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This month we’re excited to be launching our new Sport feature! We’ll be bringing you news, events and features from clubs and groups in your local area and across the county each month – including a few stories in brief within the printed magazines, with access to full a r t i c l e s a n d m a n y m o re s t o r i e s o n o u r w e b s i t e. S e e centre pages for more.

On Wednesday 10th May, Age UK Gloucestershire will be hosting ‘Take Five Over Tea’ – an event involving speakers who will provide advice and answer questions about financial fraud. For more details and to book your free place, see Page 7.

In this month’s ‘Motoring’ article, Luke Edwards looks at how manufacturers are coming to realise that owning or experiencing a classic car is the way forward for many people, and that the car you buy can reveal a lot about you. Read more inside.

As ever, check out our busy What’s On section for a great selection of events happening throughout May.

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A vvery ery iimportant mportant e lection election On 4th May, elections take place for Gloucestershire County Council. In a sense, it’s quite nice for me that the elections don’t affect my own council and the outcome doesn’t determine whether or not I keep my job. With the City Council having moved to “all out” elections last year, rather than elections by thirds, and the Brexit vote negating our need to elect Members of the European Parliament , this is the last scheduled election until 2020.

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In reality, these elections do matter to the City Council. The County Council is probably our most important partner and we’ve worked well together, particularly in recent years. The City ’s Managing Director is now a shared post with the County.. We also share services like human resources, communications, audit and property. The two councils are working closely together to regenerate the Blackfriars and Quayside area of the city, where we both have land ownership. Proposals for 295 student beds have already been approved and will be on-site imminently.

A Local Development Order setting the framework for development in the area has been passed by the Planning Committee and is awaiting the rubber stamp from Government.

A Ass b budgets udgets g get et ttighter, ighter, w we e will will need need to to w work ork e even ven more more closely closely together together As budgets in local government continue to get tighter, we will need to work even more closely together in the future – as our residents would expect us to do. There are huge advantages in doing so, as long as the willingness is there on both sides. So I’ll be watching the outcome of these elections with more than a passing interest.

So please do vote on Thursday 4th May and think about the local issues, as well as your normal party allegiances. It really does matter. @cllrpauljames @cllrpauljames

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Margarita Margarita Like most cocktails, t h e o r i g i n of t h e M a rg a r i t a h a s m a n y c l a i m s, b u t o n e o f t h e m o s t p o p u l a r s to r i e s i s that Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera i n ve n te d t h e d r i n k a t h i s restaurant Rancho La Gloria in the late 1930s.

Legend has it Herrera concocted the drink for one of his c u s to m e r s, M a r j o r i e K i n g – a n aspiring actress who was allergic to all alcohol except tequila. To make the cocktail more palatable, Herrera combined the three traditional e l e m e n t s of a tequila shot – a lick of s a l t a n d a we d g e o f l i m e – a n d m i xe d t h e m i n t o a refreshing drink .

Another claimant of the drink is a wealthy Dallas socialite named Margarita Sames, who said she created the cocktail for her friends at her vacation home in 1948. One guest, Tommy Hilton, eventually added the drink to his hotel bar menu.

However, according to ‘The Complete Book of Spirits’

by Anthony Dias Blue, the first importer of Jose Cuervo tequila in America advertised with the tagline, “Margarita: it’s more than a girl’s name,” in 1945 – three years before Sames claimed to have created the drink .

IIngredients: ngredients: 35ml Tequila; 20ml Cointreau; 35ml fresh lime juice; handful ice cubes, salt , lime wedge to garnish.

Method: Method: 1 Mix the Tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice cubes.

2 Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a Martini glass and dip in salt.

3 Strain the Tequila mix into the glass and garnish with a wedge of lime.

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For a non-alcoholic alternative, mix 50ml limeade, 25ml orange juice, 10ml lemon juice, 10ml lime juice, pinch of sugar and ice.

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Method: Method: 1 Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoned flour.

Heat the oil and butter in a large, wide pan with a lid, then fry the chicken on all sides until browned.

about 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

4 Add the asparagus to the sauce, cover and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Finally, add in the crème fraiche and tarragon and stir for a couple of minutes.

5 Serve with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables of your choice.

2 Add the shallots and fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften, but not colour.

3 Pour in the brandy, carefully ignite, then stand back until the flames have died down. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil.

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Helping people H elping llocal ocal p eople ffight ight ffinancial inancial ffraud raud Age UK Gloucestershire has teamed up with Financial Fraud Action UK’s Take Five campaign to help people in the county protect themselves and loved ones from falling victim to financial fraudsters.

As part of the activity, Age UK Gloucestershire will be hosting a free event – Take Five Over Tea – on Wednesday 10th May, involving a range of speakers who will provide advice and answer questions on the issue of financial fraud.

IItt p pays ays tto o sstop top a and nd tthink hink Take Five is led by FFA UK and focuses on financial frauds directly t a rg e t i n g c u s t o m e r s, s u c h a s e m a i l deception and phone and text-based s c a m s , a n d i s d e s i g n e d t o re m i n d people that it pays to stop and think .

I t a l s o a i m s to h e l p p e o p l e p ro te c t t h e m s e l v e s f ro m c r i m i n a l s d u p i n g t h e m i n t o m ov i n g t h e i r m o n e y i n t o bank accounts controlled by fraudsters.

Event attendees will hear from three speakers: • Tony Blake, Financial Fraud Action UK , will talk about the Take Five campaign • Helen Mansfield, Gloucestershire Trading Standards, will speak about staying off the “Suckers List”

• Ian Maxted, Cyber Safety Lead, Gloucestershire Police, will provide advice on staying safe online Complimentary tea and cake will be p ro v i d e d a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m other local organisations will be there to provide information and advice.

Older Older people people ccan an be be particularly particularly vvulnerable ulnerable The afternoon will be hosted by Age UK Gloucestershire ’s Chief Executive Rob Fountain, who says: “We are delighted to have teamed up with the Take Five campaign to host this session. Financial Fraud is a very real p ro b l e m a n d o l d e r p e o p l e c a n b e particularly vulnerable. As part of our vision to make Gloucestershire the best county in which to grow older, we want to help older people to protect themselves by encouraging them to take five and stop financial fraud.”

Spaces are limited and open to people over the age of 50.

To book your free place, contact Age UK Gloucestershire on 01452 422660 or email enquiries@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk

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Parenting P arenting & G Guardianship uardianship with w ith R Roberta oberta Smart Smart

TTackling ackling ttantrums antrums ttenderly enderly do is to keep calm yourself. After all, i f yo u r c h i l d i s s t r u g g l i n g w i t h m a n a g i n g t h e i r e m o t i o n s, t h e l a s t t h i n g t h e y n e e d i s f o r yo u to l o s e control of yours. No matter how you may feel – embarrassed, hurt, angry, confused or impatient – if you can take a few deep breaths and fake a smile, the storm should pass fairly swiftly. Either remove yourself from t h e s i t u a t i o n o r re m ov e y o u r c h i l d Prepare P repare from the space into a quiet area, Prepare for success by keeping kids without being overly attentive. Use well fed, watered and rested – most clear instructions and keep your child tantrums are triggered by a child’s informed of what is happening, but needs not being met. do not get into dialogue, much less Manage M anage e expectations xpectations an argument or a power struggle.

Ensure the child knows exactly what U Use se p positive ositive p praise raise is happening and what is expected Remember to use positive praise as from them – how long they must be soon as possible so your child feels quiet, wait or sit nicely, before they rewarded for their hard work in a re f r e e to r u n a r o u n d a g a i n . calming down. Try to shift their Understanding can head confusionattention toward the next activity storms off at the pass. and, if possible, get your child in the D Don’t on’t g give ive iin n f re s h a i r a n d o u t o f l i m i t i n g The ever-popular “I want a toy” environments so they can release all tantrum when you are out shopping their pent up emotion. is best avoided by NOT getting into D Do on not ot rridicule idicule the ‘buying habit’ at all. In fact, if you N ev e r c a l l n a m e s o r r i d i c u l e y o u r can p re v e n t ‘unreasonable c h i l d i n f ro n t o f o t h e r p a r e n t s o r expectations’ in the first two years children – even said in a lightyou will set a pattern for life – worth hearted, teasing manner, comments remembering with newborns. such as “she’s such a pain”, or worse, Keep K eep ccalm alm “why can’t you be a good boy like If you are caught out and a storm Tom?” can cause untold damage in erupts, the most important thing to the child’s fragile sense of self.

Let’s face it, as parents we are only too aware of the ever-present possibility of the terrible tantrum – from toddlers, tweenies or even the parents! So, what is the best way to prevent tantrums from happening or cope with them when they do? I consulted with parents and experts alike and got their ‘Top Tips for Taantrum Taming’...

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FFamily amily M Mission ission SStatement tatement Remembering your Family Mission S t a te m e n t a t t i m e s o f c h a o s c a n keep you on the straight and narrow – I know families that repeat “We love each other unconditionally” under their breath when the kids kick off. Alternatively, simply mutter “ I a m d o i n g t h e b est I c a n ” w h e n you feel you are losing the plot.

There is no denying that dealing w i t h l o u d , s t r o n g -w i l l e d s m a l l people is the hardest job of all, but, when it all comes together and that lady in the park takes you aside to mention ‘how great your kids are p l a y i n g to g e t h e r ’ , o r ‘ h ow p o l i t e l y they asked for a turn on the ride,’ you will know you are doing a great job and it was all worth it!

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To make for a stable ride, the cruiser is even equipped with solid 1 7 c m i n f l a t e d r u b b e r t y re s a n d a driving d i e - c a st aluminium p l a t f o r m . T h e b a t te r y t a k e s j u s t three hours to fully charge for your next ride, and with no fumes produced from the cruiser, it’s also an eco-friendly mode of transport .

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PPlan lan a fitness fitness eevent vent tthis his ssummer ummer H av i n g a g o a l to s t r i ve f o r i s w h a t keeps many of us on track towards a c h i ev i n g a s p e c i f i c a m b i t i o n . T h e s a m e g o e s fo r a f i t n e ss o r s p o r t i n g achievement – whether it’s losing 5kg or rowing 1000m in a fast time, a goal keeps us going. Training for an event is a great way of keeping a fitness focus and an end goal in sight!

T h e s e d ay s t h e re a re s o m a n y fitness events throughout the year,, and luckily a lot of them fall around the spring and summer, given the (usually) better English weather.

Events should be tailored around your abilities and training levels. However, don’t be afraid to push yourself – try not to always choose the easier option. Below are some event types you can challenge yourself to, and how to prepare for them!

Running R unning e events vents These are often the first events people think of entering due to the simplicity of just heading out for a run. However, if you are not a regular runner,, it is always advisable to begin by having a musculoskeletal specialist, sports or physiotherapist assess you to advise any changes in footwear,, or to direct a re g u l a r s t r e tc h i n g / s t r e n g t h e n i n g routine for you to follow. Training

iron man distances. They are a good way to merge different training into a routine, which gives the body different stimuli, encouraging an all round fitness. Obstacle or ‘mud-runs’ are also a combined event, which add various hurdles to a cross-country run.

CCycling ycling e events vents Cycling, whether on road or off, is These also encourage varied training, always a good way of covering and are great fun – especially when distance, often with the added bonus you get a team of friends together. of s p e n d i n g s o m e t i m e i n t h e O Other ther e events vents countryside. Purchasing a bike is the Events don’t have to be based around first port of call, and having a proper the above. Many others exist which b i k e f i t t i n g i s b e n e f i c i a l i n a v o i d i n g h o l d d i f f e r e n t c h a l l e n g e s, s u c h a s any postural injuries. longer off road walks that challenge Similarly to running, training should orienteering along with fitness. be progressive in nature. Following a Aquatic events also hold their own program can help in guiding a gradual tests, such as outdoor swimming, or approach, as well as introducing you group or individual rowing events. to key training concepts such as Challenging yourself to different higher intensity blocks. Cycling also events is a great way of preventing has the added bonus of being a lower boredom of the same exercise, and impact activity – ideal for those with stimulates different energy systems. underlying lower body injuries.

Plus, you’re likely to have a lot of fun! should follow a gradual approach, beginning with shorter runs or walks, a n d p r o g re ss i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e w e e k s a n d m o n t h s . E ve n t s s h o u l d follow suit – for example, begin with a shorter 5km and progress upwards.

CCross ross e events vents Cross events are generally considered slightly more ‘hardcore’, involving more than one element to consider in your training. Triathlons are one of the most common of these, incorporating sw i m m i n g , c yc l i n g a n d r u n n i n g . T h e s e vary in distance from super s p r i n t s h o r t e r ev e n t s , t o l o n g The Local Answer

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Household Household ccleaning leaning pproducts roducts It ’s May, and the light evenings and warmer weather might have inspired you to do some serious cleaning. It’s a m a z i n g h ow m a n y h o u s e h o l d cleaning products we all have lurking in our cupboards – cream cleaner, carpet shampoo, dishwasher tablets, laundry powder, mould remover, window cleaner, polish, stain remover… the list goes on. But what’s in all those sprays, powders and l i q u i d s , w h i c h p ro m i s e a s p a r k l i n g , bacteria free home?

Well, quite a lot of scary stuff, which could well be harming us in our homes and also has damaging effects in the environment once the products wash away down our drains. Here are a few examples:

TTriclosan riclosan This is an antimicrobial agent , which is harmful to aquatic life and is used in personal and household cleaning products. Several major manufacturing groups are phasing it out.

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Finding out what ’s in cleaning products is not always easy, as manufacturers are only required to list the main ingredient families on the b o t t l e – t h o u g h t h ey a re o b l i g e d t o give a website address with a full list.

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D e d i c a te d o rg a n i s a t i o n s h ave d o n e thorough research to sort out the s a f e s t p ro d u c t s – c h e c k o u t E t h i c a l Consumer magazine’s regularly updated score table for household cleaners at ethicalconsumer.org. You can also use many cheap, simple products for cleaning, like white v i n e g a r fo r w i n d ow s , c h r o m e o r s t a i n l e ss s te e l , b a k i n g s o d a a s a deodoriser, or soda crystals on grease.

Combine these for an even wider array of uses – search for ethical consumers non-toxic cleaning kit for simple recipes.

Finally, why not try minimising the n u m b e r o f p ro d u c t s yo u u s e ?

Washing-up liquid – in the form of hot soapy water – can do more than just the dishes. Get a brand with welle s t a b l i s h e d e t h i c a l c re d e n t i a l s l i k e Ecover or Bio-D, and you’re good to go.

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Peugeot have also recently built up an historic division, after seeing prices of models such as their 205 GTi rocket in the past year.

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Talking about Ferrari, expect to see some special cars out on the road this year. 2017 is the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Prancing Horse, and it means many owners will get these special cars out of storage to join the summer celebrations. In his memoirs, Enzo Ferrari divided people w h o b o u g h t h i s c a r s i n t o t h re e c a t e g o r i e s ; s p o r t i n g t y p e s, m e n w h o won’t see their 50th birthday again, and exhibitionists. See if you can tell which are which!

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1 MAY MAY THE WURZELS

Set in the unique surroundings of Cotswold Airport, this epic feel-good event will be one not to forget. Sing and dance the night away to endless favourite tunes from two incredible bands, no doubt culminating in something to do with combine harvesters and cider! Fun, food and music as well as a Hog Roast and Cider/Real Ale Tent. 5pm. £18.50 (£16.50 concessions). Cotswold Airport, Cirencester, GL7 6BA . 01285 771177. cotswoldairport.com/events 2 MAY MAY QUEEN OF K KA ATWE David Oyelowo stars in the colourful true story of a Phiona Mutesi, born and raised

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The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the lookout for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!

The perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time. 2pm and 4pm. For prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

NIGHTINGALE WALK

Join our enthusiastic local experts on a guided walk to discover the delights of the elusive nightingale. Numbers of this

enigmatic songster are declining around the UK , yet the Cotswold Water Park continues to support a strong number of breeding pairs. 7pm. The walk will last about 2.5 hours, over a distance of about 2 miles. No dogs allowed. Adults £5, Children £2.50. 01793 752413. 7pm.

Cotswold Water Park , Cirencester GL7 6DX. 2-14 2-14 MAY MAY CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS The Festival returns with an enjoyable two weeks of performances by children and adults from Gloucestershire and all over the UK. Each day is different and includes music, dance and drama. Tickets £3 per day – purchase from Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office. For more details visit cheltenhamfestivalofperformingarts.co.uk 4 MAY MAY ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take centre stage. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

COCKTAIL AND CASINO NIGHT Dress up in your finest party attire for a Casino Royale themed evening and enjoy luscious cocktails with enticing flavours! £20. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

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5 MAY MAY DRAWN TO PAINT BIRDS Join Jackie Garner, a well-known wildlife artist, to learn how to sketch birds in pencil and watercolour. Go out into the grounds to sketch the birds and return to paint your sketching and turn them into magnificent works of art. 10am. £46.50 (includes tea/coffee and a soup and sandwich lunch). WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900.

6 MAY MAY OWL EVENING

This is your chance to get close to these beautiful creatures and learn more about them. See various owls free flying in the evening or night sky, have the opportunity to hold a number of owls, which presents a great photo opportunity, and walk into the ‘owl wood’ where breeding owls are found. 6.30pm. £45. Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford Park , Moreton-in-Marsh

GL56 9AB. 01386 701043. www.cotswoldfalconry.co.uk.

7 MAY MAY GLOUCESTER DOCKS DRAGON BOAT R RA ACE

The Dragon Boat Regatta Race returns to Gloucester Docks where several teams will battle it out in decorative 40 -foot long boats. A fun day out for all the family, with several exciting prizes up for grabs.

Gloucester Docks, GL1 2EH. 01452 724144.

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN A 100% live show combining first class music, the slickest choreography and an amazing band to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have. 7.30pm.

For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. Everyman Theatre, Regent Street Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

FOLKLAW AT THE FOREST FOLK CLUB Exhilarating songs and music that guarantees to get your feet tapping, your face smiling and your festival-feet

jumping! FolkLaw deliver a subtle reflective social commentary within a patchwork of inspirational songs and melodies. 7.30pm. £6. Forest of Dean Folk Club, Royal Oak , Park Hill, Whitecroft, GL15 4PG. 01594 562356.

10 10 MAY MAY TAKE FIVE OVER TEA A free event involving a range of speakers who will provide advice and answer questions on the issue of financial fraud.

Complimentary tea and cake will be provided and representatives from local organisations will be there to provide information and advice. Hosted by Age UK Gloucestershire. 2-4pm. To book your place, call 01452 422660 or email enquiries@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk.

Oxstalls Tennis Centre, Plock Court, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester GL2 9DW. 11 11 MAY MAY OBSESSION At a road side restaurant, magnetically handsome Gino encounters husband and wife, Giuseppe and Giovanna. Irresistibly attracted, Gino and Giovanna begin a fiery affair and plot to murder her husband.

But, in this chilling tale of passion and destruction, the crime only serves to tear them apart. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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1111 MAY MAY JON BODEN Jon Boden is best known as the lead singer of the progressive folk juggernaut, Bellowhead. Now Jon is on tour for the first time performing entirely solo, presenting the self-penned songs of his album ‘Painted Lady’, including material from Bellowhead and his ‘A Folk Song A Day’ project in which he recorded 365 folk songs in one year. 7.30pm. £22. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. 1122 MAY MAY SCULPTURE FESTIVAL WALK Starting from the nursery at 11am, this one-hour circular walk will give you a wonderfully varied taste of Cotswold scenery including far-reaching views of the Golden Valley and the beautiful parkland of the Miserden estate. The walk is free but it is advisable to register with the Festival office on 01453 751056. Miserden Nursery, Miserden, Stroud GL6 7JA .

112-14 2-14 MAY MAY CONTEMPORARY FRESH ART SHOW The first major Contemporary Art Fair in the Cotswolds, hosting 45 leading UK galleries showing 5,000 paintings and sculptures. Something for everyone of all tastes and budgets. Cheltenham’s new art fair will take place over 3 glorious days in May. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.freshartfair.net 1133 MAY MAY AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

Hundred Watt Club presents a dazzling evening of vintage inspired burlesque and cabaret. With sublime showgirls and ridiculous comedy, it’ll be naughty … and very, very nice! Over 18s only, this show employs and embraces adult themes and partial nudity. 8pm, Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. Tickets £15 plus booking fee. Call the box office on 01452 503050 or visit seetickets.com and search ‘Hundred Watt Club’.

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tea/coffee and bacon roll/scrambled egg).

Advance bookings only. 01453 891223.

WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. BEER FESTIVAL Promising premium tipples, delicious food and entertainment, Hillside Brewery’s Beer Festival is sure to delight real ale fans from Gloucestershire and beyond. A range of ales, cask and keg from far and wide!

10am. £6. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Far, Ross Road, GL17 0NG. 01452 830222.

13-14 13-14 MAY MAY GIN FESTIVAL

Known for its range of small-batch craft gins, alongside the big names of the spirit world, Whole Foods Market is celebrating all things juniper! Pop into store on either day to meet the makers, sample their wares and sip a variety of artisan gin and tonics from a pop up Gin bar. Free entry.

01242 542976. Whole Foods Market, Gallagher Retail Park , Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR. REALLY WILD WEEKEND

Get up close to new spring life at Slimbridge. Meet lots of young animals and their families and find out more about how new life bursts into spring. Sessions last an hour and include a fun interactive talk in our Cinema before getting the chance to see species up close and ask further questions. Only £5.50 for members. Non-members can buy a special day pass, which includes admission to a Really Wild session. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900.

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15 MAY 15 JUNE JUNE 15 MAY – 15 DAVIDIA DELIGHTS Batsford is home to what’s widely regarded as one of the biggest, oldest and best Davidia Trees in the country. Marvel at thousands of white handkerchief-like bracts as the tree takes centre stage in the arboretum. 9am. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. 01386 701441.

16 16 MAY MAY A UNITED KINGDOM

In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. They defied family, Apartheid and empire – their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world. Based on extraordinary true events and starring Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo. 7.45pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

JIMMY CARR A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. £29.50. 8pm. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA .

116-19 6-19 MAY MAY PHOENIX PLAYERS The Phoenix Players present ‘Handbagged’.

Brilliant comedy by Moira Buffini. The Queen and Margaret Thatcher behind palace doors... Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th May at 7.30pm at The Kings Theatre, Gloucester. Bookings and further details from www.kingstheatregloucester.co.uk.

NB no Saturday.

16-20 16-20 MAY MAY THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE A swashbuckling farce with brilliant humour and razor-sharp wit. Chock-full of memorable melodies. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

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1188 MAY MAY WHO’S AFRA AID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In the early hours of the morning, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks.

As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games.

7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50).

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18-20 18-20 MAY MAY THE OVERCOAT Akaky has a problem – working as a low paid civil servant in an unknown government department, how can she become part of the in-crowd and, more importantly, how can she stay warm in the depths of the Russian winter? A stylish and immaculately tailored overcoat might be the answer. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

18-22 18-22 MAY MAY GIFFORDS CIRCUS Giffords Circus proudly presents ‘Any Port in a Storm’ – the 2017 Baroque inspired show suitable for all ages. A thrilling candle-lit international gymnastic show with dancing horses, a live band and, of

course, the king of mis-rule – Tweedy the Clown! 0845 459 7469. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 19 19 MAY MAY SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS Dan Haynes and Pete Richards offer the most authentic sounding tribute to Simon and Garfunkel with beautiful renditions of ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘Mrs Robinson’ and ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’. Performing the songs against a backdrop of images and video footage, Dan and Pete delicately recreate the close harmony sound of the folk-rock duo for a truly breath-taking concert. 7.30pm. £15 (£14).

The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

MURDER MYSTERY Experience what it’s like to be a detective in our nail biting murder mystery event.

Includes murder mystery entertainment, delicious three course meal and disco. £29.95pp. Hallmark Hotel Robinswood Lodge, Matson Lane, Gloucester GL4 6EA .

0330 028 3408.

20 20 MAY MAY ORIGAMI – THE JAPANESE ART OF PAPERFOLDING This art course with Tony O’Hare will introduce students to the art of origami (paper folding) to create natural forms and

subjects from nature. Suitable for total beginners, Tony will introduce students to a wide range of origami techniques, styles and paper types to use in their application to the art. He will also cover using origami to make gift cards, decorations, scenes and pictures. 10am-5pm. For more details visit natureinart.org.uk. Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9PA .

01452 731422.

20-21 20 -21 MAY MAY MEET THE MACHINERY WEEKEND

Following the success of last year’s weekend, we’re once again giving the chance to get up close to our biggest pieces of equipment. Learn how they work and the important jobs they do for us – if you’re lucky, you may even be able to take a selfie in the driver’s seat! Come and join us for a proper tractor-fest!

Cotswold Farm Park , Guiting Power, GL54 5UG. 01451 850307. For times and prices visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.org.uk

Spring has arrived at The Bird and Deer Park! p g y everything is brimming with life. The breeding season is in full swing as ducklings hatch and the deer prepare to calve – it’s all go!

Since the arrival of the New Visitor Centre, the park has become ever more popular and never more so than for children’s parties. Parents can meet their guests in the centre prior to enjoying their child’s birthday in the famous Gypsy Caravan or the stunning Mad Hatter ’s Marquee. Both locations have been designed with both parents and children in mind, so if your idea of hell is a bouncy castle then look no further! Where else can you be surrounded by nature in all its forms but still have all the trimmings for that special day?

For more information on Birthday Bookings please call 01452 812727 or visit our website at www.thebirdpark .com

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22 22 MAY MAY THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

Get a Feel for the ’40s as you hear the music that got us through the war with smiles on our faces and laid the foundations of pop right up to the present day – ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘American Patrol’, ‘Little Brown Jug’ and the song that became pop history’s first gold disc, ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo!’ A show for the whole family. 7pm. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

25-27 25-27 MAY MAY SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show, as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into an all-singing, all-dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results.

This incredible comedy troupe never fail to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, leaving delighted audiences singing all the way home. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk.

The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

26 26 MAY MAY FESTIVAL OF ELECTRIC BICYCLE POLO This fantastic event will be once again taking place at Longdole Polo Club in aid of Watershed RDA . This promises to be an evening packed full of entertainment including Bicycle Polo Matches and an electric bike obstacle course, as well as food and drink. Also, a special Dressage to Music demonstration will be taking place by international grand prix dressage rider, Pippa Hutton. 5pm. Longdole Polo Club, GL4 8LH. For more details please email watershedrda23@gmail.com.

27-29 27-29 MAY MAY FIRE AND WOOD FESTIVAL Our annual Fire and Wood Festival returns for 2017. This 3 day festival is a fantastic celebration of local artisans and heritage crafts with an array of activities, displays, demonstrations and our traditional charcoal burn. Alongside this, enjoy a wide range of activities, from chainsaw carving and fire shows to wood turning and rustic furniture. deanheritagecentre.com. Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB.

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The award-winning Gloucester Tall Ships Festival makes its return voyage to the city’ss historic docks on Spring Bank Holiday 2017. Five tall ships will sail into the docks and moor up on the quayside for visitors to see. There will be a raft of entertainment featuring marauding pirates, fun games for children and grown-ups as well as a food market, two museums and live music stages featuring a selection of local bands and singers. From 10am. The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2ER. 01452 396572.

COTSWOLD FESTIVAL OF STEAM Once again the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is putting on a spectacular Festival of Steam with up to 8 locomotives in steam over the May bank holiday weekend. The theme this year is ‘Workhorses of Steam’ and it will celebrate the hard-working ‘unsung heroes’ that kept Britain’s economy going, shifting the nation’s goods and people. www.gwsr.com 227-30 7-30 MAY MAY PARKEND 1917 Flower Festival at St Paul’s Church, Parkend (GL15 4HQ) commemorating all those from the parish who fought in World War I. Figures and flowers depict life in Parkend in 1917. 11am-5pm. Refreshments and stalls. For details contact Trish Ducker on 01594 563074.

27 27 MAY MAY – 3 JUNE JUNE THE BUNNY BOO SHOW A brand new live performance by local production company Noodle, telling the story of Bunny Boo’s 13th birthday. 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 about spring, family, new friendships and the coming of age – 13 that is! 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge 27 27 MAY MAY – 4 JUNE JUNE LEMUR WEEK

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THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY The Wildlife Art Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculpture by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for sale. Free access to this exhibition without visiting the museum.

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Our annual Family Fun Day returns with activities, shows and entertainment for all ages! New for 2017, we have the ‘World’s Tallest Bubbleologist’, and we also welcome the return of Professor Collywobbles with his entertaining Punch n Judy Shows. Dunton Stables will be running our FREE donkey rides for our young visitors! With all this included with our general admission and 12-month pass tickets, it is not to be missed! 10am.

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10 JUNE JUNE 10 SACRED HEARTS’ SUMMER FETE “Beside the Seaside!” Noon till 3. Punch and Judy, merry go round, bouncy castle, live music, games and stalls, large selection of food and drink. Fun for all the family. Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, GL53 9AU. SAMARITANS TWELFTH CHELTENHAM CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Celebrate the 300th Anniversary of Cheltenham becoming a spa town with Cheltenham & District Friends of the Samaritans! Featuring English Civil War battle re-enactments from The Sealed Knot. 40 craft keg beers, European and US beers, craft ciders, Pimms bar, bottle and can bar, food stalls, live music and

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S o m u c h s o t h at h e st i l l ke e p s i n touch with many of the players who s t a r te d o u t o n t h e s a m e r u g by journey as him at age group level with Longlevens.

S m i t h , t h e te n a c i o u s o p e n s i d e flanker who played for Gloucester for 15 years after making his debut in 1982, remembers those days like they were yesterday.

“Derek Cook was our coach and he took us all the way through from the age of 10 or 11,” said Smith. “We won the County Cup at under-15 and under-17 level before moving into the senior team.

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Bring B ring TT20 20 b back ack tto o ccity ity P h i l J o rd a n , t h e c h a i r m a n o f Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club, is a man on a mission.

He wants county cricket to return to the city and believes his club’s Spa ground would be the perfect venue.

He can already count on the support of Gloucester MP Richard Graham, who just happens to be a second team player at the club.

“I’d love to see Gloucestershire playing T20 at the Spa,” said Jordan.

“Why not? It wasn’t so long ago we had T20 at Archdeacon Meadow.”

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values of the game. He understood young people and sold the game to us. I still see him today and he’ss held in such high regard.” deduction for failing to fulfil two fixtures, but they have regrouped and the optimism has returned.

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Gloucestershire County Cricket Club chief executive Will Brown has set the bar high for the 2017 season.

“My expectations are that in the T20 we s h o u l d b e l o o k i n g to g e t to finals day,” he said. “We have proved that on our day we can beat a n yo n e a n d I definitely expect u s to b e t h e re o r thereabouts this Will Brown season.”

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They will play Goole, from Yorkshire, in the final on Saturday 6th May.

Smith’s rugby education was not confined just to Longlevens, however. His dad, Richard ‘Dick’ Smith, also a number seven, was also captain of Gloucester and Smith junior remembers: “We used to play on the Tump at Kingsholm. The Tump was a strip of grass at the top of some concrete steps behind the posts where the corporate boxes are today.

“We used to play rugby there on Saturday afternoons and when there was a game under the floodlights on Wednesdays.

“Andy Stanley and Bobby Fowke both used to play and it was a great learning experience.”

Full story online. PLUS: Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan delivers upbeat message (see website).

walking TThe he w alking rrevolution evolution There’s a walking revolution going on in Gloucestershire and we’d better get used to it.

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G Gloucester loucester CCity’s ity’s ‘miracle ‘miracle men’ men’ Tim Harris has hailed his “miracle men” after a remarkable season in National League North.

Gloucester City, without a home for 10 years and with one of the smallest playing budgets in the division, have stood toe to toe with the league’s big boys and the players have come through with flying colours to secure a comfortable mid-table position.

“When you consider what we’re up against in this league – five exFootball League clubs and four full-time clubs – with the resources we have it ’s been an unbelievable season,” Harris said. “I don’t think the club get the credit we deserve.

“Look at Stockport County – they get crowds of up to 4,000. Then there’s Darlington, Kidderminster, Halifax , Boston, and don’t forget the new kids o n t h e b l o c k FC U n i t e d , w h o g e t crowds of 2-3,000, Class of 92 who part own Salford City and AFC Fylde, w h o h a ve j u s t s p e n t £ 1 6 m i l l i o n o n their stadium.

“That puts everything that we’ve achieved into perspective – we truly have produced a miracle.”

Any mention of the word ‘stadium’, of course, naturally raises the hackles

of all Gloucester City fans who have been on the road for the past 10 years since being forced to leave their ground at Meadow Park due to the floods. They have spent the last seven years playing their home games at Cheltenham Town’s ground in Whaddon after spells at Cirencester Town and Forest Green Rovers.

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“What it has done is bring us closer together,” he said. “You can’t get away from the fact that we have lost a generation of supporters by not being able to play our home games in Gloucester.

“But those fans that do come and watch us have a real passion for the club. They create a fantastic a t m o s p h e re a n d i f y o u s u p p o r t Gloucester City Football Club you will go anywhere to watch your club play.”

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years ago after spending 14 years with Newport County, Harris has been a m a n o n a m i ss i o n t o s t a b i l i s e t h e club’s place in National League North and to engineer a return to the city on the old Meadow Park site.

The first part has been achieved, but Harris said of the second part: “We are still scrapping and fighting. There’s a real desire within the club and fanbase to make it happen.”

W h e n a s k e d h ow l o n g h e t h o u g h t Gloucester’s fans would have to wait before returning home, Harris paused before saying: “Eighteen months.”

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Strangling Strangling ssmall mall business business T h e G o v e r n m e n t t a l k s o n e s t o r y f o r s m a l l b u s i n e s s e s, telling us how much they are reducing red tape, and then does completely the opposite.

It has created a whole new department called the Office of Tax Simplification to examine ways of doing what it says in the name, but with every Budget come more complications than simplifications.

The inability of successive Governments to finance state pensions, whilst still paying attractive final salary versions to its own employees, has led them to force all businesses of whatever size to automatically enrol their workers into a pension scheme. Don’t get me wrong, I think that employees should be encouraged to save for their retirement years, but the amount of additional work and cost imposed on small businesses is substantial.

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OK , he thought those running their own company were gaining too great a benefit from effective tax planning t h r o u g h p ay i n g w h a t h e s aw a s to o m u c h d i v i d e n d compared to salary. But did he think through the effect that this would have on the number of people needing to submit a tax return? Certainly not . Anyone earning more than £5,000 a year in dividends is now obliged to register with HMRC to submit a tax return – and all to collect relatively modest amounts of tax . More red tape for proprietors of small businesses.

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O s b o r n e h a s l e f t n u m b e r 1 1 fo l l o w i n g t h e E U referendum result and Philip Hammond has taken his place. His first act? To scrap the flat rate scheme for VAT. OK , he hasn’t scrapped it, but he has certainly neutralised any benefit to being in it and everyone who I know that is currently using it will have ceased to do so by the end of the year. Why? Because there used to be a financial benefit , as well as simplicity, in completing your VAT return every quarter. Now small businesses up and down the land and certainly all over Gloucestershire will be forced to spend five times the amount of hours producing their returns, simply to put just a few shillings in the Treasury’s coffers. Outrageous.

It all stems from the fact that no-one in government has ever lived in the real world of small business. If anyone from any party suggests they are the champions of small business, tell them you don’t believe them!

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