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Hello Reader, As we say farewell to the final days of summer and welcome autumn with open arms, we keep our fingers crossed for the Indian summer of last year. This would certainly make up for the 'hit and miss' weather we had during the school holidays! September is once again a time for raising money for charities. Macmillan Cancer Support is holding the world's biggest coffee morning on 25th September. Last year they raised a staggering ÂŁ25,102,796.00. We also wish the very best of luck to the riders of Winchcombe Cycling Club (also incorporating members from Bishop's Cleeve) who are taking part in the annual 'Pedal for Maggie's' event on 26th September. This is a 42 mile ride for all ages, to raise money for people in our area who are battling with cancer. Enjoy the beginning of autumn! Kind regards, Vicky Muller

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Home & Interiors A Stitch In Time While The Sun Shines By Katherine Sorrell tackle each area, and call in an expert if you lack the necessary equipment and skills.

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Maintaining the fabric of your house is a bit of a chore - but keep on top of it and you will reap the rewards, says Katherine Sorrell Keeping a regular eye on your property and repairing it when necessary – especially before winter – is an insurance policy against major problems. It will make life easier in the long run, save money and help maintain the value of your home. As Marianne Suhr, historic buildings surveyor and coauthor of Old House Handbook, says: ‘It really is a stitch in time. Buildings can quickly decline if they are not maintained properly. A missing roof tile can lead to water ingress, then dry rot, death watch beetle and even structural collapse.’ Start by finding out what your home is made of and how it is built, then identify areas of concern. Work out how to

Twice a year, use binoculars to check the condition of your roof and chimney. Look out for general damage, split lead work, loose mortar, missing, slipped or broken tiles or slates and anything else suspicious. From inside your loft, check for evidence of leaks, and examine supporting timbers for signs of deterioration. Brush moss growth off roofs, or fit copper growth inhibitors. Be very careful - it is often better to commission a professional to do roof work.

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Problems with gutters and downpipes cause damp patches, but are often easily remedied. Observe where water is going during heavy rainfall – is it flowing off the roof into the gutters, down the downpipes and into the drains? If not, perhaps leaves, moss or other debris have blocked your rainwater goods, or a joint has come apart, or water is gathering in one area. Patch or weld metal, replace damaged plastic sections and add extra brackets where there is sagging. Clear gutters, downpipes and drains regularly and redecorate metal rainwater goods when necessary.

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The Story of our Roads

to identify exactly the route taken. It looks as if it reached Cleeve Common up Mill Lane. Did the summer roadworks Ogilby gave advice for crossing the common "by in Bishop's Cleeve and an irregular way over Winchcombe leave you a hill a mile in height, frustrated? They also by a beacon on the made me think about the left." The hill is certainly importance of our roads, making me curious to find shown as steep on the map, but a mile high?! out how our local roads Presumably the beacon developed in the past. In this month's article I want stood where the trig to share with you some of point stands today. From the hill the route then my discoveries. dropped down through My investigations started Postlip to Winchcombe. with a fascinating map Here the side roads from 1675 produced by make for interesting John Ogilby as the first reading: Malthouse Lane ever strip map covering to Tewkesbury, Castle the country's major roads. Street to Northleach and His road number 70 shows North Street to Gretton. the route from Gloucester The main route then took to Coventry, which the traveller to Campden fortunately for us passed through Didbrook and through Cheltenham and Ogilby's map of 1675 Snowshill. Winchcombe. It followed inch to a mile map of every In 1759 the Royal Society the present Prestbury county, which was a difficult of Arts offered ÂŁ100 Road to the village but task before the use of for the first accurate one from there it is difficult trigonometry. In 1775 Isaac Taylor submitted his map of Gloucestershire, and although the society decided his map was not accurate enough, we can use it to discover the road network around Bishop's Cleeve nearly 250 years ago. The route from Cheltenham was very different and much longer than today's. It also took the traveller through Prestbury to Southam, then down Southam Lane to Kayte Lane and into the centre of the village along a long lost track from opposite the end of Kayte Lane to St Michael's church. Page 14 To advertise call 07939 802 384 or 01242 500 028 or visit www.bishopscleevemagazine.co.uk

Readers might have noticed today, linking Pamington a remnant of it passing the to Swindon Village. entrance to Bishop's Cleeve By 1775 our local primary school. Church road network had Road is shown as part of evolved over many a road running between centuries, mostly to Stoke Orchard in the West meet the needs of and Cleeve Hill in the East. villagers travelling Much of this is also lost or short distance on foot exists only as a footpath, or by horse. Within e.g. between the railway the next twenty-five line and Woodmancote years this network was (which is not even marked beginning to change on the map). One way significantly into our to Gotherington is shown modern network. The going from Woodmancote reason? The growth of along Butts Lane: the other Cheltenham as a spa is the coffin path which now town and the increase runs through the Homelands in long distance travel. estate. Going west from This will be the subject Gotherington, the road of my next article. shown passing the Elm is - by David Aldred not the A435 but another lost route, barely traceable

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Lovely Lawns by Pippa Greenwood Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition. Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green. Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower. You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass. Compaction is relatively easy

to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould. The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period.

before you attempt to rake it out. Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve.

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Find Out What The Federation Of Small Businesses Can Do For You And Your Business Chris Sweet hosts the “Forum Fortnightly” on Radio Winchcombe, a show which highlights business issues in the area. Last month Chris chatted with Furniture and Interior Makeover Specialist, Celia Perrin. Celia operates from her studio “Wychwood Interiors,” based at Park Farm in Greet. Q. Celia, introduce our listeners to what you do. We specialise in quality, hand painted furniture and other household items. Imagine those special pieces of furniture and accessories of bygone days treated with loving care and creatively re-styled to complement your home environment. We take as much time as necessary to prepare each item, ensuring customer satisfaction, using only natural water based products. We pride ourselves on being aware of different trends and styles, whilst being sensitive to individual customer needs. Q. How did you start your business? I founded my home stylising business just over two years ago. I had previously acquired many years of experience, from rebuilding a 15th century cottage from the ground up, to remodelling my own boutique guest house, small hotel and restaurants. Through this I had gained important insight into what appeals to my clients. I continue to develop much of my business through recommendation and web reviews, from which my work has gained a high reputation.

money, rather than buying new. With expert guidance from my colleague and I, you can enjoy a full day of hands-on furniture painting. From basic to advanced levels, from preparation to accessorising, we will assist you in choosing and restyling your preferred choice of furniture. “One to One” courses start from £80 per person, for small to medium size pieces. Small groups of 4, working with small pieces, are from £70 per person. Dates and timings of your own choosing, for up to 5 hours. You will be pleasantly surprised at what can be achieved during the session. Everyone who has tried it has always had a great day and really enjoyed it! You can see detailed information about costs etc. on our website: www.wychwood-design.co.uk Q. I understand you have introduced a new initiative of arranging makeovers in the comfort of the client’s home? Indeed we have. I recall once when a regular lady client of ours attended a workshop when we had our studio in Bull Lane. We always encourage people to bring in a small piece of furniture to restyle over the course of the day. This lady not only brought a kitchen dining chair but also the table with it! My colleague and I thought there was no way we could cover the project in just 5 or 6 hours. Collectively we came up with a plan and, with detailed instructions, she was able to complete the project at home. Preparation is the solution to a successful end result, so we introduced the lady to the process that I undergo with all makeovers.

Q. I understand you provide your Q. I think it might be useful for our customers with the opportunity to learn listeners, who may consider having how to paint their own furniture? a go themselves, to learn how to Yes - gaining new skills can give your tackle painting a piece of furniture. home a much-needed makeover. As a professional can you outline the Furthermore we can show you ideas process that you have adopted? and “hands-on” methods and solutions I always clean down with water and to furniture restyling and save you

sugar-soap then rinse with clean water and let it dry thoroughly. After this point there are two options. The first is chalk paint, which can be painted directly onto the wood, aged and waxed. This is fine if the wood is absorbent, and will draw in the wax as well, but it will not stand up to washing and can mark. The second option is to prime, which is useful for certain finishes and where there are stains and repairs to be covered. The next few coats applied will cover the furniture and will withstand being washed and cleaned. There are some beautiful matt and eggshell finishes available which can still give a chalky appearance, if required. Another popular idea is to sand the top of a table or chest of drawers and seal it. Alternatively a wash can be applied to give just a tint of the colour that the main part has been painted in. This is a great effect as the natural grain is still retained. Most people over the years have bought modern pine furniture and, as time progresses, it has turned a yellowish colour. This furniture is very solid and can easily be given a new lease of life. Under the industrial varnish there is still natural wood and, instead of having all these pieces looking the same, it’s possible to make them look more individual. Attaching new knobs or painting the wood in different colours can achieve this. Q. It would appear that a lot can be achieved in a short space of time, however is restyling furniture quite that simple? It’s like anything else in life; you practise and practise until you become proficient. For example, the lady client I mentioned earlier has, over a period of time, painted several of her possessions. We were recently invited to assist her with restyling an old stripped pine dresser to complement her dining area.

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Her objective was to broaden her skills to create a French country style piece, which I think we achieved and she was very pleased with. Incidentally, during drying periods, we collaborated with her to create an antique style for her gold gilded mantle mirror, which would feature in her Cotswold cottage. Q. Your courses sound very appealing. However, with people’s busy lifestyles they may not have the time to learn these important skills or even the time to have a go themselves. How do you overcome this issue? Our core business has always been offering our services on a commission basis, whereby we are requested to paint clients’ furniture for a fee. I have been providing this service for the time I have run my interiors company and, as mentioned earlier, I have personally been involved in interior refurbishments for some time.

Another regular client asked us to restyle a dining room dresser. We used water-based metallic paints, including painting the top so that the look resembled a marble finish. I understand visitors to their house still touch the top and mention how warm the marble feels! Lastly, I have two clients who live in Cheltenham who had moved to a grand period apartment. We have recently completed painting their kitchen, which included 20 doors, drawers and surrounds. Q. What would you consider your most complicated commission?

Our biggest and most complicated assignment to date was to restyle, inside and out, a complete bedroom suite. This included a sleigh bed, double wardrobe, 2 bedside cabinets, dressing table, tallboy, chest of drawers, plus various other pieces. The original furniture came from a threestorey Victorian townhouse and was in When I purchased a house in Suffolk, dark brown. Our brief was to stylise with my then current husband, we the furniture to look authentic inside a added an extension and converted Cotswold cottage. Our client placed part of the building into a boutique a lovely comment on the well-known style bed and breakfast. Needless interiors website “Houzz UK” which, in to say, I set about redesigning the house with the help of an architect and brief, said: eventually, with a lot of hard work, “The value for me in the service several pots of paint, accessorising and was the advice and guidance given styling we had a facility to be proud throughout, plus the willingness to of. The bed and breakfast in rural change direction if needed”. Suffolk took off and we were entered Q. Celia, you certainly provide a wide into the Michelin directory. range of services. How would you Since then I have refurbished a small country hotel and two restaurants. I therefore feel well experienced and qualified in providing a concept of furniture makeover that my clients can be justifiably proud of. Q. Can you give some examples of previous commissions that you have undertaken? We receive many diverse requests, from simple chests and tallboys, to suites of dining chairs and even curtain poles. I remember one of our first requests was from a girl looking for a stylish bed who wanted it painted in red! Fortunately having ceased our hotel business we had some excess furniture, including a Henry II antique bed, which by then had seen better days. The young lady immediately fell in love with it and it is now in her favourite red!

Celia Perrin from “Wychwood Interiors”

furniture. These pieces are for sale in our studio and online. We have also helped parents wishing to pass on their unwanted furniture to their children, who are just setting up home. We can restyle to their requirements and arrange a courier to deliver to most parts of the country. This is a great way of keeping sentimental furniture in the family.

More recently we have joined forces with a couple who design fabrics such as linens and silks, imported from Irrespective of the piece you have India. They have both been involved chosen, we believe we are your with interior design for a number of professionals when it comes to furniture years. You could therefore say that we makeovers. Whether it is a vintage, provide a “one-stop interiors service!” retro, traditional or modern restyle you require, we enjoy the challenge in Q. Before we finish, how can people order to complement your interiors and get in touch with you? to provide completed pieces we and I am available anytime on our customers feel are second to none. Many of our clients have invited us to 07933 982577, or you can leave me a message on Facebook their homes to discuss their proposed schemes and we are delighted to pass www.facebook.com/celia. on our knowledge and experience, at perrin.58 or e-mail me personally no additional cost for the consultation. at wychwoodinteriors@gmail. sum up what you have to offer?

Q. Do you have other offers for clients who might be considering refurbishing their interiors? We continue to source special pieces to restyle, often where people maybe downsizing and wishing to move on

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a. The Rate: This is the interest you are charged, month. This isitwhere everything is changing. If you’re eligible for and dictates the mortgages amount you repay each This is where everything is changing. Ifhave you’re eligible for b. Type: Most rate taxThe credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, month. taxreductions credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, forschemes the firsttotwo there are other look to at. five years. These b. The Type: Most mortgages there are other schemes to look at. have rate come in a few types. Fixes are where the rate is reductions for the first two to itfive Thesein locked in. Trackers are where canyears. only move This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches come in a few types. Fixes are where the ratemany is and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets relation to UK base rate moves. And variable and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets manyin locked in. Trackers are where itincome can only move pay forwhere childcare from theirto pre-tax willbase close for rate, they tend move with UK pay for childcare from their pre-tax income will close for relation tocan UKSo base rateeligible moves. And variable new applicants. if you're for vouchers, but won't rates, but move at the lenders whim. new applicants. So also if you're eligible for vouchers, but won't rate, tend be for where the newthey scheme, gettoinmove quick. with UK base the deal: a short-term deal (eg, bec.forLength the newofscheme, get If in it's quick. rates, but can also move at the lenders whim. a- New 2yr fix), when does scheme: it end?If you're a single parent tax-free childcare c. Length ofchildcare the deal: If it's short-term - New tax-free scheme: Ifayou're a single deal parent(eg, d. Term: How long iswhere the entire who works, or a couple BOTH mortgage work, and you each a 2yr fix), when does it end? who works, or a couple where BOTH work, and you each borrowing length - for eg,every 25yrs, earn under £150,000, 80pand youwhen put in awill newit be d. Term: How long the entire earn under £150,000, forisevery 80p youmortgage put in a new fully repaid? childcare account, the government will add 20p on top childcare account, the government will addwhen 20p onwill topit be borrowing length -pay eg,for 25yrs, and which can be used Ofsted approved (or e. Penalties: Are to there any early-repayment which can be used to pay for Ofsted approved (or fully repaid? equivalent) childcare for under-12s. The maximum the penaltieschildcare if you try and pay itThe offmaximum or move,the before equivalent) for under-12s. e. Penalties: Are there any early-repayment Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. the deal ends? Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. penalties you try and off or move, f. Can youifoverpay? Arepay youitallowed to paybefore Mostdeal childminders, after-school clubs are Ofsted approved, the Most childminders, after-school clubs areThis Ofsted approved, more off ends? without any penalties? can be very asCan are many nannies. Are you allowed to pay f. you overpay? asuseful are many nannies. as it means you pay less interest over the - Current voucher scheme. Here you usually trade more offchildcare without anyclear penalties? This can betrade very - Current childcare voucher scheme. youmore usually mortgage terms and theHere debt quickly. in your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basicuseful as it means you pay less interest over the in g. your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basicYour loan-to-value (LTV):ofThe proportion rate taxpayer can swap £1,000 salary, which afteroftax rate taxpayer can swapand £1,000 of the salary, which afterquickly. tax mortgage terms clear debt more and National Insurance is only £700ish in your pay packet, and National Insurance is only £700ish inproportion your pay packet, g. loan-to-value (LTV): The forYour £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you're up £300 of per for £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you're up £300 per £1,000. £1,000.

your home's current value you are borrowing. eg, £20,000you deposit a £100,000 The amaximum can geton is £55/week per means year per parent, The maximum youcurrent can get is £55/week per year per parent, your are borrowing. whichhome's would be a gain ofvalue £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. you’re borrowing £80,000 –you so it’s an 80% LTV. which would be a gain of £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. eg, a £20,000 deposit on a £100,000 means Any parent can do this, even if their partner doesn't work, The lower the LTV,even the ifbetter deal you canwork, get. Any parent can do this, their partner doesn't you’re £80,000 so it’sdo, anbut 80% LTV. providedborrowing your employer offers it– (many many provided your employer offers it (many do, but many The lower LTV, better you get. don't). Yet ifthe you’re notthe up todeal this by thecan time the To help with this I’vesigned a totally free 60 page Firstdon't). Yet if you’re not signed up to this by the time the new scheme starts, you can’t do it after. So if it’s right for new scheme starts, you can’t booklet do it after.you So ifcan it’s right for Time Buyers mortgage youhelp – sort it soon. To this I’ve a totally free 60 page Firstyou – sort itwith soon. download from www.mse.me/FTB which takes

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you through everything in more detail. - Tax-free childcare vs childcare vouchers. If you're a couple download fromvswww.mse.me/FTB which - Tax-free childcare childcare vouchers. If you're atakes couple where only one works, the vouchers win hands down, as where only one works, the vouchers win hands down, as you through everything in more detail. Step 2. Deposit, deposit, deposit. Every you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, 5% if your you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, if your childcare costs are it's likely vouchers win- due the bigger deposit uplow, to 40% cuts the rate sotoato childcare costs are low, it's likely vouchers win due the Step 2.National Deposit, deposit, deposit. tax and Insurance savings. more can have asavings. big impact. Every 5% taxlittle and National Insurance bigger deposit up to 40% cuts the rate - so a little can have a big impact. Yet formore the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer Imagine you've a £150,000 home, and want a

Yet for the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer the vouchers, or those with more than one child and high the vouchers, mortgage. or those withThat's more than one child and high £136,000 awins. 90.7% LTV, the top childcare costs, theanew schemehome, This is want just thea tip of Imagine you've and childcare costs, the new£150,000 scheme wins. This is just the tip of 2the year fix is 3.98%. Yet if you use £1,100 of iceberg mortgage. – full analysisThat's of which wins at LTV, the top £136,000 a 90.7% the iceberg to – full analysis of borrowing which wins atneeded, you'd savings reduce the 2mse.me/childcare. year fix is 3.98%. Yet if you use £1,100 of mse.me/childcare.

cross a threshold and be at just under 90%, savings to reduce the borrowing needed, you'd What about free2yr childcare for threeThis and would four year-olds? where thefree top fix is 2.69%. save What about childcare for andunder four year-olds? cross a threshold bethree at just 90%, over £700/year inand mortgage payments alone. where the top 2yr is 2.69%.plans Thistowould save The Government havefix announced give working The Government have announced plans to give working over £700/year mortgage parents withsaving threein and four-year-olds 30 hours of free Of course for a depositpayments is often aalone.

parents with three and four-year-olds 30 hours of free childcare per week. If made law, pilot schemes will start in childcare per From week. autumn If made law, pilotalso schemes will start struggle. you’ll be given thein Sepcourse 2016, though there's whether it's Of forscepticism a scepticism deposit isabout often ayour Sep 2016, though there's about whether it'sfirst chance of asaving cash boost towards buying deliverable. struggle. From autumn you’ll also be given the deliverable. home if you save into a new type of Help to Buy

chance of a cash boost towards buying your first

ISA. Yet already for at least 38 weeks a year (each week of the if for you a new type of Help Buy Yethome already atsave least into weeks a year (each week to of the You can save up to38a£200 month and the school year), if you’ve threeevery or four-year-old, you’re school year), if you’ve a three or four-year-old, you’re ISA. entitled to 15 hours a week of free childcare. Families with Government will add 25% onchildcare. top (soFamilies £50 onwith entitled to 15 hours week of free You save upaalso to £200 every month and a lowcan income may also get free early education forthe two£200). You can save an additional £1,000 a low income may also get free early education for twoGovernment addit,25% on topyou (socan £50save on year-olds. when you firstwill open meaning year-olds. £200). can also save an additional £1,000 Contact You your local council to check ifwill yourhave child qualifies at £1,200 in the first month (that £300 Contact your local council to check if your child qualifies at (a goodyou place to start is gov.uk/find-free-early-education). If when first open it, meaning you can save (a added good place is gov.uk/find-free-early-education). If on to topstart of it). they do, in go to finder.familyandchildcaretrust.org for info on £1,200 first month (that will havefor £300 they do, go tothe finder.familyandchildcaretrust.org info on which childcare providers you can use under the scheme. added on top of it).need which childcare providers you can use under theto scheme. The minimum you to have saved getfree the You then liaise directly with the provider to get the You then liaise directly with the provider to get the free bonus is £1,600 (so a £400 bonus), and the childcare. childcare. The minimum you need to have saved to get the

maximum the Government will contribute is bonus is(so £1,600 (so afor £400 bonus), and the Is there help for paying summer schools? £3,000 that means you will have saved Is there help for paying for summerwill schools? maximum the Government contribute is £12,000). For full information see £3,000 will have If you’ve(so got that older means childrenyou and work, checksaved whether there www.mse.me/helptobuyisa. If you’ve got older children and work, check whether there £12,000). For full information see are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. Some schools, community centres and youth groups have www.mse.me/helptobuyisa. Some schools, community centresto and youth groups have Step 3. Speedily compare benchmark your their own schemes. their own schemes. cheapest. It’s important to start to work out the

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exact cost you’re likely to pay as soonsoasif you pay for Most are Ofsted (or equivalent) registered, cheapest. It’s start toso work Most are Ofsted (orimportant equivalent)to registered, if youout paythe for them, you qualify for childcare tax credit or you can use them, youcost qualify for childcare credit or youas can use exact you’re likely totaxpay as soon childcare vouchers to pay for them. childcare vouchers to pay for them.

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Adam Scragg I present “Spragg on Saturday” from 6-7pm on Saturdays. It is the home of all the latest tunes and news from urban music, and I always play a track by the greatest living rock star on the planet; Kanye West! Another regular feature is “Graham’s Review” in which I attempt to broaden the musical horizons of fellow presenter Graham Fletcher, often without success. The look on his face after I introduced him to Lethal Bizzle will stay with me forever.

I am a local lad from Evesham and I have been into radio ever since I spoke with millions listening as a caller on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw. It just felt so cool knowing that so many people were listening and I fell in love with radio there and then. I became obsessed and listened to any and every radio show I could before stumbling across Radio Winchcombe and the rest is history! Outside of radio I am a massive fan of Liverpool FC (one day we’ll win the Premiership!) and soon to be university student at Gloucestershire University!

I look forward to introducing you to some of my favourite tracks, potential listener! Tune in 6-7pm every Saturday and I can personally guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Tom Roles Steps Up !

No sooner has Tom rejoined Radio Winchcombe with a regular programme on Wednesday nights than he has been offered a job working for the BBC at New Broadcasting House in London as a Studio Manager across Radio 4, 5 Live and the World Service. The job starts on the 25th September! We would like to think that the experience he gained in broadcasting on Radio Winchcombe and playing a key part in preparing the station for full-time broadcasting in 2012 will have played a crucial role in his appointment (although his first class honours degree from Oxford may have helped a little...). Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Tom even though it means we will be losing him from Winchcombe’s airwaves early in September (although the occasional guest appearance will always be welcome!).

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Cake and Bake Lemon Crumble Cheesecake Bars Tangy and creamy with a golden buttery crumble topping, these cheesecake bars make a delicious sweet treat. For a smoother cheesecake filling, use full-fat soft cheese instead of the ricotta.

Ingredients: THE BASE • 250g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 140g butter, chilled and diced • 125g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten THE FILLING • 750g ricotta cheese • 225g caster sugar • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 100ml soured cream • 1 tbsp cornflour • Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

Makes 12 slices Ready in 1½ hours, plus chilling

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper. 2. To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer. 3. Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ Fan 140C/ Gas Mark 3. 4. To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base. 5. Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

North Sea oil and gas reserves may be running dry, but for exactly 50 years they have been making an enormous contribution to our economy. For it was on 21st September 1965 that BP announced that its barge, Sea Gem, had made the first successful “spud”, or test drill, 40 miles off the Yorkshire coast. Sea Gem was one of a number of competing test rigs prospecting the North Sea at the time. Geologists had been certain for quite some years that the reserves were there, and in mind-boggling quantities. But it was only in 1964, when Britain joined the European Free Trade Association, that the North Sea was considered worth a really serious look because EFTA membership meant the end of the tax incentives that had propped up Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. That’s right – Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. Anglo-Iranian Oil (which eventually became part of BP) had been operating several wells in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire since the

1930s. Their output had been invaluable during World War II and when Iran nationalised its oil-wells from 195153, and in 1964 they hit peak production. But now, despite the operating difficulties and a technology that was still in its infancy, the North Sea beckoned; and BP engineers based at Eakring near Mansfield improvised the Sea Gem using a French-built work barge, eight specially-made telescopic legs, and a drilling rig. In June 1965, Sea Gem went to work. Sea Gem’s well was actually the fourth to have been spudded in British waters. The first had been for an American company in December 1964, and two more followed in spring and summer 1965. By September all three had been completed and found only dry wells. When Sea Gem started work a further four rigs were also drilling, but showing no signs of success. By 17th September Sea Gem’s drill had bored down to nearly 3,000 metres, and it was starting to look as though this was yet another dry hole. When its instruments began to indicate the presence of gas, nobody got too excited – it wasn’t uncommon to find small pockets as the drill went deeper. But then the fluid

retrieved from the bottom of the well was observed to be frothing and bubbling. Within two days the rig’s crew were certain they had a viable well; and on 21st September BP announced publicly (but very cautiously): “A test in BP’s North Sea well now being drilled by the Sea Gem 42 miles east of Humber has produced gas, but not in sufficient volume to be commercially significant. The well is being drilled deeper in the hope that commercial production may yet be encountered.” It needn’t have been so cautious. By mid-December, that first well was yielding ten million cubic feet of natural gas a day – enough to justify the building of pipelines to the shore. It was the start of a new era. There was a tragic postscript, though, for the drilling of the North Sea’s first successful well was immediately followed by the deaths of its first victims. On the night of 27th December, while Sea Gem was moving to another test site, two of its legs gave way. Sea Gem quickly collapsed and sank beneath the icy waters; and although most of the crew were rescued, 13 men died.

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Finance What you need to know about NS&I Premium Bonds By Ann Haldon Premium Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today. It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month. How do they work? Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale the minimum purchase is £100 which buys you 100 £1 bonds, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw. Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month. The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from

a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online. How much can you win? Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month. Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.� You can be lucky though – the Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who had held just £400 worth of bonds. For those wanting a reliable income from their savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates. What are the main benefits of Premium Bonds? • All winnings are tax-free – a big draw for some people, especially as ISA rates remain low • Bonds can be cashed in with no notice needed • They can be purchased for a child or grandchild with a minimum investment of £100 (unless you are paying by standing order, in which case it is £50) • There’s no risk of losing your capital – Premium Bonds

are backed 100% by a government guarantee • You can choose to have your winnings reinvested in more Premium Bonds, which works in a similar way to compound interest in a savings account • Premium Bonds never expire Unclaimed prizes If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder. With no time limit for claiming, even bonds from 1957 are still valid, and there is a reported £41 million yet to be claimed. Premium Bonds cannot be passed on to someone else on the death of the holder. They remain eligible to win prizes for 12 months, but can be cashed in at any time. NS&I also provide a tracing service, not just for Premium Bonds, but for any of their savings and investment products. Should you choose Premium Bonds over traditional savings accounts? The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little.

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If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have already exhausted other tax-free options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or sometimes when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example. So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win. On a lighter note ERNIE has become something of a celebrity over the years. According to NS&I he receives Valentine’s and Christmas cards – possibly from bond holders trying to court favour and influence his decisions? If you do win the £1 million jackpot, don’t expect a cheque through the post. ‘Agent Million’

will call to deliver the news in person. NS&I claim that one Agent Million has informed more than 100 winners of their new millionaire status. Government’s wishes for Premium Bonds Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds, “Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people’s financial security at all stages of life… That’s why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.” Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course.

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WOW - MINI COOPER 3-DOOR HATCH FROM £239 A MONTH WITH JUST £239 DEPOSIT. MINI Select representative example: MINI Cooper 3-door Hatch with PEPPER Pack Term of agreement 49 months 48 monthly payments £239.00 On the road cash price* £16,364.13 Customer deposit £239.00 Retailer contribution £359.93 Total deposit £598.93 Amount of credit £15,765.20 Optional to purchase fee^ £1.00 Optional final payment^ £6,637.14 Total amount payable £18,709.07 Rate of interest 5.2% fixed Representative 5.2% APR

AND MINI COOPER 5-DOOR HATCH FROM £249 A MONTH WITH JUST £249 DEPOSIT. MINI Select representative example: MINI Cooper 5-door Hatch with PEPPER Pack Term of agreement 48 monthly payments On the road cash price* Customer deposit Retailer contribution Total deposit Amount of credit Optional to purchase fee^ Optional final payment^ Total amount payable Rate of interest

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Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Hatch Range: Urban 36.7-64.2 mpg (7.7-4.4 l/100km). Extra Urban 58.9-88.3 mpg (4.8-3.2 l/100km). Combined 47.9-78.5 mpg (5.9-3.6 l/100km). CO2 Emissions 136-95 g/km. Cotswold Motor Group is a credit broker and not a lender. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. Finance examples are for MINI Select agreements for a MINI Cooper 3-door Hatch with PEPPER Pack and a contract mileage of 32,666 miles and excess mileage charge of 4.33p per mile; and a MINI Cooper 5-door Hatch with PEPPER Pack and a contract mileage of 32,666 miles and excess mileage charge of 4.55p per mile. Applies to new vehicles ordered between 21 August and 30 September 2015 and registered by 31 December 2015 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Option to purchase fee and optional final payment payable at the end of the agreement if you decide to purchase the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and vehicle condition charges may be payable if you return the vehicle. All prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Retail customers only. Finance is subject to status and available subject to over 18s in the UK (not The Channel Islands or The Isle of Man). Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Advertised finance is provided by MINI Financial Services, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UF. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Cotswold Motor Group trading as Cotswold Cheltenham and Cotswold Gloucester commonly introduce customers to MINI Financial Services. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Pictures may include options not included in finance examples.

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There’s Life in the “Old-Cog” Yet. Iain Betson suggests rock-oil* still rolls. I’m not convinced electric cars are all they are made out to be. I don’t believe the hype about “zero emissions” - that an electric car is somehow non-damaging to the environment because there’s no CO2 emitted. Well, unless it’s charged up with fairy-dust, where’s the electricity coming from? Over 75% of the UK’s electricity is fossil fuel generated. In essence, electric cars push their emissions down the energy generation chain and add to the load on the grid too. Then there’s the problem of limited range. Batteries are the Achilles heel of the electric car. Consider your phone as an example. Ten years ago, Nokia’s 6310 would go about a week between charges. But today’s smartphones need a top-up pretty much daily. Battery technology has lagged

behind electronics, and will continue to do so. Of course, burning oil has issues. We all know that, but consider the amount of energy stored in the petrol tank of an average saloon. It’s simply huge. That’s why the internal combustion engine has lasted so long and, with continuous development, will continue. Within 5 years of the government introducing road tax based on CO2 emissions, manufacturers had introduced engines that produced the same, or sometimes more, power yet produced less CO2. In fact, per vehicle, income from road tax has dropped each year as a result. Here’s another pointer to the efficiency of modern engines. Bentley’s L series engine has been produced since 1959. In that time, it has been continuously developed, to the point that the current version will run on the emissions of the original. Like it or not, the internal combustion engine will still keep us rolling for a while yet. *The word petroleum comes from the Latin petra, meaning ‘rock’ and oleum, meaning ‘oil’.

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Around Britain UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1. Bath - Famous for being the site of the only naturally hot spring in Britain, Bath was granted official city status by Elizabeth I in 1590 and went on to become a popular resort in the Georgian era, the period from which many of the city’s most beautiful buildings originate. The City of Bath was appointed a World Heritage Site in 1987. 2. Durham - Situated on a bend of the river Wear, Durham Cathedral was built to accommodate the remains of St Cuthbert in the late 11th century. Perhaps the largest Norman structure still standing in Britain, together with nearby Durham Castle it was appointed a World Heritage Site in 1986. 3. The Giant’s Causeway, Co Antrim - One of the UK’s four natural World Heritage Sites, The Giant’s Causeway was officially appointed in 1986. Comprising 40,000 interlocking columns of basalt, formed by an ancient volcanic eruption millions of years ago, according to legend the causeway was built by the giant Finn McCool in an attempt to cross to Scotland. 4. Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire - One of the most famous symbols of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire was made a World Heritage Site in 1986. The bridge from which the gorge takes its name was completed in 1779, and is thought to be the first iron bridge anywhere in the world. 5. Saltaire, West Yorkshire - Built by the industrialist Sir Titus Salt for his workforce in 1853, the Yorkshire village of Saltaire was appointed a World Heritage Site in 2001. An outstanding example of Victorian philanthropy, Salt built houses, schools, bathhouses and a hospital for his workers, as well as providing them with a library, a concert hall and a gymnasium. © Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones

Starts and Ends 1. What is the only capital city in the world that begins with the letter “i”? 2. Which TV show was often ended by Nick Ross encouraging viewers not to have nightmares? 3. If a game of football begins with a “kick-off”, which sport begins with a “ball-up”? 4. Of the 118 identified chemical elements, 85 have that a name that ends in what letter? 5. What is the more typical ending for a letter that begins “Dear Sir or Madam”?... “Yours sincerely” or “Yours faithfully”? 6. Which song by U2 starts with Bono counting in Spanish “unos, dos, tres, catorce”, numbers that translate as “one, two, three, fourteen”? 7. Which famous film ends with the line “it was beauty killed the beast”? 8. Which two signs of the zodiac share the same five letter ending? 9. Which is the only Beatles hit single with a title that starts and ends with the same letter? 10. Which two cities were the original endpoints of the Orient Express? Page 38 To advertise call 07939 802 384 or 01242 500 028 or visit www.bishopscleevemagazine.co.uk

Back to School It doesn’t matter what your age, September always signifies back to school. New uniforms have been bought, exercise books have been packed, and the summer is well and truly over. It’s time to knuckle down and get on with reading your set texts for the term. We’ve picked out a selection of the best books about school. You’ll be straight back into the classroom before the bell has rung. Looking for Alaska - John Green Fitting in at a new school is never easy, but Miles Halter’s life is transformed the day he starts at Culver Creek Boarding School and meets the eponymous Alaska Young. She’s beautiful and smart and funny and incredibly sexy, thinks Miles. He’s a smitten kitten but she is more than just a little bit complicated and confused. First comes love and then comes tragedy - and we’d expect nothing less from the author of the blockbusting ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, John Green. How will Miles cope with life on a rollercoaster ride? It’s a really funny book and like your first love, will stay in your heart for a long time. Goodbye, Mr Chips - James Hilton As the students move through the years and eventually leave school, there are some masters and mistresses who live out their days in the same establishment; the school becoming as much a part of their lives as their own family. Mr Chipping or ‘Mr Chips’ teaches classics at Brookfield School and is something of an institution. The kids think classics and Latin are antiquated subjects, and that their master has perhaps ‘had his chips’, but he perseveres as a staunch believer in discipline and education. Time does move Mr Chips on though, as he falls in love with the young and challenging Katherine and worries about the world that lies beyond Brookfield as times change and life continues.

I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You - Ally Carter The Gallagher Academy sets itself apart as being for ‘exceptional women’ and the high achievers among us. It’s actually a school for future spies. Here the young ladies learn combat and martial arts, code-deciphering and even have the odd bit of tuition in chemical warfare. Cammie is one such highly-intelligent student who’s being primed for a life in espionage. However, she can’t escape the fact that she’s also just a girl who’s got a bit of a crush on a boy. How does she go about concealing her identity from the one person she might be falling in love with? It could be a case of mission: impossible. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark Most people would say that they have one teacher who really sticks in their mind and who had a significant impact on their future. Unconventional and unorthodox schoolmistress Miss Brodie nurtures the highachieving ‘Brodie set’ and has a great influence over her girls, through her charm and her guile. She fills her lessons with personal accounts of her love life, her politics and her unique slant on life and the future of the Brodie set. Miss Jean Brodie has become an iconic literary figure and has been brought to life both on the stage and in film, by Dame Maggie Smith no less. It’s a back to school must.

Stargirl - Jerry Spinelli Another unusual and left-of-centre teenage girl now, in the form of ‘Stargirl Caraway’. She arrives like a little sprinkling of sunshine at Mica High, strumming her ukulele and taking care of her pet rat. Leo Borlock falls head over heels for her and for a while it looks as though everyone at the school has a soft spot for Stargirl. But, teenagers are fickle, and as soon as you’re up they’ll bring you crashing back down to earth again. The one thing that might save Stargirl is the one thing that could also destroy her: Leo thinks she needs to blend in. Can you make someone be ‘normal’? Can you pretend to be something you’re not? This enchanting book celebrates our quirks and eccentricities and should be read by everyone- whether their ‘freak flag’ is flying, or it’s hidden. The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger Holden Caulfield is cheesed off. The original personification of teenage angst, he narrates a couple of days in his life after being expelled from his stuffy prep school, and generations of adults take him into their stilladolescent hearts. The fact that, to this day, it remains on banned book lists should give you some indication of the power of this antiestablishment novel. Teenagers tend to either revere Caulfield, or absolutely detest him and can’t see what his problem is. Either way, it makes for controversial reading, and a great escape from the ‘olds’ who’ll just get on your case.

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What's On in September Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along from some great music and atmosphere. Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call: 01242 602236. Katherine Parr Day Saturday 5th September, 10am Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

We will be celebrating the life of one of Henry VIII’s wives and former Chatelaine of Sudeley Castle, Katherine Parr. The day will include: Queen Katherine walking through the grounds of the castle in her famous gown, talks from our experienced guides, Gloriana Living History and Tudor Dance Group performances and much more. Please see www.sudeleycastle.co.uk for further information. Bride & Groom Show Sunday 6th September, 11am 3pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Find out everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding. There will be a bridal fashion show

at 12 Noon and 2pm. Admission: free. For more information visit: www.brideandgroomshow.com Open Garden for NGS Sunday 6th September, 2pm - 5pm, Stanway Fountain & Water Garden, near Winchcombe, GL54 5PQ Interesting and picturesque Baroque water garden. Come and see Britain's highest fountain (300ft) at 2.45pm and 4pm for 30 minutes. Admission: £7, children free. For more information visit: www.stanwayfountain.co.uk Sue Ryder – Leckhampton Court Autumn Fayre Saturday 12th September, 11am - 4pm, Leckhampton Court Hospice Grounds, Church Road, Leckhampton, GL53 0QJ A great day out for all the family whilst helping us to raise much-needed funds to ensure excellent care for the people of Gloucestershire. You can enjoy live music and dance displays from special guests, face painting, extreme kite flying displays and a bouncy castle. Local craft, fashion and food stalls will also be making an appearance and there will be a raffle with some great prizes to be won. Refreshments will be available including vintage tea, a BBQ and a Pan Asian food stall. Adults £2.50, children go free. Classic Vehicle Day Sunday 13th September Toddington Station car park Classic Vehicle Days present a host of vehicles from days gone by, including selections of cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and buses. With over 120 exhibits, alongside a number of vintage trains, the day promises to be a great way to reminisce over some beautifully restored machines. Please note that if you only wish to view the classic vehicles but not ride the train, there will still be an entry charge of £3. Anyone purchasing a train ticket has full access to the site. If you would like an entry form to submit your

vehicle for the event and for general information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Cheltenham Triathlon Sunday 13th September, 7am 1pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU

Fun event open to all abilities of competitors consisting of a 12km cycle, a 2.5km run and a 500m swim. The event raises funds for LINC (Leukaemia Intensive Chemotherapy) and Sandford Lido Limited. All tickets have sold out, please support those who have entered by donating. For more information visit: www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk/e1cheltenham-triathlon.html Wedding Inspiration Day Sun 13th September, 11am - 3pm, Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE

Come along to discover the Pump rooms as a wedding venue and meet prestigous local suppliers Admission: free. For more information call 01242 264231. Café Church Sunday 13th September, 6-7pm St. Michael and All Angels Church A totally informal service lasting about 1 hour aimed at those in the

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...events cont'd from p41 Community aged between 16 and 25 to meet for fellowship and food. Day out with Thomas Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September, 9am, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT

GWR offer the opportunity to ride with Thomas and all his friends in this action packed, fun family event. Trains will run regularly throughout the day from Toddington (from 09:30) and the Cheltenham Racecourse (from 09:45). When you want to take a break from riding with Thomas and friends there are a whole host of other activities you can get stuck into including: meeting and listening to story re-enactments with the the Fat Controller, face painting, a Punch and Judy show, a magic show and much, much more. For detailed information on train timetables, ticket prices and directions to the various train stations, please visit www.gwsr.com Classic Car Rally Sunday 20th September, 10am - 4pm, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Returning this year by popular demand this year’s event will take place on the private North Lawn, promising stunning views of the castle. For timings, registration forms and further information, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Cheltenham Concert Series Friday 25th September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The internationally renowned

Basel Symphony Orchestra will come to the Town Hall to perform a ballet score composed by the French group 'Les Six', Mozart's Piano Concerto No.21 in C major and Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies. Ticket prices: £32.50, £27.50, £15 and £12.50.

Pedal for Maggie’s Saturday 26th September, Start & finish is at Maggie’s Cheltenham Annual bike ride in support of Maggie's. 42 miles cycle through beautiful Cotswold countryside. The event is open to all levels of cyclists who are over 14 years of age and have a reasonable level of fitness. You can register online. There is a £20 registration fee (£25 if you register on the day). Fundraising is not compulsory but anything you raise in sponsorship will help Maggie's to continue to offer support for people affected by cancer. For more information please contact Maggie’s Cheltenham on 01242 250611, email cheltenham@maggiescentres.org or drop into the Centre and speak to a member of staff. Coffee with Cobalt Saturday 26 September, 10am 12 Noon, Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham Enjoy a cuppa and some delicious homemade cake. We're launching our Cobalt Christmas cards for 2015 and there will be lots to see, including various local craft stalls - you may even take home a lovely prize from our raffle.Parking available and everyone welcome we hope to see you there! Craft Fair

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September, 10.30am - 4pm Winchcombe station, GL54 5LB Come and see some exquisite locally-made crafts by some of our volunteers. Entry to the fair is free of charge and you can also visit the model railway and the new Discovery coach. If you fancy a hot drink with a slice of cake, the station’s 1950’s style ‘Coffee Pot Café’ is nearby. Charity Celebration Concert Sat 26th Sept, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, GL3 2JH 10 years Building Circles in Gloucestershire Celebration with the band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary. Music from the movies, raffle, complimentary food and wine. Tickets: £10. To book call 01242 244998 or email admin@ buildingcirclesglos.org.uk Cheltenham Half Marathon Sunday 27th September

Cobalt are delighted to be chosen as an Affiliate Charity Partner for the Cheltenham Half Marathon this year. If you want to take part, then grab one of our free places, all you have to do is pledge to raise £200 for the charity. Your place will include a Cobalt t-shirt/ running vest, Cobalt sponsorship forms, help with online fundraising and PR support. You'll also feature on our charity website, Facebook and Twitter pages. Don't delay, grab a place today and run for Cobalt. Contact Mary Peterson on 01242 535920 or email mary. peterson@cobalthealth.co.uk to get yours before they're gone! Boo Hewerdine Sunday 27th September, 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve,

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Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Come and see singer-songwriter and record producer Boo Hewerdine for his debut solo appearance at the Tithe Barn. Tickets: £13.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Bishops Cleeve Players Meet every second Tuesday of the month, 7.30 – 9.30pm School Room, The Tithe Barn We are a friendly local amateur dramatic group who welcome anyone with an interest in the theatre. There are a variety of roles within our group not just for those wishing to act. No previous experience neccessary. Get in touch via email: bishopscleeveplayers@yahoo. co.uk or come along to one of our monthly meetings. For more information visit: www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Cleeve Carers & Friendship group St. Michael’s Hall The Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the Community who may not be Carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information contact Graham Teale on 01242 673001. Cleeve Ladies Probus Tuesday 8th & Wedesday 23rd September, 9.45am, The Tithe Barn 8th Sept: The Search for Paddington Bear, speaker Bob Price. 23rd Sept: Outing. Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday, 11am and 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre Free Town Walks for anyone who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy and designed to be accessible to all (less than a mile). Duration: 1–1¼ hours. The walks

are led by local people who are keen to share the history of, and their enthusiasm for, the area. Places are limited to 10, but larger parties can probably be catered for if pre-booked. For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks@btinternet.com Naturally Clever Canines Dog Training Sunday evenings from 5pm

Bishop's Cleeve Community Hall Kind, effective and fun classes. Head trainer is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK. Contact Correna on 07934254338 or bookings@ naturallyclevercanines.co.uk. www.naturallyclevercanines.co.uk Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10am – 12Noon Woodmancote New Village Hall Refreshments and a talk. For more information call 01242 678121.

Fitness 3rd Age Womens’ Workshop & Workouts The Tithe Barn Are your hormones dancing in harmony? Is there too much rise and fall with your hormones? Come and find out what you can do to help. For more information or to confirm attendance contact Joan Palmer on 07957 308968 or email: joan@mumsfit.co.uk Get Active Fitness Every Tuesday morning,

The Tithe Barn 9.30am Total Body Conditioning 10.30am Mellow Moves for Seniors Pay as you go. For more information call Fran on 01242 523363.

Music Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings, 7.30pm 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don¹t have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning. For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy

Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and join in this brand new chorus. For more information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus.

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Health Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. Disturbing rEsEarch A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting,

compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too - and unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” tackling thE ProblEm A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will

do). You could also consider: • Reducing your sitting time by standing on public transport, walking or biking to the station, or getting off the bus earlier. • Standing or walking while on the phone. • A standing desk, a desk that converts between sitting and standing, or a unit that converts your normal desk to a standing one. • A treadmill desk (or attach a bracket or stand to your treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball; your core muscles will be used constantly to retain balance. • Walking or organising a sporting activity at lunchtime. • Active Sitting. It won’t replace standing or walking, but makes sitting healthier. Try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lower your lower leg from knee height or whole leg from hip height; swivelling your office chair using just your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. • Using the Pomodoro Technique, described here: http://pomodorotechnique. com/. This time management technique inserts regular breaks – that’s the time to get active. So next time you’re about to start something, stop. Does it have to be done sitting down? If not, then don’t sit! Bear in mind, though, that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Experts recommend aiming for a 50/50 split between sitting and activity.

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SCHOOLS Bishop's Cleeve Primary School 01242 673814

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Water Leaks

0800 169 1144

Water Severn Trent

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Grangefield Primay School

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Cleeve School

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Woodmancote School

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Gretton Primary School

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All Consultations by Appointment Walton Cardiff & Bishop’s Cleeve Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm Free Nurse Clinics & Pet Advice

Folly Gardens Vets Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, Bishops Cleeve have been awarded first place in the prestigious Front of House awards run by Veterinary Practice magazine. The highly contested National award recognised the effort that the clinic go to in ensuring that clients and their pets receive the best possible care on arrival. Every aspect was assessed from signage on driving into the car park through to the welcoming and professional layout and atmosphere in the reception area. The judges commented on the attention to detail that the clinic goes to that helps bring an ambience of friendliness within a clinical environment. During the judging process which took several weeks assessors had visited the clinic as ‘mystery shoppers’ to experience first hand how Folly Gardens clients are welcomed on arrival for appointments. As well as the award, we have also achieved RCVS accreditation. This shows our continued commitment to provide the best possible care carried out in the most suitable manner. The RCVS or Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is the governing body that registers veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to practise in the UK, and regulates their educational, ethical and clinical standards. Their aim is, ‘to safeguard the health and welfare of animals under veterinary care, protect the interests of those dependent on animals and assure public health.’ One of their functions is regulatory and they run a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practices in the UK. Through setting standards and carrying out regular inspections, their scheme aims to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care. It offers peace of mind to clients of accredited practices and a more informed choice to the animal-owning public. To become accredited, practices we have volunteered for regular rigorous inspections which ensure we have met a range of minimum standards including hygiene, 24-hour emergency cover, staff training, up-to-date equipment and show we are independently recognised as achieving excellence in veterinary care. Look for the sign below to reassure yourself that the Veterinary practice you choose to provide care to your pet, has achieved accreditation by independent inspection. 12 Columbine Rd Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP Tel. 01684 292244

2 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve Cheltenham, GL52 8LR Tel. 01242 679880

No.1 Folly Gardens Barton Road Tewkesbury, GL20 5QP Tel. 01684 292244

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