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Dear Reader, As we wave goodbye to Spring 2017, we welcome British summertime and hope for plenty of sunshine for all the upcoming fun days out, summer fetes and picnics in the park. Remember that this month is also Father’s Day (Sunday 18th June)! The Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair is on Sunday 11th June and starts at 12.00pm. This year’s theme is “10 years on”, marking the 10th anniversary of the horrendous floods in the area and how Bishop's Cleeve coped. There will be the usual parades, stalls and mix of entertainment, including a 3-legged bucket race. Folly Gardens Veterinary Practice is also organising a Dog Show – entry forms are available from Folly Gardens Vets, Badham Pharmacy and George Lewis Footwear. Have a great time at the fair! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Overbury Bowling Club New Outdoor Season Begins Following the end of the winter indoor season during which the Club fielded 5 teams, Overbury Bowling Club (www.overburybowling.net) has started the new 2017 outdoor season with two excellent events, the Opening of the Green day and an Open Day to attract new members. Additionally, invitations have been received by 2 members to join the county squad to play in the Midland Counties League, creating much interest for the Club. This year looks set to be another good one for Overbury Bowling Club. Situated right on the border of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire on the Overbury Estate, Overbury Bowling Club enjoys a large membership from Winchcombe, Greet, Toddington, Alderton, Bishop’s Cleeve and surrounds. The magnificent views to the Cotswolds and the tranquil surroundings of Overbury village are both widely acknowledged and the envy of visiting clubs. The Opening of the Green day officially started the new year and was attended by 54 members, all
keen to enjoy the idyllic surroundings, excellent Spring weather and to renew friendships through playing bowls. During the winter, the 6 rink county standard green was given time to recover from the 2016 match play and tended by working parties to ensure a good bowling surface for the coming season. To attract people new to the sport, Overbury Bowling Club held an Open Day on 23rd April where prospective members were introduced to the aspects of bowling and tried their hand on the green. A total of 18 new people kept us busy and also enjoyed the Club's hospitality provided by the ladies’ section. Further coaching is planned to help those people new to bowls to progress quickly to enjoyment and fulfilment. During the season, every Monday evening is club night where members can practice, receive coaching, play friendly matches and/or just socialise at the club or in the licensed bar. Wednesday mornings are allocated for club members to play friendly matches and to get to know the other
members. Whenever the green is not allocated to maintenance, matches or club activities, it is available for members to use for practice or to receive organised coaching. 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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Cake and Bake Apricot Jam Swiss Roll Great for a teatime treat, this light sponge cake is best eaten on the day it’s made. For a chocolate version replace 25g of the flour with 25g sifted cocoa powder.
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Over the weekend of 22nd/23rd April, Radio Winchcombe was proud to bring you five hours of LIVE outside broadcasts from the annual local WWII event. Both on the Saturday and Sunday the team could be heard on 107.1FM, from smack bang in the heart of 1940s Winchcombe at Café 6 in North Street.
Those listening at home could easily picture the style and colour of the re-enactors' costumes, in their 1940s finery, and take in the emotion present when one guest was too choked to speak about the uniform he was wearing (the uniform had previously been worn by a relative who passed in Service). We all stood when King George VI Page 12
On Saturday another Radio Winchcombe presentation team took over, during the 4 o'clock news, to bring you 2 hours of live railway atmosphere from Platform 1 at Gotherington Station while the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway were holding their Wartime in the Cotswolds event. Again, we were able to bring a true flavour of the event to the armchair listener - the evocative chuff chuffing of fine steam engines, tales of exhibitors, live entertainment from a 1940s-style singer and the effort involved in putting out a trackside fire (caused by the embers of a passing steam engine setting light to fallen fir cones!). All shows were peppered with fabulous 1940s tunes – not only wartime music. On the Bank Holiday Monday, Radio Winchcombe featured at the Woodmancote Fete with a "Wild West Theme". This included a May Day Procession and various events, music, stalls and rides. We had a lot of fun and hope you enjoyed listening to it "the other end"! All these shows are available to 'listen again' via www.radiowinchcombe.co.uk We will be presenting LIVE from the Winchcombe Country Show late August; though if you have a suggestion where you'd like to hear us broadcast from before that – a fete, open garden or the like – please contact 01242 609 571 or e-mail admin1@ radiowinchcombe.co.uk (likewise if you can spare a few hours helping us in these events it would be really appreciated, thanks).
Outside broadcasts are also an ideal opportunity for local businesses to get involved so why not consider sponsoring a particular event in association with our local community radio station and play an active part in your community. Contact Chris Sweet personally should your organisation or village be planning an event in the future and we can discuss opportunities in promoting the event beforehand and be involved on the day. Remember there are many exciting events taking place throughout the year so do get involved.
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Many of you are already aware that Radio Winchcombe can be heard online at www. radiowincombe.co.uk by clicking on the 'Listen live' button. But did you know that we feature very strongly at BBC Radio Gloucestershire and the West? John Oldham, one of our seasoned presenters, has his own show on a Saturday, covering local happenings such as the Cheltenham Festival with various recorded and live interviews. He also has his own programme. This started with regular appearances of highlights on the Community Radio Show which is broadcast on BBC Gloucestershire, Bristol Somerset & Wiltshire. He now
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hosts The Main Event on BBC introducing “In The West�. This feature profiles new CD releases in the West. Finally, John has been working for the BBC Election unit, a national results service for radio, television & the web. REMINDER: If you happen to miss your favourite programme, you can visit the Radio Winchcombe main website and click on the "Listen again" button. Chris Sweet can be contacted via his e-mail address: chris@ demontforts.co.uk on any matter relating to advertising or marketing.
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Inspirational Stories Tales of wartime, refugees and hardships overcome.
Behold the Dreamers - Imbolo Mbue Jende and Neni are firm believers in the American dream and know they can achieve a better life for themselves and their son. Jende works long hours as a chauffeur for the wealthy Clark Edwards and his family, while Neni does care work and studies to be a pharmacist. Then Jende is told his application for a green card has been rejected. As cracks also start appearing in the Edwards family’s lives, it seems the American dream may not be all Jende and Neni hoped for. Alone on a Wide Wide Sea - Michael Morpurgo Six year old Arthur is shipped off to Australia in 1947. He’s put to work on a farm and treated as little more than an unpaid servant. All he has left of his life in England is his lucky key, and memories of the big sister who stayed behind. Years later, Arthur builds a boat for his daughter Allie, to take her back to England and find his sister. A powerful story of what it means to be a family, Alone on a Wide Wide Sea is 10 years old this year. Why not lose yourself in Arthur’s story this summer? Page 14
The Girl Who Beat ISIS Farida Khalaf and Andrea C. Hoffmann ISIS kidnapped Farida Khalaf from her Northern Iraqi village in 2014. Beaten, raped and sold as a slave, the teenage Farida refused to bow down to her captors or to convert to their religion. After numerous attempts, and nearly being beaten to death, Farida eventually escaped with five other girls. Having been granted asylum in Germany, this is her harrowing tale as told to Andrea C. Hoffmann. Goodnight Mister Tom Michelle Magorian This classic tale tells the story of a cantankerous old man who takes in an evacuee in World War II Britain. Tom Oakley is gruff, reclusive and still grieving for the wife and son he lost so many years ago. His ward William has his own demons to battle, including an abusive mother. Together they learn to put the past behind them and trust in each other. When Will is summoned back to London and fails to keep in touch, Tom knows something’s wrong and sets off for the City to bring Will home.
The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah Two sisters in France at the start of World War II. One wants to keep her head down, wait for her husband to come home and keep her daughter safe. The other plans to do everything in her power to fight the enemy. Each will end up making her own contribution, resisting the Nazis and saving lives. As much a tale of sisters as it is of war, this is a truly powerful read that will haunt you for days afterwards. The Girl with Seven Names - Hyeonseo Lee Hyeonseo Lee gives us a glimpse into life in secretive and oppressive North Korea. She was raised in a country where the slightest sign of resistance against the government is punishable by torture or death. At 17, Hyeonseo fled to China, leaving behind her family, and wasn’t able to see them again for 12 years. She is now an advocate for refugees and speaks out about the plight of the people who still live in fear in North Korea. Her TED talk has been viewed 4 million times, by people across the world.
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Outdoor Relaxation by Pippa Greenwood
When you get back from a hard day’s work, or when you simply find the time to escape into the garden after a stressful day, then it is essential that you are met by a soothing environment. So, concentrate on a truly relaxing feel that will help you to unwind as you enjoy soft shades and textures of foliage, delicate flower colours and fabulous perfumes. Plants have an amazing ability to calm and soothe even the most wound up, stressed out mood, but what should you grow if you really want to create that perfect place to relax? Start by considering a fairly gentle perfume, like that produced by many roses. One of my favourites is ‘Felicia’. For something slightly richer try ‘Tuscany Superb’. If you have an arch, arbour, pergola or even a spare bit of fence then train a honeysuckle over it. Its delicately coloured flowers and fabulous perfume will cheer you up and you can even enjoy it in the early evening. A sowing of night-scented stock will produce plants that are perfect for early evening relaxation, as this is when the flowers open and produce wafts of really sweet scent. Page 18
If you have space for a goodsized container plant, then grow your own Datura or Brugmansia. Commonly known as the angel’s trumpet, these plants produce large elegant trumpet-shaped flowers with a wonderful perfume. Think too of plants with a relaxing feel to them, such as the grass Chasmanthium latifolium which grows to a height of about 45 cm and carries its flattened seed heads above the leaves. They move about delicately in the breeze and are almost impossible not to stroke. Artemisia abrotanum has soft grey-green leaves that will make you want to touch it, which releases a lovely aroma. The perfume of lavender is often used in aromatherapy because of its calming, soothing properties, so grow this in a sunny spot with freedraining soil, perhaps to edge a border. It not only has lovely, slightly furry or felt-like foliage but also produces that heavenly smell. Grasses and bamboos work well too; the rustling sound of bamboo foliage as the stems sway gently is one of the most relaxing sounds I know, and for smaller spaces many of the grasses form wonderfully
rounded and quite irresistible clumps of foliage. When it comes to choosing flowers, if you want to relax then concentrate on cream, white and, of course, the pastel shades. Green is known to be a relaxing colour too, so include plenty of plants with good foliage, and, in shady areas, a miniature grotto-like patch planted up with ferns is wonderful. And finally, before you rush off to the garden centre to buy some of these truly magical ingredients, just a reminder that water in a garden always helps to relax you. Whether it’s a small pond or perhaps a bubble fountain, position it where you can hear that sound of moving water or enjoy watching the wildlife as it comes to feed and drink - and before you know it, you will find that you want to move the whole of your life into your garden. 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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A new Tax Director for Crowthers Sara Crowther became a Director of Crowthers Accountants Limited on 1st April 2017. Sara joins Jonathan Crowther, Nikki Walding, Ian Cooke and Sophie Howard as the fifth director making the future exciting for all the team at Crowthers. Crowthers Accountants is an established firm of Chartered
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
Different Types Of Holiday Insurance: Are You Fully Covered?
Buying holiday insurance can sometimes take a back seat when you’re planning to get away. It’s an important investment in your health and safety, however, offering protection and reassurance if something goes wrong when you’re a long way from home. The cost of holiday insurance depends on a number of factors including your age, the length of time you’ll be away, whether or not you’re travelling alone, and the types of activity on the agenda. A comprehensive ‘standard’ policy generally covers the following, although policies do vary: • Holiday cancellation or missed departure. • Theft. • Medical assistance. • Emergency repatriation. • Baggage loss or delay. • Other lost or damaged items. • Personal injury. So what other types of holiday insurance are available, and which might be suitable for you? Single trip/annual or multi trip If you only intend to take one break during a 12-month period, a single trip insurance policy would be the most cost-effective choice as long as it covers everything you need. Annual Page 22
or multi trip insurance is more suitable if you’re going away more than once a year, but there’s usually a maximum allowable duration which is generally 90 days. European/worldwide travel The expense of repatriating travellers from countries outside Europe, or obtaining medical treatment in the USA for example, is very high. Insurance companies have to take this into account when pricing their policies, so if you’re only travelling to Europe the cost should be lower than for worldwide travel. Take care to check whether a specified number of days are mentioned in the policy, as your insurance will be invalid if you exceed this number. Winter/extreme sports A ‘standard’ holiday insurance policy usually contains exclusion clauses relating to winter or extreme sports due to the additional risk of injury. Also, winter sports equipment is expensive, so you’ll need to pay more to cover it against loss or theft. Gap year/backpackers’ insurance Backpackers’ insurance provides cover for an extended length of time away, but there may be limitations specified in the policy, for example the number of times you can return to the UK. There could also be restrictions on returning home before the stated period ends, so it’s important to check the details. Unlike annual insurance where you can go away for several
trips during a 12-month period, gap year and backpackers’ insurance covers one extended holiday break. Family policies Family travel policies generally require all those included on the policy to live at the same address, and can be a cheaper option than insuring each family member individually. Some insurers offer higher rates of cover, or even free insurance for children under a certain age. Group travel Groups such as work colleagues, stag and hen parties, or school trips, where everyone travels to and from the same place, can use group travel insurance to save money. Some insurance companies offer one member of the group free insurance as an incentive. Pre-existing medical conditions If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you might be tempted to take a chance with your holiday insurance and not disclose it. This can prove to be a very expensive mistake, however, as the cost of repatriation is extremely high. Fortunately, some insurance companies offer policies for those already suffering from a health condition. Although it will be more costly than buying a standard policy, it’s impossible to put a price on peace of mind while you’re away. www.moneysupermarket.com/ travel-insurance/policy-types/ www.travelsupermarket.com/ en-gb/travel-insurance/medicalconditions/ www.askfinancially.co.uk/ travelinsurance/types-holiday. htm
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CLEEVE CLOUD LADIES OPEN 2017 Bradley from the Forest of Dean GC won with 39 points, narrowly beating Nicky Perrins and Jenny Poole from Dymock Grange GC, also with 39 Winners Gaynor Moll & Jackie Bradley from The Forest of points. 3rd, Dean GC with Cleeve Cloud Lady Captain Rita New (centre) 4th and 5th places were also decided on The 2017 Cleeve Cloud Golf Club countback as they all scored 38 points. Ladies Open was held on Sunday 30th April in challenging conditions. Nearest the pins, on holes 6 and There were strong winds all day, 15, were won by Gwen Knight from only dropping slightly late in the Stinchcombe Hill GC and Lynne afternoon. It did, however, stay Relph from South Herefordshire dry despite the forecast warning GC. The longest drive on hole otherwise. A large field of 84 ladies 12 was won by Jackie Fenn from 19 different clubs attended, from Rodway Hill GC. with 80 completing the course. Melanie’s Ladies Golf Sales were It was a pair better ball competition set up in the Clubhouse after the and the winning scores were very golf, which always gives us a good tight. Gaynor Moll and Jackie choice of lovely clothes for the
coming season and the kitchen kept us all going with lovely food both before and afterwards. The ladies section at Cleeve Cloud is small but active and very friendly. We all pull together to organise our open which gets better every year. As well as this we play in a league, have many club competitions and many of us play in County, County Veterans and County Past Captains competitions and matches. If you would like to consider joining us, we are always happy to welcome new members. There are some open evenings coming up on 13th June, 11th July and 8th August. More information can be found on www.cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk/ Ladies-Section or by emailing us at cleevecloudladies@gmail.com or by contacting Rita on 07811 531334 or Barbara on 07970658967 - Rita New, Lady Captain
Party Time 1. Appearing regularly alongside Noel Edmonds on the TV show Noel's House Party, what colour were Mr Blobby's spots? 2. With his 2016 hit single, Party Like A Russian, which famous British singer was accused of racism by Russian media, with one newspaper claiming he will never perform in Russia again? 3. Also used as a general term for a large celebration or party, what name is given to a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level? 4. What animal is the traditional mascot for the Republican Party of the USA? 5. Referring to himself as a "comedy terrorist", whose 21st birthday party did Aaron Barschak gate-crash in 2003 by dressing up as Osama bin Laden? 6. According to the theme tune of the 1980s animated TV series Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, which of the main characters "was a party dude"? 7. In a 1977 BBC TV production of the play Abigail's Party, who played Abigail? 8. Named after a word that means "forbidden or disapproved of", what party game was first published in 1989, with the aim being for a player to have their partners guess a word on their card without using the word itself or five additional words listed? 9. In 2012, Leanne Wood became the first female leader of which political party? 10. In the novel Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, which three characters does Alice have a "mad tea-party" with? Page 24
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Plan Your Car Hire This Summer Wherever you holiday, having your own transport can add an extra dimension to your exploring, rather than having to rely on excursions offered by your hotel or travel company. Even if your break is in the UK, hiring can ease the journey there too. A couple of years ago we caught the train to Cornwall; speeding by all the traffic jams was very satisfying and when we reached Penzance we hired a car and continued our journey. But if you haven’t hired a car in a while be aware that, since the abolition of the green paper part of the driving licence, in order to hire a vehicle you will now need to obtain a ‘check code’ from the DLVA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence). You give the hire company this
code to allow them to access your driving licence information. These codes can only be used once, are valid for 21 days and are only for use with licences issued within the UK. If hiring abroad, check that these codes are valid in that country or if your photo ID licence alone is sufficient. If not, you may need an international driving permit too. Finally, if you are overseas, in the words of Michael Caine in The Italian Job: “Remember they drive on the wrong side of the road” (well, the right side actually). Joking aside, I found that once on the highway things were easy; it was at junctions and roundabouts that things got tricky. Oh, and I lost count of times I tried to change gear with the door handle! Enjoy your holiday motoring and have a safe trip there. By Iain Betson
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Health
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Carers Week: Who Cares for The Carers?
Carers Week is an annual awareness event highlighting the challenges carers face. This year’s campaign runs from 12th to 18th June and focuses on Building Carer Friendly Communities: ‘places that understand a carer’s daily reality and do what they can to make life a little bit easier for them.’ Caring in the UK The facts: • Three out of five of us will become a carer at some point. • Around 6.5 million people in the UK provide unpaid care for a disabled, ill or older relative or friend. • At least 380,000 older carers in England provide 50+ hours of care a week without any help from their local authority; over 100,000 are in their eighties and beyond. • Many carers are unaware of the support and financial help they’re entitled to. “We know that caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but without the right support at the right time, caring can also have a huge impact on a carer’s emotional and physical health, work and finances,” says Heléna Herklots CBE, Chief Executive of charity Carers UK. Research shows that caring can isolate carers and potentially damage their physical and mental health and their relationships. It can also make it difficult to hold down a job, even Page 26
driving them into poverty. are YoU a hidden Carer? “Please don’t call me a carer - I don’t want that title. I am her son, not a carer!” “I pop in to my neighbour every day and do all her shopping and cleaning for her, but I am not her carer. They go in to get her up and washed.” These responses, gathered by a recent campaign to identify ‘hidden’ carers, highlight a common problem. Many carers don’t see themselves as carers if they don’t help someone dress, take medication, move about or go to the loo - or if they’re ‘just’ a husband, wife, parent, son, daughter, friend etc. Yet helping with shopping, laundry, cleaning, cooking, form-filling or money management is all part of caring, and caring is caring - whoever it’s for. BUilding Carer FriendlY CommUnities Carers say that support and awareness in their community make a positive difference. The Carers Week campaign wants us to raise awareness in schools and organisations; recommend carer-friendly organisations, services and businesses; and pledge to make our own organisations carer-friendly. If you’re an employer, this could include giving carer employees: • An extended lunch hour, giving them time to eat and check on the person they care for. • Flexibility to work more when they can, while allowing time off for appointments and adapting start/finish times etc. If you’re a GP, hairdresser, physiotherapist or any other professional person offering appointments, could you offer mobile services or make
appointments to fit around carers’ needs? soUrCes oF sUpport For Carers Help is available, but can be hard to find. the nhs Choice Care page www.nhs.uk/conditions/socialcare-and-support-guide/Pages/ what-is-social-care.aspx These eight charities support Carers Week. Services they offer include counselling, practical and financial help, respite care and advice. age UK www.ageuk.org. uk/home-and-care/advice-forcarers/are-you-a-carer; Tel: 0800 678 1174 Carers trust www.carers.org/ support@carers.org; Tel: 0300 772 9600 Carers UK www.carersuk. org/help-and-advice advice@ carersuk.org; Tel: 0808 808 7777 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm independent age www. independentage.org; email: advice@independentage.org; Tel: 0800 319 6789 Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm macmillan Cancer support www.macmillan.org.uk/ information-and-support/ audience/looking-after-someonewith-cancer.html; Tel: 0808 808 00 00 Mon-Fri 8am-9pm the mnd association www. mndassociation.org/forcarers; email: mndconnect@ mndassociation.org; Tel: 0808 802 6262 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & 7-10.30pm the ms society www.mssociety. org.uk/ms-support/for-carers; email: helpline@mssociety.org. uk; Tel: 0808 800 8000 Mon-Fri 9am–7pm Which? elderly Care www. which.co.uk/elderly-care/forcarers
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Zaza's Blog
It was great to see so many people involved in the festival and I look forward to being part of the fun again next year! Remember the swingsign from the late Harvest Home pub we had? Well, it recently found a new home so keep an eye out for it outside a café/restaurant in Bourton On The Water soon... Until next month, Zaza Zebra
Last month I had many visitors who were taking part in the Winchcombe Walking Festival. One group, which was on a walk themed around Cotswold Metal Arts and Crafts, called in for a tour of the yard and much needed cups of tea and biscuits.
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Parenting Top Tips to Help Your Child Sleep Image: Children’s pyjamas by Panda & Ping, www.pandaping.com
Late nights, early mornings and night-time wanderings can really have an effect on your child’s wellbeing (and your stress levels). If your child is struggling to sleep, these tips might help. Get into a routine According to Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council, a bedtime routine is vital. She told the NHS, “A bedtime ritual teaches the brain to become familiar with sleep times and wake times. It programmes the brain and internal body clock to get used to a set routine.” Ban screen time before bed The blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets and other digital devices has been found to disrupt sleep. A Norwegian study of 10,000 teenagers found that the more time the teenagers spent on electronic devices during the day, the less sleep they got. So keep phones, tablets and TVs out of your child’s room and ban them from being used for at least an hour before bedtime. Get plenty of exercise and fresh air Both exercise and time spent outdoors have been found to promote a better night’s sleep. So take the kids to the park, Page 30
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or play out in the garden in the afternoon.
when it gets cold, can help to cut down on the excuses.
Try calming music Quiet, soothing music can help your child to relax. If you play the same song every night, it can even become a sleep trigger. Good choices include Kesang Marstrand’s ‘In the Land of Dreams’, and ‘Hello Night’, which you can find on YouTube, or play direct on www.kesangmarstrand.com. You could also try recordings of white noise, which some children find relaxing.
Make peace We all find it hard to get to sleep if we’re worried or stressed. Your child is no different. If they’re upset because you’re cross, or if they’re worried about an argument from earlier in the day, they might struggle to drop off. So try to make peace and keep calm. And take time to discuss anything that might be bothering them, from exam nerves to fall-outs with friends.
Cut down on sugar Fruit juice, squash, sugary drinks and caffeine can all stop your child from getting to sleep. Try to make sure they stick to water or milk for a few hours before bedtime. And cut out any sugary snacks, or anything that might cause bloating or trapped wind. Even naturally sweet foods, such as honey, can have an effect on your child’s sleep pattern.
Find out what works, and stick to it All children are different, and the perfect solution for one might not work for another. Some parents swear by bathing their child before bed; others find a bath wakes their child up. A few drops of lavender essential oil on their pillow helps some children to drop off, while others just dislike the smell. Some children sleep better in complete darkness; others need a nightlight to feel secure enough to rest. As with all parenting, there is an element of trial and error involved, but when you find what works for your child, build it into your daily routine.
Plan ahead What excuses does your child use for getting out of bed in the night? What can you do to make it easier for them to stay in bed? Little things, like a bottle of water on the bedside table, or an extra blanket for
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a gap in the hedge; continue in the same direction across the next field, through a Parks gate and continue to meet a footbridge Farm in the hedgerow. Enter the next field and bear left, passing a telegraph pole on your right, to a metal gate by a road. Turn right onto the tarmac road and after approximately 200 metres turn left at a gate, signposted Gloucestershire Way and cross the field, towards houses, to a path. Spoonley Bear left onto the path, through a gate and Waterhatch Spoonley Villa Wood walk along an enclosed path alongside a house, to a road. Coles’s Hill
Turn right onto the road and follow it over the bridge and up Castle Street to arrive in the centre of Winchcombe. Turn left and Cowl Lane, which leads to the car park, is 40 metres ahead, on your right.
Peet St Kenelm’s Well WWaW hope you enjoy the walk, however the walk is undertaken at your sole risk and WWaW have no responsibility for loss, damage, injury or interpretation. Every possible care has been taken to ensure the information given was accurate at the time of creation.
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Home & Interiors The Art of Display
If you want to create displays of your treasured possessions that show them off, our top ten tips will help. 1 Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or everyday. Do you wish to admire it from afar or do you prefer it close to hand and perhaps picked up? You may find you can manage with a display on a mantelpiece, shelf or table top, or you can invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, choose pieces that complement the style and proportions of your home. 2 Good lighting makes all the difference. Carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are ideal, but an adjustable lamp may provide a more informal, cheaper fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where Page 34
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the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture.
considered and refined, and suit traditional rooms. Asymmetry, however, is ideal for making an impact in a contemporary space, and can seem more spontaneous and intuitive.
3 Group objects together and they can be much more than the sum of their parts. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together.
7 A great way to make an impact with a display is by showing off a single, fabulous, huge object - but ensure there is plenty of space around it in which it can ‘breathe’.
4 Displays of identical pairs of objects are probably the most simple, and often the most visually powerful, of all. There’s something extremely pleasing about this mirroring and doubling, but you must ensure your objects are placed evenly and symmetrically. 5 When choosing a group of different objects to display, look for ways in which they will work together, whether by colour, size, shape, texture or proportion. It is important to have something that creates coherence and some objects may simply not fit well into the group. 6 Every time you display more than one object, you need to opt for symmetry or asymmetry. Symmetrical displays tend to appear more classical,
8 Small objects can look lost in most rooms, so be particularly careful about how you display them. Try to ‘frame’ them within their surroundings – maybe in a cabinet or niche, on a side table, or on a plinth rather than a long, wide shelf. 9 If displaying large groups of paintings, prints or flat objects on a wall, start by laying your potential group on the floor. Choose the piece that you wish to be most prominent, then surround it with pieces that work well alongside it. 10 Finally, stand right back - does your display need tweaking? Don’t be afraid to change things around, and try not to make the finished result overly formal or perfect. This is your home, not a gallery, and the important thing is that you love what’s around you.
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Computer Corner
Dreaming with Tech
Following on from last month, I’d like to look at some of the technology available that doesn’t just entertain us but actually makes life easier. The wonderful thing about our time is that we’re seeing a lot of incredible inventions released that become capable of more than the inventors thought possible. That’s to say that the new broad platforms such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence are open to be explored in whatever way we want to, rather than prescribed to fit a particular purpose. Take for example, the Amazon Echo. You’ve probably seen them on television, the strangle little cylinders that sit on your desk and talk to you. Starting at £49.99, what you’re getting is a little speaker and microphone that links up through your home WiFi to Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service. In human terms, that means you can buy a little device that will listen for your voice and obey simple commands. For many people this means commanding up a playlist of your favourite music or reading out
the local traffic report. For some of us though, it means gaining a lost and very valuable level of independence. After buying my own Echo, I set up two of the cheapest Echo Dot devices (the smaller of those available, the only difference being the quality of the speaker) in a room used by a disabled relative. The joy of voice control means that he was able to have back some of the freedoms we might take for granted if we’re able-bodied. Yes, it’s fun for him to select some tunes but what really made him shine was being able to turn the bedroom lights on and off using only his voice. This is something that reassured him in the nights when he would often wake up when his carer was sleeping. Adding some simple apps to the system, we also arranged for the Echo to control the heating in his room as well as read his favourite audio books. He loved it so much that for his birthday we added a nifty little Bose Bluetooth speaker, so the AI voice inside the machine was as rich and friendly as his own. Encouraged by the success of the Echo, I started to bring more of my toys over for my relative to play with. One of the best responses came from a virtual reality headset. I’d picked up the Google DayDream set for £60 when I took
out my last phone contract. This, linked to my Google Pixel phone became a 360-degree world only limited by his imagination. Together, we made a list of all the places in the world he’d like to visit and one by one ticked them off. We put the very comfortable headpiece on for him and watched as he flew himself over the Swiss Alps, walked through the bustle of Times Square and marvelled at the Egyptian pyramids. Of course my relatively inexpensive set-up is nothing on the £500+ devices currently in production but if you are offered some glasses with your smartphone, it’s worth considering the borders they’ll break down for anyone you know who is less able to travel or explore on their own two feet. For full details of the Amazon Echo and Google DayDream just pop their names into a search online. You’ll find alternatives also produced by the likes of Facebook and HTC but for me, the £49 price point of the Echo Dot is a wonderful entry point to a vast and unlimited new world. - Alex Sass, Managing Director of PostMood.com and CEO of Hyperworld Control Ltd. Blog: www.FluffyGeek.com
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Bolognese Meatballs Serves 4
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These delicious homemade meatballs are flavoured with basil and oregano then cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Serve with spaghetti for a classic Italian supper, or for a change pile on top of boiled rice or steamed couscous.
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400g lean minced beef 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp virgin olive oil 500g carton passatta (sieved tomatoes) 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 1 tsp sugar 400g spaghetti Freshly grated Parmesan, to serve Fresh basil sprigs, to garnish
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Put the mince, basil and oregano into a food processor or blender with half the chopped onion and half the crushed garlic. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then process until almost smooth. Divide and shape the mince mixture into about 28 small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently until browned all over. Remove the meatballs from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the onion and garlic to the pan and fry for 5 minutes. Pour in the passatta and add the sundried tomato paste and sugar. Bring to the boil. Return the meatballs to the pan and stir in 150ml water. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding a little more water if necessary. Season to taste. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted water for 12 to 14 minutes or according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Serve the meatballs and sauce with the spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
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What's On in June Knit & Natter Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th June, 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.
casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Quilting Taster Session Saturday 3rd June, 10.00am 1.00pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe Future classes to be confirmed. Call Ann Hardle, to book on 07855968972 or 01242 602882. Cheltenham Cricket Festival Saturday 3rd - Friday 16th June, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Cheltenham College Sports Ground, Cheltenham, GL53 7AB
Wychwood Festival Friday 2nd June Sunday 4th June, Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH
The festival starts on the Friday with the Festival Village opening at 12 noon, live music on the stages will begin shortly after. The festival 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. For more information, please call 0844 576 2210 or visit www.wychwoodfestival.com. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 2nd June, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL
All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart
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. Rhymetime Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June, 11.00pm - 11.30pm, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring for children 18 months +. Cheltenham Science Festival Tuesday 6th June - Sunday 11th June, Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Cheltenham Science Festival celebrates its 15th birthday with a six-day extravaganza of science and the arts. Comedians Dara O’Briain and Jon Culshaw, musician Evelyn Glennie and writer Lionel Shriver are among an international cast
of big thinkers, top scientists and performers coming to Cheltenham for this festival. With a mission to ‘question everything’, the festival will explore headline themes of our future world. For more information, please call 0844 576 2210 or visit www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/science. Mindfulness & Well-being Course 8 week course, starts Tuesday 6th June, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe Call Shelagh Greygoose for more details on 01242 602849 or 07957 551696. A Hustings at the Methodist Church Tuesday 6th June, 7.30pm, Methodist Church, Bishop's Close, Bishop's Cleeve All are invited to come, meet and question the candidates for the 8th June General Election at a Hustings (= a meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters). Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 6th June, 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 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June, 10.30am 11.00am, Winchcombe Library Nursery rhymes, songs and wiggle & jiggle for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups! Classical Evening at Dumbleton Hall Hotel Thursday 8th June, from 7.00pm, recital starts at 7.30pm, Dumbleton Hall Hotel, Nr Evesham, WR11 7TS
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...events cont'd Dumbleton Hall Hotel, in association with Michael and Gino Bochmann, proudly present The Varzar String Quartet for an evening of music and a 2-course dinner with coffee. Price per person: £30 per person. For further information and to purchase tickets, please call the hotel on 01386 881240. Tewkesbury Space Program Offical Launch Event
Friday 9th June, 8.30am 5.30pm and Saturday 10th June, 8.30am - 12.30pm, The Tewkesbury Space Program, Northway Trading Estate, Northway Lane, Ashchurch, GL20 8JH No, they haven’t landed here from Outer Space, however, the Space Program is bringing their 15 years of storage experience to Tewkesbury and they are having a party to celebrate so come along, there will be hot dogs, goody bags, prizes and surprises waiting for you. We look forward to seeing you! Art & Illustration Workshop Friday 9th June 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. Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1SD This festival showcases the very best of local and national food Page 44
producers, giving you a chance to sample, enjoy and celebrate food lover’s tasty morsels, healthy food options, specialist wines, natural organic produce and a multitude of ale and drink specialties. For a free festival programme and more information, please visit www.garden-events.com. Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Friday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th June and Saturday 24th June, 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. Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th June, 1.00pm - 6.00pm, Ashton Under Hill, WR11 7SW 2017 will be the 40th year of the annual Open Gardens weekend, which continues to grow in popularity and attracts well over a thousand visitors over the two days. Entry is just £6.00 for adults and children under 16 are free. GWSR - Mid-Summer Murder Mystery evening Saturday 10th June, Train departs at 7.00pm (returning at about 9.30pm), Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Fish and Chips Special (The Cheltenham Fryer). 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 plus the excitement of solving the whodunit. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com.
3 Counties Cycle Ride Sunday 11th June, Start & finish at Tewkesbury Rugby Club
A Linc event. Pre-registration fee: Adult £15, Under 16 £10. A choice of two routes, 32km or 64km. We ask that you raise sponsorship for this event. Registration & sponsor forms are available from www.lincfund.org or the LINC Office: Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AN. Tel. 0300 422 4422 Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 11th June, 10.00am - 2.00pm, 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. Open Farm Sunday Sunday 11th June, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Court Farm, Stoke Road, GL52 7RS
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their farm, farm shop and butchery so that they can share the fascinating world of farming with you and show visitors how they farm on a daily basis. They are working with a whole host of local farmers, producers and suppliers to create a farming event for the whole family to enjoy! You can look forward to a range of activities and walks around the farm. Free entry and no need to book. There will be plenty of parking available in one of their fields. GWSR - Classic Vehicle Day Sunday 11th June, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Combine the scene of historic road transport with a backdrop of vintage trains. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel, but for those just planning to admire the cars there will be a small admission charge. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair Sunday 11th June, 12.00 noon, Bishop’s Cleeve
Folly’s Vets, Badham’s Chemist and George Lewis Footwear. Programmes, including raffle tickets, are available to purchase from many shops along Church Road and on the day. This year the money raised will be divided between SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association), the Tewkesbury/Cheltenham RNLI and Bishop’s Cleeve Christmas Lights. Cleeve Chorale Concert Sunday 11th June, Bishop's Cleeve Come to the Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair and enjoy a performance by Cleeve Chorale. It will be a fun, free event, held outside, and everyone is invited. Winchcombe Open Gardens Sunday 11th June 2017, 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Winchcombe
Come and find the hidden gardens of Winchcombe! There are 17 gardens to discover which range from fully designed to intimate hidden gems. All will give you inspiration and ideas to take home to your own castles! There will also be tea, cakes and plant sales on your route. Tickets are £5.00 per adult, under 12s free. Tickets and maps will be available to purchase at the Winchcombe Tourist Information office. You can also buy tickets on the day from any of the open gardens or from the Back-Lane car park by the library (SAT NAV ref GL54 5PZ). All proceeds from the day will go to the preservation of the Grade I listed St Peter’s Church in the heart of the town. Registered charity number: 1046434. For further information, please email winchcombegardens@gmail.com.
in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sunday 11th June: Martyn Joseph. Sunday 25th June: The Searchers. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please contact 03336 663 366. Cheltenham Wigs Tuesday 13th June, 10.00am - 11.00am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN A one-day advice session about managing hair loss for those with cancer or Alopecia. To book, please call Leigh on 01242 572 669 or 07414 702 762. For further information visit www. besocialwinchcombe.com. 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/ Linc Golf Day Wednesday 14th June, Cotswold Hills Golf Club, 2 Manor Barn, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QT Team of 4 £240 or £60 per person. Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival. Shotgun start. Dinner and prize giving. For more information call 0300 422 4422 or visit www.lincfund.org.
This year’s theme is “10 years on”, marking the 10th anniversary of the horrendous floods in the area and how we coped in Bishop’s Cleeve. We would like all local people to let us share their photos and personal memories in a public display at the Tithe Barn. All contributions can be handed in to Badham’s the Chemists or George Lewis Footwear. There The Ukulele Festival will be the usual parades, stalls of Great Britain and a mix of entertainment, Friday 16th - Sunday including a 3-legged bucket Cleeve Concerts 18th June, Various venues race. Folly Gardens Veterinary Performances start at 7.30pm Practice is organising a Dog Show and are held at the Tithe Barn events cont'd... – entry forms are available from Magazine when responding to advertisers Please mention Winchcombe Page 45
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The popular festival is back in town to unite Ukulele lovers from around the world. This year will be a celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Summer of Love so get the hippie outfits ready and join in the fun. Listen to concerts, get involved in open mic sessions, browse stalls and join in the Big Busk which takes place in Montpellier Gardens this year. For more information, please visit www.ukulelefestival.co.uk. Churchdown MVC Concert Friday 16th June, 7.00pm, St Catharine's Church, Wotton Pitch, Gloucester, GL1 3PL That night we entertain the wonderful Beaufort Choir from Ebbw Vale. Their musical arrangements are a breath of fresh air to male voice concerts and those attending are in for a treat! The concert is in aid of the Longfield Hospice which operates within the county offering support to many families. Eckington Open Gardens and Flower Festival Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June, 10.00am - 6.00pm, Eckington, WR10 3AN There will be approximately 30 gardens of varying size open over the weekend. You can look forward to stunning flower arrangements in the church, live music, classic and vintage cars, Maypole Dancing and more. Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas will be served daily in various gardens, plus Page 46
BBQ and puddings. Entrance is £6.00 which covers both days and school children are free. For more information call 01386 751698. Stanton Village Gardens Open Day Sun 18th June, 2.00pm 6.00pm, Stanton (near Broadway) Over 15 gardens open for one day only in this most picturesque Cotswold village. Teas, plant stall and free parking. Entry £6.00, children FOC. Contact juliabeldam60@gmail.com for more information. A Passion for Pearls Monday 19th June, 7.30pm, Toddington Village Hall Join Toddington WI’s Open Meeting for a ‘Passion for Pearls’, on 19th June. Frances Benton is an engaging and popular speaker, who opens our eyes to the wonderful world of pearls. She also brings with her a wide range of pearls and accessories to purchase afterwards. If interested in joining us, please contact Jane on 01242 620919 or Felicity on 01242 621041. 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. GWSR - Day out with Thomas Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June, Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends visit the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Please note that entry to the site will be by ticket only. There is no free entry. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com.
Model Steam Road Vehicle Society Rally Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June, Tewkesbury Rugby Football Club, The Moats, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG For more information visit www.msrvs.co.uk. Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th June, Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds, GL20 5PG The popular Food and Drink Festival returns to town and is going back to its roots by taking place in the Abbey Grounds. The weekend will provide lots of fun and is guaranteed to delight all food lovers. There will be more than 60 stalls offering a wealth of local produce including award-winning cheeses, locally reared meat, homemade cakes and pastries, local wine, beer and cider plus much more. Adults £2.50, under 14s free. For more information please call 01608 652668. We Salute You! Show Sunday 25th June, Doors open at 7.00pm, Watson Hall, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Enjoy an evening of uplifting vintage music with Cate Cody and her quartet, The Jazz Cats, with the Tewkesbury British Legion Club to commemorate Armed Forces
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Day. There will be classical songs from a bygone era including 'As time goes by', 'It had to be you', 'Fly me to the moon' and 'Every time we say goodbye'. The show includes a sing-along and flag waving finale (flags supplied) and there will be a licensed bar, vintage tea room, with homemade cake, and a dance floor. The venue is accessible and tickets at £10 each are available from M&Co, the Bookworm shop, the British Legion Club or online at www. wesaluteyou.co.uk. Tickets are also available on the door at £12 each. Profits in aid of the Poppy Appeal. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June, 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. Strawberry Tea in aid of Cancer Research UK Wednesday 28th June, 2.15 - 4.15pm, Stoke Orchard Community Centre Prior to tea, Ann Day, who is Assistant Hon. Curator of the Lace Guild Museum in Stourbridge and who has been making lace and teaching it for 40 years, will give
a talk on the topic of 'Looking at Lace'. She will also be happy to identify guests’ own lace. Tickets (£7.50) and further information are available from either 01242 572493 or 01242 244582. 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. Cleeve Chorale Summer Concert Sunday 2nd July, 5.00pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy School Hall Cleeve Chorale will be joined by the BCPA School choir.
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 PreSchool 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. 7th June: TBA. 21st June: Members own. 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.
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...events cont'd 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 Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org. uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/localsupport-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 13th June: 'Taxcare and Toyboys'; speaker: Susan Furness. Friday 23rd June: Hillers Plant Centre, cost £8. Usual pickups at 10.30am from St. Michael’s Hall car park. If you require a lift, please call 01242 672029. Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Tuesdays - fortnightly, 9.45am, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn 13th June: 'Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)'; speaker: Rob Dungey. 27th June: 'Unusual Accommodation in a Remarkable Place'; speakers: Steve & Helen Wilkes. Page 48
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. 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 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. 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. 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. 1st Winchcombe Scout Group The Group is home to a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout
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Troop with a growing membership of some 60 young people and adult helpers. For more information contact Jim Maher on 01386 881474. 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. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 6th June: 'Cheltenham in the Great War'; speaker: Neela Mann. 13th June: 'Hailes Abbey and the mystery of the Holy Blood'; speaker: David Aldred. 20th June: 'The great fire of Warwick; speaker: Dr Gillian White. 27th June: 'The Shipwrecked Orphan’s mystery'; speaker: Neville Jackson.
Fitness Dance for Parkinson’s Monday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June, 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 Tuesdays, commencing 13th June, 9.30am 10.30am,BeSocial@ GL54, Langley Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN 5 week course with Ann Blagden; £25 for the whole course or £6 per
session. Call Ann for more details on 07814 479500. Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9pm, 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. Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, 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 Friday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
June, 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.
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
Music 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 Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous
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...events cont'd 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
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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 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. Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane
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 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
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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
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