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Local Events in November
Autumn Planning & Planting Gardening by Pippa Greenwood
Buying a Bespoke Kitchen Home & Interiors by Katherine Sorrell
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The Millionaire Maker Local Writer Richard Denny
Chalk Talk Local News Local Businesses Finance
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From the Editor Hello Reader, Wow, the clocks have gone back, the dark nights have returned and the children are back at school for their last term before Christmas. We are now steadily steering towards the end of the year, but for now let’s concentrate on what’s ahead of us and remember, remember the 5th of November! Guy Fawkes Night is back to bring us bonfires and fireworks – make sure you dress up warmly when you go out and don’t forget to keep your pets as far away from the noise as possible. Your vet can help with advice and medication for your pet so do give them a call.
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Another major event in November is Remembrance Sunday on 8th November. The Royal British Legion is hoping to once again raise millions with their Poppy Appeal, and this month you’ll see the theme of our front covers is centred around Remembrance Day – please support the Royal British Legion in any way you can. This month, BBC Children in Need also raises much needed funds. Their Appeal Night will be live on BBC One on 13th November. Many schools, nurseries, playgroups, workplaces and shops in the area will be raising funds for this worthy cause – it will be a week of non-stop fun! If you have an event planned to raise money for Children in Need or any other charity, then don’t forget to email your story and pictures to office@glosdirectories.co.uk so that we can include them in the next issue. Best wishes,
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Remembrance Sunday And Pause To Remember
• Cheltenham’s remembrance service and parade to honour the sacrifice of armed services in war: 11am Sunday 8th November
• Mayor marks Remembrance Day at 11am on Wednesday 11th November with two minutes of silence at the war memorial The war memorial in Cheltenham’s Long Gardens will once again be the centrepiece for the town’s service of remembrance and civic parade on Sunday 8 November. On Remembrance Day the mayor, Cllr Duncan Smith, will honour the two minute silence at 11am. The Page 8
service will begin at 10.55am. A lone trumpeter will play ‘The last post’ before two minutes of silence at 11am. After the Reveille, the service continues with prayers, hymns and the national anthem, played by Gloucestershire Police Band. The mayor will lay the first wreath at the war memorial followed by other civic dignitaries, including borough and county councillors, and representatives from local organisations. After the wreaths have been laid, the civic party will watch from the steps of the Municipal Offices as Cheltenham Silver Band leads the march past. Taking part will be the Cheltenham branch of the Royal British Legion; Cheltenham Royal Naval Association; 243 Gloucester Field Hospital; 2624 Sqn Royal AUX (RAF Brize); Joint Services Support Unit; and Old Comrades. Also attending will be detachments from the naval, army and RAF cadets,
and patrols from local scouts. In the evening, the mayor will attend the Festival of Remembrance, which is organised by the Royal British Legion and held at the town hall. On Remembrance Day (Wednesday 11 November) the council is again supporting The Royal British Legion in encouraging businesses, shops, offices and individuals to pause to remember at 11am. During a short service conducted by Canon Dr Tudor Griffiths, the mayor, Cllr Duncan Smith, will observe a two minute silence at the war memorial. Children from Dunalley primary school will be attending to join in this act of remembrance. Cllr Duncan Smith said that as first citizen he counted it a privilege to be able to lead the town in this act of remembrance and would like to invite all members of the community to join him at both of the services.
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Peugeot helps get Teenagers behind the wheel Peugeot has made it easier for teenagers in Gloucestershire to get behind the wheel by making its unique ‘Just Add Fuel®’ scheme available to 18-20 year olds for the very first time from local Dealerships, Warners’ of Gloucester and Warners’ of Tewkesbury. From September, young drivers will be able to benefit from the Peugeot Just Add Fuel® initiative on the Peugeot 108, due to a clever advanced telematics device which attaches to the on-board diagnostic port and tracks driver behaviour. Previously only available to drivers aged 21 or older, Peugeot has made strides in the motor industry by making the inclusive package available for young drivers on the Peugeot 108. Since its launch over five years ago, more than 27,000 people have taken advantage of Peugeot’s Just Add Fuel®. The innovative, fixed-cost motoring package ensures a single monthly payment which allows customers to leave the
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Town Centre Talking John Lewis will build a brighter future for the whole of Cheltenham The announcement that the John Lewis Partnership is spending £30 million on a landmark new store was described by some as Cheltenham’s worst-kept secret. But in truth, the revelation that one of the high street’s most popular names was to take over the Beechwood shopping centre was an enormous surprise to most. Yes, the negotiations have been going on for some time and the whispers that John Lewis was looking keenly at our town were getting louder. But not only has John Lewis chosen Cheltenham for its first Gloucestershire store, it will involve a complete rebuild of the Beechwood centre and its car park and give the town’s entire retail offering a real shot in the arm. That Gloucestershire focus is a really important one. John Lewis does not currently have a store between Cribbs Causeway and Birmingham. It could have chosen an out-oftown destination anywhere in between – or gone to Gloucester or Worcester.
Instead, it is coming right into the heart of Cheltenham in the way it used to operate in Bristol before it moved out of the city centre in 1998 and opened at was then the new Cribbs Causeway complex. Not only have Bristol shoppers flocked to Cribbs Causeway ever since, but so have many from Gloucestershire and Cheltenham. It may have been a drive, but it was worth the drive. And that is where Cheltenham can now cash in. Not only will those Gloucestershire shoppers be able to stay in the county, others will be attracted to the new store from elsewhere. All may come for John Lewis initially but they will also be spending in other shops, restaurants and businesses in the town. They may get to experience other parts of Cheltenham for the first time. They’ll love The Prom and the independent shopping districts of Montpellier, the Suffolks and Bath Road.
The development timescale also means that by the time John Lewis opens, the Brewery redevelopment will also be complete – and that will be yet another reason to come to town. In the short-term, there are issues around trying to find new homes in Cheltenham for the small number of stores displaced by the John Lewis plan that want to stay in town – and not all do. We also need to ensure that we have the parking provision the town needs both during the Beechwood closure and afterwards. But Cheltenham-based retailers of all kinds have every reason to see a brighter future ahead. - by Kevan Blackadder, Town Centre Manager
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Movember: Because Men’s Health Matters
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Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has inspired 4 million moustaches worldwide. But what’s it really about? Let’s look behind the moustache. What is MoveMber? The November challenge asks men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation, a global charity whose mission is “to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health”. The Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer and improve sufferers’ physical and mental health, and to reduce mortality from male suicide by reducing mental health discrimination and ensuring that men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, taking action early when they experience problems. So far, it has raised £346 million and financed 800 research and awareness programs in 21 countries. “In the last 10 years or so... we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder. Why Focus on Men’s health? In 2011, the average UK life expectancy was 82.6 years for women but just 78.7 years for men, who were 14% more likely Page 18
to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds, but highly curable. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point. The Foundation believes the main reasons for men’s poor health are: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell • Engaging in risky activities • Mental health stigmas The Foundation’s most recent research showed that 99% of Movember participants talked to someone about their health, 75% were more aware of potential health issues and 62% had seen a doctor, or intended to, to discover their ‘key numbers’. the MoveMber Foundation’s advice For Men Know your key numbers – ‘one of the most important things you can do,’ whatever your age. Track your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Know your family history – including illnesses suffered by family members who have passed away. Keep moving – maintain (or
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MARTIN LEWIS Solar By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert
As summer’s rays have faded, the 550,000 Brits with solar panels will stay smiling. Solar panels aren't just an environmental boon, they cut your electricity bills and pay you for generating energy too. However, the amount you can earn from them will likely soon drop again, so if you’re mulling it, it’s worth deciding whether it’s right for you soon. Let me take you through it…
In June the rate dropped from 13.3p/kWh to 12.9p/kWh (in contrast, you pay 9p-13p/kWh for the electricity you use). Yet once panels are installed, the government has said the rate is fixed for 20 years and rises with inflation, so signing up sooner pays more.
How solar panels work
Does buying solar panels still add up?
"Solar power? Hang on, we don't live in California!" may be your first thought. Yet it’s not about the heat, it’s about daylight, so they still generate some electricity on gloomy days – vital in a country with weather as dull as eating rice cakes while waiting in for a delivery.
Back in the day, solar panels were a no-brainer. When the Government launched the feed-in scheme, people typically got a gobsmacking £1,100+ per year in payments, not taking into account electricity savings. Then again, a typical system cost £12,000.
There are actually two types of panels: thermal which just heat the water, and photovoltaic (PV) which generate electricity, and it’s these that all the fuss is about, though you’ll usually need a reasonable sized, unshaded roof, facing south-ish.
Yet now while you earn less, it also costs far less with the price coming down to £5,000-£8,000. For a full detailed analysis and more help, go to www.mse.me/solar, but in a flash...
How solar panels make you money
Here’s some maths based on a typical house in Manchester with a typical 4kWp system:
Financially, there are two reasons to do this: ● You save on electricity bills. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates a typical family can knock around £100/year off their bills, as it cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy. This depends on system size, location, whether you're at home during the day and other factors. ● You get paid for generating. You also get paid a ‘feed-in tariff’ for ALL the energy you generate. Crucially, that’s even if you’re the one using the energy, which once big home storage batteries become commonplace will be even better. The amount you get depends on your system's size, but EST estimates typical payments of £500 a year (tax-free).
- Cost of panels: £6,500 - Annual generation payment: £515 - Annual bill savings: £120 - Total: £635 - Break even estimate: 10 years - Profit at 20 years: £6,200. So with savings rates so low, for someone with a bundle of cash these are a good option to look at. And for some they can pay back even sooner. The key need-to-knows To see whether solar panels are worth it for you and whether you can get them, there are some important need-to-knows: - You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded.
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- You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energyassessor to find an accredited assessor. - You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site. - The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar. - Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority. - Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org. Aren’t they an eyesore? Will it impact the value of my house? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their house down or put off buyers.
Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels? Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance. Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar. New tool to trick Amazon into giving you free delivery The giant e-retailer used to give free delivery on its goods (not its third party Marketplace sellers) if you spent £10, but in May it increased that to £20. Delivery costs anything from £1.50 to £6, but a new tool (developed by a very clever chap called Adam who used to work for me), SuperSaverDelivery.co.uk scours Amazon for filler items. For example, a £19.72 hairdryer comes with a £6.01 delivery charge so £25.74 total. But the tool shows how you can add a 33p Snickers bar so you’d only pay £20.05. Turn your smartphone into a free holiday sat-nav If it’s got GPS, you can convert it into a free sat-nav for 28 countries without using any pricey data overseas. Just download the maps before you go – Navmii.com is a free app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. Once you’ve downloaded it to your phone, it doesn’t need any internet data to find routes, search, or access its maps via GPS, as these are stored offline in your phone.
And the aesthetics are worth considering, though there are ways to fit panels more discretely. Equally, a more efficient home generating its own energy and paying a feed-in tariff could attract buyers.
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If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress - you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst. It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst more costly, it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind.
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With an off-the-peg kitchen your choices are limited to a selection of door styles, carcass
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Chalk Talk Cheltenham is back. That's the message following John Lewis' decision to open a flagship store in the centre of town. Cheltenham is a superb retail destination with a rich variety of independent shops. But local rivals have been chipping away over the last decade to try and steal our crown. They've made too much headway for my liking. This announcement shows we're fighting back. On top of new jobs, this investment will help cement our reputation for shopping excellence. It will attract new visitors and increase footfall. That in turn will mean more customers for our brilliant independent retailers. But anyone who thinks we can now afford to relax and lose focus is plain wrong. Competition hasn't gone away. Shoppers can choose from a bewildering number of destinations, from a resurgent Gloucester, to Oxford and Cribbs Causeway. That's why this announcement should not be the end of our efforts; it should be the beginning.
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Autumn Planning and Planting by Pippa Greenwood There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too. If everything is looking a bit glum, why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers with brilliant autumn colour and now is the perfect time for planting, as the soil should still be relatively warm and considerably more moist than it was during summer. It is also a perfect time to shop for plants which you can enjoy at this time of year, giving you the chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which individual tints and hues you find the most attractive. Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites is the sweet gum or Liquidambar but this is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is renowned if planted in a relatively shallow soil over
chalk. You should also try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour, avoiding the most windswept areas where strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its autumnal shades. The ultimate choice of plants will be largely determined by the conditions in and the size of your garden, so a trip to your local garden centre is worthwhile. The Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which can grow to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddish-orange colours in autumn. Some viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and for bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although they prefer an acid soil. The numerous maples, particularly the Japanese maples, not only bring vibrant colours into your garden during autumn but being relatively small or very slow growing are suitable for most plots. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which
bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum ‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautiful leaves of Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’. Whatever you choose it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole. Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to the same depth as it was whilst in the compost. Always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, to help them get well established so you can enjoy them for years to come. Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www. pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The only known photograph of the death sentence being passed in an English court.
On 13th August 1964, Gwynne Owen and Peter Allen were hanged for the robbery and murder of a van driver. Owen was a mentally unstable drifter, Allen a feckless petty criminal. The murder was out of character, and most observers were surprised when they weren’t reprieved. But their case wasn’t all that unusual, and didn’t attract any more than the usual amount of media attention. There was, though, one extraordinary thing about Owen and Allen: they were the last people in Britain to be executed. On 8th November 1965 a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Labour backbencher Sidney Silverman received the royal assent, and hanging was abolished. This didn’t come out of the blue. Capital punishment had become extremely unpopular and its abolition was mostly welcomed by the public. Three high-profile miscarriages of justice – or perceived miscarriages of justice – had gone some way towards discrediting the idea and, to undermine it further, the public had lost confidence in the way the Home Office decided who should live and who should die. The first of the three cases was a straightforward wrongful conviction. In March 1950 Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter
Geraldine; it subsequently emerged that both she and her mother Beryl were actually victims of John Christie, who murdered eight women in his west London house of horrors – 10 Rillington Place – between 1943 and 1953. The other two cases were more controversial. Derek Bentley was hanged in January 1953 for the murder of a policeman during a burglary. The actual shooter, Christopher Craig, was a minor and got life. Bentley was 19 and got death. Then in July 1955 28-year-old Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting dead her violent boyfriend outside a Hampstead pub. He had beaten and deserted her, and she was in a hysterical and desperate state when she finally snapped. Both were guilty. But both had the public’s sympathy, and people expected them to be reprieved as nearly half of all convicted murderers were. And when no reprieves came, what really infuriated public opinion was that the decisions had been taken behind closed doors by Home Office officials on legal considerations alone without regard to public feeling. The outcry was such that the number of death sentences actually carried out thereafter fell to a trickle: in 1964 Owen and Allen were the rope’s only victims. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister
from October 1964, had long been a campaigner against hanging and supported Silverman to the hilt. The bill was intended to last five years – as, indeed, had two previous identical bills introduced by Silverman – and it wasn’t until December 1969 that it was made permanent and the hangman’s rope was finally put away forever. As many had predicted, abolition was followed by a steep climb in the murder rate, clearly proving that hanging had the deterrent effect its supporters claimed for it. But then the murder rate flattened out, then it soared again, then after peaking at over 1,000 in 2002 it halved in 10 years. Hard to say anything definitive about deterrence from a rollercoaster like that! What we have learned, though, is that the number of wrongful convictions such as those of the Birmingham Six is frighteningly high: one can’t help wondering just how many of those hanged before 8th November 1965 had done nothing wrong? There are, of course, some who maintain that the deterrent effect of hanging is so important that it really doesn’t matter that, inevitably, a few innocents will be killed; they might reconsider, perhaps, if they found themselves in Timothy Evans’s place!
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November In Tewkesbury’s Newly Reopened Arts Centre
London Contemporary The Owl Who Was Theatre: Pygmalion Afraid Of The Dark Friday 6 November 7.30pm
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Frozen stars, Father Christmas and free parking - a sack load of Christmassy fun Thurs 26 Nov in Regent Arcade Elsa, Anna and Olaf will be making a special trip to the Regent Arcade on Thursday 26 November to help Father Christmas officially switch-on the lights. The Frozen stars will be part of a fun packed evening to welcome in the festive season. The event will also launch late night shopping and the borough council’s free car parking offer at two town centre car parks. In the build up to the excitement, the town centre will be buzzing from 4pm with street entertainers, including stilt walkers, street dancers and live music. The Frozen characters and Father Christmas will arrive at the Regent
Shopmobility in Cheltenham is on the move Cheltenham’s Shopmobility is moving offices and will be opening at 30 St Georges Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3JZ on Tuesday 3 November. The new office is behind the library and The Wilson Art Gallery, off Clarence Street, providing closer access to the bus hubs, High Street and The Brewery. Currently the service is located in the Beechwood Arcade but is moving because it has been served notice to quit. Cheltenham Shopmobilty provides equipment to help people of all ages who, for a variety of reasons, have difficulty getting around in Cheltenham town centre. Over the summer a consultation took place with users of the service, local charities and interest groups to find out their views on the
Arcade at 5pm to meet and greet families, before they officially turn on all of Cheltenham’s lights at the switch of a button at 7pm. Breeze FM will add to the arcade’s party atmosphere with plenty of music and chat. Scott Lahive, Regent Arcade centre manager said: “Christmas is a very special time for us here at the Regent Arcade. When the decorations go up and our ever popular walk-through Christmas tree appears, the arcade is transformed into a magical festive wonderland for young and old alike. The lights switch on is one of the highlights of our year and we’re very excited to welcome the Frozen stars this time.” The light switch-on also marks the start of 4 weeks of late night shopping, every Thursday from 26 November through until 17 December. The majority of town centre shops will remain open until 9pm. What’s more, shoppers can enjoy free parking from 5.30pm until 9pm on each of these Thursdays at Regent Arcade and
Town Centre East car parks. The free parking and extended hours will also apply to Black Friday, when lots of shops will hold special offers on Friday 27 November. Kevan Blackadder, town centre manager said: “The evening will not only mark the switch-on of the lights but also a great new scheme to provide free parking for all those who want to take advantage of late-night shopping in the town. “We hope that moving the switch on to a Thursday evening this year and combining it with the parking offer will prove popular with families and shoppers alike.” Saturday 28 November, as The Brewery hold their Christmas party from 5-8pm.
service. It was recognised that this service provides a lifeline to many of those who use it.
welcoming users to the new offices on Tuesday 3 November.”
Cllr Rowena Hay, cabinet member for healthy lifestyles, says: “The re-location allows us to continue to provide the Shopmobility service in the town so it can continue to offer a valuable lifeline to those who use it. The new location allows us to look at long term solutions and ways to improve the service.”
The meet and greet service will still be provided. The email address (shopmobility@cheltenham.gov. uk) will not change. Users are asked to call 07340 291370 if they are unable to get through on the usual phone number (01242 255333).
Wilf Tomaney, townscape manager for Cheltenham Borough Council, continues: “The consultation acknowledged significant support for the continued provision of a Shopmobility service in the town and being close to car parking is favoured. In considering various options 30 St George’s Place was deemed the most appropriate. There is a drop-off point at the new office and parking is available in nearby car parks. The location is also close to bus hubs and the High Street. “The staff are excited about the move and are looking forward to
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What's On in Nov/Dec Fairview Fireworks Friday 6th November, from 5.00pm, Cheltenham Cricket Club Children's display at 5.45pm, main fireworks at 7.30pm. Adults: £6, children free. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30’s Disco Fri 6th November and Friday 4th December, 8.00pm – 12.00am Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL
A friendly group, all types of music played. All welcome. Dress code: small casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5. Autumn Fayre Saturday 7th November, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Shurdington Social Centre, GL51 4SW Autumn Fayre in aid of people with MS in Our community. Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks Saturday 7th November, from 5.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse Gates open at 5pm, the display starts at 7pm. St Edward’s Preparatory School Bonfire & Fireworks Saturday 7th November, 5.30pm St Edward's Junior School, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6NR Come and enjoy the annual bonfire and firework display at Charlton Kings' St Edward's Primary School. Sing for Heroes Saturday 7th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall
Featuring the Cotswold Male Voice Choir, the GE Aviation Male Voice Choir and the Innsworth Military Wives Choir. Sponsored by GE Aviation. All tickets: £10. Proceeds will aid Help for Heroes. CACSSA Firework Display Sunday 8th November, from 6.15pm, Cheltenham Area Civil Sports Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL Tickets: £6, £1 for children. The Open Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November, Cheltenham Racecourse 13th Nov: Countryside Day from 10.30am - 6.00pm; 14th Nov: Paddy Power Gold Cup Day from 10.00am 6.00pm; 15th Nov: The Open Sunday from 11.00am - 6.00pm. Fantastic three days of racing. Blue Moon Harmony Choir Charity Concert Saturday 14th November, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 5LL A concert of popular songs in aid of Niemens Pick Research. Guests: Spa Notes Jazz Quartet. Tickets: £10.00 including refreshments, obtainable from choir members or 01242 251531. Cheltenham College Christmas Fair Sunday 22nd November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Cheltenham College, Bath Road, GL53 7LD Christmas Fair with over 70 stallholders. Admission: £5 entry, children under 16 free. Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 26th & Saturday 28th Nov, Cheltenham Town Centre 26th Nov, 4.00pm - 7.00pm,
Regent Acarde: Come and enjoy some festive fun in Cheltenham's town centre. Characters
from Frozen will entertain the children, before Father Christmas arrives to switch on the lights in the arcade at 7.00pm. Late night shopping and free parking. 28th Nov, 5.00pm -8.00pm, The Brewery: Christmas snow comes early with the snow machine. Festive fun guaranteed! Cantores Chamber Choir Missa Scala Aretina Saturday 28th Nov, 7.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3BQ
The choir will perform two famous Handel pieces as well as Francisco Vall’s most famous work, Missa Scala Aretina. Tickets: £15 on the door, £12 in advance and children free. Tickets can be purchased from Lorna: 01242 603988 or www.cantores.net. Handel’s Messiah Cheltenham Choral Society Saturday 28th November, 7.30pm, St Matthews Church, Clarence Street, GL50 3PL Get your Christmas started with this performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. Conducted by Ian Higginson. Admission: £15, under 13’s free. Tickets can be purchased on the door or in advance from the Wilson Tourist Information Centre, Clarence Street, via phone call: 01242 237431(op3) or via email: CheltChoralSoc@mail.com Santa Specials at GWSR Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the Railway
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...events cont'd from p39 Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Two great ways to visit Santa: either from Cheltenham Race Course by steam train all the way to Winchcombe (or the North Pole!) through the long tunnel, to visit Santa and his elves in his grotto; or from Toddington Station by an early 1960's diesel rail car with Santa and his young elves on board the train, spending lots of time sitting with each family. The Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular Thursday 3rd December, 7.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall Enjoy festive entertainment from the Royal Marines. Come and listen to some of the finest seasonal music from the Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. There will be Christmas music, military marches, big band hits, popular showstoppers and much more. Ticket prices to be confirmed. For more information visit: www.marinesspectacular.co.uk The Joy of Christmas Saturday 5th December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Seasonal readings and music with the Jubilate Chamber Choir, the University of Gloucestershire & Community Choir, the English Concertante Orchestra, Holy Apostles’ School Choir, Charlton Kings Junior School Choir, St Edward’s School Senior Choir, St Edward’s School Preparatory School Choir and the Richard Pate School Choir. Presented by Vernon Harwood (BBC). Admission: £12.00. Tickets can be purchased from the Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office: 0844 5762210. Santa Specials at GWSR Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat19th, Sun 20th, Tues 22nd, Wed 23rd & Thurs 24th December, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the Railway Page 40
Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Two great ways to visit Santa: either from Cheltenham Race Course by steam train all the way to Winchcombe (or the North Pole!) through the long tunnel, to visit Santa and his elves in his grotto; or from Toddington Station by an early 1960's diesel rail car with Santa and his young elves on board the train, spending lots of time sitting with each family. Churchdown Book Fair Sunday 6th Dec, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, GL3 2JH Come and browse Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair. Admission: 50p, under 16s free. Trade free with card from 9.30am. Tapestry of Christmas Music Cheltenham Choral Society Tuesday 8th December, 7.30pm, St Matthews Church, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3PL A family concert in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Come along and enjoy festive music, seasonal readings and much more! Tickets: £10, under 13’s £5. Available on the door and from Cheltenham Town Hall. Malice Through the Looking Glass Thursday 10th December, 7.30pm, The Royal Oak, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3DL Murrder mystery & three-course dinner. A funny twist on Alice in Wonderland – the play is set six months after Alice went down the rabbit hole. Enjoy a great show as well as excellent food and outstanding hospitality. Tickets: £42 - email eat@royal-oakprestbury.co.uk. Fancy dress option – dress as your favourite ‘Alice’ character! For more information call 07775 797859 or visit: www.hauntedmysteryweekend.co.uk The International Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December, 10.00am – 5.00pm Two days of incredible jump racing. For more information and tickets please visit: www. cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk
Musica Vera Christmas Concert Saturday 12th December, 7.30pm, St Peter’s Church, Church Road, Leckhampton, GL53 0QJ Bach’s ‘Lobet den Herrn’, Charpentier’s ‘Messe de Minuit pour Noël’ and carols for choir and audience. Conductor: David Dewar. Proceeds go to the Cheltenham Community Projects. Tickets: £12 to include refreshments; free admission to children under 16. Tickets can be bought at the door, or from The Wilson, Tourist Information Centre, Clarence Street, Cheltenham. Cate Cody Trio Monday 14th December, The Daffodil Restaurant, GL50 2AE Fine dining and excellent live jazz music in the beautiful setting of The Daffodil Restaurant. For more information visit: www.thedaffodil.com Christmas Day Swim Friday 25th Dec, 10.00am Sandfords Park Lido Come along for a quick dip in the main pool before heading home to warm up and have your Christmas dinner. The swim will take place promptly at 11am and you will need to be at the lido gates from 10am. The water will be extremely cold and this is an adults only event (age 17+). The event will finish at 11.30am. There is no charge to enter this event but there will be collection buckets at the entrance raising money for Sandford Lido Ltd, the charitable trust that operates the lido. Spectators are welcome.
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Finance Boost Your Income in Time for Christmas By Ann Haldon
With Christmas fast approaching it’s worthwhile trying to boost your income to cover some of the cost rather than over-using your credit card. So to avoid a huge bill in January and get the New Year off to a good start, try one or two of these ideas and generate some extra cash. Use cashback sites when buying your presents If you like to shop online at Christmas, you might be surprised by just how much cash you can get back when using sites such as Quidco and TopCashBack. There’s no charge to sign up, and depending on the item purchased you can get between 3% and 10% of your money back. Generate extra cash on eBay and Amazon Not only will you declutter and make space for the next influx of presents, selling items online can generate some much-needed extra money at this time of year. There are hundreds of eBay categories, and once you get into a routine of photographing and describing your items, it’s possible to significantly boost your Christmas budget. Amazon is great for selling books, CDs and DVDs that
you no longer want, but they also offer hundreds of different item categories within their marketplace. If you have a lot of books to sell it can be quicker to list them on Amazon rather than eBay, as all you need to do is input the ISBN or title. The site then searches for the book and automatically adds postage, so all you need to do is write a short description. Use the popularity of local Facebook pages Many people use Facebook to sell goods locally. It works like a classified ad – you list your item and local people come round to view it before purchasing with cash. The local online groups are run by volunteers, and the listing is free-of-charge which saves you money in comparison with eBay and Amazon. Become a mystery shopper If you’ve got time to spare, this can be a lucrative sideline and offers a great deal of variety. Depending on the mystery shopping company, you could be carrying out a covert visit to a store, ordering a sandwich in Subway or checking out the service in your local bank. You’ll need to fill in a report online following each visit, and photograph or scan your receipts as proof that you’ve
carried it out. Make sure that you read the instructions thoroughly before you set out, however, as you won’t get paid if you don’t follow them to the letter. Turn your hobby into a business The UK arts and crafts scene has risen massively in popularity, and there is a range of websites where you can sell your items. Folksy is one of the biggest of these in the UK, and offers lots of help to set up your account. If you prefer to sell in person, however, try a Christmas craft fair in your local area – there should be lots of trade and it helps that people can see the quality of items first-hand. You’ll probably find that your local school or garden centre hold a craft event leading up to Christmas. Alternatively, bigger venues such as National Trust properties or stately homes in your area are also popular locations for craft fairs all year round. These are just a few ideas for boosting your income – try picking one or two and you might find that you’ve got some money to spare in January. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/family/make-money
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