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Welcome to July ... ... and welcome to the first ‘Gloucestershire North’ edition of The Local Answer.

Summer is well and truly here and this first issue has plenty of fun activities, events, competitions and recipes to help you make the most of the gorgeous weather.

If you enjoy dining alfresco at this time of year, why not make it ‘Cocktail Time’ too – see our new feature and enjoy some food and fizz in the sun.

Fancy cooking outside? We have a fantastic competition this month to win a BBQ worth a whopping £475 courtesy of The Spa-Kling Pool Company.

Gloucester’s Café René are hosting the 12th Rhythm and Blues Festival at the end of the month – a great event for the whole family. The festival also raises money for charity – this year they will again help Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Local Answer is involved in fundraising too this month, as we encourage readers to join us in a ‘Barn Appeal’ on behalf of Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association.

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The Local Answer has gone from strength to strength since the first issue (above) in March 2009.

Initially serving the ‘Charlton Kings & Leckhampton’ areas of Cheltenham – with 5,000 copies distributed – this new Gloucestershire North edition increases our circulation to 105,000 copies every month, delivering 100,000 of these direct to homes across Gloucestershire.

The publication was launched to satisfy the requirements of advertisers needing to convey their messages to residents in the area, and readers searching for local services. Therefore, we focused on key aspects that we believed would make the publication work – the best distribution, the best quality of content and presentation for a magazine of its type and, of course, extremely competitive rates (see left).

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Our loyal advertisers were only going to get a return on their investment if our non-paying clients – you the readers – ‘used’ the magazine.

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we started – wouldn’t have been possible without people appreciating what the publication brings to them.

Behind this extreme level of success has been a fantastic team. As a ‘family-run’ business, the support from family members has been a key factor throughout – from helping to deliver the first issue, to being involved in all other aspects of the business as the company developed. With a committed and skilled office team, a growing army of loyal distributors, plus great print and facility suppliers – collectively we have delivered great success to so many of the county’s businesses and a wonderful ‘free’ monthly publication to residents.

But we’re not finished yet! We will continually strive to improve the publication and its reach. New team members will be joining as we expand to the rest of the county.

The next new edition of The Local Answer will serve the ‘Cotswolds’ – scheduled for publication in the autumn – and two further editions will be launched in 2015 as we complete our coverage of Gloucestershire.

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A lovely quiet walk, following the wooded valley of the pretty River Frome. This secluded part of the Cotswolds is particularly pleasant with its abundance of flowers in the woods and alongside the river.

This upper part of the River Frome is called the Golden Valley, alluding not only to its autumn colours but also to its general beauty. Here the river’s tiny proportions and secluded banks totally contrast with its industrial setting just a few miles downstream, where it once powered the mills of the Stroud cloth industry.

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G At this post you will see a faint path angled back left down towards the river where you will find a footbridge. Cross the bridge then bear right then left through the first gate. Cross the field, with the river to your left to a five-bar gate at the far side.

Go through the gate and continue across the next field beside the river bearing right to another five-bar gate by Valley Farm driveway.

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Help us make a difference The Local Answer has expanded! In addition to magazines serving the Cheltenham and Gloucester areas, we now have a new publication. As its name suggests, the ‘Gloucestershire North’ edition covers the north of the county, including Tewkesbury, Bishop’s Cleeve, Winchcombe, Bredon and the surrounding areas – increasing our monthly distribution to over 100,000 magazines delivered door-todoor, and extra copies available at 200+ outlets.

Because of our growing presence in the community, Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association have asked if we can help them with an urgent problem – to ensure local disabled people don’t miss out on the pleasure and therapeutic benefits they get from riding at the local charity’s school at Cheltenham Racecourse throughout the coming winter.

Consequently, we are running a fundraising appeal on behalf of Cotswold RDA to help them with a special project to buy a barn and build pathways across their fields, and we’d be extremely grateful of any help you can give.

Benefiting disabled children and adults Cotswold RDA provides riding lessons for disabled children and adults all year round during term times, and riders from schools in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury, plus individuals from all over the county currently benefit from the charity’s work. The lessons help improve each rider’s confidence, as well as developing and supporting therapy and achievement.

Most of you will remember the terrible weather that hit us at the end of 2013 – well that’s why this appeal is so important. The fields were extremely water-logged, making access to the riding school too difficult. In addition, the lack of grass and shelter for the ponies created its own set of problems.

Thanks to the generosity of the Racecourse, a temporary solution to ‘homing’ the ponies was found while arrangements were made for most of Dave meets Dave: The Local Answer’s them to be accommodated Dave Kingscott meets Dave the pony. off site – dictating the

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closure of the school for six weeks and disappointment for all the riders, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health.

The charity is not funded by the government and, in addition to donations from the public, relies on revenue generated through its classes – so finances were badly affected by their cancellation.

To avoid a repeat of the difficulties caused by last year’s weather, with the help of others, Cotswold RDA Pony Welfare Officer Debbie Powell has researched various preventative measures. They are now ready to implement plans for the purchase of a new barn capable of supporting all the ponies, and creation of a hard standing area surrounding the barn and a stone pathway connecting it to the fields and making access to the school possible.

Great deal of help needed Staff and volunteers have already started raising ‘barn’ money through car boot sales, tombolas and raffles. So far they’ve collected £4,700 of the £30,000 needed for the project, but it’s clear they’re going to need a great deal of help to raise funds quickly enough for the barn and path to be in place before winter.

Readers often tell us how much they appreciate receiving The Local Answer and particularly enjoy the local stories and information it contains. On behalf of Cotswold RDA, The Local Answer is asking those of you who are able to, to support their fund-raising appeal as soon as possible.

You can donate in two ways – either online via our ‘Virgin Giving’ page or by sending a cheque to The Local Answer – details at the bottom of the page.

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One thing that everyone seems to forget until the last minute is travel money for their holiday, but don’t worry – there’s now a new, local, cost-effective solution from holiday experts Miles Morgan Travel.

Located in the heart of Montpellier, Cheltenham, the company’s ‘Foreign Exchange’ service is available to everyone – you don’t even need to have booked your holiday with them to take advantage of their superb rates!

Manager Kylie Organ said: “We hold stocks of Euros and US Dollars, which allows us to offer the best rates on the High Street for these currencies – lower than both the Post Office and Thomas Cook!”

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Welcome to our new column, bringing you fresh, exciting cocktails to enjoy with friends and family. This month’s cocktail is the classic Prosecco-based drink – the Bellini.

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This classic cocktail can be modified for those who prefer Champagne, which is known as the ‘Bellini Royal’.

Peaches are in season between July and September, so now is a perfect time to try our first fruity cocktail. If you’d like to make this cocktail at any other time of the year, tinned peaches can be used as an alternative.

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Ticks – minor pest or major parasite?

To many people, ticks seem to embody all that is nasty and unpleasant about external parasites – big enough to send a shiver down the spine and the way they attach themselves aggressively to the skin sends some pet owners into fits of panicky hysteria!

The humble tick generates quite a bit of hostility towards itself, and removing them generates even more excitement and anxiety. There are many suggested techniques for trying to detach the little blighters – I’ve heard of people trying to burn them off (please don’t try that), or smothering them in alcohol or Vaseline to suffocate them. Removing them with a tick remover is actually very easy but the thought of leaving the ‘mouth parts’ embedded in the skin leaves some people too scared to attempt removing them at home.

Even identifying a tick causes some people problems. I had one pet owner bring their dog in after attempting to remove a tick from its tummy, complaining that every time they tried to pick it off the dog yelped. I had to explain to them that they had been trying to pick off their dog’s nipple!

So the question remains – how much of an actual problem are ticks? The answer varies depending on where you live. Australia has Ixodes holocyclus – the paralysis tick – which is lethal, causing a progressive and eventual complete paralysis of its host. If the tick isn’t found in time and removed it will certainly kill – it is so dangerous that an anti-venom has been developed for severely affected cases.

There are other types of ‘paralysis ticks’ in North America but, thankfully, we don’t have them in Europe. However, tick-borne diseases can be an issue, particularly on the continent. These are microscopic parasites, bacteria or viruses carried by the tick and passed on when it bites and feeds from a host. In Europe we are largely concerned with the bacterial infections of Ehrlichia and Borrelia and the blood parasite Babesia.

Babesia and Ehrlichia can be serious but, fortunately, are confined to the continent. I have, however, seen cases in dogs that have returned from France and Spain. Borrelia or as it is more commonly known – Lyme’s disease – exists in the UK and can cause fever, joint swelling, lameness and even kidney and brain damage. Thankfully it’s quite rare and mostly confined to specific areas of the country including the New Forest, Dartmoor, Exmoor and East Anglia.

Avoiding infection is achieved by good ‘tick prevention’ treatments, and prompt removal helps avoid infections being transmitted. Using a topical tick treatment or monthly tablet will kill ‘attached’ ticks, but they may still need to be removed. A cheap tick remover tool and appropriate tick preventatives can be obtained from your local vet clinic, along with advice on which is most appropriate for your pet.

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EVERY MONDAY CLUB ‘55’ PLUS Do you enjoy being active and meeting new people? Join our new club for lunches and activities each Monday evening at 7.30pm in a local pub – our aim is for fun and friendship. For more details call 01242 243888.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JEWELLERY MAKING COFFEE SESSIONS Enjoy a friendly coffee morning and make your own fabulous jewellery with tuition from Rachel in her shop at Verchiel Jewellery,1 Berkeley Mews, Cheltenham (behind the Swan). Wed 10.30-12.30, Thur 12.30-2.30. Only £5 including tuition and refreshments. Materials extra. Pre-booking required. verchieljewellery@hotmail.co.uk.

07828 552610. verchieljewellery.co.uk.

EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY BEGINNERS MAT PILATES CLASSES Improve core stability, tone and posture.

All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham GL51 0QW. £7 per class (£4.50 Concessions). Phone 0752 847 1091 for info and timetable. Tues 7pm, Sat 11am. synergispilates.co.uk.

TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS KIXA SELF DEFENCE & PHYSICAL FITNESS All welcome 12 to 75 years of age! Push Your Limits. Tuesdays 7-9pm, Gloucester Deaf Association (Main Hall), Colin Road, Barnwood GL4 3JL; and Fridays 6.30-8pm, Gloucestershire Resource Centre (Dance Studio), City Works, Alfred Street GL1 4DF. For more information call Paul on 0776 210 1938. kixa.co.uk.

28 JUNE EAST GLOS CLUB OPEN DAY

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Competitions, prizes, shop, advice, fun, games. 11am-3pm. FREE entry and FREE parking. Club Café open all day. eastglos.co.uk.

FAMILY FUN DAY – OLD PATS CLUB A fun filled day for all the family, with organised novelty sports and races, tag rugby, BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, a grand raffle with a TV up for grabs, and more. Free admission. 3pm. Patesians Sports & Social Club. Everest Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham.

30 JUNE NATURAL HISTORY TOUR – ORCHIDS AT CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA

Join a special tour around the Roman villa site with Max the ranger. Find out more about the natural history, wildlife and habitat of this beautiful wooded coombe.

2-3pm. National Trust members free. Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £9.90 (£9) child £4.95 (£4.50) family £24.75 (£22.50) groups (15+) £8, child £4. Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ. 01242 890256. chedworthromanvilla.com.

1-5 JULY A TASTE OF HONEY Based in Salford 1959 – 17 year old Jo is desperate to break free from her vulgar, wayward and man hunting mother, Helen.

Resilient and feisty, Jo’s instinct for survival and happiness leads her to a taste of honey when she falls in love with Jimmy, a black sailor on shore leave. Abandoned by her mother and left to cope on her own, Jo’s courage is tested yet again when Jimmy returns to sea, and she discovers she’s pregnant. Starring Rebecca Ryan (Waterloo Road, Shameless). £10-28.

Tues–Sat 7,45pm, Thurs and Sat 2pm.

Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

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3 JULY CARA DILLON

Her staggeringly beautiful and expressive vocals coupled with the rippling piano and fresh production offer a captivating and emotive performance. Featuring songs from her album, A Thousand Hearts alongside traditional numbers. 7.30pm.

01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, GL20 5NX. £18. rosestheatre.org.

4 JULY AMERICAN THEMED SUMMER FAIR Come and have fun in our American themed fair with games and activities for all ages, bouncy castle, face painting, cake stall, BBQ, refreshments and much more.

All proceeds go to Lakeside PTA to provide the school children with useful equipment.

Lakeside Primary School, Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 6HR. 01242 524756. lakesidechelt.co.uk. 3.30-5.30pm. Entry £1 adults/children free.

JOE PRICE A dynamic group playing a wide variety of popular tunes you wouldn’t expect to hear in a blues/rock/soul setting. Guaranteed to keep you dancing. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

SOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE Every Fourth Saturday of the Month.

Everyone welcome to a fun and friendly dance evening featuring all Ballroom and Latin styles including Argentine Tango and Salsa.

From 7.30-10pm. £6 per person.

The Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7SP. Call DancewithDeb – 07760 763967

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Art Class Starts Soon ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO IMPROVERS WILL LOVE THIS COURSE! water colours and acrylics. Step by step tuition in the basic techniques and secrets needed to create beautiful pieces of art.

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By the end of the course, students have created a minimum of 8 pieces of original art they can enjoy forever, from Beautiful Countryside Landscape Scenes to Incredible Seaside Vistas

MEET NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS This course is a brilliant way to learn new skills you will be able to enjoy forever. It is also a great way of meeting new friends and to have a fun experience you will always remember and cherish! It is open to adults of all ages.

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To maintain a high standard to our classes and the tuition you will receive, classes are We adapt to each student’s needs to give kept to small numbers – so places available them all the guidance and help they need are limited! We recommend that if you are to develop their artistic skills. Over 14 weeks interested, you call now for a chat. we will explore 4 different media; pencil FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS, drawing & sketching, oil pastel painting and techniques, painting and blending with CALL NOW ON 01242 374 074

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5 JULY SUMMER FAYRE AT WOODCHESTER MANSION Fun for all the family. Live music, real ale, children’s games, gifts, raffle, cake stalls, tombola, Morris Dancers and guided tours of the mansion. 10am-4pm. Woodchester Park, Nympsfield GL10 3TS. woodchestermansion.org.uk.

MILEFEST – MUSIC FESTIVAL Great bands, family fun, food and drink, camping – all raising money for Milestone School for severely disabled young people.

Funds raised will help provide fun outdoor learning for the students. 2-11pm at Hartpury GL19 3BG. Tickets £5 (£1 under14s) available from Milestone School, Hartpury Post Office or 07794 587133. www.facebook.com/milefest1. Tweet us @milefest1.

9 JULY THE SUPERSONIC 70’S SHOW

10 JULY MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

Miles, The Carpenters and ELO, the band also perform stunning renditions of chart toppers by 10cc, Wings, Andrew Gold and Donna Summer’s epic Macarthur Park.

These are just some of the highlights in this pop packed show. £24. 7.45pm.

Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

10-13 JULY AMATEUR MUSICAL THEATRE: THE WIZARD OF OZ

This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, featuring songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more. £24-£26.

7.45pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

11 JULY BURLESQUE SHOW Back by popular demand, another stunning night of sophisticated tease, Promenade Productions. Thursday 10th to wonderful comedy and music with the Sunday 13th July. Thur-Sat 7.30pm, Sat and UK’s finest artistes. £24. 7.45pm.

Sun Mat 2.30pm. £8-£14. Tickets and Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, information: Showcase 01242 224144.

Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk. info@showcaseonline.co.uk.

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11 JULY STEELYARD BLUES Out of Belgium, the Netherlands and England, this band promises a real party, performing its take on standard traditional blues, blues rock, rock ‘n’ roll and boogie woogie. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after.

Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

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Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal with coffee, followed by dancing to our resident DJ until 1am. £29.50. Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall, GL4 8ED. 0844 814 9077. 077cs@jupiterhotels.co.uk.

12 JULY DANCING QUEEN Dancing Queen The Concert is an action packed party show featuring all the greatest hits from ABBA, Grease and the biggest hits from the 70s. Dancing Queen is the ultimate party show that will have the whole family dancing in the aisles. £24. 7.45pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

9TH CHELTENHAM CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL Over 50 fantastic real ales, cider, Pimms bar, BBQ and live music to be enjoyed whilst raising money for Cheltenham Samaritans. 12 noon-11pm. Patesians Sports and Social Club, Everest Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham. Tickets £8, on sale at Favourite Beers, Hewlett Road.

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ONGAKU Gaf and Peach (Ongaku) mix acoustic guitars with technology to bring you beautiful versions of some unexpected songs. From SEAL to Massive Attack, they are one to catch if you can! 9pm. Free entry. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street.

01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

TOM JONES TRIBUTE A tribute to the Welsh legend. Inclusive of a 2 course meal, bar and disco. £28. The New County Hotel, 44 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DR. 01452 307000. thenewcountyhotel.co.uk.

THE SIXTH GLOBAL DANCE FESTIVAL For the 6th year The Brewery is delighted to host a showcase of dance and musical variety in our annual Global Dance Festival. The Brewery will come alive with world music, dance demonstrations and a carnival-style atmosphere. Come along to

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watch the talent, enjoy the music and get the chance to take part in workshops throughout the day. With face painting and bouncy castle for the youngsters too, this event is guaranteed to be a family fun afternoon out! 1-7pm.

12-13 JULY TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL Thousands of re-enactors and medieval enthusiasts from all over Europe visit Tewkesbury for the annual festival. With traditional medieval entertainment provided by jugglers, musicians, dancers and jesters and a Medieval Market full of stall holders selling everything from musical instruments to medieval style pots and pans, this is great family day out.

Free entry. Open 11am to 6pm (12th) and 11am to 5pm (13th). The fields off Lincoln Green Lane, Tewkesbury. tewkesburymedievalfestival.org.

15 JULY NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR AT WWT Our reserve warden and wildlife photographer James Lees will take groups of keen photographers out onto the 800 acres of wild nature reserve on a Land Rover. His inside knowledge of all the best wildlife spots provides numerous opportunities for taking unique photographs and you’ll learn about the best ways to approach wildlife without disturbance. Starts at 7.30am, lasts 6.5 hours and costs £60 including lunch. To book call 01453 891900.

18 JULY WORBEY AND FARRELL

Internationally acclaimed concert pianists with a wicked sense of humour. They combine musical thrills with a deep love of laughter and are much more than a traditional piano duet. Prepare to laugh with joy at the ingenuity and style of these masters of musical mayhem.

7.30pm. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, GL20 5NX. £9-£16. rosestheatre.org.

THE PANTALOONS HISTORY OF BRITAIN Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! It’s the History of Britain as you’ve never seen it before. Join the critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive and historically

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hysterical open-air show, packed with songs, sketches and silliness, suitable for all ages. 7.30pm. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £13 (£11).

01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. thepantaloons.co.uk.

RADIO NASTIES These guys know how to captivate an audience into a dancing frenzy, filling the venue with upbeat melodies and shuffling rhythms. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after.

Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

18-20 JULY COTSWOLD BEER FESTIVAL 2014 A celebration of the best beer and cider from near and far – a great event in a classic heritage setting. Postlip Tithe Barn near Winchcombe. £8 (free on Sunday).

Visit gloucestershirecamra.org.uk/cbf for more details.

19 JULY REMEMBERING WW1 Churchdown Male Voice Choir hosts soprano Susan Black and the Military Ladies Choirs of ARRC Imjin and RAF Benson in ‘Remembering WW1’.

Gloucester Cathedral, 7pm. Tickets £12 from Colin on 01452 714360 or from the cathedral. In aid of Royal British Legion.

19 JULY-31 AUGUST NATURE EXPLORERS

This summer set sail on a voyage of discovery through WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Investigate British wildlife and habitats with fun activities, which will bring your family closer to nature than ever before. Activities include going on a mini-beast hunt, handling frogs and toads, and examining animal tracks. Activities run from 9.30am-5.30pm and are included in normal cost of admission. 01453 891900.

20 JULY BLUNDERBUS HUGLESS DOUGLAS A lovable young brown bear wakes up one morning in need of a hug. An irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling, suitable for little cubs aged 3-7 years. Join Douglas for laughter, sing along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in! 5pm. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £10 (£8) Family £32. 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. blunderbus.co.uk.

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WIN TICKETS! courtesy of the bacon theatre

Heartbreak’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Dance with Mr Darcy, converse with the ladies of society and steep yourself in all the warmth and humour of Jane Austen’s England in Heartbreak’s witty, lively and engaging adaptation of Pride and Prejudice in the idyllic open air theatre venue – The Tuckwell Ampitheatre – on Friday 25th July at 7.30pm.

Amidst the obstacles of sibling rivalry, social position and complex etiquette, mischief and marriage ensues. Incorporating music and dance, this immersive live theatre production will sweep you into the opulent world of society balls and amorous love affairs, and will educate you in the manners of Regency Britain.

Tickets cost just £13 (£11) and may be booked online at bacontheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01242 258002.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Pride and Prejudice’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘Pride and Prejudice’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date: 16th July 2014.

22 JULY FILM: SUNSHINE ON LEITH (PG)

Based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring the euphoric music of the pop-folk band The Proclaimers. This is the tale of one tight-knit family and the three couples bound to it, as they experience the joys and heartache that punctuate all relationships; presented as a jubilant film musical. 9.15pm. Tuckwell Ampitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics.

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23 JULY RAIN OR SHINE – THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Shakespeare weaves a web of romantic intrigue, cunning duplicity and comical foolery in The Merchant of Venice. Are the merchants trading on the Rialto respectable? Is the young Venetian trader a fortune hunter or a love-struck romantic? And who is the unknown lawyer pleading for the life of an unfortunate merchant? Join Rain or Shine for another gripping production and all will be revealed. 7.30pm. Tuckwell Ampitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £13 (£11). 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. rainorshine.co.uk.

25 JULY LAST EDITION Dubbed Leicester’s very own ‘Ska Punk Party Brigade’, they spread good vibes and catchy riffs wherever they go. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

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Prejudice. This immersive production will sweep you into the opulent world of society balls and amorous love affairs, and will educate you in the manners of 1813 Regency Britain. 7.30pm. Tuckwell Ampitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £13 (£11). 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk. heartbreakproductions.co.uk.

26 JULY EVENING ON THE ESTUARY Take a walk out to the Estuary at WWT Slimbridge to see one of the South West’s largest gull roosts and a variety of other wading birds. Reserve wardens will help you to identify up to seven species of gull with differing plumage. Starts at 7pm, lasts about 3 hours and costs £15. To book call 01453 891900.

26-27 JULY FESTIVAL OF FIZZ An event to mark the 400th anniversary of locally born and raised Christopher Merrett, attributed with the development of the bottle for 2nd fermentation of ‘fizz’ some 20 years before Dom Perignon in France. Includes talks, demonstrations, sampling, music and entertainment. Free entry. Winchcombe Town Centre, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LH.

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Birthday with the ‘babies’ As always The Bird & Deer Park at Prinknash has got masses going on with the recent addition of a new baby Pygmy Goat – seen pictured with Park owner Melanie Meigh (above). The two new baby Reindeer calves called ‘Frozen’ and ‘Blanco’ are also getting on really well and have settled in nicely. Despite their enclosure being scheduled for refurbishment, they are coping well with the diggers and dumpers and seem to be taking this all in their stride. They will certainly enjoy the benefits of the work later in the year!

The Gypsy Caravan is very much open for children’s party bookings, with seating for 14 children and two adults. In addition, the Mad Hatters Marquee seats up to 30 children and five adults. Both of these locations are a super place to celebrate your child’s birthday in amongst the birds and animals who really enjoy seeing the children.

Of course it’s never easy to get your child away from that magical moment when they are enjoying a cuddle with the hand tame fallow deer or getting close to the peacocks for that special photo.

For more information on any of the party locations please visit www.thebirdpark.com or call 01452 812727.

For all of you who are wondering about the new Visitor Centre, it’s coming along really well now and we are expecting the roof to be completed by mid July. For regular updates about the progress of the Visitor Centre, or for news on the birds and animals, follow The Bird & Deer Park on Twitter – @thebirdpark – or ‘like’ the Facebook page – The Bird and Deer Park.

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courtesy of the Everyman Theatre The Everyman hosts George Orwell’s classic, 1984, presented by Headlong in association with Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre.

April, 1984. 13.00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching him – and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye.

Its ideas have become our ideas, and Orwell’s fiction is often said to be our reality. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical new staging exploring surveillance, identity and how thinking you can fly might actually be the first step to flying.

This new major production explores the world inside Winston Smith’s head, as well as the world without, and catches the euphoria and bliss buried deep underneath the cold face of Big Brother. Headlong’s version explores why Orwell’s gaze is as applicable to the here and now as it ever was.

To book your tickets visit everymantheatre.org.uk or call the box office on 01242 572573.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘1984’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘1984’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date for both postal and email entries: Wednesday 16th July 2014.

26-27 JULY EVERY VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR GO ALFRESCO After their recent success at the Everyman Theatre, Every Voice Community Choir are offering you the chance to enjoy their latest repertoire of songs within the beautiful surrounding of the Tuckwell Ampitheatre. This ultimate feel good evening will bring out the music in everyone with a varied programme of melodies from different eras. 7.30pm.

Tuckwell Ampitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £10 (£8). 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk.

29 JULY FILM: COCKTAIL (15) A New York bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love with a pretty young, up and coming American artist on vacation. Join us for a delectable summer evening under the stars in the company of Tom Cruise. 9.15pm. Tuckwell Ampitheatre, GL51 6HE. Gates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. £6.50 (£5.50). 01242 258002. bacontheatre.co.uk.

30 JULY THE PANTALOONS THE TEMPEST

Join the Pantaloons Theatre Company on a voyage to an enchanted island full of adventure, romance, magic and monsters!

The Pantaloons put their own unique and hilarious twist on Shakespeare’s tale of shipwrecks, sorcerers and silly servants, suitable for all ages. Expect music and mayhem, poetry and puppetry in one of the Bard’s best-loved plays. 7.30pm.

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30 JULY-2 AUGUST WILL HARVEY’S WAR Born in Gloucestershire in 1888, F.W. Harvey became one of England’s most popular war poets, writing much of his work during the Great War. To mark the centenary of the start of World War I, the Everyman Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of Harvey’s unpublished novel, Will Harvey’s War, re-creating the epic tale of Gloucestershire, the battle of the Somme and a final attempt at escape through the countryside of Westphalia. £12. Wed-Sat 7.45pm, Sat 2pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

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Now in its twelfth year at Café René, the Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival starts its exciting week of musical fulfilment on Monday 28th July with top toe-tapping musicians and bands throughout the week for seven days of great Rhythm and Blues music from the likes of: The DT’s, The Worried Men, and Tommy Allen’s Trafficker.

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The grand weekend finale not only has superb musical content, but more entertainment throughout Saturday and Sunday can be enjoyed with face painting for the children and charity auctions. Satisfy your hunger with a pig roast or the famous ‘René BBQ’.

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The two armies are each represented by a monumentally-scaled oak sculpture. The Yorkists’ is a 5 metre high horse carrying a knight holding an 8 metre long stainless steel lance topped with a pennant. The defeated Lancastrians’ is a riderless horse with a similar lance resting across its back, standing opposite the mounted knight.

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Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

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I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Paul a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Prepare for change Last month I considered the question of whether or not we’re Better Together, with a swelling tide supporting anti-Europe politics and the Scots about to vote on independence. But there is another change on the way and, unlike the aforementioned issues, this one is going to happen.

During the difficult economic times of the last five years, one thing has stood alone as a bedrock for survival at both a corporate and personal level. The coalition parties would tell you that it is their policies that have been the platform and it would be true to say that good financial management by central government in re-balancing the books has made a major positive contribution to our financial wellbeing as a country as a whole.

But it’s something that government handed over to the Bank of England a number of years ago that has underpinned our financial stability. I’m talking about interest rates. We have now enjoyed the lowest base rates in the country’s history for the remarkable period of 63 months – our interest rates are among the lowest in the world. That is all about to change as the new Governor of the Bank warns us on an increasingly regular basis.

Will it be good or will it be bad? Personally I think the latter, but that will not apply universally. I know that my dad, and others relying on investment and pension income in their retired years, would welcome a better return on their funds. Their days of borrowing are long gone, so they look at it, quite rightly, from a completely different perspective to those of us for whom owing money on mortgages is a way of life.

The main message is that there will be change.

Interest rates will rise and put pressure on company and household budgets alike. Times of change are always tricky to manage and can be quite stressful, so think ahead. Is there anything that you can do now that will ease the pain when the cost of borrowing increases? Stress test your financial outgoings. Work out how much more your loan or mortgage will cost you if base rate rises by, say, two or three percent.

Burying your head is not an option The Governor of the Bank has promised that any rate rises will be gradual, but they review it every month, so it won’t take long for a series of gradual increases to become a steep hill. If you’re capable of looking ahead and doing something to manage the change, it will be to your benefit in the long run.

Burying your head is not an option; change is going to happen.

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