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Welcome Welcome ttoo JJuly uly ... ... We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who entered our TLA Charity competition – the response was amazing and is testament to the Gloucestershire community’s dedication to local charities and non-profit organisations. You can read all about the winning charity inside. Another thank you has to go to everyone who sponsored Lois and Jack for their 10k run at the Cheltenham Challenge. They managed to raise over £1,100 for our Charity of the Year, Cobalt, and did really well on the day! As we get ready for summer, our editorial content should give you some great inspiration. From festival gadget recommendations and summer gardening tips, to lots of fun events for all ages and interests. Happy reading!
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6 Put about 300g of the raspberries onto the biscuit base then cover with the chocolate mixture, leaving to set in the fridge for at least a couple of hours or even overnight. 7 Carefully remove from the tin and decorate the top with the remaining raspberries. 8 Serve with extra cream if you like. You could have a go at making the dessert with other types of berries – Primrose Vale have a great selection of Pick Your Own fruits, so pop along and pick some of your favourites!
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S Staying taying ssafe afe in in the the summer summer sun sun Summer is here and most of us enjoy being outdoors, basking in the warmer weather. Sadly, the sun with its UVA and UVB rays is not always our friend. Skin cancer in its various forms is on the rise and the time it takes to get an appointment with a dermatologist can often be far too long. Good sun protection is vital all year, but especially in the summer months when so much more of our bodies are exposed to damaging rays.
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Your Y our wellness wellness reboot reboot As we enter the second half of the year, this is a good time to reflect on where you are relative to your 2019 goals, and if needed, get back on track! It’s also a good time to give yourself a bit of ‘shock therapy’ in a positive way – a Wellness Reboot! Rather than just focusing on exercise and diet, this is an opportunity to kick-start every area of your life and use the momentum to drive you through the rest of the year. The first step is to assess your progress with your goals and intentions. This needs to be brutally honest and encompass all areas of your life, from being active/exercising, sleep, worklife balance, ‘me’ time, friends, family, diet, etc. I bet for most of you the hardest thing to schedule would be ‘me’ time and then exercise.
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different environment to recharge. Our natural inclination is ‘feast or famine’, but if you can focus on giving yourself small, regular doses of wellness, you will find this approach much more achievable than trying to block out big chunks of time.
M Mindfulness indfulness ccan an h help elp y you ou tto od de-stress e-stress For improved wellbeing, listening to podcasts, audio-books or reading rather than working on public transport is another beneficial switch you can make to your daily routine. The right type of mindfulness technique can make the difference with respect to building resilience, self-awareness and de-stressing. Yoga, meditation, prayer and journaling are all unbelievably powerful – men especially, take note! Sufficient sleep and a bedtime routine will also go a long way to helping maintain good health. It’s amazing how firm we are with our children about bedtime, yet as adults we are poor at self-managing this. Our efficiency and productivity are determined by the
quality of fuel we put into our bodies, regular maintenance, and upgrading both hardware (physiology) and software (mental/emotional). To this end, re-assessing your diet, timing of meals and use of supplements is another important step in your reboot. One practical tip is switching t o h om e - m a de l u nc he s i ns t e a d of ‘meal deals’. There are many healthy eating plans and supplement businesses vying for your money, so it’s important to focus on your needs. Where you aren’t getting sufficient nutrients, by all means take advantage of good supplements, but do your homework.
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Not N ot just just a pain pain in in the the neck neck I was recently involved in a car accident; luckily everyone involved walked away fine and all I suffered was whiplash and a slight concussion. But it doesn’t have to be as drastic as a car accident – a simple bump to the head can cause concussion, which is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually happens after a blow to the head. It can also occur with violent shaking and movement of the head or body. A concussion can show symptoms within minutes, but sometimes is only recognised in the days after the incident.
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be complications after a concussion. I started suffering from vertigo, which is something I have never experienced before. Scarily, my first experience of it happened whilst I was driving on a busy main road. My vision became blurry and the road in front of me was moving from side to side. I had a ringing in my ears and became flustered and pulled over to vomit. I remained at the side of the road for 20 minutes before feeling able to drive home.
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Allll w A work ork and and no no play... play... We all constantly strive to be more, to do better, to achieve ever higher. As a result, more and more of us get burned out and frazzled – in fact, statistics show the highest rates of anxiety and depression within working families and, more worryingly, in our children. So what can we do to relieve some of the pressure? Play more!
Play P lay iis s ffundamental undamental ffor or cchildren hildren and and a adults dults Not only is play a fundamental need to our growing children – allowing them to practise the skills they will need in daily life – but for adults too, play can offer respite from the pressures of the modern world. For some playtime is a sport – they practise and compete, but still find themselves being judgemental and consequently trying to better themselves. For others it is creativity like drawing or painting; both brilliant forms of play, which allow us to explore our surroundings with fresh eyes
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and can aid relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. But there is another way to play and that is through theatre and performance – which is why they call it ‘Putting on a Play’. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, diving into the dramatic arts can offer you a place to voice, explore character, movement and expression. You work in a group and observe the rules of ‘Have Fun’, ‘Fail Happy’ and ‘Be Encouraging’. And in play you find strengths and talents you never knew you had! Maybe you want to try something new, a new career or hobby, but perhaps you don’t feel ready to take the plunge. I know a lady called Danielle who is a budding interior designer, but is held back by a fear of not being good enough. We talked about her offering to ‘play’ with a friend who is redecorating her house – by approaching the task as play, and experimenting with TO ADVERTISE CALL
budget, style, purchasing, upcycling and being creative, they will create a home to be proud of and allow Danielle to practise her craft.
Enjoy E njoy tthe he process process Imagine if we approached all new tasks in this way? Rather than expecting ourselves to be ‘good’ or judging ourselves as not ‘good enough’ we could simply play at it and enjoy the process until we find our sweet spot. How many times have you looked back at your childhood; your likes and dislikes, hobbies and passions, to help you decide your next move? How many careers are based on a childhood ambition or dream? And how many of us are only now daring to bring those dreams to life? I urge all families to find ways to laugh together and share what truly lights them up, no matter how silly, because within the silliness and the light-heartedness of life, we will find real treasure and, just possibly, our true selves. So what are you going to play today? PAGE
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The The end end of of the the academic academic year year The last couple of weeks of the school year are fast approaching. Exams are over and the culmination of learning is drawing to a close as the wind down to the summer holidays begins. The end of the academic year can bring mixed emotions for everyone. Some students may feel a sense of freedom or release from the pressures of homework and demands from teachers. For others, there may be a concern over not seeing friends as often, or the impending boredom that can come from not having a structured daily routine.
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results are not as expected – but change is also a time of excitement, of new beginnings and opportunities. Teachers can feel sad when their students move on, after having watched them grow and mature over the past year. But the summer holidays also mean teaching staff can enjoy a well-earned break from curriculum responsibilities and the hectic classroom environment.
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Mixed M ixed feelings feelings about about the the Citroen C3 C3 Aircross Aircross Citroen When the revised C3 came out a few years ago, my wife and I looked at it as a serious contender for our next car. But unfortunately, it wasn’t quite big enough for a growing family. So when they announced the C3 Aircross, the SUV version of the smart hatchback, I was quite looking forward to driving it. But did the promise of the car we liked with the space we needed live up to expectations? No, not quite. Which was very annoying. It came close, but didn’t quite get over the line. Don’t get me wrong, it has a lot going for it, but for me, there are a few niggles that ultimately mean it won’t be joining our garage.
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between gear selections was massive – I don’t think I’ve driven something with such a big throw from first to second – but despite this, it was still easy to miss a gear and end up in fourth just after starting off. Close to the gearstick, the handbrake was also slightly oddly shaped and very chunky. But in time, this grew on me and I liked it. It looks weird, but feels good.
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A berdeen – aanything nything Aberdeen b ut dull dull and and grey grey but Do you picture Aberdeen as a rather bleak, grey-stone Scottish city and the oil capital of Europe? Or perhaps as home to eminences such as Lord Byron, the Eurythmics’ A n n i e L e n n ox o r w ri t er Stu a r t McBride, whose Logan McRae novels – including ‘Granite City’ – are set there? I did too, but now I know more. Despite regularly passing through its Dyce airport en route to Shetland, I’d never been into the city. That was until last August when, due to changed flight schedules, and finding ourselves at the airport’s Hampton by Hilton hotel, we ventured into ‘the silver city by the golden sands’ to see what it offered.
museum to expansive Aberdeen Beach and Old Aberdeen’s cobbled streets, prepare for grey preconceptions to be challenged – not least by a culinary scene that’s anything but dull and grey. Try seafood overlooking the harbour mouth at stylish Silver Darling. Or Balmedie Country Park. Photo: Visit Aberdeenshire eerie, gothic-inspired, Dracula- seafood and traditional Cullen themed dining in wood- Skink soup, to Rowies with panelled Slains Castle pub. jam, Aberdonians’ beloved Alternatively, choose from Macaroni Pie or locally30-or-so eateries in the Union invented deep-fried Mars bars, Centre opposite the city’s Aberdeen has every food base popular Tivoli Theatre – a covered. stone’s throw from moored More M ore than than jjust ust a stop stop oilfield support ships and the Shetland ferry terminal on on o n tthe he w way ay n north orth Regents Quay. If you’re like us, visiting Our choice that August Aberdeen will reveal a city evening? We loved the food, that’s much more than just a Challenging C hallenging g grey rey atmosphere and warm transit point en route to a gas preconceptions p reconceptions welcome at Turkish restaurant platform or other points north. Even with just a few hours to Nargile on Skene Street; it’s a Whether you explore Old fill, Aberdeen satisfies with rich perfect supper destination after Aberdeen’s fourteenth-century c u l t u r a l , h i s t o r i c a l a n d l e i s u r e e x p l o r i n g c e n t r a l A b e r d e e n . St Machars Cathedral, or venappeal. From its maritime Oh yes, from Michelin-rated ture out to Balmedie Country Park or the nearby Grampian Mountains, Aberdeen promises to delight. And from our experience it does so with solid, graniteimbued style and distinctive personality. The city that was Byron’s hometown for a decade definitely offers more than just silvery-sheened micarich masonry, dreek winters and the oil and gas industry. Having seen what’s beyond the grey, we can’t wait to go back for longer. Maybe you should put Granite City on your must-visit list too. The Silver Darling in Aberdeen THE LOCAL ANSWER
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As if you haven’t heard enough about Brexit! Perhaps there are bigger Brexit issues than how it might affect pet travel to and from Europe. However, whatever happens with Brexit, at some point a decision will be made as to whether the current EU pet passport scheme will continue and, if not, what the new arrangements will be. Currently dogs, cats and ferrets can travel to and from Europe with an EU pet passport. The passport contains some basic owner and pet details and, critically, confirms the microchip number of the pet and that it has been vaccinated against rabies. Britain has already said it will continue to accept EU Pet Passports for animals entering the UK. What’s not clear is what the EU will accept from us after Brexit. It is entirely possible, if some sort of deal is struck, that the pet passport scheme will continue in its current form and nothing much will change. The French rarely check pet passports for animals entering from the UK, as there are few biosecurity implications for them for animals coming from our shores.
Significant S ignificant fforward orward p planning lanning rrequired equired However, we may find ourselves temporarily without an agreed arrangement from the European side and have to resort to fulfilling the requirements of an ‘unlisted third country’. In this worst case scenario pets will need to have a blood test performed at least 30 days after their most recent rabies vaccination to confirm that the pet has formed an adequate immune response to the vaccine. There is then a three month wait from the date of the blood test before you can travel with your pet. This process could therefore take a minimum of four months, so some significant forward planning is required. An additional animal health certificate would also need to be issued by your vet to be fully compliant. A more likely scenario is that after Brexit, Britain will eventually be considered a ‘Class 1 listed country’ in which case existing pet passport rules will suffice, although a UK pet passport would be issued, replacing the EU pet passport. If you haven’t fallen asleep already and are still confused, have a chat to your vet about what you should be doing if you plan to travel abroad with your pet.
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30 30 JUNE JUNE – 3300 JJULY ULY FESTIVALL FestivALL is a month dedicated to celebrating the diverse and welcoming communities in Gloucestershire. As well as a calendar of simple ideas of how to include more people where you live, where you socialise or at work, there will also be events happening across the county you can join in with. For details of the month’s events, please visit festivall.org 1 JULY JULY COTSWILD EXPLORERS – ANIMALS IN DANGER ACTIVITY TRAIL Learn all about endangered animals at the Cotswold Wildlife Park with the latest CotsWild Explorer trail for 6-11 year olds. Available from the gift shop from 1st July 2019. This activity trail comes with 5 activity cards, a pop badge, lanyard and a pencil and costs £2.50 (plus normal entrance price). 10% of proceeds go to wildlife conservation. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 22-21 -21 JULY JULY ART FROM THE TREE Work by members of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. Artistry and craftsmanship come together in wonderful items exploiting the varied qualities of wood. From the traditional to contemporary, a diverse show also incorporating colour, carving, texture and a mix of other mediums. 10am-5pm. £5.25 adults, £4.75 concessions, £15 family. Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. SatNav Postcode: GL2 9PG.
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buildings in his artwork. WednesdaySaturday 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 1133 JULY JULY TETFEST LIVE MUSIC EVENT 2019 Oasis tribute band Noasis headline Tetfest 2019, a family-friendly live music festival. Other acts include Durandau Ballet, the Mick O’Toole band and DJ Moggy. Free children’s entertainment, a beer tent and food stalls complete the event, which runs from 2pm-11.30pm. Worwell Field, Cirencester Road, Tetbury GL8 8RY. Tickets available from www.thelittleboxoffice.com/tetfest All surplus profits go to charity. 1144 JULY JULY THE JAMES HOPKINS TRUST SUMMER FETE Located within our specialist centre, Kites Corner and sensory gardens in Barnwood. There will be a wide range of stalls, both our own and external exhibitors, an assortment of fun games for everyone, BBQ, cakes and ice cream as well as an exciting array of visitors! 1-5pm. Children enter free, adults £1. jameshopkinstrust.org.uk 1166 JULY JULY MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy and a great deal of laughter. A group of soldiers
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return from the war to a household in Messina, causing the kindling of new love interests and the re-kindling of old rivalries. The parallel love stories of Beatrice, Benedick, Claudio and Hero become entangled with plotting, frivolity and melodrama. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 117-20 7-20 JULY JULY A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM ‘Comedy Tonight’ at The Cheltenham Playhouse. Promenade Productions take inspiration from 2000-year-old comedy, injecting it with the energy of classic vaudeville creating a musical romp through Ancient Rome. A fastpaced hilarious farce with mistaken identity and satirical comment. Score by Stephen Sondheim. Evenings 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee 2pm. Tickets £16. 01242 522852. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk 119-28 9-28 JULY JULY 49TH GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL Classical, jazz and blues musicians from the UK and beyond. Fabulous concerts both indoors and open air in the Cotswolds. £20 and £22. www.guitingfestival.org Email: enquiries@guitingfestival.org
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The Mikado presents a tangled web of love. Nanki Poo, the son of the Mikado, flees in search of his true love, YumYum, to avoid marrying a much older suitor. However, Yum-Yum is betrothed to KoKo, the Lord High Executioner, against her will. Things, as you can see, are complicated! Can everything be righted before someone loses their head? Expect high jinx, clever wordplay and lots of energy as all is revealed. 7.30pm. £20 (£17, under 18s £10). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 220-21 0-21 JULY JULY FANTASY FOREST FESTIVAL Immerse yourself for a day or a whole weekend in another world. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us at the beautiful Sudeley Castle and Gardens for an experience you don’tt
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want to miss. You will find fantasy related shows, entertainment, stages, competitions, lectures, workshops, traders and more. For full details and tickets visit fantasyforest.co.uk 2211 JULY JULY FOLKSY: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS After being separated from their twins in a shipwreck, Antipholus and his slave Dromio go to Ephesus to find them. The other set of twins live in Ephesus, and the new arrivals cause a series of hilarious mistaken identity. Filled with Folksy’s wonderful live music, audience interaction and downright silliness! 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 2266 JULY JULY JENNY WREN: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL It’s 1792 and France is deep in the throes of revolution. The aristocracy are holding out for a hero, and one swoops in, unexpectedly, from across the Channel. A tale of England and France, of rich and poor, of divided loyalties and of a mysterious hero saving French nobles from the guillotine – just for fun! 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk
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27 JULY 27 JULY ALI BABA & THE FORTY THIEVES – ILLYRIA THEATRE COMPANY Fun, outdoor, family theatre set against the backdrop of the glorious Painswick Rococo Garden. Packed with cliff-hangers, larger-than-life characters and laughs galore. Performance starts at 2.30pm. Tickets available from www.illyria.co.uk 2277 JULY JULY – 1 S SEPTEMBER EPTEMBER BIRDS OF PREY DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE PARK Some birds will swoop low over your heads and some will soar high in the sky over the Cotswold Wildlife Park’s beautiful grounds. See a variety of birds from eagles to owls in these exciting demonstrations by Cotswold Falconry, taking place at 1pm and 3.30pm on the lawns in front of the Manor house. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 2299 JULY JULY – 4 A AUGUST UGUST CAFE RENE RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL An acclaimed musical line-up showcasing fantastic local, national and international artists from the world of Rhythm and Blues. Enjoy our real ale and cider festival, treats from the barbecue and hog roast, and tipples from our outdoor bars. For full details visit caferene.co.uk
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CODS CODS Youth Youth T Theatre heatre ready ready for for first first show show The Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society (CODS) have been entertaining audiences in Gloucestershire for decades. But now the group are embarking on a brand-new venture, with the first ever CODS Youth Theatre performance set to take place this month. “At CODS, we have a lot of talented kids involved in productions like ‘Annie,’” explained Laura Bishop, who Some of the Honk Jr. cast. (L-R) Harriet Hewittwill be directing the produc- Dyke, Harriet Parker, Rebecca Morran, Grace Baynham-Powell, Tilly Shaw, Chloe Langford, tion. Grace Harris and Evie Sheppard “We wanted to give them a platform of their own and so “I attended Janet Marshall decided to set up the Youth Dance when I was young and Theatre.” did Performing Arts at univerLaura, a teacher at Bishop’s sity,” she added. Cleeve Primary School, has It was this experience in been with CODS for a few years, performing, coupled with her but has been involved with work as a teacher, that led Laura performing for much of her life. to take on the role as director.
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It’s easy to assume when going to see ‘Rocketman’ that it would be very similar to last year’s smash hit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, but what director Dexter Fletcher brings to this Elton John biopic makes the film entirely different watching. The film follows John through a support group meeting, as he comes to terms with his addictions and recounts how he got to that stage. In this film, Taron Egerton again demonstrates his versatility as an actor, and he’s even got the singing voice to accompany it – his covers of John’s massive hits could convince you it was Elton singing them himself. John has said himself that the film caused him to sob, something I doubt that’s uncommon with all audiences watching this film. The emotion is raw, unforgiving, and at times, testing to watch. Full review online.
She said: “It’s been a lot of work but I love it. It makes it easy when the kids love it too.” The CODS Youth Theatre’s inaugural performance will be ‘Honk Jr.’, a retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story ‘The Ugly Duckling’. The production will feature 26 children from the ages of eight to 14. “Rehearsals have been going really well, the singing and dancing is great,” continued Laura. “We’re lucky to have a full production team made up of CODS members, who are doing set design, props, costumes, things like that.” ‘Honk Jr.’ will be at the Cheltenham Playhouse from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th July. Full story online.
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by Rose Tremain This short book traces Rose Tremain’s childhood and youth. She was born in 1943 to a mother who seemed unable to love either of her daughters. Denied the chance to go to Oxford University, she is instead packed off to a finishing school in Switzerland. Her relationship with her mother is difficult and cold, but she has Nan, Vera Sturt, who teaches her about love and being loved. This is not a sad book, although there are heart wrenching moments. These are indeed ‘Scenes from a Vanished Life’ of the 50s and 60s, but there are fascinating insights into Tremain’s writing life, her meeting with the Poet Laureate and references to scenes in her novels taken from her early life. Full review online.
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She said: “I ran a beauty salon in Hong Kong, which is where a lot of ‘Tea At Sam’s’ is based. “When we came back to the UK I started a skincare company. As that grew it brought us down to Cheltenham, where I had
lived from the age of 16 until I got married.” Sue’s experiences in the beauty industry are reflected upon in ‘Making Scents’, which follows a successful businesswoman running her own skincare and perfume range. After finishing her second novel, Sue began compiling and writing short stories, and her latest release, ‘Stories to Go’ is a culmination of 93 stories. “Where a novel takes about 18 months to write, some of these stories have been written in hours, over the last six or seven years,” said Sue. “They’re very varied, there’s no theme. Each story only takes about five minutes to read, so they’re perfect for people on the go, commuting, sitting in waiting rooms.” Full story online.
Outdoor O utdoor theatre theatre ccome ome R Rain ain or or Shine Shine Outdoor theatre is always a risk when it comes to the weather, especially in the socalled British summertime where we can’t always guarantee the record-breaking temperatures of last year. But Rain or Shine Theatre Company – as their name suggests – perform in any and all weather conditions. Founded 21 years ago by husband and wife Ken and Jayne Meekings, the Gloucester-based company tours all over the country each summer, to indoor and outdoor venues. “We love to perform at community venues such as pub gardens, schools and village hall gardens in order to help raise funds for local charities,” said Ken. “We also visit historic loca-
(L-R) Rosalind (Pippa Meekings), Celia (Emmeline Braefield), Touchstone (Anthony Yooung) and Corin (Joseph Burke)
tions across the country such as Witley Court, Glastonbury Abbey, Llanthony Priory, Hailes Abbey and Goodrich Castle. We enjoy the variety.” Rain or Shine’s 2019 summer
tour sees a cast of seven professional actors performing the Shakespeare classic comedy ‘As You Like It’. Ken continued: “Our vans set off from Gloucester and go to places all over the country, as far as Sussex, Devon, Norfolk, even to the Isle of Wight and Manchester.” The tour began in early June, and over the course of the summer months will see the company perform nearly 60 shows, including one in Glenfall House in Charlton Kings, and three consecutive dates at the Everyman Theatre. For more information on Rain or Shine and the full list of dates for their upcoming production of ‘As You Like It’, visit www.rainorshine.co.uk Full story online.
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Dent’s opening partner Miles Hammond who followed his captain’s lead by scoring his first first-class century at the same ground last year. Both players will be hoping to be in the runs at Cheltenham again this season with Gloucestershire playing host to two county championship games and two T20 games. The Festival gets under way with a four-day game against Leicestershire with the first T20 game against Glamorgan on
Friday 19th July. The second four-day game, against Worcestershire, starts on Sunday 21st July, with the final T20 game, against Middlesex, taking place on Thursday 25th July. England Under-19s take centre stage on Friday 26th July when they play a 50 overs game against India, and they are back in Cheltenham two days later when they take on Bangladesh. Bangladesh and India play each other in the Tri-Series on the Saturday.
just off Burrows playing field in Leckhampton, Cheltenham, are situated right next door to a big allotment where there is no shortage of fruit, or veg, for that matter.
full-time head cricket coach and sports graduate at the King’s School Gloucester, as well as fielding coach (men’s 1st XI) and head coach for women’s cricket at Dumbleton.
A ccricketing ricketing g gem em Di a m o n d b y n a m e , D ia m o n d b y nature. Jamie Diamond is a cricket coach, a cricket player with Dumbleton and a cricket fan, but even at the relatively young age of 22 it’s fair to say that he sees himself primarily as a coach, happy to help others improve rather than concentrate only on his own game. And he has a pretty impressive coaching portfolio too because he’s Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s head women’s and under-17s’ performance coach,
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John John Berry Berr y was was a fflying lying m machine achine John Berry moved south to this part of the world as an 188 yearold and never went home. That was well over half a century ago and the rugby clubs that he played for – Cheltenham, Stroud and Old Patesians – are certainly glad that he stayed because he scored an absolute stack of tries for all three of them. Now just turned 74, Berry was a free-scoring winger back in the days when rugby was a truly amateur sport and players would think nothing of playing 40-plus games a season. And his was some record because he scored 115 tries for Cheltenham, 108 for Stroud and about 25 for Old Pats – “I scored one for the Pats in Milwaukee in the US,” he said – as well as one for Gloucestershire. It was a career that saw him play in five decades – 1957 to 1994 – and he scored a three, four and five-point try. “I played in a vets game at Stroud when I was 48 and that was when I scored a five-point try,” he said. “I dived over from a few yards and that’s when I realised I had completed the set.” Born and bred in Huddersfield, B erry could turn hi s h and to most sports when he was growing up – football, cricket, rugby, sprinting – so it would have come as little surprise to those who knew him that he wanted to become a PE teacher. And fortunately for the aforementioned three clubs, he came to study in Cheltenham. “My PE teacher at school went to St Paul’s College in Cheltenham – it’s now the University of Gloucestershire – and he said that not only was it a very good teaching college, it should also improve my rugby,” said Berry. And Berry must have been a pretty good pupil because he listened to what his teacher said and took on board his advice, and it’s fair to say he has never looked back, even though he had to move out to the right-
John Berry scored more than 100 tries for both Cheltenham and Stroud
wing to thrive in the great game that is rugby. “I’d played mainly in the centre when I was at school but when I got to St Paul’s College I found there were England Schools players all over the place, including Paul Tate who was a much better centre than me,” he recalled. “My coach in Huddersfield always said I’d end up on the wing because I was quick, so I was quite happy.” Tate and Berry would go on to become great friends and they, along with Bob Redwood and Pete Fereday, went on to run r ings round ma ny an oppo nen t during their three years as students. All four of them were mates and Berry recalled: “We’d play colleges and universities in midweek and club matches on Saturdays. We’d play the 2nd teams of Coventry and Moseley who were two of the strongest clubs back then, we’d play Welsh teams and I also remember we played Lydney. “I remember that game because one of their supporters shouted, ‘Hammer them Lydney, they’re only schoolboys!’” They did get hammered that day but the fab four – Berry, Tate, Redwood and Fereday –
had done enough during their three years at college to catch the eye of others who knew their rugby. “We were contacted by Cheltenham with a view to joining the club,” Berry explained. “They told us they’d find us teaching jobs and find us a home.” That was in 1967 and in those days it’s fair to say that Cheltenham were a lot stronger than they are today. “They had a really good fixture list,” continued Berry. “They told us that they had a really good pack but they felt the four of us could enhance the backs.” And it wasn’t long before Berry was making his 1st XV debut for his new club. “It was at Northampton,” he recalled. “I think my previous game was on tour in Cornwall at the end of the previous season! We lost 21-6 and I don’t remember seeing much of the ball!” But once he’d got a taste for life in the 1st XV, Berry wanted more, much more. “I was amazed that I was playing gate-paying rugby,” he said. “We were amateur but we were first class, people were paying to watch us play.” Full story online.
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