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It Could Get Dangerous! FROM psycho punk Vyvyan in The Young Ones, through to his collaboration with the late Rik Mayall in Bottom and The Dangerous Brothers, to winner of Celebrity Masterchef, Ade Edmondson is a multitalented actor, writer and musician. This Friday, to the delight of his many fans, Ade is finding time in his busy schedule to open the very first Cheltenham Real Ale Festival. Now an award-winning chef due to winning the crown on Celebrity
MasterChef in 2013, Ade who admits to being a real ale aficionado is here in the town to open the inaugural beer festival at the Town Hall tomorrow Friday 14th August at 12.30. Back in 2013 Ade beat Les Dennis and Janet Street-Porter to the Celebrity MasterChef title after cooking a faultless three-course meal for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace Since entering Celebrity MasterChef, he has lived and breathed the culinary World. When Ade was presented with the challenge of entering Continued on Back Page
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First Great Western to strike... again! FIRST Great Western rail workers are to stage strikes, including over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has said. The RMT said the strike was being held over threats to jobs, services and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Intercity trains. The union said it had not received the assurances it required from FGW. The first Hitachi trains will run on the Great Western main line from 2017 and the East Coast main line from 2018. FGW rail workers held a 48-hour strike earlier this month over the same
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dispute, causing disruption to tens of thousands of commuters. The operator runs train services between London Paddington, south Wales, the Cotswolds, the Thames Valley region and the West of England. Union members, including guards and platform attendants, will walk out for 24 hours on 23 August and for 72 hours from 29 August, while members who work on maintenance will strike on 29 August and 31 August. All of the strikes will begin at 00:01 BST and end at 23:59. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: “Despite strenuous efforts by our negotiators, we have not been able to secure the kind of progress required in the key areas of jobs, services and safety for us to reach an agreement. “As a result we have no option but to put further action on. “The fact remains that if it is good enough for East Coast, using the same trains, to meet the very basic assurances sought by this
Police hunting man POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Reece Walker-Brown, aged 24 years, was on licence from prison when he absconded from a probation premises in Gloucester, where he was staying. He has not been seen since July 25. Walker-Brown had been in prison for aggravated burglary and is thought to be
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trade union then it is good enough for First Great Western as well.” The RMT said it had received a “lack of assurances” over job protection for engineers. The union added it was also concerned the role of guards and platform staff would be diluted by plans for drivers to operate train doors. It also criticised the proposed removal of buffet facilities from trains. The RMT said it had received these assurances over plans to introduce similar trains on the East Coast. The new Hitachi Class 800 Super Express trains are being introduced under the
Intercity Express Programme (IEP) and will eventually replace the Intercity 125. They are capable at running up to 140mph and will first be rolled out on routes between L o n d o n Paddington and Oxford, Bristol and south Wales. An FGW spokesman said the new trains would have more seats and deliver faster and more frequent journeys for passengers. He said: “Our plans mean more train managers on board our trains, not less. “The key issue remains that we want the driver to close the doors, which is fundamental to our ability to run the faster, more frequent services customers should expect from a 21st Century railway.” “This method has been used safely across the UK rail industry for decades.” The spokesman said FGW would hold conversations with the RMT later this week.
involved in drug supply. He is described as a black man, with short dark hair and of muscular build. He has links to both the Bristol and Gloucestershire areas. Members of the public are advised not to approach Walker-Brown if they see him but call us immediately on 999. Alternatively, information can be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Michael McCluskey, 30, from Mill Lane in Birmingham, was stopped by police on the M5 on 30 May, an hour after he had collided with a lorry near Gloucester. At Cheltenham
Magistrates' Court he admitted driving dangerously and failing to stop after an accident. He is due to be sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court next week 21st August.
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Work to prevent sewer flooding gets underway FURTHER work to prevent sewer flooding for residents in Cheltenham is underway. Severn Trent Water is investing an additional £1.5 million in replacing the existing sewers in the Lansdown Terrace Lane area of the town with new, larger pipes. Severn Trent Water’s Paul Dennison, explains: “The sewers in the Lansdown Terrace Lane area haven’t been able to cope during
periods of heavy rainfall, which has resulted in several properties being flooded. It’s a truly horrific experience and we’re going to do all we can to help prevent it happening again. “Our contract partner, NMCNomenca, started the work in Lansdown Parade on Monday 3rd August for four weeks, before moving into Lansdown Crescent in late August until mid-November. During this time Douro Road
will be affected from late September until mid-October. Then we’ll be working in Lansdown Terrace Lane from mid-October until December. We will also need to install larger sewer pipes in Lansdown Green in early September. “We appreciate that this all sounds like a lot of work, but we hope everyone can see that the benefits the new sewers will bring far outweigh any short term disruption.
Unfortunately, because of the nature of the work, there will be some impact on local traffic and we’ll have to close Lansdown Crescent and Lansdown Parade while we put the new sewers in. We’re sorry for any problems this will cause, but we’ll work with the local community to try and make our work as painless as possible for them.” Severn Trent is also working closely with Gloucestershire County
Council and Cheltenham Borough Council to make sure the vital work is carried out with the minimum of fuss. Cllr Chris Coleman, cabinet member for clean and green environment, says: “It’s important Severn Trent continue their work on replacing the sewers in Cheltenham. However, it does mean the entire area of Lansdown Green, excluding the play area, will be out of
landlords face red card and up to £1,000 fine for no tv licence WITH the bulk of the Premier League season kicking off on Saturday 8th August, TV Licensing is reminding pubs and clubs showing live sport in Cheltenham to make sure they are correctly covered by a TV Licence. Any pub, club or sporting venue which shows live television must have a valid TV Licence. Pubs without a valid licence are breaking the law and run the risk of a court prosecution and fine of up to £1,000 per offence plus costs.
Richard Chapman, TV Licensing spokesman for the South West, said: “With around 125 pubs in or within ten miles of Cheltenham, many fans will choose to watch the matches in their local pub, soaking up the atmosphere whilst following all the twist and turns of what is sure to be an exciting campaign. “Its important pubs and clubs are correctly licensed and we know landlords and managers want to stay within
the law, which is why we are issuing this advice ahead of the 2015-16 football season.” Martin Caffrey, Operations Director, Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association, added: “I would like to encourage landlords and licensees, as well as bar and club managers, to make sure they are up to date with their TV Licensing requirements ahead of what promises to be a busy season of footballing action. Showing live sport is a
Dino Brewery DINOSAUR fans headed down to The Brewery recently in their hundreds hoping to catch a glimpse if giant life-like roaming T-Rex. Dinosaur shows were held throughout the day and visitors got the chance to learn all about dinosaur from his keeper. Kids also got the chance to hold and pet snakes, lizards, spiders and chickens as well as see baby dinosaur models, eggs and bones. The event helped raise over £200 for the Guide Dogs Association, which is The
Man arrested in connection with sexual assault A MAN has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault in Cheltenham on Sunday, 2nd August. The 22-year-old Cheltenham man was arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody while inquiries continue. Police are still appealing for witnesses to the attack, which involved two serious sexual assaults in succession on the same
woman in Waitrose car park and Grove Street between 10pm and 12pm. The victim, in her twenties, had been followed by her attacker, who she had met in town earlier in the day. Anyone with information about the case is urged to call 101 straight away and quote incident 528 of 2 August. The victim is currently being offered support.
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Man assaulted in Sandford Park, police seek witnesses POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 55 year old male was assaulted in Sandford Park Cheltenham in the early hours of last Sunday morning. The victim was assaulted sometime between 1 am – 4.50 am after walking through Sandford Park to collect his bicycle near St Luke’s Church. As he walked into the park from Barratts Mill Lane, he was approached and spoken
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use for some time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working closely with Severn Trent and are committed to returning Lansdown Green to the best possible landscape condition so that local people can enjoy the space once the works are complete.” Severn Trent has to date invested around £6 million over the last 12 months to improve the sewers in Cheltenham.
to by a number of males. He remembers nothing more until waking up in Cheltenham General Hospital. He received a lacerated head requiring
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Cheltenham Dad wins £42K at poker THE PokerStars UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) was in Bristol over the weekend. The UKIPT Bristol is one of the premiere events in the UK poker scene and Cheltenham resident, Christopher Brice finished in 2nd place in the tournament’s main event which had 446 entrants, outlasting some of the biggest names in poker including PokerStars PRO Jake Cody. Christopher, 37, a father of two and a Radiology manager has been playing poker socially for the past
15 years but has qualified to high profile tournaments including the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA). The normal buy-in for the tournament is £700 but Christopher gained entry through a PokerStars online qualifier for only £92 and ended up walking away
with £42,300 from the £300,000 prize pool. The UKIPT Bristol was the fourth stop on the tour and took place between the 6th9th August at the Rainbow Casino in Bristol and is now set to hit Edinburgh and Dublin as the last two stops of this season’s tour later in the year.
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Your views wanted on lower high street regeneration CHELTENHAM Borough Council’s townscape team is looking at a number of ways to regenerate the public realm environment of the lower high street. The project aims to work closely with the local community to generate ideas as well as highlight key sites for improvement and development. Drop in sessions are being held this week for members of the public to share their views. The project is being undertaken by the council in partnership with Cheltenham Development Task Force and the Cheltenham West End Partnership. It is intended that this work will not only improve a number of sites now but will also create a
precedent for future development to benefit from. The drop-in sessions are being held on: • Tuesday 11 August 10am - 3pm at Grove Street Resource Centre • Wednesday 12 August 2pm - 6pm at Grove Street Resource Centre • Friday 14 August 11am 6pm at St George’s Square Mat Ayres, graduate landscape architect at Cheltenham Borough Council said: “At this stage of the project we are looking at everything from litter picking, weeding and repainting railings up to redesigning public spaces. We are hoping to get the community as involved as possible to generate a sense
of identity and ownership for the lower high street that responds to the local residents and businesses. “Following the drop-in sessions we will hold an open meeting at the end of September and then we are likely to hold further consultations in November. As we develop ideas and build up community interest and support we will be able to start different projects to improve particular aspects and sites.” If you have comments on this project, or would like to get involved in any way please email the urban design team on: projectfeedback@ cheltenham.gov.uk or call 01242 264328.
CHELTENHAM Borough Council is reminding residents to be on their guard as hoax callers are claiming to be ‘from the council’. Believed to be part of a national scam, callers are ringing people across the county and claiming to be from the local authority or NHS. These calls are not associated in any way with Cheltenham Borough Council. Ruth Jones, senior counter fraud officer from Cheltenham Borough Council said: “In April of
this year we had a few reports of this and, as advised by the police, we reported them to Action Fraud. This week residents have been in touch again saying they have received a phone call from someone claiming to work at the council and asking for personal details.’’ Residents are urged to remain vigilant. Ms Jones continued: “If you feel that a call is suspicious or unexpected, don’t give out any personal details. You can
either choose to terminate the call or agree to phone the caller back using the council’s main switchboard number, 01242 262626. A genuine caller from the council will be more than happy to provide their full name and assist in this process. “We urge anyone who does receive such a suspicious call to report it to Action Fraud.” To report a suspicious call to Action Fraud please visit their website www.action fraud.police.uk/report_fraud or call 0300 123 2040.
Society’s small change could make a big difference in Cheltenham SMALL change donated by membersoftheUK’ssecondlargest buildingsocietyisbeingputupfor grabsina£100,000giveaway–and members of the public in Cheltenham are being asked to help decide how the money shouldbespent. Yorkshire Building Society CharitableFoundationwilllaunch its Small Change Big Difference
WeekonMonday,17August,and colleagues at the Society’s local branch are hoping residents will pay them a visit to nominate charities and good causes in the community to receive a share of thehugedonation. All nominations received by Saturday, 22 August, will then be considered by the Charitable Foundation’s Trustees to receive a
£100 share of the £100,000 giveaway. David Knight, manager at the Cheltenham branch of Chelsea Building Society, which is part of the Yorkshire, said: “We’re really looking forward to taking part in this year’s Small Change Big Difference Week and can’t wait to hand over donations to successful charitieS.”
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Edufun makes a difference in the county THROUGH her work as teacher of modern languages Regina Tipping noticed that children from other cultures including UK children seemed to be neglecting their heritage and international roots in schools, so she founded Edufun. Edufun caters for children and young people of all abilities and backgrounds, created based around article 31 of the UN Convention that, ‘Every child has the right to relax, play and join in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities’ Regina's vision is to bring children and young people of all backgrounds together through engaging in cultural and language activities from around the world, in the hope to encourage acceptance,
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to be taken into consideration for the relocation. Cllr Rowena Hay, cabinet member for healthy lifestyles, says: “Shopmobility offers a valuable lifeline to many of those who use it – helping them to live more fulfilling lives; giving them the ability to use the town centre’s shopping, leisure and cultural facilities; and enabling them to meet socially with friends. We are interested to gain feedback from people using
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O'Shea was arrested at a flat in Cheltenham on Sunday 9th August. She appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court yesterday and was remanded in custody until a later date. Police would like to thank all those who came forward following the appeal.
A CHELTENHAM woman has been arrested and remanded in custody following a wanted appeal. Samantha O’Shea, 30, had failed to appear at court to face two charges of dwelling burglary and charges of theft and possession of drugs. After police issued a wanted appeal last week,
Views wanted on the future of Shopmobility in the town CHELTENHAM’S Shopmobility is moving offices and the council is taking this opportunity to review the service and the way it’s provided, as well as its future location. People using the service are being asked to complete a simple questionnaire answering questions including whether Shopmobility should continue; how it should be run and by whom – the council, a charity, trust or private business; and what needs
Jeffrey's physical appearance meant that he was taken to Cheltenham General Hospital though – and he remains there for treatment to an ongoing condition. He is now due to appear at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday 28 August.
A WANTED Cheltenham man has been arrested Michael Daniel Jeffrey, 30, had previously failed to attend court to face five burglary charges. Officers detained Jeffery at an address in Cheltenham yesterday (Tuesday 11 August) following a public appeal to trace him.
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University launches new digital nature trail STAFF and students at the University of Gloucestershire have developed a new digital nature trail for families to discover and explore bats, bees and much more at The Park campus in Cheltenham. Using electronic devices such as a smart phone or tablet, visitors can access information from QR codes and NFC tags (small microchips which can transfer information to a smartphone) embedded around the site, which is a community nature reserve managed by the University and the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT). The codes link to photos, texts, video and audio links providing information on wildlife at The Park, including commentary from biosciences academics and the University’s ViceChancellor, Stephen Marston. The trail was designed by two Masters Students, Lianne Davies and Rachel Keating working with Dr Richard Rolfe, course leader for BSc degrees in Biology and Animal Biology. Lianne, who is studying MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation, said: “Working on the nature trail was great. It was good to share my own knowledge of wildlife conservation through the information included on the nature trail, and engage the public in learning more about this beautiful site, and what we can all do to help British wildlife.” Dr Rolfe organised the site’s first ever BioBlitz event in June, surveying as many species as possible in 24 hours, in collaboration with GWT and the Cheltenham Science Festival. Information
gathered during the event has informed the construction of the new trail. “It allowed members of the public to work with experts in identifying and recording wildlife on what was a beautiful couple of days in Cheltenham,” he said. “It was lovely to see so many children and families involved with identifying and recording the wildlife. The trail allows the public to explore the range of wildlife on our Park Campus and to learn about how the site is managed for the benefit of wildlife.” The BioBlitz saw the public working alongside staff, county recorders and local wildlife groups including Gloucestershire Amphibian and Reptile Group, Cotswold Fungus Group, Gloucestershire Naturalists Society, and Butterfly Conservation. “We are delighted to see
Grabbed by the ‘goollies’ A WOMAN in her 80s fought off an attacker by "squeezing his testicles", police have said. The woman was walking her dog in Stoke Orchard near Cheltenham when a man appeared shouting "get off my land" and hit her in the mouth. She "immediately grabbed the man by his testicles" and he fell to the ground, Gloucestershire Police said. A spokesman added: "This was an unusual method of self-defence and the attacker got more than he bargained for." The attack, at about 11:30
BST last Monday, leaving the woman with bruising and a small cut, police said. The man is described as white, about 5ft 8in tall, between 25 and 35, with tanned skin and a "young voice". The police spokesman added: "It would have been a terrible experience for a person of any age and we would urge anyone who can help to come forward." "We need any information so please call 101, quoting incident 143 of 4 August." Inquiries to identify the man continue.
the improvements being made to the Park,” said Dr Gareth Parry of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Head of Community Programmes at GWT. “They are not only valuable for wildlife but a great way for students and members of the public to discover and learn about our native plants and animals.”
Chalk to host internship week for Cheltenham students CHELTENHAM'S MP, Alex Chalk, has announced details of his annual internship week for Cheltenham students. During the election campaign, the town's Conservative MP hopeful pledged to build upon his inaugural 'Law and Politics' internship week, held last summer, by organising a follow up programme within his first 100 days in office. The internship, which will take place between August 25-28th 2015 and will give 20 local students the chance to gain an insight into the political world, with public speaking training, writing tips, a tour of local councils and an opportunity to meet high profile politicians all on the agenda. Commenting on the launch of the programme, Mr Chalk said “I'm delighted to be able to offer this opportunity for local students, fulfilling a promise I made in the lead
up to the general election. Last year's internship week was a resounding success, with participants gaining valuable CV points. Some even claim the experience was a decisive factor in
helping them get into their first choice university. I'm glad to be able to offer this opportunity to another 20 Cheltonians.” Interested parties should apply by emailing Mr
Chalk's office on ben@alexchalk.com, along with a copy of their CV and an accompanying note explaining why they want to take part in the internship week.
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Knife held to man's throat in Cheltenham robbery - CCTV appeal POLICE have issued CCTV of a man they want to talk to in connection with a knifepoint robbery in Cheltenham last week. The victim, a 37-year-old Cheltenham man, was approached from behind while he walked along Jessop Avenue at about 11.15pm on Thursday 6 August. The robber produced a knife and placed it against the victim's neck while
demanding he emptied his pockets. The offender eventually made off on foot with the victim's wallet and iPod through the pay and display car park that leads on to St George's Road. The robber is described as a white male, with short hair, wearing a grey hooded jumper and carrying a
skateboard. Officers have released three CCTV images showing a man police would like to speak to walking on his own and in a group of other males. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 501 of 6 August and ask for Sergeant Satchwell (2289) of Cheltenham Local Investigation Team.
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minimum of £20 per person taking part. Dogs are welcome on leads and refreshments will be provided. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Director of Fundraising Kate Green said, “We are really excited to be putting on our first Walk for Wards event in the beautiful surroundings of Cirencester Park. “It is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the countryside whilst raising
money for the hospital ward or department of your choice. With a choice of walks to do, why not get together with family and friends for a Sunday morning walk to support your local hospitals?” To get more details, to register for the walk and to obtain sponsorship forms please contact our fundraising team at: fundraising@glos.nhs.uk call them on 0300 422 4716 or visit: bit.ly/1KAY6PI
THE Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity’s Walk for Wards event takes place on Sunday 11th October 2015 in Cirencester Park. Join them for a family friendly 3k or 10k walk in the beautiful surroundings of Cirencester Park whilst raising money for the ward or department of your choice. The walk is free to enter, they just ask that you raise a
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Editor’s DESk THE first Cheltenham beer festival is upon us and what a ‘stonker’ it promises to be. It’s taken the organisers well over a year to put this together and I hope that the beer and cider fans in Cheltenham and surrounding districts turn out in their droves to support this brilliant event. It says something about the allure of this inaugural festival when the ‘A lister’ Ade Edmondson is turning up to open the show. Ade is a real ale fan himself and lending his persona and support to this event is incredible. Let’s hope it goes with a frothing, fizz of bang for all the visitors and the hardworking CAMRA volunteers over this Friday and Saturday. As well all know we are brilliant in Cheltenham at supporting festivals and will normally turn out for the opening of an envelope. So c’mon let’s give this show a strong boost too. Only a number of weeks ago I was banging on about
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the state of Sandford Park and the proliferation of ‘scrots’ hanging about the area. Nothing was done by either the town council or indeed the Police. And now what do we have happen just last Sunday? A robbery with violence. The poor chap on the end of the attack ended up in A&E. What on earth is wrong with this town’s council? Are they deaf, or just plain blind to what’s going on in this quiet idyll? I last reported on a herd of undesirables hanging around smoking some very suspicious substances within whiffing distance of some young Brownies and now we have this robbery happen. It’s about time the Police started patrolling the park, get it cleaned up and return it to some semblance of order.
Dog crap in Sandford Park is bad enough. You can wipe that off your shoe, but stand up robbery and violence is another matter entirely. At the very least send some ‘hobbie bobbies’ to waddle about the area now and again. What will it take for the town council to do something? A murder? Or perhaps it just needs one of them to be personally affected and we might just see some action. Or how about our new man in Westminster Alex Chalk getting to grips with this issue and make this lovely area of the town safe to walk in again?
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More grot spots THE Public Realm Action Group (Cheltenham Civic Society) present two more photographs taken recently of unattractive views in the town centre. The weed ridden steps leading to the shops in Montpellier Street need some prompt attention of weed killer and brush-up and a desire on the part of the Council and the retailers to maintain a tidy appealing façade. The juxtaposition of the attractively planted containers with the overgrown mess below is misplaced. The Montpellier retailers are keen to boost the ‘footfall’ in this niche
shopping experience and perhaps could do more to keep it tidy. The next example shows one of many similar direction signs in Cheltenham which appear to have never received a clean-up since they were erected. How useless it is to display signage in our
premier shopping street which cannot be read and which reflect a general lack of care on the part of the Highways Authority. What a disappointing image of the town this displays to tourists who wish to find their way around our major road systems.
Olympic Gold Medallist gives advice on clearing AS thousands of students wait nervously for their ALevel results today Thursday 13th August, Olympic Winter Games 2014 Gold Medallist and University of Gloucestershire graduate Lizzy Yarnold believes keeping calm is the key to success. Lizzy came to the University of Gloucestershire through clearing, which offers students around the country the chance to apply for vacant spaces on university courses, and this year staff at the University are already on hand to answer queries on everything from courses to accommodation. Former student and skeleton athlete Lizzy found herself in clearing when she hadn’t achieved the grades she needed to study a joint degree at her first choice university. She remained adamant she wanted to study Geography and Sport and Exercise Science, and so looked for the right degree for her through clearing. “It was essential that I studied something I enjoyed,
and loving both sport and geography I was glad to combine the two into a degree,” she said. “I searched online for universities that did the degree I wanted and the University of Gloucestershire had an informative website so I gave them a call. I spoke to a lecturer who was super helpful and took the time to reassure me about their set up and what the degree with them would look like.” “My advice would be don’t panic.” Lizzy said. “There is time to find the right university especially as you’re the one to make it the one for you. Be efficient in compiling a shortlist of possible universities and a list of what key things you would like from your university and course. Call around and see what fits best, then go for it!” The University is gearing up for results day on Thursday when a team of staff will be taking calls from prospective students from 6am. The University has also set
aside spaces in halls of residence for late applicants. Clearing Visit Days arranged in the days following A Level results day will give potential applicants a chance to explore university facilities and those who accept a place through clearing will be given support to secure accommodation. However, if A level students aren’t convinced they’ll have made their
grades, are unsure about their firm choice or simply want to keep their options open, there’s still time to register with the University of Gloucesteshire’s VIP Clearing service. By simply filling out the form at www.glos.ac.uk/VIPclearing before 5am on results day prospective applicants will receive an email at 6am with details of the University’s courses that have places
available along with a VIP clearing number to help them jump the queue. The University of Gloucestershire’s Clearing Hotline is 03330 432414 and is open as follows:
Pitman Training Cheltenham launch Skills for Work Programme
the lookout for people with practical, work-ready skills who can add value to their business from day one. So if you’ve just left school, college or university and want to work in an office environment our Skills for Work Programme could be the ideal training for you.” commented Kath Daws, Centre Manager, “Trainees will learn a wide range of essential skills which will make them stand out in any office, including great office
IT skills, how to speak the language of business or even accurate computer keyboard skills.” Most businesses use the same software packages and handle the day to day running of their office in much the same way. So that’s why our Skills for Work Programme has been designed to teach young people the basic skills they will need to a level demanded by most employers. “Why not pop along to
one of their Career Open Days during August and find out about their Skills for Work Programme? The Open Days are being held on 15th & 19th August.” commented Kevin Daws, Training Manager “At the Open Days you will be able to discuss how the Programme works with one of our friendly course advisors and see how you can get the work-ready skills to find an office job. You will also be able to try out some of the courses with a
FREE taster session and have any questions answered before you decided to sign up. Once students have completed their Skills for Work Programme they will receive a:
PITMAN Training Cheltenham are launching their Skills for Work Programme this week and it is designed to give young people practical work-ready skills to help them get an office job. “Employers are always on
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8pm • Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August: 9am – 5pm • 17 August onwards: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Additional information is available at www.glos.ac.uk/ clearing. Prospective students can also contact the University on Twitter @uniofglos using the hashtag #chooseGlos or Facebook. Office Award • An Employer reference • Practical Hints and Tips to help you Go Get that Office Job Businesses throughout the UK recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the very highest level. So with your Office Skills Diploma, you’ll have great skills to get a job as a highly valued office assistant. More info on 01242 228080.
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Welcome to the first annual...
On behalf of the organising committee I would like to welcome you to CAMRA's first Cheltenham Real Ale Festival. We hope you have fun and find beers, ciders and perries to suit your taste. In conjunction with the Cheltenham Standard these pages will list around 100 cask beers selected from our local favourites, and from some top craft breweries which are making their mark across the country. We offer many new and rare varieties in a profusion of styles.
The event is organised and staffed by volunteer members of the Campaign for Real Ale who are dedicated to promoting and defending these great drinks. With a local membership of around a thousand and a national membership of over 170,000 we feel we are making progress! This is the first dedicated CAMRA real ale festival to be held in the Town Hall and we are very excited to be involved with such a prestigious venue. Thanks go to all our volunteers, the Hall staff and to the Cheltenham Standard. Enjoy it!
EnTErTAinmEnT TimES Friday 7.00pm - 8.30pm 9.00pm - 22.15pm
Various Quiet Acts The Hot Tubes (Headline Act)
Saturday (Afternoon) 12.30pm - 13.00pm Ukulele 13.15pm - 14.00pm Pastiche 14.30pm - 15.40pm Chameleon Saturday (Evening) 19.00pm - 19.30pm Ukulele 20.00pm - 21.00pm SuperTed 21.30pm - 22.30pm The Roving Crows
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Beer List
For the first Cheltenham CAMRA beer festival we are holding a live text vote to determine Cheltenham's favourite beer of the festival. Each beer carries a number this can be found in the programme and on the barrels at the bar. To vote you simply text BEER and the number (as one word) to the number displayed on the Main Hall stage screen. Texts are at standard rate, and in many cases they will be part of inclusive minutes/texts. Changed your mind? No problem, vote for as many beers as you like; however only your last three votes will count. The live screen in at the front of the festival will show the leader board. The final result will be the leader when the festival closes on Saturday. Please note, we cannot accept votes for ciders.
Vote ID
Beer
Brewery
Town
Colour
Style
ABV
Notes
BEER1
Deception
Abbeydale
Sheffield
Straw
Bitter
4.1
BEER2
Moonshine
Abbeydale
Sheffield
Straw
Bitter
4.3
BEER3
Bad Day at The Office
Alchemy
Livingston
Pale
Bitter
4.5
BEER4
Citra Burst IPA
Alchemy
Livingston
Pale
IPA
5.4
BEER5 BEER6
Motueka Yakima Valley
Arbor Ales Arbor Ales
Bristol Bristol
Golden Pale
Single Hop IPA
6.7 7
BEER7 BEER8 BEER9
Gin House Natural Selection Burnout
Battledown Battledown Brass Castle
Cheltenham Cheltenham Malton
Golden Golden Black
? 4 Bitter 4.2 Smoked Porter 5.8
BEER10
Tail Gunner
Brass Castle
Malton
Amber
Rye
4
BEER11 BEER12 BEER13
Independence Seven Aurora
Bristol Beer Factory Bristol Beer Factory Burning Sky
Bristol Bristol Lewes
Pale Amber Golden
APA Bitter APA
4.6 4.3 5.6
BEER14
Plateau
Burning Sky
Lewes
Golden
APA
3.5
BEER15
Dark Age
Celt Experience
Pwllypant
Ruby
Mild
4
BEER16
La Tene
Celt Experience
Pwllypant
Golden
Bitter
3
BEER17
Pliny the Elderflower
Cirencester
Golden
Elderflower
3.8
BEER18 BEER19 BEER20
Best in Show Cafe Hogget Happy Chappy
Cheltenham Cheltenham Cromarty
Amber Ruby Golden
Bitter Bitter APA
4.2 5 4.1
BEER21
Hit The Lip
Cromarty
Golden
Bitter
3.8
BEER22 BEER23
Brewers Gold Espresso Stout
BEER24 BEER25
Hylder Blonde Bristol Blonde
Dark Star Partridge Green Dawkins Bristol
Straw Pale
Elderflower Bitter
4.2 3.8
BEER26
Citra
Dawkins
Bristol
Copper
Single Hop
4.5
BEER27 BEER28 BEER29
Choc Orange Delight Baronet Honey Ale
Downton Dukeries Fat Cat
Downton Worksop Norwich
Ruby Copper Golden
Old Ale Bitter Honey
5.8 3.9 4.3
BEER30
Marmalade Cat
Fat Cat
Norwich
Amber
Bitter
5.5
BEER31 BEER32
Craft Galaxy Gloucester Gloucester Saison - The Cheltenham Scoop Gloucester Gloucester
Pale ?
Single Hop Saison
5.2 4.5
BEER33 BEER34
Navigator Shankar IPA
Great Heck Great Heck
Goole Goole
Copper Golden
Bitter IPA
3.9 5.9
BEER35
IPA
Gyle 59
Thorncoombe Pale
IPA
5.3
BEER36
Starstruck Porter
Gyle 59
Thorncoombe Brown
Porter
6.6
BEER37 BEER38 BEER39
Light Ale Pale Ale No. 5 Brodie's Prime
Harbour Harbour Hawkshead
Kirland Kirland Staveley
Blonde Golden Ruby
Bitter IPA Stout
3.7 6 4.9
BEER40 BEER41 BEER42 BEER43
Lakeland Lager Forest Falcon Summit Black Country Mild
Hawkshead Hillside Hillside Holden's
Staveley Longhope Longhope Dudley
Golden Golden Ruby Brown
Lager Single Hop ESB Mild
5 4.6 4.9 3.7
BEER44
Summer Lightning
Hop Back
Salisbury
Golden
Bitter
5
BEER45 BEER46 BEER47 BEER48 BEER49 BEER50
The Invader Baby Mosaic Topaz Black Pear Chocolate Marble Lagonda IPA
Ilkley Mallinsons Mallinsons Malvern Hills Marble Marble
Ilkley Huddersfield Huddersfield Malvern Manchester Manchester
Pale Golden Golden Golden Ruby Pale
Rye Pale Single Hop Single Hop Bitter Porter IPA
4 3.7 4.3 4.4 5.5 5
BEER51 BEER52
Radiance So' Hop
Moor Moor
Bristol Bristol
Golden Golden
Bitter Bitter
5 4.1
BEER53 BEER54 BEER55 BEER56
Radgie Gadgie Workie Ticket Low Light Session Black
Mordue North Shields Mordue North Shields New Bristol Brewery Bristol Northern Monk Holbeck
Amber Copper Pale Black
ESB Bitter APA Black IPA
4.8 4.5 5.6 4.4
BEER57 BEER58 BEER59
True North Citra Kraken's Ink
Northern Monk Holbeck Golden Oakham Peterborough Pale Oakham Peterborough Black
Bitter 3.7 Modern High 4.2 Modern Low 6.8
BEER60
Dark Island
Orkney
Stromness
Brown
Old Ale
4.6
BEER61
Red MacGreggor
Orkney
Stromness
Copper
Bitter
4
BEER62 BEER63 BEER64 BEER65 BEER66
O9 Blonde Oxymoron Wobbly Bob Chequered Flag Super 6 No.3
Otley Otley Phoenix Prescott Prescott
Pontypridd Pontypridd Heywood Cheltenham Cheltenham
Golden Black Brown Golden Golden
Wheat Black IPA Old Ale Bitter Wheat
4.8 5.5 6 4.1 5
Deception is a very pale blonde ale made with Nelson Sauvin hops. Aromas of elderflowers and gooseberry excite the nose while lots of citrus flavours rush through to the palate, especially grapefruit. There is a wine like quality to this ale, which laces well to the glass and has a light foamy head. A pale malt carrying choicest west coast American hops to create a beautifully balanced pale ale. The aroma is fragrant, fruity. The flavours are mellow with hints of bubblegum and refreshing grapefruit. This is consistently Abbeydale Brewery's biggest selling beer. An accolade to a long and frustrating day. With a generous amount of hops and a low ABV, what better way to put a smile back on your face? A light golden ale with a heavy hop bitterness and flavoured with a strong fruit and citrus aroma. Does exactly what it says on the... well pump clip. An easy drinking favourite among many, Citra Burst is a light golden India pale ale with resinous pine and citrus flavours and light aroma of citrus zest. Just one variety of hop in this pale golden ale. Expect a tropical citrus twist, with hints of lemon and lime. Arbor pushed their brewery right to the limit to create this one. They selected half a dozen American hops, grown in the Yakima Valley, Washington State, and added bucket loads of each. With twice the hop rate of most of their other beers, it really is very hoppy indeed. Golden speciality beer, brewed with Gin botanicals in the place of hops. Rich golden ale, complex and satisfying, the malts evident but giving way to the triple hop addition to give a spicy and slightly citrus finish. An award-winning smoked porter. A deliciously complex dark ale with sweet roasted notes alongside coffee and liquorice. Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) 2015 Supreme Champion Cask Beer of Britain. A dry-hopped rye session ale with a reddish hue. Brewed originally for the Jubilee celebrations and called 'Q-Queenie' to revive the name of a Halifax bomber that flew from RAF Pocklington. The new name honours Sgt Lincoln Orville Lynch DFM, a Jamaican air gunner who served with 102 Sqn. A Heavily Hopped American Pale Ale. Amarillo, Cascade & Centennial hops give beautiful aromas of tropical fruits and pine resins. Toffee malt flavours balanced with smooth hop bitterness and aroma. Pale, Crystal and Wheat malt, with English Challenger bittering hops and Fuggles aroma addition. Premium strength pale ale 'Aurora' has a satisfying blend of malts to provide a juicy backbone and a pale amber colour. An expansive blend of US hops give a resinous mouthfeel - big citrus & tropical fruit flavours, which are prominent, yet well balanced. Pale gold in colour, with a crisp malt edge and sharp bitterness. Plateau has been hopped at different stages of the brew , with a big mix of US & NZ hops to satisfy the discerning drinker. Full in flavour, zesty, refreshing & low in alcohol, this beer will have you returning to the bar for another. A delicious full bodied Welsh dark beer. The beer has a special blend of coffee and chocolate flavours, which are balanced with a smooth aroma with subtle notes of caramel and dark fruit, leading to a bitter finish. This beers name comes from the Dark age. Folklore has highlighted many stories of Celtic warriors and kings that waged successful battles against the intruding Anglo-Saxons. None more than King Arthur, who legend has it, fought in 12 battles in the late 5th and early 6th century. Great balance of spice with dry-hopped pineapple aromas Grounds where belief and spirit were born. An Iron Age culture named after the archaeological site of La Tene on the north side of Lake Neuchatel in Switzerland. A refreshing pale ale for the spring and summer, with Citra hops and a delicate dose of elderflowers. Winner, Drinks Product of the Year 2014, Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards; 'Beer of the Festival', Gloucester CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival 2014; and 'Beer of the Festival' Rugby CAMRA Midsummer Beer & Cider Festival 2014. A walk along an English hedgerow in Autumn. Plenty of blackberry fruit with a hint of honey. Ruby coloured malt driven best bitter infused with Coffee Liqueur. New Wave Pale Ale made with the crisp citrus hops from the USA and fresh tropical hops of NZ. At a modest 4.1% this beer is perfect for a session. So go on, grab a pint and become a Happy Chappy! A summer session beer packed with juicy hoppy flavours of peach and pine. Let this nectar hit you in the lips and you'll be lying back in fruity hoppy heaven! Awesome with a chippy by the sea. (Sorry Cheltenham) Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival 2005 AND 2006, this is a pale, refreshing and hoppy beer with gorgeous aromas of tropical fruits. A black beer brewed with roasted barley malt and challenger hops. Then freshly ground Arabica coffee beans, blended especially for Dark Star, are added to the copper for a few minutes after the boil to provide a rich and complementary coffee aroma. A delicate and lightly hopped beer with the fresh fruitiness of South Down's elderflowers which are added after the boil to preserve their delicate aroma. Citrus aroma full of fresh lemons and spicy zest. The mouth is filled with vanilla malt and left with a long and satisfying bitter finish. An easy-drinking 'session beer' with a character, refreshing at any time of year. Made with fragrant American hops. Distinctively grapefruit in aroma; deliciously enticing. Rich, tropical fruit flavours and incredibly refreshing. For all lovers of New World hop beers. A speciality old ale that speaks for itself. Pronounced chocolate flavours and a pleasant orange addition combine perfectly in this delightfully different offering Hand crafted traditional Chestnut Bitter with good hops on the nose and bags of fruity flavours going on with a dry bitter finish. A golden coloured ale, combining the full flavour of English pale and crystal malts with Norfolk honey, giving a sweetish, yet full-flavoured ale. The spicy notes of Atlas hops combine well with the honey to give a smooth finish, with a notable, hoppy bite. A classic mid-brown coloured strong bitter, with a markedly bitter finish from the generous use of Styrian hops. Flavoursome English pale malt adds balance and a smooth finish, which lasts and lasts. Full-bodied, yet with an ease of drinking which belies its strength. Galaxy is a strong, pale, hoppy beer flavoured with Australian galaxy hops, naturally! Expect citrus fruit flavours characteristic of pacific and antipodean hops. A beer specifically brewed for the Cheltenham Real Ale Festival. Brewed with Pale malt and Wheat malt with some Munich malt for light biscuit notes. Czech Saaz deliver a floral spiciness which will complement the Saison yeast peppery notes. This beer is unfined so may appear cloudy and may be unsuitable for individuals sensitive to yeast. Traditional mahogany coloured session bitter with subtle yet exotic hop aromas. Pale IPA with good bitterness using lots of American Columbus, Chinook, Cascade and Citra for flavour and aroma and dry hopped during fermentation with Columbus, Willamette and Cascade. A bold, hoppy beer. This beer is an India Pale Ale with a long bitter finish. Made with only Maris Otter malt, the strong grapefruit, orange and floral notes from Cascade, Amarillo and Chinook to shine through. This is the brewery's standard porter but enhanced with a subtle addition of star anise. This addition gives the rich and fruity porter an extra complexity with a gentle hint of liquorice. Clean and hoppy, with tropical fruit notes. American inspired Pale Ale with massive citrus and tropical fruit notes, moderate malt body, and robust yet balanced bitterness. A rich, complex, ale. English Maris Otter malted barley, dark malts and a medley of English and American hops produce aromas of dark chocolate, treacle sweet flavours, roasted bitterness, a surprising fruitiness and a long dry finish. A crisp refreshing premium beer, brewed with lager malt, wheat, European hops, soft Lakeland water and ale yeast, top fermented for maximum flavour. A 4.6% golden ale using a new experimental English hop grown in Herefordshire Rich malty flavours, deep caramel notes, and a hint of toffee and chocolate to round off this bold ruby ale. A bold chestnut-red mild with nutty biscuit notes with a delicious hint of chocolate. Brewed using amber malt, caramalt, black malt and choicest Fuggles it is an easy drinking traditional black country mild. A trendsetter in the brewing industry; the original Summer ale brewed all year round. An extremely pleasant bitter, straw coloured beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma. This, coupled with an intense bitterness, leads to an excellent long, dry finish. Crisp, peppery and light rye pale ale, based on the brewery's previous 'Bike Rye'd' recipe. Single hopped beer brewed only using Mosaic hops from the USA. Described as "Pale blonde with a spicy fresh nose, a bitter sharp grapefruit flavour, and a bitter A single hopped beer, brewed on using Topaz hops from Australia. A premium beer, golden in colour with a combination of hops giving a pleasant bitter finish. Brewed with an emphasis on chocolate malts, this unclassifiable beer straddles milds to porters, tasting of coffee, cocoa and liquorice with a quenching bitter finish. An India pale ale with a golden malt base complimenting a quadruple addition of hops. All of which precede a floral and bitter finish. A proud contemporary classic, just like its namesake the 1927 Lagonda. Vegetarian beer. Radiating a beautiful golden hue, the fresh herbal aroma invites you in and insists that you stay. Ultra-pale, ultra hoppy, ultra modern golden ale showcasing Southern Hemisphere hops to impart a pronounced floral and tropical quality to the beer, with honey and elderflower in the nose. A strong, easy drinking northern ale, with balanced hops, fruit and malt and a long, lingering finish. Champion Strong Bitter of Britain award 1998. A tasty, complex beer with malt and hops throughout and a long, satisfying bitter finish. Well worthy of the title 'Champion Beer of Britain' award 1997. A new beer from a new Bristol Brewery. Northern Star Mocha Porter takes this to another level, as we blend in ground coffee beans to the brew, full of bitterness and hazelnut hints, along with rich dark chocolate and lactose sugar to balance this full bodied dark ale. Crisp bitterness over a full, golden body provided by malted barley. A blend of British and American hop varieties gives a quenching pine & orange character. A light refreshing beer with pungent grapefruit, lychee and gooseberry aromas leading to a dry, bitter finish. A complex mixture of roast coffee and chocolate malt flavours, infused with hoppy fruitiness fading to dried fruit before a lasting dry finish. With a rich heady aroma of American hops and dark malts. These firkins have been aging since the spring and are the only two casks existing today. On the nose, this dark beer offers bitter chocolate, figs, toffee and hints of fruit. On the palate, this resolves into beautiful, silky-smooth, coffee-and-chocolate flavours, followed by figs, dates and dried fruits, with a very appealing, lingering after-taste of fruits and hop bitterness. On the nose, this ruby-red beer is delicate, floral and fruity, with notes of violets, cherries, toffee and caramel. On the palate, the fruits combine with a juicy malt character and hints of toasted malt, with a biscuit malt and spicy hop finish. A clear wheat beer spiced with roasted orange peels, coriander and cloves. Good hop aromas with a subtle bitterness. Black IPA style bitter. Rich, dark chocolate flavours and a lasting bitter aftertaste. German Carafa malt and 5 different hops. Dry hopped. Malt & hop Aroma. Bitter & hoppy finish. Generously hopped using Cascade and Willamette this ale will leave you wanting more. Malt flavours come from a skilful blend of Pale and Crystal malts. The 3rd in the range from Prescott's Craft Range - Super 6.
Corinium Cotswold Lion Cotswold Lion Cromarty Cromarty
Crouch Vale S Woodham Ferrers Golden Dark Star Partridge Green Black
Bitter 4.6 Coffee Stout 4.2
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Town
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Vote ID
Beer
Brewery
Colour
Style
ABV
Notes
BEER67 BEER68 BEER69
Pure Gold Pure Ubu Pitchfork
Purity Great Alne Purity Great Alne RCH Weston Super Mare
Golden Amber Copper
Trad Low Tradl Low Bitter
3.8 4.5 4.3
BEER70 BEER71 BEER72 BEER73 BEER74 BEER75 BEER76
Directionless Feckless Goldie Locks Peaky Blinder Blackberry Cascade Raspberry Blonde Lavender Hill
Red Willow Red Willow Saddlers Saddlers Saltaire Saltaire Sambrooks
Macclesfield Macclesfield Stourbridge Stourbridge Shipley Shipley London
Golden Copper Golden Black Golden Blonde Golden
Bitter Bitter Bitter Black IPA Fruit Fruit Speciality
4.2 4.1 4.3 4.6 4.8 4 4.5
BEER77
Wandle
Sambrooks
London
Copper
Bitter
3.8
BEER78 BEER79
Dinner for Seven Undercurrent
Siren Siren
Pale Pale
Vienna Pale Ale APA
4.1 4.5
BEER80
Oregon Pale
Summer Wine Holmfirth
Pale
Bitter
5.5
BEER81 BEER82
Zenith Kipling
Summer Wine Holmfirth Thornbridge Bakewell
Straw Blonde
Bitter APA
4 5.2
BEER83 BEER84
Otters Tears Cleric's Cure
Thornbridge Bakewell Pale Three Tuns Bishops Castle Golden
IPA ESB
6 5
BEER85 BEER86
XXX Billabong
Three Tuns Tiny Rebel
Bishops Castle Pale Newport Pale
Bitter APA
4.3 4.6
BEER87
Cereal Killer
Tiny Rebel
Newport
Golden
Session IPA
3
BEER88
Laurie Lee
Uley
Uley
Copper
Bitter
4.5
BEER89 BEER90 BEER91 BEER92 BEER93 BEER94
Old Spot Double Decadence Maggs' Magnificent Mild Cotswold Way Falling Star Bibble
Uley Uley West BerkshireThatcham West BerkshireThatcham Wickwar Wickwar Wickwar Wickwar Wild Beer Evercreech
Ruby Golden Ruby Copper Copper Amber
Old Ale Bitter Mild Bitter Bitter Session IPA
5 4.5 3.8 4.2 4.2 4.2
BEER95
Fresh
Wild Beer
Evercreech
Golden
APA
5.5
BEER96 BEER97
XT14 Saison Panther
XT XT Animal
Long Crendon Golden Long Crendon Black
Saison Black IPA
4.5 3.2
A Refreshing and easy drinking golden ale with a dry and bitter finish. (pronounced 'OO-BOO') Named after a faithful canine friend of the brewery. Full flavoured beer with a sweeter finish. The name comes from the Pitchfork rebellion of 1685 the last battle to be fought on English soil of the Civil War. A golden bitter with floral citric hop aroma. It has a hoppy predominate taste which is slightly sweet and fruity and leaves you wanting more. A balanced and easy drinking session ale, warm amber in colour, made with Amarillo and Centennial hops providing a subtle candied orange fruitiness. A classic best bitter, rich toffee and malt balanced with the subtle flavours of challenger, first gold and target hops. Beautiful sweet golden ale. Not too sweet not to sour, it's just right, finished with a soft bitter twang and a powerful hoppy aroma. Brewed with Five different malts and five different hop varieties. Dark and delicious yet refreshing and hoppy. American style pale ale with the floral aromas and strong bitterness of Cascade and Centennial hops, infused with a hint of blackberries. Refreshingly blonde ale delicately infused with raspberry flavours. Lavender Hill is a beer inspired by the local lavender fields which grew in Battersea. Lavender Honey is used to brew with a selection of British and French hops to create this delightful honey beer. Named after the Thames tributary, flowing by the brewery. English Fuggles, Goldings and Bodicea hops are used to produce a easy drinking bitter with lovely sweet malt and fruity notes on the aroma and taste. A new beer that is number 7 in the Siren's 'dinner for range'. A Vienna Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic, Crystal, Hallertauer Mittelfruh and Sorachi Ace Hops. Undercurrent is part pale, part oats and part caramel barley. Her swirls of bold, bready and nutty malt whirl into a concoction of spicy, citrus, floral hops. Mystery lurks in those cascade and palisade hops. Her silky, creamy body will pull you under. Oregon West Coast Pale Ale is brewed with lashings of American cascade hops to provide flavours of grapefruit, sherbet and floral citrus notes with hints of spice. This is then balanced by the robust English malt leaving more of a mouth feel and sweetness. Packed with zingy Centennial hops which give a citrus bite and flavours of lime all set against a pale malt backdrop. Golden blonde beer with an exquisite passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aroma. An initial sweetness and full body are balanced by a lasting grapefruit-like bitter finish. A beautifully flavoured, well hopped pale ale brewed with the team from Indy Man Beer Con. A light-tan beer presenting medium malty sweetness with powerful, spicy, floral bitterness and hop character designed to recreate the iconic style of India Pale Ales of the 19th Century. A pale-straw-coloured, premium bitter with simple, light malty sweetness, delicate with light bitterness of floral, earthy character. Australian style pale ale with Mango and spicy aroma from this single-hopped Tasmanian beer. Tropical fruits dominate the taste with moderate bitterness and sweetness that balance with the Munich malt flavours. Drinkability & balance is key whilst still maintaining a full hoppy & malty profile. This beer is light, hoppy, and retains its malty balance through careful brewing techniques with heaps of rolled oats. With a trio of hops, including the super floral Mosaic for that juicy hit, this is what refreshment is all about! A full-flavoured, hoppy bitter with some fruitiness and a smooth, long, balanced finish. Distinctly copper coloured. Named after the famous local (Slad, Stroud Valley) author of 'Cider with Rosie'. A distinctive full-bodied, red/brown ale with a fruity aroma, a malty, fruity taste, with a hoppy bitterness, and a strong, balanced aftertaste. Here comes Summer! Embrace the sun with our 20th Anniversary Celebratory beer, Double Decadence (4.5% ABV), a lavish, double-hopped golden ale. Multi-Award winning traditional dark mild. Full of roast malt flavours coupled with a smooth mouth feel and gentle sweetness. A balanced chestnut ale with a terrific hoppy finish. A new beer from Wickwar Brewing. Brewed with Vienna Malt and Oats, an unusual mouth filling malt base. Hopped with beautiful Mosaic hops, renowned for their tropical fruit beauty, helped along with some nice orangey Amarillo hops both at the end of the boil and in the dry hop. It is unfined, so naturally hazy. A moreish bitterness is complimented by tropical fruit tastiness. Created with a passion for flavour and a lust for hops - this is a frisky, fragrant pale ale. Whilst consistency is (rightly) the benchmark of most beers. Wild Beer have gone Wild and thrown away the rulebook on this one. A Golden Pale Ale - brewed with a semi wild Belgian Saison Yeast. A zesty fruity refreshing ale with a natural haze. A deep black IPA full of dark malts matched with the punch of Summit and Admiral Hops, earthy spices and orange flavours on liquorice roastyness.
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Cider List Vote ID
Name
Producer
Town
Style
ABV
Notes
CIDER1 CIDER2 CIDER3
Crackin' Rosie Lily the Pink Crimson King
Abrahalls Abrahalls Barbourne
Bishops Frome Bishops Frome Worcester
Perry Cider Cider
4.5 4.5 6
CIDER4 CIDER5 CIDER6 CIDER7 CIDER8 CIDER9 CIDER10
Butcher's Boy Lush Yarlington Mill Dog Dancer Farmhouse Pyder Kingstone Black Hazy Daisy
Circle Cider Swindon Gert Gloucester Gwatkin Abbey Dore Gwynt y Draig Pontypridd Gwynt y Draig Pontypridd Hecks Street Hogan's Alcester
Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider
7 4.9 7.5 6.5 6 6.5 3.9
CIDER11 CIDER12 CIDER13 CIDER14 CIDER15
Bee Sting Perry Lilley's Frome Mango Lilley's Frome Pear Light Perry Mr Whitehead Alton Badgers Spit Naish's Glastonbury Dorothy's Orchard Draft Once upon a tree Ledbury
Perry Cider Perry Cider Cider
7.5 4 3.8 7.5 7
CIDER16 CIDER17
Maverick Medium
Orchard Pig Glastonbury Ragged Stone Malvern Hills
Cider Cider
4.7 4.8
CIDER18
Farmhouse
Rich's
Cider
6
CIDER19
Dry (Whisky)
Ross on Wye Ross on Wye
Cider
6.5
CIDER20
Medium Dry
Ross on Wye Ross on Wye
Cider
6.5
CIDER21
Perry
Ross on Wye Ross on Wye
Perry
5.5
CIDER22 CIDER23 CIDER24 CIDER25 CIDER26 CIDER27 CIDER28 CIDER29 CIDER30
Bumble Berry Fanny's Bramble Dabinett Apple Slayer Tumbledown Medium Traditional Whisky Cask Dry Medium
Sandford Credtion Sandford Credtion Severn Newnham Cornish Cider Co Truro Snail's Bank Hereford Thistly Cross Dunbar Thistly Cross Dunbar Wilces Ledbury Wilces Ledbury
Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider Cider
4 4 6.4 5.7 5.2 4.4 6.9 6 6
A fine medium perry with a delicate smooth flavour and a natural pale colour. A medium fruity cider, gorgeous pink colour, made from 100% cider apples on our Herefordshire farm, intense fruity aroma, very drinkable!!! Crimson King is a traditional medium dry cloudy cider made from bittersweet cider apples that were picked and pressed in Worcestershire. It has a lovely soft tannin finish and is medium to dry on the palate. Apples gathered from a variety of sources many are from forgotten and abandoned orchards often bringing them back in to life. A medium, still cider. Champion Cider of Britain in the CAMRA Cider Awards 2009. A traditional cloudy cider, with a rich rosy colour this slightly sparkling cider is full of flavour. An out of the ordinary blend of apple and pear juice fermented and matured in wood. Contains sulphites. Delicious single variety Kingston Black from Hecks. Slightly cloudy in appearance, this cider has an abundance of apple fruit aromas and flavours with a hint of citrus and berry, delicately balanced alongside apple sweetness. Sweet but incredibly refreshing with a glorious fresh tasting pear flavour and a wonderful pear aroma. Mango cider, an aromatic sweet cider expertly blended with exotic mango to create a mouth watering tropical flavour. Lightly sparkled. Angus Whitehead has been making the most of the fruits of his garden. Guided by recipes handed down through generations. A medium sweet, cloudy pear cider. A very clear and golden cider made at Piltown Farm, West Pennard - near the Glastonbury Festival site. A dry, crisp and refreshing cider made with a blend of dessert apples handpicked from Dorothy's Orchard. This orchard comprises over 30 different dessert varieties, some heritage, and some modern, and have resulted in a very fruit driven style, with low tannin, but good body. A delicious Ginger and Chilli cider for the more adventurous - real West Country apples partnered with a taste of the exotic. The pre Cambrian rock on Ragged Stone Hill is the oldest geological strata in Great Britain. The soil is perfect for pears and apples and the spring water on the estate comes directly from the Malvern Hills. A medium, still cider made from a blend of apple varieties. Rich's Traditional draught ciders are made with Somerset Bittersweet/Bitter sharp apples, then matured in Oak Vats giving it a well balanced, Cloudy Cider with a fresh apple aroma. This cider is made from pure apple juice, pressed on the farm, mainly from our own fruit. Occasionally some different varieties of apples, from local farms, are used to create a greater range of both single varieties and blends. This cider is made from pure apple juice, pressed on the farm, mainly from our own fruit. Occasionally some different varieties of apples, from local farms, are used to create a greater range of both single varieties and blends. This perry is made from pure pear juice, pressed on the farm, mainly from our own fruit. Occasionally some different varieties of pears, from local farms, are used to create a greater range of both single varieties and blends. Apples, Strawberries, Blackcurrants, Raspberries and Blackberries - marvellous fruit cider. Still purple cider. A marriage made in a Devon lane. Blackberries and cider, a fruity joyous light and easy cider. Made from Dabinett apples which have an abundance of rich, sweet aromas giving the cider a full bodied taste making it perfect for a medium cider. Champagne yeast is added to fresh cold-pressed apples and the magical mix is then left to ferment for two to three months. Dabinett and Michelin apples are blended here to present a very interesting Medium Cider. Satisfying Session Cider with a smooth flavour. Matured in ex-Glen Moray (previously Glenglassaugh Distillery) whisky casks this is a dry & subtle cider. Dry cider from 100% Herefordshire cider apples. Medium cider from 100% Herefordshire cider apples.
Watchfield Highbridge
The Beer Token Photo Competition Results Earlier this year we held a photo competition. People were asked to take a photo of something in Cheltenham that made them proud to be from Cheltenham. The four winners can be found on the back of the festival token sheets. Cheltenham CAMRA would like to thank all entries and well done to the four winners: • Alison Morgan (Neptune's Fountain) • Dave Cooper (Pitville boating lake) • Kevin Luby (Sandford Park Fountain) • Nick Hall (Postcard image containing shots from the Cricket Festival, phone boxes and Pump Rooms) A Big Thank You to Sponsors and Volunteers On behalf of Cheltenham CAMRA we would like to give a
big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors. By generously giving your time, or lending financial support, you will ensure the success of our first Beer Festival. We hope that, whatever your role, you enjoy the experience, make new friends, have fun and enjoy some great beers – knowing that you are playing a major part in the success of the event. A special thank you to the Gold Sponsors of the festival Purity Brewing Company. Also thanks to sponsors The Beehive Montpellier, Wickwar Brewing Company, Favourite Beers, Dawkins Brewery, Cotswold Lion Brewery, Sandford Park Ale House and the Cheltenham Standard.
Information on Festival Charity: British Heart Foundation This is the nation's heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer and they are leading the fight against it. Their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. We have chosen this charity in memory of one of our hard working CAMRA members, Trevor Carter, who died suddenly a few months ago at the age of 51. Any unused beer vouchers will be cashed in and given to the charity. All other donations welcomed!
How to get involved with Cheltenham CAMRA We hope you are having a wonderful day today! If you are having fun, and live locally, then why not join our branch as an active member. We do trips (midweek and weekend) to other towns and cities to visit some great pubs, we have monthly local socials and help other branches with their beer festivals. We also have vacancies on the committee. Why not ask for more information at the CAMRA stand, or just come along to one of our meetings? You can also check out our Facebook page and website. If you're not a CAMRA member and wish to join, please come to the CAMRA stand.
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Town Hall Festival Floor Plan
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
STAGE
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
CAMRA & VOUCHERS
BAR 3
CIDER/ PERRY BAR
PILLAR ROOM
TOMBOLA
FIRE EXIT
SHELTER
OUTSIDE DRINKING AREA
BAR 2 OUT
BOOKING OFFICE
GENTS TOILET
IN
MAIN ENTRANCE
Bars
The main hall contains Bar 1 and 2. Beers are listed alphabetically by brewery. Bar 3, in the Drawing Room, stocks the final listed beers and is also the location for the cider and perry bar.
Food & drink
Hot and cold food, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available in the
FOOD BAR FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
LADIES TOILET
TOWN HALL BAR
STAGE
BAR 1
ADMISSIONS UP MAIN STAIRS
Town Hall restaurant. Only food and drink purchased in the restaurant may be consumed in this room. The Pillar Room bar will be open for the sale of wines, spirits and soft drinks.
unused tokens may be donated to the festival charity, or refunded.
Beer Tokens
FesTival Glasses
These may be purchased on entry and also from the CAMRA stand in the Main Hall. At the same stand,
enTerTainmenT
All entertainment will take place in the Pillar Room. If you do not wish to keep your glass, you can hand it in at the CAMRA stand for a £1 refund. If you wish to
retain the glass, plastic bags are available at the exit for safe transport home. For safety reasons, please do not leave the venue without securing your glass.
smokinG, ouTdoor area
A smoking and outside drinking area can be accessed through the Drawing Room. This is the only area where smoking is permitted.
INVESTING IN
CHELTENHAM We’ve spent £5 million on new sewer pipes to help reduce WKH ULVN RI VHZHU ÀRRGLQJ LQ Cheltenham - now we need your help to look after them! We deal with 25,000 sewer blockages a year in our region - three out of four are caused by fat, oil and grease and other nonflushable items such as wipes, sanitary products and nappies.
Let’s work together to keep the drains clean! For more information on how you can help go to stwater.co.uk/cleandrains
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Cheltenham animal show cancelled
Holiday Brownies spaces for more girls aged 7-10 FOLLOWING on from their success of the last two years, Gloucestershire Holiday Brownies are having another actionpacked summer. The group was set up in 2013 to offer Brownie activities to girls aged 7-10 years who are on waiting lists to join Brownies due to a need for more volunteers. The girls will enjoy three days at the organisation’s campsite in Cowley near Cheltenham. They will become Brownies by making their promise along with activities such as photography, archery, French knitting, a lowropes course, crafts, games, learning about healthy eating, knots and lots more! Cerys Nicholas, aged 9 from Christ Church, Cheltenham became a Holiday Brownie 2 years ago. She says: “I wanted to go to Brownies but there was a big waiting list, so I
thought I would try Holiday Brownies to see if I enjoyed it and also to see what Brownies was all about. I was excited but also nervous as I didn’t know anybody or what to expect. I was so glad that I went as I made lots of new friends and loved the activities. I would definitely recommend Holiday Brownies to other girls! It gives you a chance to make new friends, have fun, learn new skills and do new activities. So far I have earned lots and lots of badges.” There are still places available for girls ages 7-10 on the second Holiday Brownies programme of the summer on 17-19th August. To find out more about volunteering or if your daughter would like to join, please contact GGGlosHB@yahoo.co.uk. For further information about Girlguiding, call 0800 1 69 59 01 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk.
A children's event featuring animals has been called off after organisers were "bombarded" with animal rights activists' complaints. The "tropical petting zoo" event was due to have been held at The Brewery leisure complex on 20 August. Campaigners posted messages on social media calling for it to be cancelled, because the firm's owner had been prosecuted for animal cruelty in 2013. The Brewery said it had "responded to customer concern". In 2013, the owner of Tropical Inc, Stephen Rowland, was prosecuted by the RSPCA for animal mistreatment, after almost 70 exotic animals, including parrots, porcupines and snakes were seized from the company in Dunhampton, Worcestershire. A spokesman for The Brewery said: "In response to customer concern The
Brewery has decided to withdraw its event on the 20th August with Tropical Inc. "We would like to sincerely apologise for any upset this may have caused. "The Brewery takes the matter of animal welfare very seriously... we are sorry for any disappointment and inconvenience caused by cancelling.
"We would also like to acknowledge all those who expressed concerns about this event." A similar event due to have been held last month at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, and involving Tropical Inc, was also cancelled after organisers were contacted by animal rights pressure groups.
Lost teddy bears go to charity UNCLAIMED teddy bears found on First Great Western trains are be donated to children's charities following an unsuccessful campaign to reunite them with their owners. The firm launched its campaign last November, but has so far been unable to reunite a single toy with its owner. There are currently more than 40 soft toys in its lost property. A spokesman said some would be donated to charity if not claimed within the next three months. The toys were all found travelling on the First Great
Western network, which covers the Thames Valley, Hampshire, London, Dorset, Sussex, Wiltshire, Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire, Hereford, Worcestershire, Devon, Cornwall and South Wales. A spokesman for the firm said it receives about 15 lost toys every three months. As well as bears, he said there was a "huge range" of different cuddly animals including monkeys, rabbits, a hedgehog, penguin and lion. He said toys found towards the start of the campaign would be washed and sent to children's charities if they remained
unclaimed in November. The train company, which originally hoped to return the toys to their owners in time for Christmas, had used mug shots of the toys on its website and posters but has now also photographed some against a beach backdrop for summer.
Cheltenham man denies false benefit claims LOCAL man Andrew Crowther aged 76 from Cheltenham appeared before Gloucester Crown Court last Friday 7th August in respect of two charges of making a false statement to obtain benefit to the value of £58,000. Counsel for Mr Crowther said in court that Mr Crowther denies the charges. His Honour Judge Tabor adjourned the case until 8th January 2016 for plea and released the defendant on unconditional bail.
Coppers looking for copper HUNDREDS of pounds worth of copper piping has been stolen from a plumber's shed at a building site in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham. The theft happened in Gotherington Lane between 5.45pm on Thursday (23 July) and 7.15am the following morning. The offenders are believed to have climbed into the compound, then broken into and searched a meeting room, before finding and taking the copper piping which was stored in a shed on site. A combi boiler was also stolen. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call 101, quoting incident 77 of 24 July 2015.
The Spice Lodge launches new business lunch THE Spice Lodge, an award winning Pan Asian restaurant in Cheltenham are reaching out to the corporate community by launching a new set business lunch menu, ‘Biz at Spice’, on Thursday 27th August. Biz at Spice will be available from Monday to Thursday every week and from 12-2pm. There will be two menus to choose from priced at £7.95 for one course and £9.95 for two set courses. Plus with free use of
The Spice Lodge’s corporate meeting room facilities, both before, during and after lunch, businesses won’t have to look far for that perfect lunchtime venue. Owner of the renowned Asian fusion restaurant, Mohammed Rahman, said: “With our great meeting room facilities which can cater for two people up to 30, accompanied with top quality food and the perfect corporate dining experience, I believe we can offer the
complete lunch venue for the business community of Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.” The Spice Lodge is proud to offer some of the very best in Indian, Thai and Asian fusion Cuisine. Their range of fine dishes will not fail to create a mouthwatering experience and they pride themselves on excellent service. As well as the facilities to cater for business lunches and private functions they can also accommodate parties and
wedding receptions in their stylish function rooms upstairs. Plus that’s not all they also have overnight accommodation at the top of the Lodge. Since opening on Montpellier Drive back in 2005, The Spice Lodge are also celebrating their 10 year anniversary and to mark the special occasion they are offering an opportunity for customers to purchase a voucher for a meal for two for £40 (worth £80), to thank everyone for their
continued support during the last decade. For more information and to purchase an anniversary
meal voucher, please call 01242 226300 or email dine@spicelodge.com. www.spicelodge.com.
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MOTORING Hylton Nissan offering great deals on multi-award winning 4x4 vehicles DURING August, Hylton Nissan on Manor Road is celebrating Nissan’s range of multi-award winning 4x4 vehicles with a range of offers designed to help customers get in Autumn- and Winter-ready vehicles. Nissan define the meaning of crossover, and are the recognised leaders of the pack with innovative, breakthrough models including new Nissan Qashqai, winner of WhatCar? Car of the Year, and Nissan X-Trail. New Nissan Qashqai n-tec+ is available at Hylton Nissan from only £219 per month with a deposit contribution of £1,250 from the dealership. This model includes 18” alloy wheels, 5” high definition full colour TFT screen combimeter, electric windows, cruise control with speed limiter, panoramic glass roof with one-touch shade, NissanConnect touch-screen navigation and entertainment system, and more. The New Nissan X-Trail Acenta+ is available from only £239 per month at Hylton
Nissan, with a Hylton deposit contribution of £1,500. This specification includes 17” alloy wheels, 550 litre boot space, colour TFT screen, power opening panoramic moonroof with one-touch shade, LED daytime running lights, NissanConnect touch screen navigation and entertainment system, cruise control with speed limiter, and more. Both models also benefit from Nissan’s Smart Vision Pack, which includes an Anti-Dazzle Mirror, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Emergency Braking. Customers interested in the offers on Nissan’s 4x4 range are invited to visit the dealership on Mackenzie Way, Manor Road, Cheltenham GL51 9TX, or to give the team a ring on 01242 222400. The friendly and professional sales team will be happy to answer any questions, and customers are invited to take test drives. To find out more about the New Nissan range, visit hylton.co.uk/nissan.
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SPORT Candy is sweet on Limato’s chance in Hungerford Stakes HORSE RACING
By JAmeS DALy SATURDAY sees the running of the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury over the straight 7 furlongs. Trainer Henry Candy has been keen to run his top sprinter Limato over this trip for some time, but has been thwarted by easy ground prevailing when the horse requires fast ground .The three year old has been
very consistent this season having won his first race of the season nicely over 6 furlongs and then coming up just short in his next two over the same distance. He is one of a number of three year olds entered including the Irish filly Anippe who continues to improve and Dutch Connection who won well at Royal Ascot but may not take up the engagement having run second recently at Goodwood.
Of the older horses, Toormore would be a strong favourite for the race if taking up this option but team Hannon will probably rely on another younger horse in Estidhkaar who was
second in the Greenham on the course in April the form of which has been strongly franked since. Safety Check, a four year old, is also of interest, trained in Newmarket and having his first run for a while when finishing well to take third place in a valuable race at Goodwood. Goldolphin, the owner, would be keen to win this Group race to add
to its tally of Group races won this season already. At this stage, the race is very open but Limato is likely to give his running and, provided he stays seven furlongs and the rain stays away, the prize might be his for the taking. Next week sees the start of York Ebor Festival over four days with Wednesday likely witnessing the return of Derby winner Golden Horn in the Juddmonte International over an
extended mile and a quarter. Provided the horse is on song this looks a ‘shoe in’ with one of his main rivals being The Grey Gatsby who he has already beaten in the Eclipse in July. The improving Time Test, if taking up this option, could be more of a danger, but will need to step up considerably to trouble Golden Horn. If all goes to plan we might see hailing Golden Horn a true champion after the race on Wednesday.
Chris Dent helps GlouCestershire Chase 108 LV= County Championship Division Two, Swansea Glamorgan 299 & 224: Ingram 45; Payne 4-50 Gloucestershire 416 & 108-3: Dent 65 not out; Wagg 2-8 Glamorgan 4 pts, Gloucestershire 23 pts Gloucestershire won by seven wickets CRICKET
GLOUCESTERSHIRE wrapped up a comfortable seven-wicket win on the final day of their Championship game against Glamorgan at St Helen's. Chasing a target of just 108, rain meant only 8.1 overs were possible in the morning session as the visitors moved to 13-0. After lunch, seamer Graham Wagg removed stand-in captain Will Tavare and wicketkeeper Gareth Roderick. But opener Chris Dent hit a composed 65 not out to help his side to 108-3. The loss was Glamorgan's third straight defeat in Division Two, while Gloucestershire moved up
to fourth, level on points with Northamptonshire in fifth. “Unfortunately our finalday effort wasn't enough, we went for perhaps a hundred too many in their first innings and didn't bat as well as we're capable of. “To try and defend that score was nearly impossible, we believed we could bowl them out but we just didn't have enough. “Four wins (in a row), three losses (in a row)- we can't let ourselves get too down. “We've been playing some fantastic cricket, unfortunately we've been on a bad run, we need to work harder to put that right and we'll be back in (for practice) Thursday and Friday.”
Cheltenham Town announce 16th signing FOOTBALL
CHELTENHAM Town have signed forward Josh Cooke on loan from Swindon Town until January - their 16th arrival since the end of last season. Cooke began his career at Swindon and has made two senior appearances for
the first-team with his d e b u t coming last term. He also spent part of last season on loan at Staines Town. Cheltenham, who were relegated from League Two, began their National League campaign with a 11 draw last Saturday.
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Ade edmondson set to thrill beer fAns! CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Celebrity MasterChef he admits he couldn’t resist. Having already been on ITV’s Hell’s Kitchen and starred in his own series Ade in Britain, sampling the best food Britain has to offer, he had some idea of what he was letting himself in for, but in reality it ended up being a life-changing experience. Reflecting on the journey at the time, Ade, whose wife is comedian Jennifer Saunders, says: “I think there were only 15 other people in the show so it wasn’t a fantastic competition in that sense. I do like cooking and was offered the chance to go on the show so I said yes. It was very stressful to begin with. I arrived thinking it would be a jolly cooking programme, but it turned out everyone was really competitive so I just upped my game.” At the time he celebrated becoming Celebrity MasterChef winner for his “mind-blowing food’ by modestly quipping, “I’m now going off to have some beans
on toast.” This year has also been a busy year for Ade starring alongside Lily James, best known as Downton Abbey's Lady Rose, in a BBC adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Ade is playing Count Rostov, who accumulates debts through extravagant living, squandering his four children's inheritance. A transmission date for the drama has not been yet been set. One of Ade’s other main passions is his band The Bad Shepherds which has been going since 2008. And in fact the band have played our local bijou music festival (Wychwood) at the racecourse. Ade says, “I really like Cheltenham and have stayed here before when gigging with the band. I love real ale and being asked to get this brand new beer festival off the ground will be great fun.” He also adds, I’m really looking forward to tasting some of the beers on offer too.” Festival Chair, Grant Cook,
said, “Having Ade opening the festival gives the event a real boost. He is very supportive of pubs and real ale and it’s a treat to have him here. We have no idea what he is planning to say or do, but we are all anticipating something memorable. If you want to see Ade then get in early on Friday, as he is opening the festival at 12:30.” Ade finally comments, “Its beer festivals like this and the volunteers at the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) who help to promote good quality beer and pubs, sustaining a tradition going back hundreds of years in this country. Long may it continue.” And it looks like Ade’s also turned his many talents to actual beer making himself with his very own microbrewery at the back of his house in Devon. So who better to open the very first Cheltenham Beer Festival than Ade Edmondson, who will bring both knowledge and passion for real ale to what promises to be a hugely exciting event for the town! Might even get ‘dangerous’.