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From the Editor Dear Reader, Welcome to the November issue of the Cheltenham Magazine. I hope that half term was enjoyable - I'm sure the children had a lovely time dressing up to go out and trick or treat. Let's hope that they all had treats and no tricks! You will find lots of interesting articles to read inside along with the many local events happening in and around the area. Once bonfire night is out of the way, Christmas is just around the corner, so why not take a trip to one of the many fayres and festivals that are on and start your Christmas shopping early. The German market is returning to Cheltenham on Thursday 24th November with over 40 traditional stalls selling a wide range of festive crafts and gifts. Remembrance Sunday this year falls on 13th November, when the nation remembers and honours those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. In the spring of 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies growing in battle-scarred fields and wrote the now famous poem 'In Flanders Fields'. After the First World War, the poppy was adopted as a symbol of Remembrance. To read more about it or donate to The Royal British Legion, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk. On a final note, please remember to stay safe if you are attending any bonfire or firework display. Also, if you would like to add any upcoming events to the “What’s on” section in the magazine, please email us at office@glosdirectories.co.uk or like our Facebook page and we will be happy to share the event for you. Best wishes,
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The Lucky Onion is thrilled to announce that their Cheltenham restaurant, The Tavern, will reopen on 24th November 2016. The Tavern started with a simple mission: to deliver delicious food at reasonable prices. This mission remains the same, and after being closed for a few months due to a small fire, The Lucky Onion’s first property; now part of a six-strong portfolio of restaurants, hotels, and pubs in and around Cheltenham, will re-open to much anticipation, bringing a menu comprised of firm favourites alongside some gobsmackingly delicious new plates, and extended opening hours of midday to midnight each day, staying open until 2am at the weekend. This year, The Tavern was awarded a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, an award that they have retained for nearly ten years, making it the only Bib Gourmand restaurant in Cheltenham. In addition to being known for its great food, it has built a steadfast reputation over the past eight years as a real local haunt, where Cheltenham’s cosmopolitan crowd gather to enjoy the very best food, music and cocktails. The new menu, curated by owner Sam Pearman and Head Chef James de Jong, will focus on comforting honest food, but with a modern edge, and will have a completely new array of dishes bursting with flavour as well as some of the muchloved classics that regulars adore. New dishes include their homemade artisan ‘Hog’ and ‘Chilli Cheese’ burgers made with local dry aged beef from Stokes Marsh Farm and served with deliciously dirty trimmings and alcohol laced, sinful shakes. Not only is it about hearty burgers, you can also tuck into an array of globallyinfluenced dishes such as ‘Sticky Chicken Wings’, ‘Chorizo Scotch Egg’ and ‘Squash
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Garden Fireworks by Pippa Greenwood
You may be planning a traditional display of fireworks on November 5th, but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks? At this time of year, there are still several stunning flowers that remind me of fireworks, such as the flamboyant red hot pokers or kniphofias, also known as torch lilies. Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ has a rich yellowy-orange colour while the smaller ‘Little Maid’ has ivory-yellow flower spikes and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ has blazing orangey-red flowers, while those of ‘Alcazar’ are bright red. Available in garden centres now, they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! Crocosmias help provide colour at this time of year, so take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpetshaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. The many varieties of crocosmia thrive in sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil. Pot-grown plants should be Page 22
available for planting now or in the spring, or you can buy the corms to plant towards the end of winter; these plants will look like the ultimate elegant arching firework. If fireworks like star clusters are more your scene, think about sedums or ice plants, many of which have star-shaped flowers. Some of the sedums, such as ‘Autumn Joy’, are still just about in flower, but plant pot-grown specimens now and from late summer you will have a tremendous show of blooms for several weeks, certain to attract bees and butterflies. The angels’ fishing rods, diorama, have arching stems in great numbers surrounded by broad, almost grass-like leaves, each measuring up to 5 ft (1.5m) in length. The rich pink funnel-shaped flowers dangle and sway in the wind and keep on bobbing straight back up again, even on a windy site. Consider growing some lupins for summer, either a yellow variety or ‘My Castle’, which has rich red flowers - just like a rocket racing skywards, but far less noisy. If you want a tree but space is limited, the Kilmarnock willow, Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, is a good option, reaching a height of about 6 ft (1.8 m) after 10 or
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7 Hour Bike Challenge To End Tooth Pain For the Children of the Rif Mountains Last month, two of the team at Greyholme Dental suite embarked on what they call their most “gruelling” challenge. The pair wanted to add to the funds raised by Greyholme so far this year for the Dental Mavericks. Dr Warren Martin, owner of Greyhome Dental Suite, explains: “The dental Mavericks are a project very close to our hearts. A few of our team members have been out to the Rif mountains with the Mavericks and helped treat these young children who have no access to dental treatment. The Mavericks go out to Morocco a couple of times a year and the children walk for miles and queue for hours to see them. They are often in pain and have swollen faces and are at real risk from septicaemia.” On 18th October, Leanne Butler and Lydia Dean saddled up on 2 spin bikes, donated by local Personal Trainer Tristan Gardner (www.TristanGardener. co.uk) outside Greyholme Dental Suite in Bishops Cleeve. Tristan says “When I heard Greyholme Dental were doing this challenge I volunteered the bikes straight away. I love to get involved with other local businesses and they are always doing things for such great causes.”
up on the bikes ready for the big day. Lydia and Leanne had never done any cycling challenges before but each managed to complete the challenge successfully, raising a whopping £730 in the process. Leanne explains: "Originally we were going to take it in turns on one bike but then Tristan offered us another bike so we thought let’s do it, if the children can walk for hours to see the Mavericks, we should be able to do 7 hours on a bike!”
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Solo cyclist raises over £3,500 for local hospice Cheltenham granddad, Richard Iliffe, embarked on an incredible 327 mile bike ride from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice to Port Laoise, Ireland in memory of his wife, Shelia. Waved off by friends and family, Richard Iliffe started his solo cycling journey at the local hospice who helped provide care for his wife, Sheila. He cycled 327 miles through quaint towns and along beautiful coastal paths for 10 days before reaching his final destination of Port Laoise in Ireland – Sheila’s hometown. Shelia attended the Day Hospice at Leckhampton Court for nearly a year and enjoyed her time there so much that Richard wanted to give something back. He decided to take on the cycle ride not only as a personal challenge but also as an opportunity to fundraise for the care the hospice provides. After setting up a Just Giving page, donations started
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pouring in from friends and family. He was also given donations by generous strangers who stopped and asked him about his cause when he was out cycling sporting his blue Sue Ryder jersey. Richard said, “I am completely overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and I can’t thank them enough for their support. Being waved off from the hospice by staff, family and friends was amazing and really helped me on my way.” “Cycling the 327 miles to Ireland was not only an experience but a memory trip and I feel a lot stronger in myself after meeting so many kind people along the way.” Leckhampton Court Hospice is the only inpatient unit in Gloucestershire providing specialist care with the addition of the Day Hospice and Hospice at Home service. The dedicated and highly skilled nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, family support workers and volunteers strive to deliver the best
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Pale colours emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to use tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. In long, thin spaces, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can have matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look. Conventional furniture may not work as well as expected in an open-plan space, so search for larger-than-average pieces that look good from all angles, not just the front. Avoid placing
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heart and Circulatory system: Just one drink a day raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension (permanently elevated blood pressure), stroke and heart attack. Diabetes: Alcohol misuse can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while alcohol’s appetite stimulation and calories can cause obesity. Both conditions can lead to diabetes. Pregnancy & Childbirth Problems: Drinking in pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth, and foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in your baby, potentially resulting in stunted growth, facial abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing and ear problems, hormonal disorders, liver damage, kidney and heart defects, a weak immune system and learning and behavioural problems. accident and injury: Even small amounts of alcohol impair coordination, reaction times and decision-making, making driving and machinery operation far riskier. In recognition of this, Scotland has reduced its drinkdrive limit down to just 22mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. reduced Fertility: Regular and/ or heavy drinking can reduce male fertility through impotence and reduced testosterone, libido, sperm quality and sperm quantity. Even light drinking can reduce female fertility. impaired Development: Alcohol can affect the normal development of the brain, liver, bones and hormones in
adolescents and affects their mental health and judgement, too. If 15-17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be under parental supervision and never more than once a week. Under15s shouldn’t drink at all. how MuCh is Too MuCh? Alcohol Concern says there’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption as regards cancer risk and the government, in light of recent evidence, has reduced and renamed its recommended limits. Its new ‘low risk’ limit is a maximum of 14 units a week for men and women, spread over at least three days. A unit is around half a pint of normalstrength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small (125ml) glass of averagestrength wine contains around 1.5 units. Remember, too, that some of us process alcohol less efficiently. Women usually have less mass, a higher fat to water ratio and lower levels of the alcohol-processing enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and our genetic make-up also affects the efficiency of this enzyme. For more information and support: alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Tel: 0203 8158920 or Drinkline (confidential drink helpline) Tel: 0300 123 1110 Drinkaware: www.drinkaware.co.uk e: contact@drinkaware.co.uk Tel: 020 7766 9900 Don’t Bottle it up: https://dontbottleitup.org.uk e: support@dontbottleitup.org.uk
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Chalk Talk Have you ever wondered where the phrase “tongue-tied” comes from? Being tongue tied is a congenital condition, which restricts the movement of the tongue. It happens when the fold of the skin that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth is shorter than usual. Most babies born with a tongue tie are still able to breastfeed. But for some, where the tongue tie is more severe, mother and baby experience real problems with breastfeeding. That in turn can cause distress to new mothers. And for reasons that are not entirely clear it is affecting an increasing proportion of babies. Tongue tie can be treated with a simple procedure. Diagnosis requires an assessment by a specialist midwife. In the vast majority of cases, if the problem is identified and resolved quickly, mothers are able to go on to breastfeed for as long as they
Lions Club of Cheltenham November Update September and October have been very busy fundraising months for members of the Cheltenham Lions Club. At the end of September, they organised a concert with their friends from the Treorchy Male Choir. It was the ninth concert involving the world famous choir that the Cheltenham Club organised and it was almost a sell-out with 700 people attending. The result of the concert will be seen shortly as it enabled the Club to complete the purchase of an adapted
choose. I learned all about this after I was contacted by one of my constituents, the wonderful campaigner Anna Wood. Anna was concerned about the length of time between diagnosis and the surgical procedure. I wanted to help, so I have been working with our excellent local NHS maternity services to improve support still further. Anna and I met with the Trust earlier this year and we got a really warm reception. Following our meeting, the Trust agreed to train additional midwives to undertake the tongue-tie procedure. They have also committed to improving post-procedure support through an improved leaflet. We’re very lucky in Gloucestershire. Our NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading trusts when it comes to supporting new mothers. Baby Friendly is designed to support breastfeeding and parent-infant relationships. It is the
tricycle for Charlton Kings resident Ray Blackwell. £1,200 of the funds for the tricycle were raised from the Club's Plant Sales and £4,440 from the concert. In addition, donations from local friends and The Barnwood Trust helped raise the sum required. We will see Ray out and about on his tricycle very soon. Ray was a very keen cyclist, racing in events in the Pyrenees and the Alps. Six years ago he suffered a serious skiing accident, spent two years in hospital and was left with severe brain damage. With the help of friends he will now be able to ride again. We all look forward to that day. Early October saw the Club collecting at Sainsbury’s, followed by their Autumn Plant Sale at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road and a Book Stall in the Regent Arcade between the 3rd
first ever national intervention to have a positive effect on breastfeeding rates in the UK. Breastfeeding is a personal choice, and it’s not right in every case. But in the UK, more than 73% of mothers start breastfeeding, and it can build a strong emotional bond between mother and baby. Thanks to Anna and the cooperation of our local NHS, I’m delighted that we’ve made breastfeeding in Gloucestershire a little bit easier. - by Alex Chalk and 9th of the month. All events were extremely successful and the Club would like to thank the management of the venues for their support. As a result of these fundraising efforts, the Club were able to donate £1,000 towards the purchase of water treatment equipment for Haiti. This will be administered by Lions Clubs International.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
La Serenissima wasn’t so serene when its citizens woke up on 4th November 1966 to find the most beautiful city in the world under more than 6 feet of seawater. Even at the northernmost reach of the Adriatic, where the shallow sea is almost tideless, Venetians have always been used to the occasional acqua alta when water laps San Marco’s toes. But on that night 50 years ago, heavy winter rain in the Alps and Appenines filled rivers to overflowing so that the water level of the Adriatic rose, while at the same time a strong northerly wind drove thousands of tons of seawater into Venice’s lagoon and canals. To make the flooding worse, Venice had started sinking. The bedrock below Venice’s lagoon is buried so deeply under sand and silt that to drive piles down to it would be impossible. Only the canal banks themselves are revetted with oak piles. The city’s churches and palazzos stand on zatteroni, or rafts of thick larch planks, with stone blocks piled on top. Even St Mark’s itself and its next-door neighbour, the Doge’s palace, stand on foundations not much more substantial than Page 36
the floor of your house. For centuries, mountains of masonry have been compacting the silt, slowly pressing the water out of it. More recently the aquifers in the bedrock itself have been tapped and drained, causing subsidence. In the first half of the 20th century the city sank by 23cm; and on that night 50 years ago centuries of chickens came home to roost. Nobody was killed, but the flooding caused $6 million worth of damage to architectural and artistic treasures alone. The loss of stock in shops and restaurants and damage to homes and business premises came to far more. But the world rallied round – or at least, the western world did. This was 1966, don’t forget, and Italy wasn’t only the treasure house of the Renaissance; it was also a hothouse of ‘60s style. Alfa Romeos, Vespas, Lambrettas, skinny suits, Sophia Loren, espresso ... the West owed Italy, and in every country support groups sprang up to raise funds and clean paintings. In Britain, the fundraising committee that eventually became Venice In Peril was founded in early 1967 as the Art & Archive Rescue Fund by well-heeled Italophiles such as former ambassador Sir Ashley Clarke, who had also chaired the British Italian Society, and Carla Thorneycroft, the Italian-born wife of senior Conservative politician Sir Peter Thorneycroft. It raised
millions, and by 2010 had completed 46 major projects including the restoration of one of Venice’s oldest churches, San Niccolo dei Mendicoli, used as a location in the iconic 1971 thriller Don’t Look Now. Not all ViP’s money has come from the upper crust, though: £2 million of it so far has come from a crust of an altogether doughier kind. Since 1977 Pizza Express has been making a donation – currently 25p – for every Pizza Veneziana it sells. So much for salvaging Venice’s past. To safeguard its future the Italian government has spent more than €5.5 billion on barrages that can be raised to block the lagoon’s three inlets. These take the form of flattish rectangular tanks, lying on the seabed and hinged at one end. Normally the tanks are full of seawater and lie flat, but whenever high water threatens compressed air is pumped into them and they float upright. When complete they will be able to hold back a surge of 3 metres. Although whether that will be enough in the era of climate change, who knows?
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Town Centre Talking Cheltenham all set to switch-on for Christmas If you’re already starting to wonder how to keep the kids entertained as the build-up starts for Christmas, mark Thursday November 24 in the diary. The start of the festive season in Cheltenham this year will be something for the whole family as the Christmas light switch-on happens on the same day as the popular Christmas Market arrives in town. Stilt walkers, jugglers and Christmas characters will entertain shoppers throughout the town from 4pm. Then at 7pm, Father Christmas will switch on the lights for The Promenade and High Street. Time it right, and you’ll be able to take advantage of a great offer that Cheltenham is running again for latenight shopping not just that Thursday but for the following three Thursdays as well. Parking is free until 9pm at both Regent Arcade and Town Centre East (formerly Grosvenor Terrace) car parks. The Christmas Market runs until Saturday December 17 and will feature a wider range of both gift and food options than last year. From jewellery to clothes and scented soaps to wooden Page 38
puzzles, you should be able to find the presents you’re looking for. And the eating options include paella, noodles, crepes, game burgers and giant pigs-in-blankets. The markets don’t stop there. Cotswolds Markets’ popular Arts and Crafts Market will return to The Promenade from Tuesday December 20, right up to Friday December 23. The same market will also be staged on the Long Gardens on December 17 and 18 with Cotswolds’ Farmers’ Market being held on three Fridays from December 9. Other areas of town will also be lighting up for Christmas, with The Brewery Quarter having its switchon at 6.30pm on Saturday December 3. Its event will run from 5pm-8pm with Father Christmas and local entertainment. Look out for plenty of Christmas sparkle in Regent Arcade and Montpellier as well. A parade around the main shopping centres of Regent Arcade, The Brewery Quarter and the former Beechwood shopping centre was a popular event up until 2015. That’s not happening this year because of the on-going
redevelopment in the town. With The Brewery Quarter not finishing until next summer and work about to start in earnest on the building of the new John Lewis store on the Beechwood site, it is not possible for the town to link up this year. The Cheltenham Business Improvement District has committed to helping support a town-wide event once the developments are completed. But Cheltenham will be welcoming the festive season in the traditional way and there really isn’t a better place for your entire Christmas shop. From the biggest national names in the High Street, The Promenade and our shopping centres to the wide range of independents, you’re spoilt for choice. - by Kevan Blackadder, Cheltenham BID Director
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Cake and Bake Steamed Date Puddings with Caramel Sauce These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a Sunday roast! Serve with pouring cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream to make them extra indulgent.
Ingredients: • 115g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 115g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs beaten • 115g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground mixed spice • 55g ready-to-eat dates, chopped • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (see Tip) • 1tbsp milk FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE • 50g unsalted butter • 75g brown sugar • 75ml double cream
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COUNCILLORS CORNER I have had the honour of being both a Borough and County Councillor for the area in which I live and have known all my life, for the past few years. As a resident of Tivoli in Park Ward it has been terrific to meet so many people and do what I can to help to solve problems and to support local people in building a better Community. One of the things that I have been aiming to do is to improve road surfaces and using what is known as Highways Local Money and other funds, I reached agreement to have a number of roads resurfaced in the Ward including St Stephens Road, Tivoli Road, Ashford Road, Suffolk Street, Tudor Lodge Road and Drive and Grafton Road. Most recently the entrances to Merestones Road and Drive have been done.Bethesda Street and the junction of St Stephens Road and the Park are next on the list. I also campaigned for the resurfacing of Montpellier Spa Road
and the top of the Promenade. Currently I am prioritising the clearing of Gullies (Drains to you and me) which are of concern and I am seeking a footways fund to repair and improve many of our footways which are in a poor condition. As a Councillor on both tiers of Local Governent I am seeking to join up the important services that they both provide. Working with Alex Chalk MP, I am keen to tackle some of our grot spots and have worked with residents groups on this. As a "Womble" I have helped with litter picks and am keen to see more litter bins, there simply are not enough. Protecting the character and charm of our Town and our part of it is a key priority for me and I hope for you. Some development is needed of course but it must be to the highest standard and I will do all I can to oppose planning
Olivia's Opinion Well, hello! Hi, how’re you? Sorry, I’m not wonderful at introductions, but I thought I’ll give it a go. My name is Olivia, nice to meet you. I am a local reviewer and blogger, and this is my column! Believe me, I am just as shocked as you are! Hopefully my article will entice you to venture out to some of the upcoming events, shows and goings-on in Gloucestershire. So what’s going on I hear you scream? With the Cheltenham Literature Festival sadly over, I’ve been scouring the county for the next events to get your teeth stuck into. Remember, remember... to keep a space open in your diary on the 5th November, to take the kids
applications that are out of keeping with those standards. I am arguing for a greater focus by the Borough Council on Tim by the Norwood enforcement, Arms roundabout particularly in our Conservation Area. Urban Gulls and the noise and disturbance that they cause, are a big issue here and I am seeking a more robust effort by the Borough Council to reduce this seasonal issue. I hope that I can have your support in my efforts. Tim Harman – Borough Councillor for Park Ward and County Councillor for Lansdown and Park
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(or your inner child) out to one of the many firework displays. The Racecourse fireworks are always spectacular and accompanied by a funfair, samba dancers and food and drink. However, if you don’t fancy the crowds, there are a multitude of other displays equally as “oooh” and “aaah” worthy (see 'What's On' section in this magazine for more information). Carrying on with the theme of illumination, get into the festive spirit with the Christmas Light Festival in Tewkesbury, the Christmas Light Switch on in
Cheltenham or a light and lantern parade in Gloucester. Perfect to make you feel warm and fuzzy on a cold winter's night! And if after that you really can’t shake that festive feeling, then go ahead and embrace it, with the pantomime starting on the 25th of November in the Everyman Theatre. Cheltenham’s famous clown Tweedy is starring in the highly anticipated Jack and the Beanstalk. Get your tickets on the Cheltenham Everyman website now. See you all next month for some tips on where to go in December!
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Arkaya Heat Pump – Case Study In April this year my wife and I decided to accept Arkaya’s offer to supply and install a Solar Assisted Heat Pump System to run our household hot water supply and supplement our central heating. We were attracted to this application due to our relatively high gas costs associated with four adults, two in their mid-nineties who require a constant room temperature. This combined with an earlier installation of Solar Panels where excess generation over normal demand will run the Heat Pump and thus significantly reduce running costs. I have the advantage of being a 40+ year veteran of the UK and overseas Power Sector as a Chartered Engineer and Senior Executive of the largest independent power producer in the world, listed on the London FTSE 100, where I am familiar with such type of equipment, its thermodynamic theory and mode of operation.
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Arkaya’s installation team were excellent, courteous and caused the minimum of inconvenience and considering the modifications to the plumbing. They also took exceptional precautions to minimize soiling of carpets by laying The main equipment self-adhesive comprises of three black heat floor sheeting throughout their working area and access routes. The overall installation took 2 days with a further day for integrity
checks, fine-tuning and fettling to achieve optimum performance of the system. Whilst it is too early to definitively declare a reduction in energy costs, since the day the Heat Pump System was commissioned our boiler has not been needed to heat the hot water with all of our demands continuously met throughout. Based on our personal experience to date I can recommend consideration of installing the Arkaya Heat Pump System and would be happy for prospective clients to view our neat system for themselves.
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What's On in Nov/Dec Field of Remembrance Thursday 3rd November, 12.00pm, Long Garden (adjacent to the War Memorial), Cheltenham Dedication at the War Memorial, followed by a short ceremony at Imperial Gardens at 12.30pm. Linc Lunch Club Friday 4th November, Monty's Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! £15 each for a 2-course lunch. For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Fairview Fireworks Party Friday 4th November, Gates open from 5pm, children’s display from 5.45pm, main display from 7.30pm, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Victoria Ground, Princes Street, Cheltenham, GL52 6BE
Tickets £6.00 on the gate, accompanied children free. Proceeds go to local Cheltenham community projects. Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display Friday 4th November, Gates open at 6.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy, Tobyfield Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8NN Prices on the gate: Adults £5, Secondary £4, Primary £2, Pre-School free but need ticket. For more details, including advance ticket discounts, please visit www.friendsofbcpa.org. Round Table Fireworks Display at Cheltenham Racecourse Saturday 5th November,
The gates are open at 5.00pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse All profits from the event will be donated to local deserving good causes and charities, including the Midland Air Ambulance. Tickets on the gate £6 adult, £4 child. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £15. Bonfire & Fireworks Display at St. Edward's School Saturday 5th November, Gates open 5.30pm, display starts at 7pm, St. Edward's School, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 6NR This amazing event is organised by the St. Edward's School PTA. NO alcohol or sparklers allowed. Admission: £4 in advance, £5 on the gate, under 4's free - available from St. Edwards School. Gloucester Docks Laser & Firework Display with Gloucester Round Table Saturday 5th November, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2ER Book early, only limited number of tickets available on the gate. Sparklers not permitted. Admission: Adults £6, Children £4, Family £15. Contact: 01452 396572 or see 'Gloucester Fireworks' on Facebook. Tewkesbury Rotary Club Fireworks Display Saturday 5th November, Gates open at 6.15pm, bonfire at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.00pm The Vineyards Field, (behind Tewkesbury Abbey), Tewkesbury Organised by Tewkesbury Rotary Club this is a FREE event with a collection made for local charities. Ladies of Swing ft. The Honeybirds Sunday 6th November, 5.00pm, The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP Revisit your favourite swing hits from the 1920s all the way through to the 1950s in this lively, feel-good show starring close-harmony specialists The Honeybirds. The show will include songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone
and the Andrews Sisters. Tickets £16.00. For more information, please call 01242 258002. CACSSA Fireworks Display in aid of the Civil Service Sports Association Sunday 6th November, Gates open at 5.30pm, Fireworks from 6.15pm, Civil Service Sports Association, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Admission: Adults £6.50, Children £1. Last Night of the Proms Sunday 6th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ Enjoy a fantastic evening of music with a selection of prom classics. The Last Night of the Proms has become an established feature in the Everyman Theatre’s programme. This year’s concert features the Glevum Symphony Orchestra joined by finalists from the local Rotary Young Musician competition. Proceeds will go to Rotary supported causes, including the Colbat Unit Appeal. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve Sunday 6th November: Ian Parker. Sunday 13th November: Julia Fordham. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website cleeveconcerts@hotmail. com. Tickets can also be bought on the door on the night. Armistice Day Parade Friday 11th November, 10.50am, Long Garden (adjacent to the War Memorial), Cheltenham Remembrance Day Services of the Woodmancote Branch of the Royal British Legion Friday 11th November,
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...events cont'd 11.00am, At the War Memorial Bishop’s Cleeve The parade will leave St. Michael’s Hall at 10.40am for the service at the War Memorial, Bishop’s Cleeve at 11am. There will also be a service at Southam War Memorial on Sunday 13th November at 3pm. Winter Collective and Christmas Market Friday 11th November, 7.00pm - 9.00pm and Saturday 12th, 10.00am - 12 pm, Stanton Room, next to the library, Charlton Kings An opportunity to meet local designer-makers working in ceramic, wood, textiles, jewellery paper and willow, and a chance to purchase pieces directly from them. Please come and join us for a glass of mulled wine and a browse on Friday evening, or for a coffee on Saturday morning. For enquiries please email Susan Wilkinson: susancowiewilkinson@gmail.com. Leckhampton Burley Fields Fireworks Display Saturday 12th November, Gates open and bonfire lit at 5.30pm, Kids Show at 7pm, Grand finale at 8.30pm, Burley Fields, Crippets Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 4XT Save money by buying tickets in advance. Adults and children £4 from Burley Fields Lake Farm Shop, Le Paris Cafe (Warden Hill), Leckhampton Convenience Store & Bargain Booze (Bath Road) or pay £6 on the night. Remembrance Sunday at Cheltenham Ladies College Sunday 13th November, 10.30am, Cheltenham Ladies College, Princess Hall All families are warmly welcome to our Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November. Along Page 46
with all the traditional elements of Laurence Binyon’s words, the Last Post to introduce our silence, the Reveille and the Kohima epitaph, there will be moving music from the College Choir and an address from Dr Matthew Lim, our Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology.vNo tickets are required, but please sign in at Reception on arrival. Remembrance Sunday Parade Sunday 13th November, 10.50am Long Garden (adjacent to the War Memorial), Cheltenham Festival of Remembrance Sunday 13th November, 6.30pm for 7pm starts, Cheltenham Town Hall Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance. Tea Dance Monday 14th November, Cheltenham Town Hall Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and tea and biscuits in the beautiful surroundings of the main hall. Admission: £5.00, Carers free. Howlers at the Hall Wednesday 16th November, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The ultimate comedy club night showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12.00, students £9.00. For more information please visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk Cheltenham Choral Society Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Cheltenham Choral Society will be performing Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria together with the Magnificat. These uplifting and joyful works will be joined by Purcell’s ‘Our God Thou art my God’ whose Halleluia section may be a familiar hymn to some. Tickets £15, under 13’s £5, unreserved from Cheltenham Town Box Office 08445 762210; email boxoffice@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk.
Philomusica 50th Anniversary Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Tewkesbury Abbey The Concert will include music by Chilcott Elgar, Parry and Stanford. For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Cheltenham Nearly New Sale of Children and Babygoods Sunday 20th Nov, 10.30am 12 Noon, The Reddings and District Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL516RF Toys, clothes, prams, bikes and more for sale! For more information or to download a table booking form visit: www.cheltenhamnearlynewsale. co.uk or email cheltnearlynewsale @gmail.com. Cheltenham Bach Choir Sunday 20th November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Mozart Requiem and Handel Dixit Dominus. Come and enjoy listening to four fantastic soloists, the Regency Sinfonia and the choir, under music director David Crown. Tickets: £8.00 - £20.00, call the Box Office on 0844 576 2210 or visit Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk. Tewkesbury Festival of Lights Sunday 20th November Tewkesbury Town Centre The Tewkesbury Christmas Festival of Lights is the town's traditional event for switching on the Christmas lights. It's a great day out for all the family with the Farmers' market, food and drink stalls, Christmas gift and craft stalls, fun activities for kids, fairground rides and more. Join Santa for the grand switch-on of the Christmas lights at 5pm. There's plenty of opportunity to do your Christmas shopping and support local businesses, all with the added bonus of free parking in the town centre. For more information, please visit www.visittewkesbury.info.
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Linc Christmas Sparkle Wednesday 23rd November, 12pm - 4pm, Hotel du Vin, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AQ Glass of fizz and canapes; Christmas stalls and demonstrations. Tickets: £15. For further information visit www.lincfund.org, call 0300 422 4422 or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Cheltenham Christmas Lights Switch-On Thursday 24th November, from 4.00pm, Various venues throughout Cheltenham Christmas fun for all the family with stilt walkers, jugglers, Christmas characters and more, not to forget Father Christmas who will be switching on the Promenade and High Street lights at 7.00pm. Cheltenham Christmas Market Thursday November 24thSaturday 17th December A trip to the Christmas Market wouldn’t be the same without wrapping up nice and warm, while sipping on a glass of mulled wine. Enjoy the arts and craft stalls, selection of jewellery and Christmas decorations as well as a massive range of foods from all over the world. An evening with James Hill and Anne Janelle Thursday 24th Nov, 7pm-9pm, St Stephen’s Church, Tivoli We are very excited to be welcoming the very talented James Hill and Anne Janelle into Saint Stephen’s Church for a concert which is sure to be absolutely amazing! The evening is being held in aid of the “Saint Stephen’s Roof Appeal”. There will also be a Ukulele workshop “Chord Twins” for beginners on the same day from 2pm-3pm. Tickets for the evening will be £15 including mulled wine and mince pies. The workshop tickets are also £15 but if you purchase both tickets there is a special offer price of £25! For tickets please
call 07815 852 153. Jack and the Beanstalk Friday 25th November - Sunday 8th January 2017, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ Tweedy the Clown and William Elliott as Dame Trott return for what will be the Everyman's most gigantic pantomime yet. Don't miss Jack's adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with laughs, slapstick, a giant and even a comedy cow. Written and directed by Phil Clark. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www. everymantheatre.org.uk.
Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 26th November, Tewkesbury Abbey For further information, please visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk. Charity Vintage Craftapreneur Fair Sunday 27th November, 9.00am - 6.00pm, St. Luke’s Church Hall, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP Cakes, Crafts and Creations! Pre-Christmas Fair with the aim of bringing together professional and budding craftapreneurs of all ages. Please enquire on 07533 581662 if you would like to run your own stall or obtain further information about this event. All proceeds will be donated to NSPCC and Age UK. Christmas Shopping Fair Sunday 27th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, The Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD In support of Sue Ryder and The Cheltenham College Charitable Trust; sponsored by Savills. Exhibitors include Armadillo Jewellery, Bodega Womenswear, Love From Kate, Boho Betty, Candle Mademoiselle, Goffs Brewery and many others. The Fayre offers the
perfect opportunity to purchase some special Christmas gifts and to get into the festive spirit. Admission is £5.00, children under 16 go free. Tickets are available in advance or on the day. Call 01242 265694 by the 23rd November to book and receive a complimentary glass of fizz on the day! Linc Lunch Club Friday 2nd December, Malmaison, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AS Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! £23 each for a 2-course lunch including a glass of wine. For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk. Christmas Charity Fayre Saturday 3rd December, 11.30am - 4.00pm, The Fleet, Fleet Lane, Twyning, Near Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 6FL Come along and help support our Christmas Fayre in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Christmas stalls, live music with Abi Phillips (from 1pm to 3pm), fantastic food and drink, face painting, mulled wine, carol singing, Christmas donkey, Christmas candy and lots more for everyone to enjoy! Free entry. If you would like to be involved, please contact one of the team: 01684 274020. E: thefleet@wadworth.co.uk W: www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk The Brewery Quarter Christmas Light Switch-On Saturday 3rd December, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, The Brewery, Cheltenham Father Christmas, lots of family fun, and live entertainment. Cleeve Chorale Christmas Concert Saturday 3rd Dec, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale and children from the Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy will be presenting a Christmas Concert on December
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...events cont'd 3rd. The concert will feature choruses from Handel's "Messiah", Vaughan Williams's "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" and other Christmas music and carols. Tickets are £10 each (including refreshments), concessions available for children. Tickets can be obtained from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores, or on the door. Please come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas concert which will include carols that the audience can sing along to. GWR Santa Specials Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December and Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th December, 9.00am - 5.00pm, The Railway Station, Toddington, Glos, GL54 5DT Take a trip on one of the GWR Special Santa Trains this December. After travelling from Toddington to Winchcombe Station, you can first meet the elves and helpers that assist Santa in his work, before meeting the great man himself in his Grotto. Whilst at Winchcombe you are invited to have a complimentary mince pie and a hot or cold drink. Early booking is essential! Please call 01242 621405.On Saturday 10th December there will be a Christmas Carols Train Special. The train will depart from Toddington at 7.00pm, and the Carol Service will take place under the Christmas lights at Winchcombe Station. The event will be in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December: Mixed Traction Christmas Cracker, two days of intensive steam and diesel running. The Roses Theatre Panto – Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Saturday 3rd December Saturday 7th January 2017, Page 48
Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX Tewkesbury's traditional family pantomime is guaranteed to hit the mark. This year's pantomime is sponsored by Peter Ball & Co. Tickets range from £13.00 - £25.00. Book before the 30th November and save money!For more information and to book please call 01684 295074 or visit www.rosestheatre.org.
Winter Wonderland Tuesday 6th December, 5.00pm - 8.00pm, Winchcombe Come and join over 2,000 people and enjoy a night of late Christmas shopping with festive fun for everyone. Lots of stalls with gifts, food and drinks, live entertainment and plenty of Chrimble cheer! Cheltenham Choral Society Concert 'A Tapestry of Christmas Music’ Tuesday 6th December, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Cheltenham Choral Society invite you to join them at their Charity Carol Concert ‘A Tapestry of Christmas Music’. They will be performing a mix of traditional and new carols. Airthrie and Prestbury's St. Mary’s School will also delight you with their charming singing. Familiar favourites will of course be included for audience participation! In aid of the ‘Help Holst’ appeal for museum flood repairs. Tickets: £10/£5 for under 13’s. Available from the Town Hall Box Office: 08445 762210. Churchdown Male Voice Choir Christmas Concerts Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st December, 7.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, GL3 2JH Every year Churchdown Male Voice Choir present three concerts to set off the season. It is, for so many
people, the start of Christmas. Come along and enjoy a fun evening packed with traditional music, carols and songs, a few special turns and a half time supper including mince pies. Early booking is essential (there are rarely any tickets available on the night), tickets cost £8-50 and include a supper. Please contact Colin Acton on 01452 714360 to book. Christmas Day Swim Sunday 25th December, 11am - 11.30am, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham Why not go for a quick dip before Christmas dinner? The water will be extremely cold so this event is for people aged 17+ only. The gates will open at 10.30am and a disclaimer will need to be signed before entering the pool. Spectators are welcome to come along.
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons.org. uk/local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch
LOCAL MARKETS Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9am - 2pm Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home?
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home? Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey. ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to Page 50
carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example. land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land. environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold forover £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹:
• £125,001 to £250,000: 2% • £250,001 to £925,000: 5% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% • Over £1.5 million: 12% As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work. Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. http://www.which.co.uk/money/ mortgages-and-property/guides/ buying-a-house/the-cost-ofbuying-a-house/ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/estimate-your-overallbuying-and-moving-costs http://land-data.org.uk/ getdownload.aspx?did=15 ¹ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/everything-you-need-toknow-about-stamp-duty
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