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As the cold weather sets in and the days get shorter, it ’s important to remember our garden friends.

Caroline Shelley has some great advice on how to help our garden wildlife battle the winter months in ‘Wildlife Matters’. And don’t forget to check bonfires for hedgehogs before you light them this month!

Gloucestershire is really getting into the festive spirit and there are lots of family friendly Christmas events happening throughout this month and next.

From theatre productions and concerts to markets and Christmas fairs, there’s plenty to fill your diary!

Check out our What’s On section for more details.

We have a couple of great competitions this month, including your chance to win tickets to Burley Fields Lakes’ Bonfire and Firework Display. Details are inside, but be quick – you don’t have long to enter!

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Method: Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas 6). In a small bowl, mix together the sunflower oil with the five spice paste (or powder) then rub it all over the pork .

2 Put the shallots and 300ml of water into the bottom of a roasting tin. Place the pork on a rack set over the tin and roast in the oven for 35 minutes. Most of the water will have evaporated after this time, so pour another 200ml of hot water into the tin.

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To make the sauce, put the roasting tin over a low heat and stir in the rice vinegar and sugar. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time and scraping any sticky juices from the base of the tin, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until slightly reduced.

Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a very large wok or deep frying pan over a high heat. Add the garlic, chilli and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add the kale and 2-3 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the kale has wilted or longer if you like it more tender.

Carve the pork into 12 rounds and serve on top of the kale, with the shallot sauce drizzled over.

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U n i ve r s a l U n i f o r m i s a l o c a l , i n d e p e n d e n t u n i fo r m specialist based in Kingsditch Trade Park , who provide all of your workwear, schoolwear and leisurewear. There’s an in-house embroidery/printing service, allowing you to customise your uniform with your own logo, name and more.

We spoke to the friendly team, who are passionate about what they do a n d h a ve a s t ro n g fo c u s o n customer service. There’s plenty of free parking outside the shop so you can easily pop in to meet the team, see samples and discuss your requirements.

Universal Uniform offers a huge variety of garments across a wide selection of brands (in different designs, colours and sizes) and what ’s more… there’s no minimum order!

“As a local independent business, we really enjoy w o r k i n g w i t h o t h e r l o c a l s o c i e t i e s , o rg a n i s a t i o n s a n d businesses, both large and small,” commented Vanessa Fowler, the Managing Director.

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high-vis wear, to beauty/spa tunics and formal suits.

“Uniform is a very important part of companies’ appearance, branding and marketing, and so we work with our customers to ensure they get the right uniform for their team,” Vanessa said.

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We have also worked with some schools and local teams on bespoke team wear, to ensure they ‘look the part ’ on and off the pitch,” explained Vanessa.

The shop is situated on the Kingsditch Trade Park , behind Toolstation and Granite Transformations, next to Howden’s. They are open Monday to Friday 9 -5pm and Saturdays 10 -2pm. So if you’re looking for school wear, new work uniform or a new kit for your local sports league, pop in to meet the friendly team at Universal Uniform.

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H Heritage eritage just just ggot ot hhot ot What wardrobe do you think of when you hear the words ‘ q u i n te s s e n t i a l l y British’ and ‘countryside style’? Whether you’re ro a m i n g t h e f i e l d s i n a p a i r o f Dubarry boots or parading the stalls at Cheltenham races in your Holland Cooper cape, the traditional British style is country chic. Thought to be only for the wealthy, horse riding, polo playing, pigeon shooting set, it isn’t exactly an ensemble one would wear otherwise… until now.

corduroy overload are all waiting for y o u o n l i n e a n d o n t h e h i g h s t re e t .

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Be Be confident confident w with ith ccolourolourblocking blocking your your a accessories ccessories When it comes to styling it, shake up the stereotype and don’t be afraid to be confident with colour-blocking your accessories too. The go-to luxury footwear brand, Fairfax & Favor, have recently designed a new take on the classic Chelsea boot .

Their ‘Electra’ boot makes it ’s own subtle statement in bold colours like the royal navy blue (top right). Hicks & Brown fedoras are perfect for keeping this seasonal favourite super stylish and also come in their own statement colours to match, or m i s m a tc h , yo u r o u t f i t a n d a t £ 7 9 , they won’t break your bank balance!

Local retailer, The Oxford Shirt company, who cater for this exact look , prove that for £49.95 a pop, you don’t necessarily need to spend what you’d think to become your own tailor-made man! This season demands maximum coverage, so look sharp and step up your styling game with luxe layers. More is more when it comes to the heritage trend, so start feeling toasty!

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For the fellas, it doesn’t have to be all Gentlemen’s Journal either. Shop online for an alternative edge to this traditional trend and find check blazers in an assortment of coloured check prints, and all under £100, in retailers such as Topman and River I s l a n d . H a ve f u n w i t h i t a n d b e playful with the styling – mix up your colour palette and layer it with the staple classic shirt.

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T h i s t i m e l e s s t re n d re q u i re s a n escape to the country for autumn winter. It ’s time to embrace the new horizons that the season has in store. Whether you wrap up warm with luxury or something a little price ‘less’, make sure you’re a heritage hit this winter, not a miss.

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It will not be all about cosmetics, as I truly believe that we often overlook the fact that our skin is our body ’s l a rg e s t o rg a n a n d o f te n t a k e n f o r granted. Skin is regularly the most neglected area, as we concentrate primarily on our faces.

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I l i k e to t h i n k o f m y skin as a blank canvas and you need to have a smooth hydrated canvas to ensure any products you apply to your face and body are well absorbed, or you are wasting your products and money.

Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Just follow these three simple rules: drink lots of water, exfoliate, and always use sunscreen. Dermatologists all agree you can spend a fortune on expensive creams to try and slow the Exfoliation xfoliation ageing process, but if you could only E use one product it should always be a Exfoliating at least once a week , if not twice, is essential. You shouldn’t high UVA sunscreen. use a harsh exfoliator, especially on the delicate skin of the face and neck .

We are blessed that there are so many great products on the market , so do experiment and find one that suits you. It is a good idea to switch brands once in a while, as your skin can get lazy and needs the odd wake up call of a new product.

When exfoliating the body always use upward s t ro k e s – t h i s g e t s t h e best results – and invest in a good quality body brush, or a face cloth will suffice.

change the natural pH balance of the skin, so a toner is a must. Why, you may ask? It brings your pH balance back to where it should be, so this s i m p l e s te p s h o u l d n o t b e overlooked.

Next up is your sunscreen, then a p p l y a s e r u m ( es p e c i a l l y i n t h e colder months), followed by the all important moisturiser. Your night time mosituriser should be richer than the one you use during the day, as this is when your skin repairs itself. There a re s o m a n y p r o d u c t s o u t t h e re claiming they can do miracles, but my best advice is to try and use the most natural and chemical-free products if you can. This also applies to your shampoo and conditioner.

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W Winter inter p proofing roofing yyour our h health ealth As the winter has drawn in, b r i n g i n g w i t h i t d a r k e r m o r n i n g s, colder temperatures and often an increase in lethargy,, keeping fit and healthy under those bundles of l aye r s o f t e n s e e m s t o o m u c h t o ask . Motivation often wains as Christmas draws closer, and that e ve r p r o m i n e n t t h o u g h t o f ‘ I ’ l l begin in January’ begins to circulate your mind.

But let me stop you there! Don’t let January dictate your health – break the trend! The phrase ‘ S u m m e r b o d i e s a re m a d e i n t h e winter ’ rings a finer tune. Keeping yourself fit throughout winter will be of benefit in many ways; increasing your germ fighting processes, improving mood and keeping you warmer as you exercise! So where do we start?

fitness training. Trying new exercises or a d i f f e re n t a c t i v i t y a l l to g e t h e r d u r i n g t h e w i n te r m o n t h s m a y well help adherence, giving you a different focus and learning c u r v e.

Likewise, m i x i n g u p yo u r d i e t and trying out different foods can be beneficial. Swapping the summer salads for some w i n te r ve g e t a b l e s o u p s o r s tew s i s a g o o d healthy transition.

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can get monotonous. Why not push y o u r s e l f to a n e w g o a l ov e r winter – instead of trying lose ‘X’ amount of weight , try to work on a strength goal such as building up to performing push ups or pulls up, or a f i t n e s s g o a l s u c h a s i m p rov i n g yo u r 5 k m r u n n i n g t i m e o r t h e distance you can cycle. Setting shorter goals more regularly keeps your eyes on the prize, and helps you to see frequent improvements.

Allow Allow y yourself ourself a break break Allowing yourself a break from your fitness routine isn’t a bad thing.

Depending on your goal, a break can often help you improve more, allowing the body time to rest and repair adequately. Having a structured goal helps with this, as you can add in a break when needed, or following a certain event or particularly intense activity we e k . A c h e e k y w i n t e r w e e k e n d break is never a bad thing!

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Many of us will be able to relate to t h e t r i a l s a n d t r i b u l a t i o n s a s s o c i a te d with studying, but fear not – where there’s a problem, there is also a solution. So, here are some issues faced by students and how to conquer them...

P Procrastination rocrastination Undoubtedly, one of the most common problems, sometimes you don’t even know you’re doing it . If you’re procrastinating while revising a certain subject, study something else for a bit or take a break completely.

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Morning ssickness Morning ickness o orr something m ore sserious? erious? something more Recent news coverage has once again brought the plight of Princess Kat h e r i n e s u f fe r i n g f ro m Hyperemesis Gravidarum to our a t te n t i o n . H G i s a c h r o n i c a f f l i c t i o n that affects only 1% of all pregnant wo m e n a n d c a n b e s e ve r e l y debilitating, even life threatening. So many people misunderstand HG and d o n o t k n o w h ow to s u p p o r t mothers who are suffering, so let ’s look at HG in detail.

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy ( N V P ) i s c a u s e d by f l u c t u a t i n g hormones and, contrary to the name, can occur at any time of day, but usually in the first twelve weeks before easing off as hormones level out . NVP is moderate in frequency and usually allows for normal eating and drinking throughout the day, w i t h i r re g u l a r b o u t s o f vo m i t i n g , usually triggered by gag reflex in response to outside stimuli.

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Princess Katherine has twice suffered with HG, hence her cancelling engagements early on in t h e p re g n a n c y a n d t r i g g e r i n g t h e early release of what is ostensibly, highly private information. There is certainly an aspect of loss of control whilst suffering with HG and loving kindness, endless patience and encouragement will go a long way.

S o h ow c a n y o u s u p p o r t a l ov e d one with HG? There are things you can do to help, although nothing will a l l ev i a t e h e r s y m p to m s o r h e r suffering. Practically you can help with life; cleaning the house, taking care of the other children (yes it can occur in second or third pregnancies and HG mums like the Princess can also choose to become pregnant knowing their HG risk – brave souls that they are), cooking for the family a n d e n s u r i n g s h e i s k e pt comfortable at all times.

P r e p a re fo o d s t h a t s h e can tolerate and have them ready for her for when h u n g e r s t r i k e s – o f te n nowhere near a mealtime, y e t t h a t h u n g e r w i n d ow

may be the only opportunity to eat for the whole day. Ensure water is always available and offer mineral water and iced water as options to ensure hydration is maintained as much as possible.

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Depression can be a big part of the journey as mum will inevitably feel o ve r w h e l m e d a t t h e t h o u g h t o f 9 months of nausea, so keeping mindful, staying present and taking each day as it comes can be vital aspects of living through the drama.

Friends and extended family can be a great help in supporting the whole family whist mum is out of action and you may find ‘the village’ truly does come together to raise a child!

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There’s plenty of good accommodation here, not least Lavinia and Neal’s (dog friendly) Castellor B&B overlooking the beach at Cemaes Bay. Nothing’s too much trouble for the couple; the B&B is stunning and their Welsh breakfasts a re d e l i c i o u s b e f o re yo u g o exploring.

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Many dog owners will view the festivities of firework night with dread rather than joy, as they know the misery their four legged friends go through each year. Large numbers o f d o g s a r e t u r n e d i n to q u i ve r i n g w r e c k s b y t h e f i r s t muffled bang from a distant firework or rumble of thunder.

Various theories suggest that a dog’s more acute hearing and general sensitivity to loud noises can make them susceptible to significant anxiety. Some breeds seem to get more anxious and anxiety can also be affected by how old the puppy was when they were first exposed to the noises.

S o w h a t c a n yo u d o i f yo u h ave a s e r i o u s l y s t re s s e d pooch? The first steps are to create a nice safe den at home, keep windows closed, curtains drawn and turn up some music or the TV to drown out outside noises. Plan in advance to walk and feed your dog before it gets dark if you can. Try not to fuss your pet if they show mild signs of anxiety as you can reinforce the anxious behaviour. If the anxiety is more significant, try a D.A .P plug-in diffuser (Dog Appeasement Pheromone) or one of the ‘Tryptophan’ dietary supplements that will increase their own natural serotonin levels (calming neuro-chemical) – e.g. ‘Kalm Aid’ or ‘Zylkene’. Failing that you can get stronger anti-anxiety medication or sedatives from your vet that can help them to chill out if they get very distressed. There is quite a nice sedative gel that can be squirted into a dog’s mouth for fairly rapid onset sedation for desperate cases.

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The best long-term treatment for noise phobias is counter-conditioning or habituation. This involves a long, steady process of exposing your dog to low level noises at the same time as doing something your dog really enjoys – e.g. playing, food, getting the lead for a walk , etc.

By gradually increasing the noise levels over many weeks t h e d o g s t a r t s to a s s o c i a te t h e n o i s e w i t h s o m e t h i n g positive and slowly stops being afraid or phobic. You can b u y C D s o r d o w n l o a d f re e a u d i o f i l e s w i t h f i re wo r k o r t h u n d e r s to r m n o i s e s s p e c i f i c a l l y fo r c u r i n g d o g p h o b i a s (‘Sounds Scary CD’). In the long-term it is possible to cure a dog of noise phobia, but it requires a long term view and it is best to start the drawn out process of counter conditioning several months in advance of a firework period.

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Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands Dire Straits. The abundant energy, the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a must-see for any rock enthusiast. Featuring all the hits from ‘Sultans of Swing’ and ‘Brothers in Arms’ to ‘Walk of Life’ and the legendary ‘Money For Nothing’. 7.30pm. £17.50. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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33-4 -4 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER WHITE FEATHER BOXER It’s a story Jimmy knows all too well. Back during WW1, he used to be a contender but with Conscription, conscientious objectors were sent to prison or the firing squad. The Quaker – Boxer made his choice but he still can’t face those demons from the past and now there’ss Jo, an angry, stubborn new demon from the present! Women boxing!? Is that even legal? And he’ss 70 now; training her in the noble art is going to take all his strength. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

4 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS AUTUMN FAYRE Crafts, gifts, cakes, jams, tombola bottle stall, raffles, Christmas Hamper, refreshments and more. Come along and start your Christmas Shopping! 9.30am to 12 noon. Admission only 50p. St. Philip and St. James Church, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 6HX. BONFIRE NIGHT A roaring bonfire lighting up our beautiful Hillside meadow, an awe-inspiring fireworks display and a fire performer to keep you entertained all evening. Hog Roast, retro popcorn and candy floss stalls, a fantastic selection of Hillside craft beers, plenty of wines and soft-drinks. 6pm. £12 per car. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, GL17 0NG. 01452 830222.

44-5 -5 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER ORCHARD STREET FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Delicious, locally sourced food and drink , artisan arts and crafts, jewellery, home wear, plants and seasonal goods. Come along, enjoy great food and drink and live music from an eclectic range of busking acts, soak up the atmosphere of market day and meet our friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic producers. For full details visit www.gloucesterquays.co.uk 5 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER BONFIRE CRAFT

A special family craft session all about bonfires! Your budding young artists can use our selection of art materials and

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some exciting new techniques to create great artwork for your home! Be prepared to get a little messy in this session. No need to pre-book. 11am. £3. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT. CREEDS CROSS: THE CELTIC JOURNEY

Bringing together the most talented of musicians in a musical masterpiece, Creed’s Cross, bring to life some of the greatest ever classics. Join them and their unique blend of storytelling, emotion evoking melodies and fast paced toe tapping music as they continue their stunning UK Tour, which is rapidly becoming one of the ‘Must See Events’ of the year! 7.30pm. £21.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 6 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Caroline Waldegrave OBE Cooking Demonstration and light lunch. At Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester.

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66-11 -11 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary Featherstone become hopelessly stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery and with no idea as to how they’ve become involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time, after which the future of all three couples seems in jeopardy... For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk . The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

7 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER GILMORE & ROBERTS Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 8 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling

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musical comedy adventure for 4 to 94 year olds. Enter the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland creator, Lewis Carroll, in this brand new, highly original, ultramodern adaptation inspired by his much loved classic poem. 4.30pm. £16.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 9 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER FROM THE JAM From the Jam, lead by bassist/singer Bruce Foxton, one of the original members of immortal punk/mod/new wave trio, later to perform with Stiff Little Fingers.

He is joined by Russell Hastings on lead vocal and guitar, drummer Mike Randon and Keyboard player Andy Fairclough.

Together they will perform this incredible album in its entirety as well as a selection of classic hits and albums tracks. For details visit www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.

01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 1100 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER THE HAWTHORNES

Since forming in March 2013, The Hawthornes have already chalked up an impressive resume. Relentlessly playing all over the country for anyone who will listen, they have already obtained a strong, loyal following thanks in part to landing top support slots with acts such as The Phil Beer Band, Terry & Gerry, 3 Daft Monkeys, Gerry Colvin and more recently The Hoosiers. 11pm. Free entry until 11pm. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP. 01452 309340.

110-11 0 -11 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER WUTHERING HEIGHTS A wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father.

After Mr Earnshaw’s death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine’s brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

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111-18 1-18 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHARLTON KINGS ANNUAL TOY SALE Every day except Sunday. Open 9.15am– 4.30pm at Charlton Kings Baptist Church in aid of ACORNS Children’s Hospice. Please come and support us. If you have toys to donate or include in sale call 01242 522559.

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the ‘whole’ unexpurgated story about Ol’ Blue Eyes’ career, performing many of Sinatra’ss wonderful songs including ‘Come Fly With Me’ and ‘New York New York’.

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01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 13-18 13-18 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER THE WIPERS TIMES

Russian National Ballet will delight you with a beautiful new production of The Nutcracker. This is the ultimate and beautiful fairy-tale where goodness and beauty triumph. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 1122 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER HIS WAY: THE STORY OF FRANK SINATRA Award winning singer Robert Habermann comes to Stroud to sing the songs and tell

In a bombed out building during the First World War in the Belgian town of Ypres (mis-pronounced Wipers by British Soldiers), two officers discover a printing press and create a newspaper for the troops. Far from being a sombre journal about life in the trenches, they produced a resolutely cheerful, subversive and very funny newspaper designed to lift the spirits of the men on the front line. For details visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

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14 14 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS Experience the power of thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography, synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious humour – all in a spellbinding display of sheer energy. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 15 15 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER RAY MEARS – BORN TO GO WILD

From a very young age Ray discovered the joys of exploring the Wilderness, the most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet. He will take you on a journey that he deeply values for cultural, spiritual, moral and aesthetic reasons.

7.30pm. £27. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

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development of Gloucestershire’s studio potteries. Explore the history and characters of Gloucestershire ceramics in the 91 years since Michael Cardew founded the Winchcombe Pottery including Toff Millway, John Jelfs and earlier local potteries such as Leckhampton and Cranham.

Over 16s only. 6pm. £8. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT. 16-24 16-24 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN MARKET

An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through Bowie’ss golden years from ‘Space Oddity’ through to ‘Let’s Dance’.

The world’s number 1 celebration of David Bowie features songs including ‘Space Oddity’, ‘Starman’, ‘Fashion’, ‘Life on Mars’, ‘China Girl’, ‘Rebel Rebel’, ‘Golden Years’, ‘Modern Love’, ‘All the Young Dudes’, ‘Let’s Dance’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Absolute Beginners’. 7.30pm. £26.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk CURATOR TALK: PIONEERING POTTERIES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE A talk by The Wilson’s Curator of Decorative Arts, Kirsty Hartsiotis, on the

Formed in 1979 by five seasoned musicians, Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher, The Blues Band are Europe’s leading exponents of one of the greatest musical traditions of all time. 38 years, 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they are still dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. The Blues Band offers a stunning set list of original compositions and blues classics, all delivered with passion, skill and a genuine devotion to the genre. If you love the blues you are in safe hands with The Blues Band. 7.30pm. £25. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

Gloucester Quays’ Victorian Market is the perfect opportunity to get some early festive shopping done and really get into the Christmas spirit! With plenty of arts and crafts, hot food and drinks and even an ice rink to keep visitors entertained, this highly-popular event is sure to get your festive season off to a fantastic start!

Gloucester Quays, St. Ann Way, GL1 5SH. 01452 338933. For more information visit www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk.

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On 20th December, follow the fantastical journey of Belle (Emma Watson) – a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realise the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

Tickets cost just £6 each or £20 for a family of four and may be booked online at www.bacontheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01242 258002.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Beauty and the Beast’, The Local Answer, Unit I Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 7EG. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details stating ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk . Closing date: Friday 10th November 2017.

17 17 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER GHOST TRAIN This Rock-tastic, hilarious, musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation. A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever! Including tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Bon Jovi, Guns n’ Roses and many more. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. WAYNE HEMMINGWAY With a career spanning four decades in the design industry, Wayne Hemingway has a fair few stories to tell. Insightful, thought-provoking, often hilarious and always truthful, Wayne’s rise to success was a rather unusual one, with his big break on a Camden market stall.

Audiences are riveted by his rags-to-Red or Dead tale and how Wayne continues to push himself creatively, wherever his career takes him. For times and prices visit www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 1177 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER THE REVOLUTIONARIES Established in the ‘hotbed’ of the North East music scene, The Revolutionaires are

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influenced by ’50s, R’n’B and swing and will be pumping out hot rhythm & blues in a hard hitting style. For times and prices visit www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.

01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 18 18 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 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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Join us for a festive shopping experience to remember. We have again carefully selected a variety of stallholders that together create a one-stop destination for all of your Christmas shopping needs.

9.30am. Free entry. www.rosestheatre.org.

01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. AN EVENING WITH FRANK BRUNO MBE We are delighted to welcome the former Heavyweight World Champion boxer Frank Bruno for an intimate interview discussing his boxing career, mental health battles, and his life as the People’s Champion. His journey has been an interesting one and with a new book and a film in the pipeline his life story is forever changing.

There will be an opportunity for a VIP meet and greet reception. For times and prices visit www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.

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118-19 8-19 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER MONTPELLIER QUILTERS EXHIBITION Charity Quilt Raffle in aid of the Stroud Women’s Refuge and The Albanian Women’s Sewing Project. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm. Entrance £2 – children free. Refreshments, trade tables, sales table. The Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Chetenham, GL51 6RF. 1188 & 2255 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER MUSIC FOR ADVENT Cirencester Parish Church: Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, Prestbury, Cheltenham: Saturday 25th November at 7pm. Cantores Chamber Choir presents a varied programme of sacred music from medieval times to the 21st Century. Music will include works by Praetorius, Byrd and Purcell along with contemporary composers John Tavener, Jan Sandstrom and Ola Gjeilo. Tickets (£15; concessions £12; under-16s free) available from: www.cantores.net, TICs in Cirencester and Cheltenham, from Lorna on 01242 603988 and on the door.

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A family workshop like no other, where you and your young artists can experiment and let loose to create striking works of art.

Throw, stamp, flick and smear in this fun, energetic art session. No need to pre-book , but spaces are limited. 11am. £3. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT. 222-23 2-23 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Inventive, bold and original.... the versatile troop explore a physical, visual, and

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passionate take on the bard, making the title worthy of the word ‘Dream’. For details visit www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.

01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 24 24 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER WELCOME BACK DELTA

WBD live performances capture the spark of good old fashioned rock and roll, with an energy and spirit of a hardcore performance, all washed down with whisky and memorable onstage antics. 11pm. Free entry until 11pm. Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP. 01452 309340.

25 25 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR Visit our Christmas Fair with activities for all: bouncy castle, crafts, BBQ, cakes, raffle and more. Visit: www.lakesidechelt.co.uk/PTA or find us on Facebook.

CHELTENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY Presents Requiem Durufle, Requiem Rutter.

Conductor Ian Higginson, Organist tba, Soloists from Keble College Oxford.

7.30pm. Tickets £10 from The Wilson or on the door. Under 13s free. Francis Close Hall Chapel, University of Gloucestershire.

25 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER – 22 22 D ECEMBER 25 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK Enrol yourself in Elf Academy, visit Father Christmas in his grotto and say hello to the animals of the nativity story. For more details visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 01451 850307. Cotswold Farm Park , Guiting Power, GL54 5UG.

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25 DECEMBER 25 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER – 23 23 D ECEMBER WINTER WONDERLAND AT PRINKNASH BIRD & DEER PARK

Come and see our resident reindeer and look out over the stunning valley of magical Christmas lighting from the new Visitor Centre balconies. Christmas gifts for children from Santa. Advance bookings only. Adults £11.50, children £13. From 11am (park closes 6pm). Full details at www.thebirdpark.com. The Bird and Deer Park , Prinknash, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8EX. 01452 812727 2266 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR AT CHELTENHAM COLLEGE Sponsored by Savills and supporting Maggie’s. Sunday 26th November, 10am4pm. Tickets £5pp (under 16s free).

Purchase your ticket in advance for a free glass of ‘Fizz’. Call 01242 265694 to book.

2288 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2017 The Royal Marines Band will perform Christmas music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers.

7.30pm. Various prices. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 2299 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER – 8 D DECEMEBER ECEMEBER A CHRISTMAS CAROL A magical and enchanting re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, ‘A Christmas Carol’. This charming, family-friendly production promises to fill you up to the brim with Christmas spirit. For full details please visit www.berkeley-castle.com.

01453 810303. The Great Hall, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ.

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30 30 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER – 23 23 D DECEMEBER ECEMEBER THE TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN A selection of fairy tales from the world’s best-known storyteller. This hour-long show is suitable for 3-7 year olds and their families. Simple, gentle storytelling with professional actor/musicians. For details visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

TTHROUGHOUT HROUGHOUT DECEMBER DECEMBER TAURUS CRAFTS: CHRISTMAS MARKETS Onsite makers and creative businesses will be joined by over 30 independent traders and a lot of locally-grown fresh cut Christmas Trees to create the area’s largest choice of gifts not available on the high street. Come along and support our local talent and the visiting traders at our market. Full details at tauruscrafts.co.uk.

Taurus Crafts, Lydney, GL15 6BU. CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Decorate and write your letter to Santa, then dress up as Little Red Riding Hood or the Woodcutter and go off into our magical woods to find him. Look out for the cheeky elves on the way and don’t forgot to tell Santa how good you have been! Booking is advised. For more details visit www.puzzlewood.net. Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB.

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A ‘rags to riches’ tale Continue the magic of the festive season with a visit to Aladdin – a ‘rags to riches’ tale, packed with adventure and some original twists and turns along the way.

Aladdin is a poor lad who lives with his mum, Widow Twankey and his layabout brother in old Peking. Things start to look-up when a supposedly long-lost ‘uncle’ turns up and persuades Aladdin to help him find a magic oil lamp hidden in a spooky cave. Abanazar attempts to double-cross Aladdin who finds himself trapped in the cave. Who will come to his rescue? Will he ever see the beautiful princess again?

With a large cast of singers and dancers, lavish costumes, colourful scenery and lots of audience participation, this is a pantomime not to be missed!

Tickets cost £10-£15 and may be booked online at www.promenadeproductions.co.uk or by calling Showcase on 01242 224144.

To enter our draw to win a family ticket (up to 4 adults) for the performance on Thursday 18th January 2018 (7pm), send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Aladdin’, The Local Answer, Unit I Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 7EG. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details stating ‘Aladdin’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk. Closing date: Thursday 30th November 2017.

2 DECEMBER DECEMBER THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS 2017 A festive treat of seasonal music and readings from local school and adult choirs, with BBC presenter Vernon Harwood and conductor Ian Higginson. 7.30pm. £14.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk INNTRAVEL DISCOVERY DAY The perfect place to find inspiration for your next trip. An opportunity to browse over 50 stands from across Europe, sample cheese, wine and other delicacies, enjoy presentations showcasing some of our favourite destinations, and enter the Free Prize Draw with many great prizes! Free event. Morning session 10am-1pm, afternoon session 2-5pm. 01653 617085.

Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Prestbury, GL50 4SH. cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk.

6-23 DECEMEBER DECEMEBER 6-23 A GLOUCESTERSHIRE MIDWINTER A lighthearted revue dealing with all things wintry, past and present, in Gloucestershire. From Holst’s ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ to the story of ‘Oxbode Lane’.

Song, drama and poetic humour. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk.

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As has been the tradition for many years, residents will gather around the war memorial to pay their respects.

The service begins at 10 am and is followed by services at St Mary’s, Sacred Hearts and the Baptist Church. The ceremony is always very well attended and wreathes are laid by local groups such as the Girl Guides, Scouts, Air Cadets and Charlton Kings Club, as well as by the Chair of the Parish Council.

For those of a more secular nature, the gathering is an opportunity to reflect on the price paid by earlier generations.

Although a solemn occasion reminding us of the sacrifice made by our forebears, the sense of a community coming together remembering its past is very real and moving. The short observance concludes with a bugler playing the Last Post.

More details on the service will be available from our website and local c h u r c h e s i n t h e we e k b e f o r e . A l l a re welcome.

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The Park’s new Visitor Centre is lovely at any time, but with the wonderful views of the illuminations from the balconies it has become a must of the Cotswolds as a Christmas treat. As you walk around the Park the sounds of birds, rushing water and glistening lights are really enchanting. The famous Wendy House can also be found illuminated by the main lake. And now onto the exciting bit... Santa!

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Of course we must not forget the famous three – Rudolph, Prancer and Comet – our resident Reindeer who are fed at 4pm in their enclosure. The Christmas Fairy will be found in the twinkling Gypsy Caravan with a special something for the children, and cards for Santa that have been made in the Craft Marquee can be given to her for safe delivery.

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Levitate Levitate 2 2.0 .0 A t £ 7 9 . 9 9 , t h e F l y i n g B l u e to o t h speaker looks like something straight out of the Star Trek Enterprise. If you want a speaker t h at i s n ot o n l y f u n c t i o n a l b u t a l s o visually impressive, then this sleek model will tick all the right boxes.

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Although technically for children, the MiP Coder is also an awesome gadget for adults to put to the test.

Educational for kids learning about coding, this robot isn’t s i m p l y a te c h y t o y b u t a n i n fo r m a t i v e technological gizmo.

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I’m going to be generous and throw in wedding anniversaries and the odd Easter Egg as allowable. But let’s start with an ‘old faithful’ – Valentine’s Day. Why on earth do you need to be told to let the love of your life know that they’re still your number one by buying gifts that have been increased in price specifically for the occasion? Do it on a random date and save yourself a small fortune! You’d have enough left to repeat the exercise and get double the benefit!

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And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed.

Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the past 15 months and has been winning tournaments for the best part of 10 years now.

But although Matt clearly has a s p e c i a l t a l e n t fo r t h e g a m e m a d e famous by Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros and the like, that ’s not what makes mum most proud. What mum is most proud of is Matt himself.

“He’s such a nice kid” said Marie, “luckily everybody says it. He is very modest. If you didn’t know him you’d never know how good at golf he is, he would never tell you unless you directly asked.”

Marie is no golfer herself but she understands sport because both she and her husband Roger are playing tennis to a high standard. Their other son Chris is a good tennis player too.

Marie told The Local Answer: “Matt got into golf at Lilley Brook when we took him up to the junior sessions on a Saturday morning at the age of eight.

“Ray Jennings, the junior organiser, encouraged him to play when they could see the natural swing he possessed.

“It was all about having fun back then, trying to land the golf ball in a target or drive it as far as the tree at the practice ground, and then slowly he progressed to playing on the course and entering the club junior

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The 52-year-old p l a ye d f o r b o t h Dave Norton clubs either side of the mil lennium and also had a spel l as joint manager of Forest Green with Nigel Spink in the early noughties.

Norton was one of those wholehearted players who earned the i m m e d i a te r e s p e c t o f m a n a g e r s , players and fans alike for his honesty, work ethic and team play, and that’s before you take into consideration the skill factor which he brought to the right side of midfield for any club he played for.

Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling.

While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and Carling was leading England’s rugby team into a brave new era in the late 80s, Brookhouse was doing his bit to put Cheltenham on the sporting map by winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics.

The now 55-year-old was one third of the Great Britain modern pentathlon team – a team that included Richard Phelps of Gloucester – that came behind Hungary and Italy in the pre-Lottery fundGraham Brookhouse ing era.

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tournaments, where immediately his handicap began to reduce.

“He remembers very well the first time he shot under 100 and the first nett tournament he won. Matt was always half the size of his peers but his short game gave him a huge advantage around the greens and h i s q u i e t d e te r m i n a t i o n a n d surprising concentration at a young age served him well.

“The former club pro Simon Harrison coached him to his first junior title of three at Lilley Brook and Matt was selected to join the county training squads at the age of 11.

“Since then he has represented the county at under 14, 16 and 18 level, captaining the under-18 side this season.”

A l t h o u g h M a t t , a fo r m e r p u p i l a t Balcarras School, comes from a strong sporting family, it’ss been his desire that has got him to the level he now enjoys. “It ’s Matt ’s dream, not our dream,” said Marie.

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That ’s because he’s either playing s k i t t l e s f o r N o r wo o d A r m s A i n Division Two of the Cheltenham League or taking his wife Valerie, who p l ay s fo r T h e W i l d c a t s i n t h e l a d i e s ’ league, to a match. In fact , pretty much all their family play the game!

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They are words that could be a t t a c h e d to m a n y a s p o r t s m a n o r woman’s career of course – albeit the figures and the level of success will be different – and that is certainly the case for many of the jockeys who will be centre stage at the November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse.

M u c h o f t h e wo r k t h a t g o e s i n t o m a k i n g a to p s p o r t s m a n o r wo m a n goes unseen and that is certainly true in the sport of racing.

T h e s e d ay s a g o o d n u m b e r o f t h e jockeys from these shores – both over the jumps and on the flat – have burst onto the scene after being given a more than helpful leg-up by the Pony Racing Authority which was set up in 2007, three short years after pony racing started.

If and when leading jockeys such as Sam Twiston-Davies, Sean Bowen, Bryony Frost and Harry Cobden punch t h e a i r i n d e l i g h t a f te r c r o ss i n g t h e finishing line first in any of the races at Cheltenham on 17th-19th November, then expect to see the powers-thatbe at the PRA throwing their hats in t h e a i r j u s t a s h i g h a s i f t h ey h a d cleaned up on a 50 -1 shot.

These days the PRA’s chairman is Edward Gillespie, the man who was ‘Mr Cheltenham Racecourse’ for more than 30 years before standing down as chief executive in 2012.

He’s been chairman of the PRA for the best part of five years and was heavily involved in its inception in the mid-noughties.

S o w h a t d o e s t h e P R A d o fo r wannabe jockeys?

“There are three levels to what the PRA does to develop jockeys,” he said.

“Firstly, there are the very local racedays that are organised by the local pony clubs.

“In Gloucestershire they are

Sophie Smith after winning the Charles Owen 138cm final at Cheltenham in October last year

organised by the Cotswold Pony Club and take place at Cheltenham Racecourse on Good Friday.

“There can be eight to 10 races and anyone from any part of the country can take part.

“We start off with the little ones who may be only nine or 10 years old – their ponies won’t measure more t h a n 1 2 8 c m . T h e n we p ro g r e s s through the day to the 148cm ponies who will be ridden by the 15-yearolds.

“They are so good it ’s easy to mistake them for being real jockeys b e c a u s e by n o w t h e y w i l l h a ve h a d five years’ experience.”

These sort of occasions don’t just happen in Cheltenham, of course, they are taking place all over the country and Gillespie is keen to stress that anyone – and he means anyone –

can join a pony club. The next level in d e ve l o p i n g t h e to p j o c k ey s o f tomorrow sees the riders compete at point to point meetings.

“There are over 140 races at about 70 point to point meetings and they a r e o rg a n i s e d by t h e P R A i n conjunction with the local point to p o i n t o rg a n i s e r s a n d a re a s l i g h t l y higher level of proficiency,” Gillespie explained.

“The final level is the Charles Owen Racecourse Series which consists of a series of races at 30 -odd race m e e t i n g s . T h e s e a r e fo r q u i t e accomplished riders and a youngster c a n r i d e i n 1 5 to 2 0 o f t h e s e i n a season.”

A f te r t h a t , i f t h e r i d e r i s g o o d enough – or lucky enough – a career in racing may beckon.

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