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Dear Reader, I hope you are enjoying the Easter holidays and managing to take some time out to relax and spend time with family and friends. I’ve just attended a lovely Easter Service at my children’s school, where they performed songs that they have proudly been practicing non-stop on car journeys for the last month… ‘I’m a spring chicken, I’m yellow and small…’. I very much look forward to this being stuck in my head until rehearsals for the Christmas play start..! This won’t be a long editorial as I’m a bit behind on making preparations for the imminent arrival of the Easter Bunny – who would have been and gone by the time you read this. I’m sure that you will still have a few Easter Eggs left though, and might even be snacking on a bit of chocolate as you read this! Please make yourself a cuppa to go with that and enjoy the April issue. Don’t forget to have a look at our Events pages towards the back so that you don’t miss out on anything that is happening in your area. Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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By Julie Panthin, Nutrition and Fitness Coach You may I battled with my own weight for have been many unhappy years but I know struggling the fight is worth it in the end. for years to Try to leave the past failures lose weight behind you and focus on what you - you are can do differently starting from not alone. today. You can succeed. I think one of the FOCUS FOOD CHANGE hardest issues to deal with is the NOT WEIGHT CHANGE discouragement of failure. You You will not be successful at losing try and fail, you try and fail. Then weight unless you change what at some point you stop trying you are eating for good. Don’t until perhaps you reach a place focus on losing weight, focus on of desperation and you try again. making your diet healthier.

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Cashless parking arrives in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Motorists using Tewkesbury Borough Council’s car parks will now find it quicker and easier to pay. Cashless parking has been introduced to council-run car parks in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe, meaning visitors can now use their mobile phones as an alternative to using spare change. The new service, run by RingGo, will allow motorists to pay by downloading a mobile app, calling, texting or going online. It also reduces the risk of receiving a parking fine as visitors can set up text alerts for when parking is due to run out. There’s also the option

to top up onthe-go, leaving more time to spend browsing the shops and enjoying a day out in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe. Lead Member for Economic Development Councillor Rob Bird, Lead Member for Economic and Promotion, Councillor Development and Promotion, with David Rob Bird, said: "This is an Mitchell from Cobalt Telephone Technologies excellent improvement to at Gloucester Road car park in Tewkesbury our car parking service, making it much easier for visitors The move comes as part of a drive to pay, and extend their parking to encourage greater use of the time should they want to, without towns’ car parks and help the local having to worry about having businesses and economies to prosper. the right change or rushing back For more information on how to the car. Cashless parking will the service works and to watch enable people to take their time, a short animation, visit www. finish their activities and enjoy myRingGo.co.uk/howitworks their visit without interruption."

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Sugar: Not So Sweet and Innocent osteoarthritis, depression, respiratory problems, sleep apnoea, infertility problems, breast cancer and bowel cancer.

Recently, evidence of sugar’s evils and a potential sugar tax have dominated the media. The Chief Executive of the NHS has even proposed a 20% NHS ‘sugar tax’ on food in England’s NHS cafes. So why is sugar nutrition’s new super-villain? Storing Sugar aS Fat Sugar’s most obvious risks are obesity, which costs the NHS around £6.4bn per year, and tooth decay. What’s less obvious is that when we don’t burn off the sugar we consume our bodies convert it to fat, storing it partly in the liver, which can lead to fatty liver disease, and partly in our fatty tissues. A study of the development of visceral fat - the dangerous, hard-to-shift fat that’s stored around the internal organs - showed that while it increased in all participants, it increased most in people consuming sugar-sweetened drinks on a daily basis. High sugar intake, hand-in-hand with obesity, can also increase our risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gout,

Sugary foods can make our blood sugar levels seesaw too, making us irritable and tired when we come ‘down’. However, experts are divided about whether a high sugar diet makes us prone to thrush, although diabetics are at higher risk and there’s anecdotal evidence of low sugar diets helping with recurring thrush. Sugar by any other name... iS Still aS Sweet Your latest grocery purchase may not say it contains ‘sugar’, but glucose, dextrose, maltose, fructose (found in fruit) and lactose (found in cow’s milk) are all different forms of sugar, as is sucrose (our everyday sugar). Honey, molasses, syrup and fruit juice concentrate are often included in supposedly healthy foods, but they all contain sugars too. Beware. Hear ‘sugary foods’ and you probably think of fizzy or fruit drinks, sweetened coffees, biscuits, cakes and chocolate. But check the ingredients of ketchup, pickle, salad cream, barbecue sauce, bottled cooking sauces or shop-bought soup, curry, pizza, savoury foods and low fat ‘healthy’ options - many use large quantities of sugar to improve their taste.

how much iS too much? Intrinsic sugars (those naturally occurring in milk or whole fruit) aren’t related to adverse health effects. However, free sugars - those added to foods or naturally present in fruit juices, honey and syrup – are, and the World Health Organisation has advised us to reduce intake of free sugars to 10% of our daily calories, and down to 5% for further health benefits. The UK Government has now recommended this 5% limit. 5% of our calorie intake is equivalent to around 2530g of sugar (around seven teaspoons). Had a can of standard Coke today, or five Jaffa Cakes? You’ve exceeded your daily sugar allowance. The allowance for children aged 4-6 is 19g a day and for 7-10 year olds, 24g. Yet a standard 200ml Capri Sun contains 20g of sugar. Sugar SwapS and dropS • Swap cereals with added sugar or honey for unsweetened cereals with fruit. • Swap sugary desserts for fruit, plain yogurts or homemade milk puddings. • Ensure sweet treats deliver nutrition too - choose malt loaf over doughnuts. • Exchange fizzy drinks for sparkling water mixed with a no-added-sugar squash. • Gradually wean yourself off sugar added in hot drinks, cooking and baking. Drastically reducing your sugar intake is tough, so start small and let your body (and taste buds) acclimatise.

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Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

The cleverest inventions often fail at what they’re intended to do but then go on to succeed brilliantly elsewhere. I could write a list, but seeing that 6th April 1966 is perhaps the most significant date in its history, let’s focus on one outstanding example: the hovercraft. We tend to think of the hovercraft as a product of our own age, and indeed it is; but the advantages of minimizing or even eliminating contact between hull and water have long been obvious. The first patent in hovercraft design was taken out by John Thornycroft (as in Vosper Thornycroft) way back in 1877 - but his was the age of steam, and no suitable engine existed. Once petrol engines were available, designers became interested in contactless or reduced-contact motorboats again - but now their inspiration was aviation technology, and between 1915 and 1940 prototypes of various steppedhull and hydroplane coastal craft were built in Austro-Hungary, Finland, the USSR, the USA amongst others. World War II put a stop to these developments, but in the 1950s a Norfolk boatbuilder, Christopher Cockerell, decided to revisit Thorneycroft’s patent. Light but powerful engines were plentiful, and Cockerell was also able to design a way of swirling the air cushion on which his Page 14

hovercraft would ride that made it more efficient still. At last, a craft that would rise clear out of the water! Cockerell’s design won the support of the National Research Development Council, which licensed his 1955 patent to a number of builders including Saunders-Roe; and on 11th June 1959 the four-seater 28mph SR-N1 (Saunders Roe Nautical 1) was launched. The craft was then shipped to Calais and on 25th July made the first Channel crossing by hovercraft. It wasn’t the first into service, though – that honour went to the rival Vickers-Armstrong 3, which started a scheduled ferry service across the Dee between Rhyl and Wallasey in July and August 1962. The second, launched in the same year, used a new Saunders-Roe hovercraft, SRN2, to cross the Solent between Ryde and Southsea – a service that still runs today, albeit with rather more modern craft! But the Channel was the challenge, both technically and commercially. It was open sea, the weather could be rough, and hovercraft had not so far proved themselves terribly robust (the VA-3’s career was ended by a storm). But the potential pickings were rich: international travel was becoming more affordable and more popular, and Dover and Folkestone were at full stretch. So, on that April day 50 years ago, the 38-seater SR-N6 raised itself up on its rubber skirt (an improvement designed not by Cockerell but by a naval officer called LatimerNeedham), trundled down the Ramsgate beach that would be the service’s home for the next 16 years, and set off on

the 40-minute, 35-mile journey to Calais. Connecting coaches would take passengers on to Paris for £3.7s.6d or Brussels for £2.7s.6d. Cheaper and faster they might be, but cross-Channel hovercraft never really challenged the ferry’s supremacy. Like the British airliners, the Trident and the VC-10, there wasn’t enough demand for them to justify a permanent production line: the later models even had to cannibalise each other for spare parts. The oil crisis of the early ‘70s made them less competitive; the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 proved a fatal blow. The last two were retired in September 2000, just a year after the death of their inventor. Hovercraft are, of course, still in use around the world as coastal search and rescue vessels, as military transport and assault craft, as buses using frozen Alaskan rivers in winter, although they’ve never eclipsed conventional vessels as was once hoped. But the field in which they have proved most successful is one that Cockerell probably never expected: gardening. For in 1964 a Swedish engineer, Karl Dahlman, saw an early hovercraft in action...and invented the Flymo.

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Zaza's Blog Did you know that in the last 30 years there has been an 83% decline in numbers of the Grevy’s zebras? This is why I’m pleased to be involved with the ‘Zany Zebra’s’ event down in Southampton to support the cause. Organized by Marwell wildlife, there will be a ‘stampede’ of zebra sculptures

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Hobbies Hallelujah! Why Joining A Choir Is Something To Celebrate By Kate McLelland It’s my first session with my local community choir but we’ve spent the past twenty minutes doing physical exercises, learning breathing techniques and attempting tongue twisters. I’m wondering when I will actually get the chance to sing? As if he could read my mind, Graham - the Choir Director launches into an explanation of why it’s so important to spend time warming up both our bodies and our voices. At the end of a two-hour session, during which we tackle songs ranging from “All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, my new choir buddies and I are all excited and elated. We are already discussing the possibility of taking part in a local festival.

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Go On, Grow Your Own! by Pippa Greenwood

Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). It simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards. You may well have been sowing and potting on vegetables for a while now, but if you’re behind schedule or haven’t produced vegetables before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year. Most plants can be raised from seed now, but there are a few that are likely to give a much better yield with an earlier start. Instead, buy in plants of crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and aubergines over the next month or so. Some vegetables can be directly sown now into wellprepared garden soil in a suitable spot in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few. Slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are Page 22

germinating the seeds, which is where an electrically heated propagator really comes into its own. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors, but try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before placing them into their final positions as they may be damaged by cold, wind or rain. Put the young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Leave them outside after a week or so, covering them with fleece at night to let them acclimatise. To save time, you can buy in small plants and you will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you would like advice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order garden-ready plants, accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails specific to the vegetables you’ve chosen to grow. There are more details at www.pippagreenwood. com/grow-your-own and you can use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout to get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Garden-ready plants can be planted out immediately and, provided you

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her well with the new activities that she is undertaking.

Cheerio and thanks to Jo Rees Jo joined Radio Winchcombe in 2010, when the station was still only broadcasting twice yearly. She made the mistake of saying to Philip Arkell that the station needed more Sixties music, and he (naturally) said "Why don't you do it then?" So Jo has been presenting her Solid Silver Sixties Show ever since, for those listeners who were also children of the sixties, and for anyone who enjoys music from this era. Jo also co-presented the Sunday Breakfast Show with Mandy Clements-Hunt for some time, although getting up early was not her strong point! Jo has played an important role behind the scenes at Radio Winchcombe through her fundraising activities. She obtained some significant grants during the early days of full-time broadcasting in 2012, and has also been instrumental in raising money from fashion shows, hamburger stalls, and from selling mulled wine at Christmas. But by far Jo’s most important task has been blowing up the Radio Winchcombe balloons, on any and every occasion! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jo for the invaluable contribution she has made to Radio Winchcombe over the last 6 years, and wish

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Mandy to have a lie-in on Sundays!

Lindsey triples the size of her family! Lindsey Maggs (who has been one of the station’s announcers and is the daughter of presenter and programme scheduler Brian Maggs) gave birth to twins on 25th February. The oldest and heaviest is Heidi weighing 6lb 14oz, followed half an hour later by Beatrix weighing 5lb 11oz. Mother, babies, husband Matt and Grandfather Brian are all doing well. Lindsey already has one daughter, Matilda, who will be 3 years old in May.

Mandy Clements-Hunt (shown on the left) started on Sunday Breakfast on New Year's Day 2014 as co-presenter working variously with Brian Maggs and Martin Shurmer, then as presenter with Jo Rees, Bob Speke and finally Lettie Tongue. Although she has really enjoyed presenting Sunday Breakfast she feels it is time for someone new to take over. I’d like to thank Mandy for her excellent contribution to the show for the last 2 years and wish her some peace and quiet on Sunday mornings! At the time of writing we have yet to confirm who the new Sunday Breakfast presenter will be, but by the time you read this you will know! Mandy will continue to manage the advertising for Radio Winchcombe for the foreseeable future.

Radio Winchcombe off air 7th April 10am - Midday The station will be off the air for approximately 2 hours on Thursday 7th April because essential electrical wiring tests need to be performed in the Old Boys School which houses the Radio Winchcombe studio. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this might cause and will endeavour to be back with you as soon as possible that morning.

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And Another Thing... Where Tom Does ‘Snapchat’ by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

“Tom? Tom! Put down that silly magazine and listen.” “It’s not a silly magazine. Look at that split-screen camper - isn’t she lovely?” “Amazing. Listen, it’s about Hannah.” My ears pricked up at the mention of our teenage protégé. “What about Hannah?” “Well, you know that boy she likes at school? The good-looking one that’s taller than you?” “No. But do continue.” “Well - and don’t breathe a word - they’re talking.” “What about?” “Does it matter? The main thing is that they’re talking. Isn’t it exciting!” “Thrilling. Are they talking now? Do you want me to go and listen?” “No! Don’t be nosey. Just be happy that she’s talking to a nice boy. Here she comes. And no smart remarks thank you.” And with that Hannah, mobile Page 26

device positioned firmly in front of her face, plopped down on the sofa opposite. A pause, then. “So, your mother informs me that you’re talking to a boy.” “Mmnn.” “Are you talking now? Well it’s not much of a conversation.” Hannah rolled her eyes as she held up her phone. “Er, Snapchat, hello?” “And how do you do Snapchat?” “You just ‘do’ Snapchat, OK?” Sarah tried to explain. “Tom, it’s a messaging app. It’s like texting but more... teenagey.” “Well I was texting Nigel last night asking could I borrow his nail gun and I don’t remember anyone getting giddy about that.” “Tom, talking, in this context means that they are, well you know, talking.” “I think I’ve just about grasped that concept, thank

you. And so what comes next?” Sarah leant over and eyes widening said, “Well after talking, if it goes well, then it’s... speaking!” My mouth dropped open in astonishment - who’d have thought? I was about to throw in my twopenn’orth when up piped Hannah. “Er, I am actually here in the room you know? For goodness sake!” (Or words to that effect). With parental embarrassment now at its absolute zenith, Hannah, her eyes rolling like a zombie, flounced out in disgust. My Dearly Beloved and I returned to watching Wanted Down Under. “That wife is bullying him into going, why doesn’t he just tell her? I say dear, she’s.. what’s the matter?” “Tom, after the way you spoke to Hannah about that boy, well I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up not speaking at all. Anyway I’m not staying here, I’m off

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Then, just as I pulled up outside an annoyingly large detached house, Hannah self combusted with embarrassment. Why? Because I (not unreasonably in my view) dared to beep my horn.

out.” “Where to?” “None of your business. And do you know why? Because…we’re not speaking!” Fortunately, in short order Hannah and her new squeeze did in fact begin “speaking” and very soon after (proving the ancient maxim that ‘faint heart ne’er won fair lady’) Hannah was asked out on a date to the cinema. And who was the chauffeur for this romantic interlude? You know it brother. So, after just three hours of hysteria about which outfit to wear (during which time I went about my chores with Benny Goodman playing blissfully on my fruit-based MP3 player) we were ready.

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Alex Burn commented on the ten year anniversary of his company, ‘I’m delighted I’ve been able to develop the company over the past ten years and I’m hugely proud of the organisation we are today and the work we do. It’s a privilege to lead such a group of dedicated, compassionate and professional people in providing such an important service to the community. It’s a huge honour to care for those who’ve lost their lives, and to give all the support we can to those left behind. We continually appreciate that trust placed in us and strive to uphold and improve on the quality of service we provide. I’m thankful for all the support we receive in our work and look forward to the next ten years of helping those families in our communities when they need such important support and care.’

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Motoring Range Rover on Test By James Baggott Finding Nemo could work his fishy magic at keeping the Are We Nearly There Yets at bay until at least Dover.

It’s the dreaded question that anyone even remotely connected to cars fears more than any other: what’s your favourite car? But finally I might have the answer: the Range Rover. Not the Sport or Evoque but the good old fashioned, full fat Rangie. A looming family holiday looming involving a 1,500-mile trip gave the perfect excuse to borrow the car, and after two 13-hour shifts behind the wheel I can honestly say there’s nothing else I’d rather have been in. Here’s why. First, it’s super comfortable. The front seats in our Range Rover were heated and cooled and had more adjustments than a home hi-fi amplifier from the 1980s. The huge armchair like seats with cushioned headrests never dulled a muscle and left us with no aches and pains. With a five-year-old on board, the £7,300 entertainment pack (yes, you read that right) was a blessing. Two 10.2-inch rear screens and wireless headphones meant Page 30

The multimedia system might be showing its age a little but it works well. It takes seconds to hook your phone up for music streaming, the satnav might look a little dated but it got us to France, Switzerland and home without fail and it’s simple to set a DVD running for the rear occupants while listening to Dad FM in the front. Then there’s the size – I know Range Rovers are massive, but when it comes to getting a ski trip’s worth of luggage inside, it coped admirably. Despite using up the entire boot space there was ample room inside – enough to curl up for a snooze in the back and enjoy the equally cosseting rear seats when my wife drove. For its size it’s no slouch. Our test car had the delightful 4.4-litre SDV8. Despite only returning 26mpg, with a top speed of 135mph and a 060mph time of 6.8 seconds, it’s brisk enough for French Autoroutes. It piles on speed in a smooth and linear fashion, quietly and without fuss, whilst adding to the feeling of luxury travel. However, what really sets the Range Rover apart are the

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Bee stings are particularly dangerous A puppy’s natural inquisitive and playful nature invariably leads it into dangerous situations, but if it chews or swallows a bee, the resulting reaction can be severe. It could cause their face to swell, with breathing problems developing from a narrowed airway, and you’ll need to get emergency help from your vet in such cases. They may prescribe an EpiPen so you’re prepared if it happens again.

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from poor backgrounds who go on to be big earners who this is negative for.

pay 9% of everything earned above £22,000, but now repay everything above £21,000, that’s a hike.

However, the big question is ‘will the system remain unchanged?’

It’s received little publicity though, as it doesn’t immediately seem such a big problem. Here I need to declare an interest: I was head of the Independent Taskforce on Student Finance Information in 2012 when the system changed. The Government repeatedly told me the threshold would rise, and I, of course, told people, and used it in all my cost calculations.

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Well I refuse to missell these loans in hindsight. So I am actively campaigning on it – I’ve written an open letter to the Prime Minister and have personally hired lawyers to see if it can be challenged (read it at www.mse. me/studentloanhike).

is the message this sends. The Government is not just freezing it going forward, it’s freezing it for everyone who signed up since 2012 - effectively changing the contract after people have signed up. The regulator would not allow any commercial lender to change its terms this way. This could destroy any trust current and future generations can have in the student finance system, and perhaps, even more widely, in the political system as a whole. I said above that the impact of replacing grants with loans isn’t actually as bad as many think under the current terms. Yet the real concern is, as the Government has shown it’s willing to change loan terms even after you’ve got them, who knows what may happen in the future.

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Don’t be Taken In By The Pension Scammers

Since new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%). Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’. To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases. How can tHe conmen operate so effectively? Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry,

plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money. Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity. HMRC has the power to deregister or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments. project Bloom taskforce A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons. It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions The Pensions Advisory Service

provides free advice if you’re worried about potential scams, or to discuss your pension options in general. a sopHisticated approacH One of the problems is that scammers set up sophisticated systems and procedures that include glossy brochures and polished, well-rehearsed speeches. This makes the entire con appear legitimate unless you’re aware that this type of fraud is taking place. Bringing awareness of what’s happening is key to combating crimes like this, and hopefully Project Bloom will help to prevent more people suffering the devastating loss of their retirement income. watcH out for fake weBsites Fraudsters are even setting up fake websites with names very similar to legitimate bodies offering free advice. They may be able to gain access to your personal information in this way, and then contact you directly via phone or email. It pays to check the web address you’re typing in very carefully, to ensure that the site is legitimate and not part of the fraudsters’ arsenal of tricks. http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/ money/investing-pensions/ pension-liberation-scamvictims-facing-huge-tax-bills11364036908047 http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/pensions/article-3419232/ Should-pension-scam-victims-lettax-bills.html http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/pensions/article-3397828/ Three-tell-tale-signs-dupedpension-fraudsters.html

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Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com WINCHCOMBE

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Park in Back Lane car park and exit via the steps signposted Town Centre. Turn left at the High Street and shortly after, carefully cross the road and enter Castle Street beside the White Hart pub. Follow the pavement down, across the bridge over the River Isbourne and shortly after turn left between some cottages signposted the Isbourne Way A. At the end go through the gate and bear 45° right across the ridge and furrow field to a gate in the far corner. C Turn right onto lane (Rushley Lane) and after approx 250 metres meet a footpath on your left signposted Winchcombe Way B. Cross the field, heading for the telegraph pole and on to a footbridge in the hedgerow. Cross and bear left to a kissing gate; continue in the same direction across the next field towards a yellow marker by a gap in the hedgerow. Go through the gap and bear left towards another yellow marker by a fence and follow the fence up to meet a stile. Here the gradient starts to steepen, continue uphill keeping near the fence on your left and towards a waymarked post situated where the ground levels off. Here is a good place to take a rest and admire the views along the Sudeley Valley, Cleeve Common and Winchcombe nestling in the valley below.

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Continue ahead for approx 50 metres and turn left over a stile C and continue walking uphill beside the fence on your left to a plantation of trees. Go through the gap, then over a stile and the path bears right. Soon a pig pen appears ahead, you are heading for a yellow marker on the left hand side of the pen. Follow the way markers to a stile, cross and continue beside the pen, containing Gloucester Old Spot pigs, over two more stiles. After the third stile the path turns left up a track to a field gate with stone steps on the left hand side. D Enter the next field and continue along the track ahead. The countryside changes from pastureland to open arable fields and the gradient levels out.

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Follow the track keeping the drystone wall on your right until you reach a lane (Salt Way). Turn left (following the Winchcombe Way sign and follow the lane to Little Farmcote Farm; continue along the gated lane (if you are lucky you might have a view of the Stanway fountain ahead) and 25 metres after the gate on the left is a path by a field gate E. Turn left through the gate and you will follow the Gloucestershire Way back to Winchcombe. Cross the field to the kissing gate, go through and across the next field to another kissing gate with glorious views looking towards Toddington, the Malverns and Winchcombe railway station below. Continue ahead and go through a field gate before turning left up a short steep slope

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Salt Way These ancient routes radiated from Droitwich in varying directions and the salt ways predated Roman roads and drovers routes.

Views looking back near the Salt Way

to a stile. Cross and continue up to another stile in a wood. Follow the path through the trees before it starts to descend down some steep steps to another stile. Cross the stile to leave the scrubby area and follow the right hand field boundary to the far side of the long field and look for a gate on your right. Go through and turn left to follow the path down to some trees. (there is a fine view of the Malvern Hills from here). Continue down through the trees and take care as the path can be slippery in places. At the bottom of the slope bear left and join a track which eventually leads to a field gate and radio mast. Before you reach the gate as the track turns left, fork right down to a kissing gate in some trees. Go through and follow the path to a kissing gate; go through the paddock to meet a kissing gate by a lane.

A route for the distribution of salt is believed to have been from Worcester via Toddington, Hailes and Winchcombe on through Lechlade and on to the coast in Hampshire, Winchcombe was very much a crossroads for trading routes. The Latin word salarium linked salt and Roman soldiers. The salarium paid to Roman soldiers has defined a form of work-for-hire ever since in the Western world, and gave rise to such expressions as "being worth one's salt". Monks Hole One winter with snow falling, a monk from Winchcombe was visiting his brethren at Hailes. On his return journey as darkness fell he reached the summit of the hill. Snow had driven into the hollows and hidden all trace of a path, the monk fell into one of the snow drifts, never to rise again. He was not found until the snow had melted.

Ridge and Furrow In the Middle Ages each strip was managed by one small family, within large common fields, and the location of the ploughing was Turn right and then immediate left to go the same each year. The movement of soil through another kissing gate to cross the year after year gradually built the centre of field to the far side with a large sign ‘PATH’. the strip up into a ridge, leaving a dip, or Go through the kissing gate and turn right "furrow" between each ridge. towards another large sign ‘PATH’ and head to the left of the farm buildings to leave the Traditional ploughs turn the soil over in one field via a kissing gate slightly hidden from direction, to the right. This means that the view in the corner. plough cannot return along the same furrow. Go through and turn right to follow the The ridge and furrows you see today are fence on your right before striking out evidence the land became grassland and has across the field in the same direction to a not been ploughed since. kissing gate on the far side.

Go through and take care emerging from the hedgerow to join a lane (Rushley Lane), turn left to shortly meet a kissing gate on your right, passed through on your outward journey. Go through and bear left towards the houses and back along the path to Castle Street. nTurn right and follow the road back into the centre of Winchcombe.

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Tewkesbury Vintage Fair

Our longest serving British monarch Queen Elizabeth II is due to celebrate her 90th birthday this month which also makes her the oldest British sovereign of all time. To mark this special occasion Tewkesbury will be holding a day of celebrations on Saturday 23rd April at the George Watson Memorial Hall. During the Queen's lifetime Britain has seen immense social change and unimaginable advances in technology and science. Opening its doors at 10.00am, the Vintage Fair aims to offer visitors a nostalgic glimpse of the past, and for the youngest generation an exciting history lesson! The music hall on Barton Street will be transformed into a bustling market place where you will be able to pick up vintage finds and treasures including clothing, jewellery, collectables, books and homeware. A full programme of entertainment is on offer including live music from the 1940’s to 1950’s with Betsy Harmony and we’ll fast forward you to the swinging sixties with Annie Martin. A Lindy Hop dance demonstration with Gary and Sara Boon plus a vintage fashion show are also highlights. Relax in the pop up vintage tea room and enjoy light refreshments, cream teas and a selection of homemade cakes or enjoy a stylish vintage makeover in the beauty parlour. Take a free ride on the vintage Routemaster bus and enjoy a tour of the town. The pace picks up in the evening with a Vintage Record Hop offering jive, swing and rock and roll with DJ’s Clive ‘Rocket Man’ Montellier and ‘Mr Swing’ Rob McElvanney. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door are £3. The organisers wish to express their gratitude to both Tewkesbury Town Council and event sponsor, Stefan Roberts and his team at Roberts Express Delivery. Entry is £1 for adults (under 16’s free). Profits will be donated to the Town Mayor’s charities. For more information visit: www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk

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Your bedroom is a highly personal space, but if you are considering selling, or want to enhance your property value long term, you’ll need to design it so it has general appeal, says Katherine Sorrell. Your first consideration when planning a master bedroom is comfort. Zone the space according to use – sleeping, dressing, exercising, checking your laptop, reading – perhaps drawing a scaled plan of the room to help with layout. It’s nice to have your bedhead opposite the window, for example, with a bedside table each side, but allow at least 450mm of space around the bed to give you enough room. Include plenty of storage: a wall of fitted wardrobes is a great option, and you can add freestanding pieces such as chests of drawers and blanket boxes for character and flexibility. It may also be possible to create a separate dressing area, using a tall bedhead, a bookcase or Page 42

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Pork Jambalaya Serves 4

Ready in 55 minutes Cooked in just one pan and on the table in less than an hour this is a great midweek family supper. Serve with garlic bread or a mixed green salad, if liked.

Ingredients: • 1 tbsp groundnut oil • 100g chorizo sausage, sliced • 350g pork loin steaks, cut into chunks • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 3 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 2 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra for sprinkling • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning • 225g easy-cook long grain rice • 700ml vegetable stock • 100g fine green beans, chopped • 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and diced

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Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo over a high heat until golden and the fat starts to run. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Add the diced pork to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion, celery and garlic for 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Stir in the spices and rice and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 2 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Return the pork to the pan and cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chorizo, green beans and yellow pepper into the pan and cook, uncovered, for a further 6-7 minutes until the rice and vegetables are tender, adding a little more stock if necessary. Serve sprinkled with a little more smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper.

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What's On in April Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8.00pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ

Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along from some great music and atmosphere. Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call: 01242 602236. Cleeve Concerts Sundays, 3rd April - 17th April, Performances start at 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU 3rd April: Barbara Dickson. 10th April: Martin Turner, ex Wishbone Ash. 17th April: Mari Wilson. Tickets available from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource. co.uk. For more information, visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com Children’s Wednesday Back to Nature Wednesday 6th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Forest School sessions by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust teaching children about the

Sudeley wildlife and habitat. Included with general admission. For further details visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk. An Evening of Clairvoyance with Kez Eggleton Friday 8th April, 7.00pm Cheltenham North Rugby Club, Stoke Orchard Road, GL52 7RT Tickets: £6 per person (to be purchased in advance). Bar available. Contact Jacks on 07827 816130. The Hub @ No 9 Café Sun 10th April, 2.00pm 3.30pm, Church Street, Bishop’s Cleeve Every second Sunday of the month. The meetings are aimed at ages 4-8 years, and hosted by St. Michael’s Church. They explore right and wrongs in life and faith through film. Entry £2.50p to include a drink and cake. Lost Villages in Gloucestershire and Beyond Wed 13th April, 7pm, St Stephen’s Church, Tivoli, Cheltenham Eric Williams will kindly be giving a wonderful one-hour illustrated presentation on the ‘Lost Villages in Gloucestershire and Beyond’, followed by drinks and nibbles. A suggested donation of £5 towards the ‘St Stephen’s Roof Appeal’ would be gratefully received on the evening. To find out more please call Natalie Norman on 01242 573 508 or email natalienorman2014@ gmail.com. The 'St Stephen's Roof Appeal' has been set up to raise vital funds to safeguard and repair the beautiful grade II* listed Church. Urgent works have been identified in a recent five-year Quinquennial Inspection Report and will include the replacement of thousands of roof tiles, a complete overhaul of the rainwater system, and seriously damaged downpipe, re-pointing and much more. Spring Flower Event Saturday 16th April St. Peters Church, Winchcombe Exhibits (something that you have

grown yourself) from 9.30am, or to see all of the exhibits come along between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. Tea and cakes available. For more information visit Winchcombe Tourist Office or call Pauline on 01242 602040. Glos Group of Coeliac UK AGM Saturday 16th April, 2.00pm until about 4.30pm, Hucclecote Community Centre Speaker from Coeliac UK Head Office and cookery demonstration with lots of samples for people to try. 'Try before you buy' and purchase a variety of products at a reduced rate. Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 17th April, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

The Annual Prescott Bike Festival is a ‘Must Go To’ event for all motorcycling fans. Lots of on track action, a large display of rare historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music, and great entertainment. All proceeds go to support the Blood Bikes. Advance Tickets: £12; On the gate: £15; Under 16’s: free. For more information, or to book tickets, please visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk. Spring Grand Sale Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd April, 9.30am- 5.00pm; Saturday 23rd April until 5.30pm; Sunday 24th April, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Tickets: £5 from UK Grand Sales:

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...events cont'd www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/SpringGrand-Sale-Sudeley-Castle Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Saturday 23rd April, 10.00am 4.30pm, Watson Hall, Tewkesbury

and £8 for Children. For more information and to book please visit: www.gwsr.com Gotherington Singers Spring Concert Saturday 23rd April, 7.30pm St. Nicholas Church, Swindon Lane, Cheltenham ‘A Celebration of English Music and Song.’ Admission: £8. For more information on the Gotherington Singers have a look at the Music section. A Night at the Races Saturday 23rd April, 7.00pm Woodmancote Village Hall Hosted by Woodmancote Cricket Club. For more information contact 07971 426558.

Celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday weekend with a nostalgic day at the Watson Hall: Indoor vintage ket with clothing and collectables, vintage tea room, vintage make-over in the vintage beauty parlour, vintage fashion show, dance demos, live music, and classic and vintage cars in the grounds. You will also be able to take a free tour of the town on board the vintage bus. Admission to the fair: £1, children free. 7.30pm - 11.00pm: Vintage Record Hop. The DJs Clive 'King of the Rocket Men' Montellier and 'Mr Swing' Rob McElvanney will play jive, swing and rock and roll. Tickets on the door: £3. The Vintage Fair and Vintage Record Hop are in aid of local charities. For more information visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk. Wartime in the Cotswolds Event Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April, from 10.00am, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Nostalgic 1940s weekend: A fun day out with vintage vehicles, re-enactors, steam trains and entertainment. Visitors/members of the public are encouraged to attend the weekend in period dress. Tickets from £18 for Adults Page 48

Leap for LINC Family Fun Day Sunday 24th April Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH

Fun and entertainment for all the family: Vintage cars, Harley Davidson bikes, stalls, fun fair, wine bar, BBQ and much more. Come along and watch the charity bungee jumpers. For more information visit: www.lincfund.org.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Alderton Acorns Preschool Group Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT We pride ourselves on our friendly welcome to mother, toddler and baby groups helping children to be happy in a safe enviornment. For more information contact: 07843 161159. Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Meetings 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Women's Fellowship Meetings Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome.

Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 19th April, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Ifakara Bakery Project, speaker Eugene Schellenberg. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 677520. Brownies (7-10 years) Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities. We are a registered charity and operate under The Guide Association. For more information contact Jacqui Dent on 01242 890505. Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX 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-supportgroups/regions/cheltenham-anddistrict-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2pm, St. Michael’s Hall Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship.

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Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday from Easter Sunday to end of October, 11.00am & 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre

Free Town Walks for anyone who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy and designed to be accessible to all (less than a mile). Duration: 1–1¼ hours. The walks are led by local people who are keen to share the history of, and their enthusiasm for, the area. Places are limited to 10, but larger parties can probably be catered for if pre-booked.

For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks.13@gmail.com Royal British Legion Winchcombe Branch Meet Mondays, 7.30pm, The Winchcombe Conservative W. M. Club, Abbey Terrace, GL54 5LW The Royal British Legion is the UK‘s leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through the network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities. Membership is open to everyone. For dates and more information visit: branches.britishlegion.org.uk/ branches/winchcombe or contact John Welch on 01242 602 233 or 07798 538 864. Winchcombe Duplicate Bridge Club Meet every Friday from 1.45pmabout 5.30pm, The Community

Centre, Langley Close, Winchcombe The table money cost is £2 per person and we serve tea & biscuits for 20p. Any one wishes to join please contact our Chairman Ted Phillips on 01242 620451. Winchcombe Film Society Fridays Subscriptions cost £20 per season and entitle the subscriber to attend 10 film screenings free of charge and include complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information please email: winchcombefilmsociety@gmail.com Winchcombe Probus (Mercia) Wednesday Group Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays, 10.00am - 12.00 Noon, Wichcombe Methodist Church Hall (at the rear of the building) The Probus Mercia Club for men provides an opportunity for retired or semi-retired people to

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...events cont'd meet and socialise. Following a friendly chat with other members over coffee, we enjoy good quality speakers who present on a variety of interesting subjects. For more information please contact John Pearce on 01242 602834 or John Rowe on 01242 604305. 1st Winchcombe Scout Group The Group is home to a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop with a growing membership of some 60 young people and adult helpers. For more information contact Jim Maher on 01386 881474. Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am.

Fitness Happenstance Meet every Thursday evening, 7.30- 9pm, Abbey Primary School Happenstance Border Morris dancing and musicians welcomes both men and women of all ages. In the summer months we like to dance out. For more information please contact Cressida Pryor on 01242 604120/ 07791004649. Argentine Tango Classes Sat, 4pm - 5.30pm Beginners: £7 5.30pm - 7pm Intermediate: £8 £12 for both Abbey Fields Community Centre Winchcombe GL54 4QH World champion from BA, Argentina teaching authentic saloon tango. Professional teaching and fun classes will sort out two left feet, enrich your social life and boost your confidence. No partners required. Get in touch! Facebook: Tango Cotswold; Email: tangocotswold@gmail. com; Telephone: 07947084982. Page 50

Winchcombe Walkers Last Thursday of each month A relaxed group of people who meet on a casual basis for a walk of 5-8 miles. Our leaders are volunteers and we aim to cover the whole 12 months at our annual get together, usually towards the end of the year. For more information contact Paul Clark via email: clarksph@yahoo.co.uk

information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus. Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.30pm 9.30pm, Gotherington Village Hall

Gardening Winchcombe Gardening Club Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Winchcombe Visitors and new members always welcome. For further information contact Diggory Davies on 01242 609590 or visit www. gfgs.org.uk/members/winchcombe

Music Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thurs evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don¹t have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning. For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk 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. Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and join in this brand new chorus. For more

We are a ladies choir formed 49 years ago in Gotherington. If you are interested in joining us come along to one of our rehearsals and see how you like us! We are a very friendly group performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm welcome! Previous experience is not necessary. Our next performance is our Spring Concert, ‘A Celebration of English Music and Song’, Saturday 23rd April 2016, 7.30 pm, St. Nicholas Church, Swindon Lane, Cheltenham. Admission: £8. For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am to 12 Noon Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@ naturalvoice.net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@naturalvoice.net

MARKETS Country Market Every Thursday morning, 9.00am - 10.30am, Guide Hall, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ Second Saturday of every month, 9.00am - 12.00 pm, under the Town Hall, outside the Tourist Information Office Contact: 01242 603 124 or 01242 603673; Email: slucyhall@hotmail.com.

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Pictograms

R K FAN S

2 words

SPRING

2 words

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

3 letters: 4 4 letters: 5 5 letters: 3 6 letters: 1

B PENDLETON C K H A M

Puzzle & Crossword Solutions Signs and Symbols

5 words

1. Libra (the symbol is "scales") 2. Tipperary (after the song "It's A Long Way To Tipperary") 3. A plus sign 4. An exclamation mark 5. The swastika 6. Three 7. Wages (W, Ag, Es) 8. Et (which means "and" in Latin) 9. A deer 10. The Hollywood sign (becoming "Holywood")

ING ING ING WALL

WORDWHEEL

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

TARGET Excellent: 65 or more words Good: 52 words Fair: 47 words

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3 AR AS FA FA 4 AR

Here is one Here is solution one possible possible (others exist)may solutionmay (others

Codeword 6 9

M R

H A

20 1

N R

U N

6 6

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Solution

Word Ladder

Mini Cryptic Crossword

S W

S G

E E

E S

E P

26 2

21 1

O N

G A E

E S

O N S

14 17

COOL

N Y

wood word ward WARM

wool

C A

Pictograms 1. Season Ticket 2. Victoria Cross 3. The Writing's On The Wall

Sudoku 3 Letters ARK ASK FAN FAR 4 Letters ARKS

FANS NARK RANK SANK 5 Letters FRANK NARKS

RANKS 6 Letters FRANKS

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