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Welcome Welcome ttoo June June ... ... 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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Charnwood House Nursing Home specialises in caring for elderly people, younger people with a physical disability and people with dementia. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Highest standards of nursing care provided.
Owned and managed by Wotton Rise Nursing Home Ltd ● Residents always treated with dignity and respect ● Registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day providing personal and nursing care ● Freshly prepared home cooked food from a menu of residents’ choice ● Activity programme to include regular external entertainers ● Attractive patio and garden for residents ● Close to shops ● Wheelchair access throughout the home ●
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W Wild ild Boar Boar o off G Gloucestershire loucestershire Here in Gloucestershire, we have the most extensive population of feral wild boar in the UK . However, it has not always been this way. By the arrival of the 17th century, wild boar had been hunted to extinction. The population was given another chance between the 1990s and 2004, as some farm reared boar had escaped, and others had been illegally released near the Wye Valley. The two groups of boar mated, and today the population of the feral wild boar is now thriving at an estimated 1200 in the Forest of Dean alone.
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originate from eastern Europe. The other type of boar you may see will have a lighter brown coat , which t y p i c a l l y o r i g i n a te s f r o m w e s t e r n Europe. Male boar have tusks averaging a r o u n d 6 c m i n l e n g t h w h i c h t h ey use as tools, or weapons if they feel under threat . Female boar can breed up to two times a year, each time averaging around five piglets.
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see them foraging for food together. The eyesight of a boar is not very good, so they rely heavily on their s e n s e o f s m e l l . T h ey d o t h i s b y using their snouts, often turning up the soil to find food and leaving apparent tracks to where they have b e e n . T h e i r d i et i s p r i m a r i l y m a d e u p o f p l a n t m a t te r s u c h a s s e e d s, fruits and leaves, but they are also known to eat small mammals, insects and eggs.
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A Andiamo ndiamo LLecco! ecco! Let’s go to Lecco, ‘Alpine Town of the Year ’ in 2013, and an understatedat the but-delightful gem south-eastern end of Northern Italy’s Lake Como. It ’s only an hour ’s train ride or drive from Bergamo or Milan before you check in at one of Lecco’s diverse accommodations. Will it be the salmon pink post-modern-meetsstealth-fighter NH Lecco Pontevechio on Via Azzone, the romantic B&B Il Lago Dipinto, or the Hotel Villa Giulia Ristorante Al Terrazzo? Lecco’s delights await...
Perfect P erfect ffor or a ccharming, harming, rreasonably easonably p priced riced b break reak Lecco may not be as well-known as Como – an hour ’s drive west along Strada Statale 36 – or even Varenna – 30 minutes north of Lecco, near the convergence of the lake’s arms. They may even be better bases for longer holidays spent exploring the lake. But f o r a n u t te r l y c h a r m i n g , ve r y reasonably priced short break , Lecco offers the others’ character, scenery a n d cu l i n a r y d e l i g h t s w h i l e b e i n g quieter. And with the Trenitalia line through to w n , M i l a n , B e r g a m o a n d o t h e r attractions to the south are easily Page 12
reached. Alternatively, head north to explore Varenna and the cobbled lanes and alleys of the lake’s lovely lakeside villages. You could even daytrip to Switzerland’s gorgeous Val Poschiavo.
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and Giuseppe Garibaldi’s monument. For cycling fans, hire some wheels and enjoy leisurely lakeside rides. By the way, the Giro di Lombardia finishes in Lecco on 13th October 2018. We loved Lecco and will visit again. Will 2018 or 2019 be the year you follow in Mark Twain’s footsteps and visit? Of course, as he recounted in ‘Innocents Abroad’, he only passed through en route to Bergamo. Naturally, we recommend that you spend longer here. Consigliato! The Local Answer
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. For details visit 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 craft activities include an extra charge to cover material costs. 10.30am. Free event (normal admission applies). Chedworth Roman Villa, Chelt 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 Join us for a whole week of spring fun with lots to learn and plenty to keep you entertained. 9.30am-5.30pm. Included with admission. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge CHANGING COMMUNITIES – CHANGING PERCEPTIONS Photography Exhibition by students from the University of Gloucestershire. Students explored the theme of migration and were asked to work collaboratively with their subjects to produce photographs and accompanying interpretation. Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX. gloucestercathedral.org.uk 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 1-2 JUNE GRAFFITI STREET, THE MUSICAL As Spectro begins filming for his documentary on the people living within an inner-city street, he quickly realises that not everything is as it seems. Slowly their stories begin to unravel around him, but can he cope with the secrets he has exposed? 7.30pm. £10 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk
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1-3 JUNE WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL Over 100 acts performing across four stages, plus music, dance and arts workshops, a circus school and a programme of talks, debates and comedy for all ages. 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 2 JUNE BLACK MAGIC: THE LITTLE MIX SHOW A highly energetic tribute show with live vocals and commercial pop-video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike. There are lots of added extras including dance competitions, free giveaways and even a meet and greet with the girls after the show! 3pm & 7pm. From £13. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org LOVE LETTERS Join us for a performance of AR Gurney’s play ‘Love letters’, with Two’s Company (John Horton and Pauline Beale). 7pm. £8. All proceeds for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. 01452 731422. Nature in Art, Twigworth, GL2 9PA. natureinart.org.uk COMEDY NIGHT Fans of funny and beer will be in their element at our Comedy Night, with a brilliant comedy line-up and our awardwinning beers on tap. Food also available to purchase on the night! £8pp in advance, £10 on the door. 6pm. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, GL17 0NG. 01452 830 222. www.hillsidebrewery.com 2-3 JUNE LECHLADE ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY & COUNTRY SHOW From classic cars and motor cycles to miniature steam, tractors and much more! Fun fair, Blue Cross Dog Show, raffle, stands tombola, and refreshments. 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. 01993 843221. lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk 3 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
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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 GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s 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 5-10 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 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 that will take your breath away 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 8-12 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 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 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.
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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 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. 12 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 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. 13 JUNE THE BOXCAR BOYS The Boxcar Boys create unique original music, weaving together their take on folk songs, klezmer, and traditional jazz. 8pm. 01453 755600. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 14-17 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
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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. MOTHING EVENING IN STRATFORD PARK Join Mike McCrea for mothing adventures in the park! We’ll be sugaring the trees and seeing which species are active with the help of a moth lamp on the edge of the woodland. Wear sturdy shoes/boots, bring a torch and meet outside the Museum. Free. All welcome, but children must be supervised by parents or carers. 8.30pm. Museum in the Park , Stratford Park , Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AF. 01453 763394. museuminthepark.org.uk CINDERELLA Ballet Cymru presents a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairy tale. 7.30pm. From £14.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 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 DARKSIDE – THE PINK FLOYD SHOW A tribute to the music of Britain’s greatest progressive rock band. Seven musicians will deliver a show with empathy and
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19 19 JUNE 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 three 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. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 119-23 9 -23 JUNE JUNE LOVE FROM A STRANGER A whirlwind romance with a handsome and charming stranger sweeps Cecily Harrington off her feet and she recklessly abandons her old life to settle in the remote and blissful surroundings of a country cottage. However, her newfound love is not all that he seems. For details visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 20 -23 JUNE JUNE 20-23 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 21 JUNE JUNE SUMMER CRAFT SALE & COFFEE MORNING At the Dolphins Hall, Tetbury. 10am12.30pm. 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. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 2233 JUNE 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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2233 JUNE JUNE 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 dance music from house parties to festival main stages. 9pm. £14 (£17 on the door). 01453 760900. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 223-24 3-24 JUNE 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 have 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. 2244 JUNE 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 Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) and Rhydian Roberts join forces for the first time ever to create a dramatic and spine tingling concert. With smash hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, including Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Blood Brothers, Wicked, The Lion King and many more… 7.30pm. From £24.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA . 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk CHELTENHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA : SUMMER CONCERT 2018 Join them for their final performance of this season which will be filled with gentle and charming music, not without joy and passion, and includes a rarely heard piece for saxophone and orchestra. 3pm. £12. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL52 3JE. 0844 576 2210. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 2255 JUNE JUNE THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Prepare for a musical and
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emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 27 JUNE JUNE 27 ROMEO & JULIET – THE HANDLEBARDS LADIES Visiting us for the first time last year, the Ladies were a very popular addition to our programme – and of course we’re having them back! Fingers crossed for another idyllic evening’s weather like 2017. Full details at www.handlebards.com. Painswick Rococo Garden, GL6 6TH. 01452 813204. 227-30 7-30 JUNE JUNE THE FULL MONTY While spying on their wives at a ‘Girls’ Night Out,’ a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. Raising money for cancer charities and other notable causes. 7pm. For full details visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 01285 648255. 28 28 JUNE JUNE DUSTY & THE SHADE OF THE 60S Celebrating the life and music of the legendary Dusty Springfield. They take you on a journey through the artists and writers who worked with Dusty over a 30+ year career including hits such as ‘Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Downtown’. 7.30pm. From £17.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 2299 JUNE JUNE THE MILL ON THE FLOSS In this fluid and visceral re-imagining, Helen Edmundson turns George Eliot’s unforgettable story of first love, sibling rivalry and regret into a wonderfully theatrical examination of the psyche of one of classic literature’s most charismatic heroines. For full details visit www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW. 0333 666 3366. STOP! THE PLAY Five neurotic actors, one stressed Stage Manager, a crazed director, an invisible playwright and an escaped monkey are desperately rehearsing the world’s worst play, which keeps being rewritten. And every rewrite is more hilariously terrible than the one before. For full details visit kingstheatregloucester.co.uk. The Kings theatre, Kingsbarton Street, Gloucester GL1 1QX. 01452 300130. HILLSIDE BREWERY TAP – OPEN MIC NIGHT Come along to our monthly brewery tap – we will be hosting an open mic night, so
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entertain or be entertained! Just turn up and plug in. Free event, all welcome! Beer on tap and food to purchase. Families welcome and dogs (on a lead). 6pm. Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, GL17 0NG. 01452 830 222. www.hillsidebrewery.com 30 30 JUNE JUNE PROMS IN THE PARK Commemorating the end of WWI. Bring a picnic and enjoy: ABBA ‘Revival’ Tribute act, Rock Choir, Lydbrook band and much more. Adults £10, u16s free. The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL . 01594 822607. Full details at lydbrookband.co.uk 33-5 -5 JULY JULY THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’ss 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 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 6-7 6-7 JULY 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. 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
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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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long as I can remember,” said Jemima. “ I g r e w u p a ro u n d t h e m w h e n m y father ran the centre here. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to make a career out of helping protect these incredible birds,” she added. Jemima continued: “It ’s an enormously satisfying job. We’re fo r t u n a te to h av e a t r u l y wo n d e r f u l team of staff and volunteers who ensure everything runs smoothly. The staff all have a natural affinity with the birds. You can’t succeed in this job unless you have a real passion for care
and conservation. It ’s a total d e l i g h t t o b e wo r k i n g w i t h t h e s e wo n d e r f u l a n i m a l s, sometimes they ’re a lot easier to g e t o n w i t h t h a n h u m a n beings! “We’re fully committed to providing visitors with the best possible experience. Our staff and vo l u n te e r s a re so knowledgeable and are always k e e n to a n sw e r a n y q u e s t i o n s o u r visitors have.” One of the most popular events that takes place at the centre are the daily flying exhibitions which give visitors t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to s e e t h e magnificent spectacle of a bird of prey in full flight. “It’s always exciting when we get to fly our birds. Visitors get the opportunity to get up-close to them and really see them in all their glory. It’s always a great thrill seeing them in flight. Each bird is different, you learn to pick up on their traits.” Full story online.
Forest Forest b brewery rewery rracking acking up up the the awards awards Nestled in the countryside outside the Forest of Dean village of Longhope is Holly Bush Farm, home to one of the leading breweries in Gloucestershire. Hillside Brewery was established back in 2014, and in the four years since opening has won numerous awards for its beers and lagers. Last year the brewery beat a host of Gloucestershire based businesses to the title of ‘Food or Drink Business of the Year’ at the 2017 Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards. Paul Williamson, manager of Hillside Brewery, says even being nominated came as a pleasant surprise. “Winning the award last year was a huge honour, especially when you consider all the amazing local producers in Gloucestershire that were nominated, said Paul. “To get an accolade like that , in the infancy of our business, was a huge shock ,” he added. Paul was working in the automobile
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committed to producing a product that we can be proud of. There’s no point doing anything unless you’re fully committed to it. We’re absolutely over the moon as to how things are going. We love what we do, we love the business we’re in, and the local area is just a great place to be working.” Any successful workplace relies on committed staff, and Hillside Brewery is certainly no exception. Paul continued: “You’re in work for a long time, so we try and have as much fun as we can. We want our team to look forward to coming to work . It does help that we’re surrounded by beer all day! “For us the most important thing we strive for is quality and consistency. We work hard to create a well-balanced beer that tastes the same every time. We never sell anything we’re not prepared to drink ourselves.” Full story online.
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This month the roses come into t h e i r ow n a n d i t i s m y b e l i e f t h a t every garden should have roses in it. My favourite no-nonsense rose for climbing is the ‘Blush Noisette’, as it is really healthy with lovely small, pale pink scented flowers that carry on from May till October, and needs virtually no pruning. I a l s o l ov e R o s a ‘ G e r t r u d e J e k y l l ’ w h i c h i s s m o t h e re d w i t h t h e m o s t deliciously scented pink flowers. The pink colour is a wonderful foil for b r i g h t b l u e. ‘ M o r n i n g g l o r y ’ (ipomoea), which is a climbing annual, looks lovely growing through i t w i t h i t s g l o r i o u s b l u e f l owe r s, o r o n e of t h e b l u e c l e m at i s l i k e ‘Ascotiensis’ with large blue flowers from June to September. Make sure you deadhead your roses by snapping off the dead flowers so they will put more energy into new flowers. Don’t worry about trying to deadhead huge ramblers, as they only flower once on the whole, and life is too short!
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Outdoor O utdoor lighting lighting T h e re a re s o m a n y o u td o o r l i g h t i n g solutions you can pick from. Whether it ’s gorgeous solar bulbs hanging in trees and branches, fabulous festoon lights draped from pergolas, or lots of solar lights dotted in pots and plants, be sure to add more and more. Create a beautiful spot by twisting a string of white lights around trees or shrubs. Not only will this create an enchanting place to sit in the e ve n i n g s, b u t i t w i l l b e c h a r m i n g to look at from inside your home. For something even more special, add an old lantern or chandelier above your pergola, style with faux greenery and a d d c a n d l e s to l i g h t w h e n t h e d ay turns to dusk . Enjoy the sunshine!
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Pierre Jeannes, Vice-President of Operations for Drain Doctor, congratulated Ruth on her award, saying: “Ruth has been remarkable over the past few months to keep the franchise up and running despite all the encounters that she has come up against. No-one else I know could have coped as well as Ruth and we are proud that she is part of our Dwyer Group family. Not only is she a fantastic representation of Drain Doctor ’s values, but she still manages to keep the business operating so steadfastly. A big congratulations!”
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Nobody likes a bully. These days they come in all shapes and sizes, not just the big guy in the playground or the teenage gang. There’s cyber and verbal bullying to cope with too, but Money Matters is most concerned with the subject of financial bullying. It’s not a new topic, but it shows no signs of letting up. It’s the big, bad company that doesn’t care whether or not you leave them; they’ll always find someone else to take your place and there’s nothing you can do about it.
D Dictating ictating tterms erms w without ithout cconsidering onsidering tthe he ssupplier’s upplier’s ccircumstances ircumstances Dictating terms that take no consideration of the circumstances of the supplier is one of their worst h a b i t s . A g o o d f r i e n d o f m i n e r u n s h i s ow n s m a l l b u s i n e ss , j u s t h i m , n o t ev e n t h e d o g . H i s c a s h f l o w d e p e n d s e n t i re l y o n h i m b e i n g p a i d fo r t h e w o r k h e does when he does it, not months later. He works for a few big companies, none of which ever pays him on t i m e. T h ey te l l h i m h o w m a n y d a y s c re d i t t h e y a r e going to take then proceed to double it in reality. My friend was recently told by one company that the terms were being extended from 60 to 90 days. He says he would be happy if they honoured 90 days because they haven’t ever done so thus far! This column has often documented the lack of p e r s o n a l c a re a n d a t t e n t i o n a f fo rd e d t o s m a l l businesses by the High Street banks. They would rather bow and scrape to the US tax authorities and their FATCA forms, that are completely unintelligible, than they would call up a small business proprietor to see if he or she needed any help with their business.
B Banks anks d don’t on’t consider consider the the effect effect o on n ssmall mall b businesses usinesses 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. The Local Answer
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Future Future iiss b bright right ffor or CColeford oleford b bowlers owlers Coleford Bowling Club are on an upward curve after coming through two or three tough years. The club, which this year are 95 years old, had to leave their green in Victoria Road four years ago when they were unable to renew their lease. For three years they moved in with Royal Forest of Dean, the club just up the road from them in the small market town. Coleford were very grateful for the s u p p o r t o f t h e i r n e i g h b o u r s, o f course, but they were even happier when they were able to negotiate a new 50 -year lease which meant they could go ‘home’ at the start of last season. And things are certainly picking up. Membership is on the rise – “It’s close to 40 now,” said club secretary Brian Holloway – and they are hoping it will get back up to the 50 or 60 mark in the future. It ’ss taken plenty of hard graft , of course, and when 78-year-old Brian spoke to The Local Answer, he was
A driving driving force force W h e n M a r k Ro b i n s o n b e c a m e chairman of Lydney Golf Club a couple of years ago, it was a role for which he was pretty well suited. He was captain of the club in 2012 after serving as vice-captain the previous year and he was also c h a i r m a n of t h e j u n i o r s e c t i o n at Lydney Town Football Club for three or four years back in the day when his three oldest boys – Martyn, James and Philip – were coming through the ranks. So he had a fair idea of what to expect when he took on the top role at the golf club, a golf club he has been a member of for the past 12 or 13 years. The 47-year-old, who first took up golf close on 40 years ago, started playing at Lydney a lot more when his youngest son Jack , now 19, became interested in the sport when he was eight or nine.
Coleford’s Grant Baldwin, orange sleeves, is a Middleton Cup player. Picture: Pete Langley
working up at the club in preparation for the new season. The bowls season is now in full swing but in the weeks leading up to the new season there was clearly plenty to do. “The club were neglected for three years so we’ve had to work very hard to get the club back to where they were,” said Brian. Brian is one of those who has done “ I b e c a m e t h e j u n i o r o rg a n i s e r f o r two or three years,” said Robinson, w h o h a s b e e n o n e of t h e d r i v i n g forces at the club for a good number of years now.
Golden Golden era era of of ccricket ricket 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 b y c l u b c r i c k e te r s l o o k i n g for an excuse to have a midweek beer or two! But what made the first class era that Hinks p l aye d i n i n t h e 8 0 s and early 90s such a standout period was t h e h i g h q u a l i t y of players that could be Simon Hinks found in pretty much
so much good work to ensure that the club are right back on their feet again. A Londoner, he had never played bowls before moving to this part of the world with his wife Joan – a Forester – 17 years ago. Within two years he was Coleford’s secretary and it ’s a position he has held to this day. “I can’t get rid of the job,” he laughed. And while he cares very much about Coleford BC, he’s also keen that others get their fair share of credit for helping the club turn the corner. “Cliff Davis is the club captain,” added Brian. “He’ss a pretty good player. “He’s probably been captain for 10 years – like all committee members you tend to keep a job for life! “And Jan and Frank Melhuish do an awful lot for the club as well, along with Andy Griffin, who has worked so hard with the green team.” Full story online. every county cricket team across the land.
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Paul Paul M Morris orris h has as h had ad a ppassion assion ffor or rugby rugby ffor or 440-odd 0 odd yyears 0ears Paul Morris can be feisty, very feisty. You need a certain edge of course if yo u a re t o s u r v i ve i n c l u b r u g b y i n Gloucestershire for as long as he has – some 40 years – firstly as a player with Old Patesians, then as a coach with the Pats, Cheltenham North, Coney Hill and Cinderford United and now as director of rugby at Cinderford. B u t w h i l e a g o o d n u m b e r o f r u g by people over the years can testify that Morris isn’t backwards in coming forwards on occasion, either on or off t h e p i t c h , t h e re i s d e f i n i t e l y a n o t h e r side to the 56 -year-old that doesn’t always get seen. Morris is one of those old-fashioned, straightforward people. What you see i s w h a t yo u g e t a n d i f h e l i k e s a n d re s p e c t s y o u , h e l i k e s a n d r e s p e c t s you. So while he talks warmly about his parents and the influence they h av e h a d o n h i m , h e i s a l s o ve r y generous when talking about former team-mates, former clubs and past opponents. M o r r i s h a s a p a ss i o n fo r r u g by a n d that passion was motivated by a desire to impress his dad Derek , who was then headmaster at Sandford School in Seven Springs, and who he describes as his “inspiration”. “I was the middle one of three c h i l d re n , ” h e s a i d . “ My b r o t h e r N i c k was the oldest and I also have a sister, Helen, so I wasn’t the oldest boy and I wasn’t the only daughter! “I somehow needed to get my dad’s attention. I wanted to impress him and the way I did it was through rugby.” And he certainly did that during a playing career with Old Pats which saw him involved in five promotions in the 1990s and early noughties as well as that never-to-be-forgotten day at Twickenham in 2001 when the club wo n t h e R F U I n te r m e d i a te Cu p a t Twickenham with a 25-24 win over Blaydon. By then Morris, a scrum-half back in the day, was assistant coach to player/coach Chris Raymond, the former Gloucester forward. That was the start of a coaching j o u r n ey t h a t h a s a l s o s e e n h i m t a k e
charge of Gloucestershire Under-20s – guiding them to two county championship t r i u m p h s – a s we l l a s t h e senior county side, a post he relinquished in 2015. By then he had become well-established at Cinderford, the go-ahead Forest of Dean club that had been on the up under ex-Gloucester star Andy Deacon. Morris was approached by R i c h a rd M o r g a n to r u n t h e club’s United team and he s a i d : “ I e n j o ye d i t b e c a u s e I was left alone to build something. “ I e n j oy e d wo r k i n g w i t h Deacs and I enjoyed putting in an organisation under the first team for the benefit of the first team. We linked up the Stags and the Bucks with the semi-professional arm.”
IItt w wasn’t asn’t a all ll p plain lain ssailing ailing for for M Morris orris at at tthe he cclub lub It was a system that worked well although it wasn’t all plain sailing for Morris at the club. “In 2014 all the coaches were dismissed just before the Combination Cup final,” Morris said. “We had to reapply for our jobs.” Fortunately for Morris, his good work was recognised and he got his old job back . But while that was good news, the flagship team were enduring some not so good times around this period. After two or three directors of rugby had tried and failed to arrest a slide down towards the lower reaches of N a t i o n a l O n e o ve r t h e p r ev i o u s t w o seasons, the club asked Morris in late November 2015 to take on the top job. “There was a lot of uncertainty at the club,” said Morris, “and it wasn’t a job I wanted. “The club rang me up and asked me what I thought they should do. I took t h e 1 s t s a n d t h e U n i te d to E s h e r t h e following Saturday. I had to position myself so I could watch both games!” Morris took on the top job, initially for
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a month and then until the end of the season. A n d e ve n t h o u g h t h e c l u b w e r e relegated to National Two South, he was given the job permanently at the start of the 2016/17 campaign. “I think I’ve got better with age,” he said. “All the rugby experiences I’ve had groomed me for this role.” That would certainly appear to be the case because after two seasons at the l o w e r l ev e l , M o r r i s h a s j u s t h e l p e d mastermind the club’s return to N a t i o n a l O n e a f te r a re m a r k a b l e season that saw them win 29 of their 30 league games. So where does it rank in Morris’ list of achievements? “It ranks highly,” he said. “It doesn’t m a tc h t h e e m o t i o n o f a c u p f i n a l b e c a u s e t h at i s a o n e - of f b u t t h i s i s huge because of all the planning that has gone into it with the coaches Adam Balding, Clive Stuart-Smith, S t a n l ey and R i c h a rd A n d re w Planchant.” A n d t h e g o o d n ew s fo r C i n d e r fo r d supporters is that Morris will be at the club for a while yet. “I’ve committed to the club for another two years, with the option of a third year in a slightly watered down version,” he said. Full story online.
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