Alderton Village Newsletter - September 2025 1. ALDERTON PARISH COUNCIL NEWSwww.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk / [email protected] POLICE AND CRIME POLICE AND CRIME MEETING, HELD 8TH JULY 2025 The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner and our local Police Inspector spoke about crime prevention and answered questions from residents. The Parish Council intends to send a representative to quarterly crime meetings organised by the Police. Notes from the meeting can be found at https://www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk/meetings-2025 or >> Click here. CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE FROM POLICE Advice from the police on crime prevention can be found at: https://www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk/police-and-crime To ensure accurate factual information all crimes and suspicious behaviour should be reported as reporting helps allocate resources where they are most needed:
PLANNING UPDATES Proposed Development – Land south of Beckford Road [now 32 houses] 24/00393/OUT There are still outstanding Highways issues and local residents and the Parish Council continue to express concerns. Proposed Development – Land Behind 52-74 Willow Bank Road [48 houses] 2400801/FUL The Parish Council have discussed concerns with the Construction Manager but have raisied a number of outstanding issues with Tewkesbury Borough Planning. OTHER MATTERS FLOOD PREVENTION The Parish Council have been notified that flood prevention work will commence and should be largely completed in September/October. This will involve:
TRAFFIC SPEED The Parish Council have expressed an interest in the Community 20s and safer roads review within the County. We will be speaking to Gloucestershire Highways about whether any further measures are necessary to minimise the chance of accidents on Beckford Road by the Playing Field and Play Area. We will also engage with Highways again on the use of speed signs. DIRECTORY The Parish Council has drawn up a Directory of local clubs, groups, and volunteering opportunities to ensure that residents are aware of local community activities. This will shortly be on the Parish Council website. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you wish your organisation to be mentioned or information updated. We will ensure this is part of the Welcome Pack provided to new residents when new houses are sold. BUSES TO CHELTENHAM AND CHIPPING CAMDEN The Parish Council has received no official notification but the number of 606 bus services appears to have doubled, funded by Gloucestershire County Council. Full details are on the Pulhams website at https://www.pulhams.co.uk/busservices/timetables/service606/. ST MARGARET’S DRIVE ROAD CLOSURE There will be road closures between 8 September to 10 October. Residential and pedestrian access will be maintained. PARISH COUNCIL SURGERIES Councillors will be available at the Village Hall Coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month to answer queries and hear about issues. MP VISIT, CAMERON THOMAS This visit went ahead on 5 August and was attended by Parish Councillors and local residents who had the opportunity to speak to Mr Thomas about issues of concern. HEALTH AND WELLBEING Various classes are being run locally. More information on the Parish Council website. THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANTS Grants are available for projects that help adults stay well and live independently. Just search Gloucestershire Thriving Communities Grant for more information. Information about the Parish Council can be viewed on www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: at 7pm Tuesday 19 August 2025 in the Village Hall. GIGACLEAR - FIBRE BROADBAND Work will soon begin in Alderton as part of a government-funded broadband upgrade through the BDUK (Building Digital UK) programme. This project will bring faster, more reliable internet to homes and businesses across the village. Further updates, including expected timescales and roadwork information, will be shared as the project progresses. Please look out for letters that will be landing to invite you to an in-person community meeting. To check if your property is included, visit gigaclear.com and enter your postcode. 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]. TRAFFIC DISRUPTION FOR ALDERTON 5K RUN, SAT 6TH SEP
2. ALDERTON BUSINESSES & SERVICESTHE GARDENERS ARMS www.gardenersarms.biz / 01242 620257 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS 2025! Menus will be landing on our website very soon. To make a booking, please call 01242 620257 or email [email protected] STEAK SATURDAY £10 off our Black Angus Steaks every Saturday! WEEKDAY SPECIAL OFFERS
Open ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, including Mondays! EVERYDAY ENJOYMENT
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] CANINE COFFEE MORNING, SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH, 10AM TO 12PM Well-behaved dogs on leads, big and small are very welcome to join us for this special morning. Homemade doggie treats will be available to buy, as well as the usual tea, coffee and cakes. Takeaways also available. JIGSAW SWAP & COFFEE MORNING , SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, VILLAGE HALL Have you finished with a jigsaw and would like a new one to challenge you over the dark winter nights? Then come along to our jigsaw swap and see what you can find. There will be a communal jigsaw for everyone to help complete during the morning. 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 ST MARGARET'S PROPOSED NEW ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEM Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards this for which we are really grateful - this has got off to a good start. We have also had some success with two small grants and are in the process of applying for others. We still however have some way to go so any other donations would be appreciated. As a reminder, cheques should be made payable to Alderton St Margaret's PCC or if you would prefer, cash. This can be dropped at Helen West or Joy Edwards's house or there is a box in the shop or in the wall safe as you go into Church on the LHS. There are gift declaration envelopes in the Church porch. HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, ST MARGARET'S CHURCH If you would like to choose a favourite Harvest hymn, please contact Gill Cogzell on [email protected] or Helen West on [email protected]. The Church will once again be decorated with some lovely Harvest arrangements so do come to look and enjoy them. 3. CLUBS & SOCIETIESGARDENING CLUB NEWS https://www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/alderton-gardening-club Phil Kitson/Tom Cullimore For our August meeting we welcomed plant expert and enthusiast Richard Marshall, who has a lifelong interest in horticulture. Richard volunteers at Hidcote Manor Gardens as their resident taxonomist (plant identifier) and is a custodian of the national collections of Penstemons – the focus of his talk. Through an illustrated presentation, Richard explained that Penstemons originate from western America and Mexico, with around 200 species and 275 cultivars. Locally, renowned grower Ron Sidwell of Ashton-under-Hill was instrumental in their development, and Pershore College has also propagated many cultivars. Richard advised that Penstemons thrive in a sunny position with free-draining soil and dislike being waterlogged. Old foliage should be left over winter to protect new growth, with pruning carried out in spring. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowers, and cuttings taken in late summer root easily. He also highlighted pests and diseases to watch for and suggested bulbs and other plants that complement Penstemons beautifully. Over 50 members attended – a strong turnout for the holiday month. Two new members were welcomed, taking our total to a record-equalling 105. Chairman Tom shared gardening jobs for the month and announced upcoming events, including the Plant Sale and Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th September at the Village Hall, with three nurseries confirmed. The £10 garden token went to Jackie Watkinson of Gretton Fields for her lovely garden photos. A raffle of seven prizes followed, and Richard received warm thanks and applause for such an informative talk. Looking ahead, on Thursday 11th September we welcome celebrated plant hunter and nursery owner Derry Watkins, who will speak on “Plants for Late Summer Colour”. Some nursery stock will be for sale on the evening. Doors open 6.45 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. Members £3, Non-Members £6 – all welcome! AUTUMN PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING, SAT 20TH SEP, 10AM TO 12PM, VILLAGE HALL Join us for tea, coffee, and sumptuous homemade cakes while browsing plants from four of our finest local nurseries, featuring the best of the seasons plants for sale. Discover the best of the season, including bedding plants, bulbs, shrubs, perennials, houseplants, climbers, and clematis.
Non-members welcome. SECRET GARDEN YOGA The Secret Garden Yoga Club is OPEN! Thanks to the wonderful support of a great many villagers I am now pleased to report that I am a qualified yoga teacher and from September am able to formally offer my services in the village (my garden or the village hall as it gets colder.) My first block of Vinyasa yoga classes in September and October are available to book on the following Thursdays at 7pm (around the gardening club) - Sept 4th, 18th, 25th and Oct 2nd, 16th and 23rd. I'm also offering (battery powered) candlelit Yin Yoga sessions on Sundays the 14th Sept and 12th Oct at 7pm. Classes can be booked here https://secretgardenyogaclub.as.me/schedule/fa819cd4 If anyone has any questions or wants to chat to me about one to one or small private group classes, drop me a WhatsApp on 07975749141. Oh, and here are a few bits of feedback left by some of my amazing yoga guinea pigs this summer:
4. GREAT WASHBOURNE NEWSHARVEST, SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER The service at 12pm will be followed by a bring and share lunch in church (or outside if the weather is kind) at 1 pm. All are welcome. AFTERNOON TEA, SAT 25th OCTOBER In aid of MacMillan Cancer support (60%) and St Mary’s Church (40%). Tickets will be sold in October. £10 for afternoon tea, £12.50 for afternoon tea including a glass of Prosecco. Please contact Karen (07887 597792) or Ann (07964 409771) to pre-book your tickets. GREAT WASHBOURNE FAMILY QUIZ, SAT 1ST NOVEMBER Includes a hot two-course meal. More details to follow in October Newsletter. 5. EVENTS ALDERTON 5K RUN, SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025, 11AM
Now in our 14th year, Alderton 5k Run is one of the fastest and friendliest local 5km runs. We’re a charity run with all proceeds supporting Alderton Acorns Pre-School and Toddler Group, our much-loved village preschool.
We welcome all runners, from experienced club runners to Couch to 5k, and everyone in between. Under 16's, pushchairs, dogs on canicross leads, and escorted runners are all welcome. Find out more and enter online at www.alderton5k.co.uk/ ALDERTON MARRIED V SINGLES CHARITY FOOTBALL SAT DEC 27TH 2025 – ALDERTON PLAYING FIELD, 11AM KICK OFF 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 11am, with refreshments available, and festivities to follow after the match 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]. Comments are closed.
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