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3 Welcome back and it seems a long time since the last edition at the beginning of December. We had a slight hiccup to our Christmas arrangements when my husband managed to fall down some steps and rupture a knee ligament which ended up with him in hospital until Christmas eve. Our Christmas was decidedly quiet after that but on the upside it was wonderfully relaxing! If you want to show your romantic side on Valentines Day this year but don’t have a lot of spare cash (particularly after Christmas) then turn to page 28 where Zoe Warner gives plenty of tips on gifts that won’t break the bank and are all the more special for it. Finally, if your thoughts are turning to home improvements or general maintenance around the house now that we are approaching Spring then do make sure you look here first and make use of all our local services.

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Garden View This month - Greenhouses available. Be sure to consider any shadows cast by existing buildings and trees, including those trees which are not fully grown yet. The most important time for sun to reach a greenhouse is during the spring and autumn when the sun is low in the sky.

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EVERYBODY’S GOT A BOOK IN THEM We all have stories to tell, the pity is that so many go unheard. We’ve printed books on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and even personal books perfect for recording family stories for future generations. With modern printing methods we can print and produce as few or as many as you would like. We offer advice on how to prepare your book for print or we can design your book for you. We also offer advice on paper, the best binding technique and even marketing your book. But before we print anything we talk, so if you have a story to tell call David Pealing on 01452 416391 or email davidp@severnprint.co.uk and let’s make your book a reality. www.severnprint.co.uk

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Come and learn to play Golf with us Following the hugely successful Golf Taster Programme last year, Minchinhampton Golf Club is once again offering Free Golf Taster Lessons and informal introductions to golf for budding golfers both male and female. Starting in March, lessons will take place in groups of 6 with PGA Professional Rob Ralph, who is excellent at encouraging players to achieve their full potential.

Contact William Lee on 01453 833866 or w.lee@mgcnew.co.uk for more details and to book your place for 2016. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Minchinhampton Golf Club, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Glos. GL6 9BE www.minchinhamptongolfclub.co.uk

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A User’s Guide to a Healthy Mind Eating Disorders Awareness Week The 22nd-28th February is Eating Disorders Awareness Week organised by the charity Beat, the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight and shape. Eating disorders are mental health conditions where people develop unhealthy eating habits and an abnormal attitude towards food that can lead to a wide range of negative physiological, social, physical and psychological consequences. There are a number of variants, but the most common of them include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. A common thread among the various disorders is that they all feature alarming disturbances in eating behaviour and extreme efforts to manage weight or food intake.

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In the UK, about 1.6 million people of all ages, genders and backgrounds suffer from a form of eating disorder. Sam Little DSFH These issues usually develop during teen years or young adulthood (but in some cases may also appear during childhood or later in life). They can become serious mental and psychological health concerns, which can in extreme cases become life-threatening, if a person does not receive proper and effective help. However it’s generally fair to say that these problems have their roots outside of the relationship with food. Their triggers can be far reaching. In this sense, helping people is usually all about managing the thought proccesses that lead to the anxiety, stress, self-esteem and confidence etc. issues, which fuel the problem in the first place. The Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) can be highly effective in helping clients to overcome conditions brought about by inappropriate responses to stress. It helps people to regain a sense of intellectual control in their lives, which does not create the anxiety or trigger the issue in the first place. By focusing on the solutions rather than dwelling on the problems, SFH works by helping people to build up the healthier patterns of thought and behaviour required, in order to build positive actions into habits, which are positive, healthy and self sustaining.

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Valentine’s on a Budget By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon

Valentine’s Day can end up being one of the most expensive declarations of love but it doesn’t have to be. Who said love is counted in pounds? Showing your partner that you love them does not have to break the bank and sometimes the simplest things are the best. They are even better when they are unique to the person on the receiving end. Do you remember when you were younger and you made cards at school? Why not surprise your loved one with a handmade card that is definitely more meaningful. Handmade gifts are also a great way of showing your love and if you happen to be good at a particular thing (cooking, gardening, painting, poetry) then why not showcase your skills to the person who means the most. Love vouchers are also a great way to show your love without worrying about the expense and in some cases much more appreciated. These can also be handmade and there is no reason why a bit of humour cannot be added to the love. Who says love has to always be about hearts and flowers? In the age of the internet more and more discount websites are springing up and there are plenty of fabulous offers that would be perfect for a Valentine’s treat. You might even find that due to the amazing discounts on offer Valentines’ Day can be twice as special with not one but two wonderful treats. If you fancied making a weekend of it, clubbing together and renting a cottage for a weekend can be both romantic and a huge amount of fun and when shared with close friends can be the icing on the cake. Valentine’s Day was once a day of secrets but over the years it has become less so which might be good news if you are planning a Valentine’s on a budget. Maybe that is exactly what your other half is doing too? And not everyone wants to be surprised. Why not decide between you what this Valentine’s Day should hold for you? You might want to forgo cards and presents and just spend the day or evening doing something that you both love to do. If all else fails order a takeaway, open a bottle of wine, light some candles and stick on your loved one’s favourite DVD and spend the evening snuggled up on the sofa. Vanilla Moon have some pre Valentine and Valentine offers on so both you and your loved one can be pampered with 5* treatments without 5* price tags. Visit our Facebook page or sign up to our website to find out more. www.vanillamoon.biz

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Herbs and Spices For health - by Sue Blain, Naturopath

A new year and a good time for a detox. Cut out sugar for a flying start but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also need a few herbs. Most of us already have a selection of herbs in the kitchen cupboard. Before refrigeration was invented herbs such as Sage, Thyme, Oregano and Rosemary were used to preserve meat. But they were also used medicinally and we can make use of these properties to soothe coughs and sore throats. Add ginger, cinnamon, garlic or parsley to boiling water. Let it cool a little and gargle with the mixture or just drink it like a tea. You can also include these herbs and spices in a fresh vegetable soup because they will make your diet more alkaline. Use Turmeric and Cayenne Pepper in your cooking to boost circulation. Buy a liquid preparation, called a tincture, of Ginkgo Biloba or Vinca Minor if cold hands and feet are a particular problem. These may even improve your memory at the same time! If indigestion is a problem then the bitter herbs Centarium, Gentian or Yarrow may help. Nature provides us with a number of natural antibiotics to try, such as Echinacea and the less well known Goldenseal and Oliveleaf. Echinacea is now recognised as an effective regulator of the immune system and Uva-ursi acts as a urinary antiseptic, preventing cystitis.

your doctor if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on prescribed medication. Alongside homeopathy, herbalism is still the most widely practised medicine in the world and, until the nineteenth century, it was the main form of medicine in the West. Herbs contain many plant constituents which work together and balance each other. Meadowsweet, for example, contains salicylic acid, from which aspirin is synthesised, but it also contains an ingredient that treats stomach ulcers, sometimes a side-effect of taking aspirin on an empty stomach. Herbalists use an holistic approach to treat the underlying cause of a disease. Many herbs stimulate the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own healing powers and some have an affinity with a particular organ or system. They can be a natural complement to orthodox medicine. For example, herbs can promote healing and vitality in a patient following cancer treatment or surgery. They are often used alongside homoeopathy or acupuncture. Why not create a herb garden this spring so you can use more herbs in your cooking? Seek advice on appropriate tinctures in health shops and let herbs and spices become a part of your healthier lifestyle.

Even so-called garden weeds, Dandelion and Nettle, are good for detoxing. They can be bought as a tea or a tincture. Milk Thistle, which supports the regeneration of liver cells; Artichoke, which improves fat metabolism and reduces cholesterol levels, and Kelp are all good for cleansing. When using tinctures always follow the instructions on the bottle, and check with

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A Peek into the Past February 1964 - Beatlemania On February 7th 1964 the Beatles arrived in New York at the start of their first tour of the United States. More than 300 screaming teenagers greeted them as they stepped on to the tarmac at Kennedy Airport. Many teens had skipped school or work. Some were in tears and many carried placards which read "I love you, please stay". The Beatles' first scheduled appearance was on American television on the Ed Sullivan show. More than 5,000 fans applied for tickets to be part of the audience but only 750 were lucky enough to get them. Security barriers had to be erected and the fab four received the kind of police protection usually reserved for kings and presidents! It is said that the crime rate dipped to a 50 year low as more than 40% of America tuned in to watch.

They performed the songs All My Loving, Till There Was You, She Loves You, I Saw Her Standing There and I Want To Hold Your Hand. Four decades later, also in February, the Beatles were given the President's Award at the Grammys to mark the 40th anniversary of what became known as "Beatlemania". It was accepted by the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison.

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STINCHCOMBE MANOR

‘Our home is your home’

We are a small family run Home set in the heart of the Cotswold’s. The Home is a grade 2 listed Manor house built 1836 .We have an excellent reputation for supporting individuals with dementia and enduring mental health needs. The proprietors have over 25 years’ experience working in this field. We make a commitment to provide a home for life for people from diverse and often challenging backgrounds.

We are a 36 bedded nursing / residential home, with a popular “sunflower” cafe designed tea room, a drawing room overlooking the paddock and a dementia friendly garden room leading out to the sensory garden following through to the mature gardens. You can also take a stroll through the reminiscence shopping area, following through to promenade along the beach and then rest in the orangery, or have a new look in the hairdressers /barbers area. The home accepts each person as an individual with a holistic view of their care, with their needs upmost in all we aim to achieve. We operate a rigorous staff selection process to ensure that you or your family member feel safe and secure when moving in to the home. We aim to ensure that their own feelings and memories are paramount in the mood of the home ensuring that a person feels stress free, happy and settled in their new surroundings. Areas of the home have been designed to promote continuous opportunities for stimulation, reminiscence and dementia friendly activities for all encouraging integration, participation and socialisation.

Person centred The Manor goes the extra mile to make it homely, from personalising individuals bedrooms to the soft furnishings you will find in our drawing room and garden room. We are forefront in enabling residents to lead fulfilling lives. Staff have achieved exceptional results both in dealing effectively with physical illness and with reducing and managing aggressive and abusive outbursts. Facilities • Stinchcombe Manor offers a homely, stimulating environment, over two floors. • Wet rooms throughout the home • Parker bathroom for those relaxing times • Sensory garden • Garden room where we bring the outside to the inside for those rainy days • Sunflower tea room for that family / friends time • Drawing room for relaxation and entertaining • We offer deluxe single or double rooms • With An environment to meet your needs

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34 FEBRUARY 2016 SAT 6TH - An Annual Chip Supper takes place 7pm in the Maypole Hall, Paganhill, Stroud. SUN 7TH - Another Churchdown Book Fair takes place from 10am -3.30pm at Churchdown Community Centre, GL3 2JH. Admission is 50p and there are homemade refreshments. 01452 546879. SUN 7TH - There will be an Ecumenical Covenant Service starting 10.30am with Methodist Holy Communion at Christ Church, Nailsworth with all welcome. SUN 7TH - Choral Evensong starts 4pm at All Saints’ Church, Uplands. More details from the Churchwarden on 01453 753664. WED 10TH - Stroud Shambles WI meet this, and every 2nd Wednesday of the month, in the Congregational Church Rooms, Bedford Street, GL5 1AY from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Go along and join them as a visitor or new member at the start of their new year’s varied and interesting programme. Details 01453 751686. WED 10TH - ‘Take Two’ at Mr. Twitchett’s, Coffee House & Bar at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms. Starts 8pm. Tel. 01453 760900. THURS 11TH - Hear about ‘Stroud’s Lost Industries’ at the Museum in the Park with free entry. Starts 7.30pm. www.festomane.co.uk FRI 12TH - Shambles Market runs an Open Air & Indoors Market in St. Laurence Church Hall from 8am -4pm with free entry. This Market runs every Friday & Saturday with lots of useful stalls. SAT 13TH - Weave a Willow Piglet at Mr. Twitchett’s from 10am -4pm with tutor Norah Kennedy. More details 01453 760900. SAT 13TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth GL6 OJF opens 10am -12noon.Visit the Weaving Shed at this historic mill for a small entry fee. More details available from 01453 766273. SUN 14TH Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. SUN 14TH - Trench Hill Garden opens again under the ngs Gardens Open for Charity from 11am -5pm. The garden is also open on Sunday 21st February at the same times. Visit www.ngs.org.uk SUN 14TH - Stroud Local History Society will hold their meeting in the Old Town Hall, The Shambles starting at 2.30pm. This will feature ‘The Fighting Forties’, but please be aware that advance booking will be required for this event on 01453 759641. New and non-members are very welcome and this meeting is the start of their interesting year’s programme. contact@stroudlocalhistorysociety.org.uk MON 15TH - Make a Clay Minion with Peter Garrard at Mr. Twitchett’s, Sub Rooms Stroud from 10am -12.30pm. MON 15TH - A talk ’Pinning up the world:the history of Stroud’s Pin Industry’ starts 7.30pm at Rodborough Community Hall, Butterow West, GL5 3UB. With fee entry. www.festomane.co.uk TUES 16TH - A free seminar: Grow your Manufacturing & Engineering Business runs 9.30am-1pm SGS College Stroud Campus. More events are planned for Wed.17th. See website. WED 17TH - Stonehouse WI meet again in the Community Centre for the start of their year’s programme. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (1st visit free) with refreshments available.

COMMUNITY NEWS WED 17TH - Stroud Gardening Club will hold their AGM in The Congregational Church Rooms, Bedford Street starting 7.30pm. This Club meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month and more details can be obtained from Jan on 07917876821. THURS 18TH - Your Musical Memories Club is back at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms starting at 2.30pm with admission at £6 which includes tea & biscuits. This is a lovely afternoon’s entertainment. THURS 18TH-SAT 20TH - Glitter & Twisted Theatre Co. have performances of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Cotswold Playhouse with a matinee also on Saturday 20th. For booking telephone 0333 6663366 or visit cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk FRI 19TH - There will be a Magic Workshop with Colin Dymond taking place in Stroud’s Subscription Rooms from 10am - 11.30am with early booking essential on 01453 760900. Price £12.50 TUES 23RD - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society meet at 7.30pm in St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown to learn all about ‘Cymbidiums’ with Society Treasurer Mr Tom Price. All welcome. THURS 25TH -THURS 24TH MARCH - A five week course of Magic School with Colin Dymond starts from 6-7pm. The price is £50 and early booking is again recommended. SAT 27TH - The Comedy Double Act Workshop with Cheryl Parmenter runs from 10am -4pm at Mr. Twitchett’s for £35. TUES 1ST MAR - St. David’s Day TUES 1ST - Cainscross WI meet in St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross at 7.15pm for Mrs Helen Royall and her talk all about ‘Transition Stroud’. New members/visitors welcome. 01453 762812 WED 2ND - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet at 7pm for their AGM, followed at 7.30pm by Members’ Night. More details available from 01453 826080. There will also be tickets on sale for the Special Open Day at Wycliffe College on Wednesday 6th April. This day will feature a Demonstration by popular National Demonstrator Nick Grounds. THURS 3RD - Stroud U3A will meet at St. Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles for a talk by Catherine Lillington on ‘Three years in Nepal and afterwards’ starting at 2.30pm. These meetings take place on the 1st Thursday of each month. FRI 4TH - This is Women’s World Day of Prayer, which will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill starting at 2pm. The Service will be followed by refreshments and a time of fellowship. FRI 4TH -Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre again at Town Hall, Nailsworth. SAT 5TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society Orchid Show takes place in Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown GL3 2JH from 10.30am - 4pm. There will be Nursery and Society displays, plants for sale (incl. alpines & other plants), potting demonstrations and advice. Refreshments, free parking and a tombola. More information from Jan on 01452 616387. Details may change, so please check before setting out. To list your events/activities for March 2016, please contact Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.

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