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6 Whilst the pastry is cooking, make your filling. Peel, quarter and core the apples, then slice thinly lengthways. 7 In a food processor, cream together the butter and caster sugar, then gradually add the eggs one at a time, followed by the ground almonds and baking powder. 8 Put the mixture into a large bowl then stir in half the apple slices. Spread over the base of the pastry case, arrange the rest of the apple slices on top and scatter over the flaked almonds. 9 Put in the oven for 35-40 minutes, but keep an eye on it and cover with a bit of foil if it is getting too brown. Leave to cool. 10 10 Dust with icing sugar and serve with a dollop of thick cream or ice cream.

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between the old year and the new. It provides the opportunity to reflect on the twelve months that have passed with one eye on what might lie ahead. Whilst crime throughout the UK is rising, the increase in Gloucestershire has been much less than other comparable areas. This means that despite the impression you might have got from some news outlets, Gloucestershire is still one of the safest places in which to live. As the range and complexity of crimes continues to grow, the answer is further complicated by the additional social issues around mental health and lack of youth provision. With much of the Constabulary’s time now spent as first responders to the mental health crisis that is gripping our country, what you might call ‘conventional’ police work is being squeezed. And whilst the

primary task of all Police and Crime Commissioners, as laid down by the former Home Secretary who defined the role, is to reduce crime, what is apparent is that the role of the Constabulary is now more than just that. As a summary of the twelve months from April 2018-March 2019, this year’s annual report highlights the challenge of

dealing with a growing range and complexity of crimes, complicated by additional social issues around mental health and lack of youth provision. It reflects on key announcements regarding collaboration with bordering forces and Gloucestershire’s Fire and Rescue Service, budget details, award winning services and the continuing success of the Commissioner’s Fund. As Police and Crime Commissioner, I am required to produce an annual report reflecting how I have carried out my responsibilities over the past 12 months and progress in delivering the Police and Crime Plan. Since Accessibility and Accountability is one of my priorities, I am keen the report is circulated as widely as possible.

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like I needed a cry, a hug and a nap, in that order. Of course, as an adult I did none of those things, but shared my feelings with my friend, who suffers from Fibromyalgia so understood perfectly. I suddenly realised why little kids simply lose the plot – especially on birthdays, Christmas, holidays and ‘nice days out’ – and we see parents exasperated having done so much to make them happy, only to see tears and tantrums.

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We are just not built to sustain such wonder. We have a limited amount of ‘joyability’ within us before we need to calm down, and process it all. This is why they have naps, and why we adults sometimes need them too.

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A Audi udi TTS TTS Roadster Roadster – a cut cut above above the the rest? rest? Way back in 1998 when Audi launched the original TT, it was a fantastic sports car – a little ‘bubbly’ in its appearance, but a great drive nonetheless. It quickly became labelled as a ‘hairdresser’s car’. I have no idea why this is meant to be derogatory, but the reputation stuck. The next generation, launched in 2006, came with a big update on the looks front. Gone were the bubbles and in were fastback style lines that gave it a much more aggressive poise, and a decent uplift in power and performance to boot.

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In ‘Tango Red’ (where do they come up with these names?) and a black electric hood, it looked great and promised a lot more performance than its standard counterpart. I was keen to see if it delivered, especially with Audi’s Quattro system and more than 300bhp on tap from the two-litre engine. Before I get on to the performance, I should run through the looks and the interior. Put are simply, they stunning. It’s a really great looking car that, in my opinion, is ready to take its place among the best of its peers. With the big chrome grill up front, the 20 inch rims, and the driver-centric dashboard and switchgear, it’s ticking all the boxes so far… but does the performance match the promise? To advertise call 01242 510500

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help for anxiety and depression is so important. Mental health conditions such as Bipolar and Schizophrenia also have increased risk factors. Warning signs of suicide include: hopelessness, rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge, acting reckless or engaging in risky activities ( seemi ngl y with out thinking), feeling trapped like there’s no w a y o u t , i n c r e a s e d a lc o h o l o r drug use, withdrawing from friends, family and society, being anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time, and dramatic mood changes. Often people who have been very depressed and openly struggling will suddenly seem optimistic and overly happy. This is a big warning sign that they have made that decision to end their life and be free from the pain they feel themselves and what they believe they cause everyone else. There are some people who are very good at hiding any struggles and who seemingly To advertise call 01242 510500

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Join a guided walk to explore this fascinating place, situated on land with a history stretching back 6,000 years. It’s recognised for its wild flower meadows and important historic remains and boasts many species, including water voles, barn owls and otters. After the walk, enjoy refreshments in the new café. 10am-

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1122 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER JONI, SANDY & ME Veteran folk-blues singer/songwriter Sally Barker, and singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Anna Ryder are delighted to bring some of the songs of Joni Mitchell and Sandy Denny to the stage, exploring the singer/songwriter legacy that was forged in the early ‘70s. 7.30pm. £12. The Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick, GL6 6QQ. www.painswickcentre.com 12 DECEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER – 1122 D ECEMBER STROUD HARMONY SINGERS COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE CHOIR Pop, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Folk – original arrangements and compositions. New members welcome! No auditions. Private coaching available. Thursdays 7.45-9.30pm. Cashes Green Community Centre, Stroud. tessvox22@mail.com or 07425 139767. 13-14 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 13-14 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS A chance to explore Britain’s most complete Dominican Priory, owned by English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City. Most of the 13th century church remains, including a rare scissor braced roof. Guided tours last about 1 hour. No booking required. Max 15 people per session. 11am. Via

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Newent Onion Fayre, Gloucestershire’s greatest, largest and most successful one day free festival, returns for the 24th consecutive year on Saturday 14th September 2019. More than 15,000 visitors each year enjoy a street festival of food, drink , music, events, exhibitions, fun fair, activities and merriment. The Fayre is a very big draw for visitors with in excess of 150 stalls around the town, a large Food Village and three stages of live music. V i s i t t h e ‘ Fu n i o n Zone’ where kids can learn Circus Skills. The Onion Show, st a g e d in the Memorial Hal l, is a l s o u n i q u e – c l a ss exhibits can only be f ro m t h e O n i o n Family,, and there are children’s classes as well. The Onion Eating Contests for men and women attract many entries each year and take place in the afternoon on the main stage. For all information on the Fayre, and especially for entering the contests, please visit newentonionfayre.org. Alternatively, for general e n q u i r i es contact : onions@newentonionfayre.net

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B Blues lues F Festival estival returns returns to to W Wotton otton The Wotton Blues Festival has been one of the most popular events in the town for four years now. The weekend of free music sees blues bands, duos and soloists come from around the country to perform in venues in the town. Dave Draisey, chairman of the committee of volunteers that organises the festival, explains how it all came about. “I’ve been in a blues band for a number of years,” he said, “and a few of us went to the Upton Blues Festival. “That gave us the blueprint and we wanted to put on a free music festival that anyone could come along to.” Last year’s festival, says Dave, was their biggest yet, with an estimated 500 visitors flooding into the town – “if you know Wotton-Under-Edge you’ll know

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Town Hall, Under The Edge Arts, and local pubs. “The pubs pay for the bands to perform so we can keep it free and all about the music,” said Dave, a Wotton local since he was born in the town in 1950, bar a brief stint away to study. “It’s good for the community and local business. Shops and f o od o u t le t s s ta y o p en a n d do well.” Acts playing the festival this year include The Dusk Brothe r s , w h o w i ll o p e n t h e f e st i v a l on Friday 20th September, and the internationally renowned Sari Schorr, the festival’s headliner. Whilst all the shows are free, some, like Schorr, will require pre-booking due to limits on venue capacity. For more information visit www.wottonbluesfest.org Full story online.

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We all know the story. Now it’s time to relive the classic. Jon Favreau’s reimagining of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is up there as one of the best of the recent series of live action remakes we’ve seen hit the big A young Simba. screen in recent years. Picture: Walt Disney Studios Staying almost perfectly true to the original, the story of course tells of lion cub Simba’s (Donald Glover) coming-ofage, with the tragic loss of his father Mufasa (James Earl Jones), and his journey to becoming king. If not even for anything else, this film is worth seeing for how visually stunning it is. At times, you forget that the characters are animated, and it’s hard to doubt that there are talking warthogs and meerkats parading through the desert singing Hakuna Matata. Full review online.

Sofka Zinovieff ’s second novel is set in Putney and in Greece. The time frame switches from the present day to the 1970s and is set around the relationship between an up-and-coming composer, Ralph, and a young girl, Daphne. Ralph is a friend of Daphne’s parents who set very few boundaries in the upbringing of their children. Zinovieff excels at shifting the tension; what was acceptable in the 1970s is unacceptable today, but she never lets us forget that Daphne was a child and Ralph a grown up. This novel often leaves a nasty taste in one’s mouth, but it is thought provoking and the descriptions of Greece are delightful. Greece is where Daphne is finally able to come to terms with her past and move on with her life. Full review online.

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P Playwright laywright brings brings new new show show tto oS Stroud troud Caroline Summerfield has been writing, directing and producing plays for over 10 years. The daughter of the children’s author Eugenie Summerfield, Caroline has always had a keen interest in writing and performing, from a very early age. After qualifying as a solicitor, she began working in her home city of London. Despite the demanding career, Caroline still managed to find time to write plays, becoming a trustee of the New Playwrights’ Trust and winning a London playwrights’ competition. “From that point onwards I never looked back and in 2005 my West End debut play ‘Chasing Ibsen’ was produced,” she said. “I became a full time playwright in 2016.” Following her switch from courthouse to playhouse,

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Caroline moved to Gloucestershire and founded the Writers’ and Directors’ Workshop (WDW) and her own theatre company, Natura Contemporary. “I was very conscious of the need to establish a forum where writers like myself could meet professional actors and direc-

tors to workshop plays,” she explained. “I wanted a theatre company which would support talent in this region and be dedicated to producing high quality theatre in town and country locations.” The company will be returning to the Stroud Theatre Festival this month, with Caroline’s latest play, ‘Jane Austen and The Cheltonians’. The play tells the story of the author’s visit to Cheltenham in 1816. It will star Abigail Halley and Lynn Thomas, and will be at the festival on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September. Caroline added: “I am blessed with a great cast, both Abi and Lynn have transformed themselves into Regency ladies for their main roles of Jane Austen and Eloisa Fairweather.” Full story online.

New N ew local local festival festival ccomes omes tto o ttown own A brand-new festival will be coming to Stroud this month as local group, the Stroudwater Textile Trust, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Trust was established in 1999 by local people wanting to promote awareness of the woollen industry in the Stroud valleys and celebrate contemporary textiles. David Elford, chair of the Trust, explains the aims of the festival. He said: “The Wool and Water Festival is an attempt to coalesce art and heritage. It asks artists to respond in their own way to Stroud’s rich textile heritage.” The festival is set to feature workshops, concerts, exhibitions and much more, all based on the theme of Stroud’s history of textile production.

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“There are seven visual arts exhibitions,” said David, “two commissioned music concerts, two commissioned poetry anthologies, which will be the subject of public readings, and a series of events and community happenings. “The purpose is to promote the Stroud valley’s rich textile heritage and to celebrate past and present textile practice, craft, and art.”

Events will be held in various venues in Stroud and the surrounding areas, including Museum at the Park, Hawkwood College and Dunkirk Mill Museum. “The Trust operates two small museums in Nailsworth,” continued David. “Dunkirk Mill Museum has a vast waterwheel, which is used to turn historic textile machinery, and Gigg Weaving Shed where the public can see historic looms and indeed try their hand at weaving.” The Wool and Water Festival runs from Saturday 31st August to Sunday 29th September. For more information about the festival and the full programme of events, please visit www.woolandwater.org Full story online.

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Farrow and Ball shop! Check out Pinterest and Instagram, or look at the Cole and Son website for some amazing ideas. If you don’t want to be too daring, you can always start off with a small room, like a downstairs loo, or stick to one wall in your living room or bedroom. I picked up a couple of rolls of end of line (previously very expensive) teal and gold patterned wallpaper in a sale and used it for a feature wall in my dining space – I get so many compliments!

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C reate a ccosy osy a mbience Create ambience Get ready to snuggle down and embrace all the new season has to offer. Invest in some chunky knitted throws and cushions, add a rich toned rug, and fill generous log baskets with firewood. Search out jewel toned velvets to use as coverings for chairs, fill vases with sculptural branches and bright red berries, or bowls of golden autumn squashes to make a seasonal table centre.

Add Add ssome ome p personality ersonality The fashion for all things natural is set to continue. What could be cosier than sheepskin as the nights get cooler – and it’s not just for slippers. On a recent trip to the Lake District I saw some beautiful sheepskin footstools in the shape of Herdwick Lakeland sheep. My sister would dearly love one for her lakeside cottage. It’s never too early to think about Christmas presents, and what could be nicer than a special gift for the home! Page 25

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W Walking alking festival festival puts puts best best feet feet forward forward A walking enthusiast from Stonehouse is hoping that as many people as possible will join her in putting their best foot forward for an inaugural event that takes place in September. The Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September, an event that will take in 16 walks around the Stonehouse area. The festival is being coordinated by Liz Green, a keen walker who moved to Stonehouse a couple of years ago with her husband Jeff, after living in Nailsworth for the previous 20 years. “I belong to a weekly walking for health group and the leaders and I got talking about doing something that showcases all that Stonehouse and the surrounding countryside has to offer,” explained Liz. “Stonehouse lies along the Cotswold Way and the restored

Rich R ich p pickings ickings It may not be widely known but rugby is quite popular in Sweden. And it is not just the men’s game that is popular because a good number of women play rugby as well. And helping the women to improve is a Richard Whincup rugby coach from Gloucestershire, someone who is very well known around the county and who has done so much for the great game for a good number of years now. Step forward Richard Whincup, who is kicking coach for the Swedish women’s rugby team. He’s got a few other roles in

The Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September

Stroudwater canal with flat walks, scenic, rolling, open countryside and more challenging hills within a day’s walk.” So the Stonehouse Walking Festival was born and judging by the variety of walks available, the organisers have every chance of realising their ambition of making the festival an annual event. rugby as well, namely kicking coach for Worcester Warriors’ women’s team and Stow-on-theWold men’s teams, as well as being coach for Tewkesbury Tigers Under-13s, the team for whom his oldest son Tom plays.

D Dedicated edicated tto o ffootball ootball Soon-to-be 64-year-old Phil Coleman wants to continue serving the game of football for many years to come. Coleman, an assistant site manager at Stroud High School, is chairman of the Cirencester Football League. “I want to give something back to the league I played in,” he said. He’s certainly been doing that because he has been involved with the league since the 1970s when he was a player.

It really is an impressive programme with walks on every day of the 10-day festival for people of all ages and abilities. “The programme ranges from challenging walks of 10 miles, with some steep inclines resulting in lovely views, to a half hour flat walk suitable for people in wheelchairs and others with mobility problems,” said Liz. “We also wanted to offer walks ranging over weekdays and weekends to include young families and people at work, as well as walks of varying lengths, suitable for people who have mobility difficulties to seasoned walkers.” Included in the programme are walks past a weir, vineyard, viaduct and ancient woodland, hilltop views, a family fun walk, a dusk nature walk and a tree walk. Full story online.

A ttrue rue h hockey ockey m man an Mark Windsor will be digging out his sat-nav again over the next few days in readiness for the new hockey season. The league season gets under way in September and Windsor, an umpire, is sure to be in big demand in the 2019/20 season. The 57-year-old, a member of the Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Hockey Umpiring Association – or HGWHUA for short – has umpired at national league level in the past but these days operates in the Men’s West Premier Division. That still means many miles on the clock, however. “I can be umpiring in Cirencester or Cheltenham one week, or Swansea or Plymouth the next,” he said. For full verssions of alll these stories and more visitt www.thelocalanswer.co.uk

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Ambitious S Ambitious Stroud troud llooking ooking aahead head new tto on ew season season with with confidence confidence There’s plenty of optimism around Stroud Rugby Club ahead of the new season and it’s not difficult to see why. The club enjoyed a successful campaign last time out, finishing in the top four of what is a very competitive Western Counties North. It will be competitive in 2019/20 as well, of course, but Stroud chairman Roger Hughes, who is also the club’s secretary, believes the club can do even better than last season. “A lot of us feel that we can manage a division above, that’s the ambition,” said Hughes. “It’s something that both the players and the committee want.” A promotion campaign would take the club into either South West One East or South West One West and whether that happens this season or not, Hughes is confident that the club will remain in a good place. “We’re a very happy club, the players all get on,” he said. “We’ve been reasonably successful over the past couple of years and we’ve played some very good, open rugby. There’s a good feeling in the club.” These days the club run two

Stroud finished fourth in Western Counties North last season

senior teams on a Saturday afternoon – the club also have a thriving junior section – with Hughes adding: “The bigger the squad the more chance you have of success. You need more than 15 players to launch a promotion push.” When Hughes first joined Stroud in the mid-70s he was into his 30s, having played most of his rugby first at Taunton and then Streatham and Croydon. “I was a wing forward,” he said. “When I joined Stroud I played a few seasons for the Gothamites who were the club’s 3rd team and then after I stopped playing I became the club’s

membership secretary for a while.” Family and work commitments meant he slowly drifted away but it was someone very well known around Stroud Rugby Club who enticed him back. “I went to a rugby dinner and I was sat next to Russell Hillier,” laughed Hughes. “I told him I’d like to get a bit more involved with the club, I wanted to give something back to the club. “I must have had too much wine because the next thing I knew I was the club’s secretary!” It’s a position he still holds of course and he’s now into his third and final year as chairman of the club. But while he’s got only one more season in that role, there are still things he’d like to achieve. “We’re desperate for land to rent, a 10-year lease would be ideal,” he said. “We’ve only got the one pitch and we currently use a couple of school pitches on Sunday mornings for our juniors.” Anyone who can help should call Hughes on 07803 043005.

G Gloucester loucester llegend egend b backing acking stars stars o off ttoday oday The Rugby World Cup is special, very special, but if this year’s extravaganza in Japan has a downside it’s meant that the start of this season’s Premiership campaign has had to be delayed. Gloucester rugby fans have to wait until the penultimate weekend of October for the opening round of Premiership fixtures. Before that it will be the Premiership Rugby Cup that takes centre stage in September. But after Gloucester’s exploits in the Premiership last season when they finished third, the wait will surely be worthwhile

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certainly hopes so is Peter Ford, one of the club’s favourite sons. The 87-year-old is one of only two surviving life members of the club – his great friend Mickey Booth is the other – and he remains as passionate about the club today as he was when he was one of the club’s star players throughout the 50s and 60s. Ford, who is a big fan of Danny Cipriani, happily admits that last season was “much better than everyone expected” and he credits head coach Johan Ackermann as one of the main reasons for the upturn. Full story online.

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