcar special and if it’s dry join the Teddy Bears picnic on the grass at Winchcombe Station. For more information and prices, please visit www.gwsr.com. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 1st August, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
An open night in a lively and friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is extended to singers, musicians and audiences to join our regular performers. For more information please call 01242 602236. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August, 10.30am 11.00am, Winchcombe Library Nursery rhymes, songs and wiggle & jiggle for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups! Children’s Wednesday Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th August , Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD The popular summer Children’s Wednesdays are back at Sudeley Castle to keep everyone happy during the school holidays! There will be plenty to see and do. Attractions include bouncy castles, a toddler’s activity centre, dragon tales, actionfilled history sessions interactive shows and more. For further details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk.
An RNLI event. All the usual attractions. Coffees, teas, cakes and simple lunches available. Charity/craft stalls and more. Art & Illustration Workshop Friday 4th August, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Monthly class with Winchcombe artist and illustrator Gemma Hastilow-Smith. Informal, friendly and suited for beginners. £12 per session. For more information or to book, please call Gemma on 01242 602 727 or 07813 062 003. Knit & Natter Friday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Winchcombe Library A fun friendly knitting group for people of all ages and abilities. Go along and knit and crochet your own projects or join a project for charity. Enjoy great company and a cuppa. Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Friday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August, 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. Classes take place in the privacy of Aly's home in Bishop's Cleeve and you can expect a generous dollop of fun mixed with the possibility of making a new friend or two. To find out more about the workshops or to book a place, please call 01242 692475 or 07438 495254 or get in touch via email: mintncoriander@yahoo. com. For further information and some fantastic recipes, please visit www. mintandcoriander.com and follow Mint & Coriander on Facebook. Churchdown MVC Concert Friday 4th August, 7.30pm, St Catharine's Church (Wotton Pitch), Gloucester, GL1 3PL The concert will contribute towards a wonderful ornamental tree trunk seat memorial that will be placed locally in one of Gloucester’s parks. You can look forward to a wide selection of music providing a thoroughly entertaining evening. Tickets just £8, available from Colin Acton on 01452 714360 or on the door prior to the performance.
between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Rhymetime Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August, 11.00pm - 11.30pm, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring for children 18 months +. Tewkesbury Dog Companion Show Saturday 5th August, 12.00 noon Tewkesbury Rugby Club, GL20 5PG With free onsite parking and a licensed bar, dog owners and their four-legged friends are guaranteed a fun-filled family afternoon. Choose from a range of over twenty classes from Pedigree to Novelty which includes all the popular ones including 'dog with the waggiest tail', 'dog most like its owner' and 'most appealing eyes'. For the youngest members of the family, there are two children's classes for best handler aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 16 years. There are rosettes on offer for each class from 1st to 5th place, plus rosettes for Best in Show, Best Puppy, Best Veteran and Best Novelty. On site, there will be a small selection of stalls and a dog demonstration is also planned. The show opens at 12.00 noon for registration with judging starting at 1.00pm prompt. The event is being sponsored by Folly Gardens Vets and the prize for the dog entered into the most classes is being sponsored by Bookworm Bookshop. Charities to benefit are Vale Wildlife Hospital and the James Hopkins Trust. Entry forms will be available on the day or can be picked up in advance from a number of town centre outlets including Bookworm Bookshop and Folly Gardens Vets. Otherwise, an entry form can be downloaded from the organisers' Facebook page (Tewkesbury Companion Dog Show).
Churchdown Book Fair Paws in the Park First Sunday of every month, Sunday 6th August, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown 11.00am - 5.00pm, Pittville Bredon Coffee Morning Community Centre, Parton Road, Pump Room Lawn, Cheltenham Thursday 3rd August, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH 10.00am - 2.00pm, Gloucestershire’s longest running Bredon Village Hall independent book fair attracting events cont'd... Please mention Winchcombe Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 37
...events cont'd The dog show will start at 12.00pm with 10 classes including dog most like its owner, best rescue dog and child’s best friend. Returning this year will also be the Scurry, terrier racing and Cotswold Canine Athletics. Many new charities, businesses and other organisations will be attending for the first time, including Alder Holly, a first aid company for dogs, and Rocky's Rescue. As well as all the doggy fun, there will be refreshments and bouncy castles making this a day suitable for all the family to enjoy. Cleeve Common Activities The Cleeve Common Board of Conservators have devised a new programme of events for 2017. To obtain tickets or for further information about events go to the Parish Office, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, or call: Office - 07471 6878 77, Ranger - 07756 828458. Please note for some events booking is essential. Friday 11th & 25th August: Summer Holiday Family Fun.Adventure on the Common for children and accompanying adults. GWSR - The Cheltenham Fryer Fish & Chip Special Saturday 12th August & Saturday 2nd September, Train departs at 7.00pm (returning at about 9.30pm), Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT A leisurely Saturday evening ride through the Cotswold countryside with a large fish and chip meal delivered to your reserved seats by our train stewards. For more information and to book, please visit www.gwsr.com. Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 13th August, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishop's Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. For more information, please contact Libby Cleal on 07776 301767. Page 38
Linc Superhero Fun Run Sunday 13th August, 10.00am start, Pittville Park, Cheltenham Run an obstacle course around the lake dressed as a superhero. This race is open to runners of all ages and for the first time ever, superpooches are welcome! There will be prizes for the best dressed in every category. Adults £10, children £5, dogs £3. Registration and sponsorship forms available on www.lincfund.org, or call 0300 4224422 or sign up at 9.00am on the day. Your entry money supports LINC enabling us to help local cancer patients. The Mid Counties Co-operative Fun Day Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th August, 11.00am 7.00pm, Newlands Park, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 3PE A jam-packed family fun day in support of local charities. There will be something for everyone, including a fun fair, donkey rides, birds of prey, live music, food and drink and more. £2.00 entry fee, under 12s free. Oxford Sculptors Group Exhibition Kiftsgate Court Gardens Saturday 19th August - Wednesday 6th September, Kiftsgate Court, Mickleton, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LN Approximately 100 pieces by established sculptors are displayed in one of the most beautiful private gardens in England. There are human, animal and plant forms in a variety of sizes, styles and prices. Famous for the largest rose in England, the gardens are set spectacularly on the edge of the Cotswold Escarpment and make the perfect setting. Open 2pm to 6pm as follows (August: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat and Sun; September: Mon Wed and Sun only). Garden admission applies. For more information, please visit www.kiftsgate.co.uk and www.oxfordsculptors.org. Summer Steam and Real Ale Weekend Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT For more information and prices, please visit www.gwsr.com. Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th August, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch
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Motorcycle Stunt Trials Display & much more. Tickets: £4 per adult & £2 per child. Family tickets (2 adults and up to 3 children) cost £10. For more information, visit winchcombeshow.org.uk. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 30th August, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed. A friendly, social afternoon with some experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00 on the door, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. Don accompanies dancers with music from the 1920’s through to the 1960’s. The pieces are adapted for all types of ballroom favourites, from foxtrots and quick-steps to waltzes and jives. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com.
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Alderton Acorns Pre-School Monday to Wednesday, 9.00am - 3.00pm, Forest School: Thursdays, 9.00am 11.00pm, Toddler Group: Fridays, 10.00am - 12 noon, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT We pride ourselves on our friendly welcome to mother, toddler and baby groups helping children to be happy in a safe enviornment. For more information contact Pre-School Leader Sarah Westgate on 07843 161159, email aldertonacornspreschool@ hotmail.co.uk or visit www.aldertonacorns.org.uk. Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Wednesday Fellowship Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome.
bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo.co.uk or come along to one of our monthly meetings. For more information visit: www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesdays, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road,Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520. Brownies (7-10 years) Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities. We are a registered charity and operate under The Guide Association. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org. uk/local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2.00pm, St. Michael’s Hall Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information call 01242 673001. Tuesday 8th August: Members Only Garden Party.
Wichcombe Methodist Church Hall (at the rear of the building) The Mercia Probus Club for men provides an opportunity for retired or semi-retired people to meet and socialise. Following a friendly chat with other members over coffee, we enjoy good quality speakers who present on a variety of interesting subjects. For more information please contact John Pearce on 01242 602834 or John Rowe on 01242 604305. Methodist Church High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ The Methodist Church is not only a central hub of the town for Methodist Worship on Sundays at 10.30am and meeting point on Thursdays between 10am and Noon, our premises are also available to hire for clubs and anyone representing art, craft, activity or most other non-political groups on various days and times each week (providing you do not clash with regular groups using our premises at this present time).Please ring John Rowe on 01242 604305 for further details and to book your time. Royal British Legion Winchcombe Branch Meet Mondays, 7.30pm, The Winchcombe Conservative W. M. Club, Abbey Terrace, GL54 5LW The Royal British Legion is the UK‘s leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through the network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities. Membership is open to everyone. For dates and more information visit: branches.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/winchcombe or contact John Welch on 01242 602 233 or 07798 538 864. Toddington WI We meet on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm in Toddington Village Hall. We are an active and friendly group with lots going on. Visitors and new members are always welcome, come along, meet us and see for yourself. For more information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jane on 01242 620919 or Felicity on 01242 621041.
Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Tuesdays - fortnightly, Bishop's Cleeve Players 9.45am,Bishop’s Cleeve Meet every second Tuesday Tithe Barn of the month, 7.30 - 9.30pm 8th August: Cheltenham’s Hidden School Room, The Tithe Barn Winchcombe Area U3A Gems; speaker: Geoffrey North. We are a friendly local amateur Monthly Meeting 22nd August: Location Quiz; dramatic group who welcome anyone Second Tuesday of every month, speaker: Angela Panrucker. with an interest in the theatre. There Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Mercia Probus Club of Winchcombe, are a variety of roles within our Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH Wednesday Group group not just for those wishing Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays, to act. No previous experience 10.00am - 12.00 Noon, events cont'd... neccessary. Get in touch via email: Please mention Winchcombe Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 39
...events cont'd Why not look ahead to widen your interests and explore a new hobby or activity. Come along to find out more about the new groups on offer. Email: winchcombe.u3a@icloud. com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WinchcombeAreaU3A/ Winchcombe Duplicate Bridge Club Meet every Friday from 1.45pm5.30pm, Toddington Village Hall The table money cost is £3 per person (includes tea and biscuits). Anyone who wishes to join please contact our Chairman Ted Phillips on 01242 620451 or Michael Cornelius on 01242 603894. Winchcombe Film Society Fridays Subscriptions cost £20 per season and entitle the subscriber to attend 10 film screenings free of charge and include complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information please email: winchcombefilmsociety@gmail.com Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Meets every other Tuesday morning in Winchcombe Methodist Hall. We meet for coffee at 10.00am followed by an informative talk on a wide variety of topics. We also arrange walks, outings and lunches. For further information please contact Marianna Simpson on 01242 602 352. Winchcombe Library Club 1st Monday of every month,11.30am - 12.30pm, Winchcombe Library An informal friendly group for those who have difficulty getting to the library. Choose books and have a cup of tea and biscuits. Transport can be arranged. Please see a member of the library to join the club. New members always welcome. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 1st August: Take Five and a few more; speaker: Tony Philpott. 15th August: Butlin Red Coats; speaker: Paul Maguire. 22nd August: My Life in Russia; speaker: Marsha Lees. 29th August: No meeting. Page 40
1st Winchcombe Scout Group The Group is home to a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop with a growing membership of some 60 young people and adult helpers. For more information contact Jim Maher on 01386 881474.
GL54 5QN Gentle exercise class for older people. £4.50 per session. To book, please call Kathy on 01451 824 058 or 07746 672 726. For further information visit www.besocialwinchcombe.com.
Fitness
Walking Rugby for Mature Movers Every Friday, 10.00am - 11.30am, 10.00am - 11.30am, Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE If you love team sports but aren’t up to sprinting down a wing or shooting a corner, these fun and friendly classes are ideal. £3.00 per session. Call Nicole on 01452 872273 for full details. www.besocialwinchcombe.com.
Dance for Parkinson’s Every Monday, 2.00pm 3.30pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane Weekly sessions for anyone with Parkinson’s disease and their families/ carer. £4.50 per session. No dance knowledge needed; go at your own pace. Live music and refreshments included. Contact Sarah Hartley on 01242 603207.
Gardening
Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9.00pm, Winchcombe Abbey Primary School Happenstance Border Morris dancing and musicians welcomes both men and women of all ages. In the summer months we like to dance out. For more information please contact Cressida Pryor on 01242 604120/ 07791004649.
Winchcombe Gardening Club Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Winchcombe Visitors and new members always welcome. For further information contact Diggory Davies on 01242 609590 or visit www.gfgs.org.uk/ members/winchcombe
Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham
Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don't have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning. For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk
Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare.lait@cancer-physio.com. Move it or lose it Every Tuesday, 11.30am 12.30pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe,
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Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing? Then come along to our rehearsal nights; no previous experience required. Cleeve Chorale commence their Autumn term rehearsals on Tuesday 5th September. New members always welcome. For more information call 01242 672881. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45pm - 10.00pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and join in this brand new chorus. For more
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information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus. Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.45pm 9.30pm, Alternating between Gotherington Village Hall and Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham We are a ladies choir formed 50 years ago in Gotherington. If you are interested in joining us come along to one of our rehearsals and see how you like us! We are a very friendly group performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm welcome! Previous experience is not necessary. For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk. We can also be found on Facebook. The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm Guide Hall, Winchcombe We are a ladies choir who meet once a week singing a variety of music including classical and songs from the shows. New members welcome. No audition necessary. A warm welcome awaits you. For more information call Jean on 01242 603204 or John on 01242 672849.
Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@naturalvoice. net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@ naturalvoice.net. Winchcombe Concert Brass Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5QH A group consisting of brass and wood wind players. New players of all abilities always welcome. For more information, please contact Roger Cook on 01242 603208.
Walking Free Guided Walks around Winchcombe Walks will take place at 11.00am and 2.30pm every Sunday until the end of October. Starting at the TIC, the walks are for anyone, visitor or resident, who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy, designed to be accessible to all. They will take 1–1¼
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hours, are less than a mile and all on pavements around the Town Centre. Winchcombe Walkers Last Thursday of each month A relaxed group of people who meet on a casual basis for a walk of 5-8 miles. Our leaders are volunteers and we aim to cover the whole 12 months at our annual get together, usually towards the end of the year. For more information contact Paul Clark via email: clarksph@yahoo.co.uk
LOCAL MARKETS Country Market Every Thursday morning, 9.00am - 10.30am, Guide Hall, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Second Saturday of every month, 9.00am - 12.00 pm, under the Town Hall, outside the Tourist Information Office Contact: 01242 603124 or 01242 603673; Email: slucyhall@hotmail. com. For more information, please visit www.country-markets.co.uk.
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