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Come feast in our new Food Hall A wonderful week of free tastings is being run this month at Food Fanatics in Winchcombe to celebrate the launch of its new Food Hall.
On Monday November 9th the popular North Street deli that offers high quality food and drink, is opening a newly-created Food Hall that will combine all its mouth-watering offerings, deli counter and coffee shop as one. The new Food Hall will offer many new product lines from carefully-sourced suppliers from the South West and beyond. The coffee shop area will also be extended into the Food Hall to cater for more customers.
To celebrate the re-design Food Fanatics is laying on tastings by some of its top suppliers that will be held daily from Monday November 9th to Sunday November 15th. It’s also running a free entry prize draw to win a luxury Food Fanatics hamper worth £100. Simply leave your contact details when you visit the store during Tastings Week.* The event will include tastings from Just Rachel Ice Cream & Desserts; Cotswold Gold; Cotswold Pudding & Pies; Broadway Wines; Tewkesbury Mustard and Craft Drinks. Food Fanatics’ will also provide tastings around the shop of products from Bramley & Gage; Wild & Wicked Chocolates and Cotswold Fayre.
On Friday 13th November Food Fanatics will be supporting Children In Need Day with special fundraising events in the store.
The extensive deli counter will still be a prominent feature of the Food Hall packed with cheeses, pies, pates, cold meats and olives.
Co-owner Martin Williams who opened Food Fanatics in Winchcombe 11 years ago with Richard Faulkner, said: “Creating the Food Hall seemed a natural way to enhance and extend the wide range of quality food and produce that we offer at Food Fanatics. If you’ve not visited us yet please call in during Tasting Week and if you’re one of our regulars we look forward to seeing you very soon!” *Free prize draw terms and conditions: Only one entry per household, prize draw closes at 5pm on Sunday 15th November, draw to be made on Monday 16th November. Winner will be notified by Nov 20th. No cash alternative.
Food Fanatics, 12 North Street, is open seven days a week from 8am - 7pm, Monday to Friday; 8am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday.
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Welcome to the November issue of the Winchcombe Magazine. As you can see, it’s packed full with local events happening in and around
the area. October saw the last half term holiday before the Christmas break and we are now steadily steering towards the end of the year, but for now let’s concentrate on what’s ahead of us and remember, remember the 5th of November! Guy Fawkes Night is back to bring us bonfires and fireworks – make sure you dress up warmly when you go out and don’t forget to keep your pets as far away from the noise as possible. Your vet can help with advice and medication for your pet so do give them a call. Another major event in November is Remembrance Sunday on 8th November. The Royal British Legion is hoping to once again raise millions with their Poppy Appeal, and this month you’ll see the theme of our front covers is centred around Remembrance Day – please support the Royal British Legion in any way you can. This month, BBC Children in Need also raises much needed funds. Their Appeal Night will be live on BBC One on 13th November. Many schools, nurseries, playgroups, workplaces and shops in the area will be raising funds for this worthy cause – it will be a week of non-stop fun! If you have an event planned to raise money for Children in Need or any other charity, then don’t forget to email your story and pictures to office@glosdirectories.co.uk so that we can include them in the next issue. Best wishes,
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Broadway Wine Company Opens New Wine Warehouse The Broadway Wine Company has had a busy few months with the opening of their new wine warehouse at the Isbourne Way Industrial Estate in Winchcombe. The new warehouse is an expansion of the company in addition to their existing retail premises in Kennel Lane Broadway, and they have been one of the leading suppliers to trade customers in the area for a number of years. Now open to the public, it specialises in bin-end lines, bankrupt stock and trade supplies at discounted prices. They offer leading brands of champagnes and specialist whiskies and also offer free
glass hire with any purchase. Managing Director James Kemp puts the successful growth of the business down to an efficient and reliable personable service. “We offer interesting award winning fine wines that are not available from supermarkets or larger chains.” He offers expert advice on wine selection for events and food pairing and hopes to provide wine tasting events throughout the year. Free local delivery is also available. James has also been fortunate enough to visit many of the vineyards which supply Broadway Wine Company and personally samples each
and every wine on offer. The Broadway Wine Company is open Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am- 5.30pm. The friendly, family run team invites you to pop in and have a look at what’s on offer. They are more than happy to discuss your requirements and to help you with your selection. You can also call them on 01242 603463.
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Specialist Valuation Day A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Monday 16th November, 11am to 3pm, at The Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7SP (free parking subject to availability).
There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre1900 documents/books & maps, cigarettecards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available. Page 8
These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000. One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800 as a speculative item, the feeling was strong overall that the story behind the flag is true. It was nice to handle a topical item such as this. (Coins of Richard III do very well also!) If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com
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Come and celebrate Christmas in the Cotswolds A Cotswold Christmas Festival brimming with music, festive food, gift stalls and entertainment is taking place in Winchcombe this December. Shopkeepers, restauranteurs, and publicans in the charming Cotswold town are inviting visitors from across Gloucestershire to come and celebrate the festive season in style at the popular one night Festival on Tuesday 1st December. Around 40 stallholders will be setting up shops in the town centre for the evening and there will be an exciting line-up of seasonal live entertainment. This is the fifth year the Winchcombe Business Forum has organised the Festival which runs from 5pm until 8pm and is supported by town groups and traders. For gift hunters there will be stalls loaded with jewellery, ironwork, sweets, pottery, cakes, preserves, paintings, cards, homeware, glass and decorations. Many of the town’s shops and cafes will also be opening late and serving mulled wine and mince pies to customers. North Street will be closed Page 12
to traffic and the Abbey Terrace car park will be used to host a hive of Yule Tide activity, stalls and entertainment. Winchcombe Rotary Club has organised a special evening visit from Father Christmas who will be greeting children in his Guide Hall grotto off the High Street with a team of excited elves. There will be dancing, singing and a Mummer’s Play by Winchcombe’s Happenstance Border Morris, carols from Winchcombe Church Choirs, Winchcombe Community Choir and young voices from Isbourne Valley Infant School Choir. Winchcombe Hand Bell Ringers will be performing, as will Winchcombe Concert Brass.
Jane Royle from the Cotswold Eye Care Centre, who helps organise the Christmas Festival every year said: “The Winchcombe Christmas Festival really is a fantastic evening in the lovely setting of a historic Cotswold town. There’s everything you need to get you in the spirit of Christmas - seasonal food, drinks, stalls, music, entertainment and a warm welcome from our shops, pubs and cafes.” For more details visit the Christmas Festival facebook page, the town’s website and www.winchcombe.co.uk
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Tips from The Millionaire Maker The media have called Richard Denny the millionaire maker. For over 30 years he has helped thousands of people into financial wealth, and others into greater achievement and happiness. His lectures, books, videos, DVD’s and CD’s are bought around the world and he lives right here in the Cotswolds.
The Success Destroyer Most of my working life is spent helping people to be happy and successful. My work is primarily in the corporate, private and public sectors, from the individual to the multi-national. I state this not as an ego trip, but as a firm foundation for you, my reader, to understand and take on board the magnitude of this message. There is not a successful or happy person in the world who consciously or subconsciously is not aware of the ruthless power of the success destroyer. It is a foul disease caught easily, highly infectious and can be difficult to eradicate once established. This foul destroyer is negativity, in all its various guises. This manifests itself with negative thinking, negative self-talk, negative communication, negative body language and a thirst for bad news coupled with enjoyment from other's misfortunes. Some sufferers spend an inordinate part of their life criticising, condemning and complaining. It is really very easy to find fault, but requires a bit of effort and imagination to find a better way. Very little criticism is constructive, mostly it is destructive. We all thrive on a little constructive criticism, but this can be “Oh so rare and caring”.
The world we live in is challenging though wonderful. Unfortunately, the balance is going wrong with so much news delivered to us 24 hours a day, and by its very nature news is normally bad. My brother Robin used to say “no news is good news”. Of course news and awareness of some of the horrors of the world can help to alleviate it or encourage action. The balance goes wrong however when there is little or no news, so it becomes sensationalised or contorted and exaggerated so everything becomes a disaster or crisis and we then become desensitised. So do make an effort to bring the pendulum back into balance. Be aware of the evil power of the negative and start by leading a life that is more positive and only allow the negative to play a small part of your life’s journey. So a few tips to get started: 1. The drink in the pub becomes half full, not half empty 2. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, not partly cloudy 3. When asked how you are, never again say “not too bad, thank you”. How about “I’m feeling ok”, “I’m feeling fine” or “I’m feeling good, thank you”. When we say “not too bad, thank you” we are implying either that we are normally bad, or we are surprised that we are not bad. For more detailed information and help join the Denny Business Academy for free.
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Autumn Planning and Planting by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too. If everything is looking a bit glum, why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers with brilliant autumn colour and now is the perfect time for planting, as the soil should still be relatively warm and considerably more moist than it was during summer. It is also a perfect time to shop for plants which you can enjoy at this time of year, giving you the chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive. Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites is the sweet gum or Liquidambar but this is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is renowned if planted in a relatively shallow soil over
chalk. You should also try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour, avoiding the most windswept areas where strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades. The ultimate choice of plants will be largely determined by the conditions in and the size of your garden, so a trip to your local garden centre is worthwhile. The Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which can grow to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddish-orange colours in autumn. Some viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and for bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although they prefer an acid soil. The numerous maples, particularly the Japanese maples, not only bring vibrant colours into your garden during autumn but being relatively small or very slow growing are suitable for most plots. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which
bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum ‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautiful leaves of Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’. Whatever you choose it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole. Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to the same depth as it was whilst in the compost. Always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, to help them get well established so you can enjoy them for years to come. Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www. pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.
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MARTIN LEWIS Solar By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert
As summer’s rays have faded, the 550,000 Brits with solar panels will stay smiling. Solar panels aren't just an environmental boon, they cut your electricity bills and pay you for generating energy too. However, the amount you can earn from them will likely soon drop again, so if you’re mulling it, it’s worth deciding whether it’s right for you soon. Let me take you through it…
In June the rate dropped from 13.3p/kWh to 12.9p/kWh (in contrast, you pay 9p-13p/kWh for the electricity you use). Yet once panels are installed, the government has said the rate is fixed for 20 years and rises with inflation, so signing up sooner pays more.
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Does buying solar panels still add up?
"Solar power? Hang on, we don't live in California!" may be your first thought. Yet it’s not about the heat, it’s about daylight, so they still generate some electricity on gloomy days – vital in a country with weather as dull as eating rice cakes while waiting in for a delivery.
Back in the day, solar panels were a no-brainer. When the Government launched the feed-in scheme, people typically got a gobsmacking £1,100+ per year in payments, not taking into account electricity savings. Then again, a typical system cost £12,000.
There are actually two types of panels: thermal which just heat the water, and photovoltaic (PV) which generate electricity, and it’s these that all the fuss is about, though you’ll usually need a reasonable sized, unshaded roof, facing south-ish.
Yet now while you earn less, it also costs far less with the price coming down to £5,000-£8,000. For a full detailed analysis and more help, go to www.mse.me/solar, but in a flash...
How solar panels make you money
Here’s some maths based on a typical house in Manchester with a typical 4kWp system:
Financially, there are two reasons to do this: ● You save on electricity bills. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates a typical family can knock around £100/year off their bills, as it cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy. This depends on system size, location, whether you're at home during the day and other factors. ● You get paid for generating. You also get paid a ‘feed-in tariff’ for ALL the energy you generate. Crucially, that’s even if you’re the one using the energy, which once big home storage batteries become commonplace will be even better. The amount you get depends on your system's size, but EST estimates typical payments of £500 a year (tax-free).
- Cost of panels: £6,500 - Annual generation payment: £515 - Annual bill savings: £120 - Total: £635 - Break even estimate: 10 years - Profit at 20 years: £6,200. So with savings rates so low, for someone with a bundle of cash these are a good option to look at. And for some they can pay back even sooner. The key need-to-knows To see whether solar panels are worth it for you and whether you can get them, there are some important need-to-knows: - You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded.
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- You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energyassessor to find an accredited assessor. - You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site. - The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar. - Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority. - Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org. Aren’t they an eyesore? Will it impact the value of my house? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their house down or put off buyers.
Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels? Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance. Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar. New tool to trick Amazon into giving you free delivery The giant e-retailer used to give free delivery on its goods (not its third party Marketplace sellers) if you spent £10, but in May it increased that to £20. Delivery costs anything from £1.50 to £6, but a new tool (developed by a very clever chap called Adam who used to work for me), SuperSaverDelivery.co.uk scours Amazon for filler items. For example, a £19.72 hairdryer comes with a £6.01 delivery charge so £25.74 total. But the tool shows how you can add a 33p Snickers bar so you’d only pay £20.05. Turn your smartphone into a free holiday sat-nav If it’s got GPS, you can convert it into a free sat-nav for 28 countries without using any pricey data overseas. Just download the maps before you go – Navmii.com is a free app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. Once you’ve downloaded it to your phone, it doesn’t need any internet data to find routes, search, or access its maps via GPS, as these are stored offline in your phone.
And the aesthetics are worth considering, though there are ways to fit panels more discretely. Equally, a more efficient home generating its own energy and paying a feed-in tariff could attract buyers.
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Zaza's Blog Hello!
Well, what a month it’s been! I’m still settling in to my new surroundings and must admit that although the weather is more misty and cold than I am used to, it’s relaxing to perch in my spot at Winchcombe Reclamation overseeing all that goes on - it certainly makes a refreshing change from being chased across the Savannah by cheetahs! Some of you may have seen my friend ‘Wryno’ travelling through the Cotswolds recently. He is usually based in Cornwall but, in aid of World Rhino Day, made a journey up here to visit. Keep an eye out for him – he’s the 4m tall rhino sculpture being towed by a customised van – quite hard to miss! Recently I have enjoyed all the fun of the mop fair and am
excited about what November brings - in particular the upcoming bonfire celebrations. Fireworks aren’t something that I’m used to though and I believe they effect other animals too so don’t forget to get advice on how to protect any animals at this time. My social calendar has already begun to fill up with lots of events to look forward to such as the open meeting at Cheltenham and the run up to Christmas (I can’t wait to see the special Santa trains go past from Toddington railway!). Overall, things have been pretty busy with many people stopping by to say hello and, now that I’m something of a local celebrity, I’m starting to enjoy the attention. I’ve even started to learn more about social media and you can now follow me on twitter, Facebook and Instagram... Until next time, - Zaza Zebra
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The Story of our Roads concluded
near the New Road junction, and in Winchcombe, at the bottom of Corndean Lane. Today you have to use your imagination to envisage coaches, wagons, carts, travellers on horseback and In my last article I farm animals making their described how different it way up and down Spring, must have been to travel Lye and Ashleigh Lane and between Bishop's Cleeve then across Cleeve Common. and Winchcombe and Cheltenham before 1800. In This was less steep and certainly less wild than this article I want to bring the story of our roads to the the road John Ogilby had depicted in 1675 running present day. over the top of the hill, yet When King George III stayed travellers still struggled along this new route and so in the fledgeling spa town for six weeks in 1788 he put in 1823 the road we now travel on was built, removing it firmly on the map. During his visit he travelled through some of the worst gradients. This left a strip of land Southam to Winchcombe between the two roads ripe and Sudeley and it cannot be coincidence that the route for development - but that is another story! between Cheltenham and Winchcombe was greatly As Cheltenham rose in improved in 1793 when it became a turnpike road with popularity, a new network of roads began to radiate the tolls being used to keep from the town. Today they it in good repair. Tollgates carry familiar names; Bath, were set up in Southam,
This early 20th-century postcard of Cleeve Hill shows the 1793 road as the white track crossing diagonally from the left and passing steeply to the right of the racing stables. Page 22
Cirencester, London - and Evesham. Sitting in frustration in yet another queue at the Newlands traffic lights, has it ever occurred to you why the crossroads exist at all? Consider also the Racecourse roundabout, the crossroads at Gotherington and Woolstone and the Teddington Hands roundabout. They are clear evidence that the Evesham Road was a brand new road, crossing existing lanes and tracks. We know it was built in 1807 and although its purpose was to link Cheltenham to Evesham, it proved a godsend for the people of Bishop's Cleeve as it made their trips to the shops and markets in Cheltenham so much easier. However, did you realise that it was planned to follow a new route north of the village? The short lane which adjoins the Sunrise Avenue roundabout is all that now remains of it. Along the road which was built, Oxenton tollhouse still displays its flaking toll board, although travellers have not paid since 1877. These routes to Winchcombe and Evesham still dominate transport in our area today but two more 19th-century changes are worth noting. In Winchcombe you can park your car in Abbey Terrace because in 1837 the abbey grounds were cut back to their present line. Then if you have ever wondered why the Southam to Woodmancote road is called New Road,
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the answer goes back to 1879 when Lord Ellenborough reluctantly agreed to a new road replacing the earlier route arriving in Southam at what is now Ratcliff Lawns. As long as road travel was based on the horse, then these roads sufficed, but the 20th century brought in the age of motor transport, which led to further changes. Tarmac was gradually laid down from the 1920s; in mid century parts of the Cleeve Hill road were straightened and in the late 1970s Bishop's Cleeve bypass was constructed. If each change was made to improve the traffic flow and if cynics say it encourages even more traffic, just remember
how easy it is to reach Cheltenham compared to 300 years ago! - by David Aldred The turnpike road north of Bishop's Cleeve that was never completed
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The Fabulous Fifties Music Show This new programme, introduced by Philip Arkell on alternate Fridays at 9am (repeated Mondays at 1pm), features songs from what was called The Hit Parade. If you enjoyed singles from Pat Boone, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby etc. you are invited to tune in and wallow in nostalgia. Philip’s popular Carousel programme which follows at 10am on Friday morning’s will continue as usual.
Presenter Profile Mary Vincent-Coulter I was brought up on radio and loved it - using one’s imagination, importance in the use of words, and the difference a particular voice and sincerity makes.
and, if there was anything I could do! That Friday afternoon I spoke to Phillip Arkell, we met at the Studio, and the next morning at 7am I was On Air, for Saturday Breakfast with Brian Maggs. I didn’t say much, but I absolutely loved it, and have never looked back. Now I am jointly presenting live The Thursday Breakfast Show from 7-9am with John Brooks. I have had the opportunity to make individual programmes, and am now working on my next few projects, having just finished the Short Story Competition with Local schoolchildren from Winchcombe Abbey Primary School. Thank you, Radio Winchcombe, for supporting and making me so very welcome. The experience is the greatest fun and very exciting.
A month after moving into Winchcombe, I saw the neatly typed card in the Post Office window. Radio Winchcombe: Wanted, Presenters and Technicians, for Local Community Radio Station. I had previously seen a banner on the Town Hall railings, and was trying to find out where they were, Page 24
The event will be advertised around Winchcombe and tickets will be available from several sources in town, with details also available via the contact details below. So please come along for a trip down memory lane and get your weekend off to a flying start!
Winchcombe Christmas Festival – Street Fair This is taking place on Tuesday 1st December and Radio Winchcombe will be providing a live broadcast from outside the Town Hall during the afternoon and evening, to capture the events and atmosphere, and hopefully to talk to some revellers, young and old do come along and say “hello”!
T-Shirts, Car Stickers and Cards We now have a stock of Radio Winchcombe car stickers available at no cost. We also have a fresh supply of high quality Radio Winchcombe T-Shirts for both men and ladies in all sizes for £12 each.
I wanted to join the BBC, as a raw recruit, when I was eighteen, but it just couldn’t work out travelling expenses etc. So, as a very creative bird, I followed my nose into a private firm estate agency, as I had considerable experience, and the ability to match the right person with the right home. It also allowed me to offer redesign pointers, guidance on planning opportunities and an all-round useful personage!
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GET INVOLVED! 60’s Disco Evening at Abbey Fields – Saturday 14th November Radio Winchcombe will be running a 60’s disco evening on Saturday 14th November at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe. Come along for a great evening of the most memorable music! Bar facilities will be provided, and proceeds
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Home & Interiors Buying a Bespoke Kitchen
If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress - you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst. It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst more costly, it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.
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With an off-the-peg kitchen your choices are limited to a selection of door styles, carcass
sizes and worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, and can include extra-high base units, extra-deep worktops and a combination of different materials. You can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint, and you can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like - even special matching sockets can be fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’
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Before contacting a bespoke kitchen company, start by considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design. There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be hand-built and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and templates made for worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure. Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to fine-tune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result.
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Santa Claus is coming to Winchcombe The year marches on and the festive season is just around the corner. Recently on my Business Spotlight programme on Radio Winchcombe 107.1fm, I have had pleasure in welcoming the main organiser of the Winchcombe Christmas Festival, Jane Royle from the Cotswold Eye Care Centre. Q. No doubt things are getting busy on the build up to the festival especially the preparations, how is it going? The Winchcombe Late Night Christmas Festival this year is planned for Tuesday 1st December, 5.00pm 8.00pm. It has a similar format to previous years: North St and part of Abbey Terrace will be closed to make space for stalls and performances, Winchcombe's shops will being staying open and there will be entertainment and stalls in the town centre. We would like to invite both Winchcombe folk and visitors to come and enjoy a great evening. A special invitation goes to the newcomers in our town. The evening will prove you have made the right choice in making Winchcombe your home. We are so proud of this town, it is happy, friendly and functional, and has great shops, great services and great food. Q. Every year you arrange great entertainment. What has been confirmed for this year to date? This year we have lots of entertainment planned, there should be something on at all times. Winchcombe Abbey C of E Primary and Isbourne Valley Infant School are sending choirs, there are performances from Happenstance Border Morris and also the Dance Academy, music from Winchcombe Concert Brass, Church Choirs and the Hand bell ringers to name a few. We have such a lot of talented musical Page 28
have kindly agreed to donate funds towards our marketing. Q. How is the event being promoted in order to maximize interest?
people here. Do keep an eye on the website (www.winchcombe.co.uk) as we will post the itinerary closer to the date so that you can plan your visit.
Publicity Manager Ruth McDonagh has sent out press releases to all the monthly and quarterly magazines in the area.
This year for the first time we are also organising a Punch and Judy Show with special Christmas performances, and Santa has agreed to visit Winchcombe that evening despite his heavy work schedule! The Winchcombe Rotary Club will be helping him in his Grotto in the Guide Hall.
Q. Is the town going to look its Christmassy best again this year?
Q. What can visitors expect to find on the stalls in North Street and Abbey Terrace? There will be all kind of stalls in the streets this year, selling gifts and food. There are too many to mention but they range from candles to hogroast, jewellery to prints, quirky clocks to preserves. There will be lots of things to look at and lots of things to be inspired by for Christmas, and don't forget we have a fantastic selection of individual shops in Winchcombe for you to buy interesting and often locally made items. We have a Winchcombe Christmas Festival Facebook page, so do follow us on that to keep up-to-date. Q. What financial support have you managed to source from sponsors? I am very pleased to report that due to the brilliant support of Angela Teasdale from Emporium there will be a Punch and Judy Show outside her shop. Winchcombe Town Council has agreed to sponsor some of the road closure fees and road closure signs to the amount of roughly ÂŁ200. The cost of posters and postcards has kindly been covered by Toby, who owns Vale and Hills Butchers. And we have recently heard from Tewkesbury Borough Council who
Once again this year, we will have trees decorating the shop's frontages. They are planned to go up on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. Any volunteers to help would be great. Just contact me at Cotswold Eye Care or email the Winchcombe Business Forum via their website www. winchcombe.co.uk, if you can help. I ought to say that the festival does take a great deal of effort to stage which is shared between a fantastic committee. Should you feel you would like to get involved, please get in contact. It would be great to have you join us. We are also very grateful for the financial support we get, a particular mention has to go to those retailers who have agreed to sponsor us and the Business Forum. Q. So do you still require help? Yes, we need helpers for the afternoon and night of the 1st, even just one hour of your time would be great - please contact me at Cotswold Eye Care. We also appreciate help when we put up and take down the Christmas trees, again contact me. So a reminder, Winchcombe Christmas Festival is from 5.00pm - 8.00pm on Tuesday 1st December. Do come along, there is lots to do, see, eat and buy - you will have a fantastic evening. If you want to get involved, you can contact me personally: Jane Royle,The Cotswold Eye Care Centre, 01242 604654. - by Christopher Sweet
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On 13th August 1964, Gwynne Owen and Peter Allen were hanged for the robbery and murder of a van driver. Owen was a mentally unstable drifter, Allen a feckless petty criminal. The murder was out of character, and most observers were surprised when they weren’t reprieved. But their case wasn’t all that unusual, and didn’t attract any more than the usual amount of media attention. There was, though, one extraordinary thing about Owen and Allen: they were the last people in Britain to be executed. On 8th November 1965 a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Labour backbencher Sidney Silverman received the royal assent, and hanging was abolished. This didn’t come out of the blue. Capital punishment had become extremely unpopular and its abolition was mostly welcomed by the public. Three high-profile miscarriages of justice – or perceived miscarriages of justice – had gone some way towards discrediting the idea and, to undermine it further, the public had lost confidence in the way the Home Office decided who should live and who should die. The first of the three cases was a straightforward wrongful conviction. In March 1950 Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter
Geraldine; it subsequently emerged that both she and her mother Beryl were actually victims of John Christie, who murdered eight women in his west London house of horrors – 10 Rillington Place – between 1943 and 1953. The other two cases were more controversial. Derek Bentley was hanged in January 1953 for the murder of a policeman during a burglary. The actual shooter, Christopher Craig, was a minor and got life. Bentley was 19 and got death. Then in July 1955 28-year-old Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting dead her violent boyfriend outside a Hampstead pub. He had beaten and deserted her, and she was in a hysterical and desperate state when she finally snapped. Both were guilty. But both had the public’s sympathy, and people expected them to be reprieved as nearly half of all convicted murderers were. And when no reprieves came, what really infuriated public opinion was that the decisions had been taken behind closed doors by Home Office officials on legal considerations alone without regard to public feeling. The outcry was such that the number of death sentences actually carried out thereafter fell to a trickle: in 1964 Owen and Allen were the rope’s only victims. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister
from October 1964, had long been a campaigner against hanging and supported Silverman to the hilt. The bill was intended to last five years – as, indeed, had two previous identical bills introduced by Silverman – and it wasn’t until December 1969 that it was made permanent and the hangman’s rope was finally put away forever. As many had predicted, abolition was followed by a steep climb in the murder rate, clearly proving that hanging had the deterrent effect its supporters claimed for it. But then the murder rate flattened out, then it soared again, then after peaking at over 1,000 in 2002 it halved in 10 years. Hard to say anything definitive about deterrence from a rollercoaster like that! What we have learned, though, is that the number of wrongful convictions such as those of the Birmingham Six is frighteningly high: one can’t help wondering just how many of those hanged before 8th November 1965 had done nothing wrong? There are, of course, some who maintain that the deterrent effect of hanging is so important that it really doesn’t matter that, inevitably, a few innocents will be killed; they might reconsider, perhaps, if they found themselves in Timothy Evans’s place!
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What's On in November Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along from some great music and atmosphere. Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call: 01242 602236. Friends of BCPA Bonfire & Fireworks Night Fri 6th Nov, gates open at 6.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary School
The bonfire will be lit at about 7.00pm and the firework display will take place at 7.30pm. Tickets: Pre-school children: free (but ticket required); primary school age: £1.50 (advance) or £2.00 on gate; secondary school age: £4.00; adult: £4.00 (advance) or £5.00 on the gate. Tickets will be sold after school on the 4th & 5th November. Our theme for the evening will be 'Inside Out' and all of the children have been invited to complete a poster at home to advertise the event. The best poster from each class will be re-printed and used around the village to promote the event. As well as the Bonfire & Fireworks, we will also have a glow stall, BBQ, face painting and sweets and drinks.We would love to see as many of you at the event as possible - this is a big fundraiser for us and we need your help and support to make it a success. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/friends.bcpa
Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks Saturday 7th November, from 5.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse Gates open at 5pm, the display starts at 7pm. Sing for Heroes Saturday 7th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Featuring the Cotswold Male Voice Choir, the GE Aviation Male Voice Choir and the Innsworth Military Wives Choir. Sponsored by GE Aviation. All tickets: £10. Proceeds will aid Help for Heroes. Rememberance Day Parade Sunday 8th November, Around the war memorial in Church Road Woodmancote Branch of the Royal British Legion, would like it known that although the club has closed the Branch is still active. The Branch is still organising The Poppy Appeal fund collections. The parade will start from the car park of the old club site off Pecked Lane, Bishop’s Cleeve at 10.30am and return to this venue at the end of the service. Rememberance Day Parade Southham Sunday 8th November, 3pm at the War Memorial. Food Fanatics Tasting Week Monday 9th - Sunday 15th November, Food Fanatics, 12 North Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LH Come feast in our new Food Hall. A wonderful week of free tastings is being run this month at Food Fanatics in Winchcombe to celebrate the launch of its new Food Hall. There will also be a free entry prize draw to win a luxury hamper worth £100. Food Fanatics will also be supporting Children in Need on 13 November with special fundraising events in the store. Remembrance Day Service Wednesday 11th Nov, 11.00am A short service of remembrance will take place on Remembrance Day at 11am by the War Memorial in Bishop’s Cleeve, all are welcome to attend.
History Talks at the Methodist Hall Thursday 12th November, 2.30pm, Methodist Hall Winchcombe Museum will be giving a talk on the subject of 'Men on Our War Memorial'. Refreshments will be available and admission is £3. All will be welcome. Frog Racing Evening Friday 13th November, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, Winchcombe School A race night with a difference! Organised by the Winchcombe School Association. Tickets: £5 each, to include pulled pork roll (there is a veggie alternative). Tickets can be purchased at the Finance Office at School or from the Coventry Building Society, Winchcombe. The Open Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November, Cheltenham Racecourse
13th Nov: Countryside Day from 10.30am - 6.00pm; 14th Nov: Paddy Power Gold Cup Day from 10.00am 6.00pm; 15th Nov: The Open Sunday from 11.00am - 6.00pm. Fantastic three days of racing. Methodist Church Christmas Fayre Saturday14th November, 2.00pm Stalls of gifts, cards, toiletries, cakes, toys and tombola. Refreshments. Admission free. All welcome . The Snow Queen Saturday 14th November, performances at 2.30 and 7pm. The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Bishop's Cleeve Players present their family Show, The Snow Queen, an adaptation by Tracy Rogers of the traditional fairy tale. Great pre-Christmas entertainment for
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...events cont'd from p39 everyone from age 4 upwards. Enjoy music and laughter with Granny Smith, Hyde and Shriek, the sinister Snow Queen and Jackie Frost, the evil Gobblespit and Fairy Gaga. Tickets from George Lewis Footwear, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Lewis Newsagents, The Green, Woodmancote or call 01242 673917. Tickets: adults £8, children £5. www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Café Church
Sunday 15th Nov, 6.00 - 7.00pm, St. Michael and All Angels Church A totally informal service lasting about 1 hour aimed at those in the community ages 16-25 to meet for fellowship and food. Green Square Network Meeting Wednesday 25th November, 11.15am-12.45pm Green Square New Friends Network are holding a 'Meet Greet and Eat' social event in St. Michael’s Hall. All welcome.
Court Farm Shop - Christmas Event Friday 27th November Court Farm Shop, Stoke Road have now opened their Petting Zoo. Entry free. Come and sample the shop’s festive tasters. Santa Specials at GWSR Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Two great ways to visit Santa: either from Cheltenham Race Course by steam train all the way to Winchcombe (or the North Pole!) through the long tunnel, to visit Santa and his elves in his grotto; or from Toddington Station by an early 1960's diesel rail car with Santa and his young elves on board the train, spending lots of time sitting with each family. Winchcombe Late Night Christmas Festival Tuesday 1st December, 5.00pm 8.00pm, Winchcombe Town Centre
Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 26th & Saturday 28th Nov, Cheltenham Town Centre 26th Nov, 4.00pm - 7.00pm,
Regent Acarde: Come and enjoy some festive fun in Cheltenham's town centre. Characters from Frozen will entertain the children, before Father Christmas arrives to switch on the lights in the arcade at 7.00pm. Late night shopping and free parking. 28th Nov, 5.00pm -8.00pm, The Brewery: Christmas snow comes early with the snow machine. Festive fun guaranteed! Page 40
A one night Christmas Festival brimming with music, festive food, over 40 stalls and seasonal live entertainment. Many of the town’s shops and cafes will also be open late to serve mulled wine and mince pies. For more details visit the Christmas Festival facebook page, the town’s website and www.winchcombe.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. 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. Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday, 11am and 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 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@btinternet.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
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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 & biscuits for 20p. Any one wishes to join please contact our Chairman Ted Phillips on 01242 620451. Winchcombe Film Society Fridays
Subscriptions cost £20 per season and entitle the subscriber to attend 10 film screenings free of charge and include complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information please email: winchcombefilmsociety@gmail.com Winchcombe Probus (Mercia) Wednesday Group Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays The Probus Mercia club for men provides an opportunity for retired or semi-retired people to meet and socialise. For more information please contact John Pearce on 01242 602834. 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, 10am – 12Noon Woodmancote New Village Hall Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. For more information call 01242 678121.
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 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
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
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
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. Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@naturalvoice. net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@naturalvoice.net
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Turn right along a track towards the farm, here there are lovely views of Hayles Fruit farm and beyond to Evesham. Go through gate and follow the way marked signs
After 200 metres a track appears from the left, ignore and continue straight on to a lane. At the lane turn left and follow until you reach a gate/cattle grid next to a sign, Little Farmcote Farm B.
straight on keeping the field boundary on your left to a stile. (At this point there is a tendency to follow the farm track towards a gate and leave the path). Climb the stile and follow the path along the top of the enclosure over two stiles. Climb the stile and turn left following the fence to a gate in a drystone wall (044283). Go through gate and continue straight ahead along the field boundary with a wall on your right. Note the landscape now changes from a pastural valley to a more exposed upland agricultural setting.
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Go through the kissing gate and turn right along a lane for approx Start/finish: Back Lane car park, 120 metres, turn left at the finger Winchcombe (Grid Ref: 023284) post opposite a cottage signposted £1 all day. Toilets 20p in car park. Winchcombe Way. Go through the gate into the field and bear right Refreshments: Hayles Fruit Farm towards a tree in the field, keeping and Winchcombe the telegraph post on your left, head Ascent: 580 feet/177 metres towards a bridge on the right hand side hedge. Cross the bridge and Leave Back Lane car park via the far bear left to a way marker by a large corner access into Cowl Lane. Turn oak tree. Go through the kissing right and follow the road to the gate and proceed straight ahead to High Street. Turn left and carefully a gap in the field boundary on your cross the main street to the other right. Go through the gap in the side. Continue along to Castle hedge and bear left towards the Street on your right. Turn right into corner of the fence. Follow the Castle Street and continue down fence to a stile, climb the stile and the narrow footpath to the bridge. head uphill keeping to the left of the The bridge had engineering work knoll of the hill. Look for a way carried out to the alleviate any marked post on the skyline and repetition of the 2007 flooding. upon reaching, look back at the Continue along the road to a finger lovely view of Winchcombe and post situated on your left between Sudeley valley. some houses. Follow the footpath to a kissing gate. Go through the Continue on to a stile, climb the kissing gate and bear right diagonally stile and follow the fence line on across the field to another kissing your left uphill towards a gate. Go gate A. through the gate and continue
Difficulty: Short sections of ascent, rough pasture with some cultivated fields and a fairly level return to Winchcombe.
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A walk with some ascent near the beginning of the walk. Follow the Winchcombe Way towards the Salt Way. Visiting Farmcote and Hailes Abbey before following the Cotswold Way to Winchcombe. Lovely views of the town, orchards, Vale of Evesham and the surrounding countryside.
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Eventually you will meet the Cotswold Way joining from your right via a stile. From here follow the Cotswold Way way markers. Continue straight on down the track until you reach a metalled road D. (Here the road to your left leads to Hayles Fruit Farm approx 200 metres with a farm shop and tearooms for refreshments). Continue straight ahead along the road to Hailes Abbey (ruins) on your left with Hailes Church opposite, which has medieval wall paintings.
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Hayles Fruit Farm: Commercial orchard, farm shop and tea rooms.
Hailes Church: Church with medieval wall-paintings.
Hailes Abbey: The Cistercian abbey founded in 1246. The abbey was one of the last religious institutions to acquiesce following the Dissolution Act of 1536.
Farmcote Herb Garden: Specialist herb garden growing a wide variety of herbs and chilli peppers.
St. Faith's Church: The nave is early Norman. The pulpit is Late 17th C.
Points of interest.
Past these you meet North Street and you can either turn right into North Street or continue ahead into High Street. If you enter North Street, after approx 250 metres turn left at the crossroads and Back Lane car park is 100 metres on your left. If you continue along the High Street turn right after Cats Whiskers (hairdressers) into Cowl Lane and follow this to Back Lane car park.
As you enter the centre of Winchcombe you pass two teashops displaying “Walkers are Welcome” signs.
Carefully cross the road and turn left along the footpath into Winchcombe.
field and over a small bridge, bear right downhill towards a gate. Climb the stile and continue along the track until you reach the main road B4632.
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On your left is a finger post signposted Cotswold Way, turn left through the gate and head across the field to another gate. Go through the gate along a track to a metalled lane. Turn right and follow the road for approximately 100 Diagonally cross the field towards a metres to a finger post, turn left clump of trees, aiming for the left of along a track signposted the the trees and over a small knoll Cotswold Way. Continue along the down to a stile. Climb the stile, past track (ignoring the first footpath on an ancient oak tree and head your right after 200 metres) until straight across the field to a stile. the track begins to climb E. Here Climb the stile and continue straight there is a junction of footpaths, turn on towards a house. Here you will right along a grassy track signposted see the Malvern Hills coming into the Cotswold Way (045298). view on your left. Climb the stile and bear right uphill towards After approximately 150 metres another stile, climb the stile and up bear left by a way marked post, to a gate leading onto a lane. Go across a field to a stile. Climb the through the gate and turn left along stile and turn left following the field the lane past St Faith’s Church, boundary to a kissing gate. Go Farmcote and Farmcote Herb through the gate and bear right Garden on your left. Leave the metacross the field to another kissing alled road and follow the track gate. Go through the gate and views descending slightly with lovely views of Winchcombe start to appear ahead. ahead of you. Go straight across the
your right. Eventually you meet a gate, go through the gate and follow the footpath through a wooded area to another gate. Go through the gate into a field and follow the right hand boundary to a stile. Climb the stile and head straight on past a barn and follow the path to a stile by the road C. Climb stile and turn left along the road for 25 metres to a finger post. Turn left and climb the stile back into the same field! The road section can be avoided.
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Follow the way mark signed path and head slightly uphill to a gate. Go through the gate and continue along the path following the contours of the land with a drystone wall on
between the farm buildings towards a large barn. Before the barn turn left and climb the stile before turning right and following the fence.Views of Farmcote valley start to appear.
At The White Hart Inn, High St. Winchcombe, Glos. First Tuesday of each month 8.00pm WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT welcomes singers, musicians & audience Free entry: voluntary charity contribution. September 1st: Brad McEwen + Open night October 6th: Dark Island + Open night November 3rd: Open night December 1st: Open night after Christmas Street Festival January 5th: Open night February 2nd: The Vogwells + Open night
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NEW ROUTES AND MORE ECONOMIES. MINI COOPER D COUNTRYMAN £289 A MONTH WITH £289 DEPOSIT. MINI COOPER PACEMAN £249 A MONTH WITH £249 DEPOSIT.
MINI Select representative example: MINI Cooper D Countryman. Term of agreement 47 monthly payments On the road cash price* Customer deposit Retailer deposit contribution Total deposit
MINI Select example: MINI Cooper Paceman.
48 months £289.00 £19,855.00 £289.00 £1,062.53 £1,351.53
Amount of credit £18,503.47 Optional to purchase fee^ £1.00 Optional final payment^ £7,434.76 Total amount payable £22,369.29 Rate of interest 4.9% fixed Representative 4.9% APR
Term of agreement 47 monthly payments On the road cash price* Customer deposit Retailer deposit contribution Total deposit Amount of credit Optional to purchase fee^ Optional final payment^ Total amount payable Rate of interest
48 months £249.00 £19,115.00 £249.00 £889.14 £1,138.14 £17,976.86 £1.00 £7,205.36 £20,046.50 1.9% fixed 1.9% APR
For more information and offers on other MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman models call by and see our MINI Specialists.
COTSWOLD CHELTENHAM
Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham GL51 9SG 01242 587029 cotswoldcheltenhammini.co.uk
COTSWOLD GLOUCESTER Cole Avenue, Gloucester GL2 5ER 01452 872626 cotswoldgloucestermini.co.uk
Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Range: Urban 26.4–67.3 (10.7–4.2). Extra Urban 44.8–80.7 (6.3–3.5). Combined 35.8–74.3 (7.9–3.8). CO2 emissions 184–99 g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. Cotswold Motor Group is a credit broker and not a lender. Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreement for a MINI Cooper D Countryman with a contract mileage of 32,000 and excess mileage charge of 5.26p (per mile) and a MINI Cooper Paceman with a contract mileage of 32.000 and excess mileage charge of 5.18p (per mile). Applies for vehicles ordered between 25 October and 31 December 2015 and registered by 31 March 2016 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates, VAT and where stated MINI tlc (MINI tlc provides scheduled service cover for up to 50,000 miles or the length of your agreement, whichever comes first, at MINI Service Authorised Workshops. Maintenance items (e.g. tyres, brake pads and 2nd brake fluid change) not covered and not transferable to another vehicle. See www.mini.co.uk/tlc for full MINI tlc terms.). ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘MINI Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. We commonly introduce customers to MINI Financial Services, for which we may receive payment if you enter into an agreement with them. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.
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