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Dear Reader, Christmas has come and gone, the mild start to January was lovely and then the rain, floods and finally Jack Frost came to leave his calling card! As we head into February we have Valentine's Day to look forward to. A lot of people see Valentine's Day as a commercial gimmick and the first stumbling block to anyone who had a diet-related new year's resolution! But whether you celebrate the day or not, I think it is a reminder to spread a bit of love and warm feelings to those around you, and with the 14th falling within half-term it certainly provides parents with a great theme for doing some arts and crafts or baking with the kids! This time of the year many Friends of the School commitees and Church Fete organisers get together to arrange dates, so please let us know what you are planning and if it's local we will publish your event in the magazine free of charge. Enjoy this month's issue and see you in March! Best wishes,

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Zaza's Blog Pleased to start seeing the end of the cold weather, I’m already looking ahead to Spring and it seems that many people have the same idea. The yard here at Winchcombe Reclamation has been really busy with people sourcing materials for their 2016 projects. I have noticed that building stone and flagstones have been particularly popular, so be sure to call in soon if this is something that you’re looking for. Of course, whilst here, you can have your photograph taken with me! Lots of people have been

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Business Spotlight Hello, I’m Chris Sweet and this is the latest edition of Business Spotlight a regular show broadcasted on Radio Winchcombe 107.1fm and online. My guest today is partner with a company that helps people realise their life’s ambitions and move beyond simply coping with their short-term financial responsibilities. They do this not only by understanding all aspects of financial planning, but also by appreciating the simple truth that everyone is different. The company helps people see their wealth as the key to a life that is planned for and continues to evolve over time. With approaching 3 decades of experience each, founding partners pay infinitely more than lip service to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and care, and I am joined today by one of those founding partners Stephen Willis of Piercefield Oliver to find out more about his business. Q. So, Stephen, you relocated the head office of Piercefield Oliver to Cheltenham back in February 2014. Talk us through the decision for the relocation... It came about as a result of the Business Merger of 2 high profile long established businesses, Piercefield Asset Management Ltd (Bristol) & Louise Oliver of Taylor Oliver (Sheffield). We took the decision to operate from one location and since our clients are located from Harrogate to London/home counties across to the South West and up to Shropshire we chose Cheltenham for it’s great communication links to different parts of the country as well as a great place to live and grow the business. Q. What made you decide to set up Piercefield Oliver in the beginning? Both Piercefield & Taylor Oliver were set up in late 90’s early 2000’s and the ethos was the same - to offer Fee Based Advice, some 10 years before it became a regulatory requirement. Louise Oliver and I also took additional exams to become Certified Financial Planners and Chartered Members of the Institute of Securities and Investment.

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of the Referendum Party and past Chairman of Southampton FC, who will sit alongside the media and University of Gloucestershire academics, such as Senior Lecturer in International Management and Trade, Dr Jun Zhang, and local business dignitaries, such as EU project associate for Visit Cornwall, Claire Thayers, and owner and director of Cheltenham based, Bassom Moore Ltd, Mark Moore. We wanted to host a business event with a difference, an event which would be both highly informative and relevant to the local community. The EU referendum, is for many, a once in a lifetime decision and the outcome will have long term ramifications for generations to come. Guests will have the opportunity to express their views and ask pertinent questions of the panel on this highly topical subject. Q. How can people purchase tickets for the event? Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or the Piercefield Oliver website. Q. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given and would like to give others in business? Focus on what you are good at and delegate to others the areas which you are not or things which can be effectively done by others. It releases you to do what you do best. Also surround yourself with positive people and avoid the doubters. Q. What are your plans for the future of Piercefield Oliver? To grow the business with the right team, we have a great team in place which we will build upon. To recruit more clients and to continue to delight our existing ones. Q. Finally, how do people get in contact with Piercefield Oliver? Via our website: www.piercefieldoliver.com Tel: 0845 257 8749 Email: info@piercefield.co.uk) - Business Spotlight is brought to you by Christopher Sweet

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With no sign of improved interest rates for savers, and pension changes that offer more freedom, is buy-to-let still a good option for those wanting to invest? At first glance, the increase in stamp duty and reduction in some tax reliefs for landlords may cast doubt on whether investing in bricksand-mortar is a good idea, but success depends on many factors, not least of which is your commitment to maximising returns. We take a look at what you need to consider when thinking about property investment. One of the first items on the list should be to clarify your motivation for this type of investment, as it will directly impact on the areas and type of property that you choose. Do you want rental yield or long-term capital growth? Are you considering a long-term investment to take advantage of capital growth, or focusing on the potential rental yield of a property? Between 15 and 20 years is a common timescale for property ownership with capital growth in mind, which might fit in nicely with your plans for retirement. On the other hand, investing in a multiple-occupancy student let, for example, could bring in much-needed monthly income. You may be able to make a

rental yield of between 5% and 10% if you find a suitable property in a good location, and buy it for the right price. Focusing on the figures Buy-to-let can still be a good investment if you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to make it work. This begins with meticulous research to make sure you get the best mortgage deal, find suitable locations and the right style of property for your target market. In other words, you need to make sure as far as possible that the numbers add up. Lending restrictions have made it difficult to find a good mortgage deal in recent years, when compared with the precredit crunch era, but even when you’ve got a mortgage offer that you’re happy with, you should be constantly looking for ways to improve returns by switching suppliers and cutting costs. Will you manage the property yourself? Many professional landlords concentrate purely on managing their business. They don’t get involved in the monthto-month management of the property, or dealing with tenant issues – in fact, many landlords never even meet their tenants. It’s purely a numbers game, and taking this approach means

abandoning any personal preferences with regard to choosing your property. If you decide to hire a letting agent, they will take a percentage of the rent by way of payment. This may seem like a needless expense when you’re willing to do the work yourself, but when you consider how much time and energy is saved in not having to deal with tenant issues it may be money well spent, particularly if you have more than one property. Financial benefits of buy-tolet The beneficial tax reliefs enjoyed on buy-to-let mortgage interest payments are now being limited to the basic rate of income tax. This was previously an attractive part of buy-to-let investing, but they can still be enjoyed if you form a limited company for your property investments. As rates of corporation tax are being reduced to 18% by 2020, for owners of multiple properties at least, this could help to reduce costs. But as always, you need to seek the advice of a professional advisor to maximise the investment returns and minimise your tax bill. http://moneyfacts.co.uk/ guides/buy-to-let/btl-have-youconsidered-the-investment-risks/

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Cheerio to Holly Gardner Holly Gardner, a long standing presenter on Radio Winchcombe, finished as a co-presenter of Saturday Breakfast early in January due to pressure of work from her “other job” working for BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Holly has been with the station for several years presenting both her own programme (Holly’s House Party) as well as latterly Saturday Breakfast. We wish Holly all the best for the future and thank her for her time with Radio Winchcombe. The picture shows Holly and co-presenter Graham Fletcher live in the studio presenting Saturday Breakfast.

Production degree at the University of Gloucestershire in 2013. During that time she managed to work at festivals including Wychwood and Cheltenham Jazz, where she would present, perform interviews and be involved as a street team member. She has interviewed comedian and lecturer Mark Steel and rock band Funeral For a Friend.

with a diverse range of music which is thoughtfully delivered and promotes both new and more established artists.

Emma has produced and presented weekly radio shows on Underground Soundz, Youthcomm and Tone Radio, and recorded voice-over’s for Radio Winchcombe, the Jewellery Maker TV Channel and short films and radio plays. She is currently working as a technical

Nick’s broad knowledge of, and obvious passion for, this genre of music has attracted a growing network of contacts within the music industry by whom The Boogie Wonderland Show on Radio Winchcombe is held in high regard. The show also works very closely with the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and All About Jazz, a leading American Jazz website.

operator on the Jewellery Maker channel and hoping to progress to Director or Producer, whilst maintaining her passion for radio work. Her interests are in music (mainly old songs because they just don't make them like they used to), dance, piano, film and helping out in the community.

Nick Davies The Mystery Voice Emma Perry ! Emma is one of those mysterious people who doesn’t have her own show on Radio Winchcombe but nevertheless can be heard quite regularly, as she is the voice behind some of our adverts, announcements and programme trailers! She joined the station in November 2014 having completed a Radio

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The Boogie Wonderland Show The Boogie Wonderland Show has been on air since Radio Winchcombe started full time broadcasting in May 2012; the count is fast approaching 200 programmes. Broadcast every Thursday night from 8pm to 11pm and repeated Saturdays 10pm – 1am, the show features an eclectic mix of music, including: R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, Gospel, Jazz & New Jazz, Funky Breaks, Broken Beats and Soulful House. The show offers a fresh approach,

A strong feature of the show is guest interviews and some of the artists to have graced the show include: Gregory Porter, Chris Jasper of the original Isley, Brothers The Family Stone, Mike Stern, Dave Stapleton, Gabby Young, Marius Nieset, Kit Downes, Andrew McCormack, Yazz Ahmed, Hugh Gledhall and Kirk Franklin.

The Presenter Prior to joining Radio Winchcombe, presenter Nick Davies had no broadcasting experience and, in his time with the station, The Boogie Wonderland Show has gone from strength to strength thanks, in part, to Nick’s fearless nature (!) and his ability to cast his net wide and spot winning, undiscovered talent way before it hits the jazz scene. Despite his broad musical tastes,

Nick’s all-time favourite artists remain firmly set within the jazz world... the legendary Miles Davis, followed closely by the awesome Bill Evans.

Radio Winchcombe In The News Following our 2 hour outside broadcast on Christmas Eve from the Open Door Christmas Shelter for the homeless at St. Luke’s Hall with Jim Hart and James Locke presenting and providing the music in the Hall, we had a nice mention in The Echo from Barbara Drive the organiser who described us as a “true local radio station” – which is what we aim to be!

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Two days later on Boxing Day James Locke commentated on the Duck Racing at Pittville for Sue Ryder Care. The picture shows James in action with the caption stating that Radio Winchcombe provided the sound equipment. Unfortunately the megaphone that James was holding at the time probably doesn’t convey quite the right impression of the station’s equipment!

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Feathered Friends by Pippa Greenwood

Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and as many help to keep pests at bay for much of the year it makes sense to encourage them in. You can provide a haven for wild birds as long as you have a fair number of potential hiding places, such as a few good sized shrubs or trees - and trees which provide berries or other fruits are always going to be welcome. But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? A source of water really is one of the best features, so either buy an ornamental birdbath or create one from a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, to reduce the depth. Ideally the water should be changed every other day, but at this time of year it is essential to make sure that the water does not freeze for long periods of time. Other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are also perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional Page 26

food materials is worthwhile, but remember to provide a constant supply or they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most. If you have a problem with squirrels, then use a squirrel proof feeder – they resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts, though they can cost up to £40. If squirrels are not a problem, use a cheaper nut feeder, but position it so it is out of range of cats. Save household scraps for the birds too; they enjoy apples, cooked rice, cheese, old breakfast cereal, raisins and sultanas and, of course, bread. Buy fat balls which contain mixed seeds and hang them from trees or large shrubs where they will provide a fantastic meal for many birds and, provided you position them correctly, means that you can also enjoy watching them. I only buy the net-free fat balls,

as birds’ feet can get trapped in the net. You can also buy grubs and larvae to feed the birds. These high protein snacks are particularly useful once birds start feeding their young in the spring, and are best distributed on a bird table or even on a garage roof. They are available by mail order or from garden centres and pet shops. If you feel like making or buying a bird table on which to set out the feasts you are supplying, then so much the better. Choose one which is not easily accessible by cats, and position it where you can watch the birds as they feed and drink. I mainly feed the birds on top of an old, established hedge. It is just tall enough for me to reach its flat clipped top surface and I put out bird food on flat wooden trays – perfect for me to view and impossible for cats to get the wrong idea about who is meant to be eating! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ - fantastic UK grown vegetable plants of your choice plus weekly advice and tips emails from Pippa , biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.

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Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com WINCHCOMBE

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A circular walk from Winchcombe up to the source of the Isbourne. Distance: 6 miles /9kms Duration: 3 hours

Carefully cross the B4362 road and go over a stone stile; be careful as the verge is uneven. Turn left onto a drive. The drive quickly turns into two farm tracks.Take the right hand fork into the farmyard. Follow this track uphill keeping the farmhouse on your left and the barn and cattleshed on your right.The track now runs up alongside the left boundary of a field. Continue on this track until it meets another track at a T-junction (this is the Cotswold Way) B.

Difficulty: Moderate - a steady climb to beyond Dryfield Farm then gently downhill. Start/finish: Back Lane car park £1.00 all day Toilets 20p in car park. Refreshments: Winchcombe Ascent: 616 feet/188 metres Park in Back Lane car park and leave via the entrance into Back Lane. Cross the road and turn left, go past Abbey Fields Community Centre and at the junction continue straight ahead into Langley Road. The Winchcombe Way goes up Harvey's Lane; however, this walk continues along Langley Road.

continue along the (now grassy) track. The Washpool comes into sight: it was used at one time as a sheepdip.Take the path to the left to the far side of the pool then follow the lower path alongside the River Isbourne to its source which is approx. 200m upstream. From here retrace your steps via the Washpool to the stile you ignored earlier and turn right over this stile C. Follow the path downhill through a field, passing a horse arena on your right, then go over a P stile.

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reach a road. you reach a metalled lane D, continue straight on over a stile following the Isbourne Way and follow the (sometimes muddy) path alongside the river and the buildings of Postlip Hall on your left, partially hidden by trees.

View from the Washpool

The path leads to another stile into a large field. Continue in this direction for about Â˝ mile, passing some attractive, restored pools on the river. At the end of the field, turn left through the kissing gate cross over a footbridge and turn right to follow the path towards Postlip Mill.

The Washpool Continue straight ahead to theD,junction you reach a metalled lane continue Built in the 1897,main Washpool ison a deep, with road, thenfollowing further straight onthe over a stile the Iskeyhole-shaped trough with stone towards town Look for the bournethe Way and centre. follow the sides. (sometimes Temporary were erected containing Scout Hutpens on your right andthe then Pearand Treethe muddy) path alongside river hundreds of sheep, gathered for dipping. Cottage next Turn right just after buildings ofdoor. Postlip Hall on your left,the parThey werehidden round cottage Fherded and over athe stone stile.well Goand, down tially byinto trees. once thoroughly soaked, allowed to and cross the river and turn left. to scramble out up the narrow ramp. Walk through a kissing gate and then The Washpool waswith fed with wateron from theleft. through a field the river your pond immediately above it,kissing formed Proceed through another gatebyand damming theahead stream that flows downfield. from continue through a playing a spring about 200 metres up the valley which is known, as 'Watery Cross the footappropriately, bridge and carry on into a Bottom'. lane (Mill Lane). Turn left here, and almost immediately, turn rightView up from a slope arrive the to Washpool in Queens Square. Continue in the same direction to reach Abbey Terrace. When youThe reach Bank turn stile left up pathLloyds leads to another intoCowl a large Lane toContinue the rearinpedestrian entrance to Â˝ field. this direction for about Back Lane car park. mile, passing some attractive, restored pools on the river. At the end of the field, turn left through the kissing gate crossare over Copyright Winchcombe Walkers Walk Route courtesy a This footbridge turn is right to follow the Welcome 2014 and path Postlip Mill. Walkers oftowards Winchcombe

The path which leads you through the busy mill site is well signed, but keep a sharp lookout for vehicles and equipment. Cross a mill access road, continue on a short gravelled path and turn right at the next access road (signed public footpath), turn left passing the storage areas. Follow the concrete track, passing some settling ponds on your right and where the main track bears left, go straight on and rise up to a gate ahead E. Pass through and follow this footpath, with a hedge on your right, to reach a road.

are Welcome. The path which leads you through the busy mill site is well signed, but keep a sharp Each month we will lookout for vehicles and equipment. Cross a mill accessaroad, continue on a short publish different route. gravelled path and turn right at the next All routes are available to access road (signed public footpath), turn left passing the their storagewebsite: areas. Follow the view on concrete track, passing some settling ponds on yourwww.winchcombe right and where the main track bears left, go straight on and rise up to a welcomeswalkers.com gate ahead E. Pass through and follow this The sheep dip or Washpool footpath, with a hedge on your right, to reach a road.

Continue straight ahead to the junction with the main road, then on further towards the town centre. Look for the Scout Hut on your right and then Pear Tree Cottage next door. Turn right just after the cottage F and over a stone stile. Go down to and cross the river and turn left.

Walk through a kissing gate and then through a field with the river on your left. Proceed through another kissing gate and continue ahead through a playing field.

Cross the foot bridge and carry on into a lane (Mill Lane). Turn left here, and almost immediately, turn right up a slope to arrive in Queens Square. Continue in the same direction to reach Abbey Terrace. When you reach Lloyds Bank turn left up Cowl Lane to the rear pedestrian entrance to Back Lane car park.

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The Washpool Built in 1897, the Washpool is a deep, keyhole-shaped trough with stone sides. Temporary pens were erected containing hundreds of sheep, gathered for dipping. They were herded into the round well and, once thoroughly soaked, allowed to scramble out up the narrow ramp. The Washpool was fed with water from the pond immediately above it, formed by damming the stream that flows down from a spring about 200 metres up the valley which is known, appropriately, as 'Watery Bottom'.

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning of its surroundings. Even the fact that Jodrell Bank intercepted the signals and the Daily Express published the pictures before Pravda could didn’t spoil the party.

There were glasses raised in jubilation in Moscow and drained in frustration in Washington on February 3rd 1966, when the Soviets demonstrated once again that they were well ahead in the space race. They had been ahead from the beginning, of course: Sputnik 1, the first man-made satellite, blasted off on October 4th 1957, to be followed by Sputnik 2 a month later, whereas the Americans couldn’t launch Explorer 1 until January 31st 1958. On April 12th 1961 Yuri Gagarin pipped Alan Shepherd by only 23 days to be the first man in space, and the Soviets rubbed it in by being the first to orbit the earth, having the first woman in space, and completing the first spacewalk. Now they were ahead in the race for the Moon, too, the race that President Kennedy had declared that America must win within the decade. But after a flawless launch and three-day flight, Luna 9 touched down gently on the rocky floor of Oceanus Procellarum, extended its camera array, and started making a complete panorama

It was the first successful rocketassisted controlled landing on the Moon, and the extent of the Soviet lead was only confirmed on February 21st when the American probe Ranger 8 crashed; but the lead was less solid than it seemed, and it evaporated for good on February 26th with America’s first successful Saturn rocket launch. Actually, the Americans had had the lead all along but didn’t know it. After the war they had more or less kidnapped Germany’s V2 team and its director, Werner von Braun, but for five years the Germans were only allowed to supervise the completion of captured V2s and train the Americans in their use. In 1950 the military sacked von Braun and packed him off to the Marshall Space Flight Centre in Alabama where he could dream his intergalactic dreams in peace while the US Navy worked on its main project, the Vanguard missile launch vehicle – a task in which it failed. Only when Sputnik was launched did Washington realise that Moscow now had a viable missile delivery system and it didn’t. Then someone remembered that

rather embarrassing ex-Nazi in Alabama. Maybe von Braun had something the military could use? He had. His Redstone rocket was originally intended as the launcher for Explorer, but in 1955 Eisenhower had decided to use Vanguard instead. Now the military turned back to Redstone. Explorer was hastily adapted to fit its new launcher, and the US was back in the game. So was von Braun. Vanguard was scrapped and the development dollars went his way instead. His giant Saturn rocket that would take America to the Moon had its first launch only weeks after Luna 9’s triumph. Meanwhile the Russians were dividing their resources between two new launch vehicles, N1 and Proton. But N1’s designer, Sergei Korolev, died suddenly in January 1966 and the project faltered. Proton wasn’t ready either, and when Apollo 8 became the first manned lunar orbiter on Christmas Eve 1968, the heart went out of the Russian effort and after four failed attempts to launch N1 they gave up. The Soviet moon-shot was suspended in 1974 – two years after the last American had walked on the Moon – and scrapped in 1976.

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Beef Stew

with Horseradish Dumplings

Serves 4

Ready in 3 hours 30 minutes This is a traditional and warming casserole which is ideal to serve to the family during the chilly winter months. Serve with steamed green vegetables such as broccoli, Savoy cabbage or green beans.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves FOR THE DUMPLINGS 75g self-raising flour 40g shredded suet 1 tsp grated horseradish 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

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If you don’t want to serve this stew with dumplings, try topping with sliced potatoes instead. Arrange 3 large peeled and thinly sliced potatoes in concentric circles on top of the stew after 2 hours cooking time. Season well and dot with butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for a further 1- 1� hours until both meat and potatoes are tender. Page 32

Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once. To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough. Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings.

5 Uncover the stew and gently sit the dumplings on top of the meat. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and risen. Serve sprinkled with extra freshly ground black pepper.

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All Consultations by Appointment Walton Cardiff & Bishop’s Cleeve Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm Nurse Clinics & Pet Advice Available Folly Gardens Vets

‘Problem Animal behaviours? Folly Gardens can help’ Does your dog jump up at visitors, get upset when you leave the house without them, or become agitated in the car? Bad habits and fears can put pet and owner under huge strain so if you’ve found yourself changing your routine to fit in with your cat or dog then now is probably a good time to do something about it. Bad behaviour can stem from natural instincts whilst fears may date back to experiences in early life. In dogs, they are more likely to develop if they require more exercise or are a breed which needs a lot of mental stimulation. However, any pet which suddenly starts to exhibit new behaviour like biting, chewing or urinating in the house should be brought to the attention of a professional because their habit could be an expression of pain or discomfort. As a qualified Vet Nurse (with a background in nursing people) Zoe has studied for a further qualification in Animal Behaviour which enables her to offer specialist advice. Problems she commonly deals with include separation anxiety, biting and barking but also more unusual fears like pets being afraid of hats. Being realistic, there is no quick fix and re-educating will take time and patience. It will also involve a commitment over a period of weeks, so Zoe offers an initial consultation and gives home-work before she provides continued follow-up advice and support until the issue is resolved. Medications are also available which can help switch your dog’s brain from ‘anxious mode’ to ‘learning mode’, reducing the stress response and helping them to accept training. Good socialisation is a lifelong process. Zoe can also advise you before and after you buy or rehome a pet, on how to limit the likelihood of unwanted habits developing. The process begins from birth so our Puppy Parties are a great place to start. These are run every 3 weeks at our Walton Cardiff Clinic. For more information about animal behaviour support or to book onto the next Puppy Party call 01684 292244 or 01242 679880.

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Home & Interiors Plan Your Perfect Family Bathroom

Is your bathroom family-friendly? Think layout, fittings, flooring, lighting and all-important storage space – and turn your bathroom into an appealing haven for both children and adults, says Katherine Sorrell. THE SPACE The first question: is your room big enough? If it’s too small for comfort, but there’s a tiny, adjacent WC (common in period properties), consider knocking down the wall in between to combine them into one family-friendly room. Many older properties also have a lot of bedrooms compared to the number of bathrooms, and it may make sense to convert one of the bedrooms into a second bathroom – thus avoiding queues every morning. Page 36

The least expensive way to overhaul a family bathroom is to keep the fixtures and fittings in the same place: that way you’ll avoid the costs of altering pipe runs. On the other hand, if the layout just isn’t right – perhaps there’s only a bath and you want to create space to add a separate shower – you’ll have to bite the bullet and re-arrange the room. Measure up and draw a plan on graph paper, noting the position of doors and windows, any radiators that you’re going to keep, the soil pipe and any other permanent fixtures. Then decide what fittings you require: a bath, walk-in shower, WC, basin (or two – ideal for busy bathrooms), radiator and/or heated towel rail (make sure it’s big enough for LOTS of towels)… A specially designed showerbath, wider at one end and with a curved-glass screen, can be a great space-saver, and try to include as much storage as you can, so all those plastic toys can be popped away quickly when you need a calm, grown-up space. Vanity units can be built under basins, also concealing pipework, and WCs can be placed against false walls which contain both the cistern and some storage space; you can also use wall and floor cupboards, either custommade or off-the-peg, plus well thought-out conventional storage ideas such as a hinged

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chest with a padded seat on top and all sorts of shelves, racks, boxes and baskets. Finally, draw all your fittings to the same scale as your floor plan, and cut them out. You can move them around until you find the layout that works best, remembering to allow generous activity space for knees, elbows, drying and so on, around each fitting. FITTINGS In a bathroom that’s used regularly by all members of the family, young and old, flexibility is key. Opt for a timeless white suite with an easy-clean finish, plus neutral tiles, and you can add bold colours and fun patterns in the form of towels, mats, handles and hooks. Wall-hung fittings are easier to clean around, as well as making the space seem bigger; for small children, a sturdy, portable step will help them reach the loo and basin. For safety around hot water, ensure your taps and shower have an anti-scald device and touch-safe surfaces, and set thermostatic mixers to low temperatures. FLOORING Bathroom floors must be non-slip and easy to clean; most importantly, however, they mustn’t mind getting wet. Carpet is a complete non-starter in a modern family bathroom, and solid wood is risky as it may shrink or warp. If you like the look of

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timber, however, you may be able to install marine-grade ply, engineered boards, laminate, bamboo or tropical hardwoods. Ceramic tiles are ideal, especially as they work brilliantly with underfloor heating (cosy toes!), while alternatives include linoleum, which has a classic look and is made from environmentally friendly materials, rubber – available in an array of gorgeous colours – and the ever-popular and practical vinyl that can cope with anything kids can throw at it. Literally. LIGHTING Lighting really makes a difference to the mood of a bathroom and, if possible, it should be planned in the initial design stages. Include good general, overall lighting,

perhaps in the form of inset ceiling spotlights or (less expensive) a ceilingmounted track, plus some task lights, by the mirror, for shaving or applying make-up. Clever ideas include: storage units that incorporate lighting; fitting uplighters in flooring; an led colourchanging lamp operated by remote control; adding a colourful light stream to your tap water and even illuminated tiles. You could even consider fitting low-level lighting that comes on automatically when someone enters the room – great for night-time toilet visits. Remember that when any light fitting is near water,

it must be manufactured with suitable protection against splashing – designated by an IP coding of 4 and above. ImAGES - Left: Cooke & Lewis Perdita bathroom suite: shower bath, £198; close-coupled toilet with soft-close seat, £184; semi-pedestal basin, £85; all B&Q, 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com. Above: Losjön hangers, £4.75 for five, Ikea, 0845 358 3363; www.ikea.com/gb.

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Winchcombe Useful Numbers UTILITIES

CHURCHES St Peter's Winchcombe

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Electricty -足Power Loss

0800 365 900

Christ Church, Gretton

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Gas Emergency

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St Michael's, Stanley-Pontlarge 01242 602067

Water Leaks

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St Mary's, Sudeley

Water Severn Trent

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SCHOOLS Winchcombe School

HELPLINES 01242 602233

Winchcombe Abbey Primary School 01242 602447

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Lloyds Pharmacy Winchcombe 01242 602305 Stoke Road Surgery

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Winchcombe Medical Centre

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Badham Pharmacy Stoke Road 01242 672211 Badham Pharmacy Church Road 01242 672653

HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222 Nuffield Health Hospital

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Cheltenham General

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LIBRARIES Winchcombe Library

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POST OFFICES Alderton Post Office

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Gotherington Post Office

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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0870 120 4040 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Directory Enquiries 118 500 Drugs Helpline 0800 776 600 Floodline 0845 988 1188 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 RSPCA 0300 123 4999 Samaritans 01452 306333 National Missing Persons 0500 700 700

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

I returned home from the health centre after my annual MOT to be confronted by my Dearly Beloved’s demand for the prognosis. “So Tom, how did your check up go?” “A complete waste of time. These new age medical fads will have me in an early grave.” “In other words, she told you to go on a diet?” “I think she muttered something about broccoli.” “Did she measure your BMI?” “What didn’t she measure? Anyway I think the old quack was down in the dumps, she kept saying things were morbid.” “As in obese? Right that’s it, no more biscuits for you. What’s that in your hand?” Sarah prised the card from my fingers. “A gym membership? You’re joining a gym?” Page 40

“Doctors orders apparently. And less of the sniggers please.” After a trip to a large out of town sports retailer (which looked to me like one big jumble sale), I turned up at the sparkly new gym freshly clad in Lycra. I spotted my reflection in the reception mirror. I looked like a shrink-wrapped WC Fields. A little boy dressed in crepe paper rustled towards me. I was about to ask him if he was a school boy on the run from the Wag Man when he cheerily piped up, “Hi I’m Jason, I’m going to be showing you around the gym.” And so we entered a vast cathedral of glistening stainless steel and skin tight leggings. I strolled past all manner of appalling contraptions. Finally, we arrived in a dark corner of the gym, the floor of which was covered by squishy blue mats.

“So Tom, if you would like to warm up?” “Warm up? Right, well you can either turn down the air conditioning or I can go and get my jumper.” Jason looked worried. “OK, I’ll go and get Nigel. He’s going to do your induction.” It was then I spotted him, bounding over like a Super Hero straight from the set of Avengers Age of Ultron. Enviously I observed how Nigel suited Lycra a lot better than did I. “Hi Tom! My name’s Nigel …let me ask you some health questions, we don’t want you croaking on one of our machines and suing us, now do we?” His laughter evaporated in the cold dry air of the gym. “Seriously, do you work out?” “The last time I worked anything out was the clock on our new oven and that

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left me pretty breathless, I can tell you.” “Err OK, have you ever suffered from any of the following - angina, asthma, arthritis, slipped disc, joint pain, calcium deficiency?” “Not as yet…” I said, warily. “Great! Right, let’s jump on this bad boy.” Bad boy? I mouthed to myself. And so we set off on what can only be described as a Penrose Staircase of endless agony. After ten minutes of purgatory I held up my hand in protest. Nigel stopped the machine. “Are you alright Tom?”

up finished now let’s get you on one of these wicked machines.”

“Great! I’m just in the middle of some bicep curls.”

“The warm up! You mean there’s more?”

“I hope he’s not working you too hard.”

“Oh yes! Another forty five minutes more.”

And with that a familiar voice was overheard: “Same again old chap?”

“Not for me there isn’t sunshine, that’s quite enough for one day, thank you.” “But Tom, don’t you want rock hard buns?”

Half an hour later I answered a call from Sarah.

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A pause then Sarah, her voice hardening, said “Tom…are you in the pub?” “Sorry love, got to go. It’s my round. But if it’s any consolation, these vegetable crisps are broccoli flavour, so how’s that?”

“If I want rock hard buns I’ll go home and fetch my bread making machine down from the loft.”

“Thank goodness that’s over!” I gasped.

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What's On in February Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High Street, 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. Lost Pubs and Breweries Exhibition Thursday 4th February Tewkesbury Museum An exhibition of lost pubs and breweries; open throughout February and March, during Museum opening times. Tewkesbury Winter Ale Festival Friday 4th - Saturday 6th Feb Tewkesbury Over 80 local and regional real ales will be showcased at this wonderful winter beer festival run by CAMRA. 3 days of real ale, cider and perry celebration. 20 of these celebrated beers will be from Gloucestershire breweries and they will be judged by a team of trained tasters to give us the ‘Winter Ale of Gloucestershire 2016’ to be awarded by Gloucestershire CAMRA. There is also freshly made locally sourced food during every session. For more information times and prices visit: www.visittewkesbury.info

The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX The critically-acclaimed live concert show ‘Forever Jackson’ is coming to Tewkesbury with its brand-new tour for 2016: ‘Legacy of a Legend’. Star of the show, Robin Parsons, has even had the honour of performing before Michael Jackson. Show producer Pete Tobit of GRT Entertainments promises that – thanks to incredible attention to detail– fans of the King of Pop are in for a jaw-dropping, ultimately authentic experience. The award-winning production takes audiences from Michael’s early days with the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons through to his rise to become The King of Pop. Tickets: £20.75 £21.75, available from the box office: O1684 295074. For more information visit: rosestheatre.org. True Believers Comic Festival Saturday 6th February, 11.30am - 5pm, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse Comic book fair with great guests, artists, writers, creators and traders from the comic book industry. For more information email oktruebelievers@gmail. com or visit: www.facebook.com/ OKTrueBelievers Performing Arts Workshops Sunday 7th, 14th & 28th February: 10.00am: 8 - 11 year olds; 11.15am: 12 - 16 year olds Cheltenham Town Hall A range of performing art workshops for children of all ages to enjoy. No previous drama experience neccessary. Your kids can just come and enjoy the fun - you never know, who might be a naturally born entertainer! Tickets can be purchased from the Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office: 0844 5762210.

Cheltenham Town Hall A weekend filled with fantastic Folk Music and entertainment. Headline act: Lau with support from Sam Lee and his band. For more information and tickets visit: www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/folkthree. Wedding Fayre Sunday 14th February, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Presented by Love Actually Weddings, admission free. For more information please visit www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk or email astrid@sudeley.org.uk The Hub @ No 9 Café Sun 14th Feb, 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. Scottish Evening Friday 19th February from 7.30pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Bishop's Cleeve Players present their Annual Scottish Evening, with live music, piping, a fiddler, dancing and laughter. Light refreshments and haggis included. Tickets £8. For more information contact 01242 673917 or see our website www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk. Danny Bryant in Concert Sunday 21st February, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU

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...events cont'd Come and see one of the UK's hottest blues players. Tickets: £16. Tickets from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource.co.uk. Crescendo Big Band Concert Sunday 28th February, Doors open at 7pm, concert from 8pm 10.30pm, Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY

Live Big Band Music performed by top musicians from Gloucestershire, the Midlands and the Southwest. A cabaret style performance with classics from the swing era and music from more recent times. Directed by Tony Sheppard and introduced by Bob Lee. Seating at tables; licensed bar open throughout the evening. No advance tickets, ticket sale on the door only. Admission: £9. For more information call 01452 714287 or visit: www.crescendoband.co.uk

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 Tuesday 9th February: From tights to trousers, speaker Rosemary Page 44

Prosser. Tuesday 23rd February: Hidden wildlife in a city, speaker Brian Draper.

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Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Women's Fellowship Meetings 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. Wednesday 3rd February: A talk on Crossroads care. Wednesday 17th February: Leukaemia and Lymphoma research, speaker B.J. Holiday.

Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesday 9th February, 2.00pm, St. Michael’s Hall

Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesday 16th February, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU How did you obtain your first pair of nylons? Speaker John Dixon. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 672953. 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.

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. Tuesday February 9th: Bell ringing and the old stair case in St. Michael’s Church, speaker Ann Jessop. Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday, 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@btinternet.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

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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.

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Winchcombe Duplicate Bridge Club Meet every Friday from 1.45pmabout 5.30pm, The Community Centre, Langley Close, Winchcombe The table money cost is ÂŁ2 per person and we serve tea & biscuits for 20p. Any one wishes to join please contact our Chairman Ted Phillips on 01242 620451.

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.

Winchcombe Film Society Fridays Subscriptions cost ÂŁ20 per season and entitle the subscriber to attend 10 film screenings free of charge and include complimentary

Winchcombe Probus (Mercia) Wednesday Group Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays The Probus Mercia club for men provides an opportunity for retired or semi-retired people to meet and socialise. For more information please contact John Pearce on 01242 602834.

Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am.

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