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ContentsDelicious Dishes 5Food & Entertainment 5Leader’s Life 6Vouchers 6Health & Beauty 10What’s On 11Live at Kingsholm 17Cover Story 20-21Homes & Gardens 22In the Garden 31Professional Services 35Money Matters 35People First Policing 37Did You Know? 38Index of Advertisers 38Competition Winners/Rules 38Competitions 14,15,17 & 19

Our front cover features former Bath, England and BritishLions prop forward Gareth Chilcott who recently movedhis ‘sports tours’ company, Venatour, to offices atGloucestershire Airport, Staverton. While they specialise inrugby, cricket and golf events, they can help with all yourtravel, accommodation and ticket needs for a wide varietyof events – see centre pages.

On page 6, council leader Paul James is delighted toreport on Gloucester’s successful bid to be a ‘Host City’for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Numerous people andorganisations were involved in the process, so well done toall of you who played a part in putting Kingsholm andGloucester on the world stage.

On the subject of Kingsholm, some tickets are stillavailable (if you’re quick) for the McFly and Ronan Keatingconcerts on 13th & 14th June respectively. There’s twotickets for the McFly gig up for grabs in Gloucester Rugby’scompetition – see page 17.

If you prefer music from the 80s, Rick Astley, Tony Hadleyand Go West are performing at Eastnor Castle in July – orthere’s a whole weekend of entertainment at the LintonFestival, featuring 16 current international and UK artists.We’ve got tickets to be won for these events too!

For the little ones, why not take a trip to Prinknash Bird& Deer Park to see their new arrivals? As well as being ableto meet all the usual tame and friendly characters, the newfeathered arrivals from Slimbridge are joined by twoadorable kids – young Pygmy Goats ‘Dolly’ and ‘SnowFlake’ – see page 18.

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The Local Answer Limited has a fantastic opportunity for a Business AdministrationApprentice to be involved in a wide range of company activities. You will be joininga young, dynamic organisation that has already become the largest distributor offree local monthly publications in Cheltenham and Gloucester.The company has grown considerably over its 4 years of trading and your involvement will help structurefuture growth – assisting the development and creation of more senior opportunities throughout thecompany, including an opportunity for you to progress into Administration Management.As an apprentice, initially you will undertake the clerical and administrative duties to support the company’sdepartments, including:

• To provide general support – including answering the telephone, taking messages, dealing withenquiries, booking forms, filing and photocopying.

• To generate, distribute and maintain records of Sales, Marketing, Production and Human Resourceactivity – including daily, monthly and annual sales reports; advertisement bookings, letters, contractsand payment documentation; maintenance of artwork documentation system; assisting with marketingplans; and employee review procedures.

• To provide day to day basic advice on administrative matters to managers and employees.• Create ‘Operating Guides’ for all systems covered.• Inputting data to spreadsheet and recording systems.• Learn and operate bespoke publishing computer software and systems.• To ensure that any necessary clerical and administrative processes, which support the company

activities, are carried out effectively in order to help the company meet its objectives.We will help to develop you as quickly as possible in order for you to become a key member of the team –your success will be an integral part of the company’s future expansion plans as we complete our coverage ofGloucestershire. We will expect you to initially possess the following:Skills: Competence in IT systems (including Word and Excel), excellent communication skills, and the ability toprioritise and meet deadlines.Qualifications: ‘GCSE B Grade’ or higher in both ‘Mathematics’ and ‘English Language’.Personal: Strong work ethic – desire to take control and accountability. Honest,reliable, logical, conscientious and keen to learn. Good interpersonal skills.

Salary: Year One: £9,750 per annum Year Two: £ National Minimum WageHours: 37.5 hours/week – 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri. Holidays: 20 days/annum + Bank Holidays

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Stuffed PorkTenderloinsIngredients (Serves 6): 25g/1oz butter; 1 onion, finelychopped; 1tbsp freshly chopped thyme; Grated zest ofhalf an orange; 50g/2oz fresh white breadcrumbs; 2pork tenderloins; 2 tbsp olive oil; 200ml/7 fl oz hotchicken stock; 50ml/2 fl oz red wine.

Method:1 Melt butter in a pan, add the onion and cook for 3-4

minutes until soft. Add the thyme and zest and cook fora further minute. Add the breadcrumbs, stir and season.Cool. Preheat oven to 190C, 170C fan, Gas mark 5.

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4 Remove pork, cover with foil and put aside. Add stockand wine to the tin and bring to the boil, scrapingsediment from the base. Season and simmer for 5-6minutes until syrupy. Slice the pork and serve withmashed potato, carrots and sauce.

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Itʼs not often that news is greeted with a universally positiveresponse, but thatʼs what seems to have happened followingthe announcement that Gloucester will be a ʻHost Cityʼ forthe Rugby World Cup 2015. The Kingsholm Stadium will behome to four matches, with teams including Scotland, Tonga,Argentina and America on view.The announcement came after a year of work between theCity Council and Gloucester Rugby, with help from manyexternal partners. It all started with a phone call to me fromformer Gloucester Rugby MD Ken Nottage and continuedwith support from his successors Chris Ferguson andStephen Vaughan.The Rugby World Cup is thethird biggest global sporting eventand has a worldwide audience ofover 4.2 billion people. To be partof such an occasion is a greatopportunity for the city and givesus a real chance to put Gloucesterwell and truly on the map.Being a Host City isnʼt just about playing a few matches atKingsholm. We are required to create a “fanzone” – with a bigscreen where people can watch the matches (not just thosebeing played in Gloucester). We will be dressing the city withbanners and the like, and putting on some events, so peoplehere will know there really is something special going on.Kingsholm and Exeterʼs Sandy Park ground were the onlyclub rugby stadia to make it to the final list – something weshould be very proud of. As well as the strong partnershipbetween the City Council and the Rugby Club, thepassionate support from Gloucester fans undoubtedly playeda part in the success of the bid, as did letters from playerspast and present like Mike Tindall, Mike Teague and PhilVickery, the supportersʼ organisation KSM, Lord LieutenantJanet Trotter, City MP Richard Graham and many others.Iʼm keen that the whole city should feel involved in thisevent, that there should be a real legacy from it and that wemaximise the benefits for the people and businesses ofGloucester. A lot of hard work lies ahead to deliver this eventsuccessfully, but Iʼm confident we can and will – and, likemany people in the city, Iʼm very excited about it!

Leader’s Lifewith Councillor Paul James

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singers. As old grudges threaten toundermine past glories and theatricaltemperaments play havoc with therehearsal schedule for their annual concert,it becomes apparent that having four of thefinest singers in English operatic historyunder one roof offers no guarantee thatthe show will go on. 7.45pm. £6 (£5).01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.4-8 JUNERUDDYGORE

Presented by The Cotswold Savoyards, thisis Gilbert & Sullivan’s spookiest show and isa hilarious send-up of a Victorianmelodrama. 7.30pm and 2pm Sat matinee.Everyman Theatre, Regent Street,Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. Box office:01242 572573www.everymantheatre.org.uk.4-9 JUNECHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVALThe eleventh Cheltenham Science Festivalpromises to be as diverse as ever, exploringeverything from DNA and frontiermedicine to comets and the humble cup oftea. Guest speakers – Physicist Peter Higgs,Africa Eye to Eye series producer JamesHoneyborne, Maurice Saatchi, DaraO’Briain. Box office: 0844 880 8094.5 JUNEKRISTY GALLACHERSolo acoustic live music at Café René,31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. From 9pm, free entry before11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.7 JUNESWIFT MANOUVERAlternative reggae live music at Café René,31 Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. From 9pm, free entry before11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.8 JUNEFUNDRAISING AUCTIONUpton St Leonard’s Church invite you to afundraising auction at the Primary School.

Doors open 6.30pm, auction commences7pm. Bring your own supper andrefreshments. Auction lots: spa days, golfpasses, wine tasting, restaurant vouchers &more. Raffle: supermarket gift cards, wine,chocolates and more.8-9 JUNECANOE & BUSHCRAFT COURSEExplore the River Wye at various sitesalong the valley. The course will includesafe cutting techniques, fire production,campfire cookery, natural navigation andmuch more. Course duration 2 or 3 days,fully catered. £135 per person.www.forest-bushcraft.co.uk9 JUNEOPEN GARDENSBeautiful cottage gardens open in aid ofCheltenham Animal Shelter and RSPCA.12-5pm. Limbrick Cottage, Waterlane,near Oakridge, Stroud GL6 7PN. 01452770505. Parking available.10-16 JUNETHE BREWERY’S BURGER FESTIVALDuring the week leading up to Father’sDay many of The Brewery’s restaurantswill offer exclusive deals on burgers.Henrietta Street, Cheltenham GL50 4FA.Details: thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk.11-15 JUNECHARLEY’S AUNTA madcap comedy presented by acclaimedtheatre company Creative Cow. EverymanTheatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.12 JUNEOUI LEGIONNAIRESBritish new wave indie live music at CaféRené, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester.01452 309340. From 9pm, free entrybefore 11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.14 JUNEKARLA MILTON COLLECTIVEGroove, funk and soul live music at CaféRené, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester.01452 309340. From 9pm, free entrybefore 11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.15 JUNEFESTIVE DAY AND FETEJubilee celebrations for Matson Churchmarking 50 years since the first Mass wassaid at St Augustine’s in Matson. The Fetetakes place in the Parish Hall. Refreshmentsare available throughout the day and therewill be a variety of stalls, a children’s quiz, aFairtrade stall, guided tours, displays aboutparish history and activities in the parish, aswell as live music throughout the day. 11-3pm. The church is situated in MatsonLane, just off Painswick Road (GL4 6DT).

MAY-END OF SEPTEMBERLAND ROVER SAFARIEvery weekend, weather permitting from11am-2pm, every day during schoolholidays at 2pm. Go out into the reservewith an expert warden and enjoy views ofthe wild birds that live on the banks of theSevern. Book tours on arrival at the centre.Adults £5 children £3. Slimbridge WWT,GL2 7BT. 01453 891223.31 MAY-2 JUNEWYCHWOOD MUSIC FESTIVALThe ninth Wychwood Festival promisesmusic, workshops, comedy, poetry,cinema, children’s literature festival, realales, great food, headphone disco, healinggardens, sculpture garden and idylliccamping. Featuring many amazing artistsincluding Soul II Soul, Toploader and TheHuman League. Cheltenham Racecourse.01993 772580. wychwoodfestival.com.31 MAY-10 JUNESEVERNSIDE SUMMER FESTIVALSet in the villages of Frampton, Framilode,Fretherne, Saul and Arlingham, this friendlylocal festival has something for everyone:music, art, craft, drama and sport.Exhibitions of country crafts, art and flowerscan be found in the beautiful historicchurches and halls. Expect to find Morrisdancing, boules tournaments, and willowweaving. Visit the archive of villagephotographs. Bach’s cello suites and theGloucester Cathedral choir at Evensong.Further information tel. 01452 742195 orgo online at www.stmarys-framptononsevern.org.uk3-16 JUNEDUCKERY TOUR AT SLIMBRIDGEDaily duckery tour bookable on arrival atthe centre, first come first servedbasis.12.30pm Price included in admission,free to members. WWT, Slimbridge GL27BT. 01453 891223.4 JUNEQUARTET [12A]

This wickedly comic British film featuresMaggie Smith, Pauline Collins, BillyConnelly and Tom Courtenay as theresidents of a home for retired opera

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16 JUNEFATHER’S DAY CARVERYDelicious 3 course carvery Father’s Daymeal in the Dearman’s restaurant, BowdenHall, Bondend Lane, Upton St LeonardsGL4 8ED. 0844 815 9077. £17.50,Children £10. Includes a gift for Dad!3 COUNTIES CYCLE RIDEIn aid of LINC. Two routes starting fromTewkesbury Rugby Club – a 64km routethrough Eastnor, Upton and Tewkesbury,or a 32km route through Bushley to Uptonon Severn. £10 adult, £5 child. Forms fromwww.lincfund.org.uk or 0300 422 4422.This is a ride not a race.17-22 JUNELESS THAN KIND

A lost Terence Rattigan classic starringWilliam Gaminara (Silent Witness) and SueHolderness (Only Fools and Horses). Alsostarring Charlie Hamblett who played the

young Laurie Lee in the Everyman’s ownproduction of Cider with Rosie. EverymanTheatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.18 JUNELES MISÉRABLES [12A]

In 19th Century France, ex-convict JeanValjean is hunted by the ruthless policemanJavert for decades after breaking parole. Ina turn of events, Valjean agrees to care forfactory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette,and the fateful decision changes their livesforever. This is the eagerly awaited filmadaptation of the well-loved musical.Breath-taking performances from the likesof Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, AnneHathaway and Amanda Seyfried. 7.45pm.£6 (£5). Box Office: 01242 258002.www.bacontheatre.co.uk.19 JUNEHIP ROUTEUK roots live music at Café René, 31Southgate Street, Gloucester. 01452309340. From 9pm, free entry before11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.

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Be part of the biggest fight against cancer atRace for Life and walk, jog or run to helpbeat cancer at Gloucester Park. Enter nowand raise money for our groundbreakingwork that has saved millions of lives.Cancer Research UK is entirely funded bythe public and we need your support tocontinue to make progress and give hopeto people affected by cancer. To find outhow to enter visit www.raceforlife.org.

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Cinema nights at the Bacon Theatre continue with the much-loved musicalfilm adaptation, Les Misérables [12A], on Tuesday 18th June at 7.45pm.Brought to life by the screen director of the phenomenal The King’s

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They were sleek, they were stylish and they were No.1 in the charts – three of the hottest80s’ artists will be on stage together at Eastnor Castle in July for a night of pure musicalindulgence – and, courtesy of KAL Music, we’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away! RickAstley, Tony Hadley and GoWest have countless Top Ten hits between them, and on Saturday20th July they will perform not only their extensive repertoire, but also especially chosen duetsbacked by a fantastic line-up of musicians.Grab your friends, pack a picnic and get ready to party to ‘Never Gonna Give You

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There’s showbiz and scandal in 1940sLondon as two men struggle, in theshadows of a war-torn city, to thrust a newcabaret star into the spotlight. But off stage,sexual tensions threaten to reveal secretsmore explosive than the blitz. EverymanTheatre, Regent Street GL50 1HQ. 01242572573. everymantheatre.org.uk.26 JUNELIVE @ GLOS STUDIOS ACOUSTICSHOWCASELocal acoustic showcase music at CaféRené, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester.01452 309340. From 9pm, free entrybefore 11pm. www.caferene.co.uk.

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Adventure, human folly, farce, romanceand suspense combine in Shakespeare’sComedy of Errors, transformed for thegreat British outdoors by Gloucester’sprofessional Rain or Shine TheatreCompany. Bring a picnic and low backedseating or rug to relax and enjoy athoroughly entertaining evening – whateverthe weather! With four venues and sixdates to choose from, hopefully you’ll beable to join us. 30th June (6.30pm) atSandhurst Village Green (01452 730354).3rd July (7.30pm) at Toddington Village HallGarden (01242 621440). 11th July(7.30pm) at Hempsted Village Hall Garden(01452 302714). 15th-17th July (7.45pm)at The Everyman Studio Theatre,Cheltenham (01242 572573). For moredetails and to book your tickets visitwww.rainorshine.co.uk.


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A new rock n’ roll musical from theproducers of Dreamboats and Petticoatsfeaturing the hits of Doc Pomus and MortShuman. Everyman Theatre, Regent StreetGL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.everymantheatre.org.uk.6 JULYMILEFEST – MUSIC FESTIVALGreat bands, family fun, food and drink,camping – all raising money for MilestoneSchool for severely disabled young people.Funds raised will help provide fun outdoorlearning for the students. 2-11pm atHartpury GL19 3BG. Tickets £5 (£1under-14s) available from MilestoneSchool, Hartpury Post Office or 07794587133. www.facebook.com/milefest1.VINTAGE AND CRAFT FAIRLive entertainment, vintage tearoom, BBQ,Punch & Judy, classic cars. Blackfriars Priory,Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN.10am-5pm. £1 entry, children free.

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Promenade Productions present this classicRodgers and Hammerstein musical at TheBacon Theatre, Cheltenham. 7.30pm,Saturday matinee 2.30pm. £8-£14 – callShowcase (01242 224144) to book seats.

10-21 JULYCHELTENHAM CRICKET FESTIVALThe country’s top cricket teams will besure to provide some first class cricket andthe atmosphere at the venue ofCheltenham College always provides agreat day out. Cricket commences from10.30am (weather permitting!). Tickets:www.gloscricket.co.uk/cricket/cheltenham

27 JULYSUMMER FAYRELarge variety of stalls and activities for adultsand children alike. 2-5pm. Free entry.Quedgeley Community Centre, top ofSchool Lane. Charity fundraising forParkinson’s UK and Gloucester supportgroup. Come and support a great cause!

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McFly, whocelebrate their tenthanniversary this year,who have sold morethan ten millionrecords worldwideand who have a newalbum out thissummer, will performon the hallowed turfof Kingsholm on theevening of June 13th.McFly’s drummer,

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eight years later, when Fielding & Plattbuilt the first of its sea-going steamers.However, after about 1870, theindustry fell into sharp decline.It may never have recovered but for

the onset of the Great War. As part ofthe war effort between 1917 and 1920,six concrete barges weighing in atover 1,000 tons each wereconstructed by a workforce of around300 men. The firm of Nicholls &

Hobrough, working for the Admiralty,built the barges on land opposite theold gas works at Hempstead. Theyhad to be fabricated and launchedbroadside into the canal.The concrete ship Creteroad

pictured below at the moment of itslaunch, caused a terrific wave whichdamaged the canal banks, sweepingover the tow path and hedge,stranding a large quantity of fish in theadjoining field.This was the swan-song of

shipbuilding in Gloucester, althoughconstruction of smaller vessels, suchas the 36' trow used in the QueenʼsDiamond Jubilee celebrationscontinues to this day.

Shipbuilding in Gloucester dates backseveral centuries, but in more recenttimes it formed a significant part of theoverall manufacturing scene within theCity.The firm of William Hunt & Co were

building sailing schooners of up to 175tons draft weight at Canal Basin in the1840s, as was Edward Hipwood atWestgate Bridge. By 1851, 55 menwere employed on a full-time basisand these activities generated otherassociated trades such as mast andblock-makers, an anchor smith, andchandleries selling rope, sailcloth etc.The Sunderland shipbuilding firm of

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