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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. 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. 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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University U niversity – m manage anage your money money your You’ve got the place and course you wanted at uni and the first year is one of excitement, apprehension but also the inception of independence and financial awareness. Getting a degree is expensive, but making every penny count lets you squeeze every drop of f u n f r o m y o u r u n i d ay s w i t h o u t getting saddled with debt . Here are some of the top essential money tips for students.
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With these basics in place, you are in a g o o d p o s i t i o n to m a n a g e yo u r student finances effectively. But it is no good planning your finances if you t h e n s p e n d m o n e y h a n d ov e r f i s t once you get to university. Try to stick t o t h e b u d g e t s yo u s e t o u t by s h o p p i n g a r o u n d f o r b a rg a i n s a n d 1. 1. Work Work out out a budget budget I t i s h a rd t o s e t a p r e c i s e w e e k l y s a v i n g m o n e y o n ‘ e s s e n t i a l s ’ budget before you get to university wherever you can. and see what things really cost . 4. 4. B Be e ssmart mart about about partpartHowever,, trying to work out an time t i m e jobs j o b s outline budget before you go is still a good idea – even a rough idea of how Many students rely on part-time jobs much money you will have available to cover monthly bills and to pay for each week will help you to avoid nights out and socialising. If you get a job, remember: blowing your budget early. • Don’t overdo it : Try not to work The simplest way to do this is to more than 15 hours per week so you m a k e o n e l i s t o f a l l yo u r m o n t h l y can keep up with your studies. income (e.g. from loans, part-time • Get paid what you are owed: The wo r k , t h e ‘ B a n k o f M u m a n d D a d ’ , minimum wage for 18-20 year olds is e tc . ) a n d a n o t h e r l i s t i n g a l l t h e £5.30 per hour. If you are over 21 it is expenses you can think of. £6.70. Remember,, the more accurate you 5.. LLook ook a after fter yyour our ffinances inances can be when predicting expenses, the 5 clearer the picture of your money It is vital that you keep a regular eye situation will be – include everything on your finances – do not just assume from rent, bills and food, to things like that everything is OK . Review your books, library fees, transport costs and bank account regularly – this way you laundry. Once you have both lists will always know how much money done, subtracting your total weekly or you have. You will be better able to monthly expenses from your total avoid unwanted bank charges (e.g. income over the same period will unauthorised overdraft fees) and will give you an idea of how much is left be less likely to run out of cash altogether. over for entertainment.
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I f yo u a r e t a k i n g o u t a s t u d e n t ‘maintenance’ loan to cover living costs, you will be paid a lump sum at the beginning of each term. When you receive each payment , put it in an instant access savings account
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7 7.. P Protect rotect yyour our p possessions ossessions Finally, make sure your possessions are covered by contents insurance. T h i s i s a m u st , a s b ot h h a l l s of residence and student housing tends to be incredibly popular with thieves. You do not need buildings insurance a s t h i s i s t h e re s p o n s i b i l i t y o f yo u r university or private landlord. Make sure any valuable items, like computers and bikes, are properly covered. Some policies have a ‘single item’ limit (which means that any single item is only covered up to a m a x i m u m o f s ay £ 2 , 5 0 0 ) a n d i n s i s t that any such items are listed on the policy. For further information visit: www.money.co.uk www.nus.org.uk/en/advice/ money-and-funding/ www.gov.uk/student-finance
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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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Log Log p piles iles p provide rovide a site site for for resting resting a and nd h hibernation ibernation To further encourage hedgehogs, a pond can attract insects and amphibians that will in turn attract a hedgehog. It is important, however, t o p ro v i d e a s l o p e ( s u c h a s a wooden plank) so that a hedgehog can escape should it fall in. A log pile and/or leaving an area to grow untamed is great as well, as it p ro v i d e s a s i t e fo r re s t i n g a n d hibernation. H e d g e h o g s h i b e r n a t e b e t we e n N ov e m b e r a n d m i d - M a rc h s o i t i s also a great idea not to tidy the garden borders until early spring. Plus with bonfire night approaching r e m e m b e r t o c h e c k b o n f i re s fo r hedgehogs who may consider a this a great place to hibernate. Finally, take a look at www.hedgehogstreet.org. Here you can get great advice on helping h e d g e h o g s a n d l o g s i g h t i n g s. H o p e f u l l y by m a k i n g s o m e s m a l l c h a n g e s w e c a n e n s u re a b r i g h te r future for our favourite mammal.
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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.
EExplore xplore tthe he A Atlas tlas M Mountains ountains D u r i n g l o n g e r s t a y s , o n e o r t wo excursions wil l exponentially broaden your Moroccan experience. There’s lots of choice, so do your research thoroughly. Like so many re v i ew e r s , we w e re i m p r e s s e d b y the professionalism of Sun Trails Tours, with whom we crossed the H i g h A t l a s to A i t B e n h a d d o u a n d b a c k o ve r t h e sw i t c h b a c k T i c h k a Pass. Another day, we visited Asni’s Berber market and explored the Kik Plateau. You’ll be amazed how many rich experiences, including authentic Berber food, and the opportunity to meet genuine local people, you can enjoy in one (long) day.
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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, details 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 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) 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 often controversial. 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 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. OCTOBER 44-7 -7 O CTOBER 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. 5 OCTOBER OCTOBER HAMLET 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. 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER SLEEPING BEAUTY 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. 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.
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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, 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 a 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 has been received in full. To book please contact Blossom Felts on 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 performers working today, as part of his ‘The Old Man’ tour. 6pm. £22. 01242 513014. Evesham Road, Prestbury, GL50 4SH. www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk. BEER VS WINE FOOD PAIRING
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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. -8 OCTOBER 77-8 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 OCTOBER 8 OCTOBER KITE DAY Come and fly your kite, and watch the expert kite flying demonstration from Avon Kite Flying Club. 11am-4pm. Free entry and parking. Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, 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 times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 1100 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. 1111 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
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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 Josephine’s Fabulous Flowers of Newnham. All materials provided. Workshop starts 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. 13 OCTOBER OCTOBER 13 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. 1144 OCTOBER 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. BAK KA A 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 14-29 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT CO OTSWOLD FARM PARK Pick your own pumpkin fresh off the farm, (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 and tiptoe through the spooky woodland trail and get crafty in our Witches and Wizards Workshop. All activities are included in the cost of admission, just show your Farm Park wristband at the entry to Halloween Land. For more details visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. Cotswold Farm Park , Guiting Power, GL54 5UG.
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115-27 5-27 OCTOBER OCTOBER SONGBIRDS CA ABARET Featuring close harmony singing and many beautiful songs, enjoy a relaxing evening in the company of a truly endearing quartet. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 1177 OCTOBER 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. 17 17 & 3300 OCTOBER OCTOBER BEGINNER’SS 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. 1199 OCTOBER 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. For times and prices visit everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 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.
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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 STR RAANGE 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, his methods are less than ethical, and when a close friend and colleague threatens to expose his work , he is forced to experiment on himself,, whereupon something goes very wrong. For times and prices visit www.rosestheatre.org. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 20 -22 OCTOBER OCTOBER 20-22 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. 2200 & 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 21-22 OCTOBER OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 221-29 1-29 O CTOBER 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 super-cool 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.
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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. 22-25 OCTOBER OCTOBER 22-25 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 , spot our Halloween themed decorations, and enjoy toasted marshmallows in our Wild Play area. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 23 23 OCTOBER OCTOBER 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. From ghostly thieves to trees with a mind of their own, the tales come from all over Britain and beyond. 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. 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. 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. The workshops will cover close-ups and macro as well as the larger vista’ss, so there is something for everybody to enjoy and practice their photography skills. For times and prices visit www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB.
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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 You think Science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen before. Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex generating dustbins, dancing paste, vanishing beakers and even exploding Pringle tubes! 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. 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. BONFIRE NIGHT There will be a roaring bonfire lighting up our beautiful Hillside meadow, with an awe-inspiring fireworks display and fire performer to keep kids (and big kids!) entertained all evening. Hog Roast, retro popcorn and candy floss stalls. A selection of Hillside craft beers as well as plenty of alternative 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! Budding young artists can use art materials and exciting new techniques to create great artwork for your home! Be prepared to get a little messy. 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. 11-18 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. 16-24 NOVEMBER GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN MARKET The perfect opportunity to get some early festive shopping done. Plenty of arts and crafts, hot food and drinks and even an ice rink to keep visitors entertained. Gloucester Quays, St. Ann Way, GL1 5SH. 01452 338933. For details visit thecityofgloucester.co.uk.
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Hockey Hockey cclub’s lub’s happy happy 90th 90th birthday birthday Stroud Hockey Club are celebrating their 90th anniversary this season and they are hoping it will be a campaign that will live long in the memory. Whatever happens on the pitch over the next seven or eight months, the club will have an end-of-season party to remember! “We usually get something like 60 to 8 0 p e o p l e t u r n u p fo r t h e celebrations at the end of the season, but we expect to get double that this time around,” said Club Official Matt Watts. The signs are good that the club will have more to celebrate than just their 90th birthday at the end of April. On the pitch the club are upwardly mobile with the men’s 1st team clinching promotion back into the De Cymru and The Marches 1 division of the GoCrea8 League at the end of last season. The men’s 3rds also won promotion to The Marches 1 where they will
A ffan an ffor or 5 50 0 yyears... ears... Ian Neville has a m a s te r s d e g re e in modern history and the 61-yearold certainly has a good memory fo r n a m e s , d a t e s and places. Ian Neville The one-time Oxford University student and current d i r e c t o r o f fo o t b a l l a t S t o n e h o u s e Town can remember how, when and where he fell in love with the beautiful g a m e a n d t h e n a m e s o f t h e p l aye r s who made his heart skip a beat. “I first started watching football 50 years ago,” he said. “I’d go and watch Stonehouse play and it was the year they won the Western League Premier Division. The club used to play in front of crowds of more than 1,000 in those days and I could list the whole team from that season.” The club have remained very close to his heart. “The club are a huge part
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now lock horns with the club’s 2nd team this season. There are also plans to run a men’s 4th team to build on the club’s successful junior development programme. The women’ss section have also set up a 3rd team, the first time in the club’ss history that they have fielded three ladies’ league teams. The picture is just as encouraging in the juniors where there are close on 1 0 0 m e m b e r s, w i t h s o m e o f t h e of my life,” he said. “I’ll do anything I can for the club.”
P Painswick ainswick o optimistic ptimistic ‘The Only Way Is Up’ was a big hit single for a group called Yazz in the l a te 1 9 8 0 s a n d i f it was re-released over the next few we e ks i t wo u l d be the ideal signature tune for Painswick Rugby Club this season. T h e c l u b h ave h a d s o m e to u g h New coach Mark t i m e s ove r t h e past few years Nicholson with club chairman Julian and this season Mitchell are competing in Gloucester Three – the county ’s basement division – for the first time. However, despite last season’s relegation, there is plenty of optimism a ro u n d B ro a d h a m F i e l d s t h a t t h e worst may be behind them. The signs are encouraging and in
players performing at county level and joining the senior teams when they become old enough. The club doesn’t just have impressive youngsters but some impressive veterans too, with several older members playing in the Gloucestershire veterans’ side. Simon Mason, who was a g o a l k e e p e r fo r E n g l a n d i n t h e Olympics of 1996, 2000 and 2004, was also a young Stroud player, and many national league players have played at the club on their way up or way down. Watts has been playing for Stroud, who play all their matches on the astroturf at Stratford Leisure Centre – their HQ is the Crown and Sceptre pub in Stroud – since moving to the area 10 years ago. He plays for the club’s 3rds and is happy to play as a utility player. “I’ll play anywhere from centre-back to left back to left wing and in midfield,” he said. Full story online new coach Mark Nicholson, they certainly have someone who knows his way around a rugby field. N i c h o l s o n p l ay e d o n t h e w i n g fo r Gloucester in the mid-1990s as well as for Stroud and will work hand-in-hand with the club’s new matchday manager Ian Hogg.
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“When I was 36 I had a viral infection in the spine,” he said. “I was paralysed from the neck down. “ I s p e n t s ev e n w e e ks i n F re n c h ay Hospital where I had two operations and another 16 weeks in Gloucester H o s p i t a l w h e r e I t r i e d to g e t m y s e l f right . I didn’t wake up for 10 days when I was in Frenchay. “ I c a m e o u t o f F re n c h a y i n a
wheelchair and I left Gloucester on sticks to help me walk. k It took me six months to learn how to walk again without sticks. “Some doctors had said I may never walk again and they all said I definitely wouldn’t be able to run. “I said I’ve got to because I want to take part in the Stroud Half and they said they’d be amazed if I did.” Well, they were amazed because Jeff managed to walk and jog his way around the 13.1-mile course in three to three-and-a-half hours. That was in 1996 and he’s looking forward to this year’s event on Sunday 22nd October as much as he has the previous 35. “ T h e M S d o e s g e t s l i g h t l y wo r s e every year,” he said. “It does hurt to run these days but you’ve just got to keep going.” Jeff gets plenty of support from his 26 -year-old daughter Rebecca who, l i k e h e r d a d , i s a m e m b e r o f S t ro u d Athletic Club. She is taking part in the Stroud Half for the fourth time. Full story online.
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P h i l p ot t d es c r i b es h i m s e l f a s a “reasonable runner” but is not expecting to go close to that time this time around. “ I ’ l l b e h a p py j u s t to f i n i s h , ” h e chuckled. “I’m getting over an Achilles injury. I’ve just run the Great North Run – I say run, I mean run, then walk , then run! If I can sneak under two hours I’ll be happy.”
Philpott, who lives in Hardwicke, is a big supporter of the Stroud Half. “It’s a great event,” he said. “I really enjoy it, it’s really well organised and there’s great support from the spectators. “It’s great for Stroud too. It puts the town on the map and hopefully brings some money into the town. I’ll keep running it for as long as I can.” It ’s not just the Stroud Half that Philpott has a passion for. He is the Event Director for the Kingsway parkrun which takes place every Saturday morning at 9am. And every year he takes himself off to West Wales to compete in a ‘race the train’ event. “It does what it says on the tin,” he laughed. “We race against a steam train. It starts in the town of Tywyn a n d t h e n g o e s u p i n to t h e h i l l s a n d back again. It’s a 14-mile trail race and it’s pretty tough.” So how does he do? “It ’s 2-2,” he said, “I’ve beaten the train twice and the train has beaten me twice.”
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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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