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Editorial & Production Lois Kingscott

With summer in full swing, why not get out in the sunshine and pick some delicious fruits and vegetables at Primrose Vale – remember to take your voucher to get £1 off when you spend £5! The Potting Shed is also open daily, serving icecreams, sundaes, light lunches and tasty treats. The UEFA European Championship kicks off on Friday 10th June – keep up to date with fixtures and log the scores in our brilliant pull-out fixtures list. We have another sizzling competition to set you up for the summer – read inside to find out how you could win £500 cash! There’s also an opportunity to win a hospitality package for two people at the Cheltenham Cricket festival.

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Food & Drink 4 Cocktail Time 4 Delicious Dish 5 Distributors Required 5 Mirror Mirror on the Wall 13 Sudoku 15 What’s On 16 UEFA Euro 2016 Fixtures List 18-19 Win £500 Cash! 21 Motoring 23 Homes & Gardens 24 Wild Food Foraging 26 In the Garden 27 Interior Design 29 Word Search 31 Quick Crossword 33 Index, Competitions, Solutions 34 Competition on pages 15 & 21

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Cocktail Time with Lois Kingscott

Country Dining Amid scenic countryside & lovely gardens Enjoy top quality local meats & poultry, fresh fish & seasonal vegetables Scrumptious homemade desserts

Private Dining Room

Ideal venue for parties of all 0ccasions & family/friends get-together - at no hire cost

Three course Sunday Lunch with multi-choice menu £18.50

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Daiquiri The Daiquiri has developed into a family of cocktails with rum, lime and a sweetener as the common denominators. Variations range from a banana daiquiri to a cranberry daiquiri, but the most popular variation is probably the strawberry daiquiri. It is believed to have been created in Cuba in the late 19th century as a medicinal treatment. However, it is also possible that the daiquiri was invented by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox, who ran out of gin whilst entertaining guests and had to use what was available – rum. Having remained localised for around 100 years, the daiquiri was introduced to the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. and became increasingly popular over the next few decades. In the 1940s whiskey, vodka and other spirits were hard to come by in America because of wartime rationing. However, thanks to Roosevelt’s Good Neighbour policy, which opened up trade and travel relations with Latin America, Cuba and the Caribbean, rum was more easily obtainable. Ingredients: Ice; 50ml light rum; 30ml fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon simply syrup, lemon slice to garnish. Method: 1 Pour rum, lime juice and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. 2 Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Character Pub with stone walls and flagstone floors Casual Dining – excellent food served all day Passionate about well kept ales Famous Inn located on the Fosse Way (A429) Stunning riverside garden – Al Fresco dining 9 beautiful en-suite bedrooms & two holiday cottages

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Delicious Dish with Helen Kingscott

Chicken Curry Ingredients: 1kg boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; 1½ tsp ground black peppercorns; ½ tsp salt; 1½ tsp coriander seeds; 1tsp garam masala; 1tsp paprika; 1½ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp chilli flakes; 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced; 200g mushrooms, sliced; handful of fresh coriander, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 400ml water. For the sauce: 3tbsp sunflower oil; 2tsp cumin seeds; 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and crushed; 200g tinned tomatoes; 5cm piece of root ginger, peeled and grated; 2 green chillies.

A hearty chicken curry, bursting with flavour and spice – the perfect meal to cook for your dad this Father’s Day!

Method: 1 For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large pan, add the cumin seeds and fry for 10 seconds. Add the onions and fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes. Drain the tomatoes (keep the juice to one side) and add them to the pan. Add the ginger and chillies and cook until the oil begins to separate. 2 Wash the chicken and drain well. 3 Put the chicken, peppercorns, salt, bay leaves, herbs and spices into the pan and cook over a fairly high heat. Keep turning the chicken and cook until the meat is sealed and browned and the liquid has evaporated. Add the juice from the tinned tomatoes and about 400ml water, bring to the boil and simmer over a medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Add the fresh tomatoes and mushrooms for the final 5 minutes of cooking time. 4 Sprinkle fresh coriander on top of the curry and serve with naan bread or boiled rice.

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Off the A46 Shurdington Road, 50 yards from the A46/A417 junction, towards Cheltenham. Close to M5 Junction 11A – Gloucester 4.5 miles, Cheltenham 3.5 miles

OPEN ALL YEAR 7 DAYS A WEEK

Short of time? All crops available ready picked!

Shurdington Road, Bentham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4UA For more information visit www.primrosevale.com

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The ‘Pick Your Own’ season gets well under way in June and Primrose Vale has an abundance of delicious berries, currants and beans for all the family to enjoy collecting – a fantastic way to entertain the children and encourage them to eat healthily. You’ll probably end up doing most of the picking yourself, but tasting fruit and veg fresh from the fields is a delightful and positive experience for everyone. Primrose Vale Farm Shop & PYO has been developed over the years by owners Charlotte and Paul Keene to become a wonderful source of locally grown or reared produce – keeping food miles to a minimum and supporting nearby farmers simultaneously. There is a large selection of delicious food all year round. There’s also a great variety of crops for you to gather. The most popular fruits with customers at this time of year are strawberries and raspberries prominent towards the end of the month. You don’t have to damage your back in the process of picking them – raspberry bushes are tall and the strawberries are now grown on raised platforms, so there’s no slugs, bugs or mud either! To the side of the shop a recreational area has been created for customers to use during opening hours. Whether you need a sit down or your children want to use the sandpit, ride the vintage tractor, play on the swings and slides or see the rabbits, you are encouraged to use the facilities. In fact, Charlotte and Paul are more than happy for you to take your little ones to use the play area, even if you’re not picking or visiting the shop specifically. AUG

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“A 9 hole pay & play course in the Heart of the Cotswolds” No need to book – Open every day from 7am until dusk ● Family run course offering affordable golf for all ● Coffee shop and terrace ● Small stock of ‘everyday’ golfing equipment and clothing ● PGA Fellow Professional available for lessons and advice PGA Approved ● Children’s holiday workshops Establishment

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Redefining Care Residential, Nursing and Dementia Care Home in the Heart of the Cotswolds

Home Extension to start in 2016 for 31 brand new rooms! In the beautiful village of Fairford, Hyperion House has been a focal part of the community for over 300 years, the last 25 of which has been a home for the elderly and for those dealing with dementia. Now the owners are delighted to announce a programme to upgrade Hyperion House. Tanya Shukla, the owner, says: “We are so pleased to be able to begin the upgrade. It is part of our commitment to our residents, their families and our fantastic staff”. The day room has undergone a transformation that is of huge benefit to our residents. The dual aspect room is bright and airy, with separate television and activity areas. Apart from the functional aspects of space and physical needs, one of the main criteria was to create a warm, inviting home from home that all of our residents would enjoy and feel comfortable in. It is a big family and it is important to try and meet everyone’s expectations and needs. Our newly opened Family Liaison Room gives our residents and their families a private room to discuss any issues or just spend time together. Our day room is now complete and we would be delighted to welcome you to visit and see how Hyperion House is redefining care. We would also be thrilled to discuss our plans to extend the home to a grand purpose built building further enhancing its magnificent character.

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Post-party skin savers With summer fast approaching, detox remedies are top of our shopping list right now, and if your body is in need of a deep-cleansing detox too, it’s time to purchase those perfect pick-me-ups to reinvigorate you inside and out.

Wake up your skin There’s no better way to relieve the post-party burn out than with a soothing facemask. A revitalising facemask contains the essential oils you need to wake up your skin, which not only smell nice, but it also encourages cell renewal and tones the skin. Facemasks are packed with vitamin E, which gently soothes tired and stressed skin – and let’s be honest, who doesn’t feel this way after a heavy night! Montagne Jeunesse do ‘kind to your skin’ facemasks that will leave it feeling brand new. Their 7th Heaven Beauty Treats are for the face, hair, feet and body and are made by their own herbalists using natural ingredients from around the world. There are so many to choose from so treat your skin to what takes your fancy! I would recommend the

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Patesians Sports & Social Club have kindly donated a Hospitality Package for two people – worth £150 – to enjoy a day’s food and entertainment in the club’s marquee at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival on Wednesday 20th July 2016. The Old Patesians was one of the first local clubs to take a tent at the Festival, and that too has developed over the years from small beginnings. This year’s event runs from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 24th July and all members and guests are welcome, whether to watch the cricket with a drink and/or snack or to indulge in the popular corporate hospitality package. There are still some spaces left on certain days – call Di Kingscott on 01242 519569. The Hospitality Package prize consists of ground entrance tickets, morning coffee and biscuits, four course lunch with bottle of wine, reserved spectator seats, afternoon tea with freshly made sandwiches and cakes, and a pay bar is available all day. To enter the draw, send your name, address and phone number to: Cricket, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, you can email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Cricket’ in the subject line. Closing date: Sunday 12th June 2016.

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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. 25 MAY – 7 JUNE COTSWOLD ART CLUB SPRING EXHIBITION Open 10am-5pm daily. At Lower Slaughter Village Hall GL54 2HY. Affordable art for sale. Admission: FREE. 28 MAY – 5 JUNE DOWNY DUCKLING DAYS

Go behind-the-scenes of our busy duckery to learn how we rear hundreds of young birds each year and see many of the fluffy ducklings, goslings and cygnets. You’ll even get the opportunity to see inside an egg using a technique called candling and visit the newly hatched ducklings inside the Duckery and in the outdoor enclosures. 9.30am-5.30pm. Included in normal admission. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. 2 & 4 JUNE SINS OF THE FATHER Directed by Karen Benjamin. Devised by University of Gloucestershire Drama students. 7.30pm. Kings Theatre, Kingsbarton Street, Gloucestershire GL1 1QX. Tickets on door. £7 normal (£4 concessions). 3 JUNE COTSWOLD CLAPTON Cotswold Clapton is an authentic tribute to the music and live arrangements of Eric Clapton, featuring a full 8-piece line-up performing everything from Cream, Blind Faith and Derek & the Dominoes material right through to Clapton’s extensive solo career. This really is the next best thing to seeing the man himself! The band comprises top local musicians with extensive musical careers behind them. 7.30pm. £15. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 5 JUNE GREYSTONES FARM DOES OPEN FARM SUNDAY (BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER) Greystones opens its gates to all to show a blend of modern and traditional farming.

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Enjoy tractor rides, tours of the farm and reserve, along with nature activities for all the family. 10am-4pm. Free entry. For more information please visit www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk or call 01458 383333. 7 JUNE BROOKLYN

Brooklyn centres on Eilis, who moves from small town Ireland to Brooklyn, New York in search of a bright future – and love. When family tragedy brings her back to Ireland, she finds herself absorbed into her old community and confronting a heart-breaking choice between two men and two countries. 7.45pm. £7 (£6). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 8 JUNE HAMLET

Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre,

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Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 9 JUNE THE AUDIENCE For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting, known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. The smash-hit broadcast returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. These special screenings include an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Stephen Daldry. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 11 JUNE THE POWER OF COMPASSION Workshop and performance of masked dance and sacred chant by monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. An entertaining and informative introduction to a unique and endangered Buddhist monastic ritual. Mackenzie Hall Brockweir NP16 7NW www.brockweirvillagehall.co.uk. SACRED HEART’S SUMMER FETE “A Day at the Movies” noon till 3pm. Children’s fancy dress competition, bouncy castle, live music, games and stalls, large selection of food and drink. Fun for all the family. Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings GL53 9AU. DARKSIDE: THE PINK FLOYD SHOW The Pink Floyd tribute band, returns to Cheltenham with a brand new spectacular live show, ‘Remember When You Were Young’, featuring the sensational vocals of Faye Brookes. This promises to be another memorable evening of classic Pink Floyd performed with passion and empathy, complete with period film clips, projected images and a laser light show to capture the essence of Floyd live. 8pm. £17. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. QUEEN’S JUBILEE STREET PARTY The Burgage in Prestbury will be closed to traffic and the show will run from noon till 7pm. Free entry. Proceeds go to local good causes. Includes music, dancing, Prestburys Got Talent, archery, go karts, stalls and crafts, cake decorating, bouncy castle, hog roast, licenced bar and more! Call 01242 522344 for more details.

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Enjoy a Bijou Birthday at The Bird & Deer Park If you’re looking for a Bijou Birthday location then look no further than The Bird Park at Prinknash. The Gypsy Caravan has been a hot favourite for some time now and is always popular with adults and children alike. The caravan is nestled in a secluded magical part of the park, where miniature donkeys bray, peacocks display and fallow deer graze. This has to be the most wonderful place to host any party for any age, with the advantage of being catered for or self-catering depending on your needs. Now that there is a lovely new Oak framed Visitor Centre at the park, it has become a destination in itself due to the large balconies where stunning views over the park can be enjoyed over a cup of tea. The shop has a wide range of gifts for all ages. For more information on visits or party bookings call 01452 812727.

Give your child a magical birthday party in our beautiful gypsy caravan!

Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm • 01452 812727 • www.thebirdpark.com The Bird and Deer Park, Prinknash, Cranham, Gloucester GL4 8EX

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Group Stage Fixtures FRIDAY 10th JUNE

France v Romania

SATURDAY 11th JUNE

Albania v Switzerland Wales v Slovakia England v Russia

SUNDAY 12th JUNE

Turkey v Croatia Poland v Northern Ireland Germany v Ukraine

MONDAY 13th JUNE

Spain v Czech Republic Rep. Ireland v Sweden Belgium v Italy

TUESDAY 14th JUNE

Austria v Hungary Portugal v Iceland

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Russia v Slovakia Romania v Switzerland France v Albania

THURSDAY 16th JUNE

England v Wales Ukraine v North. Ireland Germany v Poland

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Italy v Sweden Czech Republic v Croatia Spain v Turkey

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Belgium v Rep. Ireland Iceland v Hungary Portugal v Austria

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Switzerland v France Romania v Albania

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Slovakia v England Russia v Wales

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Knockout Phase Matches SATURDAY 25th JUNE

MATCH 1 Runner-Up A v Runner-Up C

MATCH 2 Winner B v Third Place A/C/D MATCH 3 Winner D v Third Place B/E/F SUNDAY 26th JUNE

MATCH 4 Winner A v Third Place C/D/E

MATCH 5 Winner C v Third Place A/B/F MATCH 6 Winner F v Runner-Up E

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MATCH 7 Winner E v Runner-Up D

MATCH 8 Runner-Up B v Runner-Up F

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Marseille WINNER MATCH 1 ___________________________________ versus WINNER MATCH 3 ___________________________________

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FRIDAY 1st JULY

QUARTER FINAL 2 – Kick-off 8pm Lille

WINNER MATCH 2 ___________________________________ versus WINNER MATCH 6 ___________________________________

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SATURDAY 2nd JULY

QUARTER FINAL 3 – Kick-off 8pm

Bordeaux WINNER MATCH 5 ___________________________________ versus WINNER MATCH 7 ___________________________________

SUNDAY 3rd JULY

QUARTER FINAL 4 – Kick-off 8pm

St. Denis WINNER MATCH 4 ___________________________________ versus WINNER MATCH 8 ___________________________________

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WEDNESDAY 6th JULY

SEMI FINAL 1 – Kick-off 8pm Lyon

WINNER Q F 1 ___________________________________ versus WINNER Q F 2 ___________________________________

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THURSDAY 7th JULY

SEMI FINAL 2 – Kick-off 8pm

Marseille WINNER Q F 3 ___________________________________ versus WINNER Q F 4 ___________________________________

SUNDAY 10th JULY

FINAL – Kick-off 8pm

St. Denis WINNER S F 1 ___________________________________ versus WINNER S F 2 ___________________________________

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11-12 JUNE SAUSAGE AND CIDER FAMILY FEST FREE ENTRY. Locally made sausages and fine ciders are available. BBQs, bouncy castle, live music and disco, zorbing bulldogs, watch the live rugby Internationals from 8am and full English breakfasts are served from 8am. Visit Hucclecote RFC Facebook page for more details. Hucclecote RFC, Charlies Way, Gloucester GL3 3LF. 14 JUNE CHARITY COFFEE MORNING Join us for tea, coffee and cake, book stalls, white elephant, new gifts, Clarins demonstrations, sales and advice. Raising money to support local deaf charity, GDA. 10.30am onwards. The Old Rectory, Colesbourne, GL53 9NP. Please refer to www.oldrectoryrestaurant.co.uk for parking information. 16 JUNE THE WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE WEDDING SHOW Meet some of the best local Wedding Suppliers in the refurbished Wedding Suite at this beautiful Manor House. Free entry, magazine and car parking. 5pm-9pm. Stonehouse Court Hotel, Bristol Road, Stonehouse GL10 3RA. www.TheWestGloucestershireWeddingShow.co.uk 17 JUNE QUEEN TRIBUTE Enjoy a divine three-course dinner followed by a breathtaking performance from the champions of tribute, Queen II. Then dance the night away with music fromthe resident DJ. £38 per person. Bowden Hall, Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED. 01452 632632. MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

Join us for an exciting Murder Mystery, delicious three course meal and disco for just £29.95 per person! 01452 525653. Hallmark Hotel Gloucester, Matson Lane, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester GL4 6EA. 18 JUNE STREET THEATRE, STROUD The financially harassed housewife beats off the loan-shark, the money-lender, the credit card boys – a losing fight. Will she be rescued by the White Knight of the Credit Union? Join in the battle on the High Street. SAVED. 10.30am and 12noon. 18-19 JUNE OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND LITTLEDEAN An eclectic range of gardens which should whet all appetites. Open from 11am-5pm.

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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, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. 7.45pm. £7 (£6). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 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 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. 16 JULY CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR – ‘MUSIC OF OUR TIME’ Holy Apostles, Cheltenham (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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Focus RS – master of all trades When you think of classic Fords – the Escort, the Capri, the Sierra – the iconic designs that instantly spring to mind are the ones that have been proud to wear the RS (Rallye Sport) badge. RS has allowed Rally fans throughout the years to buy a car equivalent to the ones they have watched their sporting heroes drive.

Beautifully composed It felt special when Ford invited me to the launch of their new All-Wheel Drive Ford Focus RS (MK3). I had heard the car was exceptional and, driving from the country house of Aynhoe Park to Silverstone, I soon discovered it was. The Ford Focus RS was beautifully composed on the road. Taking it out on the Stowe circuit, I then discovered a compelling track car with a stiff chassis and all the tools you required for the role in hand. The team at Ford Performance have worked hard to include all the iconic performance car elements. The exhaust on the new RS was totally redesigned several times to get the acoustics right and still meet global requirements. The large bore system is as straight through as possible to remove back pressure, and Ford Performance even had a

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Elderflower “Old girl, give me some of thy wood and I will give thee some of mine when I grow into a tree.” Perhaps not the most imaginative rhyme ever and not exactly a promise I can see anyone being able to deliver on (unless biology lessons at school were way off the mark), but it was once often recited whenever a person needed to prune or cut down an elder. The Elder Mother was a mythical being, generally considered to be a witch, and the elder tree’s self appointed guardian. Should anyone dare take without asking, she would curse that person with bad luck.

Don’t take too many flowers Whether you decide to recite the poem or not when harvesting elderflowers, make sure you don’t take too many if you want to come back later in the year for the berries. There are so many uses for elderflowers – most of which involve turning them into some form of beverage – that it’s worth looking online for some recipes. But I’m a simple soul and I don’t have a lot of space for fermenting more than one batch of anything per year. As a result, for a hassle free spring treat, I pick one or two flower heads and dip them in batter before lobbing them in the fryer until crispy. Serve with a light drizzle of honey and sit in the sunshine while eating. What better way to spend a lazy afternoon than having the tastes and smells of spring filling your senses and a cold beer dulling them. 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 26

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June would not be June without the rose June would not be June in England without the rose. Every garden should have at least one rose in it, and preferably several! The cheapest way to buy roses is to get them in winter as ‘Bare Root’ plants, which are exactly that. They arrive from the nursery in a plastic bag and need soaking for a couple of hours before planting in a well-prepared hole with plenty of organic matter and some mycorrhizal fungi granules – which are a fairly new idea and help the roots establish quicker.

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COMPETITION WINNERS Thank you to all who took part in our May 2016 competition and congratulations to the winner! TLA BBQ Bubble – BeefEater Barbecue and PureSpa Bubble Spa – Heather Nicholas of Ebley, Stroud.

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