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8 To those of you who may be thinking of visiting or taking your children to Marineland or similar places, please read on…. 19 year old orca Valentin died last month at Marineland. This young whale was born in the park and spent his whole life in captivity. It’s now even more urgent that Marineland release its remaining orcas, before more animals like Valentin lose their lives in the deplorable conditions at the marine park.
Deadly flash floods hit the French Riviera in October – and the casualties include numerous animals who were imprisoned at Marineland, Europe’s biggest marine park. Rays, sharks, turtles and other fish have already died, and marine mammals such as orcas were in critical danger because their tanks were flooded with muddy water and the oxygenation and filtration systems had broken down. This dire situation should never have occurred. Animals don’t belong in tiny concrete tanks, and if the orcas and other animals had been in their natural ocean homes they would have been able to swim out of the muddy water in which they’re currently trapped and to safety. These social, emotional and intelligent animals who were forcibly bred for profit have been suffering since the day they were born and now their lives are in imminent danger as they try to survive in a pit of muddy water. How many more examples do we need to see that captivity is wrong and cruel? These social, emotional, intelligent animals have suffered their entire lives, all because they are being held captive for profit and greed. RIP. Valentin
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In 1996 Maxwell’s sons, Kevin and Ian along with another man, Larry Trachtenberg, were cleared of conspiracy to defraud Mirror Group pensioners after an eight month trial. In 2001 the Department of Trade and Industry released a report into the Maxwell affair which said "primary responsibility" for the collapse of the Maxwell business empire lay with its founder. 30,000 Mirror Group pensioners mounted a three-year campaign for compensation. Their funds were largely recovered thanks to a £100m government payout and a £276m out-ofcourt settlement with City institutions and the remnants of Robert Maxwell's media group.
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A bad website, or no online presence at all, could be costing your company potential business. The internet is the first thing most people consult when they’re looking for a service or product and if your company is not online, or has a website that looks out of date or isn’t accessible to mobile phones and tablets, then a business opportunity could quickly be lost.
how pristine your premises and staff are, if this isn’t reflected in your website they may go elsewhere.” Since April the search engine Google has actively penalised websites that are not mobile and tablet friendly, explains Nick. “Most websites more than 3 years old were not designed for the modern mobile ways of viewing them” he says.
Computancy has had a busy year building websites for businesses that want their information to be easily accessible on all the latest devices. Drawing on over 10 years’ experience in website design, search engine optimisation and web hosting services to assist small and medium-sized businesses in Gloucestershire and beyond.
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“A website is now such an important part of a business that your customers simply expect you to have one,” says Computancy’s owner Nick Warner. “It is the first place they will look when searching for your goods, products or services and no matter
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National Tree Week runs from 28th November to December 6th I’ve always loved trees: their stature, their beauty, the detail of their leaves, flowers and bark; they add texture to a landscape and character to a garden. One of the loveliest sounds in the world is that of wind-rustled leaves. I especially like the permanence of trees; the fact that a sapling I plant now will probably outlive me and bring pleasure to my children long after I’ve gone. The Tree Council hope that a million trees will be planted during National Tree Week. That’s a huge number and probably explains why they sneaked in those extra days when no-one was watching! Trees are our friends and here’s why... Trees produce oxygen We couldn’t exist without them. A mature tree produces as much oxygen as ten adults inhale in a year.
carbon Trees produce their own food by a process called photosynthesis. This involves absorbing carbon dioxide, which is one of the so-called greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. The carbon is ‘stored’ as wood and therefore can cause no further harm to the environment. Trees control noise pollution Once mature they muffle urban noise as effectively as stone walls! Trees fight soil erosion Their roots bind the earth and their leaves break the force of wind and rain on the soil. They also reduce water run-off and sediment deposition after storms. Considering all this, how could you not plant a tree during National Tree Week?
Trees are natural air filters They absorb airborne pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide and reduce heat. Trees clean the soil They absorb dangerous pollutants from the soil, either storing them or altering them into a less harmful form. This process is called phytoremediation. Trees
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Where were you born and brought up? I was born in Hammersmith and lived in London for the first five years of my life. My parents then decided to pursue the country life and we relocated to a small rural town in Shropshire. My two brothers and I have fond memories of fishing, camping and exploring the woods and green fields of Shropshire as children. What did you do when you left school? After completing A levels in Design, PE & Geography I had a 1 year break in education and moved into a shared house in Worcester with fellow musicians to focus on developing our rock band “Mexican Standoff”. Sadly working 40 hour weeks in Sainsburys warehouse didn’t leave us much time for any band practice and Mexican Standoff fell by the wayside before we had even really found our feet. The guitar was hung up for a while and I decided to undertake a degree at Worcester University studying Environmental Science and Physical Geography. An interesting few years followed. During university life I developed a new hobby in mountain biking. It had become something of an addiction with the adrenalin from the “close shaves” in combination with the aerobic fitness benefits appealing to me most. A year working in Whistler, Canada for 1 year followed. Email: catherine@fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk
25 It was an action packed year with most of my free time spent hurtling down snowy slopes on my snowboard, having heart stopping encounters with black bears while mountain biking and swimming in stunning glacier fed blue lakes surrounded in snow capped mountains What led you into the business you have now? I spent 5 years building up as much experience and training working as a tree surgeon and a woodland manager in Somerset. It became very clear to myself that I wanted to run my own business and do things my way. Treeation – Tree Surgery & Woodland Management was formed in 2010 after we relocated from Bristol to Stroud. The challenges of starting a business, the risk taking and freedom appealed strongly to me. Any interests or hobbies? My main interests in life are music, natural history and environmental conservation. I spend a good amount of my free time camping, walking, biking and foraging in the Cotwolds. My hobbies include doing a martial art called “ki aikido” and playing the guitar. What of your home life? I live in Stroud with my wonderful family. My wife is a yoga teacher and we have a beautiful 5 year old daughter. My wife is Spanish so most of our holidays are spent lounging around on hot sunny beaches and eating amazing Spanish food in Cadiz where her family are. Plans for the future? To keep building up Treeation Tree Surgery & Woodland Management especially focusing on arboricultural consultancy and developing our woodfuel business that deals with eco-friendly, locally sourced kindling and firewood. To contact Patrick please call 01453 497047/Mob: 07702 www.treeation.co.uk/email:info@treeation.co.uk
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A User’s Guide to a Healthy Mind Beliefs, Stress & Change In the context of emotional, psychological and physical health and wellbeing, it’s what we tell ourselves, which really affects us in our daily lives. Our reactions to situations are both conscious and sub-conscious, and the patterns and behaviors we follow determine a huge part of our overall experience of the world. But what do we mean by that? Well, firstly we must consider how information is stored in the brain. A useful metaphor for this is the filing cabinet. In fact, countless filing cabinets containing all the information we have ever received about anything, are stored in the subconscious. In this way, any new information received is matched with the truths we hold, in order to determine whether and where it may be filed. In other words, we learn and store information through association. There are essentially two parts to the human brain, which we can usefully talk about here: the intellectual sensible part and the primitive emotional part. When we operate from the intellectual brain, we generally get things right in life. The primitive part, however, is basically only there for our survival, and not our wellbeing. If what we did yesterday ensured our survival, then we’re encouraged to do it again. Any deviation from the current held ‘truth’ will not be accepted without a fight. So, it’s easy to see how when we’re operating from the primitive brain, we may react to life in an anxious, angry, or depressed way, as this evokes an emotional memory, rather than a narrative one. Where many people then struggle is that every negative thought we have is converted into anxiety, which adds to our stresses. It’s not the life’s events, which cause the perception of crisis, but an increase in the primitive brain’s dominance. When our general stress level is high, then we are most definitely encouraged to see the worst-case scenario, which only ads to distortions in our view of life. So, we have to get back into the intellectual part of the brain if we want to get back in control of our selves and our lives, and this can be helped very effectively using Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
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Fighting winter colds the natural way. By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon
As the darker nights close in and winter fast approaches the likelihood of catching a cold is a certainty and the first thing most people do when the sneezing begins is to head straight for the medicine cupboard. But how many of us would know how to fight a cold if the medicine cupboard was banished from our homes? There are a surprising number of natural ways in which winter colds can be sent packing and below are some of the most popular ones, including
Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food and for decades its healing abilities has been debated by everyone and their mother. A bowl of soup does not take much effort to eat and warms you inside and out, and will keep your body ticking over until you feel like you can face a proper home cooked meal.
Rest
When we start to overdo things our body tends to give us signs that we need to slow down and one of the most common signs is the start of a cold. So when the sniffles begin and your body starts to feel a little off kilter treat yourself to some extra ‘me’ time and have a well-earned rest. Even going to bed an extra half an hour earlier for a week can make all the difference and stop you reaching for those tissues.
Hot drinks
Drinking a mug of something hot and steaming not only soothes the nasty feeling in your nose and throat but it also helps prevent dehydration. Try and limit caffeine and stick to hot soups, herbal teas and even a mug of just plain old hot water to help you fight the first signs of a cold. If a mug of hot water is not your cup of tea, try adding some honey and lemon.
Keep warm
Keeping warm is a good way to keep a cold at bay but there is no need to bundle yourself up as if you are off to the Antarctic. Try layering up so if you get too hot or cold you can either take off or put on depending on your temperature. Taking a nice warm bath or a slightly longer shower will help to alleviate aches and pains as well as warming that poorly body up.
Steam
Having a blocked up nose can cause all sorts of other ailments such as headache and earache. One of the best ways to clear congested nasal airways is to use steam inhalation. This can be easily achieved with a bowl of hot water and a towel but make sure you place the bowl on a solid surface as you don’t want to increase the risk of scolding yourself. Alternatively running a hot shower can also have the desired effect and
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2 32 On the 4th of October at the Olympia Beauty Show London, the awards Holistic Therapist Magazine awards ceremony took place. The awards were a celebration of the achievements of unsung heroes of the complementary and alternative health industry, recognising the passion, tenacity and hard work of those nominated who Zoe Warner (1st from left) at the awards all had one thing in common; their dedication to make a positive difference in the lives of others doing what they love. Zoe Warner was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants and then awarded in the Inspiring person category, for her work with Vanilla Moon and Therapies4Forces. T4F give free treatments to injured veterans and their families/carers, and have over 300 volunteer therapists throughout the UK. T4F are currently fund raising and if anyone has anything that they would like to donate that can be used as a raffle prize please let us know. Email Zoe at relaxation@vanillamoon.biz
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34 Corinium Care rated ‘outstanding’ and ‘good’ Staff at Corinium Care are delighted that the company has achieved an ‘outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission for its The live-in care caring service. agency was rated ‘Good’ in the four further categories designed to test whether the service is safe, effective, responsive and well-led. The company’s overall CQC rating was ‘Good’. Managing Director Clare Janik welcomed the report. “It’s excellent news that the very high standards we seek to achieve have been recognised at such a level,” she said. “Getting an outstanding rating in the care category is brilliant, and a tribute to our wonderful team of carers and support staff who always go the extra mile for our clients.” The award-winning company provides live-in care for elderly people, those with dementia and young adults with physical and learning disabilities. Founded in 1995, it has more than 700 registered carers as well as 17 head office staff, and recruitment offices in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The inspector spent three days with Corinium Care and talked to carers, clients and their relatives as well as to the staff in Nailsworth in the company’s first CQC inspection. His 13-page report said clients, most of whom are frail and elderly, “received a caring and compassionate service from people who knew them well”. “Staff treated people with dignity and respect. People were involved in planning the care and support they received. Confidentiality and people’s privacy was respected,” he said. “Relatives were all positive regarding the service. Relatives confirmed their requests regarding care staff had been sought and accommodated. This showed the views of the person receiving the service were respected and acted on. “Staff respected people’s privacy and maintained their dignity”, he said. “People’s needs were at the centre of the service provided, with staff knowing each person’s likes and dislikes.” On the subject of safety, he said recruitment arrangements were “robust” and people were supported by sufficient staff with appropriate skills. “Relatives we spoke with said they felt their family member was kept safe by care staff,” he said. The service was effective because staff had been trained to meet people’s needs. “New staff received a thorough induction . . . and staff received support from managers through effective supervision and performance appraisal.” Other elements praised included carer training, the skill and experience of carers and the vision and values which permeated the entire company.
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40 Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School is a highly successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a continuous history dating back to its foundation in 1384. We are tremendously proud of the positive relationships and culture which are evident throughout the school every day. The school provides young people with a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which they learn with confidence and enjoyment. All members of the school community strive to ensure that each student makes the best progress of which they are capable so that not only do students gain superb examination results but they also develop the personal qualities necessary for success in further or higher education, in employment and in adult life. The examination results achieved by students at this comprehensive school are excellent. 73% of students achieved 5 or more passes at grades A* to C (including English and mathematics) in summer 2015 and initial data from the DfE shows very good progress statistics from Key Stage 2 to GCSE. At A level, our 2015 results were outstanding with 41% of the entries resulting in grades A or A* and 69% resulting in grades A* to B. These qualifications enable our students to have the widest possible range of opportunities. Nearly 90% of Year 13 moved on to university this year, including many securing places on the most competitive courses. If you would like to find out more about the school, please visit our website (klbschool.org.uk) or contact us to make an appointment for a tour around the school. Photographs: Head Teacher Andrew Harris with a Maths Class (top) and a Sixth Form Class
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42 NOVEMBER 2015 SAT 7TH - There will be a Coffee Morning in the Church Hall, St. Laurence Church, The Shambles running from 10am-12 noon with an entrance fee of 20p. A bookstall, bric-a-brac, cards & wrapping paper, raffle and cake stall will all be available. SAT 7TH - Stroud Ceilidhs are back in Stroud’s Subscription Rooms, starting at 8pm with ‘Threepenny Bit’. Box Office 01453 760900. SAT 7TH - This will be the last of the year’s openings for the Gigg Mill, Nailsworth from 10am -12noon. Contact 01453 766540. SAT 7TH - An Exhibition of ‘Vessel’ will open at 10am at Ruskin Mill, which runs until Sunday 29th November.You can also Meet the Artist on Saturday 14th and Saturday 21st November from 2-4pm. More details from 01453 837537. rmt.org/ruskin-mill-events. SUN 8TH - There will be a Remembrance Day Service starting 9.30am at Christ Church, Nailsworth, followed at 10.45am by a Town Remembrance Service at St. George’s Church, Nailsworth. WED 11TH - Longfield Hospice Care for the Cotswolds have events planned with a film night -The Choir -taking place at the Dolphin Hall, Tetbury meeting at 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.50 (incl. glass of wine) and the contact is Barbara on 01666 504656. WED 11TH - Longfield Hospice will hold a Fashion Show at Cotswold Edge Golf Course, Wotton-under-Edge starting 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each and available from the Longfield shop in Wotton. THURS 12TH - There will be a Light up a life Carol Service at St. Mary’s Church, Wotton-under-Edge starting at 3pm. Remember a loved one in this special service. Organised by Wotton Friends. FRI 13TH - More music with Methera at Ruskin Mill starts 8pm and more details from 01453 837537. FRI 13TH /SAT 14TH - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold its’ Annual Christmas in the Conservatory at 60 Windmill Road, Minchinhampton over these two days. This is always a great place to start your Christmas shopping and support a very worthy charity at the same time. There are stalls and stalls of cat related goodies, produce, books, cards & wrapping paper, refreshments, a tombola, raffle and much more besides. Contact 01453 886354 for details. TUES 17TH - Box Gardening Club will meet again in the Village Hall for Dr Michael Jones and ‘Mistletoe: Fact, Myth & Legend’. This is a timely look at this fascinating plant. Starts around 7.30pm. WED 18TH - Stonehouse W.I. will meet again at the Community Centre for their AGM, followed by ‘Old Stonehouse’ by Shirley Dicker and Vicki Walker.Visitors/new members are always welcome. Starts 7.30pm and more details Jai 01453 765656.
COMMUNITY NEWS SAT 21ST - Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League will hold a stall at the Wotton Charities Fair 10.30am-4pm. Please support them. SAT 21ST - There will be an ‘Angels’ Workshop with Nina. Please contact Julie on 01453 886946 for more details of this event. TUES 24TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society will meet again in St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown at 7.30pm. TUES 24TH - SAT 28TH - The Cotswold Players present ‘The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of …’A Christmas Carol’. I have seen this play before and found it hilarious. I am sure the Cotswold Players will do it proud with performances at 7.30pm and tickets for £12 each. The Box Office is 0333 6663366 or visit cotswoldplayhouse. co.uk THURS 26TH - There will be a show featuring Patsy Gamble & Muddy Manninen taking place at SVA, 4 John Street, Stroud GL5 2HA. Patsy and Muddy perform their original songs for the first time. This is sure to be a good evening. The start time is 8pm with tickets at £5 each on the door. SAT 28TH - John Bailey will hold another Exhibition of Watercolours and Pottery, all in aid of Cancer Research, which runs until Sunday 6th December. Opening times are from 11am4pm each day and the address is Winsley Cottage, Oakridge Lynch GL6 7NZ , and follow signs from ‘The Butcher’s Arms’. This is always a lovely event and more details are available from 01285 760659. SAT 28TH - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold a Christmas Sale on the Sub Rooms forecourt, Stroud. Please support them if you can. SUN 29TH - Advent Spiral starts 4pm at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth which is a journey for children, accompanied by harp music, and an angel guide. This is a free event. 01453 837537. SUN 29TH - This is Preview and Lights Switch On Day for the Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival at St. Laurence Church, Stroud. This year’s event features BBC Radio Gloucestershire Presenter Steve Kitchen with music by Baily’s Beads. Tickets are priced £2.50 for the Preview, which includes light refreshments. Children under 12 are entry free, when accompanied by an adult. Tel. 01453 759099 for tickets. After this, the Festival continues all the week 30th November - 3rd December (10am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs), Friday 4th 9.30am -8.30pm/Saturday 5th 9.30am-5pm. Sunday 6th times are 1pm-4pm with a Festival Songs of Praise at 4pm. TUES 1ST DEC - Cainscross WI meet again at 7.15pm in St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross for their Christmas Party Social. A reservation is needed for this event. Contact 01453 762812. FRI 4TH - A Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs from 10am -3pm in the Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry & charity donation.
THURS 19TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ Club starts 2.30pm in Stroud’s Subscription Rooms with entry at £6. A delightful afternoon’s entertainment with varied music. 01453 760900.
FRI 4TH DEC - Goodwill Evening for Stroud town with many shops staying open late and entertainments in the town.
SAT 21ST - Storytelling starts 10.30am at Ruskin Mill with Fiona Eadie. With a suggested minimum age of 5 years upwards, enjoy enchanting stories, enthralling tales and elaborate lies. Charges are £4 adults/£3 children and £10 families. 01453 837537.
Please check before setting out, as details may change. To list your Events and Activities for December, please contact Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible, thanks.
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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
01452 416391
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