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We’re very excited to announce our new Photography Competition, where we’re giving you the chance to become a cover star! Check out the competition on the centre pages to find out how your photo could be on one of our 2018 covers!

Summer can be a difficult time for hay fever sufferers, but Holly Hannigan has some great advice to help you beat hay fever hell and still enjoy the great outdoors in ‘Medical Health’. And, once you’ve tried some of Holly’s ideas, you may like to get out in your garden and introduce some bee-friendly plants. Caroline Shelley explains the struggle bees are currently facing and how yo u c a n m a k e s m a l l c h a n g e s to h e l p t h e s e g a r d e n friends fight back in ‘Wildlife Matters’.

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Espresso Espresso M Martini artini The Espresso Martini has a fairly short history as far as cocktails go, with the drink rumoured to have been created in the 1980s by a London-based bartender, Dick Bradsell.

Bradsell was asked by a young woman for a drink that would “wake me up”, so the story goes. There was a coffee machine next to where Dick served drinks and he said it was a nightmare, as “there were coffee grounds everywhere”. With vodka all the rage and coffee constantly on his mind, Bradsell decided to combine the two, naming it the Vodka Espresso. The original recipe consisted of vodka, sugar syrup, two types of coffee liqueur and freshly made espresso.

Ingredients: 50ml vodka; 50ml espresso coffee; 25ml Ingredients: sugar syrup; 25ml Kahlua coffee liqueur.

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For the crumble topping: 75g unsalted butter; pinch salt; 50g granulated sugar; ¾ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 100g plain flour; 25g walnuts, chopped.

For the filling: 150g blueberries; 7 plums, stones removed and roughly chopped; 75g granulated sugar.

Method: M ethod: 1 To make the pastry: Stir together the flour, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cube the butter and add to the bowl, then rub it into the dry ingredients. Add the yogurt and 1 tbsp cold water and mix until it comes together. Use your hands to press it all together in the bowl. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least half an hour.

2 Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C , gas mark 4).

On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled pastry out into a circle, until roughly 30cm in diameter, then use to line a greased 20cm pie dish.

3 Prick the pastry all over with a fork . Line with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Transfer to a baking tray and blind-bake the pastry for 10 -15 minutes. Lift out the paper and beans, return the case to the oven for a further five minutes, remove and set aside but leave the oven on.

4 To make the crumble topping: In a medium-size saucepan, melt the butter and continue to heat it over a medium heat until it foams up and smells nutty.

Remove from the heat and stir in the salt , sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour. Mix in the chopped walnuts, then put to one side.

5 To make the filling: In a large bowl, stir together the blueberries and chopped plums with the sugar and 3 tbsp of the crumble. Spoon into the pre-baked pastry case. Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and cover with the rest of the crumble. Put back into the oven for a further 20 minutes. Serve with your choice of cream, custard or ice-cream.

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Let Let tthe he w waiting aiting b begin egin Nobody likes to wait around for things, especially important things, so bear a thought for our students awaiting exam results this month.

W h e t h e r i t i s G C S E s, A Le ve l s o r indeed other results, nerves are sure to be running high.

Other members of the family may also be caught in the wait-cycle – job seekers after an interview; those t r y i n g fo r a b a b y ; yo u m a y b e awaiting test results from hospital or the all-clear at the end of treatment.

Whatever the circumstances, waiting f o r i m p o r t a n t re s u l t s i s n e r ve wracking and can have an immense impact on family life. So how can we help them through it?

B Be e ffully ully p present resent This is an invaluable step to take and possibly the greatest gift you can give – commit to being fully present f o r t h e m . L i s t e n to t h e i r t h o u g h t s a n d fe e l i n g s w i t h o u t t r y i n g t o f i x a ny t h i n g . S e e i n g t h e m i n t h e m o m e n t , a c k n ow l e d g i n g t h e i r resilience and willingness to keep going is invaluable.

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Physically, ensuring plenty of rest and good food is always helpful – stay hydrated and try to steer away from junk food. My go-to advice of breathing is vital now, so taking time to be still and breathe into any stress will pay dividends. Remember, no matter what the outcome, things will be what they are.

are rather than as a diagnosis.

I am a great advocate of ‘getting personal’ and really looking at the personal power within each of us.

S o m e t i m e s n o t g e t t i n g w h a t we expected (or being pleasantly surprised) can really call on our sense of self to rise to the challenge and make the best of a situation.

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CCelebrate elebrate ‘‘what what iis’ s’

I f r e s u l t s a r r i v e a n d t h ey a r e n o t quite what was hoped for, this is the time for you to ‘hold space’ for them to feel into disappointment, fear and worry, before re-centring and deciding on a new plan of action.

No matter what the results were, it isn’t the end of the world and tomorrow is another day. Look for a d i re c t i o n w h i c h m a tc h e s t h e k ey values of the individual, rather than f i t t i n g t h e ‘ n o r m s ’ of t h e w i d e r world.

If health matters are highlighted t h e n l ov i n g a n d c a r i n g a r e sometimes all we can do, but stay present and be willing to really see the person before you – as they truly

No matter the outcome, take time out to celebrate ‘what is’ – what was achieved, what was learned, what has been overcome and what unexpected outcomes have been realised. Life is a constant surprise and once the waiting is over we have ‘what is’ and it is perfect and it is now.

I don’t know about you but that fills my heart with joy and gives me p e r m i s s i o n to l i ve f r e e l y a n d w i t h abandon. No test scores or outside j u d g e m e n t s c a n ev e r b e m o r e important than how I feel about my life, and I truly hope you can hold that belief for yourself. Because you deserve it – you’re incredible!

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After your four-hour flight from the UK , there’s an impressive (sometimes t u r b u l e n t ) a p p r o a c h to A e ro p o r to d a Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo – named after one of Madeira’s most famous sons. With its coastal location and award-winning runway extension on hundreds of 70 -metre-high columns, it’s one of the world’s most challenging airports for pilots.

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W h e t h e r yo u s t ay i n F u n c h a l , o r explore every levada waterway, Madeira can entertain for a week or longer. Plan your visit , fasten your seatbelt for that landing, then discover how the island earned its reputation as a sunny bolthole for discerning travellers.

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JOIN JOIN T THE HE C COLD OLD R REVOLUTION EVOLUTION

Studio 19 was the first clinic to offffer this outstanding treatment in Cheltenham and has gone from strength to strength with many amazing results and very happy clients.

What is Cryotherapy and what does it treat?

Cryopen is an advanced Cryotherapy innovation that is a fast, effective, safe and new solution for removal of skin imperfections. Procedures typically last from 5 to 30 seconds, so you can be in and out of the salon quickly, but with the assurance of the utmost client care.

Cryopen emits a fine jet of Nitrous Oxide under high pressure, which allows the work to be performed at millimetre precision. This destroys the tissue by freezing the fluid, which ruptures the membrane, thereby destroying the cell. This means there will be no collateral damage to healthy tissue around the area, as it is so incredibly precise and accurate.

Cosmetic procedures such as skin tags, milia and cherry anginomas are no longer being treated by Doctors on the NHS, but with Cryopen you can now have them removed in the salon!

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Due to very popular demand, we will be holding a clinic twice a month to undergo mole removal and other clinical procedures. This photo shows results of a client from the salon after one session for pigmentation spots.

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Hay Hay fever fever hhell ell Red, itchy, watery eyes. Itchy mouth, throat and ears. Runny or blocked nose followed by lots of sneezing and even wheezing. Hay fever can ruin the spring and summer months for many, affecting 1 in 5 people in their lives. I myself suffer throughout the spring and early summer m o n t h s, u s u a l l y k e e p i n g t h e sy m p t o m s i n c h e c k w i t h a s i m p l e once a day antihistamine tablet .

Although, on occasion the pollen count decides to play havoc with my s e n s e s a n d s o t h e ey e d ro p s a n d nasal sprays are life savers.

CCommon ommon a advice dvice ccan an rrestrict estrict y your our daily daily life life Advice we often hear is ‘stay inside as much as possible’, ‘keep all w i n d ow s a n d d o o r s c l o s e d whenever you can’, ‘don’t hang washing to dry outside’. Great ideas in theory, but the reality of them sounds pretty restrictive, especially for a summer lover like me.

So how can you beat the hay fever hel l without a becoming recluse, and keeping a smile on your face?

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• Start taking antihistamine t a b l et s or m e d i c i n e B E FO R E t h e pollen count gets high.

M o d e r n a n t i h i st a m i n es are often non-drowsy, so taking one each morning sets you up for the day, no matter what the weather, with a g o o d d o s e of t h e d r u g already in your system.

• Wear sunglasses as much as possible. Most people don’t want to appear like a rock star with an ego, but keeping sunglasses on while outside, even on a cloudy day, will help stop the pollen reaching your eyes.

• Put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen before it reaches the nose lining.

• Purchase an electric fan. If you p a r t i c u l a r l y s u f f e r i n t h e ev e n i n g s, buying a fan to keep you from getting stuffy means you can keep the windows closed while the pollen is dropping, as the temperatures cool in the evening.

• Practice self-hypnosis. A Swiss s t u d y b a c k i n 2 0 0 5 s h o we d h ay

f ev e r s u f fe re r s re p o r te d f ew e r s y m p to m s a f t e r t h ey we re t a u g h t hypnotherapy, and the evidence for this is increasing each year.

• O n h o t s u n n y d ay s, g o t o t h e seaside or by a lake where pollen counts are lower, instead of parks and fields.

• Have a quick shower before bed.

Not only does this wash off pollen that will be stuck on your body, but i t c a n a l s o b e r e f re s h i n g o n a h o t summer’s day and aids sleep.

I f yo u r sy m p t o m s p e r s i s t o r a re severe, seek medical advice, where you may be prescribed or s te ro i d treatments immunotherapy.

Best of all, preparation is key, so my handbag e ss e n t i a l s a s a h ay fe ve r s u f f e r e r i n c l u d e : t i ss u e s ; a n i n h a l e r ( i f yo u s u f f e r w i t h a s t h m a a s we l l o r h a y f ev e r a f fe c t s y o u r c h e s t ) ; s u n glasses; nasal spray; eye drops; and a bottle of water.

Make the most of summer w i t h o u t t h e s n i f f l es a n d streaming eyes.

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EEVERY VERY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY – SUMMER FUN Bouncy Castle Hire Malvern will put a bounce into the day with a bouncy castle and toddler’s activity centre. Tales of the Woods will be told by our storyteller, Nightshade. Get creative with Cotswolds Craft Room. 01242 602308. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. sudeleycastle.co.uk 1 AUGUST AUGUST CRAFT AND ILLUSTR RA ATION FOR KIDS Lisa Yardley hosts a kids’ workshop on illustration and craft. Each participant will create their own unique storybook from scratch using fun and inventive techniques.

Best for ages 5-12. Pre-booking required.

Materials supplied. 10am. £9. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT. To book visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 11-31 -31 AUGUST AUGUST BIG BATSFORD BUG HUNT

Make the most of the summer weather by getting active with the kids! Find the creepy crawlies hidden around the Arboretum and mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child. 9am to 5pm. Batsford, Moreton-inMarsh GL56 9QB. www.lctkd.com/batsford STONEBALANCING Adrian Gray is the pioneer of stonebalancing

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10.30am-5pm. Painswick Rococo Garden, GL6 6TH. www.rococogarden.org.uk 22-30 -30 AUGUST AUGUST KIDS COOKERY CLASSES

Bring your budding chefs along for a series of fun hands-on cookery sessions! Classes include lots of fun meals such as pizza, banana muffins, vegetable kebabs and more! Recommended age: 5-10 years.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 10.30 -12noon. £8pp. Acorn Cook Centre, Whole Foods Market, Gallagher Retail Park , Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR. 4 AUGUST AUGUST SOLID GONE Alternative Blues/Folk/Rock vibes featuring powerful vocals, dirty slide guitar, twisted violin, thumping double bass and an irresistible beat! 11pm. Free entry before 11pm, £3 after. 01452 309340. 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP. caferene.co.uk

44-6 - 6 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA

The Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza returns to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. The annual show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best steam, vintage and countryside events in the UK and features thousands of vintage transport. For more information visit: www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk.

5 AUGUST AUGUST PICNIC IN THE PARK Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of local talent – and at the same time help raise much-needed funds to help us restore the Garden. Tickets £6 (£4 Friends) available in advance from the Welcome Desk or on the door. 6.30pm. For details visit www.rococogarden.org.uk. Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick , GL6 6TH. ROSS ON WYE CARNIVAL Every year the annual procession makes its way around the town’s centre, showing off a magnificent display of floats and fancy dress. Anyone can take part in the carnival, with great prizes up for grabs.

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5 AUGUST AUGUST MAZE RUNNER 2 – ESCAPE THE MAZES Choose from a Dawdle 2K , Undulating 5K or a Tough 10K. Run includes 2 sections through the Elton Giant Mazes, 500m descent of a mountain bike trail, green lanes, fields and woodland. Challenges include obstacles and a flour and water bomb alley. 10K runners take in an ascent of the Littledean Hill Ridge line. Medal and portion of chips to finishers. Elton Farm, Elton, Newnham on Severn, GL14 3LH. maizerunner.uk.

AS YO OU LIKE IT Dressed as a man, the exiled Rosalind is ready to begin a new life after escaping her foes in the dead of night. But, when she runs into the love-sick Orlando and joins forces with the colourful inhabitants of the Forest of Arden, who knows?. 7pm. £14-16. This performance takes place in Victoria Gardens. Please bring your own chairs, a picnic if you like, and dress for any weather! We will provide a bar. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 55-6 - 6 AUGUST AUGUST SUMMER JAM AT THE BREWERY QUARTER

A welcome return of the two-day festival celebrating music, food and drink. Enjoy a host of local performers and DJs on the Summer Jam stage throughout the weekend, whilst The Brewery Quarter’s own bars and restaurants will be offering outdoor bars and tasty street food stalls, fun competitions, exciting games and more. Free event. Sat 1-9pm, Sun 1-7pm.

For details visit thebreweryquarter.com or @TheBreweryChelt #SummerJam HORRIBLE HISTORIES (THE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN) Prepare yourselves for this special one hour production of Horrible Histories live on stage! Could you beat battling Boudicca?

What if you caught the putrid plague? Will you lose your heart or your head to Henry VIII? The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. For details visit everymantheatre.org.uk.

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as each of our teams prepare a recipe from their home region or country. 6-8pm. £5.

Whole Foods Market, Gallagher Retail Park , Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR. KIM LOWINGS & THE GREENWOOD An energetic blend of original compositions and traditional songs. Kim Lowings, Andrew Lowings, Tim Rogers and Dave Sutherland bring together their multi-instrumental skill and individual experience resulting in an innovative and sensitive approach to arrangements.

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A genuine one man band, Andy plays drums, guitar, harmonica and sings, live and simultaneously. A unique act that delivers off beat blues and raucous rock and roll. 9pm. Free entry. 01452 309340.

31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP. www.caferene.co.uk 110-12 0 -12 AUGUST AUGUST OUTDOOR CINEMA NIGHT Cult Screens is not just about the film. They have fantastic food and drink options as well, including craft beers from independent breweries, superb wines, cocktails, fresh popcorn and fantastic food at most of the venues. With high definition projection, giant screens and superb audio, they offer a truly unique cinematic experience. Thur 10th – La La Land. Fri 11th – Lost Boys. Sat 12th – Dirty Dancing. For details visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. 01242 602308.

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe GL54 5JD 1111 AUGUST AUGUST DRAGON AND TIGER QIGONG Join tutor and author Neil Hall in the beautiful setting of Batsford to learn about the Chinese healing art of Qigong.

Discover exercises you can do at home. £28.95. Early booking is advisable. 10am1pm. www.lctkd.com/batsford.

JACKSON An 8-piece funk and soul group, headed

by Jack Baldus, and featuring some of the finest professionals on the gigging circuit in the Southwest. Featuring all original compositions, the sound is a throwback to the psychedelic funk of the 70’ss, yet fresh as the proverbial daisy. 11pm. Free entry

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before 11pm, £3 after. 01452 309340. 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP. www.caferene.co.uk 12 AUGUST AUGUST 12 ART IN THE PARK Join renowned teaching artist Claire Billingsley for a rich landscape drawing workshop in the peaceful setting of Pittville Park accompanied by a luxury picnic. Develop your technique in a wide range of media while enjoying scones and clotted cream. 11am. £47. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 112-13 2-13 AUGUST AUGUST LISTENING & COUNSELLING SKILLS TR RA AINING COURSE Enhance your ability to truly listen to others and develop invaluable communication and counselling skills to use both in your personal and professional life. An established, highly regarded training for anyone with a listening or counselling function at work or to find out more about counselling. Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Gloucester. £195pp.

01453 766 310. www.gloscounselling.org.uk 1133 AUGUST AUGUST IT’S A DOG’S DAY

A wonderful event in aid of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and sponsored by Pets Barn Veterinary group. With events such as a dog show, dog classes and presentations, it’s bound to be fun for you and your fourlegged friend. 12noon-4pm. Adults £3.

Dog handlers free. U16s free with Mazes entry. Dog classes £1.50 each. Elton Farm, Newnham on Severn, GL14 3LH. Download entry forms from: www.eltonmazes.co.uk.

UKULELE DAY A fun family day out with a difference.

Featuring lots of local ukulele bands, Ukulele Day is free to enter and the music will be under cover – rain or shine the bands will play on! 12-5.30pm. Free entry and parking. Taurus Craft, The Old Park , Lydney, GL15 6BU. 01594 844841.

15 AUGUST AUGUST 15 ARTISAN BREAD MAKING Hot Pot Pottery are delighted to announce the launch of their New Bread Classes at The House of Bread and Hot Pot Pottery.

Dede Liss, an experienced Artisan Bread Making tutor, will teach you how to make and cook your bread in the cosy tea-room space at Hot Pot Pottery. 01594 837943. www.hotpotpottery.co.uk.

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1166 AUGUST AUGUST GLOW SPORTS A unique sporting experience using special glow equipment. Test your senses and skills under our UV lights. Try table tennis, short-tennis, dance and lots more – with a difference! We have Glow Sports sessions for the whole family. 1pm. £5. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA .

0844 576 2210. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 1188 AUGUST AUGUST MOTHING BY MOONLIGHT Starting with a talk about all things moths, we will then venture out to see the moths that have been attracted by traps set in the Grounds. You are welcome to stay as long as you like. Various forms of caffeine are available! 8.30pm. A torch is handy but not essential. Refreshments provided. Free entry although donations towards the refreshments would be appreciated. 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/slimbridge 118-20 8-20 AUGUST AUGUST SOULFUL LIVING FESTIVAL An amazing celebration of holistic health, combining spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Experience a weekend of family fun, healing, fitness, music, performers, local produce and much more. Elton Farm, Littledean Road, Newnham on Severn,

GL14 1JU. See the Soulful Living Festival Facebook page for more details.

19 AUGUST AUGUST 19 A SWINGING SUMMER EVENING WITH PETER GILL The perfect entertainment for any summer’ss outside festival, alfresco dining or celebration. An eclectic mix of swing standards, boogie woogie piano and blues favourites such as The Lady Is A Tramp, Mr Bojangles and Mack The Knife. An evening of sublime entertainment with music and witty banter. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. www.everymantheatre.org.uk.

119-20 9 -20 AUGUST AUGUST RHINO WEEKEND

Helping raise awareness and funds for Rhino Conservation work in Africa through fun activities and competitions. The Park

supports Tusk Trust and has done for many years, and we hope to generate more interest, awareness and support through this fundraising weekend. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP. 01993 823 006. cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 119-28 9 -28 AUGUST AUGUST PAINSWICK VALLEY ART BURST FESTIVAL Over 100 artists spread over nine different venues, including the Gloucester Society of Artist’s Annual exhibition. Exhibitions at St Mary’s Church and Rooms, the Town Hall, the Golf Club, the Abbey Bird Park plus ten individual Open Artist’s Studios. Free entry and programmes. A new competition for local artists, ‘Aspects of Painswick’, is being generously supported by The Painswick Hotel with a £300 prize for the best exhibit. www.artburstpainswick.co.uk 2200 AUGUST AUGUST CHELTENHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW Come and see the wonderful display of summer flowers and plants at the Annual Summer Show. Hundreds of flowers including Roses and Dahlias, Alpines and Cactus. Lots of plants for sale, plus cake and craft stalls. 12pm. Adults £1, children free. www.cheltenhamhorticultural.co.uk.

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2200 AUGUST AUGUST MISFIT PEARL Jane Pearl is a genuine wordsmith drawing from all four marriages and using all four chords to bring you heartfelt, humorous, well-crafted wry vignettes on modern life through the medium of Americana. Royal Oak , Park Hill, Whitecroft, Lydney, GL15 4PG. 01594 562356. forestfolkclub.com.

220-23 0 -23 AUGUST AUGUST THE ROYAL WARDROBE COSTUME EXHIBITION See beautiful costumes lovingly created by Gina Clarke, our very own Queen Anne Boleyn from Tudor Dreams Historical Costumiers. Each costume is meticulously copied from an original portrait. Gina will be in the Great Hall each day to discuss these stunning creations with our visitors.

01453 810303. Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, GL13 9BQ. www.berkeley-castle.com 2222 AUGUST AUGUST DOGS DON’T DO BALLET The very funny tale of a small dog with big dreams! Biff is not like other dogs. He doesn’t do dog stuff like scratching his fleas or drinking out of the toilet. No, Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina! The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org.

222-23 2-23 AUGUST AUGUST SEVERN BORE SAFARI Join us for an early run out to the estuary to enjoy the Severn bore cover the mudflats and watch as birds congregate on the high tide roost, followed by a Full English Breakfast afterwards. 8-10.30am. £19.95 (includes tea/coffee and breakfast). 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge 23 AUGUST AUGUST 23 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Set in the beautiful surroundings of Over Barn’s courtyard, IK Productions presents Alice in Wonderland. Adapted from the novel by Lewis Carroll, this production is suitable for all ages. 6pm. Adults £10, conc £8. A fully stocked bar and food will be available. Over Farm, Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8DB. www.overfarm.co.uk FAMILY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY A practical and enjoyable day for budding young wildlife photographers (aged 8+) and their parents to learn how to get great shots of wildlife. Suitable for all skill levels and camera types (compact or SLR).

10am-1pm. £30 per adult and child. 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge 24 24 AUGUST AUGUST THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR The roguish and foolish Knight, Falstaff, schemes to woo two married women to

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get his hands on their husbands’ money, but the wiley Wives of Windsor are more than a match for him. £15. The grounds will be open at 5.30pm for picnics. The performance will start at 6.30pm. Please bring chairs and blankets for your own comfort. 01453 861541. Woodchester Park , Nympsfield, Stonehouse GL10 3TS. www.woodchestermansion.org.uk 2255 AUGUST AUGUST CHELTENHAM JOB FAIR Meet face to face with regional and national companies recruiting for full and part time work , apprenticeships and graduate roles, volunteering and charity work , training and further education and more! 10am. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk GENJI SUSHI CLASS

Join our expert Genji sushi chefs for this hands-on sushi-making class where you’ll make a variety of rolls. They will share their tips and tricks to get great results and teach you about the best ingredients to use. A hands-on experience and everything you make you take home! 67.30pm. £20pp. Acorn Cook Centre, Whole Foods Market, Gallagher Retail Park , Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR. 2266 AUGUST AUGUST DURSLEY AND CCA AM ANNUAL FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW Chantry Centre, Long Street, Dursley. Fun Family Day – see Chantry and Transition websites for competition forms and more details of stalls and attractions. www.chantrycentre.org CHELTENHAM VEGAN FAIR

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is all about! All welcome. With support from Dean Farm Trust. 10am. £3 (under 16s free). Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO The pedestrian gate streets of Gloucester will again be going back in time. Each street will be themed to a different era in the third classic and retro festival. Historic vehicles, cars, motorbikes, scooters and commercial vehicles will line the streets and businesses of all types will join in the fun by creating their own retro feel. 01452 396572. www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk 2288 AUGUST AUGUST FAMILY FUN DAY At Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, Cambridge GL2 7AS. 1pm-5pm,. Free entry. First ever Family Fun Day with dog show, virtual cat show, stalls, bouncy castle, refreshments, face painting and much more. Visit www.cdch.org.uk for more details.

2299 AUGUST AUGUST ROMEO AND JULIET There’s ‘Nowhere To Run To’ for the Capulets and Montagues as violent confrontation stalks every meeting. Romeo has doubts about going to the Capulet ‘Nite Klub’ but that is where he meets his Juliet, and ‘It Must Be Love’. Maybe, just maybe, ‘The Power Of Love’ will end the families’ violent feud. £14-16. Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm, kindly sponsored by Warners Budgens. This performance takes place in Victoria Gardens at 7pm. Please bring your own chairs, a picnic if you like, and dress for any weather! We will provide a bar. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org.

3311 AUGUST AUGUST LONDON CALLING They are currently touring across the UK playing the debut Clash album in celebration of its 40th anniversary. They’ve played sell-out shows nationwide including two at London’s historic 100 Club in May and June. Stroud’s own Chinese Burn are playing with them on the night along with reggae and punk tunes. £12 advance, £14 on the door. 9pm. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.

31 31 AUGUST AUGUST – 3 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER ART IN PENALLT The Penallt Art Festival was conceived eight years ago when a small group of local artists and residents in the village of Penallt came together to organise an exhibition of eclectic art. The festival is now recognised by artists and visitors from far afield and this, our seventh year, promises to be even better than before.

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1 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER GREAT EXPECTATIONS A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, coldhearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor. A series of events that change the orphaned Pip’ss life forever, as he eagerly abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman in London. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.

2 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE DEMON BARBERS A group of hip hop dancers arrive at an apparently deserted pub but local rumour has it that this tumble-down inn is frequented by other worldly characters and as the regulars arrive, a clash of cultures soon turns into a dance floor standoff. 7.30pm. £18.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 3 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER CHELTENHAM BRIDE & GROOM SHOW Everything you’ll need to know to prepare your special day, all under one roof. There will be two Bridal fashion shows at 12noon and 2pm and over 70 exhibitors from venues to wedding gowns. 11am.

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TThe he g gentle entle hum hum o off b bees ees One of the most familiar sounds on a summer ’s day has to be the gentle b a c k g ro u n d h u m o f b e e s f l y i n g about our gardens, making the most of what is on offer. They are a wellloved garden visitor and one that we have perhaps taken for granted considering the crucial role they play in pollination.

Bees are a type of flying insect and w e h a ve 2 5 s p e c i e s i n t h e U K .

Species such as the bumblebee are more common and can be seen b u z z i n g a b o u t o u r g a r d e n s, w h i l s t rarer varieties, such as the Great Yellow Bumblebee, are only found on the North coast and some Scottish islands.

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flower to another, which fertilises the plant so it can grow and produce food.

Unfortunately bees are in decline.

They are facing a number of c h a l l e n g e s i n c l u d i n g i n s e c t i c i d e s, c l i m a t e c h a n g e a n d t h e e ve r increasing urbanisation of our l a n d s c a p e. A s w e t u r n t h e g r e e n landscape grey, bees face travelling further distances to find the plants they need.

A l l i s n ot l o st t h o u g h , a s s m a l l c h a n g es at h o m e c a n h e l p t h es e garden friends fight back . The insects need bee-friendly plants and by having these in your garden, be it in a border or a pot , you can help.

Choose plants marked as bee friendly when visiting the garden centre and if you have a gravel or tarmac front garden/driveway, consider adding a couple of pots out front – the loss of our front gardens to car parking has taken its toll on pollinators.

Another thing you can do is allow a part of your lawn to grow wild. If grass is left un-mown it ’s likely plants such as clover will grow, which are great for bees. A wild area

will also benefit many other insects as well. Leaving a patch of lawn can be a challenge, as we often prefer neatly trimmed grass, but if you can give up even a small patch you may well be surprised at what appears! If you have children, a summer holiday activity could be to mark out a s q u a re a n d g e t t h e m t o i d e n t i f y what plants and creatures appear as it grows wild.

Our O ur bees bees aare re iin ng grave rave d danger anger aand nd n need eed o our ur h help elp Finally, get involved with wider research. The Great British Bee Count takes place every year and offers valuable information about the state of our bee populations. This summer ‘Polli:nation’ are encouraging schools and families to get involved counting pollinators in their local area. Just visit their website at www.pollination.co.uk .

There is no doubt that our bees are in grave danger and need our help.

Any little change you can make can contribute to ensuring that familiar summer buzzing sound remains part of our gardens for years to come.

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LLate ate ssummer ummer b bursts ursts o off ccolour olour T h e A u g u s t g a rd e n c a n b e a l i t t l e devoid of colour as the early flowering shrubs all finish. The shrub Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’ is a nice one to plant if you have room, as it flowers from August to October.

This handsome, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of sky-blue flowers and small, glossy, bright green leaves. It has a strong, upright habit and is ideal for training on a sunny wall, or for the back of a south or west-facing shrub border or sunny wall. Although it is one of the hardier varieties of Californian lilac, it d o e s n e e d p ro te c t i o n f r o m s t ro n g winds. It needs space, as it grows to a height and spread of 3m, but it is a good one to give colour at this time of the year.

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planting some of the later flowering perennials such as Echinacea purpurea (the mauve cone-flower), R u d b e c k i a ( a l ove l y y e l l o w d a i sy ) , a n d A s te r s ( t h e g o o d o l d M i c h a e l m a s d a i s i es ) , w h i c h w i l l flower well into autumn and come in colours that look stunning in the Continue watering and picking early evening light , and early runner beans, as leaving the pods on mornings covered in dew. t h e p l a n t w i l l c a u s e i t to s t o p P Prolong rolong fflowering lowering displays displays producing flowers. Get neighbours to To prolong flowering displays, help themselves if you are away on c a r r y o n fe e d i n g yo u r t u b s a n d h o l i d ay – i t c a n b e a b r i b e to g e t window boxes with a weak solution them to water the garden! Stand of liquid fertiliser every week , and pots in the shade or in a child’s dead-head the spent flowers. This paddling pool if you can’t get anyone can be fiddly but it really is worth to pop in whilst you are away. doing.

Early Early apples apples m may ay b be e rready eady P i n c h o u t t h e t o p s o f to m a to e s for f o r p picking i c k i n g grown outside when there are three t r u ss e s o f f r u i t , a n d k e e p o n Some early apples might be ready removing side shoots (unless they for picking now. To check , lift the are bush tomatoes). Keep watering apple in the palm of your hand and regularly or you could end up with give it a slight twist . If it is ready it blossom end rot where the ends of should come away easily from the the tomatoes go brown. spur.

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Interior Interior Design Design with w ith Maddie Maddie Simpson Simpson

Dreaming Dreaming ooff H Hawaii awaii How beautiful has this weather been recently? It’s like being in a different country, isn’t it? Oh wait, what is that rain and drizzle? Suddenly it ’s freezing! All this weather change is giving me whiplash and al l I can t h i n k a b o u t i s b e i n g i n a d i f fe re n t country, laying on the beach and soaking up the sun rays. If only there was a way to transport Hawaii into our homes. Luckily, there is!

Why not relax in the garden under the shade of a beautiful palm tree.

Although they can be a little pricey, they will transform your garden into a tropical paradise for you to relax in.

The shade will keep you cool when lying under it and will make you feel like you’ve just stepped into Hawaii.

Turn Turn y your our h house ouse iinto nto a llittle ittle H Hawaiian awaiian b beach each hut hut Although simple and a little outthere, bamboo screenings on the outside of windows will make your home look like a little Hawaiian beach hut whilst keeping your house cooler. Bamboo screenings are known to stop 70% of sunshine from g e t t i n g i n t h ro u g h w i n d ow s , meaning a cooler environment for you to relax in.

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Bamboo is such an exciting thing to play around with. For this month’s interior design DIY, I’ve decided to show you how to make a Bamboo W i n d C h i m e. N o t o n l y w i l l t h i s complement the summer evenings, b u t i t ’ l l l o o k g o rg e o u s w h e n i t catches the sunlight and wind 1 Buy some Bamboo either online or check out your local garden centre or nursery – you may even have some growing in your back garden. Make sure it’s healthy and isn’t rotting or splitting.

2 Cut the bamboo into six lengths, creating tubes by making sure each length is composed of two 6 On the base tube, you will need of the plant’s ‘sections’, with one to measure in 5cm from the end above the partition-like edge. This will be the location of segment end, and the other the first hole. Continue to make below it, so you have an open measurements every 5cm so tube to work with. you're left with 5 pencil marks in total. Drill straight through these 3 The first piece needs to measure marks to the other side.

30cm and this will act as the base from which the other 7 You now need to string your bamboo tubes will hang. Two bamboo tubes together to create further pieces will need to the finished piece. Cut five 70cm measure 30cm, two must lengths of string. Tie a sturdy knot measure 35cm in length and the in one piece of string and thread final piece needs to measure it through the first hole on the 40cm. You should then have top side through to the bottom of varying lengths and the base tube. one base tube.

8 Pick up the 30cm hanging tube 4 Then cut off the and thread the string through the markings so that the drilled hole on the non-slanted tubes have a slanted edge. Push the string back edge. through the bottom of the hole on the base and back through to 5 Take the hanging the top hole, moving the knot out tubes and measure of the way so that the string can 2cm down on the be pulled through. Secure the non-slanted end. remaining length of string with Mark this with a another knot so there are two pencil on all five knots above the top hole. Repeat tubes. Next, you for each tube until all five are need to drill a hole hanging from the base. through the side of each marked tube so Enjoy watching and listening to your that the string can be wind chime – hopefully the sun will threaded through. come out to play!

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Something Something nnaughty aughty aand nd nnice ice This month, the latest gizmos on the tech scene are proving to be even more creative, with stylish wireless headphones, motion-activated music bands and even a Jekyll and Hydelike creation in cute, cuddly form. If you’re looking for something a bit d i f fe r e n t , t h e n t h e s e p r o d u c t s w i l l certainly catch your attention.

FFeisty eisty P Pets ets If you need a kid’s toy that can also give them a fright , the Feisty Pets will make a great gift . These hilariously adorable cuddly toys can t u r n o n yo u i n t h e b l i n k o f a n eye.

With their big innocent eyes, they look harmless enough, but beware, as they suddenly switch from angelic t o e v i l t h a n ks t o a s m a l l t r i g g e r i n their head.

Morphing into angry-eyed, sharpfanged, snarling little monsters, they ’re bound to make you jump, especially if you find one sitting on the edge of your bed! They also have s o m e t r u l y b r i l l i a n t n a m e s, s u c h a s Glenda Glitterpoop Unicorn, Sammy Suckerpunch Dog, Sir Growls-A-Lot Bear and Princess Pottymouth Cat .

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Creative, and still cute, they come in music. This gadget is also compatible a range of choices, each one with iOS 10 and Android 4.4, and available for just £19.99. comes in black , blue and purple.

SSoundmoovs oundmoovs Create music through movement .

I n t r o d u c i n g t h e l a te s t t e c h n o logically-advanced gadget to help you appreciate music, Soundmoovs is the two motion-activated band priced at £49.99.

By connecting to the a p p v i a B l u e to o t h , you can access ove r 4 0 0 s o u n d s and record your ow n .

S eve n bands can be connected to one phone, so you can eve n g e t yo u r friends to join in and record sounds.

By wearing the band on your wrist or ankle, just giving it a flick will activate the sounds and let you decide your own beats. In starter mode, you can play your music of choice whilst using the bands to make beats, until you feel confident e n o u g h to t r y m a k i n g yo u r o w n

SSwipe wipe W Wireless ireless H Headphones eadphones Fed up of tangled wires? Another product to help you enjoy your music more is the Swipe Wireless Headphones, which won’t g e t yo u i n a f l u s te r a s you try to de-tangle them. Including a Mirco USB cable, these headphones are compatible with smartphones and have a builtin microphone.

The sound quality i s a l s o to p - n o tc h , w i t h s o m e s av v y Noise Isolation Techn o l o g y t o a l l ow y o u t o really immerse yourself in your music and block out the outside world for a little while. Control your music and volume through the push of a button at £39.99. And if wireless headphones are a little too radical for you, they also include an audio cable.

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TThis his iiss w where here iitt rreally eally sstarts tarts ffor or M Michael ichael Paul Michael is a young man in a h u r r y a n d t h at c a n o n l y b e a g o o d thing for Cinderford Town Football Club, their players and supporters.

The 31-year-old took charge of the club in November last year at a time when relegation from the Premier Division of the Southern League was already pretty much assured.

Performances and results did pick up after Michael’ss arrival, but not enough to stave off the inevitable, and the one-time Risca United player/boss is now looking forward to putting his own stamp on the club as they prepare for life back in Division One South and West.

“Very much so,” he said. “We’d have needed a miracle to have stayed up last season and we were always looking at this season as the real start for us.

“What last year did give us was a bit of a run-up to this season. We already had a core of players and we’ve added some quality players

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which has made us much more competitive. We’ll be much better than last season. We’re confident in the players we’ve got and we’ll definitely be looking for a place in the play-offs. It’s an exciting time for everyone at the club.”

Michael, who says his assistant Andrew Smith has a big part to play in any success the club may achieve, cut his managerial teeth at Risca in South Wales, which is where he is from.

So what type of manager is he?

“I wasn’t always as calm as I’d like to have been last season,” he admitted. “Things were difficult because we had so little time on the training pitch, but this pre-season has been very organised and we’re in a much better place.

“For me it ’s all about finding tactical solutions rather than screaming at the players.

“I’m a calm manager who thinks deeply about the game. We do a lot of video analysis, we prepare properly for every single session and we watch the opposition wherever possible. We plan for every game.”

And how far does he want to go in the game?

“I am ambitious,” he said. “I’ve just completed my UEFA A licence with the Football Association of Wales.

“At some time in the future I’d love to get the chance to work in the fulltime game.”

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But this season, rugby on a Saturday afternoon will have to concede second best to the needs of his family for the first time.

The 38-year-old father to two small children – Freya, six, and Dougie, three – h a s d e c i d e d to t a k e a s t e p b a c k , although he will still help out on the coaching side at Lydney.

Drybrook’s Drybrook’s b big ig n night ight Chris Holder

Holder’s H older’s sstep tep b back ack Chris Holder was a Rolls-Royce of a rugby player at the level he played.

And a very decent level it was too in a 20 -year career that took in spells w i t h C h e l te n h a m , M o s e l ey a n d Lydney, as well as representative honours with Gloucestershire.

H e p l a ye d a l o n g s i d e s o m e p r e t t y decent names too – Jonny May, Daren O’Leary, Peter Buxton and Dan Vickerman to name just a few.

Drybrook Rugby Club will be heading en masse to Gloucester in August.

That ’s because they will be holding their 125th anniversary celebration d i n n e r at K i n g s h o m , t h e h o m e of Gloucester Rugby, on Friday 11th August.

“It should be a great night ,” said Paul Mason, who has just stood down as the club’s chairman. “We’ve got about 150 people going. Everyone at the club is looking forward to it.”

A Redmarley Redmarley llegend egend T h e s e d a y s t h e w o rd ‘ l e g e n d ’ i s horribly overused in sport.

Score a few runs or take a few w i c k e t s a n d i t s e e m s t h a t yo u a re

Tony Watkins

almost immediately given legendary status within a club.

It ’s different when you are talking about Tony Watkins of Redmarley Cricket Club, however. Here is a man who truly deserves to be called a club legend.

More than 60 of his 75 years have been spent associated with the club – he’s captained the 1st XI, served as club chairman and now looks after the wicket, which is described by current club captain Joe Lawrence as “a batting paradise”.

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TTop op ref ref rreflects eflects oonn hhow ow iitt aallll began began Top referee Clive Wilkes’ footba b lling journey has come almost full circle.

H e h a s e n j o ye d a s t e l l a r c a re e r t h a t s a w h i m f i r s t t a k e up the whistle just short of his 20th birthday.

From humble beginnings, the former Hartpury Primary School and Newent Secondary School pupil went on to hit the heights, r e f e r e e i n g m o re t h a n 7 7 0 games in the Football League and Premier League over 19 seasons.

H i s re m a r k a b l e re fe re e i n g j o u r n ey b e g a n i n t h e N o r t h Gloucestershire League back in 1974 and the 62-year-old, who lives in Corse, has never fo rg o t t e n w h e re i t a l l s t a r t e d , w h i c h m a d e i t e ve n m o re special when he was invited by the league to be their president soon after he had hung up his whistle.

And he’s proud to say that it’s a position he still holds today.

As a youngster growing up in Hartpury, refereeing was never on Wilkes’ radar, however.

H e m u c h p r e fe r re d p l ay i n g sport and was a good allrounder, enjoying table tennis, fo o t b a l l , c r i c k e t , r u g by a n d tennis.

He played for Hartpury in the top division of the Gloucestershire Table Tennis League – “Table tennis was big in those days,” he said – and a l s o h a s fo n d m e m o r i e s o f p l ay i n g cricket for Staunton and Corse and Woodpeckers.

By his own admission, he wasn’t the b e s t c r i c k e te r t o p u l l o n a p a i r o f whites.

““You You ssave ave us us 25 25 or or 30 30 rruns uns iin n tthe he ffield” ield” “I used to bat down the order and didn’t get many runs,” he said. “But what kept me in the side was my f i e l d i n g . I u s e d t o t h r ow m y s e l f a l l around the ground. I loved it.

“I remember one occasion when I was having a bad time I told Tim Dudfield, the captain of Staunton and Corse, to leave me out and he said, ‘I’m not going to drop you, you save

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us 25 or 30 runs in the field. Any runs you get with the bat are a bonus!’“ W i l k e s ’ r u g by c a r e e r t o o k h i m to Gloucester Old Boys where he played scrum-half, making his debut at 16.

“I’d have a go at anything with a ball,” he said. “I was a very competitive person. I wasn’t a great p l a ye r b u t I h a d g r i t a n d determination.”

H i s fo o t b a l l t o o k h i m to N e w e n t Town Youth before moving on to Williams and James, a factory team who played in the Premier Division of the Gloucester Sunday League.

“I was a left-back with the attitude of ‘thou shalt not pass’,” he chuckled.

“In those days, full-backs didn’t go forward like they do today. I’d occasionally move into midfield but my job was to tackle.”

W i l k e s d o e s h av e o n e ve r y specia i l m e m o r y f ro m h i s football playing days, however.

“We’d won a corner and I we n t u p j u s t i n s i d e t h e opposition’s half. The corner was headed clear and I just whacked it from 30 yards and it flew into the top right hand corner. That was 45 years ago and I’m still talking about it,” he laughed.

Injury, though, was to curtail Wilkes’ sporting pursuits.

“I had two cartilage operations on my right knee when I was 18 and 19 and I was never the s a m e a g a i n , ” h e s a i d . “ T h e re was a weakness there and I just couldn’t do the things that I’d been able to do in the past.”

While recuperating after his second operation, W i l k es s p o t te d a n a d ve r t t h a t w o u l d change his life forever.

“There was a shortage of f o o t b a l l i n g re fe re e s a n d t h ey wanted people to take a referee’s course,” he said. “I thought I’d do it because I wasn’t doing anything else. “ At t h i s st a g e I h a d n o aspiration to be a referee as I thought I’d be back playing sport again in a few months.”

The course was run over six or s ev e n ev e n i n g s a n d i n N ove m b e r 1 9 7 4 h e to o k h i s exam and passed. It was the first stage on his refereeing journey.

He H ew went ent o on n tto o rreferee eferee at at all a ll tthe he ttop op g grounds rounds By now Wilkes was doing an engineering apprenticeship at Williams and James, and he was also starting to realise that his days of playing sport “at a reasonable level” were in the past.

So he took the plunge and started refereeing in the North Gloucestershire League.

It was a decision that was to change his life. Such was his aptitude for the job that he was to go on to referee at all the top grounds in the country, including at Wembley.

“I prided myself on getting the big decisions right,” he said.

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