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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.

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Delicious D elicious Dish Dish with w ith H Helen elen Kingscott Kingscott

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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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Parenting P arenting & G Guardianship uardianship with w ith R Roberta oberta S Smart mart

Embracing E mbracing vvulnerability ulnerability I was watching Brene Brown on the Netflix special ‘The Call to Courage’ recently, as she was talking about vulnerability and courage, and I was pondering the ways in which we can teach these most valuable qualities to our children.

In the seminar, Brene asks ‘’Who here was raised to be brave, courageous?’’ and the whole audience raise their hands; evidently everyone wants their kids to grow up with a willingness to try new things and live a full life.

But when she asked “Who here grew up believing that ‘vulnerability’ meant ‘weakness’?” the very same people raised their hands and this was somehow shocking for everyone to realise.

IIn no order rder to to be be b brave, rave, you you need n eed tto o be be v vulnerable ulnerable Brene asserts that vulnerability and courage are bedfellows on the scale of ‘how to be human’ and that we cannot have one without the other. In order to be brave, you need to be vulnerable; in order to turn up with courage you must be willing to fail, and actually welcome failure as a vital part of any process.

So as we raise our children, are we able to support them going forward? Can we present them with a willingness to try and fail, to have a go and take part, and actually mean it?

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almost subliminal message that we must, at all costs avoid failure, getting hurt, being humiliated, and never allow others to ‘disrespect us’!

The thing is, if we are sharing a constant message of ‘don’t put your head above the parapet – it might get shot at’, as we see all too often across social media, young people will struggle to embrace their own vulnerability and honour their potential.

Many Many young young people people llive ive in in fear fear of of humiliation humiliation Thus, so many young people grow up thinking being humiliated is the most painful thing they can possibly experience, and they live in constant fear of it – creating a culture of violence and even death amongst young people at an ever higher level.

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We must We must be be as as willing willing to to ffail ail a ass we we are are tto o succeed succeed The only way we can break this cycle is to embrace our own vulnerability and be open and honest about managing our own courage in situations where we may face failure or humiliation. When we enter a relationship, reach out or dare to try something new, we must be as willing to fail as we are to succeed.

To do this we need to love ourselves unconditionally, not because we are beautiful or strong, or wealthy or accomplished, but simply because we are!

By practicing self love, and honouring ourselves no matter how we turn up in life, we will soon see a generation who dare greatly and live with courage, passion and empathy. And that can’t be a bad thing, can it?

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Medical M edical H Health ealth with w ith H Holly olly H Hannigan annigan

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.

It is recommended that a child should be taken to the dentist when their first tooth has cut through or when they are one (whichever comes first). This is because baby (milk) teeth are essential for speech, the structure of the face and holding space for the adult teeth to erupt into. If there is decay it can lead to infection, discomfort and could potentially damage the permanent teeth below.

Children who have toothache or who need treatment may have pain, infections and difficulties with eating, sleeping and socialising. They may have to be absent from school and parents may also have to take time off work to take their

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children to a dentist or to hospital.

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.

Another big problem is that over half of UK parents stop helping their children brush their teeth too early and do not monitor their brushing habits. A quarter of five-year olds have tooth decay with an average of 3-4 teeth affected, which is unacceptable. In order to stop

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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.

• Always check the fluoride levels in the toothpaste you buy your child and get one that is age appropriate.

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Holidays H olidays & T Travel ravel with w ith A All H Hidden idden

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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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 conservation initiatives.

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20 JUNE 20 JUNE A TASTE OF ROYAL 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. £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. 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.

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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 more! See the hot air balloon glow on Saturday night followed by fantastic fireworks displays. There is a giant funfair, local traders, delicious food and more to keep visitors entertained!

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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.

“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,” said Sarah.

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

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

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 have also performed at Thornbury Castle who have recently opened up for more productions, it’s a stunning place.”

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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.

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The group’s latest tour sees them return to both Kingshill House and Thornbury Castle, as well as The Garden at Miserden and the Stroud Shakespeare Festival, to perform ‘The Comedy of Errors’.

“Rehearsals have been going really well, it’s such a funny show,” said Sarah. “It’s as close as Shakespeare got to Panto.”

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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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R Rodborough odborough opens opens its its gardens gardens The Stroud countryside is famous for its idyllic villages and cottages, with stunning views and beautiful gardens.

And in Rodborough, a biennial event organised by local people allows visitors to explore the gardens and see works by local artists.

“It’s a community event,” said Joanne Eroglu-Prenter, one of the committee members involved in the organising of the day.

“We have 11 households around Church Place opening their gardens, and we’ve invited 14 local artists to exhibit their work.

“There’s art in all types of mediums; clay, wood, iron, willow and more.”

The Hidden Gardens and Sculptures of Rodborough (HGS) will also see visitors being able to explore the grounds of the Saxon-era Rodborough Parish

HGS showcases both art and gardens

Church, and also the secret garden at Rodborough Court.

The event is supported by Arts Council England Lottery Fund, Rodborough Parish Council, Stroud Festivals and Waitrose Green Tokens, meaning that proceeds collected are able to go towards local good causes.

Joanne continued: “This year we’re supporting Mothers In

Mind, who help women with their post-natal mental health.

Also Stroud Valleys Project, who are focused on improving the local environment.

“We’ll also be contributing to the church restoration fund and the local school which is being restored as a community hall.”

The HGS also gives local schoolchildren the chance to work with artists, as Joanne explains.

“Children from the local primary school will have the chance to visit the common and learn about endangered butterflies.

“They’ll then be creating their own sculpture by re-using materials to also learn about recycling.”

The Hidden Gardens and Sculptures of Rodborough takes place on Sunday 9th June.

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T The he unique unique group group celebrating celebrating vinyl vinyl Despite the fact that the modern music industry is dominated by downloads and streaming, vinyl records have experienced something of a resurgence in recent years.

With more and more artists releasing albums in the classic way, music fans of all ages are turning to record players and decks rather than phones and computers.

And one Gloucestershire group has be come a haven for vinyl lovers in the area to get together and share their music.

Founded by Darren Norris and Neil Wilson, the Stroud and Gloucester Vinyl Connection (SGVC) hold regular events where music fans of all ages and backgrounds can meet

The Stroud and Gloucester Vinyl Connection at a recent get-together

likeminded people and bond over the shared passion of vinyl.

“Me and Neil set up the Stroud and Gloucester Vinyl Connection seven years ago, just for the fun of it,” said Darren.

“It developed into a proper

social club and we now do regular events, one month in Gloucester and the next month in Stroud.”

The SGVC events revolve around a set of decks, and an open invitation for anyone to bring along their records and play whatever music they like.

Darren continued: “We have open decks, you’ve just got to put your name on the board and anyone can have a chance to play their music.

“We have all sorts of genres playing, whether you’ve got a bag of rock ‘n’ roll or a bag of house, it’s fine by us. It’s a really good vibe.”

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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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Invest in some new cushions to add some sizzle. Look for bright botanical prints in weather resistant fabrics, paired with big green plants in metal planters for an Aussie tropical vibe. Alternatively, go for stripes in soft shades of blue or sand for a beachier look.

Finish off with floor cushions in a contemporary geometric print or an outdoor rug (big

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this season) made from an ecofriendly material such as recycled plastic bottles.

Dining D ining a alfresco lfresco Nothing says lazy summer days better than alfresco dining.

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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Recycling Recycling in in the the garden garden – novel planting novel ideas ideas for for p lanting As soon as Spring started here, as we do every year, we began planting seeds. We tend to plant vegetables, herbs and salad, which really helps us to cut down on the plastic packaging we are usually inundated with from the supermarket.

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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Coffee C offee grounds grounds a act ct as as a brilliant brilliant fertiliser fertiliser For coffee lovers with machines that produce grounds, another brilliant idea is mixing the grounds into the compost, as they are full of nitrates and act as a brilliant fertiliser.

And finally, what about all these bags that compost comes in? Well, if you open them carefully and then poke some holes in the bottom when they are empty, you can use them to grow potatoes.

Re-use R e-use tthen hen recycle recycle So not only are you not adding to your waste by not buying new plastic pots or your fruit and vegetables in containers, you are re-using any that you do have, and once they are done with, you can either put them away for next year or recycle them as usual.

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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, joined Gloucestershire in 2011 and 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 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 Cock-

bain, “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.

“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

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It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club.

He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons.

He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and Richard Brock admits some say it should be lower! – but first and foremost he plays the game for fun.

“I take every round as a bonus,” said Brock, who is in his late 50s.

“I’m thankful that I’m in the fresh air and that I’m with people with whom I can enjoy going for a walk!”

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.

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The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year.

The club will be enjoying their 50th anniversary and it promises

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.”

Cockbain also enjoyed his brief spell as captain – it was cut short by injury – and says that it is something he would love to do again.

“Very much so,” he said. “I really, really enjoyed being captain. When I was younger I was always captain of the teams growing up and I loved doing it.”

He loves playing cricket as well and has played abroad in 12 of the past 14 winters.

Full story online. 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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Mark Peer enjoyed playing tennis so much that he decided to form a club.

That was in April 1989 and 30 years on Nailsworth Tennis Club are still going strong.

And so is Mark, who although now in his early 60s, remains devoted to the club he set up and is currently chairman, men’s club captain and the health and safety officer.

In fact he’s been chairman since the very first day, a role he very much enj oys even th ough he admits he has “tried to offload it a couple of times”.

The club really are a success story because they have 80-plus senior members and close to 50 junior members who play on three floodlit, hard courts.

They play to a decent level, too, with teams competing in the Gloucestershire summer and winter leagues. They also have a strong social set-up as well.

So how did the club come about?

“I used to play a lot of tennis but there was nowhere to play in Nailsworth where I lived,” explained Mark, who these days lives in Minchinhampton.

“Nailsworth is a town of over 5,000 people and I thought it could sustain a tennis club.”

He was right, of course, but a

lot of hard work is required in order to make something like that happen.

“I identified a piece of wasteland behind the old boys’ club in Bath Road,” continued Mark.

“There used to be a bowling green there.

“I approached the committee of the boys’ club with a view to setting up a tennis club and it all went from there.”

It certainly did, although the hard work was only just starting for Mark even though he had support from the LTA as well as a good number of other organisations including the Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association.

Mark, along with two others, also put in £500 of his own money to help get things up and running and while it was very hard work at the time it has certainly proved worthwhile.

Originally there were just the two courts but such has been the club’s success that they were able to expand.

“Yes, I am very proud, it’s an incredible achievement, ” said Mark. “The thing I’m most proud about is its sustainability.

When we first started we didn’t know how it would take off.

“We have a very friendly, competitive club but we cater for people of all standards.

“We’ve got a very, very good committee of seven and you are only as good as your committee.”

And they clearly are very good if the competitive side is anything to go by because the ladies’ flagship team compete in Division One of the Gloucestershire Summer League – their B team play in Division Two – and the men’s A team play in Division Two. Mark still plays in the A team and he said: “Our teams do really well, especially when you consider the size of some of the clubs we play against.”

Indeed they do – the men’s team even won the Premier Division title a few years ago – and clearly the club will be clocking up the wins this season and for many seasons to come.

Mark, who plays tennis three times a week, will remain a big part of that, of course.

“I can play to a pretty good standard,” he said modestly, having originally learned to play the game at Sir William Romney’s School in Tetbury.

He also played at Stroud and Cirencester, which he enjoyed, but after all he’s done for Nailsworth Tennis Club, it’s most definitely the place he calls home!

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