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Council car park closes for Brewery redevelopment From Monday 15 September the Brewery car park at Baynham Way will close permanently. The 23 space car park is closing as preparations start for phase two of the Brewery redevelopment. Hoardings will be put up ready for the contractors to start on site next month. Jeremy Williamson, managing director of Cheltenham Development Taskforce, says: “The car park will be closed from Monday 15th September for the next phase of work to the Brewery to start. “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.” The nearest car parks to Baynham Way are the NCP and North Place on St Margaret’s Road. For more information about the other council run car parks in Cheltenham, visit: http://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/parking
New era for Cheltenham's leisure and culture services A significant point has been reached in establishing a trust to manage Cheltenham’s leisure and culture services. At a meeting next Tuesday (16 September) cabinet will be asked to agree the awarding of the contract to The Cheltenham Trust from 1 October 2014.The decision will be subject to The Charity Commission approving the trust as a charitable body by that date. The decision would meanThe CheltenhamTrust would oversee the management, operation and development of some of Cheltenham’s most iconic cultural venues.These include CheltenhamTown Hall, TheWilson and Pittville Pump Room.The trust will also be responsible for running leisure-at Cheltenham, the Prince ofWales Stadium, our tourism services and theTourist Information Centre, as well as our ‘Sport, Play and Healthy Lifestyles’ outreach service.
The trust will be working closely in partnership with the council but it will be run independently by a board of trustees. The trustees – two of whom are councillors - bring with them a range of skill sets and will be chaired by Joanna Stringer. The creation of the trust will result in net savings to the council of £125,000 in 2014/15 rising to £833,000 by 2018/19. As a trust, it will also look to generate additional income through fundraising, as well as commercial activities through its trading subsidiary. The trust will also ensure that the services continue to make a vital contribution to the town, both to the everyday life of its residents and as a destination that inspires and excites visitors. Councillor Rowena Hay, cabinet member for healthy lifestyles, said: “It’s taken two years and a lot of hard work but I’m delighted to be at the point where we are seeing The Cheltenham Trust taking on the management and development of our leisure and culture services. ‘’I am confident that the board members and staff will bring a huge range of skills and expertise that will drive the trust forward and will help promote Cheltenham as a town rich with leisure and culture services and attractions.” Joanna Stringer, chair of the trust, added: “We are honoured to be trusted with this considerable responsibility and look forward to working with all those in Cheltenham to develop these services over the next decade.We would also like to extend our thanks to all those involved in the project at the borough council, particularly Pat Pratley, Ken Dale and Rowena Hay who have gone above and beyond in the spirit of creating a better future for Cheltenham.” The contract is for ten years, with a review at five years, with potential for the council to extend the contract by a further five years. Staff currently working in these areas will transfer under TUPE to The Cheltenham Trust. In the event of The Cheltenham Trust not being registered as a charity before 1 October 2014 the cabinet will be asked to delegate authority to the council’s deputy chief executive in consultation with the cabinet member to complete the transfer by 1 November. If services are not transferred by that date a further report will be brought to cabinet on 11 November.
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Gardening Conifers
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Gardening Conifers
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With summer a rapidly fading memory it’s likely that you’ve had the central heating on for weeks or even months. With energy prices constantly increasing, a few simple bits of kit can make a huge difference to your outgoings. One of the simplest changes you can make is to replace your boiler’s old timer with a modern digital programmer, such as Siemens’ RWB29. This £45 device enables you to set different times for weekdays and weekends, and you can set three different heating times per day. Installing it and any similar programmer isn’t a particularly difficult job and the extra control it offers can help reduce your heating bills. Another option is to invest in thermostatic radiator valves, or TRVs for short. With prices starting at around £7, TRVs are simple to fit and enable you to set different temperatures in different rooms, so for example you might set the bedrooms to be several degrees cooler than the living room. You can even get digital ones such as the Terrier i-temp i30, which enables you to set up to 6 different temperature settings per day - handy if the room’s temperature is subject to
outside factors such as late afternoon sunshine. For many of us our heating systems are fairly low tech, but that’s changing with the arrival of systems such as British Gas’s Hive. Hive connects your boiler to your broadband, and that means you can control it with a smartphone app. You might override the heating settings because you’re coming home later than expected, keep an eye on your daily energy use, or just show off by turning the heating on and off when you’re at work. British Gas reckons that the £199 Hive will pay for itself very quickly, offering savings of up to £150 a year on your energy bills, and it’s compatible with 99% of the UK’s gas boilers. One of the most advanced home energy gadgets is the Nest learning thermostat, which is now owned by Google. The £249 device isn’t just a good looking thermostat; it’s a computer that learns your everyday activities and sets the heating to suit - and it knows when you’re out, lowering the heating accordingly. Once again the big selling point here is reduced energy bills, and Nest has proved so successful at doing that in America that
some US energy companies are giving them away free to their customers to help keep their bills down (and the customers loyal). A thermostat is hardly the most exciting sounding gadget, but Nest has big ideas: Google has teamed up with the likes of Mercedes-Benz and fitness gadget maker Jawbone, remote control firm Logitech and garage door firm Chamberlain to make Nest compatible with their products. A Mercedes car knows what time you’ll be home and can alert the thermostat accordingly; a Jawbone fitness tracker can tell when you’re waking up and can turn the heating up automatically; allin-one remotes can get all your entertainment gadgets ready for a movie while dropping the temperature to make the thriller even more chilling. It won’t be long before Google adds voice control to the mix, and it’s clear that it sees Nest as the centre of a much wider home automation system. It’s hot stuff already!
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The Better Life Pump Ups the Volume
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scraping sound stops and the spout gurgles with water. And then away you go. Although, I have to say, Anne humming the Popeye theme while I pump castiron doesn’t add much to the experience.
This year, our aim was self-sufficiency in water for the garden. The addition of a Rainwater Hub - fixed to the wall and intersecting a downpipe (never underestimate the value of a competent neighbour) - means that we now have a gravity-fed system of connected water butts. Like many homes these days we’re on a water meter, so it makes economic as well as eco sense. Our back up system is a subterranean tank at the rear of the house, which - fortunately for us - was a present to the previous owners from their grown-up children. (Sometimes chocolates, flowers or socks just aren’t enough!) The only downside is that you have to prime the top chamber with water each time and then pump like billy-oh until the
Recently we noticed that the pump needed more priming even though it was delivering less water. My reactive solution was to impersonate Stephenson’s Rocket until the pump shrieked in pain. Luckily, taking the pump apart was a job I could actually do for myself, thanks to my trusty antique mini wrench (a £1 bargain at a local car boot sale). To be fair, the warped shaft was both not my fault and my fault - like a Zen riddle. Specifically: I didn’t manufacture the inferior quality pump shaft, but I had bought it online because it’d seemed like a bargain. “There’s a blacksmith down on the industrial estate,” Anne revealed, as I looked on - not for the first time - in awe. My admiration faded a little when she added, “And we’d better buy a proper gasket as well, while we’re about it.” I always get a thrill at meeting craftspeople. Not only are they doing something that I can’t (which could cover anything beyond growing mint and
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Planning for Building Work Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy advice Ready, Steady, Go?
It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration. Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away? Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look
for tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings. Then sort out your budget, agree a programme of work and get ready to make a few cups of tea.
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information. If you live in a listed building, green belt or a conservation area, you should be especially careful to get the necessary consents – it is a criminal offence to fail to apply for listed building consent when required, for example, so it is always worth checking with your local planning authority. You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to electrical installations. It is important that you comply with them, because if you don’t you could be asked to alter or remove the work. You would also have problems when you come to sell
your property. Confirm with your builder that he is taking responsibility for compliance – and get the necessary documentation to prove it once the work is finished. If you are doing the work yourself, talk to the building control department of your local authority.
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Now is the time to decide on any environmentally friendly features that could save you money (and the planet) in the long run. Some eco measures, such as ground source heat pumps and wind turbines, are best suited for new builds or top-to-toe renovations, but others – solar panels and rainwater recycling, for example – are more easily achievable. And don’t overlook the straightforward options, including fitting double or secondary glazing, installing water-saving showerheads and insulating your loft. Even tiny moves such as connecting an energy monitor or switching to energy-saving light bulbs can make a big difference. For more information, go to www. energysavingtrust.org.uk.
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Finance Three Easy Ways to Save Money This Winter
Fuel bills are a major worry for all of us in winter. Prices go up but the need to stay warm remains, and it’s not just heating the house that’s the problem. Skyrocketing costs of petrol and food drain your finances on a weekly basis, but there is a little cheer on the horizon. Below are three ways to help you make ends meet this winter. All are easy to implement, they just take a little thought and planning, so make a start now before the bad winter weather strikes.
Reduce energy consumption
According to the Energy Saving Trust, savings of around £300 a year can be made using cavity wall and loft insulation in an average semi-detached house. At the time of writing, British Gas offers free or subsidised loft and cavity wall insulation to eligible homeowners on mainland Britain. Even small measures make a big difference though, the result being a warmer home and reduced bills: Draught excluders - It’s surprising how much heat is lost through small gaps under doors and around windows – not something you’d always notice day to day.
Energy monitors - These monitors let you know how much energy each appliance consumes. Most people quickly change their habits once they see the spikes in energy usage recorded by the monitor. Lighting - This is one of the easiest areas in which to reduce consumption. Energy-saving light bulbs, external light sensors, and switching off lights when not in use all help to keep down costs. Appliances - Freezers work more efficiently when full, as do ovens. Not only that, but you’ll save money buying and cooking food in bulk.
Halve grocery bills
A little planning goes a long way when it comes to shopping. Preprepared menus and shopping lists are easy ways to reduce waste as well as save money. The ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ website has some useful tips in this respect, and offers advice for saving money on food. The main message is buy and cook in bulk. Cooking becomes less of a chore when you can just grab a home-cooked meal out of the freezer several nights a week. Late Sunday afternoon shopping trips are a revelation, when incredible deals can be found in the ‘reduced’ aisle if you time it right. This alone saves a huge amount of money over the course of a year. Cooking from scratch, making your own bread, home brew and wine all save money, and if results are good you can always give away your goodies as Christmas presents.
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If you’ve never switched gas and electricity suppliers before, you could be in for a pleasant surprise. The biggest savings of around 5%-10% can be made when you manage your own account online and pay by direct debit. Suppliers like their customers to pay by direct debit as there’s less likelihood of default. It keeps their credit control costs down, and they earn interest on any overpayments you make during the summer months. To make sure you get the best deal: • Always read your own meter – don’t rely on an estimate from your provider • Don’t assume that dual fuel is always the cheapest way to buy • Use a price comparison website to find the best deals • Avoid pre-payment meters – the choice of tariffs available is very limited Saving money is often about changing your habits. Things like unplugging appliances and turning off lights are simple to do, and can save you hundreds of pounds over the course of a year. http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Insulation/Roof-and-loftinsulation http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Insulation/Cavity-wallinsulation http://www.britishgas.co.uk/ products-and-services/energysaving/home-insulation/freeinsulation.html http://www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/Electricity/Products-andappliances#computer http://england. lovefoodhatewaste.com/
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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.’’ Page 36
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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
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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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!
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Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September GloucesterWarwickshire Railway, The Railway,Toddington, GL54 5DT Gates open at 9am and trains will run every 45 minutes throughout the day with the first train at 9.30am from Toddington and 9.45am from Cheltenham Racecourse. Online prices adult £17, senior £15, child £10 (3-15), family £32 (1 adult and 2 children), family £42 (2 adults and 2 children), under 3's free. Tel: 01242 621405
Holst Birthday Concert Planets Centenary Programme 2014
Sunday 21 September 3pm Holst Birthplace Museum, 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2AY Tickets available from the Holst Birthplace Museum and Cheltenham Town Hall. Adults - £15, Holst Birthplace Trust Members - £13, Students - £5. Tel: 01242 524846
team challenge. The event starts with a 2km swim in the lidos 50m main pool.The heating to the main pool will have been turned off at the end of our summer season and the water temperature will have dropped considerably.Wetsuits are advisable but not necessary. Competitors then run out of the lido and up to the Devils Chimney on Leckhampton Hill and then return to finish in the lido grounds, a round route of 10km.For entry and admission costs call 01242 524430.
The Cheltenham Oxjam Takeover
Saturday 18 October 2pm - 12am Cheltenham High Street, venues include; 21 Club, Subtone, MooMoo, Frog & Fiddle, an outdoor stage and more to be confirmed. A cacophony of live music acts spread across six of the hottest venues in town not to mention an outdoor warm-up stage. There will be over 120 bands performing at theTakeover mainly local performers but also some from further afield. Throughout the streets there will be street artists, buskers, stilt walkers, fire eaters, statues – we will deliver a surprise around every corner!! See full list of venues and confirmed artists at www.oxjamcheltenham.com
Christ Church Choir Gala Charity Concert
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
Friday 3 - Sunday 12 October Various venues in Cheltenham Tickets available online or from Box office: 0844 880 8094 www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
The Devil's Aquathlon
Sunday 5 October Start times between 9am and 12pm Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU The Devils Aquathlon is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitor’s aged 17 and above who enjoy a personal or
Saturday 18 October 7.30pm Christ Church Malvern Road Cheltenham, GL50 2JH Cheltenham once again welcomes world-renowned soprano, Dame Felicity Lott, when she returns to Christ Church, Malvern Road on Saturday 18th October 2014. She will perform in a Gala Charity Concert with Christ Church Choir, directed by Timothy Ingold The programme will contain songs in French and English, including work by Benjamin Britten as well as the Vivaldi Gloria and Schubert’s Mass in G. Dame Felicity will also sing a duet with local soprano, Melissa Friessner-Day. Her accompanist for the concert will be Sebastian Whybrew, a graduate scholar of the Royal College of
Music who has been described by the Telegraph as being ‘out of the top drawer of young musicians’. Tickets £20 Centre Nave & Gallery or £15 some seats with restricted view all unreserved Available on the door and in advance from Wilson Tourist Information Centre,Clarence Street, Cheltenham.Tel No: 01242237431 (Op 3) SHOWCASE 13 - 15 Montpellier Arc
Halloween Fun Farm Trail at Primrose Vale
Friday 24 October - Sunday 2 November 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.
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Halloween at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park Sat 25 October – Sun 2 November 10am - 4pm Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, Nr. Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG
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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
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