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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue of your local community magazine, which as usual is packed full of local businesses and lots of local events should you be stuck for ideas for a day out or something to do! March is a busy month as the county becomes the focus of the racing world with the Cheltenham Racing Festival starting on the 14th we can look forward to four days of National Hunt Racing. Spring is also on its way and as I drive around I can start seeing the daffodils appear, adding a splash of colour to the grass verges, a sight which delights me every year! As we head into Spring, remember the clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday the 26th of March. The 26th is also Mothering Sunday so we wish all Mums a happy Mother’s Day! Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for our featured business of the day and more information on local events. Have a happy March everyone, until next month. Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Sunday 9 April 2017 The 7th annual Prescott Bike Festival is back, bigger and better than ever, on April 9th at the Prescott Speed Hill Climb, near Cheltenham. You’ll have the chance to ride the prestigious, world famous, iconic track at the home of the Bugatti Owners Club and when you’re not doing that there’s plenty of other things for you to see and do throughout the day. Norton are the featured Owner’s Club this year. Expect to see the best of the best of this iconic British marque including the rare Manx 350cc Reverse Head. Paddock Specials, Bike Fest’s excellent showcase, features over 100 examples of rare machinery where you can meet the owners and watch them fire up and take to the hill. No static displays for
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Now I love driving and I want to be the best I can at it. I want to position the car correctly on the road, at the right speed for the conditions, make progress and observe hazards and deal with them. But for me, actually passing that experience on to another driver was like teaching my children to tie their shoelaces. Once mastered, you just tie them automatically. But the act of explaining how you do it - that’s different. It’s much the same with driving a car: if you’ve ever explained to someone the procedure for finding the clutch bite point, you will realise just how much of what you do is “in the grey matter”. So I salute driving instructors around the country, teaching others the skills of controlling a car; it is an art and skill that needs patience to deliver, and not all are capable of doing it. By Iain Betson
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Gifts for Mum Looking for the perfect present for Mother’s Day? Maybe we can help… Paris for One and Other Stories – Jojo Moyes These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa. Planet Earth II – Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come. Page 12
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Tewkesbury Town Mayor's News The longer days and on occasion bursts of warm sunshine and blue skies remind us that spring is on its way. The ground is already erupting with snowdrops and crocuses and greenhouses and gardens are beginning to call for attention. The not so welcomed emergence of weeds signals the need for volunteers to don their gloves and start clearing Tewkesbury's public places. February saw much work being undertaken to improve the Mill Avon; the Environment Agency has almost completed their improvements to the Abbey weir which should help with the flow of the water and the silting problems. It should also spruce up the bridge and buildings in time for the better weather. At the other end of this stretch of water the Avon Navigation Trust are making repairs and building
Interpretation boards for the riverside walk are about to be installed and interpretation boards for the Ham and the Battlefield Walk should not be far behind. Visitors are already arriving, drawn to the Town by its Abbey, rivers, and extraordinary mix of architectural styles. Alleycats is a relatively newly formed volunteer group which is making great progress in securing interest and support to bring artwork to Tewkesbury's alley and to open these areas up for residents and visitors. By putting the alleys in the spotlight it is intending to improve their state of repair and cleanliness, volunteers will soon be sweeping and weeding these areas and everyone is welcome to join in.
February saw Tewkesbury's Winter Beer Festival take place at the Watson Hall and I was privileged to open this event which is supported by and supports local business. Not only were there 80 different real ales to sample but also locally sourced sausage rolls and pork pies. There were also several ciders and perries of various strengths and natural flavours for nonbeer drinkers to try. Many groups are now busy making plans for The Big Weekend and the Medieval Festival and I'm extremely grateful to all of these people for the time and commitment that they freely give to Tewkesbury and look forward to the colourful months ahead. - Karen Brennan, Tewkesbury Town Mayor
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Cake and Bake Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea! Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs • 2tbsp lemon curd TOPPING • 100g granulated sugar
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be moretold expensive youwould • They you the ifloan didn’t sign up for PPI. if you be more expensive didn’t sign up for PPI. To establish whether or not you’ve paid PPIwhether in the past, To establish or not check your credit you’ve paid PPIagreements in the past, or check other loan if your documents credit agreements you have If not, you orstill other loanthem. documents if should gethave in touch with the you you still them. If not, should get in touch with the
lender lenderbybyphone phoneororletter. letter. You Youmight mightalso alsowant wanttotoobtain obtainaa copy copyofofyour yourcredit creditreport, report,which which will willlistlistthe thelenders lendersyou youhave have dealt dealtwith withininthe thepast. past.The Thethree three main maincredit creditreference referenceagencies agencies inin the theUK UKare areExperian, Experian,Equifax Equifax and andCallcredit Callcredit– –you youcan cansign sign upupand andorder orderyour yourcredit creditreport report online onlineforfora asmall smallfee. fee. ContaCting ContaCtingthe thelender lender If you no longer have your loan If you no longer have your loan agreement, write to or phone agreement, write to or phone the company concerned. Many the company concerned. Many larger financial organisations larger financial organisations will be able to tell you over the will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you’ve phone whether or not you’ve been sold Payment Protection been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also Insurance. Youofcan request a copy youralso original request a copy of your original agreement. agreement. Some companies can deal Some can with yourcompanies entire claim bydeal with your entire The claimFinancial by phone, or online. phone, or online. Thealso Financial Ombudsman Service Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, hasallows an online questionnaire, and you to upload and allows youdocuments. to upload any supporting any supporting documents. Otherwise, you should print print it Otherwise, off and sentyou it byshould recorded it off and sent it by arecorded delivery after taking copy for delivery after taking a copy for yourself. yourself. When the ComPany
When the ComPany rePlies rePlies you receive a positive you receive a positive response response Lenders have eight weeks in Lenders have eight in which to respond, andweeks if you’re successful your refund which to respond, andwill if you’re depend on various aspects successful your refund willof the loan agreement: depend on various aspects of the loan agreement: Regular premiums Credit cards and mortgages Regular premiums generally had aand regular PPI Credit cards mortgages premium attached, ratherPPI than generally had a regular one single premium. If this was premium attached, rather than one single premium. If this was
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the case, you should receive a refund for the premiums paid. If interest had been added, this amount should also be refunded. Single premiums Single PPI premiums were often paid in relation to personal loans and finance agreements. How much you receive depends on whether the loan is still in force: • If your loan is ongoing, the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will be deducted from the total amount outstanding. • If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid. The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this
and the amount you actually repaid on redemption. if the Claim is rejeCted Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you. The Financial Ombudsman Service is the official channel through which disputes are settled between consumers and lenders. If your case is taken on, they will confirm in writing that an adjudicator is looking at both sides of the dispute, and expect the lender to back up their decision with further information. It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the
lender will be forwarded to you. If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business-36950803 http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/reclaim/ppi-loaninsurance#how http://www.thisismoney. co.uk/money/cardsloans/ article-1606455/Reclaim-PPIpremiums-payment-protectioninsurance.html https://www.fca.org.uk/ consumers/payment-protectioninsurance/claim-mis-sold-ppi http://www.which.co.uk/ consumer-rights/advice/i-thinkive-been-mis-sold-ppi-whatshould-i-do http://www.which.co.uk/ consumer-rights/advice/how-toreclaim-mis-sold-ppi
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MARTIN LEWIS Mortgages Money Sins–
ByFind Martinthe Lewischeapest @moneysavingexpert deal By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert The biggest singleFinancially personal Are you a sinner? financial risk in 2017 is that that is. There are a host mortgage rates will rise of everyday money rapidly. This isn’tthat primarily misdemeanours millions about UK base rates, them set by the of people do, costing bank of England, it’sbeing far more thousands, without about City’s long term awarethe of it. These aren’t prediction interest rates – horrors likeofgrabbing a which cheap fixed and paydaynew loan, but the result long termmisunderstandings, variable rate deals of simple are based upon. badset habits or inaction. Mortgage rates aretoured near allSo having recently time historic lows and have around the UK doing been for a couple years, roadshows for theof sixth series and we’ve got used that. of my ITV show, I’ve to collated Yet a plausible chance fivethere of theismost common. that 2017 is the year that 1. Saving while you’ve will change. We’ve already expensive seen somedebts cheap deals such as HSBC’s 0.99% fix Savings rates are two-year depressingly being pulled. five-yearrate low – the top The easy-access swap is 1%.rates Credithave cardincreased and other from 0.35% September interest ratesback are in depressingly to 0.9% – and we’re high. So,now £1,000 credit card already seeing longer debt at 18% costs youfixes £180 a start more expensive year, to theget same amount saved in on backsavings of this.account at topthe paying 1%course, interestthere’s only earns you £10. Of no certainty If you Yet hadUK both, pay here. rates arethe sodebt cheap off with savings and you'd that evenyour if things reversed and be £170 a yearagain, betterthe off.likely they dropped gain holders Manytoofmortgage you will be thinking, would be limited. they "but I want to keepBut myifsavings, did rise, theboiler cost could what if the packsbe up or huge. Thefalls savings available the roof in?" However, right can be huge, like that’snow a sentimental strategy, Kperat’s whoone. emailed: not a logical Let’s "Fixed carry at for 2 debt yrs, reduced on1.24% the £1,000 and term tosavings 13 yrs without £1,000 scenariopaying much more month. Will be to show youawhy. saving about £20,000 even • If you don’t pay the debt after fees. Thanks."
So, is my offthis with the clarion savingscall andfor an ALL mortgagehappens holders, that to emergency check if you’re costsNOW you £1,000 toon fix,the you’d cheapest deal,savings and, if and not still use all your sort, it.£1,000 Here's of what to do have credit tocard finddebt. your cheapest deal. • If you do pay offI the debt How much could save? with the savings, and a £1,000 If emergency like many people, you’re on happens, you’d your standard variable needlender’s to pay for it on your rate (SVR) – the defaultyou rate credit card, meaning still most and trackers revert havefixes no savings and £1,000 toofwhen the intro deal ends – credit card debt. then the savings can be huge. The end result of 4% them is Most SVRs are at or both higher. the the same, yet by paying offfix the Yet cheapest two-year debt savings, is justwith 1.2%the (you’ll needyou a top save inscore the meantime. credit and it’s got a big fee). Five-year fixes isstart at debt The only exception if the around course, is at 0%.1.8%. ThenAll, theof financially depend ondisciplined how muchcan of your savvy and do home’s value stoozing, you’re borrowing. what’s called where So, moving yousomeone deliberately buildaup 0% £150,000 fromearn debt only mortgage to save it and 4% SVR toThough a two-year at interest. with fix current 1.2% £4,000+ savingwould rates save so low, it’s notover two years, fees. as easy as iteven usedafter to be. Full help on that at www.mse.me/ Quickly find what stoozing deals are available 2. Not at least asking your For an easy benchmark energy firm if you are on of what’s available in your its cheapest deal circumstances, start with a Most peoplesite in the are on comparison thatUK includes their energy firm’s standard all deals, including ‘direct tariff, which typically means only’, aren’t offered they’re overpaying by £300 by brokers. Full market a year. I’ve talked about comparisons include my own switching until I’m blue in the www.MoneySavingExpert.com/ face, and, of course,and the best mortgagebestbuys, plan is to take five minutes to www.totallymoney.com’s do a full market mortgage tool. comparison via my www.CheapEnergyClub.com
Finding a cheap deal isn’t the or any www.Ofgem.gov.uk approved end – youcomparison need to get site. accepted Yet for some that doesn’t hit The days when lenders would home. So,deals let me be and plain. Even fling out to all sundry if you won’t do that, just pick up are long gone. Getting accepted the phone and ask your current is now the challenge. There are provider “Am I on your cheapest two key elements to this: tariff?” and, if not, switch •toIsthat your score ascredit there’s no change good but the enough? price! Your credit history is a huge part of For example, as Ibe write (it can whether you'll accepted change oncredit, EDF’s standard for anydaily), type of tariff someone with typical including a mortgage. So usage £1,070/year. take pays precautions. AvoidIt also has fixthat at £880/year anya 12-month applications leave - £190/year a footprintless. on your file – The British Gas’scards, standard tariff such as credit contract with typical use isor£1,044/year, mobile phones monthly but also runs Sainsbury Energy caritinsurance – in the few (i.e. it’s the sameapplying companyfor months before but a different name), your mortgage. Neverand its cheapest fixcash is £804/year withdraw on credit–cards saving £240/year. This don’t ask or take payday loans. For full don’t works at all the helpget on saving this, join my free big firms,Club so ifwww.mse.me/ you won’t do Credit a CreditClub, comparison,which at least do your this. gives credit score, affordability 3.score Onlyand making tells the you minimum what repayments on credit needs improving. cards cardrepayments minimum •Credit Are the payments are affordable? based For themostly past oncouple a percentage the balance, of years,oflenders which onlyjust justchecked covers the haven’t if you interest. So, you hardly can afford the monthly clear any off. at the current repayments
A rate, 30-year-old with but they also£3,000 stress test debt on a credit card at 17.9% affordability if rates were interest, whoCrucially, made only 6% or 7%. thistypical minimum repayments, doesn’t only apply to would new take 27 years it’s to clear it. By then, mortgages, also for they’d be 57 andtoo have paidisa re-mortgages (which
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ridiculous and, on an aside, I am campaigning against this). So, if this is a problem, it’s important to reel in your spending months before applying. Lenders will want evidence of income, big bills, expenses and even eating out. Use a mortgage broker to match your situation to a top mortgage. The information about what different lenders are looking for isn’t available to the general public. But it’s something that most mortgage brokers have and, of course, their job is to find you the best product. So, they’re a good way to work out what the best deal available to you is. Yet do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much it will cost and use a qualified one. Some phoneonly brokers such as www.LandC. co.uk are fee-free. If you want face-to-face help, ask friends for a local recommendation or find one via www.unbiased.co.uk or www.VouchedFor.com.
Don’t ignore the fees
deals being outrageously cheap, it’s a great time to do it. Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage For this, you need to find your current loan-to-value (LTV) – the proportion of the value of your home you're borrowing, so £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold, from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate. For example, if you've a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 remortgage, that's a 91% LTV, and the top five-year fix is 3.98%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you'd be at 90% LTV – where the top five-year fix is 2.54%, saving c. £1,100/year in payments.
The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees. A good way to compare mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So, a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e. 24-month) deal is £50 a month. Then add that to the monthly repayment. I designed a “Total Cost” tool that does this automatically for you within the www. MoneySavingExpert.com/ mortgagebestbuys comparison. Fix or variable rate? A fix’s advantage is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won't move for a set time, whereas variable deals move with the UK interest rate (and sometimes just on the provider's whim). Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety's what’s important to you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Right now, with fixed
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How To Hedge by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well. At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, plant them Page 26
immediately. It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge. • Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.
• Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech. • Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly. • Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge. • Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pullout EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Mad March Hair
Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender
When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver powerful airflow without leaving your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer. Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick. One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used Page 30
without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one. There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs. IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be
more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs. There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts. That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.
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History Happy New March! By Catherine Rose
March sweeps in on the coat tails of winter and it is not unknown for it to snow. Despite this, in the Northern Hemisphere, 1st March is meteorologically the first day of spring. The old saying that ‘March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’ is perhaps appropriate. Dubbed ‘Hlyd’ by the Anglo-Saxons for ‘loud’ or ‘rugged’ (thought to refer to March winds), it is the month of the vernal equinox when the hours of day and night are split equally. By the end of March, spring is truly in the air and it remains the herald of longer, warmer days with its oceans of daffodils and narcissi. March is also a first for another reason. Its name comes from the Latin Martius, the Roman God of War, and it was the first month in the Roman calendar. This was traditionally a time for a feast known as Tibilustrium Page 34
to celebrate the end of winter, and it was also a time for warmongering and invasions.
lively March mating rituals of the hare. The Victorian author Lewis Carroll subsequently used the March Hare for a character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
It is an ominous month in other ways too. The well-known Shakespearean quote “Beware the Ides of March” refers to 15th, when the first full moon of the Roman year appeared and Caesar was assassinated at the Senate. There is also an old superstition that if Easter falls on 25th or Lady Day, then disaster for England will follow:
Most people born in March will fall under the zodiac sign Pisces: the final sign that is said to capture the traits of all the eleven that precede it. Pisceans are known for being creative, imaginative, sensitive and compassionate, so it is rather a revelation to learn that more British Prime Ministers were born in March than in any other month.
‘When my Lord falls in my Lady’s lap England beware of some mishap.’ Interestingly, this was the case last year and many consider 2016 to have been disastrous for the UK with Brexit, the US election results, and the untimely deaths of a larger than usual number of British icons. 25th March remained New Year’s Day in Great Britain until the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, but it is still the first month in other cultural calendars even today. Another popular phrase, ‘mad as a March hare’ was coined as early as 1500 after the
Celebrated across the globe, March also brings the Feast of St Patrick on 17th - a lively celebration of Irish culture. A 5th century missionary and bishop, St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland whose designated day is a national holiday for partying and “the wearing of the green”. The Irish shamrock emblem with its three leaves is said to have been adopted as an explanation of the Holy Trinity when missionaries were converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. 2017 will see a parade, festival and other events in London to mark the event. In celebrating March, perhaps we should take a shamrock leaf out of the Irish book rather than following the Roman example. But whatever you do this month, try not to be a mad March hare!
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Home & Interiors Playtime
By Katherine Sorrell a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds, a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books and toys, plus free floor space in which to play.
If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell. The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters. Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as another, such as a child’s bedroom? How much space do you have and who will use it? How old are your children? What is your budget? Sketching Page 38
Place and space The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, not to mention the storage requirements (see below). A light, bright room is ideal, preferably not far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room, so you know what they’re up to. Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. A space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination. Design basics Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl or linoleum are all ideal. If you must choose carpet, go for an inexpensive one and have a stain-resistant treatment applied before installation. Inset ceiling lights and highup wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, but choose one designed for children and position it so that there are no trailing flexes. You may choose to keep walls plain, or make them the focal point of the room in the
form of a specially painted mural - an internet search will produce plenty of companies that will create one for you, but be careful that it won’t date. Alternatively, use framed pictures, removable stickers, artists’ canvases painted in bright blocks of colour, a camouflage net, flags, maps, blackboard or magnetic paint, or an entire wall of good-looking storage. Furniture and fun When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but note that floor cushions and bean bags are better than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown. Storage Always ensure that toys are easily accessible. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (perhaps recycled ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). You may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers. Main Image: CAM CAM hot air balloon light, £52, The Modern Nursery: www.themodernnursery.com
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Thai Green Curry Serves 4
Ready in 35 minutes
This classic curry is great for a mid-week family supper – it’s quick to make and tastes delicious!
Ingredients: • 200g Thai jasmine rice • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced • 1 large courgette, sliced
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the pepper and courgette and fry for a further minute. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring all the time. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Stir in the soy and fish sauces and lime juice.
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Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions.
Add a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves to the curry at the end of cooking time, if liked. Or for a spicier flavour, garnish with shredded red chilli pepper.
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Puckrup Hall Golf Club tees off new charity partnership The Captains of Puckrup Hall Golf Club in Tewkesbury have jointly selected Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice as their charity of the year for 2017. The club teed off its fundraising activities with the Captain’s Drive in at the start of January, which was held at the stunning course on the outskirts of Tewkesbury. The day raised over £267 for the hospice charity – enough to support one nurse for two days at the hospice. The Captains took the unusual step to jointly support the same charity after hearing about the benefits of its care for local people. Phil Schiaffino is Men’s Captain for this year. He said, “Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice has touched so many people throughout the club for many years. We made the decision to jointly support the charity after we spent one Saturday morning
with club member and senior nursing assistant at the hospice, Neil Annis and Hospice Director Elise Hoadley. We heard all about what the hospice does. I challenge any man or women to hold back the tears when Elise and Neil explain in their own words what the hospice does, all of which are compassionate, heartfelt and honest.” Ros Fenney is Ladies’ Captain for the year and she added, “Phil and I spent a morning at the hospice in November, a very emotional and humbling experience and one I will never forget. The care and support given to patients and their families is very special.” Elise Hoadley, Hospice Director at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “We offer the only inpatient unit providing specialist hospice care in the whole of the county in addition to our day hospice and hospice at home
services. Our team of expert nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, family support workers and volunteers do all they can to be there for local families at a time they need it most.” “As a charity all our services are given free of charge, but we rely on fundraising from the local community for the majority of our income. We’re delighted and truly grateful that Puckrup Hall Golf Club has chosen us as their charity of the year.” As part of the fundraising effort a charity quiz will be held at Puckrup Hall Golf Club on March 28th at the golf bar. For more information on the Puckrup Hall Golf Club visit www.puckruphallgolfclub.co.uk For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice visit sueryder.org/Leckhampton
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What's On in March Legend of a Band A tribute to The Moody Blues Friday 3rd March, 7.30pm, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5NX Moody Blues fans are invited to enjoy the music of the Moody Blues in the company of a supergroup of legendary musicians, singers and songwriters. Drummer Gordy Marshall played with The Moody Blues for over 25 years and he is joined by gifted performers drawn from a pool of equally talented artists. You can experience impeccable performances of classic Moody Blues hits that include Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind and many more. To book tickets please visit www.rosestheatre.org or call 01684 295074. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 3rd March, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL
All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day. A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00. Jumble Sale Saturday 4th March, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, St John's the Evangelist, St John's Avenue,
Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB Lots of bric-a-brac as well as cakes & refreshments. Free entry. Proceeds go to New Start Cat Rescue. Blue Moon Harmony Choir – March Melodies Saturday 4th March, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start, Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 4XA A charity concert by Blue Moon Harmony Choir in aid of the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled. The 40 strong choir will be singing songs from films, shows and musicals as well as other well-known pop and classic numbers. Tickets just £10.00. For more information, please call 01242 236037. Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available. Admission 50p (under 16s free). Enquiries and bookings: Terry Sims 01452 546879 or email terry_bookworms@hotmail.co.uk. Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 5th March: Hazel O’Connor. Sun 12th March: Chesney and Chip Hawkes. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please
contact 03336 663 366. Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 7th March, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ
A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry for everyone. For more information, please call 01242 602236. 6 Nations Rugby Matches Saturday 11th March,1.30pm and 4.00pm, Stoke Orchard Community Centre The community centre will be showing the 6 Nations Rugby matches. Why not go along and have a drink whilst enjoying the match! Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 12th March, 10am - 2pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month. Refreshments available. Free Entry. "Susato to Swing" Concert Sunday 12th March, 3.00pm, St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Road, Tivoli A concert featuring the Cotswold Trombone Ensemble. Admission is free with a retiring collection. Funds raised will be put towards the conservation of the fabric of the building, internal repairs will soon be required. Cheltenham Races The Festival Tuesday 14th March: Champions Day, 10.30am -
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6.00pm, Wednesday 15th March: Ladies Day, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Thursday 16th March: St Patrick’s Thursday, 10.30 - 6.00pm, Friday 17th March: Gold Cup, 10.30 6.00pm, Cheltenham Racecourse The Festival encompasses everything that is great about Jump racing, whilst delivering a fantastic occasion as the finest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours. For more information and tickets, please visit: http://cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/ whats-on/the-festival Winchcombe Live Friday 24th March, 8.00pm 10.30pm, White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe A cosy night at the White Hart Inn with Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby. Tickets: £8.00. Gloucester Races & Country Fayre Sunday 26th March, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Maisemore Park, Gloucestershire, GL2 8HX Gloucester races provides some of the most exciting horse racing of the Point-to-Point season. You can expect a great day out for all the family along with a card of 10 competitive races, including 2 pony races and a new charity ride in aid of the Air Ambulance and Ledbury Hunt. With falconry displays, gun dogs, terrier and ferret racing and a hound parade. General admission is £12.50 per person, under 16’s go free. For a full event timetable visit Page 48
www.gloucesterraces.co.uk. Sudeley Castle Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Sunday 26th March, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD
Make your mum feel like a Queen and treat her to an afternoon tea at Sudeley Castle this Mother’s Day. Your afternoon tea will include freshly made finger sandwiches, locally made scones and patisserie as well as a pot of fair trade tea. You can add a glass of Prosecco to make it even more of a treat! To book please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ event/mothers-day-afternoontea/ or call 01242 602308. Charity Quiz Tuesday 28th March Puckrup Hall Golf Club (at the golf bar), Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL In aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 29th March, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed. A friendly, social afternoon with some experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information
about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com. The Cheltenham Wine Festival Saturday 1st April, 12.00pm - 7.00pm, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016. Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.
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the month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Boys Brigade Community Centre This British Lung Foundation Support Group is open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers. Bredon Crafters Held on the third Wednesday of every month, 1.00pm - 5.00pm at Bredon Village Hall. New members always welcome. 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 Coordinator, 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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Fun beginners class, new faces welcome! A relaxing blend of mobility, core work & stretching. Work all aspects, strengthen your lower back, increase your natural tone, improve your posture & balance/coordination. Perfect for getting back to exercise after a break. £8 PAYG or courses available. Please bring your own mat. To book call 07528 471091. Web: www.synergispilates.co.uk Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the
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MARKETS Tewkesbury Farmers & Craft Market Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9.00am - 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 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.
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Angkor Wat Cambodia By Solange Hando From the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in south-east Asia. Today Angkor, their ‘capital city’, is a unique history book highlighting the different styles and cultures which evolved over the 300 years it took to complete. It’s a World Heritage site, a ‘lost city’ claiming hundreds of temples and ruins scattered in a vast archaeological park. Most iconic is Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple and the largest religious structure in the world. It was built in the 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu, was later used for Buddhist worship, and is featured on the national flag. Rising like a dream above the plain, it’s the finest example of Khmer classical architecture, stylish and harmonious with towers and colonnades reflected in a lotus pond. It’s a breathtaking sight, especially in the soft light of dawn tinged in silver and gold. The sandstone glows, almost surreal, birds stir in the trees and monks in saffron robes meditate at the water’s edge. The causeway leading to the entrance is still deserted and for the early pilgrims, this is a sublime vision Page 52
of heaven as lotus-shaped towers mirror the five peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods. The first westerner to set eyes on Angkor Wat was a Portuguese monk in the 16th century, who spoke of ‘a building like no other in the world…with all the refinements the human genius could conceive.’ But the gods must have played a part for whatever the time of day, the temple is pure magic, shimmering in the cool of the morning, burning in the midday heat, silhouetted against the darkening sky in the last rays of the setting sun. So from morning to dusk, the visitors pour in, spellbound as they shuffle around the lower gallery, marvelling at the basreliefs stretching for 800 metres around the central temple and regarded as the greatest artistic legacy in Angkor. There are epic legends and battle scenes but most highly praised is ‘The Churning of the Ocean Milk’, where devils and gods fight for immortality, the latter led to victory by some of the 3,000 heavenly nymphs, or apsara, found in Angkor Wat. They also line the walls on the second level, encouraging meditation before the near vertical climb to
the top, an act which requires unflinching concentration and a very slow descent. Visitors clamber down backwards and one can’t help wondering how the high priest ever managed to preserve his dignity. But when you’re up there, the world is at your feet, the courtyards, the galleries, the entrance gates at each cardinal point, two of them large enough to accommodate elephants. The oversized moats glisten like oceans, the outer walls mark the edge of the world and the forest spreads as far as you can see, hiding more vestiges from a glorious past. It’s a sacred replica of the universe, they say, and you can feel the vibes in the air. Back on the ground where city and palace once stood, cicadas whir in the trees and lizards bask in the hot sun. ‘Close your eyes’, whisper the guides, ‘and feel the past clinging to the stones.’ Then for a moment or two, you step back in time, sitting in the Royal Court, bewitched by the wonderful apsara and dreaming of the legendary seven-headed snake who built a rainbow bridge to link heaven and earth by the lofty towers of Angkor Wat.
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