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Method: Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/gas mark 7).

2 Sift the flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the beaten eggs. Mix together, adding just enough milk to make a paste.

3 When all the flour has been incorporated, whisk in the rest of the milk to make a thick batter. Leave to stand whilst you cook the sausages.

6 Whilst the batter is cooking, turn your attention to your onion gravy. Heat the butter in a saucepan until bubbling and then add the onion. Cook gently, stirring often, for 10 -12 minutes or until the onion softens and caramelises.

7 Sprinkle the flour into the mix , stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

4 Place the sausages and onions in a roasting tin with the oil. Cook in the oven for about 10 -15 minutes.

8 Slowly stir in the stock and add the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens.

5 Pour over the batter then sprinkle over the rosemary leaves. Return to the oven and cook for 20 -25 minutes.

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T h e n e w sy s t e m w i l l b e m u c h l i k e the one already in place in Wales and is known as ‘deemed consent’ or the ‘opt out system’. This means that everyone will be considered a potential donor, unless they have registered on the NHS Organ Donation website to say that they do not wish to donate their organs.

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Having open and honest discussions with family members about your beliefs and decisions is very important, as they will always be consulted s h o u l d d o n a t i o n b e p o ss i b l e. M a n y people find it difficult to discuss death and worst case scenarios, but the more we have these frank discussions the easier they will become.

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Am musical usical e education ducation Recently my niece announced that she was learning to play the piano at school and was begging her mum to b u y h e r o n e fo r C h r i s t m a s . I a m re l i ev e d t o s a y t h a t a n e l e c t r i c keyboard was the compromise and she is now practising furiously every lunch time at school so she is ready for her Christmas gift to arrive.

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• Improving maths, reading and S u d d e n l y t h ey a r e v i t a l a n d comprehension skills. No really, it’s n e e d e d , s o m e t h i n g m a n y c h i l d re n true! crave as they struggle through school and peer politics.

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CChoose hoose a an ne easily asily accessible accessible iinstrument nstrument Firstly, choose an easily accessible and popular instrument. The guitar is a great place to start, as these can be found second hand or quite cheaply these days, and you might even find that you can offer a loving home to a friend’s guitar that has been gathering dust. Alternatively, look for u s e d i n s t r u m e n t s fo r s a l e i n y o u r local Sales Listings.

Next, raid your local charity shops a n d u s e d b o o k s to r e s t o f i n d t a b books to guide you through. Whether it is your child or yourself learning, begin with the basics and swallow yo u r p r i d e – eve r yo n e b e g i n s w i t h ‘Twinkle Twinkle’, there’s no shame!

Now you can dive into YouTube for tutorial videos and learn by watching and practising – which, let’s face it, is what you have been doing since birth, so you’re a natural. Why not get the whole family involved? Who knows, you could be the next big thing?

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24 OCTOBER – 24 NOVEMBER SHERLOCK HOLMES: HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, the great detective Sherlock Holmes is summoned from Baker Street, with Dr Watson in tow, to unravel the mysteries surrounding his death, and investigate the ancient curse of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Full details at barntheatre.org.uk. Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 01285 648255.

1 NOVEMBER ALLELUJAH The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 2 NOVEMBER THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS A tribute to The Traveling Wilburys and their rock legend members. The Unravelling Wilburys turn their skills and replicate the sound and songs of the late 80s ‘super-group’, where five of the greatest names in rock music history came together – George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne of ELO. 8pm. £18 (£16). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

2-3 NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM GIN FEST Gin Fest brings you over 70 varieties of the very finest gins, most not available on the High Street, from the Four Nations of the UK. You’ll be given some tasting notes to help you choose, a very nice copa glass so you can enjoy your gin in a real Garden Party atmosphere. For full details including prices visit www.cotswoldsginfestivals.co.uk Cheltenham Ladies College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP. 2-30 NOVEMBER LET’S BEAT CANCER WITH ART! A group of artists will be coming together to help Gloucester Guildhall raise money for Cancer Research UK. With each artist displaying their own style of work, the exhibition will offer a wide selection to appeal to all tastes. Free entry. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. 01452 503050. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 3 NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS AUTUMN FAIR St. Paul’s & James Church Hall, Up Hatherley, Poole Lane. All proceeds in aid of patient care and purchase of specialist equipment.

Stalls include homemade cakes and jams, bottle stall, Christmas handicrafts, gift stall, refreshments and much more! Free admission. 9.30am–12.30pm.

3 NOVEMBER – 2 DECEMBER CHELTENHAM ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2018: TANGLED TALES The focus of the Cheltenham Illustration Awards has always been one of narrative.

Visual storytelling gives scope to the imagination and opens up possibilities

beyond the present moment. The exhibition includes a selection of work by some of the many students and emerging and established artists who entered this year’s competition. Free entry. Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AF. museuminthepark.org.uk 7-8 NOVEMBER THE CRUCIBLE – ROCOCO PLAYERS Arguably the greatest play in the modern era, Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” is based on real events surrounding the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts in 1692. 7.30pm. £12-£15. The Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College GL7 1XA. Tickets available at www.therococoplayers.org.uk or call 07764 455345.

7-11 NOVEMBER STROUD BOOK FESTIVAL Stroud Book Festival celebrates all things books. Headed up by a team of local authors, literary and cultural professionals, and with Ian McEwan as patron, the festival presents a creative programme of highquality, entertaining and thought-provoking events. For full event details, please visit stroudbookfestival.org.uk 8-10 NOVEMBER THE MANOR PLAYERS: SCROOGE! Join us for a fun filled musical adventure, as Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring such toetapping favourites as ‘Thank You Very Much’ and ‘December 25th’, get your festive season off to a cracking start with this heartwarming family musical. 7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2pm). £13-£15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org

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10 NOVEMBER BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY – BURLEY LAKES FIREWORKS NIGHT Disco roadshow, pig roast, small fun fair, burgers, chips and licensed bar at Burley Field Lakes, Leckhampton Lane, Cheltenham.

Gates open and bonfire lit at 5.30pm. Kids Show at 7pm and Grand Finale at 8.30pm.

Last admission 8.15pm. Adults and children £5 in advance, £7 on the night.

Tickets on sale at Burley Field Lakes Farm Shop, Le Paris Cafe (Warden Hill) and Bargain Booze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831 734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242 861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks or sparklers to be brought in.

CHURCHDOWN ART GROUP EXHIBITION Winter 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.

10-17 NOVEMBER CHARLTON KINGS ANNUAL TOY SALE Every day except Sunday. 9.15am to 4.30pm at Charlton Kings Baptist Church.

In aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice. Acorns are celebrating 30 years this year, so please come along and support us. If you have any toys or games to donate or include in the sale, please call us on 01242 522559.

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11 NOVEMBER THE LIONEL RICHIE SONGBOOK Endorsed by Lionel Richie, this brand-new production features a stellar line-up of world class musicians and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie in this high octane show.

Including all the greatest hits such as ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more. 7.30pm. £21.50 (£20). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk A HUNDRED YEARS ON An Armistice Day tribute commemorating the end of the First World War. This epic musical one-off event will feature professional actors, the Songbirds vocal group, the Everyman Theatre’s community choirs and youth theatre, and Cheltenham’s own Silver Band. Pam Ayres will be leading the evening. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

13-17 NOVEMBER THE LADY IN THE VAN St. John’s Players presents Alan Bennett’s well-known film/play ‘The Lady in the Van’.

13th-17th November at 7.30pm. Box Office: 01452 713952. £8/£7 concessions. St. John’s Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. Car park and bar available.

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14 NOVEMBER CATHERINE SYKES QUARTET For our concert at Moreton, we’ll be giving Catherine the opportunity to perform her favourite pieces from the Great American Songbook. With a voice like velvet, pitch perfection and that rare ability to interpret lyrics with real meaning, we’re confident that you’re going to love this concert.

7.15pm. £12. Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AW. www.moretonjazz.co.uk 14-15 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival; two exhilarating evenings featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.

Full details at www.rosestheatre.org. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

14 NOVEMBER – 12 DECEMBER FREE ROBERT GOLDSMITH EXHIBITION AT CHAPEL ARTS Renowned watercolour artist Robert Goldsmith reveals the breadth of his portfolio in a showcase of evocative local scenes and portraits. Also on display is a large collection of handmade artists’ books.

Coffee shop available. Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com

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15 NOVEMBER MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS: TRIBE As Mugenkyo approach their 25th year as Europe’s longest established taiko organisation, they celebrate the growth of their Tribe of performers from across the globe, with the latest captivating performance of sharp synchronisation, mysterious masked choreography and sumptuous soundscapes, all wrapped up in a breath-taking display of high energy and powerful rhythms. 7.30pm. £23.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24 NOVEMBER IOLANTHE Fantasy and politics collide in this brilliantly funny musical where fairies invade Parliament so the boy can win the girl. One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operettas full of wonderful songs and witty satire, still very relevant today. 7.30pm. Matinees (2pm) both Saturdays. Cheltenham Playhouse, GL53 7HG. Box Office: 01242 522852.

17 NOVEMBER THE CHOIR FACTOR: NEARLY 10!

The Choir Factor perform Pop Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60s through to the present day, from a whole host of artists including Adele, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, U2, Queen and Charlie Puth to name but a few. For full details visit www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. 01452 503050.

17 & 24 NOVEMBER IN TUNE WITH HEAVEN Highly acclaimed Cotswold chamber choir Cantores presents a varied programme of sacred music conducted by John Holloway and accompanied by organist Neil Fortin.

Works by Guerrero, Weelkes, Rheinberger, Randall Thompson, Herbert Sumsion, Benjamin Britten and Paul Mealor. Further details on our website: www.cantores.net Cirencester Parish Church, Saturday 17th November at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, Charlton Kings, Saturday 24th November at 7.30pm. Tickets (£15) via www.cantores.net, Andrew on 07800 737078 and on the door.

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18 NOVEMBER LA BAYADÈRE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE BALLET Marius Petipa’s fantasy, set in legendary India, tells the tale of a temple dancer and the prince who loves her but marries another. The famous, moonlit ‘white act’ – The Kingdom of the Shades – is a corps de ballet highlight, as multiple images of the prince’s lost love haunt his mind. The melody and moods of Minkus’s music perfectly match the fluidity and precision of the classical choreography and the drama of the storytelling. 2pm. £15-£17. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. 01285 655611. coriniummuseum.org

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20-24 NOVEMBER ANNE BOLEYN A celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn dramatises the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife, who helped change the course of the nation’s history. Traditionally seen as the pawn of an ambitious family manoeuvred into the King’s bed, Anne – and her ghost – are seen in a very different light in Howard Brenton’s epic play. 7.30pm. £12. The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW. www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk 22 NOVEMBER BIG COUNTRY The band will be playing their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multimillion selling and Number 1 hit albums.

Their classic hits and live favourites include ‘Harvest Home’, ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘In A Big Country’, ‘Chance’, ‘Wonderland’ and many more. 8pm. £21.50 in advance (£24.50 on the door). Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 23-24 NOVEMBER BEAUTY AND THE BEAST A tale of finding love where you least expect it; about seeing with your heart – complete with a needy witch, some animated furniture and a poodle. Dolphins Dramatics Society’s autumn panto is back – oh yes, it is! – and it’s fun for your whole family. 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm). Adults £9, children £5, conc £7.

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infectious harmonies. 2pm. £6. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 29 NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH ADAM HENSON Join Adam as he shares stories about his farming life, his TV career, and the running of the Costwold Farm Park, together with his thoughts on British Agriculture, plus a chance to ask your own questions. There will also be a book signing after the show.

7.30pm. £24.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 30 NOVEMBER FRETLESS4 Back by popular demand, Fretless4 feature a pianist, bassist and guitarist – all great soloists in their own right. This evening of smooth, easy-listening jazz presents a combination of mainstream jazz tunes from the American songbook mixed with shades of swing and some Latin interludes. 7.30pm £14. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury, GL8 8DG (SatNav: GL8 8EY). shedarts.co.uk 1 DECEMBER GAS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE CHRISTMAS FAIR Christmas Fair, Saturday 1st December 12pm till 3pm at Gas Green Youth Centre, Baker Street, Cheltenham. Entrance 20p adults, children free. Craft stalls, tombola, refreshments, games cakes, and Father Christmas will be there. Contact Elaine 01242 237883 1-2 DECEMBER FESTIVE WINTER WEEKEND Celebrate the start of the festive season for our final open weekend of 2018. Drop in and join us for a glass of mulled wine or spiced berry cordial, enjoy familyfriendly craft activities, have a go at old fashioned parlour games, warm your vocal chords with carols, or follow an enchanted winter trail around the secret garden. Free entry. Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AF. museuminthepark.org.uk 6-9 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL You are invited to come and see the beautifully decorated Christmas Trees at Hucclecote Methodist Church. Following the theme ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’, decorations have been handmade by the Church Family. Refreshments served. All are welcome. 2-6pm.

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Formed in 2005, the band consists of Steve Downs (Guitar, Mandolin), Charlotte Watson (Guitar, Bouzouki) and Sarah I b b e r s o n ( F i d d l e ) . H av i n g j u s t released their sixth album, the band are looking forward to playing songs from that track when they visit North Cerney on 16th November.

The performance in North Cerney forms part of the band’s pre-Christmas to u r w h e r e t h e y w i l l b e p l a y i n g a t venues all over the Midlands and the South of England.

“We’re excited to be visiting North Cerney, it ’s a part of Gloucestershire we haven’t visited before. We’ll be p l ay i n g s o n g s f r o m o u r n e w a l b u m and some of our favourite songs from years gone by,” said Steve Downs.

The band have been together since 2005

The band, who recently celebrated their 13th anniversary, have been d e s c r i b e d a s o n e o f t h e b e s t fo l k bands in Britain. Their sound is a mix of Celtic folk , with hints of other musical genres thrown in.

Steve continued: “It started all those years ago with quite a lot of Irish influence. None of us are Irish but we just like that Celtic style.

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even some Eastern European influences as well.

“When we played our first gig thirteen years ago we could have never dreamed that we’d still be together all these years later. We’ve recorded six albums and played hundreds of gigs, it’s been a dream come true to be honest.

“To see our videos get t h o u s a n d s o f v i ew s o n l i n e i s q u i te h u m b l i n g a n d t h e messages of support we receive are what keeps us going.”

The desire to create imagery without the need for words has long been a feature of Whalebone’s writing, combining melodies and harmonies to create a sense of place.

Steve continued: “At first some people think that ’s a negative, but w h e n w e p e r fo r m t h e y te l l u s t h a t t h ey p re fe r t h e i n s t r u m e n t a l s i d e o f things and don’t miss the vocals.”

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Superhero films are all the rage right now, and although Venom is technically a Marvel film, the title character is not your typical run of the mill hero.

The film stars British actor Tom Hardy as renegade TV reporter Eddie Brock . Set in San Francisco and with Hardy doing his best American accent, Brock is sent to interview the billionaire science mogul Carlton Drake, played by fellow Brit Riz Ahmed.

The interview sours as Brock dares to question Drake about his company ’s experimentations on humans. This results in both Brock and his girlfriend losing their jobs, and subsequently their relationship and his life unravels.

As things go on, Eddie ends up back inside Drake’s labs, and is infected by an alien “symbiote” called Venom. At this point Hardy really ups his performance, as he battles the voice in his head which has seemingly given him supernatural powers.

Brock is then hunted relentlessly by Drake’s goons, and we are taken on a brilliantly destructive motorbike chase.

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It is a stifling hot summer ’s day and a car breaks down on the motorway. The driver, a pregnant mother of three, pulls up, leaves h e r c h i l d re n i n t h e c a r a n d g o e s for help. She never comes back .

T h i s i s t h e e m ot i o n a l o p e n i n g scene of ‘Snap’ by Belinda Bauer.

The father leaves them as he can’t function without his wife.

Jack , the eldest child, takes on the re s p o n s i b i l i t y o f p a re n t i n g i n rather an unusual way. He becomes adept at breaking into people’s houses, sleeping in their beds and raiding their store cupboards to feed his younger brother and sister. The police call him ‘Goldilocks’. The rage inside him is tempered with the constant longing for his mother, and the need to discover who murdered her.

T h e re a re t w i s t s a n d t u r n s t h ro u g h o u t t h e b o o k , a n d humour too in the form of the two policemen who are searching for ‘Goldilocks’. Bauer digs deep into this family’s trauma. Throughout the book you are kept in suspense.

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The amateur dramatic society have been entertaining audiences in the Cotswolds for over a century and hopes are high that their latest production – Beauty and the Beast – will prove another successful production to add to the long list of plays the society has performed.

Terri White, who joined the Dolphins Dramatic Society 16 years ago, says she still gets the same feelings of excitement she experienced before her very first show.

She said: “Beauty and the Beast is such a wonderful story, we’re all so excited to be performing it . We auditioned way back in August and rehearsals began on 1st September.

This year I’ll be playing the role of an evil witch. I cannot wait for opening night.

“We’ve assembled a great cast –

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Helen Ryder will be playing Belle, Steve Scott will be the Beast and Alex Ball is playing the Prince. They all h av e s u c h a wo n d e r f u l s t a g e presence, which has shown up in rehearsals.

“I have to say the whole cast gets on so well. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging. Rehearsals are a lot of fun because the whole team are so energised and enthusiastic.

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we’ve had to pause rehearsals for a fe w m i n u t e s w h e n e v e r y o n e g e t s t h e g i g g l e s, b u t r e s t a s s u r e d t h a t won’t happen when we’ve got an audience watching us, hopefully they will be the ones laughing!”

T h e o p e n i n g n i g h t o n T h u r s d ay 22nd November will be an extra special occasion as the older generation of Tetbury will be in attendance, thanks to the support of the Tetbury Lions who provide help a n d f u n d s to t h o s e i n n e e d i n t h e local community.

Terri continued: “The Dolphins are extremely grateful to the Tetbury Lions who, each year, organise and pay for the special evening at our pantomimes for the older people of Tetbury. Their wonderful support makes a world of difference to us.

“It’s a real treat to see the smiles on the faces of all the people who wouldn’t be able to attend were it not for the help of the Tetbury Lions.”

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TTetbury etbury aartist rtist SSue ue TTownsend ownsend iiss ssoo iinfluential nfluential Sue Townsend has been a leading figure in the arts scene in Gloucestershire for many years, and now the acclaimed artist has helped open a new art gallery in Tetbury.

Just Art has only been open for three months but the gallery is welcoming customers in increasing regularity, something Sue says is great for all the l o c a l a r t i s t s w h o h a ve t h e i r w o r k exhibited there.

She said: “I’m very pleased with how the first few months have gone. It ’s w o n d e r f u l to o f f e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o talented local artists to exhibit their w o r k . E ve r y m o n t h t h e r e w i l l b e a featured artist who will exhibit and sell their work .

“The feedback we’ve received from visitors has been very positive which is obviously pleasing.”

Sue continued: “Some of my earliest memories involve painting. I can remember when I was six or seven I used

to enjoy mixing colours. Although I did abroad for painting trips. We had some art at school I never continued after great times over in France, Italy and Portugal. getting married and having children. “ A l o t o f p e o p l e s ay “In more recent times they can’t draw, but if my daughter bought me y o u c a n w r i te yo u r a l ove l y s e t o f b r u s h e s name you can draw, like and paints for my 60th ev e r y t h i n g i t j u s t t a k e s birthday and I joined the t i m e to g e t to a s t a g e Tetbury Art Group. w h e re yo u a re g o o d .

“I heard about the The number one thing wonderful artist Trevor w h e n yo u a r e p a i n t i n g Waugh and spent three is to establish where the or four years learning light is coming from, from him, that ’s when that ’s my number one my passion for painting tip. I’ve had a lot of fun really took off. and made some great “At the same time, Sue Townsend f r i e n d s. U s a r t i st s l o o k the local art group was looking like disbanding, that ’s when I out for each other.”

Living in the heart of the Cotswolds said I would volunteer to run it. A few years later, after moving house I has proven to be a major inspiration for decided to run the group from my Sue, who enjoys painting the local landscape. studio in my home in Tetbury.

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Adjustable for any head size, they are compatible with MP3 players, iPhones and iPods. Both practical and, of course, fashionable, they have the benefit of being stylish winter wear, and are a must-have for any Star Wars fan. Embrace your inner-Wookie with this officially-licensed Star Wars merchandise, available at just £17.99.

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T h e Ro b o C h a m e l e o n i s n ot o n l y adorable, but also more technologically-advanced than the typical lizard. With its LED lights helping it to change colour, rolling eyes and an extendable tongue, it ’s almost like watching the Robo Chameleon come to life. The quirky tongue can be used to collect the little magnetic food disks that come with the Chameleon.

Have fun using the remote control to steer him around the house and introduce him to visitors as the new family pet (who fortunately does not need anyone to clean its litter tray).

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SServing erving the the community community – in in eevery very ssense ense Gloucester Carpet Outlet have now been in business for six years during which time they have provided the whole of Gloucestershire with top quality carpet and flooring.

A f te r m o v i n g i n to t h e i r h u g e s h ow r o o m a n d warehouse, officially opened by Gloucester MP Richard Graham two years ago, the business has continued to grow, with the original team remaining at the core to provide the same fantastic service.

2018 has also brought a nomination for Family Business of the Year at the Gloucestershire Business Awards, and the togetherness and continuity of their team is something owners Dan Leach and Ben Bryon are very proud of.

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Providing good, regular employment for a growing number of local people is very satisfying for Ben and myself.”

Every member of the company has a great wealth of knowledge and experience to help you with every step of the process, from choosing a new carpet or flooring, right through to fitting.

Dan continued: “We pride ourselves on being the biggest independent carpet retailer in Gloucestershire.

We always say ‘come in and get a quote’ – whether it’s for a small bathroom or a whole block of flats, we can sort it out.”

Alongside their huge success as a business, Dan is

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Not only does it mean there is barely any travel involved, it also means you don’t have to use any nasty pesticides that inevitably drain into our soil and our rivers.

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Just remember, everyone starts somewhere! If the idea of starting an allotment or even a garden patch is too daunting, instead try s o m e t h i n g l i k e a h e r b g a rd e n , where you could grow basil, rosemary or even chillies. Herbs are some of the most unnecessary things to buy already cut in plastic bags, which also contributes to plastic waste.

Why not try starting with s o m e of t h e l i v i n g h e r b p ot s. M a ny p e o p l e t h i n k that herbs taste much better when they ’re fresh, and it means that you’ll never be out of basil for your next spaghetti bolognese. Try putting them in a nice pot o n yo u r w i n d o w s i l l w h e r e they’ll get lots of sunshine, and remember to water them regularly.

If you’re a beginner but want to try something more challenging, consider carrots or potatoes. Carrots are largely selfsufficient, but the challenge is that yo u u s u a l l y c a n n o t s e e w h a t i s wrong without digging them up.

They grow best in cooler weather, so are perfect for early spring.

However, be aware that your soil s h o u l d b e l o o s e e n o u g h to a l l o w them to grow downwards without splitting, and try to be patient with them, as they can take time to fully

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Po t a to e s, o n t h e o t h e r h a n d , require a lot of sun to mature, but also a lot of rain – approximately an inch a week , so make sure to give t h e m a h e l p i n g h a n d f r o m yo u r water butt if this is not achieved with just rain water. When planting, try to avoid it being too cold or too wet, otherwise they are unlikely to grow.

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If you want a vegetable to show off, consider trying to grow a cauliflower. They are extremely picky about the weather, meaning t h a t y o u h av e to s t a r t t h e m w h e n it ’s not too cold but harvest them b e f o r e s u m m e r g e t s to o h o t – something which isn’t aided by their long growing season. Alternatively, try a pumpkin that you can show off a ro u n d H a l l ow e e n . P l a n t t h e m around mid-June and create an environment which is not too cold, is in a sunny position and has waterretaining soil to help plump them up to be carved.

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produced to provide food for birds throughout the winter, as they need the energy to control their body temperature. Small yellow flowers that also grow on ivy are precious to i n s e c t s, a s t h ey a re o n e o f t h e l a s t sources of nectar available until spring.

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It’s a great idea to have a bird bath so that clean water is available for them. If you find the water freezes overnight, you can float a ball in the water and remove it in the morning so the birds can drink through the hole in the ice.

P re p a r i n g yo u r g a rd e n c a n b e a great family activity, encouraging children to do their bit for creatures great and small, as each and every one matters. So remember, as tempting as it is to clean up your garden for winter, try to leave at least t h e o u te r b o r d e r s u n to u c h e d fo r animals to take shelter, and leave ivy and bushes untrimmed for extra protection against the elements.

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That risk is, however, in the entrepreneur ’s hands.

He or she can put in place systems, share workloads and work smarter, all of which will contribute to reducing the reliance on one person. The financial burden that would be felt by the business leader ’s dependents and indeed by the firm itself, can, to some extent , be mitigated by suitable insurance policies.

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The two-times Grand Nationalwinning jockey enjoyed a great riding career and is now proving just as successful as assistant to top National Hunt trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.

It ’s a position the 53-year-old has held for the past nine years – he was a trainer in his own right for three years in Lambourn before that – and though it is now well over 30 years since he rode his first winner under Rules, he admits he still gets a huge buzz from that winning feeling.

A n d t h a t w i n n i n g fe e l i n g i s j u s t a little more special around this time of year with The November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse very much in everyone’s thoughts.

It’s a meeting that holds many fond memories for Llewellyn who steered T i p p i n g T i m to v i c to r y i n t h e showpiece race way back in 1992 when it was known as the Mackeson Gold Cup.

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O n e o f t wo ev e n t d i re c t o r s a t t h e recently established Cirencester parkrun – the other is Lindsay Crew – h e h a s p l a ye d a b i g p a r t i n i t s d e ve l o p m e n t o ve r t h e p a s t n i n e months or so.

A n d w h i l e L a t t i m o re h a s p l a ye d a big role in one of Cirencester ’s sporting success stories, he is by no means the only one because there a r e s o m e 1 0 0 - p l u s v o l u n te e r s w h o t h e o rg a n i s e r s a re a b l e to c a l l o n – plus a race director – who ensure that y o u c a n r u n f o r f u n e ve r y S a t u rd ay morning in Cirencester if you want to.

“The first parkrun in Cirencester took place on 3rd February this year,” explained Lattimore. “It takes place every Saturday morning at the Royal Agricultural University and for the first ev e n t w e h a d 2 0 8 r u n n e r s a n d 4 4 volunteers.”

He was trained by Twiston-Davies, of course, and while there were great celebrations that day, they were no greater than those last year when the Tom Bellamy-ridden Splash of Ginge held off the challenge of Starchitect to win t h e B e t V i c to r G o l d Cu p fo r t h e Twiston-Davies/Llewellyn team.

And while Llewellyn was obviously a big part of those celebrations, he was just as pleased for the horse’s owner John Neild.

“He was a first-time owner,” said Llewellyn, “he loves his racing and loves everything about the yard. He’s a great guy.”

Neild and everyone connected with the Guiting Power stable will be hoping for more success at this year’s meeting of course.

Llewellyn and Twiston-Davies have enjoyed a close working relationship for many, many years now with one of Llewellyn’s two Grand National winning rides – Earth Summit in 1998 – being trained by Twiston-Davies, as were 15 of his 17 Grade 1 winners.

A good number of those Grade 1 winners were at Cheltenham and like everyone else involved in the sport, a meeting at Cheltenham remains special for Llewellyn who is certainly looking forward to 16th-18th November.

“We’ve traditionally done very well at the November meeting,” he said.

“It ’s a big occasion and a great atmosphere, the crowd make a big difference.”

That was a more than decent start and the figures have continued to be impressive, with the biggest number taking part in a single parkrun reaching 294.

and we’re always talking about the latest goings-on!”

These days 51-year-old Dawn, who h a s b e e n a m e m b e r o f N a u n to n Downs for seven years, plays off nine.

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But if you think they’re talking about the yardage to the pin or choice of club while on the picturesque course nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, then think again.

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Brian, who still plays for Gloucester City, has been playing masters hockey for the best part of a decade – “As far as I’m concerned it’s for people who are 60 -plus,” he said.

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Not in terms of performance on the pitch in 2018 – albeit back in the day they ’d have been quite tasty – but in terms of old-fashioned footballing values such as loyalty, commitment and longevity.

T h e c a p t a i n w o u l d h a ve t o b e t h e club’s current chairman Peter Lees, who has been with the club since he was 14 in the days when Britain was coming to terms with life post-World War Two. “He’s now in his early 80s,” said committeeman Les Smith. “He was a very good player and played up until his mid-40s. He was also a linesman for the club and has been chairman for as long as I can remember. He’s just done his 70th year with Bibury.”

And lining up alongside Lees in the six-a-side team would have to be Willy Brown, Derek James, Paul Perry, Keith Stevens and John Mander.

“Willy Brown’s been secretary of the club for 55 years,” said Smith. “He’s also our treasurer and was the club’s goalkeeper for many years.

“Derek James has been involved as a groundsman and a player for 40 years, while committee member Paul Perry has been with the club for nearly 50 years. He was a player and manager before going on the committee.

“Keith Stevens is another ex-player who has been on the committee for many, many years and he also helps behind the bar on matchdays.

“And John Mander is another explayer who has been running the line for the last 20 years.”

That’s a pretty impressive ‘team’ and if you added up their years of service to the club you would surely be getting up to somewhere in the region of 300 years, which is quite remarkable.

Smith, himself, is a familiar face at the club. Born and bred in Bibury – he still lives in the village which is six or so miles to the north and east of Cirencester – he was a goalkeeper for the club’s reserve team in the 90s before retiring before the turn of the

Bibury Football Club play in the Northern Senior League Division Two

century due to work commitments when he was in his late 20s.

He’s been on the committee for the past 10 or 12 years and is responsible for all the admin and computer work at the club.

T h e s e d ay s t h e c l u b r u n o n l y o n e team who play in Division Two of the Northern Senior League and Smith admits that “it ’s getting harder and harder” to keep the club going.

That was particularly the case last season when the club were relegated f ro m D i v i s i o n O n e a n d , s ay s S m i t h , “nearly folded” due to a lack of players, adding, “it’s thanks to Peter Lees and W i l l y B r ow n t h a t t h e c l u b a r e s t i l l going”.

Happily, the club are in a much healthier state in terms of numbers this season.

“We’ve got about 28 players signed on,” said Smith. “Jamie Want , who used to play for Fairford, is our manager – he started in July – and he’s brought in a load of new players, he’s done well to get a team.

“We’ve got some good players.

Dominic O’Neill is a very good striker and Kanne Outram, who has been with us for seven or eight years, is a good midfielder.”

Most of the club’s players are from the Cirencester area and a few years

ago the club had a very successful flagship team.

“That was when Mark Hathaway was manager,” explained Smith. “His son was playing for Stratton Under-16s and when he was old enough he brought a lot of his mates over to Bibury.”

Hathaway, who played for Bibury for some 15 years, retired as manager about five years ago.

The club have had two or three spells in Division One of the Northern Senior League and the aim is to get back to that level at some stage in the future.

They would certainly be welcomed back to the top-flight because their facilities at Aldsworth Road are top notch.

The club, which records show dates back to at least the early 20th century – “There’s a picture in the clubhouse from 1908,” said Smith – used to play i n t h e v i l l a g e b e fo r e m o v i n g t o t h e i r current home just up the road.

“We’ve got some great facilities,” added Smith, “some of the best in the Northern Senior League. The pitch is on a bit of a slope but no amount of rain will cause a game to be called off.

“The only reason we ever call off a game is if there is a really hard frost.

“We’ve got a nice clubhouse and run a successful bar, it ’s just a well-run club.”

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