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Dear Reader, Welcome to the May issue of your local community magazine, which as always is packed full of local businesses and interesting articles for you to read. I'm hoping you have survived the Easter Holidays with your sanity intact and that the children have all gone back to school rearing to go and ready for the last school term of the academic year. Who doesn’t love the month of May? Not only do we have the weather starting to get warmer, but we are blessed with not one Bank Holiday but two! May is also the time of year when we start to hear the buzz of lawnmowers and strimmers. Remember, if you need some help in that department we have some advertisers within the magazine who can take care of the garden for you, just give them a call so you’re ready for summer! I’m really hoping for some BBQ weather but if not, it will be an ideal time to get those jobs done around the house that I’ve been putting off for ages! Don’t forget to like our Facebook page where you can be kept up to date with many of the local events that are on in and around the local area. Enjoy this month’s issue, until next month! Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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Giant Geraniums We all know how colourful geraniums can be, they come in every colour available, from a luminous purple to a shocking pink or deep red. Any vagrant idea of colour is catered for and available in upright or trailing form. No wonder so many people use these plants to enrich their gardens every year! Geraniums flower profusely all the way through the summer. In fact, it takes a deep frost (- 2 °C) to kill them off, so depending on the winter it is still possible to have them at Christmas! What is a Giant Geranium? In the trade giant geraniums are known as parent plants. They are the mums and dads of the smaller geraniums you

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buy every year. Well, this used to be the case. Due to ever increasing fuel costs, most of the UK production has gone abroad, to sunnier climes, and the Southern European production methods are very different. A parent plant in Spain, for example, is a totally different plant from a UK version and unsuitable for planting out. UK production traditionally involves the careful selection of a strong healthy plant, from which cuttings are taken in order to produce baby plants. So the parent plant is continually being grazed for cuttings. After a suitable time, the parent plants are “released” and replaced with new ones. This leaves a mature plant bursting with energy to get going, but they are now incredibly hard

to find. Some pass-off the “American” geranium as giant, but it's not the real deal. The UK parent is usually a PAC variety (created in Germany) which has many more colours and is more vigorous. Staunton Garden Centre is one of the few places to still sell genuine giant geraniums. Just plant one in a large pot and you have a terrific bedding display or plant a couple out and you will be able to create dramatic displays with only a few plants. Depending on the summer (dry and hot please), you could finish with a monster four feet across! Staunton Garden Centre is loacted on Ledbury Road in Staunton, GL19 3QA and open 7 days a week, including bank holidays. Tel. 01452 840612

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Mayor’s Farewell On 8th May, a new Town Mayor will be elected at the Tewkesbury Town Council Mayor Making and my year as mayor will end. It has been a great privilege to have been Tewkesbury Town Mayor this year.

has been by volunteers who have so generously given their time and their skills. These groups and many others asked for small grants and used them to maximum advantage.

I have attended many and varied community events, which has been a great pleasure, and I hope that in some small way I have helped to promote them. I was extremely fortunate when Shelby Powell agreed to be my mayoress as she immediately adopted the role of photographer and press officer; this may have resulted in her spending more time behind the camera than in the photos but we hope that the publicity she has generated has been of benefit to local groups.

My charities for this year have been Hope for Tomorrow and riverside projects. I am extremely grateful to local organisations and community groups for their generous support of these projects. It was, and is, important to spread awareness that a facility such as the mobile chemotherapy van exists and visits Tewkesbury Hospital every Tuesday. Having been there, I hate the thought that someone may be travelling to Cheltenham for treatment with all that that entails when they could be ‘enjoying’ a far less stressful experience by visiting the mobile unit. The target was hit earlier this year and a new,

I have been truly astonished by the facilities that have been created at the Cricket Club, the Sailing and Cruising Club, the Bowling Club and the Sea Scouts Hall where much of the work done

updated van, came into service in February. Funds will be continually required as the unit has running costs of £15,000 a year to be covered. There are plans for improved areas for local residents and visitors on the old quay by the Mill Avon and it is hoped that the money we have raised for this project will help obtain funding from elsewhere to enable the completion of the project. A community event will be held on Saturday 13th May at the Watson Hall where our diverse range of local organisations will be showcasing what they do and offering the opportunity for others to join them, so please pop in to see what is available for you or your family, there will be plenty to interest all age groups. I thank everyone for their support during the year and hope that the incoming Mayor has a good year. - Karen Brennan, Tewkesbury Town Mayor

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Cake and Bake Rhubarb and Almond Tart A delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb topped with a sweet almond frangipane. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 300g ready-made shortcrust pastry • 250g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 175g caster sugar • 3 tbsp orange juice • 150g unsalted butter, melted • 125g ground almonds • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 medium eggs, beaten • Icing sugar, for dusting

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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas Mark 6. Lightly dust

a work surface with flour and roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line a 23cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the rhubarb, 25g of the caster sugar

and the orange juice in a shallow roasting tin. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until just tender, turning once. Leave to cool.

3. Trim off the excess pastry from around the edge of the chilled pastry case and prick the base all over with a fork. Line the case with baking paper and baking beans and bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and lining and bake for a further 5 minutes until pale golden.

4. Strain the rhubarb from the roasting juices and spoon into the

pastry case. Beat together the melted butter, remaining caster sugar, ground almonds, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently spread over the rhubarb.

5. Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and just set. Serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar. See tip for serving suggestion.

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For a stylish way to serve the tart, pipe swirls of fruit puree or sieved jam onto individual serving plates before gently placing the slices on top. Decorate with tiny fresh mint or basil sprigs.

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These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

May is National Walking Month. Yes; sadly, simple old walking needs promoting. Many of us walk far less than previous generations did, yet walking is great for our health and brings other benefits, too. The healTh BenefiTs Walking as exercise shouldn’t be underrated. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, walking 10,000 steps burns 400kcal a day. Walking can also lift your mood and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Countryside walks also offer nature, tranquillity and fresh air. While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy UV exposure, some UV light is essential for good health. The UV light we absorb while walking can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts immunity, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3 times a week during summer is

OTher BenefiTs Of Walking accessibility: Walking can be done anytime, anywhere; as part of an everyday journey to school, work or activities, or a special trip. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, which may reduce any self-consciousness. social: You can walk with a family member or friend, allowing you quality time together. You may meet other people while walking or choose to join a walking group or health walk (see links below). environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion, helping the environment and improving everyone’s health and safety - both now and in the future. financial: Simple, level walks require no special clothes or equipment. It’s free exercise that can reduce travel costs, too. Walking DOs anD DOn’Ts DO wear comfortable, weatherappropriate clothes and footwear. Any comfy footwear and your usual clothes are fine for walking around streets or parks, but you’ll need proper walking boots if walking in rural or hilly areas and waterproofs for bad weather. In warmer weather, remember a sun hat and sunglasses (your eyes can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays just as your skin can). Apply sun cream before and during your walk.

DO be prepared and safe. Ensure you take a drink and a snack, especially on hot days and long or more rural walks. Know where you’re going and how long it will take (and consider telling someone). Know what weather to expect and don’t play music too loudly - be aware of what’s happening around you. DOn’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back. Blisters can quickly become agonising. DOn’T ignore weather warnings or advice from walking guides, whether written or human, and leave long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter and more experienced. Walking rOuTes anD grOups

www.livingstreets.org.uk – a charity site with a wealth of useful links and information. www.walkinginengland. co.uk - thousands of free downloadable walks. www.walk4life.info - find routes, organised walks and walking groups. www.walkingforhealth.org. uk - a popular scheme offering 1,800+ free, short walks every week. Search for those near you. www.nationaltrail.co.uk helping you find great walks in England and Wales, whether you want a day out, a good icecream, a short walk or a 630mile adventure. www.ramblers.org.uk - a charity protecting footpaths, promoting walking and organising walking groups.

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MARTIN LEWIS Money Sins Holiday Bookings By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert

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transfers in one. They can still be the cheapest especially if you’re going away for 7, 10 or 14 days in a traditional holiday destination like Benidorm. Both www.travelsupermarket. com and www.icelolly.com have comparison sites. Then once you’ve got up a price, if you want to shave a little off, you can call up other agents to see if they’ll sell you the same holiday at a cheaper price. 7. Book travel insurance AS SOON as you book the holiday. Every year people email me saying something sadly akin to, “I’m due on holiday in a few months, but I’ve just been given a cancer diagnosis and can’t go, the airline won’t let me cancel, what can I do?” The answer is 'that’s what travel insurance is for.' Yet many people only book it just before they go. Waiting defeats half the point of having

the cover – which is to protect you in the event cancellation is needed due to illness, a death in the family or something else. Full help on the cheapest policies, including for over 65s in www.mse.me/travelinsurance.

simply that it has a valid until date and 5.3 million expired in the last year. Check yours, if it is, go to www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/ Healthcareabroad/EHIC to get a new one for FREE (don’t Google this, you’ll find shyster sites trying to charge you to do it who add nothing to the process).

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Are You A Car or a Motorbike? Whether by neglect, a careless attitude or financial constraints, in the longer nights of the winter months I noticed quite a few cars with only one working headlamp or rear light. I’ve not made an in-depth investigation into the state of UK car servicing, but I have good hearsay evidence from dealer’s service departments that more than a few cars are coming into them way past their service interval dates and with a lot of niggling faults on them too, of which failed headlamps are one. Whether this is down to owners being so financially stretched they are delaying paying service charges, or not bothering to check their cars are working 100% or, if they do, finding such faults doesn’t worry them, I do not know.

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History The History of Beauty By Catherine Rose was, the more beautiful she was. A long neck and a high forehead with fair brows were prized. Women would often pluck or shave hair from their hairline to achieve this look. Once married, they were also expected to modestly cover their hair with the elaborate headpieces and veils of the period.

Across history and cultures, the concept of what makes a woman beautiful has changed according to the social background and fashions of the time. Primitive art usually depicts women as full-figured and often pregnant. This is because fertility was of the utmost importance for those civilizations. Just as today, people also adorned their bodies with jewellery, paint, tattoos and piercings, not only to attract but as status symbols. Status has always played a big part in our concept of beauty. Throughout the medieval and early Renaissance era, ‘beautiful’ women had narrow shoulders, small breasts, and, often, rounded stomachs. This didn’t necessarily mean they were pregnant but was used to show a woman was desirable and able to have many children. It was also a religious time and the more virtuous a woman Page 18

During the late Renaissance and Baroque periods, women became more voluptuous. Food was scarce unless you were wealthy and being fullfigured meant you were wellfed and therefore of high status - hence a desirable mate. In a similar way, if you were light-skinned, you were clearly from the wealthy classes as only the poor who worked outdoors had ‘coarse tanned skin’. So for several centuries pale skin was sought after and often achieved using poisonous lead-based white make-up. Wigs, which had become very elaborate and tall by the 18th century, were also worn because many women lost their hair to venereal disease. Fake beauty patches or ‘mouches’ were popular to cover up smallpox scars. Made of materials such as mouse fur and velvet, they also became a status symbol. During the 19th century, the hourglass figure became the height of female beauty. Achieved using tight whalebone corsets, this was later accentuated by the bustle. Following WWI and suffrage, a

new sense of female liberation revolutionised female beauty. Hemlines went up and dresses became straighter, giving a slender, more androgynous appearance. Coco Chanel banished the porcelain complexion to history when she showed off a suntan, declaring “a woman can never be too rich or too thin”, arguably beginning the modern trend. The 1930s-50s saw a return to curves, possibly thanks to the Hollywood film industry. Wearing make-up also became popular after actors used it to emphasise their looks on-screen. Max Factor was originally a make-up artist to the stars. The 1960s saw another beauty revolution. Once again women were re-establishing their power and asserting their sexual freedom. Mini-skirts and big hair arrived and Twiggy, the slender, doe-eyed model from north-west London, was the most desirable example of womanhood. Compare her with the women in Rubens’ The Three Graces and you could not have two more opposing ideals. Over the last fifty years, beauty goals have gone through more subtle changes. Today, with models that range from the catwalk clothes-horse Gigi Hadid and black model Winnie Harlow who has vitiligo, to the curvy Ashley Graham, we seem to be embracing more diversity in women’s beauty than perhaps ever before.

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Hello again furries and humans, I know it's been a couple of months since I last wrote but life got a bit hectic; the sun came out so I had to get myself out and about to make the most of it! I hope you all have too. As well as catching rays at every opportunity, I have been helping Mum in the shop (Cotswold bone). We've had lots of new people and furries in over the past few weeks. Mum says they are on holiday and visiting us because the Cotswolds is such a beautiful place. We are very lucky to live here. It got me thinking that I should write to you all about my holiday plans this summer. I'll be taking the odd trip to Torquay to see my Grandparents and Olive (see my online blog for more on her) but I'm going to be spending most of my time locally this year. As this is such a friendly place for us furries, there's plenty for us to do right here! So, I have compiled a list of shows which are especially for us! Dog Shows are an opportunity for our humans to show us off and be proud of us (and we all know that leads to treats!). Most Dog Shows also offer the humans a chance to see a wide range of breeds and learn more about why we behave the way we do. However, here's the best bit: we get prizes and praise (I love both!) There are usually also a number of stalls selling our favourite things to make it easier for our humans to treat us there and then! :) Here's a few events I'm planning to attend: ● Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th June Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally and Country Show - Ok, so the main focus of this event is cars but there are plenty of other things going on too. The Dog Show is in aid of our friends at the Blue Cross so it's worth heading down to support them. ● Saturday 17th June - Guiting Power Fete and Dog Show - This is a Fun Dog Show, so probably not an event for the more

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Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C Fan, Gas Mark 7. Place the pepper strips in a shallow roasting tin. Drizzle over the olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until just tender. Leave to cool. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough square shape the thickness of a pound coin. Trim with a sharp knife to make a 26cm square. Cut into 4 x 13cm squares. Place the squares of pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. With the tip of the knife, score a border in each pastry square about 1cm in from the outer edge. Top each pastry square with some of the roasted pepper strips and cheese slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm with the salad leaves.

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Parenting Safety First by Kate Duggan

As a parent, your main priority is keeping your child safe. Children, however, often have other ideas. From launching themselves off the back of the sofa to chewing on gravel, they seem to have an innate ability to endanger themselves. Thankfully, it’s never been easier for parents to learn basic first aid. Learn first aid at home, for free While nothing beats hands on training, a video course can help prepare you for an emergency. ChannelMum. com has teamed up with St John Ambulance to produce a series of short first aid videos aimed at parents. They cover everything from seizures and choking to allergic reactions and burns. Available to watch for free on www.channelmum. com/firstaidcourse, the videos offer practical advice that’s simple to follow and easy to remember. Most are just a few minutes long, so you could plan to watch one a day in your lunch break. www.futurelearn.com also runs regular free online first aid courses. They’re mainly video based, with some articles, group discussions and quizzes. Page 26

Quick home fixes Around 60 children die in household accidents every year. So it’s well worth taking some time to look for any potential hazards. Try to see things from your child’s point of view – get on your hands and knees if needs be. What sharp corners could they bump into? What furniture could tip over if they tried to climb it? What might they be tempted to chew or taste? Simple fixes include: • Securing heavy items, such as TVs and bookcases, so they can’t topple over if your child pulls at them, or uses them as a climbing frame. • Locking away any toxic substances, including household cleaning products. Dishwasher tablets are often brightly coloured and very appealing to a young child, but they can be deadly if swallowed. • Tying up any blind cords and other strings that a child could get caught up on. • Cutting up grapes, cherry tomatoes and other fruit lengthwise, before giving them to your child, to minimise the risk of choking. new car seat reguLations You may have heard that

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Home & Interiors A Home With Character

By Katherine Sorrell

an extent, or consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home. Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path. Even if they are discoloured or damaged they should be repairable, and with the right specialist the results will be dramatic.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories. Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas. Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features? Would it benefit from some appealing detailing, the restoration of authenticity or some aids to functionality? Sometimes it is worth considering some more architectural alterations, which donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily have to cost a fortune. Here are a few suggestions. Improve your floors If you have original timber boards in good condition beneath your floor coverings, then sanding them back, staining and/or oiling them is a relatively straightforward procedure for a competent DIYer; alternatively, employ a professional. Boards in poor condition can be renovated to Page 30

Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings contribute enormously to the overall look of a home. Research carefully, to ensure they correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture. Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes going to a specialist is necessary and this is not cheap. Ease of alteration depends on your circumstances but this is definitely a project to bear in mind when considering renovation work. What about woodwork? In living rooms lacking storage, build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above. The same goes for alcove shelving elsewhere, window seats, wardrobes and other forms of built-in joinery. Consider these additions carefully, so that they complement your home in terms of scale and detailing. And, plan to remove and replace completely inappropriate built-in storage or seating when possible.

Replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement. In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; also, decide whether to paint them or, conversely, strip them. Panelling can enhance a room or hallway and comes in a wide variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit. Get the lighting right You can improve inadequate or imbalanced built in lighting or out of character fittings: either discreetly with minimal downlighters in the ceiling, simple wall lights or versatile LED strips - or go for full-on drama with huge, eye-catching chandeliers. All in the details Small details like cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets and even the humble pull cord can all make a difference. Cheap plastic light switches can be swapped for upmarket ones which are lovely to look at and pleasant to touch. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

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TEWKESBURY BIG WEEKEND CAN WE MAKE IT BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2017? The answer is YES, WE CAN but not without your help. We need groups, clubs, societies, schools, bands – in fact, anyone willing to take part in our walking street parade through the Town on Saturday 13th May. We also need Pubs, Clubs and Groups of people [aged 16 and over] to take part in our Bell Boat races on Sunday 14th May, no experience is necessary, you just need to have a Team of eight people per boat. All safety equipment is provided and you can help raise funds for our nominated charities. This year’s event includes a walking parade, a river parade, bell boat racing, fairground entertainment, and music and stalls around the streets. We hope to be able to raise a fantastic amount to donate to our Charities. In 2016, we were

able to present cheques of £750 each to Macmillan Cancer Research, The Town Mayor’s Charities, the Avon Navigation Trust, and Tewkesbury Boys Brigade. Smaller donations were also made to the Animal Shelter, Maritime Volunteer Service and Tewkesbury Town Colts. For 2017, the Saturday will see the Walking parade through the town centre with a theme of “Circus”. We hope to see lots of entrants in fancy dress and with music along the way. Sunday will see the Bell Boat racing and River Parade following the theme “In the Navy”. Tewkesbury’s BIG Weekend is organised by a small group of likeminded individuals who came together to provide a Festival that is mainly free or good value for the good people of Tewkesbury and surrounding area. It stimulates

business for the Town and brings the Riverside and Town together. This year we are producing a different walk around some of our famous “Alleyways” to link the two. This was a great success in 2016 and we will be looking to expand this in 2017. As previous, all funds raised will be going to Charity – The Tewkesbury Town Mayor’s Charities, Macmillan Cancer Research, the Avon Navigation Trust and our guest charity which will be confirmed shortly. We will be engaging with the local community, schools and community groups and the event will be widely publicised in the local media, as well as through social media on Facebook and Twitter, and through our website. www.tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk

Days of the Week 1. If Monday's child is fair of face, which day's child has "far to go"? 2. What is the only word in the English language that is an anagram of one of the seven days of the week? 3. Shrove Tuesday occurs how many days before Easter Sunday? 4. In a well known 1873 novel, which literary character realises he has won a bet that he thought he had lost when he finds out that what he thinks is a Sunday is actually a Saturday? 5. What was the name of the sequel to the film Saturday Night Fever? 6. Since 1935, every General Election in the UK has been held on which day of the week? 7. The term "Mardi Gras" translates from French as what?... a) Big Monday; b) Fat Tuesday; or c) Lazy Wednesday? 8. On what day of the week did the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 take place? 9. Who played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film The Addams Family? 10. In 1979, what became the first UK number one hit single to have a day of the week in the title? Page 32

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Slug Survival by Pippa Greenwood

Whether your garden is big or small, or you have just a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief. There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist – and now that spring is here, they’re out in force! However, most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying material. Typically it is smaller slugs like the greyish-black keeled slug and the pinkish-beige-grey field slug which are more likely to wreak havoc. With estimates of there being about 200 slugs per average cubic metre of average garden soil, the situation can soon get out of hand. Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process, or eat seedlings even before they have had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, they will begin to tunnel into potato tubers and carrots too. They breed quickly and very efficiently, and you’re most likely to spot the clumps of Page 34

eggs on the soil surface, beneath flopped foliage and amongst moist organic matter. Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or off-white coloured sphere. So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces? • Go on an evening slug hunt, in particular after it has rained or you have done some watering. • Choose vegetable varieties which have useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Choose varieties such as Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja to give a better chance of success. • Encourage natural predators such as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing! • Use the Nemaslug nematode control, a treatment I like because it is harmless to everything except slugs. It works swiftly and silently too and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work

and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage free. Use it to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter and apply self-adhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free. Find out more about Nemaslug and copper tape at www.pippagreenwood.com/ products/protect-your-crops. • Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copperimpregnated fabric can also work well, but may need replacing regularly and results seem to vary. • Traps filled with beer can reduce slug numbers in your garden dramatically. You can buy ready-made traps or make your own using inexpensive plastic beakers plunged into the soil, the rim protruding 1-2cm above the soil surface and filled with a well-flavoured beer. 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 SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Outdoor Joys

The best tech toys to take outside

Some of the most entertaining outdoor toys are the simplest, such as the cute Swivel Car (around £22, with lots of firms offering very similar products). It’s a ride-on car with a difference: instead of pedalling or propelling it with your feet, you swivel the steering wheel and that generates movement. It’s small enough for toddlers and tough enough for big kids and even the odd adult. If you’d rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe - around £49 - has been a favourite of families for more than 30 years, and the iconic red and yellow version has been joined by dinosaur and police car versions. Complex toys can be fun too, of course. One kind of toy that’s improved dramatically in recent years is the electric car or bike for kids. It’s possible to get a decent trike for less than £40 that delivers 50 minutes of movement between charges, while around the £200 mark you’ll find impressive replicas of grown-up cars such as BMW’s futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a while to charge, so make sure you plug them in the night before you want to use them. If you’d rather not let your child loose behind the wheel Page 38

but want to give them control of something fun, there’s a huge selection of radio controlled vehicles ranging from the toddler-friendly Little Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to exceptionally fast scale models of performance cars such as Lamborghinis and Porsches. Even the most expensive of these are much cheaper than they used to be, with top-end models usually coming in well below £70. Radio controlled cars are fun, but radio controlled flying machines are even more fun. You know you’re living in the future when you can walk into your local toy shop and come out with a smartphonecontrolled drone helicopter. Drones start at around £20 for basic ones and reach £190 for Star Wars-themed models, and drones with built-in cameras start at around £60. If you want to get serious, you can find a good selection of advanced drones with HD cameras and optical video stabilisers from around £300, rising to over £1,000 for high-end models. One word of warning with drones: their propellers can be sharp and cause injury if they bump into people, so it’s a good idea to look for one with a protective ring around

the propellers if you’ll be giving it to a child or using it near kids or pets. And there are restrictions on where you can and can’t fly drones, such as in crowded areas or near airports. It’s a good idea to check up on the law before spending any money. There are also concerns over privacy: the neighbours probably won’t appreciate you flying a camera over their garden. Do you remember the days of potato guns and water pistols? They’ve become a lot more sophisticated, with products such as Nerf guns ranging from around £20 to the ridiculously overpowered N-Strike Mega Mastodon (£99), which fires 24 foam darts from a motorised revolving drum. Between it and the super-powered, supersoaking water pistols that have more in common with water cannons than the water pistols you remember from your own childhood, be wary of the weaponry you give your kids because you can be sure you’ll be on the receiving end of the foam darts or freezing cold jets of water.

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension? gaining access to this money.

The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement. Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider? Do you want to access your pension before you retire? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot. Tax issues you shouldn’T ignore You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of Page 42

Will iT affecT your benefiTs enTiTlemenT? If you claim meanstested benefits, withdrawing a lump sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim. WhaT are The cosTs of accessing your pension? Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. be careful abouT pension recycling The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working. Even if you do not deliberately

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What's On in May Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 2nd May, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ An open night in a lively and friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is extended to singers, musicians and audiences to join our regular performers. For more information please call 01242 602236. Lamp Shade Making Workshop Friday 5th of May, 10.00am 2.30pm, Teddington Village Hall, Near Tewkesbury Run by Local Curtain Maker, Raspberry Hen Fabrics, the workshop will enable attendees to make and keep a drum lampshade. Cost: £35, all materials included, no sewing needed, suitable for all abilities. The course runs at an easy pace. Good choice of fabrics and shade sizes available. Booking essential – please contact rachael@ raspberryhen.co.uk or call 07811 045055. For more information, visit www.raspberryhen.co.uk. Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 5th May, 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. 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. Tewkesbury Battlefield Walk Sunday 7th May, 2.30pm Stroll around the battlefield; learn about the politics of the fifteenth century and the events of the battle of Tewkesbury. The walks leave from the Crescent, Church Street, Tewkesbury (by bus stop) and will last for about 2 hours. No booking necessary. Cost £2.50 for adults, under 15 free. Stout walking shoes recommended. For more information please visit www.tewkesbury.org.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 7th May: Papillon. Sun 14th May: An evening with Martin Kemp. Sun 21st May: The Big Chris Barber Band. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www. cleeveconcerts.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night. For more information, please contact 03336 663 366. Mental Health Awareness Week Wednesday 10th May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX Raising awareness. Tewkesbury Drop In will be there to see how they can help. Mint & Coriander Cooking Courses Friday 12th, 19th & 26th May and Saturday 13th May, Bishop’s Cleeve Learn how to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with Aly who will be sharing her family recipes

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...events cont'd Gloucester & Tewkesbury branch of the RNLI. Come along and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song. Tickets £10.00, available from 01242 620775. For more information on the Gotherington Singers, please visit www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk. GWSR - Cotswolds Brick and Trains Weekend Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT This is a brand-new event at the railway, so why not come along and experience the thrill of building models out of small bricks. There will be a small entry fee to this display. Organised by the Southern Lego Train Club. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. East Glos Club Open Day Saturday 13th May, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7DF

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weekend event. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel; for those planning just to sample the ales, there will be a small admission charge. For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Tewkesbury Choral Society Concert Saturday 20th May, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey Tewkesbury Choral Society Concert in their first collaboration with Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra present a programme of music by English composers – William Walton: Belshazzar’s feast, George Butterworth: Rhapsody: A Shropshire Lad; and Gustav Holst: The Hymn of Jesus with Andrew Mayor (Baritone). Directed by John Holloway. Tickets: £15 (unreserved) are available from: The Abbey Shop (01684 856148), The Roses Theatre Box Office (01684 295074), online or at the door on the evening of the performance. For more information, visit www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk. Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts Monday 22nd - Monday 29th May, Winchcombe

The festival that celebrates the best local bands, groups, artists, poets and writers is back for another brilliant week! There will be talks, poetry, workshops, visual art, a street fair and much more, so make sure you visit! For more information, please visit www.winchcombefestival.co.uk. GWSR - Cotswold Festival of Steam Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th & Monday 29th May The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The theme this year is 'Workhorses

of Steam' and visiting engines will bolster the railway's home fleet! Three exciting and packed days of railway adventure for everyone. Please note that entry to the site will be by event ticket only. There is no free entry or access to the stations without a ticket! For more information, please visit www.gwsr.com. Music to Delight Saturday 27th May, 7.30pm, Parabola Arts Centre, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AH Songs from the Shows with Cathy Keating, Malcom White, Kate Aston Williams, Paul Chesworth, Olivia Sheldon, Howard Naylor, Chris Lewis, and John Merrick on piano. Tickets: £12, in aid of Linc. Tickets available by calling 0300 422 4422 or from www.lincfund.org. Family Fun Day at Sudeley Castle Sunday 28th May, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD The annual Family Fun Day returns with a whole day of activities, shows and entertainment for all ages. New for 2017: The world’s tallest Bubbleologist will be in attendance. For more information, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Dymock Music Festival Sunday 28th May, 1.00pm 11.00pm, Doors open at noon, Dymock Cricket Club, The Pound, Dymock, GL18 2AD Preceded by Dymock Half Marathon. Acts include Red Room Therapy, The Baddoos, Jasper in the company of others, Mexicola, Jack Cookson, Little Boy Lost, Bexley Terrell and local legends The Funk Cartell. Tickets are available from Well House Garage, the Beauchamp Arms and online at: www.dymockfestival.co.uk.

Knight School and learn all the skills to become the mighty knight of Sudeley Castle or have a princess makeover with the glamourous Alex and create your own flower garland headband with ‘Flowers of Fun’. For more information, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 31st May, 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. Don accompanies dancers with music from the 1920’s through to the 1960’s. The pieces are adapted for all types of ballroom favourites, from foxtrots and quick-steps to waltzes and jives. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com. Wychwood Festival Friday 2nd June Sunday 4th June, Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH

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...events cont'd at 12 noon, live music on the stages will begin shortly after. The festival is known for its family-friendly feel, big range of music on offer plus loads of other activities including 100 workshops for all ages, comedy, cinema and much more. For more information, please call 0844 576 2210 or visit www.wychwoodfestival.com. Cheltenham Cricket Festival Saturday 3rd - Friday 16th June, 11.00am - 6.00pm, Cheltenham College Sports Ground, Cheltenham, GL53 7AB

The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of the summer. For more information about this festival, please call 0117 910 8010.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Breathe Easy Tewkesbury Every second Tuesday of 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 Page 48

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/localsupport-groups/regions/south-westengland/tewkesbury-support-group

Fitness Beginners Mat Pilates Class (Ladies Only) Mondays at 11.15am, Ashchurch Village Hall, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8LA

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 Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham

Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare. lait@cancer-physio.com.

Music Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights. For more information call: 01242 672881.

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. Tewkesbury High Street Food and Craft Market Saturday 27th May, 9.00am 5.00pm, Tewkesbury High Street The High Street will be closed to cars for the day and instead Tewkesbury will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts.For more information, please visit www.visittewkesbury. info or call 01608 652662.

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Tewkesbury Useful Numbers CHURCHES

Holy Trinity Church of England 01684 292797 Priors Park Chapel

01684 274837

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

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Tewkesbury Methodist Church 01684 297411

Tewkesbury Spiritualist Church 01684 295 677

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Bredon Hill Surgery

Church Street Practice

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Jesmond House Practice 01684 292813 Watledge Surgery

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Badham Pharmacy

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Winsome Clinic

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Boots 01684 292122 Lloyds Pharmacy

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Superdrug

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Northway Chemist

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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

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COUNCIL

Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

UTILITIES

Electricty -ÂPower Loss

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Water Leaks

0800 169 1144

Gas Emergency

Water Severn Trent

0800 111 999

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

03444 111 444

Directory Enquiries

118 500

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