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ContentsFood & Entertainment 4Leader’s Life 6Delicious Dishes 9Did You Know? 10Vouchers 10Health & Beauty 11What’s On 15Gloucester Rugby 17Homes & Gardens 22In the Garden 27Professional Services 32Money Matters 35People First Policing 37Index of Advertisers 38Competition Winner & Rules 38Competitions: 5, 9 & 17

Welcome to the January 2013 edition of The Local Answerand Happy New Year to all of our readers and advertisers.Our cover star this month is the lovely Mary-JessLeaverland, Gloucester’s very own talented singing star.Mary Jess first found fame on a Chinese talent show whilststudying as an exchange student and since then has been arising star in the classical crossover world. You can read allabout her exciting achievements on pages 4 and 5.January is a time for looking forward, and as well as ourusual packed What’s On guide, we have put together somedates for you to put in the calendar for the rest of the year–things to look forward to in the depths of winter.After the Christmas festivities, many of us will feel thatwe have over-indulged. If you are looking to shed thoseextra pounds and tone up, our Health and Beauty sectionhas details of professionals who can help you achieve yourhealth goals during 2013.We have some great competitions this month! Our ‘Playa Pro’ competition will appeal to all snooker players. Webet you didn’t know that Gloucester has one of the UK’sleading snooker academies which you can read about onthe centre pages. We also have a great prize for those lucky enough to havea wood-burner or an open fire. We have eight bags of logsfor one lucky reader to win courtesy of Over Farm Marketto keep you warm whatever the weather.All our usual experts are here too. From decorators toplumbers, locksmiths to solicitors, electricians to gardenersthey are all inside! You need look no further for all theprofessional help you need.

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WHEN Mary-Jess Leaverland was nineyears old she began singing in theGloucester Cathedral Youth Choir, andthis was just the start of her 12 years inthe spot light. At the age of 15 shetravelled to China for the first time andsang at the opening ceremony of a majorschool where she attracted a lot of localpress coverage. She has been a memberof the National Youth Southern GirlsChoir of Great Britain and has taken partin many competitions and charity events.In 2009 she flew to Nanjing, China aspart of her degree in Music and ChineseStudies at the University of Sheffield. Itwas there that she entered ‘Min XingChang Fan Tian’ (I want to sing to thestars). With her unique voice and graspof the Chinese language, Mary-Jess tookthe competition by storm and the 70million viewers took her to their hearts.Her performances of ‘When YouBelieve’ and ‘Time to Say Goodbye’(both hugely popular songs in China) inthe live final saw her to victory andcemented her position as a serious singerin the Chinese community.

After returning home for Christmas,her story sparked a media frenzy leadingMary-Jess in to the centre of a biddingwar from all the major record andmanagement companies. She eventuallysigned a recording contract with DeccaRecords, Universal, and to JonathanShalit’s ROAR Management. 2010 sawMary-Jess record her debut album‘Shine’ with filmic textures and acontemporary flare – she recorded thestring section from The RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Roadand worked with some of China’s mostaccomplished musicians to add a touchof the orient.Before ‘Shine’ was released on the 8thof August 2011, Mary-Jess embarked ona 23-date UK tour as Russell Watson’sspecial guest. She has since toured with

Chris and Abby Eaton, performed inTrafalgar Square for Chinese New Yearand sang the Downton Abbey themetune ‘Did I Make the Most of LovingYou?’ with lyrics by the legendary DonBlack. The theme was included in the‘Now that’s what I call Classical’ album,and her second single ‘Glorious’ wasincluded on the Rugby World Cup‘World in Union’ album.She was also invited to sing Faith Hill’s‘There You’ll Be’ on the Band of theH.M. Royal Marines album ‘Summon theHeroes’ due to her family connectionswith the forces. In January 2012, Mary-Jess won both the ‘Album of the Year’award and the ‘Best Newcomer’ award

from classical-crossover.co.uk. Sincethen, not only has she sung to royalty inWindsor Castle, but she has also sung inmemory of pop royalty – she was invitedto sing ‘Don’t Cry Alone’ at Robin Gibb’shouse at the garden party whichfollowed the unveiling of his NationalHeritage Foundation Plaque.One of the highlights of Mary-Jess’career so far was when she performed ashow stopping version of ‘Abide WithMe’ with The Band of The Blues andRoyals at this year’s FA Cup Final inWembley Stadium – in front of a liveaudience of 90,000 people and aworldwide television audience ofpotentially 300 million!In December 2012 she released herlatest single ‘Keep the Flame’ – a coverof Johnny Coppin’s original track.With all this experience at only 22years of age, the future promises to bebright for Mary-Jess.

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This beautiful young lady with the fabulous voice has alreadyenjoyed much fame but, having met her, it’s clear she has her

feet firmly on the ground. She is a very warm, caringperson who – from an early age – has been ‘driven’in her passion for music and song. She is also astrong ‘family person’ and was looking forward toa Sunday roast with her grandfather following ourmeeting. Mary-Jess is a Gloucestershire Gem whoher home county can be proud of.

She sang at the recent Tree of Light ‘switch on’event outside the Guildhall in Gloucester – agreat fundraising initiative organised by thecity’s Rotary Club and Council. On 9thDecember her new single – Keep the Flame– was released, and on 20th DecemberMary-Jess performed the song atCheltenham Town Hall with the originalwriters, including famous singer/songwriterJohnny Coppin.In 2013 Mary-Jess will be recording twoalbums. One of them will be a Christmasalbum and fans can see her perform the songslive as she tours the UK including, of course, aGloucestershire venue.Mary-Jess is also planning a couple of visits toChina in support of ‘Half the Sky’ – a Chinesecharity helping orphaned and abandonedchildren – for which she is now anambassador.You can read about Mary-Jess’s story so faron the page opposite, along with her manyachievements to date – there will,undoubtedly, be many more to follow!

W A rising starON our cover this month is rising star and local lady Mary-Jess Leaverland. Born in Gloucester, she attended St Peter’sR.C. High School and Ribston Hall High School Sixth Formbefore moving on to study at Sheffield University.

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As 2012 ends and we usher in the New Year, itʼs worthreflecting on whatʼs happened in the last 12 months,and what we can look forward to in the year ahead.2012 was a special year for the country with the

Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Indeed, we had thevisit of the Olympic Torch to Gloucester in May, a greatweekend of Jubilee events in June and we evenpresented Prince Edward with the traditional LampreyPie to pass on to his Mother!It was a great year for events with the first Garden

Party at Gloucester Quays, the biggest and best FoodFestival and Victorian Market yet, a reinvigoratedCarnival and our first major History Festival.The new M&S opened in Eastgate Street, leading a

charge of numerous retailers coming to the city despitethe difficult climate.In 2013, Iʼm looking forward to an announcement

(hopefully) confirming Gloucesterʼs status as a host cityfor the Rugby World Cup 2015. The new state of theart cinema will open at Gloucester Quays with a host ofnew restaurants alongside it.The transformation of the Railway Triangle will move

to a new level. And work on the former Gloscat site atGreyfriars will begin in earnest.Hopefully the opening of TK Maxx in the old M&S

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new retailers entering the city. And weʼll have a strongevents programme, including the fourth Tall ShipsFestival, the Mystery Plays and the world-famousThree Choirs Festival.We are fortunate that 2012 ended without a repeat

of the awful floods of 2007. So Iʼm hoping for a dry 2013including, if itʼs not too much to ask, somethingresembling a summer! I hope the economy willcontinue to recover and unemployment stays on adownward path. And if Gloucester Rugby can maintaintheir promising start to the season and make thePremiership play-offs I, and many others in the city, willbe happy!My very best wishes to all Local Answer readers for

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15 JANUARYRESEARCH & DISPLAY EVENINGCheltenham History Society is holding anevening where members can share theirown research projects and discoveries.Municipal Offices, The Promenade,Cheltenham. 7.30pm-9pm. Free.16 JANUARYWINTER WORK PARTYHelp out on RSPB nature reserves inGloucestershire for a winter workout in thefresh air. Work is varied but may includecoppicing and fencing. Old clothes, wetweather gear and sturdy shoes required.Free to attend and no experience required,as tools will be provided and training given.Bring a packed lunch and drinks. Tel: 01594562852 or email: [email protected] acoustic duo at the Café René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.17-19 JANUARYDICK WHITTINGTONThe Hardwicke players present thistraditional tale of a young man and his cat,out to seek fame and fortune in London.The Kings Theatre, Kingsbarton Street,Gloucester GL1 1QX. Tickets £7 (£5concessions). To book call 07944 066701or email: [email protected] JANUARYYOUNG KATOHigh energy local six piece pop band with‘eighties’ influence. Young Kato have justbeen signed to LAB records and regularlysell out shows in the West Country.Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street,Gloucester. Doors open 7.30pm Over 14sonly. £6. 01452 503050.

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19 JANUARYRAT PACK FRANK’S BACKAmazing Frank Sinatra tribute at TheCapital Venue. Tickets (from £12) availablefrom www.thecapitalvenue.com or 01452223214.22 JANUARYTHE VINDICATRIXGloucester Waterways Museum at historicGloucester Docks presents a talk whichtells the story behind the figurehead fromthe youth training ship ‘Vindicatrix’ ondisplay in the Museum entrance. 7.30pm.01452 318200 for further information.www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk23-27 JANUARYCINDERELLA

Promenade Productions proudly presentCinderella – a traditional family pantomime.This amateur production will delight youngand old with the magical ‘rags to riches’tale, complete with comical Ugly Sisters,handsome prince and a full supporting cast.Lots of laughs, stunning sets, fabulouscostumes and great dance routines. 7pmdaily and 2.30pm matinees on Saturdayand Sunday. Tickets £8-£12 (concessionsavailable) from Showcase, 13-15Montpellier Arcade, Cheltenham GL501SU, 01242 224144 or visitwww.promenadeproductions.co.uk.25 JANUARYMY DESIGNPop and rock covers at the Café René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk.25-27 JANUARYGLOUCESTER CAJUN ANDZYDECO FESTIVALCelebrating its 40th birthday, this festival atGloucester Guildhall offers a weekend ofnon-stop partying, live music, dancing,workshops and cuisine rooted in theculture of America’s Deep South. For moredetails and to book tickets call 01452503050. www.gloucestercajunfestival.co.uk26 JANUARYFESTIVAL TRIALS DAYCheltenham Racecourse hosts seven highquality jump races that precede the MarchGold Cup festival. Gates open at 11am.For tickets and details call 01242 513014or visit www.cheltenham.co.uk

30 JANUARYBABAJACKBritish Blues award winners at the CaféRené, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester.01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk.9-10 FEBRUARYGLOUCESTER RESIDENTS’ WEEKEND

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Champion day, Ladies day, St. Patricksday and Gold Cup day at CheltenhamRacecourse. Book online atwww.cheltenham.co.uk or call 0844579 3003.15 MARCHCOMIC RELIEFAs the nation celebrates a year of sport,Sport Relief have a fun weekend of toptelly – raising cash and changing lives.31 MARCHOXFORD/CAMBRIDGE BOATRACEThe famous university boat race takesplace on the Thames in Londonbetween Oxford and Cambridgeuniversity boat crews. Starting at PutneyBridge and finishing just north ofChiswick Bridge.4-6 APRILAINTREE GRAND NATIONALJohn Smith’s Grand National tickets andgrandstand badges are now on generalsale online at www.aintree.co.uk and byphone. Call 0844 579 3001.

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Stunning Show Gardens, a spectacularfloral marquee with over 100 nurseries.Talks and demonstrations fromgardening experts, shopping and muchmore. 9am. Held at the Three CountiesShowground, Worcestershire, WR136NW. 01684 584900.11 MAYFA CUP FINALThe most famous domestic cupcompetition in the world now over 130years old will take place at WembleyStadium, London.www.wembleystadium.com

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31 MAYCOTSWOLD OLIMPICK GAMES5 mile race, Morris Dancing, falconry,dog displays, tug-o-war. 10pm fireworksand bonfire with torchlit procession.Saturday afternoon the ScuttlebrookQueen is crowned amongst decoratedfloats, fancy dress and street fair. A greatday out at Chipping Campden.4-9 JUNETHE TIMES CHELTENHAMSCIENCE FESTIVALCheltenham is proud to host thecountry’s premier science festival that issupported by leading science speakers.It delivers cutting edge science,alongside general interest talks onhealth, technology, society andeverything in between, as well as familyfun days, comedy nights, and masses offree activities for kids and grown-upsalike. www.cheltenhamfestivals.com.01242 505444.8-9 JUNEGLOUCESTERSHIRE MOTORSHOWHighnam Court will again be hosting theGloucestershire Motor Show with over200 classic cars, fashion shows, cookerydemonstrations and much more.www.gloucestershiremotorshow.co.uk.14-16 JUNETHREE COUNTIES SHOWHeld at the Three CountiesShowground, Worcestershire, WR136NW. 01684 584900. Visitwww.threecountiesonline.co.uk formore information or to buy tickets.18-22 JUNEROYAL ASCOT5 day horse racing event famous for it’sThursday Ladies Day fashion.24 JUNE-7 JULYWIMBLEDONWimbledon 2013 starts, 6 July Ladies’Singles Final. 7 July Men’s Singles Finals.26-30 JUNEGLASTONBURYThe world’s largest greenfield musicfestival. Visit www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk for line-up information.28-30 JUNEFORMULA 1 BRITISH GRANDPRIX AT SILVERSTONEBuy tickets at www.silverstone.co.uk3 JULYHENLEY ROYAL REGATTA5 days of traditional rowing races on theThames at Henley on Thames,Oxfordshire.

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Action packed fun weekend atCirencester Park. Family entertainmentshows, activities, shopping and animaldisplays. www.cotswoldshow.co.uk9-14 JULYHAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOWThe worlds largest annual garden andflower show at Hampton Court nearLondon.19-21 JULYGLOUCESTER FOOD FESTIVALTop celebrity chefs, fresh local produceand live entertainment at The FoodFestival, Gloucester Quays.www.gloucesterquays.co.uk20 JULYPAUL WELLER LIVEThe first artist to sign up for the forestconcerts this summer, Paul Weller hasenjoyed success over four decades.Westonbirt Arboretum.www.forestry.gov.uk/music.Box office tel 03000 680400.20-21 JULYROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIRTATTOO

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The Capital Venue is the brainchild ofentrepreneur businessman Paul Mount whodecided to build the £1.8m complex inmemory of his sister, Kay Suzanne, whodied of breast cancer at the age of 39.Paul said: “We shared a passion forsnooker, so The Capital Venuewas the best way I could bothhonour Kay Suzanne’s memoryand continually raise money forthis wonderful cause.”

Paul gives players – rangingfrom top professionals tocomplete novices – theopportunity to train in Gloucester.He has his own team ofprofessional players – known as the‘Pink Army’ because of their pink-backedwaistcoats – who promote and raisethousands of pounds for the Breast CancerAwareness Campaign. The centre also encouragesyoung apprentices who have been given theopportunity to fulfil their dreams of becomingworld-class players, with the full support andbacking of the academy.

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