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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! Chepstow Racecourse are hosting a Food and Countryside Day – a fun packed day for all the family including activities and demonstrations throughout the day, and guest celebrity chef James Tanner. If you’re feeling energetic, challenge yourself to The Five Valleys Walk in aid of Meningitis Now. Choose your distance and enjoy a hike in the hills, ramble in the country, walk with the dog or stroll with the little ones – there’s an option for everyone. 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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Inside this month ... Delicious Dishes 5 Picture Perfect 6 Medical Health 9 Style & Fashion 10 What’s On 12 Cocktail Time 17 Rugby World Cup Fixtures List 18-19 Homes & Gardens 20 Interior Design 23 Sudoku 26 In the Garden 27 Quick Crossword 29 Word Search 32 Index, Competitions, Solutions 36
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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
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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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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.
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.”
Pat Redmond Volunteer for 7 years
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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Let’s Talk Courses
Using CBT to Help You Manage
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Mindfulness
Low Mood Anger
Panic
Getting Active Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Stress and Anxiety Sleep Low Self-Esteem Emotional Wellbeing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Let’s Talk is Gloucestershire’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service – free from your local NHS. We offer free psychological / educational courses across the county. They are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and are intended for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression as well as other common mental health difficulties. They are not group therapy and you don’t have to say anything if you don’t want to. You will have tasks to complete between sessions to help you make changes.
Find dates and book on a course near you by visiting our website
https://courses.talk2gether.nhs.uk or call 0800 073 2200 We request you only book on one course at a time.
I have enjoyed this course, lots of information and discussions.
It’s good spending time with people with similar issues.
I feel I can now manage my illness by changing some things in my life.
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Medical Health with Holly Prince
Looking 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 immediately 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 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 The Local Answer
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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
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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.
Prevention is better than cure 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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Style & Fashion with Sophie Perry
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.
A diverse selection of fabrics Ladies no longer must your feet suffer! Low block heels are right on trend and, even better, brogues and loafers are now not only a fashionable choice for men but women also. Include a diverse selection of fabrics into your outfit – cottons, wool, lace, twill and
cashmere are just a few options of many – and consider breathability and comfort when choosing. Be careful when wearing lace – team with a simple vest top underneath to keep it work place appropriate. Sheer fabrics can also look fantastic and very feminine. To avoid a classic Bridget Jones moment wear under a sleeveless dress or top.
oversized shirts available on the hight street. This is a staple piece that could be teamed with smart tapered trousers or a mid-length flared skirt. Men tend to have a more restrictive choice of work wear. Depending on office rules, most places expect you to wear a suit. Balance a bright shirt with a richcoloured patterned tie and coordinating, plain blazer and trousers. Alternatively, as we move into winter, wear a plain shirt with a textured woolen tie for an aesthetically pleasing look. Creating new looks by mixing up your suit pieces, and using different colour pairings, fabrics and prints will all bring visual interest into your ensemble. Apply these simple changes to your working wardrobe for individuality and flare.
Bring visual interest into your ensemble If you’re required to wear black, white and greys in your place of work, this can often feel quite limiting, so move your focus towards other design features. Women can create great silhouettes with a selection of beautifully tailored Page 10
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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.
A Chinese 17th Century bronze censer with Xuande mark. Estimate £2000-3000. To be sold on 21st October 2015.
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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. EVERY DAY UNTIL 6 SEPTEMBER NATURE EXPLORERS
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. EVERY DAY UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER CANOE SAFARI
Grab a paddle and sail the watery passages of our canoe safari trail. Cruise down our kilometre long trail in a canoe which can take up to three people. 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. 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
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refreshments. Materials extra. Pre-booking required. verchieljewellery@hotmail.co.uk. 07828 552610. verchieljewellery.co.uk. 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 at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. 7.30pm (matinees Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm). From £15. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012. www.atgtickets.com.
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Local buyer pays cash for your unwanted LP’s, EP’s & 45’s. Most 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s records considered, large or small collections. Prog, Psych, Punk, Heavy Rock, New Wave especially wanted. e-mail lists to: willowpitch@blueyonder.co.uk 01242 702947 or 07785 515987
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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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3 SEPTEMBER THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, 2 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, Cheltenham 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. 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
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 host their 7th charity quiz night in aid of The Pied Piper Appeal and Gloucestershire Young Carers. Raffle and bar. £50 per team of four – includes 20” Fat Toni’s pizza. 7pm. Marling School, Stroud. To enter contact amberdeacon@wspsolicitors.com or rob.case@randall-payne.co.uk.
much more. Entry £2 adults, £1 children. Held at GL19 4JS. 01452 700098. Info at ashleworth.btck.co.uk/AshleworthVillageShow. 6 SEPTEMBER 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. 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
For Meningitis Now Sunday 27 September 2015
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Choose your distance and enjoy a hike in the hills, ramble in the country, walk with the dog or stroll with the little ones – there’s an option for everyone Sign up today:
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18 SEPTEMBER THE MICK DOLAN MEMORIAL CONCERT A treat for fans of folk, blues and rock, this memorial concert remembers Mick Dolan. Mick 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, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 19 SEPTEMBER LADIES NIGHT Hilarious, handsome guys will entertain you all night, on and off stage, in and out of costumes! Your evening includes a 3 course meal with coffee, the Ladies Night show and disco until 1am. £35 per person. Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall, Bondend Lane, GL4 8ED. 01452 632632. 24 SEPTEMBER CONNECT BUSINESS 2015 Business conference and exhibition. Free to attend, optional networking lunch £8. 10am-3pm. The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN. Info/ booking – www.connectbusiness.org.uk, #CCBiz on LinkedIn or follow #CCBiz on Twitter.
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, Cheltenham 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.
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, 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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Cocktail Time with Lois Kingscott
Friday 4th September
A night in Las Vegas Bring your dancing shoes for a night of fun and entertainment Cocktail welcome reception from 7-7.30pm Followed by a delicious BBQ Entertainment in the form of Neil Diamond tribute act and our resident disco until midnight.
£24.99 per person or £49.99* per person including an overnight stay and full English breakfast* Proceeds going towards Above and Beyond. To book call
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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
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ENGLAND WALES FIJI
URUGUAY
FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
England v Fiji
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