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B Beautiful eautiful butterflies butterflies It is that beautiful time of year again where you will see many different species of butterflies when you step outside. Butterflies are cold-blooded, so you will often see them resting in a sunny spot with their wings open. They do this to soak up the sun, as the warmer the butterfly is the more efficient their metabolism will be. Butterflies don’t have any chewing mouthparts; they eat by using their proboscis. This is a straw-like structure which they use to drink up nectar. They also drink from puddles and ponds to get nutrients from the salt. When the proboscis is not in use, it is coiled up like a garden hose. The small tortoiseshell butterfly is widespread throughout Britain and Ireland, and they have a lifespan of about one year. Males and females look the same, but the females can be a few millimetres bigger than the males.
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with the females laying their eggs on tender stinging nettles in batches of 60 to 100. Caterpillars will hatch around 10 days later and will eat the stinging nettles. It takes about 21 days for the caterpillar to become fully grown. The chrysalis stage lasts approximately 12 days, and then an adult butterfly emerges.
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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.
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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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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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22 JUNE 22 JUNE – 4 A AUGUST UGUST OMI-PALONE Artist Ashley Chadwick has created a series of portraits uniting LGBT culture, colour theory, optical illusions and religious architecture to express the positive steps that have been made towards equality and inclusivity in a fun and vibrant way. This exhibition is in the De Ferrieres Gallery in the ground floor and 1st floor of The Wilson Cafe, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT. Free entry. www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk 3300 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 full 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 five activity cards, a pop badge, lanyard and a pencil and costs £2.50 (plus normal entrance price) with 10% of the proceeds going to wildlife conservation. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
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An exhibition showcasing pastels and portraiture by local entrepreneur John Gordon. Wednesday-Saturday 10am4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 110-27 0-27 JULY JULY JEREMY DUNCAN AT CHAPEL ARTS An exhibition by Jeremy Duncan, who explores the innate qualities of old 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 are available from www.thelittleboxoffice.com/tetfest All surplus profits go to charity. GLOUCESTER CARNIVAL A fabulous, free and vibrant procession which parades through the city centre each year. The procession encompasses floats and entertainers, and finishes in Gloucester Park. This year’s theme is Myths & Legends. The procession leaves Westgate Car Park at 3.30pm. For full details please visit www.somac.org.uk/gloucester-carnival 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
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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 HANDLEBARDS: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING A bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. A group of soldiers 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. Tickets £20 and £22. www.guitingfestival.org Email: enquiries@guitingfestival.org 2200 JULY JULY CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT BY ALAN BRINLEY SHAW Mr Shaw is known for his impeccable technique, stunning interpretations and stylistic flair. Tickets £12. Under 16s free (accompanied). Cirencester Parish Church, Market Place, Cirencester. Doors open at 6.30pm, concert starts at 7pm. Tickets on the door or Cirencester Visitor Information Centre. For more information email ashaw2809@gmail.com MOONRAKERS CONCERT Oxford’s folk band, (harp, cello, strings, whistles, vocals) with music from English, Irish and Scottish traditions and their own compositions, are described as ‘startlingly talented’
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(Oxford Times), ‘exquisite music’ (BBC). St Mary’s, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7LS. Tickets £12. Call 01453 843144. PUDDING NIGHT If you like puddings you will love our pudding night. Join us for an evening of pure indulgence and fun. We will serve a wide selection of traditional and innovative puddings for you to enjoy. There will even be a chance to buy any that are left over. This is a fundraising evening for The Roses. £6. 7.45pm. For full details please visit www.rosestheatre.org 220-21 0-21 JULY JULY FANTASY FOREST FESTIVAL Immerse yourself for a day or a whole weekend in another world. Be who you want to be. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us at the beautiful Sudeley Castle and Gardens for an experience you don’t 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 SOPWORTH CLASSIC CAR SHOW Come along to this one-day event and enjoy looking at a stunning display of classic cars, tractors and motorbikes and chat with their owners. As well as classic vehicles, there will be something for the whole family with attractions including bar, cake stands, local produce and children’s entertainment. Admission £5, children under 12 free. Ample parking available! 11am-4pm. Sopworth Show Ground, SN14 6PR. 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 226-28 6-28 JULY JULY GLOUCESTER QUAYS FOOD FESTIVAL A free to enter, three-day culinary extravaganza! There will be free live cookery demonstrations, book signings and a chance to sample gastronomic treats from across the region and beyond with 120 stalls on offer across the weekend. Full details at www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/events
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2277 JULY JULY – 1 S SEPTEMBER EPTEMBER BIRDS OF PREY DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE PARK Summer weekends starting from 27th/28th July until 1st September. 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 different birds from eagles to owls in these exciting demonstrations by Cotswold Falconry, which take 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
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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
2-4 AUGUST AUGUST 2-4 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. 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 2288 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
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their friends who turn up every year, we could not run this event. “Postlip manage almost everything outside the barn, the beer and the cider, including the thankless task of organising the parking, the buses and the camping – try asking CAMRA members to work that far away from the beer!” While obviously including a great selection of drinks, the festival also hosts a variety of entertainment. Martin added: “A brass band will be playing on the stage in the barn and a morris side will be dancing on the drive in front of the hall. It has more of the feel of a country fair – just with very good beer and cider!” The Cotswold Beer Festival takes place from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July. Full story online.
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F Fantasy antasy Festival Festival comes comes to to Sudeley Sudeley If, like many people, you’re still reeling from the hugely popular TV series Game of Thrones finally coming to a conclusion in May, a new event coming to Gloucestershire could help. The inaugural Fantasy Forest Festival will be coming to Sudeley Castle this month. “In the UK we’ve got pirate shows, fairy festivals, comic cons, things like that,” said organiser Guy Clifford. “But the idea behind this festival is that it covers all fantasy genres – knights, orcs, fairies, pirates, comic heroes, sci-fi – and it’s aimed at all of the family.” Guy says the festival is the first of its kind in the UK, but he has experienced similar festivals in places like the Netherlands, where they have been a huge success. He continued: “This has been two years in the making – we’re
All different types of fantasy will be on show
so excited to get underway. We have got a medieval village with working encampments, an arena where sword and armour battles will take place, and two working blacksmiths showing their skills. “We also have live mermaids beside the pool, a variety of children’s entertainers, and a large body paint marquee.” As well as the many different stalls on offer, there will also be
live music from bands and artists from all around Europe, and a number of special guests and experts from all corners of the fantasy world. “Brian and Wendy Froud will both be holding talks,” continued Guy. “Brian is one of the leading fairy artists in the world and Wendy is a renowned artist, known for making the original Yoda model.” Full story online.
Europe’s E urope’s biggest biggest Medieval Medieval F Festival estival Every summer, the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival promises to be one of the most popular events in the town. First set up in 1984, the festival re-enacts the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury, a crucial battle in the Wars of the Roses and significant part of local history. Liz Aston, one of the team behind the organising of the festival, explains what the event comprises of. She said: “The festival is built around the Battle of Tewkesbury, re-enacted by in excess of 2,000 men and women from across Europe. Many more reenactors can be seen in the vast living history encampments demonstrating life in 1471 for peasants up to royalty. “There is a medieval and craft market, street food, entertain-
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ment and music in the beer tent, storytelling, walking entertainers, falconry displays, and a vibrant parade through the town on Sunday morning. “We also have a Schools Day on the Friday before the festival where children come and take part in various activities and
explore the living history camps.” The festival is one of the biggest free medieval events in Europe, attracting thousands of re-enactors and visitors from the UK and abroad. And Liz believes the effect the festival has on Tewkesbury every year is huge. “Without the festival many people, myself included, would never have discovered all that the town has to offer,” said Liz, who comes from Wolverhampton. “There is an amazing sense of community throughout the weekend as different groups of people are brought together through a love of history. “It is great for local business, and the perfect way to ensure local history is kept alive.” Full story online.
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miles, and ultra marathons, which are anything above 30 miles. “I thought I can run another 10 or 15 years so that means I can run 300 marathons, but then I thought why not try for 333 and average 33 miles a marathon? “That would be 10,000 miles so that gave me a goal to go towards!” When he completes his 300th marathon – there are no ‘ifs’ about it as far as Howells is concerned – he wants to have run exactly 100 of each of the three marathon distances, saying: “I’d be the first person in the UK to achieve that.” And the arithmetic is currently almost spot on because he has run 91 road marathons, 93 trail marathons and 90 ultra marathons. And he wants the perfect symmetry when he’s run his 333rd marathon as well – exactly 111 in each of the three distances. Full story online. coordinator and social media guru so his is a pretty important role in the club.
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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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