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Dear Reader, Well, where did this year go? I can’t believe it’s December already and it’s that time of year again when we embrace Christmas and all the festive fun that goes with it. December is such a magical month, not only for the children but also for the parents and grandparents. One of the festive highlights must be the annual nursery or school nativity play. It’s a very emotional time for us parents, so make sure you pack the tissues and put on the waterproof mascara! Christmas is also Pantomime time so don’t miss out on the all the fun! This year’s production at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood, which runs from Saturday 3rd December until Saturday 7th January and The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is putting on Jack and the Beanstalk featuring Tweedy the Clown. Both pantomimes, I’m sure, are going to be full of fun and laughter. To see what else is on in December, have a look at our “What’s On” section towards the back of the magazine. Finally, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at the Bishop's Cleeve Magazine. See you next year! Best wishes,

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Christmas is coming to Cheltenham Throughout December the town centre promenade in Cheltenham will come alive with the vibrancy and colour of a whole host of traditional market stalls offering a sumptuous range of seasonal items, delicious food and gift choices. The series of events kicks off on Saturday 3rd December with the ever-popular traditional Charities and Fine Food & Drink Market on the Long Gardens pavement. It will be open from 9.00am to 4.00pm and you can look forward to meeting a range of local charities selling cards, calendars, wrapping paper and gifts, as well as an array

of farmers, growers and producers. Don't miss out on this early opportunity to savour the delights of local produce, beers, cider and wine, plus plenty more to tickle your fancy! The long-established Farmers Market will trade in festive fashion on Friday 9th and Friday 23rd December (at Long Gardens, 9.00am 2.00pm). It will comprise of the finest selection of artisan produce, seasonal foodstuffs and homemade temptations that anyone could wish for. This market is the essential shopping destination if you are looking to purchase local produce for your

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MARTIN LEWIS Christmas

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Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to prepare as many festive savings are only possible if you do them early. This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems. So here are my seven key things you should do in advance that’ll save you for festivities. I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too. 1. Agree to not give unnecessary presents. Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are fine. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so. I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not

to buy each other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: "@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can't afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you." So contact friends and family and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www. mse.me/BanChristmas. 2. Book your train tickets in advance. Wherever you’re planning on spending the festive season, if you need to travel by train, book your tickets ideally 12 weeks in advance. That's when most cheap advance tickets launch, so you get maximum availability. So if you haven't already, make sure you buy your tickets if you’re away visiting friends and family for Christmas and New Year. 3. Small savings make merry There are still a couple of working days left till Christmas. So, if you buy a £2 coffee every

work day, just give it up now, put the cash in a Christmas kitty instead and you’ll have some extra money to spend by the big day. I’m not telling you to do this, it’s about deciding priorities. If that’s cash you need for Christmas, are you willing to make the sacrifice? 4. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping. If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it. The no annual-fee www. americanexpress.com Platinum Everyday credit card pays you 5% cashback on your first three months' spending (maximum £100), so get it now and you get the big cashback during the high spend Christmas period. It then follows with up to 1% after. The cashback is paid after a year, so you’ll get it in time to help next Christmas, though there’s a minimum £3,000 spend to get it. That sounds a lot, but do all your normal spending on it as it pays you and you’ll be fine. Of course, only do this if you’ve a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month, or you’ll be charged 22.9% rep APR, which kills the gain.

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5. Not saved for it? Do it now – then you can split the cost by two (or more – the earlier you do this the better). A typical family Christmas costs around £600-£800 a huge amount from one month's salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time. For example, if you put £300 aside from your November income, it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can. If you’re saying you can’t afford that, then I’m afraid you’ll need to go cold turkey. Christmas is just one day, it’s not worth overspending and ruining your New Year. 6. Set up a Christmas cupboard. Become a tactical shopper.

Work out in advance what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse. me/tips). Even better, as is part of many Money Savers' Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done. 7. Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it.

old coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them? This isn’t just about eBay or car boot sales; Facebook now has a lot of good local sales groups too that can be an easy way to do this. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most. Martin Lewis is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Money Saving Expert. To join the 10 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

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Cancer patients welcome at specialist fitness classes Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded in Cheltenham by local charity Heidi’s Heroes. The hour-long classes are run jointly by Clare Lait a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies’ College Sports Centre in Malvern Road, Cheltenham – the venue for the Monday sessions. Classes are held on a Monday morning and a Monday evening and are open to patients with all types of cancer irrespective of their prognosis. Clare said: “If you are struggling with fatigue or weakness due to cancer or surgery, or want to maintain fitness pre-surgery, you are welcome to join us. Not only are there incredible physical, emotional and health benefits to exercising, it is also a great confidence builder for you at a very difficult time. This is a very friendly and supportive environment and you will be with others who have, or are going

through similar experiences.” The classes are the only ones of their kind being run in the region. All class members complete a detailed medical and lifestyle questionnaire and if necessary Clare will liaise with their consultant or GP to ensure the level of exercise they are doing is appropriate. Anyone taking part is invited to make a small donation to Heidi’s Heroes. Clare said: “As long as exercise is done in a controlled, managed and supported environment such as we offer, it is extremely beneficial in many ways for cancer patients.” The classes run from 11.30am until 12.30pm and from 8.00pm to 9.00pm every Monday. Paul Ilott, 61, from Hester’s Way, Cheltenham, is a regular class member following cancer of his thyroid gland. He said: “Thanks to the Heidi’s Heroes classes I am physically fitter and healthier. I’ve lost weight and am stronger around the surgery area. Going

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Remember loved ones at hospice 'Lights of Love' event People across Gloucestershire are invited to join Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice to celebrate the lives of loved ones at a festive remembrance service. The local hospice’s annual ‘Lights of Love’ event takes place at St. Matthews Church, Clarence Road in Cheltenham on Wednesday 7th December, and everyone is warmly invited to attend. Featuring Christmas carols and readings alongside a time for remembrance and reflection, the service starts at 6.30pm followed by festive refreshments. The special gathering offers the opportunity to celebrate cherished memories of loved ones, with those attending having the opportunity to create a written dedication for loved ones on a dedication candle to display during the event. ‘Lights of Love’ is free to attend and is open to all, with any

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While the day after Boxing Day may be of no more significance to most of us than an opportunity to recover from – or perhaps to continue in – the season’s excesses, to lovers of extreme sports it’s an anniversary of some importance. For December 27th 1966 was the occasion of the first documented descent of the world’s most spectacular pothole (or open-air pit cave, to use the jargon). The three American cavers who descended the Basement of Swallows or Sotano de las Golondrinas – TR Evans, Chas Borland, and Randy Sterns – were not so crass as to announce it as a discovery: local people had been aware of its existence for countless generations, because every morning just after dawn the thousands upon thousands of swifts and green parakeets which roosted in its safe depths flew up en masse, and every evening just before dusk returned in even more spectacular fashion, diving head-first into the 49 x 62m opening. Besides, this part of Mexico – the San Luis Potosi region – was already well known for its sotanos, bell-shaped potholes caused when the roofs of limestone caves scooped out by underground rivers finally collapsed. What was unusual

here was the size of the thing. At 515m the Basement of Swallows is not the deepest pot-hole in the world. But the 376m drop from the uphill lip of the opening to the cave floor is the deepest vertical pitch known to speleologists – and the 330m drop from the downhill lip is pretty impressive, too! (The remaining 140-odd metres comprises a series of tunnels and chambers in the cave floor collectively known as the Crevice). The deepest such pitch in the UK, Yorkshire’s Gaping Gill, is a mere 110m; and the difference between the two would be even greater if the floor of the Basement of Swallows weren’t many metres deep in possibly 100 million years of guano. The first descent of the cave predated the popular emergence of extreme sports by more than a decade: the acronym BASE (buildings, antennae, spans, earth) wasn’t coined until 1978 even though parachutists had been leaping off skyscrapers, cliff-edges and bridges for quite some years by then. But news of its wondrous dimensions soon spread throughout the caving world, and before long more and more potholers were making their muddy way up the narrow unmetalled track from the nearest town, Aquismon. You might not think that rappelling down 370 metres of rope, frantically squirting it with water to prevent the friction melting it, is an enjoyable way of spending a few minutes, but these people did; they weren’t even deterred by the knowledge that the handover-hand climb back up might take even a fit person an hour

or more. To the Huastec people of the district this was an unmixed blessing: previously subsistence farmers, they now had a tourist industry to keep supplied with food and souvenirs. Soon the muddy track was fringed with kiosks of all descriptions and the impromptu camp-sites were knee-deep in litter which the tourists couldn’t take away and the locals had no means of disposing of. The authorities did their best to prevent damage: they metalled most of the track, and they persuaded the cavers to start their descent from a designated part of the cave entrance, which they obligingly equipped with ringbolts, and only to go down into the dark once the birds had gone out for the day. Then things got crazy. First, someone flew a hot-air balloon into the cave. Then the BASE jumpers arrived. Jumping the Basement of Swallows was reputed to be one of the sport’s hottest highs, but when tour organisers started installing electric winches to haul their customers out again, the authorities put their foot down. In 2002 BASE jumping was officially banned. And nobody, it seems, took any notice...

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At the AGM, back in September, the new Friends of Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy committee was formed. We thought it would be good for everyone to find out a bit more about the people that make up “Team Friends” but particularly about our new Chairperson, Tristan Gardner. What are your connections to the school? I’m relatively new to Cleeve, I didn’t go to school here. I have a daughter in the Infants at BCPA and my son will hopefully start Reception next year. How did you get involved with Friends of BCPA? I was asked to help build the bonfire one year, I enjoyed the social side and realised that helping was actually good fun. It’s rewarding to be able to give back to the school, my children will spend a lot of time there. After helping out I decided to join the committee. I was so keen to find out more about the work the Friends of BCPA do that I made quite an entrance to the AGM, I arrived about half an hour early, took a seat but soon

gatecrashed a new parent welcome meeting, Mr Savory took a brief pause from speaking, looked in my direction and proceeded with his talk.

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What’s your day job? I own a health centred personal training studio, including “Tristan’s Bootcamp”, which takes place on the school playground. Part of my job is helping people to achieve their goals, I pride myself on doing this through a series of manageable changes that are easy for my clients to maintain. I have taken a similar approach to trying to improve the way things are done on the committee. (for more information please visit www.tristangardner.co.uk)

I got involved with the aspects that interest me, having quite often uttered the words “if it was me, I would…” I decided to put myself forward for chairperson. What do you want to achieve this year as the Chairperson? I would like to enable the great work that is done by Friends of BCPA to be more efficient and therefore more time and cost effective. I would also like to see the Friends of BCPA evolve into a greater force within the community.

And finally, which of the events is your favourite?

Tell us more about how you plan to do this? One of the ideas that I would like to implement is a networking event. Bishops Cleeve has lots of independent businesses, myself included, I would like to develop the relationship that Friends of BCPA has with these businesses and in turn encourage the business community to come together. (For more information about this, please

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It would have to be the Bonfire & Fireworks – not just because it involves explosives! I remember my dad volunteering to help with the Round Table Fireworks Display when I was growing up. It’s the Friends of BCPA’s biggest event and it has the best of both worlds, it has a professional quality to it but at the same time is a real family-friendly community event. Future articles will update you with how Tristan gets on getting the committee “into shape”. ;-)

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The Gift of a Good Book Struggling to find the perfect book to give as a gift? Or wondering what to add to your own wish list? Maybe we can help… The Hidden People – Alison Littlewood Crime, fantasy and historical fiction are melded together in The Hidden People. Albie Mirralls is every bit the sensible, upstanding gentleman that Victorian society wants him to be. When his cousin, Lizzie, is burnt as a changeling, Albie travels from London to her village to see justice done. But when Albie’s own wife seems so completely changed, he finds himself questioning whether there could be some truth to the rumours about his cousin. The perfect book for curling up with on a winter’s night. The British Table – Colman Andrews and Christopher Hirsheimer For the foodie in your life, you might want to consider this recently released tome. Featuring around 125 recipes, from the traditional to the modern, there’s plenty to tempt most taste-buds. Recipes range from long-forgotten traditional fare, to regional specialities and contemporary classics. The focus is on warming comfort food. Think Braised Brisket followed by Whisky-Soaked-Raisin and Orange Marmalade.

Little Warrior – Giuseppe Catozzella Inspired by a tragic true story, Little Warrior tells the story of Samia Omar. Growing up in war-torn Somalia, life is hard, and dangerous. But Samia has big dreams – she wants to follow in Mo Farah’s footsteps and compete in the Olympics. As life grows increasingly hard for women, Samia refuses to be cowed into submission. There are few options for Samia but to put her life into the hands of traffickers, in the hope of escaping to a better place. A heartbreaking read that will stay with you long past you’ve finished the last page. The Girl Who Saved Christmas – Matt Haig Magic is starting to fade in Victorian England, and Amelia might be the only one who can save the day. (Father Christmas being a bit tied up with reindeers falling from the sky, angry trolls and other mishaps.) While it’s the sequel to the 2015 children’s bestseller A Boy Called Christmas, it stands up perfectly well on its own. An ideal gift for children aged 7 and up, this is a really enjoyable read. So much so

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For many of us, Christmas is a special time to spend with loved ones, brightening the darkest days of the year. Unfortunately, though, it can be fraught with stress, family tensions and too many food or alcohol-based temptations. So how can you survive Christmas? 1. Be Prepared Start adding a few Christmas items to each shopping list now, saving you the stress of a massive, last-minute shop. Only the freshest items need to be purchased just beforehand. Bake, prepare and freeze as much as possible in advance. 2. Go Easy on the Alcohol Alcohol is a calorie-heavy appetite stimulant linked to serious health conditions, which lowers inhibitions and affects judgment - so beware voicing long-standing gripes at Christmas and plan your drinking, ensuring you don’t exceed the recommended weekly maximum of 14 units (now applicable to men and women). Never drink on an empty stomach and match each alcoholic drink with a soft one to help your body handle alcohol’s toxins and dehydrating effects. Alcohol absorption depends

on several factors, so no set amount guarantees you’re under the legal drink-drive limit (and Scotland’s is much lower than the rest of the UK’s). Any amount of alcohol affects judgement and reactions. 3. Remember: Christmas Is About Everyone Try to resolve family conflicts (or agree a temporary truce) before the big day. Consider what everyone (including yourself) wants most from Christmas, but remind them compromises will be required. Try to find a few things everyone can enjoy together. Many Christmas adverts portray the exhausted woman, rushing around while everyone else relaxes, as the norm. Don’t let it be. Ensure everyone helps. 4. Be Shrewd with Food Keep a few quick-to-prepare items in stock to feed unexpected visitors, but don’t buy huge quantities of food. You can always top up later. Food poisoning isn’t festive, so ensure all cooks wash and dry their hands. Frozen foods should be properly defrosted and immediately refrigerated or cooked thoroughly (particularly large poultry or joints of meat). Keep raw foods separate from cooked food. Leave enough room in the fridge for cold air to circulate and don’t leave buffets out for more than 4 hours. Healthy festive food: • Removing skin and avoiding butter basting removes around a third of your turkey’s calories and

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Ingredients: • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, scrubbed • 2tbsp olive oil • 1 red onion, peeled and chopped • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced • 225g cooked turkey breast, diced • 1 x 230g tub fresh tomato salsa • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 100g Cheddar cheese, grated • Chopped avocado, lime wedges and freshly chopped parsley, to serve

Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and place on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Just before the potatoes are ready, heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 6-7 minutes until tender, adding the garlic after 5 minutes. Add the peppers and turkey and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of the tomato salsa and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Halve the baked sweet potatoes and roughly mash up the flesh with a fork. Season lightly and drizzle over half the remaining oil, then pile the turkey and pepper mixture on top of the halves. Scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the rest of the oil. Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve with chopped avocado and lime wedges and sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley. Spoon the rest of the salsa into a small bowl and serve on the side.

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What's On in December Jack and the Beanstalk Ongoing until Sunday 8th January 2017, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ

Tweedy the Clown and William Elliott as Dame Trott return for what will be the Everyman's most gigantic pantomime yet. Don't miss Jack's adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with laughs, slapstick, a giant and even a comedy cow. Written and directed by Phil Clark. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www. everymantheatre.org.uk. Late Night Shopping Every Thursday until 22nd December, Cheltenham Shops will be open until 9.00pm with free parking for late-night shoppers (from 5.00pm - 9.00pm) at Regent Arcade and Town Centre East (until 15th December). Spectacle of Light Thursday 1st - Friday 23rd December, 5.00pm 8.30pm, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD After dark, for the very first time in December, the Castle and grounds will come to life through a wonderful spectacle of light and sound. Explore a secret world as you follow a trail of light around the magical gardens and into the romantic ruins, and experience the breathtaking effect as the nighttime enchantment of this castle is majestically revealed before your very eyes. A unique experience for all ages. Tickets: £9 - £15 +

booking fee, available from www. spectacleoflight.co.uk. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, please visit www.spectacleoflight.co.uk. Christmas Events at Cheltenham Town Hall Thursday 1st Dec, 7.30pm: Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular, tickets starting at £22.50. Saturday 3rd Dec, 7.30pm: The Joy of Christmas, tickets range from £8.00 to £12.00. Sunday 4th Dec, 6.00pm: Gloucestershire Music Christmas Concert, tickets start at £8.00. For more information and tickets please visit www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. Linc Lunch Club Friday 2nd December, Malmaison, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AS Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! £23 each for a 2-course lunch including a glass of wine. For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 2nd December, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Over 30s disco playing all types of music from the 50s to the present day – disco, jive, motown, Rock n Roll. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Christmas Charity Fayre Saturday 3rd Dece, 11.30am - 4.00pm, The Fleet, Fleet Lane, Twyning, Near Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 6FL Come along and help support our Christmas Fayre in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Christmas stalls, live music with Abi Phillips (from 1pm to 3pm), fantastic food and drink, face painting, mulled wine, carol singing,

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...events cont'd essential. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405. The Roses Theatre Panto – Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Saturday 3rd December Saturday 7th January 2017, Morning, matinee and evening performances, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX

Tewkesbury's traditional family pantomime is guaranteed to hit the mark. Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood delivers everything you've come to expect from a Roses pantomime, and so much more; a gallant hero, a feisty damsel, a villainous baddie to boo off stage and plenty of comedy slapstick, dazzling costumes and fairy tale sets. Combine all this with non-stop music, dancing and laughter from start to finish and you're left with an unbeatable choice for a fun-filled festive outing for the whole family this Christmas. Sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. Tickets range from £13.00 £25.00. For more information and to book please call 01684 295074 or visit www.rosestheatre.org. The Brewery Quarter Christmas Light Switch-On Saturday 3rd December, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, The Brewery, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4FA An evening of live music and dancing from local performers with Santa making an appearance and switching on the lights at 6.30pm. Folk at the Cote Saturday 3rd December, 7.00pm Woodmancote Village Hall Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin concert. For more information and

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also delight you with their charming singing. Familiar favourites will of course be included for audience participation! In aid of the ‘Help Holst’ appeal for museum flood repairs. Tickets: £10/£5 for under 13’s. Available from the Town Hall Box Office: 08445 762210. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 6th December, 8.00pm - 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether you are a singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry to everyone. Well Baby Drop In Clinic Wednesday 7th & 21st December, 11.00am - 12.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre (next to the Library) Whist Drive Wednesday 7th December, 7.00pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowls Club (in the Clubhouse) £1 entry. The International Friday 9th December and Saturday 10th December, Open 10.00am - 5.00pm, First race at 12.00pm, last race at 3.30pm, Cheltenham Racecourse

Two days of the hottest Jump racing around – watch the stars of the sport compete at the home of Jump racing. For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub. co.uk or call 0344 579 3003. Crippetts Christmas Gift Fayre Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December, starting at 10.00am each day, Crippetts Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 4XT

Christmas shopping starts here! With more than 50 top-quality stallholders selling a vast array of festive gifts, stylish unique stationary, unusual food, quirky items, stocking fillers, decorative accessories for your home and garden and a selection of accessories, jewellery and art. Free parking. Carols for Carers Saturday 10th Dec, 6.00pm - 8.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Show your support for carers and join Carers Gloucestershire on the 10th December for a festive evening of carols in the beautiful surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey, followed by mince pies and hot drinks. Tickets are just £8.00 for adults, free entry for children. All proceeds from the concert will provide support for the 63,000 unpaid carers in the county. Christmas Carols by Steam Train Saturday 10th December, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The special train will depart promptly from Toddington at 7.00pm and the carol service will take place under the Christmas lights at Winchcombe station after the train has arrived. In aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. For more information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com Tea Dance Monday 12th December, Cheltenham Town Hall Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and of course tea and biscuits in the beautiful surroundings of the main hall. Tickets £5.00. Carers free. Carols at the Castle Monday 12th December, 6.00pm Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD The popular annual charity Christmas Carols event returns to Sudeley Castle and this year

will take place on the North Lawn. Winchcombe Community Choir will sing traditional carols mixed with sing-a-long songs accompanied by the wonderful music from the Cheltenham Salvation Army Band. Seasonal hot drinks and treats will be available from the Terrace Café and the Visitor Centre and gift shop will be open for tickets and maybe a special gift for someone or yourself! Tickets can be purchased online and will be available from the Visitor Centre on the night. £5 per person (under 12s free, donations welcome). Proceeds will go to the Cheltenham Salvation Army. For more information and tickets, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Tewkesbury School Carol Service Monday 12th December, 7.00pm, Tewkesbury Abbey

The event includes traditional and contemporary music and readings by our students. This promises to be a fantastic night with carols and plenty of Christmas spirit in the beautiful setting of our very own Abbey. All members of the community are welcome to attend. An Evening of Christmas Poetry and Song Friday 16th Dec, 7.30pm, Rex Rhodes Building, Gotherington The churches in Woolstone, Gotherington and Oxenton invite you to 'An Evening of Christmas Poetry and Song' performed by 'Shepherd’s Crook Folk Singing Group' from Winchcombe. Tickets: £5. Contact: 01242 673651 or 01242 674129.

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...events cont'd Winchcombe Live Friday 16th December 8.00pm 10.30pm, White Hart, High Street, Winchcombe A cosy night at the White Hart Inn with the Sons of the Delta Band playing. Tickets just £8.00. Gotherington Singers Christmas Concert Wednesday 21st Dec, 7.30pm, St Nicolas’ Church, Swindon Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4PA “The Colours of Christmas”. Tickets: £8.00 including wine and mince pies. Please call 01242 620775 for tickets. Christmas Day Swim Sunday 25th December, 11am - 11.30am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham

Why not go for a quick dip before Christmas dinner? The water will be extremely cold so this event is for people aged 17+ only. The gates will open at 10.30am and a disclaimer will need to be signed before entering the pool. Spectators are welcome to come along. Festival Trials Day Saturday 28th January Cheltenham Racecourse Come to what's known as the best one day jump fixture in the UK, and get notable pointers of horses ahead of The Festival in March. For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk or call 0344 579 3003. Christmas Cracker Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Two days of intensive steam and diesel services. For more

information and tickets, please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405. New Year’s Day at the Racecourse Sunday 1st January, 10.30am - 4.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse Celebrate the New Year in style! Whether it be with friends, family or colleagues, Cheltenham is the place to be on New Year’s Day. This hugely popular race meeting takes place on a Sunday, which means that the following day, Monday 2nd January will be a Bank Holiday – another perfect reason to come racing and round off the festive season! For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub. co.uk or call 0344 579 3003.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Alderton Acorns Preschool Group Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT We pride ourselves on our friendly welcome to mother, toddler and baby groups helping children to be happy in a safe enviornment. For more information contact: 07843 161159. Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship Meetings Wednesdays, 2pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. 14th Dec: Christmas Meeting. Bishop's 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 Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 20th Dec, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Christmas Party. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520. Brownies (7-10 years) Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities. We are a registered charity and operate under The Guide Association. For more information contact Jacqui Dent on 01242 890505. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org.uk/localsupport-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2pm, St. Michael’s Hall Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be

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carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information call 01242 673001. 6th December: Christmas lunch at the Royal Oak. Anyone who requires a lift from home, please contact 01242 672029.

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 Ladies Probus Club Alternate Tuesdays, 9.45am, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 6th Dec: Christmas meal. 13th Dec: 4 short talks on a selection of subjects including a Christmas special; Speaker: Dennis Halliday. 27th Dec: no meeting. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 6th Dec: The Yellow Hast Tribe; Speaker: Irene Tyack. 13th Dec: Christmas Lunch. 20th Dec: The Everyman Theatre; Speaker: Geoffrey Lowe. 27th Dec: No meeting.

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.

Young at Heart Club Wednesday 21st December, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Road, Bishop's Cleeve The Young at Heart Club takes place once a month on Wednesdays. Social activities and lunch at a cost of £3.50 per person. Everyone welcome.

Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall We are a ladies choir formed 49 years ago in Gotherington. If you are interested in joining us come along to one of our rehearsals and see how you like us! We are a very friendly group performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm welcome! Previous experience is not necessary. For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk

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 don't 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

The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8pm - 9pm Guide Hall, Winchcombe We are a ladies choir who meet once a week singing a variety of music including classical and songs from the shows. New members welcome. No audition necessary. A warm welcome awaits you. For more information call Jean on 01242 603204 or John on 01242 672849. Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during

term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@naturalvoice. net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@naturalvoice.net

LOCAL MARKETS Cheltenham Christmas Market Ongoing until Saturday 17th December, The Promenade A trip to the Christmas Market wouldn’t be the same without wrapping up nice and warm, while sipping on a glass of mulled wine. Enjoy the arts and craft stalls, selection of jewellery and Christmas decorations as well as a massive range of foods from all over the world. Christmas Charities, Fine Food & Drink Market Saturday 3rd December, 9.00am - 4.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham First stop for cards, gifts and wrapping, plus a taste of pleasures to come! Christmas Celebration Farmers Markets Friday 9th & 23rd Dec, 9.00am 2.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham The essential destination for the finest local food and produce to satisfy all! Christmas Gifts Arts & Crafts Markets Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Long Gardens, Cheltenham Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd December, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Pedestrian Zone, Cheltenham The treasure trove for gifts, treats and that extra special something for someone...

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Different Types Of Debt And How To Deal With Them repayments your home could be repossessed, so this is the number one priority debt above all others.

The temptation to borrow money is all around us. Despite the credit crunch, we still live in a consumerist society where credit card companies extend your limit unprompted, and payday lenders target those least able to pay extortionate interest rates. The fact that many people need to borrow simply to pay their bills and meet the ever-increasing cost of living means it can become draining and stressful just to stay afloat. When you owe money to numerous companies, it can be difficult to know how best to deal with your debts - the pressure becomes overwhelming when you’re simply trying to pay them off. To help you get more control and understand the ramifications of failing to repay, here’s a little more detail about the various forms of secured and unsecured borrowing. Secured loanS This type of loan is secured on an asset, such as the mortgage on your home. If you fall behind on these

Repossession is a worst case scenario, however, and most lenders will initially be open to negotiation. They won’t want to lose you as a customer, but you do need to be proactive about communicating with them, and demonstrate that you take the situation seriously. There are many debt charities in the UK that will help you work out a budget if you need guidance in this area. It’s important to let your lender know an amount you can afford to repay, and provide them with a copy of your budget to back it up. unSecured loanS credit cards and store cards The UK’s total credit card debt has risen to £65.5 billion in 2016, according to the Money Charity, equating to £2,426 per household.¹ Making the minimum repayment for too long causes a rapid decline into unmanageable debt, particularly if you also have other borrowing to contend with. Personal loans Personal loans from the bank will have a fixed rate of interest so you know how much you’ll need to pay each month, and the exact duration of the loan.

In many respects these loans are easier to manage than credit cards, which come with a temptation to build up more debt over time. Personal loans are generally offered for larger purchases, however, such as a car or refurbishing a kitchen for example. Payday loans Payday loans are targeted at those who need small amounts to carry them to the end of the month, and are often used to pay bills and meet other liabilities. The danger of these types of loan lies in the extremely high rates of interest applied. If you know that you’ll be able to pay the loan off when it’s due, they may be a good last resort, but missing a payment will very quickly send you into a debt spiral that is difficult to escape. Mail order catalogues Catalogue companies tend to attract new customers with introductory low interest rates or no interest initially. Repayments are made over a specified period – usually 20 or 40 weeks, and if you don’t fall behind, using a mail order catalogue can be a flexible way to spend. The problem is that if you miss even one payment, a higher interest rate will come into effect which can be as much as 40% APR. Other charges will also be applied by the company, including late payment fees and a charge for chasing the debt. ¹http://themoneycharity.org. uk/money-statistics/

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Mini Cryptic Crossword

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Pictograms

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You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

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Bishop's Cleeve Useful Numbers CHURCHES

UTILITIES

Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church 01242 674776

Electricty -ÂPower Loss

0800 365 900

St Michaels & All Angels

Gas Emergency

0800 111 999

Water Leaks

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Water Severn Trent

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SCHOOLS Bishop's Cleeve Primary School 01242 673814 Grangefield Primay School

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HELPLINES

Cleeve School

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Woodmancote School

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Gretton Primary School

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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111 444 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Directory Enquiries 118 500 Drugs Helpline 0800 776 600 Floodline 0845 988 1188 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 RSPCA 0300 123 4999 Samaritans 01452 306333 National Missing Persons 0500 700 700

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Winchcombe Abbey Primary School 01242 602447

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Greyholme Surgery

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Badham Pharmacy Stoke Road 01242 672211 Badham Pharmacy Church Road 01242 672653

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222 Nuffield Health Hospital

01242 802897

Cheltenham General

03004 222222

LIBRARIES Bishop's Cleeve Library

0845 2305420

Ambulance (Emergency Only) Fire (Emergency Only) Gas Emergency Police (Emergency Only) Police (non-emergency) NHS Direct

999 999 0800 111 999 999 101 111

Bishop's Cleeve Post Office

01242 672482

Gotherington Post Office

01242 672249

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Alderton Post Office

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TRAVEL Bus Information

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