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Dear Reader, Welcome to the November issue of the Winchcombe Magazine. I hope that half term was enjoyable - I'm sure the children had a lovely time dressing up to go out and trick or treat. Let's hope that they all had treats and no tricks! You will find lots of interesting articles to read inside along with the many local events happening in and around the area. Once bonfire night is out of the way, Christmas is just around the corner, so why not take a trip to one of the many fayres and festivals that are on and start your Christmas shopping early. The Country Market is held each Thursday morning at the Guide Hall in Winchcombe and on the second Saturday of every month under the Town Hall outside the Tourist information office. It will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit and is a good place to start your Christmas shopping. On a final note, if you would like to add any upcoming events to the “What’s on” section in the magazine, please email us at office@ glosdirectories.co.uk or like our Facebook page and we will be happy to share the event for you to promote it to the local community. Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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The Tavern set to re-open 24th November
The Lucky Onion is thrilled to announce that their Cheltenham restaurant, The Tavern, will reopen on 24th November 2016. The Tavern started with a simple mission: to deliver delicious food at reasonable prices. This mission remains the same, and after being closed for a few months due to a small fire, The Lucky Onion’s first property; now part of a six-strong portfolio of restaurants, hotels, and pubs in and around Cheltenham, will re-open to much anticipation, bringing a menu comprised of firm favourites alongside some gobsmackingly delicious new plates, and extended opening hours of midday to midnight each day, staying open until 2am at the weekend. This year, The Tavern was awarded a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, an award that they have retained for nearly ten years, making it the only Bib Gourmand restaurant in Cheltenham. In addition to being known for its great food, it has built a steadfast reputation over the past eight years as a real local haunt, where Cheltenham’s cosmopolitan crowd gather to enjoy the very best food, music and cocktails. The new menu, curated by owner Sam Pearman and Head Chef James de Jong, will focus on comforting honest food, but with a modern edge, and will have a completely new array of dishes bursting with flavour as well as some of the muchloved classics that regulars adore. New dishes include their homemade artisan ‘Hog’ and ‘Chilli Cheese’ burgers made with local dry aged beef from Stokes Marsh Farm and served with deliciously dirty trimmings and alcohol laced, sinful shakes. Not only is it about hearty burgers, you can also tuck into an array of globallyinfluenced dishes such as ‘Sticky Chicken Wings’, ‘Chorizo Scotch Egg’ and ‘Squash
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OVERBURY BOWLING CLUB Overbury Bowling Club (www. overburybowling.co.uk) could almost be called Winchcombe and District Bowling Club as the majority of members are from Winchcombe, Greet, Toddington, Alderton and Bishops Cleeve but tradition dictates that the name is derived from the location of the clubhouse and green.
losing to the eventual champions, Overbury Bowling club members have had a very good year. Our club chairman, Dan Mason, said "This has been a great year for Overbury Bowling Club. In each case, these are the best results we’ve had for several years, but of course we shall be doing our best to win all three in 2017!”
Established in 1962 on the Overbury Estate, right on the Gloucestershire border, Overbury Bowling Club is located on the edge of Overbury village and benefits from a 6 rink county standard bowls green. The magnificent views of the Cotswolds from the club and the tranquil surroundings of Overbury village are widely acknowledged and are the envy of visiting bowls clubs.
With a new squad for the 2016 Triples league, this is a very good result which, after gaining much experience this year, could lead to an even better result in 2017. As our team captain, Stuart Yapp, said "Finishing second in the league was a fantastic effort from everyone. It's our best finish for several years and lays a great foundation for us to go one better next season."
The club has a membership of about 50 men and 30 ladies and competes in South Worcestershire leagues, with some of the club's bowlers also competing in the Worcestershire County Championships. Being on the county border, many non-league matches are played against Gloucestershire clubs which, whilst still being played to win, are always enjoyed in a friendly and sociable way. As the 2016 outdoor season draws to a close, Overbury Bowling Club celebrates another successful year. From hosting and winning the 2016 South Worcestershire Gala Triples Day, where 10 teams from 5 clubs were in competition, through to winning second place in the South Worcestershire Triples league, only 6 points adrift of the top spot, to a ladies triples team reaching the semi-final of the Worcestershire County Championships, winning through 3 previous rounds and only
Every year, club competitions are held to determine the ladies and mens champions, ladies and mens pairs, mixed pairs, handicap and veterans in addition to 'fun days' which form part of an active social program throughout the year. The club's 'finals day' was played on Sunday 28 August with the trophies being presented to the champions by the club president, Penelope Bossom of the Overbury Estate, at the 'closing of the green day' on 18 September. During the close season, Overbury Bowling Club has a number of teams competing in the indoor leagues at Littleton, keeping their eye in for the new outdoor season in Spring 2017. In the Open
Triples league last winter, one Overbury team finished in second place and are looking to go one better again in this coming winter league. Dan Mason, who captained the team in last year’s winter league, said “Many of our members enjoy playing indoors during the winter, and particularly in the very competitive leagues at Littleton. For an Overbury team to finish second last year was more than we had hoped for at the start of the season, but having learned from our experiences last year, we can do even better this time around and claim the league trophy.” New members are always welcome and all ages, both young and senior, can enjoy this very social sporting activity. The club has both equipment and qualified coaches to get the inexperienced up and running quickly and to help iron out those annoying problems which can affect one's game. For more information, contact Overbury Bowling Club at info@overburybowling.net. www.overburybowlingclub.co.uk
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Winter wonderland welcomes you in Winchcombe Winchcombe’s annual Christmas Festival returns on Tuesday 6th December when the picturesque ancient town’s independent shops, galleries and restaurants throw open their doors in a warm festive welcome to all. The late night Christmas shopping evening is becoming an increasingly popular Cotswold Christmas tradition, with the town beautifully lit up with sparkling Christmas trees giving a truly festive experience for all the family. The family friendly festive fun takes place between 5 and 8pm, offering an early Christmas treat for families, shoppers and foodies alike. With live music entertainment, festive food and gift stalls from a variety of Cotswold craft traders who descend on the town in a one off Cotswold Christmas market, it is one of the biggest events in the Winchcombe calendar.
Last year over 2,000 people attended the community celebrations to mark the Christmas season and support local businesses and traders. For the music lovers there will be festive music from choirs, singers and primary school performers as well children’s entertainment, Morris dancing and live radio broadcasts on Radio Winchcombe throughout the evening. For those looking to tick off some items on their Christmas shopping list there will be over 40 stalls on North Street and Abbey Terrace offering local food and produce, jewellery, local crafts, arts and decorations galore. For foodies the town’s popular pubs and cafes will be open serving up something festive and delicious including mulled wine and festive sweet and savoury treats. Father Christmas will be the guest of honour in his special Grotto in
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What Are We Paying For Exactly? Unfortunately I had to have some glass replaced on one of my cars this week. I won’t go into detail but suffice to say I have a crime number from the local constabulary and they rang me the next day to say they have an “interesting” lead. Here’s hoping. I got chatting to the glass technician about the cars he’s worked on and how well each was put together. Based on a completely unscientific survey of a man working on an average of 50 cars a week, I’ve a very rough countdown of the best and worst built cars. The top two were no surprise. It was those further down that raised an eyebrow. Bentley was number one in his experience, with Mercedes at two. It got interesting from then on as his
number three best-built car was Ford. They have really upped their game in the last few years and it shows, with well put together vehicles and quality materials. Snapping at their heels was Vauxhall, again for the same reason. Now for the lower ranked ones: Sorry, but unlike the four above, who I’m sure will gladly take the praise, I don’t want a letter from the lawyers, so they will remain nameless. But the big surprises were a super-car brand and two German marques that have done the opposite to Ford: pennypinching leading to a drop in quality. It goes to show that, just because a car has a good (or bad) name, built on past reputation, it doesn’t follow that this will continue. The product will sometimes improve whilst at other times quality can deteriorate, regardless of the price charged. So what are we paying for exactly? The badge on the bonnet, or the quality of the build?
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Arkaya Heat Pump – Case Study In April this year my wife and I decided to accept Arkaya’s offer to supply and install a Solar Assisted Heat Pump System to run our household hot water supply and supplement our central heating. We were attracted to this application due to our relatively high gas costs associated with four adults, two in their mid-nineties who require a constant room temperature. This combined with an earlier installation of Solar Panels where excess generation over normal demand will run the Heat Pump and thus significantly reduce running costs. I have the advantage of being a 40+ year veteran of the UK and overseas Power Sector as a Chartered Engineer and Senior Executive of the largest independent power producer in the world, listed on the London FTSE 100, where I am familiar with such type of equipment, its thermodynamic theory and mode of operation.
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Garden Fireworks by Pippa Greenwood
You may be planning a traditional display of fireworks on November 5th, but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks? At this time of year, there are still several stunning flowers that remind me of fireworks, such as the flamboyant red hot pokers or kniphofias, also known as torch lilies. Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ has a rich yellowy-orange colour while the smaller ‘Little Maid’ has ivory-yellow flower spikes and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ has blazing orangey-red flowers, while those of ‘Alcazar’ are bright red. Available in garden centres now, they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! Crocosmias help provide colour at this time of year, so take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpetshaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. The many varieties of crocosmia thrive in sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil. Pot-grown plants should be Page 22
available for planting now or in the spring, or you can buy the corms to plant towards the end of winter; these plants will look like the ultimate elegant arching firework. If fireworks like star clusters are more your scene, think about sedums or ice plants, many of which have star-shaped flowers. Some of the sedums, such as ‘Autumn Joy’, are still just about in flower, but plant pot-grown specimens now and from late summer you will have a tremendous show of blooms for several weeks, certain to attract bees and butterflies. The angels’ fishing rods, diorama, have arching stems in great numbers surrounded by broad, almost grass-like leaves, each measuring up to 5 ft (1.5m) in length. The rich pink funnel-shaped flowers dangle and sway in the wind and keep on bobbing straight back up again, even on a windy site. Consider growing some lupins for summer, either a yellow variety or ‘My Castle’, which has rich red flowers - just like a rocket racing skywards, but far less noisy. If you want a tree but space is limited, the Kilmarnock willow, Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, is a good option, reaching a height of about 6 ft (1.8 m) after 10 or
15 years. It has long weeping branches and bright yellow fuzzy catkins in spring, far better than any real Roman candle I know! Look around nearby gardens to see what a fantastic display autumn foliage can put on, then plant anything with good autumn colour to guarantee a glowing bonfire every autumn. Your garden centre should have a plentiful supply of shrubs and trees at this time of year. Finally, if you are having a bonfire, make it at the last minute to minimise the risk of hedgehogs or other wildlife hiding beneath the heap coming to an untimely end. The hedgehog is one of the gardener’s best friends, as it eats huge numbers of slugs and many other garden pests. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to book Pippa for a gardening talk, or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items, including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, pull-out EasyTunnels, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher cards, signed books and lots more besides.
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A circular walk from Winchcombe up to the source of the Isbourne. Distance: 6 miles /9kms Duration: 3 hours
Carefully cross the B4362 road and go over a stone stile; be careful as the verge is uneven. Turn left onto a drive. The drive quickly turns into two farm tracks.Take the right hand fork into the farmyard. Follow this track uphill keeping the farmhouse on your left and the barn and cattleshed on your right.The track now runs up alongside the left boundary of a field. Continue on this track until it meets another track at a T-junction (this is the Cotswold Way) B.
Difficulty: Moderate - a steady climb to beyond Dryfield Farm then gently downhill. Start/finish: Back Lane car park £1.00 all day Toilets 20p in car park. Refreshments: Winchcombe Ascent: 616 feet/188 metres Park in Back Lane car park and leave via the entrance into Back Lane. Cross the road and turn left, go past Abbey Fields Community Centre and at the junction continue straight ahead into Langley Road. The Winchcombe Way goes up Harvey's Lane; however, this walk continues along Langley Road.
continue along the (now grassy) track. The Washpool comes into sight: it was used at one time as a sheepdip.Take the path to the left to the far side of the pool then follow the lower path alongside the River Isbourne to its source which is approx. 200m upstream. From here retrace your steps via the Washpool to the stile you ignored earlier and turn right over this stile C. Follow the path downhill through a field, passing a horse arena on your right, then go over a P stile.
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reach a road. you reach a metalled lane D, continue straight on over a stile following the Isbourne Way and follow the (sometimes muddy) path alongside the river and the buildings of Postlip Hall on your left, partially hidden by trees.
The path leads to another stile into a large field. Continue in this direction for about ½ mile, passing some attractive, restored pools on the river. At the end of the field, turn left through the kissing gate cross over a footbridge and turn right to follow the path towards Postlip Mill.
The Washpool Continue straight ahead to theD,junction you reach a metalled lane continue Built in the 1897,main Washpool ison a deep, with road, thenfollowing further straight onthe over a stile the Iskeyhole-shaped trough with stone towards town Look for the bournethe Way and centre. follow the sides. (sometimes Temporary were erected containing Scout Hutpens on your right andthe then Pearand Treethe muddy) path alongside river hundreds of sheep, gathered for dipping. Cottage next Turn right just after buildings ofdoor. Postlip Hall on your left,the parThey werehidden round cottage Fherded and over athe stone stile.well Goand, down tially byinto trees. once thoroughly soaked, allowed to and cross the river and turn left. to scramble out up the narrow ramp. Walk through a kissing gate and then The Washpool waswith fed with wateron from theleft. through a field the river your pond immediately above it,kissing formed Proceed through another gatebyand damming theahead stream that flows downfield. from continue through a playing a spring about 200 metres up the valley which is known, as 'Watery Cross the footappropriately, bridge and carry on into a Bottom'. lane (Mill Lane). Turn left here, and almost immediately, turn rightView up from a slope arrive the to Washpool in Queens Square. Continue in the same direction to reach Abbey Terrace. When youThe reach Bank turn stile left up pathLloyds leads to another intoCowl a large Lane toContinue the rearinpedestrian entrance to ½ field. this direction for about Back Lane car park. mile, passing some attractive, restored pools on the river. At the end of the field, turn left through the kissing gate crossare over Copyright Winchcombe Walkers aThis footbridge turnisright to follow the Walk Route courtesy Welcome 2014 and path towards Postlip Mill.
The path which leads you through the busy mill site is well signed, but keep a sharp lookout for vehicles and equipment. Cross a mill access road, continue on a short gravelled path and turn right at the next access road (signed public footpath), turn left passing the storage areas. Follow the concrete track, passing some settling ponds on your right and where the main track bears left, go straight on and rise up to a gate ahead E. Pass through and follow this footpath, with a hedge on your right, to reach a road.
The path are whichWelcome. leads you through the busy mill site is well signed, but keep a sharp Each monthand weequipment. will lookout for vehicles Cross a mill access road, continue on a short publish a different route. gravelled path and turn right at the next access road (signed public footpath), All routes are available to turn left passing the storage areas. Follow the view on their website: concrete track, passing some settling ponds on your right and where the main track www.winchcombe bears left, go straight on and rise up to a gatewelcomeswalkers.com ahead E. Pass through and follow this The sheep dip or Washpool footpath, with a hedge on your right, to reach a road.
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The Washpool Built in 1897, the Washpool is a deep, keyhole-shaped trough with stone sides. Temporary pens were erected containing hundreds of sheep, gathered for dipping. They were herded into the round well and, once thoroughly soaked, allowed to scramble out up the narrow ramp. The Washpool was fed with water from the pond immediately above it, formed by damming the stream that flows down from a spring about 200 metres up the valley which is known, appropriately, as 'Watery Bottom'.
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Cross the foot bridge carry on into a Republic, Cross the foot bridge and carry onDecember into a Wednesday 14thand December Czech Germany, Italy, Poland lane (Mill Lane). Turn left here, and almost laneSweden, (Mill Lane). Canada, Finland, USATurn left here, and almost Thursday 15th December immediately, turnthright up a slope to arrive immediately, turn right up a slope toThursday arrive 22nd Friday 16 December Austria, Denmark, Iceland,Square. Netherlands in Queens Square. Continue in the same in Queens Continue in the same December Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, direction to reach Abbey Terrace. When direction to reach Abbey Terrace. When rd Switzerland Friday you reach Lloyds Bank turn left up Cowl you reach Lloyds Bank turn left up Cowl23 th December Decemberentrance Belgium, France, Lane toSaturday the rear17pedestrian to LaneIreland, to theLuxumborg rear pedestrian entrance to Back Lane car park. Back Lane car park.
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Home & Interiors Open Plan Living
By Katherine Sorrell
(but complementary) floorings to create visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout. Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the framework for a separate ‘living’ area. Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy open-plan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it. To ensure an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly, carefully plan how you’ll use the space – for cooking, eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – then divide it into appropriate areas. These zones can be created with changes of level, but generally it’s through use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture. Kitchens/halls need splashproof flooring that can be mopped, while sitting areas should feel inviting and comfortable, so use different
Pale colours emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to use tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. In long, thin spaces, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can have matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look. Conventional furniture may not work as well as expected in an open-plan space, so search for larger-than-average pieces that look good from all angles, not just the front. Avoid placing
the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart, and group it so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this). Try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. This gives a visual break between the two zones and lets the cook chat with family or guests. Kitchen manufacturers produce products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing storage to media units that incorporate a TV, to help design a space that blends easily from one zone to another. One final point: bear in mind that sound carries and if you’re eating dinner, watching TV or catching up on emails you won’t want to be disturbed by the extractor fan or the dishwasher. If possible, put your washing machine somewhere separate and buy super-quiet appliances. Image - Moments floor and wall tiles, £15.02 per square metre, Tile Mountain: 01782 223822; www.tilemountain.co.uk.
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Good lighting makes a big difference in open-plan living, helping to zone the space and provide either strong illumination or soft ambience. Food preparation areas need bright lights, which can be in the bottoms of wall-mounted cabinets or, if you have an island unit, can be a ceiling-mounted track or a row of pendants. To give flexible lighting that can be turned up or down easily in dining and living areas, experts advise installing a range of circuits controlled by separate switches or dimmers, but this can involve disruption and extra expense. Instead, replace main light switches with dimmers and plug in a selection of table or floor lamps. Page 26
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Health
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Alcohol Awareness Week: Knowing the Risks disease.
Alcohol causes around 10% of the UK’s deaths and diseases and is linked to 60 serious conditions. Yet over 9 million people in England exceed recommended drinking limits. This year, Alcohol Awareness Week (14th-20th November) focuses on ‘Knowing the Risks.’ So what are they - and how much is too much? The Major healTh risks Cancer: Alcohol is a major cause of cancer and increases absorption of carcinogenic chemicals from tobacco. It’s responsible for many oesophagus, bowel, liver and breast cancers, and around a third of throat and mouth cancers. Just one daily drink increases your risk. Brain function and mental health: Long-term misuse can cause memory and reasoning problems and changes mood, personality and the brain’s shape, size and structure – symptoms of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD) or Alcohol-Related Brain Injury (ARBI). It can also cause alcohol-related dementia and early-onset dementia. liver damage: Liver disease deaths are at record levels. The liver processes alcohol, but too much can cause cirrhosis (liver scarring), hepatitis (liver inflammation) and fatty liver Page 30
heart and Circulatory system: Just one drink a day raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension (permanently elevated blood pressure), stroke and heart attack. Diabetes: Alcohol misuse can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while alcohol’s appetite stimulation and calories can cause obesity. Both conditions can lead to diabetes. Pregnancy & Childbirth Problems: Drinking in pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth, and foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in your baby, potentially resulting in stunted growth, facial abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing and ear problems, hormonal disorders, liver damage, kidney and heart defects, a weak immune system and learning and behavioural problems. accident and injury: Even small amounts of alcohol impair coordination, reaction times and decision-making, making driving and machinery operation far riskier. In recognition of this, Scotland has reduced its drinkdrive limit down to just 22mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. reduced Fertility: Regular and/ or heavy drinking can reduce male fertility through impotence and reduced testosterone, libido, sperm quality and sperm quantity. Even light drinking can reduce female fertility. impaired Development: Alcohol can affect the normal development of the brain, liver, bones and hormones in
adolescents and affects their mental health and judgement, too. If 15-17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be under parental supervision and never more than once a week. Under15s shouldn’t drink at all. how MuCh is Too MuCh? Alcohol Concern says there’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption as regards cancer risk and the government, in light of recent evidence, has reduced and renamed its recommended limits. Its new ‘low risk’ limit is a maximum of 14 units a week for men and women, spread over at least three days. A unit is around half a pint of normalstrength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small (125ml) glass of averagestrength wine contains around 1.5 units. Remember, too, that some of us process alcohol less efficiently. Women usually have less mass, a higher fat to water ratio and lower levels of the alcohol-processing enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and our genetic make-up also affects the efficiency of this enzyme. For more information and support: alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Tel: 0203 8158920 or Drinkline (confidential drink helpline) Tel: 0300 123 1110 Drinkaware: www.drinkaware.co.uk e: contact@drinkaware.co.uk Tel: 020 7766 9900 Don’t Bottle it up: https://dontbottleitup.org.uk e: support@dontbottleitup.org.uk
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Community Programmes The essence of a community radio station is to produce programmes about the community it serves. In addition to a number of programmes about specific aspects of Winchcombe and the surrounding area (e.g. its history, walks, natural history, etc.), Radio Winchcombe presents two weekly programmes which both portray different aspects of the community. FOCUS is our hour-long current affairs programme which airs on Friday at midday, and is repeated on Monday at midday and 6pm (as well as overnight repeats on Saturday and Tuesday mornings). It is presented by Barbara Herod (pictured) and also, on occasions, by Richard Slessor. Each week the programme looks at a different topic of relevance to the area, interviewing key people and sometimes tackling contentious issues. In recent weeks the subject of the programme has included: • The monthly report from Winchcombe Town Council of discussions and events • The Severn Trent road works in North Street • The WAM (We All Matter) Mentoring Programme • A charity walk from Lands End to John O’Groats by a local person • A look at the work of the Village Community Agent Page 34
Our second weekly community programme is COMMUNITY VOICE presented by Chris Carruthers (pictured). The purpose of this programme is to feature a different group, organisation, club or activity in the community, interviewing members and giving them the opportunity to inform listeners of their purpose and provide an update on activities and issues. In recent weeks the programme has covered: • The Air Ambulance • Wounded badger patrols • The Leukaemia Trust • The Cotswolds Wardens • The Children’s Society • The Cats Protection League • The Daisy Chain Benevolent Fund Community Voice is aired on Thursdays at 9am, and repeated the following Wednesday at 2pm. If you have a group that you would like to be featured on Community Voice, or you have a topic that you think could be covered by Focus, then please contact the station via the contact details below.
Cheltenham Literature Festival John Oldham of Radio Winchcombe was at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
He interviewed over 30 people including former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (pictured), former Shadow Chancellor and Strictly's Ed Balls, Ski Jumper Eddie The Eagle, comedian Reg D Hunter, explorer Rannulf Fiennes, Masterchef's Marcus Wareing, Jeremy Paxman and former Home Secretary Alan Johnson. John also introduced 3 events himself. Many of these interviews are being broadcast in John's Saturday morning programme on air 10-12 noon.
Christmas Festival Outside Broadcast
On Tuesday 6th December it will be Winchcombe’s Christmas Festival with shops staying open for late night shopping, and market stalls and entertainment available in North Street. Radio Winchcombe will be covering the festivities live from 4-7pm from outside the Tourist Information Centre, interviewing people, capturing the atmosphere, and playing lots of Christmas music, so why not come along and say “hello”, perhaps be interviewed live on air, or let us play you a record! We hope to see you there!
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Chris Martin's Magical Musical Mystery Tour
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Easy N'Jazz
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Popular Classics
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What A Week Last Week Was!
What A Week Last Week Was!
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Bill Pullen's Sports Round-up + Daytime
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Wind-Down
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Wake Up Winchcombe
What's New Winchcombe
Late For TheTrain / C60 Music Mix
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Music For Musicians
Something A Little Bit Vinyl
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Sunday Classical
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Bill Pullen's Music Mix / Eclectics Anonymous
Music For Musicians
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DBT With Derek BT
DBT With Derek BT
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Community Voice/Maxine's Kitchen
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If you have a background in IT or in broadcast engineering and would be able to provide some time to support Radio Winchcombe there is always a lot to be done to maintain and run our equipment and systems, and to schedule our programmes. Similarly if you would like to help out in some of the business areas we always have areas where we need additional help.
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Popular Classics
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Sunday Classical
What A Week Last Week Was!
What A Week Last Week Was!
Winchcombe Breakfast Sun
Winchcombe Breakfast Sun
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Music For Musicians
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
La Serenissima wasn’t so serene when its citizens woke up on 4th November 1966 to find the most beautiful city in the world under more than 6 feet of seawater. Even at the northernmost reach of the Adriatic, where the shallow sea is almost tideless, Venetians have always been used to the occasional acqua alta when water laps San Marco’s toes. But on that night 50 years ago, heavy winter rain in the Alps and Appenines filled rivers to overflowing so that the water level of the Adriatic rose, while at the same time a strong northerly wind drove thousands of tons of seawater into Venice’s lagoon and canals. To make the flooding worse, Venice had started sinking. The bedrock below Venice’s lagoon is buried so deeply under sand and silt that to drive piles down to it would be impossible. Only the canal banks themselves are revetted with oak piles. The city’s churches and palazzos stand on zatteroni, or rafts of thick larch planks, with stone blocks piled on top. Even St Mark’s itself and its next-door neighbour, the Doge’s palace, stand on foundations not much more substantial than Page 38
the floor of your house. For centuries, mountains of masonry have been compacting the silt, slowly pressing the water out of it. More recently the aquifers in the bedrock itself have been tapped and drained, causing subsidence. In the first half of the 20th century the city sank by 23cm; and on that night 50 years ago centuries of chickens came home to roost. Nobody was killed, but the flooding caused $6 million worth of damage to architectural and artistic treasures alone. The loss of stock in shops and restaurants and damage to homes and business premises came to far more. But the world rallied round – or at least, the western world did. This was 1966, don’t forget, and Italy wasn’t only the treasure house of the Renaissance; it was also a hothouse of ‘60s style. Alfa Romeos, Vespas, Lambrettas, skinny suits, Sophia Loren, espresso ... the West owed Italy, and in every country support groups sprang up to raise funds and clean paintings. In Britain, the fundraising committee that eventually became Venice In Peril was founded in early 1967 as the Art & Archive Rescue Fund by well-heeled Italophiles such as former ambassador Sir Ashley Clarke, who had also chaired the British Italian Society, and Carla Thorneycroft, the Italian-born wife of senior Conservative politician Sir Peter Thorneycroft. It raised
millions, and by 2010 had completed 46 major projects including the restoration of one of Venice’s oldest churches, San Niccolo dei Mendicoli, used as a location in the iconic 1971 thriller Don’t Look Now. Not all ViP’s money has come from the upper crust, though: £2 million of it so far has come from a crust of an altogether doughier kind. Since 1977 Pizza Express has been making a donation – currently 25p – for every Pizza Veneziana it sells. So much for salvaging Venice’s past. To safeguard its future the Italian government has spent more than €5.5 billion on barrages that can be raised to block the lagoon’s three inlets. These take the form of flattish rectangular tanks, lying on the seabed and hinged at one end. Normally the tanks are full of seawater and lie flat, but whenever high water threatens compressed air is pumped into them and they float upright. When complete they will be able to hold back a surge of 3 metres. Although whether that will be enough in the era of climate change, who knows?
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Ingredients: • 115g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 115g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs beaten • 115g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground mixed spice • 55g ready-to-eat dates, chopped • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (see Tip) • 1tbsp milk FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE • 50g unsalted butter • 75g brown sugar • 75ml double cream
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What's On in November Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 1st November, 8.00pm - 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether you are a singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry to everyone. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November, 10.30am - 11.00am, Winchcombe Library Nursery rhymes, songs and wiggle & jiggle for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups! Rhymetime Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November, 2.30pm 3.00pm, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring for children 18 months +. Knit & Natter Friday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November, 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. Fairview Fireworks Party Friday 4th November, Gates open from 5pm, children’s display from 5.45pm, main display from 7.30pm, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Victoria Ground, Princes Street, Cheltenham, GL52 6BE Tickets £6.00 on the gate,
accompanied children free. Proceeds go to local Cheltenham community projects. Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display Friday 4th November, Gates open at 6.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobyfield Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8NN Prices on the gate: Adults £5, Secondary £4, Primary £2, Pre-School free but need ticket. For more details, including advance ticket discounts, please visit www.friendsofbcpa.org. Pre-Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday 5th November, 10.00am - 12.00 noon The Methodist Church in Bishop's Cleeve is holding a Pre-Christmas Coffee morning on Saturday 5th November. There will be stalls of Christmas gifts, a raffle, cakes, tombola, toiletries, books, refreshments and more. Admission free. Everyone very welcome. Round Table Fireworks Display at Cheltenham Racecourse Saturday 5th November, The gates are open at 5.00pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse
This amazing event is organised by the St. Edward's School PTA. NO alcohol or sparklers allowed. Admission: £4 in advance, £5 on the gate, under 4's free available from St. Edwards School. Gloucester Docks Laser & Firework Display with Gloucester Round Table Saturday 5th November, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2ER
Book early, only limited number of tickets available on the gate. Sparklers not permitted. Admission: Adults £6, Children £4, Family £15. Contact: 01452 396572 or see 'Gloucester Fireworks' on Facebook. Tewkesbury Rotary Club Fireworks Display Saturday 5th November, Gates open at 6.15pm, bonfire at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.00pm The Vineyards Field, (behind Tewkesbury Abbey), Tewkesbury
Organised by Tewkesbury Rotary Club this is a FREE event with a collection made for local charities. All profits from the event will be donated to local deserving good causes and charities, including the Midland Air Ambulance. Tickets on the gate £6 adult, £4 child. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £15. Bonfire & Fireworks Display at St. Edward's School Saturday 5th November, Gates open 5.30pm, display starts at 7pm, St. Edward's School, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 6NR
Snowhill Manor and Garden Winter Weekend Manor Tours Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November; Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th November, Start times vary, Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowhill, Nr Broadway, WR12 7JU The doors of the Manor will be open to give a glimpse into the world of Charles Wade and his collection whilst giving an insight into what happens at the Manor
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...events cont'd over the Winter months. Admission charge applies to non-members. For more details, please call 01386 852410. CACSSA Fireworks Display in aid of the Civil Service Sports Association Sunday 6th November, Gates open at 5.30pm, Fireworks from 6.15pm, Civil Service Sports Association, Tewkesbury Road,
Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Admission: Adults £6.50, Children £1. Last Night of the Proms Sunday 6th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ Enjoy a fantastic evening of music with a selection of prom classics. The Last Night of the Proms has become an established feature in the Everyman Theatre’s programme. This year’s concert features the Glevum Symphony Orchestra joined by finalists from the local Rotary Young Musician competition. Proceeds will go to Rotary supported causes, including the Colbat Unit Appeal. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Sunday 6th November: Ian Parker. Sunday 13th November: Julia Fordham. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website cleeveconcerts@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be bought on the door on the night. Page 44
C & G National Trust Centre Meetings Thursday 10th November, 7.30pm, Southam Village Hall Cheltenham and Gloucestershire National Trust Centre is holding the following meeting in November: Crossing the Severn, speaker Peter Strong. Remembrance Day Services of the Woodmancote Branch of the Royal British Legion Friday 11th November, 11.00am At the War Memorial Bishop’s Cleeve The parade will leave St. Michael’s Hall at 10.40am for the service at the War Memorial, Bishop’s Cleeve at 11am. There will also be a service at Southam War Memorial on Sunday 13th November at 3pm. Leckhampton Burley Fields Fireworks Display Saturday 12th November, Gates open and bonfire lit at 5.30pm, Kids Show at 7pm, Grand finale at 8.30pm, Burley Fields, Crippets Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 4XT Save money by buying tickets in advance. Adults and children £4 from Burley Fields Lake Farm Shop, Le Paris Cafe (Warden Hill), Leckhampton Convenience Store & Bargain Booze (Bath Road) or pay £6 on the night. Howlers at the Hall Wednesday 16th November, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The ultimate comedy club night showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12.00, students £9.00. For more information please visit www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk Winchcombe Live Friday 18th November, 8.00pm – 10.30pm, The White Hart Inn, High
St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Come along and listen to the Mark Harrison Band playing. Tickets just £8.00. Cheltenham Choral Society Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Cheltenham Choral Society will be performing Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria together with the Magnificat. These uplifting and joyful works will be joined by Purcell’s ‘Our God Thou art my God’ whose Halleluia section may be a familiar hymn to some. Tickets £15, under 13’s £5, unreserved from Cheltenham Town Box Office 08445 762210; email boxoffice@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk. Philomusica 50th Anniversary Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Tewkesbury Abbey The Concert will include music by Chilcott Elgar, Parry and Stanford. For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Cheltenham Bach Choir Sunday 20th November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Mozart Requiem and Handel Dixit Dominus. Come and enjoy listening to four fantastic soloists, the Regency Sinfonia and the choir, under music director David Crown. Tickets: £8.00 - £20.00, call the Box Office on 0844 576 2210 or visit Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. Tewkesbury Festival of Lights Sunday 20th November Tewkesbury Town Centre
The Tewkesbury Christmas Festival of Lights is the town's traditional event for switching on the Christmas lights. It's a great day out for all the family with the Farmers' market, food and drink stalls, Christmas gift and
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craft stalls, fun activities for kids, fairground rides and more. Join Santa for the grand switchon of the Christmas lights at 5pm. There's plenty of opportunity to do your Christmas shopping and support local businesses, all with the added bonus of free parking in the town centre. For more information, please visit www.visittewkesbury.info. Linc Christmas Sparkle Wednesday 23rd November, 12pm - 4pm, Hotel du Vin, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AQ Glass of fizz and canapes; Christmas stalls and demonstrations. Tickets: £15. For further information visit www.lincfund.org, call 0300 422 4422 or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Events at Stanton Guildhouse Stanton Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7NE Thursday 24th November: Auction in Winchcombe with British Bespoke Auctions to raise funds for the Guildhouse. Call 01386 584357 for more details. Thursday 24th November, 7.00pm: Evening talk with David Walton (Tour Guide for Cheltenham Museum). David will talk about Ernest Gimson, Sidney and Ernest Barnsley. Thursday 1st December: Handbell Ringing Concert. Enjoy seasonal music and words with ‘Guildhouse Handbells’. Tickets: £10 (include mulled wine and mince pie).
Tuesday 13th December, 10.00am - 4.00pm: Christmas Wreath Making. Christmas Designs for your house. Cost: £55 (includes a light lunch). To book places for
any of these events please call 01386 584357 or e-mail info@ stantonguildhouse.org.uk. Cheltenham Christmas Lights Switch-On Thursday 24th November, from 4.00pm, Various venues throughout Cheltenham
Christmas fun for all the family with stilt walkers, jugglers, Christmas characters and more, not to forget Father Christmas who will be switching on the Promenade and High Street lights at 7.00pm. Cheltenham Christmas Market Thursday November 24thSaturday 17th December A trip to the Christmas Market wouldn’t be the same without wrapping up nice and warm, while sipping on a glass of mulled wine. Enjoy the arts and craft stalls, selection of jewellery and Christmas decorations as well as a massive range of foods from all over the world. Jack and the Beanstalk Friday 25th November - Sunday 8th January 2017, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
Tweedy the Clown and William Elliott as Dame Trott return for what will be the Everyman's most gigantic pantomime yet. Don't miss Jack's adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with laughs, slapstick, a giant and even a comedy cow. Written and directed by Phil Clark. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www. everymantheatre.org.uk.
Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 26th November, Tewkesbury Abbey For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Charity Vintage Craftapreneur Fair Sunday 27th November, 9.00am - 6.00pm, St. Luke’s Church Hall, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP Cakes, Crafts and Creations! PreChristmas Fair with the aim of bringing together professional and budding craftapreneurs of all ages. Please enquire on 07533 581662 if you would like to run your own stall or obtain further information about this event. All proceeds will be donated to NSPCC and Age UK. Christmas Shopping Fair Sunday 27th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD In support of Sue Ryder and The Cheltenham College Charitable Trust; sponsored by Savills. Exhibitors include Armadillo Jewellery, Bodega Womenswear, Love From Kate, Boho Betty, Candle Mademoiselle, Goffs Brewery and many others. The Fayre offers the perfect opportunity to purchase some special Christmas gifts and to get into the festive spirit. Admission is £5.00, children under 16 go free. Tickets are available in advance or on the day. Call 01242 265694 by the 23rd November to book and receive a complimentary glass of fizz on the day! Advent Carol Service Sunday 27th November, 6.30pm St Peter's Church, Winchcombe Christmas Charity Fayre Saturday 3rd December, 11.30am - 4.00pm, The Fleet, Fleet Lane, Twyning, Near Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 6FL Come along and help support
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...events cont'd our Christmas Fayre in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Christmas stalls, live music with Abi Phillips (from 1pm to 3pm), fantastic food and drink, face painting, mulled wine, carol singing, Christmas donkey, Christmas candy and lots more for everyone to enjoy! Free entry. If you would like to be involved, please contact one of the team: 01684 274020. E: thefleet@wadworth.co.uk W: www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk The Brewery Quarter Christmas Light Switch-On Saturday 3rd December, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, The Brewery, Cheltenham
Father Christmas, lots of family fun, and live entertainment. Cleeve Chorale Christmas Concert Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale and children from the Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy will be presenting a Christmas Concert on December 3rd. The concert will feature choruses from Handel's "Messiah", Vaughan Williams's "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" and other Christmas music and carols. Tickets are £10 each (including refreshments), concessions available for children. Tickets can be obtained from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores, or on the door. Please come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas concert which will include carols that the audience can sing along to. Page 46
The Roses Theatre Panto – Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Saturday 3rd December Saturday 7th January 2017, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX
Tewkesbury's traditional family pantomime is guaranteed to hit the mark. This year's pantomime is sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. Tickets range from £13.00 £25.00. Book before the 30th November and save money! For more information and to book please call 01684 295074 or visit www.rosestheatre.org. Winter Wonderland Tuesday 6th December, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, Winchcombe Come and join over 2,000 people and enjoy a night of late Christmas shopping with festive fun for everyone. Lots of stalls with gifts, food and drinks, live entertainment and plenty of Chrimble cheer!
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Alderton Acorns Preschool Group 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: 07843 161159. 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 Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship Meetings Wednesdays, 2pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. 2nd November: Members own. 16th November: Life on the farm, speaker Jenny Richards. 30th November: Primary Academy Choir. Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 15th November, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU AGM. 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 contact Jacqui Dent on 01242 890505. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month –
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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/local-supportgroups/regions/cheltenham-anddistrict-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2pm, 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 contact 01242 673001. Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Alternate Tuesdays, 9.45am, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 1st November: The National Star College, speaker Naomi Boast. 15th November: Hoaxes & Science, speaker Howard Robinson. Tuesday 29th November: Food banks in the Cotswolds, speaker Rhianne Morgan 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 1.45pmabout 5.30pm, The Community Centre, Langley Close, Winchcombe The table money cost is £2 per person and we serve tea and biscuits for 20p. Any one wishes to join please contact our Chairman Ted Phillips on 01242 620451. 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. 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 Troop with a growing membership of some 60 young people and adult helpers. For more information contact Jim Maher on 01386 881474. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am.
Fitness Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening,
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performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm welcome! For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk
...events cont'd 7.30 - 9pm, Abbey Primary School Happenstance Border Morris dancing and musicians welcomes both men and women of all ages. In the summer months we like to dance out. For more information please contact Cressida Pryor on 01242 604120/ 07791004649. Winchcombe 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
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 donšt 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 experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881.
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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Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, 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 Mon evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall We are a ladies choir formed 49 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
The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8.00 - 9.00pm Guide Hall, Winchcombe We are a ladies choir who meet once a week singing a variety of music including classical and songs from the shows. New members welcome. No audition necessary. A warm welcome awaits you. For more information call Jean on 01242 603204 or John on 01242 672849. Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane
For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@naturalvoice.net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@naturalvoice.net.
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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Finance
By Ann Haldon
How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home?
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home? Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey. ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to Page 50
carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example. land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land. environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold forover £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹:
• £125,001 to £250,000: 2% • £250,001 to £925,000: 5% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% • Over £1.5 million: 12% As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work. Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. http://www.which.co.uk/money/ mortgages-and-property/guides/ buying-a-house/the-cost-ofbuying-a-house/ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/estimate-your-overallbuying-and-moving-costs http://land-data.org.uk/ getdownload.aspx?did=15 ¹ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/everything-you-need-toknow-about-stamp-duty
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