Community

2 October 2009

Grants are now available 

The Chamber is urging voluntary and charitable organisations to complete and return  applications forms to Tewkesbury Town Council if they wish to be considered for the 2010/2011  support grants.  Forms are available directly from the Town Hall and must be returned by 2 November 2009. 

11 September 2009

Tewkesbury Rugby Football Club News

You can view the Club's latest newsletter by clicking on www.tewkesburychamber.org.uk/documents/Rugby%20Club%20Sept%20Newsletter.doc

Did you know that the club house is available for events such as weddings and parties?  For further information ring 01684 294364 (evenings) or click on www.tewkesburyrfc.com

08 September 2009

Help keep The Abbey Lights on!

Who said fundraising cannot be fun and innovative?  That’s the challenge set by The Abbey with their 1913 fundraising campaign launched this month.   Join the scheme, collect your £10 and see how you can at least double your money.  The challenge has been set for the community and local businesses – if you are not able to join in, just make sure you support all the fundraising activities from car washing, to picture quizzes of Tewkesbury and many more! Ring The Abbey for more details on 850959 or email Philippa Shaw on operations@theabbeyorg.uk

The Happy Accidents will be appearing at The Gupshill Manor on Fri 9/10/09 at 8 pm in aid of the appeal. Tickets cost just £5 and are available from The Abbey Office or directly from Jon Benns at The Music Trade shop, Church Street.

08 September 2009

Alderman Knight School News

Pupils at Alderman Knight School Tewkesbury are having an open day are inviting the local business community to lunch on Tues 20 October between 12 and 1.30 pm.  To book a place please contact the Head, Clare Steel at the school on 01684 295639.

Join them during October for a Total Communications Course – it’s a form of sign language developed to assist those children who need support with their communication skills.  Three workshops will run on Wed 7th, 14th and 21st October from 6 to 7 pm. For more details please contact the school or email admin@aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk

04 September 2009

Tewkesbury in Bloom

All the hard work of Tewkesbury in Bloom volunteers has now paid off. The Group have been awarded silver gilt for all their efforts this year for the fantastic summer flower displays in the town.

02 September 2009

SARA 

We are pleased to report the Tewkesbury Branch of the Severn Area Rescue Association have now found home thanks to Kate Harrison, Manager, of Basepoint Business Centre at Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park.  Sarah Kneath, Chairman, will be picking up the keys to the Unit on 2/9/09 and moving in.  The Charity have been looking for a permanent base in Tewkesbury for several months, and now their search is over thanks to Kate who has offered them a 2 year tenancy at Basepoint.  

August 2009

Northway Youth Project

We have received an urgent plea from Elaine MacTiernan who is attempting to raise funds to provide facilities for the younger generation in Northway, Tewkesbury.  

She is involved in two projects - firstly to provide a mutli use games area and secondly the refurbishment of the Alex Cunningham Building. Elaine has identified funding from the Gloucestershire Community Cashback fund and has been awarded two bids on the website which is open to members of the public to vote for their favourite project.  Votes can be cast until 11 September and she is urging local people to support one of the projects by voting on line at www.cashback.cjsonline.gov.uk/cc.asp?area=13&mode=vote. Just select the project you wish to support by scrolling down  and clicking on it, then click on “have your say" button to confirm your choice.  The Chamber wish Elaine every success.