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Hasn’t it been hot – let’s hope it continues during August! There is so much going on in and around Gloucester throughout this month, and into September.

We really hope the sun shines on all the events – making them more enjoyable for everyone involved.

There are numerous family events listed in our ‘What’s On’ section as well as a diverse range of talks, theatre, music, markets and festivals – something for everyone!

If you’re wondering what to do with your youngsters during the long school holidays, why not give them a beautiful experience with nature and wildlife at Prinknash Bird & Deer Park – see centre pages.

You can also get them lots of things they’ll need for their return to school in September at What! Store on Eastern Avenue – such good value too!

Rugby fans are probably still smiling about the British & Irish Lions success in Australia and eager to witness some more top level entertainment. Although you’ll need to wait till 7th September for Gloucester Rugby’s first home match against Sale Sharks, there’s the wonderfully entertaining JP Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s at Kingsholm on 1st August.

Why not support a great community initiative by popping along to Matson Avenue to try one of On Toast Gateway’s delicious toasties – there’s a great selection to choose from!

Have a great summer!

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The delicious fresh strawberries and raspberries used in this month’s recipes were kindly supplied by Primrose Vale – why not pay them a visit and use the voucher on their advertisement (page 21).

Strawberry & Raspberry Shortcakes

Ingredients: 225g/8oz self-raising flour; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; 75g/3oz butter; 25g/1oz caster sugar; 1 egg; 4 tablespoons milk; milk to glaze. For the filling: 150ml/1⁄4 pint double cream; 1 rounded tablespoon icing sugar, sieved; 225g/8oz strawberries or raspberries, hulled.

Method: 1 Preheat oven to 220C, 425F, Gas 7.

2 Sift together flour and salt and rub in butter. Beat the egg with the milk. Add sugar and mix to a soft, but not sticky dough with egg and milk.

3 Turn out on to a lightly floured surface, knead quickly until smooth, then roll out to 1cm/1⁄2 inch thickness.

4 Cut into 6 rounds with an 8cm/31⁄2 inch plain cutter.

5 Place on a greased baking tray, brush tops with milk.

6 Bake in a hot oven for 10-12 minutes.

7 Cool on a wire tray but, whilst still warm, split each

shortcake in half by carefully pulling apart and not cutting with a knife.

8 To serve, slice the strawberries keeping 6 whole for decoration. Whip the cream and sweeten with icing sugar. Sandwich shortcakes together with cream and sliced strawberries or whole raspberries.

9 Dust tops with icing sugar and decorate serving plate with whole strawberries/raspberries.

Strawberry & Cream Sponge Cake We use McDougall’s Supreme Sponge flour, it makes the sponge so light, and for this recipe we use 2 x 20cm (8 inch) sandwich tins.

Ingredients & Method: 1 Weigh 4 medium eggs then use the same weight for your flour, caster sugar and margarine.

2 Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4.

3 Grease and line the base of your sandwich tins.

4 Put all the ingredients into a bowl and add 1tsp of vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined, adding 15ml/1tbsp water.

5 Turn into the prepared tins and level the surface then bake for around 30 minutes until well risen, golden and firm to the touch.

7 Allow to cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out and allow to cool fully on a wire rack.

8 Whip up some double cream and slice some of the strawberries.

9 Sandwich cake together with the cream and strawberry slices and finish the top with swirls of cream, whole strawberries and – if feeling creative – some chocolate decorations and a dusting of icing sugar.

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The toast of Gloucester!

Gloucester 2012 Mayor David Brown and local people gather for the opening of On Toast Gateway.

Mr Toastie meeting Dave Purchase when the building work started on the Gloucester Services site in March.

Sarah Dunning (Westmorland Family), Tristan Tregartha (Buckingham Group Construction), Dave Purchase and Mark Gale with toasties at the ‘cutting the sod’ event in March.

Situated at The Shop Parade in Matson Avenue, ‘On Toast Gateway’ is a community co-op producing fantastic toasties to ‘grab and go’ as well as providing new training opportunities and support for the local community. Mark Gale of Gloucestershire Gateway Trust has been able to coordinate the development of this enterprise with strong support from Dave Purchase who was already running ‘On Toast’ at West Quay in Gloucester Docks. Dave remains heavily involved with the management of the Matson venture.

The members of the community co-op include Redwell Road Youth Centre, Matson & Robinswood Community Association, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, GL Communities, and On Toast. Together the group is working extremely hard to ensure they soon become ‘The Toast of Gloucester’!

This wonderful community business initiative is providing great local food of excellent quality to cater for Gloucester’s diverse tastes.

There’s a superb variety on offer, including ‘Hawain’, ‘Swedish’, ‘Italian’, ‘Big Breakfast’ and On Toast Gateway’s very own speciality ‘The Matsoner’ – full of chicken, bacon and cheese! The shop is open from 10am-2pm MondayFriday and 9am-1pm on Saturdays, and there’s plenty of free parking which makes picking up a delicious brunch or lunch really easy. Those of you in a particular hurry can even phone orders through in advance on 01452 413864.

The community business opened in Matson in September 2012 with the support of the Westmorland Family, who are developing the new Gloucester motorway services located on the M5 between Junctions 11A and 12. The coop plans to provide pre-employment training and work placement opportunities for some local residents prior to taking jobs at Gloucester services. On Toast Gateway also hosts a wide range of community services and is a contact point for local people seeking work at Gloucester Services.

In June this year, with the support of the Gloucester Services builders Buckingham Group Construction Ltd, the co-op expanded and opened a mobile catering unit on the Gloucester Services site to feed hungry builders.

Why don’t you join the many local people already supporting this great community initiative by popping along to On Toast Gateway to pick up a delicious toastie? There’s 10% off with the voucher below during August!

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Housing is one of the basic human needs. And it’s an important part of the Council’s work – whether it is finding somewhere for a family under the threat of homelessness, managing the Council’s housing stock of around 4,500 units or planning for the next generation of growth.

Housing also plays a big role in regeneration.

The £40 million we have invested, with Government help, to modernise our council homes has improved the quality of life for our tenants and made our estates better places. We are now working on the options for future management and maintenance of those properties and the regeneration of our estates in the long term.

Supporting the local economy

More homes in the city centre, like the Greyfriars development which is currently on site, will help to support both the daytime and nighttime economy. And it can regenerate brownfield sites like the former Gardner Denver factory in Barton Street, now called Diamond Jubilee Gardens.

There’s no doubt we need more homes.

Housebuilding under the last Government fell to a post-war low, but has started to pick up thanks to initiatives like ‘Help to Buy’. We are currently working with Cheltenham and Tewkesbury councils on a ‘core strategy’ for our three areas.

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But the housing needs building in the right places. So we are planning to consult from September onwards on our ‘preferred options’ for major sites and have just finished consultation on the smaller sites within the city boundaries.

Gloucester has grown a lot over the years with areas such as Quedgeley, Abbeymead and Kingsway. But we will run out of land before too long and will depend on our neighbouring areas to take a share of our growth.

We have a legal and, I believe, a moral duty to provide for housing need, so it has to go somewhere. So please do let us know your views on where that growth should go – visit www.gct-jcs.org for more information.

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The City of Gloucester shares its ancient name with very many other locations around the English-speaking world. Here are just a few:

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Pictured above, this is beef and dairy cattle country situated on the Mid North Coast.

Established in the 1830s as a cattle station, a township grew here from about 1855. With a present population of only around 2,300, apart from farming it is well-known as a tourist destination set in stunningly beautiful countryside. During its history, some gold mining took place, and in recent years coal mining and timber have become important to the community.

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Established in 1792, it took its name from Prince William, Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834), a grandson of King George II. There were few permanent settlers here until 1812 when a lumber merchant, Braddish Billings, cleared 1,400 acres of forest there. After a comprehensive survey in 1820, many others began to arrive and the community has grown to a population of over 120,000 today. It became a City in its own right in 1981.

Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada A mainly French-speaking area of 1,800 square miles, with a long coastal area bordering Chaleur Bay and the Gulf of St Lawrence. It incorporates 18 municipalities, the largest being Bathurst, with a population of 12,000. Its primary industries are fishing forestry and mining.

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UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER ANIMAL SAFARI – FAMILY FUN AT GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL 10.30am-4.30pm. Come and explore the Cathedral looking for all the different types of creatures who ‘live’ there. Find a lion, lamb and more on your travels. This trail will start at the Pilgrim Door. The trail is a FREE activity and can be collected from a Welcomer. You can also visit The Tribune Gallery where you can dress up as a Bishop, complete the Edward Jigsaw and have fun in the Whispering Gallery – The Gallery Gazers guide will help you.

Accompanied children are Free (adults £2).

Gloucester Cathedral. 01452 528095. gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER LAND ROVER SAFARI Every weekend, weather permitting from 11am-2pm, every day during school holidays at 2pm. Go out into the reserve with an expert warden and enjoy views of the wild birds that live on the banks of the Severn. Book tours on arrival at the centre.

Adults £5 children £3. Slimbridge WWT, GL2 7BT. 01453 891223.

UNTIL 30 OCTOBER CATHEDRAL LIBRARY TOURS Experience the cathedral’s historic library, as well as enjoying access to the Triforium exhibition and the Whispering Gallery.

Tickets £5 (£1 children age 6-16) from the Cathedral shop. Gloucester Cathedral.

01452 528095. gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

27 JULY-3 AUGUST THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL For nearly three hundred years the Three Choirs Festival has drawn countless thousands of visitors to the cities of Gloucester, Worcester & Hereford in rotation for a week of matchless musicmaking. It’s Gloucester’s turn to host this year’s festival, and the programme will see

the fabulous Philharmonia Orchestra in residence joining our Festival Chorus and star soloists to fill the Cathedral with some of the finest music ever composed.

Gloucester Cathedral and fringe venues.

For tickets and individual concert details visit 3choirs.org.

27 JULY-4 AUGUST GLOUCESTER RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL The annual FREE 10-day blues-athon is back, as pubs and venues across the city host nationally-renowned and local acts, attracting visitors from across the region.

Various venues. See line-up and venues at www.gloucesterblues.co.uk.

28 JULY FAMILY FUN DAY Take part in Championsheeps Live! and other activities. Gloucester Park. 12-6pm.

30 JULY WORKSHOP WONDER – MOSAIC CREATURES Create your own face using ancient mosaic laying techniques. City Museum. 11am1pm & 2-4pm.

1 AUGUST PREMIERSHIP RUGBY 7S Get some 7s in your summer at the J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby event. A great way to spend a summer evening with the family. Adults £10, Juniors £5. Kick off 7.15pm. Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester.

For details visit gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

TALK WITH MUSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS John Merro of Gloucester: Lay Clerk and Scribe. Featuring Andrew Ashbee (speaker), Drake’s Viols, Vicki BarnesMoffatt (soprano) and Sebastian Field (countertenor). 3pm. (open rehearsal from 1-2.15pm). St Mary de Lode Church. £7.

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Anthony Gowing improvises an organ accompaniment to the classic 1925 silent film. £10. 10.15pm. Gloucester Cathedral.

0845 652 1823. 3choirs.org.

2 AUGUST THE SONGS OF JACQUES BREL Following on from their sell-out success at last year’s Three Choirs Plus, Tim Brown and Steve Allan present the best of Brel, the master of the modern chanson. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine to accompany these songs, known for their emotional power and wit. £10 to include a glass of wine. 10.15pm. Blackfriars Priory. 0845 652 1823. 3choirs.org.

2 AUGUST RE-UNITED PEACE FESTIVAL A music and activities event in Gloucester Park, organised by young people for young people.

3 AUGUST FIREWORKS FINALE The Gloucester Festival season fireworks finale is a fabulous show for all the family.

From 7pm (fireworks around 9pm).

Gloucester Park.

GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT CHRISTIAN CHOIR The choir was formed, under the direction of Musical Director Pamela Dewick, thirteen years ago. Since its formation, the Choir has grown to about 60 members from all parts of Gloucestershire with representatives from more than 20 different churches and denominations. 67pm, Adults £7, Children U-16 free.

Christchurch, Brunswick Road. 08456 521823. 3choirs.org.

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3-4 AUGUST ORCHARD STREET FOOD & CRAFT MARKETS Featuring the finest artisan crafts, jewellery, homewear and accessories, plus delicious locally sourced food and drink, plants and seasonal goods. Gloucester Quays. gloucesterquays.co.uk.

3-9 AUGUST CRAFT CORNER Marvellous Maths, Super Statistics and Fabulous Figures. City & Folk Museums.

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4 AUGUST JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS Celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Jamaican Independence at this Kite & Family Fun Day featuring adults and children’s school games, a tug of war, fun races, Caribbean food, music with GFM DJs and a Football Tournament which kicks off at 12.30pm.

Community volunteers wanted to help out on the day. 12-8pm. Gloucester Park.

Contact 07740 637916 for stalls and volunteering information.

OPERA ON THE BIG SCREEN The Royal Opera House performance of Puccini’s Tosca with Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann and Bryn Terfel. Brought to you by Opera Anywhere. £14. 2.30pm.

Gloucester Guildhall. 0845 652 1823.

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THE BARGEE’S WIFE In partnership with music therapy charity Mindsong with libretto by Karen Hayes, this performance will be conducted by the composer, with Barbara Dickson of 80s/90s pop fame! A new work by John O’Hara. £20/£18/£15/£10/£8. 7.45pm.

Gloucester Cathedral. 0845 652 1823.

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6 AUGUST 3D FELT CREATURES Half day sewing workshop. £10 per child.

10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm. Folk Museum.

7 AUGUST WORKSHOP WONDER Traditional games. 11am-1pm & 2pm4pm. Folk Museum.

9-11 AUGUST LEONHART SUMMER OPEN FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT The Capital Venue host the Master Series – the second event in their football events.

20 Leonhart tables will be in action, with many of the sport’s finest players alongside newcomers taking part. For details visit thecapitalvenue.com. 01452 223214.

10 AUGUST CHARITY FAMILY FUN DAY Barbecue, face painting, tug-of-war, bouncy castle, raffle, games, car boot (£4/car) and disco till late. Kicking off at 2pm with charity rugby match between Chosen Hill and

Allied Rapid Response Corps in aid of Help for Heroes and the ABF. Free entry.

Chosen Hill Rugby Club, Brookfield Road, Churchdown. Contact Sharon for details – 07870 503959.

COTTON MOTORCYCLE RALLY Gloucester Folk Museum. For details visit gloucester.gov.uk/citymuseum.

CRAFT MARKET Lots of wonderful creations to see and buy at The Cross.

10-11 AUGUST TATTOO ROYALE One not to be missed if you’re a fan of tattoos. Whether you’re looking to add more, interested in getting one, or just appreciate the artists that create them – get yourself down to Cheltenham Racecourse for this annual convention where the best tattoo artists the industry has to offer will be gathering. Entertainment and stalls also available, and kids go FREE. Check out tattooroyale.co.uk for more details.

10-16 AUGUST CRAFT CORNER – SUMMER OF SPORTS Celebrating all types of sports. 11am-4pm.

City & Folk Museums.

11 AUGUST RACE FOR MEN Plock Court Playing Fields. For details visit race4menglos.co.uk.

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The Cherry and Whites kick off the Premiership season at home to Sale Sharks before travelling to Saracens the following week.

Northampton Saints are the next visitors to Kingsholm, before Gloucester travel to Newcastle and round off the opening block of five games at home to Exeter Chiefs.

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“But to stay focused on the task in hand we have to realise in any one time in the season exactly where we are, by breaking down each game into how many points we want to gain 17 AUGUST TUDOR-FEST 6-9pm. Gloucester Folk Museum. For details visit gloucester.gov.uk/citymuseum.

17-26 AUGUST CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP & DESIGN The UK’s largest selling exhibition of contemporary bespoke furniture by many of the finest designer-makers and studio workshops in the British Isles. Exhibits from selected artisans of other disciplines such as jewellery, art and ceramics compliment the furniture beautifully and the event is the ideal place to find that exceptional something for your home or perhaps an heirloom gift for a special occasion. Around 300 exhibits from over 70 exhibitors at Thirlestaine Long Gallery, Bath Road, Cheltenham. 10am-4pm daily. Tickets £6. celebrationofcraftsmanship.com.

18 AUGUST SALVATION ARMY FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON Come and join us in Gloucester Park for an afternoon of sports, games, face painting, crafts and refreshments. 2.30-4.30pm. gloucestersalvationarmy.org 19-23 & 27-30 AUGUST MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL Join us for two fun weeks, exploring some of our best loved contemporary musicals including We Will Rock You, Let It Be,

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“We’re not looking much further ahead than that block of games right now. You’ve got to go one bite at a time, at the same time as realising the bigger picture. We’ve already planned how many points we want from the season, and where we aim to pick those up, and we’ll be reassessing those targets constantly.

“We’ll take it one step at a time, and if we were to find ourselves looking at February right now, then we would not be completely focused on the absolute main challenge. That block of five is vital, and when we come off the back of that we can reassess.”

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Gloucester Rugby kick off the 2013/14 season at Kingsholm on Saturday 7th September, kick off 3pm, against Sale Sharks. Ticket prices start from just £15 for adults and £5 for juniors. For your chance to win 2 x silver tickets in the Mira Showers Stand simply answer the following question: What position did Gloucester Rugby finish in the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership?

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Julia Donaldson’s award-winning children’s picture book is brought vividly to life on stage in this imaginative and magical adaptation. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist ... does he? Wed 2pm, Thu-Sun 11am & 2pm. £12 (u-16s £10), Family £40 (2 adults, 2 children). All adults must be accompanied by a responsible child. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

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24-25 AUGUST GLOUCESTER ROWING CLUB SUMMER REGATTA The Regatta features the Masters and Junior event on Saturday and the Senior event on Sunday. Hempsted Meadows. gloucester-rowing.org 24-26 AUGUST BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Come along for a great weekend of live music and barbecues, and taste great beers and ciders from near and far. Churchdown Club, Church Road, Churchdown GL3 2ER. 01452 713122.

25 AUGUST NOTT THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2013 For the fourth year Café René will host another Nott The Notting Hill Carnival party for those who had to stay behind while the rest went to London. A day full of food, music and good times. Outside in the courtyard from 2pm-late, then continuing into the early hours in the bar. The famous René BBQ serving up Caribbean Classics and DJ’s playing ‘feel good’ carnival vibes all day and night. Café René, Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk.

30 AUGUST PRE-SEASON RUGBY DOUBLE HEADER Pre-season double header – Plymouth Albion & Scarlets. Kingsholm Stadium. For details visit gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

31 AUGUST MUSEUM MAGIC 6-9pm. Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery. gloucester.gov.uk/citymuseum.

IVOR GURNEY MEMORIAL FESTIVAL Celebrating the life and work of Gloucestershire’s famous poet composer.

11am: Morning recital Sarah Connolly CBE and Dame Felicity Lott with poetry readings by actor Simon Callow CBE – £25. 2pm: Talk by stained glass artist Tom Denny – £10. 7pm: Ivor Gurney Memorial Concert featuring Sarah Connolly CBE, Neal Davies, Adrian Partington, Nigel Short, The English Chamber Orchestra, The Tenebrae Choir, poetry readings by Simon Callow CBE with a world premier performance of Judith Bingham’s new composition, commissioned in honour of the occasion – ticket prices vary. Gloucester Cathedral. gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

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Minimum age is 12 years for the clay shooting and archery, 10 on air rifles. Call Dan for further details on 01242 673542, 07921 951477 or email dan@prescottshooting.com END OF AUGUST COME & PLAY FOOTBALL

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5-8 SEPTEMBER INTERNATIONAL PIPE AND TABOR FESTIVAL Gloucester Folk Museum.

7 SEPTEMBER GLOUCESTER RUGBY V SALE SHARKS The first home match of the new Aviva Premiership season kicks off at Kingsholm at 3pm. Cheer the Cherry & Whites on as they battle for victory at the start of their home campaign. Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester GL1 3AX. 0871 8718781. gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

7-20 SEPTEMBER GLOUCESTER HISTORY FESTIVAL Gloucester History Festival celebrates more than 2000 years of History with over 100 events for people of all ages. The Festival starts with the annual Gloucester Day parades through the city centre on Saturday 7th September, followed by Heritage Open Days from 12th-15th September and concluding with a unique series of History Talks from 16th-20th September. Heritage Open Days is a

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From Michael Morpurgo – Children’s Laureate 2003-5 and the acclaimed writer of War Horse – comes this award winning tale of enduring friendship, The Butterfly Lion. The show runs from 16th21st September and, courtesy of The Everyman Theatre, we’ve got a pair of tickets each for two lucky readers to win in our draw.

From the African veld to the rolling Cotswolds and the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity.

When the orphaned white lion cub that Bertie has rescued is sold to a circus owner and shipped out of Africa to Europe, Bertie vows he will see his friend again. Little does he realise the adventurous, romantic, shocking turns his life will take before that momentous day finally comes.

Butterfly Lion stars Gwen Taylor, one of Britain’s leading actresses.

Gwen has enjoyed great success on stage and screen – much loved for her role as Amy in hit TV comedy Duty Free, and for playing the title role in the ITV sitcom Barbara.

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Keep your tomatoes and peppers consistently moist throughout the growing season or the roots don’t absorb nutrients properly and can get blossom end rot (light brown spots appear at the flower end of the fruit). Only apply a liquid fertiliser when the soil is moist.

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The proposed pilot cull is a Defra-managed issue under licence from Natural England and it will be up to them and the operating company carrying out the cull to decide where and when it takes place.

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