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W elcome Welcome ttoo O ctober October We’re so happy to be publishing our Cotswolds edition again! During these uncertain times, we want to help local businesses reach a vast number of potential customers in the most cost-effective way. We have a fantastic offer for Cotswolds-based businesses to promote their goods and services in The Local Answer. More details of this offer are on the centre pages.

In this month’s Parenting & Guardianship article, Roberta Smart shares her favourite autumnal delights, like woodland walks and crunching fallen leaves. Gill Greenwell shares her interior design ideas to make our living spaces cosy and comfortable this autumn.

Louise Williams looks at what you can forage at this time of year in her Save the Planet article, along with a bonus fruity cupcake recipe! And whether you prefer to cosy up on the sofa during the cooler months or adventure out in nature, Laura Nicklin has some great gadget recommendations in her October article.

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“My daughter was given a copy for her birthday and we read it every night – she can’t believe Dave is real! A brilliant book!”

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Dave! a real Earlier this year, Lois Kingscott published her first children’s picture book called Dave and Darcy Go to the Beach!

The story follows Dave the horse and his best friend Darcy as they go on their summer holidays, making friends and memories by the sea, and running into a few problems along the way!

The book was inspired by Lois’ real horse, Dave, who she loans to local charity Cotswold Riding for the Disabled and has home in the holidays.

Lois had the idea of writing a children’s book 18 months ago, but it wasn’t until last year when Dave spent several weeks in an equine hospital that she started writing the first book.

After lots of tests, scans and an operation, the vets found a blood clot in Dave’s hoof, which is extremely rare.

It was a stressful time for L o i s , h e r f a mi l y a n d C o t s w o l d RDA, but Dave has fully recovered and had returned to the RDA before lockdown began.

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by Laura Nicklin, who is also an editorial contributor for The Local Answer. Lois asked her to have a go at drawing a horse in her lovely style of line drawi ng and was thrilled with the outcome.

The book is available to purchase on Lois’ website and she hopes to attend local events once things are back to normal.

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to Cotswold Riding for the Disabled, which she hopes will help to get them back on their feet after being closed during the Coronavirus lockdown.

You can follow Lois on Facebook and Instagram (@loiskingscottauthor) or sign up to her e-newsletter via the website to keep up to date with her latest book news, as well as regular updates about Dave the horse.

Lois’ second book will be published at the end of October – sign up to her mailing list to keep updated and receive a discount code when the book is published! www.loiskingscottauthor.com

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Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl’s

POLICE & CRIME PLAN for the next 18 months and beyond

A plan that is more than just a policy for policing Last month marked the publication of my fifth Police and Crime Plan, or at least the fifth time I have reviewed and refocussed my vision of how I want Gloucestershire Constabulary to operate and how I see community safety being delivered in partnership with other agencies and local communities, across the county. Any plan has to keep pace with changes in the prevailing circumstances. Now, as we adjust to the harshest and most severe crisis in living memory, our ability to adapt is greater than ever.

A service that is equitable for all The arrival of Covid-19 has brought with it unprecedented challenges. That is why my Police and Crime Plan for the next eighteen months reflects this moment in time. Of course, it is about policing, but within its wider brief is the need to deliver a service that is equitable for all.

It is a document that sets out the six priority headings and beneath them my vision for a service that recognises past inequalities and strives to remove those that still exist; that looks to build on its relationship with Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, fully cognisant of the impact of Covid-19 and the anguish triggered by events in America.

PCC Martin Surl at the launch of a police animal welfare scheme, supporting his updated priority – A Compassionate Approach.

I advocate a partnership approach that harnesses a sense of local pride, local ingenuity and local enterprise. An approach that identifies opportunities and strengths and mobilises the county to regenerate as one and which, I believe, should recognise the importance of the voluntary and community sectors – as I have always done and will continue to do so for as long as I am in office.

The hallmark of a county force is its ability to gain the trust and build relationships with its local communities, by tackling what matters most or in times of emergency. What they are not

equipped to deal with, they triage out to specialist units, just like the local GP. Gloucestershire may be small but the mission we must set for ourselves is to unleash its potential. That is why our fundamental aim has to be to make every contact involving the Constabulary and the public count, because every contact is an opportunity to build a future we want and of which we can be proud.

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You can read Martin Surl’s refreshed Police and Crime Plan in full at: https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/policecrimeplan2020 You can read more about the challenges facing the police in PCC Martin Surl’s annual report online: https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/reports For a printed copy, email the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner at PCC@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk or call 01452 754348

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There are many theories to personality and lots of different labels to describe what a person is like, but two of the main traits are described as ‘introvert’ and ‘extrovert’.

Introverts are usually seen as quiet and introspective. They enjoy a night in at home where they can recharge their batteries away from others. At the opposite end of the scale, extroverts are seen as more outgoing and chattier. They gain their energy from being around other people, and like to socialise.

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require skills in negotiating and selling, whereas introverts are more interested in work that they can get on with on their own, and perhaps roles that deal with machines and technology rather than being face-to-face with people.

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stances or social company. For instance, a child who appears quiet in class, who is nervous about answering questions in front of their peers, may attend a drama group at weekends where they feel more free to express themselves.

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Strongman, or Odd Implement Lift training, isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has become more popular in recent years among some of the world’s leading Strength & Conditioning coaches in elite sport environments.

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Training in the Strongman style is also advantageous as it opens up possibilities with regard to the variety of implements or objects you can use to train with, such as truck tyres, sandbags, sledgehammers, weighted sleds, logs and even rocks in the garden.

The use of different types of training equipment will vary depending on the specific goals you or your coach have for the session or your overall development, be it for explosive power or strength endurance.

The only limitation is the trainer or your own creativity.

Before you rush off to the nearest junkyard, it is important to note that while this training method can be hugely beneficial and provide variety to any strength or fitness program, a scientifically sound strength training program should be the basis of any training regime.

While this type of training can be extremely challenging, it can

be modified to suit a range of abilities and performance requirements. If you are a beginner, or have little to no training experience of Strongman training, I would recommend that you undergo a general preparation or ‘pre-habilitation’ training phase to ensure you are prepared both mentally and physically, and to help minimise risk of injury.

Build B uild in in progression progression and and vary v ary e exercises xercises A great way to introduce this training into your program may be to add one Strongman exercise into your weekly strength training session, building in progression and varying them so that you become familiar with a range of exercises.

As you develop in confidence and experience, you can add this method as a stand-alone or complimentary part of your training program weekly, monthly or only occasionally, depending on your training schedule and needs. Good luck, “lift strong!”

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October’s October’s aautumnal utumnal delights delights October heralds the beginning of autumn and I couldn’t be more delighted! It’s been quite a year and we have been through so much. Now things are starting to settle a bit I think it is time to turn our attention to joy and delight once again.

The Danish philosophy of Hygge offers us a chance to slow down and enjoy the little things: drinking a hot chocolate, wrapped up in snuggly jumpers, reading a book or watching a movie under a blanket, in a room lit by gorgeous scented candles and, if you are lucky, a roaring fire.

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It’s the time to delight in the crunch of walking through fallen leaves in the park, the woods or simply on the school run in the morning. What about a spontaneous trip to the beach at half term where you skim stones and walk on sandy shores? Take the time to create wonderful moments of togetherness that we so sorely need, especially this year.

I think families need each other more than ever, in a deeply soulful way, as we have navigated so much change and challenge during the year.

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Yes life is very different in 2020 but I want to invite you to get as close as you can to your people, physically, emotionally virtually or simply in thought, and really love those who are important to you. Never underestimate the power of love to travel to those you most adore, and make them feel good. After all, it’s a kind of magic!

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Fabulous F abulous foraging foraging finds! finds!

If you’re anything like me, this time of year will bring you great joy as you can easily supplement your weekly food shop with some foraging!

We don’t go on a dog walk without a bag in my pocket ready to fill with the delicious wild fruits and berries we spot on our walks. The glinting of a shiny purple blackberry is so exciting for the kids too, it’s lovely to get them involved.

With no plastic packaging or air miles involved, foraging is a very eco-friendly way of adding to your fridge or larder.

Here are just a few things you can find in hedgerows and what you can make with them.

Foraging is something you can do all year round but I’ll focus on what you can find in autumn.

B Blackberries: lackberries: jams, cakes, tarts, pies, wine and my very own blackberry and apple crumble cupcakes on my blog Pink Pear Bear.

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Elderberries: Elderberries: crumbles, tarts, jams and pies.

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D Dandelions: andelions: make coffee or simply add the leaves to salads.

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D amsons: jams, wine, gin, Damsons: vodka or just eat them straight from the tree!

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This is by no means an extensive list and you can do proper foraging courses, which are so fun. The one thing I wouldn’t ever attempt without expert g ui d an ce i s m us hr o om foraging as that can be fatal if you get it wrong.

Remember, if you’re ever in doubt, don’t pick it – it’s better not to risk getting poorly.

Have you been inspired to go out and forage? Why not have a go at making my recipe below with your foraged finds!

Blackberry B lackberry and and apple apple crumble crumble cupcakes cupcakes Ingredients for the cupcake mixture: 170g/6oz butter (or margarine/coconut oil); 170g/6oz caster sugar; 170g/6oz selfraising flour; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; blackberries; 4 large apples (we used cooking apples), peeled, cored and grated with the juice drained off.

For the crumble topping: 100g/4oz plain flour; 50g/2oz butter, cubed; 50g/2oz sugar (from what I can gather, it should be Demerara sugar but I use caster!)

Method: 1.. Pre-heat your oven to 180°C fan (350°F/gas mark 4).

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When the rhubarb leaves and stalks have all died down, remove them and expose the crown to any frost that comes over winter. Rhubarb really needs a good frost, which is why the famous ‘Rhubarb Triangle’ is in Yorkshire!

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Window W indow dressing dressing Autumn is my favourite season. It’s not just about damp mornings and dark nights – it’s cosy evenings in hunkering down by the fire.

Now more than ever our homes are our safe place, so it’s the perfect time to focus on making our living spaces cosy and comfortable. What better place to start than investing in some new curtains or blinds?

Curtain C urtain ccall all Curtains keep autumn/winter draughts at bay, but they’re also a great way to add drama to a room with colour and pattern. Follow my simple rules – use full length curtains where possible, don’t block radiators and don’t go mad with lots of expensive fabric.

For extra cosiness, layer curtains over blinds or shutters.

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band down the edge or along the bottom to make them fit. Search out vintage fabrics or choose natural cotton, linen or wool where you can. A 75%-25% split with a synthetic fabric is a good value option and quality lining makes a cheaper more fabric look expensive.

For a contemporary look, style guru Lulu Lytle advises using a European curtain heading to create a relaxed feel, or go for an eyelet heading paired with black metal poles for a modern Your industrial look. curtain maker can advise you on all the options.

Stay S tay on on ttrack rack A friend has just installed on-trend Critall windows in her new kitchen. These large-scale windows require a different approach for maximum light.

Floor to ceiling Wave curtains are the best option here, and you can achieve this look by fitting the curtain track to the ceiling or concealed behind a fascia. The curtains fold back neatly to reduce the amount of fabric blocking the light when drawn back. Lovely in a linen look fabric.

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Think tassels, braids and fringes. The purple braid trims on my bedroom blinds transform them from ordinary to chic and stylish. Have fun choosing your new curtains and blinds, and create your winter ready cosy home.

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L Lifemax ifemax FA FAR AR Infrared Infrared H Heated eated L Lap ap B Blanket lanket Superdrug: £34.99 When all you want to do is curl up on the sofa, the right gadget can be a lifesaver, so why not get cosy with a heated blanket? With this snazzy infrared heated blanket, you just need to plug it in and choose which temperature setting works best for you.

Get snuggly with the fleece material while enjoying the benefits of its infrared tech, which can help improve your blood circulation and ease muscle pain.

during the autumn and winter months.

As the nights draw in and days start to feel shorter, it is easier to feel down thanks to the ‘winter blues’.

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With the Lumie Vitamin L Slim SAD Light, you can start to feel more energised. Just adjust the gadget – which is essentially a table lamp – until you find the light exposure that suits you.

Simply having more light in your home can help you feel more awake and positive. You might find that you only need to use the SAD light for 30 minutes a day before you start to feel the effects.

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The Wacaco Minipresso Coffee Maker is a mini espresso machine that can hold up to seven grams of coffee and 70ml of water.

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The phrase goes back to Biblical times; the apostle Paul is credited with saying ‘the love of money is the root of all evil’. People have debated the statement for centuries past and continue to do so today.

The sentence is often shortened to ‘money is the root of all evil’, but that wasn’t what the original quote was trying to say. Money itself is fine, in many ways necessary, but the overzealous love of it isn’t. That translates to greed, which we would all agree is an evil.

Money is vital to today’s society. It builds homes, schools, hospitals, roads – the list is near endless. We obtain and spend money as a form of exchange for goods and services. Direct exchange of services is rare, but still used in certain charitable cases; direct exchange of product is even rarer. If we want to acquire something, we part with money to buy it.

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It leads to jealousy when you see someone else with enough money to buy things that you cannot afford. It leads to addiction when you gamble in a vain attempt to exchange a small sum for a much larger one. All of these are forms of evil that might support the argument that money itself is the root.

The trick is surely not to let the power of money overtake principles and morals. There will always be things that money cannot buy – love and happiness are probably top of that list.

But in the meantime, let’s pay money some respect and not regard it as the root of all evil.

But let’s not fall overly in love with it either.

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October is a good time for visiting Slovenia, one of the first republics formed during fragmentation of the former Yugoslavia – just don’t confuse it with the similarly sounding and not-so-distant Slovakia!

In autumn, summer’s high season is over, yet there’s still a good chance of holidayfriendly weather before winter arrives – not least in the beautiful Julian Alps of the country’s north-western corner.

Visiting Slovenia for the first time, everyone, it seems, heads for Ljubljana’s photogenic bridges, traffic-free centre, Baroque-Vienna Secession architecture and medieval hilltop castle.

Drive north-west from the capital for an hour more and you reach Bled – home of Slovenia’s ubiquitous kremna rezina cream cakes – on its aquamarine lake with fairy-tale island. There, up 99 steps, visit ruddy-roofed St Mary’s Church, ring the famous wishing bell and enjoy moreish sweet or savoury potica pastries at Potičnica.

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Triglavski T riglavski narodni narodni national park and Lake n ational p ark a nd L ake Bohinj B ohinj For many, exploring the Julian Alps starts and finishes with Ljubljana and Bled. But venture further and you’ll discover the rewarding natural majesty of Triglavski Narodni Park. Established in 1981, it’s Slovenia’s only national park and home to inspirational Lake Bohinj, nestled among coniferous forests and alpine meadows south of 2,864m-high Triglav – Slovenia’s highest peak and iconic symbol.

On and around Lake Bohinj, you’re immersed in the heart of unspoilt Slovenia at its most sublime. It’s perfect for walking, cycling and water sports, or just relaxing with a glass of Laško beer or delicious Beli Pinot, as trout cruise lazily under Ribčev Laz’s stone bridge.

It’s idyllic – the essence of autumn holidaying in Slovenia’s Alpine corner.

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And before you head home, do visit the towering Savica Waterfall, just a couple of kilometres beyond Ukanc at the lake’s western end.

Aw wonderful onderful a air, ir,, rroad oad o orr rrail ail destination destination Tucked away between Austria and Croatia, Walessized Slovenia makes an ideal destination or part of a more extensive European road or rail adventure. Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport is only two hours’ flying time from the UK. Alternatively, if high-flying aluminium tubes have temporarily lost their allure, how about making Slovenia your end point for a trans-European rail trip – perhaps with a whistlestop break in Munich or somewhere similar on the way?

However you reach Slovenia, myriad treats await – and not just those world-famous creamstuffed pastries! As an interesting alternative to traditional Alpine destinations, it’s definitely somewhere to earmark for a memorable autumn visit.

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