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W Welcome elcome ttoo O October ctober ...... 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 also has some ghoulish suggestions in her ‘Gadgets & Gizmos’ article this month, including a remote control tarantula that is sure to scare some unsuspecting victims! As the nights really start to draw in and we prepare to turn our clocks back at the end of the month, you may want to make your home a little bit more cosy. Follow Jade Wilce’s advice in October ’s ‘Interior Design’ article to make your home feel autumn ready with natural textures, layered fabrics and glowing candles.
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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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lay D Don’t on’t p play w ith ffire ire with This month we are looking at Fire S a f e t y a n d h o w t o p ro te c t o u r children as well as teach them how to h a n d l e f i re i ss u e s . W i t h Halloween around the corner and bonfire night shortly behind, we are at the height of Fire Accident Season, so what do you need to know and what can you teach your children?
SStay tay ccalm alm iin na an n e emergency mergency a and nd m model odel tthat hat b behaviour ehaviour The most important message has to be – don’t panic! If you can help your children develop resilience and self awareness so that they don’t panic in emergencies, it could be t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t s k i l l yo u eve r share and it starts with you! Learn to stay calm in an emergency and m o d e l t h a t b e h a v i o u r a s o f te n a s possible. Ensure they know their name and address – this small step can save a life in an emergency. Teach them h ow to c a l l 9 9 9 – r o l e p l a y t h e conversation to show them how a call handler would help them. Play a game with younger kids; you will
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TThese hese iimportant mportant llife ife sskills kills ccan an b be e ttaught aught ffrom rom a y young oung a age ge Teenagers also feel empowered when they can take control in an e m e rg e n c y a n d fe e l useful. For example, my son took control of an RTC emergency call when he was only 16 and also reported racial abuse to the police – even giving evidence in court aged 18. These are life skills that can be developed right from the age of 5 – it’s never too early to help your kids grow strong and powerful! So if there is an actual emergency, w h a t d o yo u r c h i l d re n n e e d t o know? Let’s start with first aid and first reactions: 1. 1. If you get a minor burn – from a candle, sparkler or hot plate – make sure you keep the area cold. Plunge into cold water, or add ice to take the heat out of the skin. Do not add any creams or lotions at all! Tell someone and seek medical attention as soon as possible. 2. 2. If hair or clothing catches fire, don’t panic! Teach children to ‘Stop, Drop and Roll’ or ‘ S m ot h e r t h e F l a m es ’ – whether it’s themselves or this someone else, k n ow l e d g e c a n c u t t h e rate of damage by up to 80%.
3 3.. Teach kids the basics of how fire operates – fuel + heat + air – then t h ey c a n s e e h o w t a k i n g o n e o f these elements away will put out the fire! Help them make sense of f i r e a n d h o w i t w o r ks – t h i s t a k e s the panic away and can save a life! 4. 4. If there is a fire in the building you are in, stay low where the air is cleaner. Get out as soon as possible and do not go back in. Call 999 – don’t assume someone else has done it! It ’s better that the receive e m e rg e n c y services multiple calls than none. I know this is not a pretty topic but I hope you will consider talking to your children of all ages about fire, how it works and how to put it out. Like any life skill conversation, you n eve r k n o w w h e n i t m i g h t b e n e e d e d a n d yo u w i l l b e s o h a p py you took the time to prepare your family for something you hope will never happen.
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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 details including dates, times and prices visit www.frightmare.co.uk. Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 30 30 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER OCTOBER 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 further 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 2 OCTOBER 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) stake. 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, sometimes heart-breaking, often 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 www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 33-8 -8 OCTOBER OCTOBER MACBETH During this unique, site-responsive 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 times and prices visit www.puzzlewood.net. Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 833187.
4-7 OCTOBER OCTOBER 4-7 WOLVES ARE COMING FOR YOU Someone has seen a wolf. Where did they come from? Someone must be able to do something about them? 2 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 details visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER SLEEPING BEAUTY
Set to Tchaikovsky’s traditional score with stunning choreography, Sleeping Beauty portrays the struggle between good and evil. 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’s timeless tale of love is sure to enchant ballet enthusiasts of all ages. 7.30pm. £19 (£18, children £14). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002.
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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, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 66-15 -15 OCTOBER OCTOBER CHELTENHAM LITERATURE 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 – 07870 226621. www.blossomfelts.wordpress.com. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. JON RICHARDSON: THE OLD MAN The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse warmly welcomes one of the funniest live
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The ultimate clash of the titans, our exclusive dining evening will see these 2 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 3-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, GL17 0NG. 01452 830222. 77-8 -8 OCTOBER OCTOBER AUTUMN DIESEL WEEKEND This autumn we are again 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 with our collection of vintage diesel locomotives and come and look around our carriage maintenance facilities at Winchcombe. 01242 621405. www.gwsr.com 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. 99-14 -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 details visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 1100 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE SHEE
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Children can choose a fearsome face painting design, tiptoe through the spooky woodland trail and get crafty in our Witches and Wizards Workshop. Activities included in the cost of admission, just show your Farm Park wristband at the entry to Halloween Land. For more information 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 details visit rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, 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 partnership. 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. 19 OCTOBER MINNOVATORS 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, burst 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. 20 OCTOBER THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery that will change the face of medical science forever. However, his methods are less than ethical, and when a close friend and colleague threatens to expose and destroy his work, Jekyll is forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something goes very wrong… or very right. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 20-22 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.
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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. 21-22 OCTOBER OCTOBER 21-22 COTSWOLD FOOD & DRINK FAYRE Over 40 exhibitors selling locally produced artisan food and drink products from 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 OCTOBER OCTOBER 21-29 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 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. 222-25 2-25 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN FUN AT BERKELEY CASTLE 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 , wander around the grounds and spot our themed decorations (bring wellies and a torch), and enjoy toasted marshmallows in our Wild Play area. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 2233 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEK We’re going batty for half-term Halloweek! Join us for batty crafts with Cotswold Craft Room and our annual ghost tours around the castle. There will also be ScaryTales for all the family from Nightshade’s Scarytales. Included in admission. 01242 602308. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 223-24 3-24 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE TIGER WHO CAME 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 everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 23-29 23-29 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN HUNT Search our mysterious woods for witches, pumpkins, goblins and more! Hiding in
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Suitable for beginners and more advanced photographers. Alan Ranger will work with each person individually to capture the wonderful autumn colour. For times and prices visit www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. 226-28 6-28 OCTOBER 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 26-29 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE GLOUCESTER POETRY FESTIVAL Gloucester’s International Poetry Festival starts this year, which will aim to showcase the nation’ss 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. 227-28 7-28 OCTOBER OCTOBER OKTOBERFEST GLOUCESTER
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For jockey Aidan Coleman, like everyone else involved in the sport, the heart beats just that bit more quickly when a Cheltenham meeting comes around. “Yes, it’s a special place,” he said. “Whenever you go there you feel that extra something. It ’s such a great atmosphere. Obviously the Cheltenham Festival is the highlight and it can make or break your season. You can be having an average season but get a couple of winners there and everything
changes. Equally if you’re having a good season but then have a disappointing Festival, things can feel very different.” These days The Showcase meeting – in the schools half-term – is very well supported. “It ’s like all the major events in any sport ,” said Coleman. “When you get the top people competing against each other you can’t beat it. “With regards to The Showcase meeting it obviously depends a bit on what the ground is like. “The softer the ground the more good horses are likely to be racing.” The 29 -year-old Coleman, who these days is based with Jonjo O’Neill at Jackdaws Castle, has been churning out the winners for a good number of years now. Last season he was among the best in the land in the jump jockeys’ championship behind champion Richard Johnson and he is again up among the top jockeys this season. Full story online.
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Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. B y h e r ow n a d m i s s i o n t h e W i n c h combe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. “Yes, I can be quite loud,” she chuckled. “I play goalkeep so you can see the court in front of you. I do tell t h e o t h e r p l ay e r s w h a t t o d o e v e n though I’m not captain.” At 6ft 1in, the 21-year-old is the ideal height to play at the back . She was part of a team that won promotion from Gloucestershire League Division Five last season – “finally,” she laughed – and is h o p ef u l t h at t h e c l u b will be able to mount a n o t h e r p ro m o t i o n chal lenge this time Jessica Orzel around.
W h e n E m m a J o n e s s aw a n a d ve r t saying that Cheltenh a m N o r t h w e re a b o u t to l a u n c h a yo u t h s e c t i o n , s h e thought that would be ideal for her son Olly, so she made a note in her diary of the enrolment date. Unfortunately, no Emma Jones one else did because come enrolment day Emma and Olly – plus three officials from the North – were the only people to turn up at Stoke Road. That was at the end of the 2012/13 season, but from very uncertain beginnings the North’s junior set-up is now flourishing to the extent that they run teams from under- 6s all the way through to under-16s. Much of that is down to Emma, who took it upon herself to help the club make their dream a reality.
Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago, but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three years ago that she realised h ow e m p t y t h e house had become. “I was fed up of b e i n g o n m y ow n so I thought I’d join them,” laughed Claire. “That was two-and-a-half years ago.” N ow a l l t h re e o f Claire Wood t h e m a re r e g u l a r s on the greens and fairways at Sherdons Golf Club, where they are members, with 15-year-old Ryan, a pupil at Pittville School, showing some real promise at the sport. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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A bball all pplaying laying fforward orward w who ho was was as as h hard ard aass n nails ails Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it ’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his opponents over the years will testify. Now 53, Scott is undoubtedly one of the finest rugby players ever produced in Cheltenham. He numbers Newport , Neath, Worcester and his hometown club among his former teams and was that rare rugby animal – a ball playing forward who was as hard as nails. The openside flanker was good enough to go toe-to-toe with the touring All Blacks and Springboks back in the day and was also involved in many other high-profile games during the 80s and 90s when rugby was rough, tough and uncompromising. And yet rugby and Scott , who was born on Valentine’s Day, very nearly didn’t get it together at all. H e to l d T h e Lo c a l A n s we r : “ I f i r s t started playing rugby when I was at Bournside but I was a bit of a reluctant player because I wanted to play football. “I played football for Cleeve Colts – I p l ay e d i n m i d f i e l d o r a n y w h e re u p front – and I was quite good. I considered football to be my sport but the problem was that my school rugby clashed with it. “It all came to a head in my third or fourth year at Bournside. They wanted me to play rugby and I wanted to play football. We couldn’t agree and in the e n d , I s to p p e d p l ay i n g s p o r t altogether.” In those days Scott had been playing
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as a fly-half or inside centre – he was a good place-kicker – and though he’d temporarily stopped playing sport, his love of all things sport never waned. Scott was to leave Bournside at the age of 16 but before he did he ended his sporting stand-off with the school’s powers-that-be in his final year. “ S o m e o n e g o t i n j u re d a n d a s a long-shot they asked if I’d play for the 1st XV,” he recalls. “I thought I’d let bygones be bygones and said yes. “We played Pate’s Grammar School who had the White twins – Andy and Chris – and they were a good team as they always are. “ T h e W h i te s a l s o p l a ye d fo r Cheltenham Saracens Colts and they were always on the lookout for new p l a ye r s . I h a d a g o o d g a m e a g a i n s t Pate’s and my name got mentioned. “A few weeks later Saracens played a recruitment game against Bournside and I had another good game, but afterwards Mike Edwards (manager) and Bob White (coach), who ran the Saracens Colts, didn’t approach me, they only approached my best friend Steve Martin. “He was a very good player, but I couldn’t work out why I hadn’t been
asked to join Saracens so I went and s aw t h e m . T h ey to l d m e t h a t t h e y knew I was good but that the Bournside teachers had told them that I was unreliable. I said, ‘Give me a go’ – it was a challenge and I wanted to prove them wrong.” Saracens did give him a go and he was up for the challenge… although only just. “The night before my first game for them I’d been to an all-night party,” laughed Scott . “I was knackered but for the first time ever I thought I’d turn up even though I didn’t want to. I wanted to prove people wrong. “ I g o t t o k n ow t h e W h i t e s a n d thought , ‘This isn’t a bad crowd’. I sorted myself out, turned up for every game and every training session, and became very disciplined.” It was while at Saracens that Scott switched to openside flanker, a position he made his own wherever h e p l a ye d fo r t h e b e s t p a r t o f 2 0 years. And most of those 20 years were stellar years, particularly his time with Newport and Neath where as an E n g l i s h m a n a b ro a d h e h a d t o w o r k twice as hard to be accepted. Full story online.
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h a d j u st o n e h i g h l y i n ef f i c i e n t g a s fire, and asked the landlord to install central heating – which she did! If you own your home, there’s lots you can do to make long-term improvements which will reduce c a r b o n e m i s s i o n s a n d s ave yo u money. A gold-standard resource is the Information Service from the Centre for Alternative Technology – info.cat .org.uk . They recommend d o i n g a h o m e e n e rg y a u d i t , t a k i n g gas and electric readings each week , to help you see the benefits of the measures you introduce. These can range from basic (use sealant to fill g a p s b e t we e n f l o o r b o a r d s a n d i n skirting boards, wrap hot water pipes in foam) to longer term investments.
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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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