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No.102 July 2013 Annual Subscription: £6
SEVEN TOWERS’ SEVEN TOWERS’ SEVEN TOWERS’
BENEFICE MAGAZINEBENEFICE MAGAZINEBENEFICE MAGAZINE
Church of England United Benefice of:
Twigworth including Longford; Down Hatherley;
Norton; The Leigh with Evington; Sandhurst;
Staverton with Boddington.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE BENEFICE
Rector: To be appointed
Please contact [email protected] or
01452 730944
Associate Ministers: Canon David Godwin 01452 730435
Father David Humphries 01452 529582
Chris Lane (Reader) 01452 520662
Seven Towers Benefice online at: www.seventowers.org.uk
Churchwardens:
Down Hatherley Ann Warriner 01452 730371
Andy Nicol 01452 730025
The Leigh & Evington Mrs Sue Roberts 01242 680835
Vacancy
Norton Mr Simon Trapnell 07774 803177
Mrs Jean Smith 01452 730265
Sandhurst Mr Jim Brown 01452 731900
Mr Pat Collins 01452 731567
Staverton with Boddington Mr Edmund McClure 01242 681139
Mr Rob Buckland 01452 713155
Twigworth & Longford Mr Chris Baldwin 01452 534105
Vacancy
Enquiries about baptisms, marriages and funerals should be directed to:
[email protected] or associate ministers.
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MARY MAGDELENE (Feast Day 22nd July)
Mary of Magdala (her hometown, a village on the shore of the Sea of
Galilee) was a leading figure among those attracted to Jesus. When the
men in that company abandoned him at the hour of mortal danger, Mary
of Magdala was one of the women who stayed with him, even to the
Crucifixion. She was present at the tomb, the first person to whom
Jesus appeared after his resurrection and the first to preach the
“Good News” of that miracle.
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CLERGY LETTER FROM CANON DAVID GODWIN
Dear Friends, We are three weeks into the vacancy period without a Rector but I am pleased to
report that the process for finding a new incumbent is now under way. Two represen-
tatives from each parish have been appointed to help in selecting a new parish priest.
They will, of course, be guided by Bishop Michael and Archdeacon Jacky. Please pray
for these people that they will discerning and wise in making a new appointment.
Talking of prayer, we are meeting every Monday at our house at 3pm to study the
Bible and pray that the right person will come to our Benefice. Please come and join
us even if you cannot make every week. So far we have studied Noah, Abraham,
Moses, Joshua, the judge Gideon, Ruth, Samuel, the priest and prophet, king David
and the account in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 1 verses 12 to the end, of
the eleven disciples praying for someone to replace Judas and choosing Matthias.
What we have so far learnt is that God, through his Holy Spirit, chooses all sorts of
people and in all sorts of ways, to further his purposes on earth. So we have God re-
vealing himself to Moses in a burning bush and instructing him to go to Pharaoh to ask
that he “let my people go.” Or by contrast, there is Ruth, a foreigner and a woman,
whom God uses to forward his salvation for all mankind. We all need to be open to the
Holy Spirit for guidance in choosing a new Rector. He or she, may not be what we
expect or even who we want! God does, to quote the hymn, “move in mysterious ways”!
Just because we are without a Rector, does not mean that we just sit back and wait
for a new person. We all have a role to play that our seven churches are not only just
kept going but that we strive to encourage our friends and neighbours to come and
join us. In other words, we need our Churches to grow. There are several initiatives
that Martin has started and that we must build on, whether it be Messy Church, The
Home Groups or the Breakfast Clubs. But essentially it is our duty to tell people the
Good News of Jesus, who was, by the way of the lineage of the aforementioned Ruth.
I would like to share with you this prayer, which I trust you will make your own at this
important time:
Almighty God
The giver of all good works,
Those who are to choose, a faithful pastor
For this benefice
That we may receive
One who will speak your word and serve your people
According to your holy will,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen
With very blessing,
David
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PRAYER DIARY — JULY
Monday 01 For "Bible Club" at Norton School
Tuesday 02 For those involved in choosing an new Rector
Wednesday 03 Diocese of Karnataka Central - India
Thursday 04 PCC Members
Friday 05 For those working in the probation service
Saturday 06 For those attending the men's and ladies’ breakfasts
Sunday 07 People living in Coombe Hill
Monday 08 For the Churchyard Working groups
Tuesday 09 Visitors to our churches and villages
Wednesday 10 Our local and national politicians
Thursday 11 For those working in the police, fire, and ambulance services
Friday 12 Diocese of Western Tanganyika
Saturday 13 Those preparing to lead worship and preach tomorrow
Sunday 14 People living in Twigworth
Monday 15 For those working in our hospitals
Tuesday 16 Our flower arrangers
Wednesday 17 For the staff, children and governors of Norton School
Thursday 18 Other churches in the Severn Vale Deanery
Friday 19 Diocese of El Camino Real - USA
Saturday 20 Those preparing to lead worship and preach tomorrow
Sunday 21 People living in Longford
Monday 22 The community of Korowe school in Kenya
Tuesday 23 For Bishop Michael
Wednesday 24 For the "Open the Book" Team
Thursday 25 Our assistant clergy, Canon David & Father David
Friday 26 Diocese of Dornakal - India
Saturday 27 Those preparing to lead worship and preach tomorrow
Sunday 28 People living in The Leigh
Monday 29 Those ill in hospital and those who are housebound
Tuesday 30 Diocese of Västerås - Sweden
Wednesday 31 Carers in residential and nursing homes
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Editor Mr Mike Dill 01452 730767
Advertisements Mrs Margaret Brind 01452 730744
Correspondents
Down Hatherley Mrs Helen Nicol 01452 730025
The Leigh Mrs Pat Arkell 01242 680262
Norton Mrs June Hipwood 01452 730425
Sandhurst Mrs Caroline Watson 01452 730207
Twigworth Mrs Margaret Riddick 01452 730700
Staverton Mr David Bound 01242 680692
Clerks to the Parish Councils:
Boddington Mrs Diane Hughes
The Leigh Miss Kate Tilling 01242 680089 ([email protected])
Down Hatherley Mr David Bayley 01452 501796
Longford Mr Paul Ounsworth 01452 526495
Norton Mr David Cooper 01452 537831
Sandhurst Mr David Cooper 01452 537831
07766004001
Staverton Mr Paul Ounsworth 01452 526495
Twigworth Mr David Bayley 01452 501796
Local History Group Mr Denis King 01452 730773
Longford Flower Club Mrs June West 01452 525121
Norton Mother & Toddlers Group Katy Bailey 07747728475
Norton W.I. Mrs Josie Wragg 01242 680235
Sandhurst WI Celia Poffley 01452 739487
Scottish Dancing Class Mrs Joan Leyfield 01452 730926
Mrs Pam Parkes 01452 730592
Traidcraft Goods Sarah Sharpley 01452 739179
Ellie Stevenson 01452 739142
UB Youth Club Alison Moseley 07759 458494
Wainlode Quilters Mrs Tilly Page 01452 730046
Mrs Hazel Goad 01452 730360
MAGAZINE TEAM
LOCAL CONTACTS
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Readings to 28th July 2013: Year C
Sunday 7th July Green Trinity 6
First Reading Galatians 6: 7—16
Gospel Luke 10: 1—11, 16—20
Psalm 30
Sunday 14th July Green Trinity 7
First Reading Colossians 1: 1—14
Gospel Luke 10: 25—37
Psalm 82
Sunday 21st July Green Trinity 8
First Reading Colossians 1: 15—28
Gospel Luke 10: 38—end
Psalm 52
Sunday 28th July Green Trinity 9
First Reading Colossians 2: 6—15
Gospel Luke 11: 1—13
Psalm 85
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JULY
Sunday 14th July Trinity 7
Sandhurst Holy Communion 9:30 am Canon David
Twigworth Holy Communion 11:00 am Father David
Down Hatherley Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Chris Lane
Norton Morning Prayer 9:30 am Team
The Leigh Holy Communion 9:30 am Father David
Staverton Holy Communion 8:00 am Rev Kate McClure
Boddington
Sunday 7th July Trinity 6
Sandhurst Evening Prayer 6:00 pm Chris Lane
Twigworth Morning Prayer 10:30 am Team
Down Hatherley Holy Communion 9:30 am Canon David
Norton Holy Communion 11:00 am Rev John Risdon
The Leigh Evening Prayer 6:00 pm Canon David
Staverton Morning Prayer 10:00 am Chris Lane
Boddington
5 Jazz Evening at Down Hatherley (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 15)
5 Norton Quiz Night (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 13)
6 Men’s Breakfast Club (See MONTHLY MEETINGS Page: 10)
6 Ladies’ Breakfast Group (See MONTHLY MEETINGS Page: 11)
6 Longford Car Boot Sale (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 17)
6 ‘Exhibition of Imagination’ (See EVENTS Page: 18)
12 Chamber Choir at Staverton (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 16)
13 Wine & Nibbles’ (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 13)
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JULY
September etc.
Sunday 28th July Trinity 9
Sandhurst Holy Communion 9:30 am Rev Katie McClure
Twigworth Holy Communion 6:30 pm Team
Down Hatherley Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Team
Norton Morning Prayer 11:00 am Chris Lane
The Leigh Evening Prayer 6:00 pm Team
Staverton
Boddington Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Team
17 Sandhurst WI (See MONTHLY MEETINGS Page: 11)
18 Norton WI (See MONTHLY MEETINGS Page: 11)
Sunday 21st July Trinity 8
Sandhurst Family Service 9:30 am Team
Twigworth Morning Prayer 10:30 am Chris Lane
Down Hatherley Holy Communion 9:30 am Father David
Norton Holy Communion 11:00 am Rev Brian Parfitt
The Leigh 8:30 am Canon David Holy Communion (Said)
Staverton
Boddington Holy Communion 11:00 am Rev Katie McClure
AUGUST 3 Longford Car Boot Sale (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 17)
11 Fairy Fun Run (See EVENTS Page: 20)
26 Sandhurst Summer Fete (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 14)
7 Sept Longford Car Boot Sale (See AROUND THE PARISHES Page: 17)
22 Sept ‘Messy Church’ (See EVENTS Page: 20) 31
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WEDDINGS
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Geoffrey Lyle
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Daphne Ravenscroft D. 24 May 81 St Matthew, Twigworth
William Butler and Lisa Royles
June 22nd
St. Lawrence, Sandhurst
Robert Dunstan and Rebecca Turbyfield
June 22nd
St. Mary & Corpus Christi,
Down Hatherley
Steven Littlewood and Natalie Donovan
June 29th
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BAPTISM
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Matthew 28:19)
FROM THE REGISTERS
FUNERALS
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” (John 11:25)
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Norton Nippers Playgroup would like to welcome all
local or non local parents/carers with young chil-
dren to come and visit our playgroup.
Norton Nippers Playgroup provides a friendly and
relaxed environment for parents and carers with
babies and toddlers to play, interact and make new
friends. Each week we provide toys for free play,
craft activities and time for a snack and tea or coffee for mum/dad/carer too!
We have a full programme of events including visits to Norton Little Learners
pre-school, free haircuts for the little ones, photograph sessions, day trips out
for all and nights out for the grown ups to!
So please come along if you are a parent or carer. It’s a great opportunity for
you and your child to make new friends.
WHERE ? Norton Village Hall
WHEN ? Every Tuesday (During Term-Time) from 10am to 11.30’ish
COST ? £1.50 per family
CONTACT: Lucy 01242 680040 or Jackie 07775752683
Norton Nippers Registered charity 1059297. Members of the Playgroup and Toddler Association (PATA)
MONTHLY MEETINGS’ ROUND UP
MAGAZINE COPY
Next month’s copy date:
For inclusion in the August 2013 edition of the magazine,
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sent directly to Mike Dill by the 16th July.
(email: [email protected]).
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MONTHLY MEETINGS ROUND UP
Parish Council Meetings:
Twigworth: Meetings held on a Thursday at 7:30pm in St. Matthew’s vestry.
(Door at left side of church)
2013: July 18 (Note: NEW DATE); Sep 5 Nov 7
Members of the public and press are cordially invited to attend.
There is a chance for public participation at the beginning and
at the end of every meeting.
Down Hatherley: Meetings held on a Wednesday in the village hall at 7:00pm.
Members of the public and press are cordially invited to attend.
There is a chance for public participation at the beginning and
at the end of every meeting.
July 17 Sept 4 Oct 16 Dec 4
Sandhurst: Meetings are held in Sandhurst Village Hall, starting at 7:30 pm
on the first Monday of each month (unless this is a Bank Holi-
day). All parishioners are invited to attend.
The Leigh: Meetings have now been altered so that there are 4 planned meetings a year, one of those will be the Annual General Meet ing each May where Councillor Officers are appointed to Parish Council roles. Meetings are held in St Catherine’s Church, on a Wednesday at 7.30pm. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Next dates are:
Aug 14; Nov 13
2014: Feb 12 ; May 14 (AGM)
Longford: Meetings are held in Longford Village Hall, first Tuesday of the
month, starting at 7:30 pm. All residents are invited.
Norton: Meetings are held in the Village Hall committee room starting
at 7.30pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
July 10; Aug 21;Oct 2; Nov 13;
2014: Jan 8 .
Staverton:
Boddington: The Council meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every other
month at the Cheltenham West Community Fire Station at
Uckington.
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MONTHLY MEETINGS ROUND UP
SANDHURST COFFEE MORNINGS
In Sandhurst Village
Hall on 2nd Monday of
the month at 10:30am:
18 July; 12 Aug; 9 Sept;
14 Oct; 11 Nov; 9 Dec.
The Orchard Knitting Club
We meet every Thursday from
10:15 till 12:15 in the Coffee
Shop at Nature in Art, Wals-
worth Hall.
New members always welcome
regardless of ability. Bring your
own projects or help with knit-
ting for charity. For more de-
tails contact Mavis on 01452
730609 or 07974033428.
MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB
How do you fancy a cooked breakfast!? Well, we have a monthly gather-ing of men for conversation and to have breakfast. We meet on the first Saturday on each month, starting at 8:30 am and finishing by 10:00am. If you’re able to make a donation to help cover costs that would be good (but not essential!).
Our next gathering will be at Church House, Staverton (home of Edmund McClure) on 6th July. So that we can order the right amount of sausages, please let Edmund know if you’re coming! (01242 681139)
LONGFORD FLOWER CLUB
Will all members please note that the
craft class arranged for 27th July and
the flower arranging class arranged for
July 29th have had to be cancelled due to
unforeseen circumstances.
For further information, contact June
West on 01452 525121.
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CHRIS’S CORNER
Well, we just about managed to get the job done and as expected it was
all a mad dash. Across four weeks things were manic as we all tried to
bring order to the garden. As expected there was plenty of stock and
indeed in some places, there still is, so if you are still looking there will
be bedding around well into the summer.
With the Busy Lizzie out of the frame
(unless you picked up the chunky New
Guinea types) the market was awash with
Geraniums. They were the substitute and
great value too. They are such solid per-
formers, tolerant of much that nature
sends and reliable right through to the
end of the season. It will be interesting
to see how that season does end. The prophets of gloom (on the wrong
day, me included) have predicted another testing year, yet nature al-
ready seems set to confound. If the set fruit on trees goes to maturity
the trees are likely to fall down. I have plums and apples tumbling with
immature fruit and things generally, after a rocky start, are growing
with some vigour. Inevitably there are shadows, there is a fair bit of
fungal activity, with white mildew dusting some plants and the yellow tell
tale signs of early blight. The humidity is up so it is inevitable. Spraying
aside, the thinning of foliage, generous spacing and in greenhouses good
ventilation may all serve to ease this. This practice may also ease pest
problems, white fly just don’t enjoy the breeze much.
I am still sowing seed and as recorded in the past, even immature crops
taste good. So, running in a line of lettuce or spilling out a few peas for
the shoots will make for productive use of space. Of course there are
normal offerings and you should find spring cabbage plants as well as
spinach and oriental vegetables (which mature quickly) available.
The main business over the coming weeks is to care for and maintain
what you have though, tidying and feeding to get the best from what you
have got. Keep the lawn sensibly mown, dead head, keep harvesting to
encourage more and feed and water especially contained subjects.
And finally, watch and enjoy, tomorrow approaches rapidly.
Happy Gardening
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MONTHLY MEETINGS’ ROUND UP
NORTON WI
New members and visitors al-
ways welcome. Meeting at
7:30pm on 18th July, the
speaker for the evening, Gill
Garrett, will give a talk on
‘Ghosts of the Severn Way’.
SANDHURST WI
New members and visitors always
welcome. Meeting at 7:30pm on
17th July, when speaker for the
evening, Richard Cooper, will give a
talk entitled ‘End to End and Back
Again’.
LADIES’ BREAKFAST GROUP
The Ladies’ Breakfast group will meet again on 6th July from 8:30am - 10:00am at
Mary Limbrick’s house. More ladies are always welcome and if you’d like to come,
please contact Mary on 01452 731257. If you’re able to make a donation to help
cover costs that would be good (but not essential!).
Home Groups
We have two home groups which meet for bible study, prayer and fel-
lowship—a weekly group which meets every Wednesday at the
Godwins at 3pm and a monthly group which will next meet on Thursday
18th July at 7:30pm at Church House, Staverton—the home of Katie
and Edmund McClure.
CENTRAL MOBILE LIBRARY
As part of the new Library Strategy there have been changes to the mobile
library service. Routes F and H no longer exist and so there will be no visits to
Sandhurst, Norton and Staverton. The only remaining visit on ‘our patch’ will be
at The Swan, Coombe Hill.
Village Stop Name Time
Coombe Hill The Swan 14.55 — 16.55
Dates: 26th July; 23rd August; 20th September; 18th October
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FEEDBACK
Thank you
Donations received to date amount to over £1500 and there is still a little more to
come. It is never too late to donate to Christian Aid, but it would be helpful if any
further envelopes could be returned to your nearest church as soon as possible.
Particular thanks to those people who were prepared to collect from door to door—
it makes a huge difference. This is what Christian Aid is about, making a differ-
ence to the lives of less fortunate people by providing training and tools which en-
able communities to become self-sufficient.
AROUND THE PARISHES — THE LEIGH
THE LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL
[email protected] (Clerk).
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
General Parish Council Meetings:
Wednesday 14th Aug 2013; Wednesday 13th Nov 2013Wednesday 12th Feb 2014
Annual Parish Council Meeting (AGM):
Wednesday 14th May 2014
All the above meetings are held at St Catherine's Church in The Leigh. They all
commence at 7.30pm. Additional meetings may be called throughout the year with
the appropriate notice.
There will be a Police presence at every meeting for people to raise com-
munity issues and concerns.
Please let the Parish Council have your email address
so that it can keep in contact with you. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend.
Kate Tilling
Clerk to the Leigh Parish Council.
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COLIN’S COMPUTER COLUMN
Solid State Drives As the cost of solid state memory continues to move relentlessly (and
gratifyingly) downwards, one might ask whether or when we might ex-
pect to see the conventional hard disk drive replaced by a kind of su-
per memory stick - the solid state drive (SSD).
Well, the "when" has started, but the "whether" is more complicated.
It seems intuitive that the conventional hard drive with its multiple
gramophone-like collection of fast spinning platters should be less reli-
able, less robust, slower and more complex than a chunk of solid state
memory with no moving parts. The main deterrent to replacing the
hard drive, however, is still cost. Hard drives, like TV sets, are pro-
duced and sold in such huge numbers that they are comparatively
cheap, considering their complexity. The SSDs coming onto the mar-
ket now cost around £300 for 512GB of storage, as compared to less
than £100 for a hard drive with 3,000GB (3TB) of storage. And, per-
haps surprisingly, the reliability of SSDs at present is not particularly
higher than that of good quality hard drives. But there's no denying
the high data transfer rates of SSDs. I read one estimate that a full
length Blu-Ray DVD can be replayed in less than a minute by an SSD
(not that you'd want to do that....). More significantly, SSDs excel at
multitasking; dozens of input/output threads can be handled simulta-
neously. This is why we are seeing SSDs primarily for desktop com-
puters with seriously big and complex tasks to do, but the case for
SSDs for laptops and tablets is also strengthening because SSDs can
be made so thin and flat.
All very promising, but don't buy now unless you need to. Prices will go
on falling.
In a way, it's rather quaint that we call some solid state storage devices "drives". The drives we had before (tape, floppy disk, hard disk, etc) were so called because of their moving parts. We have now kept the same word for things with no moving parts. Oh well, I suppose it would seem odd to call them "stores" or even (ominously) "brains".
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VILLAGE & COMMUNITY AGENT REPORT
Jane Griffiths 07810 630244
Village Agent for Maisemore, Ashleworth, Hasfield, Tirley, Chaceley, Forthampton,
Deerhurst with Apperley, Sandhurst, Twyning & Tewkesbury
Lesley Wall 07810 630064
Village Agent for Boddington, Down Hatherley, Elmstone Hardwicke, Leigh, Norton,
Twigworth, Staverton, Swindon Village, Stoke Orchard and Uckington
Ken Haines 07810 630234
Village Agent for Highnam, Innsworth, Longford, and Minsterworth
We recently had some training which highlighted the growing dilemma concerning long
term care. With better health care, housing conditions and nutrition, we are part of a
society in which the majority will enjoy a long and healthy ‘old age’. However, for
some, there will inevitably be a need for some form of long-term care, and there re-
mains a lot of confusion around that subject. The statistics we were given show that
across the population:
34% believe long-term care in old age is free
26% believe taxes will cover the cost of support
63% have not even considered how they are going to pay for their long term care.
In actual fact:
41% of care residents are self-funding (National Average)
Up to 25% of these run out of funds, often necessitating a move to alternative
accommodation
Gloucestershire County Council, aware of the gap in information, have introduced a
new initiative to support people who would be responsible for funding their own care.
PayingForCare is a not-for-profit free, independent information and advice service
which can answer questions on all aspects of long term care and offer access to Spe-
cialist Care Fees Advisors who can give advice on the best way to pay for your care
and avoid running out of money. They have a Freephone number 0808 208 9994
Taking advice can allow everyone to make informed choices about future care pathways and how they can fund their care. The consequences of not getting the right advice can include receiving the wrong type of care, running out of money and leaving no inheritance for loved ones, having to be
moved to an alternative provider, and the council picking up the cost.
Make sure you have the information to make the right choices in the future.
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AROUND THE PARISHES — NORTON
Website: The Village of Norton, Gloucestershire
www.nortonglos.btck.co.uk (type into address box)
QUIZ NIGHT Friday July 5th at 7:30 pm
£5 per team—up to 5 people
Bring wine and nibbles. Coffee / tea available. Raffle.
Book your place with Margaret: 01452 731218
Wine and Nibbles
at ‘Galoway’ 13th July
6:00pm — 10:00pm
In aid of Norton church toilet and
kitchen fund.
Your
hosts:
George
& Mary
Lee
WANTED! Editor required for Norton News from October 2013.
Three—four hours at the end of each month are
needed to compile and then deliver the newssheet to
the distributors. Please contact Ann Wrench on
01452 730439.
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AROUND THE PARISHES — SANDHURST
Sandhurst Village
Summer Fete
Mon 26th August 2013 from 2pm
Village Hall & Cricket Field
Prize raffle
Pimms’ tent
teas and cakes
pony rides
fun dog show
skittles and coconut shy
loads of fun activities for adults and children
Lots of helpers needed so please contact
the new chair of the village hall committee,
Philippa, if you are happy to support this lovely
event.
Tel: 01452 739031
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Trevor Humphris
TJH Contracting Ltd
Established 28 years
Operated plant hire for:-
Flood Defence/Barriers
Ditches, Drains, Ponds. Demolition, Reclamation Foundations Concreting
Tree / Hedge cutting. Garden Clearance.
1.5 — 14 Tonne Excavators
1/4 — 12 Tonne Dumpers Loading Shovel, Tractors
Contact Trevor or Liz : Tel : 01452 730155
Mobile : 07836 758080 By Quote or on Day Work
www.tjhcontracting.co.uk
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Wired Electrical
All aspects of electrical work covered, no job too small or too large
Fully insured and Part P registered - Over 10 years experience
24 hour call out
10% discount on presentation of this ad
Please contact Simon Berry
on 07534 925685
House of Robinson SOFT FURNISHINGS AND DESIGN
PROPRIETOR: - Mrs Sallyann Rolfe
26 LEWIS AVENUE, LONGFORD, GLOUCESTER, GL2 9BQ
07721 768577 01452 305381
www.houseofrobinson.co.uk Soft furnishings individually designed to suit your lifestyle and budget,
from simple roman blinds to intricately designed curtains, expertly made
to measure soft furnishings, from your fabric or our own.
● Handmade curtains ● Roman blinds ● Swags & Tails
● Pelmets ● Bedspreads ● Loose Covers
We offer a consultation service in the comfort of your own home,
with a wide choice of fabrics, trimmings, curtain poles and rails.
Shiny Bright Cleaning Ltd Experienced domestic cleaning service
Weekly cleans, Deep cleans, Spring cleans
Interior and exterior window cleaning
Solar Panel cleaning
Gutters cleared, fascias, & soffits cleaned
Moving in and out House Clean
A friendly local firm - Contact Jan 01452 731895 or 07894 058792
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AROUND THE PARISHES — DOWN HATHERLEY
JAZZ EVENING
at Down Hatherley Cricket Club
In aid of church funds
Friday 5th July, 7.00pm
Tickets £7.50 to include supper from:
Ann Warriner 01452 730371 Helen Nicol 01452 730025
AROUND THE PARISHES — STAVERTON
Staverton Parish Council
The Parish Council are looking to recruit four Parish Councillors.
The Council meets four times a year for approximately 1.5 hrs at the
Cheltenham Regency Hotel to discuss matters relating to the Parish and
give a considered view on planning and other matters to Tewkesbury
Borough Council, Gloucestershire County Council and other agencies.
Applicants must live either in the parish or within one mile thereof and
have a keen interest in the area.
If you feel that you have the time to give the benefit of your knowledge
to the local community please contact the clerk to the Council.
Mr. P.E. Ounsworth on 01452 526495 or [email protected]
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AROUND THE PARISHES — STAVERTON
Tewkesbury Chamber Choir
presents
An Evening of choral music to celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen
Friday 12th July at 7.30 p.m.
in Staverton Church
Programme includes:
A setting of the Beatles ‘Can’t buy me love’; ‘Bogoroditse devo’ by Rach-
maninov; ‘Pie Jesu’ from Philip Ledger’s Requiem; anthems by Bob Chilcott,
John Rutter and Howard Goodall; classic songs including ‘A nightingale
sang in Berkeley Square’, ‘Someone to watch over me’ and ‘In the mood’;
and a medley of the popular songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
We are pleased to welcome the return of this popular choir.
Do come along and join us for this special evening.
Refreshments. 1950s dress is optional!
More information from Christine (01242 680694)
Donations to:
Staverton and Boddington Parish Churches
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JOHN HARTLAND
FIREWOOD LOGS & KINDLING
Delivered – small and large loads
07811 340975 or 01684 275859 www.glosfirewood.co.uk
Mobile firewood processing unit, log splitting service
and tractor hedge-trimming
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EVENTS
SEVEN TOWERS GROUP OF CHURCHES INVITES YOU TO
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2013
3:00PM - 5:00 PM
Sandhurst Village Hall
CRAFT, CELEBRATION AND FOOD FOR ALL THE FAMILY! NO UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN PLEASE
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AROUND THE PARISHES — LONGFORD
WELCOME TO
LONGFORD’S CAR BOOT SALES
On the first Saturday of the month
The dates:
6th July 3rd August 7th September
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Gates open 9.00am
Longford Village Hall
(on Longford Lane, just off Tewkesbury Road)
CARS OR VANS STILL JUST £5 entry
NO NEED TO BOOK *JUST TURN UP*
Hot & cold refreshments served
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Longford Village Hall
If you require further information please contact our ‘boot’ organiser:
Steve Ashmead on 01452 558284
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EVENTS
TALONS AND TIARAS Nature in Art will be showcasing its first costume
exhibition – and the first time this collection has been dis-
played anywhere – from Tuesday 4 June to Sunday 14
July 2013.Entitled Talons and Tiaras, all of the costumes
have been fashioned by designer and textile artist Kate
Plumtree, who has created principal costumes for the
Royal Shakespeare Company, the English and Welsh Na-
tional Operas and countless West End Shows.
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EVENTS
The Three Choirs Festival takes
place in Gloucester this year
from 27 July to 4 August.
The festival is the oldest classical choral festi-
val in the world (300 yrs in 2015!) and rotates
annually between Hereford, Gloucester and
Worcester. We welcome over 25,000 visitors
per year and put on performances by over 800
artists.
Three Choirs Festival Gloucester
27 July-4 August 2013
Guest conductors:
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Edward Gardner
Stephen Layton
John Butt
A week of glorious music with the fabulous Philharmonia Orchestra in
residence, joining our Festival Chorus and star soloists to fill Glouces-
ter Cathedral and surrounding venues with some of the finest music
ever composed. Enjoy being part of something that makes our region
the world centre for fine music.
Performances to include: Handel Messiah, Beethoven Choral Symphony,
Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Holst The Planets and Walton Belshaz-zar’s Feast.
Don’t miss our TC+ programme: opera on the big screen, young people,
regional artists, exhibitions, dancers and orators. Something for every-
one!
www.3choirs.org
0845 6521823