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to handle but just patch up the cracks as best you can, and trim any excess pastry. Put them in the fridge whilst you make the filling. Make the filling by beating together the lemon zest, butter and caster sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, along with a spoonful of the ground almonds with each egg. Mix in the remaining ground almonds and the flour. Spread one tablespoon of lemon curd over the base of each tart. Spoon over the filling and smooth with a palette knife. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on the top and place on a baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, as you need to make sure the pastry is cooked – keep an eye on them and cover with foil if they are getting too dark . R e m ov e t h e t a r t s f r o m t h e t i n s a n d s e r v e e i t h e r warm or cold, dusted with some icing sugar and served with a drop of cream. As an alternative to lemon, you could make lime or orange tarts.

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What’s W hat’s O On n TThe he LLocal ocal A Answer nswer EEvent vent Listings Listings are are ccompiled ompiled and and presented preesented in in good good faith faith with with the the kind kind support support of of many many contributors. contributors. Wee re W recommend ecommend yyou ou uuse se tthe he ccontact ontact ddetails etails pprovided rovided to to check check event event iinformation nformation uupdates pdates pprior rior ttoo pplanning lanning yyour our vvisit. isit. JULY JULY – A AUGUST UGUST CIVIC TRUST CITY WALKS Civic Trust Gloucester City walking tours, daily from ST Michael’ss Tower, The Cross Gloucester. Monday to Saturday 11am and now on a Sunday at 2pm. Why not join one to hear about the amazing history of Gloucester. £5 per adult, children under 16 free. AUGUST 7 JULY JULY – 4 A UGUST THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE A tale of despair, love and hope written by English dramatist Jim Cartwright in 1992. Shy and reclusive Little Voice eventually finds her voice, despite her challenging circumstances and larger than life mother. For times and prices visit www.barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. 3311 JULY JULY – 4 A UGUST AUGUST DAVID WALLIAMS: AWFUL AUNTIE From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie! For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. TTHROUGHOUT HROUGHOUT AUGUST AUGUST FREE JUNIOR SQUASH TASTERS For Boys and Girls – 6 years of age and above. We will go from the basics, to a game in the frontcourt in 30 minutes! All equipment supplied – please bring along a

pair of clean trainers. No need to book – just turn up on the day. All Tuesdays in August 4-4.30pm. All Thursdays in August (except 2nd August) 10.30-11am. And during the Cider Festival on Saturday 18th August. 10am-1pm and 4-5.30pm. At Patesians Sports and Social Club, Everest Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 9LG. For more information: 01242 525665 or wizardssquash@hotmail.com 4 AUGUST AUGUST FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Come along to Gloucester Park for a fireworks display. The annual spectacle that is brought to you by the minds behind the London 2012 Olympics fireworks. Music, entertainment, food and drink will be on hand from 7pm to get the party started, before the display at 9.40pm. Gloucester Park, Park Road, Gloucester, GL1 1LH. 01452 207020. www.somac.org.uk 44-5 -5 AUGUST AUGUST SUMMER JAM – THE BREWERY QUARTER 4th August,1-9.30pm and 5th August, 17pm. A jam-packed weekend of live music, great food and drink. With craft and food stalls, a festival vibe and free entry everyone is welcome! Headlining this year are Just Shup Up and Dance and Kingsley Salmon’s full band (Saturday), with Tux Fizz and Soular on Sunday – plus many more acts! www.thebreweryquarter.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheBreweryChelt CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL The only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting. There is plenty entertainment for all the family including pig racing, food tastings, live demonstrations, wine tasting,

falconry flying display, live music, chilli eating competition and much more. Sandford Park , Cheltenham, GL53 7HX. 07776 255199. For full details visit cheeseandchillifestival.com/cheltenham 5 AUGUST AUGUST THE FOREST TRAIL RACE

The Forest Trail Race on 5th August is a brilliant running event in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Runners can choose from 10k, half marathon or a full marathon if they want a real challenge! Following on from the success of the Trail Run earlier this year, this is a day out for the whole family with a 1k kids run, entertainment, and activities all day. www.trimaxevents.com RISE ABOVE SPORTIVE Do you want a challenge? Do you want to be part of Mark Cavendish’ss official Sportive? The chance to ride with the winner of 30 Tour de France stages? Then look no further and be part of this amazing event. This bucket list ride across the Cotswolds starts and finishes at Cheltenham Racecourse, combining challenging climbs, picturesque villages and breath-taking views of quintessentially English landscapes. Full details: riseabovesportive.com. 01932 831485.

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5 AUGUST AUGUST EMMA Jane Austin’s Emma gets the Jenny Wren treatment in the mischievous and madcap adaptation of the classic novel. 6pm. Tickets £10 on the door. Scarr Bandstand, GL16 8JA. For full details please visit www.scarrbandstand.co.uk BERKELEY CASTLE FAMILY FUN DAY Family fun day with giant games and bouncy castles! Let off steam and charge around the Castle grounds, enjoy bouncy castles and see who can score the most goals in our inflatable penalty shoot-out. There are lots of other ‘giant’ challenges too – who’ll be the champion in your family?! Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, GL13 9BQ. www.berkeley-castle.com 66-31 -31 AUGUST AUGUST KEITH BROWNING An award winning Gloucestershire-based artist who has been drawing, painting and creatively experimenting for most of his life. Recent exhibitions include ‘Dancing with Architecture’ at the Wilson Gallery, Cheltenham and Malvern Theatres, Worcestershire. Free entry. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 7 AUGUST AUGUST PADDINGTON 2

Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop – the perfect present for his beloved aunt’s 100th birthday. When a thief steals the prized book , Paddington embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit before Aunt Lucy’s big celebration. 2pm. £6 (family £20). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 8 AUGUST AUGUST MARK BASSEY QUARTET Full of melody, wit and delightful phrasing, Mark effortlessley combines a range of styles from be-bop to blues to contemporary and pop and this is reflected in his associations with some of the finest names in Brit-jazz including Julian Arguilles and Clarke Tracey. We have a feeling the jazz will be broad ranging for this one and with another Moreton newcomer Graeme Taylor on piano, plus regulars violinist/vocalist Ben

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Holder and bassist Paul Jefferies this promises to be an excellent concert. 8pm. £15 (£12 in advance). Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AW. www.moretonjazz.co.uk 9 AUGUST AUGUST NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE NIGHT ‘Diamond’ is the ultimate Neil Diamond tribute, supported by a seven piece band. Come along and enjoy an evening of all his greatest hits! £29. 7pm. Bar and BBQ during the evening. The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4UG. 01242 862352. www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com 1100 AUGUST AUGUST MILKSHAKE LIVE Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. 12pm & 3.30pm. £17. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk VIVA VOCE A feast of classical favourites, fused with the greatest pop songs of our time, delivered with style, charm and panache by four incredible young talents. A tribute to some of the greatest performers of pop, rock and opera from Il Divo to Billy Joel, Pavarotti to Queen! 7.30pm. £20 (£18). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 1111 AUGUST AUGUST BLAKE This show features songs from their brandnew 10th anniversary album including Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’, the Beatles’ ‘Here There and Everywhere’, ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story and the classic ‘Caruso’, along with all the band’s popular anthems in powerful three-part harmony. 7.30pm. From £25. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 1122 AUGUST AUGUST ABBA SENSATION

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dance. 7.30pm. £15. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk WEDDING FEST Join us for a fun day out with wedding suppliers, a fashion show, Manor House tours, live music and entertainment, BBQ, an outdoor bar and ice-cream! Free entry. From 12 noon. The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4UG. 01242 862352. www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com TETBURY SUMMER SHOW Entertainment for all the family. With the event growing each year the show still clings to the traditional with the marquee boasting a finery of flowers, fruit and veg all grown and displayed by local exhibitors. Also on show will be many domestic offerings including cakes, sponges and jams, floral artistry, and arts and crafts. For full details including times and prices visit tetburysummershow.co.uk Tetbury Memorial Recreation Ground, Tetbury, GL8 8JN. UKELELE DAY A fun family day out with a difference. Featuring lots of local ukulele bands under a covered marquee area, children’s activities, mini market, BBQ, beer and cider. 12pm. Free entry and parking Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, GL15 6BU. 01594 844841. www.cvt.org.uk/communities/taurus-crafts GALLANT KNIGHTS Accomplished warriors and armour makers Dressed to Kill descend upon the Castle to impart their expert battling knowledge. Experience first-hand how knights were trained in the 15th century and learn the ancient skill of sword fighting. See up-close the display of incredible, authentic steel armour masterfully crafted by Dressed to Kill themselves. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. www.berkeley-castle.com 1155 AUGUST AUGUST THE CHILDREN IN THE MOON Join The Makeshift Ensemble and their travelling teapot of tales on a magical celebration of discovery, courage and diversity. A wonderfully visual and original take on centuries old children’s verse; packed with puppetry and live music, this is an ideal show for all the family. 2.30pm. £9. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 1166 AUGUST AUGUST MINISTRY OF SWING Conceived and nurtured in the Stroud Valleys, The Ministry Of Swing is the final Authority in bebop, ballads and swing jazz. Their unique style is in part due to their varied musical influences; gypsy, classical and folk styles weave their way into a 30s swing and modern bop sound which is exhilarating and compelling. 8.45pm. Prince Albert Inn, Rodborough Hill, Stroud GL5 3SS. 01453 755600. www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

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Enter the unique world of multi awardwinning conjuror Matthew Pomeroy as he takes you on an impossible, unforgettable journey inside a world of magic, mind reading and illusion. This show promises you and your family a feeling of pure astonishment and amazement, with many surprises, illusions and, for the first time ever, The Bullet Catch! 7.30pm. £15 (£20). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 116-28 6-28 AUGUST AUGUST GIFFORDS CIRCUS To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of circus, Giffords Circus are throwing a summer-long party. Gorgeous 1930s inspired sequinned dresses, tail coats and top hats, talented musicians, Cuban acrobats, Italian gymnasts, Russian dachshunds, the girl with saucer eyes Nancy Trotter Landry and her talking turkey, and Nell with the wonderful miniature ponies. Full details at shows.giffordscircus.com/events/2018- 05 Minchinhampton Common, near Stroud, 01242 691181. 1177 AUGUST AUGUST AN AUDIENCE WITH CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD Craig is renowned for his no nonsense approach and critique of Strictly Come Dancing contestants as they dance through the rounds of this most popular reality TV show. We look forward to a great evening’s entertainment as we find out more about the man, the dancer that lays behind the TV image. 8pm. £25. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 117-19 7-19 AUGUST AUGUST DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Thomas visits the Dean Forest Railway with lots of activities including unlimited travel on the steam train to Parkend, rides in Toad the brake van pulled by Thomas, face painting and bouncy castles. Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET. 01594 845840. For times and prices visit www.deanforestrailway.co.uk 18 AUGUST AUGUST 18 CIDER & ALE FESTIVAL A fun day at the Pats Club with a great variety of refreshments including 18 ciders, real ale from the Cotswolds, Pimms &

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Prosecco, BBQ and ice creams. Plenty of entertainment too with live rugby (Old Pats v Lydney), live music, cake stall, face painting and free Junior Squash taster sessions. 12 noon. Patesians Sports & Social Club, Sandy Lane Playing Field, Everest Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 9LG. BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY Bream Gardening Society’s 153rd Annual Show at Bream Sports & Social Club by the school (GL15 6JF). Exhibitions of vegetables, plants, flower arranging, handicrafts, domestic and photography. Stalls. Refreshments. Show opens 2pm. Admission £2 – accompanied children free. Visit our website www.breamgardeners.net A SWINGING SUMMER’S EVENING WITH PETER GILL & FRIENDS Cheltenham’s very own pianist and vocalist Peter Gill returns with his musical cohorts for a sublime evening of boogie woogie, swing and blues favourites. Bring a picnic, enjoy the licensed bar and sit back and revel in such musical classics as ‘The Lady Is A Tramp’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘Mack The Knife’. 6.30pm. £13. Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk. 01242 524430. 118-19 8-19 AUGUST AUGUST BRASS BAND HERITAGE WEEKEND Featuring live performances from Cinderford Brass Band, an exhibition of Forest brass band history and an opportunity for members of the public to play instruments and find out about how to learn to play a brass instrument. There will be opportunities to play an instrument and learn how to join the several training bands in the Forest that welcome new players. 10am. Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean, GL14 2UB. 01594 822170. www.deanheritagecentre.com 19 19 AUGUST AUGUST CITIZENS ADVICE AT POSH CAR BOOT SALE As Event Partners, Citizens Advice Cotswold District will be helping with car parking at the very popular Brimpsfield Posh Car Boot Sale, run by the Brimpsfield Music Society, held at the Longdole Polo Club near Brimpsfield from 11am to 3pm. Quality caterers will be on site so you can make a day of it. TEWKESBURYY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL Featuring hundreds of beautifully restored vintage vehicles. A fascinating day out for all the family. Highlights include more than 700 classic and sports cars, plus 200 bikes, some dating back over 100 years. There’s also a BBQ, bar, cakes stalls and entertainment plus plenty of stalls to browse around. For full details visit tewkesburycvf.org. Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, GL20 8DF CHELTENHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – SUMMER SHOW Come and see the wonderful display of summer flowers and plants at the

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Horticultural Society’s Annual Summer Show. Hundreds of flowers including roses and dahlias, alpines and cactus. 12.30pm. Adults £2, children free. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 21 AUGUST AUGUST 21 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Join us as we visit one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. From the dastardly Don John, to the daft Sergeant Dogberry, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ will bring you revellers, rascals and romance. Featuring the very best of the Bard’ss wit and wisdom, the fiery Beatrice gives Benedick , the bachelor, a battle of words to remember, and true love is at it’ss sweetest as Claudio falls for his darling Hero. 7.30pm. For full details please visit www.rainorshine.co.uk. Over Farm Barn, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 2222 AUGUST AUGUST HOOT OWL Meet Hoot Owl, a crafty bird with a talon to amuse. He plans to use his cunning camouflage powers to gobble up the tiny animals of the night. Trouble is, his prey keep escaping! Is Hoot Owl as masterful as he thinks he is? And will he ever succeed in catching himself some dinner? Proon Productions have brought Hoot Owl’ss tongue-in-beak narration to life with toe-tapping music, puppets, animations, a certain amount of ridiculousness and a large number of rapid costume changes. 2.30pm. £12 (£10). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk COTSWOLD FARM PARK OUTDOOR CINEMA Join us for a movie against the backdrop of rolling hills and beautiful countryside with The Alfresco Film Company. The Lion King from 3pm and The Greatest Showman from 7.30pm. Gates open an hour before the film starts. There will be entertainment prior to each screening for you to enjoy while you wait. You are welcome to bring your own picnic, but there will be BBQ food, popcorn, ice cream and confectionary for sale at each show. Cotswold Farm Park , Guiting Power, near Cheltenham, GL54 5UG. 01451 850307. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 2233 AUGUST AUGUST ANITA HARRIS IN CONCERT A wonderful cocktail of song, glitz, chat, nostalgia and humour. With musical accompaniment from her pianist and musical director, Peter Gill, Anita reveals wonderful anecdotes from her life in show business, the people she has met and the places she has been. With songs including ‘Memory’, ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘Trains and Boats and Planes’, ‘All That Jazz’ and many more. 7.30pm. £21.50. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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23-25 23-25 AUGUST AUGUST ALADDIN JR An amateur production brought to you by The Barn Academy ages 7-13 (Barn Academy Summer Project). Featuring all the songs from the classic award-winning film, including ‘Friend Like Me’, ‘A Whole New World’ and ‘Arabian Nights’. Prepare to experience the magic that is Aladdin. For full details please visit barntheatre.org.uk The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester, GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. 224-27 4-27 AUGUST AUGUST TADSTOCK FESTIVAL Supporting local youth music initiatives with some great artists too! Brinsley ‘ASWAD’ Forde, Other Animals, John Otway and more. Just £84 for a family of four including parking, three nights’ camping, free kids entertainment and workshops, yoga for all ages and skills. Probably the best value long bank holiday weekend of the year! www.tadstock.org 2255 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO FESTIVAL An award-winning Festival of Living History in the heart of Gloucester City Centre. The four main gate streets will be turned back in time – Westgate 1900-1949, Northgate 1950s, Eastgate 1960s, and Southgate 1970 to modern day times. Live music and an appearance by members of the original cast of ‘Allo Allo’. Free event. Gloucester City Centre. www.gloucestergoesretro.co.uk THE TEMPEST Shakespeare’ss tale of illusion and revenge is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ musical, sci-fi adaptation. Prepare for launch, get on your space suits and take one small step for man, one giant leap for Shakespeare! 7pm. From £13.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 225-26 5-26 AUGUST AUGUST CITZENS ADVICE AT PHOENIX FESTIVAL Citizens Advice and Friends will have a tent at the Phoenix Festival, held in the Cirencester Abbey grounds, where there will be great live music and entertainment for all ages. Learn how Citizens Advice is helping many people in the local community to find the best solution to their problems by providing free and confidential advice that is open to all. Try out our ‘climb the wall’ game that players of all ages find ‘gripping’. It’s safe, so come and join in! 225-27 5-27 AUGUST AUGUST DEERHURST FLOWER FESTIVAL Please join us for this spectacular event, our theme this year being “A Moment in Time”. Refreshments, stalls, art exhibition, bell ringing available. Entry £7 (under 16 free) 10am-5.30pm. Further details: www.deerhurstflowerfestival.co.uk or call 07719715788.

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26 26 AUGUST AUGUST CIRENCESTER TOY & TRAIN FAIR One of the most exciting collector’s fairs on the circuit, with five events staged in the town’s historic Bingham Hall each year. Dealers offer a diverse selection of toys, games, figures, models and collectables from all eras of the past 100 years. Visitors are also welcome to sell to the standing dealers. Refreshments served all day. 28 Kings Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT. Full details at retroronnie.com THE FADDLE FAIR COLEFORD St John’s Street Traders Association are proud to present the next ‘Faddle Fair’ in Coleford! An artisan and craft market featuring designers and makers, vintage, fashion and gifts made throughout the Forest of Dean, Wye valley and Gloucestershire area. Street food, live music and children’s entertainment. 11am-4pm. Full details at thefaddlefair.co.uk GR RA ANDMASTER FLASH Emerging from the South Bronx in the early 1970s, Grandmaster Flash is inarguably one of Hip Hop’s original innovators. Today, he’s the voice of an entire generation of 1970s hip hop pioneers. From his electric live shows, to his production role on Netflix’s ‘The Get Down’, Grandmaster Flash is at once a historian, a storyteller, and a cultural force. 9pm. £26. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 226-27 6-27 AUGUST AUGUST THE THREE MUSKETEERS Come on a whistle-stop tour of France with three daring heroes who busy themselves saving the day as they travel the length and breadth of the country. IK Productions return with a hilarious comedy adaptation of the classic novel. Expect swashbuckling, sword-fights and subterfuge in this fastpaced, quick-witted performance. 3.30pm. Suitable for all ages. Full details at www.rococogarden.org.uk. Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick, GL6 6TH. 01452 813204 27 27 AUGUST AUGUST WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW Join us for a fantastic day out for all the family. There will be a traditional flower show, with many prize winning exhibits to see, a wide range of entertainment, a variety of dog demonstrations, local foods to sample and lots of stalls selling local crafts and gifts. From 12 noon. Winchcombe Senior School, Greet Road, GL54 5LB. winchcombeshow.org.uk 3311 AUGUST AUGUST – 2 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe hosts “A Festival of Flowers Celebrating the Church Year” from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September. 10am-5pm. Friday and Saturday, noon-5pm on Sunday. Refreshments available. Adults £4. Under 18s free.

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1 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER MINI MARKET AT CHRISTCHURCH Mini Market at Christchurch on Saturday 1st September 10am – 12pm. Toys, books, tombola, table top, homemade cakes, refreshments. Something for everyone – come and enjoy a time together. Further enquiries to Sheila 07882 985530. Christchurch, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5EQ. GLOUCESTER DAY

A day to celebrate all that is great about Gloucester with fun for all the family. Starting with the Mock Mayor of Barton’s Parade at 11am, followed by the Mock Mayor Making Ceremony at 11.20am, the Thanksgiving Service at 12 noon and the Gloucester Day Parade at 2pm. For music, entertainment and above all FUN, head on down to Gloucester and join in the celebrations. Find full details of the day at gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk 11-16 -16 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER GLOUCESTER HISTORY FESTIVAL Gloucester is well renowned for its rich history, heritage and culture. Each year, the city comes together for a two-week long festival which celebrates not only local but international history. A wide programme of talks, workshops, performances and tours of historic buildings which are often closed to the general public. Full details at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk 8 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER NEWENT ONION FAYRE

Three stages of live music, food village, street entertainers, dancing, fairground rides, exhibitions, lakeside events and over 150 stands with arts, crafts and plants to name but a few. From fresh local food and produce, lunches and snacks, through to beers, wines, ciders and juice, there’s a lot more than just onions! Free entry. 10am5pm. For full details please visit www.newentonionfayre.org

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Forest Forest p performance erformance w was as ‘‘very very sspecial’ pecial’ Award-winning Pianist Adam Heron says his recent performance with the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra was ‘one of the best concerts of the year so far’. The winner of the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year title in 2016 performed alongside the acclaimed orchestra at The Forest Theatre in Coleford to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra. Adam said: “It was a very special evening. I’ve been really lucky to be supported by some of the leading musicians in Gloucestershire, so it was great to play alongside them on what was a real evening of celebration. The concert was conducted by Glyn Oxley who I’ve played alongside for a number of years. Viv Hargreaves, another person who has been influential on my career, was there as well so it was a memorable evening. “I’ve been fortunate to have been g i ve n s o m a n y o p p o r t u n i t i e s to p l ay with some of the best orchestras in

Adam alongside the famous Holst piano

Gloucestershire, I feel very grateful.” “I’ve played in some of the best orchestras in the county,, including the Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra and I ’ l l b e p l ay i n g w i t h t h e C h e l te n h a m Symphony Orchestra next year, which is something I’m really looking forward to. T h e s e a r e a l l ev e n t s t h a t h a v e happened off the back of me winning the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year award back in 2016.” The young pianist recently had the

FFilm ilm R Review eview – PPatrick atrick B Baines aines A Adrift drift It ’s impossible not to feel somewhat weary about films inspired by real life stories when they hit the cinema with such frequency. Often this genre tends to be exaggerated by Hollywood directors who are always keen to put their own twist on events. Fortunately, ‘Adrift ’ is directed superbly and features two actors out of the very top drawer. The film tells the story of Tami (Shailene Woodley) and her fiancé Richard (Sam Clafin) who are travelling from Tahiti to San Diego on a yacht . After being caught in a hurricane, Tami wakes to find Richard injured and her yacht in a sorry state. The chances of rescue are extremely slim, they ’re far off course, and a long way from the shipping lanes. The two main characters have a warm, loving chemistry. The film’s e f f e c t s a re s t a g g e r i n g , t h e s h e e r size of the ocean is captured superbly. There are some incredible shots of sunsets and marine life that are to be treasured. ‘Adrift’ is a really enjoyable watch. Full review online.

pleasure of playing on one of the most famous pianos in Britain. Adam continued: “I was invited by the Gustav Holst Birthplace Museum to play on the very same piano that Holst composed ‘The Planets’ on. It was a total thrill and an honour. ‘The Planets’ is one of my favourite pieces of music so to sit down a n d u s e t h e p i a n o t h a t G u s t av H o l s t composed his masterpiece on was a real privilege. Despite travelling abroad and playing some of the most famous musical venues – recent overseas engagements include a concert at the residence of the British Ambassador in Kiev – Adam has a real fondness for playing in his home county. He continued: “Some of my favourite venues to play are here in Gloucestershire. Gloucester Cathedral is a very special place and I’m very fond of playing at the Town Hall in Cheltenham. G e t t i n g to p l ay a t s o m e o f t h e m o s t famous music venues is a dream come true.” Full story online.

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O Onion nion Fayre Fayre hoping hoping to to attract attract 115,000 5,000 vvisitors isitors The Newent Onion Fayre has a strong claim for being the best value event in all of Gloucestershire. Held in the centre of Newent , the one-day fayre brings together a whole community who come to see the now famous onion competitions, a s we l l a s e n j oy l i v e m u s i c a n d entertainment on what is the busiest day of the year for the Forest of Dean market town. The fayre, held on Saturday 8th September, promises to be a great day out for the whole family, with event organiser David Sass confident t h e 2 0 1 8 eve n t w i l l b e a d a y t o remember for the town. He said: “The Newent Onion Fayre has become a real highlight for many people in the Forest of Dean. It ’s a great day, one t h a t b r i n g s to g e t h e r a w h o l e community and attracts plenty of visitors to the area. “Attendances have built up so much over the years, we’ll be expecting somewhere between ten and fifteen

The annual onion eating competition

thousand visitors in one day which is q u i te a m a z i n g w h e n yo u t h i n k t h a t the Forest of Dean is a very rural location. The festival is free to enter, a n d w e o n l y c h a r g e £ 5 fo r c a r parking.” The Onion Show is the undoubted highlight of the festival for many people. Staged in the Memorial Hall, exhibitors come from all over Great B r i t a i n to e n te r t h e i r o n i o n s i n t h e competition, with cash prizes on offer and trophies given out to the winners.

There are also classes for children and adults to show off their artistic talents a n d m a k e a n a n i m a l o u t of vegetables. Another event sure to attract a big crowd is the onion eating competition. Competitors will be stood on the main festival stage and will attempt to consume a raw onion in the fastest possible time. David continued: “The onion eating competition is always a real laugh. It’s quite impressive seeing how fast the competitors can eat the onions. “The onion show is very important – that’s what started it all – but there’s plenty of other things to enjoy. The festival is very much catered for the whole family, with fairground rides, live music, food and drink , and lots of displays to enjoy. Our food village is always very popular – it’s right next to an acoustic music stage so it’s a great place to pick up some food, listen to music and relax .” Full story online.

CCinderford inderford Band Band tto op play lay H Heritage eritage W Weekend eekend The Dean Heritage Centre in Soudley will host a weekend celebrating the rich history of brass bands in the Forest of Dean this month. As well as live performances, there will also be an exhibition of Forest brass band history as well as opportunities for members of the public to learn how to play a brass i n st r u m e n t a n d j o i n o n e of t h e many brass bands in the Forest of Dean. The Cinderford Brass Band, who have been entertaining audiences since their formation in 1879, will be performing over both days of the event , which gets underway on Saturday 18th August. Mike Weaving, who plays in the Cinderford Brass Band, says he’s been looking forward to the weekend for a long time. Mike said: “We’re very proud of all the brass bands here in the Forest of Dean. For a rural area we punch well above our

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weight, there must be close to a dozen brass bands in the area which is great when you consider some cities only have two or three. “We’re really looking forward to playing at the upcoming Heritage Weekend. Any time we get together and perform is really special. We’ll be playing a real mixture of music, from s o n g s f ro m m u s i c a l s l i k e Le s

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All All sset et ffor or b big ig k kick-off ick-off The highlight of England’s cricketing summer – the five-match Test series against India – will still be very much in its infancy when the new Gloucestershire Northern Senior Football League season gets under way. The league’s big kick-off is on Saturday 4th August with the firstround ties in the Reg Davis Memorial Cup and honorary general secretary J o h n G re e n s a i d w i t h s o m e p r i d e : “We’ve got a full set of fixtures.” That means 16 games – the league i s m a d e u p o f t wo d i v i s i o n s o f 1 6 – and four days later on Wednesday 8th August the second round of the competition, which is named in honour of the league’s former c h a i r m a n a n d p re s i d e n t w h o d i e d some 12 years ago, will be played.

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The half marathon and full marathon are scheduled to start at 9am. And while the competitors will obviously be centre stage, Griffin is keen to stress that there is plenty for families to do as well. “There will be an activity day for kids,” she said. “There will be things like tug of war, sack races, archery. It should be a great day.” Trimax Events were set up some five years ago and put on about 12 events a year, mainly in the Forest of

Dean. However, the company is looking to expand its operation in the weeks, months and years ahead and put on more events across the whole of Gloucestershire. So what events do they currently organise? “As well as marathons and half marathons, we organise m u d r u n s, t r i a t h l o n s a n d OCRs,” explained Griffin. For those not in the know, an OCR is an obstacle course race and they are, says Griffin, great fun. “We build our own obstacles,” added Griffin, “it’ss very Ninja Warrior like.” ‘Warrior ’ is the word used to describe Trimax ’s biggest event on their calendar – the Forest Warrior. Work has already started in preparation for next year ’ss Forest Warrior which takes place on Sunday 28th April. Anyone wanting more information should visit www.trimaxevents.com Full story online.

when it comes to developing the cricket stars of tomorrow – and that’s official. The increasingly popular All Stars Cricket programme – launched last summer – is a huge campaign to bring five to eight year olds into the game of cricket and no county is doing that better than Gloucestershire. Some 50,000 young people around the country have now taken up the ECB-driven course but Gloucestershire – through the Gloucestershire Cricket Board – are the first county to have beaten their target this summer with a ro u n d 2 , 5 0 0 youngsters now p l ay i n g a t c l u b s in the area. The GCB’s Chris Mu n d e n i s t h e force driving behind the campaign in this part Chris Munden of the world.

A f te r t h e d e l i g h t s o f a n o t h e r t h r i l l i n g Wimbledon, it may be tempting to think t h a t i s p re t t y m u c h i t fo r t h e s p o r t o f tennis in this country for another year. But if you think that you’d be very wrong. In fact, the reality is quite the opposite because these days tennis in Gloucestershire really is an all-theyear-round sport. So says Mike Angell, the chairman of the Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis A ss o c i a t i o n , w h o k n o w s a t h i n g o r two about a sport that has been taken to a n o t h e r l ev e l by t h e l i k e s o f Federer, Nadal and Serena Williams in the 21st century. “The jewel in Gloucestershire’s crown is the county leagues,” said Angell. “We run a summer league and a winter league.” For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

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Tait is a big supporter of 32-year-old Michael, who has added goalkeeping and defensive coach Ryan Mackerness to his staff, and he said: “We’re probably the most positive we’ve been for a long time. “We’ve kept everybody from last season and we’ve added to the squad, it’s looking very good.” Last season was their first back at t h e l e ve l a f te r re l e g a t i o n f ro m t h e Premier Division the previous year and Tait added: “The biggest part of last season was to get a settling in period. “To a certain extent we’d be happy with the same again but Paul and his assistant Andrew Smith’s recruitment has been so good that it has raised expectations – in a nice way, not in

te r m s o f p re ss u r e. I t w i l l b e h a p py days if we make the play-offs.” And while the football side of things would appear to be most definitely on an upward curve, Tait has certainly had to work hard to make sure that it is a similar story off the field. It’s the role of the chairman to deal with problems as they come along and chief among them over the past couple of months was the FA’s decision to move them sideways into the Southern League’s Division One Central for the forthcoming season. “That spooked us,” admitted Tait. “It would have increased our travelling, we’d have lost our management team and most of our players. “It would have put us back to where we were 18 months ago. It made no sense. Fortunately commonsense prevailed and the decision was rectified. “We were going to appeal but prior to the appeal it got sorted. In all it took about a week , it was a bit of fun and games!” T h e fo o t b a l l g a m e s s t a r t i n m i d August and, as you’d expect, Tait is looking forward to the new campaign. “We’re in a much better position than this time last season and we we re i n a m u c h b e t te r p o s i t i o n l a s t season than the season before so there is improvement,” he said. “The ground alterations aren’t happening quickly enough but we’ll get there.”

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“We’re aiming for the play-offs, no ifs or buts about it.” T h o s e a r e t h e w o r d s o f C i n d e r fo rd Town chairman Stuart Tait when he spoke to The Local Answer ahead of the new Southern League Division One South season. And while it wil l take a significant improvement to reach the top six after last season’s 13th-placed finish, Tait was encouraged by the way Paul Michael’s team ended the previous campaign, taking 27 points from their final 14 games.

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Those ground alterations include a new 3G pitch which Tait hopes will be in place for the start of the 2019/20 season, a new clubhouse and new changing rooms. “The whole site will be upgraded,” added Tait. The new pitch particularly excites Cinderford’s chairman who also doubles up as the club’s press officer.

“Youth ffootball “Youth ootball iin n tthe he FForest orest is is incredible” incredible” “We are the most senior football club in South Gloucestershire and we want to be the flagship football club for the Forest,” said Tait. “We can be the catalyst for other clubs to improve their facilities. “Youth football in the Forest is incredible. We’ve got 300 youngsters in our youth set-up, Broadwell have got 200 and Lydney have got a good number too. “But there’s a real struggle to find training pitches and a 3G pitch would get plenty of usage, it would be used by the community as a whole.” On and off the pitch Tait is certainly n o t t h e t y p e o f p e r s o n w h o l i k e s to stand still. “We’ve achieved a hell of a lot in a short period of time,” he said. “We need to continue that . I’m never a glass half empty person, I’m always a glass half full man.” Cinderford Town supporters should say ‘cheers’ to that!

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