Forest of Dean

The Local

ANS W E R

OCTOBER 2018

200,000 DELIVERED MONTHLLY Y IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

fo r loca l pe o p le fo

FOREST OF DEAN WISHING ALL OUR READERS A FANG-TASTIC HALLOWEEN!

The The Lo Local c al

AN ANSWER SWER FForest orest ooff D ean – 222,000 2,000 ccopies opies Dean G loucester – 446,000 6,000 ccopies opies Gloucester G loucestershire SSouth outh – 441,000 1,000 ccopies opies Gloucestershire Gloucestershire Gloucestershire N North orth – 220,000 0,000 ccopies opies Cheltenham Cheltenham – 43,000 43,000 ccopies opies Cotswolds Cotswolds – 228,000 8,000 ccopies opies

M Managing anaging D Director irector D Dave ave K Kingscott ingscott ddave@thelocalanswer.co.uk ave@thelocalanswer.co.uk

EEditorial ditorial & M Marketing arketing LLois ois K Kingscott ingscott editorial@thelocalanswer.co.uk editorial@thelocalanswer.co.uk

Helen H elen K Kingscott ingscott

SSport port R Roger oger JJackson ackson sport@thelocalanswer.co.uk sport@thelocalanswer.co.uk

EEntertainment ntertainment P Patrick atrick B Baines aines eentertainment@thelocalanswer.co.uk ntertainment@thelocalanswer.co.uk

CCustomer ustomer SServices ervices K Kevin evin V Vaughan-Spruce aughan-Spruce services@thelocalanswer.co.uk services@thelocalanswer.co.uk

Claudie Claudie FFrancis rancis pproduction@thelocalanswer.co.uk roduction@thelocalanswer.co.uk

Distribution D istribution JJulia ulia B Ball all – 001242 1242 5541075 41075 distribution@thelocalanswer.co.uk distribution@thelocalanswer.co.uk

LLaura aura H Hodgson odgson nneil.laura.tla@outlook.com eil.laura.tla@outlook.com

AAccounts ccounts R Robert obert K Kingscott ingscott aaccounts@thelocalanswer.co.uk ccounts@thelocalanswer.co.uk

Unit Unit H, H, CChurchill hurchill IIndustrial ndustrial EEstate, state, Churchill Churchill RRoad, oad, GL53 LLeckhampton, eckhampton, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Gloucestershire G L53 7EG 7EG

T Telephone elephone 0 01242 1242 5 510500 10500 thelocalanswer thelocalanswer

@thelocalanswer @thelocalanswer

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

October’ss winning cover photo: Karen Bailey of Wotton-under-Edge

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?

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!

IInside nside tthis his m month... onth ...

Delicious Dish Delicious D ish 5 Education Education & EEmployment 7 mployment Parenting 9 Guardianship Parenting & Guardianship TLA Photography 10 hotography CCover over Competition Competition 10 TLA P Wildlife Matters 11 atters 11 Wildlife M Holidays 12 ravel 12 Holidays & TTravel What’s On 13 n 13 What’s O TLA 18-19 TLA Entertainment Entertainment 18-19 Homes Gardens 20 Homes & G ardens 20 In 21 In the the Garden Garden 21 Interior Design 23 Interior D esign 23 Save 25 Save the the Planet Planet 25 Gadgets Gizmos 27 27 Gadgets & G izmos Word 28 Word SSearch 28 earch Quick 30 Quick Crossword 30 Crossword Sudoku 31 Sudoku 31 Money Matters 31 Money M atters 31 TLA 32-33 TLA Sport Sport 32-33 Index, 34 Index , CCompetitions, ompetitions, SSolutions olutions 34 Page 3

Page 

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

D Delicious elicious Dish Dish with w ith Helen Helen Kingscott Kingscott

Spooky Spooky spider spider web web biscuits biscuits SSomething omething eeasy asy ffor or tthe he kkids ids ttoo m make ake tthis h is H Halloween! alloween!

IIngredients: ngredients: Choose your favourite cream filled biscuits, plus some plain and white chocolate – roughly 150g of each but it depends how many biscuits you want to make.

A Apple pple & Blackberry Blackberry Charlotte Charlotte Have Have you you been been oout ut picking picking bblackberries lackberries rrecently? ecently? A Add dd tthem hem to to some some BBramleys ramleys ttoo m make ake tthis his w warming arming autumn autumn dessert. dessert.

Ingredients: Ingredients: 450g Bramley apples; 450g blackberries; zest and juice of ½ lemon; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 200g caster sugar; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 100g butter, melted; 10 slices white bread with crusts removed.

M ethod: Method: 1 Heat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C/gas mark 5).

2 Peel and core the apples, roughly chop and add to a saucepan with the lemon zest, juice and cinnamon. Cook them until soft, remove from the heat then add the sugar, blackberries and breadcrumbs.

3 Butter an 18cm deep tin or charlotte mould. Dip one side of each piece of bread into the melted butter then place in the tin, buttered side down and overlapping each piece as you go round. Spoon in the apple and blackberry mix then make a buttered lid to cover the mixture.

4 Bake for one hour until the lid is crisp but keep an eye and if it is getting too dark then pop a piece of foil loosely on the top.

5 Carefully turn onto a plate, leaving the tin in place for about 15 minutes, then lift off.

6 Serve with some lovely hot custard or cream if you prefer.

K eep uupp ttoo ddate ate Keep oonn ssocial ocial m edia! media! @thelocalanswer @thelocalanswer The Local Answer

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!

Home Maths Tuition Experienced Maths Tutor

SATS, Functional Skills and GCSE • One to One Bespoke Lessons tailored to the needs of the individual.

Paul Cantellow: 07734 499 592 email: paul.cantellow@btinternet.com

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 5

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.

Remember t right in this own solicitor someone you and it might be wise to find your own.

Darren Darren Sherborne Sherborne is is a ssenior enior Sherbornes Employment SSolicitor olicitor aatt Sherbornes Employment Solicitors Ltd. Ltd. H as experience experience ooff Solicitors Hee hhas w orking ffor or employees, employees, eemployers mployers working ooff aallll ssizes izes aand nd ttrade rade uunions. nions.

Darren Sherborne

S SHERBORNES HERBORNES THE FIRM THAT SOLICITORS GO TO FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE ((MAKES MAKES YOU YOU TTHINK) HINK)

www.sherborneslaw.co.uk w ww.sherborneslaw.co.uk 4 Royal Royal Crescent, Crescent, Cheltenham Cheltenha h m GL50 GL50 3DA 3DA

TT:: 01242 01242 250039 250039 Page 

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

E Education ducation & Employment Employment w with ith Sarah Sarah Jane Jane Hayler Hayler

Life-long Life-long llearning earning aand nd expanding yyour our ccomfort omfort zzone one expanding Ed u c a t i o n b e g i n s a t h o m e a n d continues into school, college and university, but our education certainly doesn’t end there.

Throughout our lives we will want to achieve more and this means we have to grow as an individual. We may need to learn new skills, develop our knowledge, and transform who we are in the process. For some this will be a challenge they relish, and for others it may become a challenge they start to avoid.

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’.

SSo ow what hat iiss o our ur ‘‘comfort comfort zzone’? one’?

Our ‘comfort zone’ is our current experience; it is the life that we are l i v i n g i n t h i s p re s e n t m o m e n t .

Whether we are in full-time e d u c a t i o n o r w o r k i n g , o u r l i fe i s The Local Answer

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.

Get Get ccomfortable omfortable w with ith ttemporary emporary d discomfort iscomfort Whether we are learning a new technique, changing a thought , developing our skills or broadening our knowledge, we just need to get comfortable with the temporary discomfort we will naturally feel as we step outside our ‘comfort zone’.

We need to literally let the comfort catch us up, and not try to ‘fix’ the feeling or we may return to our ‘old’ way of doing things.

In order to grow we must expand our ‘comfort zone’.

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 

Page 8

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

Parenting P arenting & G Guardianship uardianship with w ith R Roberta oberta Smart Smart

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

The Local Answer

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.

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 

al ca oc Lo he L T Th

SWER A NSW

018 2018 CTOBER 2 OCTOBER O

00 200,000 200,0

MONTHLY DELIVERE DELIVERED MONTHLY TERSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE IN IN GLOUCES

e o p llee oca l ppeop o r llocal ffor

IRE SHIRE ERSH ESTER UCEST GLOUC GLO WEEN! HALLOWEEN TASTIC HALLO G-TASTIC

RS A READERS OUR READE ALL OUR NG ALL WISHI WISHING

FANGFAN

BECOME BECOME A CCOVER OVER SSTAR! TAR! This is your last chance to enter our 2018 Photography Competition!

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!

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 not be returned The closing da is Wednesday October 2018.

must which month photo YYou ou m ust sspecify pecify ffor or w hich m onth yyou ou wish wish your your p hoto no o tto o be be cconsidered onsidered ffor or tthe he ffront ront ccover over aand nd ssubmit ubmit n more photos photo m ore tthan han tthree hree p hotos ((one one p hoto per per month month ffor or up u p tto o tthree hree months). months). Full Full ccompetition ompetition rules, rules, as as well well aass image image specifications specifications and and criteria, criteria, can can be be found found on on our ou website website – www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions www..thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions

Give a little time and make a big difference Become a fosterer for Gloucester and Cirencester Cats Protection and you are giving hope to local cats and kittens looking for their forever home For more information on giving the gift of hope please call

0345 260 3280

For further information please contact:

W: www.cats.org.uk/gloucester : www.facebook.com/GlosCatsProtection/ Registered Charity 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)

Page 10

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

Wildlife W ildlife M Matters atters w with ith Maxine Maxine R Raggatt aggatt

Nocturnal N octurnal fflight light o off tthe he b bat at As dusk rolls in, between April and September, my family and I have the privilege of watching a tiny little bat f l i t a r o u n d t h e p e r i m e te r o f o u r h o u s e . I a m p r e t t y s u re i t i s a p i p i s t re l l e b a t , t h e s m a l l e s t a n d most common of 18 species in Britain, typically weighing around 5 grams.

The head and body length of p i p i s t re l l e s i s 4 - 5 c m , a n d t h e i r wingspan measures approximately 23cm. They vary in colour from orange to grey tones and have a dark muzzle and ears. Their flight is exceptionally jerky and fast, so you have to be quick to spot them.

B Bats ats ccan an b be e sspotted potted flying flying a around round w woodlands, oodlands, p parks arks a and nd g gardens ardens B a t s te n d to r o o s t i n t re e s , b u i l d i n g s a n d b a t b o x e s, a n d c a n o f te n b e s p o t t e d f l y i n g a r o u n d woodlands, wetlands, parks, gardens and farms. They like grassy areas surrounded by trees and can be seen swooping low over the water.

Female pipistrelle bats form maternity colonies. They are pregnant for six to nine weeks then

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

© Paul van Hoof

alone or in small colonies. They do n o t m a k e t h e i r r o o s t s, s o t h e y u s e whatever is readily available such as crevices in walls or holes in wood and trees. They can often be found hibernating in loft spaces in old and new homes, but this is no cause for concern as bats don’t nibble through wood or wires so won’t cause any damage. They are in fact well groomed, clean animals that will not bring in any bedding or insect prey.

The best thing to do is cover any stored items with a dust sheet and leave them well alone.

IIff y you ou h have ave any any little little v visitors isitors rroosting oosting iin ny your our lloft, oft, lleave eave them them be be Bats and their roosts are protected by law, so if you do have any of the little visitors roosting in your loft, you must leave them be. Waking them f ro m h i b e r n a t i o n c a n u s e u p t h e i r valuable store of fat to get them through the winter. If you do need any loft repairs doing then be sure to contact the right authorities for advice, so the bats aren’t harmed.

As the days grow shorter, the only bats you will see for a while will be hanging in windows for Halloween.

However, If you’re lucky enough, you may catch one last glimpse of them for real before the cold sets in.

The Local Answer

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 11

H Holidays olidays & T Travel ravel w with ith A Al lH Hidden idden

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 R Romantic omantic K Königsee önigsee Berchtesgaden, or several-hours on Midweek found us in Berchtes- foot from Ramsau. gaden, where famous former residents More More tthan han jjust ust w walking alking iin n include actress Romy Schneider,, and

a winter winter w wonderland onderland

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...

Page 12

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

W What’s hat’s O On n TThe he LLocal ocal A Answer nswer EEvent vent Listings Listings are are ccompiled ompiled and and presented preesented in in good good faith faith with with the the kind kind support support of of many many contributors. contributors.

We We re recommend ecommend yyou ou uuse se tthe he ccontact ontact ddetails etails pprovided rovided to to check check event event iinformation nformation uupdates pdates pprior rior ttoo pplanning lanning yyour our vvisit. isit.

FORTNIGHTLY FORTNIGHTLY ON ON FRIDAYS FRIDAYS CHARLTON KINGS FILM SOCIETY 12th October – ‘Capote’ (15); 26th October – ‘Queen of Katwe’ (PG); 9th November – ‘King and Country’ (PG); 23rd November – ‘A Fantastic Woman’ (15) in Spanish. Fridays doors open 7pm. Sacred Hearts Church Hall, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, GL53 9AU. £5. ckfilmsociety.org 2299 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER OCTOBER EXHIBITION OF ART AND POTTERY AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM The Eeles family of potters return to show their wide range of handmade ceramics, making them highly sought after. They are joined by two local artists, Gill Ashley and Jenny Riley, who paint in a variety of media and subject matter. So, something for everyone! 10am-4pm. Contact Gill on 01666 840993.

TETBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL Tetbury Music Festival welcomes the finest musicians from the UK and further afield to the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church in Tetbury. For full details including line ups, times and prices, please visit www.tetburymusicfestival.org 2 OCTOBER OCTOBER CHELTENHAM SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY New season starts on 2nd October with Members’ Choice. Drinks, nibbles and a chance to read your favourite speech or anything Shakespeare-related. New members welcome. To follow: readings of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Twelfth Night’.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7.30pm at Parmoor House, Lypiatt Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 2SX. Contact Stephen or Cynthia on 01242 529300.

STEELEYE SPAN With their fiftieth anniversary approaching and a work rate to put many younger artists to shame, Steeleye Span (featuring their new seven-piece line up) return to the road for an extensive UK autumn tour.

The show will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever. 8pm. From £23.

Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 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 PAM AYRES Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. On National Poetry Day, Pam 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 NUTCRACKER

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. 7pm. £19.50 (£18.50, children £14.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk ROBERT NEWMAN’SS TOTAL ECLIPSE OF DESCARTES In a world gone crazy, can philosophy help? This sparklingly brilliant new show tries to give you the answer. Rob Newman attempts to piece together a philosophy for our troubled times by sifting through 3,000 years of thought: from Pythagoras to Artificial Intelligence by way of Pavlov’s dogs, Jane Goodall’s chimpanzees and Frankie Howerd’s trousers. 7.30pm. £17. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL52 3JE. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Our Readers – Your Audience

T Th he L Loc oca al l

A AN NS SW WE ER R

Advertise event vent tto o 60,000+ 60,000+ Advertise your your e people people in in the the F Forest orest o off D Dean! ean! £20+VAT

£30+VAT AT

£40+VAT

fo or c.40 words

fo or c.65 words

fo or c.90 words

OCTOBER O CTOBER 2018 2018

2 200,000 00,000

DELIVERED D ELLIV VERED M MONTHLY ONTHLY IN NG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LOUCESTERSH HIR RE

ffor o r local loca l people pe o p le

Plus Plus £25 £25++VAT VAT to 3cm to iinclude nclude a 3 cm iimage mage with with your your text text

FORE FOREST ST OF OF DEAN DEAN

WISHING WISHING ALL ALL OUR OUR READERS READERS A

FANG-TASTI FANG-TASTIC HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN!

To list your event in our What’s On section, email editorial@thelocalanswer.co.uk Online event listings coming soon! To keep updated send your name and business name (if applicable) to lois@thelocalanswer.co.uk stating ‘Online Event Listings’.

The Local Answer

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 13

4 OCTOBER OCTOBER 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 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER HUCCLECOTE 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.

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. Experienced musicians who have toured all around the world and 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 and upbeat 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,

Page 1

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 6-31 OCTOBER OCTOBER 6-31 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 SHOWCCA ASE 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 .

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 1100 OCTOBER OCTOBER – 10 10 N OVEMBER NOVEMBER 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 1111 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

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

Collins, Jack 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. www.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.

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 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 and create the garden of your dreams. No horticultural knowledge needed. 10am-4pm. £130.

Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, GL8 8DG. 01666 505496. shed-arts.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

The Local Answer

13-14 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 two accompanying humans. Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk 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. www.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 PAUL YOUNG: 35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ Everyone’s favourite 80s crooner Paul Young is back on tour, performing his much loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of 35 years since it’s release.

Abbb A b bbee y M i llll

The album produced Paul’s first UK number 1 single – The Marvin Gaye cover of ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat’ and hits ‘Come Back and Stay’ and ‘Love of The Common People’. 7.30pm. From £32. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 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 16-20 OCTOBER OTHELLO Venice; a western colonial power employs the newly-married Othello, a Muslim general, to lead their army against the impending Turkish invasion. The strain of fitting into a society riven by discrimination and fear soon take their toll. Manipulated by Iago, Othello’s life quickly unravels as he turns on everything he holds dear. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

17 OCTOBER THE BARRICADE BOYS The Barricade Boys not only perform the world’s greatest show tunes, but they also celebrate music from some of the most iconic names in the music industry, from powerful ballads and beautiful operatic arias to some of the best pop, rock and swing numbers of all time. 7.30pm. £25.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 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 conc). Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. subscriptionrooms.org.uk 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. 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

Looking L ooking for for a Great Great Day Day Out? Out? V Visit isit The The Wye Wye Valley Valley & F Forest orest of of Dean Dean

Ideal for Clubs, Clubs, Groups Groups & Societies Societies 201 2019 Gro Group up ‘Tour & Explore’ with Buffet Lunch & Discount Shopping Pac Packag kages es Wye Valley Cream Teas & Salmon Lunches, Out Out Now Now! Traditional Carvery Meals & C CHRISTMAS HRISTMAS PARTIES PARTIES

w www.abbeymill.com ww.abbeymill.com E Email shelley@abbeymill.com mail s helley@abbeymill.com Open All Year Telephone 01291 0 1 29 1 6 89228 ~ F or a brochure brochure q uote ‘‘2019 2 0 19 S pecial’ 7 Days a Week Telephone 689228 For quote Special’ Abbey Abbey Mill, Mill, Wye Wye Valley, Valley, Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire Monmouthshire NP16 NP16 6SE 6SE Daily from 10.30am

The Local Answer

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 15

20 20 OCTOBER 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 220-21 0 -21 OCTOBER 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 and diesel train rides. Free entry and parking at Cheltenham Racecourse and Toddington stations. 10am-4pm each day.

For full details visit www.gwsr.com 20 -28 OCTOBER OCTOBER 20-28 SPOOKYARD DAYTIME FAMILY FUN EVENT Over Farm’ss spectacular Spookyard Halloween event is jam-packed with activities that the whole family will enjoy.

Get ready to jump aboard our tractor trailer, pick your free pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, carve a spooky pumpkin design, laugh out loud at our fascinating shows, win a treat when you’ve found all our scarecrows and much more! For full details please visit www.overfarm.co.uk.

Over Farm Market, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 21 21 OCTOBER OCTOBER SERIOUSLY DEAD This uplifting musical comedy tells the tale of Thelma Henderson, who cannot gain entry through the Pearly Gates as the system has gone digital and she has the incorrect paperwork! A brilliantly bonkers plot proving that life’s party never ends – it simply moves to another location!

7.30pm. £24. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 221-24 1-24 OCTOBER OCTOBER SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN HALF TERM FUN Creep down into the cellars and meet a coven of witches, and a few wizards too.

Snap a magical selfie with our Wizard and his spectacular owls in the Great Hall. Enjoy

Page 1

spooky stories from Cassandra, the friendly witch. And what is Halloween without pumpkins? Get creative carving scary faces into Jack o’ Lanterns (for a small fee to cover costs). Full details on Halloween half term activities at www.berkeley-castle.com Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ 22 22 OCTOBER OCTOBER AN EVENING WITH WAYNE ELLINGTON

Whilst attending Brunel University Wayne won the prestigious Sheridan Instrumental Prize for Outstanding Singing and Musicianship, solidifying his passion and encouraging him to pursue it further. Since then he has worked all over the world as a performer and international vocal coach.

Wayne’s newest show promises to be an evening packed with class and elegant songs, showing his warm, silky, smooth voice at its absolute best. 7.30pm. £18 (£16). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 222-27 2-27 OCTOBER OCTOBER THRILLER LIVE A spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock , soul to disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

2244 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY Do you dare delve into what lies beneath Sudeley Castle? What will you discover? A team of archaeologists need your help to unravel the gruesome secrets of their bone boxes, and concoct a Medieval cure.

Plus get devilishly crafty with arts and crafts activities inspired by skeletons and bones. 10am. Included with admission. For full details please visit sudeleycastle.co.uk FUNNY GIRL – THE MUSICAL This critically-acclaimed musical, featuring Sheridan Smith, is semi-biographical, based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice – a role made famous by Barbara Streisand on Broadway and in the film adaptation – and her stormy relationship with gambler and entrepreneur Nick Arnstein. 7pm.

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

£16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 2255 OCTOBER OCTOBER KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING Experience an unforgettable journey through the forgotten melodies of World War One in this brand new musical, featuring the songs of the Great War, including ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’, ‘Long Way to Tipperary’ and ‘Goodbyeee’. Based on real events, join our young heroes on their brave quest through the trenches and battlefields of France, as well as the stories of the loyal loved ones they left behind. 7.30pm. £18. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 25-27 25-27 OCTOBER OCTOBER MUSIC AT STOW FESTIVAL Attracting a wide range of international musical performers, we strive to live up to our mission statement which proudly proclaims we are “bringing big names to a small town”. From Toyah to Fairport Convention, Brubecks Play Brubecks to Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, and Royal harpist Catrin Finch to Jacqui Dankworth.

For full details including line ups, times and prices, visit www.musicatstow.co.uk St Edwards Church, Church Street, Stowon-the-Wold, GL54 1BB. 2266 OCTOBER OCTOBER HELLS BELLS Formed in 1996 and hailing from Bristol, Hells Bells has evolved into perhaps the most well known and professional AC/DC tribute band in the United Kingdom. 8.30pm.

From £15.50. Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DREAMS CAME TRUE – MEAT LOAF THE SHOW An epic two hour extravaganza, starring the internationally acclaimed Peter Young and his exceptionally talented backing band. The only show you need to see to experience an evening as close to seeing Meat Loaf himself. The unique musicianship of this 8 piece live band will transport you to another world. 7.30pm. £20 (£17.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 27 27 OCTOBER OCTOBER HALLOWEEN FANCCYY 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. 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, GL16 8JR.

The Local Answer

10th Anniversary 2018 WINTER WONDERLAND

Online bookings only – Weekends from Sat 24th November to Sun 23rd December Plus Friday 21st – 24th December daily 11.00 am – 6.00 close Ticket price includes: Entry to park and Visit to Santa & Gift, Christmas Fairy, Santa’s waiting room, illuminations from dusk (Excluded: Grotto photograph & Face painting)

THE TH E B BIRD I R D & DEER D E E R PARK P PRINKNASH

w www.thebirdpark.com ww.thebirdpark.com • Gloucestershire Gloucestershire GL4 GL4 8EX 8EX • 01452 01452 812727 812727 RRefreshments efreshments available available in in Gift Gift Shop.

Shop. Tickets Tickets are are non non refundable refundable oorr exchangeable. exchangeable. Personal Personal pphotographs hotographs aare re not not ppermitted ermitted iinn tthe he grotto. grotto.

27 27 OCTOBER OCTOBER SOUL DIVA Following the sad news of Aretha Franklin’ss passing, Soul Diva Letitia George will be honouring her by performing classic Aretha tracks with her fantastic band. 7.30pm. £20. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 2288 OCTOBER OCTOBER STRING FEVER Take three brothers, one cousin and four string instruments, add live beat-box and a generous amount of talent and comedy, and witness a totally unique act that exceeds all expectation. With their striking electric instruments and beat-boxing they combine unrelenting energy, humour and audience interaction with great musical skill. 7pm. £15 (£12, children £10). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 3300 OCTOBER OCTOBER TOM ELLIOT A new and dynamic comedian and magician who has attracted increasing attention.

Tom’s squeaky clean show is packed full of laughter, tricks and audience participation, where he also shares his personal story of finding joy and faith. 7pm. £10. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

The Local Answer

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 3 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.

To advertise call 0122 510500

10 10 NOVEMBER 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.

10-17 10 -17 NOVEMBER 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. If you have any toys or games to donate or include in the sale, please call us on 01242 522559.

16, 16, 17, 17, 222, 2, 23 23 & 2244 NOVEMBER 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.

Page 1

E Entertainment ntertainment w with ith P Patrick atrick B Baines aines – e entertainment@thelocalanswer.co.uk ntertainment@thelocalanswer.co.uk

Ab busy usy m month onth aatt CClearwell learwell Caves Caves Clearwell C a ve s ’ annual Halloween party is one of the m a i n ev e n t s t o b e h o s t e d a t the popular attraction in October.

Now in its 50th year, the Halloween party is set to take place on Saturday 27th October. With an evening of live music and dancing, hosted underground in the caverns, it promises to be one of the best Halloween events held in Gloucestershire this year.

“Our Halloween Party is a major event in our calendar,” said Jonathan Wright , Director at Clearwell Caves.

“This year’s event is a real milestone, we’re expecting another sell-out so anyone wanting to attend is encouraged to book as soon as p o s s i b l e . T h e re c a n b e f ew m o re atmospheric settings for a Halloween p a r t y t h a n i n o u r l a by r i n t h o f c av e s and passages, it ’s always a fantastic evening,” he added.

Action from last year’s Halloween party

T h e c av e s, j u s t a 5 - m i n u t e c a r journey from the town of Coleford, will also be welcoming a Swedish theatre group this month who will be performing a unique set of music in the caves. Jonathan added: “We’re extremely excited to be welcoming ‘ I n n e r E a r ’ , w h o a r e a to p - c l a s s theatre group. “ T h i s w i l l b e a p r o m e n a d e e ve n t with contemporary dance and music through the first caverns leading to the main performance in ‘the Sound

FFilm ilm R Review eview – PPatrick atrick B Baines aines

Chamber ’ 100ft underground.

T h i s i s j u st o n e of t h e m a ny ev e n t s w e h o s t w h e r e we utilise the caves, we’re very keen to emphasise there’s more to Clearwell than just the caves.”

The Clearwell Caves are home to the largest colony of l e ss e r h o r s e s h o e b a t s i n t h e UK . Sound and interactive installations have recently been positioned through the caverns, which Jonathan says offers visitors a glimpse into the role sound plays in t h e u n d e rg ro u n d c a ve s , b o t h fo r animals and humans.

H e a d d e d : “ T h e i n st a l l at i o n s highlight how both humans and bats u s e s o u n d . H o p e f u l l y t h ey w i l l h e l p visitors appreciate these misunderstood and incredibly interesting wild animals.”

Many famous TV shows and films have been filmed at the caves.

Full story online.

Book Book R Review eview – A Aloÿse loÿse ooff D Daylesford aylesfordd Book Book Club Club

SSearching earching

Mrs M rs O Osmond smond by John Banville

David (John Cho) has recently lost his wife to cancer, leaving him to look after his teenage daughter, Margot (Michelle La), alone. On the surface they seem to have a good relationship but out of the blue she disappears, and, delving into her online life, he starts to wonder if he really knows her at all. We discover that sometimes the real person and their online profiles do not match up at all.

Working his way into Margot ’s email and Facebook accounts, David learns all sorts of bewildering and disturbing things about his daughter.

The film is shot all the way through its 120 minutes from the point of view of Smartphones and computer screens.

A t f i r s t , I t h o u g h t t h i s wo u l d b e irritating in the extreme but, seeing as a lot of us spend far too much time staring into our mobile phones, you quickly become used to it.

‘Searching’ is a clever and gripping film complete with red herrings and twists on every corner.

This is one of the most original films I have seen in a long time.

Full review online.

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.

AAbove bove iiss a sselection election from from local local eentertainment ntertainment sstories tories aavailable vailable online online ... ...

ART • EEVENTS VENTS • EEXPERIENCES XPERIENCES • FFILM ILM • G AMING ART GAMING LLIFESTYLE IFESTYLE • LLITERATURE ITERATURE • M USIC • TTHEATRE HEATRE • TV TV MUSIC

Radio Radio sstation tation ffocusing ocusing oon n FForest orest community community “We want to create quality radio programmes that focus on the people and places of the Forest of Dean.”

That ’s the message from Ryan Davies, Station Manager of new radio station Dean Radio. The tagline of the station is ‘From the Forest – For the Forest’, and Ryan says he’s committed to producing content that will engage listeners from all over the Forest of Dean.

He said: “The whole aim of the new radio station is to focus on the Forest of Dean area. We’ll be delivering engaging and informative radio programmes that local people want to listen to. Many of our presenters live in the local area so they understand what’s going on in the Forest of Dean.

I see this radio station as a chance to really bring the local community together.”

Dean Radio broadcasts on 105.6FM as well as online and via mobile apps.

Funded by the National Lottery, the

Volunteers Roy Bardo, Amanda Cox, Alex Magill, Daniel Lander, David Edwards and Dave Jury

s t a t i o n i s l o o k i n g fo r re s i d e n t s f ro m the Forest of Dean to volunteer their services to help with the running of the station.

Ryan continued: “We’re all vo l u n t e e r s a n d m y r o l e i s t o t a k e charge of the day to day running of Dean Radio. Moving forwards we’re l o o k i n g f o r v o l u n te e r s f ro m a l l backgrounds to join us. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you want to help out at Dean Radio then please

get in touch. Whether you fancy y o u r s e l f a s a p r e s e n te r o r a re m o re i n t e r e s te d i n t h e p r o d u c t i o n s i d e o f things, we’d love to hear from you.

“We’re all committed to making this a real success. We’re already in talks with certain areas locally that struggle to get good FM reception, so we’re looking at installing extra transmitters to solve that problem.

There’s been a tremendous amount of work that’s gone into the planning and preparation of setting up the s t a t i o n . Ev e r y o n e i n vo l ve d d i d t h e m s e l v e s p ro u d , o u r f i r s t fe w broadcasts were perfectly executed which was so pleasing. We had to have quality from day one to attract new listeners, it’s been really good to hear feedback from the locals who seem to be enjoying what we’re producing.

“We’re looking into the prospect of broadcasting on DAB as well as FM.” Full story online.

Forest Forest b band and ttake ake sshow how o on n ttour our Forest of Dean band The Rumble are enjoying a real breakthrough year and October promises to be a busy month for the four-piece band who will be travelling all over the UK playing gigs at Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and Nottingham.

T h e r o c k b a n d h av e d e ve l o p e d a strong following in Gloucestershire a n d a re k e e n t o t a k e t h e i r m u s i c t o venues further afield to help increase their profile. “We’re all really looking forward to getting on the road and playing at some great venues,” said Ricky Delaney, lead singer and guitarist for the band.

“It’s going to be nice to return to our fans in those areas and meet new b a n d s w h o a re o n t h e s a m e b i l l , a s well as old friends. I’ve been to Nottingham before to see bands play and it’s a lovely city, got a cool vibe, so I’m looking forward to that . We’ve played in Manchester, Leeds and

The band in action

Cardiff before, we’re excited to be going back ,” he added.

The band is comprised of Ricky, George Schreuder, Jack ManchesterLyes and Scott McParland. It ’s only been three years since their first gig b u t T h e R u m b l e h a ve m a d e a b i g impression on the music scene here in Gloucestershire.

Ricky continued: “We’ve played p re t t y m u c h e ve r y w h e re y o u c a n i n

Gloucestershire. We’ve been fortunate t o h av e p l ay e d a t T h e G u i l d h a l l i n Gloucester which is probably my favourite place to perform. The Coleford Music Festival is always one of the highlights of the year, we always get a buzz from playing there.

“You’re in a band to play music you love, and when you’re getting the response you want from the crowd, nothing tops it . We’ve a few songs n ow t h a t h a ve s o m e c r ow d participation, and it’s always the best feeling when everyone gets involved!

For me, being on stage is truly my happy place.

“People often ask us what our secret is, and I always say the same thing – hard work and dedication. A lot of it a s we l l i s s t i c k i n g t o y o u r g u n s a n d d o i n g w h a t yo u b e l i ev e i s r i g h t n o matter what people think . Always be yourself.”

Full story online.

For For ffull ull aarticles rticles aand nd m more ore sstories tories vvisit isit w www.thelocalanswer.co.uk ww.thelocalanswer.co.uk

CPA G PAVING P A AV VING

Homes & Gardens

01242

ANSWER 510500 Paving & Tarmac Specialists

& Sons Ltd

Block Paving • Ta Tarmac • Lan Landscaping ndscaping Fencing F encing • Patios Patios • D Driveways riveways • G Garden arden W Walls alls

FULLY INSURED

LANDSCAPING L ANDSCAPING DRIVEWAYS D RIVEWAYS PATIOS P ATIOS

Cs T& pply a

The Local

WITH ALL WORKS

fo

Call now!

5 YEAR YEAR

GUARANTEE G UARANTEE

r 99le ca £7r singdrive

Promote your business in 22,000 magazines

&

Block Paving • Tarmac • Gravel • Drainage • Kerbs • Steps Paths • Turfing • Fencing • Decking • Resin Bound Driveways

FFREE REE QUOTATIONS QUOTATIONS Call or email 01242 801706 • 01452 341699 candgpavinguk@gmail.com

GUARANTEED GUARANTEED TO TO BEAT BEAT ANY ANY GGENUINE ENUINE QUOTE QUOTE

www.cg-paving.co.uk w w ving.co.uk w ww ww w..cg-paav

Free Free Roof Roof Inspection Inspection

New New Roofs Roofs R Roof oof restoration, restoration, Leak Leak Detection Detection P Pointing ointing & Lead Lead Work Work A All ll aspects aspects o off Flat Flat roofing roofing TTiling, iling, Slating Slating & Cladding Cladding FFacias, acias, Soffits Soffits & G Guttering uttering

All our work is G Guaranteed uaranteed ffor or 5 y years! ears!

Guara anteed to beat any genuine quote

A ALSO LSO

Resin esin Driveways, Driveways, P Patios atios & P Paths aths

• Low Maintenance aintenance • Choice Choice of of Colours Colours • Durable Durable & Long Long Lasting Lasting • Weed Weed Free Free • Porous Porous for for Drainage Drainage

• Reduces Reduces Puddles Puddles • Firm, Firm, attractive attractive Surface Surface • Can Can be be applied applied oover ver Existing Existing Surface Surface • Cost Cost Effective Efffective

Rectory Rectory Fields, Fields, R Rudford, udford, G Gloucestershire loucestershire G GL2 L2 8 8DT DT

TTel: el: 01452 01452 6668005 68005 / 001453 1453 2297010 97010 / 001285 1285 2238089 3 808 9 w www.marshallsdriveways.co.uk ww.marshallsdriveways.co.uk C Company ompany rregistration: egistration: 1 11415390 1415390

Page 20

S S.J. .J. LLewis ewis & S Sons ons LLtd td Complete Complete R Roof oo f S Specialist pecialist

C CALL ALL NOW NOW F FOR OR A FREE FREE QUOTE QUOTE

01242 01242 6 649286 49286 | 01432 01432 298287 298287 07584 0 7 58 4 6 669301 6930 1

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

IIn nT The he Garden Garden with w ith JJulia ulia Smith Smith

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.

Finish Finish p planting lanting y your our sspring pring bulbs bulbs tthis his m month onth You should finish planting your spring bul bs this month, with the exception of Tulips which fare better if p l a n t e d i n l a t e O c to b e r o r e v e n November to limit their exposure to soil-borne diseases. If you plant The Local Answer

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

lovely pink flowers really brighten up a shady spot , and the leaves form a silver and green carpet later on.

Fruit Fruit ttrees rees are are susceptible susceptible tto od damage amage ffrom rom m moths oths Fruit trees including cherries, plums, apples and pears are susceptible to damage from different types of moths t h a t l ay t h e i r e g g s b e t we e n N ove m b e r a n d A p r i l . T h e w i n g l e s s females emerge from their pupae in t h e s o i l a n d c l i m b u p t h e t r u n ks to mate and lay their eggs. Grease bands applied to the trunks trap them and stop the caterpillars eating leaves and young fruit. Leave the bands in place until about mid-April. You can buy them from garden centres.

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 21

Interior Interior Design Design with w ith Lois Lois Kingscott Kingscott

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!

P Pumpkin umpkin ccarvings arvings Nowadays, pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween. For mums a n d d a d s o u t t h e re s t r u g g l i n g to e n te r t a i n t h e k i d s d u r i n g h a l f te r m , carving one of these giant orange vegetables will keep them occupied l o n g e n o u g h fo r yo u t o m a k e a witch’s brew, and they ’ll have fun making some freaky faces!

Pumpkins don’t all have to be g h o u l i s h t h o u g h . C a r v i n g a p re t t y pattern and lighting a candle inside c a n a d d a to u c h o f c l a ss to y o u r decorations – ideal for those of you more reserved Halloweeners.

Enjoy the celebrations, stay safe and try not to eat too many sweets!

The Local Answer

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 23

QUALITY Q UALITY KITCHEN K ITCHEN FACELIFTS F ACELIFTS

F For or a b beautiful eautiful new new k kitchen itchen ... ... jjust ust change c hange the the d doors oors O 31st rder be GUA Octobefor re RAN for

TE E D

in timTING Chri e for stma s

FIT

Before

heen acce wh repplla hy re Why accee? reffa can re ou ca you

Installed by local skilled tradesmen G Save £1000s with a makeover G Trusted reputation G

~ Established 1999 ~

Call for a Free Estimate:

01452 0 1452 3 348 48 5 524 24

ww w ww.dreamdoors.co.uk

1 18 8H High igh S Street, treet, Stonehouse, Stonehouse, G Gloucestershire loucestershire GL10 GL10 2NA 2NA

Transforming T ransforming K Kitchens itchens a across cross G Gloucestershire loucestershiree

Save S ave t the he P Planet lanet with w ith L Lily ily C Curle urle

Get Get eeco-friendly co-friendly in in your your office office Whilst much of the eco-friendly living movement focuses on how we can cut down our waste and increase o u r u s e o f r e c yc l e d m a t e r i a l s a t home, businesses are often far less considered. However, the impact of businesses, even just offices, is as s i g n i f i c a n t a s t h e i m p a c t of o u r household. These tips will make your business and practices more ecofriendly than ever before!

IIn n tthe he w work ork k kitchen itchen I f yo u u s e a m a c h i n e s u c h a s a Nespresso, make sure to recycle the p o d s by u s i n g t h e i r r e c yc l i n g b a g , and then either having it collected or leaving it at a designated area. If this isn’t an option for where you work , consider switching to capsules from other providers who create their p o d s f ro m m a t e r i a l s t h a t c a n b e recycled the usual way. Additionally, try to make this coffee in your kitchen as much as possible, to prevent the need for the single-use cups used in a coffee run!

If you are going to buy your coffee ready-made, consider taking a reusable cup with you – many shops will give you a discount for this, and some will now only accept reusables. Also consider cleaning the kitchen sink with more environmen-

tally friendly chemicals, as natural ingredients are far better to be washed away than man-made chemicals which can kill water-borne life.

Try to encourage your colleagues to cut down on their waste by bringing homemade lunches to work to avoid excess packaging from shops. If they insist on buying meal deals every day and your office doesn’t have a full recycling system in place (plastic, cans, glass, etc.), at least ask them t o t a k e h o m e t h e i r p a c k a g i n g to recycle. Once you all create the habit , it ’ll be second nature and you’ll be producing far less waste.

In In the the o office ffice The obvious advice for every business is t o r e c y c l e yo u r paper, as throwing it away is wasteful and unnecessary.

S h re d d e d p a p e r i s harder to recycle, so t r y to o n l y s h re d confidential items and recycle the rest as usual. You could also try buying re c y c l e d p a p e r fo r t h e p u r p o s es of The Local Answer

printing/note making, as this is no more expensive and just the same quality as new paper.

Together these actions decrease the amount of trees needing to be cut down to make office supplies.

Another thing to remember is before you print anything, consider if printing is really necessary. Could you email it to somebody, or pin it to your desktop for reference instead?

Att y A your our d desk esk Millions of disposable, plastic pens are thrown away everyday unnecessarily, merely because they weren’t worth the money spent on them. Instead opt for a better made brand which offers refills, as this m i n i m i s es t h e a m o u n t of p l a st i c used. Try to avoid buying items that aren’t te c h n i c a l l y necessary, e s p e c i a l l y i f yo u k n ow yo u h a ve them but just can’t find them – you definitely don’t need another box of staples if you can’t be bothered to find them in the cupboard! with When corresponding c u s t o m e r s , t r y t o u s e e m a i l ov e r s e n d i n g o u t l e t te r s, b u t i f t h i s i s unavoidable, such as with customers who don’t use email, purchase recycled envelopes instead of new ones.

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 25

Frrseoneal

pe design t n i eriorrvice se

Pa i nt

✔ innteeeridosr

Wa ll pa pe r

✔ innteeeridosr

C u rt a i n s

✔ innteeeridosr

Po le s

rior

✔ innteeeds

Bli n d s

or

✔ innteeerids

Lig ht s

rior

✔ innteeeds

Sh utt e rs

interior needs

interior needs For all of your Soft Furnishing Needs

10% 10% off off B Blinds linds

N ew New O pening Opening T imes Times

✔

Opening Times: O pening T imes: Mondays Mondays by by aappointment ppointment only only 10am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-3pm Sundays: C losed Sundays: Closed

Tel: T el : 0 01452 1452 5 522 22 4 422 22 e enquiries@interiorneeds.co.uk nquiries@interiorneeds.co.uk

E Eastern astern A Avenue, venue, G Gloucester loucester G GL4 L4 3 3BU BU ((Next Next tto oT The he W Weavers e avers S Shop, hop, o opposite pposite S SMYTHS) MYTHS)

w www.interiorneeds.co.uk ww.interiorneeds.co.uk

Gadgets G adgets & G Gizmos izmos with with Laura Laura N Nicklin icklin

Jeepers Jeepers ccreepers! reepers!

As Halloween rolls around again, you c a n b e s u r e to f i n d p l e n t y o f n ew gadgets and gizmos filling the shop shelves. From decorative glowingey e d p u m p k i n s to r e m o te controlled rats, and even skullshaped disco balls, there’s certainly a lot of creativity that comes with the latest best-sellers for this time of year. To get you into the seasonal mood, have a look at some of these H a l l o we e n - i n s p i re d contraptions lurking around every corner…

John John LLewis ewis

£44.99 is Vampirina’s doting canine companion, Wolfie.

N Nerf erf ZZombie ombie FFlipfury lipfury T h e r e te n d s to b e t w o d i f fe re n t t y p e s o f p e o p l e t h a t emerge on Halloween night; those who embrace the fe s t i v i t i e s by d e c k i n g t h e i r homes with cobwebs and skeletons, and stocking up on sweets for trick or treaters, and t h o s e w h o b a r r i c a d e t h e m s e l ve s i n s i d e t h e i r h o m e s, a n d a r e m o r e likely to hand out a raw potato than a M a r s B a r to a n y o n e w h o r i n g s their doorbell.

If you’re particularly averse to kids asking for sweets on your doorstep, you can always arm yourself with the Nerf Zombie Flipfury – the perfect weapon against the undead. When faced with a sweet-toothed zombie, whip out this blaster, which fires up to 12 foam darts without needing to reload, and defend yourself. At £21.99, this nerf gun is the perfect defence against zombies if you find yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Harry Potter Potter G Golden olden SSnitch nitch Disney Disney V Vampirina ampirina B Bat-Tastic at-Tastic Harry ouch LLight ight TTalking alking V Vee ee a and nd W Wolfie olfie D Doll oll TTouch Something that combines the creepy with the cute, this talking doll is based on the heroine of the Disney Junior series, ‘Vampirina’. For the more junior Halloween enthusiasts, Vampirina is the perfect addition to your home, as she shows that it’s OK to embrace the weird and the wonderful. Just press her necklace to get her talking, and enjoy her cool light-up bat wings that include some flying sound effects.

If your kids are bored with playing with Princess Elsa and Ana, then let t h e m h a ve f u n w i t h t h e i r G o t h i c side! Also included in the price tag of The Local Answer

Argos

restrained in a bell jar, but simply touch the top of the jar, and it will soon reveal its magical light (with a l i t t l e h e l p f ro m t h e p r ov i d e d U S B cable).

Halloween may be about gore and horror to some, but for others it’s a chance to a p p re c i a te the otherworldly or unexplainable. A charming trinket to brighten up any home and provide a conversation starter for any ignorant muggles who h av e ye t t o b e e d u c a t e d , t h i s enchanted device is available at £24.99. As Dumblebore once said: “ H a p p i n e s s c a n b e fo u n d i n t h e d a r k e s t o f t i m e s, i f o n e o n l y remembers to turn on the light.”

If you’re seeking something magical this Hallow’s Eve, then take a look at this collectable Wizarding item, fresh from the Q u i d d i tc h p i tc h o n t h e Hogwarts grounds, and worth a w h o p p i n g 1 5 0 p o i n t s to whomever catches it . If you’ve already become lost, then you ev i d e n t l y a re a m u g g l e a n d need to research your wizarding history (most notably the history of Quidditch), but if you recognise the winged golden ball, then you’re clearly an expert on the sport . This G o l d e n S n i tc h h a s b e e n

To advertise call 0122 510500

Menkind.co.uk Page 2

WORD WORD SEARCH SEARCH O D R A G O N W C I I I M Q T P H O E N I X I G

G P K H Q A B C A E E Y A W N L L W E X S E E R

S K A Q C S C Z N T R O T R P V T F R Z C L I I

H D A Z V Y A Q N L A B O E I G L D O A J C X F

E A R N L M L Y E X A C E W S E Y M R L C D S F

E S J H E H V P Y N I W C R G W Z L A Y E O O I

H Q A D J K R O P N I L J R U L X X C A R Q A N

S N U D R E N V U F A I R Y E S F L H Z I K U N

N S T J C Y W Q A S Q N E X Q A O G G O P S L S

A P X H L E W Q R U S L Y V U P E W D M M U F W

B N A Y Y T F R D O F C N V S B X C I B A K R K

N U E K B O P F Y M G N I L B O G S P I V F G J

N O U R D D Y V H O F R M M C U O N F E B D W M

Q A O S I A R H H G R W M R J D D E X F U B U Z

R Z S B M S T J B G R U Y G Y U V B E X O E R H

X V F T B E N S F F H X R X F N V A X E H G J L

T W Z I O D R L B Y K S V R Y L N S Z S S E M H

P W D M T O O M J Q D U D L W I C I X T Q Q I O

Y S B S L W F T A Y F F G D R B K L V Q V P N O

R E O T E M E G A I D L G O Y L W I G E A P O N

X H Y R B W J J I F D E U X P N B S C J C M T N

G I E Z T W S V X B W Z M E V B U K B B G D A X

X W P P N C T J O F M E M O C A O R N D Y G U G

Y F D M F W H S T K R U A T N E C E R G O S R I

Mythical M ythical Creatures Creatures BANSHEE BASILISK BIG FOOT CENTAUR CERBERUS CYCLOPS DEMON DRAGON ELF

FAIRY GHOST GOBLIN GRIFFIN HYDRA LEPRECHAUN MEDUSA MERMAID MINOTAUR

OGRE PHOENIX SIREN UNICORN VAMPIRE WEREWOLF ZOMBIE

Don’t Don’t llook ook u until ntil yyou’ve ou’ve finished! finished! SSolutions olutions oonn ‘‘Index Index ooff AAdvertisers’ dvertisers’ ppage. age.

Page 28

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

REASONS R EASONS TO TO B BUY UY F FROM ROM US: US:

• We We buy buy d direct irect from fro om the the manufacturers manufacturers to to save save our our customers money c ustomers money on commission, commission, so so we we can can • Our Our salesmen salesmen do do not not work work on ensure our getting the the right right product pro oduct at e nsure o ur customers customers are are getting at price tthe he right right p rice • Honest Honest and and expert expert advice advice you you won’t won’t find find elsewhere elsewhere seven • Open Open s even days days a week week Mon Mon – Fri Fri 9am-5pm, 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm 11am-3pm Sat S at 10am-4pm, 10am-4pm, Sun Free m easuring and and estimating estimating service service with with no no • Free measuring o bligation obligation • The The largest largest selection selection of of flooring flooring in in Gloucestershire Gloucestershire • Independent Independent and and local local

Carpets Vinyls Laminates Rugs Engineered wood Luxury vinyl tiles Artificial Grass

WHERE W HERE K KNOWLEDGE NOWLEDG DGE AND AND S SERVICE ERVICE M MEET EET P PRICE RICE A AND ND Q QUALITY UALITY

Q QUEDGELEY UEDGELEY C CARPETS ARPETS 0 01452 1452 883113 883113 www.quedgeleycarpets.co.uk w ww.quedgeleycarpets.co.uk

GLO UCE STE R

The Bumble Bee

Holiday Inn Express WA TE RW EL LS DR IVE

dy stody Custo ce Cu oliice Pol P tes Suites Sui

IIRRE RSH Y STE AR CE BUL OU TA GL ONS C

5 M

STTANLEY COURT

LOSE EDISON C

Y TELFORD WA

We W e can can a also lso u uplift plift a and old nd rremove emove yyour our o ld fflooring, looring, e ase yyour our d oors, ccarefully arefully m ove yyour our ffurniture urniture a nd ease doors, move and e ven vvacuum acuum b efore we we leave! leave! even before Please call 01452 883113 for more details.

E WE AR ARE HERE HERE

A38

Quedgeley Carpets house over 60 rolls of carpett and 40 rolls of vinyl at any one time. Our huge showroom has a vast amount of samples for you to take and view in your own home. As well as carpets and vinyls, we have the largest laminate and real wood flooring showroom in the South West of Gloucestershire.

TEL FO RD WA Y

WE W ED DON’T ON’T JJUST UST BEAT BEAT LIKE-FOR-LIKE LIKE-FOR-LIKE QUOTATIONS, QUOTATIONS, W WE EB BETTER ETTER TTHEM! HEM!

U Unit nit 1 1,, S Stanley tanley C Court, ourt, T Telford elford W Way, ay, Quedgeley, Quedgeley, Gloucester Gloucester GL2 GL2 2AE 2AE iinfo@quedgeleycarpets.co.uk nfo@quedgeleycarpets.co.uk

Quick Q uick Crossword Crossword A ACROSS CROSS 1 Chinese river 4 Hollow 7 Least attractive 8 Declare 9 Small celestial body 12 Speeches 15 People taken from danger 17 Cured 18 Cite author 21 Acted in response 22 Defined regions 23 Gloomier

DOWN DOWN 1 Californian National Park 2 Choked 3 Equal 4 Consumes food 5 Self-contradiction 6 Ox harness 10 Actor’s parts 11 Grating 13 Poorer quality 14 Wool fat 16 Photographer’s tool 18 Trivia test 19 Periods of time 20 Door frame post

© Lovatts Puzzles

D Don’t on’t llook ook until until you’ve you’ve finished! finished! SSolutions olutions oonn ‘‘Index Index of of AAdvertisers’ dvertisers’ ppage. age.

Abbey Group, Units 23/24, Neptune Business Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9FB

www.abbeybusinessequipment.com

The Abbey Business Lounge at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium sponsored by Gloucestershire’s leading business solutions provider

Page 30

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer

Sudoku Fill the grids so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Money Money M Matters atters with with Roger Roger D Downes ownes o of fA Andorran ndorr ran

SSaving aving ffor or tthe he ttax ax b bill ill “I’ve got to pay how much in tax, I don’t think I’ve got it?”

If I had a pound for every time I heard that statement , I would be the proverbial rich man. Many people I know are highly sensible and prudent; they tuck away a certain amount every month, so that when the tax bill comes along, the money is there to pay it.

Sadly not everyone follows that path. Some don’t care; if the money isn’t there when it comes time to pay the tax , it ’s the government not they who are ‘losing out ’.

Others don’t realise; there’s hope for them, as they should listen to the advice about saving it once they’ve tripped over the issue the first time.

Another group would have done so if they had been told about it or perhaps thought about it for themselves. And there’s the ones who just can’t see that it makes economic sense to set aside enough to pay their liability when it falls due.

VAT VAT iiss e easiest asiest ffor or a b business usiness to to deal deal with with

Don’t look until you’ve finished!

Solutions on ‘Index of Advertisers’ page.

THE SOLUTION FOR YOUR NEW BATHROOM ...

Your local family business

The Local Answer

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.

To advertise call 0122 510500

Page 31

S Sport port with w ith R Roger oger JJackson acks son

WANT W ANT TTO O SSHARE HARE Y YOUR OUR SSPORTING PORTING SSTORY TORY O ON NO OUR UR W WEBSITE? EBSITE? Please Please e email mail ffull ull d details etails tto o ssport@thelocalanswer.co.uk port@thelocalanswer.co.uk

A Andy ndy Wright Wright iiss h happy appy tto o llead ead ffrom rom ffront ront Andy Wright is happy to keep leading Berry Hill from the front, even though he has dropped back into the back row in recent seasons.

The one-time hooker now plays more often than not at blindside flanker and he will be very much to the fore as the club look to establish themselves in Gloucester Premier after last season’ss Gloucester One title success.

The 35-year-old is in the second season of what is his third spell as captain of the club and believes the club are in a good place.

“We’re doing well,” he said. “The facilities are second to none and we’re on the way back up. We’re all working hard but we have to take it one step at a time.

“We’re looking to stay in the league – that’ss our goal – but whatever comes on top of that we’ll take.”

Wright knows his rugby, having played the game for well over two decades. He first started playing rugby while a pupil at Whitecross School before joining Bream and then

moving on to Lydney. “I played at Lydney for quite a few years,” said Wright. “I played at the same time as Paul Price, Nick Nelmes and Adrian Knox and had a season in the first team. Nelmer was coming to the end of his career and I was on the bench but towards the end of the season I got quite a few games.”

Wright left Lydney for Berry Hill after Ben Lewis had made the move in the other direction.

Lewis was a very good hooker –

U Under nder sstarter’s tarter’s o orders rders

IIt’s t’s ffull ull sspeed peed a ahead head

S i m o n C l a i ss e i s p re 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 ever”.

Simon Claisse “Of course it does,” said the 58-year-old as he looked ahead to the first meeting at the home of National Hunt racing in 2018/19 – The Showcase – on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th 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 B a r r y D av i e s w h e n d e s c r i b i n g t h e n Derby striker Francis Lee playing a g a i n s t h i s fo r m e r c l u b M a n c h e s te r City in the mid-70s.

He used the w o r d “ i n t e re s t i n g ” as Lee, running at full pace, prepared to unleash a shot f ro m o u t s i d e t h e penalty area and then screamed Les Thomas “ ve r y i n t e re s t i n g ” as the ball flew towards the back of the net. ‘ I n te r e s t i n g , v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g ’ a re t h r e e w o rd s t h a t c a n b e u s e d t o describe Les Thomas, 65, the secretary of Gloucestershire Netball and a former chairman for some 14 years.

Andy Wright

“He’s part of the 200 Club at Lydney,” said Wright – and these days is back playing at Berry Hill which is one of the big reasons why Wright has moved into the back row.

“When you get to the stage of your career where I am, you’re not so worried about where you play, it ’ss what’ss best for the team,” explained Wright.

So which position does he prefer, hooker or blindside flanker?

“At six you’ve got to run more but I like carrying the ball,” he said. “It’s also less physical in the scrums. The scrums are easier, I can walk better on Sundays! And I’m definitely not missing the throwing in at all. I was never blessed with being a natural thrower of the ball.”

And while Wright knows he won’t be able to play forever, he believes the club have a bright future.

“We’ve got a really strong youth setup and we’ve got two good coaches in Mike Stubbs and Ady Powles,” he said.

Full story online.

Why? Because there can’t be too 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 Ladies – or Glos Pups as they have become known – won promotion to Division Four of the LTA Summer County Cup. “It was a great week ,” said Eales.

For full versions of all these stories and more, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

AAbove bove iiss a sselection election ffrom rom llocal ocal ssporting porting sstories tories aavailable vailable online... online ...

Ambitious R Ambitious Redmarley edmarley aare re m making aking ssome ome g great reat sstrides trides When Clive Wilkes says there’s a football club worth doing a story on, it’s sensible to take note.

The one-time top level referee is t h e s e d ay s p re s i d e n t o f t h e N o r t h Gloucestershire League, a job he takes very seriously.

A n d W i l k e s h a s b e e n ve r y i m p re ss e d w i t h t h e r i s e a n d r i s e o f Redmarley, who are playing in the P re m i e r D i v i s i o n o f t h e N o r t h Gloucestershire League for the first time in their history.

“They’re a very good club,” he told The Local Answer. “They’re running a reserve team as well this season and they ’ve got a very good secretary in Aaron Smith.”

Wilkes was right on all three counts, although it should be added that the ve r y i m p re ss i ve S m i t h i s a l s o chairman, treasurer and groundsman at the club as well as being a player.

“The club are my little baby,” he laughed. “The club were first founded in 1924 and from digging around I’ve discovered that the club have been r e i n ve n t e d t h r e e t i m e s , t h e m o s t recent 10 years ago.”

Matt Lee re-started the club in 2008 and was the main man for a season, but when he no longer had the time to commit he handed over the reins to S m i t h , w h o p r i o r t o t h a t h a d j u s t been a player.

“I’m in my ninth season as Mr Redmarley,” laughed Smith. “We s t a r t e d o f f i n t h e fo u r t h d i v i s i o n – there were five divisions back then – and we won back-to-back promotions.

“We then got relegated but won two more promotions, and after three or four seasons in Division One won promotion to the Premier Division.”

S o w h a t a re t h e a i m s fo r t h e c l u b this season?

“We had a meeting at the end of last season and we thought we’d just t r y to s t a y i n t h e P re m i e r D i v i s i o n , ” s a i d S m i t h . “ B u t t h e n we w e r e a p p r o a c h e d by A l l a n M c N e i l a b o u t forming a reserve team.

“He brought a few players and we ran with the idea. Pre-season went well and we had such a good start to

Redmarley are a rapidly developing club

the season, now we’re trying to push hard.

“We’re going to go for it and if possible win it.”

And while that may appear ambitious to some, the club have a very clear idea about what they want to achieve.

“We wanted to get into the Premier Division of the North Gloucestershire League within five years and it took us six,” said Smith. “Now we want to get into Division One of the Northern Senior League within five years.”

T h a t wo u l d r e q u i re t w o m o r e promotions but with a reserve team now playing in Division Three of the North Gloucestershire League – the club also have a strong youth section – there is certainly a lot more depth to the club.

Smith, 27, is currently playing for the reserves, although he is very keen to get back into the first team under manager Nick Vaughan, who is in his fifth season in charge.

“I spent a bit of time on the bench last season and I’m trying to reestablish myself with the 2nds,” said Smith, a wing back .

“We always play 3-5-2. When I first started at the club we played 4-5-1 and I was right-back .”

N o t t h a t S m i t h w i l l t h ro w h i s t oy s out of the pram if he fails to earn a recall to the flagship team.

“No way,” he laughed, “I’m Redmarley through and through.”

Indeed he is, even though he hails from Newent , was educated at Newent Secondary School and lives in Oxenhall, a village just outside Newent.

He played briefly at Newent Town when he was 17 or 18 and was contemplating switching sports and trying his luck at Newent Rugby Club when his school friend James Dean t o l d h i m to s t i c k w i t h fo o t b a l l a n d come and play with him at Redmarley.

Ironically, Dean has since been one of the leading lights in the remarkable c l i m b o f N ew e n t R u g b y C l u b b u t Smith, for one, is certainly pleased that he gave the oval ball game a body swerve.

Football was, is and surely always wil l be his number one sport and when he’s not playing himself he certainly enjoys watching Redmarley’s 1st XI play.

H e re c k o n s h e s p e n d s s i x h o u r s a we e k o n f o o t b a l l b u s i n e s s, w h i c h i s four-fifths of many people’s working day. It is clearly time well spent.

Full story online.

FFor or ffull ull aarticles rticles & m more ore sstories: tories: w www.thelocalanswer.co.uk ww.thelocalanswer.co.uk

Index of Advertisers FOOD & DRINK

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICES

20 4 C&G Paving 4 Marshalls Driveways 20 Resindrives.co.uk 35 WHAT’S ON S.J. Lewis & Sons 20 EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Abbey Mill 15 FURNISHING & APPLIANCES Prinknash Bird & Deer Park 17 Dream Doors 24 Gloucester Carpet Outlet 22 PROPERTY 26 Park Home Life 8 Interior Needs Quedgeley Carpets 29 HOMES & GARDENS Cafe Rene Tiger’s Eye

BATHROOMS

WINDOWS & DOORS

Severn Vale Bathrooms 31 & 36 Albany Windows

ANIMAL SERVICES

Cats Protection

The Local

10

ANSWER

8 34

To advertise telephone:

CARE SERVICES

Coate Water Care Samaritans COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE

Abbey Group

30

01242 510500

SOLICITORS

Sherbornes Solicitors Ltd 6 TUTORING

2 Paul Cantellow

5

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS O D R A G O N W C I I I M Q T P H O E N I X I G

G P K H Q A B C A E E Y A W N L L W E X S E E R

S K A Q C S C Z N T R O T R P V T F R Z C L I I

H D A Z V Y A Q N L A B O E I G L D O A J C X F

E A R N L M L Y E X A C E W S E Y M R L C D S F

E S J H E H V P Y N I W C R G W Z L A Y E O O I

H Q A D J K R O P N I L J R U L X X C A R Q A N

S N U D R E N V U F A I R Y E S F L H Z I K U N

N S T J C Y W Q A S Q N E X Q A O G G O P S L S

A P X H L E W Q R U S L Y V U P E W D M M U F W

B N A Y Y T F R D O F C N V S B X C I B A K R K

N U E K B O P F Y M G N I L B O G S P I V F G J

N O U R D D Y V H O F R M M C U O N F E B D W M

Q A O S I A R H H G R W M R J D D E X F U B U Z

R Z S B M S T J B G R U Y G Y U V B E X O E R H

X V F T B E N S F F H X R X F N V A X E H G J L

T W Z I O D R L B Y K S V R Y L N S Z S S E M H

P W D M T O O M J Q D U D L W I C I X T Q Q I O

Y S B S L W F T A Y F F G D R B K L V Q V P N O

R E O T E M E G A I D L G O Y L W I G E A P O N

X H Y R B W J J I F D E U X P N B S C J C M T N

G I E Z T W S V X B W Z M E V B U K B B G D A X

X W P P N C T J O F M E M O C A O R N D Y G U G

Y F D M F W H S T K R U A T N E C E R G O S R I

COMPETITION WINNERS The TLA Photography 2018 winner for the October 2018 cover is Karen Bailey of Wotton-under-Edge.

COMPETITION RULES 1 Prizes are as stated and no cash or prize alternative will be offered. 2 Employees of The Local Answer and their families or households are not eligible to enter. 3 The first correct entry drawn at random after the closing date will win the prize as stated. 4 The winner will be notified by telephone after the closing date has passed. 5 The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 6 Entrants must be over 18 years, unless stated. 7 Proof of posting is

not regarded as proof of receipt of entry. 8 The Local Answer accepts no responsibility for the provision of the prize, which remains at all times the full responsibility of the prize donor(s). 9 By entering any competition you agree to have your name published in the next issue of The Local Answer should you be drawn as a winner of the prize. 10 By entering any competition you agree to have your details passed to a third party. 11 One entry per household.

BOOKING DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE – Wednesday 10th October 2018

Always Always tthere here if if you you need need us us

RE GLOUCESTERSHI Page 3

08457 08457 909090 9 09090 jjo@samaritans.org o@samaritans.org

www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

The Local Answer