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Welcome Welcome ttoo O October ctober ...... This month can only mean one thing... Halloween! We have an issue jam-packed with all things spooky to help you get into the scary spirit this season. Check out our Interior Design article this month where you can learn how to make your home a Halloween haven or even just cosy it up for Autumn. As always our What ’s On section is a must see, especially for ideas to keep the little ones occupied during half term – or perhaps you’re in the market for some Halloween themed events? Speaking of entertaining the kids, check out one of this month’s Delicious Dish recipes – spooky spider web biscuits. They ’re simple enough for children to make, and tasty enough for parents to eat! October is your last chance to enter our Photography Cover Competition. We are still eagerly awaiting your entries so get snapping before the deadline on the 31st. Finally, a big thank you to all of you who visited us at Gloucester Day or Newent Onion Fayre – you helped us raise £453 for our two charities!
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TLA TLA Photography Photography CCompetition ompetition This is your last chance to enter T Th he L Lo oc cal al our Photography Competition! A AN NS SW WE ER R We’re looking for images of food, animals, plants, everyday objects and more to represent the four seasons of the year, and the winning photographs will appear on the covers of our 2019 publications! GLOU GLOUCESTE CESTERSHI RSHIRE RE To enter, send your image(s) along with your name, address and telephone number stating ‘TLA Photography 2018’ to photography@thelocalanswer.co.uk . We cannot accept postal entries. Any photos sent in the post may n o t b e re t u r n e d . T h e c l o s i n g d a te fo r e n t r i e s i s Wednesday 31st October 2018. Entries received after midnight on this date will not be accepted. YYou ou m must ust specify specify for for which which m month onth yyou ou w wish ish yyour our p photo hoto tto o be be cconsidered onsidered ffor or tthe he ffront ront cover cover aand nd ssubmit ubmit no no more more than than tthree hree p hotos ((one one p hoto p er photos photo per m month onth ffor or u up p tto o tthree hree m months). onths). FFor or ffull ull ccompetition ompetition rrules, ules, aass w well ell aass iimage mage ccriteria r i te r i a aand nd sspecifications, p e c i f i c a t i o n s, p please lease vvisit isit w www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions ww.thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions OCTOBER O CTOBER 2018 2018
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Method: Method: 1 Line the work surface with foil and place a wire rack on top. 2 Melt both the chocolates in separate bowls either in the microwave or over a pan of boiling water (ask an adult to help with this bit). 3 Put about four tablespoons of each chocolate into separate piping bags, dip each biscuit into the melted chocolate until fully coated, scraping the bottom against the edge of the bowl to remove the excess, then place onto the wire rack . 4 Pipe three circles of chocolate on the opposite coloured biscuit. Using a toothpick and starting from the inner-most circle, drag a line through each circle towards the edge of each biscuit. 5 Repeat until all biscuits are dipped and decorated, then pop into the fridge. Warning – they won’t stay around for long!
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EEnjoy njoy tthe he aautumn utumn ssplendours plendours It ’s my favourite time of year – the leaves are turning and the nights are drawing in. After the long, hot s u m m e r t h a t w i l l b e f o r eve r remembered as the heatwave of 2018 in the years to come, these cooler days are more than welcome, and yet it is still glorious enough to want to get outside. And there are so many reasons to do so! From collecting acorns and conkers – let ’s all grow more trees, shall we? – to autumn picnics in the park , surrounded by golden leaves, a u t u m n i s wo n d e r f u l . Eve r yo n e i s wrapped in warm sweaters and woolly scarves – a great excuse to learn to knit or crochet. B oy s a n d g i r l s o f a l l a g e s c a n embrace needlecraft and will enjoy making something they can actually wear, or gift to a friend or family member. By choosing super soft wool in their favourite colours, they c a n m a k e s i m p l e s c a r v e s b e fo re moving onto wrist warmers, mittens and fingerless gloves. This is also pumpkin season so whether you are picking your own, buying at a farmers market or simply grabbing some from your local
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supermarket, there are a few things I’d like to share. Firstly, did you know the carving pumpkins are not edible? I didn’t until researching this article. Apparently, carving pumpkins are stringy, thin skinned and watery – great for art work , but not so great for soup. However, the smaller squashes and tiny pumpkins are flesh-filled, n u t r i t i o u s a n d d e l i c i o u s, a n d w h e n j u s t r i p e a re p e r fe c t f o r m a k i n g yummy soup or pie.
Pumpkin P umpkin ssoup oup iiss sso oe easy asy tto om make ake Pumpkin soup could not be easier to make – simply chop and fry basic i n g r e d i e n t s b e fo re b l i t z i n g a n d pouring into bowls. Children will love helping to chop up pumpkin, potato and onion – with parental guidance of course! Older kids can help with frying and blending, whilst little ones pour on the cream and sprinkle the dry-toasted pumpkin seeds. H ow a b o u t t a k i n g h o t s o u p i n a f lask on an autumn picnic , and maybe hot chocolate too for afters? Nothing beats running around outdoors then eating warm and
delicious foods whilst feeling a cool breeze on your skin. I love collecting leaves for leaf prints, conkers for my arrangements at home, and I can always be found dragging ‘interesting’ branches home to decorate my seasonal table. I think o f i t a s a p r e c u r s o r t o C h r i s t m a s to begin my decoration now, simply adding in some fairy lights to a table of branches, leaves and collected items. A candle centrepiece certainly creates the mood of celebration to take us through Harvest, Halloween, B o n f i re N i g h t a n d T h a n ks g i v i n g , i f you are mindful of that holiday – as many people are these days. This half term why not plan a few adventures and creative exploits, and bring the whole family together. C h e c k o u t eve n t s i n yo u r w i d e r community too where those who are lonely or isolated would appreciate sharing crafts, meals, stories and of course loads of giggles as we celebrate the turning of the year and the blessings our families truly bring us. From church coffee mornings to c h a r i t y eve n t s, yo u r d o n a t i o n s o f gifts, food or time will go such a long way and show your children the true meaning of family.
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Breathtaking Breathtaking B erchtesgadener Berchtesgadener LLand and Picture a tiny Bavarian enclave s u r ro u n d e d by A u s t r i a . S u m m e r o r winter,, this Teutonic Narnia is reached through the ‘wardrobe’ of Salzburg airport. One of Berchtesgadener Land’s m a n y j ew e l s i s p r e t t y R a m s a u – t h e German Alpine Association’s first ‘mountaineering village’ and home to Germany’s most photographed church, St Sebastian. Fancy a post-Christmas break with walks in the snow, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing or exhilarating tobogganing? Let’s go!
B Blazing lazing llog og ffires ires There’s lots of good accommodation in and around Ramsau and nearby Berchtesgaden. Choices range from cosy B&Bs to luxury hotels, such as Berghotel Rehlegg where we stayed. It ’s not cheap, but from your first welcoming glass of sparkling Sekt, it’s a joy. You could spend your whole vacation within its grounds, enjoying t h e i n d o o r a n d o u td o o r p o o l s, a s p a
and delicious food, or simply relaxing by blazing log fires while snow falls and cheeky black Alpendohlen swoop and chirrup outside. Family-run Berghotel Rehlegg is a p e r f e c t b a s e fo r w i n te r a d ve n t u r i n g : on foot, snowshoes, cross-country skis, o r by b u s – u s i n g yo u r f re e v i s i to r s ’ p a ss . Lo c a l h i g h l i g h t s i n c l u d e w e l l marked walking trails through the snow and icicle-bedecked Zauberwald – the magic forest – to Hintersee. On a n o t h e r a f te r n o o n , we f o l l owe d t h e beautiful Klausbachtal, admired amazing wildlife sculptures, watched w i l d d e e r fe e d i n g a t t h e R o t w i l d Wintergehege, then enjoyed coffee a n d d e l i c i o u s h o m e m a d e p a st r i es at cosy Gasthof Auzinger – we highly recommend trying it!
Adolf Hitler. Wander up to Lockstein for breathtaking views of Berchtesgaden and Germany’s third highest peak – the Watzmann. The Watzmann ‘family ’ dominates another local attraction, romantic Königsee. Stunning in summer, this steep-sided fjord-like lake acquires a new, magical personality in winter. It ’s a short bus ride from Romantic R omantic K Königsee önigsee Berchtesgaden, or several-hours on Midweek found us in Berchtes- foot from Ramsau. gaden, where famous former residents M More ore tthan han jjust ust w walking alking iin n include actress Romy Schneider,, and
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Strolling in the snow isn’t all Ramsau o f fe r s . I f n o t s k i i n g o r s n ow s h o e trekking, how about hiring a toboggan a n d h e l m et a n d s l e d g i n g t h e breathtaking 2.3km long, 360m height difference, Hirscheckblitz Rodelbahn? Later, refuel with the Berghotel’s delicious five-course buffet supper. From local trout and melt-in-the mouth organic pork , to Bavarian ve n i s o n a n d d e l i c i o u s ve g e t a r i a n choices, every meal is a feast. Too soon, the week’s over,, you’re buying souvenirs at Emmy Landhaler’s little shop (Im Tal 64), saying ‘Fuerti Bayern’ and heading home. But like so many visitors to Ramsau, we’re sure you’ll return... The Local Answer
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introduced tto o tthe CPR CPR b being eing introduced he n ational ccurriculum urriculum national After an historic announcement in July 2018, the government announced that they will be adding CPR and first aid to the wider curriculum in health education classes. This is such a huge step forward for increasing the survival rates from cardiac arrests. C a rd i a c a r re s t i s a n e l e c t r i c a l malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs, and is a leading cause of death. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. About 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests d i e. C P R , e s p e c i a l l y i f p e r fo r m e d immediately, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.
Be the Be the d difference ifference ffor or ssomeone omeone y you ou llove ove If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love – a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend. This is why it is so important t h a t m o re p e o p l e k n ow h o w t o perform CPR, so they can increase the
chances of saving a life in any g i v e n s i t u a t i o n . B e l ow a r e s o m e st at i st i c s a b o u t t h i s condition: • Over 50% of people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest have no previous cardiac history. • 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. • 12 young people lose their lives every week in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest. • Each year, 270 of those young people suffer cardiac arrest whilst they are at school. • Unfortunately,, only about 46% of people who experience an out-ofhospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. • Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public. It can significantly increase a victim’s chance of survival.
Music M usic ccan an ssave ave lives lives Hands-Only CPR has just two easy s te p s . I f y o u s e e a te e n o r a d u l t suddenly collapse: 1 Call 999 or 112 2 Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest to the beat of the disco song “Stayin’ Alive” During CPR, you should push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. The beat of “Stayin’ Alive" is a perfect match for this, and research shows that people a r e m o r e l i k e l y to r e m e m b e r t h e correct pace when trained to the beat
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of a familiar song. You may recall a TV advert a few years ago that featured Vinnie Jones carrying out CPR to the B e e G e e s ’ s o n g i n a b i d to e d u c a te viewers.
Automatic A utomatic EExternal xternal Defibrillators ((AEDs) Defibrillators AEDs) Many communities are now having an AED installed in an old telephone box or outside their village hall, pub, shop or school. The sooner a patient w h o i s i n c a rd i a c a r re s t c a n b e shocked, the greater the chance of a return to a normal life. Defibrillators a r e m a d e f o r e ve r y o n e t o u s e w i t h easy to follow instructions. You don’t need to be trained to use one – there will be visual or voice prompts to guide you through each step. For further information about CPR or first aid contact a local training provider or visit: w ww.bhf.org.uk www.bhf.org.uk
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Employment Terminatio pani Agreement – don’t don’t panic! It’s that time of year when we see an increase in employees being presented with of fers to end their employment. The first thing to do is keep calm and take stock. This is a common situation. When an employer feels that they wish to bring an employee’s employment to an end, they risk a claim in tribunal. Therefore employers use what is known as a “Settlement Agreement”. These can be offered by the employer, and the employee is free to refuse the of fer if they want. However, if the employee accepts the deal, it gives the employee an amount of money (usually) and it gives the employer peace of mind knowing they can’t be taken to Tribunal later. Before deciding whether or not to accept such an offer, the employee needs to work out what their situation is worth in monetar y terms. Only if the offer is more than the employee would receive anyway should the deal be accepted. This exercise should include
notice pay, accrued holiday, redundancy entitlement and maybe unfair dismissal compensation. The offer will always include an offer to pay something toward the employee taking legal advice. This is not the generous gesture it appears, because the law states that an employee cannot give up any rights to go to a Tribunal unless an independent solicitor has advised them what they are giving up. So if an employer wants the certainty that the matter is finished, they have to pay for the employee to see a solicitor, or the employee could accept the deal and would still be entitled to go to a Tribunal. How H ow ttoo cchoose hoose tthe he right right ssolicitor: olicitor: • find a sppecialist solicitor who deals with thesse offers regularly, someone who can work out yo your basic entitlement and is up to date on the ever-changing world of employment law. • find a solicitor you are comfortable with and that you can be open with.
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Challenging Challenging o old ld b beliefs eliefs can can feel feel uncomfortable uncomfortable When we are younger it is easier to embrace change and new learning because we haven’t fixed all our ideas yet . As we get older, we may need to challenge old beliefs in order to learn new things, and this can feel uncomfortable. We are natural creators who need to k e e p a c h i e v i n g a n d g r ow i n g s o we feel a sense of purpose. Constant growth requires a commitment to life-long learning and change, yet some people fear change almost on a cellular level. They don’t like the discomfort that comes from doing s o m e t h i n g n ew ; yo u m ay h a v e heard them say “but I’ve always done it that way”. What they really need is to expand their ‘comfort zone’.
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made up of certain experiences that we have become comfortable with. It doesn’t mean that all these experiences are good for us – it just means they are now part of the ‘comfort zone’ we have created for ourselves. If we want something different we are going to have to expand our ‘comfort zone’. We may have to learn new skills, develop our k n ow l e d g e a n d e ve n c h a n g e t h e way we think . Whenever we have to learn s o m e t h i n g n ew we w i l l h ave a temporary dip in our performance l e ve l s . T h i s i s b e c a u s e w e a re processing the new learning and it hasn’t as yet become a habit. If you h a v e e v e r p l a ye d a s p o r t yo u w i l l know that there comes a point where you may have to change your technique in order to improve your game. Now an athlete will accept the temporary drop in performance and
the discomfort they feel, but they won’t give up practising the new technique because they know that in t h e l o n g t e r m i t w i l l i m p ro ve t h e i r g a m e. T h o s e p e o p l e w h o av o i d feeling this temporary discomfort will never learn and improve their ‘game’, and may avoid change and learning altogether.
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3 OCTOBER OCTOBER JONATHAN TAYLOR TRIO Jonathan Taylor is a stunning pianist. He has performed, educated and composed for over 20 years at the highest level. This hugely exciting trio (Jonathan – piano, Paul Jefferies – bass and Charlie Stratford – drums), will perform two sets of music from the pen of George Gershwin, so expect melodies like ‘Summertime’, ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’ and many more! 7.15pm. £15 (£12 in advance). Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AW. www.moretonjazz.co.uk 4 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE NUTCRACKER
Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll. Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through the glistening Land of Snow to a kingdom
made entirely of sweets. Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages. 7pm. £19.50 (£18.50, children £14.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk PAM AYRES On National Poetry Day, Pam Ayres returns to The Roses to perform a charity show in aid of the Sebakwe Black Rhino Trust. The Trust raises money to help conserve the remaining Black Rhinos in Zimbabwe. 7.30pm. £27. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org THE SOUTH When The Beautiful South split in 2007, some members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments just yet. The South feature former members, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and excitement with the nine piece live band. 7.30pm. £20. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER HUCCCLECOTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Come along for a fantastic night of Mars Live, our Bruno Mars Tribute Act. 8pm until late. Music also from Ray Charles and Michael Jackson! Get your tickets online – www.hucclecote.org.uk – or call Hucclecote Community Association on 01452 616289. Please quote “The Local Answer” when booking. £6 members/£8.50 non-members.
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6 OCTOBER OCTOBER CHARITY GIFT & CRAFT FAIR The very first Charity Gift & Craft Fair will take place at Fairford Community Centre (next to St Mary’s Church) on Saturday 6th October 10 -4.30pm. A fabulous selection of stalls will be offering unique gifts and handmade items to suit all ages and purses, free face painting, squash and biscuits for kids, raffle and 7A Pop Up serving delicious treats including their world famous brownies! All proceeds going to two local girls with bone cancer and leukemia. For further info please contact: 07931 092349. GO NOW! THE MUSIC OF THE MOODY BLUES Drummer Gordy Marshall (The Moody Blues) and Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc) present the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation. 7.30pm. £18-£25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org OAS-IS Five Oasis fanatics who live and breath Manchester’s finest band and are now dedicated to giving you the best look and sound that you should expect from an Oasis tribute band. Experienced musicians who take great pride in reproducing the classic Oasis sound with frightening accuracy and all the attitude you would expect from the real thing. 7.30pm. £12. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk CEILIDH WITH THREE STICKS CALLER SHEENA MASSON Come and try English Ceilidh – it’s a lively, energetic version of English barn or country dancing. No experience necessary, the caller will walk you through every dance and prompt you as you dance. 3Sticks are Jenny Newman on Fiddle and Viola, Andy Glass on guitar, bouzouki and bass pedals, and Pete Hemsley on percussion. 8pm. From £11. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 66-31 -31 OCTOBER OCTOBER FRIGHTMARE Visit Over Farm this Halloween for a night of horror at Frightmare! With five terrifying live scare attractions, lots of spooky entertainment, a licensed bar and an expanded food court. For full details including dates, times and tickets please visit www.frightmare.co.uk. Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 7 OCTOBER OCTOBER FOREST SHOWCASE FOOD FESTIVAL We showcase creative producers from The Forest of Dean and surrounding areas alongside invited traders who have something that ‘little bit different’ to bring to the Festival. Adults £5, children £2. For full details please visit forestshowcase.org The Speech House Hotel, GL16 7EL .
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LONGFIELD BUBBLE RUSH 2018 A fun run with a difference – as you run, jog, walk or toddle around the 5k course, you will be covered in lots and lots of bubbles! There will be high powered foam canons blowing out frothy bubbles with a team of Bubble Commandos manning each cannon to make sure you get covered in plenty of coloured, frothy foam. 11am. For full details please visit www.longfield.org.uk. Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, GL7 6JS. STACEY KENT: I KNOW I DREAM With the release of her most ambitious project yet, her first orchestral album, and another worldwide tour, Stacey returns to The Roses after some years with her 5piece band. 7.30pm. £18-£25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 8 OCTOBER OCTOBER CIRENCESTER MOP FAIR One of the oldest fairs in the county is making its way to Cirencester as the town welcomes Nichols Amusements of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain for the return of the annual Mop fair offering fairground rides and stalls. 12-10pm. Full details at www.cotswolds.com/whats-on Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NW 1100 OCTOBER OCTOBER – 10 10 N NOVEMBER OVEMBER GLOUCESTERSHIRE PRINTMAKING CO-OPERATIVE EXHIBITION
Keeping the art of printmaking alive! A showcase of the different techniques used to create Fine Art Prints. From etching to lithography and more. All prints are handmade. Coffee shop available. Weds to Sat, 10am–4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 11 11 OCTOBER OCTOBER JACK BROADBENT Hailed as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar, and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals. 8pm. £19. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. subscriptionrooms.org.uk 12 12 OCTOBER OCTOBER FAIRPORT CONVENTION Fairport Convention has been making great music for over fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, they retain a passion for live performance.
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Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you. 7.30pm. £25. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk ARCHAELOGICAL DIG AT SUDELEY CASTLE In the 19th century, masonry and other items were recovered from a mysterious hump in one of the surrounding fields and now, a recent geophysical survey has revealed the ghostly layout of a nearly perfect, undisturbed Tudor garden. Come and watch the dig take place and learn more about the archaeology of our gardens and castle grounds. Included with admission. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. sudeleycastle.co.uk 13 OCTOBER OCTOBER 13 GARDEN DESIGN WORKSSHOP Come and have fun designing a new scene for your garden. We do this by giving the space a new lease of life with a planting theme that will last for years of seasonal interest to come. Just bring your measurements, ideas and pictures with you in order for you to create the garden of your dreams. No horticultural knowledge needed. 10am-4pm. £130. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury, GL8 8DG. 01666 505496. shedarts.co.uk ELVIS IN TROUBLE Darren Boyce is a truly talented performer, with vocals to match and that unmistakable Elvis tone. His sound, moves and authentic costumes are guaranteed to transport you back to some of the greatest moments of the king’s career. Performing with his live band ‘Trouble’, he performs all the classic tracks to 100% authenticity. 7.30pm. £18.50. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, GL8 8DG. 01666 505496. shed-arts.co.uk BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, this performance follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. 7.30pm. £14.50 -£20. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 113-14 3-14 OCTOBER OCTOBER SANDFORD PARKS LIDO DOG SWIM 2018 Take your canine buddy for a doggy paddle in the Lido. A fun day for all of the family and of course your furry friend! Please ensure you are ready and prepared to enter the water if your dog is unable to swim without aid. 10am- 6pm. £10 entry for one dog and 2 accompanying humans. Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk
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13-17 OCTOBER 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 (opens 8th October). £8/£7 concessions. St. John’s Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. Car park and bar available. 14 OCTOBER DANNY BRYANT Riding high on the European blues scene for over a decade, Danny is acknowledged by those in the business as one of the cream of the crop. Hot on the heels of his successful 2017 live album ‘BIG’, ‘Revelation’ is a musical whirlwind. 7.30pm. £17. Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, GL52 8LU. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk DAD’S ARMY RADIO HOUR Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of classic radio scripts based on favourite episodes from the original TV series. Celebrating 50 years of Perry and Croft’s quintessential sitcom, which won the Best One-Liner accolade in a poll of comedians conducted earlier this year by Gold, with the immortal words “Don’t tell him, Pike”. 4pm. £14.50-£20. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org 16 OCTOBER STEPHEN JAMES SMITH & ENDA O’REILLY Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the Irish spoken word scene. He has performed extensively at top venues and events such as Electric Picnic, the National Concert Hall, the Abbey Theatre, the London Palladium, the Oscar Wilde Awards, Glastonbury Festival and George Town Literary Festival. 8pm. £12. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 17 OCTOBER THE HOT SPROCKETS Take some good time revolutionary spirit, add a pinch of psychedelic flavour, simmer it down with some Indie Soul and you are somewhere close to the cosmic vibe of The Hot Sprockets, five blood brothers from Dublin City, drawn together by their mutual love of Rock ‘n’ Roll. 8pm. Free entry. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 18 OCTOBER EUCO WITH EMMA JOHNSON Emma Johnson plays Mozart’s ever popular clarinet concerto with the EUCO under its charismatic director, Hans-Peter Hofmann. Alongside, Barber’s famous Adagio, Tchaikovsky’s romantic Serenade for Strings and a vivacious Vivaldi concerto to open. 7.30pm. £13.50 (£11.50 concessions). Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk
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19 OCTOBER NEIL OLIVER: THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ISLES IN 100 PLACES Neil was born to love Great Britain. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty and he’s seen it all from land, sea and sky. The places Neil has seen have given him a unique view and understanding of British history. Hear in his amusing and entertaining way what it all means to him, and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries. 7.30pm. £24.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk THE MICHAEL BUBLÉ EXPERIENCE Mike Appleton entertains crowds across the UK and abroad, performing his standout show. He has become the UK’s top Michael Bublé tribute, being able to not only sound like the Canadian crooner, but mimic his mannerisms and movements in every way. 8pm. From £8. The Kings Theatre, Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QX. kingstheatregloucester.co.uk DAVID BOWIE STARMAN SHOW How can a show that isn’t an impersonation bring you closer to David Bowie than any other? Awesome musicianship, great vocals, state of the art media and lighting plus a heartfelt and genuine respect for the man and his music. All performed in a style fitting to the creative genius that is David Bowie. 7.30pm. £20. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 20 OCTOBER LECKHAMPTON COURT STARLIGHT HIKE: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 2018 Walk with us and help us to raise funds for expert hospice care for local families in Gloucestershire. You’ll follow a marshalled route around Cheltenham, which will lead you around the tranquil hospice grounds, softly lit with festoon lights and candles, where you will have the opportunity to remember loved ones. Registration and entertainment from 7pm. Walk starts 9pm. For full details visit www.sueryder.org and look at the Leckhampton Court Hospice page. THE THINKING DRINKERS The Thinking Drinkers return with a brand new, hilarious, intoxicating bar-hop through history. Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts take you from the symposiums of Ancient Greece to the classic British boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin palaces and the secret Speakeasy. 7.30pm. £15. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 20-21 OCTOBER COTSWOLDS FOOD & DRINK FAYRE Up to 50 exhibitors of local artisan food and drink to buy at GWSR Toddington and Winchcombe stations, as well as steam
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27 27 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY AT CLEARWELL CAVES We only hold one party a year and this is it! Our 50th annual Halloween Party, 100ft underground in an impressive partly candlelit cavern. Continuous music from a great DJ and live band; a unique atmosphere with 300 guests. Entry is by pre-booked ticket only. Fancy Dress (with sensible footwear) compulsory. Pay bar. Tickets £38 (includes refreshments). Full details at www.clearwellcaves.com. Clearwell Caves, The Rocks, near Coleford, GL16 8JR. 3311 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
On a wild late-November evening, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr Frank-N-Furter’s spooky lair, just in time to partake in the mad scientist’s proud unveiling of his latest, most daring creation – the ultimate
male and the perfect sex symbol: the flaxen-haired, Rocky Horror. 7.45pm. £8 (£7). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER SAM AVERY: THE LEARNER PARENT Parenthood is a crafty beast. The second you master something it changes the game so you’re rubbish at it again. Standup comedian Sam Avery started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a head-full of hair loss later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of firsttime parenthood. 7.30pm. £17. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 3 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS AUTUMN FAIR St. Paul’ss & 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. 1100 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY – BURLEY LAKES FIREWORKS NIGHT Disco roadshow, pig roast, small fun fair,
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to welcoming audiences here to The Barn Theatre for what promises to be a fantastic production. We’re extremely excited with the cast we’ve assembled for the show. We’ll be welcoming some supremely talented actors to the theatre. “ T h e o r i g i n a l ‘ H o u n d of t h e Baskervilles’ was portrayed as more of a horror but ours is completely different, it’ll be a really fun show that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”
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The theatre will be hosting a very special Halloween event on Wednesday 31st October, with visitors encouraged to dress in their finest tweed. Jamie added: “It’s going to be a fun night . We were brainstorming ideas on how we could make Halloween a bit special and we came up with the idea of a fancy dress evening where we want people attending the show to come dressed in tweed, Holmes’ favourite attire. “There will be opportunities to meet the cast , and a prize for the best tweed! It’s certainly a bit different to usual Halloween ideas but we’re confident it will be a great night for everyone who attends. We’ve already had plenty of interest in the evening already, so I’d recommend people book as soon as they can.” The theatre has hosted several successful productions since opening earlier this year and Jamie is sure the good times will continue. Full story online.
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John Banville is best known for his book ‘The Sea’ which won the Man Booker Prize in 2005. His l a te s t b o o k i n p a p e r b a c k , ‘ M r s O s m o n d ’ , i s a s e q u e l to ‘ T h e Portrait of a Lady’ by Henry James p u b l i s h e d i n 1 8 8 1 a n d a ve r y different read altogether. It is written in the style of James w i t h l a rg e d e s c r i p t i ve p a s s a g e s , b u t i t d o e s m ove a l o n g s l i g h t l y quicker than ‘The Portrait of a Lady’! It is not necessary to have read the former, as Banville provides the back story of Isabel Archer’s disastrous marriage to Gilbert Osmond and the discovery that her step daughter, Pansy, is in fact the daughter of her so called friend, Serena Merle, and not the first Mrs Osmond. John Banville brings in new characters such as Miss Janeway, who is part of the suffragette movement and who leads a very frugal existence compared to the heiress, Mrs Osmond. Full review online.
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“We get anywhere between 30 -40 m e m b e r s a t o u r we e k l y s e ss i o n s . We’re quite relaxed in the sense that we a p p r e c i a t e p e o p l e h av e h o l i d a y s and other commitments that mean sometimes they can’t make a session, but we do ask in the weeks leading up to a performance that people attend our rehearsal sessions. “We sing everything from pop, folk and I particularly enjoy teaching world music. We learn some amazing African and Russian songs which provide our
s i n g e r s w i t h a d i f fe re n t challenge. “We’re a choir that ’s very much centred around having fun and creating an atmosphere that ’s based around inclusivity and friendship. As well as being good for physical health, singing has extraordinary benefits for the mental side of things. I’ve been promoting the benefits of singing for as long as I can remember so it’s quite satisfying that reports are now being published which back that statement up.” T h e c h o i r h a ve e n j o ye d m a n y a memorable performance over the past eight years, though Vicky admits there’s one stand-out concert that she remembers with particular fondness. She continued: “Three years ago we performed at a concert with Ethemia, a fantastic two-piece band from Cirencester.” Full story online.
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She said: “We are the world’s only established and experienced formation wingwalking team. This is my first season of being a full-time wingwalker. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. In a p re v i o u s j o b I w o r k e d a t a c i r c u s school as a trapeze teacher, so I’ve had a lot of balance and strength training which has left me well prepared for this job. “It’s a strange feeling when you are
looking down on the fields and villages. It’s very peaceful when you’re up there, you’re seeing t h e w o r l d f ro m s u c h a u n i q u e perspective. I fly a lot, I’m really used to being up in the sky.” Anyone wanting to experience the adrenaline-fuelled action at AeroSuperBatics can be assured that the company takes safety extremely seriously. Kirsten added: “We have had some nervous people who arrive not sure they will be able to get up in the air, but as soon as they ’re up in the sky they never want to come back down again! Most people who fly with us don’t just come once, wingwalking is quite an addictive experience so we see a lot of returning customers. “All our wingwalkers are met by our team of professionals and flown by one of our display pilots.” Full story online.
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Don’t Don’t hhang ang uupp yyour our secateurs secateurs jjust ust yyet! et! It seems no time at all since we were complaining about the heat and worrying about how to water our gardens in the long, dry spell! Well O c to b e r s e e s a u t u m n we l l a n d t r u l y here, and thoughts turn to winding d o w n t h e g a rd e n i n g a n d s p e n d i n g m o re t i m e l o o k i n g a t i t f ro m t h e inside. However, don’t hang up your s e c a t e u r s j u s t y e t , a s t h e re i s s t i l l p l e n t y to d o i f y o u a re o f a m i n d t o keep busy! Sow ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ broad beans now for an early crop next year. Plant seeds 20cm apart and 5cm deep. This variety comes to no harm e ve n i n a v e r y h a r d w i n t e r a n d w i l l romp away in the spring.
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Amaryllis bulbs at intervals between October and January, it is possible to g e t t h e m b l o o m i n g f r o m J a n u a r y to May. Pot newly bought bulbs in 10 -15cm pots depending on the bulb size, making sure that two-thirds of the bulb is poking out above the surface of the compost. Water well and leave. Check the compost does not dry out completely before growth appears, but don’t water too much or they will rot. Start to water regularly when the leaves start to grow. Put the plants in a sunny position at a temperature of 15-18°C and the flowering stems should appear in a few weeks. W h y n o t p l a n t s o m e Cyc l a m e n h e d e r i fo l i u m , w h i c h s h o u l d b e i n flower now. Plant somewhere with s h e l te r f ro m t h e s u n a n d w i n d , digging in some leaf-mould if you have some – under the shelter of trees is ideal. By planting now when they are living plants you can see what you a re b u y i n g a n d t h e y w i l l e s t a b l i s h quickly. The dainty wired stems with
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give birth to a single pup in June or early July. For up to four we e ks t h e p u p w i l l fe e d o n l y o n i t s mother ’s milk , and by this time the pup can fly. At six weeks the pup can forage for itself, filling up on smal l f lying insects. The average l i fe s p a n o f t h e s e tiny mammals is 4-5 years; however, the longest living pipistrelle recorded lived for 11 years. B at s communicate t h ro u g h e c h o l o c a t i o n to h e l p t h e m h u n t i n t h e d a r k , a s t h ey a re n o c t u r n a l creatures. They do this by emitting a sound wave which will bounce back off an object with a returning echo. By doing this they can locate what i s i n f r o n t o f t h e m to av o i d a n y accidents and to aid in catching their prey. Only a few echolocation calls can be heard by humans depending on the species, as the frequency of the call is too high. Bats hibernate in the winter, either
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IIff yyou’ve ou’ve g got ot iit, t, h haunt aunt iit! t! Halloween haters look away now – t h i n g s a re a b o u t t o g e t s p o o k y ! October is here and with it comes the annual celebration of ghosts, zombies, witches and everything in between. From cobwebs to pumpkin carvings, we’ve got plenty of tips and t r i c k s t o h e l p y o u t u r n yo u r h o m e into a haunted house!
SSeasonal easonal ccolour olour Burnt orange and red are great for decorating this holiday, but aren’t colours we only have to associate with Halloween – they’re perfect for injecting a cosy, autumnal feel into your living room. Experiment with cushions, rugs or perhaps a knitted throw – the perfect accessory to a hot chocolate on the sofa as the nights get colder. Black is another colour that creeps out at this time of year. Whether it’s spider, bat and witch decorations, tinted glassware, a table runner or even candles, adding a hint of black can enhance the eery atmosphere of your home.
LLighting ighting To help create a mysterious mood when trick or treaters arrive, use coloured lightbulbs in your hallway or if you have an external light by your front door. Alternatively, fairy lights come in all sorts of colours nowadays and you can even get mini pumpkin or bat LED lights if you want to go the extra mile. Candles are a great way of keeping the spooky theme going, but can be handy all year round if you don’t use them all up on Halloween. Try putting s o m e c a n d l es i n m a s o n j a r s w i t h patterns painted on, and place seasonal foliage from your garden around larger candles.
D Decorations ecorations If you’re absolutely batty about Halloween and love to go all-out with decorations, there are plenty to choose from. Fake cobwebs can be draped everywhere from your mantlepiece to your staircase, and toy spiders add an extra creepy touch. Create silhouettes of your favourite
Halloween creatures using black p a p e r a n d t a p e t h e m t o yo u r windows. Save cereal boxes to turn into headstones and build a mini graveyard in your garden. Instead of the traditional grey, try painting them in glow-in-the-dark colours to add a funky twist. Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. An autumnal wreath made from pine cones, berries and orange foliage will look great on your front door throughout the season – just add the o d d s p i d e r o r b a t o n H a l l owe e n to g i v e i t t h a t s p o o k y to u c h fo r t h e night. M a k e s u r e yo u k e e p a n y decorations you can, either to make it easier next year or to go even bigger!
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VAT is the easiest for a business to deal with. If you charge somebody £100+VAT, at current rates you will receive £120 from your customer. £100 of that belongs to you, the other £20 doesn’t; it belongs to the government. What right have you got to spend it on the costs of running your business or,, worse still, drawing the money out to spend personally? It’s not your money! When it comes time, at the end of every quarter, you should have the money in your bank account to hand over to HMRC. If you haven’t, then your business is under-funded and is relying on money which does not belong to it in order to continue trading – not a healthy position in which to be. Tax on profits is more difficult , as it ’s calculated retrospectively and isn’t as simple as being an additional, identifiable sum on your invoices to customers. But there are ways of estimating it sufficiently accurately in every business. When you have estimated it, take it out of your day-to-day bank balance and put it into a savings account. If you don’t want to run one of those, pay it on account to HMRC every month. A well run business has sufficient working capital from its proprietors and lenders, such as the banks. It should not be propping itself up by inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money.
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TThree hree ccheers heers ffor or ssisters isters K Katie, atie, JJess ess and and Sophie Sophie Three girls, one sport, three stars. Sisters Katie, Jess and Sophie Havill have been doing gymnastics since the age of five, all with considerable success, and their mum Rachel couldn’t be more pleased. “They ’ve all been through The Gym Centre at Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water,” said Rachel, who has never done gymnastics herself. “The club were recommended to us by a friend whose son was there. They all started at the age of five and it’s been a really good place for them to learn. “It ’s an incredibly physical sport and it ’s built up their physical strength and confidence as well as giving them balance and motor skills.” Katie, at 11, is the oldest of the Havill girls while twins Jess and Sophie, who, says mum, are “very competitive”, are nine. And while physical strength is important, it’s not the only attribute
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required by a young gymnast , not by a long way. “You need flexibility,” explained Rachel, “but because of the equipment that is used you have to be very focused. You have to be able to listen and to follow instructions.” Fortunately, that was not an issue for Rachel’s daughters and it was soon obvious that they had what it takes to be entered into competitions.
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S i m o n C l a i ss e i s p r e p a r i n g fo r h i s 20th season as one of the main men at Cheltenham Racecourse and says “ t h e f l a m e of a n t i c i p at i o n b u r n s as brightly as Simon Claisse ever”. “Of course it does,” said the 58-yearold as he looked ahead to the first meeting at the home of National Hunt racing in 2018/19 – The Showcase – o n Fr i d a y 2 6 t h a n d S a t u r d ay 2 7 t h October. “It ’s about this time of year when everything really gets going. The trainers hold Open Days – sometimes just for the owners and sometimes for t h e ow n e r s a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e public combined – and there’s a real sense of anticipation of what ’s to come in the season ahead.”
“Interesting, very interesting!” Those were the words used by top football commentator of yesteryear Barry D a v i e s w h e n d e s c r i b i n g t h e n D e r by striker Francis Lee playing against his f o r m e r c l u b M a n c h e s te r C i t y i n t h e mid-70s. H e u s e d t h e w o r d “ i n te r e s t i n g ” a s Lee, running at full pace, prepared to unleash a shot from outside the penalty area and then screamed “very interesting” as the ball flew towards the back of the net. ‘ I n t e r e s t i n g , v e r y i n t e re s t i n g ’ a re t h re e w o r d s t h a t c a n b e u s e d to describe Les Thomas, 65, the secretary of Gloucestershire Netball and a fo r m e r c h a i r m a n for some 14 years. W hy ? Because Les Thomas there can’t be too
Katie has taken a bit of a break from gymnastics since last year, although her mum expects she will start again on a recreational basis but Jess and Sophie are still very much full on. “Jess and Sophie are both doing very well,” said Rachel. “They are very competitive with everyone but particularly with each other. They are both competing at West Country level.” That requires trips to Bristol, the Forest of Dean and Wiltshire and if they continue to progress as they are doing, the next step is national level for the Richard Pate School pupils. That’s not necessarily a target for Rachel and husband John, they are just glad that they ’ve found something that their girls enjoy doing. “It ’s a fantastic sport ,” continued Rachel, “but you have to be very committed if you want to be successful.” Full story online. m a n y n e t b a l l o f f i c i a l s a ro u n d t h e country who also ride a 900cc motorbike.
TThe he P Pups ups a are re fflying lying h high igh Top county tennis player Laura Eales spent four years as a student in California and, not surprisingly, loved every minute of it. But a little closer to home there’s somewhere else that will always have a special place in her heart although it may lack a lot of the glamour of the sun-kissed West Coast US state. That place is Worthing in West Sussex and it is special for Eales because it is where Gloucestershire L a d i e s – o r G l o s P u p s a s t h e y h av e become known – won promotion to Division Four of the LTA Summer County Cup. “It was a great week ,” said Eales, who lives in Cirencester. For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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TTetbury etbury D Dolphins olphins aare re a ssporting porting ssuccess uccess sstory tory iinn G loucestershire Gloucestershire As ‘good news’ stories go, they don’t come much better than Tetbury Dolphins Running Club. Set up just 18 months ago, they now have well over 100 members – 133 to b e p re c i s e a t t h e t i m e o f t h i s i n te r v i ew – a n d t h e c l u b a r e q u i te s i m p l y g o i n g f ro m s t r e n g t h t o strength. T h e y w e r e fo r m e d by E i l e e n Hodgson and Susan Rawle “because there were no affiliated clubs in this area”, said Eileen, who is the club’s chairman. “The nearest clubs were 15 miles away in Cirencester or Stroud,” she continued, “we were in a black hole between the two. “So we decided we’d start our own club, we thought, ‘Let’s give it a go’. “We spoke to England Athletics and they came down to see us. They gave us a grant – I think it was £500 – to train run leaders.” And it was money well spent because Eileen is now one of 15 run leaders at the club, although her friend Susan is no longer as hands on. “She’s gone to live in Singapore,” explained Eileen, “but she still keeps in touch. She came back at Christmas and ran the Westonbirt House 10K . I ran it with her.” Susan obviously played a big part in getting the club established and just a s o bv i o u s l y i s d e l i g h t e d w i t h t h e success that the club are enjoying today. But what was it like on the club’s first training night? “We met at the youth club pod at the recreation centre in Tetbury,” remembers Eileen with a chuckle. “It was a very dark night, it was raining and blowing a hooley. “There were about four or six of us a n d w e we re j u s t t h i n k i n g w h a t a terrible idea it was when we saw little lights coming across the recreation field, there must have been 20 people who came along and it ’s gone from there.” It certainly has – Eileen describes it as “amazing” – but part of the appeal o f t h e c l u b i s t h a t i t i s o p e n to everyone and anyone.
Tetbury Dolphins Running Club staged a volunteer takeover at Cirencester parkrun
“We have beginners, we do Couch to 5K , we have youths all the way up to people in the their 60s,” said Eileen. “We also have quite a few families. “ O u r r u n n e r s d o ev e r y t h i n g f r o m p a r k r u n s w h i c h a re t h r e e m i l e s, t o ultra marathons which are 32 miles.” And they’ve some good runners too. “Nick Moore came to us a complete beginner, he’s been with us for a year and he completed the Newport Marathon in three hours, 31,” said Eileen with some pride. “He’s been trained by one of our run leaders.”
EEileen ileen iiss a p pretty retty d decent ecent rrunner unner h herself erself Eileen is a pretty decent runner herself. She has run the London Marathon and has a best time in the half marathon of one hour, 48 minutes. She moved to Tetbury some 20 years ago and has always enjoyed running – she took part in events like Race for Life – although she was not r u n n i n g f o r a c l u b b e fo re s e t t i n g u p Tetbury Dolphins. S h e u s e d to r u n o n h e r ow n b u t these days she’ll meet up with fellow runners four times a week including the club’s official training night on Thursdays. The club’s HQ is at Tetbury Rugby
Club and they recently staged a volunteer takeover at Cirencester parkrun. “A parkrun only happens because of volunteers and our club were asked to provide the volunteers,” said Eileen, who works closely with club vicechairman Darren Mustoe. “There must h av e b e e n a b o u t 4 0 vo l u n te e r s a n d w e h a d q u i te a f ew r u n n e r s t a k i n g part as well.” Parkruns are a 21st century phenomenon, of course, and they are something that Eileen would dearly like to see take place in Tetbury. “My greatest wish is to set up parkruns in our area if I could find a suitable venue,” said Eileen. And she has other plans too, which include the club organising their own race. “The aim is to host a Tetbury 10 next year,” she said. “It would be a 10 -miler and a 10K run on the same route.” Talk to Eileen for just a few minutes and it ’s clear how much the club means to her. Her family, including husband Peter, are all members and she admits she wishes she’d set up the club 18 years ago rather than 18 months ago. So who is the fastest out of Eileen and her hubby? “I am, easily,” she laughed.
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