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Welcome to March ... Spring has sprung and with Easter being early this year, there’s plenty for the whole family to do in March. Slimbridge Wetland Centre have a giant duck hunt for the children to get involved in, and Batsford Arboretum are hosting their own chicken hunt! The What’s On section is full of events and activities for you to enjoy. Kids can also get out and about in the garden and keep a look out for frogs and toads – read about them in our Wildlife Matters feature. Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 6th March so why not treat your mum by cooking her this month’s Delicious Dish or order a beautiful bouquet of flowers from The Flower Room.
Inside this month ... Food & Drink Delicious Dishes Cocktail Time Wild Food Foraging Mirror Mirror on the Wall Looking Good Feeling Great Pet Care Wildlife Matters What’s On Motoring Quick Crossword Homes & Gardens Interior Design In the Garden Sudoku Gadgets & Gizmos Word Search Money Matters Index, Competitions, Solutions
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Delicious Dishes with Helen Kingscott
Salmon and spinach puff pastry parcels These tasty little parcels are packed with goodness and flavour
Ingredients (serves 4): 225g fresh spinach; 4 salmon fillets; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 1 egg; 2 x 320g puff pastry sheets. Method: 1 Wash the spinach. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and a clove of garlic, lightly crushed. After a few seconds add the spinach. Season with salt and pepper, then cover. 2 Cook the spinach for a maximum of 3 or 4 minutes,
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then remove the lid, remove the garlic and add the toasted pine nuts. Stir and remove from heat. 3 At this point, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear the fillet on both sides in extra virgin olive oil. 4 Then prepare the pastry – you can make it yourself or purchase it ready made. This recipe uses ready made. 5 Cut the puff pastry sheets in half, place each salmon fillet towards the edge of each sheet and cover with the spinach and pine nuts. 6 Brush all around the pastry edge with egg, then fold the pastry over the salmon, sealing the edges with a round bladed knife. 7 Take a few small cuts in the dough so that the steam can escape during baking. Brush with egg. 8 Bake in 200ºC oven for 25 to 30 minutes. 9 When done, remove from the oven and serve.
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Cocktail Time with Lois Kingscott
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The Mojito was created on the island of Cuba and is one of the country’s cultural icons. Like the majority of cocktails, there are several stories surrounding its origin. One story links the drink to the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake, who was travelling to the city of Havana in the 1500s when an epidemic of scurvy and dysentery hit his ship. The local South American Indians were known to have remedies for tropical illnesses, so the ingredients were gathered from Cuba and formed into ‘El Draque’ – a cocktail of aguardiente (a crude form of rum), lime, sugar and mint. The lime juice would have helped significantly in fighting off the illnesses, and the mint and sugar helped to hide the harsh taste of the rum. Others say the drink was created thanks to the African slaves who worked in the Cuban sugar cane fields during the 19th century. Sugar cane juice called Guarapo was popular amongst the slaves and is often used to make mojitos. Ernest Hemingway became a big fan of the cocktail following a visit to a local Cuban bar called ‘La Bodeguita del Medio’. The mojito regained popularity in 2002 after it played a prominent role in a scene in the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’, with James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) using the drink to seduce Jinx (Halle Berry). Ingredients: 1½ limes, cut into slices or wedges; 20 fresh mint leaves; 2½ tsp granulated sugar; 65ml white rum; splash of soda water or lemonade; ice; fresh mint sprig to garnish. Method: 1 Place the limes, mint and sugar into a highball glass and mash with the end of a clean rolling pin to bruise the mint and release the lime juice. 2 Add the ice and pour over the rum. 3 Add soda water or lemonade to taste and stir well. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.
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Wild Food Foraging with Steven Hawley
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Hawthorn It’s usually at about this time of year, excluding this particular year where everything seems to have already sprung and died back, that the light at the end of winter’s dark tunnel should be in sight. Thoughts may occasionally drift to the garden shed where neglected tools, fading seed packets and wellies caked in last seasons dried mud lay forgotten in freshly spun cob webs. If you’re anything like me, you will try to put those trespassing notions of spring cleaning to one side for as long as possible and go back to nursing those mid winter munchies. But outside, Mother Nature is doing a little spring cleaning of her own by injecting some colour into a drab barren landscape.
Young leaves are edible and have a slightly nutty flavour It can still be pretty slim pickings this early in the year for a forager, but dotted through hedgerows are little flashes of green as Hawthorn trees awake from their hibernation. The young leaves of the Hawthorn are edible and have a slightly nutty flavour. They can be used to garnish a salad, much in the same way you might do so with coriander or rocket, or as a herb in cooking. They can be eaten raw, though frankly I find eating them like this to be a pretty unpleasant affair, as the leaves can be quite woody if not picked early enough. If I’m completely honest, I’m not all that sold on the flavour either. But just like any cuisine, there is always going to be something you put in your mouth that makes you curl your lip in horror, but perhaps you might find Hawthorn leaves to be rather palatable. Go for a walk in this early spring air and try some for yourself! Just because I don’t like them doesn’t mean you won’t. 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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Great fun for everyone! A recent study commissioned by the European Tour found “just over a fifth of the UK engaged with some form of golf over the last 12 months”. Not the old traditional golf of elite clubs, long rounds, little coaching and poor facilities – but a more modern, fun game. Golf where you can pay and play a “quick nine holes” if you’re short on time. Purpose built driving ranges open day and night, in all weathers. Coaching for everyone, whatever your age or ability designed around you having fun. Exactly the golf you’ll discover at Sherdons Golf Centre.
‘Fast becoming the county’s best golf facility’ It’s been just over a year since Richard Ballard PGA Professional and GGU County Coach (pictured) acquired Sherdons and he believes “it is well on the way to becoming the best golf facility in Gloucestershire”. Richard explains: “From my very first visit it was clear that Sherdons was a unique opportunity to give modern golfers exactly what they want. We all lead busy lives so a nine hole course is a real asset to golfers keen to have a game with little time to spare.” Sherdons has invested in new machinery, improving the greens, better drainage and now has ambitious plans to add new tees, upgrade bunkers and reshape holes to give golfers a real challenge. You can now
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also book your next tee time online (at www.sherdons.co.uk). Sherdons also boasts one of the best driving ranges in Gloucestershire at 325 yards long, 160 yards wide, with 26 bays and ample parking – there’s plenty of room for everyone. All the covered bays have been completely refurbished and in addition to PowerTees, TrueStrike mats that feel like you are playing off grass have been installed. Upgrading to Srixon two piece full flight range balls has made a real difference, as have new lights allowing busy golfers to practice until 9pm each day.
Play golf and make friends Richard is particularly keen to develop Sherdons as a great place to learn how to play better golf and make new friends. His lessons with full video, Flightscope and Boditrak analysis attract golfers of all standards from professional to first timers. In addition, he runs popular group sessions for
women only, seniors and adults – details of which can be found at www.sherdons.co.uk – as well as programmes aimed at juniors and the future of the modern game.
New members always welcome As well as being a successful pay and play golf course, Sherdons offers club membership and new members are always welcome. Members gain access to a CONGU recognised handicap, competitions and can get involved in a whole host of social events throughout the year. To attract as many golfers as possible there are special membership options for juniors of all ages as well as adults under 30 and 40 years old, and seniors. A TaylorMade authorised club-fitting location and shop stocking all the leading brands at competitive prices complete the centre as a must visit destination if you want to have some fun playing golf. For more details call 01684 274782.
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall... with Katie Pollard
Blue eyed beauty If the last time you whipped out your trusty blue eye shadow was for the school disco, then it’s time to update your old palette with a new, more refined blue. From navy to turquoise, blue is back. When it comes to eye make up of 2016, a hint of this colour is so in right now – whether that be drawn across your lids or brushed up your lashes, it’s the colour of the season.
tend to be scared of if they’re going down the blue route. Granted, it’s a bit unconventional, but it actually works really well on lots of different skin tones and that’s why this trend can be for everyone. Be sure to balance the bold appearance of a thick, electric blue liner with a fresh, otherwise-makeup-free face. This trend stands out well enough on it’s own, so there’s no need to overdo it with trying to apply too much make-up. Keep the skin fresh faced and moisturised to give that post-shower glow, creating the perfect clean canvas for the blue to stand out against.
Use different shapes and shades to keep the look interesting
Embrace an old trend with a new edge Colour blocking isn’t only back in fashion, it’s back in beauty too and that means it needs to be back in your make-up bag. Revive your teenage self and embrace an old trend with a new edge. Turquoise blue is a shade that most people
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There’s a shade for every individual style Otherwise known as ‘couture rock ’n roll’ at its finest, wearable and versatile. So if you want in, then start adding it to your everyday attire. Turquoise, royal, navy, ocean, sky, pastel… The shades are endless and there’s one for every individual style. Looking for an effortless way in? Nails are an easy entry point. The future’s looking bright this spring/summer, and this 2016 is looking blue…
A bright blue feline flick? Whyever not? It’s another great way to adapt this versatile trend and the perfect way to change up your cat-eye routine. Rotate in different shades of blue and various liner shapes to keep the look interesting. Think Studio 54 meets modern day diva! We saw bold-coloured eye make-up attempt to creep through last season, but it was a firm fixture on the catwalks this season, and now it’s all blue everything! Everyone from Marc Jacobs to Missoni, Jenny Packham to Chanel, this is (literally) one of the coolest revivals of the Nineties (yes, Nineties again!).
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Living Well
‘The Guys Upstairs’ is how Amanda Hart refers to the source of the spiritual guidance she receives. After a difficult life, and since her own near death experience in 2003, when she healed herself from meningitis septicaemia, she looked at how to enable others to do the same. Her techniques have helped many people overcome issues on physical, spiritual and emotional levels, and she is now dedicated to a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about coercive control. Conscious creativity is a practical approach to enable you to create from your true self, beyond your fears and anxieties. Julia McCutchen, author and intuitive mentor, brings you a workshop entitled Creative Awakening on 19th March to help you write or follow through on any creative process. Bypass your resistance, remain fully conscious whilst accessing deep levels of creativity and involving all aspects of yourself in the process. The award-winning author Linda Hoy will present a most intriguing-sounding talk on 21st March, concerning the disappearing rabbit, the vanishing cat and the dimensionhopping goldfish! She will enlighten us on why we are here and what happens when we die, ripping up distinctions between science and the spiritual, exploring with a razor sharp edge dark matter, multiple universes and consciousness. Prepare to be amazed.
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March brings no less than six guest speakers to the Isbourne’s doors! The much-loved spiritual scientist Dr David Hamilton is back on 4th March with a talk around the idea that you are a spiritual being having a human experience, and not the other way round. With a first class honours degree in Chemistry and years in the pharmaceutical industry, he now writes books and gives talks using science to inspire, fusing spiritual wisdom and biology. The spiritual head of the Sivananda Yoga Centres in London, New York and Delhi offers us a ‘Journey Through the Chakras’ on 6th March. Swami Saranada sheds new light on the chakras and how they affect and correspond to the emotional and spiritual challenges we all face in life.
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Looking Good, Feeling Great with Matt Wagstaff
The daily stretch Stretches are performed in many different ways – be it statically holding, dynamically moving or during yoga or Pilates. Stretching regularly is vital in keeping the body moving effectively, improving posture and general blood flow throughout the body. During daily life, through excess sitting, standing or poor movement patterns, we can develop poor posture and certain muscles are prone to getting tight. A stretch routine can help to counter these shortened muscles. Hold the stretches for 30-45 seconds each, making sure to breathe through the stretch, and gradually increase the stretch. At first the stretch may feel slightly uncomfortable, but this will ease as flexibility improves. Follow the stretches below, especially if you sit a lot, have rounded shoulders or a tilted pelvis.
1. The hip flexor or lunge stretch This stretch elongates the often over tight hipflexor muscles, often responsible for pulling the pelvis forward, especially with regular long sitting intervals.
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4. The side TFL stretch This stretch, performed in a seat or seated on the floor, stretches the TFL muscle, accompanied with the glute medius – a regular tight muscle in those with outer knee pain.
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Should I feed my dog raw? Raw food diets have gained increasing popularity in recent years. They are not new though – the ‘BARF’ diet (bones and raw food) has been popular in Australia for over 20 years. It seems they have gained more traction in recent times, in parallel with human diets like the ‘Paleo diet’, and they share a common theory that the diet of our ancestors is more ‘natural’ and appropriate than the modern processed equivalent. Devotees of the raw diets claim dogs are healthier, have better coats and digestion, and cleaner teeth/fresher breath. Commercial raw diets are generally high in protein and fat and commonly contain either whole or ground bone. There are some concerns though about whether they are all they are cracked up to be. Nutritionally the high fat content can cause issues for pets with digestive sensitivities and they can trigger pancreatitis in susceptible dogs. The high protein levels are not suitable for dogs with kidney or liver impairment and the nutritional content has also come under scrutiny with some diets having a poor balance of calcium and phosphorus. Too little calcium can lead to bone and dental weakness, but too much can result in developmental problems like hip dysplasia and cartilage defects.
Many pros and cons of a raw diet Most worryingly are the high levels of bacteria in raw food diets. These are not typically a huge issue for dogs as their short and rapid digestive systems will tolerate much more bacterial contamination than ours. However, the implications to us as pet owners are more significant. A recent study found 10% of raw diets contained Salmonella and 20% Listeria. The handling and preparation of these foods for our pets poses a potential risk of human infection – pregnant women or those with immune suppression in particular should avoid handling these foods. Raw bones are a mixed blessing. There is no doubt grinding on a raw bone is a great way for a dog to clean its teeth, but teeth fractures can result, some dogs become very protective or aggressive over bones and too much bone can cause constipation or blockages. Finally they can be an expensive way to feed a pet. Commercial raw diets are usually significantly more expensive than a good quality dry dog food diet. The raw diet for dogs has an understandable appeal based on a perception that it is more natural and wholesome. However, years of selective breeding have changed dogs significantly from their wolf ancestor. The cooking of food reduces bacterial and parasite contamination. Good quality commercial dog foods have been carefully formulated to get the right balance of nutrients for the different life stages of dogs. Interestingly, many captive wolves are fed a diet that contains both elements of raw meat and bones and commercial dog food as it has been recognised that a diet that was limited to raw meat alone resulted in poorer health and nutrition!
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Wildlife Matters with John Bromley
Beneficial pest control for your garden Much as frogs and toads are associated with water, they actually spend most of their lives away from it, preferring cool damp areas such as ditches, long grass and under sheds and compost bins. They are among the earliest of our wild creatures to start their breeding season whereupon they return annually to the same location, preferring still water to rivers. Unfortunately this annual mass migration from late January to March is a dangerous time for them because many become roaddeath victims in their bid to reach their desired water mass.
Garden ponds tend to come and go because different homeowners might not want to keep a water feature. However, because frogs and toads return to the same place each year to breed, they can become confused if their pond has been removed. They will still try to lay their eggs in the same area and can end up spawning in nearby puddles or water containers, which can quickly dry up. In such circumstances the spawn can be carefully put into a bucket and relocated to a safer mass of water. The eggs begin to hatch after four weeks and the water can become quite dark with many thousands of Frogs and toads become tadpoles swimming around. By about confused if their pond has seven weeks they will have grown their back legs, and by week ten the been removed front legs become visible whilst their A female frog will lay up to 2000 tails begin to shrink. At twelve weeks eggs held together in a gelatinous they will have become miniature floating mass called frogspawn, whilst versions of the adults. a toad will lay 1000-4000 eggs in a Be careful when cutting long double stranded ribbon reaching three metres in length, which is lawns during the summer wrapped around stems and leaves of At this stage the tiny frogs and toads water plants. Survival rate of tadpoles leave the water and begin feeding on is low with only 1 in 1000 frogs slugs, worms and insects, which reaching maturity, although toads are makes them very beneficial to the a bit more successful with around 40 garden where they keep pests down. It is worth being careful when cutting per 1000 surviving.
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lawns during the summer, especially where any grass has been allowed to get quite tall along a fence or hedge, creating an ideal moist habitat for them.
Create an accessible area with dense plant cover Being nocturnal feeders they spend their days hiding in such moist areas, so one way to encourage them into your garden is to create an accessible area with dense plant cover. Strawberry beds are popular with frogs and toads because the plants produce dense foliage, creating cool moist conditions at ground level, and you also have the benefit of fresh strawberries to enjoy. Frogs and toads share the same habitat yet they are quite different creatures. Common frogs are yellowgreen in colour and have smooth damp feeling skin, whilst toads have dry ‘warty’ skin. Toads are good at camouflaging themselves by varying their skin colour to match their habitat, so can range from pink to brown to grey. Female toads reach 90mm in size so are much larger than the males, which only reach about 60mm.
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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 MARCH THE LONDON INN Mother’s Day Special! 2 courses for £10 or 3 for £12.50. GOLD CUP WEEK – live music Tuesday and Thursday. Easter Sunday Roast £6.90 or £8 for the hungry! The London Inn, 195 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HU. 01242 525606. EVERY WEDNESDAY LADIES BEGINNERS MAT PILATES CLASS New Class starts after Easter. Wednesday 7.15pm (please check website for dates). Ashchurch Village Hall, Tewkesbury GL20 8LA. £8 per class (pay as you go) or £40 (course of 6) To book: 07528 471091 www.synergispilates.co.uk. 1-5 MARCH MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY
ith sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling you will be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day. In a world full of magic, fairies, vampires, love and romance, all brought to life by our uniquely talented dancers – will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again? 7.30pm (2.30pm matinees Wednesday and Saturday). atgtickets.com/venues/bristolhippodrome. 0844 871 3012. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ.
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1-31 MARCH DAFFODIL & EARLY MAGNOLIA MONTH March is the perfect time to see the host of golden daffodils in all their spring glory! Wander through swathes of yellow and enjoy the spring sunshine from beneath the glorious tree canopy. Batsford’s 73 species of Magnolia will also start to bloom, filling the Arboretum with clouds of pink and white. Please call for an update on 01386 701441 or visit www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, Batsford, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AD. 3 MARCH WELLS VIRTUOSI: A SPRING SERENADE
Brilliant young musicians from one of Europe’s foremost specialist music schools. Wells Cathedral School’s renowned ‘Virtuosi’ bring their world-leading music to Cheltenham in aid of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s Charities – Cotswold Riding for the Disabled and Maggies. Works by Elgar, Finzi, Holst, Suk and Dvorak. 7.30pm. £10. Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. Box Office open Monday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm. 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 6 MARCH MOTHERING SUNDAY AT BATSFORD Treat Mum to a day out at Batsford on Mother’s Day – mums get free entry to
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It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! 7.30pm (2.30pm matinees Weds and Sat). atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome. 0844 871 3012. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ.
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10 MARCH AS YOU LIKE IT Shakespeare’s comedy of love and change is broadcast from the National Theatre. With her father the Duke in exile, Rosalind and her cousin leave their lives in the court and journey into the Forest of Arden. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 12 MARCH CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR – IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE Conducted by John Holloway with David Whitehead (organ). A feast of music spanning five centuries, a menu to satisfy the most discerning of palates! 7.30pm. All Hallows, South Cerney. Advance tickets from Cirencester TIC, Lorna Eayrs 01242 603988 or www.cantores.net – £12, £10 concessions, u16s FOC or £15 on the door. CRANE SPECIAL BIRD WATCH MORNING Go in search of the Common cranes on the reserve with one of the wardens. This time of year is fantastic for watching these striking birds and admiring their dancing and displays. Warm clothing and boots or wellies needed. 8-10.30am. £15.95 includes tea/coffee and a bacon roll. Please book in advance – email events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk or call 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. GL2 7BT.
13 MARCH THE HOLLIES No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their classics – ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘Carrie Anne’, ‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother’ and many more hits in a brilliant two-hour Hollies celebration. 7.30pm. 0844 871 3012. For more details visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristolhippodrome. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 15-18 MARCH RACE WEEK AT THE BREWERY
As thousands flock to the races in March, The Brewery will be playing host to a cracking Irish party, complete with live
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Figaro, a quick-witted barber, agrees (for a generous sum) to help Count Almaviva woo Rosina, the closely-guarded ward of the greedy Doctor Bartolo, who fancies her and her substantial inheritance for himself. Together, the lovers and their friseur plot an escape that involves bribery, subterfuge and numerous comic disguises along the way. 7.15pm. 0844 871 3012. For more details visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ.
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An irresistibly funny and unforgettable musical! The first ever UK tour of the worldwide smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! premieres at The Bristol Hippodrome from 25th March to 7th May 2016. Join the ultimate feel-good party at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise. To date, it has been seen by more than 60 million Whatever age you are, you can’t help much-loved music and a feel-good people in 49 productions in 16 but have the time of your life at story. We’re looking forward to MAMMA MIA! welcoming new audiences, as well different languages. as those who would love to see it A celebration of again, to come and join us for the much-loved music party.” With music and lyrics by Benny A feel-good hit Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Steve Jones, Marketing Manager of MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd The Bristol Hippodrome said: “We are and choreographed by Anthony Van thrilled to be welcoming MAMMA Laast. The production is designed by MIA! back to The Bristol Hippodrome, Mark Thompson, with lighting design having been visited by the by Howard Harrison, sound design by International Tour in 2007. The show Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken, was a feel-good hit with audiences and musical supervision, additional and we’re hugely proud to be the material and arrangements by inaugural venue on MAMMA MIA’s exciting new UK tour.” Martin Koch. Creator and Producer Judy Craymer Tickets start from just £15 with A story of love, friendship said: “It’s fabulous that the first ever concessions for some performances. UK tour of MAMMA MIA! will debut For more details or to buy tickets visit and identity in Bristol. It’s an exciting new journey www.atgtickets.com/bristol or call Set on a Greek island paradise, a for the show with its celebration of 0844 871 3012. story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the party continues at The Bristol Hippodrome, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. The Local Answer
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Easter at The Bird
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The Bird Park’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on the 26th and 27th of March has become a must do event for Easter and this year is no exception with face painters at hand and a beautifully themed marquee ready to host a very unusual tea party. For those that would like to make a mask to wear for lunch, visit the craft tent first and we will help you make it – what more can you ask for? The birds and deer are all quite used to seeing Alice and her friends around the park on these event days so be sure to look out for them and take some photos! The ticket price includes all of the above and entry to the park. There will be additional hot food available for adults to purchase. Places are limited so either call us on 01452 812727 or book online.The Mad Hatter’s Marquee can also be hired for children’s birthday parties for up to 25 children.
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d & Deer Park What’s on at the Visitor Centre The Bird Park’s new Visitor Centre has been a real hit since it opened in 2015. With the beautiful balconies looking over the reindeer enclosure, where else would you like to enjoy a cappuccino and a tasty treat with family and friends? It’s comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere and there is a lovely gift shop for you to browse at your leisure. On the 27th March there will be artists and sculptures inside the park giving tips and helping children and adults get back into art (this is all included in the admission price).
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It is a beautiful place to spend a special family day or gathering with a difference – or perhaps hire it for a really special Mothers Day! Catering can be included in the hire price for all events booked in advance. For more details visit www.thebirdpark.com.
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16 MARCH GROW YOUR OWN VEG... AND HAVE FUN! Known for her involvement with BBC 2’s Gardeners’ World and BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, Pippa Greenwood hosts an interesting talk on successfully growing great tasting, superfresh vegetables at home. At Batsford Arboretum from 3-5pm. Tickets cost £15 per person. To book call 01386 701441. Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton-inMarsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AD. 16 & 19 MARCH THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
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VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR GLOUCESTER Over 40 stalls of vintage and handmade fashions, homewares and everything in between plus some antiques and collectables. Live vintage-inspired entertainment all day. Vintage beauty, tearoom, classic cars plus lots more. A great day out event for everyone. 10am–4pm. £1 entry, kids free. Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN. HANGMEN
The Almaviva household is fleeing the chaos of the Revolution, pursued by the evil Major who is plotting to kill them all. Meanwhile, the Count and Countess are scandalised by the revelation of each others’ infidelities. They finally return to what remains of the Almaviva residence, and the Count and Countess are reconciled with one another, and with their fate, as revolutionary troops advance. 7.15pm. atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome. 0844 871 3012. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 19 MARCH CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR – IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE Conducted by John Holloway with David Whitehead (organ). A feast of music spanning five centuries, a menu to satisfy the most discerning of palates! 7.30pm. St John Baptist Church, Cirencester. Advance tickets from Cirencester TIC, Lorna Eayrs 01242 603988 or www.cantores.net – £12, £10 conc, u16s FOC or £15 on the door.
In the Almaviva Castle, the wedding day of servants Figaro and Susanna is fraught with complications. Figaro must ward off the advances of the duenna, Marcellina, while Susanna must find a way to avoid her lecherous master. 7pm. 0844 871 3012. For more details visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ.
Olivier and Academy Award® winner Martin McDonagh returns to the West End with Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play Hangmen, starring David Morrissey, Andy Nyman and Johnny Flynn and broadcast live to cinemas by National Theatre Live. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.
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25 MARCH – 10 APRIL THE GIANT DUCK HUNT
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A group of giant ducks will be landing at Slimbridge this Easter holidays, can your family spot them all? Pick up an activity sheet on arrival then set off on a fun hunt which will take you all round the grounds. Spot them all and receive a yummy treat on your return. This Easter holiday there will also be some fun easter arts and crafts so you can make something to take home. While you are on the hunt keep an eye out for ducklings, handfeed some geese and go to hear an otter talk. 9.30am – 5pm. Price included in normal admission. 01453 891223. events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk. WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. GL2 7BT.
You may have heard of an Easter Egg hunt, now find the chickens that laid them! They’re all hiding in the Arboretum – simply mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child, plus Arboretum admission fee (children must be accompanied by an adult). No need to book, just turn up and enjoy! www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AD. 25 MARCH – 7 MAY MAMMA MIA Join the ultimate feel-good party at Mamma Mia!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Various dates and times. 0844 871 3012. atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios present an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada. From 1pm join Art Playground in the theatre foyer for super hero craft activities before the film starts at 2pm. Tickets £7. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 17 APRIL VALE COUNTRY FAIR & POINT TO POINT HORSE RACES At Andoversford, GL54 4LQ. Adults £10, children free. Free parking. Trade Stands welcome. valecountryfair.info. 01989 720335.
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A classic investment The last few years have seen a huge increase in the price of classic cars – a trend which gives no sign of letting up. A factor is the low UK interest rates meaning people with savings are looking to invest elsewhere. Classic cars or even future classics offer the opportunity to own a tangible asset and live a dream. They are an asset you can enjoy at the weekends and on days off, whereas the latest investment bond is rather a dry subject for discussion in the pub.
A cracking investment that has rocketed in value A friend of mine is a Car Parts Manager and over the years has built up a stable of future classics. He has a Ford Escort Cosworth, Ford Focus RS, Jaguar XJS convertible and a rather ropey early Range Rover. The Ford Escort has already proved a cracking investment and has rocketed in value from his initial £8,000 investment to well over £30,000. My friend has done several things to help his investment grow. One is collecting history to support the car. You can try contacting previous owners of the vehicle, which is a challenge – long standing dealerships can sometimes help, but the internet can prove a most valuable resource. A search on Ebay can often provide original sales brochures and advertising – elements that bring to life the past of the car. Internet auction sites can also be used to source original parts that are missing.
Fill your diary with tours, shows and track days Joining an owners club that represents your pride and joy can also open up a vast source of knowledge and before long your diary will soon fill up with tours, shows and even track days. Organisations such as HERO – the Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (www.heroevents.eu) – hold fabulous Regularity and Classic Rallies throughout the year. I myself invested in a BMW M3 E46, seen as a benchmark car for its era, and with careful professional storage I have seen its market value increase. 2016 marks the centenary year for BMW as a marque, so my car will get a trip to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and the BMW Club GB have arranged several large celebration events. I was recently in conversation with Fuzz Townsend who is the mechanic
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Make for some fun and memorable days With wise investment, a classic or future classic car can be fun, open up totally new friendships and make for some memorable days. One thing I have learnt is to buy a usable classic – something happy to wear the patina of age. This is why marques with a rallying heritage, such as the pre-996 Porsche 911’s or 60s/70s Alfa-Romeo’s, are so popular. They look great turning up at any event with mud splashes up the side and the odd bit of paint missing!
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Turning a rental property into your home There are many options available to help you add your individual stamp to your rental property. Remember to keep the landlord on your side and make sure you are clear about any restraints in place regarding changes you can or cannot make. Agree a budget between you and your partner or housemates – how much you spend will depend on how long you are intending to stay. With these points in place you are ready to enjoy the process of turning your rental property into your home.
Look at the whole property as one space Replace all door handles, light switches, bathroom fittings and handles on kitchen cupboards. This allows you to introduce your own style, but all items can be easily switched back when you leave.
obvious functional use, plus they look great in any setting. Wall hung and free standing signs with phrases such as “Home Sweet Home” will give an instant feeling of safety and comfort.
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The greatest pleasures in being a gardener! Spring is definitely in the air! It is amazing how quickly everything starts to grow now, especially if we have a few sunny, mild days. Now is the time to prune your bush-roses (hybrid teas and floribundas) if you haven’t done so already. Cut off all the spindly twigs and anything dead, damaged or diseased. Cut to an outward facing bud leaving about 2.5cm of last year’s growth on weaker stems and a bit more on stronger stems. Shrub roses don’t need such drastic pruning and with these, if they are looking a bit congested, cut out about one third of the thickest oldest branches
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Putting a value on money I've just returned from a week’s break in the sunshine – well deserved some might say. I think so anyway! I booked through an agent, whose service was poor, although they actually made all the bookings safely so it worked in the end. But they made me answer so many questions about what I wanted to spend that it set me thinking about the value of money and more particularly how it is perceived by different people. The only week available to me was half term, so it was already nearly twice as expensive to fly and stay anywhere. I knew that by flying with a so-called low cost carrier I would be charged for everything from a tissue to blow my nose to the bags I wanted to take on the plane. But even that turned into a fascinating conversation at the airport and on the plane. Perfectly happy to pay half term prices (do they have a choice with the new rules of missing school time?), parents were refusing their children a drink because it was too expensive. Hello! You’ve just booked a family holiday, got the kids up at an ungodly hour to get the 6.15am flight and ordered 200 cigarettes from duty free. Yet when the poor child is thirsty, it’s no go.
We may have our priorities all wrong We seem to pay out on the bigger items in our budget without spending more than what seems to be cursory time on decision making, whereas when it comes to spending a few pennies, it’s as if the bank has called in the overdraft. I think we may have our priorities all wrong. I might concede that people take their time over house buying, which is obviously the number one expense. But then again I don’t think that applies universally. But what about the car, which for most is the number two cost? How many did you test drive or have mechanically checked before you bought it? And then you have the cheek to complain when it breaks down within the first few months. And how much do you spend on looking after it once you’ve bought it? The same applies to holidays. They cost a fortune, even in weeks other than half term, but we still don’t do it properly because we think it’s too expensive to make sure that little Johnny or Josephine has the best time and therefore you get value for money. Value isn’t just for you; it’s for all those around you too. Look after the pennies I hear some of you quote. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly would be my robust response. Enjoy your time when you manage to get away this year and make sure you do the holiday justice.
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