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W Welcome elcome 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 k s t o e n s u r e yo u r g a r d e n s u r v i v e s i n yo u r absence. Read more in this month’s ‘In Your Garden’ article. O r p e r h a p s y o 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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La La V Vie ie e en nB Bleu leu Prescott Speed Hill Climb, the home of the Bugatti Owners Club, recently hosted their La Vie en Bleu weekend, incorporating La Vita Rossa. I attended o n t h e S a t u rd ay a n d a f te r a c l o u d y s t a r t t h e B r i t i s h s u n s h i n e b ro k e through creating perfect event conditions. The weekend was a celebration of French/Italian motoring and featured a great display of vintage to modern Citroens, Alpines, Alfa Romeos and some real stars of the show turned up. The Supercar paddock included an engineering masterpiece – the Bugatti C h i ro n ( 1 4 7 9 b h p a n d c a p a b l e o f 2 6 1 m p h ) – j o i n e d by i t s r e l a t i o n , a Super Sport , with its beautifully and it ’s also not very practical for exposed carbon body and a Veyron luggage space on a trip to blast the roads in the South of France – or so I Pur Sang. have heard! Combining Combining an an electric electric motor motor La Vie en Bleu is not just about the w with ith a cconventional onventional e engine ngine cars; there was music provided by A LaFerrari was also in the paddock ‘One Man Frank’, a tribute to Frank (a rare beast), the second I have seen Sinatra, the incredible Oyster ‘Street’ this year, the other being owned by Opera and ‘La Swing’, a five-piece Nick Mason, the drummer from Pink band performing French Chanson, Floyd. The LaFerrari is the first ever Gypsy Jazz and 1930s Swing music. production car equipped with the The roving accordion player was also F1-derived hybrid solution, HY-KERS, a nice surprise to come across. A break in the afternoon’s which combines an electric motor with a conventional engine. proceedings took place as the Battle Apparently, it’s pretty expensive when of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota it comes to the battery being changed ZA947 flew over the event three © Krystal Evans
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times, a real treat, as its arrival was in doubt due to low cloud. A friend of mine, Ian Cook from Pop Bang Colour, was in the paddock creating his artwork in the most quirky of ways; he paints with radio controlled cars, actual car tyres and toy car wheels instead of a traditional paintbrush. He’s a lovely guy so if you s e e h i m a t e ve n t s d u r i n g 2 0 1 8 d o h a ve a c h a t – s o m e t i m e s h e h a s a little toy car for the kids to take away with them.
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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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for food. They maximise their chance of survival in cold and wet weather b y b u i l d i n g a n e s t a t g r o u n d l e ve l . They are also highly preyed upon by owls, hawks, cats, crows, weasels a n d o t h e r w i l d l i f e. B a b y h a r ve s t mice have also been known to be caught by toads and blackbirds.
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antibodies. The skin prick test usually shows an allergic response within 30 minutes of exposure and blood test results within a few days. One of the main benefits of a blood test is that u n l i k e s k i n - p r i c k te s t i n g , i t c a n b e performed irrespective of age, skin condition, medication, symptom, disease activity, and pregnancy.
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P Parenting arenting rrituals ituals W h a t p a r t d o e s r i t u a l p l a y i n yo u r p a re n t i n g h a b i t s ? S o m a n y o f u s parent in line with the way we, o u r s e l v e s we re p a r e n te d , a n d i n exploring family rituals we can learn a lot about the history of belief and superstition within our family line. W h at i s t h e p o i n t of r i t u a l ? R i t u a l b r i n g s a s e n s e o f t h e s a c re d to everyday activities. The pure act of belief gives power to an otherwise mundane behaviour. Taking a picture on the first day of school, saying ‘I love you’ before you leave the house, giving the children a kiss b e f o r e y o u s ay g o o d bye ; t h e s e subtle rituals are performed with a subconscious desire to keep us safe, p ro te c t o u r l ov e d o n e s a n d i n s u r e against any harm that may befall us. Religious ritual is easier to spot, of course; church on Sunday, prayers at bedtime or saying grace before a meal are familiar, if less strictly observed than they once were.
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fo r g o o d l u c k ? T h e s e a l l s te m f ro m ancient witchcraft practices and reveal our ancient British history. We all teach our children to say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank yo u ’ , reminding them that this i s p o l i te a n d i t i s i n exploring this most British sense of ‘politeness’ that o u r m o st d e e p l y h e l d rituals are revealed. To not raise a glass at the wedding toasts, or refuse to s h a k e h a n d s u p o n meeting someone for the f i r s t t i m e w o u l d h a ve s e r i o u s implications on your acceptability within a social group. A shared behaviour, centralised within a community group brings the whole group together, and creates a shared value by which they can know and trust each other. Conversely, those on the autistic spectrum using personal rituals such a s ‘ s t i m m i n g ’ to s e l f s o o t h e a n d re m a i n c a l m i n s t r e ss f u l s i t u a t i o n s, m ay f i n d t h e m s e l ve s c h a l l e n g e d , rejected or misunderstood. Yet these may not be fully inclusive but are
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2 JULY JULY WHERE WAS I? GRIFF RHYS JONES Join the star of ‘Three Men In A Boat’ as he airs stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies – from forty years of travelling down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 22-8 -8 JULY JULY COLEFORD FESTIVAL OF WORDS The theme of this year’ss Festival is ‘Ten’, celebrating the Festival’s tenth anniversary. For further information and updates go to www.thecolefordhub.info/festival-of--words 3-5 JULY JULY 3-5 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! For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 5 JULY JULY THE CITY CHOIR OF WASHINGTON IN GLOUCESTER Classical Movements presents The City Choir of Washington on their debut tour of England. 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’ss premiere choirs. 8pm. Free entry. Gloucester Cathedral, GL1 2LX. gloucestercathedral.org.uk
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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. The ideal place to hang out with friends and discover those artists who will stay with you forever. Over Farm, 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 and packed with information. 3pm. £21.50 (conc £11.50). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk
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Upcoming Upcoming EEvents vents a att B Bowden owden H Hall all H Hotel otel Peter Kay Trribute Night Friday Friday 27th 27th JJuly uly £37.50 per person. From £69 bed & breakfast per classic double or twin bedroom Enjoy a divine three-course dinner followed by brilliant hilarity from the most popular comedy tribute act in the UK! – Lee Lard’s Peter Kay.
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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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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. JULY – 4 A UGUST 7 JULY 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 and now performs with some of the greatest musicians around the London scene and beyond. With another superb guitarist Caley Groves 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 FOR THE LOVE OF MUSICALS
Promenade Productions together with Young Promenaders present ‘For the Love of Musicals’, a cabaret style concert celebrating musicals from the 1940s to the 21st century. The varied programme includes excerpts from ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘Bugsy Malone’, ‘Chicago’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Miss Saigon’, ‘Billy Elliot’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and many more. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and support The National Star College, Ullenwood on the 12th, 13th and 14th July at 7.30pm at The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. Tickets £11 to £13 from Showcase (01242 224144), online at www.bacontheatre.co.uk or the box office – 01242 258002. 13-14 13-14 JULY JULY TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL This July, thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over
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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 113-15 3-15 JULY JULY THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world’s greatest airshow. The Air Tattoo 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. 1144 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 If you are not familiar with the festival, it’ss 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
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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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leave you bursting at the seams? 7.45pm. £12. 01242 522852. Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk GLOUCESTER CARNIVAL
Gloucester Carnival is a fabulous, free and vibrant procession which is lead through the city centre each year. The procession encompasses floats and entertainers, and ends up in Gloucester Park. From here, revellers can enjoy live music, a fun fair and plenty to keep them entertained! Full details at www.somac.org.uk PIRATES OF PENZANCE An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot, 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
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The Bird & springs int BABY REIN Last year we did not have any young Reindeer but this year Rudolph & Prancer are the proud parents of their latest calf…Cupid! Cu p i d – a p t l y n a m e d fo r arriving on the day of the Royal Wedding, and whist a bit cheesy it is a bit of fun as well. So our lovely Cupid is now becoming q u i te b o l d , a n d a t 1 1 . 0 0 a m i n the morning is coming down to m e e t v i s i to r s a t t h e fe e d i n g station – and she certainly knows how to do the cute stuff!
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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 the weekend. We’ll be running a Real Ale and Cider Festival and look out for the fabulous Rene BBQ and Hog Roast, and outside bars. Free entry with donations to The James Hopkins Trust. For more details visit www.caferene.co.uk 22 JULY JULY 22 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 Stroud Vegan Fair in January, the event is back and this time we’re going to be bringing you twice as much fun over two venues. Over 80 stalls to browse, talks and demos through the day, free street entertainment and free parking nearby. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. cotswoldveganevents.com/events/stroudvegan-fair-summer-2018 25 25 JULY 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 We’ll have a bouncy castle, exciting inflatable activity centre for under 5s and story telling. The past comes alive with our condensed history shows – featuring unicycling, juggling and escapology. Old favourites Punch and Judy will be back to wreak havoc and have the whole family laughing, plus the much-loved Music Man will return to Sudeley for some singalong fun! 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)
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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. 2266 JULY JULY RHYYTTHM 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 IMPORTTANCE 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 and Society 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 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 28 JULY JULY 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. For full details please visit 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
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STEP BACK IN TIME WITH FALCONRY DISPLAYS AND TUDOR GENTRY Encounter Tudor royalty as King Henry VIII arrives on his royal progress, and meet his Queen, along with her ladies in waiting and noble gentlemen. Witness Tudor dancing 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 44-5 -5 AUGUST AUGUST SUMMER JAM – THE BREWERY QUARTER
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SSummer ummer in in G Gloucester loucester Gloucester ’s summer events programme this year is as strong as ever, despite a couple of notable events taking a year off in 2018. The Food Festival at Gloucester Quays has been cancelled for 2018 to allow the refurbishment of Orchard Square (the former car park area outside the Waterways Museum) to be done. This means that the beach in the same area will also not be happening. There are no concerts at the Kingsholm Stadium, which has previously hosted the likes of Elton John, Tom Jones and Lionel Richie, this year as the hallowed turf is ripped up to be replaced by a new hybrid surface. Both projects should produce long-term benefits – a much-improved public space at the Docks and a better playing surface for Johan Ackermann’s men at Kingsholm. Our public spaces are important . We now have a wonderful new area outside the Cathedral, as a result of Project Pilgrim, which has already been used for the launch of the month-long FestivAll in May.. The enhanced Orchard Square will mean a greater potential for events as well as a more attractive environment all year-round. Next year, I want us to finally be on site and delivering a new Kings Square. I know people have “heard it all before” and will “believe it when it happens”, but I really believe we are closer to delivering it than we ever have been before. The Aethelflaed events in June showed the potential of St Oswalds Priory to host occasional events.
Av very ery sstrong trong e events vents p programme rogramme ffor or tthe he ccity ity tthis his ssummer ummer Despite these high profile absentees, there is still a very strong events programme for the city this summer – ranging from the Aethelflaed celebrations last month to the traditional Carnival and funfair, to the Siege of Gloucester anniversary in September. The Carnival, which has undergone a revival in recent years, will be even better this year thanks to a £37,000 grant from the Arts Council to the Carnival Arts Partnership. Events like the Kings Jam Festival of hip hop and urban culture, the PRO Insurance-backed “Gloucester Goes Retro” and the WSP Solicitors-sponsored “Art in the City” show the potential of Kings Square to stage these activities, as well as livening up the surrounding gate streets. Despite the budget reductions of recent years, the City Council still spends £160,000 a year on staging events. We don’t do it alone by any means – Marketing Gloucester delivers most of the events on behalf of the City Council, but events are also put on by organisations like Gloucester Quays, Gloucester ’s Business Improvement District , Gloucester Culture Trust and others. For more information about what ’s happening in Gloucester this summer, read The Local Answer or visit www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk . @ @cllrpauljames cllrpauljames
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CCarnival arnival ttime ime ffor or G Gloucester loucester The 2018 Gloucester Carnival takes place later this month, in what promises to be a fantastic day for the city. The carnival procession will meander its way through the city streets on Saturday 21st July when the people of Gloucester take to floats to show off their colourful costumes. Karen Pearson, Events and Operations Manager at Gloucester Carnival, says the 2018 celebrations promise to be a must-see event for the city residents. She said: “Gloucester Carnival continues to go from strength to s t re n g t h , a n d 2 0 1 8 p r o m i s e s to b e another fantastic event. This is going to be the 82nd carnival held in Gloucester. This year we’ve got a wonderful procession, the theme being ‘world in motion’ which reflects Gloucester’s industrial heritage around the making of vehicles. “Another theme we’re reflecting is
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the role migration has played in the long history of the city. Carnival is always one of the best days in the calendar, it ’s a day when everyone comes together and has a great time. “The whole carnival is centred around the procession. People will be dressing up in amazing costumes and having a great time. The carnival is a great celebration of colour and fun.
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 satisfying part of the job is seeing the smiles on the faces of the participants and everyone who comes to watch the procession. Carnival is all about people coming together a n d h av i n g f u n a n d b r i n g i n g communities together. A lot of t h e o r g a n i s a t i o n s i n vo l ve d i n the carnival arts partnership will b e i n v o l ve d i n d e s i g n i n g costumes for local community groups. “The procession starts on lower Westgate Street and goes through the city centre all the way down to Gloucester Park . It usually takes about an hour or so to complete the route, that’s obviously dependent on the number of participants. We’re really pleased with the number of entries for this year ’s carnival, it promises to be a fantastic day. We’ll be praying for a nice sunny day, although even if it does rain we won’t be put off.”
Book Book R Review eview – A Aloÿse loÿse ooff D Daylesford aylesfordd Book Book Club Club SSecret ecret H Houses ouses of of tthe he Cotswolds Cotswolds by Jeremy Musson You could be forgiven for thinking that this book was m o r e fo r t h e v i s i t o r t o t h e Cotswolds rather than those of us who live here, but this isn’t the case. Only four of the houses are open to the p u b l i c o n a re g u l a r b a s i s . There are “romantic castles surrounded by medieval m o a t s, m a n o r h o u s e s inhabited by the same families for generations” and even a new house completed in 2016. There is a mixture of architectural history and conversation with the present owners, beautifully put together by architectural historian Jeremy Musson, with exquisite photographs taken by the accomplished photographer Hugo Rittson Thomas. T h e h o u s e s a l l h a v e i n t e r e s t i n g s to r i e s t o t e l l a n d i t i s wonderful to see how many of them have been lovingly restored by the owners, updating them for living in the 21st century whilst keeping their original identity. Full review online.
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music. The final day is packed full of must-see events, including a talk by Helen Pankhurst , the greatgranddaughter of Emeline Pankhurst and granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst , both leaders in the British suffragette movement . Helen will reflect on the continuity and changes to women’s lives in the UK since the right to a parliamentary vote first granted to some women in 1918. With 2018 being the first Wordfest, Sarah says she couldn’t be happier to h a ve s e c u r e d s o m a n y r e n ow n e d guest speakers. She said: “It ’s testament to the fact that the Cathedral is so widely respected, it’s a s u p e r b s et t i n g . A l l o u r v i s i t i n g speakers are very excited about performing here which is really heartwarming. We’re really pleased to so m a ny be welcoming Gloucestershire-based authors as well as internationally renowned figures. Full story online.
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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.
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the age of 32 didn’t mean that he was turning his back on a game that had played such a big part in his life. Far from it. He was encouraged to join Gloucester ’s committee almost as soon as he had untied his laces for the last time and he went on to coach England’s Under-21s some 25odd years ago. These days he is a life member at Gloucester and is a regular at Kingsholm alongside his good friend
Peter Ford – another Gloucester great . And they go to some away games too, including the recent European Challenge Cup final against Cardiff Blues in Bilbao. Booth’ss love of all things Gloucester kicked in at a very early age. “I was born only 50 to 70 yards away from Kingsholm,” he said. And the future scrum-half was soon playing the game that is so i m p o r t a n t to s o m a n y i n h i s h o m e city. “As a boy we used to go to a recreation field just up the road,” recalled Booth. “We’d roll up a sack cloth, tie a piece of string round it and use it as a ball. And we’d put coats down for the posts. “I remember coming home one day and I’d lost my best coat – I had to stay in for a long time after that!” And while a coat-less Booth was clearly feeling the cold more than his mates, he was soon to discover that playing rugby for real was enough to warm anyone’s heart. Full story online.
One of the great things about sport is that it throws up so many interesting stories. And there are few better stories than a sports person or organisation battling their way back to the top after some tough times. A t t h e v e r y t o p l e ve l , t h i n k R o g e r Federer last year, Tiger Woods (potentially) this year and, in days gone by, the greatest of them all, Muhammad Ali. Closer to home there is an uplifting story too. MidGlos Indoor Bowls Club in Brockworth are on a strong upward c u r ve a f te r s o m e d i f f i c u l t t i m e s i n 2017 when there was a real danger that the club may close. Chairman David Crisp, who took over in September, said: “It’s brilliant now.”
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 nurture talented r e fe r e e s a n d b r i n g t h e m u p to P re m iership standard. Chris White And although vide o te c h n o l o g y a t t h e to p l eve l h a s changed the way referees operate to a certain extent, the basic requirements remain the same. “You need to be firm, fair and decisive,” said White.
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Driving D riving G Gloucester loucester fforward orward Keith Wood grew up playing golf at Gloucester Golf Club. So when he was told that his beloved club was going to close he was determined it wouldn’t happen. And his determination certainly paid off. Not only did he succeed in saving the course that had been his second home for so many years, he is now also the club’s general manager. A n d t h a t s a m e d e te r m i n a t i o n t h a t kept the club open is now the driving force behind pushing the club forward – a d e te r m i n a t i o n t h a t h a s s e e n m e m b e r s h i p r i s e f ro m 3 0 0 to m o re than 370 in the past nine months. It was only nine months ago that the golf club, which has been a fixture on R o b i n swo o d H i l l f o r m o re t h a n 4 0 years, looked to have run its course. And it surely would have closed but for the efforts of Keith Wood, who was the club’s head professional at the time. “We got told by the previous owners on 6th October that they were going to close the club on 31st October,” said Wood. “They said the golf club wasn’t v i a b l e a n d t h a t t h e y we re m a k i n g a six-figure loss every year.” So what did Wood do? “ I a p p r o a c h e d t h e m a n d to l d t h e m they couldn’t close the golf club, I said it was 40 years old,” he explained. Wood knew how much the club meant to so many people and he b a c k e d u p h i s wo r d s w i t h d e e d s , s o m u c h s o t h a t by 1 1 t h N ov e m b e r h e was in a position to sign a lease for 20 years.
“I’ve done a deal to lease it on behalf of the members,” said Wood. “The members have backed me to become general secretary, they ’ve been brilliant 100 per cent.” So how did it feel when Wood, who was born and bred in Gloucester, got the deal over the line? “It was quite special,” he admitted. “I’d grown up here, there was no way I was going to let it close if I could help it. It’s a massive part of my life, that’s why I did everything I could to keep it open.” Wood said that the previous owners Coleman and Basinghall Ltd, who still own the franchise, were very supportive in helping to conclude a deal. However, what many people didn’t know was that while there was all this drama going on in Wood’s professional life around this time, there was a fair bit of drama in his private life as well.
There There rremains emains p plenty lenty o off hard hard w work ork a ahead head “I’d just bought a new house,” said 38-year-old Wood, who lives with his p a r t n e r a n d t h re e c h i l d r e n . “ I completed on the house in Curlew Road in Gloucester on the Friday and then on the Monday I was told the golf club was closing! “The house needed renovating and needed a new roof. It wasn’t an easy time, it was very stressful.” Fortunately it has all turned out well but Wood knows there remains plenty of hard work ahead at the 18-hole par 72 course.
A relatively new two-tier driving range built by the previous owners is a big attraction and Wood has invested heavily in machinery to ensure that the course is in tip-top condition. The aim is to have 500 members and Wood also wants to strengthen the ladies’ section as well as the juniors – “That’s where I started,” he added. That process has already begun with the appointment of Nicky Lawrenson as the club’s new pro with part of her remit to look after the academy side of things. Wood himself was a seriously good golfer back in the day. “I started playing when I was 12,” he said. “My gramp got me into it . I s t a r te d p l a y i n g i n a f i e l d a n d t h e n I joined Painswick Golf Club before joining Gloucester when I was 16. I progressed from there.” That ’s a bit of an under-statement because by the time he was 20 he was turning pro. “I’d got to a handicap of one,” he explained. His talent has enabled him to play on an awful lot of courses over the years which makes him very well qualified to talk about his ‘home’ course. “Every hole at Gloucester is different ,” he said. “The front nine is re l a t i v e l y f l a t a n d t h e n o n t h e b a c k nine you’re on top of the hill. “There are great views at the top. You can see the cathedral and on Saturday afternoons you can hear the roar from Kingsholm. “It ’s a really challenging, good standard golf course.”
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