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5 Pat your salmon fillets dry with kitchen towel then season with salt and pepper. Place your one or two fillets in the middle, then top with the spinach mixture. Pop the other one or two fillets on top. 6 Use both hands and lift the pastry to meet at the top so it just overlaps, trimming off any excess. Brush the edges with beaten egg and press firmly to make a seal. Brush both short ends and press together, cutting off any excess. There should just be a small gap between the salmon and the pastry seals. 7 Pop the parcel of salmon onto the baking tray with the seal on the bottom. Brush all over with the beaten egg and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. 8 Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 7). Put the Wellington in the oven for around 35 minutes until golden brown. Leave to rest for a few minutes before slicing. I served mine with salad leaves and plum tomatoes.
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IIntolerant ntolerant to to food! food! Over recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering with a food intolerance. We sometimes take for granted the amazing variety of food we have available to us in the UK, but this can often be processed and full of refined sugar. Nearly all foods require an enzyme for proper digestion. According to the British Allergy Foundation, enzyme deficiencies are a common cause of food intolerance. Certain chemicals in foods and drinks can cause intolerance – for example, amines and some foods have naturally-occurring chemicals that can have a toxic effect on humans. Food intolerance and food allergies are very different and the following ways show why.
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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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Prom Prom perfection perfection A few months ago, my niece asked if I could review something that would also work for me to take her and some friends to their high school prom. Thinking cap on, we quickly agreed on the refined luxury of a Jaguar XJ. While the long-wheel base version would have offered more leg room, the shortwheel base version is still massive, so room for three prom-bound girls and their dresses in the back without issue. The ride was perfect – refined, elegant, luxurious, wafting along the roads with only a barely detectable rumble from the twin exhausts to bely the power that was on tap, should it be needed. Not that you would have heard the exhaust with the 825 watt stereo (complete with subwoofer) at the hands of my niece, whose music taste is actually very good as it turns out. I’ve kept the playlist she had prepared, but I listen at a slightly lower volume!
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As far as gadgets go, it has plenty (including a TV tuner in the touchscreen display). Adaptive speed limiter with road sign recognition, 360 degree parking cameras and cross-traffic warnings for blind junctions – necessary with such a long car, in my opinion – and a really quite relaxing seat massager system. But that’s not what really grabbed my attention.
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If you did take this beast on that journey, you can be assured you’d get there relaxed, in comfort and with plenty of luggage thanks to the spacious boot.
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Joint Joint replacements replacements Commercially available hip replacements for dogs have been available since 1974. Over the years many different types of prosthesis have been developed, different materials tried and surgical techniques refined. Hip replacements traditionally use a metal ball replacement fitting into a polyethylene (medicalgrade plastic) cup. Some of the earliest metal hips were made of stainless steel – now they are titanium alloy coated with diamond-like carbon! Ultra low friction, corrosion and wear resistant.
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T The he ffuture uture of of jjoint oint rreplacements eplacements in in d dogs ogs m may ay w well ell b be e tthe he e elbow lbow jjoint oint However, the future of joint replacements in dogs may well be the elbow joint. Elbow arthritis, like hip arthritis, is usually as a result of elbow dysplasia. It is very common and difficult to manage once it has formed. The challenge in the elbow is that there are three bones all fitting together and not only does the joint have a hinge like motion, but also rotates inwards and outwards. Many different designs have been developed but to date all have limitations and are considered a last ditch option for unmanageable, painful elbows. Hip and elbow screening schemes are common in certain breeds and have greatly reduced the incidence of congenital hip and elbow dysplasia. Prevention and avoidance are better than cure and medical treatment is better than surgery, but it’s good to know if all else fails these options are available for our pets.
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Our 17th annual Rhythm and Blues Festival offering an acclaimed musical line-up featuring 20 brilliant acts across seven days. The festival showcases fantastic local, national and international artists from the world of Rhythm and Blues. Guests can also enjoy our real ale and cider festival, tuck into treats from the barbecue and hog roast, and sip on tipples from our outdoor bars. For full details, keep an eye on the website – caferene.co.uk 3300 JULY JULY HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS: WUTHERING HEIGHTS While under the care of the wealthy Mr Earnshaw, Heathcliff’s relationship with the gentleman’s daughter, Catherine, blossoms into an unruly and passionate romance. Betraying her heart, Catherine resigns to marry a man of higher class, leading
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The keepers at the Park will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2pm near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals and the conservation work that is going on to protect them for future generations. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 22-4 -4 AUGUST AUGUST THE BREWERY QUARTER SUMMER JAM Join hundreds of families for Cheltenham’s annual free party at The Brewery Quarter. Featuring over a dozen talented local acts, from hip hop to funk, rock to reggae, there’s something for everyone. Plus a variety of outdoor bars, food, art and craft stalls. See thebreweryquarter.co.uk for details.
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22-4 -4 AUGUST AUGUST 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 33-4 -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. www.cheeseandchillifestival.com 1111 AUGUST AUGUST LOLLIPOPS AND MOPTOPS FT THE DREAMERS A must see show for all 50s and 60s music fans – a trip down nostalgia lane and a fantastic night out for those who want to experience and missed out on the days of Lollipops and Moptops. Join funny man Alan Mosca as he retells the stories of yesteryear with song and a touch of comedy. Rave on with Buddy Walker as he brings back to life the look and feel of Buddy Holly. 7.30pm. £20 (£18). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 1144 AUGUST AUGUST GIN TASTING EVENING WITH SIBLING DISTILLERY We are excited to announce that Sibling Distillery will be hosting an evening of talks and Gin tasting in the Orangery. There will be a brief introduction to gin and the history of the mysterious drink of the moment, followed by a guided tasting of all five
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gins, a gin quiz with prizes and a Q&A with the siblings behind the brand. 18+. Limited spaces available. 6.30pm. £20. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 16-18 16-18 AUGUST AUGUST BIBURY FLOWER AND ART FESTIVAL Flower arrangements will be on the theme of Kitchen, Hearth and Home. Art and crafts by local artists will be on sale. Home made refreshments will be available throughout the day. Held at St Mary’s Parish Church Bibury from 10am-5pm daily. Contact Jill on 01285 740496 for more details. 117-26 7-26 AUGUST AUGUST ART BURST PAINSWICK
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 17-28 AUGUST AUGUST 17-28 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. 21 AUGUST AUGUST 21 MEASURE FOR MEASURE When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk
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2233 AUGUST AUGUST RATS IN THE KITCHEN – UB40 TRIBUTE SHOW From Birmingham, the home city of reggae giants UB40, award winning Rats In The Kitchen are the world’s number one UB40 Tribute Show. A fully live, eight piece band, formed in 1998, performing up to three hours of pulsating reggae hits now spanning more than 25 years! From early hits such as ‘King’ and ‘Red Red Wine’ through to some of UB40’s most recent work combined with foot stomping 80s Ska. 7.30pm. £18. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 24 24 AUGUST AUGUST GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO 2019
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 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 31 31 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. BREDON BOAT RACES 2019 Boat races being held at Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane in Bredon, GL20 7LF. The racing takes centre stage but there will also be live music, barbecue, pig roast, tea tent, cider tent, bottle stall, book stall and a Tombola. Entry £2.50, under 12s free. 12 noon until 4.30pm.
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3311 AUGUST AUGUST – 1 S SEPTEMBER EPTEMBER MELLOW IN THE MEADOW A fun and friendly one day live music festival set in a rural situation in South Gloucestershire. Family event. Live music, kids’ entertainment, picnic/catering, bars and fundraising for charity. Tickets: £20 (group discount available), kids u14 FREE. Free camping and parking. www.mellowinthemeadow.co.uk 4 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER SPONTANEOUS SHERLOCK An award-winning, entirely improvised Sherlock Holmes comedy play based on an audience suggestion of a title. Performed in two halves by some of the UK’s most criticallyacclaimed comedy improvisers, with live Victorian musical accompaniment. Brought to you by the comedy improvisers behind the criticallyacclaimed and award-winning ‘Spontaneous Potter’. 7.30pm. Ages 16+. £16.50. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. barntheatre.org.uk 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 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 9-15 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 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 24tth Newent Onion Fayre with three 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 of the event please visit newentonionfayre.org 28 28 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER THE EVE APPEAL’S GO RED TREK Join The Eve Appeal as they trek 25km through the stunning Cotswolds to mark the end of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Make every mile count and help protect the 21,000 women who are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year. Register yourself or sign up as a team. Visit eveappeal.org.uk/trek COTSWOLD RDA FUN DOG SHOW Our Fun Dog Show is back with classes for every dog! We hope to have most of the very popular classes we had last year, including Most Appealing Eyes, Best Family Dog, Dog most like its Owner and much more. Keep up to date with full details at www.cotswoldrda.org.uk/event/fundog-show
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Winchcombe 70 W inchcombe Show Show reaches reaches 7 0 yyears ears The Winchcombe Country Show has been one of the most popular events in the town for seven decades. A staple in the annual events calendar, the show combines everything found in a traditional country show with events and activities for all the family to enjoy. “There will be a traditional flower show with many prizewinning exhibits to see, great entertainment for all, local foods to sample and lots of stalls selling local crafts and gifts,” said Diane Brooks, Publicity Officer for the show. This year the show is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and also marking the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landings. The event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August, from 12pm to 5.30pm at Winchcombe School.
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It begins with a traditional procession through Winchcombe, starting at 11.30am from the Abbey Field Community Centre. “There will be vintage tractors, fancy dress contestants and the Happenstance Border Morris Dancers,” added Diane. “The procession will arrive at the site for the opening of the show at noon.”
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Entertainment will include go karting, a traditional Punch and Judy show and much more, as Diane explains. She said: “This year’s main event will be an incredible BMX show where the riders will fly through the air performing the most breathtaking tricks and stunts. “Dog friendly games will include dog scurry, terrier racing and dog displays. Please bring your dogs with you!” “It’s a community event and everyone involved is a volunteer. “Profits raised from the show go to local charities and organisations. We raised nearly £10,000 from last year’s show.” Tickets cost £5 per adult and £2 per child, and family tickets (two adults and up to three children) will be £12. Full story online.
Book Book Review Review – Aloÿse Aloÿse of of Daylesford Daylesford Book Book Club Club
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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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Blyth Ashes unique event Blyth Power Power A shes iis sau nique e vent Blyth Power have been making and playing music for over 30 years. The band, named after a railway locomotive, were founded in 1983 by drummer, lead singer and songwriter Joseph Porter. “We resemble a unique blend of The Sex Pistols, Steeleye Span and The Rubettes,” he said. The current line up sees Joseph fronting the band on drums, Ann Hatcher on keyboard, Ben Bailey on bass and Jerry Hellfire, Porter’s younger brother, on guitar. With 11 albums to their name from the years of 1986 to 2014, Blyth Power have grown a loyal following, and since 1993 have held their very own mini music festival – the Blyth Power Ashes. The event was born out of a spontaneous free-for-all cricket
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match, at a pub where Blyth Power and a number of other bands were booked to play. Joseph continued: “The Ashes has grown from an annual show at a beer garden in a pub in Cambridgeshire to a four day event filled with music, cabaret, poetry, and the most bizarre game of cricket imaginable. “Blyth Power’s eleven – or 28 as it often turns out – compete for a jar of old fag ends with the equally unqualified team of
reprobates fielded by Cracktown, our regular Friday headliners.” Since 2015, the festival has been held at The Hunters Inn, near Tewkesbury. This year the Ashes will be taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August. The Ashes will feature a line up of music from Blyth Power and a host of other bands, as well as the traditional cricket match, morris dancers and the Ashes Dog Show. “But don’t come to the Ashes expecting to see anyone you’ve heard of,” added Joseph. “All you need to know is that they are some of the most original and inspirational performers you could hope to find in a marquee out the back of a country pub!” Full story online.
R Red ed Hot Hot Riot Riot are are making making waves waves For most bands, performing at the hallowed grounds of Glastonbury is the peak of their career. For Gloucestershire based band Red Hot Riot however, it’s just the beginning. “Glastonbury was insane,” said lead singer and guitarist Ricky Delaney. “It’s certainly one I never thought I’d get to do, but I’m very grateful we have.” The band is made up of Ricky, Scott McParland on doghouse bass and Kane Radnor on drums. The trio all hail from the Forest of Dean originally, but regularly play gigs throughout the county and beyond. Ricky continued: “Me and Scott met through other bands, Kane joined when we advertised online.
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“We’ve been a band since about February, so around five months. We set up the band as a bit of fun and to earn some extra money.” And despite being together for a comparatively short time, the boys have already racked up some impressive performances including their sets at Glaston-
bury and shows at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Gloucester Tall Ships. When it comes to genre, Red Hot Riot have a unique sound, as Ricky explains. “For anyone who hasn’t heard us,” he said, “I’d say we’re neorockabilly – more influenced by the 80s scene rather than the traditional 50s rockabilly.” The band will be finishing a busy and successful summer with the release of their debut EP. Ricky added: “It’ll be good to get the first release out. You always want it to be strong, but I feel we’ve chosen some good songs to get out there.” August is set to be a hectic month for the band, with lots of gigs including a performance at Lakefest. Full story online.
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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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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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A Apperley pperley g game ame iin nh honour onour o off L Lord’s ord’s ‘‘98 98 Apperley Cricket Club will roll back the years at the end of August in honour of the greatest day in the club’s history. Twenty-one years ago, almost to the day, Len Attard led the team out at Lord’s in the final of the National Village Knockout. It was a momentous day that has lived long in the memory of everyone associated with the club back then, and on Sunday 25th August the club will be holding a special game to mark their big day out at the home of cricket. As many players as possible from that Lord’s team will take on a combined Apperley 1st and 2nd XI in a 40 overs match in which the real winners will be Apperley Cricket Club and the great game of cricket itself. Apperley chairman Anthony Wilkes, who was a supporter 21 years ago, said: “It should be a great day. “We’re not just limiting it to
the 11 players who ran onto the field at Lord’s, anyone who played in any of the earlier rounds can play as well. “If we get 14 or 15 players who want to play we’ll just rotate them on and off.” There’s every chance that they will, of course, because a good number of that team who were
beaten by 61 runs by Yorkshire side Methley at Lord’s, are still playing today. “Len Attard is playing for Apperley and Gloucestershire over-60s,” said Wilkes, “he’s hoping to skipper the side. James MacPherson is still playing for the club’s 2nd XI – he’s captain – and Hugh Leeke is still playing for the 1st XI. He’s also playing for Gloucestershire over-50s in the same side as Mark Alleyne, he’s still a fair cricketer. “Colin and Steve MacPherson still play and we’re hoping that Rowan Leeke will come out of retirement. Then there’s other players like Charlie Chatham and Ian Coggin.” The match was originally due to have been played in May last year to mark the 20th anniversary but it was, says Wilkes, “the only wet weekend in that glorious summer”. Full story online.
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I t s e e m s m o r e t h an f a i r t o describe Dave Harvey as Gloucestershire’s ‘Mr Table Tennis’. 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 anyone who wants to play it in 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 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.”
Rob Stephens is well known in Gloucestershire golf circles. First and foremost he’s a very good player and, secondly, he’s also captain of the county’s seniors team. It’s a role that the just turned 58-year-old took on at the start of the season, having become eligible to play seniors golf three years ago. And Stephens, who plays for Minchinhampton Golf Club and helped Gloucestershire to reach the final of the county championship in his first season as a senior, thoroughly enjoys playing at the level. “There are some extremely good players,” he said, “the standard is very good and it’s getting better all the time.”
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C Charlie harlie Raglan Raglan is is looking looking forward for ward tto op ushing o n aatt C heltenham pushing on Cheltenham Charlie Raglan freely admits that one of the big reasons he has signed a two-year contract with Cheltenham Town is because he will be working with manager Michael Duff. Like Duff, Raglan is a central defender and the 26-year-old credits his boss with helping to develop his game in the second half of last season. Raglan spent the final four months of 2018/19 on loan with Cheltenham from Oxford United and he said: “I’ve come on in leaps and bounds since I’ve worked with him at Cheltenham. “He’s played at the top level as a defender and he’s very keen on the details. “A lot of it is quite logical, simple stuff – your body position, doing things the right way, but it definitely works.” Raglan played as part of a back three for Cheltenham last season, so does he prefer playing as a trio or being part of a central defensive duo at the heart of a back four? “If you’d asked me that in January I’d have said playing in a back two,” admitted Raglan. “All my previous experience had been playing as part of a back four. “But the manager was very clear when I came how he wanted to play and I’ve played on both the right and the left of a back three. “I definitely did better on the right but I’ve learned a lot and the manager has given me the confidence to play in a new system. “You have to adapt to new formations and if you ask me which I prefer now I’d say I’m not sure.” Cheltenham fans of a certain vintage will remember Duff as a rangy right-back when he broke into the team in his late teens in the mid to late 90s. He successfully converted into
Charlie Raglan has signed a two-year contract with Cheltenham Town
a central defender in his early 2 0 s a n d we n t o n t o e n j o y a t o p career with Burnley for more than 10 years, playing well over 300 games for the club including more than 30 in the Premier League against some of the best strikers in the world. His time at Cheltenham in the late 90s and early noughties coincided with the greatest period in the club’s 130-plus years history and there is renewed optimism among the club’s supporters that further good times could be just around the corner. Season-ticket sales are up ahead of Duff ’s first full season in charge after the club had a very good second half of 2018/19, during which they pulled well clear of the relegation trapdoor, going on to finish 16th. Their fans will certainly be hoping for a top half finish this time around, but while Raglan would love that too he is urging caution. “The aim is definitely to improve on last season, that’s what we all want,” said Raglan. “We need to improve our away form, that is important.
“But it won’t be easy. There are some big teams coming down, two big teams have come up and quite a lot of clubs have spent a lot of money. “We need a good start, we’ll see where we are at Christmas and then we’ll have a better idea.” Cheltenham begin their campaign at promoted Leyton Orient on Saturday 3rd August – Salford City have also been promoted – while the teams relegated from League One were Plymouth, Walsall, Scunthorpe and Bradford. And while Raglan is understandably cautious about how the season will pan out for Cheltenham, he knows exactly how much the club have done for him during his short time with them. “I love it,” he said. “I’ve always said how grateful I am for being given the opportunity to play here. “They are a proper football club. Things are done correctly, the day-to-day business. “As players we work hard in training and then on a Saturday we try to perform to the best of our ability.”
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