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Gardening by Pippa Greenwood

Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen Home & Interiors by Katherine Sorrell

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After the New Year

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March Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s On Guide Local News Local Businesses Recipe: Chicken in Red Wine

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue which as always is packed full of local events and essential local businesses should you need one or more! What a fabulous month if you happen to be an Easter Egg loving, Horse Racing Fan who is a Hot Cross Bun eating Mum that loves being pampered for the day! If that’s you, bring on March, which is the month of all months for you! The Cheltenham Festival takes place on the 15th-18th March, when the County becomes the focus of the racing world with four outstanding days of National Hunt Racing. The event is an important date for many of our local businesses who benefit from the mass influx and financial spend of the people that attend, and it creates many part time jobs for hundreds of local people. Spring is also on the way and at the time of writing this the daffodils are starting to come out – I so look forward to the beautiful daffodil displays each year! Perhaps in part because it is a sign that I’ve made it through the winter! Remember that the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on Sunday 29th of March and all the best until next month. Vicky Muller

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning And that’s why we had decimalisation.

British, and born in the 1950s or earlier? Congratulations! You’re a genius at mental arithmetic! There are no studies, surveys or statistics to prove this, but it stands to reason: you needed a brain from IBM just to work out your change! Here’s a simple test for anyone under 50. On Friday you go out with £1.17.4. You buy a pint of mild for Alf at 1s 2d, a bottle of sweet stout for Alf’s missus Mabel (no white wine for the ladies in those days!) at 10 and 1/2d, a pint of bitter for yourself at 1s 5d, a packet of crisps at 3d, and a dark rum for old Harry at 1s 8d. Later, it’s your round again – same again but no crisps, and Harry has a double (which he never does when it’s his round!). Later still the fish man comes and you have a poke of shrimps, 4d; then you give the lass from the Sally Army 2d for a War Cry which you never actually read. At chucking out time you buy a bottle of Guinness to take home, 1s 9d (1d back on the bottle). So: have you got enough left over to see Rovers at home tomorrow and buy a pie and a Bovril at the ground? Page 8

People think, wrongly, that Britain got decimalised on April 15th 1971, or D-Day as the press dubbed it. The real D-Day was March 1st 1966 when the Chancellor, Jim Callaghan, officially announced that the Government had accepted the report of a committee of enquiry (now more than two years old) and that a currency that was, in essence, more than 1,200 years old would be scrapped in five years’ time. The announcement marked the end of a long, slow march towards decimalisation. When the Decimal Association was founded in 1841 many people saw it as another manifestation of that extreme rationalism that demanded a 13-month year and one universal language. But it at least succeeded in getting a new coin minted from 1849 onwards: the florin, worth two shillings – or 10 to the pound! The florin, though, failed to our perception of the pound and shilling as the base units of currency. We were used to working with bases 12 and 20, and that’s why Britain was so good at arithmetic. (The above example is simple subtraction: imagine you were a wages clerk making up weekly pay-packets for 100-odd workers all of whom worked different hours at different rates!) Another reason why the old money had to go was that it was so damned BIG! Have you ever seen it? You needed a gusset sewn into your change pocket or all those farthings, halfpennies,

cartwheel pennies, 12-sided threepenny bits, tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns would wear a hole in it in days. Still, there was a lot of resistance; and only when South Africa and Australia took the lead did Harold McMillan authorise the committee of enquiry in 1961. Once Mr Callaghan had made the formal announcement, though, things moved fast. The Decimal Coinage Act and the Decimal Currency Board came in 1969 along with the 50p piece. The new 5p and 10p came in 1970 and were the same size as the shilling and florin they eventually replaced. The only real change on D-Day itself was the introduction of the new 1/2p, 1p and 2p, although even then the old coppers remained in circulation until August. Was it worth it? A lot of old folk got fooled into thinking that 6p was the same as 6d when of course it was closer to 1s 2 and 1/2d; but my 23-year-old daughter is astonished and appalled that we put up with a system that mixed not only base 12 and base 20 but also fractions of the basic unit for so long. Still, we were brilliant at mental arithmetic!

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Tewkesbury Talk When I closed my article last month I was off to fill up shelves for Valentine’s Day, and as I write this article we are preparing for a very early Mother’s Day and Easter – a busy opening to the year I am sure you will all agree.

For us it has been even more hectic as we have moved shop! (Just in case you hadn’t noticed we are now at 135 High Street in the former Merlin’s premises.) Crazily we decided to complete the move between Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. And shortly after our biggest trade show of the year. One thing we did find is that we didn’t have to go far to get all the help and services we needed to complete the move. Notwithstanding all the offers of help from customers which made the move much easier. My favourite part of the new premises has to be the wonderful painting done by our friend, the very talented Sam Morris, Cow Artist, from Twyning. This added bit of quirk has really helped stamp our identity. Sam’s artwork is sold internationally and some of the cows can be found in Harrods as well as local independent gift shops. They've also appeared in Farmers Weekly, Art Business Today and

Breeders journals so we feel very honoured. Sam is always happy to support local events whenever she can, and she is a lovely person and always smiling. Have a look at her website, www. samantha-morris.com, or visit her Facebook page, and you will see her stylised cows which are sure to make you smile and laugh out loud, as well as the cows in a realistic style where the you will be amazed at the detail and character she captures. We were surprised to learn that our new premises used to be a pub, The Black Dog, which we found out about the from the ‘I used to be a pub’ initiative from Tewkesbury museum and the talk given by Steve Goodchild – which was a sell-out event, and if it is ever put on again I would strongly recommend you to try and get a ticket. The museum is a great place to learn about all that is, or rather, was Tewkesbury. With lots of interesting exhibits, they are currently putting on a display of Traders Tokens and there is even one there from my dad which he found several years ago when he was metal detecting. It is a tiny coin but there are others, many larger from places like The Bell Hotel.

Trade tokens were issued in the 17th century, in response to a lack of low denomination coins being produced by the crown. To ease the monetary situation, boroughs and cities across the country, began Sam Morris painting the new Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts shop producing tokens Picture taken by Michael Protheroe Page 14

to be used within the locality. I suppose it is similar to the local currencies produced in some towns today like the Brixton or Bristol pound, and goes to show there are very few new ideas around. If you think you have any of these tokens then why not take them down to show Steve at the museum. He would love to see them. If you are into antiquities it is worth remembering that the popular TV programme, The Antiques Roadshow is being filmed at Tewkesbury Abbey on 12th May. Of course, if you want to learn more about our history there is always an opportunity to take in one of the Battlefield walks, with the next one being held on Sunday 6th March leaving at 2.30 pm from The Crescent. This is a 2 hour guided tour of the battlefield, and should you miss that there is another on 3rd April, again leaving at 2.30pm from The Crescent. Talking all things Battle, the dates for this year’s Medieval Festival have been announced as 9th and 10th July and there is to be another community parade this year on Sunday 10th July. If anyone is interested in talking part please get in touch

The Medieval parade 2015 by Margaret Collins

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with Geraldine Liddy at parade@ tewkesburymedievalfestival.org. They are particularly keen on involving mobility scooters and wheelchairs so get those chariots ready. After many years of being without a carnival at all Tewkesbury now has two parades, with May seeing the return of Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend. The website www. tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk is in the process of being updated but I do know that there is going to be a 60’s themed walking parade on Saturday 7th May and the Dog Show in the Vineyards on Sunday 8th May.

TBW Parade 2015 by Nick Jones of The Photo Studio Tewkesbury

In addition, this year’s event kicks off on Friday 6th May, when The Conway Castle which is probably the largest inland waterways passenger vessel in the UK, will be coming to Tewkesbury and offering a special 2 hour evening cruise in support of TBW, with bingo at £1 per game. More information on this is available from Severn Leisure Cruises (www.

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severnleisurecruises.co.uk) based at Upton on Severn, or by calling into M & Co or Sweets and Treats on the High Street. On 6th March a campaign to get a million people out and about cleaning up their communities is being backed by Tewkesbury Borough Council. Clean for The Queen aims to give the country a tidy-up ahead of The Queen’s 90th birthday in April and is centred on a weekend of activity from Friday, 4th March to Sunday, 6th March 2016. The campaign is backed by anti-litter charities such as Keep Britain Tidy and the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Tewkesbury Borough Council is encouraging and supporting groups and individuals. If you want to get involved visit www. tewkesbury.gov.uk/ cleanforthequeen where you can find out if any other litter picking events are taking place in your area. Get advice about organising a litter picking event; find out where you can collect rolls of waste bags; ask about borrowing litter picking equipment (limited supply available); or arrange for filled bags to be collected following an event. There are many areas around town which need a little love and attention, none more so than the area around the Healing's Mill buildings in Quay Street, Back of Avon where young people are breaking in regularly, running the risk of serious injury once inside. The Police and

Town Council are working with the owners to properly secure the buildings, but the land owners are dragging their feet. If you are Healings Mill not one Picture by ShelbyPowell to drag your feet you may like to get training for the Tewkesbury Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 15th May, starting at 10am at Tewkesbury Rugby club and sponsored by local company Moog. You can register here www.entrysystem.se/Event/ tewkesburyhalf2016/Register As I mentioned Mother’s Day and Easter are very early this year, and the Abbey, of course, has a full programme of events, Sunday 6th March is Mothering Sunday, Sunday 20th March is Palm Sunday with the traditional procession, and Good Friday is 25th March. We have the knitted eggs for sale in our shop, raising funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice, and you will find them in many shops around town too. For now I am still trying to get used to the new shop, arranging all the new products, and trying to keep up with stacking the extra 50 feet of card shelving. No worry about chocolate making me fat this Easter! If you would like me to mention any event locally please get in touch, I can be found daily at Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts, now at 135 High Street. Happy Easter all. - by Louise Jones

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and reasonably inexpensive to do, certainly when you consider that the material it captures could save you a fortune in insurance. But what do you do with that footage if you do record bad, dangerous or illegal driving? You could contact the police directly and show them the evidence, but your camera may not have recorded enough material for charges to be brought. Alternatively, you could consider submitting it to the PoliceWitness.com website. The aim of the site is to highlight dangerous driving and that those responsible are now having their actions recorded. They also act as a conduit to the police and insurance companies when claims or charges are brought. You may not have been the only one recording an incident, so the site can act as a collection point for other footage of the same incident, thereby increasing the chances of a prosecution. An additional incentive for getting a dash-cam is that, to help insurance companies prove liability, they may also pay for your footage, meaning it could pay for itself.

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Bacon, Brie and Cranberry Filo Parcels with a Port and cranberry sauce

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INSTRUCTIONS Working with filo pastry: Filo is a thin and delicate pastry, 8. Continue with other parcels, working with only so make sure your fingernails are short with no rough edges! one sheet of filo at a time (approx. 2 parcels). It needs to be defrosted according to the packet instructions, 9. When complete, place baking tray in the and is easiest to work with if it is chilled – so don’t leave it centre of the oven, and cook for approx. out of the fridge for long. Filo is best used one sheet at a 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. time so that they don’t stick together. When cutting sheets, Making the sauce: Put 3 tablespoons of use a long ruler to hold the sheet still while you cut it with a cranberry sauce in a small pan, together with sharp knife, and lift the edges using a palette knife. a tablespoon of port, and warm through gently. Strain through a sieve for a smooth Pre-heat your oven to 200°C, Gas mark 6 1. If you are making your own cranberry sauce (it tastes drizzling sauce, or leave it chunky for a dip. much nicer!) then cook it before making the parcels, 10. For each portion, place 2 parcels on a and leave to one side to cool. small plate and drizzle with the sauce. 2. Separate a sheet of filo pastry and lay it out on your Enjoy! silicone mat. Using a clean metal or plastic 12” (30cm) Warning: The filling of the parcels will ruler and sharp knife, cut out squares of roughly 5” be very hot, so leave them to cool for width. For each sheet, you should get approx. 6 squares a few minutes before eating! if you are careful! Allow 3 squares for each parcel. 3. Lay one square down and brush the centre with melted butter. Lay another square on top at an angle and brush the centre with more butter. Lay a third square on top at an angle (you are aiming to make a rough star shape when all 3 sheets are together). 4. Gently push the filo star into your muffin tray using your knuckles. 5. Fill your parcel with approx. 6 cubes of brie, 1 tsp of bacon bits and 1 tsp of cranberry sauce. 6. Brush the edges of the pastry with melted butter and gather edges together, pressing firmly. 7. Carefully lift parcel onto baking tray lined with multigrade roll (or good quality non-stick tray). Page 18

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Vertical Cover With Climbers by Pippa Greenwood If the boundaries of your garden are uninteresting or drab, then it is time to think about some vertical gardening. Upright surfaces are itching to be clothed in glorious climbers or wall shrubs, and if you have several vertical sites then so much the better. A visit to your local garden centre will reveal a plentiful supply of suitable plants. Start by looking at the surface you have, the size, the direction it faces and the amount of sun or shade the plants growing on the wall or fence are likely to receive. Soil type is important as the plant you choose must be suited to the site. Some climbers are quite quick growing and will look good later this year, and improve as the years pass. Many provide strong colour and others will be a useful backdrop for the garden as a whole. Most buildings can have climbers grown against them, so if you have an unsightly shed, garage or even a fairly uninteresting looking back to your house, then consider erecting some sort of support system on which to grow your climbers. Break up the monotony of a long stretch of wall with a range of different plants, and make a tall, narrow building seem broader by only allowing them Page 20

to reach the height of the first floor. A climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris, or selfclinging plants such as ivies are ideal, but make sure the mortar on your wall is in good shape before planting. Climbers are best planted in open ground as they tend to have sizeable root systems. If grown in containers you must re-pot regularly and ultimately plan to use a big container such as a half barrel. Use a loam-based potting compost and add extra grit for drainage, and place a deep layer of crocks at the base of the container. Add controlled release fertilizer granules to the compost, to ensure that plants get adequately fed for the first few months. A triangular or Vshaped trellis panel at the back will give initial support for the plant to climb up before moving on to your wall or fence. Tie the top section of the trellis into the wall or fence, so that it does not rock about. For ground planting, dig a large hole at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the wall or fence and incorporate plenty of compost or well rotted manure. Soak the plant’s root ball and place in the hole, ideally at a 45 degree angle so that it leans towards the wall, then spread out the roots and plant. If your climber

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John Badham on History, Community & Place Last month I was reflecting on memory. This was brought about by my mother's illness and my passionate belief in the importance of history our sense of our place in a community of memory. I said then that certain places have a better sense of this than others - Tewkesbury is one them. I love the fact that every Thursday evening, I can sit in my house and hear the gloriously evocative sound of the Abbey Bells. On Saturday I can walk down town and watch Mike Keen-Price charming everyone dressed in his gorgeous Georgian rig. Sometimes one can meet even more quirkily dressed people in all their medieval finery. Quite often the town turns out for parades - whether it is Armed Forces Day, or clanking Knights marching towards the battlefield.

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We are also fortunate that there are so many anniversaries we can celebrate, the result in part of our rich heritage. In 2018 we will remember the end of the Great War which so defined the recent history of every community in this country. In 2021 we will celebrate the 900th anniversary of the foundation of our Abbey as well as the 550th of the bloody battle of Tewkesbury. I know that there are plans afoot to mark these special

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If you suffer from bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach cramps or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), maybe you should be. However, ALWAYS see your GP (rather than self-diagnosing) if these symptoms are severe and persistent, especially if you have blood in your stools, vomiting, excessive bloating or very painful stomach cramps - it may indicate more serious medical conditions. Wheat allergy, wheat sensitivity/ intolerance and Coeliac disease are often confused, so let’s get them straight. WheAt ALLerGY If you are truly wheat allergic, eating wheat will rapidly provoke allergy symptoms such as itching, rashes, sneezing and wheezing. You’ll need to avoid wheat in any form and see your GP. CoeLiAC DiSeASe Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects around 1% of people in the UK and often goes undiagnosed. In Coeliac sufferers, the intestinal lining becomes damaged because it can’t absorb gluten, a protein found in foods including wheat, barley and rye. Tiredness, hair loss, mouth ulcers,

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the wheat has undergone; some people can tolerate toast and pasta better than bread, because the heating process makes the wheat more digestible. Supermarket bread may be less digestible than traditional bakery bread, as supermarkets use an accelerated bread-making process. irritAbLe boWeL SYnDrome (ibS) If your symptoms don’t seem specifically tied to wheat, you may have IBS. While the causes are not entirely clear, stress, illness, high-fat or highfibre foods seem to precipitate attacks, making bowel function erratic and causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Probiotic supplements or foods can help, as can medication prescribed by your GP. tackling Wheat Sensitivity and ibS: the FoDmAP diet Designed originally for people with (IBS), the wheat-free low-FODMAP diet eliminates Fermentable oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, monosaccharides And Polyols - types of carbohydrates that aren’t easily digested and may cause bacterial growth, leading to diarrhoea and bloating. The FODMAP diet should be followed under a dietician’s guidance to ensure you stay healthy and follow it correctly, as it’s quite complex. Your GP can give you a referral. information and Support: Coeliac UK: Helpline 0333 332 2033 www.coeliac.org.uk The IBS Network: 0114 272 32 53 www.theibsnetwork.org Allergy UK (also has information on intolerances): 01322 619898 www.allergyuk.org

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Finance

Dividend Taxation And Other Changes To Tax Laws in 2016/17 By Ann Haldon > 32.5% (for the higher rate band) > 38.1% (in the additional rate band) People with a low dividend income will see a reduction in their tax bill, but the new measures are likely to hit family-run small businesses the hardest.

A change to the dividend taxation laws is to be implemented from April 2016. Pension and ISA dividends will not be affected by the new regime and will remain free of tax, but the new dividend rules are likely to have an adverse effect on directors and shareholders of small incorporated companies. The new proposals will reportedly bring in an extra £2.54 billion in revenue for the 2016/17 tax year,�with smaller amounts continuing to bolster the public purse in future years. The changes are an effort by the government to equalise tax laws for those who run unincorporated businesses.

So why has the Treasury decided to overhaul the current system? The government is attempting to discourage tax-motivated incorporation, which means setting up a business as a limited company simply to enjoy a lower rate of tax on income. In the past, directors/ shareholders of a limited company have been able to take a small salary from their business, which attracted enough tax to maintain their entitlement to the state pension. The government’s objection, however, is that company profits are then used to extract a further dividend taxed at the much lower rate of 10%.

Here’s a summary of the changes to be introduced • A maximum annual Dividend Allowance of £5,000 is to come into force (after taking the personal allowance into account) • The existing 10% notional Dividend Tax Credit will be scrapped • Dividends over the £5,000 annual limit will be taxed at the following rates: > 7.5% on dividend income in the basic rate band

Strong objections from the business community With the inherent difficulties facing small businesses, fears have been expressed that the government is making it much harder for people in business to survive financially. This includes both individual contractors who have incorporated their businesses, and family-run companies. In fact, an online petition has been started, objecting to these new rules. Company directors/ shareholders say that the

rewards of low dividend taxation compensated for the long hours and risks they took when starting their business, and that their overall contribution to the economy needs to be more widely acknowledged by the government. Are there any other changes to UK taxation in the forthcoming financial year? Other announcements made in last year’s Budget include: • Pension tax relief changes - Restrictions on pension tax relief for those with an income of £150,000 or more will come into force from April 2016. A fixed rate of 33% will apply for all in the new tax year, regardless of the rate band. • Savings interest - Said to be an acknowledgement of recent poor returns for savers, George Osborne also announced in last year’s budget that savings interest of up to £1,000 will no longer be taxed. • Digital tax accounts - The ‘account’ will be similar to online banking in that details on how much is owed will be available to view at any time, and taxpayers will be able to make payments throughout the financial year rather than meeting a specific deadline. These are all significant changes to taxation laws in the UK, and are set to bring in considerable sums for the Treasury, but the new dividend tax rules seem to be attracting the most concern and criticism. �http://www.itcontracting.com/ new-dividend-tax-april-2016/

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Daniel Tingle & Craig Hamill running the London Marathon

Daniel's Story

Craig's Story

On April 24th 2016 I'm going to be taking part in Virgin London Marathon.

On the 24th April 2016 I will be running the Virgin London Marathon for the 3rd time (at the grand old age of 41) in aid of Coeliac UK, a charity close to my heart as my 6 year old daughter Isabelle has Coeliac Disease.

I wanted to raise money for a charity that were fantastic in supporting for my son and the whole family - Action Medical Research. In March 2014 my son Ethan who at the time was aged 8 suffered a Stroke. At the Time we were in complete shock really because we always believed a stroke is what an Adult would suffer with. Ethan had to have various scans and tests and lots of back and forth to Hospital for meetings with Consultants. We were then warned that Ethan could suffer a further episode and sure enough he suffered a second stroke under four weeks after the first stroke. Following the second episode we had to attend Bristol Hospital to see Neurologist's. There first initial thoughts were that Ethan had a defective nerve in his Brain, this turned out not to be the cause of Ethan's medical problems. So the doctors decided to look into Ethan's Heart. We had two Consultations with the heart Professor and his decision was to carry out a Bubble Study test to insure there wasn't an underlying Heart problem. This proved to be the cause because they found a block on the left side of Ethan's heart. Ethan has made a full recovery now and just has to have medication every night indefinitely. This was an extremely tuff time for Ethan and the whole family. From that moment onwards we were determined to raise as much awareness that Strokes do happen in young children not just Adults. I really do appreciate you reading my story and hopefully tell people about our story to spread awareness of Childhood Strokes. The Reason why I decided to raise money for Action Medical Research is because there are many unexplained child illness's and without there support,research and time a diagnosis would be harder to find. If you are able to help me reach my target it would be fantastic and I really would appreciate your support www.justgiving.com/Daniel-Tingle1 Page 38

Isabelle was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in June 2015. This is a lifelong autoimmune disease where she suffers from an adverse reaction to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Her immune system can mistakenly attack healthy tissue and damages the surface of the small intestines, disrupting her body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food. Typical symptoms range from diarrhoea and sickness, in particular, Isabelle suffers physically and emotionally, mainly with joint, leg and stomach pain, as well as anemia and fatigue. It took nearly 1 year to get Isabelle diagnosed and after several blood tests, appointments and a biopsy, her diagnosis was a relief, although met with sadness too. We have had to make many changes to her diet, which has not been easy, due to her having to try many new foods. It is particularly tricky when eating out or attending friends’ parties, as many cafes, restaurants and venues still do not cater for people with Coeliac disease. My mother in law also has Coeliac disease, as do a small number of children at Isabelle’s school, so I am on a mission to raise lots of awareness and undertake lots of fundraising events such as a Charity Race Night, Gluten Free Cake Sale, Holding an Allergy Awareness School Assembly (at Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy), Raffle, Leg Waxing, Selling Sweets and Car Washing. Coeliac UK have been a great support to us as a family and are also a great charity who campaign for better access to diagnosis, care and better access to food in/out of the home. Coeliac UK also research the nature of the disease and potential cures and provide expert and independent information, to help people manage their health and diet.

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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen

Tiny kitchen spaces are often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all. And you can create a practical and attractive galley kitchen for very little money, writes Katherine Sorrell. PLANNING THE ROOM In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement between the cooker, sink and fridge. Each zone should be self-contained, with its own storage and worktop space, but it should also be easy to move between each one. Ensure this by drawing a floor plan with lines connecting each point on the triangle, and avoid placing obstructions between them. In theory the most efficient length for each side of the triangle is about two metres, but in practice the three work centres should not be uncomfortably close or too far apart. In a double galley, keep the sink and cooker on the same side, with the fridge opposite. You can’t create a triangle in a single galley, but its linear shape makes it easy to use as long as the line is Page 40

not too long. Aim for tall cupboards at one end, then the hob, and the maximum amount of worktop between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, a pull-out larder. EATING AND ENTERTAINING It’s always a good idea to fit in somewhere to eat and drink – perhaps a fold-down table, or a small dining table which extends for extra guests. Or, add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a worktop and tuck a couple of high stools underneath it. CHOOSING UNITS & WORKTOPS The trend is for mixing textures and colours in the kitchen, including metallics, marble and rough, tough industrial accents. Deep worktops and open shelving will update any sized kitchen but quality matters most. Cheaper carcasses are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs, which is fine for a budget option. But for a well-used, long-lasting kitchen, opt for plywood or MDF veneer, the thicker the better. Laminate worktops are the budget choice – choose high-pressure rather than low-pressure ones, as they’re more durable. Wooden worktops can be inexpensive, but avoid ones that are too

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Catchphrases 1. The first three words of which famous movie catchphrase literally translate as "until the viewing"? 2. Which company was privatised in 1986, with adverts featuring the catchphrase "if you see Sid, tell him" being used to encourage individuals to buy shares? 3. In 2010 the BBC issued an apology to which TV presenter after Jon Culshaw poked fun at his weight on The Impressions Show using the catchphrase "I was fierce hungry, so I was"? 4. Which TV dating show features the catchphrase "No likey, no lightey"? 5. Who coined the catchphrases "say what you see" and "it's good, but it's not right" on the TV show Catchphrase? 6. What is the best known one-word catchphrase of the double act whose real names are Janet Tough and Ian Tough? 7. In 2011, who attempted to trademark a number of his catchphrases, including "duh, winning", "tiger blood", "rock star from Mars" and "I’m not bi-polar, I’m bi-winning"? 8. How did the TV character Daffyd Thomas refer to himself in his best known catchphrase? 9. Which cartoon character's catchphrase was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising slogan "A little dab'll do ya"? 10. Which famous character's best known catchphrase was originally written in a script as "annoyed grunt"?

Word Ladder

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Chicken in Red Wine Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes This is a quick, easy and flavoursome way to serve chicken. Use a full-bodied red wine such as a Burgundy for the best flavour, although there is no need to buy a really pricy one!

Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 225g button mushrooms • 200g shallots, peeled • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 300ml red wine • 200ml chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 1 bay leaf • 2tbsp cornflour • Sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish • Sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans, to serve

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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown all over. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the button mushrooms and shallots to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute then return the chicken to the pan and stir in the red wine, stock, tomato puree and bay leaf. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken and onions are tender. Blend the cornflour and 2 tbsp water to a smooth paste then stir the paste into the pan. Simmer gently for further 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time, until the liquid has thickened. Serve with sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans and garnish with parsley sprigs.

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And Another Thing... Where Tom Stops Commuting by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

My Dearly Beloved’s face fell as the true horror of my announcement sunk in. “So what you’re saying is that from now on, you’ll be working from home?” “Yes. Nigel is cutting costs. It’s actually great news because they are paying for a broadband upgrade, and I get a desk.” “You’ve got a desk.” “And no more commuting - hurrah! I thought I could move into Evan’s old room.” “Well I’m not getting rid of that divan, it’s never been slept in.” Monday morning 7am. I leapt into my work trousers and after slurping my coffee was on the drive, keys in hand before I realised. Of course, I don’t have to do this anymore! So, sitting at my new desk an hour early, I took the first conference call of the morning: a very important discussion about our national marketing strategy. Page 48

“Hi Tom, Nigel in Basingstoke here and Marty in Seattle, what’s your take on this? I was just about to launch into my best corporate blather when – MMMMNNNMMNNNNN! “Sorry Tom, there seems to be some interference on the line?” Apologising, I opened Evan’s bedroom door (sorry, branch office door) and was promptly bashed on the big toe by the Hoover. “Darling - I’m in a meeting!” I hissed. The Henry fell silent. “Well this house won’t clean itself - darling. Anyway that’s me done, I’m going out.” So while Marty droned on about performance indicators, I looked down from the bedroom (branch) window as Sarah, Bags for Life in hand, set off for Tesco and the dreaded Big Shop. At last some peace! Or so I thought. I was in the middle of composing

my umpteenth electronic missive of the day when I heard a scratching at the door. It was Ollie, demanding to know what I was doing at home this time of the morning. To stop the whining I relented and in two bounds he was over the desk and onto the window sill, where he settled down for a mid morning snooze. So, with my best friend asleep next to me, I beavered away at my spreadsheets. The new phone buzzed once more and, as Ollie raised an inquisitive eyebrow, I took my second conference call of the day. I was just about to set out in no uncertain terms why Basingstoke couldn’t escape restructuring when next door’s cat decided to run across the porch roof. “So, Tom what you are saying is…” “Grrrrrrr…” “Oh, sorry Tom, don’t you like Marty’s idea?”

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“Woof! Bark! Woof!” “Tom, is that a dog I can hear?” I heaved Ollie out onto the landing, nearly strangling myself with my headset in the process. I coughed. “Sorry guys. New ring tone.” After ending the call I spotted Sarah returning from the Big Shop. “I thought you were ‘at work’?” “I can’t just sit up there watching you struggling. Here, let me.” “Look I’m perfectly capable of putting away the shopping - no Tom, the bleach doesn’t live in there! Just go back upstairs and leave me to it.”

As Sarah unpacked everything my stomach reminded me that lunch time was almost upon us. So, nestled on the sofa next to Sarah with my bag of Quavers and my ham bloomer, something told me that turning the TV channel over to check on England’s progress at Trent Bridge was not a good idea. I decided instead to join in with the catch up. “And who’s she?” “That’s the mother, she lives in the garage, and that’s the daughter and she’s pregnant to the drug dealer.”

“No, he’s dead.” “Hasn’t anyone noticed?” “He’s encased in concrete.” “I see...” Finally it was time to return to work. But I shouldn’t have had that second Eccles cake because around three forty five both Olly and I began to flag. The phone rang, the computer bleeped, my mobile buzzed. Eventually the racket drew Sarah to see what was happening inside Tom Hughes Towers. “Hello, Tom’s phone? I’m sorry, he can’t come to the phone right now he’s…in a meeting with Oliver. Of course you can’t hear snoring, that’s…his new ring tone.”

“And which one’s he?” “The one under the bed.” “Is he hiding?”

Springtime

Bees Birds Buds Cyclamens Daffodils Dandelions Easter Equinox Frogs Grass Green Growth Irises Lilies March Nesting Planting

Rain Renewal Season Sunshine

Tulips Warmth Wet

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What's On in March Showborough House Sculpture Garden Ongoing, 10.30am - 4.00pm, Showborough House, Twyning, GL20 6DN Art exhibition and sale of sculptures with more than 60 exhibits in a wide range of media. Tea and coffee available. Entry: Free but donations welcome. Orchid Society Show Saturday 5th March, 10.30am 4.00pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Glos GL3 2JH Large display of orchids by the Cheltenham Orchid Society and smaller displays by Bristol OS and South West OS; trade stands with orchids for sale by Burnham Nurseries and Laurence Hobbs, alpines for sale from Hoo House Nursery; resident Artist, information on orchid culture, potting demonstrations and re-potting service for visitors' orchids, GFGS stand, Glos Alpine Society stand and catering all day. Entry: £2. Devil Mud Run Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March, Stanley Pontlarge, Cheltenham, GL54 5HE

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For more information, times and prices visit: www.devilmudrun.com. Tewkesbury Camerata Concert Sunday 12th March, 7.30pm Tewkesbury Methodist Church, High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5BB In aid of Winston's Wish. Free admission. Cate Cody - Jazz Concert Sunday 13th March, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Bring your own picnic, cafe tables provided ; tickets £15. For more information and tickets visit: www.jazzcats.co.uk

all occasion: delicious handmade chocolates; wooden crafts including pyrography and tactile wood turned objects; delicate watercolours and silk flowers arrangement and much more. Tea room with homemade cakes and sandwiches available. Free Admission. For more information visit: www.creatorsofcraft.co.uk The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile Sunday 20th March Croft Farm Waterpark, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE

The Festival Tuesday 15th - Friday 18th March, 10.00am - 6.00pm Cheltenham Racecourse

15th March: Champion Day; 16th March: Ladies Day; 17th March: St Patrick’s Thursday; 18th March: Gold Cup Day. Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup is one of the finest Jump Racing events in the country and THE must go to event for every racing fan. For more information, prices and tickets please visit: www.cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk. Craft Fair Saturday 19th March, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Tewkesbury Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL Presented by Creators of Craft. Come along and shop some beautifully unique and lovingly handcrafted gifts. The range includes textiles: quilting, patchwork; bunting, hats and embroidered pictures; teddy bears; handcrafted jewellery; fuse glass coasters and hanging decorations; a selection of handmade cards for

Choose to complete 1, 3 or 6 miles in any way, and at any pace you want. Hosted by The Gym & Tonic Health Club. Admission: Adult £7.00, Child £3.00, Family £17.00 (this does not include a donation). For more information visit: www.sportrelief.com Children’s Nearly New Sale Sunday 20th March, 10.00am 12.00pm, Wheatpieces Community Hall, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP

Buy pre-owned children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, maternity wear, baby equipment and prams at great prices. Admission: £1 per person, children go free. If you are interested in selling please email tewksnearlynew@gmail. com. For further information visit: www.facebook.com/ tewkesburynearlynew

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Pendock Spring Chicken Run Sunday 20th March, 11.00am Pendock CE Primary School, School Lane, Pendock, Nr Staunton, GL19 3PW

Run around the roads and farm tracks while raising money for Pendock CE School. You can chose from 1k, 5k or 10k. Registration will be open between 9.30am and 11.00am for runners to collect numbers. Receive free entry into a raffle with your race number. For more information visit: www.runpendock.co.uk Liane Carroll - Concert Sunday 20th March, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Come and see BBC Jazz award winner Liane Carroll and her amazing trio perform. Renowned as one of the best interpreters of song, Liane has been playing to adoring audiences for the past 25 years and continues to astound people worldwide. Tickets £15, available from 0333 666 3366. For more information visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com. Mad Hatter’s Easter Fun Day Sunday 27th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Egg-citing Easter themed Tea Party with the Mad Hatter. Fun trail in the

gardens, flower crafts with ‘Flowers of Fun’, Mad Hatter’s Easter Bonnet Competition. For more information visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ event/easter-sunday. The Terrace Café will also be open, selling tasty treats for all the family. The event is included with general admission. Children’s Wednesday Tudor Twist Wednesday 30th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Good King Hal will perform ‘Henry’s Horrid History Shows’ and tell his audience all about the life and times of Henry VIII. Learn more about the Tudor ship, The Mary Rose, as they visit from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with their pop-up museum and activities, and meet and find out how rats, tarantulas, snails and frogs were ‘used’ in this time, from medicine to clothing, by a poor Tudor lad from Zoolab. Included with general admission.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES

MARKETS Tewkesbury General Retail Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.00am - 3.30pm, Spring Gardens Car Park, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5DN Popular town centre retail market with a range of stalls. For more information please contact: Dave Joynes, Grenchurch Markets Ltd on 01386 840138.

Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1.30pm, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG The Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market has a great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. For information about stalls please contact Dave Joynes, Cotswold Markets on 01386 840138 or email: Trade. CotswoldMarkets@gmail.com

Tewkesbury Parkinson’s Group First Wednesday of the month, 10.45am - 12.15pm, The Boys' Brigade Community Centre Canterbury Leys, Newtown Tewkesbury, GL20 8BP We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons. org.uk if you are interested in coming along. See more at www.parkinsons. org.uk/local-support-groups/regions/ south-west-england/tewkesburysupport-group

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Pictograms 2 words

O E R T I R

NEW NEW NEW

4 words

You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

3 letters: 8 4 letters: 7 5 letters: 0 6 letters: 1

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Puzzle & Crossword Solutions Quick

Catchphrases

4 words

Crossword 1. Hasta la vista, baby (from the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day) N E A T I G N O R A N T O C C A U D I 2. British Gas N A V E L N A T U R A L O A L C A L S 3. Eamonn Holmes O C E A N S E A R L Y 4. Take Me Out N O P C S S E W I N G A B S E N T 5. Roy Walker E O C E A 6. Fandabidozi P O T A T O T I G E R L G F R I T O (Janet and Ian Tough are the Krankies) F E A R F U L P U L S E 7. Charlie Sheen E N E Y T E E U S E D N I N E T E E N 8. The only gay in the village Across: 1 Neat, 3 Ignorant, 9 Natural, 10 Navel, 11 Early, 12 Oceans, 14 Sewing, (on the TV show Little Britain) 16 Absent, 19 Potato, 21 Tiger, 24 Pulse, 25 Fearful, 26 Nineteen, 27 Used. Down: 1 Nonsense, 2 Actor, 4 Gallop, 5 Ounce, 6 Advance, 7 Till, 8 Crayon, 13 Startled, 9. Fred Flintstone's 15 Woollen, 17 Betray, 18 Coffee, 20 Agent, 22 Gifts, 23 Open. ("Yabba dabba do") 10. Homer Simpson's Word Ladder (the catchphrase is "d'oh") Here is one possible solution Here is one possible (others may exist) 1

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WORDWHEEL

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

TARGET Excellent: 50 or more words Good: 43 words Fair: 38 words

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18 8

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18 8

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18 5

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Pictograms 1. Breaking News 2. Point Of No Return 3. Black And White Movie

Sudoku 3 Letters ERR IRE ORE ROE ROT TIE

TOE TOR 4 Letters RIOT RITE ROTE TIER

TIRE TORE TRIO 6 Letters RIOTER

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Tewkesbury Useful Numbers CHURCHES

Holy Trinity Church of England 01684 292797 Priors Park Chapel

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St Joseph's Catholic Church

01684 293273

St Giles Church of England St Nicholas Church

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Baptist Church

01684 772237 01684 293729 01684 850959

01684 293044

Tewkesbury Methodist Church 01684 297411

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church 01684 295 677

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Bredon Hill Surgery

Church Street Practice

01684 773444 01684 853398

Jesmond House Practice 01684 292813 Watledge Surgery

01684 293278

Badham Pharmacy

01684 290659

Winsome Clinic

07886 310362

Boots 01684 292122 Lloyds Pharmacy

Northway Chemist Superdrug

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HOSPITALS

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222

Tewkesbury Hospital 0300 421 6100

LIBRARIES

Tewkesbury Library

POST OFFICES

Bredon Post Office

Tewkesbury Post Office

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance (Emergency Only) 999 Fire (Emergency Only) 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Police (Emergency Only) 999 Police (non-emergency) 101 NHS Direct 111

TRAVEL

Bus Information Train Information

01452 418630

0845 748 4950

COUNCIL

Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

UTILITIES

Electricty -足Power Loss

0800 365 900

Water Leaks

0800 169 1144

Gas Emergency

Water Severn Trent

0800 111 999

0800 783 4444

HELPLINES

Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau

0870 120 4040

Directory Enquiries

118 500

Crimestoppers Drugs Helpline

Floodline

Parentline Plus RSPCA

Samaritans

National Missing Persons

0800 555 111 0800 776 600

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