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sinuous approach to Bhutan’s Paro Airport. Or famously challenging Lukla’s steeply sloping 527m-long runway in Nepal, complete with sheer drops at one end and a rock wall at the other! Nearer home, how about the picturesque valley approach to Category C-rated Innsbruck? Destinations like these deliver amazing experiences for pilots and passengers alike. Spectacular natural surrounds guarantee breathtaking views. Sometimes, however, the built environment adds special magic. Picture, for instance, t h e u n f o r g e t t a b l e a p pr o a c h t o New York’s JFK with its views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline; or the needle-like Burj Khalifa glimpsed through the desert haze after leaving Dubai.

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need no mortal help. Neither did my most enduring in-flight memory. It was a westward sunset view across Northern Canada’s myriad frozen lakes. And it came with the added bonus of being savoured from a Boeing 747 cockpit in the halcyon, pre9/11 days when flight deck visits were still possible. Unforgettable.

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C Cam am a and nd D Dursley ursley a are re tteam eam of of ttennis ennis a aces ces Ges and Judith Walton have been married for nearly 40 years, they serve on the committee at Cam and Dursley Tennis Club and they also play mixed doubles together. It’s that mixed doubles tie-up that may raise a few eyebrows – particularly in the tennis world – because as Ges says: “I think we’re one of the few husband and wife teams who actually play together competitively in the county!” They play for the club’s B team in the Gloucestershire Winter League and Ges, who has been the club’s chairman for the past seven years, said with a chuckle: “It can get interesting at times!” The Waltons played their early tennis in Brunei – Ges taught maths out there for more than six years and Judith worked at the British High Commission – before moving to this part of the world in 1987 when Ges took a job at Rednock School in Dursley.

Shortwood Shortwood tthriving hriving Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely. And while that may be selfevident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they have set up a Development side this season and they also run a couple of age group teams – it only tells half the story. That’s because Shortwood United Football Club have endured a very traumatic recent history, a period that saw the club in dire financial difficulties, which in turn saw them almost go out of business a couple of years ago when they were in the Southern League. Happily, the club are on a much more even keel now – albeit they are playing at a lower level – but those dark days of the last few years are now helping

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Judith joined what was then just Cam Tennis Club pretty soon after, but Ges didn’t join what was his first official club until a while later. Dursley and Cam used to be two separate tennis clubs but joined forces in the 1990s soon after Ges had joined Cam. The club play in Cam off Everlands Road and have three hardcourts – two of which are to shape the club’s new philosophy. “We want to be a communitybased club,” said chairman and treasurer Bill Reay. “For us it’s not about playing at the highest level possible, we don’t pay our players.” “That’s not to say we’re not trying to be the best we can, we are, but it has to be sustainable.”

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floodlit – and they also have a clubhouse. And while Ges is chairman, Judith has quite an important role at the club too because she is the club’s league match secretary and was previously the club secretary. The club have two mixed teams of four who compete in the Gloucestershire Winter League – Phil Morris is captain of the A team and Sue Woodward captains the B team. The club also run three men’s and three ladies’ teams in the Gloucestershire Summer League and also have a mixed team that play in the Stroud League on a Sunday morning. In addition there are men’s and ladies’ over 60s teams which play during the winter months “We’ve got a membership of just under 50,” said Ges, who lives in Dursley, “and a high proportion of them play team tennis.” Full story online. seasons because he is a longstanding outdoor bowls player. These days he plays for Falcon Bowls Club in Painswick which just happens to be the second oldest bowls club in the country.

The T he ccounty’s ounty’s ffinest inest Nathan Lake is blazing a trail for squash in Gloucestershire all around the world. The undisputed county number one has been a professional for the best part of a decade and is a player who can go toe-to-toe with the very best on the planet. He’s very good – he’s enjoyed a world ranking best of 47 – but although he travels all over the globe to play the game he loves, he remains very proud of his Gloucestershire roots. For full versions of all thhese stories and more, please viisit our website: www.thhelocalanswer.co.uk

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C County’s ounty’s 2 2020 020 vvision ision llooking ooking g good ood New year, new hope, and there’s certainly plenty of optimism around Gloucestershire County Cricket Club as they look ahead to 2020. Their reward for an outstanding 2019 is a place in the top flight of county championship cricket for the first time since 2004. And it wasn’t just the fact that they won promotion from Division Two, it was the way that they did it that had so many of their fans purring. “We did it playing the Gloucestershire Way,” said David Partridge, a former player and lifelong supporter who these days is on the club’s executive board. So what exactly is the Gloucestershire Way? “Everyone wants to play for each other,” said Partridge. “Everyone wants to play for the county. If two or three players fail, another two or three will pick it up. “Winning promotion was a complete team performance.” It certainly was. They are a young side and, apart from the final three games when West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was brought in on a contract, they short-term achieved their goal without an overseas player. “The way we won promotion is a huge credit to head coach Richard Dawson and the boys,” said Partridge. And while it was a true team effort, a quick look at the end-of season averages will tell you that one player above all others was key to their success. That player was all-rounder Ryan Higgins who scored more than 950 runs at close on 60 and took 50 wickets with his bustling medium pace at under 24. The soon-to-be 25-year-old joined the club from Middlesex for the start of the 2018 season and Partridge is a big fan. “He embodies the whole Gloucestershire spirit,” said Partridge.

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“He’s a top player and uses his head when he’s playing the game. “He gives it everything and he always seems to find a way whatever the situation in a game, he’s held in very high regard by all the players.” There are sure to be some tough situations for Chris Dent’s emerging side to cope with in 2020 so Higgins will again be a go-to player, but Partridge believes the squad have the tools to survive and eventually prosper at the higher level. “What we’re all about is sustainability,” continued Partridge. “We’re trying to create a squad and a team that can stay in Division One. “It will be a challenge but we’re all thrilled to be back and the ultimate challenge is to compete for the title in years to come.” Establishing themselves in the division and then kicking on won’t be easy of course. “There will be fewer opportunities to score runs and there will be fewer opportunities to take wickets,” continued Partridge. “So when you get those opportunities you have to take them. “But even though we’re a young side, most of them have been playing for a few years, they are mentally tough.” And the powers-that-be at the county were soon improving the squad after they secured promo-

tion in late September. Seam bowling all-rounder George Scott joined from Middlesex, while it was confirmed that Afghanistan leg-spinner Qais Ahmad will be available for the final six four-day games of the season. Ahmad will also be available for the T20 campaign and at just 19 – he won’t be 20 until August – he is certainly an intriguing signing. “Richard Dawson spotted that we needed another spin bowler for the championship,” explained Partridge. “He’s a good player and we identified him as someone we wanted. “We’ll get him playing the Gloucestershire Way, he’ll be important for us.” Partridge, now 65 and a player wit h G louc es te rsh ir e f ro m 1 976 to 1980, talks from the heart when he mentions the Gloucestershire Way. By his own admission he was never the best all-rounder – he batted in the middle order and bowled right-arm medium – but he always knew what he wanted from the game. “I was offered a three-year contract by Worcestershire when I was 20,” he said, “I said ‘no’ because I didn’t want to play for them. “I grew up in Birdlip and I always wanted to play for Gloucestershire. I watched them play as a kid and they were the only team I wanted to play for.” It’s fair to say there is more loyalty in cricket than many other team sports and the Gloucestershire Way is something that Partridge feels passionately about. It was present in his day and it’s clearly still there today. “Ryan Higgins feels it,” said Partridge. “Halfway through his first season with us he told me he felt like ‘one of us’.” Full story online.

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Traditional family pantomime at The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham. Thursday and Friday performances 7pm, Saturday midday and 4.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm. Tickets £11-£16 from Showcase 01242 224144 or online www.bacontheatre.co.uk 18 & 19 19 JJANUARY ANUARY 18 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Rain or Shine Theatre present their fast paced, comic retelling of the classic tale The Wind in the Willows. Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 7pm. £7-£11. Under the Edge Arts, The Chipping Hall, The Chipping, Wotton-underEdge, GL12 7AD. www.rainorshine.co.uk 24-26 JANUARY JANUARY 24-26 CAJUN AND ZYDECO FESTIVAL Back for its 27th year, featuring live performances from Sheryl & Russell Cormier, R.Cajun & The Zydeco Brothers, John Que Saute and The Bearcats Trio. £25-£70. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 25 25 JANUARY JANUARY STROUD VEGAN FAIR Showcasing a fantastic line up of local traders selling everything from delicious plant-based food to ethical clothing, cruelty-free cosmetics to eco household products. Also featuring the Vegan Human Book Library and a programme of talks, demonstrations and hands on workshops. 10am-3pm. £2 entry, accompanied under 14s free. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.thesubrooms.co.uk

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Gloucestershire by Lesley Andrew who has lived and worked in education for the last 30 years. 9am-5pm. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk 6-8 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 6-8 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 15 15 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY TWEEDY PRESENTS THE MISSING COMPANY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES He’s built the set, got the props and booked The Sub Rooms for the show, but there is only one problem – Tweedy has lost all the actors! Together with his friend Monsieur Loyal, the two of them must solve the mystery of the missing actors and also perform the whole show between the two of them. 11am. £11.50-£13.50. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. www.thesubrooms.co.uk

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Festivals F estivals The Stroud Book Festival had its biggest line up of authors and illustrators last year and will be hoping to build on that with the 2020 festival in November. The Site Festival and Open Studios will be hosting a number of exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks from local and national artists in June. The Nailsworth Festival will bring theatre, music and talks to the town in May, whilst the Stroud Theatre Festival returns in early October.

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Chalfest has announced Alexandra Burke and The Blockheads as two of the acts set to headline the day on Saturday 18th July. The Wotton Blues Festival will bring some of the best classic rhythm and blues artists to the town in September, and the Nibley Festival will also be entertaining audiences in early July.

The Cotswold Playhouse already has a host of plays lined up for 2020, including two productions by the Cotswold Players – ‘Babes in the Wood’ and ‘Nell Gwynn’. Theatre company Kick in the Head will be bringing ‘Choice Grenfell’ and ‘Fagin?’ to the Playhouse in February and April respectively. Full story online.

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In the second Frozen instalment, Elsa (Idina Menzel), Anna (Kristen Bell), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Olaf (Josh Gad) journey to an enchanted forest in a quest to find the origin of Elsa’s icy powers, following a mysterious voice that calls out to her. While it’s hard to beat the plot twist of Hans’ villainy of the first film, the sequel’s plot packs in enough of a punch to keep children and adults alike on their toes. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee return along with the majority of the first film’s creative team, which is most likely what keeps the original flame (or snowflake, in this case) alive. In short – Frozenmania has returned. ‘Frozen II’ stands tall as one of Disney’s greatest sequel successes. Could it be that the franchise powers that be have mastered the sequel? Full review online.

by Aeham Ahmad In 2013, a video was posted on YouTube of Aeham Ahmad playing the piano in the ruins of Yarmouk, a suburb of Damascus. This is the story of Aeham’s life. His father was a talented violinist and carpenter who was totally blind, and his family had a renowned music shop. Aeham showed great musical ability and won a place at the prestigious music academy in Homs. Then the bombing began. The family like many others lose everything. Ae ham pu shes a piano out on to the stree ts to escape from the misery, and surrounded by children and neighbours, he plays to them. There is no food and life is unbearable but still he continues to play. The story is heart wrenching but the power of music shines through. Full review online.

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Rachel Rachel Marks Marks discusses discusses her her debut debut novel novel Author Rachel Marks lives in Nailsworth with her husband and fellow writer Gabriel and their two sons. A former primary school teacher, Rachel decided to focus on being a mum when her eldest son was born, teaching once a week alongside running a small photography business. She has always held a passion for writing, but admits at one point becoming a published author felt a long way away. “As I got older,” said Rachel, “it seemed like a bit of a pipe dream. “Then in 2016, my husband received an e-mail about a Curtis Brown three-month novel writing course.” Rachel applied for the course and after submitting her synopsis and 3,000-word opening to her novel, was one of 14 students accepted.

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Since then, Rachel has gone on to pen her first novel, ‘Saturdays At Noon’. The book tells the story of two mismatched adults, Jake and Emily, who meet in an anger management class. “When Emily and Jake first meet,” explained Rachel, “they take an instant dislike to each other.

“But when Emily meets Jake’s son Alfie, Jake is surprised that his little boy, who normally doesn’t like strangers, lights up around her.” ‘Saturdays At Noon’ is due for release on Thursday 6th February but has already received rave reviews from readers who have had a chance to peruse the book early. Rachel added: “It’s terrifying sending your book out into the world and I am overwhelmed by the reviews I’ve got so far. “To hear that people have been touched by it, that it’s made some parents feel understood when in the past they’ve felt judged, that it’s uplifted others, it makes all the blood, sweat and tears worthwhile! “To be honest, it’s surreal and I’m not sure when it will sink in, if ever!” Full story online.

R Rococo ococo Garden Garden set set for for busy busy year year The Painswick Rococo Garden has a vast and storied history. It’s the UK’s only complete surviving rococo garden and is one of the area’s most popular attractions. “The house was built in 1730,” explained Head Gardener Roger Standley, “by Charles Hyett, a lawyer from Gloucester. “When he died his son Benjamin Hyett inherited the grounds and built the rococo garden and all of the follies and buildings in it.” At its peak the garden featured an orchard, vegetable patches, a pigeon house and a plunge pool fed by a nearby spring, but over the years the grounds gradually fell into disrepair Roger continued: “Lord and Lady Dickinson acquired the grounds in the 50s and then

The Red House is one of the most iconic parts of the garden

garden historians started taking interest in it in the 70s, and by the 80s they had persuaded them to start restoring it.” Many of the most iconic parts of the gardens have been restored, including the famous Red House, but work is still

ongoing to develop areas of the garden. A brand new visitors centre has just been given planning permission, and a vineyard has also recently been replanted. “We’ve also planted around 60 to 70,000 new bulbs over the last two years,” said Roger. “Last year was fabulous, we had our highest number of visitors ever,” added Marketing Manager Claire Barnes. “This year we’re hoping for even more, we’ve got some big plans – including more art installations and a painting competition in the summer.” Painswick Rococo Garden reopens for 2020 on Friday 10th January. For more information, visit www.rococogarden.org.uk Full story online.

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M Mindfulness indfulness A wellness and mindfulness approach to life can be applied to our homes too. Take a fresh look at your living space and make it a calm and relaxing place to be. Having enough storage is key, but first make sure to declutter – the postChristmas period is always a good time for this. Edit your wardrobe, sort out your books, only keep toys your children play with, take unwanted toys, clothes, books, etc. to the charity shop or sell them on e-Bay. If it feels too daunting, there is plenty of advice out there to help you. I have a friend who is a wardrobe editor and it’s

amazing how neat and orderly your wardrobe looks after a session with her. My resolution is to sort out those piles of papers and magazines in my office – I’ve been planning to do it for the last three years!

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