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Martin n Horwoo od MEP reporting back from the European Parliament

In May you elected me and Caroline Voaden as your Lib Dem Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for the South West of England and Gibraltar.

Since then we’ve met young people, businesses, communities and campaigners all over the south west to discuss all the amazing opportunities that membership of the EU offers our region.

In the Parliament itself, we’ve got down to work in the 108-strong ‘Renew Europe’ group of Liberals and allies from all over Europe – working together to:

̣ reform the European Union, including even more democracy and accountability

̣ take urgent action to fight climate change and other environmental crises

Funds that we get back from the European Union help education and student exchange programmes, science and research, environmentally-friendly farming, infrastructure and investment all over the south west. All of this done in co-operation with 27 other sovereign nations.

̣ welcome diversity and free movement within Europe including Brits’ right to work, study and retire anywhere in the EU ̣ back cross-border EU anti-terrorism action, crimefighting and arrest warrants ̣ defend human rights worldwide.

There s much more we want to do for you.

Brexit may stop us for now but thank you for your support for us and the UK’s European future.

@MartinChelt www.martinhorwood.net/eurrope martin@martinhorw wood.net

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2 Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and draw a 23cm/9’’ circle onto it. I drew around my small frying pan.

3 Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. Gradually whisk in the sugar 1tsp at a time, keeping the whisk going. Once all the sugar has been used, keep whisking for a couple more minutes until thick and glossy looking.

4 Spoon the mixture inside your circle and use a spoon to swirl it to the edges. Rough it up a little with the back of the spoon so it gives it a bit of texture.

5 Bake in the oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes until crisp on the outside.

6 Leave it to cool completely, still on the paper but on a wire rack. Wrap it loosely in greaseproof paper until you are ready to decorate it.

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7 Put the chocolate in a bowl and place it over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water) and stir until just melted.

8 Lift the pavlova off the paper and place on your choice of serving dish, then drizzle some of the chocolate over the top. Use the rest to make decorations by swirling the chocolate onto a piece of greaseproof paper. I made a couple of hearts by dipping the spoon in the chocolate and ‘drawing’ them with the spoon.

Chill these for 20 minutes then carefully peel off by sliding a butter knife underneath.

9 Whip the cream until it forms soft swirls, spoon over the pavlova then decorate how you like with your chosen fruit and add your chocolate shapes to finish.

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Alopecia is hair loss caused by inflammation that usually causes small round patches of baldness on the scalp and can sometimes affect the whole body. This means eyelashes, eyebrows and body hair can all be lost. There is no way of knowing how much hair regrowth will occur. Some usually happens over the course of a year, although severe loss of over half of the hair often never fully recovers.

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Autoimmune diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lupus, Graves Disease and Hashimoto’s Disease have all been found to cause hair loss.

As someone who suffers with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I was lucky to not suffer too severely with this symptom.

However, it has increased over the years through courses of steroids and I now get a brush full of hair each time, and handfuls when I wash it due to being a side effect of my current long-term medication to control my condition.

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when it begins falling out in clumps, leaving bald patches, it can be very distressing and causes psychological problems.

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How How to to limit limit or or cope cope with with hair hair loss loss To try and help hair loss, use a lightweight shampoo and conditioner, avoid tight hairstyles, eat a balanced diet and reduce stress as much as possible through mindfulness, relaxation and whatever works to keep you positive.

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That’s exactly what franchisee Simon Herbert and his Gloucestershire Dream Doors team have been rewarded with for the quality work they have put in over the past two years.

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The franchise itself has been active in Gloucestershire for almost a decade now, with the team this year celebrating the second anniversary of the opening of their Stonehouse showroom.

The success of the last few years is also reflected in the growth of the number of full-time staff, with the team increasing from two to six people.

“When we started out two years ago, it was just myself and one fitter,” continued Simon.

“That’s now grown to two full time fitters and three showroom staff – a result of great customer service and our fantastic showroom, which is as busy as ever!”

Dream Doors pride themselves on being the UK’s best kitchen makeover company and have been presented with numerous awards over the years, including Best Kitchen Supplier and Best Money Saving Product at the Express Home and Living Awards.

They are also the only kitchen makeover franchise that has showroom locations open 6 days a week, with over 90 showrooms up and down the country.

Simon stresses that the number one priority always remains the customer, and highlights the consistent positive customer feedback on Checkatrade.com as a source of huge satisfaction.

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“What makes us stand out is that our customers’ we put convenience first – for example, when doing a kitchen makeover, we make sure you’re still able to use your oven whilst the work is ongoing.

“We understand the importance of making sure you can still go about your day to day life, without the stress of turning your home into a worksite.”

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offer fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture.

All doors are made to measure so it doesn’t matter what size your current cabinets are or who originally supplied them, Dream Doors can make new ones to fit.

They also supply and fit everything else you’re likely to need – from replacement worktops, sinks and taps, to appliances and flooring.

With the new year still fresh, Simon and the team are looking forward to another busy year, supplying Gloucestershire with top quality products for kitchens and bedrooms.

“We’re expecting to see further growth this year, partially with thanks to our growing base of extremely satisfied customers,” he said, “which has lead to increased customer referrals to friends and family.

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Working Working relationships relationships Being at work or school takes up a large percentage of our time, so getting along with our colleagues and peers is an advantage. However, not everyone is fortunate to have a great team or circle of friends, and this can make our working lives more of a challenge.

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Bullying can come in numerous forms, including verbal abuse such as name-calling, physical harm, emotional belittling or persistent criticism, sexual harassment, and gender or racial prejudice.

If you are having trouble with someone in your team or class, chat to a fellow colleague or classmate about it.

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There is also cyber bullying , which has become a more common issue in recent years with the increase in social media sites and people posting personal stories online. The TUC found that 14-20% of employees said they had experienced cyber bullying on a weekly basis.

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8 JANUARY JANUARY – 2233 FFEBRUARY EBRUARY JOURNEYS INTO ABSTRACTION Exhibition by painter Laurel Smart, whose work explores elements of abstraction, starting from making marks and choosing colour without reference in the real world. 11am3pm. Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, The Old Station Yard, Cirencester Road Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EY. www.shed-arts.co.uk 1111 JANUARY JANUARY – 2299 FFEBRUARY EBRUARY SNOWDROP SPECTACULAR

Enjoy some fresh air as you stroll through the unique Painswick Rococo Garden set in a beautiful hidden valley.

Our famous display of snowdrops is a sure sign that spring is on its way.

Open daily from 10.30am-5pm. For ticket prices and blooming updates visit rococogarden.org.uk 2233 JANUARY JANUARY – 1155 FFEBRUARY EBRUARY THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ is returning to the Barn Theatre after its successful 2019 run, but not quite as you may know it. This hilarious, two-man re-imagining of the classic will delight and entertain in

equal measure. £11.50-£35. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester, GL7 1BN. www.barntheatre.org.uk 1 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY HATHEROP CASTLE PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 1st February 10am-12pm.

Reception Open Morning: Saturday 14th February 9am-10.30pm. To reserve your space for either day, please email admissions@hatheropcastle.co.uk or call 01285 750206.

1 FEBRUARY– FEBRUARY– 30 30 M ARCH MARCH STONE AGE PEOPLE TRAIL Find the little people from the Stone Age hidden around the museum and answer questions relating to our prehistoric past to claim a prize.

10am-5pm. £1.50. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. www.coriniummuseum.org 4-27 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 4-27 SEEN IN THE SHIRE

A series of photos inspired by the natural landscapes and wildlife of Gloucestershire by Lesley Andrew who has lived and worked in the county for the last 30 years. 9am-5pm.

Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 6 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY ALL ABOUT EVE This highly-anticipated stage production stars Gillian Anderson and Lily James.

This will be a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions and Fox Stage Productions and directed by one of the world’s most innovative theatre directors Ivo Van Hove and music from double Mercury Prize-winner PJ Harvey. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk 6-8 6-8 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY TEWKESBURY WINTER ALES FESTIVAL Hosted by the Tewkesbury branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, the 25th Tewkesbury Winter Ales Festival will have 80 Winter Ales plus local cider and perry. The Thursday Night session is for card carrying CAMRA members, with the Friday and Saturday sessions open to all. £6 per session, £10 for all sessions. George Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX. www.tewkesbury.camra.org.uk 7 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY LIVE MUSIC AT THE KINGS ARMS Live music at The Kings Arms, Gloucester Road GL51 8NB. Music performed by Will Stubbs and Brad Edwards with a mix of guitar, piano and cajun. Songs from all sorts of eras and genres including artists such as Elvis, Bryan Adams, REM, The Killers, The Beatles and many more! 8pm. For more details please email Brad at braded626@hotmail.co.uk

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A busy busy few few months months for for M Mallams allams Mallams was set up in Oxford

by Richard Mallam in 1788, making it the oldest firm of auctioneers in the area. The Company still has its office in central Oxford, but now also has salerooms in Abingdon and Cheltenham, as well as a valuation office in Burford.

Mallams holds valuation days every Tuesday from 9am-1pm at its Cheltenham saleroom (26

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Mallams Cheltenham has a packed calendar of auctions coming up over the next few months with the Country House sale taking place on 6th February and the Modern

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Two T wo dedicated dedicated auctions auctions However, it is Cheltenham’s specialist Chinese, Japanese and Asian Art department that really sets this saleroom apart, with two dedicated auctions taking place on 29th April and 29th-30th October. To find out more visit Mallams’ website at www.mallams.co.uk

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8 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY – 1199 A APRIL PRIL LAMBING SEASON Springtime marks lambing season and there will be daily talks and access to the lambing shed, with the chance to see a birth and have a go at feeding the lambs and goat kids. Included with admission price. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, GL54 5FL. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 9 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY ADAM HILLS: WORK IN PROGRESS Adam Hills is one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 16 solo shows that have toured internationally. Join him as he takes to the road to try out new material. 8pm. £15. The Sundial Theatre, Stroud Road Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundialtheatre.co.uk 115-23 5-23 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY SUDELEY SECRET SPIES Solve the Sudeley mystery by completing a trail of puzzles, codes and riddles. Once you’ve solved each clue, the answers will spell out a super-secret password, which can be used back at the visitor centre to receive a small surprise. Event included in cost of admission. Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

SOUTH WEST PUDDLE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Get your wellies and waterproofs on and jump into the puddles for a chance to be our ultimate splasher. We’ll be looking for the biggest splash, and most enthusiastic, stylish jumpers.

Have a go in our practice puddles and take part in our daily puddle jumping competition at 2pm in Welly Boot Land, with a chance to win a prize. 9.30am to 5pm. Included with admission.

WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge 117-21 7-21 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY FUN WITH STICKS Have a go at making charcoal, create winter twig shadow drawings and learn how to print with sticks. 10.30am3.30pm. Free with admission.

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2266 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY – 2299 M MARCH ARCH ROB COLLINS Rob Collins has lived most of his life in Gloucestershire but painting has taken him round the world. This exhibition celebrates some of the things that make Gloucestershire such a great place to live. 11am-3pm.

Tetbury Goods Shed, The Old Station Yard, Cirencester Road, Tetbury, GL8 8EY. www.shed-arts.co.uk 2277 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY BATTLE OF BRITAIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY Join re-enactor and historian John Smith in his lecture recalling the courage, backgrounds and bravery of the pilots who took on the Luftwaffe in their Spitfires and Hurricanes. John will outline the battle where the few, against all odds, changed the course of the Second World War. 7-8.30pm. £6.25-£7.25. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. www.coriniummuseum.org STARBISTRO QUIZ NIGHT Pit your wits against quizmaster PJ at the inaugural StarBistro quiz night!

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Minutes later, a careless selfietaker is overwhelmed before, soaked and very lucky, regaining his feet to escape Neptune’s ice water grasp.

As Vignar explains, the waves, which epitomise the beauty and danger that go hand in hand in Iceland’s landscape, regularly drown the unwary.

ancient Þingvellir national park.

And look out for the hardy little Icelandic horses – never call them ‘ponies’ – passed en route to Snaefellsnes’s snowy wonderland, pitch-dark lava tunnels and mighty Snæfellsjökull. You won’t miss it; it’s the classically-shaped stratovolcano that served as an entrance to the subterranean adventure by Jules Verne’s characters in ‘A Journey to the Centre of the Earth’.

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Another day, in another direction, we explore Iceland’s Golden Circle, the geothermal geysers of Haukadalur and

Our mid-March tour perfectly complemented time in Reykjavik. Was it a wimp’s alternative to self-drive? Definitely not; letting experienced locals wrestle with snow, ice and on vehicle-tipping wind Iceland’s challenging winter highways made perfect sense and we learned lots from our knowledgeable guides.

Best of all, we enjoyed travelling without the tiringly intense concentration demanded by Iceland’s treacherous winter roads. And after each

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day’s adventures, we were still fresh enough to savour delicious lamb, ling and salmon specialities in cosy hotels such as Hofn’s Guesthouse Gerði.

Finances allowing – given alcohol prices as eye-watering as Icelandic winds – look forward to a glass or two of local Brennivín schnapps as a well-deserved nightcap.

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Whether with architecture or nature, singer Björk’s homeland constantly challenges superlatives. Everything you’ve heard is true – and more.

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T The he g grandad randad tturned urned children’s children’s author author Mickleton resident John Carter is a busy man.

Not only does he work in landscape design and construction, he is also a property renovator, B&B owner, and now, a children’s author.

Add that to the fact he is grandfather of 11, and it’s a wonder he has any time to sit down and write.

“Like many children’s books,” he explained, “The Grandad Stories came about completely by accident!

“My father died in 2011 and when me and my son Mark were clearing the yard behind his house, we found an old wheelbarrow body.

“A little later, we discovered an old barrow wheel with a flat tyre. I hooked them together and asked Mark to take a photo.”

In 2014, John wrote a short story about the photo, which he

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called Grandad’s Wheelbarrow.

John continued: “I posted it on Facebook, and although the story wasn’t particularly aimed at children, my youngest son Adam, read it and said, ‘this would make a great children’s story’.

“So with a bit of a re-write it became one, followed by nine

FFilm ilm Review Review – Joe Joe K Kennett ennett JoJo JoJo Rabbit Rabbit Directed by and starring Taika Waititi, ‘JoJo Rabbit’ is an inadvertently charming story of a young German boy, JoJo (Roman Griffin Davis), facing the terror of his own Nazi ideologies.

JoJo, unable to join the Nazi regiment after an embarrassingly tragic incident involving a grenade at a Hitler Youth Training Camp, is faced with a dilemma when he finds that his mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their family home.

Having to face up to his irrational nationalism, he is accompanied only by his imaginary friend – Adolf Hitler (Waititi).

The foundations of the film are outrageously funny, and the thrills are complimented by moments full of heart, joy, and at times, bitter tragedy, which bring cold Thomasin McKenzie (left) as Elsa reality to the absurdity and Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo. that ensues.

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more, all featuring things which are part of my life.”

So far, John has published three of his books – ‘Grandad’s Wheelbarrow’, ‘Grandad’s FishPond’ and ‘Grandad’s Red Van’.

The illustrations in the books were done by his neighbour Keith Phelpstead.

“Keith was prepared to give it a go and when he presented me with his painting of Grandad’s Wheelbarrow I was blown away,” added John.

John has also worked with the local 41 Club and Tangent group to set up an online shop – www.thegrandadstories.co.uk/i ndex.php/giving – where the books are discounted, with 50p from each sale donated to chosen charities.

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by Didier Decoin This enchanting book translated from the French by Euan Cameron is a real treat.

Set in ancient Japan, Miyuki, the widow of Katsuro, takes on her husband’s occupation to supply His Imperial Majesty with carp for the ponds of the Imperial Palace.

This involves a long and arduous journey on foot carrying the carp on a pole across her shoulders. The fish must arrive in impeccable condition.

The trek from Shimae to Heian Kyo (today’s Kyoto) proves to be full of challenges with unsavoury characters impeding her walk, but Miyuki uses her ingenuity to fulfil her mission.

The writing is lyrical and sometimes sensuous, the descriptions are vivid and one can easily imagine the scenes and colours of the landscape.

Even the jacket of the book is beautiful.

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Katie K atie F Fforde forde releases releases new new novel novel Prolific novelist and Cotswolds local Katie Fforde has been writing for over 25 years.

A Sunday Times bestseller, she specialises in stories based around women with interesting or unusual professions, from perfume makers to auctioneers.

However, Katie’s novels all have something in common, in that they are all romantic stories – and it’s a genre she says she has always felt passionately about.

“I think I love writing romantic fiction because I think falling in love can be the best – and the worst – experience most of us go through,” she said.

“Wanting to find a partner is a universal feeling. I find the prospect exciting and exhilarating.

I’ve been married for a very long time so I can only experience this through the pages of the book I’m writing or reading!

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“I have fairly wide reading tastes but feel even the tightest psychological thriller is better with a bit of romance in it.”

Her latest book, ‘A Springtime Affair’, tells the story of B&B owner Gilly and her daughter Helena.

“A Springtime Affair is about a mother and daughter who both have changes in their lives to deal with,” continued Katie.

“I don’t know why I haven’t written about a mother and daughter before as I think it is a fascinating relationship. There were a few other inspirations, as I have with every book, but I hope they turn into a story when put together.”

Katie, who is also a member of Stroud choir the Thames Head Singers, has written a book nearly every year since 1995.

But even with over 25 successful novels to her name, Katie says she still feels nerves around publication time.

She said: “I always feel anxious before the release of a new book. I do hope I remain consistent although it’s not for me to say if I do or not.”

‘A Springtime Affair’ is due for release on Thursday 20th February.

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Folk F olk trio trio on on their their unique unique covers covers Way Out West are a folk group made up of Pat Roberts, Jon Hoyle and Kathryn Wheeler.

First getting together as a band in 2006, the trio specialise in covering well-known pop songs in their unique, folkdriven way.

“It’s pop but not as you know it,” said Kathryn, who plays accordion and fiddle.

“It’s not what you expect if you just see us setting up! I love the contrast between expectations and reality.”

Kathryn and Pat met in the early noughties when working together, and Pat says their love of music gave them an instant connection.

“My ‘accordion-dar’ told me she was a squeezebox player too.

“The following day we were

Way Out West at the Gloucester Tall Ships Festival. Picture: Tina Dorner

playing Apple Day at the Folk Museum together thinking, ‘whoa, this works’.”

T h e p a ir f o r m e d t h e t r i o ‘ G i d d y A un t ’ w i t h t h e i r m u t u a l friend Richard, and were also part of a blues band, where they met Jon. “Rehearsals were slow,” said Pat, who has lived in Gloucester

since 1984, “so we amused ourselves doing pop tunes.”

When Richard moved away for work, Jon – who plays guitar and ukulele amongst others – joined the trio, and Way Out West was born.

Pat describes them as “a covers band with all the wrong instruments”, and Kathryn says that reworking popular songs to fit their unique style is great fun.

She continued: “The way I see it we ‘play with’ music like kids in a sandbox.

“I love seeing the expressions on people’s faces when they work out what song we are doing.

“I love it when burly blokes are dancing then realise we are doing ‘Barbie Girl’ by Aqua!”

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From mid to late February you can sow broad beans and peas directly into the ground for harvesting in the early summer. Fresh, small broad beans are so delicious in salads or lightly steamed as a vegetable. They are always at a premium to buy, so these are things that are well worth trying to grow.

E Early arly p potatoes otatoes a are re m much uch n nicer icer tthan han sshop hop b bought ought Don’t fill your space with maincrop potatoes, which you can easily buy in the shops, but early potatoes are a treat and always so much nicer than shop bought ones so why don’t you grow some? You will find early seed potatoes in the garden centres. The variety ‘Accent’ is a good one but there are plenty of others.

Put them individually in egg boxes to ‘chit’ in a cool, bright place. Don’t let them get frosted in an unheated greenhouse – if frost is forecast, cover in fleece and then uncover again in the morning.

Chitting is a term for sprouting and you want sprouts about 1.5cm long, ready to plant out in late March.

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sturdy bags or bins, which have been designed to grow potatoes in and can be kept on a patio – a dustbin with holes in the base would do fine.

Raspberry plants only last about 10 years, after which their fruiting tails off – a sign of this is if last year’s crop was small or the plants were short with weak canes. As long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged, now is a good time to start growing raspberries.

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An An environmental environmental ccatastrophe atastrophe Our Wildlife Matters feature usually focuses on native species or wild places in Gloucestershire, but it is difficult to ignore the crisis happening on the other side of the world.

The bushfires in Australia have caused mass devastation to people, animals and habitats, and there is still another month of summer left. In the aftermath of the fires, communities will take months, if not years, to recover from the damage.

People from across the world have been donating money to aid the battle against the fires, as well as providing supplies for the organisations involved – from helping those who have been made homeless, to treating the sick and injured wildlife.

Many of us will be feeling relatively helpless being on the other side of the world, but there are ways in which we can help.

D Donate onate ffinancially inancially There are many worthy causes you could donate your money to – we’ve highlighted a few of them below but do your research and find one that you are happy to support.

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The Facebook group ‘Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild’ has information about the items that are most needed, as well as where to send them to.

If you are part of a knitting or sewing group, you could club together and send a big parcel to reduce postage costs.

Visit V isit and and spend spend If you are planning a trip to Australia this year, consider visiting the areas that have been affected and supporting local businesses by spending money with them. For many organisations, January would have been one of their highest earning months, so they will be suffering from loss of sales.

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We sincerely hope the fires can be brought under control as soon as possible to avoid more damage to homes and habitats.

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A Affordable ffordable artwork artwork for for yyour our h home ome February is a good time to plan house projects and freshen up your home ahead of spring.

One easy way to do this is to focus on what is on the walls.

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O Original riginal a art rt Starting your own collection may seem daunting, but you just need to know what you like. And don’t be put off by the word “original” – it doesn’t necessarily mean expensive.

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You only need to watch an episode of Antiques Roadshow to see how easy it is to pick up interesting pieces in boot sales and junk shops. Who knows, you could find the next undiscovered Picasso!

If you want to support young emerging artists, think about going to the graduate show at your nearest art school. Search out local artists and open studio events – they’re great showcases for local talent. And don’t forget your creative friends. I have an artist friend and have bought her paintings over the years.

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Contemporary photographs look good with crisp white mounts and black frames.

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D isplaying art art Displaying Hanging pictures in the right place is key and it’s easy to get it wrong. A few tips that always work for me are; hang single pictures at eye level, no higher or they look lonely; link them with other things in the room; stack smaller pictures in pairs.

And do remember, scale is important – choose the right sized artwork for your wall for the most impact.

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You can opt for a single theme – botanical or nature inspired prints work well. For example, illustrations of native American birds.

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Your Y our effort effort d does oes m matter atter At a time when the whole world seems to be imploding around us, it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed and to think that we can’t make a difference to the enormity of the situation. I mean really, what can one person, one family, recycling their plastic do to help?

Well, I think that if we all make small changes, or big ones if we can, then, as a mass force, we can have a positive effect on the planet.

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Shop Shop local local a and nd e eat at iin n season season Cutting down on those air miles and supporting your community really does make a big difference. We are blessed with an abundance of independent shops and incredible farmer’s markets in this area.

Yes, it may be a little more expensive than the supermarket version, but I for one would rather buy a little less but fresh and flavoursome, whilst supporting local independent businesses.

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Plant P lant things things Trees, house plants, flowers.

Whatever you can. Let’s try and keep our precious bees fed over the summer by planting as many wildflower seeds as we can. Encourage your local council to join in with schemes to turn parks and roadside verges into bright swathes of colour.

D Do oy your our llittle ittle bit bit We can’t all invent a machine to clean the seas or develop a formula for turning plastic into nutritious plant food (the dream!) but we can all make a difference and our combined force can do some good.

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Technology sends availability in the opposite direction, of course, with online gambling having become commonplace over the last few years. It is now, by far, the most widely-used way of gambling, with online accounts making up two-thirds of the total betting industry income last year according to statistics published by the Gambling Commission.

The ban on credit cards will apply to all gambling products both online and offline, save for lotteries run for good causes. Even those lotteries, including the National Lottery, will be subject to tougher safeguards, particularly with regard to vulnerable people, and will only be available on credit cards in supermarkets and newsagents if bought with other products.

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Refreshed after a six-month break from the game, the recently turned 47-year-old took over as manager of Cirencester Town at the start of December.

And the ‘new manager bounce’ kicked in immediately following his appointment because the club won their next five games.

Four of those were in Southern League Division One South, a run that helped the club move into the top half of the table.

Getting out of Division One South and back into the Premier Division is one of the club’s driving ambitions.

That may be difficult this season as only the champions of the 20-strong division are guaranteed promotion, with the next four teams playing off at the end of the campaign to determine who will accompany them to the next level.

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H Hitting itting tthe he ttarget arget The new year is only a month old but, in sporting terms, it’s already shaping up to be a memorable one for so many reasons. And there’s more to come, much more, with the highlight for many – the Olympic Games in Tokyo – just under six months away.

Gloucestershire has a proud record when it comes to the Olympics and among the very best from this county is Ian Coley, who went to the Olympics not once, not twice, but six times.

The 72-year-old Coley’s speciality was shooting and he coached and managed Great Britain teams with the two big highlights at the sporting spectacular coming in 2000 and 2012 when Richard Faulds and Peter

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season is just to finish as high as we can,” added Brough. “If we can get into the play-offs that would be fantastic.”

Former Cheltenham Town star Brough, who was helping out with some coaching at Hellenic League Premier Division Lydney Town last season, knows what it takes to win promotion to the Wilson stormed to gold medal success.

In 2013 Coley was awarded an MBE for services to shooting.

F Fallon allon ttakes akes a aim im Fallon Sherrock, who captured the imagination of the darts world and beyond when she took the PDC World Championships by storm at the back end of 2019, will be showing off her talent in Cheltenham in February.

The 25-year-old will be taking part in the Cheltenham Darts Masters, which this year is taking place on Friday 21st February at the Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse.

World number one Michael van Gerwen, two-times Grand Slam of Darts winner Gerwyn Price and King of Bling Bobby George will also be present at what has

Premier Division of the Southern League because he was in charge when Cinderford Town won what was then the Division One South and West back in 2015/16.

That title success coupled with Brough’s playing pedigree – he played more than 200 Football League games – were obviously reasons why Cirencester chairman Steve Abbley was so keen to bring him to the Corinium Stadium following the departure of Charlie Griffin.

And while it’s a big job, Brough says he has been given “no deadline” as far as getting the club back into the Premier Division is concerned.

“We agreed that my position at the club will be reviewed at the end of the season – I haven’t got a contract – but if we can get some good results I’m hoping we can sort something out before then because I want to start planning for the future,” he said.

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L Lisowski isowski rright ight on on cue cue Jack Lisowski is looking forward to spending a few days in Gloucestershire.

That may sound slightly odd when you consider he lives in Cheltenham but these days the 28-year-old is away much more than he is at home. That’s because he’s one of the rising stars in the world of snooker and as such travels pretty much to all parts of the globe to pursue his chosen sport.

Lisowski is competing in the Coral World Grand Prix at the Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse from 3rd-9th February.

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Home for Voisey is Stow-onthe-Wold Rugby Club, a club with a proud history and one that continues to more than hold its own in Southern Counties North.

Voisey joined the club at the start of last season and took over as club captain at the start of the current campaign.

And as rugby club captains go, they don’t come much more experienced than 34-year-old Craig Voisey.

The one-time England Counties, Rotherham and Moseley prop – he can play on either side of the scrum – has played in Kenya, Canada, Uganda, Bahrain, Italy, France and Spain among other countries and enjoyed every minute of it, but he insists there is something special about running out for home games with Stow-on-the-Wold.

“In terms of vista, it’s hard to find anything that matches what Oddington Road can offer,” he told The Local Answer.

And it’s not just the setting that appeals to Voisey, who played full-time rugby for about a dozen years.

“It’s a great club and we’ve got some really talented young players coming through,” he added.

And the articulate Voisey is clearly proving a very good role model for that next generation.

“It’s all about them, I’ve had my time,” he said. “I’m happy to play anywhere in the forwards – front row, second row or number eight.

“I’ll play wherever I’m needed, we’ve got such good youngsters, it’s far more important that they play in the positions they want to play.”

Voisey admits that he has plenty to say on the pitch – “I do

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talk a lot, it was the rugby environment I was brought up in,” he said – but he says he’s not a screamer and shouter.

“I try to encourage the younger players,” he said. “If I see something happening on the pitch I will pass on that information.”

And while clearly a leader, Voisey does not lead out the team on matchdays.

“We share the captaincy around, we give it to quite a few of the younger players,” he explained. “Jim Wood, Elliot Lockey, Ben Collett and Harry Gayden have all captained the side this season.”

They’re all learning from Voisey, who in turn learned his rugby in Bristol back in the day.

Gordano was his local club and he was obviously pretty good because at the age of 14 or 15 he was picked up by Bath Academy where he played alongside the likes of Nick Abendanon.

He enjoyed cutting his teeth at Bath Academy. “We had a good team,” he said. “It was tough but it was good fun.”

He also had a brain as well because he went off to Swansea University for three years to study politics while at the same

time continuing his rugby education by playing not only for the university but also Bridgend.

From there he went over to Ireland where he played for Belfast Harlequins as well as a few games for Ulster before heading back over the Irish Sea to play for Rotherham and then Moseley. Both those clubs were in the Championship, a hard, uncompromising division where no quarter is ever asked and certainly none given.

But while it was rough and tough – and it doesn’t get any tougher than in the front row – Voisey, who these days works for a large schoolwear wholesaler, had an absolute ball.

“Being a full-time rugby player is a very easy way of life,” he said. “As a professional you are very well looked after, everything is done for you.

“You wake up, eat, go to the gym. You might do a bit of coaching, then you train.

Physically it might be hard but it’s not very taxing, there’s a lot of time for coffees! The training is intense but you get a lot of time off in the summer, it’s a good way to earn a living.”

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