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Welcome to the January 2013 edition of The Local Answer and Happy New Year to all of our readers and advertisers. Our cover star this month is the lovely Mary-Jess Leaverland, Gloucester’s very own talented singing star. Mary Jess first found fame on a Chinese talent show whilst studying as an exchange student and since then has been a rising star in the classical crossover world. You can read all about her exciting achievements on pages 4 and 5. January is a time for looking forward, and as well as our usual packed What’s On guide, we have put together some dates for you to put in the calendar for the rest of the year– things to look forward to in the depths of winter. After the Christmas festivities, many of us will feel that we have over-indulged. If you are looking to shed those extra pounds and tone up, our Health and Beauty section has details of professionals who can help you achieve your health goals during 2013. We have some great competitions this month! Our ‘Play a Pro’ competition will appeal to all snooker players. We bet you didn’t know that Gloucester has one of the UK’s leading snooker academies which you can read about on the centre pages. We also have a great prize for those lucky enough to have a wood-burner or an open fire. We have eight bags of logs for one lucky reader to win courtesy of Over Farm Market to keep you warm whatever the weather. All our usual experts are here too. From decorators to plumbers, locksmiths to solicitors, electricians to gardeners they are all inside! You need look no further for all the professional help you need.
Contents Food & Entertainment 4 Leader’s Life 6 Delicious Dishes 9 Did You Know? 10 Vouchers 10 Health & Beauty 11 What’s On 15 Gloucester Rugby 17 Homes & Gardens 22 In the Garden 27 Professional Services 32 Money Matters 35 People First Policing 37 Index of Advertisers 38 Competition Winner & Rules 38 Competitions: 5, 9 & 17
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... the story so far... WHEN Mary-Jess Leaverland was nine years old she began singing in the Gloucester Cathedral Youth Choir, and this was just the start of her 12 years in the spot light. At the age of 15 she travelled to China for the first time and sang at the opening ceremony of a major school where she attracted a lot of local press coverage. She has been a member of the National Youth Southern Girls Choir of Great Britain and has taken part in many competitions and charity events. In 2009 she flew to Nanjing, China as part of her degree in Music and Chinese Studies at the University of Sheffield. It was there that she entered ‘Min Xing Chang Fan Tian’ (I want to sing to the stars). With her unique voice and grasp of the Chinese language, Mary-Jess took the competition by storm and the 70 million viewers took her to their hearts. Her performances of ‘When You Believe’ and ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ (both hugely popular songs in China) in the live final saw her to victory and cemented her position as a serious singer in the Chinese community.
After returning home for Christmas, her story sparked a media frenzy leading Mary-Jess in to the centre of a bidding war from all the major record and management companies. She eventually signed a recording contract with Decca Records, Universal, and to Jonathan Shalit’s ROAR Management. 2010 saw Mary-Jess record her debut album ‘Shine’ with filmic textures and a contemporary flare – she recorded the string section from The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road and worked with some of China’s most accomplished musicians to add a touch of the orient. Before ‘Shine’ was released on the 8th of August 2011, Mary-Jess embarked on a 23-date UK tour as Russell Watson’s special guest. She has since toured with
Chris and Abby Eaton, performed in Trafalgar Square for Chinese New Year and sang the Downton Abbey theme tune ‘Did I Make the Most of Loving You?’ with lyrics by the legendary Don Black. The theme was included in the ‘Now that’s what I call Classical’ album, and her second single ‘Glorious’ was included on the Rugby World Cup ‘World in Union’ album. She was also invited to sing Faith Hill’s ‘There You’ll Be’ on the Band of the H.M. Royal Marines album ‘Summon the Heroes’ due to her family connections with the forces. In January 2012, MaryJess won both the ‘Album of the Year’ award and the ‘Best Newcomer’ award
from classical-crossover.co.uk. Since then, not only has she sung to royalty in Windsor Castle, but she has also sung in memory of pop royalty – she was invited to sing ‘Don’t Cry Alone’ at Robin Gibb’s house at the garden party which followed the unveiling of his National Heritage Foundation Plaque. One of the highlights of Mary-Jess’ career so far was when she performed a show stopping version of ‘Abide With Me’ with The Band of The Blues and Royals at this year’s FA Cup Final in Wembley Stadium – in front of a live audience of 90,000 people and a worldwide television audience of potentially 300 million! In December 2012 she released her latest single ‘Keep the Flame’ – a cover of Johnny Coppin’s original track. With all this experience at only 22 years of age, the future promises to be bright for Mary-Jess.
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ON our cover this month is rising star and local lady MaryJess Leaverland. Born in Gloucester, she attended St Peter’s R.C. High School and Ribston Hall High School Sixth Form before moving on to study at Sheffield University. This beautiful young lady with the fabulous voice has already enjoyed much fame but, having met her, it’s clear she has her feet firmly on the ground. She is a very warm, caring person who – from an early age – has been ‘driven’ in her passion for music and song. She is also a strong ‘family person’ and was looking forward to a Sunday roast with her grandfather following our meeting. Mary-Jess is a Gloucestershire Gem who her home county can be proud of. She sang at the recent Tree of Light ‘switch on’ event outside the Guildhall in Gloucester – a great fundraising initiative organised by the city’s Rotary Club and Council. On 9th December her new single – Keep the Flame – was released, and on 20th December Mary-Jess performed the song at Cheltenham Town Hall with the original writers, including famous singer/songwriter Johnny Coppin. In 2013 Mary-Jess will be recording two albums. One of them will be a Christmas album and fans can see her perform the songs live as she tours the UK including, of course, a Gloucestershire venue. Mary-Jess is also planning a couple of visits to China in support of ‘Half the Sky’ – a Chinese charity helping orphaned and abandoned children – for which she is now an ambassador. You can read about Mary-Jess’s story so far on the page opposite, along with her many achievements to date – there will, undoubtedly, be many more to follow!
Mary-Jess has kindly given us a signed photograph and signed copy of her Glorious EP for one lucky reader to win! To enter our draw, just send your name, address and telephone number(s) to: Mary-Jess Draw, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9QS. Closing date: 11th January 2013.
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Leader’s Life
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As 2012 ends and we usher in the New Year, itʼs worth reflecting on whatʼs happened in the last 12 months, and what we can look forward to in the year ahead. 2012 was a special year for the country with the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Indeed, we had the visit of the Olympic Torch to Gloucester in May, a great weekend of Jubilee events in June and we even presented Prince Edward with the traditional Lamprey Pie to pass on to his Mother! It was a great year for events with the first Garden Party at Gloucester Quays, the biggest and best Food Festival and Victorian Market yet, a reinvigorated Carnival and our first major History Festival. The new M&S opened in Eastgate Street, leading a charge of numerous retailers coming to the city despite the difficult climate. In 2013, Iʼm looking forward to an announcement (hopefully) confirming Gloucesterʼs status as a host city for the Rugby World Cup 2015. The new state of the art cinema will open at Gloucester Quays with a host of new restaurants alongside it. The transformation of the Railway Triangle will move to a new level. And work on the former Gloscat site at Greyfriars will begin in earnest. Hopefully the opening of TK Maxx in the old M&S Northgate Street store will maintain the momentum of
new retailers entering the city. And weʼll have a strong events programme, including the fourth Tall Ships Festival, the Mystery Plays and the world-famous Three Choirs Festival. We are fortunate that 2012 ended without a repeat of the awful floods of 2007. So Iʼm hoping for a dry 2013 including, if itʼs not too much to ask, something resembling a summer! I hope the economy will continue to recover and unemployment stays on a downward path. And if Gloucester Rugby can maintain their promising start to the season and make the Premiership play-offs I, and many others in the city, will be happy! My very best wishes to all Local Answer readers for a great 2013.
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The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. 28 DECEMBER MISS FUSION Real live soul at the Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk. 29 DECEMBER SANITARIUM A Xmas selection of Rock and Metal at the Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, 9pm. Free entry before 11pm, only £2 after. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk. 31 DECEMBER NEW YEAR’S EVE BLACK, WHITE AND DIAMONDS PARTY Bowden Hall, in Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, hosts a glitzy Black, White and Diamonds party where guests are invited to dress to impress. Price includes a spectacular 6 course meal, casino tables, New Year countdown and disco. Tickets cost £67.50 per person, or from £112.50 including accommodation and brunch. For details or to book call 0844 815 9077. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT CAFÉ RENÉ John Mustoe in the main bar and Beaver in the Cellar Bar, with free buffet and Moustache Party. Tickets £6 in advance (available from the bar), £8 on the door. Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Walls Social Club, Hammond Way, Barnwood, Gloucester. Live music with ‘Mission Blue’ soul band plus disco. £15 per person. Call Martyn on 07910 959097 1 JANUARY NEW YEAR’S DAY JUMP RACING Wrap up warm and join the exciting atmosphere at Cheltenham Racecourse. From 10.30am, last race 3.55pm. A familyfriendly event with various ticket prices. www.cheltenham.co.uk. 0844 579 3003. 1 & 12 JANUARY BIRD WATCH MORNING Join the warden on his morning rounds at WWT Slimbridge and see how many birds you can add to your list. Starts 8am. £15 per person, booking essential, with refreshments included. 01453 891223. 2 JANUARY ANTHONY VUKIC Originals, covers and crowd pleasers at the Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk. 4 JANUARY LAST NIGHTS VICTORY Electronica dubstep rock at the Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk.
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5 JANUARY GLOUCESTER RUGBY Gloucester Rugby versus London Irish at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. Kick-off at 3pm. Tickets from £15. 0871 871 8781 or visit www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk 7 JANUARY COBALT CARD RECYCLING 2013 Starting from 7 January please donate your unwanted Christmas cards for recycling to Cobalt, Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AS during office hours. If you have a spare day and would like to be involved in card sorting, please contact
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19 JANUARY RAT PACK FRANK’S BACK Amazing Frank Sinatra tribute at The Capital Venue. Tickets (from £12) available from www.thecapitalvenue.com or 01452 223214. 22 JANUARY THE VINDICATRIX Gloucester Waterways Museum at historic Gloucester Docks presents a talk which tells the story behind the figurehead from the youth training ship ‘Vindicatrix’ on display in the Museum entrance. 7.30pm. 01452 318200 for further information. www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk 23-27 JANUARY CINDERELLA
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Promenade Productions proudly present Cinderella – a traditional family pantomime. This amateur production will delight young and old with the magical ‘rags to riches’ tale, complete with comical Ugly Sisters, handsome prince and a full supporting cast. Lots of laughs, stunning sets, fabulous costumes and great dance routines. 7pm daily and 2.30pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets £8-£12 (concessions available) from Showcase, 13-15 Montpellier Arcade, Cheltenham GL50 1SU, 01242 224144 or visit www.promenadeproductions.co.uk. 25 JANUARY MY DESIGN Pop and rock covers at the Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk. 25-27 JANUARY GLOUCESTER CAJUN AND ZYDECO FESTIVAL Celebrating its 40th birthday, this festival at Gloucester Guildhall offers a weekend of non-stop partying, live music, dancing, workshops and cuisine rooted in the culture of America’s Deep South. For more details and to book tickets call 01452 503050. www.gloucestercajunfestival.co.uk 26 JANUARY FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY Cheltenham Racecourse hosts seven high quality jump races that precede the March Gold Cup festival. Gates open at 11am. For tickets and details call 01242 513014 or visit www.cheltenham.co.uk
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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2 FEBRUARY ONWARDS RBS SIX NATIONS RUGBY
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