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Welcome to June ... 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. If you have an inquisitive dog or cat that enjoys chasing moving objects such as wasps or bees, they’re highly likely to get stung this summer! Have a read of Oliver Wilkinson’s advice on what to do if this happens. 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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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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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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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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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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ANSWER Congratulations to last month’s It’s easy to enter competition winner! our draw ... Heather Nicholas of Ebley! For your chance to win £500 cash courtesy of The Local Answer, send your answers to the question below, along with your name, address (including postcode) and telephone number to ‘TLA Cash’, The Local Answer, No.1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Alternatively, you can enter via email – just send your answers and details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk stating ‘TLA Cash’ in the subject line.
Heather was elated to have won our TLA BBQ Bubble competition – run in conjunction with The Spa-kling Pool Company. She said: “I never imagined they would be this high quality – they’re absolutely fantastic! I’ve told loads of people that I won and I imagine I’ll
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall... with Katie Pollard
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
Manuka Honey Peel Off mask made with honey from New Zealand – it’s a natural cleanser with flower nutrients from Jasmine, which also make it smell amazing!
versed in herbal infusions. The brand is pretty much top dog in its area and the Liver detox tea is no exception. After a night of abusing it, Brighten up a dull giving our liver a detox is complexion with vitamin C the least we can do! We all want vitamin (sea) C in our Incorporating a blend of lives and when it comes to skin, it’s an toxin-busting herbs, absolute essential. Choose including dandelion products with this in the root, ingredients, as it gives liquorice even the tiredest of root, camomile and milk complexions a super thistle, there’s no smooth finish and its light denying the rather bitter reflecting particles aftertaste of Liver detox - a brighten up a dull slight wince after every sip complexion. is evidence enough - but you For this I would invest in endure for its deep-cleansing a St. Ives facial scrub. The abilities! Fresh Skin Invigorating So while it improves your Apricot Scrub is from dance moves, alcohol strips America’s number 1 your skin of moisture leaving it scrub brand, and the dull, dreary and suffering with award winning scrub the hangover blues. My advice? uses 100% natural Treat your skin to a facemask, exfoliants, which deep followed by a facial scrub to rid clean, instantly leaving your face of any dead skin cells, skin smooth and apply some softening lip balm and glowing with an (try to) enjoy a herbal tea before bed apricot scent! and you’ll be back on track to looking It’s not just your as good as you did pre-night out. complexion that can suffer after a Hangover schmangover! big night out – unfortunately alcohol can cause lips to become cracked, dry and flaky too. Not only is this never a good look (note to self: avoid red wine when your pout is parched – no one likes the red wine mouth) so the morning after is the time to reach for Crabtree & Evelyn’s Aloe Vera Soothing Lip Balm. At only £3 it gives you pure softness, as this conditioning lip balm contains Aloe Vera extract, soybean oil, beeswax and vitamin E to ensure lasting moisture and a delicate herbal flavour. Simply smooth it on for instant restoration!
Toxin-busting herbs You’re either a fan of herbal tea or not, so my suggestion is only to embrace Dr Stuart’s if you are well
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Holidays & Travel with Al Hidden
Shetland’s mid-summer magic Landing in Shetland is like flying through the wardrobe into a ScandiCeltic ‘Narnia’. Such is the contrast between life down south and a corner of Britain that’s geographically, and in many ways culturally, closer to Bergen than Edinburgh. Whether Shetland makes you think North Sea oil, Jimmy Perez or sea otters, this beautiful sub-arctic archipelago is remarkably accessible to ‘soothmoothers’ (southerners) – and the welcome is as warm as Up Helly Aa’s bonfires!
Long daylight and stunning sunsets Long daylight, stunning sunsets and often-good weather make July and August great for visiting. A car helps with exploring, so pre-book with helpful family-run Bolts, then head for your accommodation on the excellent roads that oil paid for. For selfcatering, try Coo Grind (Hamnavoe) or cosy turf-roofed Millogordi (Uradale, near Scalloway) – in the capital, Lerwick, maybe somewhere like Westhall B&B or Kveldsro House. Whether you stay in town or just visit, sights include the harbour, Shetland Museum and ‘Shetland’ filming locations. Modest distances and good inter-island connections
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mean almost everywhere else in Shetland is day trippable. Walking is outstanding and wildlife is prolific – feel privileged if you see elusive otters!
Beautiful beaches and blue water Pristine white-sand beaches and blue water abound. Try Lerwick’s Sands of Sound, Burramin and Meal on West Burra or the impressive St Ninians Isle tombolo for starters. For majestic cliffs, visit Eshaness on Northmavine. Alternatively, explore Hermaness and see Muckle Flugga lighthouse on Shetland’s most northerly island, Unst. History buffs mustn’t miss Mousa’s Iron Age Broch and Sumburgh’s Norse Jarlshof settlement. And for nearultimate remoteness, visit windswept Fair Isle (pop. 60) – another birder’s heaven and home to a renaissance in Fair Isle knitwear led by ‘incomer’ Mati Ventrillon. Holidays demand culinary indulgence and Shetland welcomes all palates. From Lerwick’s towncentre Fort Café or Gurkha Kitchen Nepalese restaurant, to stylish Scalloway Hotel and Frankies’ award-
winning chippie in Brae, you’ll eat well. Shetland seafood is superb (selfcaterers visit Scalloway’s Blydoit Fish), as is delicious organic lamb and beef from crofters such as Uradale’s Ronnie Eunson – featured on BBC’s ‘Countryfile’, ‘On Your Farm’ and many Shetland menus.
Like the puffins, you’ll return Shetland may be compact but it offers so many experiences. Too soon, you’ll be leaving. But not before visiting Sumburgh Head’s puffins to see them before they fly off in early August. If you miss them, they’ll return, and so, I’m sure, will you. Shetland has that effect on ‘soothmoothers’!
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Save the Planet with Tamsin Bent
Get involved in practical conservation There are many ways in which we can reduce our impact on the environment. Most of our day to day decisions involve choices that affect what goes on around us – from our choice of whether to walk to work, to the food we eat. However, alongside these decisions there is something practical that all of us can do and that is to volunteer for an environmental or wildlife organisation.
Wildlife Trusts, which have more than 43,000 volunteers throughout the country, down to small independent local organisations like Stroud Valleys Project. Most organisations couldn’t carry out much of their vital wildlife work if it wasn’t for the input from volunteers. For example, the RSPB has nine volunteers for every paid member of Many wildlife staff. organisations rely on Volunteering offers a whole range volunteers of activities to suit your tastes. There Thousands of people volunteer for are opportunities to help out behind nature every year, some with large the scenes in areas such as data national organisations such as the handling or helping out in visitor centres. There are also great opportunities to get outside and get your hands dirty by helping manage local green spaces such as nature reserves or urban parks for both people and wildlife.
Crested Newts, while also helping reduce flooding.
Volunteering brings communities together
Why not learn how to make bird and bat boxes or build otter holts? Or turn your hand to learning traditional skills such as coppicing, which creates great habitats for wildlife while providing a constant supply of sustainable wood. And you could even unleash your inner Poldark and learn how to scythe, which helps retain wildflower meadows that can be damaged by normal, regular mowing. Finally, volunteering is a brilliant Start with straight way of not only practically helping the environment, but also helping forward tasks like keep you fit, reducing your stress litter picking levels and bringing communities You can start with together. So this summer, why not straight forward tasks give it a go? like litter picking or removing invasive species like Himalayan Balsam, which clogs up our waterways. Or you could help restore habitats like ponds, which provide important places for endangered species such as Great
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Wildlife Matters with John Bromley
The cunning old fox The European red fox is the commonest carnivore in this country and is a surprisingly successful species, despite centuries of being hunted for its fur or for sport. It is estimated that the countryside population is around 230,000, but what makes the fox so successful is its ability to live virtually anywhere and eat virtually anything – from worms and beetles, to voles and mice, and even fruit from apple and pear trees. Foxes didn’t really start moving into urban areas until the early 1900s, with towns like Bristol not being occupied until as late as the 1940s. The current urban population is thought to be around 33,000, with the highest densities in large cities such as London, Manchester and Liverpool.
Successful at adapting to new habitats Foxes are a northern hemisphere creature with native species ranging from North Africa to the Arctic Circle, across Europe, the Asian Steppes and Japan. The European red fox was introduced to the United States in the 1600s, quickly colonising North America
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and most of Canada. They were also introduced into Australia in the mid1800s for hunting, and just 100 years later had colonised the entire Australian continent, giving an indication of how successful a species they are at adapting to new habitats.
They fight to establish their social position Foxes mate in January or February and the vixen will produce a litter of 3-4 cubs around 53 days later. For the first two weeks or so the vixen stays in her den nursing the cubs, so she is totally reliant on the dog fox providing her with food. At 4-5 weeks the cubs will begin to leave their den and explore their habitat, playing, squabbling and fighting in the process. Even at this young age they can be quite vicious and it is not unknown for young cubs to fight to the death as they try to establish their social position. In the autumn many young dog foxes and some vixens will leave their home territory because they want to establish territories of their own, although some will stay ‘at home’ and form a social
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family group. Many young foxes become road victims or are killed by dogs during this time of the year, and a great number die of starvation and cold in bad winters. Around 55% of foxes die in their first year and 80% die before they are three years old, although foxes kept in captivity can live for fourteen years or more. Unfortunately, the fox suffers from bad publicity and false myths, which make them disliked by many people and often viewed as vermin. The suggestion that foxes kill cats and dogs is totally wrong. An adult cat is more than a match for a fox and the fox will retreat quickly if threatened by a cat or dog.
An important species In folklore foxes are traditionally depicted as cunning and deceitful creatures, yet at the same time are viewed with respect and admiration. More recently foxes have become important characters in children’s books and films, and are frequently used in advertising and the media in general, giving some indication of how popular and important a species they are.
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with Oliver Wilkinson of Dragon Vet Centre Established in 1904, Dragon Vet Centre in Cheltenham is a centre of excellence for pets – large and small – and offers a full range of services from routine vaccinations, worming and flea prevention to complex internal medicine investigations, orthopaedic and key hole surgery for dogs and cats. As one of the largest veterinary practices in Cheltenham, Dragon can draw on the expertise of a number of vets with a great deal of experience in all fields of veterinary medicine and surgery. Our Cheltenham Vet clinic is staffed 24/7 so in the event of an emergency, registered clients simply need to call and attend our surgery based at the Cheltenham racecourse where there is unlimited free parking.
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Bee and wasp stings We all look forward to the warmer weather, but as much as we enjoy being out in the sun, so do the insects that have been hunkering down over the colder months. We see a lot of bee and wasp stings in the summer months. Dogs and cats like to chase moving objects, they’ll snatch at flies and spiders, and dogs will explore the garden and outdoors with their noses to the ground. The risk of a sting can be high and the younger and more inquisitive the pet, the more likely they will come across a stinging bug! The most common places to get stung are either on a pad or on the muzzle. A sting to the face can result in a dramatically swollen muzzle/lip, whereas a sting to the foot or pad might cause mild swelling, lameness or tenderness. Some dogs will get a more generalised allergic reaction with multiple raised skin lumps called wheals or hives that can appear all over their body.
Any sting should be monitored closely for signs of an allergic reaction Fortunately serious anaphylactic reactions are very rare. Severe signs could include difficulty breathing, diarrhoea, nausea, weakness or pale gums. In those situations prompt veterinary treatment is essential. If your pet has been bitten by a bee or wasp, in most cases anti-inflammatories or anti-histamines will treat the local signs of inflammation and prevent the further progression of symptoms. If a stinger is still in the skin then careful removal will prevent further release of the sting toxin. Any pet that has been stung should be monitored closely for signs of an allergic reaction. If a bee barb is seen, topical treatment with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda can help to neutralise the toxin. Any significant swelling is best dealt with by a trip to your vet.
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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. EVERY WEDNESDAY BEGINNERS MAT PILATES FOR LADIES Ashchurch Village Hall, GL20 8LA. Wednesdays 7.15pm (except every 2nd Wednesday of the month). Cost: £8. To Book: 0752 847 1091 or www.synergispilates.co.uk. 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.
3 JUNE COTSWOLD CLAPTON 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. 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. 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. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 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, 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 of the original West End production of The Audience, featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance, 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.
Vol unt eer wit h us a nd do som ethi ng a ma zi ng! If you have a few hours to spare each week, why not become an RDA Volunteer? No experience needed – we’ll train you on the job. For anyone with more experience, have you ever thought of teaching? Find out more on our website or give us a call, join us for a coffee and see our wonderful work.
• Call 01242 584420 to speak to Claire or Debbie • Visit www.cotswoldrda.org.uk Cotswold • Email info@cotswoldrda.org.uk Jackie Brutton Riding Centre, Prestbury Park Racecourse, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH
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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.
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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 Darkside, 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
from the champions of tribute, Queen II. Then you can dance the night away with music provided by the resident DJ. £38 per person. Bowden Hall, Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED. 01452 632632. MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT
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. 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. 17 JUNE QUEEN TRIBUTE Enjoy a divine three-course dinner followed by a breathtaking performance
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18-19 JUNE OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND LITTLEDEAN An eclectic range of gardens which should whet all appetites. Open from 11am-5pm. Entry £5, children free. For more information go to www.littledean.org. 21 JUNE THE DANISH GIRL
The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of Lili Elbe (Eddie Redmayne) and Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander) and directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Misérables). Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAs. 7.45pm. £7 (£6). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 23 JUNE SUMMER DREAMING
A fully choreographed homage to a bygone era when Elvis was king and all a girl dreamed about was becoming Prom Queen. Celebrate iconic music from the movies, musicals and pop sensations of the 50s & 60s – Peggy Lee, The Drifters, Patsy Cline, Ben E king, The Temptations, Cliff and more. Summer Dreaming is an interactive extravaganza, so be prepared to find your inner Teddy Boy, or Girl – come in fancy dress and sing along. 7.30pm. £20 (£18). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 24 JUNE OPEN GARDENS – MISERDEN PARK GARDENS Visitors to this Cotswold garden will be rewarded with rich, memorable views, shrubs, fine topiary, herbaceous borders and a newly planted parterre. The evening will include a special tour by the head gardener to take in the history and
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inspire. 4-7pm. £10 (under 16s free). For more details call 01458 383333 or visit www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk. 25 JUNE BEER COCKTAIL MAKING Two sessions – limited places. 5 uniques recipes to take home. In association with Chase Distillery. 3-5pm & 6-8pm. For more details call 01452 830222. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Gloucester GL17 0NG. hillsidebrewery.com. 26 JUNE GO WILD AT ROBINSWOOD HILL One of our biggest family events of the year! Spend a warm summers day outside enjoying a range of wildlife themed activities, fun for all ages. 11am-2pm. Free to enter, some activities charged. For more details please call 01458 383333 or visit www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.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. 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 details please call 01458 383333 or visit www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk. 5 JULY TRUMBO
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. 15-17 JULY POP UP SPA WEEKEND Day, Twilight and Weekend tickets available. Hot tubs, saunas, spa treatments and much more! Fri & Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. For more details call 01452 830222. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Near Longhope, Gloucester GL17 0NG. hillsidebrewery.com. 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. 30-31 JULY CIDER & CHEESE FESTIVAL
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,
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 more 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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Russia v Slovakia Romania v Switzerland France v Albania
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Italy v Sweden Czech Republic v Croatia Spain v Turkey
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Motoring with Luke Edwards
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 strategy to ensure (in Sport, Track and Drift modes) the exhaust pops, baubles and bangs like a rally car when driven hard. The Ford Focus RS project team planned from day one to minimise drag, maximise cooling of both the engine and the Brembo brakes, and make the car handle as well as possible. The 350PS Ecoboost 2.3 litre engine in the RS has come from the new Mustang and has been specifically tuned for 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 165mph.
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A highly engineered and well-built performance car The Ford Focus RS costs £31,000, which is a fantastic price for such a highly engineered and well-built performance car. With fast Fords in high demand on the classic market, it has made the case to buy a new one even more compelling. Ford have a global winner with the Focus RS (3000 pre-orders before the first car left the plant) and I feel they can sit back for the rest of the year and watch the awards roll in. The passion for heritage, designing iconic cars and the legacy they leave is all pervading at Ford – we can expect many more stunning performance cars in the next few years.
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Interior Design with Caron Burrows
Wall art and picture hanging Paintings and drawings can affect the way in which we perceive a room. If you’ve ever walked into a newly renovated house and felt something was missing, the chances are it was artwork. Paintings and prints can often be the missing piece of the jigsaw when it comes to finishing off your interior. Art comes our way in many shapes and forms. It does not need to be an expensive piece of fine art to add drama and impact to your home – how it is hung and where is the key.
turning this process around by choosing the wall art first, and use its colours as the inspiration for your room’s palette.
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In The Garden with Julia Smith
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.
A great selection available If you wish to put roses in the garden at this time of year there is no problem, as there is a really good selection available in pots from the nurseries or garden centres, and in a way it is easier to choose them when in bloom. Some roses only bloom once in the summer and some bloom continually, so that is something to check. Also some roses have no scent (who wants a rose with no scent?!). Some roses have more resistance to
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Autumn. Good plants for growing under roses are things like perennial Geraniums, the silver foliage of Nepeta x faassenii, or Salvia nemorosa, and the more compact lavenders.
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