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SHORT STORY Hot Potatoes GARDENING The Great Cover-up LOCAL HISTORY Commemorating the Great War Newland Homes, developing quality new homes across Cheltenham, Toddington, Twyning & Evesham.

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Dinner is ready! Wow, I can't believe it's nearly Christmas! As I’ve mentioned the “C” word just a quick note to say if you are organising a local Christmas fayre or shopping event let us know and we will pop it in our 'What’s on' section for you. Please email all the information to office@ glosdirectories.co.uk by Friday 9th November. Anyway, back to November! I don't know about you but I don't like these dark nights, it makes me want to curl up in my pyjamas and stay indoors... A blessing for any busy household is the slow cooker. I retrieved mine from the depths of my cupboards recently and it has been a godsend. To be able to just chuck everything in it before leaving for work is great. No mess, no pots and pans all over the place plus when you come home, the house smells divine and tea is ready and waiting for you, rather than you waiting

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Hot Potatoes By Jackie Brewster “Kathy, it’s wonderful of you and Geoff to organise this bonfire party.” Having dragged the last tray of jacket potatoes from the oven, Kathy had just turned to the kitchen counter to find her neighbour Dorothy standing directly in her way. “Geoff’s put so much work into preparing the fireworks,” Dorothy continued, unaware she had nearly been showered in steaming spuds. “That’s Geoff for you.” Kathy had been stuck in the kitchen for hours and had yet to admire her husband’s handiwork. “Safety first.” Dorothy was nice, but she was a talker, and though Kathy didn’t like to say it, a bit of a bore. Getting trapped with her in the kitchen while the party was going on outside was the last thing on Kathy’s wish-list. “I notice you’ve put a tub of margarine on the table,” Dorothy said. “Is there a non-dairy alternative for the intolerants?” “I’m sure there is,” Kathy said, keen to put the hot tray down. “Just mind out, Dorothy.” Outside she heard a firework going off, followed by cheers from the assembled friends and neighbours. Surely Geoff hadn’t started the fireworks without her? “It’s not for me,” Dorothy said without moving an inch, “I’m thinking of the 6

welfare of others.” The ‘others’ clearly didn’t include Kathy, whose hands weren’t enjoying the heat through the oven gloves. Another firework went off and Kathy realised that the chances of someone coming to rescue her were slim. “It sounds like they’ve started,” she said hopefully. “We should probably go outside.” Dorothy ignored the suggestion. “That reminds me of what I came in to tell you. Did you know that last year a sparkler singed my poncho?” “Really?” Kathy said. The tray was getting heavier. “It left a sooty mark on the fringe.” Dorothy took the deep breath which heralded the start of a protracted tale. “I’m sorry about that,” Kathy leapt in. “If you don’t mind I really need to put these potatoes down.” “It was one I crocheted myself,” Dorothy continued regardless, “and the wool shop was out of mocha four-ply, but luckily I was able to find a close match on the market. It was touch and go for a while…” “Was it?” Kathy’s wrists were wobbling. “Still, it all worked out well in the end.”

Kathy threw the tray on the counter with a crash, just as the last rocket exploded to the applause of the crowd outside. She had missed the entire fireworks display.

A rocket exploded above the house and the light fitting rattled. “I made matching mittens,” Dorothy added, “but I didn’t want to wear them this evening.”

Taking a deep breath, she asked, “What do you mean that’s exactly what Geoff said?”

“No,” Kathy agreed. A staccato of explosions suggested that the firework display had reached its grand finale.

“When I told him about the sparkler,” Dorothy said. “He said ‘Very wise, Dorothy, you should go and tell Kathy all about it.’” Then she frowned. “And he asked me to fetch him another cold beer.”

“Don’t want to risk another sparkler incident,” Dorothy said. “Although, speaking of which…”

“Did he now?” Kathy said. The fridge door creaked softly behind her. She turned to see Geoff grinning sheepishly as he reached for a can.

“Quite,” Kathy interrupted, her arms beginning to give way. “Very wise, Dorothy.” “That’s exactly what Geoff said.” Dorothy noticed the potatoes, which were moments from cascading to the floor, and finally stepped to one side. “You really should put those down, dear.”

“She found you then?” he asked. And, once Dorothy had departed, the second firework display began.

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History THE HISTORY OF THE REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY

By Catherine Rose

With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium, that saw much of the bloody trench warfare, were decimated. Stumps were left in place of trees and the once lovely landscape turned into acres of bare earth, muddy craters and barbed wire. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas) and a wildflower that is as delicate as it is hardy, it is a plant that seeds best in fresh earth. The Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, therefore thrived in the barrenness. Its poignancy was not lost on all those who saw it – its bright red colour echoed the bloodshed of all the lives lost and the fact it could grow in such devastation made it 10

the perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. (Incredibly, this poem was rejected by The Spectator when it was first submitted.) But it was an American University Professor from Georgia, Moina Michael, who first set out to make wearing the poppy a symbol of honouring the war’s dead. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, she was so moved that she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then went about selling them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. By the end of 1918, Moina was working with a designer to produce a poppy design that could become a national emblem. The initial drawing was of a poppy made up of all the colours of the Allied flags which was intertwined with the Statue of Liberty. The original design was abandoned but, due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. At this point, a French lady named Anna Guérin who was a member of the French Young Women’s Christian Association takes over the story. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, she was so taken with the idea of the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds, that she decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The funds from the sale of these poppies would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad, working with Moina Michael on distribution across the US. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, who was also the first president of the

(Royal) British Legion, founded in 1921. Haig was sympathetic to her idea, knowing that there were many veterans suffering financial hardship. The first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies being sold. It raised over £100,000. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory that relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by ex-servicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all and where you can purchase special poppy souvenirs, including china. Over the years, the paper poppy badge we all know so well has diversified and you can now buy silk and enamel versions as well as giant poppies to fix to your car. An initiative set up by the RBL also encourages communities to knit poppies for local fundraising and there is a knitting pattern on their website. Between July and November 2014, the moat at the Tower of London was filled with ceramic poppies in an art installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper entitled ‘Blood-swept Lands and Seas of Red’ to honour the centenary of the start of the Great War. They were a stunning sight and many thousands of visitors went to see them.

Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday in this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run-up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a non-religious, non-cultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE IN PHOTOGRAPHS

Gloucestershire is one of the most diverse counties in England, including the Cotswold Hills with their beautiful towns and villages, the Forest of Dean, the River Severn, the city of Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral, and other historic towns such as Cheltenham, Cirencester and Tewkesbury. Photographer Aleks Gjika has captured Gloucestershire’s essence in this collection of stunning images, displaying the county at its best. For those who are proud to live in the county, as well as those visiting, this book is a must! Look through these photographs and you will quickly see why this corner of England has such enduring appeal. The book contains 126 breathtaking photographs and is available for £16.99 online (www.amberleybooks.com) and in selected bookshops.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

I grew up in the mountains of southern Albania and after spending some years in Greece, I came to live in the UK in 1999. I knew nothing about photography then, however, I loved nature and quickly fell in love with Gloucestershire. I was inspired by the diversity of landscapes and the everchanging weather, which were both very new and remarkable to me. I wanted to witness this splendour, record it masterfully and then share it with others. This is how my photography journey began. My photography grew alongside the revolution of digital cameras, digital processing software and the internet. As these technologies were getting better so was my photography. I joined Cheltenham Camera Club and participated successfully in many national and international competitions. The positive feedback I received from the photographic community encouraged me to work harder and harder and to move my photography from one level to the next. I hosted a photography exhibition at Gloucester City Museum; my photos got presented on national and international publications and the number of views and followers on social media kept on growing. I loved working on this book, the area truly is a photographer’s paradise! Whilst no single photography book will suffice to show everything about Gloucestershire, I feel proud and privileged to have been given the opportunity by Amberley Publishing to capture some of its beauty in this book.

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Local History

COMMEMORATING THE GREAT WAR

On the of 3rd September Bishop's Cleeve war memorial was re-dedicated by the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, after its restoration to its full height by the Parish Council. The shaft had been damaged in 1980 on being removed from its original location, where the Tesco roundabout now lies. The re-dedication led me to consider our local memorials to those who fell in the Great War, which ended a century ago this month. War memorials were nothing new in 1918. Cheltenham's memorial to the Boer War stands in the Promenade and Winchcombe's fallen have their names inscribed on a wall plaque in St Peter's church. However, most war memorials we have today were erected after 1918. The Imperial War Museum has a database of over 77,000 memorials but nobody knows the exact figure. Amazingly there were no national guidelines to guide the local committees set up to commemorate their dead, which caused many confusing results. Some of the recorded names belong to men who had little link to the community where they 18

The Winchcombe and Sudeley memorial cross contains 79 names, twelve of which also appear on Cheltenham memorials. It was dedicated on 4 August 1920 in the presence of General Sir Ian Hamilton, the famous Great War general who led the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Also in this view can just be seen the Waddingham memorial fountain of 1910 which was demolished over half a century ago to make way for car parking.

are commemorated; some names appear on several memorials and other names were omitted, as it all depended on the wishes of their family. In Bishop's Cleeve, only twentyone of the fifty-five men whose names are recorded came from either the village itself or Woodmancote. Let me take for example Lionel Barnett whose name not only appears here but also on Cheltenham and Southam memorials and in St Luke's church in Cheltenham. He lived in Alstone in Cheltenham and his only link with Bishop's Cleeve seems to have been as a member of the golf club on Cleeve Hill. On the other hand, Captain Hugh Turnbull, whose parents lived at Upper Colletts

on Cleeve Hill, is commemorated only on his parents' grave in Bishop's Cleeve churchyard and on Cheltenham's war memorial. The arrangements for the erection of the memorials also lay in the hands of the local committees. Those responsible for Winchcombe and Gretton memorials chose Boulton's of Bath Road, Cheltenham, who were the country's leading church sculptors and who, incidentally, built Neptune's Fountain in the Promenade. Gotherington employed John Oakey the well- known Winchcombe builder. Gretton's war memorial is unusual, as indicated by its inscription, for its base is that of the former village fountain. Colonel Forester of Gretton House provided it in 1883 but it fell out of use when the houses received their own water supply and so the base was re-used for the memorial. When the work of the committees was completed, they disbanded and today the memorials are usually the responsibility of the local parish council.

The ten names on John Oakey's war memorial in Gotherington can also be found on Bishop's Cleeve's war memorial. Gretton's war memorial was dedicated on 20 September 1920 and all its seven names appear on the Winchcombe and Sudeley memorial.

- David Aldred A rare photograph of a dedication, that of Southam and Cleeve Hill war memorial by the Reverend Nigel Morgan-Brown on 16 May 1920. Fourteen of its fifteen names are also inscribed on the Bishop's Cleeve memorial.

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1. What type of shop is the Little Shop Of Horrors in a 1960 film of this name, the 1982 musical based on this, and the 1986 film based on this musical? 2. Situated on Regent Street in London, what is the name of the world’s largest toy shop? 3. In the Harry Potter novels, what does the shop called Ollivanders sell? 4. In which British city would you find Pulteney Bridge, one of only four bridges in the world to have shops built across the full span on both sides? 5. Which Greek city was Richard Tompkins, founder of the Green Shield Stamps company, on holiday in when came up with the idea for a new shop? 6. In what decade did the act of parliament known as the Sunday Trading Act allow shops in England and Wales to open on a Sunday? 7. In a game of bingo, what number is referred to as “top of the shop”? 8. Formed in 1982, which duo named themselves after the slogan of a furniture shop in Hull that boasted of selling almost anything newlyweds would need? 9. Together with her sister, which famous person opened a vintage clothing shop in London in 2010 called Lucy In Disguise? 10. Now with over 3,000 stores worldwide, which shop first opened in Brighton in 1976 and was soon threatened with court action by a nearby undertaker who objected to its name? Answers: p. 15

A Winter Wonderland Awaits in Winchcombe Shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants in Winchcombe are throwing open their doors for the town’s annual Christmas celebration on Tuesday 4th December. The late-night Christmas shopping event (5 - 8pm) lights up the bustling historic town with festive treats for all the family. Market and food stalls will take over North Street and Abbey Terrace and together with local shops will be opening late to showcase a seasonal selection of fine food and drink, locally made crafts and gifts.

The event, organised by Winchcombe Together Association with huge support from Winchcombe Rotary Club, is a real show of Christmas spirit, bringing together businesses, traders, charities and community groups to share what makes the town such a great place to live, work and visit. For more information on the Winchcombe Christmas Festival visit www.winchcombe.co.uk or www.facebook.com/WinchcombeChristmasFestival.

There’s also an abundance of free entertainment taking place around town throughout the evening, including special performances from local bands, schools and church and community groups. It’s the perfect way to kick-start the festive season and to get in some Christmas shopping while enjoying the magical atmosphere amongst the fine historic buildings and ancient architecture of Winchcombe, which will be lit with over 70 sparkling Christmas trees. Children will be able to meet Father Christmas and his elves, as he makes an appearance in a special Grotto in the Guide Hall, with all proceeds supporting local charities in Winchcombe. Last year over 2,000 people attended the festival, which is becoming a firm family favourite in the Cotswold Christmas calendar. Page 21

Long-lost Tudor garden discovered at Sudeley Castle

A team of archaeologists have begun the process of uncovering the remains of a long-lost Tudor garden at Sudeley Castle. Five exploratory pits were dug in a field immediately next to Sudeley Castle which is usually used to graze horses. Initial findings included fragments of postmedieval pottery, masonry and animal bones. These findings are consistent with garden

archaeology, and a mound in the middle of the field, which was thought to be a Tudor banqueting house, has now been identified as a consolidated platform built to house a temporary structure on top. This is similar to other temporary gardens and features of the period associated with Elizabeth Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress around the country celebrating the defeat of the Spanish Armada. It is thought to be the most significant archaeological investigation at the Winchcombe attraction since the discovery of Roman villas on the estate in Victorian times. Experts will now analyse samples of earth and other materials from the dig to determine dates when the site was used and to further determine what may have once been there. Anyone interested in joining next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger crowdfunded excavation at Sudeley Castle can register their interest by joining DigVenturesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; email list at www.digventures.com.

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NOV EVENTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS Every Fri from 9 Nov 14 Dec, 10 - 11.30am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A different seasonal Christmas craft every week. £45 (incl. admission/entry into the Castle & Gardens and refreshments). To sign up, email tess.hirst@ sudeley.org.uk. For more info: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAIR 10 Nov, 10am - 12pm, Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church, Bishops Close, Off Tobyfield Rd Stalls to include cakes, Christmas gifts, fairtrade plus more. Refreshments. Admission £1, children under 16 free. Rosalie: 01242 678536 THE NOVEMBER MEETING 16 - 18 November, Cheltenham Racecourse 3 days of adrenaline-packed horse racing action. http:// cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ FISH & CHIPS SPECIAL 17 November GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT www.gwsr.com CLEEVE CHORALE CONCERT 17 November, 7.30pm, St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale invites you to join them to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1. The works performed will incl. Brahms, Elgar, Novello and Goodall. Tickets £10 each (accompanied U16s free) from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores, 01242 674114 or on the door.

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The Milestone Detox, based in Greet, offers monthly deliciously vegan organic dinner parties. With fresh cold-pressed juices served in champagne glasses followed by a threecourse meal and an informative talk given by a leading expert in human health and nutrition, you will learn much and leave feeling holistically revitalised. From 6-9pm on 21 November for just £35 per person. Call 01242 374084 or book online www.themilestonedetox.com/dinner Refreshments included. www.cleevechorale.co.uk CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 24 Nov, time tbc, The Promenade & The Brewery Quarter. An even better display this year as the lights expand to include four new streets (Regent St, Cambray Place, The Strand and Pitville Street). CHRISTMAS FAYRE 24 Nov, 10.30am - 4pm, Tewkesbury Abbey www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk Tel: 01684 850959 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 25 Nov, from 12pm, Tewkesbury This traditional event will see the switching-on of the town's Christmas lights (at 5pm). Farmers' market, food & drink, Christmas gifts, craft stalls,

community & charity groups, Santa, fun activities for kids, fairground rides. Free parking in the town centre. LINC CHRISTMAS SPARKLE 28 Nov, Malmaison, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AS Join us for an afternoon of fashion, beauty advice and festive demonstrations whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Fashion Show at 3.30pm. Christmas Floral Demonstration. Tickets: £10. www.lincfund.org PANTOMIME - ALADDIN 30 Nov - 13 Jan, various times, The Everyman, Cheltenham Polish your magic lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman for the highlight of the season! Written and

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directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan, featuring Tweedy the Clown. Tickets available at www.everymantheatre.org.uk. SARAH MCQUAID CONCERT 30 Nov, Doors open at 7.30pm, concert at 8pm, Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury Tickets: £10 advance / £12 on the door. www.johnmoore museum.org/events/sarahmcquaid-in-concert/

UPCOMING EVENTS DICK WHITTINGTON 1 Dec - 5 January, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Traditional family pantomime. Written & directed by Ben Crocker. Tickets: £25 - £15; family & group discounts available. Box Office: 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org SANTA SPECIALS First Sat & Sun of Dec & 20-24 Dec, GWSR, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Travel with Santa and his young elves on an early 1960's diesel rail car. Complimentary mince pies, hot/cold drinks, biscuits and fruit. Presents for the children. Free parking. Limited tickets at £15 per adult/child available from www.gwsr.com. THE CLEEVE CHORALE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 8 December, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES ALDERTON ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL Preschool (2 1/2 - 4 yrs): Mon 24

Thurs, 9am - 3pm; Toddler and Baby Group (birth upwards): Fridays 10am - 12pm, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, GL20 8NT 07842 161159, aldertonacorns preschool@hotmail.co.uk, www.aldertonacorns.org.uk. BABY BOUNCE & RHYME Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11am, Winchcombe Library For babies up to 18 months and their carers. BABY MASSAGE Tuesdays, 9.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN 07837 402692 for information. 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 7 Nov: Salvation Army; 21 Nov: Members own. 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

walks on the 1st Tues/month, a Book Club, Knit & Natter sessions, outings & more. 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. CHELT. 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

BISHOP’S CLEEVE U3A 3rd Mon/month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments after presentation. gen@cleeve-u3a.org.uk

DRAWING & PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS 1st Fri/month, 10am - 12 noon, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN £12 per session. Contact Gemma Hastilow to reserve your place: 01242 602727.

BISHOP’S CLEEVE WI MEETING Tuesdays, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, GL52 8LU Tel. 01242 677520. 20 Nov: AGM, Sales Table: Christmas Items. Other events include monthly

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. winchcombefilm society@gmail.com FUNTASTIC FRENCH Fridays, 9.30am, BeSocial @GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN. 07913 905484 for information. GARDENING CLUB Once a month Weds, 7.30pm, Winchcombe Methodist Hall 01242 609590, www.gfgs.org. uk/members/winchcombe KNIT & NATTER Fridays 10am - 12pm & 2-4pm, Winchcombe Library A fun & friendly knitting group for people of all ages & abilities. LADIES PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 13 Nov: tbc. 27 Nov: "Everyday life in the C21st Russia"; speaker: Megan Bick.   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 MIND MANAGEMENT & GUIDED RELAXATION Mondays, 8pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54

If you have supplied details for us to include your club or event 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. 5QN. For details: 07980 269509. OPERA: NORTH COTSWOLDS U3A GROUP 3rd Wed/month, 2pm, Stanton 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 Meets every 2 months, Winchcombe Conservative WM Club. See RBL notice board outside Winchcombe Town Hall for details of next meeting. John Welch: 01242 602233 or 07798 538864 TODDINGTON WI 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Toddington Village Hall. Jane 01242 620919 or Felicity 01242 621041. WEIGHT CONTROL 1st & 3rd Monday/month, 6pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN A mindset spproach. 07980 269509 for details. WELL-BEING CLASSES Fridays, 6pm, BeSocial @GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN 3 x 45 min sessions on various

topics. www.jayneburke.com/ courses for booking. WINCH. 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 CLUBS The Mercia club meets alternate Fridays, 10am - 12pm, Winchcombe Methodist Church Hall For retired or semi-retired men to socialise. Speakers and refreshments. Visitors welcome. John Rowe 01242 604305, prcjohn@yahoo.com. WINCHCOMBE SCOUTS GROUP Jim Maher: 01386 881474 WINCHCOMBE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD (TG) 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Winchc. Methodist Church Hall Talk and chat. Lunch club, walks and outings. Jennifer 01242 602229, Margaret 01242 603447. WINCHCOMBE U3A 2nd Tues/month, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane,

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Events cont'd... Winchcombe, GL54 5QH winchcombe.u3a@icloud.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WinchcombeAreaU3A/ WINCHCOMBE WOMEN'S BUSINESS CLUB 2nd Wed month, 11.30am - 2pm, The White Hart Inn, Winchcombe www.womensbusiness.club/ winchcombe WOODMANCOTE PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 10am, New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 11am. 6 Nov: 'Restoration & Running Stanway Watermills'; Mike Lovatt. 13 Nov: 'Battle of Waterloo'; Sally Ferrers. 20 Nov: 'Around Gloucester by Tram'; Peter Davey. 27 Nov: 'Defence of India, Suez Canal and creation of Israel (1948)'. 4 Dec: 'The well-trained eye'; Tony Conder WOODMANCOTE WI 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Woodmancote Village Hall 15 Nov: AGM and Quiz Evening. FITNESS & EXERCISE DANCE WITH PARKINSON'S Mondays, 2pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe £5 per session. No dance knowledge needed. Tel. 01242 603247 HEALTH WALK Thursdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Meet outside the Plaisterers Arms Tel. 01242 582360 HAPPENSTANCE BORDER MORRIS DANCING Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm, Winchcombe School Hall A mixed Morris group. New 26

and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. Small fee for attendance, paid each term. http://happenstancemorris.org. uk/ or Tony: 07500 486 047. 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. LINE DANCE CLASS Thursdays, 7- 8pm, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN 07947 084982 for details. 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 Wednesday/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 Football Mondays 3pm, 01242 603196. Rugby Fridays 10.30am, 01452 872273. besocialwinchcombe.com WINCHCOMBE WALKERS Last Thurs/month Casual walks of 5-8 miles. Volunteers welcome. Paul Clark: clarksph@yahoo.co.uk

MUSIC BLUE MOON HARMONY CHOIR Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Over 40 members. CDs supplied to help with learning. 01242 251531, bluemoonharmony.co.uk CLEEVE CHORALE Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Rd No previous experience required. 01242 674114. 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. 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. THE ISBOURNE SINGERS Wednesdays, 8pm - 9pm, Guide Hall, Winchcombe Ladies choir, includes classical and songs from the shows. 01242 603204 or 01242 672849. WINCH. COMMUNITY CHOIR Wednesdays (term-time) 10am 12pm, Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe 01905 620827, 07850 547916 or lizhooper@naturalvoice.net. WINCHCOMBE CONCERT BRASS Tuesdays, 7.30pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH. Roger Cook:01242 603208. WINCHCOMBE FOLK NIGHT 1st Tue/month, 8 - 11pm,

The White Hart Inn, GL54 5LJ Singers, musicians and audiences welcome to join our regular performers. 01242 602236.

LOCAL MARKETS 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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