Tewkesbury News

2000 News

A Royal Visitor ( February 16, 2000 )
A Great Day for Tewkesbury...
Farmers Market for Tewkesbury ( February 16, 2000 )
TDG Members prepare report...
Victoria Gardens Face-Lift ( February 16, 2000 )
Work to start soon...
Ambulance for Kosova ( February 23, 2000 )
Funded by Tewkesbury School
Medieval Festival Meeting. ( February 23, 2000 )
Street Market planned...
Battlefield Spring Clean ( February 23, 2000 )
Volunteers welcome!
Street Fair Planned ( March 3, 2000 )
Putting the medieval spirit back in the town
Sixties Star Sell Out ( March 3, 2000 )
Joe Brown packs them in at the Roses
River Fun For Tewkesbury Youngsters ( March 3, 2000 )
Bell boat will be available to all
Tewkesbury Film Fame ( March 9, 2000 )
Tewkesbury man is armour maker to the stars
Saving The Gloworms ( March 9, 2000 )
Friends of the Earth to set up protection group.
Celebrating The Gloucestershire Way ( March 9, 2000 )
Millennium walks start in Tewkesbury.
Mercy Mission Accomplished ( March 17, 2000 )
School funded ambulance delivered
MP Praises Tewkesbury Web Site ( March 17, 2000 )
Laurence Robertson performs opening ceremony
Group set up to protect the glow worms ( March 17, 2000 )
“They could be a real attraction,” say Friends of the Earth.
New school for Tewkesbury! ( March 24, 2000 )
Local author honoured in name.
Fiery Dragon for celebrations. ( March 24, 2000 )
Fire sculpture plans for medieval fair.
Almost full employment in Tewkesbury. ( March 24, 2000 )
Town’s unemployment well below county average.
Lock re-opens! ( April 3, 2000 )
£70,000 riverside improvements
Thanks for the Ambulance! ( April 3, 2000 )
Tewkesbury aid worker gets letter from Kosova
Market area needs re-vamp ( April 3, 2000 )
Borough council says decked parking could be the answer.
Tewkesbury Town Band hits the high notes ( April 7, 2000 )
Promotion hopes high after regional contest.
Ashchurch Army Vehicles on Mercy Mission ( April 7, 2000 )
Defence secretary drops in.
Tewkesbury Half Marathon ( April 7, 2000 )
Entries coming in for all three races.
Methodist re-opens for Easter ( April 14, 2000 )
£400,000 refit complete
Mayor Making Ceremony ( April 14, 2000 )
New man takes up chain of office
Radio links success ( April 14, 2000 )
Shopkeepers help find missing child
Flower Power at Bus Stop ( April 20, 2000 )
Tewkesbury in Bloom plans.
Hall Saved For Town ( April 20, 2000 )
New community facility planned
Special Schools Petition Grows ( April 20, 2000 )
Letters of support flood in for campaign
St. Georges Day Success ( April 28, 2000 )
Dragon slays them.
Floral Display in Church ( April 28, 2000 )
St Nicholas Church Flower Festival.
Musical Magic at the Theatre ( April 28, 2000 )
Manor Players in Concert
Right Royal Day for Tewkesbury Head. ( May 5, 2000 )
Headmaster Paul Cotter, of Tewkesbury was chosen to represent headteachers throughout Gloucestershire at Royal reception recently.
Children take the green route to school! ( May 5, 2000 )
Walking bus plans for Mitton
Homes ready for owls ( May 5, 2000 )
Nest boxes set up.
MAYOR HELPS LOCAL CHARITIES ( May 12, 2000 )
£5000 to good causes
A Pine Performance! ( May 12, 2000 )
Tewkesbury re-cycling success
Bridge could be all lit up! ( May 12, 2000 )
£28,000 plan for King John's Bridge
Tape Plan to mark Museum Anniversary ( May 23, 2000 )
Visitors will hear John Moore's words.
How should we end Water Festival ? ( May 23, 2000 )
Organisers seek ideas for finale.
Twirlers Success ( May 23, 2000 )
Local group return from competition with armfull of trophies.
Civic Society Awards ( June 8, 2000 )
Eye sores get most votes.
Sing-a-Long-a-Sound of Music ( June 8, 2000 )
Latest sensation coming to the Roses.
Tewkesbury Aid worker plans next journey ( June 8, 2000 )
School equipment needed for Kosovan village.
Catching the walking bus ( June 15, 2000 )
Kids take the green route to school.
Tewkesbury Dragon goes on his travels. ( June 15, 2000 )
Skip invited to Banbury Folk Festival.
New Chamber Chairman calls for more optimism in Town. ( June 15, 2000 )
We can do it and we will do it - says Nickie Phillipston Stow.
ABBEY HERB DAY ( June 16, 2000 )
Top herbalist to be guest speaker.
HELPING THE TOWN TO BLOOM ( June 16, 2000 )
Opportunity Centre clients get dug in.
SPONSOR SOUGHT FOR POLICE CAR ( June 16, 2000 )
Rural officer needs transport to get around.
IF IT FLOATS YOU CAN RACE IT ( June 22, 2000 )
Fun event planned for water festival
POLICE ON THE MOVE ( June 22, 2000 )
Local Station set for refurbishment
THE HANGINGS, LATEST ( June 22, 2000 )
Green appeal goes public
Another Dragon for Tewkesbury ( June 29, 2000 )
Work due to start on Fire Sculpture
Home for a Haircut ( June 29, 2000 )
How losing locks will aid mine clearance!
Bridge Work Planned ( June 29, 2000 )
£500,000 needed to repair local bridge
Texans to sing in Tewkesbury ( July 7, 2000 )
American Choir for Abbey
Executions in Tewkesbury ( July 7, 2000 )
Lancastrians to lose their heads
Nick the Robber in Town ( July 7, 2000 )
Car Park Crime Highlighted
Lancastrian Lords lose their heads! ( July 14, 2000 )
Executions caught on camera
Window Display Winner ( July 14, 2000 )
A hard choice for judges
Judging date set for Tewkesbury in Bloom ( July 14, 2000 )
Local people urged to meet the judges
Send her our best wishes! ( July 21, 2000 )
Tewkesbury trader plans birthday tribute to Queen Mum.
Housing plan turned down ( July 21, 2000 )
Councillor says building on former tip is unsafe
Tewkesbury pulls out all the stops! ( July 21, 2000 )
Britain in Bloom judges in town
CLEAN UP SURPRISE AT ABBEY ( July 28, 2000 )
Volunteers find moulds for ceiling bosses.
CHARLOTTE IS THIS YEAR'S RIVER FAIRY ( July 28, 2000 )
Hard Choice for Judges..
KITE FESTIVAL FLYING HIGH ( July 28, 2000 )
Visitors from all over the world flock to show
MEDALLION FOR QUEEN MUM ( August 4, 2000 )
Town Council mark centenary with a millennium gift.
SWIMATHON HELPS DISABLED YOUNGSTERS. ( August 4, 2000 )
Top fundraisers and swimmers get their rewards this week
NEW LOOK FOR ROSES ( August 4, 2000 )
Signs of the times
MUSEUM A HIVE OF ACTIVITY ( August 14, 2000 )
John Moore Museum buzzing with fun.
MARINA PLANS BACKED BY PLANNING OFFICERS ( August 14, 2000 )
Housing plans recommended for approval.
TOWN CRIER OFF TO USA ( August 14, 2000 )
Invitation to lead back-to-school procession.
NEW COMMUNITY WORKER FOR PRIORS PARK ( August 25, 2000 )
Flat Could Become Neighbourhood Network Office.
JOY OVER A LEVEL RESULTS ( August 25, 2000 )
Tewkesbury School Above National Average.
ABBEY ORGANIST SHOWS OFF SKILLS DOWN UNDER ( August 25, 2000 )
Tewkesbury link with top Sydney Festival.
MEDIEVAL GROUP VISITS DENMARK ( August 29, 2000 )
Fair organisers off to see how the Danes do it.
REPTILES TAKE OVER MUSEUM ( August 29, 2000 )
Visitors invited to get to know a snake
MARINA HOUSING PLANS SUNK ( August 29, 2000 )
Residents delighted
WORK STARTS ON NEW HOSPITAL UNIT ( September 4, 2000 )
Day Case Room Should Open in New Year.
BLOOMING WINNERS ( September 5, 2000 )
Keeping town looking good reaps rewards
CLOISTERS PLAN FOR ABBEY ( September 8, 2000 )
Monks walkway to be re-created
CHORAL SYMPHONY PREMIERED IN TEWKESBURY ( September 8, 2000 )
Choral Society commission Millennium work
LIGHTING THE WAY INTO THE NEW YEAR ( September 15, 2000 )
Would You Like to Light the Beacon?
CHARITY CONCERT A GREAT SUCCESS ( September 15, 2000 )
Children will benefit
AROMATHERAPY BY LOCAL AUTHOR ( September 15, 2000 )
Northway woman commissioned to write book
FREE FAIR RIDES FOR LOCAL YOUNGSTERS ( September 25, 2000 )
Mayors make Millennium memorable
COME AND SEE US SAY FIREMEN ( September 25, 2000 )
Fire Station Open Day
HELP US GIVE THE CHERNOBYL TWINS A GREAT CHRISTMAS. ( September 25, 2000 )
Tewkesbury Woman launches appeal.
SMALL BUT FAIR ( September 29, 2000 )
Model Show Planned for Fair Weekend
TALENTED YOUNGSTERS WANTED ( September 29, 2000 )
Panto Auditions at Roses
OLD POST OFFICE TOWN'S WORST EYESORE ( October 9, 2000 )
Civic Society Awards
MAKING POPPING OUT FOR PINT EASIER ( October 9, 2000 )
Friends Rally Round to Help Ron
CHANGE OF HEART SAVES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ( October 9, 2000 )
Council Cash rescues celebrations.
TEWKESBURY TO STAR WITH TOP ASTROLOGER ( October 13, 2000 )
Russell Grant set for visit
CATWALK FAME FOR TEWKESBURY GIRL ( October 13, 2000 )
Gillian is National Finalist
FAIR SUCCESS ( October 13, 2000 )
Showman's Guild Did Us Proud says Borough Mayor
Ghost Walk ( October 20, 2000 )
Tewkesbury's spooks are coming out to play.
CAMERAS IN VIEW ( October 20, 2000 )
CCTV in Town for Christmas
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PLANS ( October 20, 2000 )
Bigger and Better than Ever
CARD CASH ( October 27, 2000 )
Busy workers help Cobalt Unit
FRIENDSHIP FOOD ( October 27, 2000 )
CHURCH MEMBERS COOK UP BOOK.
BATTLE FIELD TO STAR IN TV SERIES ( October 27, 2000 )
Bloody Meadow and Gastons to feature
PUPILS GO CASH CRAZY. ( November 3, 2000 )
Charity fortnight at Tewkesbury School
LOCK KEEPER RESCUED ( November 3, 2000 )
Holiday not washed out
WORK STARTS ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ( November 3, 2000 )
Work is due to start this weekend erecting the town's Christmas lights.
VIDEO, A TREASURE FOR THE FUTURE. ( November 10, 2000 )
Historical society make movie.
CHARITY SUCCESS ( November 10, 2000 )
Christmas shop will help others.
HIGH TIDES THREATEN RETURN OF FLOODS ( November 10, 2000 )
Environment Agency monitoring situation.
CCTV FOR TOWN CENTRE ( November 20, 2000 )
On Camera for Christmas.
FIREWORKS FABULOUS END TO LIGHTS FESTIVAL ( November 20, 2000 )
Charity Event Not Completely Washed Out
FARMERS MARKET PLANS ( November 20, 2000 )
Site Chosen
CHAIN GOOD AS NEW ( November 24, 2000 )
Badge of Office fell off!
VOLUNTEERS IN RECORD ATTEMPT ( November 24, 2000 )
A Million Trees to be planted Nationwide.
YOUTH THEATRE PREPARES FOR BIG DAY ( November 24, 2000 )
Youngsters take to the stage
THE BIG SWITCH ON ( December 4, 2000 )
THE BIG SWITCH ON
HISTORY ON THE MOVE ( December 4, 2000 )
Battle Field Walks Planned.
MALVERN CHOIR FOR ABBEY ( December 4, 2000 )
Aldwyn Voices in Christmas Programme.
POST OFFICE PLANS ON HOLD ( December 8, 2000 )
'Eyesore' to be Sold
WINDOW COMPETITION ( December 8, 2000 )
Judging on Saturday.
CHRISTMAS SPICE FOR ABBEY SCHOOL CHORISTERS ( December 8, 2000 )
London Concert for local singers.
FLOODS BRING TASTE OF TRAFFIC FREE TOWN. ( December 15, 2000 )
Tewkesbury almost cut off.
OTTERS COULD BE BACK ( December 15, 2000 )
Stewardship agreement for Ham.
ENGRAVED GLASSES FOR VISITORS ( December 15, 2000 )
Council plans special gifts.

2001 News

QUIET START TO NEW YEAR ( January 5, 2001 )
Early night for many.
POLICE BACK IN OLD HEADQUARTERS ( January 5, 2001 )
Station gets major refit.
AWARD FOR TEWKESBURY MAN ( January 5, 2001 )
MBE for Special Policeman
KREMLIN COULD GO ( January 12, 2001 )
DECKED PARKING ON CARDS.
MILLENNIUM BEACON HAS TO GO ( January 12, 2001 )
“It's tatty!”, says Councillor.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING SUCCESS ( January 12, 2001 )
Parks and Gardens will benefit.
EX POLICEMAN TO BE NEW MAYOR ( January 22, 2001 )
Second Time Round for Mayoress.
NEW SEATS AND SOUNDS FOR THEATRE ( January 22, 2001 )
25th Year Gets off to a Great Start
MONEY TO MAKE TOWN BLOOM ( January 22, 2001 )
Tewkesbury Town Council agreed this week to increase its grant to the Tewkesbury Britain in Bloom Committee from £900 to £2000.
YOUNGSTERS PREPARE FOR DEBUT ( January 26, 2001 )
Youth Theatre's First Show
CONCERNS OVER TOWN CENTRE PLANS ( January 26, 2001 )
Local Business People to Meet Councillors
ELMBURY SUITE OPENS ( January 26, 2001 )
New Day Facility for Tewkesbury Hospital
TOWN CRIER CALLS FOR TRIBUTE TO GLOSTERS ( February 2, 2001 )
All County's Criers asked to join in.
THE BATTLE TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS ( February 2, 2001 )
Riverside towns join forces.
LEAFLET BID TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS ( February 2, 2001 )
Chamber members to take action.
TEWKESBURY LOCAL PLAN ( February 9, 2001 )
The People's Turn.
HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT ABBEY ( February 9, 2001 )
Trails to follow.
TEWKESBURY AID WORKER OFF TO UKRAINE ( February 16, 2001 )
Roger to help Chernobyl Children.
TEWKESBURY COUNCIL TAX LOWEST IN COUNTY ( February 16, 2001 )
Final figure to be fixed next week.
PUBLIC GIVEN TIME TO HAVE SAY ( February 16, 2001 )
Town Council to allow time for public debate.
HELP FOR FLOOD VICTIMS ( February 23, 2001 )
Talk to a real expert.
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED ( February 23, 2001 )
First female head for Tewkesbury Borough.
OPERA FOR ABBEY ( February 23, 2001 )
School Music Head to Conduct.
RUGBY PLAYERS ON ROAD TO TWICKENHAM ( March 5, 2001 )
Club's Biggest Day
PANTS TO POVERTY SAYS RADIO GLOUCESTERSHIRE ( March 5, 2001 )
Radio Station To Take Over Theatre.
SCRIVENER TO WORK IN LITTLE MUSEUM ( March 5, 2001 )
A Chance to Step Back in Time.
PLAN TO REPLACE TOWN STOCKS ( March 9, 2001 )
Pictures needed
RESIDENTS HAVE SAY IN FUTURE OF FLATS ( March 9, 2001 )
Should they be done up or knocked down?
RUGBY CLUB ALMOST THERE ( March 16, 2001 )
Mayor Wishes Them Luck.
ORWELLIAN PLAY FOR SCHOOL ( March 16, 2001 )
Animal Farm Latest Production.
MANAGER CAGED ( March 16, 2001 )
Red Nose Fun.
CLEAN UP PLEA TO DOG OWNERS ( March 23, 2001 )
Walkies are off!
MARINA HOUSES APPEAL ( March 23, 2001 )
Public enquiry to decide.
ALDERMAN KNIGHT FIGHTS BACK ( March 23, 2001 )
Supporters get warm welcome in London
THE BIG SWITCH ON ( March 30, 2001 )
CCTV AT LAST
POETS WANTED ( March 30, 2001 )
HUNT FOR CHAMPION.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN VISIT TEWKESBURY ( March 30, 2001 )
Holiday for Sasha and Roman.
MUSEUM GOES BATTY ( April 6, 2001 )
Meet Some Live Bats
SCHOOL TEAMS OFF TO SOUTH AFRICA. ( April 6, 2001 )
Soccer and Netball games planned.
DRAGON WARNING ( April 19, 2001 )
St George's Day Celebrations for Tewkesbury.
NEW BATTLE CENTRE ( April 19, 2001 )
Grant means plans can go ahead.
Memorial Bench for Roses ( April 19, 2001 )
Family donates seat to Roses
CHAPEL GRAVEYARD CHANGES HANDS ( April 23, 2001 )
Last Piece in Jigsaw for Borough Council.
SHOW OF HANDS OFFER HELPING HAND. ( April 23, 2001 )
Top Duo Helps Youth Theatre.
GHOST WALK BOOK ON SALE ( April 23, 2001 )
Town's Spooky Side Revealed.
TEWKESBURY COMPANY HONOURED ( April 27, 2001 )
Queen's Award for Group 4.
ST GEORGE PUTS TOWN ON MAP ( April 27, 2001 )
Celebrations were a great success.
HORSE SHOW FALLS ( April 27, 2001 )
Cancellation only sensible option say organisers.
NEW FORMAT FOR BREAKFAST CLUB ( May 4, 2001 )
More Chances to Meet.
ADULT LEARNERS WEEK ( May 4, 2001 )
Plenty of subjects to try.
JOBS ON SCREEN IN TEWKESBURY ( May 15, 2001 )
First in Gloucestershire
YOUNG FARMERS WIN MAYOR'S AWARD ( May 15, 2001 )
Tewkesbury Young Farmers have just become the first group to win the Borough Mayor's Award for Meritorious Service.
NEW WORK GIVES GLIMPSE OF PAST ( May 15, 2001 )
The Shape of the Abbey Before the Reformation.
GO AHEAD FOR MARINA HOUSES ( May 25, 2001 )
Waterside houses can be built.
TEWKESBURY MAN RUNS GRAND CANYON ( May 25, 2001 )
Iron Man Helps Hard of Hearing.
MONSTER THREAT FOR WATER FESTIVAL ( May 25, 2001 )
Giant Creature will be major attraction.
NEW GAS PIPES ENSURE SUPPLY FOR TEWKESBURY. ( May 31, 2001 )
Work will take 23 weeks.
OLD RAILWAY CUTTING TRANSFORMED ( May 31, 2001 )
New Garden for Opportunity Centre.
SPORTING SUCCESS ( June 8, 2001 )
BOROUGH YOUNGSTERS IN SOUTH WEST GAMES
AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS ( June 8, 2001 )
Hard Work Recognised
FAIR GIVEN ALL CLEAR ( June 8, 2001 )
MAFF Says OK.
ROBERTSON RETURNED ( June 18, 2001 )
No change after Election.
CARNIVAL PROCESSION CANCELLED ( June 18, 2001 )
NOT ENOUGH ENTRIES SAYS ROUND TABLE.
British Legion Festival for Town ( June 18, 2001 )
800 Old Soldiers Expected
ROSES THEATRE TAKES FRIDAY 13TH CHANCE ( June 25, 2001 )
Voodoo Night at Theatre.
OLD FOLKS ASKED WHAT THEY WANT. ( June 25, 2001 )
A Chance to Air their Views.
JOUST PLANNED FOR MEDIEVAL FAIR. ( June 25, 2001 )
Now it’s got to be the biggest in Europe.
DRAGON NEEDS HOME ( June 29, 2001 )
Skip Evicted.
LOCAL TALENT TO FORE. ( June 29, 2001 )
Youth Theatre's Second Production.
ABBEY FRIENDS CELEBRATE ( June 29, 2001 )
Festival of Friends.
CARNIVAL IS BACK ( July 11, 2001 )
Good day despite weather
FREE BUS TO FAIR ( July 11, 2001 )
A trip back to the past.
FARMERS MARKET SET TO OPEN ( July 11, 2001 )
STALLS HOLDERS ALREADY SIGNED UP.
FAIR SUCCESS ( July 20, 2001 )
Town full.
MONSTROUS ATTRACTION FOR WATER FESTIVAL. ( July 20, 2001 )
Avon Lock Monster scheduled to appear
HELPERS GET HELP ( July 20, 2001 )
League of Friends latest Donation.
WET BUT NOT WASHED OUT ( July 27, 2001 )
Water festival triumphs over elements.
WORK OF MASTERCRAFTSMAN IDENTIFIED. ( July 27, 2001 )
Treasures Found in Local Church.
WORK OF MASTERCRAFTSMAN IDENTIFIED. ( July 27, 2001 )
Treasures Found in Local Church.
NEW PARK OPENED ( July 27, 2001 )
Face Lift for Riverside.
FLORAL JUDGES IN TOWN ( August 6, 2001 )
RESULTS AT END OF AUGUST.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ( August 6, 2001 )
Help Plan the Future of the Roses
RAFT RACE PLANS ( August 6, 2001 )
Not to Late to Enter.
WATERWAYS SHOW HEADS FOR TEWKESBURY ( August 9, 2001 )
Mikron Theatre in Town.
SLOW DOWN ( August 9, 2001 )
Speed limit plans for death junction.
TEWKESBURY MAN HEADS FOR THE HIGHTS. ( August 9, 2001 )
Kilimanjaro Challenge.
GETTING THE HABIT ( August 9, 2001 )
Brother Ben’s Day.
FESTIVAL BONUS ( August 9, 2001 )
Treat for Music Lovers.
ABBEY TREASURES ON SHOW ( August 10, 2001 )
Precious Items on Loan to Gloucester.
LAND ROW OVER ( September 3, 2001 )
Mill gives controversial site away.
RECORD ENTRY FOR PRAM RACE ( September 3, 2001 )
Old Prams Desperately Needed.
SHEEP BACK ON HAM ( September 3, 2001 )
Foot and Mouth Kept Grazing Prices Down.
THORN HEDGE TO KEEP OUT VANDALS ( September 12, 2001 )
Cemetery needs protection.
BRITAIN IN BLOOM RESULTS ANNOUNCED ( September 12, 2001 )
Tewkesbury beaten by Ledbury.
MOTOR MUSEUM BOOST FOR LOCAL FIRM ( September 12, 2001 )
Thrust Car Goes on Show.
TEWKESBURY REMEMBERS ( September 14, 2001 )
Messages sent to USA.
BASKETS STOLEN ( September 14, 2001 )
Thieves have made off with the hanging baskets from outside the Town Hall.
BUS PASS PROTEST SUCCESS. ( September 14, 2001 )
Taxi Vouchers an alternative.
TOWN RALLIES TO SUPPORT AMERICA ( September 21, 2001 )
BOOK OF CONDOLENCE IN ABBEY.
NIGHT CLUB VENUE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL ( September 21, 2001 )
Young Dancers Step to Tewkesbury.
PROMOTION FOR LOCAL MP ( September 21, 2001 )
ROBERTSON MOVES TO WHIPS OFFICE
FAIR RETURNS ( October 1, 2001 )
Busy Time for Fair Society.
EYESORE TO BECOME SHOPS ( October 1, 2001 )
Purchaser Revealed.
HANGINGS GIVEN TO TOWN ( October 1, 2001 )
Ownership still in Dispute.
HARVEST HELPS THIRD WORLD ( October 5, 2001 )
Orphanage will benefit.
ALLOTMENT PLANS ON SHOW ( October 5, 2001 )
A chance for locals to have their say.
DANCE FOR HOSPITAL ( October 5, 2001 )
Take Your Partner.
GIVE THE AMERICAN HEROES A BREAK ( October 12, 2001 )
Help Me To Help Them - says Local Man.
COME TO OUR MEETINGS ( October 12, 2001 )
Borough Council Welcomes Public.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SUCCESS ( October 12, 2001 )
MITTON RESIDENTS FIGHT CRIME.
CAB COMPANY CAN STAY ( October 22, 2001 )
Local Businessman Wins Appeal.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ( October 22, 2001 )
Bureau Plans Open Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ( October 22, 2001 )
Bureau Plans Open Day
GHOSTLY GOINGS ON ( October 22, 2001 )
HALLOWEEN WALK PLANNED.
HALLOWEEN MESSAGE ( October 26, 2001 )
Tell Them to Stay Away.
DRESS UP FOR LIGHTS FESTIVAL. ( October 26, 2001 )
Competition for Children.
BONFIRE NIGHTS ( October 26, 2001 )
Fireworks Help Charities.
HEAD TO RETIRE AFTER 17 YEARS ( November 6, 2001 )
A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW.
NATIONAL TRUST LEAVING TEWKESBURY ( November 6, 2001 )
Head Quarters to be sold.
GHOST WALK SUCCESS ( November 6, 2001 )
Complete sell out.
LOCAL AUTHOR IN PRINT ( November 9, 2001 )
First Novel Will Not Be Last.
DISABLED ACCESS TO TOWN HALL NOT ON CARDS ( November 9, 2001 )
Grants being sought.
TEWKESBURY SCHOOL TO HELP PUPILS IN SOUTH AFRICA ( November 9, 2001 )
Charity Fortnight Starts.
GOOSE RACE MEMORIES SOUGHT ( November 26, 2001 )
Boxing Day Tradition.
MUMMERS ON TOUR ( November 26, 2001 )
Tewkesbury mummers are taking their play to Worcester.
MURDER SUSPECT QUESTIONED ( November 26, 2001 )
Local Man Released on Bail.
EYESORE COULD SOON BE RESTORED. ( November 30, 2001 )
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP SOLD.
OLLIE HANGING UP HELMET ( November 30, 2001 )
Town Bobby to Retire after 30 years.
RAIN DID NOT DAMPEN FUN ( November 30, 2001 )
Chrismas lights weather disaster.
READERS CLUB SOUGHT ( December 10, 2001 )
Fellow Bookworms Wanted.
ABBEY SERVICE BROADCAST ( December 10, 2001 )
20 Million Could Listen In.
EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR ELDERLY ( December 10, 2001 )
Masons Treat Senior Citizens.
Priceless Documents for Abbey ( December 21, 2001 )
Exhibition marks 900th anniversary.
BRIDGE REOPENS ( December 21, 2001 )
Closed for four and a half years.
MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE AT MUSEUM ( December 21, 2001 )
Chance to handle real artefacts.

2002 News

LOCAL AIRCRAFT? ( March 22, 2002 )
Tewkesbury MP Laurence Robertson
‘MONEY COULD BE BETTER SPENT’ ( March 22, 2002 )
Priors Park residents say waste of money
LIGHTING MAY BE IMPROVED AFTER RAPE ( March 22, 2002 )
Police are still looking for the rapist
WALK FOR CHARITY ( March 28, 2002 )
1,208 mile walk
NEW BUSINESS FORUM PROPOSED ( April 5, 2002 )
Inaugural Meeting
PATIENTS' VIEWS ON GPS ( April 5, 2002 )
5000 people
TEWKESBURY TO CELEBRATE ST. GEORGE'S DAY - 23rd APRIL ( April 9, 2002 )
Celebrating England's Patron Saint's day, April 23
Getting the ‘CREW’ on the road ( May 10, 2002 )
finding jobs
NINE OUT OF TEN PEOPLE WOULD RECYCLE ( May 28, 2002 )
So why does UK languish at bottom of euro-recycling league?
JUBILEE EVENTS ( May 28, 2002 )
Street Carnival - Saturday 1st June
SATELLITE TRACKING ( June 10, 2002 )
As seen on breakfast tv!
HOPES HIGH FOR FLORAL GLORY ( July 23, 2002 )
Tewkesbury looking blooming good.
BATTLING ON ( July 23, 2002 )
Festival Fills Town.
FLOWER POWER SHOULD BRING VISITORS FLOCKING ( August 5, 2002 )
Festival Plans for Abbey
OLD GAMES COULD HELP HOSPITAL ( August 14, 2002 )
Items needed for fete
HERITAGE PLANS GO AHEAD ( August 19, 2002 )
New Centre for Tewkesbury
TEWKESBURY SCHOOL CELEBRATES SUCCESS ( August 23, 2002 )
Above average exam results send Head out on a high
TEWKESBURY IN BLOOM RESULTS ( August 30, 2002 )
Bumper blooms this year
SEA CADETS ANNIVERSARY ( September 23, 2002 )
Ex Members Sought for Celebrations.
FAIR TIME ( September 23, 2002 )
Society Plans Already in Hand.
£3.2M NEW LOOK PLANNED FOR TOWN CENTRE ( September 26, 2002 )
£3.2million to make it more people friendly.
MOP FAIR DELIGHT ( October 3, 2002 )
Fun for All in the Streets.
ABBEY TREASURES ON SHOW ( October 3, 2002 )
Medieval Sculptures in Exhibition.
TEWKESBURY WEBCAM ON BBC WEBSITE ( October 12, 2002 )
Picture postcard views 24 hours a day
NEW WINDOW FOR ABBEY ( October 19, 2002 )
Stained glass window marks anniversary
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ENVIRONMENT & MEDIA AWARDS ( October 19, 2002 )
Local web company in line for award
TOWN CRIER BARES ALL FOR CHARITY ( October 29, 2002 )
A Close Shave
FIRE FIGHTERS WILL STAY ON CALL ( October 29, 2002 )
Very Little Change Expected
BATTY GOINGS ON ( November 4, 2002 )
The Secrets of the Bat Cave Revealed
GET TEWKESBURY LIT UP FOR CHRISTMAS ( November 4, 2002 )
Lights Help Appeal
GHOST WALK SUCCESS ( November 7, 2002 )
Crowds queue to be spooked.
TWIRLING THEIR WAY TO THE TOP ( November 7, 2002 )
Tewkesbury Team to Represent England
CROWDS GATHER TO HONOUR THE DEAD ( November 15, 2002 )
Hundreds stand in silence
SCHOOL GETS TOP MARKS ( November 15, 2002 )
Another great Ofsted report for Tewkesbury School
TEMORARY BRIDGE TO BE REMOVED ( November 21, 2002 )
Road Closed for Work.
TEMORARY BRIDGE TO BE REMOVED ( November 21, 2002 )
Road Closed for Work 29th
ABBEY ISLAND ( November 21, 2002 )
Rivers Rise in Tewkesbury.
TEWKESBURY GETS LIT UP FOR CHRISTMAS ( November 28, 2002 )
Hundreds Turn Out to Meet Father Christmas
BRIDGE COMMENDED ( November 28, 2002 )
Quay Street Bridge in National Competition
TRAINS HELP TWIRLERS ON THEIR WAY ( December 8, 2002 )
Model exhibition raises cash
GOLDEN GOOSE RACE ( December 8, 2002 )
Contestants to ride hobby horses, hunt for the golden egg
TEWKESBURY COULD BECOME RENOVATION CAPITAL ( December 15, 2002 )
Specialist Centre Set for Town
VIP VISITOR FOR TOWN ( December 15, 2002 )
Shadow Home Secretary Drops In
WINDOW COMPETITION ( December 27, 2002 )
Carpet Shop Winner
DEVELOPMENT IN LINE FOR TOP AWARD ( December 27, 2002 )
Bovis Homes Praised

2003 News

GOOSE RACE SUCCESS ( January 4, 2003 )
Traditional Event Revived
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PEACEFUL ( January 4, 2003 )
No Problems in Town.
FLOOD AND FROST COMBINE ( January 10, 2003 )
Waters falling but ice stays
HELPERS WANTED FOR CHARITY EVENT ( January 10, 2003 )
Willing Hand Needed for Footsteps
TADS TAKE TO THE STAGE ( January 21, 2003 )
Husband and wife team top bill
TOWN COUNCIL BACKS YOUTH CLUB ( January 21, 2003 )
11 and12 Year Olds Need Activities
NEW VICAR TAKES OVER ( January 25, 2003 )
Family Man wants to make Abbey more Family Friendly
TV SHOW LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS ( January 25, 2003 )
Home Owners and Buyers Sought.
BATTLE FIELD SOCIETY ON THE TRAIL OF RICHARD III ( January 30, 2003 )
Hunt for the real Battlefield.
NO RISE IN COUNCIL TAX ( January 30, 2003 )
Stand Still Budget for Approval.
TAPESTRY DISPLAY FOR ABBEY ( February 5, 2003 )
History of Quakers on Show.
COACH FOR PROTESTORS ( February 5, 2003 )
Anti War Bus Bound for London
HEARTFELT PLEA WINS ( February 14, 2003 )
Playgroup Gets Book Deal
TAPESTRY MARKS 125 YEARS ( February 14, 2003 )
Methodists Celebrate
DRESSING FOR BATTLE ( February 28, 2003 )
Museum Day Success.
BEQUEST TO ABBEY ( February 28, 2003 )
Local Woman Leaves £100,000.
SCULPTURE PLANS REVEALED ( March 5, 2003 )
Long awaited design for a sculpture
BAND HELP LOCAL YOUNGSTER ( March 5, 2003 )
All Day Fund Raiser Planned
BADGES TO HELP SCULPTURE ( March 17, 2003 )
Campaign to raise £30,000 starts
TEWKESBURY PHOTO WINNER ( March 17, 2003 )
Local photographer wins prize
SECRETS OF MITTON REVEALED ( March 24, 2003 )
Lost Medieval Village Found
YOUNGSTERS SUPPORT MAYOR ( March 24, 2003 )
Charity Show at Roses
NATURE RESERVE HOPES ( March 28, 2003 )
Naturalist Wants to Bring in the Birds.
DRAMA BABES ON STAGE ( March 28, 2003 )
First performance for new group.
COUNCIL AWARDED BEACON STATUS ( April 2, 2003 )
Community Work Earns Cash
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE COULD EARN CASH ( April 2, 2003 )
Quiz May Make Town Blossom
TEWKESBURY YOUNGSTERS REPRESENT ENGLAND ( April 13, 2003 )
Mystique twirlers off to world championships
GOVERNORS HONOURED ( April 13, 2003 )
Years of Service Recognised
ST GEORGE'S DAY IN TEWKESBURY ( April 17, 2003 )
Bigger and Better Than Ever
USA LINK FORMALISED ( April 17, 2003 )
Mayors Exchange Proclamations of Friendship
CAR CAVALCADE HEADS FOR TEWKESBURY ( April 24, 2003 )
Vauxhall Centenary Celebrations
MYSTIQUE TWIRLERS SUCCESS ( April 24, 2003 )
Group Bring Back World Championship Medals
FALKLANDS HERO TO VISIT TEWKESBURY ( May 2, 2003 )
Simon Weston at charity golf tournament
INSPECTOR WINS BATTLE ( May 2, 2003 )
Late Night Patrols Stay in Tewkesbury
FESTIVAL ON THE MOVE ( May 10, 2003 )
Bigger and Better Site for Festival
NEW GUIDE PUBLISHED ( May 10, 2003 )
Tale of a Trail
RUNNERS FLOCK TO TEWKESBURY BIGGEST RACE EVER ( May 24, 2003 )
Over 900 runners
FORMER RAF OFFICER NEW MAYOR ( May 24, 2003 )
Coun Dawson Takes on Chain of Office
LOOKING FOR THE BEST AND THE WORST ( May 24, 2003 )
Civic Society Awards.
WHERE DID THE WEEDS COME FROM? ( May 24, 2003 )
English Nature to Study Ham
MILLENIUM BEACON TO BLAZE AGAIN ( May 30, 2003 )
Sponsors needed
ANCIENT CROSS GIVEN TO MUSEUM ( May 30, 2003 )
Mitton's History goes on Show
ESTATE WINS TOP AWARD ( June 5, 2003 )
Greenleaf Award for Bovis
TEWKESBURY.NET MAN HELPS FLAMINGOS ( June 5, 2003 )
Web Site Helps Trace Birds
TOWN COUNCILLORS CO-OPTED ( June 12, 2003 )
Former Mayor Back on Council
BACK US IN HOUSING PLAN ( June 12, 2003 )
Plea from Severn Vale
BISHOP’S WALK DEMOLITION? ( June 19, 2003 )
Town Centre Redevelopment of the ‘Kremlin’ a Step Nearer
MEDIEVAL FAIR VENUE AGREED ( June 19, 2003 )
Bloody Meadow will be Medieval Camp
BISHOP'S WALK PLANS SENT BACK ( June 26, 2003 )
Try Again, say Councillors
FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHTER FOR ALDERMAN KNIGHT ( June 26, 2003 )
Keeping School Open is Back on the Cards
NEW FASHIONS FROM THE PAST ( July 5, 2003 )
Museum Launches Tee Shirts
TOWN AT BLOOMING BEST ( July 5, 2003 )
Britain in Bloom Judges Arrive
ABBA SET TO MAKE SPLASH AT WATER FESTIVAL ( July 5, 2003 )
Tewkesbury Water Festival
TOURING THEATRE COMPANY FOR ROSES ( July 5, 2003 )
Rambling Roses Will Take the Theatre to the People
DOUBLE THEME FOR WINDOWS DISPLAY ( July 17, 2003 )
Winners Announced
HEADS ROLL AT TEWKESBURY ( July 17, 2003 )
Leading Lancastrians Beheaded
CHARITY WEEKEND WILL HELP COBALT APPEAL ( July 25, 2003 )
Fun for Everyone
HOTEL PLANS GIVEN GO AHEAD ( July 25, 2003 )
35 New Jobs Will Be Created
BISHOP'S WALK REVAMP DELAYS ( July 30, 2003 )
Councillors Want Seminar
COUNCIL TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW VEHICLE FLEET ( July 30, 2003 )
White Livery for refuse vehicles
BOROUGH TOPS IN TAX COLLECTION. ( August 16, 2003 )
Almost Perfect Record.
CHARLE'S PAINTING HELPS CHARITY. ( August 16, 2003 )
FUND RAISING WEEKEND SUCCESS.
PERFECT RESULTS FOR TEWKESBURY PUPILS ( August 29, 2003 )
Best Ever Says Head
ROAD PLANS GO PUBLIC ( August 29, 2003 )
One Way System Open for Discussion
HOSPITAL FETE SUCCESS ( September 1, 2003 )
New Ray Machine a step Nearer
FIRE WORKS SPONSORS NEEDED ( September 1, 2003 )
Save Our Display Appeal - Tewkesbury Borough Council turns down application for grant
PARK'S CHIEF SUCCESS ( September 4, 2003 )
Flower Award for Rob
PCSO's FOR TEWKESBURY ( September 4, 2003 )
Another Weapon in the Fight Against Crime
REPERTORY COMPANY FOR ROSES ( September 12, 2003 )
Arts Council Funding Makes Dream Come True
NIGHTCLUB CHANGING HANDS ( September 12, 2003 )
Montell's Sold For Over £1 Million
FLOWERS WIN REPRIEVE ( September 17, 2003 )
Cash Keeps Water Flowing
ALDERMAN KNIGHT SUPPORT GROWS ( September 17, 2003 )
Thousands Sign Petition
COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER STARTS IN TEWKESBURY ( September 26, 2003 )
Joining the fight against crime
WHEATPIECES TO BECOME PARISH ( September 26, 2003 )
Boundaries Changed
CIVIC SOCIETY AWARDS ( October 3, 2003 )
'An Heroic Restoration'
THE BIG DRAW IN TEWKESBURY ( October 3, 2003 )
Museum hosts event
HERITAGE CENTRE BOOST ( October 12, 2003 )
£1.3 million grant
THE ROMANS ARE COMING ( October 12, 2003 )
Ermin Street Guard to Visit Tewkesbury Saturday October 25
ROAD PLANS GO ON SHOW ( October 15, 2003 )
A Chance to Have Your Say.
GIRL GROUP GOES INTERNATIONAL ( October 15, 2003 )
Tewkesbury Pupils to Sing in Rome
TOWN UNITES AGAINST HOSPITAL CLOSURES ( October 22, 2003 )
Protests Planned
WEB HELPS TRACK SWANS ( October 22, 2003 )
website follows epic journey – in from the cold
GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE OPEN ( November 2, 2003 )
in the Abbey grounds
FIRE-FIGHTER ON CHARITY TREK ( November 2, 2003 )
Ed Fulfils a Life Long Dream
HOSPITAL SAVED ( November 5, 2003 )
Better Use to be Made of Facilities
SCHOOL PUPILS GET PAPAL BLESSING ( November 5, 2003 )
Audience with Pope for Choir
FEAST TO FUND STATUE ( November 14, 2003 )
Medieval Banquet Planned
SPEED LIMIT REQUEST BY COUNCIL ( November 14, 2003 )
Make Life Safer on our Estates
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ( November 20, 2003 )
The Big Switch On
TRAFFIC CONSULTATION EXTENDED ( November 20, 2003 )
More Views on One Way System Sought
TOKENS SCHEME FOR RURAL RESIDENTS ( November 30, 2003 )
Council Plans £25,000 Spend
HANDBAGS AND PARASOLS ON SHOW ( November 30, 2003 )
Museums Latest Display
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NOT WASHED OUT ( December 3, 2003 )
Lights Festival Success
TOWN CENTRE PLANS REVEALED ( December 3, 2003 )
Public Opinion Sought
ROSES YOUNGSTERS VIDEO SUCCESS ( December 15, 2003 )
Video to go out in USA
CIVIC CAROL SERVICE ( December 15, 2003 )
All Local Residents Invited
ACTION NOT WORDS OVER TEWKESBURY TOILETS ( December 24, 2003 )
Refurbishment Planned
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY WINNERS ( December 24, 2003 )
A Good Effort
CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF ALDERMAN KNIGHT ENDS ( December 24, 2003 )
Petition shows local feeling
WISH LIST FOR TEWKESBURY ( December 24, 2003 )
Skate board Park and Aquarium Top List
CHRISTMAS BABY ( December 31, 2003 )
Gloucestershire's First is from Tewkesbury.
GIVE BELLY DANCING A GO ( December 31, 2003 )
Free trial lesson

2004 News

PUPILS BEAT CHARITY TARGET ( January 10, 2004 )
Tewkesbury youngsters help others
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR TOWN CENTRE COMMENTS ( January 10, 2004 )
Last chance for local people to have their say
ALDERMAN KNIGHT DECISION DELAYED ( January 15, 2004 )
Campaigners Plan Protest
TOWN COUNCILLORS WELCOME DEVELOPMENT BRIEF ( January 15, 2004 )
Car park warnings
MAJOR DISASTER AVERTED IN TEWKESBURY ( January 30, 2004 )
Chaos as roads closed
FAURE REQUIEM IN ABBEY ( January 30, 2004 )
An evening of sublime music
TEWKESBURY SCHOOL IS TOPS ( February 11, 2004 )
Fantastic says Head
UNEARTHING TEWKESBURY'S PAST ( February 11, 2004 )
Volunteers Wanted to Sort Out Finds
ROAD PLAN SURVEY RESULTS ( February 11, 2004 )
What Does Tewkesbury Want?
SCHOOLS PERFORM IN ABBEY ( February 11, 2004 )
Youngsters look at town’s past.
TEWKEKSBURY IN BLOOM ( February 19, 2004 )
Plans in Bud
ONE WAY SYSTEM ( February 19, 2004 )
Question Mark Over Plans
TUDOR HISTORY COMES TO LIFE ( February 26, 2004 )
Little Museum becomes Merchant's Home
FAIR STAYS NEAR TOWN ( February 26, 2004 )
Last Year's Site Best
NO DISABLED ACCESS TO TOWN HALL ( March 19, 2004 )
Tax Payers Saved £65,000
GRANT AWARDS ( March 19, 2004 )
Winners and Losers
ALDERMAN KNIGHT - THE FIGHT GOES ON ( March 19, 2004 )
More Consultation Called For
DIRECTORIES MAKE COMFY BEDS ( March 19, 2004 )
Re-Cycle Yellow Pages, Council Urges
FOLLOWING IN EDWARD'S FOOTSTEPS ( May 20, 2004 )
Anniversary Walk Planned
FUND RAISING ON TARGET ( May 20, 2004 )
New X-Ray Machine on Way to Teweksbury Hospital
ALDERMAN KNIGHT - THE FIGHT GOES ON ( May 20, 2004 )
More Consultation Called For
DIRECTORIES MAKE COMFY BEDS ( May 20, 2004 )
Re-Cycle Yellow Pages, Council Urges
RARE PLATE ON SALE ( May 20, 2004 )
History at Historical Society
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN TO VISIT ( May 20, 2004 )
12 children from Chernobyl
NEW LOOK FOR JOHN MOORE MUSEUM ( May 20, 2004 )
Local Business Man Helps Out
ALCOHOL BAN IN PLACE ( May 20, 2004 )
Bid to cut down on Anti- Social Behaviour
NO DISABLED ACCESS TO TOWN HALL ( May 20, 2004 )
Tax Payers Saved £65,000.
GRANT AWARDS ( May 20, 2004 )
Winners and Losers
ABBEY WINDOW RESTORED ( May 20, 2004 )
£250,000 Repairs Completed
MUSICAL PLANS FOR FORMER COURT HOUSE ( May 20, 2004 )
School Wants to Expand
ONE WAY SYSTEM - LATEST ( May 20, 2004 )
Town Council to decide
NEW MAYOR FOR TEWKESBURY ( May 20, 2004 )
Support promised for volunteers
ONE WAY SYSTEM ( May 20, 2004 )
No U Turn for Town Council
ABBEY FETE PLANS ( May 20, 2004 )
Bank Holiday Fun
NO TO ONE WAY SYSTEM ( June 4, 2004 )
£1 million pound scheme cancelled
DIAMANTE SHINE ( June 4, 2004 )
Tewkesbury Choir 'Outstanding'
THEATRE BECOMES SMOKE FREE ZONE ( June 11, 2004 )
Roses Follows Public Demand
AWARD FOR JOHN MOORE MUSEUM ( June 11, 2004 )
Grant Will Take Displays into the Community
CHELTENHAM IS WATCHING. ( June 16, 2004 )
Camera to monitor trouble spots
HELP ME KEEP UP US LINK ( June 16, 2004 )
Plea from Former Mayor
LIFE SAVING ROAD GETS GO AHEAD ( June 25, 2004 )
M5 Emergency access planned
JOLLY ROGUES IN TOWN ( June 25, 2004 )
Americans Raise Funds for Statue
CARRY ON FIGHTING FOR YOUR SCHOOL -CHERIE BLAIR ( July 3, 2004 )
Alderman Knight Student Meet's PM's Wife
ABBEY WINDOW DEDICATED ( July 3, 2004 )
Good for the Next 500 Years
FAIR POSTERS HAVE FAMILIAR FACE ( July 3, 2004 )
Who is the Abbot?
CARRIER BAGS CAMPAIGN ( July 3, 2004 )
Cut Down on Plastic Litter say Councillors
RESULTS OF ALDERMAN KNIGHT SCHOOL POLL ( December 11, 2004 )
98% for no votes
ENJOY CHRISTMAS WITH MOTHER GOOSE ( December 11, 2004 )
Worth a gander!