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Welcome Welcome ttoo AApril pril ... ... Exciting news – we’ve launched our brand new website! You can read all about it on the centre pages of this issue, and please do have a look around the website yourself – www.thelocalanswer.co.uk . We’d love to know what you think! As we mention inside, we’re looking forward to bringing more new features to the website in the coming months, so stay tuned for u p d a te s a n d i n fo r m a t i o n a b o u t h ow yo u c a n g e t involved! Our What ’s On section is jam-packed with Easter events this month – there’s bound to be something to k e e p t h e k i d s ( a n d b i g k i d s ) e n te r t a i n e d d u r i n g t h e holidays. The weather has finally started to improve, so why not get outside and get active? You could make a start with spring gardening by following Julia Smith’s ‘In the Garden’ tips, or why not venture out into the countryside and try to spot some beautiful wildflowers? C a r o l i n e S h e l l ey w r i te s a b o u t t h e m i n h e r ‘ W i l d l i f e Matters’ article.

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c l i n g f i l m o n t o t h e t o p o f t h e c u s t a rd t o s t o p a s k i n forming. Chill for three hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 12 x 36cm fluted tart tin. Using the rolling pin to help, drape the pastry into the tin, carefully lifting and pressing into the corners and edges. Roll your pin over the tin, cutting off the excess. Chill for 30 minutes or until the pastry is firm. Heat the oven to 180째C (160째C fan/gas mark 4). Line the tart with baking parchment , fill with baking beans and place on a tray. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the parchment and beans, and bake for another five m i n u t e s o r u n t i l t h e b a s e i s g o l d e n b ro w n . B r u s h t h e inside of the tart with the second egg yolk and return to the oven for one minute to set . This creates a seal, meaning the pastry will stay firmer for longer. Set aside to cool. For the roasted rhubarb: Heat the oven to 190째C (170째C fan/gas mark 5). Line up the rhubarb pieces in a roasting tin and sprinkle over the sugar, vanilla bean paste and orange juice. Roast for 15 minutes or until the rhubarb has softened but is still holding its shape and has a lovely pink syrup. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Take the custard out of the fridge, stir, then spoon into the pastry case and smooth with a spatula. Top with the rhubarb, brush a little syrup on top, then sprinkle over the pistachios.

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wonderfully relaxing way to discover the area before enjoying coffee and a delicious slice of Gugelhupf. Past Kapruns, we enjoyed two nights in Zell am See, on the idyllic Zeller See. R i d e a Po r s c h e c a b l e c a r u p t h e 6,446ft (1,965m) Schmittenhoehe, or pack a picnic and circumnavigate the lake before enjoying a relaxing spa treatment and delicious supper back in town. Tip: finish supper with yummy sweet Salzburger nockerl! Four days after leaving Zell, more g e n t l e d ay r i d e s b r o u g h t u s to Bavaria and new mountains welcomed us as we approached Berchtesgaden. It’s an amazing base for trips to the nearby Koenigsee, Hitler ’s ‘Eagles Nest ’ or Ramsau’s enchanting church – Germany’s most photographed.

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LLive ive llife ife o on n tthe he w wild ild sside ide As we come into April the changes we can see outside in terms of our wildlife are rapid. The weather is becoming milder (hopefully) and the days longer, and we have the promising summer months stretching before us. It ’s a good time to make plans for the garden and if you would like to do something in your garden to help wildlife this summer then you could try planting some wildflowers.

TThey hey o offer ffer a d diverse iverse set set of of h habitats abitats ffor or vvarious arious sspecies pecies Since the 1930s the number of wildflower meadows has seriously d e c l i n e d . T h i s i s a b i g p ro b l e m a s wildflower meadows are extremely valuable in offering a diverse set of habitats for various species. Our bees, birds and butterflies, as well as many other types of wildlife, rely on wildflowers to support their survival. As our wildflower meadows have decreased in number through the years, road verges have offered somewhere for wildflowers to grow instead. However, the continuous c u t t i n g o f t h e s e v e r g e s p r ev e n t s t h e m f ro m f l o u r i s h i n g . O u r n a t i ve wildflowers are struggling but there are things we can do.

Luckily you don’t have to have a spare meadow at hand to grow wildflowers – you can grow them on a s m a l l s c a l e a s we l l . W i l d f l owe r s g row b e s t i n l ow- n u t r i e n t s o i l a n d , once the area is planted, they are pretty low mainten-ance. A small p a tc h o f b a r e g ro u n d c a n b e converted into a lovely display of n a t i ve w i l d f l ow e r s w h i c h w i l l t h e n attract other wildlife. Patience is required though, as it won’t look its best that first year. Instead it will evolve over time as species establish. There are a few things to consider when planting your wildflower area so it’s worth looking at the wealth of information available online from organisations such as Friends of the Earth, the RHS and the RSPB. If planting wildflowers is something you don’t have time for then another option is to just choose a section of your garden that you can leave to grow wild. Or, if you fancy a break f ro m l aw n m ow i n g d u t i e s , t h e n l e t the whole area go wild! You may be surprised what appears both in terms o f p l a n t s a n d i n s e c t s . I f yo u h av e children you could make it into a fun experiment by completing a bioblitz . S e e w h a t s p e c i e s t h ey c a n f i n d o n

the original patch of garden, record, and then repeat after things have been left to grow a little wilder. You should notice a big difference! I f yo u w o u l d l i k e t o d o m o re yo u could visit www.plantlife.org.uk who campaign to protect our native wild plants and funghi. They are running a campaign to encourage councils to manage road verges in a way that benefits wildflowers whilst keeping roads safe for motorists. You can sign the petition to encourage your local council to do the same at plantlife.love-wildflowers.org.uk/ roadvergecampaign

Prevent wildflowers Prevent wildflowers b being eing llost ost ffrom rom o our ur llandscapes andscapes W i l d f l owe r s a r e p a r t o f o u r heritage. They feature in art and literature (Shakespeare, amongst others, refers to them in his writing) and were once a key part of our natural landscape. With our bees and butterflies, as well as other species, under severe threat it is crucial that we wo r k to g e t h e r to p re ve n t t h e m b e i n g l o s t f ro m o u r l a n d s c a p e s altogether. The Local Answer

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Irritated b Irritated byy IIBS! BS! Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a long-term condition affecting the d i g e s t i ve s y s te m . I t i s n o w becoming more common and affects 1 in 5 people at some point i n t h e i r l i ve s . A s w i t h m a n y digestive problems, it is often not d i s c u ss e d o p e n l y e n o u g h a n d people feel embarrassed talking a b o u t t h e i r t o i l e t i n g h a b i t s ( eve n though we all do it, as it’s a natural bodily function). So let’s speak frankly about it and h o p ef u l l y h e l p p e o p l e u n d e r st a n d how common it is and that there is help out there.

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after eating and tend to come a n d g o i n w h at a re c a l l e d ‘ f l a re u p s ’ , o f te n l a s t i n g a few days. Patients st r u g g l i n g w i t h I B S a r e o f te n to l d to k e e p a fo o d a n d symptom diary to try and highlight a n y s p e c i f i c fo o d s o r d r i n k s t h a t may make symptoms more severe. This is also useful in recognising w h a t i s ‘ n o r m a l ’ f o r yo u , a s everyone is different. Some people have a bowel movement a couple of times a day and this is ‘normal’ for them, whereas others may only go once every couple of days – they aren’t constipated, it’s just ‘normal’ for them, as their digestive system works slightly slower.

Firstly, some of the main symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping, constipation or diarrhoea (sometimes a combination of both), bloating, flatulence, lack of CCauses auses a and nd TTreatments reatments energy and feeling sick . The symptoms are usually worse There is no exact known cause of I B S , h ow ev e r i t i s t h o u g h t to b e l i n k e d to p r o b l e m s w i t h digestion and oversensitivity of the gut. I t m ay b e t h a t f o o d d o es n ot p a ss through the digestive s y s te m s o f p e o p l e w i t h I B S p ro p e r l y because the signals that travel back and forth from the brain t o t h e g u t a re d i s r u p te d i n s o m e way. This relationship between the gut and the brain, in particular the correlation betw e e n s t re s s a n d a n x i et y a n d I B S The Local Answer

symptoms, has been recognised by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). NICE highlight the importance of psychological i n te r ve n t i o n s , s u c h a s H y p n o therapy and CBT, for treatment of IBS. The first thing that Health Professionals will focus on is your lifestyle and diet , giving recomme n d a t i o n s s u c h a s re d u c i n g yo u r caffeine and alcohol intake and l i m i t i n g yo u r i n t a k e o f h i g h f i b re f o o d s . I f sy m p t o m s p e r s i s t a f t e r m a k i n g s o m e o f t h e s e c h a n g e s, t h ey m a y s u g g e s t t r i a l l i n g s i n g l e food exclusion diets, which they will discuss and plan in detail with you. Pharmaceutical drugs such as laxatives or loperamide can be used for treatment of constipation and diarrhoea. If other things have been unsuccessful, then antidepressants are sometimes used as part of a treatment plan. IBS does not need to be suffered in silence as there is a lot available to help relieve symptoms. Discuss any changes in bowel habits with y o u r d o c to r – t h e y h av e a b o w e l too and so does everyone else! For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritablebowel-syndrome-ibs www.nice.org.uk/guidance

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What’s On The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. 1 MARCH – 15 APRIL LAMBING AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK With the first bleats of new arrivals and the anticipation of many more in the air, lambing is our favourite time of year! Settle yourselves down in the new Animal Barn and keep your eyes peeled. Opening hours: 10.30am-5pm. Cotswold Farm Park, Kineton, Guiting Power, GL54 5UG. 01451 850307 16 MARCH – 15 APRIL THE SECRET GARDEN: A MUSICAL After losing both parents to cholera in India, young Mary Lennox is sent to England to live with her hermit uncle, Archibald Craven. Everything changes when Mary decides to revive the beauty of her Aunt Lily’s overgrown secret garden. An inspiring story about how one small girl can turn everything around when she decides she ‘wants things to grow.’ For details visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 20 MARCH – 15 APRIL THE HARRIS DYNASTY EXHIBITION This exhibition showcases 50 years of unique studio glass designs by the late Michael Harris and his two sons, Timothy and Jonathan, both independent glassmakers, world-renowned for their unique and individual styles. 10am-5pm. Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9PA. 01452 731422. 27 MARCH – 22 APRIL ICE BOUND EXHIBITION Darren Rees received the Artist in Residency honour from the Friends of The Scott Polar Research Institute, travelling to the Antarctic Peninsula. This display presents

some of his sketches and paintings executed in situ, plus some studio pieces completed on his return. 10am-5pm. Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9PA. 01452 731422. 29 MARCH – 15 APRIL EASTER TRAIL AT OVER FARM Come to Over Farm to take part in our children’s Easter trail – a short walk around the farm in search of the Easter bunny’s giant eggs, with a small prize in store if you can crack the trail. Look out for our friendly animals along the way and don’t forget your wellies! £3.50 per child. 9am4pm. Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester GL2 8DB. 01452 341510. 30 MARCH – 13 APRIL EASTER FAMILY FUN Join us for some family fun at the Dean Heritage Centre this Easter including Easter egg trails and Easter and Spring themed craft. Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, Camp Hill, Cinderford GL14 2UB. 01594 822170. www.deanheritagecentre.com 30 MARCH – 14 APRIL FAMILY EASTER TRAIL A brand-new trail featuring speciallycreated characters by author and illustrator Hannah Shaw. Collect the clues around the Garden and use them to work out where to find your chocolate prize! £1 per trail plus normal admission. 10.30am-5pm. Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucester Road, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6TH. 01452 813204. 30 MARCH – 15 APRIL THE BIG BATSFORD BUNNY HUNT! The Easter Bunny’s helpers have escaped and they’re hopping around the Arboretum –

find them to win a prize! £2.50 per child (plus entrance fee). All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9QB. 01386 701441. EGGSPERIENCE EASTER Do you know what happened on the first Easter Day? Come to the Cathedral this Easter, follow a trail around this amazing building and find out the answer. The new ‘Eggsperience’ Easter Trail can be collected from a Cathedral Welcomer or downloaded from our website and is FREE to enjoy. Mon-Sat 10.30am-4pm. Sun 12noon-2pm. Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX. 01452 528095. DUSTY’S GIANT EASTER DUCK HUNT Help Dusty find our cheeky GIANT yellow ducks hiding around our stunning grounds this Easter! Bring the family along and have a quacking time exploring the Wetland Centre. You’ll need to use all your special detective skills to track down these cheeky ducks and claim your prize! Full details at wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Gloucester GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. CRACKING EASTER AT BIRDLAND PARK & GARDENS As well as Easter trails, quizzes and daily egg-themed talks and shows, the Gloucestershire wildlife attraction is also expecting some egg-stra special new arrivals in their hatchery. Join in the Easter Challenge Quiz – hunt down 10 hidden eggs around the park and answer some fun ornithological questions. Birdland Park & Gardens, Rissington Road, Bourton-onthe-Water, GL54 2BN. 01451 820480.

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additional charge to cover the cost of materials. 10am. Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890256. 4-7 APRIL APRIL 4-7 GANGSTA GRANNY It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 44-8 -8 APRIL APRIL CHEPSTOW WALKING FESTIVAL Grab your walking boots for 5 days of walking fun! 35 walks varying in length between 2-15 miles led by experienced walk leaders. For full programme and how to book visit www.walksinchepstow.co.uk APRIL 5 APRIL LEGO CLUB: RACERS Build amazing vehicles from your own imagination and race them down our specially designed ramp with LEGO Starting Mechanism. Recommended for ages 6-12 years. For more information contact aly@bricks2learn.com. 10.15am. £10. Bluecoat Room, Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. 01452 503050. 6 APRIL APRIL THE NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN 2018 The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Bramwell Tovey performs one of its Grand Finale 2018 Easter Course concerts. 7.30pm. £10. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk JONATHAN ANSELL & ZYRAH ROSE Classical Brit Award nominee Jonathan Ansell is one of the UK’s most popular young tenors, with a unique ability to truly connect with his audience through the gift of his soaring high tenor voice. Supporting Jonathan is Zyrah Rose, a British-Filipina girl group with a passion for film and video game music. 7.30pm. From £17.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 7 APRIL APRIL HENRY BLOFELD – 78 RETIRED Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years of commentating on international cricket. He is celebrating by touring the country with his brand-new show, jam-packed full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio! 7.30pm. £22.

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Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol are coming to Cattle Country! The park is open as usual with the characters appearing at set times. The pen will be set up on the golf field next to the marquee. For full details visit www.cattlecountry.co.uk. Cattle Country, Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley GL13 9EW. 01453 810510. 8 APRIL APRIL AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. His eloquence and humour will have the audience captured from the moment he walks on stage until the moment he leaves. Brian will talk about his career on stage and screen. 7.30pm. £27. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 9 APRIL APRIL ALICE IN WONDERLAND Alice is enjoying her picnic when she sees the most curious of sights: a white rabbit talking to himself. Following the rabbit down a rabbit hole, Alice finds herself in the fantastical Wonderland, inhabited by the dame Duchess Dolly, the bonkers Mad Hatter, the evil Queen of Hearts and her henchmen Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee. Will Alice find her way back? Suitable for ages 3+. 3pm and 7pm. £15-£17. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 99-10 -10 APRIL APRIL GRUMPY OLD WOMEN TO THE RESCUE Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in and novelty fudge-making. But with the world in a bigger mess than ever before, is there anything that can tempt them off their backsides to unleash their superpowers and once more come to the rescue?! For details visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

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110-13 0 -13 APRIL APRIL MARVELLOUS MAGNOLIAS FAMILY EVENT Join us as we the explore marvellous world of magnolias and spring flowers. Head to the Learning Centre and have a go at some exciting arts and crafts activities. Explore the amazing early magnolias and other spring flowers. 11am-4pm. Full details at www.westonbirtarboretum.com Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 0300 067 4890. 1111 APRIL APRIL EASTER CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY Children’s fun day with an Easter theme, including an Easter Trail around the castle and grounds as well as the Animal Encounter Trailer, giving you the chance to get up close and personal with everything from snakes to tortoises, armadillos and meerkats. 10am. Included with admission. Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. 01242 602308. 1133 APRIL APRIL AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE & CABARET A dazzling evening of vintage inspired burlesque and cabaret. Sublime showgirls and ridiculous comedy! Over 18s only. This show employs and embraces adult themes and partial nudity. 8pm. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. Tickets £15 plus booking fee. Call the box office on 01452 503050 or visit www.seetickets.com and search ‘Hundred Watt Club’. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Come and join Patsy, Saffy and Eddie as they take you down memory lane. The only problem is, they’re not invited! But, Patsy has a plan! What could possibly go wrong? 3 course dinner and dancing. £35pp. Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester GL4 8ED. 0844 815 9077. www.mercuregloucester.co.uk 13-15 13-15 APRIL APRIL HOLY TRINITY FLOWER FESTIVAL Celebrating 85 years of worship and fellowship. Cakes, tea and coffee will be available as well as a raffle! Friday: 7pm-9pm. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. All very welcome. Holy Trinity Church, Primrose Hill, Lydney, GL15 5SW. 1144 APRIL APRIL ANNUAL CHURCH AUCTION Viewing starts at 10am and selling at 12 noon. No buyers/sellers premium. Bargains galore! Refreshments available. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0AJ. Further details: Janet or Eric on 01452 500229. 1155 APRIL APRIL KEYBOARD EXTRAVAGANZA – CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL SOCIETY Andrew Millington and David Davies switch from Piano to Organ… and vice-versa. Programme to include music by Gustav

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Holst. 3pm. St. Andrew’s Church, Montpellier. Tickets are £15 including afternoon tea and prosecco. Email treasurer@cmfsoc.org.uk or telephone 07895 407177. 1188 APRIL APRIL DORIC STRING QUARTTET The Doric String Quartet has established itself as one of the leading British string quartets of its generation, receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences and critics across the globe. 7.30pm. £20 -25. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL52 3JE. 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk JESS ROBINSON: HERE COME THE GIRLS Join multi award-winner Jess Robinson for an evening of celebrity impressions, musical comedy and stunning vocal gymnastics. 8pm. From £11.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. rosestheatre.org 119-22 9 -22 APRIL APRIL SPRING GR RA AND SALE Exclusive homes and gardens sale in luxurious marquee with top quality restaurant. Selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. Also food hall. In aid of Maggie’s Cheltenham. For more information visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. 01242 602308. 2200 APRIL APRIL VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET: SWAN LAKE Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions – from hope to despair, terror to tenderness, melancholy to ecstasy. Don’t miss this magical evening. 7pm. £19.50 (£18.50, children £14.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk REMEMBERING FRED 2018 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Backed by a full supporting cast of dancers, live band and singers, the 2018 Remembering Fred tour will feature new songs, new dances and a new look. 7.30pm. From £25. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 2211 APRIL APRIL – END END O OFF JJUNE UNE SELECT FESTIVAL 2018 – MIXED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Eight artists will be displaying their work in the herbaceous borders and in The Garden Café. The sculpture has been designed to complement the nursery’s range of plants and unique setting. All works will be for sale. Free admission. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays. Miserden Nursery, Stroud GL6 7JA . 01285 821638. www.miserdennursery.co.uk

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Join GWT Community Wildlife Officer Ellen Winter to discover the nocturnal wildlife on this after-dark adventure. Listen out for owls and barking deer, and learn to use bat detectors. 8.30 -11.30pm. £10. Siccaridge Wood, Chalford. 01452 383333. 2288 APRIL APRIL THE PEACEMAKERS Cheltenham Choral Society is 80 years old! Come to our anniversary concert ‘The Peacemakers’ by Karl Jenkins at Pittville Pump Rooms at 7.30pm. Plus recital by our President Dame Felicity Lott. Box Office 0844 576221. DAWN CHORUS WILD WALK With more than forty years’ experience, Batsford birding expert Arthur Ball will keep you informed and entertained about our native and visiting birds and help you identify them through their song. £13 (£10 for Batsford members) including an egg and bacon sandwich and a tea/coffee afterwards. Tickets must be booked in advance – call 01386 701441. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QB. 55-12 -12 MAY MAY TITANIC – THE MUSICCA AL An amateur production by COS Productions. Come aboard the ship of dreams in this heart-stopping and riveting ride through the final moments of Titanic’s fateful journey. Plunge into an unforgettable performance of glamour, chaos and heroism. For times and prices visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 88-12 -12 MAY MAY LETTTTICE AND LOVAGE St. John’s Players present the well-known comedy Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer. Box Office: 01452 713952. Online from www.eventbrite.co.uk. £8. £7 conc. St. John’ss Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. Car park and bar.

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Simon has helped raise money for Cotswold School pupil John before and describes him as “a lovely lad”. He and many supportive locals were recently involved in a big auction of evening , promises fundraising organised by his parents, that raised £20,000 for a new wheelchair for John. “We’ve known John and his parents k n o c k o u t st a g es o f e i t h e r w h i te ball competition and never really threatened to be promotion conte n d e r s i n t h e county championship – it ’s how Richard Dawson yo u g o a b o u t bringing about that improvement that is all important. For Dawson, hard work and players consistently backing themselves in the heat of battle is key to Gloucestershire’s chances of enjoying a successful campaign which gets under way with a four-day County Championship Division Two game against Kent in Canterbury on Friday 13th April.

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– Angela and Paul – since they moved i n to t h e h o u s e o p p o s i te o u r s i n Bledington 10 years ago and became firm friends,” said Simon, who will be 59 when he goes to the start line in Blackheath. A half marathon is the furthest he has ever run competitively, not that he is a novice runner by any means, although he admits he is unlikely to run the London again. “ I r u n w i t h t h e B l e d i n g to n Bantams,” he said. “We’re an informal running club and we’ve been going for about two years. There’s usually up to 10 of us and we’ll run a 5K or 10K on Saturday mornings.” S i m o n h a s b e e n r u n n i n g fo r f u n m u c h o f h i s l i fe s o w h a t t i m e i s h e hoping for in London? “I’m just looking to finish,” he chuckled, “it’s a long way. I’m hoping to run four-and-a-half to five hours. Full story online. beaches of Spain, Italy, the Greek Islands and the like, Wil liams’ destination will be a little further north. In fact , quite a l ot f u r t h e r n o r t h because Wil liams w i l l b e f l y i n g to Fyn in Denmark in Adrian Williams preparation for the world duathlon championships which take place in early July. The 42-year-old Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club member qualified for the showpiece event after winning the Anglian Water Duathlon in Huntingdon in February. He will represent Great Britain in the 4 0 - 4 4 a g e g ro u p c a te g o r y a n d h i s a c h i e ve m e n t i s a l l t h e m o re impressive when you consider that for the first 28 years of his life he did little or no sport at all. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

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He enjoyed both sports – still does – but it was rugby that played the bigger part in his life once he went to Cheltenham College at the age of 11. He was pretty good at it too and played in the same school team as Rob Fidler, another ex-Gloucester and England player. He also played in England’s age group teams so clearly had great potential, but it was polo that gave him his first chance to make a living out of sport. “When I left school I got offered a job to be a professional polo player for an American team,” Beim said.

““Game’s Game’s g going oing p professional” rofessional” “It was a lucky break . I spent three months at Palm Beach and then three months in Argentina.” With the season finished, Beim returned to Cirencester to rest before, he thought , heading to Dubai for another polo job. That’s when Phil Vickery, who Beim h a d p l ay e d r u g b y a l o n g s i d e a t England age group level, gave him a call. “He said, ‘Come training at Gloucester, the game is going professional’,” explained Beim. “Rob Fidler, Phil Greening and Trevor Woodman were all there and I thought, ‘Why not?’” The rest , as they say, is history as Beim was a regular try scorer in the

P re m i e r s h i p fo r b o t h S a l e a n d Gloucester. His form was good enough to earn him two England caps on the southern h e m i s p h e re t o u r i n 1 9 9 8 w h e r e h e lined up against the great Jonah Lomu, scoring a try on his debut after going on as a replacement. Post-rugby Beim has re-acquainted himself with the other great sporting passion in his life – polo. “I was quite lucky because a lot of my friends were still playing polo,” said Beim. They include his brother James, who just happens to be the current captain of England. “I wanted to give polo a go before I was too old,” Beim said. “I love horses, it’s an outside sport and you are your own boss.” When he spoke to The Local Answer, he was working on a stud in Argentina with his brother. He’s played all over the world but ask him where he likes playing polo most and he’ll say “Cirencester Park” without a moment’s hesitation. “It ’s a beautiful place to play,” he said. “It’s my home club and I love it.” And he loves the sport too. “The horses are the main thing,” he said. “If you’re on a good horse you play much better. The horses are the magic factor, they’re amazing.” Full story online.

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