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Gardening by Pippa Greenwood
Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen Home & Interiors by Katherine Sorrell
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After the New Year
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March What‘s On Guide Local News Local Businesses Recipe: Chicken in Red Wine
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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue which as always is packed full of local events and essential local businesses should you need one or more! What a fabulous month if you happen to be an Easter Egg loving, Horse Racing Fan who is a Hot Cross Bun eating Mum that loves being pampered for the day! If that’s you, bring on March, which is the month of all months for you! The Cheltenham Festival takes place on the 15th-18th March, when the County becomes the focus of the racing world with four outstanding days of National Hunt Racing. The event is an important date for many of our local businesses who benefit from the mass influx and financial spend of the people that attend, and it creates many part time jobs for hundreds of local people. Spring is also on the way and at the time of writing this the daffodils are starting to come out – I so look forward to the beautiful daffodil displays each year! Perhaps in part because it is a sign that I’ve made it through the winter! Remember that the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on Sunday 29th of March and all the best until next month.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning And that’s why we had decimalisation.
British, and born in the 1950s or earlier? Congratulations! You’re a genius at mental arithmetic! There are no studies, surveys or statistics to prove this, but it stands to reason: you needed a brain from IBM just to work out your change! Here’s a simple test for anyone under 50. On Friday you go out with £1.17.4. You buy a pint of mild for Alf at 1s 2d, a bottle of sweet stout for Alf’s missus Mabel (no white wine for the ladies in those days!) at 10 and 1/2d, a pint of bitter for yourself at 1s 5d, a packet of crisps at 3d, and a dark rum for old Harry at 1s 8d. Later, it’s your round again – same again but no crisps, and Harry has a double (which he never does when it’s his round!). Later still the fish man comes and you have a poke of shrimps, 4d; then you give the lass from the Sally Army 2d for a War Cry which you never actually read. At chucking out time you buy a bottle of Guinness to take home, 1s 9d (1d back on the bottle). So: have you got enough left over to see Rovers at home tomorrow and buy a pie and a Bovril at the ground? Page 10
People think, wrongly, that Britain got decimalised on April 15th 1971, or D-Day as the press dubbed it. The real D-Day was March 1st 1966 when the Chancellor, Jim Callaghan, officially announced that the Government had accepted the report of a committee of enquiry (now more than two years old) and that a currency that was, in essence, more than 1,200 years old would be scrapped in five years’ time. The announcement marked the end of a long, slow march towards decimalisation. When the Decimal Association was founded in 1841 many people saw it as another manifestation of that extreme rationalism that demanded a 13-month year and one universal language. But it at least succeeded in getting a new coin minted from 1849 onwards: the florin, worth two shillings – or 10 to the pound! The florin, though, failed to our perception of the pound and shilling as the base units of currency. We were used to working with bases 12 and 20, and that’s why Britain was so good at arithmetic. (The above example is simple subtraction: imagine you were a wages clerk making up weekly pay-packets for 100-odd workers all of whom worked different hours at different rates!) Another reason why the old money had to go was that it was so damned BIG! Have you ever seen it? You needed a gusset sewn into your change pocket or all those farthings, halfpennies,
cartwheel pennies, 12-sided threepenny bits, tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns would wear a hole in it in days. Still, there was a lot of resistance; and only when South Africa and Australia took the lead did Harold McMillan authorise the committee of enquiry in 1961. Once Mr Callaghan had made the formal announcement, though, things moved fast. The Decimal Coinage Act and the Decimal Currency Board came in 1969 along with the 50p piece. The new 5p and 10p came in 1970 and were the same size as the shilling and florin they eventually replaced. The only real change on D-Day itself was the introduction of the new 1/2p, 1p and 2p, although even then the old coppers remained in circulation until August. Was it worth it? A lot of old folk got fooled into thinking that 6p was the same as 6d when of course it was closer to 1s 2 and 1/2d; but my 23-year-old daughter is astonished and appalled that we put up with a system that mixed not only base 12 and base 20 but also fractions of the basic unit for so long. Still, we were brilliant at mental arithmetic!
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Come-on, ‘fess up. I know it’s happened to you because it’s happened to me. How many times have you seen, or been the victim of, down-right dangerous driving by another and wished that a policemen had also seen what you had experienced and nabbed the perpetrator? Well now your wish can come true. It takes a little forethought and effort on your part, but if it helps to get numpty drivers and, frankly, those who seem to have little regard for human life when driving off the road and given their just desserts, then I think it’s time and money well spent. The use of the dash-board mounted camera is comparatively recent in the UK, although it is rising. This is in contrast to Russia, where, judging from the hours of Youtube dash-cam uploads, its use seems universal. Your own insurance protection Fitting one to your car is quite simple
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and reasonably inexpensive to do, certainly when you consider that the material it captures could save you a fortune in insurance. But what do you do with that footage if you do record bad, dangerous or illegal driving? You could contact the police directly and show them the evidence, but your camera may not have recorded enough material for charges to be brought. Alternatively, you could consider submitting it to the PoliceWitness.com website. The aim of the site is to highlight dangerous driving and that those responsible are now having their actions recorded. They also act as a conduit to the police and insurance companies when claims or charges are brought. You may not have been the only one recording an incident, so the site can act as a collection point for other footage of the same incident, thereby increasing the chances of a prosecution. An additional incentive for getting a dash-cam is that, to help insurance companies prove liability, they may also pay for your footage, meaning it could pay for itself.
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Town Centre Talking Free parking and great shopping – Your banker for Race Week Race Week is a very special week in Cheltenham. Whether or not you’re a racing enthusiast, no-one can escape an event that puts our town on the map every March, both nationally and internationally. Specifically, Ireland seems to move here for the week. Before February was a few days old, I had the Irish TV station RTE on the phone asking me to find some Cheltenham-based Irish businessmen to interview in the run-up. That was one request I certainly didn’t turn down. Race Week gives us a great opportunity to promote the town’s virtues to other parts of the world in a way that we cannot do at any other time of the year. Our ambition should be to ensure that every racegoer who doesn’t live in the Cheltenham area comes back at least once to enjoy everything else we have to offer. Whether that is for something specific like the Literature Festival or for a weekend break doesn’t matter. It’s a fantastic
opportunity for us all. There are some for whom the week can be a bit of a trial. And I’m not talking about the residents near Prestbury Park and further afield who can’t move around their communities with the same ease as normal. It’s the town’s businesses who need a helping hand. That’s not the hotels, bars, restaurants and nightclubs who throw their doors open to visitors with money to spend. It’s our retailers who find that local shoppers tend to stay away.
From 1pm onwards in car parks like Regent Arcade and Town Centre East, you can park for nothing. The offer applies to as many as 14 car parks. It’s only the privately managed Portland Street, NCP The Brewery and Chester Walk that aren’t involved. We’re trying to promote the offer earlier than ever this year and advertise the fact more clearly at the car parks.
Be they Cheltenham residents or from further afield in Gloucestershire, they don’t come shopping because they fear that the town will be too busy.
There is also a bonus for all the town’s businesses when the fun and games are over. The hundreds of part-time Racecourse workers (most of whom will have had better tips In reality, there couldn’t be a than the punters) have money better time to shop. From late in their pockets. Students in morning to early evening, the particular will be spending punters are at the Racecourse that money in Cheltenham. and you couldn’t ask for a Here’s to a Race Week that more pleasant shopping is successful for everyone experience. except the bookies. Once again, we’ve teamed - by Kevan Blackadder, up with Cheltenham Borough Town Centre Manager Council to provide free parking in all their car parks.
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to reach the height of the first floor. A climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris, or selfclinging plants such as ivies are ideal, but make sure the mortar on your wall is in good shape before planting. Climbers are best planted in open ground as they tend to have sizeable root systems. If grown in containers you must re-pot regularly and ultimately plan to use a big container such as a half barrel. Use a loam-based potting compost and add extra grit for drainage, and place a deep layer of crocks at the base of the container. Add controlled release fertilizer granules to the compost, to ensure that plants get adequately fed for the first few months. A triangular or Vshaped trellis panel at the back will give initial support for the plant to climb up before moving on to your wall or fence. Tie the top section of the trellis into the wall or fence, so that it does not rock about. For ground planting, dig a large hole at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the wall or fence and incorporate plenty of compost or well rotted manure. Soak the plant’s root ball and place in the hole, ideally at a 45 degree angle so that it leans towards the wall, then spread out the roots and plant. If your climber
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Should You Be Wary Of Wheat?
If you suffer from bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach cramps or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), maybe you should be. However, ALWAYS see your GP (rather than self-diagnosing) if these symptoms are severe and persistent, especially if you have blood in your stools, vomiting, excessive bloating or very painful stomach cramps - it may indicate more serious medical conditions. Wheat allergy, wheat sensitivity/ intolerance and Coeliac disease are often confused, so let’s get them straight. WheAt ALLerGY If you are truly wheat allergic, eating wheat will rapidly provoke allergy symptoms such as itching, rashes, sneezing and wheezing. You’ll need to avoid wheat in any form and see your GP. CoeLiAC DiSeASe Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects around 1% of people in the UK and often goes undiagnosed. In Coeliac sufferers, the intestinal lining becomes damaged because it can’t absorb gluten, a protein found in foods including wheat, barley and rye. Tiredness, hair loss, mouth ulcers,
anaemia and unexpected weight loss, alongside gastrointestinal symptoms, can indicate Coeliac disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test and biopsy. Both tests are only accurate if you’re still eating gluten, so you’ll need to continue eating gluten until the tests are complete. If Coeliac disease is diagnosed, you must avoid gluten permanently. WheAt intoLerAnCe/ SenSitivitY Wheat intolerance or sensitivity is much more common than wheat allergy. Symptoms can develop some hours after eating wheat, which can make the condition hard to pinpoint, and it’s not something your GP can test for. Try eliminating wheat for four weeks to see if your symptoms improve (ensuring you replace it with healthy alternatives like rice, corn, buckwheat pasta and quinoa). Remember that wheat is in most breads, cakes, pastas, pastries, cereals, couscous, biscuits, beer, soy sauce and hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP), and is a hidden ingredient in many other products. Keep a food diary in case another food type, such as dairy, is the culprit – but don’t eliminate whole food groups long-term without consulting your GP. Reintroduce wheat slowly (preferably starting with 100% wheat products). If your symptoms reappear, it’s a good indication that you have wheat sensitivity; trial and error will tell you whether you’re sensitive to all wheat products or just some. This can depend on the process
the wheat has undergone; some people can tolerate toast and pasta better than bread, because the heating process makes the wheat more digestible. Supermarket bread may be less digestible than traditional bakery bread, as supermarkets use an accelerated bread-making process. irritAbLe boWeL SYnDrome (ibS) If your symptoms don’t seem specifically tied to wheat, you may have IBS. While the causes are not entirely clear, stress, illness, high-fat or highfibre foods seem to precipitate attacks, making bowel function erratic and causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Probiotic supplements or foods can help, as can medication prescribed by your GP. tackling Wheat Sensitivity and ibS: the FoDmAP diet Designed originally for people with (IBS), the wheat-free low-FODMAP diet eliminates Fermentable oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, monosaccharides And Polyols - types of carbohydrates that aren’t easily digested and may cause bacterial growth, leading to diarrhoea and bloating. The FODMAP diet should be followed under a dietician’s guidance to ensure you stay healthy and follow it correctly, as it’s quite complex. Your GP can give you a referral. information and Support: Coeliac UK: Helpline 0333 332 2033 www.coeliac.org.uk The IBS Network: 0114 272 32 53 www.theibsnetwork.org Allergy UK (also has information on intolerances): 01322 619898 www.allergyuk.org
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Out at work during the day? Here’s how to keep your dog entertained If you work full time or even part time, your dog may be feeling a little bored or lonely. When boredom sets in the result is often shredded carpets and wobbly table legs, but there are plenty of things you can do to distract them when you’re not there. • Fill a sturdy treat ball with peanut butter, canned dog food, and small biscuits. It’s a good idea to use a few different types of food within the ball so that their interest doesn’t wane. • Set up a ‘treasure hunt’ by hiding some plain dog biscuits or dental chews around the house, or wherever they’re allowed to roam if you limit access to some rooms. • Buy an interactive dog toy that stimulates their brain and sparks interest on and off throughout the day. They’ll have to figure out how to get the small treat from underneath each puzzle, and most games like this incorporate various different types of puzzle to really get them thinking. • Rotate your dog’s toys each day so they don’t get bored having constant access to them all. You could even use small toys as a treasure hunt idea instead of, or as well as, hiding food.
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Finance
Dividend Taxation And Other Changes To Tax Laws in 2016/17 By Ann Haldon > 32.5% (for the higher rate band) > 38.1% (in the additional rate band) People with a low dividend income will see a reduction in their tax bill, but the new measures are likely to hit family-run small businesses the hardest.
A change to the dividend taxation laws is to be implemented from April 2016. Pension and ISA dividends will not be affected by the new regime and will remain free of tax, but the new dividend rules are likely to have an adverse effect on directors and shareholders of small incorporated companies. The new proposals will reportedly bring in an extra £2.54 billion in revenue for the 2016/17 tax year,�with smaller amounts continuing to bolster the public purse in future years. The changes are an effort by the government to equalise tax laws for those who run unincorporated businesses.
So why has the Treasury decided to overhaul the current system? The government is attempting to discourage tax-motivated incorporation, which means setting up a business as a limited company simply to enjoy a lower rate of tax on income. In the past, directors/ shareholders of a limited company have been able to take a small salary from their business, which attracted enough tax to maintain their entitlement to the state pension. The government’s objection, however, is that company profits are then used to extract a further dividend taxed at the much lower rate of 10%.
Here’s a summary of the changes to be introduced • A maximum annual Dividend Allowance of £5,000 is to come into force (after taking the personal allowance into account) • The existing 10% notional Dividend Tax Credit will be scrapped • Dividends over the £5,000 annual limit will be taxed at the following rates: > 7.5% on dividend income in the basic rate band
Strong objections from the business community With the inherent difficulties facing small businesses, fears have been expressed that the government is making it much harder for people in business to survive financially. This includes both individual contractors who have incorporated their businesses, and family-run companies. In fact, an online petition has been started, objecting to these new rules. Company directors/ shareholders say that the
rewards of low dividend taxation compensated for the long hours and risks they took when starting their business, and that their overall contribution to the economy needs to be more widely acknowledged by the government. Are there any other changes to UK taxation in the forthcoming financial year? Other announcements made in last year’s Budget include: • Pension tax relief changes - Restrictions on pension tax relief for those with an income of £150,000 or more will come into force from April 2016. A fixed rate of 33% will apply for all in the new tax year, regardless of the rate band. • Savings interest - Said to be an acknowledgement of recent poor returns for savers, George Osborne also announced in last year’s budget that savings interest of up to £1,000 will no longer be taxed. • Digital tax accounts - The ‘account’ will be similar to online banking in that details on how much is owed will be available to view at any time, and taxpayers will be able to make payments throughout the financial year rather than meeting a specific deadline. These are all significant changes to taxation laws in the UK, and are set to bring in considerable sums for the Treasury, but the new dividend tax rules seem to be attracting the most concern and criticism. �http://www.itcontracting.com/ new-dividend-tax-april-2016/
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Daniel Tingle & Craig Hamill running the London Marathon
Daniel's Story
Craig's Story
On April 24th 2016 I'm going to be taking part in Virgin London Marathon.
On the 24th April 2016 I will be running the Virgin London Marathon for the 3rd time (at the grand old age of 41) in aid of Coeliac UK, a charity close to my heart as my 6 year old daughter Isabelle has Coeliac Disease.
I wanted to raise money for a charity that were fantastic in supporting for my son and the whole family - Action Medical Research. In March 2014 my son Ethan who at the time was aged 8 suffered a Stroke. At the Time we were in complete shock really because we always believed a stroke is what an Adult would suffer with. Ethan had to have various scans and tests and lots of back and forth to Hospital for meetings with Consultants. We were then warned that Ethan could suffer a further episode and sure enough he suffered a second stroke under four weeks after the first stroke. Following the second episode we had to attend Bristol Hospital to see Neurologist's. There first initial thoughts were that Ethan had a defective nerve in his Brain, this turned out not to be the cause of Ethan's medical problems. So the doctors decided to look into Ethan's Heart. We had two Consultations with the heart Professor and his decision was to carry out a Bubble Study test to insure there wasn't an underlying Heart problem. This proved to be the cause because they found a block on the left side of Ethan's heart. Ethan has made a full recovery now and just has to have medication every night indefinitely. This was an extremely tuff time for Ethan and the whole family. From that moment onwards we were determined to raise as much awareness that Strokes do happen in young children not just Adults. I really do appreciate you reading my story and hopefully tell people about our story to spread awareness of Childhood Strokes. The Reason why I decided to raise money for Action Medical Research is because there are many unexplained child illness's and without there support,research and time a diagnosis would be harder to find. If you are able to help me reach my target it would be fantastic and I really would appreciate your support www.justgiving.com/Daniel-Tingle1 Page 36
Isabelle was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in June 2015. This is a lifelong autoimmune disease where she suffers from an adverse reaction to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Her immune system can mistakenly attack healthy tissue and damages the surface of the small intestines, disrupting her body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food. Typical symptoms range from diarrhoea and sickness, in particular, Isabelle suffers physically and emotionally, mainly with joint, leg and stomach pain, as well as anemia and fatigue. It took nearly 1 year to get Isabelle diagnosed and after several blood tests, appointments and a biopsy, her diagnosis was a relief, although met with sadness too. We have had to make many changes to her diet, which has not been easy, due to her having to try many new foods. It is particularly tricky when eating out or attending friends’ parties, as many cafes, restaurants and venues still do not cater for people with Coeliac disease. My mother in law also has Coeliac disease, as do a small number of children at Isabelle’s school, so I am on a mission to raise lots of awareness and undertake lots of fundraising events such as a Charity Race Night, Gluten Free Cake Sale, Holding an Allergy Awareness School Assembly (at Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy), Raffle, Leg Waxing, Selling Sweets and Car Washing. Coeliac UK have been a great support to us as a family and are also a great charity who campaign for better access to diagnosis, care and better access to food in/out of the home. Coeliac UK also research the nature of the disease and potential cures and provide expert and independent information, to help people manage their health and diet.
I appreciate your time in reading our story and if you want to help us achieve our target of £2500 then you can make a Justgiving donation (www.justgiving.com/ Craig-Hamill1). Isabelle and I would really appreciate your support.
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Catchphrases 1. The first three words of which famous movie catchphrase literally translate as "until the viewing"? 2. Which company was privatised in 1986, with adverts featuring the catchphrase "if you see Sid, tell him" being used to encourage individuals to buy shares? 3. In 2010 the BBC issued an apology to which TV presenter after Jon Culshaw poked fun at his weight on The Impressions Show using the catchphrase "I was fierce hungry, so I was"? 4. Which TV dating show features the catchphrase "No likey, no lightey"? 5. Who coined the catchphrases "say what you see" and "it's good, but it's not right" on the TV show Catchphrase? 6. What is the best known one-word catchphrase of the double act whose real names are Janet Tough and Ian Tough? 7. In 2011, who attempted to trademark a number of his catchphrases, including "duh, winning", "tiger blood", "rock star from Mars" and "I’m not bi-polar, I’m bi-winning"? 8. How did the TV character Daffyd Thomas refer to himself in his best known catchphrase? 9. Which cartoon character's catchphrase was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising slogan "A little dab'll do ya"? 10. Which famous character's best known catchphrase was originally written in a script as "annoyed grunt"?
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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen
Tiny kitchen spaces are often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all. And you can create a practical and attractive galley kitchen for very little money, writes Katherine Sorrell. PLANNING THE ROOM In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement between the cooker, sink and fridge. Each zone should be self-contained, with its own storage and worktop space, but it should also be easy to move between each one. Ensure this by drawing a floor plan with lines connecting each point on the triangle, and avoid placing obstructions between them. In theory the most efficient length for each side of the triangle is about two metres, but in practice the three work centres should not be uncomfortably close or too far apart. In a double galley, keep the sink and cooker on the same side, with the fridge opposite. You can’t create a triangle in a single galley, but its linear shape makes it easy to use as long as the line is
not too long. Aim for tall cupboards at one end, then the hob, and the maximum amount of worktop between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, a pull-out larder. EATING AND ENTERTAINING It’s always a good idea to fit in somewhere to eat and drink – perhaps a fold-down table, or a small dining table which extends for extra guests. Or, add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a worktop and tuck a couple of high stools underneath it. CHOOSING UNITS & WORKTOPS The trend is for mixing textures and colours in the kitchen, including metallics, marble and rough, tough industrial accents. Deep worktops and open shelving will update any sized kitchen but quality matters most. Cheaper carcasses are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs, which is fine for a budget option. But for a well-used, long-lasting kitchen, opt for plywood or MDF veneer, the thicker the better. Laminate worktops are the budget choice – choose high-pressure rather than low-pressure ones, as they’re more durable. Wooden worktops can be inexpensive, but avoid ones that are too
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cheap or too thin, especially next to a sink as they’ll just warp and buckle. Splashbacks are often made from the worktop material, though cheaper alternatives are ceramic tiles, tongue and groove painted with tough gloss, or a fashionable sheet of clear or coloured acrylic. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE WITH THESE IDEAS • Fit wall cupboards that go right up to the ceiling • Sliding doors are ideal as they don’t intrude into the room • ‘Magic’ corner cupboards (with mechanisms that let you access the back) let you fit more in • Wall-hung racking systems provide organisation but let you see what you’ve got • Pull-out shelving and slim drawers (e.g. in the plinth) add extra storage space • Internal fittings help organise cupboards • For appliances, choose multifunctional, compact, slimline, built-in and stacking versions • Reflective and/or transparent surfaces and pale colours make the room seem bigger • Base cabinets on legs or recessed plinths let you see more floor • Avoid visual confusion by sticking to ultra-plain cabinet fronts with either no handles or very discreet ones • Larger-than-average floor tiles make the floor seem larger Main Image:Make use of wall space, drawers, slim appliances and free-standing storage such as trolleys. Metod Grevsta kitchen, £47 for a 40x60cm base cabinet with shelves, Ikea, tel 020 3645 0000; www.ikea.co.uk.
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How We Beat the Favourite As Cheltenham's worldfamous Gold Cup meeting approaches I have chosen for this month's article a story which links the town, Cleeve Hill and Prestbury to the other side of the world. In 1847 a fourteen-year-old boy watched in excitement as horses and riders in Cheltenham's Grand Annual steeplechase flew past him through the fields on the lower slopes of Cleeve Hill around Prestbury. According to David Elder's well-researched book Literary Cheltenham, five years later the boy was himself riding. That boy was Adam Lindsay Gordon who became known as Australia's national poet. One of his most popular poems How We Beat the Favourite describes an imaginary race which seems to have been based on that early experience on the edge of Cheltenham in 1847. What is the story behind the poem? Although How We Beat the
Favourite only appeared in 1870 in Australia, it contains enough clues for us to relate it to the steeplechasing around Cheltenham. A clue lies in the first line: 'Aye squire', said Stevens, 'they back him at evens; The race is all over, bar shouting, they say; The Clown ought to beat her; Dick Neville is sweeter Than ever - he swears he can win all the way.' In all likelihood the reference was to George Stevens who lived on Cleeve Hill and who still remains the only jockey to have won five Grand Nationals. Was it also coincidence that the poet's main rival The Clown was the name of Stevens' hacking horse from which he fell to his death in Southam in 1871? Adam Lindsay Gordon clearly intended his race to be set in England, referring to racing at Warwick and Aintree with Abdelkadir, the first horse to
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have won the Aintree Grand National in consecutive years, 1850-51, named as a competitor in the chase. The poem gallops along at the breakneck speed of an actual race. As it progresses, most of the competitors fall by the wayside: The fourth fence, a wattle, floor'd Monk and Blue-bottle, The Drag came to grief at the blackthorn and ditch, The rails toppled over Redoubt and Red Rover, The lane stopped Lycurgus and Leicestershire Witch. She passed like an arrow Kildare and Cock Sparrow, And Mantrap and Mermaid refused the stone wall; And Giles on the Greyling came down at the paling, And I was left sailing, in front of them all. Finally his mount Iseult is left to race neck and neck with The Clown: A short prayer from Neville just reach'd me, 'The Devil,' He mutter'd - lock'd level the hurdles we flew. At the post it appears a dead heat but poetic licence creates a favourable conclusion; Aye! So ends the tussle – I knew the tan muzzle Was first though the ring men were yelling, Dead heat!' A nose I could swear by, but Clark said, 'The mare by A short head.' And that's how the favourite was beat. As many poets before and after him, Adam was a troubled soul. A restless school boy, he had two short spells in Cheltenham College. Aged
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nineteen he stole a horse so he could compete in the Berkeley Hunt Cup. Was this the main reason his father offered to finance his emigration to Australia in August 1853 at the age of twenty? On the day of his departure he offered to give up this promise of a new life when he proposed to an unsuspecting seventeen year old, Jane Bridges. Not surprisingly she refused! Arriving in Australia he failed as a mounted policeman, a horse breaker and even a Member of Parliament in South Australia. It was steeplechasing and poetry that brought him fame. But steeplechasing was dangerous and in 1868 and 1870 he suffered head injuries from heavy falls.
As a schoolboy Adam Lindsay Gordon lived for a short time in the house with the blue door in Priory Street in Cheltenham. A plaque by the door records this
These seem to have aggravated his tendency to bouts of depression and the final straw came when he felt he had no money to pay his publisher for the book of poems which included How We Beat the Favourite. The day after it was published, on 24th of June 1870 he walked out of his house and shot himself. Sadly it was only later that he came to be honoured as Australia's national poet. - by David Aldred
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WEDNESDAY
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Our landscape hides more than three thousand villages that have been abandoned over the centuries, their sites unnoticed and largely forgotten. Starting in the reign of King Stephen and ending with the 20th century, this one-hour illustrated talk tells the fascinating stories of some of these settlements. A suggested £5 donation in aid of the 'Saint Stephen's Roof Appeal would be gratefully received.
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Chicken in Red Wine Serves 4
Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes This is a quick, easy and flavoursome way to serve chicken. Use a full-bodied red wine such as a Burgundy for the best flavour, although there is no need to buy a really pricy one!
Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 225g button mushrooms • 200g shallots, peeled • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 300ml red wine • 200ml chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 1 bay leaf • 2tbsp cornflour • Sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish • Sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans, to serve
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown all over. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the button mushrooms and shallots to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute then return the chicken to the pan and stir in the red wine, stock, tomato puree and bay leaf. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken and onions are tender. Blend the cornflour and 2 tbsp water to a smooth paste then stir the paste into the pan. Simmer gently for further 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time, until the liquid has thickened. Serve with sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans and garnish with parsley sprigs.
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GIANT EASTER EGG RAFFLE The Cheltenham Lions Club is running an Easter Egg Raffle in support of their seaside holiday caravan and is asking local pubs and bars if they would be willing to take part. The caravan is adapted for disabled use and available for families who would not normally be able to go on a holiday due to illness and current circumstances. Some of the families who get to use the caravan are being recommended by the Acorns Children's Hospice, the James Hopkins Trust and Carers Gloucestershire. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards the running costs of the caravan. This exceeds ÂŁ4,000 per year. The club will provide the prize of a giant Easter Egg, a raffle board with sixty raffle slots and a money box for the takings. Each raffle entry will cost ÂŁ1.00. The draw will take place at a time to be agreed with the Pub. For more information please contact Ken Houghton on 01242 580980. Cheltenham Lions Club meets at 8pm at the Victory Club on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Meetings are short and very friendly. Anyone wishing to receive further information please call Peter Weir on 07973807159.
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mud, water and sweat on the way! For more information, times and prices visit: www.devilmudrun.com.
A day of celebration for our children, their parents and members of the wider community. We are hoping to have a celebration day and would very much like to share photos, stories, books, etc. of our school over the years. We would like to hear from past pupils and teachers too! Details of the event will be shared on the BCPA website: www.bishopscleeve.gloucs.sch.uk.
Orchid Society Show Saturday 5th March, 10.30am 4.00pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Glos GL3 2JH Large display of orchids by the Cheltenham Orchid Society and smaller displays by Bristol OS and South West OS; trade stands with orchids for sale by Burnham Nurseries and Laurence Hobbs, alpines for sale from Hoo House Nursery; resident Artist, information on orchid culture, potting demonstrations and re-potting service for visitors' orchids, GFGS stand, Glos Alpine Society stand and catering all day. Entry: £2.
Cate Cody - Jazz Concert Sunday 13th March, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Bring your own picnic, cafe tables provided ; tickets £15. For more information and tickets visit: www.jazzcats.co.uk
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Train Services The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT
The railway will be operating each Saturday and Sunday in March (blue timetable). On Saturday 19th March you can enjoy the return to service of an original Western Region English Electric class 37 locomotive D6948. Mid-week trains will start with the blue timetable on Wednesday 23rd March. Over Easter, from Good Friday 25th to Easter Monday 28th March trains will follow the red timetable. On Easter Monday 28th March there will be fun for all the family with the "Easter Eggspress" specials. After that it’s back to the blue timetable. For more information, prices and tickets visit: www.gwsr.com. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 4th March, 8pm - Midnight, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Rd, 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.
Churchdown Bookfair Sunday 6th March, 10am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, GL3 2JH
Gloucestershire‘s longest running independent book fair with dealers from all over the country. Come and browse 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments available; easy parking. Admission: 50p (children under 16 free), trade free entry from 9.30am with card. For more information visit: www. churchdownbookfair.wordpress.com
Devil Mud Run Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March, Stanley Pontlarge, Cheltenham, GL54 5HE A hardcore, hilly 8 kilometre course BCPA 50th Anniversary featuring over 31 obstacles that Celebrations makes you run across the open, rugged countryside and through the Friday 11th March, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy woods. You will encounter plenty Magazine of Please mention Cheltenham when responding to advertisers
The Festival Tuesday 15th - Friday 18th March, 10.00am - 6.00pm Cheltenham Racecourse
15th March: Champion Day; 16th March: Ladies Day; 17th March: St Patrick’s Thursday; 18th March: Gold Cup Day. Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup is one of the finest Jump Racing events in the country and THE must go to event for every racing fan. For more information, prices and tickets please visit: www.cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk. Cake & Crafts Sunday 20th March, 2.15pm - 4.15pm, Art Office, Unit 1 Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL Easter Felting - A relaxing afternoon of cake and crafts, coffee and conversation - for adults only. We provide an
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...events cont'd assortment of materials and some starting ideas and you enjoy the freedom to make something unique, away from the demands of everyday life. There's also plenty of time for tea, cofee and cake - and we clear up afterwards! Admission: £15.00. For more information visit: www. artplayground.org.uk or find Art Playground on Facebook. Contact Anna Poulton on 07747 032912 if you have any queries. Cheltenham Nearly New Sale of Children and Babygoods Sunday 20th March, 10.30am 12 Noon, The Reddings and District Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL516RF
Toys, clothes, prams, bikes and more for sale! For more information or to download a table booking form visit: www. cheltenhamnearlynewsale.co.uk or email cheltnearlynewsale@ gmail.com. Liane Carroll Concert Sunday 20th March, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Tickets: £15, available from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource. co.uk. For more information visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com Mad Hatter’s Easter Fun Day Sunday 27th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Egg-citing Easter themed Tea Party with the Mad Hatter. Fun trail in the gardens, flower crafts with ‘Flowers of Fun’, Mad Hatter’s Page 50
Easter Bonnet Competition. For more information visit: www. sudeleycastle.co.uk/event/eastersunday. The Terrace Café will also be open, selling tasty treats for all the family. The event is included with general admission. Easter Eggspress Monday 28th March Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Train Services, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Fun for all ages. Enjoy the train ride, have a go at the free Easter activity booklet, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in lots of Easter –themed activities. There will also be an Easter bonnet competition, so why not make an Easter bonnet and wear it on your visit to the railway. Free parking at Cheltenham Racecourse and Toddington Station. For more information visit: www.gwsr.com. Children’s Wednesday Tudor Twist Wednesday 30th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Good King Hal will perform ‘Henry’s Horrid History Shows’ and tell his audience all about the life and times of Henry VIII. Learn more about the Tudor ship, The Mary Rose, as they visit from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with their pop-up museum and activities, and meet and find out how rats, tarantulas, snails and frogs were ‘used’ in this time, from medicine to clothing, by a poor Tudor lad from Zoolab. Included with general admission. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 1st April, 8pm - Midnight Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Rd, 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.
Churchdown Bookfair Sunday 3rd April, 10.00am 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire‘s longest running independent book fair with dealers from all over the country. Come and browse 1000s of quality second hand and antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments available; easy parking. Admission: 50p (children under 16 free), trade free entry from 9.30am with card. For more information visit: www. churchdownbookfair.wordpress.com Cleeve Concerts Sundays, 3rd April – 17th April, Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU 3rd April: Barbara Dickson. 10th April: Martin Turner, ex Wishbone Ash. 17th April: Mari Wilson. Tickets available from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource.co.uk. For more information, visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com Children’s Wednesday Back to Nature Wednesday 6th April, 10.00am Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Forest School sessions by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust teaching children about the Sudeley wildlife and habitat. Included with general admission. For further details visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Christian Arts Festival Friday 8th April, 10.00am 13.00pm, The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 7SY Languages and cultural workshop for children and young people.
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Arts, songs, dance and drumming in a relaxed environment. Free entry. For more information visit: www.edufungloucestershire.com. Lost Villages in Gloucestershire and Beyond Wednesday 13th April, 7.00pm St Stephen’s Church, Tivoli Eric Williams will kindly be giving a wonderful one-hour illustrated presentation on the ‘Lost Villages in Gloucestershire and Beyond’, followed by drinks and nibbles. A suggested donation of £5 towards the ‘St Stephen’s Roof Appeal’ would be gratefully received on the evening. To find out more please call Natalie Norman on 01242 573 508 or email natalienorman2014@gmail. com. The 'St Stephen's Roof Appeal' has been set up to raise vital funds to safeguard and repair the beautiful grade II* listed Church. Urgent works have been identified in a recent fiveyear Quinquennial Inspection Report and will include the replacement of thousands of roof tiles, a complete overhaul of the rainwater system, and seriously damaged downpipe, re-pointing and much more. Cake & Crafts Sunday 17th April, 2.15pm 4.15pm, Art Office Cheltenham, Unit 1 Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL Stitching and Crochet - A relaxing afternoon of cake and crafts, coffee and conversation - for adults only. We provide an assortment of materials and some starting ideas and you enjoy the freedom to make something unique, away from the demands of everyday life. There's also plenty of time for tea, cofee and cake - and we clear up afterwards! Admission: £15.00. For more information visit: www.artplayground.org.uk or find
Art Playground on Facebook. Contact Anna Poulton on 07747 032912 if you have any queries. Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 17th April, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD
Leap for LINC Family Fun Day Sunday 24th April Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH Fun and entertainment for all the family: Vintage cars, Harley Davidson bikes, stalls, fun fair, wine bar, BBQ and much more. Come along and watch the charity bungee jumpers. For more information visit: www.lincfund.org.
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The Annual Prescott Bike Festival is a ‘Must Go To’ event for all motorcycling fans. Lots of on track action, a large display of rare historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music, and great entertainment. All proceeds go to support the Blood Bikes. Advance Tickets: £12; On the gate: £15; Under 16’s: free. For more information, or to book tickets, please visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk. Spring Grand Sale Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd April, 9.30am- 5.00pm; Saturday 23rd April until 5:30pm; Sunday 24th April, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Tickets: £5 from UK Grand Sales: www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/SpringGrand-Sale-Sudeley-Castle. aspx?id=38 Christian Arts Festival Saturday 23rd April, 10.00am - 13.00pm, St Andrew’s Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1SP Languages and cultural workshop for children and young people. Arts, songs, dance and drumming in a relaxed environment. Free entry. For more information visit: www.edufungloucestershire.com.
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-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-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. Churchdown Craft & Produce Market Saturday 19th March & 30th April, 12.00pm - 1.00pm, St John’s Church, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB Over 20 quality handmade craft and produce stalls. Refreshments available, admission free.
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