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From the Editor Dear Reader,
Local Magazines Published by Glos Directories - connecting local businesses with local people
Welcome to the March issue of your local community magazine, which as usual is packed full of local businesses and lots of local events should you be stuck for ideas for a day out or something to do! March is a busy month as the county becomes the focus of the racing world. With the Cheltenham Racing Festival starting on the 14th we can look forward to four days of National Hunt Racing. Spring is also on its way and as I drive around I can start seeing the daffodils appear, adding a splash of colour to the grass verges, a sight which delights every year! As we head into Spring, remember the clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday the 26th of March. The 26th is also Mothering Sunday so we wish all Mums a happy Mother’s Day! Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for our featured business of the day and more information on local events. Have a happy March everyone, until next month. Best wishes,
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Shirley’s Catering
At Shirley's Catering we have a passion for food and a flair for impressive designs. Your guests will be sure to be satisfied, whether it may be a corporate meeting or presentation, a business lunch, family celebration, wedding, canape event, or sadly a funeral farewell that you are hosting, we cater for all occasions.
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Shirley's Catering is a bespoke catering company based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This year, we celebrate 20 years of running the company as well as Shirley herself having over 40 years worth of experience and knowledge in the industry. She has took on senior management roles in hotels and worked for restaurants and large contract catering companies in the past.
Thank you so much for the amazing food and service you provided last Saturday for our Golden Wedding Anniversary party. All our guests praised the standard of the food, and the outstanding service your staff provided. We will be in touch again when we next need catering arrangements. - Susan and Peter
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Our customers include large and small companies across Gloucestershire as well as private clients who have used our services on several occasions. We are particularly proud to have provided food and service for VIP royalty presentations on more than one occasion. Menus are purely guidelines and can be changed and redesigned to suit your requirements. We have an experienced and dedicated team of staff to help you plan that prefect occasion. We are happy to arrange a meeting at your convenience to discuss your individual needs, from the type of catering that would be suitable for your event, down to the colour of the napkins you would like, we are here to help so that you have a stress-free experience. Shirley's Catering can provide full service from setting up the venue and serving your guests to washing up and clearing away. WHY CHOOSE US ? ✓ Personal, friendly service & bespoke menus ✓ Local ingredients produced to the highest standards ✓ Interesting, delicious food & impressive designs ✓ 5-star food hygiene standard rating ✓ 20 years experience of running the company ✓ Repeat customers (business and private) ✓ Excellent reviews on our website
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How often do you review your Pension arrangements? It's essential that you regularly review all your retirement plans, to make sure you know what you'll get when you retire. If you don't, you could be: paying more charges than you need to Investing in funds that don't suit your goals or attitude to risk paying less than you need to fund your retirement, as it’s difficult to work out what you’ll get if your pensions are paid from several pots It’s never too late to review your pensions and be able to make better plans for your retirement. The value of pensions and investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Call Anthony Smith on 07703 584354 email anthony.smith@charlesderby.com, www.charlesderby.com Page 8
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CaterCrew are catering and hospitality recruitment professionals, providing experienced and professional staffing solutions across the Cotswolds from hotels to restaurants and country pubs to event caterers. CaterCrew are your local hospitality agency of choice, why go elsewhere?
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THE KEY INGREDIENT TO YOUR SUCCESS dedicated CaterCrew consultants have over 25 years’ experience of working in the hospitality industry which means we understand the needs and demands of client and candidate, this sets us apart from many other recruitment companies. CaterCrew offers a fresh, new approach to hospitality recruitment by offering a personal, tailored service to suit individual needs. We are also able to offer clients sole supplier status exclusively recruiting on their behalf, enabling business to spend more time to spend on their operations and will take away the stress of using multiple agencies.
offer flexibility to suit students and temporary workers and have created a dedicated, loyal, happy team of staff on which we can call upon to suit our client’s needs. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you source the perfect staff for your business, or you are interested in joining our CaterCrew team, then please get in touch with us today. CaterCrew “the key ingredient to your success”. Tel. 01242 505416 www.catercrew.com
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Gifts for Mum Looking for the perfect present for Mother’s Day? Maybe we can help… Paris for One and Other Stories – Jojo Moyes These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa. Planet Earth II – Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come. Page 10
Hide and Seek – M. J. Arlidge If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit. When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen. Can she find the real killer before she gets the blame, and before she becomes the next victim? Gripping. From the Heart – Susan Hill A poignant coming of age novel, From the Heart is set at a time when many of the freedoms we now take for granted could cost you dearly. Olive wants to be free to follow her heart. But an unplanned pregnancy gives her an almost impossible choice – marry a man she doesn’t love, or give up her baby. Beautifully written, and painfully emotive, this is a book to devour in one evening.
Gino’s Hidden Italy: How to cook like a true Italian – Gino D’Acampo If a new cookbook is on her wishlist, this TV programme tie-in should prove a winner. 80 authentic Italian recipes are included, many of which are local specialities or traditional dishes with a Gino twist. Recipes are straightforward to follow, with dishes such as Baked Salmon with a Pistachio, Honey and Herb Crust, and Stuffed Lake Como Pie. Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years – John Guy John Guy is one of the most respected Tudor historians of our times. Here he reveals aspects of Elizabeth I’s later life previously lost in time. Painstakingly researched, the biography includes extracts from numerous letters from Elizabeth herself and details of both her private and public life. A must for fans of historical biographies.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Would you like to join our team? We organise a successful monthly social club for visually impaired people in Cheltenham. We want to hear from people who would like to be volunteer drivers taking members to the meetings which take place on the first Wednesday of each month, 2pm - 4pm at Highbury Congregational Church.
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Chalk Talk I’ve been championing the development of a cyber park in the town since my election in 2015. It will be a major boost to our town’s economy and put Cheltenham firmly on the international map. Why? Because the UK digital and cyber economy is massive. One eighth of the UK’s GDP comes from the digital economy, the highest percentage in the G20. The UK cyber security industry is worth over £22bn per year to the UK economy. It’s growing at around 10% per year and employing over 100,000 professionals. I want Cheltenham to have a piece of that prosperity. Since my election in 2015 I’ve been lobbying the Chancellor and the
Business Secretary to support a dedicated Cyber Innovation Centre (CIC) here in Cheltenham. The CIC is about harnessing the digital know-how from the extraordinary talent at GCHQ to nurture civilian cyber start-ups. The early ‘accelerator’ is now up and running, with six local businesses already being supported but this is just the beginning for my vision. With focus and determination this has the capacity to be a major boost to our town’s economy and put Cheltenham firmly on the national and international map. On the related issue of developing the UK’s cyber defence and deterrence capability, I was delighted to see some of the wonderful team from GCHQ welcoming HM the Queen to the
official opening of their National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) last month. The NCSC is about ramping up our response to the criminals and hostile State actors who increasingly operate online. We owe a debt of gratitude to the GCHQ who work so hard, and so silently, to keep our country safe. - by Alex Chalk
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Cake and Bake Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea! Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs • 2tbsp lemon curd TOPPING • 100g granulated sugar
1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180C, Fan 160C , Gas Mark 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with paper muffin cases.
2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until thoroughly blended and pale and creamy. Fold in the lemon curd.
3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and
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New foot clinic comes to Cheltenham We, the team at Sandford Foot Clinic, are thoroughly delighted to have opened our doors on Cheltenham’s High Street. We offer advice and therapy on possibly the hardest-working and often most neglected part of our body – our feet. Nearly everyone will experience problems with their feet at some point so we can all benefit from seeing a practitioner, even if it is just for a check-up. Many foot problems can be prevented by making regular visits to a practitioner and potential painful conditions can be diagnosed and treated in the early stages to avoid unnecessary suffering. Sandford Foot Clinic was
founded by Foot Health Practitioner Natalie Kenny who is working alongside fellow Foot Health Practitioner Fiona Birch and Chiropodist Clive Brown. Our professional team have years of experience and offer a friendly service to meet all of your foot care needs. Our clinic is light and airy, providing a relaxing space for you to enjoy your tailor-made treatment in a clean and safe environment. We use only premium quality instruments and products and are always attending professional development courses and seminars to keep abreast of new
legislation, advanced clinical techniques and the latest research into foot healthcare in general. We look forward to helping many more patients in Cheltenham feel comfortable on their feet. Give us a ring on 01242 582877 to book an appointment or to find out more about what we can do for your feet or have a look at our website: www.sandfordfootclinic.co.uk
Sandford Foot Clinic www.sandfordfootclinic.co.uk | 01242 582877 • Corns • Thickened Nails • Fungal Infections • Callus • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Footcare • Nail Reconstruction • Medical Pedicure OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: By appointment Sunday: Closed Sandford Foot Clinic offers a professional service dedicated to the care of your feet. We are registered members of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals and our ethos is to provide you with a high level of service and care.
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Lions Club of Cheltenham March Update
Cheltenham is fortunate to have one of the leading specialist teams in the country, working with over 7000 local people and seeing 700 new cases every year.
The week commencing 13th February saw the club hold another very successful pop-up book sale in the Regent Arcade. All the proceeds from the sale, together with an excellent bucket collection, went towards the Cheltenham Hospital Breast Cancer Appeal. Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the UK.
We do not have the final result of the sale and collection yet but will publish them in our next article. We would like to thank all the people who donated the books and everyone who purchased a book or donated to the appeal. We also thank the management of the Arcade for their support. Upcoming events include a collection at the Robins game on 4th March in aid of Prostate Cancer, a collection at Morrisons, Hatherley on 8th March for Sue Ryder and during Breast Cancer Team at Cheltenham Hospital March the club will be All the money raised will organising a Giant Easter be used to help purchase Egg Raffle at over forty local two Gamma Probes at a total pubs. All proceeds will go cost of £43,000. Clare Fowler, to club’s charity funds. Consultant Breast and Endocrine The Cheltenham Lions Club Surgeon, says “It’s vital for our meets at the Victory Club on the surgical team to know precisely second and fourth Monday of where cancer could be located the month. For more information, and whether it is spreading, in please contact Peter Weir on order to treat it the most effective 07973 807159 or President way possible. The Gamma Probes Ron White on 01242 675286. will give us updated technology which will greatly help our work.” - by David Green, Club PRO
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MARTIN LEWIS Mortgages Money Sins–
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COUNCILLORS CORNER I would like to start this article by thanking all the people across Cheltenham who do so much to support our community as volunteers in a number of ways. As a Councillor I have been privileged to meet many unsung heroes so it's time to say thanks! I am pleased to hear that the County Council is investing more funds into supporting the growing number of older people and those who are vulnerable. As a former employee of Age UK I am very aware of the need to give more support and I am determined to do what I can to combat issues such as isolation. I have recently been appointed to represent the Borough Council on the governing body of
Community Connexions who provide community transport across our county. I have also been working closely with our MP Alex Chalk to improve the infrastructure of our Town and I am pleased to report that his recent campaign to persuade the Royal Mail to improve the Red Post Boxes is bearing fruit. This however is only one part of what we need to do in order to improve our "public realm". One idea that I am pursuing is a graffiti hotline to the Council, where the public can report graffiti on walls, doors, etc. For the past three years I have been working with Gloucestershire Highways to resurface a number of roads in my Lansdown and Park Area.
This will continue but I also want to improve footpaths which are often uneven and in Tim by the Norwood need of Arms roundabout repair. I have nominated footways in the Tivoli area as a start so am hoping to see some improvements soon. Tim Harman – Borough Councillor for Park Ward and County Councillor for Lansdown and Park Contact: Cllr.tim.harman@cheltenham.gov.uk
Cheltenham Calendar March in any other town is relatively smooth, chaos free, dare I say even relaxing. Cheltenham on the other hand is where the madness ensues. Each year people come from afar while residents cower from the crowds. Of course, I am talking about the Cheltenham Festival. From the 14th to the 17th of March Cheltenham will be alive with the buzz of betting. Punters will spend their days drinking and losing money on their four legged friends, and their nights swarming the high street to dance until the morning. The Festival brings life, excitement and over £100 million to the Gloucestershire area. There are still tickets available so if you would like to wear a pretty dress and pay a pretty penny then there is no finer way to do so. However, if you want to escape
the races and experience the other side of Cheltenham at this time of year, then there appears to be a large influx of nature events this month. The 18th of March, for example, brings us an owl watching evening at the Cotswold Falconry Centre, where you can observe the birds’ night time routine and even get a selfie with the majestic creatures. If birds aren’t your thing and you fancy staying warm this winter, then check out the butterfly exhibition at Wallsworth Hall. Starting on the 14th of March, Ian Loe will display his 50 years of studying and illustrating butterflies in a colourful and engaging exhibition.
by Olivia Scull Busy on those days? No problem, all throughout March there will be “Live Lambing” at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park. Find out more about lambing, meet the new arrivals and hear from the experts. P.s.: Don’t forget Mothering Sunday on the 26th! Lodge Park, Batsford Arboretum and Slimbridge Wetlands Centre are all holding special events and treats, some are even offering ‘Mums go free’ deals. This is the perfect occasion for a family stroll and an afternoon tea.
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How To Hedge by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well. At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, plant them Page 28
immediately. It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge. • Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.
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When floods delayed the Gold Cup As the snows of the winter of 1946-47 melted away, in swept the March floods, peaking from the second week of the month. On Tuesday 11th mounds of melting snow created a pond fifty yards long at The Newlands near Bishop's Cleeve and flood waters meant that Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill lost their telephone connection to Cheltenham. Two days later floods blocked the Winchcombe to Evesham Road at Sedgeberrow. The following week the melting snow in Wales brought the now familiar flooding problems along the River Severn and on Tuesday the river at Tewkesbury stood fourteen feet above normal summer level! The worst floods for ninety-five years meant the army from Ashchurch was called in to ferry people into and out of the town. A few hardy souls tramped along the railway embankment from Ashchurch to make their way through. Two days later the river at Gloucester reached its highest ever recorded height - fifteen feet six inches above normal. By Friday 21st March the
floods were said to be on the wane, to the relief of all, but then a few days later it was reported that roads around Birdlip were still blocked by snow, a reminder that winter had not completely gone. If all that wasn't bad enough, on the evening and night of Sunday 16th March a great gale swept across the county. Bishop's Cleeve, Gotherington, Stoke Orchard and Woodmancote lost their electricity supply, but the incident which provided the Gloucestershire Echo with its human interest story came from Winchcombe. Little Jeffrey Silcock (aged five) and his younger brother John (aged four), the sons of the manager of the town's flour mill, narrowly escaped very serious injury in their house in Greet Road. Had they not been allowed to stay up later than usual they would have been asleep in their beds when the chimney came crashing through the roof onto them. Then, as now, such human stories caught the attention of the newspaper reporters who gave the readers all the graphic details
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of the little boys' great escape. March, of course, is the month of the Cheltenham Gold Cup at Prestbury Park but with the winter freeze followed by the flooding, it became impossible to hold. Therefore the meeting was postponed for the first time since 1931 postponed twice in fact, which meant the Gold Cup race day was not held until Saturday 12th April, with the rest of the meeting following on Monday and Tuesday. So what of the big race? Ironically the weather was perfect and a record crowd of over 30,000 witnessed Lord Grimthorpe's chestnut stallion Fortina winning by ten lengths from the favourite Happy Home. And what was the prize? One thousand six hundred and fifty sovereigns (i.e. £1650) – how times have changed! Fortina's jockey Dickie Black was only the second amateur to have ridden a Gold Cup winner, even though his day had not started too well. He had been forced to abandon his car four miles from the course and run there to ensure he arrived in time for his first race! Finally, two
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more items from the Gloucestershire Echo illustrate both the differences and similarities of 1947 compared to the present day. The Gold Cup ran at 3:30pm and, perhaps surprisingly to us, the full result and report appeared in that evening's paper - long before the digital revolution! Then in the following Tuesday's paper there appeared a letter from FED UP. It began, 'Sir - how much longer have we to put up with the intolerable state of the traffic conditions caused by the race goers?' Plus ça change…
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By Katherine Sorrell a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds, a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books and toys, plus free floor space in which to play.
If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell. The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters. Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as another, such as a child’s bedroom? How much space do you have and who will use it? How old are your children? What is your budget? Sketching
Place and space The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, not to mention the storage requirements (see below). A light, bright room is ideal, preferably not far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room, so you know what they’re up to. Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. A space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination. Design basics Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl or linoleum are all ideal. If you must choose carpet, go for an inexpensive one and have a stain-resistant treatment applied before installation. Inset ceiling lights and highup wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, but choose one designed for children and position it so that there are no trailing flexes. You may choose to keep walls plain, or make them the focal point of the room in the
form of a specially painted mural - an internet search will produce plenty of companies that will create one for you, but be careful that it won’t date. Alternatively, use framed pictures, removable stickers, artists’ canvases painted in bright blocks of colour, a camouflage net, flags, maps, blackboard or magnetic paint, or an entire wall of good-looking storage. Furniture and fun When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but note that floor cushions and bean bags are better than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown. Storage Always ensure that toys are easily accessible. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (perhaps recycled ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). You may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers. Main Image: CAM CAM hot air balloon light, £52, The Modern Nursery: www.themodernnursery.com
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Sunday 9 April 2017 The 7th annual Prescott Bike Festival is back, bigger and better than ever, on April 9th at the Prescott Speed Hill Climb, near Cheltenham. You’ll have the chance to ride the prestigious, world famous, iconic track at the home of the Bugatti Owners Club and when you’re not doing that there’s plenty of other things for you to see and do throughout the day. Norton are the featured Owner’s Club this year. Expect to see the best of the best of this iconic British marque including the rare Manx 350cc Reverse Head. Paddock Specials, Bike Fest’s excellent showcase, features over 100 examples of rare machinery where you can meet the owners and watch them fire up and take to the hill. No static displays for
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History Happy New March! By Catherine Rose
March sweeps in on the coat tails of winter and it is not unknown for it to snow. Despite this, in the Northern Hemisphere, 1st March is meteorologically the first day of spring. The old saying that ‘March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’ is perhaps appropriate. Dubbed ‘Hlyd’ by the Anglo-Saxons for ‘loud’ or ‘rugged’ (thought to refer to March winds), it is the month of the vernal equinox when the hours of day and night are split equally. By the end of March, spring is truly in the air and it remains the herald of longer, warmer days with its oceans of daffodils and narcissi. March is also a first for another reason. Its name comes from the Latin Martius, the Roman God of War, and it was the first month in the Roman calendar. This was traditionally a time for a feast known as Tibilustrium Page 36
to celebrate the end of winter, and it was also a time for warmongering and invasions.
lively March mating rituals of the hare. The Victorian author Lewis Carroll subsequently used the March Hare for a character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
It is an ominous month in other ways too. The well-known Shakespearean quote “Beware the Ides of March” refers to 15th, when the first full moon of the Roman year appeared and Caesar was assassinated at the Senate. There is also an old superstition that if Easter falls on 25th or Lady Day, then disaster for England will follow:
Most people born in March will fall under the zodiac sign Pisces: the final sign that is said to capture the traits of all the eleven that precede it. Pisceans are known for being creative, imaginative, sensitive and compassionate, so it is rather a revelation to learn that more British Prime Ministers were born in March than in any other month.
‘When my Lord falls in my Lady’s lap England beware of some mishap.’ Interestingly, this was the case last year and many consider 2016 to have been disastrous for the UK with Brexit, the US election results, and the untimely deaths of a larger than usual number of British icons. 25th March remained New Year’s Day in Great Britain until the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, but it is still the first month in other cultural calendars even today. Another popular phrase, ‘mad as a March hare’ was coined as early as 1500 after the
Celebrated across the globe, March also brings the Feast of St Patrick on 17th - a lively celebration of Irish culture. A 5th century missionary and bishop, St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland whose designated day is a national holiday for partying and “the wearing of the green”. The Irish shamrock emblem with its three leaves is said to have been adopted as an explanation of the Holy Trinity when missionaries were converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. 2017 will see a parade, festival and other events in London to mark the event. In celebrating March, perhaps we should take a shamrock leaf out of the Irish book rather than following the Roman example. But whatever you do this month, try not to be a mad March hare!
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Town Centre Talking Cheltenham could be on to a winner with new Race Week crackdown It’s the time of year again when Cheltenham becomes the focus for one of the great events of the UK’s sporting calendar. And this year, as well as continuing to make it as easy as possible for local people to use the town centre when the Cheltenham Festival is on, new initiatives are in place to help ensure that a great time doesn’t become a wild time. The borough council is again providing free parking at all its car parks from 1.00pm every day from Monday March 13. There continues to be the mistaken view that in Race Week it’s just not worth coming to town because it is so busy. In fact, once the racegoers head up to Prestbury Park, peace descends. There couldn’t be a better time to go shopping. So, head in after 1.00pm, and you won’t have to pay a penny to park in as many as 14 car parks. The new initiatives involve both the council and the police working more closely with the Racecourse than ever before to try to ensure that antisocial behaviour is kept under control. The number of spectators will exceed 260,000 this year. Page 42
While Tuesday used to be a quiet day at the start of the four-day event, it’s likely to attract almost as many as flock to the Gold Cup on the Friday. Many will be drinking and, while nobody wants to stop anybody having fun, the Racecourse is as aware as anyone that excessive drinking doesn’t do anything to help its reputation or the reputation of horse-racing in general. So, it is backing the council’s decision to update its powers so that its officers, as well as the police, can issue on-thespot fines to abusive drunks. The police have opened a new base at The Municipal Offices, which will be open for the public to raise any concerns throughout the week. Efforts are also being made to keep the town tidier. A mass of free promotional material can litter the town, but this year, if distributors haven’t been approved for a permit after confirming exactly what they will be handing out, they’ll be banned. There will be a crackdown too on the ticket touts who are another scourge. That will stop people being ripped off and will also mean fewer counterfeit tickets will find
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What's On in Mar/Apr Linc Lunch Club Friday 3rd March, The White Spoon, 8 Royal Well Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3JX Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Legend of a Band A tribute to The Moody Blues Friday 3rd March, 7.30pm, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX Moody Blues fans are invited to enjoy the music of the Moody Blues in the company of a supergroup of legendary musicians, singers and songwriters. Drummer Gordy Marshall played with The Moody Blues for over 25 years and he is joined by gifted performers drawn from a pool of equally talented artists. You can experience impeccable performances of classic Moody Blues hits that include Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind and many more. To book tickets please visit www.rosestheatre.org or call 01684 295074. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 3rd March, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL
casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Jumble Sale Saturday 4th March, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, St John's the Evangelist, St John's Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB Lots of bric-a-brac as well as cakes & refreshments. Free entry. Proceeds go to New Start Cat Rescue. Blue Moon Harmony Choir – March Melodies Saturday 4th March, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start, Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 4XA A charity concert by Blue Moon Harmony Choir in aid of the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled. The 40 strong choir will be singing songs from films, shows and musicals as well as other well-known pop and classic numbers. Tickets just £10.00. For more information, please call 01242 236037. Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@ hotmail.co.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 5th March: Hazel O’Connor. Sun 12th March: Chesney and Chip Hawkes. Tickets are available from Cheltenham
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Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www.cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please contact 03336 663 366. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 7th March, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry for everyone. For more information, please call 01242 602236. Stow Flea Market and Collectors Fair Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th March, 10.00am - 4.00pm, St Edward’s Hall, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AF Sixteen stalls selling a multitude of interesting items, including antiques, bric-a-brac, militaria, ephemera, arts and crats, glass, metal ware, silver, jewellery, teddy bears, greeting cards, vintage items, powder compacts, toys and gifts. Free entry. For more information, please call 07704 145099. Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 12th March, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free Entry. "Susato to Swing" Concert Sunday 12th March, 3.00pm, St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Road, Tivoli A concert featuring the Cotswold
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...events cont'd Trombone Ensemble. Admission is free with a retiring collection. Funds raised will be put towards the conservation of the fabric of the building, internal repairs will soon be required. Cheltenham Races – The Festival Tuesday 14th March: Champions Day, 10.30am - 6.00pm, Wednesday 15th March: Ladies Day, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Thursday 16th March: St Patrick’s Thursday, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Friday 17th March: Gold Cup, 10.30 6.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse The Festival encompasses everything that is great about Jump racing, whilst delivering a fantastic occasion as the finest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours. For more information and tickets, please visit: http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/ whats-on/the-festival Wedding Show Sun 19th March, The Greenway Hotel and Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4UG
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Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe A cosy night at the White Hart Inn with Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby. Tickets: £8.00. Musica Vera Concert Saturday 25th March, 7.30pm, St Gregory’s Church, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR Concert by Musica Vera and Musica Vera Camerata, conducted by David Dewar. Vivaldi: Gloria RV588, and Concerto in D Minor for two oboes RV535. Zelenka: Magnificat ZWV108. Admission £12.00 at the door. Free admission to children under 16. The concert is in support of the St Gregory’s Jericho Appeal. Gloucester Races & Country Fayre Sunday 26th March, 11.00am 6.00pm, Maisemore Park, Gloucestershire, GL2 8HX Gloucester races provides some of the most exciting horse racing of the Point-to-Point season. You can expect a great day out for all the family along with a card of 10 competitive races, including 2 pony races and a new charity ride in aid of the Air Ambulance and Ledbury Hunt. With falconry displays, gun dogs, terrier and ferret racing and a hound parade. General admission is £12.50 per person, under 16’s go free. For a full event timetable visit www.gloucesterraces.co.uk. Sudeley Castle Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Sunday 26th March, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Make your mum feel like a Queen and treat her to an afternoon tea at Sudeley Castle this Mother’s Day. Your afternoon tea will
include freshly made finger sandwiches, locally made scones and patisserie as well as a pot of fair trade tea. You can add a glass of Prosecco to make it even more of a treat! To book please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ event/mothers-day-afternoontea/ or call 01242 602308. Charity Quiz Tuesday 28th March Puckrup Hall Golf Club (at the golf bar), Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL In aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The Cheltenham Wine Festival Saturday 1st April, 12.00pm - 7.00pm, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016. Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair
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will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405. Linc Lunch Club Friday 7th April, The Mayflower, 30 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3NX Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Bournemouth Weekend Friday 7th - Sunday 9th April
We are Phil and Maddy’s Holidays, a friendly group which offers coach holidays on luxury coaches from Bishop’s Cleeve. We have been doing this for many years and are agents for an ABTA- and ATOL-bonded travel company. During the Bournemouth Weekend we will visit and have lunch at a National Trust property before spending two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast in the Cumberland Hotel. On the Saturday and Sunday morning we will offer walks for those who are interested. In addition, we will offer a ferry trip from Lymington to the Isle of Wight and back on the Sunday morning. For more information and to book, please call Phil or Maddy on 01386 832095. Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 9th April, Gates open at 8.30am with track action starting at 9.30am, Prescott Hill Climb,
areas of the castle gardens and discovering the creatures and habitat up close. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing – wellies are welcome! Included with admission.
Cheltenham The annual Bike Festival is a must for all motorcycling fans. Lots of track action, a large display of rare, historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music and great entertainment. Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque this year. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs – expect to see the best of the best! Tickets cost £13.00 in advance, £15.00 on the gate and under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds support the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and the Severn Freewheelers. For more information and tickets, please visit www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk. Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 9th April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free entry. Children’s Wednesdays – Science & Nature Wednesday 12th April & 19th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Mad Science will spend the day with us providing interactive workshops with various experiments including slime making while Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be running Forest School sessions, exploring the more natural
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The Easter Joust Sun 16th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Jousting returns to Sudeley Castle this Easter. The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances from both stunning horses and great experienced horsemen. Included with admission. Cheltenham Jazz Festival Wednesday 26th April - Monday 1st May, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1AD
The popular Jazz Festival, now in its 21st year, is returning to Cheltenham bringing us an exciting mix of local talents and international stars. The Festival will run for six days and takes place in a tented festival village featuring a Big Top stage, the Jazz Arena, a family tent where workshops, performances and sing-alongs will take place, and a food and drink area surrounding the Free Stage. For more information and tickets, please visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com. Spring Grand Sale Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th April, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee with top quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There will also Page 49
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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
be a food hall. More information including opening times and ticket purchasing can be found at www. ukgrandsales.co.uk. Please note, tickets do not include entry to the Castle, Exhibitions, Rooms or Garden.
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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with
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