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Welcome W elcome ttoo JJanuary anuary ... ... Happy New Year to all our readers! We hope you had a wonderful festive season and are looking forward to what 2019 has in store – we certainly are! After listening to customer and reader feedback that we received last year, you may have noticed that we’ve made some changes to the style of the magazine. We have changed our font to make it clearer and easier to read, as well as amending the style of the editorial pages. Of course, we always welcome your thoughts so do let us know if there are any further improvements we can make. Don’t forget to check out the winners of our TLA Photography competition. After receiving so many brilliant entries it was hard to narrow it down, but we think the images we have chosen are going to look fantastic!

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5 Unroll the pastry but keep it on its parchment paper. Measure and cut the first piece to 10cm wide and however long the pastry is. The second piece needs to be 14cm wide – this will be the top of the roll. Put a piece of parchment paper onto a baking tray, then lay the 10cm wide piece of pastry on it. 6 Spoon the cooled butternut squash mix down the centre, brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg and then pop the top section of pastry on top. Using your fingers, firmly press the edges together then trim with a sharp knife. 7 Brush the pastry with the remaining beaten egg and score the top with 3 or 4 slits to allow the steam to escape whilst cooking. 8 Bake for 25 minutes, remove from the oven, turn it over and continue to cook for another 10 minutes to ensure the bottom is crisp and cooked through. 9 Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly then cut into slices. I think it is best served warm whilst the pastry is still crisp, but it is still tasty cold for a buffet or having leftovers for lunch.

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French A fast fast drive drive in in the the French ccountryside ountr yside The seasonal festivities are over. If you love motor sport, the closest you probably got to it over the holiday was Forza on the Xbox. That makes now the perfect time to plan a trip to one of motor racing’s classics. At the 87th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15th-16th June 2019, 60 of the world’s fastest cars will do battle on the hallowed 8.5-mile Circuit de la Sarthe. Will you be there?

Your Y our Le Le Mans Mans options options Okay, so prime Le Mans accommodation is long sold out – or commanding silly prices for race week. But there’s still time to grab some of June’s action. Plenty of options remain, ranging from budget coach trips to stylish on-circuit ‘glamping’. You could even combine cheaper accommodation further from the circuit with a daily ‘commute’ by train, bus or tram – or, if you’re really brave, car... You’ve never been? There’s nothing quite like the 4am buzz of French beer, barbeque and speeding Toyotas, Rebellions

and Aston Martins. How about combining more time in France? For a change from Calais or Caen, sail to Cherbourg or St-Malo, then stay overnight at Auberge de la Sélune in Ducey, near mystical Mont St-Michel. Next morning, enjoy a leisurely drive to Le Mans – stopping somewhere like the lovely little organic café ‘Pour Tous les Goûts’ in sleepy Sainte Suzanne. After the race, of course, the rest of France awaits…

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an Alpine A470 prototype, as you chase trucks and camper vans down the legendary Mulsanne Straight. Hang a sharp right and continue towards Indianapolis and Arnage corners in the 200mph tyre-tracks of Steve McQueen and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen. Then follow the old two-lane D139 through notorious Maison Blanche – last taken flat out by 240mph Porsche 917s in 1971 – to the fascinating Musée des 24 Heures du Mans.

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2019 2019 Beauty Beauty Resolutions Resolutions 2019 has arrived; I am sure we are all still slowly getting over the holiday festivities, and planning the year ahead. Exercise and losing weight is often top of the list, but do try and include the following on your resolution list on a daily basis. When we look good it makes us feel good!

S Skin kin Now is the time to supercharge your skin – with cold winter conditions and central heating, our skin can easily get very dry and dehydrated. Thorough cleansing every evening followed by a toner is essential. Exfoliation is often overlooked in the cold weather, as the misconception is it will dry out the skin. In fact, the opposite is true; gentle exfoliation at least once weekly will allow the skin to absorb the skin care regime you are using much more effectively.

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use in the summer months. Liz Earle has a great new serum and their rich Superskin moisturiser is excellent, certainly worth the little extra you pay over the daily moisturiser. The Superskin contains naturally active ingredients which are kind to your skin; you have a choice of plain or one containing natural neroli, which I personally choose as I like the fragrance of the neroli. Superskin eye cream is rich so suitable for the harsher months but not too heavy. It helps to lift, brighten and relieve puffiness.

Sun S un screen screen No matter how grey and miserable the weather is, still try to use a sunscreen daily. It does not have to be the high factor we use in the summer months, but it is essential to help protect your skin from harmful rays. On gloomy days I often apply and think why, but I know how important this key product is to use all year. The sun’s rays might not be as strong, but radiation still seeps through, so do not neglect this important daily step. The Ultra Sun range is hard to beat and only requires once a day application.

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you shower or bath followed by an intensive moisturiser applied to slightly damp skin will work wonders for your body.

Hair Hair On a similar note, hats and heat can dry the scalp and hair, often leaving a flaky and itchy scalp. The Phillip Kingsley range has an excellent shampoo for itchy scalps called Flaky/Itchy Scalp Shampoo. Many people find this very effective and, while not exactly cheap, after a few washes using the shampoo, you may only need to use it on the odd occasion thereafter. Coconut oil is also good if you are on a budget – you can use it for a quick rinse to hydrate your hair, or leave it in for a few hours or even overnight as a simple hair mask. Just make sure you give two good shampoos when you wash it out to ensure it is all removed. Let’s make 2019 the year we say ‘skin first’. Happy New Year! Page 11

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A year year of of healthy healthy intentions intentions At this special time of year, after spending time with family and friends, we should all take time to reflect on those things which are really important – time, respect, love and, of course, our health. I trust you had an enjoyable festive season with loved ones, and also took time to look back on the year ended and your positive intentions for the year ahead. New Year’s resolutions are something we are all familiar with and will be forming over the next few days. A few years ago, I decided to try something different. Instead of resolutions, I would have New Year’s intentions – something that I could act on daily that would make a real difference to me and/or those around me. Because we are inter-connected, our health is hugely important to the well-being and happiness of those around us. Having a holistic approach to your health will go a long way to ensuring you are able to be healthy, productive and, in your own unique way, contribute to making the world a better place. From a health perspective, the following are four crucial areas to invest in over the course of the year ahead to ensure you are on course for living a healthier,, happier and more fulfilling life.

M Mental/emotional ental/emotional health health This should be at the top of your annual list of New Year’s i n t e n ti o n s . M a n a gi n g s tr e s s a nd building emotional resilience and coping mechanisms for life’s many challenges is crucial to your overall well-being. With stress, specifically dealing with social and or emotional stressors is essential to promoting good physical/mental health and wellness.

There is a strong link between increased stress levels and poor health, so an intentional approach to lowering stress is key. Social and networks, friendships activities that take you away from your everyday ‘normal’ are important and for men, talking about ‘stuff ’ is also hugely beneficial. Men are generally less likely to talk about emotional issues than women, but it’s vital that we all talk and listen as best we can – after all, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.

S Sleep leep Good quality sleep is essential for your health, regardless of your developmental stage; teens and small children need lots of it, but so do adults! Some useful tips for improving sleep quality include: • Reduce blue light/screen exposure in the evenings. Lower intensity lighting is also good for the hormones governing circadian rhythm. • Get into a good bed-time routine. • Maximise natural light//daylight exposure to lower Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms. • Use natural oils/herbal remedies to relax or improve sleep quality. www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

D Digestive igestive health health Ensuring optimal nutrition and hydration will be key, especially after over-indulging during the festive season! Finding ways to increase intake of foods that are helpful to gut health (e.g. walnuts, onions, leeks and asparagus) while lowering the intake of p r o c e s s e d f o od s a n d a l c o h o l w i l l be an important focus area.

P Physical hysical h health ealth Our biomechanical and physiological structure provides the strongest hint with regard to how best to ensure physical health; human beings were designed to move! Exercise boosts mood, strengthens bones, stimulates hormone production and raises our basal metabolic rate, helping us to stay lean and healthy. There is a saying in Africa: “You cannot give what you do not have”. We all want health, happiness and success for our family and friends. Each of us has the power within to make positive changes through intentional action, but we cannot make this happen until we consistently manage that in our own life. Here’s to a happy, healthy and successful 2019! Page 13

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New New Year, Year, N New ew Y You ou It’s that time of year again, after the festive over-indulgence, when people make New Year’s resolutions that are rarely kept for more than a few weeks! New years can often make us reflect on what’s not serving us or what has been holding us back over the past year, and so we say out with the old and in with the new, time to make some changes. The most common ones are to eat healthier, to get fitter (often resulting in a massive influx of gym memberships), to stop smoking and to do more of something you love. These are all great ideas in theory and if you need to make positive changes then the first step is having a positive mindset about it. When it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle, there are some great free or inexpensive ways to start.

W Walking alking Walking is great because it’s free and easy for most people to do.

Counting steps on a watch or app has become common, but there is no need for that. Simply getting out in the fresh air and being around nature, walking for 30 minutes a day will: • Increase cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness • Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke • Improve management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes • Stronger bones and improved balance • Increase muscle strength and endurance • Reduce body fat If you are feeling slightly more energetic then you can advance to running and some local parks now have outdoor exercise equipment which is free to use and can be a very effective workout aid.

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C Cycling ycling Dig out your old bike that’s been pushed to the back of the shed or garage, or get online and find a cheap, second hand one and get out cycling. This is especially great if you have kids, as you can all go on family bike rides. Along with the previous benefits of walking/running, cycling also improves posture, coordination and joint mobility.

Swimming S wimming If swimming is more your thing, then head down to your local pool for session times and reap the added benefit of an all over body workout that is low impact. Exercise in whatever form you choose to do it not only has physical health benefits, but it also boosts your mood, increases self-esteem, improves sleep quality and energy, along with string evidence to suggest it reduces the risk of dementia and mental health issues. So this new year, make the most of what you already have available to you, to lead a healthier lifestyle that improves your physical and mental wellbeing without hurting your bank balance. Page 15

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At Charlton Kings Care Home they’re always looking at ways they can do things differently to enrich the lives of those who live and work there. Maintaining close links with the community is an important part of this. The residents hugely enjoy a regular visit from Cheltenham College where the children visit for an afternoon to take part in and help with a host of activities. Over Christmas they were also joined by Charrlton Kings Infant School for a day of Wild Science, and were then invited to the school for the children’s nativity play. Having this involvement with both schools brings such joy to the residents and they look foorward to arranging many more events in 2019. In the meantime, the wonderful activities co-ordinator, John, has passed his minibus driving test so is busy planning a whole host of trips. Together with the residents they’ve already identified a few likely spots – Westonbirt, Tewkesbury Abbey and Town Hall Tea Dances to name but a feew. Residents and staff alike are lucky to have John, who strives to create new and rewarding experiences for all the residents. A new initiative for 2019 sees him building links with Nepal! Having received some information about the Gurkha Welfare Trust, the staff recently hit upon the idea of trying to establish a link to two residential care homes in Nepal built and

operated by the Trust. They’ve established a connection with the aim being to: aa.. Provide a regular donation specifically to be used in the operation of the homes; bb.. Arrange fund-raising activities (more to follow on that front through the Facebook Page); c. c. Sharing stories between some of the residents. In Nepal and at Charlton Kings Care Home a number of residents have Military experience, so if they can just share some of these stories it would make for an interesting and informative exchange! The Charlton Kings Community Players have been extremely kind and decided to donate £150 to Charlton Kings Care Home. John will be working closely with them to decide how best the money should be spent. The New Year brings with it plans of a new kitchen and some remodelling of the sitting room and dining room areas to create even better space. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on what we’re up to and how we’re getting on!

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A Are re you you having having a laugh? laugh? They say laughter is the best medicine and that certainly is true for surviving family life! No matter what happens, or how hard you try, when you put parents, kids, grandparents and miscellaneous others into a shared space, life is bound to be filled with spills and scrapes, dramas and disasters. How you choose to react to these says a lot about how well you can weather the storm.

Dig Dig deep, deep, find find the the humour humour a and nd llaugh augh No matter how serious the issue may be, from financial to health concerns, lost soothers to a f a mi l y ri f t , o n e o f t h e b e st ways of coping when things go awry is to dig deep, find the humour and laugh at it. Laughter has an incredible effect on our brains and our moods. Not only does it actively boost our immune system – which can take a battering during times of stress – but it actually relaxes the whole body, ensuring a healthy and happy you! My partner suffers with chronic pain and used to fall flat

on his face regularly, usually after rising from his seat, and as a family we became quite accustomed to seeing dad prone on the floor. We used to tease him, saying he was making the place look untidy, then step over him to go and put the kettle on! It really helped my children to see the ridiculous side of this situation – he was never hurt as he could control his fall, but it does mean my family have developed a rather black sense of humour around health and illness.

Treat T reat the the family family to to a ttruly ruly traditional traditional giggle giggle So how can you bring more laughter into your life? One way is to go to comedy clubs, watch family-friendly comedians on TV and listen to funny plays and storie s on the radio. In the age of YouTube, and Video Games, with violence all over the news, actively seeking out the funny and the weird can be a real source of delight. There are still Pantomimes on across the region and there is nothing better than a good old

fashioned chorus of ‘He’s Behind You!’, so why not treat the family to a truly traditional giggle this January? Maybe you have a funny bone that needs developing. Ever thought of taking some classes in Improv Comedy or Stand Up? Even if you never intend to perform, the skills you learn are invaluable in learning how to look at life differently: suddenly every mundane interaction can be mined for comedy gold and your family will love hearing your corny one-liners and endless puns (I promise).

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R Rich ich and and Poor Poor People today see Charlton Kings as an affluent suburb of Cheltenham, but until the late 19th Century it was agricultural, supplying produce to Cheltenham. During the agricultural depression of the 1880s, women took in washing from large houses and colleges and used public drying ground off Horsefair Street. Richer inhabitants suffered as well. George Ridge, a successful solicitor, launched a speculative development on Battledown. His plan was to develop the northern part of Charlton Kings as a residential area for the gentry. Unfortunately, the scheme failed and Ridge died in 1884, a widower leaving less than £100. Sir William Russell, owner of Charlton Park (now St Edward’s School) and nearly 1,500 acres of surrounding land, lost everything in a scheme to use effluent from London sewers to reclaim coastal land. Sir William filed for bankruptcy in 1870 with debts of £575,000 – £50 million in today’s money.

T The he d development evelopment n now ow k known nown a as sC Charlton harlton P Park ark A later owner of Charlton Park, Mr. Hugh W Reeves who was a London lawyer, gifted and sold below market value 40 acres to Cheltenham College in 1923 and 1931. The College sought to sell part of this land for development in the early 1960s, submitting plans for five 20 storey tower blocks. Fortunately, the planners rejected the proposal. The land was eventually sold to Bovis in 1976 to build the development now known as Charlton Park. Reeves sold the house to a Holy Order which turned it into Charlton Park Convent School in 1935 and St Edward’s School in 1987. Much of the estate is now converted into modern housing developments commencing with Charlton Park Gate in 1935 and concluding with St Michael’s Close in 2006. Charlton Kings Parish Council is promoting the fascinating history of Charlton Kings as part of its Parish Plan.

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can be frustrating. But if you know what career area you want to go into, it’s not hard to offer a week or even a weekend here and there to companies to come in and gain some valuable hours in the workplace. Most companies are happy to accept the help, and even if it means working for nothing, it will pay off in the long run. When it comes to a CV, it’s important to be detailed but also keep it succinct. It’s also key to tailor your CV for each and every job application. You might be sending off hundreds in your search, and not every role will be the same, so why should every CV be identical? One company might care about your teenage paper P Put ut tthe he e early arly w work ork iin n round, and another may not, The old Catch-22 – you need so always read what the job experience for a job, and a job advert is looking for and adapt to gain experience – is true and the application.

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Nail N ail tthe he q questions uestions First impressions then, are clearly key. Next is confidence, in yourself and your capabilities for the role. The employer clearly thinks you’re suited for the job, so you should too. Always research the company beforehand, prepare for the usual questions – “where do you see yourself in five years?” – and prepare some questions to ask at the end. If you get the job following the interview, congratulations. If not, it’s always good to politely ask why – most employers are happy to give feedback. At the end of the day, it’s another experience that’ll pay off in the long run. Page 27

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The T he palm palm oil oil predicament predicament There is one ingredient in our everyday lives which you probably eat and use so often that you don’t recognise it anymore. It is used in everything, from peanut butter to shampoo, so much so that it is nearly impossible to miss out of your daily routine without some serious study. Furthermore, this ingredient is so prolific that it is needed in huge quantities, leading to deliberate deforestation by nations which grow it as an export product.

What What iis s this this iingredient? ngredient? This ingredient is palm oil. Of course, you may be thinking, there is no ingredient on the back of my shampoo that says ‘palm oil’, so it must not be in this product. However, the manufacturers of palm oil, and the labellers of products, are sneaky – they use a whole host of names to obscure that a product really has palm oil in. While many of these names have a hint of ‘palm’ in, many do not. For example, when looking at your shampoo, do you see sodium laureth

sulphate or sodium lauryl sulphate? While it may not be obvious, it is these which help your shampoo to lather, but palm oil is a key component of their production. Even when it is clearly labelled, it is often so widely used that it is difficult to avoid in processed foodstuffs. The majority of peanut butters contain palm oil to make it smooth, stable and glossy: the t r a d i t i o n a l b r a n d s , c on t a i n i n g just peanuts, often do not have the same rich texture that makes peanut butter desirable. In fact, the majority of food, processed bread, including ice crisps and cream all contain palm oil.

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cow, which they decide to sell. But when Jack is sent to market to do the terrible deed, he comes home with nothing but a handful of mouldy old beans – that’s when the magic really begins! 3pm. Full details including prices at shed-arts.co.uk. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, GL8 8DG. 4-6 JANUARY JANUARY 4-6 THE COTSWOLDS DECORATIVE, ANTIQUES & ARTS FAIR The UK’s first major art and antiques fair of the New Year. Featuring art and antiques specialists from across the UK, this popular fair is the place to buy everything including the most traditional antique pieces to the latest in decorative chic style. Public Admission: £5. Opening Times: FridaySunday 11am-5pm. Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GL8 8QG. cooperevents.com 5 JANUARY JANUARY ANDRE RIEU Join the Maestro for a magical evening of music and dance featuring his world class sopranos, The Platin Tenors and plenty of surprises. With show tunes, classical music and plenty of festive fun, it promises a great start to the new year! 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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6 JANUARY JANUARY BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEW YEAR STRAUSS GALA 2019 Once again we evoke the heady atmosphere of the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual New Year’s Day concert at the Musikverien, by celebrating 2019’s arrival with an uplifting selection of waltzes, marches and arias by the King of the Waltz and his contemporaries. 3pm. From £13.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 9 JANUARY JANUARY THE KING AND I Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 1100 JANUARY JANUARY ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Broadcast live from the National Theatre. Caesar and his assassins are

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dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 12 12 JANUARY JANUARY CLASSIC CHASE DAY AT WARWICK

If there is one day to head to Warwick Racecourse then this is the one. With a focus on the most thrilling race we stage all year, you can also enjoy free heritage talks with some of the stars of yesteryear plus an exhibition of interesting artefacts from Warwick’s racing past. Tickets: 03445 793 013. Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, CV34 6HN. warwick.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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1133 JANUARY JANUARY THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and many more. 7.30pm. £18-£25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 16 16 JANUARY JANUARY – 2233 FFEBRUARY EBRUARY ORIGINAL ARTISTS’ POSTERS EXHIBITION AT CHAPEL ARTS

Original posters, created by some of the most prominent artists of the 20th Century, for their own exhibitions. Wednesday to Saturday. 10am–4pm. www.thechapelarts.com

117-19 7-19 JANUARY JANUARY PINOCCHIO & THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Geppetto longs for a son and one day he is blessed when the blue fairy transforms Pinocchio, the puppet he has made, into a real-life boy. Pinocchio promises his guardian Jiminy Cricket that he will be good but is led astray by Whizz and Twang, a naughty wolf and cat. Times and prices at kingstheatregloucester.co.uk. The Kings Theatre, Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QX. 17-20 JANUARY JANUARY 17-20 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

Promenade Productions bring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs right into the 21st century without losing any panto traditions – a beautiful Princess,

a handsome Prince, a larger than life Dame, a large cast of singers and dancers, lots of audience participation and seven lovable dwarfs. Join them to find what the magic mirror will reveal. Family friendly times and tickets at last year’s prices. Book now! Thursday & Friday 7pm, Saturday12 noon and 4.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. £10-£15 from Showcase (01242 224144) or online at bacontheatre.co.uk 1199 JANUARY JANUARY THE ROCKET MAN Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artists of all time, Sir Elton John. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, and a dazzling light show – all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Full details at www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 21 21 JANUARY JANUARY HANS REY – RIDING LIFE Hans Rey, the former World Champion, pioneer of Freeride, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and mountain bike adventurer, will take audiences on an inspiring journey through his 30 year

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career and show you some of the best trails and destinations worldwide. 7.30pm. £19.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 21-26 21-26 JANUARY JANUARY FAME The international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life. This bittersweet but uplifting triumph of a show explores the issues that confront many young people today: prejudice, identity, pride, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573. 22 22 JANUARY JANUARY DAN SNOW – AN EVENING WITH ‘THE HISTORY GUY’ The well-known historian and TV presenter recounts anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster. 7.30pm. £27. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org

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Jim’s brand-new and outrageous show. Enough is enough, it’s time to fight back! 7.30pm. £25.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 25-27 JANUARY GLOUCESTER CAJUN & ZYDECO FESTIVAL With a mixture of live music and dancing all day, the party atmosphere is contagious. There are dance workshops for beginners to experts and the Swamp Rock DJs between bands, all topped off by authentic Cajun & Creole cuisine, the festival brings the spirit of Louisiana to Gloucester. For full details including times and prices, visit www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. 26 JANUARY TONY SLATTERY’S CRIMES AGAINST IMPROV Yes, it’s Tony Slattery and a team of local improvisers pitting their wits against each other. They’ll be doing silly things because the audience say so. During the course of the evening, with comedy improvisation on trial, the audience will decide at the end whether the verdict is guilty or not guilty. Will Mr. Slattery be locked up in

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improvisation hell forever? Only you can decide. 7.45pm. £12.50. Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG. 01242 522852. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk KIM CYPHER JAZZ BAND Inspired by the funkier side of jazz and having studied alongside US saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, Kim Cypher’s style of performance is best described as ‘funky saxophonist meets 1940s jazz singer’. Kim performs an eclectic mix of music spanning many genres with a quirky, jazzy twist together with original material from her debut album ‘Make Believe’, all packaged up in a captivating performance and warm stage presence. 7.30pm. £12.50. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury, GL8 8DG. shed-arts.co.uk BEYOND THE BARRICADE The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables, who will be delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, culminating of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. 7.30pm. £25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org

29 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY CRIMES ON THE NILE Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is set to enjoy a holiday cruise along the river Nile when tragedy strikes once more. All the passengers and staff aboard are suspects, and the murder count is growing, will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time. For full details including times and prices, please visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 30 JANUARY LA TRAVIATA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE OPERA From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late – Verdi’s La traviata is one of the most popular of all operas. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Full details at coriniummuseum.org. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. 31 JANUARY I’M NOT RUNNING Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local

health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare? 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk SPIRIT OF THE DANCE One of the most successful dance shows ever. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heartpounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. 7.30pm. £28. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 2-9 FEBRUARY A BUNCH OF AMATEURS Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. Jefferson’s monstrous ego and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic

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It has always been an ambition of Paul’s to write his own original music, and he achieved that ambition when he released his debut EP ‘Break the Lock’ in December. He continued: “I’ve been in a few rock cover bands but I’ve always wanted to write my own record. “I released my EP which had

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four of my original songs on it that my good friend Nick Pasztor helped to write and produce.” A trained actor, Paul is part of the Everyman Theatre actor’s lab, and regularly takes part in workshops. He has also recently sung on a charity single that was written and produced by Nick Pasztor for ‘Jenson’s Journey’, a charity that was set up to raise money and awareness to battle Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He added: “This year the plan is to write a 10-song album, get a band together and then go on tour. “We used to do pubs, weddings, things like that which I love doing and the thought of playing my own music at these gigs is really exciting.” Full story online.

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It is 1938 and Phyllis Forrester has returned to England with her family after living abroad for many years. She is reunited with her two sisters, one of whom is involved with a summer camp on the Sussex coast. Phyllis allows her children to attend without realising the consequences. Cressida Connolly was able to use information researched from diaries of the time. The book is both a story of tensions within a family and tensions in a wider historical sense. The author builds up an impressive picture of life in 1938 – a period which many choose to forget. It makes for an interesting, if uncomfortable read, with Phyllis starting out as ‘the nicest woman in England’ until she becomes sucked into this sinister world. Full review online.

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Requiem by Victoria, which is a 16th century composition. “We’ll be practising from 10am until 4pm with our musical director Ben Sawyer, and then holding a free performance at the end of the day.” Ben Sawyer has been musical director with the group since 2015, and Mel says the chance to work with him draws a lot of

attention from local singing enthusiasts. “This will be our third ‘Come and Sing’ day and we always get positive feedback from everyone involved, both singers and audience members. “Ben attracts a lot of people to come along because he is great fun to work with and always extremely positive.” The event will be held at the Holy Apostles Church in Charlton Kings. The performance will begin at 5pm, with doors opening at 4.30pm. Entry is free and there will be refreshments available. Anyone hoping to be involved in the ‘Come and Sing’ day on Saturday 19th January will need to register before the day. There is a price of £25 or £12.50 for students to take part and spaces are limited. Full story online.

C Cheltenham heltenham b band and rready eady ffor or big big year year Cheltenham based band Floorboards are ready for what they hope will be another successful year. The group begin 2019 with a gig at the Frog and Fiddle, supporting American punk rock band Such Gold. “We’ve played it too many times to count, but it’s been a blast every time,” said drummer Tommy Harrison on returning to the Frog. Lead singer and guitarist Jay Mansfield added: “I’ve been listening to Such Gold since before we were a band and they’re a major influence. “It’ll be a very exciting show to play and hopefully we can get things going for everybody else before they play.” Floorboards are still in their infancy when it comes to being

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together as a band, but have already amassed a strong fanbase in Cheltenham. Tommy continued: “I used to live next door to our bass player, Jack, and would listen in on them playing songs for their old band.

“They would hear me drumming in my front room and they asked me to jam with them. The rest is history!” Jay added: “We’ve been playing together for around five years or so. There’s a few things going on with other musicians getting involved as well so it all still feels fresh.” There’s no doubt that Floorboards will be one to watch in 2019, and with more gigs, tours and festivals in the works for the new year, Jay is excited by what they have lined up. He added: “We are looking to record a single early in the year, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that. It’s a song we’re very proud of!” Full story online.

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skills, was a bit more than just a player at the club. “I was soon digging out a couple of holes so that we could plant a few trees,” he laughed. “We were planting 10 a day. Then I took my digger up there and we were doing 50 to 60 trees a day. There are 3,000 to 4,000 trees round the course now.” And that wasn’t all he did. “I put up all the new huts, I built the greenkeeper sheds, I built the car park and put in the new sewerage system,” he continued. Not surprisingly, Griffin, a dad of two, is an honorary member of the club these days as well as being captain. He’s a decent golfer too because at his peak he played off eight. He currently plays off 16 – “I’m still battling with it,” he chuckled – and has won a number of competitions over the years. Full story online.

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Vicky Vicky Holland Holland proud proud of of county county rroots oots It is somewhat appropriate that Vicky Holland was at her parents’ home in Redmarley in the county of her birth when The Local Answer called. The current women’s world triathlon champion has trained and competed all over the globe and won a stack of medals, but much of the groundwork for that success was done in her early years growing up in Gloucestershire. Born in Gloucester, the now 32-year-old – she’ll be 33 on 12th January – is quick to pay tribute to those who did so much to help her in her swimming and running, work that enabled her to take on and ultimately conquer the world. She learned her cycling – the third discipline of what must be one of the toughest events in sport – outside Gloucestershire but that doesn’t lessen one bit the sense of gratitude she has towards her home county. It was swimming that was her first love. “I started swimming at Newent with Newent Otters when I was six or seven,” she said. “I always loved the water and was very soon happy to be swimming without armbands.” It was also clear fairly soon that she was a much better than average swimmer for her age. From there she moved to Gloucester City at the age of 10 and from 15 to 18 she was coached by Graham Brookhouse, an Olympic Games bronze medal winner for Great Britain in the team mo dern pentathlon in 1988. By now Holland was also a very proficient runner and Brookhouse, with all his years of competing at the highest level in the multi-discipline event in the 80s and 90s, certainly knew a talented athlete when he saw one. “Graham had always seen the potential for me to go into triathlon, probably before I did,” said Holland. “He was the first person who said I should go into it, he’s very supportive.

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“I started running when I was 10 but ran more and more when I was at Newent School.” And she didn’t have far to go if she needed any advice because her dad Freddie was a county standard steeplechaser back in the day. “He coached me,” said Holland. What with her swimming and her school work the young Holland clearly had plenty in her in-tray – as did dad Freddie and mum Frances of course! But her parents realised that if her running was going to kick on she would be best served by joining one of the athletics clubs in the county. “I needed the stimulation of running with other runners,” said Holland, “so I joined Cheltenham Harriers. I think I was 14 and having a running coach pushed me on.” Her coach at Harriers was Andy Beadle and she certainly did push on because she went on to finish fifth in the England Schools’ cross country and won the England Schools’ 1,500 metres. Those sort of performances – coupled with her swimming – don’t go unnoticed of course

and she was getting calls from the head coach of British Triathlon even before she went to Loughborough University. So what was her reaction? “I didn’t want to do it,” she said. “For the first six months while I was at university I was a member of the running club and a member of the swimming club.” But then, as so often happens, fate intervened. “In the Easter of 2005 I picked up an injury,” she explained. “I wasn’t funded by swimming and running and that’s when triathlon swooped. “I went on a training camp and thought, ‘This is rather cool, I’ll give it a go’.” Her cycling obviously needed some work but since deciding to throw in her lot with triathlon she has never looked back. She won medals at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games in 2014 and 2016 before her stunning world title success. And she’s not finished yet. “2019 is all about Olympic qualification,” she said. “It’s full steam ahead trying to qualify, getting in good shape and then hopefully bring home some hardware in 2020.” Full story online.

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