Cotswold Style January 2013 by Cotswold Style Ltd

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January issue...

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10 Out and About

49 Perfect Pink

75 Montpellier Chapter

Your guide to the very best events happening in and around the Cotswolds this month

Camilla Bassett-Smith shares her horticultural expertise this month

Start as you mean to go on and begin the new year with a beauty treatment

17 Real Life

Gardening tips and advice from Sudeley Castle’s Head Gardener

Roberta Moore and Pip Isherwood tell us about thir local art exhibition held recently in Cheltenham

18 School Report Celebrating the success of schools across Gloucestershire as we head into another new term

25 Hot Property

51 Jon Hodder

53 Home Interiors Stylish painted furniture for your home... the new way

43 Surtees Speaks

73 Laura Leigh Hairdressing

Flawless winter fashion from photographer Matt Darlington

69 Art Couture Painswick

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Ditch your dull and dehydrated skin in 2013 with a little help from Cheltenham’s A-List Aesthetics

64 Law of the stag

We feature some of the most beautiful properties that are for sale or to let in and around the Cotswolds A female perspective on how to banish the January blues

78 New Year, New Skin

A look back at the annual Painswick Goodwill Evening Local hairdresser, Laura, celebrates seven years of business

81 A design for life Deano Jouni and Paul Scarrott introduce us to their new business Tokyo Tattoo, based in Montpellier’s The Courtyard

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83 Business Style

111 The Chequers, Churchill

With Brunsdon, Rickerbys and Expectations Recruitment Services

Food writer, Shelle Duffin, visits the country pub with a difference

91 Diane Savory

112 Tom’s Travels

Business comment from the former COO of SuperGroup

Tom Rains, Head Chef at The Daffodil shares his stories

95 Giving Something Back

119 Sean Hopkins

22 LINC at Montpellier Chapter

We talk to Margaret Austen, Managing Partner at Willans LLP

Cheltenham born Sean Hopkins talks American Football

48 Tokyo Tattoo

97 Women in business

121 Get fit and stay fit

We meet Mary Curnock Cook, Chief Executive of UCAS

Your 4 week fitness programme to get fit and stay fit this year

101 Mercedes-Benz Sport Quiz

107 Recipe with Shelle Duffin

123 Racing Style

105 Countryside Sporting Art

Mussels with bacon and cider is on the menu this month

Comment from our monthly Racing Correspondent, Cathryn Fry

114 Southside Football Club

109 Perfect Purslane

130 Kate Justice

Terry Urk reviews Cheltenham’s dining delight this month

Shares her plans for a self-sufficient year ahead... maybe!

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Style events 16 Parabola Arts

77 Beards the Jeweller

103 Bubbly Bash

117 Kiwis on tour 124 Rickerby’s cocktails

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SEBASTIAN SELLERS

Showrooms open all week and Saturday morning or other times by appointment

Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Bookcases and furniture for all rooms Individually designed and handmade in our own workshops Using the very best materials and timber from sustainable woodlands Full project management if required

At Sebastian Sellers we still oďŹ&#x20AC;er a no fee, no obligation, design service for your project and nothing with us is standard. 1-3 Old Coalyard Farm Industrial Estate West End, Northleach, GL54 3HE Tel: 01451 861864 Fax: 01451 861865 info@sebastiansellers.co.uk www.sebastiansellers.co.uk JANUARY 2013

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welcome Senior Partner Paul Bates 01242 220239 paul@stylemagazines.co.uk Partner Mark Cuzner 07917 821577 mark@stylemagazines.co.uk Web Editor Eve Holmes eholmes@stylemagazines.co.uk

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editor’s foreword

Happy New Year! I hope that your Christmas was a fantastic affair and a warm welcome to you to our very first issue of 2013. Our sights here in the office are firmly set on healthy eating and starting the year as we mean to go on, with an abundance of resolutions. To help us along the way, we will be reading the tips from Personal Trainer, Jodie Hart, on page 121. If you fancy toning up then follow her four week fitness programme to jump start your fitness resolutions throughout January... and relish the smug feeling of easing back into your skinny jeans! Speaking of fashion, I am very pleased to introduce a new photographer to our already fabulous team this month. Based here in the Cotswolds, Matt Darlington has produced our fashion pages this month, from page 64 onwards, along with his creative team and lots of hard work from Blushes hairdressing to achieve some incredible hairstyles, depicting antlers and horns. Matt decided to make his passion for creative photography his career some time ago and has built a striking portfolio of memorable and stand-out work. Having worked with high profile celebrities including models, musicians and MPs, and built an impressive client list including Dior (working with Gary Wright of light graffiti), Oxford University Press, Serge Denimes, Broughton (Aston Martin and Bentley) and Jack Russell Clothing, he has been able to carry his unusual and unique take on the everyday and the extraordinary to a wider audience. I hope that you enjoy reading this issue and don’t forget to enter our fabulous Whole Foods competition on page 120. As always, if you have any comments then I would love to hear from you, please email me on the email address below. Emma Roberts, Editor, editor@stylemagazines.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY WINE SALE Throughout January

New for 2013 at The Montpellier Chapter is their monthly wine sale. In January this new promotion is kicking off with a bottle of Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes Pascal Bouley 2007. Usually £120 per bottle, in January you can enjoy this for just £60. If you are more of a white wine fan, you can try a bottle of Montrachet Les Folatieres Vincent Girardin 2007 which is also usually £120 reduced to £60 in January. www.themontpellierchapterhotel.com WINTER WARMER LUNCHES Wednesday 2nd January to Sunday 31st March Available Monday to Friday in our Main Dining Room. Set two course meal in our Main Dining Room for £19.50 per person. Set three course meal in our Main Dining Room for £25.00 per person. www.mallory.co.uk CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS – COOKS CLUB Saturday 5th February

If you love cooking with chocolate or want to improve your skills, join the chefs at The Montpellier Chapter to learn how to use chocolate in many dishes. With Valentines Day the week

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after, you could learn to create a dish which will wow your loved one. Tickets cost £5 per person which can be redeemed towards a restaurant purchase. To book your place, telephone 01242 527788. www.themontpellierchapterhotel.com CHOUX PASTRY MASTERCLASS – COOKS CLUB Tuesday 8th January Join chefs at The Montpellier Chapter Hotel to learn how to make the perfect choux pastry. This light pastry dough is used to make profiteroles, eclairs plus many more sweet and savory favourites. Cooks Club is a monthly event at The Montpellier Chapter. Tickets cost £5 per person which can be redeemed towards a restaurant purchase. To book your place, telephone 01242 527788 www.themontpellierchapterhotel.com LADIES (& GENTLEMEN!) THAT LUNCH – ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Tuesday 8th January 2013 An interesting and informative chat with David Cramp of the RSPB. The talk will feature the work of the RSPB, including its campaigning regarding renewable energy, agricultural policies, housing & industrial developments; its International work supporting schemes to save such birds as Albatrosses, Vultures and Waders and their environment; together with the current Species Support Projects which cover Corncrakes, Cirl Buntings, Black Grouse and many more. The talk will conclude with information on the societies 200+ reserves. www.kingscampden.co.uk CURRY KITCHEN Wednesday 9th January 7 - 9.30 Warm yourself up this winter with a delicious curry. Foodworks will show you how to make the most yummy selection of heartwarming currys using wonderful authentic spices, after your session you can sit down and enjoy the labour of your fruits with all your fellow chefs or you can take it home to enjoy if you would prefer. For further information please visit www.foodworkscookeryschool.co.uk or call 01242 870538

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www.montpellierwinebar.com MONTY’S BRASSERIE Private Dining Offer on Fridays in January and February If you are arranging a get together or a belated festive celebration and book one of the stylish private dining rooms at Monty’s on a Friday in January or February, for lunch or dinner, Monty’s will include half a bottle of house wine per person and a glass of Prosecco on arrival. This offer is available for tables of 15 people or over when booking the 3 course £30 private dining menu. www.montysbraz.co.uk

CHELTENHAM CONCERT SERIES – PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Sunday 13th January Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto was first played on New Year’s Day 1804, to mark the first day in his new post as Haydn’s successor at the Esterhazy Court. Soloist Alison Balsom was the Classical Brit Award’s Female Artist of 2009, while the career of tonight’s conductor is developing at a remarkable pace – in September 2013 he will take up the post of Principal Guest Conductor of the Copenhagen Philharmonic. 3pm. Tickets from £10 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk FASHION SHOW WITH DESIGNER MELISSA ANTONIOUS Friday 18th January Join us for a fabulous fashion show with our talented stylist Mellissa Antonious. This includes a two course lunch with coffee plus a sneak preview of Melissa’s new collection. To book, call now on 01242 862 352. 50% deposit required on booking. £29.50 per person. www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com

EXPRESS DINNER PARTIES Friday 18th January January blues? Then look no further, Foodworks will inspire you to create the most delicious and tasty dishes to entertain your friends on these long cold evenings. Quick, easy and impressive dishes for you to recreate at home, this is one of the Foodworks most popular course so please book early to avoid

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MILTON JONES – ON THE ROAD Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th January Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On The Road. If you like the stuff he’s done on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he’s done for Radio 4 then this is the show for you. Hundreds of his celebrated one-liners, plus pictures he drew. 8pm Tickets: £20 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE Saturday 9th February Everything I Do, Can’t Stop This Thing We Started, Summer of ‘69, Run to You and The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You are just some of the great toe-tapping hits that front man Stuart Brown and his band will be playing to the crowd. Guaranteed for a brilliant atmosphere and a great night out. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

FAMILY ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’ AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM Until Sunday 13th January

With a streetwise cat as his companion, Dick defeats the evil Queen Rat, finds his fortune, marries Alice and becomes Lord Mayor! Join our cast of familiar faces – and this year we are delighted to welcome Tweedy the Clown – fresh from Gifford’s Circus – for a festive feast of laughs , thrills and spills, JANUARY 2013

underwater kingdoms and faraway lands. For this year’s Panto, we welcome back a strong cast including returning favourites William Elliot as Sarah the Cook, and Kelli Maybank as Dick Whittington. Book your seats now – Dick Whittington is sure to be the cat’s whiskers. Prices from £11 - £22. Concessions are available as well as a fantastic family ticket offer - £58 for two adults and two children.

according to organisers. www.cineworld.co.uk

THE ART OF CUPCAKE DECORATING Tuesday 15th January

PROMENADE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ‘CINDERELLA’ Until Sunday 27th January

For 2013, Promenade Productions promise to delight young and old with CINDERELLA, a magical rags-to-riches tale, complete with two outrageous and comic Ugly Sisters, a dashing Prince, supported by a full cast in this traditional family entertainment at the end of the Christmas season. Have a Ball - Don’t leave it too late to book – because not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to magic you up tickets for this panto with lots of laughs, stunning sets, fabulous costumes, great dance routines and that very magic moment when Cinderella heads off to the Ball. Cinderella runs from 2013 at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham. Ticket prices are from £8 - £12 with concessions available. Evening performances start at 7pm and there are two Matinees on Saturday and Sunday both starting at 2.30pm.

LA BOHEME AT CINEWORLD CHELTENHAM Tuesday 15th January As part of the Royal Opera House LIVE cinema 2012-13 season, Cineworld Cheltenham will be screening John Copley’s definitive production of Puccini’s best-loved romantic opera, with a tremendous cast and terrific designs,

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With The Art of Cupcake Decorating course being the most popular at the bakery. Come along and perfect your cake decorating skills this winter. The two hour long course has just 6 students, so you are sure to get the help you need to achieve perfect cakes. The course includes 6 un-iced cupcakes, a presentation box, an apron, as well as sugar paste, tools, sprinkles, glitter and butter icing needed to make your cupcakes look fantastic. Venue: Centre Arts, St Georges Place, Cheltenham Cost: £40.00 per person www.centrearts.co.uk FLOODLIT SWAN SUPPER Friday 18th January and Friday 8th February Learn about the delightful Bewick’s swans at the Slimbridge Wetland Centre,which is home to the world’s largest collection of swans, as well as witnessing their floodlit feeding time, and then tuck in to your own appetizing four-course dinner. Tickets cost £25 per person. Starts at 6.30pm. www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge BITE FOOD FESTIVAL 2013 27th January to February 2nd Visit the weeklong festival held at the Cotswolds House Hotel and the Noel Arms. Honor fabulous food, divine drinks at the event with famous chefs and bakers including feature Gregg Wallace, Prue Leith, Paul Taylor, Shaun Hill, Simon Hulstone, Alastair Sawday,

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Damian Allsop, The Urban Rajah, Will Holland, The Fabulous Baker Brothers, Adam Byatt, Charles Metcalfe and also The Noel Arms’ and The Cotswold House Hotel’s very own Dave Watts and Indunil Sanchi. Cotswolds House Hotel and the Noel Arms, Chipping Campden. www.thebite.co

CHARITY GREAT BRITISH BREKKIE FOR WINSTON’S WISH Friday 18th January – 25th February Winston’s Wish is asking everyone to hold their own Great British Brekkie! Join in and let’s all revive the tradition of the Great British breakfast with anything from a traditional full English to a good ol’ cuppa and toast! Be a part of our breakfast revolution and help bereaved children go into the future with hope and confidence. For more information and to sign up please visit: www.greatbritishbrekkie.org.uk

LINC LUNCH CLUB AT THE ROYAL WELL TAVERN 2013 Friday 1st February The February LINC Lunch Club is at the The Royal Well Tavern, Cheltenham at 12.30 for 1pm. Tickets are good value at £14.00 per person and are available from the LINC Office tel: 08454 224422 or email LINC@glos.nhs.uk Or to buy your tickets online. Please also note that an extra £1 per person will be charged when you book. This is to cover the service tip to the restaurant staff and save collecting it up on the day. Thanks.

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SPORTING EVENTS GLOUCESTER RUGBY v LONDON IRISH Saturday 5th January Kick off 3:00pm. At the first game of 2013, Gloucester Rugby take on London Irish in the Aviva Premiership at Kingsholm. Ticket Prices start at £15 and £5 for juniors. www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk or call the Gloucester Rugby ticket office on 0871 871 8781 (option 2). www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk CHELTENHAM TOWN v YORK Saturday 12th January Kick off 3:00pm. Visit The Abbey Business Stadium for the Robins’ first home game of 2013 as they take on York in npower League 2. www.ctfc.comor call the Cheltenham Town ticket office on 01242 588117 www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

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www.montpellierwinebar.com FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY Saturday 26th January Probably the best one day Jump racing meeting anywhere, with seven races of huge quality that also provide some final clues to the destination of the big prizes at The Festival. This meeting includes The Argento Chase, a valuable trial for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, the biggest race of the season. Many of the horses that run on Festival Trials Day are having their final start before The Festival and it is rare that this meeting doesn’t feature at least one subsequent Festival winner. Big Buck’s kept up that record in 2012, winning the Cleeve Hurdle at this fixture before a record-breaking fourth consecutive Ladbrokes World Hurdle victory in March. This is a great opportunity to see some of Jump racing’s superstars without the huge crowds of The Festival (and without taking a day off work!). Gates open at 11am with the first race at 12.55pm. Under 18s are admitted free. For tickets and more information, visit www.cheltenham.co.uk

WINTER MEDICAL BALL 2013 LINC AT CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL Saturday 2nd February Price includes a three course dinner, coffee, a live band (Mango Jam) and disco. Vocalists from the Royal Welsh College of Music Junior Conservatoire A complimentary bottle of white and red wine for those booking a full table of 10. Welcome drinks are kindly sponsored by Winfield Hospital. 7:30pm for 8:00pm, carriages at 12:30pm £70 per ticket. www.lincfund.org

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2013 DATES FOR

YOUR DIARY

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JANUARY 1st January New Year's racing in Cheltenham

FEBRUARY 1st February Book your Valentines Day romantic meal! 14th February Valentines Day

MARCH Sunday 31st Easter 12 - 15 March Cheltenham National Hunt Festival 2013

APRIL Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April Great Easter Hunt in Slimbridge Wetland Centre

MAY 1 – 6 May Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2013 24 – 27 May The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013

JUNE 21 June Blondie at Westonbirt Arboretum

JULY 3 – 14 July Cheltenham Music Festival 2013 20 – 21 July Royal International Air Tattoo 2013 20 July Paul Weller at Westonbirt Arboretum

OCTOBER 4th – 13th October The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

NOVEMBER

Start booking your Christmas parties! 15th – 17th November The Open at Cheltenham Racecourse

DECEMBER

Start your Christmas shopping!

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RAPTURE at Parabola Arts Roberta Moore Contemporary & Batchelor Isherwood Interior Design were proud to present RAPTURE, a group exhibition of international contemporary art. It featured the works of emerging and established artists from around the globe at the Parabola Arts Centre. Photography by Rob Wheatman 12

1 Anna Mead and Pip Isherwood. 2 Antoinette Wysocki and Alix Pictrafesa (Artists). 3 Catherine Scudamore and Ali Melvin. 4 Nic Purchase, Douglas Chome Wilson, Sally Taylor, Mark and John Redwood Thompson. 5 Susie Evans and Simone Hindmarch-Bye. 6 Vanessa and Will Doney. 7 Fiona Mcleod and Francesca Rossi. 8 Roberta Moore and Caroline Dempster. 9 Sue Jones, Nigel and Lisa Gregory, Vicky Jones, Gina Jones, Mimo. 10 Meredith Stuart-Smith and Jack Beer. 11 3D pieces of the collection. 12 Marcella, Dinka and Alex. 13 Kathy Gleeson, Paula Hughes and Angelica Mico. 14 Pip Isherwood and Amanda Toner. 15 Art from the collection. 16 Laurie Darlaston and Susie Evans. 17 Stephen MacMahon and Robyn Norton.

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Celebrating your School’s successes across Gloucestershire...

Airthrie School Airthrie is a long-established, co-educational Independent day school for 3-11year old pupils providing a nurturing and supportive environment necessary to become well-rounded and confident individuals. A high ratio of teachers to pupils means children are individually encouraged to work hard and join in all aspects of a broad curriculum; thus every child feels valued for their unique talents. The driving force of Airthrie is the Principal, Beth Sullivan, whose dedicated leadership alongside the commitment and support of her experienced staff ensures that the school’s philosophy of ‘Stability, Happiness and Motivation’ enables young children to grow in confidence and experience. Pupils are clearly at ease, yet work with focus and diligence enjoying a daily variety of academic and extra-curricular activities. Music and sport feature highly and all sport and swimming lessons take place at the adjacent Cheltenham Ladies’ College sports facilities. Success is proven by the excellent results achieved - at least 90% of Year 6 pupils gaining offers and scholarship places from a variety of Grammar and Independent schools. The Principal warmly invites interested Parents to contact Airthrie for a copy of our prospectus and to book an appointment to visit the school. 01242 512837 29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NY www.airthrie-school.co.uk

Beaudesert Park School CHILDREN CHOOSE FROM 30 EXTRA ACTIVITIES At Beaudesert, when they say “an all-round education”, they mean it! The school believes passionately that a full extracurricular activity programme is a really important part of education, and that it complements the academic, sport and cultural curriculum. As a result, the children there are able to choose from around 30 different extra-curricular activities every term. From bushcraft to ballet and calligraphy to cookery, the range is inspiring. They even have their own school online newspaper called the Beaudesert Babble, which gives children the chance to play journalist for the afternoon. The school has superb facilities and also sits in 30 glorious acres of its own grounds, so many of the activities take place on site – such as fencing, bushcraft, mountain biking and pottery. Children are transported elsewhere for some of the others including wake boarding, riding and fly fishing. Beaudesert’s next Open Morning is on Friday 15th March between 9.30am and 12 noon. All welcome. Beaudesert Park School, Minchinhampton, Glos GL6 9AF www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

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The King’s School King’s is a successful co-educational independent day school offering academic excellence, small class sizes, outstanding pastoral care and a unique programme to identify and develop individual talents. Set within the Cathedral grounds, with 520 girls and boys aged three to eighteen, King’s inspires achievement and provides a special sense of identity and powerful community unlike any other. This famous Cathedral School, established by Henry VIII, steps into 2013 with a brand new 2.5 million pound Sports Hall plus a new Gifted and Talented Sports programme designed to support, develop and nurture talented pupils. Monday to Friday a varied academic and extra-curricular programme including music, drama and art is presented with a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship, which has flourished since the foundation of the school in 1541.The school’s twelve dedicated bus services enable access countywide. Further information is available at www.thekingsschool.co.uk or from the Registrar; 01452 337337, registrar@thekingsschool.co.uk

Rendcombe College

Cheltenham Ladies’ College With a worldwide reputation for excellence, The Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for almost 160 years. The girls benefit from a vibrant and dynamic community and thrive on expert teaching, small classes and state-of-the-art facilities. Offering both A levels and the International Baccalaureate, College is frequently listed amongst the best in the country and achieved the highest IB results in the UK in 2012. Day girls benefit from a boarding school environment where they receive exceptional pastoral care in their day houses, as well as a vast array of extra-curricular activities and expert University application support. In addition, a 9,000-strong former pupil network offers excellent contacts across the world. In a competitive local market, the College offers remarkable value for money for parents keen to make a sound investment in their daughter’s future.

Rendcomb College will be hosting two Open days next term to accommodate the number of Admissions requests that they are receiving at present. On Friday 1st March, the Nursery and Juniors will be hosting an open house where prospective parents will have an opportunity to visit the school, meet pupils and teachers and to speak with Headmaster, Martin Watson and Deputy Head, Anne Haas. Younger pupils benefit from a nurturing environment at Rendcomb with strong pastoral care, a broad curriculum and opportunities for outdoor learning in the School’s 220 acres. The following day, Saturday 2nd March, Seniors will be welcoming families to have a tour of the School, experience teaching and learning and to look at some of the numerous co-curricular activities that take place at Rendcomb. Headmaster, Roland Martin is meeting parents individually who are interested in entry for the School, some of whom are planning as far ahead as 2015. Rendcomb College, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7HA Telephone: 01285 831213. www.rendcombcollege.org.uk

The Cheltenham Ladies' College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3EP www.cheltladiescollege.org

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Open Days Holly. Aged 16.

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LINC at Montpellier Chapter November's LINC get together was held at the Montpellier Chapter. Organisers Dr Gill Rouse & Karen Organ were joined by Laurence and Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen who are the patrons of LINC

Photography by Rob Wheatman

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Hand Tied Bouquets made to order Wedding Flowers Floral Tributes Corporate Flower Arrangements Delivery Service

Fresh flowers delivered to your door. Montpellier Flowers have a wealth of experience in all aspects of the floristry business, from cutting-edge contemporary design to traditional elegance. Please call us on 01242 517777 for orders and enquiries

Or alternatively, visit our shop in the heart of Montpellier, Cheltenham for personal service and advice. Our address is: 5 Montpellier St, Cheltenham, GL50 1SX

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Bredons Norton Manor, Gloucestershire

A magnificent Grade II listed village manor house dating from around 1575 with an abundance of period charm and character including panelling, flagstone floors, a huge inglenook, etc. There are charming landscaped gardens and a swimming pool. A 2 bedroom cottage is available separately.

Price £1,595,000 • 8 bedrooms • 7 bath/shower rooms • 4 reception rooms • Swimming pool • 2 bedroom cottage available

Hamptons Cheltenham 01242 222909 email@hamptons-int.com

The Only National Agent With 5 Cotswold Offices. At Hamptons International our unrivalled coverage of the Cotswolds and access to the key London market will ensure your property is seen by the widest possible audience. Call us now to arrange a free, no obligation market appraisal.

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Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire

Guide Price: £825,000 • 4/5 bedrooms A stylishly presented 4/5 bedroom Cotswold stone family house situated in an • 2 bath/shower rooms idyllic rural location in a plot extending to approximately 0.63 acre. Once a 2 bedroom cottage and believed to date from the early 1800's, the property has been • 2 reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room completely refurbished and extended by the current owners. • Garage and parking • Swimming pool Hamptons Cheltenham 01242 222909 email@hamptons-int.com

It’s Important To Make Time For The Things You Love. At Hamptons International we know your move is important to you and so our knowledge, expertise of the local market and personal service can take the strain out of moving. Leaving you free to relax, safe in the knowledge that everything’s being taken care of. JANUARY 2013

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STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

A beautifully appointed family house with annexe, mature gardens, paddock and delightful views over the adjoining countryside. In all just over five acres. Hall, cloakroom, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite), bathroom. Annexe comprising, double garage, cloakroom, shower room, first floor reception room/studio, bedroom 5.

Guide Price £1,250,000

Stow-on-the-Wold Office 01451 830383

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BLEDINGTON

A secluded spot in a prime village near Kingham station.

An attractive detached house with private gardens and requiring updating, situated in a popular village.

Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen / dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, garage, off road parking, private garden. Vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams.

Guide Price £410,000

Chipping Norton Office 01608 644344

Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms (one en-suite), bathroom, gardens, garage, parking.

Guide Price £320,000

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STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

A substantial detached former farmhouse extending to approximately 4,700 sq ft currently run as a highly successful B & B with 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. Hall, 2 reception rooms,Aga kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, office, annex with 2 reception, kitchen, garden room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large garden, parking.

Guide Price £825,000

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD A substantial six bedroom house with a large family room and south facing garden situated in the heart of the town. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen/family room, 6 bedrooms (3 en-suite), bathroom, south facing garden.

Guide Price £499,950

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Bourton-on-the-Water Office 01451 820913

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD A beautifully presented and immaculate detached house built to a very high specification and incorporating a number of innovative environmentally friendly techniques. Sitting room, kitchen/family room, utility room, 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite), bedroom 6/Study, 2 shower rooms, rear garden, integral double garage, parking.

Guide Price £595,000

Stow-on-the-Wold Office 01451 830383

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Imperial Square, Cheltenham £2000pcm Superb 2/3 bedroom penthouse, located in the heart of Cheltenham town centre, with outlook towards Cleeve Hill. This most attractive penthouse has private lift access as well as underground parking. Comprising sitting room/dining, kitchen with roof terrace off, master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom with en-suite shower room and roof terrace off, bedroom 3/study with access to roof terrace.

Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham £1850pcm Unfurnished

Most attractive detached four bedroom family house situated on Cleeve Hill with extensive views over Cheltenham Racecourse and towards the Malvern Hills. The property is in excellent order throughout and comprises sitting room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen/breakfasting room, master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 3 further double bedrooms and bathroom. The property benefits further from a singe garage, alarm and well maintained gardens.

Hamptons Cheltenham 01242 263559 email@hamptons-int.com

Leckhampton, Cheltenham £995pcm Unfurnished

The Park, Cheltenham £645pcm Unfurnished

Hamptons Cheltenham 01242 263559 email@hamptons-int.com

Super two bedroom mews house with courtyard garden, located in sought after Leckhampton. This smart and well presented property has a bright and airy feel to it and comprises kitchen/dining, bathroom with power shower over, sitting room with wood burner and doors leading onto private courtyard garden, stairs leading to two double bedrooms. Under floor gas CH, double glazing, on street parking.

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Contemporary 1st floor apartment in the ever popular and desirable Park area of Cheltenham. This one bedroom unfurnished apartment comprises hallway, sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom. Private residents parking space, communal landscaped gardens. Ideally suited for a couple or single professional.

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Gretton Cheltenham Setting the scene: Set at the end of a quiet no-through lane, this wonderfully secluded family property takes up a central position within nearly 3 acres of private gardens which enjoy views stretching to Dumbleton Hill in the distance. Why we love it: Extending to approximately 2624 square feet and arranged over two floors, Greenacres is a spacious detached property with flexible ground floor reception space and four comfortable first floor bedrooms. To the side of the house is a large two-storey outbuilding which offers a number of potential uses subject to the usual planning consents. Guide Price: ÂŁ1,100,000 Details: Knight Frank, Cheltenham 01242 246959 tom.banwell@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk/che120085

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Malvern Road Cheltenham Setting the scene: A beautifully appointed first floor apartment forming part of this highly regarded Victorian villa, situated in a much favoured location within strolling distance of Montpellier. Why we love it: Victoria Mansions is recognised as being one of Cheltenham's most impressive conversions and offers extremely well planned, bright and spacious accommodation. On entering the apartment, you walk directly into a very smart split level reception hall. The living accommodation flows beautifully with an impressive 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; drawing room with French doors opening out to a balcony and double doors leading into a kitchen/breakfast room, with ample room for a large table and a quality range of units and integrated appliances. The master bedroom has an en suite shower and walk-in wardrobe and bedroom two is served by a full bathroom with shower. Victoria Manisons is set back from Malvern Road and each apartment has allocated parking. The gardens to the rear are communal and provide an attractive setting for the building with a lawned area and well planted borders.

Guide Price: ÂŁ450,000 Details: Knight Frank, Cheltenham 01242 246959 sue.healey@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk/che120271

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Mole End New Road, Southam, Gloucestershire Setting the Scene: Mole End is situated on New Road on the edge of the semi-rural village of Southam with views towards the Malvern Hills. There are superb educational facilities within the area, as well as the famous racecourse located nearby. Why we love it: Mole End is a delightful family house believed to have been built towards the end of the Arts and Crafts movement in 1937. There are many period features including picture rails and original leaded light windows. The property has well proportioned and spacious accommodation which is arranged over three floors and offers entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, garden room, kitchen, cloakroom, three double bedrooms, single bedroom, bathroom with shower cubicle, separate WC, cellar/utility, area and workshop, parking for several cars and single garage with wonderful views towards the Malvern Hills to the front. The gardens lie mainly to the rear of the property and comprise a gravelled terrace area with steps leading up to an area of lawn and fruit trees. Guide Price: ÂŁ555,000 Details: Savills, Cheltenham Tel: 01242 548 000 www.savills.co.uk

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Longdon Setting the scene: A lovely Grade II listed country property with a wealth of character features and fabulous far reaching rural views, set in good sized gardens. Why we love it: The house has been lived in by the same family for many years and has great potential for being a wonderful family home subject to a programme of refurbishment. There are good sized gardens to the front, side and rear where there is plenty of room for extension subject to necessary planning consents. Price: ÂŁ399,500 Freehold Details: Hamptons, Cheltenham. Tel: 01242 222909 www.hamptons-int.com

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Berkeley Homes and Hamptons International are pleased to announce that 50 per cent of the lovely homes at Regents Green have now sold. The popularity of this fabulous collection of three and four bedroom homes has been due to both the superb location and the well designed and stylish houses. Set in leafy Leckhampton, nestling beneath the Cotswold escarpment, Regents Green brings a collection of exceptionally well-appointed homes, with an uncompromising approach to build quality and finish, which is quintessentially Berkeley.

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The location of Regents Green on the old Delancy Hospital site on Charlton Lane means that this position has been a landmark for many years with the advantage of a mature landscaped setting which will be retained and the green space enhanced. All the new homes take design inspiration from the two retained and renovated Victorian buildings, sympathetically reflecting this architecture in terms of proportion, material and detailing; a homage to the developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage. There are appealing architectural details from dormers and gable roofs to

the design of the brickwork and stone quoin surrounds that recall the solid handsome features of the Victorian era creating a synergy of traditional character coupled with up to the minute style features and specification. This is an exciting development in a premium area where there has been little new development for many years. CS For more information please visit the luxurious marketing suite at Regents Green open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week, alternatively call 01242 244661.

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Feeling the January come-down yet? Stomach straining in your jeans, shellac manicure starting to chip, eyes puffy from one too many drinks parties. Depressing isn’t it? Christmas over, credit card maxed out, house looking bare – but not in a trendy New York Loft way, in a tatty, pine needles and stains in the carpet way. It’s time to pack away your sparkly jumpers, no more going out for you. No, it’s the dark days now; so pull on those unflattering tracksuit bottoms, since after all that overindulgence, an elasticated waist is about all you can manage. Why not add to the misery and punish, sorry, improve yourself, with some New Year’s Resolutions? “Lose weight, get a 6 pack, (not of lager), learn Cantonese” etc. I mean, really? Wouldn’t it just be easier to put on the horsehair shirt and self-flagellate? (See “50 Shades of Grey”, chapter 7). Instead I have an alternative suggestion for you – a way to feel good fast and stop the self-loathing volunteer to help a charity. This is not a very politically correct statement, but you really do get loads of bang for your buck when you get involved with a voluntary organisation. Most are so grateful of any help and/or cash that they are really nice to you (certainly more than that personal trainer you booked). Life is busy, and it’s not always possible to give your time, but as John F Kennedy said: ‘We choose to do these things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.’ And the more you think about something/someone other than JANUARY 2013

Of course, you’d still like to wear your jeans whilst being charitable – here’s how to get back into yours:

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yourself, the more insignificant your own problems can seem. Let’s be honest, if you are helping someone who is blind or who cannot walk, not being able to get into your favourite jeans on January 6th can appear a little shallow. But let’s not be sanctimonious about this. I think that’s where fundraising can put people off. My suggestion is to work smarter not harder. Do something you like – just raise money in the process. Good Cook? Have a bake off. Good Organiser? Start an event. Sporty? Fine, rise to the challenge and run/swim/cycle your little heart out. Remind yourself of what you like doing, and do it not because you’ve written it in a diary, but because 2013 is the year everyone who can, should – it’s really the best resolution you’ll every make. CS

Corset on – Joggers off Elasticated waists have a lot to answer for. Family size pizza no problem in your trackies – but try and get one down when you’re wearing a tight skirt – no can do. A waistband is the high street equivalent of a gastro band.

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Walk You just should.

I’d love to hear your feedback please, write to me Amanda Toner at editor@stylemagazines.co.uk and tell me your top tips for getting back into your jeans

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Tokyo Tattoo opening party, Cheltenham The official opening of TOKYO TATTOO on 8th Decemeber was a huge success. Clients were being tattooed on the day, with opportunities to speak to the artists Shaun Maden and Roni Tail, where they have taken bookings going into the new year. Deano and Paul Scarrott were very pleased with the turnout on the official lunch day at TOKYO TATTOO, they had over 250 people attend during the course of the day, from 4pm - 11pm. DJ Lil'Joey was playing music throughout the day. The after party was hosted at Voodoo. Photography by Craig Derrick Photography Ltd

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Gloucestershire Horticulturalist Camilla Bassett-Smith has a wealth of experience on high profile gardening TV output and holds a Chelsea Gold Medal. Cheltenham born and bred, and trained at Pershore College, Camilla starts the year with something small and perfectly formed... As we embrace the final delights of the seemingly never-ending stilton round, it is time to turn our thoughts to a treat of the horticultural kind. Most people associate the New Year with the emergence of the classic snowdrop, but this popular bulb has a very good friend to introduce to you – meet Cyclamen coum. This member of the primrose family is a hardy tuberous perennial in mostly pink and purple, the snow and ice providing a striking backdrop for the blossoms, where the white snowdrops don their invisibility cloaks. Happiest under deciduous trees, in a well drained soil, the attractive reflexed petals of Cyclamen coum partner perfectly with not only snowdrops, but also hellebores and aconites. The seed stems of cyclamen could rival any piece of modern art, the long coils reminiscent of a miniature 1980s slinky toy. The purpose however, of ensuring species survival, puts the popular stair descending spring of my youth to shame! The name cyclamen is in fact taken from the Greek kyklaminos or kyklos meaning circle, possibly a nod to the spiralling nature of these seed stems. There are of course many other cyclamen from the large blossomed brash house plants to the autumn flowering hederifolium, but none other I believe to be as welcome a sight as the dainty coum. (I do however have to pause here and raise a glass of port to coum’s relative: Cyclamen purpurascens. The scent is intoxicating and utterly fabulous, a lover of damp, leaf littered areas. However I will have to wait for summer until the air around my JANUARY 2013

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Prestbury garden is sweetened to this tune). Back to the winter... For such a small plant, you get good value for money with Cyclamen coum, with flowers until spring and an ability to thrive with little care. They are also very long lived, paying you a regular visit for years to come. Plant ‘in the green’ as with snowdrops, they do far better when placed as established plants than as dry tubers. Don’t be tempted to plant with Cyclamen hederifolium for a long display, as C. hederifolium will out compete C. coum, better to plant in different areas of the garden. In times gone by, cyclamen was said to be used in the treatment of snake bites

For such a small plant, you get good value for money with Cyclamen coum, with flowers until spring and an ability to thrive with little care. They are also very long lived, paying you a regular visit for years to come. and cataracts. It has also been heavily featured in folklore, influencing affairs of the heart and believed to bring danger to any pregnant woman who stepped over the plant. In contrast, it was said that cyclamen could ease childbirth and that a root worn around an expectant woman’s neck would aid speedy delivery. (One wonders if maternity wards in Gloucestershire could ensure a quicker turnaround with a display of cyclamen houseplants?!) Cyclamen essence is also rumoured to bring good luck, and so what better plant with which to start the New Year? The Cyclamen Society is as old as me, starting in 1977, and is an excellent place to find out more about not only Cyclamen coum, but the wide variety of cyclamen that bloom throughout the year. Painswick Rococo Garden also offers an impressive local glimpse of C. coum en masse which was a delight to share last year. According to the language of flowers, cyclamen is a gracious way to say goodbye and with that, here ends my first article of 2013. CS

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“We can all make a difference” This month, Head Gardener at Sudeley Castle, Jon Hodder, encourages us to consider conservation... January marks the beginning of the year. Twelve months previously, who could have foreseen the events that we’ve been through? The Olympics were a certainty, as were the Jubilee celebrations…but everything else? I wondered what sort of year we were getting into when we had the miniature summer in early spring. Few of us could have imagined the rainfall yet to come, or even the flooding. The area where I walk my dog is usually dry for most of the summer, even though it lies right next to the Severn. This year it has held wet ground for a full twelve months. Old farmers that I know, people whose families have been here for generations, have told me that they have never known it so wet. The overall impact for wildlife will have been disastrous. Even if unaffected by flooding, the wet conditions will have made life very hard for nestlings and small birds. Overall, the breeding bird population in the UK has declined by more than 44 million since the late sixties: less than fifty years. The problem is that the countryside still looks comely from your window, or as you walk, ride or drive through it. It still appears ‘green and pleasant’. The actuality is that species are declining and we should help wherever we can to reverse the situation. Butterfly populations, already struggling as a result of the cold summer of 2011 will be pushed further towards extinction. Butterfly Conservation (www.butterfly-conservation.org) is a national organisation, which works to survey, understand and arrest the decline of our native butterfly species. There is a local branch, based near to Cheltenham. I am certain that they would welcome new members. Conservation is something that we actively work towards in Sudeley Castle’s JANUARY 2013

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gardens and something we can all be involved with: from simply providing a bird feeder and some nectar rich plants in your garden, to re-flooding old coastal saltings. If we make habitats, the wildlife will turn up. You may not find an eagle in your nest box, but you could well be harbouring some newts in your pond.

If we make habitats, the wildlife will turn up. You may not find an eagle in your nest box, but you could well be harbouring some newts in your pond. Consider for a minute the amount of ground in this country that is garden, and then consider what a rich and diverse habitat that ground can provide. Few of us have extensive gardens and fields like at Sudeley, yet with a few subtle changes we can all make a difference, and a difference that will bring positive change. Allow yourselves to have a compost heap somewhere at the back of the garden. It is not even necessary to use it. Just put all the soft green waste and leaves from the garden on it and make sure that you keep it free of woody waste. It will provide a useful source of microorganisms, which will attract insects and then larger life forms. It may even provide somewhere for a hedgehog to hibernate, or a grass snake to lay her eggs. Simple changes such as these will enrich your locality and help increase your local biodiversity. We can all make a difference. Happy New Year to you all.

with Jon Hodder Check our website for the latest details of winter opening hours www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ or call 01242 602308. Share Sudeley Castle Gardeners’ photos and news on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ SudeleyCastleGardeners

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Visit the Cirencester Showroom of Cotswold Living for a wide selection of our Painted Bedroom, Living and Dining Furniture

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Painted Furniture: The New Way Painted Furniture is in the middle of a massive resurgence in popularity and The Painted Furniture Company, based here in the Cotswolds has really hit the headlines with its semi-customisable collections of furniture. “Historically”, says Adam Brown of the Painted Furniture Company, “painted or coloured furniture has always been associated with the lower quality end of the market, most of it has been made out of cheap materials and

painted to cover the fact. We approached the idea in a different way; we start out with a beautifully made piece of furniture, built using quality materials, and then customise it to the customers’ requirements in their choice of colour or colours.” The pieces are so beautifully made in fact that one of the colour options on offer is a natural lacquer, which shows off the beauty of the American Oak timbers and has been almost as popular with customers as the painted options. The real difference with the Painted Furniture Company’s approach though is the flexibility to do pretty much whatever you want to create your own individual furniture, without having to pay the prices commanded by bespoke furniture makers. “Although still largely made to order our pieces are all standard, the customisable aspect is the finish and the colour choice. This means that we can still deliver a piece of furniture that is individual for each customer but at a price that is as good, or better, than the standard high street fair!”

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“Blend with your existing colour scheme or create a statement piece.”

The Cotswold Sideboard The Painted Furniture Company have a wide collection of sideboards and dressers available in a number of modern colour options. Blend them with your existing scheme or choose a bold colour to create a real statement piece.

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Bedroom sets can be sophisticated in classic white or Ivory or fun in bright colours, but always stylish.

The colour choice comprises seven contemporary colours which the Painted Furniture Company calls the Modern Country collection and a further seven bright and funky colours called the Flame collection. Any single colour can be applied to any piece and the colours can also be mixed and matched. “If you want a white chest of drawers with blue drawers, that’s no problem”, says Adam. “In fact, one of the most popular pieces is the multi-coloured chest which we originally made as a sampler. People have just loved it and I have to say it is a perfect piece for a nursery and one which will in time become a real family heirloom.” A good selection of the Painted Furniture Company’s furniture, including the multi chest is on show at Cotswold Living furniture showroom in Cirencester and to see the whole selection visit www.paintedfurnitureCo.co.uk CS To contact the showroom call them on 01285 659 570

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Jennings of Tewkesbury specialise in the finest oriental rugs and carpets The magic and the mystery of the Orient; its art, culture and ancient history are all captured in the enduring beauty and hand-woven craftsmanship of traditional Oriental rugs and carpets.

As a family business we have specialised in offering the finest hand-made Oriental rugs and carpets for more than 50 years. We travel far and wide to find the best examples and carefully select individual rugs and carpets from established weavers who use vegetabledyed hand-spun wool or the finest silk.

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With our wide knowledge and expertise we offer a very high level of personal service to our customers. So, come and see our exquisite selection for yourself. Our period Tudor shop is only a stone’s throw from Tewkesbury Abbey. We’ll be delighted to see you.

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Her Coat, Bag & Dress – Blue Gold Cuff – Foundation Ring & Necklace Pendant – Steven Webster/Beards Boots – Keith Scarrott Him All clothes – Oaks Menswear Shoes – Charles Clinkard

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Model left Dress, Cuff, Earrings – Foundation Boots – Keith Scarrott Male Model All clothes – Oaks Menswear Shoes – Charles Clinkard Model right Dress – Feva Waistcoat – Blue Boots – Keith Scarrott Earrings – Beards

Photographer: Matt Darlington (www.mattdarlingtonphotos.co.uk) Models: Melissa Lammond, Xenia Von Brockdorff and Lee Taylor Hair: Blushes (www.blushes.co.uk) Stylist: Kate Sutton (www.katesuttonstylist.co.uk) Makeup: Alex Cleal (www.alexzandracleal.wix.com/makeupartist) Photographic assistants: Kirsty TL and Holly Matthews Producer: Rachel Darlington Location: The Weatsheaf at Oaksey (www.thewhatsheafatoaksey.co.uk)

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Art Couture Painswick On 30 November, Art Couture Painswick topped off the annual Painswick Goodwill Evening with the offer of cocktails and a chance to see some of the astonishing costumes entered into the annual competition at the Art Couture Festival Candy entry. Todd Lynn, designer to rock stars and Patron of Art Couture Painswick, arranged this unique keepsake. The evening was also used to launch a new way for people to support Art Couture Painswick. Supporters are invited to become Members and contribute an annual donation, with a twist that they can choose how half of their money should be used: to subsidise entries from students, to contribute towards a prize, or to help in the work that Art Couture Painswick does with schools and colleges throughout the year. The organisation is not-for-profit and entirely run by volunteers, so this kind of involvement is invaluable. There was also a tempting preview of the book that will be produced in the New Year, featuring glowing images of entries from three years of the Festival, with the stories from the artists and information about how they were made, so that it will not only be a gorgeous memento of the event, but also a

valuable source-book for other artists, and an incentive for people to get creative themselves. Anyone inspired to enter for the 2013 competition at the Art Couture Painswick Festival will find an entry form on the website at www.acpfestival.co.uk, together with information about how to enter and tips on making something truly special. The Festival takes place on Sunday 14 July 2013 in the village of Painswick. The Themes for entries this year are Metamorphosis, World Where You Live and Well Suited, plus a special Theme for art displayed on the head, called Headgear. CS www.acpfestival.co.uk

Right: Octavia Elwes was presented by Debra Drew with a photo of her Best Head Candy in Show entry, signed by her inspiration, Christian Louboutin.

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Left: Ellie Trocki was thrilled to be asked to wear this glorious gown by Alissia Couture. Titled ‘Ben eath the Surface’ there is a lot more to this artwork than meets the eye, plus exquisitely worked detail.

Left: The perfect complement to the Painswick Goodwill evening, Cocktails with Art Couture was a sparkling event. The guys from Bombillo mixed a mean cocktail, including the Couture Cup featuring water melons.

Right: Amy Faulkner and Tasha Pontac caused a stir but remained unshaken as they displayed ‘Cirque de la Nuit’ by Jan Knibbs and ‘It’ll All Work Out in the End’ by Yasemin Wigglesworth. Jan’s costume features layer upon layer of shibori, fine textiles and s embroidery, whilst Yasemin bring simple drama to her piece with a complex pattern based on the circus, cut out entirely by hand.

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It was a freezing cold but beautiful evening and visitors spilled out from the stalls and tempting food and drink around Painswick to enjoy special cocktails, including Bombillo’s custom-made Couture Cup featuring watermelon liqueur. Several of the designers were on-hand to describe exactly how they found their inspiration for the creations and the innovative techniques they had used, and the costumes were displayed on some lovely young local models as well as on magically lit mannequins. Visitors were intrigued by the stories behind these artworks: shimmering fish made by ironing 400 crisp packets, hundreds of tiny hand-made snowdrops trailing from a train, old silk ties cleverly stitched into an oriental outfit. A special highlight of the evening was the presentation to Octavia Elwes of a photograph featuring her winning entry signed by her hero, Christian Louboutin who was the inspiration for her Head

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Laura Leigh Hairdressing Last month, Laura Leigh Salon in Cheltenham celebrated seven successful years in business, a dream realised from support by the Prince’s Trust, and Laura’s salon is recognised with 5 Stars by the Good Salon Guide Honing her skills at Toni & Guy from the age of 16, Laura became a Style Director and won several competitions, including first place in the Wella Spotlight Award in 2003. The following year, Laura decided to open her own salon with just one employee. Within one year, the salon grew to a team of 14. Laura was able to provide jobs and apprenticeships to other aspiring hairdressers, as well as continuing her success in industry competitions and receiving awards for her creative work and in 2006, Laura was nominated as entrepreneur of the year by the The Prince’s Trust. Laura says, “The appeal of the salon is

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its small, professional, boutique feel and the personal service we offer to both clients and staff. We strive to offer the best customer service to our clients as well as the best training and working environment for our staff.” Laura’s philosophy is that investing in training for the staff is essential for the future success of the business. Since opening the salon seven years ago, Laura has put 12 apprentices through their training. Laura has designed her own unique training programme which works alongside the NVQ and has been recognised by Gloscat. The programme is designed to teach young hairdressers more creative and practical aspects of their job including: hair extensions, presentation skills and session styling for catwalks and editorial work. Each year the salon receives numerous applications for apprenticeships. Previous trainees have

Laura Leigh Hairdressing, Lower Ground Floor, 105 The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW, Tel:01242 530598; www.lauraleighhairdressing.co.uk

gone on to open their own salons and to work in London with celebrity hairdressers. Laura’s star Senior Technician, Nadine, also hopes to start her Wella MCE colour degree next year, awarded to the best colourists in the country. Her team continues to strive for success! Since the salon has opened Laura and the team have raised thousands of pounds for charities such as the Teenage Cancer Trust, Breast Cancer Care, the Little Princess Trust and more. Laura says, “Having the salon has been a challenge but worth every minute. I love my job and my team. I feel I have the best job in the world and I hope our staff would agree. I look forward to many more years to come.” CS

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January spells the start of detox central Start as you mean to go on and begin the new year with a brand new treatment, available at Cheltenham’s The Montpellier Chapter... Over indulgence during the Christmas period means that come January, people are craving that detox. Trips to the gym coupled with new healthy eating plans often form the basis of those new-year resolutions. Now in 2013, The Montpellier Chapter has a new treatment in is fabulous subterranean spa which is a great addition to any detox regime. The REN Body Contouring Detox Wrap launched officially on December 1 and is a super indulgent detox body wrap that will visibly reduce inches and the appearance of cellulite. As an anti-cellulite, heat and lymphatic treatment, it is perfect for those recovering from the party season or wanting to escape the winter weather. It lasts just under two hours and has been described as the ultimate pampering experience. It targets the appearance of orange peel skin and

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cellulite, streamlining problem areas for an overall slimming effect. Throughout the treatment, guests lie on a luxurious hot infrared blanket that pumps natural minerals deep within the dermis. The experience starts with a stimulating full body exfoliation. All REN Body Treatments are created by shiatsu and naturopathy specialists and combine techniques inspired by Japanese and Swedish massage.

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As an anti-cellulite, heat and lymphatic treatment, it is perfect for those recovering from the party season or wanting to escape the winter weather

Following the exfoliation, the hot infrared blanket is cocooned around the individual. The wrap encourages sweating therefore relieving water retention. While the body is recharging in the heated wrap, a face and scalp massage ensue coupled with a REN facial. The body wrap is removed by the therapist who then applies a REN Body Contouring Anti-Cellulite Gel while administering a deep lymphatic massage. Described by The Sunday Times as ‘the hip British range that is natural, celebrity endorsed and reassuringly green’, REN Skincare is an internationally loved brand that is made in Devon. Its products use the latest hi-tech bio actives, are free from skin-unfriendly synthetic ingredients and are gorgeously pleasurable to use. REN’s philosophy is to create a Clean Bio Active Skincare range that is free from skin-unfriendly ingredients including synthetic fragrance, petrochemicals, sulphate detergents, synthetic colours, animal ingredients and parabens. The spa at The Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham has become a popular favourite among spa lovers. It is one of the only spas in Gloucestershire to boast a number of double treatment rooms making it a perfect destination for couples and friends wanting to enjoy treatments together. The American white-oak cocoon shaped treatment rooms boast a warm and luxurious ambient feel. Created by MAKE Architects, The Montpellier Chapter’s spa has that design wow-factor with a sensual relaxation pod and steam room. The REN Contouring Detox Wrap is priced at £99 for 105-minute treatment. A course of 3 is £250. CS

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New Year, New Skin Ditch your dull and dehydrated skin in 2013 by making it bright and rejuvenated with treatments loved by the A-List crowd Skin Doctor One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get fit and look great. But we all put so much time and effort into losing those extra few pounds and toning up after the festive period that our skin is left screaming out for attention. Why not start with a completely new routine that will make your skin look fresh and rejuvenated to work with your overall look? We spoke to Doctor Zulia Frost from A-List Aesthetics to get the low down on the latest beauty must-have treatment to sweep the UK, the Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion© Facial that promises to deeply hydrate, tone and lift the skin in an instant. What more could you want? “Commit yourself to giving your skin one booster treatment each week”, suggests Dr Zulia. “Look at it both as an indulgence as well as an investment for your skin”. “As winter dehydrates our skin so much, adding a deep layer of moisture and nourishment to your skin is vital which will show immediate benefit to the quality and radiance of the skin”. Detox with pure Oxygen – the skin healer Cleverly formulated with coveted elixirs from Intraceuticals – a pioneer in Oxygen therapy – this facial uses hyperbaric Oxygen to push natural botanical

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serums deep into the skin where it can actually work. This fabulous instant face refresher will brighten and balance uneven skin while minimising hyperpigmentation from sun exposure in the past. The treatment itself is relaxing and the pure oxygen will be soothing and cooling on your skin. As there is no harsh exfoliation and only pure botanical ingredients from nature being used, you can be sure not to experience any reactions to your skin, it’s the perfect pamper and detox session for the start of the year! Revive with Hyaluronic Acid – the substance of youth The serum used in the treatment contains Hyaluronic acid, also known as the substance of youth, which is a naturally occurring hydrating glycon in the body, which unfortunately diminishes with age. “Depending on the age of the skin, clients can see immediate lifting and plumping of the skin, leading to a more youthful appearance”, says Dr Zulia. “The treatment also rejuvenates collagen in the skin and brings it back to life, resulting in lifting of the skin and sculpting of the jawline”.

beyond a number of days. With regular home use and occasional top up treatments you will find the effects being cumulative and lasting, so naturally, your skin remains looking and feeling the best it can ever do.” The Hollywood Connection This facial has a celebrity cult following that would make an Elton John party proud! Models prime their skin with it before fashion shows and actresses before they step in front of the camera. It’s obvious that the celebs of Hollywood love this treatment so much because the results are quick and instant! Celebs like Victoria Beckham and Madonna have a quick top-up treatment before glamorous red carpet events. The celebrity’s secret is out!

Celebrities loving Oxygen Therapy include:

Follow a good home care routine After the Oxygen Infused Intraceuticals skincare is applied, Dr Zulia points out: “Home care products are important if you want to achieve best results and keep the quality of your skin

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Brighten with natural super Antioxidants A super exciting new range of booster treatments is now available to target everyoneís specific skin worries. From Collagen boosters that combat saggy skin, to a triple Vitamin C booster that strengthens and brightens your complexion. In the world of skin treatments, specialists are excited about the latest antioxidant treatment: ìWe are now able to infuse powerful antioxidants into the skin to help combat dull, stressed and depleted skin,î says Dr Zulia. ìThe Kakadu plum from the Australian rainforest has the highest amount of Vitamin C of any fruit in the World and has been found to be one of the most powerful natural antioxidants on the planetî. So if the festive period has left your skin feeling and looking dull and tired, the answer is to feed your skin with an antioxidant booster treatment that will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and fresh for the New Year!

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Little time For those that have busy lives, the treatment is ideal. The final word goes to a recent customer who pointed out:“ I love having this treatment in my lunch break. I come in for a 50 minute power nap whilst my skin is being totally rejuvenated, and then I can apply my make up straight after. In fact, the treatment acts as a perfect skin primer and my make up just glides on. I love it!”

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A design for life Business partners, Paul Scarrott and Deano Jouni, explain a little more about their brand new tattoo business bringing art to life in Montpellier... Q. How did you both meet? A. Paul: I’ve been tattooing for more than fourteen years and I started at Mantra Tattoo in Cheltenham. That’s where I learned to tattoo and that’s where I stayed until I started tattooing Deano and we became friends.

Q. How did the business develop? A. Deano: It really came about as I fancied myself as a bit of an entrepreneur. I have had several businesses over the years and I have been involved in nutrition for the last ten years. Paul and I had many conversations, however the initial plan was to open a boutique shop stocking a new clothing line and Paul was going to tattoo once a fortnight, in line with the brand. Our ideas developed and we found larger premises and before we knew it, we decided to launch a tattoo studio that went above and beyond. We wanted to establish something prestigious and it evolved naturally from there.

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introduction of TV shows such as Miami Ink and LA Ink have made the process more accessible, as well as the number of celebrities who now have tattoos. We leave the design decisions very much up to our clients. It’s difficult as in this position you can be influential without realising it and so I try to steer clear of that. Deano: Paul is incredibly humble, but the reason I wanted to go into business with him is because he is so good at what he does and he is massively respected in the industry.

Q. In terms of the customers that you are looking to attract are you quite universal in your approach? A. Paul: Very much so. We are certainly not looking to alienate anyone. Deano: But also we are looking to attract people who would like a tattoo, but have always been too scared to come into a tattoo studio. The design of the interior has been carefully considered to make it very sterile and bright and airy, but also an inviting environment, with the added finishing touches. Paul: Vintage industrial we like to call it! There is still a stigma attached to tattooing and the way that it works and so we’re looking to break down any preconceived ideas. It has really changed over the last ten years or so. Q. Why do you think that is, what’s changed? A. Paul: I think that maybe the

Q. How have you been welcomed into The Courtyard? A. Deano: It’s funny because before people knew who we were and met us I think they were apprehensive. But once they saw what we were doing they realised what we are all about. We have set about becoming one of the best looking shops in Cheltenham and the surrounding businesses have been very welcoming. We also offer lunch deals with the surrounding establishments for our clients. Having a tattoo is an incredibly personal decision. It’s not for everybody and we are not here to push it on everybody, but at the same time we are not trying to hide away. The whole space is designed so as people can see exactly what we are doing here and we like to think it is an art exhibition in action. Come and see for yourself! CS Tokyo Tattoo Tel: 01242 300 165 13 The Courtyard Cheltenham

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Happy New Year Happy New Employee When every penny counts – We guarantee to fill your vacancy... or you don’t pay! It’s at this time of year when people start looking for a change in career. It’s certainly one of the busiest times of the year for us. Recruiting a new member of staff can be an expensive, time consuming and stressful task. The average recruitment process takes 8 weeks to complete and can cost several thousand pounds in manpower and advertising costs. If you don’t find the right person it’s money down the drain! Why use a recruitment agency? Using a recruitment agency to find new staff takes far less time and at a fraction of the cost. If we don’t find the right person for you then there’s no charge. Remember – if you advertise the

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So how much will it cost? The cost of using our services is variable to suit all budgets but in general it will be a sliding percentage scale based on the first year’s salary. We’ll agree a sensible fee with you, in advance, so you won’t get any unexpected surprises if you decide to take on one of our high quality recommendations. Whether you’re looking for someone to provide cover for a day, a week, a month or someone that you want to stay

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Hard-wired to succeed In this series of articles, Brunsdon CEO Brian Morman introduces some of the people that contribute to the company’s success story. This month we meet Senior Financial Adviser, Dean Baldwin.

Dean Baldwin QUICK FACTS Title: Senior Financial Adviser Status: Married to Kyla, one son, two step children and two grand children Greatest achievement: Gaining RDR qualification Memorable moment: Getting married in Las Vegas

with Brian Morman Brian Morman ACII ABIBA Dip FA is an Independent Financial Adviser and CEO of Brunsdon Financial Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Tel: 01452 623 623 Email: brian.morman@brunsdon.co.uk

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Every business needs them. The one hundred and ten percenters. Those people who live for their work, who put in as many hours as it takes, whose diaries are always full with appointments and who love nothing better than meeting clients. Invariably these people are real characters, popular with clients, terrific ambassadors for a company and can be relied upon to deliver outstanding results time and again. If you have ever met Dean Baldwin, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. When I first met Dean, I immediately recognised a kindred spirit. Forest of Dean born and bred like myself, he was instantly likeable, enthusiastic, obviously tenacious and down to earth. Financial Services can be dry and mind-boggling at the best of times. Dean has the ability to take this complicated subject, break it down to its component parts and explain it in easy-to-understand terms, which are usually amusing, anecdotal and analogous. His ability to communicate extends to being able to adapt and relate to clients on all levels. But make no mistake. His technical ability and knowledge is absolutely spoton. The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has demanded that all Financial Advisers wishing to continue in business from now on gain strict, formal qualifications. Dean would be the first to admit that he dreaded ‘going back to school’ to take exams after having successfully operated in the business for over 30 years. “RDR has been a total game-changer in the industry and my biggest challenge to date,” he says. “I knew that if I didn’t pass the exam (equivalent to a first year degree), I would be out of a job. End of story. So I just had to buckle down and grasp the nettle. Thankfully I passed and I feel on top of the world. I can carry on doing the job I love.”

Paradoxically, whilst RDR has been a huge challenge for every Financial Services firm in the country, for those companies that remain, the opportunities are vast. And Dean can’t wait to grasp them! “The Adviser sector will shrink. Many of the smaller firms have been unable to cope with the demands of RDR. Even the banks are getting out of the financial advice business and shedding their advisers. This means that the Financial Advisers who remain, like those at Brunsdon, will be by definition, highly qualified and committed. Couple this with the Auto-Enrolment workplace pension legislation and I expect to be even busier from now on.” That’s why, at Brunsdon, we have made the decision to expand, not contract. We are bucking the trend and taking on more staff, including qualified Financial Advisers, and opening additional offices in the region. I only wish I could put Dean through the photocopier ten times! Dean’s work ethic leaves little time for other pursuits. He does love rugby and makes as much use as he can of his season ticket at Kingsholm. He is also a keen follower of horse racing, although he is quick to point out that his interest is in the spectacle itself, rather than the betting! Mainly, he is a family man, spending as much quality time as he can with his wife, Machiala (‘Kyla’), whom he recently married in Las Vegas, his son, two grand children and two step-children. Dean’s propensity for work was hardwired from an early age. “My Dad was a real old-school grafter, in the best sense of the word,” he says. “He taught me to work hard and do the very best I could. If I can go some way towards emulating him, and make him proud, then I’ll be a very happy man.” I totally empathise with that. Like I said, a kindred spirit. CS

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Recruitment trends: on the up after a few rocky years

The end of 2012 saw a marked improvement in the job market, with a 15 month low for unemployment in Q4 and a steady employment growth month on month since August. At Expectations! we too have mirrored this trend, with business expansion culminating in the opening of our second Gloucestershire branch last year, as well as a noticeable increase in both enquiries for our services and successful permanent and temporary placements.

Temporary workers have provided increased market flexibility, with speculative employers recruiting additional temporary staff to meet demand; many of these placements have since been transferred to permanent roles as market improvements have created greater stability for companies. This workforce flexibility, with people at all levels willing to take on temporary contracts, project work and part time roles, has arguably been responsible for ensuring we haven’t seen the levels of unemployment experienced on the continent. Permanent vacancies have increased by 15% in the last six months and the demand for highly-skilled staff, particularly engineering, sales and IT is

exceeding supply. There is a need to ensure that Gloucestershire is taking ownership for training and retaining these highly skilled personnel, creating a domestic job market for University and College graduates, whilst ensuring that they meet the needs of employers. This skills shortage is projected to be a significant long-term problem for the UK and more specifically the Gloucestershire area, where there is an above average saturation of specialist companies. Workplace pensions have been given a great deal of coverage in recent months, with the Government announcing auto enrolment of staff into this initiative over the next five years. Not only will this directly affect employers, but it will also impact employment businesses like us who provide temporary workers. The Pensions Regulator has set “staging dates” for each company, but by 2017 all employers will be required to

contribute a percentage of each persons’ salary to their pensions.

Businesses interested in reading more about employment trends and changes, or who would like to attend our Free Workplace Pensions Breakfast Briefing on 20th March 2013 should register for our newsletter at www.expectationsrecruitment.co.uk. Alternatively for temporary and permanent recruitment solutions please contact our Cheltenham office on 01242 701123 or our Gloucester office on 01452 618000.

Workplace Pensions – what you need to know: • Staging date: This is dependent on the size of your company, and your PAYE reference. Businesses can establish their individual staging date on The Pensions Regulator website: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk Company specific information will also be distributed in plenty of time. • Contributions: At minimum you will have to contribute 3% of each employee’s salary, and the worker will be responsible for paying the rest; the combined total must be at least 8% of their salary total. Employees will receive tax relief on their contribution.

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Christmas is a time when most of us will take time off work to spend time with our loved ones and indulge in some festive cheer. However, in the current financial climate, for some families Christmas does not bring the festive cheer it should and the pressures of Christmas can be the breaking point for a relationship. For couples where the relationship has broken down, the New Year often prompts a new start. It is not always possible however for a couple wishing to separate to physically do so. The current economic climate has resulted in lower property prices, pay freezes, reduced bonus payments and strict borrowing criteria being applied by mortgage companies. This means that whilst some couples may make the difficult decision to separate, practically, they are unable to do so. Continuing to live together under the same roof when a relationship has ended can be very stressful however it does not prevent couples from embarking upon the divorce process should they choose to do so. There are however more practical issues which may need to be considered whilst those divorce proceedings take place, or whilst the couple consider their options. The financial arrangements need to be agreed, including who is going to be responsible for meeting which utilities JANUARY 2013

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Consideration also needs to be given to any children of the family and how they are likely to cope in a situation where parents are living together but effectively leading separate lives and costs, and whether a level of support should be provided to one party by the other in an attempt for them to lead separate lives whilst living in the same property. Consideration also needs to be given to any children of the family and how they are likely to cope in a situation where parents are living together but effectively leading separate lives. The couple may wish to consider how they can ensure that the children get to spend quality time with both parents. The circumstances are far from ideal

and it can be very difficult for a couple to continue to live together whilst dealing with all the emotional issues that come with the breakdown of a relationship. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in arguments and occasionally physical altercations. There are protective measures that the Police and the Family Courts can put in place to assist parties who are subject to violent behaviour and again, specialist family law advice should be sought. In order for couples to consider the best way of regulating their occupation of the property and hopefully avoid the difficulties referred to above, they may wish to consider alternative ways of discussing the divorce and outstanding issues which are available to them. For example, processes such as mediation, Collaborative Law, or Alternative Resolution Conferences (ARCS). Each of these processes is designed at assisting couples to resolve issues arising upon their separation, whether mental or physical, in the most cost effective and amicable way possible. CS For further information and advice please contact Hannah Perry, Family Solicitor at Rickerbys LLP on 01242 246433 or email Hannah at hannah.perry@rickerbys.com

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My own business history is no secret and as the former COO of retail brand SuperGroup, the makers of Superdry, I’ve experienced first-hand the challenges of a private business: at set up, during periods of growth and as an established brand. That doesn’t mean that I know it all – every business is unique – but what it does mean is that I’m passionate about empowering businesses in Gloucestershire to overcome these challenges and thrive. With board representation from the private and public sectors, the University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire College, the LEP is the vehicle that can – and is - making this happen. LEPs were established by Government back in 2011 and if you’ve been keeping a track of the national news agenda then they’ll be no stranger to you: Lord Heseltine recently recommended that £58bn of Whitehall spending should be devolved out to LEPs to deliver local economic priorities. Take out the politics and this means ensuring our region is successful and profitable with strong job prospects, skilled people, and the right infrastructure in place – from better broadband to faster transport links. In Gloucestershire, we’ve wasted no time in bringing business together to get things done. The LEP has a total of ten sector groups, covering the county’s leading disciplines. These groups are the essence of what the LEP is all about. They aren’t talking shops, locked away somewhere in an ivory tower. Instead, they’re made up of real business people from across the region who are focused on creating and implementing an action plan to address challenges head on. The work of our Retail Sector Group JANUARY 2013

The LEP is an organisation with teeth and real strategic influence. Why? Because it’s run by business for business

is a case in point and has resulted in Gloucestershire being named by Government as the first retail Pathfinder – in other words, a ‘trailblazer’ for retail. We’ve been awarded money from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to produce a framework to boost UK high streets and ensure that they become some of the best in the world. There is so much more good work across the other sectors too which I look forward to telling you about as part of this regular update. The business weary amongst you might ask whether the LEP will really make a difference. I might have asked a similar question myself in my days at SuperGroup. The short answer is yes. The LEP is an organisation with teeth and real strategic influence. Why? Because it’s run by business for business. It allows them to take the initiative and it offers a direct

route through to Government to make their voice heard. And rather than duplicating, our focus is on coordinating via our networks which together reach 75 per cent of employment and 80 per cent of the economy in Gloucestershire. You might, like me, already be passionate about promoting the great enterprises our county has to offer. Or you might simply be focused on keeping your own firm up and running and turning a profit – especially if you’re one of the multitude of new or small businesses in our region. Either way, I’d urge you to get involved either via our sector groups or our Ambassadors scheme www.gloslep.co.uk/ gloucestershire-ambassadors. The business, political, and economic landscapes are changing and it’s time to do things differently. CS Diane Savory is Chair of Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

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Giving something back We talk to Margaret Austen, Managing Partner at Willans LLP, a leading Gloucestershire law firm… Margaret is a Cambridge graduate with a background in two City law firms. She is an experienced lawyer, recognised for giving advice that is commercially sound, as well as purely legal. Particularly acknowledged for her expertise in company law, commercial contracts, partnership law and charity law, Margaret is a member of the Charity Law Association and is also Legal 500-rated for her work in this area. Never one to shy away from helping others, Margaret is a trustee of Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum Development Trust and the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral, Honorary Company Secretary and Solicitor to Cheltenham Festivals and Honorary Solicitor to the Holst Museum. “I trained in the City and was not

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wildly keen on living in London and so came out to Gloucestershire and joined Charles Russell. After a few years, I came to Willans and I have been here for the last 17 years,” Margaret explains. “The quality of work is fantastic in the city, but strap hanging on the Northern line is not! It’s much nicer to be out in the provinces. We have the same standard of work here as you are able to do in a city environment.” Margaret’s heart is very much at home here in the Cotswolds, “This is a beautiful part of the world, the countryside is fantastic, the arts are fantastic, and we have wonderful theatre, music, opera and all sorts of other cultural events going on. Cheltenham Festivals are simply astounding.” Charity work is very much a part of

Margaret’s day-to-day life and she has a real passion for the culture that resides here on our doorstep, “Gloucester Cathedral is the finest historic building we have in the county and is very much dependent on voluntary contributions so we try to raise money to maintain and preserve what is a fantastic building. The Art Gallery and Museum extension is now being built following a major fundraising exercise with help from some of the major trusts and we are virtually there now with our fundraising.” In her professional life, Margaret considers herself to have been lucky enough to have never had to deal with discrimination along the way. “You have to look at situations, evaluate them and work out where you want to go. I have been incredibly fortunate and have never experienced discrimination for being female. Sometimes it has been an advantage! When I was starting off, women were a bit of a novelty and I can’t remember there being any female partners, but there was beginning to be the idea that women should have equality of opportunity. Before I went into law, I thought about becoming an engineer but my maths wasn’t up to it!” Margaret is very much involved in the voluntary sector and was a mentor with the Prince’s Youth Business Trust for a number of years. “I have learned a vast amount from my clients over the years as well as from the charities that I have been involved with. It is all twoway learning. As a firm, Willans likes to be involved in the local community. We have a quiz coming up in February for The Cobalt Unit and are sponsoring the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire’s Race day on New Year’s Day in support of the Sheriff ’s charity, so that’s very exciting. We have lots of things coming up and so it’s a great year ahead.” CS

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More than just a job Mary has had a riveting and varied career. She began her business life in marketing and sales and later became Chief Executive of BII, the professional body for licensed retailing. From 2003 to 2009, Mary was Director of Qualifications and Skills at the Qualifications & Curriculum Development Agency where she led on qualifications policy and development for the 14-19 year old education and UK vocational qualifications reform programme. Mary then joined UCAS as Chief Executive in January 2010. UCAS is an educational charity and the world’s largest central admissions service for higher education. Each year the company’s 400 staff process more than half a million applications from all over the world for courses at UK universities and colleges. Based in Cheltenham, UCAS has strong links with the Cotswolds. Mary also has an MSc in General Management from the London Business School and she was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours 2000 for services to training in hospitality and tourism. “I feel like the luckiest person alive!” Mary says, “ I have the loveliest job in the world and no two days are ever the same. I have a truly incredible team working alongside me. Before I took over here, I knew that this was an organisation with much more potential than it was exhibiting. It isn’t just about carrying out transactions, we are much more customer focused than that.” Mary shares her time between her home in West London with her family and her office here in Cheltenham. “I like to avoid spending time in hotels if I can help it”, Mary says, “I have a flat here in Cheltenham and have settled well into the community. Relaxation is incredibly important when you work in a

This month, we talk to Mary Curnock Cook, Chief Executive of UCAS...

I think that the most important thing that I have learned over the years is that worrying doesn’t change a thing. Always have a good night’s sleep and realise that a tougher problem just takes that little bit longer to solve

stressful environment and I love nothing more than to relax with a good book in the evening or watch a film and am also an avid tennis player. “I think that the most important thing that I have learned over the years is that worrying simply doesn’t change a thing. Always have a good night’s sleep and realise that a tougher problem just takes that little bit longer to solve. Seeking counsel from elsewhere is also no bad thing. As Chief Executive, I have had to become much broader in my approach and I tend to rely on other people in various departments and their expertise as well.” Obviously a large part of Mary’s job

is to visit universities and colleges around the country. “I get student envy at every university I visit!” Mary admits, “My first priority is to do my job and do it well, but doing a job that you love helps enormously with fulfilling that order. I always aim to be accessible and always reply to emails personally. I think that things like that are important. “My role has its challenges, much like any other role, but I have always given my full commitment and that is what it comes down to. Last year we received 60,000 applications in one day and they were all last-minute applications. We have contingency plans in place to deal with situations like those and always look through the customer lens first.” In a role as demanding as this and with a demeanour that is so calm and controlled it’s nice to know how Mary makes the most of her quiet times. “My guilty pleasure is listening to Radio 4 on my car journeys... you just can’t beat The Archers!” CS

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A Taste of the

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You get an idea of what is in st ore for you as you walk throug soon as h the door at P urslane. The w welcome from ar m Stephanie and her staff give yo relaxed feeling ua and an immed ia te confidence how a restaura that this is nt should be. T he understated décor is also an yet elegant indication that a classic style w modern influe ith nce is what yo u can expect. Whilst looking through our in viting menu w offered a select e are ion of homem ade breads and each. I have ne an oyster ver been a huge fan of the oyst then I have ne er but ver tried one of these before, fr succulent and esh, a tr ue taste of the sea that th plucked from ey had been that morning an d definitely test the thought an ament to d care that goes into the sourci ingredients. ng of On selecting th e mackerel star ter it is sugges choose the Mus ted that I cadet as the w ine to accompa dish. Now I’m ny the an out and out lover of the re but they know d variety their wine and th e choice is perf grilled mackere ect! The l fillet is beautif ully cooked an pancetta which brilliantly with d goes an apple salad. brings great ba The dish also lance of flavou ha fried smoked m nd dived scallo has deep rs. The ackerel balls w ps with pork ch hi ch eek is delightfu eye as well as th Our other star pop with flavou ter is a tr uffled l to the e taste buds. A r. Gloucester rare nother classic combination bu indulgence in flavour bit, an a little saucepan t with delicate touches, such in which to dip having been co homemade brea as the pork your oked in hay, re d. al ly make a differ do As fish constit the romanesco ence as utes half the m ca ul iflower and go enu, that is the enhancing both the day for the lden raisins, order of main course. A the taste and pr plump, pink pi esentation. salmon sat on As someone th ece of celeriac and ca at really enjoys bbage with loca a good cheese co nfident that I w lly sourced I felt ould not be di sappointed with dessert choice especially in lig my ht of what I ha eaten and I was d already right! I tried on e bl mature and was , indeed, very ha ue, one soft and one ppy with my ch Served on a pl oice. ain black slate the cheese is le talking and, in ft to do the fact, sings as an other example attention that of the has been paid to ensure ever to you is as go yt hi ng served od as it can be . My guest deci down the swee ded to go t side of the st reet and couldn been happier as ’t have she described her dessert as best pudding I’ be ing “ The ve ever tasted. “ This was a lit mouth waterin erally g plate, war m cinnamon doug and toffee appl hnuts, apple e ice cream…ne ed I say more! To say I was im ?! pressed with P urslane is an understatemen t. Everything ab out it makes yo go back, the lo u want to ok, the atmosph ere, the service obviously the and food. If you’re looking for an dining experien al l round ce on your door step, look no fu rt her! CS Pursla ne Restauran t 16 Rodney R oad, Cheltenham , Gl50 1JU Tel: 01242 32 1639 www.purslan e-restauran t.co.uk

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The Cheque rs,

Reviewed by Fo od Writer, Shelle Duffin

Churchill

This lovely little place has been acquired by The Lucky Onion Group, who have already taken T he Cotswolds by stor m with The Whe atsheaf Inn, in Northleach, a favourite coun try haunt for many of us , and The Taver n in Cheltenham, a trendy eatery se rv ing great food with an authentic tw ist and where you can also listen to W inston Churchill’s war time speeches on a trip to the bathroom. Wheatsheaf, I went with som Based in the he ething different, thou art of the Cotsw gh not before pers village of Chu olds uading rchill, near Chi m y fr ie nd to choose th pping Norton, The C e soufflé with intention of sw hequers provid the es all the iping a cheeky traditional, war mouthful of creamy chee ming characteri sey goodness to stics you expect from a keep me country pub, w satisfied until m ith y next visit. Tho a welcoming atmosphere from ugh when my starter of B the minute you raised Ox Tail step through th Scallops with cr Instantly you ar and Roasted e door. e greeted by a eamed potato bi ap g peared, all thou open fireplace swiping soufflés surrounded by ghts of cosy ar mchairs va ni sh ed as here in fr and old books, comfort food locals are gather ont of me was where the - fine dining st ed enjoying a pi yle. The combi nt of locally br textures and fl and ciders, whi nation of ewed ales avours from th ch include the e sweet scallops po pu m Then it’s on in la as r he ‘D d un po ke tatoes with the , creamy rton’s’. to the restaura flaky succulent nt, which again, to a place beyo range of homel oxtail took me possesses a nd satisfaction y characteristic and although I s - beautiful ch have thought of hanging from andeliers wouldn’t the ceilings am putting these in on gs gredients togeth the words of H t the historic be and a collectio n of dining tabl er, in ugh Fearnley-W ams, es surrounded hittingstall, this definitely ‘thre bookshelves an by more was e good things d beautiful artw on a plate’. ork, all creatin and war ming am For my main co g a relaxed biance which is urse, being som reflected amon eone who likes in fellow diners. dulge in all thin gst to gs seasonal, I fi na Sp lly decided on Once seated, w atchcock Partri e pondered the dge, cooked on wine list and, gi a Josper Grill, with Soft Polent strong selectio served n of whites an ven the a and Ceps. I ag d reds on offer, on fo few minutes to ised over the de r a while as ther this took a study. Having cision e w as such a wide rang picked the Petit from including: Sauvignon Bla e to choose Clos nc 2011 from C on fi t D uck Cassoulet, New Zealand, Langoustines w chilled in an ol Roast which came d milk can - a ith Garlic Butte quirky element r and Oven Bak B several signatur re am w ith an To d one of ed Sea matoes, Basil an es marking The d Anchovies, no Lucky Onion G mention a fant we got stuck in t to roup, astic selection to examining th of steaks with e menu, whilst sauces to acco on freshly war a variety of nibbling mpany. The pa med bread offe rt red on arrival – ridge, I‘m told in many little touc C hu rc hi ll , was shot an by other of Pete, the Gener hes that set the al Manager, th standard of wha be to come. fo re (y ou e ca week t was yet n’t get more lo cal than that!). By this point (a When it comes nd another bo to food, if you’ ttle of wine do re anything like could just abou you’ll find that wn) we me, food envy is on t find room fo r e of the most de ss yo things on earth er u’ t, re th fa ou ce gh d an w when noying ith a list that in (amongst Bruce cludes: Hot Cho Forsyth and aw Fo next series of nd an t, R as co pb aiting the late Downton Abb erry and Almon ey). d Tart, Prune an Armagnac Fool There is nothin d as well as a good g worse than ch oosing a dish an Apple and Bla Crumble, you’ craving that of ckberry ll find your stom your fellow dine d then ac r. I have learne h pr only way to ov somehow man od uce a rumble. d, the ercome this whi ages to lst avoiding the obesity or bank The Chequers, threat of ruptcy, is to go in C hu rc hill is a must vi for dinner with setting – fine di who are all abou sit – a beautiful friends ning country st t sharing. Whils yle, fantastic fo t studying the kn quickly occurr ow ledgeable, pass od, menu, it ed to me that fo ionate and frie od envy at The war m, comfort was inevitable ndly staff all in Chequers with all their di ing environmen a shes being appe t. The Lucky O Group have cr something that aling – nion eated another , for me, rarely culinary haven. CS occurs. Having spied the Twic already e Baked Chedd The Cheque ar soufflé with and Grain Mus rs, Churchil Spinach tard, a signatur l – 01608 65 www.thecheq e favourite of 9393 uerschurchil mine at The l.com reservatio ns@thecheq uerschurchil l.com

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In this fascinating new series, Tom Rains Head Chef at The Daffodil Cheltenham, writes about the delights and possibilities of an ‘up close and personal’ gastronomic journey across the UK. Tom has wowed diners during his inspired career at L’Escargot, The Berkeley and Claridges working alongside iconic chefs such as Anton Mosimann. He has decided to give us the true story behind the food on our plate; here is what he discovered this month… As part of my job I opt for the best quality ingredients and it’s no surprise that our suppliers at The Daffodil offer exactly that. My passion is paying homage to these, not overcomplicating dishes and bringing out the full flavours. My quest is to get out there and bring the best products back to the plate, right from their original source. On a cold wet day in November I found myself at Standish Park Farm overlooking the Berkeley Vale, ready to meet Jonathan Crump, award winning cheese maker. If it had been a clear day I could have seen Haresfield Beacon, but it wasn’t.

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Jonathan produces a Double Gloucester and its sister, the protected Single Gloucester Cheese from his herd of Old Gloucester cows. Jonathan uses only traditional methods; milk is collected from the cows (about 100-150 litres per day) across his herd of twelve. In purpose built cheese rooms, he transfers the milk into a heated water trough before leaving to cool overnight, so the curd can be cut. This curd is put into old fashioned moulds and he has a beautiful old Antique press that weights the cheese. Jonathan bought and restored this amazing piece of machinery from an old farm in

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Jonathan Crumps Cheeses are available at Stroud Farmers Market. Our popular double baked cheese Soufflé is available at lunch and dinner Recipe on the web site – go to the market, buy the cheese and make it yourself. Read the full blog on the website www.daffodil.com

Frampton-on-Severn. A day later, the cheese is lovingly turned out. I tried my hand at cutting some curd and turning over a batch from the day before. A tricky technique, but I was in cheese heaven! Post preparation, I had a great time coring some of the cheeses, pulling out a perfect sample from the centre; smelling the variety of cheeses at different stages of the maturing process was fascinating. Jonathan showed me how they colour the cheese which is done using Annotto bean juice so everything is pure and organic. Listening to Jonathan, I learned that the ‘myth’ of the paler Single Gloucester deriving from skimmed milk is simply JANUARY 2013

not true. It used to be a poor man’s cheese but the best tasting Single and Double Gloucester both contain full cream milk. Jonathan Crump’s is the only Double Gloucester variety that is made from milk from the rare Old Gloucester cow. Personally, I consider it the best as it is made in this historic and unique way and boy does it taste good! Returning to The Daffodil, I set about making my latest batch of piquant, twice baked Cheese soufflé with my Single Gloucester; this soufflé is our most popular starter and I know that this is down to the cheese. If you’re interested, I’ve shared the recipe on the website so you can try it out yourself. Having been around the cheese block

(if you pardon the pun), I think Jonathan Crump’s delicious cheeses are a majestic yardstick by which to measure all others. CS www.thedaffodil.com Tel: 01242 700055

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Some of New Zealand’s travelling contingent, who are here with local tour operator, Gullivers Travels, enjoyed a local meal at a fine establishment. The group’s latest stop off was the Cotswolds, and they were staying at Ellenborough park, where food and an evening of entertainment was put on. Photography by Rob Wheatman

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“Playing for a local team was great” At the age of 28, Cheltenham born Sean Hopkins is already a seasoned pro in the world of American Football. Playing the sport for the last 10 years, with eight at senior level, Sean speaks to Carley O’Dea about the game, his career and future plans… How did you get into American Football? I got into American Football through my Dad. He played professionally and with my brother also taking it up, it was a natural transition for me to get into it.

Can you give a brief description of American Football? I would describe it as the American version of rugby but with a lot more rules. Watching the game you would assume it is very physical, and whilst this is true, it is also a very tactical sport with a lot of thinking needed. It is a very exciting game.

You play for the London Blitz now but previously played for the Gloucester Centurions. How was it playing for a local team? Playing for a local team was great. I went to Chosen Hill School so I have a lot of friends in the Gloucester area and lots of support. It was a great springboard for me, I’ve also played for the Bristol Aztecs and I got recruited for the London Blitz last year, who are national champions and it has given me the opportunity to play for them in Europe.

How different is the game in UK compared the US? Massively different. Speed, money and support are all major differences at the moment. It’s a different game; it tends to be a lot slower in UK; more run orientated rather than pass. I would probably say that the game we are playing today in the UK is at the standard of the US 20 years ago. Can you see it becoming a more mainstream sport in the UK? Yes definitely, since I have been playing JANUARY 2013

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it has got better and better. There are opportunities to play at college now and if you are at a University level then there is always the possibility of getting spotted to play in the states. Without a doubt it is becoming more and more popular.

Do you have advice for anybody wanting to get into American Football? Don’t be afraid to come along and have a go. Whatever your size, big or small, there is a position for you to play. Start with a local team so as you can understand your bearings and learn the game. As with most things the more you learn the better you will be. Best moment so far and ambitions for 2013? Last year wining the National, it was amazing. I have also played for the British Lions National team and I am currently Britain’s most capped player which I am very proud of. Obviously in 2013 I would like to retain the National Title and go further in Europe. I want to keep myself established as a top player.

Biggest Inspiration? My dad, he got me involved and inspired me to play. When I was 16 I didn’t

3 Desert Island items: Football, Phone, Cat Guilty pleasure food: Chocolate Cake If you had to appear in one reality TV show what would it be: I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

particularly want to play football or any sport but he persuaded me to keep at it. Watching him at his career definitely gave me the push to want to emulate it in mine. What is next for local club The Centurions in 2013? They need to establish themselves as a winning team in their division and then start to move up and become a premier team. It would be great to have a premier team in Gloucester and to have a good football system so as people can go and watch. A youth team would be fantastic as well, there isn’t much awareness in schools at the moment so getting more children involved would help move it into the mainstream. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? Still playing hopefully or, if not, definitely coaching. CS

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consultation with our healthy eating specialist Whole Foods Market Cheltenham is offering Cotswold Style readers a fantastic opportunity for 2013 – the chance to win a personal consultation with our healthy eating specialist, Angela – which will help reinvigorate your taste buds whilst keeping your healthier ambitions for 2013 on track. Whether you win this fantastic prize or not, Angela is our in-house healthy eating specialist which means she’s the expert when it comes to swapping less healthy eating habits for better ones. Whether it’s reducing your cholesterol, managing your waist line or limiting the amount of processed sugars in your diet, Angela can help by offering practical, useful advice that fits with your lifestyle. Delicious, appetising alternatives that are easy to shop for and simple to cook – that’s what Angela and Whole Foods Market Cheltenham can offer. Angela’s available full-time in store to answer any questions and to give out the best advice. The personal consultation with Angela will be around two hours in length and includes an in-depth look at your food habits including any new year’s resolutions you may want to keep, a full store tour, recipe ideas and some healthy cooking tips as well as some delicious samples to try. The cookery demonstration will take place in our new Acorn Cook centre which is situated just outside the main Whole Foods Market store at the Gallagher Retail Park, Tewkesbury Road. The winner will also leave with a healthy eating hamper full of inspirational foods to re-stock their new healthy store cupboard. CS

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will the cookery demonstration take Q Where place at Whole Foods Market Cheltenham? Winners will be drawn at random from all of the correct entries after the closing date of February 1st 2013. To enter, email the answer, your name and address to editor@stylemagazines.co.uk The prize must be taken during February 2013 and is non transferable.

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A new you for 2013! Get fit & stay fit

Are you looking for something to jump start your New Year fitness resolutions? Then look no further. Here are some top tips from Personal Trainer Jodie Hart. Follow her 4 week fitness programme throughout January... YOUR WARM UP Warm up first for 10 minutes to make sure your body is ready for exercise and to help prevent injury. Start by mobilising your joints with a set of dynamic moves including: shoulder rotations, head rotations, back stretches and walking lunges, gradually increasing the range of movement of each move. A light warm up should then be carried out on a cross trainer, treadmill or a bike to increase your heart rate. YOUR CARDIO WORKOUT Cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise is an essential part of your fitness programme. This will help to strengthen your heart and lungs and improve your fitness and burn calories. Choose either the treadmill, bike, rowing machine or cross trainer in the gym or run, walk or cycle outdoors. Interval training on CV equipment is very effective. Find a speed or intensity which is challenging for you to work out at and continue for one minute, then return to a more comfortable intensity for one minute (you still need to be noticeably working) Repeat this five or six times adding an extra interval each week.

YOUR 4 WEEK FITNESS PROGRAMME

YOUR STRENGTH WORKOUT If you want a lean, toned, strong body then add resistance training to your workout. Building lean muscle helps boost your metabolism and burn calories! Even after you have finished exercising. For a basic strength workout (also called resistance training) you can use your own body weight or for more of a challenge add weights to your workout (e.g. dumbbells ) Classic moves include: squats, lunges, tricep dips, bicep curls. Start by doing 10-12 reps of each exercise and perform two sets of each. PERSONAL TRAINING: I know it can be difficult to find the motivation and come up with effective new ways to boost your workouts and tone your body. That’s what I am here for! If you have got a fitness or training question then email me: jodie@hartfitness.co.uk or call me on 07787 561 303. I can help you: I offer one-to-one Personal Training (and you don’t have to be a member of a gym).

So if this is your year to make the resolution happen, get in touch and lets work together to achieve the body you have always imagined! CS

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Start 2013 with Jodie’s 10 week Bootcamp! Every Wednesday morning at 7am! Hart Fitness Bootcamp at CLC Sports Centre, Cheltenham. Starts at 7am on Wednesday 9th January. This is a 10 week course which includes fortnightly weigh ins and body stat assessments plus a nutrition program to follow throughout the course.

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“There’s Bethlehem and Cheltenham and Lourdes and Limerick Junction” Christy Moore, The Ballad of Ruby Walsh We are now halfway through the winter game and all eyes are firmly focused on the pinnacle of the National Hunt Calendar – The Cheltenham Festival. Since the Cheltenham Showcase meeting in October, the jumping action has come thick and fast on both sides of the sea, thus providing fans with valuable clues for the Festival, Aintree and Punchestown. Here are four horses that are firmly in my notebook...

CONEYGREE A half-brother to Carruthers, staying chases will be his long term aim, but for now he is my fancy for the 2013 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle at the Festival. He won a Grade Two 2m5f event at the Cheltenham Open Meeting in fantastic style, beating two horses that had previously scored at the Showcase JANUARY 2013

Left: Tarla, en route to victory at Clonmel

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CLONDAW KAEMPFER Bought by trainer Donald McCain for £130,000 in April 2012, shortly after winning a good bumper at Fairyhouse. He exploded onto the UK jumping scene with a facile success at Aintree in October. There he showed an excellent turn of foot in soft ground that had his trainer worried beforehand. His next assignment at Haydock showed us how sweetly he can travel and he repelled a decent challenge by Lienosus. Again, the turn of foot was obvious in less than perfect conditions. By the time you get to read this we may well have seen him run on good ground, I expect even more improvement to come from that. Clondaw Kaempfer is firmly on my mind for the Neptune Investments Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. In that he could face two of Ireland’s great hopes, in the talented duo of Don Cossack and Champagne Fever, but I’m sticking with Clondaw Kaempfer, he’s a bit special.

Meeting. The race he took at the Open Meeting holds a good record of winners and placed horses going on to win at the Festival. I have no doubt that Coneygree’s form will be franked time and time again, if he were with more fashionable connections, he would be a lot shorter in the ante-post market than he is currently trading. Coneygree was bred by the late Lord Oaksey who passed away in 2012; a Festival success would be an emotional one. TARLA Trainer Willie Mullins has the mighty Mare Quevega, who will no doubt

provide him with an incredible fifth Mares Hurdle at the Festival. Tarla is another lady who hails from team Mullins who could well be heading to Cheltenham with a live chance. Her victory at Clonmel in November was a joy to watch; she jumped for fun and travelled beautifully under Ruby Walsh. At the time of writing her target is yet unknown, but keep her on your radar, she’s going places. ALFIE SHERRIN Everyone loves a staying chaser with a big heart and bags of talent; this horse has both in abundance. To me he is the ideal candidate for the Grand National. He was victorious at the 2012 Festival, and will mix hurdling and chasing in 2013. He holds an entry in the Welsh National which is run after this article goes to press. Alfie Sherrin is trained locally at Jackdaws Castle by Jonjo O’Neill. The stable won the Grand National in 2010 with Don’t Push It and came so close to victory again last year with Sunnyhillboy. CS Cathryn Fry Twitter @cathrynfry

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Santa rested his reindeer in the run up to Christmas (December, 2012) and opted to use a Kia Sportage KX2 diesel to get around Gloucestershire instead. Father Christmas travelled around the county with the Cheltenham Round Table and was transported in a car provided by Wessex Garages to spread festive cheer. Matthew Cripps, General Manager at Wessex Garages on Mercia Road in Gloucester, said: “We were delighted to help Santa and Cheltenham Round Table with their fundraising activities. “David Holmes, Chairman of the social society, contacted us regarding using one of our cars to transport Father Christmas and we were only too happy to help. “The Round Table Group used the Kia Sportage KX2 diesel to tow Santa’s sleigh around the community and to transport Santa to meet children. They collected money for Betteridge School, which is based in Cheltenham and is for children in the county with special needs.” The Round Table is a national social organisation that gives people a chance to get together and help the community. Its vision is to give individuals the skills, ability and

desire to better themselves and the lives of others. Matthew added: “We like to support organisations in our area and we are glad to be able to help the Cheltenham Round Table with its community fundraising initiatives.” Wessex Garages is a privately owned company that has outlets in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and Newport. It specialises in new and used car sales across South Wales and the South West. Matthew continued: “We have established a reputation for honesty, reliability and outstanding value for money and we pride ourselves on passing on massive savings on new and used cars direct to our customers, while still providing an after sales service that is both friendly and professional.” CS For more information about Wessex Garages, which has an outlet on Mercia Road, please call 0844 247 3181, visit www.wessexgarages.com, follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wessexgarages or log on to www.facebook.com/wessexgarages

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“ This year, I am going to...” Kate Justice shares her plans for a self-sufficient year ahead... maybe!

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At this point in the calendar… do you tend to look forward? Or back? Personally, I love the chance to set up a load of new rules: THIS year, I am going to keep on top of the laundry. THIS year, I am going to eat healthily. THIS year, I will help the kids with their homework every day. THIS year, I will do exercise at least three times a week. THIS year, I will drink less wine. (I have to stop the list now or my enthusiasm for 2013 will begin to fade). The hazard of bringing in these fabulous rules is that until they are implemented, I run the risk of doing the exact opposite. It is like starting a diet TOMORROW – the magnificent indulgence of today is glorious to behold, but perilous to the waistline if ‘tomorrow’ never comes. It brings the danger of ending up in a perpetual state of making the most of ‘today’ before the diet kicks in. This time last year I set myself a goal to be on time. It only happened once and it was so unexpected that no one else was ready. Weather wise, 2012 was appalling and in that regard I am rather glad to see the back of it (as if mother-nature is suddenly going to say to herself “ooo a brand NEW year, let’s improve the climate in the UK for the next twelve months”). Husband’s New Year Resolution is to be more ‘selfsufficient’. He wants to grow vegetables, raise some chickens and “harness the energy from the stream” (it runs right past the house – and I have NO idea what ‘harnessing it’ involves). As a bit of a dry run he was

given a wild duck last week (dead) to eat. It was completely whole; feathers, beak and BRIGHT ORANGE feet still intact. Head flopping about and dangling off the table he set about plucking it – which according to youtube, is hazardous without the use of paraffin wax (WHAT??). Anyway, I have never ever, ever seen SOOOO much unfathomable mess for 350grams of meat. I could have made two quilts with the by-product. However, to give him credit, it tasted fabulous: This endeavour was considerably more successful than the last attempt with a rabbit. (Also dead, but apparently very old). Once again youtube provided a comprehensive guide to getting rabbit from field to plate… there was skinning and slicing and deboning, followed by an incredibly LONG stewing phase. I think Husband suspected the meat would need some moderate tenderising and he was not wrong. But two days on the AGA, was simply not enough and Peter (as we lovingly named him) remained as tough as strips of bark with some old boots as a garnish. His age, or perhaps the lack of pre-cook ‘hanging’ was blamed. The rest of the family have been informed that the DIY efforts will continue… the children are becoming increasingly alarmed that it will be me cutting their hair and making their clothes… and I am slightly concerned I might have to buy some dungarees, but on the whole, we are being supportive. However after hearing the dead duck quack as air rushed through its lungs during its preparation for the pot… I’m not sure I’ll remain a meat eater for long. CS JANUARY 2013

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