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Dear Reader, It’s that time of year again when the schools will be out soon for the summer! With that comes the question of what we can do to keep the children entertained. Fortunately, we have a great 'What’s On' section for you towards the back of the magazine for some ideas of days out and local events you can go to. Make sure to also keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages as we will be adding more events as they come in. July is a great month for music lovers with the Cheltenham Music Festival running from the 5th to the 16th July. The Festival, now in its 73rd year, presents a vast range of classical music – symphonic, choral, chamber, contemporary and early music – joined by jazz, folk, electronica, spoken word, film and various family events. A great big 'well done' to everyone who took part in the Race for Life last month in Gloucester or the Relay for Life in the Forest of Dean, you did everyone proud! I hope you have a great month ahead! For me, July equals watching Wimbledon and sunny days in the garden, so I’m looking forward to it! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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A Perfect 10 for Wagging Tails! 10 Years of happy dog holidays and £10,000 raised for Hearing Dogs Charity Local businesswoman Alexis Bennett, owner of Gloucestershire dog boarding company Wagging Tails, was recently welcomed to the headquarters of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at The Grange in Buckinghamshire to celebrate the Wagging Tails' 10th Birthday. Since Wagging Tails began supporting Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in January 2014 they have helped to raise over £10,000 for the charity. The celebrations saw Alexis present a cheque for £10,000 to Sir Stuart Hampson, President of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, before the cutting of the birthday cake and a toast celebrating 10 years of Wagging Tails and 35 years of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Speaking on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Nicholas Orpin, Community Fundraising Manager for the South East, stated: "Wagging Tails is such a great company and their customers get a unique and fantastic service. But they don't just stop there, they also help to change lives of deaf people by supporting Hearing Dogs, and that
tells you what great people they are too." Alexis launched the Gloucestershire branch of Wagging Tails in January 2016 and has successfully established her business as the premier dog holiday service provider in the locality. Alongside her work developing her business, Alexis is a keen and active supporter of Wagging Tails' Alexis Bennett of Wagging Tails presenting Sir Stuart Hampson, President of Hearing Dogs charity partner and is in the for Deaf People, with a cheque for £10,000. process of organising "Take the Plunge 2", a charity deaf and those with partial hearing day whereby volunteer "casualties" loss. I would like to thank all of are rescued from a lake by trained our generous owners who have Newfoundland dogs. This event will made donations to the charity when take place on Saturday 9th September making bookings with us and I am 2017 at the South Cerney Outdoor really looking forward to 'Take the Education Centre, Gloucestershire Plunge 2' and helping to raise more in partnership with Wagging Tails valuable funds for Hearing Dogs." Wiltshire branch and aims to surpass Take the Plunge 2 will take the £2,500 raised by the original place on Saturday 9th September "Take the Plunge" in 2015. 2017 at South Cerney Outdoor Speaking of the decision to Education Centre, Gloucestershire work with Hearing Dogs for in partnership with the registered Deaf People Alexis said: charity Newfound Friends and in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf "Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are People. Please contact Alexis such a great charity to work with. on gl@waggingtailsuk.co.uk or They are so committed to their work 01242 681 488 for further details and it is amazing to see the positive of how you could get involved. impact they have on helping the
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that Tandemonium will become their freedom on wheels! However, the group can't exist without the help of volunteers to ride on the front of the tandem. It's a rewarding experience and a great way to make new friends. We would ensure you had the necessary training to feel confident when riding with a visually impaired person. If you're a keen cyclist or just like getting out on a bike, please consider supporting Tandemonium.
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Eleven concerts, over ten days, featuring the best in classical, jazz and contemporary blues In its 47th year, held in the charming village of Guiting Power (GL54 5TX), the exciting programme features a number of internationally renowned artists to bring a wonderful variety to the heart of the Cotswolds - both indoor and outdoor concerts
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Vitaly Pisarenko - Piano Robert Plane and the Carducci Quartet - Clarinet quintet Xuefei Yang - Guitar Jolente de Maeyer and Nikolaas Kende - Violin & piano The Scott Brothers Duo - Two pianos The Scott Brothers Duo - Family animation special
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History of Almshouses in Winchcombe
Almshouses can be traced back to monastic times where the term described the provision of accommodation for those in need. Many of the Almshouses that survive today occupy listed buildings and some are over 400 years old. The oldest Almshouses in Winchcombe belonging to the
Trust were built in 1573 with the patronage of Lady Chandos of Sudeley Castle and they still bear her coat of arms today. Chandos Flats have been renovated this year to provide ten comfortable studio apartments for single people plus a two bedroomed flat.
also been updated recently to provide comfortable twobedroomed accommodation.
Dent’s Terrace was built by the Dent family also of Sudeley Castle. These houses were completed in 1865 and were designed by the eminent architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. Dent’s Terrace is a well-known landmark in Winchcombe and is often admired and photographed by visitors to the town.
For more information visit www.winchcombealms.org.
Chandos Flats and Dent’s Terrace both have their original allotment plots which are available for the use of residents.
There are ten of these cottages and they were originally built for the retired workers from the Sudeley estate but today anyone who meets the Trust’s criteria can apply to live there. They have
Registered Charity No 1168158
Chandos and Dent’s Almshouses provide accommodation for people of limited means and good character who live in the Winchcombe area. Applicants must be able to live independently and fit in with the existing Almshouse community. The trust does not provide care. Applicants for Dent’s Terrace are usually over 55 years.
If you would like further information and would like to apply, please fill in an enquiry form. For enquiry forms and further information visit www.winchcombealms.org or Winchcombe Town Council Office, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH. You can also ring or text the Trust on 07519 835483. Please mention Winchcombe Magazine when responding to advertisers
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Zaza's Blog It’s the hottest day of the year and I’m basking in the sunshine, overseeing our collection of outdoor furniture and gardenware. Now is the time to focus on your gardens and outdoor spaces and here at Winchcombe Reclamation, we stock everything from troughs and planters through to flagstones and building materials. You will find us open seven days a week so why not call in and have a stroll around? Following the success of our pottery workshop with Winchcombe Pottery, we have recently been busy lining up some more exciting workshops to take place here over the coming weeks. You can expect to see many local craftspeople showcasing their skills and sharing their knowledge. These are to include wicker weaving, soap making and sculpture to name but a few. You can find further details on our website www.winchcombereclamation.co.uk.
In other news, my creator, Dave Danson Hill, has just completed his latest commission. So, should you be visiting the Cotswold Farm Park over the Summer, keep an eye out for a larger than life- sized steel white bull! Until next month, Zaza Zebra
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Overbury Bowling Club continues Winning Form Overbury Bowling Club (www.overburybowling.net) has started the 2017 season with many excellent wins.
and Gillian Pearce, Barbara Baldwin, Sally Lewis and Daphne Hayward had scored 25-5. An excellent win for the ladies.
In the Mens WBA County Fours (Rinks) fielding a team of Stuart Yapp, Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams, Overbury Bowling Club progressed to the second round with a 27-20 home victory over Hewell. Neil Williams, the Overbury Captain, said "After a slow start, Overbury scored a 7 and then immediately followed it up with a 5 to have a comfortable lead at the half way point. Hewell had clearly not read the script though, and staged a comeback by gaining a 4 and a 3 on consecutive ends to ensure the game was close until the last few ends when Overbury closed out the victory."
After a rain-interrupted match, Sue Robinson, Sally Lewis, Gillian Pearce and Daphne Hayward played Bredon in the Ladies WBA County Rinks scoring a win of 19-6 when Bredon conceded after 19 ends.
Then in the Ladies WBA County Double Rink, Evesham conceded after 12 ends when Pam Jones, Yvonne Cole, Jean King, and Jan Newton had scored 21-2,
Not to be outdone, Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams played Broadway in the Mens WBA County Triples when Broadway conceded after 14 ends with the score at 20-3. If only every team would concede, it would be so much easier to win the championships! In the Ladies WBA County Triples, Sandy Mace, Daphne Hayward and Gillian Pearce braved damp and blustery conditions to score a good win at 19-11 against Manor Park. The match was much closer than the scoreline suggests and was enjoyed by all the players and supporters.
Overbury recently scored their 5th successive win in the Mens SWT Triples League, this time against Evesham A with a scoreline of 46 - 31. Stuart Yapp, Overbury's captain, said "This was an excellent win against Evesham A on their green as, for the previous 2 years, we had to accept second place. In the league table, we are now 9 points ahead of this time last year and must keep focused for the rest of the season to maintain our record and go for the league win." On total points won, this puts Overbury at 1st equal in the league table but 4 shots adrift on the tie-breaker. Against Tewkesbury, the seniors enjoyed glorious weather with the green playing very fast for so early in the season. Despite being behind at the halfway stage, Overbury pulled together and achieved a 93-80 win. Alas, against Churchdown and Cheltenham Spa, Overbury were not so lucky and finished in second place. However, the seniors returned to winning ways with a 93-64 score against Littleton. These matches are always played in good humour and camaraderie, regardless of the result, and enjoyed by all. After having trouble to field a full team at the beginning of the season and suffering associated penalties, Overbury has found their winning form in the Mens Concorde league with recent wins. Coming in at 91-89 against Hewell and 83-78 against Littleton, Mike Ames the team captain said “Another good performance and revenge for our defeat earlier in the season. We were 21 shots up after 15 ends but Littleton clawed them back and was in the lead. Then the desire not to lose kicked in and in the last 2 ends we won 83-78.� In the ladies Concorde league, the team recorded a notable win against Littleton and are now trying to repeat that success against other clubs. For anyone who has wondered if bowls might be the challenge they seek, come along and try it out with the help of one of our coaches to get you started on the right path. New members, both young and senior, are always welcome to join in this very social and sporting activity. The club has both equipment and qualified coaches to get the inexperienced up and running quickly and to iron out those annoying problems which can affect one's game. For more information, contact Overbury Bowling Club at info@overburybowling.net or one of the club officials listed on www.overburybowling.net
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Safe Journey by Pippa Greenwood
Now that the weather is really summery, everyone is rushing to their local garden centres, garden shows and nurseries to stock up on new plants for the garden. However, don’t forget to ensure that the plants you buy have a good chance of surviving, not only once they get home, but also during the journey there; it is worth taking a few very sensible precautions. Don’t take something home the day you buy it if it is too large to fit in your car. However slowly you drive, if the plant is sticking out of a sunroof or window the foliage is going to be scorched and damaged, and it is possible that a stem may be broken. Almost all garden centres now offer delivery and this is usually free of charge within a reasonable radius, so take advantage of this service. If the plant does fit in your car then remember to wrap the root ball in a black bin liner or a box, to prevent the back of your car becoming full of compost, grit etc. Always use the garden centre as the last port of call before travelling home, as in hot weather temperatures increase Page 16
quickly in a closed car, even with the windows or sunroof open. Under these conditions the plants can soon be boiled alive, literally! Plants in the boot should be safer for a slightly longer period of time, but you should travel straight home once you have made your purchases. If you are determined to take something home that protrudes slightly from your car, then it is essential that you wrap up anything which is sticking out really well to prevent leaf scorch and damage. Make sure that it is tied down extremely well so that it can’t blow off on the way home. Remember that anything protruding from your car could potentially cause a driving hazard to other road users, so be sensible. Even on a short journey home, plants which are exposed to exaggerated heat inside a car or the scorching effect of sunlight travelling through the car glazing can be seriously damaged, so cover them up with something to decrease the risk. It is worth taking a few old newspapers with you when you go to the garden centre, as these make perfect temporary
tents. Remember that most plants prefer fairly constant conditions, so try not to put them through too many changes in a short space of time. Ideally, take them from one area in the garden centre to somewhere similar in your garden, and keep any travelling during hot weather to a minimum. If they look at all damaged from their journey then give them a week or two to recuperate in dappled shade in a protected position in your garden. And don’t forget that when you plant anything new in your garden, if the weather is at all dry it is worth waiting until the evening or at least late afternoon before planting. Make sure that everything is kept well watered, as this will increase the chances of the plants establishing without too much distress. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of favourite gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls and copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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If you’ve got a fairly recent smartphone, chances are it’s already capable of improving your health. Be it an iPhone or Android, you’ll be able to measure your heartbeat, daily steps and set your own goals using a choice of free or inexpensive apps using the features already built-in to your handset. For example, you could install Charity Miles, an app that donates money to good causes in return for your physical activity. It works with any brisk movement, so you can do your part just by walking the dog if you’re not yet a marathon runner. The first time you see your heartbeat via your mobile is enlightening! Most phones use an optical sensor that detects tiny changes in light through the camera (if you want to find out more about how this works, search for photoplethysmogram on Wikipedia). However, you have to make sure to use the system correctly. If you don’t cover the lens fully, you might get a rather misleading set of data. If you want to go fully down the tech-health route, you might consider a smart watch or tracker device for a more reliable and comprehensive reading. The market leader in tracking our daily steps is a company called FitBit. Their current Page 20
bestselling device is the FitBit Charge 2 (£109) which looks like a minimalistic watch but actually combines heart-rate monitoring with an altimeter, an impressive app and 5-day battery life. Link it to your phone via Bluetooth and it guides you through the easy set-up process. However, if you think charging it every week might annoy you, try the Moov Now, an alternative to FitBit which will give you realtime voice guidance for running, swimming or your general workout routine. It’s cheaper at around £50 and the battery is designed to last for months before you need to replace it.
health. At my own company, we’ve been focusing on how technology can assist with our mood and general sense of wellbeing. There are loads of apps and YouTube videos out there to help you with meditation, yoga and even tackling your phobias but very few so far to help you monitor your emotions. In the last few months, my team have invented a way to measure happiness through your social media output. A solution which requires no wearable device or additional learning to use. You’re welcome to try it at PostMood.com In the age of robots, it seems that we’re not necessarily going to become lesser humans. We have every opportunity to use technology to reach our goals in a myriad of different ways. Be it a morning mindfulness session or being more aware of the way we cook and prepare our evening meal, the geeks are here to help us enjoy a healthy, happier future.
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Cake and Bake Peach Crostata
A crostata is an Italian lattice-topped pie which can be sweet or savoury. This one has a fruity fresh peach filling. Serve with crème fraîche or ice cream.
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Add the butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, add the egg and water, then stir with a knife until the mixture begins to stick together. Gather the dough with one hand, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds until smooth. Flatten into a round, wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, fan 180C, gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Roll out about two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a one pound coin and use to line a 23cm round pie dish. Toss the peaches in a bowl with the sugar and cornflour then pile into the pastry case. Roll out the rest of the pastry to a 20cm circle and use a lattice pastry roller to cut slashes in the pastry (see tip). Brush around the edge of the pastry case with a little water then drape the pastry circle over the filling, pulling it gently to create the lattice effect. Press the pastry edges together to seal and trim off any excess pastry. Glaze the pastry with milk, then place on the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Serve warm or cold, dusted with icing sugar.
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Have you ever been puzzled too?
Some time ago a photograph of this small round thatched building at Seven Springs appeared in the Gloucestershire Echo. There followed lively speculations about its function; none of which were correct. This made me think about an aspect of country life which is rapidly fading from memory - the country carrier. In this article, I will set the general scene and my next will focus on our local carriers. Few readers are likely to remember the country carrier, that essential link between the village and market town in an age when the railway brought goods to the towns and their shops but not to the surrounding villages lacking their own railway station. The typical carrier was a one man concern owning a horse and cart of various shapes and sizes who travelled to the nearest market town once, twice or three times a week, carrying
the village shoppers and running errands for those who could not go themselves. So how does this link to the building standing at Seven Springs, known locally as the parcel house? It was there for the country carrier from North Cerney to Cheltenham to leave the parcels and newspapers to be collected by the good folk of Seven Springs for whom he ran errands. Amazingly, I took a photograph of it before the road junction was rebuilt several years ago and, also amazingly, it was rebuilt and not demolished with the junction's remodelling, even though it is not an exact replica. The age of the country carrier lasted from the 1820s to the early 1950s. The main centre in our county was originally Gloucester, but when Cheltenham grew as a spa town with an increased number of shops, it too was a busy centre and became the destination of those carriers who served Bishop's Cleeve, Winchcombe and surrounding villages. At the height of the carriers' popularity in 1880, fifty different carriers operated one hundred and fourteen journeys each week into Cheltenham; each of them ending at one of ten of the town's
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inns and hotels. Almost all of them stood on the High Street, stretching from The Shakespeare (now The Shamrock) in the Lower High Street, which is now often referred to as the West End, to The Old Swan in the Strand. Fortunately, both of these still survive, but nearly all the others have disappeared over the years as the town centre has been constantly redeveloped. Not only did these inns provide a convenient drop-off and pick-up point for any passengers, but they provided the carrier with the facilities to park his cart, water and feed his horse and if he had few errands to distract him, enjoy the hospitality of the establishment whilst picking up juicy town gossip. On many occasions, the fact that his horse knew its way home saved the carrier's reputation, even if on the climb to the Cotswolds at Cleeve Hill or above Dowdeswell or up to Seven Springs, the luckless passengers were expected to get out and push! In fact, the carriers' carts were often so overloaded and underpowered that it was quicker to walk anyway. At the beginning of the last century, the wives of the farmers and market gardeners in Bishop's Cleeve more often than not used to walk carrying their eggs, butter, fruit and vegetables to sell in Cheltenham, rather than rely on the carrier's cart. Produce sold, they then walked back. Until the arrival of the Great Western Railway in our area in 1906, it was the country carrier on whom the inhabitants of Bishop's Cleeve, Winchcombe and surrounding villages depended for their link to Cheltenham. I will investigate this in detail in my next article. - David Aldred
A typical carrier's cart from Warwickshire
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Home & Interiors Update Your Bathroom for Summer can make a big difference. Think about adding artwork to the walls, too, for colour, pattern and a dramatic focal point.
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Radio Winchcombe Out and About
Wychwood Festival is an annual music festival held at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, UK. As well as music, the family-friendly three-day festival includes workshops, comedy, and the Children's Literature Festival. The festival began in 2005 and features mostly indie, folk and world music. It is known for its family-friendly feel, big range of music on offer, plus loads of other activities including 100 workshops for all ages, comedy, cinema and much more. The event has a much laid back vibe and it has been nominated Best Family Festival in the UK Festival Awards every year. This year the weekend festivities took place on the 2nd to the 4th June and Radio Winchcombe presenters were there in force to interview backstage the many artists featured on the extensive programme. The event has traditionally been sponsored by the famous Wychwood Brewery of Witney, Oxfordshire. Summer the Season for Festivals! The world famous Glastonbury Festival took place from the Page 32
21st to the 25th June and our intrepid duo Bev and Ros of Friday and Saturday “Drive-time” were there to soak up the atmosphere. Each year they have tried to connect “live” at the event but with over a quarter of a million excited fans trying to upload to social media, it has always proven difficult to connect to the internet! Ros and Bev
I am positive they had a great time and hopefully, you will be able to catch up via the listen again link at radiowinchcombe.co.uk. And looking to the future, and of course a little closer to home, Radio Winchcombe will be live at The Winchcombe Country Show on Bank Holiday Monday, August 27th. So come along and take the opportunity of being “on-air at 107.1fm!” Progress at the Station by Philip Arkell, Interim Station Manager Since February Phill Hawthorn has started a foodie show, Bill Bartlett his Happy Hour and Jo Durrant of BBC Radio Gloucestershire has started an arts programme. Ed Payne will be starting a show with teen/ youth appeal while Charles Dewhurst is hoping to join our presenting team shortly.
Jo Durrant John Oldham our presenter development expert also has two prospective presenters in the pipeline. This just proves that people wish to engage with the Station. On the technical side, we did have a little hiccup as our transmitter developed a fault which virtually put us off air in May. We were extremely grateful to Corinium Radio for the loan of a transmitter to keep us going while repairs to our transmitter were carried out. Funding and Advertising Revenue is Critical As a not for profit organisation, the two key areas that could threaten our future are fundraising including advertising and the recruitment of programme schedulers. However, this will have been discussed at the Annual General meeting on the 27th June last and the writer hopes to provide an update in a future issue of this magazine. On a more positive note, Philip has been in contact with Ofcom with a proposal to increase Radio Winchcombe’s broadcast area to cover a broader area outside of town. This would not only give us more listener opportunities but
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What's On in July Cheltenham Music Festival Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th July, Various venues across town, Cheltenham The Cheltenham Music Festival presents a vast range of music from classical to contemporary, paired with fantastic family events, making it the perfect event for any music lover. For more details and the full programme, please visit: www.cheltenhamfestivals. com/music. Churchdown MVC Concert Saturday 1st July, 7.30pm, St Oswald's Church, Coney Hill, Gloucester, GL4 4LX The Churchdown Choir is joined by the county’s very popular Stuart singers for a thoroughly entertaining evening in aid of the Willow Trust. The Trust offers canal boat trips for disability groups and individuals at no cost, which is a great source of pleasure and empowerment for the participants. Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an 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. Cleeve Chorale Summer Concert Sunday 2nd July, 5.00pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy School Hall Cleeve Chorale Choir will be joined by the children from BCPA School Choir to perform their Summer Concert. The theme is the traditional music of the United Kingdom and the USA. The setting will be very informal and appropriate summer refreshments will be served. Tickets at £10.00 (under 16s free) are available from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores or please ring 01242 674114.
July, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Cheltenham College Sports Ground, Cheltenham, GL53 7AB The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of the summer. For more information about this festival, please call 0117 910 8010.
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.
Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 4th July, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
Rhymetime Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th July, 11.00pm - 11.30pm, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring for children 18 months +.
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 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th July, 10.30am 11.00am, Winchcombe Library Nursery rhymes, songs and wiggle & jiggle for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups! Art & Illustration Workshop Friday 7th July, 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 7th, 14th, 21st & \28th July, 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.
Stanway Fete Saturday 8th July, 2.00pm 5.00pm, Stanway House, Stanway, Cheltenham, GL54 5PQ
A traditional summer fete in the water gardens of Stanway House. Attractions include a brass band, Morris men, teas, stalls, games and more. Entry is £1.80 per adult, children 16 and under are free. Free car parking is available. Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July This month thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over Europe will gather in Tewkesbury for Europe’s largest annual Medieval re-enactment. A fantastic and unique day out for all the family with free admission. For more information, visit www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org. GWSR - The Cheltenham Fryer Fish & Chip Special Saturday 8th & Friday 21st July, 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, please visit www.gwsr.com.
Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Friday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th July, Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Indian dishes from Sunday 9th July, 10.00am - 2.00pm, scratch with Aly who Cheltenham Cricket Festival will be sharing her family recipes Monday 3rd - Sunday 16th and cooking tips with you. Classes events cont'd... Please mention Winchcombe Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 39
...events cont'd Community Centre, Bishops 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. GWSR - Classic Bus Rally Sunday 9th July, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Another one day GWSR event, fully open to the public, which builds on the success of previous Bus Rallies. 21 historic buses are already booked in for this year, ranging in age from 1939 through to 1998. There will be a number of stalls attending, selling books, bus and railway memorabilia as well as models of buses and trains. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Cooking Demonstration Wednesday 12th July, Waitrose Cookery School Join Pamela Chen Moore in the Waitrose Demo Studio where she will show you how to impress your guests with an oriental menu. Pamela will demonstrate how to cook four dishes and let you taste her wonderful cooking. This event is kindly supported by Waitrose. Tickets are £20 per person. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please contact the LINC Office for further details. www.lincfund.org Bugatti Owners’ Club – Bugatti Festival Saturday 15th July, Prescott Hillclimb, Gotherington A relaxed day of competition supported by a gathering of some of the most delectable Bugatti cars in the UK. Many pre-war models will be attending including Brescias and of course the iconic Type 35 Grand Prix car. A must for all supporters! First car on the track at 8.30am with a scheduled finish of 5.30pm. For more information, visit www.prescott-hillclimb.com. The 47th Guiting Music Festival Friday 21st - Sunday 30th July, Guiting Power This year’s Festival in Guiting Power will be from the 21st to 30th July. The exciting programme includes eleven concerts featuring the best in classical, jazz and contemporary blues. Page 40
Internationally renowned artists will bring a wonderful variety of music to the heart of the Cotswolds. Good food and wine available at each concert. Tickets on sale at www.guitingfestival.org. Poetry Workshop Friday 21st July, 2.00pm - 5.00pm BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN £10 - £15. Call Jean on: 01242 602749 or 07890157718 for more information or to book. Concert at the Court Saturday 22nd July, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham Gloucester Brass Band are putting on a summer family performance to raise funds for the charity. There will be fun for all the family with ice creams and refreshments, bouncy castle and a teddy bear's picnic. You can also look forward to a special interval performance from Angie's Community Choir from Kingsway in Gloucester. Tickets are £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children aged five to sixteen. Under fives are free. A family tickets for two adults and three children costs just £15.00. All proceeds go to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Children’s Wednesday Wednesday 26th July, 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. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 26th July, 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 quicksteps 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. Dubtoberfest VW Show and Tribute Festival Friday 28th July - Sunday 30th July, 12.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse, Southam Lane entrance, Cheltenham, GL52 3NY Come along and enjoy the UK’s only Bavarian-themed VW festival. 3 nights camping, hilarious Oompah party, top tribute festival, huge bierkeller tent and fabulous family entertainment. For more information, please visit www. dubtoberfest.co.uk. GWSR - Heritage Diesel Gala Friday 28th - Sunday 30th July Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Join us for another 3-day summer festival of heritage diesel traction at the end of July, recreating that past era of locomotive-hauled trains. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Welland Steam and Country Rally Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, Woodside Farm, Welland, Nr Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, WR13 6NG The popular Welland Steam and Country Rally, now in its 53rd year, is back. Attractions include over 60 steam engines, 100s of vintage and classic vehicles, an old time fair, steam working demonstrations, a Sheep show, fair organs, Punch and Judy shows, country crafts, trade stands, a bar selling real ale, and much more. Daily Admission: Adults £12.00, Children and OAP £10.00 (children under 11 free), cash payments only. For enquiries and online tickets please visit www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk. Farmers Arms Appfest Saturday 29th July, from 11.30am - 1.00am, Lower Apperley, Glos, GL19 4DR A festival featuring the one and only Chesney Hawkes, plus some top tribute bands from around the world. There
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will be plenty of food and drink (pig roast, BBQ, outdoor bar and more), a bouncy castle for children, large marquee areas to combat British weather, large stages with top of the range sound and light systems and a complimentary coach and mini but transport system. Don’t miss out on this fabulous family-friendly festival which raises money for local charities including Winston’s Wish. For more information, please visit www. farmersarms-lowerapperley.co.uk or ring 01452 780307. Teddy Bear Tuesdays at GWSR Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 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. 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.
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.
welcome. 5th July: End of year party with entertainment. Bishop's Cleeve Players Meet every second Tuesday of the month, 7.30 - 9.30pm School Room, The Tithe Barn We are a friendly local amateur dramatic group who welcome anyone with an interest in the theatre. There are a variety of roles within our group not just for those wishing to act. No previous experience neccessary. Get in touch via email: 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; speaker: Rev. John Sharpe. Friday 21st July: Outing to Nature in Art at Twigworth, bus fare £6, entry fee £4.75. Usual pickup at 10.30am from St. Michael’s Hall carpark. If you require a lift contact 01242 672029. Mercia Probus Club of Winchcombe, Wednesday Group Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays, 10.00am - 12.00 Noon, 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.
Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Toddington WI Tuesdays, 2.00pm, St. Michael’s Hall We meet on the third Monday of Cleeve Carers and Friendship group every month at 7.30pm in Toddington reaches out to those in the community Village Hall. We are an active and who may not be carers but are home friendly group with lots going on. alone or would simply like to meet Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Visitors and new members are always with others for friendship. For more Wednesday Fellowship information call 01242 673001. Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall Tuesday 11th July: Cambridge to events cont'd... New members of both sexes always Please mention Winchcombe Magazine when responding to advertisers Page 41
...events cont'd 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. Winchcombe Area U3A Monthly Meeting Second Tuesday of every month, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH 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.
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. 11th July: The Everyman Theatre; speaker TBA. 18th July: AGM. 25th July: County Air Ambulance; speaker: Peter Wollen. 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.
Fitness 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. Egyptian Belly Dancing Tuesday 4th & 11th July, 9.30am - 10.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN 5 week course; £25 for the whole course or £6 per session. To book, call Ann on 07814 479500. Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9.00pm, Winchcombe Abbey Primary School
Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham 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, 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. 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.
Gardening 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
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Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Happenstance Border Morris dancing Blue Moon Harmony Choir was and musicians welcomes both men founded in 2002 with over forty and women of all ages. In the summer regular members. However, we would months we like to dance out. For Winchcombe Library Club welcome new singers in all parts. You more information please contact 1st Monday of every month,11.30am are guaranteed a warm welcome and Cressida Pryor on 01242 604120/ - 12.30pm, Winchcombe Library friendly support as we practice new 07791004649. An informal friendly group for those songs together. You don't have who have difficulty getting to the Heidi's Heroes to read music as CDs are supplied to library. Choose books and have a Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am help with learning. For more information cup of tea and biscuits. Transport can and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, call John on 01242 251531 or visit: be arranged. Please see a member www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk Page 42 To advertise call 07740 784 444 or 01242 500 028 or visit www.winchcombemagazine.co.uk
Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. 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 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.
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 hours, are less than a mile and all on pavements around the Town Centre.
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 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
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
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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