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We showcase several new businesses & services across the Cotswolds

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More to see, do & enjoy!

Enjoy the 2012 Moreton Show with our informative feature

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Olympic Park Gardens

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New pictures show the Olympic Park Gardens in full bloom

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Our Local Paralympic Hero

Learn about Ben Rushgrove and other Paralympic & Olympic Heroes as they prepare for London 2012!

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16 local news

Stow Art Group Annual Exhibition

31 local news 400 years of the Olimpicks

Conserving Beautiful Homes

18-19 education

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Unique Rope Crown to be displayed in local Church

22-23 events

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28-29 garden

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Best of British Show & Football in the River!

What to do with the children during the Summer?

Out & About in July & August

Olympic Park Meadows

Is it possible to measure the size of the Universe?

Cotswold District Council News

Advertiser Index

I hope that you enjoy another bumper 40 page edition of Your Cotswold . The busy summer continues with news of the Best of British Show (p14), Football in the River (p14) and the Moreton Show 2012 (p20-21).

Don’t forget you can learn about the original 400 year old Cotswold Olimpicks on p31! Please contact us if you wish to advertise your business in this publication. t: 01609 777401 www.cotswoldlink.co.uk Best wishes, Christine Campbell | Editor

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Enjoy the Maldives!

With year round sunshine, powdery beaches, fantastic water sports and luxurious accommodation, for many the dream destination of choice in the Indian Ocean has to be the Maldives.

Consisting of hundreds of little islands, the archipelago of the Maldives is spread over two hundred tropical islands in twenty-six natural atolls, straddling the Equator like a garland of emerald gems strewn on the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Each resort featured by If Only... has a shallow yet brilliant blue lagoon and is surrounded by a coral reef while the islands themselves are blessed with relatively deserted beaches of the softest powderwhite sand, with a backdrop of gently swaying palms.

Below the ocean is a world apart, a truly amazing kaleidoscope with over nine hundred species of exotic fish. The splendours of underwater life include turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales, and stingrays, and all resorts offer snorkels, diving equipment and tuition. And even if diving is not your forte, this magical marine world can be viewed from glass-bottom boats or even from underwater restaurants and spas.

Many islands are perfect for the ultimate honeymoon getaway with luxurious, indulgent and secluded accommodation on the beach and over the water, providing a truly relaxing environment.

However the Maldives is not just for honeymooners, as these exclusive and safe islands are also ideal for family holidays. Many resorts ensure that all tastes and ages are catered for, providing marine laboratories, Kids Clubs, world class DJs and of course Michelin star standard restaurants.

A flight from the UK takes about 11 hours and many of our regular travellers also add on a Dubai stopover as part of their trip. On arrival in Male you are transferred by seaplane or speedboat to your island resort, making the start of your Maldives holiday even more enchanting.

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Conserving Beautiful Homes

Before Andy Peer is a man with a mission. The ebullient proprietor of Peer Traditional Lime Work, he is ferociously passionate about conserving beautiful old houses made of natural stone or clay brick properly.

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“These period homes need to be loved and looked after. Cement should go nowhere near them – it seriously damages the health of such houses, causing damp, decay and cracking. It should carry a health warning,” he says.

Andy is evangelical about lime, from lime mortaring externally to lime plastering internally. Lime lets a building breathe, allowing it to take moisture in through the stone or brick surface then out through the softer mortar around it. If the moisture can’t escape, if it has been patched with cement or cement mortar, which is very hard and dense, the damp travels internally and will sit in the building, rotting all natural materials. This will cause untold damage and threaten the very fabric of your home.

“Lime is what would have been used by the original craftsmen, who knew the correct materials to use, so to conserve these precious buildings for future generations, it should continue to be used,” he says. “That is why we have such beautiful cottages, mansions, palaces and historical architecture that we all enjoy, because they were built in the right way.”

Andy and his team of highly-skilled workers can repoint old houses, replaster them and even decorate, all using lime products. They are passionate about their work, neat and meticulous about its execution, and have the necessary craftsmanship and training to complete any project to the highest possible standard.

They operate in and around the Cotswolds, and have a list of excellent references and case studies showcasing their work.

“Do it once, do it right,” is the Peer Traditional Lime Work message. So if you live in a pre-19th century property that needs attention, call the ultimate and best lime expert, Andy Peer.

Tel: 01451 810041 | 01242 673384 Mobile: 07766 236813 www.peerlime.co.uk

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Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White takes over The Frogmill Hotel CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White has bought a hotel near Cheltenham.

The 50-year-old’s latest acquisition is The Frogmill Hotel near Andoversford. ​Additional staff are being recruited to work in the 28- bedroom hotel is in the heart of the Cotswolds.

General manager, Fiona Patterson, confirmed Mr White would be opening a Wheelers of St James’ restaurant on site later in the year.

However, some of his food ideas are already being incorporated into the menu. She said: “It is a beautiful building and needed somebody to love it and bring it forward. Having Mr White as the new owner is fantastic for the whole area. We have already had some fantastic feedback on the food and we’re excited about what is to come in the future.”

County councillor Fiona McKenzie, who represents the Andoversford ward, welcomed the Mr White’s involvement in the area. She said: “I am delighted to hear that he has taken over this venue. I imagine and hope it will provide local employment and draw people to the Cotswolds in general. This should have a knock on beneficial effect for other business, including local retail which is having, like so many other commercial enterprises, a hard time at the moment. I wish him every success in this endeavour.”

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Unique Rope Crown will be displayed in local Church A rope crown, which was created in 1952 to mark the Queen’s accession to the throne and subsequent coronation, will be displayed in St John Baptist Church in Cirencester during the next few months until a permanent home is found for it.

The crown, commissioned by Cirencester Urban District Council, was designed by renowned local landscape designer and artist Oliver Hill. It was the centrepiece of a special display - also including a lion and a unicorn – which was on show to the public in Cirencester Market Place during the summer of 1953. Once the display was dismantled, the rope crown was kept in storage for most of the intervening years but it deteriorated significantly. When local sculptress Lucy Abel-Smith became aware of its whereabouts, she arranged for it to be restored to its former glory. The crown will now be displayed temporarily at St John Baptist Church in Cirencester while negotiations continue to find a permanent resting place for it later this year.

Cotswold District Council leader, Cllr Lynden Stowe, welcomed the news: “The rope crown links modern-day Cirencester with the wonderful celebrations in the town when the young queen ascended to the throne, so it has significant sentimental value for many people. Lucy Abel-Smith has campaigned tirelessly to gain recognition for this unique creation, and I am confident that CDC Members working behind the scenes, particularly Cllr David Fowles and Cllr Barry Gibbs, should soon be able to find a suitable permanent home for it.

“In the meantime, I would like to thank the Reverend Canon Leonard Doolan for allowing the crown to be displayed in Cirencester’s main church, and I am also very grateful to Cirencester Town Council Chief Executive Andrew Tubb for arranging for the artefact to be moved across to its new temporary location.”

Canon Leonard Doolan added: “I am pleased to let the Parish church be used as a venue to display this rope crown during the Diamond Jubilee and the summer. We get many thousands of visitors through the church in the main summer months and the crown will connect their visit with the special event in the life of the nation. It is a very significant piece of craftsmanship and such an item will rarely be seen these days.”

Tristan Chippendale, Deputy Agent at the Bathurst Estate, with the rope crown.

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Monday 27th August

A brand new event at Cotswold Airport (GL7 6BA)

Football in the River!

This family event offers visitors two fun-packed days out combining the Best of British aviation, automotive, agriculture and music.

Cotswold Airport is famous for its annual air show and aviation fans need not be disappointed with a three-hour air show for all to enjoy. British military favourites the RAF Red Arrows, RAF Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are joined by civilian display teams such as Tiger Nine with a nostalgic nine-ship Tiger Moth display and Ultimate High who will provide an unlimited ‘gyroscopic’ aerobatic display.

The show arena is sure to entertain animal lovers with lurcher and ferret racing, the Lamb National and an RSPCA-sponsored dog show with live commentary. Children, young and old, can get up close and personal with spiders, snakes, meercats and chickens at the interactive wildlife zoo and short talks and educational displays will be provided by Wildlife Displays, an established mobile zoo since 1978.

Bourton-on-the-Water is the setting and football is the game but it’s football with a twist. None of this eleven a side business with 45 minutes in each direction played on a pretty pitch of green. This is six a side with 15 minutes in each direction played knee deep in a river.

The Windrush River, a 3 metre wide babbling brook, is the water in ‘Bourton-on-the-Water’ and is also home to one of the Cotswold’s more bizarre festivals.

The tradition of Football in the River has been around for over seventy years with the modern event attracting a number of local sides and hundreds of spectators to boot.

The villagers of Bourton-on-the-Water have played football in the River Windrush every summer for 70 years. Goal posts are set up under the bridges and players brave the cold knee-deep water wearing nothing but bright coloured football shorts or fancy dress. Hundreds of spectators line the river banks and cheer for their team in a splashy, noisy affair that spills out onto a cheery fête on the village green.

A classic car exhibition featuring iconic British brands such as Rolls Royce will display a variety of vintage vehicles, while military vehicles symbolising the Best of British transport from the Armed Forces completes the journey through Britain’s colourful motoring heritage.

Take your places on the Windrush banks, when the Bourton-on-the-Water Football in the River 2012 kicks off in the Cotswolds on the August bank holiday Monday (27th).

Get there early for a great view of the Bourton Football in the River 2012 action!

When it’s time to kick back and relax, a sound stage featuring up and coming local bands and traditional British music from yesteryear provides the perfect ambience, while a traditional fun fair adds to the nostalgia of the event. Locally-sourced food and drink can be found in the country-fair style Craft Tent featuring organic, quality British produce. And don’t miss the Red London Bus when it’s time for a beer or glass of Pimms!

The Best of British Show will be supporting four charities over the weekend; The RAF Benevolent Fund, Fly2Help, Help for Heroes and the RSPCA. Tickets are £15 in advance and can be purchased online at: www.bestofbritishshow.co.uk and from tourist information centres around the region.

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is once again holding its ANNUAL EXHIBITION - Lower Slaughter Village Hall from Wed 25th July until Tues 31st July Inspired and encouraged by tutor Jill Jarvis, members of her part time Art Classes have joined together to form Stow Art Group which runs what has proved to be a highly successful exhibition of their own work after each summer term.

2012 will be their 9th exhibition at Lower Slaughter Hall where they will also show work such as ceramics and glassware by Guest Artists including Daniella Wilson-Dunne, Susan Griffiths and Anne Champion.

Entry Free | Exhibition Open 10am - 6pm

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What to do with the children

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Finding it difficult to give the children something to do in the holidays? Recently the National Trust released a pamphlet titled “50 things to do before you are 11“. The aim is to encourage children to do activities that were done by the youngsters of yesteryear and to entice them to participate in an outdoor activity.

Surprisingly; or perhaps not so surprisingly; their research found that a large number of parents are being over protective by not allowing their children the freedom that many crave; for example they object to them playing conkers or tag. However in a poll conducted by the Daily Telegraph 97% of respondents agreed with that children should experience this type of traditional play which includes:• Climb a tree • Roll down a really big hill • Build a den • Run around in the rain

• Fly a kite • Plant it, grow it and eat it • Find your way with a map and compass

The full list can be obtained from:- https://www.50things.org.uk/ Other free outdoor activities that you may wish to encourage the children to do:• Outdoor treasure hunt Identifying:• Swimming • Trees • Cycling • Wild flowers • Walking • Birds

Local Library Information Moreton-in-Marsh Library

Library, computes with internet access. Storytime for under 5s.

Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Telephone: 01608 650780 .........................................................................

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Library, computers with internet access.

Youth Centre, Bourton-on-the-Water, Telephone: 01451 820 964 .........................................................................

Cheltenham Library (Adult)

Library with internet access.

Reference library.

Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Telephone: 01242 532686 .........................................................................

Chipping Campden Library

Storytimes for under 5s. Library, computers with internet access.

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Free to watch events at The Olympic Games It would be inexcusable not to include a little on the London Olympics, the aspirations of which are to inspire children and young people to partake in an active sport. For those who do not have tickets for any of the events but would like to take their children to savour the atmosphere of a once in a lifetime experience there are some events which are free to watch.

These include: The Men’s Marathon, The Women’s Marathon, The Men’s 20km and 50km walks, The Women’s 20km walk, The Men and Women’s Cycle Road Races and Individual Time Trials, The Men and Women’s Triathlon events, The Swimming Marathons and finally there are no less than 10 sailing events taking place in Weymouth over a 10 day period. Dates, venues and times can be obtained from http://www.visitlondon.com/events/sport/free-sporting-events-at-thelondon-2012-olympic-and-paralympic-games Hopefully the experience may motivate the young ones in participating in one of the sports that they watch, and please do not forget the Paralympic Games follow on from the 29th August to 9th September.

Trust that all readers have a happy summer break.

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More to see, more to do, more to enjoy The Moreton-in-Marsh Show, a highlight of the Cotswold calendar, is 60 this year so put 1st September in your diary and join us for a spectacular, great value, day out!

The parkland of Batsford Estate is ideal for a traditional country show and for entrants to exhibit livestock, from beef cattle to pygmy goats, poultry, equestrian skills in five Show rings, canine obedience in the Dog Ring and baking and horticultural talents in the Home & Garden Marquee, with many competing for some very prestigious awards. These include the National Breed Show trophies for Poll Herefords and Cotswold Sheep for which entrants come from all over the UK to participate. Some riders will be trying to qualify for the Horse of the Year Show.

There are also junior classes in many sections.

life and conservation groups whilst the returning Green & Sustainable Living Area shows us how to make our lives more environmentally friendly.

Visitors won’t be disappointed by the variety of action-packed entertainment provided in the Grand Arena and Attractions Ring throughout the day. A hearty Cotswold welcome awaits Jean-Francois Pignon, from France, and his troupe of 6 beautiful horses to delight and thrill you with his daring bareback, rein-free display. JCB’s “Dancing Diggers” will also surprise you with their amazing versatility and hydraulic synchronicity provided by mechanical horsepower.

It’s not all about competitions though, far from it! There’s something for everyone around the Showground and in the many marquees. There are over 300 farming trade and general retail stands, numerous food and drink purveyors plus a new Local Catering Area. You won’t fail to be drawn to the Warner’s Budgens Country Larder Food Hall with the region’s top specialist food producers and artisans. The Butler Sherborn Countryside & Heritage Area promotes rural crafts and the importance of wild-

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Other acts include Claire Whiteley’s Duck & Dog Show, the toe-tapping Jambalaya Jazz band, the hoof-tapping Dancing Sheep Show, Cotswold Falconry Centre display plus a skills demonstration by Moreton Rangers FC Under 10s. The popular terrier racing always draws a crowd and vintage tractors and motorcycles will take you to bygone eras. Competition highlights include the 6 Bar Show Jumping Challenge, Livestock Parade, Pony Club Mounted Games, Hayman-Joyce Pairs Relay, Great Straw Challenge and more.

Wandering around the ground will be a variety of entertainers. There’s a Children’s Area too, with go-karting and the climbing wall for the more adventurous. For adults, The Range Rover Experience gives a great taste of off-road driving.

Buy your tickets in advance from local outlets (see website) or on-line at www.moretonshow.co.uk and save money (parking is free)! Alternatively, please call the Show office on 01608 651908. We look forward to seeing you on 1st September!

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July & August 4th - 15th July • Cheltenham International Festival of Music Town Hall and other venues Just days before the Olympics start...and hot on the heels of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Cheltenham Music Festival celebrates the richness of Britain’s musical heritage.

The Festival programme is still to be confirmed, but be sure to save the Festival dates in your diary now. Jean Efflam-Bavouzet performing a Debussy spectacular in the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Website: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music | Box Office (01242) 227979. ......................................................................................................................

7th & 8th July • The Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford Join Top Guns from around the globe for Europe’s greatest airshow and enjoy a thrilling seven hour flying display and static aircraft park of more than 200 aircraft – some never before seen in the UK. Celebrate HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in sparkling style as the RAF presents an aerial Royal Salute and get transported back in time for a taste of 1940’s life in the nostalgic Battle of Britain Village. Experience the power and grace of the only flying Vulcan in the world as it take price of place in the Cold War Zone. With two miles of entertainment on the ground and non-stop action in the skies this is a great family day out - and under 16s go free! Visit www.airtattoo.com or call our FREEPHONE ticket hotline 0800 107 1940 ......................................................................................................................

13th & 14th July • Grand Open Air Opera Lodge Park Opera Brava , Britain’s leading outdoor touring opera company, in association with the National Trust Lodge Park ,present a weekend of Open Air Opera with two of the most universally popular works by Puccini. On the night of 13th July is La Boheme and on the 14th July Madam Butterfly. This is a wonderful opportunity for a night of cultured self indulgence with your friends, so dress up and bring along your champagne picnic and relax in style with Opera Brava and Puccini at Lodge Park. Gates open 6.30pm and performance commences at 7.30pm.Numbers are limited and admission is strictly by ticket only. Tickets are on sale now through: www.operabrava.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

14th & 15th July

• Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Venue - On the fields behind the Tewkesbury Borough Council offices, Gloucester Road (part of the site of the original battle of Tewkesbury in 1471). The Battle of Tewkesbury, in the War of the Roses, 1471, will be re-enacted featuring around 2000 knights, archers and men at arms, a colourful and authentic living history camp with families living in complete medieval style for the whole weekend, and a fascinating market selling everything from medieval pots and authentic costumes to toys and individual jewellery. The site will be well marked from the town centre and from junction 9 of the M5. www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org ......................................................................................................................

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21st July • Compton Abdale Traditional Village Fete Lower Farm, Compton Abdale, GL54 4DS 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ......................................................................................................................

21st & 22nd July

• The Romans are Coming Chedworth Roman Villa Legio Augusta II return again to Chedworth Roman Villa with another action packed display, demonstrations and opportunity for all to join in with the might of Rome. Tremendous family fun.

Open 10.00 – 5.00 daily. NT members free. Non members: Normal admission charges apply.

01242 890256. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth ......................................................................................................................

18th & 19th August • Flower Festival

St. Andrew’s Church - Hazleton The Flower Festival is being held to celebrate life in the Cotswolds. This is the first time for many years that this small unspoilt village community has put on such an event and it is to coincide with this year of national celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. The floral displays will be by local arrangers and will depict various aspects of the things we enjoy about living in this beautiful rural area, from farming and the countryside to the history of the village and the talents of the inhabitants. Teas will be served on both afternoons in the Village Hall. Hazleton lies just off the main A40 Cheltenham to Oxford road between Andoversford and Northleach. The Church will be open on both days from 1pm - 6pm. ......................................................................................................................

19th August

• Wyck Rissington Village Fete Wyck Rissington: 12-5pm Vintage Cars, Falconry, Sheep, Dog Show, games, stalls, tombola, teas, music, bric a brac, produce etc. £2.00 admission to include entry into raffle. All proceeds to Church Bell Restoration and Village Hall maintainence.

Enquiries to Veron Woodford by e-mail - veron@wyckriss.co.uk or 01451 821496. ......................................................................................................................

27th August

• Winchcombe Country Show Winchcombe Senior School Field, 12 noon - 5.30 p.m.

This show offers something for everyone. A traditional flower show, falconry display, fire eaters, Punch & Judy, crafts, stalls, dog scurry, stone walling, wood carving, Morris dancing, bouncy castle, scarecrows, Maize Maze, Winchcombe concert brass band, Dress the Mummy, children’s go karts, fortune teller, street entertainers, skittles and golf competitions and much much more.

Irresistible homemade cakes in the tea tent. Licensed bar, healthy eating refreshments, ice creams. See www.winchcombeshow.org.uk | 12 noon to 5.30pm Adult £3, Child £1 ......................................................................................................................

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July & August at The Corinium Museum

At the height of the British summer we enjoy our countryside surroundings, beautiful gardens and the wildlife they bring.

Our July exhibition draws inspiration from the beauty and patterns of nature in all its forms when the Bath Artist Printmakers stage a summer show in the Museum’s temporary exhibition gallery.

From abstract landscapes to beautiful birds, the exhibition promises to complement our beautiful , rural surroundings through a variety of printing techniques. A long established group with premises in Larkhill in Bath, this exhibition brings together the work of accomplished printmakers. Opens on 4th July and runs through to 23rd August and entry is free.

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With the London 2012 Olympic Games around the corner and emphasis on Britain’s cultural as well as sporting prowess, the Corinium Museum has brought the two together with a wonderful exhibition by Kevin Whitney.

Kevin Whitney was the world’s first Official Olympic artist and continues to attend the Olympics to draw and paint some of the world’s finest athletes. In this retrospective exhibition, Kevin profiles sporting personalities past and present whilst also highlighting the ceremonial and architectural background from the founding country of the Olympic Games, Greece. Greek and Roman myths, religion and entertainment were very similar and are steeped in history, making the Corinium Museum the perfect venue to host ‘The Art of Kevin Whitney’ throughout the month of August when ‘the 2012 Games’ will be upon us. A rare opportunity to see a body of work dedicated to capturing the best in sport.

Opens Friday 27th July to 31st August and is free entry. This exhibition has been kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Corinium Museum and the Cotswold Museums Trust.

of British Archaeology and through August take a trip through the ages with mythical masks, jolly jesters, Anglo-Saxon jewellery and much, much more.

Our make and take art activities have proved really popular over the years and only cost £1 to take part.

Mythical Masks

The Corinium Museum was the winner of Cirencester’s Hospitality and Business Tourism Provider of the Year award 2012 recognising excellence in service.

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Telephone: 01285 655 611 museums@cotswold.gov.uk Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX

This summer why not come along and enjoy the treasures of the Cotswolds in our awe inspiring, award winning museum!

Stepping forward in time from the Greeks and the Romans, Tim Porter is back at the museum for a day school on 26th July when he will be exploring the life and times of Sir William Marshall, The Flower of Chivalry. Sir William Marshall was a Knight of the highest order and perhaps the finest England has ever seen. His life was certainly the content of myth and legend but much of it was true. Join Tim Porter between 10am and 4pm for this eye opening day school.

If you’d like to explore Cirencester on foot, why not join Civic Society tour guide William Cooper who will uncover the momentous events that took place during the Civil War and examine why Cirencester was so attractive to the King of England. William will discuss the lead up and course of military actions on and around the grounds where the battle took place. Walks running on 26th July and 16th August 2-4pm, book your place by calling the Museum.

This summer we are staging a myriad of children’s activities here at the museum. From Roman soldiers to Mosaics in July as part of the Festival

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Olympic Delivery Authority Chairman John Armitt said: ‘The 2012 Garden and wildflower meadows will help create a festival atmosphere right at the entrance to the Olympic Park during and after the Games.

The riverside gardens are a colourful celebration Indian Physic; Tall Blazing Star; Jacob’s Ladder; of the British passion for gardening as well as Compass Plant; Soapweed Yucca; Verbena. the world-leading work of the UK horticultural Asia includes: companies helping to create this fantastic new Black Iris; Japanese Anenome; Korean Feather park.’

Reed Grass; Tiger, Foxtail, Red and Tall Boy PlanOver 60,000 plants, grasses, herbs and flowers tain Lily; Japanese Flamingo and Silverfeather from across the globe have been grown in an Grass; Moorhexe and Transparent Moor Grass; Ashford nursery and planted along with 60,000 Giant Fleeceflower; Oriental Burnet; Firetail bulbs in the Olympic Park London 2012 Garden. Bistort.

The riverside garden stretches for half a mile between the Aquatics Centre and Olympic Stadium and celebrates centuries of British passion for gardens and collecting plants. Over 120,000 plants from 250 different species across the world have been arranged into four temperate regions in the garden: Europe, Americas, Asia and the Southern Hemisphere.

Planting is nearing completion on the 250 acres of new parklands, on former industrial land, that will provide a colourful and festival atmosphere for the London 2012 Games and afterwards become the largest new urban park in the UK for over a century. Thousands of trees and wetland plants have already been planted, lawns laid and meadows sown across the Park.

London 2012 Garden factfile Europe includes: Crocus; Daffodil; Primrose; Mont Blanc, Drumstick and Bulgarian Onion; Woodruf; Milky Bellflower; Corn Flower; ‘Mayflower’ Geranium; Marsh Spurge; Shasta Daisy; Jerusalem Cross; Loosestrife; Turkish Sage; Devils Bit Scabious; Globeflower; Yellow Oxeye.

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Young up-and-coming London-based designer Sarah Price has designed the planting alongside LDA Design.Hargreaves Associates and James Hitchmough from the University of Sheffield.

Planting is close to completion and work is continuing on the paths, drainage and seating.

Nectar-rich plants have been selected to provide food for wildlife as well as look beautiful, celebrating the role of domestic gardens in providing urban habitats for wildlife. The garden will be fully accessible gardens with gentle slopes and comfortable timber seating with spaces for wheelchairs. Night time lighting will enable the gardens to be used into the evenings.

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Flowers in bloom in the parkland’s area of the Olympic Park looking towards the Olympic Stadium.

Olympic Park meadows For the second year running the riverbanks around the Olympic Stadium are blooming with golden meadows of cornflowers, marigolds, Californian poppies and prairie flowers especially designed and sown to flower gold just in time for the Opening Ceremony. There are over ten football fields worth of nectar-rich annual and perennial wildflower meadows in the Olympic Park, designed by international wildflower experts from the University of Sheffield.

More than a quarter of the plants for the 2012 Garden were not grown commercially in the UK and an extensive investigation was required to track down rare seeds, cuttings and bulbs.

These have included hundreds of South African plants grown from a small collection in Ireland and seed collected in South Africa and thousands of rare white Chrysanthemums as well as tall Asian lilies grown from clumps provided by specialist UK display gardens. Other rare plants being grown include the ‘Compass Plant’, used by Native Americans to navigate the prairies and ‘Summer Beauty’, an unusual flowering onion from Europe. Download Images of some of the flowers.

Over ten hectares of annual and perennial meadows are being created in the Olympic Park, designed and sown to flower during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The annual meadows around the Olympic Stadium are a vivid combination of tickseed, cornflower, corn marigold, star of the veldt from South Africa, Californian poppy and Plains Coreopsis that moves from yellow and blue in July to gold in August.

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The meadows, which are sown on an annual basis, are being trialed for the second year to perfect the team’s extensively researched technique of irrigation, late sowing and cutting back that will ensure the flowers peak for the Opening Ceremony in 2012.

A combination of shorter and taller perennial meadows, which require only a single seeding, have been sown across the Olympic Park, mainly in the north of the parklands. The shorter meadows on drier sunny slope are a colourful mix of Thyme, Calamint, oringanum, vipers bugloss and wild carrot. The taller meadows on shadier slopes include musk mallow, meadow cranesbill, devils bit scabious, red clover, bloody cranesbill and great burnet.

The meadows have been designed to be nectar and pollen rich, diverse and with a long flowering season to encourage a range of bees, butterflies, birds, moths and other insects.

Specific plants and flower species have been selected to encourage particular wildlife, for example the Marsh Fritillary butterfly need Devils Bit Scabious for their caterpillars and Burnet Moths congregate around Knapweed flowers.

The meadows are being sown in especially designed low nutrient soil, with a high sand content, to ensure a diverse mix of flowers and to discourage weeds. After the Games the meadows will gradually incorporate a range of grasses, naturally and through oversowing, so they become self-sustaining and support particular butterfly larvae such as Meadow Brown.

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Local Paralympic Hero Set For London 2012!

Ben Rushgrove, from Bath, won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and he is ready for London 2012!

Sport: Athletics (100/200m) Date of Birth: 23rd February 1988 Hometown: Bath

Find out more about Ben below and about other Paralympic and Olympic Heroes at www.getset.london2012.com/en/heroes

Get to know Ben:

What is your greatest sporting achievement to date?

Breaking the world record for the 200m, winning the bronze medal at the World Championships in the 200m, breaking the European record for 100m and winning a silver medal in the 100m (T36) at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

How did you first get into Athletics?

Through school – my PE teacher introduced me to athletics after watching me running round the school.

What is a ‘typical’ day for you?

At the moment, because of Beijing, my races are in the morning so I’m getting up around 6:00am. When the university term starts I’ll be attending lectures, writing coursework and dissertations, as well as fitting in physio and other things. The majority of my training is done in the evening, normally for two to three hours, before arriving home about 8:00pm. Then I cook, eat and sleep.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I relax by watching films and TV, as well as hanging out with my mates. Often I go for a meal with some of my training partners.

What music do you like listening to?

I’m not a huge fan of any music. If pressured it would probably be Queen.

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400 years of the Cotswold Olimpicks

The modern Olympic movement has its historic roots in “Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games”. For our 400th anniversary celebrations of what are now often called the Cotswold Olimpicks, a dedicated team of volunteers organised a fun packed family day (Friday 1st June) of races, games, music and entertainment in addition to the traditional Games themselves which include the world famous shin-kicking contest!

As well as the perennial favourites, such as shin-kicking, the 5 mile Olimpick Run, Championship of The Hill and the Tug ‘o War, this year’s Games features a raft of special events to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the event.

And lest you think it serendipitous that our own ‘Olimpicks’ celebrates it’s 400th in the same year as the London 2012 Olympics, such is the importance of the Cotswold Olimpicks to the birth of the modern Olympic Games, that the London 2012 bid committee used the 400th Anniversary as part of its justification for winning the Games in 2012!

This year’s Games expanded into an all-day event, starting at 2pm, and finished with the traditional torchlit descent into Chipping Campden at 10pm (the largest torchlit descent in Europe!).

A real flavor of the 1612 Games was provided by a complete Jacobean Village on Dovers Hill, with activities and Games for children, Jacobean music, backswords displays and more. Even the

organisers entered into the spirit of 1612, dressing up in Jacobean costume for the Games.

With over 6000 people in attendace, the Games was a huge success!

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Cotswold Sky Is it possible to measure the size of the Universe?

In the last issue of The Cotswold Link I wrote of a little walking exercise to illustrate the scale of the Solar System. In brief, if the Sun was 15cm (6”) diameter you would have to walk 637metres before arriving at Pluto and this is not even the half way mark to the edge of our Solar System.

Our topic for this month’s issue is centred on the size of the Universe and a method of measurement. So how big is the Universe? To be honest, we do not know, we can only observe galaxies that are 14 billion light years away.

So what do we know? We know that it would take:a) 70,000 years to travel to the closest star to our Sun. This is a star called Proxima Centauri and is 4.2 light years away. b) 100,000 years to travel across our own Milky Way Galaxy if travelling at the speed of light.

Yet there are billions of Galaxies, of which we can only see one with the naked eye that is the Andromeda Galaxy which is 2.5 million light years away. The information we receive from the outer galaxies is how they looked all those millions of years ago.

Constructed view of The Milky Way (Courtesy of NASA Images)

Surprisingly the principle of measuring the distance of Galaxies was discovered more than 100 years ago by Henrietta Leavitt at Harvard College Observatory in the USA. She used a method to calculate the distance of a special type of star called the Cepheid Variable. In simplistic terms: if we know the actual brightness of a star and compare it with how bright it appears to us then the distance can be found (using a little mathematics). Should the Galaxies be too far away for individual Cepheid’s to be observed astronomers search for bright exploding stars known as supernovae and apply the same principle.

Diary Sunday 15th July – At about 02.45 hours the Moon will pass very close to Jupiter. This relatively rare event is only visible from the Cotswolds.

Saturday 11th August – The Perseids Meteor Shower peaks. Look to the left of Cassiopeia in the North East.

Friday 17th August – Mars and Saturn can be observed close together just after sunset Tuesday 21st August – The Moon, Saturn and Mars can be observed close together.

Looking West 20.00 hours Tuesday 21st August

Useful site: www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/5-8/features/F_How_Big_is_Our_Universe.html

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Horse & Counterfeit Clothing Seized at Stow Horse Fair The RSPCA and Gloucestershire Trading Standards have been supported by Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire Police in ensuring animal welfare and cracking down on counterfeit goods at the Stow Horse Fair.

During the event in Stow-on-theWold in May, RSPCA officers were ensuring the welfare of animals on the site and offering advice to owners on appropriate care. One horse was seized by RSPCA officers as there were concerns over its welfare.

The operation also aimed to target those selling puppies at the event.

It is an offence to sell a pet puppy in a public place without a licence and the offence can carry a £2000 fine. As a result of the operation one person has been reported for the sale of the potential pets and one puppy is now in the care of the RSPCA.

RSPCA Chief Inspector Lee Hopgood said: “We would urge members of the public not to buy puppies from events such as Stow Horse Fair. Some of the traders in puppies at these events are not simply selling an accidental litter of puppies, many of them are breeding and selling dogs purely for profit.

This is obvious to see as they often have more than one litter of puppies, of different breeds and ages. With breeders who sell for profit the welfare standards for the animals is not their first priority and the background of the dogs is unknown.

“A licence is required to sell animals in a public place and no one is licensed to sell puppies from Stow Fair so by purchasing a puppy from the event you are supporting this illegal trade. Quite simply if people did not buy the puppies, the illegal trade would stop. We would appeal to the public to consider giving a home to a rescue dog that is patiently waiting on a new home rather than ever considering purchasing a puppy from a market or horse fair. I would also advise all dog owners to have their pets neutered to prevent unwanted litters of puppies which often end up being abandoned or neglected.”

More than £20,000 worth of suspected counterfeit clothing was seized by Trading Standards officials carrying out checks at the Fair.

The suspected counterfeit ‘brands’ included; Paul Boutique, Polo Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture,VivienneWestwood,

Calvin Klein, Hello Kitty, Fred Perry, Superdry, Adidas and Nike.

Eddie Coventry, Head of Trading standards said: “We have seen an increase in the sale of counterfeit products at this event and it is clear from complaints made to us that the public and legitimate traders are concerned about this.”

The clothing was confiscated and officers seized around £4000 in cash from those suspected of selling the goods.

“We are pleased to have been able to work together with the Police and District Council to co-ordinate our work to tackle this problem and show that Gloucestershire will not be an easy target for people looking to gain from unfair and illegal trading,” Mr Coventry added.

Both Gloucestershire Constabulary and Cotswold District Council supported the operations carried out at the Fair.

Cllr David Fowles, Cabinet Member for the Environment at Cotswold District Council, said: “We are always keen to protect animal welfare, reduce negative aspects of the Fair and any illegal activity to help ensure that the event runs as smoothly as possible. “

Police officers were on hand to support both operations where appropriate, alongside the regular patrols they carry out at the event in order to reassure the public and ensure the Fair stays safe for all involved.

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Please secure your black refuse bin bags!

CDC moves towards improved service provision for military Cotswold District Council has been working with Gloucestershire County Council and other organisations to provide better services for military personnel in the district. Planned improvements include: a new bus service; better provision of youth activities; and better information about Council services and nearby facilities.

Since giving formal backing to a draft county-wide Armed Forces Community Covenant, Officers from Cotswold District Council have been working strenuously to help improve the services available to military personnel, especially those based at 29 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, South Cerney.

One of the biggest advances is the launch of a new Stagecoach bus service which links South Cerney with Swindon and Cirencester. The new route was introduced in mid-May for a trial period and it is already being well used. It will offer families much better access to health and education services as well as entertainment and shopping.

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youngsters, including plans to run at least two activities at South Cerney in the summer as part of its Summer off the Streets programme. The Council is already running a fun after-school Active Lifestyles programme on the base throughout the summer term, and district councillors will also be contributing some of their local youth activity funding to support future activities. There are also plans to try and refurbish a play area, provide some facilities for teenagers and offer a Play Ranger service.

CDC is keen to ensure that military families are better acquainted with the services they and other organisations offer, and will be planning a special ‘taster day’ at the South Cerney base which could lead to other initiatives to support their health and wellbeing. Specialist housing advice will be on offer to help injured soldiers returning from abroad and for those who are about to leave military life. Help and advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau will also be offered on a regular basis. Additionally, the Council is preparing fact sheets giving more information about the public facilities and services available in the Cirencester area - including play areas, parkland, and car parking - with the aim of encouraging families to come into the town and get involved in the Cirencester community.

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Cotswold District Council has asked residents to make sure they tie up black refuse bags before they are collected. Otherwise, emptying wheelie bins with bags used as liners can lead to potential health and safety concerns caused by spillages and the subsequent cleaning of the bin lifting equipment at the rear of the refuse vehicle.

CDC’s waste contactor, SITA UK, has reported that a number of residents are lining their wheelie bins with black refuse bags before they are collected. In many instances, they place black bags in grey refuse bins so that the tops of the bags overlap the rims; the contents can then often be spilt over bin lifting equipment at the rear of refuse vehicles and onto the highway. This creates unnecessary delays while the crew clear spillages and, owing to the dangers associated with the bin lifting equipment, vehicles must be completely disabled before any work is carried out. This in turn proves to be a hindrance to passing motorists and slows down collection rounds.

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Art & Antiques

Cox’s Architectural: p37

Architectural Planning Eastabrook Architects: p2

Attractions & Events Birdland: p25 Chedworth Roman Villa: p23 Corinium Museum: p24

Bathroom Installations Pump & Flush: p3

Builders & Contractors

C. Williams Building Maintenance: p36 Country Roofing & Building: p36 Heidi Renewables: p40 Just Carpentry & Locks: p33 Loft Company UK: p10 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2 Mustoe’s Building Contractors: p2 Oxford Woodworks: p11 Peer Traditional Limework: p6 Premier Tiling: p11 Prestige Plastering: p11 Prior Products: p11 Renu Track: p28 Stephen Hill: p12 Thistle Design & Build: p36 Thomas Contracting: p28 Three Piece Joinery: p2

Business Services Cotswold Storage: p33 Deercrest Solutions: p4

Children’s Services

ABC 123 Woodlands Nursery: p19 Barn Nursery: p19 Cotswold Tutor: p19 Express Presentations: p22 Stepping Stones Nursery: p18 Walkers Day Nursery: p5

Cleaning Services Big Blitz: p10 Casio Oven Clean: p7 Chem Dry: p10 Clean-n-Restore: p12

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Computers & Internet

Food & Drink

Solidify IT Ltd: p16

Education

ABC 123 Woodlands Nursery: p19 Barn Nursery: p19 Corinium Museum: p24 Cotswold Tutor: p19 Stepping Stones Nursery: p18 Walkers Day Nursery: p5 Youth Education Service: p18

Elderly Services

Hearing & Mobility Store: p32 The Langston Care Home: p32

Electrical Services

Alderminster Electrics: p11 Cotswold Aerials: p35 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2 P Wheeler Electrical: p12 Vision Repairs: p33

Entertainment

Birdland: p25 Carrick Travel: p5 Chedworth Roman Villa: p23 Corinium Museum: p24 Express Presentations: p22 Moreton Show: p20-21 Old Farm: p20

Environmental Services

Corylus Planning & Environmental Ltd: p26

Fashion & Clothing Chris’ Ladies Fashions: p17

Cotswold Wills: p4 T McVeigh Mortgages Ltd: p4

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November / December 2012

Distribution: w/c 5th & 12th Nov Copy: 11th October

Cotswold Conservatory Cleaners: p7 Kleenshine: p7 Maid In The Cotswolds: p7 Mary’s Laundry: p7 V & C Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: p7

Finance & Legal

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Chris Richardson Flooring Specialist: p1 Cotswold Carpets: p40 Cox’s Architectural: p37 Parsons Flooring: p13 Cacao Bean: p25 Dial House Hotel: p31 Frogmill Hotel: p9 Old Farm: p20 Redesdale Arms: p23 Wiltshire Farm Foods: p32

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Charles Wright Massage: p17 Lighter Life: p15

Hearing Aids

Hearing & Mobility Store: p32

Heating

Fosse Fires: p40 Heidi Renewables: p40

Hire

South Midland Fuels: p35

Express Presentations: p22 Fosseway Tool Hire: p29 Hickman Landscapes: p33 Stow Skips: p37

Furniture

Home & Interiors

Fuel Supplies

Armstrong Interiors: p13 Bayliss & Son: p26

Gardening & Hard Landscaping

Corylus Planning & Environmental Ltd: p26 Cotswold Estates & Gardens: p27 Eynsham Park Sawmill: p1 Fosseway Tool Hire: p29 Hickman Landscapes: p33 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2 Northleach Mower Services: p27 Renu Track: p28 RMH Services: p29 Sadie May Studios: p27 Stephen Hill: p12 Thomas Contracting: p28 Thomas Fox Landscaping: p29 Treetech: p28

Gifts

GH Fine Jewellery: p17 Scentimentle: p16

Hair & Beauty

Hair For You: p21 Nails By Leanne: p17 Vuolo Hair & Beauty: p15

Pets & Animals

Dial A Dog Wash: p22

Painters & Decorators JP Decorating: p11 Stephen Hill: p12

Property Maintenance

C. Williams Maintenance: p36 Just Carpentry & Locks: p33 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2 Peer Traditional Limework: p6 Stephen Hill: p12 Three Piece Joinery: p2

Property Lettings

Cotswold & Vale Lettings: p4

Recycling

Angela Hay Soft Furnishings: p17 Armstrong Interiors: p13 Bathstore: p13 Chris Richardson Flooring Specialist: p1 Dream Doors: p1 Fosse Fires: p40 Greyhound Stoves: p8 Loft Company UK: p10 Parsons Flooring: p13 Three Piece Joinery: p2

Joe Gilder: p37 Never Despair Recycling: p37

Jewellers

Carrick Travel: p5 CCH Motorhome & Caravan Repairs: p22 Stow Taxis: p23

GH Fine Jewellery: p17

Kitchen Design & Installation

Dream Doors: p1 Greyhound Stoves: p8 Thistle Design & Build: p36

Roofing

Country Roofing & Building: p36 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2

Sports & Leisure

Cotswold Cycles: p25 Cotswold Horse Riding: p20 Runnerbean: p15

Travel & Tourism

Tree Surgery

Bartlett Tree Experts: p26 Treetech: p28

Metal Fabrication

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Weddings

Bayliss & Son: p26

Little Compton Garages: p35 Never Despair Recycling: p37 Troopers Lodge Garage: p16

Oven Services

Casio Oven Clean: p7 Cookers & Co: p10

Sewing Tuition: p17 Frogmill Hotel: p9

Windows

MIke Honour Windows Ltd: p10 Milena Windows: p39 Montrose Property Maintenance: p2 Prior Products: p11 Three Piece Joinery: p2

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