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Welcome Welcome ttoo JJune une ... ... As summer finally gets underway we have Father’s Day to celebrate this month, and hopefully the sun will be shining. Head to our What’s On section to find inspiration for the best way to treat your dad on his special day! Don’t forget that it is not just in print where you can find out what’s going on in and around Gloucestershire. You can now visit our online What’s On section for even more exciting dates to add to your diary, and if you have an upcoming event, why not promote it with us? If you’re still stuck for ideas for spoiling your dad on Sunday 16th June, our tasty beef curry will surely hit the spot! Find the recipe in our Delicious Dish feature. You could even take him to Primrose Vale to hand-pick some yummy, fresh summer fruits for dessert.

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Being Being human... human... With the pressures of modern life bearing down on us daily and the grind of politics, the economy, dealing with difficult people at work or challenging situations in our lives, it is easy to forget to look after ourselves. Mental health, depression and suicide are issues that people are fighting every day. As a man, I know how hard it is to express emotions and be vulnerable, but through intentional action and behaviour changes, we can all become significantly better human beings. In order to maximise our potential, enrich our lives and the lives of others, we need to take care of the four Fs:

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Newly-revitalised Newly-revitalised Northern Ireland Ireland Northern I lived in ‘Norn Iron’ during the 1960s and 1970s. They weren’t happy times, with the Troubles overlaid on the stunningly beautiful province that, almost overnight, went from being among the world’s safest places to, well, you know the rest... After leaving Ulster, I rarely returned for decades. But when we spent a week there recently, what a difference I discovered.

Visit Visit Titanic Titanic Belfast Belfast Central Belfast, once bleak, ravaged and security-fenced, has been revitalised with wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment. Where the Troubles once played out, there is new vitality and open-top bus tours to sights as diverse as Belfast’s copper-domed City Hall and the iconic murals depicting Ulster’s oh-so-complicated history on each side of the city’s peace line. From childhood, I vividly recall a skyline dominated by Black Mountain and Harland & Wolff’s massive shipyard cranes.

Now, the Titanic Belfast attraction is a must-see tribute to the yard’s most infamous ocean liner. Check out Belfast’s new ‘nonsectarian’ sport of ice hockey at the SSE Arena too. And Belfast Photo: www.ireland.com Zoo – the scene of a recent, well-publicised-albeit- flowing Strangford Narrows. short-lived, red panda escape Listen carefully to the words of bid! Van Morrison’s ‘Coney Island’ Try T ry a delicious delicious Ulster Ulster fry fry as you enjoy the beautiful Lecale District. Then pause at After breakfasting on a delicArdglass harbour to buy ious – utterly cardiac-unfriendly ‘Mussels and some potted – Ulster fry, visit County Down herrings’ – just in case you too via Bangor’s seaside promenbecome famished before dinner. ades and the landscapeFinally, before returning to dominating red-stone folly of Belfast, explore the Mourne Scrabo Tower. Then explore the sleepy Ards Peninsula, neo- Mountains that sweep spectacclassical Mount Stewart House u l a r l y d o w n t o t h e s e a a t and wildlife rich Strangford Newcastle.

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Driving D riving has has never never been been cheaper cheaper Probably… and I think I can prove it using maths (hopefully). My dad, like many people his age, is always going on about the cars he bought in his ‘youth’ costing ten or twelve pounds – twenty quid at most – and how it was so much cheaper to drive back then compared to ‘modern’ times. But I’ve been thinking about this and did some simple calculations, and it simply wasn’t.

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So does that mean motoring was cheaper then or now? If a graduate salary today is £23,000 compared to £1,100, then a day’s pay would be roughly £63 compared to £3 in 1968. So a gallon of fuel in 1968 would set you back 7.3% of your daily wage. Today it would cost 8.5%. In this case, my Dad was right – driving today is more expensive.

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Should I be be brushing brushing Should my cat’s cat’s teeth? teeth? my Yo ou may be surprised to know that it is possible to train some cats to allow you to brush their teeth. I can hear you scoffing as I am writing this. But the point is that dental disease is incredibly common, often neglected and the cause of oral pain, periodontal disease and other health issues such as kidney and heart disease. It is thought that 85% of cats over the age of three years will have some form of dental disease. Plaque initially forms where bacteria are allowed to form a film on the surface of the teeth. That plaque will eventually harden to form calculus and tartar – a mineralised deposit stuck to the surface of the tooth. By that stage gingivitis will have already started and the gum will start to recede, exposing the periodontal ligament which anchors the tooth into its socket. As this ligament weakens, the integrity of the tooth starts to suffer and once the tooth root is exposed to bacteria there is little that can be done other than extracting the diseased tooth under a general anaesthetic. Cats have a thin layer of enamel on the surface of their teeth and are particularly prone to tooth decay. We often see flakes of enamel breaking away, exposing the sensitive tooth pulp. Once the enamel is damaged, the tooth inevitably continues to deteriorate, slowly breaking apart until only broken roots are left behind, causing pain and acting as a source of bacterial infection. This results in bacteria entering the blood stream and causing damage to kidney and heart tissue.

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The The River River Severn Severn aand nd iits ts w wildlife ildlife Since the dawn of time, rivers have been essential for human and animal survival. They have produced not only water for drinking and farming, but also a route of transport for trade and businesses to access towns and cities. Running straight through the heart of Gloucestershire is Great Britain’s longest river, the River Severn at 220 miles long. The famous Severn bore pushes its way up the river on various dates throughout the year, which many spectators gather together to see. Our rivers here in the UK are home to a vast variety of species, each playing its own part in the circle of life and its ecosystem. Unfortunately, there is a large amount of pollution finding its way into our river systems, which undoubtedly causes harm to several animals that reside there. What could you spot down by the river?

Fish F ish Many different fish live in the rivers such as carp, roach, minnow, eels and brown trout.

Mammals M ammals Some furry friends that can be found are otters, dormice, badgers, polecats, water voles, stoats and mink.

IInsects nsects & amphibians amphibians Will you be quick enough to spot butterflies, newts, frogs, damselflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, frogs or toads?

Flowers F lowers Foxgloves, kingcups, yellow iris, bluebells and waterlilies will make for beautiful photographs.

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their teeth into, especially water voles as they are easy prey. Mink will follow water voles into their burrows or in the water as they are excellent swimmers. Sadly, because of this water voles are under significant threat of extinction.

The T he majestic majestic willow willow Weeping willow trees are often found down by the riverside as they prefer an environment with heavy soil and near standing water. Willows can be an e x c e l l e n t s a n ct u a r y f o r r e st i n g birds and other wildlife, with their long swaying branches offering shade in hot summers. The riverside is a charming place to spend a summer’s day with a picnic and spotting wildlife. You can also take a boat trip to visit local villages by water as a new experience for all the family. While you are down by the water’s edge, if it is safe to do so, then you can do your bit for wildlife and the environment by clearing away any rubbish that may cause further harm to our natural world. PAGE 

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Tennis T ennis ace ace Olivia Olivia Rook Rook ready ready for for new new tests tests This is the time of year that a good number of teenagers across Gloucestershire really don’t enjoy. That’s because it’s exam season and the bad news for those sitting their GCSEs and A-levels is that there is still a fair way to go before they can start looking ahead to the summer holidays and trips abroad. Olivia Rook is one of those youngsters who is looking forward to the summer more than most, although she won’t be one of those out partying when the exams are over. You see, 15-year-old Olivia, who is a pupil at Denmark Road High School in Gloucester and is currently sitting her GCSEs, also happens to be a good tennis player, a very good one in fact. So much so that as soon as her exams are finished, she will be out and about playing the sport she loves as she chases her

Cockbain C ockbain cchallenge hallenge Gloucestershire batsman Ian Cockbain may be deep into his well-deserved testimonial year but he remains fiercely ambitious. For a start he’d like to play more four-day cricket, he’d also like to reach T20 finals day after three times being a losing quarterfinalist, and he’d Ian Cockbain a ls o l i ke t o h a ve another go at captaining the county after enjoying a brief spell in charge in 2015. Cockbain, who was born in Liverpool, joined Gloucestershire in 2011 and the 32-year-old middle-order batsman has played well over 200 games for

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dream of becoming a full-time player. And it’s no fanciful dream either because she has already won national singles and doubles titles at and above her age group level. “I’m hoping to play more ITFs around Europe,” said Olivia, who lives in Cheltenham. “I also want to play in the junior grand slams. That will take a bit longer, his adopted county and has scored centuries in all three formats of the game.

IIt’s t’s a all ll mapped mapped o out ut The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year. The club will be enjoying their 50th anniversary and it promises to be a great year for the 150 or so members who, quite literally, run for fun. Except that there’s a little bit more to orienteering than just running because competitors are armed with a map and a compass and have to navigate their way around a course, which involves checking in at control points along the way. Getting around an orienteering course that can be up to eight kilometres long requires a bit of

very few make it until they’re 16 or 17.” Olivia has already played in International Tennis Federation junior events in France, Ireland and Belgium and it’s something she wants to experience more and more. “I want to play on the tour fulltime,” she said. She is a member at East Glos in Cheltenham and is coached by Nick Edwards at Oxstalls in Gloucester and says her favourite surface is grass, so what are her strengths as a tennis player? “I’ve got a good backhand and I like to come to the net,” she said. “I slice quite a bit, and I try to mix up the play.” Olivia, who won’t be 16 until the end of July, has just had further success in doubles, winning another 18U National doubles title in Nottingham in April with her friend Hannah Smith from Hampshire. Full story online. nous as well as stamina and running ability, and it’s easy to see why the sport is such a popular pastime.

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Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76 in September, is chairman of the Gloucestershire Amateur Athletics Association and is one of those unsung heroes who does so much work behind the scenes, which allows others to prosper in their chosen activity. For full verssions of alll these stories and more,, visit www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

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Keen Keen cyclist cyclist Martin Martin Cain Cain is is one one of the the main main men men at at Cheltenham Cheltenham of If something needs to be done Martin Cain is one of those people who is the first to put up his hand. In terms of his involvement in sport he’s done it all his life and the current beneficiaries of his can-do attitude are Cheltenham and County Cycling Club. He took over as interim chairman when Robin Mainwaring stood down in February – it’s a post he will hold at least until the club’s AGM in November – and he is also the club’s race captain. That means he is a pretty major player at a club that he only got involved with some four or five years ago. His role as race captain is certainly full on, organising as he does a regional category road race involving 60 riders who are all pretty decent. It is a 60-mile race involving category 2, 3 or 4 riders and last year’s race was staged at Bourton-on-the-Water. This year’s race will be at Winchcombe in July and Martin said: “It’s a big regional event and we stop the traffic. There are motorcycle riders at the front of the peloton and there are processional cars with officials at the back, it’s quite spectacular. “It is an Open event for individuals and teams and there are points for places with the competitors aiming to reach national standard.” Martin, who lives in Bishop’s Cleeve with his wife Michelle, has been a keen cyclist for many years. “I’ve done a lot of mountain bike riding,” the 54-year-old said, “but I’ve done more and more road riding recently.” He gets plenty of opportunity to pursue those pastimes at his club, of course, a club which also caters for those who enjoy cyclo-cross, time trials and endurance riding.

Martin Cain loves getting out and about on his bicycle

“We’re one of the biggest clubs in the country,” said Martin with some pride. And with people like Martin, a chartered engineer, involved, the club can only continue getting bigger and better. “I’m passionate about people contributing,” he said. “I have always been happy to volunteer and the more volunteers the better. “I like being involved. When one of my lads was playing rugby in the junior section at Cheltenham Tigers I helped coach his team.” Martin, originally from Bolton – he still has quite a strong Lancashire accent – also managed a football team before he moved to glorious Gloucestershire, and as far as his cycling is concerned he couldn’t have chosen a better place to live. “I love cycling around the Cotswolds, whether I’m on my own or with members of the club,” he enthused. “It is a wonderful part of the country, you see little country lanes and tiny villages that you would never normally see.” Martin isn’t alone in enjoying the freedom that cycling brings, of course, and he reckons more and more people will be getting on their bikes in years to come. “You see more and more

electric bikes and they are making cycling accessible to people who wouldn’t normally ride,” he said. “They still have to pedal but they are having a go because they are getting some assistance.” Martin is also keen to see more women take up the sport. “British Cycling is trying to promote a million new women into cycling regularly,” he said. “We would like to grow our ladies’ membership at Cheltenham, and have a ladies’ captain, Sally Reid, who is an exnational standard mountain bike champion and is passionate about supporting women cycling. “Sally has introduced ladies’ coaching sessions to help grow confidence and riding abilities for ladies and works in conjunction with other cycling clubs in the area.“ Sally Reid is just one of a good number of people who do so much for the club and Martin is happy to continue as chairman after November if no-one else comes forward. He’s also happy to continue in his position as race captain for a while longer. “I’ll train someone up for a year and then they can take over,” he said. Martin Cain is a true club man!

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An opportunity to see and purchase beautiful works of art and to meet artists who are dedicated to promoting conservation of all species. Daily 10am-5pm and final Sunday 10am-3.30pm. Entry is FREE with good parking. Set in the beautiful grounds of Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. SatNav Postcode: GL2 9PG. LEMUR WEEK In aid of our conservation initiatives. We have Lemur themed competitions and board games as well as Lemur talks held in the walkthrough enclosure. Pop by our kiosk outside of the ‘Madagascar’ exhibit to chat to our

Keepers to learn about our conservation work to protect these charismatic primates. cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 4 JUNE JUNE NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP CHELTENHAM BRANCH Join us and enrich your retirement by meeting new and old friends. Social events, information sharing and guest speakers. Meetings at 2.30pm. Highbury Church Hall, Oxford Street, Cheltenham GL52 6DT. cheltenhamnhsfellowship.webs.com 5 JUNE JUNE TA AMING OF THE SHREW Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story. Justin Audibert turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 6 JUNE JUNE CRICKLEY HILL NATURE TOTS Outdoor time for pre-school children to enjoy nature in all seasons, have fun in the mud and enjoy creative activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10-11.30am. £5 per child. Crickley Hill, Birdlip, GL4 8JY. gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk 8 JUNE JUNE SACRED HEARTS SUMMER FETE Fun for all the family. Music Man, bouncy castle, Ukes Anon, children’s

games, BBQ, stalls and refreshments. 12-3pm. Sacred Hearts Church, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, GL53 9AU. 14TH CHELTENHAM CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Craft keg beers, a selection of cask ales, crafts ciders, children’s activities, food stalls and lots of live music. The Cheltenham and District Friends of the Samaritans Beer & Cider Festival is a great day out for all the family! 12 noon until 11pm. Tickets £8, available from Eventbrite. For more information see the Facebook page – Cheltenham Craft Beer and Cider Festival. 8-9 8-9 JUNE JUNE MEET THE MACHINERY WEEKEND AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK

We’re once again giving you the chance to get up close to our biggest pieces of equipment. Learn how they work and the important jobs they do for us – if you’re lucky, you may even be able to take a selfie in the driver’s seat! All extra activities are included in the normal price of admission. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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Win tickets to see ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ at the Bacon Theatre’s Open Air Theatre Festival on Wednesday 24th July at 9.15pm! Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be told by the men who were there. Life on the front is explored through the voices of the soldiers, who discuss their feelings about the conflict, the food they ate, the friends they made and their dreams of the future. Tickets cost just £9 (£8) and can be booked online at www.bacontheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01242 258002. To o enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’, The Local Answer, Unit H, Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 7EG. Alternatively, enter via email – send your details stating ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk Closing Closing d date: ate: M Monday onday 10th 10th June June 2019. 2019. 9 JUNE BADGEWORTH BUTTERCUP OPEN DAY Visit our Badgeworth Nature Reserve and admire the dazzling display of Britain’s rarest buttercup, the adder’stongue spearwort. 2-5pm. Free entry. Tea and cakes will be available to purchase. No need to book, just turn up on the day! Badgeworth, Cold Pool Lane, near Badgeworth, Cheltenham. gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO MOON LANDING Bishop’s Cleeve Street Fair 2019, 12pm-4pm. Parades, great stalls, musical entertainment, Punch & Judy shows, Morris Fun Fair, Jet Age Museum display, Classic Car Show. Dog Show organised by Folly Gardens Veterinary Practice – entry forms from Folly G Vets and George Lewis Footwear. Programmes, including raffle ticket, available from Church Road shops, Tesco 24/5 & 25/5, 31/5 & 1/6. Funds raised will be donated to Midlands Air Ambulance and local charities. 11 JUNE THE FAVOURITE Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close

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friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become quite time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen’s companion. 7pm. £9 (£8). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 15 JUNE CHELTENHAM MUM2MUM MARKET NEARLY NEW SALE Award winning pop-up nearly new market comes to Cheltenham, where mums sell to mums! Buy quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, books, toys and equipment at bargain prices. Book a stall and sell your preloved but no longer needed baby and toddler items, and maternity goods. Sellers keep 100% of their takings! 2.30-4.30pm. Entry £2, children free. 2for1 entry voucher on website. Free goody bags for the first 100 buyers. Free parking, refreshments. The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

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15-16 JUNE DADS GO FREE AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK We’re thanking all Dads by giving them a free ticket! Simply book your tickets online and Dad’s ticket will be free when accompanied by a paying child, toddler, adult or senior ticket. Tickets must be purchased online to be eligible for the offer and can be redeemed on Saturday 15th June or Sunday 16th June only. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL. cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk FATHER’S DAY GLADIATOR ARENA Legio II Augusta, a premier Roman reenactment group return with their gladiator arena. Watch exciting displays of gladiatorial fighting. Bring dad along and see him sold as a slave to fight in the arena. With activities and demonstrations, the weekend will be full of great family fun. 10am-4.30pm. Included with admission. Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, GL54 3LJ. FATHER’S DAY AT SUDELEY CASTLE With Father’s Day offers in the restaurant and products in the shop, you can be sure of a special day out, with something for the whole family to enjoy. Included in general admission. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. sudeleycastle.co.uk

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15-16 JUNE 15-16 JUNE FATHER’S DAY AT BATSFORD ARBORETUM There’s free entry to the arboretum for all Dads on their special day when accompanied by a paying child (including grown-up ‘children’!) It’s the perfect excuse to treat them to a summer walk followed by a slap up home-baked lunch or afternoon tea in the sunshine on the deck of the Garden Terrace Café. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy! 10am5pm. Batsford Arboretum, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QB. batsarb.co.uk 1166 JUNE JUNE A RIGHT ROYAL WELCOME AND FREE ENTRY FOR DADS Make Dad’s day and bring him along to Berkeley Castle for a great family day out and what’s more he’ll get free entry and a free lunch too*! We’ve also invited his majesty Henry VIII and his six wives to make sure your Dad gets the welcome he deserves! Pop into the Education Room and enjoy ‘Father’s Day’ themed craft sessions throughout the day. *Free entry with each full paying child (16 and under), one free main course with another purchased. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. www.berkeley-castle.com

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18 JUNE 18 JUNE FIRST MAN The riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years 19611969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost – on Armstrong and on the nation – of one of the most dangerous missions in history. 7pm. £9 (£8). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 19 19 JUNE JUNE – 6 JJULY ULY THE LIGHT FANTASTIC AT CHAPEL ARTS

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2200 JUNE JUNE A TASTE OF ROYAL A Taste of Royal comes to Cheltenham for a day of lunch and shopping as we celebrate Ladies Day at Ascot with a twist. Hosted in our fabulous Panoramic Restaurant and including everything from betting facilities, racecard, tipster talk to Best Dressed prizes up for grabs make it a Royal day out. £50pp including two course lunch and a complimentary glass of fizz, with live racing from Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, GL50 4SH. 01242 539538. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham 2222 & 29 29 JJUNE UNE THE LAND OF MUSIC Highly acclaimed Cotswold choir, Cantores, presents its last concert under retiring musical director John Holloway. The programme includes works by Holst, Parry, Stanford and Paul Mealor, and Vaughan Williams’ G minor Mass. The choir is also taking part in the celebrations to mark the 750th anniversary of Wyck Rissington church. 22nd June at 7.30pm – St Laurence, Wyck Rissington. 29th June at 7.30pm – Holy Innocents, Highnam. Tickets (£15) via www.cantores.net, Aileen – 07722 027659 and on the door. Concessions available.

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222-23 2-23 JUNE JUNE CHELTENHAM BALLOON FIESTA Join us for two days of jam-packed fun including live entertainment from acts such as Jamie Squibb, Knights of Nottingham, Circus Workshop and much more! Come and see the hot air balloon glow on Saturday night followed by some fantastic fireworks displays. If this wasn’t enough there is a giant funfair, local traders, delicious food and much more to keep visitors entertained! Adults £5, children £3.50. Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, GL50 4SH. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham 23 23 JUNE JUNE COOL CLASSICS FOR A SUMMER NIGHT Don’t miss this programme of summer choral classics from Cheltenham Bach Choir! From ‘Zadok’ to ‘I was glad’, the Barber ‘Adagio’ to ‘The Armed Man’, this is a programme for everyone. With soloist Jess Dandy and pianist Adam Johnson. 6pm. See www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/ event/cool-classics-for-a-summernight-285556 for details and tickets. 2255 JUNE JUNE BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary

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lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their revolutionary sound and iconic songs. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. 7pm. £9 (£8). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 27 27 JUNE JUNE SMALL ISLAND

Andrea Levy’s epic novel bursts to life on-stage, telling a story which journeys from Jamaica to Britain through the second World War to 1948, the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. Small Island follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense

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yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 29 JUNE JUNE 29 THE GEORGE MICHAEL STORY The only show to perform George Michael hits in chronological order, starting with George in the Wham! days and then into Grammy Award winning ‘Faith’ album. A full live band with video screens supporting the show including video footage of George and interviews with the man himself. 8pm. £22. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 29-30 29-30 JUNE JUNE THE PIED PIPER SUMMER SHOW Food court, live music, catwalk shows and demos, classic cars, fashion, beauty and craft marquee, and an activity-packed kids zone. Fun for all the family! Adults £10, children £5, family ticket £25. Book online at piedpipersummershow.co.uk Highnam Court, Gloucester GL2 8DP.

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£4.75 concessions, £15 family. Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. SatNav Postcode: GL2 9PG. 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. 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 on general sale from 1st May 2019. £20 and £22. www.guitingfestival.org Email: enquiries@guitingfestival.org 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

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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 2299 JULY JULY – 4 A AUGUST UGUST CAFE RENE RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL Our 17th annual Rhyytthm and Blues Festival offering an acclaimed musical line-up featuring 20 brilliant acts across seven days. Guests can also enjoy our real ale and cider festival, tuck into treats from the barbecue and hog roast, and sip on tipples from our outdoor bars. For full details, visit www.caferene.co.uk 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 to protect the 21,000 women who are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year. Register yourself today or sign up as a team – call 020 7605 0100 or visit eveappeal.org.uk/trek

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L Local ocal author author returns returns with with latest latest thriller thriller Amanda Reynolds has had a successful few years as an author. Her first novel ‘Close To Me’ was published in 2017 and received rave reviews, reaching the iTunes and Kindle bestsellers lists. Last year’s release ‘Lying To You’ also reached the Kindle Top 100. This summer Amanda returns with her latest psychological thriller ‘The Hidden Wife’. “It’s about a famous author whose wife goes missing,” she explained. “Suspicion falls on him and as a high profile, philanthropic character, the local newspaper cover the story. The strapline is ‘Did she really walk out on their marriage? Or did he make her disappear?’” Amanda, originally from Reading, has lived near Cheltenham for 25 years now, and says the

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Cotswold villages and landscapes she loves to explore provide heaps of inspiration. “I love the Cotswolds,” she continued. “It’s a small leap in imagination because the stories are based so close to home. “I like to write about ordinary people in extraordinary situations.”

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Quickly becoming the highestgrossing movie of all time, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a celebration and culmination of the past decade of films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by the awardwinning Russo brothers Joe and Anthony, ‘Endgame’ is a send-off for the past 21 films in the Infinity Saga. With a lengthy three-hour run time, this film is a fast-paced action, and if anything, I’m sure fans will agree that it could almost have gone on for longer. There’s a perfect blend of comedy, drama and heartfelt moments throughout the course of the film, all culminating in a whopper of an ending. It’s a cathartic experience as we see characters from all corners of the MCU come together in their final effort to defeat Thanos. ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is the perfect ending to what has been a truly remarkable era of cinema. Full review online.

‘The Hidden Wife’ will also be based in the Cotswolds, and while Amanda says she doesn’t name specific villages, readers local to the area should be especially familiar with the locations she describes. All three of Amanda’s novels are psychological thrillers – “It’s a genre that lends itself to real life and the kind of books I like to read,” she says. And the research for writing these characters and stories is something Amanda believes is very important. “For this book I actually went into police headquarters and spoke to the murder investigations team. “I also visited newspapers and spoke to journalists who have covered stories of missing people, the research was very thorough.” Full story online.

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by Julian Barnes “Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less?” So starts Julian Barnes’ latest novel ‘The Only Story’. The story is one of a love affair between a nineteen year old boy and a forty eight year old woman which starts in the long university summer vacation, defying the social conventions of the Surrey village in which they both live. Barnes writes in the first person, giving a very vivid account of the relationship, which many believe to be autobiographical. Paul never gives up on Susan but the demands on his side of the relationship take their toll and become overwhelming. There is humour and dry wit but Barnes – writing with such great intensity – produces a heart wrenching and thought provoking read. Full review online.

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Cheltenham C heltenham Open Open Studios Studios art art trail trail begins begins The Cheltenham Open Studios biennial art event returns this month, with artists from in and around the town exhibiting their work. Beginning at Montpellier Park, the trail will feature venues all around Cheltenham, from The Wilson Art Gallery and Chapel Arts, to the University of Gloucestershire and artists’ homes and studios. “We’ve got a real range of diverse locations,” said Project Manager, Niki Whitfield. “The premise of Open Studios is inclusivity – we have got members who do art for fun, for a living, even as a way to help with mental health.” The Cheltenham Open Studios is a community of artists and art groups in Cheltenham and the surrounding areas.

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“It’s a big community that feeds into the artistic heritage of the town,” said Niki. “We’ve got 125 members, which include local arts associations, colleges and art therapy groups, so in terms of individual artists, that adds up to a lot more.” The Open Studios showcase gives these artists the chance to

show their work to the general public, as well as the opportunity to meet other members, collaborate and nurture their talents. With communities all over the country, the Open Studios are, as Niki puts it, “a national movement”. “Cheltenham and nearby places like Stroud and the Forest of Dean have a great artistic heritage,” continued Niki. “However, Cheltenham does not have many gallery spaces compared to some other towns and cities. “This is why the Open Studios are so important for local artists to get their work out there.” The Cheltenham Open Studios runs from Saturday 8th June to Sunday 16th June. For more information visit cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk

TREE//HAUS T REE//HAUS set set for for big big summer summer Although they have only been together for a couple of years, Toby Catt, Guy Daws, Nathan Fletcher and Joe Burgess – b e t t e r k n o wn a s T R E E / / H A U S – have already built a strong fanbase. “Nathan, Guy and I have been together for around a year and a half and it’s been a real journey,” said lead vocalist Toby. “Guy and I had the idea of (L-R) Toby Catt, Guy Daws and Nathan Fletcher. the band for a while but needed a bassist for a fairly long funk, jazz and pop”, with time. After a long night with, guitarist Guy, bassist Nathan let’s just say, enough alcohol, it and drummer Joe backing up was clear that Nathan was the Toby’s lyrics. perfect fit. We then met Joe Their latest single, ‘My Time’, through Nathan about six featuring Bristol-based band months ago and haven’t looked Watercolours, has been watched back since.” almost 15,000 times on Facebook, TREE//HAUS say their sound is best described as “a blend of where the group has developed

a strong fanbase – who they call ‘Haus//mates’. Joe said: “We are so happy with how ‘My Time’ has gone down on social media, far better than we imagined. “We are lucky to have fans who love to connect through social media and keep up to date with what is going on in the TREE//HAUS world.” ‘My Time’, which was the band’s third single, was also recently played on BBC Introducing in the West. The group have had a busy summer so far, performing at venues around Cheltenham including the Jazz Festival and Wychwood. With more music on the horizon, as well as more shows and gigs, the future looks bright for TREE//HAUS. Full story online.

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