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Welcome to September ... Well, it was nice while it lasted – the sun has done a disappearing act and there’s a bit of a winter chill in the air. But fear not! There’s still plenty to do this month both inside and out. Spend some time baking and try out September’s Delicious Dish – flavoursome flapjack. Alternatively head to The Edgemoor Inn and enjoy a wonderful lunchtime or evening meal – you could also win a 3-course meal for four plus a bottle of house wine in one of this month’s competitions. We have a new column this month, which aims to provide useful tips for the student community and other young people, and the What’s On section is full of activities, shows and events for everyone to enjoy. Finally, you have the opportunity to win a fantastic pocket sprung luxury bed courtesy of Furniture Factory worth an incredible £1400!

Inside this month ... Food & Entertainment 5 Delicious Dishes 7 Did You Know 8 Cocktail Time 9 Health & Beauty 10 Short Walks 12 Care Services 14 Property 18 Pet Care 23 What’s On 24 How to... 34 Homes & Gardens 40 In the Garden 55 Sudoku 63 Quick Crossword 67 Professional Services 68 Money Matters 71 Local Policing 73 Index, Competitions, Solutions 74 Competitions: 5, 25, 26, & 39

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Stunning views and fabulous food The Edgemoor Inn is a beautiful late 19th century premises overlooking the picturesque Painswick Valley. Having heard from so many people about the stunning views and fabulous food, I went to try it out with a friend. To start, I opted for the Cajun Spiced Chicken which came with a mango, pineapple and blueberry salad and mango crème fraîche. The freshness of the fruit complemented the spicy chicken and sent my tongue tingling and left me wanting more. My friend chose the Prawn & Crayfish Salad with Marie Rose sauce and plum tomatoes – a tasty twist on a classic starter. For the main course I enjoyed a juicy, flavoursome Peppered Sirloin Steak that was cooked to perfection and served with chips, peas, mushroom, onion rings and

grilled tomato. My friend had a generously filled, tender and tasty homemade Steak Pie accompanied by chips and peas. We both agreed the crunchy chips were exceptional. The desserts triggered a “wow” from the pair of us too! I indulged in the fabulously rich Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream – it was divine. My friend tucked into Apple & Plum Crumble with Custard which, she said, was absolutely delicious and enhanced by the hint of cinnamon infused in the fruit. We were both impressed by the generous portion sizes for each of the courses – you certainly won’t leave the restaurant feeling hungry. With its fresh, modern interior and extremely friendly and helpful service, the restaurant delivers a genuine homely feel,

making you want to stay and relax long after you’ve dined. The extensive patio area is perfect for a lunchtime or evening meal, and I can only imagine the spectacular late-summer sunsets you’d witness with that view! The Edgemoor Inn is a wonderful place to eat. I’d urge you to try it – if only for the Chocolate Brownie!

WIN A 3-COURSE MEAL Courtesy of owner Chris Bayes, you could win a 3-course meal for four plus house wine. To enter post your name, address and phone number to ‘The Edgemoor’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham GL53 9QS, or email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk with ‘The Edgemoor’ as the subject. Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2014.

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We asked readers to help support Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association’s ‘Barn Appeal’ – a huge ‘THANK YOU!’ to the many of you who have donated online or sent cheques to us. A total of £30,000 is needed by Cotswold RDA to buy a barn and build pathways across fields linking to the riding school at Cheltenham Racecourse. This will ensure local disabled people don’t miss out on the pleasure and therapeutic benefits they get from riding throughout the coming winter. Readers of The Local Answer have, so far, helped increase the sum raised by £3,000 to just over £7,400 – a fantastic achievement by Cotswold RDA to date but, clearly, there’s a long way to go. If you are able to support the charity’s bid to get this work carried out before winter, please act as soon as you can. You can donate in two ways – either online via our ‘Virgin Giving’ page or by sending a cheque to The Local Answer – details below. We look forward to updating you on the progress of the appeal and thank you in advance for any donations you may make.

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Did You Know? with Lois Kingscott

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SALES EXECUTIVES On your bike! The Friends of Life Tour of Britain – the UK’s biggest professional cycling race – is back on Sunday 7th September, commencing in Liverpool and finishing in London. Did you know road race cycling was outlawed in the UK in the late 19th century on the grounds of being unsafe and upsetting motorcar owners? Cyclists were limited to racing on tracks and closed circuit courses. At the time of the second world war, leading British cyclist Percy Stallard capitalised on the quiet wartime roads and organised a 50-mile race in 1942 between Llangollen and Wolverhampton. Despite attracting large crowds and being considered a success, all riders involved were suspended due to it being unauthorised by cycling’s governing bodies. The first real Tour of Britain occurred in 1945 between Brighton and Glasgow, with dozens of riders taking part, and was held annually for seven years. Over the years many sponsors have created versions of the Tour of Britain, including the Daily Express Tour, the Milk Race run, and the Kellogg’s Tour. A three-year gap in the mid-1990s was followed by the PruTour, which only ran for two years. After a five-year break, the Tour of Britain returned in 2004 as a five-stage race – the first major stage race in the UK since 1999 – and increased to an eight-stage race in 2008. Some of the biggest names in racing now take part in the tour, attracting huge crowds of supporters up and down the country. The exciting news this year is that stage four of the race will see the cyclists racing through Gloucestershire on their way to Bristol. The route will take the competitors through Winchcombe, Cleeve Hill and Prestbury, before they make their way through Charlton Kings and Leckhampton. The last two years have been won by British cyclists – Jonathon Tiernan-Locke (2012) and Sir Bradley Wiggins (2013) – so fingers crossed we get another British winner! If you’re about on Wednesday 10th September, why not go and support the cyclists on their journey through the county. Hopefully this has inspired you to take a bike ride and explore the beautiful countryside around Gloucestershire. Page 8

Are you looking for a new challenge? Due to our success and ongoing expansion, we have exciting opportunities for great people to join our friendly and growing sales team. The Local Answer has gone from strength to strength in recent years and now delivers 100,000 magazines direct to homes every month. This latest expansion will increase the number of Gloucestershire residencies receiving the publication to 200,000. Successful applicants will demonstrate: • excellent communication and interpersonal skills • self-motivation in a pressurised environment • an ability to work to deadlines and targets • the necessary qualities to initiate and develop long-term client relationships • a willingness to work with others to achieve collective goals • previous sales experience, but not necessarily with a publishing company We offer a basic salary plus an open-ended bonus and commission structure. Our office is situated in a rural location, so you will need to be able to drive and have your own vehicle. If you are confident this job is for you, give me a call before Friday 12th September 2014 for an initial chat between 12 noon and 5pm (Monday to Friday). Leonie Euwin – Sales Manager – 01242 541077

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‘Business opportunity that keeps on giving’ Since 1997, Telecom Plus, which operates the Utility Warehouse Discount Club, has grown from just an idea into a company with a £600 million+ turnover – a track record second to none! This phenomenal growth has been achieved by word of mouth “referral marketing”, and the company has received numerous accolades and rewards for outstanding services and value for money. Jason and Shelley Hyde were customers of Utility Warehouse (UW) for four years before becoming Distributors. Jason explains why they joined forces with their supplier: “ We were so impressed with the service, we began to recommend UW to family and friends. This was when our personal UW contact asked if we would like to look at the business model. Because it was extremely flexible and part time – you can choose the number of hours and when you want to work – we thought we’d give it a go. I was doing 6070 hour weeks in the building trade, so time was limited. Now we have built up a very nice residual income, paid into our account every month – whether we work or not.

Exciting incentives As well as receiving an income, generating discounts on your utility bills or raising funds for a good cause, there’s an exciting range of incentives which include owning your own BMW Mini; driving one of the company’s Porsche Boxsters; qualifying for luxury, all expenses paid holidays; earning vouchers to spend in M&S or John Lewis, plus significant cash bonuses for achieving targets. In five years of being Distributors, as well as the income, we’ve got the free UW mini, we get the Porsche in October, and the three allinclusive holidays we’ve been on (Las Vegas, Paris and the Mediterranean Cruise on the Crystal Serenity) have been truly stunning. This opportunity just frees up your life, giving

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you choices, and many friends are following us with this business model. That’s the beauty of this business – as long as you’re over 18, you can do this. We have builders, postmen, single mums, accountants, solicitors, IT consultants, printers, police officers and members of the armed forces – all achieving their goals in our team. You just need to tell people what you do, and how you can help them either save or make money, or both. I’m now a company mentor and enjoy helping new Distributors to achieve their goals – whether to earn a few hundred pounds extra each month or become financially free. I find myself regularly asking prospective Distributors ‘how many people do you know who use the phone, switch on a light, turn on the oven or use the internet?’ The UW doesn’t ask people to spend extra money on services they don’t use, they simply offer far better value on services already used! You could tap into a market where people and businesses are already spending many billions of £s every year. Every time your customers use their phone, switch on a light, turn on the heating or surf the net – you could be getting paid. The UW offers a unique support and training programme, which includes a comprehensive package of manuals and marketing materials – providing everything you need to start building your own successful business. Initial training for new Distributors is provided free of charge at over 45 training

centres throughout the country and the great thing is, you can go as many times as you want – free of charge. There are around nine types of training days, which become available as you grow your business. We also hold career opportunity presentations to explain how the business model works. ” Contact Jason or Shelley (details below) if you would like more information about The Utility Warehouse, or to book your place at the next Career Opportunity Presentation 8pm Tuesday 9th September at The Regency Hotel, Cheltenham.

Jason & Shelley Hyde 01242 575462 / 07812 996653 shelley@utilities4you.net www.utility-saver.com

Pet Care

with Oliver Wilkinson of Charlton Kings Vet Centre The Charlton Kings Vet Centre is fully equipped with a sterile operating theatre, digital radiography, ultrasonography and laboratory equipment. Drop in and have a look around. You will see many of the same friendly faces from our main surgery at Dragon Vet Centre. You can book your visits and pick up food, medications or pet supplies at either surgery if it’s more convenient. 17 Lyefield Road West Charlton Kings Cheltenham GL53 8EZ 01242 220158

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5 common pet myths

1 You should let a dog have a season before you have it speyed/neutered. You used to hear people recommending letting every dog have a litter before you contemplated neutering but, thankfully, that advice has largely disappeared. However, I still regularly hear people telling me they have been told to let their dog have its first season. The theory goes that it allows some sort of better physical development of the dog, yet studies have failed to show any such benefit. There are, however, two significant advantages to speying at or around six months. Firstly, the operation is generally much more straight forward for the pet who is normally smaller and has less abdominal fat to negotiate. Secondly, and most importantly, we know statistically that neutering before the first season almost entirely eliminates any risk of breast cancer later in life. The more seasons a dog has, the greater the risk. Add in the benefits of also eliminating ovarian and uterine cancer, lower reproductive tract cancer, uterine infections and unwanted pregnancies and puppies – it’s a no-brainer to get your dog speyed. 2 Cats should enjoy a saucer of milk. Most cats and dogs are actually lactose intolerant and a saucer of milk is a good way to give many of them diarrhoea! Commercially available cat milk is lactose free, although if you are feeding them a good quality diet they don’t really need the extra milk. 3 A wet nose is a sign of good health. The nose and paws are the only areas on a dog or cat’s body that have sweat glands, which is the main reason they pant to lose heat. However, plenty of unwell dogs have wet noses and plenty of very healthy dogs can have a very dry nose. It has a poor correlation to general health despite the theory. 4 A pet licking its wound is cleaning it and doing it some good. A small amount of licking might superficially clean a minor wound but dogs’ and cats’ mouths are full of bacteria and cats’ tongues are incredibly rough (almost like sandpaper). If they excessively lick a wound or surgical site they will do it a lot more harm than good. They will chew out stitches quickly and spread bacteria to deeper layers of a wound. It is much better to clean a wound with disinfectant or saline than let a pet lick at an open wound. It’s also not true that a dog’s mouth is ‘cleaner’ than a human’s mouth, so don’t let them lick you! I’ve seen what my dog eats and licks – I wouldn’t want that smeared over my face! 5 It takes longer to train to be a vet than a doctor. I always like hearing this one! Actually, most vet courses are five years compared to medicine, which is six. There are a few exceptions – Cambridge has a six-year vet degree and London now offers a post-graduate course, which is seven years – but for the most part it is quicker to train to be a vet. You also hear people saying how hard it must be to diagnose a pet illness, as they can’t tell you what is wrong with them – true, but they can‘t lie either!

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What’s On 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. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY YOGA CLASSES

For health, vitality, awareness and calm. For beginners and ongoing students. New Iyengar yoga classes in Bishop's Cleeve Tithe Barn, GL52 8LU. Tuesdays 9:1510:30am and 1:30-2:45pm. Certified Iyengar teacher since 2009. Small and friendly classes. 07941 201254. valkenmir@btinternet.com. www.yogaval.co.uk. 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 THURSDAY SWINDON VILLAGE ART & CRAFT CLUB Newcomers welcome including beginners. Tutoring available. Free first meeting 11th September, 7.30-9.30. We work informally on various forms of painting and craftwork. Call 01242 675580 or see Facebook page. 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. 4 SEPTEMBER MEDEA Helen McCrory returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell. 7pm. £16 (£14). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne

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Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE. bacontheatre.co.uk. 6 SEPTEMBER KIERAN POWELL

One of the country’s finest variety performers, as featured on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Comedy ventriloquist with his highly amusing, thoroughly entertaining show, “Look Who’s Talking”. 7.45pm. £10 (£8). Cheltenham Playhouse, Bath Road, GL53 7HG. Box Office 01242 522852. cheltplayhouse.org.uk. 7 SEPTEMBER GL4 TOGETHER COMMUNITY SHOW Fun and entertainment from 12.00. Fun Dog Show, Flower and Vegetable Show, The Gang Show, Dog Agility, Zumba, Birds of Prey, Roast Pig BBQ, Go-Karts, Games, Stalls. Glevum Way Park, Abbeydale, Gloucester. www.gl4together.co.uk. 8-13 SEPTEMBER NEW JERSEY NIGHTS A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, including such hits as Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like a Man. £15-£30. 7.45pm and 2pm matinees (Thursday 11th and Saturday 13th). Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 10 SEPTEMBER BLESS ’EM ALL The producers of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ return with a brand new Wartime Cavalcade. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 12 SEPTEMBER BECOME AN ADVANCED BIRDER Learn to assess fine details such as

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plumage, weather conditions and habitats to take your skills to a new level. 7.3011.30am. £27 with tea/coffee and a bacon roll. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. 13 SEPTEMBER WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Starting with an illustrated introductory session looking at composition, technique and equipment, you will then head outside for a practical session of nature photography. 10am-4pm. £60 with tea/coffee and biscuits. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. DIVAS TRIBUTE A lively full on duo with costume changes and great songs by all your favourite Divas – Cher, Madonna and Shakira to mention a few. £29. Includes a 2 course meal, live act and disco. The New County Hotel, 44 Southgate St, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DR. 13-14 SEPTEMBER BIRDWATCH MORNING Join the warden as he walks out on to the Reserve to watch the high tide bring hundreds of birds closer to the shore. Also look out for many of the waders who are in the process of making their migrational journey using Slimbridge as a resting place along the way. 9.30am (Sat) and 10am (Sun). £12. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS As part of the National Heritage Open Days, The Playhouse is allowing you to see those parts of the theatre you don’t normally get to see and learn about the history of the fascinating building. Open from 12-4pm. No need to book – just turn up and be guided around the dressing rooms, the workshops where sets are built and the stage itself. 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG. 01242 522852. cheltplayhouse.org.uk. 14 SEPTEMBER POSH CAR BOOT SALE Raising funds for Brimpsfield Music Society, Brimpsfield Church and Birdlip Church. Car sites only £15. Adults £2, children free. 11am-4pm. Longdole Polo Club. 01452 864692. events@brimpsfieldmusicsociety.co.uk. brimpsfieldmusicsociety.co.uk.

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courtesy of the Everyman Theatre It’s the 18th century. Kate Hardcastle is a young lady fixed up to meet the eligible Marlow with a view to marriage. Marlow is a young gent who is tongue-tied with the upper classes and downright lecherous with commoners. So when Marlow is tricked into believing Kate’s ancestral home is a country inn, and mistakes Kate for a lowly barmaid what could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Set against the increasingly chaotic proceedings of one very long night, ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ is a delightful romantic romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding, mischief and mayhem. The latest in a string of comedy hits from Director Conrad Nelson (A Government Inspector, The Grand Gesture), this version is more West Riding than West Country. Northern Broadsides’ talented cast of actor-musicians bring their unique charisma, theatrical magic and innate sense of fun to this flamboyant period comedy. Come prepared for merriment, warmth, wit and wigs. Big wigs. Very big wigs! To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email – send details stating ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2014.

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Delightful D-Day Darlings To mark the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings the delightful DDay Darlings have packed up their troubles in their old kit bag and will be performing their musical concert ‘The Songs that Won the War Sing-a-long Show’ at the Bacon Theatre on 19th October at 2.30pm. The show features three stunning songbirds, celebrating the music of the WW2 era by taking you on a nostalgic journey and have you singing along to classics such as We’ll Meet Again, Now is the Hour, White Cliffs of Dover, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and many more ... Songs that will last forever, memories that will never fade. With a back drop of original film footage from the era, this show is sure to evoke warm memories for all. Tickets cost just £12.50 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 ‘D-Day Darlings’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details, stating ‘D-Day Darlings’, to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2014.

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VEGAS/HOLLYWOOD NIGHT 29TH NOVEMBER IT’S ALL HAPPENING THIS CHRISTMAS AT MERCURE GLOUCESTER BOWDEN HALL HOTEL

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Join us for a night of mystery, charm and intrigue at a Mistletoe Masquerade party.Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or colleagues you’ll enjoy an evening of delicious food and festive entertainment all set to the mysterious backdrop of the Mistletoe Masquerade. Bar opens at 6.30pm Dinner served 7.45pm Bar closes at 12.30am with dancing until 1am | Dress code: smart casual Price includes themed event room, three-course meal, table novelties and resident DJ.

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Take the worry out of getting home and take advantage of our great value accommodation rates for the festive period. Rooms from £79.00

Let Gary Grace & The Swing Kings delight you with their classy repertoire of Sinatra and the Kings of Swing, whilst you enjoy a flutter on the casino tables.Themed event room, three-course delicious meal and dancing to the resident DJ. £36.00 per person

ABBA TRIBUTE

5TH and 6TH DECEMBER

Mamma Mia! With two dates to choose from, will you be a ‘Super Trouper’ and book to enjoy one (or both?!) of these ever popular Abba Tribute nights? ‘The Winner Takes it All’! Themed event room, three-course delicious meal and dancing to the resident DJ. £32.00 per person

MOTOWN TRIBUTE 18TH DECEMBER

Dust off those dancing shoes – the Shadows of Motown will captivate you with their breathtaking show, and have you up on your feet! Themed event room, three-course delicious meal and dancing to the resident DJ. £32.00 per person

NEW YEAR’S EVE 31ST DECEMBER 2014

A stunning themed party night awaits! Enjoy a dazzling night to remember with a sumptuous four-course meal, sparkling novelties, fabulous sounds from the live band and casino tables. £65.00 per person

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14-15 SEPTEMBER PAM AYRES Pam Ayres brings her latest show to the Everyman following the recent publication of her new book of poetry, ‘You Made Me Late Again’. £24.50-£29.50. 7.45pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 16-17 SEPTEMBER THE GRUFFALO

The hit musical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture book. £12 (£10). Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk.

20 SEPTEMBER NEEDLE-FELTED BIRD WORKSHOP Learn how to make beautiful bird decorations in this four-hour needle-felting workshop All materials and equipment will be provided. 10am-2.30pm. £30 with tea/coffee and biscuits. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. GLOUCESTER: A CITY OF SECRETS Book signing by Christine Jordan of her debut historical novel, City of Secrets, set in Medieval Gloucester. 11am-1pm, St Michael’s Tower, Gloucester Civic Trust. FREE. For more information: christinejordan.co.uk or @CJGloucester. STRICTLY STAR For one night only, 16 well-known local personalities will take to the stage, for the first time, to perform in a Strictly-style dance spectacular! 7.45pm. £18-£25. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 21 SEPTEMBER THE CHELTENHAM WEDDING SHOW 12noon-4pm at the Mercure Queens Hotel, The Promenade, GL50 1NN. Free Entry. Free Magazine. Free Drink on Arrival. Come and meet some of the best local Wedding Suppliers in a stunning & relaxed environment. TheCheltenhamWeddingShow.co.uk.

Come and see, feed and stroke our beautiful fallow deer, our wonderful collections of peacocks, waterfowl, pheasants and the amusing pygmy goats ... all very tame and will feed from your hand!

23-27 SEPTEMBER 1984 A radical new staging of George Orwell’s era defining novel. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 25 SEPTEMBER PUBLIC TALK – MINDFULNESS AND MODERN BUDDHISM

Enjoy an insightful evening of clear and practical advice for inner peace in our busy modern world. Suitable for everyone with a deep interest in Buddhism and meditation. For full details call 01242 269807 or visit www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk. £5 (£3 conc). Hosted by Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Cheltenham.

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Swimming at Cheltenham College Sports Centre Swim a Song

Aimed at babies and children aged between 4 months to 36 months old. Introducing young children to water. Confidence and independence. Developing movement and water skills. Parent/guardian in the water learning together. Teachers ‘rescue trained’.

Club Swimming Adult only lane swimming (over16s) Joint membership available. from £125 + admin fee. Concessionary rates. Early morning, evening and lunchtime slots available.

Adult Learn to Swim & Stroke Improvement available from September

Pool Parties Now offering Pool Parties on Sunday afternoons (£124.99/hr)

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26 SEPTEMBER NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR Our 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. 7.30am-2pm. £60 with tea/coffee and lunch from the restaurant menu. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (12A)

The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece will be broadcast from their London home, by National Theatre Live, in a delayed live screening at the Bacon Theatre. With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall), Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the

Young Vic). £16 (£14). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE. bacontheatre.co.uk. LADIES NIGHT AT BOWDEN HALL Hilarious, handsome guys will entertain you all night, on and off stage, in and out of costumes. £35 per lady – includes a 3 course meal with coffee, the ladies night show and disco till 1am. 08448 159077. 30 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER CALAMITY JANE Jodie Prenger stars in a new production of the classic musical. The Oscar nomnated score includes ‘The Black Hills of Dakota’, ‘The Deadwood Stage’, ‘Just Blew in from the Windy City’ and the award winning song ‘Secret Love’. £28-£38. 7.45pm and 2pm matinees (Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Saturday 4th). Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 4 OCTOBER VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR Over 30 quality traders selling all things vintage, handmade, antique and collectable. Live entertainment from a range of performers throughout the day in the Cloister Gardens, plus a BBQ, vintage tearoom, vintage beauty salon, classic cars and lots more. 11am-5pm. Entry £1 adults,

children free. Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. 5 OCTOBER THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE WEDDING SHOW 11am-3:30pm at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Shurdington Rd, Brockworth, Gloucestershire GL3 4PB. Free Entry. Free Magazine. Free Car Parking. Come along to meet a wide variety of fabulous local wedding suppliers in a relaxed environment. TheGloucestershireWeddingShow.co.uk. THE MAN JESUS Simon Callow performs this fresh and moving account of biblical stories including the rising of Lazarus, the wedding at Cana, and the journey of Jerusalem. £19.50 (£17.50). 7.30pm. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk. 7-11 OCTOBER SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Northern Broadsides return to The Everyman with this delightful romantic romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding, mischief and mayhem. £12-£28. 7.45pm and 2pm matinees (Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th). Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572572. everymantheatre.co.uk.

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NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY ON OUR NEW SITE FROM 31 AUG GATES OPEN 6am until 1pm On the Racecourse car park with 10 acres of hard standing. Access via Southam Road. Cheltenham Racecourse Southam Road, Prestbury GL52 3NQ

From Sunday 31st August, Cheltenham Market and Car Boot will be moving to its new home after nearly 40 years on its present site. Bill Kimberley took over the running of the site 10 years ago and has helped make it the bustling Sunday market that it is today. Access to the new facilities will be from the Southam Lane entrance to the racecourse – buyers and sellers will not be able to gain access to the market by the racecourse front entrance. There will be the usual vast array of stalls including antiques, collectables, crafts, produce, furniture, hobbies and car booters. So don’t miss out – grab a bargain today!

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... budget for your first year at university Clearing has closed, all allocated University spaces have been filled and for the lucky ones amongst you preparing to take a big leap into a different life, the time has come to start thinking about budgeting. Now, that might sound incessantly dull but the simple truth is, running a succinct and maintained budget will improve every other aspect of your student life. Not only that, it could help to prepare you for the big bad world on the other side. Managing a budget is crucial in all walks of life no matter your age, background or to what extent your budget stretches. Therefore, starting off on the budget road in your first year of Uni is one of the most important things you can do – and setting one up is remarkably simple. All you need to create a well-balanced and easily digestible money timetable is a spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel. Make a plan as to how much you would, ideally, like to spend within a week. Be sure to exclude things such as rent and bills, so you have a clear idea as to how much you’ve got to play with in the first place. Then, just designate certain amounts for certain things – have headings such as “food bills”, “phone contract” and “gym membership” and take it from there. Try to keep receipts until you’ve tallied them onto your spreadsheet, so that you know exactly how much you’ve spent on a weekly basis. A couple of months into Uni, you can then look and if, for example, you’ve spent more than you originally estimated on food, you can cut your cloth accordingly by maybe shopping in the cheaper aisles of supermarkets for a few weeks. Now, it’s no great secret that the first year of Uni can involve a large deal of alcoholic delight, so be sure to adapt your budget depending on your situation. Even if you’re not a big drinker, you’ll still want to enjoy yourself and take part in activities, which can become expensive.

Think you can act? Well here’s your opportunity! Frightmare Halloween Festival 2014 Over Farm, Gloucester ~ 18th October to 1st November Frightmare, the biggest Halloween Festival in the South West, is already a terrifying treat for fans of all things spooky, but this year it's set to become even bigger and better with new attractions and a brand new team involved! Matt Keene, one of the brains behind the festival at Over Farm, said: “Frightmare has grown so much over the past few years it really has become a monster! We’ve always had dedicated actors who come and work with us, but this year we’ve enlisted the help of one of the best Scare Companies in the UK, Scream Park Entertainments. They’ve provided our training previously, but this year they’ll be auditioning, directing, working with and managing our acting teams. This is a huge opportunity for anyone who wants to get into acting and they’re recruiting right now.” Scream Park Entertainments have a huge reputation in the Scare Industry and have worked on a number of award winning events. They are seeking actors in the Gloucestershire area to work at Frightmare this October and will offer professional acting contracts to successful applicants. “It doesn’t matter if you’ve little or no experience, as we like to offer opportunities to all and will provide full training,” says Matt, “if you're over 16 and would like to audition then please apply to Scream Park Entertainments at www.screampark.co.uk/jobs before 15th September 2014. We promise it’ll be a scream!”

Have an emergency fund In order to do this, make sure you have an emergency fund. For example, during Fresher’s week you might want to designate more money to spend on alcohol and socialising than you normally would, so use your emergency fund on that. Then, when it comes round to May and you’re inevitably locked in your room for hours on end staring at blank Word Documents, you could use the topped-up emergency fund on things like emergency takeaways – The Dominos Delivery Man tends to become a more regular sight around town when the exam heat is turned up. An emergency fund will always protect you from those unexpected expenses, so keep it separate from the rest of your funds. But most importantly enjoy the marvellous riches of being a student, and remember – Microsoft Excel is your friend! twitter.com/tomorpin

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Spread the word “Where do you get new clients from?” It’s a question that often crops up in business and social discussions. My answer is always that existing clients are the best source of new ones and that, consequently, our most effective method of advertising is to ensure we do a good job. But the question always makes me ask myself whether we are doing enough to spread the word about what we have to offer, and even that we exist in the first place. My answer here is always the same too – we are a small firm with a limited amount to spend on marketing and therefore any expenditure has to be focused.

Brainwashing the public Those with deeper pockets take a different approach. You only have to open the door to your wardrobe or your kitchen cupboard to see the number of branded products on show. Ask anyone whose slogan is ‘Every little helps’ or ‘Just Do It’, and you will get a high number of correct responses. So, brainwashing the public by constant advertising, particularly on television, does work for those who can afford to throw the money at it. HMRC could help the smaller firms, but chooses not to. A major company launching a new product or a nameawareness campaign gets tax relief on its expenditure, taking 20% or more off the cost of the exercise. If I take someone to lunch to encourage the one-on-one approach on which my business development is based, I get no tax relief and cannot recover the VAT. If Messrs Cameron and Osborne are serious about helping small businesses, they might look at this situation. In the meantime, I’ll keep spreading the word by doing as good a job as I can – and writing articles for The Local Answer of course!

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Always be aware So what is happening, crime-wise, in Cheltenham at the moment? I hear you ask. Believe it or not, most people have no idea and are in blissful ignorance, which in my view is a good state of affairs. Most people go about their business having no real concern for crime or patterns of criminality. Much like how they think of the other emergency services – not the AA as they would want you to believe, but the Fire and Ambulance services. But, I am sure most people have this comfortable feeling in the back of their mind that should something unforeseen happen then we are there for them, doing our best to solve their problem. I think that is the view of our emergency services on the whole. This goes back to my original question. To some extent I think we are being successful if the general public can go about their business and not concern themselves with crime, suggesting that most haven’t been a victim of crime. Whilst this is clearly a good state of affairs, it does create some problems when we are trying to get one of our messages across because of the lack of interest in low level criminality. Of course everyone is interested in a murder, but I am talking about low level matters that affect hundreds of people every year. At the moment we are experiencing a slight increase in: • Burglary – houses being broken into • Cycle theft • Low level assaults in the town centre One could argue that all three are seasonal crimes to a certain extent, and will probably fall off during the colder nights – certainly the latter two will. However, in the meantime, our repeated messages to keep doors locked and to use a proper cycle lock (or any lock would be a start in a lot of cases) are going unheeded. We twitter. We have roadshows. We patrol. We visit schools. We use the media. And yet we are still up against the view from most of our community that it “won’t happen to them”. They are right – if they take the rudimentary precautions. They are wrong if they think that leaving a bike unlocked in town or forgetting to lock your front door won’t, at some point, mean a very unpleasant experience. My message, please tell your friends and family – don’t make it easy for these thieves! All the very best, and keep ’em locked.

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