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W Welcome elcome ttoo JJuly uly ...... The summer holidays are fast approaching and parents will be racking their brains for activities to do with the kids – or by themselves if a babysitter is on hand! As always, we have a great selection of events in our What’s On section, including the Inflatable Theme Park at Over Farm Market , Summer Jam at The Brewery Quarter, Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza, Guiting Music Festival, and much more. Café René will once again be flying the R&B flag for the 2017 Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival, which starts on Monday 24th July. With toe-tapping music, a hog roast and BBQ, and a great selection of Real Ales, Ciders and Perrys, this is an event you won’t want to miss! We’re once again on the look out for writers to cover a variety of topics within the magazine. Have a look inside and get in touch if you’re interested in any of the features.
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O Osteoarthritis steoarthritis iinn ccats ats A r t h r i t i s i n c at s i s b ot h staggeringly common and ye t f re q u e n t l y u n d e r recognised. Some studies have found evidence of a r t h r i t i s i n u p to 9 1 % o f older felines. Arthritis will cause reduced mobility, a c t i v i t y a n d c h ro n i c p a i n , but it is often missed. The behavioural signs are often subtle in cats compared to dogs, with older cats that have become sedentary and quieter, often just thought of as slowing down with age. When examined, the physical changes of swollen joints, tenderness and reduced mobility are not obvious until the arthritis is well advanced.
John D John Daly aly or or A Arnold rnold P Palmer almer A John Daly is an alcoholic cocktail made with lemonade, iced tea and vodka, which is based on the non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer consisting of iced tea and lemonade. Both drinks are named after professional golfers – the John Daly name is a tongue-in-cheek comment referring to Daly ’s problems with alcoholism. According to the American golfer, Arnold Palmer regularly enjoyed drinking iced tea with lemonade at home. At the 1960 US Open at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado, he ordered this drink at the bar. A woman sitting nearby overheard him and ordered “that Palmer drink”, hence its name. The drink is also referred to as a ‘Half and Half’ in many parts of the US, especially the South. Ingredients Ingredients (John ((JJohn Daly): Daly): 50ml vodka; 100ml lemonade; 100ml iced tea; ice; slice of lemon to garnish. Method: Method: 1 Fill a collins glass with ice. 2 Add vodka, then top up with equal parts iced tea and lemonade. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
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W Weight eight lloss oss ccan an h help elp iimprove mprove mobility mobility Active interaction and playing to encourage exercise both help maintain exercise and strength. Physical r e h a b i l i t a t i o n i s p o ss i b l e i n a m e n a b l e p a t i e n t s w i t h massage, laser/ultrasound therapy and even acupuncture is possible. Increased omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, and weight loss can both improve mobility. Finally we have a range of very effective anti-inflammatories and pain killers when required. It is easy to miss the signs of pain and arthritis in cats, and just because a cat isn’t crying out it doesn’t mean they are comfortable and happy. If you are concerned your cat is slowing down or showing those behavioural changes, have a chat to your vet about whether it’s time to start ‘Felix’ on some arthritis treatment.
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Double Double EEspresso spresso Maserati is a magical name in Italian car culture. Founded by the Maserati Brothers on the 1st December 1914, at N° 1 Via de’ Pepoli in Bologna, the Italian marque has always produced cars that have style, class and a sporting pedigree. The Levante, named after the Mediterranean wind, has a mix that is new for Maserati; luxurious, but also a d ve n t u r o u s . A l l ve r s i o n s o f t h e Levante have an eight-speed gearbox a n d i n t e l l i g e n t Q 4 A l l W h e e l D r i ve r w i t h a t o rq u e v e c t o r i n g sy s t e m t o m o v e p o w e r a ro u n d t h e w h e e l s w h e re i t i s n e e d e d . T h e re a re dynamic five ride heights to choose from via advanced active air suspension. This is a Maserati that is e q u a l l y h a p py b o t h o n a n d o f f t h e road.
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Italian sports car, in the colour of Cuoio. It ’s the sort of tobacco colour that suits Italian car interiors so well. The trim had been finished with High Gloss Ebano Wood that had a beautiful grain – just think of the wo o d f i n i s h yo u m i g h t s e e o n a vintage Riva Boat and you are in that territory. It felt so luxurious and fitted in with the Italian bespoke feel. It was reassuring to see the traditional Maserati clock in place, the iconic oval, proudly sporting the Maserati Trident logo. The Silver Trident also features at the heart of the perfectly shaped steering wheel and displays on the Touch Control 8.4” media screen. The driving position in
the Levante feels like you are in a Maserati sports car and not a Sports Utility Vehicle. The 3.0 litre V6 Turbo D i e s e l p o we r p l a n t ( w i t h 2 7 5 b h p ) started with a press of the stop/start button, and the automatic box can be driven normally or, when you are after a more sporty experience, you can use the shift paddles. T h e re i s a s p o r t b u t to n o n t h e Levante that, pressed once, prepares the SUV for those curvy English Br o a d s, a n d w h e n p r e s s e d a g a i n a d a p t s t h e d a m p e r s fo r s p i r i te d driving. The handling of the Maserati was sublime due to a low centre of gravity and perfect 50 -50 weight distribution.
Advanced A dvanced ssafety afety ffeatures eatures The Levante also has advanced safety features – reassuring for the family driver – including six dual-stage airbags, active headrests and a tyre pressure monitoring system, as well as optional ‘active’ safety technology designed to help prevent collisions. This includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Alert , Rear Cross Path d e te c t i o n , a n d L a n e D e p a r t u r e a n d Forward Collision warning systems. For someone who wants Italian elegance, a bespoke feel and a capable vehicle for many situations, the new Maserati Levante is a perfect choice. The 3.0 litre V6 Turbo Diesel Levante starts at £54,335 on the road. The Local Answer
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What’s On The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. EVERY WEDNESDAY CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY – SUMMER FUN Our popular Children’s Wednesdays are back to keep everyone happy during the school holidays! 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 be our storyteller, Nightshade. Be thrown back into history as Condensed Histories demonstrates action filled tales of past days. sudeleycastle.co.uk. 01242 602308. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD 25 JUNE – 11 JULY SHAKESPEARE RETURNS TO BERKELEY CASTLE Enjoy an early afternoon or evening performance of Shakespeare’s classic play in the historic surroundings of Berkeley Castle. You are welcome to bring chairs or blankets to sit on whilst the play is performed. Hopefully umbrellas won’t be necessary, but please bring one if you think it might be required! Picnics are also permitted. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 1 JULY CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR Song of Songs directed by John Holloway, organist John Wright. Saturday 1st July at Cirencester Parish Church. 7.30pm. Glorious music from the Renaissance and 20th Century reflecting the imagery of nature and creation by de Padilla, Guererro, Victoria, Walton, Sanders, Hadley, Holloway. Tickets £15 available from Cirencester, Cheltenham and Gloucester Tourist Information Centres, 01242 603988, www.cantores.net or on the door.
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OH BADGER WHERE ART THOU? A Golden badger has been spotted in Firkin Forest – a reward has been offered for proof it exists… the hunt is underway, reporter Colin is on the case. He is joined by a plethora of unusual characters out on the badger hunt. Will the badger be found? Does it exist? For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 2 JULY ART & CRAFTS MARKET A chance to discover the wealth of creative talent in the Forest & Wye Valley, as well as the opportunity to meet the artists and makers and buy original artwork and craft products. 11am-4pm. Free entry and parking. Taurus Craft, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU. 01594 844841. 5-8 JULY ROMEO AND JULIET A powerful, explosive production combining a thrilling contemporary feel with an outstanding ensemble of actormusicians. Featuring music by Mumford and Sons, The Vaccines, The Civil Wars, Hozier and new original music by Johnny Flynn. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 7 JULY JETHRO A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest comic storyteller
ever to grace the stage. 7.30pm. £20. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. 8 JULY THE PINES OUTDOOR CLUB (1972) The Pines Outdoor Club (1972) is a naturist club twixt Gloucester and Ross on Wye. On 8th July we are having a ‘clothes optional’ open day. ‘The Pines’ is a haven of peace and tranquility offering four terraced grass areas, four acres of woodland and a wide mix of flora and fauna. The open day is 11am to 4pm and refreshments will be provided. We have our own ‘pavilion’ should it be wet. For details please contact the secretary on pines_sec@live.co.uk or Nat – 07554 543841. www.pinesoutdoorclub.org.uk. 9 JULY CLASSIC BUS RALLY Another one day event, fully open to the public, and again building on the success of our previous nine years of Bus Rallies. We already have 21 historic buses booked in for this year, ranging in age from 1939 through to 1998. Programmes in full colour will be on sale giving you some detail of the buses booked to be appearing. www.gwsr.com. 01242 621405. ZOE LYONS Zoe’s trademark high energy, brilliantly observed routines and sharply written material has left her with an ever-growing fan base. Last year she won both the Comedian’s Comedian Award and Chortle Best Club Comic. 8.30pm. £8. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE.
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16 JULY NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE Highly acclaimed in the West End, NEBT is a fabulous melting pot of new choreography, live music, design and the visual arts. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 19 JULY TWELFTH NIGHT Twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, are separated in a shipwreck and Viola takes on the appearance of a man to be accepted to work in Duke Orsino’s household. It is here that the fun begins. A play about mistaken identities, love and the madness it can drive us to. This production will be filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, bold characters and audience interaction. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. 19-23 JULY THE GRUFFALO Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.
21-30 JULY THE 47TH GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL This year’s Festival in Guiting Power will be from the 21st to 30th July. The exciting programme includes eleven concerts featuring the best in classical, jazz and contemporary blues. Internationally renowned artists will bring a wonderful variety of music to the heart of the Cotswolds. Tickets – www.guitingfestival.org 21 JULY – 5 AUGUST WILSON’S FUN FAIR Come and join Bob Wilson’s Fun Fair as they come to Gloucester Park. You can expect to find an array of rides including Storm, Dominator Miami, Superbowl and much more! Gloucester Park, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1XE. 07980 573676. www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk 22-30 JULY GLOUCESTER RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL A mainstay of Gloucester’s festival season, local, national and international Blues artists converge on the city for a nine-day celebration of the genre. 01452 207020. For dates, times, locations, news and lineups visit www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk 23 JULY DOGS DON’T DO BALLET Biff is not like other dogs – he likes moonlight and music and walking on his
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Rosemary Rosemary iiss sstill till b bowling owling them them over over For someone who doesn’t like t a l k i n g to t h e m e d i a , R o s e m a r y Nelson is very good at it. The soon-to-be 80 -year-old has found herself fielding more phone calls than usual this year after being made a life member of Overbury Bowling Club in recognition of her services to the club. “I don’t like publicity,” said Rosemary, who lives in Bishop’s Cleeve and has been as much a part of life at Overbury Bowling Club over the past 27 years as the beautiful green that sits outside the clubhouse on the Gloucestershire/ Worcestershire border. She may not like publicity, but w i t h i n a m i n u te o f t a l k i n g to Rosemary her love for the club – and life in general – quickly shines through. She told the The Local Answer: “My late husband James joined the club
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in 1987. He loved playing bowls there so much that he asked me to come along and play.” That was in 1990 and Rosemary hasn’t looked back . “I took to it straight away,” she said. “I used to play almost all day every day. I’d play at Overbury in the summer and then play indoors at friends Dave Parry and Pete Mitchell – Jack’s two godfathers – were also in the team.
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Mike Burton was a colossus on the r u g by f i e l d a n d h e h a s b e e n a colossus off it since retiring from playing almost 40 years ago. The one-time Gloucester, England a n d B r i t i s h L i o n s p ro p i s a h u g e l y successful businessman and continues to be a big noise in rugby where he is heavily involved with the Barbarians. Now 71, his rugby career reads like a boy ’s own story – a member of Willie John McBride’s Lions tour to South Africa in 1974, 17 Tests for
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Bentham in the winter. James used to run the bar and cut the hedge at Overbury and I’d help him.” Sadly for Rosemary – and everyone at Overbury Bowling Club – James died 15 years ago. It was obviously a very tough time for Rosemary but she said: “A year after he died I thought , ‘You know what, I can do what James did’, so I started running the club bar... and I’m still running it today!” And typical of Rosemary, she has thrown her heart and soul into it just like her late husband did. “I buy all the drinks myself,” she laughed. “I’ve only got a small car a n d I f i l l i t u p w i t h b ot t l e s of b e e r and wine and take them over to the club. “I buy anything I think I can sell. I don’t get paid for it and the money I make goes straight into the club.” Full story online. E n g l a n d a n d m o re t h a n a d e c a d e p l ay i n g for Gloucester and Gloucestershire for whom he won multiple cup finals.
Having Having a B Ball all at at slip slip Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a great slip Martyn Ball fielder. The first four are, of course, h o u s e h o l d n a m e s a c ro ss t h e c r i c k e t i n g w o r l d b u t n o l e ss a j u d g e than Russell told anyone who would listen while he was on England duty in the 1990s that Ball, now 47, was the best slipper in the country. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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Why W hy tthe he ffestival estival iiss sso o sspecial pecial Talk to Andy Brassington for a couple of minutes and you feel sure that the sun will shine even on the gloomiest of English summer days. The fo r m e r Gloucestershire wicketkeeper is very much a glass half f u l l m a n a n d h e re t a i n s a h u g e e n t h u s i a s m fo r a l l t h i n g s c r i c k e t whether it be Gloucestershire, cricket in general, or the Cheltenham Cricket Festival in particular. “The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is a magical place to be,” said the 62year-old. “It ’s got the college in the b a c k g r o u n d a n d t h e m a r q u e e s g i ve the place a real buzz . “It’s great for the supporters because they are so close to the action and the cricket is always exciting. When the b a l l i s f l y i n g i n to t h e m a r q u e e s i t excites everyone.” Brassington was on Gloucestershire’s books for 14 years from 1974 and has h i s ow n v e r y s p e c i a l m e m o r i e s o f playing at the festival. “I made my county championship debut there,” he said. “It was in the days of uncovered wickets and I remember the rain coming down during the game. “After that the wicket turned square and David Gravevey took eight wickets.” When Brassington made his debut
CCheltenham heltenham Festival Festival ffixtures ixtures Monday 3 Monday 3rd rd JJuly: uly: G loucestershire v G lamorgan Gloucestershire Glamorgan ((4-day 4-day g game, ame, 1 11am 1am e each ach day) day) 7th FFriday riday 7 th JJuly: uly: Gloucestershire Middlesex G loucestershire v M iddlesex 2.30pm) ((T20, T20, 2 .30pm) 9th SSunday unday 9 th JJuly: uly: G loucestershire v W orcestershire Gloucestershire Worcestershire ((4-day 4-day g ame, 1 1am e ach day) day) game, 11am each TThursday hursday 1 3th JJuly: uly: 13th G loucestershire v K ent Gloucestershire Kent ((T20, T20, 2 .30pm) 2.30pm) SSunday unday 1 6th JJuly: uly: 16th G loucestershire v SSussex ussex Gloucestershire ((T20, T20, 2 pm) 2pm) in 1974, the very best players in the world were plying their trade in county cricket and the young Brassington was lucky enough to be sharing a dressing room with some of the true greats of the game like Mike Procter and Zaheer Abbas. “What a player Procter was,” Brassington said. “I’ll never forget that hat-trick he took at Cheltenham against Yorkshire in 1979.” Brassington, a true team player, also remembers when Gloucestershire wo n f i ve g a m e s o u t o f f i ve a t Cheltenham. “That didn’t happen very often,” he
said. “It was in the days when we’d be playing three three-day games and two one-day games at Cheltenham. To win all five of them was something quite special.” The first ball will be bowled at this year ’s festival on Monday 3rd July when Glamorgan are the visitors for a County Championship Division Two game, and the festival will end almost t wo we e k s l a t e r w i t h a T 2 0 g a m e against Sussex on Sunday 16th July. Brassington, who was Gloucestershire’s marketing manager for eight years and is now on the club’s executive board, will, of course, be at Cheltenham again this summer. And one date in particular is ringed in his diary – Tuesday 4th July – which is the second day of the four-day game against Glamorgan. “We’ve got a big Professional Cricketers’ Association day that day,” said Brassington, who is the driving force behind the annual event . “There’ll be about 140 ex-players across all generations coming to Cheltenham. “This year is the PCA’s 50th anniversary and we raise money for the Benevolent Fund, which provides money for cricketers or ex-cricketers who have fallen on hard times.” Full story online.
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25 25 JULY JULY A STREET CAT NAMED BOB The moving and life-affirming true story of the unlikely friendship between the young homeless busker James Bowen and the stray ginger cat named Bob who changed his life. 9.15pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. 26 26 JULY JULY TAMING OF THE SHREW Everyone wants to marry Bianca, Kate’s younger sister, but Kate must be married first and no suitor can be found. Enter Petruchio, a gamester on the make who surprises them both with the most unconventional courtship in English literature. A controversial, passionate and tender story of sexual politics with live music, humour and audience interaction. Recommended age: 8+. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. RHYTTHM OF THE DANCE 2017 This incredible live show featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. An array of the most talented, gifted cast who keep audiences wowed all over the world. 7.30pm. £26. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.
228-30 8-30 JULY JULY GLOUCESTER QUAYS FOOD FESTIVAL Gloucester Quays will be hosting another annual Food Festival this summer, with demonstrations, tasty treats and plenty to keep you occupied! A great day out for all, this event is free to enter and will provide food and drink for all to enjoy! Car Park – St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5SH. HERITAGE DIESEL GALA Join us for a 3 day summer festival of heritage diesel traction, recreating that past era of locomotive hauled trains now long since disappeared from the national network. Enjoy the open days of our facilities at Toddington and Winchcombe. www.gwsr.com. 01242 621405. 4-6 4- 6 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA
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A welcome return to Cheltenham town centre of the two-day festival celebrating music, food and drink. Visitors can enjoy a host of local performers and DJ’s 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 open to all ages. Saturday 1-9pm, Sunday 1-7pm. For more information visit thebreweryquarter.com or @TheBreweryChelt #SummerJam
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The Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza returns to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th 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 from classic cars, tractors and commercial vehicles, to motorcycles, military vehicles and emergency vehicles. The popular Countryside section features a dog show, ferret racing, rare breeds, animal conservation, horse logging, falconry displays to sheep dancing! The event is packed with curiosity stalls, trade stands, models tents to craft marques, plus a vintage fun fair, Punch and Judy Shows, live music and dancing. This year will see the iconic Battle of Britain memorial flight take to the skies above the showground (both days). Have a fun-filled great day out for all the family; what ’s more all the money raised benefits both national and regional charities. To enter our draw to win a family pass (2 adults and 2 children) for the day of your choice during the Extravaganza (4th to 6th August*), send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Glos Vintage Extravaganza’, The Local Answer, Unit I Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 7EG. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk stating ‘Glos Vintage Extravaganza’. Closing date: Monday 10th July 2017. *The prize tickets can only be used on one of the Extravaganza Days and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
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Recent legislation restricting the tax benefits of ‘off payroll workers’ and those drawing dividends from their companies has made these structures less attractive, some would argue for the better. I take issue with that, as these entrepreneurs employ millions of people nationwide, which would not be the case if there were no incentives for them taking the risk of obtaining the business levels that they need. T h e l a t e s t g ro u p o f p e o p l e i n v o l v e d i n t h i s d e b a t e a re those working in what has become known as the ‘gig economy’. There is no dictionary definition, but the term is generally applied to the group of people who are doing lowpaid work on a piecemeal basis, often through a website or app. Uber and Deliveroo are just two of the household names using workers in this way. The gig economy has grown rapidly in recent years and estimates suggest that there are over 1.5 million already in this community. There is a key difference here, however. The workers haven’t generally made the decision to operate in this way; Uber and Deliveroo insist that it’s the only way in which they will do business. There have been high profile challenges to these arrangements and it’s a subject that we will hear more of over the next couple of years whilst the government and the courts try to determine what’s right and wrong.
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