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We showcase several new businesses & services across the Cotswolds
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Olympic Torch
CDC Confirms Olympic Torch Route
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
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How to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a big lunch!
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Get the party started!
Great tips to ensure your Jubilee garden party is a success!
Also in this issue...
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18-19 education
30-31 garden
6local news
20-21 events
32-33 house & home
German Christmas Markets
Tell us what you think about housing
13 advertorial
Droughts & Aphids from Bartlett Tree Experts
What next after the Summer Examinations?
Out & About in May & June Including Jubilee Events!
26 open farm sunday Discover life on your local farm
Barbecue Season
Renovate Your House
36 the cotswold sky The size of the Solar System and how to educate children about it
I hope that you enjoy another bumper 40 page edition of Your Cotswold . Get set for a busy summer with our news about the Olympic Torch route (p24), how to host a great Jubilee party (p28-29) and how your can learn about life on your local farm (p26) Please contact us if you wish to advertise your business in this publication. Best wishes,
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Too early to be planning your Christmas present list? Certainly not! The German Christmas Markets are renown the world over as the very best place to get you into the Christmas spirit. The mouth-watering smell of baked gingerbread, the warming taste of Gluwein, the heart lifting sight of twinkling outdoor lights; when was Christmas shopping more enjoyable?
Witness the striking scenery of the stunning Rhine Gorge, call in at typical Rhineland towns and wine centres, see the medieval town of Koblenz magically illuminated at night and hear the fables and legends surrounding the famous Seven Mountains. Finally, Cologne, with its mighty cathedral and pedestrianised streets, where the most impressive Christmas Markets are waiting for you. Put these exciting sights together with a fabulous short cruise along the Rhine for 3 nights aboard the Lady Anne a delightful ship holding just under 100 passengers. All cabins have outside views and en suite facilities. There is a lounge, bar, restaurant and sun deck all you will need to make the best of your time, a real floating ”home from home”. All of this can be experienced on a fabulous German Christmas Markets tour. On the 7th December Carrick Travel have organised a very special tour with local departures from a town near you and prices from just £349 per person. We include coach transportation from your local departure point, ferry crossing from Dover to Calais, executive coach transfer to the mps Lady Anne in Aldernach, a berth in a two berth cabin on passenger deck, meals on board the ship, welcome drink and captains get together and two excursions. Definitely not to be missed! Why not give us a call for more information on this and plenty of other pre-Christmas departures taking in this very beautiful and magical area. Departures from Chipping Norton and Bourton-on-theWater.
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Tell us what you think about Housing! Cotswold District Council wants to know what the public thinks about its plans for housing over the next four years and has drawn up a new draft policy document, setting out the authority’s strategy from 2012 until 2016. The document – which is known as the Housing Plan - includes a Housing Action Plan, a Homelessness Strategy and a Strategic Tenancy Policy. Members of the public are now being invited to submit comments on the draft plan. The consultation period began on Monday 26th March and the deadline for responses is 5pm on Monday 25th June. The draft plan contains three main objectives: • Meeting the housing needs of Cotswold communities and enhancing housing choice • Improving the quality and use of the existing housing stock • Preventing and tackling homelessness in the district Commenting on the consultation period, the Cabinet lead for Housing, Cllr Carole Topple, said: “It is vital that we get our housing strategy right to provide the best possible service in the district. We must ensure that we hear views from the public about this draft plan given the local and national importance of housing and the major effect it has on quality of life. It would also be extremely useful to receive information or suggestions about alternative or additional ways to address the issues.” She continued: “We also intend to engage in further consultation with key stakeholders in partner organisations and communities so we can gather additional evidence to support the actions in the strategy. This will enable them to influence and shape the way housing needs can be met. Additionally, we’re planning to meet with the Private Landlords Forum and Registered Providers to discuss the future delivery of affordable housing.” Clllr Topple concluded: “Aside from new house building, one of our major priorities is bringing empty homes across the district back into use. We are working in partnership with local estate agents, a charity and an architect’s practice to encourage
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owners to take action which will fill empty properties. The public can also help by letting us know about empty homes that they would like to make available for somebody to live in – hopefully, this draft strategy will stimulate interest. “ To make public consultation easier, the draft plan document and an online response form are available to download on the Council Website at www.cotswold.gov.uk (see ‘Current Consultations’.) Members of the public are invited to submit their views and comments using an online form which contains a list of general consultation questions and specific questions from the Action Plan. The form can be submitted electronically or by post.
Anyone wishing to see a paper copy of the consultation document, can visit the Council offices at Trinity Road, Cirencester or the Moreton Area Centre during their normal opening hours. Paper copies of the consultation response form will also be available at those locations. The Council has a responsibility to consider the environment and will be limiting the number of printed copies of the draft plan. However, for those experiencing particular difficulties accessing the document, for example if it is required in a format such as Braille, large print or in another language, please contact housing-strategy@cotswold.gov.uk. For any help or information about the consultation procedure, please contact housing-strategy@cotswold.gov. uk.
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New Businesses & services we’re introducing: • V & C Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners NEW! Business
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With V & C you are assured of a professional, personal and reliable service. We guarantee to treat your home and your belongings with the utmost care and respect and we strive for complete customer satisfaction. Our free, no obligation quotation will be carried out on site to inspect your carpets or upholstery so that an accurate quotation can be given to you to ensure that you are given the best possible price we can offer you. With V & C we can get your carpets & upholstery looking as good as new
without replacing them or breaking the bank. For a second to none service please call James or Paula for a free, no obligation quotation on the numbers below: 07977 062783 (James) 07581 041174 (Paula) enquiries@valecotswoldhomecare.co.uk www.valecotswoldhomecare.co.uk
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Refurbishment at The Redesdale Arms eleven Brand New Rooms & Newly Refurbished Restaurant The Redesdale Hotel is delighted to inform you of the completion of eleven new Boutique bedrooms including five junior suites four of which are ‘Garden View Rooms’, two with private garden access. All rooms are now operational. The new development will be known as ‘The Mews’ and is within our courtyard area with on site parking. Each room has been carefully designed with a boutique image in mind and attention to detail. Each have facilities including up to 42” flat screen TV, personal iPod Radio Docks, complimentary decanter of sherry and a full range of personal requisites. Our designers have carefully thought of complimentary fabric choices and wall coverings, feature headboards will be in all rooms and beautiful English made bedroom furniture. The Mews will be a perfect place to relax in luxury and privacy, an ideal base to discover The Cotswolds or enjoy the stay whilst on a business visit.
Our newly designed restaurant features new leather fixed seating, feature walls, one made from oak whiskey barrels, a unique bold design within the new restaurant and the latest lighting will ensure our guests will further enjoy dining while at The Redesdale Arms Hotel.
For more details contact The Redesdale Arms on: 01608 650308 info@redesdalearms.com www.redesdalearms.com
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The Fox Inn – A New Summer! The challenge of the last 3 years, of sympathetically rebuilding, renovating & transforming the Fox Inn, Barrington, has given Landlord Paul, what he thinks is now the perfect summer pub, in the perfect country location. We have a C17th riverside inn, with the tradition & heritage of a great British Pub maintained in the front bar, but like an Aladdin’s Cave, as you move through the building it opens up for you to now find: • a beautiful riverside conservatory diningbar, • 2 riverside terraces, • re-landscaped gardens, • outside summer bar, • covered & heated outside dining area • charcoal barbecue (Same as used by Jamie Oliver!) And 7 Stunning New Riverside Letting
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Rooms, including the Windrush Bridal Mews Room, which will become, as it says on the label, “That somewhere amazing for that special night” with amazing views & stunning rooms. “I feel like a new landlord with a wondrous opportunity to present the Fox in the way I’ve always wanted to, but was chained before, by the facilities I had. I’d like the locals to visit, and form new perceptions & opinions of the Fox Inn. Treat us like a blank canvass or a pub with a new landlord, and visit and sample our new presentation which our newly formed chef and bar teams will deliver.” A traditional Pub Bar-Snack Menu, will always be available lunch or evening, with pub classics such as Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Homemade Pies, Lasagne and Ham, Egg
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& Chips. Mon-Thurs evenings, bring Chef Toby Refoys Summer Taverna-Style Supper Nights, where the finest local, seasonal & provenance sourced ingredients will be put together in a small select menu for our riverside bar diners, these suppers can be taken outside too, but in a new Fox concept, this menu will be limited to the number of covers in the riverside dining bar to ensure good service, quality & consistency, which can be matched by this exciting chef ’s talents. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights are covered by Freddie’s local foodies menu night, complimented
by our unique special carvery barbecue days & nights playing an increasing part as the Summer warms up. Please come and sample the new Fox, and whether it’s a large summer party or quiet days/nights out, we have all the team, ammunition, facilities & ambition to satisfy your requirements.
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DROUGHT AND APHIDS Lack of rainfall over the 2011/2012 winter, coupled with hosepipe bans already starting to be enforced have led to widespread concern regarding the potential of drought on shrubs and trees planted into our garden landscapes. Lack of water greatly reduces the plant’s ability to manufacture food, which weakens the tree and limits future growth. Moisture stress also increases the tree’s susceptibility to harmful insect and disease pests that would not ordinarily attack healthy plants. Longterm drought eventually leads to branch dieback and tree decline. Of main concern is the impact of drought on susceptibility to aphid attack. Aphids are small sap feeding insects, generally 1-5mm long. Damage to plants results from the effects of feeding upon young tissue, which weakens and distorts new growth. Secondary effects result from fouling of the leaves and stems with honeydew which encourages the growth of a fungus known as sooty mold. Transmission of viruses carried from diseased to healthy plants on the aphid mouthpiece and in the aphid saliva is also a problem.
CONTROL The main danger period for trees is from March-October and non-chemical control is seldom effective in these conditions. Of the many insecticides available for use, to be effective they have to be applied before insect populations reach a certain threshold. This calls for careful examination of trees for the first signs of damage. If applied at the wrong time then either; i) the damage has been done or ii) the predators of these insects are also destroyed by the insecticide.
Because the aphid life-cycle is quick and predator lifecycle slower in comparison there can be a rapid re-build up of the aphid population without any predators, ultimately leading to an subsequent increase of aphid damage.
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Initially built in the 1870s, the Langston Nursing Home has recently undergone full refurbishment, offering excellent accommodation with en-suite facilities in some of the rooms. Numerous activities offered at the Home, each receiving excellent feedback from its users. The beautiful artwork displayed throughout the home, coupled with an internal
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courtyard, provide homely scenery for the residents. The external garden is currently being redesigned. The Langston is proud of the care, meals and service it provides, with commendation from Social Services reinforcing such pride. For more details call The Langston on: 01608 658233 or visit: www.thelangston.co.uk
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What Next After
The Summer
Good Luck to all the students who are presently immersed in their examinations. No doubt at the back of the minds of many will be the question “What Next”? My advice is to think positively and once you have completed each exam, forget it and get on with preparation for the next one. No matter what the result, there are numerous options open, even though the climate for employment opportunities presently appears harsh. AS, A Levels, University are obvious choices of the route to follow, but is that all there is on offer? No because not everyone is suited to University. Moreover, it is unrealistic to expect all the students who are taking examinations, to fully know the direction in life they want to take. Indeed many students make the choice of finding employment with the view of returning to education at a later date. Yes it is a difficult and complicated decision, but there are a number of options to choose from. So, consider taking a course at a local College, the variety of courses on offer is vast, both full and part time options are available for example:• Animal Care • Countryside and Conservation • Engineering • Hairdressing • Beauty Therapy • Language • Business
• Accountancy • Construction Industry • Dry Stone Walling, • Cookery • Animal Welfare
Should the above ideas not appeal, consider gaining some life experience by carrying out voluntary work, perhaps as part of a gap year. Prospective employers like to see something different that will make you stand out amongst others. You may feel that you have neither self-esteem nor confidence, on the other hand you may feel that you have the “Go Factor” inside you but are finding it difficult coming to terms with academic study. If you feel that you are in one of these categories then all is not lost. Have a look at what The Prince’s Trust can offer. This is a charitable trust which offers help to those between the ages of 16 to 25 who are unemployed and may have struggled with education, or even have been in trouble with the law. The trust also offers grants and supports young people between the ages of 18 to 30 who may wish to return to education and employment.
Local Library Information Moreton-in-Marsh Library
Library, computes with internet access. Storytime for under 5s. Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0DR Telephone: 01608 650780 .........................................................................
Stow-on-the-Wold Library
Library, computers with internet access. St Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow-onthe-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AF Telephone: 01451 830352
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Bourton-on-the-Water Library
Library, computers with internet access. Youth Centre, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AP Telephone: 01451 820 964 .........................................................................
Cheltenham Library (Adult)
Library with internet access. Reference library. Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3JT Telephone: 01242 532686 .........................................................................
Chipping Campden Library
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Examinations? Whatever you do, do not give up; because one thing is certain, you will never stop learning in life. Further guidance can be obtained from:• Connexions 0808 001 3219 • Independent Panel for Special Education Advice 0800 018 4016 • Job Centre Plus 0845 6060 234 • Learndirect 0800 100 900 • Learning and skills council 0870 900 6800 • If you need advice or support on any parenting or family issue, call Family Helpline on 0808 800 2222. www.totalprofessions.com/home www.squidoo.com/life_after_GCSEs www.familylives.org.uk/advice/whats-next-after-gcses www.princes-trust.org.uk/ John Harris
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Out & About in
May & June this winter Out and about 6th - 19th May • Chipping Campden 9th Annual Music Festival St James Church Chipping Campden is rightly described as ‘a Jewel of the Cotswolds’. St. James’ church is the most glorious building in this ‘Jewel’ and the setting for our seventh annual Music Festival. Chipping Campden Festival to include lunchtime and evening concerts. 01386 849018 | www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk ......................................................................................................................
10th - 13th May • Malvern Spring Gardening Show Three Counties Show Ground The finest and friendliest gardening event of the year! In its beautiful setting at the foot of the scenic Malvern Hills, this truly inspirational show enjoys a national reputation as the finest and friendliest gardening event of the year. A joint venture of the Three Counties Agricultural Society and the Royal Horticultural Society. 01684 584924 | www.threecounties.co.uk/springgardening ......................................................................................................................
12th - 13th May • Prescott Hill Open Classic Car Event, Prescott Hill Climb
Taynton’s traditional
summer fete in aid of Ben Bathhurst Memorial Trust, Taynton Church and Village Hall
Saturday 7 July 1.00pm - 5.00pm
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Gotherington Gloucestershire. One of the lovely signs of Spring to look forward to is seeing hundreds of beautiful classic cars polished and brought out for their first airing of the year. The Cleeve Vale Rotary Club’s huge Classic Car Event is at Prescott Hill near Gotherington; just North of Cheltenham. Owners can now take this rare opportunity to drive their pride and joy classic car up the world famous Prescott Hillclimb; and help Rotary Charities too! All entrance fees go a range of Charities supported by Cleeve Vale Rotary club. Spectators will be very welcome throughout day to see the hundreds of beautiful cars and enjoy a fun day out. LEGENDARY British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss will be the star attraction on Sunday, May 15. The 81-year-old will be getting behind the wheel of a Jaguar E Type to open the event at Prescott Hill, Gotherington. For more details: www.cleevevale.org.uk or phone 01242 01386 853831 or 01242 603540 ......................................................................................................................
30th May 2012 - 10th June • Bath International Music Festival 2012 Preparations for Bath International Music Festival 2012 are well under way, so keep an eye out on their website for updates. Bath International Music Festival takes place in the heart of Bath’s vibrant and picturesque city centre. This world heritage site is an unforgettable place to visit, home to Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths and a wealth of cultural events. 01225 463362 | www.bathmusicfest.org.uk ......................................................................................................................
Chipping Norton Silver Band Tea on the Lawn White Elephant Grand Raffle Bottle Stall Used Books Stall Plants/Home Produce Pimms Bar & Barbecue Jewellery Stall The Boudoir Bouncy Castle
Adult Entrance: £2.00 Children Entrance: Free
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Jubilee Events!
Please see local press nearer the time for full event details
Saturday 2nd June • Minster Lovell - Village Day 1.30pm and Music Evening 8.00pm, Wash Meadow, Old Minster Lovell
Sunday 3rd June • Burford - Street Party 3.00pm - 5.00pm - Sheep Street Party. All Welcome - Young & Old. Please Bring a Plate of Sandwiches / Biscuits / Cakes Moreton-in-Marsh - St. David’s Church We are planning a number of special events to celebrate the Jubilee, starting with a Jubilee Service, followed by Picnic Lunch on Sunday June 3rd. For more details visit: www.stdavids.org.uk
Jubilee Weekend • Bourton-on-the-Water Friday June 1st - School Disco Saturday June 2nd - Village Dance (Royal British Legion Hall) Sunday June 3rd - Open Air Concert Monday June 4th - Street party (13.00-23.30hrs) Tuesday June 5th - Diamond Generation Tea Party The Village Dinner Dance will feature the Occasional Big Band, an 8 piece band with vocalist, who will be playing music for all tastes. The evening will include a buffet dinner, and a cash bar will also be available. Tickets will cost £15 per head, and reservations are now being taken. Residents are encouraged to book soon to be sure of a place - please contact Judy Harden on 01451 810234. On the Sunday a number of local gardens, big and small, will be open to the public. Again, tickets will be on sale shortly - anyone interested in either opening their garden or attending this event is asked to contact Sheila Thorpe on 01451 822846 for further details. A full programme of those gardens that will be open will be published nearer the day. That evening, Rhapsody, the UK’s Premier Queen Tribute Band, will play at the Picnic in the Park open air concert on the Cotswold School Field. This will be an event for everyone, including families. Bring a picnic and some seats for a fun foot stomping evening. More details: www.bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk ......................................................................................................................
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• Tetbury Woolsack Races It is thought that the races originated in the 17th Century by young drovers showing off to local women by running up the hill carrying a woolsack. The Woolsack Races form the central attraction of a fund-raising day which includes an all-day street market, a charity auction, a village fete, street entertainers, marching bands and more entertainment for all the family. www.tetburywoolsack.co.uk ...................................................................................................................... The editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to the events listed. All events are correct at time of going to print.
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May & June at The Corinium Museum
Unusual and mysterious tales about Gloucestershire’s heritage, ranging from ‘things that go bump in the night’ to hidden natural treasures, will be celebrated at the Corinium Museum when it plays host to a special Evening of Authors on Friday 18th May. Two of the History Press’s most popular authors, Diz White and Mark Turner, will be delving into some unusual stories about the county at this exclusive event which forms part of a nationwide Museums at Night festival. Award-winning actress and screenplay writer Diz White has written a number of critically-acclaimed books, including ‘Haunted Cotswolds, which looks at the histories behind the strange happenings which have reportedly taken place within the walls of some of Gloucestershire’s finest houses. Mark Turner is a Cotswolds resident and author of ‘Mysterious Gloucestershire’ which was warmly received when it was launched in ‘Mysterious Gloucestershire’ & ‘Haunted Cotswolds’ 2011. The Museum at Night event takes place between 7 and 9 pm on 18 May and the admission fee is only £6 (£5 for season ticket holders.) The rest of the Museum will also be open to the public during this special event. Usual admission prices will apply. The Museum’ exhibition programme welcomes a patriotic exhibition entitled ‘Jubilee’ running from 30th April to 5th June. Designed by Lavinia Drake and Sarah Lewis, Jubilee is a local celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The exhibition will feature local photographs and memorabilia and pay particular attention to the Queen’s role on stamps and the complementary Royal Mail commissioned artwork by some of the UK’s greatest artists. Tony Meeuwissen, Martin Parr, Jake Sutton and Terence Millington will all feature their © Corinium Museum stamp artwork within the exhibition. Images of Cirencester during the Queen’s coronation featuring archive photographs of the Lion and Unicorn rope sculpture will also be on display. Admission to the exhibition is free.
University where she was Director of Research in the Business School Avis Lloyd invites people to take a trip back to the churches of the medieval period and be il- Wallbridge c.1790 – © (Stroud District Museum Trust) The original can luminated by the stained glass (Cowle) be viewed at Stroud Museum in the Park from the period. She will explore the stories and message contained within the design and cite examples with a stunning slideshow of images selecting some of the most impressive decorated glass in England. Avis Lloyd is a freelance lecturer in medieval art and architecture and has lectured regularly at the Corinium for the past four years. Avis will be joining us on the 28th June and all evening lectures take place between 7pm and 8.30pm.
Meysey Hampton Glass © Corinium Museum
The Museum is always looking for guest speakers to grow the ever popular academic lecture programme. If you have any suggestions for future talks or would like to be considered as a future guest speaker, please contact emma.stuart@cotswold. gov.uk
Our collections team will continue their Treasure of the Month talks with a look at the newly loaned Church communion flagons made in Cirencester during the Civil War period on 29th May and an exploration of new AngloSaxon loans from the British Museum on 26th June. The Museum welcomes back local historian Tim Porter on 19th June for an afternoon talk entitled The Dawn of Chivalry between 2 and 4pm. Tim invites you to follow in the footsteps of Knights on quests for holy relics and adventures to undiscovered places in this exploration of legend and tales from medieval Britain.
A series of art events will take place alongside the Jubilee exhibition: Adults are invited to design a Coronation corsage on Sunday 20th May with Janice Botterill or take a step back in time at the Corinium Picture House on 26th and 27th May when An American in Paris will be showing with a 1950s style interval where Lavinia’s tea party will be serving tea and cake on vintage china. Between the 9th and 30th June, The Cotswold Craftsmen bring together an eclectic mix of hand made crafts in their Summer Show. The Cotswold craftsmen are a well established group whose membership is drawn from all around the Cotswolds. The group includes a rich cross section of craftsmen, designers and artists who value the traditions and skills of the past and wish to embrace contemporary techniques and ideas. Come along to find a unique gift made by local hands in this diverse selling exhibition. Admission to the temporary exhibitions is free.
Annie Rie Stained Glass & Yvonne Halton Ceramics
The Museum’s Evening Lecture programme rounds up before the summer break with Professor Jennifer Tann and Avis Lloyd. Picture’s and Places by Jenny Tann will Explore Gloucestershire’s Textile Heritage on 31st May. Through paintings in public and private collections, photographs, maps and plane, Jenny will help reveal much about the lifestyles, technologies and wealth that could be made in the woollen industry during the Industrial Revolution. Jennifer Tann, whose new book Wool and Water is to be published later in the summer, invites you to ‘walk into the pictures’ of the industry which contributed so much to the Gloucestershire landscape. Jennifer is Professor Emerita of Innovation at Birmingham
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Council reports high demand for Jubilee road closures Cotswold District Council has so far received 30 requests for road closures between 2nd and 5th June so that local residents can organise street parties to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee. Jenny Bridges of CDC said: “Demand is much higher than we experienced during the run-up to the Royal Wedding last year and, on the strength of additional enquiries we have received, we expect that more requests will be coming through.” She continued: “The clock is ticking now so I would urge anyone considering a street party to contact me as soon as possible so that I can do the necessary work involved. So far, people have heeded our advice and have tended to submit closure requests for locations away from major roads which should result in most applications being approved.”
the relevant legislation, which also takes into account safety issues. To apply for a road closure in the Cotswolds email jenny.bridges@ cotswold.gov.uk, call 01285 623206 or write to Jenny Bridges, Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX.
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Cotswold District Council confirms details of Olympic Flame Route The route that the Olympic Torch will take, across the Country and through the District, was unveiled recently. In November it was announced that Cirencester and Chipping Campden were to be two of over 1,000 villages, towns and cities through which the Olympic Flame will be carried by Torchbearers during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Jamie Nesbit, Head of Leisure & Cultural Services for Cotswold District Council, said: ‘2012 is an exciting year for our nation and it’s a privilege to have the Olympic Flame carried through our district. With the torch carried through Cirencester and Chipping Campden, the eyes of the world will be upon us and
I’m sure that people of all ages will line the route and celebrate this special occasion.’ On Wednesday 23 May, on only the fifth day of its journey, the Olympic Flame will come into our district for the first time, having travelled from Swindon. It will arrive in Cirencester at 3:45pm where it will be carried along London Road, Lewis Lane, South Way & North Way before entering the Market Place and then onto Castle Street and finally Sheep Street, before it continues in convoy mode along the A419 towards Stroud. Some 39 days later, on Sunday 1st July which is day 44 of the Torch Relay, the Olympic Flame will arrive in Chipping Campden at around 12:35pm and will be carried down Conduit Hill before heading along Sheep Street then onto Lower High Street before turning into Cidermill Lane and heading out of town via Station Road before it continues from Castle Nurseries and onto Newbold-onStour along the B4035 in convoy mode. Also announced today was that Terry Parker
has been chosen as one of the Torchbearers. Terry Parker is an incredible individual who has dedicated 13 years to giving disabled adults and children in Gloucestershire the opportunity to play tennis. These disabilities range between mild learning difficulties including autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, to severe mental and physical problems, and in a good many cases both. He currently teaches tennis to children at 4 special schools in Gloucestershire on a weekly basis and runs an after-school club for children with Special Educational Needs at Oxstalls Tennis Centre, Gloucester. Most of the work Terry does is free of charge, including coaching junior and adult wheelchair tennis players to competition standard, where he currently has a British Champion. Terry is an inspiration to everyone he meets and his enthusiasm for tennis has opened the door to so many. The Torchbearers confirmed to carry the Flame today include those that were successful through the public nomination processes run by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and the Presenting Partners - Coca Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. LOCOG has endeavoured to slot all community Torchbearers within an hour of their nomination address so that family and friends can cheer them on. Each Torchbearer will wear a white and gold uniform which been designed by adidas. The Relay will start its journey at Land’s End, Cornwall on the morning of 19th May. On leaving Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals a chance to see it and celebrate. Details of the route of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay can be viewed in full at www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay. The site gives street-by-street details and proposed start times for the relay, including for when the Olympic Flame will travel through Cirencester and Chipping Campden. Residents living in and around these two towns can find out when it will be travelling along their nearest high street, through their town square or past their local village shop. Sebastian Coe, Chair of LOCOG, added: ‘Today we bring the Olympic Torch Relay to life. The Flame symbolises the Olympic spirit and its journey around the UK will bring the excitement of the Games to our streets. Now the people know the route the Olympic Flame will be carried along and the Torchbearers for their community, they can start planning how they might celebrate and make it Cotswold District’s moment to shine.’
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2nd - 5th June 2012 To mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in June 2012.
Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th June - will take place so there will be plenty of time for you to enjoy lunching in your community.
• The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 and her Coronation took place on 2rd June 1953. • She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.
Some 10 million people came out in sunny 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee so we hope a large number of people will take part in The Big Lunch for the first time in 2012 - joining the best part of 2 million of us that have been doing it for the last 3 years!
• See p21 for an overview of local events to celebrate the Jubilee.
Hold your own Big Jubilee Lunch! - Sunday 3rd June 2012
• The fourth annual Big Lunch will fall on the same weekend as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So anyone who would like to celebrate and commemorate the Queen’s 60 year reign can do so by holding a Big Jubilee Lunch! • As announced by Buckingham Palace The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June 2012. A special 4-day bank holiday -
The beauty of The Big Lunch is that people themselves decide everything about their own event. The venue can be wherever you want or have space, the theme whatever you fancy - food and people are the key ingredients. Quite simply we want to get as many people as possible to sit down and have lunch with their neighbours on the first Sunday in June. After all The Big Lunch is all about community, friendship and fun!
To organise your own big lunch and celebrate the Jubilee visit: www.thebiglunch.com
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Did you know? • The first British monarch to mark 50 years on the throne in a significant way was George III
• The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897
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Discover life on our farms Open Farm Sunday is an annual event that gives everyone the chance to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), it benefits from generous cross-industry support.
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Open Farm Sunday offers the public the opportunity to visit their participating local farms for a fun and educational day out. Food activities often include - talks from local chefs, food displays and tastings, picnics, bread baking, mini farmers market, butcher y demonstrations, sausage making, harvesting vegetables and tasters, cookery demonstrations, cheese making, apple juice pressing, plant your own seed potatoes, hog roasts and BBQ’s. Farm tours are usually available and may include nature trails, tractor and trailer rides, farm machinery ‘old and new’ displays, silage making demonstrations, cereal crop tours, meet the farm animals, sheep shearing, feed the chickens, hold a chick,
milking demonstrations, new born piglets, feeding lambs, rare breeds, egg collecting, feeding calves, meet the vet, foot trimming, pig racing, milk the cow, guess the weight of the bull, name the calf, working dog demonstrations and pony rides, scarecrow making, tree ring counting, bale climbing frame, montages using farming magazines, farm animal face painting or mask making, bale maze, farm scavenger hunts, felt making, farm scene drawing and colouring competitions, quad biking, clay shooting, dog agility, falconry display, horseshoe quoits, apple bobbing and farm story telling/drama.
For a great family day out visit
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Feedback from 2011 visitors... We visited Northfields Farm at Cold Overton and couldn’t have asked for more! What a brilliant day out - the only downside was the weather. It rained! I’m putting it in the diary for next year.
We visited Rowley Farm in Wexham - it POURED with rain all day long but we had a fabulous day - the rain didn’t dampen it at all! Huge thanks to the team there for making the day so enjoyable.
What a wonderful event, I would recommend this to friends and family, and it is in my diary for next year. All the hosts at the farms were welcoming and informative, we were very fortunate to see twin calves being born on our visit to Standleys Barn Farm - super and well done to all involved!
All the exhibitors were friendly and everyone did their displays in difficult conditions. Lots to see and do. The hot food was lovely and good clean toilets. Very well organised. Well done Trinley Estate, Androver.
Thoroughly enjoyable and educational for all the family. A special thank you to all at Green Drove Farm, Pewsey for being so welcoming and happy even at the end of a rain-soaked day!
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The team at Adsdean Farm were very welcoming and patient with a group of small (cold and wet) children with little legs. We enjoyed a pleasant informative tour despite the weather and will probably be back to visit their farm shop.
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Follow our summer garden party tips to make sure your Jubilee garden party is a success! Garden party invitations
Your invitations should reflect what your guests can expect at your garden party. You might decide to make the invitations by hand. Alternatively, there are websites where you can download free, printable invitations.
Decorations
Decorating your garden for a garden party allows you to be innovative and create a really special atmosphere. You could choose a theme and decorate your garden accordingly. Some ideas for garden party decorations are: • Fairy lights wound around trees • Candles on tables, and floating candles in glass bowls filled with water • Tiki torches in the flowerbeds encircling the lawn • Table decorations of fresh fruit such as lemons and limes • Jam jars or vases filled with fresh flowers • Wind chimes and crystals hung from branches of trees • Music (for atmosphere rather than decoration) On a practical note, make sure you have some sort of shelter in your garden - whether it is a gazebo or beach umbrellas – in case it is extremely sunny or there are summer showers.
Tableware
Setting tables and ensuring that as much as possible is put out before the guests arrive will ensure that you have more time to spend with
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them once the party gets going. You will need: • A large buffet table • Table cloths • Napkins • Plates (ideally paper or plastic) • Plastic wine glasses • Serving spoons, forks and tongs • Plastic cutlery • Salt and pepper shakers • Bread baskets • Condiments • Ice filled wine buckets
Party Food
A garden party is a great place to have a barbecue. Below, you can find ideas for barbecued dishes as well as food that can be prepared in advance to ensure your guests have something to eat upon arrival if they so wish. Some party food ideas are: • Sandwich wraps, with cheese, cold meats and salad • Trays of raw vegetables and dipping sauces • Barbecued chicken legs, thighs and breasts, salmon steaks, prawns, lamb kebabs • Homemade houmous • Plates of cheese and crackers • Salsa, with tomato, onion, coriander and olive oil • Trays of fresh fruit, with chocolate dipping sauce (great for kids) • Bread rolls and bread sticks • Warm new potatoes with herbs and butter • Barbecued corn on the cob • Grilled vegetables (aubergine, courgette, peppers) • Homemade garlic mushrooms • Potato salad
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Drink Ideas
Bottles of beer and chilled wine are always a safe bet at a garden party, but you should make sure to cater for those among your guests not drinking alcohol, as well as any children that may be attending your garden party. A range of interesting drinks will ensure that your guests are kept happy.
Some ideas for creative and tasty garden party drinks include: • Homemade lemonade • Bottled water (sparkling and still) • Homemade sangria in a plastic punchbowl, with ladle • Non alcoholic summer punch with ice, a range of fruit juices mixed together, and chopped up mixed fruit • Large metal bucket filled with ice water, bottled beers, white wine, bottles of ginger beer and alcopops
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barbecue season It’s that time of year again, summer is here. It’s time to start planning the perfect barbecue. The summer sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and from a distance you can smell the familiar scent of charcoal burning. Planning the perfect summer barbecue can be a bit stressful, but it can be rewarding too. If you like to entertain as much as I do, it might not be a bad idea to plan a pitchin barbecue to help relieve some of the pressure felt when preparing food for a large group of people entirely by yourself. Great food, wonderful atmosphere and friends make the perfection combination
Seven of the best pitch-in food ideas are listed below: 1. Potato Salad
Home made is always the best. There are so many different kinds of potato salad, you can actually have several types at the barbecue and this will appeal to everyone’s pallet.
2. Coleslaw
Who doesn’t love a good coleslaw? Seems like every get together or family reunion, people in my family are fighting over the bowl of coleslaw.
for a great barbecue. The best way to have a successful barbecue is to plan. The old motto says, if you fail to plan...plan to fail. The host should naturally be responsible for grilling and providing the meat. This can incur a lot of expense so make sure you coordinate with your guests and find out how many people will be attending. The best thing to do is to create a guest list and to have your guests respond, stating what item they will be bringing to the pitch in. Forward the list so you ensure that you do not have duplicate items, unless necessary. beans. This is a must have for a pitch-in barbecue. Add some spicy jalepenos and some hot sausage and you are set.
4. Baked Macaroni & Cheese
This is another must have item at a summer barbecue. Homemade baked macaroni and cheese goes great with burgers, and barbecue chicken or ribs. One large pan can be pretty inexpensive to make. Macaroni noodles are inexpensive, most of your cost will be tied into the cheese.
5. Chips
A variety of potato chips is nice.
3. Spicy Baked Beans Barbecue, plain, ruffles, and doritos are & regular Beans some of the favorites. Another low cost Some like it hot...some don’t. When I think of barbecue, I think of baked
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6. Dessert
From fresh seasonal fruit, like watermelon and strawberries to baked pies and puddings. Dessert is always a hit. Summertime barbecues just wouldn’t be the same without it. Everyone can enjoy a fresh slice of watermelon or strawberries from the local farmer’s market.
7. Deviled Eggs
For some reason, deviled eggs disappear the quickest. These are really inexpensive to make and as long as you have a cooled tray, the eggs won’t go bad if set in a cool place. They will stay good through the meal. Deviled eggs can be made sweet or sour. I usually do a combination of both. Seems to keep everyone happy.
Planning is the key. Make sure you have a game plan. These tips will ensure a successful barbecue. *If you want to take another twist on the barbecue idea, plan a theme barbecue... like a Luau. Add some tiki lights and buy little party favors for your guests, like little umbrellas in the drinks. Suggest that everyone wear a tropical shirt or shorts. For the ladies, swimwear or grass skirts can be fun. Your event will not soon be forgotten. Published by Heidi Adams
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R enovate your house this spring SPRING is now well and truly upon us and spring, out of all the seasons, can frequently turn out to be the busiest of the lot. • Primarily, this is down to the ominous spectre of the big spring clean looming large on your horizon – yes, it’s already that time of year again. Time to start thinking about completely gutting all your cupboards, getting stuck in amongst it all with some good old fashioned elbow grease and, essentially, starting afresh all over again. • It’s the same in millions of households up and down the country as kitchens and living rooms are stripped bare and the strong smell of cleaning solutions hangs in the air, a powerful odour serving as a constant reminder of your task so far and the jobs that remain. • There is however, one question: why stop there? If it’s the perfect time to make the interior of your house sparkle, then surely it’s also the perfect opportunity to alter the infrastructure and undertake more manual, laborious tasks? By killing two birds with one stone and combining your dusting with, say, bricklaying jobs, by the time summer rolls around you’ll be sitting pretty with a sparkling clean, spectacular looking new house. • After all, there’s nothing worse then toiling away in the
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outdoors on a swelteringly hot day when you could be relaxing with a cold drink, enjoying your handiwork and congratulating yourself on your forward planning. • Of course, not everyone is cut out for manual labour, in both the physical and knowledge departments. It’s therefore important to find the right people, whether they’re bricklayers or something else, who will do the .job for the right price and, most importantly, do it well. • To this end it is always important to put some considerable thought, time and effort into researching the different possibilities. Reputations count for a lot in the building trade and, once a good one is earned, that company or individual will do their utmost to keep it. • We’ve all seen those television shows that act on behalf of disgruntled and let down customers, exposing and humiliating cowboy builders before bringing them to justice. To avoid getting stung yourself, find reports from other customers, feedback and evaluations from people who have previously used their service.
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Beware of bogus alarm installers claiming to collaborate with CDC A concerned local resident has reported that she has received two telephone calls from people claiming to install wireless alarm systems in collaboration with Cotswold District Council. The callers tried to persuade her to arrange for a home demonstration, indicating that the equipment would only cost 99p while not divulging the price of the installation work. On both occasions, the individuals did not provide their names or the addresses of the company they allegedly represented. Cotswold District Council has not entered into any partnership to install wireless alarm systems and recommends that any calls claiming this link to CDC should be referred to the police on 101. Crime Reduction Officer for Gloucestershire, Paul Francis, said: “This just goes to show
the deceitful ways offenders will try and separate people from your money. What’s most despicable is that they often target the most vulnerable members of society. “In both these incidents the resident did exactly the right thing and refused to give any personal information to the callers. We would advise that anyone else who receives a similar call follow this example. “If you are ever unsure about a business call, never be afraid to check their credentials by saying you’ll call them back and use the number in the phone book or from your bills - not the one they give you. Legitimate callers will not mind you doing this.”
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New Flood protection project for Fairford gets go ahead The green light has been given to start a flood alleviation project for Fairford which should ensure townsfolk are provided with excellent protection from river flooding in future years. The project, which will cost over £600,000, is being funded jointly by the Environment Agency, Cotswold District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, and Fairford Town Council, involves the construction of embankments (‘bunds’) and low level walls to prevent river water flooding local properties. CDC has set aside £65,000 towards the scheme and, money has also been ‘ring fenced’ by the Town and County Councils; this show of financial support was a key factor in raising the additional funding from the EA. Commenting on the prospect of the new flood relief scheme in Fairford, Cllr Ray Theodoulou, a CDC Ward Member for Fairford who is also Cabinet Member of Finance and Change at the County Council, said: “This is a marvellous decision because it will safeguard the town from the threat of flooding again. We realise that it took more time than we would have liked for
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once various remedial actions take effect. We understand the frustration in some communities that flood alleviation schemes take so long to become a reality, but it is essential that the cause and effect of flooding is carefully assessed via computer modelling, verification and other processes before we can apply for funding and then put the right solutions in place to provide long-term benefits. Significant progress is being made in several settlements – for example, the installation of a pipeline at Moreton to divert the Stow Brook has been agreed in principle and is set to go ahead subject to funding. Funding has also recently been secured for flood alleviation in Naunton with protection measures due to be fitted to seven flood-affected homes, and plans are progressing for improvements in Lechlade too. A number of solutions have also now been agreed with the community in Chipping Campden and Weston sub Edge.”
the funding proposals to come together – including the County’s pledge of over £156,000 -but I am sure that everyone now feels that it was well worth the wait.” Cllr David Fowles, CDC Cabinet lead for the Environment, welcomed the Fairford news as a vital step in the improvement of flood defences across settlements in the Cotswolds: “The residents of Fairford have waited a long time for the necessary funding to come together and I am very pleased that, thanks to the modelling work and extensive studies that have been conducted by the Environment Agency, and the effort that has been put in by the three Councils - working with the EA and the local community - this scheme will now be delivered.”
Residents and businesses in the Cotswolds paying by direct debit can now spread their Council Tax and Business Rate payments over twelve monthly instalments as an option to the usual ten month payment option. The new twelve month direct debit option took effect at the start of the new Council Tax year in April and there has already been some demand to switch to this method of payment. Commenting on the initiative, CDC Leader Councillor Lynden Stowe said: “By pursuing a rigorous efficiency programme, we’ve been able to guarantee that CDC will freeze Council Tax for a four year period. However, we thought we could provide even more help to people on tight budgets by allowing them to opt for a twelve month payment plan so that they can reduce their monthly outgoings. Householders and businesses can now decide whether to continue with the ten month plan and enjoy a payment holiday for two months, or smooth their outgoings so that they pay a smaller amount each month of the year.” Anyone wishing to pursue this new twelve month direct debit payment option should contact the Council as soon as possible on 01285 623033.
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Cotswold Sky The size of the Solar System and how to educate your children with an entertaining walk Many people find that the most difficult part when studying Physics is the process of visualising objects that defy the imagination as in both quantum physics and astronomy. For example,
the image gives an idea of the relative sizes of some of the planets against the Sun. But this does not show the relative distances from the Sun, if it did this page would stretch some 200 metres. However the relative sizes can be “visualised” by studying the table or better still going for a walk as described further on in this article. Actual diameter (km)
Model diameter (mm)
The Sun
1,391,900
150mm (6inches)
Mercury
4,866
0.5 (0.02)
57,950,000
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Venus
12,106
1.3 (0.051)
108,110,000
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Earth
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1.3 (0.054)
149,570,000
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Mars
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0.7 (0.02)
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Jupiter
142,984
15.4 (0.6)
778,140,000
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Saturn
116,438
12.5 (0.49)
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Uranus
46,940
5 (0.2)
2,870,300,000
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Neptune
45,432
4.8 (0.19)
4,499,900,000
485
Pluto (dwarf planet)
2,274
0.2 (0.009)
5,913,000,000
637
A close study of the table shows how small the planets are in comparison with their extreme distances from the Sun. In addition planets are orbiting the Sun at different speeds and as a result they are not normally in a straight line, in fact they are actually further apart from each other than the table indicates. To get an idea of the comparative sizes and distances pick up a ruler or measuring tape, note how small 1mm is. On our scale Pluto is one fifth of 1mm and would be 637metres from the 15cm (6inch) diameter Sun.
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This then takes us back to the title of this article. When taking the children for a walk; blow up a balloon to 6 inches diameter place in an appropriate spot, use a runner bean each for Jupiter and Saturn, half a runner bean each for Uranus and Neptune and for the smaller planets a granule of salt or pepper, as for Pluto a speck of dust? From your Sun pace out the appropriate distances and place your planet on a piece of paper (don’t forget to retrieve the paper on your return), note how relatively close the Earth is from the Sun; just 16 paces; then note the
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Actual distance from Sun (km)
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Model distance from Sun (metres)
size of the Earth. Yes it is difficult to imagine even for experienced astronomers and what is more astonishing is that when you reach Pluto you are not even half way to the boundary of our Solar System, but that is another story.
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June 6th – The transit of Venus occurs but get up early because as the Sun rises at 04.51 Venus will pass in front of it but you will need appropriate eye protection (for safe viewing techniques go to www.transitofvenus. org). This will not occur again until the year 2117. June 20th – 23.09hrs Summer Solstice June 21st – Mercury can be seen just above the Moon after sunset. July 15th – Occultation of Jupiter (Jupiter goes behind the Moon) which can be located in the North East but you will have to be up early again, the event occurs at 03.01hrs. Mars and Saturn can be observed as they get closer to each other during the whole of June and July look towards the South and South West. John Harris
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All systems are go for Ubico! Ubico Ltd, the local authority company which has been set up to provide environmental services in both Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, was officially launched on 1 April following a ceremony attended by Cheltenham Borough Mayor, Cllr Barbara Driver, and the Chair of Cotswold District Council, Cllr Carolyn Nicolle. The company, which is wholly owned by both Cheltenham and Cotswold Councils, will provide a range of services including waste collection, recycling, and street cleansing - across both areas. It is estimated that the company will eventually save taxpayers about £700,000 in annual running costs by delivering efficiencies such as reducing the vehicles required, and optimising the value of recycled materials. On 1 April environmental services staff from Cheltenham Borough Council transferred across to the company, and they will be joined by their counterparts from Cotswold District Council – and waste collection workers from SITA UK – in August 2012 when SITA UK’s contract finishes in the Cotswolds. From a resident’s point of view, there will be no material changes to collection arrangements – the same workers will be on the streets and the switch to Ubico should be seamless. The only noticeable difference will be in the Cotswolds where the transfer will
pave the way for the introduction of kerbside plastic recycling collections during the Autumn. Commenting on the launch of the company, Cheltenham Mayor Cllr Barbara Driver said: “It’s great to see the two councils coming together to provide better value for the taxpayer.” Cllr Carolyn Nicolle commented: “Cotswold District Council already shares ‘back office’ and Audit services with Cheltenham, and the creation of Ubico is another welcome step towards more efficient working.” Ubico Non-Executive Director Ralph Young was equally pleased: “This is
Cllrs Driver (left) and Nicolle (right) celebrate the launch
good news for both authorities and there is scope for other authorities to join the company in the future, which would deliver even more savings.” His fellow Non-Executive Director, Grahame Lewis, added: “I would like to thank all the people behind the scenes who have helped us launch the company on time and within budget. This has been a really excellent team effort and bodes well for the future.”
Why Overloaded bins cannot be collected Residents are being reminded that Cotswold District Councils waste collection contractor - SITA UK will not empty overloaded grey (refuse) and green (garden waste) bins. The policy was introduced as part of the waste service redesign in 2008, but having been made aware that some non-conforming bins may have been emptied recently, the Council has asked SITA UK officials to reinforce the message to their collectors not to empty any bins with unclosed lids. Additionally, collectors will not pick up black bags left by the side of bins (side waste) or resting on top of bins (known as ‘top hatting’). The Cabinet Member for Environment and Communities, Councillor David Fowles, explained: “The Council’s waste collection policy has always stated that bins will not be emptied if the lids aren’t completely closed, and it also makes it clear that any additional waste placed on-top of the bin will not be collected. There are extremely practical reasons for what, at first, might appear to be such draconian measures. Quite simply, the bin lid must be closed to allow a collector to see the lifting equipment at the back of the collec-
tion vehicle. If this is obscured, there is a real risk that the bin won’t attach properly and it could fall from the lifting equipment – this could seriously jeopardise the safety of the worker, and possibly even a member of the public passing by. We have a duty of care to SITA UK’s employees, and it is essential that we do not knowingly put them in the way of any harm.” He continued: “There are alternative ways of dealing with excess waste. Residents can leave out side waste for collection provided it is placed in the Council’s regulation beige bags instead of black bags. Beige bags are available from our Trinity Road and Moreton Area Centre offices at £12.50 for 15 bags. Additional recycling boxes, cardboard sacks and kitchen caddies can also be collected free of charge from the Councils offices in Cirencester and the Moreton Area Centre to help residents reduce their waste and prevent overloading.” Any queries should be directed to the waste hotline on 01285 623 123.
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Art & Antiques
Antique Coin Collector: p21 Cox’s Yard @ Morton: p37
Architectural Planning Eastabrook Architects: p12
Attractions & Events Birdland: p23 Corinium Museum: p22 Milldene Garden: p23 The Sound of Music: p3
Builders & Contractors C. Williams Building Maintenance: p32 Country Roofing & Building: p32 Heidi Renewables: p40 Just Carpentry & Locks: p32 Loft Company UK: p16 Mustoe’s Building Contractors: p11 Peer Traditional Limework: p17 Phil Dadge Maintenance: p32 Premier Tiling: p32 Prestige Plastering: p33 Prior Products: p3 Renu Track: p30 Stephen Hill: p3 Thistle Design & Build: p12 Thomas Contracting: p31 Three Piece Joinery: p3
Business Services
Cotswold Business Centre: p1 Cotswold Storage: p17 Deercrest Solutions: p6 Stow Skips: p2
Charity Services
Helen & Douglas House: p14
Children’s Services
ABC 123 Woodlands Nursery: p19 Barn Nursery: p19 Cotswold Tutor: p19 Express Presentations: p20 Stepping Stones Nursery: p18
Cleaning Services Casio Oven Clean: p16 Chem Dry: p2
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Clean-n-Restore: p17 Cotswold Conservatory Cleaners: p11 Dial A Dog Wash: p20 Maid In The Cotswolds: p16 V & C Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: p8
September / October 2012 Distribution: w/c 3 & 10 Sept ‘12 Copy: 8 August ‘12
Food & Drink
Computers & Internet
The Fox Inn: p8 The Lamb Inn: p25 Old Farm: p26 Redesdale Arms: p9 Simple Suppers: p1 Watercare Specialists Ltd: p40 Wiltshire Farm Foods: p35
Counselling
South Midland Fuels: p7
Solidify IT Ltd: p6
Time For Change Counselling: p15
Education
ABC 123 Woodlands Nursery: p19 Barn Nursery: p19 Corinium Museum: p22 Cotswold Tutor: p19 Stepping Stones Nursery: p18 Youth Education Service: p18
Elderly Services
Hearing & Mobility Store: p14 The Langston Care Home: p14
Electrical Services Alderminster Electrics: p1 Cotswold Aerials: p37 P Wheeler Electrical: p33 Vision Repairs: p35
Entertainment
Carrick Travel: p5 Corinium Museum: p22 Express Presentations: p20 Old Farm: p26
Environmental Services
Corylus Planning & Environmental Ltd: p12
Finance & Legal
Cotswold Wills: p8 T McVeigh Mortgages Ltd: p6
Flooring
Chris Richardson Flooring Specialist: p1 Parsons Flooring: p16
Fuel Supplies Furniture
Armstrong Interiors: p17 Phil Dadge Maintenance: p32
Gardening & Hard Landscaping
Corylus Planning & Environmental Ltd: p12 Cotswold Estates & Gardens: p29 DMW Landscapes: p28 Dorn Hill Machine Services: p30 Eynsham Park Sawmill: p27 Fosseway Tool Hire: p31 Green Lizzie Gardens & Dowdswell Forestry Services: p31 Hickman Landscapes: p27 Renu Track: p30 RMH Services: p29 Sadie May Studios: p29 Stephen Hill: p3 Thomas Contracting: p31 Thomas Fox Landscaping: p28 Treetech: p30
Gifts
GH Fine Jewellery: p5 Scentimentle: p21
Hair & Beauty
Leah’s Mobile Hairdressing: p5 Nails By Leanne: p5 Vuolo Hair & Beauty: p15
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Charles Wright Massage: p15
Hearing Aids
Hearing & Mobility Store: p14
Heating
Fosse Fires: p2 Heidi Renewables: p40 The Heat Store Ltd: p7
Hire
Dorn Hill Machine Services: p30 Fosseway Tool Hire: p31 Hickman Landscapes: p27
Home & Interiors
Angela Hay Soft Furnishings: p4 Armstrong Interiors: p17 Bathstore: p33 Chris Richardson Flooring Specialist: p1 Dream Doors: p40 Fosse Fires: p2 The Heat Store Ltd: p7 Loft Company UK: p16 Parsons Flooring: p16 Three Piece Joinery: p3 West End Sewing Centre: p4
Jewellers
GH Fine Jewellery: p5
Kitchen Design & Installation
Dream Doors: p40 Phil Dadge Maintenance: p32 Thistle Design & Build: p12
Metal Fabrication Bayliss & Son: p28
Motoring
Little Compton Garages: p7 Never Despair Recycling: p37 Troopers Lodge Garage: p35
Oven Services
Casio Oven Clean: p16 Cookers & Co: p16
Pets & Animals
Dial A Dog Wash: p20
Painters & Decorators Geoff Ludlow Decorating: p33 JP Decorating: p17 Phil Dadge Maintenance: p32 Stephen Hill: p3
Property Maintenance C. Williams Building Maintenance: p32 Just Carpentry & Locks: p32 Peer Traditional Limework: p17 Phil Dadge Maintenance: p32 Stephen Hill: p3 Three Piece Joinery: p3
Property Lettings
Cotswold & Vale Lettings: p6
Recycling
Joe Gilder: p37 Never Despair Recycling: p37
Roofing
Country Roofing & Building: p32
Septic Tank Services William Gilder Ltd: p12
Sports & Leisure Cotswold Cycles: p21 Runnerbean: p15
Travel & Tourism
Carrick Travel: p5 CCH Motorhome & Caravan Repairs: p21 Stow Taxis: p20
Tree Surgery
Green Lizzie Gardens & Dowdswell Forestry Services: p31 Bartlett Tree Experts: p13
Tuition
Sewing Tuition: p4 Silver Training: p8
Windows
MIke Honour Windows Ltd: p11 Milena Windows: p39 Prior Products: p3 Three Piece Joinery: p3
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