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ContentsFamous Face 5Food & Entertainment 6Delicious Dishes 13Health & Beauty 18What’s On 22Homes & Gardens 36In the Garden 47Professional Services 58Money Matters 61Competition Winners 64People First Policing 65

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The Great British Summer is in full swing with lots of sportingevents to enjoy! As we go to press football fever has taken holdas the Euro 2012 competition enters its exciting final stages,Britain is gearing up for the Olympics, and the world’s top tennisplayers are about to grunt and sweat it out on the Wimbledoncourts. Closer to home Cheltenham College hosts the BrewinDolphin Cricket Festival from 11th to 22nd July, so let’s hopefor sunshine and some great sporting action.If the weather gets hot you may want to cool off in your veryown pool. The Local Answer has a fantastic competition to wina Bestway Fast Set Pool courtesy of The Spa-Kling PoolCompany. See page 39 for your chance to make a splashwithout splashing out!Our ‘What’s On’ section is packed with ideas for things to doduring the school holidays. Kids can get crafty with a variety ofworkshops at Tewkesbury’s Heritage Centre and The Breweryhas free activities for children every Thursday.For music lovers, the Café René in Southgate Street,Gloucester, is the venue to go to from 23rd to 29th July. Thishistoric pub is hosting an array of brilliant musicians at its 10thAnnual Rhythm and Blues Festival – raising money for MacmillanCancer Support. We also have tickets for a lucky reader to winto see Status Quo at Eastnor Castle on 28th July – see page 31.This month we have food reviews from two favouriteCheltenham restaurants. The Mayflower is something of aninstitution in Cheltenham and will be celebrating its 30thanniversary of serving exceptional Chinese and Cantonese foodthis year. The India Lounge is a modern Indian restaurant situatedin fashionable Suffolk Parade where the atmosphere is buzzingand the excellent food is cooked fresh to order.

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Our Famous Face this month is Geoff Rowe, otherwise known asTheWest Country’s top comedian ‘Jethro’. A Cornish man throughand through, Jethro was born in St Buryan in 1948 and went toschool in St Just. He has never lost his distinctive Cornish accent,and his jokes celebrate his heritage, the colourfulcharacters of the West Country, family life and the quirky ruralplaces and traditions of the places he loves.

As a young man his working life started conventionally – Geoffwas apprenticed as a carpenter and worked as a timber man in atin mine. Out of hours he participated in the St Just and DistrictOperatic Society and it was during this period that he found hehad a talent for making people laugh as well as singing.

Jethro got his first break on TV in the programme TreasureHunt, where he played a pirate co-host. He went on to becomea household name on television starring alongside Jim Davidson and Des O’Connor during the 1990s. Asuccessful career ensued, with numerous tours, stage appearances and videos, plus his own show ‘The JethroJunction’ and an appearance at The Royal Variety Show in front of The Queen.

Off stage a quiet and private person, Geoff enjoys country pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting and horses.He has his own stables and proudly shows his horses at events around the country. A supporter of variouscharitable causes, Jethro notably raised £20,000 for the Bristol Cancer Open Scanner Appeal.

Geoff runs his own venue ‘Jethro’s Club’ in his home town of Lewdown, Devon. Here in Gloucestershire,Jethro fans will be able to see him perform at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on July 5th, or at The TownHall in Cheltenham on 3rd December as part of a nationwide tour.

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Have you ever been to The Mayflower?We have visited many times over the pastthree decades and were very lucky to beinvited along to sample the delicious cuisineagain, so we could remind or inform all ourreaders about this town centre gem.Those of you who have had the pleasure of

dining in this top quality restaurant will alreadybe aware of the excellent standards deliveredto ensure your total satisfaction. If you havenever been, and you enjoy Chinese andCantonese food, please don’t let yourselvesmiss out any longer – you won’t bedisappointed!The restaurant is owned by Chun Kong, his

sister Kai and brother Chris. In October thethree siblings will be celebrating their 30thanniversary of serving Cheltenham residentsand visitors. There is no doubt that ‘consistency’has played a major role in enabling the trio toreach this milestone and, as we witnessed yetagain, the maintenance of such high standardsis going to serve them well for many years tocome.

Another major factor in the restaurant’s longsuccess is the attitude of the people. Chun said:“Every day our objective is to providecustomers with a great experience. Whetherthey are new to the restaurant, or one of themany people who regularly visit us and havebecome friends, it’s our job to ensure we meettheir expectations. We enjoy what we do andget real satisfaction from seeing our guestshappy and relaxed.”

Chun’s passion for his work ismatched by an enthusiasm for Cognac!No, he’s not drinking it all day long, butloves the history associated with certainCognac houses. A lovely feature withinthe restaurant is his display cabinetcontaining some rare and beautifulbottles. It’s usually left locked andalarmed, but Chun kindly posed for apicture with his prize possession – abottle of ‘Black Pearl’ Louis XIII RemyMartin Champagne Cognac – number84 of only 786 produced!As always, we were given awonderfully warm welcome by Chunand the team, and immediately feltrelaxed – the décor is clean, bright andthe ambience is complete withpleasant background music.We were joined by our daughterand, much to our son’s disgust (he isstill away at university), one of herfriends who – I noticed – wasconstantly nodding her head inapproval at each dish she tried!We didn’t choose anything – Chun

asked if there was anything we particularly likedor disliked, and then we accepted hisrecommendations. This may seem a bit lazy onour part, but ‘leaving it to the expert’ has servedus well every time we’ve visited.The meal started in the most delightful way

with an opportunity to try ‘a bit of everything’ inThe Mayflower Special Hors D’oeuvre platter –Mandarin Spare Ribs, Crispy Spring Rolls, SatayChicken on Skewers, Sesame Seed PrawnCanapé and Crispy Fried Seaweed. Enjoymentis always enhanced by those ‘finishing touches’– the food is beautifully presented, plates are

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(Szechuan Crispy Aromatic Duck) – you haveto have these if you like duck, it’s part of goingto The Mayflower. Pop a pancake on your plate,add some hoi-sin sauce, shredded duck, springonion and cucumber strips, roll up and savour.B

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hot, water is on the table and finger bowls arebrought to help you clean up before the nextcourse.The next course was the ‘duck pancakes’

(Szechuan Crispy Aromatic Duck) – you haveto have these if you like duck, it’s part of goingto The Mayflower. Pop a pancake on your plate,add some hoi-sin sauce, shredded duck, springonion and cucumber strips, roll up and savour.By now you might think you can’t eat

anymore, but you will when the next coursecomes (you are asked if you are ready, there isno rush). We had special fried rice, sizzling

chicken with black bean sauce, sliced steakcantonese and crispy fried chilli beef – each dishfull of flavour and exciting the taste buds. Notthat you need to, but we enjoy making theexperience all the more authentic with ourattempts to use chopsticks!Now, to do our job properly, we had to have

a dessert! I opted for the toffee banana withsesame seeds and the other guests hadtoffee pineapple, apple fritter andicecream. If you’ve never tried thetoffee desserts before, they’re also ‘amust’ – just tell yourself you’re not full!The Mayflower’s menu is certainly

impressive – everyone is catered for.Along with an array of pork, beef,chicken and duck dishes, there’s afabulous selection of seafood –including Dover Sole, Monk Fish,Scallops, Squid and Lobster – plus anextensive range of vegetariancourses.Our first experience of

The Mayflower – almost 30 yearsago – was their lunchtime menu.Nowadays you can choose from a

good daily selection of starters, main coursesand desserts, but you don’t need to have allthree. Situated in Clarence Street, therestaurant is such a lovely retreat from the officeor respite from shopping. Just meeting up withfriends at lunchtime for a chat and a couple ofstarters can be more cost-effective andenjoyable than ‘grabbing a sandwich’. Withevening service starting at 5.30pm, it’s alsoperfect for pre-theatre dining or a relaxing mealstraight from work as a prelude to a night out.Dining at The Mayflower is so much more

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The India Lounge – situated in Suffolk Parade – is a verymodern looking Indian restaurant with a warm and friendlyatmosphere. The light and airy dining rooms are inviting –lovely tall ceilings, contemporary art on the walls,comfortable high backed leather chairs, clean white tablecloths and sparkling cutlery. Everything is perfect for you torelax and indulge.Arriving at 7pm, we asked to take some photos of the

staff before it got busy – good job we did, it was buzzing by7.30! We had some fresh crispy papadoms with a selectionof mango chutney, raita and pickles to tickle our taste budswhilst we perused the menu.I chose the Chicken Tikka starter and my husband wentfor the Tandoori Mix. Both were excellent – the Tikka waswonderfully tasty with a bit of a kick to it, complementedand cooled down by the fresh side salad.

Cooked fresh to orderLamb Hyderabadi was my main course option – cubes oflamb with onion, tomato, peppers and chef’s special spices.It wasn’t a dish I’d tried before, but I’m glad I have as it wasdelicious. My husband – who couldn’t make up his mind –was helped with his choice by Ali who manages the ‘frontof house’ team. On recommendation, he went for PudinaLamb – tender pieces of lamb in ginger, garlic and mint in ared chilli sauce. Now I would have gone for this myself butwas put off by the label of ‘Hot’, but Ali said he would askfor it to be toned down a little – an obvious benefit ofhaving everything cooked fresh to order. It was superb –just enough chillies so as not to kill the taste buds and allowfor the succulent, tender lamb to be savoured with the freshmint.All this was topped off by some perfectly cooked Pilau

Rice and the hottest and freshest naan breads you could

have asked for – a great sign of the quality of any up-marketIndian restaurant.We were very naughty and decided to have a dessert too,trying the Fiorentina and Mystique Mango, both of whichwent down a treat – just helping to clean the palette!

Brilliant serviceI must confess we do a bit of ‘eaves dropping’ and ‘peoplewatching’ while enjoying our food – we like to hear othercustomers’ comments and see how the staff act with them.There was so much positivity in the room, largely down tothe brilliant service – the waiting staff were full of fun, relaxedand yet maintained a courteous manner throughout. Theyhelped numerous guests deliberating over what to have,offering suggestions and describing dishes to help themselect a meal they’d be sure to enjoy.Throughout our time at India Lounge, numerous peoplecollected takeaways – clearly a thriving aspect of the service– but, however busy they seemed to be, no-one waitedlong for their food. Compliments to head chef Shahin andhis ‘back room’ team – excellent food delivered toschedule!

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It’s laughter all the way. Cornwall’sambassador of comedy is crossing thecounty line to take you on a fun and wildjourney – Jethro style. Hold onto yourseats, hats and horses as you areentertained by one of the funniest storytellers to date. His unique irreverent styleof delivery provides the perfect platformfrom which to regale audiences with hisstories and mischievous repertoire ofmaterial. Box Office (01684 295074 oremail [email protected]). All tickets£19. £7.30pm. The Roses Theatre, SunStreet, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 5NX.CHELT. CONNECT WINE TASTINGThe Brown Jug,Bath Road, Cheltenham.Come and join us to taste a range of wineswith local chef and event promoter SamRedfern, who will talk to us about eachwine presented. You can then impress yourfriends with your new knowledge! Cost£10 per head including a bread and cheeseplatter. To book your place [email protected] or visitcheltenhamconnect.co.uk/events/winetastingDON’T DO DATING – DRINKSAND NIBBLESOur monthly meet up. Socialise with greatnew friends and enjoy the fab atmosphere!8pm, £10 inc. drink & light buffet.Lansdown Bar, Cheltenham GL50 2LG.Don’t Do Dating 07952 948437www.dont-do-dating.co.uk www.dont-do-dating.co.uk6 JULYOVER THE HILLLive music at the London Inn, LondonRoad, Cheltenham. 9pm.7 JULYCHELTENHAM ANIMAL SHELTEROPEN DAYCome and show off your dog in the paradearena and be in with a chance of winningsome great prizes in the dog agility events.Tuck into a delicious barbecue, enjoy

bouncy castles, face painting and games forall the family and take a wander around thestalls full of gifts, cakes, jewellery and bric-a-brac. A fun day out for all. From 12pm, freeof charge. Cheltenham Animal Shelter,Gardeners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW(01242 523521).THE BABY RACESThis charity event in aid of Tommy’s startsin front of the Pittville Pump Rooms with anaerobic warm up at 10am. It is an 8k routewinding its way around the park. Toregister at a cost of £14.50 visitwww.tommys.org. Registration includesfree t-shirt, training plan and a goody bagfor when you cross the finish line.THE MYSTICSLive music at Albion House, North Street,Cheltenham, 8.45pm. Small entry charge.7-8 JULYTHE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIRTATTOOThe annual RAF Fairford Air Tattoo with behelping celebrate the Queen’s DiamondJubilee with over two miles of static aircraft,interactive activities and ground exhibitions.Tickets available from www.airtattoo.com.10 JULYCHELT. CONNECT SKILLSPACEBUSINESS & FREELANCERS GROUP7.30pm at The Wheatsheaf, Old BathRoad. What to eat in July – thoughts onseasonal produce with Sam Redfern, localchef and event promoter. For more detailsvisit www.cheltenhamconnect.co.uk oremail [email protected] JULYBREWIN DOLPHIN CHELTENHAMCRICKET FESTIVAL

Cheltenham’s longest running cricketfestival will again be held in the idyllicgrounds. With the huge success of lastyears’ festival attracting crowds of over25,000 this years’ festival plans to be biggerand better. To purchase tickets visitwww.gloscricket.co.uk.12 JULYJIM RAMSEYLive music at The Apple Tree,Woodmancote, Bishops Cleeve,Cheltenham, 9pm.

23 JUNE-22 JULYART IN THE PARK INCHELTENHAMA spectacular display of art work fromconnoisseurs around the country is takingplace in the Imperial Gardens inMontpellier. Come and grab a bargain andbrowse the fantastic masterpieces on show.From 10am, free of charge. For moreinformation, call 01242 243673.1 JULYCHELTENHAM’S RACE FOR LIFE

Ladies, let’s walk, jog or run CancerResearch UK’s Race for Life 2012 to helpmore of them survive. In 2012 we wantmore women, raising more money formore triumphs against cancer. Take part foryou, for a loved one, for everyone affectedby cancer and enter Cheltenham’s Race forLife events at the Racecourse, Either 5k at11am or 10k at 2.30pm now at:raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org or call on0871 641 111. If you’d like to help further– perhaps by volunteering on the day forsupport duties (men included) please visitwww.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/support-race-for-life or [email protected] MATTHEWSLive music at the Rising Sun Hotel, CleeveHill, Cheltenham, 9pm.4-15 JULYCHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVALHuge summer celebration of live classicalmusic. Events range from free familyworkshops, young artists projects andperformances from well-knowncomposers. Events take place in a variety ofvenues from the Town Hall, Pump Rooms,local churches and Everyman Theatre.Ticket prices vary for each event so visitwww.cheltenhamfestivals.com to book.5 JULYDON’T DO DATING – DRINKSAND NIBBLESOur monthly meet up. Socialise with greatnew friends and enjoy the fab atmosphere!8pm, £10 inc. drink & light buffet.Lansdown Bar, Cheltenham GL50 2LG.Don’t Do Dating 07952 948437www.dont-do-dating.co.uk www.dont-do-dating.co.uk

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Raising money for charityOrchestrating the festival is hard work, but a labourof love for Paul, festival organiser Jojo and the team atCafé René. But it’s all worth it – the crew delight in theincredibly positive effects the Festival brings in avariety of ways. First and foremost the festival givesterrific pleasure to all who attend – great entertainersperforming great music. It’s brilliant for Gloucester that thisevent has become a ‘must’ for music lovers – it really helps putour City ‘on the map’. Drawing thousands of visitors to Gloucesterover the week is welcome news for local hotels, pubs, restaurantsand other businesses who realise the benefits of the influx. And, ofequal importance, ‘much needed’ cash is raised for charity.This year the chosen charity is Macmillan Cancer Support. The crew are hopingto surpass last year’s total of just over £2,000 raised for Sue Ryder Care.Along with the musical entertainment visitors can enjoy BBQs, pig roast and a RealAle & Cider Festival too. Café René present an artist/band each week night prior tothe free legendary spectacle of the outdoor stage on Greyfriars Green bringing thefestival to a fantastic finalé!

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13 JULYDON’T DO DATING – INDIAN DINNERJoin us for a tasty Indian meal packed withspices & delights from the East at the BaltiWalla on Bath Road. Bring your own drink,friends and make new ones too! (Parkingbehind NatWest Bank in car park).7.30pm, £20. GL53 7LT. Don’t Do Dating07952 948437 www.dont-do-dating.co.ukwww.dont-do-dating.co.ukKIM CYPHER QUARTETLive music at Evening in the Garden, theExmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham.14 JULYPIED PIPER JUNIOR AQUATHLONHelp raise some money for charity andhave a splash at Sandford Parks Lido.Children from ages 8 to 16 will beswimming in aid of The Pied Piper Appealand Sandford Parks Lido. To register, visitsandfordparkslido.org.uk. Entry is from8am to 11am and admission is £18. Formore information telephone 01242524430.14 JULYOTIS MACK & THE TUBBY BLUESTERSLive music at the Bayshill, St GeorgesStreet, Cheltenham, 9pm.GLOBAL DANCE FESTIVALDance your way down to the Brewery andhelps raise funds for Make A Wish UK inthe fourth annual dance festival, featuring avariety of talented dancers and musicians.Take part in workshops and competitionsand join in dances from Salsa to Merengue,under the guidance of Salsa Del Sol. From1pm-7.30pm.

14-15 JULYTEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVALOver the festival weekend thousands of re-enactors will travel from around the worldto help re-create the Battle of Tewkesburyof 1471. Discover how ordinary soldiersand their families lived and visit KingEdward in this sumptuous camp. Browsethe medieval market and sample a widerange of beers and meads. Visitwww.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org.15 JULYBRYN THOMASLive music at the Rising Sun Hotel, CleeveHill, Cheltenham. 9pm.GLOUCESTER HEARTY OLYMPICSFamily fun day featuring teams competing inwacky old skool races such as egg & spoon,water relay, sack, plus bouncy castle, stalls,facepainting & more for family, friends &spectators. In aid of the British HeartFoundation. Walls Social Club, HammondWay, Barnwood. Free. JTTevents – 07712433978 [email protected]/whats-on17-21 JULY

‘THE RIVALS’The Rococo Players present “The Rivals”,Sheridan’s classic comedy of love anddeception. The Rococo Gardens, Painswick,Tuesday 17th-Saturday 21st July, 7.30pm.The Garden opens at 6pm for picnics on thelawn. Tickets: £15 covered seating, £10uncovered (concessions available) – onlinewww.rococoplayers.co.uk or [email protected]. 07518 574711.

18 JULYDON’T DO DATING – FANCY CINEMACome along to the Screening Roomswhere we will enjoy large comfy seating,seat service & elegant surroundings as weare entertained by a recent film release(film to be chosen closer to the time). Timetbc, £19.50. The Brewery, Cheltenham,GL50 4EF. Don’t Do Dating 07952948437 www.dont-do-dating.co.ukwww.dont-do-dating.co.uk18-21 JULYTHE SOUND OF MUSICThe hills of Gloucestershire will soon bealive with the sound of music asPromenade Productions present theRodgers and Hammerstein hit musical.Tickets available from Showcase (01242224144) £9-£14 (Concessions available).7.30pm (Saturday Matinee 2.30pm). TheBacon Theatre, Hatherley Road,Cheltenham GL51 6HE.19 JULYEMILY J NEWLive at The Apple Tree, Woodmancote,Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. 9pm.20 JULYTHE WANTEDThe pop sensation The Wanted have justannounced their date at WestonbirtArboretum. Tickets are £27.50. ForestryCommission box office 03000 680400 orbuy on www.forestry.gov.uk.PIAZZA ITALIAN FOOD MARKETThe real Italian food market, 9am to 4pmat Tewkesbury Spring Gardens car park.


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20 JULYSIONELLE MALLONLive music at St Pauls Tavern, St Pauls Road,Cheltenham, 9pm.RICK & NEILLive music at the Royal George, Birdlip,Cheltenham, 9pm.21 JULYRAMRODSLive music at Albion House, North Street,Cheltenham, 8.45pm. Small charge.22 JULYSTEPS

The pop phenomenon have announcedthey will be bringing their reunion tour toWestonbirt Arboretum this summer.Tickets £36 and are available from ForestryCommission box office 03000 680400 orbuy on www.forestry.gov.uk.GREG WINTERSLive music at the Rising Sun, Cleeve Hill,Cheltenham. 9pm.

23-29 JULYCAFÉ RENÉPRESENTS:RHYTHM ANDBLUESFESTIVALFeaturing PerryFoster, SteveWalwyn, FatDigester, IndigoKings, Babajack,Paul Lamb and theKing Snakes andBig Boy Bloater!With more acts to beannounced. Outsidestage Sat/Sun with three bars,BBQ and Pig Roast. This is afree event but charityfundraising will take place throughout theweek. Watch this space!! Café Rene. 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.25 JULYDUTCH LEWIS BROADBANDLive music at Theoc House, The Cross,Tewkesbury, 8-11pm.TEWKESBURY HERITAGE CENTREPRESENTS PUPPETS IN ACTIONCome along and learn how to make apuppet, choose from finger puppets, sockpuppets, pop up puppets and puppets withdangly arms and legs. 10am-1pm. Formore details or to buy tickets visitwww.outofthehat.or 01684 855040. Allchildren must be accompanied by an adult.Tewkesbury Heritage Centre, Tewkesbury.

ILLYRIA: HENRY VThe gripping tale of a naive king who leadsa small army into battle against the mightyFrench battalions, only to return home tothe greatest challenge of all – the conquestof Princess Catherine’s heart. A romanticyet comical performance by award-winningIllyria, full of patriotism and poetry. Ticketsfrom the Box Office (01242 258002) £11-£13, 7.30pm. The Bacon Theatre,Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE.“ME TIME”Ladies eve (every last Wednesday of themonth): A glass of something fruity, a comfyseat overlooking gardens & lake – totalrelaxation and you deserve it!! Hear tips,advice & see demos from 3 local experts inpampering, beauty, crafts & more, followedby tasters & great girly conversation.7.30pm at the Cheltenham Park Hotel,Charlton Kings, £10 (limited numbers).JTTevents – 07712 [email protected]/whats-on

26 JULYRUMPLESTILTSKINA fun filled show telling the story of abaker’s daughter who has the gift ofspinning straw into pure gold, and gains thehelp of the magical Rumplestiltskin. Withclap-along songs and fantastic audienceparticipation this show is sure to entertainthe whole family. Tickets available from theBox Office (01684 295074 or [email protected]) £7, 2.30pm. TheRoses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury,Glos, GL20 5NX.


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27 JULYOLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY

A magnificent celebration showcasing thebest of Great Britain, featuring a parade ofall competing nations and the entrance ofthe Olympic Flame, which will ignite theCauldron and declare the start of theOlympic Games.SAX N AXELive music at the Royal George, Birdlip,Cheltenham. 9pm.28 JULYTWELFTH NIGHTAn energetic comedy telling the tale of alove triangle that arises between a Duke, awidowed Duchess and a young lady posingas a young man. With much confusion andhilarity, the Festival Players present theirbrilliant take on the Shakespeare classic.Tickets available from the Box Office

(01242 258002) £11-£13, 7.30pm. TheBacon Theatre, Hatherley Road,Cheltenham GL51 6HE.JOE GREEN – STREET FESTIVAL13 great bands, live music at St PaulsTavern, St Pauls Road, Cheltenham.29 JULYDON’T DO DATING – COUNTRYWALK AND LUNCHOne of our regular countryside ramblingmornings. Meet in a pub car park, enjoy a3-4 mile walk around the Cotswolds(reasonable pace, wear appropriatefootwear), then return for a drink and/orlunch (optional). See website or call fordetails. £6. Dogs welcome. Don’t DoDating 07952 948437 www.dont-do-dating.co.uk www.dont-do-dating.co.uk31 JULYNORWOOD JAM SESSIONAll musicians and singers welcome. TheNorwood, Bath Road. 9-11pm.1 AUGUSTTEWKESBURY HERITAGE CENTREPRESENTS ANIMAL ANTICSAll things fun with jungle animals – makehama bead pictures, silhouette pictures,mask making and mobiles – see who cando the biggest roar. For more details or tobuy tickets visit www.outofthehat.or 01684855040. 10am-1pm. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. TewkesburyHeritage Centre, Tewkesbury.NATIONAL PLAY DAY AT PITTVILLECelebrate children’s right to play by joiningthe thousands of children getting involved

in National Play Day activities around thecountry. From donkey rides to arts andcrafts, and of course traditional facepainting, this is a fun day out for toddlers toyoung teens. From 11am to 4pm,wristbands cost £2 per child and under 4senter for free. 01242 774408.2 AUGUSTRICK CHASELive music at The Apple Tree,Woodmancote, Bishops Cleeve.2-5 AUGUSTCHELTENHAMBALLROOM ANDLATIN DANCEFESTIVALHosted by CheltenhamTown Hall ManagerGary Nejrup this fun-filled festival boasts aspectrum of danceevents for beginnersand intermediariesto those daring totackle the moreadvanceddances. Salsa,FreestyleCeroc and evening balls all contribute tothis exciting and entertaining festival. Timesand ticket prices vary per specific event,while a weekend ticket is £52 (includes a£10 saving). For more information as towhich event takes place on which day,please visit cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk,email [email protected] ortelephone 0844 576 2210.


Open-air TheatreFestival 2012

01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.ukThe Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Shelburne Road, Dean Close School, Cheltenham, GL51 6HEGates open 1½ hours before each performance for picnics. Please bring low backed seating

Sunday 22nd July - Saturday 4th AugustSun 22nd July at 7.30pmPhilomusica

ACapital Celebration

Tues 24th July at 9.15pm

Grease [PG]Thurs 26th July at 7.30pmThePickwickPapers

Wed 25th July at 7.30pm

Henry V

Sat 4th August at 7.30pm

Jazz on aSummer’s Evening

Sat 28th July at 7.30pm

TwelfthNightTues 31st July at 9.15pm

My Week WithMarilyn [15]

Fri 3rd August at 7.00pm

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Sun 29th July at 5.00pmThe Owl WhoWasAfraid of the DarkWed 1st August at 7.30pm

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As part of the Open-airTheatre Festival 2012,the acclaimed theatrecompany HeartbreakProductions make awelcome return toCheltenham’s charmingTuckwell Amphitheatrewith an entertainingproduction of the family favourite The Railway Children, onFriday 3rd August. Wrapped in a blanket of nostalgia,Heartbreak’s award-winning adaptation delivers the heart andsoul of this timeless classic which will be suitable for all ages.For Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis their gentle Edwardian lifestyleis about to be turned upside down. Mysteriously separatedfrom their father, Bobbie and her family relocate to Yorkshire,they set about establishing themselves and making friends inthe village. With inspirational storytelling and uplifting music,this tender production guarantees to have the whole familyup on their feet and cheering.Gates open an hour and a half before the show for picnics

in the outdoor venue. Please bring low-backed seating andcome prepared for all weathers. Tickets cost just £13.00 or£11.00 for concessions or £40.00 for a family of four and areavailable from the Bacon Theatre box office on 01242 258002or via www.bacontheatre.co.uk.To enter our draw for free tickets, just send your name,address and telephone number to Railway Children Draw,The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham GL539QS. Closing date Thursday 12th July 2012.

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Children are invited to dress up, bring anyteddy along for his or her “wellness” check andwe will diagnose, bandage and check over all of

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We will fly ‘Bill’ and ‘Bong’ the Kookaburras at noon for thechildren. This is yet another lovely Bijoux event designed by parkowner Melanie Meigh.

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They sing about ‘Rocking All Over The World’ and now they areon their way to Eastnor Castle! Status Quo arrive at the Castlefor a night to remember when Messrs Parfitt and Rossi & Co. willrock the castle with their very own brand of rock & roll onSaturday 28th July.

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Down....the list goes on – and you’ll hear them all at EastnorCastle. In total they have recorded 64 British hit singles - morethan any other band - 22 of which have hit the Top Ten. The firsthit was Pictures of Matchstick Men which reached Number 7 inJanuary 1968. In addition they have had 31 hit albums on theAlbum Charts, more than any band except The Rolling Stones.Experiencing a Quo concert is definitely on the ‘To Do’ list and

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Heartbreak Productions brings you thisinspirational story of three children who areforced to move house when they aremysteriously separated from their father.They find amusement in watching the trainson the nearby railway, and make friends inthe village.This award-winning adaptationof the timeless classic delivers a heart-feltperformance that will have the wholefamily cheering. Tickets available from theBox Office (01242 258002) £11-£13,7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road,Cheltenham GL51 6HE3 AUGUSTREVUELive music at the Royal George, Birdlip,Cheltenham. 9pm.4 AUGUSTPETER GILL AND FRIENDS: JAZZON A SUMMER’S EVENINGJoin pianist and vocalist Peter Gill andfriends for an evening of jazz, blues andboogie, finished with a fantastic fireworkfinale. Tickets available from the Box Office(01242 258002) £15, 7.30pm. The BaconTheatre, Hatherley Road, CheltenhamGL51 6HE.5 AUGUSTFOLK SESSIONLive music at the Yew Tree, Conderton.9pm.8 AUGUSTBEASTY BUGS AND BEAUTIFULBUTTERFLIESCreate a sunbathing lizard or a colourfulbutterfly – let your imagination run wildwith this crawly craft session. For more

details or to buy tickets visitwww.outofthehat.or 01684 855040.10am-1pm. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. TewkesburyHeritage Centre, Tewkesbury.9 AUGUSTPAUL SIXTUSLive music at The Apple Tree,Woodmancote, Bishops Cleeve. 9pm.10 and 17 AUGUSTBAT EVENINGWander around the grounds of SlimbridgeWetlands Centre with bat detectors andlisten and watch out for the tiny bats.Wardens will be on hand to take you to thebest locations and identify the bats you find.Friday 10th and Friday 17th August,7.30pm. Cost £12. Must pre-book on01453 891223 or [email protected] AUGUSTOLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONYThis marks the achievements of theathletes in the Games and includes thehandover from London to Rio de Janeiro,who will host the 2016 Olympic Games.The Olympic Flame will be extinguished,signalling the end of the Games.

15 AUGUSTSWORDS AND CROWNSHave lots of fun making yourself a sword orcrown – use sparkle galore to compare tothe crown jewels in this Diamond Jubileeyear. For more details or to buy tickets visitwww.outofthehat.or 01684 855040.10am-1pm. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. TewkesburyHeritage Centre, Tewkesbury.22 AUGUSTWONDERFUL WEAVINGChoose from finger weaving, weaving withpaper and wool, basket making andcardboard loom weaving. For more detailsor to buy tickets visit www.outofthehat.or01684 855040. 10am-1pm. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.Tewkesbury Heritage Centre, Tewkesbury.26 SEPTEMBERDANCE MY WAY DANCE CLASSESLearn to ballroom dance this autumn withPat Anslow’s Dance My Way. New Classesstart on Thursday 6th September at StEdwards School, Cirencester Road,Cheltenham. For more information aboutjoining a class please call 07789 974 866 oremail [email protected].

17-19 AUGUSTDAY OUT WITH THOMASThomas the Tank Engine steamsinto the Forest of Dean to cheersall round, though the FatController still has to beconvinced. Thomas has donesome daft things over the years.His whistle stuck and his fire wasput out to stop it, a big fish stuck inhis tank, he ran out of water andhe ran out of coal. You name it, it’shappened to Thomas. However,the Dean Forest Railway will havea job to brick him up in a tunnel, as there are now none in the Forest! These will be fulldays of simple entertainment in a remarkable environment and good value for money!The railway’s gift shop at Norchard possibly has the largest range of Thomas the TankEngine themed gifts in the South West and Wales. An extensive range of railway DVDsand books, calendars, cards, jigsaws, games and other items suitable for all the family.There’s a mail order service too. Please call the shop on 01594 845840. To bookonline visit www.deanforestrailway.co.uk – prices: adult £14, child £8, family ticket £44.


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MONTHLY EVENTSLAST TUESDAYNORWOOD JAM SESSIONJam Band to play with. Rock, pop, blues jazz, guitars, drums, sax, keyboard etc. Allmusicians/singers welcome. 9-11pm. The Norwood, Bath Road, Cheltenham.Free.FIRST WEDNESDAYACOUSTIC JAM SESSION9-11pm. The Norwood Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham. Free.SECOND WEDNESDAYBEX, FRANKS AND FRIENDS8.30, Bayshill Inn, 85 St Georges Street, CheltenhamFOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSIONYew Tree, CondertonTHIRD WEDNESDAYBAYSHILL INN JAM SESSIONJam Band to play with. Rock, pop, blues, jazz. All musicians/singers welcome. 9pm.FOURTH WEDNESDAYBEX, FRANKS AND FRIENDSAll welcome to come and join in 8.30, Bayshill Inn, 85 St Georges Street,CheltenhamLAST FRIDAYLIVE @ THE LANSDOWN:Treat yourself to a variety of some of Gloucestershire’s best talent featuring magic,comedy, circus, music and so much more. £7.50. Doors open at 7pm, show startsat 8pm. The place to be the last Friday of every month! More info – 01242522700. www.jttevents.co.ukFOURTH SATURDAYSOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN DANCEEveryone welcome to a fun and friendly dance evening featuring all Ballroom andLatin styles including Argentine Tango and Salsa. From 7.30-10.30pm. £6pp. TheWheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP. ContactDancewithDeb on 07760 763967.MONDAY-FRIDAYWALKING ON THE MOONAnyone can do it, young or old. Fitness walking exercise to music, any fitness level.News classes starting now daily for tummy, circuit and spinning.Only £4 per class. No membership fee. Cheltenham Film & Photographic Studios,Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN. To book: 07982 061307 or email:fitness@walkingonthemoon,co.uk. www.walkingonthemoon.co.uk

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Saturday 14 July, 1pm-7pmPut on your dancing shoes ready for a Global Dance Festival raising donations for MakeA Wish UK on Saturday 14th July, 1pm - 7.30pm. The Brewery will be alive with music,this festival is fun for all the family!

The dance festival is in its fourth year and promises to bethe best yet. Featuring a range of global live music andtalented dancers, the day will showcase an excitingand energetic array of dance styles from across theworld. Come along to watch the talent, enjoy themusic and get the chance to take part in workshopsthroughout the day. Kids can join in the fun too withworkshops, competitions and a bouncy castle!Under the Guidance of DJ and dance teacher Thomas Melendezfrom Salsa Del Sol you can join in and move to the beat of the bestof Latin music including Salsa, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Zumba, Kizomba,Samba, Merengue, Cuban La Rueda and Bachata.Manny Masih from BBC Radio Gloucestershire will be presentingthe day and encouraging everyone to take part! There will also bespectacular performances from the Salsa del Sol Dance Team, belly

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phone: John on 01242 576650email: [email protected]

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& Service• Power Flushing

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Boden Fire & Security offer a highly qualified and dedicated team of Fire and SecuritySystemSpecialists who can design, supply, install, commission andmaintain all typesof Fire, Emergency Lighting and Security Systems to the latest British Standards.We are able to take over and maintain existing security and fire systems.

Our expertise covers:Residential, Commercial Sector

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Hospitals, Recreation and Public Places

Nick BurtonCarpenter

[email protected]

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t 01452 347929e [email protected]

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Telephone: 01242 244856Email: [email protected]

6 Manor Park Business Centre, Mackenzie Way,Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9TX

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Roger Downes FCA is a director of Andorran

The last 12 months have not been great for a lotof household names on the High Street,with Clinton Cards, Habitat, Peacocks andAlliedCarpets amongst those companies enteringadministration. Interestingly they representcompletely different sectors, making it difficult toidentify which sector seems to be struggling most.But struggling they most certainly are, with theexception largely of food stores, which are in theʻhave to buyʼ category, in so much as we all stillneed to buy food, whatever money we have at ourdisposal. Besides which, most of these stores areout of town now; food retail long since left the HighStreet.No, itʼs the ʻnice to buyʼ stores that are at greatestrisk. Not even a household brand is guaranteedsurvival or success. Just ask the aforementionedcompanies.There are many factors contributing to theproblems. Some of them are obvious – we are allaware of the move towards internet shopping andthere are no signs of let up in the levels of businessrates. Quarterly rent payments fall due again atthis time of year, when those stores that arestruggling with cash flow have to determinewhether or not to commit to another threemonthsʼ trading.The Government would have us spend, but dothey really provide tangible incentives for us to doso? And then thereʼs the thorny question of howwe can spend what we maybe havenʼt got.No itʼs not an easy time to be in the retail sectorand the likelihood is that further business failureswill happen in the next 12 months as well.

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Plumb It Plumbing & Heating Services is afamily run, Cheltenham based company thathas built its customer base on good oldfashioned service, value and reliability.

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on Worcester Bosch

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Pressure washingWE UNBLOCKANYTHING!

Tel: 01242 255 600Mob: 07799 814 556Mr Dennis Powell


Thanks to all who took part in our June competitions andcongratulations to the winners:Promenade Productions – Pair of tickets to seeSound of Music – Jackie Rendell of Swindon Street andEmme Kent of Hatherley Lane.Cheltenham Cricket Festival – Family ticket – MrM J MacKenzie of The Lanes.Bacon Theatre – Pair of tickets to see Warhorse –Mrs Singer of Charlton Kings, Bridget Groom of BishopsCleeve and Louise Davies of Charlton Kings.Gloucester Rugby Club – Pair of tickets to TomJones in concert – Ruth Joyce of Norwood Street.

COMPETITION WINNERS


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Caring for yourpets when youcan’t.01242 70051307817 857366

www.pawsprofessionalpetcare.co.uk

We are a local, Brockworth, Gloucester based companyoffering quality, reliable, consistent care in your home by

trained committed carers who undergo enhanced CRB checksCare at home, without leaving home

� Full time live-in care� Personal care – washing, bathing/showering, cooking� Light household tasks – cleaning, washing, ironing� Respite care� Shopping, accompanying to appointments

We welcome further enquiries or your questionsplease ring Jenny Mills or Catherine White

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Rojene Live-in Care Ltd, 2 Mostham Place,Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4BA

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GloucestershireConstabularyPeople First Policing

Gloucestershire ConstabularyNon-Emergency Number

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Burglaryrate down

It’s been a while since I lastwrote and, hopefully, by thetime you read this Englishfootball will not have been aflop, the Olympics will be arip roaring success and oursummer of Great Britishnesswill keep the feel good factorgoing – although the summerlooks like it’s ‘all in’ alreadyand the rivers of rain keepcoming.Your local policing team’s

drive to reduce crime is well into our new year andinitial observations from the turn of the year look good.Crime is down locally by a quarter compared to lastyear with Operation SPA having a positive effect on thedisturbing burglary rate with plenty of thieves locked upwho are hopefully enjoying their little trips to theexercise yard.Because we have now broken the back of the burglaryproblem we now have the opportunity to concentratemore on the various parts of our crime reduction planunder SPA, that is helping victims, targeting offenders, andpatrolling intelligently in locations at relevant times. Thiscreates opportunities to catch the offenders who are stillout there, the targets now being push bikes and theft fromunlocked cars. As is probably quite clear to most people,catching a thief in the early hours who is trying car doorhandles for opportunist thieving is about as easy as catchingan anaconda in the swamplands of South America; but bytrying to second guess where these offences will be andtargeting the people who we believe are committing theoffences we can make our own luck.

We also have some secret weapons in our armourybut they will remain as secret and as precious as a pair ofaces in your hand when playing poker.You may have heard that we have a new Chief

Constable and that we will soon be having aCommissioner. These changes can sometimes lead tochanges at the front end but I am confident that yourlocal policing team will continue to deliver a first classservice and will continue to keep you safe from harm.Lets hope the feel good factor stays with us and have anice summer. And remember to keep them doorslocked!

Tim WaterhouseCheltenham South LPT.

Inspector




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Tel: 01452 415 057

Email: [email protected]

or visit our website: www.deanwoodlodge.co.uk

Deanwood Lodge Church Road, Maisemore Gloucestershire GL2 8HB

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