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Spontaneous Shopping Spree Hello and welcome to the February issue of your local community magazine. This month's editor's letter comes from Anne (that’s me!) and I manage the magazine production and coordination of our community features each month.
We managed to bag some great bargains. Even the light fitting made a big difference, but with the rest of our purchases, the room feels transformed.
We certainly have the bug for home improvements now. The bathroom is next on 2019 for me started off with an unexpected our list, but that’s another level of makeover series of home improvements. It wasn't a where a trip to the sales won’t suffice. Neither New Year’s resolution, it just kind of happened... of us have any skills that would enable us to install a shower, do any sort of plumbing or In January, my other half suggested we should lay tiles. So we will call upon the expertise see what was on offer in the sales at the local of our super advertisers, furniture stores to improve our desperatelyand I’ll just look forward needs-a-makeover living room. to the final flourish Firstly, we found a nice new light fitting – with new towels well within budget. Before we knew it though, and posh soap. we had a new sofa and armchair, a nest of tables, a mirror and a giant wall clock!
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“Mum, come in here,” Jennifer whispered, dragging Doreen into the downstairs toilet. “Have you seen what Gary’s got in his rucksack?” “No love,” Doreen replied, steadying herself on the towel rail; it was a tight space for two people and a rucksack. “I don’t go nosing through your brother’s belongings, and neither should you.”
“Shhh, he could be out of the shower any minute,” Jennifer said. “I need to show you something. Have you noticed he’s been behaving a bit strangely this week?” “He has been a bit jumpy,” Doreen agreed reluctantly. “I thought it meant love was in the air.”
“Me too,” Jennifer nodded. “You know how I said he should take Elaine somewhere special for Valentine’s Day?” “You wouldn’t stop going on about it!” Doreen interrupted sternly.
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all he ever does is take her for walks in the countryside. What woman wouldn’t rather be wined and dined somewhere fancy?”
“She’s the outdoors type,” Doreen shrugged. “Honestly Mum, is she a woman or a Labrador?” Jennifer shuddered. “They even go out in the rain.” “He seems happy,” Doreen said.
“That’s what I thought,” Jennifer said. “I just had this notion that he might be planning on popping the question tonight.” “What a lovely thought!” Doreen gasped. Jennifer continued, “I had this hunch that I if looked in his rucksack I’d find an engagement ring.”
Doreen grasped Jennifer’s arm. “And did you?” “No.” Jennifer opened the drawstring of Gary’s bag. “I found these. They’re nightvision binoculars, a thermos and some cheese sandwiches.”
Both women looked at each other in horror.
“Mum, tell me honestly, have you properly met this Elaine?” Jennifer asked.
“So you’re not stalking her then?” Doreen asked.
“Don’t you think it’s odd that he only invites her round when we’re not here?”
“That doesn’t sound very romantic,” Jennifer pouted.
“No, Mum,” Gary laughed. “She really is my girlfriend.”
“He says she’s quite shy,” Doreen offered.
Gary smiled. What Jennifer had failed to find was the diamond engagement ring he’d hidden in the lid of the thermos flask.
“I assumed he wanted some privacy.” Doreen felt flustered. “What are you trying to say, Jennifer?”
“And you know how he finally agreed to book a fancy restaurant, La Chouette, for tonight? Well, I googled the restaurant,” Jennifer said. “It doesn’t exist.”
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“What are you two doing hiding in here?” Gary surprised them both by opening the door. He frowned. “Why have you got my bag?”
Jennifer took a moment to compose herself. “How do you explain these?” She held up the binoculars.
Gary’s face froze. “They’re for this evening,” he snapped, “and none of your business.” “We know La Chouette doesn’t exist,” Jennifer said. “It’s time to come clean.” Gary stared at her and then his face softened. “I said that just to get you off my case,” he said. “Elaine really isn’t interested in fancy restaurants.” “Where are you going then?” Jennifer asked suspiciously.
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Remarkable Raspberries If you want to grow soft fruit then I recommend raspberries for value, reliability and ease of growth.
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Summer-fruiting raspberries need a support system – sturdy posts at a spacing of about 1.8m (6ft) and galvanized wires at a spacing of about 30cm (12in) will do the trick. Autumn-fruiting raspberries should be fine without support but you can tie them in if you wish.
The canes are available now and in their ‘dormant’ state (looking like a bundle of sticks) respond well to planting now. Space the canes 40-45cm (15-17in) apart and allow about 2m (6ft 6in) between rows.
Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure and plant each cane at a depth of 58cm (2-3in), spreading the roots out well so they establish better. Firm the canes in then cut each one back to about 25cm (10in) above ground level and water in well if the soil is dry.
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During the visit, His Royal Highness was invited to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday year by planting a Yellow Norwegian Maple within the hospice grounds. The commemorative tree and plaque have pride of place in the hospice’s new woodland walk. For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice please visit www.sueryder.org/leckhampton
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Volunteers needed to start and run new social groups
Royal Voluntary Service is looking for volunteers in Gloucestershire to kickstart a range of new social groups for people in their community, particularly those in later life.
Social activities could include; running a quiz group in a community hall, establishing a book club in a local library or exploring new ways to bring people together over food. The Bring People Together programme is active across the county and is seeking volunteers in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Winchcombe, Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Mitcheldean and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. Royal Voluntary Service will also provide guidance on recruiting volunteers to help you, managing money and fundraising. They will also teach you how to run the activity safely and legally. In return, volunteer coordinators can enjoy developing their skills and experience, being part of a team and creating something of lasting value for their community and the people in it. If anyone has an idea for a group they would like to set up as a volunteer coordinator, please contact Charlie on Charles.allen@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk, call 07774 334 322 or visit www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE February
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Ongoing until 17 March, Nature in Art, Twigwoth, Nr Gloucester, GL2 9PA World-renowned photography exhibition featuring breathtaking images from the animal world. T: 01452 731422 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7 Feb, 1 - 5pm, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Scottish dancing to CDs. £5, pay on the door. T: Derek Latham 01452 306857 or Andy Clark 01452 614995. WINCHCOMBE LIVE 15 Feb, Doors open at 8.15pm, White Hart Inn, Winchcombe The Spike Drivers. £10.
PUDDLE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP 16 - 24 Feb, 9.30am - 5pm, Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Jump into the puddles and become the ultimate splasher. Daily competition at 2pm. Incl. with normal admission, free for WWT members.
JUNIOR RUGBY CAMP 18 & 19 Feb, 9am - 3.30pm, Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham. For boys and girls aged 8 - 13. Organised by Gloucester Rugby. £60 for the 2 days. T: 01452 872287 WINE, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 23 Feb, 12pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Racecourse 26
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CRESCENDO BIG BAND CONCERT 24 Feb, 3pm (doors open from 2.30pm), Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Rd, Tewkesbury. Admission: £10. www. crescendoband.co.uk/index.htm
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WINCHCOMBE LIVE 15 March, Doors open at 8.15pm, White Hart Inn, Winchcombe. The Jigantics. £10. CATE CODY JAZZ PICNIC SUPPER 17 March, 7-10pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve Enjoy a picnic supper whilst enjoying an evening of highquality swing jazz with the
Cate Cody Quintet. BYO picnic supper, drinks and a tablecloth (there will be no bar). For tickets: 07817 726069 or www. jazzcats.co.uk/dates.htm. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL AND GOLD CUP 12 - 15 March, Cheltenham Racecourse 12 March: Champions Day, 13 March: Ladies Day, 14 March: St Patrick's Thursday, 15 March: Gold Cup Day. Celebrate the best of jump racing! For details & tickets: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve 29 Mar, 7.30pm: Lindisfarne. Box Office: 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply). www.cleeveconcerts.com
Councillors Corner With everything that is happening nationally, it is easy to miss some of the positive things that are happening locally. At its December meeting, the Council agreed unanimously to support a year of action, called ‘No Child Left Behind’, to highlight the plight of children growing up in poverty in Cheltenham and the inequality between them and their more affluent peers.
This was triggered by a needs assessment that raised considerable causes for concern locally. Members from all parties were fully in support of the motion and were saddened by the results of the needs assessment. They agreed that in the 21st century, social media and the impact it can have on mental health were a cause for great concern. They also found the number of children requiring free school meals alarming and felt strongly that the gap in achievement between genders needed addressing. Members were startled by the inequality across the borough and stressed the importance of analysing local data as pockets of deprivation could be masked. The programme started with a child poverty summit in January which invited organisations responsible for the care of children to get on board with the initiative. Another motion the Council unanimously agreed on at the Council meeting was to build on the success of the WW1 centenary, not least the magnificent projection onto the Municipal Offices. It was viewed tens of thousands of times on the internet. The aim is to develop Cheltenham into the UK’s first ‘City of Light’, showcasing Cheltenham’s unique architecture. Cllr Paul McCloskey, Charlton Kings
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The British Heart Foundation Home Store The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Home Store located on Coronation Square is helping to raise funds for vital research into finding preventions, treatments and cures for heart and circulatory diseases. The store offers a great range of goodquality furniture and homewares at budgetfriendly prices. Like all BHF stores, the Cheltenham store has a positive influence on the environment as it prevents tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year.
The store also offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Roles include Warehouse Assistant, Electrical Function Tester, Stock Generator, Telephone Operator and Sales Assistant. By volunteering your
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The BHF offers a free and fast collection service. Call 0808 250 0030 or book a free collection online at www.bhf.org.uk/free. three-week Light Up Cheltenham event, organised by Cheltenham BID, which will run from February 2-24.
It will be surrounded by floodlit buildings in Imperial Gardens including the Queens Hotel, the Town Hall, 131, and a terrace of ornate Regency buildings.
The wheel will operate from 3pm every day with extended operating times at weekends and throughout the half-term holiday. A tenminute ride will cost just £5 for an adult, £4 for a child and a family ticket is £15. A giant observation wheel will be the focal point of an expanded Light Up Cheltenham in February.
It will be the first time a wheel of this kind, standing at more than 35 metres high, will have been brought to Cheltenham. The wheel will feature throughout the
The expanded Light Up Cheltenham sees Cheltenham BID increase the number of buildings illuminated from six to more than 20. It’s all about ensuring that there are good reasons to come to the town centre in February, traditionally a quiet time for businesses of all kinds.
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