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One day, in the not too distant future, we may find ourselves back to a one dog household. It is a time that I, like all pet owners, dread, as the thought of being without Tassie will be difficult to bear. It is, however, the knowledge that they will not always be with us that makes the time we have with them so special. Our job as pet owners (and vets) is to keep our elderly pets comfortable, loved and happy for as long as we are lucky enough to have them.

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Dragon Vets Charlton Kings is fully equipped with a sterile operating theatre, digital radiography, ultrasonography and laboratory equipment. Drop in and have a look around. You will see many of the same friendly faces from our main surgery at Dragon Vets Cheltenham.

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You might have noticed shops are now full of autumn/winter wear, and have been for some time.

Fashion seasons are always on display early, but don’t hesitate for long if you have an eye on a special item, as outerwear is generally snapped up early in the season.

The following are some examples of what you can expect to see on the catwalk and in shops this season, from colour to style.

Lilac L ilac This is the predominant shade this autumn/winter season; from soft lilacs to pinks and purples, these shades are flattering for most skin tones. River Island has a lovely 1970s swing style dress in various lilac shades with feathers on the cuffs for £50.

Falling just above the knee, this style is perfect for a ‘dressy’ occasion.

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Leather is taking a back seat to make room for faux leather, faux suede and man-made material biker jackets. Leather often has little stretch so the size must be spot on, whereas faux versions have a lot more give and are often washable.

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After spending so much time at home, we are used to being more relaxed and comfortable, and are reluctant to return to more restrictive styles of dressing. Leggings are extremely popular, as people find them comfortable and easy to wear.

Now they have become a popular, staple item, some of the more expensive brands are manufacturing their lines with more durable materials. This helps to ensure sagging at the knee does not happen, as well as the material going see through after two washes.

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There’s a rather nice 30 0-yearold pub for a start or – as we’ll discover later – a finish. Ancient St. Eadburgha’s Church, with its notable canopied pulpit and medieval stained glass, is also worth a visit. And then there’s the always-enjoyable sevenmile Ebrington Loop walk that you begin by heading north east along Nash’s Lane.

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Esteemed expat American landscaper Major Lawrence Waterbury Johnston certainly knew what he was doing back at the start of the twentieth century. It’s gorgeous.

Later, we navigate sleepy Hidcote Boyce, crossing meadows, climbing field stiles and negotiating a now-unused point-to-point course to reach Ebrington. There, after passing the village hall and turning right, we’re welcomed at centuries-old Ebrington Arms for mouth-watering refreshments. As walk commentators before me have already said: ‘Well done! You’ve earned it!’

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