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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue of your local community magazine, which as usual is packed full of local businesses and lots of local events should you be stuck for ideas for a day out or something to do! March is a busy month as the county becomes the focus of the racing world. With the Cheltenham Racing Festival starting on the 14th we can look forward to four days of National Hunt Racing. Spring is also on its way and as I drive around I can start seeing the daffodils appear, adding a splash of colour to the grass verges, a sight which delights every year! As we head into Spring, remember the clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday the 26th of March. The 26th is also Mothering Sunday so we wish all Mums a happy Mother’s Day! Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for our featured business of the day and more information on local events. Have a happy March everyone, until next month. Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Finance Finance MayNot NotBe BeToo TooLate LateTo ToMake MakeAAClaim ClaimFor For ItItMay PaymentProtection ProtectionInsurance Insurance(PPI) (PPI)ByByAnn AnnHaldon Haldon Payment making payouts making payouts quicker and thethe quicker and process a little easier. process a little easier. Could you have Could you have been mis-sold been mis-sold PPi? PPi? Payment Protection Payment Protection Insurance was sold Insurance was sold alongside loans, credit alongside loans, credit cards, and consumer cards, and consumer credit agreements forfor credit agreements items including kitchen goods, items including kitchen goods, According to to ‘Which?’ thethe According ‘Which?’ technology, and cars. PPI could technology, and cars. PPI could banks have written to to 5.55.5 banks have written have been mis-sold to to you in in have been mis-sold you million customers, letting them million customers, letting them a number of ways, including a number of ways, including know they might have been know they might have been these scenarios: these scenarios: mis-sold PPI and offering three mis-sold PPI and offering three • You were pressured byby thethe years in which to make a claim. • You were pressured years in which to make a claim. salesperson, or or told it was Although some of these letters salesperson, told it was Although some of these letters compulsory. were sent in 2013, people are compulsory. were sent in 2013, people are still successfully claiming PPI • You were self-employed, still successfully claiming PPI • You were self-employed, from banks and other lenders. unemployed, or retired when from banks and other lenders. unemployed, or retired when the policy was taken out. A potential final deadline of the policy was taken out. A potential final deadline of June 2019 has also been • You had a pre-existing June 2019 has also been • You had a pre-existing announced by the Financial medical problem. announced by the Financial medical problem. Conduct Authority (FCA). If this • A clear explanation was not Conduct Authority (FCA). If this is confirmed, it offers plenty • A clear explanation was given of how much PPI younot confirmed, it offers plenty of is time to write to lenders and given of how much were going to pay, or ifPPI it you of time to write to lenders and recover the money that should were going in to the pay,total or ifloan it was included recover money that should never havethe been taken from was included in the total loan quote. never have been taken from you. quote. you. • You already had cover in By making a claim yourself • Youwithin already had cover in place another policy By making a claim yourself rather than using a claims place within another policy – life insurance, for example. rather than company, using a claims management you – life insurance, for example. • You were not informed management company, can save up to 30% of the you • were not informed of You the ‘cooling-off’ period can save up awarded. to 30% of the compensation of thewhich ‘cooling-off’ period during you could have compensation awarded. The firms involved in this during which you could have changed your mind. The involved in this type of firms financial mis-selling changed your mind. type of financial now operate more mis-selling efficient • They told you the loan would now operate more efficient • They you the ifloan procedures for paying be moretold expensive youwould procedures for be more expensive compensation andpaying resolving didn’t sign up for PPI. if you compensation andpeople resolving didn’t sign up for PPI. disputes, and many To establish whether or not disputes, andfrom many people have benefited claiming To establish or not you’ve paid PPIwhether in the past, have benefited from claiming independently. you’ve paid PPIagreements in the past, check your credit independently. Banks and other financial your documents credit agreements or check other loan if institutions have been forced to Banks and other financial you have them. If not, you orstill other loan documents if setinstitutions money aside forbeen PPI claims, gethave in touch with the you have forced to should you still them. If not, set money aside for PPI claims, should get in touch with the
lender byby phone oror letter. lender phone letter. You might also want to to obtain aa You might also want obtain copy of of your credit report, which copy your credit report, which willwill listlist thethe lenders you have lenders you have dealt with in in the past. The three dealt with the past. The three main credit reference agencies main credit reference agencies in in thethe UKUK are Experian, Equifax are Experian, Equifax and Callcredit – you can sign and Callcredit – you can sign upup and order your credit report and order your credit report online forfor a small fee. online a small fee. ContaCting the lender ContaCting the lender If you nono longer have your loan If you longer have your loan agreement, write to to oror phone agreement, write phone thethe company concerned. Many company concerned. Many larger financial organisations larger financial organisations willwill bebe able to to telltell you over the able you over the phone whether oror not you’ve phone whether not you’ve been sold Payment Protection been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also Insurance. You can also request a copy of your original request a copy of your original agreement. agreement. Some companies can deal Some companies can deal with your entire claim by with your entire claim by phone, or online. The Financial phone, or online. The Financial Ombudsman Service also Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, has an online questionnaire, and allows you to upload and allows you to upload any supporting documents. any supporting documents. Otherwise, you should print Otherwise, print it off and sentyou it byshould recorded it off and sent it byarecorded delivery after taking copy for delivery after taking a copy for yourself. yourself. When the ComPany When the ComPany rePlies rePlies you receive a positive you receive a positive response response Lenders have eight weeks in Lenders have eight in which to respond, andweeks if you’re which to respond, andwill if you’re successful your refund successful your refund willof depend on various aspects on various aspects of thedepend loan agreement: the loan agreement: Regular premiums
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the case, you should receivea a the case, you should receive refund the premiumspaid. paid. refund forfor the premiums interest had been added, If If interest had been added, this amount should alsobebe this amount should also refunded. refunded. Single premiums Single premiums Single PPI premiums were Single PPI premiums were often paid relation often paid inin relation toto personal loans and finance personal loans and finance agreements. How much agreements. How muchyou you receive depends onon whether receive depends whether the loan is is still inin force: the loan still force: • If your loan is is ongoing, • If your loan ongoing,the the lender will calculate the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should monthly amount you should have been paying (minus have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will bebe the PPI), and this will deducted from the total deducted from the total amount outstanding. amount outstanding. • If the loan has been repaid • If the loan has been repaid in in full, you’ll receive aa refund full, you’ll receive refund forfor the amounts you paid. the amounts you paid. The lender should also The lender should also calculate a new redemption calculate a new redemption figure asas though the PPI figure though the PPIhad had never been paid, and repay never been paid, and repay the difference between the difference betweenthis this
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ridiculous and, on an aside, I am campaigning against this). So, if this is a problem, it’s important to reel in your spending months before applying. Lenders will want evidence of income, big bills, expenses and even eating out. Use a mortgage broker to match your situation to a top mortgage. The information about what different lenders are looking for isn’t available to the general public. But it’s something that most mortgage brokers have and, of course, their job is to find you the best product. So, they’re a good way to work out what the best deal available to you is. Yet do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much it will cost and use a qualified one. Some phoneonly brokers such as www.LandC. co.uk are fee-free. If you want face-to-face help, ask friends for a local recommendation or find one via www.unbiased.co.uk or www.VouchedFor.com.
Don’t ignore the fees The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees. A good way to compare mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So, a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e. 24-month) deal is £50 a month. Then add that to the monthly repayment. I designed a “Total Cost” tool that does this automatically for you within the www. MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys comparison. Fix or variable rate? A fix’s advantage is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won't move for a set time, whereas variable deals move with the UK interest rate (and sometimes just on the provider's whim). Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety's what’s important to you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Right now, with fixed
deals being outrageously cheap, it’s a great time to do it. Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage For this, you need to find your current loan-to-value (LTV) – the proportion of the value of your home you're borrowing, so £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold, from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate. For example, if you've a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 remortgage, that's a 91% LTV, and the top five-year fix is 3.98%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you'd be at 90% LTV – where the top five-year fix is 2.54%, saving c. £1,100/year in payments. 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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How To Hedge by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well. At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, plant them
immediately. It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge. • Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.
• Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech. • Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly. • Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge. • Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pullout EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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When floods delayed the Gold Cup As the snows of the winter of 1946-47 melted away, in swept the March floods, peaking from the second week of the month. On Tuesday 11th mounds of melting snow created a pond fifty yards long at The Newlands near Bishop's Cleeve and flood waters meant that Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill lost their telephone connection to Cheltenham. Two days later floods blocked the Winchcombe to Evesham Road at Sedgeberrow. The following week the melting snow in Wales brought the now familiar flooding problems along the River Severn and on Tuesday the river at Tewkesbury stood fourteen feet above normal summer level! The worst floods for ninety-five years meant the army from Ashchurch was called in to ferry people into and out of the town. A few hardy souls tramped along the railway embankment from Ashchurch to make their way through. Two days later the river at Gloucester reached its highest ever recorded height - fifteen feet six inches above normal. By Friday 21st March the
floods were said to be on the wane, to the relief of all, but then a few days later it was reported that roads around Birdlip were still blocked by snow, a reminder that winter had not completely gone. If all that wasn't bad enough, on the evening and night of Sunday 16th March a great gale swept across the county. Bishop's Cleeve, Gotherington, Stoke Orchard and Woodmancote lost their electricity supply, but the incident which provided the Gloucestershire Echo with its human interest story came from Winchcombe. Little Jeffrey Silcock (aged five) and his younger brother John (aged four), the sons of the manager of the town's flour mill, narrowly escaped very serious injury in their house in Greet Road. Had they not been allowed to stay up later than usual they would have been asleep in their beds when the chimney came crashing through the roof onto them. Then, as now, such human stories caught the attention of the newspaper reporters who gave the readers all the graphic details
The Newlands in 1955; a photograph from the collection of the late Bill Potter.
of the little boys' great escape. March, of course, is the month of the Cheltenham Gold Cup at Prestbury Park but with the winter freeze followed by the flooding, it became impossible to hold. Therefore the meeting was postponed for the first time since 1931 postponed twice in fact, which meant the Gold Cup race day was not held until Saturday 12th April, with the rest of the meeting following on Monday and Tuesday. So what of the big race? Ironically the weather was perfect and a record crowd of over 30,000 witnessed Lord Grimthorpe's chestnut stallion Fortina winning by ten lengths from the favourite Happy Home. And what was the prize? One thousand six hundred and fifty sovereigns (i.e. £1650) – how times have changed! Fortina's jockey Dickie Black was only the second amateur to have ridden a Gold Cup winner, even though his day had not started too well. He had been forced to abandon his car four miles from the course and run there to ensure he arrived in time for his first race! Finally, two
An undated photograph showing the long-demolished farm which once stood in the middle of Prestbury Park. The rails of the course can just be made out in the distance.
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more items from the Gloucestershire Echo illustrate both the differences and similarities of 1947 compared to the present day. The Gold Cup ran at 3:30pm and, perhaps surprisingly to us, the full result and report appeared in that evening's paper - long before the digital revolution! Then in the following Tuesday's paper there appeared a letter from FED UP. It began, 'Sir - how much longer have we to put up with the intolerable state of the traffic conditions caused by the race goers?' Plus ça change…
- David Aldred
The 2007 floods in Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve. This year's street fair in June has those floods as its theme.
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Home & Interiors Playtime
By Katherine Sorrell a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds, a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books and toys, plus free floor space in which to play.
If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell. The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters. Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as another, such as a child’s bedroom? How much space do you have and who will use it? How old are your children? What is your budget? Sketching
Place and space The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, not to mention the storage requirements (see below). A light, bright room is ideal, preferably not far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room, so you know what they’re up to. Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. A space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination. Design basics Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl or linoleum are all ideal. If you must choose carpet, go for an inexpensive one and have a stain-resistant treatment applied before installation. Inset ceiling lights and highup wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, but choose one designed for children and position it so that there are no trailing flexes. You may choose to keep walls plain, or make them the focal point of the room in the
form of a specially painted mural - an internet search will produce plenty of companies that will create one for you, but be careful that it won’t date. Alternatively, use framed pictures, removable stickers, artists’ canvases painted in bright blocks of colour, a camouflage net, flags, maps, blackboard or magnetic paint, or an entire wall of good-looking storage. Furniture and fun When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but note that floor cushions and bean bags are better than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown. Storage Always ensure that toys are easily accessible. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (perhaps recycled ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). You may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers. Main Image: CAM CAM hot air balloon light, £52, The Modern Nursery: www.themodernnursery.com
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Year One “We are learning about Africa. We have been learning a story map about Africa! And writing it. We have learnt African songs!” “Amazing animal facts we learnt: • Zebras can run sideways. • A group of zebras is called a zeal. • A group of giraffes is called a tower. • A lion can put its claws into its body so it doesn’t hurt the other lions when they’re playing and they don’t hurt themselves.”
“This term we have been learning about Spain. We have talked about Spanish goods, words and Spanish weather. In PE we have learned about the sea and shells. I have loved this term, I even got Star of the Week, and a merit. I’m also doing my grading for my yellow belt in jujitsu after half term. My favourite thing at school is trying my best to make my teacher proud, my teacher is fantastic.”
Year Four “In year 4 our topic is the zoo and we have been designing our own zoo for Bishops Cleeve. My design had red pandas and wolves in it and was called Zootropolis. My favourite part was doing the
were sent to the council. In a few months Year 4 are going to York and we are very excited.”
Year Five “In Year 5 we currently have a really fun and educational topic about Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’. We have looked at maps of Scotland (where ‘Macbeth’ was set) and we re-enacted all the scenes from ‘Macbeth’ over 2 days. We discovered that Ruben can put on a great Scottish accent, he got sent to Mr Moss to demonstrate! For homework we created our own newspaper article about the murder of King Duncan.” Friends of BCPA have also been revising and brushing up on our skills ready for the FoBCPA annual quiz on 31st March 2017. Further details will be available via our Facebook page and website www.friendsofbcpa.org/events.
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History Happy New March! By Catherine Rose
March sweeps in on the coat tails of winter and it is not unknown for it to snow. Despite this, in the Northern Hemisphere, 1st March is meteorologically the first day of spring. The old saying that ‘March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’ is perhaps appropriate. Dubbed ‘Hlyd’ by the Anglo-Saxons for ‘loud’ or ‘rugged’ (thought to refer to March winds), it is the month of the vernal equinox when the hours of day and night are split equally. By the end of March, spring is truly in the air and it remains the herald of longer, warmer days with its oceans of daffodils and narcissi. March is also a first for another reason. Its name comes from the Latin Martius, the Roman God of War, and it was the first month in the Roman calendar. This was traditionally a time for a feast known as Tibilustrium
to celebrate the end of winter, and it was also a time for warmongering and invasions.
lively March mating rituals of the hare. The Victorian author Lewis Carroll subsequently used the March Hare for a character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
It is an ominous month in other ways too. The well-known Shakespearean quote “Beware the Ides of March” refers to 15th, when the first full moon of the Roman year appeared and Caesar was assassinated at the Senate. There is also an old superstition that if Easter falls on 25th or Lady Day, then disaster for England will follow:
Most people born in March will fall under the zodiac sign Pisces: the final sign that is said to capture the traits of all the eleven that precede it. Pisceans are known for being creative, imaginative, sensitive and compassionate, so it is rather a revelation to learn that more British Prime Ministers were born in March than in any other month.
‘When my Lord falls in my Lady’s lap England beware of some mishap.’ Interestingly, this was the case last year and many consider 2016 to have been disastrous for the UK with Brexit, the US election results, and the untimely deaths of a larger than usual number of British icons. 25th March remained New Year’s Day in Great Britain until the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, but it is still the first month in other cultural calendars even today. Another popular phrase, ‘mad as a March hare’ was coined as early as 1500 after the
Celebrated across the globe, March also brings the Feast of St Patrick on 17th - a lively celebration of Irish culture. A 5th century missionary and bishop, St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland whose designated day is a national holiday for partying and “the wearing of the green”. The Irish shamrock emblem with its three leaves is said to have been adopted as an explanation of the Holy Trinity when missionaries were converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. 2017 will see a parade, festival and other events in London to mark the event. In celebrating March, perhaps we should take a shamrock leaf out of the Irish book rather than following the Roman example. But whatever you do this month, try not to be a mad March hare!
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It’s More Than Just Motorcycles
Sunday 9 April 2017 The 7th annual Prescott Bike Festival is back, bigger and better than ever, on April 9th at the Prescott Speed Hill Climb, near Cheltenham. You’ll have the chance to ride the prestigious, world famous, iconic track at the home of the Bugatti Owners Club and when you’re not doing that there’s plenty of other things for you to see and do throughout the day. Norton are the featured Owner’s Club this year. Expect to see the best of the best of this iconic British marque including the rare Manx 350cc Reverse Head. Paddock Specials, Bike Fest’s excellent showcase, features over 100 examples of rare machinery where you can meet the owners and watch them fire up and take to the hill. No static displays for
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Angkor Wat Cambodia By Solange Hando From the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in south-east Asia. Today Angkor, their ‘capital city’, is a unique history book highlighting the different styles and cultures which evolved over the 300 years it took to complete. It’s a World Heritage site, a ‘lost city’ claiming hundreds of temples and ruins scattered in a vast archaeological park. Most iconic is Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple and the largest religious structure in the world. It was built in the 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu, was later used for Buddhist worship, and is featured on the national flag. Rising like a dream above the plain, it’s the finest example of Khmer classical architecture, stylish and harmonious with towers and colonnades reflected in a lotus pond. It’s a breathtaking sight, especially in the soft light of dawn tinged in silver and gold. The sandstone glows, almost surreal, birds stir in the trees and monks in saffron robes meditate at the water’s edge. The causeway leading to the entrance is still deserted and for the early pilgrims, this is a sublime vision
of heaven as lotus-shaped towers mirror the five peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods. The first westerner to set eyes on Angkor Wat was a Portuguese monk in the 16th century, who spoke of ‘a building like no other in the world…with all the refinements the human genius could conceive.’ But the gods must have played a part for whatever the time of day, the temple is pure magic, shimmering in the cool of the morning, burning in the midday heat, silhouetted against the darkening sky in the last rays of the setting sun. So from morning to dusk, the visitors pour in, spellbound as they shuffle around the lower gallery, marvelling at the basreliefs stretching for 800 metres around the central temple and regarded as the greatest artistic legacy in Angkor. There are epic legends and battle scenes but most highly praised is ‘The Churning of the Ocean Milk’, where devils and gods fight for immortality, the latter led to victory by some of the 3,000 heavenly nymphs, or apsara, found in Angkor Wat. They also line the walls on the second level, encouraging meditation before the near vertical climb to
the top, an act which requires unflinching concentration and a very slow descent. Visitors clamber down backwards and one can’t help wondering how the high priest ever managed to preserve his dignity. But when you’re up there, the world is at your feet, the courtyards, the galleries, the entrance gates at each cardinal point, two of them large enough to accommodate elephants. The oversized moats glisten like oceans, the outer walls mark the edge of the world and the forest spreads as far as you can see, hiding more vestiges from a glorious past. It’s a sacred replica of the universe, they say, and you can feel the vibes in the air. Back on the ground where city and palace once stood, cicadas whir in the trees and lizards bask in the hot sun. ‘Close your eyes’, whisper the guides, ‘and feel the past clinging to the stones.’ Then for a moment or two, you step back in time, sitting in the Royal Court, bewitched by the wonderful apsara and dreaming of the legendary seven-headed snake who built a rainbow bridge to link heaven and earth by the lofty towers of Angkor Wat.
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What's On in Mar/Apr Women's World Day of Prayer Friday 3rd March, 2.00pm Methodist Church Bishop’s Cleeve All welcome. Legend of a Band A tribute to The Moody Blues Friday 3rd March, 7.30pm, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX Moody Blues fans are invited to enjoy themusic of the Moody Blues in the company of a supergroup of legendary musicians, singers and songwriters. Drummer Gordy Marshall played with The Moody Blues for over 25 years and he is joined by gifted performers drawn from a pool of equally talented artists. You can experience impeccable performances of classic Moody Blues hits that include Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind and many more. To book tickets please visit www.rosestheatre.org or call 01684 295074. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 3rd March, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL
All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Jumble Sale Saturday 4th March, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, St John's
the Evangelist, St John's Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB Lots of bric-a-brac as well as cakes & refreshments. Free entry. Proceeds go to New Start Cat Rescue. Blue Moon Harmony Choir – March Melodies Saturday 4th March, Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start, Hatherley & Reddings Cricket Club, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 4XA A charity concert in aid of Cotswold Riding for the Disabled. Tickets: £10, available from the Box Office on 01242 236037 or email scbrooks@hotmail.co.uk. Pay bar for interval refreshments. Come along for an enjoyable evening! Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_ bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 5th March: Hazel O’Connor. Sun 12th March: Chesney and Chip Hawkes. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please
contact 03336 663 366. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 7th March, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry for everyone. For more information, please call 01242 602236. Whist Drive Wednesday 8th & 22nd March, 7.00pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowls Club (Clubhouse). £1 entry. Coffee Morning Saturday 11th March,10.00am 12 noon, Methodist Church
Coffee Morning and Traidcraft Stall. The event is part of Fairtrade Fortnight. 6 Nations Rugby Matches Saturday 11th March,1.30pm and 4.00pm, Stoke Orchard Community Centre The community centre will be showing the 6 Nations Rugby matches. Why not go along and have a drink whilst enjoying the match! Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 12th March, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free Entry. "Susato to Swing" Concert Sunday 12th March, 3.00pm, St Stephen's Church,
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...events cont'd St Stephen's Road, Tivoli A concert featuring the Cotswold Trombone Ensemble. Admission is free with a retiring collection. Funds raised will be put towards the conservation of the fabric of the building, internal repairs will soon be required. Cheltenham Races – The Festival Tuesday 14th March: Champions Day, 10.30am - 6.00pm, Wednesday 15th March: Ladies Day, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Thursday 16th March: St Patrick’s Thursday, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Friday 17th March: Gold Cup, 10.30 6.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse The Festival encompasses everything that is great about Jump racing, whilst delivering a fantastic occasion as the finest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours. For more information and tickets, please visit: http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/ whats-on/the-festival Winchcombe Live Friday 24th March, 8.00pm 10.30pm, White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe A cosy night at the White Hart Inn with Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby. Tickets: £8.00. Musica Vera Concert Saturday 25th March, 7.30pm, St Gregory’s Church, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR Concert by Musica Vera and Musica Vera Camerata, conducted by David Dewar. Vivaldi: Gloria RV588, and Concerto in D Minor for two oboes RV535. Zelenka: Magnificat ZWV108. Admission £12.00 at the door. Free admission to children under 16. The concert is in support of the St Gregory’s Jericho Appeal.
Sudeley Castle Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Sunday 26th March, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Make your mum feel like a Queen and treat her to an afternoon tea at Sudeley Castle this Mother’s Day. Your afternoon tea will include freshly made finger sandwiches, locally made scones and patisserie as well as a pot of fair trade tea. You can add a glass of Prosecco to make it even more of a treat! To book please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ event/mothers-day-afternoontea/ or call 01242 602308. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 29th March, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed. A friendly, social afternoon with some experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com. The Cheltenham Wine Festival Saturday 1st April, 12.00pm - 7.00pm, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy
some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016. Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest please visit www.gwsr. com or call 01242 621405. Bournemouth Weekend Friday 7th - Sunday 9th April We are Phil and Maddy’s
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an ABTA- and ATOL-bonded travel company. During the Bournemouth Weekend we will visit and have lunch at a National Trust property before spending two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast in the Cumberland Hotel. On the Saturday and Sunday morning we will offer walks for those who are interested. In addition, we will offer a ferry trip from Lymington to the Isle of Wight and back on the Sunday morning. For more information and to book, please call Phil or Maddy on 01386 832095. Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 9th April, Gates open at 8.30am with track action starting at 9.30am, Prescott Hill Climb, Cheltenham The annual Bike Festival is a must for all motorcycling fans. Lots of track action, a large display of rare, historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music and great entertainment. Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque this year. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs – expect to see the best of the best! Tickets cost £13.00 in advance, £15.00 on the gate and under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds support the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and the Severn Freewheelers. For more information and tickets, please visit www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk.
Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 9th April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry.
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. 1st March: What is an Academy School; speaker: M. Savery. 15th March: Working in Toga; speaker: Josephine Sherwood. 29th March: Maggies Cancer Help. 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 Tuesdays, 7.15pm 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 please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk. 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 carers but are home alone or
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...events cont'd would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information call 01242 673001. Tuesday 14th March: My Silver Collection; speaker: Mr Ronnie Stevens. Friday 24th March: Outing – We will visit Dymock to see the daffodils, cost: £8. Places for this trip can be booked at the meeting on 14th March. Usual pickups at 10.30am from St. Michael’s Hall carpark. If you require a lift contact 01242 672029. Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn Tuesday 7th March: Quaint & Quirky Gloucestershire; speaker: Angela Panrucker. Tuesday 21st March: Logic, Evidence & Inferences How do the Courts Work, speaker: Anthony Hartley. Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Meets every other Tuesday morning in Winchcombe Methodist Hall. We meet for coffee at 10.00am followed by an informative talk on a wide variety of topics. We also arrange walks, outings and lunches. For further information please contact Marianna Simpson on 01242 602 352. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 7th March: The Roof of the World (India); speaker: Peter Berry. 14th March: The Ifakara Bakery project, Tanzania; speaker: Eugene Schellenberg. 21st March: Back to Skool, a life in and out of the classroom; speaker: Denis Cartwright. 28th March: Rout on the Riviera; speaker: Paul Barnett.
Young at Heart Club Takes place once a month on a Wednesday, 10.30am 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Road There are social activities plus a lunch at a cost of £3.50.
Fitness Health Seminar Put an end to yo-yo dieting Bishops Cleeve Health Promotion
Specialist Tristan Gardner answers why most weight loss attempts fail and will tell you about the 6 biggest strategies that will increase your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. Simply come along to his ‘Gut health and stress management for long-term SUSTAINABLE weight loss’ seminar. Tickets are just £5 and all money raised will be donated to the Friends of Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy. To learn more and to buy your ticket visit tristangardner. co.uk. Use the competition code “BCM772” for your chance to win 1 of 5 health appraisals. Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham
Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective
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Music Blue MoonHarmony 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 Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and join in this brand new chorus. For more information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus. Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall
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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 8.00pm - 9.00pm 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.
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TARGET Excellent: 17 or more words Good: 15 words Fair: 12 words
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