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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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For the chapatis: 450g chapati flour or wholemeal plain flour; 1 tsp salt; 250ml cold water.

Method: Method: Curry Curry 1 Put the first eight ingredients into a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste.

2 Add the oil to a large non-stick pan and heat until it is hot. Add the paste and cook, stirring for about 10 minutes until the mixture begins to darken and thicken.

3 Add the beef and mix into the spices. Cook for a further 10 minutes until the meat has browned slightly. Stir in the water, then cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the meat is tender.

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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.

Lough where, decades ago, I watched wildfowl, seals and basking sharks in wonderful yachting waters.

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And while you’re there, please say ‘Bout ye?’ to the Province for me as you tuck into that Ulster fry with its potato farls and the sizzling Cookstown sausages that gone-but-notforgotten Belfast boy George Best advertised on the TV of my youth.

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Motoring M otoring with w ith T Toby oby A Aiken iken

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.

You Y ou can’t can’t just just look look att fuel a fuel ccosts osts Let’s look at the facts. Yes, in 1968 petrol was much, much cheaper. In fact, it cost the equivalent of 22p a gallon. A gallon; not a litre. The average price at the pumps today is around £5.40 a gallon. But these aren’t comparable – not in those simple terms. To get a real idea, you can’t just look at fuel costs.

A good graduate salary in 1968 might have been around £1,100 a year. Today, a graduate can hope or, if they’re lucky, expect to earn around £23,000 a year.

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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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Wrong. Plus, I wasn’t going to give in that easily!

The T he difference difference iin n fuel fuel economy economy You also really have to look at the difference in fuel economy between then and now, for a fair and reasonable comparison. A typical medium family car back in my father’s younger years might average 23mpg if you were lucky. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to get double that or even more. Let’s say 45mpg to be on the safe side.

So if you spent 10% of your daily earnings on petrol, in 1968 you could travel 31 miles.

Today, you could go 52 miles – that’s 67% further.

If your daily commute is a 40 mile round trip, in 1968 you would have spent almost 13% of your day’s pay on fuel.

Today, you would spend less than 8%.

So there you have it – things weren’t always better in the past. I know we like to complain about the cost of fuel but, in truth, it’s never been cheaper.

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Smile S mile ssmart mart We all want that perfect white smile, yet nearly a third of parents in the UK wait until their children have all their milk teeth before taking them to the dentist for the first time. Shocking statistics about children as young as three needing to have teeth removed due to decay have brought children’s dental health to the public’s attention.

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Oral O ral health health is is an an iimportant mportant a aspect spect o off a cchild’s hild’s o overall verall health h ealth sstatus tatus Oral health is therefore an important aspect of a child’s overall health status and to children’s school readiness, and is seen as a marker of wider health and social care issues including poor nutrition and obesity.

Poor, high sugar-based diets in children from weaning age can be a contributing factor to tooth decay at such a young age, along with inappropriate brushing and care. Therefore, encouraging healthy eating habits is also vital.

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• Give your child water or cold milk before bed if they need a bedtime drink.

• Encourage your child to spit out excess toothpaste after they brush, but not to rinse or gargle.

• Give your child a soft, small headed toothbrush for brushing.

• Help your child brush and learn good techniques to make sure they clean all of their teeth.

• Use a timer to ensure your child brushes for the full recommended two minutes. our child should be brushing • Yo twice a day, ideally in the morning and evening, but definitely before bed and at least one other time during the day.

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Currently we have lettuce, chives and tomatoes starting, with cucumber and rocket waiting to go in, as the cold snap was a little harsh. Recently, instead of buying new plastic pots, we have been looking at ways we can re-use the things we already have to plant in.

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one for the adults to do if you are planting with kids!

You can also cut one panel out of plastic milk bottles and lie them on their sides. Egg boxes are brilliant as you can have individual seedlings in each section and they can be planted directly into the soil – just make sure you are using the paper variety.

Another idea is to use the inner core of toilet rolls. Stack them tightly in a tray, fill with compost and plant individual seeds in them. When they are ready to be transferred you can plant them straight into the soil.

Plant P lant into into egg egg shells shells If you have egg boxes, chances are that you also have egg shells. You can plant into these too, just make a small drainage hole in the bottom. A particularly fun one for children is to let them draw a face on the shell in non-toxic pens and then plant cress in them for hair.

Once done with, you can crush the shell up to add to the soil for extra drainage.

You can easily turn newspaper pages into pots, either using a stapler, or if you want to plant them out, you can secure them using a little flour and water paste glue.

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2255 MAY MAY – 2 JJUNE UNE THE WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION

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 Madagascan conservation initiatives. We have

Lemur themed competitions and board games as well as merchandise and 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. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 11-2 -2 JUNE JUNE CHALFORD & FRANCE LYNCH GARDEN TRAIL On the slopes of Chalford valley, around 40 diverse gardens with picturesque views. Refreshments and plant stall. 12-6pm. Tickets from Middle Hill Green, GL6 8FS. £6 covering both days. Children free.

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8-9 8-9 JUNE JUNE MEET THE MACHINERY WEEKEND AT COTSWOLD FARM PARK

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9 JUNE 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.

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15 JUNE THE BRILLIANT CLASSICAL GUITAR OF ALAN BRINLEY SHAW Mr Shaw is known for his impeccable technique, stunning interpretations and stylistic flair. Tickets £12. Under 16s £5. Doors open 6.30pm, concert starts 7pm. Tickets on the door. St Mary’s Church, Fairford, GL7 4AF. For more information email ashaw2809@gmail.com.

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O Opera pera ccompany ompany returns returns with with new new sseason eason The Longborough Festival Opera is set to once again bring classical opera to the Cotswolds this summer.

Since their first production nearly thirty years ago, the company has grown year on year, as Marketing and Press Manager Fenner Curtis explains.

He said: “Martin and Lizzie Graham started promoting opera at their home in 1991 to a handful of people – the opera house started off as a chicken shed.

“Over the years it has been expanded and enhanced and it remains a family affair with Martin and Lizzie’s daughter, the acclaimed opera director Polly Graham, recently appointed as Artistic Director.”

The company is based in the village of Longborough, just outside Stow-on-the-Wold.

The Longborough Festival Opera. Photo: Matthew Williams-Ellis

Every year they host a season of opera that runs from June to August, consisting of four productions created especially for the festival.

“Our 2019 season begins with our much-anticipated new production of Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold’,” added Fenner.

The company also prides itself on providing opportunities for children and young people to

FFilm ilm Review Review – Joe Joe K Kennett ennett Avengers: A vengers: Endgame Endgame

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.

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get involved in the arts, something Fenner says is very important to all involved.

“There is so much within the art form for a young imagination to latch onto.

“We want to pass our passion for opera on to the next generation.

“As music becomes marginalised in curricula across the country, we feel it is our duty to accommodate young people’s needs as best we can.

“This season we are opening our entire programme to schools; 600 seats at dress rehearsals will be filled by schoolchildren; 1,000 reached through workshops, school visits and lectures. New for this year is a Youth Chorus and Summer School, which will provide further opportunities for local children to participate.”

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Book B ook Review Review – Aloÿse Aloÿse of of Daylesford Daylesford Book Book Club Club The T he Only Only Story Story

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.

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Amanda A manda R Reynolds’ eynolds’ C Cotswold otswold tthriller hriller This summer local author A m an d a R ey n o l ds r e t ur n s wi t h 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 has lived in Gloucestershire for 25 years, and says the Cotswold villages and landscapes she loves to explore provide heaps of inspiration.

“I love the Cotswolds,” she continued. “I like to write about ordinary people in extraordinary situations.”

‘The Hidden Wife’ is based in the Cotswolds, and while Amanda says she doesn’t name

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specific villages, readers local to the area should be especially familiar with the locations she describes.

The novel is partly based in a grand manor house, another aspect of the area that Amanda finds helpful in getting the creative juices flowing.

“I’m obsessed with Cotswold

houses,” she said, “especially the hidden, private ones that you can only see walking in the hills.

“I like to look at them and wonder what it’s like behind closed doors – when I write I like to think of the houses as almost a character of their own.”

Alongside writing, Amanda also runs Cotswold Creative Writing, and helps mentor aspiring writers.

“I think it would’ve helped me,” added Amanda.

“I ask on social media for people to pitch their stories to me, and then I select one and help them in any capacity they want – looking at their work editorially, helping them contact publishers, things like that.

“I think it’s important after having some success to pay it forward.”

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Downpour Downpour Theatre Theatre ttake ake o on nS Shakespeare hakespeare Downpour Theatre Company are set to bring their latest production to venues around the county.

The group was co-founded in 2016 by Sarah Cullyer and husband Andrew, and Sarah explains the motivations behind setting up the company.

She said: “We have been involved in drama and theatre since school and during our time at university – Andrew and I actually met in the theatre society at Southampton University.

“None of the existing drama groups in Thornbury wanted to stage a Shakespeare play, so we set up Downpour so that we could put on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.”

The group was originally called Merry Mechanicals

Cam Hall and Georgie Leonard will star in ‘The Comedy of Errors’

Theatre Company but rebranded as Downpour in 2017 “in honour of a particularly damp performance”.

And in the short time from the group’s inception to the present day, they have already performed in some memorable locations.

“We’ve done a number of oneoff shows at Kingshill House in

Dursley,” continued Sarah, “including an interactive production for Storytelling Week in January. We’ve also performed at Thornbury Castle who have recently opened up for more productions, it’s a stunning place.”

The group’s latest tour sees them return to both Thornbury Castle and Kingshill House, as well as Rendcomb College in Cirencester, and the Stroud Shakespeare Festival.

“Rehearsals have been going really well, it’s such a funny show,” said Sarah. “It’s as close as Shakespeare got to Panto really. The actors are fantastic, we’ve got beautiful costumes, and we’re still laughing at the jokes which is always good when you do a comedy.”

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16 JUNE 16 JUNE – 7 JJULY ULY FRESH AIR SCULPTURE

Fresh Air Sculpture is a contemporary sculpture show taking place from 16th June to 7th July in the extensive gardens of The Old Rectory in the Cotswold village of Quenington. This curated event showcases and sells unique sculptural pieces and crafts. www.freshairsculpture.com 1199 JUNE JUNE – 6 JJULY ULY THE LIGHT FANTASTIC AT CHAPEL ARTS

An exhibition exploring the way light is employed through photographic processes in fine art printmaking.

Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 2200 JUNE JUNE A TASTE OF ROYAL Join us for a celebration as a Taste of Royal comes to Cheltenham Racecourse 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. £50 per person 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’

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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.

22-23 22-23 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, Stannage Stunts, Vander Wheel of Death, 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 friends, families, visitors and many more entertained! Adults £5, children £3.50.

Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, GL50 4SH. For full details of the event please visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham 23 23 JUNE JUNE RIDE FOR RYDER Join us on one of the longest running, best loved charity cycling events in the Cotswolds and raise vital funds for our care. Cycle 40km, 90km or 130km in the spectacular Cotswolds. Sign up at www.sueryder.org/rideforryder or call 01242 246162.

29-30 JUNE JUNE 29-30 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. 22-21 -21 JULY JULY ART FROM THE TREE

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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. 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 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. The festival showcases fantastic local, national and international artists from the world of Rhythm and Blues. Guests can also enjoy our real ale and cider festival, tuck into treats from the barbecue and hog roast, and sip on tipples from our outdoor bars. For full details, keep an eye on the website – caferene.co.uk 1-31 AUGUST AUGUST 1-31 RHINO MONTH 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 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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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?

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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.

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Be Be wary war y of of weed weed killers killers The safety of glyphosate weed killers is being called into question by some scientific studies as being carcinogenic and harmful to bees.

I am not usually swayed easily into ‘scare stories’ but I have noticed the reduction in the flying insect population, and when that is confirmed by other studies and then linked to glyphosate it doesn’t seem a risk worth taking.

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However, if weed killers are not used, it leaves one with a problem of how to tackle bindweed and other pernicious weeds. Basically, you’re left with the option of either digging out weeds, or covering the ground with old carpet or some such thing which can be left undisturbed for a year or more.

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Sort S or t o out ut y your our p pots ots June is a good time of year to sort out the long-term pots in your garden. Re-pot into slightly larger ones – don’t put plants directly into huge pots from small ones, as they don’t tend to do as well.

Also, don’t use pots that curve inwards at the top for these long-term plantings, as they are next to impossible to remove the rootball without breaking the pot. The very big pots are impractical to empty and re-do so with these you can scrape off 10cm or so of soil and top up with fresh soil – something like John Innes No.3. Use slow release plant food pellets to make sure the plant is being fed. Refer to the packet for quantity and instructions.

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All you need to do is chop back the plants by up to half using secateurs. According to the RHS, removing the top shoots allows sideshoots to branch out. Usually, top shoots would inhibit this by producing hormones in a process known as apical dominance. You can read more about this at www.rhs.org.uk You can try the Chelsea chop on lots of plants including Sedums, Asters, Rudbeckias, Echinaceas and Heleniums. You could also cut back half the stems and leave the other half, thus lengthening the flowering display – have a try and see how you get on.

It is also a good idea to thin out some of the stems of plants such as delphiniums or phlox at this time of year. Take out about a quarter of the weakest ones at the base, as this will ensure the remaining stems will be stronger.

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Spice S pice u up p yyour our summer summer space space This year we were blessed with sunny Easter weather and you can be sure that over the summer months, come rain or shine, there will be more opportunities to enjoy being outdoors. It’s just as much fun to decorate your outside space as your indoor space – and it really doesn’t have to cost much to refresh your look. Here are some ideas and inspiration to get you started.

Create C reate a an no outdoor utdoor rroom oom Make your garden into a summer haven. Step one – get out your paintbrush. Painting your garden fence a more upto-date colour can make a real difference. A chic dark grey can work well and is smart and stylish.

Upcycle your garden furniture by painting it in a fresh contemporary hue – try on-trend shades of coral or mustard for a pop of colour. Don’t forget to spruce up your patio either. You can hire a patio cleaner for a small cost and you’ll be amazed by how much brighter it looks.

sheltered space for relaxing and are an attractive focal point for your garden. A friend built a summer house in the corner of her Cheltenham town garden, transforming her outside space and she uses it all year round!

Give your garden furniture a summer spruce up or invest in something new. Rattan and cane are very much on-trend, or if you are looking for a contemporary vibe go for metal or corded seating in bright colours (Ikea has some great cheap options).

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Even if you only have a small backyard or balcony you can invest in a bistro dining set – perfect for early evening drinks or an outdoor brunch. Mix and match your chairs and tables to create a vintage look.

You don’t even have to rely on paper plates and plastic cups that are bad for the environment any more. The newest outdoor dining ranges look so good you could use them indoors and no-one would know the difference.

Finishing F inishing touches touches The right lighting creates that all important magical touch. I love lots of tea lights for creating atmosphere – why not use eco-friendly LED lights to highlight a particularly striking aspect of your garden, or festoon twinkly string lights around your patio. All you need to do now is light the barbecue, sit back and look forward to summer!

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A ccashless ashless ssociety ociety Regularly we talk about ‘going paperless’ as we strive for operating efficiencies and environmental improvements. Rarely does the subject of ‘going cashless’ get the same amount of air time, but it’s happening at a similar pace.

Cash has been the way we paid for things for 2,000 years, but quietly its position as the ‘currency of choice’ has been eroded. During 2019 it is almost certain that debit cards will overtake cash as the most-frequently used way to pay our bills. Ask my kids.

Contactless C ontactless payment payment systems systems have have iincreased ncreased the the pace pace of of change change I used to think that the fact they never had any cash on them was simply a way to get Dad to foot the bill, but in fact it was clear evidence of changing times – they had no need for cash as they could simply ‘flash’ their card. Contactless payment systems have increased the pace of change.

If someone has too much cash, we’re now supposed to be suspicious of them because they may be ‘laundering’ money, rather than envious of the obvious sign of their success. I was pleasantly surprised last month when a local jeweller took ‘used notes’ from me that I’d won at the races. Should we really be concerned what High Street retailers think of us if we pay by cash?

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There is, of course, the suggestion that plastic is safer than cash; not an environmental argument, of course, but one of physical security. But you only have to read stories about online and card fraud to know that non-cash alternatives are hardly risk-free.

The banks are encouraging the move away from cash with the development of their online services and Apps for handheld devices, as well as their ongoing closure of branches, which shows no sign of abatement, and the withdrawal of ATM machines.

Will we ever become completely cashless? The Treasury doesn’t think so, as it has spent the last couple of years converting old notes to more durable versions. There are still issues with technology, such as broadband speeds in rural areas, that might hinder it becoming extinct.

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IIt’s t’s ffull-on ull-on ffor or b batsman atsman IIan an Cockbain Cockbain 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 quarter-finalist, and he’d also like to have another go at captaining the county, something he did briefly in 2015.

Cockbain, who was born in Liverpool and played 2nd XI cricket for Lancashire before joining Gloucestershire after three years with MCC Young Cricketers, has certainly had an interesting time since moving to the South West in 2011.

The 32-year-old middle-order batsman has played well over 200 games for his adopted county and has scored centuries in all three formats of the game.

Three-quarters of those matches have been in one-day

The The perfect perfect 1 10K 0K June is always a very good month.

The summer is up and running, the nights are light and the sun is shining (hopefully!).

It’s also the month when the ever-popular Cirencester Park Summer Sizzler takes place and as usual the entries are filling up fast for a race organised by Cirencester Athletics Club.

This year’s event takes place on Wednesday 12th June (7.30pm) and Cirencester AC publicity officer Liza Darroch said: “It’s a wonderful event, it gives runners the opportunity to race on a midweek summer’s evening and that doesn’t happen very often.

“Being able to run in the beautiful Cirencester Park on a summer’s evening makes this a very special event.”

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cricket and although Cockbain is a valued member of the county’s white-ball set-up, he is keen to re-establish himself in the county championship team.

“Yes, definitely,” said Cockbain, “I want to play as much red-ball cricket as I can. It’s nice to play white-ball cricket, playing in front of big crowds, but it can be frustrating to then go back to playing 2nd XI cricket.

There will also be a junior race over three kilometres which gets under way at 6.30pm.

An A nu unsung nsung h hero ero 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.

IIt’s t’s a all ll m mapped apped o out ut The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year.

“Maybe I haven’t always made enough of my opportunities but I still believe I’m good enough.”

But while his opportunities in four-day cricket have certainly reduced over the years, he has been a mainstay of the county’s one-day teams and will again be a big part of their T20 campaign, which this season gets under way against Glamorgan at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday 19th July.

“I’d love to play on finals day,” admitted Cockbain, who recently signed an extended contract with Gloucestershire until the end of 2020. “We’ve come close three times but never quite got there.”

He also enjoyed his brief spell as captain and says that it is something he would love to do again.

“Very much so,” he said. “I really, really enjoyed being captain.

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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 round 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 nous as well as stamina and running ability, and it’s easy to see why the sport is such a popular past-time.

“Our members are scattered all over Gloucestershire,” said fixtures secretary Greg Best.

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This year’s Bourton Hilly Half which includes a 10K will take place on Sunday 16th June

They’re They’re rrunning unning ffor or fun fun in in Bourton Bourton Bourton Roadrunners’ summer race takes place, appropriately enough, on Father’s Day. Appropriate because race director Tim and his wife Ellie have just become parents for the first time to their baby daughter.

As parents of any age will know, the Carters’ lives have just got a whole lot busier, but fortunately Tim has still found time to organise Bourton Roadrunners’ Bourton Hilly Half + 10K which runs on Sunday 16th June.

He has taken over as race director from Gill Carrick and that’s not the only change because the 2019 event has been switched from its traditional Saturday evening slot to a Sunday morning.

The organisers have also added in a 1 0K race, which will go off at 9am, the same time as the start of the half marathon.

So why the change?

“The club always run the Bourton 10K in February, which is extremely popular,” said Carter. “People love running around the village but for some reason the hilly half has not been so popular.

“We’re hoping to get a couple of hundred entries across both races – we’re not expecting huge numbers – and the hope is that we can build it up over the next few years.”

Carter, who is an architect, said there were plans to introduce a fun run for kids in the future but for now he is very much concentrating on this year and he’s certainly excited by some of the plans that have been introduced.

“Bourton Vale Cricket Club have very kindly let us use their cricket field for the finish,” said Carter.

“The runners will run around the perimeter of the pitch before finishing in front of the clubhouse, where we’ll be offering drinks and cake, creating a great atmosphere with everyone cheering the other participants.”

The race will start in the Steeps in the village, with the half marathon runners doing two laps of the course and the 10K runners one.

Carter, who has been a member of Bourton Roadrunners since moving to the Cotswolds three years ago, has too much on his plate to take part in either

race, but the 34-year-old is a decent runner.

He has been running competitively for 15 years and he says his favourite distance is the marathon.

“That’s the one I’m best at, it’s a good challenge,” he said, And he certainly is good at it because he’s run the London Marathon three times, recording a best time of two hours, 33 minutes a couple of years ago.

Ellie, too is a member of Bourton Roadrunners, although she obviously won’t be competing on 16th June.

So what can runners new to the event expect from this year’s Bourton Hilly Half + 10K? “It is hilly, I’m not shying away from that,” said Carter. “The Steeps is a big part of the race and will make for a lovely event.

We’ve got beautiful scenic Cotswolds towns and countryside, and we’re a very friendly running club who primarily want to make sure that everyone has a good time and a great day out.

“And because it’s the first time we’ve run the 10K at this time of year, someone will be setting a new record!”

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