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If you’re having difficulty thinking of gifts to give this year, we have plenty of suggestions in our features – ‘Gadgets & Gizmos’, ‘Motoring’ and ‘In the Garden’ all have some great ideas that are sure to help you out.

As always, our selection of restaurants and other venues offer some great choices for dining this festive season. And, if Christmas Day was a bit hectic and you’re looking for an easy Boxing Day dinner, use up your leftovers in this month’s ‘Delicious Dish’ – turkey with bacon, peas and cream.

From all of us at The Local Answer, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year! See you in 2017!

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3 Add the cream and season well with salt and pepper.

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“I have no idea. What is it?”

“Shouldn’t you know?”

I offered a shrug by way of response, took a sip of my beverage and went to investigate.

The problem with having a hobby as diverse as foraging is that everyone automatically assumes you’re an expert on the subject and are keen to test your knowledge to try and catch you out . The mistake to be made is allowing your pride to get the better of you and guess to impress.

That’s how you get yourself a quick trip to hospital for a s to m a c h p u m p – s o m e t h i n g t h a t h a p p e n e d to m e a s a child during my first ever forage when I mistook Laburnum pods as a type of runner bean.

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On this occasion, the plant turned out to be chickweed.

I’m never far from my phone so I spent a couple of rounds researching the plant by comparing pictures and descriptions to information found online. The conversation in the group had moved on by the time I had found my answer, and the initial interest shown by others had anticlimactically fizzled out like a cheap sparkler when it was apparent that I was no Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

“Chickweed, eh? Can we eat it?”

“Probably, but I wouldn’t recommend it.”

“Why not?”

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“You’re rubbish!”

That last comment might be true, but I’m still alive! Don’t just take my word as fact when foraging – always do your Control of Substances own research.

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Sangria Sangria Sangria is a typical beverage from Spain and Portugal, which usually consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of brandy. The fruit can include orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape, kiwifruit and mango. A sweetener such as honey, sugar, syrup or orange juice is often added to take any bitterness away from sour fruit or the brandy. Instead of brandy, other liquids such as Seltzer, Sprite or 7 Up may be added.

T h e u s e o f t h e wo r d s a n g r i a i n l a b e l s i s n o w r e s t r i c t e d under European law. Only sangria made in Spain and Portugal is allowed to be sold under that name after the European Parliament green-lighted new wine labelling was introduced in January 2014.

IIngredients ngredients ((to to make make 1 llitre): itre): Ice; ½ lemon; ½ orange; 2 tbsp white sugar; 500ml red wine; 250ml fresh orange juice; 250ml ginger ale; 50ml brandy; mint to garnish.

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2 Add the orange juice and sugar to the pitcher and stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar.

3 Add the ginger ale, red wine and brandy to the pitcher and stir.

4 Add ice cubes and serve. Garnish with a sprig of mint if preferred.

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Breathing is an unconscious reflex , meaning the body regulates it without us having to think about it.

When we breathe, the diaphragm and muscles between the ribs move, which ‘pumps’ the lungs. When we inhale, the lungs expand, drawing in oxygen, and when we exhale the lungs contract and carbon dioxide is released via our nose or mouth.

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Even when we do breathe from o u r a b d o m e n , at a m ax i m u m , t h e majority of us only use 70% of our lung capacity.

There are many factors that can affect the way we breathe – lifestyle factors including smoking and being over-weight , short-term health problems like having flu or allergies, and more serious, longer-term i l l n e ss e s s u c h a s a s t h m a o r bronchitis.

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4 DECEMBER DECEMBER 5TH ANNUAL SANTA FUN RUN Kick start the festive season with lots of fun and fundraising for 2 great charities in Santa costumes or other Christmas attire.

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6 DECEMBER DECEMBER CHELTENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY Join in the singing with Cheltenham Choral Society for a Tapestry of Christmas Music.

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77-13 -13 DECEMBER DECEMBER FEAST YOUR EYES! Claudia Araceli’s evocative watercolours and Molly Abbott’s vibrant ceramics perfectly complement each other. Claudia’s paintings are inspired by light and atmosphere. Molly’s creamy clay is worked with textures and colours. Gardens Gallery, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham.

8 DECEMBER DECEMBER CHRISTMAS HATS An evening with Gloucestershire singersongwriter Hattie Briggs featuring The Black Feathers, Natalie Holmes and Asha McCarthy. 7pm. Stroud Subscription Rooms.

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Lily loves SNOW! When she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she’s in for a very big surprise, for at the bottom of the garden, she finds a lost little snow bear!

Brought to life by Blunderbus Theatre, this funny, heart-warming tale of friendship is the perfect treat for Christmas. With exquisite puppets, enchanting music and a magical snowy setting, this modern day fairytale is presented especially for little bears aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

10.30am. £10 (£8) or £32 for family of four. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

1155 DECEMBER DECEMBER STUARTT SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT A programme of carols for both Choir and Audience in aid of Listening Post Counselling Service. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (£5 concessions) available from Listening Post Centres, telephone 01452 383820 or email booking@listeningpost.org.uk. St. Catharine’s Church, London Road, Gloucester GL2 0RR.

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17-23 17-23 DECEMBER DECEMBER SANTA’SS COMING TO SLIMBRIDGE Join us for breakfast then visit Santa in his magical grotto, make a snowman biscuit, build an elf den, toast marshmallows, get creative making arts and crafts – and don’t forget to send a letter to the North Pole at our post office! Breakfast 9.30am-12noon.

Meet Santa 10am-1.15pm. For details visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge or call 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT. 1188 DECEMBER DECEMBER A CHRISTMAS CA AROL Hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge hates the season of goodwill. Until a visit from three Phantoms one memorable Christmas Eve makes him rethink his miserly ways and turn his wicked life upside down. Age recommendation 14 years+. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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Starling Season As we say goodbye to the long warm days of summer and the colour that autumn brings, it’s easy to feel a little down-trodden by the harsh lines and cold air of winter. You’d be forgiven for thinking it a dull season for wildlife, but to the avid eye, it is rich with delights that don’t grace our landscapes in warmer months.

We welcome migrant birds such as re d w i n g s and fieldfares to hedgerows; the occasional flock of spectacular waxwings to garden berry trees; beautiful ducks such as teal, shoveler, wigeon and pintail overwinter on wetland sites such as Coombe Hill. But perhaps the most spectacular of winter treats is the sight of a starling murmuration.

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Mesmerising to watch, the birds gradually gather on the wing and swoop together in unison, creating i n c re d i b l e f l u i d s h a p e s t h r o u g h t h e air. The freewheeling, pulsating curves produced by masses of these small birds are an annual highlight for many a wildlife-enthusiast.

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A sight sight tto ob behold ehold W h a t e ve r the reason, murmurations are a sight to behold and I would urge you to seek one out at this time of year. The best time to c a tc h a s h ow i s a t d u s k – a f i n a l hurrah before they settle down for the night. The location can be a little trickier. While they roost in a number of different habitats – from reed beds to city centres – like so many of nature’s wonders, you’re never guaranteed to see one, which is what makes them even more special.

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I t i s t h o u g h t t h a t t h e re a re a number of reasons for these aerial displays. The most widely believed is that it is a survival tactic. Starlings ro o s t i n l a rg e n u m b e r s t h ro u g h t h e winter and so attract predators such a s s p a r r o w h a w k a n d p e r e g r i n e.

Murmurations could be a way of confusing predators – staying as close to the centre of the group as possible would mean less chance of being picked off, while the large group

In previous years, sightings have been reported in Gloucester city centre, with promising signs in Abbeymead appearing in October 2016. Countywide, the South Cerney area has proved reasonably reliable, w i t h W W T S l i m b r i d g e re g u l a r l y reporting shows too. If you’re keen to track down a display, visit starlingsintheuk .co.uk for details of the most recently recorded roost sites and murmurations. This should give a good indication of prominent viewing spots.

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