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Dear Reader, The Summer Holidays are over and it’s back to school! Is that a huge sigh of relief I hear? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the school holidays but I’m looking forward to getting into a routine again for now! A huge congratulations to the Great Britain Olympics team, you certainly did us proud and I am already looking forward to the next Olympics! A highlight for me was the Woman’s Hockey final which was a real nail-biter and had the whole family jumping up and down in front of the television! As we head into Autumn, there are lots of fun local events happening so be sure to check our events pages towards the back of the magazine. If you’d like to add your local event for October, please email us on office@glosdirectories.co.uk. We also hope that you find our useful numbers useful! If you have any suggestions of numbers you’d like to see added you can also drop us an email. Lastly, please do remember to let advertisers know you’ve seen them in our magazine, and if you are a local business and would like to find out more about advertising in your local magazine, please email or call us and we can send you more information. Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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Ten Tips for Goal Achievement No doubt you are familiar with the saying “a person going nowhere normally gets there”, trite but true. Many people have a wish list, want to win the lottery, buy a new house, buy a new car, have a million pounds. It’s only a wish list not a happiness list and certainly not a goal list. Goals must be things we really and I mean really want in life. They can and should be tangible and intangible. In other words, material things (tangible) and health, spirituality, fitness, attitude (intangible). All of these should have the sole purpose of hopefully increasing your happiness. There are those who make things happen, there are those who watch things happen and there are those who wonder what happened. So please no more excuses or justification. Just concentrate on the result you want and here are 10 tips for goal achievement. 1. Discuss with your partner if you share your life with another person. Do what the majority do not do and discuss the goals that you both want. Some of those you will have in common hopefully. Two people pulling together become a powerful force. 2. Prepare a list and both of you should write down your goals – they must be achievable and realistic. Let me remind you that what the mind of man can accurately conceive and believe it will achieve. 3. Long term and short term goals – your list should contain goals that can be obtained in three months and goals way into the future – even 10 to 20 years hence. It doesn’t matter what age you are, the mind must always have something to look forward to doing or achieving. 4. Tangible or intangible. The goal list should contain tangibles which can be buying houses, cars, promotions, holidays etc. The intangibles can be health, fitness, spirituality, personal and self improvement. 5. Select the primary goals. From the list select the initial goals that you are going to strive for. These can be in the various segments of your life. Goals in your private life, business life, social life and leisure life. Those first goals must be achievable in three months. 6. Form a plan. Goal achievement doesn’t just happen. The major cause of people not achieving their goals is through

the neglect of having a plan and your plan should have a date alongside each goal of when you really want to achieve that goal. It is so important to have dates. So ask yourself on each goal, what do you need to do to achieve it? 7. Daily list – every day make sure that on your “to do” list there is activity towards your goal achievement and check with yourself from time to time during the day with “what am I doing now towards my goal?” 8. Be careful who you tell – sadly there are very few people who will be either supportive, enthusiastic or even interested in your goals. So just be careful who you share this personal information with. 9. Visualise – for some people this can be difficult but really do try to get your mind to see you doing or owning the goal and the goals that you are going for. Mankind is learning more and more about the untapped human potential within our brains and the importance of visualisation. What we visualise we can bring to fruition. 10. Smile! Yes, it sounds corny but my goodness me, the smile not only radiates a positive message to others but does wonders for our own happiness and achievement. Motivation and goal achievement has a direct correlation to our reaction to pain and pleasure. Most goals start out with some pain but as we get closer to the goal the pain diminishes and the pleasure increases; so just go for it!

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Organisers of a popular Tea Dance are inviting men with a spring in their step to waltz down to Winchcombe where light-footed ladies are waiting! The next Tea Dance on Wednesday 28th September, will be the third of the new Winchcombe Tea Dances that were launched in May. Further Tea Dances will take place on Wednesday 26th October and Wednesday 30th November. And although there are already some very nimble gents hot-footing it around the dance floor, organiser Sarah Hartley, says more are needed! “We have a core of regulars who attend, and word is gradually spreading about the Dances. We have some very talented male

ballroom dancers, but at the moment the number of women dancers outweighs the men, so we are appealing for any men who enjoy dancing, or who used to dance, to please come and join us.” The Tea Dances run from 2pm to 4pm at Abbey Fields Community Centre in Back Lane, Winchcombe and entry is £5 on the door to include tea, coffee, cold drinks and a piece of cake. Local pianist Don Adams entertains dancers with live music from the 1920s through to the 1960s and adapts music to suit everything from the cha-cha-cha and jive, to a waltz, tango, foxtrot or quick-step.

Sarah said: “We have some very experienced ballroom dancers on hand to give refreshers, lessons and tips to anyone who is rusty, new to dancing or has lost confidence. “But what we would really like to see is some more men! We have women who would love to dance with a male partner, so if you’re a man and you like music and dancing from this era, we’d be delighted to see you!” Proceeds from the Tea Dances go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. The Tea Dances are for adults only and those taking part are advised to wear casual and comfortable clothes. For more information about the centre and its work visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com.

Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

It’s a constant source of amazement to me how close one of the most valuable franchises in TV history came to fizzling out. But Star Trek – first shown on NBC on 8th September 1966 and cancelled after only three seasons – only just escaped that fate and its creator, Gene Roddenberry, ruined his health and nearly went bankrupt fighting for its survival. After war service as a bomber pilot Roddenberry became an airline pilot, but quit after a serious air-crash and joined the Los Angeles Police public information office instead. He started writing TV scripts after acting as consultant on a courtroom drama series, and in 1956 he quit the police to go full-time, working mainly on cop shows and westerns. He was fired from a series about a Mississippi paddle-steamer for insisting that there ought to be at least one black cast member, a stance on racism that became a hallmark of his, but apart from that incident his career quickly blossomed and he soon started producing as well as writing. His first successful pitch for a series of his own led to NBC commissioning The Lieutenant, a drama set in a US Marine Corps training camp. Guest roles in its 29 episodes went to many actors later to join Star Trek, including Leonard Nimoy

and Nichelle Nichols – although her episode was never aired because its themes of racism and sexual violence were considered too controversial. The Lieutenant was eventually cancelled, and Roddenberry revived an earlier idea for series about a round-the-world voyage in an airship crewed by multi-ethnic adventurers. The revived idea put the crew aboard a starship, though – an unusual twist at the time since although science fiction writing was in its heyday, the reputation of sci-fi on film had been so tarnished by the B-movies of the 1950s that there was very little of it about. Nonetheless, NBC financed a pilot which was tested at the end of 1964 – and flopped. But CBS was working on Lost In Space, so NBC decided to keep plugging away at sci-fi and financed a second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This time the test audiences were more receptive, and in May 1966 the first proper episode, The Man Trap, went into production. Five days before it went out, Roddenberry hosted a screening of Where No Man at the World Science Fiction Convention and got a standing ovation. But ratings didn’t live up to expectations and Star Trek looked set to be cancelled after the first season. Roddenberry therefore enlisted the help of the leading sci-fi writers of the day including Isaac Asimov to write to NBC urging a second season. NBC was persuaded, and Asimov also suggested a few improvements. Even this didn’t help: a third season was made after 1,000 fans marched on the studio, but it was shifted

to a worse timeslot. Ratings fell again and the show was cancelled. Roddenberry took it hard. He worked desperately to revive the franchise, but to no avail – a cartoon version was made in 1973, but achieved little. Meanwhile Roddenberry had turned to drink and drugs, and a divorce left him penniless. He produced several TV pilots which were never commissioned and scraped a thin living appearing at sci-fi conventions. However, more and more foreign TV stations were buying the original series and it was slowly developing worldwide cult status. The release of Star Wars in 1977 made sci-fi popular, and a second series, Phase II, was considered. The script developed into Star Trek: The Movie, which was a huge hit; Roddenberry was taken on again to write Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; and the franchise snowballed from there. Unfortunately the drink and drugs had taken their toll on Roddenberry. He worked on Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, had a stroke in 1989, and died in 1991. The franchise he created currently runs to 13 films and six TV treatments; so far it’s made $4 BILLION.

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Always follow the Money Transfer Golden Rules:

7. Manage your way back into credit.

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a) These are special cards. Most don’t allow this, so be careful. There’s step-by-step help in my full money transfers guide at www.moneysavingexpert.com / moneytransfers. b) Always repay the monthly minimum or you’ll lose the 0% deal. c) Plan to clear by the end of the 0% period or they jump to the full rate, 20.9% and 20.6% rep APR.

Do a money makeover, checking everything you spend money on to see if you’re overspending such as energy, insurance, phone, broadband and more. Many can save £1,000s. Then do a detailed budget and stick to it. Full help to do this at www.moneysavingexpert.com/ moneymakeover

Basic bank accounts provide a no-frills, no-overdraft current account service. So clear your current overdraft and you could move to one.

5. Bank-charge reclaiming isn’t dead - ‘I got £865 in unfair bank charges back’ Overdraft charges for busting your credit limit are the only thing that give payday loans competition for cost. With fees of up to £6/day or £15/ transaction, they can mount up to £100s or £1,000s a year. Reports of the death of bankcharge reclaiming have been exaggerated. It can still be done, though now you need to be in financial hardship to claim. Full step-by-step help and template letters at www. moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim Claire emailed: “I’ll get 6 years of charges back and a goodwill £70 on top... total £865. Thanks Martin.” 6. Shift your direct debits to minimise fees. Ask companies you pay to shift your direct debits to just before you’re paid. So if you’re paid on the 25th, aim for the 20th. This artificially boosts your balance, so you’re in the red for less time, meaning fewer charges – but budget carefully and don’t forget those bills are coming.

8. Compare overdraft debt rate to the other debt, repay highest interest first. If you’ve multiple debts, write a list of what you owe, then see which costs most, adding up interest and fees for true costs. If your overdraft’s the most expensive, make minimum payments on all other debts, and focus on using incoming cash to clear that. If it’s not the costliest, stay in your overdraft (but never bust your limit) and use spare cash to pay as much off the costliest as you can. Once the most expensive debt is cleared, you’re ready to tackle the next, and so on.

They used to charge fees if you spent more than you had, eg, for unpaid direct debits, but since January those have stopped. If you spend when you’ve not got money, it’ll still be rejected, but now there’s no charge. Options include www.barclays. co.uk Cash Card and www. co-opbank.co.uk Cashminder account. 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

9. Savings usually pay you less than an overdraft costs. A £1,000 overdraft costing £20/ mth equals £240/yr, but the same in easy-access savings earns a paltry £15 at best. So repay debt with savings and you’re £225 per £1,000 up each year. You may think: “But I’ll have no savings if the boiler packs up or the roof falls in.” True, but if an emergency strikes, you can go back into overdraft and you’ll be no worse off.

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Keeping up with the challenges of veterinary medicine Here at Folly Gardens we know how important it is to keep up with latest developments and research findings in the veterinary world. All our vets are governed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and as such we work hard to continually develop our professional skills by attending lectures, practical workshops and conferences as well as investing in new kit and equipment to further and maintain our high standards. I’ve seen a few cases this month that made me smile...and what has made me even more cheery is that we have been able to ‘fix’ our patients with minimal pain and risk – whereas even a few years ago it would have been very different.

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The name of the game this month: ‘What can I eat that the vet will have to fish out?’ Dogs across the county have been joining in! Socks, cotton reels, lolly sticks (even bits of a bra!) have all been safely removed using our gastro-scope, a long bendy camera we can put down into the stomach. In the majority of cases it allows us to retrieve said ‘treasure’ without ever having to pick up a scalpel. Result – happy vet, happy hound and happy owners.

In our continued commitment to the advancement and improvement of veterinary care, our latest purchase has been our ‘keyhole’ surgery equipment. ‘Key hole’ or laparoscopic surgery has many advantages over more traditional surgical approaches, minimising patient discomfort, improving recovery times and allowing a greater range of procedures to be carried out in house. So far, we have used it to great success in our spays and neuterings (it’s great for playing ‘hunt the testicle’ in the occasional undescended case!) as well as allowing us to take sick patients more safely to surgery for biopsies and exploratory surgery. Keeping our knowledge up to date allows us to gives greater patient care, and this month I have been working closely again with our Chartered Physiotherapist. We see many cats and dogs with mobility and arthritis issues and find that a holistic, whole body approach is giving us the best results. We are using the latest ideas and techniques in physio, acupuncture, diet and chronic pain management to give our patients back their quality of life. All in all, it has been a busy and enjoyable month of learning and inspiration, of working together to share skills, attending courses to learn new ones, and investing in the future of your pet’s care. It’s exciting being at the front of veterinary care and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Have a lovely summer, and if you own a dog of the fluffier persuasion, keep checking for grass seeds!

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Education for all? As a new school year dawns, this month I'm taking a look at education in our communities before it became compulsory and free. As might be expected, the opportunities in an historic town like Winchcombe were very different from those in the small farming community of Bishop's Cleeve, but they both have interesting stories to tell.

pupil there in the 1850s, when it was held in the back kitchen of a cottage in Gloucester Street and the schoolmaster was William Tovey. He was over ninety years of age and immobile so he used a long stick to keep the pupils in order. 'If we were very refractory, his daughter Rebecca would push us under the stairs where the coal was kept', John added.

Schooling for the children of Winchcombe goes back to at least 1521 when the monks of Winchcombe Abbey gained Henry VIII's permission to set up a school for six choristers. As David Donaldson in his history of the town explains, this became known as the King's School, which in 1618 moved into new premises - Jacobean House opposite St Peter's church. Just three years later, Lady Chandos of Sudeley set up a second free grammar school for fourteen boys of the town in Chandos Street. Then in 1683 George Townsend established a third school. John Oakey, in his famous Reminiscences, described being a

He left this school to move to the King's School for boys between the ages of eight and twelve. Its school rules had been drawn up in 1841. Its hours were nine to noon and two to five. John could enjoy a fortnight's holiday at Christmas and again at the end of August, in order to help with the harvest. Should he have had two unwarranted absences, he would have been expelled and his place given to the next boy on the waiting list. He described his school master, Mr Clement Cunningham, as 'a great swell, but as poor as a church mouse.' He also recorded that the schoolmaster at the Chandos school was a Mr Lapworth, who

was said to have beaten a boy so violently that he died. Education only began to expand beyond these three schools in 1857, when an infant school was opened on the corner of Vineyard Street. Eleven years later, the Lady of Sudeley, Emma Dent, used education as another way to expand her influence over the town by opening the school next to St Peter's church. 'I often feel a great responsibility, living in a big castle - and having so many more of the good things of this life', she told the children at its opening. The listening children were to be taught their station in life - and to be grateful for her philanthropy. It was a similar desire to teach children their place in society and respect their elders which led the Reverend William Townsend, rector of Bishop's Cleeve, to take a lead in the building of another Church of England school in 1847. It is no coincidence that the only view the children had from their benches was of the church across School Road. Before that date classes had been held in the school room above the church porch. Ironically, unlike the longestablished grammar schools, tuition fees had to be paid and this was the main reason why in both Winchcombe and Bishop's Cleeve most children, if they had an education, found it in Sunday School. It was only with the passing of the 1870 education act that the long journey began to make education free and compulsory for all. - David Aldred

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Brilliant Bulbs by Pippa Greenwood

It is spring bulb time in all the garden centres now; they should be crammed full of bulbs, many at a reasonable price and all of which promise to provide glorious masses of colour for years to come. By all means plant bulbs in beds and borders, but if you only have a terrace, patio or a back yard, then there are still plenty of bulb planting opportunities to be had! Bulbs have the potential to make any garden look gorgeous, but you can use them to add an element of fun as well as glamour, colour and perfume. Bulbs look fantastic if allowed to naturalise beneath trees, but miniature varieties look equally good beneath shrubs. Choose miniature daffodils or crocuses and plant them in a scattered effect beneath the shrub, taking care to minimise damage to the shrub’s roots. Keep them well watered in spring and you should have a fantastic display. Ornamental plastic-lined woven baskets, which are available inexpensively from local markets or on the internet, make perfect planting containers provided they are at least 3” (8 cm) deep. Shallower baskets can be

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The children are back at school, we will miss having them around, but... hurrah! As we start the new school year we thought we'd take a quick look back on what we got up to in the last academic year. Tea & Tissues; not a fundraiser, just a welcome to parents of new reception children. AGM; the committee was officially formed and we voted in our chairperson, secretary and treasurer.

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Historical Fiction Whether you’re time traveling back to the middle ages, or just revisiting the sixties, historical fiction is a great way to escape the present for a few hours. The Muse – Jessie Burton Burton’s The Miniaturist was one of 2014’s bestsellers, and personally I think her latest novel is even better. West Indian-born Odelle lands a job at a London art institute in 1967. Her friend, Lawrie, has a painting he thinks the institute might be interested in, but Odelle’s boss seems to know more about the picture than she’s willing to admit. Back in 1936, Olive is attempting to hide her artistic talents from her father, while building a life for herself in Spain. A brilliant portrayal of forging one’s identity in a foreign country. The Harrowing – James Aitcheson It’s 1066 and a Norman army is marching through England, destroying anyone and anything in their path. Five travellers are fleeing to the last Saxon stronghold, but will they reach it in time, and is it just the Normans they’re running from? There’s action scenes aplenty, interspersed with the individual stories of the five travellers – a servant, a lady, a priest, a warrior and a minstrel. Aitcheson has clearly done his homework on this era, and also manages to create characters that are every bit as human and flawed as their modern-day counterparts.

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Cod, Prawn and Parsley Pie Serves 6

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes

Cod and prawns in a smooth herby white sauce topped with fluffy mash – it’s the ultimate fish pie!

Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Ingredients: • 1.6kg floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Meanwhile, place the cod in a large frying pan and pour over the milk. Add the bay leaf and peppercorns and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cod from the pan and set aside. Strain the milk into a large heatproof jug.

• 750g cod fillet • 1L milk • 1 bay leaf • Few black peppercorns • 75g butter • 50g plain flour

Melt 50g of the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 850ml of the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until you have a smooth, thick sauce.

• 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley • 175g frozen peas, thawed • 225g large peeled prawns, thawed if frozen

Preheat the oven to 200C, fan 180C, Gas 6. Flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones, and stir into the sauce with the parsley, peas and prawns. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a deep ovenproof dish.

• 15ml olive oil • Sprig of fresh parsley, to garnish

TIP You can use any white fish fillet for this pie - haddock or coley will work just as well. Alternatively, replace half the cod with salmon fillet or smoked haddock, if liked.

Mash the potatoes with the rest of the butter and milk and season to taste. Spoon the mash over the fish mixture to cover. Drizzle over the olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve garnished with a sprig of parsley.

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Health

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Migraine Awareness Week: It’s Not ‘Just’ A Headache

Migraine is one of the WHO’s ‘most disabling lifetime conditions’. Yet it’s often poorly understood and trivialised. Migraine Awareness Week, from 4th–10th September, aims to change that. What is Migraine? Migraine isn’t ‘just a bad headache’. Suffered by three times as many women as men, it’s a complex set of symptoms often including headache, triggered by physiological changes yet with no known ‘cause’. However, triggers have been identified: • Stress or excitement – although some migraines start when stress is relieved. • Hunger/lack of food, causing fluctuating/low blood sugar levels. • Dehydration. • Sleep (too little or too much). • Change of routine. • Alcohol. • Caffeine. • Prolonged screen time – due to screen glare or flickering and muscle tension. • Hormonal changes in women. • Environmental factors – changes in temperature, humidity and altitude, loud noises, flickering or glaring lights, smells. • Jaw tension, coughing, unaccustomed exertion or illness. Most experts now discount tyramine, found in soft cheeses and wine, as a trigger.

Types and Symptoms Most common are: Migraine with aura (10-30% of migraines). Neurological symptoms occur first, usually lasting less than an hour, normally followed by a headache. Most common symptoms are tunnel vision, double vision, blind spots or temporary blindness, flashing lights and sparkling/coloured spots, stars or zigzags. However, some people also experience weakness on one side or partial paralysis, dizziness, vertigo, numbness or tingling, disturbance to speech, hearing and memory, fear or confusion, and fainting, particularly if they suffer from migraine with brainstem aura and hemiplegic migraine, which are rare subtypes. Migraine without aura: (70-90% of migraines). Attacks usually last 4-72 hours if untreated. The headache is usually a throbbing pain, often on one side, which worsens on exertion. It’s frequently accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, diarrhoea and light or sound sensitivity. Menstrual Migraine (usually without aura) affects fewer than 10% of women. Experts believe it’s triggered by falling oestrogen levels and/or prostaglandin release during the menstrual cycle. It normally occurs on the two days before, and the first three days during, a period, and often lasts longer than other types. Preventing Migraine Avoiding triggers, following a regular routine, and eating, sleeping and exercising healthily can help. Your GP may recommend preventative medications such as topiramate

and propranolol for severe and/or frequent migraines. Treating Migraine Take medications swiftly, as the stomach often stops working effectively during a migraine. Try: • Over-the-counter painkillers. • From pharmacies: medications containing pain relief and an anti-emetic that alleviates nausea and vomiting and aids painkiller absorption. • From your GP: triptan medications, which reverse the blood vessel dilation thought to cause migraine. For menstrual migraine, ask about hormonal contraceptives, oestrogen supplements and mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory painkiller that can also alleviate heavy periods). • Botox injections – which may work by interrupting the pain feedback pathway to the brain. • Resting in a darkened room or having a nap. See Your GP if you’ve never had migraine before or suffer from migraine more than 5 days in a month, even if your pain is under control with medication. You may require a preventative medicine. Seek Emergency Medical Advice if you experience: • Paralysis or weakness in either arm or face. • Slurred/ garbled speech. • A sudden agonising headache. • Headache with a high temperature, stiff neck, mental confusion, seizures, double vision and rash. For support and more information: Migraine Action: www.migraine.org.uk The Migraine Trust: www. migrainetrust.org/ The National Migraine Centre: www.nationalmigrainecentre. org.uk/

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Cake and Bake Tart Bourdaloue This classic French tart has a lovely rich almond frangipane filling. Choose pears that are firm, but not rock hard. Ingredients: • 225g ready-made puff pastry • 75g unsalted butter, softened • 75g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp almond extract • 75g plain flour • 100g ground almonds • 3 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored • 2 tbsp apricot glaze, warmed (see Tip)

Serves 6 - 8 Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling

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2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until

pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then the almond extract. Sift over the flour and fold in with the ground almonds to make a smooth mixture. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/Gas 6. Place a heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

3. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the chilled

pastry case. Place one pear half, cut side down, on a board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice widthways through the pear half about 10 times. Repeat with the other pear halves, keeping them in their shape.

4. Arrange the sliced pears on top of the almond

mixture, fanning them out slightly. Place the flan tin on the hot baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/fan 160C/ Gas 4 and bake for a further 20-25 minutes until golden. Cover the tart loosely with foil for the last 15-20 minutes of the cooking time to prevent the top from over-browning.

5. Leave the tart to cool for 10-15 minutes then glaze

the top with the warmed apricot glaze. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche, if liked.

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Hobbies The Genteel World Of Vintage China By Kate McLelland

Ever since the trend for ‘Shabby Chic’ furniture and accessories started to emerge in the ‘90s and ‘00s, the use of vintage china has risen in popularity. Drinking from a ‘proper’ tea cup harks back to a more genteel time, when tea had visible leaves and we didn’t drink it out of a mug. Nowadays you’ll find vintage tea ware everywhere, from village fetes to wedding breakfasts. It’s not just the charm of these elegantly-shaped drinking vessels that appeals, it’s their cost, too. In many charity shops you can buy a full set including cups, saucers, sugar bowl, milk jug and tea pot, for less than £15 (compare that with a medium-priced, 4-piece contemporary tea set from a popular high street chain store, which will set you back around £80). Of course, not every vintage tea set is cheap. In 2011 a Chinese silver-gilt tea service, auctioned by Sotheby’s Amsterdam, exceeded its estimate of €50,000 to fetch €204,750, while a 19th century 6-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service by Tiffany & Co. sold for over $20,000 at auction in Boston - four times more than

the expected amount. But the prize for the most costly tea set goes to a Half-Figure Service Meissen porcelain set, which sold for over £500,000 when it went under the hammer in 2012.

or manufacturer. For example, you might put together a collection of cups and saucers with a floral pattern or with an oriental theme, or you could simply collect items of matching colour.

If you are buying a vintage tea set for your personal use, here are some tips to keep the china in tip-top condition: - Never put it in the dishwasher: always hand wash with a mild soap such as baby shampoo. - Don’t soak vintage china as this can cause problems with the glaze, or even remove gold leaf decoration. - Avoid acidic substances like lemon juice. If you use lemon in your tea, be sure to remove it quickly after you’ve finished. - If you want to store your teacups, use a sealable plastic container. Stack carefully, placing a folded tea towel in the bottom of the box and putting a sheet of cardboard over the first layer before adding a second.

If you fancy spreading the vintage love, catering for vintage tea parties is now big business. Sybil Worsley-Cundall runs a company called Once Upon a Teacup in Manchester, providing tea parties for birthdays, hen parties, weddings, baby showers and christenings. She started out by buying a couple of tea sets for a vintage tea party and now runs a successful business. “Combined with the love I have for sourcing and collecting vintage pieces … sharing my vintage tea parties with others seemed a logical way to go,” says Sybil.

If you don’t want to collect whole tea sets but enjoy collecting individual cups and saucers, you can purchase items by pattern or type, colour

You can track down great vintage buys in charity shops, at local auctions and on Ebay, but before you buy it pays to examine every item for cracks and chips. Once you’ve bought your delicate china tea set, don’t be afraid to use and enjoy it: with careful handling and maintenance it should last for generations to come.

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Rock and pop school comes to Bishop's Cleeve Chart-topping musicians of the future are being offered their first steps to stardom at a new rock and pop school opening in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve this September. Run by Neive Richardson with husband-and-wife team Alex and Andy Young, The Rock Project Cheltenham will give 7 to 18 yearolds the opportunity to learn drums, bass, guitar and vocals, tutored by professional, working musicians. The inspiration for the new school came after one of the founders saw The Rock Project in action in another part of the country. Mother of two Neive explained: "My nephew Thomas is a member of The Rock Project in Denbigh. When I saw footage of him standing on a stage playing in a rock band in front of a large audience, I was so impressed by his progress and the confidence he had gained. “I wanted my own sons to have that same experience so contacted The

Rock Project to see if there was a similar school in Gloucestershire. When I found out there wasn't one I investigated how to start a school,” she added. “I knew I would need a partner and so approached Alex and Andy.” The Rock Project is a network of more than 40 schools across the UK and Ireland, so to find out more the three visited a session in Portishead. Alex said that seeing the school in action had made them determined to go ahead. "Both Andy and I have a musical background, so once Neive explained the concept, we wanted to find out more," the mother-oftwo said. "After we had seen a live session we were fully on board. “One of the things that struck me was the students’ confidence. They were totally engrossed in their music, performing together in front of an audience, they seemed so self-assured.” The three have now recruited experienced musicians to tutor young people in drums, bass, guitar and vocals. The first half of the twohour-long weekly sessions will see the students tutored on their chosen instruments,

From left to right: Alex Young, Andy Young and Neive Richardson.

while in the second part they get together to perform as a band. The Rock Project will open in St Paul’s Old School, St Paul’s Road, Cheltenham on Tuesday September 13th and Cleeve School in Bishops Cleeve on Thursday September 15th. Classes in Cheltenham will be divided into a junior session for 7-11 year olds from 4.45pm to 6.45pm and a senior session for 12-18 year olds from 6.45pm to 8.45pm. The classes in Cleeve School will run from 4.15pm to 6.15pm for juniors and 6.15pm to 8.15pm for seniors. All of the instruments will be supplied. For further details or to book a free taster session visit www.therockproject.com. To contact Alex, Andy or Neive email cheltenham@therockproject. com or call 07521 385800.

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Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood is a brand new pantomime for us - miss it at your peril! Local drama groups TADS and Tewkesbury School are both performing here this Autumn. Port, Sherry, Wines and Whisky. Try them all at our tasting evenings. Delicious seasonal specials in our coffee shop - anyone for gingerbread? There’s an amazing variety of dance and physical theatre - why not come and see something exciting and new?

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Famous names this season include Bay City Rollers, Jon Richardson, Cheryl, Mike and Jay of Bucks Fizz, Rich Hall and Maddy Prior. There’s free unlimited parking after 5.30pm in all nearby car parks. You will always get the warmest welcome and any help you need. It’s not all about the stage and screen. There are workshops, exhibitions and even open mic sessions to enjoy too.

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What's On in September St. Michael's Church Open Day Saturday 3rd September, 9.30am - 10.30am St. Michael and All Angel’s Church is open on the first Saturday of every month. Come and spend time in the Chancel at The Well, a space set aside for private prayer. Bredon Boat Races Saturday 3rd September, 12 Noon - 4.30pm, Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane, Bredon

Tractor & Trailer ride for Adults Saturday 3rd September, 4pm, Cleeve Common, Cleeve Hill Back by popular demand - a tractor and trailer ride for gown ups! Take a tour of the common to see what the Cleeve Common conservators are doing to conserve the magnificent natural habitat. For full details please visit www. cleevecommon.org.uk, call 07471 687877 or email conservators@ cleevecommon.org.uk. British & Midland ChampionshipMeeting Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September, Prescott Hillclimb, Gotherington Canmore you topple For information please team the callMicky’s 01242 673136 or visit as ‘Head of the www.prescott-hillclimb.com.

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Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call 01242 602236. Heritage Open Days Thursday 8th September Sunday 11th September, Gloucestershire Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year in September, buildings of every age, style and function open up their doors. It is a once a year chance to discover treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life. Please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk for more details and to find events near you. Andigestion Open Day

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Praise & Play Sessions entertainment, tombola and Mondays, 10am - 12pm, much more. The event is in  Enter the racing - Ifand you would like St. to enter, form a team of 8 paddlers, give Michael’s Church Hall aid of St. Giles Church yourself a name then visit www.bredonvillage.com for an entry form. There Starting on Monday September sponsored by Johnston Scotia. is an entrance fee of just £25 per team. Don't delay! 5th. Come along for tea/coffee Gloucestershire Warwickshire Have a stall and a chat whilst the children Railway Events enjoy a story, sing songsorand play.  If you would like to help run a stall or game for the church if you would Gloucestershire Warwickshire like to rent a space for your own stall, please contact Amanda via email atHave you ever wondered what Winchcombe Folk Night Steam Railway, The Railway amanda.parishoffice@talktalk.net. Only £10 per table (No commercial happens to your food waste once Tuesday 6th September, 8.00pm Station, Toddington, stalls please) GL54 5DT you have scraped it? If so then 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, Saturday 3rd & 17th September: Turn up on the day don't miss the Andigestion Open High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Fish & Chips Special with Autumn Day which gived you the rare  There will be refreshments : cider tent; tea tent, pig roast Murder Mystery. Sunday 11th and the ever-popular ReVIVals to entertain us. There will be a bottle opportunity to explore one of September: Car Club Rally Day tombola, a book stall, a kids’ tombola, bowling games and other fun the UKs top anaerobic digestion at Toddington. things to doSaturday while you24th are not watching the races (which will go on plants. If you would like to attend & Sunday 25th:the Day out with throughout afternoon). then please register the number Thomas. For further details Lend a hand of tickets and your preferred please visit www.gwsr.com. time slot at www.eventbrite.  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). co.uk/e/andigestion-open-dayDonations of books and bottles much appreciated. tickets-26681118945. Please note this is an over 14's For a good cause only event and under 18's must Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular  St Giles Church is YOUR parish church. Worship services, baptisms, be accompanied by an adult. weddings and funerals have been held there for hundredstraditional of years and we contributors performing want it to continue. It costs a lot to and maintain and we have contemporary songstoasfund wellthat. Admission is free. Come along, have a lovely afternoon supportCome your along local church. as and newcomers. for Reg Charity No. 1129909 some great music and atmosphere. Enter a team

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...events cont'd Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice Autumn Fayre Sat 10th September, 11am 4pm, Hospice Grounds, Church Road, Leckhampton, GL53 0QJ

Whatever your age, you're sure to have a wonderful day at Leckhampton Court’s annual Autumn Fayre. The young - and young at heart - can enjoy children’s entertainment, games, face painting, Cheltenham Town FC Hot Shot and a bouncy castle, as well as live music and special performances from guests. There’s also a great range of stalls to browse - from craft, fashion and local produce to children's toys. Delicious food, including afternoon tea and cake, BBQ and a Pan Asian food stall, will also be on offer. Admission to the event, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors, is £2.50 for adults (to be paid on the gate on day). Children under 12 are free. For more information call 01242 246285 or visit www.sueryder.org/ leckhamptonautumnfayre. Churchdown Male Voice Choir Concert Saturday 10th September, 7.30pm St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Road, Tivoli, Cheltenham, GL513AB This concert will be raising funds to help repair the roof of this magnificent building. There will be a varied programme to take advantage of the great accoustics. Tickets £8 - available from Colin Acton (CMVC) on 01452 714360, (St. Stephen's) Ken Stephens on 01242 529883, Natalie Norman on 01242 573 508 or natalienorman2014@gmail.com, or on entrance. Cheltenham Triathlon Sunday 11th September, 7.00am - 1.00pm, Sandford Park Lido, Cheltenham

A fun event open to competitors over the age of 17 (all abilities), who enjoy a personal or a team challenge. You will swim 500m in the lido pool, cycle for 13km and run for 2.5km. The event raises funds both for LINC (The Leukaemia & Intensive Chemotherapy Fund) and Sandford Lido Limited. For more information and to book a place please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

Cleeve Chorale Open Rehearsal Tuesday 13th September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy Cleeve Chorale (a mixed choir) are holding an open rehearsal on Tuesday 13th September. If you enjoy singing, have wanted to sing in a choir and are looking for a choir to sing with, then come along to our open rehearsal. You will not be expected to make any commitment, just come along and enjoy singing for an evening. You can also meet our Musical Director and chat to members of the choir over refreshments. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

Folk at the Cote Friday 16th September, Doors open at 7pm, Prescott Clubhouse, Prescott Speed Hillclimb, Nr Gotherington Folk at the Cote are hosting a Steve Knightley concert. For more information and to obtain tickets please call 07970 078220. Treorchy Male Choir Concert Saturday 17th September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Organised by the Lions Club of Cheltenham in aid of their local charities. The world-famous choir has performed throughout the world including Australia (4 sellout concerts at Sydney Opera House), New Zealand, Canada and USA. They have also recently given two charity concerts for Prince Albert of Monaco, and represented Wales at the Battle of the Somme commemoration services in July. An excellent concert of Welsh Choral Music and a large variety of songs from the shows guaranteed. Tickets: £23 and £21 from the Town Hall Box Office: 0844 5762210.

Classic Car Rally Eden Futures Recruitment Day Sunday 18th September, Wednesday 14th September, 10am - 4pm, Sudeley Castle, 9.30am - 1.00pm Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Evesham Town Hall This event will be held on the Eden Futures is private North Lawn, directly in looking to We recruit Provide support to individuals to enable them to frontasof the castle. Car clubs and support workers inmuch the independence local area,and autonomy achieve as groups who register together will possible and to participate in a wide range of so come along and join them on experiences of their choosing. be designated their own parking their Recruitment Day for a chance Eden Futures are looking for: area on the lawn. Included with to meet team managers, support general admission to view or £5  Support workers and service users. It Workers is a fantastic opportunity to learn To discuss our Current Vacancies & Learn more about how we can be the employer for you! more about the role and get a real insight into the world of support - £8.00ph work. Everyone is£7.20ph welcome and Evesham refreshments will be provided. CONTACT Eden Futures NOW for more information For more information on Eden Call: 01684 857520 / 07825 925334 Futures visit www.edenfutures.org. Email: jobs@edenfutures.org

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to display a car when registered by 16th September (fee of £15 if arriving on day). For more information visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Cleeve Concerts – Acoustic Strawbs Sunday 18th September, Performance starts at 7.45pm, Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve Cleeve concerts are delighted to have Acoustic Strawbs performing. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website. Tickets can also be bought on the door on the night. The Hobgoblin Cheltenham Comedy Festival Monday 19th September Saturday 24th September, Cheltenham A fantastic line up of top comedians and up and coming stars, performing in various venues across Cheltenham. For more information and tickets please visit www.cheltenhamcomedy.com.

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 are always welcome. 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

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

Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 20th September, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Experience of a Town Cryer; speaker Ken Brightwell. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520.

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. 13th September: Wild life on Cleeve Common; speaker Arthur Bull. 23rd September: Outing to Batsford Garden Centre, Arboretum and Hawk Centre. Coach fare £8, if you wish to go to the Arboretum it will cost £6.95 extra. All outings leave St. Michael’s Hall car park at 10.30am. Anyone who requires a lift from home to the meetings or to the car park to catch the Coach on outings events, please contact 01242 672029. For more information contact 01242 673001.

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

Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Mondays, 9.45am, Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 6th September: Fun with caricatures, speaker Doug Eyre. 20th September: outing. 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).

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...events cont'd 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 prebooked. For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks.13@gmail.com Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am. 6th September: Gold, Ghosts and Graveyards, stories of the goldfields of Western Australia; speaker Ron Gallivan. 13th September: Riding the freight trains of the Rockies, Colorado and New Mexico; speaker Peter Berry. 20th September: Great Locomotive Chase - an incident of the American Civil war; speaker Dennis Cartwright. 27th September: Wrecks to Relics, speaker Paul Barnett. Young at Heart Club Wednesday 21st September, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Road, Bishop's Cleeve The Young at Heart Club takes place once a month on Wednesdays. Social activities and lunch at a cost of £3.50 per person. Everyone welcome.

Music Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School

Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don't have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning. For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk 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.

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

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

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Move over Running Man Challenge – here’s the Hospice Half Challenge The Running Man Challenge has taken social media by storm, but here in Cheltenham a team of hospice workers are holding a ‘Running Man Challenge’ of their own, taking on the Cheltenham Half. A Consultant in Palliative Care, Research Nurse and Hospice Chaplain will be joining hundreds of runners in the Cheltenham Half this September to raise funds for the patient care they help provide at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Dr Paul Perkins has been with Sue Ryder for 12 years – nine of them at Leckhampton Court - providing expert palliative care for people living with conditions like cancer, heart conditions and lung failure. He said, “I decided to work in palliative care as I wanted to help people and families at a very important time in their lives. People are often scared about coming into a hospice, but when they do come in they often don't want to go home. People tell us that they feel safe with us.” “Hospices and palliative care have changed. Years ago hospices were all about helping dying patients. Now, we do help very ill people but palliative care can help patients much earlier in their illness too.”

spiritual and pastoral care at the hospice for two and a half years. “I love my job. I enjoy the opportunities to meet with patients and their families and the most satisfying moments are when I am able to make a difference to people’s lives, sometimes making the seemingly impossible happen like helping them make arrangements to be married at the hospice.” “I like a challenge and feel that keeping fit is a very positive thing to do. I enjoy running and think that a half-marathon is within my capabilities and there is also the added benefit of raising funds for a cause that I am passionate about.” “I haven’t been a regular runner or a particularly devotee of taking part in sports but I did do a 5k Fun Run many years ago and have played cricket until recently. I hope I won’t be far behind Paul!” “My family and friends don’t know I have signed up yet but I guess they will say ‘Aren’t you a bit old for this?’. I hope that my wife and sons will be able to be at the finishing line, along with friends and colleagues from Leckhampton Court.”

Joining Dr Paul Perkins and Revd. Pestell is seasoned runner and Hospice Research Nurse, Anne “I am proud to be part of the Leckhampton Court team, and seeing Parkinson who has previously completed the Bristol Half and how much money we must raise a number of 10k races. every year to be able to continue our care I had to do something to Anne has worked for raise funds, so I signed up for the the hospice for three Half challenge.” and a half years. This is not the first time Dr Paul Perkins has swapped his suit and stethoscope for a running vest and trainers as he has also completed the London Marathon and the Tewkesbury Half Marathon before.

Running alongside Dr Paul Perkins will be Hospice Chaplain Revd. Rob Pestell, who has been providing

in research studies which aim to help improve their symptoms and experiences living with a life changing condition.” “It's a really friendly place with approachable staff, where relatives feel as welcomed as their loved ones. As you approach the hospice from the driveway, it's immediately apparent that it is a special place, a striking building set in beautiful surroundings. But for me, it's the people that work and volunteer at Leckhampton Court that make it so special. Everyone works very hard and goes that extra mile to ensure the patients' needs are met.” “I signed up to the Cheltenham Half as I want to go that extra mile (or 13) to help raise funds for and raise awareness of what we do.” If you would like to take part in your own Cheltenham Half ‘Running Man Challenge’ and join Dr Paul Perkins, Nurse Anne Parkinson and Revd Rob Pestell to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice please email leckhampton. events@sueryder.org or call 01242 246285. Alternatively you can sign up online at www.sueryder.org/ cheltenhamhalf To donate to the hospice team’s Cheltenham Half Challenge visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/ paulperkins

She said “On first visiting the hospice I knew straight away I wanted to be part of a team providing holistic patient centred care.” “As Research Nurse I care for patients

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

What Exactly Is A Credit Score, And How Does It Impact On Your Life? Experian, Equifax, and Callcredit. Your credit rating is made up of various aspects of the information they hold about you, which is contained within your credit report. When you apply for credit or other types of borrowing, the lender will check your credit score to see if you are a good or bad risk. Your credit rating also comes into play in other situations, and has the potential to affect every aspect of your life. A low score means that you may have to pay an increased rate of interest to counteract the risk to a lender. This has massive implications if you’re trying to obtain a mortgage, as a poor credit rating can mean less product choice and higher monthly repayments. Even smaller financial outlays such as a new mobile phone contract involves a check on your credit file by the provider, so it’s a good idea to understand what constitutes your credit rating, and whether you can do anything to improve it in the future.

credit reference agencies

Three main credit reference agencies exist in the UK –

Any County Court Judgements (CCJs) or other markers of insolvency/bankruptcy remain on your credit file for six years, so even though you can be discharged from bankruptcy in 12 months, the fact is evident on your report for a much longer period of time.

How is a credit score formulated?

A number between zero and 999 is used as a guide to lenders and other interested parties, such as landlords and utility companies, about your ability to repay. A high score translates to a low risk as far as they are concerned – in other words, the lower the score the more problems you could face. Scores between 721 and 999 are generally considered a lower risk, but there are other factors that influence your overall rating: • Your previous history of repayment. • How much credit is available to you. • The level of debt. • Whether any County Court

Judgements have been made against you for nonpayment, or if you have been made bankrupt in the past. • If you are on the electoral roll. • How many times you have applied for credit. • The length of time your bank account has been open. If you’re married or living with a partner and have a joint mortgage or loan, you’ll also see a financial link with this person. This can adversely affect your rating if they have experienced their own financial problems.

so How could a low credit score impact on your life?

Difficulty in getting a mortgage Even if you find a lender willing to offer you a mortgage, the interest rate will probably be much higher, and you won’t have access to the better deals. Having a low credit score is often an indication that you can’t afford a mortgage, but unfortunately it can also affect your ability to rent. Problems renting A landlord will check your credit score - if they see that payments have been missed or that you are not on the electoral role, they could view you as untrustworthy and an unnecessary risk. Personal loans and other finance

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UTILITIES

Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church 01242 674776

Electricty -ÂPower Loss

0800 365 900

St Michaels & All Angels

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

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Cleeve School

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Woodmancote School

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Gretton Primary School

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

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HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222 Nuffield Health Hospital

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LIBRARIES Bishop's Cleeve Library

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email: mark@stavertonbuildingsupplies.co.uk

Open: Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.00pm & Saturdays 8.00am-12.00pm

600 x 600 Peak Riven Slabs £3.98ea+VAT 450 x 450 Peak Riven Slabs £2.54ea+VAT Collected rate – any qty All offers subject to availability

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