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S Simple imple rresolutions esolutions for for 2022 2022 Many of us make resolutions and sadly fall into the trap of not keeping them up after our initial dedication. Perhaps this is the year not be too hard on ourselves; in 2022, set simple, achievable goals, and don’t feel guilty if on occasion you fall short.
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B Bringing ringing b baby aby home home 2022 is upon us and this year I am planning to focus on the first year of baby’s life – taking a look at the developmental stages, common problems and joyful moments that fill the first year of the life of new parents (and extended family) when a new baby arrives. Considering ‘the first baby’ as a topic, please feel included if you are welcoming subsequent children into the family – the more the merrier! So, let’s start at the very beginning – that’s a very good place to start. When baby comes home, everything changes. Suddenly you are living to a schedule and it is not yours! There are feeds to prepare and monitor, nappies to check, and sleep to achieve.
E Establish stablish b boundaries oundaries The first month is usually filled with visitors and loved ones wanting to meet the new arrival and welcome them into the world. Life can get a little overwhelming, which is why I always recommend establishing some boundaries around your time and energy. Decide when is good for you to receive visitors, or indeed visit others, and refuse to be
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coerced to fit in with other people’s plans. By creating strong boundaries from day one, you will actually help others to support you in the best way possible. Establishing new relationships and new family dynamics when parents become grandparents and the ’kids’ become the parents can bring up all sorts of family ‘stuff’, and everyone’s feelings will have to be addressed. I highly recommend taking the time to get together and talk through the new roles, to share how you might be feeling, and be willing to be vulnerable, as this allows everyone to be fully heard and supported as they navigate the inner and outer changes that are happening. Becoming a parent is a huge transition as you adjust from living for yourself to living for another human. It can be exhausting, stressful and scary – and as always in my columns, I want to check in with your mental health. How are you feeling, honestly? Do you feel you can’t share how you feel for fear of judgement? To advertise call 01242 510500
If If you you are are struggling, struggling, speak speak to to a professional professional If you experience any of these emotions, please talk to your health visitor, midwife or GP – you are not the only one and they can ensure you are getting all the support you need. As someone who lived through severe postnatal depression, it is somewhat of a mission for me to ensure that all new parents have adequate mental health support throughout their parenting journey. It’s also important for me to encourage you to enjoy these first few days and weeks. You have welcomed a new member of your family into the world and it’s a very exciting time. Everyone says it, but this first stage will fly by, so soak up every little moment, take all the photos and videos you want, and look forward to the adventure of your life! Next month, I will talk about the best ways to save your sanity when you feel like the world is going mad. Until then, congratulations on your new arrival and let’s make this year one to remember! Page 11
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Poor Brandy, the 7-year-old golden retriever, had been looking peaky for several days. Her owners thought she was initially showing her age, but as her appetite dwindled to nothing and she showed an increasing reluctance to get off her bed, they knew something was up. They duly took her in to see one of my colleagues who examined her carefully, noted she was running a fever and felt there was something abnormal to be felt in her tummy. My colleague performed an ultrasound and noted a significant swelling of her uterus, which had filled with fluid.
A ssevere evere infection infection of of the the womb womb This was a classic presentation of a Pyometra – a severe infection of the womb. The fluid that could be seen on the scan was pus and without emergency surgery, Brandy would become septic and die. She was transferred to our main surgery and started on intravenous antibiotics and fluids to stabilise her. Less than two hours later she was being wheeled into surgery where I performed an ovario-hysterectomy, carefully removing her infected uterus and ovaries. Having been a vet for nearly 25 years, I’ve lost count of the number of dogs I have performed this surgery on, but it is a procedure that, in this circumstance, gives me a lot of pleasure. I know that I can take a very sick dog, a dog that may look like it’s at death’s door, and rapidly cure them of a life-threatening condition, returning them to rude health, often within 24 hours. Brandy must have felt better, as by the following morning she had eaten several bowls of food and was barking to be given extra helpings and go for a walk, something she hadn’t done for days. She went home less than 24 hours after being admitted, on antibiotics and pain relief, and was expected to make a quick, full recovery. Pyometra is a common condition in older, female dogs that have not been neutered. Sadly, we don’t always get the happy outcome we did for Brandy. Neutering will obviously prevent this condition, as well as having other health benefits such as reducing the risk of mammary cancer. If you are unsure as to whether neutering is right for your dog or at what age it is most appropriate for your particular breed of dog, have a chat to your vet. Preventative neutering is also a lot cheaper than emergency surgery!
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Valuing V aluing sstaff taff at at National National Star Star Award-winning disability charity National Star is launching a New Year recruitment drive for staff to join its team in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Ullenwood. National Star employs more than 1,000 staff, many of whom are experts in their field and include healthcare staff, tutors, therapists and specialist professionals including teams in finance, marketing, fundraising, HR and facilities management. Around 10 per cent of the charity’s current workforce has a disability. As well as running National Star College, a highly successful specialist college at Ullenwood, the charity also operates long-term living accommodation for people with disabilities in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
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Recently named ‘Team of the Year ’ at the SoGlos Business Awards 2021, the charity has just announced a generous 5% pay increase for all staff from January 2022. In addition, all new staff will be welcomed with a bonus of up to £250, upon successful completion of their probation.
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Add to this a health cashback scheme to help pay for potentially costly health and wellbeing treatments, a free staff minibus that picks up from key locations in Cheltenham and Gloucester, a Cycle to Work scheme and money off high street retailers and family attractions, National Star is showing its commitment to its staff.
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Training and development is done well at National Star. Many staff join the team with little or no experience in care and support, joining from other roles in retail, hospitality and more. 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. 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? If you are interested in finding out more, you can view National Star ’s latest vacancies at www.nationalstar.org/jobs
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S Small mall hinges hinges o open pen b big ig d doors oors As we enter a New Year, with good intentions and a plan to get fitter, healthier and happier, I hope you’ve taken time to reflect on the year gone by. What health, fitness or wellness habits have you added to your life in 2021? What positive changes did you make, whose impact, slow as it may seem, will pay dividends down the line? Sometimes we’re so wrapped up in the future and what we want to achieve that we lose sight of how far we have come and how much we have achieved in the present. It’s easy to fall into the whole “New Year, new me” cliché at this time of year – everything and everyone around us seem to be focused on new beginnings.
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22 22 JANUARY JANUARY THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES If you like music and guitars you will love this show! Truly sensational and captivating to all, this incredible show will blow your mind. Whatever genre of music you like, from Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin to Brian May, Slash and many more – this dynamic show has it all! 7.30pm. Tickets £18-£26. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org 23 23 JANUARY JANUARY PET PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP
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26 JANUARY AN INTIMATE EVENING OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR FILM WITH THE CARDUCCI QUARTET A concert showcasing the emotional turbulence of Shostakovich’s Eighth string quartet and the intimate sound world of Philip Glass’s ‘Mishima’ quartet alongside other familiar classical works from the world of film and television. 7pm. Tickets £12 (£8 students/NUS). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 27 JANUARY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: LEOPOLDSTADT A passionate drama of love, family and endurance. At the beginning of the 20th century, Leopoldstadt was the old, crowded Jewish quarter of Vienna. But Hermann Merz, a factory owner and baptised Jew now married to Catholic Gretl, has moved up in the world. We follow his family’s story across half a century, passing through the convulsions of war, revolution, impoverishment by Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. 7pm. Tickets £16.50 (£14.50 conc, £12.50 students). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk
28 JANUARY JIVE TALKIN’ Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show. As with the original band, Jive Talkin’ is a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Maurice and Barry Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack taking on the role of Robin Gibb. They are supported musically by a four piece band with guitar, violin, cello and drums. 7.30pm. Tickets £18£26. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. www.rosestheatre.org THE SHIRES – ACOUSTIC Gorgeous country duo return to the Subs after their dazzling sold-out show here in October. Get onboard quickly to make sure you get to see them this time (or again!). 8pm. Tickets £26.50-£28.50. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk 29 JANUARY MIND BODY SPIRIT SHOW Over thirty fantastic exhibitors: 1-1 readings, holistic therapies, massage, crystals, arts and crafts, healthy living products. Talks and workshops on spiritual, holistic and self-help subjects. Demonstration of mediumship.
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1 FEBRUARY SIMON KEMPSTON A unique talent performing thoughtprovoking, evocative original songs in a wonderfully intimate setting. Simon’s beautifully crafted, folk-tinged material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar work, an exciting blend of the folk-baroque, blues and classical styles, and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. 8.30pm. Tickets £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org 3-6 FEBRUARY 2022 PANTO – DICK WHITTINGTON Promenade Productions present their traditional family panto Dick Whittington, the story of the boy from Gloucestershire who sets out to find fame and fortune in London. Performances Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 12pm and 4.30pm. Tickets £16 (adults) and £12 (children) from the box office at Cheltenham Playhouse – 01242 522852 or online: www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk 4 FEBRUARY THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN – HOW SWEET IT IS This stunning live show combines first class music with slick choreography
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11 FEBRUARY TIM EDEY Tim Edey has toured the world and recorded with most of the major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music. He is now a name on the world stage in his own right after 20 years of very hard work, and consequently he is rated by many to be one of the world’s finest ever melodeon and guitar players in folk and contemporary acoustic music! 8pm. Tickets £12-£14. Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundialtheatre.co.uk 12 FEBRUARY ‘FROM THE GROUND UP’ SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL Come to St Philip’s & St James’ Church, Cheltenham from 10am-5pm to explore and learn about the things you can do to make an eco-difference in your home, business/work, life and community. This family-friendly festival will feature stalls, workshops, talks, pledge wall, an art competition, community corner and more... Search for @ftgu.festival on Facebook for all the latest information. AN EVENING WITH SIR GEOFF HURST In this evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup winner, listen to Sir Geoff reminisce on his
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Sheppard Sheppard family family are are a winning winning team of of leading leading sporting sporting ttalent alent team There is no shortage of ambition in the Sheppard family. Teenage sisters Kaitlyn and Chloe are aiming high – very high – but if hard work and dedication counts for anything there is every chance that they will realise their dreams. And those dreams are to compete in the Olympic Games, something that many young sportsmen and women aspire to but very few achieve. What potentially sets Tewkesbury School pupils Kaitlyn and Chloe apart – they live in Pamington just outside Tewkesbury – is that they are part of a family that knows what it takes to reach their sporting goals. Kaitlyn, a runner, and Chloe, a rower, are following in the footsteps of their dad Kevin, a top-level sportsman who competed for Scotland in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, while mum Sarah is still a very decent runner with Cheltenham Harriers. Kevin doesn’t do much running these days, he is massively into his indoor rowing hence Chloe’s involvement in the sport, but at the age of 42 he remains superfit and is watching on with pride as his daughters pursue their own journeys in their chosen sports.
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And some journeys they are on too with 17-year-old Kaitlyn having won the English Schools’ Championships and the England under-20 championships at 3,000 metres in 2021 while Chloe, who is just 16, has already been earmarked as one for the future by British Rowing who have put her in their world class start programme. “Chloe is six feet tall and has long levers,” said Kevin, “she’s got a high level of fitness.” What makes Chloe’s success all the more remarkable is that she only got into rowing because her dad had an indoor rowing machine in the garage during lockdown. “I had a go and I liked it,” said Chloe, who is also a very talented runner. “I’ve started going on the water and it’s going well. “I don’t know why I’m good at it. You need to be tall and strong and I’m 6ft, it kind of works! “Hopefully I’ll be competing in the Olympics some day.” But while Chloe is relatively new to her chosen sport, Kaitlyn has been running pretty much all her life. “She started running when she was about five,” said Kevin. “She’s always been good. She’s got her Great Britain junior vest and she’s won some big races. “She’s a bit of an all-rounder, she’s good across multiple distances. She’s a good 3k runner but she pulled out a really quick 1,500 metres a few months ago , which shows her potential.” So is she better than her dad? “Oh yes,” said Kevin, “she’s better than me. She’s ranked in
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the top five in the country for her age group across all the distances. When I went to the Commonwealth Games I was ranked 153rd.” And while Kaitlyn is obviously working hard towards her Alevels, she is also very focused on her running. “I would like to run for Great Britain frequently,” said Kaitlyn, who is supported by Gloucestershire-based sporting charity CASS & Friends. “The Commonwealth Games is obviously something I’d love to be chosen for and then hopefully the Olympics.” And she’s certainly working hard. “I train every day of the week,” said Kaitlyn. “I just enjoy running, it’s my favourite sport, I like running on the track and I enjoy crosscountry.” Full story online.
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M Magical agical Alpine Alpine m memories emories As a car-mad youngster in the 1970s, I followed motor sport avidly, not least the International Championship for Manufacturer s that included the Monte Carlo Rally. Almost exactly 51 year s ago, 1971’s event was fought out, between Alpine’s chic French-blue A110s, Lancia’s Fulvias with their unforgettable ‘angry bee’ exhausts, and works Por sches and Datsuns, on the Alpes-Maritimes ’ snowy mountain roads. Those now-legendary rearengined coupés inspired a lifelong fascination for the little Dieppe-built road rockets. And Renault’s recent revival of the Alpine A110 coupé for road and track, plus Alpine’s participation The Local Answer
in 2021’s F1 championship, got me recalling 1971’s rally. Back then, I followed the Alpines’ wins through the pages of ‘Autosport’, ‘Motor Sport’ and BBC TV coverage. Oh, to have shivered atop the Col de Turini’s snow banks as formations of giant-killing Alpines power-slid past in a blaze of Cibié spotlights and tyre-thrown ice flurries. How about the Alpes-Maritimes for a future road trip? Check!
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