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ContentsFood & Entertainment 5Delicious Dishes 7Did You Know? 13Health & Beauty 15Feeling Great 19What’s On 23Homes & Gardens 36In the Garden 53Professional Services 58Money Matters 61People First Policing 65Index of Advertisers 66Competition Winners 66

Competitions24, 28, 31, 33 & 57

We’ve got five great competitions for you to enter thismonth, including a chance to win a 10-day Hot Tub Hire –worth £600! What a great opportunity to ‘test the water’to see if a hot tub is for you!The Bacon Theatre and The Everyman Theatre are givingreaders the opportunity to win tickets to see ‘The Jerry LeeLewis Story’ and ‘James and the Giant Peach’ respectively.You can also win tickets to see ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ thanksto Cineworld in The Brewery, and we’ve got our regularcompetition courtesy of Gloucester Rugby – this month isa chance to win tickets to watch the Cherry &Whites takeon Saracens in their last home Aviva Premiership fixture.Our cover this month features students from the NationalStar College at Ullenwood. With others, they’ve alreadywon the regional competition stage for a new TV showhosted by Carol Vorderman and Loyd Grossman – FoodGlorious Food. Read all about ‘Star Bistro’ on page 5.‘Indian Salmon’ is this month’s delicious dish – see howeasy it is to prepare on page 9. If you don’t fancy cookingyourself a treat, why not pop out to one of our fabulousrestaurants for some total indulgence?In ‘Homes & Gardens’ we have numerous ideas for thistime of year – from help with your Spring clean to lots oftrades and services to maintain and improve your home.

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Four Cheltenham students are through to the semi-finals of aTV national cookery competition. The team from Star Bistroat National Star College won their regional heat on the newITV series ‘Food Glorious Food’ which will be aired at 8pm onWednesday 10th April.The show is hosted by Loyd

Grossman and Carol Vorderman,and Star Bistro team’s ‘Star Pimm’sSummer Jelly’ won the favour ofthe judges which include StacieStewart, Anne Harrison and TomParker Bowles.Stacie said the jelly was “absolute

perfection – it’s all a beautiful tasteof summer and the orange sauce isthe taste of the show.”Students Georgina Ivins (18), Rachel Janes (20), Tristan Blick

(19), and former student JoeCook are now preparing forthe semi-finals which takeplace this month.The winner of the series

will collect £20,000 andhave their dish producedand sold by Marks &Spencer.Along with bistro and

college staff, the studentsrecently watched the showin which they won theirregional heat at a celebrationdinner at the Hotel du Vin.Their Star Pimm’s Summer

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will come and try it for themselves. The recipe was createdby the students and the bistro team, and showcases localsuppliers including Three Choirs, Creed, Primrose Vale andDarcy Wines.Star Bistro is one of the most pleasant places to enjoy

morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea anywhere in TheCotswolds. Located on The Cotswold Way in the grounds ofUllenwood Manor it offers some of the finest products fromthe wonderful landscapes of Gloucestershire, The Cotswoldsand South West of England.National Star College supports young people with disabilities.

The Bistro, based at Ullenwood, is open to the publicMonday-Friday from 11am-4pm. To reserve a table or find outmore, please telephone 01242 535984. To find out about thecollege’s ‘Skills for Work’ programme and to work at the StarBistro, please call the same number.

Stacey Stewart with the Star Bistro team (l-r) Joe Cook, Tristan Blick,Rachel Janes, Bistro manager Tammy Holmes and Georgina Ivins.

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The Cheltenham Park Hotel on CirencesterRoad recently launched its ‘Sunday LunchCarvery’ – serving from 12.30-2.30pm. Wetook the family to sample what they had tooffer and were very impressed.

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The starters on offer when we went wereCream of Sweet Potato Soup, with bread,cheese twists and croutons, or you could optfor a selection of salads including tomato,potato, rice and pasta dishes.

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The staff were very attentive and therestaurant manager Paulo Oliveira was busyoverseeing his team and making sureeveryone was happy with their food.

The choice of desserts were a fruit platterserved with a very refreshing fruity sauce,creme brulee, the most delicious chocolatebrownies, and the hot dish was applecrumble with cream or custard. We did ourbest to try them all between us and cameaway extremely satisfied. We hope you willbook up soon to enjoy the same wonderfulexperience!

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Taking place in Korea in 1951, the 1stBattalion of the regiment, some 800 men

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Completely out of ammunition andother vital supplies, 522 of the Glostersbecame prisoners of war. Fifty-nine hadbeen killed and a further 34 died incaptivity. Itʼs commanding officer,Lieutenant Colonel James Carne wasawarded the Victoria Cross, and thewhole regiment gained a United StatesPresidential Citation.

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Salamanca Road commemorates thepart played by the then 61st Regiment in1812 during the Peninsular War, inSpain, against France under NapoleonBonaparte. Ladysmith Road reminds usof the four Companies of men from the28th Foot which took part in the defenceof that town in Natal, South Africa, duringthe Boer War (1899-1902).

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On 22nd April there will be a 14day health challenge for theladies of Cheltenham & Gloucester. It is being run by Body & HealthCoach Laura Milne of Your Final Fitness Formula. She is on a missionto get as many ladies as possible moving, enjoying real food andgetting healthy.

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1 APRILEASTER EGGSPRESS AT GWRCatch one of the Easter Eggspress specialto Winchcombe Station from eitherCheltenham Racecourse or ToddingtonStation. Lots of Easter Activities and EasterBonnet Competition. Tickets £15, child £6.01242 621405. www.gwsr.com.2 APRILDOGS DON’T DO BALLET

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likesmoonlight. And music. And walking on histiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s adog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina … Thishilarious story of a small dog with a bigpersonality and even bigger dreams isbrought to life by Little Angel Theatre usingbeautiful puppets, well-loved ballet musicand dazzling comedy. Ideal for childrenaged 2-6 years and their families. 11am &2pm (£10/£8/£5). Parabola Arts Centre,Cheltenham. 01242 707 338www.parabolaartscentre.co.uk.3 APRILLEWIS CREAVEN BANDSuperb live rock/blues. Cafe René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.

3-4 APRILTHEO THE MOUSE’S COMEDYCIRCUSFamily favourite star Theo the Mouse willbe returning to the Everyman Studio forthis Easter holiday show. 1.30 and 4pm.£8.50 Box office 01242 572573.4 APRIL’ALLO ’ALLO – 10TH BIRTHDAYPARTY AT CAFÉ RENÉJoin the birthday celebrations with a Frenchflavour at Café René. Way Out West willbe performing songs as far back as thesixties from 9pm. Complimentary frogslegs, snails, French cocktails and onionbobbing. Fancy dress a must! René BBQuntil 11pm. 31 Southgate Street,Gloucester. 01452 309340.www.caferene.co.uk.PSYCHIC DONNAAs featured on ‘Living TV’ with no tricks orear pieces she has taken the psychic worldby storm. Tickets on sale now fromwww.thecapitalvenue.com or 01452223214.

UNTIL 7 APRILEASTER HOLIDAY FUNCrafts, Easter trail, Angell Pets and cruiseson the canal. Gloucester WaterwaysMuseum, Gloucester Docks GL1 2EH.01452 318200 for more information.www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk.EASTER FUN AT PRIMROSE VALEEaster puzzles, rainbow egg hunt, springanimal toddler trail, rope mazes for all ages.Tea and coffee. 10am-4pm. £4.50 perchild. Primrose Vale Farm Shop,Shurdington Road, Bentham GL51 4UA.1 APRILEASTER TRAIL AT HIDCOTEMANOR GARDENSBe part of the Easter eggs-travaganza andwin a tasty chocolate treat. 10am-4pm.Adult £10.50, children £5.25. Free toNational Trust members. Hidcote ManorGarden, Hidcote Bartrim, nr ChippingCampden, GL55 6LR.www.nationaltrust.org.uk.1-7 APRILHENRY’S EASTER ADVENTURE ATOVER FARMMeet Henry and help the Easter bunnysearch for easter eggs by trail and tractorride. Duck racing and fun fair. No need tobook just turn up.www.overfarmmarket.co.uk.31 MARCH-1 APRILEASTER TEA CRUISESCruise the canal with tea time! 2-3.30pmboth days. £7 each. Call 01452 318200 tobook. Gloucester Waterways Museum,Gloucester Docks GL1 2EH.www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk.25 MARCH-1 APRILEASTER BUNNY HUNT ATPUZZLEWOODBring the whole family and hunt for theEaster bunnies. 10am-4.30pm. £1.20 extraafter admission. Forest of Dean GL168QB.29 MARCH-1 APRILEASTER EGG HUNT ATSLIMBRIDGE WWTTake part in the great Easter hunt throughthe grounds and find a host of cutecharacters. Return to the centre and enjoya chocolate treat and lots of arts and craftsactivities. Open 9.30am. No extra costafter admission. www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge/whats-on/2013/03/29/great-easter-hunt/.EASTER EGG HUNT ATCOTSWOLD WILD PARKThe Park will be having an Easter Egg Huntwhere children can win a little chocolateegg. There will also be birds of preydisplays from Cotswold Falconry.www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.

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4 APRILDON’T DO DATINGDrinks & light buffet for singles withoutpressure at the Lansdown Bar (upstairs).Bring friends and create new ones.www.dont-do-dating.co.uk / 07712433978.5 APRILHOWLIN LORDRock ’n’ roll folk music at Cafe René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.6 APRILPRO EVOLUTION WRESTLINGLive wrestling at The Capital Venue,Waterwells Business Park, GloucesterGL2 2FN. Tel: 01452 223 214. Visitwww.thecapitalvenue.com for moredetails.VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIRHels Belles Boutique present a vintage andcraft fair at Blackfriars Priory, LadybellgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 2HN. Liveentertainment in the gardens. 10am-5pm.6-14 APRILRHINO WEEK AT COTSWOLDWILDLIFE PARKA week of Rhino based talks and activitiesto highlight the conservation work withTusk Trust.www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.

6 & 17 APRILFLEA MARKETIn aid of Battledown Ward and Glos RoyalChildren’s ward. Tewkesbury town hall10am-3pm. Refreshments available. Jeanne07986 849306. Free entry.7 APRILPRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVALA fantastic day for all bike enthusiasts andfamily fun fans. Large display of historic,modern and race bikes. Venue: PrescottSpeed Hill Climb, gates open 8am, actionstarts at 10am. Advance tickets £12. Runthe Hill tickets cost £35 free of charge forbikes. 01285 657412.www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk.

DON’T DO DATING WALK3-4m circular walk through beautifulCotswold countryside starting & ending at apub. www.dont-do-dating.co.uk / 07712433978.7 & 27 APRILCROQUET TASTER DAYSDo you ever think of taking up a newsport. Why not visit the CheltenhamCroquet Club and try a free introductorycoaching session. The club has a friendlyatmosphere and a busy social life. All youneed are flat soled shoes and a showerproof top. Turn up or book your slot on01242 512933 or [email protected]. Old Bath Roadfrom 10am.

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9 APRILFILM: ALBERT NOBBS [15]Award-winning actress Glenn Close plays awoman posing as a man in order to workand survive in 19th Century Ireland. Somethirty years after donning men’s clothing,she finds herself trapped in an emotionalprison of her own making. This gripping filmis packed with fascinating characters,excellent storytelling and a prestigious cast.7.45pm. Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road,Cheltenham GL51 6HE. £6 (£5). BoxOffice: 01242 258002.www.bacontheatre.co.uk.


The Jerry Lee Lewis StoryThe live music presentation ‘The JerryLee Lewis Story’ will appear at the BaconTheatre on Friday 19th April, performedby the energetic and sensationallytalented Peter Gill (‘Let The Good TimesRoll’, ‘Golden Age of Musical Satire’).Jerry Lee Lewis is now in his 70s and is

recognised as the ‘Last Man Standing’ ofrock n roll’s original greats. Peter Gill’swhirlwind show charts the journeythrough Jerry Lee’s life – from hismeteoric rise to fame, with hits such asGreat Balls of Fire, Breathless, Wild Oneand Whole Lotta Shakin – to his equallyfast fall from grace when he married his 13 year old cousin; and backto his reinstatement as one of music’s biggest names, with his triumphalconcert return at Hamburg’s Star Club.Peter produces such an energetic, enthusiastic performance, that he

jokes “the show should come with a health warning!”Tickets to see this electric gig at the Bacon Theatre cost just £15 and

can be booked via the Bacon Theatre box office on 01242 258002 orby visiting www.bacontheatre.co.uk.To enter our draw for 3 x pairs of tickets just send your name,

address and telephone number to Jerry Lee Lewis, The Local Answer,1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, emaildetails to [email protected] – please state Jerry LeeLewis in the subject line. Closing date: Friday 12th April 2013.

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12 APRILROD STEWART TRIBUTE NIGHTGerry Trew after his appearance on Stars intheir Eyes is making an appearance at theWhitminster Inn. Doors open 7.30pm.disco until midnight. Advance ticket price£15. 01452 740234.www.whitminsterinn.co.uk.SKEW WHIFFAgricultural cidercore. Cafe René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.AN EVENING WITH IOLO WILLIAMS

The RSPB Gloucestershire Local Groupcelebrates its 40th Anniversary in thecompany of TV presenter Iolo Williams.Iolo will describe his involvement in makingnatural history programmes for television,including BBC’s Springwatch, followed by aQ&A. 7.30pm. Bacon Theatre, ShelburneRoad, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. £8(Children £5). Box Office: 01242 258002.www.bacontheatre.co.uk.

10 APRILALED JONES AT GLOUCESTERCATHEDRALThe singing sensation and presenter will beembarking on a countrywide tour, gracingGloucester Cathedral for one night only.Tickets from £35. 01452 528095.FOLKLAWNew age folk music. Cafe René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSOFFICIALLY AMAZING SCIENCE LIVE!

For the first time ever direct from GuinnessWorld Records HQ, Guinness WorldRecords arrives on stage with its OfficiallyAmazing, totally bonkers, record beating,science mad all new live show. 7pm. TheEveryman Theatre, Regent Street GL501HQ. Box Office: 01242 572573.everymantheatre.org.uk.

11-14 APRILCHELTENHAM DESIGN FESTIVAL

The Cheltenham Design Festival bringsleading designers and innovators to theParabola Arts Centre to show howcreativity enhances our lives in every way.Leading figures in the creative worldincluding Wayne Hemingway, SirChristopher Frayling and Peter York,globally recognised businesses Aston Martinand Airbus, and world renowned designmuseums such as the V&A, the DesignMuseum and Museum of Modern Art NewYork will be participating. With a focus onthe future, the festival covers a range oftopics from architecture, the energy debateand 3D printing to how creativity helpsboost Britain’s economy. Tickets availablefrom Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office0844 5762210 or onlinewww.cheltenhamdesignfestival.com.


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14 APRILPROMISES WEDDING SHOWCatwalk show, demonstrations and liveentertainment. Over 50 exhibitors. Sundaylunch available. Free entry and goodie bag.Cheltenham Park Hotel, Charlton Kings.For more information contact 01242222021 or visit jjtevents.co.uk/wedding-show.RICHARD HERRING: TALKINGCOCKIt’s an object of shame and pride; it inspireslaughter and fear; it’s a symbol of power,yet it’s incrediby fragile; it can be a poundof flesh or an ounce of winkles; it can beused to express both love and hate; itcreates life, it can condemn us to death ...and it can wee as well. How can one tinyflap of sponge and sinew be all thesethings? Richard Herring intends to find outin this tenth anniversary update of thecritically acclaimed show that exposes thetruth about men and their flutes of love.8pm. The Everyman Theatre, RegentStreet GL50 1HQ. Box Office: 01242572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.17 APRILMATT WOOSEYSupported by Damon-T and Jake Watson.Acoustic blues at Cafe René, 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester. 01452 309340.www.caferene.co.uk.DON’T DO DATING DINNERJoin other happy singles for a delicious mealat Real China. www.dont-do-dating.co.uk /07712 433978.

19 APRILTHE JERRY LEE LEWIS STORY

Starring Peter Gill, this electric presentationcharts the journey through Jerry Lee Lewis’life: from his meteoric rise to fame, withhits such as Great Balls of Fire, Breathless,Wild One and Whole Lotta Shakin; to hisequally fast fall from grace when he marriedhis 13 year old cousin; and back to hisreinstatement as one of music’s biggestnames, with his triumphal concert return atHamburg’s Star Club. Enjoy more thantwenty of Jerry’s best loved songs! 7.30pm.

Bacon Theatre, Shelburne Road,Cheltenham GL51 6HE. £15. Box Office:01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.20 APRILTHE BOOTLEG BEE GEESPerforming at St Edward’s School, CharltonKings, Cheltenham GL53 8EY. Tickets £15each to include welcome drink and tablebuffet. 7.30pm. In aid of Linc. 0300 4224422 email: [email protected] FAYRELarge variety of stalls and activities for adultsand children. Free entry. 2-5pm atQuedgeley Community Centre at the topof School Lane. In aid of Parkinsons UK andGloucester Support Group. 01452539138.21 APRILTUDOR FUN DAY AT SUDELEY CASTLE

The popular Tudor Fun Days are returningfor more family fun with Tudor characters,falconry, circus workshops, have-a-goarchery and lots more. 10.30am-4.30pm.Entrance fee only.www.sudeleycastle.co.uk.

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Café De Flore is an inspiring odyssey onlove and soul mates: two stories separatedby four decades and yet metaphysicallyconnected. In modern Montreal, DJAntoine embarks on a new affair with freespirit Rose whilst reflecting on his marriedlife with teenage sweetheart Carole.Meanwhile, in 1969 Paris, Jacqueline is afiercely protective single mother toLaurent, who is born with Down’s

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Get ready for the musical event of theseason as Cole Porter’s timeless classicskips into town in a dazzling newproduction adapted from the hit 1956 film,which starred screen legends Bing Crosby,Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra. TheEveryman Theatre, Regent Street GL501HQ. Box Office: 01242 572573.everymantheatre.org.uk.

24 APRILLIVE @ GLOS ACOUSTIC NIGHTLocal Acoustic talent showcase at CafeRené, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester.01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk.MUM-TO-BE TIMEFeel even more a Yummy Mummy:Exclusive & intimate morning of pamperingfor pregnant ladies. 07712 433978www.jttevents.co.uk/whats-on-2.

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26 APRILARE YOU EXPERIENCED? – ATRIBUTE TO JIMI HENDRIX

600,000 went to the Isle of Wight inAugust 1970 to see the legendary rockguitarist Jimi Hendrix at his peak. TheBacon Theatre might not hold quite thatmany, but the enormously talented JohnCampbell returns with his hugely populartribute act, including hits such as ‘All Alongthe Watch Tower’, ‘Little Wing’ and‘Voodoo Child’, all delivered with

unbelievable accuracy. 7.30pm. BaconTheatre, Shelburne Road, CheltenhamGL51 6HE. £15. Box Office: 01242258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.27-28 APRILHIGHNAM COURT SPRING REVIEWLight lunches, afternoon teas, music on thelawn and garden related stalls raising fundsfor The Pied Piper Appeal. 10.30am-5pm,Adults £5, children free. Highnam Court,Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8DP.WARTIME IN THE COTSWOLDSA nostalgic, light-hearted wartime weekendtravelling by steam train betweenCheltenham Racecourse and Toddington.Family entertainment including wartimesongs, civilian vehicles, model railway. Whynot dress in period costume? Gates open9.30am both days. Tickets: Adult £18, child£10, family £55. www.gwsr.com.28 APRIL‘WHEEL NUTS’ MOTOR SHOWA classic and vintage motor show displayingover 400 vehicles, in the beautiful groundsof St. Rose’s School, Stroud GL5 4AP. BBQand refreshments available throughout theday and plenty for the family to see and do.Entrance: £3.50, Concessions £2.50Children under 16 £1.30 APRIL-4 MAYENGLISH TOURING OPERAETO returns to the Everyman performingMozart’s CosÌ fan tutte (Tue and Sat),

Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra (Wed and Fri)and Donizetti’s The Siege of Calais. TheEveryman Theatre, Regent Street GL501HQ. Box Office: 01242 572573.everymantheatre.org.uk.1-6 MAYCHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVALHeadlining at this year’s jazz festival areMadeleine Peyroux, Van Morrison, LauraMvula, Lianne La Havas and the new kingof vocal jazz Gregory Porter. Visitwww.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz fortimes and tickets.4 MAYMIDDLE 8 FROM EAST YORKSHIRESinging their own arrangements of popular50’s, 60’s & 70’s songs. All proceeds toYouth for India and Serbia charity. HolyApostles Church, London Road. 7pm.Tickets on the door: Adults £5, Children£3, Family £10.4 & 11 MAYCAER GLOW OUTDOOR BOWLSCLUBJoin us for our Open Days between 10am-4pm. Come and have a go. 9 or 90, Maleor female. Beginner or experiencedbowlers. All welcome. Tea & biscuitsprovided. Large car park. For more infocontact Kay on 01452 698266. SissonsRoad, Longlevens.

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The Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents RoaldDahl’s amazing story – if you’re looking for fruitfilled fun andwizzpopping wonders, then don’t miss James and the GiantPeach! The showruns from 21-25May and we’ve gottwo Family Tickets tobe won in our draw– see below.James lives withAunt Sponge andAunt Spiker, themost revolting Auntsin England. They make him work and slave and never lethim play with other children. Then one day he meets amystical old man who gives him a bag that contains thestrongest magic the world has ever known. When Jamesaccidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the mostincredible things start to happen – and James embarks onthe adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group ofcharacters you could ever meet!For full details on show times, prices and booking, visitwww.everymantheatre.org.uk or call 01242 572573.To enter our draw for 2 x Family Tickets just send yourname, address and telephone number to James and theGiant Peach, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court,Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, email details [email protected] – please state ‘Peach’in the subject line. Closing date: Friday 12th April 2013.

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This breathtaking programme presents awork from great British choreographerJohn Cranko, alongside Jessica Lang’sbeautiful Lyric Pieces, and thrilling excerptsfrom some of the world-famous classicswith which Birmingham Royal Ballet hasmade its name, all performed to live musicfrom members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.The Everyman Theatre, Regent StreetGL50 1HQ. Box Office: 01242 572573.everymantheatre.org.uk.11 MAYTHE RANDWICK WAPAn Ancient procession led by the Mop Manswishing his mop to clear the crowds withthe Mayor and Queen being carriedthrough the streets surrounded by flag boysand cheese bearers. The Mayor is thendunked in the Mayors ponds and doused in

spring water. Two Double Gloucestercheeses are rolled down the hill at WellLeaze and the festival continues withmusic, dancing and entertainment.www.randwick.org.uk. Free entry, smallcharge for programme and parking.12.45pm start.12 MAYCHELTENHAM SPA SPORTIVE ATSANDFORD PARKS LIDOShort or long charity raising cycle eventsstarting at Sandford Parks Lido. Shorter64m heading towards Brecon HIll or 88mroute through the Cotswolds. Also 25miles Lido Ride where all proceeds from£10 entry and any sponsorship monies willgo directly to ensuring Sandford Park Lidoremains open for the community. 8amstart. www.sandparkslido.org.uk.15 MAYJUST COLOUR

Learn how to style your home with colourfrom the experts. Absolute-AcademySchool of Interior Design has teamed upwith the Cotswolds’ leading supplier offabrics – Just Fabrics – to host this specialevent. Participants will receive: Illustrated

talk and hands-on workshop, materials tocreate your own mood board, access tohundreds of fabrics, complimentary glass ofBucks Fizz, 20% discount voucher for JustFabrics. 10am-12.30pm. £45. Just FabricsCheltenham showroom (next to Waitroseupper level car park). Limited places. Tobook: call Jane Saunders 01993 823690 orvisit www.justfabrics.co.uk.18 MAYHAYDN – THE CREATION

Popular choral work performed byCharlton Kings Choral Society with theRegency Sinfonia orchestra andprofessional soloists. 7.30pm. Pittville PumpRoom. Tickets £15. Further details: 01451822110 or www.ckcsonline.org.uk.24-26 MAYLECHLADE FESTIVALA family friendly music orientated festivalweekend featuring over 60 bands, 3 stages,burlesque revue, comedy andentertainment including belly dancing.Refreshments, real ale and stalls. Campingavailable. Visit www.lechladefestival.co.ukfor more information and tickets.


21-25 MAYJAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

The Birmingham Stage Company proudlypresents Roald Dahl’s amazing story,following its acclaimed productions ofGeorge’s Marvellous Medicine, HorribleHistories and The Jungle Book. If you’relooking for fruit-filled fun and wizzpoppingwonders, then don’t miss James and his

Giant Peach! The Everyman Theatre,Regent Street GL50 1HQ. Box Office:01242 572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.24-27 MAYTALL SHIPS AT GLOUCESTERDOCKSThe famous Gloucester Tall Ships Festivalwill take place in the city’s historic docks.Visitors will be invited to board the TallShips on the Saturday and Sunday.Wristbands will be on sale in advancewhich are valid for the whole weekend andaccompanying children will go free. Aflotilla of ships will sail into the docksbetween 12 noon and 1pm on the Fridayand High Orchard and Llanthony Bridgeswill be raised to make room for the tallmasts before they moor in the main basinfor the festival weekend.www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk/events.22-23 JUNEFLORAL FESTIVALGretton Flower Arrangers will be holding afloral weekend at Christ Church, Gretton,near Winchcombe. The church will befilled with floral arrangements to the themeof “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”.Several gardens will be open over theweekend and teas will be served in themarquee by the WI. Price: £5 adultsaccompanied children under 12 Free.11am-5pm. Music recitals and a cheeseand wine will take place on the Saturdayevening. All monies raised will go towardsthe repair of the church.

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Gloucester Rugby are pleased to announceKingsholm will be host to the first round of the J.PMorgan Premiership Rugby 7s Series on Thursday1st August – kick-off 7.30pm.The series, which is now in its fourth year, will

culminate in another high-octane final at Bath’sRecreation Ground on Friday 9th August.Former England International, World Cup winner

and J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s ambassadorWill Greenwood is relishing the start of the series:“It’s a great evening of summer rugby, a show caseof the exceptional young talent who are comingthrough the Premiership ranks,” said Greenwood.“There’s no space to hide in this game and the

series offers a fantastic platform to develop theirskills, fitness and a taste of playing for their club on abig stage. It’s a cracking night of fast flowing rugbyentertainment and I for one can’t wait to see all theaction.”The competition is split into three qualifying legs

and a final – contested by all 12 Aviva PremiershipRugby clubs.Pool A sees Gloucester Rugby host Bath Rugby,

Exeter Chiefs and Worcester Warriors – all battlingfor a place in the final a week later.The three pool stages and the final will be the first

rugby union covered live on the new BT Sportchannels. Former England captain LawrenceDallaglio has signed with BT Sport to become itsleading rugby union expert and he can’t wait for thenew 7s Series to kick off.Back in 1993 Dallaglio was a member of the

successful England team that won the Sevens World

Cup at Murrayfield. He said: “I loved my time playingSevens, so fully understand how important it can bein the development of young players. This series hasestablished itself in the rugby calendar and I expectthe 2013 event to be a great showcase for Sevens.“Rugby’s admission into the Olympic Games, in

Rio in 2016, will take the sport on to a new level andincrease its global appeal.”

Pool A (7.30pm Thursday 1st August): BathRugby, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby (host club),Worcester Warriors.

Pool B (7.30pm Friday 2nd August – FranklinsGardens): Leicester Tigers, London Welsh,Northampton Saints (host club), Sale Sharks.

Pool C (7.30pm Saturday 3rd August – AllianzPark) Harlequins, London Irish, London Wasps,Saracens (host club).

Final (7pm Friday 9th August – The RecreationGround, Bath Rugby) Pools: Top 2 from eachregional pool.

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As Chairman of the thriving Old Patesians Rugby Juniorsection I am now starting to seek sponsorship for nextseason and rather cheekily using this article as a wayof reaching out to anyone that would consider havinga conversation with me during the next few months.This season has seen some very generous donations

and money used to finance playing/training kit for theplayers. They have looked very professional and reallyappreciated the support.As we grow bigger and bigger, the strain on

resources always has to be a consideration and I amkeen to get ahead of the game by continuallyproviding top quality resources for our young players.Our aim is to keep the players and volunteer coachesmotivated and inspired to constantly commit theirtime, energy and enthusiasm.The Old Pats is a fantastic resource in Cheltenham,

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MONTHLY EVENTSLAST WEDNESDAYJAM SESSION HOSTED BY JOHNNY DUFF TOOROCK FOR COUNTRYAll welcome to come and join in. 8.30pm. The Bayshill Inn,85 St Georges Street, Cheltenham.LAST TUESDAY OF MONTHLIBRARY CLUB10am-11.30am. Library club meets at Prestbury Library, TheBurgage, Prestbury. Members can choose books and meet others.Contact the library for more information and to get involved. Helpwith transport may be available.Tel: 0845 230 5420.www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries.FOURTH SATURDAY

SOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN DANCEEveryone welcome to a fun and friendly dance eveningfeaturing all Ballroom and Latin styles including Argentine Tangoand Salsa. From 7.30-10.30pm. £6pp. The WheatpiecesCommunity Centre, Columbine Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP.Contact DancewithDeb on 07760 763967.


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Gloucestershire Media’s FAB2013 teamare busy securing the final line up for thisyear’s fashion shows taking place acrossthe town in April. This year’s shows areguaranteed to be even more glamorousand spectacular than last year, with atouch of theatrical drama and danceadded into

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I had the pleasure of being invited to see the new carecentre in Windsor Street, Cheltenham, which opensearly in May and will offer high quality nursing anddementia care for older people. Part of The Orders ofSt John Care Trust, externally it still looked like abuilding site, but once inside I could see it ‘taking shape’.

General manager Nickola Pritchard (pictured right) and twoof her colleagues showed me a typical room with en-suite thenwalked me round the rest of the place explaining what wasgoing on in each area.

I’ve experienced having to put my grandparents into homeswhich was not a pleasant thing to do. One suffering fromdementia and the other needed residential care, andeventually nursing care. I was not impressed with the way theywere just left to ‘do their own thing’ most of the time.

Passionate about their workHowever, I was very impressed with Nickola who is a

qualified mental health nurse. She has worked in care for 20years, with 13 years in delivering specialist dementia care, andhas managed dementia care homes since 2006. Nickola andher colleagues certainly knew their stuff and were verypassionate about their work. They only want well trained andexperienced staff to work at Windsor Street – they are, andwill still be recruiting as the number of residents increases.

Nickola’s approach to quality care is to understand theindividual – firstly their past, and then ‘where they are now’.She explained about the centre’s Activities Co-ordinator who,by finding out these things about their residents, can organisedays out or events to suit their tastes, or just do somethingdifferent and fun.

In other Orders of St John Care Trust homes, residents havebeen ice-skating, trampolining, and participate in keep fit classesand music activities. Then there is a library, a hairdresser anda residents’ kitchen where guests are encouraged to bakecakes, prepare meals and do washing up – just as if they wereat home – with the carers or their relatives. Nickola says thisactually enables residents and relatives to reconnect with eachother on a personal, meaningful level – even if only for a briefmoment. It also encourages and assists people to fulfil, as bestas they can, a quality of life and not a pure existence.

The interior has been created with special consideration todementia needs. There are intimate rooms available(so families don’t have to visit their relative alone theirbedroom), distraction areas and finger food stations whereresidents can just help themselves to fruit or snacks wheneverthey like. The doors are ‘colour coded’ so, for instance, all thetoilet doors will be the same colour. All very clever.

There will be a fully landscaped, secure garden, andarrangement with Gloucestershire County Council forprovision of allotment sites for the local community.

Crème de la crèmeNickola’s vision is for Windsor Street to be the realisation of

what she deems quality care for older people living withdementia should be – a ‘trend setter’, the crème de la crèmeof dementia care for older people. She wants the place to bea home for the residents, not a hospital – an approachable,friendly environment for both relatives and residents whereholistic care is a given.

The home’s Information Centre is now open between10am-3pm Monday-Friday so, if you’d like to see how thingsare shaping up for yourself, call 07818 575428 to make anappointment. I was so taken by the place, I can’t wait to goback and see the finished article. What a pity my relatives didn’tget this wonderful opportunity.

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Have you seen them?It’s not often that I devote an entirecolumn to one crime but given that I amreferring to the recent attempted serioussexual assault in Benhall, I am sure youwill understand.I know everyone in the community hasbeen shocked by the horrendous attackon a woman by a man near the bridgenext to Robert Burns Avenue at about6.40pm on Monday 18th February.To remind you of his description, he isbelieved to be white, around 5ft 10install, wearing a dark balaclava, “slightlybaggy” mid-denim jeans and a bluehooded top with two side pockets and azip all the way down the middle. Thehooded top is believed to have beendirty, possibly muddy, in the lower half.Thankfully members of the publicstepped in to stop the man, restoringsome faith in human nature in theaftermath of such a heinous act, andreminding us all of the strength of thiscommunity. That is what I am calling onnow, because the detectives in charge ofthe investigation still need your help.No one has been charged with thiscrime and we are very eager forinformation from people who may haveseen the man in the area or recognisethe people we have featured in the twoe-fit images displayed above.One resident has reported seeing the

man shown in the first e-fit image by abridge close to the scene of the attack ataround 5.30pm. A jogger who wasrunning along Bibury Road towardsSwanswell Drive saw the man in thesecond image at around 6.45pm. It isbelieved the man was coming from theDraycot Road area.He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall,of average build, in his mid 20s to mid30s and with an angular face. He was

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wearing a grey or blue hoodie with thehood up over his head. He was walkingwith his hands in his pockets.Do you recognise the man in eitherimage? If so, please call us straight away.They could be the same person, but weare keeping an open mind at present.Equally important – one of thewitnesses saw that there were two otherrunners heading towards her from thedirection of Swanswell Drive. We wouldlike to identify these runners to establishif they saw this man, or anyone else whocould be of interest. Are you a localjogger? Do you recall seeing anything thatnight?Our detectives also want to hear fromanyone with private CCTV that mayhave covered the day of the assault.Even if you are not sure what you haveto say will help, please call us anyway andlet us decide. The number to dial is 101– just say that you are referring toincident 393 of 18th February. If youwant to stay anonymous you can bycalling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.My officers are continuing to makereassurance visits in the area and I wouldurge anyone with concerns to makecontact with an officer – call us via the101 number or email address below.Personal safety advice can be foundonline at www.gloucestershire.police.uk.

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