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Welcome to October ... We visited New Start Cat Rescue – the winner of our recent ‘TLA Charity’ competition – to present them with a cheque and to find out how the money would be put to good use. Find out more about the centre and its current lodgers inside, as well as how you can help support the charity. We have even more fantastic holidays featured this month, including a huge selection of theatre trips to entertain the whole family. From The Lion King and Aladdin, to Wicked and Thriller, there’s something for everyone. We also have a visit to vibrant Galway, a classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities, and the opportunity to discover a hidden corner of Portugal brimming with fascination and interest. If you have found inspiration in our suggestions but fancy a trip elsewhere, check out the hundreds of holidays and trips online at www.newmarket.travel/laa Halloween is fast approaching and the kids will be wanting to create scary pumpkin carvings to decorate the house. So why not use the leftovers to cook up a batch of tasty soup? You can use butternut squash or pumpkin in this month’s Delicious Dish – it’s a lovely warming meal to enjoy after an evening of trick-ortreating!

Inside this month ... Delicious Dish 5 Cocktail Time 6 Competition Winner! 13 What’s On 15 TLA Travel 17-19 Homes & Gardens 20 In the Garden 23 Interior Design 27 Sudoku 30 Quick Crossword 31 Word Search 32 Index, Competitions, Solutions 34

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Delicious Dish with Helen Kingscott

Butternut squash and red lentil soup We usually cook this soup with pumpkin, but as we make the recipes in advance, it was a little too early for pumpkin season. Butternut squash is a great alternative. If the kids want to make carvings this Halloween, why not use the leftover flesh to create this hearty, warming soup? Ingredients: 1tbsp and 1tsp olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; approximately 800g chopped butternut squash flesh, plus the seeds; 100g split red lentils; ½ small pack thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to serve; 1 litre hot vegetable stock; pinch of salt and sugar; 50g crème fraîche, plus extra to serve.

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Method: 1 Heat the tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Fry the onions until they soften and start to turn golden. Stir in the garlic, butternut squash, lentils and thyme, then pour in the stock. Season, cover and simmer for 2025 mins until the lentils and vegetables are tender. 2 Meanwhile, wash the butternut squash seeds. Remove any flesh and dry them with kitchen paper. Heat the teaspoon of oil in a non-stick pan and fry the seeds until they start to jump and pop. Stir often, but cover the pan in between to keep them from jumping out. When the seeds look nutty and toasted, add a pinch of salt and sugar, and stir well. 3 Blend the cooked butternut squash mixture in a food processor until smooth, then add the crème fraîche and blitz again. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. 4 Serve with a spoonful of crème fraîche, a few thyme leaves and the toasted seeds scattered on top. KM

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Lois and Tiffany present the cheque to Jackie with a little help from Newt!

Congratulations! A great big high five to all of you who entered our ‘TLA Charity’ competition back in August. We had a fantastic response, which shows how much the Gloucestershire community supports its great local causes. The lucky winner of the £1,000 prize was New Start Cat Rescue, nominated by one of their supporters, Tiffany Caucutt. Both Tiffany and Jackie, who runs the charity, were over the moon and couldn’t thank us and Albany Windows enough. New Start Cat Rescue helps unwanted cats and kittens of any age to get a new start in life – whether that’s neutering and returning ferral cats to their normal colonies, or finding loving family homes for abandoned kittens. They encourage responsible cat ownership, offer advice to owners, promote regular vaccination and worming programs, and encourage neutering and microchipping when the cats are old enough. This money will go towards helping rescue and rehome the 60 cats and kittens the charity helps every single month. So from Jackie, Tiffany, the volunteers and, of course, the gorgeous cats and kittens – thank you! To find out more about New Start Cat Rescue and how you can support them, please call Jackie on 07510 134805 or visit www.newstartcatrescue.org.uk. Photos from top left to top right: Marie giving a big high five, Tom guarding the cheque, Lois cuddling Topsey and Turvey, curious Marie, Tiffany with Topsey and Turvey, Helen and Eddie, Oreo, Tom looking pretty in pink, Amy can’t wait to tuck into the Champagne!

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A beautiful girl journeys through the magical world of an enchanted mirror, eats a poisoned apple and encounters hiphopping dwarves all to find her Prince Charming. Based on the traditional Brothers Grimm story, this spellbinding treat will dazzle the whole family. 5pm. £19 (£18, children £14). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 12 OCTOBER RSC LIVE: KING LEAR

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29 OCTOBER AUTUMN SALE Cakes, tombola, raffles, crafts, jams and marmalade, gifts, bric-a-bac, bottle stall, refreshments, etc. 9am to 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Charlton Kings. Admission: 50p. All proceeds to the Cheltenham General League of Friends. 30 OCTOBER CHELTENHAM CONTEMPORARY CONCERTS: POMEGRANATE PIANO TRIO For the first concert in Cheltenham Music Society’s contemporary series, this exciting Piano Trio give a concert of twentieth century British music. In the Prince Michael Hall. 3pm. £10 (on the door only). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. LIZ PICHON: TOM GATES’ BRILLIANT BANDS AND DOODLE TOUR

Join Liz Pichon, the creator of the bestselling Tom Gates books, in a funpacked, interactive, music, monster and drawing event. Here’s your chance to ask

Liz questions about Tom’s world and how it all began. 5pm. £12 (Family of four £40). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 6 NOVEMBER LADIES OF SWING FT. THE HONEYBIRDS Revisit your favourite swing hits of the 1920s to 1950s in this lively, feel-good show starring close-harmony specialists The Honeybirds, including songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone and the Andrews Sisters. 5pm. £16. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002. 12 NOVEMBER ULTIMATE BOWIE

David Bowie is widely regarded as one of the most influential innovators on the music scene in nearly five decades and his sudden death touched people all over the world. Ultimate Bowie pays tribute in a

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A good time for fruit trees This month sow some of the sweetpeas I suggested you bought last month in pots made of the inside of toilet rolls, lined with a bit of newspaper to stop the compost falling out the bottom. Soak seeds overnight and plant two per roll, using seed compost that you can buy at garden centres. Water in and leave to germinate inside at 18-22°C. Once germinated, pinch out the smaller plants and move them outside to a sunny cold frame. They will be ready to plant into their position in the spring.

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Wash and relax with peace of mind For some of us the bathroom no longer holds the charm it once did. Gone are the days of soaking in the bath, and practicality has become foremost in our minds … “We got in the bath, but how on earth are we getting out?” We specialise in taking baths out and replacing them with low level shower cubicles. All cubicles are designed with safety and comfort so you can wash and relax with peace of mind that getting out will be easy.

Unobtrusive mobility solutions Our goal is to design your bathroom so that you can walk in without even realising it has been altered to meet your mobility needs. We provide unobtrusive mobility solutions from a simple grab rail, high raise comfort WC pan, slip-resistant flooring, easy to use taps and much more, and it’s all fitted by our own inhouse work force – no sub-contractors!

At Severn Vale Bathrooms we never use tiles, but instead opt for easy clean UPVC panels. There are numerous colours and designs to choose from. The benefits of panels are that there is no grout to discolour, they reduce condensation and, above all, they are low maintenance. So, if your bathing needs are changing and your bathroom needs a revamp, visit our extensive showroom and see what we can offer, or alternatively call for a free quotation.

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Interior Design with Caron Burrows

Choose your interiors style Most of us gravitate to our own likes and dislikes when it comes to choosing a style for the place we call home. Interiors are portrayed in various styles – contemporary, coastal, country, eclectic, industrial, Scandinavian and shabby chic, to mention just a few. Join me over the following months to assist you choosing or identifying a design style for your home. This month we are talking about Contemporary Design.

towards minimalism by keeping clutter to a minimum. Kitchen surfaces should be mostly clear and shelves not muddled with knick knacks and books. Clean line storage is the key and the first step to completing a contemporary style.

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Colour choices should be exciting and used in an original, eye-catching way. Black and white is a classic colour scheme that never grows old and works well in a bold contemporary home. Don’t be afraid to try these colour choices in a child’s room. Pastels and sugary shades will easily lift your scheme, whilst adding a modern edge to your home. Do not be tempted to use too many colours – limit your choice to just two or three.

Contemporary style is about now – a contemporary home expresses this through its finish and fabric, as well as its furniture, latest building techniques and architectural ideas. The contemporary look provides the excitement of new and modern – perhaps being the first to have the latest sofa or latest gadget. It’s about incorporating state of the art fixtures and fittings that look amazing, but also work to improve the quality of our lives.

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moment and now, or cleverly updated classics that have been repainted or reupholstered to meet the needs of modern and contemporary. Look for tactile fabrics and finishes, such as linen, wool, velvet and silk, which will add texture.

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Ask yourself before each design decision: “Would my Gran like this?” If Cut down on the clutter Your chosen furniture should be all the answer is a big fat NO, the chances A contemporary home often moves about designs that are up to the are it is contemporary!

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Is your bathroom looking tired?

With time, your bathroom will begin to show its age. Start afresh with a brand new look, and take advantage of the opportunity to include the latest ideas in bathroom design:

• Redesign your layout to make best use of space available • Increase storage with built in units • Hide ugly pipework under the floor • Warm your feet with underfloor heating • Change your bath for a large walk in shower

Choose from well known quality brands. Tiles, wallboards, mirrors and accessories complete the look. We offer a free design and advice service, supply the goods and will arrange installation by an experienced installer if required. 30+ years of experience in bathroom industry, based in the Cotswolds. Recent bathroom project completed for Mr & Mrs Gill, Chalford

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Subtle designs for your individual needs Lifestyle Bathrooms is a local business based in Chalford near Stroud, specialising in bathrooms where easy access is needed. As we get older, we all find it that little bit harder to climb in and out of the bath. Losing your balance, experiencing difficulty getting up from the toilet, and finding stiff taps difficult with arthritic hands are all problems that can be solved very easily with a little help from Lifestyle Bathrooms. The company’s main clientele are retired, and often people who have difficulty getting around their home, as well as out and about. Lifestyle Bathrooms offer an

‘at home’ service whereby they visit your home to measure and design your bathroom to suit all your individual needs, the space available and your budget. From easy access showers and comfort height toilets, to single touch push button electronic showers, designer Rex (pictured) can help you to achieve your perfect bathroom. The team at Lifestyle Bathrooms want to enable their clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possibile, and strive to create subtle designs that other family members or carers can use.

A recent project

anti-slip mosaic tile was used over the shower drain area. Metro style Lifestyle Bathrooms has recently white tiles on the walls completed completed a project for a client in the modern fresh look to the new Stonehouse who needed a room. bathroom with a new fresh look. Before The old suite was looking jaded, and the client could no longer safely use the bath. She decided she would like a wet room with level access and white tiling on the walls to give a brighter, more spacious feel.

with her new wet room, which was installed to a high standard by one of Lifestyle Bathrooms’ regular fitters. After

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Rex suggested adding some underfloor heating to bring additional warmth to the room, and to help with drying off any water splashes that could arise during showering. Wood effect tiles were installed on the main floor, and an

The WC was installed with two drop down support rails on either side. With this type of back to wall pan, the cleaning is simple, meaning there are no dirt traps behind. The shower was finished with a single easy clean glass panel, a luxury fold-down wall mounted shower seat, and the shower was positioned so that the client could operate it from a seated position if required. The client was delighted

With access to a huge selection of quality brands, Lifestyle Bathrooms can offer a wide range of extras, including coordinating tiles and decorative wallboards, radiators, light fittings and extractor fans. Rex has over 30 years experience in the industry, giving him the edge when it comes to product knowledge. If you suffer with a disability or chronic illness and the bathroom will be for your own use, you may qualify for a VAT free purchase and installation. For example, those

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with arthritis may need a walk-in-bath or grab rails to provide stability and extra safety. There are many products available to make life easier when you use your bathroom, and if your health problems mean you need some alterations, Lifestyle Bathrooms can arrange the zero rating for you. Most large online bathroom suppliers are unable to provide this added benefit. If you’d like Lifestyle Bathrooms to design your dream bathroom at a great value, give Rex a call.

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