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The Power of Clean

New Businesses and Services

Garden View: A Shady Space

Exhibition: Richard Kenton Webb The Joy of Sledding Online Learning for All Ages Local Events this Winter Corinium Museum News

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The World is Your Oyster

Roundabout Recycles

Cashless Parking on its Way The Cotswold Sky

Citizens Advice Bureau- News Cotswold Link Index

welcome to the January - February edition of Your Cotswoldlink In this issue we look at several aspects of this time of year, including an article about how to keep safe whilst sledding (p14), how to design your shady garden space (p22) and how to use your new telescope properly! (p28). This issue is also packed with seasonal events, so make sure you get out and about and enjoy as many of them as you can! I would like to wish you all a super Valentines Day. Best wishes,

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Top Travel Tips IN THIS ISSUE...

The World is Your Oyster If you’re looking for an escorted holiday that ticks all the boxes, look no further than Travelsphere.

They’ve been creating fantastic tours all over the globe for more than 50 years now and pride themselves on introducing travellers to not only the iconic sites of a country but also to lesser-known gems that they might not ordinarily get to see.

All this is done in the company of a team of knowledgeable Tour Managers and/or Local Guides who are there to ensure that everything runs smoothly, but who never get in the way.

There are plenty of excursions included in the price of a Travelsphere holiday, as well as many meals and of course, all the things you’d expect such as flights, overseas transfers and hotel accommodation.

With a list of destinations stretching across the four corners of the globe, choosing where to go might prove difficult! If you want to stay close to home try a European tour – Travelsphere’s Italy collection alone covers from top to toe of this beautiful country. But if you’ve a desire to journey further afield, well, the world is your oyster.

You can travel across the USA and Canada, stopping off in some of the most iconic cities of anywhere in the world and soaking up some truly jaw-dropping scenery. You can take a thrilling Kenyan safari, a spiritual journey through India or explore South America – from Peru to Rio. Maybe you yearn to immerse yourself in the world of the ancient Egyptians or traverse mighty rivers such as the Yangtze or the Mekong. Travelsphere offers all this and more – including a range of rail holidays and spectacular river and ocean cruises featuring itineraries that take you along the Danube, through Asia and in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Interest in sewing and crafts has been under going a resurgence due mainly to recent television programmes which have attracted the attention of a younger generation.

West End Sewing was established in Cheltenham in 1990. Four years ago they moved to their larger, brighter and more amenable premises at 11, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham where they run their very successful sewing workshops and sewing clubs: the workshops are for the owners of any type of sewing machine and their most popular is their over lock machine course; the sewing clubs are for owners of Bernina and Janone sewing machines.

Derek has the largest display of domestic sewing machines in the area with prices ranging from £99.00 upwards. He is very proud of the fact that he can match the internet price for price and that he can give his customers that extra special personal level of service that the internet cannot provide: “If any of our customers have any concerns, whether due to operational procedures with their machine, or practical help with their sewing skills, our friendly staff are always there to help and give advice”.

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Workshops for Women Exploring Self-Employment There are all kinds of enterprising things women do, ideas they have, and hobbies they enjoy that can potentially make money. “Cotswold Women in Business” is a successful community collaboration hosting workshops and courses to help women take their ideas seriously and decide if selfemployment and running a business is right for them.

Courses deliver both business skills and structured support thinking through the complex issues around balancing existing responsibilities (like being a parent) and running a business. The emphasis on this balance is what distinguishes the courses from other business support.

Women who have done the courses recommend them to their friends. This is the backbone of the popularity of Cotswold Women in Business. Recent participants include; Jay Haigh who started “Paperishly” selling a range of artwork including paper cutting and paper sculpture, Vanessa Willes launched “Mangle and Wringer” selling natural cleaning products, Debra Wyatt launched an interior design business and Julia Medhurst launched a reflexology business. Julia said: “ The course was empowering and very supportive without letting me avoid the difficult and challenging bits. It helped me out of my comfort zones to really develop my ideas and identify what’s next”.

So if you (or someone you know) have a business idea, aren’t sure if you have the right skills and wonder how it can fit with your life and numerous commitments, help is at hand!

Participants in the one-day workshop

Upcoming workshops and courses include: ● Tuesday 21st January 2014

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One-Day Taster Session

to put a toe in the water and find out more 9.30am – 2.30pm Cost: £12.50 one-day workshop £99 Comprehensive 8 week course

Free places are available to eligible participants.

Just call and ask about one.

In the company of like-minded women, participants have fun and explore topics that include: Would self-employment suit me? skills and qualities I’d need ● Work-Life Balance ●

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READY FOR A

FRESH NEW LOOK ON LIFE IN 2014!

January is here! A lot of us may be overwhelmed with feelings of post-festive blues and feeling lethargic and demotivated after the excesses of the season or maybe you feel full of positive energy and anticipation about what the new year will bring.

New Year’s Resolutions reflect one of the most popular attempts at making positive changes to one’s life. Very often the process results in a long wish list of unrealistic promises to yourself. You may start off very well for the first couple of weeks but then slip back into old habits and routines. Einstein famously said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Try something different, break your old habits of behaviour and start living your life how you want to live it! Life Coaching can help.

Life Coaches are personal guides who help people became their best, most authentic selves. Good coaches help their clients identify and accomplish their most Also SA important dreams and goals. They also R Coachin Life help them clarify and pursue their g will be launc most important priorities, warding Well Be hing Coachin ing and Life off procrastination, distraction and g Retre at Days avoidance so they can get more in 2014 p lease co , satisfaction from the experience of nta for more ct me daily living. Having a life coach can info! turbocharge your goals process!

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Concierge Medical Practice

pioneers a private Out of Hours doctor service for the North Cotswolds In December 2013, Gloucestershire-based Concierge Medical Practice launches a bespoke, private, Out of Hours medical service for the North Cotswolds.

The new service, offered by doctors Karl Braine and Simon Gillson, is unique. It reflects how more and more UK patients are turning to private GPs because of pressures on the NHS and for convenience. Concierge medicine differs, in that it provides enhanced healthcare for fixed monthly costs.

Concierge Medical Practice is for people who prefer the security and “peace of mind” of access to a skilled, experienced, locally-based Out of Hours GP. This may be due to their medical history or because their circumstances make it hard to visit conventional NHS GPs. The new service offers three membership tiers (In Health, Independence and Individual). These provide overnight and weekend telephone advice and home visit cover for individuals, couples, families and organisations. However, if these tiers don’t meet clients’ specific needs, the doctors can use their expertise to design and implement a bespoke medical package.

Announcing the launch, Dr Karl Braine said: “This is a new concept in the UK, but one that’s well-established elsewhere.

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As concierge physicians, we choose to care for significantly fewer patients than traditional doctors, hence we can preserve the quality of our service. Clients are entitled to direct telephone access to our doctors and as many home visits and medications as are needed, for the outlay of a modest monthly fee. We’re looking forward to bringing concierge medicine’s benefits to the North Cotswolds. Please call us in confidence or visit our website at www.conciergemedical.co.uk for more information.”

Concierge Medical Practice is run by Dr Karl Braine and Dr Simon Gillson. They have widely different backgrounds but share huge experience in the field of unscheduled primary care.

The duo have worked in the out-of-hours visiting service since 2004 and made approximately 20,000 home visits. Both are on the Gloucestershire Medical Performers list and undertake appraisal and revalidation as required by law. They are also subject to enhanced CRB checks.

As well as being experienced out-of-hours GPs, the doctors bring a wide range of interests ranging from historic rallying and garden design to independent travel, National Hunt racing and mountaineeringexpedition medical duties, the pair defy many of the popular stereotypes of the “typical GP” – it all helps when building relationships with their patients.

The majority of existing GP out-of-hours services don’t deal with urgent medical problems, aren’t available at night and won’t make home visits. Patients typically pay for each individual consultation, medication and document provided.

Concierge medicine is different. It’s a personalised relationship between doctor

and patient that ensures enhanced care, in any specified field of healthcare, for a modest monthly or annual fee. The concept originated in the USA in the mid 1990s although it hasn’t, until now, extended to the UK. The term “boutique medicine” has also been applied to this system of healthcare provision.

Concierge Medical Practice covers the North Cotswolds around Broadway, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford.

For more information: Concierge Medical Practice Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 8387668) Registered at Lynley House, Moreton Paddox, Warwick CV35 9BU Tel 01451 600 900 Email: info@conciergemedical.co.uk

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Fine Dining ■ MULTI

AWARD WINNING INTERNATIONAL CHEF ■ RUNNER UP SPICE CHEF 2012/13 ■ AWARD WINNING CHEF 2009 ■ HONOURED AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ■ GORDON RAMSEY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR ■ ITV 1’s BRITAINS BEST DISHES NOMINATED CHEF OF THE YEAR ■ FEATURED ON BRITAINS BEST DISHES

& Contemporary Cuisine Bangladesh |India |South East Asia Dine Bangla provides a cutting edge of fine dining and contemporary cuisine, unmatched amongst others in the Cotswolds. We strive to be stylish, modern and contemporary but with a traditional ethic which aims to focus on intensifying the experience of Bangladeshi fine dining whilst remaining affordable and most importantly enjoyable!

Our menu is wonderfully crafted fusion and contemporary dishes from the Heart of Bengal, prepared in a distinctive style, presented in a grand style.

The varied menu ranges from the vibrant taste of Jaipur to the authentic roots of the Bay of Bengal.

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A very extensive menu wide range of mouth watering old school favourites (usually suspects) alongside a carefully selection of our master chef specialities in a good selection of fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes guaranteeing a great culinary experience for all tastes, beautifully prepared and remaining true to the roots of regional cuisine of Bangladesh Indian Pakistan and sub continent.

We use local products where available and our meals are prepared to order using the finest ingredients. We also take extra care when preparing meals and under excellent hygiene conditions.

Our cheerful and friendly staff have a philosophy that the guest does us honour when they visit us.

The management is dedicated to ensure you enjoy and experience the fine dining and we hope to see you again.

Regular Special Events

A 3 Course Set Meal with Live Entertainment Please enquire

Look forward to seeing you soon! Come and enjoy the experience!

Thank you, Dine Bangla

Treat your loved one to a romantic Valentines dinner.

Why not join us at Dine Bangla!

Relax and enjoy the intimate, bright, stylish, contemporary surroundings whilst experiencing fine dining in high quality & beautifully presented.

Roses & Chocolates

Valentines Special Menu Available

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Normal À la Carte Menu Normal Prices

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Bookings Now Being Taken (Book in advance to avoid disappointment)

01608 661 920 January Dining Offer

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Wednesday Night Banquet

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THE PURE VISION OF RICHARD KENTON WEBB

Celia Lendis Galleries, High St, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds, UK GL56 0AF. TEL +44 (0) 1608 650 852 gallery@celialendis.com

a new solo exhibition at Celia Lendis Galleries COLOUR FORMS

by Richard Kenton Webb Exhibition runs

Sat 1 February to Wed 5 March 2014 Celia Lendis Galleries, High St, Moreton-in-Marsh

“To stand before one of Richard’s large canvases is a special thing….

The colour literally moves forward off the canvas to embrace you and immerse the world within itself.

Dissolving in colour, it is a small step to feeling transported into another physical reality: a transcendental experience.”

Richard Kenton Webb follows in the tradition of English Romantic landscape painters but it is difficult, at first, to see this. His large semi-figurative paintings are drenched in intense and pure colour. Their lyrical and rhythmic forms (often reminiscent of concept drawings for machines that speak more of human frailty than mechanical precision), seem to reference 1950s Modernism rather than the spiritual landscapes of 19th Century British painters.

However, in the same way that those painters validated strong emotion and intuition as an authentic and desirable source of aesthetic experience, so Richard takes his starting point as his personal response to a particular landscape and moment in time. He opens himself up to the experience of place and his multi-sensory awareness of himself within or as part of his surroundings.

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This private immersion allows for an input of thoughts and emotions that the artist pursues, almost obsessively, using a language of colour and form to create paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings that induce a kind of transformational aesthetic experience in the viewer.

The emotional power of colour; the language and ‘grammar’ of colour – where different hues possess an almost instinctive meaning and impact on us – is of deep and enduring interest to Richard Kenton Webb and is a fundamental that runs through his work. To explore and harness the power of colour in this way, Richard sources and mixes his own pigments from around the world – seeking the purest, most intense pigments he can find, many of which are rarely used by artists these days.

The forms emerge from loose, rambling drawings that trace his thoughts and appear like blueprints for strange machines and inventions whose functions are unclear and which may or may not

work in the real world. They seem to suggest the artist’s grappling with a need to build, to create, to render objects and to narrate and communicate in a way that the muteness of abstraction cannot achieve.

This solo exhibition highlights the depth, breadth and commitment of Richard Kenton Webb’s artistic practice and proves his longterm value and importance as a serious artist involved in a lifelong project of important aesthetic worth.

Richard has lived and painted in an old coach house near Cirencester for the past 25 years. He is an artist and also a teacher: a Senior Lecturer in Drawing and Applied Arts at the University of West England and in the past taught at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Prince of Wales Drawing School in London. He has been awarded several international Artists in Residences to Italy and Paris, including The Boise Travelling Scholarship to Rome. With two prestigious stained glass window commissions in the Gloucestershire churches of Eastington and Leckhampton and ten solo exhibitions, Richard’s work can be seen in many public and private collections both in the UK and overseas in Germany, Italy and the USA.

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Exceptional Fine Dining Returns

TO THE DIAL HOUSE HOTEL, BOURTON ON THE WATER After a short period of absence the Dial House Hotel has re-opened its fine dining doors and is once again offering ‘classy, clever and creative’ food according to a recent review.

This is special occasion dining and makes no apologies for it with friendly and professional service carried out under the watchful eye of hotel manager Ali Elharoun.

As you settle in to the sofa in front of a blazing log fire and enjoy your complimentary canapés, take time to mull over the classic French menu with a contemporary twist. The intimate dining room awaits with its flickering candles, gleaming glassware and polished cutlery that sparkle against the jet black (yes black) tablecloths. All overlooking the beautiful village of Bourton on the Water and its fast flowing river.

This is exceptional food with looks to match and you may want to take a picture before diving into the Loch Duart salmon or tender poached rabbit. Choose from the traditional 3 course a la carte menu or let Head Chef Paul Nicholson show off and surprise you with his 8 course tasting menu.

With a wine list that complements the French food and an atmosphere that makes this an experience rather than just another meal out, the Dial House Hotel restaurant should be on your speed dial next time you want take a loved one out for dinner or celebrate with friends.

Open Wednesday – Saturday evenings.

Call 01451 822 244 to reserve your table.

The Dial House Hotel and Restaurant, High Street, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AN

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On Line Learni

❆ ❆ of Sledding ❄ The Joy

What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love the sensation of sledding? Speeding down a snowy hill is the best fun ever.

It can also be dangerous, which of course is half the fun.

Every time it snows, sledding injuries flood the country’s A&E departments and more than half of them are head injuries, most not serious, but some deadly.

To sled in safety, follow these rules:

Choose the right hill

The best are not too steep and have a long flat area at the bottom to allow for a gentle stop. Avoid those which end at a road or a car park, but also those which end at a line of trees, a pond or a wall!

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Choose the right sled

Old fashioned sleds with wooden seats and tall blades look wonderful, but on the soft sort of snow we tend to get in the UK, their sheer weight can cause them to sink or run too slowly. Conversely, on compacted snow or ice, the thin blades travel so quickly it’s easy to lose control. Plastic sleds with a braking system work well on softer snow, but can crack on compacted snow or ice, especially if they hit a stone.

Metal tray-style sleds work well on all surfaces and are very robust, but can get up considerable speed, so may not be suitable for very young children.

Wear sensible winter clothing

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Hats, gloves, snow pants, winter jacket, snow boots, anything that is waterproof and warm. Cycle helmets can be useful head protectors in case of a tumble.

Have fun, stay warm, stay safe.

FOR ALL AGES

During an Open Day some years ago in the early days of the internet, I was screening a live broadcast by NASA presenting the first live pictures from Mars. A parent questioned me regarding the cost of purchasing complex equipment such as computers and projectors. I tried to explain how the internet worked to the benefit of students and teachers, his reply was quite simple “When I need to know anything I go to the public library”. My! How times have changed, we no longer have to explain the suitability of the Internet to parents, but how to control their children on its appropriate uses.

The Internet has expanded to such an extent that it is possible to obtain information on any topic that one could think of, ok some of it not so good.

Today there are thousands of students; young and old; throughout the country who are taking advantage of the Internet via distant learning degree courses with Universities, the most obvious one being via The Open University. Regrettably these courses do not come cheap but a person who obtains such a degree is well respected by industry in that they have shown to a potential employer that they have the enthusiasm and self-discipline to pull them through such a rigorous experience.

However; not all formal learning is directed towards degree courses, many adults and young people feel that they are not up to reading for a degree but still want to advance their career. For them there are courses available on the internet such as those provided by Vision2Learn which give free on line courses in association with further education colleges. For further information go to:

http://www.vision2learn.net/channels/index.aspx

Other useful Web Sites:

http://www.theguardian.com/education/online-learning

Local Library Information Moreton-in-Marsh Library

Bourton-on-the-Water Library

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Library. PCs with internet access. Bookstart & Bookstart Bear Club. Housebound Library Service. Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh.

Stow-on-the-Wold Library

Library. Apply for a bus pass (if you don’t have a computer). Baby Bounce and Rhyme.

Bookstart & Bookstart Bear Club. Library Club.

Local & Family History Centre. PCs with internet access (Book time on a computer).

St Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold. Tel: 01451 830352

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Cheltenham Library (Adult)

Library with internet access. Reference library.

Clarence Street, Cheltenham.

Tel: 01242 532686

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Library. Bookstart & Bookstart Bear Club.

Housebound Library Service. 2 PCs with internet access. Youth Centre, Bourton-on-the-Water. Tel: 01451 820 964

Chipping Campden Library

Apply for a bus pass (if you don’t have a computer) Baby Bounce and Rhyme.

Bookstart & Bookstart Bear Club.

Computer Buddies. Internet café. Local and family history library. PCs with internet access (Book time on a computer). Story time.

Wi-Fi internet connection with Library membership card in main library building only. Young people’s lounge area. Story time.

High Street, Chipping Campden.

Tel: 01386 840692

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ing The Thirst for Knowledge Many people will tell you that they are interested in a particular topic or hobby but do not wish to extend their knowledge through formal study, in other words they wish to learn specific parts of a subject that interests them for example Astronomy without the Mathematics. Never before have we been in such a position to obtain such a variety of information literally at our fingertips.

For example the Open University offers over 650 free courses under the title “OpenLearn” in which you can learn at your own pace. For more information go to:

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/about-openlearn/try For all the criticism that the BBC receives, we must be aware that the BBC is more than a provider of TV and Radio programmes. The BBC also provides a range of courses that you can study at your own pace. These include a variety of subjects including English, Gardening, History, Information Technology, Languages, Maths and Science. For more information go to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/onlinecourses/ I have not even scratched the surface of using the Internet as a learning tool.

The objective of this article is to instil a little enthusiasm for the readers to broaden their knowledge on any topic that they may choose.

For Children:

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BOURTON POOL GETS READY TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE AS ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE SAINSBURY’S SPORT RELIEF SWIMATHON Swimmers in Bourton on the Water will take the plunge at Bourton Leisure Centre on 21st and 22nd March 2014 as they take on the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon.

From Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd March 2014, The Swimathon will take place in over 600 pools across the UK including the Aquatics Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the very first time.

The Swimathon is the UK’s biggest fundraising swimming event with thousands of people jumping into pools around the country. You can choose from 1.5k, 2.5k or 5k individual distances. For those who prefer a team challenge, you could also form a relay squad to tackle the 1.5k and 5k distances with your water-loving friends and lap up the glory. Alternatively, if you are unable to take part in one of the 600 Swimathon pools, try SimplySwim, which lets you choose your distance and complete your challenge at any pool.

To really make your swimming challenge count, don’t forget to get sponsored.

The money you raise will go to Sport Relief to help people living incredibly tough lives both here in the UK and around the world.

Jo Whitfield added: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon is a fantastic way to bring our community together, while providing ample opportunity to get fit and healthy in the pool. Cotswold residents can take the plunge themselves, along with family and friends to complete a swimming challenge of their choice, be it 200m or 5k, all while raising funds for those in need.”

To help guide swimmers while training for their chosen distance, Olympic gold medallist and Swimathon President, Duncan Goodhew MBE, is on hand to offer his expert advice and encouragement to swimmers of all levels. 2012 Paralympian and four time Paralympic gold medallist, Ellie Simmonds, is also backing the event and encouraging the nation to take a dip.

Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds OBE commented: “I’m really keen on making swimming accessible for everyone and there is a challenge to suit all levels of expertise at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon. I’d encourage people to take the plunge and make every length count by being sponsored to take on a challenge and do their bit for Sport Relief!”

Duncan Goodhew commented: “Swimmers of all ages and abilities can take on a challenge in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon. Whether it’s a length of their local swimming pool or the Team 5k – every length counts.

With 600 pools taking part this year, there is even more opportunity to train early for your challenge, while raising much needed cash for Sport Relief.”

Out & About 11 – 26 January 2014

January Pop Up exhibition West Ox Arts, Market Square, Bampton Gallery Open Tue-Sat 10.30am to 4.30pm and Sundays 2-4pm.

Featuring New Members Work. West Ox arts present its January Pop up Exhibition featuring the work of new members who have joined us within the last 12-18 months. A selection of media will be on show from photography to fine pencil work, abstract art to textiles.

Come along and brighten up the dull days of January and see the new and exciting work of Ursula Andrejczuk, Julia Craig, Derek Gale, John Grout, Steve Legge, Jane Sherwood and Frances Williams Free admission and adjacent car parking. Disabled access.

Tel: 01993 850137 ..............................................................................................................................

1 & 2 February

- wwT slimbridge Festival of Birds 2014 WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre: 9.30am – 5pm Celebrate birdwatching at this special festival.

Visit the hides to see Slimbridge’s wild reserve at its busiest time of year. Hear a range of conservation talks from experts and take part in a range of workshops and activities over the weekend. Make sure you also drop in on the special commentated wild bird feed in the Peng Observatory to see thousands of birds including the enchanting Bewick’s swans. There will be many more attractions as well. Please note there may be a charge for some of the talks or workshops, further details nearer the time. Tickets/Admission: Included with normal admission and free to members.

Tel: 01453 891900

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5th February

• Cooking demonstration & tasting by our Cotswolds Chef – rob rees, in our Cotswolds Lion Café.

Old Prison, Northleach: 7:30 – 9pm This will be, “An hour of light-hearted fun about the importance of food with some gorgeous tastes of the Cotswolds.”

Cost = £12 per person, pre-bookable on 01451 862000.

Ticket deadline: buy/reserve your tickets by Friday, 31st January.

Visit: www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk

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8 to 10 February • Cheltenham Folk Festival Cheltenham Folk Festival comes of age in this, its 18th year - who would have thought it back in 1997? As usual, we have brought together some of the best acts of the Folk World! It’s a festival not to be missed!

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17 February - Mosaic Pot Collage – Family drop-in Corinium Museum: 10:30 - 11:30am Mosaic Pot Collage – Family Drop-in Monday 17th February, 10.30 – 11.30am. Join the museum team to learn about the amazing mosaics on display and make your own mosaic pot collage to take home. Cost: £1 per child or free to season ticket holders. Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admission will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session. Tel: 01285 655611 ..............................................................................................................................

22 February – 2 March - snowdrop week: 10am to 5pm Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre Our snowdrops should be at their absolute peak of floral gorgeousness - a welcome harbinger of warmer days to come. Wander through drifts of aconites and snowdrops and spoil yourself with lunch or afternoon tea in the Garden Terrace Cafe and a spot of retail therapy - the perfect way to warm up again. If you’re planning to make a special visit to Batsford to see our snowdrops, please call us first on 01386 701441 to check how any unpredictable weather may have affected their flowering progress. ..............................................................................................................................

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wwI exhibition Blenheim Palace, Woodstock A fascinating and interactive WWI exhibition ‘A Great Estate at War – Land, Sea and Air’ exploring the stories behind the family members and workers on the Blenheim Estate. The exhibition will be held in the recently renovated Gallery Room in the Stables Courtyard. Tel: 08008 496500

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The Power of Clean

The first fitted carpet my parents ever owned was medium brown in colour with a deep, textured pile, and it hid a multitude of sins.

Grit and dirt from my dad’s work boots, food spills from us kids and the occasional accident by the pet dog were all cleverly concealed.

During the 20 years or so it was down it never once required professional cleaning – or so we thought!

Years later when I owned a carpet cleaning business, I learned about the dangers lurking beneath a carpet’s surface and discovered that far from being the creature comfort we thought it was, our deeply piled, deeply loved first carpet was something of a death trap (well, almost!).

The majority of households in the UK only call in the professionals in response to some kind of incident – they’re having visitors so need to spruce things up a bit, or they’ve had a party and one of their guests has spilled red wine. Post-Christmas you may even find yourself in one of these categories! But sit comfortably whilst I share a few shocking facts that may keep you awake at night, and prompt you into incorporating regular carpet cleaning into your plans and budget!

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FACT ONE An average-sized

living room carpet can hold its own weight in trapped soil – around 150 lbs.

FACT TWO About 85% of the dirt a carpet holds is hidden under the surface, buried deep in the pile.

FACT THREE This hidden

dirt wears away at the carpet fibres and reduces the carpet’s life dramatically.

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FACT FOUR

There are a number of effective cleaning methods around, including steam, shampoo and chemical, but the most important consideration is whether the technician doing the work is properly trained and qualified. When booking your clean, check about credentials, insurance, what the clean includes (will they move and replace furniture for example?) and ask to see customer testimonials.

A dirty carpet can harbour harmful mites and bacteria that can trigger asthma and cause allergic reactions.

FACT FIVE The best way to remove deeply embedded dirt and the bacteria that lives in it is to have your carpets professionally cleaned.

FACT SIX Research suggests that you should have your carpets cleaned every 12-18 months to remove unhealthy elements.

By having your carpets cleaned regularly, you will not only help to increase their life expectancy (a welcome prospect in these days of austerity) but you will also be helping to improve the quality of your own life, especially if you are one of the nation’s army of asthma or allergy sufferers. For more information visit the National Carpet Cleaners Association website at www.ncca.co.uk.

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GARDEN VIEW

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Shady Space Light levels during January are low and the days are short, but now the winter solstice has passed, days are slowly lengthening. There are however, areas of the garden which never receive much sunlight, and these shady spaces are often the conversation starter when I speak to gardeners.

A south facing garden is on the priority list of most house hunters, but in reality there must be around the same number of houses built on the dark side of the road! If you’re lucky enough to have a front and back garden, then you should have somewhere to grow the sun lovers, but it’s often a rear shady garden which causes most frustration. So what’s my answer? Embrace the shade!

Shady spaces can be much more atmospheric than those open to full sun, they have a great earthy smell and can support a diverse range of plants and mosses. My suggestion is to layer the planting, so that it looks like the creation of shade is intentional. I would probably go as far as to erect a structure, such as a pergola or shade sail over the top, creating a cosy outdoor room, and use lighting to visually warm the space at night.

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Your layering process begins with the boundaries. The first stage is to paint them black, and before you scream ‘BLACK?!’ out loud, hear me out. Painting the boundaries black will help them to fade into the background once plants mature. The second stage is to clothe the fences and walls with climbers. Although hated by some, Ivy is perfect for this, but other things to try are shade-tolerant Honeysuckles or wall shrubs such as Hydrangea petiolaris and Garrya elliptica. For additional flower colour, why not cram in a couple of Clematis?

So there you have it, a shady oasis, and as with most things in life, if you fully embrace it, a north facing shady garden can be magical.

Until next time,

Happy gardening!

Introduce height with a small tree such as Amelanchier ‘Robin Hill’ or the evergreen Trachycarpus fortunei. Clump forming bamboo makes a great vertical accent, as does the banana Musa basjoo. Next in our ‘shade lasagne’ are the shrubs such as the purple leaved Acers, Viburnum tinus, Box (which can be clipped into shapes to add formality) and Sarcococca. Smaller perennials such as Astilbe, Aconitum and Hellebores provide colour and finally ferns such as the evergreen Asplenium scholopendrium supply wonderful glossy ground cover.

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oundabout is an Evesham based charity serving most of Worcestershire and parts of Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. We recycle and re-use mainly household furniture and effects by receiving donated items from the public and businesses to distribute to those in need. Members of the public are welcome to visit our warehouse to purchase furniture etc. and the income from these sales enables the charity to fund its philanthropic work.

The objectives of the Charity are to provide disadvantaged members of the community with affordable furniture whilst at the same time reducing the quantity of useful furniture and other items that would normally be placed in landfill.

In recent years the Charity has been very successful in preventing at least 600 tonnes of furniture from entering the waste stream and at the same time providing 450 tonnes of useful furniture to more than 13,000 families and individuals. When comparing the value of the furniture provided in this way with the equivalent new furniture at High Street prices,a very conservative figure of approaching £3,000,000 has been achieved.

We have around 50 volunteers at any one time and most of them have been with us for many years. A relaxed atmosphere, in the workplace is encouraged and this has resulted in volunteers of

mixed abilities and skills joining.

They include retired personnel and those recovering from illnesses and wanting to take their first steps towards work. Others have long term illnesses or learning difficulties or are currently unable to find employment. We also provide opportunities for Young Offenders to complete their hours of service to the community.

The demands upon the services of Roundabout continue to grow. You can help us to meet this demand by donating surplus furniture which is in good re-useable condition as well as curtains, bedding, bric-abrac and books. We are able to collect donations if required. If you are able to gift aid your donations, so much the better. Please call our office on 01386 833030 for further information. We are open from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday. You can also contact us by accessing our website: www.roundaboutevesham.org.uk

Roundabout, 7A Blackminster Business Park, Blackminster, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7RE Tel: 01386 833030

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Get switched on!

Are you in the dark about low-energy light bulbs?

Cashless car parking coming to the Cotswolds!

With effect from Friday 15 November last year, residents across the Cotswolds have been able to pay for parking by phone using their debit and credit cards at car parks owned by Cotswold District Council. Season ticket holders are requested to renew their payments using a cashless payment method.

All the car parks now display details about the new scheme, enabling motorists to opt for cashless payments via phones as an alternative to using the coin-operated machines provided at each location. This option is also available at the Chipping Car park Tetbury, which is managed but not owned by the Council.

The telephone payment method carries a 10p surcharge.

Once users have registered for the service, details of the vehicle registration and parking time purchased is entered on a database so that Civil Enforcement Officers can check that vehicles have paid for their parking.

Although the system is paperless, users are able to obtain a receipt online if they require one. This system provides far greater flexibility as motorists are able to pay for an extension to their stay in the car park via their mobile phones without having to return to their vehicle.

Season ticket holders will be notified about the new cashless payment arrangements when the time comes to renew their permits. There will no longer be a £15 administrative charge to make changes, such as vehicle registration

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details on permits, as customers are able to do this themselves free online with immediate effect – if they do need assistance, they can telephone the Council on 01285 623000.

Although the new ‘virtual permit’ system only allows for one car to be registered at a time (unlike the existing system which allows a default of two vehicle registration numbers per permit) users switching registrations will no longer be limited to one alternative number.

Commenting on the changes, Cllr Barry Gibbs, the Cotswold District Council Cabinet Member for Parking, said: “Residents have been requesting cashless parking for some time and we are always keen to make parking as flexible as possible. As a result, we are delighted to offer this alternative method of paying for the service. The system we have chosen is already used extensively across the UK so we are anticipating a very smooth introduction.

“We will be contacting season ticket holders about the switch to virtual permits and we don’t anticipate any major problems. We will offer a telephone service to users who wish to renew and do not want to use the Internet, and every customer will be able to obtain a receipt.”

See the Cotswold District Council website www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/environment/parking-and-public-toilets/carparks/ for details about locations and tariffs of car parks across the district.

Traditional light bulbs have now been phased out across Europe, and we are gradually getting used to the low-energy alternatives. But with a whole new set of names, numbers and jargon to get used to, it can be difficult to know if you’re buying the right thing.

There are three main types of low-energy bulbs available – compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), halogens and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

CFLs use only a fifth of the electricity that an old incandescent bulb would, because they don’t generate as much heat. This also means that they are kinder to your light fittings. Replacing one bulb in your house can save you £7 a year, so the savings can really add up! They also last a lot longer. One disadvantage of CFLs is that they can take a little while to reach their full brightness, unlike halogens and LEDs which come on straight away. Some CFLs don’t work well at low temperatures, so are not suitable for unheated rooms or garages.

LED bulbs are even more efficient than CFLs and can save you nearly £7.50 per bulb per year.

They usually cost more to buy, but can last up to 30 years!

Halogen bulbs use a similar amount of energy as incandescent bulbs, and so are more expensive to run than CFLs and LEDs. They also have a much shorter lifespan.

LEDs and halogen bulbs can be disposed of with your normal waste, but you will need to take CFLs to a recycling point or tip as they contain a small amount of mercury.

A wide range of bulb fittings is now available – particularly in CFLs – and you should be able to find one to fit all your existing lighting, including ceiling spotlights and chandelier fittings.

Most can also be used with dimmer switches.

Remember to check that the shape and size of the new bulb is suitable.

To choose the correct wattage, you simply need to divide by five – so if a lamp used to take an old 60W bulb, you will now need a bulb of around 12W. You will also need to consider the lumen (lm) value to find out how bright the bulb is.

The brightness of an old 60W bulb is roughly equivalent to 700–900lm and a 100W bulb equates to 1300lm.

Finally, look at the colour temperature of the bulb to decide on the type of light you require.

This is measured in Kelvin (K). A low value (2700K) means the light is warmer (often labelled as ‘warm white’), whereas a higher value (3500K+) will give you a colder white effect.

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The Cotswold Sky How To Use Your new Telescope No doubt many parents invested in a new telescope for their children at Christmas and found themselves in the frustrating situation of it not being as easy to operate as they first imagined. Well do not panic, this is not an unusual position for a first time user to be in.

If you have had difficulties the following may help but first remember that under no conditions should you observe the Sun, it can do permanent damage to the eyes.

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C � alibrate your finder by aligning the telescope on a distant object and adjusting the cross hairs of the finder so that they are centralised on the same object.

S � tart by using the eyepiece with the lowest magnification this will guarantee that you have a wider field of view that will make it easier to locate your object.

P � lace your eyepieces in a set order and practice changing them. This will ensure that you will have little difficulty of doing the same when observing in total darkness.

At night ● ● ● ● ● ●

A � llow your eyes to become dark-adapted before trying to observe faint deep-sky objects.

D � o not use a torch unless it has a red filter.

I� nitially select an easy object such as the Moon or a bright planet.

K � eep the magnification as small as possible for a clear focussed image.

Too much magnification can give a blurred image.

D � o not forget that the Earth is rotating and so you will need to continually adjust for the apparent movement of the sky.

B � ear in mind that your telescope will not give you the wonderful images like those printed in magazines, but it is probably more powerful than that which William Herschel used to discover Uranus, so be patient and enjoy the experience.

Further Assistance:

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January 3rd – The Quadrantid Meteor shower peaks at 7pm look East towards the horizon.

January 4th – This will take some believing but the Earth is at Perihelion, that is, it reaches its CLOSEST place in its orbit around the Sun. During January Jupiter can be viewed clearly rising in the East each evening; it appears like a very bright star. Its four Moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto can be viewed even with binoculars.

Note how the Moons change position as the days go by as they orbit the planet.

January 5th – Jupiter reaches its highest point at midnight.

January 7th, 8th, 9th Stargazing Live returns for its annual program hosted by Professor Brian Cox and

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Dara O Briain. An absolute must for all adults and children wanting to learn about Astronomy.

January 15th at 7pm above the Moon is Jupiter they stay together throughout the night.

January 25th for the early risers look south and observe Saturn to the left of the crescent Moon.

February 7th When the Moon is due South, it is just below Pleiades (the Seven Sisters) star cluster, with Jupiter further to the left.

Looking south 19.00hours February 7th February 19th 00.30hours, the gibbous Moon is in the South East with Mars to the left of it.

February 26th 05.45hours in the South East the lovely sight of a crescent Moon next to a very bright Venus | John Harris

The CAB, a local charity, helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. Advisers look at a client’s situation holistically and use an extensive information system to explain legal rights and responsibilities. The most common enquiries are about money, housing, employment, family and welfare benefit problems.

We need volunteers who are friendly and approachable, have basic computing skills, want to support people to resolve their problems

and have time to volunteer 8 hours a week.

Specific qualifications and experience are not required to take on the role.

Linda, a volunteer adviser, finds advising very rewarding.

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I am always learning and helping people in so many different ways. I really enjoy being part of a supportive team and contributing to the community.

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The CAB provides comprehensive training and support. Our next course will start in Cirencester in mid January.

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Art & Antiques

Jonny Williamson: front cover

Furniture

Architectural Planning

Armstrong Interiors: p7 Bayliss & Son: p6 Phil Dadge: p2

Attractions & Events

Gardening & Landscaping

Eastabrook Architects: p2 Swimathon: p16

Builders & Contractors

A P Habbitts Construction: p29 Country Roofing & Building: p29 Montrose Property Maintenance: p3 N & D Construction: p29 Oxford Woodworks: p23 Prior Products: p3 Renu Track: p24 Stephen Hill: p7 Thomas Contracting: p25

Bartlett Tree Experts: p25 Cotswold Garden Consultancy: p23 Darren The Handy Man: p29 Dowdeswell Forestry: p23 H & H Groundworks: p23 Montrose Property Maintenance: p3 RMH Services: p23 Thomas Contracting: p25 Thomas Fox Landscaping: p23

Healthcare & Wellbeing Charles Wright Massage: p9 Cotswold Confidence: p5 Cotswold Dating: p9 Discover Osteopathy: p5 Laser Light: p5 Lighter Life: p9 Pilates 4 U: p5 Runnerbean: p2 SOMA Wellbeing: p5

Hearing Aids

Hearing & Mobility Store: p27

Electrical Services

Cotswold Logs: front cover Fosse Fires: p3

Alderminster Electrics: p3 Cotswold Aerials: p26 Vision Repairs: p7

Heating Hire

Environmental Services William Gilder Ltd: p29

Cirencester Self Storage: p2 Cotswold Storage: p7 Fosseway Tool Hire: p25 Cotswold Tool & Plant Hire: p21

Flooring

Holidays

Cotswold Carpets: p20 GNC Contract Services: p20 Parsons Flooring: p21

Food & Drink

Dial House Hotel: p13 & 19 Dine Bangla: p11 Dormy House Hotel: back cover Frogmill: p19 Vine Leaf: p17 Wiltshire Farm Foods: p27

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Cotswold Cars: p4 J S Motor Services: p6 Troopers Lodge Garage: p27

Oven Services

Casio Oven Clean: p21 Cookers & Co: p29

Pets & Animals

Costell Painting & Decorating: p29

Elderly Services

Hearing & Mobility Store: p27

Motoring

Painters & Decorators

Cleaning Services

Corinium Museum: p18 Cotswold Tutor: p15 St. Andrews School: p13 Stepping Stones Nursery: p15 Youth Education Service: p15

Property Maintenance

Darren The Handy Man: p29 GNC Contract Services: p20 Just Carpentry & Locks: p7 Montrose Property Maintenance: p3 Stephen Hill: p7

Recycling

Joe Gilder: p29

Sewing

West End Sewing Centre: p6

Sports & Leisure

Cotswold Health & Fitness: p9 Runnerbean: p2

Sound & Vision

Cotswold Aerials: p26 Vision Repairs: p7

Travel & Tourism Carrick Travel: p5 Stow Taxis: p17

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Across 1 Fragrant flower / girl’s name (7) 5 Sound reflection (4) 8 Structure (5) 9 Yanking (7) 11 Large book (4) 12 Two-yearly (8) 15 Political organisation (5) 16 Tiny biting insect (5) 19 Unit of computer memory (8) 21 Covetousness (4) 23 Once daily (7) 25 String of closely spaced islands (5) 26 Exude (4) 27 Whereabouts (7)

Down 2 Relating to the stomach, intestines etc. (9) 3 Female horse (4) 4 Serviette (6) 5 Snake-like fish (3) 6 Reddish Indian dye (5) 7 Main artery (5) 10 Nutritious edible pulse (6) 13 Clever and original. (9) 14 Spindle (6) 17 Calm, dependable (6) 18 Circular series of events (5) 20 Phrase or saying (5) 22 Couple (4) 24 Furrow (3)

Bartlett Tree Experts: p25 Dowdeswell Forestry: p23

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Bayliss & Son: p6 MRK Services: p24

Home

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Education

Metal Fabrication

Cotswold Riding: p17 Dial A Dog Wash: p16

Living Green: p4

Casio Oven Clean: p21 Chem Dry: p20 GNC Contract Services: p20 Maid in the Cotswolds: p6 MRK Services: p24

Just Carpentry & Locks: p7

Gifts

Children’s Services

Stepping Stones Nursery: p15

Locksmiths

Armstrong Interiors: p7 Cotswold Interiors: p10 Fosse Fires: p3 Jonny Williamson: front cover Parsons Flooring: p21 Ultrashade Blinds: p7

Windows

Milena Windows: p31 Prior Products: p3

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Events at Dormy House A GRAND NIGHT OF CHABLIS Monday 13 January 2014 Dinner with a matching flight of Chablis, in the company of Burgundian winemaker Vincent Dampt of Domaine Dampt.

Savour the exceptional Grand Cru 2011.

SERIOUS ABOUT FOOD - a BITE Festival event

Sunday 2 February 2014 Dinner with Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, plus Cotswold food producers Charles Beldam (Cotswold Gold) and Will & Calum Thompson (Eat Wild).

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BITE FESTIVAL LUNCH Monday 3 February 2014 Lunch prepared by not one but two Masterchefs – 2012 winner Shelina Permalloo and 2010 champion Dhruv Baker.

HATS & ALL THAT WITH ROBYN COLES Monday 3 March 2014 Lunch with leading milliner Robyn Coles, with Champagne beforehand and a chance to chat about your Cheltenham or Ascot requirements afterwards!

Near Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LF Call 01386 852711 or visit www.dormyhouse.co.uk

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