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Dear Reader, Can you believe we are in August already! I’m really not sure where this year has gone and 2016 has certainly been interesting thus far. I hope you are enjoying the summer holidays and the long break isn’t proving to be too much of a strain on you or your purse if you are a parent! The summer holidays can be a worrying time for some parents, whether it’s trying to find childcare, thinking of things to do to keep the children entertained or just being mum’s taxi. Why not take a look in our useful What’s On section in the back of the magazine for some really great ideas on places to take the children or indeed the whole family.

If you enjoy trains and teddy bears, then the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is holding Teddy Bear Tuesdays throughout the whole of August.

Join in the fun and take along your own Teddy Bear for a day out filled with fun and laughter. Also on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August the Summer Steam and Real Ale Weekend is back at Winchcombe and Toddington Station. Come along and raise a glass of real ale to the brewers who have come from all over the country.

A Summer Soccer School is being held for a whole week starting on Monday 8th August at Gotherington Primary School. The Soccer School is for both boys and girls aged 7 - 12 years old.

For more information and to book a space call 07766 809885.

Finally, now that Euro 2016 and Wimbledon has finished, take some time to relax in the garden with a nice cup of tea and read through the August edition of the magazine, because before you know it the school runs will be starting all over again!

Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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These are a few tips to help with the interview. There is, of course, a lot of other preparation necessary in order to get the interview, but that is a different subject matter. The interview is very important as you want to show your best qualities and attributes to the interviewer and convey the belief, confidence and trust that you could do the job they are hoping to fill.

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1. Prepare a professional and honest CV – if you lie, you will be found out...eventually. Do get some help and advice from a professional in the construction of the CV. Most schools, colleges and universities are pretty useless and it’s often best not to take their advice.

2. Gen up on the employer prior to the interview. This is so easy to do via their website and more importantly it will be expected of you to have done your research.

3. Prepare and write your questions to ask at the interview. It is perfectly acceptable for you to refer to your prepared questions on a piece of paper or notebook. This demonstrates that you have made an effort, as well as showing your organisational skills.

4. It is important to sell yourself. This is not done by talking about yourself, selling yourself is done by showing interest in the other person and the business that you are hoping to join. You can ask questions such as ‘How long have you been here?’, 'What do you like about the organisation?’, 'Why is there a vacancy?’, etc.

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than what they can do for you. Your mindset should be what contribution can you make/ what can you add to the company. Just remember life is not about taking, a successful and happy life is about giving in all its various forms.

6. Dress for the job you want. People say 'don’t judge a book by its cover’, but that is not what happens in reality. Their first impression will be of what they see when you walk into the room.

What you wear in your personal or private life is entirely up to you. But you have no right to superimpose that on your place of work where other people’s income can also be dependent on what you look like.

7. Find out about training and personal development opportunities. Not only will this be helpful for your own personal career, but also demonstrates your willingness to learn which again will benefit your employer.

8. Make sure you meet the immediate line manager; the person you will report to. This is often best done at the second interview as it is so important that you gel within your immediate reporting structure.

9. Don’t ever take a job just for the money, you will end up by being very unhappy.

10. Be enthusiastic – would you employ you? A positive attitude is the most powerful attribute towards securing that dream job, then it’s up to you to maintain it and become a safe pair of hands to your employer. Then you will get promoted and your salary will increase.

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Every penny we raise this year will go to our three local charities that we work closely with: Riding for the Disabled, The Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre and Longfield Hospice.

It will be a great day out with plenty to do for the whole family.

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Danter's Fun Fair will also be in attendance along with go-karts, rock climbing and a racing simulator for the young at heart.

BMW, Harley Davidson, Ford and Porsche will also be there along with over other 60 stalls to visit. There will also be a wide variety of food available and the bar will be open!

Come along and join us for what promises to be a funpacked day and help us raise lots of money for our charities.

Silent Disco to raise funds in memory of mum A Cheltenham man is organising a family friendly bank holiday Silent Disco to raise funds for a local hospice in memory of his mum.

Craig Shipley, who lives in Arle in Cheltenham, is organising the headphone disco to help raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court who cared for his mum during her battle with cancer The family friendly event takes place on Sunday 28th August at Seasons, Swindon Village from 5pm until 10pm.

Tickets are on sale now for £5 for adults, £3 for under-16s and children under 10 go free.

With bouncy castle, face painting, snacks, bar, charity raffle and three DJs/channels to choose from all playing different styles of music it promises to be a ‘super Sunday’ for the family to enjoy together, whilst raising funds for expert

hospice care to support local people and their families.

Craig said, “I wanted to organise an event in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice as they were amazing in the latter stages of my mum Alix’s life and have been amazing in supporting many other local families whose loved ones have also been affected by the horrible disease that is cancer.”

“I hope we raise funds so that their amazing care can continue and more families can be supported.”

“I would really like to hear from local businesses, groups or organisations who can help with donating prizes for our charity raffle.”

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“As a charity all our services are given free of charge, but we rely on fundraising from the local community for the majority of our income. Events like Craig’s Silent Disco not only bring families and friends together but help raise valuable funds so we can be there for more local families when they need us.”

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

The Memorial Cross in the Long Tan rubber plantation

Every 18th August, Australia goes crazy for Long Tan Day – and even more so this year, when it’ll be Long Tan’s 50th anniversary!

Never heard of it? Sadly, neither have many Australians (probably). Long Tan wasn’t a particularly remarkable South Vietnamese rubber plantation as South Vietnamese rubber plantations go; and the battle fought there on 18th August 1966 wasn’t a particularly big battle. It was a victory, though, and a victory whose effects lasted until the end of the Vietnam War nine bloody years later.

But where does Australia come into this? Well, as SEATO and ANZUS pact signatories, the Australian and New Zealand armies had, since 1962, been secretly training the Americans in the jungle warfare techniques they’d learned in Burma in World War II and during the 1948-1960 Malayan Emergency.

But when President Johnson decided to escalate the war he was desperate for overt allies – the “Many Flags” programme – to confer legitimacy on a war the UN wouldn’t and couldn’t support.

Harold Wilson, our newly elected Labour PM, offered diplomatic and intelligence support but flatly refused to send any troops – a decision that was to cost him dearly very soon afterwards. Australia

and New Zealand, though, having regional interests, agreed. A battalion of the Royal Australian Rifles together with light armoured support and 161 battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, along with a destroyer and an old aircraft carrier converted into a troop carrier, and a squadron each of Caribou transports, Canberra bombers and Huey helicopters, joined the Americans in 1965.

A year later the nowacclimatised 1ATF was given a province of its own to run, Phuoc Tuy on the south coast.

Phuoc Tuy was almost entirely run by the Viet Cong and North Vietnam Army; the South Vietnamese ARVN held only the main towns. 1ATF therefore put itself in harm’s way, establishing a base, Nui Dat, right across the Communists’ supply route, and the NVA/VC forces duly prepared to eliminate it.

By 16th August the NVA had established guns and mortars at Long Tan, 2km from Nui Dat, and opened fire. These were quickly silenced by RNZA counter-fire, though, and patrols sent out on the 17th found only empty gun positions and mortar pits. On the 18th a company of 108 men was dispatched to locate the NVA, but an entire regiment of the NVA plus a battalion of VC found them first.

In a battle that raged for hours in pouring monsoon rain the Australians held off a force 10 times their number, and only survived thanks to the RNZA’s supporting fire and the fresh ammunition dropped by the RAAF. At nightfall they were relieved by reinforcements from Nui Dat, and under cover of darkness the NVA/VC silently melted away. The next

morning’s recce revealed why: while the Australians had lost 18 killed and 24 wounded, they had killed 245 of their enemies. That one day’s battle broke the VC’s grip on Phuoc Tuy for good: two serious attempts to reassert themselves failed and it became the most peaceful – or rather, the least troubled – province in South Vietnam.

The Australians and New Zealanders withdrew gradually from Vietnam over the course of 1972, never having been numerous enough to achieve much: even at their peak 1ATF and the other formations numbered less than 9,000, and their governments never allocated them enough air and artillery support to make their tactic of close and continuing infantry engagement as effective as it had been in Malaya.

Meanwhile, Wilson and the Labour government paid heavily for a principled refusal to get involved. Johnson, an aide revealed later, would have paid a billion dollars for a single British brigade, enough to close the trade gap that caused the 1967 “pound in your pocket” devaluation crisis. But say what you like about Wilson and his crew: they wouldn’t sell blood for dollars.

Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Chris Eubank (8th); Charlie Dimmock (10th); Halle Berry (14th); Tracy-Ann Oberman (25th); and Shirley Manson (26th).

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For Friends of BCPA the last few weeks Email: fobcpa@gmail.com Charity No. 1020941 Read books together of term always feel a bit hectic with the about starting Summer Fete, Summer Discos and the Leavers Event, it’s nice being able to school and going recharge our batteries ready to school. to start again in September.

Our first “event” after the summer holidays will be “Tea and Tissues”. Team Friends are on hand to welcome new parents, offering tea, biscuits and reassurance.

The information packs from the school cover Bring snacks when the start dates and uniform lists, but often it’s the little things that keep us awake at night. you come to pick Like SOCKS - do they need special school them up – the socks? What about polo shirts - red or children are often white? ...red or white? ...RED OR WHITE? hungry after a busy Along with some super cute first day at school. day photos, here is some advice from parents, for parents...

One tip which may seem a little odd now...but believe me at some point you will be asking yourself how to remove whiteboard pen marks from their uniform. One of our parents has recommended putting washing up liquid on fresh whiteboard pen marks.

It works well as a pre-wash treatment (this may sound confusing now, but you will soon understand)!

So about the socks – generally boys wear black or grey socks, and girls wear white or grey socks, or red or grey tights. My children wear whatever socks are clean – often odd socks!

As for polo shirts - red polo shirts in the summer don’t show sunscreen marks.

In the winter white polo shirts look nice with the red jumpers.

There is a real mix of red and white shirts, no child will look out of place whichever they decide to wear.

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You may hear from your child: “I had nobody to play with ALL DAY!” Translation: “I've spent about two minutes alone at playtime.”

Talk about school in a positive way, tell your child about your time at school (positively).

Let your child choose their school bag, drinks bottle and lunchbox.

Label everything, sew it, stick it or stamp it – whichever method you prefer. Check out the link for Stamptastic on the BCPA website.

Don’t try to do “homework” too late in the day.

Your little one will be tired, even if they are used to 10hour days at nursery.

A tip for the parents don’t let your child see that you are nervous, you probably feel worse than they do.

Last but not least - wear sunglasses on your first day to disguise your tears!

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Gloucestershire gets behind flood hit hospice Individuals, businesses and community groups from right across Gloucestershire have come to the aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice following freak flash flooding in June.

Following an appeal to help the hospice meet the costs associated with the incident, communities from right across the county have been in touch to make donations, hold fundraising events or offer volunteering support.

Gloucester Round Table, Gloucester Rotary, the Freemasons in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire, Tetbury Upton Parish, The Richard Pate School, Howdens and Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce have all made generous donations to the hospice amongst many other local groups and businesses, while residents and friends in Winchcombe held a coffee morning at the Guide Hall raising much needed funds.

Individuals from every corner of the county have donated too, with a number of future activities planned to raise further funds including coffee mornings and a dress down day at Bovis Homes.

The result has seen over £10,000 raised in just three weeks, with further vital donations being made.

Elise Hoadley, Hospice Director at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “I know I speak for everyone at the hospice when I say we have been truly touched and overwhelmed by the response of Gloucestershire in the wake of flash flooding to our day hospice.”

“To every single person, business and community group who have donated or been in touch to offer help or support, thank you.”

“The flood really could not have come at a worse time for us.

Like many other charities we’re struggling in the current financial climate and we were faced with the possibility of having to divert precious funding away from providing our care to cover the costs associated with this incident.”

“The response of the wonderful people of Gloucestershire meant this is no longer the case and the funds we work so hard to raise so we can deliver our care can continue to be spent on providing that care supporting local people and their families.”

“The support has been amazing, but as a charity we still need extra funds to help provide our care.”

The hospice’s insurer, Gloucesterbased Ecclesiastical, has also pulled out all the stops to make sure patients can get back into the purpose-built day hospice building as quickly as possible.

The insurer’s contractors have been working around the clock to dry out and repair the building with up to 30 industrial blowers drying the ground floor of the building 24/7, brand new flooring was laid and new fixtures and fittings added.

Originally it had been thought it would take up to two months to dry out and repair the building, but thanks to everyone’s hard work hospice patients moved back in at the beginning of July following a final deep clean of the building.

Beccy Day, Day Hospice Manager, continued, “Our insurers Ecclesiastical have been fantastic.

Working with their contractors they have gone above and beyond to repair and return the building to us as quickly as possible. The speed and efficiency at which they

have worked has meant repairs have been completed well ahead of schedule.”

“During the flood and repairs we transferred the day hospice service to our staff dining room and hospice chapel so we could still provide our care. I was delighted to welcome our patients back into our beautiful day hospice building so quickly following the flood.”

David Bonehill, claims director at Ecclesiastical, said, “As a specialist insurer we understand the need to put things back in order quickly. Losing such a key building overnight can have a huge impact on any organisation.

However, in the case of a charity the impact is often felt much more widely as it can mean a reduction in the services they can offer to the community they serve."

“We are absolutely delighted to have been able to turn this project around so quickly enabling the Hospice to re-open within weeks and continue to provide the much needed care and support for our local community here in Gloucestershire.”

For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice please call www. sueryder.org/Leckhampton

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So it came as no surprise when I learnt the former Stig is none-too-enamoured with the prospect of driverless cars on our roads. He laments that already the likes of lane-departure warning and collision avoidance systems are removing control from the driver and reducing them to “supervising passengers”.

“The less of that the better” he says. “This stuff just makes people more prone to get their phones out and start texting.”

A good point. To date the majority of driverless cars have been tested at reasonably slow speed, on test tracks or with a capable human ready to take over if things go wrong (of which, in one well publicised coming together, the bus won).

Ben raises a very significant point too: car electronics can go wrong. What happens when the sensors fail or get blocked by road dirt?

If, and when, driverless cars are given the go ahead onto our roads (predications range from 10 years to never) they will be competing for road space with millions of existing “conventional” cars, all being driven by us drivers who will offer no special exemptions to the new kid on the block.

I’m with Ben in wanting to keep humans in control, because those driverless cars will be, in effect, learner drivers with no L plates.

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Plan Your Planting

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Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees.

So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year.

Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October.

Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so.

Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year.

Many bulbs do well in

containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be underplanted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots.

If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment.

Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too.

If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with.

In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering.

Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show

even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety.

For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery.

If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating.

Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting!

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Winchcombe Country Show Instead of putting your feet up over the August Bank Holiday weekend – get your trainers on and visit the Winchcombe Country Show to participate in a Rio Olympic-themed show!

Alongside the traditional flower show with its tremendous displays of vegetables and flowers, we are breathing some Brazilian magic into the show.

There will be competitive freestyle swims, baton relays and show jumping.

A Brazilian-themed procession will start at 11.30am from the Abbeyfields Centre in Back Lane which will arrive at the show in time for the opening at noon. There will be prizes for the best individuals and team fancy dress.

One of this year’s ring attractions will be Stuart Barnes’ Dog and Duck Show which this year has been kindly sponsored by Warner’s Bugden’s. Stuart has observed and trained dogs around the world for over 25 years. He and his

team will be using trained and untrained sheepdogs to herd Indian Runner ducks and help us learn how to communicate with our dogs. It promises to be a lively demonstration.

There will be lots of other entertainment and activities including the Happenstance Morris Dancers, go-karting, a traditional Punch and Judy show, street entertainment, face painting and much, much more. The Winchcombe Brass Band will be providing the musical backdrop for the day.

The competition marquee will be the traditional hub of the show with many classes featuring creative floral displays, arts, crafts, photography, wine, cookery and preserves. There will be over 50 trophies to win so fill in your entry forms now. New to the flower show this year will be ‘Best Baker’. A prize of £10 will be given to the baker of the best Victoria sandwich.

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The deadline for entries is 12 noon on Saturday 27th August.

As part of a weekend of events in Winchcombe, there will be the Run Winchcombe Event at Sudeley Castle on Sunday 28th August. The event will consist of a 5k fun run, a 10k hill climb to the Neolithic long barrow Belas Knapp for the more adventurous and a 1k for 10s and under. Entry forms are also available from winchcombeshow.org.uk.

It will be an action-packed family weekend for all so please come along and support this local community event.

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The Davis Cup (by BNP Paribas) Trophy Tour travels to East Glos on 21st August 2015 was the year that saw Great Britain finally lift the Davis Cup again, for the first time in 79 years.

To celebrate their victory over the Belgium team, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have decided to tour the trophy around the country to thank their loyal fans, players, coaches, venues and volunteers.

The tour is not only to celebrate this momentous occasion but to inspire the next generation of would-be tennis players.

On 21st August the tour will be coming to the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. There will be a multitude of free events available for all ages including coaching sessions for beginners to try the sport. In addition there will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and be pictured with the Davis Cup Trophy.

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Michael Downey, LTA Chief Executive explains: “The Davis Cup win is one many will remember for the rest of their lives and is a key vehicle that can drive interest in our sport.”

Darren Morris, East Glos Club Manager, adds: “We are thrilled to have been chosen to be a part of this very special Davis Cup Trophy Tour. To allow the local

community to share the successes of the GB team has already driven an increased passion and enthusiasm for tennis in this area.

On behalf of everyone at East Glos Club, we thank the LTA for allowing us to be a part of this momentous achievement."

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Home & Interiors Come Back To Carpet

Modern carpet can be both practical and fashionable, offering an enormous choice of colour, pattern and texture.

Why choose carpet?

Carpet is soft and comfortable underfoot, absorbs sound, is non-slip and forgiving if you have a fall, and is insulating against heat loss and draughts; however, it may stain and wear. Regular vacuuming is the only maintenance carpet needs, but accidental spills can be hard to deal with, and it’s unlikely to last longer than stone, tiles or wood. choosing a carpet As a general rule, the deeper the pile and the more luxurious the finish, the greater care the carpet will need, while the shorter and denser the pile, the better it is likely to wear, meaning there is a tradeoff between softness and comfort against durability

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and resilience. Standard carpet descriptions are for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which gives a good indication of suitability.

So a hallway carpet should be very tough and classified for heavy domestic use, while a living room (general domestic) probably requires a luxury look combined with robust performance, and a spare bedroom could be more delicate. If you choose a carpet suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together.

Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms.

Ask your retailer for samples and take them home where you can see them in your own environment and light.

If redecorating from floor to ceiling, choose the carpet first and ensure that the rest of the scheme co-ordinates - the floor is the largest visible area in a room, so it’s important to get it right. Don’t forget the cost of underlay and fitting and get your room professionally measured, and when replacing a carpet, always buy new underlay. This ensures your new carpet sits properly and wears evenly and can prolong its life by up to 40 per cent. image - Padstow candy spot carpet, £69.99 per square metre, Brintons, tel 0800 505055, www.brintons.co.uk.

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Used mainly in plain twists, loop patterns and saxonies. polyester: Stain-resistant, light and bulky, with a lustrous appearance, mainly used in plain, thick saxonies. mixes: In order to enhance performance, give a particular feel or reduce price, the four fibres are blended together. The most common blends are 80% wool with 20% nylon (probably the ideal combination of softness and strength); 80% wool with 10% nylon and 10% polyester; and 50% wool with 50% polypropylene.

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To ensure your equipment is on target for 2016 why not see us for a FULL RIFLE SERVICE which generally takes one hour.

Cost: £65 including VAT. Any parts required are extra.

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We look forward to seeing you!

HPS will once again be on Bisley Camp for: the F-Class European Championships (September 2nd - 10th) and Trafalgar (October 15th -16th).

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Tadstock

August 26th - 29th 2016 TADSTOCK in association with CCP and Studio340 is proud to present its annual festival for the people of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and beyond. Set in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds and uniquely powered by solar energy, TADSTOCK will take place on Friday 26th August and run until Sunday 29th August 2016.

come along and be part of Tadstock to find out who you will see. When the live music stops, the after hours party and fun begins with various DJ's turning sets in the woods.

Away from the main-stage, Tadstockers will have the chance to sample locally sourced sustainable food and drink. Childrens entertainment will be supplied too. Providing There will be a number of bands and musicians performing fun for all the family, Tadstock is an experience like no other. over the weekend but the What's more, the whole headline acts are being kept festival is powered by a secret until they walk on renewable energy! stage. You will just have to

Free car parking and camping with shower facilities are offered across the weekend to all ticket holders and with stunning views of the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire countryside on your tent step, there is no doubt you'll be coming back, next year.

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10 Reasons To Visit The Roses This August

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You can see two amazing outdoor Shakespeare plays in the pretty Victoria Gardens.

Art lovers can see work by Sam Morris Cow Art and Araminta Fogden as well as a Shakespeare themed exhibition.

Need an excuse to come and try six different wines? We’ve got it...

The Roses serves some of the best coffee and cakes in town.

There are over 50 different events on every single month.

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Hear the music of Dolly, Dire Straits and journey through America’s Classic Rock back catalogue.

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Looking for an Absolutely Fabulous way to spend an evening? Find it here.

You will always get the warmest welcome and any help you need.

There’s free parking after 5.30pm in all nearby car parks.

There’s a new brochure out on Monday 22 August - don’t forget to snap up your panto tickets!

Come and find out for yourself... we look forward to seeing you!

Image: Oddsock Theatre Company’s Macbeth

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Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Sat 27th August 2016 10.30am - 4.30pm George Watson Memorial Hall GL20 5PX Tewkesbury Vintage Fair is back at the Watson Hall on Bank Holiday Saturday with the aim to raise funds for the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow.

Vintage fans will be pleased to know that there are a number of new highlights to enhance the day of nostalgia based in the old music hall on Barton Street.

Meet the Lead Historical Reenactment group who will be dressed in authentic clothing from the 1940’s, and view an exhibition of women’s clothing from this period. Clothing was still in short supply well after WW2 so find out how women created ‘fashion on a ration’.

Terry Cox and members of Friends Ukenited will be on hand to lift

the spirits of fair goers with a performance of lively ukulele covers of vintage hits while all the usual attractions will be back at the fair including vintage stalls, fashion show, pop up tea room, plus beauty parlour run by the Yesterday Darlings.

Entry is £1 and under 12’s free.

Further information please visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk.

The evening event is being promoted by Rob Farley of All About Swing. The ‘Hope For Tomorrow’ Charity Swing Dance is guaranteed to liven up the pace. Tickets are available via the website at www.allaboutswing.co.uk at £5 per person. Contact Rob on 07807033385 for further information.

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Health

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away.

• Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away).

Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health.

The problem: Poor Sleep.

Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone.

Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Long-term, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease.

The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening.

The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text.

The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust

The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly.

The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: • Standing on public transport.

• Walking/biking all or part of the way to work.

• Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill).

• Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced.

• Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders.

The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain

injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome (tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve).

The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting.

• Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible.

• Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats. Wrist supports may help.

• Check your posture regularly.

Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching.

• Adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. o Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. o Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. o The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal).

To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!

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Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival

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SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2016

Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival is more than just a car show with over 500 classic cars and 200 bikes (including many rarieties and pre-war vehicles) on display, 150 pitches selling everything from jam to gaskets, live music from artists like The Haywood Sisters or Ain’t Misbehavin’, a bar, BBQ, teas, cakes and much more. The Midlands Air Ambulance Helicopter will be on site too, and famous racing driver Barry “Whizzo” Williams is expected to attend the event, so make sure you come along! Tewkesbury Rotary Club is looking forward to seeing you at the event!

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The Western Motorhome Show ‘Go West’ to Malvern for the UK’s biggest western-themed motorhome event!

Our famous Western Motorhome Show returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 12th 14th August. This western-themed show has it all – with its huge exhibition area showcasing new and pre-owned vehicles, accessories galore including specialist western memorabilia, western re-enactments and living history area, plus three halls of country music entertainment.

All overlooked by the breathtaking Malvern Hills. It’s not every day you see in excess of 3000 motorhomes descend upon the Hills!

singing, dancing and living history.

Their authentic camp is a must-see feature of the show and gives visitors a true essence of what 19th Century American West would have been like.

Over 200 exhibitors will be attending the show, bringing the best there is in the motorhome and outdoor accessory market. View a great selection of new and pre-owned American, European and British motorhomes from leading dealers and choose from 1000s of accessories. There will also be a specialist western trade section within the exhibition area, filled with western memorabilia, clothing and more.

In terms of evening entertainment (campers only), we have another packed schedule of live country and western planned! Look forward to performances across up to three venues over four nights, from The Diablos, Rob Childs, Darren Busby, Danny Lee Band and many more.

This is in addition to four nights of line dancing tuition from show favourites, the Jolly Stompers. Saturday night top of the bill entertainment is from Johnny Cash Revisited, a tribute to Tammy Wynette - The Legend and Garth Brooks UK. Tickets can be purchased on-site (subject to availability) for £14.00 for adults and £7.00 for children.

All show visitors can once again enjoy daytime Western entertainment including reenactments from Lonestar featuring shoot-outs, Native American traditions, quick draw competitions,

If you’re in the area and want to visit as a day visitor, admission rates are £7.00 for adults (17yrs+) and children are FREE. This includes FREE parking and a FREE showguide on arrival. The exhibition

area opens daily at 9.30am and closes at 5pm Friday and Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.

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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche Serves 6

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden.

Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

• 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

• 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

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Town Centre Manager & writer Kevan Blackadder sampling food

Christmas arrives early at THE OX Cheltenham On one of the hottest days of the year so far, the staff from The Ox showcased their Christmas menu to a host of Gloucestershire business people and local celebrities who had come to sample a different twist to the office Christmas party whilst basking in the summer sunshine.

The Ox’s general manager, Stéphane, told Joe Lemer from BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Sunshine Radio, and Bishop's Cleeve Magazine's Gregg inks, G uests enjoying the edr Upwards all about his team hin ns su & d foo of chefs and bartenders who had been working for weeks to create a Christmas menu with a difference.

“Great food is one of the things which brings us all together at Christmas. Here at The Ox we have built a reputation as purveyors of some of the finest steaks and cocktails in town, and we’re building on that to ensure everyone’s Christmas celebrations are suitably delicious and decadent.

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In addition, our expert bartenders are always on hand to ensure your meal is accompanied with unique and unusual wines, locally brewed beer and ales and festive cocktails. We cater for small groups to parties of up to 80 (on request).

Our team look forward to creating the perfect Christmas celebration in Cheltenham.”

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Our chefs have created a Christmas menu designed to offer a sumptuous alternative to the traditional Christmas turkey dinner. As our name suggests, we’ll be serving mouth-watering steak dishes along with a variety of delectable small plates of sinfully good deserts, but can easily cater for all tastes and dietary requirements on request.

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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend.

Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters.

After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived.

Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over.

The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses.

There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heartwrenching story.

Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years.

But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters.

Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society.

She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm. But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities. Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now

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Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants.

There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twenty-seventh floor.

In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining.

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.

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Since Gareth Malone broke on to the scene with his youthful looks and those black-rimmed glasses that charmed the socks off those military wives, giving them a new focus on life rather than continually worrying about their loved ones serving abroad, there has been an explosion in numbers of choristers and new choirs.

Choirs and groups of people singing together goes back to ages past.

Locally there are many different choirs scattered around the county giving pleasure to all that hear them. One such local choir is the Churchdown Male Voice Choir that has been performing as a choir for fifty years.

The male voice choir is probably most usually associated with miners in South Wales, where every village had at least one male choir and the joy of singing brought huge health and social benefits to the population.

One can imagine the relief of being lifted to the surface after the toil and

hardship endured during a long shift underground in the coal mines. The miners would wash down and greedily quench that growing thirst, generated through the hard work and coal dust, with that first ale, before opening their lungs to release the pent-up emotions, frustrations and dust of the day in song. No wonder the hearty anthems generated from the 'Valleys' are loud, passionate and rejoice the joy and relief of seeing out another day in life's cruel lot.

Generally audiences for local choirs are good, but for the male voice choirs there appears to be a false perception that they only sing the songs steeped in tradition and are full of 'old men!' There is a strand of truth in that. Many join these choirs in their 30's to 40's and enjoy it so much they stay. Some didn't think they could sing when they started and many can not read music at the beginning, but they soon pick up the

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basics and develop enjoying the same comradeship that united those early miners. Time moved on but the health benefits of singing remain.

Choirs are always seeking new members, not only for sharing the joy and benefits of singing but to ensure their continued survival.

Convincing people that they really can sing once they shrug off their doubts and insecurities is difficult but, once someone takes the plunge, the difference is vast and reflected in their performance.

Churchdown Male Voice choir raise 10 -12 thousand pounds each year for local and national charities. The choir is always open to consider helping promote any charity with a performance when contacted directly, so please get in touch. Details can be found online at www.churchdownmvc.com.

In its fifty-first year the choir is going back to the roots of its singing - South Wales. In the autumn they will be the guests of top choir Morriston Orpheus in Swansea, and they will also be singing with the Dunvant Male Choir in nearby Mumbles.

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Hobbies ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’? Become A Wildlife Recorder!

By Kate McLelland According to Dr John Blewitt, a specialist in Social Responsibility at Aston University in Birmingham, many of us are suffering from a new condition known as “nature deficit disorder”. Before you rush to google the symptoms, it may help to know that this isn’t a real medical condition, but a term coined to describe people who are cut off from the natural world.

Research carried out by the charity Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) has revealed that a significant percentage of young adults aged between 16 and 23 are so divorced from nature they believe that eggs are made from wheat and don’t know that milk comes from a cow.

In a timely intervention, Bristol Natural History Consortium, together with 14 partner organisations, has come up with a national initiative that promises to put us back in touch with the natural world. BioBlitz is a research programme that encourages ordinary people to become wildlife explorers for a day (find out more at www.bnhc. org.uk).

However if 24 hours isn’t long enough to satisfy your curiosity about the natural world, never fear: you can go on to take part in a range of wildlife initiatives

that keep going all year round.

Love our Ladybirds Go to www.ladybird-survey. org to find information about this much-loved insect, which belongs to the scientific family Coccinellidae. These attractive creatures come in a range of different colours and sizes, from the tiny yellow 22-spot Ladybird to the pea-sized Eyed Ladybird.

Ladybird research is important because of the recent invasion by the Harlequin Ladybird, which now threatens to overwhelm our native populations. On the Ladybird Survey website you’ll find links to a website where you can record sightings of the Harlequin. buy a mammaL tunneL Even wondered which small mammals pass through your garden at night, searching for food? Nottingham Trent University has come up with an ingenious way to detect the presence of hedgehogs, mice, shrews and other small creatures. The Footprint Tunnel is a non-invasive tool designed to help researchers identify the presence of animals by identifying their paw-prints, captured on special inked paper.

A Footprint Tunnel kit is available from The Mammal Society at www.mammal.org.

uk at a cost of £15.54 (including VAT). You can download a free, printable guide from the same site to help you identify different species from their paw-prints. add vaLue to your birdwatching hobby BirdTrack is a national research programme that uses people power to supply information on birds where there are currently gaps in our knowledge (for example, very little is known about the timing of arrivals and departures of migrating species). The information you supply to BirdTrack could eventually be used to protect our birds, particularly rare species.

Just register on the site www. bto.org as a recorder and the next time you go birdwatching, enter the location you’ve visited, the date and time of your visit then check off the birds you spotted on the list provided.

There are many other ways that you can get involved in monitoring wildlife, including a butterfly survey, a national reptile and amphibian recording scheme, a flying ant survey and a shark egg case hunt! These innovative wildlife recording projects are not only a fantastic way to learn about the great outdoors, they also make a real contribution to the nation’s knowledge, so get out there and start recording today.

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Sudoku

Space 1. Which planet is referred to in the title of the American sitcom Third Rock From The Sun? 2. Wallace and Gromit first featured in a short film called A Grand Day Out where the visit the moon after realising they have run out of what?

3. Launched into orbit in 1973, what was the name of the first American space station?

4. In the lyrics to the song Space Oddity by David Bowie, what type of pills does Ground Control tell Major Tom to take?

5. Who wrote the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey?

6. First broadcast in 1988, which TV comedy series has a name that is also the name given to a small, dim star with relatively cool surface temperatures?

7. How many rows of aliens are there at the start of a game of Space Invaders?

8. Each of the films in the Star Wars series begins with what ten word sentence appearing at the top of the screen, followed by the Star Wars logo and crawling text?

9. What name is given to an area in space where the gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull?

10. In Gustav Holst's suite of music called The Planets, why was there not piece of music for Pluto?

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What's On in August

Children’s Wednesdays at Sudeley Castle Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Events Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT

Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August: Teddybear Tuesdays - bring your favourite Teddy to ride on the railcar special. Join the picnic at Winchcombe Station; normal prices apply. Saturday 13th August: Fish & Chips Special.

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August: Summer Steam and Real Ale Weekend at Winchcombe and Toddington. Raise a glass to real ale brewers from all over the country. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel but for those planning just to sample the ales, a small admission fee will be charged. For further details please visit www.gwsr.com.

Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 2nd August, 8.00pm - 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ

Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along for some great music and atmosphere.

Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call 01242 602236.

Back by popular demand.

Each Wednesday of the summer holidays there will be fun for the whole family with a variety of activities and shows. Every week there will be History and Time Travel Shows, Dragon Tales from the Agent Green, Giant Games, and a bouncy castle. On alternate weeks the Music Man (10th & 24th August) and Punch and Judy shows (17th & 31st August) will keep visitors entertained.

Included with general admission. For more information please visit: www. sudeleycastle.co.uk.

Vintage Sports Car Club Friday 5th August Sunday 7th August, Prescott Hillclimb, Gotherington For more information please call 01242 673136 or visit www.prescott-hillclimb.com.

St. Michael's Church Sat 6th August, 9.30-10.30am St. Michael and All Angel’s Church is open on the first Saturday of the month, whereby you can spend time in the Chancel at The Well, a space set aside for private prayer.

Summer Soccer School Mon 8th August, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Gotherington Primary School. A Summer Soccer School for boys and girls aged 7-12 years. Children can be dropped off from 8.45am. £18 per day or £70 for the week. For more information contact 07766 809885.

of events to help visitors learn about and enjoy the Common.

Friday 12th & 19th August: Summer Holiday Family Fun educational activities for children ages 4 to 14, and accompanying adults too! Thursday 18th August: Changing Climate, Changing Cleeve. In the face of climate change, can we help natural species to adapt? A walk while we discuss the issues.

Saturday 27th August: Memorial Walk. Our annual event for family and friends of those remembered on the Memorial Wall. For full details visit www. cleevecommon.org.uk. Please note that, for some events, booking is essential and there is a small charge, payable in advance.

Contact: Cleeve Common Board of Conservators, phone 07471 687877 or email conservators@ cleevecommon.org.uk Summer Tea Dance Sunday 14th August, 2pm Cheltenham Town Hall

Join Beverly Harwood for a special summer afternoon of social dancing to strict tempo music. You can enjoy a mixture of Latin, Ballroom and sequence dancing. Tea and biscuits will also be available.

Richard III Weekend at Sudeley Castle Saturday 20th August - Sunday 21st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Travel back into the 15th century with Richard III

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...events cont'd and his encampment as they settle at Sudeley for another weekend of medieval life on the road.

Entertainment will be on hand by musicians, knights, storytellers and more. There will also be a special appearance from the great Richard III, who will be present on horseback, making sure that you get the full 15th century experience!

For more information please visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk.

2 Peaks 1 Pool Sunday 21st August, 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sandford Park Lido, Cheltenham

A team challenge combining a walk/run to two checkpoints on picturesque hills surrounding Cheltenham followed by a refreshing swim at the Lido. Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 individuals who walk/run and finish together. Adults £9.00, children £5.00. To enter or for more information please visit: www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

Davis Cup Trophy Tour at East Glos Club East Glos Club, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham will play host to the Davis Cup Trophy Tour (Tennis’ equivalent to the World Cup) on Sunday 21st August between 10.00am - 5.00pm. Everyone is welcome to come down, have a look around the Club and have a picture with one of the largest

trophies in the world taken. Great Britain won the trophy against Belgium last year, which was the first time in 79 years.

Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival Sunday 21st August, 11am - 4pm, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF (200 yds from J9 M5)

Over 500 cars and 200 motorcycles, automobilia, market stalls, BBQ, teas, cakes, ice cream, bar and entertainment. Adults £5.00, children under 12 free.

Free onsite parking for all visitors.

For more information please call Rob Davies on 01386 725477.

The Mid-Counties Co-operative Gloucestershire Fun Day Sunday 21st August, 11am 7pm, Newlands Park, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham

A charity event for 3 charities – Riding for the Disabled Association, Longfield Hospice and the The Children’s Opportunity Centre. A great family day out not to be missed!

Tadstock Music Festival Friday 26th - Monday 29th, 12pm, Kencot Hill Farm, Kencot, Lechlade, GL7 3QY Annual Music Festival for the people of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and beyond. 3 days of live music, DJ's and camping. Come along, enjoy the music and atmosphere, and sample locally sourced sustainable

food and drink. Childrens entertainment will be supplied too. Tadstock provides fun for all the family and is an experience like no other. To find out more and to buy tickets, please visit www.tadstock.co.uk.

Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Saturday 27th August, 10.30am 4.30pm, George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX

Tewkesbury Vintage Fair is back with the aim to raise funds for the cancer charity, Hope for Tomorrow.

Meet a historical re-enactment group, view an exhibition of women’s clothing from the 1940's, find out how women created ‘fashion on a ration’ after WW2, listen to live music from Terry Cox and members of Friends Ukenited, and more. The usual attractions include vintage stalls, fashion show, pop up tea room and beauty parlour. Entry £1, under 12’s free.

For further information visit www. tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk. In the evening there will be a ‘Hope For Tomorrow’ Charity Swing Dance. Tickets are available via the website at www.allaboutswing. co.uk; cost: £5 per person.

Contact Rob on 07807033385 for further information.

Winchcombe Run Sunday 28th August, 10.30am (Kids 1k at 10am), Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Take part in either a 5k fun run or a 10k hill climb to the Neolithic long

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barrow Belas Knapp. There will also be a 1k run for 10s and under.

For more information please visit www.winchcombeshow.org.uk.

Winchcombe Country Show Bank Holiday Monday 29th August, 12pm Winchcombe Senior School Field

The 67th Winchcombe Country Show promises fun and entertainment for all the family.

This year's procession theme will be "Olympic Rio". The procession starts at 11.30am and will feature vintage tractors, fancy dress contestants and Happenstance Border Morris dancers. Adults £4.00, children (under 16) £2.00, family of 2 adults and up to 3 children £10.00.

For more information on this great community event please visit www.winchcombeshow.org.uk.

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 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 No meeting in August The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU 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/local-supportgroups/regions/cheltenham-anddistrict-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 carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. 11th August: Garden Party; for details contact 01242 673001.

Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Meets at 9.45am at the Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 9th August: Lions, speaker Brian Bertram. 23rd August: Cotswold Perfumery, speaker Pam Slater.

Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday from Easter Sunday to end of October, 11.00am & 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.13@gmail.com

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2016 Bredon Boat Races Can you topple the Micky’s team as ‘Head of the River?’

Bring family and friends for a lovely afternoon by the river in Bredon.

Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane, Bredon Saturday 3rd September 12-4.30pm

Enter a team 

Enter the racing - If you would like to enter, form a team of 8 paddlers, give yourself a name then visit www.bredonvillage.com for an entry form. There is an entrance fee of just £25 per team. Don't delay!

Have a stall 

If you would like to help run a stall or game for the church or if you would like to rent a space for your own stall, please contact Amanda via email at amanda.parishoffice@talktalk.net. Only £10 per table (No commercial stalls please)

Turn up on the day 

There will be refreshments : cider tent; tea tent, pig roast and the ever-popular ReVIVals to entertain us. There will be a bottle tombola, a book stall, a kids’ tombola, bowling games and other fun things to do while you are not watching the races (which will go on throughout the afternoon).

Lend a hand 

For the day to run smoothly, we do need lots of helping hands. If you would like to help out, please email your contact details to Amanda (as above).

Donations of books and bottles much appreciated.

For a good cause 

St Giles Church is YOUR parish church. Worship services, baptisms, weddings and funerals have been held there for hundreds of years and we want it to continue. It costs a lot to maintain and we have to fund that.

Come along, have a lovely afternoon and support your local church.

Reg Charity No. 1129909

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...events cont'd Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am.

2nd August: Stately Homes, speaker Andrew Gagg.

9th August: Laying the first transatlantic cable, speaker Jeromy Hassell. 16th August: Fun with Caricatures, speaker Doug Eyre. 23rd August: Mauritius - the impact of man, speaker David Cramp. 30th August: No meeting.

Young at Heart Club Wednesday 17th August, 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 ÂŁ3.50 per person. Everyone welcome.

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 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

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

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.

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 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

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Finance Finance Travelling Abroad This Year?

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