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Short Story Paws for Comfort By Jackie Brewster “Are you Ian, the bellboy?” An elegant lady in a tweed cape strode into the hotel ballroom, startling Ian, who’d been busy admiring his hair from every angle in the mirrored walls. Behind her another lady in an anorak, wrestling a nylon men’s suit carrier in her arms, struggled to keep up. Ian nodded warily. He’d already carried one old lady’s luggage to the second floor and that seemed like quite enough work for one day. “You’ll do perfectly,” she said, and turned to her companion. “Dolly, don’t you think he has the look of a young Liberace?” “Very handsome, Val,” the lady nodded emphatically. Ian instinctively smoothed his hair. “So that’s settled,” Val said. “You’ll do it.” “Do what?” Ian was alarmed. As a rule, he tried to do as little as possible. “We’re holding a fashion show in the hall and our model has let us down.” She smiled demurely. “I assume you have catwalk experience?” “A bit.” Ian’s gran had once entered him into a beautiful baby contest, so he knew that the world of fashion was just waiting to discover him. He frowned. “I’ll have to ask my manager.” “Don’t worry yourself about that,” Val said. “I’ve already cleared it with Mr Fulsome; he’s delighted with the arrangement.” Ian was surprised to hear this 6
because the air between him and Mr Fulsome had been frosty ever since Ian had been caught taking selfies in the honeymoon suite Jacuzzi. “What would I have to do?” Ian asked. “Imagine New York fashion week,” Val raised two manicured hands to set the scene, “and you’re the star of the show.” Ian’s eyes lit up.
In a few excited taps of his phone Ian alerted the world to his big catwalk debut.
“Where’s my manners?” she laughed. “Let me introduce our designer, Dolly Cramp.”
“Right, let’s get you into your outfit.” Val clapped her hands. “Dolly, hand over the suit.”
Dolly shuffled forward and awkwardly shook Ian’s hand, while trying not to lose control of the suit carrier.
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“We’ve seen it all before,” Dolly grinned, offering him the bag, “haven’t we Val?” “Let’s turn our backs anyway, Dolly?” Val said. “Give the lad his dignity.” Ian unzipped the bag, and a long brown garment of furry padded fabric came tumbling out. “What’s this?” He thought there must be a mistake. “It looks like a onesie?” “It’s the star of my Paws for Comfort range,” Dolly called over her shoulder. “Incredibly snuggly, and it makes the wearer look like a gerbil. Will you need a hand with the tail?” Ian held up the costume in horror and wondered whether he could make a run for it while their backs were turned. “And be quick,” Val added. “The cameras are rolling just outside.”
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Sudeley Castle’s Treasures Treasures from Sudeley Castle’s 1,000-year history are featured in a new exhibition called ‘Royal Sudeley 1,000, Trials, Triumphs and Treasures’. Among the collection of priceless objects and curiosities are a tragic queen’s love letters, a Victorian pedometer and a long-lost Roman stone God previously thought missing for more than 100 years and later found hidden away in a cupboard at Sudeley Castle. The exhibition also includes a one-of-a-kind, life-size glass-engraved portrait of Katherine Parr by critically acclaimed artist John Hutton, which was re-discovered during the refurbishment of a holiday cottage on the estate.
screen on which the ghostly image of Katherine Parr seems to appear and fade away before your eyes.” Sudeley was a royal residence, closely associated with some of the most famous English monarchs, including Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey, Katherine Parr, Elizabeth I and Charles I. It is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
Numerous items of historical significance are also on display, such as a lock of Katherine Parr’s hair, her prayer book and an intricate lace christening canopy believed to have been worked on by Anne Boleyn for the Christening of her daughter Elizabeth I. “The exhibition really brings Sudeley’s history to life,” said Wendy Walton, the new general manager at Sudeley. Wendy added: “To further enhance the visitor experience, we have used technology to create some impressive new features, such as an ‘invisible’ Page 9
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Classic Car Event at Prescott Hill Climb - 13th May The 13th of May will see the 15th annual Classic Car Event take place at the Bugatti Owners Club at Prescott. The event is organised by Cleeve Vale Rotary Club and the proceeds will go to Rotary-sponsored local, national and international charities. The event is unique in that the majority of the cars which take part are a minimum of 25 years old. Some are much older and not usually seen on the road. Last year, for example, the first car up the hill was a 1904 Oldsmobile. There are 200 entrants, from all over the UK and this year 8 from the Netherlands; who make a donation to run up the hill, however, this is neither a race nor a time trial. Like most Prescott events, it's an opportunity for enthusiasts and the general public to see a little bit of history. Before and after the entrants "drive the hill", the cars can be viewed in the Paddock and there is also a static display of classic cars in the Orchard where the public can view these beautiful machines at close quarters and chat to their owners.
Cleeve Vale, leads the event organisation and has done so for the last 10 years. Almost ÂŁ250,000 has been raised over the years, a testament to Geoff's dedication, knowledge and sheer hard work. The event is open to the public with the gates opening at 9.00am. The first car up the hill will be at 10am. At 2.00pm a cavalcade of all the cars from the static display travel up the hill. There is ample car parking available for spectators for a donation of ÂŁ15 per car which covers parking and entrance for occupants. There is also plenty of space to picnic whilst watching the day's events. In addition to the event on Sunday, there is also the Classic Cotswolds Car Tour on Saturday 12th May. Around 50 classic cars will follow a pre-planned tour of the North Cotswolds before motoring down to the Classic Motor Hub near Bibury to view the exhibition of classic cars and enjoy afternoon tea.
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Local History
The Birth of a Railway
Demolition at Winchcombe in July 1979
By David Aldred
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is now open all the way from Cheltenham to Broadway. For this month's article I thought it might be interesting to discover how the heritage railway came into being. The death knell for the Cheltenham to Honeybourne railway line was sounded in March 1968. The last regular passenger train was withdrawn by British Rail so that only goods trains and the occasional passenger train, diverted from the main Bristol to Birmingham line, travelled the route. Its end, however, dragged on, despite the obvious fact that British Rail was losing money keeping it open for the few trains which used it. Matters nearly came to a head in June 1972 when it announced the line would be closed on 1 January 1974. This news got Cheltenham councillors very excited and they spent ÂŁ60,000 on a report into the feasibility of building a north to south relief road on the abandoned track. Imagine their dismay when less than a year later British Rail changed its mind! Trains continued to run. On 25 August 1976, the unexpected happened. Several wagons of a goods train travelling to South Wales derailed just outside the site of Winchcombe station, damaging a stretch of track. British Rail decided not 16
Lifted track awaiting collection at Bishop's Cleeve
to repair the damage. It offered the track and the land to an embryonic Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Society, which had been started by just four visionaries who hoped to keep the line intact. Not surprisingly this small society could not afford the purchase, and so it was ironical that three years later in July 1979 when funds had been promised, British Rail changed its mind for a second time, declaring it wanted to keep the route open, despite already removing the rails! Then in August just a year later British Rail changed its mind for a third time! Its chairman Sir Peter Parker announced it was prepared to sell the line because of the financial problems it was facing. The society immediately started negotiations with a view to initially reopening the stretch from Toddington to Honeybourne. There was great enthusiasm for the project with over 700
people attending a meeting in Shaftesbury Hall in the centre of Cheltenham in February 1981 when the society first appealed for volunteers. Tim Bazeley, the secretary, painted for the audience an ambitious future as a tourist and community railway possessing thirty-five steam locomotives in this respect subsequent events indicated that enthusiasm outran realism! However, there was enough enthusiasm to ensure wheels began to turn the very next month. A company was set up to raise capital for the purchase, and both the company and its supporters still continue to manage their developments and finances carefully and prudently to ensure the continuing success of the railway. In March the Toddington site was leased from British Rail so that a start could be made before the actual purchase. By early June one hundred and twenty yards of track had been laid towards Winchcombe (not Honeybourne as originally planned)
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Winchcombe Walking Festival 18th – 20th May The Winchcombe Walking Festival offers walkers of all abilities the opportunity to join a walk in the Cotswolds and to take in snippets of information from knowledgeable guides.
there is the 21-mile Winchcombe Way Challenge using a guidebook for navigation. This has grown in popularity over recent years and is a good training exercise for those planning a more rugged challenge later in the year.
There are full-day walks of around 13 miles some are circular, some are linear, where transport is provided. It's a great chance to participate in walks that one can't easily arrange oneself. Try a walk across the high Wolds from Winchcombe to Northleach, for example, or from Longborough to Winchcombe.
The festival is very sociable with a dinner and quiz on Friday evening and a talk about ancient paths in Gloucestershire on Saturday evening. The festival is popular so we recommend you book early as places on walks are limited.
If you are interested in history, why not come and follow ancient trading routes, discover rural crafts, find out more about Winchcombe Abbey or growing up in Winchcombe during the fifties and sixties. The walks involving the heritage railway are always popular and this year we will use the new service from Broadway. Cleeve Common has the highest point in the Cotswolds with great views across to the Forest of Dean, Black Mountains and the Malverns. Trek across this open expanse of grassland, through a butterfly reserve and the ’wilderness’ area. If you like a challenge and some map reading,
“The Winchcombe Walking Festival is a significant event in the Cotswold calendar”, says Sheila Talbot, Chair, Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome. “Since its inception in 2010, this community-led initiative has attracted many overseas visitors and researchers, including those from Japan, South Korea, USA and Germany, as well as many other walkers from across the UK." "Our walks have themes to enable everyone, including locals, to appreciate and understand the role of the local natural environment in the past, present and future. Guided walks range from just 1.5 miles to 13 miles and are graded from 'Easy' to 'Strenuous'; so there's truly something for everyone.” For further information visit: www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com Page 19
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Presenter Profile Mike Reynolds I’m originally from Kent and the South London area but have lived all across Gloucestershire since 1986. I’m a graduate of History and Literature, have worked in adult education and mental health nursing and now work as a guide at Sudeley Castle. I have a daughter, two Jack Russell terriers and a large collection of music which really needs to be shared.
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'Winchcombe Calling', which I began presenting in November 2013 at the ripe age of 54, is my first experience of radio work. It’s very much inspired by the late John Peel’s radio shows of my youth and reflects my musical taste of those times. It’s not just rock music as I also play reggae, folk, blues, country, pop, soul, jazz, world and other genres, trying to keep it somewhat eclectic. Occasionally there are special programmes based on a genre, artist, album or particular year in music. Currently, I’m celebrating 40 years of punk rock but it’s not all old music either. Admittedly, there’s plenty of nostalgia (Why not? It’s still great music!), but I do feature new artists and bands. Guest presenters and listeners often appear on the show and I’m assisted by studio engineer and erstwhile co-presenter Bronwen Williams. 'Winchcombe Calling' is broadcast live every Friday evening from 9-11pm on Radio Winchcombe and you can listen to all previous 205 shows on Mixcloud. The show also has a Facebook page so please do get in touch!
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Ricotta Stuffed Pork Serves 4
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This is a great way to jazz up pork steaks for a midweek meal. Serve with brown rice or creamy mashed potatoes on the side, if liked.
Place the pork steaks between two sheets of cling film or greaseproof paper and bash with a rolling pin until very thin.
• 4 thin-cut pork loin steaks
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the chopped basil and lemon zest and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• 175g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the base of each piece of pork then carefully roll up to enclose the stuffing and secure each with a wooden cocktail stick.
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Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the pork rolls for 4-5 minutes, turning once until browned all over. Pour in the stock and sherry or apple juice and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove the pork rolls and keep warm. Add the green beans to the frying pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender.
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TIP If you don’t have fresh basil use 1 tsp dried mixed herbs and for extra flavour add a crushed garlic clove.
MAY EVENTS Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2 - 7 May, Various venues across Cheltenham See the best in jazz from Europe, the USA and beyond. www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz Armour at the Abbey 6 & 7 May, 12pm - 4.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Medieval encampment. Demonstrations & entertainment. £5/day or £7.50 for both days. Sudeley Castle Events Winchcombe GL54 5JD 7 May: Victorian May Day 13 May: Porsche Club UK 17 – 21 May: Giffords Circus 30 May: Children's Wednesday www.sudeleycastle.co.uk The Importance of Being Earnest 11 May, 7.30 - 9.20pm, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Adults £20, children £10. Tickets: www.splitsecondproductions.com GWSR May Events GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 12 & 13 May – Cotswold Bricks & Trains Weekend. 12 & 18 May – Fish & Chip Specials. 19 & 20 May – Spring Steam and Real Ale Weekend. www.gwsr.com Tewk. Choral Society Concert 12 May, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Felix Mendelssohn's 'Hear My Prayer' and 'Hymn of Praise', directed by John Holloway. www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk Tewkesbury Half Marathon 13 May, from 8am, Tewkesbury Leisure Centre Same route as in 2017 but with a spectacular improved finish line. To sign up visit: www.tewkesburyhalf.com Classics at Prescott 13 May, Gates open at 9am,
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Raw Food Dinner Parties The latest addition to the Milestone Detox experience. Wonderful taster opportunities. If you are short on time, live locally or perhaps just fancy a night out with likeminded people, then come and join us! The next dinner party is on 23rd May with guest speaker Janey Lee Grace. Just £35 per person. Call 01242 374084. www.themilestonedetox.com/dinner
Churchdown Postcard, Cigarette Cards and Stamps Fair 28 May, 10am - 4pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown GL3 2JH Independent fair attracting 29 dealers buying, selling and exchanging on the day. Refreshments & free car parking. Free admission. If you have anything to sell, then bring it along on the day. Simon Collyer - 07966 565151/ 01283 820151 or simoncollyer289@btinternet.com. Hill Climb 10am, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington Open Classic Car event organised by Cleeve Vale Rotary Club. Classic car owners will "Drive the Hill" or take part in a static display. Spectators: £15 per car/passenger. www.prescotthillclimb.com
Winchcombe Festival of Music & Arts 21 - 28 May A celebration of local bands, groups, artists, poets and writers. A week-long extravaganza of concerts, performances, exhibitions, workshops and talks. www.winchcombefestival.co.uk
Cheltenham Cocktail Week 14 - 19 May, Various Venues in C. Eight different venues will host ticketed events ranging from a whiskey blending evening to a Champagne brunch. www.visitcheltenham.com
As Night Falls 24 May, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Encounter Church, Gretton Road Atmospheric, inspiring evening of poems (Winchcombe Poets) and piano music (Susie Firth). Entry: £5.
Winchcombe Walking Festival 18-20 May. Variety of walks for all abilities. Knowledgeable guides. www.
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Events cont'd... Hill Climb, Gotherington First car on the track approx. 8.30am both days. Scheduled finish time around 5.30pm. www.prescott-hillclimb.com Forever Jackson 26 May, 7.30pm, Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ 30th-anniversary tour. From the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop Michael Jackson’s greatest hits performed LIVE! Tickets from £26. Box Office: 01242 572573 or www.everymantheatre.org.uk
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES Acorns Pre-School Mon - Wed, 9am - 3pm, Thu, 9 - 11am, Fri, 10am - 12pm, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, GL20 8NT Toddler & baby groups. 07842 161159, aldertonacornspre school@hotmail.co.uk, aldertonacorns.org.uk. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11am, Winchcombe Library For babies up to 18 months and their carers. Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767. Bishop’s Cleeve Fellowship Wednesdays, 2pm, Methodist Church, Church Hall 9 May: Dispelling the Myths, Hilary Al Rasheed. 23 May: TBA. Bishop's Cleeve Players 2nd Tue/month, 7.30 - 9.30pm, School Room, The Tithe Barn Am-drama group, roles available not just acting.
bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo. co.uk, bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve U3A 3rd Mon/month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments after presentation. gen@cleeve-u3a.org.uk Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesdays 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, GL52 8LU 15 May: Resolutions supper. Auction sale of homemade produce. 01242 677520 Book Fair 1st Sun/month, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Quality second hand books, postcards & ephemera. 50p, U16s free. 01452 546879, terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Brownies (7-10 years) www.girlguiding.org.uk Bumps & Babies Tuesdays, Bishop's Cleeve Library For new mums & babies. Activities and talk from a baby-focused local business. Supported by NCT, £1 entry. BishopsCleeveBumpsandBabies on Facebook. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tue/month - eves or daytime, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Rd, GL51 8PX Information, friendship and support to those with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694, jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk. tiny.cc/ParkinsonChelt Citizens Advice Sessions 1st Mon/month, 10am - 12pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre Cleeve Carers & Friendship Tuesdays, St. Michael’s Hall For those who are home alone
or want to make friends. 01242 673001. 8 May: Neighbourhood Watch, Bob Lloyd. 25 May: Outing, Bourton on the Water & Birdland. Drawing & Painting for Beginners 1st Fri/month, 10am - 12 noon, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN £12 per session. 01242 602727. Duplicate Bridge Club Fridays, 1.45pm- 5.30pm, Toddington Village Hall £3 per person (incl. tea & biscuits). Ted Phillips 01242 620451 or Michael Cornelius 01242 603894. Film Society Fridays. £20 per season for 10 screenings and tea/coffee & biscuits. winchcombefilmsociety @gmail.com Gardening Club Once a month Weds, 7.30pm, Winchcombe Methodist Hall 01242 609590, www.gfgs.org.uk/ members/winchcombe Knit & Natter Fridays 12pm, Winchcombe Library Ladies Probus Club Tuesdays, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 15 May: Outing. 25 May: Glorious Gloucestershire, Angela Panrucker. Little Angels Toddler Group Tue: Term time only, 1.30pm 3pm, Methodist Church, Bishop’s Close GL52 8NT Toys, crafts, slide, ride-ons, baby area. 07878393537 Lunch Date 1st Wed/month, 12pm - 1.30pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe £5 for soup & a pudding. Raising money for local charities.
Mindful Relaxation Tuesdays, 2pm Informal sessions with life coach Shelagh Greygoose: 01242 602849 N. Cotswolds U3A Opera Group 3rd Wed/month, 2pm, Southam Village Hall For all opera lovers. No expertise, just enthusiasm needed. colin.davison@ hotmail.co.uk, 01242 603317. Rhymetime Saturdays, 11-11.30am, Winchcombe Library Stories, rhymes, songs & colouring for children 18 m. +. Royal British Legion Mondays, 7.30pm, The Winchcombe Conservative W. M. Club, Abbey Terrace, GL54 5LW John Welch: 01242 602233 or 07798 538864. Toddington WI 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Toddington Village Hall. Jane 01242 620919 or Felicity 01242 621041. Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Alternate Tuesdays, 10am, Winchcombe Methodist Hall Coffee followed by a talk. Also walks, outings & lunches. 01242 602 352. Winchcombe Library Club 1st Mon/month, 11.30am 12.30pm, Winchcombe Library For those who have difficulty getting to the library. Transport can be arranged. See a member of the Iibrary to attend. Winchcombe Men’s Probus Club Every 2nd Friday, 10am - 12pm, Winchcombe Methodist Church For retired or semi-retired men to meet and socialise. Speakers and refreshments. John Pearce 01242 604305/ John Rowe
If you have supplied details for us to include your event or club in this section, please check the details. If anything is incorrect or needs changing, please email the details to sarah@ glosdirectories.co.uk. If you would like to be at the top of the section and have more details included please contact Sarah on 01242 388367 to discuss our £8+VAT premium entries. 01242 604305. Winchcombe Scouts Group Jim Maher: 01386 881474 Winchcombe U3A 2nd Tues/month, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH winchcombe.u3a@icloud.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WinchcombeAreaU3A/ Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10am, New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 8 & 29 May: No Meeting. 15 May: History & Operation of the Severn Area Rescue Assoc, Dr John Dutton. 22 May: History of the Gurkhas, Brigadier Bruce Jackman OBE, MC. Woodmancote WI 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Woodmancote Village Hall 7 May: Woodmancote May Day. 17 May: Resolutions, followed by a talk on SS Great Britain – from launch to re-launch, Ian Caskie. Young at Heart Club 2 & 16 May, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Rd Social activities plus a lunch, £3.50.
FITNESS & EXERCISE Dance with Parkinson's Mondays, 2pm, Abbeyfield Community Centre, Winchcombe £5 per session. No dance knowledge needed. Tel. 01242 603207
Health Walk Thursdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Meet outside the Plaisterers Arms Tel. 01242 582360 Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd Fitness class run by Cheltenham charity Heidi's Heroes. Open to those with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@cancer-physio.com. Morris Dancing Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm, Abbey Primary School, Winchcombe Happenstance Border Morris dancing welcomes all. 01242 604120 / 07791004649. Move it or lose it Tuesdays, 11.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Gentle exercise class for older people. 07746 672 726, besocialwinchcombe.com Tea Dance Last Wednesdays/month 2 - 4pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe Live music from Don Adams, entry fee incl. refreshments & cake. 01242 603247 Walking Football & Rugby Winchcombe Sports Hall, 8 Gretton Rd, GL54 5EE Events cont'd...
Events cont'd... Football Mondays 3pm, 01242 603196. Rugby Fridays 10.30am, 01452 872273. besocialwinchcombe.com Winchcombe Guided Walks 11am & 2.30pm, Sundays from Easter Sun until end Oct. Starting at the Winchcombe TIC, open to visitors or residents. Covering history of the area, 1–1¼ hours, under 1mile. New volunteer guides welcome. 01242 602925, winchcombetic @tewkesbury.gov.uk.
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Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Rd No previous experience required. 01242 674114.
Winchcombe Community Choir Wednesdays (term-time) 10am 12pm, Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane 01905 620827, 07850 547916 or lizhooper@naturalvoice.net.
Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesdays, 7.45 10pm, The Tithe Barn Brand new chorus. cleeve.md@gmail.com, 07737 280336, facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus.
Winchcombe Concert Brass Tuesdays, 7.30pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH Roger Cook:01242 603208.
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Gotherington Singers Mondays, 7.45- 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall & Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham. Ladies choir, wide range of music. No experience needed. 01242 523168, gotheringtonsingers.co.uk.
Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Over 40 members. CDs supplied to help with learning. 01242
The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays, 8pm - 9pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe Ladies choir, includes classical and songs from the shows.
Winchcombe Walkers Last Thurs/month Casual walks of 5-8 miles. Volunteers welcome. Paul Clark: clarksph@yahoo.co.uk
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SHOPPING Winchcombe Country Market Thursdays, 9 - 10.30am, Guide Hall, High St, GL54 5LJ 2nd Sat/month, 9am - 12pm, under the Town Hall, outside the TIC. 01242 603124 or 01242 603673, slucyhall@hotmail.com. www.country-markets.co.uk
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