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Northleach Court Care Home Because we care... Family-run care home with family values. High-quality care with very competitive fees. Northleach Court is a family-run care home that provides exceptional care with lovely ‘home from home’ accommodation and specialises in nursing, dementia, residential and couples care. We deliver high-quality care services, tailored to each specific resident with very competitive fees, offering complete peace of mind to those who may be concerned about a friend or family member transitioning into care. Northleach Court remains free of Covid-19, and our professional infection control measures mean that our home is the safest and best option in these challenging times. Unlike so many homes we have been able to offer Covid-19 safe visits for months and we continue to do so. We also have free access to Wi-Fi and phones
throughout the home, so relatives and residents can video/phone call each other 24/7. The main ethos of our home is ensuring we have a team whose nature is caring and respectful. This ensures the focus is always the overall wellbeing of all our residents and making their time here special and fulfilling. The home manager is dedicated to ensuring a person-centred approach by working with families, residents and health care professionals to guarantee the unique needs of all individuals are nurtured. Northleach Court is a welcoming environment set in a stunning Grade II listed building. Our peaceful and tranquil surroundings make us a very popular choice of care homes in the Cotswolds. If you would like to find out more or to arrange a virtual visit, please: Call: 0 1451 798027 info@northleachcourtcarehome.com www.northleachcourtcarehome.com
Bourton Podiatry Clinic introducing BREAKTHROUGH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY K-LASER THERAPY. Most of us at some point in our lives experience acute or chronic pain from injury or medical conditions. Pain makes us give up hobbies, family activities and travel in our efforts to control pain and maintain functionality. Recent advances in medical technology can offer quick and very effective pain relief and increase the natural healing capabilities of your body. K-Laser, a state-of-theart, Class IV laser therapy, has been found to initiate healing on a cellular level. It can reduce inflammation and pain, enhance local circulation, improve local nerve function and provide faster tissue repair. CONDITIONS TREATED WITH K-LASER High power laser therapy can stimulate all cell types, including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves. Some conditions that have been shown to respond well to K-Laser include: • Knee Problems
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• Bunion Pains, Plantar Fasciitis • Sprains and/or Strains, Injuries • Bruises, Contusions, Burns • Diabetic Ulcers • Poor Circulation • Verrucae & Warts • Fungal Nails RESULTS MAY BE SEEN AFTER JUST ONE TREATMENT Many patients report pain relief after as little as one treatment. We normally advise patients to have three or four treatments to ensure more lasting healing. NOW AVAILABLE LOCALLY AT BOURTON PODIATRY CLINIC. Are you a candidate for K-Laser therapy? For a limited time, we are offering a trial period with a price reduction. To find out more about laser therapy and other treatments available in our clinic, please visit our website www.bourtonpodiatry.co.uk. Interested or have questions? Please call on 01451 824301, 07557 766651 or book an appointment online
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Moreton Show is a go! Moreton Show is very excited to be back this year on Saturday 4th September. After Moreton Show was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID crisis the team are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Moreton Show is a go!
Moreton Show is a premier oneday agricultural show, set in the heart of the North Cotswolds. It has been established for over 70 years and is now one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the country attracting more than 20,000 visitors. The show, prides itself on its traditional values, providing a stage for local produce and crafts whilst delivering an entertaining and educational day out for all visitors.
Combe Mill in Steam Sun 19th September 10.00am to 5.00pm
Country Crafts & Skills at the Mill. Demonstrations of Quilting, Spinning, and Handmade items, Crafts, Jewellery, and lots more, with Morris Dancers in the afternoon. Late 19th Century Watermill and Workshop that once served the Blenheim Palace Estate. Restored Waterwheel, Historic Tower Clock. Steam and water powered machinery . Make a
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Friday 8th October 2021 @ 7.30pm “A Cotswold Story – Facing up to Father” a talk by David Worlock on changes in agricultural life in the 1950’s which influenced societal changes in Cotswold villages. A short AGM will be held prior to the talk. Upper Rissington School Hall, GL54 2PL Visitors welcome £3.50. Enquiries: 01451 820233 information.RLHS@gmail.com
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Jess Parkes, Horse and Sponsorship Secretary, said: ‘We are planning on bringing back pretty much the whole show in its entirety, with widened aisle ways and new shopping avenues to replace previous covered marquees. The Grand Arena will have its usual full timetable with Paul Hannam Quadbike Stunt Show and the famous Livestock Grand Parade as its highlights.’ Tom Hayman-Joyce, chairman of Moreton Show, said: ‘I’m thrilled that our show will go on! Tickets are only available in advance and online so please visit our website to buy them. Even though restrictions are lifting, we are still putting lots of measures in place to ensure you feel safe.’ To buy tickets, visit: www.moretonshow.co.uk. Further information on show membership and sponsorship opportunities, please phone the Moreton Show team on 01608 651908 or email: jess@moretonshow.co.uk.
poker in our Dual Blacksmiths Forge. Take-away Ploughman’s Lunch and snacks from the Riverside Tea Room, to enjoy in the picnic area by the River Evenlode. Millie-the-mill-cat trail for the children to win a `Millie` badge. Adults £8.50, Concessions & Children £7.00, under 5s free, Family Ticket discount 10am to 5pm Combe Mill Society: 01993 358694. www.combemill.org
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Cotswold Sky During the months of September and October the planet Saturn can be observed relatively easily. Look towards the south and you will notice it making its way across the sky from the east towards the west as the night progress’. To its left and a little higher you will notice the planet Jupiter, but more about Jupiter in a future article.
Facts about Saturn
Image courtesy of NASA •It is a gas giant and mainly consists of the same gases of the Sun i.e., hydrogen and helium. However; it does not have the necessary mass to create the nuclear fusion required to generate the heat and light of a star. •Diameter – 72,000 miles (Earth’s diameter is 8,000 miles) making it the second largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter being the largest. •It is estimated that 764 Earth’s could fit inside the ringed planet. •Saturn is 9.5 times further from the Sun than Earth. •The length of one day on Saturn is an amazing 10 hours 32 minutes compared to our much smaller Earth which takes 24 hours. •One year on Saturn i.e., the time it takes to make one orbit around the Sun is 29.5 Earth years. • According to NASA Saturn has 82 moons 29 of which are awaiting confirmation of their discovery and naming. •Saturn has 7 large rings mainly composed of billions of water-ice and rocky particles whose sizes vary from grains of sand to house sized
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lumps. Astronomers still debate how they were formed.
DIARY Meteorite Showers: The Southern Taurids peak 10th October commencing 10th September through to 20th November - viewing conditions favourable. Look high towards the South East. Orionids appear over a one week period and peak 21st October viewing conditions inhibited by full Moon. Look high towards the North East. Mercury Unobservable during September. From 17th to 31st October look low towards the East at 06.30 hours you will observe Mercury at its brightest on the 25th October. Venus Difficult to observe in the evening twilight until the latter 3 weeks of October. Look towards the horizon in the south west. Spectacularly close to the Moon on the 9th October. Mars In September Mars lies too close to the Sun and remains unobservable during October. Jupiter Jupiter is the more dominant planet as it follows Saturn across the southern skies throughout September and October very good for observing. Saturn Lies to the right Jupiter and lower down throughout both months giving an excellent opportunity to observe both planets either by binoculars or telescope.
“You too can be a Hero”
When I was at school we looked up to others and thought “I want to be like them, they are my heroes”. Those heroes were famous sports personalities, pop stars, media personalities, artists ……. the list goes on. Then as we matured into adulthood we found our famous heroes were not as pure of character that the media’s exaggerated stories lead us to believe. Progressing through life our concept of a hero, changes, persuading us to look at others we have met and the influence they made on our journey in life. Inevitably minds return to our schooldays and thoughts of our past teachers cross the mind and suddenly they no longer appear so horrid at all (I hope).
You don’t need GCSE’s to be a Hero Horror of Horrors a teacher telling me that I do not need any GCSE’s? Sadly, many of our youngsters struggle with the academic life of schooling and even more regrettably today’s educational system is based more on examination results than honesty.
To be a Hero you need Honesty Can a teacher be a hero? yes of course they can, they are not famous don’t hit the news headlines, but they have to lead by example as do many other virtuous folk in society. It does not matter who or what you become in future years you can become a hero to someone provided you have amongst other qualities a streak of honesty.
Who was my Hero? Like many youngsters I went through my school life wanting to be one of many famous footballers and cricketers only to discover as I matured that the real heroes of my life were around me.
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They were there to help when needed and one who stood out amongst many others was my scout master known to all as “Skip”. He had no academic qualifications but was a war hero who happily carried out his daily work as an Electricity Meter Reader. Mr John Lebeter went out of his way to voluntary help hundreds of youngsters who passed through his Scout Group. His honesty and enthusiasm shone like a beacon to all those around him.
Today’s Heroes There are thousands of volunteers around the country helping make life for others easier and more enjoyable. They are here living amongst us, and will all admit that they themselves have flaws and are far from perfect, but they carry out their duties with pure honest intentions. My message to all youngsters is to stride on in life and become a Honest Hero. John Harris
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Bourton and District U3A The next meeting of this group will be on Wednesday 22nd September and will be our delayed Annual General Meeting and recruitment day. Doors at the British Legion Hall, B.O.W. will open at 10.15 and after the AGM Anne Jones will give a brief talk on the history of this U3A as it is our 10th anniversary. Her talk will be followed by coffee and special cakes to celebrate. This will be a live meeting, but it is hoped that access via Zoom will be available for those unable to attend. The following meeting will be on Wednesday 27th October, when the speaker will be Malcolm Lewis on the subject of “Signature Tunes from the Radio”. This, too, will be a hybrid meeting with access via Zoom if required. Full details of all our activities will be found on our website: www.u3asites. org.uk/bourton
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