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W Welcome elcome 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!
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Broadly speaking, eating as much natural fo o d (unprocessed/ unrefined) as possible – leafy greens, pulses, complex carbohydrates, fruit, nuts, lean as well as fatty grass-fed meat and oily fish – and drinking lots of water is simply the way to go. In order to find your sweet spot with regard to diet and exercise, you will need to experiment a little, or m ay b e a l o t ! D u e to t h e i n d i v i d u a l u n i q u e n e ss o f o u r m e t a b o l i s m a n d lifestyle, we each have unique caloric needs. To make matters more complicated, these needs change over our life time as we mature. When it comes to diet , I’m an advocate of the 85:15 rule – simply, 85% of your food should be healthy, while the other 15% can fall into the ‘not-so-healthy’ food category. I truly believe anyone can follow the 85:15 rule and it provides the wiggle room for those of us with ‘weaknesses’ fo r certain fo o d s ! M o re importantly, this method leaves room for individual experim e n t i n g to o p t i m i s e yo u r d i et a n d m a k es allowances fo r a l l e rg i e s a n d i n to l erances.
Whether for health, performance or aesthetic reasons, I’d recommend investing in a good multi-vitamin for b o o s t i n g t h e i m m u n e sy s te m . Thereafter, for those using exercise to m a i n t a i n t h e i r m e n t a l a n d p hy s i c a l health, adding omega 3, 6 and 9 oils a n d / o r b o n e b ro t h f o r a m i x o f collagen, amino acids and essential oils, helps to improve joint health, s t re n g t h e n b o n e s a n d p ro m o t e G - I tract health. For those looking to build their ‘beach bods’ or perform impressive physical feats, supplementing your diet with a good protein source and possibly using a recovery product will be helpful. Remember to check if the product is safe and legal.
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introduced tto o tthe CPR CPR b being eing introduced he n ational ccurriculum urriculum national After an historic announcement in July 2018, the government announced that they will be adding CPR and first aid to the wider curriculum in health education classes. This is such a huge step forward for increasing the survival rates from cardiac arrests. C a rd i a c a r re s t i s a n e l e c t r i c a l malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs, and is a leading cause of death. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. About 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests d i e. C P R , e s p e c i a l l y i f p e r fo r m e d immediately, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.
Be the Be the d difference ifference ffor or ssomeone omeone y you ou llove ove If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love – a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend. This is why it is so important t h a t m o re p e o p l e k n ow h o w t o perform CPR, so they can increase the
chances of saving a life in any g i v e n s i t u a t i o n . B e l ow a r e s o m e st at i st i c s a b o u t t h i s condition: • Over 50% of people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest have no previous cardiac history. • 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. • 12 young people lose their lives every week in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest. • Each year, 270 of those young people suffer cardiac arrest whilst they are at school. • Unfortunately,, only about 46% of people who experience an out-ofhospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. • Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public. It can significantly increase a victim’s chance of survival.
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of a familiar song. You may recall a TV advert a few years ago that featured Vinnie Jones carrying out CPR to the B e e G e e s ’ s o n g i n a b i d to e d u c a te viewers.
Automatic A utomatic EExternal xternal Defibrillators ((AEDs) Defibrillators AEDs) Many communities are now having an AED installed in an old telephone box or outside their village hall, pub, shop or school. The sooner a patient w h o i s i n c a rd i a c a r re s t c a n b e shocked, the greater the chance of a return to a normal life. Defibrillators a r e m a d e f o r e ve r y o n e t o u s e w i t h easy to follow instructions. You don’t need to be trained to use one – there will be visual or voice prompts to guide you through each step. For further information about CPR or first aid contact a local training provider or visit: w ww.bhf.org.uk www.bhf.org.uk
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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.
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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.
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A Audi’s udi’s w winter inter ffriend riend The Audi RS4 Avant has become an icon in its own right since it launched with the B5 back in late 1999. It has always been the go-to car for celebrities who want the perfect companion for a winter skiing trip. I know Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, a keen petrol head and car collector, has been a long term fan of the RS4. It has ample usable space due to its estate configuration, all-wheel drive via Quattro and enough power to make it so versatile. We have to remember that the original RS4 Avant was the successor to t h e Po r s c h e / Q u a t t r o G m b H j o i n t venture developed Audi RS2 Avant, a car which I know is becoming a serious collector item.
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new fourth generation 2018 version called the B9. It drives like an Audi – smooth, responsive – a reliable sword for the daily commute, yet perfect for a fun weekend drive. Powered by a V6 engine, with bi-turbo exhaust turbocharger, it puts out 450ps and 600nm of torque. 0 - 62mph arrives in 4.1 seconds. The twin oval exhausts, to cope with this output , are huge, yet beautifully understated. The third generation (B8) Audi RS4 (which the 2018 version replaces) was powered by a 4.2 litre naturallyaspirated V8 engine, so some people may be sad that this B9 version is a V6 bi-turbo. However, we have to remind ourselves that the original B5 RS4 was a 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo, so Audi have just returned the model to its grass roots. Having said that, this new RS4 has an eight speed tiptronic box, whereas the original had a six speed manual.
When I was a child, an estate car was always the family transport and a nostalgia factor is definitely there. For the family on a budget , a 32.1 mpg fuel bill will also not break the bank . Oh and by the way, if you wondered, “Avant” is Audi’s name for an estate car. The RS4 is pretty light and nimble for its size at 1715kg without a driver. S e r v i c i n g i n s p e c t i o n s a r r i ve a t 19,000 miles or two years, and there’s a three year or 60,000 mile vehicle warranty, three years on paint and twelve years rust perforation guarantee – the latter is generous as often it’s only ten years.
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life but football is my passion.” A Shropshire man, Wainwright played both football and rugby when he was growing up. He was a goalscoring centreforward – “In my early days I had movement ,” he said – and was a junior at Shrewsbury Town, although he was a big Wolves fan. He played rugby at Ludlow Grammar School where he was an openside flanker and was good
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“Interesting, very interesting!” Those were the words used by top football commentator of yesteryear Barry D av i e s w h e n d e s c r i b i n g t h e n D e r by striker Francis Lee playing against his fo r m e r c l u b M a n c h e s t e r C i t y i n t h e mid-70s. He used the word “ i n te r e 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 “ v e r y i n te re s t i n g ” as the ball flew towards the back of the net. ‘ I n t e r e s t i n g , v e r y i n t e 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.
enough to play as a very late replacement for Shropshire in a game against Glamorgan in 1962. “What a difference that was,” he said, “it was the pace of the game. But it helped that I was playing with a better class of player. Good players offload the ball before the contact.” Wise words spoken by someone who clearly understands the game but , he insists, that certainly wasn’t the case when he moved to this part of the world in the late 60s to become head of PE at Hucclecote School. “I was a complete novice at rugby coaching, I had no experience at all,” he said. Novice he may have been but in his first year at the school, the 1st XV – they had only one team – enjoyed a very successful season. So much so that the pupils asked Wainwright if he’d form a club for the school’s former pupils and the rest , as they say, is history. 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, who is a coach at East Glos. For full versions of all these stories and more visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk
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said. “We currently have some 300 members but five years ago we were stronger. We should have 500 members which would put us in the top 50 clubs in the country. At the moment we’re 161st out of 800. “We need to become known as a really friendly club. We are very welcoming but I’m desperate to have stronger community connections. My job is to put the club on the map, get a d ev e l o p m e n t p l a n a n d c a r r y t h e brand forward.” The more people who are aware of Gloucester City Hockey Club the better, of course, and on the pitch there are certainly some good things happening b e c a u s e t h e l a d i e s ’ s e c t i o n i s ve r y strong. Their first team competes in the national league and they also run three other teams. It’s not quite so healthy in the men’s s e c t i o n w h e r e t h e c l u b r u n t h re e competitive teams plus a social/vets side. “We’re looking to recruit some young guys,” said de Leeuw, “but we have to be realistic . Gloucester is a rugby city and King’s School is the only school in Gloucester where the boys play hockey. “We’ve got a great junior section, a l t h o u g h t h e g i r l s a re s t ro n g e r t h a n the boys. “That makes it more difficult but I’d love the club to have four competitive
men’s teams and for the senior team to get closer to the national league.” It’s clear that de Leeuw knows what he’s on about , whether he’s talking a b o u t re s t r u c t u r i n g t h e c l u b o f f t h e pitch or improving it on it. While he’s done a multitude of jobs at the top end of the business world for much of his adult life, he’s been i n v o l ve d i n h o c k ey f o r c l o s e o n 4 0 years. He started playing from the age of six when he moved to South Africa. He was a goalkeeper and a very good o n e a t t h a t , g o o d e n o u g h t o p l ay professionally in his adopted country in the mid-90s. That was despite breaking his back w h i l e p l ay i n g i n 1 9 9 1 , a n i n j u r y a s s e r i o u s a s i t s o u n d s t h a t r e q u i re d three corrective surgeries. It ultimately cost him a place in South Africa’s Olympic squad for the 1996 Atlanta Games when he lost out to his long-time rival Brad Milne. He first settled in this country – and more specifically Stroud – in the late 90s and enjoyed a three-year spell playing and coaching at Lydney before work took him down to London. Married to Julie, who is from Stroud, a n d w i t h t wo s o n s – T h o m a s a n d Felix – it was oldest son Thomas, who is now 15, who first got him involved with Gloucester City Hockey Club when he returned to this area. Full story online.
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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’, ‘But Not For Me’, ‘Embraceable You’, ‘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 has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. On National Poetry Day, she 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
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Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll. Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through the glistening Land of Snow to a kingdom made entirely of sweets. 7pm. £19.50 (£18.50, children £14.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 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
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6 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
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OAS-IS Five Oasis fanatics who live and breath Manchester’s finest band, now dedicated to giving you the best look and sound that you should expect from an Oasis tribute 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, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 6-31 OCTOBER FRIGHTMARE Visit Over Farm this Halloween for a night of horror at Frightmare! With five terrifying live scare attractions, lots of spooky entertainment, a licensed bar and an expanded food court. For full details including dates, times and tickets please visit www.frightmare.co.uk. Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB. 7 OCTOBER FOREST SHOWCASE FOOD FESTIVAL We showcase creative producers from The Forest of Dean and surrounding areas alongside invited traders who have something that ‘little bit different’ to bring to the Festival. Adults £5, children £2. For full details please visit forestshowcase.org The Speech House Hotel, GL16 7EL.
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LONGFIELD BUBBLE RUSH 2018 A fun run with a difference – as you run, jog, walk or toddle around the 5k course, you will be covered in lots and lots of bubbles! There will be high powered foam canons blowing out frothy bubbles with a team of Bubble Commandos manning each cannon to make sure you get covered in plenty of coloured, frothy foam. 11am. For full details please visit www.longfield.org.uk. Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, GL7 6JS. 8 OCTOBER CIRENCESTER MOP FAIR One of the oldest fairs in the county makes its way to Cirencester as the town welcomes Nichols Amusements of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain for the return of the annual Mop fair offering fairground rides and stalls. 12-10pm. For full details visit www.cotswolds.com/whats-on Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NW 10 OCTOBER – 10 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. Wednesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm. www.thechapelarts.com
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12 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 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. 17 OCTOBER THE HOT SPROCKETS Take some good time revolutionary spirit, add a pinch of psychedelic flavour, simmer it down with some Indie Soul and you are somewhere close to the cosmic vibe of The Hot Sprockets, five blood brothers from Dublin City, drawn together by their mutual love of Rock ‘n’ Roll. 8pm. Free entry. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3SS. theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 18 OCTOBER EUCO WITH EMMA JOHNSON Emma Johnson, Britain’s favourite clarinettist, plays Mozart’s ever popular clarinet concerto with the EUCO under its charismatic director, Hans-Peter Hofmann.
Alongside, Barber’s famous Adagio, Tchaikovsky’s romantic Serenade for Strings and a vivacious Vivaldi concerto to open. 7.30pm. £13.50 (£11.50 concessions). Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. 01453 760900. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 19 OCTOBER 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. 7.30pm. £20. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 20 OCTOBER LECKHAMPTON COURT STARLIGHT HIKE: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 2018 Walk with us and help us to raise funds for expert hospice care for local families in Gloucestershire. You’ll follow a marshalled route around Cheltenham, which will lead you around the tranquil hospice grounds, softly lit with festoon lights and candles, where you will have the opportunity to remember loved ones. Registration and entertainment from 7pm. Walk starts 9pm. For full details please visit www.sueryder.org and look at the Leckhampton Court Hospice page. THE THINKING DRINKERS A brand new, hilarious, intoxicating barhop through history. Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts take you from the symposiums of Ancient Greece to the classic British boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin palaces and the secret Speakeasy. 7.30pm. £15. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 20-21 OCTOBER COTSWOLDS FOOD & DRINK FAYRE Up to 50 exhibitors of local artisan food and drink to buy at GWSR Toddington and Winchcombe stations, as well as steam and diesel train rides. Free entry and parking at Cheltenham Racecourse and
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Toddington stations. 10am-4pm each day. For full details visit www.gwsr.com 20-28 OCTOBER SPOOKYARD DAYTIME FAMILY FUN EVENT Over Farm’s spectacular Spookyard Halloween event is jam-packed with activities that the whole family will enjoy. Get ready to jump aboard our tractor trailer, 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 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 21-24 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 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 of Halloween half term activities at www.berkeleycastle.com Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ 24 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY Do you dare delve into what lies beneath Sudeley Castle? 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. Full details: sudeleycastle.co.uk
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Engage Engage in in Gloucester Gloucester As a councillor, you certainly see how much of a role volunteers play in the life of the city. Our volunteers range from churchwardens, Friends of the Hospital, members of the Civic Trust or Rotary Clubs, volunteer litter pickers and many other different ways in which people give their time freely. The city would certainly be a poorer place without them – and in reality just wouldn’t be able to function in the same way. Last month saw the launch of a new volunteering initiative in the City – Engage in Gloucester. There is an easy to use website which lists volunteering challenges for our Heritage, Arts and Cultural sector. With the many projects in the city bringing our rich heritage to the fore and Gloucester undergoing something of a cultural renaissance, this will be a growing area for community involvement.
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Why Why G Gloucestershire loucestershire M Music usic is is so so influential influential The impact that Gloucestershire Music h a s m a d e o n t h e e d u c at i o n of musicians across the county cannot be underestimated. Gloucestershire Music organises county youth orchestras, jazz groups, s t r i n g e n s e m b l e s, b a n d s a n d c h o i r s . Many groups have performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and represented Gloucestershire at national music festivals and toured abroad. With music centres in Gloucester, Stroud and the Forest of Dean, the music education service offers o p p o r t u n i t i e s fo r b o t h c h i l d re n a n d adults to perfect their musical skills. Steve Legge, Extended Learning and Provisions Manager at Gloucestershire Music, says the work the company does is of tremendous benefit to the musicians of Gloucestershire. He said: “We have 16 ensembles located across the county that get together every week , which include three music centres that meet on a Saturday morning.
Students across the county have benefited from the teaching of Gloucestershire Music
“We have free beginner ensemble s e s s i o n s f o r p e o p l e w h o a re j u s t s t a r t i n g o u t p l ay i n g a n i n s t r u m e n t . T h e s e b e g i n n e r s w i l l t h e n g o o n to join one of our county ensembles or into our adult music programmes. “Our aim is to provide high quality, accessible and enjoyable musical experiences for children and adults. Our team is passionate about music education and making a difference to people’s lives through the power of
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music. Whether playing an instrument or singing as a hobby or a career path choice, we have something to offer everyone. “Music is a formal discipline, there’s similarities with sport – the harder you work and the more dedicated you are the better you become. You find out quite a lot about yourself having that discipline and dedication to learn an instrument.” Members of Gloucestershire Music h a ve g o n e o n to a c h i e ve s i g n i f i c a n t success in their chosen musical careers, something Steve is particularly proud of. He added: “We have some extremely good musical groups that have received national recognition and national success. “For students to have that on their doorstep has been hugely beneficial to their development and has helped them go on to achieve great things in their careers.” Full story online.
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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.
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Strike Strike A LLight ight b back ack b bigger igger tthan han e ever ver b before efore Gloucester will be hosting national and international touring theatre and dance companies when the Strike A Light Festival gets underway on Wednesday 10th October. The week-long event features performances from companies who will be appearing at venues across the city. Emma-Jane Benning, Co Artistic Director for the festival, says the event is a significant date in the city ’s calendar. She said: “There’s something here for everyone. We make sure to programme activities and shows that w i l l b e e n j oy e d b y yo u n g a n d o l d alike. “The festival isn’t just for people who have a keen interest in theatre, we want to make it an event that is t r u l y i n c l u s i ve to p e o p l e o f a l l a g e s and backgrounds. We feel it’s incredi b l y i m p o r t a n t to o f fe r o p p o r t u n i t i e s for people to access the performing arts. “The festival is not bound to a stage or one location, it takes place at
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various locations across the city including the centre, Tredworth and M a t s o n , a l l o w i n g u s t o t a k e s h ow s directly into communities. “My role is focused on selecting the best shows to appear at the festival, t h o s e t h a t c a n d e l i v e r p r o fe ss i o n a l high-quality impact and really involve the audience members. I’m so pleased with the acts that will be appearing at this year’s festival, all different sections
of the community will be able to relate to our performers. The festival has been running for five years, with attendances and the quality of performers increasing every year. Emma-Jane continued: “We hold two festivals every year, so this will be our eleventh event. “The festival has gone from strength to strength, it’s really pleasing to see such great support from the people of Gloucester and from people who travel from further afield to support the event. “We expect approximately 2,500 people to attend the shows. We have a h i g h e n g a g e m e n t f ro m s c h o o l c h i l d re n w h i c h i s v i t a l l y i m p o r t a n t . The arts offer so much, especially to the younger generation. Young people consume messages and ideas through performing arts, they can be inspired and challenged by what they ’re seeing.” Full story online.
PPoetry oetry FFestival estival w welcomes elcomes talented talented wordsmiths wordsmiths Some of the leading poets in the country will be appearing at this year ’s Gloucester Poetry Festival, which gets underway on Tuesday 9th October. Ev e n t o rg a n i s e r Z a c k D i c ks h a s been working hard to build on the success of last year ’s festival and says the line-up for the 2018 event will give visitors a real insight into the world of poetry. He said: “Obviously Cheltenham is very well-known for all the great festivals and cultural events, so I wanted to do something similar here in Gloucester. There was a gap in the market and that’s what gave me the inspiration to launch the Gloucester Poetry Festival. “I quickly discovered that there were a lot of people in Gloucester that were really interested in the festival, from fans of the written word to talented poets. The feedback we received from
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last year ’s event was so positive so we’re hopeful that the 2018 festival will be a real success for the city of Gloucester.” Zack has lived in Gloucester all his life but credits his travels beyond as a point that encouraged maturity, which dramatically altered his poetry as a result . He first started performing in public in 2016 but has subsequently gone on to establish extensive links internationally. He founded the Gloucester Poetry
Society as well as the Gloucester Poetry Festival. He continued: “Poetry is for everyone, I’m really k e e n t o g e t t h a t m e ss a g e a c r o s s . The great thing about the Gloucester Poetry Festival is it gives people a voice, people who may never have had the confidence to get up and read their poetry before. A s w e l l a s k e e n a m a te u r p o e t s we’ll also be hosting some of the most well-known and talented poets in the country. “The festival is all about creating a fun atmosphere, a place that ’s open for all. There’s only one event that c h a r g e s a n e n t r y fe e. E ve r y o t h e r event is completely free of charge, I want to make the festival as accessible as possible to everyone. “Last year we had a lot of first time performers, it was pleasing to see so many people get up and give it a go.” Full story online.
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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…
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