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The 23 space car park closed in preparation of the start of phase two of the Brewery redevelopment.

Jeremy Williamson, managing director of Cheltenham Development Taskforce, says: “Whilst we appreciate that may be inconvenient to some people, the benefits to the town of linking the Brewery through to Cheltenham’s High Street will be enormous and this is a very exciting time for Cheltenham.”

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How many of us tell ourselves that we perform better least start the task. Even if its just writing a heading under pressure so there’s no problem with doing and the first line. things at the last minute? We put it off not to the 11th hour but the 11th hour and 59 minutes!

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We create stories in our head about why we can’t do it now, running all those usual scripts in our head and get attached to the outcome and in doing so get ‘action paralysis’ and everything is on a ‘procrastination loop’. When actually all we need to do is just get on and do it.

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Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) are working with parishes and neighbourhood forums in Cheltenham to help communities pinpoint green areas of particular importance to them.

Residents can help by giving their views and support to their parish councils and neighbourhood forums, and by also gathering evidence to support submissions. Parishes will be given guidance as not all land will be suitable for designation.

Tracey Crews, head of planning for Cheltenham Borough Council, says: “In the upcoming Cheltenham Plan there will be the opportunity for us to designate local green spaces which meet standards set out in national policy at an early stage.

“With the support of GRCC, we will consider all potential local green spaces identified through this project.”

Cllr Steve Jordan, leader of the council, says: “Green spaces are important for everyone and we are keen to protect areas of local land which are of particular beauty, historic significance or recreational value anywhere in Cheltenham.

“A Local Green Space designation can only be made within the Cheltenham Plan or an adopted neighbourhood plan, so this is an important time for local residents to voice their opinion and have a say in these key decisions.

“I would encourage residents to get in touch with their parish councils and neighbourhood forums to help promote the case for giving special status.”

Contact details for local parish councils can be found on the council’s website. Alternatively, local residents can contact Hannah Wright, from the council’s neighbourhoods team, email hannah.wright@ cheltenham.gov.uk for contact details for either local parish councils or neighbourhood forums.

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LEGAL EAGLE Don’t get caught out with a second hand car

By Dean Dunham of Consumer UK Over the past few months I have received lots of emails from consumers who have had disasters with faulty second hand cars. Before you buy a second hand car here’s what you need to know: Who are you buying from?

If you buy from a dealer you will have the full protection of the Sale of Goods Act, which provides that the car must be:  Of satisfactory quality;  Fit for purpose and roadworthy; and  as described in the advertisement However, if you buy from a private individual the protection that you will get from the Sales of Goods Act is greatly reduced. Here the car only has to be as described in the advertisement and elsewhere by the seller. With this being the case if you buy from a private individual ask lots of questions about the car and insist that all of the answers are provided to you in writing, as this will extend the description of the car.

Check the paperwork This is an essential part of the purchase as the car’s paperwork provides information on the history and ownership of the car.  The Registration Document (V5) Check that the person selling the car is shown as the keeper of the car; The cars vehicle identification number (VIN) shown on the V5 matches that on the actual car; The details on the V5 actually match the car (ie: colour); The V5 is an original and not a copy.  MOT If the car is more than 3 years old it must have a valid MOT. As well as checking the actual certificate you can also check the car's MOT history online using its registration (number plate) and either the MOT test number or the reference number from the V5C registration certificate. This will tell you the date of previous tests, the mileage readings at those tests and any reasons for failure.  Service History You should check the full service history of the car as this will give you an idea as to how well it has been maintained. This will also give you an indication as to whether the mileage displayed on the clock is correct.

In addition to checking the paperwork it is advisable to carry out an independent check in relation to the car. You can also carry out a search on the DVLA website.

Inspect the car Unless you really know your way around a car you should always get an independent mechanic to check the car for you. There are various national brands that can give the car a thorough health check for you at very reasonable prices and this will be money well spent. If you’re buying from a private individual insist on seeing the car at their house so that you have confirmation as to where they live.

Paying for the car If you are buying from a dealer the safest way to pay is by credit card. This will therefore give you the protection of section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. This means that if anything goes wrong with the car and the dealer fails or refuses to help, you can claim your money back from the credit card company who then step in your shoes and deal with the dealer direct. If you pay by cash always get a receipt with a full description of what you have purchased, how much you have paid and what the date was.

Problems with the car If the car develops problems after the purchase take it back immediately. Remember, if you purchased from a dealer you have the right to a refund or repair if:  It turns out that the car is not of satisfactory quality;  The car is not fit for purpose or is not roadworthy; or  If you discover that the car isn’t as the dealer described it.

If you purchased from a private individual your rights are limited and you will only be able to take it back if the description was misleading or simply incorrect. So, if the seller told you that the car had a brand new exhaust and it later turns out that this was not true you can claim a refund.

Regardless of where you purchase the car from, it is a criminal offence to sell a car that is not roadworthy.

Important things to keep As a lawyer I am always thinking about the worst-case scenario and when buying a car you should do the same. This means being prepared for things to go wrong. With this being the case always keep everything associated with the purchase, including:  A copy of the car advertisement and descriptions of the car given to you; and  A copy of all paperwork, including receipts.

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Apart from the general feeling of well-being, you will also benefit from the concoction of scrubs and creams. Caffeine, Dead Sea salts, centella asiatica and algae are just a few of the ingredients in Arosha Body Wraps. You will be scrubbed and wrapped in these incredible bandages that work in synergy.

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What happened in... ...November 1962?

On 29th November a draft treaty between Britain and France was signed. It was for a joint project to build a supersonic airliner.

BA’s and Air France’s Concordes made their first commercial flights on 21st January 1976. They had been beaten into the skies by the USSR’s Tupolev TU-144, but this aircraft only ever carried mail and the project was abandoned after a fatal crash at the 1973 Paris Air Show.

Concorde could cross the Atlantic in under three and a half hours, enabling BA to boast that you were able to ‘Arrive before you leave’. Its illustrious and all-too-short history was blighted by a crash just after taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport

on 5th July 2000. None of the passengers and crew survived.

In April 2003 it was announced that Concorde would be retired from service. A bid by Richard Branson to buy the BA fleet was unsuccessful and on 24th October that year people in London turned their eyes skywards at the familiar thunder for the last time. And this time their pride was mixed with sadness.

1st: The US resumed its blockade of Russian ships to Cuba, following a twoday suspension during negotiations to halt the stationing of weapons on America’s doorstep.

3rd: The New York Times recorded the first use of the term ‘personal computer’.

John W Mauchly, inventor of some of the first room-size computers, predicted that

within a few decades, ‘…there is no reason to suppose the average boy or girl cannot be master of a personal computer.’ I could have told him that - it’s why I go looking for a teenager whenever I have a problem with the blooming things.

4th: The first Mexican Grand Prix was won by Jim Clark and Trevor Taylor.

6th: Saudi Arabia announced the abolition of slavery.

10th: The unfortunately titled ‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ opened at the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

Petrol cost about 5/- a gallon The average price of a house was about £2,700

17th: The unfortunately titled ‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ closed at the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

Three of the bestselling singles this year were:

20th: The USSR agreed to remove bombers from Cuba and the US lifted its blockade.

Lovesick Blues, Frank Ifield Telstar, The Tornados Big Girls Don’t Cry, The Four Seasons

26th: A group of four musicians made their first recordings under the name of the Beatles.

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Cheltenham in your pocket!

With Your Local App Cheltenham which launched last year, you are now able to find your favourite shops, restaurants and businesses at the touch of a button. You'll be kept up to date with special offers, vouchers and local event details too!

Download the App from the Apple App Store or the Android Market. It is also available for iPad. Simply search for 'Cheltenham' and you will find us within the first three listings on the App Store after Cheltenham Racecourse.

When you are out and about and need the name of a reliable tradesmen or you are looking for a restaurant, a local event, a taxi, or vouchers and promotions available in town, you'll find this on Your Local App! Each business is listed in a category making it easy to find what you're looking for. You'll also find handy links to local news and weather, and a brilliant Events section to see what's on around town. It is free to add your event - just go to our website www.cheltenhamlocalapp.co.uk and register in order to add your event. We check each event submission before it is activated. No more trawling through the web, it's all on a simple App that is free to download!

If you'd like to list your business on the App for people to find you, then just get in touch.

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what's on Matisse Exhibition

running up to Saturday 15 October Barnbury, 14 North Street,Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LH Coming from the Tate Modern to Barnbury in Winchcombe: More than 40 lithographs by Henri Matisse on exhibit and for sale. From 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, free admission.

Tel: 01242 300330

Halloween at Primrose Vale

Friday 24 Oct - Sunday 2 Nov FarmTrail from 10am - 4pm (last entry) - Shop open from 9am - 5pm PrimroseVale Farm Shop, Shurdington Road, Bentham, Cheltenham, GL51 4UA Suitable for children between 3 to 15 (All groups must be accompanied by an adult) NB: Sturdy footwear recommended. Tickets £4.50 per trail participant – (accompanying adults go FREE) – small prize for all participants.

Ahead of the Curve Exhibition

Saturday 11 Oct - Sunday 30 Nov TheWilson and Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT A collection of contemporary ceramics and glass from emerging and established Chinese artists. From 9.30am to 5.15pm every day, free admission Tel: 01242 237431

Cremona String Quartet at Pittville Pump Room

Tuesday 14 October 2014, 8pm Pittville Pumproom, Pittville Park, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE For its first concert of the season, Cheltenham Chamber Music welcome the Cremona String Quartet, all the way from Italy, to Pitville Pump Room. Playing music by Boccherini, Shostakovich, and Beethoven, they have been praised for the artistry of their interpretation. Tickets cost £21, free of charge for under 25s.

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Illustration Awards 2014 at The Wilson

Wednesday 15 Oct - Sunday 9 Nov TheWilson and Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT International submissions from both established and emerging artists, exploring what it means to be human.

From 9.30am to 5.15pm every day, free admission. Tel: 01242 237431.

CACSSA firework display in Cheltenham

Sunday 2 November From 6.15pm Cheltenham Area Civil Sports Club,Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL The Cheltenham Area Civil Service Sports Association will once again be putting on a fantastic fireworks display in 2014 – including a licensed bar, burger van and a fire engine for wellbehaved little ones to play on. Tickets cost £6, £1 for under 16s.

Tel: 01242 680424

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Haunted Half Term at Sudeley Castle

Monday 27 - Friday 31 October 10am - 5pm Sudeley Castle,Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A whole week of spooky goings-on at the castle, including ghost tours, arts and crafts, a Halloween Magician, carved pumpkin display, face painting and a fire performance!…the perfect ghoulish day out for all the family.Tickets included with general admission price (£14 for adults, £13 for concessions and £5 for children. Children under 5 go free). Tel: 01242 602308

Steam and Scream at GWR

Thursday 30 October GloucestershireWarwickshire Railway, The Railway Station,Toddington, GL54 5D Don frightening fancy dress and join the Spooky Special train from either Cheltenham Racecourse or Toddington station for a ride through the haunted Greet Tunnel. A Halloween quiz, ghost hunt, themed activities in the Imaginarium and the chance to meet the Wicked Witch of Winchcombe will all form part of the day. Times to be confirmed.

Normal admission charges apply.

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Friday 7 November Bishop’s Cleeve Primary School,Tobyfield Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, GL52 8NN The bonfire is expected to be lit at 7.15pm. Admission to be confirmed.

Tel: 01242 673814

Cheltenham Racecourse fireworks display

Saturday 8 November, 5pm Evesham Road, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH One of the biggest firework displays in the South-West of England, funfair, street performers, hot food, drinks and more. All profits raised will be donated to worthy local causes.

Admission to be confirmed.

Tel: 01242 513014

St Edwards Junior School bonfire

Saturday 8 November, 5.30pm London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6NR St Edward’s School’s PTA will be organising an impressive fireworks display and bonfire for the families of Charlton Kings and beyond.

Tickets cost £5. Tel: 01242 538900

The Open - Three Days of Racing Magic

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Orchid Day Saturday 25 October at Tewkesbury Garden Centre

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Plastic recycling has proven to be a big hit with local residents and now the service looks set to stay.

Following an overwhelming response to its recent trial, Cheltenham Borough Council will offer permanent facilities to recycle mixed plastics at their most popular recycling sites, if agreed by cabinet members when they meet on 16 September.

A pilot project began three months ago and it meant that residents could go along to 12 of the borough’s most popular ‘bring bank’ sites to recycle a range of mixed plastics. This included items such as; yoghurt pots, margarine tubs, ice cream tubs, ready-meal trays and plastic fruit punnets. Officers soon realised how well the trial had been received as the banks were being emptied once and sometimes twice a week.

ScottWilliams, strategic client officer said: ‘’Before the trial was launched, residents could recycle plastic bottles but no other type of plastic at these banks.

Almost as soon as we promoted the scheme, the bring banks were being filled with a mixture of different plastics.There is an increasing demand for this service as people become more aware of the action they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.’’

Councillor Chris Coleman, cabinet member for clean and green environment added:‘’These positive results speak for themselves and I am delighted that we are in a position to consider permanently increasing the recycling provisions available to residents. Prior to the trial, we were aware of the number of residents who said they wanted to recycle mixed plastics.We acted on that feedback and it’s because of the great response to the recent trial that we feel it’s only right to permanently enhance our services in this way.’’

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If approved, residents can continue to recycle their mixed plastics at the following 12 sites: - Caernarvon Road, Morrisons - Priors Road, Sainsbury's - Manor Road, Sainsbury's - BathTerrace car park - Hatherley Lane, Asda - Church Piece car park - Edinburgh Place car park - St James Street car park - Sixways car park - Everest Road, Old Patesians - Swindon Road recycling centre -Whaddon Road, CTFC Other materials which can be collected at the bring bank sites include cardboard, paper, glass, cans, textiles and shoes.

Bulky plastic recycling, also known as mixed hard plastics can be recycled at the Swindon Road Recycling Centre.

This means people wishing to recycle items such as plastic toys, plastic garden furniture and plastic buckets can do so at the container located on site at the recycling centre.

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Community Pride grant breathes new life into Italian Gardens Cheltenham’s hidden gem, the Italian Gardens in Sandford Park, has had a welcome addition thanks to funding of £1,500 from the council’s Community Pride scheme.

A new information board has been put up so that visitors can learn all about the history of the beautiful gardens.

The gardens were designed by Edward White in 1920s and are complete with a sunken pool and fountains.They lie to the west of Sandford Park and are accessed from the Bath Road.

In a joint collaboration between Cheltenham in Bloom and Cheltenham Borough Council, the new board will help both tourists and local visitors to understand more about the little beauty spot.

Councillor Chris Ryder, chair of Cheltenham in Bloom, said: “The information board, which was funded by

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Cheltenham in Bloom through the award of a Community Pride Grant, will be a permanent feature, informing visitors who enter the Italian Gardens of their history.

“The gardens were opened in 1927, as commemorated on a tablet at the entrance to the park, by a party of dignitaries which included the town clerk, R.Owen Seacome, the grandfather of the present vicechairman of Cheltenham in Bloom, Councillor Diggory Seacome.

“School parties on educational trips, or visitors from all over the country and beyond, will all benefit in their knowledge of this little haven in the centre of Cheltenham.’’

Wayne Sedgwick, senior community ranger for Cheltenham Borough Council, continues: “This is great example of partnership working in action.The Italian Gardens are a little-known gem and really are worth a visit.We hope that the new information board will help residents and visitors find out more about their history.”

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Train Information

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St Phillips & St James Church 01242 573508

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St Paul’s Church

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Cheltenham Borough Council 01242 262626

St Peter’s Church

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St Matthews Church

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St Gregory’s Church

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St Mary’s Church

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Holy Apostles

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Underwood Surgery

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Yorkleigh Surgery

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The Royal Crescent Surgery 01242 580248 St Georges Surgery

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Sixways Clinic

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Seven Posts Surgery

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HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 01242 222222 Nuffield Health Hospital

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Cheltenham General

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Charlton Lane Hospital

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LIBRARIES Cheltenham Library

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Hesters Way Library

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Prestbury Library

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Upper Hatherley Library

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