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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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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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M Monitoring onitoring yyour our health h ealth aand nd ffitness itness Using goals when exercising and getting fitter is a great way of increasing adherence, keeping motivation high, as well as logging vital improvements in performance and condition. Within the realms of various goals, certain measures are re g u l a r l y used in a ss e s s i n g improvement over time, such as weight lost or lifted for example. However, it’s worth exploring different ways of monitoring your improvements over time, which can often lead to more appropriate strategies to get towards your goal and to new more guidance driven goals.
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numbers down, repeating this at regular intervals (e.g. every four weeks) to monitor your progress. Using this instead of the commonly u s e d we i g h t a s s e s s m e n t c a n g i ve indicators to areas you need to work on more, or a particular exercise that might be working well. Body ffat at p ercentage: This is a Body percentage: s o m ew h a t m o re complicated assessment, but often very effective when taken with calipers or specific scales. Fat percentage can be measured in a number of ways, however these often require the help of a trained individual such as a personal trainer or health professional. This kind of measure gives you a specific number,, which you can retest every couple of months to see improvements and guide interventions. M irror o hotographs: This measure Mirror orr p photographs: o f i m p r ov e m e n t i s o f t e n u s e d b y personal trainers and social media champions, though it doesn’t have to be flaunted to be used effectively. Using body image as a personal gauge can really boost confidence, especially if the scales aren’t showing a difference (which they often don’t
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s y m p to m s m a y b e d i s r e g a r d e d o r misunderstood. For an accurate diagnosis, medical professionals will often use an ECG to rule out any other heart problems. The Active Stand Test is where under supervision the patient will have their heart rate and blood pressure measured after resting lying down, then immediately after standing and then at 2, 5 and 10 minutes. The Head-Up Tilt Table Test can be used to diagnose PoTS by lying on a table that can be tilted to an angle of 60 to 70 degrees in a quiet, dimly lit, temperature controlled room. Blood pressure and heart rate are recorded in a continuous manner. Other tests
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Innovation Innovation m miracle iracle – B BMW MW ii8 8 T h e i 8 i s t h e h i g h est s e l l i n g hy b r i d sports car and has truly taken its class by storm. I recently got invited by BMW to drive the 2018 Coupé and it staggers me how great this car is. If you want something that catches the eye, is kind to the e n v i ro n m e n t a n d a l s o t h e p e r f e c t sports car, seriously consider this revolutionary multi-award winning vehicle.
FFresh resh and and d different ifferent to to all all o other ther ccars ars o on n tthe he rroad oad The production BMW i8, launched in 2013, was changed so little from the plug-in hybrid concept car – first s h o w n a t t h e 2 0 1 1 I n te r n a t i o n a l Motor Show in Frankfurt . It makes this BMW even more special as, due to the futuristic design, it hasn’t aged at all. It still looks fresh and different to all other cars on the road. Benoit Jacob, the i8 designer, was influenced by the 1978 BMW M1, drawn by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous for DeLorean, Lotus Esprit, etc.) so the original DNA was there to build on. One of the most striking features of The Local Answer
the BMW i8 Coupé is the doors. They are of a Dihedral design and move forwards and upwards, so add a bit of drama to the car when you open them. The car I drove, by the way, was painted in a sophisticated individual Donington Grey. The interior of the i8 is familiar BMW, but also has that concept feel, like nothing else in the price range. Yes it’s a very low car to get in and out of, so do beware, but that ’s an addition to the special feel. The BMW i8 Coupé is built with an exceptional lightweight concept called LifeDrive architecture. It consists of the Drive module – an a l u m i n i u m c h a s s i s – a n d t h e L i fe module – an ultralight passenger compartment made of high-strength carbon-fibre. BMW say that “Together they create sustainability and a perfect weight balance, delivering unmatched sportiness”; it also means the suspension on the BMW i8 is a little softer and soaks up all the bumps you find on a modern UK B-road. The i8 is, in fact , perfect for the British roads with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC), which reduces wheel spin, and the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system. The powertrain in the BMW i8 is a mid-engine set up with a 231hp TwinPower Turbo threec y l i n d e r i n - l i n e p e t ro l e n g i n e (six-speed transmission) driving the rear and a 143hp two-speed electric motor which drives the front wheels. This means that the i8 can run for 34 miles on pure electric (ideal for t ow n d r i v i n g ) o r h av e a 3 7 4 h p hybrid set up which allows for sporty driving without the miles per gallon issues. The 0 - 62mph figure for the Coupé is 4.4 secs and 4.6 secs for the Roadster (convertible); the mpg is a staggering 148.6 for the i8 Coupé (134.5 for the Roadster).
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SSummer ummer ffreedom reedom It is here at last – the sun is shining and we are all melting along with the roads! So how can you get the most out of your summer whilst navigating all the rigours of family life? I am a great advocate of personal r e s p o n s i b i l i t y a n d wo u l d u r g e a l l parents to use the long summer days as a great way to begin to allow your kids a little more leeway and begin to self regulate. Not only does this offer t h e m t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to t a k e re s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t h e m s e l v e s a n d make them feel more grown up, but it also fosters trust between you, as you see how well they can manage t h e m s e l v e s, o r i n d e e d , w h e re t h ey What about curfew? Can they stay still need guidance and support. out later, have an extended bedtime, Fill Fill tthe he ffridge ridge w with ith g good ood maybe have a few sleepovers, along with conditions that they follow your things things to to ssnack nack o on n guidance around where they hang Begin with mealtimes. Why stick to out, who they are with and how they the rigid three meals a day when no conduct themselves? After all, one is hungry (except for ice-cream, negative behaviours will always result there’s always room for ice-cream) in a loss of privileges so they need to when you could simply fill the fridge know what the new boundaries are. with good things to snack on and let Older teens will want to hang out them graze their way through the with mates and it is likely that alcohol d a y ? S t o c k u p o n f r u i t a n d ve g g i e s , o r s m o k i n g w i l l b e t e m p t i n g t h e m . dips and non-sugar cereals. I know Can you have a free and frank my bunch go mad for cornflakes with conversation around personal choices banana and I’m not too worried that so that they know how to handle they are missing out on their vitals. themselves? Is it really the end of the
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(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 4-5 4-5 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 Cheese and Chilli Festival is 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 ,
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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. For full details visit riseabovesportive.com Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, GL50 4SH. 01932 831485.
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5 AUGUST AUGUST 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 66-10 -10 AUGUST 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. 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
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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. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 8 AUGUST AUGUST MARK BASSEY QUARTTET Full of melody, wit and delightful phrasing, Mark effortlessley combines a range of styles from be-bop to blues to contemporary and pop. With Graeme Taylor on piano, violinist/
vocalist Ben Holder and bassist Paul Jefferies this promises to be an excellent concert. 8pm. £15 (£12 in advance). Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AW. 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 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. 7.30pm. £20 (£18). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 1111 AUGUST AUGUST BLAKE Featuring songs from their brand-new 10th anniversary album including Elgar’ss ‘Nimrod’, ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story and the classic ‘Caruso’, along with all the band’s popular anthems. 7.30pm. From £25. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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1122 AUGUST AUGUST ABBA SENSATION A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the ABBA sound. A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges. The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and 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 An impressive Summer Show with 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 vegetables 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, Lydney, GL15 6BU. 01594 844841. www.cvt.org.uk/communities/taurus-crafts GALLANT KNIGHTS Gallant Knights fight it out at Berkeley Castle. 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’ss 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
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16 16 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 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. The show will feature many surprises, illusions and, for the first time ever, The Bullet Catch! 7.30pm. £15 (£20). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 16-28 16-28 AUGUST AUGUST GIFFORDS CIRCUS To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of circus, Giffords Circus are throwing a summer-long party. With 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. For full details visit shows.giffordscircus.com/events/2018- 05 Minchinhampton Common, near Stroud, 01242 691181. 17 17 AUGUST AUGUST AN AUDIENCE WITH CR RA AIG 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
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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 1188 AUGUST 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 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 1199 AUGUST AUGUST CITIZENS ADVICE AT POSH CCA AR 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. TEWKESBURY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL Featuring hundreds of beautifully restored vintage vehicles. 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 including ticket prices please visit tewkesburycvf.org Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF
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That ’s the theory anyway. But , in my experience, something always happens to throw my good intentions off course. When I first became Leader in 2007, the terrible flooding hit us at the end of July that year, with the subsequent loss of water supply. That, quite rightly,, was the focus of mine and many others’ attention for that period. In August 2011, riots hit cities across the country and Gloucester had its own relatively minor skirmish. Minor it may have been, but it ’s not something we’re proud of or want to see happen again, so a certain amount of community reassurance was necessary. In 2014, the Council got hit by a cyber attack and recovering from that took some time. I n 2 0 1 6 , we ve r y s a d l y l o s t m y g o o d f r i e n d , Longlevens councillor and Cabinet colleague Jim Porter. Although Jim hadn’t been well for a little while, it still came as a blow and we still miss Jim’s wit, wisdom, frankness and boundless energy today. On a much happier note, both of my two young daughters were born in July – Eirys in 2015 and Tydwen last year – so August in each of those years was very much dominated by a new baby..
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2211 AUGUST AUGUST MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Join us this Summer, 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’s sweetest as Claudio falls for his darling Hero. 7.30pm. Full details at rainorshine.co.uk. Over Farm Barn, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 2222 AUGUST AUGUST 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, GL54 5UG. 01451 850307. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 23 AUGUST AUGUST 23 ANITA HARRIS IN CONCERT A wonderful cocktail of song, glitz, chat, nostalgia and humour. With musical
accompaniment from 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 ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ and ‘All That Jazz’. 7.30pm. £21.50. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk THE GIGSPANNER BIG BAND PLUS KNIGHT & SPIERS Periodically, a pairing of two acts with their own (very) unique identities produces an electrifying musical force that is even greater than the impressive sum of its parts. Their appearances together are a rare but highly sought after affair, thanks to performances of dazzling musicianship and arresting chemistry. The special double bill is augmented by the exciting new duo of Peter Knight and John Spiers (exBellowhead). 7.30pm. £23. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 223-25 3-25 AUGUST AUGUST ALADDIN JR An amateur production brought to you by The Barn Academy ages 7-13. Featuring all the songs from the classic award-winning film, including ‘A Whole New World’ and ‘Arabian Nights’. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester, GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. Full details at barntheatre.org.uk
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
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25-26 25-26 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! 25-27 AUGUST AUGUST 25-27 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. 26 26 AUGUST AUGUST CIRENCESTER TOY & TRAIN FAIR The Cirencester Toy & Train Fair is 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’ss 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 26-27 26-27 AUGUST AUGUST THE THREE MUSKETEERS Come on a whistle-stop tour of France with three daring heros 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 plenty of swashbuckling, sword-fights and subterfuge in this fast-paced, quick-witted performance. 3.30pm. Suitable for all ages. For full details please visit www.rococogarden.org.uk Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick, GL6 6TH. 01452 813204 2277 AUGUST AUGUST WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW The 69th Winchcombe Country Show will be held at Winchcombe Senior School Playing Fields on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August. Come and join us for a fantastic day out for all the family. There
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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 80’s MANIA Featuring the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars including Duran Duran, Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Bananarama, Erasure, Soft Cell, Kim Wilde plus many more live on stage. 7.30pm. From £18. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 31 31 AUGUST AUGUST – 2 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS St Peter’ss 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. 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
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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 SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER KATHERINE PARR DAY Join us for our annual celebration of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’ss sixth wife, famously buried in the church in the grounds of the Castle. Historical re-enactors will bring the past alive with Katherine and her Tudor ladies appearing on the day. 10am. Included with admission. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 01242 602 308. sudeleycastle.co.uk 7 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE MIK KA ADO Set in Japan, The Mikado presents a tangled web of love. Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, flees in search of his true love, YumYum, to avoid marrying a much older suitor. Yum-Yum, however, is betrothed to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, against her will. Things, as you can see, are complicated! But can everything be righted before someone loses their head? 7pm. £16. The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW. cotswoldplayhouse.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 9 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER FR RA AMPTON COUNTRY FAIR Held in 30 acres of beautiful parkland of Frampton Court Estate, this is one of the last truly traditional country fairs. Join us in celebrating all that is great about the countryside and the people who work and live in it. Over 400 trade stands, three display rings so much to see and do. 9am. For more details and ticket prices please visit www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk Frampton Court Park, GL2 7HS. 15 15 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER HUCCCLECOTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday 15th September 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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Trust Trust tto og grow row G Gloucester’s loucester’s arts arts scene scene “Our goal is to make Gloucester a better place to live, work and play.” That ’s the message from Hollie Smith-Charles, whose work with the Gloucester Culture Trust is proving vital to widening the arts scene in the city. “We want to increase the profile of the city and make Gloucester a place that is known for its festivals and thriving arts scene,” said Hollie. “We’ve been set up to drive forward a long-term cultural strategy for the city. That includes everything from m a k i n g t h e m o st of t h e a m a z i n g heritage buildings that we’ve got , to developing and inspiring young talent.” They may have only been formed two years ago but the Gloucester Culture Trust have made a significant impact on Gloucester ’s artistic landscape already. Hollie continued: “Our partnership with T h e R o u n d h o u s e – t h e Lo n d o n ve n u e and charity renowned for transforming young lives through creativity – has helped us develop talent and provide a platform for young musicians. We’re
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also setting up a creative entrepreneurship hub, working alongside the council to help provide space in the city for people to create work . “We want to increase the profile of the city and make Gloucester a place that is known for its thriving arts scene and festivals. One of our key projects is our festival programme. Gloucestershire is recognised for its festivals and we want Gloucester to play a greater role in that. We’re doing a lot of work
FFilm ilm R Review eview – PPatrick atrick B Baines aines Adrift Adrift 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.
with the Gloucester History Festival and we really want to help build that into a festival that’s recognised all over the country. “What’s really exciting is we get to harness the skills and advice from several partners to implement a longterm strategy for success. Our board i n c l u d e s re p re s e n t a t i v e s f ro m t h e U n i ve r s i t y of Gloucestershire, Gloucester Cathedral, the Town Council, and various local enterprise partnerships. We’ve got three board members under the age of 30, which really reinforces our desire to focus on creating events for Gloucestershire’s children and young adults to enjoy. “We’re very ambitious, we have an aspiration to help in Gloucester’s bid for the European City of Culture in 2025 which, if successful, would be incredible for the city. Our work is funded through a variety of sources. We work alongside Gloucester City Council, Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.”
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next performance CChoir hoir ready ready ffor or n ext p erformance The Gloucester Choral Society are widely acknowledged as being one of t h e ve r y b e s t v o c a l g ro u p s i n t h e south-west. With over 150 members, the choir get to rehearse and perform at one of Gloucestershire’s most stunning buildings and work alongside one of the most acclaimed musical directors in England. With their summer break nearing its end the members of the choral group are looking ahead to what promises to be a busy schedule. “We’ll be getting together for our first practise session on the first week in September”, said Allen Prior, Chairman of the Gloucester Choral Society. He continued: “We practice in the Cathedral, we rehearse right through until late spring with only a brief break at Christmas. The standard we’re measured against is very high, so rehearsals are very important . We’re busy throughout the whole of winter and spring seasons, with several concerts booked in already.
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“Our first major concert comes in early October – The Dream of Gerontius – which is a major work that takes a lot of practise. It’s one of the most popular choral works around, it’s performed a lot by choral societies. We’ve got three top class international soloists that will be joining us for the concert, everyone involved is looking ahead with real excitement for what will be a great evening.” One of Allen’s first tasks when he became Chairman five years ago was
to introduce an idea to increase the society ’s income. He explained: “We h a ve a p r o j e c t c a l l e d ‘ H i re a C h o i r ’ where people book us to appear at corporate events as well as at weddings, birthdays and funerals. We u s e t h e m o n e y f ro m t h o s e performances to help us fund younger singers to join our choir. We choose four singers to join us as choral s c h o l a r s a n d we p ay t h e m to s i n g w i t h u s . S o ‘ H i re t h e C h o i r ’ i s ve r y important to us.”
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T h e eve n t i s d e s i g n e d to i n s t i l l a n d p ro m o te p r i d e i n o u r h i s t o r i c c i t y by creating interest in its rich heritage and colourful past. Gloucester Day has such a positive effect on the city, local businesses see a marked increase in trade, and town folk can enjoy what is always one of the best days in the calendar.”
One of the key events of the day is the main parade, when the streets of Gloucester are full of people celebrating. Alan continued: “The parade commences at 2pm through the four main gate streets and is led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, i n f u l l C i v i c R e g a l i a . T h e re w i l l b e a reception at Brunswick Baptist Church, Southgate Street , after the parade, where hopefully the citizens of Gloucester new and old will come together and take the opportunity to socialise and make new friends. “ A n o t h e r i m p o r t a n t a s p e c t to t h e day is all the various stalls that line the streets of the town centre. There will be charity stalls, commercial ones and stalls run by local community groups. It’s a wonderful opportunity for visitors to engage with the local community and support the various stall holders.” Full story online.
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chance to learn new skills and gain new qualifications,” she said. Those include first aid, working with radios, teaching and learning about weapons. But it is the tug of war that has the biggest pull on young Eire, who lives in Elmbridge with her family. It’s a sport that has enabled her to travel all over the country and further afield – she competed in Belgium with the Army cadets last year – and she is of course looking forward to going to Cape Town in a few weeks’ time. Eight pullers make up a tug of war team, so what makes a good puller? “You need really strong legs,” said t h e s o o n to b e C h e l te n h a m L a d i e s ’ College pupil. “A lot of people think you need powerful arms but you need a really strong core because you need to get your core really close to the ground. You also need lots of stamina.” Full story online. Saturday 11th August and Green said they try to get the cup competition completed by late September or early October at the latest.
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w i l l a g a i n b e p l ay i n g t h e i r h o m e games at the Jubilee Stadium, which is home to Evesham United. Richards remains optimistic that the club will be back at their Meadow Park ground in Gloucester for the start of the 2019/20 season even though they haven’t played there since the devastating floods of 2007.
““I’m I’m a glass glass half half full f ul l m man” an” “I’m a glass half full man,” he said. “To be honest , I’m not sure I could do this job if I didn’t think it was going to happen.” Richards’ predecessor as Gloucester b o s s, T i m H a r r i s , a d v i s e d h i m t o concentrate only on football matters when he took on the job and not to involve himself in off-the-field concerns but Richards admits it is sometimes difficult to separate the two. The club train at Hartpury College – Richards is assistant director of elite sport there – and the City boss added:
“In terms of training facilities and support , we’re as good as any in the division.
“We’ve “We’ve g got ot rreally eally good good people people on on tthe he b board” oard” “ B u t g e t t i n g b a c k i n to t h e c i t y would help recruitment , improve us financially and young players would be more likely to want to play for Gloucester City. “We’ve got really good people like Rod Jenner, Chris Gage, Jody Gooding, Ro b E l l i s a n d J a m es F l a n a g a n o n board who are doing an awful lot to m a k e i t h a p p e n . T h e re i s h u g e enthusiasm to get Gloucester back home.” And when that does happen, it ’s not hard to imagine Gloucester City moving to the next level very quickly.. As Richards says: “If you wanted to start a football club from scratch, Gloucester wouldn’t be a bad place to start especially when you consider our location so close to the Quays.”
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