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When W hen tthe he kkids ids ffly ly tthe he n nest est It’s August already and the heat of summer is truly upon us. For many it is a time of great transitions as our growing children celebrate their new found independence after completing exams, and before embarking on the next leg of their education they flee to a festival to enjoy their youth! A friend recently remarked: “My kids are at Reading Festival, the dog is at the vets and I suddenly find the house very empty.” Whether you are a couple with a working spouse or indeed doing the whole solo parenting marathon, this can indeed be a time of emptiness and confusion. You are not ‘lonely’ exactly, but the pace of life has changed and you know instinctively life will never be the same again.

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jobs, spend more time with their own friends and you only have yourself to worry about. I highly recommend getting stuck into reading all those books you have been putting off all year, and when you feel a spurt of energy, what about a clear out? That drawer in the kitchen that gets filled at an alarming rate, the boxes in the attic that haven’t seen the light of day for a decade, or even the garden shed. Use the wonderful weather, the free time and the sense of purpose to effect lasting change for you and your family.

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For one thing, you may discover some long lost treasures and we all know how exciting it can be to find that item you thought was gone forever. I can guarantee you will feel a true sense of peace after throwing out a whole load of junk, which has been cluttering up the place for years.

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S Switzerland, witzerland, Bond-style Bond-style The latest James Bond movie, the twenty-fifth, will be in cinemas in April 2020, with locations including Jamaica, Norway and mountainside Matera in southern Italy. But for me, with Ian Fleming and Bond’s Swiss connections, and so many Bond missions visiting Switzerland over the decades, it’s a shame ‘Bond 25’ won’t. So let’s put that right with a tour of three classic Bond-movie locations in my favourite Alpine republic. Wherever you enter Switzerland, it’s not far to the eagle’s nest eerie of Piz Gloria, high in the Bernese Oberland that featured so spectacularly in ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. To reach the heavily 007themed attraction, head south of Interlaken and ride the Schilthornbahn cableway to the heights. Check in at the Hotel Eiger in car-free Mürren for Bond-style luxury overlooking the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Then continue up to the Schilthorn’s 2,970m-high peak as George Lazenby and the late Telly Savalas did in 1969.

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Crossing the St Gotthard Pass en route to our third stop, explore Sasso San Gotardo’s cold war underground fortifications – they make Bond villains’ lairs look like playhouses. Then continue south through Italianspeaking Ticino to the 220mhigh Contra Dam near Locarno. Remember the heart-stopping bungee jump at the start of 1995’s ‘GoldenEye’? If you’re feeling ‘brave as Bond’ you too can be shaken and stirred by the world’s highest stationery bungee jump… Taking in the entire world’s Bond filming locations could easily become a bank-balance busting life’s work. Maybe being able to visit some of the most famous within one beautiful little country offers a great alternative – especially during September, one of the best months for enjoying the Swiss Alps. Page 

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THE COTSWOLDS DECORATIVE, ANTIQUES AND ART FAIR 40 specialist dealers selling art, antiques, decorative accessories, silver, jewellery, collector’s pieces and much more. 11am-5pm daily. Free parking and restaurant. Westonbirt School, Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 6QG. Complimentary tickets from www.cooperevents.com GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) will stage the Annual Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester. The show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK and attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across the country whilst actively raising thousands of pounds for both national and regional charities, including Cobalt. For full details of the event please visit www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 3-4 3-4 AUGUST AUGUST THE CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL CHELTENHAM Make it hot, hot, hot!! The only dedicated UK Cheese & Chilli Festival will be returning to Cheltenham with two days packed with all things cheese and chilli and an amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August from 10am to 5pm. For full event details please visit www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

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25 individual artists’ exhibitions throughout the village. Entries for the ‘Character of the Cotswolds’ competition. Ten open studios, The Gloucestershire Society of Artists annual exhibition, St Mary’s Church floral display, daily children’s art workshops, weekend Master Classes, abstract art, art appreciation, lino cutting, open air sketching, life drawing, portrait painting, gilding, painting with acrylics and more. 10am5pm every day. Free entry. Book online at www.artburstpainswick.co.uk

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17-28 17-28 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK! We are part of the fabulous ARTBURST Festival which is also running. Come and see the art, ceramics and sculptures on display in the Beacon Hall Centre, Painswick. 10am-5pm. 2244 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO 2019

TV personalities, including the cast of ‘Allo Allo’! This year’s festival sees the Steam Locomotive ‘Clun Castle’, which will haul the Gloucester Retro Express into the station from Birmingham. For all enquiries please contact Cllr Colin Organ on 07767 350003 or email colin.organ@gloucester.gov.uk 3311 AUGUST AUGUST ASHLEWORTH VILLAGE SHOW Fab arena attractions, activities, stalls, exhibition marquee. BBQ, tea tent and bars. Just £2 adult entry, £1 child. 1.30-5pm. Fun for everyone!! Check out our Facebook page for updates. Woodpeckers Sports Ground, GL19 4JS. 5 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER RSCDS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING – OPEN EVENING For fun, fitness and friendship! Join us for an evening of Scottish Country Dancing and find out about our classes. Bettridge School, Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AT. 7.15-9.15pm. www.cheltenhamrscds.btck.co.uk 9-15 9-15 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER CHELTENHAM WELLBEING FESTIVAL A week-long celebration of wellbeing, which aims to help local people live life well. Whether it’s trying a new fitness class, finding an activity group, seeking support on a health issue, achieving more balance or to simply

Now in its fifth year, we bring the award winning Festival of Living History to the heart of Gloucester City Centre. The four main gate streets will be turned back in time: Westgate 1900-1949, Northgate 1950s, Eastgate 1960s, Southgate 1970 to modern day times. There will be Historic Classic Cars, live music, fashion, reenactors, Star Wars characters, Army personnel, Superhero cosplayers, and

indulge, the festival will open the doors to give everyone the chance to explore every element of health and wellbeing on their doorstep. For full details including speakers, a schedule of events and classes please visit www.cheltenhamwellbeingfestival.com 14 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 14 NEWENT ONION FAYRE

The 24th Newent Onion Fayre with 3 stages of live music, street entertainers, dancing, fairground rides, exhibitions, Dog Show and lakeside events. Plenty for everyone including the Circus themed Funion Zone for children to clown around and learn circus skills. Don’t miss the world-famous onion eating competition! Free entry. Car parking £5, includes a programme. Coach parking £15. For full details please visit newentonionfayre.org

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P Phoenix hoenix F Festival estival returns returns tto oC Cirencester irencester The Phoenix Festival is one of the most popular events in the summer Cotswolds calendar. The event was started in 2013 by local youth club Ozone, as part of a social enterprise initiative. Lucy Cordrey is part of the volunteering team that organises the festival, and she explains how the event has gone from strength to strength. She said: “The Phoenix Festival was founded by a group of young people to help them develop business skills and experience, and give them the opportunity to show what they could achieve. “It was meant to be a one-off but was so successful it’s been going every year since.” Lucy has been a Cirencester local for nearly 20 years, and for seven of those years has been running the popular Corinium

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Ales micro-brewery. “I brew beer and was invited to trade at the first festival,” she continued. “I’ve been involved ever since and have become a small part of an incredible and diverse festival volunteer team. “I consider myself very lucky to be living in such a beautiful

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place and to have the opportunity to be involved with such a wonderful festival.” The festival offers a wide r ange o f ente rtainm ent in cluding a children’s creative zone, a fun fair, trade stalls, a performance arena, three stages of live music and plenty of festival food and drink too. The festival takes place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August at the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester and is free to enter. “There are lots of festivals to potentially go to but not everyone can afford them,” added Lucy. “Ultimately, we want the Phoenix to be a community festival, that’s owned and run by the community, for the community.” Full story online.

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‘Yesterday’ follows Jack (Himesh Patel), a failing musician, who wakes up in a world where e v e r y o n e h a s f o r g o t t en The Beatles. So, naturally, as any struggling musician would, he desperately remembers all the lyrics to just about every Beat- Himesh Patel as Jack Malik. les single ever released, Picture: Working Title Films and, surprise surprise, becomes the biggest singer/songwriter in the world. Patel makes his film and singing debut as Jack Malik, and offers up a refreshing performance as a character with real soul, despite being stuck in many moral dilemmas. Writers Jack Barth and Richard Curtis ace the pace of the story, and the film is rife with intimate, heartfelt moments, which restore some joy in a world where The Beatles don’t exist. Full review online.

Eustace is an only child, brought up in an old people’s home in Weston-super-Mare. He escapes from his solitary existence by taking up the cello. His teacher, Carla Gold, introduces him to a new world of music, art and above all, friendships. Eustace’s parents, who have difficulties with their own relationship, have very little understanding of their son’s personality or his musical ability. Now in his fifties, Eustace tells this story whilst receiving radioactive iodine therapy for cancer of the thyroid. Patrick Gale perfectly describes the angst of an adolescent growing up and discovering his sexuality. The descriptions of cello playing are fascinating. Every character in the book is beautifully described. Full review online.

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R Rhino hino M Month onth aatt C Cotswold otswold Wildlife Wildlife Park Park Throughout August, Cotswold Wildlife Park will be hosting their annual Rhino Month. The month is designed to teach visitors more about the endangered animals, the things that threaten them in the wild and conservation efforts across the world. Assistant curator Hayley Mullaney said: “Keepers will be doing a daily talk throughout the month near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals, the threats and the conservation work that is going on to try and protect them for future generations.” Hayley heads up the large mammals section of the park, which includes the five white rhinos. With three adults and two calves, the park plays an important role in the breeding of the endangered species, of

There will be talks about this endangered species throughout the whole of August

which only a few thousand remain in the wild. To help with conservation the park supports the charity Tusk, and money raised throughout the month is sent to their projects in Africa. “The park’s director Reggie Heyworth is heavily involved

with the charity,” explained Hayley. “Tusk run projects in Africa to help rhinos in the wild, working alongside the communities out there.” Rhino Month runs from Thursday 1st right through to Saturday 31st August, and Hayley hopes visitors to the park will take on the information and give their support to the conservation efforts. “Seeing the rhinos in front of the Manor House is one of our most iconic sights,” she added. “It can be hard to grasp the issues they face in the wild, but when audiences can hear them from a keeper with the animal right next to the them it’s very impactful.” For more information about Rhino Month please visit www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

T The he Strays Strays sset et ffor or n new ew album album tour tour One of the most popular bands to come out of Gloucestershire in recent years, The Strays have had a busy few months, as lead singer Stella Sonic explains. She said: “We have been racking up the gigs as usual, and we have been busy getting signed and releasing our debut album of course! Oh, and arranging our autumn tour!” The band, which is made up of Stella on vocals, guitarist Sam Cordrey, drummer Gary Chamberlain and Kris Jakab-Hall on bass, signed to renowned rockabilly label Western Star Records earlier this year. Whilst The Strays have released singles and EPs in the past, their new album – ‘Drop Out Zone’ – is their first fulllength record. The experience of recording it

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with seasoned producer Alan Wilson was something the band loved. “We couldn’t wait,” said Stella. “Everything went really smoothly, Alan was great and we even had time to write and record an extra song – Christmas single, watch out for it!”

For anyone who hasn’t heard The Strays before, their sound can be admittedly hard to pin down. Taking inspiration from a number of bands and artists, Stella says they are often described as “No Doubt meets Imelda May”, with her vocals coupled with a mix of rock, punk and pop creating a unique sound. With the release of a new album of course comes a tour, with The Strays about to embark on their biggest yet in the coming months. The band is set to travel the length and breadth of the country, from Brighton to Middlesbrough and plenty in between, including dates in Cirencester and at The Phoenix Festival. Full story online.

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S Save ave the the red red squirrel squirrel Red squirrels are native to Britain, but the Victorians introduced the grey squirrel to the UK from North America. There are around 130,000 red squirrels left in areas of Wales, Northern England, the Isle of Wight and Scotland. It is a common misconception that grey squirrels kill the reds; in truth, the reds are more aggressive. The decline in red squirrels is partly due to the greys because they carry squirrel pox. This pox virus is often fatal to reds, but most greys that carry the virus are not affected by it.

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They enjoy insects, seeds, bark, nuts, fruits, mushrooms and pine seeds or cones. Red squirrels love green acorns but so do the greys who often scoop up all the young acorns, so the reds donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even get a look in.

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Feeding areas must be high up, especially if you have cats and dogs. In summer, food is much scarcer for squirrels, as the spring shoots have disappeared and autumn berries have not yet arrived. You can put out hazelnuts in the shell, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, apples and carrots. The most important thing is not to put food out if you also have grey squirrels visiting your garden. This is because they may spread the pox virus, which is fatal to the reds so you will be doing more harm than good. Also, if a road lies between your garden and a red squirrel nesting site, then please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put out food as they will have to cross to get to you, which is very dangerous. You can also plant raspberry, wild cherry, dog rose and crab apple in your garden to attract squirrels. Growing thorny plants will also deter any predators from attacking feeding squirrels. Page 21

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Add Add a splash splash of of colour colour I know that I keep giving you jobs to do in the garden, but one thing I would say is that you must make time to be able to sit out and enjoy your plot, no matter how big or small it is. Make sure you have a comfortable cushioned seat and a small table to place your cup of tea on – or glass of something cool and refreshing – and just sit and enjoy. This is what all the hard work is about!

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paddling pool if you can’t get anyone to pop in whilst you are away. Some early apples might be ready for picking now. To check, lift the apple in the palm of your hand and give it a slight twist. If it is ready it should come away easily from the spur. Now is the time to cut back summer-fruiting raspberry canes such as ‘Glen Ample’ or ‘Malling Admiral’, as their harvest should be over. Cut them down flush with the soil

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to stop pests and diseases taking over and to promote new canes to grow. At this time of year the garden can become a little boring. Sometimes a garden is really pretty in spring and early summer, but come August everything has flowered and finished and it looks tired.

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B Bring ring F French rench chic chic to to your your h home ome Whenever interior designers are asked about their sources of inspiration, they invariably say travel. Just back from my annual trip to Paris, one of my favourite cities, I have to agree. I have returned with a different perspective on my home and am bursting with new ideas. Here are my thoughts on what French style means to me and how you can bring some ‘French chic’ to your home.

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items of furniture with contemporary pieces – and the French do this so well. Spotting bargains in flea markets is a national sport and they are not afraid to mix eras and styles. One friend has modern white leather sofas in the same room as an old vintage desk inherited from her husband’s family – they look great together.

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I have noticed that my French friends don’t necessary spend any more money overall on their homes – but they use quality, natural materials wherever possible. Items in a Parisian home, particularly the kitchen, are always useful but lovely to feel and look at too. Linen bedding was in all the shops in Paris – and it doesn’t even matter if it looks crumpled!

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on a more contemporary feel – think old garden furniture mixed with plain linen napkins, or mismatched dining chairs painted in soft chalky colours. Items of vintage china, basketware (preferably old) and traditional kitchen utensils. Old glasses and vases filled with bunches of meadow flowers or grasses complete the look. Furniture with a history is key, it really doesn’t have to be new or expensive. Secondhand or reclaimed is good – and, of course, very much in tune with the current approach to saving the environment. I am already planning to rummage around my local antiques market and second hand shops for bargains to upcycle! Wherever you are this summer, come home from your break with a new and fresh perspective on your living space. It may even lead to a new hobby. Page 25

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S Snap nap aand nd ttap! ap! This month’s gizmos take a look back in time, as well as exploring some futurustic scifi tech. Combining the best of both, from 1980s Polaroid cameras to modern musicmakers, these gadgets will peak your curiosity.

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ROLI R OLI B Beatmaker eatmaker Kit Kit John Lewis: £209.95 Take your musical skills to the next level, with ROLI’s Beatmaker Kit. This Lightpad Block will help transform your simple finger drumming into classic beats. Simply drum e 5D touch surface he kit will transform beats into a symphf sound. its touch-responsive ace, the Beatmaker you experiment h sounds as you hone your musical skills and bring your creations to life. Create your own tracks and learn more about musicmaking with the six-months -free Melodics subscription, teaching the basics. Lightweight and portable, this snazzy beatmaker can be

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A Are re you you being being misled misled byy packaging? b packaging? I recently discovered that there was an enormous issue with the green entwined arrows or three arrow outline recycling symbols (the Green Dot and the Mobius Loop if you would like to look them up) that you see on packaging on the shelves of most of our shops in the UK. The two arrows in different shades of green, green and white or black and white, and the three arrows in a circle are synonymous with recycling. I’ve always believed it to mean that the item of packaging can be recycled, however a recent video I saw exposed the truth and really shocked me.

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The key is to believe in yourself. If you don’t who is going to do it for you? I remember from cricketing days, if a bowler dropped a catch off his own bowling, how could he expect his colleagues to catch if it came their way. The same applies in business – take that catch off your own bowling and believe in yourself as a business leader, and those around will show support by taking their catches too. Of course, the B-word isn’t the only uncertainty that faces small businesses in the UK today. Concern over the impact of, and compliance with, new digital reporting rules to HMRC, increasing legislation (despite promises from successive governments to reduce red tape) and the ability to recruit skilled staff can all hold back a business entrepreneur who does not either have the expertise or experience to manage a situation. The message is clear – don’t stop believing in yourself and your ability to drive your company forward, whatever the outcome of those matters outside of your control.

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A Andoversford ndoversford a are re llooking ooking tto o push push o on n Matt Brown will be channelling all his energies into managing Andoversford when they step up into the Northern Senior Football League this season. The club won promotion into Division Two after winning the Cheltenham League last time out, a campaign that saw Brown, a defensive midfielder, play a full part both on and off the pitch. But Brown insists he has pulled his boots on for the last time as the club’s flagship team look to kick on. “I’ve retired from playing, my legs haven’t got it in them,” said Brown. “I’m 40, I’m done playing. I want the club to be successful and I don’t think a player/ manager is suited for this level. I can be a voice on the side who can help the players during games.” Brown has certainly been a major player for the club since

Poulton P oulton p power ower It’s fair to say that Poulton Cricket Club are batting well above their average. The thriving club boast 150plus members and play in Division One of the County League, which is pretty good going for a small village in the Cotswolds. “Yes, it is very impressive,” said 1st XI vice-captain Charlie Buse. First-change bowler Liam James has taken over as captain this season – his dad Andy was captain for many years back in the day – and Buse has stepped up as his deputy.

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they merged with Christchurch Nomads back in 2003 and became known as Andoversford Nomads. These days they are just Andoversford and it is the first time they have played in the Northern Senior League since the merger some 16 years ago. “Yes, it is a big step up and it’s a new experience for me as a manager, as it is for quite a few of the players,” said Brown. He’s not the only one who has done so much good for the sport over the years, of course, but the current chairman of Gloucestershire Table Tennis Association has certainly played his part in making sure that the game remains readily accessible to a n y o n e w h o w a n t s to p l a y i t i n this part of the world. Harvey, now 70, has played and coached to a very good level as well as being prominent on the admin side, and even Dave Harvey though he is now into his eighth decade his love for the sport has not diminished one jot. “Up until a couple of years ago I was still playing in eight leagues,” he said, “I was out playing a lot of evenings.”

“Some of them have played at this level and a couple have played at a higher level so it’s all quite exciting. “We’ll be playing at new grounds and while there will be a bit more travelling, that’s what you have to do if you’re ambitious. We want to play at as high a level as we can.” And Brown is confident that he has the players to succeed. Andoversford’s predecessors as Cheltenham League champions – Cheltenham Civil Service – will be playing in Division One of the Northern Senior League in 2019/20 after finishing second last season and Brown said: “We want to do something like they did. “We don’t want to be scrapping around near the bottom or trying to get into mid-table, we want to finish in the top half and I think we’ve got quite a good chance of doing that.” Full story online.

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P Promotion romotion is is the the aim aim of of the the game game Charlie Griffin is a good young lads coming man to interview. through, h I’ll give them the best opportunity. The Cirencester Town “It’s about enjoying it manager isn’t always the and having ambition. easiest person to get “We’ve got a great hold of but once you academy at Cirencester make contact he is more and there is a clear than happy to talk. pathway to the first team. He has an easy laugh as “We need experienced well, which always helps, players as well, of course, but beneath the bonbut it’s a great place to homie there is a very be.” serious football man. It will be an even The just-turned 40-yeargreater place if the club old enjoyed a hugely can make it third time productive career as a lucky and win promotion player, scoring close to back to the Premier 250 goals in nearly 600 Division – “We will be games. having a right good go at Most of those games it,” said Griffin – who will were played at or near be working hard to ensure the very top of the nonthere is no ‘hangover’ League game, but he also following the Cinderford played 60-plus Football League games for SwinCirencester boss Charlie Griffin. Inset: Chairman Steve Abbley defeat ahead of the big kick-off on Saturday 3rd don Town, Wycombe your laurels. I’m pleased with August. and Stevenage. “We didn’t beat the top five Now he is cutting his teeth in w h a t w e ’ v e d o n e a n d t h e w a y management and as you’d we’ve done it but there’s still teams in the division last season,” said Griffin. expect of someone who boasts more to get from the players. “I’m lucky to work with a “We drew with a couple, that’s those kind of playing stats, he is group of players who buy into where we could do better. fiercely ambitious. “The league is getting stronger “Yes, I am,” he told The Local what we are trying to achieve. “A lot of the clubs in our all the time, we must be Answer, “I’m very ambitious. I want to get Cirencester Town division have bigger budgets prepared because there are so moving in the right direction, I but my chairman gives me a many games, it’s not easy.” sensible budget and I’m happy Griffin is fortunate to have a want to win promotion.” close working relationship with That would mean a place back to work with that. “I want players who are his chairman Steve Abbley, in the Premier Division of the Southern League, a level they hungry, I want players who want someone who has been involved to play for the club for the right with the club for around 25 last played at in 2016/17. years and who played for Griffin took over part way reasons. “They’re a happy group of lads Swindon Town, Cheltenham and through that season after the Wycombe Wanderers back in club had made a poor start to who work hard.” There were six 19-year-olds the day. the campaign and, despite long “He gave me my opportunity,” involved in the play-off against odds, almost kept them up. The following season the club Cinderford at the end of last said Griffin, who was still j u s t m i s s e d o u t o n t h e e n d - o f - s e a s o n a n d G r i f f i n i s h a p p y t o playing when he first took over season Division One South give the youngsters an oppor- as manager. “I want to repay him. I’ve done play-offs and last time out they tunity if they’ve earned it. And if they are good enough okay but I want to do better, we reached the play-offs, only to the rewards are obvious because must look to add quality and lose out to Cinderford Town. It’s probably fair to say that striker Owen Windsor has push on. “He’s a very good chairman. A Griffin has packed more into his recently signed for West Brom. “We’ve got young lads who lot of people don’t get on with first two-and-a-half years as a boss than many manage in a come in and it’s a great stepping their chairman but I do.” That augurs well for Cirendecade, but he’s determined to stone,” Griffin continued. “I’ve look forward, not back. got to make sure I develop them, cester Town, not just for this season but hopefully for a good “I’ve done okay,” he said I enjoy it. modestly, “but you can’t rest on “I’m passionate about any few years to come.

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