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Chalk Talk You wait ages for a bus, then three come along at once. The same is true for Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament it seems. PMQs is a great place to highlight important issues both nationally and for Cheltenham. I’ve spent months trying to catch the Speaker’s eye. Just before Christmas marked the third Wednesday in a row that I was called to quiz the PM.

Gloucestershire residents. Our thoughts go out to everyone involved or injured. And thousands of local people continue to waste hours every year snarled up in traffic heading up Crickley Hill, at the Air Balloon roundabout or at Nettleton Bottom. The gridlock damages productivity, stifles job creation in Cheltenham and causes unnecessary air pollution.

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backing. Crucially too she confirmed that we will shortly be arriving at an important milestone – namely a public consultation on two shortlisted schemes, starting within the next few weeks. This is really positive news. Make no mistake – any roads scheme will be controversial but we have a golden opportunity to get something done to make Gloucestershire fit for the future. The consultation will give us the chance to get everything lined up for the actual build, all the engineering and legal preparation that goes with such a major scheme. Let’s seize it! - by Alex Chalk

Cake and Bake Baked Pears with Cinnamon Oat Topping You can use any pear variety for this winter warming fruity pudding. Serve with custard or crème fraîche and a drizzle of warmed honey, if liked.

Ingredients: • 4 medium-sized firm pears • 150ml apple or orange juice • 50g unsalted butter • 75g rolled oats • 50g Demerara sugar • 25g walnut pieces, chopped • 1tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to sprinkle

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Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/gas mark 4. Halve the pears lengthways and scoop out the cores with a teaspoon. Place the pear halves in a shallow ovenproof dish, cut-side up.

2. Pour the apple or orange juice into the dish

and dot the pears with half the butter. Cover loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the rest of the butter in a small pan then remove from the heat, add the oats, sugar, walnuts and cinnamon and stir to combine.

3. Remove the foil and spoon the oat mixture

over the top of the pears. Bake the pears, uncovered, for a further 20-25 minutes until tender with a crisp topping. Serve warm, sprinkled with a little more cinnamon, if liked.

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Home & Interiors Light Up Your Winter

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In the darkness of deepest winter, pay attention to your lighting. Could a quick update make it bright where necessary, cosy where wanted and as fashionforward as anyone could desire?

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GLOUCESTER ROTARY CLUB SANTA FUN RUN 2017 The first ever Gloucester Rotary Club Santa Fun Run, which took place last month, was blessed with glorious sunshine and a joyous atmosphere! Well done to Rotary President Sue Smith and the whole team for a brilliant effort working for and with the community. The event was lovingly organised; special touches included a string quartet playing Christmas carols beside the Rotary Tree of Light and the local police enjoying a photograph with Mayor Steve Morgan and Sue Smith. There were medals for all and it was great to see people of all ages, along with their gorgeous 4-legged friends, participating in what is hoped will become an annual event. Steve Morgan, Mayor of Gloucester, said he was pleased to support the Rotary Club in their work and was very proud of the way in which the city had embraced the Santa Fun Run, which raises money for local charities. All pictures on this page were taken and kindly supplied by Jan Long (Tel. 01531 650036).

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Gardener’s Resolve… by Pippa Greenwood

Happy New Year! Now that 2018 is here, what are your garden resolutions for the year ahead? Here are my suggestions… Re-cYcle pots Save all the pots and trays you get when buying plants and rinse them out to use next time you need one. Store the pots away from sunlight to prevent the plastic disintegrating. coveR it up! Make a resolution to dry off and cover up garden furniture once the summer is over, to protect it from rain, cold, ice or even fungi! Buy furniture covers or, better still, store the furniture in a shed or garage if you have one. Stored properly, it will last much longer. GRow YouR owN Aim to grow more of your own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. This could be buying a couple of tomato plants for the first time, or creating a small herb planter, or it could be larger scale and more complex plans if you’re already big on grow-your-own. Don’t forget that there’s a great choice of UK-grown vegetable plants plus my weekly advice and tips emails at www. pippagreenwood.com/growyour-own. Page 16

compost moRe Once you get in the swing of it, composting becomes second nature. Make sure you include kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings, apple cores. The amount of extra compost you’ll generate will be well worthwhile. Many local councils offer a good deal on basic plastic composters. use tHat space! If you have a cold frame, porch, conservatory or greenhouse, put it to use! Any sort of protected growing area has the ability to increase what you can grow and when you can grow it. So raise your own summer flowers in it, force some bulbs in it in the winter or make off-season sowings of salad crops…make it work, but whatever you do, don’t use it as the family rubbish dump! mulcH moRe Make use of any organic matter that is bulky – mulch with it. Whether it is well-rotted manure, garden compost, the used compost from a seasonal bedding display or growing bag, or leaf mould, make it into mulch! Applied a couple of inches or more deep over the soil surface, a mulch like this will improve the soil’s ability to conserve moisture (so saving you both watering time and

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Town Centre Talking Great bargains to be had when the best of Cheltenham’s independent shops get together under one special roof

Everybody likes a bargain, whatever the time of year – and Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has some special savings coming your way. Retail firms like Pure and Weird Fish often put on sales events where some of their best products are offered for sale at ridiculously low prices. Imagine a sale where, not one, but up to a dozen businesses are in one place with the goods available for up to 75 percent off the normal price. And what if those businesses were among the top independent businesses in Cheltenham?

jewellery, shoes and travel goods. Just look at the businesses already confirmed to be taking part (in alphabetical order): Beards, Boutique 3, Enekes, James of Montpellier, Keith Scarrott Shoes, Love It and Sandra Dee. The Cheltenham Independents Sale will be held in the spectacular surroundings of Princess Hall at Cheltenham Ladies College from 11am to 4pm on 28th January. For those of you who haven’t been lucky enough to visit the Ladies College in the past, it will be a real treat.

That is just what is happening at the Cheltenham Independents Sale being organised by the BID on Sunday 28th January.

Princess Hall is a beautiful building in dramatic Gothic style with pitch pine woodwork and galleries running around the rear and on both sides.

Among the goods you’ll be able to buy are the best fashion items,

The building will be transformed into a salesroom with our independent businesses offering many of their prime products at prices that are unlikely to be seen again.

One of the businesses that is returning because of what it achieved last year is independent jewellers’ Beards. Jason Cheshire, of Beards, said: "A lot of people came to see us who wouldn't come into the shop. It was a great way of getting our name and brands out there." "We also had a positive response from being with other businesses, picking up extra trade that we wouldn't normally have had. We always wanted to be involved again." The independent businesses are not able to run one-off sale events in the way that the nationals like Pure and Weird Fish do. But by bringing them together, it gives them a great opportunity at a time of year when trade is normally slow. My message to Cheltenham residents is that you can benefit even more than our businesses. You genuinely won’t believe some of the bargains that are on offer. See you on the 28th!

- by Kevan Blackadder, The BID ran a similar event called Cheltenham BID Director the Boutique Sale at Cheltenham Town Hall last January, which attracted more Shoppers at last year's event than 500 shoppers. That event was entirely fashion-based but we have deliberately broadened the approach this year for the benefit of both the BID businesses and their customers. Left: Princess Hall at Cheltenham Ladies College, the venue for this year's shopping event

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Choosing the Best Mobile Phone Plans in 2018 significant number of calls. You can choose between a rolling one-month deal and a fixed 12month contract.

Choosing the right mobile phone plan can be quite daunting, especially if you don’t understand how they work. Perhaps you have always bought a contract with a phone included, but you might find that choosing a SIM-only contract is better thanks to its flexibility. With so many different plans available these days, here’s an idea of what to look out for. Mobile phone plans explained There are essentially three types of mobile phone deal: pay monthly contract Pay monthly contracts are the most cost-effective if your phone bills are high or you want a top-of-the-range handset. Contracts generally last for 12 or 24 months and you pay a fixed minimum monthly amount by direct debit. This is for your inclusive calls, texts and data allowance. Pay monthly contracts incorporate a free or subsidised handset. siM-only deal When you already own a phone and don’t want to change it, or are happy to buy your own new handset, a SIM-only deal can offer flexibility and cost-savings if you make a Page 22

pay-as-you-go (paYG) If you don’t use your mobile phone very much, pay-as-yougo helps to avoid spending money when you do not really need to. You simply top up your phone using a credit card or top-up card when you run out of minutes, texts or data, and you don’t need to be creditchecked as you do when you take out a contract. data rollover If you don’t use your full data allowance each month, you can buy a plan that lets you rollover what is left, and use it the following month. So which networks offer this facility? At the time of writing, iD Mobile, O2, Virgin Media, Vodafone, Freedompop and Sky Mobile all offer plans with data rollover. It isn’t a new concept, but until recently providers have only allowed you to rollover your data from the previous month. Now, however, Sky Mobile has come up with a very useful online ‘piggybank’ facility that lets you store your unused data at no additional cost for up to three years. You’ll need to have a minimum of 1GB saved in the piggybank before it can be accessed, and Sky let you roll back data in 1GB volumes. Flexible siM-onlY deals Giffgaff Giffgaff’s ‘goodybags’ offer flexibility and choice if you are

looking for a SIM-only deal. A goodybag is basically your allowance of minutes, texts and data, and it lasts for one month. This means you can change your goodybag if it doesn’t offer quite enough minutes, for example, or you need more data that month. three’s ‘Go binge’ The Three network offers a useful ‘Go Binge’ facility with some of their mobile phone deals. This allows you to stream music and films from Netflix, Deezer, SoundCloud and TVPlayer without using up your monthly allowance, as long as you have some of your data allowance left. (If adverts are shown on these apps, they may use up your allowance, however.) pay-as-you-go (paYG) If you’re not a heavy mobile phone user, or are worried about being credit-checked, a pay-as-you-go deal may be the best choice. You can opt for ‘traditional’ PAYG or a bundle of data, minutes and texts. As you can see, there’s a wealth of choice when looking for mobile phone deals – it just takes a little time to compare them and decide on the best option. www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/ what-is-data-rollover-and-whichnetworks-offer-it/ www.sky.com/shop/mobile/ features#feature-roll www.sky.com/help/articles/yoursky-piggybank www.three.co.uk/go-binge/details

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AN ENCHANTED EVENING As Mayor of Cheltenham, I am delighted to invite you to 'An Enchanted Evening', a black-tie fundraiser in support of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s Charity (Reg. Charity No. 1118165). The event is being held to raise funds for the Hollie Gazzard Trust and the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity’s Focus Fund. It takes place on Friday 23rd February 2018, 7.00pm to midnight in the magical surroundings of the Manor By The Lake. Tickets are £50 per person and include a drink on arrival, a three-course dinner and live music from 'Thrill Collins'. There will also be a raffle and auction. For more information and tickets, please contact Jennie Ingram on 01242 264108 or jennie.ingram@cheltenham.gov.uk. - Cllr Klara Sudbury, Mayor of Cheltenham

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Health

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

Sleep: Vital for Good Mental and Physical Health

We know that losing sleep can make us struggle to concentrate and keep smiling. But research is increasingly proving that a lack of good quality sleep can seriously damage our physical and mental health. More than 20 large-scale studies have proved that the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. How sleep deprivation affects pHysical HealtH weight gain and obesity The link is probably due to reduced levels of leptin (the hunger-inhibiting ‘you’re full’ hormone) and increased levels of ghrelin (the hungerstimulating hormone) caused by sleep deprivation. It’s a vicious circle, as you’re more prone to sleep problems if you’re overweight. increased diabetes risk Risk is increased in people sleeping less than five hours a night, particularly those lacking deep or ‘slow-wave’ sleep. Their body processes glucose differently, reacting incorrectly to insulin. Tiredness also causes you to secrete more stress hormones (e.g. cortisol), making it harder for insulin to function correctly and leaving excess glucose in your bloodstream. increased cancer risk Professor Matthew Walker, Page 26

author of Why We Sleep, says that after just one night of only four or five hours’ sleep, your natural cancer-attacking cells drop by 70%. US researchers have discovered that night workers produce 80% less of a by-product of DNA tissue repair, indicating their bodies aren’t carrying out their natural overnight cell restoration. increased alzheimer’s risk During deep sleep, amyloid deposits (a cell-killing toxin that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers) are ‘cleaned’ away. Without sufficient sleep, these plaques build up, especially in deepsleep-generating regions – meaning you sleep even less. It’s a vicious circle. increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke Persistent sleep deprivation causes increased heart rate, blood pressure and inflammation, which can all put extra strain on your heart. Over45s sleeping less than six hours a night are 200% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. weakened immunity Sleep deprivation damages production and distribution of immune factors. reduced fertility and libido Research has revealed that insufficient sleep can cause lower libido in men and women, and reduce the secretion of reproductive hormones. How sleep deprivation affects mental HealtH increased risk of depression, anxiety, paranoia,

hallucinations and psychotic episodes The poor mental health/poor sleep link is well-established. Daniel Freeman, co-author of major research on the subject, found that insomnia doubles your chances of developing depression, while treating insomnia reduces it. His study also showed that when people sleep better, they’re far less likely to suffer from anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations or psychotic episodes. reduced memory, concentration and reaction times The odd late night isn’t a problem, but after persistently poor sleep, your reaction times, concentration and decisionmaking decline significantly. This can affect not only your health and safety, but that of others you work with, care for – or drive past. Studies show that sleep deficiency harms your driving ability as much as, or more than, being drunk. Four hours’ sleep? You’re 11.5 times more likely to be involved in a crash. Driver fatigue is estimated to be responsible for around 100,000 car accidents and 1,500 deaths each year. a cHange of attitude “No aspect of our biology is left unscathed by sleep deprivation,” says Professor Walker. He believes we have “stigmatised sleep with the label of laziness” because we want to seem busy; a lack of sleep is “a badge of honour.” That’s an attitude we need to change.

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Lions Club of Cheltenham January Update November and December have been very active months for the Lions Club. At the beginning of November, several Club members travelled to BurnhamOn-Sea to help the local Lions Club collect money during the Carnival. The Burnham-On-Sea Lions Club supports the Cheltenham Club with their Holiday Caravan which is offered to Gloucestershire residents with a disability, who would otherwise not have a holiday. December started with the Club making their usual donation to the Homeless Project. This time, at the request of the organisers, it was in the form of tombola equipment and prizes. Also at the beginning of last month, Club President Dave Storey drove to Salisbury to deliver an Autoclave Steriliser to Dentaid, who will service it before forwarding it to a hospital in Africa. The equipment was very heavy (it took two people to lift it!) and is used to sterilize medical equipment and supplies.

On three days in December, Club members also collected money in the High Street. The Club would like to thank everyone for their generous support and assure them that all money collected will be used for the benefit of local people. Finally, the Club also donated £500 to UNICEF in December to cover the cost of 100 thermal blankets for Syrian refugee children as part of the Lions UK Appeal. In the past year, the Club has made many donations. Recipients and causes included; • Two beds/chairs for the Oncology Unit • Furnishing Visitors' Room at Sue Ryder • Freewheelers Motorcycle Emergency Team • Milestones Special School • Breast Cancer • Glos Special Olympics • Tandemonium • Open Door • Donations for other local causes • Rape Victims • Holiday Caravan

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Cheltenham Calendar Happy New Year! It’s a fresh start, but when you think about it, January is the worst time to turn over a new leaf. The hangover is lingering, the piggy banks have been ransacked and the Christmas spirit has fizzled. You end up forcing yourself into new gym gear that is too tight after one too many Christmas puddings and squash yourself into a busy gym with hundreds of other “New Year, New Me” people. Instead, I propose, we postpone this new year self-improvement madness until your headache has died down, the next pay cheque has come in and you had time to take down the tinsel. So sit back, have a turkey and cranberry sandwich and relax after the manic month that is December. Perhaps try out a month free from the devil’s potion, also known as Drynuary – it's an excellent way to detox after a month of knees-up and helps you get back to the daily grind. Head over to chelt-fit.co.uk/tag/alcohol to find out more. Now, if this all doesn’t appeal to you, you can start the new year in style by

heading to the Racecourse on New Year’s Day to continue the frivolity and drinking whilst accompanying it with a cheeky bet and a hot toddy to keep you warm. Head down for 10.30am to beat the crowds and get a bet on for the first race at 12.15pm. The last race will take place at 3.40pm so there is plenty of time for a few more pints in the pub afterwards. One of my all-time favourite shows is back welcoming you into 2018. This is high praise as I have seen my fair share of shows! 'The Play That Goes Wrong' returns to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre on the 16th of January to perform eight shows that will have you bent double with laughter. Watch through crying-with-laughter eyes as everything that can go wrong does! I honestly believe this production, as seen on the Royal Variety Performance,

Donations to the Lions Club International Appeals in 2017 included; • British Virgin Islands (Street collection) £1,411 • East Africa Famine Relief (Street Collection) £864 • UNICEF - Thermal blankets for Syrian refugee children £500 • The Beat Measles Appeal £100 On the social side of things, members and partners recently enjoyed a dinner at the Cheltenham Hilton Hotel. In 2018, the Club looks forward to a trip to the Houses of Parliament at the invitation of MP Alex Chalk. Cheltenham Lions Club would like to wish all their friends and supporters a happy and healthy 2018! The Cheltenham Lions Club meets at the Victory Club on the second and fourth Monday of every month. For more information, contact Peter Weir on 07973 807159 or Club President David Storey on 01242 235606. - by David Green, Club PRO

by Olivia Scull is perfect for anyone of any age and theatre style preference as it never fails to make you uncontrollably howl with laughter. The Westend sell-out show is an Ant and Dec favourite and most certainly mine. You’ve also still got a chance to catch your local pantomime before it’s too late, and there is plenty to choose from… Dick Whittington will be showing at the Everyman Theatre until the 7th while The Bacon Theatre will perform Aladdin from the 18th until the 21st. There is also a whole host of shows to enjoy just a stone’s throw away from Cheltenham with productions of Robin Hood, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Peter Pan in Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Wishing you all the best for 2018 and see you back here in February!

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Chorizo & Prawn Paella Serves 4

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1tbsp olive oil 250g chorizo sausage, diced 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4 celery stalks, chopped 225g paella rice Few strands of saffron 850ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 200g raw king prawns (thawed if frozen), peeled with tails left on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp paprika

Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo sausage for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and celery to the pan and fry gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until softened. Stir in the rice and saffron strands and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is almost tender and nearly all the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently. Add the chorizo and prawns to the pan and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked through and pink. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with the paprika. TIP Add some diced red or yellow pepper and a handful of chopped fresh parsley for extra colour and flavour.

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What's On in Jan/Feb

Birds, Tigers and the Taj; speaker: Arthur Bell. Thursday 15th February: Developments at Snowshill. Admission: Centre members £3, visitors £4.

Dick Whittington and his Cat

Ongoing until Sunday 7th January 2018, Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ This year’s pantomime at the Everyman Theatre will be Dick Whittington and his Cat. Join Dick as he travels from Gloucester to London to make a fortune and runs into cast favourites such as Tweedy, along the way. For more information, prices and tickets, visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. New Year’s Day Racing Monday 1st Jan, from 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Whether you’re a racing expert or just want to start the new year with some racing action in the fresh air, this racing event is a highlight on the town’s annual calendar. Seven exciting races, fun entertainment and activities for the children (including Paddington Bear) and much more! For more information and tickets, please visit http:// cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/. GWSR - By Train to the Races Monday 1st January, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Why not enjoy free car parking at Toddington and travel to the races by steam train? The first race is at 12.15pm so if you want a bit of time to soak up the race atmosphere, then travel down on the 10.00am from Toddington, or if you need a New Year’s Day lie in, then be at Toddington for the 11.10am which will get you to the Racecourse at 11.45am. The last race is at 3.40pm so there is plenty of time to catch the 4.40pm diesel-hauled service back to Toddington. The emphasis at this race meeting is on families, with lots to do for the children (Paddington Bear will also make an appearance!). For tickets, visit www.gwsr.com.

Two races, two different distances (500m or 1km) and both are freezing cold! It is mandatory that all competitors must wear a winter wetsuit and silicon hat for this event (boots and gloves are also recommended). This event is for seasoned, experienced winter swimmers only. Spectators wel-come – come and support the swimmers! Cost: £16 (500m), £21 (1km). For more information and tickets, visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists perform in an intimate setting. Friday 12th January: Paul Jones & Dave Kelly. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night. For more information, contact the box office on 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate, booking fees apply). Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sun 14th Jan, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Community Centre, Bishop's Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. For more information, please contact Libby Cleal on 07776 301767. Aladdin Pantomime Thursday 18th Sunday 21st January, from 7.00pm; with matinees at 2.30pm on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January, The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP Set to delight the audience, Promenade Productions will steal the show with its much-loved amateur pantomime ‘Aladdin’. Tickets from £10.00. For more information, please call 01242 224144.

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St Edward’s School Open Day Friday 19th January, 9.30am 3.00pm, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY Whole School Open Day. For more information, visit www.stedwards.co.uk. Winchcombe Live The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Friday 19th January: True Strays, Blues fuelled rock and roll revivalists. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ Winchcombelive/. Festival Trials Day Saturday 27th January, gates open at 10.30am, Cheltenham Racecourse Head to the racecourse and get some notable pointers of horses ahead of The Festival in March. This highly acclaimed oneday jump fixture features nine races (from 12.00pm), including highly popular BetBright Trial Chase. For more information and tickets, please visit http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub. co.uk/. Cotswolds Wedding Fayre Sat 27th & Sun 28th January, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Glenfall House, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL54 4EP

This fabulous event will give you all the inspiration you need for your big day. Meet professionals from the industry and chat to them about floral arrangements, cake, garden games and more. For more information, please call 01242 323889. Burns Supper Saturday 27th Jan, 6.45pm, Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, the Reddings, GL51 6RF Scottish Dance with Haggis Supper. Tickets in advance. For more

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...events cont'd information contact 01452 614995. Cheltenham Independents Sale Sunday 28th Jan, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies College Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has some special savings coming your way. Come along to this amazing shopping event, held in the stunning Princess Hall, and buy fashion items, jewellery, shoes, travel goods and more from top independent local businesses. You genuinely won’t believe some of the bargains that are on offer with incredible savings of up to 75% off! Islands in the Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Thursday 1st February, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. For more information and tickets, visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk or call the Box Office on 0844 576 2210 (charges apply). Bishop's Cleeve Craft Fair Sun 11th February, 10.30am - 2.30pm, Community Centre, Bishop's Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. For more Page 32

information, please contact Libby Cleal on 07776 301767. Pacifists and Protesters - The Lost Story of Resistance to World War One

Friday 16 & Saturday 17th February, The Parabola Theatre, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA The Gloucester Theatre Company has created a stunning new piece of theatre to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. The piece features a production of a new play called A DANGEROUS WOMAN and a devised presentation, inspired by the words of poets, pacifists and other protesters. Directed by Alexander J Gifford. For a trailer for the show as well as more information on the company and production, please see www.thegloucestertheatrecompany.co.uk. An Enchanted Evening

Friday 23rd February, 7.00pm - midnight, Manor By The Lake, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN A black-tie fundraiser in support of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s Charity. Funds raised will go to the Hollie Gazzard Trust and the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity’s Focus Fund. Tickets: £50 per person, to include a drink on arrival, a three-course dinner and live music from 'Thrill Collins'. There will also be a raffle and auction. For more information and tickets, please contact Jennie Ingram on 01242 264108. or jennie.ingram@cheltenham.gov.uk. FUTURE DATE FOR THE DIARY Trip to the Royal Albert Hall Fri 30th March 2018 (Good Friday)

month, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, Grevill House, 279 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6YL A group for those concerned about a friend or relative getting older. Join us for a cup of tea and piece of cake and share concerns and experiences in an informal setting. There will be a different guest speaker at each session. Sessions are free to attend and there is no need to book. If you would like further information please refer to The Orders of St John Care Trust Facebook page, email manager. grevill@osjctglos.co.uk or call 01242 512964 / 07712 433978. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Rod, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org. uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons. org.uk/local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobeyfield Road Are you interested in having a good sing? Then come along to our rehearsal nights; no previous experience required. New members always welcome. For more information call 01242 674114. Tuesday 9th January: New Spring Term starts with rehearsals for Spring concert. Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham

See The Messiah in the Royal Albert Hall. Price includes luxury coach journey from Bishop's Cleeve. For further details and to book, please call 01386 832095.

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES Advice Bites Café Last Thursday of every

Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and

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are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare. lait@cancer-physio.com. Trinity Ladies Probus Club Meets on the first & third Wednesday of every month, Doors open at 9.45am for coffee (meeting starts at 10.30am), St Mary’s Parish Centre, New Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8JJ Are you a retired or semi-retired woman? Live in the Cheltenham area? Do you enjoy learning new things or meeting people? We organise trips and events and have a guest speaker at every meeting. These talks cover a very wide range of subjects. Why not come along and try us out? Visitors are very welcome! The meeting fee is just £2 (£1 for members). If you decide to join, you can buy an annual subscription for £25 (payable in March). Six-month membership is also available. Questions? Call Mary Irwin on 07783 338875 or email her at mirwint@yahoo.com.

LOCAL MARKETS Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9.00am - 2.00pm, Pedestrianised area of the Promenade

outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

restaurants that support us. For more information and tickets, please visit www.lincfund.org. Next dates: 5th January: Montpellier Lodge 2nd February: The Wesley

REGULAR EVENTS

Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Bishop’s Cleeve Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes and cooking tips with you. Classes take place in the privacy of Aly's home in Bishop's Cleeve and you can expect a generous dollop of fun mixed with the possibility of making a new friend or two. Aly offers mixed menu workshops, full day workshops, 3-week courses and student workshops. To find out more about the workshops or to book a place, please call 01242 692475 or 07438 495254 or get in touch via email: mintncoriander@ yahoo.com. For further information and some fantastic recipes, please visit www.mintandcoriander.com and follow Mint & Coriander on Facebook.

Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. LINC Lunch Club First Friday of every month, Cheltenham The Linc Lunch Club is for everyone. Join us every month in carefully selected eateries around Cheltenham and help support Linc whilst catching up with friends. Venues include Montpellier Lodge, The Mayflower, Flynns, The Spice Lodge and Prithvi. The lunch typically costs £15 with £4 going to LINC. The restaurant provides a meal for £10 a head (with some exceptions) the staff get £1 gratuity. We have had some really lovely meals and are grateful to all the

Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of every month, 8.00pm - 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ An open night in a lively and friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is extended to singers, musicians and audiences to join our regular performers. For more information please call 01242 602236.

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History Welcoming in the Old New Year observed. According to this calendar, New Year’s Day falls in the middle of January, after the end of the Advent fast.

As we bring in 2018 with toasts, fireworks and a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne, it’s perhaps worth remembering that New Year has been a bit of a moveable feast It is not written in stone that New Year be celebrated on 1st January. With the well-known and colourful carnival that takes place in London, most of us are aware that the Chinese New Year is celebrated after our own. But did you know that some people in Europe also mark the start of a new year a little later than we do? Today, in common with the rest of Europe and most of the world, we use the Gregorian calendar originally set up by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. Europe universally adopted this calendar in the 18th century, although Russia didn’t change over to it until 1918, after the Bolshevik Revolution. Previously, the older Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 46BC, had been Page 34

The Russian Orthodox Church continues to abide by the Julian calendar and although not recognised as a national holiday, the ‘Old New Year’ is still honoured by Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe on 13th and 14th January. 14th January is also St Basil’s Day, and is celebrated with feasting, songs, bonfires and fireworks. In Macedonia it is customary to eat unleavened (pita) bread with a coin inside (or dumplings with a hidden charm in Russia). Much like our Christmas pudding tradition, whoever finds the coin will have good luck for the New Year. The customary feast includes a wide range of pork dishes to herald a good farming year, the traditional St Basil celebratory dinner being a whole roasted pig. Another St Basil’s day morning tradition has been to eat ceremonial porridge that has been cooked overnight by the oldest woman in the house. The condition of the porridge in the morning would signify the household’s fortunes in the

By Catherine Rose coming year. Observing New Year in the middle of January is not uncommon. Berber tribes in North Africa (Morocco and Libya) mark New Year according to the Berber calendar, which roughly coincides with the Julian one. India also celebrates at this time in a festival known as Makar Sankranti. And parts of Switzerland see in New Year under the umbrella of St Sylvester’s Day. Similarly, the old Gaelic custom was to welcome New Year on 12th January and although Hogmanay is world famous, parts of Scotland still celebrate the Old New Year, known as Oidhche Chullaig or Oidhche Challainn. Children would traditionally visit each home in their village reciting a Gaelic New Year blessing while carrying a caisein-uchd – a torch made from the breast bone of a sheep dipped in tallow. In Burghead in the Moray Firth, residents see in the Old New Year with the ‘burning of the clavie’ – a torch made of barrel staves, which is lit on the evening of 11th January. January can often be a cold and dispiriting month following our Christmas and New Year festivities, so perhaps celebrating the ‘Old New Year’ in the middle of it isn’t such a bad idea after all.

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Review Of The Year 1. Along with a portrait of Jane Austen, the new Bank of England ten pound note features a foil image of which cathedral? 2. Beginning with the letters "I" and "M", what were the names of the two category five hurricanes of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season? 3. 14 years after being voted first in a 2003 book called Crap Towns: The 50 Worst Places To Live In The UK, which city was the UK City of Culture for 2017? 4. An international football match in October saw three players with what first name playing for England despite no one of that name playing for them anytime from 1955 to 2014? 5. First used in the 14th century and used by Kim Jong-un in September to describe Donald Trump, what six-letter word is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "an old person, especially one who has become weak or senile"? 6. Of the three acts to headline the Pyramid Stage at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival, name the only one not to have won a Brit award. 7. Which city hosted the 2017 Invictus Games? 8. Name the two parties who won more seats in the 2017 general election than they did in 2015, but with fewer votes overall. 9. In April, which boxer became WBA World Heavyweight Champion after beating Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium? 10. Who said in July that she was "moved and honoured" after councillors unanimously agreed to make her Manchester's first honorary citizen? Please mention Cheltenham Magazine when responding to advertisers

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Pictograms 3 words

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You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

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ALL WORDWHEEL

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

TARGET Excellent: 56 or more words Good: 43 words Fair: 37 words

1. Winchester Cathedral (where Jane Austen is buried) 2. Irma and Maria 3. Hull 4. Harry 5. Dotard 6. Radiohead 7. Toronto 8. The Liberal Democrats and Plaid Cymru 9. Anthony Joshua 10. Ariana Grande (honoured due to her response to the terror attack at her gig at the Manchester Arena)

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