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Spring is finally here and now is the time to get out in the countryside and enjoy the beautiful plants bursting into life. Steve Hawley talks us through identifying Wild Garlic in ‘Wild Food Foraging’, while Julia Smith’s ‘In the Garden’ article explains how we can enjoy the beautiful nodding heads of bluebells in our own gardens.

Woodland and garden birds also become more vocal at this time of year, and Jenny Stevens shares how you can identify their individual calls and voices in ‘Wildlife Matters’.

The Bird and Deer Park at Prinknash is hosting its annual Mad Hatter ’s Tea Party Event this month, with face painters, refreshments and lots of excting activities for little ones! Our What’s On section is packed full of Easter activities and other events for the whole family to enjoy, so get out and about this April and enjoy all that spring has to offer!

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Within their rations sailors had lemons and limes to prevent scurvy and liquor for something to drink . The liquor, watered down with lemon juice, brought about an early version of the Sour. When brought to shore, this concept became popular and developed to the sour cocktail we now know. Egg white was added at a later stage as a creamy, frothy element to help the cocktail go down smoother and make it look better. This is sometimes called a Boston Sour.

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I’m a very furry individual, I have been known to fatten up ahead of winter, and my mood in the mornings has often been described as grizzly. It’s probably no surprise then that whenever I catch a waft of Allium Ursinum while walking through woodland, I can’t help but spend a moment trying to track it down.

Often referred to as Wild Garlic or Bear’s Garlic, due to the brown bear ’s appetite for this plant , it has been used throughout history as an ingredient in the kitchen and it’s easy to get creative with. I’m no chef, but I’m planning to experiment a little and see if I can use the leaves to make a Wild Garlic version of the Greek dish, stuffed vine leaves.

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Primarily, the flowers of Wild Garlic look like a sparkler on bonfire night , whereas Lily of the Valley has bell shaped flowers.

Another good way to check if it’s the right plant is to crush the leaves with your fingers and smell for that garlic aroma. But make sure that the lingering smell of a previously correctly identified plant isn’t masking the lack of odour on subsequent identifications. My advice is to find the correct plant and harvest only from that source to reduce the risk of an accidental poisoning. But please please don’t pick any of the plant if you’re not 100% sure you’ve correctly identified it.

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M ethod: Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan 140°C, gas mark 3) and line the base of a 22cm round tin with non-stick baking paper. Put the apricots in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat so they simmer gently for 20 minutes then turn off the heat and leave to cool for a little while.

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processor on slow. Fold in the ground almonds, flour, cinnamon and the vanilla extract. Scrape into the lined tin and smooth the surface.

3 To make the crumble topping, blitz the flour with the butter to crumbs in a food processor (or rub them together using your fingertips). Tip the topping into a bowl, add the demerara sugar, oats and flaked almonds and mix lightly.. Next, add a few drops of water. Shake the bowl a little – or run a fork through the mixture – so t h a t s o m e o f t h e c r u m b s s t i c k to g e t h e r l i k e s m a l l pebbles. This will give a more interesting mix of textures.

4 Drain the apricots, then roughly chop them and scatter on top of the cake mixture in the tin, followed by the c r u m b l e t o p p i n g . F i n i s h by s p r i n k l i n g a p i n c h o f cinnamon and a little more demerara sugar on top of the crumble. Bake the cake for about an hour, checking for doneness with a skewer. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside. Dust with a little icing sugar and slice as required.

Once baked, the cake will keep well for a couple of days.

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It’s a question many people ask – how do you keep a car clean with the minimum of fuss?

Well there’s the car wash, but from a young age I was freaked out by the l a r g e b r u s h e s s we e p i n g o ve r m y head. It felt like monkeys climbing all over the car at the safari park!

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Then pick up fresh soapy water from the wash bucket.

You will soon build up a pattern. This method reduces the mud you drag b a c k o n to t h e c a r a n d e n s u r e s harmful grit stays in the rinse bucket.

Look at the bottom of the wash b u c k e t a n d i t h a s s t a ye d p e r f e c t l y clean.

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wipe over with the cloth to dry them.

The use of the spray helps reduce the damage caused by any loose material not washed away previously. My dad always used a Chamois leather, however these end up literally as hard as leather! The Chamois also has no pile to catch any stray grit and can drag it across the paint.

cloths to keep it in tip top condition. A quick wipe over once a week for 10 m i n u te s i s a l l t h a t i s n e e d e d d u r i n g the spring or summer. Jay Leno, the American chat show host and avid car collector, rarely washes his cars. He only ever uses a detailing spray as a way of avoiding rust and protecting the electrics.

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The difference; normal wax is based on natural products, will last a few weeks and burns off easier in the sun, whereas a synthetic sealant will last for a few months and will not burn off so quickly, it’s slightly harder to apply and will feel a bit sticky. Both of these waxes offer a sacrificial layer that p ro te c t s t h e f i n i s h y o u h av e s p e n t ages gaining with the wash and p o l i s h , a n d a l s o f i l l s i n a ny f i n e scratches.

After this, I recommend a detailing spray containing wax and microfibre

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W Waltz altz iinto nto V Vienna ienna Vienna is a classic weekend or week’s destination that is also a great day out if you’re holidaying elsewhere in Austria or even down the Danube in Slovakia…

Its 09:00. You’ve caught one of the city’s ‘Park and Rides’ into the centre (don’t even think about trying to park in central Vienna), disembarked from t h e h yd r o fo i l o r a r r i ve d a t W i e n Hauptbahnhof. Here are some suggestions for a day in Waltz City..

Start with coffee and Sachertorte.

The famous venues are Hotel Sacher Wien or Demel, but they can be a bit ‘touristy’. Instead, try Konditerai Heiner on Wollzeite near the cathedral, or Café Votiv. Then buy some delicious Mozartkugeln (‘Balls’) for later…

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a ro m a n t i c s t ro l l by t h e D o n a u k a n a l and admire the stunning graffiti art before reaching the famous Prater Park and testing your head for heights on the Wiener Reisenrad – the 65m big wheel made famous in 1949’s ‘The Third Man’. By the way, the Third Man M u s e u m o n P r e ss g a s s e 2 5 i s a l s o worth visiting.

If heights aren’t your thing, the popular Zeiss Planetarium is nearby.

Other great family entertainments near central Vienna include the Haus des Meeres (Aqua Terra Zoo), the food and vintage stalls of the Naschmarkt, and the Schönbrunn Palace – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

All this exploring is sure to build your appetite, and Vienna has a great range of places to eat at every price. The city can be pricy, and there are tourist traps, but be reassured that at the time of writing, TripAdvisor’s top rated restaurant was the ‘one -€’ Schactelwirt on Jugendgasse 5. As we always say, TripAdvisor is your friend and rarely disappoints.

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As you board your train, return to your car or catch the hydrofoil back to Bratislava, we’re sure you’ll already be planning a longer visit – we did!

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ROTARY CONCERT AT TEWKESBURY ABBEY Featuring Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, Gloucestershire Youth Wind Band and Gloucestershire Youth Choir. This concert will include the first local performance of a new commission by Philip Harper that the Orchestras will be performing at the Royal Albert Hall in November. 7.30pm.

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Come and see the wonderful display of spring flowering plants at the Cheltenham Horticultural Society’s 75th annual spring show. There will be stalls selling crafts and plants, many of which are not available in garden centres and supermarkets.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: TWELFTH NIGHT A joyous new production with Tamsin Greig as a transformed Malvolia, in a twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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8-9 8-9 APRIL APRIL SHIPTON QUILTERS EXHIBITION Rendcomb College, Rendcomb, Cirencester GL7 7HA . Saturday 8th 10am-5pm, Sunday 9th 10am-4pm. Entry £4, U16s free. Quilt displays, demonstrations, traders, sales table, raffle. Refreshments and parking available. Shiptonquiltgroup@gmail.com 8-23 APRIL APRIL 8-23 DUSTY’SS GIANT DUCK HUNT A group of GIANT ducks will be landing at Slimbridge this Easter holidays with our very own Dusty Duck – can your family find them all? Pick up an activity sheet on arrival then set off on a fun hunt which takes you all round the grounds. Included in admission price. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900.

THE BIG BATSFORD CHICKEN HUNT!

You may have heard of an Easter Egg hunt – now find the chickens that laid them! Simply mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child (plus entrance fee). All children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book , just turn up and enjoy! Batsford Arboretum, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AD. EGGCELLENT EASTER ADVENTURE AT AT GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL Do you know what happened on the very first Easter Day? Explore this amazing building with your friends and family to find the answer. The Easter Trail can be collected from a Cathedral Welcomer and is absolutely FREE to enjoy. When you’ve completed the trail visit the shop and claim a tiny egg!. Gloucester Cathedral, College Green GL1 2LX. 01452 768928.

EASTER TRAIL

Come to Over Farm during the Easter holidays to take part in our children’s Easter trail – fun for all the family! The trail will take you on a short walk around the farm so look out for our friendly animals and don’t forget your wellies!

Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester GL2 8DB. 01452 341510.

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APRIL 9 APRIL OPENING EVENT AT BERKLEY

King Henry VIII, Queen Ann Boleyn and their courtiers welcome visitors back to the Castle for the 2017 season. Watch Medieval Falconry Displays on our Lower Lawns, and meet our falconer and his wonderful birds of prey. Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 110-17 0 -17 APRIL APRIL EASTER EGG HUNT Easter wouldn’t be Easter without an Easter Egg Hunt! Come and search for eggs all over our magical woods at Puzzlewood. High up the trees or perhaps down in our mossy gulleys. Find them all and complete the puzzle to win a small prize. No need to book , just come along.

Puzzlewood, PerryGrove Road, Coleford GL16 8QB. 01594 833187.

1133 APRIL APRIL BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS For quarter of a century, this breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. £14 (£12). 7.30pm.

Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900.

1144 APRIL APRIL DUB PISTOLS AND SPECIAL GUESTS As they gear up to celebrate 20 years of riotous marauding, the Dub Pistols are prepping their seventh as-yet-untitled album in 2017 and there will be a documentary about the band dropping at some point in the year, too. £14 advance (£16 on the door). 8pm. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900.

14-17 APRIL APRIL 14-17 EASTER DRAGONS

Our incredible Dragon puppeteers will be here all over the Easter weekend – enjoy dragon tales, join a dragon procession and

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16 APRIL APRIL 16 MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

Come and join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party event at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park this Easter! The main marquee will be open all day. Barbecue food, face painting and the activities tent are included in the price on this ‘Mad Day’. Children in fancy dress costumes will be admitted for half price!

The Bird and Deer Park , Prinknash, Cranham GL4 8EX. www.thebirdpark.com.

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ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR Pick up a bargain while browsing stalls with antiques, vintage, memorabilia and collectables. Live music, crafts and great food and drink. Free Parking. Free Entry.

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The rumours are true! Jousting returns to Sudeley this Easter Sunday! The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances. Watch and cheer as your favourite knights take on the joust of their lives! A magical blend of theatre and horsemanship! 10am. Included in admission price. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 01242 604244.

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This spectacular symphony is at its best this time of year, when our feathered friends are fighting to be heard over one another. The majority of t h e n o i s e i s m a d e u p of m a l e voices, and the reason they get up so early is that it’s the best time to warn other males away from their patch (and potential mates). The steadfast plan is to sing earlier and louder than the competition; find a female and build a nest , ready for breeding season.

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You can do this at home or find an event dedicated to the cause, usually headed up by an expert who’ll single out the great tits from the blue tits or the willow warblers from the chiffchaffs. Either way, expect to set yo u r a l a r m fo r a ro u n d 4 a m i f yo u want to catch the highlights.

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The ‘tea-cher, tea-cher’ is instantly least , the nuthatch’s distinctive recognisable as the garden regular, ‘TWEEP’s usually echo around great tit . While the ‘tsee, tsee, ch, branches before you catch sight of the churrrr ’ of a blue tit can be a little pastel blue-grey and orange-pink trickier to pull out straight away. For bodies, scooting skilfully up and down one of our smallest birds, the wren the trunks of trees.

Don’t miss the joys of the Dawn has a mighty powerful set of pipes, putting many a larger bird to shame Chorus this year, wherever you with its long and loud churrs and choose to celebrate them.

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1177 APRIL APRIL EASTER ON THE GWR

Join the easter celebrations on one of the GWR ‘Easter Eggspress’ specials! Climb aboard at either Cheltenham Racecourse or Toddington Station for this ‘eggsellent’ event, meet the Easter Bunny, take part in fun Easter activities and win prizes. For info visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.

2211 APRIL APRIL ALICE IN WONDERLAND Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. From £17.

The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

2222 APRIL APRIL HANSEL AND GRETEL Two children go on a journey of bravery and discovery to an enchanted forest, where all is not quite as it seems... Will Hansel and Gretel be able to use their wisdom, love for their family and, above all, courage, to fend off the Wicked Witch and find their way home? From £7.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

23 23 APRIL APRIL ST GEORGE’S DAY

See authentic sword fighting displays, get to know our knights and the weapons they used in this unique ‘myth busting’ event. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com FOREST ACTIVITIES FESTIVAL A wealth of indoor and outdoor pursuits to try, live music from local musicians, a selection of food and drink from the region’s best producers and a fun dog show. 10am-5pm. Adults £5, under 18s £2, under 5s free. The Speech House Hotel Grounds, Speech House Road, Near Coleford, GL16 7EL .

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2255 APRIL APRIL – 28 28 M MAY AY SELECT FESTIVAL Miserden Nursery will be hosting the SIT Select Sculpture Festival. Work from five leading artists will be on display in the nursery borders, as well as in our beautiful period glasshouses. Miserden Nursery, Miserden, Stroud GL6 7JA . 01285 821638. www.miserdennursery.co.uk 26 APRIL APRIL 26 RSC LIVE: JULIUS CAESER Season Director Angus Jackson steers the thrilling action in Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

2266 APRIL APRIL – 1 M MAY AY CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL The Jazz Festival’s party atmosphere takes over Cheltenham’ss picturesque Montpellier Gardens, as the town fills with music.

Check out a workshop, sample some scrumptious street food; try a tipple from the on-site bars, and see some of the best talent in the jazz world, from the well-known to the yet-to-be-discovered! cheltenhamfestivals.com. 01242 850270.

227-30 7-30 APRIL APRIL SPRING GR RA AND SALE Come to the exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee with quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There is also a food hall. For more information including opening times and ticket purchasing, visit www.ukgrandsales.co.uk. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 29 29 APRIL APRIL – 1 M MAY AY ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, CHURCHDOWN 10.30am–5.30pm. There will be Floral Displays by the St Bartholomew’s and St Andrew’s flower arrangers. Light refreshment, art work displays, plant sale, car parking available. 28th April 6.30 8.30pm pre-view ticketed evening (£5) with cheese and wine. Tickets from St Andrew’s Church office.

30 30 APRIL APRIL BERKELY JOUSTING Knights on Horseback and Jousting from ‘The Cavalry of Heroes’. Jousting displays and saddle stunts. Meet our valiant knights and their steeds, and have your photograph taken with them. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com WILD BOAR FESTIVAL A celebration of one aspect that makes the Forest of Dean unique. The aim is to “Celebrate & Educate”! The day includes a

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Wild Boar Treasure Hunt, a cooking demonstration, food and drink talks, market stalls and much more! £5pp or £20 for family ticket (up to 3 children).

Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Longhope GL17 0NG. 01452 830222.

4 MAY MAY COCKTAIL AND CCA ASINO NIGHT Dress up in your finest party attire for a Casino Royale themed evening and have a go at the roulette and blackjack tables.

You’ll be given a voucher to get you started and whoever ends the night with the most fun money is awarded a bottle of bubbly! We’ll also be mixing up some luscious cocktails with enticing flavours! £20. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

7 MAY MAY GLOUCESTER DOCKS DR RA AGON BOAT RACE

The Dragon Boat Regatta Race returns to Gloucester Docks where several teams will battle it out in decorative 40 -foot long boats. A fun day out for all the family, with several exciting prizes up for grabs.

Gloucester Docks, GL1 2EH. 01452 724144.

13 13 MAY MAY BIRD WATCH MORNING Celebrate the great variety of birds breeding at Slimbridge and search for migrants on a guided tour of the reserve with a warden. £15.95 (includes tea/coffee and bacon roll/scrambled egg).

Advance bookings only. 01453 891223.

WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 113-14 3-14 MAY MAY REALLY WILD WEEKEND

Get up close to new spring life at Slimbridge. Meet lots of young animals and their families and find out more about how new life bursts into spring. Sessions last an hour and include a fun interactive talk in our Cinema before getting the chance to see species up close and ask further questions. Only £5.50 for members. Non-members can buy a special day pass, which includes admission to a Really Wild session. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900.

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You might wonder why decluttering is a green issue. Well, if everyone in the world lived like we do in the UK , we’d need three planets. A part of that difference comes from the sheer amount of products we buy, which all contain natural resources (like oil, p l a n t s, wo o d o r m e t a l s ) a n d h av e contributed to climate change and o t h e r e n v i ro n m e n t a l p ro b l e m s through their production, packaging and transport . And while stuff is s i t t i n g t h e re u n u s e d , n o b o d y i s benefiting – it’s a lose lose.

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Bring your own picnic or purchase hot food from the barbecue and enjoy the magical surroundings of the Mad Hatter’s Marquee. The activities area will be available and children in faancy dress will be admitted for half price!

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 admission to the Park, use of the Mad Hatter’s Marquee and activities tent, and face painting.

Food will be available at an additional charge. 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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The garden centre is full of small p l u g p l a n t s i n a l l s o r t s of e n t i c i n g colours, and buying bedding plants as plugs is a very good way to do it. If t h ey a re ve r y s m a l l t h ey w i l l n e e d p o t t i n g i n to s l i g h t l y l a rg e r p o t s to g r ow o n a b i t b e f o r e y o u t h i n k o f putting them out . Don’t just plant them straight out in the garden, as t h ey a re u s e d to a f r o s t f re e environment in the nursery and will need to be kept in a cold greenhouse or conservatory for another 3 or so weeks to acclimatise. This will also ensure they won’t be zapped by the frost, which still can come in April.

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CCascading ascading h hummocks ummocks o off v vividly ividly sstriped triped b bright right y yellow ellow a and nd g green reen foliage foliage Some grasses look great in pots, like the Japanese Hakonachloa macra ‘Alboaurea’, which is an eye-catching small ornamental grass, forming c a s c a d i n g h u m m o c ks o f v i v i d l y s t r i p e d b r i g h t y e l l ow a n d g r e e n foliage. The narrow leaves keep their colour throughout the season, although it loses its leaves in winter, and often when the plant is grown in full sun it develops a reddish tinge.

However, I prefer it grown in shade to keep the yellowy-green colour.

A wood full of the beautiful nodding heads and scent of bluebells i s a q u i n te s s e n t i a l l y E n g l i s h experience and they will be coming

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Unfortunately, they are under threat from the Spanish bluebell, which is grown in gardens as it was considered more decorative than its English cousin. How to tell them apart? Well, the English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) has scented flowers borne on one side of the stem, the anthers are creamcoloured and unequal and the flower spike is nodding.

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However, fairy lights do not j u s t n e e d to b e s t r u n g o u t along a surface or wrapped around a mirror.

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The new Chancellor, Phillip Hammond, delivered his first , and the nation’s last, Spring Budget last month. For those hoping for giveaways, there were none of significance; on the other hand, those worried about measures that might cost you money needn’t have fretted. It really wasn’t much of a Budget.

There were, however, a couple of interesting sub-plots. It’s really difficult at present for the Chancellor to plan for the next few years. He knows he needs to address the country’s deficit – estimated at a staggering £130,000 per household – but he has no idea what the financial impact of triggering Article 50 and the UK subsequently leaving the EU will be.

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November this year. I suspect we will see a lot more measures introduced at that time.

But it ’s perhaps a couple of the consultations that are already in motion on which the greater focus will be in the coming months. Labelled ‘the death of the tax return’ by former Chancellor, George Osborne, a couple of years ago, the introduction of ‘Making Tax Digital’ in April 2018 is set to be the biggest change to our taxation system in a generation – certainly since the introduction of self-assessment in 1997.

There will be a lot more to bring you on this subject in the coming months.

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