Alderton Newsletter - November 2025 1. ALDERTON PARISH COUNCILCRIME A village resident reported that he had set up a new Neighbourhood Watch Group for the village. Further details to follow. TRAFFIC SPEED A meeting has been held with Gloucestershire Highways to review traffic safety measures in the village. The first intention, when funding is available, is to introduce additional signage and road marking on Beckford Road as it enters the village. Other measures are under review. 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. 25/00651/FUL – 31 Willow Bank Road Single Storey Rear Extension plus Annex ancillary. BUSES TO CHELTENHAM AND CHIPPING CAMDEN A further reminder that the number of 606 bus services has doubled, funded by Gloucestershire County Council. Full details on the Pulhams website. In order to keep this improved service please use it. DRAINAGE Drainage improvements have been introduced on Willow Bank Road. STRATEGIC AND LOCAL PLAN FOR GLOUCESTER, CHELTENHAM AND TEWKESBURY New information is available on https://strategiclocalplan.org/. There are opportunities to comment. The Parish Council will consider the documentation, commenting as necessary. WILLOW BANK ROAD CLOSURE Will be closed from 10th to 14th November. More details at https://www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk/post/road-closure-willow-bank-road-10-11-25-14-11-25 GRETTON FIELDS ROAD CLOSURE Will be closed on 18th November 2025. ANNUAL ALLOTMENT TIDY was held on 27 September with plenty of volunteers. IMPROVING MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE An organisation called Atlas are investigating a possible site for a tower to improve mobile coverage for the main operator networks. There is a Community Questionnaire which villagers are invited to complete at https://form.jotform.com/252852766494370 DEBRIFRILLATORS CAMBRIDGE SQUARE DEFIBRILLATOR MOVED TO VILLAGE HALL Due to electricity connection issues, the defibrillator has been moved to the Village Hall. It is situated behind the front porch. There is a further defibrillator at the Playing Field. To use both defibrillators, you need to call 999 to get the release code.
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] Information about the Parish Council can be viewed on www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk. DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: at 7pm Tuesday 18 November 2025 in the Village Hall. Welcome to new residents This newsletter is published monthly. You can sign up to receive the newsletter by email here: www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/newsletter-signup We’re online at www.aldertonvillage.co.uk where you’ll find details of village services and clubs and organisations. We're on social media at www.facebook.com/aldertonglos and www.instagram.com/alderton_glos. We also have WhatsApp groups ‘Alderton residents’ and ‘For Sale/Free’, for everything you need to know about the village and to buy/sell. To join message 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 Saturday & Sunday Get 50% off your 2nd main when having two courses every Saturday and Sunday! Including Sunday roasts. Weekday Special Offers
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Takeaway Service Available – please contact us to pre-order, and takeaways are for collection only. Please call us on 01242 620257 to make a booking 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 morning of 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. ST MARGARET’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR, SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH, VILLAGE HALL, 2PM TO 4PM. Here we will have the big rafflle, jams and preserves, gift stall, plants, delicatessen, tombola, children's games, Christmas cake raffle, refreshments and we expect a visit from Father Christmas. We also have a lovely range of craft stalls so the is plenty of interest. Come along to get into the Christmas spirit! If you would like to donate anything for one of the stalls, please contact Helen West 07941 373030. CHRISTMAS SERVICES
3. CLUBS & SOCIETIESGARDENING CLUB NEWS www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/alderton-gardening-club Phil Kitson/Tom Cullimore Alderton Gardening Club met on 9th October in the Village Hall, attracting another excellent turnout of 64 members and guests – thank you to everyone who came along! We were delighted to welcome back horticulturalist Marion Stainton for her talk, “The Winter Garden – Landscapes, Plants & Tasks.” Marion last visited us in 2018, when our club was just starting out. Now living with her husband in the Forest of Dean, Marion previously gardened at “The Brooks” near Abergavenny, which many of us fondly remember visiting for afternoon tea. Her talk, perfectly timed with winter approaching, offered practical advice on how to make the most of the garden during the quieter months. Pruning featured prominently, with clear demonstrations and tips on techniques to keep plants healthy and productive. Marion’s PowerPoint presentation showcased inspiring images of winter gardens, colourful planting combinations, and trees and shrubs that add structure and vibrancy even in the coldest season. After an hour of fascinating insights, Marion took several audience questions before a warm round of applause. The evening continued with the Chairman’s October jobs and tips, club news, and the presentation of our monthly newsletter photo prize – congratulations to Sandra Keys, whose striking Gazania bloom won her a garden voucher. Our eight-prize raffle, organised by Secretary Julie Alvis, was drawn by Marion herself, followed by thanks and another hearty round of applause. Special thanks also to Bill Treen for providing packets of sunflower seeds – a lovely seasonal gift much appreciated by all. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th November, when Will Scott will present “Tool Sharpening for the Terrified.” Bring along your blunt tools and learn new skills! As always, enjoy free refreshments, our raffle, and monthly gardening tips. Members £3 | Non-members £6 | Doors open 6.45pm, talk starts 7.30pm. 4. GREAT WASHBOURNE NEWSCAROL SINGING Advance notice for your diaries that the village CAROL SINGING evening will be held in the church on Monday 22nd December. Hope you can join us. 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. The match kicks off at 1pm, with refreshments available, and festivities to follow after the match in the Gardeners Arms. This year 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. 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]. COBALT CHRISTMAS CARD, COFFEE AND CAKE SALE Making coffees count for Cobalt! The annual Cobalt Christmas card, coffee and cake sale this year is on Friday 14 November from 10.30 to 1pm at 7 Church Road. Join us to get your recycled Christmas cards locally and ahead of the Christmas rush while enjoying a chat over coffee and cake! Contact Ros on 07541737567 if you can't make the date but would still like to buy some cards or make a donation. The Cheltenham-based Cobalt charity aims to raise £75,000 this year to fund two breast cancer research nurses to improve the experience and treatment of cancer patients at its imaging centre in Thirlestaine Road, so every little helps. Find out more at Medical Imaging Centre | Cobalt Health Comments are closed.
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