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INTERVIEWS | EVENTS | FASHION | BEAUTY | PROPERTY | BUSINESS | DINING | SPORT
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SEPTEMBER 2014
CONTENTS 10 Out and About Your guide to the very best events happening in and around the Cotswolds this month
16 Real Life We meet model and cover star, Noella Coursaris-Masters to find out more about her work
70 Behind The Garden Gate Camilla Basset-Smith’s new series feature, discovers some of the finest gardens in the county
116 Local Business Update C2S monthly meeting on the businesses who haven’t slowed down this summer
132 Wayne Sullivan
80 Costa Rica
We find out more about the new head chef of The Kings Head, Cirencester
This month Lucy Garbutt takes us on an exploration of Costa Rica
139 Nick Wood Interview
We feature some of the most beautiful properties that are for sale or to let in and around the Cotswolds
93 Amy Hickey
The Gloucester Rugby player chats to us ahead of the new season kicking off this September
36 Come Fly With Me
95 Grace & Glamour
Read our 18 page feature on Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton
Grace Parry gets us in the mood for texture ahead of Autumn
56 Easy Elegance
98 Dress To Impress
Create a home filled with effortless elegance with our top tips
Showcasing the most dreamy wedding lust-haves for this season
19 Hot Property Skin expert, Amy Hickey, shows us why it’s time we start pampering our skin
145 Gatcombe Horse Trials
63 Barnbury Home & Design
113 Smart Skin
We meet the interior design, dream duo and find out why they would like to design for the Beckhams!
Make-up artist, Lucy Pearce, tells us why we should use face masks and which ones we should be using
Enter our competition to win tickets to the Gatcombe Horse Trials
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Cirencester Dental Real Wedding: Adam & Ellie The Crown Inn Art Exhibition Business Breakfast
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Could you be the new face of RAGING BULL? We’ve teamed up with House of Fraser and rugby icon Phil Vickery’s clothing brand to find the new male face for Raging Bull. Simply send us an image of yourself or your partner to enter this fabulous competition.
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ELCOME to our September issue. This will be my final issue with Cotswold Style as I am off to pursue my love of writing and embark on a new chapter in my life. Exciting times lay ahead. In light of this, I felt it fitting to give you a mixture of my favourite things: fashion, interiors and weddings. The wedding feature (page 98) showcases an array of dreamy dresses that really stand out from the crowd that exude grace and glamour. I’m sure you will agree, the selection offers something for every stylish bride-to-be. The wedding lust-haves (page 106) will fill you with inspiration that are all from our very special Cotswolds wedding suppliers. From cakes to invitations and photography to illuminated letters (so gorgeous!) – you will be sure to find every element for your day. Our cover model, Noella Coursaris-Masters, is one of those women who have it all; brains and beauty, oh and a simply gorgeous family, too! Read about how Noella uses her position to encourage the world to be more involved and interested in the Congo, her country of birth. Read about her inspiring journey on page 16. Fashion goes further than the clothes we wear, I particularly enjoy (as I’m sure many of you do), shopping for my home. Playing with textures, colours and accessories can instantly update the look of a room and interiors often reflect the personalities of those who inhabit them. Take a look at our Easy Elegance feature (page 56) and see how you can add a touch of effortless elegance to your home. Of course, I couldn’t leave you without directing you towards one of my favourite parts of the magazine – the travel section. This month, Lucy Garbutt, introduces us to a place I have always wanted to visit – Costa Rica. So, join me as we let’s get lost in Lucy’s mesmirising descriptions of this perfect paradise... Before I go, I wanted to also say thank you to all of our wonderful readers. It has been a joy developing the magazine for you to enjoy. I have always enjoyed reading your emails over the past few months, commenting on your favourite features – because that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day – keeping you, our readers happy and ever so stylish!
The winner will model in a fashion shoot for the magazine and have the chance of winning £300 of Raging Bull clothes, together with an overnight stay at the stunning Ellenborough Park with a meal for two. House of Fraser will feature a special window display during our search for the Raging Bull Star, displaying some of the images sent to us. The winner will be chosen from an invited short list at the store by a panel including the House of Fraser store manager and Phil Vickery. Images can be emailed to office@stylemagazines.co.uk with your contact details by October 21st 2014.
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SAM SWEENEY’S FIDDLE MADE IN THE GREAT WAR Wednesday 3rd September This multi-media performance tells the fascinating story of a fiddle that took nearly 100 years to complete. Started by a luthier who was killed in the Battle of Messines Ridge in 1917, the fiddle was finally finished in 2007 and is now owned by Sam Sweeney, the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and fiddle player with Bellowhead. Joined by award-winning storyteller Rob Harbron and fellow bandmate Paul Sartin, Sam Sweeney brings the reality of World War I into 2014. 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall. Tickets:£16.50. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk THE GREAT DIAMOND RUSH Saturday 13th September
The world’s most extravagant treasure hunt is set to take place in Cheltenham this September. A staggering 10 real diamonds will be hidden at various key landmarks in and around the town on the weekend of September 13. The Great Diamond Rush is being organised by Beards Jewellers in association with Maggie’s Cancer Centre. Take to the streets and hunt our these precious prizes, leaving no stone unturned. Buy your special luxury treasure map from Beards Jewellers, 70 Promenade and Maggie’s Cancer Centre, College Baths Road, from 1 September. These will direct you to the general vicinity where you are able to start searching. For those wanting extra clues, Clue Makers will be at strategic points across the town on Saturday 13 September, offering additional clues to hunters who make an extra £5 donation. Follow the
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6 EVENING CULINARY COURSE AT THE FOODWORKS Starting Wednesday 17th September and 5 consecutive Wednesday evenings For complete beginners or the more experiences chef that wants to up their game a little. Learn everything from knife skills to filleting a fish, Thai, curry, and seasonal British, 30 minute meals or entertaining for dinner parties. Then this is a great course for you. Contact Foodworks for more details limited spaces available 01242 870538. WEDDING OPEN EVENING Thursday 18th September Come and discover Cheltenham’s most spectacular wedding and civil partnership venue, dressed as it could be on your big day. Our beautiful Main Hall will be laid for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast, with expert advice and a range of trusted suppliers on hand to help plan your unforgettable celebration. 5.30pm, Pittville Pump Room. Tickets:Free admission Further info: laura.bryon@cheltenham.gov.uk TOM STADE ‘DECISIONS DECISIONS’ TOUR 2014 Friday 19th September Parabola Arts Centre. After debuting his new stand up show, ‘Decision’s Decisions’, at the Edinburgh Festival Assembly Ballroom this August, Stade is set to go on the road for a 52-date headline tour from 5th September. Hitting Cheltenham on Friday 19th. www.tomstade.co.uk
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www.montpellierwinebar.com FESTIVAL FINALE: HOBGOBLIN CHELTENHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL Saturday 20th September The 2014 Hobgoblin Cheltenham Comedy Festival comes to an end with a jam-packed finale. Headlined by comedy legend Ardal O’Hanlon, the evening will be compered by John Robbins and will feature the blistering comedic talents of Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and, back by popular demand, the Festival favourite Jarred Christmas! Don’t miss this comedic extravaganza! For full Festival line up details see Cheltenhamcomedy.com 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.50. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk THE QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Monday 22nd September, 7.30pm, This fantastic show brings the glorious music and extraordinary experience of legendary rock band Queen to Cheltenham Town Hall for an outstanding night of their greatest hits. Two of Queen’s original bandmates and songwriters – drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May – are the masterminds behind this unforgettable experience. Tickets:£26. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
CELEBRATION SHOWCASE Wednesday 24th September For event organisers do join us for a festive showcase to view the range of party options for the festive & party season. 6pm-8pm For details call Linda on 01242 588450 or email: linda.williams@hotelduvin.com
THE MONTPELLIER CHAPTER COOKS CLUBS Wednesday 8th October Friendly affairs held each month, our Cooks Clubs are now running into their third year. Join us as our Head Chef and his team show you how it is done. Taking inspiration from global foodie destinations, in October we embrace the forthcoming colder weather and explore winter warmers with Slow Cooking and Braising. Watch a live demonstration from the theatre style
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LEADERSHIP MASTER CLASS WITH ASK TEN Wednesday 15th October For managers, leaders and mentors discover how to bring out the best in yourself and your teams with the expert guidance of William Montgomery for the inaugural seminar. £120.00 per delegate for pre booked places including luncheon 10am – 2pm Call Linda for details on 01242 588450. linda.williams@hotelduvin.com
FAMILY THE KINGS HEAD IN CIRENCESTER OPENS ITS DOORS Wednesday 3rd September The Kings Head in Cirencester will be welcoming guests from September 2014. Reservation lines are now live (from 11 August) and the team are taking bookings for guests wanting to stay, dine or simply unwind at Cirencester’s first luxury bolthole. Set in the heart of this historic Roman town, the Grade II-listed Kings Head will offer outstanding hospitality and service, unrivalled food and wine experiences, and luxurious spa treatments alongside cutting edge technology and sympathetic design. NEW JERSEY NIGHTS Monday 8th September – Saturday 13th September A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, including such hits as Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man. www.everymantheatre.org.uk BLESS ‘EM ALL Wednesday 10th September The producers of We’ll Meet Again,
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Your comprehensive guide to what’s going on in The Cotswolds... with Carley O’Dea return with a brand new Wartime Cavalcade. www.everymantheatre.org.uk THE ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW Sunday 14th September
CALAMITY JANE Tuesday 30th September – Saturday 4th October Jodie Prenger stars in a new production of the classic musical. The Oscar nominated score includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage, Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award winning song Secret Love. www.everymantheatre.org.uk
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Superbly accurate harmony vocals and full live band, combined with stunning replica costumes and excellent authentic choreography, result in the perfect night for ABBA fans of all ages. Tickets: £19.50 7.30pm. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk THE GRUFFALO Tuesday 16th September – Wednesday 17th September The hit musical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture book The Gruffalo. www.everymantheatre.org.uk
CHELTENHAM CONCERT SERIES ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S Tuesday 16th September The 2014-15 Cheltenham Concert Series proudly begins with the outstanding Orchestra of St John’s, joined by distinguished flautist Sir James Galway and Artistic Director John Lubbock. Join them for what promises to be another spellbinding concert from this exceptional orchestra. 7.30pm. Tickets: £31.50, £26.50, £14, £11.50 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
THE PIED PIPER BALL Saturday 13th September A typically British Black Tie evening of fun at Highnam Court, Gloucester. 4 course course dinner TTT Band and disco. Bacon rolls and coffee at 1am. £60 per head, tables of ten. Phone: 0300 422 6119 Email: office@piedpiperappeal.co.uk www.piedpiperappeal.co.uk
BUGATTI 10K RACE Sunday 14th September Organisers from Almost Athletes and Cheltenham Harriers are delighted to be welcoming back the Bugatti 10k race again this year and have chosen to raise money for Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children. Taking place on 2014, the run will begin at the Headquarters of the Prescott Hill Climb between Gotherington and Gretton which is home to classic car enthusiasts, The Bugatti Owners Club. The 10k route will see 400 participants running through scenic, quiet, country roads across an undulating course. www.winstonswish.org.uk RANSOM AND RELEASE Tuesday 16th September
1984 Tuesday 23rd September – Saturday 27th September A radical new staging of George Orwell’s era defining novel. www.everymantheatre.org.uk
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reconciliation between the two countries on 4th August.6.30pm at St Philip and St James’ Church, Grafton Road, Cheltenham. An illustrated talk, with buffet supper & wine. Suggested minimum donation of £10 per person. To book please call 01242 573508 or email info@pipandjims.org.uk Being held in aid of the ‘Pip and Jim’s Big Appeal’ to raise £160,000 to save the Grade II* listed building - your piece of Cheltenham’s Heritage.
THE COTSWOLD MALE VOICE CHOIR 65TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday 27th September The Cotswold Male Voice Choir will be celebrating its 65th Anniversary with special guests The Sydney Welsh Choir at Cheltenham Town Hall Last year’s concert at the Town Hall was a sell-out and raised £6,500 for the Wooden Spoon charity which was put towards playground equipment at Belmont Special school in Cheltenham. This year’s concert will again be in aid of Wooden Spoon. The Sydney Welsh are on a concert tour of Ireland, Wales and England – but Cheltenham will be their only venue in England apart from London. There will be a varied programme of music by both choirs including popular ballads, hits from the shows and, of course, some stirring Welsh hymns! For anyone who enjoys choral music this isn’t a night to be missed and with around 90 choristers on stage for the finale it will be a huge sound. Tickets are available at £12.00 from the Town Hall Box office 0844 576 2210 or website.
LINC LUNCH CLUB Friday 3rd October At The Spice Lodge, Cheltenham to view the menu and book your place please visit www.lincfund.org 2 courses for £15.00 which includes a donation to LINC.
CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA AND FESTIVE STALLS Thursday 27th November At Highnam Court, Gloucester. 12-4pm Tickets are £19.50 each and available from www.lincfund.org or by emailing
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SPORT AN EVENING OF DARTS AT GLOUCESTER RUGBY Friday 5th September Kingsholm Stadium Gloucester Rugby and events sponsors Worthington’s are pleased to present an evening with Darts Legends Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, Bobby George and Wayne Mardle hosted by Russ Bray on Friday 5 September.Watch current and former Gloucester Rugby players play against the professionals in the 1873 Ricoh Lounge at Kingsholm Stadium. 7pm £25. Don’t miss out book your tickets now! www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk.
THE LUNCH Wednesday 10th September Kingsholm Stadium. An inspirational lunchtime event for men and women in business to meet and network. Guest speaker interviewed by Jill Douglas. Tickets just £36. Don’t miss out – book you tickets now. £36. 12pm – 2.30pm www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk
GLOUCESTER RUGBY V SALE SHARKS Saturday 13th September Gloucester Rugby kick off the 2014/15 season against Sale Sharks on Saturday 13 September kick off 3pm. Don’t miss out! Tickets start from just £15 for adults and £5. Don’t miss out – book your tickets now. www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk SPORTSMAN’S LUNCH Wednesday 24th September The Sportsman’s Lunch is designed to not only celebrate sport and sports personalities, but also bring the local business community together. David Humphries, Gloucester Rugby’s new Director of Rugby will be the guest speaker. Tickets are just £35. 12pm2.30pm. To book call The Daffodil on 01242 700055.
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Thursday 4th September The Daffodil will be hosting the Paragon Gallery Charity Sculpture Auction in support of RNLI. Champagne reception from 6pm. Charity Auction at 7pm. RSVP to this exclusive event by calling Eleanor Wardle at The Paragon Gallery on 01242 233391 or Eleanor@ParagonGallery.co.uk. For those attending who wish to stay on & dine following the auction, are encouraged to call The Daffodil and pre- book a table. For reservations & enquiries please call 01242 700 055 or email eat@thedaffodil.com All pre-booked diners who have attended the event will be offered exclusive sommelier wines at half price. Saturday 20th September Strictly Star will see 16 local personalities take to the dance floor at the Everyman Theatre on September 20 to vie for the Strictly crown and raise money for National Star College. The Daffodil are hosting the After Show Party!
Sunday 21st September Following the success of the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair over the past four years, organiser Ali Cook is thrilled to be bringing the South-West’s original vintage wedding fair to The Daffodil this September. For more information and to see the growing list of exhibitors, check out our blog: www.bristolvintageweddingfair.blogspot.co.uk Wednesday 24th September Sportsman Lunch. Join Gloucester Rugby Club for the Sportsman Lunch in association with the Daffodil on Wednesday 24th September. Ticket Price £35. For reservations & enquiries please call 01242 700 055 or eat@thedaffodil.com
Regular Events:The Daffodil monthly Cheese Club Price £20 per person (payable upon booking) September Cheese Club Tuesday 30th September. You can reserve places by calling 01242 700 055 or events@thedaffodil.com MONDAY NIGHTS AND SATURDAY LUNCHTIME FEATURES LIVE JAZZ AT THE DAFFODIL Throughout September we have a fantastic line up of wellloved musicians to accompany your dining and Martini Monday, 2 for 1 on selected Martins. Every Monday.
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GIFFORDS CIRCUS
Giffords Circus is bringing their 2014 tour to a close with a surprise release of seven extra shows at an exciting new venue - Fennells Farm in Lypiatt. After fourteen years they have finally outgrown their home at Folly Farm and are moving their entire HQ to this site outside Stroud. Giffords Circus hope as many of their fans, friends and family can join them in celebrating this momentous occasion. Thursday 18th Sept - 6pm Friday 19th Sept - 6pm Saturday 20th Sept 10am*, 4pm, 7pm** Sunday 21st Sept 11am, 2.30pm, 5pm
Tickets: Adults £22, Children £14 (Under 3s on a lap FREE)
*Saturday 10am show all tickets £10 ** Special fundraising show followed by hog roast
CHARITY SHOW IN AID OF UNHCR 7pm Saturday 20th September Giffords Circus has been working with the UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, for nearly two years to help raise awareness of the refugee cause. On 20th September 2014, all profits from the 7pm show will be donated to UNHCR helping them to reach more families in desperate need of shelter and protection. To find out more about UNHCR’s work or make a donation please visit www.unhcr.org.uk For more information and to book tickets please visit www.giffordscircus.com or call 0845 4597469
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ur cover model, Noella Coursaris-Masters is many things: an international model, humanitarian, wife and a mother, who counts many celebrities as friends. Having moved to the Cotswolds just over a year ago, Noella has fully embraced life in our county. The fashion shoot that you will see in further pages had been in the planning stages since February and has been one that I have been extremely excited about. We are also keen to tell you more about this intriguing lady and introduce you to Noella. The Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF), a school for girls in the Congo, where Noella originates from, which she founded has changed the life of many children. By working between London and New York, Noella has gained an international following. Support for her foundation has derived from likes of the Ben Affleck Foundation and Khaliah Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, to name just a few. Although modeling is no longer her main job, she says: “I always have and always will enjoy modeling. If it benefits the organisation I would absolutely continue to model”. Continuing, she adds, “It’s so important that our girls receive the best education they can, meaning they have greater choices and opportunities in their lives – something that we can often take for granted”. The foundation, Noella explains, “is a network of international volunteers we only pay the local staff. It’s teamwork that keeps it running and we strive to create a high quality of education. We hope to see the next leaders of tomorrow come from our schools to create a better world. It is only one
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Real Life school but of a very high quality”. The school is free of tuition costs and has been built gradually over the years with support from volunteers, donations and worldwide support. Initially, there were only 104 girls in the school but this September, there will be 200 girls – what an achievement. The foundation extends into the community, operating three wells meaning that more than 8,000 people a year are provided with clean water. Noella returns to the Congo frequently, her son has even visited there many times over the past few years, which must be such a good grounding for him, “I always love being able to go and see the girls and see the impact that our organization is making, my husband and son love it there too. Our office is based in New York, which I, of course, adore. This also means I am able to go spend a good amount of time there regularly”. So what made Noella move to Cheltenham after living a jet setters lifestyle in New York, Germany and
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London? Smiling, she answers, “We mainly moved here due to my husband’s work. The city is an incredible place to raise a family. I want to give my children a well rounded upbringing in a culturally diverse place, and what a beautiful area of the UK to do so”. With two young children, it must be fairly difficult to juggle family life alongside her foundation and husband’s work, which often takes him abroad yet she doesn’t seem fazed about it at all: “My husband and I have to coordinate our schedules to make sure we aren’t traveling at the same time. However, my kids also travel a lot with me, which is always great”. From our meeting, it became quite clear that she is a woman on a powerful mission; she cares deeply for people and about the world. You would initially think that modeling would give someone a feeling of self-importance – not Noella. In fact, I asked her that if she could be known for anything, what it would be. Of course, her response was as I should have anticipated: “Being a caring person as well as a good mother. I want to be remembered for the fact that I care very deeply about everyone and want to help better the world. My kids mean the world to me and I want to be remembered for my unconditional love for them and for sure for a stronger Africa and world, coming together”. Well, I think she can be sure of that! Find out more about Noella's foundation: www.gmfafrica.org
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The Park, Cheltenham A superb detached villa successfully blending Georgian elegance with contemporary styling and situated in this highly desirable area of Cheltenham. The property has been subject to recent upgrades and newly decorated throughout. EPC: C
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THE PARK £1,175,000 AN ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE WITH A TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT AND ONE OF CHELTENHAM’S MOST FINEST ADDRESSES 28 Park Place is an elegant and beautifully presented townhouse which has been meticulously improved. Accommodation is set over three floors to include a two bedroom lower ground apartment. The principal living areas comprise, A reception hall, drawing room with doors leading to the dining room and kitchen making this an excellent space to entertain. On first floor is master bedroom suite with en suite facility and two further bedrooms served by a luxury family bathroom. There is a study/bedroom four. Outside is a beautiful rear garden and off road parking for two cars
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LANSDOWN £935,000 A GRACEFUL HOME WITH A TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT, ON THIS QUIET PARADE IN THE HEART OF LANSDOWN A fine example of a magnificent townhouse in the heart of fashionable Lansdown. The beautifully proportioned accommodation is set out over four floors to include drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, leading to a dining room with French doors to the rear garden. On first floor level is a master bedroom suite with en suite and two further bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Bedroom four is found on the second floor. The property further benefits om a two bedroom lower ground apartment which could be let to provide an income, Off road parking and pretty, easily maintained gardens.
IMPERIAL SQUARE, CHELTENHAM £925,0000 A MAGNIFICENT TOWNHOUSE SITED IN ONE OF CHELTENHAMS MOST ELEGANT SQUARES A meticulously and stylishly renovated grade II listed townhouse in the heart of cosmopolitan Montpellier. This stunning home reflects synergy between period charm and modern influences. Set over four floors comprising, a kitchen/breakfast room leading to a dining area, an elegant drawing room, five bedrooms, two with en suite facility and two further bath/shower rooms and a study, a large room ideal for a gym/media room, a pretty courtyard ideal for a small garden or as off road parking.
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Corpus Street Cheltenham Setting the scene: Situated in an ideal location just minutes from the centre of Cheltenham with gated access into Sandford Park. Why we love it: This beautifully presented modern townhouse offers a huge amount with two double bedroom suites, an impressive landscaped west facing courtyard garden, an integral garage and two further off road parking spaces. The property is situated on the eastern side of the town, within walking distance of Cheltenham's High Street which can be approached through the beautifully manicured Sandford Park Gardens. The entrance hall leads through to the kitchen dining room which is a beautifully light room with a modern kitchen and access via French doors to the stunning landscaped garden, which benefits from the afternoon and evening sun. On the first floor is a 14’ 5 sitting room with a feature fire place to enjoy during the winter months. Both bedrooms are spacious with built-in wardrobes and have modern en suites. The single garage, which has a utility area, plus two further off road parking spaces is a huge benefit for this town property. EPC Rating D. Guide Price: £375,000 Details: Hayley Wilks - Knight Frank, Cheltenham. 01242 246 959. www.knightfrank.co.uk/che140293 28 SEPTEMBER 2014 COTSWOLD STYLE
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Lansdown Terrace, Cheltenham Setting the Scene: Situated in one of Cheltenham's finest Grade II* listed terraces with stunning period features and a magnificent full-height window providing access to a west-facing balcony overlooking Malvern Road. Why We Love it: This first floor apartment offers beautiful period features with a well-proportioned open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with an ornate marble fireplace and solid walnut flooring. The fitted kitchen includes a solid wood island with integrated dishwasher and stainless steel sink. There is then a range of base and wall units with stainless steel hob and oven and integrated fridge-freezer and washing machine. The master bedroom is frontfacing and has an en suite W.C. with potential for a wet room. There is a built-in wardrobe and access via the window to an enclosed balcony. Bedroom two is accessed from the entrance hallway and has a rear-facing window and has use of the bathroom which is beautifully designed and has a generous bath with shower over and ample storage cupboards. There is off-road parking to front for one car. Guide Price ÂŁ285,000 Details: Knight Frank, Cheltenham; 01242 246959; cheltenham@knightfrank.com. www.knightfrank.co.uk/cheltenham
MARKET COMMENT With the Autumn market fast approaching, we are anticipating that activity will pick up quickly once the school term starts and that buyers will be out in force to secure a home prior to, ideally, Christmas. The papers are commenting daily on the impending increase in interest rates and the forthcoming election and these two factors do have an effect on the market however the main points remain the same. These are that the quality of buyers is excellent and the stock of properties is low. In particular, there is a shortage of good family homes between ÂŁ700,000 and ÂŁ1 million and this is where the majority of our applicant database is focused. This family home market, where buyers are looking to stay put for the next 10 years is incredibly under stocked and prospective sellers may well not be aware of the huge demand we are experiencing. Our other market places remain steady and
consistent and the financial advice we can offer to assist purchasers is first class and can certainly speed up the process that has been dramatically slowed by the new legislation on affordability. So the overall message is very positive to house sellers, sensible pricing is still key but with the applicant database at its strongest ever, if you are considering a move and would like confidential advice, please call us to arrange a market appraisal appointment. Contact details: Sue Healey 01242 246959 Sue.healey@knightfrank.com COTSWOLD STYLE SEPTEMBER 2014 29
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Lansdown, Gloucestershire Setting the scene: A large and light single storey property situated in a fabulous position in the heart of one of Cheltenham's prime residential locations, being tucked away down a driveway, behind electric gates. EPC: E Why we love it: The property has lovely gardens and an indoor pool. Detached properties of this square footage and garden size are rarely available in this central Montpellier location. Private situation within walking distance to shops and amenities. Guide Price: ÂŁ1,100,000 Freehold Details: Hamptons, Cheltenham. Tel: 01242 639414 cheltenham@hamptons-int.com 32 SEPTEMBER 2014 COTSWOLD STYLE
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Hearne Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham Setting the scene: A rare opportunity to acquire a bungalow with a one bedrom annexe in Charlton Kings, set within a large plot. Why we love it: 10 Hearne Road is sited within large and private grounds that are set well back from the road. The flexible accommodation comprises, reception hall, drawing room, kitchen, master suite, Two further bedrooms, family bathroom. *Of particular interest is the one bedroom annex, which has been let as an independent dwelling which has provided an income. This excellent accommodation could easily be incorporated back into the main house. Price: ÂŁ695,000 Details: Kingsley Evans, Cheltenham. Tel: 01242 222292 wisemanj@kingsleyevans.co.uk www.kingsleyevans.co.uk COTSWOLD STYLE SEPTEMBER 2014 33
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A room for all seasons At Glevum we are proud of our reputation for being Conservatory experts. Many national housebuilders like Taylor Wimpey, Charles Church, Persimmon Homes and David Wilson use us for the conservatories on their developments. Our customers tell us that their conservatory is their new favourite room in the house, truly a room for all seasons and the perfect link between their garden and their home. At our Conservatory Village just outside Newnham we have the area’s largest outdoor collection of different conservatories on display. Including the latest Conservatory innovation the stunning Loggia Style Conservatory. Why not call in and see them for yourself? You can also take a virtual tour of the Conservatory Village on our website www.glevum.co.uk. Or call us today on 0800 33 22 55 to hear about the latest special offers available on Glevum conservatories.
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t this year’s Three Counties Show back in June, I was privileged enough to take a sneaky peek behind the scenes with our incredibly knowledgeable stockman, Mike Caunter. He took me on a tour of the cow sheds where some of the country’s finest beasts were on display. They were being washed and blow dried, polished and back combed ready for their parade around the ring. A mix of farming and pampering… I was in my element! This is where I first clapped eyes on the very unique looking British Blue. These are the Kim Kardashians of the cattle world, sporting the finest and most defined rear end on any cow… anywhere! Mike and I spoke a lot about introducing one of these show-stoppers into our Farm Park. I’ve never seen anything like it and so I knew our visitors would be just as impressed as I was. British Blues originate from Belgium and come in three colours; pure white; pie-blue, which means grey and white patches; or pie-black, which is black and white. These impressive animals have a muscle yield 20% higher than other breeds of beef cows and a decreased fat content. This would usually mean that the meat is less tender, but that’s apparently not so with the British Blue. It’s argued that the large number of muscle fibres make it just as tender. Beef is my favourite meat, so I’m going to attempt to source some to try myself – if you’re following me on Twitter, hopefully you’ll find out how I get on! Here in England, the British Blues are cross-bred with our dairy cows. Holsteins or Friesians are usually very lean with little meat on them, so cross-breeding with the bulky British Blues helps to
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Rich in History, Rich in Business... Eric Barton takes a lingering look at the business community thriving at Gloucestershire Airport
n this months issue we activate our radar to highlight the many and varied businesses who operate from this historical airfield. It’s an airfield that’s steeped in aviation history, now providing a unique backdrop to some hugely exciting and successful companies. It really is the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker… and of course the aviator. In this supplement you’ll find an intriguing and beguiling host of local companies who have ‘set up shop’ within the airfield confines. And all of them just a short wingspan from the
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TANDY runway. These businesses are there by design, not by accident or because it’s just cost effective. It’s an ideal place to locate a business as the transport infrastructure is second to none, providing links to motorways and major conurbations. With only a 3 minute drive from the M5 and A40, the Midlands and the South West are all within easy reach. The history of Gloucestershire Airport is a rich tapestry of achievement and endeavour, playing its part in WW2 together with providing a unique business locale. In 1931 Gloucestershire
Airport began life as Down Hatherley Airfield, on a site adjacent to its present location. During WW2 it served as an RAF training base. During the 1960s and 70s, the airport became the home of the Skyfame Museum. This was one of the first museums in Britain to dedicate itself to the preservation of Second World War aircraft. Some of its aircraft were flyable and the annual Skyfame air display was one of the great highlights of the airport calendar. In the 1990s, the airport became an important helicopter centre, with Police Aviation Services and Bond Air Services establishing their
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headquarters there. Zooming forward…in 1993, Staverton was renamed Gloucestershire Airport to reflect its increasing prominence as the business aviation centre for the county. So, history lesson over what’s on offer at the airport these days? Today it’s a thriving business and recreation airport handling around 90,000 movements each year with over forty five businesses based on the airport complex. The airport boasts more than 250,000 sq ft of hangarage, much of this newly built or redeveloped and less than 10 years old. There’s also a vast array of offices and warehouse space, together with of course the main terminal, a pilot shop, a restaurant and car hire. Kim Davenport, Business Development Manager, Gloucestershire Airport commented, ‘in 2013 we were voted the best general aviation airport in the UK by the Airport Operators Association. This was a huge feather in our cap and reflects not just our handling and operations as an airport but also the commercial side of our operation’. Kim went onto further comment, ‘our success here is in part due to the fantastic support we receive from the forty five plus businesses that are located here. The award is also a reflection on just how important a role these companies play in the overall success of the airport’. Gloucestershire Airport is a true hub of commerce that makes a contribution to the local business
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economy and through the various businesses based there is also a fair-sized local employer. The myriad of business represented at Gloucestershire Airport is as unique as it is varied. There’s the Aviator Bar and Restaurant which overlooks the runway and a great place to watch aeroplanes taking off and landing. Couple this to a vast array of companies that provide everything from engineering solutions through to helicopter hire,
“THE AWARD IS ALSO A REFLECTION ON JUST HOW IMPORTANT A ROLE THESE COMPANIES PLAY IN THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE AIRPORT’“ flight schools and aircraft charter and you have a rich soup of interesting companies providing a host of incredible services and products. Finding your way around is easy as the airfield is well laid out and neatly signposted. So you won’t get lost. The car parking is more than ample at all the business locations, enabling you to park right outside for any meetings or visits. And remember this is just 5 minutes drive outside Cheltenham and 10 minutes drive from Gloucester. It’s
always the case that you don’t realise what’s on your doorstep until you trip over it. Last July the airport had their annual charity day. It’s a good mirror of how the airport and the companies based there take their community involvement seriously, working together to put on a wonderful day that’s free to visit. After all it’s a community within a community. The charity day was huge success with many special activities that had something for all the family to enjoy and raised a few bob for the Fly2Help charity. So you see Gloucestershire Airport has come a long way since the heady days of flappers, bi-planes and the like and is in a sense now a ‘business enabler’, providing a home for a strong seam of local, national and international companies. This supplement we hope will showcase that activity and raise a blip on the radar for our brilliant local airport. Oh… and if you fly from Gloucestershire Airport the car parking is free. Now that’s got to be better than Birmingham or Bristol!
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Taking flight We take a closer look at the establishments that surround Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton.... PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TANDY
The Aviator Located at Gloucestershire Airport and hosting excellent views of the airfield, The Aviator Restaurant and Pub boasts an impressive menu of fresh, locally sourced, homemade dishes. Serving everything from breakfast baps, light lunches and evening meals, to coffee and homemade cakes, The Aviator has something for every taste. So, whether you’re a pilot, a passenger, or even an aviation enthusiast watching the planes their impressive selection of food and beverages will add to the enjoyment of any visit. Operated by a small, friendly team of staff, the restaurant and bar is run by General Manager, Richard Morris and his dedicated team of staff. With a varied menu, including a range of homemade meals, chef ’s specials, Sunday Roasts, lighter bites, a breakfast menu, a children’s menu, and even a take-away menu, the food on offer at The Aviator is always popular with its guests. Sit back, relax, watch the aircraft landing/taking off and enjoy a great meal.
Direct Aviation Management Aiming to provide clients with flexible, high-quality and smart solutions, Direct Aviation offers a range of highly successful aircraft management services. As an independent company based at Gloucestershire Airport, Direct Aviation are able to offer their clients the choice of a range of different management facilities, providing each client with the best services and facilities to suit their specific requirements. With many years of experience
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dealing with aircraft, Direct Aviation are able to professionally guide clients through the complicated rules and regulations of aircraft management offering outstanding service and the highest quality assistance throughout the whole process.
Heliflight Based at Gloucestershire airport, Heliflight is one of the leading Helicopter providers in the UK. With an extensive fleet of helicopters including the popular Robinson R22, R44, Schweizer 300, and Bell B206 Jet Ranger. Heliflight UK have a helicopter to meet any requirement. Our services includeexecutive charter, self-fly hire and training. If you want a taste of flying in a helicopter we have a range of flight experience packages. Our pleasure flights allow you to choose where you would like to fly to, perhaps see your house from the air, while our helitours take you over places of local interest. Perhaps you might want to try flying a helicopter. We can offer you a lesson, where you’ll take the controls and be guided by an instructor in our dual controlled training helicopters, you’ll soon be flying across the countryside. It’s a unique experience that some continue with to gain a Private Pilot’s Licence. Hundreds of pilots have been through our training facilities with some going on to gain commercial licences and flight instructor qualifications. If you’re looking for a unique present our gift vouchers allow you to buy a flight and the recipient to choose when they want to fly at a later date. You can buy on-line, print the voucher yourself or we can send it for you.
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Gloucestershire Airport
Staverton Flying School
Situated directly between Cheltenham and Gloucester, Gloucestershire Airport is just a 3 minute driver from the M5/A40 junction. Serving 1.5 million people and over 3000 business from the Midlands to north Bristol, the airport is one of the smartest General Aviation airports in the UK. As well as offering leisure services for short flights, Gloucestershire Airport also runs scheduled services to the Isle of Man, Belfast City and Jersey, provided by Citywing. With over 85,000 flights handled at the airport each year, Gloucestershire Airport is one of the busiest General Aviation airports in the country. The airport is also home to around 160 based aircraft, ranging from single-seat, homebuilt ultra lights, to multimillion pound, state-of-the-art executive jets. As part of the other services on offer at the airport, flight lessons and training plays a big part in the operation, with every aspect of flying training available on site. This is supplemented with a complete range of airport support services, from aircraft maintenance and avionics through to full aircraft refurbishment. The airport also provides customers with a host of facilities that you would expect from any airport; including an onsite pilot shop, an independent bar and restaurant, car hire services, taxi services, as well as information on local accommodation and nearby facilities.
Situated on the south side of Gloucestershire Airport with its own private car park and taxiway to the runway, Staverton Flying School offers a fun, friendly and relaxed environment for aviation lovers to enjoy their shared interest. Owned and operated by Kathryn Williams (one of the few female Chief Flying Instructors in the UK), Staverton Flying School is a perfect place to start your flying hobby or career. The flying school provides trial flights, perfect for a special gift, offering a taste of what learning to fly really involves. The trial flights can also help new pilots to understand more about flight training and how the school can help them to successfully progress as a pilot. Offering a range of pilot training, Staverton Flying School provides clients who are serious about learning to fly the opportunity to gain their PPL, allowing them to fly a light aircraft. Once the PPL training has been completed, pilots can then progress on to complete further qualifications allowing them to fly in various conditions; the IMC Rating allowing them to fly in cloud or low visibility conditions, the Night Qualification allowing them to fly at night and even an aerobatics licence.
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Venatour Sports travel business, Venatour Ltd, was established by former Bath, England and British Lion, Gareth Chilcott and was originally based in Bristol before moving to its new location at Gloucestershire Airport. Specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Golf tours with a difference, Venatour aims to offer sports lovers the opportunity to share a drink and get to know their sporting heroes on a more personal basis. Offering unique sporting experiences, Venatour creates tour packages and bespoke itineraries to some of the world’s largest sporting events. Owner, Gareth Chilcott who is
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renowned for his role in international rugby, aimed to offer more than just a package tour, and visualized offering clients more of a sports experience than anything else.
Cheltenham Patterns The company was originally formed in 1947 with the aim of supplying the foundry industry with wood pattern equipment. Trade at that time was mostly tool industry, but with the increase in fabrication this market was seen to be decreasing. The situation in the South West of England meant that the skills of their employees could readily transfer to work on prototype models for the aircraft industry and the area’s developing need for close engineering tolerances. In 1983 the primary company was destined for liquidation until it was saved by eight existing employees forming a ‘cooperative’. One of the eight still works for the company with the other seven having reached retirement ensuring that Cheltenham Patterns are moving forward with the times. We still work closely with large and small Aerospace and engineering companies in the area, offering professional help whether it be design or manufacturing.
Established in 1986, Executive Aviation Services is a family owned and run business, specialising in providing clients with the very highest quality solutions for all their aviation needs. Based at Gloucester Airport, Executive Aviation Services is able to provide leading solutions for integrated business aviation services in the South West. Offering a range of services, from consultancy and advice, to comprehensive maintenance and management services, Executive Aviation Ltd. are able to satisfy almost any requirement. At Executive Aviation Ltd. we aim to offer a simple variety of services that allow our clients to choose and customize the aviation company and management package that is right for them and their individual needs.
major commercial helicopter companies around the world. In keeping with Bristow Academy’s ‘two-decade tradition’ of providing helicopter flight training to the highest standards, the Bristow Gloucestershire IR and type rating programmes are managed and taught by professional pilots with many years and thousands of hours of operational experience in the real world of commercial helicopter operations.
Aeros Bristow Academy The Bristow Academy Gloucestershire campus specialises in training pilots for the Single Pilot Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (IR). Worldwide there is a strong need for highly-skilled pilots capable of safely operating in challenging environments. These environments often require flight into instrument meteorological conditions where highquality training and good judgment ensuring optimal safety and flight efficiency is a must. We have been training professional pilots to take their place in the world of commercial helicopter aviation since 1987. Through three campuses on two continents, Bristow Academy has trained hundreds of pilots now working for
Aeros has been recognised for many years as one of the leading flight training schools in the UK offering both commercial training for those looking to take up aviation as a career, and training for the enthusiasts to attain the private pilot’s license. Established in 1985, Aeros flight training now has bases at Gloucester, Coventry, Nottingham, Wellesbourne, Cardiff and Cranfield. We operate a large and expanding fleet, which includes a Cherokee, 4 tomohawks, 14 Warriors, 5 Arrows, 1 Seneca, 2 HR 200 Robins and 2 Cessna 152s, not to mention our latest edition to our fleet, 2 Tecnam P2006T Twins, 1 Tecnam P2002s and 3 DA42s. For those who do not want to fly straight and level all the time, we also have a fully aerobatic aircraft – a Slingsby T67 Firefly – Aeros Extreme! All our aircraft are strictly maintained by our in-house EASA 145 and Part M subpart G & I approved maintenance company Aeros Engineering, who are able to respond rapidly to any technical issues. This ensures that our students are provided with the utmost attention to safety and also benefit from minimum downtime. Words by Beth Mahoney Photography by James Tandy
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Passion & Promise… Eric Barton goes sky high with Executive Aviation Services Flying is still sexy. There’s no two ways about it. It’s the most glamorous way of getting around the planet. And travelling in your own aircraft is as sexy as it gets. Here’s another choice though; be herded like unwanted cattle, endure the horrors of airport security, then find out the flight is late and miss your meeting in say, Paris? Sound familiar? Or you could leave that appalling scrum behind and indulge yourself by boarding your very own aircraft. Established in 1986, Executive Aviation Services (EAS), a family-run business aims to provide the platinumplus solution for integrated business aviation services in the South West. In fact Daughter Christie Turner is the Operations Director and Son James is one of the pilots. It’s a bold statement but one that’s full of passion and promise. Whether clients are looking for consultancy, advice regarding the selection and acquisition of new aircraft, the flexibility of chartering an executive aircraft or aircraft management services, EAS are all too aware of the need to over-deliver on the promise of meeting the high standards they’ve set. The Chairman of EAS is Captain Peter Turner (pictured). His love of flying is immediately apparent. After an RAF Scholarship the die was cast. It’s not just a job, it’s what defines him. He has no less than 15000hrs flying time behind him and has flown everything from gliders through helicopters to jets and even Spitfires. It’s an incredible record of variation and sets the scene for both experience and a passion for all things airborne. Peter comments, ‘EAS has been twenty five years in the making. It’s a business that focuses on providing a blue chip service for all our customers,
whether they’re aircraft owners, charterers’, pilots under training or handling aircraft on behalf of clients’. In 2013 EAS had their busiest year since 2008 and the 2014 revenues have already burst through that ceiling by a long way. Business Aviation provides industry and commerce with speed and flexibility of operation which the rigid schedules and time-wasting routines of airline travel deny to those who need to travel quickly, cost-effectively and by the most direct route. The services EAS provides enables busy executives to complete trips in a day which otherwise would involve the frustrations and expense of overnight stops. It’s no coincidence that many of the world’s most profitable companies operate their own aircraft and there are well in excess of 200 corporately owned aircraft in the UK. See my point? Kyle Millar, Business Development Manger, EAS said, ‘we’re all about delivering a quality service. It’s not just about chasing the dollar, we’re more tuned towards our client’s specific needs and want to make sure that we accommodate them. After all’, he also adds, ‘we’re in the bespoke business when it comes to flying and whether its sourcing an aircraft for a client and managing that aircraft for them or simply organising a trip from A to B for a group of executives we always strive to over deliver’.
At EAS they have four aircraft currently on the fleet; king of the turbo props, the King Air and two ‘sleek as you like’ Citation Executive Jets. It’s a formidable stable of aircraft intended to satiate the needs of every client. And as a key point these aircraft can get into much smaller airports where the runway is limited, so no need to follow the herd to the large international airports. Captain Peter Turner goes on to further comment, ‘in early 2015 we’ll be moving into bigger, newer offices here on the airport complex. It heralds a new era for EAS and will beckon a new period of measured grow. We have an incredible team here, all dedicated to providing our clients with a superb service second to none’. He goes on to say, ‘we look at every new opportunity and embrace diversity whenever we can’. The EAS approach is simple; integrate their services allowing clients to choose and customize the aviation consultancy, management and/or charter package that’s right for them. Executive air charter has moved from being a one-off extravagance to a justifiable business expense, allowing total control of our valuable time without the stresses and inflexibility of commercial airlines. Something EAS are extremely good at providing. At Executive Aviation Services their passion is a given…the promise is sure to follow! For more information visit www.exas.co.uk or telephone 01452 857006.
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The World on a plate…
Eric Barton meets up with Venatour’s travel guru and England rugby hero Gareth Chilcott
Some say the World is your oyster. Now that glimour of optimism can be applied to most things, save perhaps oil rig fires, natural disasters and famine. However when it comes to sports travel one local company can offer sports packages that are beyond dreams. Cheltenham- based company Venatour is a sporting experience company offering competitively priced holidays while also providing escorted tours to select sporting events globally. With the all-important personalised touch they create and deliver select but unique tours that offer more than just travel. Venatour was set up by former Bath, England and British Lion, Gareth Chilcott. It’s a business that’s built on people and personalities aiming to deliver a very personal experience coupled to a trip of a lifetime. Not a bad philosophy at all. Gareth Chilcott commented, ‘after 20 plus years working in the sports travel business, I felt the role was moving away from a smaller dedicated business to a more mass market scenario. I felt there was an opening to get back to a more personal approach as it used to be’. The company has expanded rapidly over its first 18 months and has several official appointments to its credit. These include the 2013 British Lions Tour to Australia, the 2013/14 Ashes Tour, The Ryder Cup 2014 and Hong Kong 7s 2014. Venatour also offer specific tailor made trips for individuals and groups to other events of their choice. At this point Alister Strahan, Managing Director at Venatour also commented, ‘what really makes the job special is meeting people you would never otherwise meet. Likeminded sports fanatics travelling the world together is very special and whether it’s a short trip across to Dublin or a long Lions tour ‘down under’, friendships are forged that wouldn’t otherwise be possible’. Six Nations rugby weekends, event hospitality and the USA Sevens are all examples of events that
Venatour have provided unique sporting experiences to… and if you fancy pulling on your boots they can organise school, club and university playing tours to all four corners of the globe for a number of sports. Having worked in the sports travel industry since his retirement from international rugby, Gareth felt he wanted to offer not just standard package tours, but more of an experience. Gareth goes on to further comment, ‘the excitement of starting up a new business from scratch was great, and the success of the Lions tour and of course winning the series was the icing on the cake’. Gareth was lucky enough to travel the world during his rugby career, playing prop for Bath for 16 years, gaining his first cap for England against Australia in 1984, then playing in the 1987 Rugby World Cup and touring with the British & Irish Lions to Australia in 1989. It was the experiences he had on these tours that he’s taken into his sports travel career and it’s these opportunities he now brings to Venatour’s clients. As in any successful company the people make the difference and Gareth further adds, ‘we have skilled professional staff who pride themselves in being able to give our
clients the best possible trip whichever sporting event it may be. They all enjoy the new challenges that a progressive company like ours can offer them’. The future for Venatour does indeed sound rosy and extremely buoyant. Gareth Chilcott also remarks, ‘we have a good strategic plan for the company, ensuring that the company will grow in a professional manner with our clients being in the forefront of all our plans’. He goes on to finally add,’ Rugby World Cup 2015 being in England is fantastic and with England being amongst the favourites for the cup, this only adds to the excitement. The opportunity for Venatour is huge and one we are looking forward to as an Official Sub-Agent for the tournament’. It does look like if you want that ‘oyster’, then Venatour could easily put in on a plate for you.
For more information www.venatour.co.uk
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A Cafe Pub Restaurant located on Gloucestershire Airport which has superb views of the airfield inside or outside of the building in the spacious, enclosed beer garden. The Aviator provides free Wifi access for all customers. It is licensed to sell alcoholic and soft beverages, along with speciality fresh ground coffee, tea and Homemade cakes, which are baked fresh daily, on the premises, and are available all day, every day. BREAKFAST is served every day from 9am MAIN MENU & LIGHTER BITES MENU are both available daily, from 12noon Our CHILDREN’S MENU & SPECIAL’S BOARD are both available daily SUNDAY ROASTS & SUNDAY MENU are available on Sundays only, subject to availability Please visit our website www.theaviatorglos.co.uk to view our current menus. We welcome all parties at The Aviator, whether it is a business lunch, a couple or family for lunch or evening meal, children, a function, a party celebration etc... please call us to discuss any requirements that you may have, or pop in at any time. Any member of the team at The Aviator will only be too pleased to help you.
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ne overpowering similarity that I find encompasses the term ‘elegance’ is that they are all synonymous for being beautifully simplistic in their design or appearance. Of course, elegance is all about showcasing what’s naturally appealing and not “gilding the lily”, so to speak. Opting for elegance in a home is a personal choice; some people prefer a bold, functional living space that simply works with their everyday lives, some like to create a treasure chest of a home that encases them in a world of mementos from their journey through life. If you long to create an opulent home that could rival any of those in Hollywood, then it is about creating a space that encapsulates the essence of calm, serenity and balance. Natural Beauty You will need to avoid overpowering features and instead, assemble furniture and accessories that complement one another. A single cushion, for example, sitting proudly on a chair can create an air of elegance in a room. Be sure to remember that any accessories or furniture will need to be aesthetically beautiful. Therein lies the key to creating elegance – when something is naturally beautifully it will stand apart from the crowd, so be ruthless and get rid of your tat and showcase the best of what you have, less is very much more. Timeless Textiles There are always a number of aspects to consider when creating a living space and if elegance is your goal, then considering the following will help you achieve it.
• Floor length drapes – A classic design staple. Sumptuous and beautiful fabric falling graciously to the floor will frame your windows to perfection.
• Table lamps – These are a must for creating a soft and elegant ambience. To go a step further, ensure your lamps have high quality silk shades for the ultimate in luxury lighting. • Cushions – A beautiful cushion is worth its weight in gold when it comes to creating elegant interiors. Use cushions to create interest and individuality in a space and indulge your creativity – there’s nothing worse than a cheap and uninspiring cushion.
• Rugs & throws – Adding layers of different textures will create warmth and interest. Choose natural materials, good quality wools and cashmere, which will give your room that added comfort factor. Petal Power Who can deny the power of a beautiful vase of flowers in a room – they can light up even the souless of rooms. Do you fancy maxing out your flower power? We thought so. Choose vases and indeed flowers in line with the height of the ceilings, the
guide is the taller the ceiling the taller the vase and flowers need to be- it’s all about proportion and creating balance. John Lewis sell a huge selection of vases to suit all. For me, plain glass in a simple design will always remain timeless and provide you with a classic, neutral base in which to create your display. Choice of flowers – For rooms with high ceilings, choose Trumpet Lilies (far more elegant than the commonly found, Stargazer Lily) or Gladioli, which are exceptional value and always look striking – both will give height and presence in a room. Short stemmed Roses and blooms will look pretty and elegant for those with less ceiling height. Peony, the cream of the imitation flower industry (www.peony.com), do an amazing range of plants and flowers that are great to place in spaces which would benefit from a floral addition but don’t necessarily demand fresh flowers. They do fantastic orchids which are the ideal accessory for any hall, landing or guest room. The Essence of Elegance Creating a home is about creating a space that feels calm and balanced. It should be a space that you look forward to spending time in, a place you can retreat to and feel safe. Elegance is to me about balance and beauty, there’s no point in having a room full of furniture that looks fabulous but is so uncomfortable that it doesn’t allow you to relax. Easy elegance is laid back stylesimple lines and textures, uncluttered and calm, beautifully balanced and like all things considered elegant, it needs no explanation. COTSWOLD STYLE SEPTEMBER 2014 59
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Door hardware specialist Oxford Ironmongery has expanded with the opening of a new shop selling timber doors in Marston. The new outlet, called Oxford Doors & Security, will display beautiful internal and external timber doors in a realistic setting so that customers can see what their new door will look like in situ. The showroom is the only one of its kind in the area and builds on Oxford Ironmongery’s 33 years of experience in the door hardware market. As well as the aesthetics of the doors themselves, trained, experienced staff will be on hand to advise customers with their security, safety and accessibility requirements.
The showroom displays a full range of glazed, semi-glazed and unglazed doors in contemporary and traditional designs all in natural timber. The full range of stylish door furniture for which Oxford Ironmongery is well-known will also be on show and specialist security products can also be selected to keep homes safe and secure. Julian Newman, Director of Oxford Ironmongery is convinced that customers will be pleasantly surprised by the doors on display at the new Oxford Doors & Security shop. “The timber door offering has really come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years and these doors are now manufactured to engineering standards. The old contraction and expansion issues are long gone; the modern timber door is made in a technically advanced factory where attention to detail is the absolute norm” he says. Oxford Doors & Security 53 Westland Drive Marston Oxford OX3 9SQ. T. 01865 741135 E info@oxforddoors.co.uk W www.oxforddoors.co.uk
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Behind the Garden Gate Our Cheltenham based media horticulturalist Camilla Bassett-Smith turns the wrought iron handle of the garden gate in this new series and takes us on a journey to some of our most fabulous gardens IGHNAM COURT, grand and glorious, a stone’s throw from the city of Gloucester and venue for many a happy Christmas party as a child. My parents knew the owner in the 1980s: Roger Smith and he kindly (and maybe unwisely!) opened his doors every Christmas to the toddling off-spring of many he knew for a festive fandango. In those days I can’t say I was the least bit interested in what lay outside in the many acres of gardens, my primary concern was whether the large gentleman in red had deemed me to be well behaved enough to receive a gift or whether he had been watching whilst Juliet and I attempted to tip the front row congregation off their pew at the Berkhamstead School Carol Concert! These days I’m pleased to say that
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although Father Christmas is still a major part of my life, gardens are also of equal interest. So it was with great pleasure that I paid a recent visit to the current owner of Highnam Court, Roger Head, to delve into his borders. This man has turned the once overgrown grounds into a horticultural heaven fit for a palace. The backdrop of the stunning 1658 house embraces the formal layout surrounding it like a cape falling gracefully over the shoulders of the finest silk evening dress. Clipped box as expected in a setting such as this is a frequent site, with a parterre and knot garden both taking pride of place either side of the dwelling – designed of course to be viewed from above. Grey slate is an eye-catching filler in between the knotted variegated box design. Clipped yews form giant triangles
marching away from the house across the lawn, rather like traffic cones turned green with envy for their master’s home! The East garden gives the first hint of the wonders of wood to come and gives another meaning to household recycling. Any trees that die here at Highnam aren’t disposed of completely but given a new lease of life, the base of their trunks being left to the skilled hands of a wood carver. Where once stood yews, now we see an owl and birds of prey, and throughout the garden you stumble across other fine examples: a sofa and toadstools to name but a few. Turn another corner and you could be transported to the world of Goldilocks and the three bears – only the wooden bear is singular and I have red hair, but I still feel like a player in a fairytale garden. The Winter garden gave me my first
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glance of a mass of sedum – in bud on my visit like a carpet of green sea urchins. These really are great plants, the lush green stems and buds in summer and the dusky pink/red blooms throughout autumn. Their use a little further on in the run up to a dainty red bridge is stunning! Water is abundant in the grounds, from the lower lake, which Roger created around ten years ago, to the Monet Garden, complete with Giverny style bridge which in early summer is covered with wisteria. Impressive gunnera greet any mortals who cross the bridge, acting like giant umbrellas for the wildlife below. Now usually my favourite part of any
garden is a certain plant, but I have to say in this case, my heart has been stolen by a tall sophisticated obelisk, well quite a few actually. Installed in the garden a few years ago and standing like multi-coloured soldiers to attention, these offer colour, reflection and beauty. A modern feature that just enhances the traditional surroundings as images of giant trees and ancient walls bounce from one obelisk to the next. The oil like rainbow colours catch the light in the most remarkable ways, just imagine how many pots of gold you could find here on a sunny day! Not that Roger Head needs to search, this is one garden that in my opinion has already reached Gloucestershire gold!
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Regent has been Manufacturing and Installing Bespoke windows and doors since 1994. Our emphasis on Durable Materials and an Engineering-Led approach that Focuses on Longevity has lead to Regent being nominated for a RIBA award. Our extensive work with Commercial Design and close relationships with leading Architects mean years of Experience and Know-How can be brought to bear on your Project. We’re Local Family-Run business who employ local people in our Factory, Showroom and Offices in Cheltenham. Everything we do is Fabricated and Installed by our Staff. Now in our 20th year of Fabricating and Installing Aluminium, PVC and Glass; our Conservatories, Lantern roofs, Bi-Folding Doors and Windows are found all over Gloucestershire, as well as throughout the UK. We are Partnered with Smarts Systems, whose Hard-Wearing, thermally-broken aluminium can be powder-coated to Your Choice of Colour. We beleive in Longevity; not only of the Materials we use, but also in our Relationsips with Our Customers. 72 SEPTEMBER 2014 COTSWOLD STYLE
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Self-professed adventuress Lucy Garbutt journeyed through Costa Rica’s tropical paradise of natural treasures on a recent trip osta Rica is a treasure trove of tropical gems with the resplendent Quetzal, stunning Scarlet Macaws, hilarious Howler Monkeys and surreal walking trees being some of my favourites. Though small in size the country boasts natural treasures galore within each diverse ecosystem and unique microclimate. There are towering primary rainforests festooned with tumbling waterfalls, steamy cloud forest paradises of exotic epiphytes, dry forests with emerald thermal rivers and jutting active volcanoes with gigantic craters, steaming geysers and hot bubbling mud. Costa Rica is blessed with two coastlines and miles of wonderful beaches. On the Pacific side the coastal rainforest plunges to the waves and the Caribbean coast boasts classic turquoise calm. One of the best ways to experience the wonderful flora and fauna is by simply trekking into one of the numerous National Parks to discover unique species in their natural habitat. Horseback riding or quad biking is on offer throughout the country and is an ideal way to explore the foothills surrounding the numerous volcanoes. Adventure is part of the experience, with a mandatory adrenaline ‘fix’ being propelled across the surface of the rainforest canopy on a zip line. On a par with this is waterfall rappelling which involves following a river hidden deep in the rainforest and then abseiling down cliff-faces attached to a rope and harness! One of my favourite adventures was a rafting journey on the Pacuare River which was both sublime and thrilling in equal measures. Stretches of coffeecoloured river rippled beneath us as the raft gently ambled downstream allowing time to take in the tranquil surroundings. The rainforest sky-rocketed from either side of the riverbank in a tangle of tropical beauty, with crystal waterfalls
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plummeting from great heights, as a giant Blue Morph butterfly flashed turquoise blue wings as it flapped past. Suddenly a dart of iridescent green from a kingfisher and the silhouette of a toucan soaring high across the void from one side of the river to the opposite bank completed the picturesque scene. Peaceful daydreaming was interrupted by urgent instructions from our guide, Jorge, as we approached a narrow canyon tumbling with alarmingly raging rapids requiring urgent paddle-power - “left back, right forwards” more orders were fired out in quick succession. The rapids were much more exciting than we’d imagined and we soon realised that Jorge’s detailed briefing was essential! Real adventure with unreal style can be found at Pacuare Lodge. The property comprises a sprinkle of beautiful thatched jungle villas set within the backdrop of towering primary rainforest. The open air design of the villas gives the feeling of sleeping in the heart of the
rainforest, but with the luxury of crisp white sheets, running hot water and gourmet dining by candlelight. Zip wiring the canopy and waterfall rappelling are exhilarating activities to experience in the immediate area. One morning we zip-lined to the 100ft high ‘Nest’ for breakfast and abseiled away from the table following a sumptuous gourmet feast! I was lucky enough to be guided by Jorge on an invigorating trek within the Talamanca Mountain Range to visit the Cabecar Indian community to learn about the people’s traditional way of life. The route zig-zagged steeply up through rampant rainforest and the tropical wonder of giant mahogany trees with buttress roots and vines tangling through moss-draped branches with Jurassic ferns on trunks towering towards the canopy and custard coloured toadstools lining the narrow path like runway lights. Further on an army of leaf-cutting ants marched across an insect motorway
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Opposite page: The Central Valley. Clockwise from left: Stunning waterfalls can be found throughout Costa Rica; the longest zip line in Latin America - 1590m; long stretches of beautiful beach on the Pacific side; Keel-billed toucan
hauling vast cargo, as all around the canopy was alive with the buzzing, screeching and hooting of invisible creatures. After a couple of hours we emerged from the sheltered canopy through a giant bamboo arch and out onto a cleared sweep of plateau to reveal a scattering of thatched dwellings dotted around the hillside. The village has no electricity and people lead a selfsufficient existence much as they have done for many generations. The rainforest is their shelter, food and medicine. Pacuare Lodge is a magical ‘destination’ with a series of delightful surprises at every turn and I could quite happily have spent my entire two weeks here. I write this article from the beauty and comfort of my veranda at Lapas Rios Eco-Lodge and Reserve. The sun is sinking low in the vast vista before me, casting its golden light far across the tree canopy immediately below. In its wake
the iridescent green illuminated by the sunlight succumbs to the olive tones of dusk in a long line of divide between night and day. Beyond the Pacific ripples reflect the sun beaming through a flurry of low cloud with the steely blue mountains of Punta Burica in the distance. A Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan has traversed the width of my balcony a dozen times in a bid to search out the riper fruit of the almond trees swaying either side of my view. Howler Monkeys are roaring from the canopy below and a White Ibis glides gracefully from view as parakeets chatter noisily in their search for the night’s roost. Pairs of Scarlet Macaws are soaring below as part of their nightly ritual. A Slender Anole Lizard has marched along the balcony railing in front of me and billowed out his throat pouch in a bid to reclaim his territory - I move my foot from the railing and he boldly marches on his way! It is sadly time to depart my ethereal state, The Garden of Eden tropical
paradise and its natural treasures. Our Nature Air flight completed a perfect journey as we zipped across Golfo Dulce between towering volcanoes before landing at San Jose International airport in order to check in for our departure flight which was somewhat delayed due to Costa Rica’s 1-0 victory over Italy in the football World Cup. Who would have imagined that the smiles of the Costa Ricans – always prevalent – could become even wider – a perfect end to a magical journey. Pura Vida. If you would like to adventure in Costa Rica, itineraries can be tailor-made for you by World Odyssey – for more information on anything to do with Central America or anywhere on the planet, please visit www.world-odyssey.com or call one of our travel specialists for advice on: 01905 731373.
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ASTAWAY This September, Beards Jewellers are to stage the world’s most extravagant treasure hunt, the Beards Diamond Rush. 10 real diamonds each worth £1,000, are being hidden at top-secret locations around Cheltenham. On 13 September you could be in with a chance of finding one of these precious prizes. To coincide with this hot hunt, our Castaway Collection columnist Ellie Mainwaring interviewed Beards’ Bespoke Jewellery Designer Sophie Cudworth. Here we explore the contents of her suitcase, should she be stranded on a desert island. Where in the world will you choose to be a castaway and why?
Bhutan. It’s sandwiched between China and India and is a tiny Buddhist state with it’s own identity from it’s neighbouring countries. Prosperity is measured by the happiness levels of its citizens rather than the GDP. It really would be extremely remote as it has very little contact with the outside world. I like the idea of serenity and going somewhere that’s completely secluded. Being a Jewellery Designer, we have to ask, what would you take from your personal jewellery collection?
For me it would be a Turkish gold bangle that my Grandma left to me. I’m not quite sure how I ended up with it as we’re a big family and there wasn’t a lot to go around. It was in a box for ages before I started wearing it and, as it’s quite dainty, it’s now pretty battered but I still love it. Although it’s not worth an enormous amount, it has enormous sentimental value to me. From the many incredible pieces you have designed, which stands out from the crowd?
With the nature of my job, I get to know my clients and their stories intimately. People remember through jewellery, it stands the test of time and lasts longer than a memory. They’re a legacy; it’s not about how much it’s worth in value,
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but how much it means to you. I would choose an intricate charm necklace I recently created for a client in memory of her husband and their shared love of reading. Hearing her story throughout the consultation process truly touched me. When the final piece was presented to her it brought her to tears and we still keep in touch today. You can take the entire works of one musician to your desert island, who will it be?
Fat Freddy’s Drop. They’re a New Zealand band and their style is a real mash of reggae, soul, jazz, techno, and rhythm and blues. It’s the only band that regardless of my mood, I know I will enjoy. It’s a really uplifting sound and being on a desert island, I think I’d appreciate this.
Although I’m horrendously allergic to almost all pets, my parents have a Westie who I adore. She came to us as a handme-down from my Nan. She’s such a Princess, but despite her diva attitude, she spends most of her time covered in bits of garden from foraging in the undergrowth. What animal or pet would you take?
Name one possession you would take with you and one to leave behind for a loved one? Take: A sketchbook and pencil. I know
it’s a really predictable answer with the job I do, but it would be more for writing than drawing. If I’m on my own for an extended period of time, I like to write things down to read back in months to come. Leave Behind: My unique diary, which has been going since 1997. Unlike a more conventional diary, which you write in daily, I only do one entry when I find the diary, so it jumps years from entry to entry. The first entry talks about ‘The No Boys Club’ and is written in felt tip pen! It’s wonderfully nostalgic to see the subject matter change, from the first early entries to where I am today. Purchase your Diamond Rush treasure map from Beards, Maggie’s, Whole Foods and Waitrose from 1 September. To find out more visit www.beards.co.uk/diamondrush and follow Beards Jewellers on Twitter and Facebook. Get involved using the hashtag: #DiamondRush.
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FALLING INTO YOU Embrace jewelled tones of green. red and blue and mix with caramel knits for the key looks this Autumn... CLOTHING BY AZZEDINE, ALAIA PARIS WWW.PHOTOGRAPHYBYSTEFANIE.CO.UK
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Fashion Left: Campanile bodysuit, leather suede corset belt and python boots. Handmade Recyclable cotton bangles by Awa MEITE Bamako
Lampion skirt worn as dress, pony hair vernis zipped jacket and python boots. Embroidered belt by Maimour by Maimouna Diallo Bamako
Long campanile skirt, cotton shirt and studded suede boots
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Credits Model: Noella Coursaris-Masters Photography: Stefanie Calleja-Gera www.photographybystefanie.co.uk Creative Assistant: Davey Terrific Stylist: Saloum Assistant: Josette Matomby Hair: Lisa Walby of Francesco’s Cheltenham www.francescogroup.co.uk Make-Up: Kerry Wilcocks of Tonic Cheltenham www.toniccheltenham.co.uk Clothing: By Azzedine, Alaia Paris Venue: Cowley Manor www.cowleymanor.com Videography: Justin Golby www.golbycreative.co.uk
Double Lampion dress, Derbie
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Fashion Anemone skirt, belted coat and python boots. T-shirt by Givenchy Paris
Dress worn as skirt, Bogolan Necklaces, Handmade recyclable cotton bangles by Awa MEITE Bamako
Metropolis skirt,logo tee and python belt. Handmade clutches by Awa MEITE Bamako
Bronze skater skirt, Arlequin sweater and python boots
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MAKE A STATEMENT THIS AUTUMN AT REGENT ARCADE, CHELTENHAM
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Time for TEXTURE From the longest of evenings to a subtle chill in the air, it may seem that the transition from summer to autumn is a negative one – but only to those not in the know. It’s time to throw out your thoughts and refresh your vision; transitional style is here and a statement shall be made… WORDS BY GRACE PARRY ashion in summer may be light, breezy and carefree, but surely there’s only so much pastel a girl can take – or is that just me? When the nights ever so slowly start to draw in, there’s only one thing left to think of – autumn winter style. Before long, layers will be upon layers, wool will be everywhere are out ankles shall be out of site – but until then, lets enjoy that period we call transition. After all, one can’t just jump from summer prints, swimwear and sliders to faux fur, scarves and texture – as much as some of us (yes I mean me) would like to. Our seasons may be rocky, but surely we’re a while away from winter coats! Trends can often seem to remain the same, year upon year, but only to the untrained eye. Yes there may be a lot of darker, much warmer colours, a whole lot of leather and velvet scattered with the odd sock, felt hat or piece of knitwear, the same as any other year, but that’s where the similarities end. Let me talk you through five of the top trends to come for autumn winter this year; trends that are not only covetable, but wearable and available to start styling now! Folk is a trend that has been edging it’s way in over recent seasons and it seems to have finally made it’s mark. Forget stuffy and old fashioned, folk is full of quirky prints, pretty colours and so on trend – perfect for the fashionista side of you; just like this Hobbs NW3 by Hobbs number.
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If the warmer months are for ease, then the colder ones are all about glamour. Decadence will be called for for both day and night this season. Oasis have got it oh so right with their winter floral print two piece – so much so, it’s just walked it’s way right into my wardrobe! Tailoring isn’t for Oasis everyone, but it definitely can be. Warehouse Androgyny is hard to style, but with a waistcoat like this one by Karen Millen, frills and ruffles can be added for a feminine softness or extra edge can be added with even cleaner lines and a chunky heel. Karen Millen Where Reiss would we be in winter without wool? Cold, perhaps. Texture is what makes a well done item fresh, especially when it comes to knitwear, so keep your eye out for chunky, fluffy or furry versions just like Reiss have done. And for the grande finale, romance of course. Lace and autumn winter couldn’t be
more made for each other if they tried. Forget the overdone and under appreciated lace dress and go in for the separates. A top like the Warehouse crop (which also comes in black, might I add) can add a little romantic edge for work and weekends.
Whichever are the ones for you, make sure you wear them with style and show a new side to the most glamorous of seasons.
Grace
@graceoliviap www.dorothyandolive.com
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Credits Photography: Jessica Sara Photography – www.jessicasaraphotography.co.uk Styling: Alexandra Sinclair & Jessica Sara Lamb Make Up: Alexandra Sinclair Beauty – www.facebook.com/alexandrasinclairbeauty Hair: Vicky at Francesco's Group Cheltenham – www.francescogroup.co.uk Jewellery: Beards Jewellers – www.beards.co.uk Dresses: All dresses available at Sarah Elizabeth Bridal Cheltenham – www.sarahelizabethbridal.co.uk Location: Ellenborough Park Cheltenham – www.ellenboroughpark.com, Tel: 01242 545 454 With thanks to model, Charlotte.
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Wedding Inspiration
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HEIDI & CHRIS Heidi and Chris Panton's wedding on 7th June 2014. The ceremony took place at the beautiful Little Comberton Church with stunning bride Heidi dressed in Maggie Sottero “Ascher” gown. The reception took place at The Cross Keys near Bredon and a fantastic day was had by all. PHOTOGRAPHY BY WWW.PHOTOGRAPHYBYSTEFANIE.CO.UK
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Wedding Open Day 11am to 3.30pm, Sunday 12th October Gloucestershire’s most romantic destination and only Five Star hotel invites you to view the property fully dressed for a wedding. Ellenborough Park, which overlooks Cheltenham Racecourse and glows honey hues at sunset, will have rooms laid out for a civil ceremony and the wedding breakfast. The expert wedding team will be on hand to discuss plans, share ideas and meet recommended suppliers, with exclusive offers available on the day. Plenty of free parking available.
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SmartSkin Face masks are not just for girlie nights in but form a very important part of our beauty routines says, make-up artist, Lucy Pearce... Face masks have been around for years. Your first experience of them may have been at a girlie sleepover during your teens, or perhaps you followed your mothers example and even added the cucumber slices across your eyes... Either way, their importance in our beauty regime is key, as they can often be the solution to a variety of skin concerns. Used weekly, face masks can lead you to getting younger, brighter and firmer looking skin regardless of your skin type. If you think that face masks are not for you, have a look at my suggestions and see for yourself. You will be amazed at the results. If you have combination skin, you can always use more than one of these masks at a time, just apply the type of mask needed to the correct area of your face. If you have sensitive skin, please patch test before using any of these products.
Dehydrated skin
If your skin is prone to being dull and dehydrated, masks can really help to replenish the moisture it needs. La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Masque (£16.00) contains a great natural anti-oxidant, La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and hyaluronic acid fragments to help the skin retain as much water as possible. This means that the skin will feel rehydrated and plumped up.
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Everyone gets blemishes from time to time and for many different reasons but usin ga mask can be a great way to reduce this happening. Medik8 Clay Mask (£27.00) is great at reducing the appearance of pore size and leaves the skin fresh and glowing. It contains natural clay that helps absorb excess oil and this in turn helps to prevent further break outs. The plant extracts contained within this mask also have great healing properties.
Mature Skin Mask
When you get a little more mature, your skin needs even more attention than before to keep it looking its best. Der malogica Multivitamin Power recovery Masque (£33.50) is great if your skin is feeling old, worn out and dull. Containing vitamins A, C and E, this mask has fabulous repairing qualities and the botanicals make it very soothing and gentle to the skin. Many find this mas k helps to plump up the skin and reduce fine lines, wrinkles and even scaring.
Sensitive/Reactive Skin Mask
Most people with sensitive skin are scared to try any new products and I agree that you should always patch test before using anything new. However, Masks can really help to reduce future sensitivity. Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Mask is a beautifully gentle, redness reducing mask. It contains many natural, soothing ingredients including Reishi mushrooms, Ginger and turmeric. The marine algae and plant extracts within the mask help to add brightness to the skin and also creates a protective barrier to reduce the chance of future flare ups.
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C2S BUSINESS UPDATE NO SUMMER SLOW DOWN FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES Words by Suzanne Hall-Gibbins, Director of Circle2Success PHOTO: JAMES TANDY
THE SUMMER hasn’t been quiet for local businesses it seems. Lots going on around the county and the challenge to engage more companies in signing up to the Corporate Covenant continues. Recently ex Special Forces soldier Nigel Thomas (pictured right) started an epic journey not only in miles but also to raise £1m. Nigel started his gruelling 1,027 miles assent up the country from Land’s End to John o’ Groats stopping off at a selection of rugby Clubs on the way in August. He is looking to raise £1m for 3 military charities including Hire a Hero who C2S have been working with but also charities Team Army & Walk on Wales. There are lots of charity bike rides but Nigel is doing something slightly more arduous! He is riding a 1940’s Butchers Bike with his tent and back pack with him! Must be his Special Forces background! When Nigel arrived at Kingsholm with some of his supporters riding in with him he was greeted with some local companies who took the opportunity to sign their corporate covenants. Signing with Nigel included: Paul Baldwin on behalf of Brunsdon; Paul Bates on behalf of Cotswold Style and Ben Hannaby on behalf of C&P Food Services. Nigel was overwhelmed with the support and very grateful to the local business community.
C2S MEMBERS Enjoy Recruitment Group have responded to demand from the creative and digital community in the Cotswolds for a dedicated career management service by launching a new company. Creative Mettle offers individually tailored careers advice and job opportunities to marketing, PR, digital and design professionals. Managing
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Director Dave Townsend says, “The Cotswold’s are a hive of creative activity boasting some of the country’s most interesting, innovative and visionary companies and agencies. The clients we’re most successful with are frustrated with losing talented creative people to the major cities. They turn to us to provide them with a robust source of candidates, drawn to us because of the specialist service we provide and the industry knowledge and contacts our experienced consultants possess”.
THE LAST Executive Forum was held at Tayabali Tomlin where senior managers and directors of local businesses gathered together to discuss business strategy using the business canvass tool , the session was facilitated by Aynsley Damery and Sophia Maynell of Tayabali Tomlin. Members also worked in small groups to look at how to apply the tool to their respective businesses. ‘It was really interesting to listen to a member of the group talk about their business and help them to look at their business in a new way using this tool’ said Forum member Dale Thomas, ILEC IMEC. The next Executive Forum will be held at Cotswold Style 17th September and the next Leaders Forum 18th September at Tayabali Tomlin facilitated by the team from Exelin
Circle2Success (C2S) is a network of MD’s; Partners and Directors of successful companies who support each other by sharing ideas and insights; short circuiting problems and developing alliances that add real value to Gloucestershire businesses. Sustaining business growth is only possible if you have a great team and critical to this www.circle2success.co.uk is the next generation of managers and directors. Circle2Success provides For more information please opportunities to develop those rising stars, from learning key skills to being call Suzanne on 07971 148 787 inspired by leading business owners. Email: suzanne.hall-gibbins@circle2success.co.uk 116 SEPTEMBER 2014 COTSWOLD STYLE
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NO FAIRY TALE FOR MIGRANT WORKER It is often very satisfying to write this column. I am able to cast a critical eye on judge’s attempts to grapple with difficult issues and criticise them when they fail to keep up with a modern word that I myself am often left behind by as I ask my 9 year old daughter to record a TV programme for me. However, occasionally such a difficult issue arises that I am reminded about decency and the fact that the foundations of decency are sometimes at stake in saga’s that unfold in the courts all too often
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n English employment law, it has long been established that if an employment relationship is illegal, then the employee cannot then sue the employer (having benefited from the arrangement). So, for example where someone has entered into a contract of employment to transport stolen goods, it is likely a tribunal would not entertain them if they later claimed unfair dismissal. The same applies to tax dodgers in certain circumstances. In a case last month, a young lady from Nigeria escaped her own country and managed to make it into the UK illegally. I will not pontificate on her reasons for leaving, or condone her actions in entering this country illegally, but she must have had her reasons. She was offered employment as a nanny in a wealthy household where she was required to live. She must have considered herself very lucky to
Darren Sherborne
have got work and accommodation in one go. However, in this very sad story, this was not a fairy tale ending. She was, according to the court, the victim of abuse in the household and after a period within the house she was dismissed and evicted onto the street. The claim found its way to the tribunal and then up to appeal. In short, the head of the house argued that the employment was illegal and therefore the young lady was not
entitled to claim discrimination. I imagine that this case will polarise opinion. On the one hand you have a girl who is vulnerable, comes to this country for a better life and falls victim to abuse by an employer to whom she owes everything (it’s the stuff of a Dickens novel). On the other, you have an illegal immigrant with no business being in the country to start with, using our legal system to sue someone who was good enough to give her a job when she really should not have been here and was employed illegally. The judgment in this case, which has been almost totally unreported, is significant for us as a society not because of one woman’s loss or gain, but because following the established approach to illegality or not sets out what we, as a society, will condone as acceptable behaviour toward the disadvantaged in our society, however they got here. If we take the view that they should have no rights in relation to discrimination, where do we draw the line on what is acceptable abuse? If we allow the woman to claim, do we invite anyone from overseas to enter illegally and then simply claim all the rights of an established citizen? The court in this case rules that the employer in this case could not get away with it. The court separated the abuse from the illegality and said that the two issues were separate. The employer could not rely on his own illegal activity in employing the girl to get away with abuse. Presumably however the girl will need to spend her award for discrimination back in Nigeria. Darren Sherborne is a partner at Sherbornes Solicitors LLP. www.sherbornesllp.co.uk
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We provide for 36 residents and are situated, with our own gardens, close to the centre of Charlton Kings. We take pride in being able to offer a diverse array of services. We offer permanent, respite or day care.
Independence is ac)vely encouraged and a full )me Ac)vi)es Co-ordinator is employed to ensure the varied hobbies and interests of residents are maintained and encouraged.
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Tayabali Tomlin challenge the stereotypical view of accountants, their office space, of course, follows suit...
THE EXCEPTION TO THE RULE Tayabali Tomlin is unlike any other firm of accountants. Being different, challenging the status quo, inspiring great business and changing lives are all prominent features of the firm’s strategy and brand. All of which makes for a strong and lasting impression on visitors to their new offices in Imperial Square, Cheltenham. The firm’s modern brand image, innovative mission and unique approach are clearly reflected in the bold brand colours on the walls, contemporary wooden flooring and stylish fixtures. Tayabali Tomlin’s reception area is light, bright and stylish with the shiny
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wing of a DC3 airliner experiencing a second life as the reception desk. Certainly very different from the stereotypical staid view many have of an accountant’s office. The entrance hall has a quirky stencil of a bicycle painted on the wall, and a vine motif stencil leads you up the stairs to the boardroom or further down the corridor to ‘The Vine’, an entrepreneurial hub designed for clients to meet, eat, drink and network. This three roomed networking space with a contemporary bistro menu and outside space is a first for Cheltenham and certainly catches the imagination.
The board room upstairs has a blue theme, softened by the warm Cotswold stone of the Town Hall, the view of which fills all four floor-to-ceiling length windows. The original regency features have been discreetly celebrated and work harmoniously with the understated contemporary touches, which can be seen everywhere.
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Working with innovative interior designers, Marlin Office Interiors, Partner Aynsley Damery, planned the remarkable refurbishment of the regency building over the last 12 months. The firm, with an office in Moreton-in-Marsh and London, had recognised that Cheltenham is becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial businesses with new creative and innovative companies being formed in or moving to the town. It was important to have an office that was right in the thick of it, and the property on Imperial Square
became available at just the right time. There is great synergy between the building design and the Tayabali Tomlin brand image. The firm differentiate themselves from the rest of the market by building the value of the entrepreneurial companies they work with, employing entrepreneurial ethics as a firm, and always looking to innovate their offering, ensuring optimum success for their clients. All of this is backed up with an exceptional service offering, a talented and ambitious workforce and strong core values within the team. Like the regency quality of the building on Imperial Square, the Tayabali Tomlin offering has been diligently planned, designed and structured to result in the best there is. On top of this, clients of the firm have grown to expect a variety of added value services such as
strategic planning days, financial modelling, entrepreneurial education and social media training. This is echoed in the contemporary design of the office’s interior, not to mention the entrepreneurial business hub in the office’s basement. It’s fair to say that with both Tayabali Tomlin, the accountants, and their Imperial Square offices, added value and elegant extras are the order of the day.
Tayabali Tomlin 20 Imperial Square Cheltenham GL50 1QZ www.tayabalitomlin.com Tel: 01242 583772
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Mathew Waddington answers your family questions Q
I am in the process of splitting up with my wife, and have been told that I will have to go to Court where the divorce would all be very expensive and contested. We are trying to get on well for the sake of our children. Does it always have to go to Court?
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In two words – certainly not. I am divorced myself, and get on very well with my ex wife, and our divorce was settled without either of us setting a foot inside a Courtroom. The vast majority of cases do not go to a Final Hearing, and depending on how reasonable the parties are and how well they get on, I usually expect the parties to reach a compromise which can be put in the place of a Court Order, albeit you do not have to actually go to Court to get the Order, it is sent into the Judge as paperwork. Parties can agree themselves without the need for legal advice, albeit of course I would always say that they are at a disadvantage as they do not know what they are entitled to, and that they should always seek some initial legal advice before attempting to come to an agreement. If you are your wife are not able to come to an agreement then you could always attempt Mediation. This tends generally to be cheaper than taking it fully through solicitors and is certainly cheaper than taking it all the way through to a Final Hearing.
If the most important thing for you is to be able to have a good relationship for the sake of your children, then I also offer Collaborative Law, which can be known as 'The Friendly Divorce'. I recognise that it is a very emotional and difficult time, having been through it myself. However, Collaborative Law is a process by which both parties will have a series of meetings with their Collaborative Lawyers in an attempt to come to an agreement. The whole process is based on there being open and frank discussions, with the values of the parties being at the centre of the entire process. The usual value is that parties wish to be able to get along very well for the sake of their children. If Mediation or Collaborative Law are not for you, then there is a process by which we are able to exchange some financial information and negotiate and come to agreement before going to Court. It is only a minority of cases that will go to Court, and certainly less than 5% of cases will end up at a Final Hearing stage. Please feel free to make an appointment to come in and see Mathew Waddington for a free hour in order to discuss your options.
You can contact Mathew on 01242 851619 or by emailing mwaddington@jordans-solicitors.com. If any reader would like to send in a question to Jordans Solicitors to be answered either privately or on this page, please email your question to questions@jordans-solicitors.com
No liability is accepted for the advice given in this article in respect of individual matters. For tailored advice contact Jordans Solicitors on 01242 851619.
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Christmas Menu 2014 STARTERS... Spiced Parsnip and apple soup served with bread Seared Scallops served with celeriac puree, confit beetroot and a micro herb salad Beef Carpaccio served with a pickles vegetable salad and a horseradish cream Chicken Liver Parfait served with a spicy tomato and caramelised onion chutney and brown toast Deep Fried Smoked Brie served with fig chutney and a rocket salad MAINS... Turkey and Stuffing Ballotine served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pigs in blankets and gravy Slow cooked Lamb Shoulder served with dauphinoise potatoes, pea and mint puree, seasonal vegetables and a red wine jus Pan-Fried Sea Bass served on a potato and herb rosti with spiced squash puree, globe artichokes and baby leeks Duck Breast Served with a fondant potato, braised red cabbage, green beans and a port jus Salmon Fillet served with saffron potatoes, warm fennel and mooli salad and a lemon dressing Butternut squash stuffed with puy lentils and wild mushrooms served on a root vegetable consommé DESSERTS... Christmas Pudding served with brandy custard Salted Caramel Cheesecake served with a bourbon vanilla ice cream Plum Tarte Tatin served with a cinnamon cream Lemon and Blackberry Posset served with shortbread Cheese Board 2 Course £22.50 3 Courses £28.50 Includes Coffee and Mince Pies Available from 1st December, four or more people. Booking and pre-order is essential Tel: 01242 820 410 - E-Mail: cravenarms@live.co.uk
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Christmas Menu 3 Courses – £24.95 Per Person
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Starters Butternut Squash Soup with pickled Wild Mushrooms and toasted Pumpkin seeds Salmon Gravadlax with Beetroot puree served with Rocket and Cucumber salad Chicken Liver and Leek Terrine served with Apple and Date Chutney and Melba toast
Mains (All the main courses are served with seasonal vegetables)
Turkey Breast Roulade – with sage and cranberry stuffing, roasted chestnuts and saffron pomme puree and Cranberry jus Pan fried Duck with Dauphinoise potatoes and Cointreau sauce Turbot fillet served with Saffron pomme puree, Courgette strips and Dill/Lemon sauce Pan fried Rib Eye steak, Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta with Red wine and Tarragon jus Winter Vegetable Gratin served with Basil Pesto
Desserts Sticky Toffee Pudding, Whisky sauce and Winter-berry compote Vanilla and Raspberry Crème Brûlée with Cinnamon shortbread biscuit Cranberry Cheesecake
15 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SW
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Style Event Jonathon Rooke and Gail Daley
Lucy Dowie and Ben Axford Charles and Wandee Russell
Sam Brewin, Charlie Hill and Fiona Hend erson
Adrian May, John Henry and Bill Daley
Mike and Penny Smith
Cirencester businesses get the picture A pop-up art exhibition held at a Cire ncester pub enjoyed a successful opening nigh t. The Crown Inn has recently opened its new upstairs function room – The Gallery, and to celebrate this put on a one off art exhi bition. Local companies Artventure and The Stag Gallery, who are a traditional gallery teamed up for – Remixing Imagination, a mix of young contemporary Cotswold artis ts and classic canvas art.
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THE MAN BEHIND THE FOOD F
ood has always had an incredibly important role in my life. My family has a rich background in the hospitality industry so it was no surprise to them when I showed an interest in cooking. I can’t remember a time when it wasn’t an interest of mine.One of my earliest memories is of sitting watching my Grandmother cooking up a storm on Sundays and being desperate to help – or more likely lick the spoon! I’ve worked mostly in and around the Cotswolds with brief forays up to London for the past 12 years and I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with
some of the best Chefs in the world, including Marcus Wareing. The Cotswolds is my home though so I was thrilled to join the team at Cirencester’s first luxury hotel, the Kings Head. The vision of the team behind this hotel is immense. The interiors coupled with the overall concept will result in a hotel like no other in the Cotswolds and I’m really proud to be a part of it. My aim is to put the Kings Head on the culinary map and to build an excellent reputation within the town and furthermore, the Cotswolds itself. I first started cooking at the age of
We find out all about the Head Chef of the Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester, Wayne Sullivan 12 in Food Technology at school and I loved it.That led me to the obvious option of Catering College on leaving school and as soon as I started I knew that I’d found my niche. I’m a firm believer in having to start at the bottom and work your way up. If you have worked your way around a professional kitchen, nothing will faze you. My first job in a kitchen was washing up in a pub that belonged to my parent’s friends. I was so short that I couldn’t reach the bottom of the sink and had to stand on
“ONE OF MY EARLIEST MEMORIES IS OF SITTING WATCHING MY GRANDMOTHER’S COOKING UP A STORM ON SUNDAYS AND BEING DESPERATE TO HELP – OR MORE LIKELY LICK THE SPOON!” upturned bottle crates. The Chefs used to think it hilarious to dunk me in every now and then. I’ve certainly come a long way and I’m really looking forward to breathing life into the restaurant at the Kings Head. The restaurant will be at the heart of the hotel, rather like this hotel used to be at the heart of Cirencester. We’re aiming to create an offering that will alter people’s perceptions of what hotel restaurant food is like. The restaurant will be relaxed and accessible but that premise won’t mean that we are relaxed about flavours or appearance, our dishes will still wow.
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Roasted Fillet & Slow Cooked Belly of Gloucester Old Spot, Black Pudding Bon Bons & Bourbon Jus INGREDIENTS: Pork 400g Trimmed Pork Fillet 600g Pork Belly – Bones Removed & Skin Scored 2 Granny Smiths Apples, sliced – No Need to Peel or Core Black Pudding Bon Bons 200g Black Pudding 1 Beaten Egg 100g Plain Flour 100g Breadcrumbs Boubon Jus 500ml Chicken Stock 200ml Apple Juice 50ml Boubon PREPARATION: • Preheat the oven to 120°C. • Line a 2” deep roasting tray with parchment paper and layer the sliced apples inside. • Place the pork belly on top of this and
cover with another sheet of parchment and kitchen foil, taking care to ensure all the edges are completed slealed. • Place the tray in the middle of a pre heated oven (120°C) and leave to cook for roughly 6 hours (possibly more for exceptionally thick pieces of belly). • Prepare and cook the pork belly at least 24 hours in advance so it has time to cook and set in the fridge. • When this is cooked, remove carefully from the tray and place on a second parchment lined tray and wrap tightly in cling flim. Allow to cool in fridge for 18 hours. Set aside the apples for the sauce. When set, carefully portion the belly into 4 even sized squares. • For the sauce, take the apples from cooking the pork and place in a saucepan and gently warm. Turn the heat up and pour the Bourbon in, taking care to burn off the alcohol. • When the flame has gone out, pour in the apple juice and bring to the boil for about 5 minutes to reduce by half. Then pour in the stock and boil once again, reduce to a simmer and reduce by
half again, until the jus is the right consistency to coat the back of a spoon. • The Black Pudding Bon Bons are very easy. Remove the outer casing and break down the black pudding with your hands or the back of a fork. When broken, take a teaspoon of black pudding and roil into a ball using the palms of your hands. • When complete, roll them in flour, egg and then breadcrumbs and gently fry at approximately 150°C until golden brown. Alternatively, pop them in the oven on a greased tray, they won’t be as golden or crispy but still just as delicious. • To cook the pork fillet, season lightly and place in a medium heat frying pan, turning to caramelise each side evenly, ensuring not to burn. When golden coloured all over, remove from the pan and place on a roasting tray with the pork belly and place in the oven on a moderate heat 180°C for 10 minutes. By Wayne Sullivan, Head Chef of the Kings Head, Cirencester
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TEE TIME This month, Shane Duff, reveals what will leave him wanting to retreat to the confines of his lounge this month...
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I always look forward to September. For me, it signifies the beginning of The Ryder Cup. If you haven’t heard of this before, let me tell you more. The best golfers from the United States and Europe all join together to compete in the pressure cooker that is, The Ryder Cup. There are four majors in the golfing calendar and if you speak to the players, this is definitely the fifth. Listen to their words, watching their body language and their shots will tell you that this event means as much to them as any other event they play in. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? You may wonder what makes The Ryder Cup so important, well I think it is because it is rooted in the players misspent youths. When other schoolboy athletes, the so-called ‘real athletes’, were playing rugby, football cricket amongst others, the golfers were on the range, earbuds in their canals, doing the lonely, methodical boring groove that leads to golfing excellence. A certain excellence that will stand them in good stead when the worlds eyes are watching; the heart is pounding and the palms are sweating. The margins for error in golf are miniscule and what these players can do
is something else. Pressure is an unmeasurable component of sport but will impact on all players that weekend. Anyone who has played golf before will be familiar with the feeling that comes alongside standing on the first tee in front of prying eyes. All you want to do is avoid looking stupid, “Anything remotely straight will do”, you utter to yourself.You end up gripping the club like you are on a white knuckle ride at Alton Towers in a quest to steer the little white ball off in the direction you want. It is exhiliarating. I have written that whole weekend off in my diary and I will gladly become a hermit for three days. I will stock the cupboards with food from Europe and the States, and might even go as far as getting some rascal shorts that replicate the USA flag. Or, perhaps not... Get yourself tuned in for three days on the 26-28th September. Twitter: @duffo16
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“I always wanted to be a pilot!” We meet Gloucester Rugby player, Nick Wood, ahead of the new season kicking off this September
1) How do you feel on this forthcoming season, are you feeling optimistic? I’m feeling very optimistic. I feel we’ve assembled an incredibly strong group of players and coaches with a fantastic balance across the squad. Hopefully we can build from the bottom up as a group and take the club forward, both on and off the pitch.
2) What have you made of David Humphreys and his team since he has taken over? I’ve been very impressed with all of the coaching staff and even though they’ve only been here a short while, they’ve managed to get a great response from the players with their passion for the game and their coaching styles. 3) Marlon Devonish Olympic sprinter on the coaching staff has he made you quicker? It’s been a great opportunity to work with Marlon. In terms of pure speed, that is more the focus for the backs. With the forwards, Marlon’s focus has been to improve running mechanics, to allow us to generate more power into contact and to be more explosive off the mark.
4) How have the new signings fitted in? Who has impressed you the most? The new signings have really taken the training intensity up another level,
whether through their own abilities or because other players around them are inspired to work harder and push themselves. The best bit is all the lads have fitted in seamlessly with their banter and become part of the group right from the start. Richard Hibbard is quite a character, always wheeling and dealing with the latest products. Don’t you dare touch his golden locks, though!
“BATH AND LEICESTER AT HOME ARE THE REAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SEASON, SUCH INTENSITY FROM THE PLAYER AND THE CROWD.“ 5) What Premiership game do you look for on the fixture list and gets you most excited? Bath and Leicester at home are the real highlights for the season, such intensity from the player and the crowd. In the tight, physical games you can really cut the atmosphere with a knife. Outside of the Premiership, there aren’t many true away games left, most places are done on a day’s round trip, so the occasional away fixture in Europe is always enjoyable, both for the rugby and it’s one of the few remaining occasions when we get to have a few beers with the travelling fans.
6) Any ambitions for this season? Quite simply to get back to the Gloucester of old, in terms of the way we play our rugby. It is what the club’s heritage demands. This quote sums it up for me: “The Holy Writ of Gloucester Rugby Club demands: first, that the
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE… Cotswold Restaurant? Made by Bob, Cirencester Cotswold Pub? The Village Pub, Barnsley (I grew up in the village) Shop? Hugo Boss Gadget? My Weber Barbecue Meal? Steak with Macaroni Cheese Fruit? Strawberry Actor? Brendan Gleeson Comedian? Rhod Gilbert Sportsman? Roger Federer Car? AC Cobra Walk in the Cotswolds? Leckhampton Hill Best mate at the club? The Physio!
forwards shall win the ball; second, that the forwards shall keep the ball; and third, the backs shall buy the beer.” – Doug Ibbotson
7) If you were not a professional Rugby player, what would you be? I studied languages at school and university, so I’m not sure what path that would have led me down – some form of travel most likely – something that my job for the last 12 years has afforded me in abundance. Growing up, I always wanted to be a pilot and I’m fortunate to be good mates with a very kind man who has taken me flying in all sorts of aircraft around the country. COTSWOLD STYLE SEPTEMBER 2014 139
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Two free admission tickets. Pass for the VIP car park. Lunch for two in the exclusive VIP hospitality unit. Personal hosting through the day. An exclusive chauffeured tour of the course at some point during the day. Meet some of the leading riders and officials. A day pass for two to the Aquarias Spa at Whatley Manor Hotel.
This year the Horse Trials at Gatcombe Park will take place over the weekend of 19th/20th/21st September 2014 The popular Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa sponsored event, held annually at the home of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Gatcombe Park, will this year also host the 25th Anniversary of the Middlebridge Scimitar. The most famous owner of a Middlebridge Scimitar being HRH The Princess Royal herself! The Scimitar Anniversary Event will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September and will feature a display of 40 Middlebridge Scimitars from all over Europe and the UK A feature of these Anniversary celebrations will be an invitation to spectators to vote for their choice of the best presented/most interesting car on display. The winning car and owner will be presented with an award on Sunday afternoon Starting at 9.00am on both days, Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country phases run throughout. The event attracts many interesting shops, which will include the Gatcombe Collection. At various times during both Saturday and Sunday HRH The Princess Royal will present prizes and awards. Gatcombe Park is situated at Hampton Fields, mid-way between
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Minchinhampton and Avening; the event will be signposted from both directions. Spectator admission is £6 for a car and all occupants and £4 for a programme. For full information about directions accommodation, timetable and all entries visit the event web site: www.gatcombehorsetrials.co.uk
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Say no to Waste The first week of September is Zero Waste Week. It's a National endeavour with an international following, but it all began here in Gloucestershire Fundamentally it’s about recycling – the idea is to not throw anything away into landfill but to compost, recycle or reuse all your waste. Of course, this leads to an inevitable focus on how we shop. Packaging - is it or is it not a ludicrously overdone practice? Sometimes if I unpackage my weekly shop before putting everything away, the wrapping fills up a bin liner. Reducing that waste to Zero means taking your reusable container to the shops and getting the butcher to fill it up instead of buying the pre-packed portions. Extra effort and planning are required, but imagine if we all did it? Mrs Green is behind the concept of not putting anything into landfill. Living on the outskirts of the Forest of Dean, Mrs Green and her family managed a Zero Waste YEAR. In general they put their wheelie bin out.... not fortnightly... but annually. If I forget to put the bins out once, the front of the house starts to look like my own personal landfill site after a just a few days. I could reduce my waste – possibly even to nothing for one week (remember, empty wine bottles count as recycling) – but this would involve me having toast for every meal or eating out. All week. I clearly need some ‘better practice’ advice. Back to Mrs Green (real name Rachelle Strauss)... The ‘Green’ family have a website stuffed with tips on waste reduction at home and work. From getting rid of junk mail, to starting a compost heap, there’s probably something on there that even the most avid environmentalists don’t know about yet. Compost is an easy one for me... with two dogs and several cats, leftover food is pretty much limited to egg shells and tea bags. Sadly I kept leaving the food composting bin behind when dragging the wheelies up the drive, until it became a brimfull festering mess of goo. Even more sadly, this was then accidentally knocked flying, launching the putrid liquid full pelt, horizontally across the driveway when the terrier saw 146 SEPTEMBER 2014 COTSWOLD STYLE
“IF I FORGET TO PUT THE BINS OUT ONCE, THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE STARTS TO LOOK LIKE MY OWN PERSONAL LANDFILL SITE AFTER A JUST A FEW DAYS.” fit to run straight over it. Well. He MUST take the most direct route possible if he is ever to stand a chance of actually catching and eating any of the elusive cats. Anyway, the theme for this year’s National Zero Waste Week is ‘One More Thing’. Make it manageable. Whatever your current level of recycling, just add a simple extra. My aim is to ditch the supermarket carrier bags once and for all. All this will involve for me, is remembering to put my Bag For Life back in the car when I’ve unloaded it. IfI bought a new one every time I went shopping and forgot it I’d have roughly 800 by now. Our children all seem to be amazing environmentalists. There’s still plenty of talk about landfill versus incineration –
especially here in Gloucestershire – and a few people claim that some of our recycling efforts may be a waste of time, but I’m fed up of getting told off by the kids for chucking empty tins or potato peelings in the ‘normal’ bin. They’ve realised they’re going to inherit this planet and while I’m busy raising them, they’re busy trying to retrain me, to make sure there’s something left. For more details about Zero Waste Week (Sept 1st-7th) or Mr and Mrs Green... go to www.myzerowaste.com
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