By the time you read this, you will either be looking forward to or may have attended the Tetbury Wacky Races and I do hope that the first community event of the year is a great success.
I start my article this month with some sad news. We were all sorry to hear of the passing of David Lowsley-Williams, who was such a supporter of our community and as a mark of respect the Feoffee flag on the Market House has been flown at ½ mast. Our thoughts are with his wife Rona and the family at this difficult time.
Last month, I advised you of a potential pollution incident at the Millennium Green Pond and I am pleased to confirm that the Environment Agency has advised that this was a harmless dye used by the water companies whilst undertaking recent works at both London and Cirencester Roads. For those of you who don’t know the pond is man made and contains the surface water coming along drains from the direction of London Road, Cirencester Road and Northfield. We look forward to the vegetation growing back as the weather improves.
For Centuries markets have been held under the Grade 1 Listed Market House, the hub of the Town and today,
there are two weekly markets held in Tetbury. Plants and produce such as vegetables, cheese, pies and fish can be found there on a Wednesday, whilst on Saturday you can find plants, vegetables, bric a brac, old books and jewellery. On other days you may also see traders selling anything from garden furniture to dog beds!
In addition, craft fairs and art exhibitions often occupy the upstairs room of the Market House. If you would be interested in being part of the market or would like to hire the upstairs room, please contact us via our website.
Dates for your Diary
· 1st May – Wacky Races
· 16th June – 6pm Community BBQ on the Millennium Green
· 9th – 10th September - Heritage Weekend - The Market House will be open with an exhibition on Saturday
· 16th September - The Annual Beating of the Bounds
If you think we may be able to help you or if you are a member of a group who could be helped with a grant, please visit our website - www.thefeoffeesoftetbury.co.uk – where you can also find out more about the work we do in our town. Finally, if you would like volunteer to help us, please get in touch or speak to one of our members.
Lance Vick – Chairman