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THE COTSWOLDS PREMIER LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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JANUARY 2017

INTERVIEWS FASHION EVENTS INTERIORS PROPERTY BUSINESS TRAVEL SPORT

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Hot Property

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with former Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards We feature some of the most beautiful properties that are for sale or to let in and around the Cotswolds

Ten out of Ten A property treasure in Upper Slaughter

Interiors Style A burst of yellow

Castaway With Breakfast TV’s Lorraine Kelly

Through the Garden Gate A five star experience

A Winter Wonderland Skiing in the Canadian Rockies

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Here we go again

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Out and About Your guide to the very best events

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DIY in the Snow

Another New Year resolution

Explain the Market Stress in the workplace

Love is in the Air Valentines Day Gift guide

Schools Report Featuring independent education

Soup Kitchen Healthy and comforting recipes for winter

Get into Weights A New Year fitness solution

Drone Skiing The latest craze from the slopes

What are the Odds?

Early betting stakes for the 2017 Cheltenham Festival

Mrs & Mr Jones Exploring the music of Salzburg

New Year, New You Treats and treatments for a fresh start

Get on The Piste Fashion for the snow and slopes

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happening in and around The Cotswolds this month Boys tackling the chores

56 The Bottle of Sauce Launch Party 79 Launch of the New Dean Close Cookery School

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Welcome

A very Happy 2017 to you all!

After the excesses of the festive season January can always seem rather a gloomy month so I hope this New Year’s edition will provide you with some upliftment through the dark and cold nights of the month ahead.

If you are planning on some winter fun and heading off to snowy pistes, we have an abundance of articles to cover the ski season. Nigel Aplin has met with former Olympic ski jumper and local hero Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards. Eddie’s inspiring story covers his upbringing in Cheltenham to his ruckus with the British Olympic Association.

We take you to the winter wonderland slopes of the Canadian Rockies and feature the new craze of drone skiing. Fashion updates come from Katie Colbert-Smith who has put together a collection of the coolest skiwear and warmest styles for the après ski parties.

For many, the new year brings about plenty of health resolutions from getting fit to losing weight. Our Fitness Expert Luciano Kydd gets you on track with some fitness routines, Rachel Cappuccini has devised some healthy but comforting soup recipes and there are plenty of treatments and products available in the Mind, Body & Soul section.

January’s Schools Report features the latest news from a selection of the county’s independent schools while Bradley Salisbury Headmaster of Dean Close in Cheltenham discusses the concept that achievement is the result of effort and perseverance.

I hope you all have a lovely January.

Best wishes,

Emma Logan, Editor editor@stylemagazines.co.uk

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EDDIE ‘THE EAGLE’ EDWARDS Nigel Aplin met with Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, former British Olympic Ski-Jumping legend PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGUS BETHUNE I’m not ever so sure it would happen anywhere else in the world. We’re not prone to fish and chips on a plate preferring them to be battered and greasy in some old newsprint. Equally we prefer our politicians to be ‘fru fru’ and frivolous, balls twanging dangerously to an overworked bossa nova.

Of course The British do it very well and I don’t think anybody could, or indeed would, want to do it any better.

Take that back, I don’t think its British at all, its English. The Scots don’t do glorious amateurism do they, Murray over Henman?

Many years ago, boys and girls, The Olympics were for sportsmen from nations other than ours who won many medals because, well, we didn’t do The Olympics back then. We certainly didn’t do snow, as we are a wet and windy nation, so the Winter Olympics usually found a place on our TV screens well after News at Ten. Cue the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary when, without doubt, the sexiest, most dazzling and yet destined to be one of the most controversial Olympians of all time, stole the show.

Somebody who could melt ice with the flick of a skate and the twitch of a thigh, the perfect fusion of steel and sinew, an ice maiden who coupled east with west and the most sensuous triple salchow ever executed by man or beast, indeed I’ve always had an undying desire 12 JANUARY 2017 COTSWOLD STYLE

to be reincarnated as her left skate Katarina Witt.

Since then secret state files on this double gold medallist have revealed that the most glamorous and popular sporting figure in the former East Germany was no less than a Bond type spy, capping all Bond girls, to such an extent that the Stasi considered her a partner and one of their greatest secret weapons.

These disclosures revealed that Ms Witt, who posed naked for Playboy in 1998, was one of the East German regime's most willing accomplices. The state gave her cars, accommodation and a passport enabling her to travel to the West. In return she co-operated fully and promised not to defect.

What a story …

Rewind, rewind and what a bummer.

As far as my Editor and the rest of you

salt and vinegared fish and chippers are concerned, the story of that Olympics was not about the divine Ms Witt but a plasterer from Cheltenham who could ski quite well, decided to ski jump instead, made a bit of a ‘Mr Magoo’ of himself and became globally acclaimed as ‘Eddie The Eagle.’

Looking back I always thought the moustached and bespectacled Eddie looked a little like my geography teacher with a hint of Walter Senior from Breaking Bad. In a Stroud coffee house, he has lost his hair, moustache and glasses but looks reasonably fit and well to me. I wonder what Katarina Witt looks like after all these years. I do hope Eddie never met her, it really doesn’t compute. I don’t ask.

The film Eddie the Eagle was actually launched last year, having been in script and concept for well over twenty years.

It’s actually a great film with only a few inaccuracies; Eddie has always in fact got on with his father. It reminds me a little of Chariots of Fire meets Billy Elliot, Billy ends up dancing at The Royal Ballet and Eddie …

Good man Eddie, he’s very proud of the film and so he should be. Don’t go away though, with the idea that Eddie is a bobble hat short of a bobble. Prick me with an ice pick; he’s that sharp. Do I think he turned to ski jumping because there was no publicity opportunity in downhill skiing? Yes. Do I think he >>>

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revelled in the hullabaloo generated by a ski jumper who couldn’t jump very far? Yes. Do I think it set him up as an overnight celebrity? Yes. Do I blame him? No, I like him. Would I prefer to be interviewing Katarina Witt? You bet!

Eddie's career was not pre-ordained. Actually it was, but not as a ski jumper. He grew up in working-class Cheltenham, where his mother worked at an aluminium-door factory; and his father, his father’s father and his father’s father’s father were all plasterers. Eddie certainly hasn’t got a problem with plastering, he's good at it and earns money from it but from the first moment he first strapped on skis during a school trip to Italy in his early teens he knew he was hooked on white powder.

“I really did eat, breathe, live and sleep skiing. All I wanted to do was to go to the Gloucester Ski slope and rattle down as fast as I could. I really couldn’t get enough of it. No doubt, I was a ski freak geek. I’ve always preferred individualist sport competing against yourself rather than relying on a team. Not to say that I didn’t play team sports; football and 14 JANUARY 2017 COTSWOLD STYLE

playing rugby at Cheltenham Rugby Club and using the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham to build up my fitness and physique.”

Within four years he was racing with the British National team. Unable to afford lift tickets, he switched to the then cheaper sport of ski jumping. During the summer of 1986, eighteen months before the Olympics, the 22-year-old resolved to take time off from plastering and see how far he could go, literally.

He had no money, no coach, no equipment and no team, “Britain had never competed in the event. I slept in my mum’s Cavalier, grubbed food out of rubbish bins and once even camped out in a Finnish mental hospital. From shovelling snow to scrubbing floors, there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do to jump more. At Gloucester, I learned to jump over my friends and then off the slopes into the carpark. Nor was there anything or anybody could do to keep me from jumping. Following one disastrous landing, I continued with my head tied up in a pillowcase, toothache-fashion to keep a broken jaw in place.”

His distances improved. Slightly.

Though he shattered the unofficial British 70-metre record, it was noted that the old mark, set in the 1920s, wasn’t much more than a hop, skip and a jump.

Eddie first represented Great Britain at the 1987 World Championships and was ranked 55th in the world. This performance qualified him, as the sole British applicant, for the 1988 Winter Olympics. At that time, he was the British ski jumping record holder despite finishing last in the 70m and 90m events.

Shortly after the 1988 Olympics, the entry requirements were strengthened in order to make it impossible for anyone to follow his example. In what became known as the ‘Eddie the Eagle Rule’, Olympic hopefuls had to compete in international events and be placed in the top 30 percent or the top 50 competitors, whichever was fewer. Undeterred, Eddie carried on training. Despite making huge advances in performance, he failed to qualify for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville (France), the 1994 Games in Lillehammer (Norway) and 1998 Games in Nagano (Japan).

Donald Trump continually contends that ‘controversy sells,’ no news yet that he intends to add Eddie to his PR team but Eddie would certainly agree with

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“I really did eat, breathe, live and sleep skiing. All I wanted to do was to go to the Gloucester Ski slope and rattle down as fast as I could.

I really couldn’t get enough of it.”

him, “The odd slip, tumble and bumble here, huddle and cuddle there and the press had me down as the accident prone but loveable ski jumper. When I arrived in Calgary in the middle of the night, the airport should have been pretty empty. It wasn’t and for good measure there was a big banner welcoming Eddie the Eagle.”

There had already been murmurs circulating about Eddie in the international ski jumping teams fuelled by stories of his string tied ski helmet snapping in full flight and landing further than Eddie ever did. In fact, The Eagle didn’t have any proper kit at all, having relied on people like Horace Barton in Cheltenham who helped him out every now and then. “It was ‘The big boys’ who really helped me out, the Austrian team gave me a pair of skis after which I jumped even better, the Germans gave me a proper suit and the Italians gave me a new helmet and goggles. They also all chipped in by feeding me as I couldn't afford a hotel; they used to bring me back rolls, cheese, bananas, anything really.”

There’s no point in reporting the facts, results and statistics of Eddie’s ski jump Olympics. In all honesty, he wasn’t part of the real competition, at the very most he was competing against himself. He readily admits that his home audience

had a vague understanding of skiing from ‘Ski Sunday’, a kind of Top Gear for winter sports programme that transcended the sport itself. They watched the sport to thrill over the dramatic falls that befell downhill skiers at full pelt.

Eddie’s genius worked out that the ultimate fall occurred not in downhill but the ski jump itself. I myself have stood atop the Olympic Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo and have never viewed anything as truly daunting and awe inspiring in my life. There’s a little dot at the end of a seeming sheer drop which is the landing area, sheer liquid fear.

We all know that top ski jumpers can jump; it’s a question of how far. With Eddie we were never quite sure if he could jump and therefore, how far he might fall. That was it in essence, the glorious amateur to end all amateurs pitching his life against a wall of ice, a sporting ‘snuff ’ movie to end all movies.

Of course, the line had been well rehearsed, ‘The Eagle Has Landed’, but it was real, very real and certainly no given.

I believe people were genuinely on their edge of their seats. I can think of no other sporting event which could encapsulate such fearful anticipation. It was a moment in time and that was the magic that capitulated Eddie to sofa sitting with Burt Reynolds on The Johnny Carson show, store openings, cruise lecture tours, soap opera sets and the general celebrity rigmarole.

I’m not sure how much money he made or how many fame groupies beat a path to his bed, I’m not sure that even he knows. He deserves every penny and bedpost notch; he saw an opportunity and took it. The only part I never really knew was how much of a passion he actually had for skiing and still has. That makes it real.

In every good ‘zero to hero’ film there’s a bad guy, in Eddie’s case the really serious competitors who saw Eddie as

eclipsing their achievements and bringing the sport into disrepute. As a prophet in his own country is despised by his fellow countrymen, so it was with The Eagle, “My teammates didn't like me very much, neither did the British Olympic Association or the British Ski Federation.

I wasn’t one of the boys and I didn’t play by their rules. They were sponsored; I wasn’t so I had to get my sponsorship where I could.”

Eddie hasn’t got anything really good to say about the British Olympic Association at all, seeing too much money going into a small number of sports that don’t need it and too much cream finding its way into the bowls of the fat cats that run the BOA. “They didn’t want to know me before the Olympics, during it, afterwards, or, indeed at any time since.”

In turn, I’m sure they see him as laughing all the way to the bank and never the twain shall meet. It’s that fish and chip paper rustle again; the British disease that doesn’t like people making money from channels that The Establishment see and smell as ‘fishy.’

Our Eddie, you see, did it as The Americans would do, pulling themselves up by their own bootlaces, serving burgers and coke whilst taking the next jump singing ‘Land of The Free’. Go back and watch Chariots of Fire and tell me it’s really all about the Corinthian spirit. Most stories are about how the little guy took on the big bad world and won. Apparently even Jaws isn’t actually about a shark.

After all of these years, he’s still Eddie the Eagle, albeit grounded in every sense.

He’s still opportunistic, divorced but still eyeing the slopes, with two clearly adored, young daughters. I’m convinced he’s still quite mad but with a gentle ageing eccentricity. On second thoughts I’m not sure Katarina Witt would have aged quite so well. Although he’s now quite bald on top, The Eagle has.

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In 2014 I became a Negotiator and developed Knight Frank Cheltenham’s Apartment Division. My sole focus is apartment sales and I assist anyone wishing to sell or buy a quality apartment in the town.

415 offices across 58 countries with a database that is inter-linked, which gives us first class access to buyers worldwide. Whilst we are proud of our extensive global coverage, we are still fundamentally a local agent, hence offering our clients the best of both worlds.

Q. What is the highest and lowest value apartment that you sold in 2016?

A. After an initial wobble in confidence the vast majority of people have taken the view that ‘life goes on’ and numbers of applicants searching for apartments in the town have increased.

Of particular note, there has been an increased number of overseas buyers looking to capitalise on the favourable exchange rates and first time buyers enjoying record low interest rates.

Perhaps a more influential factor effecting the apartment market was the change made in April 2016 to stamp duty tax for second home owners.

Despite these changes the housing market has on the whole remained robust and the general feeling of caution which characterised much of last year has now been replaced by optimism.

A. The highest priced property was a penthouse on Montpellier Spa Road, which achieved close to its guide price of £1,350,000. The apartment was impressive with over 2,500 square feet of beautifully appointed accommodation. The lowest value apartment was also on Montpellier Spa Road and was a one bedroom first floor balcony apartment at a guide of £285,000. In total, I was involved in the sale of over £14m worth of apartments during 2016.

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Q. What are your thoughts on the year ahead for Cheltenham’s apartment market?

A. 2016 finished well for our apartment division with record sales totalling over £6m in value in the last quarter. We are expecting this positive picture to continue in 2017, with lack of supply, favourable exchange rates and continuing low interest rates sustaining market activity. There remains little doubt that the market will be unsettled again in March with the issuing of Article 50, however the expectation of the further weakening of sterling may

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Cor-Ten out of Ten Amanda MacCaw visits an unexpected treasure in Upper Slaughter eathering steel, or to use its trademark name, Cor-Ten steel, is a material which was developed in the USA. The name comes from a mash up of the terms ‘Corrosion resistance’, and ‘tensile strength’. It resists corrosion by forming a protective coating of iron

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oxide, and develops an earthy colour as it ages. It was developed for, amongst other things, railroad track construction. So far, not so glamorous.

But in 1964, the Finnish architect Eero Saarinen used Corten for the exterior structure of the John Deere Headquarters – meeting Deere & Company President William Hewitt’s brief that the several buildings should be ‘modern in concept, but should not give the effect of being especially sophisticated or glossy. They should be down to earth and rugged.’

Saarinen, who sadly died before the project was complete, was clearly ahead of his time. It is only in the last couple of decades that Corten has been more widely embraced by architects to create interesting projects.

In 2008 the material was used by Sarah Wrigglesworth Architects to clad a canoe club in a post-industrial wasteland site in south west London.

The users, who had previously made do with two old shipping containers as their club, are reputed to have said, “We used to operate out of a couple of rusty boxes, but that now we have a new building, we operate out of a couple of rusty boxes.”

Last year, the architecture website www.archdaily.com compiled a list of their nine most innovative and striking uses of weathering steel. The list ranged from a tiny Dovecote Studio at Snape Maltings by Haworth Tompkins, to the vast Broadcasting Place, a mixeduse development in Leeds, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, and

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described as ‘the most notable addition to the Leeds skyline in decades’. The landmark building rises to 23 storeys and provides around 110,000 square feet of offices, teaching spaces and student residences.

Once you start looking out for it, you’ll find Corten steel constructions cropping up all over the place – and I’m delighted to say that the Cotswolds is no exception. Upper Slaughter is as reliably Cotswolds as it’s possible to be.

The village is surrounded by beautifully manicured rolling countryside; the River Eye burbles nearby; and the village is home to the renowned Lords of the Manor Hotel and its Michelin starred restaurant.

Until last year there were few, if any, buildings that could have been

described as remotely non-vernacular.

But now, thanks to a collaboration between the author, Jeanette Winterson (most famously Oranges are not the only fruit), and one of London’s most admired architects, Chris Dyson, the village has a piece of architecture that should have filled that elusive number ten spot in Arch Daily’s list.

Winterson bought The Gasworks in 2008 and set about renovating the collapsing building. Unfortunately, she and the planners didn’t see eye to eye; their restrictions on what she could and couldn’t do meant that what she needed in the way of accommodation simply couldn’t be contained within the original structure. The impasse was heroically rescued by Simon Cairns, then senior conservation officer at

Cotswold District Council who suggested building a modern structure as an extension to the property. His idea was to use something absolutely contemporary and ecological – steel, glass, or even straw bales. Suddenly, the traditional renovation project became something altogether more exciting.

The architect tasked with the design was Chris Dyson, a Spitalfields architect known for their historic conservation architecture, sensitive building design, and an ability to blend old and new.

Cairn’s ‘something absolutely contemporary and ecological’ turned out to be the magic ingredient in which we are now all well-versed - Corten steel. The Chris Dyson Architects website explains the thinking: “Corten corrugated steel was chosen for >>> COTSWOLD STYLE JANUARY 2017 25

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the cladding of the single storey courtyard extension making clear the distinction between old and new. This material and the outline of the extension expressed a variant of the Cotswold Barn typology – and pays homage to the site’s industrial past.”

The vision finally became a reality in 2015, and now the Grade II Listed 19th century gasworks is a proper living, breathing house. The marriage between old and new, despite the contrast in style, works seamlessly in terms of living. The old part of the building is primarily occupied by a high-ceilinged living room with a kitchen / breakfast room on one side, a formal dining or library area on the other, and the fourth bedroom at the rear.

The new circular Corten steel clad two-storey tower, reminiscent of a gas storage unit, contains a second reception room and a study. It’s linked to the original building by way of a single storey L-shaped extension, with its internal corner replaced by a curved succession of glass doors. These provide access to the courtyard, and a simultaneous view of both contemporary and historical structures, highlighting the symbiotic relationship 26 JANUARY 2017 COTSWOLD STYLE

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of old and new. Within this part of the house are three bedrooms, each with their own en suite bathroom.

Chris Dyson Architects have been widely recognised for The Gasworks, so the property comes with a string of prestigious awards, and articles in the architectural press. But when you’re there, amongst the silence, watching the Corten Steel colour-matched leaves falling silently from the ancient oak and blurring the edges of this landmark

building, it doesn’t feel like an architect’s audacious design, or even particularly cutting edge or quirky, it just feels right – as though history has been preserved, and a resonance with the surroundings has been achieved.

Its position, outside the village of Upper Slaughter, overlooking fields and woodlands, is delightful, and from the circular study on the upper level of the tower, you feel as though you’re in a hide, with a secret window on the

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world. There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with this piece of architectural history, and as it’s now on the market, I suspect it will have many suitors. Albert Hill of selling agents The Modern House says, “The Gasworks is a really fantastic example of contemporary design in the Cotswolds. Upper Slaughter is often described as the quintessential English village, thanks to the typical vernacular stone buildings and the idyllic rural surroundings, and I think this design – which simultaneously breaks with this tradition and brings out the rich history of the site – is a great addition to the architectural language of the area.”

James Greenwood of the buying agency Stacks Property Search says, “It lifts my heart when I see something other than Cotswold stone and Farrow & Ball, and many buyers feel the same.

They also love a ready-made Grand Designs house without having to put up with Kevin McCloud for the duration of the build!”

Amanda is a freelance PR and copywriter offering a friendly and collaborative service in the Cotswolds. www.wildmaccaw.co.uk She can be contacted on 01386 700068 / 07977 238175 / amanda@wildmaccaw.co.uk

The property is accessed through wooden gates and a gravel drive with plenty of parking space. At the front of the property there’s a selfcontained timber studio / office building with its own log burner.

Internal floor area (including studio): 3,089 sq. ft / 287 m² Agents: The Modern House, www.themodernhouse.com, 020 3795 5920.

Price: £1,590,000 Freehold

We apologise for our Christmas cracker of an error in the December issue.

The correct details for Gatcombe Water are as follows: Gatcombe Water, Nr Minchinhampton Set in an eye-wateringly beautiful plot of around three acres overlooking Gatcombe Water, the original Keepers cottage and boat house beneath is believed to date back to the 1830s. The property was enlarged extensively in the late 1980s and there’s now around 10,000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors.

Guide price £2.7m, Humberts, 01285 650955

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By Word of Mouth Interiors Writer, Clive Burling discovers how a Cheltenham Dental Practice is alleviating the fear of ‘the chair’ If you have Hippopotomonstosesquippedaliophobia please look away now.

Fortunately I’m not affected by this (it’s a fear of long words btw!) but at deadline time the odd bout of graphophobia (fear of writing) is not uncommon. My girlfriend doesn’t suffer with pogonophobia (fear of beards), which is lucky, but she does have phobophobia (fear of fear), so no scary movies for her!

As you can see, I’ve been researching fear, or rather the words used to describe the different types of phobia. There is a seemingly endless list of them so please don’t look it up if you suffer from katastichophobia (fear of lists!).

Actually that reminds me of something I saw scrawled on a wall somewhere – ‘Three things I hate: 1. Lists 2. Graffiti 3. Irony.’ Made me smile anyway!

Needless to say fear can affect us all and will often be a result of experiences in childhood.

Evolutionary and behavioural theories abound. Some phobias can be very serious but a great many are irrational and easily cured. Most people will name spiders, public speaking, flying, small spaces or heights in their top ten, and trending at the moment, Americotrumpophobia (I just made that one up!)

I suspect that, for some, a visit to the dentist will feature in there too. Not for me; well, not any more. I’ve just been to Arnica Dental Care in Cheltenham, so impressed was our editor, Emma Logan, when she visited to interview new arrival Guy Bailey for the November issue, I was keen to investigate further. I’ve been making a study recently of interior design in public spaces (coffee houses, shops, restaurants, hotels) and how it can affect us, particularly our decision to return, or not. One of my conclusions so far is that we want to feel at ease, comfortable (at home almost), safe and not be intimidated. Colour and lighting are important to me and should always be relevant to the atmosphere required, so I was very keen to have a look at Arnica.

The expansion and interior refurbishment is the result of the efforts,

Laurence Hale

imagination and experience of one man, Laurence Hale, who is responsible for marketing and communications at Arnica.

Patients are referred to Arnica for specialist treatment from over 80 other dental practices and the majority of new patients arrive, unsurprisingly, through recommendation from existing patients, their friends, family and colleagues. With the increased capacity Arnica can now accommodate new patients without compromising waiting times, which are kept to a minimum.

Laurence has an exceptional team of specialists but understands the importance of the décor, which should match those very high standards. The choice of colour, predominately a very pleasing blue, Laurence describes as ‘calming and therapeutic’. The connection with water and the coast is also reflected in the use of paintings supplied and managed by The Harbour Gallery in Cornwall with gorgeous coastal scenes. His choice of lighting complements all the open spaces and I was particularly impressed with the two story children’s playhouse he designed and built in the beautiful garden. Parents

are encouraged to arrive early so the children can play and relax before their appointment.

My favourite feature though is the chair in the ‘Relaxation room’. It’s a Stressless ‘City’ chair by Swedish designers Ekornes.

It is described as ‘probably the most comfortable recliner in the world’. Having tried it I certainly wouldn’t disagree and in fact I think the only problem Laurence will have will not be getting patients in the door, but getting them to leave!

Arnica Dental Care, 73 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham GL53 0BS Tel: 01242 655554 www.arnicadentalcare.co.uk Suppliers: Lighting by John Lewis www.johnlewis.com Ekornes Stressless recliner supplied by Winnens Furniture Company www.ekornes.co.uk/stresslessrecliners/stressless-city/city-high Art Harbour Gallery Portscatho www.theharbourgallery.co.uk Iron railings supplied by www.forgeability.co.uk/ Contact Clive Burling clive.burling@gmail.com

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Left: Room decorated in Paint and Paper Library paint Left Wall: Chinese Emperor Architects’ Matt Right Wall and ceiling: Masque Architects’ Matt Cupboards: Copper Beech Architects’ Eggshell Below: Holey Planet Lamp, £75 from www.amycooperceramics.co.uk

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Below: Phantom Velvet Daybed 190cm x 75 cm, £1195, www.designvintage.co.uk

Compiled and written by Caroline Berry We often rather dismiss yellow in the UK but this can be at our own peril. There is no question when we have such short days and little daylight, that a burst of yellow can be completely uplifting whether it is treated in a very contemporary manner or used traditionally with willow pattern blue.

Yellow works well with some weight and can be balanced with natural heavyweights such as polished concrete and wood. It can challenge our perception of a colour consigned to the 1950’s and bring a brightness that could be very welcome in chilly January.

Caroline Berry is a well established Interior Designer. Her portfolio includes country houses, town houses, contemporary and listed buildings. She studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths and still paints and makes sculpture. Email: caroline@carolineberry.co.uk

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Above: Oak cone lamp base and Thunderbolt shade in Daffodil from £132, www.radiancelighting.co.uk Below: Seagrass fine herringbone £30.30/m² from Alternative Flooring

Above: Reno Yellow Check Chair, £49.99, from www.my-furniture.co.uk Below: French Chair covered in Colefax Panthera, chocolate from caroline@carolineberry.co.uk

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Breakfast television stalwart, Lorraine Kelly has been reporting landmark news moments for over 30 years in her charming Scottish lilt. There’s not a star she hasn’t interviewed nor a momentous story she hasn’t covered – Lorraine Kelly is at the heart of the British breakfast.

Celebrity Columnist Ellie Mainwaring caught up with Lorraine from her off-screen sofa. starring Bette Davis as Margo Channing, an ageing Broadway stage actress who is targeted by the ambitious Eve masquerading as a besotted fan. The dialogue crackles and every performance is pitch perfect. It’s a story of greed and ambition but also about love.

Where in the world would you choose to be castaway to and why?

South Georgia in the Southern Ocean.

There’s no permanent population on the island, except for a handful of scientists, support staff from the British Antarctic Survey and a couple of government officials. It’s where my hero Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried. The conditions are harsh but the wildlife is amazing.

What would be your last supper before departing for your desert island?

Easy! Arbroath Smokie Pâté with Oatcakes followed by my husband’s home made Beef Rendang Curry. He’s a great cook and does most of the cooking at home - I’m hopeless! He does wonderful curries and seafood dishes, while I do the washing up. For pudding it would be Cinnamon Ice Cream.

What item of jewellery or accessory would you take?

My treasured pair of diamond stud earrings, a gift from my husband when our daughter Rosie was born. They would be the only ones I need, as I never take them off. I only have one pair of ears after all!

You can take one celebrity companion, dead or alive, who will it be?

You can take the entire works of one musician to your desert island?

David Bowie. I have loved his music since 1969 and it really is the soundtrack of my life. He had so many different styles of music and was always ahead of the curve. My favourite album ‘The Man Who Sold The World’ goes way back to the seventies. I really regret that I never had the chance to interview him and was distraught when he died.

A little border terrier. Our beloved dog Rocky died two years ago and I miss him every day. He was part of the family.

Border terriers are fiercely loyal, funny and intelligent and will walk by your side for miles. I’d have to keep my new companion on the lead so he wouldn’t pester the Penguins or Seals.

What animal or pet would you take?

Name one possession you would take and one to leave behind for a loved on?

I would take an album of photos Rosie put together for me for Mother’s Day about 10 years ago. It must have taken her some time to collect all the photos from my childhood and from hers too.

She has also written funny, cheeky and moving captions. It’s my prized possession. I would leave behind a DVD message for my family and Rosie could have all of my shoes!

I’m a real movie buff! If I really had to choose, I’d go with ‘All About Eve’, the fantastic 1950’s movie What movie would you take?

Billy Connolly. He is an interesting and intelligent man and I’m sure he would enjoy the adventurous experience as well as making me laugh. We are both from working class Glasgow backgrounds and would have lots in common.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Invisibility. This would allow me to find out what people in high positions really think and to use that information to hopefully make the world a better place.

You could also have a good look at famous peoples’ houses without getting caught. I’d love to see the Queen’s sitting room and George Clooney’s kitchen.

Lorraine: Brand New You is out now on DVD.

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Through the Garden Gate As the stars shine brightly in the clear crisp sky, our Cheltenham based media horticulturalist, Camilla Bassett-Smith, starts the year with a five star experience... t was in 2010 that I first visited Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons – Raymond Blanc’s deluxe culinary creation, where haute cuisine and horticulture cosy up together in the most luxurious of surroundings for an unforgettable get away.

Fast forward over half a decade and I am back again to this green belt estate to sample what ‘RB’ (as one of the gardeners fondly described him) claims to be “a place of joy, redolent with delicious flavours and in harmony with its surroundings”.

From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in the finest fabric of the land from illuminated shrubs to lavender lined paths. All paving the way to an experience par excellence (feeling the need to brush up on the old French GCSE as I write). In fact, we had our own path and private garden boasting a pond and Acer griseum, its rich peeling bark enticing as the torn ends of wrapping paper encasing a precious gift.

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Through your own entrance porch lies the ‘Blanc de Blanc’ suite – rather like entering C. S. Lewis’ magical wardrobe from the cold English outdoors to reveal sumptuous sophistication with room upon room of luxurious cream furnishings, champagne, fruit, chocolates and orchids (the latter not edible!).

Horticulture is never far from where you rest your head with rooms such as ‘Orchid’, ‘Hydrangea’ and ‘Lemongrass’ also on offer, with many offering their own outside space.

The grounds here are of utmost

importance and it was in the walled garden that Raymond Blanc first got to work after purchasing the house in 1984.

For him growing produce to use in his dishes with freshness and flavours at the forefront was vital. Today around two acres house the vegetables, herbs, polytunnels and mushroom valley with growing and fruiting room, all providing a vast variety of edibles for use in the kitchen 365 days a year. The day of our visit, they had presented one and a half kilos of king oyster mushrooms for culinary consumption and a visit to the micro leaves tunnel illustrated recently cropped mini leaves of buckler leaf sorrel, celery, mustard and Greek cress – a real kick in miniature!

During the winter Raymond and the kitchen team are busy deciding on menus and in discussion with the gardeners, select what will be grown this coming season. Real teamwork and judging by our dining experience, a resounding success – although with two

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Michelin stars, you would expect no less.

Between us we consumed a variety of bread rolls – beer and mashed potato flavour certainly offering dough with a difference. Mushroom risotto with compliments of the chef ahead of our starter was exquisite and I don’t like mushrooms! I liked these! Beetroot terrine with horseradish sorbet looked pretty as a picture and tasted ravishing and my beef main course was tender and tantalising. The sommelier selected wines throughout – not being big drinkers we sipped slowly but savoured every drop and ounce of information delivered. The cheese board was dairy heaven – so much choice from blue to soft to smoked, accompanied by a full explanation as to origins. Seldom have I enjoyed a meal so much.

Back outside and it’s not just the veg and herbs making their way to the table, with the orchard offering over 200 varieties of apple in the form of espaliers, fans and step overs to show off ways to grow these at home. Walls in the grounds also offer figs and apricots proving no space is left un-used.

Ornamentally, Raymond favours the pastel colours of blue, white and purple and it is these colours that dominate the herbaceous borders. The lavender walk to the main house is well known and in order to keep these ‘Hidcote’ plants in

“Today around two acres house the vegetables, herbs, polytunnels and mushroom valley with growing and fruiting room, all providing a vast variety of edibles for use in the kitchen 365 days a year.” tip top shape, they are replaced every five to six years. The Japanese garden offers a place of calm and relaxation and as you cross the bridge over water you are said to be leaving your troubles behind. (Not that there are many troubles to have when staying at Le Manoir!).

In recent years Gloucestershire’s Chris Beardshaw has worked with Raymond to create a wildflower meadow with swathes of grasses creating an area of natural beauty under the ancient arms of a few bramleys. Even in the depths of winter, this area looks stunning and as Chris intended “there should never be a moment when the garden pauses for

breath”. In fact at Le Manoir there’s not much breath to pause for as surely like ours, your breath will be taken away.

Cotswold Style readers booking dinner at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons throughout January and February (dinner from £138 for a five course menu) will be entered into an exclusive competition to win an overnight stay for two, including breakfast.

This prize can be taken until the end of April 2017 (Sunday to Thursday, subject to availability. Excludes Valentines and Easter bank holiday). Mention Cotswold Style when booking. Winner will be notified by March 1st 2017. www.belmond.com/le-manoir-auxquat-saisons-oxfordhsire or 01844 278881.

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NEW Wood-flooring Showroom opens in Cheltenham Deca Design Flooring are delighted to announce a brand new wood-flooring showroom has opened in Prestbury Road, Cheltenham As well as supplying their beautiful range of carpets, runners and rugs, Deca Design Flooring will be supplying and fitting all varieties of wooden flooring including oak and walnut as well as parquet and chevron strip flooring, which are both on-trend for 2017. You can choose from a wide choice of different tones, grains, finishes and laquers to suit your interior. Whether

you want to create a contemporary, classic or retro designed wooden floor they can help you find the right materials at the right price to suit you.

Deca will also be offering sanding, stripping and sealing services for repairing and refurbishing existing floorboards. Their stylish new showroom will provide the perfect place to browse samples, be

inspired and find the perfect wooden flooring product for your interior. They look forward to welcoming you to discuss your requirements with their expert team.

Deca Design Flooring 33 Prestbury Rd, Cheltenham GL52 2PP Tel: 01242 257857 www.decadesignflooring.co.uk

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R&R A monthly column exploring the perfect location to clear your head and spend quality time with the ‘lovely one’ in your life This month Sara Chardin (Travel Blogger at allaboardtheskylark.com) visits The Howard Arms at Ilmington Rescued by two local families, who took the decision to give a fading pub a new lease of life, The Howard Arms has only recently reopened after an extensive refurbishment.

Dating back to the 16th century, this pub with rooms overlooks the village green in the peaceful Warwickshire village of Ilmington. As we discovered, it’s a great location for exploring the north Cotswolds. The quintessentially beautiful villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden, and historic Stratford-uponAvon, are all within 10 miles.

We arrived on a wintery afternoon.

Inside the flagstone-floored bar, the fire was lit and a family was enjoying a late lunch. We received a warm welcome and were shown upstairs to our room.

The Country Room, room 2, is in the old part of the pub, overlooking the green and the Cotswold-stone village. The room felt cosy, yet spacious and had a contemporary, country style. Home comforts include free Wi-Fi, Temple Spa toiletries, a smart TV, kettle and comfy sofa. We immediately spotted the homemade biscuits and polished these off with a cup of tea.

Four of the eight rooms are located in the original pub, the others are in the new extension. I had a peek at the Summer Room, in the new part, up in the eaves.

This was decorated in a more contemporary way, with a walk-in bathroom.

A wander around the village, unearthed another pub – The Red Lion- and an impressive village store. The Ilmington Community Store is located in a former Catholic church and is more like a farm shop, than a typical corner store. It includes a café and a great selection of vegetables, groceries and locally made cakes.

Retreating back to the warmth of the Howard Arms, we were shown to our table for dinner in the dining room. It was softly lit and the décor gave me the

impression I was sitting in a rather lovely country-house dining room.

The chef, Gavin Rufus, gained 2 AA rosettes at The King’s Hotel in Chipping Campden and he’s already won a rosette here. I was saving myself for one of the delicious-sounding puddings, so decided to skip the starter.

My partner chose the ham hock terrine, which went down a treat. Not able to resist a forkful, I found the meaty terrine gently flavoured with herbs. It was served with a warm scotch quail’s egg, braised young leeks and homemade piccalilli. The accompanying toasted, seeded bread could have done with some butter but this was quickly remedied by our waitress.

The highlight of my whole stay was my

main course. Yes, really. This is one of the best restaurant dishes I’ve had in a long time. The Barbary duck breast arrived soft and pink, sitting on a sage and onion potato cake, which was soft in the middle, crispy on the edges.

The duck was accompanied by sweet morsels of golden beetroot, baby roast parsnips, parsnip purée and a gorgeous helping of bacony cabbage. The whole thing was rounded off with a rich, meaty jus. It elicited some genuine oohs and aahs from me, something normally only reserved for the tastiest of puddings.

My partner’s homemade burger had a chargrilled flavour and was topped with melted cheddar, smokey bacon and tomato relish. He enjoyed tucking into this and the bucket of skinny chips.

For dessert, I chose Bakewell tart with homemade cherry ice cream. The warm tart had a soft frangipane centre and whole morello cherries soaked in amaretto. It was delicious and comforting, although a little sweet. My partner’s white and dark chocolate cheesecake was pleasingly chocolatey, surrounded by a pool of strawberry compote.

We found the waiting staff helpful and friendly. The recommended Jarrah Wood Australian Shiraz was a great choice to wash down all that food. We had aimed to share a cheese board and some port but were just too full to manage anything else.

Instead we found ourselves a seat in the busy bar.

After a restful night’s sleep, in the big, comfy bed, it was time for more food.

The tasty, full English of local bacon and sausage, came with all the trimmings including fried bread and confit tomatoes.

This set us up very nicely indeed for the journey home. We vowed to return.

The Howard Arms, Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipton-on-Stour CV36 4LT Tel: 01608 682226 www.howardarms.com

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CANADIAN ROCKIES WINTER WONDERLAND Self-professed adventuress and Travel Writer Lucy Garbutt fancies schussing to one Canada’s magnificent ski centres any of you know the feeling that makes you want to sing for joy at the soft swish of your skies slicing brand new lines in the feather-light snow as you fly down the tree-lined pistes against a backdrop of azure blue skies and jagged white peaks.

At this time of the year the pull of the mountains is almost magnetic with the first snowfall of the season signalling a charge to the slopes for many die-hard skiers and snowboarders.

For those frustrated with gambling the unpredictable snow conditions of Europe why not consider looking further afield to the tempting prospect of Canada with stupendous scenery, long sweeping slopes, abundant dry, light fluffy snow, terrain parks galore, pristine

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conditions and miles of immaculately groomed pistes that are a dream to ski on with dazzling far-reaching views.

Canada has some of the most fabulous ski centres in the world amongst which include the three worldclass ski resorts within Banff National Park, namely Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay where you can experience the thrill of all three resorts within one holiday. Whistler is a

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true winter wonderland consistently ranked number one ski resort in North America with the most varied terrain and mileage on the continent as well as fantastic apres ski winter activities such as snowmobiling, dog sledding, winter ziplining, fire and ice shows and gondola sightseeing.

For skiers competent enough to enjoy powder, there is the knowledge that they can safely do so without having to pay for a guide or use avalanche safety equipment. This is because, unlike in

Europe, every resort has a ski area roped off and marked by clear signs, and everywhere within this boundary, however steep and gnarly it is, is avalanche controlled and patrolled.

One of the most famous of the Canadian ski resorts is the Marmot Basin, part of the Jasper National Park.

The drive to Jasper is an experience in itself along one of the world’s most scenic roads aptly named 'The Icefields Parkway' with amazing views across the Rockies. Once in Jasper, the spectacular

scenery and quirky town more than make up for the long drive. The town of Jasper is a hidden little ‘out of this world’ gem and unlike most ski destinations, winter is the quiet period in this year-round mountain town. That means wide open ski hills, no lift queues and ideal terrain for skiing, snowboarding with both intermediate and beginner levels, so it is perfect for families or a romantic break. You really feel like you are part of the community one night in the pub in Jasper and you will feel like a local after a day of truly outstanding skiing!

These are some of the better-known resorts with the attraction of generally quiet pistes (certainly in comparison to Europe), spacious luxurious lodgings, fabulous hospitality and plenty of additional activities on offer for nonskiing family members and friends.

If you are tempted to hang your salopettes in one of Canada’s ski centres or anywhere else in the world, a holiday can be tailor-made by World Odyssey – for more information on anything to do with your next holiday please visit www.worldodyssey.com – follow us @World_Odyssey, become a fan on Facebook and/or call one of our travel specialists for advice on: 01905 731373.

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Somewhere for the Weekend?

Our very own Cotswoldia couple, Mrs and Mr Jones, hosts our travel section.

They thoroughly investigate destinations ideal for a little trip away revealing vital tips on a glamorous getaway and also provide the inside track to ensure the destination caters for a range of tastes and wallets. From the slickest city hangouts to peaceful boltholes, you won’t waste a moment planning your travels.

This month we visit Salzburg in Austria are pedestrianised, with pretty, little alleys linking them together. There are plenty of museums to explore, as well as fabulous shopping, cafes and restaurants.

SIGHTSEEING Mr Jones surprised Mrs Jones by asking the taxi driver to stop at Hangar-7, en route from the airport (hangar7.com/en). But this wasn’t just any ordinary aircraft hangar he told her. It was a space age designed Red Bull hangar. Despite being a little exasperated, Mrs Jones found herself enjoying the aircraft and Formula 1 car displays.

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Only 1 hour 40 minutes’ flying time from London, Salzburg is an ideal quickgetaway destination for a short break at any time of year. Mrs and Mr Jones chose to go in winter, to experience the festive atmosphere of this beautiful, riverside city.

The baroque city of Salzburg is divided in two by the Salzach River. The old town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on the left bank. It is compact and easy to walk around. Pick from any one of the numerous bridges to cross to the other side.

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Her favourite exhibit was the Red Bull Stratos capsule that carried one of Salzburg’s famous sons, Felix Baumgartner, to the edge of space to plummet 97,000 feet back down to Earth. Hangar-7 is free admission.

If you’re planning on visiting a few museums or using public transport during your stay, it pays to buy a 24-, 48or 72-hour Salzburg Card allowing free admission to lots of attractions, as well as further discounts (salzburg.info).

Salzburg’s most famous son is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His birthplace, the Geburtshaus, is located on Getreidegasse, one of the city’s main shopping streets (mozarteum.at/en.html). Mr Jones was amused to discover the museum’s current next-door neighbour is the prettiest Spar supermarket he’d ever seen.

Visitors can explore the rooms inhabited by Mozart, his sister and parents. There are some fascinating artifacts including paintings of the family, Mozart’s violin and letters written by family members.

Across the river, Mozart’s Residence, the Wohnhaus, is also a museum (mozarteum.at/en.html). The family moved here after outgrowing their suite of rooms in the old town. Each January, Mozart Week celebrates the child-genius with a programme of concerts in the city.

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opportunity to get her own back, by insisting they visit some of the Sound of Music movie locations.

They strolled through the Mirabell Garten singing ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and then headed to St Peter’s Cemetery, the inspiration for the dramatic flight scenes at the end of the movie. It’s possible to take a Sound of Music Tour to explore further locations outside of the city. Mr Jones didn’t think they had time on this occasion.

Whether you’re interested in the movie or not, it’s definitely worth a visit to the beautiful St Peter’s Cemetery, with its catacombs hewn out of the Monchsberg rock – the dramatic backdrop to the city.

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The most striking landmark in Salzburg is the Fortress Hohensalzburg, looking down majestically over the city (salzburg-burgen.at/en). If you don’t fancy walking up to it, take the Festungsbahn funicular railway, taking passengers to the top in less than a minute.

It’s interesting to explore the site inside and out. While Mr Jones (rather worryingly) enjoyed the weaponry and torture chamber displays in the fortress, Mrs Jones was most enthralled with the views outside. On one side, there are panoramic views over the city, on the other, unexpected spectacular views across to snow-capped Alpine peaks.

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(Hellbrunn.at). The 400-year-old palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens, mazes and trick fountains. The gardens and fountains are closed during winter, but there is a magical Christmas market in the palace courtyard during Advent.

SHOPPING Although shopping wasn’t the main reason to come to Salzburg, Mrs Jones was thrilled to find such a great choice.

The Getreidegasse is the main street running through the heart of the old town. While the likes of Tommy Hilfiger and Prada grace this street, you’ll also find names such as Zara and Mango, as well as small boutiques, gift shops and Austrian brands.

Mr Jones was keen to pop into the unusually attractive Spar grocery store on this street. It’s a great place for picking up local foodie items to take home, such as the deliciously chocolaty Mozart liqueur, Augustiner beer or Austrian chocolate. The Mozart family were once customers in this very shop > COTSWOLD STYLE JANUARY 2017 45

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– before it became a Spar!

While you will see the famous Mozartkugel chocolate balls all over Salzburg, you’ll mostly find the massmanufactured gold ones. To buy the original silver-blue balls, still made in the city, head to Café Fürst (originalmozartkugel.com).

It pays to duck down the pretty, narrow alleyways to unearth even more treasures off the main street. One of the larger passageways is Goldgasse, home to jewellery, antique and traditional costume shops.

Look out for the Christmas in Salzburg shop on Judengasse, open all year. It is brimming with delicately handpainted eggs. Despite the name, it’s not just about Christmas; there are eggs themed with all different designs.

MARKETS

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If, like the Jones, you’re partial to wandering around foodie markets to check out the local produce, there are a few to explore in Salzburg. The Grünmarkt has been held at Universitätsplatz since 1857. It’s open every day, except Sunday, and stocks an array of bread, cakes, vegetables and meat.

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Schrannenmarkt is one of the largest markets in Austria. It specialises in local and regional produce. The city’s organic farmers’ market takes place every Friday morning on Kajetanerplatz.

The Christmas markets in Salzburg run from mid November until Christmas. These beautiful, historic markets bring a magical atmosphere to the city. The main markets are on Cathedral and Residence Squares, but you’ll find other small, festive markets at Fortress Hohensalzburg and Hellbrunn Palace. This is the ideal opportunity to enjoy the local glühwein and bratwürst.

EATING When in Salzburg, embrace the Austrian way of life and visit a traditional coffeehouse. The Jones were surprised to see smoking sections in the cafés and restaurants, but got used to asking for non-smoking.

A trip to Café Bazar, Café Tomaselli or the Sacher Café is a trip back in time.

You will find elegantly dressed ladies and gentleman reading a newspaper or enjoying a bite to eat. While you will find the likes of apple strudel on most menus, a visit to the Sacher Café will provide a decadent treat in the shape of their famous Sacher Torte.

Cafe Sacher

In the evening, head up to M32 for the best sunset and beautiful views over Salzburg, as well as high-end gastronomy. To reach M32 and the Museum of Modern Art, take the Mönchsbergaufzug (monk’s mountain elevator).

For good value, traditional fare, head to the Zipfer Beerhaus or Goldene Kugel in the old town, or Fideler Affe across the river. Mrs and Mr Jones enjoyed trying hearty local dishes, such as the pork-version of wienerschnitzel, gulaschsuppe, sausages and roasted meat with dumplings and sauerkraut. And for pudding, either dampfnudel (sweet dumplings), pancake strips with plum compote or apfelstrudel.

Mr Jones loved the enormous tavern at the Augustiner Bräu, huge halls where you order food and drinks from the counter and beer is poured into a stein.

It’s a great place to meet the locals.

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Hotel Sacher

STAYING

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Luxury The Hotel Sacher sits on the riverside, looking across to the beautiful buildings of the old town. This elegant hotel is the Grand Dame of Salzburg. The luxurious rooms have a traditional feel with a contemporary twist. Dining options include the Sacher Café, home to the famous Sacher Torte, and the slightly more formal Salzachgrill. While Mr Jones was partial to the truffled ham, Mrs Jones couldn’t help but indulge in all the amazing cakes offered on the breakfast buffet (sacher.com).

Boutique The Hotel Goldgasse is in the heart of the old town. It has just 16 rooms and is hidden away on the pretty pedestrianised street of the same name.

Their restaurant serves traditional fare (hotelgoldgasse.at).

Mid Range The NH Salzburg City is across the river from the old town, close to the Mirabell Gardens. It has 140 bedrooms furnished in contemporary style and a

good restaurant serving local and international dishes (nh-hotels.com).

Getting there British Airways (BA.com) operates direct flights from Heathrow and Gatwick on various days of the week. A taxi takes about 15 minutes to the city centre and costs around 15 to 20 Euros.

Salzburg Airport is quite small, making it quick and easy to pass through. But it doesn’t have a huge amount of shopping options.

Written by Sara Chardin, travel blogger at www.allaboardtheskylark.com

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REAL WEDDING

Nick Williams & Lucy Harvey Lucy Harvey the winner of last year’s Cotswold Style competition in conjunction with The Letter Press of Cirencester won all her wedding stationery for her marriage to Nick Williams, which took place on 1st October at Middle Stanley.

Nick and Lucy chose their designs from a selection from The Letter Press of Cirencester www.letterpress.co.uk which included their choice of ‘save the date’ cards, the invitations and also wedding day stationery including name places, table names and the order of service.

Photography by Bigeye Photography – www.bigeyephotography.co.uk

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FA S H I O N H E A LT H & B E A U T Y

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Mind, Body & Soul We discover some of the new, sensational treatments or products available in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas to recuperate your mind, body and soul.

It’s the New Year and with that brings a New You!

Remedial, Holistic, Sports & Indian Head Massage with Sharon Stuart from SPS Sports Massage in Cheltenham (also offering an Equine clinic). By Emma Logan Decent massage therapists are a rarity; the ones who are able to dig deep and manipulate inner knots, sore and tight muscles and tired old injuries. Considering the number of places that offer massage as a treatment I am bemused as to how lacklustre so many are. Having heard from a number of my fellow Cotswold Style writers about Sharon Stuart, I put her to the test to see if she could sort out my ancient neck and shoulder problems.

Based in Montpellier in Cheltenham, Sharon who trained at Richdales Institute in London runs a clinic offering many massage disciplines, treating those from a variety of sporting codes as well as clients requiring regular maintenance for every day wear and tear.

Sharon’s charming treatment room provided the perfect ambience for some decadent, mind wandering time while she got to work on my fully body remedial massage, upping the ante with superb manipulation in the problem areas. I felt my twisted shoulder literally sink back into place and the feeling of relief as she targeted my neck was immense and surprisingly when she massaged my feet I also nodded off.

After an hour’s treatment Sharon then performed a full Indian Head Massage which offers vast benefits by treating the neck and shoulders from a different angle and deeply alleviates problems associated with colds such as painful sinuses and headaches and tension. It was a joy to feel ones sinuses being cleared even if it meant a streaming nose for an hour while it all came out!

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Sharon Stuart

The different types of massage Sharon offers have their own unique benefits: Sports Massage is a therapy for pre and post exercise, injury rehabilitation and improved athletic performance. Geared specifically to the athlete / those in regular exercise, this massage focuses on muscles that have seen a large degree of stress and use, often to the point of overuse.

Deep tissue / remedial massage therapy is similar to Holistic massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia.

Holistic Massage. One of the primary goals of the Holistic massage is to relax the entire body. But Holistic massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. It is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Indian Head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and

sinusitis. The experience is deeply calming and relaxing, with the purpose of feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.

Due to her fascination with the benefits of massage and the positive effects it had on her human clients, Sharon was keen to learn how this could benefit some of the horses she was training and was accepted on to the Equine Sports Massage ITEC course, where she was trained by world renowned Chartered Physiotherapist and Sports Therapist Mary Bromiley MBE, FCSP SRP RPT(USA), at her Downs House Rehab Centre in Exmoor.

Sharon now treats both humans and horses and not only loves doing both, she is extremely proficient – she has passed with flying colours my definition of a ‘fantastic’ massage therapist!

Price List Sports Massage • 45 minutes £40 • 30 minutes £30 Remedial / Deep Tissue Massage • 1 hour £40 • 45 minutes £35 • 30 minutes £30 Holistic Massage • 1 hour full body £40 • 45 minute back, neck, shoulder, back of legs £35 • 30 minutes back, neck and shoulder £30 Indian Head Massage • 45 minutes £30 For further information contact Sharon Stuart: Tel: 07912 225700 www.spssportsmassage.co.uk and www.stuartequine.co.uk

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THE BENEFITS OF WEIGHT TRAINING

By Susan Blanchfield Like many women, I’ve always been interested in fitness; often with a specific goal in mind; sports, vanity, increasing energy, or just getting back into premotherhood jeans post childbirth. Once I hit 45, the idea of fitness became less about short term goals and more about making sure that my body carried me through the up and coming challenges of menopause and osteoporosis keeping me in the best shape possible for my longterm health. Bearing in mind that ‘best’ means different things to different people, my definition of it included the words strong, fit, toned and slim.

Weight training for women has been appearing in the press with increasing frequency as the evidence from recent studies proves that training with weights increases the metabolic rate, and burns more calories than generic gym sessions.

The NHS recommends regular bodyweight exercises citing the benefits of building stronger bones by increasing bone density. Weight training activities build muscle, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and type-2 diabetes and body strength is also associated with ‘exceptional survival’, defined by research as living longer without developing major disease.

Scientists have investigated the mental benefits too; handling stress better, being happier, as well as increasing brainpower are all associated with lifting weights.

Sound tempting … but what if you end up resembling an Olympic Shot putter with bulging biceps in the process?

Heavy weight training has many misconceptions and the idea that women ‘bulk up’ if they train with weights is a myth. In fact the opposite is true; big, compound movements that recruit lots of muscle, force your body to rebuild muscle, which means extra calories burned, even after the workout. The way women are naturally designed hormonally means that when you lift weights intelligently, you will burn fat from the areas you don’t want it and keep toned muscle in the areas you do. The more lean muscle a woman maintains, the more calories she will burn at rest. In short, lean

muscles speed up your metabolism.

But weight training requires commitment. It’s not a frothy, two-shotskim-milk-cappuccino work out; it’s an intensive, full on, intelligent process that will make you sweat. You need to make sure you find the right trainer to focus on precision posture – I have been working with Cotswold Style’s Fitness Expert, Luciano Kydd for 6 months and can’t recommend him enough. Be prepared to work hard to undo all the bad habits you might have picked up over the years.

Before weight training, I skipped meals and occasionally binged. I now take in more protein, eat full fat and never let myself get hungry. I’m now eating far more but I’m thinking about what I put into my body (well, most of the time!).

But it’s worth it. The results have been evident and not just in the superficial sense. I notice the difference in the rolls at the sides of my waist, my English apple flat bottom is now toned and shapely and my upper body is leaner and more defined.

Weight training has also had a positive affect on my daily life, I’m stronger and more confident; and I have a mental assurance that comes with a strong body. My posture has improved too.

Is worth it? Absolutely!

For further information on weight training contact Cotswold Style’s Fitness Expert Luciano Kydd 07737347854 or visit www.kyddfitness.co.uk

NEW for 2017 Exuviance Body Tone Firming Concentrate (£38) Give your legs, bums and tums some respite after the Christmas excess by streamlining your figure with this dream cream that drains the lymphatic system with its cooling metal ball applicator to refine your body’s contours. www.exuviance.co.uk Cult Japanese beauty brand DHC has launched some dazzling new products: Quick Film Smoother (£17.50) – a lightweight moisturiser that instantly reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, a perfect filler for those cracks you wish to hide!

Gel Pencil Eyeliner EX (£9.50) – a non-smudge eyeliner, which combines the precision of a pencil with smoothness of a gel and lasts for hours. www.dhcuk.co.uk Put the life and shine back into your hair with products from Dermalogica: Daily Cleansing Shampoo (£19.80) is a nourishing, sulphate-free formula, delivering healthy hair with each use and is free of drying detergents and harsh chemicals to gently cleanse with a robust, foaming lather.

Moisture-rich Daily Conditioning Rinse (£20.70) restores softness and shine as thirsty, damaged strands will thrive on the nourishing ingredients in this moisturising, strengthening formula. www.dermalogica.co.uk @dermalogicauk

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Laura Leigh Reveals 2017’s

Hottest Hair Trends With the new year upon us, style expert and hair specialist Laura Leigh shares with Cotswold Style her predictions of the styles ready to set the world alight in 2017; from a very French affair and tapered fringes, to shimmering blondes with a distinctly metallic hue…

Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty’s resident colour expert, Nadine Nolan-Parry, shares her predictions for this year’s hottest colour trends:

THE TRUE BRUNETTE Whilst 2016 was all about the return of ‘the lob’, 2017 will be all about effortless elegance; seemingly ‘undone’ styles that scream low-maintenance sophistication, with soft waves, gentle layers and tapered fringes featuring prominently on this season’s catwalks. Particular styles set to make waves (pardon the pun) in top salons across the UK include…

Forget deep auburns or highlighted ‘brondes’, 2017 will see the return of the (almost) au naturel hues of chestnut brown; a soft, delicate colour often overlooking in favour of richer browns. Romantic, subtle and great for a range of skin tones, the gentle chestnut-reds that give the colour its name give a gentle warmth to your hair without going OTT and it suits a range of styles and lengths; particularly the French Cut.

THE FRENCH CUT The French have long-been heralded as the Kings (and Queens) of subtle glamour, oozing style without extravagance. The French Cut embodies this effortless ethos; an ultra-natural, long or medium-length bob, given tamed texture with somewhat messy lengths and plenty of tousled waves. A step away from the sleek, graduated bob of yesteryear, the French cut is all about rough yet elegant glamour; understated sophistication at its finest.

BRAID-Y BUNCH That’s right- the braid is back in town. This year, the braid is very much a statement piece designed to add volume and playful sophistication to your ‘do. Particularly good for long hair, we predict seeing tamed, sleek sides paired with thick, high braids; perfect for packing the wow-factor into an evening look. No innocent braid bunches in sight- this year, the braid is seriously cool.

THE RETURN OF THE FRINGE

METALLIC BLONDES

2017 will see the return of one of fashion’s most popular comeback kids- the fringe.

This year, the fringe has been given a more gentle, elegant makeover- no blunt lines or long, heavy cuts- but a soft, tapered style.

The tapered fringe works well with a range of style short and long, and compliments the French Cut bob perfectly- expertly framing your face and adding a distinctly romantic, gentle look to your hair.

Sitting firmly at the other end of the colour spectrum, metallic blondes started to infiltrate the catwalks this year and are set to stay firmly in the popularity charts throughout 2017.

Giving a chic, contemporary twist on the usual golden or bleach blondes, the metallic colour trend blends hues of pink, silver or white to give a metallic ‘edge’ to your locks. Perfect for eye-catching colour, and for those looking for something totally different to do with their hair in the new year.

BOWIE MANIA Whilst 2016 may have taken rock legend Bowie from us, 2017 will see his incredible fashion influence very much continuing to live on. His signature Ziggy Stardust style- volume and the roots, slick back at the top and sides is a great go-to party or evening look,

expertly complementing a variety of outfits. Bold yet feminine, we encourage you all to embrace your inner Bowie this year.

Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty have an expert team on hand to talk through all of these trends and what will suit you best. Pop in to the Clarence Street salon in Cheltenham to chat to the team, or visit www.lauraleighhairdressing.co.uk / call 01242 530598 to make an appointment.

For more information or to book an appointment please call the reception team, 01242 530598 or book online 24 hours a day via the website: www.lauraleighhairdressing.co.uk. Follow Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty COTSWOLD STYLE JANUARY 2017 53

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This treatment is said to produce excellent results and can be used to target so many issues. It reduces sagging by tightening the skin around the neck and jowls, reduces fine lines and wrinkles whilst also improving overall skin texture and tone in addition to restoring a youthful and smoother appearance. Other problematic skin conditions such as acne, acne scarring and large pores are also diminished!

Beauty editors are calling it the most advanced technology for non-surgical facelift and collagen remodelling with clients seeing amazing results after treatment – the ULTRA effect by ULTRAcel!

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Brand New ULTRAcel Multi Layered Non Surgical Skin Tightening

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These three techniques combine to lift, not just the skin, but the deep muscle layer underneath, called SMAS, which was previously only reached by surgical facelifts. Tightening of this layer has previously only been addressed by

cosmetic surgery. Now true laxity can be managed without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. Results are further enhanced at dermal level by boosting collagen in the dermis.

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ULTRAcel delivers 3 different modalities through one very clever system and can be used in combination or as standalone treatment dependent on your concerns. A tailor made treatment plan is discussed at consultation along with the number of treatments required for you personally.

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The Bottle of Sauce Launch Party

Georgina and Mike Huysinga with Gilly Reid

Hippest new watering hole and eatery, The Bottle of Sauce held a grand opening party in Cheltenham. Hundreds of guests indulged on a menu of dirty burgers, Neapolitan pizzas, craft ales and fresh cocktails, accompanied by the sounds of soul, house, disco and funk DJ’s late into the night. This vibrant venue, the first outside of Oxford for indie publicans, the Dodo Pub Company, is now open on the corner of Clarence and Ambrose Street for brunch, lunch, dinner and partying into the early hours.

Jess Cook and Ellie Mainwaring

Photography by Angus Bethune Greg Chesters, Chloe Moorhead and Tristan Mulholland

Jo Mainwaring, Beth Cox and Gez Roeder

Sam Day and Laura Leigh

Lizzie Arthur, Beth Wakeling and Becky Burn

Victoria Fletcher and Alice Baker

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A Fresh Faced 2017 Beauty Writer, Catherine Shortall experienced the NUXE Radiance Treatment Facial in Paris appy New Year to all Cotswold Style readers! If the party season and winter in general has left your skin feeling a little lacklustre, I recently tried a radiance boosting facial that might inspire you to take a little trip to this particular spa, or even to your local salon, for a much needed January skin boost.

I recently visited the stunning NUXE spa situated in the glamorous Terrass Hotel Montmartre in Paris to experience one of their nourishing and luxurious NUXE Radiance Treatment Facials.

NUXE is highly regarded in the industry as a premier skincare brand and their facial and body treatments involve expert techniques coupled with high performance ingredients.

I was welcomed into the spa by my delightful therapist, who led me through to a very atmospherically lit spa area, with an individual changing room, accompanied by robe and slippers for the full relaxation experience. After filling out a short questionnaire, the therapist guided me through to the treatment area and discussed the treatment with me.

There is an opulent selection of NUXE face and body treatments available but I opted for the Radiance Treatment (which lasts a total of 45 minutes) and also includes some beautifully relaxing extras, including a hand and foot massage, which led to my therapist giving me some insightful advice about needing to drink more water and aiming for better hydration in general.

As part of the facial treatment, my talented therapist also used a magnifying glass and light to look into the general health of my skin and identified a need for deep extraction, something to think about for future facials!

The treatment comprised of four different elements using the corresponding products (based around age and skin needs) as well as focusing

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on the overall ‘Radiance’ effect of the facial. There was a masque and gentle exfoliation, as well as incorporating intelligent NUXE products including their Comforting Cleansing Milk, Gentle Toning Lotion and Nirvanesque Smoothing Cream which was applied lastly to add some soothing comfort to the treatment and provide a certain after glow..

My therapist gave me a final glass of Evian and left me to relax and ‘zen’ for five minutes before returning with a small bag of samples and some ongoing advice for my skin, which was genuinely insightful.

I left with glowing skin and a desire to return as soon as possible! NUXE products really feel as if they are nourishing your skin and the treatment

was relaxing, informative and effective. A true indulgence for the senses!

If you manage to pop over for a quick spa break in Paris at the NUXE Spa, it is situated in the uber glamourous Terrass Hotel (www.terrass-hotel.com), which combines contemporary designed bedrooms with a very cool ambience and a stunning top floor Terrass (hence the name) with the most extraordinary views over Paris. Plus added features such as a picture perfect view of the Eiffel Tower and swing seats to sip back and enjoy cocktails. The perfect way to finish your wonderful spa treatment!

Facials start from €80.

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This winter you don’t have to leave your sense of style at home when we can help you bring a bit of glamour back to the slopes and into the après-ski parties of the night.

There are many ways you can make your look more fashionable, whilst still being warm and be the most envied person in St Anton. Colours are key this season; pair a bright ski jacket with a neutral shade for your salopettes, adding a pop of colour to your ski attire. For après ski it is all about faux fur – rocking a statement jacket or scarf with a jumper dress or jeans to add some allure to your outfit.

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Christian Dior Reflected Sunglasses

Black leather gloves by Linea available at House of Fraser

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Above: Gray and Willow top available from House of Fraser Above: Black Jaguar Scarf from Ruby and Ed

Radley Bag available from House of Fraser

Above: Dash Frosted Iclcles available from House of Fraser Left: Yumi Long Navy Waterfall Neck Cardigan available from House of Fraser

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World Politics on it’s Head Sandra Paul looks at Britain’s Security Ties Q: So, what do I hope for in 2017?

A: Peace to all men/women/ transgenders.

It sounds trite I know but just recently I’ve felt bombarded with bad news. The media believes its duty is to make headlines. And to make headlines, you need an event or issue to be the biggest, baddest or best, otherwise you can’t employ the dramatic tone required to grab the readers or viewers’ attention.

Even on social media I am bombarded by ‘stuff ’ most of which I didn’t ask to see. It is not that I want to bury my head in the sand but it is easy to feel overwhelmed when stories and pictures of wars occurring in multiple countries, terrible tragedies happening here and abroad, or indeed threats of a catastrophic nature designed to disrupt our peace, are never-ending.

Although my sights have been focused on the UK and the impending triggering of Article 50 (our formal notice period from the EU), I have also been nervously watching what is happening in the US. President Elect Trump will be inaugurated on 20 January 2017 as per the US constitution, where he will take the oath of office of the President of the United States.

Already he has turned world politics on its head. If we are to take his lead, Putin is a man he can do business with and yet for years the subliminal message coming from America has been that Russia’s President is complicit in some way or another in propping up some of the world’s most heinous leaders. The view amongst many ordinary Brits, however, seems to be that if the Russians can’t play fair in sport, fiddling with drug testing on a massive, state-sponsored scale, how can they play fair in anything and everything else including world politics? Yet President Elect Trump obviously thinks it is expedient to begin to build bridges with Russia.

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Alex Younger, gave his first public speech and said the UK had faced twelve thwarted attacks on the UK over the past three years from IS/Daesh.

He also pointed out that we face a real threat to the UK from high tech subversion by Moscow. Cyber-attacks and attempts to subvert democracy by states like Russia pose a fundamental threat to us. The technique of using tools such as cyber-attacks, provocation and propaganda to disrupt countries is alleged to be a hallmark of Russian activity in its standoff with the West and became notorious after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. Just last month America accused Vladimir Putin of trying to disrupt its presidential election by hacking political organisations and there are concerns that Russian spies will also try to undermine upcoming elections in Germany and France.

There are at least 30 national elections taking place in the world in 2017 including Syria, Rwanda, Liberia, Iran, Congo, Somaliland and Kenya. It is clear that 2017 will be just as politically turbulent as 2016.

Mr Younger pointed out that, “The connectivity that is at the heart of globalisation can be exploited by states with hostile intent to further their aims.

They do this through means as varied as cyber-attacks, propaganda or subversion of democratic process.”

He went on to say his spies had found

themselves having to counter “the increasingly dangerous phenomenon of hybrid warfare”.

However, it’s not all bad. The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 came into force at the end of 2016 and grants MI5 and its partners, GCHQ, MI6 and the police, the powers they need in a digital age to disrupt terrorist attacks and damaging espionage – I hope it will prove invaluable in this era of ‘hybrid warfare’.

In addition, it’s Younger’s view that despite the upheaval of Brexit and the surprise election of Donald Trump, Britain’s security ties with Europe and the US will only get stronger.

I hope ordinary people like me don’t get ‘news fatigue’ and seek the comfort blanket of complacency and ignorance. I believe it is important that we remain involved and aware about what is going on around us. So what if we have voted to BREXIT? It does not follow that we become isolationist. Instead, it is vital to our security that we continue to participate in every way possible on the national stage - I believe we remain a vital cog in the machinery of global peace.

Sandra Paul has been in the communications industry for over twenty years working for Prime Ministers, Presidents and CEOs. Sandra lives and works in Cheltenham. Contact her on sandra@sandrapaulcoms.com

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WESTMINSTER IN THE COTSWOLDS Emma Logan has asked the county’s MPs to inform Cotswold Style readers what they have be doing to represent their constituencies both locally and from Westminster dogs where Stroud District Council was a recipient of awards. This is an annual event and this year was not the first time for Stroud to be recognised.

Neil Carmichael Stroud High School has been represented in Parliament. An all day NEIL CARMICHAEL, seminar on equality for women took place MP FOR STROUD with the school being well represented by The run up to Christmas 2016 has seen a several pupils. Becoming familiar with our large number of Stroud constituents in system of government, understanding the London for business connected to key issues of our time and campaigning Parliament. The big event was the for ideas and reform are all part of a rich Apprenticeship Lunch, hosted by the and rewarding education.

Institute of Mechanical Engineering and I met with pupils and teachers from inspired by the work of Miserden Church of Festomane (Festival of England Primary School Manufacturing and on a visit to the House of Engineering), which was Commons. The pupils of all about apprenticeships the school’s ‘Pupil and how to promote their Parliament’ had written to value and polish their me earlier in the year reputation as one of the saying what an “amazing best ways to start and opportunity a visit would Neil meets with pupils from develop a career. be … and that many of Miserden Primary School on Local firms, including them had never been to their visit to Parliament ABB and Sartorius – both London and are very much with large production facilities in looking to visiting new places” and Stonehouse – were joined by Rolls Royce requesting help in organising the visit to and the Society of Motor Manufactures Westminster. and Traders (SMMT) to develop an action It was heartening to see so many young plan to take apprenticeships to a new level, pupils engaged and interested in our especially but not, of course, exclusively in country’s Parliament and decision-making. engineering.

I was really interested in the work they Next was a meeting with John Hayes, have been doing in their ‘Pupil Parliament’ Minister of State for Transport, to discuss and I think a few of today’s politicians noise levels from the motorway surface would do well to listen to their advice. I adjacent to Upton St Leonards. A highly am sure I will be hearing more from them successful meeting in terms of outcomes in the future. included Councillor Keith Pearson and Neil Carmichael is the Member of other interested parties from Parliament for Stroud and Chair of the Gloucestershire.

Education Select Committee. Contact Animal welfare was also on the agenda Neil at neil.carmichael.mp as the RSPCA was celebrating good @parliament.uk or his constituency practice in caring for animals, particularly office on 01453 751 572.

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GEOFFREY CLIFTON-BROWN, MP FOR COTSWOLDS As the first column of 2017, I feel now would be an opportune moment to review the political events of the last year both in The Cotswolds and nationally.

You cannot look back at 2016 without citing the events of June 23rd. The referendum was a triumph for British sovereignty and a clear signal that the British electorate wants a government accountable to them, not to unelected bureaucrats in Brussels. With the subsequent instalment of Theresa May as our new Prime Minister we now have a clear, defined route towards Brexit.

The democratic result of the referendum means that nothing should be done to frustrate or delay the invocation of Article 50. Brexit means Brexit, and it will only jeopardise British businesses by increasing uncertainty if the Government does not stick to the March 2017 date announced by the Prime Minister during Party Conference.

In the constituency, 2016 has been a similarly eventful year. I have paid particular attention to ensuring that infrastructure in the region is of an equal standard to the rest of the country. As a

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In 2017, I am confident that these links will continue to develop to provide key support for the area’s homes and businesses.

I am confident that 2017 will be a crucial and exciting year in British politics.

I look forward to the UK economy to continue to defy negative post-Brexit predictions. UK exports look set to continue to grow and trade deals with markets across the globe will be struck. www.geoffreycliftonbrown.co.uk

Alex Chalk

ALEX CHALK, MP FOR CHELTENHAM It took enormous courage for the singer Adele to reveal that she suffered postnatal depression after giving birth to her son Angelo.

When she had her baby, she said that it felt like she had made "the worst decision of my life". She felt inadequate as a mother and had to spend time away from him after he was born Thankfully the singer has come through the ‘baby blues’ and says she loves four-year-old Angelo more than anything.

The baby blues can strike at any time, both during pregnancy and after birth.

More than one in 10 women experience depression and associated issues during pregnancy and the year following birth.

Too many suffer in silence and their symptoms are not always being identified.

I was really moved when constituents came to see me about this issue. It was incredibly brave of them to open up about their experiences. We talked about the ‘silent stigma’ they feel and being swept up in a ‘rollercoaster of raging emotions’.

I’ve been championing investment in mental health support in Parliament. In November I led a debate at Westminster on the impact of social media on children and young people’s mental health. Just a couple of weeks after my debate, Gloucestershire was awarded nearly £1.5Million to support peri-natal mental health. Peri-natal mental health refers to a woman’s mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.

Gloucestershire is one of only 20 areas across the country to be awarded national funding. It’s a great step forward but there’s much more to do.

Here in Gloucestershire, I’m focusing on Gloucestershire NHS’ Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). I see it as an opportunity to improve mental health support and reduce waiting times for children. I’m calling for an Urgent Care Centre at Cheltenham Hospital throughout the night. I’m campaigning for more GPs and specialist nurses. And I’m championing investment in the latest LINAC radiotherapy technology for our excellent oncology centre.

For far too long Cheltenham felt like the Cinderella of Gloucestershire NHS. Between 2005 and 2015 we lost Battledown’s Children Services. We lost Doctor-led maternity services. We lost nighttime A&E. Finally things are changing for the better.

I’d really value your support for this campaign. If you haven’t already, please go online and sign the petition at www.alexchalk.com/CheltHealth or simply email me at alex.chalk.mp@parliament.uk www.alexchalk.com LAURENCE ROBERTSON, MP FOR TEWKESBURY It's difficult to believe that we are now in a New Year. As my headmaster told me all those years ago, time certainly does pass more quickly as we get older! I hope all my constituents had a happy Christmas and a peaceful start to 2017.

I'm sure that this year will provide plenty of challenges as we move forward.

Certainly, difficult decisions will have to be taken in Parliament and throughout the country and I continue to welcome input from constituents on which way we should go on all these issues.

Obviously, Brexit is there at the top of the agenda following the historic vote in June last year. The Prime Minister has said that she will trigger Article 50 of the

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Lisbon Treaty by the end of March, thus beginning the process of negotiation to leave the EU. I look forward to that process beginning and I hope, then, as we move forward that the indicators increased business investment, improved consumer spending, falling unemployment and rising employment and demonstrations of support of the UK by companies such as Jaguar, Google and Nissan and so on - continue to express confidence in our country.

Other issues are pressing as well, of course. The situations in Syria and Yemen are terrible and it is a real dilemma knowing exactly what we should do to help. Many people in the country would be very reluctant to see the UK intervene in a military way, whereas others insist we cannot let the situations continue as they are going. My own feeling is that the situation in both countries is urgent but that we have not yet exhausted or fully exploited the diplomatic opportunities.

We also need to continue to rise to the challenges in the NHS and social care.

Without a doubt these organisations are under strain and the extra money, which is already being provided, is essential. It is, though, important to remember the excellent work which the NHS does and the enormous contribution it makes to our lives and our country. It is a service with challenges but how extraordinarily well the people employed in the NHS are rising to those.

So, much to do and to think about, and I'm looking forward to continuing to serve my constituents and my country in the best possible way I can as we move through this New Year. I hope to see you in the course of this work.

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Claire in the County Here we go again… Another New Year, another new day, another New Year resolution… Claire Thayers is planning ahead ’ll never drink again!’ I exclaim as I visit the recycling and unload the umpteen bottles from the Christmas festivities.

‘I’ll start my diet!’ as I tuck into the last of the Christmas pudding, hidden beneath a mountain of brandy butter.

And the one that resonates the most with me…

‘I’ll never buy a fresh Christmas tree again,’ as I sit on the floor brushing up the endless needles.

Every year my daughter pleads with me to buy a real tree because it smells nice – the trauma of finding one the right shape, the right height, at the right price… sorting through endless trees, until the right one is found. Then the hassle of getting it home, putting it up so it doesn’t fall over, decorating it (I always wait till she goes to bed and then fiddle with it to get it right, which always ends up in a row) and then having to remove it before 12th night and watching it turn into a twig as every

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pine needle falls to the floor and everyone embeds itself into the carpet.

Carrying it out of the house, it still manages to find more needles to shed en route – a little trail of green to the front door.

All the food has to be eaten up, as I cannot bear waste so it’s a continuous cycle of Turkey curry, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup… soggy salad at the bottom of the fridge, bread sauce that has turned to concrete in the dish, cranberry sauce that no one eats in our house, Christmas pudding that I made two years ago, have kept every year and NEVER eaten because no one eats Christmas pudding – so why do I make them?

Therein lies the problem – all the traditions we carry on because we do what our parents did… I still make a Christmas cake so that the kids can have a stir and make a wish – the girls are 28 and 19 now.

So this January my resolution is to do

what I want to do for Christmas 2017 – if I don’t want to make a Christmas cake I wont, if I don’t want to buy a fresh tree I wont – if I want to just eat smoked salmon and salad on Christmas day… I will! If I don’t want to see anyone and hide away in my PJ’s for the whole day, with my glass of Baileys and chocolate orange I WILL! I will also save a whole lot of money, a whole lot of hassle and no more rows – result!

It does make you think – what would happen if we simply didn’t do what we have always done? Would the cards still get written, the presents bought, the family invited round, the lunch cooked, the bowls of nuts and obligatory tin of Roses in situ?

One to ponder… we have a mere 364 days to do so – till we do it all again!

Claire Thayers & Associates Email: claire@clairethayers.co.uk Tel: 07870632093

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EXPLA N THE MARKET Investing in Our Own Wellbeing Guy Shone looks at how the City is coping with stress Thousands of city bankers are amongst those looking for a fresh start in this new year.

The success of the recent TV show ‘Billions’ has shone a light onto the world of coaching high flyers and more City bankers than ever before are signing up for emotional, nutritional and sometimes even spiritual support.

Far from frothy coffee shop chatter these services have become very big business.

Coaching in the City is actually one of the fastest growing support services in financial services.

According to a recent study by ICF global – revenue for executive coaching alone has now far exceeded £1 billion with some estimates closer to £5 billion.

The industry is not just 1-2-1 coaching for CEOs. It is also fast becoming built into vast systems behind the pensions and employee benefits systems of the world’s biggest companies.

Thousands of firms now offer employees the chance to choose a range of alternative benefits as part of their salary package. Increasingly people are choosing services like wellbeing plans, nutritional advice and an assortment of supportive apps instead of the more traditional share options and travel cards.

The global consultancy Penna, which has coached over 30,000 people, recently reported a sharp rise in high-flying women over 35 who are seeking coaching support. Most commonly the advice being sort is focused on how to re-invigorate their careers.

According to the leading providers of wellbeing services – the coaching journey often starts with the following questions and soul searching: “I don’t know what my next step is” “My personal values don’t match what I do at work” “I’ve lost my enthusiasm” “My heart isn’t in it anymore” The top wellbeing coach Adam Lloyd

explains that the answer isn’t always to leave your job and set up a new business, “Some people do change career but just as many find fresh ways of tackling their existing job. Coaching that seems to work the best is when we find smart ways of blending professional and personal. Very often issues such as nutrition can make a big difference to performance levels. It is about asking the right questions and developing solutions that really work – as opposed to concepts or lofty rhetoric.”

There are many studies that show there are sound economic reasons to take this work seriously. Many of the benefits of coaching can cause direct financial benefit. There are many robust studies conducted by Fortune 500 companies that prove how in some cases better 'emotional intelligence' has caused sales to leap over 50%. A global Towers Watson study even showed a clear correlation between companies with the best communication and increased shareholder returns.

So we know that the areas tackled by top business coaches can and do impact commercial success.

And then there is the big issue of work place stress. And it is an astoundingly big problem.

Career coaching can be a highly effective way to help manage work related stress. Something suffered by close to half a million people last year alone.

Work related stress resulted in 11

Guy Shone is one the UK’s leading economic researchers. He appears regularly on BBC News, BBC Breakfast, BBC World, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live. He also appears on BBC Radio 4, Reuters TV, Sky News and ITV News.

Guy is the former City & Business columnist for the Metro newspaper and now runs the international research business ExplaintheMarket.

Guy spent most of his 17 year career in the City. His previous jobs were the Head of Research for global investment group Old Mutual plc and Research Director for the government backed Money Advice Service. In 2012, he was commissioned by the UK government to produce the largest study ever done into the financial behaviour of UK families.

Guy’s work brings together the City and The Cotswolds. He is ‘expert in residence’ at BBC Radio Gloucestershire and also a regular economic expert for The Sun newspaper.

Guy has recently been announced as judge for the 2016 Santander National Financial Media Awards.

Guy moved from London a few years ago and now lives with his wife and two children near Cirencester.

million days off sick, which cost the UK economy over £7 billion last year. That’s the price of building 70 brand new hospitals. Seven billion – a number so large that mathematicians tell us if you tried to count to it without skipping numbers in between would take you 200 years!

That’s all on top of a rise in what researchers’ term ‘presenteeism’ where employees come to work tired, demotivated and too anxious to be effective.

2017 is sure to bring plenty of economic challenges. Brexit negotiations, turbulent currency markets and our first look at ‘Trumpenomics’ to name just a few.

So as we all prepare to get back to work – maybe a major investment in our own wellbeing is the smartest way to begin a busy financial year.

Guy can be reached on twitter @GuyShone

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The Wheel Doctors Cotswold Style asked Jeremy Shackleton from Reinventing The Wheel, some questions we all need to know regarding our tyre and wheel care this winter Why Reinventing The Wheel?

Back in 2006 when I started the business there were still some domain names available using variations of alloy wheel repair or refurbishment but the best and most obvious ones had already been purchased. This led me to thinking why couldn’t I choose something that was more individual, more memorable but still referenced what we did similar to what Mastercard did with Priceless.com .

The expression “reinventing the wheel” is in fairly common usage and therefore quickly recognisable and yet described quite accurately what we did and when I found out the domain name was available that sealed it. Many people comment on it (mostly favourably) and it’s certainly memorable which was my main objective at the outset. In many ways it also serves as a mini mission statement for the team.

What damage do potholes do to our wheels?

Over recent years, potholes have become the scourge of the UK motorist.

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resulting in the tyre not sealing to the rim and a loss of air. Worryingly this is not visible with the wheel on the car so the first thing you are aware of is a flat tyre.

However using an innovative process and specific tooling designed in-house, most wheels are repairable at a fraction of the cost of replacing them.

My car keeps losing tyre pressure how can you resolve this?

Pothole damage is not the only reason a wheel might lose air. It could be corrosion on the rim itself, which results in air seeping out slowly perhaps over a period as long as a couple of weeks. In the event of this you have the option to make the wheel serviceable without going to the expense of refurbishing the whole wheel although in many cases it is not a significant increase in cost to make them look like new again.

I am returning my leased car back to the dealership but the wheels have chips and scratches. Can you repair these so I won’t be penalised by the dealer?

This method of buying a car allows access to a much greater choice of car than conventional loans and has become incredibly popular off the back of low interest rates. However the sting in the

tail can be additional charges at the end of the period that some less scrupulous companies use as a way to support that low monthly payment. In some cases I have heard of people being charged for replacement wheels! It is always to cheaper to get any damage repaired prior to returning the car and we have developed certain techniques which keep costs low while achieving a satisfactory finish to pass inspections.

Do you work with all makes and models of vehicles?

Pretty much yes. I always say it doesn’t matter whether you drive a Fiesta or a Ferrari, what is common to all our customers is that they love their cars and want the best value repair possible.

How quick can you repair wheels?

Obviously this depends on the extent of the damage and the service required.

Some pothole damage can be repaired on a while-you-wait basis with a prebooked appointment. At the other end of the scale some alloys can take a week or even more to refurbish. We always encourage potential customers to come to our workshop in Tewkesbury; this gives us a chance to physically inspect their wheels and give a firm price and timescale but it also eases any concerns

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“With lease cars the sting in the tail can be additional charges at the end of the period that some less scrupulous companies use as a way to support that low monthly payment. In some cases I have heard of people being charged for replacement wheels!” they might have as to what sort of company they are dealing with and what quality they can expect. Invariably there are Aston Martins and Bentleys around not to mention the odd Fiesta!

Do you offer a courtesy car service while fixing my wheels?

Absolutely. We understand for many people their car is their only form of transport and therefore if we need to take that away from them we need to be in a position to offer a solution.

Do you offer a mobile repair service?

No. Mobile repair is always going to be compromised and it’s not an area of the market that we want to be involved in with private customers. Painting wheels is no different to painting bodywork so to achieve a durable repair to a high standard requires a clean and dust free environment and in spite of recent advances in paint technology an oven to cure the paint neither of which are achievable in a van.

How are alloy wheels repaired?

At Reinventing the Wheel we repair in the region of 150 wheels per week. I won’t bore you with the details but essentially we offer two processes; a wet paint process aimed at minor repairs on newer wheels and a bare aluminium repair which as the name suggests involves stripping the wheels back to bare aluminium which tends to be for more major repairs or in the event of flaking paint, older corroded wheels and colour changes. We also repair diamond cut wheels again either minor repairs or we can re-machine the whole wheel if required.

What advice can you give on wheel protection during the winter months?

This is probably the question I get asked the most. Diamond cut wheels (normally 2-tone in colour) are particularly prone to deteriorating at a rapid rate over winter as the machined surface offers little or no resistance to

water and salt penetration. The best advice I can give is to wash them regularly with warm water and whatever car shampoo you use for the body.

There are literally hundreds of specific wheel cleaning products available but most are either acid based or abrasive which are designed to tackle burnt-on brake dust so if you stay on top of the brake dust there is no dirt in the world you need acid to remove. If you do use these products make sure you follow the instructions to the letter as if not they will damage the paint. There are some products designed for use on motorbikes that repel water and protect exposed surfaces which are also worthy of application. Use the local £5 car wash at your peril!

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Style Gifts Kerstin Florian Ginger Bath & Body Oil This multi-use oil has a deliciously spicy scent, which both men and women love, and can be used as a massage oil or as an addition to a romantic bath. Housed in a beautiful frosted glass bottle, it would make the ideal Valentine's Day treat. £43, www.kerstinflorian.co.uk

Emma Bridgewater Wallflower Mug This ½ pint Wallflower Love mug is the perfect way to remind that special someone they are loved every single day of the year. £19.95, www.emmabridgewater.co.uk

The Naked Grouse A premium small batch, craft whisky which has a rich colour, smooth character and a naturally sweet and spicy taste profile. The perfect treat for whisky fans this Valentine’s Day. £25, Waitrose

Valentine’s Day Treat the love of your life with these gifts picked by Robyn Morrison

LIGHT & DARK Delightful Fragrance A delicious fragrance bursting with red fruits and is supported by the merest touch of Lotus Flower and Mirabilis Jasmine along with a gentle trail of Sweet Musk and Creamy Vanilla. £43.50, www.LD-Boutique.com

Godiva Valentine’s Heart Box This pretty, heart-shaped box filled with luscious Belgian chocolates is sure to charm any Valentine, whether you're wooing a new love or pleasing your significant other. £20, www.godivachocolates.co.uk

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Godminster Heart to Heart Gift Pack A cheesy gift for the one you love. Godminster produces an exquisite Heart to Heart gift pack that pairs their signature Vintage Organic Cheddar with its handmade Organic Brie both in pretty heart shapes. £17.45, www.godminster.com

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MINDSET “One percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

by Bradley Salisbury, Headmaster of Dean Close School These words, generally attributed to Thomas Edison, are familiar to many of us. They have been used to motivate reluctant school pupils for decades and provide justification for teachers to set extended homework tasks and repeats of essays.

When Mo Farah wins double Olympic gold, Nicola Benedetti receives another standing ovation or Eddie Redmayne another Oscar, we all know they’ve put in a huge amount of work behind the scenes and that talent alone is not enough; that luck will only have taken them so far. Even if we might question Edison’s ratio of 1:99, we know that most success is attributable to effort. Why then, do we regularly encourage children and young people to think that the reason people are good at things is because of natural talent? We say things like:

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learning, not the person doing the learning. We should say things like: “Don’t worry, John. Let’s have a look at how you approached the test and we’ll probably find a way you could do better next time.”

“Well done, Susie. You’ve worked incredibly hard to achieve that.”

“You’re not doing well at French at the moment and I understand that because your mum and I found it hard too. Let’s try and find a different way to learn the vocabulary.”

The key word in all of this is ‘yet’. It changes “I can’t do this!” to “I can’t do this, yet!” As a teacher, I know that there is nothing more frustrating than encountering a pupil who simply refuses to try because they have decided they won’t be able to do it. The flip side to that is the unadulterated joy of seeing a pupil who succeeds where previously they failed. Frequent use of the word ‘yet’ can certainly help to change a mindset.

I’m either good at it, or I’m not

I can learn anything I want to

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When I’m frustrated I give up

When I’m frustrated, I persevere

I don’t like to be challenged

I want to be challenged

Tell me I’m smart

Tell me I try hard

My abilities determine everything

My effort and attitude determine everything

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“Don’t worry, John, you can’t be good at everything.”

“Well done, Susie. You’re so talented.”

“You’re probably not going to do well in French. Your mum and I both did badly in French at school.”

The idea that achievement is more a result of effort and perseverance is not a new one, but it has recently been reemphasised by psychologist, Dr Carol Dweck. In her book, ‘Mindset,’ Dr Dweck presents a wide range of research and analysis which points towards the need for us to move from fixed mindsets to growth mindsets. Without wishing to oversimplify Dweck’s ideas, the attitudes of those different ways of thinking can be described as follows:

During the exam season, a school pupil with a fixed mindset may experience higher levels of stress because they feel outcome of the exam is a judgement on their character: ‘if you fail, it is because you are not talented enough’.

If we want to encourage young people to do as well as they possibly can, Dweck’s research tells us that we should focus our comments and advice on the process of

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SCHOOL REPORT CELEBRATING YOUR SCHOOLS’ SUCCESS ACROSS GLOUCESTERSHIRE THE KING’S SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER

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CREATIVITY FLOURISHES AT THE KING’S SCHOOL GLOUCESTER The ethos of The King’s School, Gloucester is to educate the whole person, unlocking individual talents and nurturing potential across all aspects of the curriculum. The independent day school for girls and boys aged 3-18, prides itself on success in the classroom, on the sports field, and also in the performing and creative arts.

This academic year the Cathedral School has seen the development of a new Art Department, with state-of-the-art facilities including kiln rooms, printing press and textiles suites. The new department enjoys a wonderful location with inspiring views over Gloucester Cathedral, and a secluded garden that can be utilised as a creative space for pupils.

Design Technology at the School also enjoyed a boost at the end of last year, with the addition of a third fully equipped

design workshop. The excellent provision for the creative arts at King’s has inspired leavers to go on to study university courses such as; Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Design, Fine Art and Interior Design.

Headmaster, Alistair Macanughton said: “In a time where many schools are seeing a reduction in the time and resources spent on the creative arts, I am proud that we continue to offer a broad

and balanced curriculum, with Art, Music and Drama given proper space in the timetable.

The arts do not just develop a child’s creativity, the skills they learn through these subjects spill over into academic achievement. Children need to know more about the world than simply what is learnt through text and numbers. An artistic education teaches students how to interpret, criticise, and use visual information.”

King’s offers a range of Scholarships for Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Dance, Academic and Sport. Full details can be found on the School’s website www.thekingsschool.co.uk.

For more information, or to arrange a visit to King’s please contact the Admissions Office on 01452 337 337 or email registrar@thekingsschool.co.uk.

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Westonbirt School entry test days for Year 7 are on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18th January and for Year 9 on Tuesday 31 Jan and Wednesday 1st Feb 2017. This is an excellent time to visit Westonbirt as the inclusive school for girls has recently undergone a significant fee restructure.

From September 2017 the day pupil fee will be £4,995 per term and the boarding fee will be £9,750 per term.

Natasha Dangerfield, Headmistress says of the fee restructure “Westonbirt offers an exceptional education and we are delighted that we are now in a position to

make the School more accessible and affordable for a greater number of families.” Recent and projected growth in numbers has enabled Westonbirt to be able to implement the new fee structure from Sept 2017.

To visit, Westonbirt’s next whole school Open Morning is on March 18th from 9am-12pm. Please book via an email to admissions@westonbirt.org.

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MATHS IN ACTION ST EDWARD’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL, CHELTENHAM Last term, St Edward’s School successfully hosted two Mathematics Challenges for pupils in Years 4 and 5.

Pupils from twenty-five Gloucestershire primary schools battled it out over several rounds of hands-on Mathematical puzzles and problem solving activities. Each round required pupils to utilise a range of different analytical and problem solving skills.

Working against the clock, points were

awarded to teams who could correctly solve the problem in the fastest time.

Senior School pupils were on hand to assist with the collating and marking of papers after each round. Sixth Form Maths Prefects were also on stand-by for the tougher questions.

Several of St Edward’s Preparatory School’s most able mathematicians attended the Challenges and enjoyed have

their mathematical abilities put to the test.

Well done to all of the pupils for representing their schools and rising to the challenge.

St Edward’s Preparatory School, 252 London Road, Charlton Kings Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6NR Tel: 01242 538 900 Email: mainoffice@stedwardsprep.co.uk www.stedwards.co.uk

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NEW YEAR, NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE! Rob Jones, Rendcomb College’s Head talks about the school’s new Griffin Centre and other plans 2017 is already off to a great start as Rendcomb College’s new £3.5m Performing Arts Centre, known as the Griffin Centre, is officially open!

Streams of excited children, parents and teachers have already leaped, jetéd and pirouetted through its doors and we can’t wait to show the space off to the public.

With a 350-seat auditorium, mirrored dance studio with ballet bars, drama theory classroom and the essential dressing rooms, Green Room and prop and costume store, our pupils and arts scholars have a dedicated, industrystandard performance and rehearsal space at their fingertips. The Centre will also be available to hire externally for conferences, meetings, theatre groups

and dance and exercise classes – do get in touch with the school for more information.

We have also launched our Outdoor Education programme for pupils throughout the school. Starting in Nursery and Reception, they all don their wellington boots and waterproofs (whatever the weather) each week and head to our onsite Forest School to hunt for bugs, learn respect for nature and forage for blackberries to make crumbles to take

home to mum and dad. Older children undertake bush craft sessions, camp out within our grounds and go on adventure weekends. When pupils reach Year 9 and above, they can also elect to take the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualification from Bronze through to Gold. In Sixth Form, students become our community ‘Leaders’ and undertake Service.

So what’s next? There’s a lot more on the horizon and our Strategic Development Plan sets out our future but overall, my aim is to ensure that I lead a school of happy pupils and staff who are ambitious in their approach to life! Exciting developments include making further improvements to our Sixth Form facilities and sports facilities – so watch this space…

Rendcomb College has open mornings on Friday, 3 March for the Junior School (ages 3 to 11) and Saturday, 4 March for the Senior School (ages 11 to 18).

Register online at www.rendcombcoolege.org.uk, call 01285 832306 or email: admissions@rendcombcollege.org.uk

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BEAUDESERT PARK SCHOOL, MINCHINHAMPTON

BUILDING CASTLES AND CONFIDENCE AT BEAUDESERT At the co-ed independent Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, castle building is just one of many extra activities which have been taking place during the extended school day. Headmaster James Womersley, explains; “Children are wonderful in their diversity. One might be a Maths whizz and a committed drummer, whilst another may have a passion for public speaking. Academic achievement is important, but we believe a good all round education includes plenty of opportunities for children to try new things, find new strengths and feed their passions.

Ultimately, we want to help children become confident, well-rounded people.”

The performing arts are an especially important part of school life for all 450 children aged 3 – 13 at Beaudesert, and the recently launched performing arts centre has allowed the school to stage fantastic performances even more frequently and professionally than before. James commented; “Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat just before Christmas was incredible both in terms of being a spectacle to behold, and a tool for building children’s confidence.”

The children also choose from over 30 different extracurricular activities every term, ranging from iPad animation to storytelling, and gymnastics to judo.

Visit the school Beaudesert’s next Open Morning is on Friday 17th March. For more information please contact School Secretary Theresa Yates-Round on 01453 832 072. www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

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Dean Close launches new cookery school

The Hon David Hicks Beach, Katrina Hicks Beach, Pete Hicks Beach and Maria Taylor

Molly Caesar

Just before Christmas, Dean Close held the official opening of its new Cookery School alongside a Leiths Christmas Canape Party.

Guest of honour was Viv Burroughs, a former teacher, who first introduced the Leiths Basic Certificate in Food and Wine to the School.

Around 60 guests attended the Christmassy event and enjoyed a range of canapes from Yorkshires with caramelised onion, fillet beef and horseradish cream to Meringues with rose cream, pomegranate and pistachio.

Ric and Juliet Caesar with Charlotte Finney

Liv Streete, Molly Caesar, Charlotte Finney, Ewan Beattie and Pete Hicks Beach

Warden, Roger Jones and Headmaster, Bradley Salisbury

Libby Barnes, Ann Jevons, Maria Taylor, Dave Jevons and Richard Pemberton

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Passionate about Service Cotswold Style met with Ben Fox, the new General Manager of Hotel du Vin in Cheltenham en Fox started at Hotel du Vin in Cheltenham at the beginning of December with a baptism of fire while the party season was in full flow.

Passionate about service, he told us that he loves the people element of the business and every day is different.

“There is so much more opportunity in the hotel side of the hospitality business to build a real relationship with your guests - we have some regular guests that essentially may as well be on the payroll they are here so often!” Said Ben. “Hotel du Vin is a fabulous business centred around the food and drink we serve. Our wine list is exceptional with great quality, reasonable entry-level wines, right up to a £2600 magnum of Bordeaux. We offer French inspired cuisine that is fantastic value; you really can go all out at Hotel du Vin or have a fabulous meal for as little as £20 for three courses.

That is the side I love about this business; its great quality but accessible to everyone.”

A previous manager taught Ben that every day they should walk the floor and

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see things through the guests’ eyes to ensure that everything is, as they would want it. Ben continued, “It’s far more rewarding to catch people doing things right than doing them wrong! So that is how I manage the business today - looking through the guests’ eyes and rewarding and recognising great service by my team.”

Originally from Manchester Ben has spent the past 20 years managing hotels, restaurants and holiday parks around the country. He moved to Cirencester eighteen months ago and prior to Hotel du Vin, managed No131 and Number 38 The Park in Cheltenham and spent a short time with Brakspear.

On a personal level, Ben who has a degree in Business from Leeds University, got married on Christmas Eve and has two small boys aged 2 ½ and 8 months. To add to that, he has a French bulldog called Thor and very recently acquired a new puppy - a miniature dachshund named Loki.

Somehow he also finds the time to enjoy his hobbies such as cycling, amateur photography and snowboarding.

We wish Ben all the best with his new career at Hotel du Vin! Hotel du Vin, Cheltenham Tel: 01242 370584 www.hotelduvin.com Twitter: @HotelduVinBrand

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SOUP KITCHEN Rachel Cappuccini has devised some hearty soups for a perfect winter warmer lthough January and February are dreary months when most of us just want to hibernate, it is also a time of year to gather ourselves together, re-balance both physically and financially and spend some quieter evenings with our loved ones cuddled up in front of the fire. A time to reflect, plan holidays, make resolutions!

It is also the time of year to make heartwarming soups, which are economical and require little effort. There is definitely a feel good factor about making a winter soup from scratch and as soups are relatively foolproof they are an opportunity to experiment with your creative flair. Soups can be sophisticated, detoxifying and comforting and the perfect opportunity to use up leftovers and larder cupboard ingredients.

My mother, an inventive and talented cook, regularly made ‘Mud Soup’, which involved throwing in a few days of leftovers into a pan with some stock and blending with a few herbs and spices.

Whatever was put in it, it always came out the same shade of ‘mud’ but was delicious.

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good stock and it is always worth making the effort in my opinion, although there are some rather good supermarket alternatives. At Gusto, we always have a meat and veggie stock on the boil early morning ready to make our soups for the menu. Many years ago when I spent a few days in the kitchen at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons I was intrigued by the number of stock pots and I can still remember the wonderful aromas they emitted.

Another essential with soup is the finishing garnish and this can be anything from croutons, tortilla crisps, chopped herbs, infused oil or a dash of flavoured

cream. We use our leftover rock salt and rosemary focaccia to make large rustic croutons or we make mini triangular cheese toasties to go with our roasted tomato soup. Try a drizzle of lemon oil over soups such as cream of artichoke, mix some truffle oil and mascarpone and add to wild mushroom and thyme soup or add some diced crispy bacon pieces to almost any soup!

I have chosen 3 very different soups for you to try. A minestrone which even my lovely Italian mother in law approved of; the Italian’s way of using leftovers, a healthy and incredibly quick vibrant Broccoli, Chervil and Lemon Soup and an oriental style Chicken and Noodle Soup with kale, ginger and Garlic. A handful of pasta can be thrown into minestrone making it a substantial meal that children will love and if you prefer to leave the noodles out of the chicken soup it is a wonderfully healthy, carb free, detox meal. Double up the recipes and freeze half, it tastes even better the next time around.

Broccoli, Chervil and Lemon Soup, Serves 4-6 Ingredients 900g broccoli florets A handful of fresh chervil (or other herb of your choice) Salt and Pepper Juice of 1-2 lemons

Method: Put the florets in a large saucepan just covering with water. Bring to the boil and simmer until the florets are just cooked through. Take the pan off the boil and allow the water and broccoli to cool a little before putting all of it into a blender and blending with the chervil and seasoning until smooth. Warm again, add the lemon juice to taste, heat until hot and serve garnished with goat’s cheese croutons or a drop of cream.

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Chicken & Noodle Soup with Kale, Ginger and Garlic, Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 sticks celery, diced 4 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 leek, sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled, whole 6 shallots, peeled, whole 1 x 4-5cm piece ginger, peeled 1 whole red chilli 2 bay leaves Handful flat leaf parsley 1 whole, free range, corn fed or organic chicken (approx. weight 1.4kg) 200g of fresh greens such as Kale, spring greens or spinach washed and shredded Rice noodles Method: Put the celery, carrots, leek, garlic, shallots and ginger in a large saucepan, with the chicken on top. Cover with water. Add the herbs and season. Bring

to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for approx. 1½ hours until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken (check it is cooked through at this stage, and if not, replace in the water for a further 20-30 mins). Once cooked, allow to cool, then take off the meat and shred. Drain off and retain all

the cooking liquid, skimming off any fat (and discarding the vegetables and herbs.) Add the chicken back into the broth and put on a gentle heat and bring to a gentle boil. Add in the greens and then finally the noodles. Toss and serve.

Garnish with fresh coriander or diced red chilli.

My Minestrone, Serves 6-8 My version isn’t vegetarian, but can easily be converted.

Ingredients 1 x 300g pancetta, diced (optional) 1 large white onion, peeled and chopped 4 sticks celery, chopped 2 leeks, washed and chopped 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 125g green beans, trimmed 125g greens, shredded (spring greens, cavolo nero, kale) 3L or 6pt chicken or vegetable stock 2 dsp tomato puree Salt and pepper A good handful of fresh chopped herbs such as parsley, basil and thyme (or couple tsp of dried herbs) 1 tin of cannelloni or butter beans 1 tin chopped tomatoes 150g small dried pasta shapes such as macaroni Grated Parmesan and fresh pesto, to serve

Method: Heat a drop of oil in a large heavy duty saucepan, add the pancetta. Cook until browned, then add onion, celery, leeks, carrots and garlic and fry for 5-10 mins.

Add broccoli, cauliflower, beans and greens and stir 5 minutes before adding in the stock, puree and seasoning. Bring to boil then simmer and finally add the herbs, beans and chopped tomatoes.

Simmer a further 15-20 mins before throwing in a couple handfuls of small pasta shapes. Serve when pasta cooked with plenty of grated Parmesan and a drizzle of fresh green pesto.

Meet Rachel...

After moving from London to the Cotswolds to bring up her family, Rachel Cappuccini bought and ran the legendary Lamb Inn in Burford, before relocating to Cheltenham, where she set up and still runs highly acclaimed Gusto café and its catering business, now in its tenth year.

Contact Rachel Cappuccini at: rachel@gusto-deli.com; www.gustodeli.com. Follow Rachel on instram: gusto_chef

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Happy New Year Workout Fitness Expert Luciano Kydd gets you on your ‘New You’ exercise regime So it’s January and you have decided to hit the gym to try and improve your overall health and fitness - but still don’t know where to start. Here’s a programme that can work your entire aerobic system.

Enter the PHA programme; PHA stands for Peripheral Heart Action and is a resistance (weights) and aerobic-based workout that aims to keep the heart elevated for the duration of the session.

It’s essentially a gym-based circuit that are a series of exercises, which are performed continuously and sequentially after each other. This type of workout is easy to design and is effective for increasing that ‘muscular tone’ as most people called it nowadays along with muscular endurance, which simultaneously delivers aerobic fitness benefits to the body for cardiovascular health benefits.

There are several varieties of the PHA programme but for the sake of this audience, let’s keep it simple for planning and time allowed at the gym especially in January.

GUIDELINES: • Select one upper body pushing exercise, one leg based exercise, one upper body pulling exercise; make sure these exercises are made up of three compound resistance based exercises and finally include one aerobic exercise.

• The three resistances are suggested to be performed for a minimum of 12+reps, with the aerobic exercise performed at your best intensity for 3-5 minutes depending on your current fitness level.

• This circuit can then be performed 2-5 times after your warm up, depending on your time and fitness and if necessary, a short rest period of anywhere between 10-60 seconds can be taken between each resistance exercise or at the end; although this is not compulsory. If you are new to the gym you might/will need more rest to recover to complete the whole circuit, a seasoned gym goer will need less recovery time.

I hope you find this programme enjoyable and challenging at the same time, while taking you a step closer to achieving your goal.

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Drone Skiing Zany Anton-Smith looks at the latest thrill to hit the slopes Every year we endeavor to try out a new adventure on our ski holiday. Last year, in the quest to mix things up a bit we booked a ‘night time fondue in the sky’.

The combination of twinkling lights, a kerosene burner and the overwhelming whiff of Gruyere while bobbing high up in a telecabine was indeed a novel experience but not one I wish to repeat.

The year before that we went ‘Ski Joring’; a bit like waterskiing in the snow but behind a horse instead of a boat – particularly entertaining when it starts to gallop. Advertised in the brochure as ‘a highly original winter activity and accessible to all.’ I would strongly advise anyone trying this to keep your mouth firmly shut!

Another memorable ski holiday saw us skiing for 24 hours non-stop through the night in a charity race. Having pitched a tent at 2,000 metres we took it in turns to ski into the eerie blackness following deeply rutted runs while teeth chattered and adrenalin pumped furiously.

We’ve clung onto mountain bikes while hurtling down thankfully empty ski pistes.

We‘ve boarded skidoos and raced through snowy forests in the dark to the magical refuges (high altitude restaurants). We’ve even stuffed burning flares into the ski mitts of shivering children and encouraged them to join a ski-snake of strangers disappearing into the night during torch light mountain descents; the ominous burn holes and stubborn, red wax stains proof of their intrepid adventure.

What I love about Switzerland is their relatively relaxed health and safety laws and every year brings a new thrilling experience that you just wouldn’t come across anywhere else. Having chatted amongst my mountain friends it seems that the latest thrill is for the ‘dronie’.

This is simply a more advanced version of the ‘selfie’ but taken from 100 metres high whilst travelling at break-neck speed amongst stunning, snow-clad mountains.

I vividly remember watching live footage of Marcel Hirscher, defending

World Cup ski champion, narrowly escaping injury when a large drone carrying a camera crashed on his slalom course to the horror of spectators.

Despite the phenomenal footage that the drone captured, his foreboding comment to the press afterwards was: “This is far too dangerous and can never happen again”.

The craze for drones has certainly not abated and ski resorts over the world are agonizing over what to do about drones and what restrictions to impose. With up to 15,000 people per day skiing in the big resorts, if everyone flew their own personal drone the risk factor would be stratospheric.

This year, Switzerland has cleverly found a way around these restrictions and is now offering the ‘dronie’.

Adventurous skiers and boarders can now rent a Hexo+ self-tracking drone to film their descent from the air. Just to

liven things up a bit, the dedicated drone routes are strewn with obstacles and jumps to add an element of the unexpected.

Whatsmore there’s no need for a remote control – the Hexo+ drone simply plugs into a smart phone’s blue tooth enabling the skier to look ahead and not at the sky above (a fundamental rule of skiing). All of this is reassuringly supervised by a chief operator who can take control should things go haywire.

Your brave exploits are sent to you the same evening by email so you can share and gloat on social media to your hearts content.

Rumour has it that Verbier is now offering this unique experience - head to the appropriately named ‘Audi Quattro Funslope’ - and it’s also soon to arrive in our much loved resort of Villars! At CHF20 for two descents this is cheaper than a round of drinks! Result. The perfect entertainment for all ages! Drone skiing here we come – sign us up!

Zany Anton-Smith runs Chalet Balthazar (www.villarsapartments.com) and Chalet Melchior (www.villarschalets.com), beautiful places to stay in the heart of Villars, Switzerland. For more information call +41 24 495 4586

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Keeping your pets happy in 2017 Animal advice from our friends at Vets on the Park So as the New Year dawns we all think about making a resolution or two. Why not think of a couple for the pets in your lives too. If you are thinking of welcoming a pet into your home for the first time in 2017, then a visit to your friendly local veterinary clinic for some advice before the big day can help make the process easier for everyone.

Over indulgence during the festive season may have had an impact on your waistline and January is the bumper month for gym memberships. However it’s not just us that suffer from a bulging waistline after Christmas. Almost 1 in 3 pets are over weight so what better time than now to get on down to your local vet clinic and have your pet’s body weight checked. Almost all clinics will do this for you free and then the staff can recommend a diet and exercise plan to shed those unwanted pounds. Modern veterinary diets are very effective and the results can be amazingly quick.

Did you know that 80% of dogs and cats over the age of three have dental disease that needs treating now? Why not make it a New Year’s resolution to ask your veterinary clinic for a check up.

Most veterinary clinics will offer free

dental clinics and the nurses will be only too happy to show you how to brush and manage dental problems in pets.

Treatment may involve a general anaesthetic for a scale and polish and in severe cases tooth extraction might be needed. I know this sounds scary but a little time and money invested now can prevent huge problems later in life.

High levels of infection in the mouth of your pet will circulate in the bloodstream causing damage to the heart liver kidney and

respiratory system. In other words, bad teeth can lead to a sick animal.

Once your pet has lovely shiny clean teeth we aim to work together to keep them that way. Here at Vets on the Park we can help you start your homecare programme with a series of consultations with the nurse who will help you through each step as slowly as necessary to avoid upsetting your pet.

With plenty of positive reinforcement and a handful of liver treats we hope that your pet will come to actually enjoy having their teeth cleaned!

Other ideas for your New Year resolution could be to make sure your pet is up to date with their worming and vaccinations. A quick phone call or email to your practice should put your mind at rest. Remember too that in April 2016 it was compulsory to have all dogs microchipped. If you haven’t done this yet then better get to it now Happy New Year to you and your pets.

Let’s hope 2017 is a happy and healthy one for everyone.

For more information or to make an appointment with one of our vets or nurses please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01242 517199.

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WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Racing Expert Nigel Aplin looks at some early betting stakes for the 2017 Cheltenham Festival n the anticipation of a profitable 2017, I thought we would take a New Year's early glimpse on ante posts bets for The Festival, running this year from Tuesday March 14 to Friday March 17th. In addition Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham is on Saturday 28th January.

The Gold Cup this year has a twist and turn that I have not seen before. At the time of writing the two heading the market are last year’s champions staying hurdler, Thistlecrack and the 2015 Gold Cup winner, Coneygree.

Coneygree was the first novice to win since Captain Christy in 1974 and Thistlecrack's first year of racing over fences makes him a novice too. It was hardly surprising that in his first chase he was sent off a 1/6 for the race but the way he took to his fences was a joy to watch as he showed his craft with several breathtaking leaps, where he stood off and was launched by Tom Scudamore whilst at the same time being clever

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enough to put in a short one when required. Add to the mix Cue Card, who like Thistlecrack, is trained by trainer of the moment, Colin Tizzard and we have a right old tussle. On balance I prefer the 8/1 Coneygree over 7/2 Thistlecrack and so will advise a small each way bet.

The Champion Hurdle is currently a muddling affair as Willie Mullins holds the cards and we don't know who he will run there. Last year's winner Annie Power, who ran only because previous champion Faugheen was injured is 5/2 favourite over 9/2 Faugheen, who is also favourite for the World Hurdle.

News has emerged that Yanworth is to be dropped in trip with the Champion Hurdle now the likely aim for the Alan King in-mate. The JP McManus owned horse was good enough to finish second in the Neptune last season as a novice and his future plans had been up in the air with two potential options being discussed.

The six-year-old made his seasonal 2015 Gold Cup winner, Coneygree

debut at Ascot in November when winning the 2m3f Coral Ascot Hurdle with a battling display and following that it had been expected that the horse would be aimed at the World Hurdle.

This piece is written before Christmas but I think 10/1 Each Way Yanworth could be the joker bet.

Landofhopeandglory, trained by first season trainer Joseph O’Brien has now won all three starts over hurdles and, for me, he put up a more enticing performance when beating Bapaume and Mega Fortune in the Grade 3 Bar One Racing Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

He has the touch of Flat class that wins races like the Triumph Hurdle and an each way bet at 8/1 current odds looks good at the moment.

Unlike recent years, Willie Mullins doesn’t appear to have a big buzz horse in his yard that has bookmakers quaking in their boots so, for once, it may pay to look elsewhere in the ante-post markets to find some value for the opening Supreme Novices event on the Tuesday.

Having trained many high-profile and strongly fancied runners for this race in recent times (L’Ami Serge, Josses Hill, My Tent Or Yours, Oscar Whiskey and Spirit Son all spring to mind), Nicky Henderson finally snapped a 24-year losing spell when Altior landed The Festival curtain raiser in spectacular fashion last season and in the shape of Jenkins, currently 6/1, the Seven Barrows handler could well have another cab off the rank.

Mentioned to you at the beginning of the season Ben Pauling's A Hare Breath has been introduced to the Arkle market and at 50/1 represents a very small speculative each way bet.

I can also pass on interest at 20/1 for Bless The Wings in the Cross Country.

I'm still not sure where our touted Apple's Jade will go so best keep our powder dry at present.

A profitable 2017 to us all!

Nigel Aplin, formally Head of Broadcast for William Hill, is founder of www.betliveradio.com, which features a daily digest of betting banter.

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THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM Monday 16th to Saturday 21st January

Seen by over 22 million people worldwide. Book now for the most successful rock & roll show of all time!

Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, Raining In My Heart and many more. Times and prices vary. www.everymantheatre.org.uk

DELICIOUSLY VEGAN COOKERY COURSE AT FOODWORKS COOKERY SCHOOL, NEAR CHELTENHAM Tuesday 17th January Foodworks is your one-way ticket to a healthier you this year. They are running a fabulous selection of healthy eating courses to set you on the right track to improve the way you eat, including ‘Deliciously Vegan’, ‘Plant-based Food’, ‘Health Food Junky’ and ‘Raw for Beginners’. Prices start from £58.00.

Call 01242 870538 or visit the website. www.foodworkscookeryschool.co.uk

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st January Ebenezer Scrooge has no time for his fellow creatures - no time for anything except making a profit. Most of all he has no time for Christmas. Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey that will turn his life upside down and change him forever. What better way to celebrate the festive season than with Red Dog’s sparkling retelling of Dickens’ heartwarming tale. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Times and prices vary. www.everymantheatre.org.uk RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC AT CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL Saturday 21st January, 7.30pm From the exultant heights of such classic hits as Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, YouMake Loving Fun, and Seven Wonders, to the bestselling Rumours album, Hits to Blues – like previous Rumours of Fleetwood Mac concert performances – guarantees to offer its audiences a rich and emotive musical experience, blowing away the cobwebs

and rekindling those precious personal memories in a way that only the best music can. Tickets: from £25.50 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk TASTING MENU AT THE GREENWAY HOTEL AND SPA, CHELTENHAM Saturday 21st January Treat yourself to a spectacular taste of the sea with a shellfish tasting menu, including a flight of wines. £105 per person www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com

THE WOMAN IN BLACK AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th January Continuing its record breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London's West End, The Woman in Black returns to the Everyman as part of a major UK tour. Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in this ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

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Travel Blogger at www.allaboardtheskylark.com Times and prices vary. www.everymantheatre.org.uk

RUBY WAX – FRAZZLED! A GUIDE TO MINDFULNESS AT CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL Monday 30th January, 8pm

This event is a follow up to Ruby’s sell out touring show, and best-selling book, ‘Sane New World’, which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking. Her new bestselling book, ‘A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled’ is the basis for the discussion. Funny and insightful, this event is your passport to saner living.

Tickets: £22 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk LAMPSHADE MAKING AT TUDOR FARMHOUSE, CLEARWELL Tuesday 31st January, 10am to 2.30pm

Rather than making New Year resolutions that you may not keep, learn to make something practical and pretty,

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then be rewarded with a lovely locally sourced lunch. Join Jo Thompson, from Wye Forest Retreats, who, in a 2.5 hour workshop, will guide you through the process of making your own lampshade. You will need to bring your own fabric to use but all other materials will be provided. A two-course lunch will be served at 12.30pm. £50 per person including welcome refreshments and lunch. Does not include additional drinks. Phone 01594 833046 to book. www.tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk VALENTINE’S SPA DAY AT THE GREENWAY HOTEL AND SPA, CHELTENHAM Monday 13th to Tuesday 28th February Spend a romantic spa day together with a glass of pink Prosecco, a couple’s dual treatment, one-course lunch or afternoon tea and a goody bag on departure. £190 per couple www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com

FAMILY

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM Until Sunday 8th January Tweedy The Clown and William Elliott as Dame Trott return for the Everyman’s most gigantic pantomime yet. Don’t miss Jack’s adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with slapstick, laughs, a giant and even a comedy cow. There will be an audio described performance and touch tour for the performance on 4th January, 2pm. There will be a relaxed performance on 5th January, 10am.

There will be a sign language interpreted performance on 7th January, 2pm. Times and prices vary. www.everymantheatre.org.uk SLEEPING BEAUTY AT THE BACON THEATRE, CHELTENHAM Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd January Enjoy Promenade Productions’

traditional family pantomime where you will be transported to a fairytale world with a beautiful princess, handsome prince, good fairies and one beastly fairy, plus all the crazy characters you expect to find in panto.

Times and prices vary. www.promenadeproductions.co.uk

CHARITY LINC PRESENTS OPERA AT THE MANOR, MANOR BY THE LAKE NEAR CHELTENHAM Saturday 4th February, 7pm Enjoy a drinks reception and threecourse dinner ,with opera performed by Cheryl Brendish of Cornwall’s Duchy Opera Troubadours and guests.

Tickets; £50 www.lincfund.org

SPORT

GLOUCESTER RUGBY V NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, KINGSHOLM STADIUM Saturday 1st January, kick off 3pm Gloucester Rugby take on Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership. Tickets: from £15 for adults and £5 for juniors in advance. www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

GLOUCESTER RUGBY V WORCESTER WARRIORS, KINGSHOLM STADIUM Saturday 7th January, kick off 3pm Gloucester Rugby take on Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.

Tickets: from £15 for adults and £5 for juniors in advance. www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

GLOUCESTER RUGBY COMEDY NIGHT, KINGSHOLM STADIUM Saturday 27th January, 7pm Gloucester Rugby’s ever popular comedy night is back, with four handpicked comedians.

Tickets: from £9 in advance. www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

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DIY in The Snow Kate Justice gets the boys to tackle the chores How many plans do you have for 2017?

Do you mark the changing of the year with big ideas and commitments? Or does December become January without fanfare?

For me, this New Year brings a new endeavour. I am going to be involved in a business venture. I'm generally not so much of a businesswoman... preferring to read, cook, ride my horse etc. than do accounts or marketing. But due to a situation slightly out of my own planning, I have to get involved in renting out holiday apartments.

Husband used to live in the French Alps – it's how we met; I was on a skiing holiday. Such is the pull of the lovely British weather, we now live here in the Cotswolds, but we didn't sell the two apartments in the mountains. For the last five years my brother has lived there, but now he's moving to Denmark, which means we really need to let them out to skiers in order to cover the bills.

I'm not entirely sure that they have ever been redecorated since they were built, 40 years ago... so you can imagine the amount of work involved in getting them up to scratch as a vacation destination. For someone who feels driven to drink at the prospect of hanging a picture, the realisation that we had to strip floors, walls, window frames and bathrooms... then paint, fit carpets and toilets and kit out the kitchens made me feel like getting arrested on purpose just to avoid it.

What I actually did (you'll be relieved to know) was talk Husband into taking some mates instead of me. They were up for helping in return for a few fondues and couple of barrels of beer.

So off they went with a van full of Ikea merchandise while I stayed in the UK to …. well.... you know, get ready for Christmas, go to work and look after the house.

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snow... but it's not so easy for doing D.I.Y on your gaff. You can't drive in (unless it is between summer and winter seasons). You have to park outside the resort and ski in. Or walk, dragging your stuff on a sledge. There are taxis – in the form of horse and sleigh – but that's not so practical when your luggage includes two drills, an angle grinder and a tile saw.

Luckily Husband and his merry band of helpers made it there just before the lifts opened and the roads shut, so said tools and additional 20 sacks of product from Bricorama and Gedimat (distinctly French / European DIY stores) made it in via the van.

Slight shame as I did briefly enjoy the image of them taking half a dozen sleighs into the village like Father Christmas and his elves.

After three days, one helper was so ill

“...There are taxis – in the form of horse and sleigh - but that’s not so practical when your luggage includes two drills, an angle grinder and a tile saw.” with altitude sickness he paid a hundred quid for a taxi to Geneva and took the first flight home. The remainder of the party returned in the van, a few days later, via Carrefour - for plonk and fags.

Husband has had to go back to finish up and collect the rest of the tools, but this time he's taken our son with him and they'll squeeze in a ski in between fitting toilets and hanging curtains.

It's now that my job begins. I must advertise, take bookings and arrange the weekly turnaround – cleaning, changing towels and sheets etc. The internet makes this loads easier so I'm hoping to have the hang of it by.... say.... spring?!

Contact Kate if you are interested in finding out more about her apartments to rent: katejustice@gmail.com

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