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For some, October is one of the most entertaining months of the year, as it culminates in an evening of witches, ghosts, vampires and other spooky creatures! There are lots of Halloween-themed events happening in the second half of the month across the county to suit all ages, so check out our What’s On section for more details. Laura Nicklin has some ghoulish suggestions in her ‘Gadgets & Gizmos’ article this month, including a remote control tarantula that is sure to scare some unsuspecting victims! We’re also starting to head into firework season and while bonfires and firework displays can be impressive to watch, please spare a thought for wildlife and pets, including hedgehogs, who may be hibernating in log piles meant for bonfires. You can read about our prickly garden friends in Caroline Shelley’s ‘Wildlife Matters’ feature.
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2-3 minutes until thoroughly blended. Fold in the pureed dates. 4 S p o o n t h e m i x t u r e i n to t h e t i n , l e v e l t h e t o p w i t h a spatula and arrange the sliced apples in rows on top. Bake for 50 -55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the sponge comes out clean. If the cake starts to brown after about 40 minutes, cover loosely with foil. Leave in the tin to cool for 15 minutes. 5 Meanwhile, make the toffee sauce. Put the sugar and 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small heavy-based pan (not non-stick) and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and boil, without stirring, for about 2 minutes until the syrup turns a deep golden caramel colour. Swirl the pan occasionally to prevent any hot spots forming, which could cause the syrup to burn. Take care as the syrup will be very hot. 6 Remove the pan from the heat , leave to cool for 2-3 minutes then stir in the butter until melted. Gradually whisk in the cream to make a glossy sauce. 7 Remove the cake from the tin, and serve with the hot toffee sauce. If you’re more of a cupcake person, try dividing the cake mixture between 16 -20 cases and bake for 25-35 minutes (depending on how many cupcakes you make). You can then enjoy these as a tasty mid-morning snack .
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Planning Planning the the perfect perfect short short break break H Holiday oliday inspiration inspiration from from Norad Norad Travel’s Travel’s award-winning award-winning expert, expert, Joe Joe Teixeira Teixeira
What does a short break mean to you? The convenience of flights from local airports to a range of European destinations motivates many of my customers whilst others take advantage of an ever increasing choice of exciting options in the UK. Classic theatre productions such as Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera along with exciting new productions such as Annie, featuring the delightful Miranda Hart, ensure London theatre breaks remain eternally popular. But how about a Gin experience in Beatrix Potter country? Try out your detective skills on a Murder Mystery Weekend? Or walk in the footsteps of your favourite Game of Thrones characters in Northern Ireland. You’ll be amazed at the many experiences available.
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Classic European cities, such as Venice and Prague are easily accessible from our local airports and will always provide opportunities for some great city stays, but alternative destinations are enticing more and more of us as they offer something a little different. For example, Super Break have recently launched an Icelandic escape to Akureyri. Not on the tourist trail perhaps
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Morocco Morocco ound bbound Summer’s long gone and it’s time to t h i n k a b o u t w i n te r s u n s h i n e. Morocco, and particularly Marrakech, has long been a favourite for UK travellers. Just three-and-a-half hours from Bristol, it remains a beguiling exotic destination…
SSouk ouk a and nd y ye e sshall hall ffind... ind... Step into the sultry North African night and the magical world of the souk wraps itself around you like a traditional Berber Djel laba. Gloucestershire couldn’t feel further away. Marrakech, at the foot of the A t l a s M o u n t a i n s, d e l i ve r s a m a z i n g hospitality, experiences and memories. Will you stay at a top-ofthe range resort hotel such as the Es Saadi – Cairo’s ‘Nefertiti Hotel’ in TV’s adaptation of John Le Carre’s ‘The N i g h t M a n a g e r ’ ? O r o n e of t h e famous Riads, often deep in the
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heart of old Marrakech? We loved Riad Al Badia, tucked away off Rue d e B e r r i m a at t h e s o u t h e r n e n d of the frenetic UNESCO-listed Medina.
SSpice pice sshops hops sstacked tacked h high igh Marrakech centre alone will easily occupy you for days. Savour delicious tagine and aubergine salads at Chez Brahim, or a wonderful veggie b u rg e r a t E a r t h C a fé Marrakech. Check out the museums too (do visit the photography museum) and the p ro m i n e n t Minaret el Koutoubia. And all Rues seem to lead to expansive Jemaa-El-Fna w h e re s u n s e t b r i n g s everyone to eat or watch Marrakech’s s t re e t entertainers. Down sleepy alleys, authentic spice shops are stacked rafter-high with Ras el Hanout and myriad exotic spices. And to experience North Africa meeting cosmopolitan northern Europe, the pastel-colours and cool gardens of Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle are another must-see.
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A ADHD DHD Awareness Awareness M Month onth October is ADHD Awareness month with hopes to not only raise awareness of the condition, but m u c h n e e d e d f u n d s fo r f u r t h e r research and treatments. ADHD (sometimes referred to as ‘naughty child syndrome’) was first recorded in medical research in the late 1700s, but was not used in health p ro fe s s i o n a l s ’ d i a g n o s t i c m a n u a l s until 1968. Affecting both men and women, ADHD is often thought of as a childhood condition, however in t h e m a j o r i t y of c a s es i t p e r s i st s throughout adult life.
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categories – poor concentration, prescriptions for Ritalin to treat children with ADHD have more than hyperactivity and impulsiveness. d o u b l e d i n t h e l a s t d e c a d e. R i t a l i n Children Children a are re o often ften w o r ks b y s t i m u l a t i n g a p a r t o f t h e diagnosed diagnosed a att a an ne early arly a age ge brain that modifies mental and Children are often diagnosed at an behavioural reactions. However, the early age, with most cases worry lies in that children as young diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 as three are being prescribed Ritalin years old and medication often and that we may be medicating being the go-to treatment. There are what is essentially typical children’s five licenced medications used as behaviour, such as naughtiness, an treatment for ADHD. They are inability to sit still or tantrums. Other treatments include Cognitive M e t h y l p h e n i d a te (Ritalin), Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Behavioural Therapy, Social Skills Atomoxetine and Guanfacine. All of Therapy, Psychoeducation and some these are licenced for use in the UK people use diet and supplements to for children and teenagers, however help with symptoms. only Atomoxetone is used for adults A ADHD DHD a affects ffects e every very aspect aspect who we re diagnosed with off the o the iindividual’s ndividual’s llife ife symptoms as a child. I t i s i m p o r t a n t t o r e m e m b e r t h at Experts have expressed concern as this condition affects every aspect of t h e i n d i v i d u a l s ’ l i fe – p a r t i c u l a r l y social relationships and self-esteem. It also affects the people supporting the individual, and extreme cases of this condition can be very ‘wearing’ and ‘exhausting’ on everyone involved. Always speak in detail with your GP about symptoms and discuss any concerns about treatments and side-effects. There are a number of s u p p o r t g r o u p s a n d fo r u m s fo r people with ADHD and their families.
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The The P opular Popular O nes Ones A q u e s t i o n I a m o f te n a s k e d i s : “ W h a t a re t h e m o s t p o p u l a r c a r models in the UK”. Here’s some insight into last year ’s and I expect also this year’s trends. For Private sales – i.e. a car being registered in the UK for personal use of a private individual – the Ford Fiesta has always been King. In 2 0 1 6 , 7 3 , 6 8 4 n ew F i e s t a s we re privately registered and the new 2 0 1 7 F i est a m o d e l w i l l f u r t h e r tighten Ford’s grip on the market. In second place was the Volkswagen P o l o w i t h 3 7 , 3 6 2 s a l e s, t h e n t h e Vauxhall Corsa, Mini and Ford Focus.
In the Business market – defined as a v e h i c l e b e i n g re g i s te re d by a company that operates up to 24 vehicles – Vauxhall has the first three spots, with the Corsa, Viva and Astra models retrospectively, followed by the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan Note. For Fleet use – a vehicle being registered by a company that operates a fleet of 25 or more – the Ford Fiesta is again top with 46,840 ““Trade-in Trade-in ffor or a ccleaner leaner cars registered in the UK , second is ccar” ar” sschemes chemes the Volkswagen Golf, then the Ford has just launched an eco- Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus and friendly scrappage scheme – running Nissan Qashqai. up to 31st December 2017 – for Euro TThe he m most ost p popular opular ccar ar iin n 1 to Euro 4 cars and vans (registered Britain B r i t a i n i is s t the h e F Ford o r d F Fiesta i e s t a o n o r b e fo re 3 1 s t D e c 2 0 0 9 ) ; t h i s T h e t o t a l f i g u r e s s h o w t h a t , b y far, discount on a new vehicle will boost Ford sales. All cars traded-in via the the most popular car in Britain is the Ford scheme will truly be scrapped Ford Fiesta, with 120,525 models rather than sold on. Mercedes-Benz registered last year. To put this into and BMW have recently launched some sort of bizarre context , 1,033 “trade-in for a cleaner car” schemes Bentley Continentals were registered in the UK in 2016 and 4,229 Mazda in the UK . MX-5’s. On the Executive side of things, the BMW 3 series and MercedesB e n z C C l a ss are still top
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of the tree, followed closely by Audi’s A4, the Mercedes E class, Vauxhall’s Insignia, the BMW 4 Series and Skoda’s Octavia. For the Family market , the Kia Sportage leads with 40,083 cars registered, followed by the Ford Kuga, Range Rover Evoque, Hyundai Tucson and Land Rover Discovery Sport . Cars such as the Ford C-Max , S-Max and B-Max, Citroen C4 Picasso and Vauxhall Zafira Tourer were popular choices. Keep this information in your back pocket when looking for a car. If large numbers of a model you like are being registered each year, you know that when it comes to buying a second hand/used model, the UK c a r m a r k e t i s g o i n g to b e f l o o d e d ; t h e re fo re yo u r b a rg a i n i n g p ow e r come deal time will be stronger.
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Prepared to be scared silly! Returning for the 16th year, Frightmare has activities to be enjoyed both in the day and at night. For more information including dates, times and prices visit www.frightmare.co.uk. Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 30 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER OCTOBER 30 PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB The popular American themed Autumn Classic returns to Prescott Speed Hill Climb.
The all-American Stars and Stripes weekend celebrates the biggest and brashest cars and music this side of the pond. For details visit: www.prescott-hillclimb.com 1 OCTOBER OCTOBER NOCTURNE AND REPOSE An evening of music for flute, french horn and piano to draw you into the season of magical dusks and twinkling lights. 4.30pm. Chapel Arts, Knapp Road, GL50 3QQ. £10 adults, family discounts. www.trioebano.co.uk OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER A MONK’S TALE In 1517, German monk Martin Luther pinned a debate proposal to his local church door, unwittingly setting off a chain of events which would lead to the European Reformation. It’s a heady mix of corruption and crusades, popes and purgatory, sacraments and (burning at the) stakes. 7pm. £5 (free for under 23). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. PSYCHIC SALLY: KISSES TO HEAVEN Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. Funny, entertaining, touching, heart-breaking and controversial; Kisses to Heaven showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium. 7.30pm. £26.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 22-7 -7 OCTOBER OCTOBER MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET The worldwide smash-hit musical inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. For details visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 3-8 3-8 OCTOBER OCTOBER MACBETH During this unique adaptation of Macbeth, Butterfly invite you to join the characters as you walk along the paths following the action, whilst the story unfolds all around you. For details visit www.puzzlewood.net. Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 833187. 4 OCTOBER OCTOBER CHELTENHAM CRICKET SOCIETY Cheltenham Cricket Society meets 1st Wednesday of each month September to May at the Victory Club. Speakers include Derek Randall, Pat Murphy, Mick Newell and David Frith. New members and guests welcome. Contact Malcolm Brown – mb3456@blueyonder.co.uk. View www.cheltcs.councilcricketsocieties.com 44-7 -7 OCTOBER OCTOBER WOLVES ARE COMING FOR YOU Someone has seen a wolf. Where did they come from? Someone must be able to do something about them? And how will we all get to line dancing in the village hall? Two actors perform multiple roles over one extraordinary day in an ordinary British village. The audience play the role of detective as they try to work out where these animals came from. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.
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5 OCTOBER OCTOBER HAMLET Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’ss death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER SLEEPING BEAUTY
The wicked fairy Carabosse lays a curse on the young princess and the entire palace falls into a deep sleep. A century later, Prince Florimund awakens the sleeping princess with a kiss. Vienna Festival Ballet’ss timeless tale of love is sure to
enchant ballet enthusiasts. 7.30pm. £19 (£18, children £14). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. ROVING CROWS A vibrant mix of Celtic-inspired fiddle alongside original and intelligent lyrics backed by pounding, tribal and electronica infused dance grooves. 8pm. Advance tickets £11 (concs £10). On the door £12 (concs £11). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER OH! CAROL From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights of their success in the 50s and 60s, the songwriting genius of Neil Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 6-15 6-15 OCTOBER OCTOBER CHELTENHAM LITER RA ATURE FESTIVAL This year the Festival explores the themes of British identity, asking ‘Who Do You Think We Are’? Exploring British identity in 2017. Look out for new late night events and literary mayhem around town. To book call 01242 850270 or visit
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. 7 OCTOBER OCTOBER NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP
Join us for a fun and relaxed day of crafting and create your own felted hare. 10am. £45. Cost includes all equipment and felt, and plenty of tea and coffee. Cafe on site or bring your own packed lunch. Limited places – only confirmed once payment is received in full. To book contact Blossom Felts on 07870 226621. www.blossomfelts.wordpress.com. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. JON RICHARDSON: THE OLD MAN The Centaur warmly welcomes one of the funniest live performers working today, as part of his ‘The Old Man’ tour. 6pm. £22. 01242 513014. Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Prestbury, GL50 4SH. www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk.
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The ultimate clash of the titans, our exclusive dining evening will see these two beloved tipples go head to head to see which is crowned the King of Kings when it comes to food pairing. Hosted in our fantastic new Hop Barn, you’ll be served a three-course dinner expertly prepared with a selection of flavours and exactly why they’ve selected each to accompany your meal. 7-11pm. £40pp. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, GL17 0NG, 01452 830222. 77-8 -8 OCTOBER OCTOBER AUTUMN DIESEL WEEKEND We’re holding a diesel running weekend using our magnificent fleet of heritage diesel locomotives dating back to the early 1960s. Come and enjoy the sight and sounds of a bygone age, and look around our carriage maintenance facilities at Winchcombe. 01242 621405. www.gwsr.com
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8 OCTOBER OCTOBER KITE DAY Come and fly your kite, and watch the expert kite flying demonstration from Avon Kite Flying Club. Why not make a kite in a drop-in workshop, fly your new kite and then take it home. 11am-4pm. Free entry and parking. Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, GL15 6BU. 01594 844841. BLAKE: THE 10 YEAR TOUR The sounds of classical anthems, big musicals and contemporary songs are set to collide once again, along with the boys’ lush harmony vocals and irreverent banter. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 9-14 9 -14 OCTOBER OCTOBER DRIVING MISS DAISY When elderly widow Daisy Werthan crashes her car one day in 1948, her son hires her a chauffeur, an African-American named Hoke Colburn. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start, but as times change across a 25 year backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, a profound and life-altering friendship blossoms. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.
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10 10 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE SHEE An exceptional all-female band, showcasing powerful and emotional vocal performances and instrumental prowess. Instrumentation is accordion, two fiddles, flute, mandolin, electro-Harp and the show features three exquisite voices. 7.30pm. £22. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. 11 11 OCTOBER OCTOBER MARK THOMAS – A SHOW THAT GAMBLES ON THE FUTURE Few predicted the events of 2016. And even fewer seem to know where we are going. Mark Thomas sets out to discover what the future has in store for us by collecting and examining his own predictions and those of his audiences before gambling on their outcome. 7.30pm. £18. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. AUTUMN BERRIES & BLOOMS Spend the morning making a beautiful autumnal arrangement with berries and blooms with Josephine’s Fabulous Flowers of Newnham. All materials will be provided. The workshop will start after coffee and croissants. At 12.30pm a set 3 course lunch will be served. £50pp. 01594 833046. Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, High Street, Clearwell, Near Coleford, GL16 8JS.
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13 OCTOBER THE BLOCKHEADS Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are legendary from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day. 8pm. Advance £15. On the door £17. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 14 OCTOBER THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE GLOUCESTERSHIRE Fish & Chip Supper and historic films shown by Dustbin Films for just £3 per person. Everyone welcome! Witcombe Village Hall. Details from The Royal Society of St. George Gloucestershire on 01291 625059 or rssgglos@woodbro.plus.com AUTUMN SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to capture the beauty of autumn under the expert guidance of David Broadbent from the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley School of Photography. For details visit www.puzzlewood.net. Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 833187. BAKA BEYOND After 25 years of mixing African and Celtic music in equal measures, Baka Beyond has become one of the finest danceable bands around, creating the sound of the global village and attaining worldwide
recognition. 8pm. Advance £15 (conc £14). On the door £16 (conc £15). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 14-29 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK Pick your own pumpkin (1 free pumpkin per person), get crafty and decorate it here or take it home with you. Children can choose a fearsome face painting design, tiptoe through the spooky woodland trail and get crafty in our Witches and Wizards Workshop. All activities included in cost of admission, just show your Farm Park wristband at the entry to Halloween Land. For details visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power GL54 5UG. 15-27 OCTOBER SONGBIRDS CABARET Featuring close harmony singing and many beautiful songs, enjoy a relaxing evening in the company of a truly endearing quartet. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 17 OCTOBER PARNASSIUS DUO Since meeting in 2003 at the Royal College of Music, Simon Callaghan and Hiroaki Takenouchi have had a thriving duo partner-ship. Their concerts throughout the UK and in Europe and Japan have earned
them a growing reputation. 7.30pm. For prices visit cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. 17 & 30 OCTOBER BEGINNER’S DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Develop your skills and confidence in digital photography with professional photographer Graham Light. This course will give you a good understanding of the principles of digital photography and the confidence and ability to take stunning photographs. 10.30am-3.30pm. £65. Suitable outdoor clothing recommended. To book email consult@abbey-studios.co.uk. Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 19 OCTOBER INTO THE BREACH George Crocker is keen to liven up his dull life so he decides to join the village Drama Club. What happens then turns his world upside down. Set during the Second World War this nostalgic, funny and moving story will appeal to all, from ten years and up. It is a vivid portrait of village life with all seventeen colourful characters played by one man, Mark Carey. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.
TLA TLA Photography Photograph CCompetition ompetition There are still a few weeks lef for you to enter our Photograph g , Competition! We’re looking fo plants, food, everyday objects and more to represent the four seasons of the year, and the winning photographs will appear on the covers of our 2018 publications! To enter, send your image(s) along with your name, address and telephone number stating ‘TLA Photography 2018’ to photography@thelocalanswer.co.uk . We cannot accept postal entries. Any photos sent in the post may not be returned. The closing date for entries is Friday 10th November 2017. Entries received after midnight on this date will not be accepted. You must specify for which month you wish your photo to be considered for the front cover and submit no more than 3 photos (1 photo per month for up to 3 months). For full competition rules, as well as image criteria and specifications, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions
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CCongratulations ongratulations K Karrie! arrie! Congratulations to Karrie Whitehead who was the lucky winner of our Fantastic Family Entertainment Hamper! Karrie was over the moon to have won our raffle at Newent Onion Fayre and said her daughter will be thrilled – especially as a few of her favourite board games were included in the prize! The Local Answer would like to thank everyone who supported the raffle, including those who bought t i c k e t s a n d o u r wo n d e r f u l s p o n s o r s w h o h e l p e d to create the prize. We had a great day at the Newent Onion Fayre and despite several heavy downpours – you can always count on the British weather – we raised £502 for Severn Freewheelers EVS.
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Age: 3-12 years and adults. 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 art session. No need to pre-book , but spaces are limited. 11am. £3. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT. 20 20 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE Successful within his field and respected by his peers, Doctor Henry Jekyll is close to a neurological discovery that will change the face of medical science forever. However, when a close friend and colleague threatens to expose his work , he is forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something goes very wrong. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 220-22 0 -22 OCTOBER OCTOBER AUTUMN FESTIVAL Our annual celebration of everything harvest, including apple juicing, heritage produce displays and tastings. There’s a children’s Apple Activity Day on the Friday. Normal admission applies. 10.30am. www.rococogarden.org.uk. Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick , GL6 6TH. 20 20 & 2277 OCTOBER OCTOBER HARVEST CELEBRATION Bring family and friends to celebrate the end of a good harvest. Enjoy an evening tour of the cider mill to see the apples being milled and then sit down to a delicious two course supper. 7pm. £23pp. 01531 660108. Westons Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ. 21 21 OCTOBER OCTOBER JUNIOR OPTIMIST Ed Patrick is both comedian and junior doctor. His debut show follows his firsthand experiences, challenges and occasional blind panic working for the much loved but troubled NHS. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. OCTOBER 221-22 1-22 O CTOBER COTSWOLD FOOD & DRINK FAYRE Over 40 exhibitors selling locally produced artisan food and drink products from
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cheeses and chutneys to puddings and pies – ideal for Christmas presents. Free parking and admission. The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT. 01242 621405. www.gwsr.com 21-29 21-29 OCTOBER OCTOBER SLIMBRIDGE SPOOKTACULAR
Grab your witches hat and broomstick for a week of spooky fun. Enjoy creepy indoor crafts, ghostly outdoor activities and terrifying trails. Chargeable activities – carve your very own pumpkin or make a supercool lantern to keep the ghouls at bay (pay on the day). Other activities free with admission. Under 4s free. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 22 22 OCTOBER OCTOBER RIP IT UP Jay McGuiness, Natalie Lowe and Louis Smith will swing, bop, jitterbug, jive and ballroom through the greatest songs from the greatest decade of music! 7.30pm. For prices visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. 222-25 2-25 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN FUN AT BERKELEY CCA ASTLE Enjoy the Castle after dark as we stay open until 7pm every night! Carve a pumpkin (small fee), creep down to our cellars to meet a coven of witches, call into our Halloween Snack Shack for delicious pumpkin soup, hot-dogs and Halloween themed treats, wander around the grounds and spot our Halloween themed decorations, and enjoy toasted marshmallows in our Wild Play area. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 2233 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEK Join us for batty crafts with Cotswold Craft Room and our annual ghost tours around the castle. We’ll also have Nightshade’s Scarytales with the fabulously costumed Nightshade, Unwise Woman of the Woods, telling ScaryTales for all the family. Included in admission. 01242 602308. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 23-24 23-24 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE TIGER WHO CCA AME TO TEA The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! For times and prices visit
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everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 223-29 3-29 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN HUNT Search our mysterious woods for witches, pumpkins, goblins and more! Hiding in mossy gulleys, under wooden bridges and in spooky trees. Find them and we have a prize for you. No need to book , just come along and please dress up! For times and prices visit www.puzzlewood.net. Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 833187. 24 OCTOBER OCTOBER 24 THE EAST POINTERS The East Pointers hail from Canada’s Prince Edward Island and feature banjoist/ vocalist/step-dancer Koady Chaisson, fiddle player/vocalist Tim Chaisson, and guitarist/vocalist Jake Charron. 7.30pm. £17. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. NOVEMBER 2244 OCTOBER OCTOBER – 2 N OVEMBER AUTUMN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Suitable for beginners and more advanced photographers. Alan Ranger will work with each person individually to capture the wonderful autumn colour in the Arboretum. For times and prices visit www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. 2255 OCTOBER OCTOBER MONSTERSAURUS! Follow Monty as he creates a whole world of wacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem – now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! An energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem! 11.30am & 2pm. £13.50. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 2266 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE SNOW DRAGON Billy has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies… But when Billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year’ss Day seems a long way off. How will Billy escape? 1pm & 4pm. £6. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.
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26-28 OCTOBER MUSIC AT STOW’S FESTIVAL St Edward’s Church, Stow-On-The-Wold GL54 1AB. Cotswold Male Voice Choir, soloist Angus McFee, 26 Oct, 7:30pm, £15. Fairport Convention’s Golden Anniversary Tour, 27 Oct, 7:30pm, £25. Toyah Wilcox, 28 Oct, 8pm, £20. Tickets: Borzoi Bookshop 01451 830268 or Debbie@HolidaysPlease 01451 810255 or www.WeGotTickets.com. More information: www.musicatstow.co.uk 26-29 OCTOBER THE GLOUCESTER POETRY FESTIVAL Gloucester’s International Poetry Festival starts this year, which will aim to showcase the nation’s talent and share the spoken word. There are a number of events taking place at various locations across Gloucester City Centre for this Festival. For details visit www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk. 27 OCTOBER SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste and vortex generating dustbins! 2.30pm. £10 (conc £8). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 27-28 OCTOBER OKTOBERFEST GLOUCESTER The world famous Oktoberfest comes to Gloucester for a huge weekend of
traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drink. The most important date of Germany’s cultural calendar arrives in Gloucester for the very first time. For details visit www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk. Gloucester Park, Park Road, GL1 1LH. 28 OCTOBER SWAN LAKE Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with another mesmerising ballet production. Swan Lake is a tale of 2 young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely one can easily be mistaken for the other. For details visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. COMEDY NIGHT A brilliant comedy line-up with our awardwinning beers on tap. Food also available to purcahse on the night! Held in ‘The Hop Barn’, this event promises entertainment and chuckles galore, as well as the chance to sip on some real ale and quality craft beer. 7pm. £8pp. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, GL17 0NG, 01452 830222. THE LIGHT PRINCESS Using elements of circus and outstanding classical choreography, the story tells of a princess afflicted by a constant weightlessness, unable to get her feet on the ground, until she finds a love that brings
her down to earth. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. STEAM ‘N’ SCREAM Join the ‘Spooky Special’ at Cheltenham Racecourse or Toddington Station then get in the mood by taking part in a special Halloween quiz on the train, but hold on tight – you never know what might happen as you travel through the haunted Greet Tunnel! 01242 621405. www.gwsr.com 28-29 OCTOBER GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR The annual craft fair is well known as a source for unique, individually hand crafted gifts, offered to you directly by the crafts people who made them. 10am. £2pp (u16s free). Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester, GL2 9PA. 01452 731422 29 OCTOBER A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING 2017 Relive the passion, romance and joy of the Cult Classic and celebrate the music of one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. Experience all your favourite songs such as ‘She’s Like The Wind’, ‘Hey Baby’ and of course the Oscar Winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of my Life’. 7.30pm. £24. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA. 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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M Making aking a b big ig ssplash plash Cinderford and District Swimming Club have been making waves for 40 years. The swimming pool was built 41 years ago, and not long after the swimming club were formed. “The pool was built with funds raised by the community,” said current head coach Pam James. “These days Freedom Leisure, a charitable trust , manage the running of the pool and we hire the pool from them.” It ’s certainly a very good arrangement because the club have 150 members ranging in age from seven to 70. “We are a small community swimming club and it’s all about enjoyment,” said Pam.
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the rough and tumble game that was rugby union. “When I was 14 or 15 I shot up in height,” he recalls. “I was something like 6ft 5in and my PE teacher Clive Stuart-Smith said I should be playing rugby, not football.” It was some of the best advice he was ever given because Cornwell went on to enjoy a stellar career with Gloucester, playing alongside the likes of Mike Teague, Ian Jones and Terry Fanolua. Since those playing days, of course, he has carved out a hugely The 40 -yearold is in his second season in charge of first team affairs at go-ahead the fo o t b a l l c l u b – a j o b h e d o es alongside Adrian Cole – and if this Paul Williams is season anything like as successful as the last campaign, they should have a tickertape parade in the Forest of Dean village come the beginning of May. That’s because this season the club are playing in the County League – the highest level they have played in their h i s t o r y – a f te r w i n n i n g p r o m o t i o n from Northern Senior League Division One at the end of last term.
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successful coaching career with the one-time Cinderford head coach now the head coach at Hartpury. It’ss proved a good move all round because, two promotions later, Hartpury are now playing in the Championship. “We’re a lot more professional than we were five years ago,” said Cornwell. “More staff, more players, it’s great for the college.” Last season was a momentous one for Hartpury as they swept all before them in National One. “I knew we had some serious players,” said Cornwell, “but I didn’t expect us to win 30 out of 30. We’d pretty much got the title sewn up by Christmas and the drive was then to see if we could win all 30. I’m proud of the boys who made it happen.” Cornwell’s role in that recordbreaking achievement was significant, of course, so where does he see himself in years to come? “I want to coach at the highest level,” he said without hesitation. Full story online Wallace started to play for them. That was five years ago and now he i s o n e of t h e s m a l l n u m b e r of vo l u n te e r s l o o k i n g to e n s u re t h a t rugby is played in the village for many years to come. Patteson senior was in his mid-40s w h e n h e f i r s t s t a r te d t a k i n g a n interest in the club and these days he is first team manager, fixtures secretary and webmaster as well as helping to deal with all the club’s admin. M a k i n g s u r e t h e c l u b s u r v i ve f o r another 100 years or more – Bream a re o n e o f t h e o l d e s t c l u b s i n Gloucestershire having been formed in 1878 – is no one-man operation of course, and the club may be old in years but they are certainly not standing still, with work due to start soon on renovating the clubhouse. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit our website: www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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R Roger oger iiss a ttrue rue ffootball ootball m man an If Christine Sansom was looking forward to a few days out in the Cotswolds or perhaps the occasional trip to the seaside once her husband Roger had retired, she’ll have been very disappointed. That’s because 67-year-old Roger is as busy now as he ever was when he was working as an industrial chemist and in later years in IT. His ‘job’ these days is football – not playing it of course – but working on the administrative side making sure that today’s youngsters have as much opportunity to play the beautiful game as he did many years ago. “If you ask Christine, she’d say I spend every waking hour of the day working on football,” laughed Roger. “I reckon it’s about eight hours a day.” All his work is voluntary, of course, and he’s collected almost as many job titles over the years as Sir Alex
Ferguson has won Premier League titles. He’s been secretary of Lydney Town Football Club for more than 40 years, he’s chairman of the North Gloucestershire League, chairman of the Northern Senior League and is also a Gloucestershire FA councillor. Born in Gloucester, Roger moved to Lydney when he and Christine got married in 1972. By then he was an established fo o t b a l l e r w i t h I n n s wo r t h a n d Churchdown, who played on Saturday afternoons in Churchdown. But that wasn’t enough for Roger, a defender who could play anywhere along the back , so he and his friends s e t u p a S u n d ay s i d e c a l l e d T h e U n d e r t a k e r s , w h o p l ay e d i n t h e Gloucester Sunday League. “ M u g g i n s h e re e n d e d u p b e i n g secretary,” laughed Roger. S o b e g a n h i s c a r e e r a s a fo o t b a l l
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administrator even though he was still a successful grassroots player. Roger was a good secretary – he had an eye for it just like he could spot danger in his own penalty area when t h e o p p o s i t i o n we r e a t t a c k i n g – s o when Lydney were looking for a new secretary in 1975 they didn’t have far to go. “They knew I had experience of doing the job so they appointed me and I’ve done the job ever since,” he laughed. For the first five years he was a p l a ye r a s w e l l b e f o re a b r o k e n a n k l e forced him to call time on his career. His first love, of course, remains Lydney Town, who these days ply their trade in the Premier Division of the Hellenic League. While there is plenty of ambition in and around Lydney to take the club to the next level, Roger remains cautious a b o u t m a k i n g t h e j u m p i n to t h e Southern League. “It would be nice to make the next s t e p b u t I t h i n k we d o we l l o n w h a t we’ve got,” he said. T h e c l u b d o t h e i r b i t fo r t h e community, too, running a pre-season Westdean Charity League, which runs into the early part of the season with all money raised going to charity. Of course the league needs a secretary and yep, you’ve guessed it , Roger has been doing the job for past 20 -odd years! A dinner with one of England’s World Cup heroes – Sir Geoff Hurst – is a perk of the job for Roger who for the most time gets on with his work without fuss or drama. Full story online.
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29 OCTOBER FUNGUS FORAY Join expert forayer, Dave Champion and the Cotswold Fungus Group for a walk through the Arboretum to discover the wonderful world of fungi. For times and prices visit www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. 31 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER THE KITE RUNNER Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 4 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.
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BONFIRE NIGHT A roaring bonfire, 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 as well as wines and soft-drinks. 6pm. £12 per car. Book early to avoid disappointment! Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, GL17 0NG, 01452 830222. 5 NOVEMBER BONFIRE CRAFT A special family craft session all about bonfires! Your budding young artists can use our selection of art materials and exciting new techniques to create some 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. 6 NOVEMBER MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Caroline Waldegrave OBE Cooking Demonstration and light lunch. At Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester. Information from lindaklemme@gmail.com or telephone: 01666 575436. Sponsorship by Butler Sherborn, Cirencester. 6-11 NOVEMBER HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only
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P Prickly rickly g garden arden ffriends riends A snuffly nose, a brown face, shiny black eyes and prickles all over. It can only be one mammal: a hedgehog. As a nation we have a fondness for hedgehogs. Depicted in children’s literature by the likes of Beatrix Potter and Alison Uttley as friendly and loveable characters, it is perhaps no surprise that they were voted the UK’s favourite mammal in 2016. Despite our fondness, however, hedgehogs are under threat . In the last ten years we have lost one third of our hedgehogs. This decrease in p o p u l a t i o n i s t h o u g h t to b e a s a result of a number of factors, and more research is now underway to try to find out more. Rural hedgehogs face, amongst other things, threats from pesticides and d est r u c t i o n of h e d g e r ow s . Meanwhile urban hedgehogs face factors such as the loss of green garden space and the use of slug pellets in gardens.
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them. An adult hedgehog can cover 1-2km a night and their home ranges can be 10 -20 hectares in size. This means a hedgehog does not visit just one garden a night but can cover a w h o l e e s t a t e. T h e p r o b l e m t h a t exists for hedgehogs is fencing between gardens limiting access and therefore limiting their range. To help a hedgehog access your garden i s v e r y s i m p l e. J u s t c u t a 1 3 c m x 13cm hole in your fence and you can o p e n u p a w h o l e n ew h e d g e h o g habitat. If you are lucky enough to have a hedgehog visiting your garden then it is fine to supplement their diet by leaving out food. You can do this with meat-based dog or cat fo o d , u n s a l t e d , c r u s h e d peanuts, sunflower hearts or mealworms (although these should be limited). Do not give them milk as this makes them poorly, but do ensure water is available. A hedgehog’s natural diet includes small i n s e c t s, a m p h i b i a n s, wo r m s , c a t e r p i l l a r s a n d s l u g s , s o i f yo u a re a k e e n g a rd e n e r t h e n a
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the month of Hallow ’s Eve. It ’s also perfect for a nice cosy cup of tea to get you in the autumnal mood. All you need now is a magic broom and wand to complete your witch or wizard’s look .
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3DOODLER 3 DOODLER 2 2.0 .0 Aside from the Halloweeninspired creations, this a u t u m n t h e re i s a l s o a product that promises a neverending opportunity for creativity. The 3Doodler 2.0 is an inspired product that unleashes a whole new level of i m a g i n at i o n . B a s e d o n t h e o r i g i n a l 3Doodler – aka, the first 3D printing pen – the £99.99 2.0 pen is the upgraded model. With a sleeker design compared to its predecessor, the 2.0 pen is the techiest pen you can expect to find; it literally lifts your creations to life from paper, letting you sculptor your own personal masterpieces in 3D form. Just plug it in and load it with ABS plastic colours to get it started. T h e p l a s t i c w i l l s o o n h a rd e n a n d keep your creation in place, allowing you to create as many models as you wish.
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Interest Interest rrates ates rising rising For the first time in a number of years there are serious rumblings in the City of London that interest rates are going to steadily rise over the next few months. We are told that any increases will be gradual and not dramatic, but they are bound to have an effect on our daily lives. There is probably a whole generation of borrowers and savers that have known no other way than “borrowing is cheap and you can’t earn any money on your savings”. Is that all about to change? Is it a good thing if it does? How will everyone cope?
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An increase in interest rates is generally seen as being detrimental to economic growth, but all the indications are that growth, both current and forecast, is strong and therefore the economy should be able to cope with a rate rise. It looks likely to happen. The Bank of England meets on the first Thursday o f e v e r y m o n t h to r e v i e w i n t e r e s t rates and it would be no surprise for there to be an announcem e n t b e fo r e t h e e n d o f t h e year. Is it a good thing? You will all have your own views as to how it affects you and that’s the point. It affects different people in different ways, so there is no one answer to such a simple question!
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