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ContentsFood & Entertainment 5Delicious Dishes 7In the Seat 9What’s On 14Did You Know? 17Gloucester Rugby 19Short Walks 22Health & Beauty 23Vouchers 23Homes & Gardens 24In the Garden 25Property News 29Professional Services 30Money Matters 31People First Policing 33Competition Winners 34Index of Advertisers 34Competitions 15 & 19

With Spring in the air, March is an exciting month at theCheltenham Racecourse Festival, starting with ChampionDay on the 13th, Ladies Day on the 14th, St Patrick’s Dayon the 15th and the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup Dayending the week on Friday the 16th.Our ‘In the Seat’ column has the latest apprenticeshipnews from Gloucester MP Richard Graham following therecent successes of the Skillsfest 2012 – but not to worry ifyou missed this, there is another opportunity to seek adviceand speak to employers at Severn Vale School on 19thMarch.After the quieter months of January and February thereare lots of events leading right up to Easter. Café René hasan Allo Allo themed fancy dress evening celebrating their9th birthday, and The Old Rectory, Tiger’s Eye and the NewInn have fantastic offers not to be missed.Our What’s On listings have an array of events to suiteveryone from live music gigs, dance, theatre, comedy anddays out. Tewkesbury Heritage Centre have a full itineraryof workshops for adults and children through March, Apriland beyond.After being awarded the title of “Best Farm Shop” by theTaste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards, OverFarm Market have special offers and family fun starting withWendy Wonka and her chocolate factory from 31st March.Our Delicious Dish for this month is Warming MarchCasserole – perfect for this time of year.

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Our cover star this month is none other than 2011 BetfredCheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run, trained by NickyHenderson, ridden by amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen (the first amateur to win for 30 years) and ownedby his father Robert Waley-Cohen, who is now alsoChairman of Cheltenham Racecourse!Long Run’s chief rival this year appears to be theevergreen Kauto Star, who won the Gold Cup in 2007 and2009 and will be running in the race this year for the sixthsuccessive time. Kauto Star has already beaten Long Runtwice this season, but the defending champion is favouriteto beat the old warrior on Festival Friday, when around65,000 people will be at Cheltenham to witness the clash.It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that The Festivalis just around the corner this year, with the fun and gamestaking place from Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th March. Ticketsales have apparently been going extremely well, but therewill be tickets available on the day for Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday. However, if you are planning to attend onGold Cup Day, you’ll need to book in advance – go towww.cheltenham.co.uk for all the information.

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Delicious DishesWarming March

Casserole~ Serves 4 ~

You will need:1 green pepper, remove seeds and chop intosmall pieces.50g/2oz lard.1 onion, peeled and chopped.1 leek, washed and chopped.50g/2oz button mushrooms,washed.1 teaspoon curry powder.1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.25g/1oz flour.750g/1 1/2 lb diced pork.1 can/carton chopped tomatoes.Pinch of mixed herbs.

Method:1 Melt the fat and fry the onion, leek, pepper andmushrooms for 3 minutes. Transfer to acasserole dish.

2 Add the curry powder, salt and pepper to the

flour then toss the pork pieces in thismixture. (An easy way to do this is to putthe mixture in a plastic bag, add the pork,hold the top of the bag together andshake it around to coat the pork evenly).

3 Fry the pork for 5 minutes, stirring so itdoes not stick, then put into the casserole withthe vegetables, tomatoes and herbs.

4 Cover tightly with a lid or foil and cook for 1 hour45 minutes at 160ºC, 325ºF, Gas Mark 3.

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Birthday CelebrationsGod Moaning. The resist-once have accqo-aired abum. They are going to ex-plod the whalewaybrodge...Thursday March 29thZut Alors!! It’s our9th Birthday Partyand YES it's Allo Allothemed once again....ifyou joined us for the lastfew years you will knowhow much fun ourbirthday parties are. Solisten very carefully I shallsay this only once...Therewill be frog's legs andsnails and a wonderful BBQ from 7pm. There willbe live music and a charity collection for our chosencharity to be announced. The uniform is beret’s,WW2 Flying gear, French maids, silly moustaches,stripy shirts…..you get the general idea. Free entry.


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The importanceof apprenticeshipsBefore the General Election, as a Conservative Partycandidate, I visited companies in Gloucester who regularlytold me of the value and importance of apprenticeships. Theyconvinced me apprentices are an idea of the past whose timehad come again. The recent National Apprenticeship weekwas an opportunity for all MPs to champion Apprenticeships.Since May 2010 I have twice secured Westminster Halldebates on apprentices and helped organise theGloucestershire Apprenticeship Fair with the NationalApprenticeship Service in 2011, alongside regular jobs fairsand this year’s Gloucestershire Apprenticeships ‘SkillsFest’.Apprenticeships work because they’re good for the country(lower youth unemployment), good for companies (costeffective growth) and good for the individual (earning whilelearning). By the end of this year we will have half a millionapprentices starting nationally – a huge new army of talentand aspiration.In Gloucester we’ve seen 50% growth in apprenticeshipssince 2009 with 1,020 new apprentices starting in the lastyear, it’s good news that Gloucester based companies asdiverse as Avon Metals, Target Catering, Allcooper andBarclays Bank are now offering, or will very shortly startoffering, apprenticeships. And just as importantly,Gloucestershire as a whole has also seen a 50% growth in

In the Seatwith Richard Graham

MP for Gloucester

apprenticeships, this is key as there are many valuableemployers outside the city boundaries employing Gloucesterresidents.The government is right to focus now on higherapprenticeships – moving from 20 to 2,000 in a short spaceof time through the £6 million Higher Apprenticeship Fundto create thousands of new higher level apprenticeships insectors like aerospace, engineering and renewabletechnologies. And it is right to provide incentives (£1,500each) for SME companies to take on an apprentice.Increasing growth and reducing youth unemployment aredefining issues of today. Apprenticeships are not the completeanswer but they are a critical part of it. Every MP and everyemployer should consider one.A range of apprenticeships and jobs will be available at theQuedgeley Jobs Fair on Monday 19th March (2pm-5pm) atSevern Vale School. A huge range of employers haveconfirmed from the armed forces, Airbus, and MessierDowty, to training providers, hospitality and voluntarypositions. So come along, look smart, bring a bundle of CV’sand get yourself one of the many positions available.

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The Kimbrose Club is a new daytime supportservice, which is primarily for older people who areliving with dementia, or with anxiety and depression.We provide a flexible, supportive, person-centredenvironment and also information to carers and families.

We can be found on London Road inGloucester. Our venue has recently beenrefurbished to provide an excellentfacility, which has a hairdressing/pamperroom, a reminiscence lounge, a fullyassisted bathroom, together with alounge/dining room and several activityareas. The staff team are fully trainedand experienced in delivering person-centred care and bring a wide range ofskills and expertise to the club.

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4 MARCHWEDDING OPEN DAYWestonbirt Arboretum is holding an openday, giving prospective couples the chanceto look around the timber-framed buildingset against the beautiful woodland setting.Free entry. 11-4pm. 01666 8812157 MARCHGLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUNGMUSICIAN 2012Five talented young musicians will competefor the Oldbury Trophy at Pittville PumpRoom. Tickets £4. 0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.ONE NIGHT WITH ELVISRemarkable tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’King takes you to the 68 comeback specialin Vegas, joined by a big band and multimedia screens to create the biggest touringElvis theatre show. Tickets: £20.0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.MUMBO JUMBOEclectic Acoustic Blues live music at CaféRene. 31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP.01452 309340, 9pm – free entry before11pm. [email protected] MARCHDORIAN GRAY AT THEPLAYHOUSEPresented by Rolling Stock TheatreCompany from Oscar Wilde’s novel of thechilling gothic tale of Dorian Gray. May notbe suitable for those under 12. 7.45, 2.30.Tickets £10. Box Office 01242 5228529 MARCHCORONETTESLive music at The Pheasant, Toddington.From 9pm.SCOUT KILLERSIndie Rock live music at Café Rene. 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.10 MARCHMUSICAL TOUR OF GLOUCESTERCATHEDRAL90 minute guided tour. Tickets £15. Tobook a place call 01452 508212 or [email protected] MARCHWEST COUNTRY GAME FAIRTwo days of countryside demonstrationsfeaturing: clay shooting, BASC shootingschool, air rifles, gundog demonstrations,fly casting demonstations, vintage tractorsand machinery, smallholders area. 9am-5pm both days, Royal Bath & WestShowground BA4 6QN. 01749 813899.

11-12 MARCHLET THE LADY SINGThe Playhouse Theatre, Cheltenhampresent this Howard Timms performancewhich is both funny and moving. Evenings7.45. Tickets £12. 01242 52285211 MARCHTHE WHOLEHOG CHALLENGE

An eight mile team run/walk adventurechallenge event.Starting and finishing atWoodchester Mansion. Lots of obstaclechallenges which competitors are allowedto opt out, this is called the “piglet option”which will cause a penalty for eachcompetitor. Minimum age restriction of 16,any teams which have an combined age of120 will be in the veteran category.Registration fee £35. Registration from9.30am, race starts 11.30am. Prizes will beawarded with each team beingprofessionally chip timed. On return youwill enjoy a well deserved Hog Roast.www.cotswoldcare.org.uk. 01453 88686813-16 MARCHRACE WEEK BREAKFASTS AT THEBROWN JUGRacing Week Breakfast and Champagne9am-12 noon. Sky sports and ESPN.Booking advisable 01242 521736

Until 4 MARCHDANTER’S FUN FAIRThis popular fun fair will be returning toCheltenham Racecourse until 4th March,everyday from 2pm, free parking and freeentry. 01452 728773

2 MARCHVOULEZ VOUSAmazing show emulating Abba’sflamboyant 70’s costumes, over 30costume changes!. Sing along to all Abba’sgreatest hits. The ultimate Abbaexperience. 7.30pm at Cheltenham TownHall. From 7.30pm.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.0844 576 2210CORONETTESLive music at The Strand, High Street,Cheltenham from 9pm.REVEREND ROBERTBlues Jazz Folk live music at Café Rene. 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.

3 MARCHTHE BIG LAUGH CAFEThe Big Laugh Cafe returns to GloucesterGuildhall bigger and better than ever.Tickets £12. www.gloucester.gov.ukTHE CLOTHS OF HEAVENEngland’s 20th Century MusicalRenaissance Spring concert in the beautifulChurch of the Holy Innocent, Highnam.Tickets £10. www.cantores.net/2011/12/the-cloths-of-heaven-highnam

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THE FESTIVAL13th March – Champion Day; 14th March– Ladies Day; 15th March – St Patrick’sThursday; 16th March – Cheltenham GoldCup Day. Four days of magic racingattracting a crowd of 220,000 people.Gates open 10.30am with the first raceeach day at 1.30pm. Call 0844 579 3003.www.cheltenham.co.ukRACE WEEK AT THE BREWERYDon’t miss all the fun of the races at TheBrewery in Cheltenham. Cheltenham’sfavourite festival is nearly upon us andracing fans from all over the world arecounting down to the greatest event in theNational Hunt calendar. The Brewery ispreparing to celebrate this great week. Thewhole centre will be transformed into an“Irish Village” in the heart of town. Kick theday off with a pre-race breakfast or lunchand return for a festival fuelled evening oflive music, street performers, dining andoutdoor Guinness bars. There will beevening street entertainment including Irishdancers, folk musicians, comedy stiltwalkers and daring fire jugglers makingappearances throughout the week. LiveIrish music from The Roving Crows andThe Dublin Jacks. Each day from 5pm until7pm, funky, contemporary Irish band TheRoving Crows will provide freeentertainment in a marquee under theCupola Tower. On Tuesday andWednesday celtic band the Dublin Jacks willjoin the stage performing to racegoers from7pm - 9pm. The Coronettes perform OnThursday and Friday between 7pm and

9pm a change of tempo is offered whenlocal duo The Coronettes take to the stageto perform quirky covers. Don’t miss them!14 MARCHSOUTHERN FOLKAcoustic Folk live music at Café Rene. 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.15 MARCHTHE SELECTER FEATPauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson. Ska,pop and reggae style, £13. GloucesterGuildhall. www.gloucester.gov.uk.A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCINGSmash hit concert show of the yearfeaturing everyone’s favourite dance movieDirty Dancing. Tickets: adults £19.50young adults £9. Roses Theatre,Tewkesbury. 01684 295 074.www.rosestheatre.org16 MARCHCHARLIE BAXTER + LASTNIGHTS VICTORYRock Electronica live music at Café Rene.31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452309340, 9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.16-27 MARCHANTARCTIC NEW EXPRESSIONSPROJECT COLLECTIONA collection of commissioned works, snowsuit, skis, sledge and an exhibition depictingScotts fateful expedition. Material from theEdward Wilson collection will be on show

at the Gardens Gallery, Dr Edward AdrianWilson was born and educated inCheltenham and helped lead two AntarcticExpeditions, dying with Scott in 1912.www.newexpressions.org.17 MARCH-29 APRILLAMBING AT THE COTSWOLDFARM PARKAdam Henson’s Farm Park will once againbe open for lambing from 17th March dailyfrom 10.30am. Adults £7.95, Chlidren£6.50. Family £26.00. 01451 850307.www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk17 MARCHFOR ONCEHeartbreaking comic new play written bythe multi-award winning Welsh playwrightTim Price, who also writes for Eastenders,Holby and Casualty. Highly acclaimeddrama inspired by a week spent in a Welshborders market town. Tickets £12.50.01684 029 074. www.rosestheatre.orgSOUDLEY VILLAGE MARKETThriving village market, selling meat, picklesjewellery, cards, gifts and fresh localproduce. 9.30am-1pm.OLYMPICK WINNING WORKSHOP– DROP-IN WORKSHOP FORCHILDRENTewkesbury is getting set for the BritishOlympick (spelt the Cotswold way!) yearwith a fun workshop drop in sesson with allthings sporty. Win medals with ourOlympic Trail too as you visit the HeritageCentre. 10am-1pm

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See him performing his amazing newmaterial at The Colston Hall, Bristol. 8pm.£26.50. www.colstonhall.org28 MARCHHOWLERS AT THE HALLCheltenham’s biggest and best comedyclub returns for another evening of stand-up with Keith Farnan. 8.30pm. From £9.0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.ukLIVE@GLOUCESTER STUDIOPRESENTS “BEST OF GLOS”ACOUSTIC NIGHT!Chilled Acoustic live music at Café Rene.31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452309340, 9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.28 MARCH-4 APRILEASTER TABLE DECORATION –WORKSHOP FOR ADULTSJoin Jo Hoirns from Simply Flowers alongwith Charlotte Francis for this delightfullook at decorating your Easter table with abeautiful display. Use gorgeous springflowers, one of the best times of the yearfor a wide range of scents and colours. Youcan also bring your own accessories if youwish to theme your display. £25 perperson which includes all materials andrefreshments. 7.30-9.30pm. Bookingessential. This event is suitable for childrentoo (aged from 11).29-30 MARCHOUT OF THE MISTProduced by RNLI in association with JennyWren Productions on the stage of theaward winning Parabola Arts Centre,Cheltenham (with kind permission of thePrincipal, The Cheltenham Ladies’College). For more details please visitwww.cheltenhamrnli.org.uk or [email protected] MARCHROY CHUBBY BROWNAn hilarious evening of jokes and mickey-taking. Over 18’s only. Tickets £20. Tickethotline: 0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtown.hall.org.uk.DEEP ROOTS NIGHTSupporting local bands and original music atCafé Rene. 31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP.01452 309340, 9pm – free entry before11pm. [email protected] DANCEJust Jive presents Jive Dance. Dance thenight away to top swing and jive music.Stroud Subscription Rooms, 8.30pm. £7.01453 760900.www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk30 MARCH-1 APRILTHE COTSWOLDS DECORATIVEANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS FAIRDistinct antique collections exhibited in theoutstanding venue of Westonbirt School,Tetbury. www.cooperevents.com. £5.THE CLEAN (AS POSSIBLE)COMEDY SHOWCompered by funny man Tony Vino, plusmusical comedian, Ray Kane, and WesZaharuk. ‘Cutting edge stand-up comedywith a 12A certificate’. £10 (£8) Childrenover 12 £6. Bacon Theatre box office:01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

17 MARCHFILM JANE EYREThe Tuesday film evening commences atthe Bacon Theatre with the timelessromantic drama Jane Eyre. Tickets £6.7.45pm.18 MARCHSTAINED GLASS WORKSHOPAll the equipment is supplied to help youdiscover this vibrant medium of colouredglass. Material cost £15. Workshop £30 atSubscription Rooms, Stroud. 10-4.01453 760900.www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk.MOTHERING SUNDAY CREAMTEA SPECIALHow about celebrating Mother’s Day bytaking them for a cream tea on a steamtrain. Relax in your comfortable reservedseats and enjoy the countryside. Adults£18.50, child £12.50. www.gwsr.comMOTHER’S DAY LUNCHTreat your mum to a delicious 3 courselunch in the Hallmark Brasserie. £14.95children under 10 half price.01452 525 65321 MARCHTHE SNAIL AND THE WHALE

The creators of The Gruffalo and Room onthe Broom stage shows are proud topresent their latest stage adventure aimedat children aged 4 and up. Created in TallStories’ unique style, The Snail and theWhale combines physical storytelling, livemusic and lots of laughs. 11am.Tickets: £7.00 (£6.00) Family £24.00Box Office: 01242 258002www.bacontheatre.co.ukEDWARD WILSON'S ANTARCTICNOTEBOOKS

13th Annual De Ferrieres Lecture –7.15pm. The Science, Faith and Art of aPolar Pioneer. Dr Edward Wilson was bornin Cheltenham and lived much of his life in

the town. He was the Scientific Officer onScott's 1910-12 expedition, as well asbeing its artist and a member of the teamthat reached the South Pole on 17thJanuary 1912. Tickets: £8.00 Proceeds goto the Cheltenham Art GalleryDevelopment Fund. Box Office: 01242258002 or Cheltenham Tourist Office01242 522878.TOM BROWNINGAcoustic rock live music at Café Rene. 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.22 MARCHANNUAL GARDENING TALK BYDUNCAN COOMBSCharlton Kings in Bloom invite you to anevening talk on ‘Climbers and Wall Shrubs’at the Stanton Rooms, Charlton KingsLibrary. Tickets £6 including refreshments.Available from The Forge Newsagents. tel:01242 521 917 or [email protected] MARCHYOURSBlues Punk Rock live music at Café Rene.31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452309340, 9pm – free entry before [email protected] www.caferene.co.uk.23, 24, 30,31 MARCHARE YOU BEING SERVEDClassic comedy performed by MADS atMaisemore Village Hall Theatre. For yourpriority booking form, email your name,address and tel no to:[email protected] MARCHEASTER CRAFT FAYRESea Witch’s Cavern’s Swarovski crystal,Phoenix Cards, Body Shop, Avon, EmilyDesigns and many more at Birdlip VillageHall. 2-5pm.CORONETTESLive music at The Bayshill, St GeorgesPlace, Cheltenham. From 9pm.CLARA’S DREAMHatherley Dance Centre 2.30pm. Thechildren and students of the HatherleyDance Centre are pleased to presentClara’s Dream which is an adaptation ofThe Nutcracker. After the interval comes ATime to Dance featuring ballet, tap,modern jazz and cheerleading. Tickets:£10.00 (£8.00). Box Office: 01242258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk24-25 MARCHTHE BREWERY CRAFT MARKETThe Brewery’s craft market is back! Localstall holders will be selling their unique,beautiful and tasty products over theweekend. You won’t find their products onthe high street so be sure to come alongand have a browse.25 MARCHANNUAL CHOREOGRAPHICCOMPETITIONCorraine Collins Dance Studios 2.30pm.Tickets: £10.00 (£7.00). Box Office: 01242582904MATT CARDLE ON TOURJoin the X Factor winner on his first tourafter releasing his debut album ‘Letters’.



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14 APRILJEWELLERYMAKINGWORKSHOPFOR ADULTSJoin expert Lisa Warren for this delightfullook at making your own jewellery to takehome, wear or give as presents. You willmake both a necklace and a pair of earringsin this workshop where the only difficultyis deciding which beads to use. 10am-12noon. Booking essential. £22 per personwhich includes all materials andrefreshments

21 APRILDRAGON AND SHIELDS/PRINCESSES AND CROWNS –DROP-IN WORKSHOP FORCHILDRENCelebrate St George’s day with our dragonandprincess themed craftworkshop. You canbe a princess or StGeorge in our dressing upclothes in theHeritageCentreor get stuck intosome serious craft to take home.

A superbly restored 17th centurybuilding (once a shop selling hats) ishome to this innovative heritagecentre in the heart of Tewkesbury. Awander through this charming buildingwill take you from Tewkesbury’searliest settlers, through the Wars ofthe Roses, the Civil War and theindustrial revolution and into thepresent day.Using one of our media players,

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John Kirwan, the former coach of thenational teams of Italy and Japan, will coachthe Barbarians on their three-match summertour in 2012 which includes a fixture againstIreland at Kingsholm.The legendary New Zealand wing, whoscored 67 tries in 96 games for the All Blacks,takes charge of a star-studded squad againstEngland, Ireland and Wales.Kirwan said: “As a boy I got up in the earlyhours of the morning to watch the All Blacksagainst the Barbarians when Gareth Edwardsscored that awesome try in 1973. It inspiredme to want to be the best and it was mydream as a player to be a Barbarian. So thehonour of being invited to coach them will beone I will remember forever.”The 2012 summer tour kicks-off with theannual fixture against England at Twickenhamon Sunday 27 May and continues with amatch against Ireland at Kingsholm,Gloucester two days later. It concludes with a

return to the Millennium Stadium for thematch against Wales on Saturday 2 June.Barbarians’ secretary Alan Evans added:“The Barbarians defeated England, Irelandand Wales in their most recent encountersagainst them and we are very conscious thateach of them will be keen to gain revengethis summer. With that in mind, we are in theearly stages of assembling a very strong squadto meet the challenges ahead.”

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by three representatives of each council (servingas non-executive board members) and JeremyHilton – a Liberal Democrat member ofGloucester City Council for the last 16 years – ischairman of the board.The airport is a great transport and commercial

asset to the county and Jeremy (pictured rightabove with Mark Ryan) is very proud to serve onthe board. He kindly explained the ‘structure’ ofthe site and some of the developmental workdesigned to constantly improve the servicesavailable:“With an annual turnover of £4m and around

85,000 movements a year, the 50 staff working atthe airport do a great job in keeping Stavertonworking like clockwork. On top of this there are40 aviation-related firms employing 550 peoplebased on the airfield.“The company also manages the Meteor

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where houses at both ends have now beendemolished and rebuilt along with the constructionof a new Runway End Safety Area and airportentrance road. The £3.9m Runway Safety Projectwill improve the landing distance on the mainrunway and secure the airport’s Code 2 status.“The new instrument landing system should be

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Gloucestershire Airport is the heart of an importantheritage centre for British aviation. HH Martyn firstproduced military aircraft in nearby Cheltenham Spaduring the First World War. In 1917 his company becamethe Gloucestershire Aircraft Company Ltd. This was soonrelocated to Brockworth and its name shortened toGloster. Gloster manufactured many legendary aircraft,including the Gladiator, the Whittle-engined E28 (thefirst jet aircraft to fly in Britain), the Meteor jet fighterand the delta wing Javelin all weather fighter. A rare andfine example of the Javelin is on display at the airport.Sir George Dowty developed his unique internally

sprung wheel at Gloucestershie Airport, which was fittedto the Gloster Gladiator. Over 70 years later, MessierDowty and Dowty Rotol, the descendants of his famouscompany, are still at the airport, building landing gearand propellers for world markets.The Skyfame Museum was founded at the airport in

1963. This was one of the first museums in Britain todedicate itself to the preservation of Second World Waraircraft. In many cases, it saved unique aircraft otherwisedestined for fire practice. Cheltenham is also thebirthplace of such figures as Sir Frederick Handley Pageand Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris.In recognition of this heritage, the Airport has donated

a plot of land to the Jet Age Museum, who have planningpermission to build a museum, dedicated to thepreservation of Gloucestershire’s aviation history. It ishoped that work will begin in May on the construction ofa building to house their collection of rare Gloster aircraftand aeronautica. Visit www.jetagemuseum.org for moredetails.

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This woodland walk is particularly beautiful inspring when the woodland floor is carpeted withbluebells, wild garlic and wood anemones.A Park on the roadside just above the church inSapperton. Return to the junction by the telephonebox. Continue ahead and take the public footpath onthe right. Cross the minor road and continue to akissing gate.B Go through the gate and head half-left downhill,past the large tree to a stile. Cross the tunnel bridge,turn right and follow the canal towpath past theDaneway Inn to the road.

1 This is the western end of a tunnel which at3817 yards (3481m) long, was the longest inBritain at the time of its completion in 1789. It is partof the Thames and Severn Canal which was builtto connect the two rivers between Stroud andLechlade. The boats were pushed through bymen lying on their backs and ‘legging’ along thetunnel roof. The difficulty of maintaining the waterlevel on the porous limestone, and competition fromthe Oxford Canal, led to its decline andabandonment early in the 20th century. Work isongoing to restore much of the Stroudwater andThames & Severn Canals – most of the route hasbeen designated a conservation area.

C Turn right then immediately left along thefootpath marked ‘Wysis Way’ and walk alongside theriver to the brick bridge at the western end ofthe walk.D Turn right over the bridge and take the middlepath uphill through the wood. After 50yds (45m) takea right fork and continue to a junction with anothertrack in a clearing. Turn left then immediately rightand follow the path to the road.E Go straight across the road and head along thesmall valley. Ignore the path on the right leadingtowards the pub. When the path forks, bear right andcontinue down to the road.F Turn left then immediately right onto a track andenter the Bathurst Estate (accessible between 8amand 5pm only). Bear right at the fork and follow themain track through the wood. Bear left past a pathleading down to a gate and continue as far as acrossing track.G Turn right downhill, continue over the next trackand past a track merging from the left. Take theleft fork where the track splits, cross the bridge overthe river and then uphill past the house to the road.Turn right and follow the road back to the car.

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Leading map publishers, Collins, teamed up with Britain’s largest walkingorganisation, Ramblers, to produce ‘Short Walks in The Cotswolds’ – anexcellent guide with twenty easy walks, all less than 5 miles in length. TheLocal Answer has been given kind permission to reproduce each walk forour readers. Why not try this one and, if you like it, buy Collins’ superbpocket-size paperback (ISBN: 978-0-00-735942-4) – only £5.99 and availableonline at www.harpercollins.co.uk. The book features Ordnance Surveymapping – more detailed than the map shown above.

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CHOOSE TWO COURSES FOR £10(A main course and starter or dessert from a selection of

dishes on our set menu).

O�ers are only valid upon presentaton of this �ier, and aresubject to space and availability. Not available Saturdays

Mar 2012 Glos

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