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As we wave goodbye to Spring 2016, we welcome British summertime in the hope for plenty of sun, fun days out, and lots of summer fetes and picnics in the park. With the weather warming up it’s the perfect time to start getting out and about and getting some more exercise. I am going to start doing my local Parkrun every weekend, wish me luck!

Over the next few weeks, you will start seeing the flags of St. George spring up everywhere to commemorate the start of Euro 2016 and expressing England’s dream of winning a tournament for the first time since 1966.

June also gives us the perfect excuse to enjoy some delicious strawberries and cream and the odd Pimms or two while we enjoy the start of the Wimbledon fortnight. (This is also the time of year I take up tennis very seriously)!

Cheltenham has the Science Festival, the Cheltenham Challenge and the unmissable Ukulele Festival to look forward to this month, which features “The Big Busk” where hundreds of Uke players come together to sing and play in Imperial Gardens on Sunday 19th at 10.30am.

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It can reignite joy and bitterness. In my years of consultancy work, I have seen the written word cause more aggression, drama and strikes than any other means of communication. The written word, if there is any ambiguity, will always be read negatively.

You must write, not so you are understood, but so you cannot be misunderstood.

Although communicating by letter has decreased considerably in recent years, using email which of course also requires people to spell and use grammar correctly, has increased.

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2. Keep it short. More and more people are getting emails on their mobiles so long emails can be hard to read, try and stick to 2 or 3 paras and 2 to 3 sentences per para. This also applies to letters; short letters get read.

3. Don’t criticise or be negative. This is the biggest cause of communication breakdown,

aggression and stress. If this is necessary, speak don’t write.

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5. Choose the right time. Never send an email or letter in response to anger or frustration caused by one you may have received without first giving yourself time. A great tip, don’t send an email overnight, draft it reread it and then send it the next day.

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Town Centre Talking Festivals and all that jazz - making 2016 special in Cheltenham Cheltenham is famous for its festivals and, if the start of 2016 is anything to go by, this is going to be the best year yet.

After record attendances at The Festival - or Race Week as Cheltonians call it - the first of Cheltenham Festivals’ four events had something to live up to. Cheltenham Jazz Festival did just that.

It wasn’t just the big names like Jamie Cullum or the increase in ticket sales to almost 28,000 that led festival director Ian George to describe it as their most successful yet.

There was the added bonus of the new ‘…around town’ programme, which saw free acts in places like the Brewery Quarter and Cambray Place, busking across the town centre and the Free Stage in Montpelier Gardens itself.

I’ve been saying for years that the Festivals needed to spread its events across the town.

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provided the perfect arena for many visiting authors.

So full marks to Festivals chief executive Louise Emerson and her team for ‘…around town’, which I experienced first-hand on the Sunday.

Outside the former Beechwood shopping centre, I came across a double-bass player and guitarist busking who wouldn’t have been out of place in a concert hall.

But it was Cambray Place where I was headed and this Sunday lunchtime session really summed up the vibe I was hoping for from ‘… around town’. The audience was a mixture of those who had come specially to see a particular act, people having a drink outside Wild Beer and Tailors and - best of all passers-by who had no idea the music was playing.

The highlight for me was the Chris Read Quintet, washed down with two-thirds of a pint from Wild Beer (yes, they serve their ales that way and when it has a strength of 6%, that actually makes sense).

The Festivals hope that those passers-by will come back for more and I hope that the continuation of ‘…around town’ will have spin-offs for businesses

of all kinds across Cheltenham.

We’ll look to enhance this further with the projects we have planned now that Cheltenham’s Business Improvement District (BID) has been approved.

I was delighted that some 72% of those who took part in the ballot to set up the business-led, business-funded scheme were in favour.

One of our priorities will be to have more town centre events in places just like Cambray Place. We want to open up all parts of the BID area across the calendar year to the benefits events can bring.

Over the next couple of months, we’ll be working to set up the BID company and recruiting the board of directors who will lead it on behalf of more than 600 businesses.

Everything gets under way for real on August 1 - yet another reason why 2016 looks like being a special year for Cheltenham.

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DINE WITH WINE IN AID OF THE ST STEPHEN'S ROOF APPEAL! Lunch at The Royal Union, 12.30pm Address: 37 Hatherley Street, 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 our beautiful Church.

Menu: Chicken Breast Poached in a cream of Horseradish sauce (delicate flavour), served with steamed vegetables and buttered roast potatoes. Dessert: Spotted Dick and Custard.

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Joules Pizzeria, Bar and Restaurant is situated in the heart of Cheltenham overlooking the quiet and beautiful Clarence Square.

We arrived on a lovely sunny evening and found Joules to have a fantastic terrace which is set back from the road and caught the last of the evening sunshine. This is where we enjoyed a pre-dinner drink before heading inside to a modern, comfortable interior.

The menu is Italian inspired with wonderful pizzas made using freshly stretched dough which is then cooked in the pizza oven.

There is also a large selection of pasta, grills and fresh fish dishes - including the Seafood Platter which looks exquisite and would be ideally complimented by a glass of prosecco.

I caught up with South African Chef Ben, who is very passionate about his food. All the ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible with meat supplied by Master Butchers ‘The Gloucester Sausage Company’. The steaks are aged for at least 28 days to give a fantastic depth of flavour.

The diverse range of home-made burgers on the menu can be mixed and matched with any fillings you desire. The meats are minced on-site using prime cuts to ensure your meal remains as freshly prepared as possible. Choices include a Wild boar and Venison which the table next to ours had

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We ordered the succulent 10oz sirloin steak and the mouthwatering, slow braised BBQ spare ribs. The portions were generous indeed, the quality outstanding and certainly good value for money. The manager, Scott, and his team were very welcoming and efficient in looking after all the diners whilst creating a relaxing, laid back atmosphere. To compliment our meal, Scott suggested a Rioja Reserva which was perfect and very reasonably priced. We finished off with a Tiramisu to share and two huge frothy cappuccinos.

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Our Festival of Running is held in the glorious countryside around Cheltenham Racecourse with spectacular scenic routes using public footpaths, sections of the Cheltenham Circular Footpath, Cotswold Way and Winchcombe

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

I’ve just found my cheque book.

It wasn’t easy because the last time I used it was in July, when I bought a car, and in fact the last time I used it before then was Christmas 2013 when I ran out of ideas for presents and gave my kids cheques instead.

Oh, and in my pocket I have £1.56...

What does all this have to do with anything? Well, on 29th June 1966, Barclay’s Bank launched Britain’s first credit card (the Barclaycard, since you ask), and money as I and others of my vintage once knew it has been dying ever since.

The credit card and its contemporary, the charge card, were responses to the illusion that cash and money was the same thing. Despite the fact that the Lombards had disproved the idea centuries earlier by providing international credit facilities in which limitless sums could be moved around without anyone so much as sniffing a ducat, people in the post-War age still had to carry cash to cover all their spending. And in post-War America, spending was getting more and more extravagant.

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lavishly on was dining out; and the first charge card, Diner’s Club, enabled them to do just that. If you didn’t customarily carry enough cash to pay for a blow-out for yourself and all your friends – or for yourself and that one special friend – and provided you had a fat enough salary, all you had to do was pay an annual fee and your card would cover the bill at any participating restaurant.

It wasn’t credit, though – the balance had to be cleared in full every month. Diner’s Club launched with 200 members and 27 participating restaurants; by the end of the year it had 20,000 members and other high-value retailers were clamouring to be allowed in.

Finders Services, launched in Britain in 1951, was a straightforward copy; it was swallowed up by Diners Club in 1962, and in 1963 American Express, another charge card operation, arrived in the UK too. (Barclaycard also had an American connection: it was a franchisee of the Bank of America’s BankAmericard scheme, later rebranded as Visa).

At first, Barclaycard and its rivals were similar in operation: since extended credit was illegal in Britain until 1968 you had to clear your Barclaycard every month, just as with Diners Club and American Express.

But it was always intended to be more democratic than the charge cards, which were aimed at the well-off and the prestige trades. It didn’t charge a fee, for a start; there was no salary

qualification but there was a credit limit; and given Barclay’s established position in the UK it was accepted by a much, much greater number and variety of retailers.

Without going into too much detail, here’s how plastic has fared in those 50 years. 1969: the cheque card arrives. 1972: the Access credit card is a co-operative of several banks.

1987: the debit card is born.

1995: debit card transactions exceed credit card transactions.

1998: debit card transactions exceed cheque transactions.

2004: plastic overtakes cash.

One could go on, but you get the picture. Plastic rules.

Which raises a question I’m qualified to ask but not answer?

What exactly is money?

It’s clearly not the pennies like cartwheels I took to the sweetshop as a child. It’s not a fistful of fivers, either: a fiver isn’t really a fiver at all; it’s just a picture of a fiver. Money as a reflection of itself? It’s no more ephemeral a concept than money as a seemingly endless chain of electronic ones and zeroes.

And if money doesn’t really exist, why can’t I have more of it?

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Cake and Bake Cheese, Onion & Pepper Quiche This rich and creamy quiche can be served warm with new potatoes and coleslaw for a filling supper, but is just as tasty served cold as part of a picnic, packed lunch or summer buffet.

Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and very finely chopped • 4 large eggs • 200ml crème fraiche • 150ml double cream • Large pinch of grated nutmeg • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • 25g Gruyere cheese, grated • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced

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1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface

and use to line a 20cm fluted loose based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6.

Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry

the chopped onion for 8-10 minutes until very soft. Drain on kitchen paper. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the crème fraiche and double cream. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Spread the fried onions in the pastry case and scatter over the Cheddar cheese. Gently pour in the egg mixture and top with the pepper slices. Scatter over the Gruyere cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

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The Ox is a bastion of simple, top-notch, British Fayre cooked to impeccable standards and is wonderfully located in the very centre of Cheltenham. It already has an incredible reputation for serving mind-blowing, delicious steaks cooked to perfection in their charcoal Josper oven which creates a real depth of flavour.

Whilst beautifully aged British steak is at the heart of The Ox, their exceptional chefs also produce fresh fish and vegetarian dishes.

The Ox has a range of stunning small plates, classic charcuterie and superb seasonal side dishes, all finished off with either a sweet

and sticky indulgent pudding or an unrivalled selection of local British and continental cheeses.

The service is warm and welcoming, just what you need after a long hard day. The Ox is also ideal for business lunches as they offer an express lunch menu from Wednesday to Saturday.

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I really can't express how impressed I was when I dined at The Ox, I've already made plans to revisit.

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Lilley Brook Golf Club tees off charity partnership with golf day The Captain of Lilley Brook Golf Club in Cheltenham has selected Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice as his charity of the year for 2016/17.

or family member suffer from a life-threatening illness. The care and support that the Leckhampton Hospice provides to those suffering from such illness is an honourable service to the community. I am grateful to Taras Ciuriak will be teeing off the be able to offer my support to the club’s fundraising activities with a special charity golf day on Thursday Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice and the marvellous work they do to 9th June at the stunning 100-acre course on the outskirts of Cheltenham. for the people of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire."

There will be bacon rolls and coffee “The Charity Golf Day forms a on arrival followed by a three major drive of our fundraising course meal and charity auction, entry costs £240 for a team of four activities for the hospice, and will offer golfers of all abilities a with all proceeds being donated challenging round combined with to the local hospice. spectacular views. Golf at Lilley Taras chose to support the Brook is a truly stunning experience Gloucestershire hospice after hearing and I look forward to welcoming about the benefits of its care for teams for the charity day.” local people and seeing it as an Elise Hoadley, Hospice Director opportunity to give something back at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court to the local community. He said, “It Hospice said, “We offer the only is terribly traumatic to have a friend

inpatient unit providing specialist hospice care in the whole of the county in addition to our day hospice and hospice at home services. Our team of expert nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, family support workers and volunteers do all they can to be there for local families at a time they need it most.”

“As a charity all our services are given free of charge, but we rely on fundraising from the local community for the majority of our income. We’re delighted and truly grateful that Lilley Brook Golf Club has chosen us as their charity of the year.”

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Tackling Troublesome Weeds

by Pippa Greenwood Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn.

So what makes weeds such a nuisance?

• They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants.

• They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants.

• Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back.

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strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one.

Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating.

Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages germination.

Remove your weeds before they set seed.

Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed, have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these).

When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and dandelion, always make sure that you take out every fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant.

The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots is my little red-handled weeder, see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/good-growing for more information.

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heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants!

• If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish.

This should give you fewer problems later on.

• Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch.

• Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have. Weedkillers are designed to kill off plants and they can do a lot of damage if allowed to contaminate your garden.

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If you don’t get the maths, don’t worry, you’re always collectively up by doing this, so if you’re a non-taxpayer, even close to the limit it’s still worth applying.

So let’s do another example.

Suppose Fred is a basic rate taxpayer married to Wilma who earns £10,000 a year, so she’s only got £600 left of her tax free allowance. She can still move £1,060 to Fred, so he gains £212 on that amount.

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The ride starts at the Racecourse and covers a circular trip to Broadway and Snowshill.

Members also manned the refreshment area at Snowshill.

May was a busy month for our members and June is looking equally busy! Plant Sales were held on 7th May in Charlton Kings and the 28th May at the Exmouth Arms in Bath Road. The Charlton Kings sale was a great success beating all records.

Details of the Exmouth Arms sale will follow next month. All plants are of high quality and supplied by a local nurseryman. We would like to thank him for his generous support.

The Club will hold a Mike Sheppard, organiser of the plant sales, second hand Book Sale using his best sales technique. in the Regents Arcade commencing Bank Advance information regarding the Holiday Monday and running until Club's Concert by the Treorchy Male Sunday 5th June. All novels are in Choir: Tickets are available from good condition and sell at £1. This Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office is an excellent chance to buy your on 0844 5762210, priced £21 holiday reading! and £23.

On Sunday 15th May the whole Club was involved with the British Heart Foundation Cotswold Cycle Ride. Our members supervised the administration, car parking and checked returning cyclists. This year over 2,000 cyclists took part either doing a 30-mile route or the longer

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Chalk Talk My views on the EU come down to a tussle between head and heart.

My heart says leave. On the issue of sovereignty I have long deplored the steady erosion of British powers. Large areas of our lives are now subject to laws that in practice we cannot change.

They are devised by an EU Commission we did not elect, and enforced by a European Court which even our most senior judges cannot overrule.

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But my head tells me it’s not that simple.

First, the economy. Brexit will likely lead to a tortuous renegotiation of our trading relationship with the EU. Scorned Eurocrats can be expected to give no quarter; they’ll want to make Brexit as painful as possible. And how long would it all take? Canada’s deal took seven years. Throughout this delay, jobs and investment in

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Second, immigration. I doubt we would be any better off. Take Norway, which is outside the EU. Norway has access to the single market, but the price has been accepting all its rules, including paying contributions and allowing free movement of people. Switzerland too, also outside the EU, has higher levels of net EU migration per head than we do.

So it’s unlikely it would make very much difference to immigration either.

Third, constitutional instability.

Brexit would almost certainly lead to a second referendum on Scottish independence. For those of us who believe passionately in the integrity of our United Kingdom, a country that is a force in the world and continues to carry influence, not least through its permanent membership of the UN Security Council, this would be a disaster.

Fourth, security. Our friends across the world, from the US to Australia to New Zealand (who share intelligence with us by the way) are clamouring for us to stay. The one leader who would be guaranteed to cheer Brexit is Putin.

Let me be clear: I have no love for Brussels. I only care about what is right for our country. But after careful thought my conclusion is that the risks to jobs, security, and the integrity of our United Kingdom are just too great.

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Home & Interiors Outdoor Living

By Katherine Sorrell

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Longer days mean it’s time to head out to the garden.

However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, writes Katherine Sorrell Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family.

If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they coordinate. If in doubt, consider Page 36

In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen.

Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table.

Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area.

Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual

interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in.

Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions.

The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property.

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The village’s proximity to Cheltenham Racecourse may also explain the ghostly horses occasionally seen galloping along the Burgage - the rider of one appears to have been shot and buried nearby. Cheltenham has a few secrets behind it’s Regency facades too including one of the suspects in the Jack the Ripper case, and a murderous butler who was taunted by the young lady of the house so did away with her in the garden pool!

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33rd annual Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Just as they did in 1471, the roar of canon, the clash of swords, and the shouts of fighting men will echo over the Tewkesbury Battle Field, as the 33rd annual Tewkesbury Medieval Festival takes place on July 9th/10th.

characters including a doctor surgeon with bloody tales of medieval medicine, a dancing bear, and it is rumoured, dragons, will be found around the field.

Children can enjoy learning simple circus skills, or taking part in historically themed arts and crafts in the Bright Knight Tent or a quiet break at the magical Story Tellers Garden.

When they are not fighting many of several thousand re-enactors and their families will live for the weekend in living history camps where you are welcome to visit them.

This year, we have a visit from Mad Cap Theatre who will be performing at various sites.

The large beer tent with its wide range of real beers and ales, and for a real taste of history, mead, will have live music all day, and possibly a visit from the lovely gypsy dancers.

Hunger pangs can be taken care of by a wide range of caterers.

Even Plantagenet King Edward, and his rival for the throne, Queen Margaret of Anjou, welcome visitors to their sumptuous camps.

Away from the battle site there is a big and bustling medieval market, full of leather, metal and wood workers, costumiers, jewellers, potters and sellers of all kinds of exotic and unusual goods.

Minstrels, jesters, stilt walkers and

Entrance to the festival is free, with a small charge for parking, but please be as generous as you can to the bucket collectors, putting on an event like this is expensive, but we want everyone to be able to join in.

Saturday the fun moves into town, for a very tongue in cheek re-creation of the capture, trial and beheadings of the fleeing Lancastrians.

This is followed by the peaceful service of Complin, held by candlelight in the beautiful Abbey.

Sunday sees our large Carnival style parade make its way up the High Street and Church Street on its way to the festival site, starting at 11.15am.

Tewkesbury is about 2miles from junction 9 of the M5 and the festival site is signed from all major entrances to the town, please follow the signed route, it has been designed with safety in mind.

For further details, including accommodation and our own camp site, just a few minutes walk from the event, visit our web site www.Tewkesbury MedievalFestival.org.

The festival opens at 11am both days, with battles at 4pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday.

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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

Conspiracy – Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside.

Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

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The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names.

Warm, honest and laughout -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

More Home Comforts – James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food. Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained. Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning. More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series. Dad will soon be whipping you up Beer Can Piri Piri Chicken, Lamb Belly with BBQ Sauce & Pickled Red Onion, or just some good old chocolate brownies.

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COUNCILLORS CORNER Less than a fortnight into my new life as a Borough Councillor for Charlton Kings I find myself writing an article in the Cheltenham Magazine. Mayor Making is my first opportunity to wear official robes as Cllr Chris Ryder (Warden Hill) is inaugurated as Cheltenham Mayor in the Town Hall.

I am one of six new councillors, and we are all discovering there is a lot to learn – not least how to find our way around the Municipal Offices – and IT training is important so that we can all operate in a more sustainable and paperless way.

The paperwork for just one Planning Meeting can easily run to more than 100 pages per councillor otherwise. I will clearly spend a lot of time reading!

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And I am gradually beginning to discover how to get things done. It is one thing to understand someone’s problem; it is another thing entirely to get the problem fixed!

Place car park has re-opened temporarily to make up for the loss of the Beechwood Arcade car park, whilst the new John Lewis It is not just about potholes store is being developed. By the and blocked drains, there are time you read this, the new play also really important, strategic area in Pittville Park should be decisions that need to be made affecting the future of Cheltenham. open. I have two grand-children who can’t wait to have a go.

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What's On in June/July Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Fri 3rd June & Fri 1st July, 8pm - Midnight, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, GL51 9SL

Come along and dance to all types of music on the first Friday of every month. Friendly group, all welcome. Dress code: small casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Cost: £5.

RNLI Lifeboats Flower Festival Saturday 4th June,10am - 4pm, St Andrews Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham Free admission to the Festival, although donations welcome. There will also be an evening concert featuring The Churchdown Male Voice Choir and The Solent Male Voice Choir (Portsmouth) at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the concert are £8.00.

For more information please call Faith on 01242 261330.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Sun 5th June, from 11am, Pittville Pump Room & Pittville Park A wonderful way to enjoy quality family time and raise money for charity at the same time. This fun day is a carer awareness event – take a sponsored walk to raise funds for local carers. Tea Tent and a licensed bar available. The event is free to watch, registration for the walk costs £10 (includes a free goodie bag and t-shirt).

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Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU 5th June: Peter Howarth, £16.

19th June: Lil' Jimmy Reed, £16.

Tickets available from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource.co.uk.

For more information, visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com The Times Cheltenham Science Festival Tuesday 7th Sunday 12th June, Imperial Gardens and Cheltenham Town Hall A must for science lovers!

The festival is a celebration of everything scientific, with discussions about chemistry, physics, philosophy, engineering and much more. The event has lots of free activities and embraces family activities with The Discover Zone and Space Dome. For more information and tickets visits: www. cheltenhamfestivals.com/science Charity Golf Day and Auction Thusday 9th June, 9.00am start, Lilley Brook Golf Club, Cheltenham £240 for a team of four with three course meal. Teams are asked to kindly register in advance. All proceeds go to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.

For more information call Stewart King on 01242 526785.

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival Fri 10th June - Sun 12th June, Fri: 12 noon - 7pm, Sat: 10am - 7pm & Sun 10am - 5pm, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1SD

All sorts of food, wine and real ale on show, plus cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, international wine tasting classes, food and drink,

talks, live music, street theatre and childrens entertainment. For a free festival programme visit www.garden-events.com.

Sacred Heart’s Summer Fete Sat 11th June, 12pm - 3pm Sacred Hearts Church, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, GL53 9AU “A Day at the Movies” from noon until 3.00pm. To be opened by our own Cheltenham Movie Star, Mark Lester! Entrance £1 (children free). Fun for all the family. Children's Fancy Dress Competition, Bouncy Castle, Live Entertainment, Music & Dancers, Games & Stalls, Large Selection of Food & Drink. Don’t miss it!

The Queens 90th Birthday Celebration Saturday 11th June, 3pm Gloucester Cathedral

Celebrate the Queens 90th year with a Summer Garden Party in the beautiful setting of the Cloister Garth. The afternoon will feature a champagne afternoon tea with musical accompaniment and celebratory summer flowers. Tickets are £15, available from 01452 528095 or the Cathedral Gift Shop.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Events Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Saturday 11th June: Midsummer Murder Mystery. Sunday 12th June: Classic Vehicle Day Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June: Day out with Thomas.

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...events cont'd Sunday 31st July: Heritage Diesel Weekend and Open Day. For further details and tickets please visit www.gwsr.com.

Gloucester Race for Life 5K and 10K Sunday 12th June, from 10am Gloucester Park, Park Road, Gloucester, GL1 1LH 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+ womenonly) - £14.99, child entry (6-15 girls and boys under 13) - £10.00, under 6 entry (boys and girls) free and no registration needed.

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Cheltenham Biathle Sunday 12th June 11am - 3pm, Sandford Park Lido

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is open to all athletes (parents are welcome too). Admission: PGB Member £10.00, Non PGB Member under 19 years of age £20.00*, Non PGB Member 19 years & over £35.00*. The non-member entry fee includes £10/£25 annual membership for Pentathlon GB. For more information on how you can enter the race please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk *You are required to be a member of Pentathlon GB to compete in the race.

Bishops Cleeve Street Fair Sunday 12th June, 12 noon - 4pm The theme for this year's fair is: The Queen's 90th Birthday. The event will be full of party spirit, ranging from salsa dancing, samba drumming, Indian dance and a corps of drums, to our regular favourites including a silver band, street dance and harmony groups.

There will be plenty of stalls providing information about local businesses and organisations, with opportunity to buy artisan crafts and produce, plus plenty of games and of course, fairground rides. The fun starts with a parade arriving in Church Road at 12 noon. If you are interested in taking part, having a stall or want to know more, contact Peter Badham by email at PSS. Badham@badhampharmacy.co.uk Open Gardens Day in Winchcombe Sunday 12th June, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Winchcombe Following a very successful event last year, the winning formula stays the same with many gardens to visit, lovely teas on offer and plants to buy. This year an added attraction is the opportunity to view the gardens in the row of almshouses in Dent’s Terrace, a Grade ll listed terrace designed in 1865 by George Gilbert Scott for Emma Dent of Sudeley Castle.

The terrace is not normally open to the public. The gardens are located throughout Winchcombe;

tickets are available in Winchcombe on the day in the gardens themselves (look for the red flag outside the house), at the Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre and outside the library.

Parking is available at the Back Lane car park or at the car park in Bull Lane. Admission: £5.00 for adults, children under 12 are free. Proceeds for the event go to the conservation of St. Peter's Church.

The Ukulele Festival of Great Britain Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June, Various venues throughout Cheltenham

This little instrument plays more songs than just “When I’m Cleaning Windows”! However I bet you hear the song played more than once during the weekend. The event will turn you into a Uke Lover for life with concerts, stalls, open mic sessions, a big busk and much more. Be amazed at the talent of some of the greatest Ukulele players in the world. For more information visit www.ukulelefestival.co.uk.

Ron`s Rescue Day Saturday 18th June, 11am - 7pm Sandofrd Park Lido, Cheltenham Ron`s Rescue Day is a day of rescue demonstrations and opportunities for young and old

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to learn new skills. There will be fun activities throughout the day, including, Ron`s Races for under 8s and Beat the Goalie! Entry for under 16s is free. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

For more information please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk or call 01242 524430.

Cheltenham Challenge Sunday 19th June

An exciting, challenging, multiterrain running event offering participants a range of distances.

There is something for everyone whatever your age and ability, whether you are an experienced runner, novice, junior or are running as a family with your children, or even your dog.

Walkers are also welcome to take part in the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances. Cheltenham Challenge has raised over half a million pounds for more than 75 charities to date. You are welcome to use the event to fundraise for CCP, one of our partner charities, or any other charity of your choice. For more information visit: www.cheltenhamchallenge.org.uk.

Garden week at Sudeley Castle Monday 20th June - Sunday 26th June, 10m - 5pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Tickets are included in the normal admission price.

The Stones of Saint Stephen's: A Church and its Architecture Wednesday 22nd June, 7.30pm A drinks reception and lecture on the history of St Stephen’s Church, in aid of the ‘St Stephen’s Roof Appeal’. The illustrated lecture will be given by Adrian Barlow and will explore the history of the Church through its architecture, sculpture and stained glass. The evening will provide an opportunity to support the St Stephen's Roof Appeal. To RSVP please call Natalie Norman on 01242 573 508 or email natalienorman2014@gmail.com.

Drinks Reception at Art and Craft Historic House Friday 24th June, 6.30pm 8.30pm, Cotswold Farm Gardens near Cirencester With RHS Chelsea Flower Show judge and landscape architect Richard Sneesby in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.

Tickets only event; for tickets call 01242 246285.

Wild Worlds Saturday 25th June Sunday 4th September, 9.30am, The Wilson A touring display from the Ceramic Collection and Archive of Aberystwyth University arranged with support from the Arts Council of Wales. Admission: £5.00.

For more information visit: www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/ wild-worlds-135154/ Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th June, Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds, GL20 5PG The Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival returns to the town in what is set to be another fantastic event. All of the original popular highlights will be there including a Food & Drink marquee with more than 60 stalls offering a wealth of local produce including award-winning cheeses, locally reared meat, homemade cakes

and pastries, local wine, beer and cider plus much more. The event will feature a cookery theatre with live demonstrations from local chefs and experts, as well as foodie related competitions and plenty of entertainment, games and activities for the kids. For general Food Festival enquiries call 01684 855040.

GE Aviation Aquathlon Sunday 26th June 8am - 11am, Sandford Park Lido, Cheltenham A sporting challenge suitable for all abilities. A fast swim/run event held over two distances which raises funds for Sandford Parks Lido. Designed for competitors aged 13+ who enjoy a personal or team challenge. The race starts with a swim in the heated main pool of the lido followed by a fast, flat run on pavement, grass and parts of Sandford Park.

There are two separate race distances at which you can compete. 400m swim, 2.5km run and 800m swim, 5km run. Children aged 13-17 can only enter the 400m/2.5km event. The cost for individual entry is £20.00.

To enter please visit www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

Cirencester Race for Life 5K and 10K Thursday 30th June, from 7pm Cirencester Park, Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, GL7 6JT 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

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...events cont'd 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+ womenonly) - £14.99, child entry (6-15 girls and boys under 13) - £10.00, under 6 entry (boys and girls) - free and no registration needed. 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. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family along to! Go to bit.ly/RFLCent to find out more and sign-up!

Cheltenham Community Choir Summer Concert Thursday 30th June, 7.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall A vibrant mix of music, showcasing numbers from a wide range of popular musicals and more. Tickets: £12.50 available from the box office: 0844 576 2210.

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 Page 48

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 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.

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 is £16.00; to enter please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk 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

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registration needed. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family along to! You and your friends can also join the fight by volunteering.

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Dine with Wine Wednesday 13th July, 12.30pm 37 Hatherley Street, 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

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 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-supportgroups/regions/cheltenham-anddistrict-branch

LOCAL MARKETS 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.

Farmers Market at Adam Hensons Cotswold Farm Park Sat 11th June & Sun 12th June, 10.30am - 5.00pm each day, Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG Back by popular demand with a range of the best locally sourced meats, preserves and crafts. Free entry to the farm market, normal admission to the farm park.

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Finance Finance Staying In Or Leaving The EU

By Ann Haldon

By Ann Haldon

Staying In Or Leaving The EU

What are the implications for your personal finances?

What are the implications for your personal finances?

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