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You boost the local economy - For every £1 spent with a small or medium-sized business 63p stayed in the local economy, compared to 40p with a larger business. You increase the value of your home - High streets populated with thriving independent businesses boost the prices of nearby homes. Discount stores and charity shops decrease home values in the area. It is more ethical - When you shop at local butchers, bakers, farm shops and green grocers, it is likely that a decent percentage of the produce has had a short fieldto-fork journey. As a bonus it means the food is likely to contain more nutrients and have less packaging You support local entrepreneurs - Head for your local artisan market. These help foster the talents of the next generation of British designers and retailers. There is a constant turnover of new products, and
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sellers listen to customers’ demands. From food to fledgling clothing designers there will be something for everyone. You help to build your local community - Bookshops, cafes and craft shops often drum up custom by hosting events, from reading groups to knitting clubs and children’s events. If local businesses are not supported, these fun local groups tend to disappear too.
You might get a better deal or some good advice - Local independent businesses can use their discretion to reward regular custom. Butchers will give advice on cooking times, and how large a joint you might need to feed a family gettogether, with some leftovers. Get to know your local traders. By Tom Hancock
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HQ Office Spaces Landing Soon in Upper Rissington Upper Rissington business owners will soon benefit from the arrival of HQ, providing flexible and affordable office space in what was once the Officers’ Mess at the old RAF base. From September 2018 HQ will provide a new base for a community of local businesses, entrepreneurs and creatives. There will be a mixture of permanent offices, hot desks and co-working areas, as well as meeting rooms, break-out areas and a kitchen with hot coffee on tap throughout the day. Eliminating the need to commute long distances or compete with the family when working from home, HQ will offer a local, stylish place to work and a social hub. HQ promises a slick business operation with superfast broadband and a simple, transparent monthly fee to cover all the basic business needs and running costs. Small business owners will be able to get on growing their business with no requirement to sign a long lease, signing up with HQ for as short a period as a month or simply hot desking to break up their work routine but not their bank balance. HQ aims to build a community of like-minded individuals in different sectors. There will be networking opportunities, link up events with local businesses and special rates to join the gym next door. At HQ there will be ample car parking and bike racks, as well as being in walking distance of the convenience store, cafÊ bar and other amenities. For further information please contact Nick Grant on nick@ hqoffice.co.uk or tel: 0203 372 4773
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National recognition for broadband coverage in Chedworth The Connected Britain awards have recognised the work undertaken in the Gloucestershire village of Chedworth by Gigaclear, under the Fastershire project, in the Community Improvement award.
ing speeds from 50 through 1000Mbps. Councillor Lynden Stowe, Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet Member for Economy, Skills and Growth and responsibility for Fastershire said, “We’re commit-
The awards that took place in London re-
ted to ensuring that
cently aim to promote the innovation and
homes and busi-
achievement of those companies who
nesses can access
now amongst some of the best connect-
are at the forefront of Britain’s digital
faster broadband and it is wonderful
ed communities in the country.”
transformation.
that Fastershire’s work with Gigaclear in
Gloucestershire County Council’s, Faster-
Chedworth has received this award.
Joe Frost, Gigaclear Business Development Director, said, “Chedworth is one
shire Broadband Project, in partnership
Fastershire’s rollout is continuing in oth-
of many villages in the Cotswolds where
with Herefordshire Council, is funding the
ers areas of the county and over the next
we and Fastershire have transformed
delivery of faster broadband to homes
two years the project will have increased
communications. Almost 500 residential
and businesses across the two counties.
superfast coverage to 98%.”
and business properties throughout the
Gigaclear were awarded the Fastershire
Local county councillor, Paul Hodgkinson,
delivery contract for the Cotswolds in
said, “Broadband access is vital for a
2015 and have provided ultrafast broad-
rural community like Chedworth and the
band to premises across the Cotswolds,
parish council, residents and myself have
To find out if your property can already
of which Chedworth was one of the
long petitioned for improved broadband
access faster broadband or where your
villages enabled. Gigaclear specialise
speeds.
property sits in the Fastershire rollout,
in transforming digital communications in rural communities by installing a new pure fibre broadband network offer-
We’re delighted that Chedworth is not only accessing faster broadband but is
village are now able to benefit from an ultrafast boost, catapulting them from their 1-3Mbps up to 1000Mbps today”.
visit www.fastershire.com and use the address checker.
Exciting new tourism project is launching soon A new tourism project led by the Cotswolds Tourism will help to promote tourism across the region following a successful bid to the Discover England Fund.
tourism with a focus on attracting visitors from the Nordic markets, Italy and Spain, dispersing visitors across the wider region and providing them with greater access to authentic local experiences.
The ‘Uncover the Cotswolds project - encompassing the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Wye Valley - has received funding of £250,000; it is one of a number of projects to benefit from Year 3 funding of the UK Government’s £40 million Discover England Fund, which is administered by VisitEngland. This involves a programme of activity to ensure that England stays competitive in the rapidly growing global tourism industry, through offering worldclass English tourism products to the right customers at the right time. The Fund is supported by match funding from partners in the public and private sectors. The project is aimed at driving inbound
Project leader for Cotswolds Tourism, Sally Graff, explains further: “I am delighted that we have secured this £250,000 funding and I would like to thank everyone involved in our successful bid. We will be developing world-class, authentic local tourism experiences, and creating tours which can be booked in totality or in part, via tour operators, with different budget options available.
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“We will focus on showcasing the incredible experiences available throughout the year to encourage more off peak visits and providing them with bookable itineraries to help them extend their stay.
“Supporting the many small businesses across the destination area to understand the travel trade opportunities is the key to unlocking the wider tourism experience. We will bring together the wider Cotswolds region, incorporating the destination management organisations of not only the Cotswolds but also the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, Marketing Cheltenham and Marketing Gloucester. Longer-term, we aim to extend to additional locations including Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, and Bath. Anyone interested in finding out more about how to get involved in the ‘Uncover the Cotswolds’ project should email cotswoldstourism@cotswold.gov. uk or register for updates via www. cotswolds.com or speak with their local tourism officer.
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Cabinet approves Council ceremonies celebrate £150,000 Bourton car park improvement works Armed Forces  Members of Cotswold District Council’s Cabinet have approved a £150,000 upgrade of the Rissington Road car park in Bourton-on-the-Water. The project will include: · Full resurfacing of the entire car park · Survey and subsequent maintenance works to drainage · Full re-lining, with re-design of the layout to include items such as pedestrian walkways, disabled parking, directional markings, and improved vehicle and aisle spacing. · Improved height and access barriers · Increased and improved lighting Commenting on the Cabinet decision, the CDC Member responsible for parking issues Cllr Chris Hancock said: “The proposed works will provide a much safer and more user-friendly car park at Rissington Road for both motorists and pedestrians. Carrying out these major structural and design upgrades will also result in much cheaper routine maintenance costs. “We know that the car park is very well used, especially during the peak holiday season, and we will ensure that the works do not start until after the summer. We will have to close the site for a while but we will aim to minimise any disruption. We will provide more details once plans are firmed up.”
Cotswold District Council hosted two flag raising ceremonies in June (at Cirencester and Moreton-in-Marsh) to commemorate Armed Forces Day. The ceremonies - held at CDC’s Trinity Road headquarters and its Moreton Area Centre - were attended by representatives of the British Legion, South Cerney-based 29 Regt, Royal Logistic Corps, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Squadron (Royal Wessex Yeomanry), military cadets from the Deer Park School, Cirencester, pupils from Dormer House School, Moreton, the public, and members and staff from the Council. CDC Chairman Cllr Julian Beale presided at both ceremonies and commented: “It was a privilege to lead the celebrations at both venues today and I was very pleased to see so many past and present representatives of the Armed Forces, students from local schools, and the public. This day is a time to pause and reflect on the magnificent contribution of members of our armed forces who strive to make our communities secure and also help maintain peace in many parts of the world.
of the end of the First World War. In the Cotswolds a number of commemorative events are planned, culminating in a weekend of celebration and remembrance in Cirencester on Armistice Day.
“This year is particularly poignant because many people at home and abroad will soon be commemorating the 100th anniversary
We’re ahead of the curve! First Publica AGM delivers upbeat results Publica Group has celebrated its first year in business by demonstrating that its ground-breaking not for profit model for partnership working is already exceeding expectations. The company was formed last year by four local authorities – Cheltenham Borough Council and Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire District Councils - working in partnership to deliver better services for local residents whilst identifying savings of £2.35 million over the first three years of operation. At Publica’s first AGM, held at the National Star College, Ullenwood on 24 July, councillors from all of the partner authorities were briefed on milestone achievements so far, including news that savings from November 2017 to March 2018 totalled over £400,000 more than initial estimates for that period.
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Oher highlights included: · 93% of key tasks are on target · Average time to recruit new staff has been reduced to six weeks · 120 members of staff have benefited from an increase in their annual leave allowance · Staff turnover remains at pre-partnership levels of 10% per annum
Commenting on the AGM presentation, Publica Chairman Dave Brooks said: “This is a very exciting time for Publica as we look to build on our excellent start. Our first priority is to keep on doing the day job really well, and we are managing to fulfil that brief across the partnership. We’re also investing additional effort in transforming service delivery as we aim to exceed customer expectations.
Looking to the future, Councillors noted that a modern pay and grading system (based on reward for excellent performance) will be in place by the end of the year. They were also informed that the major service areas will undergo a redesign to align more closely with customer needs by the end of March 2019. Under this new arrangement, employees will harness new technology to provide digitally enabled services whilst ensuring that those customers who need to can still interact with Councils face to face.
“Our people are the key to everything we do and we are developing and incentivising our staff to improve our services. Additionally, we are already outperforming our minimum business case financial targets. “To sum up, we’re ticking a lot of boxes from a standing start, which bodes very well for the future, and I would like to thank everyone involved in making our first year such a success.” For more information about the company, please go to: www.publicagroup.uk
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Raising money for FOCUS at the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre Four farming friends from the North Cotswolds, Di Hunt, Katherine Righton, Jane Slatter and Sarah Righton want to raise money for a charity that supported them. All four have had cancer in the last few years and were treated (and are still being looked after) at the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre which reaches a population of over 1,000,000 people. FOCUS aim to create a comfortable and positive environment for all staff and patients, investing in improvements to facilities in state of the art equipment and extra care over and above that provided by the NHS. Recent donations have enabled the charity to provide portable devices for continuous pain relief, reclining chairs which give a more comfortable experience when receiving chemotherapy, sky ceiling tiles providing patients with a more relaxing and calming experience during radiotherapy treatment and pneumatic compression pumps which enable home treatment for patients suffering from Lymphoedema, reducing swelling when fluid builds up. Thanks to the support of the local community these are just a selection of
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items that make a difference to cancer
“This is a cause close to my heart.
patient’s treatment when they visit the
Both my father and brother died of
Gloucestershire Oncology Centre.
cancer and my daughter had breast cancer. It is the most horrible disease
In classic Calendar Girl style they are
and anything we can do to make the
stripping off on farms in and around
experience better for both patients and
Moreton in Marsh to make a calendar
their families is worth supporting.
and such is the support in the farming community the Farming Females Feel-
To buy a calendar or to donate to F4
ing Fabulous (F4) have been joined by
go to:
friends and family members, all with
www.farmingfemalesfeelingfabulous.
their own cancer connections.
com Only £10 per calendar plus P & P and
The 2019 Calendar will be officially
every penny goes to the Focus Cen-
launched at the Moreton Show on 1st
tre as all production costs have been
September where the models will be
covered by sponsors. Go on, buy it! It’s
selling it personally. It will also be avail-
a great cause…”
able from their website as well as many local shops and businesses. The women have recruited celebrity cook, writer and TV presenter Prue Leith as their patron. She says:
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Drugs
A Good Read
in Schools
Shadows of the Workhouse n Jennifer Worth
There are not many people who have not seen, or at least heard of the BBC drama Call the Midwife. However, few are aware that the first series was based on the memoirs of midwife Jennifer Worth, and the women and families she encountered in the East End of London in the 1950s. She wrote a trilogy of memoirs and the second of these is Shadows of the Workhouse.
It used to be a cigarette behind the bike sheds but now it’s:
When we think of workhouses we tend to think of Dickens’ Oliver Twist. However, workhouses persisted until much later: the last ones only closed their doors in 1948. Among the communities that Worth worked in, many people were haunted by their recent memories and experiences in these institutions. There is Jane, who works with the midwives but as a child in the first decade of the 1900s grew up in a children’s workhouse as an unwanted child. Frank and Peggy, a brother and sister, were sent to the workhouse in 1908 when their parents died, their later lives forever affected by the harsh and uncaring institution they grew up in. As the workhouses fade from living memory this memoir provides a reminder of how they shaped the lives of countless men, women, and children.
Recognise any of the above collective names? I am not surprised if you don’t. They are the street names for some of the drugs that plague our society and are becoming an ever increasing problem in schools. This is not the most pleasing of subjects with which to enter a new school year but it is one that needs to be addressed.
Smart
At a recent parent meeting a Head Teacher is reported
n Kim Slater If a King or a President is killed it is headline news and everyone tries to find out who was responsible. But as 14-year-old Kieran points out, when it is a homeless man called Colin, no one really cares. No one, that is, except Kieran and he is going to find out. When he grows up he wants to be a reporter for Sky News, and he uses his artistic skills to draw and record what he sees. Art is an escape for Kieran, and he needs an escape because secrets are all around him. The biggest secrets seem to be in his own home. Kieran has learning difficulties and is a bit of a loner. Whilst Slater does not say directly, many readers have drawn clear comparisons to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, and there are certainly many very well written autistic traits displayed by Kieran. This debut young adult novel will almost certainly appeal to readers of Curious Incident.
to have said that the most difficult challenge s/he had was getting on top of the drug culture that was affecting some of the children in the school. I am not suggesting that there is a pandemic amongst our youngsters but it is serious enough to be of concern. Drugs are becoming more of an issue with our children than cigarettes ever were. In fact there has been a decline in the smoking of cigarettes among 15 – 16 year olds from over 35% in 1999 to under 25% in 2015 (European Drug Report 2017) A recent survey conducted by the Swansea based Adolescent Assessment Service indicated that as many as 400,000 under 16s are now regular users of drugs. 18,000 pupils from 67 schools took part in the survey, the results are pretty disturbing. A further survey taken by NHS Digital (www.nhs.uk/data-
Whilst the novel promises a detective story, it is much more than that. It is the story of a boy who is different, trying to make sense of his life and the adults around him, who largely neither understand him nor seem to care.
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and-information/publications) found 24% of 11 – 15 year olds had tried recreational drugs at least once in their lives and 10% admitted to have taken drugs in the last month.
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However; they do add that the results for drug taking from their survey should be treated with caution. Further results are due to be released this year. Sadly drugs are and have been illegally brought into secondary schools for a number of years. All schools have a drugs policy guided by advice from the Department for Education and the Association of Chief Police Officers. This booklet is available on the internet (www.gov.uk/ government/publications/drugs-advice-for-schools) the publication states that it may also be useful to parents,
What do I do if I suspect someone I know, taking drugs?
Bourton Library Opening Times Mon: Closed Tues: 10am - 1pm Wed: 2pm - 5pm Thurs: Closed Fri: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Sat: 10am - 1pm Sun: Closed .................. 01451 820964 bourtononthewaterlibrary@ gloucestershire.gov.uk
With the proper help and support, many drug users are able to overcome their drug use before any serious harm has been done to them. Other drug users have to hit rock bottom before they can see the harm and damage they are doing and start addressing their drug use.* • Use the “Talk to Frank (Friendly, confidential drugs advice)” internet site www.talktofrank.com/
What do I do if I am taking drugs and want to come clean? Take a look around – it might not seem like it, but you are not the only one worrying about what other people think of you. Your mates may not show it but they will respect you more if you are assertive and clear about what you do and do not want to do.* • Once more use the “Talk to Frank” internet site: www.talktofrank.com/ If this article has helped one person I will be very happy. Good Luck to all students in the forthcoming school year. Further Information: www.talktofrank.com www.police.uk/information-and-advice/reporting-crime/ www.gov.uk/government/publications/drugs-advice-forschools JOHN HARRIS
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Out & About
What’s On?
29th August - 1st Sept n North Cotswold Arts Association – Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale
Dracula WARNING: A LIVE MULTI-SENSORY TRIP OF TERROR. AGE 16+ Presented by The Touring Consortium Theatre Company in association with the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Ewing Entertainment Completely re-imagined by a world-class creative team from London’s West End and Broadway, discover Dracula, the iconic Vampire thriller that started them all. This brand-new multi-sensory stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s book is brought to irresistible life in a contemporary and boundary pushing interpretation that includes all the definitive characters and spine-chilling fear as well as breathtaking illusions.
Showtimes: 19:30 Fri 28/09 19:30 Sat 29/09 19:30 Mon 1/10 19:30 Tue 2/10 19:30 Wed 3/10 14:00 Thu 4/10 19:30 Thu 4/10 19:30 Fri 5/10 14:00 Sat 6/10 19:30 Sat 6/10
Emotionally fulfilling, utterly terrifying, spellbindingly addictive
An Inspector Calls J B Priestley’s Classic Thriller Directed by Stephen Daldry Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns after a sell out West End season. Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide.
Showtimes: 19:30 Tue 9/10 14:00 Wed 10/10 19:30 Wed 10/10 14:00 Thu 11/10 19:30 Thu 11/10 19:30 Fri 12/10 14:00 Sat 13/10 19:30 Sat 13/10
Thriller LIVE
Seen by over 4 million people in over 30 countries, THRILLER LIVE continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history.
8th - 9th September
n Northleach Steam & Vintage Show plus Ale Festival
Eastington Road, Northleach, GL54 3PJ Full Size Steam Engines - Scale Size Steam Engines ~ Stationary Engines ~ Vintage Tractors ~ Classic Cars ~ Vintage Motor Cycles & Pedal Cycles - Military Vehicles. This year’s show looks to be even bigger than last years, with more engines and vehicles on display, lots more stalls and a greater variety of food offerings from burgers and Cornish pasties to hog roast, al fresco Italian to Mexican, donuts, ice-cream and cakes as well as traditional confectionery to bring back memories of bygone days. Red Lion Inn will be hosting its own Ale Festival at the show with live music throughout the day, and for the children there will be additional entertainment. 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun £5 Adults, £3 Senior Citizens, Children under 16 FREE northleachsteamshow.co.uk .......................................................
9th September
Celebrating The Undisputed King of Pop! Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 10th year, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.
Warwick Hall, Burford: 10am to 5pm. Free entry wide range of different art work, including oils, acrylic, pastel and watercolour, photography, sculpture, pottery and other crafts. Contact Sandi Garrett on 01451 822550 or email alexa_buffery@yahoo.co.uk .......................................................
Showtimes: 19:30 Mon 22/10 19:30 Tue 23/10 19:30 Wed 24/10 19:30 Thu 25/10 17:00 Fri 26/10 20:30 Fri 26/10 16:00 Sat 27/10 20:00 Sat 27/10
n Charity Country Car Boot Sale and Side Stalls
10.30am - 4pm Join us in Salford, nr Chipping Norton for a great day out. Locals will be selling collectibles,
bric-a-brac, furnishings, accessories, prints, lamps, cushions, rugs, etc from their car boots, plus the village marquee will feature second- hand and rare books, designer, vintage and pre-loved clothes, cakes, bric-abrac, tombola and more. There will also be a Pimms bar, and teas in the village hall all raising money for our beautiful village church, poupular village hall and local charity Lawrence Home Nursing. All car boot pitches have been sold in advance by invitation. No car boot pitches sold on the day. Entry is free. Not to be missed! .......................................................
21st September
n Chairity Bridge Drive
Burford & Kingham Rotary club: 10.30am - 3.30pm Charity Bridge Drive in aid of Riding for the Disabled & other Rotary charities will be held in Broadwell, near Stow-on-theWold. The £17 fee includes welcoming coffee, playing bridge morning and afternoon & a superb 2 course lunch and wine, tea or coffee. Winners’ prizes and a raffle will be provided. Bookings and enquiries:- contact Mike Clark 01451 830684 or mike.2015.clark@gmail.com .......................................................
19th October
n The British Suffragette Movement
7.30pm. An illustrated talk by Simon Wenham about the campaign leading to the enfranchisement of women - celebrating the centenary of the first women gaining the vote. Upper Rissington Village Hall GL54 2QW. Visitors Welcome £3.50 to include refreshments. For enquiries, please contact Sue Brown on 01451 820233 / spsb@hotmail.co.uk .......................................................
You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget.
The Everyman Theatre Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ Box Office: 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk
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21st October
n Hailey Apple Pressing Day
We’ll squeeze your apples at the Village Hall, Hailey, on Sunday 21st October from 1pm. Learn everything you didn’t know about apples, apple identification, apple juice, tea and apple cake (of course), children’s games, tombola and plant sale. Please bring lots of containers (for the juice - there’s always more than you think). Free admission. Contact 01993 899125. .......................................................
28th October
Halloween Quiz Night
A not very scary quiz on Sunday 28th October at 7.30pm in the Lamb & Flag, Hailey, OX29 9UB. Everyone welcome. Entry £2 - in aid of Hailey Festival. Prize for best costume. HAILEY VILLAGE HALL Available for one off or regular bookings, daytime and some evenings. For more information or to book please call 07873242063 or email hvhallox29@hotmail. com .......................................................
25th November
n Burford Singers – Mozart Concert
7.30pm: Church of St John the Baptist. Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY Mozart: Divertimento for Strings,
Big thank you to everyone that supported the:
Chestnuts Fashion Fix Charity Show
in Bourton on the Water in June. A great success with £800 raised for Kate”s Carers, a fun night was had by all!
K136. Horn Concerto No. 4 K495 Soloist: Ben Goldscheider The Great Mass in C minor K427 Burford Singers with Soprano: Robyn Allegra Parton Mezzo: Marta Fontanals-Simmons Tenor : William Wallace Baritone : Jake Muffett Cotswold Chamber Orchestra Leader: Kate Bailey Conductor: Brian Kay For this celebration of the music of Mozart, including the Great Mass in C Minor, we are delighted to be joined by Ben Goldscheider, Winner of the Brass Category Final of the 2016 BBC Young Musician Competition who will perform the Horn Concerto No 4. Tickets reserved at £23, £19, £15, unreserved £10 Postal booking from 17th September to 5th October Online booking from 15th October at www.burfordsingers.org. uk box-office (Booking fee applies). Booking in person (unreserved tickets only) from 15th October The Madhatter Bookshop 122, High Street, Burford OX18 4QJ Full details and booking form available on our website www.burfordsingers.org.uk .......................................................
A big thank you to those who helped out especially those involved & connected to the Bourton Pantomime Group. Very much appreciated.
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Like Learning to Ride a Bike…
The Zumba Phenomenon
If learning to ride a bike a rite of passage for a child, teaching your child to ride a bike is a rite of passage for their parents. So, what is the easiest way? The act of riding a bike comprises three individual skills combined: balancing, pedalling, and steering. One of the easiest ways to teach cycling is by teaching each skill on its own. Balancing - Either remove the pedals from your child’s own bike or buy (or borrow) a balance bike which has no pedals. All they have to concentrate on is their balance, pushing off with their feet and gliding along. When they are confident enough to move along without wobbling or putting their feet down, it’s time to reattach the pedals! Pedalling - Encourage your child to ride short distances in a straight line. Find a place where they can travel a short way without needing to steer or brake, so that they can focus solely on learning to pedal. This bit can take quite a while as pedalling is a good deal more complex than it looks. Steering - When they can pedal confidently in a straight line, set-up some obstacles for them to cycle around. Place the obstacles far apart to begin so the gaps are easy for your child to navigate without having to make big adjustments with the handlebars. Consolidating – The best way to increase your child’s confidence is to let them cycle alongside you. Pick and easy route and cycle it together. It’s a companionable way to keep fit and make your child feel they are achieving something worthwhile. By Tom Hancock
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Last week I attended my first Zumba class. I know I am several light-years late to the party but I really wish I’d got there sooner. The music; the energy; the sheer joy of being part of a diverse group of unselfconscious women (and a couple of men) all bodyrolling, fist-pumping and bootyshaking in time. It was infectious and I was hooked. Zumba isn’t just a fitness craze; it’s an international business with more than 12 million enthusiasts in its classes. A whole industry has developed around it. There are Zumba classes, DVDs, CDs, video games and clothes. Zumba began in Columbia back in the 1990s. A dancer and choreographer named Alberto Perez forgot his regular music for his aerobics class. The story goes that he searched his backpack and pulled out some salsa and merengue tapes. The rest as they say, is history. Today Zumba has certified instructors in more than 125 countries around the world. For many members of my class it was their first taste of Latin music and dance steps. Yet while Zumba has brought Latin rhythms and steps to the exercise enthusiasts of the world it is not Latin dance. Each class uses salsa, cumbia, bachata, and other Latin and international rhythms and there is plenty of overlap between Zumba and
salsa classes; but there are plenty of differences too. For example, a Latin dancer would know that you never start a step on the right foot in Salsa - it’s not proper technique - but Zumba is an exercise class so students need to work both legs! Latin dancers can be quite scathing of Zumba, but Kerrie, who teaches my Zumba class thinks that’s a little unfair. ‘I studied Latin American dancing and ballroom,’ she says, ‘ I think that perhaps Latin dance is undergoing the same sort of transition that yoga did when it gained popularity. Fitness instructors who studied dance, and dance students who then trained as fitness instructors borrowed freely and combined elements from both genres.’ Authentic or not, Zumba has been raised the profile of Latin dance. Dance studios that offer Zumba classes say they are always packed to capacity, which can’t always be said for the regular dance classes. As it morphs and evolves, Zumba may be moving away from its Latin roots and this will annoy some people. ‘There will always be purists,’ says Kerrie, ‘But there’s room for everyone. It’s all about being healthy while having fun isn’t it?’ I don’t think anyone could argue with that. By Tracey Anderson
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Knees Up! From the outside the knee looks fairly simple: a hinge to let the bottom part of the leg move back and forth, in a similar manner to the way a door might open.
bearing joints in our body. The knees are most vulnerable to injury because the weight of the upper body is conducted and amplified by the
Inside though the mechanism is rather
thigh bones. Be-
more complex.
cause the centre of gravity of humans
The knee consists of two separate joints:
is located around
one between the thigh and calf bones—
our navel, the dis-
the main joint around which most of the
tance
movement occurs; and a second between
this point and a
the thighbone and the kneecap. In addi-
knee acts as a le-
health care practitioner before starting an
tion, the superficially simple hinge-like
ver, magnifying the effects of gravity on
exercise regime if you have never exer-
motion turns out to involve gliding and
our knees as we walk to four or five times
cised before.
rotation too.
our actual bodyweight. This means that
Unfortunately knee injuries are common.
relatively small increase in our weight can
Mostly a period of rest, ice, compression
The knee cap (patella) is a disc-like bone
have a disproportionately catastrophic ef-
and elevation (RICE) will improve matters.
embedded within the tendons around the
fect on our poor knee joints!
between
knee. Its job is to protect the knee joint
Seek medical advice after two weeks if:
against any front-on injury, and to spread
Excess weight accounts for around half
• There is still pain.
the force of any impact. When the leg is
of all operations carried out to repair the
• You’re still limping.
straightened the kneecap should press
cartilage in the knee and dramatically
• You can see or feel a deformity around
back into a special groove in the thigh-
increases the risk the of developing os-
the knee area.
bone. This stops it from dislocating.
teoarthritis.
• There is numbness or tingling in the
The thigh muscles are key to maintain-
So, keeping our weight down is important,
ing knee stability. The quadriceps are the
but so is exercise. Simple knee extensions
Seek advice immediately if:
largest of the muscle groups and (as the
which can be carried out slowly, sitting in
• The lower leg or foot feels cold and turns
name suggests) consist of four muscles.
a straight-backed chair are good, as are
blue.
They straighten the leg at the knee. The
straight leg lifts which should be carried
• The lower leg or foot feels hot and turns
hamstrings connect the thigh bone to the
out while lying face up on a mat. To bal-
red.
calf bones. They bend and rotate the leg,
ance the opposing muscle groups, try
• The knee pain is accompanied by weak-
control deceleration and help the foot to
hamstring curls, carried out while lying
ness, sickness or fever.
land smoothly.
face down on the mat. Ankle weights can
knee, lower leg or foot.
be used to increase the intensity of the Our hips and knees are the main weight-
By Louise Addison
exercise. It’s essential to check with your
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7/30/2018
Pen & Sword Press Release
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Lady of the House
.......................................................................... Lady of the House Elite 19th Century Women and their Role in the English
Elite 19thHouse Century Women and their Role in the English Country Country House Author: Charlotte Furness Highlights Looks at the lives of: Harriet Leveson-Gower, Countess Granville; Lady Mary Isham of Lamport Hall; and Elizabeth Manners, Duchess of Rutland. These women developed vast estates, oversaw huge architectural changes to some of the most impressive country houses in England and were immensely successful in business. They were well ahead of their time in many respects and deserve to be celebrated. This book explores the legacies of these women's work and describes the ways in which we still bene�t from their achievements today. This book tells the true stories of three genteel women who were born, raised, lived and died within the world of England’s Country Houses. This is not the story of ‘seen and not heard’ women, these are incredible women who endured tremendous tragedy and worked alongside their husbands to create a legacy that we are still bene�tting from today. Harriet Leveson-Gower, Countess Granville was the second born child of the infamous Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire who married her aunt’s lover, raised his illegitimate children and reigned supreme as Ambassadress over the Parisian elite. Lady Mary Isham lived at Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire with her family where, despite great tragedy, she was responsible for developing a house and estate whilst her husband remained ‘the silent Baronet’.
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Elizabeth Manners, Duchess of Rutland hailed from Castle Howard and used her upbringing to design and build a Castle and gardens at Belvoir suitable for a Duke and Duchess that inspired a generation of country house interiors. These women were expected simply to produce children, to be active members of society, to give handsomely to charity and to look the part. What these three remarkable women did instead is develop vast estates, oversee architectural changes, succeed in business, take a keen role in politics as well as successfully managing all the expectations of an aristocratic lady.
About the Author Charlotte E. J. Furness was born and raised in Hudders�eld, West Yorkshire. After completing a Bachelor Degree in English, and a Master’s Degree in Country House Studies at the University of Leicester, she started a career in heritage, working for English Heritage and the trust-managed Lamport Hall. She has also worked at Harewood House, Temple Newsam House and Renishaw Hall. Whilst working in this �eld, she has come across many stories which, unless told, would have been lost in the annals of time. She now works as a full-time writer and sees it as her mission to bring these forgotten stories to the attention of as many readers as possible, to preserve them so that they can be enjoyed in their full glory. She also writes a blog, The Country House Hag, which shares snippets of her experience of working in heritage and her knowledge surrounding heritage and history. For more details contact: Pen & Sword Books Ltd: 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AS Tel: +44 01226 734267 / www.pen-and-sword.co.uk / Email: enquiries@pen-and-sword.co.uk Your CotswoldLink 20 https://liberator.pen-and-sword.co.uk/pr/collection/67382188-b609-4dde-b8ef-50961b41c227 Please mention Your CotswoldLink when contacting any of our advertisers
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Apple Strudel September brings a glut of apples. Make the most of them with this delicious strudel recipe. Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 40-45 mins Serves: 6-8 Ingredients
100g/3½oz golden caster
750g/1lb 10oz Bramley
sugar
apples, peeled, cored,
75g/2½oz raisins
quartered and sliced
95g/3½oz butter
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
40g/1½oz white bread-
½ unwaxed lemon, zest
crumbs
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6 large sheets filo pastry
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp icing sugar
add these to the apple mixture. Melt the remaining butter in a pan. On a clean, dry tea-towel lay a sheet of the filo and brush with some of the melted butter. Lay another sheet on top and repeat until you have used all the filo. Layering the pastry with the melted butter helps to create flaky layers. Place the filling along the length of the pastry along one side about 2-3cm/1in from the edge. Using the tea-towel to help
Method
you, roll the pastry up to enclose the filling. Tuck the ends
Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a baking tray
in and roll the strudel seam-side down onto the lined baking
with baking parchment.
sheet. Brush with the remaining melted butter.
Mix the quartered apples with the cinnamon, lemon zest and
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden-brown. Leave to cool to
juice, sugar and raisins. In a small frying pan, melt 20g/½oz
room temperature and dust with icing sugar. Slice and serve
butter and fry the breadcrumbs until golden-brown, then
with cream, ice cream or custard.
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GARDEN VIEW
A Host of Golden Daffodils Garden centres, nurseries and catalogues are full of daffodil bulbs now. I have to exercise supreme self-restraint every time I wander in! I think I get asked more questions about daffodils than any other plant, apart from roses. I think it’s because they are ubiquitous in the spring and so we assume they are easy to grow. They are...and they aren’t, so I’ll answer the most common questions I get asked here. I think the question I get most is ’How do I get my daffodils to flower more than one year?’ It’s a good question. It’s tempting to think that the only thing you have to remember about planting daffodil bulbs is to set them pointy side up, but it’s a bit more complicated than that if you want them to flower every year. The trick is to set them deep enough. If you plant them just below the surface, as so many of people do, they dry out, which means they lack the food and moisture to get them through until the following year. The result is an uninteresting clump of leaves rather than a host of golden daffodils.
ber. Sooner is better.
repeat flowering. Choose the biggest firmest bulbs you can find for each variety. The final question I get asked is, ‘When can I cut down the foliage after flowering?’ I would suggest waiting for 6 weeks. If you have a very small garden and can’t bear to have untidy foliage lying around you might be better treating pensive.). Or you can plant them in an aquatic basket, and after flowering you can dig the basket up, water the bulbs regularly then replant in the autumn.
The next question I get asked a lot is, ‘What’s the difference between daffodils and narcissi?’ This is also a good question. All daffodils are narcissi, but not all narcissi are daffodils! ‘Daffodils’ is the name we give to narcissi with large trumpets.
Alternatively, you can buy dwarf varieties of daffodil which have daintier flowers and foliage, so you can have pretty flowers without the resulting foliage posing a problem. Whatever you decide, remember plant deeper than you think and…
The third question I’m often asked is, ‘How far apart should I plant the bubs? They should be planted about 3 inches / 8cm apart in
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the bulbs as annuals (daffodil bulbs aren’t generally ex-
You can plant daffodils any time now, to the end of Octo-
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holes about 10 inches / 25cm deep. It looks deep when
Happy Gardening! By Rachael Leverton
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CDC teams up with Bourton Co-operative store to spread reduce, reuse & recycling message Cotswold District Council has joined forces with the Bourton-on-the-Water Midcounties Co-operative store to raise awareness about how to reduce, reuse and recycle many of the products available to shoppers. Cllr Sue Coakley, CDC’s Cabinet Member for the Environment and Chair of the Gloucestershire Joint Waste Board, visited the store and met with Matt Windridge, Senior District Manager, and Adam Quinton, Leadership Team Community Ambassador at The Midcounties Co-operative in the Cotswolds to review ways to increase recycling. They also discussed how the store can promote this information to best effect - and possibly take further steps to avoid unnecessary packaging. Commenting on her visit, Cllr Coakley said: “I have been very impressed by the proac-
Don’t forget - you can now recycle your beverage cups  Local people are being reminded that their plastic-lined paper cups can be recycled thanks to an initiative by the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), in partnership with Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire’s Joint Waste Team.
This service enables plastic-lined cups - the sort commonly supplied by coffee shops, fast food outlets and petrol stations - to be recycled by depositing them in any of the food and drink carton
tive attitude shown by The Midcounties Co-operative and many of the customers regarding recycling, reuse and reduction of waste – in fact the reason I made this visit today was because a local resident was very keen to get us together to explore further improvements. “I know that The Midcounties Co-operative already has good environmental credentials, and it is encouraging that they want to do even more, most notably in reducing single use plastics and other unnecessary packaging by switching to more paper bags and recyclable, biodegradable or compostable containers. “There are many household items for sale that can be recycled either via our weekly kerbside collection service or by visiting local Household Recycling Centres, and we will be working with The Midcounties Co-operative to ensure that this information is clearly displayed to customers in the store and that they are aware of the relevant details on our website. “We agreed that while introducing more
recycling banks within the district. Councillor Sue Coakley, Chair of Gloucestershire’s Joint Waste Committee and Cabinet Member for the Environment at CDC is keen to promote this initiative: “The carton recycling banks already accept the type of packaging usually associated with fruit juices, milk drinks and premium soup brands, and they can now take plastic-lined paper cups. This change - the result of an agreement between ACE UK, high street retailers and cup manufacturers - provides a great opportunity for local residents and visitors to recycle even more waste.
New Memorial Garden for Stow Church
who visit Stow throughout the year, the Benches should be a welcome addition to the town’s amenities.
Stow Baptist Church has decided to use the area of land adjoining the Church, which was the former burial ground, to create a Memorial Garden; a quiet place for thought and reflection. It is their intention to provide three or four Memorial Benches within the Garden. As there is in fact very little by way of seating in Stow for the residents and for the many tourists
The Church needs to raise funds to enable them to purchase the Benches and to bring the Garden to completion, and so their first fund raising event will be held at the Church on the 6th October, 2018. Charlie Markwick, ‘The Yarn Whisperer,’ presents his one man show, “Orienteering”, a show about his experiences caring
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Above: Cllr Coakley (right) with Midcounties Co-operative staff l-r Jeremy Ince (Bourton Store Manager), Matt Windridge (Senior District Manager), and Adam Quinton (Leadership Team Community Ambassador).
eco-friendly retail and packaging practices is a great step forward, changes in consumer behaviour are an equally important consideration in making a difference – for example, if shoppers were to bring in their own container and Tupperware for fresh products like fish. The Council – and the Gloucestershire Joint Waste Team - is eager to encourage this sort of change in shopping habits and we are always willing to promote more environmentally-friendly alternatives.
Carton banks in Cotswold District are located at: · Andoversford – Village Hall · Bourton-on-the-Water (Rissington Road Car Park); · Cirencester – Waterloo Car Park · Fairford – Hatherop Road · Stow-on-the-Wold – Maugersbury Road Car Park Please note that paper beverage cups with a plastic coating should not be placed in paper recycling banks or in the blue kerbside collection bag.
for his wife who had dementia. He offers people and carers a chance to roam off the beaten track of conventional dementia training. Providing a road map for people who may be feeling there is no hope; for people feeling that the way ahead is closed. He is determined to help people see that dementia is not the end, it is the start of something new. You can find out more at:: www.yarnwhispering.co.uk/orienteering
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The
Pondering Podcasts
Cotswold Sky
How do you count the Stars? The nights are drawing in after a glorious summer. When a youngster, I was told that October was the best month for observing the stars. I always assumed that it was because October had the clearest skies of any month. I must admit I have never done any research into that hypothesis and need the help of a meteorologist to solve that query.
We must also be aware that the number of stars visible in the night sky will also vary depending on the time of the year. In addition we can only see half of the celestial sphere at any one moment so the total number of stars that we can observe with the naked eye at any one time under perfect conditions; i.e. no light pollution; comes to a little above 4,500.
Now let us imagine a clear night sky how many stars can we count? Surprisingly someone has done it, her name was Dorrit Hoffleit (born 1907 – died 2007 - see phot below) of Yale University. She tabulated every star up to magnitude 6.5 which is considered the naked eye limit for the majority of people. For this little exercise we need to know: WHAT IS MEANT BY THE MAGNITUDE OF A STAR?
Dorrit Hoffleit did much more in her professional life than count stars. She also calculated precise distance measurements of 8,112 stars paving the way to understanding the kinematics of the Milky Way Galaxy and the evolution of the Solar System. In addition she discovered the optical variability of the first discovered quasar as well as being the director of the Maria Mitchell Observatory in the USA.
DIARY The elusive Mercury can be seen at around 05.00 hours if look towards the NE during the first 10 days of September.
The Greek Astronomer Hipparchus was the first to categorise stars in order of their brightness. He put the brighter ones around Category 0 (zero) and the worked his way through to Category 6 as the stars faded in visibility. Brighter objects are categorised with a minus sign in front of them e.g. a Full Moon is around Category -12.5 and the Sun is approximately Category –27. Dorrit came to a total of 9,096 stars but this included both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
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Venus and Jupiter set in the west by 21.00 hours in early September leaving Mars and Saturn as the only planets visible during for the remainder of the month. Look towards the South, they are relatively close together with Saturn being to the right of Mars. By the middle of October Saturn will set around 21.00 hours and Mars can be clearly seen moving slowly towards the west. September 23rd – Autumn Equinox occurs at 02.54 hours. This is when the Sun is overhead the Equator on its journey south. October 28th – BST ends put your clocks back by one hour John Harris
Can podcasts help our GCSE students? By the time you read this article the first lot of students who sat GCSEs under the new system (Grades 9-1) will have received their results. At the time of writing no-one knows how they will have fared. The consensus from teachers seems to be that the new syllabus and grading system requires a lot more breadth and depth of knowledge, and in some subjects and classes students and teachers struggled to get through the syllabus in time to allow for revision and consolidation before the exams. As parents we want to help our young people achieve their goals, but it can be hard to know where to begin, especially if your child is struggling in an area you know little about yourself. Enter the era of podcast-learning. Most teens are familiar and comfortable with podcasts and online audio platforms such as Spotify. Well there are now podcasts on every subject from maths to Spanish and many of them are free or cost a fraction of what a private tutor might set you back. The BBC are revamping their BBC Bitesize platform (bbc.com/education) to reflect the content of the new exams. The podcasts are short and offer a mix of text, audio and occasional video clips. Most importantly they are free to all students with access to a PC. (Some of the content does not work well on a smartphone.) Mr Allsop History (mrallsophistory. com) is a free History revision website created by University of Cambridge History graduate and current teacher Scott Allsop. It’s comprehensive and he updates it regularly. There are useful sections on revision skills and exam techniques.
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There are also paid-for platforms like Audiopi (audiopi.co.uk) This is an educational resource created by teachers, examiners and academics. It aims to inspire GCSE and A level students with their coursework and revision. They produce exam board –specific audio tutorials for English Literature, English Language, History, Biology, Religious Studies, and Science so far. You can purchase access to one subject or a whole range of subjects for around £5 per month. They even offer a free trial. One of the most comprehensive platforms is GCSEPOD (gcsepod. com) These are engaging, well thought-out, easy-to-understand podcasts which even tailor their content to specific exam boards. They get the balance between ‘understandable’ and ‘enough depth’ just right. The good news is that some schools subscribe to this on behalf of their students so check to see whether your child’s school offers this useful resource. Don’t panic if they don’t because you can subscribe as a parent. Access to the full range of subjects will set you back around £200 for the year, but contrast that with private tuition and it looks very reasonable indeed. As our teens move towards their GCSEs hopefully these podcasts will provide them with useful and empowering tools for learning. By Sarah Davey
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Miles Without Stiles
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River Dickler (two of the shortest in the Cotswolds) and head straight across to a small bridge, where you bear slightly left to cross the fields to the road at Wyck Rissington 4 . Turn right through the village past the pond and church (the maze is inside) and stay on the road until it turns left 5 . Here go ahead on a wide winding track, through two gates to a T junction. Turn right through a gate 6 along the field edge. When the hedge turns right you turn left through the metal gate 7 and cross three fields to
the drive of Rissington Mill (now a private house). Turn right 8 along the drive until it turns square right where a gate is lurking between two tall cylindrical bushes. Through the gate, walk ahead passing the garden walls, and across two bridges. Turn right across the field to a kissing gate. then another field, and
turn left on a path around the lake. On leaving the lake 9 turn left through a double gate and follow the lane which winds to the cemetery entrance 10 . Here take the path on the left past the bus garage to Station Road. Turn left for 20m, cross the road and retrace your steps along the walled path to the start.
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Autumn: The Scariest season for pets With autumn nights soon drawing in this can be the most frightening season for our pets. Halloween can be spooky for pets too – lots of strangers coming to the door in weird and wonderful outfits is very out of the ordinary which can be stressful for pets. Make sure they are in a safe place and aren’t likely to bolt with the front door being opened more and pets should be microchipped, now compulsory by law for dogs, to make sure if they do get out and become lost they are more likely to be reunited with you. We often talk to pet owners whose cats or dogs are terrified of the flashes and bangs fireworks celebrations bring. While some pets don’t bat an eyelid, if your pet is afraid it is a good idea to make sure there are safe hiding places for them – under the bed or behind the sofa for example. Walk dogs earlier in the day and keep windows and doors tightly closed to avoid pets bolting in fear. If your pet gets worried around this time of year check our advice at www. bluecross.org.uk/fireworks or pop into your nearest centre for a free leaflet.
For a stroke of luck – stroke a black cat! Blue Cross takes in more black and black and white cats than any other colour combination and sadly they seem to be the most overlooked and are homeless for longer than other colours like ginger, tabby and tortoiseshell. It may be that black cats are not as visible in their cattery, especially if they are a bit shy. There are also lots of superstitions around black cats and their association with witches – especially at this time of year! Cats are considered both lucky and unlucky, depending on where you come from. Common myths about black cats
include: It is good luck if a black cat crosses your path in the UK and Japan, but in the US and much of Europe it means bad luck is on the way In Germany it depends which direction a black cat walks in front of you. Left to right means good times ahead, but walking the other direction means the opposite Italians believe that if a black cat jumps on the bed next to a sick person, the person will soon die If a black cat appears on your doorstep in Scotland it means you’re coming into money In China, some believe black cats to be bringers of poverty At Blue Cross we just think black cats are beautiful and just as affectionate and loving as other coloured cats. If you would like to find out more about the Blue Cross in, have an hour or two to volunteer at one of our centres or would like to make a donation to the charity’s work please contact us on: 0300 777 1540, visit: wwwbluecross. org.uk, or join us on Facebook.
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