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homes valued at up to £1million from the tax system. During his interview with The Cheltenham Standard he also made comment on town centre parking charges. David Cameron simply stated: “There are some important local issues that Alex Chalk is campaigning on; the parking is one and wanting to get a good outcome for the local hospital is another.” He went on to further comment: “If you make it too difficult to park you push people into the out-of- town shopping and you lose the life and heart of our towns.’’ He continued: “In

don’t miss your right to vote Closing date: Monday 20 april 2015 ON Thursday 7th May 2015, the UK Parliamentary election will be held. Cheltenham residents wishing to vote, who are not yet registered, need to register

fact in my own constituency of Witney parking is free which makes a great deal of difference to the town and I know Alex is going to be pushing very strongly on this agenda.’’ Commenting on Conservative leader David Cameron’s visit to Cheltenham, Liberal Democrat candidate Martin Horwood, the town’s MP since 2005, said: “To have both LibDem and Conservative party leaders here within a week underlines the fact that this is a tough two-horse race we’re running here.’’ Making a scathing personal attack he also said of the PM: “He’s a decent enough chap in private and was elected as a new ‘nice’ Tory. But he has been a

to vote online at www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote. Residents can check whether they’re registered to vote by calling 01242 264132. You can’t vote, if you aren’t registered by 20th April. It’s easy to do and only takes a few minutes online (you will need your National Insurance number when registering). Anyone wishing to have a postal vote for the elections on

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weak leader, giving way to his right wing on issue after issue: on Europe on the NHS, international aid, on green issues and on constitutional reform.’’ Mr Cameron also mentioned the Tories' recent pledge of £8bn extra per year to NHS services, but refused to be drawn on whether this would lead to Cheltenham General's A&E department returning to 24-hour service. The hospital had its emergency provision cut in 2013 and between 8pm and 8am ambulances now ferry patients to Gloucestershire Royal instead. He finally added: “In the NHS the decisions about services must be taken by the clinical leaders

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and by the local clinicians and that's the way things work but we are providing the money so that good local services can be provided.” In response to the PM’s comments Alex Chalk the Conservative candidate said: “I was delighted to welcome David Cameron to Cheltenham. Cheltenham is one of very few seats that will decide this election. If people want David Cameron as Prime Minister they have to vote for it locally. The alternative is a Labour government, probably propped up by the SNP - an alliance between the party hat would bankrupt Britain and the party that would break up Britain.”

proxy vote is having someone vote on your behalf. To change or cancel an existing postal, postal proxy or proxy vote appointment, written instruction must be received by 5pm on 21st April. For more information, contact the elections office either by telephone: 01242 264132, fax: 01242 264120 or email: elections@ cheltenham.gov.uk

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By Todd HaslEwood A PUB LANDLORD has been at the centre of controversy over the past few weeks, as his behaviour towards staff, customers and the general public has been brought under question. Daniel McCarthy has only been the landlord of The Kemble Brewery Inn in Fairview Street since October and has managed to upset locals in the area and his regular customers since his appointment. Just last week, Mr McCarthy allegedly barricaded himself in the pub with fire extinguishers for a three day stint, refusing deliveries and his area manager from gaining entrance. Other reports of abusive language and Mr McCarthy

even cleaning public drains in his dressing gown and slippers have been conveyed to the Cheltenham Standard. Punch Taverns, who run the pub amongst 3,000 others, said: “We will work to try and resolve the situation for all parties concerned. Mr McCarthy passed all of our initial interviews well so it comes as a surprise to us that he has behaved in this manner. The matter will be dealt with accordingly.” The pub is located just outside of the town centre and is a favourite for Cheltenham Town fans on match days, as the pub is enroute to Whaddon Road. Chris Baylis had retired from his post as landlord at the pub after eight years in charge last October, which

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McCarthy’s stewardship. The 44-year-old told us that Mr McCarthy, “didn’t know how to run a pub. He would treat the staff and the general

public disgustingly and only last week he was swearing at his area manager and local pedestrians.” Many regulars at The

Kemble have left the pub because of the way it has been run, and have moved to the Sandford Ale House, located on London Road.

Hundreds missing out on specialist care Star-Lily (left) and Angel-Rose Bliss with the new logos for Cotswold Care Hospice which has changed its name to Longﬁeld as part of its ambitious ﬁve-year plan

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MANY people in Gloucestershire with conditions other than cancer are missing out on specialist care, according to Cotswold Care Hospice. Now the charity has unveiled an ambitious five-year care strategy to provide community-based services across the county. A national report by the London School of Economics and Political Science show that heart disease, respiratory illness and dementia account for considerably more deaths per year in the UK than cancer, but only 20 percent of referrals for palliative care were for non-cancer conditions in 2013. It is the same in Gloucestershire with heart disease, respiratory illness and cancer claiming the most lives, but the majority of people Cotswold Care Hospice supports have cancer.

Last year the charity supported 600 people. Research undertaken by Longfield shows that there are, on average, an additional 2,000 people in the county who could benefit from its specialist services every year. “Longfield has seen significant growth in the needs for its services over the past five years. We have ambitious plans to take our services across the county, to enable more people to access our support,” says Andrew

Fletcher, the charity’s new chief executive. As part of that plan the charity is changing its identity to Longfield, the name of the original house bought to set up the hospice. Mr Fletcher says the charity plays an important role in the well-being of the county. “Our services complement NHS primary care treatment and support the family as well as the patient,” he says. “We want to enable people to have greater control and choice about their care.” Longfield is launching a community based Art for Health service, developing a fatigue management programme and expanding its bereavement counselling and day therapy services in the community. It will also develop its existing services at its Minchinhampton centre.

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COTSWOlD FAShiON DOES iTS biT FOR ChARiTy LILY Gins in Cheltenham will play host to “a fashion show with a difference” on the 19th of May, according to organiser Steve Taylor. The event is the second of its kind put together by Mr Taylor of Unique and Nick Gazzard in aid of the Gloucester based charity – the Hollie Gazzard Trust.

Those lucky enough to get tickets will see summer fashion inspiration from the likes of Melissa Antonious, Bodega Women’s Wear, Cupid Couture and @The Boutique in Cirencester as well as a special burlesque show. Music will once again be provided by well-known local act - Tommy and

the Fuse. The Hollie Gazzard Trust was set up by Nick Gazzard following the death of his daughter Hollie, who was stabbed to death while at work at Fringe Benefits & La Bella Beauty Salon, Gloucester. The charities aim is to promote the dangers of knife crime, reduce the level of do-

mestic abuse and to help, support and fund young hairdressers in Gloucestershire through a partnership with Gloucestershire College. “Fashion was important to Hollie and we really appreci-

ate the way that designers and shop owners have come together for the charity,” said Nick. Tickets are £12.95 and are available online via http://holliegazzard.org/ event/unique-fashion-

culture-show-lily-gins/ or http://www.uniquemediagroup.co.uk/ For more information about the Hollie Gazzard Trust please visit the website www.holliegazzard.org

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business and communities fighting over its ownership. Mr Kaveh, who does not own the building, has been financially supporting a campaign group which

wants to keep the artwork in place. But others have criticised the listed status saying there was now "nothing to protect" the work from the elements.

Green Party candidate makes frack free promise to Cheltenham voters THE Green Party candidate for Cheltenham has promised that he will oppose any future attempts to carry out fracking in the Gloucestershire if elected. Adam Van Coevorden has joined hundreds of election candidates from nearly all the UK’s political parties who have pledged to oppose the controversial industry in their constituencies. The Frack Free Promise, an online platform launched by Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, has already seen nearly 900 candidates commit themselves to opposing fracking in their local area or help block it across Britain if their areas have not been licensed.

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THE "Spy Booth" artwork, showing three figures "snooping" on a telephone box appeared in Hewlett Road a year ago. It has caused more than its fair share of controversy. Businessman Hekmat Kaveh had applied for the artwork, satellite dish and phone booth, to be included in the property's Grade II listed status. Banksy said on his website he was surprised "because when I did art at school I got an 'ungraded'. The listed status means any unauthorised work affecting the listed mural would be a criminal offence. It has previously been daubed with white paint. The house itself is already Grade II listed and is located about three miles from government listening post GCHQ. The mural has been a source of controversy ever since it first appeared with people trying to steal it, vandals painting over it and

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electoral candidates across the country have pledged to oppose fracking in their constituencies if they are elected. As well as having significant environmental risks, fracking is a damaging distraction from our need to focus on energy conservation and renewable generation.’’

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Appeal to ﬁnd owner of dog after cyclist bitten in Pittville Park POLICE are trying to trace the owner of a dog, reported to have attacked a cyclist in Cheltenham. The 61-year-old victim was riding near the boating lake in Pittville park at about 11.35am on Monday 30th March, when she saw a man throw a ball for his dog which was off the lead. Moments later, the white and tan terrier appeared beside her and bit her on the leg, causing her to fall off her bike. She showed the man the wound which punctured the skin and left a bruise, but he is said to have dismissed it as 'just a scratch'. The woman sought medical advice for the injury and has made a complaint to the police, saying the man is believed to be from Barnwood in Gloucester. Officers are keen to trace the dog owner, who is in his 60s and was in the company of another man and a woman in a wheelchair. It's believed the incident was also witnessed by a family who was in the area at the time. Anyone with information is asked to call Gloucestershire police on 101, quoting incident no 151 of 30 March 2015.

Man charged with robbery ASHLEY Pash, 36 of Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates yesterday morning charged with robbery. The case relates to an incident in St Georges Place, Cheltenham on 12th April. He has now been remanded by the court and the prelimanary hearing has been set 30th April 2015, at Gloucester Crown Court.

Heartless thieves steal from graves POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the theft of plants and flowers from a number of graves at a cemetery in Shurdington near Cheltenham. One of the plots at the St Paul's churchyard, which was being tended by an 89-year-old widower, has been targeted five times in recent months causing great distress to the victim and his family. Officers have ruled out the possibility that the plants are being dug up and removed by animals. Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to call Gloucestershire police on 101, quoting incident no 422 of 20 March 2015.

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Cheltenham Civic Awards Deadline October 2015

LOCAL architectural gems could be in line for a prestigious award and residents have until October to put forward their nominations for the next ceremony in 2016. The Cheltenham Civic Awards aim to recognise high design standards in new or recently completed buildings. The Cheltenham Civic Awards – which are now going to be held every two years – are made by the borough council, in association with the Cheltenham Civic Society. They encourage standards of excellence in the restoration of historic buildings and other works in the field of improvement in Cheltenham’s built environment. The awards are made in the following categories: a new building or structure; restoration of or, alterations or additions to an existing building; improvements to the built or landscaped environment. It has been agreed in

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Design Festival. The Paterson Memorial Lecture will continue to be given annually. Karen Radford, conservation and heritage manager for Cheltenham Borough Council, said: “The awards are important because they raise the public profile within the town of new buildings of quality, as well as historic buildings which have been successfully restored and repaired. The award scheme encourages and recognises architectural quality and we are delighted to be able to continue to fund these awards.’’ For more information about the award criteria and now to nominate, visit www.cheltenhamcivicsociety.org.uk, call 01242 524632 or email enquiries@cheltenhamcivicsociety.org.uk

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LAST week the former Foreign Secretary met party activists in the Promenade before embarking on a walkabout around the town centre to meet voters. Mr Hague was accompanied by the Conservative candidate Alex Chalk who is someone he has known for 15 years. Speaking from behind The Cheltenham Standards’ very own ‘battle bike’ Mr Hague described Mr Chalk as “one of the most capable candidates that we have anywhere in the country.” And when prompted if he believed it was damaging for Mr Chalk to be portrayed as an outsider by his Liberal Democrat opponent Martin Horwood he went on to say, “Alex is able to run on what he is already doing for the people of Cheltenham and what he would be able to achieve in the future.’’ “It’s absolutely crucial for voters in Cheltenham to know that this seat can make the difference between a Conservative majority or not; between waking up with David Cameron as Prime Minister on May 8th or Ed Miliband as Prime Minister. “The only way to make sure of that is to vote Conservative. Not Liberal.” The Cabinet minister, who is stepping down from Parliament at the general election, has bought Cyfronydd Hall in Powys. He said the vast property, which is set in nearly 13 acres of grounds and includes six coach houses, was “an ideal place to write books.”

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Lib Dems reject oﬀer of cross party help to boost Cheltenham’s economy SENIOR Lib Dems at Cheltenham Borough Council have rejected an offer of assistance from their Tory counterparts to work together to boost the town's economy. The local Conservative group made their offer at last month's full Council meeting, during a discussion about a recent economic report produced by the Council's own strategists, Athey Consulting. As well as recognising the town's obvious strengths, the report also highlighted a number of serious weaknesses, calling upon Cheltenham's representatives to adopt the more 'growthorientated' approach seen in neighbouring towns such as Gloucester and Tewkesbury. At the meeting, the Lib Dem leader of the Council, Steve Jordan, challenged his Tory opponent to come up with his own sugges-

ElEction at fEvEr pitch in chEltEnham ELECTION fever is gripping Cheltenham and the two leading candidates are going all out to show their support in the town. The Tory candidate Alex Chalk is winning for sheer size of poster so far, erecting some huge blue poster boards which have attracted a lot of comment. But Lib Dem candidate Martin Horwood, the town's MP since 2005, is hitting back with his striking day-glo orange diamonds sprouting

all over town. The other candidates are nowhere to be seen, reflecting the two-horse race that is the politics in Cheltenham. Martin Horwood won a slim 4,920 majority over Conservative challenger Mark Coote last time but both Lib Dems and Tories were more than nineteen thousand votes ahead of any other candidate. The bookies rate UKIP, Labour and the Greens all as 50 or 100/1 outsiders this time.

Martin Horwood joined local LibDem councillors Colin Hay and Rob Reid in the sunshine last week to help put up another sign. “I’m so grateful for all the volunteer effort people are putting in,” said Martin. “Not just the hard graft of erecting the poster boards but all the hundreds of people who are showing my posters in their windows or in their front gardens. It’s a great morale boost for our campaign.”

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Winston’s Wish partners with Financial Associates WINSTON’S Wish, the leading childhood bereavement charity based in Cheltenham has partnered with Financial Associates (FA), financial advisors who advise on mortgages, investments, protection, insurance, pensions and savings. Established in 1992, Financial Associates is a nationwide organisation based in Wiltshire. The company has been loyal supporters of Winston’s Wish since May 2011, Catherine Ind raising money for the charity through generous tors have personal experifundraising and donations ence of Winston’s Wish. We affiliated to policy sales. believe that many families James Bryce, Director at Fidon’t take the necessary pronancial Associates, explains tection cover or make relethe ongoing relationship vant provisions to cope with with Winston’s Wish. “At FA, bereavement and support we recognise the importance from a charity such as of lending our strength and Winston’s Wish at that time influence to good causes. can make all the difference.” Sadly, a number of our “Our regular donations of clients and one of our Direc£2 per life insurance, critical

Litter louts in Salisbury Avenue Play Park RESIDENTS are up in arms in one of the most expensive parts of Cheltenham to live in, as it seems some of their local children/youths cannot be bothered to put their litter into an empty bin just two yards away. Some local residents were citing this as a disgrace and presenting a very bad impression of todays’ youths and their attitude to their environment.

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Venting spleen HEATWAVE season is upon us folks! However - here in Cheltenham we have some serious drawbacks to the welcome appearance of the big warm dot in the sky. It’ll come as no surprise to many that I enjoy massive celebrity status in this town. So the excuse to don sunglasses and get some privacy when I’m out and about is a real privilege. It can be exasperating doing all those autograph and selfie requests when all I want to do is sit outside Nando’s and be left in peace to eat chicken. I also love that the money I spent on my Mercedes hasn’t gone to waste. I mean for God’s sake – what was I thinking making that purchase at the start of freezing January? Alas all has ended well. Upon entering my sports car I now immediately retract the roof and blare my obscene black music as I pass all the plebs. I cruise through the Prom, out of town, directly to Wholefoods to pick

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up a few treats to enjoy. Without fail I always make the drive via Hester’s Way. I simply love to chortle at those perhaps less fortunate than myself. A few friends and I decided to ramp up our enjoyment of the sun so we pitched up a spot at Sandford Park. We even purchased some tasty snack food and wine from a nearby Sainsbury’s. However, I must warn you now to stop reading if you can’t handle the reality blow I’m about to deliver. The sun likes to bring out some very socially challenged individuals. I’m going to divide them into three groups. GROUP 1: The Tree huggers. I do not want to hear a group of hippies strum on a guitar and start singing some drugged up folk song whilst I sip pink. Stop it. Your clothes are dirty, you all need a bath and from my observation many of your group are in urgent

need of a dentist. GROUP 2: The Chavs. My god woman, please will you cover that midriff? Your belly is flopping out over those disgusting pale legs you’ve had the courtesy of hiding all year and now I have the unimaginable duty of witnessing them right up until the end of August. And please tell your boyfriend to put away his pigeon chest. It may be warm but we’re not in Florida. GROUP 3: The Kids. WHY are parents allowing their kids to make unimaginable noises with balloons in the middle of a public park? The constant noise of kids pumping up balloons with laughing gas and then inhaling it into their unhealthy little bodies makes me squirm. I was in two

minds of whether or not to report the matter to the police. The only thing stopping me was the chances of seeing one of them fall ill from their nuisance activity. You know summer really is here when our local super club MooMoos is pulling out all the stops to bring out the big acts. This Saturday promises to be a huge night as they welcome the cast from MTV’s Geordie Shore. General Manager Ian has got to be pleased with himself as this must be one of the best acts Cheltenham’s secured in a long while. It’s guaranteed to be a night of debauchery and alcohol-fuelled madness as the cast go wild with the revelers. Compare this with the droll act booked for the same night at ‘Chav V’ – they’ve managed Calum Best. Don’t bother prebooking, you won’t need to.

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2. Try in the morning about one (3) 3. Removes dozens of frocks from shop initially (5) 4. It's irritating getting on them (6) 5. No, a ﬁsh shows style (7) 6. Begin with heather? Alarming! (9) 7. Having played all one's cards? (5-6) 8. How taking turns can change people? (11) 12. Plenty of room for a speed contest? (5,4) 15. Laid out Edward, having grown (7) 17. A ﬂower with no head behind the boat (6) 19. Doctor allowed back to accommodation for motorists (5) 21. Branch of the year, maybe (3)

They are offering free tickets to the family friendly music festival as an incentive for households who switch their energy supply to Ecotricity before 30th April. By switching to Ecotricity and using the sign-up code 'WYCH1' you’ll get a free Wychwood camping weekend ticket worth £151, once their supply goes live. Offer ends 30th April. Headlining this year’s Wychwood Festival on the Main Stage will be UB40, with others acts including Boney M, The Proclaimers and The Undertones. Tickets http://wychwoodfestival.com/buy-tickets

Women sought over shoplifting incident POLICE have released a CCTV image of two women they want to speak to in connection with the theft of perfume and baby clothing from a store in Cheltenham. The incident happened at B&M Bargains in the Kingsditch Retail Park at about 7pm on Wednesday 8th April. Two women – one pushing a buggy with a baby girl on board – were seen on CCTV concealing the items in the pushchair and leaving without paying.

One is described as tall and thin and was wearing a black and white top, black leggings and black highheeled shoes. She was

pushing a pink and black buggy carrying a little girl, who wore a pink winter coat and white trainers. The other woman is smaller and wore grey shoes, grey trousers and a red short-sleeved top with a white motif on the front. Anyone recognising the pair from these descriptions or who has any information about the theft is asked to call Gloucestershire police on 101, quoting incident no 402 of 8th April 2015.

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Last week’s solutions (9th april 2015): Across: 1 Gulp; 3 Panpipes; 9 Lambast; 10 Alloy; 11 Conservative; 13 Untidy; 15 Dry rot; 17 Conversation; 20 Megan; 21 Conifer; 22 Satirist; 23 Army. Down: 1 Golf club; 2 Lemon; 4 Active; 5 Plaster saint; 6 Palaver; 7 Stye; 8 Water diviner; 12 Stingray; 14 Thought; 16 Precis; 18 Infer; 19 Imps.

about a whole bunch of things we can do towards helping Britain be great and greener. I’ll be focusing on the food side of things, with organically grown food being an important part of this; I can talk for ever about vegetables until someone tells me to shut up; fortunately my fellow panellists talk can about our energy and transport if they can get a word in; plus the importance of making space for Nature!” Ecotricity will be hosting a stage at Wychwood Festival, which is held at Cheltenham Racecourse from Friday 29th May until Sunday 31st May.

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Ecotricity to host ‘green debate’ at Wychwood Festival 2015 ECOTRICITY will hold a debate on whether Britain has a “green” future at this year’s Wychwood Festival. Chaired by journalist Lucy Siegle, from BBC’s One Show and The Observer newspaper, and featuring Riverford founder Guy Watson with Dale Vince among others, the ‘Green Britain Chat’ will debate the importance of sustainability across Energy, Transport, Food – which account for 80% of Britain’s carbon emissions. Riverford founder Guy Watson said: “I’m happy to be taking part in the ‘Green Britain Chat’ this year at Wychwood. We’ll be talking

Man appears at court charged in connection with robbery A MAN has appeared in court on Thursday 9 April in connection with the robbery of a 70-year-old man near the Two Pigs pub in Cheltenham last week. Jessie Erza Evans, 30 and of no fixed abode, appeared in front of magistrates in Cheltenham this afternoon

charged with robbery and section 20 wounding without intent. He was remanded to

appear at Gloucester Crown Court on 7th May. The case relates to a robbery that happened last Tuesday (31 March) afternoon, just after the victim had collected several thousand pounds in holiday money from the post office.

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CopS get new look weBSite GLOUCESTERSHIRE Constabulary launched its newlook website this week which is easier to read, responsive to a range of devices and allows users to report crimes and incidents online. Apart from a fresher design and feel, the site includes an improved help section for victims of crime, specific advice for different groups in our communities and more tailored crime prevention advice. Not only can you report non-emergency crimes and provide us with feedback online, the site will point you towards other organisations who can help on issues which are not usually a police matter, such

as noisy neighbours and stray dogs. Deputy Chief Constable Rod Hansen said: "The needs of the user were very much considered in the design of the new site. The old one was cumbersome and outdated. This one is much easier to navigate and information can be quickly obtained through the search function.

“It also helps to answer many of the general questions that are directed to our Force Control Room, so it should play an important role in helping to reduce demand in some areas of our work. “We've developed the site to be future proof so it can grow and change as necessary. That'll include giving the public more ways to transact with us online in the future, which is something we'll be looking at in the next phases of development.” The new site uses the same URL: http://www. gloucestershire.police.uk

Bike stolen at Cheltenham Spa Station BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) officers want to speak to any witnesses after a bike was stolen from Cheltenham Spa station. The theft happened shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday, 27th January. PC Ben Smith said: “The

victim left her bike propped up against the wall while she purchased a ticket. “While she was doing this, a man exiting the station took the bike and rode off in the direction of the town centre.” Anyone with information

is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference GSUB/B14 of 10/04/2015. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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International students enjoy English ‘study holiday’ at GC AHEAD of welcoming an abundance of students to its International Summer School this July and August, Gloucestershire College has played host to a young group of Thai students and a group of Japanese university students, to offer them a truly British cultural experience. 22 Thai students, aged 12 and 13, plus two of their teachers – all from Bangkok – arrived at the College’s Cheltenham Campus in midMarch for a month-long, classic English ‘study holiday’ filled with English Language lessons to improve their speaking and listening skills, and extra-curricular activities, ranging from drama workshops and filmmaking to Easter egg hunts, t-shirt printing and baking. They also visited UK sights such as Bath, London, LEGOLAND and the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Meanwhile the 27 Japanese students and their Professor, Hidemi Kobayashi, travelled all the way from

Ibaraki University in north Tokyo to undertake a threeweek culture course to improve their English, whilst interacting with the College’s other international students to enhance their communication skills. Many of the students want to be English teachers in the future and this opportunity provides them with the perfect platform from which to progress their studies and cultural understanding. As well as visiting students learning Japanese at the nearby University of Worcester, this group also enjoyed excursions to Oxford, Bath, the Cotswolds and London. As with all International students at Gloucestershire College, these groups stayed with host families in the local area, who are carefully chosen according to the students’ requirements. Judy Woodman, International Manager at Gloucestershire College, said: “We are a dedicated team which enjoys supporting our stu-

dents in achieving their potential, whether they are here with us for two weeks or two years.

“For many of our longterm international students, Gloucestershire College is the first step on their path to

study at a British university, while others progress on to new ventures in their home countries, after having suc-

ceeded in their studies and integrated into British life and culture. “Our students also enjoy making friends they will keep for life; those from different cultures and countries. Thanks to our host family network, they enjoy safe and happy homestays with us, which leave a positive and lasting impression. Some even keep in touch with them long after they have left the College.” Gloucestershire College has been welcoming international students on to its fulltime and Summer School programmes for more than 40 years now, thanks to its enviable location, highquality teaching, outstanding facilities, personalised courses and dedicated team which helps all students integrate into college and life in England. For more information visit www.gloscol.ac.uk/international or call the International Team on 01242 532140.

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BUSINESS editor’sDesk n a week that saw the Prime Minster David Cameron and the former Foreign Secretary William Hague hit the town on their respective campaign trails it was no surprise that that national telly channels and Fleet Street also rode into town bearing their ‘big boy spurs’. I thought the PM in Cheltenham would have created much more of a media scrum. Not a bit of it. We were all very well-behaved and took our turns in taking a nibble out of the Prime Minister. He was gracious and made time for all of us. Too well-mannered by half for my liking. No bad tempered ripostes or bristling acrimonious answers. All very handbags at dawn with a sniff of apathy that filled the hall with a slight reek of managed situations. Having said that how many times as a journalist do you get to interview your Prime Minister? Not many. Oh how I miss the days of pushing and shoving to get the story or pic. Making sure that you get to the front to get your question in and jostling for position to make your presence felt. Not so in dear old ‘Chelters’. Just goes to show how polite we are in this town…even the media. As you will have probably noticed we have now become a regency poster town with the two main protagonists fighting for every inch of available space to get their message and name across. It’s a veritable sea of blue and orange as both Alex Chalk and Martin Horwood attempt to use their primary colours to attract the voters like starving honey bees to their own particular whiff of political pollen. Every possible inch of space that they can grab is being grabbed. And this good old regency spa town is going to end up looking like Vegas quite soon. Mind you what choices do they have? In fact I’ve got a window box that’s free if they want to grab that too? It’s a ‘see my sign and vote for me’ situation which as we all know is going to go down to the wire on May 7th. Too close to call at the moment, but watch this space.

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Cheltenham agricultural client expert joins Knights CHELTENHAM-based professional services firm Knights has further strengthened its landed estates department with the addition of private client expert Laura Smith. Laura has nearly ten years’ experience working across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, providing advice to a range of agricultural clients across the region. She will join partners Kate Smith, Richard Williams, Brona Simmonds and newest recruit Sarah DenneyRichards and the wider landed estates team, allowing the firm to offer private client services to its wide range of clients in the agricultural, estates and rural affairs sectors. “Knights has a really strong agricultural and landed estates

team and I am really pleased to be able to come into a role here which will allow the firm to expand its services in this area of the business across the Midlands and South West,” said Laura. “The team has real expertise in property and estates management as well as tax planning among other things, but we are now able to offer private client services specifically to our landed estates clients, so I am confident that this will complement the existing expertise perfectly. “I have worked with Sarah Denney-Richards before, so it’s fantastic to be able to join her at Knights. It is a really forward-thinking firm, which offers something different and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to build up a new offering for the department.”

Laura Smith

CEO at Knights, David Beech, said that Laura’s appointment was another example of the firm’s commitment to growth. He said: “I am very pleased to welcome Laura to the landed estates team here at Knights. She brings with her a

wealth of experience in agricultural private client services, which will allow us to further expand our already extremely well-respected landed estates team. “Laura has an excellent reputation – and I’m sure she will be a huge asset to Knights.”

£2.3 million state of the art bio methane investment ANDIGESTION has invested £2.3 million in a new state of the art bio methane cleaning plant, as part of the ongoing development of its Bishops Cleeve based anaerobic digestion facility, enabling Andigestion to export 3,000,000 cubic meters of renewable natural gas per year to the grid for use in Gloucestershire. Bio methane is a natural by product of the anaerobic digestion process and is created when food waste is broken down by microorganisms. The bio methane needs to be ‘cleaned’ before it can be

added to the National Gas Grid. Some 15% of gas supplied to the National Gas Grid is set to be from renewable sources such as anaerobic digestion by 2020, under the renewable heat initiative. This initiative has been put in

place to help reduce green house gas emissions and meet the targets for reducing climate change. Jason Ward, Commercial Development Manager at Andigestion said: “This new investment will allow us to

process the bio methane and put it into the National Gas Grid, creating another stream of income for the plant and helping to ensure that increasing amounts of gas used by homes in the UK comes from renewable sources.”

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skills. Whether you’re looking to move on, or keep progressing in your existing role, standing still is not an option these days. The business world moves so quickly and working practices and responsibilities in the work place are constantly progressing; new ways of becoming more efficient or enhancing your career prospects are always just around the corner.” Administrative Professionals Week, which originates from the US, is an opportunity for professionals who operate in this sector includ-

ing administrative assistants, receptionists, secretaries, PA’s and other administrative support professionals to recognise and celebrate their personal achievements, and also the achievements of the industry as a whole. Administrative Professional Day takes place on 22nd April. Pitman Training Cheltenham is welcoming people to drop in throughout the week and you can call 01242 228080 or visit http://training4yourcareer.co.uk/pa-secretarial-diplomas/ to find out more.

IN support of Administrative Professionals Week 19th to 25th April, Pitman Training Cheltenham is hosting an Open Week offering free course demos, and free advice and guidance to anyone who would like to get in to the industry, or those who are already in the profession, but would like to look in to ways they can progress in their careers. Kevin Daws, Training Manager said: “We offer a

comprehensive range of administrative and secretarial courses at Pitman Training Cheltenham, and urge anyone who is thinking about a career within this industry sector, or any professionals currently operating within it, to get in touch which with our friendly team, on how to move their career forward.” He continued: “It’s essential, whatever your position, to continue to develop your

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mArAthon mAdneSS It’s that time of year again when over forty thousand runners will take to the streets of London on Sunday 26th April in a bid to run just over 26 miles for either their own esteem or for charity. Cheltenham is a town that annually embraces this great event and raises through its core of dedicated runner’s, vast sums of money for a host of very worthwhile charities. Here’s just snapshot of our marathon heroes and heroines.

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Adrian Knott

Running for Macmillan Cancer Support. Her target was £2,000 and she has raised £11,560. Started her fundraising in 2014, as was due to run the London Marathon in April 2014, but deferred her place to April 2015 due to the loss of her Mum, Marilyn Wiltshire, to a brain tumour in January 2014. Donna’s Mum had huge support from Macmillan before, during and after treatment. “After seeing first- hand how much Cancer affects so many people I am so passionate to help raise awareness of Cancer and by running the London Marathon on 26th April 2015, which I enjoyed so much the first time in 2011, I am able to give something back. I know my Mum will be with me every step of the way, encouraging me along.’’

His ﬁrst Marathon is in aid of Maggie’s centres; they provide free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.

Annabel Box

Running the Virgin London Marathon to help raise money for Phab Kids, a charity which supports and inspires children and adults with and without disabilities to make more of a life together. Phab allows all their members to experience activities which they could not enjoy or be part of our support. Phab relies on grants and voluntary donations to make these very special projects available to those who need them most. ‘’I work part time and volunteer to help with the disabled, a role which I ﬁnd very rewarding and this is why Phab Kids means so much to me.” ‘’My target is to raise over £2000 and I am half way. I have been running around the Cotswolds hills near to my home, Withington for months, through various injuries! The running part is easy, staying injury free is hard! And I feel privileged to be at the starting line for Phab Kids on the 26th April.”

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James Bashford

I am running the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday April 26th to raise money and awareness but also in memory of my gorgeous little niece. Maisie was diagnosed with an inoperable DIPG brain tumour on 13th November 2013, when doctors explained Maisie had a very limited time left, Starlight Children's Foundation ’made a wish come true' for Maisie. Along with her brother and parents she went to Florida in March 2014. Masie got to swim with dolphins on her 8th and last birthday. Masie died in October 2014. I am a School teacher at Cheltenham Bournside School and by no means a runner. I have been pounding the roads for the past few months, in the hope of making it round 26.2 miles. What keeps me going is the thought of sending other children on an amazing holiday and giving their parents invaluable memories like my sister has got of Maisie.”

Tim Perkin

Was 31 years old when he found out he had bowel cancer, this time last year he couldn't walk very far let alone run. On the 26th April with the help of Kerry Newell, who is also running they will both run the London marathon expecting to ﬁnish within 4 hours.

Winston’s Wish

Winston’s Wish have 12 people running the London Marathon and raising money for them this year. They have all been working hard on their fitness and also on their fundraising, therefore we always like to go along and give them lots of “whooping” and encouragement around the course. They are looking for volunteers to meet them in London to join staff and the runner’s families at a specific spot near Limehouse DLR to cheer on the runners at mile 14. Timings from 11.30am – 2pm (or whatever time you can spare!) They can provide refreshments and snacks for their cheerers.

Nicky Adams

Running the Virgin London Marathon in aid of the Miscarriage Association. “If you would like to sponsor me visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Nicky4Miscarriage If you would like to enter my virtual race to raise money please visit www.angelrun.weebly.com Every little helps to make miscarriage less painful for couples that experience it.

Jane Shorting

Running as Buzz Light Year’ “My husband Mark and I are running London again this year for CLIC, a cancer charity for children’s cancer. We have run it three previous times for RNIB and have raised £60,000 over three years. This year we changed charity because of personal reasons.’’ ‘’We are currently on £24,000 and will exceed £30,000 by April 26th. This is raised by friends, family and our business. We own a number of bars and ‘bucket rattled’ a few nights to raise the funds.’’

Becky Long

“I’m running for MNDA as the children's dad (Graham) died of Motor Neurone Disease in 2000.” Her friend’s dad was diagnosed with MND in September 2013. Graham until last year was the bass guitarist in The Ramrods. ‘’So far this year I have raised about £1500 and hoping to raise more from a Ramrod gig at Brickhampton Golf Club.”

What an amazing group of Cheltonians! How to get there if you’re up for supporting our Cheltenham runners. It’s easy with First Great Western. No need to park, just hop on the train. www.ﬁrstgreatwestern.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON ToP flighT PiaNiST aT TowN hall Peter Donohoe performs Shostakovich Piano Concerto No2

ACCLAIMeD pianist Peter Donohoe will join Orchestra of the Swan for his ﬁnal concert this season as Associate Artist at a special performance of Shostakovich Piano Concerto No2. It will take place at Cheltenham town hall on friday 17th April at 7.30pm and follows an extremely successful collaboration. It is Peter’s seventh concert with the Orchestra.

the programme opens with an early haydn Symphony - no8 in Le Soir - and ends with Mendelssohn’s glittering ‘Italian’ Symphony. the Shostakovich will be recorded for release on Signum Classics next season, when Peter will also perform and record Shostakovich’s ﬁrst piano concerto with Orchestra of the Swan. David Curtis, Orchestra of the Swan’s Artistic Director, said: “It has been a huge privilege to work with Peter Donohoe. his profound musical insight and respect for his colleagues on stage, make performing with Peter a real pleasure and I’m sure this sense of enjoyment is shared by our audiences.” Orchestra of the Swan, a registered charity, was formed in 1995 and continues to produce outstanding performances with innovative programmes and world-class soloists. Tickets for the performance cost from £11.50 and are available from Cheltenham Town Hall Box Oﬃce on 0844 576 2210. For further information please visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/ orchestra-of-the-swan-40756/

St Petersburg Singers heading for Cheltenham CheLteNhAM Minster will host one of the ﬁrst performances in this country by an accomplished vocal ensemble from russia. After giving the initial recital of their monthlong UK tour just outside Guildford LYrA they will be in Cheltenham on Wednesday 29th April to sing an attractive programme of mainly russian sacred and secular music. this is likely to include Stupnitsky's Praise the Name of the Lord, Kuralesin's hosanna and rachmaninov's lovely hail, Virgin Mother of God. there will also be operatic extracts, such as Gremin's aria from eugene Onegin (tchaikovsky) and the evening will conclude with some popular russian folk songs.

their recital in Cheltenham is sponsored by the friends of Cheltenham Minster, whose chairman Dr Peter Ormerod said: "the fact that these distinguished musicians have chosen Cheltenham as their second port of call on their tour is a feather in the cap for the town.” Lyra Vocal Ensemble from St Petersburg, Cheltenham Minster - formerly St Mary's Parish Church (oﬀ Church Street and Well Walk). Wednesday 29th April at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £7 available in advance from Cheltenham Tourist Oﬃce at The Wilson & St Matthew's Church (both in Clarence Street or from 01242 513896. Also available at door: £10.

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THE GEORGE GERSHWIN SONGBOOK AT STUDIO THEATRE After the success of our previous Song Book reviews (Cole Porter and Irving Berlin), the everyman’s professional company presents the George Gershwin Songbook, a lyrical and light-hearted entertainment featuring the songs of a true genius of the Musical theatre. from his ﬁrst job as a musician on tin Pan Alley to his remarkable successes on Broadway, Gershwin’s enduring songs include fascinating rhythm and Let’s Call the Whole thing Oﬀ. Director Paul Milton said: “this is a fun and cheerful celebration of the genius of George Gershwin in our intimate Studio setting. It is packed with unforgettable songs, including; I Got rhythm, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Summertime and many more evergreen classics.”

Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th April Everyman Studio Theatre Evenings: 7.45pm, Thursday Matinee 2pm Tickets: £10.50 (£9 concessions) available from the Box Oﬃce on 01242 572573 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.uk

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A very well presented Grade II listed semi-detached cottage in a delightful village location with large gardens and off road parking for several vehicles. Its accommodation comprises in brief an entrance porch, a dining hall, a living room with an open fireplace, a modern fitted kitchen, utility room that could easily be converted back into a study, two double bedrooms and a shower room with a large walk-in shower. Additional benefits of this fine property with wonderfully landscaped front and rear gardens include electric heating, a detached home office/workshop and planning permission to extend further.

A very well presented detached bungalow in a highly desirable location with tremendous potential for enlargement, subject to permissions, a jolly good sized rear garden and a splendid crescent driveway. Its accommodation currently comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, a large through living/dining room, a generous conservatory, a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a family bathroom, two double bedrooms and an en-suite shower room. Further benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazing, a burglar alarm, off road parking for numerous vehicles, a double garage and surprisingly private gardens.

A luxurious two bedroom apartment, yet to be lived in, forming part of a select gated development with access to glorious landscaped communal grounds and lovely views. Its accommodation is on the third floor and comprises in brief an entrance hall, a living/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a utility cupboard, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and a bathroom. Further benefits of this splendid property, within walking distance of parks and the town centre, include under floor gas fired central heating, triple glazing, a video security entry system, an electric lift and two parking spaces.

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Found in a marvellous tucked away location adjoining countryside with marvellous far reaching views is this well proportioned four bedroom property, over two floors, presented in good decorative order. Its accommodation on the ground floor comprises a generous entrance hall, living room with a feature fireplace and doors leading to a conservatory, a wonderful modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a dining room, two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a study with a staircase leading to the first floor. Here there a two bedrooms and a shower room. Large garage with an electronically operated door and remarkable landscaped gardens.

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A luxuriously renovated family residence in a very sought after residential area with highly versatile accommodation over two floors that offers up to six bedrooms. The ground floor comprises a generous entrance hall, a remarkable kitchen/breakfast room, a dining room, a utility, cloakroom, a large living room, three bedrooms, an impressive family room that could be used as a guest bedroom, and a bathroom. Above there is a splendid galleried landing with a study area, the master bedroom with a dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and double doors to a balcony with hillside views, and a further bedroom or study. Double garage and an impressive rear garden.

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An extended detached family home in ever popular Up Hatherley. An original Bryant Homes four bed which now offers five bedrooms (two en-suites), large kitchen/breakfast room and a double garage.

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ELLIOT Oliver has celebrated its first year with the exciting appointment of Justin Lawrence. Oliver Bishop announces Justin Lawrence as Co-Owner of Elliot Oliver. “Justin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Residential Lettings market to the company. With over 15 years’ experience in the market, Justin has the vision to make Elliot Oliver become the market leader.” Justin Lawrence has worked in the residential lettings market in Cheltenham and surrounding areas for many years and has built a reputation on delivering to clients a personal/hands on service. On speaking to Justin he said “ the offer of going into partnership with Oliver was a very easy decision to make and he has brought to the market a fresh exciting approach and his passion really excites me. I believe Elliot Oliver has the same drive and enthusiasm as myself and I look forward to the future.” Elliot Oliver pride themselves on maintaining an extraordinarily high standard of personal service to their clients, This means

that when you instruct them you can expect exceptional proactivity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in you and your property. Their office is located on the Promenade in the centre of Cheltenham, Its stylish trendy office offers a café area which allows clients to have relaxed chat with members of their team. They are always happy to see new and old clients, If you interested in speaking to Justin or Oliver they can be contacted on 01242 321 091. www.elliotoliver.co.uk

Oliver Bishop and Justin Lawrence

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Growlers ready to take on Hatherley CRICKET

THE Growlers are Gloucestershire’s blind cricket team and they are just about to embark on their third year of competitive cricket in the Blind Cricket England and Wales Southern Cricket League. Midway through the 2014 season, the Growlers joined

Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club. “In our short existence, it was easily the best decision we have made,” captain Marc Gulwell said. “Unlike past clubs we have played at none have made us feel quite as welcome as Hatherley and Reddings. “We have all been welcomed into the family and it

felt like home instantly. “For a while we have been attempting to play a match between ourselves as a blind team and the HRCC as a sighted team wearing blind folds and semi specs, the Hatherley team have also made their intentions clear in not on the spirit of cricket, but the spirit of winning.”

The game will take place at 4pm on Saturday at Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club, Chargrove Lane, Cheltenham GL51 4XA. The bar will be open and there will be a hog roast from 6pm. There will also be two pairs of Twenty20 tickets for Worcestershire County Cricket Club to be won.

the race won by Goonyella. Probably the race came too soon after his earlier victory but with over a month between that fall and the race north of the border, Catching On might now prove just too good for his rivals. He will not have it easy as the Ayr race will be run at a fast pace putting pressure on his jumping and after jumping four or five fences those backing him will know their fate if he has not got into a good jumping rhythm by then. Unless claimed to ride for his boss JP McManus, McCoy will probably be on board but may find his old boss the Pipe family trump him with their Broadway Buffalo who has run consistently well this season, finishing a good second in the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and who will enjoy a stamina test and better ground. The Scottish National is not quite the race it used to be and it is un-

likely that many of the horses that ran in the Aintree race will turn out again. The race can be won by an experienced horse but more often than not it is won by what is termed ‘a second season novice.’ Looking at the field as it stands now Broadway Buffalo and Royal Player fall firmly into that category and the latter who won nicely at Musselburgh before disappointing at Doncaster could provide a Scottish National winner and some recompense for Philip Hobbs whose fancied Balthazar King exited at the Canal Turn last Saturday. The Scottish Champion Hurdle run on the same card could go to Gassin Golf, after he finally got his head in front at Newbury last time out, looking as if he had more to give. Saturday also sees the main trial for the 2000 guineas the Greenham Stakes taking place at Newbury. Richard Hannon is usually the trainer to follow at his local track.

TalboT aiming To lifT briTish TiTle on road To olympics WEIGHTLIFTING

HATHERLEY weightlifter Nicole Talbot has her sights set on Olympic glory after only 18 months in the sport. The University of Gloucestershire Masters student has already claimed three national titles and she will compete in the British Senior Championships at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in June. Training for up to three hours, six days a week at Gym66 in Cheltenham, Talbot has already been crowned national student champion for last two years. She has also scooped the British Under-23 title and a silver medal at the English

Championships earlier this year. The 23-year-old trains one weekend every month in Coventry in the Central South West GB development squad. “I am aiming to earn a place in the Olympic Development squad for Rio 2016,” she said. “More realistically, I am hoping to be at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2018 and then the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.” Talbot used to play rugby for the university, but he was introduced to weightlifting by her boyfriend at the time and immediately showed a natural talent for the sport.

“I started out and realised I was quite good at it, so kept going and I am a very competitive person so I love that side of it,” she said. “I have a background in dance and gymnastics so that was useful when I first started lifting because it’s so much about technique and flexibility. “I want to be a role model to girls who are starting out in weightlifting and I think gradually perceptions are changing and more women are taking up strength sports.” She is coached by Sam Kennedy and having made the step up to senior competition, she is looking forward to her next chal-

lenge in Coventry. Each athlete has three attempts at the two Olympic disciplines: the snatch and the clean and jerk. The two best lifts are combined and Talbot is hoping to set new competition personal bests of 70kg for the snatch and 100kg for the clean and jerk. “It’s been a good year for me so far and hopefully I can do well again at the British Championships,” she said. One of Talbot’s role models is Spanish weightlifting star Lidia Valentín, who she feels combines strength and beauty to be an inspirational figure in the sport.

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RUGBY & FOOTBALL

Lack of discipline costs Gloucester at the death Harlequins Gloucester

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GLOUCESTER were sunk by two late tries as Harlequins hit back for victory at the Twickenham Stoop. The Cherry and Whites were 13-11 ahead at halftime following Billy Meakes' try and a conversion and two penalties from Greig Laidlaw, with a Charlie Walker try plus two penalties by Nick Evans for Quins. Charlie Sharples' try extended the lead but two Evans' penalties and one by Laidlaw made it 21-17 for Gloucester. Marland Yarde and Ollie

Lindsay-Hague rescued it for Quins while Dan Robson added a consolation, earning Gloucester a losing bonus point. Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys said: “In the end, it was probably a little bit of a lack of discipline at the end of the second half that cost us the opportunity to win the game.”

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RUGBY UNION

Welland see oﬀ challenge of Fintan to reach Junior final CHELTENHAM LEAGUE FOOTBALL

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Cheltenham beaten in entertaining local derby clash RUGBY UNION

Chosen Hill FP 27 Cheltenham Tigers 17 WITH both Chosen Hill and Cheltenham safe from the drop, the two local rivals locked horns with only local bragging rights at stake at a sunny Brookfield Road. Playing down the slope in the first half, Cheltenham took a sixth minute lead after a good three-quarter move saw wing Dewi Edwards dashing over in the corner for a unconverted try. Chosen Hill, shaken by

North ﬁnish campaign on the right note RUGBY UNION

Cheltenham North 39 Upton-on-Severn 19 CHELTENHAM North finished their league fixtures for the season with a comfortable win, but for 60 minutes the result looked far from assured. The visitors, playing into a strong wind, started the stronger and were more ag-

Welland players celebrate a goal scored by Paul Edwards

this early setback, scored a equally fine try of their own when young full-back Tom Darby combined well with Sean Kavanagh and opened the scoring for the home side with the boot of Andy King converting. Cheltenham laid siege to the Chosen line and after 14 minutes referee Adam Wallis awarded them a penalty try but Ben Lockhart’s effort missed from in front of the posts. The Cheltenham pack enjoyed a lot of success pushing Chosen backwards and from such a move the ball was shipped out to

Edwards on the wing for his second try. Lockhart missed from near the posts. Just before the break Chosen lost prop Ross Elliott for foul play and a yellow card, leaving Cheltenham 17-7 in front at half-time. Chosen came out for the second half fired up a vocal ear bashing from the coaching staff. Cheltenham aided the home cause by having two players yellow carded within five minutes of each other with first captain James Hillier shown yellow for a ruck infringement

then second row Ryker Barrowcliffe joined him in the bin for hand in the ruck. Chosen soon made the most of the numerical advantage with James Wylie grabbing a try converted by King. Chosen drew level shortly afterwards with a King penalty. Worse was to follow as they took a 22-17 lead with King collecting his deft chip ahead for a unconverted try. The tide was certainly in the home side's favour as Cheltenham fell foul of several refereeing decisions. Chosen completed a fine

gressive at the breakdown, and for five minutes they denied North any ball. Eventually the pressure paid off and a missed tackle allowed Upton’s fly-half to carve through to score. This, which has happened so often this season, galvanised the home side and they started to play. From a scrum in the opposition 22, Dale Lemon picked up and fed Dan Hewitt who barged over for a score. Shortly afterwards, following a series of rucks, quick ball along the line

saw George Terry with enough room to round the defence and score, Charlie McKegney converted both. Nathan Wakefield was forced to leave the field with an injured shoulder after 15 minutes. Without a recognised front row replacement, due to unavailability and injury, a reshuffle to the pack was required with Rich Hance moving to prop. This disruption proved a huge factor in the next 40 minutes play, allowing the visitors to dominate both

scrum and line out. North were starved of possession and forced onto the defensive. Upton eventually turned pressure into points with a score just before half-time, leaving the home side 14-12 in front, but with the prospect of having to face a stiff wind in the second half. When Upton scored a converted try just after half-time to take the lead at 19-14 things did not look good, but once again this was the catalyst for a huge increase in effort from the home side.

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WELLAND made a dream start in their Cheltenham League Junior Charity Cup semi-final against Fintan, winning a penalty after only three minutes. It was duly slotted away by Omar Elmougy. Fintan worked hard to reduce the deficit, but they were well marshalled by the Welland defence.

comeback for what was a entertaining last home game with Darby dashing over for his second try with the conversion off target.

Several chances came Fintan’s way early in the second half but the finishing touch was missing. Welland went further ahead through captain Paul Edwards before Tom Cooper opened Fintan’s account. Fintan kept up the pressure but to no avail and Welland’s Stacey Brimmell added their third late on. Welland will meet either Leckhampton Rovers or Northway in the final.

Cheltenham: S Moore, H Compton, S Gilder, R Athey, J Hillier capt, R Barrowcliffe, J Milne, T Lait, B Lokhart, S Brookes, C Scott, W Scott, D Edwards, B Del-

brooke-Jones, D Scott. Replacements: N Clifford, O Etheridge. Chosen Hill: R Elliott, J Wilce, J Mullis, N Stroud, D Drobin, R Panting, J Wylie, R Collier,P Syde, R Rennabach, M Riddel, R Creed, T Darby, S Kavanagh. Replacements: J Bayley, M Bates. Referee: Adam Wallis.

The scrum began to hold its own and, as they started to win ball, their big runners: Hewitt, Joel Randall, Hance and Dale Lemon were able to start making inroads into the opposition. Tackling takes more out of a player than running and, slowly but surely, Upton began to tire. Dan Hewitt scored his second try, Charlie McKegney added the conversion and, shortly afterwards, a penalty, taking the North into a 24-19 lead. Then a sweeping move

out of defence ended with Terry beating two men to score his second. Upton had a brief spell back in the North 22, but resolute tackling, including some awesome work by Hewitt, prevented a score. By this time Upton looked a tired side and even when down to 14 men following a yellow card as the result of a fracas, North continued to pressurise: Terry went very close before Hance scored a lovely try and Adam Dove added a further score following a strike against the head.

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CHELTENHAM LEAGUE FOOTBALL

FC LAKESIDE were given a glimmer of hope in the title race in Division One of the Cheltenham League, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors Cheltenham Ford, when leaders Whaddon United were beaten last Saturday. United’s 3-1 loss to third placed Churchdown Panthers means that they now lead the table by four points with three games left to play. The remaining games include a visit to Lakeside in the final match of the season. With three goals separating the top two United will want to make sure they wrap the title up before the two meet. They start on Saturday with a game at Falcons while Lakeside host AC Olympia. There is also a big game at the bottom as Bishop's Cleeve host Kings AFC. A draw for Cleeve will take them off bottom spot and leave Hanley Swan, who have completed their league campaign, as the bottom club. The Division Two title race will also go down to the wire with three teams capable of taking top spot. Cheltenham Civil Service are in pole position and play their final game on Saturday against Andoversford. Victory for Wayne O’Shea’s men would take them on to fifty points. Victory for Service would also mean that Cheltenham Patriots, who can move onto 49 points if they win their five games, could finish no higher than second place. Staunton and Corse will take the title from Service if they win their remaining four games. Corse won 2-1 at Gloucester Elmleaze last Saturday although this followed a 2-3 defeat against Patriots the previous Tuesday.

Bottom club Northleach Town still have eight games left to play but a 25 point deficit on the team above them mean that they are already assured of finishing last. Having wrapped up the Division Three title a couple of weeks back, Welland drew their first game of the season last Saturday after being held 1-1 by Newlands Athletic. Remarkably it was Athletic’s seventh draw in a season where they have lost just two games, the same number as Welland. It has taken 16 games but Shurdington Rovers Reserves claimed their first points of the season last Saturday when they beat fourth placed Dowty Dynamos 3-1. Dowty, who claimed the Junior Charity Cup Plate competition on Monday, were stunned by a team who have a goal difference of -90. Credit should be given to Rovers who have stuck at it through the season and have had to wait until the final month before getting a point. Another team who appear to have suffered a cup final hangover were Northway. After claiming their inaugural County Cup victory on Tuesday, the Division Four leaders were beaten 3-1 by AFC Kings Reserves. Northway remain in top spot but a 3-1 victory for Cheltenham Civil Service III at Star FC saw them draw level on points although Northway have a superior goal difference and two games in hand. Apperley remain a point behind the top two and have played a game more than Northway. The two are due to meet before the season ends and Apperley will be hoping the leaders slip up again before they meet to set up a winner takes all match. The Division Five title continues to be between FC

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Lakeside Reserves and Cheltenham Civil Service IVs and both teams kept the battle going with victories last weekend. Lakeside hammered Andoversford Reserves 9-1 while Service beat Kingshill Sports 2-0. Having held Lakeside to a draw two weeks ago, Kingshill started the game on top and should have gone ahead after two minutes but the striker smashed the ball over the bar. Service started to get more of the ball and grew in confidence and could of gone ahead when Billy Greenwood went on a run only to see his shot go inches wide. The same player then had a shot well saved minutes later. With no goals in the first half, Service started the second half quickly putting Kingshill on the back foot. The pressure soon told, within four minutes a long throw was partly cleared to Connor Huntley-Cooper who's left foot shot rifled into the net from 12 yards. The pressure continued and Kingshill found it hard

to get out of their half and it was just seven minutes before Service doubled their lead, Huntley-Cooper pressured the defence into making a mistake, then squared it to Tim Stokes who calmly slotted it home. Kingshill thought they were back in the game in the 76th minute. A long ball over the top was brought down by the striker who slotted it past Jamie Moore but the goal was ruled out for offside. Service got going again with 10 mins left and Kingshill’s goalkeeper made several good saves before the final whistle signaled the victory. The results leave Lakeside two points ahead of Service although they have played two games more. Lakeside play their final league game on Saturday and will expect to take maximum points when they face bottom club Sherborne Harriers. It will be a tough send off for Harriers who are guaranteed to finish in bottom spot in what will be their final match as they are not apply-

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ing to play in the Cheltenham League next season. Service play Bredon Reserves, a team they beat 2-1 just two weeks ago and an

opponent they know not to underestimate. It took until their penultimate game but Fintan Reserves finally tasted defeat in Division Six and it is a result that may well cost them dearly. Malvern Vale were on the wrong end of an 8-0 hammering at the hands of Cheltenham United in the Minor Charities Cup Plate final on Monday. The game saw three Vale players receive red cards and raise the wrong type of questions about a club in their inaugural season in the Cheltenham League. They went some way to answering their critics, at least on the pitch, when they beat the undefeated league leaders 4-0. The result leaves them four points behind Fintan with two games in hand. One of those games is against Cheltenham United so the destination of the title is still far from decided.

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playEr proFilE oF thE WEEk This week's player profile is on luke hartley who plays for Falcons. Formed in 1989, Falcons are a relatively young club who boasted the late Arthur Stiley, a well respected member of the League committee before his untimely death, as the inaugural club secretary. The club currently have two teams, the first XI who are currently a very respectable fourth in Division One and the reserve team in Division Three. Name: Luke Hartley Nickname: Jigsaw position: Right wing previous clubs: Charlton Rovers Most memorable game: Smiths away (scored hattrick within five minutes)

Worst game: Away to Charlton Rovers in our ﬁrst cup game this season: we went 1-0 up within three minutes and lost 3-1 toughest opponents: Real Whaddon Best club player: Rich Gamble team supported: Leicester City Favourite player: David Nugent

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GARY Johnson praised his Cheltenham Town team for keeping their survival hopes alive with a rousing 3-1 home victory over Cambridge United on Tuesday night. It was the first win of Johnson’s short reign as manager and lifted the Robins off the foot of the League Two table with three matches left. “That was fantastic from the lads and I’ve been pushing and shoving for that sort of performance,” Johnson said. “We needed to put on a performance that looked like we were attacking with intent that was exactly what they gave. “The crosses they put in were great and we scored three and were unlucky with another three or four. “That was a proper football club there, with a team trying to play and the crowd getting behind them because they knew that they were giving them 100 percent. “But it was not just effort, they were giving them quality too and I think a few of them have lived up to their past reputations. “Some of them looked like they were in their prime and I’m really pleased we’ve got them to this level pretty quickly and proud that they all got man of the match, which is unusual but a nice little touch.” Danny Haynes set up

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Cheltenham’s first and scored the second and Johnson described his display as ‘unplayable’. “When Danny is on form and he’s confident and things are going well for him he’s unplayable,” he said. “The others showed that they can be unplayable too because Shaun Harrad had a great start up there, Manny Manset too and that’s how he used to play when he had his big time at Hereford scoring goals. “We just looked a force. (Matt) Richards and (Matt) Sparrow in the middle they showed their experience. “(Matt) Taylor and Troy (Brown) and the full-backs and Trev Carson at the back: I’ve got to go through

them all because they really showed what they’ve got in them, it was just the mentality I had to get out, three heart attacks later I’ve got it out of them.” Cheltenham made a dream start when Haynes fed Shaun Harrad in the second minute and the onloan striker from Notts County fired past Chris Dunn and into the bottom right corner. Zack Kotwica hit the post in the 29th minute after cutting in from the left with Mathieu Manset following up from close range, but the offside flag was raised. Cambridge levelled in the 33rd minute when Trevor Carson failed to deal with Ryan Bird’s flick from

Dominic Ball’s cross. Haynes netted his first Cheltenham goal to restore the Robins’ lead in the 57th minute. Matt Sparrow’s corner was met by Matt Taylor at the far post and the outstanding Haynes smashed into the net. Manset stretched to reach a low cross from Haynes, but his effort was too high in the 64th minute. Cheltenham extended their lead in the 75th minute through Sparrow’s deflected shot after Cambridge failed to deal with a throw-in from Craig Braham-Barrett and Harrad helped it on. They travel to Northampton Town on Saturday before playing Shrewsbury

Town at home and then visiting AFC Wimbledon on the final day of the campaign. CHELTENHAM TOWN: Carson; Vaughan (Berry 46), Taylor, Brown, BrahamBarrett; Haynes, Sparrow, Richards, Kotwica, Harrad, Manset. Subs not used: Mills, Gould, Deaman, Sterling-James, McDonald. CAMBRIDGE UNITED: Dunn; Ball, Coulson, Nelson, Taylor; MendezLaing (Morrissey 78), Champion, Donaldson, Dunk (Kaikai 65); Elliott (Slew 65), Bird. Subs not used: Tait, Norris, Hunt, Simpson. REFEREE: G Sutton. ATTENDANCE: 2,415 (212 from Cambridge).

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SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR, trained at Jackdaws Castle by Jonjo O’Neill and ridden by Tony McCoy, failed to capture the Grand National last Saturday finishing a gallant fifth behind Many Clouds fading from the back of the last fence after racing prominently throughout. O’Neill must however be hopeful that another young stayer in the yard can capture the Scottish version this Saturday at Ayr racecourse in the guise of Catching On. This horse showed much improved form to win the Devon National about six weeks ago and was backed as if defeat was out of the question for the Midlands National ten days later. Unfortunately he never travelled that day, jumped indifferently and fell early on in TURN TO PAGE 21 >

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