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The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.” “Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”
“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head. “I wasn’t looking.” “It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.” “Business must be booming,” Dave said.
Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.
“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”
“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”
“Anything we can help with?” Dave said, folding up his chamois.
“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered. “Great job.”
“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”
“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.” “Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.” “Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.” Barry nodded in emphatic agreement. “I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.” “I didn’t spot that,” Dave said. 6
“Did you Barry?”
It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent. “Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered. There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry. “Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head. “Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.
“That’s actually worse!”
“Mine’s an extra-large.”
“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”
The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.
Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”
“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”
“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.” He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?” “Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.” “Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.” “Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.
“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal. “You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded. “I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.” The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building. “You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.” “Remember to wear it next time we clean Burn-Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”
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The three presenters are Deborah Jones, Alan Herod and Roger Phillpott who calls his programme The Audiophile. All three of them draw on their own personal music collections which are quite obviously extensive and eclectic. They also attend classical concerts widely in the area and, no doubt, acquire more material there. These programmes are often repeated during the early part of the week. Check the programme schedule on the website. Why not give the Classical Hour a go sometime and maybe surprise yourself? It is the wide variety of broadcast material which sets Radio Winchcombe apart from other stations of its type and means that there is literally something for everyone. Extend your listening into other genres and maybe extend your taste. - Barbara Herod 8
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Amongst the many genres of music broadcast by Radio Winchcombe, it is important to include Classical. A regular programme on Sunday is the Classical Hour at 12 noon. Three presenters currently take turns to introduce their personal choice of music which covers a wide spectrum from early Medieval through Baroque to Modern, all of it interesting and listenable to. There would typically be Chamber Music, Excerpts from longer works, like symphonies and sonatas, opera arias and other vocal pieces. Even if your knowledge of classical music is absolutely zero and you don’t think it is for you, you might well be surprised.
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CUPPA AND CAKE FOR A GOOD CAUSE The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, brings businesses and individuals together for cake, a cuppa and a worthy cause. Macmillan Cancer Support was founded by Douglas Macmillan in 1911 after his father died from the disease. He began by creating the 'Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer', to advise people on recognising, preventing, treating and coping with cancer. It was available for patients and doctors. In 1991 the annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning was launched where 300,000 people took part and raised over £250,000 to go towards cancer support. Last year £27 million was raised from The Biggest Coffee Morning, taking the yearly
total to a record amount of £247.7million. £192 million of the total went towards: • Healthcare • Information and Support • Financial Support • Practical and Emotional Support • Learning and Development • Inclusion • Campaigning and Raising Awareness The World's Biggest Coffee Morning falls on Friday the 28th September this year. It is an integral part for Macmillan to reach its yearly goal to support those suffering with cancer. If you are interested in taking part, then visit: https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/ for your free coffee morning kit.
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Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)
Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.
Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)
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1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan
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2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.
3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
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6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat. Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.
Overbury Bowling Club success in County 2-wood Men’s Singles With an early start at Worcester Bowling Club on a very hot Sunday, Overbury Bowling Club's Dan Mason and Neil Williams competed in the Worcestershire County 2-wood Men’s Singles competition, where Mason achieved a place in the semi-final after a closely fought 'Overbury Derby' against clubmate Williams.
securing a quarter final match. After 17 ends of the quarter final, Mason had won 15-5, booking his place in the County semi-final. In the semi-final at Chester Road, Mason played Steve Poyner from Vines Park, leading for the first 15 ends, but at 11-11 after 16 ends, the momentum changed and Poyner secured a 16-12 victory. Despite not making the final, this was a great result and achievement for Dan Mason and Overbury Bowling Club.
The County 2-wood competition is played over 21 ends per match and with each match taking around 45 minutes, all rounds up to and including the quarter final are played on one day.
New members, both young and senior, are always welcome to join in this very social and sporting activity. The club has both equipment and qualified coaches to get the inexperienced up and running quickly.
After two matches against Middleton Cup team members, winning 16-14 and 17-12, Mason then met Williams in the next round. Following a closely fought match, Mason prevailed 16-13,
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white roadside direction post on the B4077 road. Cross the B4077 road with care and walk up Church Lane for about ¼ mile (0.4km) to a Y junction. Take the left fork to visit St Andrew’s Church. Our walk takes the right fork. D Look for the path which ascends the bank on the right almost immediately. Take this path into a field then carry on in the same direction towards a barn to meet a concrete track (which can be very muddy in winter!). Turn left along this track, passing a house on your left. Carry on in the same direction, through three gates, then climb a stile at the Broadway - Winchcombe road (B4632). Turn right along the verge towards the roundabout at New Town. You may return to Winchcombe by bus (see note at the end) from the nearby Pheasant Inn, or from the stop on the road to Tewkesbury. To continue the walk, turn left at the roundabout towards Stow. Walk along the right hand side of that road (B4077), passing the garden centre and the station entrance. Cross the railway bridge, pass the houses on your right, then turn right at a footpath sign into a field. Bear slightly right and walk along by the railway through several fields for about ½ mile (0.8km) until you reach one of the lanes passing through Didbrook. Turn left along this lane for about ¼ mile (0.4km) to the triangle of lanes in the centre of the village. You may divert here to St George’s Church, a short distance to your left. The walk continues by turning right at the triangle. At the right hand bend a short distance ahead, go through a gate E and follow the direction of a footpath sign towards the right hand corner of the field. Turn right at the junction of paths here onto the Winchcombe Way. Walk along the track, following it where it bends right to meet a road. Turn left along the road, and left again at a road junction to arrive in Hailes. There is a lot of historical interest around the church and the abbey. Go past Hailes Church, and turn right just before the Abbey (signed Winchcombe Way / Cotswold Way). Cross the field and merge on a road (Salter’s Lane). Turn
right on Salter’s Lane, shortly afterwards turning sharp left along a track (signed Cotswold Way) follow the Cotswold Way back to Winchcombe. To reach the start point of this walk from the junction of Puckpit Lane and Broadway Road, simply walk over Isbourne road bridge and up Hailes Street. Alternatively, you may retrace your outward route beside the river; look out for kingfishers – you may be lucky! (The bus service is provided by Marchants Coaches. www.marchants-coaches.com). Points of interest. Winchcombe and Toddington stations Part of the volunteer-run Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Following the closure of the British Rail line in 1976, enthusiasts bought the trackbed, relaid the rails, and repaired rolling stock, locomotives and buildings. Regular steam and diesel-hauled trains run on the line. See www.gwsr.com for more information.
Hailes church
The Abbey itself was founded in 1246 by Earl Cornwall in thanks for being saved from a shipwreck. It had a famous relic – a phial of, allegedly, Christ’s blood. This attracted large numbers of pilgrims before the monastery was destroyed in 1539. © Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome 2017
This walk is courtesy of Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome. Each month we publish a different route. All routes are available to view on their website: www.winchcombe welcomeswalkers.com
Winchcombe station
St Andrew’s Church, Toddington, the third church on this site, was commissioned in the late 19th century by the third Lord Sudeley. The first Lord Sudeley and Lady Sudeley are sculpted inside the building on a Gothic altar tomb. Toddington Manor, owned by Damien Hurst, is nearby: its plastic wrapping has been in place since 2006. St George’s Church, Didbrook, was rebuilt in the late 15th century for the then Abbot of Hailes. It has a Perpendicular tower, while its interior was opened up in a restoration in the early 20th century. It has attractive stained glass. Didbrook village has many medieval cruck cottages and Elizabethan buildings. Hailes Church was built in the period 1139–51. Early English windows were added in the 13th century, along with the wall paintings. There is a medieval bestiary and some fine heraldic arms.
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Local History
“A SQUARE DEAL AND A SQUARE MEAL�
The wooden slides were always very popular.
The continuing story of Eversfield Tea and Pleasure Grounds, Bishop's Cleeve. After the war ended in 1919 there was a new start for the Pleasure Grounds with a new slogan (above) and a new brochure, which promised 'only one party (if 200 or over) will be booked on the same day except with mutual consent.' The attractions soon proved as popular as ever and even the destruction of the Dutch barn in a fire in 1921 provided only an opportunity to expand. In its place, a permanent brick-built hall with a stage was erected. This also served as a village hall when the grounds closed for the winter. Ice cream and lemonade were made here by hand but the sticks of Bishop's Cleeve rock were made in Gloucester! As the 1920s progressed new ways of attracting visitors were explored. The Humpty Dumpty cart seemed a 16
good idea. It carried two adults or three children and was pushed by two men. If you are wondering how it gained its name, the axle was attached to both wheels one foot from their centre! It soon proved so dangerous it was normally locked up. Then there was the Flying Dutchman - a seesaw which also rotated around its centre. Eversfield seemed to specialise in attractions designed to make its visitors queasy! Modern health and safety regulators would take a very dim view of the higher and larger wooden slide which replaced the gently inclined do-it-yourself railway. The photograph of it in my previous article shows it had no safety rails. However, serious accidents seem to have been remarkably rare. During the 1930s Alick Denley, who since 1921 had been in partnership with Charles Wright after his brother George had left to run a bakery in Gloucester, continued to develop the attractions. Two donkeys,
one black and the other white were bought to give rides to the young visitors. An outside stage was constructed where for a small sum visitors could enjoy a Pierrot show and later in the decade wonder at 'Professor Garrard', a conjurer accompanied by his wife, who both dressed in Chinese costumes. In that pre-television age, they must have provided quite a spectacle! Nearly all the attractions were free once the admission price had been paid. However, it did cost 1d to ride on the hand-cranked miniature roundabout. Alick's son David tells us he did not enjoy turning the handle. He rather more willingly helped to bring bags of coconuts from the railway station for the coconut shy, where one ball cost 1d and seven cost 6d (2 1/2p) which ironically was the price to buy one anyway. The 1930s also brought electricity which made the catering much easier, especially
making the ice cream, but on the other hand, the decade also saw an increasing problem - parking and road congestion in Station Road as more groups came by charabanc. Part of the grounds had to be converted into a small carpark. Here was evidence that Eversfield continued to be a popular destination right up to the outbreak of war in 1939. However, at the end of the war six years later the attractions had suffered badly from neglect and the post-war years promised to be very different from the inter-war years. Although it was a sad decision, it was not a difficult one to make and so Alick Denley sold up. Today modern housing covers the site and no clues remain of this remarkable attraction which brought thousands of visitors to Bishop's Cleeve in the first three decades of the last century.
- David Aldred
Children in their Sunday best pose for the photographer
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Gardening
WONDERFUL WINDOW BOXES By Pippa Greenwood
As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box?
be less likely to sit around the roots and cause the plants to suffer or die. To keep weight to a minimum, use broken up polystyrene from bedding plants or the packaging around household appliances instead of the grit or gravel.
With styles ranging from woven willow to classic hardwood and urban chic aluminium, in all sizes and colours, there is plenty of choice – but make sure it will fit easily on to the window sill and won’t be too heavy!
A good quality multi-purpose compost is perfect for a temporary planting like this, but if you intend to replace your plants with other hardy seasonal stunners later in the year, then a 50:50 mixture of a loam-based compost and a multi-purpose one allows for better stability from the weight and texture of the loam, combined with better aeration and drainage from the multi-purpose compost. Fill the window box about half full, gently firming it, but don’t compact it or the plants won’t get their roots down so well.
Some of my favourites plants to use are hardy Gerberas (these do need a good warm, sunny spot), variegated ivies and the wacky, compact Crassula with fleshy foliage and dusky pink flowers. But take time deciding on the combination that makes YOUR heart sing. Some window boxes have impermeable liners, in which case add an inch or so of horticultural grit or gravel to provide drainage, so if you do overwater (or it rains too much) the excess water will 20
Next, get the plants into position. Trailing plants like variegated ivies should be placed to cascade over the edges of the window box – this looks fantastic and adds to the apparent size of the display
without adding significantly to the weight of the container. A larger plant like the Crassula gives a good focal point and flanking gerberas (for example) will add colour. Gently move the plants until you’re happy with how they look, then fill in gaps between the root balls with more compost, firming gently with your fingers to ensure there’s no subsidence later on. Then water well using a watering can with the rose in place, so imitating rainfall.
Visit Pippa’s website (www.pippagreenwood. com) and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, Easy-Tunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk?
A stunning window box can be created in under half an hour. Make sure it is secured properly on the window sill – and that you can open the window (or access the box from outside) to keep it adequately watered. The window box will benefit from occasional feeding with high-potash feed and, of course, will need to be regularly dead-headed!
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6th - RELEASE 9th and 13th -16th Sept PRESS In 1991, the Council of Europe and the
e Festival. weekends. EuropeanTwo Commission set up European Heritage Days toAnd encourage the ousand events. all FREE!
appreciation and protection of Europe’s www.heritageopendays.org.uk diverse cultural assets. They wanted 6th-9th and 13th-16th September 2018 to throw open the doors to historic nd’s biggest festival of heritageand and culture will take place across two monuments buildings, particularly cross the South West more opportunities to discover the secret history of closed to the ntryside.those Alongsidenormally traditional Heritage Open Days events,public. there will be a
ordinary Women’ talks, walks and exhibitions, in celebration of the centenary . Special openings across the region include Castle Drogo, the Bath Royal tion and the American Museum in Britain - with every single walk, talk, opening Here's a taste of some activities already registered.
Today, Heritage Open Days are held in September in 50 countries. England’s Heritage Open Days have grown into England’s largest heritage festival, with itain, Bath very bestover in American heritage and horticulture see a replica of the Upper 5,000 events heldand annually, including eorge Washington’s 18th century home. Come and meet the gardening team d plantingexclusive - you might evenopenings pick up a top tipand or twofamily-friendly from the Head Gardener! activities. This year, for the first time, MEN the festival will take place on two aunceston Town Council, Cornwall consecutive weekends. It will also cinating history of Launceston Town Hall & Guildhall with a special display y Women who have served as Mayor. Visitors alsoUniversal take a guided tour with mark the centenary ofwill the e Town Crier and see parts of the building not usually open to the public, Suffrage Act with ‘Extraordinary Women’ lock tower. events, celebrating well-known and MEN lesser-known remarkable women.
, Exeter ns to celebrate 100 years since the first women gained the right to vote, on became political and images from the National Portrait Gallery Collection. will explain the views of two Killerton women who had very different opinions
To find a suitable event or open day near you, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.
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SEPT EVENTS GWSR SEPTEMBER EVENTS The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 6 Sept: Classic Vehicle Day 15 & 16 Sept: Day Out with Thomas. 22 Sept: Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Special. www.gwsr.com CLASSIC CAR RALLY 16 Sept, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD View the range of classic cars on display and discover the 1000-year history of Sudeley Castle. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE U3A SHOWCASE EVENT 17 Sept, 2.15pm - 3.30pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Drop-in event for prospective new members/existing members. Learn all about BC U3A’s wide range of interest groups and the many successful projects that were undertaken during the last year. Ideas for new groups welcome. www.cleeve-u3a.org.uk CHELTENHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 17 - 22 Sept, various times A great line-up of top comedians and up and coming stars. www.cheltenhamcomedy.com CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON 30 Sept, 9am, Cheltenham Racecourse Affiliated Running Club Member £35; Non-Club Member £38 (plus booking fees). Sign up now! www.cheltenhamhalf.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS 30 Sept, 7.30pm, Tithe Barn John Coghlan's Quo. Tickets: £16. To book, visit www.cleeveconcerts.com.
Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses
Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes and cooking tips with you. Variety of courses. 01242 692475, 07438 495254, mintncoriander@yahoo.com. Info & recipes mintandcoriander.com, Facebook Mint & Coriander.
Raw Food Dinner Parties
The latest addition to the Milestone Detox experience. Wonderful taster opportunities. If you are short on time, live locally or perhaps just fancy a night out with like-minded people, then come and join us! The next dinner party is on 5th September. Just £35 per person. Call 01242 374084. www.themilestonedetox.com/dinner
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL Mon - Wed, 9am - 3pm, Thu 9 - 11am, Fri 10am 12pm, Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, GL20 8NT Toddler & baby groups. 07842 161159, aldertonacornspre school@hotmail.co.uk, aldertonacorns.org.uk. BABY BOUNCE & RHYME Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11am, Winchcombe Library For babies up to 18 months and their carers. BISHOP'S CLEEVE CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767.
BISHOP'S CLEEVE PLAYERS 2nd Tue/month, 7.30 - 9.30pm, School Room, The Tithe Barn Am-drama group, roles available not just acting. bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo. co.uk, bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE U3A 3rd Mon/month, 2.15pm, Woodmancote Village Hall Admission 50p with refreshments after presentation. gen@cleeve-u3a.org.uk BISHOP’S CLEEVE WI MEETING Tuesdays, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Rd, GL52 8LU Tel. 01242 677520. 18 Sept: T4U - Shoebox Charity; speaker: Mary Jones. Competition: How many words can you make from “SHOEBOX CHARITY"? BOOK FAIR 1st Sun/month, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community
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GARDENING CLUB Once a month Weds, 7.30pm, Winchcombe Methodist Hall 01242 609590, www.gfgs.org. uk/members/winchcombe
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KNIT & NATTER Fridays 10am - 12pm & 2-4pm, Winchcombe Library A fun & friendly knitting group for people of all ages & abilities.
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 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. 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 24
LADIES PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 4 Sept: All about the pearls we wear; speaker: Frances Benton. 18 Sept: Outing. 2 Oct: My life at Court; Richard Burton. 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 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. 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, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH winchcombe.u3a@icloud.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WinchcombeAreaU3A/ WOODMANCOTE PROBUS CLUB Tuesdays, 10am, New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 4 Sept: Metamorphosis; speaker: Dr. P. J. Crook. 11 Sept: The Dragon Dodger; speaker: Michael Gillan. 18 Sept: Club trip to Somerset. 25 Sept: Dad’s Underground Army; speaker: Bill King. WOODMANCOTE WI 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Woodmancote Village Hall 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 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.
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. MORRIS DANCING Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm, Abbey Primary School, Winchcombe Happenstance Border Morris dancing welcomes all. 01242 604120 / 07791004649. MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Tuesdays, 11.30am, BeSocial@GL54, Langley Rd, Winchcombe, GL54 5QN Gentle exercise class for older people. 07746 672 726, besocialwinchcombe.com
TEA DANCE Last 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 GUIDED WALKS 11am & 2.30pm, Sundays from Easter Sun until end Oct. Starting at the Winchcombe TIC, open to visitors or residents. Covering history of the area, 1–1¼ hours, under 1mile. New volunteer guides welcome. 01242 602925, winchcombetic @tewkesbury.gov.uk.
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
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Events cont'd... 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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Life Begins
DROWNING IN DOCUMENTS? It’s time to free up your files Overstuffed filing drawers, bulging boxes of payslips, tax records, bank statements and invoices that go back years. Sounds familiar? We’re all guilty of hoarding personal documents, many of them kept just in case we need to refer to them again in future. However, in many cases, the paperwork we hold is probably so outdated that it’s not worth keeping. It’s hard to know exactly how long we’re supposed to keep our documents, and – when they are out of date – how to dispose of them safely. Here are some essential tips for handling and processing your personal documentation. Which documents should I keep, and for how long? The tips below are based on guidance provided by trusted organisations such as the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and HMRC, but there are no hard and fast rules. For instance, if you are self-employed and 28
claiming expenses, you might need to keep some of your documents for a longer period. Bank, credit card and loan statements: According to money-saving guru Martin Lewis, these should be retained for at least six years. However, he recommends keeping them as long as possible just in case there’s another mis-selling scandal, like the recent PPI affair. Utility bills: It’s probably worth holding on to these for 12 months, as this allows you to keep track of what you actually use. Receipts and warranties: You should keep hold of important receipts for six years, but warranties can be disposed of after the date they expire. Insurance documents: Don’t throw old policy documents away if there’s a chance someone may make a retrospective claim against you. Alternatively, if your policy insured you against injury at work, you may be able to claim after the policy
has elapsed, provided you can prove your medical issue relates to the time in question.
and just one document with one person’s financial information can earn them thousands of pounds.
P45s and payslips: HMRC recommends that individuals keep tax-related paperwork such as payslips and P45s for at least twenty-two months from the end of the relevant tax year.
So what’s the best way to dispose of financial documents such as bank statements?
Medical records: Any documents you hold relating to your medical history should be kept indefinitely. Your GP will also hold this information but there may be times (for example, if you’re applying for travel insurance) when you’ll need dates and details of medical treatments. Personal documents: These include birth and marriage certificates, National Insurance certificates, court orders and decrees, deeds, copies of wills, share certificates, motor vehicle documents and mortgage papers. Such documents should be stored securely and kept forever. Don’t throw your identity out with the rubbish Earlier this year a concerned neighbour on the Doddington Estate in Wandsworth, London, stopped to film three people rifling through a refuse bin that contained letters and other paperwork. She reported this activity anonymously to the Daily Mail, warning: “I’ve seen people of all kinds going through the bins before, so I’ve become more and more concerned about this... I want my friends and neighbours to be aware that this goes on and take the time to destroy any personal information from the letters they are throwing away.” Many criminals are prepared to scavenge through bins and even landfill sites to obtain personal data. Identity theft and incidents involving stolen bank details have become big business for fraudsters,
Shredding: If you tear up a document by hand, the chances are that a criminal could still put it together like a jigsaw. Shredding is a much safer option and you can buy a cheap, hand-operated shredder from around £10.99 upwards. The safest types of shredder are the ‘cross-cut’ or ‘microcut’ varieties, which cut in two directions rather than one, but they are more expensive. If you have literally hundreds of documents to destroy, you could consider using a commercial shredding service, but be aware that most charge a minimum fee of around £80. Burning: Incinerating your documents is a simple solution, but do bear in mind any local authority restrictions if you are planning to light a bonfire. Consider the fire risk and make sure your smoke doesn’t cause nuisance to neighbours. Soaking: You can destroy paper by mulching it in a bucket of water. When it dissolves it should be easy to tear it up, but make sure it’s reduced to an unreadable pulp before throwing it away. It’s ironic that in this digital age when the ‘paper-free office’ should be a reality, we’re actually using more paper than ever, so by recycling your paper waste, you are ultimately helping the environment. Tackling those piles of outdated paperwork will also create more space in your home, as well as ticking off another task on your ‘to do’ list. So what are you waiting for? Don’t delay, start sorting!
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