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Dear Reader, Welcome to the October issue of the Winchcombe Magazine. As you can see it is packed full with local events happening in and around the area, which is great as we have another half term holiday to look forward to at the end of the month. Halloween is also just around the corner, a time of great excitement for children and adults alike. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has a large variety of events running this month, starting with the Autumn Diesel Weekend, followed by the Cotswold Food & Drink Fayre which will be hosting a large selection of locally produced Artisan food and drink. Then, at the end of the month there will be a Halloween Steam & Scream Special. This spooky spectacular will be running throughout the day. Why not dress up for the occasion and see who you can scare along the way! For more information on any of these events please see our events section and visit www.gwsr.com. If you would like to add an upcoming event to our “What’s on” section, please email us at office@glosdirectories.co.uk or like our Winchcombe Magazine Facebook page and we will be happy to share the event for you. On a different note, we would like to say massive congratulations to the Great Britain Paralympics team. Not only did they beat the amount of Gold Medals won in London, they also broke a vast amount of world records! It was an excellent display, the whole family really enjoyed watching it. Lastly, don't forget that the clocks go back an hour at 2.00am on Sunday 30th October! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Ten Tips for Handling Stress Stress of course can be good for us as it can raise us to new levels of performance but it can, when not controlled, also be an extremely serious illness that may require expert medical treatment which I am most certainly not qualified to discuss. Apparently the three biggest causes of stress at work requiring medical treatment are as follows: Firstly, the mismanagement of time, people not being trained how to manage their time and therefore not being on top of their job. The inability to prioritise, people taking bulging briefcases home which remain unopened leaves them feeling guilty the next day. As we all know nobody can manage time, there are only 60 minutes in an hour and 24 hours in a day. We need to learn how to better manage ourselves in that given time. Secondly, people given a new job and then not being trained how to do it is a massive cause of stress. Thirdly, this is rare in the private sector but common in the public sector and is best described as sheer work overload, with only a once a year appraisal. Prevention of mismanaged stress is obviously worthwhile, so here are the tips: 1. At the end of a day write down the to do list for tomorrow. 2. Now number that list in order of importance, in other words the most important job becomes number one. 3. The following day when you decide to start work begin at number one and keep at it until it has been accomplished and then to number two and so on. If you use that system, there is no known other way of getting more done in a day.
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Tools Of The Trade by Pippa Greenwood
With the arrival of autumn, there is plenty of maintenance work needed in the garden. Using the right equipment will ensure that jobs are completed as easily and quickly as possible. It really is worth buying as good a quality garden tool as you can afford. Poorly made and badly designed tools can work out a lot more expensive (and frustrating!) in the long run, so start with a few good ones and build up gradually. A good quality fork and spade are essential and they need to be sturdily built. The neck and head of the spade should be moulded from one piece of metal for added strength. The shaft is usually constructed from wood or metal and you should make sure that it is firmly attached at both the head end and the handle. Ensure the metal parts have been treated to prevent rust. A hand fork and trowel are essential for smaller jobs such as weeding or gardening in confined spaces, and they are also great for moving and dividing smaller plants, for planting bulbs and for mixing up small amounts of compost. It is definitely worth feeling the handle to ensure that that the Page 10
grip is comfortable. Next decision: stainless steel or coated steel? Stainless steel does not rust and many people find they move through the soil better, but they are pricey. Coated steel tools are much cheaper and provided you keep them clean and oil them periodically and at the end of each season, they last well. You will need a hoe for weeding between small plants and for aerating the surface of the soil. Sharpen your hoe regularly and it will last for ages and slide rapidly and easily through the soil. Most hoes have a 1.5 metre (5 foot) shaft but if you are very tall, then longer ones are available from some manufacturers. My favourite is the SpeedHoe, UK designed and with an unusual almost heart-shaped head with a blade running around all edges and a pronged rear, making it the easiest and most effective hoe I’ve ever used. A spring-tined rake is really useful because it has thin flexible wire tines which make it perfect for raking up lightweight debris and fallen leaves or, of course, lawnmower clippings. Although a garden rake can
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A walk on rising and falling paths above the attractive Isbourne valley to Toddington; returning near the restored steam railway then via the Winchcombe Way. Opportunity to use public transport back from Toddington. Distance : 9½ miles Duration : 4 hours Difficulty : fairly level, with minor rises and falls; a few kissing gates and stiles Start/finish : Abbey Terrace, Winchcombe; grid ref. 025282 OS maps : Outdoor Leisure 45 Landranger 150 Refreshments : Winchcombe (cafés, pubs) Greet (station café, pub), Toddington (station café, pub) Ascent
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Walk towards the shops and turn right into Castle Street, a steep hill leading down to the River Isbourne. Cross the river and take the signposted Gloucestershire Way on the left. At the kissing gate, go straight ahead beside the river for about ½ mile, emerging on the Broadway Road. Turn left across the road bridge then, very soon, cross the road into Riverside, turning right into a cul de sac shortly afterwards. Walk towards a large cedar tree then follow the path as it slopes to the right down to, then alongside, the river. Page 16
The path bends to the left and ends at a group of houses. Keep in the same direction through Greenways to meet Greet Road near a red telephone kiosk. Turn right and walk along Greet Road for about ½ mile past the medical centre, the senior school and Winchcombe station to a crossroads. Carry on in the same direction into Market Lane and follow it through Greet. Ignore turnings to the left and right. After the turning to Grove View, the road becomes a track. Follow this track as it rises gently towards some farm buildings. There are good views across the Isbourne Valley to the Cotswold escarpment, and you will see Toddington Church and Manor (wrapped in plastic) ahead. Keep going in the same direction along the track, ignoring a footpath junction near another set of buildings. About 200 yards further on, cross the stile on the right. Go straight down the bank to a welldefined farm track. Turn left downhill towards Toddington.
Look out for a foot-path sign pointing right at a T-junction of tracks. Turn right here and follow the path along the drive, then pass through the kissing gate on the left just before the house. Follow the line of the fence for a short distance then bear right towards the footbridge over the Isbourne. Cross the bridge and take the obvious path about 30o left across the field towards the rightmost gate of a pair. Pass through this, then turn immediately left through a kissing gate. Follow the well-worn path across the field towards a white roadside direction post on the B4077 road. Cross the B4077 road with care and walk up Church Lane for about ¼ mile to a Y junction. Take the left fork to visit St Andrew's Church. Our walk takes the right fork. Look for the path which ascends the bank on the right almost immediately. Take this path into a field then carry on in the same direction towards a barn to meet a concrete track (which can be very muddy in winter!).
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Turn left along this track, passing a house on your left. Carry on in the same direction, through three gates, then climb a stile at the BroadwayWinchcombe road (B4632). Turn right along the verge towards the roundabout at New Town. You may return to Winchcombe by bus [see note at the end] from the nearby Pheasant Inn, or from the stop on the road to Tewkesbury. To continue the walk, turn left at the roundabout towards Stow. Walk along the right hand side of that road (B4077), passing the garden centre and the station entrance. Cross the railway bridge, pass the houses on your right, then turn right at a footpath sign into a field. Bear slightly right and walk along by the railway through several fields for about ½ mile until you reach one of the lanes passing through Didbrook. Turn left along this lane for about ¼ mile to the triangle of lanes in the centre of the village.
Walk along the track, following it where it bends right to meet a road. Turn left along the road, and left again at a road junction to arrive in Hailes.
There's a lot of historical interest around the Church and the Abbey. Go past Hailes Church, and turn right just before the Abbey (signed Winccombe Way / Cotswold Way). Cross the field and emerge on a road (Salter's Lane).
There's a choice of routes here. The direct one goes up the field opposite to arrive by the side of a line of trees (point A). If that looks too muddy, turn right on Salter's Lane, shortly afterwards turning sharp left along a track (signed Cotswold Way) which rises to point A. From here, take the Cotswold Way back to Winchcombe. To reach the start point of this walk from the junction of Puckpit Lane and Broadway Road, simply walk over Isbourne road bridge and up Hailes Street. Alternatively, you may retrace your outward route beside the river; look out for kingfishers – you may be lucky! [The bus service is currently provided by Castleways Coaches, see www.castleways.co.uk]
You may divert here to St George's Church, a short distance to your left. The walk continues by turning right at the triangle. At the right hand bend a short distance ahead, go through a gate and follow the direction of a footpath sign towards the right hand corner of the field. Turn right at the junction of paths here onto the Winchcombe Way.
Points of interest Winchcombe and Toddington stations are part of the volunteer-run Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Following the closure of the British Rail line in 1976, enthusiasts bought the trackbed, relaid the rails, and repaired rolling stock, locomotives and buildings. Regular steam- and diesel-hauled trains run on the line. See www.gwsr.com for more. St Andrew's Church, Toddington, the third church on this site, was commissioned in the late 19th century by the third Lord Sudeley. The first Lord Sudeley and Lady Sudeley are sculpted inside the building on a Gothic altar tomb. Toddington Manor, owned by Damien Hurst, is nearby: its plastic wrapping has been in place since 2006. St George's Church, Didbrook, was rebuilt in the late 15th century for the then Abbot of Hailes. It has a Perpendicular tower, while its interior was opened up in a restoration in the early 20th century. It has attractive stained glass. Didbrook village has many medieval cruck cottages and Elizabethan buildings. Hailes Church was built in the period 1139–51. Early English windows were added in the 13th century, along with the wall paintings. There is a medieval bestiary and some fine heraldic arms. The Abbey itself was founded in 1246 by Earl Cornwall in thanks for being saved from a shipwreck. It had a famous relic – a phial of, allegedly, Christ's blood. This attracted large numbers of pilgrims before the monastery was destroyed in 1539. Copyright © 2011 P R Teague, Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome
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DecaDent Deco art Deco never goes out of fashion – and, according to a recent survey, it’s the nation’s favourite design style. We take a look at the history of this glamorous, good-looking movement. The Roaring Twenties – think jazz, flappers, slick automobiles, the talkies and skyscrapers: it was all about glamour, drama and modernity. Consumerism had arrived, and the timing was right for a new style. Also known as Art Moderne, Jazz Moderne or simply Deco, Art Deco style was rooted in the world of pre-First World War leading French design, but only became widely recognised after the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. French designers were combining classical features and rare, luxury materials with exciting new influences such as contemporary art, the exotic Ballets Russes and a fascination with all things Egyptian, as well as the art and artefacts of Japan, Africa, native America, Mexico and the Page 18
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Middle East. Early Art Deco furniture was exclusive and luxurious, made from costly materials such as hardwoods, lacquer, mother of pearl, shark skin, tortoiseshell and leather, and frequently featured extravagant veneering and inlaid decoration. However, as the style spread, designers employed the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for new buildings, with a fine example being the 102-storey Empire State Building, completed in 1931. In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. The coffee table and the cocktail cabinet had recently been invented. Fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror. To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even trompe l’oeil murals. This was the era of parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a
zebra skin or a boldly abstract rug. High-end soft furnishings were sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet desirable. However, as the look filtered down, cotton, chenille and moquette gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or monochrome. The arrival of electric light and the widespread use of electric fittings resulted in striking design and the use of groundbreaking materials such as aluminium, plywood, tubular steel, plastic or pressed glass; typical styles included pendant lights made from marbled glass and hung from chains, ziggurat, shell or fan-shaped wall lights, and column-based table lamps boasting Art Deco motifs. Accessories and ornaments were key, from Clarice Cliff’s ceramics to Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and silver dressing table sets. Over time Art Deco design became less sophisticated and more mass-produced and, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and suburban. Though still ground-breaking, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders included rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs. Brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers were added to furnishings, accessories and homeware – and thus a luxurious look originally available only to the few became an everyday style found in ordinary homes. Image - Artworks Art Deco bathroom, Original Style, 01392 473000; www.originalstyle.com
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The Film Show I’m sad to announce that The Film Show, one of Radio Winchcombe’s longest running programmes, has come to an end as the main presenter, Jake Day, is moving to Canterbury where he will be putting to good use everything he has learned on the show as he works and studies in the film industry. The Film Show started back in July 2012, shortly after the station commenced full-time broadcasting, and has since completed over 200 episodes. The show was a light-hearted take on film theory throughout the history of cinema. The presenters have debated the merits (& faults) of classic, contemporary and cult cinema by dissecting what it is that makes a film a 'good film' and analyzing genre conventions. There have also been many heated discussions on just how good Nicolas Cage and Arnold Schwarzenegger really are. Jake Day was ably assisted by several co-hosts including Jack Ogden, Dave Miller, Will Major, Mat Graham, Sarah Mills and Rob James. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jake and the team for the last 4 years of programmes and to wish Jake all the best for his new career.
Winchcombe Country Show The August Bank Holiday saw Radio Winchcombe broadcasting live from the Winchcombe Country Show for 7 hours from 10.00am. In what was beautiful weather (unlike the previous two years when it poured with Page 20
rain all day) large crowds attended the show and there were many live interviews with stallholders and visitors Nick Mundy commencing the Live Broadcast from as well as plenty of music the Winchcombe Country Show at 10.00am the spirit of the occasion broadcast on air and through (pun intended!). speakers at the showground. At one stage the sun was so hot it started to affect the equipment which hastily had to be moved into the shade inside the Radio Winchcombe tent. Numerous regular station presenters took to the air including Judy Crombie, Phill Bird, Joel Edwards, Tom Bostock, Philip Arkell, Ros Martin and Nick Mundy.
Licence Renewal Work is now underway to submit an application to renew Radio Winchcombe’s broadcast licence for another 5 years. The application needs to be submitted early in November and it is hoped to hear whether it has been successful early in 2017.
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Halloween As with the very successful 1940’s weekend earlier in the year, on Saturday 29th October Winchcombe will be tying up with the GWSR Halloween 'Steam and Scream' event, with shops and people getting into the spooky spirit of Halloween for the day.
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Zaza's Blog
Peering through the mist and fog, I have been observing everything going on here at Winchcombe Reclamation. The yard has been busy recently with many new products arriving into stock including building materials such as bricks and stones and decorative items such as furniture and garden stoneware ready for the Autumn Season.
October is definitely a time of change with the clocks going back at the end of the month and the weather becoming more Autumnal and I’m due to have my tail checked this week to prevent losing it again should it be as blustery as last year! It is also the month for all things spooky with Halloween - the guys in the yard have already been scaring me with ghost stories so I will be looking out for strange goings-on in and around Winchcombe! - Zaza Zebra
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OCD Awareness Week 9th-15th October
While people may joke about being “a bit OCD,” this trivialises a serious and potentially debilitating condition. OCD Awareness Week aims to correct the misconception that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder merely concerns harmless habits or quirks. What Is OCD? 12 in every 1,000 people suffer from OCD, experiencing a range of compulsions, obsessional thoughts and repetitive behaviours that seriously affect their day-to-day life. On average it’s undiagnosed for 10-15 years, yet 50% of cases are severe, meaning symptoms occupy more than three hours a day. Sufferers typically develop OCD in their late adolescence or twenties, but it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They may recognise their condition, yet find it hard to believe their compulsions won’t relieve their anxiety or prevent harm. OCD’s four step cycle: 1. Obsession: intrusive, repetitive thoughts, images or impulses. 2. Anxiety: caused by the obsession. Paranoia or a feeling of over-responsibility may develop and sufferers may believe they or their loved ones are in danger from something harmless - or that their actions can prevent or cause unrelated harm. 3. Compulsion: behaviours
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or thoughts patients are compelled to repeat as a result of the anxiety – although often, they’re not realistically connected. 4. Temporary relief when the ‘necessary’ actions are completed. Types of OCD • Checking: e.g. rechecking locked doors or checking that intrusive thoughts aren’t real memories. • Contamination / Mental Contamination: a fear of germs or verbal abuse, which makes sufferers feel dirty/ unworthy. • Hoarding unnecessary and/ or excessive items. • Ruminations (prolonged, time-consuming thoughts on harmless topics) or Intrusive Thoughts (disturbing and repetitive in nature, e.g. imagining violence). What Causes OCD? Genetics: OCD seems to run in some families; this may be a genetic link or ‘learned behaviour’. Brain differences: In some sufferers, imaging shows increased activity and blood flow in brain areas that handle emotional response and a lack of serotonin (a neurotransmitter influencing memory, mood and sleep). Trauma and Emotional Upset: Suffering neglect, abuse, isolation or trauma such as a break-up or bereavement seems to increase vulnerability to developing OCD. Personality: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism, may increase the likelihood of developing OCD. While many people exhibit OCDtype symptoms when stressed, OCD is only clinically diagnosed
if symptoms: • Consume over an hour a day. • Cause significant distress. • Interfere with ability to function in day-to-day life. OCD symptoms may wax and wane, but if left untreated they usually become more severe. Treating OCD Fortunately, OCD can usually be treated with professional help, although improvement may take several months. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) encourages people to talk through their fears and behaviours and find healthier ways of thinking. Behavioural exercises including ERP (exposure and response prevention) support patients to face fears one at a time and let obsessive thoughts run their course without ‘correcting’ them with compulsive behaviours. Over time, this challenging treatment can help patients reduce symptoms or sometimes achieve complete recovery. Some people may need medication alongside or before CBT to relieve their anxiety enough to undertake therapy. Medication: SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase serotonin levels. At higher doses they’re often highly effective in treating OCD, but need to be taken for 12 weeks before benefits are noticeable. Patients with moderate or severe OCD may need long-term medication. Further Information and Support: • OCD-UK: www.ocduk.org/ contact; Email: support@ ocduk.org; Tel: 0845 120 3778 or 0345 120 3778. • OCD Action: www.ocdaction. org.uk; Email: support@ ocdaction.org.uk; Tel: 0845 390 6232
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These Boots Are Made for Driving I’m not preaching this from some righteous position, because we are all fallible and the following is an example: Those four black round things that fit around the wheels of your car: you know, like your other half, you kick them occasionally to make sure they are alright. Do you know, or care, much about them? May I suggest you should? Boring as they maybe, your tyres are about the most important bit of the car. Those four pads of contact area with the tarmac, transfer the power to the road, keep the car on it when cornering and, most importantly, do the gripping when stopping. They need regular checking and looking after - no splits or bulges and a minimum
tread of 1.6mm around the centre three-quarters of the entire face - because defective tyres can kill. If the police find them on your car you’ll get three points and a possible £2,500 fine per corner Now I like to think I take more care than many in my driving, and tyre checks are something I regularly do. Yet, when I took my car in for a single tyre change, the garage found bulges I had missed in two others: red face for me then. Still, a £450 dent in my wallet was better than 9 points and a potential £7,500 fine. Plus, there is the comfort of knowing my car will stay on the road and stop that much quicker. For your own and your passengers safety, please make tyre checks a regular thing. An occasional kick might wake your other half up but tyres need a little more attention. For further info on tyre safety I suggest this site: www. tyresafe.org By Iain Betson
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And Another Thing... Halloween Story by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook
After blasting out Monster Mash for the third time in a row, I pulled the Mondeo Ghia onto the path, shut the door, pointed the key over my head to plip the lock and then - blast! I remembered what I had forgotten to purchase - a pumpkin!
Maze?”
“Oh, don’t bother about that Tom - now wrap up warm, we’re taking Hannah and her friend Laura to ScaryFarm for Halloween. Come on, it’ll be fun.”
The ruddy-faced farmer’s son with the carrot top glared at the two sophisticated young ladies by my side. “How old are they?”
Unsure of future EU subsidies, some farmers had taken to adapting their land for different uses, and our local bumpkin had plumped for a “Halloween Experience”. Skidding around on a muddy field strewn with straw, the Mondeo struggled to gain purchase on the slippery terrain. “We’ll never get off here later, look at how it’s churning up.” “Tom, stop moaning - now what do you want to do first, the Ghost Walk or the Scary Page 26
But before we decided on the first attraction, a far more terrifying prospect awaited: the chap on the gate selling tickets. “Two adults and two children, please.”
“They’re both fourteen!” I blurted out. Eyes narrowing, he flipped through his day glow pad and ripping off four tickets sneered, “Aren’t they a bit young for wearing all that muck on their faces?” “Excuse me young man, I think we’ll decide on the appropriateness of their appearance, thank you.” “Thirty six quid mate.” “Thirty - are you taking the…?”
“Ten quid for grown-ups, eight for the ‘children’ “ “How much for a family ticket?” “Thirty five.” Snatching the tickets from the enormous hand, we trudged through the mud towards the Ghost Trail, which amounted to not much more than a wander through a soggy wood with a bored-looking girl clad in rags who had painted her face white. “And ‘ere be where, in ancient times, a terrible thing ‘appened wot gave all us villagers a most terrible fright.” Feeling distinctly underwhelmed by her dreary soliloquy, I whispered to Sarah, “Thirty five quid to listen to this pile of old baloney?” Clearly exasperated at my refusal to get into the spirit of the evening, Sarah dragged me away to a large tent where she plonked me next
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to the industrial heater and shoved a cup of mulled wine under my nose. “Now drink this and shut up. I’ll drive home.” “Well, best of luck getting out that field dear.” Heartened by the spicy brew, my spirits lifted. “What’s up next on this Scarefest, then?” “The Maze of Horrors. Follow us.” We joined the queue at the entrance to a copse of freshly planted leylandii as muffled screams of terror emanated from deep inside the manmade evergreen forest. Hannah and her friend began giggling. “Our mates were here last night. Dad, it’s dead scary!”
“Rubbish, it’s just a load of students in fancy dress.”
busy doing some screaming of her own.
And so we entered. Round each dark bend we crept, waiting for a horrible ghoul to appear. Then, out jumped a slip of a girl sporting a grey wig. The girls screeched in delighted horror. I rolled my eyes. “Is that it?” I groaned.
Outside the maze, my Dearly Beloved embarked on a most unwelcome debrief.
Then we ventured deeper into the woods. Leading the way, I turned a corner to be greeted by - and I kid you not - a seven foot ginger monster with huge claws and red eyes. “MmmmHuuurrr!” Terrified, I hid behind my wife for safety, screaming, “Sarah! Make it go away!” But Sarah couldn’t help, she was too
“So Tom, did you enjoy that?” “It was OK.” “Have you stopped shaking yet?” Sat back in the car Sarah revved the engine as we spun ineffectually around in the mud. A knock on the window heralded salvation. “Need a push?” It was the giant farmer’s son who effortlessly heaved us onto firmer ground. And do you know something - as I turned to thank him, I swear I saw his eyes glowing red...
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The passage to adulthood doesn’t always come easy, and that’s certainly the case in these coming of age tales… The Smell of Other People’s Houses – Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Much goes unsaid by the teenagers who live in a small Alaskan community in the 1970s. Ruth can’t talk to her grandmother about where her mother went, or the baby she’s carrying. Alyce can’t tell her dad of her dreams to go to dance school. And Dora can’t speak to the neighbours about how scared she is of her father. Plus there’s Hank, who just wants to keep his brothers safe. But as secrets come out into the open, and connections start revealing themselves, the teenagers may find their own solutions to their problems. A beautiful debut novel about friendship, love and family ties. Amy Snow – Tracy Rees Found as a baby in the snow in Victorian England, Amy’s only friend is Aurelia, the girl who discovered her. Despised by Aurelia’s parents, Amy is cast out when Aurelia dies. But Aurelia has left a treasure hunt for Amy to follow across England, to discover Aurelia’s secret. Along the way, Amy may well discover she’s stronger and more worthy of love than she ever realised. This enjoyable, easy read won the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition last year. Page 30
Orphans of the Carnival – Carol Birch Twenty one year old Julia is a sensation on the 19th century carnival stage. She’s a talented dancer and singer, but people flock to see her is because she’s covered from head to foot in thick, dark hair. Travelling the country with one freak show after another, Julia finds fame, but all she really wants is love and acceptance. In modern day London, Rose may not look particularly dissimilar to anyone else, but she sees the world in a different way. A poignant tale of how society so often struggles to accept those who stand out. All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy First published in 1992, All the Pretty Horses follows John as he travels from Texas and into Mexico. En route he finds friendship and love, and discovers what it means to be an adult. The last in a long line of Texan ranchers, John manages to get work on a Mexican ranch, breaking in the wild horses. While there, he falls for the rancher’s daughter, Alejandra, but is unfairly imprisoned and barely survives. It’s no surprise this won several awards and was made into a film.
Foxlowe – Eleanor Wasserberg The Foxlowe estate is supposed to be a utopia – a haven from the modern world. New people leave their names and troubles in the outside world. But Green isn’t like the others. She was born at Foxlowe and, together with the other ‘ungrowns’, Blue and Toby, Green can be punished for the smallest infraction. As the cult’s leader, Freya, tries to keep the ‘Bad’ out, the punishments become increasingly cruel. Blue and Toby want to escape, but Foxlowe is all Green has ever known, and her desperation to win Freya’s approval has devastating consequences. This is an unsettling, haunting read that leaves many unanswered questions, but is impossible to put down. Nevernight – Jay Kristoff Set in a city built from the bones of a long-dead god, Nevernight follows the fortunes of 16-yearold Mia. Aided only by her ‘shadow cat’, Mia’s on a quest to become an assassin and wreak revenge on the people who betrayed her family. Think Kill Bill meets Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, with an extra helping of darkness, sex, violence and poetry added in for good measure.
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Microchipping your dog New legislation has made it compulsory to have your dog microchipped if it is eight weeks old or over. The government’s aim in introducing the new rules from 6th April 2016 is to relieve the pressure on local authorities and animal welfare charities to care for lost dogs. The legislation also encourages responsible pet ownership, and helps to protect dogs in society generally. Microchipping your dog will make it easier for you to be reunited should they be lost or stolen, as your contact details are placed on an approved database. How does microchipping work? A tiny electronic chip is implanted under your dog’s skin, between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique number which correlates with your contact details, so it’s important to make sure that these are up to date.
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Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Curry Serves 4
Ready in 45 minutes
A quick and easy vegetarian dish full of Indian flavour. If you don’t have all the spices just use 1-2 tbsp medium curry paste. Serve with boiled basmati rice or warmed naan breads, if liked.
Ingredients: • 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 1 aubergine, cubed • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground turmeric • 2 tsp ground coriander • 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the garlic, ginger and onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until light golden. Stir in the aubergine and fry for a further 2 minutes. Add all the spices to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet potatoes, the passata and 150ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened.
• 1 tsp garam masala
Stir in the chick peas and garam masala and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for a further few minutes. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with chopped coriander.
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For a chunkier sauce use a 400g can of chopped tomatoes and add 250ml water.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
My mother, like most people of her generation, is not much given to public displays of emotion, and one of the very few occasions when she has ever admitted to breaking down in public was on 21st October 1966, when news of the Aberfan mudslide was broadcast. Aberfan was egregious among disasters not just for the number of dead, 144, but for the proportion of children among the fatalities: 116 or half the children in the village. What made it appalling was that it was not a natural disaster at all. It was man-made. It had been foretold. And the authorities had done nothing to prevent it. Spoil from the Merthyr Vale Colliery had been piling up on the spongy sandstone hillside overlooking the village, near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, for more than 50 years. In 1963 the local council started warning the National Coal Board that the spoil-heaps were becoming unstable due to the many springs and even a stream underneath them. The NCB responded with bland assurances but at 9.15 on that fateful day, just as the children of Pantglas Junior School were Page 36
returning from assembly to their classrooms, those assurances proved hollow as 40,000 cubic metres of saturated shale tore down the hillside and smashed into the school. If the mudslide had struck 10 minutes earlier while the pupils were still in the assembly hall, which was undamaged, no-one need have died. But the timing was only the first of the morning’s cruelties, for worse was to come as hundreds of frantic villagers rushed to the school in a vain attempt to dig the children out. People from neighbouring villages joined in, clotting the narrow roads and obstructing the trained rescue teams deployed to the disaster from local collieries. As a result, hardly any children were dug out alive, and bodies were still being recovered days later. The national sense of shock and grief was profound. Here was a disaster that could have been avoided, but where every circumstance conspired to deepen the tragedy, and where the victims were mostly children. Even the Queen, a young mother herself at the time, was seen to shed tears on her visit eight days after the disaster. And then the National Coal Board, instead of admitting responsibility, started a cover-up. There was national outrage when the head of the NCB, Lord Robens, told the inquest that area officials
knew nothing of the stream that spoil had been dumped on – even though it was marked on Ordnance Survey maps! The NCB’s own counsel had to advise the inquest jury to disregard Lord Robens’s evidence. Later, the NCB aroused national ire again when it extorted a donation from the Aberfan Disaster Fund towards the cost of removing the remaining spoil-heaps. One of the consequences of Aberfan was the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whose most important provision was to make employers solely responsible for ensuring the safety of their workforce. People might have forgotten what made the Act necessary; they might regard it as ridiculous bureaucracy, as yet more red tape. So whenever you hear anyone use the words “health and safety gone mad,” just remind them that a few minutes before they were buried alive those children, mostly aged 7-9, and the teachers who died with them, had been singing All Things Bright And Beautiful.
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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Battenburg Cake This cake looks really impressive but it’s easy to make – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan.
Ingredients:
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225g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 225g butter, softened 4 medium eggs, beaten 2tsp finely grated orange zest 1tbsp orange juice 1tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1tbsp hot water 4tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved 450g marzipan
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flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, smooth and creamy.
fold the orange rind and juice into one bowl and the blended cocoa powder into the other.
3. Spoon each mixture into separate greased and base-
lined 18cm square shallow cake tins and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are risen and just firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Trim the edges from each cake then cut each cake
into four even-sized strips. Using a little of the jam, sandwich 2 of the chocolate strips with 2 of the orange flavoured strips to create a chequered effect oblong cake.
5. Roll out half the marzipan on a surface dusted lightly
with icing sugar to an 18 x 30cm rectangle. Brush the top of the assembled cake with a little more jam and press onto the marzipan. Brush the remaining sides of the cake with jam and carefully wrap the marzipan all around the cake. Use your fingertips to crimp along the top edges of the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake strips and marzipan to make a second cake.
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Hobbies Could You Survive As A (Car Boot) Seller? By Kate McLelland As you browse the stalls at a car boot sale, intent on bagging a bargain, have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the table?
sale a few weeks before the date you plan to sell there. Walk around and make a note of the spots where people tend to congregate.
should get you started. For security reasons it’s better to wear a bag across your body than to leave money in an open tin or box.
With early starts and lots of loading and unloading in unpredictable weather, you’ll need true grit to become a regular seller. Here are some tips and tricks of the trade to help you survive:
Get up with the lark Preparation is all-important, so pack your car or van the night before, being careful to ensure that the tables you’ll use aren’t trapped underneath your stock. Allow plenty of time to get there so you can grab a good spot: that way you’ll be able to catch the early bird buyers before your rivals have opened their first box.
Don’t scare the customers A pushy sales pitch is a definite turn-off for buyers. While some customers want to talk, others will be reluctant to engage in conversation, so think twice before you start chatting.
Sort out your stock Make it easy for buyers to see what you have by sorting items into categories, creating clear signage and marking items individually. No one wants to buy wrinkled clothing or dusty china, so it’s worth putting in a bit of effort to iron, rinse and polish your stuff before you put it out on the stall. Think about offering a box of items marked at £1 or 50p: people love rummaging for bargains and these boxes are a good way of attracting people to your stall. Pick the best pitch Pitches set up beside the food tent, or close to the entrance and exit, are generally the best for footfall. If you can spare the time, try to visit the car boot
Be super-organised Make sure your collapsible table is big enough to take your stock. If necessary bring a plastic sheet so you can display more items at ground level. If you are selling clothing, consider buying a portable, sturdy clothes rail (but don’t forget to weight it down on a windy day). Most buyers aren’t put off by a bit of rain, so if the weather turns nasty, cover up with clear plastic sheets so they can still see your items. Always bring some change with you – a float of about £25
Everyone knows that a car boot sale is a place for haggling and you’ll sell more if you are willing to be flexible on price. Have a fallback price in mind and don’t take offence if someone makes an unacceptably low offer. Keep your response polite and friendly and they may just return with a more acceptable bid. Being a car boot stallholder isn’t guaranteed to make you rich, but at least you’ll meet some interesting characters, earn some spare cash and get out in the fresh air. There’s a lot of preparation and hard work, but you’ll also have plenty of fun … even if you’re still scraping the mud off your boots in midOctober.
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The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7th October - Sunday 16th October, Imperial Square, Cheltenham 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 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th October, 10.30am 11am, Winchcombe Library
The Cheltenham Literature is every book lover’s dream. Come and see some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers, listen to talks and join workshops. Fun for all the family guaranteed. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Events Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT
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Discover this spectacular wedding and civil partnership venue, dressed as it could be for your big day. A selection of prestigious local suppliers will also be on hand to help you out with the finishing touches to your special day. Free admission. Gordon Giltrap Concert Sunday 2nd October, 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve concerts are delighted to have star guitarist Gordon Giltrap performing. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website – www.cleeveconcerts.com, or can be bought on the door on the night. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 4th October, 8.00pm - 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
Rhymetime Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October, 2.30pm 3.00pm, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring for children 18 months +. Knit & Natter Friday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October, 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. Tewkesbury Mop Fair Friday 7th & Saturday 8th October, Opens 6.30pm every day, Tewkesbury Gloucestershire's largest street fair is coming back to Tewkesbury with lots of entertainment for the whole family. There will be a fun fair, fairground rides, traditional games, sideshows, stalls and much more! For more information please call
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October: Autumn Diesel Weekend – a great chance to see a fleet of heritage diesels. Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd October: Cotswold Food & Drink Fayre – a large variety of Artisan food and drink for sale from local producers. Saturday 29th October: Halloween Steam & Scream Special – get ready for this spooky Halloween event and dress up for the occasion. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel apply. For further details please visit www.gwsr.com. Wool Weekend Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
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...events cont'd A celebration of wool through the ages to coincide with HRH Prince Charles’ nationwide Wool Week. The Devil’s Aquathlon & Devil’s 2k Swim Sunday 9th October, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
loved ones. The starlight hike takes hundreds of walkers on a 10km walk around Cheltenham, raising much needed funds to continue providing specialist hospice and end of life care for local families. The event has become a regular speactacle, with hundreds of walkers sporting neon colours and flashing lights taking to the streets of Cheltenham, creating a real party atmosphere. For more information, please visit www. sueryder.org/LeckhamptonSLH, email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org or call 01242 246285.
Halloweek! Monday 24th - Sunday 30th October, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A week of ghostly events to celebrating Halloween. Make sure you don’t miss the Spooky Spectacular on Sun 30th October! Forever Jackson Wednesday 26th October, 7.45pm, The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Saturday 22nd October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury 9am - 12pm: The Devil’s Aquathlon is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 19 and above who enjoy a personal or team challenge. 1pm - 2pm: The Devil’s 2k swim is a swimming race for competitors aged 17 and older. The 2km-race will take place in the Lido’s 50m main pool. To enter either race please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk. Record & CD Fair Saturday 22nd October, 10.00am, Cheltenham Town Hall
Over 40 stalls selling all things music from CD’s and records to music memorabilia. Admission: £1.00. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice – Starlight Hike Saturday 22nd October, 8.00pm, St. Edwards Prep School, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is asking people from right across the country to get behind this special event to remember Page 46
London Contemporary Theatre presents the Teddy Bears’ Picnic UK tour! Today is the day of the Teddy Bear's Picnic but one invitation has gone missing! Freddy Teddy is a little bear on a big adventure. Join him on a fun-filled musical journey through Teddy Bear Wood as he encounters all kinds of creatures who all seem to be wondering the same thing: "Why aren't you at the Teddy Bear's Picnic?" Bring your favourite teddy and see if you can help solve the mystery of the missing invitation. Featuring live music and puppetry. Suitable for all the family from 2 years upwards.Tickets: £10 - £12. Contact: 01684 295074 or www.rosestheatre.org.
Britain’s No1 UK Michael Jackson production 'Forever Jackson' is coming to Cheltenham this month with its brand-new tour for 2016 'Legacy of a Legend'. Star of the show, Robin Parsons, has had the honour of performing before Michael Jackson in Los Angeles and impresses with 100 percent live, pitch-perfect vocals and a breathtaking perfomance. For tickets call 01242 572573 or visit the Everyman's website – www.everymantheatre.org.uk. Cheltenham Ghost Walks Spooks & Spectres Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October, 7.30pm, Prestbury & Cheltenham Town Centre
Tickets £8.00 available from www.cotswoldsghosttours.co.uk. Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show Saturday 29th October, 10am -
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5pm & Sunday 30th October, 10am - 4pm, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Visit the Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show and be fascinated by the range of natural stone products from around the world. There will also be a great selection of beads, findings and jewellery making equipment. You’ll never see such a comprehensive selection of stones and products in one place. Admission prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £2.00, Children (8-16) £1.00 and under 8’s are free. For more information please visit www.rockngem.co.uk.
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. 5th October: Mercy Ships. 19th October: Getting to know you; speaker: Rev. Richard Reakes. Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 18th October, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Harvest Supper. 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 – 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. 28th October: Outing to Hop Pocket, cost £8. All outings leave St. Michael’s Hall car park at 10.30am. Anyone who requires a lift from home to the meetings or to the car park to catch the Coach on outings events, please contact 01242 672029. For more information contact 01242 673001. Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Alternate Tuesdays, 9.45am, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 4th October: Current situation in the Middle East; speaker: Dr Richard Long. 18th October: Could do better; speaker: David Howe. Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday from Easter Sunday to end of October, 11.00am & 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre Free Town Walks for anyone who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2
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...events cont'd and beyond. The walks are short and easy and designed to be accessible to all (less than a mile). Duration: 1–1¼ hours. The walks are led by local people who are keen to share the history of, and their enthusiasm for, the area. Places are limited to 10, but larger parties can probably be catered for if pre-booked. For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks.13@gmail.com 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 Page 48
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
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.
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
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, 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
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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
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 Thurs 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 don¹t 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. 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 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
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.
The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8 - 9pm 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
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
What Benefits And Concessions Are You Entitled To In Later Life? element, Savings Credit, is for people who have saved a small amount towards their retirement.
As you grow older, you become entitled to certain age-related public benefits and concessions that can help with day-to-day living. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions that might be available? Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they are eligible to claim it, so it’s worth checking whether you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension. Additionally, there may be local authority concessions available in the area where you live - for adult education or fitness classes, for example. Here are some of the benefits that you might be missing out on, plus a brief guide as to the current eligibility criteria. Pension credit There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second Page 50
Single people and couples could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income. AttendAnce AllowAnce Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible for this benefit, and it’s often the case that a careprovider is a spouse or family member. There are two different rates available, depending on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10 per week. • Higher rate: £82.30 per week. People who claim the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, and the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night. cArer’s AllowAnce If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance at a weekly rate of £62.10. If you’re eligible, you will also automatically receive National Insurance credits. It’s worth noting that Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for
receive, so you should factor in the possibility that these may reduce or be taken away. winter fuel AllowAnce You can receive between £100 and £300 from the government to help with your winter heating bills. To qualify for the winter payment this year, you need to have been born before 5th May 1953. Once you’ve claimed, you should receive the payment automatically between November and December in future years. cold weAther PAyment If you’re in receipt of pension credit, you could also be eligible for a cold weather payment if the average temperature where you live falls, or is expected to fall, to 0°C. This must be for seven consecutive days between 1st November and 31st March, and the payment is £25 for each such period. AnnuAl flu VAccinAtions The annual flu vaccination is free for anyone over the age of 65 years old. It is available in pharmacies as well as from your GP, and is usually provided between September and February each year. tV licence You can apply for a free TV licence if you are aged 75 and over. The government also offers concessions to older people in residential care, and the cost for a licence in these circumstances is £7.50.
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Public trAnsPort free bus pass There are various concessions available for older people using public transport. Both men and women are entitled to a bus pass at the female state pension age, giving free offpeak travel on local buses. london 60+ oyster card People over the age of 60 living in London, can apply for the 60+ London Oyster photo card, and enjoy free travel on London buses, tubes, and a range of other types of local transport. senior railcard and coachcard The senior railcard allows people aged 60 and over to save money on rail fares in the UK. There is a one-off cost to buy the card, and it is available online. The senior coachcard currently costs £10 plus £2 p&p, and will save you a third
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off standard fares in the UK if you are over 60. PrescriPtions Those aged over 60 are also entitled to free prescriptions and NHS sight tests. You will need to complete the back of your prescription and let the pharmacist know that you’re eligible – you may also need to provide proof of age in this respect. locAl Authority fAcilities Some local authorities provide free or discounted access for older people to their leisure and educational facilities. You may find that your local sports and leisure centre offers concessions to people over state pension age, for fitness classes and swim sessions. Additionally, some colleges provide discounts on daytime
and evening classes for retired people of state pension age and older. The government website (www. gov.uk) is a good resource for finding out more about these benefits, and you may be able to make a claim for them online. https://www.gov.uk/pensioncredit https://www.gov.uk/attendanceallowance https://www.gov.uk/carersallowance https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment/overview https://www.gov.uk/coldweather-payment https://www.gov.uk/freediscount-tv-licence https://www.gov.uk/apply-forelderly-person-bus-pass http://www.nationalexpress. com/offers/coachcards/seniorcoachcard.aspx
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Badham Pharmacy Stoke Road 01242 672211 Badham Pharmacy Church Road 01242 672653
HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222 Nuffield Health Hospital
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Cheltenham General
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LIBRARIES Winchcombe Library
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£3.45
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Open: Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.00pm & Saturdays 8.00am-12.00pm
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