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22 26 05 travel Enjoy a spectacular diving holiday business feature 07 new Showcasing several new businesses & services 10 wellbeing Spring Clean Your Mind & home 14 house The BIG Spring Clean 16 education How should I help my child with homework? news 18 local New Tourism Trails across the Cotswolds news 19 local Sum up the best of the Cotswolds
36 20 events Out & About this Spring 22 advertorial Corinium Museum News news 24 local Cotswold Women in Business 26 garden How to prune Roses Easter Lunch Menu Recipes 30 food competiton 36 Win with Gloucester Rugby 38 index Advertiser Index
Welcome to the March - April edition of Your CotswoldLink In this issue we present several new products and services from local businesses (p7-9), provide a fascinating look at Astronomy (p32) and hike across the Cotswolds with the Cirencester Ramblers (p28). Don’t forget, our new magazine is launching across West Oxfordshire in May, (see p36 for more details) please contact us if you wish to advertise in either of our magazines. t: 01609 777401 Best wishes, www.cotswoldlink.co.uk
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Enjoy a spectacular diving holiday Satirist Dave Barry once said ‘staying on top of the water is like standing outside the circus tent,’ and with two-thirds of our planet covered in water, there’s a lot of truth to the line. Recreational diving is a relatively new sport, only really available since the 1960s, to a small band of hardcore enthusiasts clad in unflattering neoprene! Today diving has changed beyond recognition, with over 20 million enthusiasts worldwide and nearly a million newcomers each year, it’s now one of the fastest growing pastimes on earth. No matter what your age or what you want to achieve, there’s something for everyone in diving.
Here at Carrick Travel we work with several partners within the industry who are experts in the field of Diving. They have teams of experienced divers, dedicated to creating holidays that allow people to dive the very best destinations around the world while staying in the very best hotels and boats. Whether you want a short trip to the best diving in the Med in Gozo, a beach flop in the Maldives, or a remote adventure in Papua New Guinea, we can organise it all for you. All trips are tailor-made, meticulously researched and based on in-depth knowledge of the destinations. We offer luxury, adventure and much more to ensure that individuals, families and couples will have the holiday of a lifetime whether they want to dive, snorkel or just relax...
Let Carrick Take Care of it... CONTACT THE TEAM • Bourton-on-the-Water • Chipping Norton
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At Blossom Birth & Baby we offer a range of products to assist during and after pregnancy. Blossom Birth & Baby provides support to help you enjoy a comfortable pregnancy, confident birth and contented baby. We provide a comprehensive range of assistance throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Whether you have just taken a pregnancy test, are nearing your due date or are a new mum, Blossom Birth & Baby has something to offer you. At Blossom Birth & Baby we believe that the education and support of couples during pregnancy, birth and in the care of your baby are at the centre of our existance. We are committed to meeting those needs in antenatal classes, birth support and baby care education and as a result inspiring confidence in parents.
Blossom Birth & Baby was formed recently. Tracey Reincke trained as a Birthing Mentor and offers a unique, gentle yoga inspired, active birthing classes. She would love the opportunity to give you the best support and education she can and help you grow in confidence as a couple throughout pregnancy and after the birth as parents.
Blossom Baby Showers Lets us take all the hassle out of organising your baby shower. We will theme them, send the invitations, gift inventory and organise everything for that perfect day. We also organise birthday partys Antenatal Yoga/Active Birthing Classes. Weekly pregnancy yoga/active Birthing classes (ask for details in your area) ..................................................................... More details: 01608 670102 / 07500 838270 www.blossombirthandbaby.co.uk
Planting the seed for success! Oxford Planters core business is to design and manufacture wooden Planters and bespoke interior & exterior furniture. However, through identifying the local demand for quality bespoke products for the local retail market Oxford Planters sister company Oxford Woodworks was created. Oxford Woodworks provides a customised joinery service for all joinery needs, from conservatories, windows & doors to built-in wardrobes, cupboards and kitchens. The newest edition to both companies is our fantastic NEW to 2013 compact range of planters.
This fantastic new range of Compact Wooden Planters is inspired by our original large planters and includes a variety of our contemporary and traditional designs. These hand crafted wooden planters are made from sustainably sourced Tricoya and Accoya, modified woods and are highly durable. Each planter comes with a 50 year wood guarantee against rotting and fungal breakdown. These new compact planters can be provided unpainted or hand painted in any colour. Perfect for small shrubs, seasonal planting or herbs, they are ideal for indoor and outdoor use and are a wonderful gift for everyone. For more information on the products and services Oxford Woodworks and Oxford Planters provide please email info@oxfordplanters.co.uk or call 01608 683022/ 07770500105
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Hair For You are now offering a new exclusive package to make your wedding day special. Hair For You will design an exclusive package for you and your bridal party, starting from your Hen Party right through to your Wedding Day! Our prices are as follows: Bride Make-up Trial £30.00 / Make-up on Wedding Day £50.00 Mother of Bride Make-up Trial £25.00 / Make-up on Wedding Day £45.00 Adult Bridesmaid Make-up Trial £25.00 / Make-up on Wedding Day £45.00 Flowergirls under 13 Lip gloss and face shimmer FREE. All packages include a luxurious cleanse, tone and moisturise before make-up application, using professional products such as Bobbi Brown, MAC and SBC to enhance the look and your features for your wedding photos.
Bridal Hair Talk to us to arrange a no obligation written quotation on our bespoke hair for your Wedding Day.
Pamper Parties We also Offer Pamper parties for children from 8 years of age. Why have all of the fuss of entertaining your birthday girl? Let us do it for you with a Hair for You Pamper Party for children. We will entertain the birthday girl and friends with a singalong karaoke whilst being pampered. All of our parties are catered for the girls either at home, at a venue of your choice or in our salon. Take a look at our price list for all hair and nails services at www.hairforyou-moreton.co.uk
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Spring clean your mind! As the mornings and evenings grow lighter and as the last of the winter frosts disappear, there is a great feeling of a new beginning. The first trees are in blossom and the others have green buds. The grass is starting to grow faster than even the most avid gardener can mow it. This is a great time of year to look back at those New Year resolutions, to review progress and to take any corrective action needed. The chances are that you made January resolutions in the midst of a cold, grey and wet winter. That probably made your emotions and optimism pretty cold, grey and wet too. But, when the natural world is bursting with the promise of a glorious spring and the warmth of summer, this is an ideal time to decide that you too will start over and put right anything that you feel needs correction in your own life. Unless humans interfere with nature, it has its own graceful balance. The old and used makes way for the new and vibrant. Anyone can do the same with their own thoughts and attitudes. Perhaps those fondly held beliefs that served you well in the past are due for an overhaul. Perhaps it is time to restore your own natural balance. Balance means harmony rather than discord. This could include a brief but thorough examination of relevant areas of your life.
Spring cleaning has its origins in ancient history. Back then, with no labour saving devices and no electricity, spring marked the start of the season when the weather allowed a complete cleaning of the cave or house. Spring cleaning your mind is simply a way of looking at where you are now, where you want to be in the future and how you are going to get there. In the same way that our homes can become musty during the winter months and often look in need of a new lick of paint, so our lives can become a bit tattered and full of mental junk that no longer serves us well. We all, without exception, carry a load of excess baggage in the form of worry, guilt, fears and false beliefs or expectations. The power of a positive mental attitude can really have a huge impact on our lives. You can easily let go of all this baggage to create room in your life for new and exciting challenges. This really is spring cleaning for the mind. In the same way that the onset of spring is often the catalyst that triggers a burst of domestic action, let it be the catalyst that allows amazing and positive changes to happen to your life too. Emotional and mental spring cleaning is like a weight being lifted from your shoulders. Nicolina Zarola Life Coach www.icanlifecoaching.co.uk | Tel: (01993) 824993
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There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Your spring cleaning may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable -and even enjoyable. The tips below outline basic techniques that will help you clean almost every surface (or object) in any room. • Reseal Groutlines The cement-based material between wall, floor, and countertop tiles is extremely porous and stains easily. Protect it with a penetrating grout sealer; it’s best to apply it with a small foam brush. • Wipe Walls and ceilings Use a vacuum to remove dust. Tackle stubborn surface grime, especially prevalent in kitchens, with a solventfree degreaser (test it first in an inconspicuous area to ensure it won’t mar the surface). • Vacuum and Shampoo rugs Synthetic carpets and rugs with waterproof backings can be deep-cleaned with a rotary shampoo machine and a hot-water extraction machine. Rugs without backings, including Orientals, require professional cleaning. • Dust Books and Shelves Take everything off the shelves, and brush shelves and
books with a feather duster. Use the dust-brush or crevice tool on a vacuum to reach into tight spots. Wipe the spines of leather-bound books with a clean, soft cloth. • Clean Upholstered Furnishings Take cushions outside and gently beat them by hand to remove dust. If there are stains, check the pieces for care labels. Use a vacuum’s upholstery and crevice tools to clean under seat cushions. • Polish Metal Door and Window Hardware Liquid polishes and polish-impregnated cloths work well for medium-tarnished surfaces; pastes and creams are for heavier work. If tarnish doesn’t come off, try a stronger product. • Dust your home thoroughly This includes hard-to-reach places, such as the tops of ceiling fans and window casings. Always work from the top of a room down, vacuuming the dust that settles on the floor. Avoid using dusting sprays. • Wax Wooden Furniture Wipe surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild dishwashing liquid. Apply paste wax, such as Butcher’s wax, a few feet at a time with a cotton rag folded into a square pad. Let wax dry; buff with a clean cloth.
• Ensure Fire Safety Change batteries in smoke detectors (this should be done twice a year), and make sure units are free of dust. Teach everyone in your household how to use a fire extinguisher, and review escape plans. • Clean window treatments Many draperies and curtains are machine washable; check labels. Dry-clean fabric shades. Wipe wooden blinds with a damp cloth; warm water mixed with a mild dishwashing liquid is safe for metal and vinyl blinds. • Wax Non Wood Floors Vinyl and linoleum floors that have lost their shine should be waxed with a polish designed for these surfaces. Most stone and tile floors can be treated with either a paste or a liquid wax designed for the material. • Wash window screens Using warm water and a mild dishwashing liquid, scrub each screen with a brush; rinse thoroughly.
8 steps to perfectly clean windows 1. Schedule the project Choose a time when the sun is not shining directly on windows. Its hot rays can cause the cleaning solution to dry, which will result in streaks. 2. Clean the surface With a soft-bristle brush, dust away cobwebs and loose dirt from windows and frames. Don’t forget hinges, sills, and tracks. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands, especially if the frames are old and splintery. 3. Make the cleaning solution Mix 1 part white vinegar and 1 part hot water. 4. Prevent a mess Before cleaning the inside of each window, place an absorbent terry-cloth towel along the windowsill to catch drips.
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5. Wet the glass Using a sponge, wet (but don’t drench) the windowpane with the vinegar-andwater solution, and rub away the dirt. As much as possible, keep the solution from coming into contact with the window frames. 6. Prime a squeegee Wet the rubber blade; a dry one will skip. 7. Wipe the glass Starting at an upper corner of the pane, draw the squeegee down in a straight, confident stroke. Wipe the rubber edge of the squeegee with a sponge or a lintfree cloth. Return to the top and repeat, slightly overlapping the first stroke. Finish by pulling the squeegee across the bottom of the window. Dry the sill. 8. Clean the frames Wipe surfaces using a cloth dampened with a non ammoniated all-purpose cleaner and water. Rinse them thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth to remove cleaning solution, and dry immediately by wiping with a clean, dry cloth.
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How should I help my This is a perennial question asked by a great number of parents. What makes the situation more difficult is when the parent struggles with, or has little knowledge of the subject that their child has been tasked to solve. By helping your child, you start to build a bond between yourselves and the earlier this bond is formed better. Always remember that it is the child who should be doing the homework not Mum or Dad. The objective is to build the confidence of your young Einstein or Marie Curie and to be in the vicinity should she or he encounter difficulties. You are helping lay the foundation stones of your child being able to accept personal responsibility:
Good Habits The phrase “self discipline” crops up time and time again; self discipline is only difficult when it is visualised as a punishment. I prefer to use the phrase “good habits”. It is far easier for the family to get into the good habit of setting aside time for homework. They will prefer to play, so empathise with them, tell them that you can recall feeling that way too when you were a child.
Mistakes Parents Make • If your child becomes frustrated then you may also become frustrated and submit to their pleas by doing the homework for them. • Sometimes the parent will walk away from the situation ultimately offering less help. • Helping your child too much so they eventually become over reliant on you, the parent. • Taking the place of your child’s teacher. • Do not always assume that your child needs help, when they are quite happy and capable of doing the homework themselves.
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Suggestions • Should circumstances between parent and child become fraught and tensions begin to overflow, then agree on a 5 minute break • Offer objective guidance. • If you do not know enough about the subject material to offer academic advice. Then write a note to the teacher explaining the situation. • Do not take responsibility for your child’s homework. • Always be positive and give your child confidence. • Allow consistent breaks depending on the specific needs of your child. • Select a place to study that is appropriate and acceptable to both of you. • Believe it or not some children do respond to working with background music, allow them the privilege even if it means that they wear ear plugs, but monitor the situation. • Persevere with the young ones particularly if they are; should we say; “homework resistant”. • Give encouragement and praise once the work is completed. • Always be available to offer guidance. • Do not assume that the little wonders always want or need your input. Completing a difficult task without outside assistance works wonders for their confidence and self esteem. • Be aware of the school’s policies and develop a good relationship with the teachers. John Harris
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A new route to tourism success for businesses in the Cotswolds Businesses are being urged to back a new tourism campaign which will blend the shopping public’s fascination with ‘vintage’ together with traditional sightseeing in the Cotswolds. New for the 2013 season, Cotswolds ‘Vintage & Modern’ trails will soon be available both in leaflet form and online, and will help visitors to explore many of the region’s villages, cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops. Aimed at making a journey around the Cotswolds a ‘pleasurable pursuit with a purpose’, four trails will do all of the hard work for anyone who wants to un-
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cover some hidden sightseeing and retail gems in one of the nation’s best-loved regions. Cotswolds Tourism is now encouraging local businesses to benefit from the campaign which launches in the Spring and will attract new customers for local traders at minimal cost. Obvious candidates are vintage retailers, retro clothing shops and antique centres but the scope is very wide and can include a whole range of modernbased ventures such as art galleries, shops selling the latest fashions and high-tech designs. Chris Dee, Tourism Manager at GFirst comments: “Vintage & Modern is a new idea, a first for the Cotswolds and part of our ongoing aim to increase visitor spend. We think that it’s a winner for the UK market, but we have also been very encouraged
by the reaction in places such as The Netherlands and Germany. It seems that the British ‘vintage’ image is very closely linked to Royalty and even taps into the nostalgic ‘warm glow’ that Britain achieved through its Olympic opening ceremony. Now we’re looking for businesses to join the campaign and get involved.” Cotswold businesses interested in this campaign should contact Cotswolds Tourism at 01452-328302 or email chris.dee@glosfirst.co.uk.
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Sum up the best of the Cotswolds in three words – and help boost local charities!
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Award-winning local artist Darren Baker is joining forces with Cotswold District Council to produce a masterpiece which will be auctioned to benefit local charities - and he is hoping that three little words will provide the inspiration he needs to get the ball rolling.
special postcards which will soon be available at Visitor Information Centres across the district, as well as CDC leisure centres and CDC offices at Trinity Road, Cirencester and the Moreton Area Centre.
Darren - who is rapidly emerging as one of the most talented artists of his generation - has pledged his support for Gloucestershire Young Carers and the local branch of The Stroke Association, which have both been adopted officially by the Council Chairman, Cllr Sir Edward Horsfall. To raise funds, the artist plans to create and sell ‘The Painted Cotswolds’ - a still life painting based on the public’s perception of the things they most like about the Cotswolds. He will firstly produce a preparatory drawing which will be auctioned to benefit the charities later this year.
Darren and representatives of the charities are also organising an art competition for primary and secondary school pupils, which will invite entrants to create their own ‘Painted Cotswolds.’ A panel of judges will decide on the best entries and award prizes - an i-pad3 for the winner and art materials vouchers for runners-up - courtesy of Grimes House Antiques and Fine Art of Moretonin-Marsh. Local schools are being contacted now and the deadline for entries will be Friday 26 April. Once the judging has been completed and prizes awarded, these artworks will be displayed to the public and the overall winner will be reproduced as a card and sold to raise funds for Gloucestershire Young Carers and the Stroke Association.
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To capture popular sentiments about the Cotswolds as simply as possible, Darren would like people to summarise their views in three words, and submit them to the Council by Friday 26 April at the latest. This can be done by emailing three word entries to press@cotswold.gov.uk or by filling in
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Finally, Darren is aiming to complete his ‘Painted Cotswolds’ painting by late Spring next year and it
will be sold at public auction to raise money for the charities. He will also award one of a limited edition of prints to the winning school in the art competition. Commenting on this initiative, Cllr Sir Edward Horsfall said: “I am extremely grateful to Darren for coming forward with this very generous offer, and I hope very much that the public gets behind this campaign to publicise what is great about the Cotswolds. It’s also wonderful to hear about the plans to get schools and art students involved. This is a real ‘win win’ – the charities will benefit, talented young artists will have a chance to demonstrate their skills, and the local tourism industry should also receive a boost on the back of the project.”
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Out & About 8th - 23rd March
• Chipping Norton Music Festival Chipping Norton The Festival has been promoting music-making in the north-east Cotswolds since 1904. One of the oldest festivals of its kind, the Festival celebrated its centenary in 2004 and the hundredth Festival in 2012. The Festival is non-competitive and adjudicated by professionals; there are classes in music and drama for all ages, individuals and groups ranging from piano, voice, and composition through to verse-speaking. While the early years concentrated on choral singing, the Festival has evolved to include other solo and instrumental classes. Additions in the last 10 years or so include Speech & Drama (2000), folk (2003), the Hummer Prize for creative writing (2008) in memory of George Hummer, and the Youth Jazz Band Challenge (in association with the Rotary Club of Chipping Norton) in 2009. Full details: www.cnmf.org.uk ......................................................................................................................
10th March
• Matronalia ( Mother’s Day) Chedworth Roman Villa Legio Augusta II, the premier Roman re enactor group, return by popular request with Matronalia, and present the care of infants and children in Roman times. Special Mother’s Day teas and treats available in the Café and shop. Chedworth Roman Villa is open daily 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Normal admission charges apply. Some activities at additional cost. For further details 01242 890256 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth
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• Gold Cup Week Cheltenham Racecourse National Hunt Festival Cheltenham horse racing is a great day out for all. There are three enclosures to choose from and from wherever you are guaranteed stunning views of all the racing. Bookings can be taken for both restaurants and private boxes and tours of the racecourse are available free for people who wish to learn the history and magic of Cheltenham horse racing. Tel: 01242 513014 | Fax: 01242 224227 | www.cheltenham.co.uk ......................................................................................................................
23rd March - 14th April
• Easter Holiday Activities Programme Chedworth Roman Villa Easter Weekend features Easter Egg Trail and, on Easter Monday, a one-off Easter Egg and Spoon Race Special event. Tremendous family fun. Easter teas and treats in the Café and shop. Chedworth Roman Villa is open daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm from 23 March. Normal admission charges apply. Members free Some activities at additional cost. For further details 01242 890256 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth
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24th March
Burford Singers Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation St John’s Parish Church, Burford: 7.30pm As 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen, it seems appropriate to include music heard at that service in 1953. Tickets reserved at £17.50, £15.00 and £10.00; Students half price. Booking forms available at www.burford-singers. org.uk/bookings.htm. Booking in person and by telephone from: Burford Singers Box Office: The Mad Hatter Bookshop, 122 High Street, Burford. Tel: 01993 822539 ......................................................................................................................
29th March - 1st April
• Easter Egg Hunt & Cotswold Falconry The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is having an Easter Egg Hunt where children can win a little chocolate egg. There will also be Birds of Prey flying displays from Cotswold Falconry.
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• National Gardening Week Activities Chedworth Roman Villa Please contact for full details of our programme. Tremendous family fun. Chedworth Roman Villa is open daily 10.00 am – 5.00pm from 23 March. Normal admission charges apply. Members free Some activities at additional cost. For further details 01242 890256 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth
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• Those Were the Days Kingham Choral Society - Kingham Primary School: 7.30pm An evening of popular songs from the Old Time Music Halls. Songs and sketches and music for you to join in and sing along with! Tickets: £5 per person to include nibbles during the interval. For tickets call Rachel on: 01608 659104
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27th April (Possibly 28th April also ) • Willow Weaving Workshop Chedworth Roman Villa Come along and try your hand at Willow Weaving. Instruction, materials and lunch included. Take home what you have made. Limited places available, so early booking advised. Only £50 inc. For further details 01242 890256 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth
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Corinium Museum
March & April at The Corinium Museum The Corinium Museum is proud to announce that it is to be one of the venues for Impress 2013 – an international printmaking festival run by the Gloucestershire Printmaking Co-operative. Land Marks - The OttawaGatineau Connective (Canada) will open on Friday 1st March and run until Saturday 31st March 2013. The Connective was set up to promote the knowledge and appreciation of Hand Pulled (Fine Art) Prints and Printmaking. The Connective has people from different cultures, including French and Native American and the diversity of their work demonstrates this. This work all relates to Canadian cultural and ecological diversity. It is an impressive and eclectic exhibition. IMPRESS 13 International Printmaking Festival has major work being shown across Gloucestershire. Our April exhibition exposes the quirky and technical; talent of a mother and daughter team, Lesley Davies & Elora Taylor. On 6th May the exhibition space will become a haven of intricate drawings and paintings inspired by landscapes, fairy tales scenes and folk art. Lesley Davies has exhibited in galleries around the Cotswolds and Elora Taylor graduated from Plymouth University with a first class honours degree in Illustration in 2012.
British collections include pins, brooches, weights, figurines, and knife handles depicting this familiar bird. Alison Brookes will be discussing the imagery and meanings in Romano British collections. Local historian, Tim Porter is back at the Museum with the start of a new series of afternoon talks exploring the Norman conquest. 1066 The Fact and the Fantasy will expose what really happened on that fateful day. This talk takes place on 17th April 2-4pm. Corinium Cinema is as popular as ever and will continue evening showings of classic films. The Hitchcock thriller ‘Vertigo’ will be shown on Thursday 11th April starting at 7pm. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale for that true cinema experience. Easter activities for younger members of the family continue with Animal Hats on Tuesday 2nd April 10.30 – 11.30am and Animal Puppets on Wednesday 3rd 2.30 – 3.30pm. Just drop-in only £1. For the adventurous among you, we will be linking in with the Impress exhibition and offering adult and children’s printmaking workshops on 26th March. Join the museum team for children’s printmaking between 10am and 12pm and an adult workshop with printing professionals from the Gloucestershire Printmaking For More Details... Co-operative from 2-4.30pm. Call Telephone: 01285 655 611 museums@cotswold.gov.uk for more details 01285 655611. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX
Easter conjures up scenes of baby animals and spring flowers and what better way to celebrate than with a small exhibition by wildlife artist Cath Hodsman between 22nd March and 8th April. This exhibition is exclusive to museum visitors and Cath will be sharing her artistic talents on 30th March with a special drop-in ‘Why Insects are Fab’ drawing workshop. Proceeds from the event will go towards Help a Hedgehog Hospital and members of the team will be on hand on 30th March with their little spiny friend, the hedgehog for you to meet. So come along for some Easter fun on 30th March and Meet a Hedgehog. The Museum’s evening lecture series welcomes Professor Helen King on 21st March. Helen will be speaking on Roman medicine and its users. Helen King is Professor of Classical Studies at the Open University. She is followed in April by Rupert Willoughby, prize wining author and historian who will be uncovering the World of the Bayeux Tapestry. Exposing the illustrations and unpicking the mysteries and tales within the cloth, join Rupert on 25th April for what promises to be an illuminating lecture. Mercury and the Cockerel is our lunchtime treasure on Thursday 4th April. In 2011 an elaborately-decorated figurine of a cockerel was discovered from a Roman cemetery site in Cirencester. Our Romano-
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Want to turn your idea or hobby into a business? If you are considering self-employment then this One-Day Workshop by Cotswold Women In Business is perfect for you. If you have a business idea, a hobby you’d like to make money from, or are simply wondering if you’ve got what it takes, this event will help you decide whether or not you want to take yourself and your ideas more seriously.
This workshop is an opportunity to put your toe in the water, explore what’s involved and see for yourself just how easy it can be to set up and run your own business. In the company of like-minded women you’ll have fun, learn a lot and explore topics like: • What is an Entrepreneur? • Why choose self-employment? • The skills and qualities of an entrepreneur, and have you got what it takes? • Work-Life-Balance and your vision of your future. • Business Plans. What are they and who are they for? • You as your best marketing resource. This flexible workshop will help answer your questions and support you in exploring how self-employment might work for you. For more information or to book your place Email: sjm@sjmcoachingandtraining.co.uk or Tel: 01386 701868
One-Day Workshop for Women Considering Self-Employment Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm Date: Wednesday March 20th 2013 Venue: Chipping Campden School, Cidermill Lane, GL55 6HU Cost: £12.50 or £20.00 for two if you come with a friend Upcoming workshops and courses include • “Business Start-Up” course May 1st – June 26th 2013 To find out more please call Sarah-Jane Menato on 01386 701868 Or email sjm@sjmcoachingandtraining.co.uk
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Pruning Roses Many people think roses are complicated and hard to prune correctly. Follow our guide to learn the right method.
Why prune roses? The aim is to improve flowering, to maintain an attractive shape and to keep plants healthy. But mention pruning roses and many people come up in a cold sweat, considering it to be difficult and complicated. This is largely because there are many different types of rose, some which need pruning in the spring and others later in the year.
How to make your cut • Use a pair of sharp secateurs to make a sloping cut, just above an outward facing bud. • The slant of the cut should face away, so rain does not run into the bud and cause it to rot.
Choose the right approach Shrub roses • Prune in mid-spring. First remove dead, diseased and dying branches, and thin out if overcrowded - remove any crossing branches and cut a few older stems to the base. • Reduce healthy main stems by about a quarter. • Unless you want to keep the hips, deadhead flowers as they fade in summer. • Roses in this group include - R.Macmillan Nurse, R.Graham Thomas and Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’. Bush roses (includes, hybrid tea, floribunda and patio roses) • Prune in mid-spring. First remove dead, diseased and dying branches. • Prune most by about half, cutting to within 8cm (3in) of the previous year’s growth. • Miniature roses only need pruning to maintain an attractive shape and if you want a larger floribunda, prune less severely. • Roses in this group include - Rosa Iceberg, R.’Princess of Wales’, R.Ingrid Bergman and R.Peace.
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Climbers • Prune in the autumn after the flowers start to fade. First remove dead, diseased or dying branches. • Tie in any new shoots and remove any really old branches if the plant is heavily congested - this will stimulate new growth. • Prune side branches growing from the main framework, cutting them back to leave two to three leaf buds. • Roses in this group include - R.Handel, R.’New Dawn’ and R.filipes ‘Kiftsgate’. Ramblers • Prune in late summer. • Cut back any side branches that have flowered, leaving two to three leaf buds per shoot. • If the plant has not been pruned for some time, select a few old woody branches and cut to the base, new shoots will soon grow and can be tied in to the framework. • Roses in this group include include – R.’Albertine’, R.’Félicité Perpétue’ and R.’The Garland’. Ground cover roses • Prune in spring. • Remove dead, diseased or dying branches, and lightly prune to keep within bounds. • Reduce congestion on old plants by removing some of the thick branches to stimulate new growth. • Roses include - county series, R.Magic Carpet and R.Pink Bells. Aftercare • Once pruning has been completed, mulch plants generously, applying a thick layer of well-rotted manure or bark chippings.
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Enjoy the great outdoors this Spring! Rambling is fun and provides a chance to lose those extra pounds and get fitter by walking with us and enjoying our beautiful countryside. You can join us for three walks before deciding whether to become a member. Membership includes: nationally over 500 led walks each week; discounts at many outdoor activity stores and the quarterly Walk magazine. MEETING PLACE: The Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester, GL7 2QR (SP 026021) cars depart promptly at the time shown in the programme. Registered Assistance Dogs Only are allowed on walks.
WALK GRADES: Walks are graded in accordance with the Ramblers guidance. Stout footwear and waterproof clothing are advisable. Below is a guide to the walk grades, if in doubt contact the walk leader.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Car drivers must report to the leader for directions to the start point. Those accepting lifts contribute a sum of £2, £3 or £4 to their driver depending on the distance from Cirencester.
Easy Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit.
REFRESHMENTS: Please bring sufficient food and drink for the walk. At least one refreshment stop is made on all walks, and two if longer than a morning or afternoon.
Leisurely Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. Moderate Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness.
Strenuous Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being of the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.
Sunday 10th March - 9.30am
From Minchinhampton Church we walk down the valley to Avening and Cherington. The return is via Aston Farm and Peaches Farm. A few steep hills and mud. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Moderate. Distance: 8½ miles. Travel: £3. Leader: Sue (01285 657222)
Sunday 17th March - 9.30am
From Southrop we make our way to Eastleach Martin then onto Akeman Street before returning via Macaroni Farm and Eastleach Turville to Southrop. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Leisurely. Distance: 8 miles. Travel: £3. Leader: Brian (01285 640569)
Sunday 24th March - 9.30am
From Bibury, we walk to Hale Barn and Saltway Barn then take the Salt Way to Ablington Downs passing through Lamborough Banks and Dead Man’s Acre Copse. Then we explore the picturesque villages of Winson and Coln Rogers before crossing the River Coln at Ablington to make our way back to the start. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Leisurely. Distance: 9 miles. Travel: £2. Leader: Andrew & John (01793 750630)
Sunday 14th April - 9.30am
From Stratton via Daglingworth to Duntisbourne Rouse and back to Stratton, again via Daglingworth, with a loop to the edge of the Bathurst Estate. (1 Refreshment Stop) Grade: Easy. Distance: 7 miles. Travel: £2. Leader: Andrew (01285 656974)
Monday 1st April - 9.30am
Sunday 21st April - 9.30am
Sunday 7th April - 9.30am
Sunday 28th April - 9.30am
Easter Monday Walk from Bourton-on-the-Water we take the Diamond Way to Great Rissington and Little Rissington before returning to Bourton. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Leisurely. Distance: 8 miles. Travel: £3. Leader: Mike & Rosemary (01666 577755) From Hunters Hall we will walk across to Binley Farm, through Kingscote Wood and down to Horsley. The return route, which includes a steady climb, passes Lower Hazelcote back at Kingscote. (1 Refreshment Stop) Grade: Moderate. Distance: 5½ miles. Travel: £3. Leader: Bill (01451 860943) Contact us Chairman: Phil Gearing (01285 851855) Secretary: Pat Beckley (01285 861486)
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From Slad we walk up and down the narrow wooded sides of the Slad Valley. Much of the walking is on narrow woodland tracks with views of Painswick and Slad from open fields. Muddy if wet. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Strenuous. Distance: 7 miles. Travel: £3. Leader: Morag (01793 751357) From Adlestrop we walk Kingham via Daylesford village. Then to Churchill returning to Adlestrop through Sarsden Halt, Kingham Hill Farm , Cornwell Manor and Daylesford Hill Farm. (2 Refreshment Stops) Grade: Easy. Distance: 9 miles. Travel: £4. Leader: Phil (01285 851855) Email: info@soundsfair.freeserve.co.uk www.cirencesterramblers.btik.co.uk
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Easter Lunch Menu Roast Leg of Lamb
For perfectly cooked roast leg of lamb, one of the best ways to cook it is with this Lamb in a Blanket Recipe. It may seem an odd way to cook any meat, but is based on a very old method of cooking when the meat would have a long slow cooking wrapped in hay. Preparation Serves 6 - 8 • The success of this recipes depends on using good quality, fresh meat and starting the recipe with the meat at room temperature. If your meat has been in the refrigerator remove it for at least one hour before cooking. • Heat the oven to 455°F/230°C/Gas 8 • Lay the leg of lamb on a chopping board with skin side up. Using a sharp knife make approx 20 tiny slits into and under the skin taking care not to cut into the meat. Slide a slice of garlic into each slit pushing it well under. • Place the lamb, skin side up into a large roasting tin and rub the olive oil all over the surface using your hand. • Sprinkle generously with sea salt and black pepper and place into the hot oven, uncovered for 55 minutes. The heat of the oven will cause the fat to melt and spit, there may also be some smoke but be assured this is quite normal. • Remove the lamb from the oven, take care as the tin and the meat will be very hot and the fat may still be spitting. • Lay the rosemary sprigs on the lamb and immediately, completely wrap the tin with 3 layers of aluminum foil. Then wrap the whole package with a thick blanket or I sometimes use several large, thick bath towels.
• Place the package somewhere warm but not hot and leave for 6 (for rare) or up to 8 hours (for medium rare to medium lamb). The lamb continues to cook slowly in its thick wrapping using the residual heat and steam from the meat, bone and roasting tin. As it cooks really slowly the lamb softens and releases lots of juices to use later for the gravy. • After your chosen time, unwrap the lamb and remove it from the roasting tin onto a carving board and cover again with the foil. • Make the gravy - place the roasting tin onto the stove top over a high heat, once the juices are bubbling add the red wine and stir well. Turn the heat down and leave the sauce to reduce.
Ingredients 4½lb/ 2kg leg of lamb, on the bone 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper. 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 125ml/4½ fl oz red wine 1 tbsp all purpose/plain flour 1 tbsp butter, softened Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Rest Time: up to 8 hours Total Time: 9 hours, 15 minutes
• Meanwhile mix the flour and butter together to form a paste. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, turn up the heat and add the flour paste and whisk until all the flour is absorbed and the sauce has thickened. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste then strain into a warmed gravy jug. • Carve the lamb and serve immediately onto hot plates with a little gravy and fresh seasonal vegetables. • If the lamb is undercooked for your liking after carving place the lamb slices into a hot oven for a few minutes but no longer than 5 or the lamb will start to tighten up and become a little tougher.
Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova
Directions Serves 8 - 10 • Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Draw a 9-inch-diameter circle on the paper with a pencil, tracing a round cake tin that size. • Flip the paper over so your meringue doesn’t touch the pencil marks - you’ll still be able to see the circle. • Make the meringue: Beat the egg whites with a mixer until satiny peaks form, and then beat in the sugar a spoonful at a time until the meringue is stiff and shiny. • Add the chocolate: Sprinkle the cocoa, vinegar and then the chopped
chocolate over the egg whites. Gently fold everything with a rubber spatula until the cocoa is thoroughly mixed in. • Shape the meringue: Secure the parchment to the baking sheet with a dab of meringue under each corner. Mound the meringue onto the parchment within the circle, smoothing the sides and the top with a spatula.
Ingredients For the Meringue Base: 6 large egg whites 2 cups superfine sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped For the Toppings: 2 cups heavy cream 4 cups raspberries 1 to 2 ounces dark chocolate
• Bake the meringue: Place in the oven, then immediately turn the temperature down to 300 degrees F and cook for one to one and a Total Time: 1 hr 35 min quarter hours. When it’s ready, it Prep Time: 20 min should look crisp and dry on top, Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min but when you prod the center you should feel the promise of squidginess beneath your fingers.
• Let it cool: Turn off the oven and open the door slightly; let the chocolate meringue disk cool completely in the oven. When you’reready to serve, invert onto a big flatbottomed plate and peel off the parchment. • Decorate the Pavlova: Whisk the cream till thick but still soft and pile it on top of the meringue, then scatter the raspberries on top. Coarsely grate the chocolate haphazardly over the top so that you get curls of chocolate rather than rubble, as you don’t want the raspberries’ luscious color and form to be obscured. You want the Pavlova to look like a frosted cake.
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Cotswold Sky Comet Pan-STARRS forecast to be visible with the naked eye during March
The comet Pan-STARRS was discovered in June 2011 by the Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System in Hawaii and was consequently named after the acronym for the telescope. It should appear in the western sky around twilight time from about Sunday 10th March. The illustration above shows the ideal scenario. Hopefully the view on Wednesday 13th when it appears above a crescent Moon should prove to be quite spectacular, so have your binoculars and cameras at the ready. However; comets are highly unpredictable, as it approaches the Sun, Pan-STARRS could become very active, producing a long tail, but it could also break up as it makes its approach towards the Sun and totally disappear. It is most unusual to have 2 visible comets in the same year. A more spectacular one called ISON is forecast for November and December.
Diary Sunday 10th March – Comet Pan-STARRS may be visible to the naked eye for the first time. Wednesday 13th March the crescent Moon will be directly above PanStarrs around twilight time. The comet could be visible until Tuesday 26th March; Sunday 17th March The Moon and Jupiter will be in close proximity. You may even catch Pan-STARRS in the same lens or pair of binoculars. Wednesday 20th March – 11.02hrs Equinox Sunday 31st March – clocks go forward by 1hour (it is also Easter Sunday) Friday to Sunday 12th to 14th April Look West around 21.00hrs note the apparent closeness of the crescent Moon, Jupiter and the bright star Aldebaran.
Astronomy News Mars Rover Curiosity At the centre of this image taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover is the hole in a rock called “John Klein” where the rover conducted its first sample drilling on Mars. The drilling took place on Feb. 8, 2013. The rover will use its laboratory instruments to analyse rock powder collected by the drill. (Courtesy of NASA) Potential life supporting planets discovered closer to Earth Astronomers using data from the Kepler space telescope have found that 6% of red dwarf stars have habitable Earth sized planets. Three out of every four stars in our Galaxy are red dwarf stars which are smaller, cooler and fainter than our Sun. The closest could be 13 light years away.
Old Market Way in Moreton-in-Marsh Invites Small Cotswold Businesses to take part in Pop-Up Moreton Old Market Way (www.oldmarketway.com), Moreton-in-Marsh’s Shopping Centre, has teamed up with national enterprise campaign StartUp Britain and together they are inviting local businesses to apply to be a part of Pop-Up Moreton, a totally new concept for The Cotswolds that gives young companies an opportunity to trial their products in a costeffective retail environment. StartUp Britain ran a series of Pop-Up Shops in London in late 2012, but Moretonin-Marsh will be the first location outside the capital to host a pop-up shop as part of this fantastic new initiative. Old Market Way is now looking for local businesses located within a 20-mile radius of Moreton-in-Marsh (from Winchcombe in the west to Woodstock in the east, Stratford-upon-Avon in the north and Burford in the south) who would like to take part in this exciting and innovative retail experience. Rachael Tapping of Cirencester-based Pink, Blue & You (www.pinkblueandyou.co.uk), who took part in one of the Start Up Britain Pop-Up Shops in London, said, “Pop-Up Moreton is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, who may be considering opening their own shop, to test their products on the local High Street. My experience in the Richmond shop was invaluable; being able to talk to my customers face-to-face, to hear their feedback and comments was the perfect way to develop my products. I would highly recommend this opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their business”. All those local businesses interested in securing a fortnight in Pop-Up Moreton should complete the form on the Old Market Way website (http://www.oldmarketway.com/popupshop.html) as soon as possible; for more information, email popupshop@oldmarketway.com.
Such a world would be different from our own. Orbiting so close to its star, the planet would probably be tidally locked. However, that doesn’t prohibit life since a reasonably thick atmosphere or Deep Ocean could transport heat around the planet. And while young red dwarf stars emit strong flares of ultraviolet light, an atmosphere could protect life on the planet’s surface. In fact, such stresses could help life evolve. “You don’t need an Earth clone to have life,” said Courtney Dressing at the HarvardSmithsonian Centre for Astrophysics. Useful Internet Sites http://science.nasa.gov/sciencenews/science-at-nasa http://www.space.com/18027-marsrover-curiosity http://www.astronomy.com/en/ News-Observing/News/2013
Thursday 25th April A partial Lunar Eclipse occurs. A small portion of the Earth’s shadow will be visible on the Moon between 20.48hrs and 21.29hrs
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Create your own magical world Capture the inner child within and create your own magical world with the wonderful range of Dolls House furniture and accessories available at Carol’s gift shop. Carol Teece and her husband first came to Bourton-on-the Water in 1980 and took over the gift shop, Duttons, in the High Street. In 1992 Carol started to stock Dolls House furniture, originally with only one display cabinet. As one of only a few stockists in the area their reputation and popularity grew and they now have four display cabinets.
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Anything you could possibly desire to bring your Dolls House to life is available here: there are porcelain and resin figures, wall and floor paper for inside and outside your Dolls House, electric lights, transformers and lighting bars, various types of furniture and a wonderful collection of miscellaneous dolls house miniature items. So if you are already a collector. or just want to start an enchanting new hobby, don’t delay visit: www.duttonsgiftshop.com today
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Cotswold Link are launching a brand new magazine across West Oxfordshire in May.
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Gloucester Rugby take on Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday 20th April kick off 3pm,Live at Kingsholm. For your chance to win 2 x Silver tickets in the Mira Showers Stand simply answer the following question :
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Bartlett Tree Experts: p26 Darren The Handy Man: p29 DMW Landscapes: p26 Dowdeswell Forestry: p12 H & H Groundworks: p27 Montrose Property Maintenance: p5 Northleach Mower Services: p29 Renu Track: p29 RMH Services: p26 Stephen Hill: p15 Thomas Contracting: p27 Thomas Fox Landscaping: p27
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Hearing & Mobility Store: p10
Hearing Aids
Distribution: w/c 24th June ‘13 Copy: 30th May ‘13
Solar Energy
Just Carpentry & Locks: p6
Cotswold Carpets: p2 Parsons Flooring: p13
Flooring
July / August 2013
Locksmiths
Big Blitz: p15 Geoff Ludlow Decorator: p12 Phil Dadge: p7 Stephen Hill: p15
Cotswold Wills: p25
ABC 123 Woodlands Nursery: p16 Barn Nursery: p16 Blossom, Birth & Baby: p8 Cotswold Tutor: p17 Stepping Stones Nursery: p17 Campden Housekeepers: p3 Casio Oven Clean: p15 Chem Dry: p15 Maid In The Cotswolds: p15 Marys Laundry: p33
West Oxfordshire May / June 2013
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Hearing & Mobility Store: p10 The Langston Care Home: p32
Campden Admin Services: p10 Cirencester Self Storage: p25 Cotswold Business Centre: p1 Cotswold Storage: p31 Cotswold Virtual Office: p25 Watercare Specialists: p40
North Cotswolds May / June 2013
Distribution: w/c 6th & 13th May ‘13 Copy: 12th April ‘13
Index Art & Antiques
Next issues
Bulldog Security Systems: p6 C. Williams Maintenance: p7 Cotswold Oil & Gas Services: p Fosseway Tool Hire: p15 Geoff Ludlow Decorator: p12 Heidi Renewables: p40 Just Carpentry & Locks: p6 Montrose Property Maintenance: p5 Stephen Hill: p15
My Power: p4
Cotswold Aerials: p33 Carrick Travel: p5 CCH Motorhome & Caravan Repairs: p20 Holidays Please: p2 Stow Taxis: p21 Bartlett Tree Experts: p26 Dowdeswell Forestry: p12 PC Support & Training: p25 Sewing Tuition: p24
Weddings
Cacao Bean: p21 Chipping Norton Caterers: p21 Cotswold Marquees: p19 Frogmill Hotel: p23
Windows
Milena Windows: p39 Prior Products: p7 Regent Windows: p4
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