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Beatons Tearooms & Bookshop opening

We spoke to manager Yvonne Lynch about the exciting opening of Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop in Moreton-in-Marsh

Garden View

It’s all about Black-Eyed Susan in the garden this Summer

Holiday Quiz

Enjoy our family Summer holiday quiz!

06 Housing Event 16 Beatons Tearoom to open a good read garden view: 12 2 new books reviewed 18 Black-Eyed Susan in the garden events astronomy: 12 Local events across the area 20 The Moon Landings local news: gardening: 12 Tetbury Music Festival returns 20 Top tips of choosing a lawn mower education: cotswold link 14 Family Summer Holiday Quiz 22 Advertising Details & Index local news

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Welcome to the July - August issue We welcome Summer with fabulous news of an exciting new tearoom and book shop opening in Moreton-in-Marsh (p16), as well as a fun Summer Holiday Quiz for you all to enjoy! (p14). There’s also details about the return of Tetbury Music Festival (p12), as well as how to bring ‘Black-Eyed Susan’ to your garden this Summer! (p18) Don’t forget, if you have any news, events, updates or stories of local interest, please send them to editorial@jkanorth.com and we’ll do our best to publish them for you.

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Housing event will encourage communities to build more affordable homes Cotswold District will be hosting a free special event on the morning of 4 July to inform key local decision makers, housing groups, and the public about the benefits of community-led housing District and Parish/Town councillors, housing associations and the general public are invited to register for the 4 July event which takes place at the Westwoods Centre, Basset Road, Northleach GL54 3QJ from 10 am to 1230 pm (refreshments and buffet lunch provided). The organisers – supported by experts from Homes England, a local Housing Association and an established Gloucestershirebased Community Land Trust - will focus on community-led housing as a means of providing more affordable accommodation in local communities across the District. Details will be made available about the range of delivery options available, including: community land trusts; collective self-build groups; cooperative housing; co-housing schemes; mutual home ownership societies; and alms houses. Importantly, the event - which appropriately falls within the national Rural Housing Week - will also explore how schemes can be initiated (including from the grassroots level), the sources of funding available, and the help that CDC can provide to assist community-led housing schemes. There will also be examples of successful schemes from across the country. Commenting on this initiative, CDC Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Lisa Spivey says, “One of our Council’s highest priorities is the provision of more affordable housing across the District, and the growing movement of community-led schemes can play a huge part in achieving that aim. This event will show how they can complement the work of the local housing authority whilst meeting the aspirations of local communities. “There are so many advantages to the community-led approach: long term investment in housing through community ownership of local assets; delivery of genuinely affordable homes for local people; gaining local people’s support for new homes and their active engagement in the planning process; creating housing schemes that better reflect local aspirations; increasing the housing supply and unlocking smaller and rural exception sites; promoting better community cohesion; and the encouragement of innovative designs built to high environmentally sustainable standards. “I am looking forward to the 4 July event very much and believe that it will serve as a springboard for a wide range of new community-led schemes.” NOTE: Admission to the 4 July event is by invitation only. To apply for an invite please contact colin.mcdonald@publicagroup.uk or telephone 01285 623248.

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A Good Read A Lily in the Light n Kristen Fields

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A child going missing is every parent’s worst nightmare. And many books have been written with this as the main plot device, as the parents try to cope with events that follow. However, this debut novel approaches it from a different angle. Esme is 11 years old and for her, ballet is life. She is on the brink of every young ballerina’s dream as she is told that she is ready to go ‘en pointe’. But this joy is snatched from her one evening as the family gather to enjoy a meal. Suddenly, and inexplicably, Esme’s four-year-old sister Lily disappears. The family starts to fall apart, but as readers we experience this through the eyes of Esme, not her parents. In the second half of the novel the action switches to Paris eight years later where Esme is performing as a ballerina. We learn of the intervening years. How Esme felt that she lost so much more than a sister; she lost her parents too. She has used dance to take herself away from it all. Until she receives a phone call from her older sister, on the other side of the Atlantic. Are the family about to learn of Lily’s fate, and how will they bring themselves together, healing divisions and unspoken accusations?

The Tiger Who Came For Tea

Alvin Roy Jazz Quartet play at the Swan Inn, 21 Acre End Street, Eynsham, OX29 4PE every first Monday of the month. Entrance is free and the music is from 8.00 pm till 10.30 pm. The style of jazz played is of the mainstream/swing variety and features tunes from the “Great American Song Book” as well as some original compositions. .......................................................

Third Monday-Monthly West Oxfordshire WI at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Parish Rooms, Chipping Norton. OX7 5NT. Friendly group of Women, ready to welcome newcomers. Come and enjoy a very varied programme. For more information email wowi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk .......................................................

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n Shibashi Qigong Cheltenham

Simple, gentle exercises for good health. All ages and abilities welcome. Various days of the week, times and locations. For more details please contact Karen Soo, Certified Shibashi Qigong Instructor. Mobile: 07986 290250. shibashiqigong@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/qigongshibashi .......................................................

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10th July

n Daylesford Cookery School - Junior Chefs

This half-day course is aimed at junior chefs aged 8-12 years to build skills, confidence and independence in the kitchen. Beginning with an introduction to Daylesford and a guided tour of our 25 acre Market Garden, the course will inspire students to think about where their food comes from. Students will have the chance to harvest their own ingredients, which they will later use when getting hands-on creating their own dishes. Students will leave with a recipe pack and plenty of ideas to encourage them to keep cooking at home! £65 per child, includes practical and demonstration cookery sessions, lunch, refreshments and all course material. Guests of The Cookery School also enjoy a discount of up to 25% in our farm shop after their course. Half-day course: 1:00pm to 4.00pm If you would prefer to book over the phone, please call us on 01608 731 620. .......................................................

14th July

n Hailey Garage Sale

Village Garage Sale in Hailey, Delly End and Poffley End from 9:30 to 12 noon on Sunday 14th July. Location maps £1 from out-

n Judith Kerr

6 July

Sometimes days play out in endless repetition. Nothing exciting ever happens. But what if one day the unexpected occurred?

2pm on the Green.Theme ‘Milton Goes West’. Arena and stage entertainment featuring Crow Valley Country & Western Band, lots of stalls, games and activities, funfair, refreshments. Lots of activities for children. Classic car parade and display.Village parade starts at 1.15pm. All the fun of a huge, traditional village Fete. Come and join us! For information, please ring 01993 831739.

side Lamb & Flag on the day. Tel 01993 899125 for info. .......................................................

Booking now open for the Tetbury Music Festival 2019

orchestra of Arcangelo with international soloists.

n Milton-under-Wychwood Grand Fete

Just like any day Sophie is having tea in the kitchen with her mother, when the doorbell rings. They wonder who it could be. The milkman with his milk float? The grocer on his bike? Or Sophie’s daddy? What they are not expecting is a large tiger, who joins them at the table. Just what will happen when a tiger comes to tea? This classic children’s picture book is now more than 50 years old and yet it still continues to enchant children. A simple story and delightful illustrations make this a favourite among many young readers. A TV adaptation is due to air at the end of 2019 but do make sure you share the original with your children first. Judith Kerr, who wrote and illustrated over 30 other books, including the Mog series, died in May this year aged 95. It seems a perfect time to celebrate her life. By Willow Coby

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Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Tetbury Music Festival, which this year includes performances from the Paravicini Quartet, the Aronowitz Piano Trio, VOCES8, Dame Felicity Lott, Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov and the choir and

20th July

n Windrush Valley Flower Show and Fete

From 1:00 pm. Come for a delightful family day out in the country. Held at the Great Barrington village hall, set in the beautiful landscape of the Windrush Valley: a traditional...

Speaking about the 2019 programme, the Festival’s Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen comments: “I am delighted to present this varied programme of concerts at the 2019 Tetbury Music Festival. The concerts range from Renaissance ...

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Email us your event details to: christine@jkanorth.com and we’ll publish it for you. Magazine distribution dates are on p22. ...fete with refreshments including teas, cakes, BBQ, ice creams and Pimms; competitions for fruit and vegetables, flowers and flower arrangements, arts and crafts and children’s classes; stalls and traditional games; a tombola and raffle; and band. Bring your dog for the Dog Show and Agility Competition! Entry £2 per adult (children 15 and under free) .......................................................

27th July

n Compton Abdale Village Fete

Traditional Village Fete set in beautiful gardens. Stalls include: Produce, Plants, White Elephant, Tombola, Books. Fun Dog Show. Entrance fee £2 per class. Many games & activities for the whole family. Teas & Ice Creams, Barbecue, Pimms tent, Gloucester Excelsior Band. Lower Farm, Compton Abdale, GL54 4DS. (just off A40 near Northleach) 1.30 pm - 4.15 pm Admission £2.50 for adults, Children & Parking Free. .......................................................

17th - 20th July

Promenade Productions present ‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED on the WAY to the FORUM’ Words & music by Stephen Sondheim at The Playhouse ! Theatre, Cheltenham 7.30pm and Saturday matinee at 2.00pm. Tickets £16.00 ! from The Playhouse 01242 522852 or visit www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk ‘There will be COMEDY TONIGHT’ .......................................................

11th August

n Bourton House Gardens NGS Open Day

Award winning 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders% with

a cappella voices to the finest jazz, from inspirational collaboration to astonishing solo virtuosity, and to the orchestral and vocal brilliance of Handel’s Brockes Passion with soprano Sandrine Piau. There is something for everyone to enjoy. We are also thrilled to welcome Dame Felicity Lott to Tetbury

many rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique shade house and many creatively planted pots. Fabulous at any time of the year but magnificent in summer months. Walk in 7 acre pasture with free printed guide to specimen trees available to garden visitors. Featured in Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds. 70% of the garden is accessible by wheelchair. Home-made teas in Grade 1 listed tithe barn. 10am - 5pm. * Admission £6.00, children free. Bourton On The Hill, Moreton In Marsh, Glos, GL56 9AE 01386 700754 .......................................................

7th September

n Hailey Village Show

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this year for an intimate salon recital. I look forward to seeing everyone at the festival.”

Festival Schedule - Saturday 28th September, 7.30pm The Derek Paravicini Quartet - Thursday 3rd October, 7.30pm Tom Poster, Guy and Magnus Johnston – the Aronowitz Piano Trio - Friday 4th October, 7.30pm VOCES8 - Saturday 5th October, 3pm Dame Felicity Lott

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- Saturday 5th October, 6.30pm Pavel Kolesnikov Sunday 6th October, 5pm The Choir and Orchestra of Arcangelo Please visit www.tetburymusicfestival.org for more information.

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A Summer Holiday Family Quiz! 1 Where does the President of the United States live? 2 What is the largest brass instrument in an orchestra? 3 Which country does parmesan cheese come from? 4 What is the highest mountain in Africa? 5 On what type of tree do dates grow? 6 What are the colours of the five Olympic rings? 7 What letter is located between the letters E and T on a Query key board? 8 How many cards are there in a pack of cards? 9 Who was the leader of the Romans who invaded Britain in 55 and 54BC? 10 What is butterfly larva more commonly called? 11 Where is Britain’s most southerly point? 12 A chain is how many yards? 13 Cross, Tail and Head are all types of which weather condition? 14 How many lines in a Shakespearean sonnet? 15 To the nearest mile how far is a marathon? 16 The Tropic of Capricorn cuts what continent into two fairly equal halves? 17 Whose official plane is Air Force One? 18 How would you orally address an Archbishop?

26 How many mille-metres are there in a kilometre? 27 What does a Geiger counter measure? 28 The letters C, F and K represent measurements of temperature. What are their names? 29 What is the name of the Solar System’s largest planet? 30 What is the capital city of Australia? 31 What is the molten substance that erupts from a volcano 32 How many months have 31 days? 33 In which story is a boy raised by a family of wolves? 34 How many sides does an octagon have? 35 What fruit inspired Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity? 36 What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl? 37 This sea creature can give you an electric shock? 38 July is named after? 39 Which continent is the Sahara Desert found? 40 The Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud are part of what?

19 Who was the founder lead singer with Led Zeppelin?

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20 Lent always begins of which day of the week?

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23 Which English county has the longest coastline? 24 Only 3 metals are magnetic, what are they?

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Poetic Praise for Moreton-In Marsh as Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop is Confirmed Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop have confirmed that it will soon be opening in its new home, the former gift shop at The Corn Exchange, High Street, Moreton-In-Marsh. Both Moreton-In-Marsh franchise owner Yvonne Lynch and Beatons’ Founder Patrick Duffy have been enchanted by Moreton’s local scenery and attractions, as well at the vibrant and active local community. Beatons Tearooms – their name and interiors are inspired by the elegance of royal photographer and costume designer Sir Cecil Beaton – deliver a stylish take on quintessential afternoon tea in its ‘tearooms for the 21st Century’. Beatons will provide full table service, offering over thirty loose leaf teas, regional coffee blends, home-made cakes and light food served

in bespoke Villeroy and Boch china. In an interesting twist, Beatons brings its contemporary take on a Tearooms to a location from where a Loose-leaf Tea and freshly ground Coffee business operated until the ‘60’s, something not lost on the building’s owners whose family business it was. Beatons also offers a carefully curated selection of books for sale, finding that even in the era of online shipping, books shine through as a product that people still want to browse at leisure; select and buy something they fall in love with. Beatons is delighted to adding this to what Moreton In Marsh has to offer. Adding to the local scene, Beatons incorporate poetry into their brand and of-

Intensive Engagement – Moreton-in-Marsh The Intensive Engagement approach is a process being piloted in several areas across the county to harness the efforts of statutory and non-statutory agencies to tackle problems within communities. It aims to release potential within those communities to participate in lasting solutions that reduce the conditions that lead to crime or anti-social behaviour. In the Cotswold district the Local Authority, Police and other partner agencies have chosen to trial the Intensive Engagement approach in Moreton-in-Marsh. Moreton is a town which is experiencing considerable growth. Although reported crime figures are still low when compared to other parts of the county we recognise that there has been a rise in crime and that this rural community have issues and frustrations in terms of access to many services. We are particularly concerned about the vulnerability of young people in Moreton and want the young people of Moreton to have the best possible opportunities to lead successful lives.

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fer an invitation to local authors and poets to take part in signings and other events planned to support the local community. Yvonne, Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop franchisee, is delighted to have ended her search for the perfect location in Moreton In Marsh. She has from the start been drawn by the business’s ethos of integrity, community involvement and delivery of exceptional service. ‘For me Beatons is about being an integral part of the community, a ‘go to hub’ where the local community want to gather to enjoy delicious food, chat with friends, celebrate special occasions and enjoy time to themselves is really important to me’. Founder and CEO of the group, Patrick Duffy, said ‘this is a truly

Some background information: - Police crime statistics show that, having remained static for four years, last year recorded crime in Moreton rose by 20%. - Low level assaults, criminal damage and drug offences all recorded rises in the town. - Young people, aged less than 24 years, make up a significant proportion of both offenders and victims for these offences. - County Council data for the Cotswolds shows that the number of children being permanently excluded from schools in the district has remained fairly constant over the last four years 13 – 16). - Over the same period there has been a 50% increase in the number of children electively withdrawn from mainstream education for home schooling. Year to date 2018/19 the number of children is 140. - Data for Moreton (children with a GL56 postcode) is similar. The number of children permanently excluded from is relatively low. The number of children Electively Home Educated is at its highest number, 14 for the last academic year. Many of these local children may be being effectively educated outside the mainstream education system but we believe a significant proportion may not and this will lead to an increased likelihood of

beautiful building which is not only a great location but also has a long history, in previous incarnations, of serving the public with loose leaf tea and coffee. The coming together of this location; its history and the absolute passion, enthusiasm and commitment of Yvonne is, I am certain, going to add to this wonderful town and I look forward to spending time there myself enjoying all the town has to offer. For further information on opening date and details: www.beatonstearooms.co.uk

them becoming involved in criminality or anti-social behaviour, either as victims or perpetrators. A working group of agencies and concerned residents has been formed and has begun a process to build relationships and links with key, enthusiastic local people and community groups. We want to establish the vulnerabilities in the town and what successful work is already there. In doing so we hope to grow our group to include individuals and businesses who can get involved in the issues and help address vulnerabilities affecting residents to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. Ultimately the community will devise local solutions and interventions for the vulnerabilities it and the residents face. If you have an opinion on issues affecting young people in Moreton then please engage with members of our working group if contacted, these include your local councillors. Alternatively, your local Policing Team would be happy to hear from you. You may reach your local officers via e-mail on Cotswold.NPT@gloucestershire. police.uk Sergeant Garrett Gloyn Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team

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GARDEN VIEW

Black-Eyed Susan

You might not know its name, but you are probably familiar with the Rudbeckia. A late summer perennial daisy. It’s sometimes called Coneflower or Black-eyed Susan. It flowers from early August to late September and I find it a valuable addition to the late summer garden. It does particularly well in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. You can sow them as annuals indoors in spring to set out after frost or plant as perennials in spring or autumn. Divide every 3 to 4 years and deadhead to avoid self-seeding, though personally I see self-seeding as a bonus trait in a plant! Mildew can be an issue on the foliage but can be avoided if you don’t overcrowd the plants. Watch the young foliage because slugs and snails find it tasty. Once the plants are established this isn’t a problem. Rudbeckia ‘Golden compass’ produces masses of classic bright yellow and black Rudbeckia flowers on a bushy plant. It grows up to 70cm in height and can be grown from seed as a half-hardy annual or a short-lived hardy perennial.

does better in damper ground than many of the varieties so choose this one if your garden is less well-drained. I love Rudbeckia ‘Prairie glow’. It is a stunning plant and good for adding height as it grows to 1.5m. Its huge 6cm diameter flowers have warm orange petals with yellow tips. Rudbeckia ‘Irish eyes’ is a more unusual variety with a yellowish rather than brown cone, as well as yellow florets. It repeat flowers from July through to October. If your soil is on the dry side, try Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Deamii’. It produces shining, golden flowers with jet-black cones from early September to late October and into November. It has slightly smaller flowers, but they are lovely, and abundant. Rudbeckias naturally grow in dry savannahs, grassland prairies and in the glades of rocky upland forests across North America but they have become a much-loved bushy stalwart of the herbaceous border and will delight from late summer right through the autumn. Happy gardening.

Rudbeckia fulgida is the classic ‘Black-eyed Susan’, with sunflower-yellow flowers and a very black central cone. It

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The Moon Landing of the 60’s and 70’s This month there will be numerous historic reports and documentaries on how Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the Moon on the 21st July 1969. Indeed this is the 50th anniversary of this epic event and a good pub quiz question is: How many men have walked on the Moon? The answer is 12, but how many can you name? The first is easy, that is Neil Armstrong who came out with the immortal saying, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin

His partner in stepping on to the Moon was Buzz Aldrin. Buzz was born Edwin Eugene and has now legalised his former nick name, given to him by his baby sister who had difficulty saying “brother”. All the Moon landings were a part of the Apollo missions whose purpose was to land humans on the Moon. Armstrong and Aldrin were members of Apollo 11. The other people to set foot on the Moon were crew members of: Apollo 12 (November 19th/20th 1969) Pete Conrad and Alan Bean Apollo 14 (February 5th/6th 1971) Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell Apollo 15 (July 31st/August 2nd 1971) David Scott and James Irwin Apollo 16 (April 21st/23rd 1972) John Young and Charles Duke Apollo 17 (December 11th/14th 1972) Gene Cernan and Harrison

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Schmitt You will note that there is no mention of Apollo 13. Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise were scheduled to walk on the Moon in April 1970. However there was an explosion within the system causing the mission to be aborted. Apollo 13 went on to circle the Moon and return to Earth whilst everyone on terra firma held their breath in the spectacular rescue of the Astronauts. In 1995 an epic award winning film based on a book written by Jim Lovell was released. It depicted the whole adventure starring Tom Hanks, and became a world-wide box office hit. Following the success of Apollo 17, no other people have set foot on the Moon. Sadly there are now only 4 of the 12 alive namely, Buzz Aldrin, David Scott, Charles Duke and Harrison Schmitt. Will another human set foot on the Moon before setting foot on Mars? Who knows, but whoever it may be they will certainly claim world headline fame.

Diary: The Planets Mercury At the beginning of July can be seen very low in the north-west after sunset. Venus Observable in the north-east just before dawn during July, but by August will not be seen due to its position being too close to the Sun. Mars As with Mercury can be seen very low in the north-west after sunset at the beginning of July Jupiter Looking south is clearly observable from 10.00 pm during July moving slowly westwards by August.

Ready, Steady, MOW! Choose the right mower for your lawn. Regular mowing is the key to an attractive, green and healthy lawn. You’ll need a mower, but which one should you choose? Small lawns - Many suburban homes have tiny lawns. A manual push lawn mower or rotary mower is powered by you pushing it rather than by electricity. The blades are mounted in a cylinder, which revolves when the mower is pushed. This produces a precise, even mowing result. They tend to be very compact which makes them manoeuvrable and easy to store. Small or medium-sized lawn - If your lawn is a little bigger or you don’t fancy a manual mower, an electric lawn mower might be for you. They run from a power source and make light work of your lawn. Electric mowers for smaller lawns are usually very easy to manoeuvre around objects. Most come with a handy container or bag to collect clippings. They are also pretty quiet and are available in energy-efficient versions. Just be aware that even with a small lawn you will probably need an extension cord. It’s wise to invest in a power breaker for safety. Accidents do happen. Larger lawn - Petrol mowers are good bigger lawns, where an extension cord becomes impractical. These mowers are powerful, but also heavy as they are often quite sizeable. They are less environmentally friendly because of the exhaust emissions. If you have more than 500 square metres of grass, you’ll probably be better off with a ride-on petrol mower. All lawn mowers are available in various mowing widths. Generally speaking, the wider the lawn mower, the quicker you’ll get the job done. But you need to consider that wider mowers are less manoeuvrable. As a rule of thumb small lawns require a mowing width of around 29-33cm (11-13 inches); medium-sized lawns require a mowing width of around 38cm (15 inches).; large lawns may require widths larger than this, but all choices will depend on whether the lawn is ornamental, with features like ponds and trees, in which case a smaller mower might be better, or whether it’s more of an open grassy space. Most mowers are height adjustable. In other words, you can increase or decrease the distance between the blades and the ground to cut the grass at just the right height for you or the time of year. You can now buy mulching mowers. These cut the grass clippings into tiny pieces and blow them evenly into the grass. This method has the advantage of preventing the soil from drying out and gives fungus less chance to develop. A strimmer is a useful gadget for neatening up along walls, fences and the edge of flowerbeds. You can get more powerful versions which will let you attack weeds too. It’s best to wear safety goggles when using one as they generate a lot of flying debris. By Tom Hancock

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Youth Education Service: p15 Elderly Services Newlands of Stow: p24 The Langston: p17 The Orders of St John Care Trust: p2 Electrical Services Cotswold Aerials: p17 KR Electrical: p3 P Wheeler Electrical: p23 Fashion & Clothing Cotswold Frock Shop: p10 Fencing Logs & Fencing: p19 Flooring Parsons Flooring: p5 Furniture Amanda Hanley By Design: p1 Armstrong Interiors: p5 Graham Lan Furniture: p5 Hooper Joinery: p23 MRK Services: p19 Phil Dadge: p6 Roundabout: p15 Gardening & Outdoors Coln Clearances: p19 Cheney Services: p1 Goldicote Driveways: p23 Logs & Fencing: p19 Luke Dadge Drystone Walling:

Celebrating 5 years of success this year in the furniture-making industry, we are ecstatic and proud to have introduced our Online Home Interiors Boutique for 2019! After years to perfect and build our furniture making business in Chipping Norton, our dream to

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Tiles Et Al: p7 Jewellery Shelley Richardson: p3 Legal Heritage Wills: p2 Locksmiths Just Carpentry & Locks: p19 Logs & Fuel Logs & Fencing: p19 Motoring Classic Car Group Management: p13 Cotswold Garage: p17 Dean Tyres: p4 Oven Services Casio Oven Clean: p6 Painters & Decorators Phil Dadge: p6 Richard Luckett Decorators: p7 WB Home & Garden Maintenance: p21 Pets & Animals Dial A Dog Wash: p13 Property Maintenance Cheney Services: p1 Coln Clearances: p19 Goldicote Driveways: p23 Hill-top Joinery: p4 Hooper Joinery: p23 Just Carpentry & Locks: p19

open an Online Boutique has finally arrived. Offering to the UK and our loyal customers online, our boutique will be stocked with elegant accessories for your home and garden. We will have items and gifts to suit everyone for every room in your home, even for the animal lover! We will also be supporting local businesses that will showcase their stunning creations in our artisan section!

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To find out what home accessory will compliment your home, follow us on social media @cottonwoodhq and visit our newly designed website www.cottonwood-interiors.co.uk and online boutique for home inspiration!

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