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ContentsFood & Entertainment 5Delicious Dishes 7What’s On 21Health & Beauty 32Did You Know? 37Competition Winners 37Homes & Gardens 38In the Garden 47In the Home 51Professional Services 58Money Matters 61People First Policing 65Index of Advertisers 66

Competitions12, 15, 25, 26 & 29

Well the summer holidays are over for a lot of us, and new terms start forschools and colleges soon.I’m sure there are still some lovely late summer days to come andplenty for you to do, so check out our ‘What’s On’ pages. You could popby and say happy 3rd birthday to Toffee and Treacle at Prinknash Bird &Deer Park, or enjoy a free day out at Newent Onion Fayre & FoodFestival and enter the famous onion eating competition!Talking of eating – we have two new additions to our great range ofrestaurants – Vinings in Gloucester’s historic docks and Indian Spice inWinchcombe Street, Cheltenham. Both have introductory offers, so whynot check them out? There’s also the great value lunch menu at TheMayflower to consider – see our review on page 13.We have some fabulous prizes to be won this month – read our reviewon the Thai Brasserie then enter the draw to win a 3 course meal for 2plus a bottle of house wine.If you fancy a night at the theatre, you can win free tickets to see TheSounds of Simon – the UK’s leading tribute act to Simon and Garfunkel.The Real China restaurant in The Brewery is offering readers a chanceto win £60 worth of vouchers to try “The Ultimate Oriental EatingExperience”, and I know many of you will cringe at the thought ofChristmas already BUT we have an amazing competition courtesy of TheBrown Jug and TheWheatsheaf. They are offering a free Christmas PartyBuffet for 25 people worth £250 plus free room hire worth £75 – butget your skates on, the deadline is 17th September. If that is not enough,they have also generously offered a delicious 3 course Christmas Dinnerworth £18.95 per person.September is the start of the new rugby season and, if like us you enjoya trip to see Gloucester Rugby, then TRY your luck to win 2 Silver Ticketsto witness the Cherry & Whites’ battle against Wasps on Saturday 22nd.Ladies – have you been over-indulging on your summer break? If youfeel the need to get in shape, read about Ladyzone on our centre pages.We were invited to see the new treatment called ‘Lovelipo’, a fantasticway to tone up the bits that exercise and diet alone can’t do!

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On the cover this month we feature local charity forbereaved children,Winston’sWish, who are this month holdingtheir flagship fundraising event – the Sunrise Walk.Winston’s Wish was established in 1992 to meet the needs

of bereaved children and their families and was the first charityof its type, and now the largest provider of this support, inthe UK. It is now celebrating its 20thanniversary year and its expertise issought by many other organ-isations at home and abroad.The Sunrise Walk will be

starting and finishing atCheltenham Racecourse onSaturday 15th September and this year, in additionto the 10mile course, has a five mile route option to encourageanyone of any age or ability to take part – bring the family dogwith you too! The walks will take in the beautiful Cheltenhamscenery from Cleeve Hill at day break, and will help the charityraise vital funds to continue its services.Winston’s Wish relies almost entirely on voluntary donations

to raise the £1.7 million necessary to deliver its support eachyear. So, if you haven’t already signed up, now’s the time todo it! Just log on to www.sunrisewalk.co.uk or call theWinston’s Wish Fundraising Team on 01242 515157. Everywalker will receive a special Winston’s Wish Sunrise Walk t-shirt, goodie bag and a well deserved hot breakfast at the end.With 2012 being such a special year for Winston’s Wish we

should all be supporting the charity by signing up to the walkand helping them celebrate their 20th anniversary – awonderful local charity close to many people’s hearts.

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Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat.Add the onions and fry for 2-3 mins, untilsoftened. Add the garlic and bay leaves and cookfor a further 2 mins.

Pour in the red wine, bring to the boil and letbubble for 2 mins, or until it has reduced by abouthalf. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar and thymeleaves and stir. Season well and cook for 5 mins.

Stir in the vegetable stock and the leftoverchopped pork. Leave to simmer, covered, forabout 30 mins, until the ragu is quite thick.

Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle according topack instructions and drain well.

To serve, toss the pork ragu through thetagliatelle until coated all over. Divide betweenwarm bowls and garnish with the thyme leavesand parmesan shavings.

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Jo Dymock, owner of Inside Out gift shop, has decided to callit a day after 13 happy years trading in Cheltenham’s BathRoad, initially in partnership and then as a sole trader.She is looking forward to the next stage of her life – taking

a break to spend more time with her family – but is also sadto be leaving the premises that’s been her second home forso long. Jo said: “It’s been a brilliant 13 years – I’ve reallyenjoyed running the shop and I will miss the customers that Ihave got to know so well. I can‘t thank them enough for thesupport they’ve given.”Jo also recognised the significant contribution made by her

family and staff over the years: “I’m extremely grateful to themall – they’ve been brilliant!”

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31 AUGUST-2 SEPTEMBERJUMPIN’ AT THE WOODSIDEA retro dance festival of jazz, jive and swingwith live bands, dance workshops and kidsactivities. Dowty Sports Club, DownHatherly Lane, Cheltenham, GL2 9QD.Various ticket prices. Tel: 01453 885709for details or visit www.jazzjiveswing.com1 SEPTEMBEROPERATION SHOEBOX FUNDRAISERFayre to help raise money for UK troops inAfghanistan. Raffle, jumble sale, tombola,stalls, face painting, Mr Whippy, etc. 2pm,Millennium Hall, Shurdington SocialCentre, Shurdington, Cheltenham.ACOUSTIC GUITARISTA night’s entertainment with accousticguitarist Darren. Free entry, greatatmosphere. 8.30pm till late. Five Alls, BathRoad, Cheltenham.COUNTRY WALKJoin us for our monthly walk discovering abit of the beautiful Cotswolds each time.This month we’re meeting in Chedworthoutside the Church and enjoying 4.5m inc.Chedworth Villa. Optional lunch at the 7Tuns pub. Comfortable pace but pleasewear comfortable footwear. Dogswelcome but only assistance dogs in thepub please. Chedworth Church. 10am.£6. www.dont-do-dating.co.uk.07712 4339781-2 SEPTEMBERPRESCOTT HILL CLIMBBritish & Midland Championships atPrescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham.Speed hill climbing starts at 9am. For moreinformation and to book tickets visitwww.prescott-hillclimb.com or telephone01242 673136.2 & 22 SEPTEMBERCHELTENHAM BRIDGE CLUBCheltenham Bridge Club has undergone a£150,000 refurbishment and are offering aseries of FREE learn to play bridge sessionsin September. All ages are welcome. Toregister visit www.bridgewebs.com. Therewill be four separate 3 hour sessions withbeginners able to sign up for one session.10am-1pm, 2-5pm.3 SEPTEMBERAN INCONVENIENT TRUTH 2Cheltenham film maker, Jack Guest,presents a special screening of his eco-documentary An Inconvenient Truth 2,including the distinguished guest speaker,Jonathon Porritt CBE. Intended as a sequelof sorts to Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth,the film is about the world getting better. Itproposes that society already has answersto climate change and features positivesolutions already implemented in Sweden,

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11 SEPTEMBERLUNCHTIME RECITALAcclaimed pianist James Bawn plays aselection of classical pieces at The TownHall including music by Mussorgsky,Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and Prokofiev.Tickets £3.95. Starts 1.05pm. Tickethotline: 0844 576 2210.TASTY TAPAS & WINE EVENINGJoin us at La Tasca for a chance to makenew friends! Singles get together for thosenew to the area, mega busy or just lookingfor a new social scene. £20. 07712433978 / visit www.dont-do-dating.co.uk14 SEPTEMBERFARMERS MARKET

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seamlessly from the playing squad into thecoaching ranks.It’s obviously early days but Tindall cut a

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in the Cherry and White of Gloucesterand, without a new contract having beenagreed upon, it looked increasingly asthough his appearance for the Barbariansback in May would be his last at the club.

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going to let me ease into. He’s notexpecting me to fly up there and starttaking sessions with the boys straightaway. I still want to play, so it’s going to bea hard balancing act in terms of makingsure I’ve properly prepared myself whilethinking about what others are doing – sothat’s going to be a challenge in itself.“We know what we’re capable of when

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Come down to The Brewery on Saturday 6 Octoberfor lots of free activities for the whole family to enjoy,hosted by The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.Exciting creative workshops will keep little onesentertained for hours. Look out for a fun competitionbased on the fabulous children’s book, Dear Zoo,which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Thecompetition will take place in the run up to the Festivaland you’ll have the chance to win some fab prizes!Visit thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk for further detailsof the activities at The Brewery and competition andcheck out cheltenhamfestivals.com for the full Festivalprogramme.

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Lifting the Blues presents another greatnight of top class music featuring MikeSanchez with support from Eddie Martin.British singer, pianist and guitarist MikeSanchez is one of the most exciting andcharismatic performers of Rhythm & Bluesand Rock ‘n’ Roll in the world today. Hisindelible image as a frenetic front man,pumping powerful boogie-woogie from thepiano in a soaking suit, has won him fansfrom all over the world and attracted afollowing from many famous rock andblues legends who have lined up to workwith him. Saturday 22nd September at7.30pm. Telephone: 01242 25800www.bacontheatre.co.uk

15 SEPTEMBERWINSTON’S WISH SUNRISE WALK

Winston’s Wish is celebrating its 20thanniversary year and you can join in thecelebrations by walking the 5 or 10 mileSunrise Walk, starting and finishing atCheltenham Racecourse. Register atwww.sunrisewalk.co.uk or complete andreturn the application form available bycalling the Winston’s Wish FundraisingTeam on 01242 515157.18 SEPTEMBERSTUDENT EDUCATION SHOWFashion Students strut their stuff on thecatwalk to showcase their creativity andtalent as part of Cheltenham FashionWeek. Event starts 7pm at GloucestershireCollege, Cheltenham Campus, PrincessElizabeth Way, Cheltenham. Tickets cost£5 and can be booked on 0800 880 8094.www.cheltenhamfashionweek.co.uk

PUB QUIZWe want you on our team! Test those greycells and have a giggle with the Don’t DoDating crowd as we give a local pub quiz ago. Norwood Arms. £10 inc. drink.Contact 07712 433978 / visit www.dont-do-dating.co.uk21 SEPTEMBERAN AUDIENCE WITH JIMMY TARBUCK

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they havemade.Take time toperuse andbuy some of the finest local arts andcrafts that this area has to offer.Start on some early Christmas shopping,with many individual items you won’t getelsewhere. Choose from gorgeousjewellery, stained glass, beautifulcalligraphic cards and pictures, lots of giftideas for both adults and children.

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22-29 SEPTEMBERCALENDAR GIRLSCheltenham Operatic and DramaticSociety present an adaptation of thepopular film by Tim Firth about Women’sInstitute members who strip off for acharity calendar. 7.45pm (except Sunday)at The Playhouse Theatre, Bath Road,Cheltenham. Matinee 2.30pm on Saturday29th. £12 (£10 concessions). To book callthe Box Office on 01242 522852.23 SEPTEMBERFOREST OF DEAN FUNGAL FORAYAn afternoon foray into the Forest of Deanwith the Dean Fungus Group to find outwhat’s edible and what’s poisonous.Suitable for over 10’s. Adults £5.50,children £4. From New Fancy Carpark,near Parkend. 2-4pm. Booking essential.Please call 01594 822612 for details oremail: [email protected] SEPTEMBERTHE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENTA study morning at Gloucester Cathedralexploring the movement and how artistsenhanced the cathedral. 10am-1pm. £12including coffee and biscuits. Early bookingadvised. Please note tour includes walkingand climbing steps. Contact ChristineTurton on 01452 508210.www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk25 SEPTEMBERCITY OF BIRMINGHAMSYMPHONY ORCHESTRAClassical pieces by Weber, Bruch andTchaikovsky. Cheltenham Town Hall. From£10. 7.30pm. To book: 0844 5762210.

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] ME TIME EVENINGExclusive evening in 4 star luxury hotel with3 local experts in beauty, pampering, craftand more who will provide tips & adviceand FREE taster treatments. Charity prizedraw. Cheltenham Park Hotel. £10 inc.cocktail & nibbles. Contact 07712 433978/ visit www.jttevents.co.uk/whats-on26 SEPTEMBER-2 OCTOBER

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The term ‘circuit training’ can be off-putting asmany of us associate it with high-tempo,strenuous activities that leaves you completelyexhausted. Your 30 minute relaxed workout atLadyzone employs similar beneficial tactics – avariety of excercises, each for set periods of time– but is really focused on you working within therelative comfort of your own ability, as opposedto feeling the pressures of a competitiveenvironment.

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Whether you need or want to lose weight,Ladyzone is an ideal gym for many, many reasons– in particular because your happiness is theirmain objective. It’s location close to the town’strain station may not be ideal for those living inother areas of the town, but it’s well worth thejourney to improve your life in the company ofsupportive membersand staff who soonbecome friends. AsLadyzone offers afree trial session, wethoroughly recom-mend you go alongto check it out foryourself!

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Dieting and exercise can slim and tone, howeverthe actual number of fat cells stays the same – leavingyou with stubborn pockets of fat – ‘the wobbly bits’!

During the procedure the ultrasonic waves burst the fatcells turning them to liquid which is then carried away intothe lymphatic system. The fluid leaves the body through theusual process (when you spend a penny!), so you areencouraged to drink plenty of water following the treatment

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Whilst many elderly people go on to enjoy independence wellinto their later years, some require more help to maintain theirquality of life and remain in their own homes.Rojene Live-in Care offers a professional, personalised live-in service to help elderly people stay comfortably in their ownsurroundings with the reassurance of a carer being on handto help with everyday tasks and personal assistance.Rojene Live-in Care is an independent local company startedin 2008 by Ron and Jenny Mills, both of whom have a vastknowledge and experience in the caring profession. Allmembers of staff are fully trained, qualified and personallymatched to each client to offer compassionate care and afriendly helping hand.If you would like more details either for yourself or for a

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www.andorran.co.uk

Roger Downes FCA is a director of Andorran

Itʼs a bit like saving for our retirement isnʼt it? Making a willis only for older people; Iʼm too young to have to worry aboutit. So, just like pensions, where too many people start puttingmoney aside too late, you put off making a will ʻuntil you needtoʼ. Thereʼs also a popular misconception that you donʼt needa will unless you have enough money that there will beinheritance tax to pay on it. Allow me to suggest you are wrongon both counts.If you die without leaving a will, you die intestate. This is a

technical legal term, which essentially means that yourestate is shared out according to the rules of intestacy ratherthan how you want it to be shared out. If you want to controlwhere your money goes, then you need to write the rules whilstyou can.You hear many people described as ʻcontrol freaksʼ but

thereʼs a big streak of the desire to control in all of us and wherecould it be more important than in relation to the money thatwe have built up over the years?It doesnʼt have to be a complex document unless you want

it to be. In its simplest form it is just a list of instructions asto where you want your money to go when you are no longerhere to dictate that on a daily basis. If you have sufficient thatinheritance tax could be an issue, then it probably needs tobe more structured and the advice of a qualified Accountantwill be well worth the fee that is demanded.You hear all sorts of stories about family disputes after

someone has died. But the scope for these debates becomesmuch narrower if you have written down what you want tohappen to your money. Besides which, you may not want thefamily to get it all; perhaps you want some to go to charity. Ifyou write a will, this can happen; if you die intestate it is muchmore unlikely.So make a will and keep it up to date for any changes in

your life.

Where thereʼs a will!

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

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Referral Hotline 07795 102 983

Welcome to Deanwood Lodge Specialising in nursing and dementia care, we offer the highest standards of care, comfort and support, with friendly, experienced staff, and a warm, homely atmosphere. We also offer quality Respite Care, so if you care for an elderly family member, we are able to provide, affordable care to give you a well earned break.

Our Facilities at a Glance

24 hour nursing and residential care tailored to individual needs

Each room beautifully furnished to highest standards

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Lifts to all floors for easy access

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We ensure we really know each of our residents as individuals

Carefully recruited staff team who are passionate about high quality care

Specialist nurses to ensure the highest standard of contemporary care

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Excellent links with our local community to enable our residents to remain active and i n - volved

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Telephone: 01242 244856Email: [email protected]

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CYCLE SECURITYWhether it be for pleasure or to commute to workmany of us will use a bike, and all will be at some riskof having it stolen. To keep your cycle safe thefollowing actions should be taken:-� Cycles should be locked tothe bike racks supplied oran immovable object, in anopen place with lots of foottraffic, and not in quiet, littleused alleys where a thiefcan work undisturbed.

� A good quality lock,preferably a ‘D’ lock,should be used, and anyitems such as lights shouldbe removed.

� If you keep your cycle ina shed or garage be extravigilant and lock it to a solid object. Many recentthefts have been of cycles left unsecured in sheds,garages and gardens.If you get the feeling that you are being followed

home, you probably are. Cycle thieves will try everytrick in the book to find the location of bikes worthstealing and it may well be advisable to ride roundthe block until you are happy you are not beingwatched. It’s well worth a call at the time to alertpolice to the suspicious activity.

Should you be unlucky and have your cycle stolen,making it identifiable in case it is recovered is veryimportant. Post coding the cycle with your postcodeand house number, using an ultra violet pen in orderto make it traceable, and advertising this by putting asticker in a visible place on the frame acts as adeterrent. Details of the bike, including framenumber, make, model and any identifying marksshould be recorded.

Using the National Mobile Property Register(NMPR) is also advised. Individuals can create a free,secure, online account with the NMPR by going towww.immobilise.com. Once the account is createditems of property including cycles, laptops, flat screenTV’s, games machines, digital cameras and mobilephones (using the IMEI number) can be recorded onthe site. We can search the site using the serialnumber and if a match is found the account holder’sdetails can be used by police to return the items.Further advice can be obtained by contacting PCSOKim Graham by calling the non emergency number,101, or e-mailing [email protected]

Happy cycling!

Tim WaterhouseCheltenham South LPT.

Inspector

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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.

SERVICES INCLUDE:· Central heating systems· Boiler installation and servicing· Gas fire installations· Kitchen appliances (from plumbing in dishwashers,

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WHAT’S ONAttractionsPrinknash Bird & Deer Park 24Clubs & SportsGloucester Rugby 25Happy Feet Dance Club 30Helen O’Grady Drama Academy 30MSD Evolution 23Prescott Shooting 22Shipton Golf Course 23EventsBacon Theatre 29Bohemian Beads 30Bowden Hall Hotel 29Cleeve Concerts 30Newent Onion Fayre 21Tewkesbury Craft Fair 27The Brewery 26

SHOPPINGInside Out 17

TRAVELGloucestershire Airport 28

HEALTH & BEAUTYAspire Xpress Fitness 36Cheltenham Mind Body 33Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage 32Healthy Feet 32Kim Brunwin Permanent Make-up 37Ladyzone 34-35Leckhampton Chiropractic 33Mobile Chiropodist 32Natural Beauty Enhancement 33The Guild Hairdressing 37The Hallie Clinic 32The Haven 32Ultrasound Slimming 32

HOMES & GARDENSBathroomsLeckhampton Bathrooms 44Severn Vale Bathrooms 67Total Bathroom 45Building ServicesBack & Lejeune 63Bence Landscaping 40B E Rudman 60CKF Property Maintenance 47Dot and Dab Plastering 48

Harry Antonious 46JTG Building 60New Line Paving 50Newman Roofing 62Staverton Building Supplies 2SWS Plastering 60Carpets & Carpet FittingCarpets Direct 56Carpet Emporium 38CarpentryJT Godwin Carpentry & Kitchens 45Nick Burton 49Red Ideas Design & Build 56Three Piece Joinery 60Cleaning ServicesCarpet Doctor 55Justin Window Cleaning 49Oven Busters 55Regency Cleaning 52Spa Drive Clean 46Time For You 55Electrical ServicesBeacon Electrical 62Cotswold Rewires 60County Electrical 64Flexitest Limited 58Furnishing & AppliancesB Grade Domestics 4Centrepiece 57Clearview Stoves 38FireStyles 6Hammonds 9Interior Needs 43MWE Furnishings Ltd 38New Blinds 53Space Master Fitted Wardrobes 55The Winnen Furnishing Company 19Warm Welcome 41Gardening ServicesAcorn Gardening Services 46Adrian Gibbs Garden Services 46All Seasons Garden Landscapes 47Mark Clifford Landscapes 46Neeta Landscapes 46Samuel J Knowles 47Sargeant’s Timber Services 46Tree Stump Removal 46Handyman ServicesIan Badrock 62John Wilson Property Maintenance 47The Local Handyman 46Heating & PlumbingBarker & Bayliss 58Charlton Kings Plumbing 61Cotswold Plumbers 42Day Wellington 48Greenoak Boiler Servicing 52ID Godwin 60Pete T Plumbing & Heating 49Plumb It 65Shackleton & Wintle 51Stanley Plumbing 58Terry Brill 56KitchensHatherley Worktops 49Leckhampton Kitchens 44

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