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Recipe Pimm’s Jelly

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Yield: Makes 4 - 6 jellies Ingredients: 4 oz/115g golden super fine/caster sugar ½ cup/100ml water Juice of half a lemon ½ oz/12g gelatine leaves ¾ cup/175ml Pimm’s No. 1 2 cups/500ml diet fizzy lemonade 8 oz/250g fresh strawberries, roughly chopped Few torn fresh mint leaves

Enjoy Pimm’s Jelly this Summer Pimm’s is Britain’s number one summer drink but also takes on a great role as a refreshing Pimm’s Jelly.

add the Pimm’s and the lemonade. Place the bowl over a bowl of iced water and leave to cool until the jelly is just starting to set – about 30 minutes. If you stir the jelly from time to time this will speed up the process.

A Pimm’s jelly recipe is so simple that you will be making Pimm’s jelly all summer long. Don’t feel restricted to just using strawberries in the Pimm’s jelly recipe. You can ring the changes with other summer fruits, raspberries work very well. Preparation: Place the sugar into a small saucepan, add the water and lemon juice, stir. Gently dissolve the sugar over a low heat. Once dissolved simmer for a few minutes then remove from the heat. Break the gelatine leaves into small pieces and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes then add to the sugar solution and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Pour the sugar syrup into a bowl,

As soon as the jelly begins to set add the strawberries and stir, add the mint leaves and stir again. Pour the jelly into large wine glasses, or glass bowls and place in the refrigerator, preferably overnight. Serve with extra strawberries and mint and cream or vanilla ice cream.

is? n n e T r o f Anyone It’s Wimbledon fortnight

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Wimbledon: Fascinatin g Facts

The first black person to win Wimbledon was a woman, the American Althea Gibson, in 1957 and 1958. The first, and only, black male to win was Art hur Ashe, who beat Jimmy Connors in 1975. The last British woman to win Wimbledon was Virginia Wade in the silver Jubilee year, 197 7. It is the only tennis com petition where players are required to wear all or predominantly white clothing. In 2002 Anna Kou rnikova had to change her black shorts for white ones on cou rt! Every year about 27,000 kilo s of strawberries, 7,000 litre s of cream, 60,000 pints of Pim ms and 14,000 bottles of Champagne are consumed by spe ctators during Wimbledon.

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New appointments at Porch House

Exciting times at Porch House in Stow as two new senior staff are appointed

Cotswold Festival

The USA comes to Stow for this fabulous family weekend

Survive the holidays! Top tips to help everyone survive the Summer holidays

02 Wimbledon history & recipe 18 A look at Wychwood Forest Fair local news local news 08 Cherry Press opens in doors 20 The Nelson Trust celebrate 30 years local news: new businesses 10 New Local Businesses 22 Stow Cotswold Festival garden view: local news: 12 New staff appointed at Porch House 24 Watering your garden this Summer local news: good read 14 We look at 2 exciting new books 26 Cotswold District Council updates astronomy: education: 14 Are the School Holiday stressful? 28 Spacecraft to reach Pluto in July cotswold link out & about 16 Seasonal events across our area 30 Advertising Details & Index local news

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Welcome to the July - August issue We have an issue full of ‘newness’ this time! With new businesses (p8 & p10), new staff appointments (p12) and new events and articles for you to read and enjoy. It’s an exciting time in Stow with the changes at the Porch House (p12) and the Cotswold Festival (p22) later this year. Try our helpful tips (p14) to ensure you all survive the Summer holidays in one piece! 01609 777401 01609 779097 I hope you enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in cotswoldlink.co.uk September. Best wishes, Christine Campbell | Editor Cotswold Link Magazine is published in good faith and the editors cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports or advertising in reports or advertising that appear in this publication and the views of the contributors may not be the those of the editors. Adverts and advertisers Your Cotswold Link appearing in Cotswold Link Magazine carry no implied recommendation from the magazine or the publishers. All rights reserved. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press. Cotswold Link Magazine cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Outgoing Council Chairman gives cash boost to official charities The departing Chairman of Cotswold District Council, Cllr Clive Bennett, has boosted the funds of two charities that received his official support during his term in office – Garrison Girls and Scoo-B-Doo. During the first meeting of the new Council since the recent local elections, Cllr Bennett announced that events he had organised had raised almost £559 for each charity – a grand total of about £1,117. Garrison Girls was established by his daughter, Sarah Bennett Thurston, to help tackle post-traumatic stress disorder, which can develop after exposure to one or more terrifying events that threaten or cause grave physical harm and even loss of life. The charity helps fund treatment for former and serving military personnel who have this disorder

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and also supports family members who can also undergo ‘vicarious traumatisation.’ Scoo-B-Doo supports the neonatal unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in caring for sick and premature babies from Gloucestershire and beyond. Over 80% of the equipment used for this purpose has been funded by the charity which aims to ensure that the babies are given the best possible care. For more information about Garrison Girls see www.garrisongirls.com More details about Scoo-B-Doo can be found at www.scoo-b-doo. info and you can also find out more by calling 07917 462727.

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Opens Its Doors to the Public Cherry Press, specialists in the traditional letterpress printing of stationery, has opened its doors to the public for the first time in their vintage inspired shop front and studio premises at Braithwaite House, High Street, Chipping Campden. Cherry Press had until recently operated from a small workshop which housed their precious printing presses, lovingly named Marigold – a Heidelberg 10x15 windmill, and Martha – a Crown Folio Arab, both of which are fondly maintained and cared for to safeguard their original condition and heritage. Owner of Cherry Press, David Lewis, said, “There is nothing as beautiful as the handcrafted quality of letterpress printing. Founded over five

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centuries ago, the letterpress printing technique originally utilised raised lead type to produce printed imagery. At Cherry Press, we believe in these techniques and practice the same principles using traditional machinery. When lovingly handcrafting stationery, we transfer the design into a photo polymer plate to obtain both great detail and a deep impression like no other process. To ensure the design sinks into the printed area, we have searched far and wide to source some of the best boards and papers available. Together, our techniques and high quality materials ensure designs have excellent definition to create a lasting impression. We look forward to wowing you with what we think is the most beautiful printing process in the world.”

Customers can see examples of the range of Cherry Press stationery, which includes full wedding suites, business cards and notebooks, plus an exciting new range of products that really are out of the ordinary; perfect gifts for all ages including apothecary jars, candles and key rings fashioned from old wooden letterpress type at the new shop which is open 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Saturday, occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays.

........................................................................................... 01386 244150 / 07429 923497 / cherrypress.co.uk Cherry Press, Braithwaite House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HB.

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W E N businesses

s e c i v r e s & in & around our area

“New To The Area” is a new business feature specifically designed to help new businesses and those that are offering new businesses and services to promote themselves cost effectively. Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price (Advert sizes available: 1/8 and

¼) and they will receive the equivalent space in complimentary editorial*. This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 15,200 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available. * Editorial must be supplied completed.

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New Premises for local business First Avenue Supplies recently opened a new shop / warehouse in Moreton-in-Marsh. Company MD Ian Temple lives in Moreton - In Marsh and he was keen to develop the work and outdoor clothing, embroidered clothing business in this area (Their other branch being in Milton Keynes) and after a fast growing period, First Avenue moved to a larger shop / warehouse facility at Fosseway Business Park (Cox’s Yard) in Moreton - in Marsh on 1st June. They have stocks of their polo shirts, fleeces, jackets, gloves, work trousers / coveralls, walking boots, safety footwear, examples of their embroidered personalised clothing (They have 2 specialised embroidery machines) plus a range of cleaning products and Sealey hand tools. A friendly, helpful attitude, keenly priced products and excellent service is the proud motto of First Avenue Supplies. Unit 19, Fosseway Business Park Stratford Road, Moreton in Marsh GL56 9NQ Tel: 01608 652290 www.firstavenuesupplies.co.uk

JACQUELYNE MORISON HYPNOTHERAPY TRAINING The HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER COURSE with Jacquelyne Morison Hypnotherapy Training is designed for those who wish to become sincere and dedicated professional practitioners of analytical hypnotherapy as a psychotherapeutic and stress-trauma management discipline. The HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER COURSE focuses principally on Analytical Hypnotherapy or Hypnoanalysis – a therapeutic approach which Jacquelyne Morison has pioneered and promoted for 20 years. The analytic approach centres on dealing with the underlying originating cause of the client’s distress by providing a deeply investigative therapeutic environment. Analytical Hypnotherapy practice means not just treating the client’s symptoms superficially or providing a method of coping with life’s problems but actually handling cases of intense psychological malaise by resolving dilemmas naturally and effortlessly at the root of the problem. The client can thus deal with distressing conditions, such as really deep-seated fears, crippling anxieties, stubborn habit disorders, low confidence, stressfultraumatic manifestations, relationship difficulties, grief-bereavement issues and the devastating effects of childhood abuse, neglect and abandonment. Analytical Hypnotherapy can, of course, still equally be applied to relatively simple problems for which clinical hypnotherapy is popularly renown, such as weight management, smoking cessation and pain management, without inferring that hypnotherapy is a quick-fix methodology and, thereby, giving the profession a disreputable name. Jacquelyne is a wonderful teacher whose approachable, accommodating demeanour makes studying to be a hypnotherapist a life-changing experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this course for anyone seeking a stimulating and holistic approach to hypnotherapy training. Kazia Tyszka-Baxter, Kazia Tyszka-Baxter Hypnotherapy, Kent

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Local business opens new foot clinic Local Foot Health Practitioner Ramona Gogolos is delighted to announce that her successful business is now expanding and she is opening a new foot health clinic in Burford. We spoke to Ramona about her exciting plans for the business: “The business has done really well for the past few years but clients have often remarked to me that they would love to call in to a clinic to see me and have their treatments in a peaceful but professional environment.”

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Ramona will be holding a Verucae Clinic for Bookings Made on Opening Day: 3rd July adults and children every Tuesday from 4-6pm and she is excited to meet her new customers at the clinic’s opening day on Friday 3rd July. People are invited to call in and meet her for a glass of champagne and those making bookings on the 3rd July will get a 15% discount. We look forward to seeing you there! Unit 2, Castles Yard, Pyatts Lane, Burford, OX18 4SJ 07884 328091 / ramona.gogolos@yahoo.co.uk

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Historic Cotswolds boutique hotel, restaurant and pub appoints new General Manager and Head Chef Recently transformed from tired Cotswold hotel and boozer to stylish boutique retreat with restaurant and inn, The Porch House, located in the centre of the picturesque Cotswolds market town of Stowon-the-Wold, claims to be ‘England’s oldest Inn’. This Spring, The Porch House has appointed two new senior members of staff; Alex Davenport Jones is now general manager and Damian Roberts is head chef. The Porch House has also just launched its own Brakspear-brewed ‘Porch House’ ale, available from today at the Bar. Formerly General Manager of The Bell and the Dragon at Odiham, since October 2014, Alex previously founded Fat Grape Ltd – which he describes as simi-

lar to eBay, but for wine lovers, which he ran successful for two years. Alex also spent 12 years as director and landlord of both The Seven Tuns in Chedworth and The Chequers Inn, Cassington, an eight bedroom boutique hotel restaurant and pub, following three years as GM of the Hotel Farinet in Verbier. Alex also spent three years building corporate wine investment portfolios for worldwide clientele in Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia, and worked for Hennessy Cognac in France for a year. Alex has a degree in French & Spanish and a WSET diploma in Fine Wines and Spirits and has traveled widely (75+countries at the last count!).

Head chef, Damian Roberts, previously worked for The Lucky Onion Group, as Head Chef of The Chequers Inn, Churchill. He has also worked in London and at the 5* Hotel Dorint in Majorca. Damian cites Spanish chef, Victor Garcia as a major culinary inspiration, and he describes his own preferred style of cooking as Modern British. Damian is passionate about using the best local, seasonal produce he can find. Damian is currently working on a new summer menu with Brakspear’s executive head chef, Antony Ely.

New Shared Director begins work Christine Gore began work in June as a Shared Strategic Director for both Cotswold and West Oxfordshire District Councils. A planner by profession, she also has post-graduate qualifications in management and business studies. Christine was previously the Director of Planning and Environmental Services, and also Corporate Services, at Aberdeenshire Council, one of the largest unitary authorities in Scotland. She has also worked for several local authorities in England during her planning career - South Oxfordshire, Waveney, Manchester City and Liverpool City. She is looking forward to the challenge presented by her new role which will oversee a wide range of work including planning, democratic services, environmental and regulatory services, and leisure and community services: “The work of a local Council touches every nearly resident at some stage – whether it is

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The Porch House Digbeth Street Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1BN 01451 870 048 book@porch-house.co.uk www.porch-house.co.uk Opening hours Monday - Friday 8am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 11pm

processing a planning application, collecting waste or even organising elections. I see this new job as an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the quality of peoples’ lives and my priority is to provide the best possible service for the residents that we serve.

government is demanding maximum efficiency from the local government sector.”

“Although I have managed shared services in the past, this is the first time that I have taken on a shared post myself and I am very keen to get to grips with this new way of working. I am also looking forward to being involved in the 2020 Vision programme which envisages Cotswold, West Oxfordshire, Cheltenham, and Forest of Dean Councils determining their own policies, priorities and decisions, supported by a small number of expert advisors who will commission and monitor services either from the private and voluntary sectors or from local authority-owned service delivery companies. There is scope for big savings to be made through going down this route at a time when the

Christine is a native of East Yorkshire but regards this area as her second home: “My first taste of this region was when I worked at South Oxfordshire Council and I am delighted to be back. My husband and I will be living in Cirencester which is one of my favourite towns in England, and we have both loved the whole Cotswolds area for many years. Aberdeen was also a beautiful place to live but I am looking forward to a slightly warmer climate!”

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Do You Find The School Holidays Stressful?

A Good Read

School holidays are not necessarily stress free. Parents can plan with the best intensions producing a meticulous time table for their children over the holiday period. Then the unexpected happens and the time tabled activity is cancelled leaving the children anxious so tensions build up.

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Parents need to be reminded that their children do not need to have all their school holiday time tabled for them to a minute detail. One solution to the above scenario is to sit everyone down and discuss the situation in order to find alternative solutions. This could even mean allowing the children more free time, which may be no bad thing, because our children do need time for some quiet self-reflection.

n Nigel Slater

Subtitled ‘The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table’, this is an extended love letter to British food over the last forty years. If you have fond memories of sharing a box of Black Magic at Christmas or spooning jam over school rice pudding, then this is for you.

However should the tensions begin to escalate then there are some wellknown techniques that can help the mind relax:

Anyone who owns one of Nigel Slater’s cookbooks will know that there is as much pleasure to be had from reading the recipes as there is from following them. He writes about food with passion, knowledge and honesty, admitting his fondness for Heinz Tomato Ketchup , Smarties and other non-gastronomic treats. Here, he devotes short chapters (often no more than a paragraph or two) to a whole range of peculiarly British delights. Some are drawn from childhood memories, such as his father’s unsuccessful experiment with a coffee percolator (it ends up packed away next to the Christmas tree lights) or his mother’s blancmanges. Others are more contemporary and tells of the delight to be had from a visit to the fishmonger or the ritual of a Saturday farmers’ market. All are well written, funny and evocative. Whether you read this from cover to cover, or simply scan the chapter headings for whatever takes your fancy, this is a perfect book for thinking about food – and despite Slater’s reservations the last chapter will probably send you out to the shops for a packet of Pink Wafers!

• Slow deep breaths can help lower the blood pressure and heart rate. Ideally one should lie down or sit in a comfy chair and breathe slowly in and out with a regular rhythm. • Close your eyes for a few seconds; it is an easy way to regain calm and focus. • Give your hands a massage; this can be especially helpful for people who spend a lot of time typing on a keyboard. • Squeeze a stress ball. First squeezing in one hand then the other helps relieve the tension. • Have a good stretch to relieve the tension in your muscles. Should you have more time available hold the stretch for a few seconds then relax. This method can be extended by applying the stretch in turn to various muscle groups such as the face, neck, shoulders, arms, legs, wrists and hands. • If possible walk away from the environment that is causing the stress and fill 5 minutes of time on your own. Even better if you can, find a sunny spot to give you time to gather your thoughts. • Go for a quick walk. A simple exercise which is a great stress reliever.

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Why is Snot Green? n Glenn Murphy

Want to see a nine year old boy (or indeed, a thirty-nine year old boy) reading? Well, buy a copy of this book and that’s what you’ll get. In fact, you’ll get more than that. Written by a member of staff from the Science Museum, this book answers those questions you’ve always wanted to ask – ‘Could you dig your way to Australia?’ (Come on, admit it – you tried to on the beach when you were seven), ‘Are people with bigger heads cleverer?’ and’ Why do we walk on two legs?’ for example – as well as some – ‘Do spiders have ears?’– that might never have occurred to you. Each question is answered in conversational style, anticipating the reader’s responses and taking the explanation further. Whilst there is a fairly heavy concentration on the grosser side of science – poo, snot and gas feature heavily – there’s also plenty of technical terminology and you really do learn something new on every page. Even how to stop an ice-cream headache – so well worth a read for that alone! .................................................................................................................................. By Kath Bennett

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• Listen to your favourite music, but ensure that this does not interfere with any other person’s privacy. • Have some flowers around the house and smell the scent. Colourful flowers have a calming effect on many people. • Stroke and cuddle a pet, if you are fortunate enough to have one they can help you relax and forget your problems. • Read a book or a magazine for 10 minutes. • Spend a few minutes in the garden. The above methods are quick and relatively easy ways of relaxing, but by far the best method is to take regular exercise. The National Health Service refer to it on their web site as the “miracle cure”; it can reduce your risk of major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by 50% and what is more it is free. When we exercise, our bodies release hormones which make us calmer and use up other hormones that the body makes when it is stressed. By exercising regularly you will be amazed how much more relaxed we feel after a short workout such as a good walk. It also boosts the self-esteem, which makes a person feel happier. Wishing all readers happy, relaxing and stress free holidays these forthcoming weeks. For further information: http://greatist.com/happiness/40-ways-relax-5-minutes-or-less http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/ways-relievestress.aspx John Harris

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Out & About Community

children’s’ games, stalls, tombola, raffles, plant and book stalls, cream teas, a bar and a barbeque. ........................................................

9th - 20th July

n NCAA Summer Exhibition St Edward’s Hall, Stow on the Wold. Preview Thursday 9th July 6.30 to 8.00pm and then daily, 10am to 5pm until Monday 20th July, last day finish 1pm. View a fantastic collection of work, including landscapes, portrait, animals, photomontage, prints, pastels, oils, you name it we have it! A colourful display from the North Cotswold Arts Association amateur and professional artists all at very competitive prices. www.sites.google.com/a/ northcotswoldsarts.org/ncaa ........................................................

11th July

n The Nelson Trust 30th Anniversary Fete and Family Fun Day 2.30-4.30pm (admission free) The Nelson Trust in Stroud will be launching their 30th Anniversary Celebrations with a Fete and Family Fun Day. Something for everyone: the popular Big Brunch Band will provide the musical vibes; Grand Prize Draw; School of Larks Circus; bouncy castle; dog show; and lots of fun side shows. At Star Centre, Hope Mills Business Park, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2SE www.nelsontrust.com/fete ........................................................

19th July

n Naunton Classic And Vintage Transport Show and Fete Entrants are encouraged to bring their cars, bikes, etc. along by 10am with gates opening to the public at 12.00 and closing at 16.00hrs. We have already been promised cars from a range of manufacturers including: Jaguar, Audi and Vauxhall. Those interested in the event can go the dedicated web site: www.nauntonclassicandvintagetansportshowandfete.co.uk to download the entry form. We will again be combining elements of a traditional village show with the classic vehicles that will include

23rd July

n Moth Night July is the busiest time of the year for our moths with a huge variety of brightly coloured species on the wing – the perfect time to learn about these fascinating nocturnal insects. Join Warwickshire moth expert Bob Cox with the rest of the BBC N Deavour moth group as we discover more about our native moths. After an introductory presentation there’ll be demonstrations of trapping techniques live in the arboretum followed by inspections and recordings of the moths we’ve found. The event will go on until well past midnight but please feel free to leave whenever you wish. 8.30pm onwards Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children, on sale at Batsford Arboretum or by calling 01386 701441. www.batsarb.co.uk. ........................................................

25th July

n Compton Abdale Village Fete Traditional Village Fete set in attractive gardens. Stalls include: Produce, Plants, White Elephant, Tombola, Books, Girls’ Goodies. Activities area including Plate Smashing, Bulls Eye, Fun Dog Show. Teas & Ice Creams. Gloucester Excelsior Silver Band. Lower Farm, Compton Abdale. (Just off A40 near Northleach) 1.30pm - 4.15pm. Admission £2.50. Children & Parking Free ........................................................

25th July:

n Swanfest 2 ~ Folk, Ale & Cider Festival Starring Barbara Dickson - Live! B.B.Q Lunches served from 1pm. Festival Starts at 2pm. Tickets £22.50 available from The Swan At Ascott-under-Wychwood or the Wychwood Folk Club www.swanatascott.com ........................................................

Saturday 5th September 2015 Get your tickets today!

Over 300 trade stands selling everything from farm equipment and gardening gear to designer clothes and toys, as well as a wide selection of food and drink in our Country Larder Food Hall. All of this is complemented by a full day of family entertainment.

Batsford Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, GL56 0AB Tel: 0870 877 7409 www.moretonshow.co.uk 16

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8th August

n Charity Barn Dance In memory of Rev Martin Reed and Mel Norman. Raising money for the British Heart Foundation and Withington Primary School. Dancing to Baily’s Beads (5 piece band) with caller John Boucher Bar, BBQ, Raffle and Auction. Upcote Farm, Withington, Home of 2000 trees. 7pm onwards. Tickets: Adults: £6, Child £3, Family £15. From: Withington School – 01242 890 349. Ann Norman The Cottage, Mill End, Northleach & Carys Reed – 01242 890 134 .........................................................

8th August

n Windrush Valley Flower Show and Fête From 1pm at the wonderful village hall, in the stunning Windrush valley. A delightful family day out in the country with Home Produce, BBQ, Silver Band, Games, Races and Competitions. Fun Dog Show and Gun Dog Scurry. 1pm to 4.30pm: Great Barrington. ........................................................

26th September

n Sing with Bob Chilcott Spend a day singing the choral music of the world-famous composer and conductor, Bob Chilcott, led by the composer himself in Shipton-underWychwood church. All singers welcome, of any level of ability or experience. For details, please tel: 01993 831242 or visit www.wychwoodbenefice.org.uk/ come-and-sing ........................................................

Chedworth Roman Villa 11th – 26th July

n Festival of British Archaeology Join us for one of our specialist tours, enjoy our exhibition, take part in our hands-on activities and marvel at our display of Roman artefacts. See our website and planner for more details.

25th – 31st July

n The Romans are coming! Legio II Augusta, the premier Roman re-

enactment group are back with a taster of life in ancient Rome.

15th - 16th August

n Traditional crafts weekend Browse lots of different craft stalls and watch traditional craftsmen demonstrate their skills.

17th – 28th August

n Big Dig at Chedworth Roman Villa Excavations on the North Range of the Roman Villa continue as part of our five year archaeological programme. Watch first hand as our archaeologists discover this year’s exciting finds! Chedworth Roman Villa Yanworth, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ Phone: 01242 890256 ........................................................

Lodge Park 25th July

Take part in games on the lawn, with small prizes for the winners, and enjoy a picnic while you’re here. Explore the 1630’s grandstand, built solely for entertaining and gambling, and take a walk through the stunning Bridgeman Landscape, to visit the oak tree that has stood here since 1492.

15th & 16th August

Members of The Household re-enactors will be appearing at the National Trust property Lodge Park on August 15 and 16 from 11am-4pm. Visitors will see a little of the way in which infants and children were cared for, a range of period games and pastimes for adults and children, including some very rare mathematical artefacts, and an opportunity to see some of the types of food which were available in the 1600’s. Lodge Park, Aldsworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3PP Phone: 01451 844130 ........................................................ Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed. Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

All the charm of a traditional country show with something for everyone

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Rural Fair 6th September 2015 Lodge Farm, Ditchley Estate, Chipping Norton, OX7 4EU (Off the B4437 between Charlbury and Woodstock)

From morris dancers to ferret racing and bee keeping to basket making – join us for a day of celebrating all things rural at the 16th annual Wychwood Forest Fair The Wychwood Forest Fair, one of West Oxfordshire’s leading Green Country Shows, takes place this year at Lodge Farm, Ditchley Estate (off the B4437) on Sunday 6th September 2015. Set in a beautiful countryside location, at the heart of the ancient Wychwood Forest area, the Fair is a great family day out offering a wide range of entertainment, rural craft demonstrations, music, food and much, much more. Our large Arts and Crafts marquee, offers many opportunities to browse and buy interesting items and see local businesses showcasing their products and services. The ever popular Rural Craft Area, will be filled with demonstrators from dry stone walling to hedge laying, from beekeeping to basket making and even a chainsaw carver. Entertainers include Morris Dancers, Aunt Sally, Ferret Racing, Coconut Shy, Hatwells Fun Fair, and other Children’s Games. Local Food Producers will be much in evidence and Refreshments from Witney Rotary Club, John Kench’s Barbecue, plus vegetarian food with an eastern twist, and local Ice Cream, all of which can be eaten whilst listening to the Witney Town Band. The Wychwood Tea Tent, and Bar supplied by Wychwood Brewery will be much in evidence.

The Wychwood Project, who organise and run the Fair, is a registered charity that aims to inspire people to conserve and restore our unique local landscapes and habitats. In addition to the Project’s own display some 30 community and conservation groups will be promoting ways of “doing your bit” for the environment and for your community. All proceeds from this event go towards our on-going work of “Restoring Landscapes, Inspiring People” in the Wychwood area. For further details visit the Wychwood Project website at www.wychwoodproject.org.

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Holiday Letting Large Cottages What’s The Secret?

Cotswold Link interviews Character Cottages, to understand the local market for large holiday cottages

Owners of large houses are often under the impression that the demand for holiday letting is low. Can you shed some light on the market? The great news is that big properties in the Cotswolds, especially those with traditional character, do very well as holiday lets! To understand why, a good place to start is by looking at the history behind the area… The Cotswolds has a long history of working with wool, silk and other raw materials. As a result, many of the cottages in the area were built for the farm labourers and factory workers, and are quite small, typically with one or two bedrooms. Larger properties are less common and, consequently, this creates a restricted supply of big houses for the holiday letting market. Many people are surprised to learn that the underlying demand for large holiday lets in the Cotswolds is very high. The central location of the Cotswolds makes it the perfect location

for large groups of people, who want to get together to celebrate an event, such as a 60th birthday party, family gathering or a university reunion. Hotels often don’t appeal to large groups, as they sometimes lack the desired communal feel and can often be too expensive. A further attribute of the demand for big Cotswold houses is that, being event driven, it is less impacted by seasonality. For example, if Grandma’s 70th birthday happens to be in January, then that’s when the group will want to book their break, regardless of the fact that this is traditionally a quieter month for holiday letting. This means large properties can command strong prices throughout the year.

demand, our experience has been that large holiday homes perform exceptionally well in the Cotswolds. For example, we have successfully generated more than £90,000 per annum of gross income, from over 55 bookings, for a beautiful, detached, six bedroomed house in the North Cotswolds. At Character Cottages we are very experienced at maximising the returns on large properties. We can offer owners a wide range of support and advice, including furnishing, pricing, occupancy, security deposits and overall property management. To find out what your large house can do for you, just get in touch with us!

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The Nelson Trust celebrates 30 Years We know that addiction is a very real problem in our society. It is a fact that one in three people will know someone with a drink problem. In Gloucestershire alone over ninety thousand people have a problem with alcohol and drugs. It’s not an easy subject to talk about but, then again, the Nelson Trust has never done easy and this year the Trust is celebrating 30 years of helping people with addiction to change their lives for good. That’s something to celebrate. On Saturday 11th July, The Nelson Trust will be launching its 30th Anniversary celebrations with a Fete and Family Fun Day between 2.30 and 4.30pm at the Star Centre, Hope Mills Business Park, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2SE. The success of the organisation is largely down to the backing of donors, supporters, volunteers and professionals in the public and voluntary sectors across the county. This massive network has enabled many people to get the help they need to overcome their addictions and rebuild their lives. They want to celebrate their 30 years with the local community. The popular Big Brunch Band will be providing the musical vibes whilst children get their faces painted and let off steam on the bouncy castle. There’s something for everyone, from traditional Trap the Rat and a Coconut Shy to the School of Larks Circus and a dog show. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. On the day, the Trust will be reuniting many past clients and their families, as well as bygone staff, saying a big thank you to everyone

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for all their support over the last 30 years. It took two inspiring people, Roy and Mary Brash, to make a difference to the lives of those dealing with addiction. In 1985, they made a brave leap into the unknown and invested their life savings into The Nelson Inn, Brimscombe, Stroud, creating the first abstinence-based residential rehab centre in Gloucestershire. Over the years, the charity learnt how to turn people’s lives around. It has grown and grown, helping well over 2,000 individuals and families to find independence, confidence and stability after addiction and chaos. They were one of the first rehab centres to provide resettlement housing. They now have four homes with capacity for 23 people, enabling them to make the transition from rehab into independent living where they can start to contribute to society. As Chief Executive John Trolan explains, ‘Our belief is that everyone has the potential to overcome their addiction and enjoy independence from drugs and alcohol, if they can get the right support at the right time. We provide a tailored, individual programme for each new client and the whole aim of our programme is lifelong recovery. We recognise that many people develop an addiction as a result of trauma or abuse in their early life: they are very vulnerable when they first come into treatment. We work sensitively to help people move forward, rebuild their confidence and self-belief. That is why the vast majority of our clients are able to overcome their addiction and go on to achieve great things with their lives.’

The Nelson Trust launches the 30th Anniversary Appeal, Stand with Us, calling on everyone in Gloucestershire to give it up for someone they hold dear who struggles with addiction. 30 years of passion for recovery comes to fruition – join them in donating to help more people get the treatment they need: www. nelsontrust.com/standwithus. Find out about the 30th Anniversary Fete and Family Fun Day here: www.nelsontrust.com/fete. If you can’t make it, you can enter their celebration Prize Draw to win one of four family days to a top West Country attraction. Remember to sign up to The Nelson Trust 30th Anniversary Stand with Us appeal at www. nelsontrust.com/standwithus.

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WOMEN proud to wave off and welcome home their husbands from global battle zones will joyously sing out to launch a biennial celebration. The Military Wives Choir, Brize Norton, is a curtain raiser for the Stow Cotswold Festival on 4th July – American Independence Day. The singers perform at 7.30pm the day before in St Edward’s Church under the banner Music at Stow. The rousing concert aptly marks the community day’s theme of the United States’ freedom. Resolving conflict has brought Stow-on-the-Wold together with the US town of Appomattox, near Virginia, in a unique Friendship Link. Stow saw the last major skirmish of the English Civil War in 1646 at which the Parliamentarians routed the Royalists at The Battle of Stow. Appomattox witnessed The Battle of Appomattox Court House,

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one of the American Civil War’s final clashes in 1865. On Festival day, market stalls, crafts and a host of games kick off at 10am. USA vehicles will be on display with rides on offer, along with family attractions including children’s fancy dress, a carousel, face painters, giant snakes and ladders, a roaming Magic Man and a story teller. Children and adults can come up with some ‘barking’ ideas for the best-dressed dog contest and test their skills in town centre treasure hunts and a community competition in the church. Live music features on the stage in the afternoon. Stow Square then hosts a Square Dance until 10.30pm. Tickets for the Military Wives Choir are £12, now available from the Borzoi Bookshop, Stow and www.musicatstow.com

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Water without the guilt Who remembers their dad hosing the garden on warm summer evenings? We always seemed to have a lush lawn when I was a child, apart from the summer of 1976 when hosepipes were banned and we all used stand-pipes for weeks. But nowadays hosepipes are the horticultural equivalent of a bad taste joke: out of style and somewhat frowned upon. But gardens need water to survive so what can we do? Well the truth is, we have more than enough water in the UK to sustain an average garden, but it tends to fall in the winter when all the plants are dormant. A water butt is a simple, economical solution for most urban gardens. Butts will catch the rainwater from your gutter and store it until it’s required. They typically hold between 100 and 300 litres depending on size. You can now buy huge rainwater tanks which hold up 1000 litres and are great if you have the space. There are also underground storage tanks which hold over 2500 litres! With special attachments, stored rainwater can be fed into hoses and sprinklers, so you can use them guiltfree. However, if you want to make the most of your saved water then irrigation systems are the best choice. They typically reduce the amount of water you use by 70-90%, which is a huge saving. Here are a few tips for getting the best from an irrigation system. Ground preparation is really im-

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portant. Dig in lots of home-produced compost, well rotted horse manure, or spent mushroom compost. This organic matter will help the soil retain any moisture it receives. Make sure the irrigation lines run under the tips of the branches rather than at the base of the plant. This will water the roots more efficiently. Make sure you mulch. Mulch can be a membrane, gravel, bark chips or cocoa shells. The aim is to keep moisture in the soil. I favour organic mulches because they gradually rot down and can be dug in to improve the soil texture further. A few simple measures will ensure that your garden stays green this summer without costing the earth! Plants for Dry Spaces • Alliums - the huge ones look great • Cistus - Rock Rose • Euphorbia - my favourite, very architectural • Helianthemum - Sun Rose • Lavender - plant near patios for the fragrance • Santolina • Sedum - almost indestructible! • Senecio - the sunshine plant • Thyme

July gardening tips For recently planted large shrubs or trees, leave a hose trickling around the base for an hour. The same goes for established plants in very dry periods - pay particular attention to camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas which will abort next season’s flowers if they get too dry. Mulch around the roots when moist to help avoid this. Recently planted hedges are best watered with a trickle hose (a length of old hose punctured with little holes) left running for an hour or so. Ensure trees or shrubs planted in the last couple of years on lawns or in areas of rough grass have a circle of clear earth around them - this must be kept clear or grass will prevent essential moisture getting through. Mulching with bark or compost will help. The key to successful planting, whether it be a shrub, tree, perennial or bedding plant is to water in well. Soak the rootball in a bucket until no air bubbles come to the surface, dig the planting hole, fill with water and allow to drain away. Place the plant in the hole, fill with soil, firm gently and water well with a watering can - this will give the plant a huge advantage over one planted with a dry rootball in a dry hole and watered only on the surface.

Hoe beds and borders to get rid of annual weeds, like bitter cress and chickweed. If it’s dry, attack perennial weeds like ground elder and the like with systemic weed killer painted onto the leaves and trail tips of bindweed into jam jars full of the same. Remember systemic weed killers are indiscriminate and will kill anything they contact. If you don’t have time to do this, at least cut the culprits down to prevent them from setting seed. Keep your pond topped up with fresh water - a build up of algae in warm weather can be toxic, if not fatal, for animals. Pests Pests love warm weather, so be on your guard! Caterpillar and aphid infestations can be dealt with by hand if caught early enough, but should the situation career out of control you will have to resort to insecticides or grin and bear it! Greenfly and blackfly especially love the heat and don’t forget aphids and other sap-sucking insects can transmit viruses so don’t give in to the sympathy vote. Try to attract beneficial insects by growing a wide variety of plants - ladybirds and their larvae are consummate aphid predators, as are lacewings and even wasps.

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Badger catches wasps and rats in Cotswolds! Summer is just around the corner and warmer weather is finally on the way. This is normally good news for most of us but the rise in temperature also has its downsides, including the inevitable increase in the number of householders who are bothered by pests. In Cotswold District, two pest control officers – Alex Badger in the north and Steve Floyd in the south – are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Wasps tend to be the biggest problem during the summer and there are always rats, mice and other vermin to deal with. Alex has also recently acquired a new qualification in wildlife control measures using aluminium phosphide, which means that he is now able to deal with more vermin control problems which impact on the farming community, including damage caused by rats, rabbits, and moles. Alex has been doing this work for over 21 years and clearly enjoys it: “Those calling for our services are usually very pleased to see me and Steve. They realise that we carry out all treatments as humanely as possible, only using approved products and adhering to strict health and

safety measures. For obvious reasons, we have more call-outs in the summer and it’s sometimes hard to keep on top of the workload when wasps are a particular menace. Nevertheless, there is never a dull moment and the days just fly by.” He describes the Cotswolds as a ‘healthy’ haven for vermin such as rats: “As this district is largely rural, rats tend not to carry as many diseases as they might in large urban settlements. Nevertheless, they are still a significant threat to householders and crop up in domestic, commercial and agricultural premises. The 2007 floods caused particular problems because they migrated to places where they wouldn’t have been normally.” In his spare time, Alex is a countryman through and through. He has competed twice in the England national gun dog team, having trained

an English springer spaniel to gain field trial champion status, and is also currently a spaniel judge with the Kennel Club: “I have a deep love of the countryside, and it is a pleasure to travel around the Cotswolds keeping pests at bay, especially at this time of year when the whole area looks stunning.”

Above: Alex Badger with his array of pest control equipment.

For further details about the Council’s pest control service – including prices – please see: www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/environment/environmental-health/animal-control-welfare/ pest-control/

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Northleach residents have won a £700 award from Cotswold District Council for their efforts to create a green community. At the heart of this is a new initiative known as Streetbank, a UK-wide movement of people who share with their neighbours boosting local communities. People are tapping into a new kind of wealth – a greener, friendlier kind, where borrowing is the new buying. Set up in January, the Northleach Streetbank community quickly grew to some 60 members. Within a month they had entered and won a prize worth £700 in a gRRReen Awards competition which was run by Cotswold District Council in conjunction with their waste service provider Ubico Ltd and the Gloucestershire Joint Waste Partnership. The council’s competition challenged local communities in the Cotswolds to come up with ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to decrease the amount of waste being sent to landfill. And this is exactly what the Streetbank

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Photo: Members of Northleach Streetbank with youngsters from the local Primary School

group in Northleach is doing. Using a free website, members share within their community. Be it lending ladders, borrowing buggies or swapping sewing machines, they’re borrowing not buying. The result? Less waste and less clutter. Northleach resident and Streetbank champion Jenny Moss is confident this is just the beginning: “It all started when I needed a roof box, and it occurred to me that rather than buy a new one, maybe one of my neighbours would have one I could borrow. And that maybe there was a way of finding out if other people in my community would want to borrow and lend things to others in the town. I did some digging around online and

discovered streetbank. Very quickly I set a group up in Northleach. It’s really easy to join and use and is a great way of bringing a community together.” Cabinet Member for the Environment and Communities at Cotswold District Council, Cllr Sue Coakley, was full of praise for Jenny’s initiative: “When the Streetbank group applied for the GRRReen competition we had no hesitation in awarding them a £700 prize because they had such impressive plans for increasing the recycling and reuse of everyday items, while also reducing consumption of new goods. We also felt that this was a good model which could be replicated across the whole District.

People are buying more items than ever before and an increasing number of quality goods are being thrown away. This is why it was so heartening to learn that the Northleach Streetbank group has been connecting with local groups and businesses such as the Town Council, Northleach Primary School, Fosse Lions Club and the church to raise their profile and attract more people to share resources. I also understand that they are working towards a Streetbank Day which will showcase their achievements and encourage even more sharing.” If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information please visit www.streetbank.com

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NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft to reach Pluto on 14th July

The New Horizons spacecraft was launched on January 19th 2006 and after a journey of nine and a half years will finally reach Pluto on July 14th where it will spend a reconnaissance study of what was once our most distant planet (now reclassified as a dwarf planet). Pluto is nearly 3 billion miles (5billion Kilometres) from Earth and New Horizons has been travelling at just under 750,000 miles a day on its approach. The main concern is encountering hazards and the team has until July 4th to divert the spacecraft to one of 3 alternate routes if any dangers are found.

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Pluto was discovered by the American Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 and is situated on the edge of what is known as the Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt starts approximately from the orbit of Neptune which is 30 Astronomical Units from the Sun and continues for a further 20 Astronomical Units, please note that our solar system still continues for a distance of between 5,000 and 100,000 Astronomical Units (figures taken from NASA). Because of its elliptical orbit Pluto’s distance from the Sun can vary from 30 to 50 Astronomical Units. It is planned for New Horizons to head further into the Kuiper Belt once the Pluto mission is completed. Pluto has 5 moons named Charon, Nix, Hydra, Styx and Kerberos the latter 4 of these moons have been discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. At the time of writing this article, new discoveries are presently being made on the surprising behaviour of Pluto’s Moons.

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July 7th - The Earth is at perihelion that is; it is at its furthest distance from the Sun. Planets: Mercury: Not visible during July/August Venus: In conjunction with Jupiter on 1st July (22.30hours look NW). They then drift apart from each other. Mars: Not good for observation. Jupiter: In conjunction with Venus on 1st July (22.30 hours look NW). Slowly

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A holiday is a wonderful opportunity to relax and take things easy, but it’s also when we place extra demands on our car. Whether planning a break on UK soil, or a trip by ferry to the continent, chances are that our motor is going to travel more miles than usual, and this could bring about unwanted trouble if we don’t take precautions. Holiday car-breakdowns are misery-inducing. I have vivid memories of steam billowing out of our car’s engine one summer as a teenager, and of my dad fixing up some temporary repair that involved a pop bottle. Amazement that he had the know-how to do such a thing (I had up to this point branded him as a mechanophobe, if there is such a thing) didn’t make up for the frustration of being cooped up in a hot and stuffy car when I should have been out in the sunshine enjoying myself! Most car faults are simple things which could easily be avoided by a pre-holiday inspection. So, at least a week before you are due to go away, carry out these simple checks to reduce the risk of your dream break turning into a holiday nightmare!

(Above) Artistic Impression of New Horizons Approaching Pluto and Charon its largest Moon (Courtesy of NASA)

The Mission

The mission will help us gain a better understanding of other worlds towards the edge of our Solar System. New Horizons will fly over Pluto at an altitude of 7,800 miles (12,500 km). If it were to fly over the Earth at this altitude then it could take individual photographs of buildings. The objectives include: • Mapping the geology of Pluto, Charon and the smaller moons, • Measuring where possible their temperatures. • Examine the atmosphere of Pluto and search for a possible atmosphere around Charon. To do this the spacecraft has a collection of scientific instruments including cameras, spectrometers, plasma detectors and dust detectors New Horizons is designed to collect and store as much data as it can and will be sending this information to Earth over a 16 month period long after it has left the lonely dwarf planet.

• First, check that your car won’t be due for an MOT or service while you’re away. • Next, check all the fluid levels – engine oil and coolant; brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs; screen wash; automatic transmission fluid if appropriate – and top up if required. • Inspect the fan belt for cracks and separation of the belt plies and get a new one fitted if necessary. Consider carrying a spare.

For further information: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/videos/index.html disappears and is in solar conjunction (on opposite side of Sun to Earth) in late August. Saturn: Visible during both July and August. During August there is a window of a few hours prior to it setting before midnight (look South / South West). Meteors July 26th – delta Aquarids July 29th – alpha Capricornids August 12th – Perseids John Harris

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• Check the condition of the tyres, including the spare. Inspect for cuts, abrasions, bulges or embedded nails or stones. This could also be a good opportunity to use the jack and ensure it works properly!

> If you have to carry luggage on the roof, use a roof box to reduce drag. Alternatively load luggage on a roof rack as low as possible and wrap tightly in plastic sheeting. > If you are staying in one place for your holiday, take the roof rack or box off when you get there – you’ll save fuel on day trips. > Open windows cause extra drag. Try air vents first particularly on a motorway. > Once air conditioning has cooled the inside of the car, you may be able to turn it down or off.

> Don’t start the air conditioning if doors or windows are open. > Increase tyre pressures if carrying extra passengers or heavy luggage (Check the handbook). > Using a windscreen shade and opening up the car as soon as you get back to it will help to cool the inside. > Opening windows while you drive out of a car park will lower the inside temperature before you start the air conditioning.

• Check the tread and tyre pressure. If you are likely to be driving at sustained high speeds or with the car fully loaded, you may need to raise the pressure to higher than normal. • Check the condition of the wiper blades and clean them with a tissue dipped in screen wash concentrate. If they look damaged or if they smear a clean screen, renew them. • Make sure all external lights are functioning, including rear fog lights. • Try the horn, clean the windows and wipe the lamp lenses and door mirrors. • Finally, make sure you have a warning triangle, spare bulbs and a First Aid Kit, especially if you are travelling abroad as they are required in certain countries. Prevention is always better than cure, but don’t forget to take your breakdown cards and membership details – just in case!

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Gardening & Landscaping Andrew Ayre Gardens: p24 Cotswold Tool & Plant Hire: p25 Dowdeswell Forestry: p24 H & H Groundworks: p24 Montrose Property Maintenance: p1 Thomas Contracting: p27 Thomas Fox Landscaping: p25 Healthcare & Wellbeing Charles Wright Massage: p21 Cirencester Dental Practice: p21 Madeline James Counselling: p23 Ramona Gogolos Foot Health Professional: p11 Hearing Aids Hearing & Mobility Store: p23 Hire Cotswold Tool & Plant Hire: p25 Fosseway Tool Hire: p27 Home & Interiors Armstrong Interiors: p9 Cottonwood Interiors: p3 Country Bathrooms: p4 Country House Curtains: p13 Homechoice Blinds: p27 Jazzy Bee Designs: p4 Kreative Kitchens: p13 Parsons Flooring: p9 Woodburner Showroom: p13 Locksmiths Just Carpentry & Locks: p9

Metal Fabrication MRK Services: p25 Motoring ACM MOT, Truck & Bus Repair: p28 Cotswold Cars: p29 Dean Tyres & Exhausts: p29 Troopers Lodge Garage: p29 Oven Services Casio Oven Clean: p23 Cookers & Co: p23 Pets & Animals Dial A Dog Wash: p20 Painters & Decorators Geoffrey Ludlow Decorator: p9 Paul Dadge Painter & Decorator: p1 Richard Luckett Decorators: p13 Plumbing & Heating I.D Godden & Co: p6 Property Maintenance Coln Clearances: p27 Cotswold Traditional Joinery: p3 Get Rid Removals: p27 Hill-top Joinery: p4 Hooper Joinery: p13 Just Carpentry & Locks: p9 Montrose Property Maintenance: p1 Recycling Joe Gilder: p27

Removals Coln Clearances: p27 Get Rid Removals: p27 Renewable Energy Alderminster Solar: p32 Sewing Sewing Tuition: p15 Sports & Leisure Runnerbean: p21 Laura Scarrott Personal Training: p21 Sound & Vision Cotswold Aerials: p31 Vision Repairs: p22 Vivid AV: p22 Travel & Tourism Character Cottages: p19 Tree Surgery Dowdeswell Forestry: p24 Tuition Cotswold Tutor: p15 Jacquelyne Morison Hypnotheraphy Training: p9 Sewing Tuition: p15 Window Cleaner P & M Sands: p3 Windows Milena Windows: p31 Workwear First Avenue Supplies: p3

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