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Are you a budding musician? Gloucestershire Music has something for everyone – from orchestras to jazz bands, beginners to advanced players. Check out the opportunities and events available across the county on the centre pages.

Choosing to extend your family by taking on a pet can be a big decision. How much will it cost? How much care and attention will it need? How much space will it require in the house? Oliver Wilkinson addresses these questions in ‘Pet Care’ in order to help you choose the right pet for you and your family.

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Laver Laver As the warmer weather creeps lethargically toward us, we can once again begin to turn our attention inland for our foraging needs. But before we start scratching about in hedgerows for our goodies, let ’s take one last look along the coast for some Laver to really warm us up and get us in the mood for spring and summer. Laver is a seaweed found on the west coast, which usually covers rocks and looks like molten black plastic. Or snot – big black snot.

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It’s easy to make but very time consuming. It’s full of iron, iodine and protein, so it would be a shame not to give it a go at least once just because of the preparation time!

Rinse a fair sized handful with clean water a couple of times to remove sand and other nasties. It might take a couple of attempts to get it really clean. Put into a pan of water and boil for about ten hours.

Once cooked, put into a mixing bowl and add oatmeal until the mixture goes from a runny green sludge to a not so runny green sludge. Fry up some bacon in a frying pan and then use the bacon fat to fry big dollops of Laverbread.

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TTom om Collins Collins The Tom Collins recipe was first recorded in the book ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, which was written by Jerry Thomas and published in 1876. There is an amusing story surrounding the cocktail named ‘The Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874’, which was used as a prank for months, fooling many people.

According to the story, Tom Collins was a loud, boisterous m a n w h o f re q u e n t e d t ave r n s a n d b a d - m o u t h e d a l m o s t everyone he met – and even those he hadn’t. However, those who fell victim to his wrath had good friends who would inform them immediately of the profanity directed at them. The victim would then be encouraged to find Collins and confront him. But in searching for Tom Collins at the tavern he was rumoured to be in, he was nowhere to be seen, as Tom Collins didn’t exist! Finally, seeking revenge, the victim would ask the barman for a Tom Collins and receive the sour cocktail instead.

While this is highly unlikely to be true, it makes a great tale and one can imagine it would’ve been great fun to trick friends with!

Ingredients: Ingredients: 50ml gin; 25ml lemon juice; 10ml sugar syrup; splash soda water; few slices of lemon; maraschino cherry (optional).

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Method: Method: 1 Put the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and lemon in a blender with 1tsp salt and 2tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth. Put the lamb in a large roasting tin and tip the marinade over the top. Massage all over the lamb and leave for 24 hours in the fridge.

2 Remove the lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.

Heat oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas mark 3). Sprinkle the onions around the lamb, then pour over the pomegranate juice. Cover the lamb with foil and cook for 4 hours.

3 Remove the foil, carefully pour the meat juices from the tin into a large saucepan and add the honey. Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 7), cover the lamb back up and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the meat juices and honey on a high heat until reduced, thick and syrup-like. This will take about 25-30 minutes.

4 Pour the marinade glaze over the lamb and onions and return uncovered to the oven for approximately 30 minutes, until the glaze is bubbling and starting to char, and the lamb is tender. Shred the lamb and serve with the sticky onions and a handful of pomegranate seeds.

5 Serve the lamb with mediterranean flavoured couscous and roasted vegetables, such as courgette, red peppers, aubergine and spring onions. Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables and add 2 tbsp of harissa. Mix together and roast for 30 -40 minutes.

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Choosing Choosing tthe he rright ight pet pet ffor or yyou ou In a recent PDSA report , I read a worrying statistic that 1 in 4 pets were acquired with no research undertaken into their needs or demands. Other findings included that 2/3 pet owners were unaware of a pet ’s basic welfare requirements, and only one in twenty sought advice from a veterinary professional ahead of taking on a pet. So, here is my take on the various merits of common pet types.

Dogs: D o g s : L i k e l y to b e t h e m o s t l a b o u r i n t e n s i ve s m a l l p e t option, dogs require daily exercise, grooming of variable intensity, and lots of interaction and training. They are also the most expensive – the PDSA estimates the lifetime cost of owning a dog is £20,000 - £30,000. A large back garden is not an adequate exercise regime. Most dogs, regardless of their size, require at least an hour of walking or, better still, ‘off-the-lead’ exercise a day. Long-haired dogs require g ro o m i n g , b r u s h i n g , c u t t i n g o r ‘ s t r i p p i n g ’ t o k e e p t h e i r coats in good order. Dogs make ideal pets for people who have the time, money and commitment to look after a highly interactive and affectionate companion.

CCats: ats: Cats take away some outdoor time commitments of owning a pet, but still require lots of social interaction and have an estimated lifetime cost of £17,000 -£24,000.

Different cat breeds have different personality traits.

Burmese and Tonkinese are particularly affectionate, while Siamese and Orientals are notably ‘chatty’ and enjoy a nice lap to sit in. Bengals are strikingly handsome and acrobatic, and British shorthairs and Persians are famously lazy!

R abbits and and Guinea Guinea P igs: Less labour intensive again, a Rabbits Pigs: rabbit can still cost up to £15,000 over its lifetime. They’re better pets for younger families and enjoy a moderate amount of handling – rabbits more than guinea pigs. They are social creatures and best kept in multiples – they suffer b o re d o m a n d l o n e l i n e ss i f k e p t o n t h e i r o w n .

Understanding dietary requirements is very important with rabbits, as they are very often fed incorrectly..

Rodents: R odents: Mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils are not as popular as they once were, but still have many attractive traits. Rats are particularly intelligent and sociable, and despite a tainted reputation, they make excellent pets.

Gerbils are usually quite handleable, more so than hamsters who can be a bit nippy. Hamsters can be more active at night time and Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures, whereas other rodents tend to prefer and benefit from company.

Discussing different dog breeds is a book in itself, and other commonly kept pets I haven’t mentioned include ferrets, fish, reptiles and birds, all with very different requirements.

Don’t be shy about contacting your local vet to ask which pet or breed they recommend. And please don’t be fooled into choosing a pet on a whim or based on how it looks.

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Oilil yyour O our sskin kin It’ll come as no surprise to you that oil isn’t something you’d associate with your beauty regime. Due to its greasy nature, o i l i s i n d e e d t h e b l a c k s h e e p of t h e beauty world. But like anything, just as there are good oils for your diet , there a r e g o o d o i l s fo r yo u r s k i n . T h e r i g h t natural oils can keep your skin moisturised, smooth and glowing – it can even fight breakouts without leaving your skin feeling as you might expect.

So let’s start by covering all bases, for all different skin types and assess why the right oils can be beneficial for your skin.

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Argan oil is extracted from the fruit of Moroccan argan trees. It has high levels of vitamin E , omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. While it first found fame as a saviour for dry, damaged hair, the oil also works wonders on the face and body for the exact same reason.

A Avocado vocado O Oilil Best Best for: for: Dry, Dry, sensitive sensitive or or irritated irritated skin. skin.

Can avocados get any better? Yes they can! Avocado isn’t just good for your diet.

Like Argan oil, it is high in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which helps decrease inflammation. Its ability to soften the skin triggers the production of collagen and packs in antioxidants and nutrients that are ideal for treating those with dry and itchy skin conditions, like eczema, or aging skin.

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One we’re all familiar with now is coconut oil. Plenty of research has shown that coconut oil restores dry hair and dry skin just as equally. Coconut oil is good for pretty much every element of your beauty regime, including teeth, nails and d i e t , a s we l l a s y o u r h a i r a n d s k i n . I t s pure contents provide you with the natural source of oil that you need.

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You can mix the seeds in foods, or use its omega-3 as a moisturiser to seal in moisture for a glowing complexion. It h a s a n t i - i n f l a m m a to r y p ro p e r t i e s a n d studies have shown that, if taken daily, it can improve skin conditions such as eczema in just a few months.

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L a ve n d e r o i l i s a l s o a m a z i n g f o r yo u r m o o d , a s i t c a n i n s t a n t l y calm anxiety, which waves goodbye to those stress related spots. A two-in-one oil that ’s treating you on the inside and out!

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It’s best for getting rid of dead skin cells to p rev e n t c l o g g e d p o re s a n d i s w h y you’ll recognise its name from many face washes and scrubs. However, with this one, although it’s a natural substance, it may cause irritation. Be sure to test it on a small patch of skin before you use it generally.

So next time you dismiss oil for its greasy texture or slippery consistency,, it’s worth bearing in mind that most of them come from the most natural of sources a n d p o ss e ss t h e p ro p e r t i e s w e are prepared to pay for in most beauty products!

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A new new era era ffor or M MG G T h e t wo l e t te r s ‘ M G ’ h av e b e e n legendary in motoring history since 1924.

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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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This month will see tens of thousands of visitors to our county for the annual Cheltenham racing festival. It does wonders for the local economy, with estimates of it being worth up to £100 million a year to Gloucestershire businesses.

There is over £4 million on offer in prize money to the ow n e r s r i c h o r l u c k y e n o u g h to o w n t h e h o r s e s i n a c t i o n ; around £600,000 of that is available in one race alone – the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband race on the last day.

But these numbers pale into insignificance compared to the a m o u n t o f m o n ey t h a t w i l l c h a n g e h a n d s w i t h t h e bookmakers. Apparently, we will gamble over £150 million of our hard-earned cash trying to beat the bookies over the four days of the festival.

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So why do we put so much money the way of the bookies?

It’s taxed income that we are spending for heaven’s sake!

Even the cleverest members of my profession haven’t found a way of making a flutter tax deductible.

There will be those who think they know more than the bookies – they don’t, but year in, year out they keep trying.

Others will think they have inside information – and some do, but they still need luck in running and to hope that the trainer of another horse in the race hasn’t plotted a better course for his horse.

For some it is down to hours of studying the form and the statistics. Years ago I knew a chap who swore that he studied the racing papers solely to have just six bets a year and was highly disappointed if at least five of them didn’t win. Sadly he was often disappointed! The truth is that we all enjoy the excitement and buzz of trying to win ‘something for nothing’ and most of us fail.

But whether you do fancy a flutter or simply want to get away from it all or couldn’t care less, remember the positive impact that this festival, like the several arts ones later in the year, is having on the local economy.

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