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It’s that time of the year again, with schools out for Summer! Six weeks of wondering what we can do to keep the children happy and entertained… fortunately we have a great What’s On section for you towards the back of this magazine for some ideas of days out and events – and keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages as we’ll be adding more as they come in to us.

July is a great month for music lovers with the Cheltenham Music festival running until the 17th of the month. Cricket lovers will once again flock to the beautiful settings of Cheltenham College for 12 days of non-stop cricket starting on the 13th July. Even if you don’t like cricket, you should give it a try just for the atmosphere, especially if it’s a lovely warm sunny day.

Another date for your diary is the 9th July, when children aged 8-16 take part in the Pied Piper Junior Aquathlon at Sandford Parks Lido. It’s a great event where children take part in a series of sporting challenges whilst raising money for two charities.

Finally, “Hell hath no fury like a woman in pink”, so good luck to the thousands of ladies taking part in two events for Race for Life at the Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July.

I hope you have a fun, busy but also relaxing July, until next month!

Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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Ten Tips for Motivational Management - Use the Power of Praise Every recruitment agency in the land will agree that by far the major reason for people leaving an employer is due to not feeling appreciated or valued. Let me remind you of that powerful phrase, “people don’t leave companies, they leave people.” I equally believe, and my experience has shown, that this lack of appreciation is one of the major causes of high absenteeism that some in the private sector, but many more in the public sector, do suffer from.

Why are so many managers unable, unwilling or simply forget to say a thank you and show appreciation to their staff? It’s just not good enough to have the pathetic mindset of believing “that is what they are paid to do.”

This lack of appreciation is very rarely uncovered or disclosed at the exit interview. Apparently the British psyche does not handle praise well. But praise and recognition are fundamental and vital leadership skills and qualities.

So if you want to keep your people, staff and colleagues; help them to be more competent; increase productivity and create a happier working environment; positive constructive input and loyalty; praise and care for your staff. After all, they are your customers, so follow these tips: 1. Praise in public, criticise in private. Let other people hear you giving praise. You will get more of whatever you recognise, reward or praise.

2. Understand the individual. Some people need more praise than others. Some people have great difficulty in receiving praise.

3. Be authentic. The praise must be yours even though it may have been told to you by someone else.

It must be owned by you and believed by you.

If the praiseworthy event is related to you from another source get your facts right, but again take

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4. Deliver praise with sincerity, with eye contact, with pleasure and with happiness. You know body language communicates more powerfully than the spoken word.

5. Be timely. Yes, of course some praise is better late than never but really make the effort to give it as near to the event as is humanly possible. It just depends on where praise lies in your priority of life.

6. The recipient really must deserve the praise and the event must also be praiseworthy.

7. Praise should also be geared to the impact of the actions that were deserved. In other words, you are sharing the ramifications of the success that is forthcoming from the praiseworthy activity.

8. Praise will change behaviour, meaning you will get more of whatever you are praising and recognising, so be careful. If you praise people for working long hours you will get more people working long hours, but this may not be productive and is generally unproductive.

9. Get the balance right. Too much praise is completely ineffective. Can you recall old Mr Grace from the TV programme Are You Being Served saying “You are all doing very well”, every time he met his staff.

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come along and be part of Tadstock to find out who you will see. When the live music stops, the after hours party and fun begins with various DJ's turning sets in the woods.

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Cake and Bake Chocolate Mousse Brownies Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4.

Grease an 18 x 28cm tray bake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.

2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a large

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3. Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate

mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

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Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares.

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Town Centre Talking We need your patience – with a capital P One of the biggest problems for any town that tries to improve is the work that has to be done to get there.

This can range from getting support from businesses and residents for changes in the first place to the building work that goes on once improvements get the go-ahead.

In Cheltenham at present, it is the building work that is the main focus, particularly the ongoing work on the road system.

Let’s be honest, Cheltenham is not a fun place to move around at the moment.

Down the High Street, the improvements to The Brewery have progressed significantly since the many months when buses were being diverted and it was difficult to access many of the businesses at that end of town.

There is much work still to be done, but the new development is taking shape and it is clear from the artists’ impressions on show just what the end result will be.

At the other end of the High Street, around the Beechwood shopping centre, we are at a completely different stage.

The pedestrianised area has been dug up again to allow power supplies to be put in

place for the new John Lewis store. Roadworks have been a constant feature in Albion Street to the rear.

The patience that traders, motorists and shoppers alike have been showing, particularly around the work on Albion Street, has been commendable.

Remember that this work – once completed – will mean the road becomes two-way.

It will not only mean vastly improved access to John Lewis and surrounding shops but is part of a broader project called the Cheltenham Transport Plan.

The next stage of the work will see parts of Oriel Road – the road that passes Cheltenham Town Hall – made two-way, which will vastly improve access to Regent Arcade and that side of town as a whole.

If all this is a success, it will be followed by a trial closure of Boots Corner, which the Transport Plan’s backers believe will finally give Cheltenham not only a muchimproved road system but also safer and more adaptable pedestrianised areas.

There has been much debate about whether it will work or create rat runs in other parts

of the town. The reality is that we can’t carry on as we are.

Cheltenham is a difficult place to get in to, get out of and get around.

The good news is that the Albion Street stage of the work is on schedule and, once it is complete, we will see some real improvements long before John Lewis’s planned opening towards the end of next year.

There is a lot of work to be done but I’m delighted that Cheltenham is a town of change – with some genuinely exciting improvements now guaranteed.

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Infancia Uganda is a registered charity that was founded in Spain by Esperanza Marques, Alicia Sanchez Soto and Martin Brown. Martin and Esperanza have recently re-located to Cheltenham, where Esperanza has started her own Spanish school (you can find details at www. instantspanish.co.uk). Over the last three years the charity has managed to help children living in a small village outside Kampala, the capital of Uganda, by paying for their education, healthcare and food. The charity which now sponsors 9 children - 7 in primary education and 2 in secondary education, is currently in the process of being set up in the UK. Find out what great things Infancia Uganda has managed to achieve so far and how you can help support them: 1. Through generous individual and corporate donations, we were able to construct two wells in the village. This means that the children do not have to walk 2 miles every day with heavy containers to collect fresh water.

2. We were also able to pay for a water collection tank at the school. This enables them to catch rainwater and recycle, purify and use it for cooking and washing.

3. We ran a very successful “Adopt a desk” programme which allowed us to buy more than 25 desks for a school in the poorest part of the city, thus giving the children the opportunity to improve their chances in life through education.

6. Through a generous donation from a large retailer, we were able to donate a lot of sports and games equipment to a school. Before this the children had virtually no recreational equipment at all.

For more information on Infancia Uganda please visit www.infanciauganda.org.uk (or www.infanciauganda.org for the Spanish website).

We are a very small charity that heavily relies on donations and the kindness of the general public so if you wish to make a donation, however small or large, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

4. We purchased wheelchairs for a mother who has three children with cerebral palsy. She was raising the children by herself as her husband had abandoned her.

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Under the kitchen sink’s a very common place.

Step 3: Then check insurers that comparison sites miss Now you’ve a price benchmark, let’s try to smash it. Big insurers www.Aviva.co.uk and www.

DirectLine.com are not included by comparison sites, so check them too.

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And a final word of warning, beware paying monthly, it’s actually just a loan. In effect, the insurer pays upfront then loans you the cash, sometimes at hideous interest (e.g., Endsleigh’s 39.7% APR). If you can’t afford to pay upfront, check the APR. If it’s high, you’re often better on your credit card, or, better still, get a 0% credit card (just ensure you pay it off within the year).

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Only after Hurst was knighted did the press, fans, and fellow players get behind a campaign to honour the rest of the team.

The Queen presents the 1966 World Cup to England Captain, Bobby Moore

Absolutely no prizes for guessing which glorious golden anniversary we’re celebrating this month. What, you need a clue? Some people are on the pitch – they think it’s all over – it is now! Yes, of course you knew... 30th July 1966 was undoubtedly the greatest day in our sporting history, when more than 30 million people worldwide saw England beat Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup for the first and only time. So far.

The story of the game, and especially of England’s disputed third goal, is too well-known to go into here. But a campaign launched by the Daily Mirror in January this year to mark the anniversary by knighting all the surviving members of the team (except hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst, who is a knight already) stirs the dusty memory of an investiture conducted by the Queen 16 years ago.

Somehow, in the immediate aftermath of the game, the Charlton brothers Bobby (OBE 1969, knighthood ‘94) and Jackie (OBE ‘74), goal-scorers Hurst (MBE ’75, knighthood ‘98) and Martin Peters (MBE ‘78), captain Bobby Moore (OBE ‘67), and goalkeeper Gordon Banks (OBE ‘70) captured all Page 22

So it was that on 7th March 2000 the “forgotten five”, as they were nicknamed, turned up at Buck House to receive the MBEs they’d been awarded in the New Year’s honours.

Full-backs Roger Hunt and Ray Wilson, midfielders Alan Ball and Nobby Stiles (both of whom, unusually for midfielders of the time, were only 5’ 6”), and striker George Cohen had all made vast contributions, not just to victory in the final but also to the campaign leading up to it, which were at long last being acknowledged and rewarded.

But what became of those lesser-known lions after Nobby Stiles’s famous post-match victory dance, dentures in one hand and Jules Rimet trophy in the other?

Of the five only the youngest, Alan Ball (21 at the time), went on to enjoy what you might call a stellar playing career; not because he was a better player than the others but because only his career extended into the era when footballers became media celebrities. He scored 187 goals in 833 club games spanning 23 years and represented England in the 1970 and ‘74 World Cups. His top-flight career included 72 caps (six as captain) and lengthy spells at Blackpool, Everton (League Champions 1969-70), Arsenal and Southampton. His 15 years in management were less successful and he retired in

1999, dying in 2007 of a sudden heart attack.

Of the others, Hunt was arguably the most successful, scoring 286 goals for Liverpool (one of them, against Arsenal in August 1964, being the first ever shown on Match of the Day), 24 for Bolton, and 18 for England. After retiring from football in 1972 he went into the haulage business. Fellow full back Wilson made over 400 club appearances in 20 years, for Huddersfield, Everton, Oldham and Bradford, before quitting football to become an undertaker. Cohen was a Fulham stalwart for 13 years and earned 30 England caps; he was forced into retirement by injury in 1969 and enjoyed a successful career as a coach at his old club. Stiles’s career followed a similar path: after 11 years at Manchester United he spent two seasons at Middlesbrough and then two at Preston under his old teammate Bobby Charlton. His playing career was also ended by injury and he also returned to his old club as youth coach where he trained, amongst others, Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Butt, and the Neville brothers.

In honour of the above, this month’s birthday boys are all ex-international footballers.

Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Enrico Annoni (1st), Minas Hantzidis (4th), Gianfranco Zola (5th), Owen Coyle (14th), and Martin Keown (24th).

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Chalk Talk With school almost out for summer, education continues to remain high on my list of parliamentary priorities. I was pleased to welcome Education Minister Nicky Morgan to Cheltenham to meet local teachers and discuss my reservations about Government plans to force all schools to become academies.

Whilst academies have been a huge success in many parts of the country (just look at our outstanding schools here in Cheltenham) I made clear that I was not convinced that this justified a one-size-fits-all solution.

If we believe in trusting teachers and governors – which I do – then so long as their school is good or outstanding we should leave it to them to decide what governance arrangements suit them best. I am delighted that the Department for Education has listened to my representations and those of some colleagues, and will not now be pursuing the plans.

In Parliament, I am proud to be a founding member of the new Parliamentary campaign group to support women hit by the acceleration of the equalisation of the State Pension Age, first in 1995

Lions Club of Cheltenham July Update In the past two months the Club has hosted various fun games at local fetes in Winchcombe, Prestbury and Montpellier. These have not only caused much amusement but also helped raise funds for local charities. The money has been passed to two local schools to help them purchase reading aids and climbing equipment.

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and then in 2011. Around 3,960 women In Cheltenham are directly affected. 324 local residents signed the e-petition calling for transitional arrangements, which received almost 200,000 signatures nationwide. I am lobbying the new Work and Pensions Secretary on their behalf, and will continue the fight for a fair deal for the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) women.

In national news, the stalking campaign I launched in Cheltenham with Richard Graham MP continues to attract national media attention.

I’ll keep pressing the Government to extend the maximum sentence so that courts can properly protect victims of this unpleasant, violating crime.

Here in Cheltenham I am campaigning to improve tongue tie services for mothers and new-born babies, and the war on ‘grot spots’ continues. In June I met with senior councillors and road contractors Amey to raise my concerns about Cheltenham’s dreaded potholes.

I was pleased to secure a pledge from Amey to fix the 50 worst offenders across the town, as nominated by local residents, within 28 days. It all

helps towards the goal of making our beautiful town look its best.

I’ve also been supporting some of our great local causes, including abseiling down the Eagle Tower in aid of St Vincent’s and St George’s, and joining Eddie the Eagle for the ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ walk in Pittville Park for Gloucestershire Carers. I continue to be humbled by the kindness and compassion of so may people in our local community.

It’s part of what makes Cheltenham such a special place to live.

- by Alex Chalk

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The Lions Club meets at the Victory Club on the second and fourth Monday every month, meetings start at 8.00pm. For further information, please call Peter Weir on 01242 210583.

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Water, Water Everywhere

by Pippa Greenwood

With summer well under way, gardens will need more water than the rain is giving them, but how can you minimise the amount you apply, make best use of what you’ve got and still have a good-looking and productive garden?

If possible, wait until the autumn to plant out trees, shrubs and climbers – it will be far harder for them to establish properly now and they are more likely to suffer serious setbacks.

However, if you can’t avoid planting, improve the soil texture by digging and forking in plenty of garden compost, well-rotted manure or other bulky organic matter so that the soil is better equipped to retain moisture – sandy soil will then hold water more effectively whilst clay soil is less likely to crack. It may be hard work but it will make life a lot easier for the plants, and means you will spend far less time watering later on.

It is still well worthwhile mulching beds, borders and your vegetable plot. The mulch needs to be 2” - 3” (5 - 7.5 cm) deep and you can use shredded composted bark, composted chipped bark, cocoa shells or many of the numerous pebbles, shingles and so forth Page 26

which are now available. If the soil is well watered before the mulch goes on, then it will really help to keep moisture in the soil and, as all the materials I’ve suggested will let plenty of rain through, when it does rain the plants will still benefit. Mulching will also help to keep down weeds.

always water in the evening or extremely early in the morning, which drastically reduces the amount of water lost through evaporation, and means that there is far less chance of foliage or flowers getting scorched - as can happen if they are wetted in bright sunlight.

In drier areas of your garden, try to use drought tolerant plants.

Those with silvery or grey foliage such as the lavenders, Sedums (ice plants), rock roses (Helianthemum), rosemary and Convolvulus cneorum all tend to thrive in dry conditions, and are also more likely to do quite well if planted now.

Where possible use a watering can or hose with a gentle nozzle attachment and water only the areas where the water is needed. If the soil is very dry before you start to water, then sprinkle the surface gently with a light drizzling of water and return a few minutes later - you will find that the water penetrates down to the roots much more effectively.

Excessive watering on a very dry surface is likely to lead to a lot of run off and wastage.

Make the most of any rainfall by fitting a water diverter to the drain pipe which takes water from the guttering from your greenhouse, house, conservatory or garage, and divert the rain straight into one or more water butts. You can also fit a water diverter to the downpipe which takes water from your bath, hand basin or kitchen sink. Normal amounts of shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid should pose no threats to plants, and these detergents may help with pest problems such as greenfly.

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Waltz back in time at Winchcombe Tea Dance A Tea Dance revival is being staged in Winchcombe and lovers of vintage music are being invited to step into the popular Cotswold town and take part.

The first tea dance was held in May and proved a huge success, another one followed in June and the next one will take place on Wednesday 20th July.

Live music, with accompaniment, comes courtesy of Don Adams who plays dance tunes from the 1920s through to the 1960s.

Organisers Sarah Hartley and Hilary Wright will be on hand to offer dance tips to anyone needing to brush up on their quick-step, cha-cha-cha or jive.

The dances run from 2pm to 4pm at Abbey Fields Community Centre in

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Sarah Hartley said: “Our first Tea Dances were very successful and people really enjoyed it. For next time we are hoping to have a demonstration and arrange some refresher lessons for those who are a little rusty. You don’t need a partner, there are several men and women who can dance with you, just come along and join in, everyone is welcome!”

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Summer Reads There are few things better than relaxing on a sun lounger in the garden with a good book. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer reads, we have plenty to tempt you with this month.

Flawed – Cecelia Ahern A book which examines the idea of perfection, Flawed focuses on Celestine, who lives in a world where nothing less than perfection will be tolerated.

Infractions come with a high penalty – offenders are branded as ‘flawed’ and become second class citizens, for life. Celestine knows how to play the game, but a moment of compassion towards one of the flawed has dire consequences. Celestine could now be branded herself.

Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern has delivered another cracker. This one’s aimed at a young adult market, but definitely has crossover appeal.

Best British Short Stories 2016 – edited by Nicholas Royle Now in its sixth year, this annual anthology brings together some of the best fiction from British writers published over the last 12 months. Editor Nicholas Royle has scoured the market, including other anthologies, magazines, newspapers and websites, to find this year’s selection. With a wide range of genres and voices, and a satisfying mix of authors, Best British Short Stories may well introduce you to a new favourite writer.

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The Hanging Club – Tony Parsons There’s a band of vigilantes on the loose in London. With victims including a paedophile and a hate preacher, the killers are seen by many as heroes – delivering justice where the law has failed. But it’s DC Max Wolfe’s job to stop them. This is the third of Parsons’ books to feature DC Max Wolfe, and could well be his best yet.

Ideal for fans of Lee Child and Patricia Cornwall, along with anyone else who loves a good crime novel, The Hanging Club will leave you questioning your own moral code. Gripping.

My Name is Leon – Kit de Waal When nine year old Leon gets taken away from his mum, he thinks that’s as bad as it can get. But Leon’s little brother, Jake, is young enough to be adopted. Battling with grief for the loss of his brother, Leon finds an unlikely group of friends at his local allotments.

However, this is the early eighties, racial tension is high and Leon is determined to find Jake, whatever the cost. This is one of those ‘just one more chapter’ books you’ll keep reading until the sun has gone down and the tears have left tracks down your cheeks.

The Museum of You – Carys Bray Single dad Darren Quinn’s priority is his daughter’s happiness. But what twelve year old Clover wants most is the one thing that causes Darren the most pain – the story of her mother. So Clover has decided that this summer she’ll find her own answers. Rich in description and dialogue, with endearing, believable characters, this is a very enjoyable book to while away those summer evenings.

The Sudden Appearance of Hope – Claire North No one remembers Hope Ardern. Not her best friends, her parents, or the people she’s running from. Within a few seconds of encountering her, their memory is wiped clean.

It’s as if she doesn’t exist. But they leave their impression on her. Now she’s on a personal mission to destroy a new computer program that’s turning people into ‘perfect’ versions of themselves, wiping their personalities in the process. A great book, which raises some serious questions about how far people will go in their quest for perfection.

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Growing Up, Not Growing Out: Childhood Obesity

Most parents would say their child’s health and life expectancy is vitally important. Yet nearly a third of all children in the UK are overweight or obese, potentially jeopardising their health and shortening their lifespan.

Last year Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, warned that “[poor diets] and couch potato lifestyles are normalising obesity and as parents, a third of us can’t now spot when our own child is seriously overweight”.

National Childhood Obesity Week, running from 4th-10th July, aims to raise awareness of this escalating problem.

The Scale and Dangers of Childhood Obesity The 2014 Public Health Survey for England identified 31.2% of 2-15 year olds as overweight or obese. The 2014/15 National Child Measurement identified 19.1% of Year 6 children (aged 10-11) as obese and 14.2% as overweight, while 9.1% of Reception children (aged 45) were already obese, with another 12.8% overweight.

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disability, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis) and some cancers.

Dr Sania Nishtar, Co-Chair of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity, warns of obesity’s “impact on educational attainment” and “physical, psychological and health consequences”.

Tackling the Problem • The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides data to help the government understand and tackle children’s weight issues and aims to engage with families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues. Trained healthcare professionals measure the height and weight of Reception and Year 6 children annually and calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI) centile.

• Initiatives such as Change4Life provide straightforward information about healthy family lifestyles.

• The Sugar Tax may be controversial, but government research shows that if we halved the sugar in soft drinks, average sugar consumption would decrease significantly, particularly in 10-19 year olds.

Dropping the nation’s sugar intake to recommended levels within 10 years would avoid 4,000 early deaths and save the NHS £480 million a year.

What Parents Can Do: • Give them the best start.

Exclusively breastfeeding babies until 6 months significantly reduces their risk of obesity.

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health, even in people who exercise regularly. Keep binge-watching sessions to a minimum and break them up with bursts of activity.

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Walking or cycling to school (even part way), playground trips, countryside walks, gardening, kicking a football around, swimming, indoor snowboarding, playing tag or fitness videogames all provide great exercise.

• Ensure They Get Enough Sleep. Lack of sleep can affect appetite-stimulating hormones, as well as negatively affecting memory, concentration, immunity and mental and physical health.

• Improve Their Diet > Reduce sugar. Beware hidden sugars in sauces and cereals, cut out sugary drinks, and gradually wean them off adding sugar to cereals or drinks. > Provide Five a Day. Any form of fruit or vegetables will do, but ration juices, as these contain ‘free’ sugars just as sugary drinks do. > Keep Portion Sizes Small for younger children. > Monitor Pocket Money Spending to ensure it isn’t spent on junk food and sweets.

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Hobbies Keep Calm And Get Colouring

By Kate McLelland

Close your eyes and think back to the simple pleasures of childhood: a rainbow box of crayons on the table and, beside it, a book of illustrations just waiting to be coloured in. Remember the intense concentration as you filled in the blank spaces with your favourite shades of yellow, red, purple, green and blue?

Now fast-forward to the present day, when high-tech gadgets and gizmos allow us to create sophisticated and brightly coloured designs with just a few mouse clicks. Such innovations should have consigned the humble crayon to the dustbin of history, so it’s amazing to learn that in the second decade of the 21st century one of the most popular hobbies is adult colouring.

It has become a global phenomenon, spreading to countries as diverse as Brazil and New Zealand. In fact the interest is so great that the world’s largest wooden pencil manufacturer, Faber-Castell, has been forced to increase shifts at its German factory in order to keep up with demand.

Printers and booksellers have also seen a stratospheric rise in the popularity of colouring

books created for the adult market. Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom, Johanna Basford’s Secret Garden (now translated into 14 different languages) and Emma Farrarons’ The Mindfulness Colouring Book feature high on the UK’s bestseller lists.

Mindfulness, with its emphasis on being aware of the present moment, fits particularly well with this hobby because colouring is essentially a repetitive, undemanding activity that can be used to focus the mind. Colourists claim that their hobby can lead to a calmer, almost meditative frame of mind and this view is supported by clinical psychologist Dr David Holmes: “With our workaholic culture, we spend most of our lives in ‘beta mode’, which is when we’re alert, problem-solving, decisionmaking. By actively altering the preponderance of certain brain patterns, you can shift into ‘alpha mode’, which is more like the state of mind we have as children. Meditation and similar techniques require learning and practice, whereas anyone can just drop into colouring-in.”

Colouring may seem like a solitary pastime but it can also become a social activity: in

recent years colouring clubs and parties have proved popular, particularly in America and France. The Ladies Coloring Club is a Facebook Group based in the US which links to groups around the world. Alternatively you could start your own group like 38year-old Suzanne Parsonage from Bristol, who launched a colourists group from her local pub. Many local libraries also host adult colouring sessions.

If you are eager to try colouring for yourself but don’t want to invest in a book of illustrations just yet, go online and download some free printable pages. You’ll find some great library printables at www. pinterest.com that will help you decide whether adult colouring is for you. If you are feeling that this hobby is a little too childish, you’ll be relieved to hear that a recent article in Director magazine identified a growing trend amongst business leaders who have taken up colouring in order to alleviate stress.

So grab a box of crayons or felt-tips and make a start. It seems there’s every reason to add a little colour to your everyday life - and all you need to worry about is keeping within the lines!

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Home & Interiors Storage Solutions For Every Room By Katherine Sorrell

Well-designed storage makes an enormous difference to our homes, so interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas.

Our homes are full of stuff, and each room requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Alternatively, interior designers can create an overall ‘look’, but should understand space planning, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can help to make the most of your space.

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cupboards. A central chimney breast with alcoves either side is ideal for shelving above and cupboards below, or run a long, low cupboard along one wall – perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre – the top of which can serve as seating or display space. If two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to fit shelving above or around the door or the windows.

Halls Hallway storage is all about organisation – slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches works well.

For a variety of storage types, supplement coat hooks behind the door with shoe racks at the bottom, an umbrella hook, and a shelf at the top. Alternatively, it may be possible to build an under-stair cupboard, kitted out with hooks, shelves and racks.

Bathrooms Custom-made floor and wall cabinets are ideal for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets can be built around sanitaryware to cover up pipe work. Alternatively, consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests, and wall-mounted

pieces like shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. Pipe runs can be hidden behind false walls of studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. Do the same when building a shower wall and create niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.

Bedrooms There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use free-standing pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t be space efficient); find a carpenter or joiner to make a bespoke room; use a fitted-furniture specialist, whose ranges often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements from DIY shops or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. It’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.

Children’s Rooms Raised beds with storage underneath are great for storing clothes or toys. Drawers should be easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints.

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What's On in July/August Cheltenham Music Festival Friday 1st July - Sunday 17th July, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pitville Pump Rooms and other local venues

The Cheltenham Music Festival is all about high-calibre performances, magnificent venues and a huge variety of music, from classical – symphonic, choral, chamber, contemporary and early music – to jazz, folk, electronica, spoken word and film. For more information, please call 01242 850270 or visit www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/music Midsummer Fiesta Saturday 2nd July Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham Cheltenham’s biggest free summer event is returning to Montpellier Gardens showcasing the fantastic talents of the diverse communities of Cheltenham. With a multitude of activities from charity stalls to music and dance this is a day for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit: www.midsummerfiesta.com Cleeve Fest Saturday 2nd July, 12 noon 11pm, Bishop's Cleeve Football Club, Kayte Lane, GL52 3PD Bishops Cleeve Football Club are hosting their Cleeve Fest beer

& cider festival. Admission is £10 and overnight camping is available. For more information, please call 07879 697362.

Cleeve Chorale Summer Concert 2nd July, 7pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy Tickets £10 each. Accompanied children free. Children from the Academy will also be singing at the concert. Items will include "Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo" by Flanders and Horovitz and varied solos by members of the choir.

Sudeley Castle & Gardens Tudor Day Sunday 3rd July, 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Go back in time to 1535 with a royal visit from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, who will be delighted to meet you, their loyal subjects, whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and entertainment of the day.

For more information visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk.

2000trees 2016 Thursday 7th July Saturday 9th July, Upcote Farm, Withington, GL54 4BL Celebrating its 10th year, this event is going to be the biggest yet. 200trees is all about the British music scene and aims to provide you with the opportunity to discover new bands. This year’s headline acts are Twin Atlantic and Refused. For ticket information and prices please go to www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk.

that, for some events, booking is essential and there is a small charge, payable in advance.

Cheltenham Pretty Muddy 5K Saturday 9th July, from 10am, Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course where you can show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink. You must be over 13 years old to take part in this event. Women aged 16+: £19.99; Girls aged 13-15: £10.00. Bring a change of clothes for after your event and a towel to wipe off the worst of the mud; remember there are no showers or lockers at Pretty Muddy events, but there will be a bag drop area. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family along to support you. You and your friends can also join the fight by volunteering. Our events can't take place without the hundreds of people who give up their time.

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Pied Piper Junior Aquathlon Saturday 9th July Sandford Park Lido

The Pied Piper Junior Aquathlon is a fun sporting challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for children aged 8 to 16. The aquathlon comprises of a swim in the heated main pool of the lido followed by a run around Sandford Park. Entry cost

Cleeve Common Event Flower Foray Friday 8th July Wild flower hunt across Cleeve Hill – a five mile walk over the common and the adjoining butterfly reserve.

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...events cont'd is £16.00; to enter please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk Curry Night for Charity Saturday 9th July, 7pm Woodmancote Village Hall

A charity curry evening to support the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society which works to promote health, welfare and employment within this region of India. The evening will include a three course meal, prepared and provided by the Saffron Lounge. The cost is £20 and will include an illustrated talk about the work of the charity.

For more information and tickets contact 01242 663726 or 01684 562571.

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Saturday 9th July - Sunday 10th July, Tewkesbury Town Centre Events will run from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

This is a free festival that has been held in Tewkesbury for over 30 years. It's Europe's largest medieval re-enactment, and fun for all the family is guaranteed.

For more information please call 01684 855040 or visit www. tewkesburymedievalfestival.org.

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Special. Sunday 10th July: Classic Bus Rally & Running Day. Toddington car park will be full of buses of every shape, type and age from throughout the region. Services will be run troughout the day. Normal ticket prices apply. Friday 29th Sunday 31st July: Heritage Diesel Festival and Open Day. A chance to relive the 60`s and 70`s with a superbly restored collection of heritage diesel locomotives. Entry to the site will be ticket only. There is no entry fee. For further details please visit www.gwsr.com.

Cheltenham Race for Life 5K and 10K Sunday 10th July, from 11am, Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH

Show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink by taking part in the Race for Life 2016 5K event or up the challenge and declare war on cancer by taking part in a Race for Life 2016 10K event. 10K is a great step up from our 5K events but you can still run, walk or even dance your way around the course! Adult entry (16+ women-only) - £14.99, child entry (6 -15 girls and boys under 13) - £10.00. Under 6 entry (boys and girls) - free and no registration needed. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family along to! You and your friends can also join the fight by volunteering.

Our events can't take place without the hundreds of people who give up their time. Go to bit.ly/RFLCent to find out more and sign-up!

Dine with Wine Wednesday 13th July, 12.30pm 37 Hatherley St, Cheltenham, GL50 2TT Enjoy a delicious 2 course

lunch (main and dessert) with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc/ Orange Juice for just £20 per person. Arrive at 12.30pm for sit down at 1pm. £5 from each lunch will directly go towards the St. Stephen's Roof Appeal, set up to repair this beautiful Church.

Please book by Friday 1st July.

To reserve your place please email natalienorman2014@ gmail.com or call 01242 573 508. There will also be a splendid raffle to take part in.

Cheltenham Cricket Festival Wednesday 13th July - Sunday 24th July, Cheltenham College, GL53 7AB This popular cricket festival has been going for over 140 years! There will be a host of events to attend plus free coaching for children in the Abercrombie & Kent coaching zone. Food and drink will be available at the ground. For more information and tickets visit: www.gloscricket.co.uk/cricket/ cheltenham-cricket-festival Cotswold Beer Festival Friday 22nd July - Sunday 24th July, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 11.30am-3pm and 7pm-11pm, Sun 12am-3pm (depending on beer stocks), Postlip Hall, Winchcombe

A CAMRA event. Come to the 40th Cotswold Beer Festival and chose from a selction of 70-80 Real ales and 25-30 Ciders and Perries. Coaches available from Winchcombe and Cheltenham.

For more information visit: www. gloucestershirecamra.org.uk/cbf

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Rovin Fest UK Friday 22nd July - Sunday 24th July, Newlands Park, Southam Lane, Cheltenham This musical extravaganza will be supporting the charity Winston`s Wish. It will feature music on 3 stages plus special children’s events, a food village, funfair and much more. For tickets and information please visit www.rovinfest.com.

Cider Festival Friday 29th July - Sunday 31st July, 12pm - late, The Plough, Mill Street, Prestbuty, Cheltenham GL52 3BG

Why not go along and sample some of the 21 ciders and 7 ales that will be available at this event.

Food will also be available on the Saturday & Sunday. For more information please call 01242 222180.

Livestock Festival Friday 29th July - Sunday 31st July, Manor Farm, Longdon, Tewkesbury, GL20 6AT A weekend of comedy, music, local food and drink, and fun for all the family. There will even be an outdoor cinema. Event times: Friday 5pm to 2am, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 2am. Adult weekend camping tickets are £110, adult day tickets cost £35.00, tickets for 11-17-year-old`s are £20 and U10's pay £1. For further information call 01684 833133.

Children’s Wednesdays at Sudeley Castle 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Back by popular demand.

Each Wednesday of the summer holidays there will be fun for the whole family with a variety of activities and shows. Every week

also be a special appearance from the great Richard III, who will be present on horseback, making sure that you get the full 15th century experience!

For more information please visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. there will be History and Time Travel Shows, Dragon Tales from the Agent Green, Giant Games, and a bouncy castle. On alternate weeks the Music Man (10th & 24th August) and Punch and Judy shows (17th & 31st August) will keep visitors entertained.

Included with general admission.

For more information please visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk.

Paws in the Park Sunday 7th August, Pitville Pump Room Lawn, Cheltenham For more information please contact 01242 774512.

Summer Tea Dance Sunday 14th August, 2pm Cheltenham Town Hall Join Beverly Harwood for a special summer afternoon of social dancing to strict tempo music. You can enjoy a mixture of Latin, Ballroom and sequence dancing. Tea and biscuits will also be available.

Richard III Weekend at Sudeley Castle Saturday 20th August - Sunday 21st August, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Travel back into the 15th century with Richard III and his encampment as they settle at Sudeley for another weekend of medieval life on the road.

Entertainment will be on hand by musicians, knights, storytellers and more.

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2 Peaks 1 Pool Sunday 21st August, 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sandford Park Lido, Cheltenham

A team challenge combining a walk/run to two checkpoints on picturesque hills surrounding Cheltenham followed by a refreshing swim at the Lido. Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 individuals who walk/run and finish together. Adults £9.00, children £5.00. To enter or for more information please visit: www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

The Mid-Counties Co-operative Gloucestershire Fun Day Sunday 21st August, 11am 7pm, Newlands Park, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham A charity event for 3 charities – Riding for the Disabled Association, Longfield Hospice and the The Children’s Opportunity Centre. A great family day out not to be missed!

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular

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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

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Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9am - 2pm Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

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Money 1. Which US President features on a one dollar bill?

2. What two word term refers to an instruction a bank account holder gives to their bank in order to pay a set amount of money from their account to another account at regular intervals?

3. What is the main colour of a 20 Euro note?

4. In London slang, how much money would you have in total if you had a “monkey” and a “pony”?

5. Money Never Sleeps was the sub-title of the 2010 sequel to which 1980s film?

6. How many times is the word “money” mentioned in the chorus of the ABBA song Money Money Money?

7. On a standard UK keyboard, the pound sign appears on what number key?

8. Founded in 1762, what was the world’s second oldest merchant bank, which collapsed in 1995 after suffering losses of over one billion dollars due to the actions of “rogue trader” Nick Leeson?

9. Which is worth more?... two kilograms of one pound coins or one kilogram of two pound coins?

10. Rich Uncle Pennybags is the mascot for what?

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Which type of ISA is best for you? put your money to one side.

You get instant access to your savings, and need to be at least 16 years of age to open this account.

Individual Savings Accounts were first introduced in 1999.

They provided exemption from income tax and capital gains tax, and quickly became a popular place to save and invest.

Back then, it was a straightforward choice between a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares equivalent, but with seven different types of Individual Savings Account now available, making the right choice is much more complicated.

So how do you know which ISA is best for you, and even whether you’re eligible to apply? We take a look at the different ISA accounts available, to identify which ones might suit your needs.

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stocks and shares Isa Stocks and Shares ISAs are open to anyone aged 18 or over. The money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds, and unit trusts.

Although as an investment there’s greater risk with a Stocks and Shares ISA, you can control your exposure to it by splitting your annual allowance between this and a Cash ISA. JunIor Isa Parents can save for their children in a Junior ISA. It’s open to children under the age of 18, but the child can only open an account if they are aged 16 or over. The annual allowance currently stands at £4,080, but a child between the ages of 16 and 18 can also open an adult ISA, which boosts their saving capacity.

For a child under the age of 16, the account must be opened by a parent or legal guardian, but there are no restrictions on who can pay money in once it’s open. help to Buy Isa A fairly recent addition to

the ISA family, the Help to Buy ISA was introduced in December 2015 in an attempt to boost the first-time buyer market. For every £4 saved, the government has pledged to add a £1 bonus (up to a maximum of £3,000), making it a great way to save for a deposit on a first property.

There are limits on how much you can save each month, however, so it’s a good idea to start saving early. You can put away a maximum of £200 a month into a Help to Buy ISA, as well as a lump sum of up to £1,000 when the account is opened.

You’ll receive the bonus when your property purchase is complete, and as couples are entitled to have a Help to Buy ISA each, there’s the potential to receive an extra £6,000 from the government.

InherItance Isa To avoid having to pay tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, the Chancellor introduced the facility to inherit tax-free from December 2014.

From the date of a spouse’s death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account, and has three years in which to use it.

Once an APS application form has been completed, they can open an account in their own name and the money will be transferred across.

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lIfetIme Isa The Lifetime ISA will be introduced from 2017, and is for people between the ages of 18 and 39. A 25% bonus from the government is available, so for every £4 saved they will put in £1 up to a maximum of £1,000.

If money is withdrawn for anything other than a house purchase, you’ll be charged 5% on the amount taken out and lose the government bonus. It can be used towards the purchase of a house up to the value of £450,000, otherwise you need to keep the money in the account until the age of 60 to avoid the penalty.

Additionally, the account needs to be open for a minimum period of a year to qualify for the government top-

up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them.

InnovatIve fInance Isa This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved.

You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA.

The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April.

Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/saving/article-3505692/ The-seven-different-types-offerchoose-one-you.html http://www.moneywise. co.uk/banking-saving/savingsaccounts-isas/how-to-inherit-isa http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/mortgageshome/article3520497/From-new-LifetimeIsa-shared-ownership-banishtime-buyer-blues.html

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1. George Washington 2. Standing order (note: direct debit is incorrect as this doesn't refer to fixed amounts) 3. Blue 4. £525 (£500 plus £25) 5. Wall Street 6. Seven ("Money Money Money" twice, plus "If I had a little money, it's a rich man's world") 7. Three 8. Baring's Bank 9. Two kilograms of one pound coins (£210 v £166) 10. The board game Monopoly

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