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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! Julia Smith shares her tips for prolonging flowering displays and keeping your garden colourful, as the early flowering shrubs finish and we start to prepare for the autumn months. Read more in her ‘In the Garden’ article. This month’s ‘Delicious Dish’ combines two dessert favourites – the humble crumble and the ever-popular pie – to create a tasty blueberry and plum crumble pie, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Try it out and let us know how you get on! As always, Roger Jackson brings you a variety of sports stories, from Tewkesbury Park Golf Club to Winchcombe Town Football Club. And remember, you can read full articles and many more stories online – just head to www.thelocalanswer.co.uk .
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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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Back B ack tto o tthe he 9 90s 0s Being born in 1997, I am just about c a te g o r i s e d a s a 9 0 s c h i l d . T h i s i s something I am proud of – what a brilliant decade to grow up in. My true 90s-self came out the other day when I bought myself a clear s h o u l d e r b a g w i t h a h u g e ye l l ow smiley face printed on the front of i t . I a b s o l u t e l y l ov e d i t , u n t i l i t unfortunately ripped only 2 weeks later! I guess that ’s what I get for trusting all my belongings in a thin plastic shoulder bag. Anyway, that’s beside the point. What I’m trying to say is, the 90s trend is back!
TThe he ‘‘wash wash a and nd go’ go’ llook ook iiss b brilliant rilliant iin n tthe he ssummer ummer L a s t m o n t h we d e l ve d i n t o t h e m i n i m a l i st i c m a k e - u p l o o k a n d I showed you how to use your makeu p s p a r i n g l y to m a tc h t h e l a t e s t trends. This month, although I have been avoiding make up as much as possible, I’m going to explore the ‘wash and go’ look , which is brilliant in the summer months, and how those bright pink eyeshadows are back in – something that excites me greatly. Wash and go – is that lazy-talk for “don’t bother dressing up or making
up because that ’s the trend this summer”? Basically, yes, and I am loving it . Natural hair is what people are loving lately. So, give that hair a wash and leave it to naturally dry – not even using a hairdryer. No matter what the outcome is, you’ll look trendy. I f yo u fe e l yo u r h a i r can’t be trusted to dry neatly by itself, a p r o d u c t I u s e d to u s e regularly is salt spray. This quick and easy to u s e p ro d u c t a d d s texture to your hair, g i v i n g yo u t h o s e beachy waves. It is an inexpensive product – I believe mine cost m e a ro u n d t h e £ 3 mark . However, you can create your own salt spray easily, with just a few ingredients. All you need is: • 8 fl oz water • 2 tsp coconut oil • 2 tsp coarse salt • 1 tsp strong hold gel J u s t p o p a l l t h e i n g re d i e n t s i n a spray bottle, shake well before use and you’ll have beachy waves at your fingertips. Again, minimal make up is what people are l o v i n g . Le t t h o s e freckles free and don’t fo r g e t t h o s e s h i n y l i p g l o s s e s, s o m e t h i n g t h a t was all the rage back in the 90s.
thought would grace our faces again was a bright p i n k eye s h a d o w – s p a r k l y pink if you’re feeling daring! That ’s right , pink blush and eyeshadow are back on the scene, so whether it ’s a flash of hot pink on your lips, a brush of baby pink o n yo u r eye l i d s, o r eve n s o m e s t r i k i n g highlights pink weaved into your hair like our old style icon Aguilera, C h r i st i n a bring pink back to life this season.
FFeel eel g good ood a about bout y yourself ourself Most importantly, it ’s summer, so wear w h a t e v e r yo u f e e l comfortable and confident in a n d yo u ’ l l b e a d m i r e d b y t h o s e around you. Beauty comes from within – as cheesy as it sounds – so dress how you want and feel good about yourself. That’s what is most important!
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‘‘Grand Grand ddesigns’ esigns’ at at KKing’s ing’s A Acre cre If you dream of designing your own home, a special event at King's Acre in Twigworth will let you know just how easy it could be. King’s Acre – the latest phase of homes at Orchard Park , the popular over-50s residential park in Twigworth – has a number of new plots available for made-to-order homes. On Sunday 19th March, the park is holding a special Grand Designs Event when h o m e b u ye r s s e e k i n g s o m e t h i n g a l i t t l e m o r e ‘personalised’ can learn how easy it is to tailor-make a park home for the plot of their choice.
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One example is 11 King’s Acre at the far end of the park . This is a 42x20 plot suitable for a park home of the customer ’s choice, such as the Omar Regency, available to purchase from £198,000. “If you are looking for something a bit special, talk to us!” said Helen Ford, Sales Manager for Park Home Life. “What a fantastic way to ensure your home meets your every need. You could end up having a one-off design that will look like no other!” Find out more about the event at King’s Acre at www.parkhomelife.com or call Helen on 01452 730605.
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Bring your budding chefs along for a series of fun hands-on cookery sessions in the Acorn Centre! The classes will include all sorts of fun meals such as pizza from scratch, banana muffins, vegetable kebabs and much 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. www.caferene.co.uk
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The Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza returns to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester on 4- 6 August 2017. 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. AUGUST 5 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. Apply online: www.rosscarnival.org.uk
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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? Rosalind’s plans may lead to more than just her own happy ending. 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 5- 6 AUGUST AUGUST 5-6 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. 8 AUGUST AUGUST TASTY TUESDAY Five tasters, five wines all for a fiver! Every second Tuesday of the month, our
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teams each create a menu and vie to be voted Tasty Tuesday champion. This month we’re displaying Mamma’s Home Cooking 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. 8.30pm. £15. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org AUGUST 9 AUGUST ANDY TW WYYMAN
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This wonderful event is taking place in aid of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and sponsored by Pets Barn Veterinary group. With a dog show, dog classes and presentations, it’s bound to be fun for both you and your four-legged friend. 12noon-4pm. Adults £3. Dog handlers free. Under 16s free with Mazes entry. Dog classes £1.50 each. Elton Farm, Elton, 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 under a covered marquee area. Free entry. 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.
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Hot Pot Pottery love to get people in touch with their creative side so they are delighted to announce the launch of their New Bread Classes for 2017 at The House of Bread and Hot Pot Pottery. Dede Liss, an experienced Artisan Bread Making tutor, will be running the classes and you will be making and cooking your bread in the cosy tea-room space at Hot Pot Pottery. www.hotpotpottery.co.uk. 01594 837943. 16 AUGUST AUGUST 16 GLOW SPORTS A unique sporting experience using special glow equipment. It will test your senses, as well as your skills, under our UV lights. Come and try table tennis, short-tennis, dance and lots more – with a difference! This summer we have Glow Sports sessions for the whole family, including those excitable grown-ups. 1pm. £5. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.
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19-28 19 -28 AUGUST AUGUST PAINSWICK VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL ARTBURST this year will consist of 13 different exhibitions spread across 8 venues in and around Painswick. Ten local artists will also be opening their studios for you to see how and where they work. Dozens of painters, woodcarvers, sculptors and more, from Painswick to the USA and Canada. For more details visit 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. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. MISFIT PEARL Jane Pearl is a genuine wordsmith (when she can remember them) 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 that drips from her kitchen table dropping to the floor and saddling up on an epic quest across the Forests of Dean. Royal Oak , Park Hill, Whitecroft, Lydney, GL15 4PG. 01594 562356. www.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 22 22 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
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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. Everything you make you take home! 6-7.30pm. £20pp. Acorn Cook Centre, Whole Foods Market, Gallagher Retail Park , Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR. 2266 AUGUST AUGUST DURSLEY AND CAM 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
Hot and cold food, ethical clothing, charities, talks, a kids’ area, and more cake than you can shake a stick at! 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 this third classic and retro festival. Historic vehicles, cars, motorbikes, scooters and commercial vehicles will line the streets and businesses of all types will be joining in the fun by creating their own retro feel. Music, food and fashion will all play their part in the festival. 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.
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3311 AUGUST AUGUST LONDON CALLING Currently touring across the UK playing the debut Clash album in celebration of its 40th anniversary, London Calling have played sell-out shows nationwide. 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. 2 SSEPTEMBER EPTEMBER 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 stand-off. 7.30pm. £18.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 3 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER CHELTENHAM BRIDE & GROOM SHOW Everything you’ll need to know to prepare your special day. Two Bridal fashion shows at 12 noon and 2pm. Over 70 exhibitors from venues to wedding gowns. 11am. Free admission. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.
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The best party of the summer returns to the streets of Newent, including the famous onion show, live music, food village, dog show, fairground rides and over 150 stalls! From organics and fresh local produce through to beers, wines, ciders and fruit juices, there’s a lot more than just onions! 10am-5pm. Free entry. For details visit www.newentonionfayre.net 12 12 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER ASIAN STREET FOOD – VEGETARIAN Learn to create Asian bites with an explosion of flavours, tastes and aromas. These authentic local treats balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy in perfect harmony. After this class, you’ll be able to reproduce these uniquely delicious salads, skewers, noodles and dumplings in your own home.
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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.
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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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Taake employer’s and public liability for example. Unless there is only you in the business, employer ’s liability insurance is a mandatory requirement. Very few claims under these policies are made by small businesses, but for those few who do suffer a claim, it ’s an absolute lifeline against financial wipe-out . Public liability is in the same category if you have business premises or go to work at someone else’s property. There are small business policies readily available to cover these risks as well as office contents, etc. But what about slightly more specialist cover that might be needed for your particular business? Product liability if you’re selling goods; professional indemnity if you are providing services. Without adequate cover, you are again in wipe-out territory if a claim is successfully made. Although limited liability protection is available to those trading through a company, more and more cases are being taken against individuals rather than corporate entities. Insurance can often be demanded by those providing funding to the business. The most common requirement is for there to be cover in the event of something happening to the person that makes the business tick – keyman cover as it is popularly known. And what happens if there are two of you involved in the business and something happens to one party? Does the survivor really want the estate of his or her former partner involved with the ongoing business? Almost certainly not , so should there be some form of insurance to provide a payment in these circumstances so that you can retain control of the business?
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AM Major ajor iinfluence nfluence a att Winchcombe Winchcombe Wil l M a jor is a one - club man. The Winchcombe Town Football Club stalwart made his debut almost 14 years ago at the age of 16 and is as enthusiastic about the game today as he was back then. “I played my first game for the first team on 18th October 2003,” he remembers without having to stop to think . “It was a Cheltenham League Senior Charities Cup tie against Newton Heath – they were a good side back in the day – and it was a bit of a baptism of fire. “I was a holding midfielder back then. The game was played at Whaddon rec and we lost 3- 0.” Major had just left Winchcombe School for Bournside Sixth Form when he made his debut and, like so many teenagers, he was unaware of the exam he was about to face.
G Grounds rounds ffor or o optimism ptimism Tewkesbury Town Football Club have been casting envious glances at their sporting neighbours. While the town’s cricket and rugby c l u b s h a ve e s t a b l i s h e d b a s e s a t Swilgate and the Vineyards respectively in the shadow of the imposing Tewkesbury Abbey, the football club find themselves spread all over the town with no place that they can call home. It’s something James Heath, a onetime player and now chairman of the club’s Colts, wants to rectify as soon as possible. “We need our own clubhouse and our own ground,” he said. “It ’s something we’re crying out for. The cricket club and rugby club have got their own grounds, so why can’t we? That ’s the dream and hopefully something might happen soon.”
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“It all happened quite quickly,” he said. “I’d had a couple of games for the reserves and then I got called up to play in the first team. “I didn’t really realise what was going on. I just played my natural game. I’m quite loud on the pitch and I think some of the more senior Cleal is preparing for his fourth season as boss of Cleeve and is looking to maintain the progress that has been made in the previous three in the Southern League Division One South and West. T h i s t i m e a ro u n d h e i s t a rg e t i n g a top 10 finish. “That’s the ambition,” he said.
JJohnson ohnson raring raring tto og go o The phrase “fit, firing and raring to go” is one that can easily be applied to almost any sportsman and woman at any time of the year. But when it refers to Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson it carries extra meaning. The 61-year-old had heart surgery at the back end of last season but he is now fully recovered and looking forward to the new season as much a s a ny i n h i s 3 0 plus years as a manager. “I’m fine,” he said. “I’m 100 per cent fit and I’m absolutely ready fo r t h e r i g o u r s o f the new season.” Gary Johnson PLUS: How Jason
players were a bit taken aback , but I still play like that today.” These days he is predominantly a right-back for Winchcombe’s first team in Northern Senior League Division Two, although he is happy to play in the centre of defence. “I’ve played pretty much everywhere for the club,” he said with some pride. “I’ve even had a couple of stints in goal and I play in goal for our Sunday team in the Evesham League.” This season, as the Saturday side look to improve on their bottom half finish last time out, they will hear a familiar voice barking out the instructions from the sidelines. That’s because Phil Comfort has returned to the club as manager – a move that has gone down well with Major. Full story online. Eaton’s Wembley goal sparked a remarkable run of success for Cheltenham Town.
‘‘We’re We’re open open tto oa anyone’ nyone’ T h e l a d i e s ’ s e c t i o n a t C l e ev e C l o u d Golf Club have got an important date at the beginning of the month. T h e y a re h o l d i n g a n o p e n d ay o n Tuesday 8th August in a bid to attract new members. T h e re a re 1 0 ladies at the club at the moment and c a p t a i n R i t a N ew s a i d : “ I t wo u l d b e Rita New wo n d e r f u l i f w e could double that number.” It is the last of three open days that they’ve organised and it will ‘tee off’ at 6pm. “We’re open to anyone,” said Rita, “whether they ’ve played before or not. If they’ve played before we will take them out on the course and play a few holes.” For full versions of all these stories and more, visit our website: www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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Neil Neil Smith Smith is is loving loving llife ife aass ccaptain aptain So often you hear about how the pressure of captaincy affects a player’s form. That is certainly not the case with Neil Smith, however, who took over as captain at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club at the start of the year. The 45-year-old was playing off 11 when he spoke to The Local Answer and said: “It will come down. I want to be in single figures – I’m a single figure handicapper waiting to happen! “It’s already come down a shot since the start of the year and my ambition is to be a 5, 6 or 7-handicapper.” Smith has only really been playing golf for the past seven years or so, s t a r t i n g w i t h S h e rd o n s b e f o r e switching to Tewkesbury, so he has come a long way in a short time. The Churchdown School teacher, w h o l i ve s j u s t a l o n g R o r y M c I l roy drive from the golf course that has become his second home, played fo o t b a l l , r u g b y a n d c r i c k e t i n h i s younger days. “I didn’t play to any great standard,” he said, “but I always enjoyed playing wherever I was and I always enjoyed the social side. I’d have kept on playing but I didn’t want knackered knees!” These days he says golf is “by far” the number one sport in his life. It was the social aspect that attracted him to Tewkesbury Park , however.
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“I got invited along to one of their club nights,” he said. “I walked into the bar and after 10 minutes I felt like I knew half the people there. It was a really good atmosphere. I thought, ‘I’ll fit in well here’.” The affable Smith was soon enjoying himself on the course as well as in the bar. He was captain of the club’s North Gloucestershire Foursomes League B team three years ago and is proud of a record that reads a bit like Nick Faldo’s Ryder Cup singles record – won 6, drawn 1, lost 2. These days he organises the club’s friendly matches against the likes of Forest of Arden, Weston-Super-Mare,
Lydney and St Pierre, so his time is pretty full-on at the club. So, is he enjoying the captaincy? “Yes, I am,” he said. “Of course it can have its moments but it ’s a great honour. I like talking to other people whether it be golfers from our club or p l ay e r s f ro m o t h e r c l u b s . I s u p p o s e you could call me a social butterfly.” He receives plenty of feedback , of course, and nearly all of it is good, especially when it comes to the course. No less an expert than Peter McEvoy, one of this country’s best ever amateur golfers, has had an input on the shape of the course over the years and Smith is fulsome in his praise for the set-up a n d ow n e r s ’ m a s s i ve i n ve s t m e n t i n the course and hotel. “The course looks absolutely fantastic,” Smith said, “it ’s truly awesome. The greens are so true and the fairways are very well manicured. T h e g r o u n d s m a n C h r i s B r o m l ey h a s done a wonderful job.” So how long will it be before a Smith junior rocks up at the club? “Not for a while,” laughed Smith, who is married to Rebecca. “My eightyear-old son Sam has started swinging a club in the garden but he’s far more interested in football. “And my daughter Robyn, who is 10, is obsessed with dancing – contemporary, modern, tap and ballet.”
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