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SHORT STORY

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Win an annual pass for Painswick Rococo Garden Welcome to the June issue of your local community magazine.

On 21st June we will wave goodbye to Spring and welcome British Summertime, which hopefully will bring us plenty of sunshine. To find out what’s happening in and around the area this month, have a look at our events guide towards the back of the magazine.

If you are looking for an idea for a fantastic day out, consider a trip to Painswick. The beautiful Rococo Garden, as featured on our front cover this month (photo by Britt Willoughby Dyer), is certainly worth a visit! Last month saw the launch of their

‘Art Unbound’ exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture which features 18 artists from around the UK. The event will be on until September. For more details, see page 11 or visit www.rococogarden.org.uk.

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An exhibition to entice, intrigue and delight.

26 May – 8 September 2019 This summer, renowned curator Anna Greenacre brings together works from both established sculptors and emerging British talent, set against the stunning backdrop of Painswick Rococo Garden.

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Short Story

A Bad Day for Brutus?

“Look, there’s a sign for a country park,” Pauline pointed. “Let’s stop for ten minutes and let Brutus out for a tiddle.”

“A bit of fresh air will do us all some good,” Neil agreed, slowing down.

They had spent the bank holiday weekend camping with Neil’s brother and his family, who were the devoted owners of Brutus the lurcher although not quite devoted enough to make room for him in their own car. Neil and Pauline luckily had a roof box for all their extra camping equipment so had Brutus riding with them.

Brutus had an unfortunate habit of jumping out of vehicles, so they’d been driving for an hour with the windows shut. Brutus had also spent the entire weekend luxuriating in cow fields so the air in the car was eye-wateringly pungent.

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man in a baseball cap waved his hands at them, as though warning them not to go in.

“Why doesn’t he want us to go in?” Pauline asked anxiously. “Do you think it’s full?”

Neil drove on. “There’s always someone about to leave if you’re patient.”

“I’ll ask him, he seems pretty insistent.”

Pauline began winding down her window.

“You never know, there could be a wild animal on the loose.”

“Round here?” Neil snorted at the suggestion. “Like what? A horde of rabid squirrels?”

At the mention of squirrels, Brutus leapt through Pauline’s open window.

“Stop, Neil!” Pauline screamed.

“The dog’s jumped out.”

“I can’t stop,” Neil said, “I’ve got cars behind me.”

He regretted his decision instantly.

With a sickening bang, the car made impact with something large.

Pauline shrieked.

“We’ve run over the dog!”

Neil slammed on the brake.

The man who’d been waving at them tapped on Neil’s window.

Neil wound it down.

“Mate, I tried to warn you.” He shook his head. “I’d recommend you stay in the car. It’s pretty bad,” the man grimaced.

“Not sure it’s retrievable to be honest.”

Neil said, feeling queasy.

“Should I go forward or back?”

“I’d try reversing slowly. It’s going to be nasty but at least you’re only going back over the bits that are already crushed.”

The sound of scraping and dragging vibrated through every nerve in his body. Finally, it ended.

“That’s it mate, you’re clear,” the man said, tapping the bonnet.

“Do you want to get out and have a look?”

Neil did not particularly.

He turned off the engine and climbed out.

This was just the opportunity Brutus needed to leap back in, smearing muddy footprints all over Pauline and the upholstery.

“He’s fine, he’s fine. Not a scratch on him.

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Neil was just discovering that the roof box he’d forgotten all about had been two inches higher than the car park height restriction barrier. Had been, but no longer was.

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4. What is the last word in the Bible?

5. In which 1967 film do the title characters recite a chant to remember their roles in a mission, the final lines of which are “Fifteen: Franko goes in where the others have been, Sixteen: we all come out like it’s Halloween”?

6. “Thus, with a kiss, I die” are the last words of which Shakespearean character?

7. “They danced by the light of the moon” is the last line in which famous poem?

8. Every verse of which well known nursery rhyme ends with the line “my fair lady”?

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GARDENING

Houseplant Heaven Now is the time to give houseplants some TLC as they could do with some pampering! Check them over thoroughly and remove and dispose of any that are heavily infested with pests or infected by diseases.

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QUIRKY BRITAIN

Tales from Britain's 'food war' zones Holidaying in the UK this year? Then you may be looking forward to sampling some great local cheeses, cakes and artisan brews. But before you tuck into all that delicious produce you should be aware of the strong emotions a well-loved local dish can inspire.

Cream tea wars One of the main causes of strife between the people of Devon and Cornwall is the innocent cream tea. Ask a native Devonian to eat a cream tea and she or he will split the scone, pile clotted cream onto each half then add a dollop of jam on top of the cream. Serve someone from Cornwall the same teatime treat and they will spoon jam onto each half scone, then spread the cream on top.

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designed to attract visitors to Lanhydrock House in Cornwall caused outrage when it used a photo of a cream tea with the jam on top of the cream. In response, locals threatened to boycott the National Trust property, while one indignant Facebook member commented: “There are some things you don’t do National Trust, and putting a picture of a DEVON cream tea for a CORNISH cream tea event is disgusting.”

Shape-shifting sausages Ask any traditionally-minded Scot what shape a sausage should be, and the answer is likely to be “square”. The ‘Lorne sausage’, ‘slice’ or ‘square sausage’ is a tasty mixture of minced meat, rusk and spices, served as part of a traditional Scottish breakfast.

However, the ongoing culinary debate

in Scotland is not, as you might think, about a sausage’s shape, it’s about what it should be called. In 2016 a Scot called Andy O’Donnell went so far as to create a Facebook page dedicated to the name ‘slice’ (to describe the square sausage).

The page now boasts 188 members who regularly post photos and tonguein-cheek comments.

Whose tart is it anyway?

In the pretty town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, the Bakewell Tart is the star turn of every cafe and bakery.

This confection of jam, frangipane and flaked almonds inside a shortcrust pastry shell is a variant of the town’s famous dessert, Bakewell Pudding.

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of their local speciality, but there’s no evidence that the recipe actually originated in the town. To make matters worse, a rival tart was discovered in 2013, when Gloucestershire’s council leader Paul James came across a recipe for a ‘Gloucester Tart’ – with almost identical ingredients – in a local history book. The discovery prompted Gloucester’s local media to gleefully exclaim: “Gloucester Tart revived – and it’s better than the Bakewell!”

So before you set off on your summer break, you’d be well advised to brush up on your diplomatic skills: but get ready to run if you mix up your tarts, call a ‘slice’ a ‘Lorne sausage’ or – heaven forbid – spread your scone the wrong way.

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Strawberry & Cream Eclairs Filled with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, these dainty pastries make a great treat for afternoon tea or can be served as a delicious summer dessert. Swap the strawberries for fresh raspberries or blueberries, if liked.

Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling | Makes 8

Ingredients

50g butter, chilled and diced 65g plain flour, sifted

2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 300ml double cream

1 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting

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150g small strawberries

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Place the butter and 150ml cold water in a small pan and heat gently until the butter melts. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil then quickly remove from the heat and add all the flour. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Leave to cool for 3-4 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220C, fan 200C, gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Beat the eggs into the mixture, a little at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe 8 x 10cm lengths, spaced well apart, onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 mins until the eclairs are well risen and golden. Remove from the oven, pierce each eclair with the tip of a small knife and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes. This allows the steam to escape and dries out the centres of each eclair. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

Whip the cream and icing sugar in a bowl until softly peaking. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Hull and slice most of the strawberries (reserving four for decoration).

Halve each eclair and fill with the cream then top with sliced strawberries.

Sandwich back together and dust with icing sugar. Decorate each one with a swirl of piped cream and a reserved strawberry.

You can make and bake the choux pastry eclairs a day in advance. If the pastry goes a little soft simply reheat in a hot oven for a few minutes until crisp.

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Your local EVENTS GUIDE ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An ambitious exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices and delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk

SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 6 June, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS. ‘Medicinal Herbs in Your Garden’ with Caroline Sheldrick.

Members £3; Non-members £4. www.shd.org.uk

HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL. 8 & 9th June, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY. Annual festival, showcasing local producers, artists, unusual plants, innovative products and community-based eco and environmental organisations. hellensgardenfestival.co.uk 'SONGS FROM THE MUSICALS' CONCERT 8 June, 7pm, Corse Village Hall. Leadon Vale Community Choir. Tickets from Toughmutts Staunton or Ashleworth Post Office.

John: 07967 323164 or leadonvalecommunity choir@yahoo.co.uk OPEN AIR CHURCH SERVICE 9 June, 11am - 12pm, 26

Newent Park. Followed by picnic lunch together and band concert at 2.30pm.

TABLE TOP & ACCESSIBLE GARDENING CLUB 10 June, 1 - 3pm, Newent Library. Open to all who struggle to access and enjoy gardening (incl. carer if appropriate). Run

by Haygrove Community Gardens. Sarah Davies: 07772 060272 or Sarah.

Davies@publicagroup.uk ART EXHIBITION 11 - 15 June: 10am 5.30pm, opens 10 June at 2pm, closes 16 June at 2pm, Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury.

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ART TALK 13 June, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. 'Behind the London Livery Companies'.

Talk presented by The Arts Society West Gloucestershire.

T: 01684 833701 THURSDAY AFTERNOON GROUP PARTY. 13 June, 2pm, St Marys Church For the older generation; usually includes speaker followed by tea and cake.

PLANT SALE 15 June, 9.30am -

12.30pm, Memorial Hall Refreshments available.

Newent Gardening Club for details: 01531 820761.

COMMUNITY CINEMA 15 June, Doors 6pm for 6.30pm start, Newent Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments.

Free admission; children must be accompanied by adults. For further details: Andrea Cox acox27@ btinternet.com.

FLANDERS AND SWANN REVISITED 15 June, 7.30pm, Kempley Village Hall. An evening of musical comedy featuring the songs of Flanders and Swann and the poetic wit of Sir John Betjeman.

Performed by Michael Lunts.

Bar availabe. Tickets: £12. www.kempleyvillagehall.org. uk, 01531 890332, 07778 692 896 or kempley events@gmail.com.

U3A MEETING 18 June, 9.45am - 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall "From Wireless to Radio", talk by Tim Blackmore.

For further information see http://timblackmore.com/ or www.u3asites.org.uk.

MEETINGS ABOUT PRAYER. 18 June, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Rooms Find out about different ways

to pray and learn from each other. Everyone welcome.

NEWENT LAKESIDE WI 18 June, 7.30pm, Sheppard House, GL18 1TL. “Flowercraft by Emma Haines".

For details: Colette Arbuthnot 01531 820036 / colette. arbuthnot1@gmail.com.

NEWENT GARDENING CLUB. 20 June. Visit to gardens at Hanley Swan.

For details 01531 820761.

Visitors very welcome.

NEWENT AND GORSLEY BRANCH MOTHERS’ UNION. 25 June, 2pm, St Mary's Church Rooms Speaker History man Dood Pearce with Cream Tea. For details Annee Barwell: 01531 820932.

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SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 4 July, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS. 'Sacred Land and Earth Energies' with Paul Syrett, Chairman elect of the Slimbridge Dowsers Group.

Members £3; Non-members £4. www.shd.org.uk

HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 7 July, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court, Gloucester, GL2 8DP. 40 acres of Victorian land-scaped gardens surrounding a magnificent Grade I house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Light refreshments in Orangery.

Choral Concert

Friday 14th June, 7.30pm, St James Church, Staunton The Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir along with soloist Debbie Godsell will be singing at the Church. Adult tickets: £8, to include tea and coffee. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds from the event will go to Church Funds.

Regular events

KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Every Monday, 10.30am, Community Café, 36 Broad St Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing project and join in.

MEND & REPAIR CAFÉ 15 June, 10am - 1pm, Community Cafe, 36 Broad St, GL18 1AJ Bring your broken, damaged and worn out items for our expert volunteer repairers to fix. Small donation only.

Cake & drinks for sale.

T: 01531 890 609

NEWENT & AREA PRAYER FOCUS 1st Wed/month, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent. Come along and pray for our area with members of all the churches.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Mon/month, except May, July & Dec, 10.30am, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent, GL18 1TL. All affected by Parkinson’s welcome. For details call Diane: 01452 790628.

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WALKING FOR HEALTH Every Thursday, 10 - 11am, Meet at Chillout Zone. For all abilities. Short & local walk followed by refreshments.

Margaret Highton: 01531 820245 or Scheme Coordinator Barbara Woods: 01594 562240. www.walking forhealth.org.uk

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KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET 8 June, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall. Local seasonal produce at good prices. Roy Stirzaker: 07590 625953, kempleyproduce market@gmail.com or www.kempleymarket.com.

NEWENT COUNTRY MARKET. Fridays, 8.30 11am, Memorial Hall. Local fresh food, incl. cakes, preserves & vegetables, cut flowers, plants, etc.

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ST MARY’S SERVICE Sundays, 4pm, St Mary’s Church. Cake and Coffee;

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Here at Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, the nursing shift pattern varies and with that the type of work each nurse carries out each day. For example, an 8-5 shift would have the nurse mostly looking after the inpatients for the day. This means amongst others feeding, managing medications, giving injections, checking IV catheter placements and bandages, minimising the inpatients' stress levels and pain scoring patients to make sure their pain relief is adequate post-surgery. Any concerns are being reported to the case vet so that further treatment can be given if needed.

Like our vets, all of our nurses take a turn on the emergency rota which means at any moment they could be called to come in and, for example, assist in anaesthetising a spaniel that needs to be stitched up (after

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