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Welcome Welcome ttoo JJuly uly ... ... As British summertime commences and the children break up from school you need look no further in order to find ways to entertain the little rascals. Head over to our What’s On section for a jam-packed selection of local events to keep you busy during the holidays! If you are planning on leaving Gloucestershire for a welldeserved holiday this month, Julia Smith has some great t i p s a n d t r i c ks t o e n s u r e y o u r g a rd e n s u r v i ve s i n y o u r absence. Read more in this month’s ‘In Your Garden’ article. O r p e r h a p s yo u w i l l j u s t b e e n j oy i n g t h e s u m m e r evenings in your garden with a pitcher of Pimms and a BBQ with friends and family. If this is the case our ‘Delicious Dish’ for this month will be perfect for such an occasion. Here at The Local Answer we are also looking for your help this month by way of food reviewers and tombola prizes – head inside for more information. Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s issue where we will be welcoming back something very exciting...
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from June and peaking in August. Their tiny head and body measure 50 -70mm, and they have a prehensile tail which they use as a fifth limb to wrap around stems to aid nimble climbing. Small, rounded and hairy ears, a blunt nose, pure white underside and russet-orange hair on top is the makeup of these marvellous little mice.
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with an eclectic schedule of mindb l ow i n g a n d t h o u g h t p r ov o k i n g travel films ranging from 90 -minute e p i c s t o f i v e m i n u te ‘ s h o r t s ’ . L a s t year ’s highlights included rowing the Pacific, driving Trabant cars d ow n S o u t h A m e r i c a , a n d a wonderfully atmospheric travelogue about the 100 -year-old ‘Liemba’ that plies the Tanzanian coast . B e c a u s e of t h e st r i c t q u a l i f y i n g standards, the cinematic standard is consistently high. You’ll gasp, cry and marvel at what people do, but you won’t be bored. T h r o u g h o u t t h e we e k e n d , f i l m s a r e s u p p o r t e d b y w o r ks h o p s , a n d seminars on travel filming and writing. Whether your next a d ve n t u re i s s t a n d - u p p a d d l i n g around Skye or motorcycling the Silk Route, you’ll find inspiration. Best of all is that the festival attracts a consistently decent crowd. Everyone has a great time, and so, I’m sure, will you if you come to Mill Hill between 10th and 12th August 2018. See you there! www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com
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The Abstract 7 are a group of five painters, one potter and one sculptor; all of whom favour the modernist’s approach and a philosophy of abstraction that echoes the appreciation of the New York abstract expressionists. 4th-28th July. Coffee Shop available. Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com JULY JULY – AUGUST 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 under 16 free.
22-8 -8 JULY JULY COLEFORD FESTIVAL OF WORDS The theme of this year’s Festival is ‘Ten’, celebrating the Festival’s tenth anniversary. For further information and updates go to www.thecolefordhub.info/festival-of words 33-5 -5 JULY JULY THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves! Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 5 JULY JULY SUNSET DEER PARK WALK Exclusive access to the park after hours. Perfect for photographers. Enjoy a leisurely guided walk around the park as the ‘golden hour’ sets in. 7.30pm. Adults £10, children £5. Dyrham Park , Dyrham, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY. 0344 249 1895. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park THE CITY CHOIR OF WASHINGTON IN GLOUCESTER Classical Movements presents The City Choir of Washington on their debut tour of England in July 2018. Under the direction of its GRAMMY award-winning conductor Robert Shafer, in only 10 years TCCW has built a reputation as one of the capital’s premiere choirs, with the Washington Post heralding them “a first-class chorus”.
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A friendly down-to-earth gathering of likeminded music lovers, who congregate each year on an actual working farm in Gloucester. Beware of ostriches! The ideal place to hang out with friends and discover those artists who will stay with you forever. It started 8 years ago with Josh, a farm, a couple of bands, a few pints and very high expectations. Over Farm, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. Full details at www.barnonthefarm.co.uk 6 JULY JULY CHRIS PACKHAM – PICTURES FROM THE EDGE OF THE WORLD At the core of all Chris Packham’s work is conservation, so expect tales from the frontline and the full-frontal truth about how we get it wrong and get it right. Funny, inspiring, irreverent and packed with information it’s not a lecture, it’s a romp through the wild mind of Chris Packham. 3pm. £21.50 (concessions £11.50). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk
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6 JULY JULY WILDLIFE IN THE GEORGE ROOM To tie in with Chris Packham’ss visit to the Sub Rooms, your chance to meet local wildlife and conservation organisations and find out about their work. 1pm. Free entry. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk -7 JULY 66-7 JULY MILEFEST – MUSIC FESTIVAL
Milefest 2018 is a 24 band, over two stages, festival. On Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of July in Hartpury (GL19 3BG). We are accessible and affordable for all. All money raised goes to Milestone school – we have raised more than £30,000 over 6 years. www.milefest.co.uk Registered charity number: 1173333. 66-8 -8 JULY JULY WORDFEST 2018 Welcome to the very first Gloucester Cathedral Wordfest – a celebration of all
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things ‘word’. Join us for an amazing weekend of talks, poetry, music, comedy, storytelling, crafts and much more. Plus we have a full programme of free events, games and workshops all weekend, for young and old alike. Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX. 01452 528095. gloucestercathedral.org.uk 7 JULY JULY LONGLEVENS CHURCH FETE Longlevens Church Summer Fete Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with Ukulele Band, Bouncy Castle, tombolas, stalls, refreshments and more. Open 2pm – 4pm in Holy Trinity Church grounds, Longlevens. Admission by Lucky Programme in advance or on the gate. MIDSUMMER FIESTA 2018 Midsummer Fiesta returns in 2018 for another day showcasing the fantastic talents of the diverse communities of Cheltenham. With a multitude of activities from charity stalls to music and dance this is a day for everyone in Cheltenham to enjoy. Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1UW. 01242 774960. Full details at www.midsummerfiesta.com CIDER , SAUSAGE & STEAM Catch the train to Rookwood station to enjoy a few hours of live music, good food and local craft ciders. Normal entrance fee applies, advance booking recommended. Open from 10.30 -8pm. Full
details at www.perrygrove.co.uk. Perrygrove Railway, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 834991. 77-8 -8 JULY JULY THE COTSWOLD SHOW & FOOD FESTIVAL Two days, 100 acres, hundreds of attractions and tens of thousands of visitors – the Cotswold Show is now one of the most popular on the regional Country Show calendar. Full details at www.cotswoldshow.co.uk. 7 JULY JULY – 4 A UGUST 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. For times and prices visit www.barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. 8 JULY JULY TEWKESBURY ABBEY BR RA ASS ON THE GRASS Enjoy your own picnic on the lawns of Abbey House from 5pm and afterwards sit back for a concert of light music for a Summer’s Evening with a last night of the proms finale. Tickets £10 (under 16s free). Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, GL20 5RZ. www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk
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8 JULY JULY STROUD FESTIVAL OF NATURE A family day out celebrating all that is great about nature, with lots of things to see and activities to take part in. Stratford Park , Stroud, GL5 4AF. Free entry. For more information visit www.stroudnature.org 11-14 JULY JULY 11-14 HARRY DIPLOCK QUARTET Guitar maker and first rate guitar player Harry Diplock has played since he was 13. Initially a carpenter, then guitar maker, he took to professional playing in his early twenties. With another superb guitarist Caley Groves (Remi Harris) plus violinist Ben Holder and bassist Paul Jefferies, we can promise you a very hot, hot-club style evening of jazz. £15 (£12 in advance). 8pm. Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 0AW. www.moretonjazz.co.uk 112-14 2-14 JULY JULY 2000 TREES FESTIVAL
A 3-day extravaganza set in the stunning Cotswold Hills. You’ll get three nights’ camping, a friendly, intimate atmosphere plus amazing food and locally produced ciders, ales and lagers. Described as one of the friendliest festivals you’ll ever go to, it’s perfect to attend with a group of mates or on your own, because you’re guaranteed to make new friends. Upcote Farm, Withington, GL54 4BL . Full details at www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk 113-14 3-14 JULY JULY TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL This July, thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over Europe will gather in Tewkesbury for Europe’s largest annual Medieval reenactment. A fantastic and unique day out for all the family. Free entry. For full details visit tewkesburymedievalfestival.org 13-15 13-15 JULY JULY THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world’ss greatest airshow. The Air Tattoo returns and will be marking a very special occasion in 2018, the centenary of the Royal Air Force. As well as commemorating the past achievements, we’ll also be celebrating the present and helping to inspire the future of the RAF. Full details at www.airtattoo.com/airshow The Royal International Air Tattoo, Top Road, Kempsford, Fairford, GL7 4EG.
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14 14 JULY JULY JACK BOSKETT: FROM RAILWAYS TO ROYALTY For one night only, Tewkesbury’s royal photographer takes to the stage for an exclusive presentation of his varied and stunning work on the big screen. 7.30pm. £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org THE DARKSIDE OF PINK FLOYD More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances. 8pm. £19.50. 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT Jerry Hipkiss, David Greet and Dave Thorley bring a night of the finest Northern Soul around. For some of you it will be a chance to re-live those hot summer all dayers, for others it will be a chance to get a serious boogie on! 9pm. £10. For full details visit www.themarshallrooms.co.uk. The Marshall Rooms, 27A Nelson Street, Stroud, GL5 2HH. 114-15 4-15 JULY JULY ST BRIAVELS ART EXHIBITION Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 10am4pm. Beautiful artwork by our members, to include watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels. Also mugs, coasters and beautiful bronze. Free entry. Refreshments available. Raffle. Everyone welcome. Venue: St. Briavels Assembly Rooms, Lydney, GL15 6TG. COLEFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL The Forest of Dean’s best kept secret – a fantastic free outdoor festival in Coleford town centre held every summer featuring an eclectic mix of music, art, culture and community. Everything from Jazz, indie, rock, ska, rockabilly, folk, blues and much more. Coleford Music Festival, GL16 8YH. colefordmusicfestival.co.uk PAW PATROL: CHASE & MARSHALL Returning for their second year, heroic pups Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol will be visiting the railway in July. Not only will they be making appearances at intervals on each day at Parkend Station, but there will be loads more happening at Norchard and Parkend including bouncy castles, face painting and magic shows. Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk WSP ART IN THE CITY Celebrating creativity inspired by Gloucester’s history and heritage, its picturesque surroundings and its people. The event features a live outdoor painting competition, along with free workshops and an art trail through the city centre. A total of £4,000 has been offered up as prize money across the different age groups in 2 competitions. Full details at www.artinthecity.org.uk
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15 JULY JULY 15 KIM CCYYPHER QUARTET One of the UK’s most exciting female saxophonists, vocalists and composers. Inspired by the funkier side of jazz and having studied alongside US saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist Andy Sheppard, Kim’s style of performance is best described as ‘funky saxophonist meets 1940s jazz singer’. 2pm. £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 16-27 16-27 JULY JULY CHELTENHAM CRICKET FESTIVAL The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of summer. For full details including fixtures and tickets, visit www.gloscricket.co.uk/ cheltenham-cricket-festival 1177 JULY JULY AN EVENING WITH NATALIE MERCHANT Natalie Merchant has announced ‘An Evening With…’ summer tour of intimate and historic venues across the UK. She will be joined by her longtime guitarist Erik Della Penna, who has been playing with her for 20 years, performing material from the past 35 years of Merchant’s career. 7.30pm. £34.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 1188 JULY JULY LEVELLERS (PLUS SUPPORT) Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2018, Brighton folk-punk band Levellers are touring in the Spring around the release of an acoustic album recorded at Abbey Road Studios with legendary producer John Leckie. 8pm. £27. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 18-24 JULY JULY 18-24 CORNWALL TO THE COTSWOLDS
Exhibition of paintings by Alan Holmes and John Hutchens, capturing the landscapes of Cornwall and the Cotswolds. Lower Slaughter Village Hall 10am-5pm daily. Admission free. Over 70 paintings on display. Online at www.johnhutchens.co.uk from 10th July.
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19 19 JULY JULY MIDNIGHT GANG Heartbreak Productions invite you to join our fantastic fundraiser in aid of The Lord Funt Hospital. We desperately need a new MRI scanner, and you can help! Tom and his friends will be there, too, but you might know them best as The Midnight Gang. When everyone else is sweetly sleeping, they gather in the middle of the night in the name of magic, mischief, and memory making. Join Heartbreak and the gang on a crucial mission to overcome our greatest fears and uncover the magic ingredient to a fantastic friendship. 5.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 220-29 0 -29 JULY JULY THE 48TH GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL This year’ss programme of 10 concerts will again feature outstanding world renowned Classical, Jazz and Blues Musicians. Bring your family and a picnic to the two Sunday outdoor concerts or partake in the food and drink on offer. Do not miss these exciting events. For full details please visit: www.guitingfestival.org 21 21 JULY JULY THAT’S CAUGHT ME! When you trap 15 people in a theatre for 24 hours to create a new show, who knows
what will happen? But it will certainly be a show like no other! An entertaining evening of Fringe theatre unlike anything that has been done before. Will it be a great show of comedy or will it be a tragedy that will leave you bursting at the seams? There is only one way to find out – and you’ll be supporting local charity too. 7.45pm. £12. 01242 522852. Cheltenham Playhouse, 4753 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk PIRATES OF PENZANCE An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for The Pirates of Penzance, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic who sets course to become a pirate rather than a ‘pilot’! The twists and turns of this classic operetta unfold with ingenious characters, sublime lyrics and some of the best-known songs in opera! 7.30pm. £17 (£13 conc, u18s £10). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk DISCOVERY TO DISPLAY Find out about current archaeological processes from excavation, to processing the archaeology, and then to final museum deposition and display. £12-£15. 9.30am. Full details at coriniummuseum.org Transportation will be provided. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX.
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A fabulous, free and vibrant procession lead through the city centre. The procession encompasses floats and entertainers, and ends up in Gloucester Park. Enjoy live music, a fun fair and lots of entertainment! Full details at www.somac.org.uk THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC An international smash-hit ABBA tribute show brings. Combining unmistakable harmonies, colour-ful costumes and dazzling performances! 7.30pm. £17.50 £25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org STROUD COUNTRY SHOW Come along and help us show what Stroud is to you. Enter your dogs, flowers, art and craft, vegetables and photography in our competitions. Show off your classic and vintage vehicles. Enjoy live music, food and drink and entertainment. 10.30am. Free entry. Full details at stroudshow.co.uk
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221-29 1-29 JULY JULY CAFE RENE RHYTTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Café René is proud to present their 16th Rhythm and Blues Festival as part of Gloucester Blues 2018. A week jammed with fantastic Rhythm and Blues music with a band playing in the bar Monday to Thursday and then onto the The Green Stage in Greyfriars for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will be running a Real Ale and Cider Festival and look out for the fabulous Rene BBQ and Hog Roast, outside bars and contagious atmosphere. Free entry with donations to The James Hopkins Trust. For more details visit www.caferene.co.uk 2222 JULY JULY LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST The King of Navarre and his lords swear off food, women and sleep in order to study for three years. No sooner have
they made their oath when the Princess of France arrives on business, with her ladies-in-waiting. How will the King and his Lords resolve hold up? This wonderful Shakespeare comedy is filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, audience interaction and downright silliness. 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk ART MARKET Our Art Market offers visitors the chance to discover the wealth of creative talent in the Forest and Wye Valley, as well as the opportunity to meet the artists and makers, and buy original artwork and craft products. Plus live music, BBQ, beer and cider. Taurus Crafts, The Old Park , Lydney GL15 6BU. www.cvt.org.uk/communities/taurus-crafts STROUD SUMMER VEGAN FAIR After the success of the first ever Stroud Vegan Fair in January, the event is back for the Summer and this time we’re going to be bringing you twice as much fun over two venues. With over 80 stalls to browse, talks and demos throughout the day, free street entertainment and free parking nearby (yay for Sundays!) this will be the perfect family day out in the sun. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. cotswoldveganevents.com/events/stroudvegan-fair-summer-2018
223-24 3-24 JULY JULY THAT’LL BE THE DAY The UK’ss premier Rock and Roll production returns with another brand new show! An outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic new line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live onstage! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and Rock ‘n’ Roll! For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 24 24 JULY JULY PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Heartbreak Productions is pleased to announce the Prince Regent is coming to visit. You are hereby required to attend an etiquette lesson hosted by The Association of Higher Etiquette and Manners (A .H.E.M.), who will educate you in the politesse of high society. Join Heartbreak , the Bennet sisters and a host of charming young bachelors for an evening of comedy, romance and more than one come-uppance, as we learn how to behave properly. 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. bacontheatre.co.uk
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25 JULY 25 JULY CINEMA UNDER THE STARS: THE MERCY The incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst, who attempted to circumnavigate the world in the Sunday Times Golden Globe race, only for it to end in disaster. His inexperience and loneliness at sea led to terrible physical struggles and an increasingly fraught mental state. He left his family behind to try and win this race, but would he ever see them again? 9.15pm. £8 (£7 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk SUMMER CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY Bags of summer holiday fun including a bouncy castle, exciting inflatable activity centre for under 5s, story telling, Punch and Judy, the Music Man and our condensed history shows – featuring unicycling, juggling and escapology. Full details at www.sudeleycastle.co.uk Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. CLANG SAYNE An experimental folk quartet (4 voices, guitar, bass clarinet, cello and drums) exploring the boundary between song and sound improvisation. 8.30pm. Full details at www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud GL5 3SS. 26 26 JULY JULY RHYTTHM OF THE DANCE A stunning Irish spectacular – a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, and a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999. 7.30pm. £26. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Lady Hunstanton’s house party is in full swing when Gerald Arbuthnot is announced as secretary to the witty Lord Illingworth. However, once Gerald’s mother makes an appearance, suddenly his future is uncertain. Should Mrs Arbuthnot tell her son the truth she has hidden all these years? Would Gerald ever forgive her? 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk BECOME AN ARCHAEOLOGIST Have a go at handling real Roman artefacts from our collections, drawing and trying to identify them. Included in admission. Full details at coriniummuseum.org. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. 2277 JULY JULY EMMA Emma constantly tries to pair off her unfortunate friend Harriet with unsuitable men but is convinced that, for herself,, the
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single life is the only way. Matches are made and unmade quicker than you can say “how delightful”, but after all the outrageous flirting, declarations of love and heaving of bosoms, will Emma’s heart escape unscathed? 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk PETER K KA AY TRIBUTE NIGHT Enjoy a divine three-course dinner followed by brilliant hilarity from the most popular comedy tribute act in the UK – Lee Lard’s Pater Kay. A fabulous night from only £37.50pp, or make a weekend of it and book Bed and Breakfast for an extra £69. Full details at www.mercuregloucester.co.uk Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, GL4 8ED. 28 JULY JULY 28 REGENERATION In 1917, as patients at Craiglockhart Military Hospital in Edinburgh, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen forged a bond rooted in the poetry that continues to haunt readers today. As their psychiatrist, WHR Rivers, wrestles with how to treat his shell-shocked patients humanely only to send them back to the front to die, the men struggle to find some meaning amongst the madness of the First World War. 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk HIGH STREET FINE FOOD & ARTS MARKET Tewkesbury High Street will be closed to cars for the day and instead will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts. Full details at www.visittewkesbury.info 2299 JULY JULY AS YOU LIKE IT Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a world of clowns, lovers, runaways and rebels. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative and hilarious open-air version of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, with folky, foot-stomping live music and their own inimitable brand of buffoonery. 7.30pm. £15 (£13 conc). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.uk STEP BACK IN TIME WITH FALCONRY DISPLAYS AND TUDOR GENTRY Encounter Tudor royalty as King Henry VIII arrives at Berkeley Castle on his royal progress, and meet his Queen, along with her ladies in waiting and noble gentlemen. Witness Tudor dancing in the Great Hall with live musicians. The Castle grounds will also play host to a magnificent falconry display. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our falconer and get to know his impressive birds of prey. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. www.berkeley-castle.com
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3311 JULY JULY PIR RA ATE PEARL & THE BIG BLUE MONSTER Little Blue Monster present their brand new production. Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her crusty old shipmate – Grandpa Bert! She’ss not a real pirate, but Pearl loves to imagine she’s sailing the seven seas on a swashbuckling pirate adventure! 7.30pm. £12 (£10, family £40). Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. www.bacontheatre.co.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 110-12 0 -12 AUGUST AUGUST THE COTSWOLD DECORATIVE, ANTIQUES & ARTS FAIR Fabulous, eye-catching, chic and collectable antiques go on sale at The Cotswolds Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair at Westonbirt School, near Tetbury on 10th-12th August. Featuring 40 art and antiques specialists from across the UK. Complimentary Tickets from www.cooperevents.com 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 SEPTEMBER – M SEPTEMBER MAY AY CHELTENHAM CRICKET SOCIETY Cheltenham Cricket Society meets 1st Wednesday of each month September to May at the Victory Club. Speakers include Farokh Engineer, Geoff Cope, Chris Lewis and Scyld Berry.. New members and guests welcome. Contact Malcolm Brown – mb3456@blueyonder.co.uk. View www.cheltcs.councilcricketsocieties.com
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A year year o off ccelebration elebration for for Forest Forest o orchestra rchestra The Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra have been celebrating a quarter of a century of musical excellence in 2018, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations. Since their first performance in 1993, the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra has played at some of the most prestigious venues across the country, their talented musicians leaving a lasting impression on audiences. This year the ensemble has been celebrating their 25th anniversary, with a concert held at the Forest Theatre in Coleford last month. Viv Hargreaves, Vice-Chairman at the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra, is proud to have seen the orchestra reach the landmark anniversary. She said: “Everyone involved in the orchestra is so pleased to have hit the 25-year anniversary mark . It’s a real thrill to be involved in such a thriving collection of t a l e n te d m u s i c i a n s, w h o a l l wo r k s o hard to put on as many performances as possible throughout the year. “Ahead of a performance we can start
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rehearsals months in advance. There’s a lot of hard work involved, we practice for two hours every week at Newnham Primary School. We’re very lucky to have such a committed collection of musicians and conductors who all work so hard. Being part of a successful orchestra is a great thrill, it’s wonderful for the Forest of Dean to have such a thriving collection of musicians. “We are blessed with an abundance of talent. Our pianist, Adam Herron, has
FFilm ilm R Review eview – PPatrick atrick B Baines aines Jurassic Jurassic World: World: Fallen Fallen K Kingdom ingdom Three years ago, director Colin Trevorrow brought Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park franchise back to life. ‘Jurassic World’ was a huge success, The film grossed over a billion dollars worldwide and brought dinosaurs back to the big screen with one almighty bang. The follow-up to that film begins with a volcano erupting on Isla Nublar, the island with all the dinosaurs on that we first saw way back in the 1993 blockbuster ‘Jurassic Park’. Three years have passed since the dinosaur theme park that featured in the previous film was destroyed and now the idea is to round up all the dinosaurs and move them onto a new island, away from the liquid magma that is b e i n g p ro p e l l e d a c ro s s t h e l a n d s c a p e o f t h e i r c u r r e n t h o m e. Rather predictably, the rehousing of the dinosaurs goes horribly wrong, that ’s where the film takes a dark twist. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a l o t o f f u n . O n e m a j o r p ro b l e m , however, is the film’s endless rush to get to the next plot point. Full review online.
the most incredible passion for music. He performed at the Keyboard Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018, which was broadcast on BBC Four Television, and in 2017 he was unanimously made the recipient of the Irish Heritage Music Award following a lauded performance at London’s Wigmore Hall. We’re very lucky to have him, he’s one of the most talented pianists in the country.” Formed in 1993, the orchestra has seen a succession of notable conductors including its first , Jonathan Trim, who currently conducts the Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, and Glyn Oxley, who is artistic director of the Gloucestershire Academy of Music and conducts Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra. Viv plays a big role in Gloucestershire’s musical landscape. She added: “I’m involved in the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year so I get to see how many talented up-and-coming musicians there are in the county. Full story online.
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Coleford Coleford M Music usic FFestival estival 2018 2018 The Forest of Dean town of Coleford is to host its annual music festival this m o n t h , w i t h a n e c l e c t i c m i x of musical genres set to be represented. The two-day festival, which gets underway on Saturday 14th July, offers visitors to Coleford a chance to experience live music, with four stages that host musical acts that play everything from rock and roll to jazz . Festival organiser Amanda Smith is looking forward to another year of top quality music . She s aid: “The music festival is always one of the best weekends for the town. We’re a community Festival and we try and cater for all tastes in music, which isn’t the easiest task in the world!
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“We’re very lucky to have a lot of community involvement . Our youth orchestra will be playing, as will the Forest of Dean Wind Band as well as a local African drumming group. “The Festival prides itself on being extremely friendly, relaxed and an opportunity for families and all generations of people to come together and enjoy themselves. It ’s absolutely free of charge, we’re very lucky to be supported by Coleford Town Council and so many businesses i n t h e t ow n , w i t h o u t t h e i r f i n a n c i a l support the festival simply wouldn’t exist.”
Like most festivals, the work of vo l u n te e r s is n ot to be underestimated, and the Coleford Music Festival is no different. Amanda continued: “There’s a whole load of amazing volunteers whose work often goes unnoticed. Without their dedication we wouldn’t have a music festival, it’s as simple as that. They’re a fabulous group of people who do so much for the local area. When the festival is over all the volunteers and organisers always get together and have a few drinks, it’s nice to reflect on all the hard work and look forward to the next festival.
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In recent years superstar bands like The Four Tops, The Drifters and Enter Shikari have played the main stage at the festival, and this year Amanda says the line-up will put on a great show. “We’ve got ska, rock , blues, jazz , there’s music genres for everybody to enjoy. There’s also lots of other events that are on, including m u s i c wo r k s h o p s , s t re e t fo o d a n d a market. The whole of the town centre is shut down while the festival is on. We put the main stage right in the middle of the town which creates a simply wonderful atmosphere.”
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A Apprentices pprentices The phrase ‘growing your own’ is widely used in many walks of life. It isn’t simply the domain of those who run their own allotment , but applies equally to those w h o r u n t h e i r o w n b u s i n e ss . I f yo u a re a n e m p l o ye r hiring trained staff, the market has been tough for some while. This article doesn’t seek to explore why that is, although it might be an interesting enough subject of its own. No, I’m here to explore, and indeed promote, the benefits of ‘growing your own’.
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With the difficult recruitment market – will it be even more difficult in a year’s time when the UK is divorced from the EU? – the idea of bringing in and developing your own talent could be a fantastic opportunity for small businesses. Not only does it deliver a costeffective option, it can mean you have a loyal and dedicated member of staff for several years to come. Don’t be put off by the mechanics of finding an apprentice. You have to put him or her through appropriate training and the provider of that training will often be able to help you source candidates. Liaison with local schools and colleges can turn out to be highly valuable in giving you an early opportunity to find the best candidate. I don’t speak from a theoretical point of view. We took on an apprentice in 2015 who has developed into a first-class member of the team. Buoyed by our success with that , we’ve done the same again this year and look forward to welcoming our latest apprentice when his exams and summer holidays are out of the way. To advertise call 01242 510500
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Cricket Cricket cclub lub ‘‘punch punch a above bove ttheir heir w weight’ eight’ Two villages, one club and many years of success. That ’ss the story of Corse and Staunton Cricket Club, a club that date all the way back to 1895 and one which have come a long way in the past 40 years or so. Chairman Graham Bruce is in his 41st season with the club so is well placed to talk about the progress that the club have made in the last four decades. “I like to think we’ve grown as a club,” he said. “When I first started in 1978, we had one Saturday side and one Sunday side. There was no league cricket , no juniors and we’d be rolling the wicket two minutes before everyone turned up to play a match. “Now we’ve got three Saturday teams, a Sunday team, two midweek teams, a ladies’ team and a junior set-up.” And as you’d expect at such a goahead club the junior set-up is pretty impressive too because they run boys’ teams at under-11, under-13,
under-15 and under-19 age groups as well as a girls’ under-15 side. “It ’s fantastic,” added Graham, “we’re definitely punching above our weight.” They certainly are and it’s not just on the field that the club have grown and grown. “When I first started we had one shower for both teams,” said Graham. “Now we’ve got massive changing rooms for each team, there is a changing room for
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Steve Hacker had just completed a 4 0 - m i l e p l u s c yc l e r i d e w h e n h e spoke to The Local Answer. He’s a member of Leadon Vale Cy c l i n g C l u b w h i c h h av e b e e n i n existence for five years and the goahead club have come a long way in that short period. Hacker was at the inaugural meeting when the club were formed – the meeting was held at the clubhouse at Corse and Staunton playi n g f i e l d s – a n d H a c k e r re m e m b e r s that on the club’s first ride only about 10 people took part. Now the club have upwards of 70 members who can go out on organised rides as many as four times a week . H a c k e r h a d j u st t a k e n p a r t i n t h e Tuesday morning ride and said: “It was a good route around the Malvern Hills.”
Gloucestershire’s one-time top rugby referee Chris White officiated all over the world back in the day. Now 54, these days White is passing on that experience to the next generation of rugby referees through his job as the RFU’s national referee academy manager. It’s a job that covers many facets but one of his main tasks is to discover and n u r t u r e t a l e n te d r e f e r e e s a n d b r i n g them up to Premiership standard. A n d a l t h o u g h v i d e o te c h n o l o g y a t the top level has changed the way referees operate to a certain exte n t , t h e b a s i c requirements remain the same. “You need to be firm, fair and decisive,” s aid Chris White White.
One of the great things about this time of the year is that the highlight of Gloucestershire’s cricketing summer is just round the corner. The Cheltenham Cricket Festival has been a major part of the county ’s summer for decades and more – it has been going since the 1870s – and what makes it so fascinating is that it finds new ways to reinvent itself. This year is no different and for the first time Western Storm, the women’s team led by England captain Heather Knight, will be given a day to themselves to show off their increasingly s p e c i a l t a l e n t s . T h ey t a k e o n S u r rey Stars in a 20 -overs-a-side game on Thursday 26th July – the Festival runs from Monday 16th July to Friday 27th July. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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the umpires, we’ve got sightscreens, we’ve got covers – it’s incredible.” Much of the credit for the huge improvement is down to longserving club member Charlie Hul ls who has been able to secure Lottery funding of some £400,000 over the years. “He’s been brilliant ,” said Graham. The improvements have also benefitted the football club who play their home matches at Corse and Staunton playing fields in the winter. Interestingly the football club are known as Staunton and Corse, which is the opposite way round from the cricket club. “I think there was a little bit of rivalry between the villages so they swapped the names round to keep everyone sweet,” chuckled Graham. And like the cricket club – who have a bat from 1905 on display in their pavilion – the football club have a proud history too, and celebrate their centenary next year. Full story online.
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FForest orest ooff Dean Dean Motor Motor Club Club has has lloads oads ttoo ooffer ffer – G raham W aite Graham Waite “I like to drive quickly – a lot of people do – but I’m not a boy racer.” Those are the words of Graham Waite, a committee member at the Forest of Dean Motor Club and someone who has been competing in cars for many, many years. Cheltenham born and bred Waite moved back to Gloucestershire – and more specifically the Forest – some 10 years ago and is one of a hardcore group of members who are doing all they can to raise the profile of the Forest of Dean Motor Club, a club that have been around for 50 years. He’s not alone, of course. Chairman Bob Morgan and his co-driver Adrian W i l l i a m s, w i t h w h o m h e r e g u l a r l y competes, are two more along with the likes of Martyn Walby, Graham Goode, N e i l Fu l l e r a n d P h i l J o n e s , a n d c l u b stalwarts Paul Willetts and Neil Henderson. “We’re trying to enthuse people to come along,” said Waite, of the club whose HQ is at Winner Garage in Cinderford. A n d a n yo n e w h o d o e s j o i n u p w i l l certainly have to be willing to roll up their sleeves because the club organise the Wyedean Rally every November and co-promote the Dixies Challenge with Forresters Car Club in Newport. T h e y a r e p r e t t y b i g e ve n t s a n d t h e Wyedean, in particular, has a great history as it has been going for over 40 years and is one of the big events on m o to r s p o r t the Gloucestershire calendar. Cars can reach terrific speeds but, and this is the important bit, the drivers are reaching those speeds in an organised setting. As Waite says: “I like going fast but I like doing it on gravel roads where you can slide the car.” And he’s certainly a big fan of rallying. “You’re competing against people but it’s not a race,” he said. “In a race you can be barged over and you can be out of it through no fault of your own. “If you crash in rallying it’s your fault.” Waite knows what he’s talking about, of course, and back in the 1980s and early 90s competed five times in the
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Lombard RAC Rally which was the n a m e g i v e n t o t h e f l a g s h i p e ve n t f o r the sport in this country back then. “ I d i d t h e f i r st o n e i n a S k o d a i n 1987,” said Waite, who lives in Oldcroft , near Lydney, with his wife Sally. “Then I drove a Toyota Corolla. It was tough, four or five days and nights.”
W Waite aite h has as p packed acked iin np plenty lenty o off e experience xperience o over ver tthe he yyears ears And while it may have been tough, Waite certainly had his moments. “In my second year we were leading the 1600 class but then I rolled the car o n t h e t h i rd d a y a t P e n m a c h n o i n Wales and crashed out,” he said. There are disappointments in every sport , of course, but there are many special moments as well and Waite has certainly packed in plenty of experience over the years. “I’ve competed all over,” he said. “I used to compete in the Historic Rallies in a pre-1967 Volvo Amazon 122.” That was until two years ago when h e re t i re d i t b e c a u s e o f a c h a n g e o f rules by the MSA which meant he was starting events at the back rather than at the front. Not that that was the end of the road for his Amazon. “I decided I’d take part in the Scenic Tours which meant that instead of
doing 100mph I’d just be going for a nice drive,” he said. Except that his second Scenic Tour drive was anything but. “It was in Kent and the car just caught fire,” said Waite. “I had my wife Sally i n t h e f ro n t a n d o u r d o g , L a r r y t h e Lurcher,, strapped up in the back . We were okay but were just concerned about getting the dog out.” That was in June 2016 but if you thought that would be it for Waite and cars, you’d be very much mistaken. These days he’s driving a BMW 2002 – an early 70s car – on the Scenic Tour as well as doing stage rallies in a Toyota Corolla. He’s come full circle because he used to drive a Corolla back in the day a l t h o u g h t h i s o n e h e b o r r ow s f ro m a f r i e n d , M i k e R e y n o l d s , w h o ow n s a cottage in the Forest. He’s had plenty of success over the years and still has many good days. “Beating the Porsche 911s with a Volvo Amazon was quite rewarding,” he said with some under-statement . “When you’re competing in your class and do well you get a buzz . It ’s an adrenaline thing.” And that’s the message he wants to get across to anyone interested in cars. By all means drive fast but do it in the right way... Join the Forest of Dean Motor Club – and do it properly.
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