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W Welcome elcome ttoo JJune une ...... We’ve got not one, but three recipes for you this month as we prepare for Father’s Day. Treat your dad and have a go at making our fantastic fudge – milk chocolate, dark chocolate and a very tasty white chocolate and cranberry. You could even experiment with other flavours, too! Young readers please recruit the help of an adult for the cooking process. ‘Pick Your Own’ season returns to Primrose Vale and it’s a fantastic way to entertain the children and encourage them to eat healthily. Take advantage of the two vouchers inside for discounts on fruit and vegetables. Patesians Sports & Social Club have once again donated a fantastic Hospitality Package for two people to attend the Cheltenham Cricket Festival in July. For more details including how to enter our competition, see page 20. After the popularity of our Rugby World Cup 2015 and UEFA Euro 2016 fixtures lists, we’ve put together a feature for The British & Irish Lions Tour 2017. See inside for a brief write-up and match dates.
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Thyme Thyme tto oe explore xplore The whole point of foraging, at least in my opinion, isn’t simply to cut down on the cost of your monthly food bill. The time and effort required to get a full and varied diet from foraging is extensive and wouldn’t leave a lot of room in your life for other pursuits. I feel that the point of foraging is to teach yourself to notice more while out in the country. So often in this fast paced, instant gratification lifestyle w e h a ve b u i l t fo r o u r s e l ve s , we ove r l o o k a n d t a k e fo r granted certain things that were once viewed as an important lifeline for our ancestors. When walking off your Sunday lunch, how often do you look up and notice the seasons’ effects on hedgerows and undergrowth? Perhaps you prefer to gaze downward noticing nothing more than the same well trodden path that you saw last weekend?
Allow A llow y yourself ourself tthe he ttime ime tto o appreciate appreciate y your our ssurroundings urroundings There is so much that nature has to offer us and yet we have forgotten how to appreciate these gifts – many of them we needn’t even ingest to appreciate. Wild thyme, f o u n d i n s a n d y s o i l s o r ro c k y o u t c ro p s , i s t h e p e r f e c t example of allowing yourself the time to appreciate your s u r ro u n d i n g s . P i n c h a l i t t l e s p r i g o f f t h e p l a n t , r u b between your fingers and spend the rest of the walk enjoying a periodic sniff. It will only take a second, but when you inhale that herby fragrance, empty your mind of all your distractions and just enjoy the moment. Our fast paced lifestyle isn’t a bad thing, mind you. Business is booming for humanity ... but every so often, before we completely alienate ourselves from this world, w e n e e d t o a p p re c i a t e t h a t e v e r y t h i n g w e n e e d h a s always been here. Thyme for you to get out there and start rediscovering your planet! If If you’re you’re not not 100% 100% sure sure that that w what hat you’re you’re ppicking icking iiss safe safe for for human consumption, consumption, don’t don’t pick pick it. it. If If you’re you’re prone prone to to food food human allergies, or or pregnant, pregnant, always always seek seek medical medical advice advice before before allergies, consuming anything anything fforaged oraged in in the the w ild. consuming wild. Page 4
M Mai ai TTai ai If you’re looking for a cocktail to whisk you away to a tropical paradise, the Mai Tai is the drink for you. This cocktail was supposedly invented in 1944 at Trader Vic’s restaurant in Oakland, California. He created the drink one afternoon for friends who were visiting from Tahiti. Carrie Guild – one of Vic’s guests – tasted the cocktail and exclaimed “Maita’i roa ae”, which is translated literally as “very good” or figuratively as “out of this world! The best!” Don the Beachcomber – Trader Vic’s rival – claimed creation of the cocktail in 1933 at his then-new bar named after himself (later a famous restaurant) in Hollywood. His recipe is more complicated than that of Vic’s and has a very different taste. IIngredients: ngredients: 50ml dark rum; 15ml orange curacao; 10ml fresh lime juice; 60ml almond syrup; ice; wedge of lime and a chunk of pineapple to garnish. Method: M ethod: 1 Put the ice in a cocktail shaker and add rum, orange curacao, lime juice and almond syrup. 2 Shake well and strain the drink into a tall glass with fresh ice. 3 Garnish with a wedge of lime and a chunk of pineapple.
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D Dark ark CChocolate hocolate FFudge udge 200g dark chocolate; 210ml double cream; 340g caster sugar; 170ml liquid glucose; 60g butter. Method: Method: 1 As before, combine the sugar, glucose and double cream and heat until it reaches 118°C . 2 A d d t h e b u t te r a n d r e t u r n t o t h e boil, checking it reaches 118°C again. 3 Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until it is completely mixed in. 4 Transfer to your greaseproof-lined tin (I used the 17cm x 27cm tin for this recipe). Leave to cool before cutting up.
Useful Equipment: Useful Equipment: Sugar thermometer. If you don’t have one, you need to bring the mixture to the soft ball stage, which will take around 10 -15 minutes. Test by dropping a bit of the mixture into cold water and see if it forms a ball.
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SStructure tructure aand nd d discipline iscipline JJuggling uggling iitt a all? ll? The baby is crying; the teens are taking exams; your mum’s losing her m a r b l e s . . . H o w a re yo u s u p p o s e d t o keep all those balls in the air? Family life can sometimes be a real juggling act , so what makes family life easier and happier for all? ‘Structure’ and ‘discipline’ are the unlikely magic words of success. Whether you are renovating the house, studying for exams or raising a baby, these two words will guide you towards peace of mind and achieving your ambitions. Sound scary? Do you much prefer the words ‘freedom’ or maybe ‘self-guided’? Well, here’s the low down. N e w b a by h a s n o s e n s e o f s e l f s o s t r u c t u re ( ro u t i n e ) m e e t s a l l t h e i r needs and creates trust within them. As they grow, discipline means following through on what is said – be it what ’s for dinner, bedtimes, or consequences of actions, they learn to s e l f re g u l a t e a n d t r u s t t h e m s e l ve s even when they feel out of control. In the formative years (1-7) a mixture of structure and discipline creates self reliance and self worth, an understanding of tasks and rewards are seeded, and the child learns that they can create their own outcome, which is priceless.
LLead ead b by ye example xample In the teen years, a mixture of structure (planning) and self discipline (homework and revision) creates exam success and builds confidence. We all know the chaos resulting from lack of preparation and missing the deadline, and it never feels good. As a parent , you can help instil these two vital aspects of life into your children. Start by leading by example, then offer opportunities for them to create their own – maybe they want to learn a new skill? It takes structure (practice) and discipline (turning up to practice even when you don’t feel like it) to succeed. The Local Answer
For those caring for elderly parents and dealing with the extra pressures of d e m e n t i a – s u c h a we i g h t o f responsibility upon family life – using carefully created structures allows for time spent lovingly with our elders, as well as ensuring basic needs are met. This is vital to maintain dignity in our elders, as well as sanity in carers. I know it may feel counter-intuitive to bring these words into family life and I realise they may sound harsh, b u t n o o n e c a n d e ny t h at i m p o s i n g f i r m d i s c i p l i n e u p o n o n es e l f a s caregiver means all the bills get paid and all the dirty jobs are done, leaving time and space for fun and laughter. In
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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. 25 MAY – 5 JUNE GIFFORDS CIRCUS AT DAYLESFORD ‘Any Port in a Storm’ – the 2017 Baroque inspired Giffords Circus show. Another great international team including a Cuban troupe, a Hungarian Csikos rider, a Ukrainian flyer, household favourite Tweedy rand the fabulous Giffords Circus band. For details visit giffordscircus.com. Daylesford Organic Farm, Daylesford near Kingham, GL56 0YG. 01242 572573. 27 MAY – 3 JUNE THE BUNNY BOO SHOW As the preparations for his big party are underway, an unexpected twist causes an issue in Bunny Boo’s celebrations. An exciting tale for all ages! 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 27 MAY – 4 JUNE LEMUR WEEK As Lemurs are now one of the most threatened groups of mammals on the planet, we are hosting a week of fun activities and keeper talks to help raise awareness and funds for Lemur Conservation in Madagascar. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford, OX18 4JP. 01993 823006. SPRING TO LIFE AT SLIMBRIDGE A celebration of the spring season and all things new at Slimbridge! 9.30am. Cost included in normal admission. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch GL2 7BT. 2 JUNE CHELTENHAM CONNECTIONS – THE WOLVES An upbeat acoustic duo that create an extremely full sound from just acoustic guitar, violin and percussion. £6. 11.15am.
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Hear from leading experts and entertainers and get hands-on in a series of interactive zones. 10am. To book visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science. 01242 850270. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA. 9 JUNE DANCE WITH PAT ANSLOW: SUMMER BALL Spend a summer’s evening dancing in the beautiful settings of the Pittville Pump Room. Take part in Ballroom dancing, Latin American dancing and a few social Sequence Dances. Please note this is a black tie event. 8pm. For further information please contact Pat Anslow: p.anslow.123@btinternet.com. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, GL52 3JE. 10 JUNE SAMARITANS TWELFTH CHELTENHAM CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Celebrate the 300th Anniversary of Cheltenham becoming a spa town. Featuring English Civil War battle reenactments from The Sealed Knot. 40 craft keg beers, craft ciders, Pimms bar, food stalls, live music and children’s activities. 12 noon until 11pm. Tickets £10 (£8 in advance) – available from Favourite Beers (105 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham) or Eventbrite. Old Patesians Club, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 9LG. EMI MCDADE AT BLACKFRIARS PRIORY Best of British nominee, 19 year old Gloucester singer/songwriter Emi McDade launches new single ‘Sweet Return’. Support from Joe Dolman, IsaacO and Russ Poole. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: £4 advance, £5 on the door. www.emimcdade.com
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be donated to SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association), the Tewkesbury/Cheltenham RNLI and Bishops Cleeve Christmas Lights. WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES A fantastic family fun day and carer awareness event with information, free music and children’s entertainment. Swap shoes and join in the sponsored walk to raise funds for local carers. Registration £10 (includes t-shirt and goodie bag). 11am. Pittville Pump Rooms, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. 16 JUNE FAIRY & WIZARD WORLD Fairy & Wizard World returns to the Bird Park! Of course dressing up is all part of the fun and face painters will work their magic! Children can create special make belief home for wizards and faries in the activities tent, followed by lunch in the Gypsy Caravan. 11.30am. £13.50. The Bird and Deer Park, Prinknash, Cranham, Gloucester GL4 8EX. 01452 812727. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Several stories intertwine as Titania, Puck and Bottom present their famous play ‘Pyramus And Thisbe’. Caught in a thrilling web of mistaken identity and confusion, the lovers find their way to a joyous and unforgettable reconciliation. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074.
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16 JUNE BAT WALK Come along and learn more about Woodchester Mansion’s Greater and Lesser Horseshoe Bats. Enjoy a talk from a member of the Gloucestershire Bat Group, watch the bats live on CCTV in the Bat Observatory and see the bats leave the building at dusk. 8pm. £7. 01453 86154. www.woodchestermansion.org.uk 18 JUNE FATHER’S DAY AT BATSFORD Free entry to the arboretum for all Dads (on production of a valid child, of course!). The perfect excuse to treat them to a summer walk followed by a slap up home-baked lunch or afternoon tea in the sunshine! 10am. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. 01386 701441. FATHER’S DAY AT BERKLEY CASTLE Enjoy a special Medieval Archery Show and find out how men made their living as archers. Dads can try their hand at archery and get free entry (with a full paying child). Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com LYDBROOK BAND An entertaining afternoon with popular music and solos directed by the band’s principal conductor Ian Holmes. 3pm. £10 (conc £8, u16s £5). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street GL5 1AE.
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3300 JUNE JUNE – 1 JJULY ULY AS YOU LIKE IT The Handlebards Ladies tour the country by bike and perform Shakespeare outdoors. Witty, intelligent and fit, this is one of our highlights of the year. 6.30pm. To book visit: www.handlebards.com. Painswick Rococo Garden, GL6 6TH. 7 JULY JULY JETHRO An evening of hysterical nonsense. Take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. £20. 7.30pm. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. 8 JULY JULY KIDOCRACY An interactive theatre show for children aged 6+, presented by Keith Farnan. Appearing as his alter ego, Brehon, an ancient Irish know-it-all, the show begins when children are told they are being given an island to rule. In just under an hour, they must elect leaders, write anthems, come up with rules and deal with all sorts of crises. 12 noon. £5. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE.
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dedication counts for anything the Bournside School pupil has every chance of making a living out of tennis, just like her mum. “She loves the sport ,” says Lorraine. “She plays for the county under-18 team and recently competed in a Tennis Europe event in Serbia, which was a great experience. “She saw what the standard was like and now knows what she has to do to compete with these players. “She competed in an under-14 event in Bulgaria a couple of years ago and that was a brilliant experience too. She was beaten by a
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Paul Gardiner, who lives in Stroud, is West Bromwich Albion’s Gloucesters h i re A c a d e my D ev e l o p m e n t Manager, which is based at St Peter’s School in Gloucester. He is also an academy coach at the Premier League club and said: “I’m working full time in the sport I love.” Read Paul Gardiner ’s Q&A on ‘My Sporting Life’ online.
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TThe he CCommon ommon ttouch ouch d developed eveloped ittle’s llove off tthe he g game LLittle’s ove o ame A journey that started with walks on Michinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. T h e M i n c h i n h a m p to n G o l f C l u b professional, 50 in August, has played the sport all over the world, but it is those early days in the rural of s u r ro u n d i n g s beautiful Gloucestershire that did so much to shape his life and career. Stuart wasn’t born in the West Country, although he might as well have been because he has been here nearly all his life. In fact he is an Essex boy, being born in Chelmsford before moving to Nailsworth, near Stroud, with his family when he was four. He was soon attending the infants’ a n d p r i m a r y s c h o o l s i n N a i l sw o r t h b e fo re m ov i n g o n to H i g h wo o d Comprehensive School. Highwood has long since been knocked down and its place in Nailsworth is now occupied by Forest Green Rovers Football Club. By his own admission Stuart did not excel academically at school, although when he left the education system he h a d G C S E s i n m at h s a n d E n g l i s h tucked in his brief case. “School wasn’t a major interest to me,” he said. “It was something I had
to work hard at. All I really wanted to do was play sport.” In those days Stuart was a true sporting all-rounder. “I played everything,” he said. “I was a county junior cricketer. I was an all-rounder and could swing the ball both ways. “I remember that always annoyed m y o l d e r b r o t h e r G av i n b e c a u s e h e always considered cricket to be his sport.” In fact , Gavin was a very good cricketer, playing with Jack Russell at Stroud, representing England Schools and going on to land a one-year contract with Gloucestershire.
“I’d “I’d h have ave a couple couple of of clubs clubs and and jjust ust w whack hack tthe he b ball” all” Sport was a huge part of life in the Little household and Stuart was also a good footballer. He was a goalkeeper and was good enough to play at a high junior level. Despite his ability at other sports, it was soon clear that the left-handed Stuart had a natural talent for golf. “I remember walking with my grandad and his dog up on the common,” said Stuart . “I’d be five or six and I’d have a couple of clubs and just whack the ball. There was no real structure to it but it was something I enjoyed.”
Not that it was all plain sailing. “My first medal round score at Minchinhampton New Course was 113,” he chuckled. He’s come a long way since then, of course, and, just for the record, his best score is 61, which just happens to be a pro-am course record. That inauspicious start did not hold him back , however, and in 1983 he was chalking up his first major victory at the age of just 15 when he won the club’s scratch knockout tournament. “That was a big tournament for s o m e o n e s o y o u n g to w i n , ” s a i d Stuart. “It was for 5-handicappers and better and it was a good tournament.” He turned professional in December 1985 and started playing on the West Region PGA in 1986. The following year he was invited to play in the PGA at Wentworth where he came up against the likes of Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo. He’d got a taste of rubbing shoulders with the big boys and five years later he joined the Euproean Tour where he played most seasons until 2007. His standout year was in 2005 when he won 350,000 euros in prizemoney. Now he is back ‘home’ at Minchinhampton where it all began. It’s been an amazing journey. Full story online.
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Patesians Sports & Social Club have kindly donated a Hospitality Package for two people – worth £150 – to enjoy a day’s food and entertainment in the club’s marquee at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival on Tuesday 11th July 2017. The Old Patesians was one of the first local clubs to take a tent at the Festival, and that too has developed over the years from small beginnings. This year ’s event runs from M o n d ay 3 r d t o S u n d ay 1 6 t h J u l y a n d a l l m e m b e r s a n d guests are welcome, whether to watch the cricket with a drink and/or snack , or to indulge in the popular corporate hospitality package. There are still some spaces left on certain days – call Di Kingscott on 01242 519569. The Hospitality Package prize consists of ground entrance tickets, morning coffee and biscuits, four course lunch with bottle of wine, reserved spectator seats, afternoon tea with f r e s h l y m a d e s a n d w i c h e s a n d c a k e s , a n d a p ay b a r i s available all day. To enter the draw, send your name, address and phone number to: ‘Cricket ’, The Local Answer, Unit I, Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 7EG. Alternatively, you can email details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Cricket’ in the subject line. Closing date: Sunday 11th June 2017.
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v THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TOUR 2017 LIONS LOOKING TO BECOME LEGENDS If there’s one thing more exciting than a British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand then it’s a British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand that we can actually win. Not since 1971 and the heady days of Willie John McBride, JPR Williams and Barry John have the Lions won in New Zealand. T h o s e t h re e p l a y e r s , a n d m a n y o t h e r s b e s i d e s , h a ve g o n e d ow n i n L i o n s h i s t o r y a n d n ow S a m Warburton and his merry men have a very real opportunity over the next month or so to become legends of the game in their own right. Merry men they will be if they win, but there won’t be much time for frivolity for the staff and players on this trip. In an age when cash is king, this tour is almost a welcome throwback to yesteryear with high intensity back-to-back matches against the provincial teams, as well as the three-Test series. It ’s a proper full-blown trip with 10 mouth-watering matches starting with a tour game against New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday 3rd June and ending with the Third Test against the All Blacks on Saturday 8th July.
If the Lions are to claim a series win, head coach Warren Gatland will need every one of his 41-strong squad – including Gloucester favourites Ross Moriarty and Clermont-bound Greig Laidlaw – to perform to the peak of their powers. Even then it is by no means certain they will succeed. Since 1971 the Lions have toured four times and managed only two wins in 14 games. It ’s hardly a record to set the pulses racing, so what’s different this time? After all, New Zealand have home advantage and are the World Cup holders. It may be clutching at straws but there is a suspicion, and it is only a suspicion, that the All Blacks are not as strong as they were two years ago. There is also a belief among some Lions supporters that this could be the tour that England stars, such as second-row trio Maro Itoje, George Kruis and Courtney Lawes, make the final step from being very good players to becoming great players. If that is the case – and from England’s viewpoint let’s hope so – nearly 50 years of heartache could be about to end for the Lions. Enjoy the ride!
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June is a lovely month in the garden, with my favourite plant, the rose, at its best. Roses will fit in just about every space. The David Austin ‘English Roses’ are bred to have the scent and colour o f t h e o l d ro s e s, a n d t h e s h r u b o n e s are ideal to place as a small climber if your space is limited. They also have t h e a d d e d b o n u s o f f l owe r s s t a r t i n g from low down, so you don’t get the bare stems. I f yo u h ave a l a r g e g a rd e n w i t h a mature tree, you could try growing one of the prolific ramblers like ‘Kiftsgate’ or ‘Rambling Rector’, which work best being allowed to romp up a big tree and do their thing with no pruning. At the end of the month, give your roses their second feed of granular rose food.
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TThe he h hard ard w work ork sstarts tarts h here ere Hardly a conversation around the dinner table takes place at the moment without mention of ‘Brexit ’, the horriblyentitled name given to Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. Will it be soft or hard? What impact will the snap General Election in a few days have on the outcome? The Prime Minister has told us that ‘Brexit means Brexit’, earning the congratulations of many for seeing through the country’s wishes as expressed in the referendum nearly a year ago, but striking fear into the hearts of many others that this is an exit at all costs. We’ve seen some strange results at the ballot box over the last twelve months, but unless the opinion polls have it horribly wrong, Mrs May will be returned to power in early June with what she sees as a proper mandate from the country for us to leave the EU. For the PM and her team, the hard work starts here. There will be many elements to the negotiations, but it will be immigration and trade that occupy the majority of the headlines and presumably most of the government ’s negotiating time. So what is there that we can do to help w h i l s t n e g o t i a t i o n s a re i n p ro g r e s s ? A n s we r – a b s o l u t e l y nothing. We had our say at the ballot box a year ago and now we are powerless to affect what the government does for the pound in our pocket. At least it will be a pound not a euro!
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