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We visited New Start Cat Rescue – the winner of our recent ‘TLA Charity’ competition – to present them with a cheque and to find out how the money would be put to good use. Find out more about the centre and its current lodgers inside, as well as how you can help support the charity.

Jenny Stevens takes a look at the water vole in this month’s ‘Wildlife Matters’ article, including the history of their decline as well as their recent triumphant comeback!

Have you noticed a negative change in your pet ’s behaviour recently? Read more in our ‘Pet Care’ feature about the signs and symptoms of depression in cats and dogs, and how you can help them feel better.

We have even more fantastic holidays featured this month, including a huge selection of theatre trips to entertain the whole family. From The Lion King and Aladdin, to Wicked and Thriller,, there’s something for everyone. If you have found inspiration in our suggestions but fancy a trip elsewhere, check out the hundreds of holidays and trips online at www.newmarket.travel/laa

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M ethod: Method: 1 Heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Grease 8 individual metal pudding moulds with butter.

2 Put the apricots and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl and pour on 400ml boiling water. Set aside.

3 Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a bit at a time, beating well after each addition.

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4 Sift in the flour and stir in the almonds. Add the apricots and their juice, then the vanilla and lemon rind. Mix well.

5 Pour into the tins and bake for 20 -25 minutes, or until risen, golden brown and firm to touch. A skewer inserted into the centre should come out clean. If not serving immediately, leave to cool in the tins.

6 When ready to serve, make the sauce by putting the butter, sugar, orange zest and cream in a small saucepan.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6).

7 Carefully turn the puddings out of their tins and place them on a baking tray. Pour about one third of the sauce ov e r t h e p u d d i n g s a l o n g w i t h s o m e o f t h e c h o p p e d apricots and pecans. Place in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce is golden and bubbling.

8 Serve with the rest of the hot sauce and ice cream.

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Dark Dark ‘n’ ‘n’ SStormy tormy This classic drink is a highball cocktail made with black rum and ginger beer, served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime. Classic, easy to make and tasty, the Dark ‘n’ Stormy is the national drink of Bermuda.

Many people believe there’s only one specific type of dark rum this cocktail can be made with – Gosling’s Black Seal. They say: “If it ain’t Gosling’s, it ain’t a Dark ‘n’ Stormy.”

With regards to its origin – as with the majority of rum history – the story of the cocktail comes from sailors. In the 17th century it was standard practice for the British Royal Navy to allot rum rations to sailors, and the rum was sourced from various bases on Caribbean rum-producing islands such as Bermuda.

A ro u n d t h e l a te 1 8 6 0 s, t h e G o s l i n g B ro t h e r s ’ r u m distillery, located in Bermuda, began marketing a heavy blend of dark rums, which eventually became the Gosling’s Black Seal that is marketed today.

The Royal Navy added a ginger beer plant to their dockyard on Ireland Island (Bermuda). Ginger is a wellknown tonic for seasickness so may have been used in an attempt to wean sailors off heavy rum-drinking.

The name itself is said to have originated when a sailor held the drink up to the sky and observed the drink was “the colour of a cloud only a fool or a dead man would sail under”.

IIngredients: ngredients: Ice; 50ml Gosling’s Black Seal Rum (or other black rum); 150ml ginger beer; lime wedge (optional).

M ethod: Method: 1 Fill a highball glass with ice and add 150ml ginger beer.

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For a non-alcoholic alternative, mix 20ml molasses, 220ml ginger beer and 25ml fresh lime juice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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EElderberries lderberries It’s my job to make sure that anything I write in this article won’t end up getting someone killed. Since there is such a huge potential for accidental poisoning when foraging, and I have a finite amount of room to talk about such risks, I include a general health warning at the bottom of each article. But in the case of the elderberry, I think a little more attention to detail is required.

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The fruit of the Elder tree (Sambucus Nigra) could be poisonous if not prepared properly. When digested in their raw form, elderberries can produce a cyanide-inducing glycoside. Note the word cyanide. In sufficient quantities this could build up in the body and have as much effect on you as it might on an expendable Hollywood henchman.

There is a fix, however. Cooking the berries will eliminate the aforementioned risk – I would love to explain why but I didn’t pay that much attention in chemistry at school. But I’m confident that the method works, as I made a couple of gallons of elderberry wine a few years back (thoroughly cooking the berries before fermentation) which didn’t last very long, and I’m still here to tell you about it.

Haven’t got the gear for wine making? Try a cordial.

Simmer a batch of elderberries for twenty minutes or more (depending on your paranoia) in just enough water to stop them burning. Give them a good mash before straining in a muslin bag and for every pint of juice you get, add 1lb of sugar. Simmer the mixture again for a further 10 minutes, then cool and store in sterilised bottles.

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Be it in the soy sauce you add to your noodles, the yeast you use to make bread rise, the athlete’s foot lurking beneath socks, the chocolate in your c u p b o a r d o r t h e to a d s to o l i n yo u r garden – they’re all around us. Neither a plant nor animal, they make up their own kingdom in our ecosystem.

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They’re present all year round – some obvious, some not . But the rain we experience in autumn triggers the v i s i b l e g r ow t h o f m a n y s p e c i e s , b o d i es causing the fruiting ( re p ro d u c t i ve p a r t o f t h e f u n g u s ) t o grow up through earth and dead wood, to spread their spores on the wind. All shapes, sizes and colours, they are a sight to behold.

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ecosystem, providing food to many plants and animals. They use a thin branch-like hyphae network to reach into and absorb t h e p l a n t a n d a n i m a l m a t te r around them, which they break down to extract nutrients. They then recycle and return these Turkey Tail important nutrients to the ecosystem, body altering mushroom, the fly agaric to be used by their neighbours. For this does indeed have hallucinogenic reason we tend to discourage properties and, although not usually foraging – aside from the fact that deadly, should be considered highly poisonous fungi can be mistaken for toxic. s i m i l a r e d i b l e s p e c i e s b y ev e n a Best est tto o sstand tand a and nd a admire dmire trained eye, they ’re also essential to B A n o t h e r i n t r i g u i n g s p e c i m e n yo u the survival of some plants and animals, so it’s best to treat them as may come across during woodland strolls is the Tricholomopsis rutilans, you would wild flowers.

There are 12,000 species found in more commonly known as the plums the UK , perhaps none more iconic than and custard mushroom. Similarly the fly agaric. This fairy tale-friendly shapen to fly agaric, this toadstool has toadstool can be found in woodland, a vibrant violet cap, with rich yellow commonly beside birch or pine, until gills beneath and is usually found in the first frosts of winter. Usually red coniferous woodland on dead wood with white spots and gills, it is and tree stumps. Despite its tempting instantly recognisable and unavoidably name, the mushroom is often intriguing. Rumoured to have been the regarded as poisonous and, in any inspiration for Lewis Caroll’s mind and case, you’d be disappointed if you © Phil McLean expected it to taste like a bowl of delicious fruit swirled in thick creamy custard. Think more bitter, rotten wood. Best to stand and admire!

O n e m o re a p t l y n a m e d f u n g u s, visible throughout the year, is the turkey tail. From the bracket family, it grows in layers on dead wood such as oak or beech. The fan shapes can be unassuming at first glance, but take a c l o s e r l o o k a n d y o u ’ l l s e e i n t r i c a te waves of colour running from the centre out, much like the rings found on the cut branches of a tree.

Sometimes cream and brown, sometimes blue and green, each is different and so rewarding for the seeker.

The world of fungi is a vast and fascinating place and we’re blessed w i t h m a n y s p e c i e s to s t u d y i n Gloucestershire, particularly in the autumn. Why not explore your local w o o d l a n d a n d s e e w h a t we i rd a n d Fly Agaric wonderful mushrooms you can find. www.TheLocalAnswer.co.uk

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The Charlton Kings Vet Centre is fully equipped with a sterile operating theatre, digital radiography, ultrasonography and laboratory equipment.

Drop in and have a look around. You will see many of the same friendly faces from our main surgery at Dragon Vet Centre.

You can book your vis and pick up food, medications or pet supplies at either surgery if it’s more convenient.

The ‘otic canal’ (the outer ear tube) is designed to funnel noise down to and through the ear drum (tympanic membrane), which provides a physical barrier to bacteria and foreign material. Behind your ear drum is the middle ear,, an air-filled space called the tympanic cavity, and the inner ear, which contains the delicate hearing apparatus, as well as the vestibular system, which regulates your balance. Problems in any of these areas cause common ear complaints in dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents.

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One of the most common complaints is the ear infection (‘otitis externa’), which dogs are particularly prone to – some breeds more than others. Hairy ear flaps that flop down over the ear canal can predispose to moist , humid conditions in the ear canal, which bacteria and fungus particularly like. Dogs that like swimming can pick up infections and dogs with skin allergies are particularly prone to the skin of the ear canal getting itchy and infected. There are many drops and solutions that can soothe and fight ear infections, although the greatest challenge is convincing Fido or Felix to sit still long enough to correctly administer the medications! Sometimes we use long lasting preparations or ear wicks (sponges impregnated with antibiotics) to avoid daily treatment of difficult patients!

In young puppies, kittens and rabbits we sometimes see ear mites – tiny parasites that live in the ear canal causing an intense itching of the ears. Fortunately, they are easy to treat and much less rarely bother adult animals.

Not uncommonly, foreign materials can get trapped in the ear canal. Grass seeds are particularly problematic, as their barbed ends get caught in the hair around the ear, meaning they quickly work their way down the tube until resting painfully against the ear drum. Tumours or cancers can also occur in the ear canal. Cats are particularly prone to ear polyps, which grow low down in the ear canal and are often prone to getting infected – these can be quite challenging to remove.

If an ear drum ruptures or an infection damages the ear drum (tympanic membrane), an infection will spread to the tympanic cavity and cause a middle ear infection (otitis media). These can be much more difficult to cure and more aggressive treatment, such as repeated ear flushes, may be required.

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Common symptoms include holding an ear on one side, a foul smell or discharge coming from the ear canal, or excessive scratching or head shaking. If your pet is bothered by its ears, consult your vet for the most appropriate and, hopefully, easiest treatment to administer.

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Attending open days can be costly travel-wise and very time-consuming, so creating a shortlist of which u n i v e r s i t i e s y o u wo u l d l i k e to v i s i t i n order of preference (by whichever criteria you decide on) is important – don’t just attend those you find at the beginning of your search. Start by using the UCAS search tool (search.ucas.com) using subject titles – this will provide a l i st of a l l s i n g l e a n d j o i n t s u b j e c t courses that include your selected area(s) of study.

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Waste Waste n not ot a m moment oment This month’s column was inspired by Emilie Head (pictured) aged two years old. She discovered a fallen branch on the ground of our local park and felt so sad that it was b ro k e n , s h e j u s t h a d t o g e t d o w n and give it a hug.

After talking to mum – a reception teacher – we agreed that pre-school children do not need ‘stuff’ as much as they need ‘life’. For little Emilie, this was simply the space and time to simply ‘be’ in the park and to explore the fallen leaves on the ground – so brown and crunchy, and smelling of dirt... brilliant!

Ab branch ranch ccan an b become ecome a cclimbing limbing fframe rame o orr a p pony ony Once recovered from its traumatic experience, the branch swiftly became a climbing frame, a balance beam and a pony! Emilie then tried to lift it and discovered it was heavy, so she had to work really hard to try and move it at all. She discovered that the branches were covered in mosses, broken bark – which was rough to the touch – and yet more of those crunchy, autumn leaves. This was the first autumn Emilie was old enough to explore and discover.

LLearning earning n new ew w words ords and and e experiencing xperiencing n new ew ffeelings eelings During this interaction I observed her learning n ew w o r d s, experiencing new feelings and knowing that mum was close by to keep her safe. She could explore freely, losing herself in her own thoughts and really ‘diving in’ to the f u l l n e ss o f h e r s e n s e s – s i g h t s a n d sounds, touch and smell, all rounded off with an ice-cream for taste.

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make tough choices about childcare, but as I witnessed, rather than feeling full of guilt at making difficult decisions, it ’s important to make every moment count . Mum will f o r ev e r h a ve t h o s e g o r g e o u s memories of her daughter ’s first experience of the beauty of autumn, and she was also blessed to witness the first stirrings of her daughter ’s innate compassion for others – what a gift!

CCheck heck in in with with your your cchildren hildren This season, whatever your children’s ages, why not take a few moments to really check in with ‘what is happening right now ’? For me it is watching my 16 year old daughter working really hard towards her exams, being self motivated and committed to her

own progress – what a joy! For o t h e r s I k n ow i t i s s e e i n g t h e i r children bloom as they begin school, or leave for university and take those first steps towards independence.

Thus, my call to arms this season as we creep towards winter is waste not a moment, for they are all full of magic. As parents we are gifted the precious opportunity to learn from our own children, to be reminded of our own innocence and recapture o u r i n n a te e n t h u s i a s m fo r l i fe .

Together, in the quiet moments of adulthood, we can remember, reflect and be heart-warmed by the blessings we received as parents, no matter the bumps in the road.

Today, my teacher is little Emilie Head, aged two, who reminded us all what it is to be human and full of p o t e n t i a l , f u l l o f l o ve a n d f u l l o f promise.

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Farewell to a charismatic ‘Cheltonian’ ANDREAS Neophitou Savvides – simply known as ‘Andy’ to his family and friends – passed away just before midnight on 14th October 2016 as he finally succumbed to long-standing heart troubles.

Originally from Yaalusa (Gialousa) in Northern Cyprus, Andy was extremely proud to be a Greek Cypriot but in 1955, aged just 18, he decided to broaden his horizons and take an opportunity to live with his aunt in London and study law at university..

However, Andy couldn’t resist his vocational passion to be a barber, and started working in Bayswater at Westbourne Grove. Soon he was displaying his talent at Pinewood Studios where he spent t wo yea r s e n h a n c i n g t h e appearance of many stage and screen stars including Cliff Richard, John Robinson, Michael Holliday and Dirk Bogarde who became a personal friend. He also worked in the West End in Old Crompton Street, Soho.

Answering a call from an uncle for help at his Cambray Place b a r b e r s h o p, A n d y c a m e to Cheltenham in his early 20s and brought with him the new concept of ‘blow drying’ hair from the West End. During the 60s Cheltenham’s Odeon Cinema was a venue for many live artists – indeed, The Beatles topped the bill when performing in 1963. During this period Andy was able to renew some old acquaintances including Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones.

But it wasn’t nightlife and business activity that determined Cheltenham would become Andy’s long-term home. Outside a coffee shop in the town’s High Street he met Heather Ann Ross – soon to be the love of his life. Originally from Dovercourt, Essex, Ann moved to the area when her father took employment at Smiths Industries. The couple married at Toddington in 1960 and enjoyed 56 great years together.

They were blessed with three children – Tina, Helen and Andy ( t h e yo u n g e r ) – a n d d ote d o n t h e i r fo u r g ra n d c h i l d re n , Z a k , Harrison, Jamie & Alexis.

Eager to do his own thing, Andy opened his first salon at 6 Clarence Parade in 1966 where he had ‘half shares’ of a shop with a clock maker.

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ventured into ladies hairdressing, splitting the hop into two – ladies at the front and gents t the rear. However, in 1973 the popularity f the ‘gents’ side of the business dictated more space was required and the unisex airdressers reverted to a traditional barber hop. It was in 1981 that Andy bought the Bath Road premises and the business was anded over to son Andy in 1986. A number of refurbishments and developing skills have kept Andy’s & Co modern and in tune with current styles and practices – almost like starting to blow dry hair in the 60s!

Having freed themselves from the shackles of business, Andy and Ann decided to move to Cyprus and settled at Frenaros on the Greek side of the Famagusta District in the south east of the island. After a few years the pair were lured back to Cheltenham – the catalyst being the arrival of their first grandchild, Jamie – and here they stayed.

Andy Savvides senior was an incredibly proud man – proud of his Greek-Cypriot heritage, proud to be British and he took great pride in his work. Most of all he was proud of his beloved Ann and the family they created.

He may not have been born here, but Cheltenham has lost one of its great people – a real character of the community. Andy was supportive to all around him and, when appropriate, shared the knowledge – and sometimes gossip – gleaned from his numerous regular clients as they sat in the chair. What most people will remember is Andy‘s charm and humour, his ‘cheeky’ persona and grin, and his ability to light up your day with a single smile – full of Cypriot sunshine!

The final farewell to this honorary Cheltonian will take place on Monday 7th November 2016. A horse-drawn carriage will leave The Norwood just after 11.30am to take Andy down the Bath Road on his way to Cheltenham Crematorium for a 12 noon service.

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We may also find we have less energy, which is natural because this time of year is a time for slowing down and conserving energy like a n i m a l s fo r h i b e r n a t i o n . T h i s m a y lead to not going out so often, not of getting to sleep at night – though socialising as much, or exercising our hectic lifestyles and use of a r t i f i c i a l l i g h t i n g , i n c l u d i n g f ro m less.

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Do things you enjoy like meeting up with friends, being creative and p u r s u i n g h o b b i es. G et o u t s i d e a n d g e t s o m e f re s h a i r d u r i n g d ay l i g h t h o u r s – es p e c i a l l y i f t h e s u n i s shining , but on dull days too.

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Hattie’s popularity grows every time she performs – and she’s been busy.

Gigs and festivals across the UK and Europe in 2016 and this month she’s in t h e U S. H a t t i e r e t u r n s a t t h e e n d o f N o ve m b e r a n d w i l l b e l a u n c h i n g h e r C h r i s t m a s E P a t S t ro u d S u b s c r i p t i o n Rooms on 8th December (7pm) – and you could be there too. She will share the stage with Natalie Holmes, The Black Feathers and Asha McCarthy and, given the season, there will be plenty of mince pies and mulled wine on offer. Tickets (£12 advance, £14 door, £5 u-16s) available at subscriptionrooms.org.uk or 01453 760900.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, a d d r e s s a n d te l e p h o n e n u m b e r to ‘ H a t t i e B r i g g s ’ , T h e Lo c a l Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details stating ‘Hattie Briggs’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk . Closing date: Thursday 10th November 2016. The runner-up will receive a copy of Hattie’s ‘Young Runaway’ album.

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stocked charity shops. We love the Rowcroft Hospice Shop, which supports a great local charity. And when you are tired, what better than a hot chocolate, glass of wine or more delicious seafood and views over Tor Bay as you relax at family-run Breakwater Coffee Shop & Bistro.

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Our awesome LEGO® brick models form a wild adventure trail for kids to inspire them to build a better future for nature!

The trail consists of eleven individuallydesigned 1.5m LEGO brick animals, some inspired by real species at Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Included in normal admission. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Glos GL2 7BT. LEGO BRICK WORKSHOPS Perfect for LEGO® fans – young and old!

Take part in three exciting tasks and with just 20 participants in each class, there’s lots of one-to-one support from the course leader. £8.95. Sessions run on Saturday and Sunday during Term Time and daily during Half-Term (20th-28th October).

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The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ. atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome 6 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER GLOUCESTER FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Featuring the Lydbrook Band, Lilli Moore, Tyler Evans and Pandemonium. 5pm. GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way. Tickets £5 (under 16s free with an adult) from GL1 Leisure Centre & Tourist Information Centre.

LADIES OF SWING FT. THE HONEYBIRDS Revisit your favourite swing hits of the 1920s to 1950s in this lively, feel-good show starring close-harmony specialists The Honeybirds, including songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. 5pm. £16. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

8 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER DEAN CLOSE EARLY YEARS OPEN MORNING For ages 2-5 years. 9am-11am. For more details call 01242 258079, email squirrels@deanclose.org.uk or visit the website – www.deanclose.org.uk. Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham GL51 6QS. 1122 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY – BURLEY LAKES FIREWORKS NIGHT Disco roadshow, pig roast, small fun fair, burgers, chips and licensed bar at Burley Field Lakes, Leckhampton Lane, Cheltenham. Gates open and bonfire lit at 5.30pm. Kids Show at 7pm and Grand

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Finale at 8.30pm. Last admission 8.15pm.

Adults and children £4 in advance, £6 on the night. Tickets on sale at Burley Field Lakes Farm Shop, Le Paris Cafe (Warden Hill), Leckhampton Convenience Store and Bargain Booze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831 734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242 861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks or sparklers to be brought in.

TRENCHCOATS FOR GOALPOSTS Be transported in theatre, spoken word, live music and song to No Man’s Land in a moving and funny re-creation of the 1914 Christmas Truce. Inspired by local stories and memories, 2 brave Cheltenham Town FC players set off from Cheltenham for the front line. Performed by 9 of the county’s finest performers. In the Prince Michael Hall. 7.30pm. £12. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

ULTIMATE BOWIE David Bowie is widely regarded as one of the most influential innovators on the music scene in nearly five decades and his sudden death touched people all over the world. Ultimate Bowie pays tribute in a show that is visually stunning and vocally impressive. Enjoy hits such as Starman, Let’s Dance, China Girl and many more.

7.30pm. £17.50. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

12-19 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 12-19 CHARLTON KINGS ANNUAL TOY SALE At Charlton Kings Baptist Church. 9.15am to 4.15pm daily except Sunday. In aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice. If you have any toys to donate or sell, please ring 01242 522559. Please come along and support us.

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This musical comedy of errors features show-stoppers from Verdi’s Falstaff, the quickwitted wordplay of Beatrice a n d B e n e d i c t a n d w e l l - l ov e d songs, from ‘Schubert’ to ‘Kiss Me Kate’. All performed by a quartet of singers accompanied by a virtuosic pianist, in staged scenes of romance, comedy and drama.

Tickets cost just £16 (£14) and may be booked online at bacontheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01242 258002.

To enter our draw to win a pair of tickets, send your name, address and telephone number to ‘Shakespeare400’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court , Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details stating ‘Shakespeare400’ to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk .

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You and your family or friends could enjoy the Burley Lakes Fireworks Night for free by entering our draw. Spaces are limited, so we recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as possible (see above for details) – if you’re lucky enough to win our competition you’ll receive a full reffund on a maximum of five tickets.

To enter the draw simply send your name, address and telephone number to: Burley Fireworks, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL3 9QS. Alternatively, email your details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk – please state ‘Burley Fireworks’ in the subject line. Closing date: Monday 7th November 2016.

1188 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER MUSIC OFT HATH SUCH A CHARM OperaUpClose mark Shakespeare400 with a performance of songs, operatic arias and ensembles inspired by the Bard’s plays and poetry. Featureing show-stoppers from Verdi’s Falstaff,, the quick-witted wordplay of Beatrice and Benedict and well-loved songs, from Schubert to Kiss Me Kate.

7.30pm. £16 (£14). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

1199 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHARLTON KINGS CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT John Sanders’ ‘The Cotswolds’, John Rutter’s ‘Feel the Spirit’; conductor John Wright; with the Regency Sinfonia and St Edward’s School singers. 7.30pm. £15/ £10. Holy Apostles Church, London Road, GL52 6HW. 01451 822110/at the door.

CHELTENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY Cheltenham Choral Society will be performing the uplifting Vivaldi Gloria and Magnificat at Pittville Pump Room.

7.30pm. Tickets £15, under 13s £5 unreserved from Cheltenham Town Box Office 08445 762210. Email boxoffice@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk.

19 -20 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 19-20 REALLY WILD WEEKEND

Get up close to exotic animals from all over the world as we take you to see what lives in far flung habitats such as rainforests and deserts. Members £4.95.

Non members can buy a special day pass, which includes admission to a Really Wild session and a full day in the centre.

Limited places so book now to avoid disappointment. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT.

2266 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR Visit our Christmas Fair with activities for all – bouncy castle, crafts, BBQ, cakes, raffle and more. Find us on Facebook or visit www.lakesidechelt.co.uk/PTA .

2277 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR AT CHELTENHAM COLLEGE Wrap up Christmas before December at our exclusive Shopping Event. Over 70 stallholders offering an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of treasures and treats. 10am-4pm. Tickets £5, unders 16 free. Call 01242 265694 to book. In support of Sue Ryder. Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD. www.cheltonianassociation.com.

4 DECEMBER DECEMBER 5TH ANNUAL SANTA FUN RUN Kick start the festive season with lots of fun and fundraising for 2 great charities.

Dress code: Santa costumes/other festive attire. 3km or 1km. Medal for all who take part. Visit santafunrun.com to enter or donate. Fun for all the family – including the dog! 11am. Pittville Park , Cheltenham.

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DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER CHELTENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY Join in the singing with Cheltenham Choral Society for a Tapestry of Christmas Music.

At Pittville Pump Room. 7.30pm. With Aithrie and Prestbury St. Mary’ss Schools. In aid of Holst Museum. £10/£5 Town Hall Box Office 0844 576 2210.

8 DECEMBER DECEMBER CHRISTMAS HATS An evening with Gloucestershire singersongwriter Hattie Briggs featuring The Black Feathers, Natalie Holmes and Asha McCarthy. 7pm. Stroud Subscription Rooms.

Tickets £12 advance, £14 door, £5 u-16s.

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Dean as the Fairy Godparents. The classic rags to riches tale will be transformed into a breath-taking extravaganza with real Shetland ponies and jaw-dropping skating sequences. Various times. The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. atgtickets.com/venues/bristolhippodrome 1122 DECEMBER DECEMBER THE MENINGITIS NOW CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CONCERTT Start your festive season in the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral, with an evening of traditional carols and inspirational readings – a magical evening not to be missed.

7.30pm. Tickets from £5 available at meningitisnow.org or on 0345 120 4530.

117-23 7-23 DECEMBER DECEMBER SANTA’S COMING TO SLIMBRIDGE

Join us for breakfast then visit Santa in his magical grotto. Make a snowman biscuit, build an elf den, toast marshmallows, get creative making arts and crafts – and don’t forget to send a letter to the North Pole at our post office! Breakfast 9.30am-12noon.

Meet Santa 10am-1.15pm. For details and prices visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge. 01453 891900. WWT Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT. 118-22 8-22 JANUARY JANUARY SLEEPING BEAUTY Promenade Productions’ traditional family pantomime transports you to a fairy tale world with a beautiful princess, handsome prince, good fairies and one very nasty fairy. Great fun for all the family with lots of boos, laughs and audience participation.

7pm (2.30pm matinees – Sat and Sun).

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Remembrance The Parish Council is the proud custodian of our beautiful War Memorial, erected following the First World War and standing in Horsefair Street in front of St Mary ’s Church. In 2012, the names of the fallen from World War Two were added and the Parish Council received an Award from Cheltenham Civic Society for the sympathetic upgrade of the monument in 2009/10.

The family of Private William Joseph Hopkins, who was a member of the British Expeditionary Force in France and was killed j u s t a m o n t h a f te r t h e start of WW1, joined in a short ceremony to remember his sacrifice a n d v i ew t h e n e w i n s c r i p t i o n a f te r t h e 2015 Remembrance Day ceremony. Councillors have steadily researched records to try to find any Charlton Kings service men and women who have given their lives on active duty in the numerous conflicts since 1945.

Do you know of any person who was resident or born in Charlton Kings who should be included? Since 1945 there have been conflicts in Aden, Korea, Cyprus and the more recent events, but names from our parish have been difficult to find. Spaces have been allocated on the memorial for each decade, so please contact us if you know of any family member or friend who deserves to be included.

C h a r l to n K i n g s i n B l o o m v o l u n t e e r s m a i n t a i n t h e planting around the memorial and will be changing the b e d s f r o m s u m m e r to w i n t e r f l o we r s a t t h e e n d o f October ready for the Annual Service of Remembrance.

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Sunday 13th November 2016: • 9.30am: 9.30am: Groups such as Brownies, ATC and the British Legion gather at the Stanton Suite.

•9 .50am: Groups parade with councillors to the 9.50am: memorial • 10.00am: 10.00am: Ceremony begins

Dates of November public meetings Mondays in the Stanton Hall Finance & General Purposes: Wednesday 2nd at 7pm Planning: 7th and 21st at 6.30pm Community Development: 14th at 7.15pm Full Council: 28th at 7.30pm Clerk Clerk – Liz Liz D Dowie owie ((01242 01242 2 250087) 50087) Clerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov..uk

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H How ow tto o rrecycle ecycle yyour our b bras ras Working in the textile recycling industry and seeing the amount of great clothing going to waste, I take a ‘never buy new ’ stance when it comes to outerwear. With underwear, I’m not quite ready for second hand. I have around eight bras, but probably only wear three of them, and am a fan of the basic t-shirt bra in a practical colour.

Usually I bolster my collection after Christmas, using up a high street gift voucher on some new lingerie. What better way to start the New Year than with new knickers?

All A ll ttextiles extiles ccan an b be e rreused eused or or recycled recycled Good bras don’t come cheap!

Worldwide we spend billions on bras every year, hence why I wear my bras down to the wire. Old, broken bras used to get chucked in the bin when t h ey n o l o n g e r o f fe re d t h e s u p p o r t I n e e d e d . At t h e t i m e I t h o u g h t , w hy would someone want a worn out bra?

It has seen better days and surely can’t be reused or recycled… or can it?

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to find upcycling inspiration, and with a quick search plenty pops up on what to do with old bras! Make a ‘brall’ (bra ball) for your pet to play with simply by s t i t c h i n g t h e c u p s to g e t h e r ; transform your bra into a bandeau, sw i m to p o r b u s t i e r a n d m a k e underwear into outerwear; or even get inspired by the WI and use your old bra as a plant holder and make a ‘brasket’.

Recycle: Check with your local council if you are able to recycle textiles in your kerbside recycling box . If so, bras can go in there too! Make sure to place all textiles in a plastic bag so garments don’t get wet , in case it rains on recycling day.

Donate: Most charity shops accept used bras that are in good enough condition to be worn again. Even if bras don’t resell on the shop floor,, a textile recycler will purchase them along with a n y o t h e r u n s e l l a b l e d o n a t i o n s f ro m the shop. This means even an old bra can help fundraise for the charity ’s beneficiaries.

From the 5000 tonnes of textiles Bristol Textile Recyclers (BTR) diverts from landfill in the UK each year,, around 0.5% are bras – this equates to a staggering 320,000 bras per year that have been collected from charity shops and textile banks. BTR weighs the bras

and other textiles and pays the charity by the kilogram. At the factory, each bra’s reusability is checked by hand and they are then exported to developing nations in central Africa, along with other reusable textiles.

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We’ve come a long way since ancient Greece when it is thought women started wearing bras. Corsets came into fashion for wealthy women from the 16th century, with mass production of the modern bra starting in the 20th century. If you’re looking for a new bra, there are many brands out there that use sustainable, ethically sourced m a te r i a l s t h ro u g h o u t t h e d e s i g n a n d manufacturing process.

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The company also works with a large number of rugs from different manufacturers, meaning they are familiar with how each rug is designed and made. This k n o w l e d g e e n s u re s t h e y u s e t h e m o s t a p p r o p r i a t e process when cleaning each rug.

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Keep textiles soft – gingham, tweed and a faded floral instantly conjure up a cottage feel, but keep gingham to a minimum. A couple of cushions, a laundry basket lid, or even giant-check pillowcases will ensure you don’t go too over the top.

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It is true that one tends to hang on to r o s e s m o r e s o t h a n a n y o t h e r plant, and I know that I need to be much harder this winter and dig up two or three that, to be honest, have not pulled their weight for years.

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They are selling it under the banner of removing the need for tax returns and giving us all greater and easier access to our tax affairs. What they really mean is that they are going to access digitally all of our business records. We haven’t seen the detailed legislation yet and the devil is always in the detail. But let me share with you a few of the headline plans.

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You will be obliged to report your transactions to HMRC every quarter. No longer will you be given months after your year-end to prepare your figures. Now they are going to be reported in what HMRC describes as ‘real-time’.

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Quarterly reporting also means quarterly payment of your tax . They are saying it’s voluntary at the moment, but it’s only one step away from mandatory payment. And they will have details of your bank account so it would be easy for them to extract it direct . Great cash flow for the Treasury, but not for the businesses that are the life blood of the economy that feeds the Treasury.

It doesn’t affect just businesses. Anyone with rental properties will be subject to the same rules.

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Home Home safety safety advice advice The recent shift from British Summer Time back to Greenwich Mean Time usually brings with it a spike in the number of burglaries reported to Gloucestershire Constabulary. This is a pattern that we have seen over the last four years. We take reports of burglary very seriously in Cheltenham and have appointed a dedicated team to analyse patterns, review evidence collected and prosecute offenders. I would like to take this opportunity to provide some home safety advice to the community to deter burglars during the darker months of the year.

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Throughout October police have been distributing leaflets in ‘hotspot ’ areas to advise people about basic safety measures that they can take. My team will also carry out high-visibility patrols at key times to try and deter burglars.

There are some simple steps we can all take to keep our homes and most valuable possessions safe: • Firstly, keep doors and windows locked at night and any time you are away from home.

• Don’t leave keys in locks and don’t store them near to doors where they could be easily reached through a letter box .

• Make your house look like it is occupied using timer switches for lights and radios when you are out.

• Invest in suitable lighting for the exterior of your house and lock your side gate.

I would also like to encourage people to look out for the elderly and vulnerable neighbours in their area who may be less aware of home security and therefore may be more likely to be a victim of burglary.

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Police in Cheltenham have recently had some encouraging results with catching burglars. One suspect was recently locked up for a string of burglaries, with almost 100 stolen items seized from his home address and returned to the rightful owners.

Unfortunately, on a daily basis my officers encounter burglaries where stolen items have included treasured family photographs stored on an iPad, jewellery given to the victim by a loved one who has since passed away, and expensive bicycles that have been lovingly personalised by the victim.

Please take this opportunity to review your home security.

We have a small shop at Cheltenham Police Station that sells security items at low prices, a website that contains plenty of practical security advice and staff who are always willing to help, so please get in touch with us if you would like to know more.

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