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W Welcome elcome 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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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!
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CCharacteristics haracteristics o off W Wild ild B Boar oar Wild boar are feral animals and must always be treated with c a u t i o n a n d re s p e c t . O n s p o t t i n g t h e s e a n i m a l s, t h e f i r s t t h i n g yo u will most likely notice is the colour of their bristle-like hair. Piglets have brown and cream stripes, and at a r o u n d fo u r m o n t h s o l d t h e y w i l l l o s e t h e s t r i p e s, a n d t h e h a i r w i l l g r ow a s h a d e o f r e d . W h e n t h e y reach adulthood, the average boar weighs about 90kg. Some adult boar have very dark , a l m o st b l a c k h a i r a n d u s u a l l y © Kerry Palmer
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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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Churchdown Tennis Club are looking to the future and hoping to attract new players. The club have roughly 40 members who play on two hard courts b e h i n d t h e m a i n C h u r c h d ow n S o c i a l Club, which is opposite the Old Elm pub. The courts are not visible from the r o a d , s o eve n l o c a l s m a y n o t k n ow they are there! And the future for this ‘hidden gem’ is very much the next generation of p l a ye r s w h o c a n h e l p d r i ve t h e c l u b forward. “The junior section is a big thing for us,” said club captain Mike Speke.
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w i c k et k e e p e r A l a n K n ot t , a n d b ot h were still playing when Hinks was breaking into the county side. “It was a great honour to play in the same side as Deadly and Knotty,” said Hinks, now 57 and coach at Gloucester City Winget . “They were outstanding players.” There were other good players as well at Kent in the early 80s such as Bob Woolmer and Chris Tavare, and in those early days it was a battle for the left-handed Hinks to establish himself in the side. It didn’t help that every attack he came up against had at least one and very often two international fast bowlers, but though it was tough Hinks is glad that he played at the time he did. “It was a great experience,” he said, “and a privilege even though it was a steep learning curve. It was fairly hairy at times. If you look at county attacks today, very rarely do you see an overseas fast bowler.” Full story online. Old Patesians, then as a coach with the Pats, Cheltenham North, Coney Hill a n d C i n d e r fo rd U n i t e d a n d n o w a s director of rugby at Cinderford. But while a good number of rugby people over the years can testify that Morris isn’t backwards in coming forwards on occasion, there is definitely another side to the 56-yearold that doesn’t always get seen. Morris is one of those old-fashioned, straightforward people. What you see is what you get. S o w h i l e h e t a l ks warmly about his p a re n t s a n d t h e influence they have had on him, he is a l s o ve r y g e n e r o u s when tal king about former team-mates, fo r m e r c l u b s a n d Paul Morris past opponents. For full versions of all these stories and more visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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Fidler Fidler aand nd sson on p playing laying ffor or ffun un It was the photo that Rob Fidler always wanted. It was taken by The Local Answer in mid-April and shows him leaving a r u g by f i e l d w i t h h i s s o n B e n a f te r t h e two of them had played 80 minutes of rugby together. “I’ve been hanging on for dear life to have a couple games with him,” laughed the one-time Gloucester second row who is now 43. “I’ve watched him play a lot and I’ve coached him a bit as well but I always wanted to play with him. This was the first time.” The opportunity came in an end-ofseason Cheltenham Combination Minor Cup – a game that Old Patesians 4ths won against Gloucestershire Police to book their place in the final. Young Ben, a pupil at Balcarras Sixth Form, turned 17 in February which meant he was eligible for senior rugby. And like his dad he plays in the second row. He can also play at six – he plays for Old Pats Colts – so how good is he? “He’s getting there,” said his dad. “It was a nice little day against the Police, it was good fun.” S o h o w d i d F i d l e r a n d F i d l e r wo r k together on the pitch? “He was running and I was walking,” laughed Fidler senior. “I don’t jump at the lineout either, so we just lifted him. I was shouting the orders and he was carrying them out!” That’s just as it should be, of course, and Ben couldn’t have had a better teacher than his dad who played toplevel club rugby for well over 10 years and also won two caps for England. There was always a good chance that Rob Fidler was going to be a mighty fine rugby player of course because his dad John was a colossus in Gloucester ’s second row from the early 70s through to the mid-80s, a period when he also played four times for England. “Nothing is ever guaranteed but obviously rugby is in the family,” said Fidler. “But if the path wasn’t paved, the old chap would have paved it for me!” A product of Cheltenham College, Fidler was clearly a very good schoolboy rugby player – he represented England
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entry. Good parking, set in the beautiful grounds of Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. SatNav Postcode: GL2 9PG. ROMAN MAY HOLIDAY Enjoy seasonal craft activities. 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 additional charge to cover the cost of materials. 10.30am. Free event (normal admission applies). Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890256. MINI BEAST WEEK Find out more 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, Gloucestershire, 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, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900. www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/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. The projects illustrate the diversity of migrant’s stories
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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 1-3 JUNE WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL The UK’s favourite family festival with 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, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. 3pm & 7pm. From £13. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org LOVE LETTERS A great way to spend a summer evening. 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, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA. natureinart.org.uk COMEDY NIGHT Fans of funny and beer will be in their element at our Comedy Night, with a brilliant line-up and our award-winning 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, motor cycles, collections and miniature steam to tractors, classic
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14-16 & 220-23 0 -23 JJUNE UNE 14-16 GUYS AND DOLLS A romantic comedy involving some unlikely New York couples: a high-rolling gambler and a beautiful missionary, a showgirl dreaming of the straight-and-narrow and a crap-game manager who is not an organiser! The show tells of Nathan Detroit’s efforts to find a new place to hold his illegal, but notorious, crap-game. When the police find out about their chosen venue, Nathan quickly has to find a new home for the game. Full details at cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW. 0333 666 3366. 1155 JUNE JUNE LIVE MUSIC – WALKWAY
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MOTHING EVENING IN STR RA ATFORD 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 information: www.prestburyparish.org Volunteers also required – contact Chris on 07741 472252 or email maughanshaw@gmail.com
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Spring has arrived at The Bird and Deer Park! everything is brimming with life. The breeding season is in full swing as ducklings hatch and the deer prepare to calve – it’s all go! Since the arrival of the New Visitor Centre, the park has become ever more popular and never more so than for children’s parties. Parents can meet their guests in the centre prior to enjoying their child’s birthday in the famous Gypsy Caravan or the stunning Mad Hatter ’s Marquee. Both locations have been designed with both parents and children in mind, so if you’re looking for a full day out with nature then look no further. Where else can you be surrounded by wildlife in all its forms but still have all the trimmings for that special day? For more information on Birthday Bookings please call 01452 812727 or visit our website at www.thebirdpark .com
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16 JUNE AN INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CALLIGRAPHY A workshop for anyone wishing to develop their skills. Enjoy learning this popular style based on the graceful Copperplate Script, and adapting it to a more personal handwriting feel. A brush pen, pen holder, nib, ink and worksheets will be provided, all to take home with you. Led by David Simons. 10am-1pm. £30. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 16-17 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, this is one of our highlights of the year. For full details visit www.handlebards.com. Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick, 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 be having 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. sudeleycastle.co.uk THE LINDSAY MARTIN GROUP The Lindsay Martin Group began in 2017, influenced by the Cool Jazz of June Christy and the West Coast sounds of Chet Baker. They add contemporary twists inspired by jazz fusion artists such as Jacob Collier, Vulfpeck, Julian Lage and Cyrille Aimee. Expect an upbeat and varied set with standards from Rogers & Hart, Cole Porter and the Gershwin brothers. 4pm. £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org 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 three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of
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23 23 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. 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 223-24 3-24 JUNE JUNE TEWKESBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL A weekend of fun and foodie delights. 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. Featuring a cookery theatre with live demonstrations from local chefs and experts. 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 not only with Thomas but also behind other steam and diesel engines, including Daisy, on the frequent trains between Cheltenham Race Course, Winchcombe, Toddington and Broadway.. Gates open at 9am. For full details visit www.gwsr.com. The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT. 01242 621405. 24 24 JUNE JUNE COLEFORD GRAND PRIX The Coleford Grand Prix (soapbox derby) brings a new high adrenaline perspective to the Coleford 2018 events programme! The Coleford Grand Prix is being organised by Coleford Town Council working closely in conjunction with the Brockweir CIC who run the annual Brake for the Border Soapbox Derby in September. 8.30am. For full details visit colefordgrandprix.co.uk Coleford Grand Prix, TIC, 4 Lords Hill, Coleford, GL16 8BD. 07801 650977. TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON Hollering with all their hearts over a fivestring banjo and a doghouse bass, Truckstop Honeymoon live the life they
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sing about. Touring across three continents with four kids and a truck load of songs, Katie and Mike West tell stories about the strangeness of everyday life. 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 28 28 JUNE JUNE DUSTY & THE SHADE OF THE 60S Celebrating the life and music of one of the most iconic female artistes of our time. They take you on a journey through the artists and writers who worked with Dusty over her 30+ year career; including hits by Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Aretha Franklin and performing popular songs 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 29 29 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. TOTALLY TINA This show brings the spectacle and energy of Tina’s live concerts to her fans, courtesy of talented Justine Riddoch and a superb cast of vocalists, musicians and dancers. Featuring exciting set changes, flamboyant costumes and pulsating dance routines. For details visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. HILLSIDE BREWERY TAP – OPEN MIC NIGHT Come along to our monthly brewery tap – we will be hosting an open mic night, so entertain or be entertained! Just turn up and plug in. Free event, all welcome! As with every brewery tap we will have our beer on tap, 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
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2299 JUNE JUNE – 1 JJULY ULY GLOUCESTER ZIP WIRE The ZIP wire will run about 1,100 feet from TK Maxx Northgate Street, along Southgate Street to Kimbrose Triangle outside Topoly’s restaurant just before the Kyneburgh Tower sculpture. The ride promises real excitement for adrenaline junkies, thrill seekers and for those wanting a different view of the beautiful historic city. It is estimated that riders will reach speeds of about 40 mph, soaring above the roof tops at heights of over 100 feet above the ground. £29.95 per person. For full details visit www.gloucesterbid.uk/zipwire/ 3300 JUNE JUNE PROMS IN THE PARK Commemorating the end of WWI. Bring your picnic and enjoy: ABBA ‘Revival’ Tribute act, Rock Choir, Lydbrook band and more! Adults £10, u16s free. The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL . 01594 822607. Full details at lydbrookband.co.uk 3300 JUNE JUNE – 1 JJULY ULY PEPPA PIG WEEKEND Peppa & George will be visiting on 30th June and 1st July. The park is open as usual with the characters appearing at set times. The pen will be set up on the golf field next to the marquee and the characters will come out for 40 minutes each time. Full details at www.cattlecountry.co.uk Cattle Country Adventure Park , Berkeley Heath Farm, GL13 9EW. 01453 810510. 66-7 -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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An iimportant An mportant p part art o off tthe he B Blackfriars lackfriars and a nd Q Quayside uayside a area rea transformation transformation The development of the Prison site is an important part of the transformation of the Blackfriars and Quayside area, coming on top of the student accommodation being built on the Barbican site, the recladding of Shire Hall and the demolition of the County Council’s Quayside House (next to the Prison) ready for development. Some people would have liked to see the main block converted to a hotel along the lines of the Malmaison in Oxford. We certainly need more hotel bed spaces in the city centre and we have plans to provide them on other sites. But the room rates in Gloucester are currently much lower than Oxford, making it difficult to get the figures to s t a c k u p f o r a h o t e l d eve l o p m e n t . O t h e r s h a v e a s k e d why it couldn’t be a tourist attraction based on the old castle. If the castle had still been standing, it would be the most amazing attraction, but people wouldn’t pay good money in sufficient numbers to look at a hole in the ground. It will take a little while for City & Country to satisfy the various conditions of their planning consent and to make sure the scheme works commercially. In the meantime, Jailhouse Tours will continue to run escorted t r i p s a r o u n d t h e s i t e. W h e n i t d o e s s t a r t , t h e development could take around five years to complete. When the site was Gloucester Castle, it had Royal residents such as Henry I and Edward II. As a prison it housed more notorious types including Fred West. When it moves on to its next evolution, there will be hundreds of new residents, who will be choosing to be living there rather than being detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure. @ @cllrpauljames cllrpauljames
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G Gloucester loucester sstudent tudent tto o p play lay W Wychwood ychwood FFestival estival C h r i s t o p h e r J o h n i s re l i s h i n g t h e chance to perform on the opening night of the 2018 Wychwood Festival. The Gloucester-based musician will be playing the acoustic stage at the annual music festival – held on the grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse – and says he’s looking forward to playing in front of one of the biggest crowds of his career. “To get a chance to perform at the Wychwood Festival is really exciting,” said Christopher. “For me there’s no greater thrill than getting on stage and entertaining the crowd. I’ve invited a few friends from my school days that will be coming along to see me, I can’t wait to catch up with them and hear their feedback . “I’ve heard such good things from my fellow students about Wychwood, I can’t wait to get out there and share
my music with the crowd. “I’ve been wanting to pursue a career in music for many years now. I started playing the piano when I was very young, I’ve always had a desire to perform. I was involved in the Gloucester Operatic and Dramatic Society which really triggered my love o f p e r f o r m i n g . I l i k e to t h i n k I m a k e expressive music, with lyrics that mean a lot to me.” Christopher, who plays the piano as well as writing his own songs, recently finished his first year at the University of Gloucestershire where he’s studying for a degree in popular music. It was the facilities at the campus in Cheltenham that made him decide to stay in Gloucestershire to study. Christopher continued: “To go to university so near to where I live is great . The set-up at the University is
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There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the new Avengers film. Since its premiere it has topped the UK box office, with glowing reviews from film critics and cinema goers. Featuring more superheroes than you can fit on a poster – Spider Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, the Incredible Hulk and stars from Guardians of the Galaxy – all feature in this CGI epic. Over the course of its nearly threehour running time the film races along and builds towards a monumental battle between good and evil. The villain of the film is Josh Brolin’s Thanos, a kind of giant purple brute who is intent on acquiring the full set of infinity stones, with which he’d have the power to destroy the universe. Full review online.
‘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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G Gloucester loucester ffarm arm iimproving mproving llives ives ooff ccity ity cchildren hildren Gloucester city centre would seem an unlikely setting for a farm. However, just around the corner from the hustle a n d b u s t l e o f t h e H i g h S t re e t l i e s S t James City Farm, home to a wide variety of animals and a hugely successful horse riding school. The farm, which lies on Albany Street in the borough of Tredworth, is run by a local charity, the Friendship Café. In charge of the day-to-day running of St James City Farm is a remarkable man who has done so much to improve the lives of inner-city children. Imran Atcha took over the running of the farm eight years ago when council cuts threatened its closure. Under his stewardship the farm and riding school h a s t h r i ve d , a n d n ow p l ay s a c r u c i a l role in helping children learn about animals they wouldn’t get the chance to s e e we r e i t n o t fo r S t J a m e s C i t y Farm. “I’ve been here for eight years. I live just around the corner, so I’ve only got a short walk in,” said Imran. “It’s great
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to be able to give children a chance to meet our animals. A lot of our visitors are from Gloucester, but we also welcome visitors from other cities. Only last month we had a bus load of s c h o o l c h i l d re n f r o m L o n d o n v i s i t u s . Some of the children had never held a rabbit before or even seen a cow so you can imagine how excited they were,” added Imran. One of the major success stories at St James City Farm is the riding school which Imran helped launch. Established thanks to a large grant from the Racing Foundation, coupled
with donations from the Gloucester R u g by c h a r i t y fo u n d a t i o n a n d t h e fo r m e r O l y m p i c d r e ss a g e r i d e r E m i l e Faurie’s foundation, the riding school has given inner-city children the opportunity to learn to ride. S u c h i s t h e p o p u l a r i t y of t h e r i d i n g school that Imran has had to implement a waiting list . He continued: “To give children, who usually can’t afford riding lessons, the chance to get on a horse is incredibly rewarding. As well as being a fun a c t i v i t y i t a l s o wo r k s wo n d e r s f o r children’s confidence and really helps b u i l d c r u c i a l l i fe s k i l l s . S o m e o f t h e children who came to our riding school now work in the equine industry which is great to hear.” The farm doesn’t charge an entry fee and is fully reliant on donations from businesses and the public to continue their work . Imran said: “We’re indebted to a l l t h e wo n d e r f u l l o c a l b u s i n e ss e s and charities who help us out.” Full story online.
Abbeymead Abbeymead aauthor uthor p passes asses 6 60,000 0,000 ssales ales Rachel Sargeant says she’s been ‘blown away ’ by the reaction to her latest novel ‘The Perfect Neighbours’, w h i c h h a s b e e n p u rc h a s e d ov e r 60,000 times since its release earlier this year. T h e a u t h o r o f t h re e n ov e l s a n d a previous winner of Writing Magazine’s Crime Short Story competition, Rachel admits she has been surprised by the popularity of her latest release. “It ’s been amazing, a real surprise and just totally overwhelming,” she said. “ T h e n ew n o v e l c a m e o u t a s a n eBook just before Christmas, I’m t h r i l l e d to s e e t h e p r o g re ss i t h a s made in the Amazon charts. It makes all the hard work worth it when you receive such positive reviews. I’m very grateful to my publisher HarperCollins for all the fantastic work they’ve done in promoting the book . I’m completely ov e r w h e l m e d w i t h t h e n u m b e r o f copies that have been purchased and
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the lovely reviews are a real joy to read,” added Rachel. A gripping psychological thriller set in modern day Germany, Rachel describes ‘The Perfect Neighbours’ as a slow burner with a creeping sense of unease that runs throughout . The story follows two main characters – Helen and her husband Gary – who relocate to the continent . The pair
can’t wait to join the expat community of teachers from the local International School, but things take a dramatic turn for the worse when the main characters discover things aren’t quite as they seem. When violence and tragedy strike, cracks appear in the neighbourhood, and Helen soon realises her neighbours aren’t the friendly group of people she was expecting. ‘The Perfect Neighbours’ is Rachel’s third release. Her first two books, ‘Gallipoli: Year of Love and Duty’ and ‘Long Time Waiting’ received positive reviews, which she says gave her the confidence to proceed with ‘The Perfect Neighbours’. Rachel’s passion for writing stemmed from her success in a short story competition. “I’d just started writing and considered myself a complete novice so to win that writing competition was a real thrill.” Full story online.
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