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contents The Old Post Office, Overbury

All change for Cheltenham!

Buy Beauty for Less

A Proverbial Life... A Star is Born

Working from home... liquid lunches

Recipe: Cherry Fudge

Spotlight on Mini

Motoring: Good first cars

Gardening with Pippa Greenwood

Design Tips: Garden Landscaping

Quick Crossword 32 Tech Spec: The heat is on

Sudoku 40 Warm up for winter

Codeword puzzle 44 Design Tips: Home Security

Cartoon 50 Pictograms 53 Competitions 53 Book reviews: Short stories

Fun Quiz 55 Children’s Activity Page

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Puzzle Solutions 59 Wordsearch 59 Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés

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The Old Post Office, Overbury Location

This building is located in the heart of the picturesque village of Overbury, owned by Overbury Estate and has easy access to Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Evesham.

History

The Old Post Office was originally a house, which was converted in 1879 by Norman Shaw and extended to its current layout in 1905 by Ernest Newton. It was then operated as a village store and post office until 1998 when it was transformed into an office and was used in this way until earlier this year.

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We wish to support a commercial, artistic or cultural project to preserve and enhance the character of the building and for it to serve/work alongside existing local households and businesses. Do you know anyone who would be interested in talking to us? Please ask them to get in touch. www.overburyestate.co.uk Email: alex@ overburyestate.co.uk Page 6

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All change for Cheltenham! The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway has recently launched an appeal for funds to repair the Chicken Curve embankment north of Winchcombe. This is the third embankment the steam railway has had to repair during its short life; all the result of shortcomings in the Great Western Railway's construction over a century ago. This article follows on from my last article and tells the story behind the first trains to link Winchcombe with Bishop's Cleeve through Gretton and Gotherington.

So an act of parliament was passed in 1899 and building began in November 1902 from Honeybourne. Originally it had been planned to start from Cheltenham, but the council had objected to some of the proposals and this delayed the work there. The navvies who built the line lived in camps which followed the construction. At Gotherington the logbook for the school records twenty three railway children attending in November 1905, but by the time the school had been extended fifteen months later, only two navvy families remained!

By the end of the nineteenth century the Great Western Railway had the unenviable nickname of the 'Great Way Round' and a direct line between Birmingham and Bristol was seen as one of the essential routes to erase this unwanted label. Not only would it compete with the Midland Railway's route (which still exists) but would prevent other companies from building in the area; as far back as 1860 there had been a plan to link Winchcombe to Beckford.

Although a route for express trains, costs were kept down as much as possible. The original survey included a four mile tunnel under Cleeve Hill with the line passing between Winchcombe and Sudeley, giving the townspeople a much more convenient station than that at Greet. The actual line deviated from this route at the Chicken Curve embankment, the site of the present problem. Embankments were built largely from spoil from the cuttings, but their

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LOCAL HISTORY foundations and drainage caused concerns for the Great Western Railway and British Railways until the line's closure in 1976. In November 1903 a major disaster occurred when part of the Stanway viaduct collapsed, killing four navvies. The line was opened in stages from Honeybourne; to Broadway in August 1904; to Toddington in December 1904; and to Winchcombe in February 1905. The tunnel at Greet delayed the opening of the next stage and so passengers were carried by motor bus, starting from The George Hotel in the town to the station, then through Gretton, Gotherington and Bishop's Cleeve to Cheltenham. This journey took eighty minutes and the bus ran three return services each weekday and so for the first time people could travel between Winchcombe and Bishop's Cleeve by public transport. When the railway reached Bishop's Cleeve in June 1906, the bus started from there, but from 1 August the trains ran all the way into St James' station in Cheltenham. The timetable showed eight trains a day linking Winchcombe and Bishop's Cleeve - a far cry from today's three buses a week! Incidentally, the expresses for which the line had been built, did not start for another two years, after another new line was built between Birmingham and Stratford on Avon. The remains of Cheltenham's new station then built at Malvern Road can still be seen along the Honeybourne cycle path.

- written by David Aldred

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A Proverbial Life... Nothing ventured, nothing gained

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Working from home Liquid Lunches When I started out as a reporter back in the mid1970s, journalists were heroic boozers. Epic, even. The stories I was told! But on the local weekly in the Midlands where I did my training they were just that – stories. The older staffers span yarns of the liquid lunches of yore that had lasted for hours if not days; the lunches over which these tales were told tended to be a sandwich eaten at the desk. Very, very occasionally I would venture, normally alone, sometimes with the sports editor, to the pub next door for a pint of cold, gassy keg beer and a dried-up cheese roll with a copy of the Sun or the Mirror (because in those days the red-tops were comparatively new and all journalists, whatever they told you, secretly admired their braggadocio) and the Stranglers on the juke-box (turned right down so as not to upset the granddads). All very demure. Then I joined the brewing trade press and life changed dramatically, especially life after one o’ clock. On my induction day the News Editor and Chief Reporter dragged me to the nearest pub. By 2.30pm I was anxious. By 3pm I was terrified. “Err... shouldn’t we be getting back?” I said nervously. The News Editor gestured expansively in the general direction of a party of pixillated worthies a few tables away. “That’s the Editor, that’s the Deputy Editor, that’s the Production Editor,” he said. “When they go, we go.” They didn’t rise until 4 o’clock; by then I could scarcely rise at all. But these lunches were, if not the norm, certainly nothing unusual, especially if one were being entertained. I remember, vaguely,

a press officer from Grand Met taking me to a restaurant to “explain” why the company was screwing its pub tenants so heartily. A couple of scotches (doubles) at the bar were followed by a bottle of white wine (between us) with the fish, another bottle of white (for him) with the veal and a bottle of red (for me) with the beef, a half bottle (again, between us) of rather good Sauternes with pudding, a glass of port each with the cheese, and a large Calvados (for me) and a Cognac (for him) with the cigars. By the end of it all I agreed with him wholeheartedly, which I suppose was the point of the exercise. If you could stand any more of my boastfulness I could easily reel off a dozen more lunches like that. But the everyday pub lunches were scarcely less gargantuan – in my favourite Fuller’s pub around the corner from the office I would routinely demolish three pints of ESB, each with an accompanying scotch, in an hour. No wonder I’m so fat. All this came to an abrupt end the day the paper was relocated from the City to Slough, over an hour’s drive from home. Lunch went back to being a sandwich at the desk. Then I was made redundant – or “went freelance”, in the jargon of the trade – and started Working From Home. Could I resist the temptation to revisit the fabled lunches of erstwhile? I could not! The wife was at work. The kids were at the childminders. A trip to the butcher’s netted a big sirloin and a punnet of mushrooms (no chips – I was on a diet), while the offie next door yielded a bottle of wellpriced but extremely strong Côtes du Rhône. What a feast! And how did I feel when I’d demolished all this? Terrible! In the intervening years my system’s resistance to this magnitude of assault had completely evaporated; and one of the more macho elements of the office liquid lunch was one’s capacity to put in a full afternoon’s work afterwards. That had gone. All I could manage was sleep. Worse, so had the pleasure. A liquid lunch has to be convivial; sneaked alone, it’s no pleasure unless you have a thing for guilt. So, no more liquid lunches for me. They belong to the 1980s. And, perhaps, to a rather wistful chapter in my memoirs. by Ted Bruning

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | FOOD & DRINK

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TOP TIP - If you don’t have a sugar thermometer, place a jug of very cold water by the hob. After boiling the fudge mixture for about 5 minutes, drop a teaspoonful of the hot syrup into the water. If the syrup forms a ball which you can roll between your fingers then its ready – if not, boil for a further few minutes then test again.

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | MOTORING

MINI at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)

The MINI brand took to the stage at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) with increasing variety within its ranks and an unparalleled focus on the individualisation of its models. The world’s most important car show played host to the world premiere of the MINI Coupé. And visitors to the event – which took place last month (September 2011) – were able to explore the rest of the MINI model family, not to mention the latest MINI Yours range of products and an attractive array of Original MINI Accessories. The impressively diverse product portfolio presented by MINI once again underlined its status as a maker of premium cars which faithfully express both the unmistakable character of the brand and the personal style of its customers. The launch of the MINI Coupé sees the British premium small car manufacturer taking the next step in its rigorous model range expansion process. The brand’s fifth model wraps up hallmark MINI qualities in a new and distinctive package. The first two-seater in the current range boasts an even sharper focus on delivering unbeatable fun at the wheel. Powerful engines, a bespoke set-up for the car’s sophisticated suspension and finely-judged adjustments in terms of aerodynamics and weight balance help whisk the legendary go-kart feeling into a new dimension. The distinctive identity of the MINI Coupé is also reflected in its design. With its sporty, hunkered-down feel and fresh new roof design, the two-seater occupies its very own niche within the model line-up. At the same time, though, familiar MINI exterior and interior design features clearly highlight its membership of the brand family. The fun-filled driving experience and functionality of the new model are geared squarely to driving “two up”, but the MINI Coupé cuts no corners in displaying all the charisma, efficiency and premium quality MINI has brought to the small car segment. The extra depth to the MINI model range shines the spotlight once again on the brand’s unrivalled potential. Around the world MINI has become a byword for driving fun, agility, expressive design, premium quality and individuality. And having broken new ground in the premium small car segment, MINI is now building its advantage over its rivals. Ten years after the relaunch of the brand and five years since the second generation of the 21st-century MINI hit the roads, its popularity in car markets around the globe continues to grow with the arrival of each new model. With five models now carrying the MINI badge, the brand has succeeded in meeting the specific needs of various target groups. The luxury of choice created by the variety of models within the MINI family is taken a stage further by the scope for effective customisation that each individual model allows. The brand offers its customers more freedom than any other carmaker to configure their car to their own personal style. MINI Coupé: world premiere for a more focused go-kart feeling. Two years ago a concept car previewing a two-seater Coupé from the MINI brand turned heads aplenty at the Frankfurt Motor Show. And now that vision of even more sharply focused driving fun has become a reality on the road. The 2011 Frankfurt Show provides the stage for the world premiere of the MINI Coupé. The two-seater will be offered from launch with a choice of four engine variants with outputs ranging from the 90 kW/122 hp of the MINI Cooper Coupé and the MINI Cooper SD Coupé’s 105 kW/143 hp to the 135 kW/184 hp developed by the MINI Cooper S Coupé and the 155 kW/211 hp of the sporting flagship, the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé. In league with these powerful engines, the Coupé’s bespoke suspension set-up, harmonious weight distribution, extremely rigid body and special aerodynamic tweaks – including an extending rear spoiler – help to bring the car’s go-kart feeling even further to the fore. The MINI Coupé is the brand’s first model to adopt a classical three-box structure with a strikingly stepped rear end. The car’s roof has a standard contrasting paint finish, accentuating its distinctive

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design, while the 280-litre luggage compartment behind the highopening tailgate reveals impressive functionality. Other particularly noteworthy features of the interior include oval recesses in the roof liner, which are specific to the MINI Coupé and emphasise the car’s two-seat design, and the wide through-loading facility linking the cabin and luggage compartment. MINI Yours: customisation at its most exclusive. The extra breadth in the model range is complemented by the increased scope for owners to customise their cars. For example, the MINI Yours collection of products represents a particularly attractive addition to the options list. MINI Yours comprises a range of exclusive options – designed as the perfect complement to the unmistakable character of the MINI brand – for the exterior and interior design of the MINI Coupé. In addition to unusual paint finishes, trim elements, upholstery variants and interior colours, the MINI Yours range also offers customers stylishly composed equipment packages and limited-edition models. The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show were also host to the unveiling of the MINI Clubman Hampton, which embodies the inimitable style of MINI Yours in particularly concentrated form. The paintwork and wheels of the MINI Clubman Hampton, as well as its exterior and interior design, and other equipment features chosen specially for it, have been carefully coordinated down to the smallest details to lend a special flavour to both its appearance and the driving experience on board. Currently only one MINI exudes an even more exclusive allure: the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. This special-edition take on the three-door MINI was created under the expert eye of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design team and is also on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Original MINI Accessories: more freedom for customers to express their personal style. Looking beyond the range of optional equipment available exfactory, MINI also opens up an extraordinary wealth of possibilities when it comes to configuring owners’ cars to their personal style and requirements. The Original MINI Accessories range gives owners all the tools they need to enjoy the hallmark MINI driving fun in an individually tailored one-off car. The range comprises a constantly expanding selection of products which enhance and accentuate the expressive design, sporting characteristics and functionality of a MINI. Alongside the familiar customisation options for the exterior, such as roof flags, mirror caps and side indicator surrounds, the Original MINI Accessories presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show also include steering wheels, gearshift knobs, interior trim strips and other retro-fit components for the interior. Customers will also find specifically designed transport systems to carry sports equipment safely and comfortably while on the move. Likewise on show is the latest range of accessories from the John Cooper Works brand. These include John Cooper Works tuning products, which further enhance both engine performance and handling, make the car’s aerodynamic properties and exterior design that much more effective, and bring the sensation of the race track to the interior.

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Good first cars PASSING your driving test is one of the best feelings in the world – but the joy of finally getting your licence can quickly disappear when it comes to finding a car. Astronomical insurance costs can put many models out of the reach of teenagers, but don’t despair too much – there are options out there. You need to accept the fact that insurance is going to cost you more than the car, but you can help cut the price by taking a Pass Plus course or asking to be added to your parents’ policy as a named driver. That will mean talking to them first though… If that sounds too challenging there are new insurance schemes that place a black box in your car to monitor your driving style and charge you accordingly – this can be a great way of cutting premiums. But what cars make sensible buys? Here, we have scoured the classifieds to hunt down a few options you may want to consider.

What cars make sensible buys?

Ford Ka – from £300

Cheap to buy, run and fix and there’s thousands on the road to choose from. Even models with air conditioning and CD players can be had for under a grand, but keep an eye out for rust under the sills, behind the bumpers and around the fuel filler cap. And buy the latest one you can afford.

Fiat Cinquecento – from £400

Made famous by TV show The Inbetweeners, this little city car wasn’t Simon’s motor of choice without good reason. It’s extremely cheap to run and insurance won’t be too painful either. Don’t expect much in the way of equipment and remember these Fiats can be a little unreliable, so budget for repairs.

Citroen C1 – from £2,700

This Citroen is the sister car of the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo – not much changes apart from the badge. It’s good to drive and being relatively new it’s one of the safest options. However, insurance will be a bit more expensive than others and you’ll be hard pressed to find one with air con. Fuel economy will make up for the lack of equipment, but they are still pricey.

Toyota Yaris – from £750

One of the most bulletproof models if you want to avoid running repairs, a Yaris is a sensible choice. They’re roomy inside and if you can stretch to a diesel variant, trips to fuel stations will be relatively infrequent. Insurance costs are surprisingly affordable and it’s a safe option, but prices can reflect that.

Peugeot 106 – from £300

They can be picked up for next to nothing and with a choice of engines and trims to suit most budgets, a 106 is a tempting option. Most are a bit basic, but they’re entertaining to drive and reasonably affordable to insure. However, they’re not known for their reliability so try and buy one with service history and have it checked over before handing over your cash.

Finally, a couple of tips if you’re buying your first car: Always take someone with you who knows what they’re looking at, even – and don’t laugh – if that means your parents. Have the car checked over by a mechanic too – it’s often worth half an hour’s labour in a garage to save you big bills. And for more expensive cars fork out for an HPI check to ensure it’s not stolen (or ask your Gran to pay for it). Happy hunting!

by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | HOMES & GARDENS

Amazing Autumn Colour is just too tempting...

- Pippa Greenwood

Autumn colour has always had the ability to make me go weak at the knees. I love it….just as the temperatures are dropping and there’s too much potential for things to become dull, gloomy and miserable, your garden can develop a new potential – to be positively glowing with fantastic foliage colour. If you’re looking to add some glorious golds, passionfilled purples, ravaging reds, yummy yellows or perhaps some outrageous oranges to your garden, then now is a perfect time to buy those autumn colour plants. Not only is autumn a great time to plant trees and shrubs, but if you buy the plant when it is showing its beautiful autumn colours, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting. Pippa Greenwood is a gardening writer, journalist and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’. Pippa gives a wide range of talks and lectures to gardening clubs and societies. Visit www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up as a ‘Friend of Pippa’ to receive a free ebook and regular gardening updates, offers and bulletins. Browse the site to find out more, buy signed books and lots more. Page 28

If you want to indulge in a little planting for autumn colour on vertical surfaces such as walls, fences or arbours, there are several plants I’d suggest you consider. Vitis coignetiae – a rampant grower, the heart-shaped leaves may measure up to 25-30cm across and their splendid scarlet and crimson colours are un-missable. This vine can be grown through large trees and over sturdier supports. The colours tend to be especially good if the soil is miserable or the root run restricted. Parthenocissus quinquefolia – more commonly known as the Virginia creeper, it’s another sizeable climber, and this also offers a good degree of self-clinging ability, so it can be used to clothe walls where you have not fixed up a support system. In autumn the leaves are numerous shades of scarlet, orange

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | HOMES & GARDENS Cont’d from page 28 and red. It can grow taller than you want, so will ultimately need trimming if, say you grow it on a house wall, or else it will move on to the roof. Parthenocissus henryana – a relative of the Virginia creeper, but much more restrained. For much of the year its divided leaves are a dark green to bronzy colour with pretty silvery white veining. In autumn they turn rich shades of red. If you are after a shrub or two then there is an even wider range to choose from. Fothergilla major or Witch Alder is a gorgeous smallish to medium-sized shrub that is covered with scented creamy white spiky flower clusters early in the year, before the leaves appear. Pale green for much of the year the foliage turns shades of yellow and orange in the autumn. Fothergilla needs a lime-free soil.

Amelanchier lamarckii, also known as the snowy mespilus or serviceberry, is a large shrub or small tree and produces lovely whitish blossom in spring (that is much longer lasting than the flowering cherries!) In spring the new leaves are a coppery colour, changing to bright green and then come the autumn it is one huge mass of fiery colours. Acers or maples are generally reliable autumn show stoppers, and for smaller gardens you find it hard to beat one of the Japanese maples with their stunning divided leaves turning rich purples, reds, oranges and yellows depending on exactly which one you have planted. The Japanese maples also do well in large tubs, perfect for a sheltered back yard. Cotinus or smoke bush is a shrub with attractively rounded leaves that come in shades of green, pinkish–orange or purple. Come the autumn they produce a bright

Pyracantha - Firethorn

Pyracantha is an easy to grow, low maintenance, evergreen shrub that can be trained up walls, around doors or used to create a hedge. It’s the classic ‘home security’ plant as it is dense and extremely spiky. As a bonus, it’s a great way of attracting birds to your garden. The plant provides shelter for nesting and roosting birds as well as winter food. Fragrant white flowers bloom between May and June which attract a myriad of bees. By autumn these flowers turn into a showy mass of red, orange or yellow berries depending on the variety. Birds feast on these berries during the difficult winter months. Pyracantha prefers a well-drained healthy soil in full sun or partial shade, but will thrive in most soils. Good quality soil and lots of sunshine increases the berry production. Pyracantha is fully hardy and grows to around 3m. It can be kept in check by pruning but take care as the thorns are vicious. Wear heavy gloves. New flowers are produced on the previous year’s growth so ensure you don’t remove that. It’s easier to prune while the plant is in flower so you cut back to the existing flowers. Page 30

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | HOMES & GARDENS display to be proud of. The fluffy seed heads that are left after flowering look just like little clouds or plumes of smoke…. perfect with the bonfire effect of the leaves. It is a great time to choose plants for autumn colour, but if you’re not sure what’s available, treat yourself to a visit to an open garden, arboretum or park, and note down the names of what you like best. Planting at this time of year works well, but if your garden soil is waterlogged now, then wait a week or more until it is in better condition. If the soil is on the dry side, it will still need watering well, and the soil around the roots will need to be kept moist. Always check the ultimate or potential height and spread of trees or shrubs you’re considering…..there’s no use planting something that will outgrow its space in a couple of years time. Then sit back and enjoy your own bit of autumnal magic!

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Design Tips Garden Landscaping Now is the ideal time to make any major garden improvements you wish to make. Autumn and winter are prime planting times for trees, shrubs, hedges and bulbs. It gives the plants time to establish before the growing season commences in spring. Maybe you want to dig a pond, build a deck or patio or just fancy a change of scene. Find ideas from gardening magazines, TV programmes, and your neighbours. Alternatively, you can employ a professional garden landscaping service. They are especially useful if you have major design changes you wish to make or are unable to do the work yourself. Landscaping and garden design services can come up with ideas you hadn’t thought of, advise on the best plants for your garden and source hard landscaping items easily. Set yourself a budget and stick to it. It’s very easy to become carried away. Ensure any plants you choose are suitable for your area and soil otherwise you could be very disappointed. Don’t forget your front garden either. This is the first thing visitors and passers-by see and a well-tended and beautifully designed front garden creates a positive impression.

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No matter how cold it is outside, there are plenty of ways to stay toasty this winter - but before you go shopping, it’s important to know what’s available and what will work best for you.

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The heat is on One of the simplest ways to heat a room is an electric heater. These come in three flavours: fan heaters such as the Dimplex DXGLO2, which blow air over a heating element to blast you with warm air; convection heaters such as the Delonghi HCM2020, which have less powerful fans (or no fan at all) and waft rather than blast warm air; and oil heaters such as the Pifco PE136, which are filled with oil that’s heated to create an effect very like a traditional central heating radiator. There are several advantages to such radiators: they’re portable, they’re very cheap to buy and they’re widely available. However, some are so low-powered they’re effectively useless. A 400W panel heater will struggle to keep even a small room warm and if you buy one without a timer you’ll have to remember to turn it on/off manually. Many models do include integrated timers, but be careful if you’re putting one near a bed: the timer mechanisms can be noisy. For bedtime, an electric blanket may be a better choice: even at their peak they only draw several hundred watts of energy.

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Veterinary advice

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Scary Season!

How to help your pets cope with the fireworks season. Many of our pets find Fireworks very scary, but there is a lot we can do to ease their anxiety. It is important to try very hard as pet owners to keep calm, as seeing you act normally will really help your cat or dog feel more settled. There are many small changes we can make to help our pets cope, generally we can do a lot to improve matters, educating and teaching our owners about animal behaviour. There are also products such as, Feliway and Adaptil (DAP). These are synthetic copies of the pheromones used by cats and dogs naturally to mark their territories as safe and secure. They help animals cope in stressful situations. It is best to pop into your Vets a good six weeks prior to firework time to discuss your pets individual phobia and organise any behavioural modification or medications they may need to help.

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Keep your cat indoors – try ‘Feliway’ spray to help reduce unwanted behaviour. If your cat hides, leave her alone and do not try and coax her out. A ‘bolt hole’ will be where she feels most secure, and must be allowed access. Use a ‘Feliway’ diffuser in the room where your cat spends most of her time. Plug in prior to any fireworks if you can! Have a litter tray indoors for your cat before firework season starts – minimises stress if she is already used to it. Keep your dog indoors when you expect Fireworks. Ensure you walk your dog early (and keep him on the lead) – before any fireworks start. If your dog has a hiding place – leave him alone. Being in his ‘bolt hole’ will help him feel more secure. Try a DAP diffuser. Page 52

Prepare a den for your dog, so he has somewhere to hide. Encourage use with treats/toys. Make sure your pet is microchipped – if they do escape, frightened animals are more likely to get lost. Draw curtains and keep the radio/TV on to help mask noise. Ignore any fearful behaviour and try not to comfort your pet. More importantly do not pick them up/restrain them. Cats are best left to cope alone. It all sounds a bit mean – but your pet will pick up on your anxiety and this will make the problem worse. Fussing/comforting a frightened pet (especially dogs) will only reward and encourages this behaviour. Do not punish you pet – this only reinforces their fear. Try not go out, stay calm and act normally If you are worried, or your pet takes a long time to recover from the firework period – talk to your vet.

Wishing you and your pet well - Brad

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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman This is the brilliantly written account of postnatal depression in the Victorian era, recounting the decline of a young woman’s mental health and the lack of understanding from her family as she is imprisoned in a room of her house. Both sinister and desperately sad, this will grip any reader until the very last line.

Oscar Wilde’s Stories for all Ages by Oscar Wilde and Stephen Fry This wonderful collection combines some of the best tales of Oscar Wilde, presented in a beautifully illustrated book, featuring a foreword and introduction to each story by his biggest fan, Stephen Fry. For first time visitors to Wilde’s work, ‘The Selfish Giant’ is a must-read, telling the enchanting story of a giant who lives perpetually in Winter, until he allows children into his castle and his heart.

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Sprogs A gorgeous little children's shop in Winchcombe Selling Lovely Things For Little People Traditional & Wooden Toys, Fair Trade Clothes, Wellies, Baby Clothes & Gifts Lots Of Locally Made & Personalised Gifts Abbey House, High Street, Winchcombe

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Nursery Rhymes 1. According to the nursery rhyme, on what day of the week did Solomon Grundy get married? 2. In the nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle, who jumped over the moon? 3. According to the nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock, at what time did the mouse run down the clock? 4. The nursery rhyme Ten Little Indians was the inspiration for which Agatha Christie novel? 5. According to a nursery rhyme, who gave her children broth without any bread, whipped them all soundly and put them to bed? 6. In the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, who cut off the tails of the mice? 7. According to the popular nursery rhyme, if Monday’s child is fair of face, then what is Wednesday’s child? 8. Which 1911 children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett had the working title of Mistress Mary in reference to the nursery rhyme Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary? 9. In the nursery rhyme There Was A Crooked Man, what did the crooked man buy with his crooked sixpence? 10. In the nursery rhyme Rub-A-Dub-Dub, what are the occupations of the three men in a tub? Answers on page 59 Please mention GLOS DIRECTORIES when responding to advertisers

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LISTINGS Emergency Numbers Ambulance 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Fire 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police 999 EMERGENCY ONLY Police non emergency 0845 090 1234 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 National Missing Persons 0500 700700 RSPCA 01242 521 958 NSPCC 0800 500 500

USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Electricity 0800 3281111 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444 NHS Direct 08 45 46 47 Cheltenham General Hospital 08454 222 222

Bishop’s Cleeve Library

Chemist Numbers

Tel 01242 602772

Badham Pharmacy

23 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve: 01242 672653 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 11am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

11 High Street, Winchcombe Tel: 01242 602305 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

St. Pauls Medical Centre, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4DP Tel: 01242 571 590 Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 10.30pm Sundays 9am - 10pm

In the event of an Emergency when no pharmacy is open, please contact Bishop’s Cleeve Police on 0845 090 1234 who will contact a Pharmacist to dispense your prescription.

GP Out of Hours Service

08454 220220 covers all patients registered with a doctor’s surgery in Gloucestershire. Run by dedicated out of hours staff including doctors, specialist nurses and other health and social care workers. Page 58

Tel 01242 672217

bishopscleeve.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Winchcombe Library winchcombe.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk Book a computer, reserve or renew 24 hrs a day at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0845 230 5420 Both libraries are Children’s Centres, where parents and carers can access information and support. The team provide leaflets and verbal advice on a range of topics, including health, finances and childcare.

Recycling

Wingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops Cleeve

Half mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve on the road to Stoke Orchard. Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Opening hours 9am – 6:15pm all year round Household Recycling Centre Helpline on 01242 680 010

Useful Numbers Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010 Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491 Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000 Local M.P. Laurence Robertson 01684 291640 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 01242 572573 Tewkesbury Borough Community Transport 01684 297209

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Artichoke Aubergine Bean Beetroot Broccoli Carrot Celery Kale Marrow Onion Parsley Parsnip Shallot Spinach Pea Peppers Sprouts Sweetcorn Potato Pumpkin Tomato Turnip Radish Find these names of vegetables in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Please mention GLOS DIRECTORIES when responding to advertisers

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PUBS & RESTAURANTS The Shutter Inn Shutter Lane Gotherington GL52 9EZ Tel: 01242 673122

The Queen’s Head Aston Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 8LP Tel: 01684 772440 The Bugatti Inn Gretton, Nr Winchcombe GL54 5EU Tel: 01242 602471 The Kings Head 19 Cheltenham Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LU Tel: 01242 673260 The Royal Oak Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 672664 The Swallow Bishop’s Drive Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8DR Tel: 01242 672664 The Farmers Evesham Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8SA Tel: 01242 679277

Malvern View Restaurant & Hotel Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PR Tel: 01242 672017 The Apple Tree Stockwell Lane Woodmancote GL52 9QG Tel: 01242 673277 Taj Mahal Balti 11 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 676006 Page 60

The Yew Tree Main Road, Conderton Nr Tewkesbury GL20 7PP Tel: 01386 725364

5 North Street Restaurant 5 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 604566 The Old White Lion Inn 37 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5PS Tel: 01242 603300 The Plaisterers Arms Abbey Terrace Winchcombe GL54 5LL Tel: 01242 602358 Raja Balti 6 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 604194 The Sun 14 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 602256 The White Hart Inn High Street Winchcombe GL54 5LJ Tel: 01242 602359 The Corner Cupboard Gloucester Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LX Tel: 01242 602303 The Gardeners Arms Beckford Road Alderton GL20 8LN Tel: 01242 620257 The Harvest Home Evesham Road, Greet Winchcombe GL54 5BH Tel: 01242 602430 The Royal Oak Gretton Road Gretton, GL54 5EP Tel: 01242 604999

Wesley House High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ Tel: 01242 602366

CAFES The Happy Hen Café Tarlings Yard, Church Road Bishops Cleeve GL52 8RN Tel: 01242 676500 North’s Village Bakery 21 Church Street Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 672658 No 9 Café 9 Church Street Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 678866 Juri’s Tea Room High Street Winchcombe GL54 5LJ Tel: 01242 602469 The Old Tea House 6 Hailes Street Winchcombe GL54 5HU Tel: 01242 604363 The Lady Jane Tea Room 7 Hailes Street Winchcombe GL54 5HU Tel: 01242 603578

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. ~Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story

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TAKEAWAYS Taj Mahal Balti 11 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 676006 Sing’s Kitchen 3 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 674154 Cleeve Fish Bar 1 Church Street Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 672755 Shiraz Pizza & Tandoori Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 679200 Winchcombe Cantonese 17 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 602116 The Winchcombe Fish Bar 8 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 603080

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CLUBS & CLASSES Baby Bounce & Rhyme Thursdays 10:15am - 10:45am, Bishop’s Cleeve Library Wednesdays 9.45am - 10.15am, Winchcombe Library Rhyme Time Wednesdays 11:15am - 11:45am, Bishop’s Cleeve Library Alternate Tuesdays 10.15am – 10.45am, Winchcombe Library Bumps & Babes Tuesdays 10:15am - 11:30am, Bishop’s Cleeve Library Bishop’s Cleeve Women’s Institute Third Tuesday of each month 7:15pm Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn Tel: 01242 678276 Woodmancote Women’s Institute Third Thursday of each month 7:30pm Woodmancote Village Hall Tel: 01242 663921 Winchcombe Women’s Institute Third Tuesday of each month at 2.30 pm Winchcombe Methodist Church Hall Tel: 01242 602329

Cheltenham Silversmithing, Jewellery & Enamelling Club Mondays 6.45-8.45pm Cleeve School Treasurer 01242 672832 www.denstons.org Cleeve Chorale Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary School, Tobyfield Road info@cleevechorale.co.uk

Cheltenham American Square Dance Club Meet every Friday 7.00-10.00 Holy Apostles Hall, Charlton Kings Tel: Pamela Smith 01242 576390 Email: pamelasmith17@aol.com or visit www.cheltenhamsquaredancing.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve Fillies Netball Club Tel: 01242 678378 Cheltenham North Rugby Football Club www.cnfrc.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club www.bishopscleevebowlingclub.org.uk Royal British Legion Club Tel: 01242 674173

Bishop’s Cleeve Private Hire Tel: 01242 696676

Bishop’s Cleeve Seniors Club Tel: 01242 678378

The 727 Car Company Tel: 01242 523523

Slimming World Tuesdays at 6pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn, GL52 8LU Rebecca Tel: 01684 297094/0775 2583336 www.slimmingworld.com/slimwithbecca

Please email info@glosdirectories.co.uk if you find any information in the directory to be out of date or would like to add new establishments.

Woodmancote Seniors Club Tel: 01242 676589

Weightwatchers UK Ltd Wednesdays 7pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Community Centre Church Road, GL52 8LR Emma Fraser Tel: 07751 397757 www.weightwatchers.co.uk

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LISTINGS Beauty, Health, Fitness & Skincare Beauty Beyond Harriet Cook hair & make-up Hush Mobile Beauty Therapy Mobile Hair Design with Dee Peter Sollis Sports Therapy Pure Body Bliss Slimming World

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Building & DIY Building & Plumbing Supplies Lift & Shift mini skip hire Staverton Building Supplies Tile Sense

47 50 33 50

Building Services ADCMS Ltd Paul S Karlsson Architects

47 49

Building Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Argent Carpentry 46 DM Plastering Solutions 45 LB Services 35 LCM Flat Roofing 45 MTM Property Services 47 Ricki Dean 49 Carpets Blue Fish Carpet Barn Carpets Direct

35 40

Children, Classes & Tuition Jo Jingles Kumon Maths and English Monkey Music Sprogs Children’s shop Tick Tocks drop off childcare Water Babies

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Chimneys & Stoves GWB Chimney Services Ltd Computer Services Aztech Computing Call Rich

43 8 7

Counselling and Therapies Julie Wales Counselling 14 Holistic Massage Therapies 13 Pauline Yardley hypno/therapy 15 Pure Body Bliss 15 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 17 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 15 Tui Na Chinese Massage 17

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Index of Advertisers Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 50 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 49 Dentist Stone House Dental

Entertainment Everyman Theatre Gloucester Rugby

63 3

Estate Agents & Removals Andrews Estate Agents M.T. Services

39 35

Plumbing, Heating, Boilers & Electrical Services Carl’s Electrics Glevum Heating Paul Tamcken P-D Engineering Pro Electrical Quattro Heating

40 34 46 44 35 39

Restaurants, Pubs, Shops & Cafe’s The Happy Hen Café 21 The Queen’s Head Inn 23 The Shutter Inn 22 Zebra’s Den SA shop 21

Recycling Bags 4 Caddies

Roof repairs LCM Flat Roofing

Garden Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping 29 Edward Price Tree & Garden 31 Garden Services Gotherington 29 Gary Sharratt 29 L.M.S. Landscape Contracting 29 MTM Property Services 47

Security BeSecure Locksmiths Bulldog Security Systems

46 64

Skip hire Lift & Shift mini skip hire

Kitchens & Bathrooms Severn Vale Bathrooms Nicholas Joiner Kitchens Worktops Cheltenham

19 37 36

Solar PV Systems Heidi Renewables Glevum Heating Quattro Heating

48 51 39

Locksmiths BeSecure Locksmiths

Log sales Cotswold Logs

Solicitors, Mortgages & Will Writing Copperfields Willans LLP

8 7

Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd Garden Centres & Nurseries Gotherington Nurseries

Meals / Fruit & Veg Deliveries Ireley Farm Christmas Turkeys 21 Wiltshire Farm Foods 23 Motoring, MOT’s & Vehicle Sales Chips Away 27 Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 25 J.T. Vehicle Services 27 Photography & Weddings Fez Photography Harriet Cook hair & make-up

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Veterinary Clinic Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic 53 Web Design & Business Services Aztech Computing 8 Call Rich 7 Economummy 9 Glos Websites 7 Windows & Conservatories Llewellyn Windows

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