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W elcome Welcome ttoo D ecember December The countdown to Christmas is now on! We’ve got loads of festive events in our What’s On section so if you’re looking for something to do in the lead up to the big day, make sure you check out the listings.

If you’ve still got Christmas shopping to do and you are in need of some inspiration, our articles have some great gift recommendations, from garden tools to travel books.

Gill Greenwell has some wonderful tips for decorating your home for the festive season in her Interior Design article, we have a tasty recipe to use up your Christmas leftovers, and Roger Jackson is back with great local sport stories.

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5 Add the chopped turkey and cook for 10 minutes with the lid off.

6 Add the garam masala and paprika and cook for a further 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

7 Add the water, stir together then pop a lid on and cook for a further 12 minutes, remove the lid, add the cashew nuts and cook for a further 10 minutes.

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Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson’s

POLICE & CRIME PREVENTION PLAN ~ 2021-2025

It’s time to put words into action I am immensely proud to be able to present my first Police and Crime Prevention Plan and, as I do, I am reminded of all those people I met during my campaign to become the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gloucestershire. People who shared their views and concerns about policing and crime on doorsteps and at public meetings.

This Plan reflects what I heard whilst campaigning and what I have learned whilst in office.

PRIORITIES • Creating safer communities • Ta ackling violence against women and girls • Strengthening your Constabulary • Ta argeting the causes of crime • Supporting victims and reducing re-offending • Empowering local communities Whilst much of this plan will be related to my vision for policing in Gloucestershire, it should not be forgotten that my role as PCC is wider than simply holding the Chief Constable to account for the performance of the Constabulary, though clearly this is a significant part of the job. The role of PCC includes the commissioning of support services for those who

have been a victim of crime; working with partners to help keep communities safe; and a duty to collaborate with other forces and other emergency services with a view to keeping individuals and communities safe from harm.

I am committed to ensuring that this is truly a living document, and will undertake regular reviews to ensure that the priorities it contains remain fit for purpose and still address the threats, risks and concerns identified by the police, partners and - most importantly - by you who live or work in Gloucestershire.

I am not afraid to say I have learned so much over the last few months and that, even in the time between drafts of this plan, my thinking has evolved. Through consultation, for example, I have heard from members of the public

You can read the Police and Crime Prevention Plan in full here: https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/police-and-crime-plan-priorities For a printed copy, email the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner at PCC@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk or call 01452 754348

who want to see their Constabulary doing all it can to tackle the climate challenge. For this reason, I can say now that I will continue previous commitments to reduce the Constabulary’s carbon footprint and lead the way nationally in being an exemplar ‘green’ force.

It is a huge honour and privilege to be the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire and as your PCC, I am here to listen. I am also here as your representative to hold the Chief Constable to account and to ensure that Gloucestershire continues to be one of the safest places to live and work in the country.

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There is no doubt that if properly used they will be an environmental benefit in terms of zero emissions and air quality improvements.

It is mandatory that riders have a driving licence to use the e-scooters and they must be ridden on the road or cycle paths and not on the pavements. Zwings have put clear instructions on their scooters and in their rental app to show how they should be safely ridden.

Zwings have also ensured that a number of marshals are available to ensure that the equipment is properly and safely used.

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Unfortunately, they have become readily available and retailers are not informing purchasers of the legal limits on their use. And because many users of private e-scooters are children, holding no driving licence or insurance, some residents are rightly concerned about their s a f e t y i f t h e y c o m e a c r o s s j u v en i l e u s e r s w h o ride irresponsibly. I have recently heard of some youths who have caused criminal damage and made their getaway using e-scooters.

Police in Cheltenham have confiscated a number of these private use scooters when they were being used on public land, and I believe that Police in Gloucester are taking a similar approach.

Parents shouldn’t be tempted to buy these devices as presents for children at Christmas. e email: mail: rrichard.cook@gloucester.gov.uk ichard.cook@gloucester.gov.uk

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Lessons Lessons from from lockdown lockdown – why is king king why self-care self-care is As we go deeper into the winter season, amid all the doom and gloom with the continued impact of the pandemic, the energy crisis, and the economic effects of Brexit, looking after ourselves has never been more important.

Are you proactively focusing on your wellbeing or have you gone ‘back to normal’ and ‘business as usual’? Sadly, I’ve started to notice some old habits creeping back, many of them detrimental to our wellbeing.

While travelling across the country recently, I’ve noticed some behaviours and attitudes that resemble pre-pandemic concerns. The most noticeable is people working longer hours to get stuff done and neglecting their wellbeing. The slower pace of lockdown seems like a thing of the past, with many burning the candle at both ends.

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One simple, effective way to reduce stress is to ensure that we take care of ‘number one’.

Remember, you can only be great in all areas of your life and add value to others if you look after yourself first.

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During the lockdowns last year, a lack of self-care was probably the biggest issue many people recognised in themselves as we adapted to the situation. We lost the few things many of us had access to, but possibly took for granted.

A few pints at the weekend; recreational sport and exercise; games night; lunchtime gym; commutes to decompress the day’s work before we got home; access to babysitters to facilitate the odd date night. This definitely focused minds on the importance of self-care and wellbeing, and made us even more grateful when we could get out and about again.

When people first started working from home in large numbers, there was a certain romantic appeal. However, many people struggled with being ‘locked up’ and restricted because they lacked intention and a plan about their self-care and wellbeing.

Through many different posi-

tive interventions, we started realising that we need to be more intentional about taking care of ourselves first (which is not being selfish!). This then better places us to take care of our families, friends, business/ career, clients and the wider community.

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While you may feel like you always have to be switched on when trying to achieve a health or fitness goal, rest, recovery and mental ‘downtime’ are just as important as the activity you take part in, so make sure you factor this into your schedule.

I hope you have an enjoyable and restful time over the Christmas holidays.

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Recognising the efforts of its existing staff, and to attract people to work in care and education, the charity has just announced a generous 5% pay increase for all staff from January 2022.

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In addition all new staff will be welcomed with a bonus of up to £250, upon successful completion of their probation.

Add to this a health cashback scheme to help pay for potentially costly health and wellbeing treatments, a Cycle to Work scheme and money off high street retailers and family attractions, National Star is showing its commitment to its staff.

Training and development is something that is done well at National Star. With a comprehensive induction programme for all staff, through to the chance for people to study towards healthcare and adult care apprenticeships, up to degree level, there are plenty of career development opportunities on offer.

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Not only that but the work is interesting and varied, with care and support workers spending large amounts of time out and about in the local community supporting people with disabilities to live their best life.

A recent staff survey revealed that 96 per cent of staff were proud to work at National Star. Is it time you felt motivated at work again?

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B Beauty eauty advent advent calendars calendars ’Tis the season when lots of the beauty companies pull out all the stops to entice you to purchase their advent calendars. It is a great opportunity to experience different brands which you may have been tempted to buy during the year but, owing to pricing, perhaps only one product.

Advent calendars give you the chance to sample top of the range products, in the hope that after you experience them you will become a regular customer. Frankly, the biggest issue is choice and you’ll need to consider if you prefer skin care ranges or cosmetics (some companies combine the two). These calendars often sell out fast, so be quick if you want to get your hands on one.

L Liberty iberty The famed London Tudor style shop, Liberty created the original beauty advent calendar.

Of course, it is perhaps the most special at £225, but it is beautifully boxed with contents worth £840. If you are feeling lucky, one box contains a golden ticket valued at £5,000 to spend in store – now that would be a fantastic Christmas present!

Men are not forgotten with a calendar at £215, with contents valued at over £620. It contains 25 generous must-have grooming essentials. No doubt a considered purchase, but a very special gift if you can afford it.

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Contents include a great assortment of four Liz Earle items, Ted Baker, four of their own Boots No7 products, plus other well-known names. £2 from each sale goes towards MacMillan Cancer Support, so a worthy gift.

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Their products consist of creamy, easy to apply formulas with a pro-wide brush, ensuring chip resistant lacquers. In fact, you could share this with all your friends – mini bottles are perfect for travel and make great little gifts.

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Also available at Boots for £40, spoil the men in your life with 24 surprises including an eye mask, socks, Nivea skin care and even a bottle opener – this is a fun calendar.

Originally founded in Provence, L’Occitane make beautiful quality products, from fragrant oils and soaps to skin care and hair care. The calendar takes you on a magical journey into Provence with festive classic luxury, and it delivers! Each door contains old favourites plus exciting new treats in skin care, body care and fragrance. £55 gets you £99.50 of value and, without question, highend quality products you would be proud to give as a gift, or sample yourself.

Advent calendars certainly are good value and a special annual treat. Many are only available online so if you want to avoid the rush, why not peruse your favourite brands and see what special treats they have lined up for you this year! Happy Holidays.

Marks M arks & Spencer Spencer This is an annual favourite of mine. If you spend £30 on clothing, home or beauty in store or online, you can purchase their incredible beauty calendar for only £40. Since the retail value is £300, all I can say is “race you there!”

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This year ’s top reads include Monisha Rajesh’s ‘Epic Train Journeys’; ‘Winter Pasture’, Li Juan’s tale of life with Kazakh herders; and Tom Chesshyre’s ‘Park Life: Around the World in 50 Parks’.

Alternatively, explore antiquarian bookseller s for inspiring classic travel reads and the intoxicating bibliosmia of wellthumbed pages imbued with adventure. Here are some of my favourites, with no apology that several tales are from decades ago. They’re all worth the effort of tracking down a copy.

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‘An Alpine Journey’, about the author ’s ski-mountaineering trip across Switzerland. You know a Swissophile? They’ll love it.

From a year before Smythe’s book, and now on four legs, Aimé Félix Tschiffely’s horseback trek from Argentina to New York (‘Tschiffely’s Ride’) documents a venture contemporaneously described as ‘Impossible!

Absurd!’ by the press. Saddle up for a wonderful read.

New York’s Floyd Bennett Field was the start and finish for Post and Gatty’s recordbreaking 1931 airborne circumnavigation, as recounted in ‘Around the World in Eight Days’. What an adventure it was in their tiny singleengine Lockheed Model 5C Vega named ‘Winnie Mae’.

Oh how aviation has changed since then. Check out airline pilot Mark Vanhoenacker ’s exquisite writing in 2015’s ‘Sk yfaring: A Journey with a Pilot’. You’ll never experience air travel the same way again. It’s an enchanting book.

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Captain Edward L. Beach’s ‘Around the World Submerged’, I chose Merlin Minshall’s tale of crossing Europe in ‘Sperwer ’, a Dutch sailing barge.

More than just a great travel book, ‘Guilt Edged’ quickly becomes a gripping spy thriller when the Gestapo tak e an nterest in the trip… Minshall later made the fir st motorcycle crossing of the Sahara. Though impressi ve, that is a short dri ve compared with the epic London to Singapore Land Rover adventure in T im Slessor ’s ‘Fir st Overland’. It was the first travel book I read and remains a favourite.

Whether you enjoy these titles or the latest travel books, look forward to some serious inspiration for 2022’s adventures.

Here’s wishing you a seasonal bon voyage, wherever the pages take you!

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A new new arrival arrival Christmastime celebrates the birth of a baby so what better time to talk about preparations for your new arrival?

Preparing for the birth of your baby – especially if it is your first – is so important, so I wanted to share a few top tips for new mums that I hope you will find useful.

Remembering that all mums are different and you should always do what feels right and good for you, here is a quick list of recommended steps to take to help you get the birth experience you truly want. If there is anything you’re unsure of, be sure to talk to your GP or midwife.

R Rest est In the last four weeks, rest as much as you can. Now is not the time to be redecorating, moving furniture or rushing to complete a project. There will be many sleepless nights ahead, so now is the time to bank some shut eye!

Please take your time to rest and give your body the loving attention it so deserves – you are growing a new human and deserve to be treated like a queen.

Personally, I think this is a great time to do some affirmations, to congratulate yourself on creating and growing a whole human, and allow yourself to feel proud of all you have accomplished.

Fill Fill up up Eat well and enjoy tasty, home-cooked, nutrient-dense foods to really shore up your metabolism and energy stores. If you have been struggling with sickness throughout your pregnancy, remember that just getting some food into you is important – try not to worry too much about how healthy it is. If all you can stomach is ‘beige’ food then don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

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Do you want pain relief, a natural birth, would you like to breastfeed immediately, do you want your birthing partner to cut the cord, do you want the birth time noted?

Preparing for your baby’s arrival is such an exciting time and impossible to plan entirely, so I’ll sum up by saying – take care of yourself, ask questions, make your wishes known and prepare for the ride of your life!

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Whilst the summit focused on how countries were going to deliver an adequate commitment and how quickly they will get there, Money Matters wondered exactly how much it was all going to cost and how we are actually going to afford to get there.

We can all make a contribution, of course we can. Governments will be expected to take the lead, but how much can the Chancellor really afford to commit to the cause when he’s still trying to pay for his furlough scheme and continue to invest in British infrastructure, not least of which is the NHS?

Investors Investors should should insist insist their their money money gets gets iinto nto ssustainable ustainable iinvestments nvestments I think the private sector should be taking the lead. A significant part of the UK’s wealth is generated through Financial Institutions. The amount of money in the City of London is well out of balance with poorer parts of the country, but that’s a different subject. Investors should be insisting that their money gets into sustainable investments. It’s beginning to happen, but it needs to become more widespread to the point of becoming the default approach for investors.

The government has created Green Bonds that individuals can buy and begin to make a difference at a basic level. It needs to do more to provide opportunities for individuals to make a statement in the form of further and better green investments, as well as considering whether tax breaks could support the efforts of individuals or small businesses.

There are some odd tax breaks enjoyed only by the better off in society. Remove them, Mr Chancellor, and replace them with breaks that the majority can enjoy and which might just do some good in the fight to protect the future of the environment.

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2255 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER & 55-7 -7 D DECEMBER ECEMBER CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET This special festive four day event will celebrate local makers and producers at Cheltenham’s iconic pump room.

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Set out on an adventure through the illuminated trees of the arboretum and look out for clues to reunite Father Christmas with his lost reindeer!

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Relaxed sessions available, with adapted trail for those who require additional needs, such as autism.

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2266 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER – 3300 D DECEMBER ECEMBER SPECTACLE OF LIGHT 2021 Discover the new Light Curve and the flickering flames of the Queens garden. Gaze at the sparkling water features and the mesmerising Carpet of Colour. Light beams, lanterns and much much more. Sip festive warmers of spiced mulled wine and sprinkled hot chocolate as you join the magical trail around these wonderful grounds.

Tuck into simple takeaway hot food and delicious donuts from the Castle Terrace. For more details and to book tickets please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk 22-5 -5 DECEMBER DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Please come and see our wonderful display of beautifully decorated Christmas Trees. The decorations have all been handmade by the Church Family, including the young and not so young! Refreshments are available including homemade cake.

Current Covid restrictions will be observed. 3pm-7.30pm. Hucclecote Methodist Church, Carisbrooke Road, Gloucester, GL3 3QP. 4 DECEMBER DECEMBER WINTER WONDERLAND WITH GROTTO A truly magical afternoon of Christmas market stalls, grotto, refreshments and lots of festive fun whilst supporting local charity Heart Heroes.

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Stonehouse Court Hotel, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, Stroud GL10 3RA. 14 14 DECEMBER DECEMBER SANTA’S BEST EVER CHRISTMAS Dotty the Elf thinks Santa is planning a surprise Christmas party, Pompom the Penguin thinks Santa has been making Christmas crackers, and Dasher the Reindeer thinks Santa has got their biggest Christmas tree ever – do you think they’re right? Join Father Christmas and friends in this brand new, festive, interactive adventure! A family show most suitable for 2-7 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa!

10.30am. Tickets £10 (£8 conc). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 17 17 DECEMBER DECEMBER THE KATE’S HOME NURSING CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT Seasonal music, reading and carols with Richard Coxon (Tenor), Imogen Cox (Violinist), Katy Treharne (Soprano)

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BY THE LIGHT OF A STAR Your Christmas starts here! The Saint Cecilia Singers will serve up traditional German Christmas music and audience carols with a warming glass of mulled wine. Finishing with a sparkling world premiere by Andrew Millington, Gloucester Cathedral’s chamber choir will send you home full of seasonal cheer. 7pm. Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, GL1 2LX. Tickets £15/£17 students/U16s free from www.saintceciliasingers.org MAJESTY – A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN “Majesty – a tribute to Queen” formed in 2010 with a passion to pay tribute to the greatest Rock band in the World.

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Peter Peter Kingston Kingston has has been been a major major ffigure igure in in the the county county ffor or decades decades Peter Kingston, ex-rugby player, former rugby coach and onetime PE teacher, is a bit of a legend around these parts.

The now 70-year-old is too modest to say so himself, of cour se, but his is one of the most instantly recognisable names in Gloucestershire.

He was a top drawer rugby player back in the day. Starting off at his hometown club Lydney, he went on to play for Gloucester, Gloucestershire – in the days when playing for the county was a really big deal – and England for whom he won five caps back in the 1970s.

And the former scrum-half built an equally impressi ve CV as a rugby coach once he had hung up his playing boots, including lengthy spells at both Gloucester and with England Schools.

Throw in the fact that he was also a teacher at Pates Grammar School in Cheltenham for a remark able unbrok en 33-year period from 1976 and it’s easy to see why he is so well-known and so well-regarded by so many.

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rugby because these days he is president of Newent Rugby Club, the fiercely ambitious South West One West club.

Kingston’s rugby journey started when he went to Lydney Grammar School at the age of 11.

“That was the fir st time that I pick ed up a rugby ball,” Kingston told The Local Answer.

“In those days there was no mini rugby but I took to it straight away, I don’t know why.

“Before that I was always football mad but then I became rugby mad!”

Kingston made his debut for Lydney’s first team at the age of 18 but no sooner was he in the Lydney side, he was out of it because his studies took him to St Paul’s College in Cheltenham where he trained to become a teacher.

“I played for the college during term-time and then played for Lydney in the holidays,” said Kingston.

But while he was established as the number one number nine at St Paul’s – playing for England under-19s and British Colleges along the way – he found himself out in the midfield when he went back to Lydney.

Not that he had any complaints.

“I used to play outside centre,” he said. “My old teacher John Morris was scrum-half at Lydney. He was captain of the club for 12 year s and was a much better player than me.”

Kingston, meanwhile, would go on to mak e his Gloucester debut in 1974 after spending a couple of seasons with Moseley.

Kingston loved life at Gloucester and what made it even more special was that he played

behind a pack of forwards that was widely regarded as the best in the land.

“The pack was superb, they really did give me an armchair ride,” said Kingston. “Mik e Nicholls and Steve Mills were the hook er s and you also had Mik e Burton, Phil Blak eway, Gordon Sargent and Keith Richardson in the front row.

“Alan Brinn, Jim Jarrett, John Fidler, Steve Boyle and Nigel Jackson were in the second row and then we had Mik e Potter, John Watkins, Dick Smith and John Haines in the back row.

“I’m sure I’ve forgotten some player s but they were a great pack, I don’ t remember any occasion when they were bettered, it wasn’ t difficult to play scrum-half.”

Kingston was never the biggest player but what he lack ed in size he made up for in other areas.

“I was only 10-and-a-half stone but I was quite quick around the fringes,” he recalled. “I was quite quick over 10 or 15 yards.”

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Raven does a nice range of mid-handled tools, which are ideal for sorting out crowded borders where a large fork or spade might damage some plants.

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Here’s to a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year!

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Robins are one of the stars of the Christmas show, and their cheerful song keeps us company and brightens the chilliest days.

At my daughter’s forest school the local robin is a regular attendee; it sits and watches the children digging and disturbing the ground in the hope of spotting something tasty for its lunch, and serenades us during story time.

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The foundries that make the chips therefore suddenly had a lot of capacity and not a lot else on… until makers of smartphones, tablets and laptops suddenly saw demand for their products increase dramatically, as people started working and teaching from home. They got in touch with the foundries and placed orders. Large ones.

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that they had saved money through not going out, not buying new cars (obviously) and not going on holiday.

Automotive manufacturers saw this and quickly picked up the phone to their suppliers, asking to resume production, and quickly. But the foundries had full order books. Their capacity had been taken up by other customers (naturally) and they couldn’t just start up again for the car manufacturers.

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offered around £6k as a partexchange price has now, more than 12 months on, been offered almost £9k for the very same car by the same garage.

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