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As we say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn, we have plenty of editorials to get you into the cosy spirit. We’ve got seasonal gardening tips, a warming autumn pie recipe, and tips to make your home more efficient during the colder months. Be sure to check these out when reading this month’s issue.

Gloucester Day on 7th September was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who had a go on our Tombola – you helped us to raise over £400 for our Charity of the Year, Cobalt!

We have some very exciting news this month with the launch of our brand new Online Business Directory! See inside for more details.

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As a coach, I find myself torn between celebrating the fact that I see people out running, and not stopping people to correct their poor or dangerous technique. Running is a skill and the more efficiently you perform it, the better your fitness outcomes, as well as reduced risk of injury.

In the interests of not embarrassing myself, I would rather share some tips, particularly to beginners and recreational runners, to help make your running more enjoyable and biomechanically efficient (i.e. reducing the risk of injury), while helping you get fitter and lose weight faster.

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up on or take some lessons in running technique to minimise injury risk, which at the same time will also improve running performance and help you reach your associated fitness goals (weight loss, Charity Run, etc.)

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You can run for time or to cover a certain distance. For example, 20 minutes of running 3-4 times a week is a good start. Or perhaps you can aim to run 1km without stopping, then 2km and so on.

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and maintain a comfortable pace and build up speed, distance or time gradually, with the aim of achieving your target time or distance without stopping. Along with a good warm-up routine and efficient technique, this will help you reduce injury risk and allow you to make progress.

U Up p tthe he iintensity ntensity Running buddies are a great source of support and accountability, but remember, everyone’s fitness journey is different. As you become more experienced and comfortable with running, it is important that you up the intensity. This may mean you end up outrunning your training partner and you have to go it alone.

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A Autumn utumn fashion fashion fix fix Now is the season for cosy, autumnal dressing. The new shades hitting the shops resemble lovely falling leaves, and if you are a fan of rich rusts, warm greens and khakis, you will love what the high street has on offer this season.

Russet Russet sshades hades In all their glory, deep rusts, browns, khaki and camel shades can be seen in wrap dresses, coats and jumpers, as well as shoes and boots. If you are not a big fan of ‘rust’ colours, simply tone it down by adding a hint of brown, orange or red and just accessorising with a handbag or scarf. This will bring any outfit up to date.

As always, tartan will also be popular during the autumn/ winter season. Try pairing a tartan skirt with tights and boots, or how about a tartan scarf for the men when the temperature starts to drop? You can never go too far wrong with any shade of tartan, so have fun experimenting!

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You can pair these with a lovely cosy jumper as we head into the cooler months of winter. I believe it is better to spend that little bit extra on good quality, staple pieces, which can instantly update any wardrobe.

Jeans Jeans Talking of staples, jeans have never gone out of fashion and dare I say never will. Yes the style may change slightly, but a great jean is always in fashion.

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The more we purchase fashionable comfort styles, the more they will design. A great thing in my book!

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B Breast reast C Cancer ancer Awareness Awareness Every year, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a worldwide campaign to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and research.

As a woman I am very aware of breast cancer and the importance of checking my breasts for any unusual lumps or bumps. Yet men are also at risk of this form of cancer and this is often overlooked.

Breast cancer is often divided into two categories: • Non-invasive breast cancer (carcinoma in situ) – found in the ducts of the breast (ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS) and hasn’t developed the ability to spread outside the breast.

It is usually found during a mammogram and rarely shows as a breast lump.

• Invasive breast cancer – usually develops in the cells that line the breast ducts (invasive ductal breast cancer) and is the most common type of breast cancer. It can spread outside the breast, although this doesn’t necessarily mean it has spread.

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GP. Getting into a habit such as checking them before bed or in the shower will help.

Symptoms to look out for are: • A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit.

You might feel the lump, but not see it.

• Changes in the size or shape of the breast.

• A change in skin texture – i.e. puckering or dimpling of the skin.

• A change in the colour of the breast – the breast may look red or inflamed.

• Rash, crusting or changes to the nipple.

• Any unusual discharge from either nipple.

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A GP will examine your breasts and they may refer you to a specialist breast cancer clinic for further tests. Mammographic screening, where X-ray images of the breast are taken, is the most commonly available method of detecting an early breast lesion. Biopsies are another commonly used method of detecting this type of cancer.

As the risk of breast cancer increases with age, all women who are 50 to 70 years old are invited for breast cancer screening every three years.

Other increased risk factors are: • A family history of breast cancer • A previous diagnosis of breast cancer • A previous benign breast lump • Being tall, overweight or obese • Drinking alcohol Being aware of the symptoms, risk factors and regular checking is the best form of prevention.

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Every school should be welcoming and inclusive to all children, but some schools find it hard to support children with SEN due to lack of knowledge and understanding, not enough trained staff, or inadequate funding.

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Time Time to to change? change?

No matter what the time of year, we all find ourselves facing moments of realisation in our lives. That moment when it hits you: something has to change.

Maybe it’s seeing a picture of yourself on holiday and feeling unhappy with your appearance, so deciding to change your look, hair or maybe take up a fitness regime.

Perhaps you smoke or drink and a casual distraction has grown into a rather major habit, leaving you feeling dissatisfied.

Maybe you are at the end of your tether with the behaviour of others in the family (not always the kids, it could be a spouse, sibling or even a parent) and you have had enough!

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Mind M ind map map Use a mind map to note down the areas of your life and how you feel about them. Draw a circle with you in the middle, then concentric circles outward for body, home, family, work, social life, health, wealth, spirituality, fun, etc.

Then colour code the circles red for ‘urgent attention needed’, orange for ‘pay attention’ and green for ‘go – all good’.

The key to effective change is this: accept where you are right now, commit to change in order to feel better, and then take action and move forward step by step.

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1,382 GO MISSING IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE The hidden challenge to fighting crime 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.

Whilst crime throughout the UK is rising, the increase in Gloucestershire has been much less than other comparable areas.

Gloucestershire is still one of the safest places in which to live, the question is, can we keep it that way?

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 health crisis that is gripping ou what you might call ‘convent police work is being squeezed Records show that from January to May this year, the were 1,382 Missing ‘episo recorded by the constabular of those were linked to health; 269 related to child mental health problems. Inde our missing individuals are ch 43% of those cases, menta factor.

Research also suggests tha child goes missing 18 tim compounded by the fact tha recorded are between the hours of 6pm-7am.This may be as a result of other statutory services being unavailable but if the Constabulary is now the agency of first resort as well as last, the time it has to spend on burglary, assault, anti-social behaviour, vehicle and other crimes is bound to be reduced.

Of course, it could be the increase is due to more accurate recording and the partnership work underway to ensure ‘missing’ is reported at the right time. Certainly, there has been significant collaboration with multi-

y care plans for those who are ntly missing or are in crisis. ithstanding the impact on families nds, it is an immense strain on police s. Callous as it sounds to evaluate a roblem in terms of hard cash, in the f a Constabulary under considerable pressure it is not unreasonable. Set an expanding workload, it is mand is kept to a level that the police can deaal with. Otherwise, when do they find the time to tackle crime which the public quite reasonably expects?

Finding answers to the causes and consequences around mental health requires a multi-agency approach.

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Spiders spin their webs our gardens all year round.

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They usually prefer to live indoors in places such as sheds and outhouses. These widows will often hide away in a hole by their web during the day and only come out at night, usually staying close to their web.

The females are considerably bigger than the males and live up to three years, whereas the males often live for only one.

False widows don’t move particularly fast; neither are they aggressive unless threatened. If a false widow bit you, it is similar to that of a wasp sting. This will usually result in pain and stinging but will tend to subside after a while.

They are generally nothing to worry about, and it is advised to wash the area with soap and water and apply antiseptic cream. In rare cases, they can result in an allergic reaction or bacterial infection, which can happen with any bite. When in doubt, seek medical attention.

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Despite concerns about environmental issues and touristic pressures, Venice’s appeal continues unabated with over 25 million visitors annually.

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Whether on foot or by vaporetto water bus, you must sample the obligatory sights.

Please venture ‘off-piste’ too, because getting lost in Venice is a traveller’s joy.

Savour espresso overlooking the traditional Squero di San Trovaso gondola boatyard. Or seek out adorable Paso de Chiodo footbridge in Cannaregio.

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Whether you stay near Piazza San Marco or venture further afield around Venice’s lagoon to glass-making Murano or Chioggia’s ‘Little Venice’, when is the best time to visit? The consensus seems to be late spring or early autumn – with November an atmospheric alternative if the smallest crowds are your priority.

So pack Laura Morelli’s (fictional) ‘The Gondola Maker’ or Barry Frangipane’s (factual) ‘The Venice Experiment’ and explore the locations of movies as diverse as Nicolas Roeg’s haunting ‘Don’t Look Now’, ‘Death in Venice’ or ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ as you discover ‘La Serenissima’ for yourself.

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Risk factors associated with a pet’s lifespan are of great interest to vets and pet owners alike.

Anything we can do to give them a long, healthy and happy life is of great importance.

A recent study in America looked at over two million pet dogs and found that mixed breed dogs lived significantly longer than pure breeds; increasing body size was associated with a reduced lifespan; neutering had a positive impact on prolonging lifespans in both male and female dogs; and regular dental scaling was associated with an increased lifespan.

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A 2015 study of Labradors that lived to a very old age determined that maintenance of lean body weight was a key factor of longer lifespan in this group of geriatric dogs.

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Neutering should be considered, especially for female dogs. As they get older, regular check ups become more important, both to detect problems at an early stage but also to keep an eye on dental disease and weight.

Choosing the right breed or cross-breed might be one of the most important decisions you make. Next time you are considering a puppy or kitten, why not give your local vet clinic a ring and ask about what health problems you should be aware of and whether the breed you like is one that your local vet or vet nurse would choose!

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IIngrid ngrid H Harris arris iis s ttargeting argeting 2 200 00 m marathons arathons Ingrid Harris is a pretty impressive lady and a pretty impressive runner too.

The 56-year-old mum-of four – her two youngest still live with her at her home in Hatherley – has plenty on her plate and it’s a wonder she manages to find time to do any running at all.

“I’m working part-time as a domestic cleaner and I’m doing two days at a school as a volunteer teaching assistant while doing my Level 3 at college, it’s a busy life,” she said.

She’s also a distributor for The Local Answer – she’ll enjoy delivering the October edition! – so it’s clear she has little or no spare time at all.

When she does have a bit of down time she likes to run and she’s been a member of Cheltenham-based club Almost Athletes for the past 18 years or so.

“I joined them just after my second child was born,” she said. “I used to run before but

In In for for the the llong ong h haul aul Woodmancote United are relative new boys to the Cheltenham Football League – they have just started their third season – but all the signs are that they will be permanent fixtures for many years to come.

That is certainly the wish of their impressive chairman Morgan West, who also founded the club.

The 33-year-old is a solicitor based in Cheltenham and obviously knows all about the right way and wrong way of doing things, and it’s abundantly clear that his club has been set up in the right way.

Both on and off the field standards have been set, so much so that on two occasions the Division Four side have said no to being promoted as a result of a league restructure.

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only on my own and I stopped when I became a mum for the first time. I joined the club for the company.”

And it’s a decision she’s certainly never regretted as she proudly says: “I also belong to the 100 marathons club.”

That only tells half the story, however, because she has run well over 150 marathons – it was 158 at the time of writing – and her target is to run 200 mara“We want to be promoted on merit,” said West.

Ready Ready ffor or tthe he o off ff The wait is almost over for racegoers as they look forward to what is sure to be another outstanding season at the home of National Hunt racing.

The 2019/20 campaign at Cheltenham Racecourse gets under way with the excellent two-day Showcase meeting on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October.

It’s the start of 16 days of racing at Prestbury Park spread over six months with the highlight, as always, being the Cheltenham Festival which this season runs from 10th-13th March.

That’s still a long way off of course and before that all eyes will be on The Showcase, which sees seven races running from 2pm until 5pm on both days.

thons. “I’ll run anything from 10K to a marathon,” said Ingrid.

“I’ve mostly run marathons, I like the longer distance, although I need to run the shorter distances to keep up my speed. ”I have done five London Marathons, all good for age, and just secured a good for age place for 2020.”

She’s happy running road marathons and trail marathons – she’s also run marathons in Malta and Poland – but admits that she prefers trail marathons.

“These days they take me over four hours,” she said.

“They’re a challenge, they’re much harder than road marathons. At my age I’m aiming for 3.40 to 3.50 on the road.”

Her best marathon time was at Stratford a few years ago when she completed in three hours, 25 minutes, which is a very respectable time in anyone’s book.

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A sspecial pecial y year ear Regular readers of The Local Answer online will know that Chosen Hill Rugby Club are targeting promotion for all three of their teams this season.

That would be some achievement of course – not may clubs are able to run three teams these days – and they’ll know for sure come the end of April whether they’ve realised their goals.

But whatever the outcome there will still be plenty for the club to look forward to postApril as they celebrate their 50th anniversary..

“We’ve got a ball planned on 13th June,” said chairman Dan Yeates. “It will be in a marquee at the club and we’re expecting about 200 people to attend.”

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C Craig raig Maxwell-Keys Maxwell-Keys iis s llooking ooking for ward to to Premiership Premiership sseason eason forward Top rugby referee Craig MaxwellKeys enjoyed a bit of extra downtime in the summer just gone.

The much later than usual start to the Premiership season due to the ongoing Rugby World Cup in Japan meant he was able to chill for a few weeks longer than would normally be the case.

“Last season was wrapped up at the start of June and we weren’t fitness tested until the beginning of August,” MaxwellKeys said.

And it’s fair to say that the 29year-old made the most of his extended break, whether spending time at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival, holidaying in the Balkans or taking time out to go to a friend’s wedding in Toulouse.

Mind you, that additional time off will soon be forgotten once the top-level domestic season gets under way, with the opening round of Premiership matches taking place on the penultimate weekend of October.

That’s because, whichever way you look at it, the professional rugby season is going to be pretty much full on from then until the end of June, with very few spare weekends.

“Once we start, it’s going to be very interesting,” admitted Maxwell-Keys. “It’s four weeks of Premiership, then two weeks of Europe, another round of Premiership and then two more weeks of Europe.

“Then we’re into the Christmas and new year programme. We’ll be able to get a break in February when the Premiership Cup games are played. It will be quite a challenge.”

But while there will undoubtedly be some tough moments for everyone concerned, don’t for one moment think that Maxwell-Keys is unhappy with his lot.

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Far from it because MaxwellKeys, who has been a very keen spectator as the World Cup unfolds in East Asia, can’t wait for the Premiership action to begin.

He kept his hand in by refereeing the odd game – he took charge of Lichfield versus Worcester Ladies as part of Worcester’s preparation for the Tyrrells Premiership – and admits that he enjoyed the opportunity.

“It was quite refreshing because there was no TMO,” said Maxwell-Keys, who lives in Cheltenham. “It was great to go back to grassroots, I had to referee the game on gut instinct.”

The use of TMOs in rugby has been established for a number of years now – and is welcomed by the vast majority of people within the game – but the recent introduction of VAR into football has highlighted the growing influence that video refs are having on key decisions in all sport these days.

It’s the same with cricket and tennis, although the difference with those two sports is referrals are player-led and there are restrictions on how many reviews they can use.

That can bring with it further problems, of course, with England’s Ben Stokes seemingly erroneously given not out LBW in that never-to-be-forgotten innings at Headingley in the summer, and Australia powerless to do anything about it because they had used up all their reviews.

That in turn threw up the question as to whether all decisions should be reviewed because surely the aim of the game, in this case cricket, is to get all decisions correct.

Maxwell-Keys is not so sure when it comes to cricket and tennis because, as he quite rightly points out, if there is no limit on player-led reviews, they could be made after every ball or rally.

For his part, he’s more than happy that in top-level rugby the reviews are referee-led.

But how does he feel if an onfield decision that he has made is overturned by the TMO? “It doesn’t knock my confidence because we are all part of a team,” he said.

“First and foremost you make what you think is the correct decision but the TMO is a big part of the team and he is there to save us if we have got it wrong.

“The TMO is just doing his job.

It’s impossible for referees to get every decision correct. You can’t see everything because there are 30 players and only three officials, and a lot of our work is about how we brief the TMOs when we need their support.”

The TMOs have already played a big part in the current World Cup, of course, and will continue to do so over the coming weeks.

Maxwell-Keys has yet to be involved in a World Cup but it’s something he wants very much going forward.

“One hundred per cent,” he said.

“Four years down the line I want to be involved in France.”

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years both my wife and I owned an Alfa of our own. As I said, you can’t be a petrol head until you’ve owned an Alfa and loved it anyway.

My wife’s 147 was a dream. It rarely missed a beat. It remained at its best for years and brought my son home from hospital after his birth – in the snow – and I felt safe (still hands down the most harrowing drive of my life, by the way).

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They may not be reliable, they may not always make sense, but give Alfa a chance and you will, as I have, fall in love.

Giving it back though, I felt... nothing. I like the car but it’s missing something compared to the Alfas of old. It was missing a soul. Luckily, they make a Quadrifoglio version, with a 2.9 litre bi-turbo V6. Now that may spark some feelings.

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A showcase of recent work by nationally and internationally exhibiting artists, including accomplished and established printmakers. Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 1 OCTOBER OCTOBER AUCTION OF PROMISES, BIDDING OPENS As part of Cobalt’s charitable partnership with local auctioneers Chorley’s, we are running an amazing auction of promises in October with some very special prizes. Bidding for the prizes opens on October 1st. cobalthealth.co.uk/auction-of-promises

2 OCTOBER OCTOBER THE PANTALOONS: OTHELLO It’s stormy outside. In here, tensions are simmering. As a touring swing band gather for their next performance, malevolent trickster Iago begins to sow the seeds of mistrust. The criticallyacclaimed Pantaloons relocate Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of jealousy and deception to a jazz-age setting, with live music, intense drama and more than a hint of their inimitable brand of theatrical mischief. 7.30pm. £15 (£13). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 5 OCTOBER OCTOBER HOLST BIRTHDAY CONCERT We are delighted to welcome back the superb Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra (conductor Timothy Carey), who will be joined by solo viola player Ana Teresa Alves. 7.30pm. £16. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham, GL50 1SP. www.holstmuseum.org.uk 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER DEVIL’S AQUATHLON AT SANDFORD PARK’S LIDO A 400m or 2K swim at the Lido then a 10K run up to the Devil’s Chimney on Leckhampton Hill and back. 8-11am.

For more information or to sign up go to www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk/ events/2019-10-06-the-devils-aquathlon Managed in partnership with Sandford Lido Ltd and Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund.

88-12 -12 OCTOBER OCTOBER MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE Set in 1980s London, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of Omar,

who tranforms his uncle’s laundrette into a thriving business. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, GL50 1HQ. Full details at everymantheatre.org.uk 9 OCTOBER OCTOBER UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT AT MUSE BRASSERIE CHELTENHAM Unbreakable Spirit: How I Faced Adversity & Won & How You Can Too, by award winning author Susie Mackie.

Tickets £38, including 2 course meal, glass of wine on arrival and coffee. 68.30pm at Muse Brasserie. For more information and to reserve a ticket contact dine@musebrasserie.com OBJECT TALK: THE WINCHCOMBE HOARD Assistant curator Benedict Sayers will be talking about buried treasure: the Winchcombe hoard of 251 silver coins dating to the 16th and 17th centuries which were discovered just over 20 years ago. Each talk lasts about half an hour, and then there will be a chance to ask questions. 1pm. £5/£3 concessions. The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT artgallery@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk 11 11 OCTOBER OCTOBER COBALT’S AUCTION OF PROMISES AT CHORLEY’S As part of Cobalt’s charitable partnership with local auctioneers Chorley’s, we are running an amazing auction of promises with some very special prizes. 11am. Prinknash Abbey Park. Open to the public so please do come along to the charity auction event. Fantastic lots and loads of fun! cobalthealth.co.uk/auction-of-promises

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11-19 OCTOBER OUR HOUSE The Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society return to the stage with their version of the musical based on songs by ska band Madness. Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG. Full details at cheltplayhouse.org.uk 12-13 OCTOBER DOG SWIM Now in its 3rd year, our annual Dog Swim event returns. This is at the end of our season and following all human swimming sessions. 10am-2pm. £10 (includes 1 dog and 2 human entries) additional spectators £3. Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road GL53 7PU. www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk 12 & 26 OCTOBER OWL EVENING See wild owls flying through the night sky, walk through owl wood, have your photo taken holding them and learn all about these fascinating birds. 6.30-9pm. £45pp. 20 people maximum on each course. Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 9AB. www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk 18 OCTOBER STEVE PARRISH M.A.D TOUR – THE PARRISH TIMES Steve will be sharing the uncut version on his hilarious autobiography “The

Parrish Times”. The audience can join Steve as he tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is. 7.30pm. £20.

The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 19-20 OCTOBER CIRENCESTER AUTUMN FESTIVAL The festival returns for a second year with local food, beer and cider on offer as well as music and other entertainment and activities. Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. The Market Place, GL7 2NZ Cirencester. cirencester.gov.uk/markets COTSWOLDS FOOD AND DRINK FAYRE Our ever-popular Cotswolds Food and Drink Fayre will again be held in the Toddington station car park and at Winchcombe station. There will be keenly priced and well-packaged gifts from the Fayre that will make ideal Christmas presents. See website for more details. 10am-4pm each day.

Free entry to the Fayre. www.gwsr.com 25 OCTOBER THE WESTENDERS The WestEnders are proud to present their popular show ‘The World’s Greatest Musicals’. Hear all of your favourites from iconic shows – Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma

Mia, Chicago, Cats, Blood Brothers and, of course, Les Miserables. 7.30pm. £20 (£18). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 25 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN LAND Cotswold Farm Park will have their Halloween area open for the Half Term with spooky activities and the chance to pick and decorate your own pumpkin. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 26 OCTOBER PITTVILLE BREAST CANCER CHARITY BALL In aid of Cobalt and Focus. An evening of dinner, dancing, live auction and fun at Pittville Pump Room. This event is organised by volunteer Sarah Cook.

For further information email pittvillebcball@gmail.com or buy tickets online www.bookwhen.com/ pittvillebreastcancerball COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF COBALT From 10.30am. All welcome. If you have any cakes, books, tombola or raffle donations, please call Cobalt on 01242 535920. Coffee morning to be held at Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade, Cheltenham, GL53 7PJ (off Bath Road). All proceeds to Cobalt’s Breast Cancer Research Nurses Fund.

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26 OCTOBER GENESIS LEGACY An outstanding touring show paying respects to the musical careers of Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford’s “Mike and the Mechanics”, Steve Hackett and the band that brought them all together, Genesis. This two hour explosive show focuses on their biggest commercial hits including ‘Over my Shoulder’, ‘One more night’, ‘Games without Frontiers’ and ‘Invisible Touch’. 7.30pm. £18.50. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 26 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER ENCHANTED SUDELEY Follow a magical trail around the grounds of Sudeley Castle this Halloween and discover characters and scenes from the stories of the Brothers Grimm. Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. Full details at www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 26-27 OCTOBER MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION Layouts, refreshments, children drive yourself Thomas. Raising funds for Pied Piper at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. St. Margaret’s Hall, Coniston Road, off Windermere Road, Hatherley, Cheltenham GL51 3NU. 10am-5pm. Full details at www.cheltmodrail.org.uk HALLOWEEN STEAM AND SCREAM Pick up the Spooky Special train at Broadway, Toddington or Cheltenham Racecourse station and travel to Winchcombe for plenty of Halloween activities including a Best Costume competition. Full details at gwsr.com ANNUAL GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR Local artists and craftspeople will be showcasing a variety of crafts, from woodwork and ceramics to glassware and photography, to raise funds for the Nature In Art Trust. 10am-5pm.

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Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend to the plant after his accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant. 7pm. £9 (£8). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 1-2 NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM REAL ALE FESTIVAL Hosted by the Cheltenham branch of the Campaign For Real Ale, sample a range of ales, ciders and perries including a wide selection of vegan beers. 4-11pm. Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP. cheltenhamcamra.org.uk 3 NOVEMBER CIRENCESTER VEGAN FAIR Celebrating all things plant-based, the fair will have on offer the best vegan food and products from the Cotswolds and beyond, including artisan crafts, ethical beauty and clothing brands, and talks and workshops. 10am-3pm. £2 entry includes all talks. Under 14s free. Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester GL7 1JT. veganfairs.co.uk 9 NOVEMBER BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY – BURLEY LAKES FIREWORKS NIGHT Disco roadshow, pig roast, small fun fair with new rides, burgers, chips and licensed bar at Burley Fields Lakes, Leckhampton Lane, Cheltenham.

Gates open and bonfire lit at 5.30pm.

Kids Show at 7pm and Grand Finale at 8.30pm. Last admission 8.15pm. Adults and children £5 in advance, £7 on the night. Tickets on sale at Burley Fields Lakes Farm Shop, Sardar’s Cafe (Warden Hill) and Bargain Booze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831 734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242 861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks or sparklers to be brought in.

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David Crown conducts Cheltenham Bach Choir, the vOx Chamber Choir and the Regency Sinfonia, plus superb soloists Joshua Ellicott, Catherine Carby and Gary Griffiths for Elgar’s finest choral work. 7.30pm. Tickets £25, £20, £15, £10 & £8 (students) – see www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 9-16 9-16 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER ANNUAL CHARLTON KINGS TOY SALE IN AID OF ACORN CHILDREN’S HOSPICE Lots of preloved toys, games, etc. on sale everyday from 9am-4.30pm at Charlton Kings Baptist Church. Closed on Sunday. Must finish Saturday 16th November at midday. Please support

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us and bring your donated toys to the church on Friday 8th November from 1.30pm. For further information call 01242 522559.

112-16 2-16 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER ABIGAIL’S PARTY St. John’s Players present the ‘iconic’ 70s production of Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party’. 7.30pm. Box Office opens 7th October: 01452 713952. £10//£8 concessions. St. John’s Hall, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. Car park and Bar. 114-24 4-24 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN MARKET In addition to the open-air ice rink there will be a whole host of stalls selling food, drink and bespoke gifts alongside a line-up of entertainment.

Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way, GL1 5SH. Details at gloucesterquays.co.uk 3-10 DECEMBER DECEMBER 3-10 THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE For seven days, all donations to Cobalt through www.thebiggive.org.uk will be DOUBLED making a fantastic £50,000 available to support Cobalt’s Breast Cancer Research Nurses. From 12 noon on the 3rd through to 12 noon on the 10th.

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The Boxing Day Challenge returns to Cheltenham Racecourse to raise money for Winston’s Wish. Walk, trot, run or gallop around the 2 or 4 mile course at Cheltenham Racecourse on Boxing Day and enjoy a morning of family friendly fun. Pre-registration tickets can be purchased at winstonswish.org/boxing-day-challenge: £10 adult, £5 child. On the day: £12 adult, £7 child. 15% off for groups of 4 or more. Additional sponsorship welcomed! Take a step forward to give a little back this festive season and help Winston’s Wish support bereaved children.

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Since then, we have successfully bid into the County Council’s ‘Growing our Communities’ fund to employ a Community Development Worker to help with our loneliness project, and we are actively working on plans for a new Kings Hall.

For our next meeting, following the Borough Council’s recent declaration of a Climate Emergency, we have decided to focus on Climate Change and hope to draw on your enthusiasm, help and ideas in moving things forward, and potentially developing a Parish Council environmental group.

At the last meeting, we discussed local issues such as flooding, traffic, green spaces and recycling, and we hope next time to draw further on your interests, knowledge, experience and expertise to make our parish a leader in environmental sustainability.

The Parish Council needs to accurately identiffy y the small but important actions it can take itself, in order to be a legitimate voice for community change. We look forward to seeing you.

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Melanie Melanie Golding Golding on on her her debut debut novel novel This month the Cheltenham Literature Festival will be celebrating its 70th anniversary.

The longest-running literature event in the world, it will see well-known faces from the world of sport, politics and television come to the town between Friday 4th and Sunday 13th October.

One person who won’t have to travel too far for her appearance at the festival is Melanie Golding.

The Gloucestershire-based author had her first novel, ‘Little Darlings’, published this year by Harper Collins.

Originally from Leicestershire, Melanie moved to Gloucestershire in 2007, after living in both Leeds and Sheffield – where her book is set.

‘Little Darlings’ tells the story of a new mum who becomes convinced that her babies have

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been stolen and replaced with ‘evil twins’ – “the reader needs to work out if she’s mad or if she knows something we don’t,” said Melanie.

The novel has received almost unanimously positive reviews, including praise from The New York Times and The Guardian.

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“I’m so honoured that the book has had such a warm reception,” she continued, “especially from such great publications as these.

“It’s a dream come true, and yet I can’t quite believe that it’s real.”

The book – which has also been optioned for the screen – has elements of the thriller, mystery and horror genres, and Melanie says she has always been drawn to stories of this nature.

“I loved thrillers and horror as a young person, starting with Ian Livingstone and moving on to James Herbert and Stephen King.

“Horror isn’t all about the shock factor. Scary stories allow us to process our fears about life, to put them in a safe place rather than avoiding them.”

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Take quite literally every stupid thing you may have said or done as a child and cram it into a 90minute film; that’s essentially what first-time director Gene Stupnitsky has done with ‘Good Boys’.

On face value, the movie has all the potential to be a complete flop, with generic ‘boy’ humour and a plot line which could definitely be strengthened.

Yet what we actually get is a brilliant new comedy with some real heart and emotion behind the storyline. Starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams and Brady Noon in their biggest roles to date, these newcomers earn their rightful place on the big screen with commendable rapport and unforced acting, which suffers (L-R) Keith Williams as Lucas, Jacob sometimes Tremblay as Max and Brady Noon with a younger cast. as Thor. Image: Universal Pictures Full review online.

Clock Dance is the 22nd novel from the much loved American author Anne Tyler.

At the age of 61, Willa Drake has led a seemingly dull life with only a handful of defining moments until her son’s ex-girlfriend is shot. In a totally out of character decision she crosses the country, from Arizona to Baltimore, to take care of this woman, her daughter and dog.

Accompanied by her patronising husband Peter, who refers to Willa as ‘little one’, she is out of her comfort zone but surprises herself with her capabilities and her increasing pleasure in being part of this odd ball community.

This may not be Anne Tyler’s finest novel but it deserves careful reading and savouring of the characters in the book. Each is described with Tyler’s characteristic tenderness and dry humour.

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CODS CODS rready eady ffor or new new production production The Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society (CODS) are set to return to the stage this month with their take on a show based on the music of one of Britain’s most loved bands.

‘Our House’ uses the music of iconic ska band Madness to tell the story of Joe Casey, as CODS member Jake Higgins explains.

“On his sixteenth birthday, Joe breaks into a building to impress a girl,” he said.

“When the police arrive his life splits into two and we follow the story of ‘good’ Joe, who gave himself up, and ‘bad’ Joe who ran away.”

The show was written in 2002

by Tim Firth and won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

It features many of the classic hits Madness brought to the world, including ‘House of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’ and of course ‘Our House’.

Olivia Facer, who plays Sarah, and Jamie Evans, who plays Joe

Jake continued: “It also holds the Guinness World Record for the number of quick changes for the lead character – 29 onstage in total.

“That was slightly daunting but we do like a challenge!

“There’s 22 of us in this show, rehearsals have been demanding but good fun.

“We’ve been learning routines with Lucy Hill who is making her choreographical debut – she’s been a breath of fresh air teaching us new tricks and styles.”

‘Our House’ will be at the Cheltenham Playhouse from Friday 11th to Saturday 19th October.

Jake can’t wait for it to get underway, especially as they’ll be at what he describes as one of his “favourite ever” venues.

“The Playhouse is special because it’s got 180 seats, which makes it really intimate.

“The way you can connect with the audience is unlike any other theatre I’ve been to.”

For tickets and more information visit the CODS website: www.codsonline.co.uk Full story online.

Howlers Howlers introduce introduce new new kids kids night night Over the years, Howlers Comedy Club has brought some of the biggest names in the business to venues across Gloucestershire.

Founded in 2005 by husband and wife Paul and Becky Creed, the club holds monthly shows and regularly attracts big audiences.

“Howlers started almost by accident,” said Paul.

“Our children were at Naunton Park School in Cheltenham and they were looking at ways to raise funds for the playgroup.

“We were big fans of club comedy and so we considered the idea of putting on a night of club comedy at the school.

“They had all the raw materials needed to create a ‘pop up’ stand-up comedy club.”

That first show was compered

Howlers has been running for nearly 15 years

by a then unknown comedian called Jon Richardson, and from there, Howlers started running regular nights in the Wheatsheaf and The Royal Oak. This was followed by a residency in the Pillar Room at Cheltenham Town Hall, which still runs today.

This month the club is introducing a brand new night of comedy, designed especially for kids. ‘Little Howlers’ will be at Cheltenham Town Hall on Tuesday 29th October.

“Little Howlers is a new venture,” said Paul. “We have been going to the Edinburgh Fringe for many years where you often see acts such as the ones we book for Howlers performing to children.

“It’s a really interesting and unpredictable dynamic and lots of stand-up acts love taking on the challenge of trying to pitch their skills at a much younger audience.”

For more information on Howlers and their upcoming shows, visit their website: www.howlerscomedyclub.com Full story online.

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Evergreen leaves don’t compost well and would need shredding (things like holly, laurel and Mahonia). They drop all year but largely in August.

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There are insecticides such as BugClear Ultra that you can spray, but you must penetrate the webbing for them to be effective. I don’t like using sprays so I have picked off and disposed of any caterpillars and given the plants a good drench with a seaweed tonic to help them perk up. It is a good idea to clear any leaf litter from underneath the plants and mulch after feeding.

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Don’t put the oven on for longer than needed. Get to know roughly how long yours takes to get up to temperature so you don’t have it on for hours unnecessarily.

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So my thoughts are that we shouldn’t try too hard. Don’t buy something just because the other person will buy for you, if there’s nothing that person wants. Give the money to charity instead.

Also don’t compete by trying to spend more because there is nothing you can get for your original budget. That’s the quickest way to build up a credit card debt that you’ll spend the first six months of next year trying to pay back.

Christmas is a time of goodwill to all people, not a time for getting deep into debt.

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