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The kids are back at school this month (did I hear a ‘hurrah’?) which may mean you have a little more time o n yo u r h a n d s to g e t a c t i ve . L i l y Cu r l e l o o ks a t t h e benefits of autumn and winter fitness and ways you can keep active in ‘Looking Good, Feeling Great’. We’re holding a stand at Newent Onion Fayre on Saturday 9th September, where we’ll be running a raffle to raise money for Severn Freewheelers. If you’re planning on attending this fantastic event, pop along to our stand to say hello, buy a raffle ticket and be in with a chance of winning a Fantastic Family Entertainment Hamper – see our sponsors so far inside. Entries are still open for our new Photography Competition, where we’re giving you the chance to get your photo on one of our 2018 covers! Find the details inside.
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The Aviation is a beautiful light purple cocktail, said to have been created in New York in the early 1900s by bartender Hugo Ensslin. T h e i n g re d i e n t t h a t g i ve s t h i s g i n - b a s e d d r i n k i t s pretty colour is Crème de Violette, which was actually discontinued for a period towards the end of the 20th century. While the classic recipe calls for this ingredient, the cocktail was still being made without it during this time. So if you can’t get your hands on Crème de Violette, don’t panic – just be careful to balance the other ingredients, as the Aviation can become a bit sour without it . Ingredients: Ingredients: 50ml gin; 15ml Maraschino liqueur; 10ml Crème de violette; 25ml lemon juice; 1 Maraschino cherry to garnish or decorative flower. Method: Method: 1 Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. 2 Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. 3 Garnish with a cherry or flower. Note: You can purchase Crème de Violette and Maraschino liqueur online – just search for the ingredients on Google.
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Pork P ork aand nd ccider ider one-pot one-pot ccasserole asserole Ah hearty, earty, ccomforting omforting rrecipe ecipe for for an an autumn autumn evening. evening. IIngredients: ngredients: 3 Sprinkle in the flour and stir, then add the pork 2 tbsp olive oil; 1kg pork shoulder, diced; 2 onions, and juices back to the dish. sliced; 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped; 3 parsnips, 4 Add the cider and stock so that it covers the meat cut into chunks; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp plain flour; and vegetables. Season and bring to a simmer, 330ml bottle of cider; 850ml chicken stock; handful then cover and put in the oven for 2 hours. of parsley, chopped. 5 The sauce may need to be thickened slightly, then M ethod: Method: s e r v e w i t h m a s h e d p o t a to a n d g re e n s o r f re s h crusty French stick . 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large lidded flameproof casserole and TTip: ip: Try this dish out with seasonal vegetables brown the meat in batches, then set aside. throughout the year, and for those of you who are 2 Fry the onions, celery and parsnips with the bay on the go, try cooking the dish in a slow cooker, leaves for 10 minutes until golden brown. which is sure to enhance all the lovely flavours.
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Money, M oney, m money, oney, m money oney H o w d o yo u fe e l a b o u t m o n e y ? I mean really? Are you comfortable with money, love making it and love s p e n d i n g i t e v e n m o re ? A r e y o u a scrimper and a saver, or do you have whatever you want whenever you want and think of how to pay for it later? We all have our own ‘Money P e r s o n a l i t y ’ a n d w h e t h e r w e a re aware of it or not, we are training our children in the ways of money – long before they can even talk! If you struggle with money, having lost a job or gone through a divorce, for example, you may well see money as a challenge, a problem and s o m e t h i n g to avo i d t h i n k i n g a b o u t . T h a t c a n a f fe c t h ow yo u t h i n k , fe e l and talk about it around your kids. If you have a great job however, or a wealthy partner, you may be quite f r i vo l o u s a n d p ay l i t t l e a t te n t i o n to actions and consequences because, hey, you don’t have to worry, right?
A ffinancial inancial ffuture uture ffor or y your our cchildren hildren Have you considered exactly how you want your kids to grow up around m o n e y o r w h a t f i n a n c i a l f u t u re y o u are creating for them? We all have money-issues to overcome in life, so it is up to us as parents to ensure we are as mindful and conscious as
possible around financial responsibility and our children’s future. The first step is to actually talk about money, in a healthy and open way. Be real about how you make your money and what it takes to ensure the family is well cared for. Whether you are a m i l l i o n a i re o r o n b e n e f i t s, t h i s conversation should be honest and upfront – an everyday occurrence rather than a big ‘talk’. After all, in the end everything comes back to money in one way or another. Secondly, lead by example. Whatever you do will be a model for your children, be it a savings plan, or even a penny jar. Demonstrate discernment in spending choices and
encourage your children to budget their own money, differentiating between instant gratification and delayed reward. Older kids can start to pay their way, and begin to understand the cost of l i v i n g , n ot a s a p u n i s h m e n t b u t a s a life lesson. Encouraging them to earn money to cover their own costs is a great start , and rather than automatically bailing them out when t h ey g e t i n a m e s s , b e w i l l i n g t o s i t down and talk about the various ways they can find solutions. If that means you paying out, make sure it is a loan t h a t i s re p a i d re g u l a r l y a n d t h a t t h e commitment is honoured. I promise playing hardball now will save them so much heartache in the future!
TThe he b bank ank o off m mum um a and nd d dad ad The sad truth is a ‘rescued’ child will i n ev i t a b l y g r o w u p fe e l i n g e n t i t l e d , i r re s p o n s i b l e a n d l i k e l y c a r r y t h o s e patterns into adulthood. If that ’s the case, you may find yourself being the bank of mum and dad for years to come, denying your child the opportunity of creating true independence and standing on their o w n t wo fe e t . S o o f te n ‘ h e l p i n g ’ i s simply ‘enabling dependence’ and ‘ re f u s i n g ’ i s a c t u a l l y ‘ b u i l d i n g resourcefulness’. So think twice before you say ‘yes’ next time, and consider what a gift your strong ‘no’ actually is. The Local Answer
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B BECOME ECOME A CCOVER OVER SSTAR! TAR! Have Have yyou ou entered entered oour ur n new ew photography photography competition competition yet? yet? Your Your photo photo could could b be e on the cover of of oone ne of of o our ur 2018 2018 publications! publications! W We’re e’re looking looking for for aanimals, nimals, plants, plants, ffood, ood, everyday everyd objects and and more more tto o rrepresent epresent the the four four seasons seasons of of the the year. year. The The winner winner ffor or each each month month will will h have ave their their p photo hoto published published oon n the the front front cover cov o off 2 200,000 00,000 m magazines agazines distributed distributed throughout throughout G Gloucestershire. loucestershire. Entrants Entrants are ar w welcome elcome tto o iinclude nclude a brief brief d description escription ((up up tto o5 50 0w words) ords) ooff tthe he p photo hoto w which, hich, aalong long w with ith ttheir heir n name, ame, w will ill aappear ppear inside inside tthe he magazines magazines and and on on ssocial ocial media. media.
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P Photography hotography CCompetition ompetition H How ow tto oe enter: nter: Send your image(s) along with your name, address and telephone number stating ‘TLA Photography 2018’ to photography@thelocalanswer.co.uk . You must specify for which month you wish your photo to be considered. 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.
IImage mage Criteria: Criteria: • The image subject must be local to Gloucestershire and relevant to the whole county • Must have a specific focal point, which fits within a square shape • Must have a colour contrast in order for us to select a colour theme for the month (the colour used on the front cover and various pages throughout the magazine)
IImage mage SSpecifications: pecifications: • High quality resolution – 300dpi (dots per inch) – and a minimum of 20cm wide when cropped. • We can only accept file sizes up to a maximum of 10mb and JPEGs are preferred. If you are successful we may ask if you have a larger version to send us, so please keep your original files.
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Competition Competition R Rules: ules: In addition to our usual competition rules (found below our Index of Advertisers), the image must be an original and owned by the entrant. Entrants must seek the permission of any people, or the owners of any property, featured in the photograph. Entrants must specify which month they wish the image to be used for – we will only accept one image per month. Entrants may submit images for up to three months of the year – any additional images will be ignored. We will accept photographs from professionals, though there will be a maximum of three professional winners, with the other nine winners being amateurs. In the case that we receive no entries for any month of the year, or none of a high enough quality, The Local Answer will supply an image for the cover in that month. The Local Answer reserves the right to exclude any photographs they believe may have been excessively edited. The entrant must not have used their images for any other competition or publication in the UK . Winning Entrants will be expected to comply with additional terms and conditions related to The Local Answer’s right to publish.
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A new new look look ffor or Barnwood Barnwood Trust Trust Barnwood Trust is a charitable f o u n d a t i o n w h i c h w o r ks to g e t h e r with dis abled people and people with mental health problems to make Gloucestershire a more inclusive and enjoyable place to live. This September, join them as they celebrate the launch of a new we b s i te a n d a n e w l o o k fo r Barnwood.
Building Building belonging belonging Barnwood Trust has come on a long way since it was established over 200 years ago. Today, the Trust h e l p s t h o u s a n d s o f p e o p l e ev e r y year through four areas of work : Discovering Opportunities, Shaping
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Homes, Growing Communities and Sharing Insights. This means the Trust shares knowledge and ideas; encourages people to learn a new skill or re-discover a hobby; and gives small grants to help people with day-to-day living or to encourage community groups to come together – building belonging across the county and recognising the contribution everybody makes.
Spot Spot B Barney arney ttour our Barnwood Trust unveils a vibrant new look and a new website. To celebrate, the team will spend the m o n t h o f S e p te m b e r to u r i n g Gloucestershire in their VW
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campervan ‘Barney’ – taking in the sights and meeting as many people as possible across the county, encouraging more people to join in, doing together what they enjoy and care about and building belonging in Gloucestershire. The team are also inviting people to create personalised bunting flag designs which they will collect to transform into fabric bunting for future community events. The flag design can be a picture, a poem, a collage or anything at all. For more information please visit www.barnwoodtrust .org or call 01452 614 429.
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Hawaiian ttheme Hawaiian heme encourages encourages tthe he ssun un ttoo shine Orchard shine at at O rchard PPark ark On Saturday 22nd July residents of Orchard Park in Twigworth braved the showers to come together for the park’s annual Street Party. This year, the festivities were held at Orchard Park’s newest residential phase, King’s Acre. The residents were welcome to explore inside the park’s newest s e l e c t i o n o f s to c k h o m e s, w i t h m a n y e s p e c i a l l y impressed by the new 2018 model Tingdene Hayden Classic home.
P Plots lots ccan an b be ed designed esigned a and nd ttailored ailored to pecification to the the customer’s customer’s sspecification Although the weather forecast predicted heavy showers, it didn’t stop residents organising an impromptu ‘Hawaiian Dress Theme’, arriving to the party in colourful (often eye-watering) summer shirts. However, the sun eventually made an appearance, a l l o w i n g g u e s t s to s h a re a d r i n k o r t w o o u t s i d e t h e marquee and to enjoy the catering provided by street food vendor ‘The Full Monty’. Local house-hunters were invited to the party, coming to view King’s Acre’s stock homes and explore the range
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of available plots. Many made a point of chatting with the park’s residents, receiving welcome tips on the things to look for when selecting a new park home. Additional to King’s Acre’s popular stock homes, there are plots remaining for homes that can be designed and tailored to the customer’s specification. All plots come with a private garden, block-paved drive and an adjacent garage, while park benefits include easy access and adaptable properties, minimal maintenance and a park manager on site. Having viewed the plots, the customers went away visibly impressed by the close-knit community spirit on show amongst the over-50s residents, with plans and ideas for designing their own home at King’s Acre. A full album of photos from the Street Party can be viewed at www.parkhomelife.com. If you missed out on the party, make an appointment to view the homes at King’s Acre by calling Helen on 01452 730605.
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Looking Looking Good, Good, Feeling Feeling Great Gre ea at with w ith Lily Lily Curle Curle
SStay tay aactive ctive tthis his aautumn utumn As the nights get darker and the days get colder, focus can often be lost from prioritising health and fitness, due to the lack of motivation people often begin to feel. However, fitness is crucial to maintain all year round, with the NHS recommending 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week for adults. Regular exercise can help with seasonal affective disorder, feelings of depression and loneliness, and can give a purpose to evenings otherwise spent on the sofa.
B Benefits enefits o off a autumn utumn a and nd w winter inter ffitness itness The endorphins the body releases after an exercise session are crucial to helping beat those winter blues, which can often be caused by a drop in activity levels. During summer, you’re more likely to walk to d e s t i n a t i o n s, b e o u t s i d e a n d h av e naturally higher activity levels than in winter, which is mostly spent indoors and in cars. T h e s e e n d o r p h i n s c a n w o r k to h e i g h t e n yo u r m o o d , a s w e l l a s increasing the quality of sleep you receive – this works alongside autumn’s cooler weather and darker nights to give you more quality,
uninterrupted rest. Carrying a healthy lifestyle on into winter can also help boost your immune system, allowing you to beat winter illnesses that wo u l d o t h e r w i s e b e c a u g h t f r o m family or colleagues. This in turn keeps you feeling happier and more energised.
W Ways ays tto ok keep eep a active ctive I n d o o r a c t i v i t i e s a re o f te n m o re favourable in autumn and winter, as they are not weather dependent and t h e re fo re c a n b e d o n e to f i t a ro u n d busier schedules. As well as the gym, there are options including swimming
or exercise classes. These don’t have to be anything too serious – why not try out a zumba or yoga class, which allow for more enjoyment and create the opportunity to meet new friends, helping with any feelings of isolation. Team sports can also be played i n d o o r s a n d o f t e n g i ve m o r e satisfaction due to the social element of being around and interacting with other people. If you’re looking for something more gentle, there are walking or dog walking groups to join, w h i c h o f fe r s o m e t h i n g a l i t t l e l e ss v i g o ro u s b u t s t i l l a l l ow yo u to s t ay active and meet new people.
SSelf elf ccare are With autumn can often come a lack of motivation, but self care is still vital. Choosing healthier options of comfort foods such as vegetable soups, stews, a n d ro a s t s t h a t a re h i g h i n p ro te i n leave your body nourished and healthy. Continuing to make time for friends and family can also heighten your mood, as well as basic actions, like keeping your space clean and warm as the nights get gradually colder. These actions, along with keeping fit, should make autumn feel like less of a change after summer, a n d k e e p y o u fe e l i n g a n d l o o k i n g healthy. The Local Answer
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Avoid Avoid tthe he ‘‘back back tto o school school lurgy’ lurgy’ September means getting the c h i l d re n b a c k to s c h o o l , a n d s o m e k i n d o f n o r m a l i t y a n d ro u t i n e f o r many families across the UK . It is we l l - k n ow n t h at c l a s s r o o m s, particularly in Primary Schools, can be a hot bed for germs and bacteria. H av i n g wo r k e d i n P r i m a r y S c h o o l s for many years, I know the lower down the age groups you go, the more contact you have with bodily fluids and the more physical contact there is, making avoiding the bugs very difficult.
CColds/Flu olds/Flu The common cold ripples through t h e c l a s s ro o m f r o m s n o t t y n o s e t o s n o t t y n o s e a n d e n d s u p i n fe c t i n g yo u r w h o l e h o u s e . N o t h i n g s t r i k e s fear into fresh faced teaching staff than a child coughing or sneezing in class! Not only will colds make your child feel physically unwell, they will a l s o s t r u g g l e to fo c u s i n c l a s s, especially if they are having difficulty s l e e p i n g d u e to a b l o c k e d n o s e o r The Local Answer
cough. Over the counter medicines can help relieve the symptoms, along with plenty of fluids and rest.
Stomach B Stomach Bugs/ ugs/ Norovirus N orovirus The nausea, vomiting , pain and diarrhoea that can come with a stomach bug are one of the worst common illnesses for anyone, especially for a child to s u f fe r with. Unfortunately, not much can be done once this bug has taken hold. Just remember to sip water and h a ve a d e s i g n a t e d s i c k b o w l to hand – much easier for younger children than rushing to the toilet in time and, let’s be honest, much nicer for you than having your head stuck in a toilet . If it lasts longer than 24 hours or you are concerned, contact your GP.
o f t h e a b o ve a n d t h e r i s k o f spreading it through the family: • Washing hands well and regularly (20 seconds, front and back – not forgetting in-between fingers) • Cough and sneeze into a tissue and throw it in a bin • Once a week comb through your child’s hair with a nit comb after washing • Get between 9 -12 hours sleep a H Headlice eadlice night Not exactly an illness, but just as • Exercise daily much of a school annoyance that can spread like wildfire amongst children a n d i s o f te n o n e o f t h e h a rd e s t t o b a n i s h fo r g o o d . T h e n a s t y l i t t l e critters will make your head itch as they crawl around and bite you, to feast on your blood. The lice t h e m s e l ve s c a n b e c a u g h t i n n i t combs readily available from most pharmacies. The eggs, however, are more difficult to get rid of. If you find any nits in your child’s hair, use a headlice shampoo or spray treatment that kills the lice and eggs and repeat combing for a week to remove any left over. Some basic tips to teach your children from a young age will help minimise the chances of catching all
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TThe he llid id o on n tthe he ccoffin offin iiss g getting etting ttighter ighter The UK g ove r n m e n t h ave announced that from 2040 sales of n ew p e t r o l , d i e s e l a n d p o te n t i a l l y hybrid vehicles will be stopped. The lid on the coffin is getting tighter and the combustion engine has been sucked, squeezed, banged and now will blow its final breath. To have true electric motoring means supermarkets, business parks and multi-storey car parks – to name a few – need fast chargers by every single parking space. House builders n e e d to e n s u r e eve r y n e w b u i l d driveway has a car charging station and ideally solar panels on the roof. The humble garage/fuel station forecourt needs to diversify. The investment required is huge. After the high of knowing that we can soon cross the Severn bridges for free, it’s been offset by knowing that,
after 2040, we can no longer dream of walking into, let ’s say, a Ferrari dealership and buying their brand new V6, V8, V10 or V12 supercar. We can still buy used or a classic, but with talk of taxes and tolls for combustion engined cars to use stretches of road and motorway (M4 and M32 have been mentioned) and pol lution c h a r g e s a c ro s s m a n y c i t i e s – t h e dream of open road motoring is becoming closed.
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stall, raffle, community stalls. Entry £2, £1 children. 1.30 -5pm. Free parking. Proceeds to local groups. Info on 01452 700098 or ashleworth.btck.co.uk/AshleworthVillageShow THE DEMON BARBERS A group of hip hop dancers arrive at an apparently deserted pub but local rumour has it this tumble-down inn is frequented by other worldly characters and as the regulars arrive, a clash of cultures soon turns into a dance floor stand-off. 7.30pm. £18.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 3 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER CHELTENHAM BRIDE & GROOM SHOW Everything you’ll need to prepare your special day, all under one roof. There will be two Bridal fashion shows at 12noon and 2pm and over 70 exhibitors from venues to wedding gowns. 11am. Free admission. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. KA K ATHERINE PARR DAY Our annual celebration of the Tudor Queen who lived, died and is entombed here at Sudeley. Katherine Parr will meet and greet visitors whilst our Guides will talk to you about the fascinating exhibits we have and tell you of her time here at the castle. 10am. Included in admission. 01242 602308. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 5 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THREE CCA ANE WHALE A multi-instrumental acoustic trio based in Bristol, featuring members of Spiro, Get
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Newent Onion Fayre, described as Gloucestershire’s greatest, largest and most successful one day free festival, returns again this year for the 22nd consecutive year on Saturday 9th September 2017. From a charter granted to Newent by King Henry III in the 13th Century, it has now become a street festival o f f o o d , d r i n k , m u s i c , e ve n t s, exhibitions, fun fair, activities and merriment, which regularly attracts more than 15,000 visitors each year. The Fayre is a very big draw for visitors with in excess of 120 stalls around the town, a large Food Hall, two stages for music bands and a separate ‘Funion’ area near the lake especially for children. The Onion Show, staged in the Memorial Hall, is also unique – class exhibits can only be from the Onion Family, and there are children’s classes as well. Exhibitors come from all over the UK to compete for the cash prizes and trophies, making for fierce competition. The Onion Eating Contests for men and women attract many entries each year and take place in the afternoon on the main stage. The Onion Show is affiliated to the National Vegetable Society and therefore always has a reputable NVS judge for the exhibits. For all information on the Fayre, and especially for entering the contests, please visit newentonionfayre.org. Alternatively, for general enquiries contact: onions@newentonionfayre.net
8 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE LIVE AID EXPERIENCE Join us for a celebration of a musical gathering so poignant that it changed lives the world over and has stood the test of time. With a genuine full live rock band and incredible singers and dancers, we pay homage to the greatest performances of the greatest songs from that historical concert. 7.30pm. £16. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. subscriptionrooms.org.uk. SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER NEWENT ONION FAYRE
than just onions! 10am-5pm. Free entry. For details visit www.newentonionfayre.net THE ART OF THE SAMURAI Come along and learn about the beautiful art of the Japanese sword, Mugai Ryu, during a demonstration at the Japanese Rest House. Mugai Ryu is an old, authentic martial art of the Samurai, founded in 1693. Simple and direct, it has a plain beauty with a characteristic calmness and sharp attention. 11am. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB. For details and to book visit www.lctkd.com/batsford. THE ROY ORBISON STORY
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Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toetapping sound of this music giant. 7.30pm. From £21. 01684 295074. The Roses
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10 10 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER JANIS JOPLIN & FRIENDS IN THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE Experience the Summer of Love in a celebration of music from the concert that changed the world. Take a trip back with us and sing-a-long to some of the greatest music from the festival, including ‘Bad Moon Rising’, ‘America’, ‘Summertime’ and many more! 7.30pm. £24. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 0844 576 2210. THE LINDSAY MARTIN TRIO The Lindsay Martin Trio pay tribute to the Great American Songbook in this afternoon of sweet, stripped back , vocal led swing numbers. The trio present an intimate and varied set from jazz ballads to bossa nova. 2pm. £8. 01684 295074. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org. 1122 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER ASIAN STREET FOOD – VEGETARIAN Learn to create Asian bites with an explosion of flavours, tastes and aromas. These authentic local treats balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy in perfect harmony. After taking this class, you’ll be able to reproduce these uniquely delicious salads, skewers, noodles and dumplings in your own home. 7-9.30pm. £58. The Foodworks Cookery School, Colesbourne Park , GL53 9NP. www.foodworkscookeryschool.co.uk 1133 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THAI KITCHEN Thai cuisine expects time and effort to be spent, and requires honed skills, but it rewards with sensational tastes. Start your culinary Thai adventure and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your food. 7-9.30pm. £58. The Foodworks Cookery School, Colesbourne Park , GL53 9NP. www.foodworkscookeryschool.co.uk 1144 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER YERMA A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child. Set in contemporary London, Billie
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Piper’s portrayal builds with elemental force to a staggering climax. National Theatre Live. 7pm. Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002. FAITH – THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY A stunning celebration of one the greatest singer-songwriters of all time! Featuring international George Michael tribute star Wayne Dilks and his 8 piece band. A musical journey of 35 years of hit records from Wham to George Michael’s solo career. 7.30pm. £24.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 14-16 14-16 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Dorian Gray, young and beautiful, sinks deep into a frivolous lifestyle of selfish abandon, seeming unchanged by corruption and untouched by age. But behind a locked door, beneath a heavy curtain, Dorian’s portrait tells a different story. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. www.everymantheatre.org.uk SKYBAR
We are heading to Gloucestershire to bring you our unique apres-sea club nights at Severn Vale. Expect crafted cocktails, exclusive bars, live sets from the SkyBar Collective DJs and an experience which will be the perfect end to your summer. Over Farm, Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8DB. To book visit: www.the-skybar.co.uk. 1155 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER WHOLE LOTTA LED Led Zeppelin IV is unquestionably one of the greatest albums of all time. The first
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19 19 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER TOM STADE Renowned for his carefree attitude and broad-minded vision, nothing is taboo to this enlightened and captivating comedy legend. Combining off-the-scale charm, razor-sharp wit and a no-holds-barred attitude; Tom pledges to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 8pm. £19.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. 2200 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER AN EVENING WITH PAM AYRES Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Funny and warm, her charming understated manner belies a rare comic precision. Her hair-trigger timing and unforgettable turn of phrase, combine to make her a true national treasure. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. www.everymantheatre.org.uk FINDING JOY Joy is 83 today. She’s funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory. Her grandson Danny is rebellious, bright and always getting into trouble. When Danny decides to look after Joy, they discover a shared playfulness and a mutual affection. But is that enough to take on the challenges ahead? 7.30pm. From £14.50. 01684
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We’ve put a selection of GIANT Top Trumps cards around the grounds that represent some of our favourite wetland animals. You’ll be given a Top Trump card and scorecard – the aim of the game is to compare the animal scores on your card against our giant cards to win! Activities free with admission to the centre. 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
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23 23 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE HOBGOBLIN FESTIVAL FINALE Get ready for top notch comedy fun with a mixed bill of some of the finest, funniest and delightfully excellent comedians around! Featuring the exuberant Patrick Monahan, the delightfully musical Rachel Parris, chuckle charm of Keith Farnan and headlined by comedy legend Alan Davies! Over 16s only. 8pm. £20. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. GUSTAV HOLST BIRTHDAY CONCERT Join us for our annual Holst Birthday Concert! This year we are very excited to welcome The Holst Singers who will perform a programme of works by Holst and Vaughan Williams, including Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G Minor. 7pm. All Saints Church, Cheltenham GL52 2HG. £18. BIRD WATCHING MORNING Join our warden as he opens our hides around the grounds to learn about the different birds visible from each hide and how to identify them in their seasonal plumages. 8am. £15.95 (includes tea/coffee and bacon roll). 01453 891223. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE An eight peice UK Midlands based Bob Marley Tribute band with a difference, with our lead vocalist Lionart and his undeniable vocal resemblance to the late great King of Reggae Bob Marley himself. 8pm. £15 (£18 on the door). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk. 23-24 23-24 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER DAY OUT WITH THOMAS With so much to see and do it will make your Day Out With Thomas the ideal all day family activity and, once you have bought your ticket for this event, entrance to all attractions is free! For prices and more details visit www.gwsr.com. Toddington Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT. 01242 621405.
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24 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 24 WEDDING SHOWCCA ASE Experience a red carpet treatment entrance with a selection of delicious canapes and Bucks Fizz upon arrival, then see the amazing function suites set up for a wedding. Meet the Hallmark ‘wedding angels’ who can offer advice on how to achieve your day, your way. Special offers available for this day only! Free entry. 0330 028 3408. Hallmark Hotel Gloucester, Marlston Close, Robinswood Hill, GL4 6EA . ELKIE BROOKS Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. 7.30pm. £29.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk AUTUMN WEDDING FAYRE
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The popular American themed Autumn Classic returns to Prescott Speed Hill Climb from Saturday 30th September to Sunday 1st October 2017. 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 OCTOBER 1 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 22-7 -7 OCTOBER OCTOBER MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET This worldwide smash-hit musical is 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. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. www.everymantheatre.org.uk
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Randwick Randwick netballers netballers cclose lose iin no on nm milestone ilestone Randwick Netball Club celebrate their 30th anniversary this season – and their two founder members are still heavily involved with the club. J o S m i t h a n d h e r d a u g h te r L i s a Harris formed the club when they moved to Stroud from Swindon in the late 1980s. “My mum ran the Carpenters Arms in Westrip,” said Lisa. “That was where I met my husband Stuart who used to play football for Randwick . “My mum and I had both played netball in Swindon and we decided to set up a team for the wives and girlfriends of Randwick’s footballers.” And the netballers have had hoops of fun ever since, with the club now very well established in the Gloucestershire League with four senior teams. They also run seven age group teams and have come a long way since those early days when they ran
D Dursley ursley ttake ake ccup up a aim im Bradley Winchle has taken over as Dursley’s senior rugby manager. It ’s not the first time he has done the job – “A small group of us on the committee tend to t a k e i t i n t u r n s, ” he explained – but he’s hoping this could be the first season that the Jack Robson club have a decent run in the National Junior Vase. “We’ve never got out of the Gloucestershire section,” he said. “It’s so brutal. We got knocked out by Spartans last season, which I suppose wasn’t too bad as they finished second in the competition.” If Winchle’s ambition is to be realised, skipper Jack Robson will have a big role to play.
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just the one team and if you turned up you pretty much got a game. “We must have 120 members,” said Lisa, 49, who is now the club’s chairperson and second team captain. She used to captain the first team back in the day as well, and when she’s not playing she is coaching the junior teams at Archway School and Stratford Park Leisure t r u l y c a m e of a g e i n a c h e r r y a n d white shirt. He had long come out of the shadow of big brother Freddie, of course, but in the season just gone he wrested the n u m b e r 1 0 s h i r t f ro m m a n y t i m e s capped Wales international James H o o k a n d we n t o n to produce some excellent performances, m o st n ot a b l y a g a i n st L a Ro c h e l l e i n t h e European Challenge Cup semi-final. This season he faces a new challBilly Burns enge to his recently acquired status as the club’s number o n e p l ay m a k e r i n t h e s h a p e o f n e w signing Owen Williams.
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Centre. It’s a real family affair for Lisa because her 19 -year-old daughter Misha came through the youth setup and is now one of the mainstays in the club’s first team, which competes in the county ’s premier division. Lisa’s mum is also one of the mainstays off the pitch, even at the a g e of 7 3 . “ S h e h e l p s w i t h t h e coaching and manages the first team,” said Lisa. Jo was a defender when she played whereas Lisa and Misha are both centres. Lisa managed to play half a season with Misha three years ago before dropping down to the second team, who play in division one. “ N et b a l l h a s b e e n a h u g e p a r t of my life,” said Lisa. “Almost from the day I was born I’ve been going to netball with my mum and I started playing when I was 11.” Full story online even at that tender age he knew it was for him. “I re m e m b e r b e i n g a l l ow e d t o stay up to watch the opening ceremony,” said Phelps, who l i ve s in Amberley. “We Richard Phelps watched it on a black and white TV and I spotted my uncle walking round on the track . “I thought at the time that I’d like some of that.”
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“ H e c a m e ov e r with Mike Longstaff,” said Foote, “and John G a d d c a m e ov e r f o r five to six years at the end of his career. He was a great player for us, one of the best back rows I ever played with. “We had a great Stroud/Gloucester Paul relationship. Taylor, Jim Breeze, Dave Spencer, Jerry Pe r r i n s a n d m a n y m o re p l a ye d fo r Harry and Rupert Foote both clubs.” The introduction of league rugby in of players in the mid-1990s. the late 1980s meant that Stroud’s He spent the next decade and a half games against the elite clubs became plying his trade for the club’s 2nd XV, more and more infrequent. which he captained and managed. Not that league rugby wasn’t He only gave up playing five years embraced by the South ago and continued to manage the 2nd Gloucestershire club. X V b e fo re t a k i n g o ve r a s 1 s t X V “I remember when I was captain in manager and then his new role as the 92- 93 season and we won d i r e c to r o f r u g by a t t h e s t a r t o f l a s t promotion back into South West One,” Foote said. “We won the County Cup season. Foote has been helped in his new that season as well. position by the fact that his 23-year““It It w was as a p pretty retty b big ig d deal” eal” old son Harry is captain of the 1st XV, “I remember we beat Matson in the a position he has held for the past final at Kingsholm. We won 15-13 and three years. It’s almost a case of the Martyn Kimber kicked the winning club putting their best feet forward! penalty in the last minute of extra Foote junior will obviously be a key time. player for Stroud this season, although “It was a pretty big deal because his dad is reluctant to say how the Princess Anne was there in a club will fare this season. Gloucestershire RFU capacity and she “I don’t like saying we’re going to do met all the players before the game.” this and we’re going to do that ,” he So what was it like receiving the cup said. “No season is going to be easy. from the Princess? The whole aim is to go out and win “I remember going up the steps at games but no teams roll over these Kingsholm and when I got to Princess Anne I leant over towards her as if to days whatever level they’re playing.” W h a t h e w i l l s ay i s t h a t t h e c l u b kiss her,” he laughed. “All the club’s committee were behind her and they have some very good players – and an excellent coaching set-up – who can were shaking their heads!” Foote was to have a couple more help them build on their top five finish seasons at first-team level before last time out. making way for the next generation Full story online.
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These These iinsects nsects h hung ung o out ut with w ith tthe he d dinosaurs! inosaurs! Dragonflies have been around for millions of years and they haven’t changed much in that time, although pre-historic dragonflies had much larger wingspans. It ’s testament to w h a t a m a z i n g i n s e c t s t h ey a re t h a t they have been on earth so long, and it ’s a great way to get the kids interested by telling them that these insects hung out with the dinosaurs! The life cycle of the dragonfly starts when the female lays eggs either on the water ’s surface or into plant material. The eggs hatch into nymphs
that live under the water where they eat live prey and moult their skin 5-14 times before they are fully grown. The nymph, on average, spends one to two years developing under the water. When temperature and daylight hours are right , the nymph crawls up vegetation and the miracle of emergence occurs. It takes a couple of weeks for a dragonfly to fully mature, during which time they develop their flying skills. It is worth taking time to watch a dragonfly in flight as they are amazing fliers – they even fly backwards! The mature adult will then mate, which is done as they fly in tandem. Many of our dragonflies are considered rare. They are suffering a l o ss o f h a b i t a t a n d a re s e n s i t i v e t o climate change. The garden pond can help as long as it is a wildlife pond, as fish prey on dragonfly nymphs. Something else we can all do to help is to purchase peat-free compost, as peat bogs provide a habitat for dragonflies. S o k e e p a n eye o u t fo r t h e s e amazing insects. If we are lucky with warm weather there is a chance to watch them in action before the temperatures drop. Soak in those last rays of late summer sunshine and admire the insect acrobats of the sky – m a y b e y o u ’ l l ev e n c a t c h o n e f l y i n g backwards.
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