Alderton Newsletter - December 2025 1. ALDERTON PARISH COUNCIL NEWSwww.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk / [email protected] FLOOD PREVENTION Work has now been completed, and there seem to be noticeable improvements in the recent spell of heavy downpours. However, as previously indicated, it is not a golden bullet, and the situation will need to be monitored as we experience further downpours. USE OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE MONEY FROM DEVELOPERS In the New Year, villagers will be able to comment on how this money should be used. PLANNING UPDATES Proposed Development – Land south of Beckford Road [now 32 houses] 24/00393/OUT The next stage is a Road Safety Audit. There remain other issues which have been registered with Tewkesbury Planning by local residents and the Parish Council. Proposed Development – Land Behind 52-74 Willow Bank Road [48 houses] 2400801/FUL There remain enforcement issues associated with premature site work. BUSES TO CHELTENHAM AND CHIPPING CAMDEN A further reminder that the number of 606 bus services has doubled, funded by Gloucestershire County Council. Full timetable: https://www.pulhams.co.uk/busservices/timetables/service606/ To keep this improved service, please use it. It provides easier access to Cheltenham, Winchcombe, Broadway and Chipping Campden. Senior residents with bus passes can now enjoy substantial local free transport. CAMBRIDGE SQUARE DEFIBRILLATOR MOVED TO VILLAGE HALL Due to electricity connection issues, the defibrillator has been moved to the Village Hall. It is situated on the exterior behind the front porch. There is a further defibrillator at the Playing Field. DEBRIFRILLATORS To use both defibrillators, take your mobile phone as you need to call 999 to get the release code.
The Parish Council is continuing to pursue the opportunity for a third defibrillator from Freeman, who are developing the St Margaret’s Drive site. There are a small number of checking duties associated with the VH defibrillator, and a volunteer is sought to help with this. If anyone is interested, please contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] PLAYING FIELDS A contractor is being engaged for mole treatment. A further youth team have shown interest in using the football pitch. Information about the Parish Council can be viewed on www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk. DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: at 7pm Tuesday 16 December 2025 in the Village Hall. Welcome to new residents Our monthly newsletter is available by email at www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/newsletter-signup. Visit www.aldertonvillage.co.uk for information on village services, clubs and organisations. Follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/aldertonglos & www.instagram.com/alderton_glos and join our WhatsApp groups (Alderton Residents and For Sale/Free) for local updates and to buy/sell. To join, contact Mark on 07973 963539 or [email protected]. 2. ALDERTON BUSINESSES & SERVICESTHE GARDENERS ARMS www.gardenersarms.biz / 01242 620257 BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas Day and Christmas Party menus are now on our website! www.gardenersarms.biz NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2025/26!
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Takeaway Service Available – please contact us to pre-order, and takeaways are for collection only. To make a booking please call 01242 620257, email [email protected] or book or online at https://www.gardenersarms.biz/book-a-table-3/ ALDERTON VIlLAGE HALL www.aldertonvillagehall.co.uk [email protected] / [email protected] CHRISTMAS CAFE, SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER, 10AM TO 12PM A festive morning of Christmas fun with refreshments, delicious homemade cakes, and a Christmas raffle along with a sprinkling of lots of Christmas cheer. Community carol singing led by the choir and a performance by our very own village handbell ringing group, the Alderton Belles. Everyone welcome. Come and join the fun. 2026 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
ST MARGARET’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR, SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH, VILLAGE HALL, 2PM TO 4PM. We have an excellent big raffle with great prizes, and many stalls which consist of jams and preserves, tombola, gifts, surprise book presents, delicatessen, plants, and we have some lovely craft stalls, together with tea and cakes. And there will be a visit hopefully, from Father Christmas and games for the children. We also have a lovely range of craft stalls, so there is plenty of interest. Come along to get into the Christmas spirit! The money raised will be put towards the new church heating system and church funds.
OUTDOOR CAROL SINGING, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17TH, 6PM IN THE CHURCHYARD In Church if wet! The Alderton Handbelles will also join us to create a Christmas atmosphere. CAROL, CHRISTINGLE & BLESSING OF THE CRIB SERVICE, SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH, 4PM This lovely service will be in candlelight from the Christingle oranges and many candles decorating the church! Do come and enjoy singing some favourite Christmas carols and hear the Christmas story. The money raised at the service will go to the charity The Children's Society. CHRISTMAS SERVICES
OAK HILL CoE PRIMARY SCHOOL We have welcomed families to our open morning for tours to experience what makes our school such a wonderful place. Our second open morning is on Wednesday, 3rd December. We are very happy to show families around the school by prior arrangement if they are not able to attend the open events. Our newly introduced Eco committee (a pupil-organised and led enrichment club) have discussed why this club was so important and the impact they can have. They’ve decided that the first project will be redesigning the garden area by Elm class. We are really looking forward to seeing this evolve. Redwood Class took a residential trip to North Devon and loved completing new challenges. Activities included an all-day walk along the coast, abseiling down a cliff and climbing back up, kayaking, canoeing, playing games, learning fencing and archery (with real bows and arrows), and the Year 6s even went surfing! It was an incredible week with lots of laughs and smiles. Year 4 children travelled to Viney Hill Christian Centre in the Forest of Dean. Over three days, the children took part in adventurous activities that required perseverance, courage and resilience. They experienced low ropes, tunnelling, climbing, navigation, team challenges, archery, crate stacking and bushcraft, as well as lots of time spent with their new friends. Evenings included a torch-lit forest walk and a campfire with sweet treats and songs. Elm class had a wonderful trip to Tewkesbury Museum to learn all about Antarctic explorer, Raymond Priestly. They toured the Abbey and popped into the Christmas shop and the chocolate cafe! The children impressed with their questions at the Museum and the Abbey. Rowan class wrapped up warm and armed with nothing but a map, they headed out to find the building site for the new houses! After using impressive map-reading skills, they were thrilled to see some machinery at work on the building site. We're now in performance rehearsals for the Nativity and looking forward to the Carol Service - a busy month ahead! 3. CLUBS & SOCIETIESALDERTON GARDENING CLUB NEWS www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/alderton-gardening-club / Phil Kitson/Tom Cullimore Alderton Gardening Club met on 13 November for its penultimate talk of 2025. The evening began with a last-minute change of programme when the scheduled speaker, tool-sharpening specialist Will Scott, had to withdraw on the morning of the event. Fortunately, long-time friend of the club and Ashton-under-Hill entomologist Roger Umpleby kindly stepped in, delivering a beautifully illustrated talk on the butterflies and day-flying moths of Bredon Hill. Roger introduced the audience of 44 to the many species found in our area, describing their habitats, preferred plants, and behavioural quirks. His striking photographs—captured with great patience and skill—highlighted the delicate markings and colours of these insects. With decades of professional experience working for government and private bodies, as well as a lifelong passion for gardening, Roger brought deep knowledge and enthusiasm to the subject. A former chairman of the Beckford Gardening Club, he has supported Alderton Gardening Club since its founding in 2018, and this was his fourth visit. After speaking for just over an hour, he answered questions ranging from camera equipment to the best plants for attracting butterflies. Following a warm round of applause, Chairman Tom Cullimore gave his monthly gardening tips and club updates. Sarah Bradley received this month’s garden voucher for her photo taken at Kew Gardens, while the prestigious RHS Banksian Medal was awarded to Mark Watts-Jones for his exceptional contribution to community life. Tulip bulbs and the new Alderton Gardening Club mugs were available for purchase, with mugs priced at £6 (orders via [email protected]). An eight-prize raffle, drawn by Roger, rounded off the evening. Looking ahead, the club’s Christmas members-only event will take place on Thursday 11 December, featuring a talk by Mary Fenton, festive refreshments, next year’s programme reveal, and free holly and mistletoe—a thank-you to members for their continued support. 4. GREAT WASHBOURNE NEWSThank you to all who have supported the church over the last month by joining us for afternoon tea served in the church in aid of MacMillan Cancer and St Mary’s church it was a most enjoyable afternoon, raising £340; also to those who came to the annual Family Quiz raising a total of £875 in aid of the church fund. The paper flower arrangements remain on display in the church, do pop in and have a look, they are very clever! CAROL SINGING, MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER AT 6.30PM We hope to be able to welcome you to the village carol singing evening which will be held in the church on Monday 22nd December at 6.30pm. 5. EVENTSALDERTON MARRIED V SINGLES CHARITY FOOTBALL SUN DEC 28TH 2025 – ALDERTON PLAYING FIELD, KICK OFF 13:00 Once again, the brave, big-hearted Married people of Alderton will take to the field of play against the Single people of Alderton. The quality of the football isn’t great, but the fundraising is – over the years, the matches have raised over £25,000 for local and national charities. This year, we’re fundraising for the Midlands Air Ambulance, which plays a vital role in responding to emergencies across Gloucestershire. In October 2025 alone, they were deployed 240 times, including a couple of incidents here in Alderton. Our fantastic prize draw is for four Manchester United v Aston Villa tickets, plus parking at Old Trafford, on Saturday 14th March 2026, kick off 3pm. Prize draw tickets are £10 each. They’ll be on sale from early December. The match kicks off at 1pm, with refreshments available, and festivities to follow in the Gardeners Arms. Amazing football skills aren’t required, and both male and female players over 16 are welcome. If you’d like to play, let Rupert know at [email protected]. FREE TREES OR HEDGEROW Residents in Gloucestershire can apply for a hedgerow pack or a tree for their garden. You are eligible for one tree per household, with an option of 3 different trees or up to three hedgerow packs which consist of 50 mixed native species, supplied with spiral guards and bamboo canes. Apply for your free tree or hedgerow here: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/greener-gloucestershire-dashboard/useful-information/tree-and-hedgerow-packs/ POST YOUR LETTERS TO SANTA The North Pole Post Box will be open in Alderton from 9th December to Christmas Eve. Families can visit the post box on St Margaret’s Drive to send letters directly to Santa.  6. CHRISTMAS GREETINGSPAM & BRIAN LUCAS Pam & Brian Lucas would like to wish all their friends in the village a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A donation instead of cards will be given to St Richard’s Hospice. JULIAN AND SHELLY BEVAN This year we have decided not to send Christmas Cards. Instead, we will donate to The British Heart Foundation, a charity we support as a family. We would like to wish all of our friends, acquaintances and doggy pals in the village a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. With love from Julian and Shelly Bevan and, of course, Nell The Whippet xx DIANE ICKE Wishing the Monday Alderton Village Hall Yoga Group a very Happy Christmas. Especially our guru Yvonne, with thanks for another year of instruction and support. Diane. (Di) IVONA Ivona wishes all her neighbours and friends in the village, a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year. Donation in lieu of cards, given towards the production and printing of these newsletters. Send contributions to the Alderton Newsletter to [email protected] by the 25th of each month for inclusion in the following newsletter.
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