Gloucestershire Echo, The back issues from July 2008:
Rowanfield score college triumph
Jul 01, 2008 ... Rowanfield Two were the winners of Christ College's juniorfootball tournament. Year 10 pupil Tom Savory was among the organisers of the event astwo PE classes combined to participate in the running of thecompetition. It was staged for Cheltenham primary school children and ...
Festival win comes hot on heels of Lakeside title joy
Jul 01, 2008 ... Fc Lakeside Whites - already champions of the Cheltenham Under-nines division - travelled to Minehead for the Spring Festival ofFootball over three days. Lakeside started by beating Hungate YFC 4-1 and were undefeated through the group stages, beating one team 14-0. Lakeside ...
Lakeside's double joy in final season
Jul 01, 2008 ... In Their final ever season, Lakeside Under-16s did the double,winning the League and League Cup. It was the first time the team had won the league, eventuallyfinishing seven points clear of runners-up Forest Green Rovers. Lakeside also won the League Cup Final at Whaddon Road ...
Wire broken
Jul 01, 2008 ... Vandals targeted a heating outlet's wire mesh at the back of ahouse in Stow-on-the- Wold. They ...
Spunge to dedicate song to flood victims
Jul 01, 2008; ... Tewkesbury band Spunge is to dedicate a song to the memory of thethree people who died in the July floods. The quartet has made history for being the first group to begiven permission to change the lyrics of a Bob Marley song. Bram and Chris Lane and Mitchell Taylor will be ...
Slippery road in Cheltenham needs fixing says driver
Jul 01, 2008; ... A Woman who wrote her car off on a Cheltenham road blamesslippery manhole covers and wants the problem dealt with. Nicola Szatmari found herself in trouble when her MG losttraction in Wyman's Lane on the way into Swindon Village. The 22-year-old said: "I was driving from ...
Air cadets fly along the 15th century battle route
Jul 01, 2008 ... Air and sea Cadets in Tewkesbury found out what it would havebeen like to march to battle in the 15th century. Four leaders and a Cadet followed the routes thought to have beentaken by the Lancastrians and Yorkists in 1471 from Chipping Sodburyto Tewkesbury. The modern-day ...
New scheme for learner drivers on the cards
Jul 01, 2008; ... A New scheme to tackle the rising number of young motoristskilled on the road could be launched in Cheltenham. Cheltenham Road Safety Liaison Group is consulting with localinsurance company A Plan Insurance to make the Pass Plus testcheaper. They are considering a deal where ...
Winchcombe youngsters are game for mini-Olympics
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Olympic stars of 2024 had a head start on the road to gold atWinchcombe School's mini-Olympics. The sports event saw more than 100 youngsters from local primaryschools competing. School sports co-ordinator Louise Brooks, who organised thegames, said: "It all went ...
Teenagers face great outdoors
Jul 01, 2008 ... Five teams of teenagers from schools in Gloucestershire tackledan outdoor adventure for able-bodied youngsters and those withphysical, learning and sensory disabilities. Cirencester Kingshill Sch- ool, Central Technology College inGloucester, The Milestone School in Gloucester and ...
Friends of Louis pay him tribute
Jul 01, 2008 ... Friends of popular Cheltenham man Louis Devereaux (pictured) havegathered to celebrate his life at one his favourite nightspots. The former car dealer was found dead by police last month at hisflat in Lansdown Court and a wake to honour him was ...
Crime crackdown in Cheltenham & Tewkesbury
Jul 01, 2008; ... Police launched a major crackdown on crime and disorder inCheltenham and Tewkesbury. In Operation Alpha-One, officers carried out dawn raids, drugbusts, licensing checks and extra patrols targeting anti-socialbehaviour over 24 hours. Officers were also on the towns' roads to ...
Rayer is all-round star as Kingsholm triumph
Jul 01, 2008 ... Ball dominated bat at the Henry Oppenheim Memorial Ground, whereKingsholm beat Bredon by 30 runs. Visiting skipper Wade Ridsdale won the toss and opted to bowlfirst, but his hopes of an early breakthrough were thwarted byKingsholm openers Shaun Uthup and Colin Bennett. The ...
Late night jazz with greg abate
Jul 01, 2008 ... There's a special something about American jazz stars and onFriday July 11 into Saturday morning with Greg Abate "The Prince ofBe-bop", should be special indeed. Not-for-profit promoters Cheltenham Jazz booked a date with thesaxist, who began his career with Ray Charles and the ...
Fishy brew features at beer event
Jul 01, 2008 ... Organisers of the third Cheltenham Beer Festival are angling toraise a large sum for the Samaritans after hooking a sell-out crowd. Cheltenham-based company Weird Fish has agreed to sponsor fourbarrels of beer at the festival, which raised pounds6,000 last year. The leisure ...
Family speak of golden gate bridge suicide tragedy
Jul 01, 2008 ... The parents of a woman who jumped to her death from the GoldenGate Bridge in San Francisco after visiting suicide websites, havespoken of their desolation. Mark and Philippa Crowther say their 23-year-old daughterOlivia's suicide was a bolt out of the blue. Olivia, who had ...
We can't blame the government
Jul 01, 2008 ... I Wonder if the price of oil has anything to do with the creditcrunch? It is true that the dollar has taken a hammering and 150 abarrel isn't as much in pounds as it used to be. But can the price be put down to speculation on the moneymarkets? I think it can, after ...
Rules of the land ignored by developer
Jul 01, 2008 ... With reference to the article on the refused Ham Hill Northmansion (Echo, June 18), just one rather important element wasmissed out - that the developer had the chance to conform toCheltenham's Approved Local Plan rules for building or rebuilding inthe Cotswolds Area of Outstanding ...
Cruisers don't get the message
Jul 01, 2008 ... With reference to your correspondent's letter by on cruising(Echo, June 28). Your correspondent obviously has got it wrong saying it's doublestandards by the police. Cruising has been going on for more than 10 years and stillpeople ...
New stadium boost for Evesham
Jul 01, 2008 ... Evesham United, newly promoted to the British Gas BusinessSouthern League Premier Division, are celebrating after the clubsurmounted the final hurdle to starting work on its new ground. Planning permission for the multi-million pound development ofCheltenham Road was finally given ...
Cheltenham mourns much-loved GP
Jul 01, 2008 ... Dr Dick Bruce, general practitioner in Cheltenham for 42 yearsuntil 1989, has died aged 89 after a brave fight with cancer. He was born in Spain in 1919, educated at Penryn School inEdgbaston and Beaumont College, Old Windsor. After qualifying at StThomas's Hospital, London, in ...
Cook ton spices up painswick
Jul 01, 2008 ... James COOK's magnificent unbeaten 168 inspired Painswick to acomfortable victory over lowly Fairford. Skipper Cook was on imperious form, opening the innings afterFairford had won the toss and asked their opponents to bat at ParkStreet. His opening partner Nick Marment was ...
Scouts descend for malvern and Cotswold challenges
Jul 01, 2008 ... Scouts from across the country descended on Gloucestershire foran activity packed weekend. The Malvern and Cotswold Challenges attracted more than 3,800Scouts and guides to a camp site at Rushbury Farm near Cleeve Hillfor a three-day festival of music and activities. The main ...
Meet humphrey Fletcher, head chef at the Royal well tavern, Cheltenham ; After 10 years' working in top London restaurants including the River Cafe and The Glasshouse in Kew, Humphrey Fletcher has brought his talents to The Royal Well Tavern, Cheltenham. He tells EATING OUT about Bill Clinton, braised courgettes on toast and why he finds eating out depressing
Jul 01, 2008 ... After 10 years' working in top London restaurants including theRiver Cafe and The Glasshouse in Kew, Humphrey Fletcher has broughthis talents to The Royal Well Tavern, Cheltenham. He tells EATINGOUT about Bill Clinton, braised courgettes on toast and why he findseating out ...
In-form Hatherley climb to summit
Jul 01, 2008 ... Matt Jennings and Sam Coote hit half-centuries as GloucestershireDivision leaders Hatherley and Reddings eased past Dumbleton. Having won the toss and opted to bat first, Dumbleton made adisastrous start when they lost both openers without troubling thescorers. Pete Boorman ...
Stone sunk by Khan's heroic display
Jul 01, 2008 ... Woodmancote picked up their second Gloucestershire Division winof the campaign, seeing off Stone by eight wickets. All-rounder Raja Khan was the star of the show, taking four for32 and hitting 64 not out to guide his side to victory. Stone won the toss and elected to bat, but ...
Work starts to restore tribute to the fallen of crimean war
Jul 01, 2008 ... A War memorial in Cheltenham is set to get a pounds10,000makeover. The metal sculpture, in front of The Queen's hotel in thePromenade, stands as a reminder of those who died in the CrimeanWar. In 2006 members of Cheltenham in Bloom decided to try to clean upthe ...
Enjoy town in holidays
Jul 01, 2008 ... Tewkesbury attractions have joined together to put on a series ofevents for the summer. They have created the Tewkesbury Passport that is beingdistributed to schools throughout the county. It encourages families to make the most of workshops, ...
Date set for TV hunt stunt
Jul 01, 2008 ... A Top Gear stunt filmed near Tewkesbury is set to be broadcastshortly. Presenters Jeremy Clarkson (pictured) and Richard Hammond will beseen taking part in a fox hunt with a difference - using a car. In April, the pair linked up with the Ledbury Hunt ...
Win tickets to see the Kathryn tickell band
Jul 01, 2008 ... Folk musician Kathryn Tickell is performing at this year'sCheltenham Music Festival before heading to the BBC Proms in London.And Gloucestershire Media has a pair of tickets for her concert onJuly 11 to be won. Kathryn is a composer and performer whose work is deeplyconnected to ...
St Peter's sale boosts coffers
Jul 01, 2008 ... St Peter's Church in Winchcombe is about pounds8,000 closer tobeing able to install its much-needed boiler. The 15th century church in Gloucester Street had a gift weekendand book sale to raise money for a new heating system. The sale ofbooks held in the church raised ...
Volunteer to clear terrace
Jul 01, 2008 ... Winchcombe Town Council is considering asking people to clean upone of the town's main streets. The idea of setting up a volunteer day to clean Abbey Terrace ison the agenda for its next meeting. It is the first view of the town centre for visitors enteringfrom ...
Ali the greatest as Stroud humble leaders
Jul 01, 2008 ... Stroud stole a march over local rivals Redmarley in the race forpromotion from the Gloucestershire Division. Paul Frape's men were victorious by 44 runs at Farmhill asRedmarley slipped from top to third, with Stroud now second behindHatherley and Reddings. Wicket-keeper Ali ...
John and Maggie revive a 'local'
Jul 01, 2008 ... Licensees John and Maggie Armstrong are celebrating the openingof their second Cotswolds pub. The owners of The Puesdown Inn have taken on a village pub nearCirencester. Tomorrow night, The Falcon at Poulton reopens its doors to dinnerguests, with John heading up the ...
Sign up for sixes football festival
Jul 01, 2008 ... Beeches Fc are holding a youth six-a-side tournament atCirencester's sports complex on Kingshill Lane. The event will take place on the weekend of August 16 and 17,with Under-Nines, 11s and 13s in action on the Saturday and Under-10s, 12s, and 14s competing the following ...
Johnston bags six on another day of agony
Jul 01, 2008 ... Cheltenham slipped to an agonising one-run defeat at Ilminster onSaturday. Jackson Thompson's men remain at the foot of the Premier Onetable while their opponents pulled further clear of the relegationzone. Ilminster won the toss and decided to bat on a green but ...
Homes bid - parish says 'no'
Jul 01, 2008 ... Charlton Kings parish councillors have spoken out against plansfor four new homes in Ryeworth Road. Developer Delroy Moses wants to build the one and two-storeyhouses in the gardens of two properties. Cheltenham Borough Council previously threw out an applicationfor five ...
Thanks for the road repairs
Jul 01, 2008 ... I Should like to thank the principal engineer Frank Heggs of theGloucestershire Highways Department for sorting out the repairs tosurface of the part of Suffolk Road, which runs from the junction ...
Event was a great success
Jul 01, 2008 ... It Was wonderful to see all the walkers and runners who gave uptheir Sunday to take part in the Cheltenham Circular Challenge 2008Walk for charities, which was organised by the Rotary Club ofCheltenham Cleeve Vale. The event was an enjoyable occasion and a resounding success,with ...
Respect needed
Jul 01, 2008 ... I Agree with your correspondent when she says Bouncers Lanecemetery is in a disgraceful state (Echo, June 25). What upsets me the most is ...
School would be cheaper for everyone
Jul 01, 2008 ... Consultation has begun on a proposed Catholic and AnglicanAcademy for Cheltenham. A total of 16,000 questionnaires have been sent across the townon the school, which would be built at Kingsmead School in HowellRoad. STATE schools are fully funded by the state. Church schools ...
Man arrested in connection with Stow hammer attack
Jul 01, 2008; ... A Man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a womanat a Stow-on-the-Wold bookshop. The 49-year-old woman was found unconscious and covered in bloodat WychWood secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in Sheep Street at12.30pm on Saturday. It is believed she was ...
Caines snubs Crewe to stay with Robins
Jul 01, 2008 ... Gavin Caines has turned down a move to Crewe Alexandra in favourof signing a new contract with Cheltenham Town. The central defender put pen to paper on a one-year dealyesterday, becoming the fifth member of boss Keith Downing's squadto re-sign for the Robins this ...
Robinson answers Robins SOS
Jul 01, 2008 ... Phil Robinson has joined Cheltenham Town's coaching staff ascover for injured assistant manager Bob Bloomer. Bloomer has undergone Achilles surgery after picking up theinjury during a masters football tournament, and is on crutches. Heis due to see a specialist on July ...
'Check your insurance'
Jul 01, 2008 ... Age Concern Gloucestershire is urging people going abroad thissummer to make sure they have the correct insurance. The recommendation follows a national survey which revealed morethan half of British travellers go on holiday without travelinsurance and, of those that do, three ...
Alex spots new faces
Jul 01, 2008 ... Blur bassist Alex James was talent spotting at Chipping CampdenSchool. The pop star-turned-cheesemaker, who lives near Stow-on- the-Wold, was among music business experts at the Unsigned MusicShowcase, a pilot event organised by the school in partnership withCampden- based North ...
Advice day will pay off
Jul 01, 2008 ... Employers, payroll agents and accountants can meet HM Revenue andCustoms for free advice. Employer Talk is a series of events offering everyone involved inpayroll the chance to talk to HMRC experts, hear about newdevelopments and seek advice on how to reduce errors and ...
Fete fun is served up
Jul 01, 2008 ... Holy Trinity School will be filled with activity as it hosts itsannual summer fete on Saturday. There will also be children's games, facepainting and a pre-schoolers' play area at the primary school in Jersey Street,Fairview, Cheltenham. The parents, teachers and friends' ...
Drivers told cut speeds
Jul 01, 2008 ... A Hard-hitting campaign is being launched to get drivers to cuttheir speed. The Gloucestershire Safety Camera Partnership is showing how afew miles an hour makes a big difference. Using an image of a car turing into a gun, the campaign asks 'caror weapon?' and tells drivers ...
Footpath protesters are backed
Jul 01, 2008 ... Councillors have backed objections to conversion of a pub andclosure of a footpath. Developer James Deacon wants to turn the former Duke of York pubin London Road, Cheltenham, into three houses and build seven newflats. Neighbours fear it will be out of character. But most ...
Good has come from smoke ban
Jul 01, 2008 ... So we have survived a year of the smoking ban. Pub and restaurantowners last year spoke of doom and gloom - stub out smoking inpublic places and trade will suffer. Has it been as terrible as they all warned? The reaction is mixedthough it is hard to tell if customers are staying ...
Customer group hails pitt report
Jul 01, 2008 ... The organisation that represents water consumers in England andWales has welcomed the findings of the Pitt report. The Consumer Council for Water says it is pleased the reportrecognises the concerns of customers. Chairman Dame Yve Buckland said: "We are encouraged by the ...
John's in the sky tonight
Jul 01, 2008 ... Stargazer John Fletcher has achieved a life-long dream after anasteroid was named after him. Asteroid number 6137 is now officially called Johnfletcher and ithas left the retired postman over the moon. He said: "I'm absolutely delighted. It was a real surprise butI'm ...
County firms embrace smoke-free laws
Jul 01, 2008; ... Gloucestershire people have been breathing easier for a yearsince the smoking ban began. Pubs, clubs and restaurants have stuck by the law preventingsmoking indoors in public places. In Cheltenham, between July and March, officers inspected 850premises and vehicles and found ...
Staunton divided over judge versus gardener row
Jul 01, 2008 ... A Scandal has divided a village where a judge's gardener has beencharged with poisoning his plants. Sir Richard Tucker returned to his Stanton home from a holidaywith his wife Jacqueline last month and found the grass on his vergewas orange and the foliage in the border was dead or ...
Ten per cent rise in smokers quitting since smoking ban.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Since the ban on smoking in public buildings nearly 3,000 peoplehave contacted the county's stop smoking service in an attempt tokick the habit. That's an increase of 10 per cent on the numbers who asked forhelp from the advisory service in the previous year. Between April 1, ...
Affordable flats plans approved
Jul 01, 2008 ... Cheap homes are set to be built in an exclusive Cotswolds town ina pioneering plan. A revised scheme for eight affordable flats as well as 24sheltered retirement apartments has been given the go-ahead inChipping Campden. It will transform the gateway to the tourist town as a ...
Young pick up pet tips
Jul 01, 2008 ... Children with furry friends can find out how to take care of themin style at summer workshops. Staff at Cheltenham store Pets at Home will be giving free adviceon caring for rabbits and guinea pigs as part of its Get Set forSummer initiative. Children will be entertained by ...
Gardens open
Jul 01, 2008 ... Abbotswood gardens will be opening its gates to raise cash forcharity. The gardens, near Stow- on-the-Wold, are open from 1.30pm to 6pmon Saturday in aid of Arthritis Research ...
Action has to be taken on estate
Jul 01, 2008 ... Police and housing bosses have been urged to take action toreduce violence on a Tewkesbury estate. Representatives of Gloucestershire police, Severn Vale HousingSociety and other housing associations attended a meeting in Queen'sRoad, Prior's Park. It was called by town and ...
Crackdown - police hit anti-social behaviour
Jul 01, 2008 ... Police launched a major crackdown on crime and disorder inCheltenham and Tewkesbury. In Operation Alpha-One, officers carried out dawn raids, drugbusts, licensing checks and extra patrols targeting anti-socialbehaviour over 24 hours. Officers were ...
Drink case adjourned
Jul 01, 2008 ... Rugby star Mike Tindall's drink-driving case has been adjournedto a date to be fixed. The 29-year-old Gloucester and England player, who lives withZara Phillips at Gatcombe, was due ...
Mystery lights or a UFO?
Jul 01, 2008 ... People were left stunned by the sight of 15 mysterious orangelights drifting over Cheltenham. Late-night revellers, families and children spotted at theglowing lights above Charlton Kings between 10pm and 11pm onSaturday. Sandra Lloyd, from Benhall, saw the lights at 10.45pm ...
Bookie stole more than pounds4,400 from own shop
Jul 01, 2008; ... A Cheltenham bookmaker who stole almost pounds4,500 from hisemployees and left an apology note has walked free from court. Alcoholic Nicholas Coleman had worked at Coral Bookmakers inLondon Road for four months when he was entrusted with the keys andaccess codes to the betting ...
Pub trade has mixed feelings
Jul 01, 2008 ... The smoking ban has had a mixed review among pubs, clubs andrestaurants. Matthew Birch, landlord of the Brown Jug in Bath Road Cheltenham,supports the ban. "We're getting a lot more customers and it's a lot more familyoriented," he said. "I haven't heard any customer ...