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Welcome to the April issue of your local community magazine, which as always is packed full of local businesses and interesting articles for you to read. The Easter holidays will soon be upon us and you will find lots of local events in the What’s On section of the magazine should you be stuck for something to do with the family! I must get organised as the Easter bunny will soon be paying us a visit. Each year I limit my children as to how much chocolate they’re allowed by hiding away their stash after they’ve had a few treats, only to find myself digging in after they’ve gone to bed. So in a bid to cut our family’s sugar intake, I’ve asked the Easter bunny for fewer chocolatey treats and requested he hides some arts & crafts activities instead to keep the kids entertained and to reduce my annual intake of chocolate in April! Maybe we’ll even squeeze in a family walk after lunch on Easter Sunday. Happy Easter to all our readers! Remember to like our Facebook page and to follow us on Twitter in order to keep up to date with all the local businesses and events in your area. Enjoy this month’s issue! Best wishes,

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Town Centre Talking Welcome to another first for Cheltenham – our very own Cocktail Week What better way to look forward to a long, hot summer than with a cocktail in hand? Well, a new event this May in Cheltenham will allow you to do just that for a whole week at some of the town’s favourite venues. The first Cheltenham Cocktail Week will take place from 15th to 21st May and is being organised by Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) and Pernod Ricard UK. When the BID was set up it pledged to launch new events that would help its businesses but also prove attractive to locals and visitors alike. Cheltenham Cocktail Week aims to do just that, with events being held at different venues so cocktail lovers can experience their favourite drinks in a different way. There will be the opportunity to try something completely new as well. “The Fountain of Youth” is a new cocktail created for Cheltenham Cocktail Week by wellknown local bartender Jamie Campbell. The gin-based cocktail also includes Lillet Blanc, Green Chartreuse, egg white, apple juice, lemon juice and Angostura bitters. I’ve had a Page 8

quick sample already, and it’s going to prove very popular. Jamie has called it “The Fountain of Youth” to celebrate the restoration of one of Cheltenham’s most iconic landmarks, Neptune’s Fountain. The events will take place at bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Venues already committed include Lily Gins, Wild Beer, Whittle Taps, The Clarence Social, Koj, John Gordons, Door 4 and Smokey Joes. Nightclubs including Under The Prom and Moo Moos will also be taking part. The events will include twists on the cocktail theme. At Wild Beer in Cambray Place, a malt whisky expert will give advice on the perfect spirits to pair with the craft ales the pub sells. There will be a gin master class at Whittle Taps in Regent Street, with four different gins featured.

One important aspect of the week will be to educate bar staff in the precise skills of bartending and cocktail making. A series of industry workshops will be held with experts from Pernod Ricard on hand to teach staff how to make the very best of popular drinks including rum, Cognac, gin, whisky, vodka and Champagne. ANOTHER date for your diary is Saturday 3rd June, when the first Cheltenham Street Chilli Fiesta will be held. Celebrating all things chilli, including chilli sauces and chilli cheeses, there will be more than a dozen chilli producers setting up stalls in Cambray Place for the event, which runs from 10.00am to 5.30pm. A highlight will be a competition to see who can eat the hottest chilli. Are you brave enough to take part? - by Kevan Blackadder, Cheltenham BID Director

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Lions Club of Cheltenham April Update The recent book sale in the Regents Arcade was very successful and as a result the club was able to donate £850 towards the Cheltenham Hospital Breast Cancer Appeal for two Gamma Probes, the total cost of which is £43,000. The club will hold another book sale in September and is in urgent need of good quality novels. Collection can be arranged from anywhere in the Cheltenham area, please telephone Ron White on 01242 675286 if you have any books you can donate.

Club Vice President, David Storey, presenting a cheque to Richard Hunt, Breast Cancer Consultant at Cheltenham Hospital. During March members have been involved in two collections. The first was on behalf of Prostate Cancer Care and raised over £650. The club has recently assisted the Cotswold Prostate Cancer Support Group with PSA blood tests on three occasions and hope to repeat the service in

the near future. The second collection was on behalf of Sue Ryder and raised £347 which will be used towards the refurbishment of a room at the Cheltenham Hospice. One of the ongoing services of the club, in common with all clubs in the UK, is the collection of disused spectacles and hearing aids. Last year, the club collected almost 5,000 pairs of spectacles which were forwarded to the Chichester Club which oversees all the national collections, they then forward them to Medico France who sort and grade them for transmission to Africa and India. Chapman Opticians in the Regents Arcade contacted the club to arrange for a collecting box to be placed in the shop. It is hoped to be the first of many in the area.

Club President Ron White and Roger Surtees presenting the collecting box to Jennifer West from Chapman Opticians. During April over forty pubs and clubs have agreed to hold an Easter Egg Raffle on behalf of the club. All proceeds will go to local charity work so keep an eye out for the raffle and make sure to buy a ticket.

For keen gardeners the club will be holding a plant sale in Charlton Kings (by the library) on Saturday 6th May and at The Exmouth Arms, Bath Road on Saturday 27th May, both start at 9.00am and run until the early afternoon. The plants are of a high quality and kindly provided by a local nursery. This month, the Club’s holiday caravan opens again, welcoming local disabled people to take a much needed break at Burnham on Sea. Visitors will include families recommended by Acorns Children’s Hospice, the Hopkins Trust and Gloucestershire Carers. On the social side members enjoyed a Sunday lunch at the Rising Sun on the 5th of March and several members enjoyed a trip to the Royal Mint ¬– unfortunately, no samples were available. The club meets at the Victory Club on the second and fourth Monday of every month. For more information, please contact Peter Weir on 07973 807159 or Club President Ron White on 01242 675286. - by David Green, Club PRO

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may be worth looking at. The 3 Balance Transfer Golden Rules Getting the right card's only half the job. Once you get it, you need to use it the right way. a) Repay at least the set monthly min, or you can lose the 0% deal. The same can be true if you bust your credit limit. b) Always clear the card or shift again before the 0% ends, or rates jump to the representative APRs, typically 18% to 20%. c) Don't spend or withdraw cash on them, it's rarely at the cheap rate. Instead, shift your debt to these cards, then put it away somewhere not to be used. A final thought on this. The best way to clear debts is to repay as much as you can and be wary of only repaying the minimum repayments. That’s dangerous. Minimum

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debts. Yet if you a) can't meet even the minimum monthly payments b) have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year's salary or c) can’t sleep due to your debts, or have depression or anxiety because of them, then you’re in what I define as debt crisis. Forget the above and get free, one-on-one debtcounselling help from www.CitizensAdvice.org, www.capuk.org, www. StepChange.org or www. NationalDebtline.co.uk. They are there to help, not judge. The most common thing I hear after is: "I finally got a good night's sleep". Martin Lewis is the Founder & Chair of Money Saving Expert. To join the 12 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip

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Flower Power by Pippa Greenwood Blooming Hollyhock Flower You can inexpensively and easily grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home. Just about every perennial flower is available to grow from seed, and once they have reached flowering size they’ll just keep on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or use a seed catalogue and start planning; you could save a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

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Chalk Talk Social media has exploded in the last decade. The sheer pace of online change can be overwhelming for parents. Unlike our children, we’re not natural ‘digital natives’. Try as we might, parents don’t always understand or spot - the dangers. We’re there to pick up the pieces. But too many of our children are navigating this virtual minefield alone. So in a first for the country, I arranged for social media giant Facebook, who also runs Instagram and WhatsApp, to come to Cheltenham to talk about their new online safety campaign. We hosted a public session at Bournside School, broadcasting live and interactive via my Facebook page. It had a tremendous and eyeopening response from across the age range. Social media creates instant heroes, but it has also a darker side. Cyber bullying, sexting and grooming are well documented. There are many other side effects

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They Drive Amongst Us... This piece was inspired by a video of a driver doing something earth-shatteringly stupid - and the internet is full of this stuff. Though worth a chuckle, they serve as a reminder to avoid such people. My top 5: 5. The car trailing a pump nozzle and 3m of hose from its filler cap. Like you didn’t hear some sort of bang as it snapped off the pump? 4. The 4 x 4 driver who exits, via a tight lefthander, a car-wash set on a bank. They floor it, shoot off the road and roll over-and-over down the bank. Pity you wasted your money on that premium wash eh? 3. Those classic instances of tail-gating over a

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Ingredients:

1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, orange

• 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter

• 1/2 tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • Zest of 1 orange • 50g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easyblend or fast-action dried yeast • 300ml hand-hot milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg, beaten • 75g dried mixed fruit • 50g dark chocolate chips

FOR THE GLAZE

AND CROSSES • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup • 50g dark chocolate, melted

Makes 12 Ready in 2 hours, 45 minutes Page 30

zest, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

3. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled

cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, flatten out with the palms of your hands and scatter over the dried fruit and chocolate chips. Fold and knead the dough until the fruit and chocolate chips are incorporated. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet.

5. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other - this will take about 45-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6.

6. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen

and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup whilst the buns are still warm.

7. When the buns are cold, spoon the melted chocolate into a small

disposable piping bag, snip off the end and pipe a cross on each bun. Leave until set then serve.

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These buns are best eaten on day they’re made, but if you have some left over the next day simply split and toast and serve with butter or chocolate spread.

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Prostate cancer charities helped by Puckrup Hall Golf Club Members of Tewkesbury's Puckrup Hall Golf Club, led by 2016 club captain Tony Tombs, have had a fantastic year's fundraising for prostate cancer charities. A number of successful events over the past year raised a magnificent total of nearly £10,000, which is being shared between the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK, and the local Gloucestershire charity, the Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group. Presenting cheques for both charities to Roger Powell, chairman of the Cotswolds group, Tony Tombs said “These two charities were chosen because I felt the need for better awareness of this type of cancer. As the majority of our members are men it was guaranteed to be well supported. So I'd like to give a big thank you to all our members and staff here at Puckrup Hall Golf Club”. Thanking the club, Roger Powell said “This amazingly generous donation will really help our charity's efforts in supporting Gloucestershire men affected by prostate cancer, and their families. It's also going to boost our campaign to raise public awareness of the disease. It's still

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Home & Interiors Refresh Your Home For Spring shelves and light fittings, shampooed rugs, washed loose covers and curtains and taken duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning mirrors and windows – and scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar will give them a wonderful sparkle.

As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring. Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned tidy up! Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; don’t let worn out, unusable and unnecessary items take up space. Clean house After clearing space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with a deep clean. How good will you feel when you have washed down the front door, wiped Page 34

Have a brush with paint Has your paintwork seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes? Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? Painting is a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved. Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour. Yellow, blue and green are all associated with spring – and Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellowgreen shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Use with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look. Include a dash of pattern Your backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons, triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel) are still current, as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic

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Cheltenham Thai Restaurant Review

Cabbages & Condoms The Glos Directories team were delighted to be invited to dine at the Thai Restaurant, Cabbages and Condoms in Cheltenham.

Kan selected our starters for us and we were certainly not disappointed! Crispy, golden pillows filled with prawns accompanied by a fresh pickle dipping sauce, succulent chicken and king Just off the High Street prawn satay skewers and on St. James street, Cabbages and Condoms the Thai fishcakes were bursting with flavour, not offers exquisite Thai forgetting the Thai prawn cuisine in a modern, crackers with a sweet stylish venue. chilli dipping sauce. Like its original For our main courses, restaurant back in Bangkok, this restaurant I ordered the roasted duck curry and I asked will deliver the most wonderful authentic Thai for a little extra spice for that "cheeky" kick, it had dishes using the very finest ingredients sourced such depth and richness, from the best suppliers, simply stunning. to ensure they remain My colleagues were fresh and healthy from blown away by the earth and sea to table. sea bass dressed with fresh herbs and spices, We were greeted by the charming staff who equally unforgettable was the massamun curry introduced us to Kan, a wonderful lady who with beef and sticky assists with the running rice and of course Phad Thai, a dish that of this restaurant and should be the is hugely proud that flagship for any all the proceeds are self respecting used to fund social development programs authentic Thai in Bangkok. Ultimately Restaurant Superb!! to promote the health and safety aspects of If you prefer condom use in a fun something a and amusing manner. little lighter, I

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would recommend the fresh salmon salad with its rich flavours of fresh lemongrass, lime juice, chillies and lime leaves. I never really order a pudding but Kan insisted that we try the Thai pancake, cooked with natural panadus leaves, with the aromatic sweet smell of coconut, topped with a scrummy chocolate sauce and smooth vanilla ice cream, a flavour and taste of sheer nostalgia. It has been an absolute pleasure to dine at this gem of a restaurant, and certainly closer than Thailand if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re craving your far eastern fix for lunch or supper. - written by Harriet Court

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HIV/AIDS awareness, health promotion, and environmentalism for underprivileged communities throughout Thailand. The Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant serves authentic Thai food combined with a fine dining experience in a unique and fun atmosphere. Excellent food along with a focus on community development have made the restaurant and its numerous branches a favourite in Thailand. Cheltenham has its very own branch of the famous Bangkok restaurant which revolves around the flavours of two cuisines; innovative gastro pub style and exotic Asian cuisine. Fresh and, wherever possible, locally sourced ingredients are used to carve out an original menu which is guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. C&C Cheltenham stay true to their beliefs by creating

a more modern version of the classic culinary repertoire, so make sure you give it a try! Cabbages & Condoms Cheltenham is located just off the High Street on St James’s Street and is open from Tuesday to Sunday every week. To find out more about PDA and its charitable work, please vist www.pda.or.th. If you want to learn more about the Cheltenham Restaurant, please visit www.cheltenhambycc.co.uk.

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Changes Our books this month are all about change, from shifting viewpoints to rewriting history.

Stickertopia, The Flower Garden – Mitchell Beazley Walk into any bookstore and you’re likely to see at least one shelf dedicated to grown-up colouring books. So it’s not too much of a surprise that sticker books are having a similar grown-up makeover. This one includes 30 garden illustrations, from Klimt’s garden path to the butterfly garden in Bronx Zoo. You can add extra colour and detail with stickers of flowers, leaves, butterflies and birds. It’s surprisingly relaxing, and there’s something rather satisfying about putting your own mark on the designs. All Our Wrong Todays – Elan Mastai No one expects Tom Barren to amount to much. They certainly don’t expect him to go back in time and completely change life as they know it. But that’s what happens. In Tom’s world 2016 looks rather different than it does to us. The discovery of a clean, almost effortless form of energy back in the 60s has made the world something of a utopia. But then Tom becomes the first time traveller, and accidently rewrites history. When he gets back to 2016, everything has changed. Page 38

Take Courage, Anne Brontë and the Art of Life – Samantha Ellis Anne is often seen as the ‘other Brontë’. Most of us would struggle to remember the names of either of her books. In part this is because of the way she’s usually portrayed – quiet, reserved and, well, less interesting than her siblings. Ellis goes to great lengths to show that this was far from the case. Anne’s novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, was, in many ways, more subversive and ahead of its time than those of her sisters. As Ellis talks us through her research, a very different Anne Brontë starts to emerge. Take Courage is far from a dry clinical biography; Ellis is clearly indignant at Anne’s treatment and the book is a real pleasure to read. Good Me, Bad Me – Ali Land Can a child brought up to be a killer change her fate? That’s the question posed in this gripping psychological thriller. Milly is in foster care with a new family and a new name. All she wants is a fresh start. But Milly’s mum is a serial killer, and Milly was the one who put her behind bars. As the trial approaches, Milly has to decide what she

wants from life, and how far she’s willing to go to get it. The Art of Contribution – Ann Skinner The Art of Contribution aims to help people live a more meaningful life. Life coach Ann Skinner shares her advice for making a positive impact on the world. The book is broken up into short, easily digestible chapters. They focus on lessons that Skinner has learnt herself, from embracing imperfections to contributing not ‘from a place of feeling that some things in the world need fixing, but from a place of wanting to add joy to it’. Homegoing – Yaa Gyasi Homegoing follows the descendants of two African sisters – one sold into slavery, the other married off to a slave trader. We meet warring tribes in Ghana, brutalised slaves on American plantations, men forced into hard labour once slavery has supposedly been outlawed, drug addicts and numerous other characters. Brilliantly written, vivid and, at times, harrowing, this is one of those books you’ll find yourself recommending to anyone who’ll listen.

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COUNCILLORS CORNER We are all living longer, but it is still an inevitable fact that eventually we will all die. Projections indicate that the number of deaths in Cheltenham will increase year on year. So, I’m delighted to see that the new crematorium project will include two new chapels. Cllr Chris Coleman (cabinet member in charge of the project) said "The new facility will provide a vastly improved service for local people. From the new car park and dedicated comfortable waiting rooms, to the new chapels and floral tribute areas, I feel certain that people will quickly embrace the new crematorium as an important facility of our town”. The cremation rate in the United Kingdom has been increasing steadily with the national average rate rising from 35% in 1960 to 75% in 2015. The original buildings were designed for

a by-gone age, but will remain. The new facility should be open in spring 2019. Many children born today are likely to live to be 100. Their lives will be very different to their parents’ and they need the best possible education to equip them for life in the 21st century. But good schooling costs money and it is disappointing that no new money was announced in the Budget for local schools. The funding for post-sixteen education is even worse. The period from 16 to 18 is a vital part of education for all of today’s young people.

Gloucestershire languishes towards the bottom of national league tables for the amount spent per pupil. Our children deserve better! Unprecedented numbers of parents, teachers and governors have lobbied the Government about their ‘New Funding Formula’. Let's hope the Government listens and the local situation can be improved. - Cllr Paul McCloskey Charlton Kings Borough Councillor

Cheltenham Calendar Daffodils are emerging, central heatings are being turned down and woolly hats and scarfs can finally be left at home. I, for one, am seriously looking forward to Spring! All the more reason to with this month's incredible Cheltenhambased festivals and events. Kicking us off on the 1st we have the Cheltenham Wine Festival, where you can taste over 300 types of the finest wines within the comfort of Pittville Pump Room. Tickets have sold out but there are chances to win tickets on the website: www. cheltenhamwinefestival.com. If you miss out here, there will be wine and champagne tastings taking place at the Wyastone Townhouse throughout April.

To soak up some of that wine maybe pick up some Easter eggs from around Berkeley or Sudeley Castle. Many grounds and gardens are hosting a range of activities from egg decorating to jousting for both adults and children. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway are holding a day of fun on the 17th where you can debate which came first – the chicken or the egg, and even get a chance to meet the Easter bunny himself. Or shake up your Easter and hunt for chicken, not the egg at Batsford Arboretum, the search begins on the 8th – EGG-CELLENT!

by Olivia Scull Rounding off the jam-packed month is the famous Cheltenham Jazz Festival. From blues to funk and everything in between, the centre of Cheltenham will be brimming with atmosphere from the 26th of April to the 1st of May. There are still plenty of tickets available for a whole range of performances such as Laura Mvula and Paul Carrack. Don’t forget that the festival is free for anyone to wander into, so it’s worth popping in to listen to the free stage and sample some incredible food and drink. Enjoy!

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History Time For Tea By Catherine Rose

Tea is enjoyed all over the world but the English adopted it as their own around four hundred years ago. Believed to have originated in Southern China, tea drinking dates back to around 3000 BC. However, it didn’t become popular in England until the 17th century, when it was made fashionable by King Charles II and his Portuguese wife Catherine de Braganza, who brought it over to the Royal court from her native country. Coffee houses had recently been established in London and the custom of tea drinking was quickly introduced. Samuel Pepys referred to it in his diary of 1660: ‘…I did send for a cup of tee (a China drink) of which I never had drank before’. The coffee houses also sold loose leaf tea so that women, who did not frequent them, could enjoy it at home. It soon became popular for wives to host tea parties and invite their friends. Tea was very much the privilege of the wealthy. It was Page 42

expensive to import and seen as a valuable commodity, kept locked inside ornate caddies. Teapots, teacups and saucers were prized possessions and there were many different designs produced during this time. Because it was so expensive, the tea smuggling trade flourished. In 1785, following pressure from tea merchants, the government slashed the high import tax on tea, making it much more affordable to the masses. Thus, tea drinking grew in popularity among the working classes, sparking a debate about whether tea was bad for the health, causing ‘idleness’ and ‘melancholy’ amongst other things. Eventually, alcohol came to be viewed as the far greater evil and working class people were then encouraged to become ‘teetotal’. The concept of afternoon tea is a peculiarly English tradition but tea served with food was only introduced in the mid-19th century by Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, which in those days was traditionally served quite late in the evening. Soon friends were joining her for ‘afternoon tea’ at her home in

Woburn Abbey and, thanks to her frequent trips to London, the custom grew to become a fashionable social event amongst the upper classes. During the Victorian era, a wider selection of tea began to be imported from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and India. Tea rooms serving afternoon tea grew in popularity, especially among women, being one of the few places where they could meet without a chaperone. By the early 20th century, many establishments had expanded on the custom of a musician playing in the background and were holding tea dances in the afternoons. Today, tea has become an integral part of our daily routine and could be described as Britain’s national drink. Although invented in America in the early 20th century, the tea bag didn’t become popular in England until the 1970s, when it revolutionised our tea drinking habits and put fortune tellers who read tea leaves at the bottom of a cup into decline! Still considered a rather genteel English custom, today, sumptuous afternoon teas are served by many top hotels with a bewildering number of different tea blends on offer along with a ‘tea sommelier’ to help you choose. They are often booked up months ahead - a testament to tea’s enduring popularity.

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OutdOOr parties Most kids love a treasure hunt, and it ties in well with a pirate, knights or princess party. You could leave a series of clues leading to one big stash of small prizes to split (chocolate coins tend to go down well). Or you could hide sweets, trinkets and other mini prizes around the garden. Just make sure you keep a few extras to hand, to avoid any tears.

Make sure you tell parents that the children will need old clothes or painting aprons. And bear in mind that paint may not have dried by the time the party finishes, so you’ll have to deliver the artwork at a later date.

Once they’ve found the treasure, you could: • Have a water pistol fight. • Challenge the kids to an obstacle course. • Hold a mini-Olympics, complete with ‘real’ medals. • Set up a tin can alley, or a game of skittles.

• Host a sleepover, complete with movie, popcorn and a chocolate fountain. • Hold a fashion show. Just raid some charity shops and let kids loose on the clothes with fabric pens, glitter and badges. • Have a disco party, with glow sticks, a glitter ball and a dance-off.

parties fOr craftlOving children If your child loves nothing more than creating a new work of art, why not dedicate the party to ‘making stuff’? Depending on the age of the children, you could: • Make masks out of paper plates, feathers, stickers, glitter and so on. • Paint pots or trinket boxes. • Decorate plates or mugs with porcelain pens. Page 46

parties fOr pre-teens Pre-teens may prefer to head out somewhere with a couple of friends. If they do want a party though, you could:

parties that let yOu take it easy If this all sounds like a bit too much work, you could turn to the professionals. From hiring a children’s entertainer to heading to a soft-play centre, there are plenty of options to choose from. And they’re often not as expensive as you might think. Some companies offer a full package including

by Kate Duggan entertainment, food and a party bag, which can actually work out around the same price as you’d pay to buy it all yourself. Alternatively, you could let your child choose two or three friends to take out for the day. Head to the zoo, trampoline park, cinema, theme park, or just out for a picnic. tOp tips fOr a successful party: • Don’t invite too many people. A good rule of thumb is to only invite one or two more than the age of your child. So if your son is turning five, you might want to invite six or seven children. However, it is a very rough guide, as all children are different. • Consider how many children there are in the class or friendship group. Inviting 12 of the 14 girls in your daughter’s class could cause a lot of upset. • Don’t overwhelm your child. Younger children may struggle with lots of excited guests, loud music and bright lights. Try to create a safe, quiet space where they can retreat if they need to. • Don’t feel you have to spend a fortune. Often the simpler, cheaper parties are the ones that children love the best. • Rope in as many helpers as you can!

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Big-hearted students hope music from big screen will bring big benefits to hospice Kind-hearted students from the University of Gloucestershire are bringing music from the movies to Cheltenham in May for one night only, in the hope of raising funds for a local hospice. A group of students studying Film Studies at the university have arranged a special performance by the Cheltenham-based TFO Community Orchestra, to take place on Saturday 6th May. The live 40-piece orchestra will be performing some of the best loved music from the big screen, offering the opportunity to experience the power of amazing film scores such as The Godfather, The Dark Knight Rises and many more. The event is open to everyone, with the University throwing open the doors to its stunning historic chapel at Francis Close Hall to put on a night of real atmosphere and drama, all whilst raising much needed funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Tickets are free, but must be secured in advance, as it is expected to be a blockbusting sell-out. Funds will be raised for the local hospice charity on the night through donations, refreshments and a charity raffle, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the hospice, which offers the only inpatient unit giving 24/7 specialist palliative care.

George Wright is one of the group of students arranging the fundraiser. He said, “We are a group of final year Film Studies students at the University of Gloucestershire and we are passionate about all things film. We are eager to demonstrate the power of film music while giving back to the community.” “I have seen first-hand the positive effect that the Sue Ryder Hospices’ have on their patients and their family and friends.” “The care and support they provide is some of the best and I believe that it’s important that their work not only gets further attention and awareness, but is also rewarded and appreciated.” “Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is a wonderful and caring place that gives so much, so it’s only fair that we give them something in return.” Students are inviting patients and their families, volunteers and staff from the hospice as their guests of honour on the night. George added, “An evening of film music is the perfect event to give patients, loved ones and staff an evening to be whisked away to another world of adventure, excitement and emotion while demonstrating the power and significance of the music of the big screen.”

“This is a local event we are providing for everyone in the local community, and we hope to see lots of people joining us for this very special oneoff performance.” Alysia Cameron Price, Community Fundraising Manager for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “What an incredible opportunity to experience something really magical in the beautiful Francis Close Hall surroundings – which have been described as being something out of Hogwarts!” “We’re so grateful to the students and the University raising funds for us so we can continue providing specialist care for local people and their families. We’re thrilled they’ve extended an invitation to our patients, volunteers and staff to join them too. Make sure you get your tickets in advance, as this event is being billed as a sure fire-big hit!” The performance starts at 7.00pm at the University of Gloucestershire, The Chapel, Francis Close Hall, GL50 4AZ. Although tickets are free it is strictly ticket in advance entry only. To secure your ticket, please visit moviechelt.eventbrite.co.uk or call 07548 917262.

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Gotherington Singers Gala Concert "Gotherington Singers and Friends" Friday 12th May 2017, 7.30pm, Princess Hall, The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP. www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk 50 years ago musician Margaret Crompton came to live in Gotherington, decided

to start a choir, and Gotherington Singers was born. Margaret has now retired, and we are under the leadership of Musical Director Jane Ward Watts. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert. Many long-standing friends of the

choir will be joining us, including baritone John Qualtrough, harmonica player Carol Axford, pianist Lee Axford, the Charlton Kings Junior School Choir and the Gloucester Excelsior Band. We will be supporting the Gloucester & Tewkesbury branch of the RNLI. Come along and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song. Tickets £10.00, available from 01242 620775. Gotherington Singers meet on Mondays at 7.45pm, alternating between Gotherington Village Hall and Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham. If you are interested in joining the choir, come along to one of our practices, where you will be made very welcome.

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Hobbies The Sky’s No Limit For Amateur Photographers By Kate McLelland Ever since the BBC launched its ‘Weather Watchers’ feature in November 2015, the work of the UK’s amateur photographers has enjoyed unparalleled public exposure, with images contributed by keen volunteers appearing on our TV screens morning, noon and night.

which means the image you see through the viewfinder or display screen is the same as the one that will appear on the final image. The lighter, less bulky ‘mirrorless camera’ (also known as a compact system camera) is becoming more popular.

According to the BBC’s Head of Weather, Liz Howell, the goal of Weather Watchers – launched as part of the BBC’s flagship Make it Digital initiative - was to create a new, crowdsourced weather club that would “enable people across the UK to help tell the story of the great British weather”. While it has definitely achieved that aim, it has also showcased the talent of Britain’s amateur photographers in an unexpected way.

There are many, many websites available to guide you towards the best purchase. If you are still finding it hard to make a decision after your research, you could drop into your local camera shop for some face-toface advice.

So what do you need to become an amateur photographer? Which camera? When you start to shop for cameras, you may be confused by terms such as ‘SLR’ or ‘DSLR’ and ‘mirrorless cameras’. ‘SLR’ stands for ‘single lens reflex’. ‘DSLR’ is, of course, used for a digital single lens reflex camera. Both types use a mirror between the lens and the film (or digital image sensor), Page 52

What subjects excite me? Before you stock up on expensive equipment, it may be helpful to decide on the kind of photography that really interests you. Wildlife shots? Portraits of people? Urban and rural landscapes? Macro images? Once you’ve decided, you’ll be able to focus on the specific items of equipment you need – for example, would a tripod be useful for shooting in low light without flash? Will you need a telephoto lens for long distance shots? How about a wideangle lens, for photographing a high building or an expansive landscape? Final finish You may also want to think

about how your images will be used. Will you print them as hard copies and create a portfolio of your work, or maybe share them online, using an image hosting website such as Flikr? If you decide to go digital rather than use film, you will probably need to download some photo editing software. This can be expensive, but don’t worry if you can’t afford products at the top end of the market. You can download free software such as GIMP, Paint.NET or Photoscape that perform most of the functions you’ll need, without adding to your budget. How do I learn? There are many ways to develop the skills you need. You could take an adult education course, join a local camera club, buy a ‘how to’ book or simply look online for sites that offer advice to beginners. Of course, it may be some time before you feel confident enough to share your work with a wider audience. Then it will be up to you whether you become a BBC Weather Watcher, an entrant for ‘Amateur Photographer of the Year’ or someone who simply loves to share their work with family and friends.

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33rd Annual Spring Stroll for local charity Cobalt A sponsored countryside walk to raise funds for local medical charity Cobalt will take place on Sunday 23rd April in Nailsworth at 10.00am. The popular Arthur McTiffin annual walk is named after local resident Arthur McTiffin who founded the event 33 years ago. Fellow Nailsworth residents John Perkins and Richard Hardwick took over helping to coordinate the event following Arthur’s retirement in 2011. The walk spans 7 picturesque miles and starts at the entrance

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to Egypt Mill Car Park. Refreshments will be laid on for finishers at the Comrades Club, Nailsworth from 1.00pm. The event is family and dog friendly. Free parking is available in Nailsworth Town Car Park. Kirsty Bradbury, Fundraising Engagement Officer, Cobalt said: “John and Richard have worked tirelessly to organise this event for us. Walking is a low impact activity and the route is accessible for the majority of people which makes this a great

event for all the family. Money raised will help us continue to provide state of the art services and care to local people.” To register to take part, contact John on 01453 834066 or Richard on 01453 872635. To find out more about Cobalt go to www.cobalthealth.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @cobaltfr and like us on Facebook Cobalt Supporters.

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Advice Bites Café – for those concerned about a friend or relative getting older Getting older isn’t always easy. There are many changes, emotions and conditions to adapt to and everyone copes differently. Are you concerned about someone close to you getting older? We can help. An initiative based in Charlton Kings called “The Advice Bites Café” aims to provide an informal setting for those who are concerned about an older friend or relative. It is an ideal opportunity to share experiences and concerns. The café, which will take place at Grevill House on London Road, will also have a guest expert who will provide information, answer questions and offer friendly advice. Taking place on the last Thursday of each month, guests include Charlton Pharmacy, Age UK, Carers Gloucestershire, Admiral Nurses (dementia experts), Gloucestershire Adult Social Care, Cheltenham Lifeline and Disability services, local Doctors Surgery and others.

Antonia Coles, coordinator of the café is thrilled at the response from local experts and says “Many of us find ourselves concerned about a relative or friend because we notice that they are finding it hard to adapt to a slower pace and seem upset. Or their standards have changed or they are behaving differently. We might spot potential signs of the onset of an illness. But do we know what to say, how to approach the subject? How to support but not interfere? Do we know what benefits are available that would really help them? The café will provide the information and support to help answer these questions and hopefully many more. The guest experts we have joining us are passionate about the subject and have lots of experience. The café will combine plenty of time to discuss whatever topic is on your mind plus benefit from hearing from the expert and sharing experiences with

others going through a similar situation. It is very relaxed and informal and if you want to, you can just sit and listen. All over a cuppa and some cake.” The sessions will run on the last Thursday of every month throughout the year with a different guest at each, 6.00pm - 7.30pm at Grevill House, 279 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6YL. It is 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 or email manager.grevill@ osjctglos.co.uk or call 01242 512964 / 07712 433978.

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Meet the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity This is where the critical care team comes in. Within four minutes of a 999 call the helicopter takes off. The Great Western Air Ambulance works to the Gold Standard Critical Care Model, which means they rush a Critical Care Paramedic and Critical Care Doctor straight to the scene. They arrive no more than 20 minutes later, anywhere in the region, the average flight time is just 12 minutes.

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is a charity funded air ambulance service which is dedicated to saving the lives of local people in Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. The crew attends serious incidents across the region by helicopter or critical care car.

or National Lottery which means they rely on people like you. Are you curious to find out more about the work of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity? Then why not book a talk? GWAAC offers talks for schools, community groups, and businesses across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire in return for a donation of £30.

The service is reliant on the brilliant team of pilots, critical care paramedics and critical care doctors who specialise in pre-hospital care and trauma medicine.

During 2016 GWAAC attended 1,735 jobs, 302 of which were in Gloucestershire. When someone is seriously ill or injured time is of the essence, and expert help is needed fast.

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Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4. Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes. To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves. Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing. Serve immediately.

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Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016. Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.

Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury An evening of music provided by The Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, The Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra and The Gloucestershire Youth Choir. Tickets are just £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children under 16. Tickets for this event can be purchased from the Abbey Shop, Jennings Carpets and Chamberlains Stationers. Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH

Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 7th April, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL

All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 4th April, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ

A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry for everyone. For more information, please call 01242 602236. Linc Lunch Club The Rotary Club of Friday 7th April, Tewkesbury Charity Concert The Mayflower, 30 Clarence Saturday 1st April, 7.30pm, Street, Cheltenham, GL50to3NX Please mention Cheltenham Magazine when responding advertisers

GWSR - Fish and Chips Special (The Cheltenham Fryer) Saturday 8th April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The train departs from Toddington at 7.00pm, returning at about 9.30pm. Enjoy a leisurely Saturday evening ride through the Cotswold countryside with a large fish and chip meal delivered to your reserved seats by our train stewards. Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 9th April, Gates open at 8.30am with track action starting at 9.30am, Prescott Hill Climb, Cheltenham The annual Bike Festival is a must for all motorcycling fans. Lots of track action, a large display of rare, historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music and great

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...events cont'd entertainment. Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque this year. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs – expect to see the best of the best! Tickets cost £13.00 in advance, £15.00 on the gate and under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds support the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and the Severn Freewheelers. For more information and tickets, please visit www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk. Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 9th April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. Cleeve Common Activities The Cleeve Common Board of Conservators have devised a new programme of events for 2017. To obtain tickets or for further information about events go to the Parish Office, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, or call: Office - 07471 68 78 77, Ranger - 07756 828 458. Please note for some events booking is essential. Tuesday 11th April: A free talk all about Cleeve Common, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, in Bishop’s Cleeve Community Centre. What makes Cleeve Common special? Why does it look the way it does? Who owns it? How is it managed? Refreshments available from 7.00pm (small charge). Friday 14th April: Good Friday Easter Trail, 12.00pm 3.00pm, Drop in to the Parish Office to get a copy of the trail, complete the trail and win a prize! Wednesday 26th April: Talk at Winchcombe Annual Town Meeting, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. As part of the Winchcombe Annual Town Meeting, there will be a talk about Cleeve Common and how we manage it today - with lots of photos! Page 62

Children’s Wednesdays – Science & Nature Wednesday 12th April & 19th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Mad Science will spend the day with us providing interactive workshops with various experiments including slime making while Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be running Forest School sessions, exploring the more natural areas of the castle gardens and discovering the creatures and habitat up close. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing – wellies are welcome! Included with admission. Andoversford Races Sunday 9th & Sunday 16th April, Ossage Farm, Andoversford, Cheltenham, GL54 4LQ Andoversford is home to the Cotswold Point-to-Point races, an enduring fixture on the Gloucestershire sporting calendar. Gates open at 10.00am with the first race starting at 2.00pm. For more information, please contact 07850 091523 or visit www.andoversfordraces.co.uk. Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Good Friday 14th April to Easter Monday 17th April, Lodge Park, Cheltenham, GL54 3PP Easter fun for all the family at Lodge Park. Take part in the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, play games on the lawn, dress up, and enjoy tea and cake in the courtyard café. You can also bring your own picnic. Great fun for all the family! The Easter Joust Sun 16th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Jousting returns to Sudeley Castle this Easter. The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances from both stunning horses and great experienced horsemen. Included with admission. Vale Country Fair & Point to Point Horse Races Sunday 16th April (Easter

Sunday), Gates open at 10.30am, Andoversford, Nr Cheltenham, GL54 4LQ Join us for a great family day out on Easter Sunday. There will be plenty of variety and things to see and do. Bring your dog and enter the fun family dog show or sign your terrier up for the terrier racing. Look at the poultry and watch the falconry display given by Jemima Parry-Jones, the owner and director of the International Birds of Prey Centre in Newent. There will be stalls and stands and you can bring your own picnic or buy food and drink there. There will be seven Point to Point Horse Races starting at 2.00pm. Adult tickets cost £10, children go free and there will be free parking available. For more information, please visit www.valecountryfair.info. GWSR - Easter Eggspress Monday 17th April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT

An eggciting combination of steam trains, the Easter bunny and a host of activities bringing Easter fun for all the family. Make your own Easter bonnet and wear it on your visit. Normal ticket prices apply. Bishop's Cleeve Players present the Curse of the Rajasthani Ruby Friday 21st April, 7.45pm and Saturday 22nd April at 2.30pm and 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishops Cleeve This new and original Sherlock Holmes Adventure tells of a ruby that carries with it a curse bringing ill fortune to anyone who tries to possess it. Only when it is returned to the rightful owners will the curse be lifted. Tickets are £10.00 for evening performances (a bar will be available) and

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£8.00 for the matinee. Tickets can be purchased from George Lewis Footwear or telephone 01242673729 or 01242673917 or alternatively send an email request to bishopscleeveplayers@ yahoo.co.uk Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Saturday 22nd April, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX Step back in time to the good old days with our Vintage Fair. Enjoy authentic entertainment including live music, jive dancing and a vintage fashion show, visit our Vintage Beauty Parlour and Pop up Tea Room and browse over 25 stalls crammed with vintage clothing, kitchen ware, collectables, jewellery, books ornaments and more! There will also be a few vintage and classic cars parked in the street. It’s a great day out for all vintage fans of all ages, so don’t miss out! Entry £1, in aid of the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk, email: tewkesburyevents@gmail. com or phone 01684 438385.

GWSR - Wartime in the Cotswolds Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd April Take a trip back in time and enjoy the railway's nostalgic and lighthearted look at life in the Cotswolds in the 1940s. Please note that entry to the site will be by ticket only, there is no free entry. N.A.C. Conference Saturday 22nd and 23rd April, 7.00pm, Gloucester Cathedral The N.A.C., National Association of Choirs, is staging their annual conference in Gloucestershire on the weekend of 22nd/23rd April. The conference always features a grand concert with some of the member

choirs performing. This year, visitors can hear some of the best choirs in the county perform together. Four male voice choirs, mixed and ladies choirs will join to create a wonderful evening of music. Tickets, which are usually in high demand, can be obtained from Mr & Mrs Acton on 01452 714360 or there may be some at the Cathedral on the night. Most seats are unreserved and tickets cost £10 each, which is excellent value for such an event. Don't miss this chance to hear different choirs and, perhaps, get inspired to take up singing! Cleeve Chorale Spring Concert Saturday 22nd April, 7.30pm, St. Michael's Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale are holding their Spring Concert on Saturday 22nd April. Under their new Musical Director they have a varied programme including items from some of the world's best composers - Mozart, Handel and Pergolesi. They will also be joined by some of the county's best soloists with orchestral accompaniment. Tickets are £10 each (children under 16 free) on sale at George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores or on the door. Refreshments included in the price to complete the evening. Musical Charity Evening Saturday 22nd April, Doors open at 7.30pm, show will start at 8.00pm, Theoc House, Barton Street, Tewkesbury Come along and enjoy songs from the great music legends of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Stourbridge-based entertainer, Richard Griffin, will shake up Theoc House with hits from Elvis, The Beatles, Tom Jones, Elton John and many more – dancers welcome. A licensed bar will be available. The event is in aid of the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow and is being sponsored by Stefan

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Robert’s team at Roberts Express Delivery. Advance tickets £5, available from a number of high street outlets including M&Co, Bookworm Bookshop and Cards and Gifts. Tickets will also be available on the night at £6.50. Spring Stroll Sunday 23rd April, 10.00am, Nailsworth A sponsored countryside walk to raise funds for local medical charity Cobalt will take place in Nailsworth on Sunday 23rd April. The walk spans 7 picturesque miles and starts at the entrance to Egypt Mill Car Park. Refreshments will be laid on for finishers at the Comrades Club, Nailsworth from 1.00pm. The event is family and dog friendly. Free parking is available in Nailsworth Town Car Park. To register to take part, contact John on 01453 834066 or Richard on 01453 872635. To find out more about Cobalt go to www.cobalthealth.co.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 23rd April: Cara Dillon. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please contact 03336 663 366. Cheltenham Jazz Festival Wednesday 26th April - Monday 1st May, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1AD The popular Jazz Festival, now in its 21st year, is returning to Cheltenham bringing us an exciting mix of local talents and international stars. The Festival will run for six days and takes place in a tented festival village featuring a Big Top stage, the

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Jazz Arena, a family tent where workshops, performances and sing-alongs will take place, and a food and drink area surrounding the Free Stage. For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com. Spring Grand Sale Thursday 27th Sunday 30th April, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee with top quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There will also be a food hall. More information including opening times and ticket purchasing can be found at www. ukgrandsales.co.uk. Please note, tickets do not include entry to the Castle, Exhibitions, Rooms or Garden. The Crescendo Big Band Afternoon Concert Sunday 30th April, Doors open 3.00pm, Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY

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music from this talented 18 piece ensemble now in its 33rd year run with musical director Tony Sheppard and former BBC radio presenter Bob Lee. Entry: £7.50. Linc Lunch Club Friday 5th May, Flynn's Bar & Brasserie, 16-17 The Courtyard, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SR Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Victorian May Day Monday 1st May, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Come along and see the Victorian-themed circus and horse show. For more information, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 5th May, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Music from the Movies Saturday 6th May, 7.00pm, University of Gloucestershire (in the chapel), Francis Close Hall, GL50 4AZ A group of students studying Film Studies at the University have arranged a special performance by the Cheltenham-based TFO Community Orchestra. All funds raised will go to the Sue Ryder Hospice. The live 40-piece orchestra will be performing some of the best loved music from the big screen, offering the opportunity to experience the power of amazing film scores such as The Godfather, The Dark Knight Rises and many more. Tickets are free, but must be secured in advance. To secure your ticket, please visit moviechelt.eventbrite.co.uk or

call 07548 917262. Gloucester Severn Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge Sunday 7th May, Gloucester Docks, GL1 2ER

Thirty teams battle will it out against one another in 40ft long dragonboats to win the much coveted "Dragonboat Shield", whilst at the same time raising funds for numerous worthy causes supported by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn. The event is free of charge for spectators, so come along and support the teams! Gotherington Singers Gala Concert - 'Gotherington Singers and Friends' Friday 12th May, 7.30pm, Princess Hall, The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP 50 years ago musician Margaret Crompton came to live in Gotherington, decided to start a choir, and Gotherington Singers was born. Margaret has now retired, and we are under the leadership of Musical Director Jane Ward Watts. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert. Many longstanding friends of the choir will be joining us, including baritone John Qualtrough, harmonica player Carol Axford, pianist Lee Axford, the Charlton Kings Junior School Choir and the Gloucester Excelsior Band. We will be supporting the Gloucester & Tewkesbury branch of the RNLI. Come along and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song. Tickets £10.00, available from 01242 620775. For more information on the Gotherington Singers, please visit www. gotheringtonsingers.co.uk.

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East Glos Club Open Day Saturday 13th May, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7DF Special Open Day offer: Free month’s membership for everyone who joins on the day + win a racket raffle. Drop in any time from 11am to 3pm to try Tennis, Squash or Hockey. Cowley Village Fete Saturday 13th May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Cowley, Cheltenham, GL53 9NN A grand day out for all the family and the dog! There will be terrier racing, an animal corner and wool spinning demonstrations, tug of war, coconut shy, face painting, splat the rat and other children’s activities as well as a variety of stalls including books, DVDs and computer games, cakes, genuine home produce, plants, vintage clothing, bric-a-brac, and a tombola. Live music, a BBQ along with a bar and cream teas also be available. Entrance is just £2.00 for adults and children under 16 go free. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of Cowley Church. GWSR - Cotswolds Brick and Trains Weekend Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT A brand new event at the railway. Come along and enjoy the thrill of building models out of small bricks. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Cheltenham Poetry Festival Poetry in Motion Monday 15th May, 8.30pm, Various venues A night of poetry, cinema and readings by four international performance poets: Melanie Branton, Tim Vosper, Kay Baxter and David C. Johnson, plus an exciting selection of poetry films by award-winning film maker Diana Taylor. Films include Burne

Jones and the Fox, the film of Anna Saunders' Indigo Dreams Collection. Tickets are £5.00 and £7.00 and can be purchased by calling 01242 522852. Cheltenham Cocktail Week Monday 15th May - Sunday 21st May, Various venues

What better way to look forward to a long hot summer than with a cocktail in your hand? Well, for a whole week in May you can do just that at some of the town's favourite venues, including Lily Gins, Wild Beer, Whittle Taps, The Clarene Social, Koj, John Gordons, Door 4 and Smokey Joes. Well-known local bartender Jamie Campbell has created a new cocktail, called "The Fountain of Youth", to celebrate the occasion, so don't miss out! Giffords Circus at Sudeley Castle Thursday 18th - Monday 22nd May, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Giffords Circus presents their show “Any port in a storm”. For more information, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. GWSR - Steam and Ale Weekend Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT A GWR favourite. Raise a glass to real ale brewers from all over the country at this weekend event. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Gloucester Tall Ships Festival Sat 27th May - Mon 29th May, Gloucester Docks, GL1 2ER

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The Historic Gloucester Docks will be shown in all their splendour over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival is a great event for all the family. You will be able to see the awe-inspiring tall ships, spy pirates fighting each other with swords, catch a sea shanty or two, try your hand at a variety of fun games, visit fantastic food, drink and craft stalls, and much more. £7.00 for ‘Access all areas all weekend’wristbands, £3.00 for one day wristbands (no ship access). Under 12’s get in for free but must be accompanied by an adult/an ‘Access all areas’ wristband holder to go on the boats. GWSR - Cotswold Festival of Steam Saturday 27th to Bank Holiday Monday 29th May A spectacular festival of steam and a great day out for all the family. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Advice Bites Café Last Thursday of every 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

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...events cont'd Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org. uk/local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch

Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm,

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Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham

Cheltenhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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

Churchdown Craft and Produce Market Saturday 29th April and Saturday 27th May, 10.00am - 12.00pm, St Johns Church, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB Browse over 20 quality handmade craft and produce stalls. Refreshments available. Free Entry.

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Finance Ways To Reduce ‘Hidden’ Spending So You Can Save Money Or Pay Off Debt By Ann Haldon wastage as consumers are encouraged to buy more than they need – a particular danger if you also shop when you’re hungry.

There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way? Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday? Food shopping According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes.¹ One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs. Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with so-called ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the store. This can result in food Page 68

Cars An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive. Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate. Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save. You can check the price

of local petrol online using PetrolPrices.com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help. servicing and MoT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs. phones and TeChnology Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one? If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs. If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-as-you-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash. ¹https://www. lovefoodhatewaste.com/article/ unite-food-waste-fight http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/bills/article-1591904/50ways-save-money.html

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