Cheltenham Magazine Mar15

CHELTENHAM MAGAZINE www.cheltenham-magazine.co.uk

March 2015

Five pages of LOCAL EVENTS!

Inside this issue Puzzles &Crosswords

Listings & Local Businesses & much more!

LOCAL EVENTS Martin Lewis

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Local History

A Long Forgotten Race Meeting...

HOME & INTERIORS

240 YEARS IN THE CITY AND WE’RE STILL THINKING LIKE BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS We are perhaps one of the industry’s best kept secrets and to this end we’d like to share some of our secrets with you.

Call Pamela Reid, Executive Director and Head of Bristol on 0117 927 3377 or visit www.quiltercheviot.com

Investors should remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up.

Quilter Cheviot Limited is registered in England with number 01923571. Quilter Cheviot Limited is a member of the London Stock Exchange and authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

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March issue Dear Reader, Spring is almost here, the daffodils have arrived early, and March is a special month in Cheltenham.

The arrival of thousands of Festival-goers into town is always a welcome sight as our pubs, hotels, bed & breakfasts and local businesses all benefit from the increase in trade.

Mother's day is on the 15th March, so wishing all Mums a happy Mother's Day from Cheltenham Magazine!

This month also has Comic Relief with Red Nose Day - if you are doing something special for the day please send us your selfies and photos and we can post them on our Facebook page or even feature them in our next issue where space allows.

In this month's issue we have a whopping five pages of local Events - if you are holding an event and would like it published in the next issue, just email Anne at office@glosdirectories. co.uk. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us to send in your March events!

Vicky

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LEWIS Pay less to get more These cold dark days of winter leave many dreaming of summer. Yet don’t let travel lust destroy your wallet. Most people book holidays in the early months of the year, so if you’re jet set on tripping abroad this year, here’s my top tips on how to use the web to pay less to get more.

Slash flight costs using the RIGHT comparison. Unlike package holidays with scheduled flights, leaving it until the last minute means prices rocket. So make sure you’re booking in advance and use the right site for the job.

- Cheapest price on normal flights: Here, just use a flight comparison site. I like www.kayak.co.uk (for gizmos), www.skyscanner.net (for ease), and www.travelsupermarket.com (for breadth).

- Check cheap charter flights comparisons too: If you’re flying to a traditional package holiday destination, like Majorca, you should also check for spare capacity being sold on tour operators' own flights. The comparisons that include these ‘charter flights’ are www.travelsupermarket.com, www.avro.co.uk and www.flightsdirect.com.

- Find the perfect time to book: Use the Flight Insight tab on comparison site www.momondo.co.uk, eg, on average 59 days ahead is the perfect time to book, but it varies by destination, so worth a check.

Flight booking - the clever stuff to cut costs. Once you've found the cheapest price via a comparison, if you want to push harder, you need to get clever.

- Book the wrong date trick. Easyjet's Flexifares let you switch dates by a few weeks without paying more. So bag cheap term-time flights, then swap for your chosen school holiday dates. One of my users saved £700 on her family's break, yet there are pros and cons. Full step-by-step in www.mse.me/easyjet.

- The codeshare trick. Sometimes two or more airlines sell the same flights and booking via one partner is cheaper, eg, a United flight from Birmingham to New York can be cheaper via Lufthansa.

- Ethnic travel agents trick. If you're going somewhere with a big UK ethnic or immigrant community, check out niche travel agents catering to them. Eg, London's Shepherd's Bush has some Caribbean specialists, or the Jewish Chronicle advertises cheap flights to Israel.

- The credit card flight freebie trick. You can get a 'free' Flybe flight anywhere or a BA European flight (you pay taxes) just by signing up to a fee-free credit card, and doing normal spending on it. For a full list of freebies see www.mse.me/ccfreebies.

Cut the price for your hotel room. Forget the star system. There's no world standard and it's often about facilities, not quality. To find the hotel you want to stay at read reviews on the ubiquitous www.tripadvisor.co.uk, but always ignore the best and worst 10%. Check comparison sites, both www.trivago.co.uk and www.travelsupermarket.com allow you to see who's selling your hotel room for less.

Then also be aware there are commonly promo codes available for the big hotel booking sites which can cut your costs by a further 15% for a full list of current ones see www.mse.me/hotelsales.

Tricks to uncover 5-star hotels at 3-star prices. If you've time to play and want the really big discounts, then there are two naughty (but legal) routes.

- Uncover secret hotels. www.lastminute.com sells secret hotels at big discounts, where you know the star rating, description and rough location, but aren't told the name till you've paid. Yet by cutting and pasting key words into google then matching up the ‘ratings’ you can uncover them before you book – full step by step in www.mse.me/secrethotels.

- HUGE discounts with the Priceline bidding loophole. www.priceline.com is a huge US booking site (it works for some European cities too). The trick is fiddly, but devastatingly lucrative as forumite 5*dealhunter found: "Got the 5* Renaissance Barcelona Hotel for £59 a night for 3 nights instead of £310 - a saving of 81%." If you’ve got 30 minutes to try it see my instructions at www.mse.me/priceline.

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Frederick Winnen decided to bring the business to Cheltenham shortly before the war. The company has evolved to meet changing market needs, wholesalers to the trade and now specialist retailers. Once our secondary location was seen as a disadvantage, now it offers an advantage of parking and lower costs which are passed on to our customers in the form of best value furnishings in the area.

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Cheltenham Challenge and encourage readers of the Cheltenham Magazine to actively get involved in Cheltenham’s Charity Running Festival on the 21st June 2015.

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by Pippa Greenwood The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall.

Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving.

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring.

If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade if you can. Nearby wall-shrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced).

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Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good.

Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential. Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.

Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well.

Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning redemption through music, and their dramatic escape from the Nazis is well-known.

It’s also common knowledge that the movie and the 1959 Rodgers & Hammerstein stage musical on which it was based, played fast and loose with Maria’s memoir of the family’s career. It overdramatized and oversweetened – a string of directors actually turned the picture down as too sugary before Robert Wise (who had just won two Oscars for West Side Story) took it on.

But Maria’s best-selling 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, seems to have been just as sanitised.

The Von Trapp family stars in the Sound Written after Georg’s death at of Music theatrical, pictured outside the the suggestion of a publicist, it theatre in Helen, Georgia, USA. portrays the family as political refugees who had to flee when On March 2nd 1965 the highest- Georg’s principled refusal of grossing musical film of all a commission in the German time opened in New York. Four navy antagonised Austria’s weeks later, on 29th March, it Nazi rulers. But the story is so opened in London. It went on to doctored, so full of omissions win five Oscars including Best and ambiguities, that it leaves Picture and Best Director. It was room for a very different and The Sound of Music, and it’s much darker narrative. been an evergreen for 50 years.

Georg (a World War I The story of blossoming love submariner) was asked to between frosty, aristocratic help the Nazis create their Austrian widower Georg von U-boat fleet, but before Hitler’s Trapp and the free-spirited takeover of Austria in March governess of his seven 1938, not after; he rejected it children, Maria, the family’s not on principle but because his

troupe was hitting the big time.

And refusal caused the family no problems – they were even introduced to Hitler himself, who was a fan.

The dramatic escape portrayed in the film never happened – they simply went off on a scheduled concert tour of America, where they got good reviews and $1,000 a show.

The von Trapps departed the USA in March 1939, played some dates in Sweden, and went home. The outbreak of war found them on tour in Norway: faced either with going back to an almost certain call-up or defecting to America and keeping the troupe going, Georg opted for New York. Not so much self-sacrificing antiNazi as self-serving impresario.

One could dig more dirt. But even if it were true, does it matter?

Macbeth isn’t diminished as art by Shakespeare’s misrepresentation of his subject; and once you get past the sugar-coating, what really matters about the Sound of Music is the glorious Rodgers & Hammerstein score, their last and surely their best.

And if your heart doesn’t swell when Julie Andrews bursts into the opening line of the title song, then you have no heart.

On 6th March 1965

, Margaret Dumont, died aged 82. She was the greatest straightwoman in the history of cinema and the butt of Groucho Marx’s cruellest witticisms (“You’re fighting for this woman’s honour, which is more than she ever did!”). A trained opera singer, she became a Broadway star in the early 1920s and found herself cast in a Marx Brothers revue, The Cocoanuts, in 1925. Between 1925 and 1941 she played the blue-blooded but none-too-bright matron in six Marx Brothers movies and also starred opposite other comedy giants of the era including Abbot & Costello, Laurel & Hardy and WC Fields.

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Shoppers can enjoy free afternoon parking during race week Parking in all council run car parks will be free of charge every afternoon, from 1pm onwards during Cheltenham race week.

From Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 2015 inclusive, visitors can enjoy the town centre for even longer thanks to the free parking.The initiative hopes to encourage shoppers to visit the town during Cheltenham’s Gold Cup festival and to show support for the festival as well as for local retailers and businesses.

Car parks allowing free parking after 1pm each day from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 2015 are: Bath Parade Bath Terrace Cheltenham Walk Commercial Street Coronation Square High Street Regent Arcade Rodney Road Royal Well Sherborne Place St Georges Road St James Street Town Centre East (formerly Grosvenor Terrace) West End It is hoped that motorists, on average, will save around £3 per day on parking during this time.

Councillor Andrew McKinlay, cabinet member for built environment said: “Cheltenham benefits greatly during race week, it’s a great atmosphere and visitors love coming here. But we do recognise that it can be a quiet time in the town centre and we hope that the free parking will encourage those who aren’t watching the races to come and enjoy what the retailers and businesses have to offer.”

Kevan Blackadder, the town’s business partnership manager added: “There are several hours of the day during the afternoons in race week when racegoers are packing out Prestbury Park. It means it’s a great time for locals to head into town and enjoy our shops. With 14 different car parks in this free parking offer, it makes great sense to take advantage. We’re delighted the initiative has been launched to help both our retailers and shoppers.”

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Nominations are now open for the 2015 Cheltenham Medal of Honour.The medal recognises the worthwhile voluntary contribution that some of the borough’s local residents have made to their communities.

The nominations are considered by an independent panel and all information is treated on a confidential basis. The award is presented during the Inauguration of the Mayor ceremony which will be held in June.

David Richards won the award last year for services to the community.

Cllr Simon Wheeler, mayor, says: “Nominating your local hero for this medal is a great way to say thank you publicly for the hard and valuable work they have done. I’d like to urge our residents to think about people they know that deserve this award, and send in their nominations right away.”

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Home & Interiors Look Back In Nostalgia

By Katherine Sorrell

paint, or else push the boat out and go for floral wallpaper.

A hand-block printed effect, in a palette of light, bright and cheery colours, is particularly effective. For bathrooms and kitchens, painted tongue and groove panelling or white beveledged tiles (laid in a brick bond pattern) work especially well.

Do you yearn for the charming styles of the past? For the pretty patterns and jolly colours, the homemade accessories, the simple good looks that made a home really homely? Then read on for interiors expert Katherine Sorrell’s look at nostalgic style.

Take a look at your floors for a first step towards nostalgic style. Plain or painted wooden boards are ideal, with flatwoven rugs for extra warmth where necessary, though neutral carpets or naturalfibre coverings are a good alternative, while you could opt for stone tiles in hallways or kitchens. On the walls, you might keep things plain and simple with while or off-white

Furniture can be really inexpensive –you might pick something up at a local auction or even a second-hand shop for next to nothing. Look for sturdy, useful pieces in a timeless style, made from pine, oak or Lloyd Loom. Anything too dark or heavy looking can be painted – though make sure it is not too massive and overbearing in the room. Don’t expect perfection: knocked corners or faded upholstery may even enhance the overall look, while mismatching pieces aren’t too much of a problem provided they fit into the overall aesthetic.

Textiles are often the key to getting nostalgic style just right. Think plain fabrics combined with ticking stripes, gingham, spots and florals – spriggy or else big, blowsy blooms. Don’t aim for over-coordination; instead, a range of complementary colours and patterns gives a suitably eclectic effect. Natural fabrics (such as cotton, linen and wool) are nicest, in a range of weights and effects, such as tweed, canvas, muslin or sateen. Remnants, if you’re good with a sewing machine, can be run up into all sorts of lovely items. Window

treatments, for example, are a doddle – just a pair of gathered curtains – while leftovers can quickly be made into cushion covers. Patchwork quilts, of course, are simply perfect in the bedroom, as are Welsh blankets and satin eiderdowns, while knitting and crochet (especially granny squares) are essential ingredients in virtually any room.

Displays of pretty accessories can be the making of this look, whether it’s spongeprinted ceramics, pressed glass, blue-and-white crockery or enamelware. Modern reproductions are easy to find and not expensive, but more fun can be had in seeking out just the right original bits and bobs, from storage jars to aprons, cut-glass jugs to wooden kitchen utensils, whether it’s at a vintage fair, charity shops or your local car boot sale. Think dressers piled with pretty crockery, a stack of biscuit tins on a shelf or laceedged towels in the bathroom.

Add woven baskets, metal buckets, vintage milk bottles, bristle brushes, some lengths of bunting, even old books such as orange Penguin classics or Ladybird children’s stories; and finish things off with some informal arrangements of native flowers tucked into jam jars or informal jugs or vases. The result? You have transformed yesterday’s pleasures into today’s delightful treasures.

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local history

A Long-Forgotten Race Meeting

As the month of March is synonymous with the Cheltenham Festival I have been searching the archives for a topical item for this month‘s Magazine. I hope you will enjoy the following story as much as I have enjoyed researching it; the Cheltenham race meeting of 1855.

Readers with good memories might remember my article on one of Cheltenham‘s earliest race meetings, held on Cleeve Hill in June 1820, as an integral part of the spa‘s summer season. These races came to an end in 1842 when they were replaced by a Grand Annual Steeplechase held in the spring at various locations around the town, including Prestbury Park. This formed part of the Rosehill estate which was bought in 1853 by Charles Dodson. He was obviously no race goer, for in January 1855 he banned all racing on his land. What a disaster for the racing community! But it responded swiftly and planned to return to Cleeve Hill, with the memory of well-contested races across the open downland of the common. Dates of the meeting were fixed for Thursday and Friday 28th and 29th June and subscription lists were opened, principally to make the prize money worthwhile. The committee needed prestigious patrons and the Duke of Beaufort and

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Captain Francis Berkeley were invited to be the stewards. £20 was paid to the freeholders of Bishop‘s Cleeve for the privilege of racing on their common land.

Finally, what of the races themselves? Five were planned each day, with the most valuable Gloucestershire Stakes on Thursday and the Captain Berkeley Cheltenham Handicap on Friday being the main contests.

The scenes on the hill must have brought the memories flooding back as a temporary grandstand, booths, sideshows, refreshment tents and stalls were set up, but there was also a modern twist; the Great Western Railway organised a race special from Swindon to Cheltenham.This must have been the very first race special ever run to Cheltenham although, unlike today, the punters had to make their own way from the station, near St James‘ Square, to the top of Cleeve Hill. Carriages went the long way round by Whittington, but for those who could not afford them, the same long dusty climb through Prestbury had not changed! Enterprising inhabitants in Prestbury set up beer stalls along the route to help them on their way.They must have been particularly welcomed in the hot and sultry weather on the Thursday.

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fields were thin, with only five running in the Gloucestershire Stakes. Nevertheless it was an exciting finish when Mr Gulliver‘s Collingwood at 5-2 defeated the favourite, Lord John Scott‘s Le Juif, backed at 5-4. The second day was poorly-attended; the crowds were “anything but numerous or fashionable” according to the Gloucester Chronicle. Even the main race, the Cheltenham Handicap, lacked any excitement and proved to be a “one-horse race”; Mr Powell‘s Redemption winning easily from a field of seven. Neither steward turned up.

Sadly for the promoters, there was no escaping the fact that the races had been a disappointment. The glory days had not been recaptured and there was to be no repeat. So why was this? It was not just the inconvenient location; Cheltenham was no longer “the merriest sick resort on earth”, for it had become a more sober and restrained town; some would say largely from the influence of the Reverend Francis Close. In addition, steeplechasing was inherently more exciting and unpredictable than flat racing

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March 11th is National No Smoking Day and there is everincreasing evidence about the damage smoking can do to you: • The health problems: cancers (lung, larynx, lips, tongue, throat, oesophagus, stomach, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, testicles, cervix), emphysema, angina, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy, liver damage, high blood pressure, circulation problems and gangrene leading to amputation, hair loss, hearing loss, glue ear, eye irritation, cataracts, gum disease, blindness, loss of sense of smell, osteoporosis, impotence, deformed or low mobility sperm, reduced fertility, miscarriage, low birthweight babies and premature aging.

• You risk causing all these diseases in those you love.

Smoking around them increases their risk of lung cancer by 24% and heart disease by 25%. Children’s under-developed immune systems and faster breathing make them particularly vulnerable. Smoke toxins linger in a smoker’s breath and for two hours in the air, so smoking in another room

Helping You Quit Withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, irritability, insomnia, headache, depression, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and constipation usually peak 24 hours after your last cigarette, before easing off over 2-4 weeks.

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Counselling/Addiction Groups Local advisers from the NHS Stop Smoking Service can offer support, and you’re four times more likely to quit with their help. Visit http://www.nhs.uk/ smokefree/help-and-advice/localsupport-services-helplines or ask your GP. Nicotine Replacement Therapy NRT can help you defeat nicotine addiction gradually, without those other toxic cigarette ingredients: benzene and acetone (solvents); cadmium (used in batteries); cyanide and arsenic (well-known poisons); formaldehyde (dead body preserver); tar; ammonia; shellac and carbon monoxide (which sticks to your blood, robbing you of oxygen and straining your heart).

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Cake and Bake Hot Cross Buns Home-made hot cross buns are easy to make so why not give them a go? Serve warm from the oven, split and spread with orange flavoured butter for the ultimate Easter treat!

Ingredients: • 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting • � tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • 55g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easy blend or fast action dried yeast • 300ml milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg • 150g dried mixed fruit

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1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot.

Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

4. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the dried fruit. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet, leaving about 2cm space around each bun.

6. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.

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Councillor Chris Coleman, cabinet member for clean and green environment, said: “When we have a clear out, it’s always tempting to put everything into a bag and take it to the tip for landfill.The reality is that lots of items could be saved from disposal and recycled if people know what the alternatives are.”

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Finance Pensions Rules are Changing: What You Need to Know

By Ann Haldon www.cornerstonewebcontent.com If you’re confused by drawdown, annuity, tax wrappers and pots, you are definitely not alone. It sometimes feels like politicians are being deliberately obtuse - why don’t they use plain English when talking about pensions so we all know where we stand on this important issue?

Although other choices are available, including property or stocks and shares, saving into a private pension does offer the following tax advantages: • The government pays tax relief on your payments • You’re not taxed on the money in your pension pot (up to certain limits) • At pension age you can withdraw a percentage of your pension as a tax-free lump sum But what about the State Pension – won’t that provide the income I need in retirement?

State Pension rules are set to change from 2016 when a weekly flat rate will be introduced. These are some of the new rules, should you reach State Pension age on or after April 6th 2016: • The full pension amount will be a minimum of £148.40 per week (the actual amount to be decided upon in late 2015) • At least 10 qualifying years

are needed to receive the new State Pension • The total number of qualifying years for eligibility has increased from 30 to 35 Auto enrolment Auto enrolment is new legislation that obliges employers to offer eligible employees a workplace pension. The new scheme, which was introduced in October 2012, is being rolled out to include all UK employers

by February 2018.

Currently, if you earn a minimum annual salary of £10,000, are aged between 22 years and the State Pension age, and work under a contract of employment in the UK, you are entitled to automatic enrolment on a workplace pension.

New legislation regarding annuities Until recently, when you retired you had no other option but to use your pension fund to buy an annuity. Annuities provide you with a fixed income for life, and even though the legislation has now changed, this product may still offer the most stable income for you in retirement.

The 2014 Budget saw changes to pension legislation. From 2015 you will not be forced to buy an annuity with your pension fund, but can use the money in other ways. As a general rule, people choose the ‘income drawdown’ option, an

annuity, or a mixture of the two.

What is income drawdown?

Income drawdown is an alternative to buying an annuity.

You buy stocks, shares and other investments and take a regular income by cashing them in over time, with 25% of each ‘drawdown’ being tax-free.

If you are not risk averse and you have a larger pension pot of £100,000 or more, the rewards can be greater.

Income drawdown is a complicated option with high fees and charges, and it will not be right for everybody, but there is a middle-ground that offers the security of an annuity with a little more flexibility.

An investment-linked annuity There are two types of investment-linked annuity: • Unit-linked: these depend on the performance of stocks, shares and other investments • With-profits: these retain part of your return in highperforming years for use if investment performance declines Charges and fees for pension products can be high, and serve to reduce the overall value of your fund. That’s why you need the advice and guidance of a professional financial expert to cut through the jargon, clearly explain what you are buying, and tell you the true cost of the product.

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Businesses to be consulted on major town centre improvement plans The Cheltenham Business Partnership is delighted to announce a major consultation with local businesses on the possible creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in the town centre.

The consultation will see hundreds of businesses being invited to take part in a survey to assess their appetite for the introduction of a plan of major improvements aimed at improving business performance in the town.

Businesses will be asked to identify the priority projects that they consider would boost trade and to outline whether they would support the creation of a BID as the vehicle to achieve this, requiring them to vote to pay a small additional sum on their annual Business Rates.

BIDs are considered to be the leading model of Management & Development of Town & City Centres, with almost 200 currently operating across the United Kingdom and it is expected that a Cheltenham BID would generate upwards of £350,000 per year to promote and add to the vitality of the town, thus increasing footfall and business within the BID location.

The survey will begin on 2nd March and run until 27th March and businesses will have the opportunity to

participate either online at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/CheltenhamBID or via written forms, with the results of the survey forming part of an overall assessment of the feasibility of a BID in Cheltenham, which reports back to the Business Partnership in May. Martin Quantock, who has been retained by the Cheltenham Business Partnership for the purpose of managing the Cheltenham BID Feasibility Project said: “The development of a BID in Cheltenham represents an enormous opportunity for town centre businesses, although we need to establish their willingness for such a project at every step of the way. We are therefore initially urging as many businesses as possible to spare less than 5 minutes to tell us what they think.”

John Forward, Centre Director of the Regent Arcade Shopping Centre and Chair of the Cheltenham Business Partnership said: “In these times of tough competition, it’s important for Cheltenham to maintain its leading position in the region.

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Term of agreement 48 months 47 monthly payments £219.51 On the road cash price* £18,403.12 Customer deposit £1,325.00 Retailer deposit contribution £925.00 MINI UK deposit contribution £750.00 Total deposit £3,000.00 Option to purchase fee^ £1.00 Optional final payment^ £5,872.54 Total amount payable £19,190.51 Total amount of credit £15,403.12 Rate of interest 1.9% Fixed Representative 1.9% APR

MINI Select finance example including optional 17” Conical Spoke Alloys, Chrome Line Exterior and MINI tlc** (MINI 5 years/50,000 miles service pack).

Term of agreement 48 months 47 monthly payments £240.49 On the road cash price* £19,823.12 Customer deposit £1,600.00 Retailer deposit contribution £1,000.00 MINI UK deposit contribution £400.00 Total deposit £3,000.00 Option to purchase fee^ £1.00 Optional final payment^ £6,377.76 Total amount payable £20,681.79 Total amount of credit £16,823.12 Rate of interest 1.9% Fixed 1.9% APR

We can offer you £500 customer loyalty in addition to the above if you’re an existing BMW/MINI/Motorrad owner and purchase with a MINI Select finance agreement (T&Cs apply).

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Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Range: Urban 26.4–67.3 (10.7–4.2). Extra Urban 44.8–80.7 (6.3–3.5).

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Cotswold Cheltenham and Cotswold Gloucester are credit brokers and not lenders.

Finance examples are based on MINI Select agreements for the models stated, a MINI Cooper Coupé with optional 17” Conical Spoke Alloys, Chrome Line Exterior, MINI tlc and a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 3.66p per mile; and MINI Cooper Roadster with optional 17” Conical Spoke Alloys, Chrome Line Exterior and MINI tlc, a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 3.94p per mile. *On the road cash price includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Option to purchase fee and optional final payment payable at the end of the agreement if you decide to purchase the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and vehicle condition charges may be payable if you return the vehicle. **MINI tlc provides scheduled service cover for the length of your agreement for 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) at MINI Service Authorised Workshops, maintenance items (e.g. tyres, brake pads and 2nd brake fluid change) not covered and not transferable to another vehicle. See mini.co.uk for full MINI terms. All prices are correct at time of publication 18.02.15 and are subject to change without notice.

Retail customers only. Finance is subject to status and available subject to over 18s in the UK (not The Channel Islands or The Isle of Man). Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Advertised finance is provided by MINI Financial Services, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UF. Offers available on orders placed between 26.02.15 and 31.03.15 and registered by 31.03.15. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Cotswold Motor Group trading as Cotswold Cheltenham and Cotswold Gloucester commonly introduce customers to MINI Financial Services. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.

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SPADES IN THE GROUND Work has started on Cotswold Motor Group new flagship BMW/MINI/ Motorrad Retail Centre, Grovefield Way in Cheltenham. Picture shows Cotswold Motor Group partner Peter Harris (left), Kevin Davidson Retailer Development Director BMW UK (centre) and Andrew Hulcoop Cotswold Motor Group partner (right).

Andrew Hucoop quotes: “It’s taken a lot of time and planning but we finally have a spade in the ground. As you can see from the artist’s impression the facility promises to be stunning. Four stories high and designed especially to provide an environment where our customers can explore the BMW, MINI and Motorrad ranges with ease and in comfortable surroundings. Located off Grovefield Way in Cheltenham, close to the A40, we’ll be easy to find and convenient for our existing customers. And there will be generous customer parking. Should all go to plan, we hope to be welcoming customers in around 12 months."

Kevin Davidson quotes "This will be a flagship site for the BMW Group, displaying as it will a very large number of our new BMW and MINI vehicles and products, as well as our

BMW Motorrad motorcycles.The local planning officials wanted us to create a landmark site between Gloucester and Cheltenham, and if you look at the designs, I’m sure you will agree that this has been achieved in full measure. Outside of the Greater London area, this will be one of the largest BMW and MINI Centres in the UK.We are delighted that, together with our valued franchise partners the Cotswold Group, we have been able to establish a single efficient site to cater for our Customers in the wider Cheltenham and Gloucester area. I would invite people to come to the new facility as soon as it is opened, to enjoy not only our products, but the whole experience – we support Cotswold in making this a destination site to enjoy. Cotswold are one of the Leaders in enhancing the retail experience within the automotive world and this new site will allow them to showcase some excellent processes."

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What's On in Mar/Apr Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Ongoing until Sun 15 March, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm Nature In Art, Wallsworth Hall,Twigworth, GL2 9PA A fantastic national touring exhibition showcasing the best photography of wildlife from around the world. As one of the very first venues outside of London to be selected to host the exhibition this is an exciting opportunity for visitors to see some truly amazing photography. For more information call 01452 731422 or visit www.nature-in-art.org.uk Poetry Afternoon Friday 6 Mar 2015, 4pm - 6pm The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4UG

An afternoon of romantic poetry.

Tickets: £10.00 per person. Price includes poetry recital and a cream tea or a glass of wine. For more information call 01242 862352.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College Spring Concert Friday 6 March, 7.30pm Pittville Pump Room Cheltenham Ladies’ Collge returns to Pittville Pump Room for its annual Spring Concert.This year’s programme features senior music scholars playing movements from Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto, the BrahmsViolin Concerto, Vivaldi’s Concerto for FourViolins and DvoráksWaldesruhe for Cello and Orchestra.The College Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by CLC’s Director of Music, Dominic Hawley.

Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 6 March, 8pm-12am Cheltenham Civil Service Club,Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Over 30s disco on the first Friday of

every month. All types of music played from the 50s to the present day - disco, jive, motown, rock n roll etc. Friendly group, all welcome. Dress code is small casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.

Cheltenham College Preparatory School Open Morning Saturday 7 March, 9.30am Cheltenham College Preparatory School, Thirlestaine Road, GL53 7AB Prospective pupils and their parents can come to the prestigious Cheltenham Prep for the opportunity to explore everything the independent school has to offer. Providing excellent education and encouragement for pupils aged three to 13, the Prep School boasts a broad curriculum, unbeatable facilities and outstanding teaching. Admission: Free of charge. For more information call 01242 522697.

Open Morning at St. Edward’s Preparatory School Sat 7 March, 9.30am - 12.30pm St. Edward’s Preparatory School, London Road, Charlton Kings, GL52 6NR Join the teaching staff, headmaster and pupils of St Edward’s Preparatory School for a host of activities, and discover what the school has to offer. For more information call 01242 538900.

Dean Close School Open Morning Saturday 7 March & 16 May Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, GL51 6HE Families from Gloucestershire and beyond can get a taste for everything the prestigious Dean Close School has to offer; tour the Senior, Prep and PrePrep schools, chat to staff and pupils, hear from the headmaster, and enjoy an informal drinks and buffet reception.

Please contact the Admissions team on 01242 258044 for more information.

Come and Hear Choruses from ‘Israel in Egypt’(Handel) Saturday 7 March, 7.30 pm Christ Church, Cheltenham GL50 2JH Musica Vera, Conductor David Dewar with Musica Vera Camerata. Tickets at the door: £5.00. Proceeds to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice and The Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. This concert follows a Come and Sing Day. Interested singers please call 01242 517258.

Music for Youth Regional Festival Saturday 7 March, 12pm & Sunday 8 March, 11am

CheltenhamTown Hall Over 1,000 young musicians perform as part of the world’s largest youth music festival, Music for Youth. Support and listen to some of the finest young musicians from Gloucestershire and beyond. A full timetable of groups performing will be published close to the event at www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk.

Cleeve Community Cake Sale for Comic Relief Sun 8 March, 2pm - 4.30pm The Tithe Barn Huge range of homemade cakes, kid’s

activities including crafts, face painting and biscuit decorating, children’s entertainment and performances from local choirs including members from the BCPA choir.The grand raffle features prizes donated by local businesses, plus a fantastic Showstopper Cake raffle and recipe book tombola.The return of the Victoria sponge competition (£2 per entry) being judged by Bishops Cleeve WI will be joined this year by a Kids Bake-off competition (£1 per entry) with four decorated fairy cakes. Entry to the sale will be £1 inc hot drink for adults & kids 20p inc squash. For full competition entry details please visit our Facebook page (Cleeve Community Cake Sale for Comic Relief) or email cleevecommunitycakesale @hotmail.co.uk Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening Sunday 8 March, 6pm Cheltenham Racecourse Get the lowdown, hear from some champion jockeys and find out who’s tipped to win at The Festival 2015, in a preview evening featuring a panel of experts being held at The Centaur.

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...events cont'd from p39 news from Ireland, and journalist and punter Mark Howard.What’s more, Hayley O’Connor from Ladbrokes will be providing up-to-date odds for all the races, as well as exclusive special offers that will only be available on the evening.Tickets cost £6 in advance.

Cheltenham Festival & Gold Cup Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 March, Gates open at 10.30am, First race: 1.30pm, Last race: 5.15pm Cheltenham Racecourse

Encompassing the internationallyrenowned Cheltenham Gold Cup, the four-day event will see more than 25 races take place, with almost £600 million being bet on some of the world’s finest race horses as they speed around Cheltenham Racecourse’s Old Course, New Course and Cross Country Steeplechase Course.Ticket prices range between £22 and £79 per day in advance, or £35 and £95 on the day, with packages and group discounts available. Tuesday 10: Champion Day; Wednesday 11: Ladies Day; Thursday 12: St Patrick’s Thursday; Friday 13: Cheltenham Gold Cup Day Cheltenham Festival celebrations Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 March The Brewery Cheltenham The Brewery promises to be party central during the Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup 2015.There will be live music from a fantastic line-up of bands including Irish folk band The Dublin Jacks (5pm - 7pm) every evening.The lively band will be joined on stage by talented dancers from the McCarthy-Felton School of Irish Dancing between 5.30pm and 6.30pm each night. From 7.30pm to 9pm on the Tuesday and Thursday evening cover band The Lighter Thieves will be keeping Page 40

the party going. On Wednesday and Friday nights the local duo Thunder Road will be performing from 7pm.

Cheltenham College Open Morning Saturday 14 March, from 9am Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD Cheltenham College – one of the foremost independent schools in the country will be welcoming prospective students through its prestigious doors this March, for the first open morning scheduled in 2015. Guests will have a rare opportunity to see the school in action, with classes available to observe, and the chance to explore everything from the boarding houses and chapel to the dining hall and impressive sports facilities – including an on-site shooting range, gym and climbing wall.While the morning is open to all, organisers ask that you register your interest in advance by phone or online.Those who are unable to make it on this date, or would prefer a personal visit, can also contact the admissions office on 01242 760810.

Cheltenham Racecourse Business Breakfast Wednesday 18 March, from 7.45am to 9.45am Cheltenham Racecourse Local businesses can get together over a fabulous full English breakfast in The Gold Cup Room, before one of the most influential woman in the UK delivers a fascinating talk. As chief executive of TalkTalk Group and having a seat in the House of Commons, Baroness Dido Harding has been dubbed one of the most powerful women in the UK by BBC Radio Four, and is sure to have plenty of expert advice to give. Dido is a keen horseracing fan and during breakfast she will discuss amongst others how her horse, Cool Dawn, beat all the odds to win the blue ribbon in Jump racing at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1998.

Following Dido’s talk, there will be a chance to network with like-minded businesses, before a business card prize draw gets underway and the morning comes to a close at 9.45am.Tickets cost £18 plus VAT. Maddy Prior & Friends Sunday 19 April, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn A true legend of British music, Maddy

Prior, together with new musical partners Giles Lewin (Carnival Band) and young accordion player Hannah James, perform the music of England, the British Isles and Eastern Europe.

Tickets £16 Transcendental Meditation Course in Cheltenham Sat 21 to Mon 23 March, Morning by appointment on Saturday, Sunday: from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Monday: from 7pm to 9pm Cheltenham Holistic Health Centre Classes devised to help tightly-wound visitors relax, with its transcendental meditation course. According to organisers, transcendental meditation uses mantra to achieve results, and by allowing the mind the freedom to be still the body gains very deep rest, and releases accumulated stress.This form of meditation is said to be unique, simple, effortless and natural, and aims to work for everyone.Transcendental meditation offers deep rest, reduced anxiety, improved sleep and less stress. Prices vary according to household income.

Family Fun Day Sun 22 March, 11am – 3pm The Playhouse Theatre, 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG Prepare do be entertained at the Playhouse’s second annual Family Fun

Day with something for everyone to enjoy.Watch Punch & Judy from Mr Wobbles; have your face painted; get creative in the craft corner; dress up in the pop-up theatre; and roar with the dinosaur display!There will be live music (with a chance to join in), a raffle with fabulous prizes, a huge jumble sale of children’s clothes, toys and equipment and scrumptious cakes, drinks and snacks – all in aid of Cheltenham’s community theatre.

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Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert Sunday 22 March, 3pm Pittville Pump Room A delightful concert of 19th and 20th century music, ranging from Brahms St Anthony Variations (1873),

to Duruflés Three Dances (1932), by way of Silbelius Karelia Suit and Hubert Parry’s orchestral masterpiece, Symphony No.3 ‘The English’. For 20 years before the First World War this piece was the most frequently played symphony by any English composer.

Hazel O’Connor Concert Sun 22 Mar 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn Award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor is back. Her unforgettable songs from the iconic film Breaking Glass including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, and If Only seem even more relevant in our present times. Tickets: £20 Jurassic Adventures Mon 23 March, from 11am and from 4.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Be transported to a prehistoric place when Jurassic Adventures, a show 65 million years in the making, comes to Cheltenham. This brand new family show boasts giant mechanical dinosaurs. Set on a magical island where anything could happen, a brave cast will battle their way through stunning scenery only to stumble across a dino-discovery.

Suitable for children aged three and above, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind production. Tickets: £16.50. Contact telephone: 0844 576 2210.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Concert Thurs 26 March, from 7.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall The world-class Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will once again be performing at this year’s Cheltenham Concert Series.

The orchestra will open with Beethoven’s ‘Coriolan Overture,

Op.62’ followed by Richard Strauss’ final masterpiece, ‘Four Last Songs’.

The orchestra will then conclude the enchanting evening with Schubert’s great ‘Symphony No. 9’ in C major, which is generally regarded as his finest work for orchestra and certainly his most innovative. Ticket prices range between £11.50 and £31.50. Tel: 0844 576 2210 Knowing Smirk - Comedy Improvisation & Sketches Thurs 26 March, 7.30pm for an 8pm start, The Frog & Fiddle, 313-315 The High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HW Heading into its 2nd year, Knowing Smirk combines the spontaneity of improvisation with performed sketches, as with all live comedy anything can and will happen! Involves minimal audience participation, but if you are brave enough to volunteer you get a FREE BADGE.What? I know.We’re too generous.We should downgrade it to stickers. Follow us onTwitter @ knowing_smirk, we will incorporate tweets sent using the hashtag #knowingsmirk in the show. It’s all very millennial.Admission: £5 entry.

Churchdown Craft and Produce Market Saturday 28 March, 10am-1pm St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2RD Craft market with 20 stalls and wide range of craft. Tea and Coffee available. Ample Free Parking, free admission. Tel: 01452 545960. Call to check latest times or cancellations.

Cheltenham Horticultural Society Sunday 29 March, 12pm Pittville Pump Room Come and see the wonderful display of spring flowering plants at the Cheltenham Horticultural Society’s 73rd annual spring show. Hundreds of dazzling spring flowers, including Daffodils,Tulips, Alpines, Orchids and Cactus.With lots of plants for sale at competitive prices, plus cake and craft stalls, this is a must for all gardeners!

See Cheltenhamhorticultural.co.uk for details.Tickets: £2, Children: Free Pear Tree Cottage Open Garden for NGS Sunday 29 March, 2-5pm, Pear Tree Cottage, Gotherington, GL52 9EX Country garden with pond and gravel areas, grasses and herbaceous borders and trees and shrubs

surrounding lawns. Wild garden and orchard lead to greenhouses, herb and vegetable gardens. Spring bulbs, early summer perennials and shrubs particularly colourful. Admission: £4, Children free. For more information call 01242 674592.

The Amazing Bubble Man Monday 30 March, 11.30am & 2.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall This internationally acclaimed show features bubble art, magic, science and lots of fun for the whole family.

Louis Pearl has been delighting family audiences with his unique show for nearly 30 years. Fabulously entertaining, he explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized! Tickets: £14, Children: £ 11.50, Family of four: £46 Easter holiday at Leisure at Cheltenham Tuesday 31 March to Thursday 9 April, Leisure at Cheltenham County children bursting with energy will find plenty of ways to burn it off this Easter holiday at Leisure

at Cheltenham. Kicking off with an intensive swimming crash course, kids aged four and above can participate in a half-hour lesson each day, which is designed around the Amateur Swimming Association National Teaching Plan key stages, depending on ability. Stage one will begin at 9.30am; stage two at 10am; stage three and above at 9am and 10.30am. If your little one prefers court sports over water, there’s Mini Squash from 10am and 11.15am on Tuesday 31 March; Junior Badminton sessions on

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...events cont'd from p41 Wednesday 1 April from 10am; and Short Tennis also on Tuesdays 31 March and 7 April 2015 from 2pm. Meanwhile, the Trampoline Taster Sessions are expected to be particularly popular with little ones of all ages on Tuesday 2 April from 1.30pm and 2.30pm and twinkletoed youngsters can join the Zumba revolution, with sessions lined up for 2pm on the Tuesdays, or even learn a ‘Thriller’ street dance routine on Thursday 9 April inspired by the original Michael Jackson video.

Ticket prices range between £3 and £7 for individual sessions, while the swimming crash course costs £20.

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Easter Family Film Tuesday 31st March, from 1pm; Film from 2pm The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6EP

We are delighted to be screening as our Easter Family Film this year, the first full length feature set in the Lego universe aptly titled: The Lego Movie. Dir: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller; Australia, USA, Denmark, 2014, 100 mins. Tickets: £7.00 to include an Easter treat. For more information call: 01242 258002 or visit: www.bacontheatre.co.uk Lost in the Willows launch at Sudeley Castle and Gardens Wednesday 1 April, from 10am Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Castle Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD One of Cheltenham’s best-loved family destinations, Sudeley Castle and Gardens will see the launch of its brand new Lost in the Willows maze this Easter holiday. Inspired by Wind in the Willows, the Lost in the Willows maze boasts a dipping pond as well as featuring family favourites, Ratty, Mole and Badger.This year will also see the reveal of new equipment in the Page 42

enhanced play area next to Sudeley’s famed giant play fort. Plus, explore the castle’s historic rooms and awardwinning gardens, and meet feathered friends in the owlery and pheasantry and you’ve got the makings of another great family day out at Sudeley Castle.

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Montpellier Gardens Easter Events Wed 1 to Tues 07 April, 9am 6pm, Montpellier Gardens Cheltenham New Life Art Exhibition with 10 renowned artists, egg painting and egg hunts, vintage cars, music from Bandstand and much more.The event is raising funds for Rotary Charities.

For more information visit: www. montpelliergardenseaster.com Art Maze Wednesday 1 to Sunday 19 April Cheltenham Town Centre Art Playground is building a full size maze of art in an empty shop unit.The walls are going to be panels of different artworks and the dead ends installation spaces. It will be a combination of professional, student and community arts.The Maze is an opportunity to turn a disused space into a beautiful, creative community space that is open for people of all ages to explore for free. Getting lost is part of the experience, stumbling upon artworks at every wrong turn until you find your way through to the spectacular kaleidoscope room, created by award winning artist Emma Reid. For more information and updates visit www.artplaygroundchelt. wordpress.com or find Art Playground Cheltenham on Facebook.

Charlie and Lola at Parabola Arts Centre Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April, from 4.30pm on Sat, from 11am and 1.30pm on Sun, and from 11am on Mon Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA The Everyman Theatre will be taking a trip down the road to Cheltenham’s Parabola Arts Centre, where Charlie and Lola will be on stage with their Extremely New Play. Playful, funny and full of surprises, this extremely new play is about friendship and adventures based on the much-loved books by Lauren Child and the popular CBeebies television series too. Children will be delighted to see Charlie and Lola discover that everything is different and not the same, when Lola says she will ‘honestly and promisedly’ look after

Sizzles the dog, or when Charlie goes on a Pirate Squidbones adventure.This magical mix of puppets, live action and music is the recipe for a perfect, family-friendly Easter afternoon.

Tickets: £12 Journey of Turtle Monday 6 April, from 2.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall With shadows, puppets and storytelling, Journey ofTurtle is sure to provide a delightful family day out. Dive into an imaginative and evolutionary journey of one of the most fascinating and ancient creatures in the world. Described as a delightful production, the show is designed to inspire everyone over the age of 5, with shadows, table-top puppets and traditional storytelling.

Journey ofTurtle is about following your dreams so gather up the family and head to theTown Hall for a charming and engaging Easter afternoon.Tickets cost £7.50, £6.50 for children.

Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 12 April, Gates open 8.30am, Festival closes at 5pm Prescott Hill Climb,Gotherington,GL52 9RD

Join over 5,000 visitors where a limited number of advance tickets are available to ‘Ride the Hill’ and be part of the show. Four times World Superbike Champion; Carl Fogarty, will be attending this years festival.

As per previous years the Festival will also include a large displays of historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, dealers, motorcycle clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stands and a whole raft of entertainment. All proceeds of the event go to the organising charities:The Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers. For more information and tickets visit: www. precottbikefestival.co.uk The April Meeting Wednesday 15 to Thursday 16 April, starts at 2.05pm on both

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days, last races at 5.30pm Cheltenham Racecourse Take advantage of a more relaxed pace at Cheltenham Racecourse and the chance to get even closer to the action. Jump racing fans who enjoy a more relaxed pace than the high-octane action of Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup are sure to relish The April Meeting. Last year saw Cheltenham Racecourse get into the spirit of the season by not only giving parents the chance to take advantage of the free crèche facilities available on both days, but also by giving every child an Easter Egg gift.Ticket and package options include Club/ Tattersalls; Best Mate; andYoung Person 18 to 24, plus all-inclusive packages which also include betting and food vouchers, private boxes and hospitality packages across several restaurants.Ticket prices range between £9 and £18 per day in advance, or £12 and £20 on the door.

Orchestra of the Swan in Cheltenham Friday 17 April, from 7.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall One of Stratford-upon-Avon’s finest musical exports, the Orchestra of the Swan will be performing live at the Town Hall as part of the 2014-15 Concert Series. Returning with its genial conductor, David Curtis, the renowned orchestra will begin with one of Haydn’s earliest works,‘Symphony No.8’ in G major, before Peter Donohoe performs Shostakovich’s cheerful ‘Piano Concerto No.2’ in F major, which was composed for his son’s 19th birthday.The concert will then culminate splendidly with Mendelssohn’s deservedly popular Italian ‘Symphony No.4’ in A major, which is overflowing with energy and melodic invention, promising a real treat

for concertgoers.Ticket prices range between £11.50 and £31.50.

Mega Roller Disco Sat 18 April, Evening family session from 7pm to 8.30pm; Adult session from 9pm to 11pm Cheltenham Town Hall

The hugely popular Mega Roller Disco will be returning to Cheltenham – promising another unique skating experience.The Town Hall will be filled with disco tunes, and skaters are invited to show off their groovy moves whilst skating on their own or in a group. It’s the perfect time to have fun and keep fit with friends and family.The ticket price includes skate hire, which will be available for collection 30 minutes before the start of each session.

Tickets cost £8.50, £4.50 for children for the family session; £9.50, £7.50 for students for the adult session.

Hunter Chase Evening Wednesday 29 April, Gates open at 3.30pm, Cheltenham Racecourse The Hunter Chase evening will provide spectators with seven fiercely fought chases over distances expected to range from an extended two miles to four miles and one furlong.

Promising to be a great way to end the campaign at Cheltenham, amateur

jockeys are given a chance to shine on the racecourse, with the first race beginning at 5.05pm.Ticket and package options include Club/ Tattersalls; Best Mate; andYoung Person 18 to 24, plus all-inclusive packages which also include betting and food vouchers, private boxes and hospitality packages across several restaurants.Ticket prices range between £9 and £18 in advance, or £12 and £20 on the day, with packages and group discounts available.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Wed 29 April to Mon 4 May Various venues across Cheltenham The Cheltenham Jazz Festival will include a feast of individual events, combining its trademark mix of international jazz icons and up-and-coming new artists in some unmissable performances.

Confirmed acts for 2015 include Sun Ra Arkestra, American saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano and the Hackney Colliery Band. Led by 90-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen, the event will be one of the most exciting acts on the bill this year. Festival-goers can look forward to a jam-packed live music line-up, a host of talks, workshops, masterclasses and a ‘silent cinema’ screening jazz-inspired films.

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