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road was officially reopened to traffic at the weekend. Severn Trent’s Wayne Ellis, explains: “I’m delighted to announce that the main part of our work in Cheltenham is now complete. It’s been a massive project and investment for us, but an essential one. As anyone who has experienced sewer flooding will tell you, it’s a horrible thing to happen, and it’s our job to stop it. Our new sewers now mean that hundreds of our customers are now better protected from the risk of sewer flooding.” Severn Trent Water and its contract partners NMCNomenca, who began the work back in June last year, have also been praised for their engagement with residents, businesses and the wider community during the past 12 months, by Warden Hill Councillor and Deputy Mayor Chris Ryder. Chris commented: “Severn Trent Water and their contractors carried out major work in Warden Hill in 2014 to reduce the risk of sewer flooding. Many local families had been badly affected with terrible consequences to their homes during the floods of 2007. Residents and businesses were pleased that the work was

A TEST at Hatherley Brook in Benhall Park confirms that the blue-green algae discovered earlier this week, has cleared. The Environment Agency also tested the lakes at Pittville Park and Hatherley Park and the results were clear. The positive news comes after the blue-green algae was found at Hatherley Brook. Although there hasn’t been a reason for concern in any other areas, the council had asked the EA to test the lakes as a precautionary measure.

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carried out so efficiently and effectively. They were tidy and considerate when working outside homes and shopping areas and always kept us informed.” Cheltenham’s new MP Alex Chalk also commented: “I’m delighted that Severn Trent have finished these maintenance works, so that Cheltonians living and working around Roman Road, the Suffolks and elsewhere can now get back to normality. I would encourage Severn Trent to do everything they can to continue to support traders in the Suffolks, as they get back on their feet after a tough year of reduced footfall and trade.” Wayne Ellis added: “We know our work in Cheltenham has sometimes been disruptive and hasn’t been without problems along the way, but even when we encountered issues, we’ve tried to keep everyone informed. We can’t thank local residents and businesses

enough for being so understanding and patient. “We planned the work to make sure we avoided big events in the town and have tried to engage with and support businesses wherever we’ve been. We’ve helped to sponsor the Cheltenham halfmarathon, funded business events and advertisements and sent our teams into work with local schools and community groups. We couldn’t have achieved what we have without the fantastic support and understanding shown by everyone in Cheltenham – thank you so much.” Although the main project is now complete, Severn Trent has confirmed that they will be returning to Cheltenham in July to carry out a separate piece of work in Lansdown Crescent. For help with water or sewerage services, customers can call Severn Trent 24 hours a day on 0800 783 4444.

Family pay tribute to Adam tharia THE family of Adam Tharia, who sadly passed away on Sunday 24th May after he was found hanging from a tree in Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham on Thursday 21st May, today Wednesday 27th May paid the following tribute to him. “Adam was the most wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He will be missed by so many. The boy we knew and loved was an outdoorsy teenager who loved skateboarding and going out

with his friends. He loved animals and was great with his cousins. “Adam was intelligent and worked hard at school, and had a particular interest in history and politics. He was well thought of by his teachers and peers alike. “Although in some ways Adam was independent and carefree, he seemed quiet, sensitive and serious in others. As Adam's parents, we value the importance of charities promoting good mental

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Janice Peacey, community ranger has been putting up posters in the parks, reminding people to keep themselves and their pets out of the water. She said: “We are pleased that the tests proved the water to be free of blue-green algae and we are going to be monitoring it closely to make sure that there are no signs of it re-forming. If we are concerned that there are signs of it coming back, we will notify the EA. “Not all blooms produce harmful toxins but at a certain concentration in the water, they could potentially be harmful. We don’t know whether this algae did produce toxins but we reminded people to keep themselves and their pets away from the water as a precaution. We would ask that people continue to do this as part of the council’s dog exclusion order.” The council operates a dog exclusion order which means that dogs are not allowed into any lake or watercourse in the borough. This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of wildlife.

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Cheltenham skydiver raises cash for charity A DAREDEVIL student from Cheltenham has reached new heights after taking part in a tandem skydive to raise money for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). Adam Jones, who studies business management at the University of Gloucestershire, has so far raised £570 through the sponsored jump which took place at Hinton Skydive Centre near Brackley on Saturday (23rd May). “I chose to skydive because I wanted to push myself and do something a little crazy,” says Adam. “It’s difficult to describe the incredible feeling of freefalling from 13,000ft, but now I’ve got the daredevil bug I’m on the lookout for my next challenge! “My initial fundraising target was £500, so to have surpassed that figure for QEHB is incredible. I’ve been overwhelmed by everybody’s support and would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who made a donation.”

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Adam decided to raise money for QEHB after his dad suffered a heart attack in 2014, experiencing firsthand the incredible work they do. During his skydive, he experienced around 45 seconds of freefall to reach

speeds of 120mph before deploying the parachute at 5,000ft to glide safely back to ground. Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity is the official charity partner of QEHB. All donations made

to the charity enable the hospital to develop new treatments, fund state of the art equipment and provide better facilities that go above and beyond what NHS core funding alone can provide.

AT approximately midday yesterday (27th May) two cars collided on Andover Road, causing emergency services to shut the road for the duration of the afternoon while the rubble was cleared. The extent of the injuries of the passengers and drivers remains

unknown, but one local resident said that he heard “a loud screech of tyres and a huge bang. I rushed out to see what had happened and one car was upside down, with the other one losing a wheel.” Police are yet to comment on the situation, but expect more information soon on the incident.

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Suffolks were also open and doing a fine trade. Some even brought their restaurants onto the street enabling the throng to order takeaway food even quicker. Rashel, Manager of The

India Lounge said: “We love this event every year. It’s all about community and engaging with local residents. It’s great for the area and always delivers a fun day out for everyone.”

The all-day event is also a highlight on the social calendar for many of the locals who use the fair to meet up with friends and neighbours. And happily this year it didn’t even rain!

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THE annual extravaganza that is the Suffolk’s Street Fair sizzled in the balmy weather last Bank Holiday Monday. A record crowd enjoyed everything from stilt walkers through to numerous live bands and acts, together with sampling a range of delicious treats from a variety of stalls selling local produce, drink and craftwork. Most of the shops in The

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THE council is halfway through its 2015 programme to help control the urban gull population. This year for the first time, the eggs will be replaced by dummy eggs which the birds will continue to sit on. This means it is unlikely that they will lay again during the breeding season and so the gull population will not grow. In previous years, the eggs have been oiled to prevent them from hatching. Sarah Clark, public and environmental health team leader, says: “We have visited the properties of people who have complained about problems with gulls throughout the year, and do our best to control the urban gull population with the budget that we have. “This year we have been fortunate to have an increased budget in order to replace the eggs - egg replacement means a reduction in the number of hatchlings. There is nothing we can do about live birds, but gulls are at their most noisy and aggressive when they have young in the nest, so they are less of a nuisance if the eggs don’t hatch.” Cllr Andrew McKinlay, cabinet member for development and safety, says:

“Many residents and businesses are affected by urban gulls in parts of Cheltenham during the spring and summer, because of the nuisance they cause. I’m pleased that we’re finding new ways of working to help manage the gull population.” The council also coordinates an Urban Gulls Focus Group, which is open to interested residents. If you would like to attend, please contact Helen Down on 01242 774960 or email helen.down@cheltenham.g ov.uk The budget for 2015 has been increased from £5,000 to £13,616 to allow the move to dummy egg replacement. The additional funding has been used to buy the dummy eggs and to hire cherry pickers to collect the dummy eggs at the end of the season. The council is also carrying out a one-off survey of the gull population to measure changes in the number of gulls and review practices. Further information about urban gull control can be found on the council’s website and to report a nest, please contact the environmental health team on 01242 775178 or email ehbusinesssupport@cheltenham.gov.uk

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POLICE in Gloucestershire are investigating a series of distraction thefts targeting elderly women shoppers at supermarkets in the county. Five incidents, each involving similar methods of operation, have been reported in Cheltenham, Stroud and Gloucester since January. The latest happened at a supermarket in Abbeydale, Gloucester at about 4pm on Thursday 7th May, when a 71-year-old woman was asked by a stranger for directions as she was putting her handbag in her car. The following day, she received notification that several thousand pounds had been withdrawn from two bank accounts and subsequently found that both bank cards had gone from her purse. The victim believes that someone went into her handbag while she was

helping the stranger with directions. The man she was talking to is described as 30 to 34 years old, about 5ft 5ins tall with dark hair. He had a foreign accent. Police are investigating a possible link between this incident and four others on 24th January, 10th February and 11th March in Cheltenham and on 22nd April in Stroud. In all the crimes: • A lone elderly female was targeted (the victims were aged between 63 and 83).

County Council. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Municipal Offices on 26th June from 6-7.30pm, with all Cheltonians welcome to attend. It remains to be seen how this will translate into real improvements, but Mr Chalk says he is determined to keep up the pressure on transport bosses at Shire Hall. Speaking to the Standard, he commented: “The state of our roads causes misery for drivers and cyclists alike on a daily basis in Cheltenham. It’s only right that we should continue to bang the drum on this. Last year the Government increased the funding available for pothole repairs by 18%, but we are yet to see real improvements here. I feel we have been overlooked, and that’s why I wanted those responsible to come here to see the situation for themselves. I would also encourage concerned residents to come along to the Municipal Offices on 26th June, so that we can highlight to transport chiefs the strength of local feeling on this issue.’’

CCTV images have been released of suspects believed to be involved. Anyone with information which could help the enquiry is asked to call 101, quoting incident 84 of 20th May 2015.

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Chalk organises “pothole summit” CHELTENHAM'S new MP has pledged to get tough on the town's potholes, as he organises a “summit” to get to grips with the problem. In the lead up to this year's election, Alex Chalk outlined his action plan for his first 100 days as Cheltenham’s MP, which included a promise to tackle the blight of potholes. Now the town's man in Westminster has summoned the County Council’s Highways supremos to Cheltenham to see the problem for themselves. On their initial visit to Cheltenham later this month, Mr Chalk will be taking the Highways team on a tour of the town's pothole hotspots, highlighting some of the worst affected areas across Cheltenham, and demanding decisive action. He will then host a “pothole summit” at the end of June, where members of the public can be briefed about the work already being undertaken to repair the town’s roads, and voice their concerns directly to the

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Have a Pint for cHarity THE tenth Cheltenham Beer Festival will take place on Saturday June 6th. The annual one-day festival will be held at the Old Patesians Club, Everest Road, Leckhampton. The festival features beers from all three Cheltenham breweries (Battledown, Prescott Ales and Cotswold Lion) whilst other Gloucestershire breweries will help to provide a local flavour. As well as featuring 30 cask ales, this year the festival will for the first time feature a ten tap craft keg bar providing beers from some of the most innovative brewers in the country. Beer festival co-ordinator, Leigh Norwood said: “Having a craft keg bar will allow us to provide craft beers from some of the leading lights in the beer world at the moment including the likes of exciting London breweries ‘The Kernel’ and ‘Beavertown’. The success of new pubs like the Sandford Park Alehouse in Cheltenham

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which has an incredible range of craft keg beers has shown that there is a massive appetite for these beers. Another factor driving us to lay on the craft keg bar is that we felt we needed to do something to set us apart from the many beer festivals that are due to be held across the county this year.” As well as beers there will be nearly 20 different ciders and Perrys, a Pimms Bar, a barbecue and music from local musicians.

The festival has been organised by the Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans since 2006 with the sole aim of raising much needed funds for Cheltenham Samaritans. Last year the event raised more than £10,000. Advance tickets are available to buy now from Favourite Beers, the specialist beer and cider shop on Hewlett Road in Fairview, Cheltenham and cost £8.00. They will also be available on the day for £10.00.

Cruel cat trap THE RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a trap after a domestic cat got caught and injured by one in Cheltenham. Steven Davies, the RSPCA animal welfare officer who helped the cat, said: “It was quite a sight to behold - the cat was found by a member of the public wandering down the road with this huge mechanical trap on his head and was clearly in distress. “The cat was taken to the vets where he was successfully removed from the clutches of the trap. Thankfully the cat escaped with minor injuries and has now been returned to his worried owner but this could have had a very different outcome. “We are now just looking to locate the owner of the trap so that we can speak to them and offer them some important advice on setting their traps properly, as they may not be aware of it but

they could be breaking the law.” RSPCA’s Head of Wildlife Adam Grogan added: “There are strict legal conditions on setting these types of traps and not setting them in the right way can mean that you are committing an offence. These traps should be set in such a way to prevent them killing or injuring a domestic animal and so people should think carefully before using them. “Generally speaking however, cats should not get caught in fenn traps if they are being set properly. Those using the traps should be fully aware of the legislation regulating their use and of codes of practice that should be followed to ensure that non-target species are not captured. “These traps should be set inside real or artificial tunnels and the entrance to the tunnel should be restricted so as to avoid incidents like this.”

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Anyone who has any further information about the owner of the trap or if you think you might be the owner of the trap, please contact the RSPCA on the inspector appeal line, in confi-

dence, on 0300 123 8018. The RSPCA is a charity and relies on public donations to exist. To help us please text HELP to 78866 to give £3 (texts cost £3 plus one standard network rate message).

A PARKING permit scheme is due to be introduced in St Paul's, Cheltenham. It follows a review by Gloucestershire County Council to address the lack of spaces for residents. Some roads in St Paul's will soon become permit holder only, including Brunswick Street, Marle Hill Parade and St Paul's Road. The scheme will run Monday to Sunday, from 8am until 10pm, in the areas closest to the town centre, and from 8am until 8pm in areas further away. Hudson Street and Manser Street have been left out of the plans, while pay and display parking will soon be introduced on roads close to The Brewery for non-permit holders. Work on the project will start at the beginning of June, with the painting

of lines and new signs being installed in the area. A two week 'amnesty period' will follow the rollout, during which warnings will be issued instead of fines to those who park without a permit. New shared use parking zones will also see nonpermit holders limited to a maximum stay of three hours on some of the streets closer to the University of Gloucestershire. Plans showing zone boundaries and the change in restrictions can be found under the 'consultations' tab of the county council's website.

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ON 22nd May All Saints’ Academy welcomed volunteers from the Guide Dog Charity along with Lauren Pitt who has her own guide dog called Goldie as she is registered as blind. The visit involved a presentation by the puppy walker volunteers Emily Williams and Sandra and Richard Nash, explaining what the charity does and how it benefits blind people. Lauren Pitt, 23, youth ambassador for The Guide Dogs for the Blind

Association gave her touching story of becoming blind, coping with the reality of her situation through to her receiving guide dog Goldie. Students have been asked to collect plastic milk bottle tops, these will then be collected in and given to the Guide Dog Charity, these are then recycled and the charity gets money for them. Students had the opportunity to meet the 2 puppies and Goldie at the end of the presentation.

Front row: (left to right) Emily Williams, Chloe Walker, Lauren Pitt, Poppy Slack, Sandra Nash, Richard Nash. Back row: (left to right) Grant Williams, Olivia Fewings, Layla McIntyre, Daisy Godwin-Locke and Callum Bell

Lobsters at the ready CHELTENHAM’S Iconic Daffodil restaurant has officially opened their new style delicatessen – The Chefs Pantry. An exciting new addition to The Cotswold food scene, the pantry not only stocks the finest artisan produce but also everyday groceries. The Chefs Pantry only offers ingredients sourced and used by The Daffodil Chefs alongside freshly baked bread and locally sourced organic milk. Mark Stephens, the co-owner of The Daffodil, has been dreaming up the Pantry for years and is delighted that it has now come to life. Customers can choose from a selection of artisan cheeses, single origin chocolates, seasonal vegetables, British Charcuterie and even fresh live lobster and crab from the Pantry’s bespoke 100-gallon crustacean tank. Mark Stephens said: “I’m hugely excited about this new venture. It does in a

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sense bring the Daffodil kitchen right to the front of the business allowing customers to purchase everything from stock sauces made by Tom Rains our Executive Chef and his team though to hot smoked salmon prepared here on the premises.” He also added: “For me though, the arrival of our live lobster and Cornish crabs is something I've really been looking

forward to. It’s a first in the UK outside London.” The Chefs Pantry is now open six days a week from

11am to 8pm. The urge to pop in and pick up supper on the way home from work will be very hard to resist!

Take centre stage at Glos Uni Media Centre FROM becoming a presenter to making recordings in the music studio, an Open Studios event at the University of Gloucestershire is giving visitors the chance to get a taste of life behind the scenes at the Media Centre, and even receive a memento from the day. The state of the art centre at the university’s Park campus in Cheltenham is giving staff, students and the public a warm welcome on Wednesday, 3rd of June as part of Festival Fortnight. Festival Fortnight is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the achievements of students, and give the local community the chance to come and find out more about what happens at the university. Tom Soper, Subject Group Leader and Course Leader for Popular Music at the University of Gloucestershire, said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience in the Media Centre and find out how television, film, radio and music are really made. You don’t need to have any experience at all, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved and ask our staff and students questions.” The Open Studios at the Media School feature four events, and where possible footage can be sent as a memento afterwards:

multi camera show where guests can sit in as a presenter or interviewee.

Film Production: two film shoots with 4pm and 5.30pm start times. Guests can help to shoot a scene and find out about the editing process.

Radio: A rolling three hour music and chat show broadcast starting at 4pm. A taster of presenting a live music and chat show. Most of the events during Festival Fortnight are free and open to the public. To find out more about the Open Studios and other events, please visit www.festivalfortnight.info.

Television Production: Three live TV shows, with 4pm, 5pm and 6pm start times. A live mini magazine/chat

Popular Music: Eight studio recording sessions with 4pm, 4.20pm, 4.40pm, 5pm, 5.40pm, 6pm, 6.20pm, 6.40pm start times. A short live recording session where guests are welcome to perform themselves. Students will engineer and produce the session, explain the process and answer questions.

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A PACKED Lily Gins in Cheltenham saw a fashion show with a difference on Tuesday 19th May all in aid of a good cause. Burlesque dancer Missy Malone was a surprise edition to a show already packed with the latest designs from Bodega Women’s Wear from Worcester and Cheltenham, @ The Boutique from Cirencester, Cupid Couture and renowned designer Melissa Antonious. Music was provided by wellknown local act - Tommy and the Fuse while magician Richard Parsons had the prosecco drinking guests amazed with his display of magic. All was in aid of The Hollie Gazzard Trust, a charity from Gloucester set up by Nick Gazzard following the death of his daughter Hollie, who was stabbed to death

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while at work at Fringe Benefits & La Bella Beauty Salon, Gloucester. The charities aim is to promote the dangers of knife crime, reduce the level of domestic abuse and to help, support and fund young hairdressers in Gloucestershire through a partnership with Gloucestershire College. Nick Gazzard and family were pleased with the turn out. “We raised £600 on the door and we have not gone

Suﬀolk Street and the Bath Road get a fresh look THREE new planters and four cycle stands are being installed on Suffolk Street and the Bath Road this week to help improve the urban street scene in the area. Two planters will be installed on either side of Bath Road on the newly-constructed build outs opposite the Co-op. The third of the planters and the cycle stands will be installed on Suffolk Street next to Bath Road. This is part of a number of environmental improvements in and near the Bath Road under the Connect Streets scheme, which is a joint initiative of several community groups notably Cheltenham Connect and the St Philip and St James Area Residents Association, the Bath Road Traders Association and the council. Funding for these initiatives is coming from Gloucestershire County Council, through its Local Sustainable Transport Fund, the final elements of Cheltenham Borough Council’s Environmental Fund and from the St Philip and St James Area Residents Association. The Bath Road Co-op is helping in kind.

through donations yet so we are extremely happy. The show was fantastic and we would like to thank all involved, Unique Media Co for setting it up, to the designers and our presenter – Steve Mitchell. All have given up their time for us and the trust and have produced something amazing.” For more information about the Hollie Gazzard Trust please visit the website www.holliegazzard.org

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Venting spleen CHELTENHAM - it’s with regret that I have news on an impending re-launch of V nightclub, ‘Club of the Chavs’. It’s the cockroach that just won’t die; no matter how much repellant we keep spraying at it. What do we know: it has new management, a new name, and a totally captivating idea that involves turning it into a sports bar/nightclub hybrid. Imagine Sports Direct with a tequila board and you’re halfway there. New Manager, Mark Stancer beamed: “A lot of sports bars close at about 12 but the beauty about this one is we carry on with the entertainment down here right through until two or three o'clock in the morning, so people can stay in.” Oh yes I can envisage the scene now. It’s 4am; footie-loving louts are pouring out onto our newly paved high street. They’re chanting chav’d up tunes, blind drunk from their cans of Stella, looking for a brawl with anyone that can’t explain why

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Burger King is no longer available on the other side. It’s an ordeal Cheltonians simply shouldn’t have to put up with. It’s the one building in Cheltenham that’s in urgent need of a demolition order so it can be quickly forgotten. All of its past revelers could then be politely directed to the Gloucester night bus? Once in G-city they’ll enjoy a plethora of colourful clubs for them to ‘fist pump’ in – or through. It wasn’t so long ago the club was revitalized with a £1 million injection in a bid to ditch its lowbrow clientele and pitch itself as Cheltenham’s

biggest, newest, glam nightclub. Alas all we learnt was that Cheltenham clubbers couldn’t be fooled. V was still a chav-infested cesspit. After all, if you put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig. It’s high time (in my opinion), the club shuts its doors forever. A further £300,000 injection from the club’s new management is unlikely to shake off its years-old reputation. Even harder will it be to encourage classier crowds to grace their dance floor. Also let’s talk about their relaunch effort. Firstly, they’ve decided on the name ‘Hidden’ for their revamped venue. Whoever championed this name should be given a bloody lesson in irony; unless of course they really did want to reiterate my view that I’d like the club to remain hidden?

And then there’s the act that they’ve lined-up for this Saturday’s launch event. They’ve booked (sorry, rebooked) Calum Best to cut the red ribbon. Call me out of touch, but I thought perhaps even the drolls of this town would prefer not to selfie and grope the same Z-lister they booked just a few weeks ago? My readers will know I take my clubbing and drinking seriously – and thank God the team at MooMoos are single-handedly propping up this town with our nightlife entertainment. Without them I would be lost. This weekend I’m looking forward to a tweet, a selfie, and maybe even an autograph on my chest from Joey Essex. I just hope that when I stumble out of MooMoos, fresh from my VIP box, I don’t have to witness anything coming out of Hidden.

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3. The bus decor becomes hidden (8) 8. As well as a London orchestra (4) 9 and 20across. Sum to do in per cent to work it out (8,8) 11. Lost me cash in terrible contraptions (4,8) 13. Father's attempt to make dough ... (6) 14. ... or bits cooked in a small restaurant (6) 17. The government representative got in a ﬂap over Ray and the police force (12)

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Target: 25 words good; 35 very good; 40+ excellent.

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CriCket Festival on horizon

At a glance: 2015 Brewin Dolphin Cheltenham Festival Fixtures:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket is looking forward to its annual Brewin Dolphin Cheltenham Cricket Festival, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Members, hospitality guests and ticket buyers alike will be able to enjoy an exciting programme of events and entertainment to complement the First Class cricket programme. Brewin Dolphin have been the Festival’s principal sponsor since 2012 and have been involved with Gloucestershire Cricket for over 16 years, supporting the Club and its on-going development. Gloucestershire has been playing First Class Cricket at the iconic Cheltenham College Ground since 1872 – making this the world’s longest running cricket festival to be played at an out ground. The college’s idyllic setting has provided a perfect backdrop for the festival throughout its history, and continues to be a great attraction for all cricket fans, both old and new. This year’s Festival runs

Date of Match

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Wednesday 8th July

4 day

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1 day

Kent

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1 day

Lord’s Taverners Cricket Day

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1 day

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4 day

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LV= County Championship

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1 day

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from Wednesday 8 July to Sunday 19 July and includes two NatWest T20 Blast matches as well as two LV= County Championship four day games. Twenty20 cricket is arguably the most exciting form of the game and, with big hits and non-stop action BIG crowds are expected. Supporters are urged to buy their tickets in advance as T20 matches have a tendency to sell out fast at Cheltenham. Cricket Fans can also look forward to seeing both centurions from this year’s Australian Big Bash League in action. Hard-hitting batsman, Peter Handscomb

has joined the Club as its second overseas player for 2015. The 23-year-old, who made a blistering 103* off 64 balls for the Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, joins the squad that will also boast Michael Klinger, the only other player to make a hundred in the 2014/15 Australian T20 competition. Match Day Tickets cost from just £15 for adults and £3 for under 19’s when purchased in advance or why not treat yourself to a Cheltenham Festival Pass and see 10 days of First Class* Gloucestershire cricket for only £100 (a saving of £60).

Under 19’s can enjoy every day of the Festival (plus domestic matches at Bristol) by becoming a Marshall Member for just £20. The best way to buy tickets is online at www.gloscricket.co.uk, where we have waived booking fees. Alternatively you can call the ticket line on 0117 910 8010. There’s also a bonus this year for cricket and sporting fans alike. On Monday 13th July the Lord’s Taverners will be hosting a charity cricket tournament. This is a fun day of cricket featuring two

star studded teams including Chris Tarrant, Mike Gatting, Jon Desborough and Andrew Caddick. This “Summer Smash” will culminate in a Charity Sporting Dinner. The ever-popular Ladies’ Day will once again grace the Festival on Thursday 9th July in aid of LINC. Highlights this year will include a fashion display by Lisa von Hallwyl and Beatrice von Treskow. Visitors can also enjoy off field activities which will include free cricket coaching, an inflatable bowling cage,

player autograph sessions, a BBQ and Quiz Night and the Band & Bugles of the Rifles. Gloucestershire Cricket is also delighted to welcome local folk legend Johnny Coppin who will perform live from 7.00pm on Wednesday 15th July in the College Chapel. Bringing the 2015 Festival to a close, on Sunday 19 July, is an “Old Boys” T20 cricket match, hosted by Hamish Marshall as part of his Benefit Year. This match will feature former Gloucestershire greats.

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Memorial American Football game to pay tribute to gifted student

Cheltenham Liberal Democrats membership increases CHELTENHAM Liberal Democrats it seems are attempting to fight back with 60 new members following the General Election. The party has seen a rise in support since the poll on 7th May, with more than 12,000 people joining across the UK. Cheltenham Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman Martin Horwood said: “People are demonstrating their

support for liberalism by signing up to the party in large numbers. “We know that people still value what we have done as a party locally and nationally and this liberal surge is proof. “Already we’ve seen the new Government do things that prove that a liberal voice is needed more than ever and we will continue to hold the Tories to account locally and

nationally.” New member Ed Cook, of Rosehill Street, said: “I had never really been involved with politics before, but the election result motivated me to join.” “We need a strong liberal influence on our politics more than ever, because we need people sticking up for our human rights and civil liberties and only the Liberal Democrats will do that.”

New members attended a welcome party with Martin and other local Liberal Democrats on Sunday 24th May. The local Liberal Democrats have dozens of councillors standing up for local residents on the borough and county councils. Anybody who joins before 3rd June will have the opportunity to vote for the next party leader.

THE Gloucestershire Gladiators are to pay tribute to one of their players with a memorial American Football match this Saturday May 30th. Students past and present have joined the team, based at the University of Gloucestershire, in organising the event in memory of Jarvis Williams who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition playing basketball while back home in the United States. The match, at The Prince of Wales Stadium will raise money for the British Heart Foundation and includes a raffle, a live band playing at half time, and the University Cheerleaders supporting. Former student Cody Lwin said: “Jarvis was enormously talented, and set the benchmark to other wide receivers on the team, including a 60 yard reception against eventual conference champions Bath, and touchdowns

against Bath Spa and Swansea. What most players will remember about him is incredible ability and his talent for making people laugh. He embodied the attitude we wanted in the team. Wearing a borrowed helmet, a jersey too big for him, he never complained and was happy to just play. “We have organised this game to pay tribute to him, pay our respects to his family, and to celebrate his life and the game he loved.” The game is part of the University of Gloucestershire’s first Festival Fortnight, which celebrates student achievement with a wide range of events, most of which are free and open to the public. Kick-off is at 3pm. Standard entry tickets are £4. For booking information please visit http://www.yourstudentsunion.com/ents/event/ 2545/?skin=default&template=festival.

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Grape success on launch weekend THE Grape Escape, an exciting new wine bar and merchant on Bath Road in Cheltenham held their media and V.I.P launch party last Thursday 21st before officially opening to the public on Saturday 23rd May. Owned by Anthony Davies and Zoe Fisher, The Grape Escape welcomed guests with a glass of Deutz Brut Classic NV, which preceded the ribbon cutting, officially opening this exciting new bar

to the spa town. The fun then really began when following the speeches guests got a glimpse into the true heart of The Grape Escape with a top notch wine tasting event. The knowledge of wine experts, Anthony and Zoe, left guests captivated as they sampled a mouthwatering selection of red, whites, and rosés. This was all accompanied by the bar menu of locally sourced delicious cheese and meat platters

from CheeseWorks and finished off with a sweet offering of cake by Cheltenham based Mrs Robinson’s Kitchen – of course tailored to a dessert wine! The excitement continued over the Bank Holiday weekend as customers flocked into The Grape Escape to discover a new world of wine, with many promising to return as soon as possible. Visit www.thecheltenhamgrape. com to find out more.

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Two University students shortlisted for prestigious Penguin design award

Bus drivers plan to ﬁlm their scenic routes

TWO Graphic Design students from the University of Gloucestershire have been shortlisted for the Penguin Random House Design Award 2015. Charley Ward, 21, and Daniel Strello, 22, have seen their entries beat more than 1,200 designs to be in the final round of judging for the Adult Non-Fiction Cover Award and Children’s Cover Award respectively. Charley took on the challenge of designing Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner and will be judged by, among others, founder of Mind Candy and creator of Moshi Monsters, Michael Acton Smith. Daniel designed a cover for Nina Bawden’s Carrie’s War and his judging panel will include illustrator Cathy Cassidy and writer and illustrator Ed Vere. Now in its ninth year, the Design Award offers students on an Art or Design course at HND or degree

MANY don’t know about the beautiful scenic routes that bus drivers get to witness every day, so in a bid to share their views and entice the community to visit new places, local bus drivers will soon film their bus journeys and the surrounding scenery. Over the coming months, drivers of Stagecoach West are looking to film their scenic or unusual routes in a bid to show those within the county just how beautiful their local area is. All films will be uploaded to a YouTube account for people to watch, in a bid to get members of the community to go further than they normally would and ride the bus to different locations for a day trip, taking in the scenery on their way. Rupert Cox, Managing Director for Stagecoach

level exposure to Daniel Strello and guidance from some of the publishing industry’s leading lights with the challenge to design a cover for a selected adult fiction, adult nonfiction or children’s book. John Brewer, Course Leader in Charley Ward Graphic Design at the University, said: “I’m ecstatic that was quite a surprise due to Charley and Daniel the popularity and standard have been shortof work entered. I aim to listed for this presticontinue utilising my design gious award. The skills within the design incompetition is dustry in the future. This really fierce and while we’ve and enter it. I can’t believe I competition will assist in the had success in other awards, was shortlisted but I am so transition from student to we’ve never gone so far in chuffed. It is an amazing the start of my design the Penguin design award – and boosting feeling to have career.” I’m absolutely delighted.” success like this with a piece Charley and Daniel will On hearing she had made of my work and this is defi- find out if they have won the shortlist Charley said: “I nitely something I will be one of two £1,000 cash wanted to do the Penguin proud of.” prizes and one of two design award as one of my univerDaniel said: “I entered the placements with the UK’s sity projects and after really Penguin award as part of my biggest book publisher when enjoying designing my University module. The the winners are announced cover I decided to give it a go news of being shortlisted on 24th June.

West, commented: “One of the joys of riding the bus is the chance to really take in the surrounding views, which you might miss if you are driving or distracted. We could all do with taking a few minutes a day just to focus on what’s around us and appreciate our beautiful region which we often take for granted, particularly as we have some of the best views within the country. We’re filming these routes in order to share these views to those who aren’t able to witness them personally, and encourage local people to step out of their usual comfort zone to venture further afield.”

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No fake fromage at Coopers Hill THE unofficial cheese rolling event took place again at Coopers Hill on Bank Holiday Monday organised by rebel cheese rollers, after plans for an official contest were axed in 2010. Several thousand spectators turned out to watch daredevils chase an 8lb (3.5kg) wheel of double Gloucester cheese down the 1:2 gradient precipice. All four races were won by cheese-chasers from the Brockworth area, who once again chased real cheese. In 2013, in a bid to make the race safer, revellers had to chase a foam imitation of a

double Gloucester 656ft (200m) down the hill at Brockworth. The fake fromage was then dropped again in favour of the real McCoy. In total, four 8lb (3.5kg) and three smaller 3lb (1.5kg) cheeses were used - made by Smarts Cheese, which has been producing them for the event for over 25 years. The winner of the first race was Chris Anderson, from Brockworth, who won a second double Gloucester cheese bringing his tally to fifteen cheeses in ten years. The second men's race was won for the third year

running by local veteran cheese chaser, Ryan Fairley, 25, from Brockworth. “I took a bit of a tumble... I had a plan where I was going to go but it didn't happen.” The women's race was won by first timer Keavy Morgan, 16, also from Brockworth. In 2009, the official event was scrapped after more than 15,000 people turned up, prompting safety fears over numbers at the Coopers Hill site. Every year since then unofficial races have been organised during the late spring bank holiday by local enthusiasts.

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BUSINESS s it me or has the Royal Mail service in the town taken on the guise of the lesser spotted sloth? Nearly one in 10 first class letters are now delivered late by Royal Mail. Hundreds of thousands of first class letters and packets are not being delivered on time in Cheltenham despite a huge increase in the price of stamps, new figures have revealed. The poor performance came despite Royal Mail pushing through controversial increases in the cost of sending letters and small packets such as those containing DVDs at the end of April, which were heavily criticised by pensioner groups locally. The local Royal Mail office proudly displays the benefits of working for them. • Want a part time job with hours from 8.30am to 1.18pm working from a local delivery office? • Enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role with beneficial exercise? • Like working as part of a team to deliver customer satisfaction? Hmm.It doesn’t mention that you will probably be delivering mail late, inviting scorn from just about everybody in the town. Don’t get me wrong I love my local ‘postie’. It’s not actually his fault. It’s the fault of the system and the onset of automation. Just like ‘Bobbies’ we need postman and postwomen, not faceless pieces of kit that either just sort or allocate. Ask any ‘postie’ and they’ll tell they’re woefully shorthanded. And who’s’ to blame? Well of course it’s the Royal Mail Management. My first class post doesn’t arrive until at least 11.30am. And of course there’s no second post to look forward to anymore these days. Again it’s not the posties fault. He or she can’t walk/run any quicker. Give them back their bikes I say. Or is that now a stupid health and safety issue. What nonsense. That’s like being unable to bake bread because the oven might be hot. We all love our posties. They’re cheery, conscientious folks who do a great job in all weathers around the town. Let’s have them back on bikes and have more of them so that we can see first class letters appearing again at breakfast, not brunch.

Eric Barton, Editor

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CARLUCCIO'S has been looking to open in Cheltenham for a long time and now it has a new restaurant right in the heart of the town opposite Cavendish House on Regents Street (on the site of the old Mothercare). In a cascade of Italian flair the opening saw the great and the good of the town turn out for an evening of prosecco-splashed excitement as the London-based giant opened its doors to the media and local businesses in a VIP soirée. The Italian food chain's chairman, Simon Kossoff,

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Italian stallion ﬁnally opens its doors in Cheltenham

said: “If I picked six towns that would be right for Carluccio’s, Cheltenham would certainly be on my list.” He also added: “We have been

targeting Cheltenham for as long as I can remember. It’s taken ages to get to this point of actually being open for business.”

Atos commits to supporting the Armed Forces Ex-Armed Forces Serviceman from Cheltenham supports Atos’ recruitment strategy FORMER Regular Infantry NCO veteran Rob Stiff, from Cheltenham, was a proud onlooker as his employer, digital services group Atos, pledged support for the Armed Forces community in a special ceremony at The Tank Museum, Bovington. Joe Hemming, Chief Operating Officer of Atos UK and Ireland signed the Corporate Covenant alongside Lieutenant Colonel John Godfrey, commanding officer of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, a South Westbased Army Reserve armoured unit with a Squadron at Old Sarum. The agreement will see Atos commit to the Corporate Covenant, supporting the Armed Forces community in a number of ways, including offering jobs to young, old and injured veterans in Cheltenham and across the UK. The agreement commits Atos to a range of initiatives such as promoting Atos as an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and supporting the employment of veterans. Rob, 38, is an ex Regular Infantry NCO and now a Troop Corporal in the Royal Wessex Yeomanry who has spent over 21 years in uniform both in the UK and overseas including Afghanistan,

Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Canada, Botswana, Jamaica and Belize. Rob joined Atos three years ago as a senior project manager. He said: “I can regularly work from home which has been excellent as it gives me a balance between work and home life which I didn’t have before.’’ On the agreement, Mr Hemming added: “The commitment and dedication shown to our country by the Armed Forces is incredible and, as a business, we want to do all we can at Atos to support them in their future career. “Men and women in the Armed Forces Community have done so much to defend our country. Atos want to show appreciation for all they have done by providing them with opportunities to make a new start while still having the flexibility to be involved in the Armed Forces.”

Lieutenant Colonel John Godfery, commanding officer at The Royal Wessex Yeomanry said: “It is vitally important that we recognise those who lay their lives on the line in the service of their Country and do everything possible to assist them to help us. It is both exciting and rewarding to see Atos UK leading the way in acknowledging the immense benefits that Reservists and former service personnel can bring to the private sector and therefore a genuine honour to co-sign Atos UK’s Corporate Covenant with them at The Tank Museum.” Atos will also be an active participant in Armed Forces Day on 27th June as well as London Poppy Day on 8th November, which the company has previously supported, contributing towards the phenomenal £1.25million raised in 2014.

Business Peer in favour of EU pull-out A TOP Gloucestershire business chief has said he would be in favour of Britain exiting the EU. Lord Bamford, chairman of construction equipment company JCB (pictured), said Britain could exist on its own outside the European Union. Lord Bamford, of Daylesford, speaking to the BBC said: "We are the fifth or sixth largest economy in the world, anyhow, so we could exist on our own, quite peacefully and quite sensibly, and we could negotiate as our own country, rather than being a 28th nation in Brussels, which is what we are at the moment.’ He made his comments as JCB reported £303 million in underlying earnings for 2014, down from £313 million the year before. The firm's overall sales, worth £2.5 billion, were six percent lower than those of 2013. Lord Bamford together with his family, including his wife, Carol, who runs the Daylesford organic estate near Chipping Norton is worth an estimated £3.1 billion, placing them 29th on the most recent Sunday Times Rich List.

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WHAT’S ON MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION SUe holderness and Christopher Timothy to star in a brand new production of Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession to open at the everyman Theatre, Cheltenham before going on a national tour. Vivie Warren, a young Cambridge graduate, is horrified to learn that her education and entire luxurious life-style has been financed by her mother’s career in the world’s oldest profession! Due to its frank portrayal of Mrs Warren’s profession, this rarely performed and ground-breaking play was originally banned in england by the Lord Chamberlain. Written in 1894, it was not allowed a public performance for the next thirty years and during its first performance in New York, the police stopped the play and

arrested the cast! George Bernard Shaw’s period drama is full of insight and humane understanding, with moments of comedy as well as pathos and ranks as one of his masterpieces alongside Pygmalion; Saint Joan and Man and Superman. The role of Mrs Warren is considered to be one of the greatest female acting roles and this production explores the choices women of the time were forced to make. It is arguably one of the earliest feminist plays. Previous star names who have played Mrs Warren include Felicity Kendal and Coral Browne. In this sumptuous production Sue holderness (Only Fools and horses and The Green Green Grass) stars in the title role, alongside Christopher Timothy (All Creatures Great and Small; Doctors; Dial M for Murder).

Sue holderness comments: “I’m very excited to be back at the everyman in Cheltenham and to be taking Mrs Warren’s Profession on tour to some gorgeous venues. It’s such a terriﬁc play and Mrs Warren is a wonderful character to play. I seem to be type cast as an old tart!!” The cast also includes emily Woodward as Vivie, Christopher Bowen as Praed, Ryan Saunders as Frank Gardner and Richard Derrington as Reverend Samuel Gardner. The production is presented by the everyman Theatre Company and is directed by Paul Milton, the everyman Theatre’s Creative Director with design by Dawn Allsopp. Paul Milton, Director said: “We are thrilled that the Cheltenham everyman production of Bernard Shaw’s

Mrs Warren’s Profession will get the chance to be seen by audiences around the country. With such high quality actors as Sue holderness and Christopher Timothy in the cast, I am conﬁdent that it will play to packed houses – not only in Cheltenham but also in Salisbury, Oxford, exeter, Cambridge and, of course, Malvern where Bernard Shaw premiered so many of his plays.” Mrs Warren’s Profession everyman Theatre, regent street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ friday 19th – saturday 27th June evenings: Tue – sat 7.45pm Matinees: Thu & sat 2pm Tickets: £13 - £28 available from the Box oﬃce on 01242 572573

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The Brewery’s Third Annual Burger Festival

WycHWOOd IS uPON uS WYChWOOD is one of the UK’s best loved family festivals set in the beautiful surroundings of the Gloucestershire countryside from 29th – 31st May. Across the weekend the festival will showcase timeless heritage artists including UB40 - Ali Campbell, Astro, Mickey Virtue, Boney M, The Undertones and The Proclaimers plus festival favourites Craig Charles and Andy Kershaw. New and up coming music will come courtesy of London promoters, Smashing Blouse in the ecotricity Big Top, where Ghostpoet, Lucy Rose and Darlia are all set to perform. On top of the music expect an innovative and packed

programme of activities and events for all the family including yoga, crafts, comedy, children’s workshops, craft beer festival and Wychwood’s famous headphone disco for late night revellers! Families will be thrilled as BAFTA Award-Winning, Justin Fletcher a.k.a Mr Tumble takes over the main stage Sunday plus Wychwood’s very own Children’s Literature Festival returns, in association with Waterstones. Wychwood oﬀers a diverse programme of music and entertainment for all the family, a brilliant variety of food stalls and is a festival not to be missed this summer.

The Brewery is playing host to its third annual Burger Festival and following a fantastic response last year, it has been extended across the whole month – with a host of burger-related oﬀers, deals and discounts. From Monday 1st June until Tuesday 30th June 2015, all participating burger-serving restaurants in The Brewery will provide customers exclusive Burger Festival oﬀers, along with loads of competitions to take part in. There’s the chance to win family meals, family games of bowling, vouchers and lots more! Locals are also urged to vote for their favourite Brewery burger from the Facebook page, with each voter entered into a prize draw for the chance to win their favourite burger to enjoy with a friend.

Throughout the month, offers include 25% off at Chiquito when you buy two burgers, 20% off burgers at Frankie & Benny’s, 20% off fully loaded burgers at harvester and 2 cheeseburgers for £12 at Après. You can also get your hands on a free bottomless soft drink from Nando’s when you buy a Churrasco Thigh Burger with two sides, a half price child’s burger with admission at The Play Farm, as well as the fab package of a beer, burger and 2 games of bowling for just £19.95 at hollywood Bowl. On Saturday 20th June 2015 treat

your dad to some Father’s Day fun with mouth-watering burger sampling from all burger-related restaurants, costume character appearances and hollywood Bowl’s inﬂatable bowling lane for you to practice your skills. Throughout the day there will also be live acoustic music, a bouncy castle and entertainment for all the family. You can even grab a free ice cream – for a small donation to The Brewery’s charity of the year; the Guide Dogs. So get on down to The Brewery to kick-start your summer and say an early happy Father’s Day to Dad!

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Hylton announce low rate ﬁnance deals on new Renault range

Sales Executives Toby Lowther and Joe Francis.

RENAULT’S award-winning range of city cars – Clio, ZOE, and Captur – are now available with only 3.9% APR representative at Hylton Renault on Manor Road in Cheltenham. New Renault Captur is available from as little as £159 per month with 3.9% APR representative. This Captur, finished in the Dynamique specification, includes integrated touchscreen navigation, handsfree keycard, and 4-year warranty. The all-electric Renault Zoe Dynamique Intens sports up to 130 mile range, and offers fuel costs of less than 2p per mile. ZOE also comes with 4-year warranty, and starts from only £89 per month plus battery hire of £70 per month with 3.9% APR. New Renault Clio, finished in the Dynamique specification, features integrated touchscreen navigation, 16 inch alloy wheels, and 4-year warranty. It is available

now at Hylton Renault from only £149 per month with 3.9% APR. Dealer Principal at Hylton Renault Cheltenham Tim Betambeau said: “We’re very excited to be able to offer these fantastic cars to customers at such a low price. It really gives us the edge over the competition, and we can’t wait to take customers out for test drives in the Renault range.” For more information on the cost price vehicles on offer at Hylton Renault, or about any vehicles in the Renault range, customers are invited to visit the Hylton Renault dealership on MacKenzie Way, Manor Road, Cheltenham GL51 9TX, or to give the friendly and professional sales team a call on 01242 222 400. Customers can also email info@hylton.co.uk for more, and the full Renault range including latest offers can be viewed online at hylton.co.uk/renault.

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SPORT Cheltenham face Barnwood in triples ﬁnal BOWLS

THE County Triples final will be contested between Cheltenham and Barnwood after winning their semi-final matches held at Sir Thomas Rich’s BC. The rink of Nathan Kitchen, Steve Knight and Matt Cuthbert (Cheltenham) up against Ken Ferson, Mike Manns and Steve Mills (Barnwood) shared the first four ends before bagging a six followed by a four to move into a 14-

4 lead. That lead soon became 175 with a three on the eighth end and with another four and two further three’s they stormed into the Final with a 29-9 victory. In the other semi-final the rink of Ben Coldrick, Pat Main and Andy Ewens (Barnwood) made a dream start against Jim Muirhead, John Ellis and John Bailey (Falcon) when they scored a six on the first end. They then lost the next six ends to be 10-6 down. A two

halted the slide as they clawed their way back with four winning ends to lead 15-10. Despite dropping a three on the 15th end they then bagged two two’s and although they lost a four on the last end they reached the final with a 20-18 win. Both winners will now meet in the County Finals at Pineholt on July 26 and will also represent the county at the National Championships at Leamington in August.

CounTy Ready foR devon TeST BOWLS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE face a stiff test in their opening Middleton Cup match when they visit twice winners Devon at Topsham BC on Saturday (2pm). Deprived of four players not being available, Vince Wilks, Keith Hinder and Dave Howes along national singles champion Lee Williamson, manager Rob Griffiths has given debuts to Shaun Morris, Brian Burleigh and Dave Smith while at the other end of the scale Graham Griffiths (pictured) is playing in this 199th match for the County.

Gloucestershire: Rink One: John Smallwood (Olveston), Andy Locke (Olveston), Nigel Cansdale (Cirencester), Paul Bryant (Olveston). Rink Two: Adam Smith (Dowty), Jack Daniels (Bishop's Cleeve), Chris Roach (Cheltenham), Chris Davies (Coleford). Rink Three: Ben Coldrick (Barnwood), Graham Griffiths, James Speller, Steve Knight (all Cheltenham). Rink Four: Brian Burleigh (Dursley), Paul Nelmes, Nick Holliday, John Roach (all Cheltenham). Rink Five: Nathan Kitchen (Cheltenham), Dave Smith

White Rose Trophy thriller BOWLS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Under25s against Cornwall in the White Rose Trophy proved to be a real thriller at Culm Vale BC. With all players apart from one aged 17 or younger, Gloucestershire are developing into a very promising team to watch and they started the game very positively building up a 16-6 lead after five ends. Joe Hibbard (Page Park),

Aaron Lloyd (Barnwood), Adam Smith (Dowty) and Ben Coldrick (Barnwood) having built up a 9-1 lead against David Iddles then lost their way and found themselves trailing 19-12 after 15 ends. The other rink of Jack Williams (Cheltenham Spa), Alex White (Cheltenham), Jack Daniels (Bishop's Cleeve) and Grant Baldwin (Coleford) found themselves 15-9 down at 10 ends against Fred Williams.

(Cam), Russell Mellerup (Cam), Matt Cuthbert (Cheltenham). Rink Six: Shaun Morris (Gloucester City), Mike Prosser (Gloucester Spa), Pete Stinchcombe (Tetbury), Stuart Hodges (Cheltenham).

Their fightback came over the final run in as they powered their way for a three shot winning margin 25-22. That left the other rink going into the last end 23-19 adrift needing the shot for a tie or two shots for an outright victory however the last bowl from Coldrick nicked the jack to the Cornwall bowl and handed Cornwall a 24-19 win and the match by just two shots 4644. A true advertisement to the sport of bowls was given by both sides in a thrilling contest.

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Champion Hunters Chase eagerly anticipated HORSE RACING >> ConTInued fRoM BaCK PaGe

Magnet respectively. Major Malarkey will need all of the three miles four furlongs as he is an out and out stayer having won over further at Cheltenham in April whereas Twirling Magnet has speed as well as stamina and is rated only 3lbs below Pacha Du Polder. He does however make

the odd jumping error and would have to reverse the Aintree form where he finished sixth. It is not impossible by any means as he will be suited by Stratford’s sharper track. Other interesting contenders at this stage include Paint The Clouds trained by Warren Greatrex and likely ridden by Sam Waley-Cohen. This horse ran extremely well in the Bet365

Gold Cup at Sandown recently and won this Stratford marathon last year. Up and coming eightyear-old Current Event is also sure to have his supporters but may not relish the longer trip. The Champion Hunters’ race goes off at 8pm with the meeting starting at 5.55pm. With good ground anticipated there should be competitive racing all round.

Moore’s Oaks choice key to the ﬁllies’ classic HORSE RACING

By JaMes Daly RYAN Moore has been in such demand as a jockey over the last few seasons and he continues to impress with his race reading and strength in the finish. As number one rider to the Coolmore Stud horses he has an opportunity to be aboard any of the first five fillies in the betting (as things stand) – four for the Coolmore connections and one for the Rothschilds – in the Oaks run next Friday at Epsom. His choice of mount will surely therefore tell us a lot about the prospects of several fillies in relation to each other. Usually the 1000 Guineas form is the strongest when it comes to assessing form for the Oaks and Moore was Ryan Moore

aboard Legatissimo when she won the fillies’ classic nicely at the beginning of the month. He was of course also on Diamondsandrubies when she won her trial at Chester and on Crystal Zvezda when she was so impressive at Newbury recently. Add to that just being touched off at York on Together Forever and finishing second on Found in the Irish Guineas last Sunday and the picture is somewhat complicated for the punter. Arguably he is likely to be aboard Legatissimo as she looks the part and has won a classic. But as the race is over half a mile further than the Guineas there could be an argument for him choosing Together Forever who was closing all the way to line at York recently in the Musi-

dora over an extended 1 mile 2 furlongs and so seems sure to get the Oaks distance and is also likely to act around Epsom's undulations. At 8/1 presently her price could contract quickly if she were his choice. On the Derby front with Dettori booked for the supplemented favourite Golden Horn, Moore is likely to be on Hans Holbein after his other likely mount Giovanni Canaletto was beaten at the Curragh last Sunday. It would of course be no real shock if Moore were to bring up the Classic double at Epsom in early June nor would it be a complete shock if Coolmore decided to supplement this season’s English and Irish Guineas winner Gleneagles for the Blue Riband event. Indeed in racing it would be par for the course.

CHELTENHAM STANDARD 28 MAY 2015

SPORT Banﬁeld appointed new boss at County League champions COUNTY FOOTBALL

AFTER seeing title winning manager Nick Locke move to Cheltenham Saracens and take on the challenge of turning around their fortunes, Cheltenham Civil Service have appointed the vastly experienced John Banfield as their new boss. Banfield has a wealth of experience in local league football, both as a player and manager. He spent more than 24 years at Bishop's Cleeve, playing in their first team for 10 years before taking an assistant manager role under Paul Collicutt. After then taking over management of Cleeve’s reserve team, Banfield took them from Cheltenham League Division Two right through to the County League in just five years. Civil Service chairman James Nattrass was impressed with Banfield's vision for the club, who reached the final of the Les James League Cup last term as well as winning Outgoing Civil Service manager Nick Locke

the County League at the first attempt. “We had a number of applicants for the role and some high calibre candidates," Nattrass said. "The club have enjoyed some great successes on the pitch in recent years however it is important that we take a step back and look at some of the wider aspects and Nick’s departure brought this into sharper focus. "The committee and I were keen to appoint someone who would add value to the club both on and off the pitch and when John and I met I was impressed with his ideas and enthusiasm. "The committee and I are really looking forward to working with him.” Banfield is currently working with his backroom team, Neil Bonner and John Phillips, as well as the other managers in the club to finalise plans for pre-season. Anyone interested in joining the club should contact James Nattrass on 07929 378342.

Gloucester a step closer to Europe after thriller RUGBY UNION

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GLOUCESTER booked a final Champions Cup playoff game with BordeauxBegles with a thrilling extra-time victory over Connacht. A late Bill Meakes try for the hosts, after a controversial penalty, forced the extra 20 minutes. Matt Healy’s 92nd-minute try gave Connacht the lead but tries by Darren Dawidiuk and Jonny May settled the outcome. The Aviva Premiership side now face Bordeaux at Sixways in Worcester on Sunday, with the winners securing the last Champions Cup spot. Gloucester director of

rugby David Humphreys said: "We made more mistakes today than we have over the last six months but once again we showed our never-say-die character.

"I thought we had lost it and all credit to Connacht, who have had a number of hard games recently, they were fully committed throughout."

Town’s water polo club launch Hall of Fame WATER POLO

CHELTENHAM Swimming and Water Polo club held their third annual summer ball on Saturday. More than 150 guests attended, including 90-year-old Jack Jones and Great Britain water polo chairman Ian Elliot. Chris Dean (GB Polo PR and Finance), Mike Jukes (GB referees co-ordinator) and Pippa Jones (BWPL president) were also present. CSWPC also launched their Hall Of Fame, inducting the first 20 members. They recognised the contributions of Pippa Jones, who started swimming with

Cheltenham and went on to be a international swimmer and polo player and is currently the British Water Polo league president, and Jerry Birmingham (ex-GB captain and nine time british league winner with London Poly, who now helps coach at Cheltenham). David Taylor won player's player of the season for the first team and Andy McAllister for the Spartans (second) team. An auction was held to raise money for Kate Read and the Under-19 GB women's fund to get to the worlds. For more information, visit cswpc.co.uk Captain Dave Taylor being presented with Players’ Player award by retired ﬁrst team player Tony Wass

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"We’ve had a lot of tight games recently and, in close games, we rely on our experienced players to make big decisions at crucial times.

Cheltenham’s ﬁrst team

Cheltenham's ladies team James Ross (ﬁrst team coach) receiving framed ﬁnals medals from the double win from captain Dave Taylor

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SPORT CheltenhaM thwarted by eighth wiCKet partnership crickeT

CHELTENHAM recovered from a top-order collapse to reach the brink of victory before an unbeaten eighth wicket partnership of 86 saw Thornbury home at The Ship Field. This was a pitch which gave assistance to the seamers at the start of both innings, but which became easier to play as the ball got older. Both innings saw a top order collapse followed by a middle-order recovery. Will Simmons won the toss and elected to bat, but was soon regretting his decision as Cheltenham slumped to 32-4 after 12 overs with Josh Morris claiming three of the wickets.

Aled Howell and James Schofield put on 29 for the fifth wicket before Howell steered Harry Wormwell into the gully to leave Cheltenham perilously placed at 61-5. Schofield was then joined by Rob Cooper and this pair got their heads down and put on an excellent partnership of 80 runs in 20 overs to give Cheltenham hope. Schofield reached his half century off 88 balls but was out next ball when he topedged a bouncer from Morris and Richard Trotman held the catch at fine leg. This left Cooper to marshal the tail, but Morris had the final say removing Simmons, Elliot Wilson and Sam Didcote to finish with excellent figures of 7-38 from his 10 overs.

Cooper attempted to farm the strike in the 10th wicket partnership with Dan Thomas but was almost immediately bowled by Trotman for a well-made 44 and Cheltenham were 173 all out after 46.2 overs. Batting was no easier at the start of the Thornbury innings. Wilson bowled an immaculate line and length to pose a real challenge, but it was Matt Jennings who got the breakthrough having Kyp Bridgen caught at short mid wicket by Howell for five and Marc Lezar held at slip for a firstball duck to leave Thornbury on 17-2. The introduction of Mike Kelly into the attack brought instant rewards as opener Dan Lezar (12) was caught at slip by Jennings and Dan

Davis was bowled for a duck. Then Thornbury skipper Trotman was caught behind by Simmons to leave the home side reeling on 45-5 and Kelly with figures of 3-2 from his first two overs. Sam Summerfield hit 5 fours in an attractive innings of 23 but became Kelly's fourth victim when he was bowled and when Danny Slade (12) cut Jennings to Didcote at point, Cheltenham were in the driving seat at 89-7 in the 25th over. But that was as good as it got for Cheltenham as Luke Davis (61*) and Colin Blick (37*) compiled an excellent match-winning partnership of 86 to win the game with more than six overs to spare, with Cheltenham lacking the cutting edge at the end to finish the job.

Michael Klinger

Klinger leads County to win over Essex crickeT: T20 BLAST

MICHAEL Klinger marked his return to Gloucestershire with a career-best 126 not out to lead his side to a 34 run win over Essex Eagles in the Natwest T20 Blast

at Bristol. Three days after stepping off the plane from Australia, the skipper took advantage of three dropped catches and a missed run out to put Essex to the sword in spectacular style.

His knock came off 68 balls and included seven fours and eight sixes – four of which came off the final over of the innings, bowled by Graham Napier, as Glos posted 199-4. In reply, Essex were up

against it after David Payne picked up two wickets in the second over of their innings. And they were undone at the end by a hat trick from spinner Tom Smith who finished with 5-39.

Robins close to Amar Morgan-Smith signing FOOTBALL >> CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE

pearances for Oldham last term, scoring twice. Cheltenham have now passed the 500 season tickets sales mark ahead of the early bird deadline at the end of this month. All Robins fans who renewed their season tickets before 2pm last Friday were entered into a prize draw and the following lucky supporters have all won £100 cash: Sam Draper, Susan Eyre, Alan Shevlin, Ian Partlett, John Jackson, Christopher Carter, Robin Clarke, Ian Williams, Nicole Thomas, Kenneth Raybould. For more information about season tickets, visit ctfc.com. * Scotsman Matt Carson, who became Cheltenham Town's record signing in 1958, has passed away in Australia at the age of 80. Born on October 11, 1934 in Coatbridge, centre forward Carson joined the Robins for £1,250 from Albion Rovers in November 1958. He went on to play for Boston United, leaving Cheltenham in July 1960. He made his Cheltenham debut at Barry Town in a Southern League North Western Zone fixture on November 15, 1958. His final appearance was at home against Gloucester City in the Gloucestershire Senior Challenge Cup final on April 27, 1960. Like many of the Scotsmen who joined the Robins during the 1950s and 60s, Carson began his career in Junior football north of the border and played for Hozier Thistle Amateurs before joining Albion in Scottish League Division Two during March 1956. A 6ft 1in front man,

Carson made seven appearances in the remainder of the season, but established himself the following year with 29 goals in 36 league appearances as Albion finished fifth in the table. He remained at Cliftonhill for the following season, scoring 23 times from 35 starts in a struggling side and it was considered something of a coup when Cheltenham signed the 23year old in November 1958 with a record of 57 goals from 86 appearances for Albion Rovers behind him. Carson was given an immediate run in the team but was unable to settle and Lewin preferred the more mobile Alan Gibbs for the second half of the season. The following season he was again given a series of starts in September and October but failed to convince despite a reasonable return of goals and was placed on transfer list, joining Boston United on trial for a month in February 1960 and returning to the Lincolnshire club at the end of the season. Without a club for a few months during 1960/61, Carson returned to Cheltenham Town and appeared for the reserves before joining Kidderminster Harriers in July 1961. He made a total of 23 appearances for the Robins, scoring 13 goals, later playing for Cheltenham-based club St Marks CA before emigrating to live in Australia.

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JOhnsOn cLOses in On ‘cOup’ OF A signing FOOTBALL

STRIKER Amari MorganSmith will become Cheltenham Town’s fourth new signing of the summer on Friday (29th May). The 26-year-old spent last season at League One Oldham Athletic, where he played under Robins boss Gary Johnson’s son Lee. A 6ft tall, powerful front man, Morgan-Smith started his career at Stockport County before dropping into non-league football with Ilkeston Town. He then switched to Luton Town before spells with Macclesfield Town

and Kidderminster Harriers in what is now the Vanarama National League. He played under former Cheltenham manager Paul Buckle at Luton and appeared alongside left-back Craig Braham-Barrett, who was released by the Robins this summer, during his time at Macclesfield. Johnson described his next addition as a “coup for the club”, having already brought in defender Aaron Downes and midfielders Jack Munns and Kyle Storer since the end of last season. Wolverhampton-born Morgan-Smith made 15 ap-

Former Oldham Athletic striker Amari Morgan-Smith is set to join Cheltenham Town on Friday

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Local trainers target Champion Hunters’ Chase at Stratford hORse RAcing

FRIDAY evening sees the culmination of the Hunter Chase season with a top class card at Stratford featuring four champion hunter chases the pinnacle of which is the 57th running of the Horse and Hound Cup over three and half miles. This Champion Hunters’ Chase has been won by many prolific hunter chasers over the years and this year’s renewal looks no less fascinating with leading National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls likely to run top rated Pacha Du Polder a recent second at Aintree to the best hunter chaser in Europe On The Fringe. Local trainers Nigel Twiston Davies and Jonjo O’Neill also throw their hats into the ring with Major Malarkey and Twirling

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