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Welcome to June ...

What a month ahead for football and tennis fans with the World Cup and Wimbledon Championships taking place. You can enjoy a free drink courtesy of One Eyed Jacks Tavern when you watch the World Cup matches (see page 4) and for a few facts about Wimbledon, have a read of our ‘Did You Know?’ column.

The ‘pick your own’ season gets fully under way in June with all manner of beans and berries to choose from at Primrose Vale. Why not enhance your enjoyment of the tennis with a traditional bowl of strawberries?

If you’re not a sports fan, don’t worry – there’s such a variety of things to do in our ‘What’s On’ section, and an abundance of competitions for you to enter too.

Don’t forget Father’s Day on the 15th June – treat him to lunch or, perhaps, make him this month’s ‘Delicious Dish’ and wash it down with a bottle of fine wine from Laithwaite’s.

Inside this month ...

Food & Entertainment 4 Delicious Dishes 5 Did You Know?

9 Holidays & Travel 10 Health & Beauty 13 Leader’s Life 15 What’s On 16 Gloucester Rugby 17 Short Walks 24 Homes & Gardens 31 In the Garden 33 Sudoku 43 Professional Services 46 Money Matters 47 Quick Crossword 48 Local Policing 49 Index of Advertisers 50 Competition Winners & Rules 50 Puzzle Solutions 50 Competitions: 17, 21, 22, 28, 29 & 30 Page 3

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Why not treat Dad on Father’s Day with this delicious pie?

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium red onions, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped; 4 field mushrooms, peeled and sliced; 1kg of stewing beef, cut into 2cm cubes; a few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and chopped; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 440ml Guinness; 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour; 150g cheddar cheese, grated; 170g ready-made puff pastry (or 500g if you want a top and bottom to your pie); 1 large egg, beaten.

Method: 1 You can make the filling the day before if you wish.

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

In a large ovenproof pan, heat oil on a low heat. Add the onions and fry gently for about 10 minutes- try not to colour them too much. Turn the heat up, add the garlic, carrots and celery and scatter in the mushrooms. Mix everything together before stirring in the beef, rosemary, a pinch of salt and a level teaspoon of pepper.

2 Fry fast for 3-4 minutes, then pour in the Guinness, stir in the flour and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid and place in the preheated oven for about 11/2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven and give the stew a stir. Put it back into the oven and continue to cook it for another hour,

or until the meat is very tender and the stew is rich, dark and thick. A perfect pie filling needs to be robust, so if it's still quite liquidy, place the pan on the hob and reduce until the sauce thickens.

Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese, then season carefully and leave to cool slightly.

3 Dust a clean work surface with flour and roll the pastry out evenly with a floured rolling pin to the thickness of a pound coin.

Tip the stew into your dish and even it out before sprinkling over the remaining cheese.

4 Place the pastry over the top of the pie dish and crisscross it lightly with a sharp knife. Brush the top with beaten egg, then bake the pie directly on the bottom of the oven for 45 minutes, until the pastry is cooked, puffed and golden. Serve with vegetables of your choice.

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Ideal location for Gloucester’s new city centre nursery The Secret Garden Day Nursery recently opened its bright new door, providing Gloucester City Centre with an outstanding childcare facility for up to 70 children. Initially employing 10 staff, the nursery premises is the Grade 2 listed Annandale House – the former home to a long established dentist.

The building has been brought back into use following a complete refurbishment after having been left empty for many years, giving a boost to both the economy and appearance of Gloucester.

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The Secret Garden nursery has been designed for all pre-school children’s needs, accommodating 0-5 year olds. Co-owner Katie Perkins said: “As a parent of young children myself, I know how important it is for children to have a wonderful space to thrive in. We saw many buildings in the area, and when we found this location we knew we could meet our ambitions to provide Gloucester parents with a special and exceptional place for their children to attend and thrive in.”

Just minutes from The Cross, the nursery is ideally located for city workers to avoid an extra journey each day for childcare – preserving valuable family time. In addition, flexible day care hours have been thoughtfully scheduled to accommodate the demands of working parents and guardians.

The true uniqueness of The Secret Garden is that it provides Gloucester’s pre-school children with a very large and beautiful walled

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At 137 years old, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, starting out as a men’s only game with wooden rackets and tickets priced at a shilling each.

Women joined in the prestigious games in 1884, and as time went on we started to see a lot more of them.

As the floor length dresses began creeping up, one brush of the wind and those brightly coloured pants had officials reaching for the rule book but without avail.

However, in 1995 Tim Henman pushed the officials over the edge when angrily smashing a tennis ball inadvertently into the face of an innocent ball girl, crowning him the first disqualied competitor of Wimbledon ever.

In 2007, 123 years after women began competing at Wimbledon, the women’s prize money finally equalled that of the men – and their serves aren’t far behind either – Taylor Dent’s fastest serve clocked at 148 mph in 2010 and Venus Williams creeping up with 129 mph in 2008. Maria Sharapova also reached an impressive 105 decibel grunt, the loudest ever to be recorded throughout Wimbledon!

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Vaporise your smoking addiction Managing director of Spa Vapes Limited and long-time smoker Paul Gifford (below) has been selling the products and benefits associated with ‘electronic cigarettes’ after himself converting to ‘vapor’ from smoke.

Having quickly witnessed the benefits to his health, wealth and general lifestyle, Paul realised that, with such a large and diverse range of products to choose from, there was a ‘gap in the market’.

Paul started the company trading from a unit on Cheltenham’s Lansdown Trading Estate and, following the set-up of a small shop in the town’s centre in March, has now opened his first shop in Gloucester’s Westgate Street.

Paul and his team provide specialist, professional advice to their customers – most of whom are trying ‘vaping’ for the first time.

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For those already aware of the health and wealth benefits, it is the enhancement of their social life – and the knowledge they are not, potentially, causing harm to others – that encourages them to convert. You can vape anywhere – even on an aircraft or in hospital!

Spa Vapes provide a vast range of both equipment and consumables. The devices come in all shapes, sizes, colours and styles to suit ladies and gents alike. Then there’s the great diversity of flavours for the ‘E-Liquid’ – most people starting on ‘tobacco’ products until their taste buds return and they switch to a more palatable flavour.

If you’re fed up of being a social outcast, your clothes smelling of tobacco, or needing to go outside to satisfy your addiction – then why not visit Spa Vapes. They’re providing a further incentive for you to try vaping – see the promotional offer to readers of The Local Answer on our ‘Index of Advertisers’ page.

Having smoked for 40 years – apart from brief respite when attempting to give up – I decided to try vaping and visited Spa Vapes.

I was delighted with the friendly, informative service I received – and pleased to be able to sample a variety of products before choosing the one for me.

At the time this magazine goes to press, I will have been a ‘smoke free zone’ for three months. It’s early days I know, but unlike when I’ve used other means to help me give up smoking tobacco, the KangerTech EVOD device I purchased has delivered an instant solution to the occasional craving I’ve experienced.

So far I have to agree with Paul Gifford’s comment about people who visit his shop – “walk in a smoker, walk out a non-smoker”.

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A 16th Century image of the Grammar School at St Mary de Crypt, Gloucester.

A reason to celebrate When we head into June, we’re getting reasonably close to my birthday in the middle of July. That prompted me to think of some other anniversaries.

This year, my old school The Crypt celebrates the 475th anniversary of its founding. I was at school during the 450th year and I hope to be around when it reaches the 500-year milestone. In December this year, it will be 300 years since the Gloucester-born Anglican preacher George Whitefield (himself an Old Cryptian) was born.

Whitefield is one of the lesser-known figures in Gloucester’s history, but is a huge influence in America.

The restoration of St Mary de Crypt and the Old Schoolroom, which have been granted a first stage pass by the Heritage Lottery Fund, would be a fitting way to mark both of these anniversaries. With the USA playing at Kingsholm in next year’s Rugby World Cup, we’re keen to extend the Whitefield celebrations until then, including perhaps a re-enactment of one of his famous sermons from the pulpit of St Mary De Crypt.

In 2016 is the 800th anniversary of the coronation of Henry III at Gloucester Cathedral. I don’t know as yet what is planned for then, but we must not miss the opportunity to mark such a significant national event.

2018 marks the 375th anniversary of the Siege of Gloucester in the English Civil War. This is probably Gloucester’s finest hour, when its Parliamentary forces held out against the might of the Royalists and helped to change the course of the war – and with it our nation’s history. In 2019, we can extend the Civil War theme with the 400th anniversary of the birth of Colonel Edward Massey, who commanded the City’s forces at the time. 2018 is also the 1100th anniversary of the death of Aethelflaed, eldest daughter of King Alfred the Great, who founded and is buried at St Oswald’s Priory.

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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.

31 MAY-1 JUNE VICTORIAN DISCOVERY WEEKEND AT CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA Chedworth Roman Villa are celebrating their 150th Anniversary with their Victorian themed weekend of dressing up, stalls, games, Victorian photography, entertainment and re-enactments.

Admission £9.90/£4.95. National Trust members free. Telephone 01242 890256. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth.

1 JUNE SUMMER HOLLIE DAY Hosted by Fringe Benefits and La Bella Beauty, an event to raise funds for Hollies Kissing Seat and the Hollie Gazzard Trust.

Thousands of pounds of raffle and auction prizes, hair and beauty treatments, refreshments, live music and a day full of fun activities. 10am-4pm. All to raise funds and celebrate in Hollies memory.

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Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!

The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it – quick! As they set up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing! 2-6 yrs. £15.50-£17.50. 10am,

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4 JUNE PHIL KING A singer songwriter of Folk – raw, soulful vocals and brilliant guitar work. 9pm. Free entry all night. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

PAUNTLEY CE PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY Come along and see our lovely rural school. All welcome. Places for ages 4-11 years. Pauntley has small class sizes, where children are treated as individuals and they feel safe in the school environment. 9.30-11.30am. School office 01531 820053. pauntleyschool.com. admin@pauntley.gloucs.sch.uk.

6 JUNE LAITHWAITE’S FINE WINE TASTING Adam has been rummaging around in the cellars again! Join us as we open the type of wines usually saved for really special occasions. 7.15-9pm. £30. Call to book: 01452 651970. Gloucester Business Park, GL3 4AQ. laithwaites.co.uk/events.

ARANKAS CACKLE A firm favourite – their blend of Reggae, SKA, Dance Hall, Hip Hop and Drum and Bass on acoustic instruments really gets the crowd going! Free entry before 11pm, £2 after. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street.

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7-15 JUNE BURGER FESTIVAL AT THE BREWERY Special burger offers, events and competitions throughout the week in all applicable restaurants, with a chance to win family meals for Father’s Day. Visit thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk for details.

11 JUNE WARREN JAMES Turbo-charged Acoustic-Roots, Rock-A-Billy, Skiffle and Blues. This is definitely not a night for music lovers to miss! 9pm. Free entry. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street.

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13 JUNE SOUL STRUTTERS An eclectic mix of Rare Groove gems, Dirty Funk, Rock, Motown Soul classics and all things in-between. The music they perform are not originals, but they certainly choose

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the bangers from the vinyl crate that often get missed when playing live. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

14-15 JUNE FATHER’S DAY GLADIATOR ARENA WEEKEND: CHEDWORTH

Legio Augusta II, the premier Roman reenactor group, return with their Gladiator Arena. Bring your dad along and see him sold as a slave to fight in the Gladiator Arena. Demonstrations, stalls, chats and great family fun. Some activities at additional cost. 10am-5pm. National Trust members free. Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ. 01242 890256. chedworthromanvilla.com.

15 JUNE FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON Treat dad to a delicious 3 course meal. £21.50 adult £11.50 child. Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall, GL4 8ED. 0844 814 9077. 077cs@jupiterhotels.co.uk.

17-21 JUNE THE FULL MONTY This compelling tale of six unemployed steelworkers who, low on cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for The Chippendales.

However, their show will be better as they intend to go ‘The Full Monty’. The men strip themselves bare to reveal the real men underneath the veneer that the world sees. The Full Monty musical, adapted from the 1997 BAFTA Award winning film, retains the grittiness of the original Sheffield based story. On the big night, only one question remains – will they or won’t they? £13-£19. Tues–Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

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Which team won last year’s JP Morgan 7s tournament in Bath on 9th August 2013?

The Inaugural ‘Road to 2015’ On Saturday 3rd May hundreds of families took part in the inaugural ‘Road to 2015’ sponsored walk. The three mile route took in sights of Gloucester Cathedral, the Docks and the Rugby Posts in the Park, conceived as part of the Club and City’s build up to the Rugby World Cup 2015.

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Dawiduik led the warm up on the pitch.

Walkers then set off with a lap of Kingsholm before the Mayor officially started the walk with Adam Balding, Tavis and Darren.

Gloucester Rugby send a huge ‘thank you’ to their event partners in the media, USN, Colour Connection and JS Security.

They are also extremely grateful for support given by the Rotary Club, Gloucester Rugby match day stewards and volunteers, St John’s GLOUCESTER RUGBY Ambulance and Gloucester Police for ensuring Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road things ran smoothly and safely on the day.

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Magical Birthday Parties The Bird & Deer Park has many surprises in store this June with Teal the Gypsy Caravan in full swing for children’s Birthday Parties. Teal is ideal for birthday groups of up to 14 children and the hire cost includes entry to the park.

If you are looking for a larger party group location then we have The Mad Hatters Marquee which is looking wonderful, with its new themed ‘Alice in Wonderland’ hangings, massive cups and saucers and local wildlife in attendance to give it that extra special feel!

As always The Bird Park offers a wonderfully magic location for your child’s birthday. There is always so much going on, especially as we have two new arrivals – Reindeer calves called ‘Frozen’ and ‘Blanco’ who were born on the 15th and 16th of May. We are thrilled to announce that we are also expecting the arrival of a baby pygmy goat any time now and the park is full of ducklings and goslings which have recently hatched.

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

The Bird & Deer Park’s new Visitor Centre is now well underway with the Oak Frame arriving and work due to start from the 2nd of June.

The project is well on target and looking great. The contractors have been working solidly, but did take a break to see the baby Reindeer arrive in May. The project is due to be completed in August 2014 – an exciting new attraction for us and our visitors!

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Cheltenham Beer Festival Saturday 12th July The current ‘Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans’ group have been raising money for the charity for over 34 years with events as diverse as two large “It’s A Knockout” days at the Prince of Wales Stadium, several Dragon Boat Racing days on Pittville Lake and numerous treasure hunts, pop quizzes and other fun activities.

For the last eight years their primary fundraiser has been the ‘Cheltenham Beer Festival’, and each year this magnificent, family friendly event has attracted around a thousand people to the Patesians Sports and Social Club on Everest Road in Leckhampton, Cheltenham.

So far these festivals have raised over £75,000 for the charity!

This year sees the 9th iteration of the beer festival being held on Saturday 12th July from 12 noon-11pm. There will be over 45 superb real ales available, along with a large selection of ciders and perrys. A Pimms Bar has been a regular feature in recent years, together with a wellreceived BBQ and live music throughout the day in the clubhouse.

Only those drinking the real ales and ciders require tickets, but partners and children are welcome to come along as

well. Tickets are available from specialist beer and cider shop, Favourite Beers, on Hewlett Road, Cheltenham. They cost just £8 and the price includes a souvenir glass and programme!

One of the key ways in which the organisers raise money at this event is by getting local companies or individuals to sponsor a barrel of beer. For just £50 you will get your name and a logo of your choosing on the barrel as well as getting a mention in the programme. Companies can also buy advertising space in the programme from £50. To help Cheltenham Samaritans through sponsorship or advertising please contact Leigh Norwood on 07595 349059.

This is one of the most ‘chilled out’ beer festivals held in the county and is a ‘must’ for any fans of real beer and cider – make it a date for your diary!

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The Playhouse Company Presents

Improbable Fiction

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25th - 28th June 7.45pm Tickets £10.00 (£9 conc.

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A great comedy by Alan Ayckbourn.

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by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Anne Chandler Wannabe writers, struggling with their plots and characters, try various genres to grab the reader’s attention. Truth is really stranger than fiction as this mad cap comedy reaches its hilarious finale.

The Playhouse Company has been putting on great plays and musicals for over 50 years. Their team of skilled and experienced actors, directors, set designers, lighting, sound and backstage crew combine to deliver a wonderful evening’s entertainment with each show.

Why not go along and enjoy their latest production and experience another excellent performance?

Improbable Fiction runs from 25th-28th June (7.45pm) and we have three tickets for each performance to be won by lucky readers. To enter our draw send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Improbable Fiction’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘Improbable Fiction’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date for postal and email entries Thursday 12th June 2014.

For more information about The Playhouse visit their website: www.theplayhousecompany.org.uk.

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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 on 18th July for a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive and historically hysterical open-air show, packed with songs, sketches and silliness – suitable for all ages. The setting is the gorgeous Tuckwell Amphitheatre where audiences are invited to arrive an hour and a half before the show to enjoy a picnic in the idyllic grounds.

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

For a chance to win these tickets, enter our draw by sending your name, address and telephone number to ‘Pantaloons History’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘Pantaloons History’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date for both postal and email entries: Thursday 12th June 2014.

19 JUNE THE WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE WEDDING SHOW Come along to meet a wide variety of fabulous local Wedding suppliers in a relaxed environment. Free entry, free magazine, free drink on arrival. 5-9pm at Stonehouse Court Hotel, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3RA. TheWestGloucestershireWeddingShow.co.uk.

20 JUNE MYDESIGN A hugely hard working rock and pop cover band who offer something a little different! Playing covers from a wide range of artists the crowd are always guaranteed a good time, with plenty of songs to recognise, from the 1980’s to bang up to date. Free entry before 11pm, £2 after.

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

21 JUNE VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR Over 30 quality traders selling all things vintage, handmade, antique and collectable. The vintage beauty salon will be there and the vintage tearoom. We have live entertainment out in the cloister gardens and classic cars will be parked throughout the city centre. Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. 11am-5pm. £1 entry, children free.

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24-28 JUNE UNDER MILK WOOD Dylan Thomas explores the small Welsh town of Llareggub by the Sea. An unforgettable journey into the roots of language and the soul of Wales. £10-£28.

Tues–Sat 7,45pm, Thurs and Sat 2pm.

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

25 JUNE LIVE @ GLOS ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE This is the night if you want to see something fresh, new and upcoming! 9pm.

Free Entry. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street.

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25-28 JUNE IMPROBABLE FICTION Truth is really stranger than fiction as this mad cap comedy reaches its hilarious finale. 7.45pm. £10 (£9). 01242 522852. theplayhousecompany.org.uk.

26 JUNE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR AT WWT Reserve warden and wildlife photographer James Lees will take groups of keen photographers out onto our 800 acres of wild nature reserve on a Land Rover. His inside knowledge of all the best wildlife spots provides numerous opportunities for

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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 891223.

DISCOVER INDIA

India can make a strong claim to be the most exciting and rewarding travel destination in the world. From the exhilarating pace of life in its colourful and vibrant cities to its exquisite temples and superb scenery, few visitors ever leave disappointed. Miles Morgan Travel invite you to learn more when Cox and Kings, specialists in luxury tours and tailor-made holidays, come to The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Cheltenham. 6.30pm. Call for complimentary tickets – lines open until 10pm – 01242 808549. milesmorgantravel.co.uk.

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Short Walks in the Cotswolds Haresfield Beacon

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There is a lot packed into this relatively short walk with plenty of beautiful scenery to capture your attention. Allow extra time to admire the views and to linger in the lovely woodland, some of the beech trees are over 200 years old.

A Use the Shortwood car park just off the Haresfield Road. Walk back towards the road and go through the gap in the wall on the right. Take the leftmost of the three paths, signposted ‘Cotswold Way’. Stay on the path until it splits into four. Take the second path on the left and follow it to the road.

B Turn left onto the road and at the next road junction turn left. Cross the road to a stile to the left of Stoneridge Farm. Bear left and cross the field heading towards the stile to the right of the two radio masts.

C Cross the road and turn right. After a few yards cross a stile and head downhill on the path ignoring crossing paths. Walk down the steep path to the track in the valley (Cotswold Way).

D Turn left onto the track and walk through the wood staying on the track until you meet a road. Turn right and head downhill for ¼ mile (400m) to a bridleway on the left signposted to ‘Haresfield Beacon’.

E Follow the path uphill at first, past Cromwell’s Stone and on to meet a road.

Turn left onto the road and walk 30yds (27m) to a path signposted ‘Cotswold Way’ on the right.

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1 This stone is known locally as Cromwell's Stone, erected to commemorate the success of the Parliamentarians in raising the siege of Gloucester in 1643. In July of that year Prince Rupert captured Bristol, leaving Gloucester as an isolated Parliamentarian stronghold in the west of England. King Charles also wanted to open up the River Severn as a supply artery and he surrounded the city on 5th August. It held out for a month, however, until reinforcements arrived under the Earl of Essex – around 15,000 men in all. The King decided it prudent to withdraw and gave the Roundheads one of their few successes in the early part of the Civil War. Why the stone was placed here is not known for certain but, if the trees behind were cleared, there would be an excellent view of Gloucester.

F Turn right onto the path, go through two metal gates and up a steep slope. Cross a stile on the left where the path carries straight on to the right of the fence and bear right towards the triangulation point.

2 The site of the hillfort utilized the natural defences of the promontory. The outlook is excellent with steep slopes on three sides and the fourth closed off by a

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rampart and ditch across the neck of land to the east. It covers about 16 acres (6.5ha) in all and is so well sited that the Romans made use of it in their military campaigns. Numerous Roman artifacts have been uncovered, including a collection of 3000 coins.

3 From the triangulation point at the end of Ring Hill there is a superb view of the escarpment, and probably the best outlook over the Berkeley Vale.

Several outliers are visible, including Churchdown, Robin Wood's Hill, and Stinchcombe Hill. In the distance is the Forest of Dean, forming a backdrop to the Severn below, and in good conditions it is possible to see the Severn Bridge.

G Turn sharp left and walk along the ridge keeping the valley to your right. Cross the stile and walk along the narrow path with a fence to your left. Pass through a gate and head down towards the road.

H Just before the road turn right down steps and follow the path until it opens out into an open field. Bear half right across the open countryside to the topograph. Turn and head back to the car park.

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Gloucestershire’s biggest ever summer of tennis Families across Gloucestershire are set to go tennis crazy this summer with a series of free ‘Great British Tennis Weekends’ smashing into courts across the county. The weekends of 21st/22nd June, 28th/29th June and 19th/20th July will see parks, leisure centres and clubs offering free opportunities to pick up a racket as tennis fever begins to grip the nation in the lead up to The Championships, Wimbledon.

People will be able to take part in a range of activities – Cardio Tennis, Mini Tennis, Disability Tennis and Tennis Coaching – all completely free as part of the LTA and Tennis Foundation’s drive to get more people playing more often. Venues will be providing rackets and balls, so if you’ve never tried tennis before or are a regular player, there really is no excuse not to visit an event and get involved.

Julie Jones, the LTA Participation Manager said: “We are really excited that the Great British Tennis Weekends are hitting Gloucestershire this summer. With so many

park sites and clubs right across Gloucestershire running their own Great British Tennis Weekends there really is something for everyone. I hope families take the opportunity to take part in these fantastic events and ready themselves for what is set to be our biggest ever summer of tennis, as we get behind Andy Murray and the British tennis stars.”

Oxstalls Sports Park will be hosting an event on the 29th June – a rest day for Wimbledon but not for the centre! They will host lots of FREE tennis activities for all the family – from Tennis Express for adults, Cardio Tennis for adults and juniors and Mini Tennis for the under 10s. Sign up is essential so don’t miss out!

Families can book in advance online and find out more information about local venues at: www.greatbritishtennisweekend.com

PLAY TENNIS FOR FREE Event Weekends: 17/18 May, 21/22 June, 28/29 June, 19/20 July For more information and to book your session for free, visit:

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The ‘Pick Your Own’ season gets well under way in June and Primrose Vale has an abundance of delicious berries, currants and beans for all the family to enjoy collecting – a fantastic way to entertain the children and encourage them to eat healthily.

You’ll probably end up doing most of the picking yourself, but tasting fruit and veg fresh from the fields is a delightful and positive experience for everyone.

Primrose Vale Farm Shop & PYO has been developed over the years by owners Charlotte and Paul Keene to become a wonderful source of locally grown or reared produce – keeping food miles to a minimum and supporting nearby farmers simultaneously. There is a large selection of delicious food all year round.

There’s also a great variety of crops for you to gather. The most popular fruits with customers at this time of year are strawberries and raspberries prominent towards the end of the month. You don’t have to damage your back in the process of picking them – raspberry bushes are tall and the strawberries are now grown on raised platforms, so there’s no slugs, bugs or mud either!

To the side of the shop a recreational area has been created for customers to use during opening hours. Whether you need a sit down or your children want to use the sandpit, ride the vintage tractor, play on the swings and slides or see the rabbits, you are encouraged to use the facilities. In fact, Charlotte and Paul are more than happy for you to take your little ones to use the play area, even if you’re not picking or visiting the shop specifically.

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The Wizard of Oz Promenade Productions are celebrating their 30th Anniversary year with this much loved musical at The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham, from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th July. Evening performances at 7.30pm and a matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

This production will be somewhat different from the 1939 Judy Garland film version. The story begins with a tornado that whisks Dorothy off to a magical land where she embarks on a journey following the ‘yellow brick road’ to find a wizard that can help her get back home to Kansas and give her new friends – the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion – what they want most.

Toto and some other characters do not feature in this stage adaptation but there will be some unexpected surprises, a large cast, professional scenery and full orchestra – once again under the baton of David Manifold – and the production team is headed by husband and wife team John Pannett and Heather Newman.

Tickets cost £8-£14 and are on sale now at Showcase, or call 01242 224144 to book your seats.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘The Wizard of Oz’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘The Wizard of Oz’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date for both postal and email entries: Thursday 12th June 2014.

27 JUNE MISSIN’ ROSIE Thrilling audiences across the South-West with infectious, Irish, Celtic driven, rock music. Mixing originals with folked up covers they get the whole pub dancing and begging for more! Free entry before 11pm, £2 after. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street. 01452 309340. caferene.co.uk.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY With Iain Green at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Starting with an illustrated introductory session looking at composition, technique and equipment, you will then head outside for practical session of nature photography. This course is suitable for users of all types of cameras and the content will be tailored accordingly and to the needs of course attendees. Starts at 10am, lasts approximately 6 hours and costs £60 including tea/coffee and biscuits. 01453 891223.

28 JUNE 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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day out at the Cricket AA day Cricket Festival Festival WIN A HOSPITALITY PACKAGE FOR TWO PEOPLE!

Great food and a very warm welcome!

Patesians Sports & Social Club have kindly donated a Hospitality Package for two people – worth £140 – to enjoy a day’s food and entertainment in the club’s marquee at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival on Wednesday 23rd July.

The Old Patesians was one of the first local clubs to take a tent at the Festival, and that too has developed over the years from small beginnings. This year’s event runs from Monday 14th to Sunday 27th

July and all members and guests are welcome, whether to watch the cricket with a drink and/or snack or to indulge in the popular corporate hospitality package. There are still some spaces left on certain days – call Di Kingscott on 01242 519569.

The Hospitality Package prize consists of ground entrance tickets, morning coffee and biscuits, four course lunch with bottle of wine, reserved spectator seats,

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afternoon tea with freshly made sandwiches and cakes, and a pay bar is available all day.

To enter the draw, send your name, address and phone number to: Cricket, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, you can email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Cricket’ in the subject line.

Closing date: Thursday 12th June 2014.

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Guided Tours of the Mansion will be available on the day – it’s a ‘must see’!

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Exciting events for 2014

Hawk Walks ● Family Fun Bat Walks ● Home Owner Courses ● Shakespeare’s Plays ● Theatrical Evenings ● Operatic Performances ● Musical Events ● Ghost Walks ● Wedding Fayre ● Photo Shoots ●

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courtesy of the Everyman Theatre Under Milk Wood is a work of genius – ripe with vitality, rich in humour and populated by eccentric, enchanting characters.

Directed by Terry Hands, Dylan Thomas explores the small Welsh town of Llareggub by the sea.

Meet blind Captain Cat, Mog Edwards and his sweetheart Miss Price, Sinbad Sailor, Dai Bread, Polly Garter, Nogood Boyo and Lord Cut Glass. Walk along Coronation Street, Cockle Row and Donkey Street, down to the little fishing harbour and back to Milk Wood. Explore their lives, hopes and thoughts in the dreams of a night and the rhythm of a day. Written from the heart, both play and poem offers an unforgettable journey into the roots of language and the soul of Wales.

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 ‘Under Milk Wood’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details, stating ‘Under Milk Wood’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date for both postal and email entries: Thursday 12th June 2014.

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

Promenade Productions. Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th July. Thur-Sat 7.30pm, Sat and Sun Mat 2.30pm. £8-£14. Tickets and information: Showcase 01242 224144. info@showcaseonline.co.uk.

9 JULY THE SUPERSONIC 70’S SHOW Take a trip down memory lane with some of the biggest classic hits from the 70s.

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From humble beginnings 30 years ago, Master Sheds has weathered three recessions and changed beyond all recognition to become one of the county’s leading manufacturers of bespoke sheds.

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It’s going to be a big 12 months in the political world in the UK, from this summer’s European voting to next year’s general election, with a referendum on Scottish independence sandwiched in between. Don’t worry, this is not a political statement, more a musing over the financial implications of splitting up.

We all know – whether it is from bitter experience, social contact or reading the newspaper – how costly a divorce can be. It never tends to be amicable either, so the only winners are the lawyers who make a living out of complicating the situation to their hearts’ content.

Business split-ups can be messy and costly too, although interestingly there seems to be a better track record of these being completed without some of the animosity attached to a marriage breakdown.

Raging Debate So let’s scale everything up to a national level and wonder what the cost will be of a divorce between Scotland and the rest of the United (or should it now be called Disunited) Kingdom. Would it be just like a large scale divorce or are there other factors in play? Well I can’t see the Scots getting 50% of overall UK assets or a share of the future income streams, but I do know that the lawyers will get even richer if they have to work out who gets what. There’s already a debate raging about whether or not Scotland would be able to be part of the UK monetary system and keep sterling as its currency. Probably not is the answer, as cherry-picking the best bits isn’t usually available to the one who wants to walk away.

And what of the continent? Business leaders strongly favour remaining married to the rest of Europe, but there is a significant groundswell amongst the population at large that business leaders are wrong. Are they? I don’t know the answer to that question, but it’s one we need to find a solution to if we are plunged into the messiest, most expensive divorce of them all.

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