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This month we have a host of local features from diningout to helping you keep your home warm and cosy. Ouradvertisers have some great ideas on blinds, furnishings andcarpets – sure to impress visitors this Christmas. Don’tforget to take along The Local Answer to claim yourdiscount on many products and services.With Bonfire Night almost upon us, why not visit the

Gloucester Docks Fireworks Spectacular commencing at6pm on Saturday 5th November. Warren Moore withHeart FM will be there with their roadshow.Catch up on the latest news with Matt Cox from

Gloucester Rugby club, with the chance to win 5 pairs oftickets – just one of three great competitions we have foryou to enter this month. Why not enter them all – you maybecome one of our many lucky winners?We have an array of events in our What’s On pages from

concerts, theatre, charity events, Christmas crafts fairs andmarkets. There’s lots going on in November and Christmasfestivities start on 3rd December at Prinknash Bird andDeer Park’s Winter Wonderland – twinkling lights, floodlitlakes and the chance to meet their very own reindeer.If you’re planning a wedding next year, Idyllic Creations

and Aspirational Weddings are promoting various dates forwedding fayres at nearby locations in November.Councillor Paul James gives an update on regeneration

news at Gloucester Docks and completion of the CityMuseum and further ongoing projects. Our MP forGloucester, Richard Graham has positive news on themanufacturing sector and is organising the first BarnwoodJobs Fair on Friday 11th November.

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ContentsFood & Entertainment 4Leader’s Life 5In the Seat 9Vouchers 10Gloucester Rugby 11Short Walks 15What’s On 16Health & Beauty 24Homes & Gardens 25In the Home 29In the Garden 33Did You Know? 35Professional Services 36People First Policing 41Competition Winners 42Index of Advertisers 42Competitions 11, 19 & 20

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served with wok fried new potatoes or chips and salad.Choose from:

Lamb fillet, 8oz sirloin steak, 6oz tuna steakkangaroo fillet or fresh vegetables and Halloumi cheese

Turkey stir-fry with cranberries and cashew nutsCod teriyaki on a bed of creamed leeks

Slow roasted belly of pork served with sweet & sour peppersVegetable tempura with sweet chilli sauce

Slow roasted duck leg with braised apple and sultanasavoy cabbage finished with a spice plum sauce

Chocolate and chilli mousseChristmas pudding with brandy cream

White chocolate cheesecake with poached strawberryLemon tart with orange Chantilly cream

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Festive Lunch MenuStarters

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From the Kitchen:

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Sweets

Pork and prawn steamed Dim Sum, served with soy sauceSmoked salmon mini rolls coated in a honey and dill dressing

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served with wok fried new potatoes or chips, and salad.Choose from:

8oz rib eye steak, 8oz sirloin steak, 6oz tuna steakor Fresh vegetables and Halloumi cheese

Turkey roulade with cranberry stuffing wrapped inbacon and served with a Thyme jus

Baked goats cheese and red onion tartTuna loin marinated in honey and soyserved on a bed of nicoise salad

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Itʼs been a busy few weeks in the city. PeelHoldings announced an extra £60 million ofinvestment at Gloucester Quays, with a newcinema as well as restaurants, bars and shops.At the end of November, the Councilʼs PlanningCommittee will determine major planningapplications for the Railway Triangle (a Morrisonssupermarket with commercial units alongside)and Tescoʼs plans for a much bigger store at StOswaldʼs Park.Contractors have been on site in Kings

Square, filling in the old “bearpit” toilets andturfing over them – bringing some much-neededgreenery to an otherwise bleak space. This isanother boost to the area, on top of Debenhamsʼmulti-million pound refurbishment.Weʼve also completed the refurbishment of the

ground floor of the City Museum in BrunswickRoad, providing a new café and telling the storyof Gloucester in a much more compelling andinteractive way. Itʼs well worth a visit. Weʼre alsopressing on with works to safeguard the future ofthe historic Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street, nowin City Council ownership after a decade of beingleft to decay in Regional Development Agencyownership.While all of this is taking place, we are having

to work hard to deliver a very challenging budget– with £4 million of savings needed off an £18million budget. Iʼm pleased to say that we arebroadly on track, having taken many difficultdecisions. We have recently concluded a dealwith Civica, a private company, to take over ourRevenues and Benefits functions. This will saveus over £200,000 a year immediately, protectjobs – and potentially create more jobs as Civicagrows its business.We are switching on our Christmas lights

on Sunday 20th November, with a lanternprocession of schoolchildren through the citycentre streets with a theme of “stars”. Theprocession will finish in the Cathedral. Pleasecome along and support our local children – andplease support our local traders this Christmas.

Investment in Gloucester

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It is a pleasure to be asked to write for The LocalAnswer. The growth of “freemium” magazines, likeThe Local Answer, is a great example of aninnovative product bringing useful information tothousands of people at absolutely no charge to thereader. All local content, adverts from Gloucesterbusinesses and some really good news storiesabout our city.The economic recovery is the key issue facing this

government and it is my firm belief that Gloucesterwill play a key role in this. Gloucester is at the heartof Gloucestershire's manufacturing sector, we area hub for engineering and manufacture and I haverecently visited a number of businesses that areflourishing, all in the manufacturing sector, all lookingto take on apprentices and we must support ourlocal industry and promote exports.Making things is what Gloucester has always done

and we need to carry that forward into the future,encouraging more pupils to look at future vocationalor graduate qualifications like engineering anddesign.We must promote a wider approach to

apprenticeships by manufacturers: not justapprentices for engineering but also for finance,Human Resources and administrative departments.My own apprentice tackles a huge range of tasksfrom casework to events organizing and isflourishing.I am organising the first Barnwood Jobs Fair at

the Gloucestershire DearAssociation. There is moredetail on the jobs fair in the ‘What’s On’ pages. Therewill be over 20 employers there from a widerange of sectors all looking to take on new staff. Iwould encourage everyone who is without work toattend that event.There are a lot of positive things going on in

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AT THE start of the 2011-12 season, GloucesterRugby Head Coach Bryan Redpath laid downa challenge to his players.

With several regulars set to miss the first fewweeks of the Aviva Premiership season due toWorld Cup duty or injury, the opportunity wasthere for other players to prove themselvesworthy of a first team shirt week in and weekout.

Darren Dawidiuk is one obvious example andhis recent contributions were highlighted by hisMan of the Match performance against BathRugby back in September.

However, similarly impressive has been allaction back row forward Matt Cox. Perhaps evenmore so because he’s rolled up his sleeves andgot stuck into covering two different positions– number eight and blindside flanker.

“I’m a 23-year-old who wants to play everyweek! I’ve got great players around me like AndyHazell, Peter Buxton and Luke Narraway,players with great experience and I’m lovinglearning from them.”

And, despite the back row being one of themost competitive areas of the squad wheneveryone is healthy and available, Cox praisedthe willingness to share information for thegreater good of the team. “We’re all in the samecause, we’re all fighting the same fight and that’svital.”

Cox’s first season at Kingsholm saw him haveto remain patient as the form of the likes of Andy

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The latter part of the season was a differentstory altogether and the Redditch born playerfound himself taking part in a couple ofGloucester’s more memorable displays. He evenfound time to unveil some slick handling skills ashe helped create tries in the LV= Cup final and41-41 draw at the Leicester Tigers.

If last season was about patience, then2011-12 has been all about playing his part. Cox

has started all the Aviva Premiership games todate and to use what has become a GloucesterRugby catchphrase, he’s ‘loving life’.

“I’m playing massive games against rivals likeWorcester and Bath in front of near sell-outs atKingsholm. It’s just good to be part of it and evenbetter to be on the winning side!” Long may itcontinue!

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There are no major architectural masterpieces orpanoramic views on this route – it is simply a verypleasant walk through small villages and veryattractive meadows. Do not be put off by the roadsection, for the lanes are very quiet.The large village green and duck pond form the visualcentrepiece of Biddestone, a spot that tempts you tolinger. Slaughterford was probably named similarlyto the other more famous Slaughters, as 'the ford bythe sloe trees'.A Park the car in Biddestone. At the road junctionby the pond, take the left road signposted toHartham. Just past the church bear right alongChallows Lane and follow the road to the road junction(Weavern Lane) at the bottom of the steep hill.

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4 NOVEMBERTHE BUSHY TAILFunk, Hip Hop, Soul. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.ukADE EDMONDSON AND THE BADSHEPHERDSPunk songs with a Celtic feel. GloucesterGuildhall. Tickets £17.50 advance, £19.50on the door. www.gloucester.gov.uk.5 NOVEMBER

GLOUCESTER DOCKS FIREWORKSThe docks will be hosting the event from6pm in Victoria Basin in association withGloucester Round Table and GloucesterQuays. There will be a fair, a spectacular

CRAFT FAYRE ATST CATHERINES CHURCH,LONDON ROAD, GLOUCESTERExciting stalls, ceramics, textiles, art,woodcraft, glass wear, jewellery andmany more. Refreshments and raffle.Come and beat the Christmas rush.Everyone welcome!

fireworks and laser light display with a smallroad show playing music. Heart FM will beonsite with Warren Moore and the HeartAngels. Food and refreshments. Run byvolunteers, the fireworks display raisesfunds to support local charities like TheFamily Haven and worthy causes in thecommunity. Tickets available in advanceonline from Gloucester Quays website andGloucester TIC or available on the gate.6 NOVEMBERTHE CIRCUS OF HORRORSThe show that rocked ‘Britain’s Got Talent’will be at the Roses Theatre for an aweinspiring performance. The Circus ofHorrors features the bizarre and beautifulcircus acts. Dare devil sword swallower,trapeze artist, arrow firing contortionistoperating a long bow with her feet. 16+.£20. www.rosestheatre.org9 NOVEMBERSAM EDENAcoustic Folk Rock. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.uk

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1-5 NOVEMBERTHE KING AND I AT BRISTOLHIPPODROMEThe stars of the future are on show asBLOC Productions present this memorableRodgers and Hammerstein musical.www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk2 NOVEMBERTOM BROWNINGFantastic Solo Acoustic. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.uk2-5 NOVEMBERFAME THE MUSICAL AT THEBACON THEATREHigh energy show following the lives ofyoung students at the Fame School ofPerforming Arts. Many familiar tracks suchas Dancing on the Sidewalk and of courseFame. Tickets £12. 01242 654242 oronline www.stage-experience.co.uk3 NOVEMBERBABAJACK9pm. Cross Keys Inn, Southgate Street,Gloucester.


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PURE OFFICES are hosting a prestigiousexhibition of railway art at Kestrel Court,Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester. Theexhibition will run from Wednesday 16November until Saturday 19 November. Theexhibition will showcase great British railwayposters from by-gone eras with local author,publisher and railway historian Dr RichardFurness on hand to sign copies of his latest

‘Poster to Poster’ book, the fourth volume ina series of books that mine a rich vein ofuniquely British heritage published inSeptember. Such is the passion for railways andthe undeniable romance of the steam age thatforwards for the books have been written bycelebrities such as Michael Palin, MichaelPortillo and Pete Waterman. The exhibitionwill be open to the public from Thursday until

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9 NOVEMBERSTROUD VALLEYS MUSIC CLUBTalks on percussion instruments with ademonstration. 7.30pm. Visitors £2.50.St Joseph’s Church, Oldends Lane,Stonehouse. Details from Phil Brown –01452 302249.10 NOVEMBERCOOKERY DEMONSTRATIONOne day cookery class, featuring assortedsea food starters and main courses.Includes tea and coffee, lunch served in theVineyard restaurant. 01531 890223.www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk11 NOVEMBERBOYS IN THE WOODAcoustic Folk, Rock, Reggae. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.ukSTEVE HACKETTRenowned as a talented and innovativerock musician, he was lead guitarist withGenesis as part of the line up with Gabriel,Collins, Banks & Rutherford. £20. 7.30pm.Gloucester Guildhall – 01452 503050.BARNWOOD JOBS FAIROver 20 employers from a wide range ofsectors including EDF Energy, Unilever,Glevum Security, Gloucestershire CountyCouncil, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and manymore. Look smart and keen, bring CVswith your contact details, and be ready toask questions. Employers want enthusiasmand evidence that you’re prepared to workhard.1-6pm at the Gloucestershire DeafAssociation, Barnwood Road, Gloucester.

11-13 NOVEMBERCHELTENHAM RACECOURSEOPEN MEETING3 days of racing, 80 trade stands in theopen shopping village. Gates open 10amFri and Sat, and 11.05am on Sunday. Racetimes 1.10pm Friday, 1.20pm Saturday,1.20pm Sunday. www.cheltenham.co.uk12 NOVEMBERBURLEY FIREWORK DISPLAY

Star FM Disco Roadshow, small fun fair, pigroast, burgers, chips and licensed bar atBurley Fields Lakes, Leckhampton Lane.Raising money for the Air Ambulance.Gates open and bonfire lit at 7pm. KidsShow starts at 8.15pm. Grand Finale at9.45pm. Last admission 9pm. Adults andChildren £4 in advance, £6 on the night.Tickets on sale at Burley Field Lakes FarmShop, Leckhampton Convenience Store,Smith & Mann (Charlton Kings) and BargainBooze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks orsparklers to be brought in.

12-13 NOVEMBERART EXHIBITIONGloucestershire artists Phillip Boulton,Frances Whitman, Carole Feasey, SonyaWray, John Horton and Henk Van Zantenwill be exhibiting their artwork at SeasonsConference Centre, Quat Goose Lane,Swindon Village. On sale will be originalartwork, limited edition prints, cards andgifts. Free entrance and free parking. Open10am-6pm. 07866 600679.13 NOVEMBERWALLS COUNTRY & WESTERN CLUBBACK 2 BACK. 8-11pm. Birds Eye Walls,Barnwood, Gloucester.16 NOVEMBERIAN LUTHER BANDAlternative Folk Rock. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.uk17 NOVEMBERICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE:MACBETHSomething wicked this way comes … Thebarbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare’sepic tragedy surfaces in this kinetic, blood-thirsty production. Unrivalled on thebattlefield, Macbeth is rewarded with rankand favour by a grateful king. But with eachenemy Macbeth butchers to serve his ownvaulting ambition, his lust for power takes amore menacing grip. Lauded as one of themost fearless touring companies in the UK,Icarus’ new production goes straight for thejugular. Tickets: £14 (£12). Box Office:01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk



A beautiful day outThe Wye Valley and Royal Forest of Dean are wonderfulplaces to visit any time of year, and are particularly beautifulduring the autumn months. The faster flowing river andbrilliant colours of the forest provide an exceptionalspectacle – whether you view them from the warmthof your vehicle or wrap up for a stroll in the clean air.

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In amongst the ‘Old Mill Buildings’ are the waterfall andtrout pond, and the buildings themselves house fivedistinctly different shops displaying all sorts of traditionalclothing, houseware and gifts. You can also admire theskill and patience of members of the ‘Wye Valley CraftAssociation’ demonstrating their individual crafts.

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18 NOVEMBERFIRST DEGREE BURNSHip Hop, Reggae, Ska. Café René, 31Southgate Street GL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.uk20 NOVEMBERASPIRATIONS WEDDING SHOWAT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

Showcasing the finest wedding experts andsuppliers. Exclusive show offers andcompetitions. Advance ticket offers on linewww.aspirationalweddings.com.CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ONPARADE – CITY CENTRE ANDCATHEDRALFrom 4.15pm. Gloucester’s Christmaslights get switched on in style. The ‘Starsand Angels Christmas Parade’ will featureilluminated creations, built by cityschoolchildren working with professionalartists, plus special guest Father Christmas,naturally! The procession will end at ourmagnificent Cathedral, making its way rightdown the Main Nave, with spectatorsbeing invited in to enjoy the spectacle andsing a selection of favourite carols.

23 NOVEMBERBABAJACKBlues Folk. Café René, 31 Southgate StreetGL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.ukCOOKERY DEMONSTRATIONOne day cookery class, featuring meat,poultry and game main courses. Includestea and coffee, lunch served in theVineyard restaurant. 01531 890223.www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk23 NOVEMBERSTROUD VALLEYS MUSIC CLUBPiano music over the centuries. Visitors£2.50. 7.30pm. St Joseph’s Church,Oldends Lane, Stonehouse. Further detailsfrom Phil Brown 01452 302249.24 NOVEMBERTHE TREE OF LIGHT SWITCH ON6pm. The city’s Christmas tree will beilluminated at a special event to launchGloucester’s first ever ‘Tree of Light’campaign. Sponsor a light on the tree tohelp raise funds for local charities, whilealso celebrating the memory of a lovedfamily member, a pet or friend, or simply toexpress your hopes for the future of thecity and its people. All donations will berecorded in a commemorative bookdisplayed at the Guildhall. To help, pleasesend your donation (minimum £5 please)and memorial message (max 15 words) tothe Rotary Club of Gloucester c/o Halls &Keck, SWJ House, Goodridge Avenue,Gloucester GL2 5EB, and make cheques

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The Picturedrome in Barton Street, Gloucester, playshost to Gloucestershire’s Got Talent in November.With local and national celebrities being lined up to

judge the contestants – including Gloucester Rugby’sLesley Vainikolo, and former member of ‘S Club 7’Bradley McIntosh – everyone involved is determinedto find a new star from the county.Auditions takes place on 26th/27th November and

3rd/4th December, followed by Semi-finals on10th/11th December and the grand Final on Saturday,17th December.The winner will receive £1,000 and a one year

promotional contract, giving the them their first steponto possible future stardom.From the semi finals onwards the competition will

benefit from the fantastic support of theGloucestershire University’s media department whowill be recording all auditions and providing wardrobeand styling assistance to all performers.Thanks to the Picturedrome’s owner, Saqib Rasul,

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The Bacon Theatre presents Vampirates on Saturday19th November at 5.00pm. Based on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper, this swashbucklingshow follows twins Grace and Connor Tempest afterthey are evicted from their lighthouse home and getseparated by a violent storm.Connor is rescued by a notorious pirate ship and finds

new friends and a new life as a pirate and Grace findsherself on board a more mysterious ship whosecrew she only sees at night! Who are these strangecharacters? Can the twins survive life on board theirships? And will they find their way back to each other?Performed by Scene Productions and Company

and directed by Gavin Robertson, of West End’sThunderbirds F.A.B. and international touring fame; thiscollaboration promises an engaging physical adventurefor children aged 7 and over, plus their families! Ticketsare priced at £10.00 each or £8.00 for concessions.Family ticket £32. For more information or tobook tickets call the Bacon Theatre Box Office on01242 258002 or visit www.bacontheatre.co.uk.Thanks to the Bacon Theatre, we’ve got 3 pairs of

tickets to Vampirates to give away. To enter our draw,just send your name, address and telephone numberto Vampirates Draw, The Local Answer, 1 UllenwoodCourt, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Closing date Friday11th November.

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travelling salesmen, fine ladies and Victorianpoliceman, family activities, real ale tavern,Waterways Museum and choirs and brassbands, all against the splendid backdrop ofthe city’s historic docks.www.gloucesterquays.co.uk

25 NOVEMBERABSOLUTE BOWIE ATGLOUCESTER GUILDHALLBowie tribute band formed through achance meeting and a love of the music ofDavid Bowie. £17. www.gloucester.gov.uk.SHOPPING EVENTCome along to the Wotton Hall Club inBarnwood for an excellent day of shopping.Doors open at 9.30am until 4pm andentrance is free! Get all your Christmasshopping in one day! We will have a greatselection of gifts, handbags, homeaccessories, fashion accessories, cards,cakes & more. Beauty treatments will alsobe available on the day! Charity raffle in aidof the Pied Piper Appeal – excellent prizes.Refreshments. Parking and disabled access.AUCTION OF PROMISES3 course meal and disco plus every guestwill receive £25 worth of treatment atLaura Leigh Hairdressing. Many greatauction items: zorbing, super carexperiences, Gloucester rugby tickets,Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, ThreeChoirs wine tours, meal for two at Hoteldu vin, Gillmans ‘Miele’ Hoover and manymore. 7pm-1am at Kingsholm, Gloucester.Please contact Miss L Bennett 01452543335 or email [email protected].

DR MOJITOP Funk. Café René, 31 Southgate StreetGL1 1TP. 01452 309340,[email protected], www.caferene.co.uk25-27 NOVEMBER TO 18 DECEMBERENCHANTED CHRISTMASILLUMINATED TRAILEvery Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening5-8pm (last entry 7.15pm). New winterwonderland in the education centre andillluminated trail through the oldarboretum. Festive activities, foods andstalls. Adults £9, concessions £8, children£5. www.forestry.gov.uk.26 NOVEMBERCURRY & CHARITY AUCTIONGloucester Old Boys Rugby Club. 7pm tilllate, curry served 7-9pm. Tickets £10 fromKerry Mullen – 01452 654450 or 07889441039.26 NOVEMBER TO 24 DECEMBERCHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ATCLEARWELL CAVESMeet Father Christmas and follow the taleof ‘The Very Hungry Polar Bear’ illustratedthrough 9 spectacular caverns. Christmasteas, cafe, gifts, decorations and stockingfillers. £7.50. 10am-5pm daily, late nightFridays until 8pm. 01594 832535.www.clearwellcaves.com.30 NOVEMBER‘BEST OF GLOS’ ACOUSTIC NIGHTPresented by Live@Gloucester Studio.Café René, 31 Southgate Street GL1 1TP.01452 309340, [email protected],www.caferene.co.uk

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At Gloucester Quays. Thursday and Friday11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday10am-5pm. Free entry. The hustle andbustle of a Dickensian festive feast will bebrought to life as the Victorian ChristmasMarket returns to Gloucester Quays. Theevent will feature decorated stalls sellinghand-made gifts and fine food and drink,colourful characters including street urchins,



8 DECEMBERTHE UNDERTONESThe Northern Ireland group regrouped in1999 and have been rapturously received.Gloucester Guildhall. £16 in advance.www.gloucester.gov.uk9 -10 DECEMBERTHE INTERNATIONAL ATCHELTENHAM RACECOURSETwo days of high quality racing action.Gates open 10am, first race 12pm Fri,12.10pm Saturday.10 DECEMBERSANTA’S ONBOARD GROTTOGloucester Docks. Sailing at 12 noon,1pm, 2pm and 3pm. £7 per person.Advance bookings only. 01452 [email protected], 11, 17, 18 & 24 DECEMBERSANTA SPECIAL AT DEANFOREST RAILWAY

Travel on a fantastic steam train as Santamoves through the carriages meeting eachchild. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk.17 & 18 DECEMBER

18 DECEMBERTHE BEATGet in the party mood with hit after hit anddance the night away at GloucesterGuildhall. £12. Doors 7.30pm. 01452503050. www.gloucester.gov.uk.

SKATING RINK & CHRISTMASMARKETEnjoy seasonal fun at Hucclecote’sWinter Festival featuring skating rink(skates provided), stalls, Santa’s grotto,refreshments at Hucclecote CommunityCentre GL3 3RT. Rink open 10am-6pm,stalls from 11am. All welcome, freeadmission. Skating £8 per session inadvance, £10 on day. Contact 01452616289 or email [email protected] fordetails and to book skating tickets.

21 DECEMBERJAZZ ON A CHRISTMAS EVENINGMusical entertainment for the festiveseason at The Bacon Theatre. 7.30pm.Tickets £15. 01242 258002 or visitwww.bacontheatre.co.uk22 DECEMBERTHE ROVING CROWSAn original Celtic sound. Fiddle playing,trumpets, drums, bass, guitar and fantasticvocals from Paul O’Neill and Elly McCabe.£10. Gloucester Guildhall.

1-24 DECEMBERREINDEER TRAIL ATWESTONBIRT ARBORETUMLearn about winter traditions and help findSanta’s missing reindeer. 10am-4pm. Freeafter admission. www.forestry.gov.uk2 DECEMBERSHAUN RYDERThe Happy Mondays singer, author, actorand King of the Jungle is making a one nightappearance at Gloucester Guildhall. £18 inadvance, £21 on the door. 01452 503050.COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONOne day cookery class featuring festivefood. Includes tea and coffee, lunch servedin the Vineyard restaurant. 01531 890223.www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk3 DECEMBERARTISTRY DEMONSTRATION

Jan Griffiths CRI CRFI, a certified ‘Bob Ross’Instructor of Artistry will be giving a paintingdemonstration and taking bookings for herworkshop classes. A lovely day out, with abeautiful painting to take home, evenframed if you wish. 12-4pm. Severn ValeCraft Fair, Severn Vale School, Quedgeley.3 DECEMBERCRAFT FAIRLocal children’s author Beryl Organ will beselling her recently published children’sbooks (ages 3 to 9 years). Six books aboutanimals and flowers with lovely illustrations.Ideal for Christmas presents. 12-4pm atSevern Vale School, Quedgeley.5 DECEMBERSTEVE HARLEYSteve and his band the Cockney Rebelcontinue to tour Europe playing 70 to 100concerts most years. Gloucester Guildhall,7.30pm. Tickets £22.50. 01452 503050.www.gloucester.gov.uk

EVERY FRIDAYGLOUCESTER FARMERS’MARKETSEach Friday sees a variety of stalls selling arange of local produce. There are usuallybetween 20 and 25 stalls selling cheeses,pies, wines, vegetables, flowers andherbs – and much more. 9am-3pm. TheCross in the centre of Gloucester.EVERY SUNDAYWALLS COUNTRY& WESTERN CLUB8-11pm. Birds Eye Walls, Barnwood,Gloucester.

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Join us during this festive period for our very special Christmas spectacular– ‘Winter Wonderland’ – for a Christmas you will not forget.Although Rudolf, Prancer and Cupid – our very own resident Reindeer –are very busy at this time of year, they look forward to meeting you at theBird Park. Where else can you meet real Reindeer this Christmas?Look out over our stunning valley of Magical Christmas lighting. Thetrees, the lakes and even the birds will be flooded with coloured lighting,creating brilliant effects to be enjoyed as you walk throughout the park.As well as visiting Rudolf, Prancer and Cupid, you will be able to meetSanta in our Famous Wendy House (from 4-6pm) which he is using as hisgrotto this year, and where he will be giving good children their festivegifts. The Christmas Fairy will be found in the Gypsy Caravan and childrenwill be able to have their faces painted.Christmas wouldn't be complete without carolsinging and we are encouraging schools,groups and choirs to come along to one of ourfestive evenings to sing Christmas carols. Ifyou know of any groups that may beinterested please contact us either by phoneon 01452 812727 or by email [email protected] Food will also be available, but isnot included in the entrance charge. The BirdPark really is not to be missed thisChristmas. All of the above is included in theentrance price of £8.00 per person with nocharge for under ones.

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Millions of people across the world will be veryfamiliar with the inside of Gloucester Cathedral,but sadly few outside of Gloucestershire willknow where that famous old interior is. I am ofcourse referring to the Harry Potter films that usedthe grand old building as a location for filming forthe first, second and sixth films.

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Thanks to all who took part in our Octobercompetitions and congratulations to thewinners:Gloucester Rugby – Harlequins – JohnHopcroft of Lea Crescent, Mr S Walden ofAbbeymead, Mike Brady of Churchdown,Shirley Smith of Elmbridge Road and YvonneWilliams of Upton St Leonards.Bacon Theatre – Pair of tickets to see SidBowfin’s Musical Feast – Ann Welsh ofMalvern Road, Miss Natalie Sallis of TainmoreCrescent and Sarah Walters of Lea Crescent.Cafe Rene – Three Course Meal for Fourplus a bottle of house wine – CarolynEdwards of Churchdown.

1 Prizes are as stated and no cash or prize alternativewill be offered.

2 Employees of The Local Answer and their families orhouseholds are not eligible to enter.

3The first correct entry drawn at random after theclosing date will win the prize as stated.

4The winner will be notified by telephone after theclosing date has passed.

5The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondencewill be entered into.

6 Entrants must be over 18 years, unless stated.7 Proof of posting is not regarded as proof of receipt ofentry.

8The Local Answer accepts no responsibility for theprovision of the prize, which remains at all times thefull responsibility of the prize donor(s).

9 By entering any competition you agree to have yourname published in the next issue of The Local Answershould you be drawn as a winner of the prize.

COMPETITION WINNERS COMPETITION RULES


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DANISH PASTRY & FILTER COFFEEONLY £2.25 INCLUDING A REFILL

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A FREE DRINK WITH EVERY MEAL(A glass of house wine, or 1/2 pint of beer, larger, cider,

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31 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP - Tel. (01452) 309340

Evening O�ers (6pm-10pm)

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

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