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W elcome Welcome ttoo O ctober October Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Gloucester Day last month! We had a great, socially-distanced day and raised just over £300 for Vale Wildlife Hospital! We still have quite a few tombola prizes left over, so we’re hoping to run another stall at the Patesians Sports & Social Club Christmas Fair at the end of November. Details of this event can be found in our online What’s On section. In this month’s Parenting & Guardianship article, Roberta Smart shares her favourite autumnal delights, like woodland walks and crunching fallen leaves. Julia Smith helps us to prepare our gardens for a colourful spring with her October gardening tips. Roger Downes contemplates whether money is indeed the root of all evil in his Money Matters column. And Louise Williams looks at what you can forage at this time of year in her Save the Planet article, along with a bonus fruity cupcake recipe! Have a great month!
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A Arthur rthur o orr M Martha? artha? Back in the late 90s, Ford brought out a new car, a sporty looking, small two-door coupe called the Puma. It was nippy, it handled brilliantly and looked (and I hate to use this word to describe a car) cute. I wanted one, but never owned one. I test drove a couple of used models, but never took the plunge. Possibly because of the practicality (in fact, it had a rather large boot for the car, but a tiny back seat) but mainly because when they were older, they had a tendency to shed weight. By rusting. A lot.
F Ford ord h have ave rresurrected esurrected tthe he P Puma uma n name ame Fast forward to today and Ford have resurrected the Puma name, if not the ethos behind the original. And to be honest, that didn’t sit well with me. The original: a two door sporty coupe. The modern version: a small mild-hybrid SUV with a 1.0 Ecoboost engine. So why reuse the name? I wasn’t convinced but in fact, when it arrived there were similarities. Not in the basics – doors, engines, ride height, etc. but there are some similarities in the lines. Remove the bottom 15 inches of the car and, from the front, it looks like a Puma. The lights in particular were reminiscent of the 90s original. Inside it was quite impressive – Ford’s usual sprinkling of tech and nice materials, albeit with an engine I wasn’t convinced by, but with a gearbox that was willing to give it a go. The cabin was comfortable and big enough for four without any cramped conditions – one up on the original. It handled The Local Answer
relatively well – some roll in the corners but, given its height, nothing unacceptable and in general it was nice to drive.
It It holds holds its its own own against against tthe he ccompetition ompetition While you simply can’t compare it to the old Puma, it is, in its own right, a lovely car and I think it holds its own against the competition from the other major manufacturers. But it doesn’t stand out. I’m not sure whether I’d buy one, but I couldn’t say I wouldn’t. There was nothing I didn’t like and everything was perfectly acceptable, but for almost £27k, I think I want a little more. Onto the engine. It’s slightly at odds with my self-confessed petrol head persona, but I’m interested in finding a hybrid that can win me over. Here’s my issue – there are almost too many options. Petrol, diesel, mild hybrid, self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid, full EV – and of all these, I’m most confused by the mild hybrid, of which this Puma was one. To advertise call 01242 510500
You can’t plug it in and you can’t run it in pure EV mode, so all the mild hybrid system seems to do is recover energy from the brakes to assist when you need to put the power down. But in doing so, the brakes are quite harsh. Lift off the accelerator and you physically start to slow down – not just coast, but actually brake.
The The hybrid hybrid engineering engineering should should h have ave delivered delivered more m ore My other bug-bear is that personally, I’d expect a 1.0 Ecoboost engine to deliver me somewhere in the mid 40s on mpg, which this one did. But surely the hybrid engineering should have delivered more than what I would expect from the engine anyway? I don’t know. Maybe I’m being a bit harsh – hence the headline. I don’t really know if this works, but at the same time I really liked the car. I’ll be reviewing the Kuga plug-in hybrid soon. Maybe it will begin to make sense then. Hopefully. Page
Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl’s
POLICE & CRIME PLAN for the next 18 months and beyond
A plan that is more than just a policy for policing Last month marked the publication of my fifth Police and Crime Plan, or at least the fifth time I have reviewed and refocussed my vision of how I want Gloucestershire Constabulary to operate and how I see community safety being delivered in partnership with other agencies and local communities, across the county. Any plan has to keep pace with changes in the prevailing circumstances. Now, as we adjust to the harshest and most severe crisis in living memory, our ability to adapt is greater than ever.
A service that is equitable for all The arrival of Covid-19 has brought with it unprecedented challenges. That is why my Police and Crime Plan for the next eighteen months reflects this moment in time. Of course, it is about policing, but within its wider brief is the need to deliver a service that is equitable for all. It is a document that sets out the six priority headings and beneath them my vision for a service that recognises past inequalities and strives to remove those that still exist; that looks to build on its relationship with Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, fully cognisant of the impact of Covid-19 and the anguish triggered by events in America.
PCC Martin Surl at the launch of a police animal welfare scheme, supporting his updated priority – A Compassionate Approach.
I advocate a partnership approach that harnesses a sense of local pride, local ingenuity and local enterprise. An approach that identifies opportunities and strengths and mobilises the county to regenerate as one and which, I believe, should recognise the importance of the voluntary and community sectors – as I have always done and will continue to do so for as long as I am in office. The hallmark of a county force is its ability to gain the trust and build relationships with its local communities, by tackling what matters most or in times of emergency. What they are not
equipped to deal with, they triage out to specialist units, just like the local GP. Gloucestershire may be small but the mission we must set for ourselves is to unleash its potential. That is why our fundamental aim has to be to make every contact involving the Constabulary and the public count, because every contact is an opportunity to build a future we want and of which we can be proud.
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You can read Martin Surl’s refreshed Police and Crime Plan in full at: https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/policecrimeplan2020 You can read more about the challenges facing the police in PCC Martin Surl’s annual report online: https://www.gloucestershire-pcc.gov.uk/reports For a printed copy, email the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner at PCC@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk or call 01452 754348
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Introverts Introverts and and extroverts extroverts in in sschool chool and and the the workplace workplace Personality is defined as the qualities of our character and behaviour, the characteristics that make up the type of person we are. It is thought of as being formed by various factors, including the people we grow up around, life experiences and genetics. There are many theories to personality and lots of different labels to describe what a person is like, but two of the main traits are described as ‘introvert’ and ‘extrovert’. Introverts are usually seen as quiet and introspective. They enjoy a night in at home where they can recharge their batteries away from others. At the opposite end of the scale, extroverts are seen as more outgoing and chattier. They gain their energy from being around other people, and like to socialise.
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require skills in negotiating and selling, whereas introverts are more interested in work that they can get on with on their own, and perhaps roles that deal with machines and technology rather than being face-to-face with people.
D Diversity iversity m makes akes u up p ag good ood tteam eam Whether in the classroom or work environment, it’s the diversity of people that makes up a good team – including different personality types. H a v i n g a v a r i e t y o f c ha r a c t e r s then means people can play off each other’s strengths by working on the aspects they are competent in, and learn and improve from others’ skills. Even though personality traits are seen as stable and fixed, personality is not always clear cut and can change depending on our environment, circumTo advertise call 01242 510500
stances or social company. For instance, a child who appears quiet in class, who is nervous about answering questions in front of their peers, may attend a drama group at weekends where they feel more free to express themselves. Similarly, the person in the office who is always talking loudly and making jokes may act calmer and more reflective when they go home to their family.
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October’s October’s aautumnal utumnal delights delights October heralds the beginning of autumn and I couldn’t be more delighted! It’s been quite a year and we have been through so much. Now things are starting to settle a bit I think it is time to turn our attention to joy and delight once again. The Danish philosophy of Hygge offers us a chance to slow down and enjoy the little things: drinking a hot chocolate, wrapped up in snuggly jumpers, reading a book or watching a movie under a blanket, in a room lit by gorgeous scented candles and, if you are lucky, a roaring fire.
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It’s the time to delight in the crunch of walking through fallen leaves in the park, the woods or simply on the school run in the morning. What about a spontaneous trip to the beach at half term where you skim stones and walk on sandy shores? Take the time to create wonderful moments of togetherness that we so sorely need, especially this year. I think families need each other more than ever, in a deeply soulful way, as we have navigated so much change and challenge during the year. October is a great time to look at changes in the home; new decor, new bedding maybe, a new colour scheme or even transforming a room into something completely different. Change is in the air as we say goodbye to summer and prepare to welcome winter once again. Creating a haven in To advertise call 01242 510500
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C Celebrate elebrate g good ood ffriends riends a and nd ffamily amily right right now now Why wait until Christmas to have a celebration when you can simply celebrate good friends and family right now? Zoom is still a great way to connect with those we can’t see in person and Zoom parties can be a lot of fun, especially if everyone dresses up and prepares snacks and drinks to virtually share. Yes life is very different in 2020 but I want to invite you to get as close as you can to your people, physically, emotionally virtually or simply in thought, and really love those who are important to you. Never underestimate the power of love to travel to those you most adore, and make them feel good. After all, it’s a kind of magic! Page 11
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IIt’s t’s Slovenia Slovenia ((not not S Slovakia!) lovakia!) October is a good time for visiting Slovenia, one of the first republics formed during fragmentation of the former Yugoslavia – just don’t confuse it with the similarly sounding and not-so-distant Slovakia! In autumn, summer’s high season is over, yet there’s still a good chance of holidayfriendly weather before winter arrives – not least in the beautiful Julian Alps of the country’s north-western corner. Visiting Slovenia for the first time, everyone, it seems, heads for Ljubljana’s photogenic bridges, traffic-free centre, Baroque-Vienna Secession architecture and medieval hilltop castle. Drive north-west from the capital for an hour more and you reach Bled – home of Slovenia’s ubiquitous kremna rezina cream cakes – on its aquamarine lake with fairy-tale island. There, up 99 steps, visit ruddy-roofed St Mary’s Church, ring the famous wishing bell and enjoy moreish sweet or savoury potica pastries at Potičnica.
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Fabulous F abulous foraging foraging finds! finds! If you’re anything like me, this time of year will bring you great joy as you can easily supplement your weekly food shop with some foraging! We don’t go on a dog walk without a bag in my pocket ready to fill with the delicious wild fruits and berries we spot on our walks. The glinting of a shiny purple blackberry is so exciting for the kids too, it’s lovely to get them involved. With no plastic packaging or air miles involved, foraging is a very eco-friendly way of adding to your fridge or larder. Here are just a few things you can find in hedgerows and what you can make with them. Foraging is something you can do all year round but I’ll focus on what you can find in autumn. B Blackberries: lackberries: jams, cakes, tarts, pies, wine and my very own blackberry and apple crumble cupcakes on my blog Pink Pear Bear. Hawthorn Hawthorn berries: berries: they make great wine, apparently! Sloes: Sloes: these sharp purple berries are no good for eating but are particularly good for infusing into gin! Rosehips: R osehips: infuse into syrup for flavouring food, but be sure to remove the inner seeds first. Elderberries: Elderberries: crumbles, tarts, jams and pies. Hazelnuts: Hazelnuts: if you can beat the squirrels! You can use them in pies, make hazelnut butter or chocolate and hazelnut spread, The Local Answer
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This is by no means an extensive list and you can do proper foraging courses, which are so fun. The one thing I wouldn’t ever attempt without expert g ui d an ce i s m us hr o om foraging as that can be fatal if you get it wrong. Remember, if you’re ever in doubt, don’t pick it – it’s better not to risk getting poorly. Have you been inspired to go out and forage? Why not have a go at making my recipe below with your foraged finds!
Blackberry B lackberry and and apple apple crumble crumble cupcakes cupcakes Ingredients for the cupcake mixture: 170g/6oz butter (or margarine/coconut oil); 170g/6oz caster sugar; 170g/6oz selfraising flour; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; blackberries; 4 large apples (we used cooking apples), peeled, cored and grated with the juice drained off. For the crumble topping: 100g/4oz plain flour; 50g/2oz butter, cubed; 50g/2oz sugar (from what I can gather, it should be Demerara sugar but I use caster!) Method: 1.. Pre-heat your oven to 180°C fan (350°F/gas mark 4). 1 2.. Line a muffin tray with cupcake cases and pop four 2 blackberries in each one. 3.. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients. 3 4.. Add the mixture to the paper cases, filling half way. 4 5.. Rub your crumble ingredients together in a bowl until they 5 form rough bread crumb sized chunks. 6.. Add a generous handful of your crumble mix to the top. 6 7.. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a skewer 7 comes out clean. 8.. Cool and enjoy! Eat them on their own or with a dollop of 8 cream or custard! To advertise call 01242 510500
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