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Number Cruncher 10 Spotlight on the Gardens Gallery

Seasonal Recipe 12 Codeword puzzle 14 Sudoku 16 Making the most of a Staycation

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Tech Spec: Here comes the Grills

Spotlight on LCM Flat Roffing

Everyday History: Wimbledon

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Home: Lofty Ideals

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Book Reviews 34 Quick Crossword 35 Gardening with Pippa Greenwood

Pictograms 39 Quick Quiz: Magazines & Newspapers 39 Cartoon 40 Puzzle Solutions 41 Children’s Activity Page

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Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés

Taxis & Takeaways 44 What’s On 45 Index of Advertisers 62

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A Proverbial Life... A picture paints a thousand words In our early days of married life each family photograph was lovingly taken with camera and film, delivered to the chemist for development and the finished prints picked up a week later. Sometimes, I’d use a special envelope for sending films off for processing to some far flung film developers before, hopefully, having them delivered back through the door. I can still remember the excitement of collecting developed pictures from the chemist; hoping the assistants hadn’t had a sneak peak at them, then hiding round the corner to scan the latest pictorial record of our life. There were always some photographs that hadn’t quite turned out as expected; blurrily out of focus, too bright or too dark, with maybe a fat thumb or skinny finger covering the lens and captured for all to see. I treasured these photographs. I used to spread them out on the living room floor and gaze at them for hours. Then once I’d had my fill of imprinting them on my memory and showing them off I’d proudly stick them into albums. As the years passed the collection of photographs and albums grew. As further years passed I became lax about sticking the photos in albums; instead tossing the packets of prints into an old apple box kept for that purpose. With the arrival of digital cameras we didn’t have to be so careful in our photo taking. Snap, snap, snap at each and every opportunity with no fears about the costs of film or processing. Transfer to the computer, delete those you don’t like, crop, adjust and save those you do. In the early days proudly printing them out on the home printer, then later, just burn them to disc and forget about the printing. Stacks and stacks of discs recording our life, sanitised, edited and suitable for viewing by all. Emailed to friends and

family, posted on Facebook and shared with the world, backed up then slipped into little plastic wallets... and largely forgotten. Far too many to commit to memory – far too many marking insignificant and truly mundane moments. Recently, while sorting through some papers I came across a photograph. It showed three small boys in swimming trunks and a middle aged man also in trunks. They were all standing in a river, knee deep in water and holding hands. It’s a glorious summer day and while you can’t fully see their faces it’s clear they’re laughing. If you look closely you can see fishing rods, towels, a picnic and two cans of beer on the riverbank. You can also see my toes captured while sitting on the grass and taking the photograph. I’d nearly forgotten that day 25 years ago; not quite but nearly. Three young boys and their granddad fishing and swimming, the family holiday, the nettles, the trek to the swimming spot and the digging for worms. I remember a lot more but it’s not for sharing. It’s for savouring in quiet, private moments when I need to count my blessings – something I do frequently. Apart from the wonderful memories the photograph invoked it also prompted another feeling. I’m now increasingly convinced of the need to revert to actually printing my digital photographs, or of having them printed for me. I don’t want them to be forgotten or consigned to shiny metal discs and stuffed into brittle plastic envelopes. I’d quite like my children and grandchildren to come across them and think, ‘I remember that.’ by A. O’Brien

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Montpellier’s Hidden Gem Described as “the hidden gem of Montpellier Gardens”, the Gardens Gallery was established in 2007 to provide an art exhibition space for local artists to hire and a place for local residents to enjoy a wide range of art.

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Making the most of a Staycation Although you might imagine that the main reason people stay in the UK for the summer is lack of money, it’s not always the case. Not everyone likes the hassle of travelling, particularly those who are elderly and not up to facing the scrum of airports and ferry terminals. And if you are a parent of young children the journey is enough to put you off going away at all. We do have a beautiful country with some fascinating history and lots going on. But people travel overseas simply because we can’t rely on our weather. Chances are though, if you take a two week break at home - either in your own home or in a holiday rental property - there will be some days that are lovely and can be made every bit as enjoyable as being abroad. The trick is preparing as much as possible beforehand, so when the forecast says the next day will be warm you’ll be ready to leave early and beat the crowds. Firstly you need to think about the ‘equipment’ you’ll need. If you are planning a picnic lunch gather up the essentials and have them packed up ready to go. Picnic blankets are the lightest and smallest to carry but older members of the family might need a fold up chair. Games add to the fun so include a football, a Frisbee or buckets and spades. Younger children can have a small rucksack containing drawing materials. The food of course is a highlight of a day out and unless you are planning a pub lunch you should buy and prepare as much as you can well in advance. Biscuits, crisps and drinks and the obligatory tea bags, sugar, cups and a teaspoon should be packed in readiness. Make sure plastic containers have their lids with them and flasks their stoppers, and you won’t be scrabbling around at the back of the cupboard at the last minute. Other essentials include sun lotion, tissues/kitchen towel, a rubbish bag and hand wipes – baby wipes make excellent all-purpose cleaning cloths. Some first aid materials won’t go amiss either, particularly plasters and sting relief cream. We all know that the forecast isn’t always right, so put a few jumpers in a bag too. Next, you need to decide where to go. Brainstorm ideas

with your family: trips that only take a half day; beach or river destinations for the warmest days; places that have indoor entertainment nearby if the weather turns or you decide to make a longer day. Include locations to go to when you have more of a budget e.g. theme parks, and also those that are free if you are trying to suit everybody without spending a fortune. If you have children, the website www. letsgowiththechildren.co.uk is an excellent source of ideas and www.resort-guide.co.uk is also a good site to visit. When the sun arrives, you’ll be able to quickly select an ideal spot from your list. The night before you go, top up the car with fuel, print out directions or set up the satnav, prepare any fresh food, withdraw some cash and put phones and cameras on charge. Most importantly, agree a leaving time for the next morning with the family. If you say 8 o’clock you have a chance of being on your way by 8:30; if you don’t say a time at all everybody will be working to their own plan and you will have wasted precious sunny hours.

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In the glory days, Peugeot shifted 7.7 million 206s and the iconic 205 before that found 5.2 million homes. The lacklustre 207 however never caught buyers’ imaginations - flopping with just 2.3 million shifted during its lifecycle. Now the French firm is hoping the all new 208 can bring back the glory days and sales success to its dealers once again. However, things are a lot tougher these days. Back in 2001, there were just 16 rivals in the B segment in which the 200 series models compete. Fast forward ten years and now there are 27 direct rivals vying for car buyers’ cash. But Peugeot hopes its new challenger can tackle the market leading Ford Fiesta head on. Aimed squarely at the sector sales leaders, the French firm hopes cute looks, competitive pricing and higher spec than rivals will be enough to tempt buyers to turn French. Sales of the 208 will ultimately make up a third of Peugeot dealers’ volume too, and in 2013 the firm hopes to shift 45,000 units, so there’s some serious weight on this little hatch’s

shoulders. But is it any good? Well, yes and no. Firstly there’s an impressive choice of engines. There are five petrol units and five diesels to choose from and with sales expected to be split 50/50 between the fuel types that comes as little surprise. We tried the petrol 1.6-litre 155bhp, diesel 1.6-litre HDI with 115bhp, and the 1.2litre three cylinder petrol. The diesel was excellent, but our pick has to be the characterful 1.2-litre with 82bhp and 118Nm of torque. It’s both great fun to drive yet economical too, returning 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 104g/km. On the road it’s really rather good. Dynamically it’s composed and even in the lesser powered models it’s good fun to chuck around bends. The ride quality is impressive, but we did find the steering very light in town. The driving position is also strange with a tiny steering wheel that’s hard to position without obscuring the clocks. Overall, though, it drives like a little French hatch back should do - and

we mean that in a positive way! The sales clincher is really on the spec sheets. Peugeot has aimed for all trim levels to be just that little bit better than Fiesta - and in this market that’s vital. The most popular trim, taking 40 per cent of sales, will be the Active. As standard on this model you have that all important air con, a touchscreen display, 15-inch alloys, cruise control, Bluetooth with audio streaming and USB. There are plenty of options too, notably sat nav, which unfortunately is a little fiddly to use. Overall, we can’t help but like the 208 and it’s clear there’s a very good car in there waiting to escape (that’ll be the GTI). However, the design is a little fussy inside and out and the Ford Fiesta is a well established and popular rival. Priced from £9,995, the new 208 goes head to head with key rivals from Ford and Vauxhall. However, it remains to be seen whether its funky new looks and tech advances will be enough to bring the glory days back to Peugeot once again.

by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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The gadgets that can make your barbecues better Page 20

We Britons love to barbecue: the slightest hint of sunshine has us rushing to the shed to bring out the barbie and burn things to cinders. Gadget firms haven’t been slow to notice and there are all kinds of gadgets that can amuse guests, chill drinks and even help with the cooking.

Here Comes The Grills Some of the most useful gadgets are the simplest. Frosty Ice Tankards (£5.95 each) are ideal for keeping beer cold on warm days: simply keep them in the freezer until it’s time for a can and they’ll keep it nice and frosty. Dedicated wine coolers will do the same for your Chenin Blanc.

free-standing gas ones (£99+). Or you could just buy a charcoal kettle barbecue and huddle around that when you’ve finished cooking.

While your guests enjoy their drinks, you can give them something to look at too. Strings of while, blue or multi-coloured LED lights cost around £20 for a wall’s worth, and as they’re solar powered there’s no need to run electrical cables or worry about the electricity bill. You’ll find an enormous range of solar lights from deck lights (£15 for four) and post lights (around £15 for ten) to lanterns (£9 for ten), coach lamps (£11 for two), colour changing table lights (£15 for one) and faintly horrible illuminated animals, fairies and insects.

Did someone say cooking? Gadgets can help with that too. If you’re fed up with the taste of lighter fuel, persuade the cook to invest in a Chimney Starter (about £15) instead. Using nothing more than two sheets of newspaper, it makes lighting charcoal barbecues a doddle. A digital thermometer’ is a good idea too, as it can solve the “burnt outside, raw inside” problem that can affect some barbecued food. Good ones from Weber cost around £15, while wireless ones (about £38) will alert you when your food has reached the right temperature.

This being Britain, the evenings cool down quickly, so inevitably there are stacks of patio heaters to choose from, including wall-mounted halogen heaters (around £180), free-standing electric patio heaters (from around £35) and

If you don’t have a barbecue and don’t fancy those horrible disposable ones, how about a flower pot? The HotPot BBQ (£99.99 from Firebox.com) looks like a terracotta pot but contains a stainless steel barbecue grill beneath

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LCM Flat Roofing LCM Flat Roofing is a local business based in Tewkesbury. We caught up with owner, Liam Mellor, to find out more about flat roofs and how to stop them from leaking! What is a flat roof? A flat roof is where the pitch (angle) of the roof is very small and normal conventional tiles cannot be used. The main objective is to keep water out. Flat roofs are commonly found on garages, sheds, dormers or much larger roofs like a extension or school block. What are common problems? Many flat roofs are covered in felt and through extremes in temperatures can break down and leak. The warmth of the sun causes blistering and the roof becomes brittle and cracks. Also with this style of roof, chippings and stones attract the growth of moss and plants, also degrading the roof. What services does LCM Flat Roofing offer? We specialise in what we believe to be the best two up to date methods on the market for flat roofing. EPDM which is a rubber membrane usually installed as one piece to prevent any joins and seams, therefore eliminating weak spots, and GRP which is a fibreglass membrane also with no seams or weak spots. It consists of 5 layers: plywood deck, a premium resin undercoat, a 600 gram fibreglass mat with another premium resin coat, finished with a coloured topcoat of your choice. We choose to use 600 gram over 400 gram mat as we feel that if a job is worth doing it is worth doing properly. We also insulate roofs where necessary which can be very beneficial in the long run. Also the renewal of fascias and guttering. With the versatility of the fibreglass it can also be used for gutters and pond linings. How do i choose between the two methods? On my website you can find a list of advantages to both systems that will best suit you, or just give me a call for a free, friendly, no obligation quote. Why should i choose one of the above methods over, for example, more traditional felt? Both of these systems, EPDM and GRP, have a life expectancy of over 50 years and both come with a guarantee of 20 years for the rubber and 25 for the fibreglass. So not only are they more attractive to look at but are by far better lasting. It is known that some insurances wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay out on contents that have felt roofs older than 7 years old. Page 22

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Doubles. Britain resurged in the 1930s with Fred Perry securing a hat-trick from 1934-36 and Dorothy Round winning in 1934 for a British double. The U.S. then held the Women’s Singles title from 1938-1958 with Althea Gibson becoming the first black champion in 1957. From 1956-1971, the Australians made Centre Court their own. The first professional Championships were held in 1968 and this era has been dominated by 5 players - Bjorn Borg (5 successive singles), Pete Sampras (7 singles), Martina Navratilova (9 singles, 10 doubles), Steffi Graf (7 singles) and Roger Federer (6 singles). The 2012 tournament promises to be as exciting as any. Perhaps Andy Murray can end the 70+ year wait for a British champion? Only time, and the special magic that is Wimbledon, will tell!

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Lofty Ideals Converting your loft can be the ideal way to gain extra space without the expense and hassle of moving house. Katherine Sorrell outlines the dos and don’ts. Dark, pokey and inaccessible, lofts can often be, literally, a waste of space, useful for a bit of dusty, long-term storage and nothing else. Turn that space into one or two useful rooms and – ta da! – not only might you have added real value to your property, but you’ve got extra living space that could make all the difference to happy family life.

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The simplest loft conversion might just involve strengthening and boarding out the floor, adding a light and sticking in a pull-down loft ladder – giving you a good-sized storage area that’s accessible on a regular basis, at a cost of probably only a couple of thousand pounds. Bear in mind, however, that Building Regulations may apply to even a simple conversion – see more at www. planningportal.gov.uk. Such a basic project may be a good idea in practical, everyday terms, but if it’s added value you’re after, you’ll have to be more ambitious, say the experts, and put in at least one ‘real’ room.

If possible, try to add a bathroom to a loft conversion. The combination of bedroom with ensuite is not only convenient but is likely to add more value when it comes to selling. This Cora bath is £1,194 by BC Designs, 01206 827100; www.bcdesigns.co.uk.

Velux. It’s also important to think about how a loft conversion affects the house as a whole, as they can make them top heavy, with too many bedrooms and, in comparison, too few reception rooms. Check out other properties nearby which have been similarly extended to see what has been done and what they’re worth.’ When doing your research, it’s always a good idea to ask a local estate agent for advice, and you could also go to a website such as www.nethouseprices.com to find out how much properties in your area have sold for recently.

A word about space planning. If you have room, adding a bathroom to a loft conversion makes sense both practically and financially, and shouldn’t cost any more than adding a new bathroom anywhere else in the house – in other words, anything from around £3,000 for a plain fit-out. Costs will be minimised if you place the bathroom above one on the floor below, keeping plumbing work simple, but Hugo Tugman of Architect Your Home (www. architect-yourhome.com) points out that you should always keep your options open. ‘It’s folly to put the bathroom in the wrong place, just because ‘It’s a false economy to cut corners,’ says Jeremy Leaf, RICS housing spokesperson that’s where the drains are,’ he says. ‘The same goes for staircases – most people think that there’s just (www.rics.org). ‘To maximise your one place where a staircase can be fitted in a loft return the conversion has to be designed conversion, because Building Regulations require properly from the very beginning. YouIf possible, try to add a bathroom to a loft conversion. The combination of two room above it, but you should have a proper lobby area when bedroom withmetres ensuite isof nothead only convenient but is likely to add morecan end ark, pokey inaccessible, lofts canshould up squashing accommodation just because the youand come up the stairs, there value when it comes your to selling. This Cora bath is £1,194 best of loft is taken with a staircase. It’s really ten be, literally, a waste ofclearance, space, useful be sufficient head it should by BC bit Designs, 01206 827100; up www.bcdesigns.co.uk. worth considering the possible alternatives when r a bit ofbe dusty, long-term storage and properly insulated, you should doing planning.’ haveTurn a dormer window rather othing else. that space into one than aVelux. It’s alsoyour important to think about how a loft r two useful rooms and – ta da! – not conversion affects the house as a whole, as they can nly might you have added real value to make them top heavy, with too many bedrooms Page 28 but you’veTo advertise call 01242 500 028 or 07912 575741 or visit www.glosdirectories.co.uk our property, got extra living and, in comparison, too few reception rooms.

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Working from home I used to think that when the kids left school they’d be self-sufficient grownups and I wouldn’t have to worry about them anymore. Hah! Let me tell you about my mornings. Three days a week my son, who is 19, goes to college less than 20 miles away. But the free bus winds around every village and takes an hour and a half. He has to catch it at 7.30, which means leaving the house at 7.25. Now if that was me I’d be up at 6.30 to give myself plenty of time for breakfast and a shower. But not my son. In his opinion, breakfast and a shower are for wusses and he can put off leaving bed until 7.20. Which is all well and good, if he can make it. But for a teenager, waking up is hard to do. So he sets his alarm to go off three times at five-minute intervals between 6.40 and 6.55. And if the first blast isn’t enough to drag him back from dreamland, it certainly does the trick for me. I’m wide awake, waiting for the second blast and the third. The wait between blasts is bad enough, but what comes next is worse. He inhabits the attic; the parental bedroom is directly underneath. I can hear everything. Or rather, I can’t hear

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Wait ‘Til Your Father Gets Home Mother’s Day is always a doddle to sort out: flowers, some chocs and smother her with cuddles. With June comes Father’s Day and suddenly we’re all stumped. We’ve put together a selection of books where fathers figure. Some will make you laugh, whilst others will have you crying with pity or frustration. Why not pop one in the post and start up a conversation with the old man? Harry Silver Man and Boy Tony Parsons Harry Silver’s life is turned upside down when the boy in him has a one night stand. Suddenly his marriage is over, he’s lost his job and he’s bringing up his son on his own. Mirroring Parson’s own life, this is the story of a 30 year old TV executive who’s forced to grow-up. This hilarious comic novel is wonderfully written and portrays the highs and lows of the touching and often tender relationship between a father and son. Will Harry ever reach maturity? Only time will tell.

Atticus Finch To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Scout and Jem Finch have been raised by their lawyer father Atticus in the southern town of Maycomb during the Great Depression. Atticus has the respect of both his children and the local community until he decides to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Incensed by injustice and racial inequality, Atticus takes on the whole town’s prejudices and finally wins a place in everyone’s hearts.

King Lear William Shakespeare Talk about the original ‘daddy’s girls’. King Lear decides to divide his estate between his three daughters based on how they flatter him, this apparently proving who loves him best. It’s a bit of a recipe for disaster, and Lear quickly descends into madness. Cordelia is the only daughter not to play along and is promptly disinherited. It’s a tragic story of misplaced fatherly love. Our advice to dads: read the cards from your children carefully!

Willy Loman Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller Arthur Miller’s ultimate tragic hero Willy Loman is a salesman at the end of his career. Miller wanted to capture the struggles of the ‘everyman’ by creating this ‘low-man’. It raises questions as to what makes a man great. Willy is a truly flawed character, constantly dispensing terrible advice to his two sons, Biff and Happy. He fails to see the love his family feels for him and this is the real tragedy. To the last,

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he strives to leave something for his boys so that they at least, can live out the American Dream. Allie Fox The Mosquito Coast Paul Theroux The young Charlie Fox documents the time spent in the Honduras jungles after his father Allie uproots the family and turns his back on American capitalism and consumerism. The book charts the unravelling of Allie as he strives to find a better life for his ‘tribe’. There’s no doubt that Allie’s behaviour is erratic and maniacal but his sense of adventure and inventiveness means you can’t write him off as a bad father. Dante Boys Don’t Cry Malorie Blackman What happens when fatherhood is thrust upon you? Dante’s waiting for his A-level results but instead, finds his baby daughter on the doorstep. Her mother can’t cope and Dante’s forced to face up to his responsibilities. Battling with social preconceptions and the realisation that his plans have to change, this is a rare book that tells the story of teenage pregnancy from the father’s point of view.

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After all those weeks in early summer when it seemed unable to stop raining, many plants will have been lulled into a false sense of security. And those of us who look after the plants are also likely to have become a little too used to not worrying about what and how to water to best effect, and how to minimise the effects of dry weather. So if you’re now finding yourself battling with the effects of a more text-book summer, here are my tips for coping: Mulching really does help to keep the moisture in the soil. It’s important to make sure the soil is really well watered BEFORE you apply the mulch, so water well or wait until after there has been a heavy rainfall. Then around the area, covering the roots of the plant (or preferably a bit further) shovel on well-rotted manure, composted bark or garden compost. Don’t forget that vegetables as well as flowers benefit from mulching. A slow but steady supply of water is generally more use and more appreciated Page 36

by plants than intermittent heavy drenching. Newly planted trees and shrubs establish better and suffer drought stress less if the soil is never allowed to dry out completely. Installing some perforated or permeable pipe beneath the soil surface or on the surface but beneath the mulch provides just what they need. If you’re making any new plantings for the patio right now, don’t risk them becoming drought stressed before their moment of autumn or winter glory comes. When planting up late season patio pots, decrease the effects of the summer sun by lining the insides of the pot with bubble-wrap polythene. When you do need to use extra water on your garden, try to apply it in the evening or otherwise as early as you can in the morning. Less will be lost by evaporation and there will also be less likelihood of plants suffering scorching. However much you’ve taken a fancy to a gorgeous looking plant in your local garden centre, don’t buy it right now. In hot, dry conditions it is much harder for a plant to become established and much more likely that it’ll suffer stress.

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | HOMES & GARDENS A bit of temporary shading, perhaps in the form of some shade netting (available from garden centres) or some large, leafy branches driven in to the soil, will help to keep things a little cooler during the hotter weather. It may not look great, but it could save you a packet in replacing plants. Vegetable plants can be covered with netted cloches (like the Giant Easy Net Tunnels available from my website) to achieve the same effect – and these will also help to keep off many potential pests too. Siphoning water out from the bath is a great way to re-use domestic water. The usual tiny quantities of soap or bubble bath used by most of us won’t cause any problems with plants and makes a great drink for trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables. Remember that some plants are more tolerant of dry conditions than others, so next time you do shop for plants, it may be worth bearing this in mind. On the whole, plants with silvery or densely hairy leaves are pretty drought tolerant, as are those whose names imply that they are of Mediterranean origin. Some of my favourite drought-resisters include: Convolvulus cneorum – stunning silvery leaves and miniature white flowers, often with a touch of pink, which resemble those of morning glories. Rosemary – this shrub has great purple flowers and wonderfully aromatic foliage, perfect for cooking, and when mature many people use the wood to make barbeque skewers which are said to impart a delightful rosemary aroma to the meat. Senecio maritima – a pretty divided leafed plant with dense hair on the leaves making it look silvery. Gazanias – with their large orange, brown and burgundy flowers and silvered leaves, they look a treat in patio pots of summer borders. Lavenders – aromatic leaves and perfumed blue, lilac purple or white flower spikes, this cottage garden favourite is also a magnet for bees. Geraniums and their cousins, Pelargoniums, are both very drought resistant, and come with foliage that is

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The Langton 191 London Road Cheltenham GL52 6HT Tel: 01242 233022 Taj Mahal Balti 11 Church Road Bishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LR Tel: 01242 676006 Masala Bites 22-24 Albion Street Cheltenham GL52 2LP Tel: 01242 530531 Rising Sun Cleeve Hill Cheltenham GL52 3PX Tel: 01242 676281 The Curry Corner 133 Fairview Road Cheltenham GL52 2EX Tel: 01242 528449

Airport Plus Tel: 01242 808090 Airport Priority Cars Tel: 01242 572224 A2B Private Hire Tel: 01242 580580 Bishop’s Cleeve Private Hire Tel: 01242 696676 Prestbury Independent Taxi Tel: 01242 07860 434421 The 727 Car Company Tel: 01242 523523

CLUBS & CLASSES

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GLOS DIRECTORIES | LISTINGS

What’s On June & July 2012 2nd - 5th June The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend

7th July Midsummer Fiesta Beer Festival Montpellier

8th – 10th June Wychwood Festival Three days of music, comedy, cabaret, workshops and cinema beneath the Prestbury Hills. Cheltenham Racecourse www.wychwoodfestival.com

7th - 8th July Royal International Air Tatoo RAF Fairford Tickets 0800 107 1940

12th - 17th June The Times Cheltenham Science Festival Visit Cheltenham Science Festival to see world-renowned scientists and celebrities at the biggest British Science Festival. Montpellier Gardens. www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science 15th - 17th June Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival Montpellier Gardens www.cheltenham-food-festival.garden-events.com/ 16th June Midsummer Serenade: Jubilate Chamber Choir 7.30pm St Mary’s Parish Church, Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. GL53 8JJ 18th June Circus Star Horse Jump Show Cheltenham Racecourse Tel: 01242 513 014 24th June Cheltenham Circular Challenge Charity Fundraiser Start at Cheltenham Race Course www.cheltenhamcircularchallenge.org.uk 27th June Dave Gorman - Comedian Cheltenham Town Hall Tel: 0844 576 2210 1 July Race For Life Charity Event Cheltenham Racecourse Contact 0871 641 1111 4th - 15th July HSBC Cheltenham Music Festival Montpellier Gardens Tickets 01242 505444

11th - 21st July Cheltenham Cricket Festival Cheltenham College Contact 0117 910 8022 12th - 14th July 2000 Trees Music Festival Upcote Farm Tickets 01452 396370 14th July Cheltenham Horse Show Cheltenham Racecourse Contact 07954 174902 14th - 15th July Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Contact friends@tewkesburymedievalfestival.org www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org 20th - 22nd July Costwold Beer Festival Postlip, Near Winchcombe July 27th - 4th August The Guiting Festival featuring classical music and jazz. Guiting Power, near Stow-on-the-Wold www.guitingfestival.org ART EXHIBITION at Guiting Festival Thursday 26th July 6.00pm - 9.00pm Preview and drinks. Saturday 28th July 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 4th August 10.00am - 4.00pm The Art Exhibition is also open on 27th July and from 29th July - 3rd August for those attending the concerts. All artwork is for sale. For information contact 07967 639309 rose@artonwalls.co.uk www.artonwalls.co.uk

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Index of Advertisers Beauty, Health, Fitness & Skincare A.T.A Fitness Peter Sollis Sports Therapy Tui Na Chinese Massage

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Building & DIY Supplies Cotswold & Vale Supplies Staverton Building Supplies

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Driveways Pattern Driveways

Building Services ADCMS Ltd

Fitness Classes A.T.A Fitness

Building Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Dave Dowell 27 Ian Banks Carpentry 33 LB Services 33 LCM Flat Roofing 28 Matt Grimshaw Carpentry 21 Ricki Dean Carpentry & Building 29 Business Services Economummy Glos Websites

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Cakes & Baking Accessories Cake and Sugarcraft Boutique 12 Carpets Carpets Direct

Cashback TopCashBack

Catering Chinaboy Catering Hire

Charities Building Circles in Gloucestershire 15 Charity Car Boot Rotary 40 Children, Classes & Tuition Kumon Maths and English Piano Tutor Sarah Harrop Monkey Music Sprogs Toys & Gifts Cleaning Services Oven Cleaning D.G. Counselling and Therapies Advance Practice Peter Sollis Sports Therapy

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Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 16 Tui Na Chinese Massage 15

Mobile Hair & Beauty Kutz by Keiron

Mirrors, Oak handmade Celeste Oak Mirrors

Oven Cleaning Oven Cleaning D.G.

Personal Training A.T.A Fitness

Piano lessons Piano Tutor Sarah Harrop

Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 33 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 23

Electrical services Pro Electrical Entertainment Tom Jones Concert Charity Car Boot Rotary Gardens Gallery

BC 40 11

Photography Fez Photography

33 24&25 11

Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd

Plumbing, Heating & Boiler Services Intergas Johnston Scotia

Gallery Gardens Gallery

Recycling Bags4Caddies

Garden Centres & Nurseries Gotherington Nurseries

Garden and Estate Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping 38 J.H. Contract Services Glos 38 Edward Price 38 L.M.S. Landscape Contracting 39 Hairdressing, Mobile Kutz by Keiron

Hypnotherapist Advance Practice 14 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 16 Kitchens Nicholas Joiner Kitchens Worktops Cheltenham

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Meals delivery Wiltshire Farm Foods

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Motoring, MOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Vehicle Sales Chips Away 19 Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 19 J.T. Vehicle Services 19

Roofs Cheltenham Felt Roofing Co. 35 LCM Flat Roofing 28 Solicitors, Mortgages & Will Writing Copperfields

Sports Therapy Peter Sollis Sports Therapy

Stoves A&R Stove Installers

Takeaways Whaddon Fish Bar

Television & Satellite Digital TV & Sat Systems

Web Design Glos Websites

Weddings & Parties Cake and Sugarcraft Boutique 12 Chinaboy Catering Hire 12 Fez Photography 6 Oh So Sweet 12

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