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Summer is over and the warm weather seems to have disappeared with it. But don’t despair – there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming months with Halloween at the end of October and Christmas just round the corner! The ever-popular Frightmare Festival is back at Over Farm Market this month – take a ride on the Haunted Hayride or enter the Fright House, but be sure to book soon as this spooky spectacular is bound to sell out fast! Alternatively join in the fun at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park with face painting, fortune telling and a walk around the enchanted woods! If you’re interested in photography, wildlife and conservation, be sure to book tickets for ‘Wild about Animals’. Presented by award-winning photographer Andy Rouse, it promises to be a great evening’s entertainment at the Bacon Theatre. And here’s one for the ladies – a vintage themed Ladies Lunch Fashion Show at Gloucester Rugby Club where the models are sure to dazzle in their 50’s style attire. Fans of the hit TV show, ‘Have I Got News For You’ may be aware that one of its stars, Paul Merton, is coming to Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday 19th October with his group of ‘Impro Chums’. They will provide a night of new and unique comedy inspired by you, the audience! Finally, we can all look forward to an extra hour in bed towards the end of October, as the clocks go back! See our ‘Did You Know?’ feature for a bit of background information about why this system was implemented.
Contents Food & Entertainment 4 Delicious Dishes 7 Short Walks 10 Pet Care 12-13 Vouchers 16-17 Health & Beauty 18 What’s On 24 Homes & Gardens 45 In the Garden 59 Professional Services 70 Money Matters 79 People First Policing 81 Index of Advertisers 82 Competition Winners/Rules 82
Competitions 5, 9, 26, 28, 29, 33 & 40
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Stars of spontaneity come to town Cheltenham Town Hall plays host to Paul Merton and his worldrenowned ‘Impro Chums’ on Saturday 19th October – the third night of their UK 2013 Autumn Tour which runs until 23rd November. Paul and his chums – Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Mike McShane and Suki Webster – will create a new and unique comedy show every single night, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. They are a unique, vintage blend of experience and inventiveness: Paul Merton is a founder member of The Comedy Store Players, and still regulary appears at the ‘Comedy Store’. Mike McShane is best known as one of the original crew of ‘Whose Line’ and has been to and fro, from America to Britain with stops in Hollywood in between. He is married to the beautiful and gifted Karen, and is tolerated by an English cat named Henry. He would like to thank his fellow Chums for keeping him sane. Lee Simpson became a member of The Comedy Store Players in 1987. He is a founder member of ‘Improbable’, one of the country’s foremost theatre companies and, along with
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Richard Vranch, he wrote and performed on ‘Paul Merton – The Tour’ and ‘Paul Merton – The Palladium’, he also directed Paul in ‘Paul Merton – And This is Me’. Richard Vranch is also a Comedy Store Player. He improvises and writes comedy, and does voiceovers, animations and panel shows. He’s appeared on Radio 4’s ‘Just a Minute’, and toured the world – from Mexico to Palestine – acting in sketch shows. He has a PhD and presented a Channel 4 science show. He now performs a comedy/science/hula-hoop act ‘Dr Hula’. Suki Webster is a regular guest of The Comedy Store Players and has toured the world with ‘Paul Merton And His Impro Chums’. More recently she co-wrote ‘Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock’ (BBC4/2) and a Morecambe and Wise tribute show (BBC1). She also cowrote, and was Assistant Director on, ‘Paul Merton’s Birth of Hollywood’ (BBC2). Don’t miss out on a fantastic and unique night of entertainment. If you’re unable to attend the Cheltenham event, you can still catch the act nearby – the chums are at Coventry, Swindon and Bristol on 2nd 11th and 19th November respectively. For further information and a full list of tour dates visit www.paulmerton.com.
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An education in entertainment Paul Merton – one of Britan’s best loved comedians – is well known for his improvisation skill. His humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy and he is considered by a number of critics and fellow entertainers to be among the nation’s greatest comedians. He is a regular guest on Radio 4’s ‘Just A Minute’ and is an established face on TV shows such as the hugely popular ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Room 101’, ‘Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock’ (BBC4/2), ‘Paul Merton’s Birth of Hollywood’ (BBC 2) and his travel series for Channel Five in India, China, Europe and, more recently, ‘Paul Merton’s Adventures’ and the televised series of ‘Just A Minute’ (BBC2). Paul was born on 9 July 1957 in Parsons Green, London, to his English father – Albert Martin, a train guard on the London Underground – and his Irish mother, Mary Ann (neé Power).
Long-running banter Over many years appearing on ‘Have I Got News For You’, the viewing public have been entertained at times by Paul’s banter with fellow team captain Ian Hislop regarding their educational backgrounds. Ian became head boy at independent boarding school Ardingly College before reading English Literature at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, while Paul failed his ‘Eleven Plus’ before attending Wimbledon College, a Jesuitrun secondary school that had just become a comprehensive, where he achieved A-levels in English and History. After leaving school, Paul
worked at the Tooting employment office for seven years. Paul often claims he was inspired to go into comedy at an early age watching clowns at a circus, remembering: “I had no idea that adults could behave like that”. He gained his earliest professional credits under his birth name (Paul James Martin), including an appearance as a yokel in ‘Time’ – an episode of The Young Ones in 1984. On joining Equity he found the name Paul Martin was already taken, so he renamed himself after Merton – the district of London where he grew up. Though he had harboured serious ambitions of becoming a performing comedian since his school days, it wasn’t until April 1982, at the ‘Comedy Store’ in Soho, that his dream was realised. He recalls that on only his second or third night he ‘found’ the dour role that has influenced his comic approach ever since.
Paul will be performing with his ‘Impro Chums’ at Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday 19th October (see opposite page). For your chance to win a pair of tickets to this night of spontaneous wit, enter our draw by sending your name, address and telephone number to Impro Chums, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Impro Chums’ in the subject line. Closing date: Friday 11th October 2013.
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Withington and Our front cover this month shows a delightful landmark in the village of Withington – a stone crocodile head which jets water into a trough all year round. It was created in Victorian times and recently renovated by local a stonemason. Withington is a small Cotswold The Loca l village between Cheltenham and Cirencester straddling the River Coln. On the west bank of Withington the village rises, encompassing the manor house and the Grade I listed church of St Michael and All Angels which dates back to the 12th Century. In 2006 an archaeological dig was conducted in the village and televised by Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’ programme. A family of moles had uncovered pieces of mosaic which were then noticed by local archaeologist Roger Box who called in the Time Team to investigate. They spent three days digging the site and uncovered a previously unknown Roman Villa. Just downsteam from the crocodile is Fossebridge – a pretty hamlet with four acres of gardens and a lake. Why not visit the crocodile and then take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Chedworth Woods – see this month’s ‘Short Walk’ on the next page. You could then, perhaps, warm yourself up and indulge in a superb lunch and refreshments at The Inn at Fossebridge – a charming 17th century coaching inn with a cosy bar and log fires. Why not enter our competition (above right) and you may enjoy your lunch or dinner for free! YOUR FAVOURITE FREEMIUM
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1 These are the remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in Britain. It is thought to have been inhabited as a country house over a period of 250 years. The location was chosen for its sheltered position, water supply, and communications. The first villa was built in the 2nd century but was later altered and enlarged some time in the 4th century, from which the present buildings date. The first remains were discovered by accident in 1864 by a gamekeeper who began to notice fragments of Roman paving and pottery among the rabbit burrows. A museum now houses finds from the site, and there are several impressive mosaics of varying quality, the remains of two bathhouses and hypocausts for underfloor heating.
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Having worked in Australia with all sorts of highly venomous snakes, deadly spiders and paralysing ticks you might assume coming to work in England would be a much more benign environment for pets. For the most part you would be right, but the UK and Europe does have it’s share of unusual bugs and critters and – with continental travel with our four legged companions becoming more popular – we are seeing some equally unpleasant and sometimes serious problems on our doorstep. One of the more common parasites that we see at this time of year is the humble harvest mite or Trombicula Autumnalis to give it it’s scientific name. The larval stage of this mite will attach itself to dogs’ skin, often between toes or on thinly haired skin, and cause a rather intense irritation and dermatitis. They are near microscopic but are just visible with the naked eye as little orange dots. The mites are picked up from grassy areas and are most active on warm sunny days. If your pet has particularly itchy feet or skin in late Summer and Autumn then this might just be the trigger. Adders – we all shudder at the thought of venomous snakes and we certainly see a few Adder bites each year on dogs, often over Cleeve Hill. Fortunately the European Adder is not nearly as venomous as the Australian snakes, but it can still cause a significant reaction and occasionally antivenom is required for very badly affected dogs. Most of the time, pain relief, treatment of swelling and – if necessary – shock treatment fixes most dogs. Increasingly with the ease of travel to the continent with dogs we are becoming aware of problems that some animals bring back with them. Several tick-borne parasites are reasonably common in France and Spain. The continental ticks themselves don’t cause a huge problem but they can carry blood parasites that can cause very serious anaemias and organ damage. Babesia and Ehrlichia are two such bugs and I recently had the misfortune to diagnose a case of Babesiosis here in Cheltenham in a dog just returned from France. Fortunately, with prompt medical treatment, we were able to cure the dog – but it’s likely we’ll see more of these nasties in future. Most of these parasites are easily avoided with appropriate insecticidal treatments given monthly as preventatives or before overseas travel. At the end of the day, at least here in England we don’t have poisonous spiders! Dr Oliver Wilkinson BVSc MRCVS
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– IT’S ‘TIME FOR TREES’! Former teachers help with ‘wood’ work Former Pate’s Grammar School teachers Hilary and Bob Beale have not stopped working since their respective ‘retirements’. They are both involved in a number of groups and societies, deriving great satisfaction from helping others and the environment. One such organisation is the ‘Cheltenham Tree Group’ of which Bob is chairman and Hilary treasurer. Along with fellow members they are dedicated to promoting the growth of trees in Cheltenham, working hand in hand with the local authority to keep a check on the health of trees and encourage new planting. Winter is the group’s busiest time – supplying trees at a range of sizes to various people and organisations. Among the numerous sites around the town to have benefited from the group’s work are Cox’s Meadow, Sandy Lane Playing Field, Tommy Taylor’s Lane and Pittville Park where a tree was planted in memory of Joyce Goldring, Cheltenham Tree Group's founder. Founded in 1987, Cheltenham Tree Group are keen to welcome new members and raise public awareness of the work carried out. Bob said: “We’ve got a great team of hardworking people of all ages, but we’re always on the look out for more. There’s a considerable amount of work involved in tending and planting the trees each year, particularly during certain months, so any regular or occasional help is much appreciated.” Ordinarily the group have around 500 seedlings, whips and saplings in stock – a good selection of mainly native species – of which approximately one third are supplied to the community each winter season. The trees go mainly to schools, playing fields, local community projects and several voluntary groups working on nature conservation. Single or multiple trees are also made available to individuals, offered on a “Dig Your Own” basis and supplied bare-rooted for planting November to March – the best time being before Christmas, giving time for establishment of a good root system before spring growth starts. The trees are normally exchanged for a donation which will be used to plant more trees in the developing world. There are currently plenty to choose from at the group’s nursery in Charlton Kings – call Peter on 01242 578983 to arrange a viewing. If you’d like to get involved in any way as a member, give Bob a call on 01242 516469 – the annual subscription is only £5 to help with administrative and newsletter costs. For a great deal more information on the wonderful work carried out by Cheltenham Tree Group, as well as helpful hints and tips for those of you wishing to choose and plant your own tree, visit their website – www.cheltenhamtreegroup.btck.co.uk. Bob is pictured above on ‘the mound’ within the grounds of Pate’s Grammar School adjacent to Coronation Square where he planted many oak whips some years ago. Hilary is pictured second from right in our top left picture with 11 other members – between them they planted almost 200 young trees in two hours earlier this year.
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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. 1-5 OCTOBER THE GRAND GESTURE
Northern Broadsides return to the Everyman with a riotous production of comic mayhem and exquisite farce, complete with a gypsy band and heavenly choir. Simeon Duff is working class, unemployed and desperate. His wife works. He’s lost all self esteem. He’s on the scrap heap and wants to end it all ... and so begins this brilliantly insane comedy about a man on the edge. 7.45pm. Tickets from £14. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. 2 OCTOBER HANNAH FAULKNER Acoustic soul at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm, free entry before 11pm. caferene.co.uk. 4 OCTOBER THE OCCASIONALLY BIG BAND & FRIENDS Performing at Charlton Kings Club, Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AB. 7.30-11.30pm. Playing an electric mix of pop, light rock, blues and soul music from the 60’s to the present day, covering the likes of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, etc to name just a few. Tickets £5 call 01242 535922. Festival feel but indoors – bring a picnic but strictly no alcohol please, there is a bar! Check out cobalthealth.co.uk MOLLY SAMSON & THE CAUTIONARY TALES Bar room folk at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm, free entry before 11pm. caferene.co.uk. 4-13 OCTOBER THE TIMES CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Whether it is the biggest names in sport, radiio, art, theatre, politics or publishing the
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literature festival has them all. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature to find out more details and book tickets. 5 OCTOBER COTSWOLD MORRIS DANCE WORKSHOP A fun introduction to the art of Morris dancing! 10am-4pm at The Guild Hall, Gloucester. Everyone 16+ welcome. Visit the website for booking and information. glosmorrismen.org. 6 OCTOBER THE HEART OF THE COTSWOLDS WEDDING SHOW The latest bridal wear, floral arrangements, photography, jewellery and cake designs! Free entry, free welcome drink, free beauty treatments, amazing prizes, live music and fabulous goodie bag. 11am-3.30pm. Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, The Square, Chipping Campden GL55 6AN. theheartofthecotswoldsweddingshow.co.uk. FOREST SHOWCASE – FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL Marquees of more than 70 local producers plus cookery demonstrations and children’s workshops, arts and crafts and live music. The festival will be opened by BBC TV food personality Gregg Wallace who will be guest of honour throughout the day. Tickets available to buy on the day. Adults £3.50, u18’s £1.50, family ticket £8. Visit forestshowcase.org for more details. 10am-5pm. Speech House Hotel Grounds, Coleford, GL16 7EL. 8-12 OCTOBER TO SIR WITH LOVE
Matthew Kelly and Ansu Kabia star in a new stage adaptation of E R Braithwaite’s autobiography, peppered with the songs and dances of the late 40’s; a time of austerity like our own where love, inspiration and hope win through against all the odds. 7.45pm daily and 2pm matinee Thursday & Saturday. Tickets from £17. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.
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9 OCTOBER PHIL KING Invigorating acoustic at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm, free entry before 11pm. caferene.co.uk. 9-10 OCTOBER TEWKESBURY MOP FAIR Largest street fair in Gloucestershire with sideshows, stalls, traditional games and fun fair. More information from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre 01684 855040. tewkesburyfairsociety.co.uk. 11 OCTOBER AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE FOR BEGINNERS Square Dancing is a proven way to stay healthy. Cheltenham Square Dancing Club are looking for new members to join their club and enjoy evening and weekend dances. They meet at 7:45 at the Holy Apostles Church Hall, Charlton Kings every Friday. It is a superb way of improving your health and above all it is sociable and fun. To find out more please phone John Pearson on 01242 584179 or visit cheltenhamsquaredancing.co.uk. RAT PACK CABARET EVENING With rat pack singer Rob Thompson. Tickets £12 including food and disco. Late bar. 7.30pm for 8.30pm. Smart dress. Tickets available from venue: Gloucester Irish Club, Horton Road, Gloucester GL1 3QA. Enquiries: 01452 525728 – after 7pm 07788 715 725. ALL CRAMPED UP Classic cramps covers at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm, free entry before 11pm. caferene.co.uk. 12 OCTOBER A UKELELE EXPERIENCE Enjoy a Ukelele Experience supported by Cynthia Baron with ‘Amusing Monologues’. In aid of The Smiles Foundation Elderly Care Unit (Romania). 7pm at Charlton Kings Baptist Church. Tickets £4 (Available from Kings Coffee House, Mary Jones 01242 511269 and on the door).
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CHELTENHAM PARK HOTEL WEDDING SHOW Fresh, fun, full of inspiration and features catwalk shows, over 40 suppliers, live entertainment, demonstrations and more. Let us help you plan your perfect day. jttevents.co.uk/wedding-show.
14-19 OCTOBER ROUGH JUSTICE
Tom Conti stars in this gripping courtroom drama as James Highwood, a television journalist who admits a killing but perversely chooses to defend himself, pushing the tolerance of the court to its limits and framing his defence in terms calculated to incense the judge. It will keep you guessing until the very end – not to be missed! 7.45pm. Tickets from £14. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.
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16 OCTOBER RUSS POOLE Acoustic singer/songwriter at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm, free entry before 11pm. caferene.co.uk. 18-19 OCTOBER THE SHOWCASE AT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE Offering the chance to see seven highly competitive races each day and experience the racecourse atmosphere such as watching a race in the commentary box or seeing the jockeys weigh in after the race. Tickets from £9. cheltenham.co.uk. 19 OCTOBER OPEN MORNING AT THE KING’S SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER
Nestled around Gloucester Cathedral, with an inspiring setting unlike any other, come and discover this Independent Day School for girls and boys aged 3-18 years. Personalised school tours.10am-12pm. 01452 337337. thekingsschool.co.uk.
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Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers, and his world renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. 8pm. Tickets from £19. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. 0844 576 2210. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.
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Wonderful entertainment for wildlife lovers and photographers alike! Multi-award winning wildlife photographer and conservationist Andy Rouse is a ‘larger than life’ character, and his ‘Wild about Animals’ tour showcases his latest work from around the world and the UK. Great pictures, funny anecdotes, irreverent chat, toe tapping music – it’s all in his action-packed show which is suitable for photographers and animal lovers alike. It’s a great night out! Andy has published 18 books and has raised tens of thousands of pounds for Tiger and Gorilla conservation projects. He says: “My aim is to inspire others to love the natural world as I do – only by caring will we ever hope to conserve what we have for generations to come.” He is bringing his show to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham, and the Blake Theatre, Monmouth, on Fridays 1st & Andy Rouse has kindly given us a pair of tickets for one lucky 8th November respectively to reader to see his ‘Wild about Animals’ show at the Bacon entertain each audience with a unique Theatre on Friday 1st November at 7.30pm. portrayal of his fun relationships with To enter our draw, just send your name, address and animals such as Grizzly Bears, Cheetah and Mountain Gorillas. telephone number to Wild about Animals, The Local Answer, He’ll also be talking about his project on local Little Owls too, and 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, will deliver a thought provoking segment on the wildlife and email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please endangered rainforests of Madagascar. Andy will also explain how state ‘Wild about Animals’ in the subject line. Closing date: a Grizzly Bear once sniffed his foot – and it lived to tell the tale! Monday 14th October 2013.
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Chiquito will be re-opening with a new look on the evening of Monday 30th September. Customers will be able to enjoy delicious Mexican dishes such as sizzling fajitas, fully loaded nachos, juicy chorizo burgers and succulent BBQ ribs, as well as Mexican-inspired desserts such as fresh, hot churros with chocolate dipping sauce and banana taquitos. The Cheltenham restaurant is one of just a few Chiquito branches to serve breakfasts, with Mexican ranch eggs and the full breakfast sizzler set to send taste-buds soaring. With a full range of authentic tequilaʼs on offer, as well as a hand-picked cocktail list, Chiquito is set to be a true party venue. Kate McKenna, General Manager at Chiquito, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the residents of Cheltenham through the doors of our beautiful new look restaurant to offer them a real taste of Mexico, right on their doorstep. We pride ourselves on being able to cater for people of all ages and tastes, so hope people will come and give us a try! The restaurant is the perfect setting for a night out, tasty brunch or delicious lunch, as we offer a casual but vibrant atmosphere where people want to return time and time again.”
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The Brewery welcomes Cheltenham Motor Club once more on Saturday 12th for their annual Introduction to Motorsport and vehicle display. From 9:30am till 4:30pm there will be a number of modern/classic cars and motorcycles on Saturday 12th October, display, along with an exhibition of motoring 9:30am – 4:30pm photographs. Throughout the day Club members will be on hand to give you an insight in to this complex and diverse form of sport. You do not need to be a driver, as you can start marshalling at some events from the age of 14 years. In previous years this has been a very popular event for motor enthusiasts and the general public alike. You can listen to engines roar, climb aboard bikes and cars, and find out more information from the drivers. Cars on show include Rally, Racers, Dragsters, Hill Climb and Classic cars. If motorcycles are more your thing there are plenty on display including Motor-cross, Trials, Circuit Racers and Classic motorcycles. Vehicles will be displayed subject to availability. As always this is a free event but on the day the club will be collecting for the Breweryʼs chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. For more information on this visit www.cheltmc.com www.cheltmc.com or email cmc@cheltmc.com.
Halloween Holiday Fun 31st October, 12-4pm
On Thursday 31st the Brewery will be celebrating Halloween with a Creepy Crawly event, with free spooky face painting included too. Expect a variety of insects and reptiles including a 15ft snake, lizards, cockroaches, giant millepede, scorpion and lots of creepy crawlies. Meet Andy who will tell you all about these weird and wonderful animals and give you an opportunity to handle some of these interesting specimens. In addition, to celebrate the release of DreamWorks animation Turbo (at Cineworld from 18th October) look out for snail races throughout the day. The movie is about an ordinary garden snail whose dream to become the fastest snail in the world comes true.
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20 OCTOBER WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE WEDDING SHOW The latest bridal wear, floral arrangements, photography, jewellery and cake designs! Free entry, free welcome drink, fabulous goodie bag, free parking and live music. 11am-3.30pm. Stonehouse Court Hotel, Bristol Road, Stonehouse GL10 3RA. thewestgloucestershireweddingshow.co.uk. 22-26 OCTOBER CIPHERS
Following their recent successes with Our Country’s Good and Top Girls, Out of Joint return to the Everyman with a new play about spies, double agents, and the opaqueness of the human soul. Written by Stroud-based writer Dawn King, Ciphers begs the question: how well can you ever know someone who lies for a living? 7.45pm. Tickets from £10. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. 23 OCTOBER INDULGENCE EVENING AT STUART HOLMES SALON Hear from ex-Royal Butler Grant Harrold – guest speaker at this fabulous evening. Join some of Cheltenham’s favourite bars, eateries, shops and others as the awardwinning Stuart Holmes team and Indulgence Partners treat you to demonstrations, tasters, treatments and more. jttevents.co.uk/whats-on-2 24-26 OCTOBER THE RIVALS Presented by the Charlton Kings Community Players. St Edward’s Senior School Performance Hall at 7.30pm. £7.50
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A fabulous evening of music with 30 wellloved tunes from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Misérables, Grease, The Lion King, West Side Story and many more performed live on stage by eight of the country’s finest singers and dancers. Back to Broadway combines captivating performances with dazzling costumes, stunning lighting effects and an amazing New York setting, to bring the excitement of Broadway and London’s West End together for one night of pure entertainment – the very best of Musical Theatre, with its drama, its beauty and its sheer joy. 7.30pm. £16 (£14). Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. backtobroadway.co.uk FUNKINSTEINS Dance funk rock at Café René, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452 309340. From 9pm. 26 OCTOBER AUTUMN FAYRE Gifts, preserves, tombola, raffle, cakes and toys. Organised by Cheltenham General League of Friends at Sacred Hearts Church, Charlton Kings. 9.30-12noon. Entrance 50p. 26 OCTOBER TRADITIONAL CEILI/FOLK DANCE 8pm till late. Tickets £5 from venue: Gloucester Irish Club, Horton Road, Gloucester GL1 3QA. Enquiries: 01452 525728 – after 7pm 07788 715 725.
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Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black highlights and celebrates the talents of black and Asian dancers from around the world and recently received the Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Independent Company 2012. 7.45pm. Tickets from £19. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. 30 OCTOBER ARDAL O’HANLON
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Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon’s style is observational, the subject matter is Life Itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief! Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy. 8pm. Tickets from £20. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.
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Try 5 matches at Gloucester Rugby WIN TICKETS! Gloucester Rugby take on London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday 2nd November kick off 3pm, Live at Kingsholm. For your chance to win 2 x silver tickets in the Mira Showers Stand simply answer the following question: Who made their 100th appearance for Gloucester Rugby at the away fixture against Saracens on Saturday 14th September 2013?
Gloucester Rugby are pleased to announce the launch of the Try 5 match ticket package which allows supporters the opportunity to choose 5 matches for one great price. Select 5 matches in The Shed for just £80 or a Silver seat in the Mira Showers Stand for just £130. Supporters can choose one game from Group 1, two games from Group 2 and two games from Group 3 to complete their Try 5. Group 1: • Leicester Tigers – Saturday 30 Nov. • Saracens – Saturday 4 Jan.
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Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 [U] When eccentric young boffin Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) came up with a food replicator that turned water into grub, he was initially acclaimed as a hero. But after cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes devastated the island of Swallow Falls, everyone had to flee. Flint thought he’d destroyed his invention. But he was wrong. On returning, he discovers that the food left behind has been evolving! Now Swallow Falls is populated by bizarre food animals ranging from toothy tacodiles to lumbering hippotatomuses. The only way to stop them invading the mainland is to shut down the machine for good. And that means embarking on an epic journey from the breakfast bog all the way to the big rock candy mountain, battling the likes of cheespiders and fruit cockatiels. This truly tasty sequel to the hit 2009 animation delivers another smorgasbord of entertainment. 4 OCTOBER
Filth [18] James McAvoy plays a corrupt, abusive, junkie cop in this outrageous yarn from the author of ‘Trainspotting’. Misanthropic, Machiavellian Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson (James McAvoy) is not the sort of policeman you’d stop to ask for directions. This psychopathic and corrupt Edinburgh cop is in line for promotion and he’s determined not to allow anything to get in his way. He’s supposed to be investigating a brutal, racially charged murder. But he seems more interested in thwarting the ambitions of colleagues, such as Ray Lennox (Jamie Bell). That’s when he’s not drinking to excess, hoovering drugs and abusing women. Now, however, his past is threatening to catch up with him! James McAvoy gives a mesmerising performance as ‘Trainspotting’ author Irvine Welsh’s monstrous anti-hero. Among the outstanding supporting cast are Jim Broadbent as Bruce’s psychiatrist, Eddie Marsan as his much-abused friend and Imogen Poots as a disapproving colleague. Watch out for the tapeworm! 11 OCTOBER
The Fifth Estate [TBA] Young internet idealists Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Bruhl) found the Wikileaks website on a shoestring budget. Their intention is to hold the powerful to account by providing an outlet for whistleblowers. They quickly make headlines with the leaking of military footage showing unarmed journalists being gunned down. But when Wikileaks publishes the biggest trove of classified US documents in history, the organisation finds itself in deep water. While supporters hail this as a blow against government secrecy, opponents accuse them of putting lives at risk. Directed by Bill Condon, ‘The West Wing’ writer Josh Singer’s engrossing political thriller is based in part on Domscheit-Berg’s book about his experiences. TV’s Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch, delivers an uncannily accurate performance as Assange. Watch out too for new Doctor Who Peter Capaldi as Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger! 8 NOVEMBER
Gravity [12A] Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are cast adrift in space in this intense 3D sci-fi thriller! Medical engineer Dr Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is on her very first mission aboard the space shuttle Explore. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), who’s on his final flight before retiring. But a seemingly routine spacewalk 372 miles above the Earth ends in disaster when satellite debris ploughs into the shuttle. The impact catapults Stone and Kowalsky into the unforgiving blackness. An eerie silence tells them they have also lost contact with NASA altogether. With a finite supply of oxygen, their prospects seem bleak. But panic and fear gives way to a realisation that their only hope of survival is to work together and travel further into deep space. ‘Children of Men’ director Alfonso Cuaron returns to sci-fi with this palm-moistening survival thriller, brilliantly shot in immersive 3D.
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Turbo [U] A freak accident transforms a snail into a racing champ in this eye-popping animated 3D underdog comedy! Theo (Ryan Reynolds) is an ordinary garden snail with a big dream. Inspired by his hero, racing champ Guy Gagne (Bill Hader), he yearns to become the world’s fastest mollusc! When he’s inadvertently sucked into a race car engine, our plucky hero’s DNA gets supercharged. Theo changes his name to Turbo and finds his crazy dream coming true when a Taco company sponsors his trip to participate in the Indy 500. His cautious brother Chet (Paul Giamatti) is less enthusiastic. But Turbo is determined to overcome all obstacles – and avoid getting squished! From the makers of ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’, this fast and furious 3D fable keeps the laughs coming all the way to the finish line. The amazing voice cast also includes Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Maya Rudolph and Michelle Rodriguez.
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Captain Phillips [12A] Tom Hanks stars in the incredible true story of the first US ship to be seized by pirates in 200 years. In 2009, the unarmed US container ship Maersk Alabama is charting a course off the coast of Somalia. On his radar, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) observes speedboats heading in their direction. He then launches a well-planned emergency procedure that puts the ship into lockdown while its crew hide. The heavily armed pirates led by Muse (Barkhad Abdi) board the vessel, take Phillips hostage, and flee in a lifeboat. So begins a tense, high stakes stand-off that quickly makes international headlines. This true-life thriller is adapted from Captain Phillips’ own book about his experiences by ‘The Hunger Games’ screenwriter Billy Ray. ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ director Paul Greengrass delivers a typically complex, nuanced, politically charged action film that focuses on the two contrasting men at the centre of the unfolding drama. 25 OCTOBER
Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa [18] The Jackass team dispatch a small boy and his grandpa on a jaw-dropping hidden camera road trip! At 86, you’d expect Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) to be an upstanding senior citizen. But he’s a drunken, thieving degenerate. As if that wasn’t bad enough, he’s in the company of his impressionable eight-year-old grandson, Billy (Jackson Nicoll). Irving’s taking Billy on a road trip across America to return the boy to his dad. Along the way, they succeed in causing offence and astonishment among everyone they meet. A wedding is destroyed and a funeral disrupted. Incorrigible Irving even encourages podgy little Billy to dress up as a little girl to enter the Carolina Cutie Pie Pageant. Naturally, parents are disgusted at the kid’s inappropriate dance routine! The Jackass crew’s first full-length narrative feature unleashes signature character Irving Zisman upon an unsuspecting nation. Hidden cameras capture every hilarious reaction to his appalling childrearing skills. 25 OCTOBER
Ender’s Game [TBA] When an insectoid alien race known as the Formics attempted an invasion of the Earth, they were only narrowly defeated. Mankind’s greatest hero was International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), without whom all would have been lost. Now Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) is determined that we should be ready for the Formics’ inevitable return. So he has established a Battle School in the hope of finding the next Mazer Rackham. Shy Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) is swiftly identified as the star pupil thanks to his brilliant strategic mind. But will he withstand the rigours of training? At stake is nothing less than the future of the human race. ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ director Gavin Hood’s thrill-packed adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s prescient sci fi novel boasts a brilliant multi-generational cast.
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31 OCTOBER TO 2 NOVEMBER THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Presented by the Reduced Shakespeare Company – the play that launched a thousand reductions! The longest running comedy in London’s West End! All 37 plays in 97 Minutes! Now revised for 2013 with the same recycled jokes – just put in a different order. 7.45pm. Tickets from £20. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. 1 NOVEMBER WILD ABOUT ANIMALS
Andy Rouse is one of the UK’s most wellknown and highly respected wildlife photographers. Join him at the Bacon Theatre for his brand new talk for 2013: an informal presentation, packed with stories,
musical pieces, anecdotes, questions from the audience, some truly awful jokes and, of course, incredible images of wildlife. 7.30pm. £15 (£13.50). Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. andyrouse.co.uk. 1-2 NOVEMBER ROOM ON THE BROOM
adventure – slaying a dragon, capturing gold and conquering a forest of flame; all with his faithful horse by his side. But when a cruel spell tricks his true love, Sigurd faces his toughest challenge yet. Packed with humour, fast-paced physical theatre and inspired by a sweeping Icelandic folk tale, SOOP Theatre weave a magical tale for brave adventurers aged 9 years and over. 2.30pm. Tickets: £10 (£7.50) Family £30. Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. soop.org.uk. 3 NOVEMBER LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
A spellbinding adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. Room on the Broom is a magical, musical delight for children aged 3+. Friday 1.30 & 4pm, Saturday 11am & 2pm. Tickets from £12, Family Ticket Special £40 (2 adults/2 children). The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. 2 NOVEMBER A VIKING TALE Presented by SOOP Theatre. Join Sigurd, the greatest Viking of them all, on an epic
The Rotary Club of Cheltenham Sunrise brings Last Night of the Proms back to the Everyman for another superb evening of music and entertainment with the Glevum Symphony Orchestra, in aid of The Willow Trust and other Rotary supported projects. 7.30pm. Tickets from £16. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.
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Presented by the Playhouse Company. Evening and matinee performances. Tickets £12, £10. Box Office 01242 522852. playhousecheltenham.org 9 NOVEMBER BURLEY FIELDS LAKES GRAND FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Disco Roadshow, small fun fair, pig roast, burgers, chips and licensed bar at Burley Fields Lakes, Leckhampton Lane. Gates open and bonfire lit at 7pm. Kids Show starts at 8.15pm. Grand Finale at 9.45pm. Last admission 9pm. Adults and Children £4 in advance, £6 on the night. Tickets on sale at Burley Field Lakes Farm Shop, Leckhampton Convenience Store, Smith & Mann (Charlton Kings) and Bargain Booze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831 734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242 861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks or sparklers to be brought in.
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Twisted Tale Haunted Hayride Take a fun and terrifying ride on the legendary Haunted Hayride. Who knows what you’ll find along the way! PANIC! The Scare Award-winning PANIC! Is back for its’ second year. Enter at your own risk, but don’t panic! Fright House Lying abandoned, desolate and long since forgotten sits an old farm house.
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9 NOVEMBER VIVALDI: GLORIA Monteverdi: Beatus Vir, Ave Maris Stella. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor plus other Baroque music performed by Charlton Kings Choral Society and the Regency Sinfonia. Tickets ÂŁ15 (ÂŁ7.50 for under-18s) on the door. For further information call Isabel 01451 822110. Pittville Pump Room. 7.30pm. SNOW WHITE
Presented by Vienna Festival Ballet. Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements – an enchanted mirror, a beautiful young woman, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming, too. With exquisite costumes, beautiful staging and talented dancers, this spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family. 7.30pm. £17 (£15) Children £13. Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. viennafestivalballet.com.
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RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE After last year’s success, Russian State Ballet are back with classics for the whole family. The company will be performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet during their three day visit to the Everyman. Various times and ticket prices – visit everymantheatre.org.uk for details. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 14 NOVEMBER OTHELLO Presented by Icarus Theatre Collective. Poignant, intense and heartbreaking; Shakespeare’s Othello mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition. This classic tale of deception tells of a tempestuous journey from scandal and intrigue to lust and vengeance and hurtles towards its dramatic and agonizing conclusion. 7.30pm. £16 (£14), Students £12. Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. icarustheatre.co.uk.
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WIN TICKETS! The Everyman Theatre plays host to the wonderful musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers featuring EastEnders star and winner of Dancing on Ice Sam Attwater as Adam Pontipee and Helena Blackman (How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, South Pacific and The Wizard of Oz) as Milly. The show runs from 5th-9th November and we’ve got a pair of tickets each for three lucky readers to win in our draw. A sensational brand new hi-tech production with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and sassy high energy performances! Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers – all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness ... kidnap the women they want. It’s toe-tapping good with sixteen smash hit show stoppers! To enter our draw just send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Seven Brides’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Seven Brides’ in the subject line. Closing date: Friday 11th October 2013. 16 NOVEMBER INDIAN TAKEAWAY
Everyone loves a curry – after all, it is Britain’s national dish! Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist, Hardeep Singh Kohli, is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK. Hardeep will order a takeaway at the start of the show, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com. He will then race against the clock to cook his own sumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way he’ll be sharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful
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stories of his shared Scottish and Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audience members coming on stage to sample both meals – so make sure you book early for a good seat, to be first in the queue! 7.30pm. £16 (£14). Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. hardeeplive.com. 17 NOVEMBER STEELEYE SPAN WINTERSMITH TOUR
Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are back with a new live show and a new project. 7.45pm. Tickets from £19. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.
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WHAT’S ON Clubs & Sports Gloucester Rugby 33 Prescott Shooting 39 Shipton Golf Course 17 Events & Attractions Abbey Mill 32 Andy Rouse Photography 28 Artistry by Jan 25 Capital Venue 25 & 30 Bacon Theatre 26 Cineworld 34-35 Gloucester Style Festival 33 Over Farm 38 Prinknash Bird Park 42-43 Slimbridge WWT 31 The Brewery 29 The Everyman Theatre 40 What Stores 36 Willowpitch – Vinyls Wanted 24 Travel Executive Travel 39 Venator 27
HEALTH & BEAUTY All About Change 18 Ally’s Zumba 16 & 21 Bridal Dreams 17 & 21 Danceworks Studio 17 Daniel McShee 18 Ella Hairdressing 17 Extreme Lengths 20 Healthy Feet 18 Ladyzone 22 Leckhampton Chiropractic 20 LoveLipo 23 Me Hair & Beauty 19 Mobile Chiropodist 20 Oakwell Health 20 The Guild Hairdressing 16 & 18 The Haven 18 Trident Training 20
HOMES & GARDENS Bathrooms City Plumbing 67 Severn Vale Bathrooms 60-61 Total Bathroom 68 Building Services Aubrey Howard Builders 66 B E Rudman 45 Cure It Property Maintenance 76 Craftsmen Builders 69 Dot & Dab Plastering 68 Elite Loft Ladders 67
FarrDenn Construction 68 FDB Building Services 69 Gloucestershire Home & Gdns 58 Harry Antonious 78 Hexgo 63 Home Care Property Maintenance 65 JTG Building Services 70 LM Williams Building 77 Newman Roofing Systems 77 R Richards & Son 57 RS Cladding and Roofing 47 SWS Plastering 69 Carpets & Carpet Fitting Carpet Emporium 47 Carpentry Nick Burton 77 Three Piece Joinery 69 Cleaning Services Carpet Doctor 63 My Cleaning Company 70 Oven Busters 57 Pink Fairy Cleaning 57 Regency Cleaning 70 The Housekeeper 54-55 Window Cleaning 68 Electrical Services Beacon Electrical 74 Cotswold Rewires 69 County Electrics 78 DJK Projects 52 Lume Electrical 69 Furnishing & Appliances A&R Stove Installers 48 FireStyles 65 Furniture Factory 51 Interior Needs 53 MWE Furnishings Ltd 45 New Blinds 63 New Blinds – Shutters 48 Spa Service 68 Stoves & Fireplaces 57 Gardening Services Acorn Gardening Services 59 Chosen Lawnmower Services 59 Landscape Creations 58 Mark Clifford Landscapes 59 The Garden Consultancy 59 Worcester Shed & Fencing 17 Handyman Services Ian Badrock 68 John Wilson Maintenance 58 The Local Handyman 58 Heating & Plumbing Barker & Bayliss 80 Clean Sweep 48 Combi-Man 52 Cotswold Plumbers 75 ID Godwin 76 Kerry Baker Female Plumber 65 Maisemore Apiaries 65 Pete T Plumbing & Heating 52 Plumb It 70 Stanley Plumbing 67 Kitchens Hatherley Worktops 67 Leckhampton Bathrooms & Kitchens 62
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