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Furniture reuse charity continues its good work!

A Stow on the Wold man is now sitting comfortably thanks to the help of a local charity which reuses donated furniture items in order to help those in need.

Garth Caine 70yrs has spina bifida and a prosthetic left leg resulting in severe mobility issues.

increase the volume of furniture donations from the North Cotswolds area which will ultimately benefit others in the same position

Garth had been made homeless after his landlord sold the

as me’.

property where he was living, Garth was sent to live in a

Roundabout

hostel in Bristol until Bromford Housing association stepped

assists individu-

in to provide him with a bungalow suitable for his needs.

als and families

As the bungalow was unfurnished Bromford contacted Roundabout who responded by suppling numerous furniture items in order to make the property habitable. Roundabout who have been operating across the North Cotswolds, South Worcestershire and West Warwickshire for the past 24 years rely entirely on the generosity of the public in these

in financial need through a referral process providing them with free furniture items except for a small administration charge.

Referral requests come from variety of organisations including Social Services, NHS, Housing Associations and Citizens Advice.

Garth was referred to Roundabout by Ann Lattimore who is

areas to donate surplus furniture items.

Garth said ‘I am ecstatic, the Roundabout delivery guys were absolutely brilliant and so helpful as they had to carry the furniture quite a distance from their van to my bungalow. I am very pleased to support Roundabout in their quest to

Bromford’s Neighbourhood Coach at Stow on the Wold.

Ann said: “At Bromford we believe in homes not houses.

Having the right home gives people the springboard to success, but a home without furniture is not a home. I was delighted that I was able to refer Garth to Roundabout to help him get the furniture he needed to ensure his bungalow is a real home. This would not have been possible without the generous donations of pre-loved furniture from people across the North Cotswolds and I urge anyone who is getting rid of their furniture to consider donating it to Roundabout.”

Roundabout Manager Peter Andrews said ‘Roundabout is a unique local organization. We have a small staff team and approximately 50 wonderful volunteers who help us to achieve our charitable objectives.

Roundabout is entirely self-funding which is achieved through the public visiting our Blackminster shop where low priced furniture items and other house hold items are available for sale to members of the public.

We are always looking to increase the number of furniture donations in all of the areas in which we operate particularly the North Cotswolds in order to meet the demand for furniture referrals such as the referral provided for Mr Caine’.

To donate furniture items or to discuss a furniture referral or register as a referral agent please call 01386 833030 or visit www.roundaboutevesham.org.uk.

Photo. Left To Right: Paul Byatt, Mr Caine & John Rogers

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Christmas Across The Cotswolds

We look at a selection of key Christmas events across the Cotswolds this year

30 years young!

Local careline celebrates milestone birthday

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06 The benefits of air purifiers feature: wimbledon 08 How to get to Wimbledon local news 10 Local business successes Christmas Quiz: 14 Enjoy our festive quiz events 16 Local events across the area Christmas 2018: 18 Where to visit this Christmas feature: air health

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Santa’s Grotto

The magical grotto returns this Christmas

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19 The magical grotto returns... feature: clothing 20 How to choose the perfect Winter coat local news 22 30 years for Cotswold Careline garden view 24 Leaf matter this late Autumn Poppies: 28 The origin of wearing poppies cotswold link 30 Advertising Details & Index Christmas Grotto: FEATURED

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Welcome to the November - December issue As we welcome Bonfire Night and the festive season, we get updates from across the region. There’s so many local events and places to visit this time of year, we provide details on pages 16, 18 & 19.

Don’t forget, if you have any news, events, updates or stories of local interest, please send them to editorial@jkanorth.com and we’ll do our best to publish them for you.

I hope you all enjoy this issue, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’ll see you again in January.

Best wishes,

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Pure Air What you need

to know about airpurifiers Do you suffer with allergies? Are you particularly sensitive to chemical smells from cleaning fluids or detergents? Do you live on a busy road and worry about pollution levels? You might benefit from an air-purifier.

Indoor air pollutants fall into three main categories: - Particles For example: dust, pollen, and pet dander.

- Microorganisms and bioaerosols For example: dust mites, viruses, bacteria, mould spores, fungi.

- Chemical vapours and odours For example: volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours, smoke and perfumes, including those given off by cleaning products, and cooking smells.

Air purifiers work to filter these contaminants out of your air.

Anyone sensitive to allergens or with asthma might benefit from an air purifier Unfortunately, an air purifier isn’t a miracle replacement for keeping your home clean and ventilating it when possible. The most effective way to manage pollutants in your air is still to avoid introducing them in the first place. Preventive measures like not smoking indoors, vacuuming regularly, including upholstery, allowing fresh air in on occasion and keeping solid surfaces sanitized are still the best ways to combat indoor air issues.

Air purifiers remove pollutants from the air using one of three methods: filtration, electrostatic precipitation and ionizing.

Ionizing air-purifiers work by causing particles to attach to surfaces or to each other and settle out of the air, but they are not recommended for asthma sufferers as they produce ozone which can trigger an attack. Using a filter-based air purifier is considered the healthiest and most effective option.

The most effective form of air filtration is a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate absorber) filter. Models with filters suck in your home’s air and move it through the filter with a circulating fan. When the air moves through each filter, any pollutants and particles are caught in the filter. The clean air is then pushed back out into your space. HEPA filters do a better job here than a standard filter because they can catch finer particles.

Air purifiers vary hugely in price. The major difference is typically the quality of the air or how big an area it can purify effectively. Most models are designed to sit on the floor, but you can find table-top or wall-mounted designs. You will need a model big enough for your room but bear in mind that the bigger the model the more energy-intensive it will be.

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How do you get to Wimbledon?

by computer and

No the answer isn’t practice, unless

been received,

you have designs on the trophy of course!

will be notified by post. Once an offer of tickets has you will need to pay for them

I’ve always been a fan of Wimbledon,

online by debit or

and ever since my older brother came

credit card.

home from a school trip, excitedly de-

If you’re unsuc-

queue, the more likely you are to get

cessful with the Public Ballot, all is not

the best tickets, so if it’s one of the

lost! You can still buy tickets online at

show courts you’re after, don’t forget

Ticketmaster. Several hundred tickets

your tent!

scribing his visit to Centre Court, I’ve had a dream to visit the championship myself. If a visit to Wimbledon is on your bucket list too, here’s what to do.

There are four options.

for Centre Court and Court 3 go on sale one and two days before the day

The first is the Public Ballot. To take

of play. They can sell out in seconds

part, send a SAE to AELTC, PO Box

and are issued strictly on a first come,

98, London, SW19 5AE by 19th De-

first served basis, with a maximum of

cember latest and you will receive

two tickets allowed per person.

an application form. This needs to be

If you’re particularly gutsy, you could

returned by 31st December and grants you entry into the draw for a pair of tickets, but you can’t select which court or day you will visit. Successful entrants will be chosen by random

join The Queue. A limited number of tickets for Centre and Courts 1 and 2 can be purchased on the day, along with several thousand Grounds Passes

Finally, you could purchase a hospitality package. This is expensive but offers you the VIP treatment and would really make your visit a day to remember!

For more information on how to plan your trip to Wimbledon, visit: www.wimbledon.com. Maybe I’ll see you there?!

Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Helping dogs...and camels!

Myotherapy is derived from the prefix ‘myo’, meaning ‘relating to muscles’ & ‘Therapy’, as a direct therapy for muscles, meaning hands-on and also incorporating exercise management.

I became an equine myotherpist many years ago after buying a horse that no one could help me with. She displayed postural and behavioural changes and eventually a lack of mobility. I trained in many therapy modalities but the breakthrough with my mare came when I studied the Masterson Method. Many years later, having been coerced by clients and friends into working in the same sympathetic way with their dogs, I trained in Galen canine myotherapy and became a member of C.A.A.M. I have seen many dogs’ quality of life improve with myotherapy, but most amazing was a 3yr old dachshund who lost the use of his hind legs completely. He now runs to meet me at the gate.

Our lifestyles today don’t always take

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into consideration how our dogs have to adapt to be with us. For instance, slippery flooring, stairs, repeated jumping into and out of cars, sofas and beds. Even the beloved ball and frisbee play puts tremendous strain on limbs and joints. Simply not spending enough time outside with their noses to the floor scenting, can have an impact on the function of their body.

If your dog is displaying 2 or more of these aspects – Behavioural changes, postural changes, changes in appearance and lack of mobility, then it is likely that they are experiencing chronic muscular pain and would benefit from myotherapy.

Helen Cherry: 07974 663452.

It even works on camels!!!

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Award for local business

Cottonwood Interiors would like to share our exciting news about winning the JACKfm Jacks’s Brick Awards for Small Business of the Year 2018.

This was hosted by JACKfm at the beautiful Bodleian Libraries at Oxford University where Tommy Walsh presented us with our Jacks Brick Trophy! As you can tell by the Cheshire Cat grins in the photo taking, we were over the moon!

We are a small family run business run by Sophie and Jason Evans based in Chipping Norton. We have been trading for 5 years, we design, build and install beautiful handmade furniture for the home, kitchen, bedroom, home office and much more.

Our talented team of craftsman and 2 apprentices are highly motivated and their work speaks for itself! Over the last year, our small team of 3 has nearly tripled in size to 11 now, we have been commissioned some great projects and we hope to soon be moving to bigger

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premises where all the magic happens!

At the beginning of the year, we were delighted to receive the news of winning an award from Houzz UK for our exemplary service to our customers and the glowing reviews we received.

We have a fantastic social media following, here we post about our projects, ideas, and news about our team. Please follow us @cottonwoodhq and check out our stunning website www. cottonwood-interiors.co.uk for home inspiration!

A recent client review said “Jason visited, he listened to what we were trying to achieve.... and provided his valuable experience.. we are delighted” Moving forward, we are expecting 2019 to be a very successful year!!

Funding boost for county homelessness support services Gloucestershire has been allocated an extra £271,980 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to expand a new service for entrenched homeless people.

The countywide partnership of local authorities, led by Gloucester City Council, has secured a boost to support an extra 16 vulnerable individuals with complex needs through the ‘social impact bond’ project, ACTion Glos, delivered by P3.

ACTion Glos supports people in Gloucestershire who have been rough sleeping or are long-term homeless, and face complex and overlapping barriers to accessing and staying in accommodation, such as drug/alcohol misuse, offending history, or mental ill health.

This service is aimed at those who have ‘fallen between the gaps’ previously or may have a history of using homelessness services without having their complex and challenging needs fully met. People are allocated a personal link worker who will support them on their journey to a more positive, settled and secure future. ACTion Glos works alongside and complements existing services to offer more intensive and long-term support to these individuals.

Since it launched in November 2017, 92 individuals from across the county have received support from ACTion Glos, with more people engaging with services and staying in accommodation as relationships develop and resources are acquired. It’s already funded by ‘social impact bond’ (SIB) funding of £990k, made available by Central Government as part of their Homelessness Prevention Programme in 2016. The extra funding brings a total of £1.27m to the service and will increase the number of places in the SIB from 110 to 126.

Ten individuals who are part of the SIB have volunteered to feed into research into homeless complex needs which will inform national best practice and future funding decisions.

Cllr Jennie Watkins, cabinet member for neighbourhoods at Gloucester City Council, said, “Whilst we welcome the extra funding to support vulnerable people in the city and across the wider county, we can’t get complacent. Working closely with other authorities and partners is vital to making sure people get the support they need to stay off the streets for good.”

Cllr Kathy Williams, cabinet member for long term care at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “This additional funding will provide essential support to those who need it most to break the cycle of repeat homelessness.”

What can you do to support a rough sleeper?

You can refer anyone you see who might be homeless to the local rough sleeping outreach team. Outreach will then find and engage with them, and help them access appropriate housing and support services (which could include ACTion Glos). This is easily done through the national referral tool, Streetlink – via the app, streetlink.org.uk, or 0300 500 0914 (open 24/7).

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A Good Read Professor Stewart’s Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries n Ian Stewart Like its wildly popular predecessors Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures, Professor Stewart’s third book is a miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums. He manages the subtle balancing act of appealing to all. Those with a mathematical background will find much to enjoy but so will those whose abiding memory of school maths is counting the minutes until the end-of-lesson bell.

He does write about complicated things but in his hands it all becomes understandable and even fun. Casebook is packed full of humour. It follows the adventures of the hapless detective Hemlock Soames and his sidekick Dr John Watsup. By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just across the road from their more illustrious neighbour...who can never be mentioned by name.

The book is designed to be read, and shared, in bite-sized chunks and it is the sharing aspect which makes this irresistible.

You’ll just have to try out the number games and puzzles on members of your family and you won’t be able to stop yourself from sharing all the fascinating facts and tricks such as ‘The Case of the Face-Down Aces’, a mathematical magic trick of quite devilish cunning...

Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook is Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best.

Good Luck, Wishing All a Happy and Joyous Festive Season – John Harris

1. Where did the Nativity take place?

2. What is a baby reindeer called?

3. Who wrote the song White Christmas?

4. Including Rudolph how many reindeer pull Santa Claus’ sleigh?

5. In which 2 Oceans can you find a Christmas Island?

6. Which English leader banned Christmas in 1647?

7. What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave baby Jesus?

8. In what language does “Feliz Navidad” mean “Merry Christmas”?

9. In the 17th Century Cristmas cake was made to be eaten by what day?

10. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London is an annual gift from which nation?

11. Which Country introduced Christmas trees as a celebration of 12. Which Christmas Carol starts its second verse with “Christ by highest heaven adored”?

n Barbara Steiff

You may never have heard of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, but he was an eccentric artist, humanitarian, environmentalist and architect.

He dedicated his life to the beautification of the world in which we live. In this colourful, quirky book Barbara Stieff introduces children to Hundertwasser’s free-thinking, inspirational approach to art and the environment.

There is something about Hundertwasser’s vibrant, exciting work which appeals to children and adults alike. Most children enjoy colouring and love bright colours but often become bogged down with making things look ‘right’ rather than developing their own creative style. Likewise, adults don’t always fully appreciate children’s imaginative artwork and gently admonish that cows are not pink with yellow stripes…when of course there’s no good reason why they shouldn’t be any colour at all in a painting.

She spent many years as an art educator at ZOOM, a children’s museum in Vienna and it shows. The book is packed with fun projects and suggestions for stretching children’s imaginations in an artistic but also in a more general way.

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Relax and chill out, these assortment of questions are for the young and not so young. You may not even agree with all the answers but the quiz is for all of the family to participate and enjoy.

Christmas?

Harvesting Dreams: Hundertwasser for Kids

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Your Cotswold Link’s Family Christmas Quiz

13. What is the time difference between Lapland, Finland and the UK in December?

14. What did Santa Claus win in 1964?

15. Which rock singer starred in the film “Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence”?

16. Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?

17. In which year was the Queen’s first TV Christmas message?

18. Which “Happy Days” actor starred in the 1979 movie “An American Christmas Carol”?

19. What alcoholic sauce is usually served with Christmas pudding?

20. Who created a Christmas pudding for Waitrose in 2010 with a whole orange inside?

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21. What in the UK was traditionally mixed into the Christmas pudding to bring good luck to the recipient?

22. In what pantomime do Robin Hood and Maid Marion appear?

23. What phrase does the Giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk” use when he can smell Jack?

24. Who is the Patron Saint of Children?

25. The following letters represent each of the words in the title of which carol “OIRDC”

26. Who was Mummy seen kissing in the famous Christmas

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song?

27. “O tidings of comfort and joy” are lyrics taken from which carol?

28. “Nadolig Hapus” means Happy Christmas in which language?

29. In which country is Santa Claus known as “Pere Noel”?

30. What is a female turkey called?

31. What was the name of Tiny Tim’s father in “A Christmas Carol”?

32. Which Nobel Prize winning author wrote King George V’s Christmas broadcast in 1932?

33. In Dickens’“A Christmas Carol” what is Scrooge’s first name?

34. One may have an “Aperitif” before the Christmas dinner, what does this mean in the original Latin?

35. Which English Victorian cook wrote the definitive Christmas cookbook?

36. On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me?

37. What famous event took place on Christmas Day 1914?

38. Who was crowned King of England on December 25th 1066?

39. Who composed “The Christmas Oratorio”?

40. How many ghosts are there in Christmas Carol?

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Out & About

What’s On?

First Monday - Monthly

A Hundred Years On An Armistice Day tribute commemorating the end of the First World War. This epic musical one-off event will feature professional actors, the Songbirds vocal group, the Everyman Theatre’s community choirs and youth theatre, together with Cheltenham’s own Silver Band. Leading the evening will be writer, broadcaster and national treasure Pam Ayres.

Showtimes: 16:00 Sun 11/11

24th Oct - 24th Nov

n Sherlock Holmes: Hound of the Baskervilles at The Barn Theatre

A lavish celebration of music, poetry and scenes.

Offering a night of mystery and comedy in Cirencester, Sherlock Holmes: Hound of the Baskervilles will take to the stage at The Barn Theatre this autumn.

Tickets range from £14 to £30.

Telephone: (01285) 648255 May more dates online ....................................................

Tickets free for retired or active members of the Armed Forces.Emotionally fulfilling, utterly terrifying, spellbindingly addictive

Trial By Laughter Following critical acclaim for The Wipers Times, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have once again taken inspiration from real life events for their new play Trial By Laughter.

William Hone, the forgotten hero of free speech, was a bookseller, publisher and satirist. In 1817, he stood trial for ‘impious blasphemy and seditious libel’.

The only crime he had committed was to be funny. Worse than that he was funny by parodying religious texts. And worst of all, he was funny about the despotic government and the libidinous monarchy.

3rd November Showtimes: 19:30 Mon 12/11 19:30 Tue 13/11 19:30 Wed 14/11 14:00 Thu 15/11 19:30 Thu 15/11 19:30 Fri 16/11 14:00 Sat 17/11 19:30 Sat 17/11

There will be a post-show Question and Answer session with Ian Hislop and Nick Newman on Tuesday evening.

Aladdin Don’t miss the all new, bigger-and-better production written and directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan.

Polish your lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman Theatre for the highlight of the season... Aladdin - The pantomime where wishes do come true!

The Everyman Theatre Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ Box Office: 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk

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Alvin Roy Jazz Quartet play at the Swan Inn, 21 Acre End Street, Eynsham, OX29 4PE every first Monday of the month.

Entrance is free and the music is from 8.00 pm till 10.30 pm.

The style of jazz played is of the mainstream/swing variety and features tunes from the “Great American Song Book” as well as some original compositions. .......................................................

n Live Music: Toby Hay & Jim Ghedi

Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay both make music so deeply entrenched in a sense of place – such as their homes in Rhayader and Moss Valley – that the landscapes of those environments run through their records like gushing rivers or rolling hilltops.

But what happens when one is removed from such a sense of place? Plucked away from the dark skies, savage weather and isolation of a Welsh town or the community at the heart of a village on the border of South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire, and onto an open road of hours spent in cars and dining in service stations, when life on tour brings about a new sense of place daily? The answer for the pair was to make a record about it.

7pm for 7.30pm start St Lawrence Church, Bourtonon-the-Water Tickets: www.seetickets.c om/ event/toby-hay-and-jim-ghedi/ st-lawrence-church/1272045 .......................................................

16th November

n Raleigh-ing to the Cause

A talk by Tony Hadland.

Tracing the use of the bicycle for military purposes and how Raleigh became a major manufacturer of munitions.

2.30pm. Great Rissington Club GL54 2LP. Visitors Welcome £3.50 to include refreshments.

For enquiries, contact Sue Brown on 01451 820233. .......................................................

16th - 18th November

n The November Meeting Cheltenham Races

The November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, is three days of the best that racing has to offer and is the biggest and most important meeting of the first half of the Jumps season anywhere in the country. It provides thrilling competition between many of the best Jump horses in Europe, large and enthusiastic crowds creating a special atmosphere. www.cheltenham.co.uk .......................................................

24th November

n Burford Orchestra Winter Concert

Burford School. The programme opens with Franz Liszt’s Les Preludes and ends with one of Tchaikovsky’s final works – his emotionally-charged and deeply romantic 6th Symphony. We are also delighted to be joined by local up-and-coming baritone soloist Will Diggle who will be singing a selection of well-known operatic arias including Toreador...

Showtimes: 14:00 Fri 30/11 19:00 Fri 30/11 14:00 Sat 1/12 18:00 Sat 1/12 10:00 Wed 5/12 14:00 Wed 5/12 10:00 Thu 6/12 14:00 Thu 6/12 Many more showtimes online

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Song from Bizet’s Carmen and Largo al Factotum from Rossini’s Barber of Seville. Tickets cost £9 with £1 entry for under 16s and are available online from TicketSource. Contact info@ burfordorchestra.org.uk or Sarah on 01993 883490 for information. Doors open 7pm, refreshments available. .......................................................

25th November

n Burford Singers – Mozart Concert

7.30pm: Church of St John the Baptist. Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY For this celebration of the music of Mozart, including the Great Mass in C Minor, we are delighted to be joined by Ben Goldscheider, Winner of the Brass Category Final of the 2016 BBC Young Musician Competition who will perform the Horn Concerto No 4.

Tickets reserved at £23, £19, £15, unreserved £10. Online booking from 15th October at www.burfordsingers.org. uk box-office (Booking fee applies). Booking in person (unreserved tickets only) from The Madhatter Bookshop 122, High Street, Burford OX18 4QJ Full details and booking form available on our website www.burfordsingers.org.uk .......................................................

2nd December

n 9th Aldsworth Christmas Fayre

Locally produced Christmas food items and gift ideas.

Raffle, refreshments and festive cheer. Café offering sausage rolls, mulled wine and mince pies, tea or coffee and home baked cakes Aldsworth, Glos GL54 3QS From 11.00am to 2.30pm in Aldsworth Village Hall.

£2: programme entry & children FOC. Proceeds to St Bartholomew’s village church Tel Shona: 07803 029943 .......................................................

4th December

n Winchcombe Christmas Festival

Christmas Advent Festival.

Organised and partially funded by the the Winchcombe Forum, the festival will see shopkeepers, restauranteurs, businesspeople and publicans alike joining forces to celebrate the festive season in style by laying on Christmas offers, events and entertainment for shoppers and visitors who visit the Cotswold town throughout December. More details will follow nearer the time.

For full information and events diary go to www.winchcombe. co.uk .......................................................

17th - 20th January ‘19 n Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

Thursday & Friday 7.00pm Saturday - 12.00 noon and 4.30pm Sunday – 2.30pm Promenade Productions, Cheltenham’s popular panto provider will be bringing the traditional story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs right into the 21st century without losing any panto traditions- a principal boy, a beautiful princess, an OTT dame, a large chorus and troupe of dancers, romance, laughter and lots of audience participation.

At the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham.

Family friendly times and tickets £10.00 to £15.00.

Book early to make friends with the seven dwarfs and join the fun. Tickets from Showcase 01242 224144 or www. bacontheatre.co.uk .......................................................

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Christmas Chipping Norton

The charming market town of Chipping Norton will gear up for its annual Christmas celebrations. Peruse the high street shops and Christmas market from 12-6pm on Sunday, December 9 where you’ll be able to find over 70 stalls selling local arts, crafts and foodie gifts, including Cotswold Distillery and Alex James Cheese.

There’ll be plenty of hot food and mulled wine to enjoy, as well as live music, fair rides, a magical Christmas lantern

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procession, a life size snow-globe for festive selfies and a free-toenter pop-up Christmas cinema.

Christmas in Chippy is not-for-profit and organised by volunteers on a mission to bring the community together in celebrating Christmas and raising money for local charities. This year’s charities are

The Lawrence Home Nursing Team (www. lawrencehomenursing.org) and The Friendship Club. Stay up-to-date with Christmas celebrations in Chipping Norton by following @Christmasinchippy on Facebook: www.facebook. com/christmasinchippy and Instagram: www.instagram.com/christmasinchippy.

Blenheim Palace

This Christmas, Blenheim Palace will be transformed inside and out, with celebrations promised to be bigger and better than ever. From Friday November 23 up until Thursday January 13, during the day visitors can enjoy a new indoor Cinderella experience taking over the Palace State Rooms, and in the evening, there’s the opportunity to stroll around the estate’s winter wonderland of illuminations.

Moreton-in-Marsh

There will be fun and festive treats, locally-made gifts and crafts, tasty local produce and a vast range of stalls at the annual Christmas Market taking place on Saturday November 24 from 9am. As evening approaches, the streets of Moreton-inMarsh will be lit up with the switching-on of the market town’s Christmas lights.

Keep up-to-date with the timing of the day’s events on the Moreton-in-Marsh Christmas Market and Lights Switch On Facebook page: www.facebook.com/moretonxmaslights

Chipping Campden

Picture-perfect Chipping Campden will host its exciting annual Christmas Market and festive lights switch-on on Saturday December 1. Over 40 stalls will be in attendance for unique gifts alongside a bevy of local entertainment, choir performances and delicious festive food. The Christmas Market will also be open the following day from 10am-5pm in the Town Hall.

Bourton-on-the-Water

From the first weekend of December until mid-January, visitors to Bourton-on-the-Water can expect to see a pretty lights display as well as the iconic Christmas Tree in the river.

Batsford Arboretum

Home to the country’s largest private collection of trees and shrubs, Batsford Arboretum will welcome some special guests to its beautiful surroundings this Christmas.

The Big Batsford Elf Hunt kicks off on Saturday December 1 up until Sunday January 6, when visitors can look for Santa’s missing little helpers. Father Christmas himself will visit the arboretum and take residence in his Grotto between 2-4pm on December 8 and 9.

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My Nan’s Christmas pud with Vin Santo MIXED DRIED FRUIT & CHOPPED NUTS

“This light, fruity Christmas pudding recipe makes buying one from the shops a thing of the past. ” SERVES: 8

COOKS IN: 3H 15M

DIFFICULTY: SUPER EASY

Ingredients

- Unsalted butter , for greasing - 500g mixed dried fruit , such as cranberries, cherries, apricots, sultanas, raisins - 100g dates - 3 tablespoons crystallised ginger - 1 orange - 125g suet - 125g plain flour - 125g caster sugar - 150g fresh breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons Vin Santo or brandy - 1 handful of chopped nuts , such as pecans, Brazils, hazelnuts - 1 large free-range egg - 150 ml milk - golden syrup , to serve

Method

Grease a 1.5 litre pudding bowl.

Destone and chop the dates, and roughly chop the ginger, then place in a large bowl.

Finely grate in the orange zest, then mix all the remaining ingredients together, except for the golden syrup.

Transfer the mixture to the greased bowl and cover with a double layer of tin foil. Tie a piece of string around the side of the bowl.

Place the bowl in a large saucepan, and pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the bowl.

Bring to the boil, place a tight-fitting lid on the pan, and simmer for 3 hours – don’t forget to check the

water regularly, making sure that it never boils dry, because if it does, it will burn and the bowl will crack.

When the time’s up, remove the foil, turn out on to a plate, drizzle with golden syrup and decorate it as you like. You can also light it with brandy if you want to be really fancy.

Recipe by Jamie Olivier

Santa’s Magical Grotto 2018 Hello everyone. Here we are again with some dates for your diary. Yes Santa has been in touch once more and is coming to Clapton-on-the-Hill for another fun filled festive time.

His Grotto will be open for families on the following weekends: 1st, 2nd Dec, 8th, 9th Dec, 15th, 16th Dec. Lots of new things to see and do and we hope to see you there.

Bookings can be made online at – www.santasmagicalgrotto.org - from 1st October 2018.

For adults only, we will also be holding the following:On Saturday 24th November a Special Christmas Preview Evening. This will be a ticket only event, between 6pm and 9pm to include entry, wine and cana-

pés. Tickets limited. Contact- Helen 01451 820453.

Also, our “Never Too Old To Meet Santa” day will be on Tuesday 27th November, from 10.30am till 12.30pm and 2pm till 5pm. No booking necessary.

Monies from all events will be supporting mental health in our local area.

Thank you everyone.

Our events would not be successful without your support, and we would be thrilled and immensely grateful if you could manage to make one of the dates.

From all at Santa’s Magical Grotto, we send you our very best wishes.

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Choose the Perfect Winter Coat A winter coat is one of life’s bigger clothing investments, so it makes sense to be fully informed and have a plan before hitting the shops (or the internet!).

The first thing to look at is your lifestyle. Imagine someone who travels by car and parks outside their place of work every day, but who likes to go for country walks with their dog at the weekend.

Then imagine someone who waits for a bus or a train every day and has a half mile walk at either end of their commute. They will have different demand from their winter coats.

In the UK winters vary from mild to extreme but one thing is certain…it will rain! A waterproof outer shell is a must-have for any winter coat. Look for ‘water resistant’ on the label. Don’t rule-out a proper wool coat; a somewhat unsung property of wool is its water-resistance. Beware though: many coats which purport to be ‘wool’ are a wool blend with only about 20% wool fibres. These will be less

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resistant to a downpour; more likely to make you sweat and smell a bit fusty after a while.

Look at how well insulated the coat is. Proper wool coats are naturally warm and feel luxurious.

Among other types of coat insulation is a choice of down or synthetic fibres. Down is a classic, natural insulator. It is incredibly lightweight though less good for very wet weather. If you plan to walk a lot in all weathers it may not be the right choice.

Synthetic insulation holds up better against moisture but won’t retain its insulating properties for as long as down.

Check all zips and cuffs are made from high quality material that will last. Double zips or a zip and Velcro-flap combination create added warmth.

Cuffs should be cosy around the wrists so that no drafts can get in.Once you’ve found a coat you like, examine it to make sure it really is high quality.

Make sure all the seams are secure and there are no holes where insulation is escaping.

There are many super-stylish winter coats around, but never sacrifice comfort and warmth for style as you will regret it on the coldest wettest days. For

example, check that you can wear layers, or a thick jumper under the coat. I’ve found many ‘fashion’ coats have arms which are too skinny to allow for a jumper and thus restrict your movement and / or blood-flow!

Finally think creatively. In our first hypothetical example the person might prefer a light warm wool jacket for commuting by car to work, but a thick full-length down-insulated coat for country walks at the weekend. OR, they might prefer to buy a jacket with a lining that can be removed and worn separately as a jacket in its own right for car journeys, then with the waterproof outer layer at weekends. If your budget is tight try searching through charity shops or factory shops. There are some amazing bargains to be found from heavy pure wool overcoats to branded hiking wear.

Stay warm this winter.

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Cotswold Careline service celebrates providing peace of mind for 30 years Cotswold Careline is celebrating 30 years of providing peace of mind for the local community through its 24-hour emergency monitoring service that assists with living an independent lifestyle. The service offers support and reassurance to those that need it most, simply at the touch of a button.

Traditionally aimed at the elderly the service now provides support for those who find themselves in vulnerable situations such as recently being discharged from hospital , those with a disability or those who have been victims of domestic abuse.

Our professional, friendly and experienced team are available to offer guidance and advice and can visit you at home to discuss individual

Cllr Stephen Hirst, Cabinet member for Health issues said: “This service

needs. Over the next month, local leisure centres will house displays,

has expanded to embrace anyone in the community who is vulnerable

with a wealth of information and free commemorative cotton shopping

and needs added peace of mind. As well as helping elderly residents,

bags will be given away free so do pop along and find out more!

we can help people who have divorced and are suddenly living on their own; victims of crime; disabled people who want to live independently;

From humble beginnings 30 years ago, Cotswold Careline now keeps

people escaping domestic violence; and others who are terminally ill”.

over 800 clients safe in and around the area. A recent client said: “The service provided is invaluable in allowing Mum to live independently in

“Anyone who is interested in Careline, whether for themselves or a

her own home; it’s so reassuring to know that help is available at a push

loved one, can call us for a free no-obligation appointment. There is

of a button. The police-approved key safe also ensures there is a secure

no pressure at all. Our aim is to keep our community safe and provide

way for help to enter her home in an emergency”.

them with reassurance and support to live their lives independently “.

Deb Hughes, Operations Manager commented: “From an idea 30 years

For an informal chat about our service or to arrange a home visit please

ago about how best to keep the elderly in our local community safe, the

call a member of the Cotswold Careline team on 01594 810000 or email

service has now grown and prospered and provides a vital link to keep-

cotswoldcareline@fdean.gov.uk

ing many vulnerable people safe by simply pressing a button”.

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SAD times

but also keeps those levels elevated for hours after your workout.

As many as one in six people suffer with a low mood in Winter and a small number of these will suffer with the more serious Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) SAD sufferers are less able to control their serotonin levels in the absence of sunlight and if serotonin levels drop too low, so will your mood.

Here are five ways to raise your serotonin levels even in the coldest, darkest months.

Lighten up - As lack of sunlight is the problem, more light could be a solution. Light boxes are available that provide levels of brightness which can elevate your brain’s serotonin levels.

Exercise - There’s evidence that aerobic exercise not only boosts your brain’s levels of serotonin

Laugh - A study in Norway found that laughing with friends, watching a funny movie or doing something that briefly improves your mood may stoke your brain’s levels of serotonin.

Step outside Research shows that walking in nature — especially with other people — is an effective way to combat depression.

Spending at least 30 minutes a day outdoors even during the cold winter months may offset the seasonal drops in serotonin.

Physical contact - Massage has been proven to increase your brain and body’s levels of serotonin. The soothing experience significantly reduces the blues.

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GARDEN VIEW

Leaf matter. Leaves matter!

Oh, those autumn leaves. So pretty on the trees but they can be rather inconvenient in the garden. If they drift too deep on the lawn the grass underneath will die so there’s nothing to do but rake them up.

However, these fallen leaves are a little autumn gift from nature and with them you can create leaf mould. Leaf mould is free garden nourishment, and it’s like feeding your soil with the finest fillet steak. Leaf mould is what’s left when the dead, fallen leaves from deciduous trees and shrubs are heaped up and allowed to rot down. As they slowly decompose, only the toughest bits remain, eventually forming crumbly, dark brown crumbs, a bit like chocolate sprinkles.

Leaf mould is easy to make, a delight to handle, and you can’t possibly overfeed your soil with it. Micro-organisms are the driving factor, performing an alchemy that gives the finished product an almost magical quality. Its fibrous nature retains moisture and enables free drainage, which means it also makes a great mulch for trilliums or wood anemones, whose natural habitat is woodland.

I adhere to a policy of only collecting leaves where necessary. Where they have fallen and are not obscuring the grass I leave them for the earthworms to pull into their burrows (I wrote last month about how I think of earthworms as my friends and so do nothing to discourage them).

rather than simply adding leaves to compost. It’s quite simple to construct a leaf cage using chicken wire and posts. You can even bag your leaves in punctured black bin bags and put them in an out-of-the-way corner. The puncturing is necessary to allow air to circulate. A leaf heap made this autumn will be ready by next autumn.

While you’re tidying up the leaves it can be tempting to cut down faded perennials. But if you leave them, in a month or so you will find they have turned into wonderful sculptural winter skeletons which look incredibly beautiful in the frosts. It’s all down to personal taste of course, but

Simply sweeping leaves off paths and decking or patios will keep the garden looking cared for. I also remove any that have drifted around my herb garden because herbs like to be able to breathe. These tasks alone give me enough leaves to create plenty of lovely leaf mould.

I often leave perennials standing until February or March simply to provide a bit of interest over the winter.

Happy gardening

By Rachael Leverton

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Changes ahead for your recycling centres To reflect the 25 per cent reduction in custom throughout the winter months, the five household recycling centres (HRC’s) in Gloucestershire will be reducing their opening hours as of October 28th.

As the evenings get colder and darker, the HRC’s across the county receive less waste and recycling; by almost 30 per cent. In order to reflect this and save taxpayers money, seasonal opening times are being introduced.

When the clocks go back an hour, HRC’s will be open from 10am until 4pm. Each centre will also be closing for one day a week. When summer returns in 2019, HRC’s will open an hour earlier at 9am and close an hour later at 5pm. Each site will still close one day a week.

A great deal of consideration has been given to seasonal and daily site usage patterns at each of the centres. These

changes are not only reflective of when they are used, they are also supporting a reduction in the budget for this service and making sure the council is living within its means.

Cllr Nigel Moor, cabinet member responsible for household recycling centres at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “A lot of research, monitoring and consideration went into this decision; this solution will not only allow the council to make savings, but it also means our HRC’s are open when the public need them to be.

“Recycling is very much a council priority and we are committed to reaching our target of 60% recycling by 2020.

These changes aren’t coming into affect until the end of October; more information can be found on our recycle for Gloucestershire website.”

Kerbside recycling A big thanks to residents for expediting collections Earlier this year Cotswold District Council asked residents to do more pre-sorting of their kerbside recycling to help speed up collections.

Most people responded positively to our campaign and their efforts are making a real difference. Improvements are particularly evident in households that requested a second black recycling box. This means that they can now separate recyclables, using one box for paper and magazines and the other for glass, jars, and bottles. We have also noted that many people who could not accommodate a second box have helpfully placed papers at one end of their single box and the glass, jars and bottles at the other.

We are also seeing many residents using their white recycling sacks for tins, cans (including pet food cans*), aluminium and aerosols, as well as for the usual plastic bottles, food trays, yoghurt pots and other types of mixed rigid plastics. There has also been an increase in residents ‘washing and squashing’ the items before discarding them

Christmas and New Year waste collection changes Cotswold District Council’s waste and recycling collection service provider, Ubico Ltd, will be making normal collections up to and including Friday 21 December. The following week, the crews will NOT be working on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 December and Wednesday 26 December. They will also be on holiday on Tuesday 1 January 2019. As a consequence, there will be changes in collection days until the normal schedule resumes on Monday 21 January 2019.

The collection days will change as follows: (please note that crews will be working on four Saturdays – 29 December, 5 January , 12 January and 19 January – to catch up.)

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which is very encouraging.

Cllr Sue Coakley, CDC Cabinet Member for the Environment, comments: “We have had a fabulous response to our recent recycling campaign and I’d like to thank all those who have helped by pre-sorting their recycling. When we order replacement sacks we will be sure to list all of the additional items that can now be placed in them, but in the meantime please do put all your cans, tins, aluminium cartons and aerosols in the white sacks with your plastic. We can now sort these at the Recycling Centre so they don’t need to be presented separately, and putting them all in the sack speeds up the collection process, reducing the time the collection vehicles are on the road. As before, we would appreciate it if all items are ‘washed and squashed’ as this helps ensure they can be recycled and also keeps the sacks clean.”

Week commencing Monday 17 December 2018: Normal collection day New revised collection day Monday 17 Dec 2018 No change Tuesday 18 Dec No change Wednesday 19 Dec No change Thursday 20 Dec No change Friday 21 Dec No change Monday 24 Dec Will move to Thursday 27 Dec Tuesday 25 Dec Will move to Friday 28 Dec Wednesday 26 Dec Will move to Saturday 29 Dec Thursday 27 Dec Will move to Monday 31 Dec Friday 28 Dec Will move to Wednesday 2 Jan 2019 Monday 31 Dec Will move to Thursday 3 Jan

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Show your children the Planet Mars For the remaining weeks of the year if you look towards the South around 7.00 pm in the evening you will see the wonderful red planet of Mars. Now is the opportunity to show your children this most delightful planet before settling them down to bed. You will note that as the evening progresses the planet will move across the sky towards the South West before setting. In addition you will also note that it will be in a slightly different position each evening at 7.00 pm due to both the Earth and Mars both orbiting the Sun at different rates of motion.

What do we know about Mars?

Courtesy NASA

Is there life on Mars?

This is the $64,000 Question. NASA reports of “the possible presence of liquid water on Mars, either in its ancient past or preserved in the subsurface today”. Imagine the excitement if some form of microscopic life either past or present was to be found.

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program is exploring for these signs of life under a program known as “Seek Signs of Life”.

Show Your Children

I find that children (and for that matter the majority of adults), are always excited when seeing a planet for the first time. So don’t be bashful wrap up warm and show the children this most illustrious planet.

It will only take a few minutes and I guarantee they will ask you to see it again, you will not be disappointed.

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• Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system and named after the Roman god of war.

It is described as the Red Planet because when the conditions are right it has a reddish appearance.

• A day on Mars is about 24.6 hours and a year is about 687 Earth days.

• Like Earth, Mars has polar ice caps, clouds in its atmosphere, seasonal weather patterns, volcanoes and canyons (which many years ago were considered to be canals).

• It has the tallest mountain in the Solar System called Olympus Mons which is 21km high and 600km in diameter.

• Dust storms are quite prevalent that can last for months so much so that NASA’s Opportunity Rover has been unable to recharge its batteries by using the solar energy of the Sun since it last sent a signal on June 10th 2018.

Winter Solstice: Friday 21st December 22.22 hours. The Sun reaches its furthest point south giving us the shortest day and longest night.

Planets Mercury: Can be observed low down in the western sky at sunset on 6th November and low down at dawn in the eastern sky on 15th December.

Venus: From mid November will be observed around dawn in the east rising earlier each day so that in December will be clearly seen from about 04.00 hours.

Mars: Observable during both November and December (please refer to above article) Jupiter: Too close to the Sun during November to be visible and in December and very low at dawn to the left and below Mercury and Venus.

Saturn: Not observable during November but will appear low in the South West after sunset during December.

May I wish all readers a Wonderful Peaceful Festive Season John Harris

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Why wear a Poppy?

It’s over a century since more than nine million soldiers were killed during the First World War. The last of the veterans from that era are dead and many young people know little about the causes and devastating aftermath of the conflict. Many refuse to wear a poppy because they think it glorifies war.

Perhaps it’s more important than ever that we discuss the poppy’s place in history.

Much of the worst fighting in World War 1 took place in Flanders, the western part of Belgium.

The area suffered terribly, with homes, farms, roads and trees all completely destroyed. The land became a bleak, muddy graveyard for the thousands of soldiers who fell there.

One plant, however, thrived in the disturbed soil and that was the poppy. Year after year, as the warm weather arrived, the poppies bloomed and turned the grim bare ground into a sea of red.

At that time, fighting in Flanders was a young Lieutenant, Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician. In May 1915, his close friend and fellow soldier was killed in action. Seeing the poppies growing alongside his grave moved McCrae to write the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, which was later published in Punch magazine.

The idea to use the poppy as a symbol of remembrance for dead soldiers came from an American professor and YWCA worker, Moina Michael, in 1918. She wrote a poem in reply to McCrae’s called ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’ and started to sell

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silk poppies. The idea was adopted by the American Legion in 1920 and she became known as ‘The Poppy Lady’.

In 1921, Anna E Guerin started making artificial poppies in France and gained the support of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, founder of the Royal British Legion.

The first poppy appeal was held on Armistice Day 1921. It was hugely popular and, despite a recommended selling price of threepence per poppy, single petals sold for £5. In all, the appeal raised £106,000 – that’s nearly £30 million in today’s terms!

In recent years some people have chosen to wear a white poppy, either instead of or alongside a traditional red one. White poppies symbolise pacifism and also remember the civilians killed in conflicts past and present, as well as the soldiers.

The idea is not a modern one as I originally assumed; it was initially put forward in 1926 by the No More War Movement, and the first white poppies were sold by the Cooperative Women’s Guild in 1933.

They are now distributed by the Peace Pledge Union, a British pacifist non-governmental organisation that works for a world without war.

However you choose to wear your poppy this year I hope you now have a greater understanding of the interesting and complex story behind this iconic flower.

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