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W Welcome elcome ttoo AAugust ugust ...... This August , The Local Answer are welcoming back something very special... our Photography Cover Competition! If you fancy yourself as a bit of a David Bailey, be sure to read through all the details inside. We can’t wait to receive your entries! Over the next couple of months The Local Answer are going to be at several local events and are looking to run tombolas in order to raise money for our chosen charites. This means we are in need of prize donations – could you help? If so there is more information inside. One of the events in question will be Newent Onion Fayre, which is sure to be a fantastic day out for all the family. With live music, a food village, over 150 stalls and the famous onion show, there really is something for everyone! Let’s hope the sun keeps shining. And as always you can head over to our What’s On section for all sorts of other events and attractions to keep you and the children occupied this August.
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well,” said Munden. “We had 1,400 youngsters signed up last year and this year our target was 2,320 and we’re well past that.” Part of the attraction – apart from the great game of cricket itself of course – is that every youngster who joins the All Stars programme receives a cricket kit. “That ’s our USP,” said Munden. “They all get a kit, a bat and ball – the balls are plastic but with a seam
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The aches and pains have long since gone and now there is a feeling only o f p r i d e fo r fo u r wo r k e r s f ro m Gloucestershire as they reflect on their first ever London Marathon. Pride that they completed the 26.2mile challenge presented by the most iconic distance race in the world and pride also that they raised more than £12,000 for their two chosen charities – The Spring Centre in Quedgeley and Maggie’s Cancer Support in Cheltenham. And the story doesn’t end there because the four runners – Simon Trippett , Victoria Anderson, Wendy Worger and Steve Jones – who were all competing in their first ever marathon, have discovered a love of all things running. So much so that the quartet, who all work at The Property Centre’s head office in Quedgeley just outside Gloucester, have all put in for the ballot for next year’s London spectacular.
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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on them – a rucksack , a T-shirt with their name on it and a cap. “The All Stars programme is the ECB’s number one priority for cricket boards around the country.” And Munden believes this country’s number one summer sport is in pretty good health around the county. “I think it is very healthy,” he said. “Look at the number of cricket clubs in the area. A lot of them run junior sections and run multiple teams on Saturdays. There may be a few clubs struggling but the overall picture is good.” And if the All Stars programme continues to grow at its current rate the picture should become even rosier in years to come. “If one or two come through at a club each year, then that’s 20 in 10 years,” said Munden. “If we do that club cricket is very healthy. And then there may be others who stay in the game as volunteers.” Full story online. sport of tennis in this country for another year. The reality is quite the opposite b e c a u s e t h e s e d ay s te n n i s i n Gloucestershire really is an all-theyear-round sport. So says Mike Angell, the chairman of the Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis A s s o c i a t i o n , w h o k n ow s a t h i n g o r two about a sport that has been taken t o a n o t h e r l e ve l b y 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 and they provide p e o p l e w i t h t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to p l a y competitive tennis all year.” Indeed they do and with more and m o re o f t h e 5 0 - p l u s c l u b s i n t h e county now having floodlights, there are plenty of enthusiasts playing the game for 12 months of the year. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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It It all all aadds dds uupp ffor or FForest orest Green Green Rovers Rovers ssigning igning JJoseph oseph M Mills il l s It’s fair to say that new Forest Green R o ve r s s i g n i n g J o s e p h M i l l s i s a n intelligent player. His dad is big in the world of finance a n d M i l l s j u n i o r i s k e e n to p u r s u e a s i m i l a r c a re e r p a t h w h e n h e eventually hangs up his playing boots. Not that he’s in any hurry to do that. The 28-year-old left-back , who can also play left-side midfield, has signed a two-year contract with Forest Green and will be looking to play a full part a s t h e c l u b b i d to k i c k o n a f t e r l a s t season’s debut campaign in the Football League. “I do talk to my dad about business and finance and it is something I’m interested in,” said Mills. And Mills is clearly a good listener b e c a u s e w h e n yo u a s k h i m a b o u t Forest Green’s aims for this season he is not one for getting too carried away. He realises, just as when you are starting a business, it ’s very much a work in progress. “It’s not going to happen overnight, it ’s about building bricks,” he said. “We want to improve on last season and the aim is to get into the top half of the table. “If we are close enough to push for the play-offs that would be even better.” That would indeed, particularly after the club’s first season in the big-time when they made certain of staying in League Two only in the final few weeks of the season. But stay up they did – and that’s an achievement that shouldn’t be u n d e r e s t i m a t e d – a n d n ow M a r k Cooper and his squad are hopeful of enjoying a much better campaign this time around. And in Joseph Mills, Cooper has certainly signed a player with a very good playing pedigree. He was in the academy set-up at A s to n V i l l a b e f o re s w i t c h i n g to S o u t h a m p to n i n A u g u s t 2 0 0 6 a f te r taking – and passing – his GCSEs. His older brother Matthew, 31, was also at Southampton’s academy and a l t h o u g h h e h a s c a r ve d o u t a ve r y good career for himself – the Barnsley
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centre-back has played over 400 g a m es a n d i n c l u d es c l u b s s u c h a s Southampton, Manchester City, Leicester, Bolton, Reading and Nottingham Forest on his CV – he was far from being the biggest name at the south coast club’s academy in the mid-noughties. “I was at Southampton at the same time as Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale,” said Joseph Mills, who like his brother was born in Swindon. “We all lived in the same house together, it was a great experience living away from home for the first time.”
Mills M ills m made ade h his is d debut ebut a att tthe he a age ge o off jjust ust 1 18 8 A n d t h e yo u n g M i l l s s o o n fo u n d himself making his debut for the first team in August 2008 at the age of just 18. He made over 30 appearances for the club over the next three years – s o m e of t h e m i n t h e C h a m p i o n s h i p and some of them in League One. He has also played for Reading , D o n c a s te r a n d B u r n l e y i n t h e Championship – the last two on loan – and was part of the Reading squad which won promotion to the Premier League under Brian McDermott in 2011/12 when Jason Roberts, Adam Federici and Alex Pearce were among his team-mates. “We had a great team spirit,” recalls M i l l s , w h o p l ay e d 1 6 g a m e s t h a t
season. There were also loan spells at Scunthorpe, Shrewsbury and Oldham b e fo re h e s i g n e d p e r m a n e n t l y fo r O l d h a m at t h e st a r t of t h e 2 0 1 4 / 1 5 season. He spent two seasons at the League One club before he decided it was time to move on again. But not for him a move to one of the plethora of clubs close by in the north we s t o r e ve n a h o p a c ro ss t h e Pennines to one of the many clubs in Yorkshire or the north east. No, Mills decided to go all the way to the other side of the world for the next step of his footballing journey. “I’d always wanted to play abroad,” said Mills, “so when the opportunity to join Perth Scorchers came along it was too good to miss.” S o w h a t s o r t o f p l a ye r i s J o s e p h Mills? “I’m an attacking full-back ,” he said. “I like to get forward and get c ro s s e s i n t h e b o x . B u t I k n ow t h e m o st i m p o r t a n t t h i n g i s t h e defending, that comes first. “I’m 5ft 10in so I’m not a big defender. I like to rely on my speed and I’m not afraid to make a tackle.” He can play left-back or left midfield so where would he prefer to play? “That’s the manager’s discretion,” he laughed. Good answer, that ’s an ‘A star’! Joseph Mills should do very well at Forest Green. Full story online.
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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. JULY – AUGUST CIVIC TRUST CITY WALKS Civic Trust Gloucester City walking tours, daily from ST Michael’s 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 u16 free. 7 JULY – 4 AUGUST 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. Full details at www.barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. THROUGHOUT 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 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, food and drink, and entertainment will be on hand from 7pm, before the display at 9.40pm. Gloucester Park, Park Road, Gloucester, GL1 1LH. 01452 207020. www.somac.org.uk 4-5 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. 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 including ticket prices visit cheeseandchillifestival.com/cheltenham 5 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’s 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. 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 6-10 AUGUST MULTI SPORT SUMMER CAMP Keep the children entertained and active during the summer holidays with our new and exciting Multi Sport Summer Camp. Led by our Community Coaches the camp will take place at Sir Thomas Rich’s School and will include rugby, basketball, dodgeball, Gaelic football and cricket, as well as team building activities. Boys and girls aged 8-14. Full details at www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk.
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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. Free entry. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 7 AUGUST AUGUST PADDINGTON 2
Paddington is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One 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
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 11 11 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. 7.30pm. From £25. Cheltenham Town Hall,
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12 AUGUST 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 15 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. An ideal show for all the family. 2.30pm. £9. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org 16 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 THE CONJUROR 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 16-28 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
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wonderful miniature ponies. Full details at shows.giffordscircus.com/events/2018-05 Minchinhampton Common, near Stroud, 01242 691181. 17 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 17-19 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 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 & 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 18-19 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 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
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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. TEWKESBURY 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. For full details please visit tewkesburycvf.org. Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF CHELTENHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – SUMMER SHOW Come and see the wonderful display of summer flowers and plants at the 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 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’s wit and wisdom, the fiery Beatrice gives Benedick, the bachelor, a battle of words to remember, and true love is at it’s 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. 22 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? 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. Entertainment prior to each screening. 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
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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’s 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!
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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. 2266 AUGUST AUGUST CIRENCESTER TOY & TRAIN FAIR One of the most exciting collector’ss 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 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 in September, the city comes together for a two-week long festival which celebrates not only local but international history. This encompasses a wide programme of talks, workshops, performances and tours of historic buildings which are often closed to the general public. For full details including event times and ticket prices, visit 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’’ss a lot more than just onions! Free entry. 10am5pm. For full details please visit www.newentonionfayre.org 1155 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER HUCCCLECOTE COMMUNITY CENTRE From 8pm until late we have the talented Micky John Bull performing stand up comedy. Tickets available online www.hucclecote.org.uk or at the Hucclecote Community Centre Office. £6 members, £8.50 non-members. 01452 616289.
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“The exhibition at Prema is a collection of images from my travels over the past few years. The majority of my photos are of the outside world, I enjoy getting out in the wilderness and capturing the landscape. “ W h a t I l ov e a b o u t r u n n i n g a n exhibition is the fact people can come a n d t a k e t h e i r t i m e a n d e n j oy m y work . It ’s not like swiping through
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.
images on social media. We live in an a g e w h e re s p e e d s e e m s t o b e t h e most important thing, what ’s great about hosting an exhibition is it gives me time to speak to people about my photographs and the stories behind them. “I’ve been a passionate photographer for a long time now. I used to s p e n d p l e n t y of t i m e w i t h a n o l d camera when I was younger and that developed into a career. I started to take things seriously when digital photography came into fashion.” With mobile phones now capable of taking top quality photographs Andy says anyone can become a photographer, as long as they have a keen eye for detail. He continued: “Photography, like so many things, is all about experience. The more photos you take the more you learn. I recently visted New York and funnily enough some of the best images I got were taken on my mobile phone.”
Book Book R Review eview – A Aloÿse loÿse ooff D Daylesford aylesfordd Book Book Club Club New New B Boy oy by Tracy Chevalier Shakespeare’s works have been performed and loved throughout the world, and have been re-interpreted for each generation. The Hogarth Shakespeare project , launched in 2015, sees Shakespeare’s works re t o l d b y w e l l k n o w n n o v e l i s t s o f today. Margaret Attwood, Jo Nesbo, Jeanette Winterson have already breathed new life into various plays. T h e f i f t h b o o k o f t h e s e r i e s, N ew Boy by Tracy Chevalier,, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring, is a reworking of the play Othello. Set in a school in Washington DC in the 1970’s the action takes place over the course of one school day. Osei, a diplomat’s son, is the new boy. Dee, is the most popular girl in the year,, both with teachers and pupils. Ian, is the school’s troublemaker. He decides to destroy the friendship between the black boy and the golden girl. This small volume takes on an ambitious project especially setting the action in a school. Full review online.
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e ve r yo n e i n t h e b a n d i s l o o k i n g forward to.” One of the leading cornet players in the country will be playing alongside t h e N a i l s wo r t h S i l ve r B a n d a t a commemorative concert next year. Pete continued: “We’re incredibly excited to be welcoming Tom Hutchinson who plays in the Cory Band, probably the best brass band in the world. Tom will be attending a concert with us next year to mark our
centenary which is tremendously exciting for everyone associated with the band.” The band is a real mix of ages, with the youngest member just 14 years o l d , w i t h s o m e o f t h e m o re s e n i o r m e m b e r s i n t h e i r 6 0 s a n d 7 0 s . Pe t e added: “A lot of the members of the band are living in Nailsworth and the surrounding area. We enter the national championships each year. We’ve got two contests coming later in the year at Cardiff and here in Gloucestershire. We currently play in the fourth section, we’re hoping to rise up into the third section this year. “We really like to mix things up when it comes to performing. We play a variety of traditional marching music as well as songs from films and more up-tempo music. We try and play lots of current music as well, in fact we’ve b e e n wo r k i n g o n a s o n g f ro m ‘ T h e Greatest Showman’ which we can’t wait to perform.” Full story online.
Stroud Stroud w welcomes elcomes h hip ip h hop op iicon con The Subscription Rooms in Stroud will be welcoming a star from the world of hip hop later this month. Grandmaster Flash, one of the most innovative and pioneering musicians of the late twentieth century, will be p l ay i n g t h e S u b s c r i p t i o n R o o m s o n Sunday 26th August. Considered to be one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time, Grandmaster Flash has been entertaining audiences all over the world for close to half a century. “We’re always working hard to book big name artists and we’re particularly excited to be hosting Grandmaster Flash later this month,” said Rex Gibbs, at the popular administrator e n te r t a i n m e n t ve n u e. H e a d d e d : “Grandmaster Flash has been a massive name in the music world for decades. He’s known all over the world so to welcome him to the Subscription Rooms is a huge deal for us. “We recently hosted another big hip
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As well as hosting musical acts, the S u b s c r i pt i o n Ro o m s w i l l a l s o b e running several workshops throughout the summer holidays. Rex continued: “We’ve got plenty on throughout August including two magic workshops run by Gloucestershire-based magician Colin Dymond. During the workshop, children will learn a variety of tricks using everyday objects that they can perform to amaze their friends. Not o n l y a r e t h ey t a u g h t h o w t o d o t h e trick but also how to perform it. “Early next month we’re very excited to b e h o s t i n g t h e M a g i c o f M o t o w n show. The tribute show will perform music from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops and many other legendary acts. We’re very happy to host them on what promises to be a fantastic evening for music lovers.” Full story online.
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outlay of buying a cup (most range from £10 -£20), the discount you’ll receive on the cost of your hot beverage will soon outweigh this – especially if you get takeaway drinks regularly! Some food is also now packaged in paper bags instead of plastic to make sure that it can be recycled, and Supermarkets are being urged to re-assess the amount of What W hat iiss b being eing iintroduced? ntroduced? packaging they use on their Paper straws are becoming more products, particularly those that common in chain coffee shops, but could easily be sold loose (mainly these can be a little tricky, especially fruit and vegetables). i f t h e c u p s h ave p l a s t i c l i d s – t h ey What hat a are re tthe he b best est can tear more easily and disintegrate W decisions ecisions tto om make? ake? with too much pressure. Many cups d are now being made where the non- When using paper straws, it ’s recyclable part can be separated advisable to drink more quickly and from the recyclable. It ’s always to forgo the lid on the cup if you worth checking to see if the printed can. Where the paper has to be films on bottles can be torn away, or pushed through a cut in the plastic, it the film on yogurt pots, as this can rip quite easily, and is more means that the main bottle or pot fragile when wet . Ordering it itself can be recycled! w i t h o u t t h e l i d s a ve s p l a s t i c f r o m There are incentives in some shops being used in the first place, but it to take reusable cups, whereby also stops the straw from tearing so companies will charge less for your easily. As for drinking faster, this tea or coffee if you use a reusable makes sure that the straw doesn’t cup. Although you’ll have the initial get soggy! Even better would be to go without a straw. Whether you’re at your local café, restaurant or bar, try to ask for your drink without a straw. You could even go further by encouraging your local watering hole to ditch the straws a l m o st completely, leaving a few behind t h e b a r fo r t h o s e w h o require a straw for medical reasons. Most chain stores offer reusable cups to buy at the counter, but they
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