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Welcome to September ... If our Front Cover has inspired you to go blackberry picking this September, why not have a go at making our Delicious Dish – blackberry and apple mallow traybake! Summer may almost be over, but now there’s Halloween and Christmas to look forward to. Over Farm’s Frightmare is back – bigger and better than ever before with new rides, attractions and plenty more daytime fun. Check out the competition inside for your chance to win tickets. Slim Fitness can help you get in shape and look fantastic in your party outfit for the festive season. Take a look at our What’s On section for some fantastic venues available for Christmas parties. The Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday 18th September – we have a full pull-out fixtures list inside. Keep score of the final games with our easy to complete guide and make sure you really get behind and support your team!

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Delicious Dishes with Helen Kingscott

Blackberry and apple mallow traybake Indulge in these sweet, fruity bites topped with chewy meringue. Makes 16 squares Ingredients: For the cake: 140g unsalted butter, softened, plus a little for greasing; 140g golden caster sugar; 1 whole egg; 2 egg yolks, beaten; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 100g self-raising flour; 100g ground almonds; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; 1 large Bramley apple (about 200g), peeled and sliced (to give about 140g); 125g blackberries. For the mallow and to finish: 25g blackberries; 100g white caster sugar, plus 1 tsp for the ripple; 2 egg whites; 1 tsp lemon juice; a little icing sugar to dust (optional). Method: 1 To start, make the blackberry sauce to ripple through the mallow. Place the berries and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl and cover with cling film. Microwave for 30 seconds on a high power. Alternatively, add 1 teaspoon water and soften in a pan over a low heat. Stir well until the mixture resembles a sauce, then leave to cool. 2 Heat oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas 3). Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm square traybake tin, leaving some overhang to make it easy to lift the bake out later. Using a hand whisk, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy, then add the egg and yolks, followed by the vanilla. Mix the flour, almonds, baking powder, nutmeg

and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then fold into the mix to make a thick batter. 3 Fold in the apple, spoon into the tin and smooth over the top. Scatter with the remaining blackberries, poke them in just a little, then bake for 45 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven, but leave the oven on. 4 For the mallow topping, you’ll need a large piping bag with a 1cm nozzle, or a food bag with a corner snipped off. Whisk the egg whites, lemon juice and a pinch of salt to stiff peaks. Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each spoonful to make a shiny, stiff meringue. Ripple with the cooled blackberry sauce, then spoon into the bag. Pipe 16 evenly spaced meringues on top of the cake (you’ll have some meringue mixture left over), then bake for 10-12 minutes until the meringues are just set. Leave to cool in the tin for approximately 30 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely. 5 Add a dusting of icing sugar then cut into squares and serve.

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Asian Art Market still buoyant Mallams’ Asian art sales have continued to grow despite the uncertainty in the Chinese economy. The recent sale results have shown an extremely strong demand for original pieces, particularly with provenance. An example from the recent April auction of an 18th Century Tibetan gilt copper Acharyas crown, which had come from a British university and sold for £22,000 to an American museum (pictured left). The forthcoming auction on 21st October already has some interesting consignments and, according to the specialist in charge Robin Fisher, the auction is “probably one of our best in terms of entries to date. Consignments A Tibetan gilt copper Acharyas include the estate of a (Buddhist Teacher Crown). Sold for well-known collector and £22,000 on 30th April 2015.

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traveller in the Far East whose collection of scrolls have been bequeathed to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, a group of 17th/19th Century jade carefully chosen by a local collector over a number of years with estimates ranging from £500-10,000, and from North London a diverse collection of ivories, bronzes and works of art, which filled the top two floors of a Regency house”. Mallams are currently taking in further entries for the next specialist auction on 21st October. The closing date is 30th September. There are a number of free specialist valuation days at Mallams offices and a regular valuation morning every Tuesday at the Grosvenor Street office in Cheltenham between 9am and 1pm. For more information, call 01242 235712 or email cheltenham@mallams.co.uk.

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Picture Perfect Family Fun

Thanks to all of you who sent in your brilliant pictures to enter our ‘Family Fun’ competition. Congratulations to Helen Griffin of Cheltenham who submitted the winning image (above) of her family, including four generations having lots of fun at the Polurrian Cove Beach in Cornwall! She has won £500 worth of family activities in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean! Thanks to Perrygrove Railway, Dean Forest Railway, Capture this Moment, Way2Go Adventures, Krazy Golf Lydney, Hillside Brewery, Cinderford RFC and Hot Pot Pottery for providing the wonderful prizes! Some of our other favourites are pictured below.

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What to wear to work With fashion high street stores H&M, River Island and Asos, just to name a few, all offering their own office wear collections there is no excuse for you to not look great in the work place. For women, there is a great range of blazer and trouser suits. If you’re not restricted by colour, go for something bold such as cherry red or emerald green, as this will ooze confidence, and wear with a punchy patterned shirt to complete this statement look. If you are limited to black and grey, incoporate patterned pieces to add interest to your outfit – this applies to men too.

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The Giant Puffball I was six years old when I first introduced myself to wild mushrooms. My neighbour and I were playing in a nearby field when we stumbled across a patch of fresh fungi. Drawing childlike logical conclusions, we decided that they looked like the type our mothers brought home from the shop. From that point on we dared each other to try one, a dare that my then friend braved. After he chomped down on that white rocket shaped shroud we heard the shrill cry of his mother who had been watching us sporadically from afar. The look of hatred she gave me as she gathered up her son and rushed him to hospital is still vivid in my mind. From that moment on I have, and always will, avidly avoid picking my own wild mushrooms. That is, of course, with one exception.

Big and alien looking The Giant Puff ball, Latin name Calvatia Gigantea, is my own personal holy grail in foraging. I have yet to stumble across any but they are so big and alien looking I would trust my ability to identify this fungus on sight and happily take it home. They are large, about the size of a football or much bigger and are pure white all the way through. Imagine a massive ball of mozzarella and you’re about there. As they mature they begin to turn yellow then brown and at this stage can cause stomach upsets or worse. If this now sounds too risky to forage, good. Paranoia always pays when it comes to picking mushrooms. That being said, they are perfectly edible so long as they are pure white all the way through and have no gills like those found on the underside of typical shop bought mushrooms. Cut into the mushroom to check. Shallow fry a thick slice in garlic butter for a simple meal. If you do happen to find some, be sure to let me know on Twitter – @PottyWhite! As a rule, I advise leaving any fungus well alone. In fact I strongly encourage it as it’s too easy to kill yourself if you make a mistake. My neighbour was fine by the way! If you’re not 100% sure that the plant you’re picking is safe for human consumption, don’t pick it. If you’re prone to food allergies, or pregnant, always seek medical advice before consuming anything foraged in the wild. Page 10

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Coconut oil: super food Coconut oil is one food that definitely lives up to its hype as a ‘super food’. Coconuts are a tropical stone fruit originating from the south pacific in countries such as Fiji. It’s said that up to 20 billion coconuts are produced every year and used for many different purposes. For example, in world war one coconut water was used in IV drips to hydrate wounded soldiers as a substitute for blood plasma, as well as being used in gas masks due to its radiation filtering capabilities. Coconut oil is made from the copra or meat of the coconut, which is then filtered and strained using various methods that create raw virgin coconut oil. Due to its high saturated fat content, coconut oil hasn’t always been celebrated, but considering recent research suggests that eating the right saturated fats can actually be very

beneficial, coconut oil is ideal for consumption and usage within the body. So what are some of the benefits of coconut oil?

• Great for skin Coconut oil is a great moisturizer for the skin, helping alleviate dry and irritated skin and also delaying the onset of wrinkles. The oil also helps conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. This is the reason it is a base ingredient in many soaps and lotions.

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Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which converts to monolaurin in the body. This helps boost the body’s immune system, fighting bad bacteria that will cause • Helps with fat loss infections within the body. The oil also Due to coconut oil being a medium chain helps decrease inflammation present in triglyceride it can be used very quickly in the digestive system that will impede the body for fuel. This helps burn up fat absorption of nutrients. stores within the body and also helps the function of the thyroid by increasing • Boosts brain health metabolic rate and improving the ability Due to coconut oil being a medium chain to burn fat. The digestive system is aided triglyceride, it can be used effectively as by coconut oil due to its antimicrobial brain fuel, helping the brain function properties that help better away from sugar, which can Health Benefits of Coconut Oil fight bad bacteria contribute to neurological problems. and fungi in the Eating coconut oil has been associated Reduces protein loss in hair & nourishes digestive tract. with improvements in alzheimer the hair sufferers, aiding with memory function • Kind to hair Rich in lauric acid that Helps in easy over time. helps maintain blood digestion When used on the sugar & cholesterol hair coconut oil has • Adding coconut oil in Effective in healing Strengthens immune been known to Coconut oil is easily added into the diet damaged tissues system & infections promote hair and into a daily grooming regime. growth, moisturize Adding a spoon full of coconut oil to a Prevents & effectively Treats pancreatitis cures candida & Alzheimer’s disease and repair daily coffee or smoothie and using it damaged hair and when baking or frying will improve taste Prevents wrinkles, Prevents diseases sagging skin, skin dry and and health. Having a jar of coconut oil in affecting liver & kidney cure dryness & flaking irritated scalps. your bathroom is all you need to easily Coconut oil is easily add it to your hair and skin before or Improves bone health melted at 25° in after a busy day.

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Former Rosemary Conley launches new weight loss and fitness classes in Gloucestershire Julie Panthin and her family recently moved to Cheltenham from London where, as a Rosemary Conley franchisee, she ran diet and fitness classes. Upon the collapse of Rosemary Conley Fitness and Food in 2014, Julie decided to continue on her own and Slim Fit London was born. She uses the same formula of diet and exercise in one class as she is convinced that it is the winning formula. Julie (pictured right) said: “You absolutely need both diet and exercises in order to not only lose excess weight, but also to maintain your optimum weight. I really like the fact that our classes focus on both diet and exercise.” In 1993 Julie graduated with an Honours Degree in Catering and Applied Nutrition and since then has kept a keen interest in nutrition and weight management. With over 9 years experience in the diet and fitness industry, Julie has helped hundreds of people in London lose their excess

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weight, and get fitter and healthier. Her inspiration and motivation in turn causes the class members to motivate each other on their weight loss journey. Although not physically in London, Julie continues to inspire London class members through her weekly newsletter and through social media, while the exercise is carried out by a couple of qualified instructors who previously were class members.

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Massage has many added benefits for your baby, including improving weight gain, aiding digestion, improving circulation, and easing teething pain. We are pleased to welcome midwife Sabrina Collett of ‘Soothe my Baby’ aboard our raft of excellent therapists, who will be offering a baby massage workshop with a difference. After the massage sequences are taught there will be a social support group with refreshments. Sabrina invites guest speakers to the group on a range of post-natal and related topics, such as breast-feeding support and pelvic floor exercises. Make new friends and have fun whilst learning a valuable way to soothe your baby! Wednesdays at 10.30am and 1.00pm. If you have decided to join the millions of people who now view yoga as an essential wellbeing tool, you might like to try out our new Iyengar classes being offered by Sugute Barniskyte-Kidd. Iyengar Yoga, developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, is a form of Hatha Yoga suitable for everyone from beginners to those wanting to improve their postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama). This new class is held at the Isbourne on Tuesdays at 12 noon – perfect for lunchtime yoginis! Along similar lines, we also have a weekly pilates class, which follows the Stott Pilates® method. Lesley Bolton practised pilates for years to cope with back pain, but was glad to discover Stott Pilates® with its focus on mindbody awareness and proper alignment, as she found it to be the most beneficial form of pilates for relieving her symptoms. These classes run on Thursdays at 9.30am– 10.45am and cost £10 a session, but if you buy a block of four or five they work out even cheaper.

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Soothing and relaxing I was very fortunate to be able to experience a reflexology session with Reut (pictured) who is the new senior reflexologist at Oakwell Health. It never ceases to amaze me that different points on your feet correspond with different areas of the body. I also thought I had ticklish feet but didn’t feel the need to pull away at any time during my treatment – it was so soothing and relaxing that I could have fallen asleep had I not been taking mental notes to write about my experience! Treatment is administered on the feet only and can assist with infertility, fatigue, allergies, headaches and more. And, as I experienced during and after reflexology, you may feel more relaxed and stress might be reduced as well as an improvement in mood and general wellbeing. Reut also practices Naturopathy, which can treat a vast variety of health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, female health, digestion disorders (such as colitis), high cholesterol, stress and depression, weight loss and migraines to name but a few. In fact, she has

a special interest in digestive disorders, female health and mental illness.

Reut offers a preventative and holistic approach to obtaining good health and wellbeing, taking into account the body as a whole and each individual’s unique circumstances. She will look at your diet, health profile and lifestyle in order to identify the cause of your illness. You will be given written recommendations on both changes to your diet, lifestyle adjustments and any supplements or herbal medicine that will address the root cause of your illness rather than just its symptoms. You can see her for reflexology or naturopathy or a combination of the two. Reut recommends one session a week to start with then moving on to once a month. She has a promotion on until the end of September offering 3 sessions for £90 instead of £35 a session.

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Medical Health with Holly Prince

Look after your liver Sometimes, when people think about liver health, they relate it to the negative effects of alcohol. While it’s true that excess drinking of alcohol can have a negative effect, the liver has many more important functions in our daily lives to keep our bodies in top working order – many of which we are not even aware of. The liver is a large organ involved in digestion. After eating, there is a high level of glucose in the body, which causes our blood-sugar level to rise. The liver converts this into a substance that creates energy, which is imm-ediately available for the body to use. This gives us energy for both physical and mental activity, which is why people can feel more alert a little while after eating. Conversely, we some-times feel tired after a large meal due to the effort the body has to put into digesting it! Metabolic rate and heat production increase after eating, and due to the liver’s processes using a lot of

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energy, this helps to keep our internal temperature warm. Another role the liver plays in digestion is secretion of bile to help soften fats and make them more easily absorbed into the blood. Fats are needed for storage of energy. Also in relation to food, the liver is able to make Vitamin A, which is found in carrots and green leafy vegetables. Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyes and bones, cell growth and immunity. The liver is also able to store some vitamins and minerals for when the body needs them.

Getting rid of harmful substances Another job the liver has is to help to clean the blood, make blood clot when we have a cut, and to assist with immunity to fight disease. One of the liver’s most commonly known – and important – functions is to

break down tiny molecules, and this includes getting rid of harmful substances such as alcohol and other poisons. Drinking too much alcohol leads to a rise in the blood-alcohol concentration, which is what makes us feel drunk. This causes the liver to have to work really hard, which puts it under strain and over time it will lose its ability to regenerate, and this may lead to liver failure. There are many diseases that can affect the liver – either directly or indirectly, and these include liver disease, inflammation of the liver and hepatitis A, B and C. Most of these diseases develop slowly and have no obvious signs or symptoms until the damage is really bad. The causes of these include being overweight and not getting enough exercise, having type II Diabetes and not managing insulin intake properly, high cholesterol levels in the blood, and excess smoking and drinking. Prevention is better than cure – so look after your liver!

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Holidays & Travel with Jamie Bending

Wispy clouds and turquoise skies When we think of Australia, we think in cliches: sunburn, Fosters, koala bears, bikinis, insects, indecipherable accents and your friend who seems to think himself a native whenever a BBQ wheels into view. We think of a lot of things, but rarely that it’s a reality, that a trip to that distant ‘down under’ is feasible, especially on a student budget. However, any paradise you care to bring up can be shortlisted for your next gap year get-away. In the next two issues we’ll also be tempting you with Thailand and New Zealand, but this month we start with Australia – looking at what to do when you visit, but more importantly why you should want to. We all know about Australian weather. We’ve gasped at its startling heats, wispy clouds and turquoise skies. Equally, we know all about its scenery – beautiful to the point that the sceptics amongst us are forever searching for the canvas it was drawn from! Once geologically evolving, but now inactive, Australia’s past activity Cradle Mountain

has produced the wondrous legacy of glacial landforms (Cradle Mountain), humming rainforests with over 18,000 plant species, vast deserts (the Central Lowlands) and The Great Dividing Range, home to Australia’s highest mountains, deepest ravines and volcanic regions. A trip to Australia also lends you access to 18,000 kilometres of coast to explore, abundant with glowing bays, glistening sands, massive headlands and towering waves. And if scuba diving in the enchanting Great Barrier Reef with the world’s largest submarine ecosystem, kiteboarding or surfing can’t tempt you into the waves, then you needn’t worry. The beaches buzzing through the day and night, partying in the infamous city of Cairns and shopping in the open air markets of Melbourne and Sydney will provide all the culture a mid-term holiday or an end of exams escape could ask for. For all those hungry for foreign heritage, Australia caters in spades. Australian geological history is exquisite, and totally free to visit with world renowned sites like Uluru and the fossil excavations in Riversleigh, not to mention The Tasmanian Wilderness – the archetypal heritage site. There are rocks from every geologic era, unique plant life, the world’s oldest trees and some of its deepest caves. Lord Howe Island will satisfy even the most excitable of volcano enthusiasts and Kakadu National Park is a postcard location for tropical beauty! For less muddy culture, Brisbane can provide art and botanical gardens, Sydney

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the acclaimed Opera House and Harbour, Canberra some world-class architecture, relics and art, and Melbourne a sport haven inside a gardener’s paradise. The City of Hobart is also worth a trip if only for history’s sake, irrespective of the neighbouring Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, white water-rafting and rock climbing. Australia has literally thousands of theme parks, galleries, museums, aquariums, aboriginal sacred locations, wineries, inexpensive hotels, hostels and wildlife spots. It is an eclectic place, but that just makes it all the more perfect. Almost all of the above, if not already free, can be made cheap with a bit of planning – from whole package holidays to camping, forethought really helps stretch those pounds out here. Overall, there’s more to Australia than simply sand and sun, but you can experience as much or as little as you want – that’s the beauty of it. Whatever you leave Britain searching for, from a crisp lager to another side of yourself, you’re sure to find it somewhere here. Australian life is more than a cliche, it’s a lifestyle – and it’s one you should definitely try.

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Property View with Howard Seabrook

What do estate agents actually do?

Most of us only need to deal with estate agents a few times in our lives, so it’s easy to forget how the whole process works and what you’re getting for that commission cheque.

buyers. Meanwhile the hottest potential buyers get a phone call straight away – would they like to see it this afternoon? On window displays and websites, advertisements in local publications, listings on national web portals, and in What’s my house worth? tweets and likes, your property is now in It all begins with a valuation. Strictly front of anyone who’s looking to buy. speaking, an estate agent’s ‘valuation’ is a market appraisal, or in other words an Showing off your estimate, based on three main factors: desirable residence evidence of what similar properties have This is the part everyone associates with recently sold for, the agent’s experience estate agents and thinks what a fun, of how properties like yours sell, and easy job it must be. The reality can be current demand. different. On a typical day an agent may You can search online property portals have to be a diplomat, dog handler and to get a rough idea, but a lot of factors decorating expert. And the job invariably affecting the value won’t be included in includes painting a picture for people the price you see. who have trouble visualising how their stuff, tastes and need for everyone to Getting the word out have a den would work in that space. Once you’ve instructed the agent, the selling process whirrs into action. A We’ve got an offer tempting set of details with photo and Now the process shifts up a gear. The floorplan speeds out to a list of waiting agent has another set of hats to put on. Page 22

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Pet Care

with Oliver Wilkinson of Charlton Kings Vet Centre

Microchipping will soon be compulsory! From the 6th April 2016 new laws come into effect that make it compulsory for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks to be microchipped. Dog owners will need to ensure their dogs are microchipped, register the details of a new owner before they sell or give a dog away, and keep their details updated on one of the authorised databases. The result of these new rules should ensure more dogs find their way back to their owners should they become lost or stolen. It will hopefully also make puppy farms much more accountable with a clear trail of evidence of where puppies are coming from. Failure to comply with the new law could result in a notice requiring their dog to be microchipped, and failure of this could result in prosecution and a £500 fine.

Updating microchip details is easy Several years ago a stray cat was brought into our clinic having been hit by a car. The cat had suffered several serious but not life-threatening injuries. We started treating its various injuries and were very glad to discover that it had a microchip. We promptly rang the owners to let them know we had their cat and were surprised to discover that it had been missing for over a year. It had always been a fairly friendly cat and, given its well fed condition, it seemed likely that it had found itself an alternative home. What was even more remarkable however was that the original owners had kept the cat’s pet insurance going! I wasn’t sure whether this was through remarkable optimism or forgetfulness, but it did mean that the reunion of a not so loyal cat wasn’t accompanied with a hefty medical bill. The cat recovered well and subsequently went to live with a family member in the countryside where it was hopefully more likely to stay put!

A relatively minor cost Updating microchip details when you move or change phone numbers is easy, although it is often neglected. The microchip itself only contains a microchip number – it doesn’t store any personal details. When a microchip is implanted, your details are registered with one of the microchip databases so should Fido turn up at our vet clinic, we would scan the chip, log onto the database and enter his microchip number. Up come the details you registered – normally an address, several phone numbers and maybe an email address. Several times over the years we have had to play detective when details are no longer correct. We recently managed to find an owner when all details were incorrect including the old work email address. We managed to trace the owner by ringing the company the owner used to work for and get an up to date phone number. Microchipping is not expensive – some charities offer free vouchers and most vet clinics will charge less than £15. Given the relative costs of owning, feeding and looking after a dog, it is a relatively minor cost to potentially reunite you with your best four legged friend. All of my pets are microchipped – the two dogs, Bob the cat and even Henry the tortoise!

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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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Wildlife Matters with John Bromley

Winter preparation – planting nectar rich flowers September is upon us and winter is looming like some unwanted visitor, leaving spring seeming so far away. But now is the time to start making plans for next year’s garden, and here are a couple of considerations that will brighten up your winter evenings and make the colourful joys of spring seem that little bit closer. Make a plan of your garden – whether it be a small balcony or larger area of ground – and see if you can find some space to plant nectar rich flowers that will feed bees and butterflies as well as numerous other important insects. Bearing in mind that early queen bumblebees will be out and about in March desperate for food, the first consideration could be snowdrops, crocuses and hyacinths. September is the

month to start planting such bulbs for a wonderful splash of colour and scent in your garden from late February onwards that will be enjoyed by both you and the early bees. Planting is quick and easy and, once in the ground, these plants can be left to their own devices for many years to come. If space is limited how about planting some in a large flowerpot placed on a balcony or visible from a window or back door to enjoy their colour on the bleakest of days. Once the flowers are over the pot can be removed until the following year or emptied and filled with later flowering plants for the summer.

Important wildlifefeeding flowers Seeds for colourful nectar rich plants such as calendula and cornflower plus many others can be planted this time of the year too. Plantings made now will produce important wildlife-feeding flowers whilst spring sown seeds are still contemplating producing flower buds. Most can be grown in pots and borders so challenge yourself and add interest to otherwise dreary winter days by planning and creating a nectar rich carpet of colour for your garden. Make room for a variety of flower types too because some insects have long tongues and can only feed from

tubular flowers such as foxglove, whilst others have short tongues so need flat flowers such as raspberries and sunflowers. You can double your pleasure from many plants too. Freshly picked flowers will bring summer’s colours and scent into the home whilst sunflowers will enthral grandchildren, children and adults as they grow taller than them. Raspberries in a large pot or sunny corner not only attract lots of insects, but you get to make raspberry jam to enjoy on your scones as you take in next summer’s sunshine. You could have extra colour and wildlife in your garden next year and part of the fun will be spending rainy days in a garden centre buying seeds, bulbs and plants – and perhaps indulging in a little coffee and cake to keep up your energy levels. Take time to read the labels to check planting and flowering times because you might just surprise yourself and find that you can have something flowering virtually every month next year and wildlife will love you for that.

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Fifth Connect Business Day promises to be the largest yet All local business-people are invited to the fifth Connect Business Day – a free to attend conference and exhibition organised by community group Cheltenham Connect to encourage local networking and sourcing. Last year saw more than 200 attendees and this year’s event promises to be even larger.

2015 speakers include new MP Alex Chalk, business expert Geoff Burch and the Echo’s business editor Peter McMillan, while an expert panel will discuss digital marketing. One of this year’s exhibitors will be The Local Answer, so do come along and meet us! Connect Business will take place at The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6PN on Thursday 24th September from 10am to 3pm. Visitors can drop in for an hour or stay all day. It is free to attend but there is a charge for the optional networking lunch. For more information and booking visit www.connectbusiness.org.uk, join the Connect Business #CCBiz group on LinkedIn or follow the event on Twitter using #CCBiz. The event is organised by community group Cheltenham Connect, which aims to strengthen and empower the residential and trading community of South Cheltenham.

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Community Action with Alex Chalk MP

Alex with National Citizen Service students at the Playhouse Theatre

Alex visiting the Great Western Air Ambulance base

Alex welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup to Cheltenham’s Newlands Park ground

Positive results for our schools We’re rightly proud of our schools here in Cheltenham. Our town’s motto is Salubritas et Eruditio and our educational heritage reaches deep back into history. Pate’s, often described as Cheltenham’s first school, was first established back in 1574 when Elizabeth I was on the throne.

Tribute to teachers and governors Alex with students at Gloucestershire College

Alex at the Poppy Fest fundraiser for the Royal British Legion at Cheltenham Ladies’ College

As Cheltenham has grown a number of great local schools have emerged. They’re recognised as some of the very best in the country, and their success is a tribute to local teachers and governors. But how do our schools here in Cheltenham compare with elsewhere in the country? Ofsted reports don’t exactly tell the whole story, but the data can provide a snapshot. And the picture for Cheltenham from this year’s data is positive. Ninety-four per cent of all schools in

our constituency, ranging from nursery to secondary and including special schools, were judged as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ for overall effectiveness as at 31 May 2015. This compares with a figure of 83 per cent for England. At the end of Key stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) 81 per cent of Cheltenham children achieve Level 4+ in reading, writing and Maths. That compares to a national average of 79 per cent.

Town’s pupils pulling ahead When you get to Key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) Cheltenham pupils pull even further ahead. 59 per cent of our young people achieve over five GCSEs at grade A*-C, compared to a national average of 56.8 per cent. The nineteenth century Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, said: “Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.” I couldn’t agree more.

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Can you help make a difference? If you have a few hours a week to spare and would like to help children and adults throughout Gloucestershire who are physically and/or mentally disabled then please consider joining our friendly team of volunteers here at Cotswold Riding for the Disabled. Nestled in the wonderful surroundings of Cheltenham Racecourse, we ride all week during term time except Saturdays and provide a structured riding experience to over 120 riders supported by a team of more than 150 volunteers. In many cases our riders will

“Each time I take part in a lesson my heart lifts to see the smiles of the children when they are up on horseback. It’s a wonderful feeling to watch your rider make progress, knowing you have contributed to that.”

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require a team of three people to help lead and sidewalk with them, so with six riders in each lesson the number of volunteers we need quickly adds up.

“I recently came over from the USA to live in England. The social atmosphere and the overwhelming ethos here to help vulnerable kids and adults is magical. You do need to be reasonably fit and healthy, as walking to a fast walk or trot with a pony and rider can be physically demanding, but don’t let that discourage you – there are plenty of jobs that always need doing!”

What are the benefits of riding? The theraputic benefits of what we do are incredible and, because horse riding is a non weight-bearing activity, it can benefit riders with autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome and learning or language disabilities, to name but a few. By using the movement of our ponies, this can stimulate a physical and mental response in a rider as well as promoting balance and core strength, which is why riding is one of the most sought after therapies that many disabled people ask to take part in. Sadly we are always oversubscribed and without a large pool of volunteers we simply could not operate and provide this wonderful service. Our aim is to ensure as many children and adults have access to our services as possible, but to do that we

Sally Otis Started volunteering this year need people like you to give your valuable time to help. If you would like to find out more about what we do, then come down and have a cup of coffee and see for yourself. We’d love to show you around! For more information contact us on 01242 584420 or visit our website www.cotswoldrda.org.uk.

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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. THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER ARTYSAN AT WOLD GALLERIES LATE SUMMER SHOW The art of the country. An exhibition of our latest original contemporary country art, limited edition prints, ceramics and glass. Wold Galleries, The Old Saddlery, 3A Oxford Street, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0LA. Telephone: 01608 650727, www.woldgalleries.com. EVERY DAY RIVER AVON BOAT TRIPS On our 55-seater passenger boat available 7 days a week from the end of March to mid-October, 11am till 5pm (weather permitting). PLEASE TELEPHONE FOR CRUISE TIMES. Also available for Private Evening Hire! The Handsam Boat Company. 07860 895416. Explore the River Avon from Abbey Park, Evesham. www.handsamboatcompany.co.uk

EVERY DAY UNTIL 6 SEPTEMBER NATURE EXPLORERS

EVERY DAY UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER CANOE SAFARI

This summer holiday, children of all ages can discover their inner adventurer by becoming fully fledged Nature Explorers. Here, they can follow in the footsteps of Scott of the Antarctic (father of WWT’s founder Sir Peter Scott) by going on an array of ‘wild’ adventures and recording them in a special Nature Explorer passport. Price included in admission. 9.30am-5.30pm. Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891223.

Grab a paddle and sail the watery passages of our canoe safari trail – cruise down our kilometre long trail in a canoe. Your trip, here in Gloucestershire, will take you to see birds from around the world as well as wildlife native to these shores and unique to this area. Sit back and relax as you look out for wildlife along the way such as water voles, dragon flies, warblers and ducks. £5. 11am-4pm. Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891223.

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EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY & FRIDAY MAT PILATES (LADIES ONLY & MIXED CLASSES) At All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham GL51 0WH. Mon/Tues 7.15pm (ladies) and Fri 8pm (mixed). £8 pay as you go or course of 6 for £40. To book: 07528 471091. Please visit my website for details and info – www.synergispilates.co.uk. EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & 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). Mon 10.30-12.30. Wed 10.30-12.30 and 1-3pm, 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 & THURSDAY FITNESS & SELF DEFENCE TRAINING Lose weight, increase stamina, feel stronger, self control and defence without aggression. Tuesdays 7-8pm – Gloucester Deaf Association Community Centre, Colin Road, Barnwood, GL4 3JL. Thursdays 7.158.15pm – All Saints’ Academy (Gym/Studio), Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham GL51 0WH. proteksfitness.com. 0776 210 1938.

31 AUGUST THE BIG FAMILY FUN DAY

Join us for our Bank Holiday Monday Family Fun Day – and you can meet Paddington Bear. Bring your own picnic (no alcohol). 17 and unders free. Tickets from £22. Gates open 12.10. Chepstow Racecourse, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE. chepstow-racecourse.co.uk. 01291 622260. 31 AUGUST – 5 SEPTEMBER ANNIE

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when

she is chosen to spend Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. 7.30pm (matinees Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm). From £15. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012. www.atgtickets.com. 3 SEPTEMBER THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. The pair encounter a variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a maid on the make, a furious butler and a strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest obstacle is love. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 4-6 SEPTEMBER DIDMARTON BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Kemble Airfield gears up for banjo and fiddle mountain music! One of the UK’s premier Bluegrass, Americana and Old Time Music Festivals. Concerts, dance displays, workshops, square dancing, open stage performances, craft and instrument stalls, children’s area and the famous late night bonfires and jam sessions – bring your instrument and join in! See www.didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk for details.

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!

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Hilarious, handsome guys will entertain you all night, on and off stage, in and out of costumes!

HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY Enjoy a fantastic three-course dinner with coffee whilst you flex your amateur sleuthing muscles solving a thrilling Halloween themed Murder Mystery.

Saturday 19th September 2015 Only £35 per Lady

Your evening includes a 3 course meal with coffee, the Ladies Night show + Disco until 1am

ABBA TRIBUTE £35 27th & 28th November Due to the sell out in 2014 we are happy to announce the return of our Abba Tribute Party Nights. Whether you’re a Dancing Queen or just a Super Trooper, don’t miss out on this fantastic night of fabulous hits and dance routines.

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS £29.95 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th December 9th January These Hollywood-themed parties let you feel like a star for the night, from the paparazzi on the red carpet to the walk of fame. Whether with friends, family or colleagues, you’ll enjoy a premier evening of delicious food and music from the resident DJ. LAS VEGAS CHRISTMAS BALL £38 4th & 5th December Transport yourselves back to the glitz and glamour of the Sands Casino in Las Vegas. Wearing your black ties and ball gowns, you will have the chance to meet some fabulous Vegas girls during the reception and then watch them perform some spectacular dance routines during your sumptuous threecourse gala dinner. Fantastic swing vocalist Gary Grace and his band are followed by a disco and gambling at the casino tables.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER £75 Enjoy the countdown with a magnificent six-course gala dinner, sensational 7 piece live band, resident DJ and casino tables. Black tie and cocktail dresses. Mercure Gloucester BOWDEN HALL Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, Glos GL4 8ED Tel: 01452 632 632 E: 077cs@jupiterhotels.co.uk

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5 SEPTEMBER ASHLEWORTH VILLAGE SHOW Traditional, fun afternoon for all!! Dog agility, falconry display, children’s races, log-sawing, magician, produce marquee, craft stalls, tea tent, bar, barbecue and much more. Entry £2 adults, £1 children. Held at GL19 4JS. 01452 700098. ashleworth.btck.co.uk/AshleworthVillageShow. 6 SEPTEMBER AKANISHTA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE OPEN DAY & FAMILY FETE

Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun open day at the centre. Enjoy head massages, vegetarian food, face painting, BBQ, craft stalls, games, free taster meditations and much more. Free admission and parking. 11am-4pm. 59 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NE. www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk. 01242 269 807. GL4 COMMUNITY SHOW Fun and entertainment for all the family, including fun dog show, hog roast stall, bouncy castle, fairground rides and

attractions. Free entry. Open from 12 noon. Glevum Way Park, (behind Community Centre), Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4FF. www.gl4together.co.uk. FRANKLY SINATRA Featuring the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert, enjoy an unmissable evening with Stephen Triffitt. Acclaimed worldwide as the master of his craft. 7.30pm. From £25. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012. 12 SEPTEMBER NEWENT ONION FAYRE

Featuring live music, a food festival, street entertainers, over 140 stalls, fairground rides, a dog show, exhibitions and lakeside events to name but a few. There’s more than just onions! 10am. Free entry. Details at www.newentonionfayre.org. ONIONFEST: THE AFTER PARTY To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Newent Onion Fayre, for one year only there is a fantastic after party held around

the town’s picturesque lake, with live music from The Beat, 3 Daft Monkeys and Nizlopi, a laser light show, fairground rides, food and drink. 7pm. Newent Lake. Tickets available: newentonionfayre.net. 12-13 SEPTEMBER CHELTENHAM GREEN DOORS FREE EVENT. Visit local sustainable OpenHomes + OpenGardens to gain inspiration and ideas for your own property. For more information including photos, videos and property location map visit www.cheltenhamgreendoors.org.uk. 13 SEPTEMBER THE POSH CAR BOOT SALE Longdole Polo Club near Birdlip, GL4 8LH. Seventy stalls selling bargains galore. 11am-3pm. Adults £2, children free. Proceeds to Cotswold Riding for the Disabled and Brimpsfield Music Society. More Info 01452 864692. 16 SEPTEMBER CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT WSP Solicitors and Randall & Payne are hosting their 7th annual quiz night in aid of Gloucestershire Young Carers & The Pied Piper Appeal. £50 per team of 4 – includes 20” Fat Toni’s pizza. Raffle and bar. 7pm. Marling School, Stroud. To enter please contact amberdeacon@wspsolicitors.com or rob.case@randall-payne.co.uk.

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WIN TICKETS! courtesy of the bacon theatre

National Theatre Live’s 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand. Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse [film], and BBC’s The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar’s Artistic Director Josie Rourke. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. The full company includes Jacqueline Boatswain, Peter De Jersey, Alfred Enoch, Deborah Findlay, Hadley Fraser, Mark Gatiss, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Elliot Levey, Rochenda Sandall, Helen Schlesinger, Mark Stanley and Dwane Walcott. Tickets cost just £16.50 (£14.50, students £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 ‘Coriolanus’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details stating ‘Coriolanus’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date: Monday 14th September 2015. 18 SEPTEMBER THE MICK DOLAN MEMORIAL CONCERT A treat for fans of folk, blues and rock, this memorial concert remembers Mick Dolan who worked in music as a musician, sound engineer and producer, and inhabited both the rock and folk world, working with artistes as diverse as Steve Winwood, Johnny Coppin, U2 and Mick Jagger. Some of these will be performing to honour his life. In aid of Help Musicians UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. 7.30pm. £20. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 24 SEPTEMBER CONNECT BUSINESS 2015

Business conference and exhibition. 10am3pm. Free to attend, optional networking lunch £8. The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6PN. For more information and booking visit www.connectbusiness.org.uk, #CCBiz on LinkedIn or follow #CCBiz on Twitter.

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CORIOLANUS

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the voice of an angry people. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 26 SEPTEMBER VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR GLOUCESTER 40+ stalls of vintage and handmade, a jammed packed schedule of live vintageinspired entertainment, classic cars, vintage beauty, vintage tea room, BBQ plus lots more. 11am–5pm. Adults £1 entry, kids go free. Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, GL1 2HN. 07738 115572. info@helsbellesboutique.co.uk.

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27 SEPTEMBER THE FIVE VALLEYS WALK Join us at this year’s fantastic Five Valleys Walk, charity Meningitis Now’s flagship sponsored stroll around the Cotswolds near Stroud, and help stomp out meningitis. It’s a guaranteed family, fun-filled day. Find out more at www.fivevalleyswalk.com. FOOD & COUNTRYSIDE DAY Chepstow Racecourse are hosting a fun packed day for all the family with activities and demonstrations throughout the day, including guest celebrity chef James Tanner. Music, dog show, donkey rides, face painting and a food and drink marquee showcasing local producers. 10am-4pm. Family ticket £18 (2 adults and 2 children). Chepstow Raccourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE. info@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk. 01291 622260. 9-10, 15-17 OCTOBER THE COTSWOLD PLAYERS PRESENT OEDIPUS AND HIS DAUGHTER ANTIGONE Driven from his home by a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother, Oedipus defeats the Sphinx to become king of Thebes. Here is a rare opportunity to see a double bill of Greek tragedy staged in classic style but in a new adaptation. cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets.

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JUNIOR RUGBY Largest Junior section in the county! Under 9s to Colts (Age 8-18) Train and play Sunday mornings Registration for new and current players ~ 13th September Email: directorofrugby@oldpats.co.uk

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Great Fun for Kids aged 4-8 years! Starts Sunday 13th September for 9 weeks ~ 9.30-10.30am

1st XV Home Fixtures: September 12th & 26th. November 14th & 28th

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Swimming at Cheltenham College Sports Centre PARENT & TODDLER SWIMMING

Swim-a-Song Programme Our Swim-a-Song programme offers a traditional and fun way to introduce adults with babies or very young children to the exciting world of swimming. The sessions teach children to swim through song and rhyme, using well-known favourites like ‘ring a roses’ and ‘here we go round the swimming pool’. These lessons are a fantastic way to introduce your child to the initial steps of swimming. Promoting early years water confidence. Parent & Toddler sessions allow for bonding between adult and child, and aims to give adults the skills to continue to teach their children in their own time.

Adult Learn to Swim & Stroke Improvement available from September

The Swim-a-song Programme is part of the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway and are taught by experienced Level 2 ASA teachers. 4-18 months Fri 2:15pm-2:45pm 18-24 months Fri 2:45pm-3:15pm 24-36 months Tues 11:10am-11:40am NB Parent/guardian will be required in the water for the above sessions New term starts w/c 14th September 2015

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Time WIN TICKETS! Cocktail with Lois Kingscott courtesy of Over Farm

Frightmare is back! With four scare attractions, live entertainment, a fullylicensed bar and food outlets, Frightmare Halloween Festival at Over Farm in Gloucester is the place to be this October! For 2015, the legendary Haunted Hayride is back to take you on a fun and terrifying journey with an all new theme – The Damned. New owners, new scares and new surprises make Fright House a play date you won’t forget! Whilst Séance is set to be even bigger, better and scarier than ever before. Caged is Frightmare’s brand new attraction – remember not to feed the inhabitants! Tickets start from just £16 and can be purchased online at frightmare.co.uk. Over Farm’s Halloween event is also open during the day for fun and friendly scares for all the family. Tractor rides, pumpkins, face painting, daily entertainment, quad train rides and more make this a great day out for all. To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Frightmare’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk stating ‘Frightmare’. Closing date: Monday 14th September 2015.

Tom Collins The Tom Collins recipe was first recorded in the book ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, which was written by Jerry Thomas and published in 1876. There is an amusing story surrounding the cocktail named ‘The Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874’, which was used as a prank for months, fooling many people. According to the story, Tom Collins was a loud, boisterous man who frequented taverns and bad-mouthed almost everyone he met – and even those he hadn’t. However, those who fell victim to his wrath had good friends who would inform them immediately of the profanity directed at them. The victim would then be encouraged to find Collins and confront him. But in searching for Tom Collins at the tavern he was rumoured to be in, he was nowhere to be seen, as Tom Collins didn’t exist! Finally, seeking revenge, the victim would ask the barman for a Tom Collins and receive the sour cocktail instead. While this is highly unlikely to be true, it makes a great tale and one can imagine it would’ve been great fun to trick friends with! Ingredients: 50ml gin; 25ml lemon juice; 10ml sugar syrup; splash soda water; few slices of lemon; marschino cherry (optional). Method: 1 Fill a tall glass with ice. 2 Pour gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into the glass and mix well. 3 Top up with soda water and garnish with a few slices of lemon and a maraschino cherry.

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POOL A

AUSTRALIA

POOL B

ENGLAND WALES FIJI

URUGUAY

FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER

England v Fiji

Twickenham, London

SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER

Tonga v Georgia

Kingsholm, Gloucester

Ireland v Canada

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

South Africa v Japan

Brighton Community Stadium

France v Italy

Twickenham, London

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

Samoa v USA

Brighton Community Stadium

Wales v Uruguay

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

New Zealand v Argentina Wembley Stadium, London

WEDNESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER

Scotland v Japan

Kingsholm, Gloucester

Australia v Fiji

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

France v Romania

Olympic Park, London

THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER

New Zealand v Namibia Olympic Park, London

FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

Argentina v Georgia Kingsholm, Gloucester

Rugby World C SOUTH AFRICA

POOL C

SAMOA JAPAN

SCOTLAND USA

NEW ZEALAND ARGENTINA TONGA

GEORGIA

NAMIBIA

SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER

Italy v Canada

Elland Road, Leeds

South Africa v Samoa Villa Park, Birmingham

England v Wales

Twickenham, London

SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER

Australia v Uruguay Villa Park, Birmingham

Scotland v USA

Elland Road, Leeds

Ireland v Romania

Wembley Stadium, London

TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER

Tonga v Namibia

Sandy Park, Exeter

THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER

Wales v Fiji

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

France v Canada

Stadiummk, Milton Keynes

FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER

New Zealand v Georgia

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER

Samoa v Japan

Stadiummk, Milton Keynes

South Africa v Scotland St James Park, Newcastle

England v Australia Twickenham, London

POOL D

FRANCE

IRELAND ITALY

CANADA

ROMANIA

SUNDAY 4th OCTOBER

Argentina v Tonga

Leicester City Stadium

Ireland v Italy

Olympic Park, London

TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER

Canada v Romania

Leicester City Stadium

Fiji v Uruguay

Stadiummk, Milton Keynes

WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER

South Africa v USA

Olympic Park, London

Namibia v Georgia Sandy Park, Exeter

FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER

New Zealand v Tonga

St James Park, Newcastle

SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER

Samoa v Scotland

St James Park, Newcastle

Australia v Wales

Twickenham, London

England v Uruguay

Manchester City Stadium

SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER

Argentina v Namibia Leicester City Stadium

Italy v Romania

Sandy Park, Exeter

France v Ireland

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

USA v Japan

Kingsholm, Gloucester

Cup 2015 Fixtures SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER

QUARTER FINAL 1 – Kick-off 4pm

Twickenham, London WINNER POOL B ___________________________________ versus RUNNER-UP POOL A ___________________________________

SCORE

QUARTER FINAL 2 – Kick-off 8pm Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

WINNER POOL C ___________________________________ versus RUNNER-UP POOL D ___________________________________

SCORE

SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER

SEMI FINAL 1 – Kick-off 4pm

Twickenham, London WINNER QF 1 ___________________________________ versus WINNER QF 2 ___________________________________

SCORE

SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER

QUARTER FINAL 3 – Kick-off 1pm

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff WINNER POOL D ___________________________________ versus RUNNER-UP POOL C ___________________________________

SCORE

QUARTER FINAL 4 – Kick-off 4pm

Twickenham, London WINNER POOL A ___________________________________ versus RUNNER-UP POOL B ___________________________________

SCORE

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

SEMI FINAL 2 – Kick-off 4pm

Twickenham, London WINNER QF 3 ___________________________________ versus WINNER QF 4 ___________________________________

FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER

BRONZE FINAL – Kick-off 8pm

Olympic Park, London LOSER SF 1 ___________________________________ versus LOSER SF 2 ___________________________________

SCORE

SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER

FINAL – Kick-off 4pm

Twickenham, London WINNER SF 1 ___________________________________ versus WINNER SF 2 ___________________________________

SCORE

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Motoring with Christian Tilbury

Golden oldies – a good investment Once seen as the preserve of only the mechanically minded, classic cars are becoming increasingly sought after as more and more people realise that they’re great fun, can be maintained by a competent garage and, unlike a modern car, don’t tend to depreciate. In fact, a good deal of the surge of interest can be attributed to people seeking a better return on their money than savings accounts currently deliver, but unless you’re buying at the top of the market and know exactly what you’re doing, it’s best to view any classic car purchase as something which is going to cost you money rather than make it! Buying a car that’s many years old – especially if you’re not too handy with a spanner – can be daunting, but for anyone who’s dipping a tentative toe into classic car ownership, there’s plenty you can do to ensure you end up with a peach rather than a lemon. Before you start trawling the internet and specialist magazines for the car you maybe craved when you were young or spent your childhood being ferried around in, the one essential thing to do is carry out plenty of research. You need to know exactly what model you want to buy and, more importantly, the weaknesses of your desired classic.

over 40 years old are also exempt from the annual road fund licence. It’s advisable to add an agreed value on a classic insurance policy and do check to see if any car you’re considering has been converted to run on unleaded fuel – otherwise you’ll need to pour in an additive whenever you fill up to avoid damaging the engine. Oh, and there’s one other thing you need to budget for – breakdown cover. Old cars do like to have the odd wobbly, but as many classic car drivers will tell you, that’s all part of the fun of owning one!

Buy the very best condition car that you can afford If you haven’t a clue where to start, don’t worry – someone, somewhere will share your passion and there are owners’ clubs for the vast majority of old cars. Tap into their knowledge and you will be able to draw on their experience, while another bonus is that you’ll often come across good, well maintained cars that are up for sale by like-minded enthusiasts. Parts availability is something else to consider. Finding parts, notably interior trim and body panels, for once common cars can be surprisingly tricky and expensive. For example, the 1960s Ford Anglia 105E used to be one of the country’s cheapest cars but a new reproduction wing will cost over £600. Cars like old MGs, Minis, Morris Minors, Triumphs and Fords are probably the most well supported classics, but the golden rule is always buy the very best condition car that you can afford. As for running a classic, drivers aged over 25 can usually take advantage of special classic car insurance policies and vehicles The Local Answer

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Help for small businesses Well, that’s what the new government is calling it. Let’s hope they mean it. New legislation has been introduced and new Ministers have been appointed specifically to champion the cause of small businesses. But having listened to some of the announcements and read the proposals, I can’t help thinking it’s more of the same rhetoric that we have heard previously. The new Minister for Small Business has never run one, but then there probably wasn’t a candidate in the senior Tory ranks that has, so you can’t blame the individual. It’s the system.

Lack of consistency is a big problem Then there’s the question of whether the government knows what a small business really is. For VAT purposes, you are only small enough to avoid registration if your turnover is under £80,000. For accounting purposes small is about to be defined as £10 million! Consistency? There’s another of the problems. So exactly what help is promised to those of us who run a small business? The government’s flagship proposal is the setting up of a Small Business Conciliation Service, which will apparently help small businesses to settle disputes with large companies ‘quickly and cheaply’. What world do they live in? There are never ‘disputes’ between large and small businesses. The big boys pick on the little ones – they decide how long they are going to take to pay your bill, they give you no help with cash flow generally and when they want to promote your product in the retail sector, they demand that you make a contribution to it.

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New and interesting times for Cheltenham Police Gloucestershire Constabulary has just gone live with its New Operating Model. The force has re-structured how it delivers its front line service. So, what does this mean for you? Front line officers in Gloucester and Cheltenham have moved to a new central Hub at Bamfurlong and the Incident Resolution Teams (IRT) have been created. IRT officers will be working 24/7 and they will respond to the emergency calls in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Don’t worry though – all the police haven’t left Lansdown Road station in Cheltenham! Still in Cheltenham will be the local investigation and Neighbourhood Teams. Each area of Cheltenham still has a named PCSO and officer, so please get in touch with your local PCSO if you need to. Neighbourhood officers shifts have changed slightly, so you might need to wait a day or two longer for them to get back to you than before. My colleague PS Julia Martin-Jones has slightly changed her role, as she has moved from the Neighbourhood Sergeant role for the North of Cheltenham, and has been replaced by PS Lucie Koeltgen. Lucie has great experience of neighbourhood policing and will be a great asset for Cheltenham. Luckily Julia’s enthusiasm and cake baking skills will not be lost – Julia is one of the shift Sergeant’s on the new local investigation team.

Burglars haven’t taken a break from their day jobs! Whilst many of you will have enjoyed the holidays recently, burglars in Cheltenham haven’t taken a break from their day jobs! We have noticed a slight increase in burglaries, particularly during the day – smashing rear patio doors to gain entry is a theme currently. Please keep vigilant and ensure you keep your house secure even if you are in it. Report any suspicious activity and don’t be afraid to call us. Even if we don’t send an officer we want to know what’s going on, so if in doubt give us a shout! Do you know it’s an offence to cycle on the pavement? Judging by the number of cyclists we see on the pavement, probably not a lot of you do! Whilst this isn’t a priority for the police, it does often cause issues for the elderly and parents with push chairs. Please keep on the road and if you are cycling at night you must use lights – again this is an offence if you don’t. Please be careful. For all our latest news and upcoming events please check out our website www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhoodpolicing or twitter @Cheltpolice.

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