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Delicious Dish with Helen Kingscott
Chelsea buns Instead of buying them from the shop, why not have a go at making your own Chelsea buns? They’re easy enough for kids to help, too!
Ingredients: For the dough 250g strong plain flour 125g plain flour 15g caster sugar 7g dried yeast 1 tsp salt 125ml milk 150ml warm water 25g soft butter For the filling 25g melted butter 1 tsp ground cinnamon 75g soft brown sugar 150g dried mixed fruit or just currants/sultanas 50g warmed honey to brush on top when cooked
Method: 1 Put both flours, yeast, salt, sugar, milk and half the water into your mixer and mix on a low speed until the dough pulls away from the side. Add a bit more water if needed, then add your soft butter and continue to mix until the dough is smooth.
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2 Tip the dough into a large bowl and cover, then leave to prove until doubled in size. 3 When ready, preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 5). Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an even rectangle, squaring up the ends. 4 Spread the melted butter all over the dough. 5 Put your fruit, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, mix well then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
6 Roll the dough up from the bottom (long side) to the top, squaring up the ends again. It should look like a long sausage shape. 7 Cut into nine even pieces and place cut side down in a lined seven inch square cake tin. Leave to prove until doubled in size again. 8 Pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. 9 Once removed from the oven, brush with the melted honey and leave to cool.
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Bouncing back As human beings, each of us will be faced with hardship, challenges and tragedy in our lives – our ability to deal with these mostly internally-experienced traumas is largely dependent on our resilience. Resilience is essentially an individual’s ability to ‘bounce back’ from failure, disappointment or bereavement. You see, life is a contact sport and while some of the damage we take is physical, much of it is mentalemotional and this damage is what is of most concern. When preparing for high level sport or physical activity, your preparation is key to enabling you to cope with the physiological and mental-emotional demands imposed; the same approach should be carried into your life as far as your mental health is concerned. We’ve all been there – life is going swimmingly, not a care in the world (relatively speaking, of course!) and then, out of nowhere, WHAM! Something bad happens – life kicks you in the head and crushes your dreams or your heart.
Recovering from a major setback is a challenge This is nothing new – fate has been kicking butts and taking names for thousands of years. What has changed, however, is our ability to react to this and either mount up our damage control systems, or set things right. Irrespective of whether you are at fault or not, bouncing back from a major setback is a huge challenge. This brings us to that catch-all word that so many coaches and motivational speakers use – The Local Answer
resilience. Conventional wisdom suggests that resilience is a quality that you can switch on or off as needed. What many of us don’t realise is that it is a skill and as such, can be developed through focused, intentional practice. There are many brilliant tools you can use to build your resilience, and enable you to assess how well you’re managing challenges and any adversity you’re going through. You don’t need to engage in an expensive diagnostic tool to help you bounce back, but there is much to be gained from applying basic principles to your daily life. • Believe in your abilities and have confidence that you can achieve your goals. • Develop a social network of people you can confide in and who can support you in tough times. • Be flexible and embrace change – life isn’t easy but our ability to adapt and not be too rigid can help us to respond
better to challenging situations. • Take action and don’t stick your head in the sand. The longer you wait to start working on resolving an issue, the more stressful the crisis may become. These are just a few ways in which you can enhance your resilience, but all of these techniques take time. You won’t master them overnight, but taking small, positive steps will set you on the right path.
Focus on what you can control Managing emotional energy is an essential part of being resilient, as it allows you to stop focusing on negative, unhelpful thoughts, while building positive thoughts and maintaining focus on things you can control. As you build your resilience plan, think carefully about the impact you want from using this plan and remember, you might not get the results you want straight away. Be confident and be disciplined in sticking to your routine.
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The Downton Abbey effect The highly anticipated and aptly titled film ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ certainly heralded a new era of late 1920s fashion. Never underestimate the influence of a popular film’s fashion on being copied for today’s market. Set on the glamorous and more daring Riviera, styles are inspired from the silent movie era and Chanel’s holiday attire. In the first TV series of Downton Abbey, we were treated to typical classic tweeds so recognised as UK fashion; tweeds became the look and were sold in various forms worldwide as people wanted to imitate this classy look. A New Era shows silk pyjamas being worn as eveningwear for the very first time – a true bold look for the time. Rarely worn by women before, blazers became extremely popular. Head to the high street and top designers are making very similar versions for today’s fashionistas!
Dresses New Era lady-like dresses are the look for this spring and summer; great for weddings, the races and garden parties. There are some wonderful styles on offer – New Look has a beauty for only £19.99 (right). A very flattering pale green polka dot with a lovely elasticised waist, and also elasticised on the pretty puff sleeves. This would look great for any occasion. River Island has a stunning ice blue, long sleeved satin dress for £69. A real knockout that will get you lots of compliments. Sleeves are very popular again this season – designers have listened and responded. Puff sleeves, long sleeves or just to the elbow, you will now find a look that suits you. This style of classic fashion really never dates so you will get value for money wherever you choose to shop.
Blazers Like on the Riviera, blazers are a must-have, as well as trouser suits. Gucci, Victoria Beckham and Alexander McQueen have all shown beautifully structured tailoring with prices to match! But don’t despair – you too can get the look at a fraction of the price. John Lewis has a smart blazer for £69.99 with matching trousers for £49.99, while Mint Velvet has a blazer in a beautiful shade of pale green for £139 with matching trousers for £89 (left). All these outfits can certainly be worn separately, dressed up or down and will stand the test of time. The Local Answer
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Holidays & Travel with Al Hidden
Baked in Alaska Afternoon’s shadows lengthen as we near the Harbor Mountain trailhead. Today’s hike is under perfect blue skies, with the highest June temperatures for years ensuring our appreciation of the extra water we brought. After our 1700m ascent from town, the views over Sitka Sound on Gavan Hill Trail were sublime. Perception of Alaska may be icy and snowy, but on days like these, above the timberline at 57° N, without a care in the world, ‘Baked Alaska’ says everything. Then we hear the bear’s gentle ‘just letting you know I’m here guys’ growl from the bushes. We exchange knowing glances, remember the advice from the ranger’s office, shake
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bear bells for good measure and carry on – with more than one backward glance. Reaching the trailhead, we hitch a ride back down to Sitka, frosted Budweisers by the water and a well-earned seafood supper.
Sitka: the USA’s largest city Sitka is guaranteed to thrill. From the breathtaking approach – among the world’s trickiest – to water-surrounded Rocky Gutierrez Airport, to its impressive walking trails, the former Alaskan capital is a sure-fire memory maker. When not exploring the area’s subalpine meadows, whale watching for ‘humpies’ or enjoying sea otter antics, an acclaimed raptor centre and charming Russian-era architecture – the US bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2m in 1867 – complement the magical seato-summit location. Sitka is a sports fishing paradise too. And sea kayaking around Japonski Island – eerily close to landing aircraft as you paddle past the runway thresholds – adds unforgettable perspective on the USA’s largest city. It’s true: a population To advertise call
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Alaska is seriously big and impressive Our June visit, combined with voyaging north to Juneau on the Alaska Marine Highway, and time in Seattle before and after, coincided with Sitka’s driest month. Come fall, everything changes with typically high Pacific Northwest precipitation. For good weather, June, July and August are your warmest, driest friends when exploring this corner of the USA’s largest state. A tip: unless yours really is a mega-trip, think carefully before combining the panhandle with visiting the rest of the state. Alaska, like Harbor Mountain’s views and delicious freshcatch salmon suppers at Beak or Ludwig’s, is seriously big and impressive. Maybe too big to fully appreciate on one trip. We’re looking forward to another visit to the state whose name comes from the Aleut ‘aleyska’. It means ‘great land’. And, come rain or hot June sunshine, it is! Page
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Parenting & Guardianship with Roberta Smart
Make the most of what you have We all know that it’s a good idea to recycle and do our bit for the planet. Being green, cutting down waste and avoiding adding to the landfill is a central focus for many families these days. One way you can avoid creating waste is to be mindful of what you buy for babies as toys. With so much plastic found in baby toys, this could be an area in which you can achieve many things in one fell swoop. How? By creating toys for your children using items you no longer have use for, such as a ‘Busy Board’.
door handle, a wooden flap on injury, dementia or limited a hinge. cognition, these toys can be All manner of domestic hard- perfect for them to touch, hold, Use household items to ware would be fascinating for engage with and enjoy. make a sensory board baby to grab, pull, push, maniAllow them to touch By taking a piece of plywood, pulate and be a great way to and explore sanding the edges smooth and utilise existing items – as long lacquering for protection, you as they are clean and safe, of I am now working with adults create a base upon which you course. And what’s even better, with dementia, as well as can attach any number of this board can be used again enjoying a new granddaughter, household items which you and again, passed down and I am fascinated by the may have in a drawer, cupboard through generations of babies parallels in ways to engage or garden shed. and entertain the minds of these and never wear out. A door latch attached If you like the idea of textiles two groups of humans, who securely, a bell to push, a few rather than hardware and feel although at different stages of unused keys on a short chain, more at home with soft life, share some fundamental a piece of heavy rope to grab, a furnishings than a drill, why similarities which are joyous to not make a fiddle blanket or observe. Each loves to touch, to explore, to self soothe cushion instead? By gathering oddments of through holding, grabbing and different textured fabrics, inc- using hands to ‘see’ what is in luding ribbon, cord, silk, satin, front of them. If you can recycle old elements cotton and velvet, and featuring contrasting colours, layering rather than throw away, have fabrics and adding buttons, the pleasure of creating somebows, knots and fringes onto a thing useful and attractive, and sturdy, well-finished blanket or see the joy on faces as these cushion, you will create an items are used again and aesthetically pleasing and highly again, I would say, of all my entertaining toy for your baby. recommendations, this might I also have to add that if you just be the best one yet! Why happen to have a family not have a go this summer and member with any form of brain see what you can create? The Local Answer To advertise call Page
Whatʼs On The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. 3-5 JUNE GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS Award-winning Gloucester Tall Ships is back for 2022 with a jam-packed schedule of family fun and entertainment, setting sail over Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend. Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th June. www.gloucestertallships.co.uk 4 JUNE GLOUCESTER PIRATE WALK Ahoy ye city dwellers, sea farers and river people. Setting sail from Cafe Rene at 4pm, all pirates are welcome to join us on a lively jaunt around the city raising funds for Severn Area Rescue Association. www.facebook.com/ events/3253375658215871 4-5 JUNE BECKFORD JUBILEE OPEN VILLAGE Beautiful open gardens, church flower displays, teas and homemade cakes, champagne bar, barbecue (Sat), hog roast (Sun) and ice creams. Also plant sales, children’s quiz trail, classic cars, glassware, preserves, tombola, raffle and more! Entry £5 (U16 free). Dogs on leads welcome. Free parking. GL20 7AD. Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June 1-5pm, followed by family Jubilee celebrations. Platinum Party at the Pub on Saturday 5pm-late hosted by The Beckford Inn. The Big Jubilee Hog Roast on Sunday 1-8pm hosted by The Old Post Office. beckfordopenvillage.org.uk 4-5 JUNE GLOUCESTER SHANTY FESTIVAL Held in various venues in the city, the returning shanty festival will be celebrating the Maritime Heritage of
our City of Gloucester through song with fantastic artists. Come and hear the city buzzing with life and shanty. www.gloucesterbid.uk/gloucestershanty-festival 5 JUNE CHELTENHAM MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLBEING SHOW By Deer Spirit Events. Over fifty fantastic exhibitors: 1-1 tarot, psychic, shamanic & clairvoyant readings, holistic therapies, self-help, crystals, jewellery, books, arts and crafts, healthy living products. Thirty talks and workshops, inside and out. Refreshments onsite. Sunday 5th June. 11-5pm. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL32 3JE. www.deerspirit.co.uk 11 JUNE SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II pioneered a flair that was all their own in the golden age of musical theatre. From 1940 to Hammerstein’s death in 1960, this musical duo dominated the musical stage and big screen with hits such as South Pacific and Cinderella. Some Enchanted Evening is an enthralling revue of some of their most stunning compositions. 7.30pm. Tickets £18-£26. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE The world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and the world’s ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. 7pm.
Tickets £21.50. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk MAJESTY – A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Majesty with Rob Lea, direct from the ITV show Starstruck, performing the ultimate tribute to Queen, is coming to Gloucester for the first time. Expect a two hour hit extravaganza, a must for Queen fans! 7.30pm. £22.50. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 11-12 JUNE HIGHNAM QUILTERS EXHIBITION Showing quilts, crafts, tombola, sales table, bag and cushion raffle. MindSCAPE charity raffle. Refreshments. Admission £3, cash only. 10am-4pm. Disabled access to both halls. Free parking. Highnam Community Centre, Newent Road, GL2 8DG. quiltershighnam@gmail.com 11 & 18 JUNE MATILDA JR THE MUSICAL The story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. She has a cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, but she finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey. Brave Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson – that even though life can be hard, only you can change your story. 5.30pm or 8pm. Tickets £13.50. Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundial-theatre.co.uk
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14 JUNE ASHLEY BLAKER: 6 POINT 5 CHILDREN Ashley and his wife are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What’s more, the Blakers’ children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and Ashley sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. For more details, visit cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk £18. 8pm. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, GL50 1QA. 01242 528764. 17 JUNE THE SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW Grab your gin in a tin, put your control pants on, and pop in a pantyliner – the Scummy Mummies are back! And after the year they’ve had, Helen and Ellie are going out-out! Join them for an evening of comedy, songs, filth and laughs. Everyone’s welcome, from mums and dads to carers, grandparents, and people who want to be reminded they’re really glad they don’t have kids. So bring your mates and make it a big night out! 7.30pm. Tickets £22. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org
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Go on Safari with Dave Dave and Darcy Go on Safari Dave and Darcy are off on safa ri to see the animals of Africa. On their trip they make lots of new friends, from giraffes to lions, as well as a baby elephant that is in trouble! Pr e-orde r Will they be able open to help?
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Glorious June! This month, take time to revel in the garden, smell the roses and take every opportunity to sit outside – even if you only have room for one chair and a pot of petunias! Think of nurturing your mental health: it’s like taking a tonic. Plants like rudbeckias, asters and heleniums, which flower after the longest day, can grow rather straggly. To thicken them up, pinch out the tips now and that will branch them out and ensure a good late summer and autumn display. These are good perennials to have in the garden to help you get colour well into the autumn.
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Interior Design with Gill Greenwell
At home with art Now that we can do all those things we couldn’t do in lockdown, I have been re-visiting my favourite art galleries in London with a young friend studying art history. I was reminded of how inspiring and energised art makes you feel. Whether it’s an image of a favourite painting, a reminder of a special holiday or a piece you love, art brings individuality to your home.
The real thing Most of us haven’t got an old master hidden away in the attic, and you don’t have to be a connoisseur to find original works that won’t break the bank. Social media provides direct access to emerging artists and affordable art fairs are great for browsing. Check out freshartfair.net for your nearest venue. My artist friends often exhibit at local open studio events – fun to go to and good to directly support a local artist.
Pick up a print If you love a particular painting, buy a print from the gallery
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and frame it yourself. IKEA has a wide choice of inexpensive frames. Limited edition prints are another way to access affordable art. There are lots of websites specialising in these at reasonable prices – I subscribe to Rise Art who provide useful advice on how to hang and curate your art. Interior brands also produce art for the home – Made.com have a good range of well-priced wall art.
Perfect posters Posters are not just for teenage bedrooms. When I visited the Tate Gallery, I was particularly taken with their collection of exhibition and vintage posters – a great way to brighten up a hall or kitchen. Most gallery websites have a collection of posters you can buy from as little as £20; the Royal Academy collection is well worth a look. Alternatively, why not search out vintage film or travel posters to add dash and colour to your décor?
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Keep your cool this summer Get out the barbeque, top up the cocktails and get the music blasting as we go outside to enjoy the much-needed summer sun. Just make sure you don’t overheat and work up a sweat! If you’re searching for some gizmos to help cool off this month, we’ve got you covered.
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Fancy a run on Father’s Day? This year’s Father’s Day is on Sunday 19th June as all sons and daughters in and around the county will know – well, maybe! It’s a good family occasion, of course, and if you’re looking for something a little bit different to help you celebrate dad’s day, then here’s an idea… get yourself over to Bourton-onthe-Water. Why? Well, this year’s Father’s Day is also the date of the Bourton Hilly Half, the annual event staged by the always impressive Bourton Roadrunners. That’s a decent race, of course, but if you fancy a bit of exercise without doing a half marathon, the race organisers have something for you too because for the first time the main event will take place alongside a fun run, something that has been specifically designed for people of all ages and abilities. “We’ve got something for everyone,” said race director Tim Carter, a keen runner. “We’re really excited. We’ve got a different venue and we’ve changed the event slightly.” Carter, who has run the London Marathon in two hours, 33 minutes, took over as the Hilly Half’s race director in 2019 but because of the various lockdowns this will be only his second time as the main man. “It’s been frustrating because we had such a good event in 2019,” he admitted, before adding with enthusiasm, “but now we’re back!” This year’s event has been switched to Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Greystones Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, a venue which is part of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. The 13.1-mile Bourton Hilly Half will start and finish at Greystones Farm, with runners going out and about in the
This year’s Bourton Hilly Half is at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve
beautiful Cotswolds in between. The 1.5-mile fun run will take place around the nature reserve and Carter said: “It’s two laps, you don’t have to be fast or fit to take part, we’re a very inclusive club. It’s completely off-road and anyone can enter. We’ve said anyone from the ages of two to 99 but we’re not excluding centenarians! “We’re hoping to get a couple of hundred people to the venue but if we could get 200 for the Hilly Half and 50 in the fun run that would be amazing. All the proceeds go to the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.” The Hilly Half will start at 9am with the fun run getting under way 15 minutes later and it’s fair to say that the Hilly Half is a challenging race. “Yes, it is,” said Carter. “The race will set off through the wildlife reserve, past the Salmonsbury Camp Hillfort and across the historic site before joining on with the road at Cemetery Lane. “The route will take runners through the beautiful centre and river of Bourton-on-theWater, before up the legendary steeps – the first of two major
climbs – and eventually out towards Sherborne. “As it loops back up the second major climb toward Clapton, the wondrous views continue with the race eventually taking runners back into Bourton before re-joining Cemetery Lane for a short out and back, and back across the wildlife reserve and to the finish.” Carter ran the race in 2018 – he finished in around one hour, 20 – but will have too much on his plate in terms of organisation to take part this year. But while Carter won’t be running on Father’s Day, there’s every chance that one member of his family will be – threeyear-old daughter Evie. “I’ve told my wife that she’ll want to do the fun run,” laughed Carter. The fun run will start and finish in the same place as the half marathon and takes in parts of the Wildlife Walk and Timetravel Trail, passing the Salmonsbury Fort twice. “It’s a family friendly day,” said Carter. “There will be tea and cake at the finish for everyone, it should be a very happy Father’s Day!”
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WE CAN BUY YOUR PROPERTY, FAST! SALE FALLEN THROUGH? NEED TO SELL URGENTLY? SELL WITH NO HASSLE? AVOID REPOSSESSION? PROBATE SALE?
WHAT WE BUY: • Probate/executor sales • Un-modernised/derelict • Properties requiring complete renovation • Quick sale or re-possession • Agricultural buildings & land • Property with short lease • Commercial buildings
Call or email us today to have a no obligation discussion! We are a local business who operate with complete integrity, discretion & professionalism hello@cotswoldpropertybuyers.com | www.cotswoldpropertybuyers.com Cotswold Property Buyers is a trading name of Cotswold Property Capital Limited – Company number 10829526
