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This month’s ‘Delicious Dish’ recipe tells you how to bake some wonderfully light and fruity strawberry muffins. Why not make a batch and enjoy the summer sunshine with an alfresco Afternoon Tea? If you’re lucky enough to win our latest competition prize – a cocktail making kit worth £500 – you could turn it into a sizzling summer party and create some mouth-watering drinks for friends and family! Check out Caron Burrows’ ‘Interior Design’ article, which gives tips on creating a comfortable yet tidy space for your beloved pets within the home. If you like getting out and about with nature, have a read about foraging for burdock, or perhaps do a bit of garden visiting, as recommended by Julia Smith. You might even go in search of the large blue butterfly – read up on its fascinating story and learn how it came back from the brink of extinction in our ‘Wildlife Matters’ feature.

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Medical Health 25 Property 28 What’s On 34 Win a £500 Cocktail Making Kit! 42-43 Homes & Gardens 48 Interior Design 55 In the Garden 63 Wordsearch 70 Quick Crossword 75 Sudoku 77 Money Matters 79 Local Policing 81 Index, Competitions, Solutions 82

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Delicious Dish with Helen Kingscott

Strawberry Muffins Heavenly light and fruity muffins that taste fantastic on their own, or would be great for creating your own home-made afternoon tea Ingredients: 300g plain flour; 2tsp baking powder; 1tsp bicarbonate of soda; 185g unrefined caster sugar; zest of 1 lemon, grated; 300ml buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1tsp vanilla

extract; 150g unsalted butter, melted; 150g fresh strawberries, chopped. Method: 1 Heat the oven to 190°C (gas mark 4). Grease a 12-cup muffin tray or use paper cases. 2 Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar and grated zest and make a well in the centre. 3 Whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Pour the mixture into the well in the flour and stir until the ingredients are just combined. 4 Add the fruit and lightly fold to combine. Do not over-mix as the batter is fine a bit lumpy. 5 Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for five minutes before turning out on to a wire rack.

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Cocktail Time with Lois Kingscott

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White Russian The White Russian was originally a variation on another vodka drink – the Black Russian. This drink is thought to have originated in Brussels in 1949, and it soon became popular due to its ease of creation and smooth flavour. The introduction of cream to change the drink’s colour produced the official White Russian cocktail. Though fresh cream is preferred, milk is an acceptable substitute. The cocktail experienced a brief flurry of popularity in the 70s before fading out for two decades. The White Russian was then immortalised in 1998 by the movie ‘The Big Lebowski’. Initially something of a flop, the film didn’t reach cult status until 2002 when it ignited the White Russian’s popularity once more. There are many variations on the drink, including the Blonde or Blind Russian that substitutes the cream for Irish Cream. Ingredients: Ice; 30ml fresh cream; 30ml kahlua (coffee liqueur); 90ml vodka. Method: 1 Pour cream, kahlua and vodka into a cocktail shaker. 2 Shake well and strain over ice into a low ball glass.

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Wild Food Foraging with Steven Hawley

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I never leave the house with the intent of looking for foods to forage. Often I’m heading out just to walk the dog, but will accidentally stumble over something that I can take home to make a light post-walk snack with, or just to nibble on the move to keep the walk interesting. But there is usually nothing more interesting than learning about new things to stuff in my mouth. When Renée, my dog, came trotting back to me after a particularly frisky run through the countryside, she had lots of burrs stuck in her coat. I already knew that these little burrs were the inspiration behind the invention of Velcro (thanks to a low budget documentary I once watched) but I wondered if they could also be eaten.

Forever expanding my knowledge of free nosh Always looking to expand my knowledge of free nosh, I took a couple burrs home and researched them online to discover that they were the seeds of the Burdock plant – this fact would no doubt have been covered in the documentary, but I had done a good job of forgetting all the little details. As soon as I read the word Burdock I knew it was edible – not only that, but also delicious. Dandelion and Burdock is a drink I always enjoy on a hot summer afternoon, but I haven’t plucked up the courage to try and make it for myself yet as I don’t want to put myself off the drink for good! If – like me – you fancy a cool glass of Dandelion and Burdock this summer, why not forage the ingredients for yourself and let me know how you got on with your recipe on Twitter (@PottyWhite). But remember, there are other critters out there that want a taste too, so never take more than you need! 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.

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

Grass seed season is upon us! As I was walking my two dogs around the racecourse, I noted the rapidly drying grass seeds on the long grass and I knew it wouldn’t be long before the first dog arrived with a swollen foot or sore ear. Every summer hundreds of dogs are bothered by these innocuous looking things, but their fine tips and feathered ends seem to make them perfectly designed to puncture the skin or disappear down ears. Occasionally they can even be snorted up a sniffing nostril or, more rarely, inhaled into an airway.

Long fur catches seeds easily The dogs that are most bothered are certainly the longer haired breeds – the Spaniels being the most commonly afflicted. Their long fur, between their toes or shaggy ears, seems to catch up the seeds with monotonous regularity. The classic scenario is a soft painful swelling between the toes, which is an abscess around a grass seed, or the head held painfully on one side because one or more grass seeds have disappeared down an ear canal. Ultimately both situations result in minor veterinary procedures to either lance the abscess and remove the offending seed or delicately remove them from the lower ear canal before they damage the ear drum.

What can you do? There are some simple things that pet owners can do though to reduce the risk of grass seeds and vet visits. If you have a long haired dog, keeping their fur short in summer – especially their feet or ear areas – can make a big difference. Avoiding fields and areas where the grass seeds are particularly prevalent is not a bad idea, and simply being diligent after walks to check toes and fur for seeds and look out for the signs of a problem. The dog that is suddenly bothering its ear, chewing its foot or repeatedly sneezing is a sign that shouldn’t be ignored. With a bit of luck in a few months they’ll all be gone! Page 10

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Wildlife Matters

with Jenny Stevens of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

The large blue: back from the brink July is the perfect time to look for butterflies and we’re spoilt with so many wonderful species in Gloucestershire. One of the most wonderful, in story as well as appearance, is the large blue butterfly. Despite its name, it is by no means a giant. With a wingspan of up to 44mm, this little insect is a delight to behold. Its vivid blue hue, black outline and row of black spots across the upper wings make it distinguishable from its smaller counterparts. It is a true asset and heart-warming success story for our county.

One of Gloucestershire’s most prized possessions

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Declared extinct in Britain in 1979, the large blue is now one of Gloucestershire’s most prized possessions. Its reintroduction to just two sites in the country – Daneway Banks in the Golden Valley and Dartmoor in Devon – proved successful thanks to the hard work and dedication of a number of butterfly experts, volunteers and organisations including Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation, with support

from Grundon Waste Management. The butterfly’s extinction was extremely frustrating for conservationists, as it wasn’t a decline that had gone unnoticed. For many years specialists had studied the large blue and failed to reach a conclusion as to why it was suffering. Break through studies revealed that it was the gruesome nature of the insect’s life cycle that was the key to its survival.

It cunningly fools the red ants into ‘adopting it’

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Once hatched, the large blue starts life as larvae, feeding on the flower heads of wild thyme and marjoram. After this period the caterpillars drop to the ground, where they are discovered by a very particular type of red ant (Myrmica sabuleti). The caterpillar cunningly fools the ants into ‘adopting it’ and carrying it to their nest. There it feasts on the young grubs for almost a year. After pupating, it emerges from the brood chamber as an adult to find a mate. The discovery of this very complex life cycle meant that scientists could solve the mystery of its decline. It

showed the large blue needs wild thyme, populations of the red ant to be present, and a short turf in order to survive. This information enabled individuals and organisations to ensure these exacting factors were present at reintroduction sites.

Its reintroduction has been a great success Sample stock of the butterflies were selected from Scandinavia and carefully reintroduced at Daneway Banks in 2000. Through careful land management, specialised grazing methods, and meticulous surveying, the reintroduction has been a success, with the large blue flourishing at the site near Sapperton, Gloucestershire. Over 2000 were seen flying in June 2014 and the first adult of 2016 was reported on 5th June. The large blue will continue to fly until mid-July and I would urge anyone with an interest to seek it out, as a really rare and special species – not to mention a huge success story for the county of Gloucestershire and conservation as a whole.

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Motoring with Luke Edwards

An evolution via motorsport Audis have a special Germanic build quality and their technology has been tried and tested in motorsport since the first Audi Quattro in 1980. I recently had the opportunity to attend a review of the whole Audi range (they currently have 50 models) and decided to try out some of their everyday driver cars. The cars I chose were the A1 Sportback, the S1 and the well-regarded A4 Avant estate.

A practical choice Starting with the A1, it’s very much the entry level Audi – from just £15,150 (on the road) – but the “Vorsprung durch Technik” (lead by technology) DNA seeps through. The interior is a nice place to be, driving position is spot on and the perky 1.0 TFSI engine offers up to 67.3 mpg. The size of the A1 makes it simple to park around town and a practical choice for many situations. From previous experience, the A1 will also retain good second hand values. The only suggestion I would make is to spec a nice steering wheel – the one on the test car was very plastic in feel. The wheel is a key touch point for a driver and a comfortable leather one makes such a difference. If you like the A1 but want more in the horse power department, the Audi S1 is worth trying. Competing against the Ford Fiesta ST3 and MINI JCW All4 Paceman, the S1 holds its own. The S1 offers Audi’s stunning rally bred quattro system for superb road holding, it is the faster car with 0-62 in 5.8 sec, and has more power at 231 ps. Costing £25,600, the Audi S1 is more expensive than the Fiesta, but offers all weather security, has a high quality interior and is available in three and five door versions.

slightly more fuel efficient (70.6mpg). The A4 also looks the part – it has had a few styling changes, but Audi always make subtle additions and their cars age so well. The A4 is like a well-bred German explorer, often covered in mud and dust but, with a wash down, can turn up at a sophisticated evening event and gravitate respect. All three Audi’s are fantastic purchases, they will hold their money well, provide years of reliable motoring and the badge has proven motorsport heritage to ensure it is welcome everywhere.

A permanent feature on the school run The final car I tested was the A4 Avant (Estate) – a car which over the years has become a trademark for Audi. This model is so practical and has become a permanent feature on the school run, at country shows and for business users who need the huge luggage capacity. The Avant is a class leader in this respect, with 505 litres of space with the seats up and 1,510 litres with them down. The quattro system features as standard and the new Avant is 110kg lighter than its predecessor.

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Holidays & Travel with Al Hidden

A September Swiss sampler September’s great for visiting Switzerland, so start planning your long weekend now! The peak summer season is over, the weather’s usually good and, from Gloucestershire, easyJet’s Bristol– Geneva service is convenient. So catch a Friday flight and enjoy a long weekend on Swiss time. Since Geneva Airport station opened, it’s a short walk from ‘Arrivals’ to your train along Lake Geneva and the Rhone valley. Arriving at Brig a couple of hours after landing, grab a snack and a glass of delicious local Dôle at the Bahnhofbuffet. Then change to the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn and travel onwards up the valley – birthplace of daylight again in Canton Uri’s famous hotelier, César Ritz. Urserental (lit. bear’s valley) where Realp or fast-growing Andermatt Fall asleep to the offer accommodation. In between tinkling of cowbells there is peaceful Hospental – try The sun’s setting, rich and golden Pension Egg or Gasthaus Pension like perfect Rösti, as you reach Fiesch. zum Turm for delicious pizza and Check into the cosy Fiescherhof, local yak dishes. For (relatively) Derby or another village hotel, dine bright lights, book one of on Fondue or Raclette, then fall Andermatt’s cosy B&Bs (try Bellavista on Oberalpstrasse 67) or five-star asleep to the tinkling of cowbells. Next morning, visit Eggishorn and luxury at the new Chedi Andermatt. the Aletsch Glacier by cable car, or Go up the Gemsstock walk the beautiful Goms valley to for stunning views Oberwald. After a short train ride through the Furka tunnel you reach After Sunday breakfast, why not go

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up the Gemsstock for stunning views and later descend the romantic Schöllenenschlucht where, centuries ago, shrewd locals reputedly tricked the Devil! At Göschenen where the autobahn and old mainline dive into tunnels, you can catch a train or bus down the Reuss valley. On the way you’ll pass Erstfeld, where the new 35-mile (57 Km) Gotthard rail-tunnel makes engineering history as the world’s longest! Lakeside Flüelen, or historic Altdorf with its famous William Tell statue, are both excellent options for your final night. Martha Arnold-Boi’s Zopfgarten B&B is one of Altdorf’s hospitality secrets. Advance booking is essential, but whether you B&B or stay in Martha’s self-catering apartment, it’s wonderful.

Four days, seven cantons and wonderful experiences ensure great memories Then it’s Monday, you’re saying ‘Uf Widerluege’ to Kanton Uri and crossing Switzerland’s Mittelland to Geneva Airport. Four days, seven cantons and many wonderful experiences should ensure great memories – and have you planning to stay longer next time you visit Switzerland!

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Looking Good, Feeling Great with Matt Wagstaff

Eating out healthily Although often very tasty, eating out can disrupt a healthy diet when making the wrong food choices. Unhealthy food can often be masked within restaurant marketing, making food sound healthier than it is, or within processed ingredients. Opting for the healthier option when eating out or at a social gathering can be hard, but is very beneficial, and doesn’t have to taste poor! A treat every now and again is good, but if you regularly eat out or need to focus on a strict healthy diet, follow the tips below!

Check the menu before Most restaurants have their menus online these days, and checking out choosing a side salad or seasonal what they serve before hand makes veggies, which will fill you up more! planning your meal easier. You can Check how the food is also call up about possible alternatives or swaps to make your meal healthier. cooked The way food is cooked can have a big Be picky with the side dish impact on health. For example, Sides can often be the unhealthiest choosing a grilled option over fried part of the meal, such as fried will reduce overall calories. What the potatoes or heavily filled pasta. food is fried in will also alter overall Choose wisely – go for a baked sweet health of the meal – healthier oils such or white potato, which reduces the as coconut oil should be chosen. amount of fat and chemicals, or double up your vegetable portion by Be wary of dressings and

Take your time Taking your time when eating can help reduce the amount of food you consume. It takes roughly 20 minutes for your brain to react to the food you have eaten and assess whether you are full or not. Eat slower and take a sip of your drink between mouthfuls and you’ll probably find you fill up on less food.

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall... with Katie Pollard

Crushing on coconut Ladies and gents, coconut oil has finally become popular! Well, it has actually been quickly becoming the rising star in the beauty department for a while now. It’s public knowledge that, not only is it an essential for the kitchen, but it has also become an essential for your make-up bag.

A nourishing, natural elixir Ask any fashion editors, ‘It-girl’ or beauty blogger what’s in her makeup bag, and she’ll more than likely pull out a handful of products that list coconut as a main ingredient. Loaded with antioxidants, it’s a nourishing, natural elixir that is now as trendy as it is good for you, and thank god! This ingredient is showing up in a host of modern products that take its benefits to the next level. There are very few beauty products that can honestly be called cure-alls, but coconut oil comes pretty close! It has brought a new and improved version of modern beauty with the most natural ingredient there is. Clean, organic diets have become a thing of the now and have made their way into our mainstream take on healthy eating, and this has helped to inspire more

and more beauty brands to focus on “clean”, natural beauty products.

It can be applied anywhere on the body For one, not only does it smell gorgeous, but coconut oil in its purest form can be applied anywhere on the body. From the face and lips, hands and feet to your hair and even teeth, this oil is a moistureboosting hydrating product. There are many beauty products that now use coconut oil as a key ingredient. The Body Shop, who are known for their natural and authentic products, have created a soothing and hydrating mist, which can be used all over the body. It’s a light scented body spray that can be applied all over for a gentle burst of tropical coconut. The smell is just amazing and its accessible size means it’s handbag friendly! However, if you fancy taking the initiative and cutting out the middleman, you simply need to

purchase the product itself. It’s easy to buy into any trend nowadays – simply head down the high street to your local Boots counter or Superdrug shop, and voila! But why not seek to buy the actual product itself?

I would recommend a product that I use myself, from a brand called Bula Batiki Coconut Oil. Their jars of raw, cold pressed coconut are gluten, lactose and cholesterol free and are actually grown and produced on the island of Batiki (a neighboring island of the tropical Fiji). Buying into the dream yet? Completely natural, nothing added or taken away – you can’t get more organic than that right? And at just £7.99 a jar, it’s great value for money, so there’s no excuse not to treat your body to its own personal supply of coconut oil!

Incorporate the healing properties of coconut into your beauty regime Given that these days make-up and skin-care products are made from raw organic coconut oil, which not only conceals but also heals your skin, it’s time to jump on board and incorporate the healing properties of coconut into your beauty regime. Trust me, your face body and hair will thank you for it!

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Style & Fashion with Carolyn Nicholls

Packing on the style As holiday time is upon us, I thought I would share a few tips about that all important holiday packing. Over the years I have managed to adjust my routine dramatically, and a six week holiday a few years ago with just one suitcase and hand luggage taught me some vital lessons! The fact that many airlines now charge separately for hold luggage has focussed my mind on how I can get away with hand luggage only.

Enough different outfits for the length of the holiday As an image consultant it is really important to me to look the best I can, even when I am on holiday. So you can be sure I think very hard about having a wardrobe that works. I want to have up-to-date styles and

colours, and enough different outfits other holidays. For evenings, one pair for the length of the holiday. of capri pants and one knee length skirt both in a neutral colour. That Learn to compromise way all your tops will go with them. Making careful choices about what One dress for that special evening (in to take makes this possible. Of course your best colours) and one cardigan there has to be some compromise. that goes with the dress, skirt and For example, I don’t pack any sun tan capri’s. Use a selection of costume lotion or shower gels and shampoos jewellery to bring the finishing – except the 100ml clear bottles just touches to your outfit. to get me through. Often the accommodation will provide most Shoes are a real weakness things and there is usually a shop For day time, pack swimwear and a within reasonable distance. kaftan, folding sunhat and I also have one of those ultra- light sunglasses. Add a lightweight skirt cases that are especially sized for and a pair of shorts and you’re hand luggage. That way none of my almost there. weight limit is taken up by the case. Shoes are a real weakness for most So let’s get started. I am using a people when packing for holidays. beach holiday as an example, but Try to limit yourself to a pair of flip you can amend the capsule flops, trainers and some heeled wardrobe as necessary to encompass sandals. This combo should see you through most days. If you need walking shoes, its best to wear them on the plane.

Tops provide you with a different outfit for every day and evening I have left tops until last because they are what will provide you with a different outfit for every day and evening. Take as many colours and styles as you are able, but make sure most are interchangeable between day and evening with a little accessorising. I use soft jersey fabrics wherever possible because they travel well, take up little space in the case and are available in lots of colour choices. Each season I treat myself to some new ones in the latest colours to freshen up my holiday wardrobe. This season the pantone colours are beautiful sky blues, soft peach and soft rose. For people who prefer bold colours try orange, lime and bright yellow. Finally, have a great holiday! The Local Answer

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Plan your way to a successful summer July is here and the big school holidays are approaching. So, what is the secret to a happy, healthy holiday time? How can you ensure you really enjoy the time spent with your children whilst retaining your sanity? My secret sauce for simple summer success is planning! If you take a little time now, you can create a harmonious holiday that your kids will thank you for and make it one to remember. Begin by listing out all the things you want to do while you can, then list the things you’d love to do but don’t think you can (because of time, money or distance). Seriously, this is a top tip – you never know what might happen, so be prepared! Include basic daily activities to create a routine – lunch, chores, walk the dog, visit granny, etc. and you have an outline. Before filling your diary, check your budget and when payday is so you can plan more spending for times when you feel flush. Budgeting is vital for a pain free summer, and including the kids by allowing them to plan around an amount of money can be a fun and educational way to spend a rainy

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Have a library day where you read and write stories, draw and colour in pictures, and enjoy some quiet time with lots of cuddles and sharing of new discoveries. Scrap booking and ‘making Tuesday Climbing wall, soft play, go karting, etc. a newspaper’ of events throughout the with their best friend. Joint ventures holidays can provide a great keepsake mean double the fun and better for the future. memories. Look for offers from certain Friday outlets to get cheaper tickets, or partner Swimming – utilise your local pool and offers from your mobile phone supplier. look out for 2-4-1 vouchers in your local press for other events too! Wednesday

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Medical Health with Holly Prince

A healthy heart “A light heart lives long”, wrote William Shakespeare. This can be true physiologically as well as emotionally, because if we weigh down our hearts with salt and saturated fats, it puts pressure on the heart and can lead to a number of problems. The heart is a very important organ. It is a muscle that beats 100,000 times a day to continuously pump blood around the whole body in order to keep us alive. Blood is moved throughout the body partly due to a certain pressure in the arteries and other blood vessels.

High blood pressure increase the risk of coronary heart disease

to affect a larger percentage of males over 45 years old. As well as high BP, other risk factors for developing CVD include being a smoker, drinking a high amount of alcohol, being over-weight, or having high cholesterol levels.

A build-up of cholesterol has many health risks Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in the blood. If the levels of cholesterol become too great, this creates a build-up in the arteries, which narrows them and prevents the natural flow of blood round the body and to the heart. This can cause angina – a pain in the chest – and if the fatty deposits break off or burst, this creates a blood clot. The clot can block the supply of blood to the heart, causing a heart attack, or prevent blood reaching the brain, which causes stroke. Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, pain in the arms, feeling short of breath, and lightheaded, nausea and a high level of anxiety. Signs of a stroke include muscle weakness in the face and arms, and affected speech. These can both be life-threatening, so call 999 immediately if you think you or someone else is suffering with a heart problem.

Prevent heart disease with a healthy lifestyle Heart disease can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Ensure you eat a good diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre, fish and nuts, and cut down on fat, sugar, salt and alcohol. Keep active and get plenty of exercise to maintain a healthy weight, cut down on smoking, and engage in relaxing pursuits to reduce the stress in your life. To quote Nelson Mandela, ‘A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination’.

High blood pressure (BP), also known as hypertension, is when the overall pressure remains at a higher level than normal. Over time, this enlarges the heart, which makes it pump less effectively. A person with high BP is more at risk of developing coronary heart disease. Many people do not know they have high BP as there are no signs or symptoms, so it is a good idea to get your BP checked regularly by your doctor – especially if you are over 40 years old. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a collective term for a number of heart conditions including stroke, arterial disease, and coronary heart disease, which encompasses heart attack and angina. It can affect anyone, but seems

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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 JULY THE LONDON INN All go at The London Inn! 2nd July – ‘Over The Hill’. 23rd July – ‘Hot Tubes’. Plus, coming soon: Open Mic Nights and Bubble Parties in the garden! The London Inn, 195 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HU. 01242 525606. EVERY WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS MAT PILATES FOR LADIES Ashchurch Village Hall, GL20 8LA. Wednesdays 7.15pm (except every 2nd Wednesday of the month). £8. To Book: 0752 847 1091 or synergispilates.co.uk. 1-2 JULY MILEFEST – MUSIC FESTIVAL

25 acts over 2 stages. Great bands, family fun, food and drink, camping (no dogs) – all raising money for Milestone School for severely disabled young people. Funds raised will help provide fun outdoor learning for the students. 6-11pm Friday and 1-11pm Saturday at Hartpury GL19 3BG. Tickets: Weekend £10 (£3 u14s), Friday £6 (£2 u14s), Saturday £6 (£2 u14s) available from Milestone School, Hartpury Post Office or 07794 587133. milefest.co.uk. F/T: Milefest 1.

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2 JULY WALK 4 WILDLIFE 2016 – CRICKLEY HILL Our family friendly annual walk celebrates Gloucestershire’s countryside. The 3.5 mile circular route follows in the footsteps of naturalist and explorer Edward Wilson and will take in some spectacular views, ancient SSSI woodland with a wide range of wildlife. 11am-3.30pm. Free to enter, some activities charged. For more information please visit www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk or call 01458 383333. 5 JULY TRUMBO

In 1947 Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter; blacklisted for his political beliefs. Jay Roach’s film recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper to John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. 7.45pm. £7 (£6). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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8 JULY LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR Visit our Brazil Olympics and Carnival themed Summer Fair with activities for all: bouncy castle, crafts, BBQ, entertainment, cakes, raffle and much more. 3.30-6pm. Visit: www.lakesidechelt.co.uk/PTA. 9 JULY CARIBBEAN EVENING

A fun-filled Caribbean Evening in the Parkside Suite. Featuring Hearts Aglow Steel Band plus a traditional Caribbean style buffet. £22pp – a donation from each ticket will be given to ‘Increase the Peace’. Tickets: 0330 028 3408 or email gloucester.events@hallmarkhotels.co.uk. Hallmark Hotel, Matson Lane, Gloucester GL4 6EA. CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR – ‘MUSIC OF OUR TIME’ Cirencester Parish Church (director John Holloway). Music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Jongen’s little performed Mass for Choir and Organ (John Wright). Durufle’s Quatre Motets, choir favourites Ola Gjeilo and “New Romantics” Eric Whitacre & Karl Jenkins, Macmillan, Aston. 7.30pm. Advance tickets £10, £15 on the door. Details www.cantores.net or Lorna Eayrs 01242 603988.

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“Beware outlaws! They are a plague, a pestilence, and a blight.” Jenny Wren and her Merry Men take on the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham in this new adaptation of Robin Hood by Joe Hackett. As he strives to win the Golden Arrow and the hand of the valiant Maid Marian, Robin and his motley crew entertain the whole family. Action, adventure, astonishingly attractive actors and… appalling green tights. 7.30pm. £14 (£12).

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Meet Nancy (Lake Bell): single, hung-over and exhausted by the endless futile setups foisted upon her by well-meaning but clueless friends. As she travels across London, freshly-hatched divorcee Jack (Simon Pegg) mistakes her for his blind date. What follows is a chaotic, unconventional, hilarious night neither of them will ever forget. 9pm. £7 (£6). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Please bring low-backed seating and come prepared for all weathers. Free parking available. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.

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30 JULY THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY In the yellow fog of 1890, the beautiful Dorian Gray slips through London society in hedonistic selfishness. Whilst his portrait becomes more and more disfigured with each unspeakable act of brutality or deviancy; his own face retains its youth and innocence. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Free parking. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. 30-31 JULY CIDER & CHEESE FESTIVAL

Join the lovers Hermia, Helena, Lysander and Demetrius this summer as Rain or Shine follow them into the intoxicating dream world of fairy queen and king, Titania and Oberon. With well-loved characters such as Bottom and Puck in tow, join them for a rip-roaring, fast-paced jaunt through Shakespeare’s best loved comedy. Filled with magic and mischief, inspired by warm nights, young love and the Elizabethan Carnival, this show is sure to delight. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Please bring low-backed seating and come prepared for all weathers. Free parking available. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002.

Join Lemuel Gulliver on a fantastical and hilarious voyage into the unknown. Meet the tiny people of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag. Visit the floating island of Laputa and a country peopled (or horsed?) entirely by talking horses. The Pantaloons present a brand-new, adventurous and delightfully innovative adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical story. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Please bring low-backed seating and come prepared for all weathers. Free parking available. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002.

Enjoy a few pints of cider and a selection of cheeses while relaxing in the sun. Live music, children’s entertainment and free entry all afternoon! 12 noon until 10pm. For details call Rita on 07983 179283 or email ritaoldpats@hotmail.com. Patesians Sports and Social Club, Everest Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 9LG.

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Dotty is a baby fire dragon. When her dad is fast asleep, she climbs through the castle window and flies down to the village in search of friendship. But not everyone loves dragons, not even cuddly, fluffy, baby fire dragons. This big-hearted tale is told with magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry. There are plenty of laughs, lots of surprises and even a life-sized fire-breathing dragon! Little people aged 3 years+ will love this funny, friendly tale. 5pm. £11 (£9, family £36). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Please bring lowbacked seating and come prepared for all weathers. Free parking available. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.

Kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose as the explosive rock ‘n' roll musical sensation bursts onto the UK stage. Based on the 1980s hit film that took the world by storm, the musical sizzles with the same spirit of youth, rebellion and romance. City boy Ren thinks his life is over when he is forced to move to Bomont, an American rural backwater. But things are far worse than he could have ever imagined, as the town bans dancing. It isn’t long before Ren can’t resist breaking the rules, and he’s not alone. Starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore, enjoy classic hits including ‘Holding Out for a Hero’, ‘Let’s Hear It For The Boy’ and the unforgettable title track, ‘Footloose’. Various prices and times. 0844 871 3012. atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ.

Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) is a smalltime chorus dancer who would kill for fame. After doing just that, she lands behind bars alongside vaudeville star Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who, with the help of hotshot lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), has spun her crime into a media frenzy. And so the stage is set for a singing, dancing catfight between the sassy and all-too-willing rivals. 9pm. £7 (£6). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Bring low-backed seating. Come prepared for all weathers. Free parking. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002.

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• Have you ever thought of taking on an allotment? • Is your garden just too small to grow all the fruit and vegetables that you would like to enjoy? • Would you like to commune with nature, feel the soil trickling through your fingers while listening to the birds singing early on a summer’s morning? • Are you looking for some healthy exercise with a purpose? The Parish Council has over 240 allotments of various sizes spread across the parish at four sites – Ryeworth, Haver, Croft and Sappercombe. The average size of one of our allotments is about 140m², which would cost just £48 a year (with some discount for over 65s) but there are smaller and larger plots available. If you are starting out, try a smaller plot first. An allotment, like any other garden, requires a great deal of hard work, especially in the summer when the weeds seem to grow faster than the crops! However, the rewards really are well worth the effort.

The Bird & Deer Park is in full swing now as all the ducklings hatch and, with luck, we may have another young fallow deer to join the others in the park. Toffee and Treacle the miniature donkeys are back, and the Pygmy goats are always amusing. So whilst peacocks display, carp bask along the edge of the lake, Fallow deer roam and Reindeer prance, The Bird Park will be offering lots to see and enjoy. There will be children’s events throughout the summer holidays to include theTeddy Bears’ Picnic and “Tea andTalk” in the Castle Folly, overlooking the fallow deer for groups. The New Visitor Centre is a wonderful destination for shopping, relaxing with a tea or coffee and enjoying views of the park whilst tucking into an ice cream! If you’re looking for a location for children’s parties, Teal the Gypsy Caravan is a must, as is the Mad Hatter’s Marquee. So no matter what your needs are this summer, The Bird Park is here to help! Call 01452 812727 or visit www.thebirdpark.com for more information.

Plant some crops to enjoy this summer There are just a few plots available so, if you apply now, you could be offered a plot immediately. There is still plenty of time to plant some crops to enjoy this summer and to plan for the winter months and next season. Look at the information on our website or call the Clerk to arrange for someone to show you around one of our sites.

Dates of July public meetings Mondays in the Stanton Hall Planning: 4th and 18th at 6.30pm Community Development: 11th at 7pm Full Council: 25th at 7pm Clerk – Liz Dowie (01242 250087) Clerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk @CkParish Page 44

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Romance. Swordfights. Potions. Tragically slow messengers. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons give Shakespeare’s tale of illfated love a fresh twist – a delightfully inventive take, featuring live music, audience interaction and that famous bit with the balcony. 7.30pm. £14 (£12). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Bring low-backed seating. Come prepared for all weathers. Free parking. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. 4 AUGUST CHELTENHAM SCHOOL OF DRAMA SUMMER SCHOOL SHOW Following four days of intensive drama training in the Bacon Theatre with the Cheltenham School of Drama, young performers aged 6-18 years present an

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Race against the clock with Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout as they travel around the world by any means necessary and in just 80 days! Will they do it? Will the misguided Detective Fix arrest them? 7.30pm. £14 (£12). Gates open 1.5 hours before each performance for picnics. Bring low-backed seating. Come prepared for all weathers. Free parking. Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE. 01242 258002.

Come and join us at the second Gloucestershire Charity Fun Day for our Charity Partners – Riding for the Disabled, The Childrens Opportunity Centre and Longfield Hospice. 11am-7pm. Newlands Park, Southam Lane, Cheltenham GL52 3PE. There’s plenty for everyone so check out our Cheltenham Fun Day Facebook page for regular updates. See you there!

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A place for your beloved pets It isn’t just the people we share our home with we need to consider when decorating – there’s also the cats and dogs (or other animals) in our lives. Like it or not, our pets are definitely part of the family and they bring along their own toys and possessions. Here are a few design tips to help keep your pets happy and your animal loving home looking gorgeous. Take a good long look around your home – where would be the most sensible place for your pet to call their own space? It does not have to be the kitchen or utility room. It could be the hall way, the landing or even the spare room – the choice is yours. Once your pet space has been agreed, start to add your animal’s personal bits and pieces.

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Slow Payers It can be the bane of a small business’s life. You have provided goods or services under a contract for which you haven’t been paid. Now it is going cost you time and money to obtain what is rightly yours. And if it’s a big business that owes you the money, you risk the loss of their trade going forward. Bigger corporations continue to bully their smaller counterparts by demanding onerous payment terms, such as 60 days or even more, and tight margins. They make matters worse by not even sticking to the terms they have agreed. There is no need for any properlymanaged and adequately-funded business to take more than a month to settle its debts, but large companies do so on a regular basis and think their behaviour is perfectly acceptable. It isn’t, so what can be done about it?

Have a system for chasing money before it becomes an issue Would specific legislation help? You can always turn to the legal system at the moment, but it’s cumbersome and expensive – it’s also not guaranteed to give you the correct outcome. Businesses should regard it as an option of last resort. Instead, you should have in place regular communications with your customers and a system for chasing money before it becomes an issue. The government introduced a Prompt Payment Code several years ago and a number of larger companies signed up to it. But it isn’t mandatory and there is nothing enforceable about it. It’s not really worth the paper it’s written on. Could it be beefed up into legislation that larger businesses are obliged to comply with? Of course it could, but would it really be any better than what we have now?

Over £250 billion is overdue to Small and Medium Enterprises A recent survey by a leading insurance company suggested that over £250bn (yes, billion!) is overdue to Small and Medium Enterprises. I have no way of knowing whether that figure is strictly accurate, but it’s certainly a clear indication of the size of the problem. What is really required is a change of culture and attitude. You wouldn’t walk into a shop and expect to take away your goods without making full payment. So why should you assume that this behaviour is acceptable where you have had goods delivered or services provided to you? We can all start to make a difference by paying for whatever we buy at the time we have contracted to pay for it. It’s just the right thing to do.

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Warm weather crime prevention What glorious weather we have had of late, but to be fair, by the time you read this it will probably be raining again! However, it does bring to mind some simple crime prevention tips with regards to warm weather. When you are pottering about in the garden, don’t forget to think about how secure your property is. I know that I can be in the back garden and my lawn mower is kept in the garage (along with several bikes) so I make sure I shut the garage after I take out the mower, as I know the front of the house will be unattended for 20 minutes or so whilst I cut the grass – plenty of time to pinch a bike or two! Also, think about your windows downstairs and how easy it could be for a thief to reach in to pinch your handbag. Don’t get paranoid – just think twice about how you keep your property secure and don’t give thieves a chance. If you would like to have a visit from our crime prevention shop then don’t hesitate to ask – the only proviso is that we like to visit large groups or organisations, as it takes a bit of time to set up.

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On another note the summer drink drive campaign will be starting soon. I am sure that none of you ever have ‘one for the road’, but be aware that if you are tempted, don’t be as you never know where the stop checks are going to be. That extra pint of cider or that refreshing wine spritzer just isn’t worth risking losing your licence! If in doubt please don’t do it – drink driving does ruin lives. It looks like a wonderful sporting summer coming up with test cricket, the football Euros, the Olympics and the Tour De France all coming thick and fast. Please enjoy it and please don’t drink too much! We all know that domestic violence increases during sporting events like major football contests, and England’s probable short visit to the football championships in France will be no exception. But by trying to remain calm and not drinking too much strong lager, this may keep you out of our cells. Enjoy the weather, enjoy the sports but don’t become a victim of an offender. It’s just not worth it!

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Index of Advertisers Sam Ray 32 FOOD & DRINK 33 Primrose Vale 9 Sanctuary Group 31 Regal Cuisine 5 Storage King The Gardeners Arms 7 The Progressive Letting Co 30 7 The Old Rectory RETAIL The Park Falfield 45 Arcade Artisans 8 Assured Mobility 24 WHAT’S ON British Heart Foundation 26 CLUBS & SPORTS Cheltenham College Swim School 16 Celebrations of Cheltenham 6 8 Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre 46 Quartzsonic 18 Patesians Sports & Social Club 38 Take Charge Bikes 28 Paul Newman Guitar 39 Universal Uniform Shipton Golf Course 35 HOMES & GARDENS EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS BATHROOMS Bacon Theatre 37 City Plumbing 54 Bowden Hall 36 Lifestyle Bathrooms 50 Gloucestershire Fun Day 39 Severn Vale Bathrooms 77 & 84 Hallmark Hotel 47 Handsam Boat Company 35 BUILDING SERVICES 64 The Bird & Deer Park 44 A1 Roofing Contractors 78 WWT Slimbridge 34 Aubrey Howard Builders ARD Developments Limited 76 INFORMATION BE Rudman 48 Charlton Kings Parish Council 44 C&G Paving 66 Cotswold RDA 40 Cheltenham Roofing 72 Chosen View 58 HEALTH & BEAUTY Dot and Dab Plastering 57 Cheltenham CBT 20 Elite Loft Ladders 49 Hallam Dental 18 G Kelly Plastering 58 Harvey & Martin 16 Glos Build 68 Healthy Feet 16 Home Care Roofing & Building 61 Isbourne Holistic Centre 20 JJS Construction 51 Mobile Chiropodist 20 JTG Building Services 72 Oakwell Health 20 Leckhampton Plastering 58 The Guild Hairdressing 18 M Moore Building Services 69 The Haven 16 Marshalls Driveways 61 R Richards & Son 58 PROPERTY & STORAGE 49 Acorn Residential Lettings 32 RND Renovations Honeybourne Gate 29 Roofing & Building Solutions 61 48 House-moves 28 RS Cladding and Roofing John Cave & Co 28 Staverton Building Supplies 2 64 Newcombe Residential 32 SWS Plastering 73 Park Home Life 30 Witcombe Contractors

CARPENTRY Matt Grimshaw Nick Burton Three Piece Joinery CLEANING SERVICES Anya Cleaning Ecoclean Inside Out Cleaning & Restoration Molly Maid Oven Busters Ovenclean Pink Fairy Cleaning Regency Cleaning ELECTRICAL SERVICES Beacon Electrical Cleevely Electrics Ltd Cotswold Rewires County Electrical Steve Holland Electrical TJE Electrical Services FURNISHING & APPLIANCES Bella’s Interiors Dobson Flooring Jaya Interiors Just Fabrics MWE Furnishings Ltd New Blinds Sasha Interiors Space Master The Cotswold Bed Company GARDEN SERVICES Acorn Gardening Services Butlers Cheltenham Town Landscaping Chosen Lawnmower Cotswold Tree Services CS Landscaping Darren’s Garden Services DW Tree Services Grass Scape Handylink Hexgo Jameson Tree Surgery

Julia Smith Gardening 73 Just Fencing 58 Landscape Creations 61 Lawn Doc Mark Clifford Landscapes 57 Master Sheds 70 P.F. Gardening Services 49 The Garden Landscape 57 Tim’ll Fix It 57 HANDYMAN SERVICES 57 Hire a Handy Hero 57 John Wilson Maintenance 57 The Local Handyman HEATING & PLUMBING 81 Barker & Bayliss 73 Cheltenham Plumbers 73 Cotswold Plumbers 79 Drain Doctor 69 Flametree Installations 72 ID Godwin KB Female Plumber 49 PBT Installations 53 Platinum Plumbing 49 Plumb It The Combi-Man 56 Seasoned Hardwood Logs 49 Watercare Specialists Ltd 52 52 KITCHENS Granite Transformations 75 54 Hatherley Worktops & Kitchens PAINTING & DECORATING 66 Flairline Decorating 64 Floods 64 G.S.C Ltd Decorators 66 Trevor Rogers 66 TV & AERIAL 62 1st Choice Aerials 66 WINDOWS, DOORS 62 & CONSERVATORIES 64 Albany Windows 64 Clearway Doors & Windows 65 Cloudy2Clear 67 Inceil

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