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Welcome Welcome ttoo JJune une ... ... With the sun making an appearance on more than one occasion recently it seems that summer is well and truly on the way. And what better way to celebrate than some strawberry picking? Primrose Vale are welcoming back ‘pick your own’ season, so why not make a day of it and pick yourself some raspberries for our ‘Delicious Dish’ this month? What a perfect way to thank your Dad this Father’s Day on 17th June. It ’s not just the season for fruit – several festivals across the county are getting underway this month so be sure to have a look at our What’s On section so you don’t miss out . And for the inside scoop on all things music, art , film and more head to our Entertainment section – you might even see some local faces performing! Don’t forget you can read all our regular editorial articles plus many more sport and entertainment stories on our website – www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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A Summer Barbecue with a Twist… The Gloucester Old Spot is a beautiful, traditional pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham. With its rustic feel and glorious garden it really is the perfe ect destination fo or a country pub lunch on a summer’s day. And this summer, after some good investment into the kitchens, gardens and more, the Spot will be providing something extra special…
N No ob better etter S Spot... pot... At just a stone’s throw frrom the i d y l l i c C o t s w o l d c o u n t r y s i d e, there is no better ‘spot’ fo or dining alfresco in the hot weather. The well renowned Gloucester Old Spot menu is looking better than ever where, as the pub’s name would suggest, Rare Breed Pork is a firm fa avourite. However, not only will you get to enjoy all the usuals from the
Gloucester Old Spot, from high quality ales and ciders to excellent fo ood and a warm w e l c o m e, b u t t h e y w i l l a l s o b e hosting some international cuisine as they launch their sumptuous Street Food BBQs. BBQ menu really ort you overseas – need for your rt if you wish to the tastes of h Africa, tuck in to ortuguese platter perhaps even ke t h e p l u n g e to an Indonesian xperience.
Whether it’s a fa amily gathering with your nearest and dearest, a get together with friends or a meal out with your colleagues, a BBQ at the Spot will be just the ticket (please see website for booking details). So come along and hav s u n n y t e r r a c e, s o m e P i r i P i r i Chicken off the BBQ in the garden, or even a traditional meal in the cosy barn. Whatever the occasion, The Gloucester Old Spot has something fo or everyone.
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What’s On The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. THROUGHOUT MAY/JUNE PENWITH GALLERY, ST IVES. MEMBERS SPRING SHOW The Penwith Gallery is the home of the Penwith Society of Arts based in St Ives, Cornwall. The Spring show is a wonderful showcase of their members’ works. 16th May9th June. Coffee Shop available. Weds-Sat 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 1 MAY – END OF JUNE SELECT FESTIVAL 2018 – MIXED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Eight artists will be displaying their work in the herbaceous borders and in The Garden Café. The sculpture has been designed to complement the nursery’s range of plants and unique setting. All works will be for sale. Free admission. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays. Miserden Nursery, Stroud GL6 7JA. 01285 821638. www.miserdennursery.co.uk 18 MAY – 17 JUNE ONE MINUTE One Minute follows several connected characters through their struggles with Daisy Schults’s disappearance: the two policemen investigating the disappearance; Daisy’s mother Anne; and Marie Louise, a woman who glimpsed Daisy after she had been separated from her mother. Full details at barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 26 MAY – 3 JUNE THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION An opportunity to see and purchase beautiful works of art and to meet artists who are dedicated to promoting conservation of all species. 10am-5pm. Entry is FREE, with good parking, set in the
beautiful grounds of Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. SatNav Postcode: GL2 9PG. ROMAN MAY HOLIDAY Make a mosaic, badge or paper-craft. Raid the dressing up baskets and fashion yourself as a Roman. Suitable for all ages. Some activities include an extra charge to cover material costs. 10.30am. Free event (normal admission applies). Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890256. MINI BEAST WEEK Find out about the mini beasts at Snowshill from items in our natural history collection to bugs and beasties in the garden. Free (normal admission applies). 11am. Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowshill, near Broadway, WR12 7JU. 01386 852410. SPRING TO LIFE :eaves are unfolding, birds are singing, butterflies are starting to be seen and new life is appearing across our wetlands. Join us for a week of spring fun with lots to learn and plenty to entertain you. 9.30am-5.30pm. Included with admission. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/slimbridge 31 MAY – 2 JUNE STROUD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL A brand new open-air theatre festival set in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum in the Park. A diverse programme of theatrical events to suit theatre goers of all ages, including headline theatre performances, workshops and live music. Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud, GL5 4AF stroudshakespearefestival.weebly.com
THROUGHOUT JUNE ARCTIC MOVEMENT, MUSIC, GLASS, PRINT Collaborative exhibition of music, visuals and sculpture between renowned glass artist Sally Fawkes and composer Alex Ho. Also featuring local artist Sallie Taylor. 13th – 30th June. Coffee Shop available. Weds-Sat 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 1 JUNE ELECTRIC BICYCLE POLO AND GYMKHANA Longdole Polo Club, GL4 8LH. 7pm. £5 per car. Bar, BBQ and lots of fun! All proceeds go to Watershed RDA. WORDS FROM THE WILD WOODS Bring a picnic and join storyteller Michael Loader for traditional tales and stories inspired by the animals and the trees, the woods and the forests, the flora and fauna of the land! Batsford Arboretum, Moretonin-Marsh, GL56 9QB. www.batsarb.co.uk 1-3 JUNE WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 100+ acts performing across 4 stages, plus music, dance and arts workshops, a circus school and a programme of talks, debates and comedy. Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury, GL50 4SH. 01242 513 014. For full details visit wychwoodfestival.com 1-10 JUNE WINDRUSH ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO 3 local artists will be displaying their work at their annual exhibition in The Gallery, Bow Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2OJ. Judy Harden (watercolours), Alexa Buffery (mixed media) and Sandi Garrett (animal portraits) invite you to the Preview on Friday 1st June 2-8pm then daily to Sunday 10th June from 10am-5pm. 01451 810234. judy@jbharden.plus.net
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22-3 -3 JUNE JUNE LECHLADE ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY & COUNTRY SHOW From classic cars and motor cycles to miniature steam, tractors and much more! Fun fair and Blue Cross Dog Show. Raffle, tombola, boot sales, trade stands and refreshments. Featuring Great Western Youth Band, Britannia Majorettes and Charlbury Morris Dancers. £4 (conc £2, u16s free). Free parking. Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 10am-4pm. Rough Grounds Farm, A361 Burford Road, Lechlade, GL7 3EU. 01993843221. lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk 3 JUNE JUNE LIVE MUSIC IN THE GREAT HALL Medieval and Elizabethan live music in the Great Hall with Pease Pottage. Savour the atmosphere of the Great Hall, transport yourself back in time whilst listening to a variety of medieval and renaissance wind instruments and learn some new dance moves too! Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303. www.berkeley-castle.com 5 JUNE JUNE GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’ss author A . A . Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. 7.45pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 55-10 -10 JUNE JUNE CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL Over 200 events and 80+ free interactive activities, this year’s Festival will explore how our world is connected and divided – from personal relationships, health and language to the law, global politics and the universe. For full details visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 8 JUNE JUNE THE STORY OF THE BEACH BOYS – A TRIBUTE Guaranteed to leave everyone with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and a truly memorable live music experience to cherish, this is a show you do not want to miss. A stunning show of technicolour harmonies with hits including ‘God Only Knows’, ‘Good Vibrations’, ‘I Get Around’ and many more. 7.30pm. £18. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 88-12 -12 JUNE JUNE AETHELFLAED 2018 Aethelflaed was the most powerful woman of the Anglo-Saxon era. Now, 1,100 years after her death, we are celebrating her life and the impact she had on our lives today. Our Warrior Queen festival gives you the chance to find out all about her in our three
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illustrated talks at Blackfriars Priory, take a free guided tour around the city and discover how she influenced the design of the city as we know it today. 28 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2DP. 01452 396 572. www.aethelflaed2018.co.uk 9 JUNE JUNE BARBAR NURSERY OPEN DAY Come and join us for some fun activities and games on Saturday 9th June from 12 noon to 4pm. At BarBar Nursery Stratford Park, Stroud (by the Leisure Centre). For more details call 01453 840474 or email barbar-enquiries@outlook.com www.barbarnursery.co.uk CHURCHDOWN ART GROUP EXHIBITION Summer exhibition taking place at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, GL3 2JH. Doors open at 10am until 5pm. Artists will be demonstrating throughout the day in a variety of mediums. Entry is free and refreshments will be available. SACRED HEARTS’ SUMMER FETE ‘Family Fiesta!’ Noon till 3. Merry go round, bouncy castle, live music, games and stalls, large selection of food and drink. Fun for all the family. Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 9AU. 10 10 JUNE JUNE BISHOP’S CLEEVE STREET FAIR – CELEBRATING RAF100 From 12 noon-4pm. Parades, stalls, entertainment, funfair, Jet Age Museum display and exciting Spitfire Flypast. Folly Gardens Veterinary Practice is organising a Dog Show – entry forms from Folly’s Vets, Badham’s Chemist and George Lewis Footwear. Purchase programmes, to include a raffle ticket for fabulous prizes, from shops along Church Road, Tesco 26/5 & 2/6 and on the day. Money raised will be donated to Jet Age Museum, Air Cadets and Christmas lights. 1122 JUNE JUNE DARKEST HOUR Within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. 7.45pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 12-16 12-16 JUNE JUNE MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Lovingly ripped off from the classic 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the fun-filled irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend that has had audiences roaring in the aisles around the world. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.
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13 13 JUNE JUNE THE BOXCCA AR BOYS The Boxcar Boys have been creating unique original music, weaving together their take on folk songs, klezmer, and traditional jazz, since 2010 and have released 3 albums. 8pm. 01453 755600. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 114-17 4-17 JUNE JUNE FOREST LIVE AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Now in its eighteenth season, Forest Live takes place at 7 fantastic forest locations. The gigs are well known for their eclectic range of international artists, amazing atmosphere and their stunning locations. This year featuring The Script, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Paloma Faith and George Ezra. Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS. 03000 680400. www.forestry.gov.uk 15 15 JUNE JUNE LIVE MUSIC – WALKWAY
Live Music with the Top UK Band Walkway supported by the lovely Suzie. Upstairs at Nailsworth Social Club, Brewery Lane, Nailsworth, GL6 0JQ. From 7.30pm. Tickets required for this event – £10 per ticket. Available from the bar or 07772 210742. 1166 JUNE JUNE PRESTBURY VILLAGE FAYRE & STREET PARTY Join us for fun and entertainment which includes music, BBQ, stalls, children’s games, talent show and belly dancers. Fayre opens at 12 noon until 6pm. Main events; The Burgage, Prestbury G52 3DL . Also involved: The Plough, Royal Oak , St Mary’s Church and WI Hall. For more info: www.prestburyparish.org Volunteers also required – contact Chris on 07741 472252 or email maughanshaw@gmail.com 116-17 6-17 JUNE JUNE ECKINGTON FLOWER FESTIVAL AND OPEN GARDENS 30+ gardens open – some wheel chair friendly, beautiful themed flower display in church, refreshments, free minibus, brass band, dancing, classic cars. Coaches welcome, gardening clubs, groups, elderly. £6pp, children free. www.eckington.info WR10 3AN TWELFTH NIGHT – THE HANDLEBARDS GENTS They tour the country by bike and perform Shakespeare outdoors. Witty, intelligent and fit – one of our highlights of the year. Full details at www.handlebards.com. Painswick Rococo Garden, GL6 6TH. 01452 813204.
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17 JUNE FATHER’S DAY JOUST The fabulous Cavalry of Heroes return to put on an amazing display of heroic action with their joust shows! To warm up his majesty and the crowd, we will have a fantastic falconry flight display, as well as the chance to see and learn more about the birds between their performances. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 01242 602 308. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 19 JUNE THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting 3 signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated. 7.45pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 20-23 JUNE BLACKADDER GOES FORTH (PART 2) Join George, Baldrick, Capatain Darling, General Melchett and Edmund Blackadder as they face the perils of the front! For full details visit kingstheatregloucester.co.uk. The Kings theatre, Kingsbarton Street, Gloucester GL1 1QX. 01452 300130. 21 JUNE SUMMER CRAFT SALE & COFFEE MORNING At the Dolphins Hall, Tetbury. 10am-12.30pm. In aid of Parkinsons UK. MACBETH Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy will see Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff return to the National Theatre to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 23 JUNE LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR 1pm-3.30pm. Visit our Jungle themed Summer Fair with: bouncy castle, Nerf fun, entertainment, raffle, fancy dress and much more. With competitions open to everyone. Visit: www.lakesidechelt.co.uk/PTA for more information. BRITISH SARACENS RUGBY 7s Eight British Saracens Rugby clubs from all over England and Wales will compete for the coveted British Saracens 7s trophy. Free entry for all, BBQ and beer tent. Kick-off 12pm at Cheltenham Saracens RFC, King George V Playing Fields, Brooklyn Road, St Marks, Cheltenham GL51 8DT.
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THE CORRESPONDENTS The Correspondents consist of singer Mr Bruce and producer Chucks. Both growing up in South London, they formed in 2007 and within two years had taken their hioctane, genre-blending dance music from house parties to festival main stages. 9pm. £14 (£17 on the door). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 23 & 30 JUNE CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR Cantores Chamber Choir with String Ensemble presents a varied programme in Cirencester Parish Church on Saturday 23rd June at 7.30pm. The headline work, ‘Music’s Praise’, is a setting of 4 poems for chorus and strings composed by Michael Hurd, born in Gloucestershire in 1928. In 2011, conductor John Holloway set ‘Six Poems of John Drinkwater’, one of the so-called Dymock poets. In contrast, the programme includes three Baroque masterpieces: Handel’s famous coronation anthem ‘Zadok the Priest’, Purcell’s ‘My Heart is Inditing’ and Bach’s ‘Lobet den Herrn’. Tickets £15 via www.cantores.net, Andrew on 01242 573193 or on the door. Concessions available. U16s free. Cantores will present the same programme again on Saturday 30th June in Forthampton Parish Church (near Tewkesbury) at 7.30pm. For tickets telephone 01684 292401. 23-24 JUNE TEWKESBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL More than 60 stalls offering a wealth of local produce including award-winning cheeses, locally reared meat, homemade cakes and pastries, local wine, beer and cider plus much more. Adults £2.50, u14s free. Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG. 01608 652662. visittewkesbury.info/whats-on DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2018 Once you’ve bought your ticket for this event, entrance to all attractions is free! Ride with Thomas and behind other steam and diesel engines on the frequent trains between Cheltenham Racecourse, Winchcombe, Toddington and Broadway. Gates open 9am. Full details at www.gwsr.com. The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT. 01242 621405. 24 JUNE TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON Hollering with all their hearts over a fivestring banjo and a doghouse bass, Truckstop Honeymoon live the life they sing about. Their music combines elements of bluegrass, music hall jazz and straight up rock’n’roll. 8pm. 01453 755600. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk LES MUSICALS Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars; Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) and Rhydian Roberts join forces for the first time ever to create a dramatic and spine
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with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves! Tall Stories returns, bringing this award-winning sequel to life in a magical, musical adaptation. For details 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 66-7 -7 JULY JULY MILEFEST – MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Cotswolds Cotswolds H Hare are TTrail rail 2 2018 018 tto ob be e tthe he ‘‘best best yet’ yet’ Don’t be alarmed if you see a host of giant hares spread across the Cotswolds this summer; the five-foot tall sculptures are the centrepiece of the annual Cotswolds Hare Trail. Now in its fifth year, the Cotswolds’ biggest public art trail will run from Tuesday 22nd May to Sunday 9th September 2018. As in previous years, hundreds of spring hare sculptures will be sponsored by local businesses and attractions, and decorated by local artists before being dotted throughout the Cotswolds for all to enjoy this summer. After the exhibition has f i n i s h e d , t h e s c u l p t u re s w i l l b e brought together for a farewell event, before being auctioned off to raise money for the Cotswolds AONB. Local artist Georgina Bouzyk was pleased to be asked to paint one of the hares for the 2018 trail. Her hare, d e s i g n e d a ro u n d t h e t h e m e o f a Cotswold garden, is sponsored by The Local Answer, so be sure to look out for it!
The Local Answer’s hare, painted by Georgina Bouzyk
Georgina said: “I was inspired by the rambling roses growing up the walls in the summer and the textures and unique colours of Cotswold stone, I felt it made a beautiful combination to i n te r p r e t i n to t h e h a re . W h e n m y sculpture arrived, I also admired the
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shape and form of the hare, so I wanted the design to compliment the shape. “I painted the hare in acrylic paint. I liked the acrylics I used, which were intense in colour and some of the colours had different transparencies, s o I h a d a p l a y i n l a ye r i n g u p t h e colours and experimenting with some bold, block colours. I felt the design needed to be bold and dramatic and eye catching. I treated the hare and the surface as if it were a canvas, which was the best approach really. It also needed to be fully weatherproof, so with an exterior gloss it is tough and can clearly survive any weather, which is really important.” Festival founder and Director, Florence Beetlestone, says the 2018 trail promises to be the biggest yet . She said: “Last year our 104 hares and leverets raised over £60,000 at auction, and we know this year’s trail will be even bigger.” Full story online.
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‘I have seen your motorbike and I think you have travelled to many countries. But I wonder have you been to my country? That is Iran... Please come to my city, Shiraz ’. This tantalising invitation left on her motorbike in London convinces Lois Pryce, t h e a u t h o r o f ‘ R evo l u t i o n a r y Ride’, that she must make this journey. She sets off alone on a 3,000 mile ride from the Turkish border to Shiraz . Her adventures are fascinating and give a real sense of Iran today. Imagine riding a motorbike in the compulsory hijab and a helmet! She meets people from all walks of life and her ride is peppered with incidents, some amusing and others terrifying. Kindness, hospitality and traditions combine with the stories we hear so much of in the UK; corruption, intimidation and the all-seeing eyes of the Revolutionary Guard. Full review online.
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counting down the days to the 2018 Forest Live performances at Westonbirt Arboretum. “We’re incredibly excited for what promises to be another fantastic four days of performances from some of the biggest musical acts in the world,” said Simon. “From our very first concert almost 20 years ago, Forest Live has earned a reputation for being one of the best music festivals in the country. We’re so excited for this year’s event, the performers we’ve booked are sure to put on a real show,” he added. S i m o n , w h o h a s wo r k e d fo r t h e Forestry Commission for 18 years, says the grounds at Westonbirt Arboretum are the perfect setting for the annual music festival. He continued: “Westonbirt Arboretum is a wonderful venue. The bands and performers that have played there have all said how much they’ve enjoyed the experience and atmosphere. “The great thing about Forest Live is the acts we book aren’t competing a g a i n s t o t h e r b a n d s o r p e r fo r m e r s . There’s one main stage and the artists have enough time to perform the set
they want to, rather than rushing against strict time restraints like at some festivals. “Westonbirt Arboretum is such an iconic venue, it’s a real privilege to be a b l e to wo r k h e re . T h e f e e d b a c k we get from visitors is always positive, w h i c h m a k e s a l l t h e h a rd wo r k wo r t h w h i l e . L i k e a n y o u t d o o r e v e n t we’ll be praying that the weather is kind to us, especially when it comes to setting up the stage as things can get q u i te t r i c k y w h e n t h e g r o u n d i s s o f t and muddy.” Forest Live is a nationwide series of concerts, first held in 2001. Acts such as Ed Sheeran, Little Mix , Tom Jones and Jessie J have performed at some o f t h e m o s t w e l l - k n o w n fo r e s t s i n England in recent years. Income generated from ticket sales helps to look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive. The arboretum at Westonbirt lies just a ten-minute drive from the Cotswold town of Tetbury in south Gloucestershire.
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Have you seen these FATCA forms? They are allegedly to establish whether you have any ‘American blood’ in you in terms of business ownership. One simple q u e s t i o n o n a n e m a i l wo u l d s a ve h o u r s o f p a i n a n d stress, but do the banks consider the effect on small businesses of simply rolling these forms out ‘left, right and centre’? No, of course they don’t. It was interesting to read this month of the reasons behind the merger talks between Sainsbury’s and Asda. They are concerned that our shopping habits are changing away from the weekly ‘big shop’, partly due to online ordering, but also as a result of a return to more local shopping. Go on the British public – take a stance and let’s see if we can make the point to even more of these Big Firm bullies.
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P Pete ete JJones ones iiss p part art o off lleading eading racing racing dynasty dynasty It ’s well-known in footballing circles and sport in general that Teddy Sheringham named his house Camp Nou after the Barcelona stadium where he helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1999. What is not quite so well-known is that one-time jockey Pete Jones named his house after the first ever winner he rode in National Hunt Racing , while his ex-jockey father Davy lived at a house in Cheltenham called Ridgeway, which was also named after his first ever winner. Pete Jones, now 77, lives at Rising Bell just outside Winchcombe with his wife Pam – the second house that he has lived in with that name. He is part of a very impressive racing family – one that is still very much involved with the sport today because his son Steve is a racing writer and tipster for The Sun newspaper – and you won’t be surprised to learn that Pete can remember Rising Bell’ss win as if it were yesterday.. “It was at Fontwell Park on 9th November, 1960,” he said without a
moment’s hesitation. “It was a hurdle race and I was riding for Bill Marshall. We went round twice for two miles. It was quite soft ground, not heavy, and going to the last I had a good idea I was going to win. “I made sure he jumped the last and he stayed on. He wasn’t the quickest but he was quick enough that day! I’ve still got the racecard from that meeting.” That was the first of 200 winners that Pete rode in a 16 -year riding
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The red carpet is rolled out regularly in London and other great cities around the world as a welcome for heads of state, VIPs and celebrities at formal events. There is no red carpet at Slaughters United Cricket Club but instead a wonderful green carpet which makes it one of the most stunning grounds in Gloucestershire. And while their carpet is green and not red, the club that play in the heart of the Cotswolds have certainly had their brushes with celebrities in recent years. For a start they are sponsored by Coldplay – yep, the multi awardw i n n i n g b a n d w h o h a ve h a d m o r e hits than many batsmen manage in a season. And two or three years ago they played a 20 -overs match against a P C A M a s te r s X I , t h a t i n c l u d e d t h e likes of Neil Fairbrother, Andy Caddick , Owais Shah, Alex Tudor, Paul Nixon and Simon Jones.
Former Gloucestershire and Kent b a t s m a n S i m o n H i n ks p l ay e d i n a golden age of county cricket. It was an age when there was no IPL , no Big Bash and no T20 Blast – in fact , the only scheduled 20 overs games in those days were organised by c l u b c r i c k e t e r s l o o k i n g f o r a n excuse to have a midweek beer or two! But what made the first class era t h a t H i n ks p l a y e d i n i n t h e 8 0 s a n d early 90s such a standout period was the high quality of players that could be found in pretty much every county cricket team across the land. There were West Indies greats Malcolm M a r s h a l l a n d G o rd o n G re e n i d g e a t H a m p shire, Viv Richards a n d J o e l G a r n e r at Somerset and Imran Simon Hinks
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career which ended in the mid-70s. A life in racing, while by no means a dead cert, was always likely for Pete and his younger brother Thomas – known in the sport as Buck – because their dad Davy, who was widely referred to as DL Jones, was something of a trailblazer back in the day. Born in 1907, Davy ’s interest in horses was sparked at an early age through the shire horses that were kept by his father, who was a haulier. It was an interest that never left him and he became a very good jockey both over jumps and on the Flat. He rode his first winner in the mid1920s – the aforementioned Ridgeway – won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1945, was one of the few jockeys to ride in both the Grand National and the Derby, and was still riding winners well into his 60s, including the Kenya Derby in 1970 when he was 63. Pete was pretty good, too, riding Fortina’s Palace to victory in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham in March 1970. Full story online. Khan and Garth Le Roux at Sussex to name just a few.
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And being the all-action lady that she clearly is, Yvonne set herself the not inconsiderable target of running in the London Marathon 12 months later in 1987. “I told them at the squash club that that was what I wanted to do and they took me for a run up and down a hill,” she laughed. “I was exhausted!” She realised there and then that running 26.2 miles in the most iconic distance race in the world wasn’t just something you could turn up to with a n e w p a i r o f r u n n i n g s h o e s, s o s h e joined the nearby Lingfield Running Club.
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as four others, including the Toronto Marathon. “I ran that with my friend Maggie Elsey, who also runs for Cirencester,” said Yvonne, who used to work for a bank . “She’s Canadian and she always wanted to run that race.” Yvonne’s most recent marathon was in Bournemouth in October which she completed in just over five hours. A n d w h i l e t h a t i s s t i l l a ve r y respectable time, Yvonne is even more proud of the fact that her marathon running has raised so much money for charity over the years. “I’ve helped raise over £150,000,” she said with understandable pride, although it may be that she has now run her last marathon. “I think that’s it,” she admitted. “I’ve come out unscathed. My knees are intact, my hips are intact. You’ve got to know when to quit , that ’s intelligent running.” She’s still out and about running recreationally, of course, and she runs pretty much every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. S h e m ove d u p t o t h i s p a r t o f t h e w o r l d j u s t b e fo r e t h e t u r n o f t h e century when her husband was moved here for his work . “The first thing I did was join the local running club,” she laughed. Full story online.
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