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Spring is finally here and now is the time to get out in the countryside and enjoy the beautiful plants bursting into life. Steve Hawley talks us through identifying Wild Garlic in ‘Wild Food Foraging’, while Julia Smith’s ‘In the Garden’ article explains how we can enjoy the beautiful nodding heads of bluebells in our own gardens.

Woodland and garden birds also become more vocal at this time of year, and Jenny Stevens shares how you can identify their individual calls and voices in ‘Wildlife Matters’.

If your New Year ’s Resolutions haven’t quite gone according to plan, you may be looking to re-start your health and fitness regime now that spring has arrived.

Matt Wagstaff gives his advice on how to shop better to support your health in ‘Looking Good, Feeling Great’.

The Bird and Deer Park at Prinknash is hosting its annual Mad Hatter ’s Tea Party Event this month, with face painters, refreshments and lots of excting activities for little ones! Our What’s On section is packed full of Easter activities and other events for the whole family to enjoy, so get out and about this April and enjoy all that spring has to offer!

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W Whiskey hiskey SSour our The Whiskey Sour was first recorded in Jerry Thomas’ 1862 book ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, albeit being known for over a century prior. Back then, travel took forever, refrigeration was lacking and the concept of germs was unheard of. Sea travel was difficult – food and water would spoil over time, and water wasn’t considered safe due to the germs. Sailors suffered from scurvy, malnutrition and sea-sickness until an English bartender named Vice Admiral Edward Vernon mixed a few ingredients together to serve his crew.

Within their rations sailors had lemons and limes to prevent scurvy and liquor for something to drink . The liquor, watered down with lemon juice, brought about an early version of the Sour. When brought to shore, this concept became popular and developed to the sour cocktail we now know. Egg white was added at a later stage as a creamy, frothy element to help the cocktail go down smoother and make it look better. This is sometimes called a Boston Sour.

IIngredients: ngredients: 60ml bourbon; 30ml lemon juice; 15ml simple syrup; egg white (optional); ice; maraschino cherry and orange slice to garnish.

M ethod: Method: 1 Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake well then pour into a rocks glass over ice.

2 Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of orange.

3 If using the egg white, dry shake (no ice) vigorously in a shaker to get it white and foamy. Then add ice and the other ingredients.

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M ethod: Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan 140°C, gas mark 3) and line the base of a 22cm round tin with non-stick baking paper. Put the apricots in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat so they simmer gently for 20 minutes then turn off the heat and leave to cool for a little while.

2 To make the cake, beat the butter and sugar in a food processor for 5-7 minutes until light and pale. Break the eggs, beat them gently just to mix the yolks and whites and then add them gradually to the mix with the food

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processor on slow. Fold in the ground almonds, flour, cinnamon and the vanilla extract. Scrape into the lined tin and smooth the surface.

3 To make the crumble topping, blitz the flour with the butter to crumbs in a food processor (or rub them together using your fingertips). Tip the topping into a bowl, add the demerara sugar, oats and flaked almonds and mix lightly.. Next, add a few drops of water. Shake the bowl a little – or run a fork through the mixture – so t h a t s o m e o f t h e c r u m b s s t i c k to g e t h e r l i k e s m a l l pebbles. This will give a more interesting mix of textures.

4 Drain the apricots, then roughly chop them and scatter on top of the cake mixture in the tin, followed by the c r u m b l e t o p p i n g . F i n i s h by s p r i n k l i n g a p i n c h o f cinnamon and a little more demerara sugar on top of the crumble. Bake the cake for about an hour, checking for doneness with a skewer. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside. Dust with a little icing sugar and slice as required.

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D Detailed etailed iimaging maging o off iinternal nternal sstructures tructures A real CAT or CT scan is essentially a rotating x-ray machine that builds a 3D image of a patient using very clever computer software. CT stands for ‘Computered Tomography ’ and allows incredibly detailed imaging of internal structures. Although traditionally we tend to think of xrays as being mostly useful for looking at bones, with the clever use of contrast agents CT scans not only produce 3 D i m a g e s o f s k e l e t a l s t r u c t u r e s b u t c a n a l s o p r ov i d e details of the vascular system (arteries, heart , etc.) and softer tissues, and are often the best tool for highlighting i n te r n a l t u m o u r s a n d g r ow t h s . T h ey c a n b e i n c r e d i b l y u s ef u l w h e n p l a n n i n g surgical procedures, as CT scans make it possible to u s e 3 D p r i n t i n g to recreate a fracture or structural problem so surgery can be planned in advance. Special surgical repair plates can even be d e s i g n e d to t h e s p e c i f i c n e e d of a n i n d i v i d u a l patient.

In contrast, a traditional x-ray takes a 2D snapshot o f a b o n e o r a n a to m i c a l area and, because of overlying structures, it can sometimes be hard to determine the extent of an abnormality or even highlight it effectively. Digital radiography made the process of taking, processing and storing images much easier than conventional radiography, but CT imaging advances the diagnostic capabilities of what we can do for our pets to a whole new level.

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.

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This spectacular symphony is at its best this time of year, when our feathered friends are fighting to be heard over one another. The majority of t h e n o i s e i s m a d e u p of m a l e voices, and the reason they get up so early is that it’s the best time to warn other males away from their patch (and potential mates). The steadfast plan is to sing earlier and louder than the competition; find a female and build a nest , ready for breeding season.

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You can do this at home or find an event dedicated to the cause, usually headed up by an expert who’ll single out the great tits from the blue tits or the willow warblers from the chiffchaffs. Either way, expect to set yo u r a l a r m fo r a ro u n d 4 a m i f yo u want to catch the highlights.

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The ‘tea-cher, tea-cher’ is instantly least , the nuthatch’s distinctive recognisable as the garden regular, ‘TWEEP’s usually echo around great tit . While the ‘tsee, tsee, ch, branches before you catch sight of the churrrr ’ of a blue tit can be a little pastel blue-grey and orange-pink trickier to pull out straight away. For bodies, scooting skilfully up and down one of our smallest birds, the wren the trunks of trees.

Don’t miss the joys of the Dawn has a mighty powerful set of pipes, putting many a larger bird to shame Chorus this year, wherever you with its long and loud churrs and choose to celebrate them.

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Breaking down this routine can be the first step in creating healthier d i e t a r y h a b i t s, s to p p i n g t h e temptation to buy and consume unhealthy products that don’t do anything for your health and fitness goals. Follow some simple steps to get the most out of your shop, thereby increasing your health!

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Spring Spring kkey ey ttrends rends D Denim enim a and nd m more ore d denim enim The high street is awash with denim, which never seems to go out of style.

There are subtle differences though with these latest designs. Jackets are short and fitted, whilst jeans can be found with high waists, which are good for elongating the legs. Legs are o f t e n s l i m c u t s, b u t t h e re a re s t i l l s o m e f l a re s t o b e f o u n d . D r e s s e s , b l o u s e s a n d eve n h a n d b a g s a re starting to appear in denim.

Double denim used to be a ‘no no’, b u t s t y l i s t s a r e s a y i n g yo u a r e o n t r e n d i f yo u s p o r t d e n i m t o p a n d bottom nowadays. There are even multiple style waistcoats – long or short, sleeved or sleeveless. You will notice a lot of embroidery on many

items, some discreet and some very obvious. Beware a huge butterfly, w h i c h i n i t i a l l y m i g h t l o o k c u te a n d original, but can be less so after a few wears.

B Blazers lazers Blazers are back . Not necessarily the old, traditional style double-breasted blazer look , although there are some m o r e f i t te d v e r s i o n s o f t h a t s t y l e knocking about. Trendy blazers come in a variety of shapes and bold colours t h i s s p r i n g – s o m e a re ev e n m a d e with the popular cold shoulder look .

Evening glitter blazers make a bold statement , and others can be easily dressed up or down for the office with a nice shirt or for more casual wear on the weekends.

TTrouser rouser suits suits Trouser suits, just like the traditional blazer, are back but here they are far more relaxed in the way they fit – many look more like comfortable sportswear. Patterns and bold colours are once again popular,, especially tropical and animal prints. They can, of course, be worn as separates depending on the design and pattern, so not a bad item to invest in.

Wrap Wrap dresses dresses Always a favourite, wrap dresses are comfortable, stylish and easy to wear.

Just like the little black dress, a good wrap dress is an investment piece and is guaranteed to give you a good s h a p e. M o s t h i g h s t re e t s h o p s o f fe r a s u p e r b range of these dresses with some beautiful designs, and it’s easy to go from day to evening with a little extra j ew e l l e r y a n d s o m e ‘killer’ heels.

a n d t h e h i g h s t re e t h a s j u m p e d o n the Gucci bandwagon. There are just s o m a n y s t y l e s t o t e m p t yo u , f r o m simple flats in leather, canvas or suede, to high heeled mules and many dressy evening mules.

They’re tricky to wear with tights or stockings as you tend to slip in them, so sometimes it takes a while to get used to them. I suggest wearing them a ro u n d t h e h o u s e to g e t t h e f e e l o f them first. One word of caution – just like flip flops, they are hazardous to drive in. I often scratch the soles of my shoes before I wear them out to avoid slipping.

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Dyslexia Dyslexia aand nd iits ts eeffects ffects oonn llearning earning Are you concerned about your child’s progress at school? Or even a p a r t n e r w h o st i l l st r u g g l es w i t h reading and writing? You may have thought about dyslexia before but not known what to do about it.

Dyslexia affects five main areas of learning: reading, spelling, writing, concentration and memory. With reading, for example, there may be difficulty reading short words such as ‘one’, ‘any’, ‘know’, ‘why’, etc or a struggle breaking down words and sounding them out. They may skip or miss out words – begin by m a k i n g a n o t e a n d p ay c l o s e attention to their strengths as well as their weaknesses. For example, i f yo u r c h i l d h a s a s t ro n g imagination, they may enjoy using mnemonics to aid spelling.

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As you continue to support learning, there are many things to consider. Check out ‘The English Alphabetic Code’ to support the learning of sounds and letters.

Regular practice is needed in s p e l l i n g , u s i n g a l l m et h o d s of visualisation, breaking words down i n to s e g m e n t s , a n d u s i n g t h e i m a g i n a t i o n to s e e t h e u n u s u a l s h a p e s w i t h i n wo rd s . T h i s w i l l support memory and build confidence, and the younger you begin regular reading and spelling games, the less stressful this vital practice will become.

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memory, so embracing memory training techniques is invaluable.

Assure your child that everyone is d i f f e re n t a n d we u s u a l l y h ave n o idea what goes on in someone else’s head. They should not feel i n a d e q u a te b e c a u s e t h e y r e q u i r e d i f fe r e n t t o o l s i n o r d e r t o f e e l confident in communication.

A visual visual map map for for m memorising emorising llists ists o off iitems tems Creating a ‘memory story’ of crazy characters included in a list of information can provide the visual map for memorising lists of items.

For more complex information, a ‘memory palace’ can be utilised – using a known place (home for example) and setting the items to remember against common items in the home, from the front door t h ro u g h to t h e k i tc h e n . U s i n g familiar objects to anchor the new

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In summary, your child is perfect just as they are, and they will rely on you to reinforce this fact lovingly.

Remind them often that everyone i s d i f fe r e n t a n d t a k e s a d i f f e re n t path in life. Some of the world’s greatest minds were dyslexic so maybe, just maybe, this isn’t so m u c h o f a p ro b l e m a s a S U P E R look at P OW E R !

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W Writing riting a CV CV Translated from Latin and meaning ‘course of life’, a Curriculum Vitae, (abbreviated to CV, but also known as a personal resume), is a summary o f yo u r q u a l i f i c a t i o n s, s k i l l s, experience, interests and career o b j e c t i ve s . I t i s l i k e l y t o b e t h e means by which you first introduce yourself to a prospective employer.

Firstly, it needs to be clear and concise. It must also be tailored to the role you are applying for, so it m ay we l l b e t h a t y o u h a ve t o produce several slightly different versions to ensure your application covers the skills and qualifications required by the person specification in the job advert.

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work sector. This is the o p p o r t u n i t y to s h o w t h a t yo u u n d e r s t a n d the world of work and t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s fo r punctuality, application, wo r k i n g a s p a r t o f a team, completing assigned tasks and a whole raft of the person specification, and any other positives. o t h e r s t h a t yo u t h i n k t h a t a re relevant . Be specific – rather than B Briefly riefly d describe escribe y your our saying ‘I have good communication ccareer areer a aims ims skills’, give examples such as having You don’t need to put ‘CV of …’ at written for a school newspaper or the top of your document , but do newsletter, speaking at an assembly, include it in the file name of the making presentations or examples electronic version(s) you create. The from experience. d o c u m e n t s h o u l d s t a r t w i t h yo u r IIllustrate llustrate y your our adaptability adaptability name, full address, a contact and nd u usefulness sefulness iin naw work ork te l e p h o n e n u m b e r a n d e - m a i l a environment e nvironment address.

Next , have a short Personal After that, list work experience and Summary in which you describe your describe activities you have done qualifications, skills, attributes and that are relevant to the job you are career aims in a couple of sentences. applying for, or which otherwise After that , list your main illustrate your adaptability and achievements, both in and out of usefulness in a work environment. s c h o o l . T h i s m i g h t i n c l u d e wo r k List all of your qualifications, with experience, non-academic awards the highest level first, along with the and participation in sport. re s u l t s . I f yo u a r e s t i l l s t u d y i n g fo r Then focus on the skills required in qualifications, make sure this is clear.

Wr i te a s h o r t s e c t i o n o n yo u r p e r s o n a l i n te r e s t s , f o c u s i n g o n h o b b i es s u c h a s s p o r t , m u s i c , practical skills and relevant activities.

If any of these have resulted in an award, mention that here.

F i n i s h o f f by p ro v i d i n g t h e n a m e and contact details of two people who can provide a reference (normally the head of year at school, y o u r t u to r o r s o m e o n e w h o y o u have worked for if you’ve had a partt i m e j o b ) . R e m e m b e r to a s k t h e p e r s o n f i r s t t h o u g h to e n s u re t h ey are willing to provide a reference.

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You might wonder why decluttering is a green issue. Well, if everyone in the world lived like we do in the UK , we’d need three planets. A part of that difference comes from the sheer amount of products we buy, which all contain natural resources (like oil, p l a n t s, wo o d o r m e t a l s ) a n d h av e contributed to climate change and o t h e r e n v i ro n m e n t a l p ro b l e m s through their production, packaging and transport . And while stuff is s i t t i n g t h e re u n u s e d , n o b o d y i s benefiting – it’s a lose lose.

The point of decluttering is not just to achieve a more spacious, airy and pleasant home, it ’s to unlock the potential in all those unloved things.

I t a l s o p re ve n t s wasteful duplicate p u rc h a s e s . H ow m a n y t i m e s h av e you unearthed a f o r g o t te n i te m i d e n t i c a l to o n e you recently bought? So here are my boxes nearby – for ‘resell/charity shop’, ‘keep’, ‘mend’ and ‘chuck’ (by top tips for your April clear out. which I mean, recycle). If it ’s a 1 1.. D Decide ecide tthe he sscale cale o off tthe he wrench to get rid of some things, add o operation peration a n o t h e r o n e – ‘ re v i e w ’ . A f te r o n e If you’re like me, you’ll suddenly get month, go and check that box – a zeal for decluttering and start anything you’ve forgotten about, get tackling several rooms at once, rid of. Someone else will love it more. skimming off the easy things then 3 3.. Don’t Don’t b buy uy m more! ore! m ov i n g o n w h e n t h e d e c i s i o n s g e t Too many attempts to clear stuff start tough, leaving a trail of destruction with buying more stuff! By all means everywhere you go. Stop! Decide on get some new hangers or drawer one area – be it a shelf, a wardrobe or a whole room – and don’t stray dividers or even furniture if that will outside that area until everything is help you – but only after you’ve sifted through everything and know exactly looking spick and span. what you need.

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Then pick up fresh soapy water from the wash bucket.

You will soon build up a pattern. This method reduces the mud you drag b a c k o n to t h e c a r a n d e n s u r e s harmful grit stays in the rinse bucket.

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The difference; normal wax is based on natural products, will last a few weeks and burns off easier in the sun, whereas a synthetic sealant will last for a few months and will not burn off so quickly, it’s slightly harder to apply and will feel a bit sticky. Both of these waxes offer a sacrificial layer that p ro te c t s t h e f i n i s h y o u h av e s p e n t ages gaining with the wash and p o l i s h , a n d a l s o f i l l s i n a ny f i n e scratches.

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St Faith’s – 01242 240240

“We are not worthy to live in a Society taaking everything and giiving nothing.”

Lilian M Faithfull, 1907 We have been caring for the elderly since 1946 and true to our Founder, Lilian Faithfull, we continue to follow the ethos of the Charity – to help and care fo or our residents and families.

We are different. We are a Registered Charity and that means we provide not just care fo or the elderly, we provide ‘Lilian Faithfull Care’.

What does ‘Lilian Faithfull Care’ mean?

It means taking pride in looking after those who have already given so much. We never forget that the senior members of our society worked so hard to create our modern life and ways.

It means dignity. Showing respect and adopting a person centred approach to every single resident that lives with us.

It means having plenty of fully trained staff on duty. Providing support and putting up the wages of those carrying out one of the most important jobs in society.

It means providing food that is not only nutritional, but also of excellent quality and food that we would want to eat ourselves.

It means putting care before profit. As a charity we own our homes and are able to run them diffeerently to commercial operators.

It means being governed by Trustees not shareholders.

It means providing a safe, stable and secure home, a home for life.

Lilian Faithfull – in care for the right reasons, not for profit.

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If heights aren’t your thing, the popular Zeiss Planetarium is nearby.

Other great family entertainments near central Vienna include the Haus des Meeres (Aqua Terra Zoo), the food and vintage stalls of the Naschmarkt, and the Schönbrunn Palace – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

All this exploring is sure to build your appetite, and Vienna has a great range of places to eat at every price. The city can be pricy, and there are tourist traps, but be reassured that at the time of writing, TripAdvisor’s top rated restaurant was the ‘one -€’ Schactelwirt on Jugendgasse 5. As we always say, TripAdvisor is your friend and rarely disappoints.

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Whether you overdose on history, see the famous dancing Lippizaner horses (book very early!) or join café society in the footsteps of famous Viennese such as Johan Strauss and Sigmund Freud, we’re sure you’ll have a (‘Mozart’) ball!

As you board your train, return to your car or catch the hydrofoil back to Bratislava, we’re sure you’ll already be planning a longer visit – we did!

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1 APRIL APRIL ROTARY CONCERT AT TEWKESBURY ABBEY Featuring Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, Gloucestershire Youth Wind Band and Gloucestershire Youth Choir. 7.30pm.

Adults £10, under 16s £5. Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ. 01452 330300.

11-2 -2 APRIL APRIL ORCHARD STREET FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Lovers of fine food and unique artisan products are in for a treat at the Orchard Street Food and Craft Market. The popular monthly markets will be taking place until November, showcasing the finest food and drink local producers have to offer. Sat 10am- 6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way GL1 5SF. 01452 338933.

2 APRIL APRIL BENJAMIN BAKER

Benjamin Baker is one of the country’s best up-and-coming young violinists, a member of the Young Classical Artists Trust and a winner of numerous prizes and awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him perform Bach’s masterpiece for unaccompanied violin! 7.30pm. £15 (students/children £8). The Bacon Theatre, The Prince Michael Hall, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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3-8 3-8 APRIL APRIL DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Come and see the wonderful display of spring flowering plants at the Cheltenham Horticultural Society’s 75th annual spring show. There will be stalls selling crafts and plants, many of which are not available in garden centres and supermarkets.

Refreshments available. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE. cheltenhamhorticultural.co.uk 33-4 -4 APRIL APRIL OUTSIDE THE BOX Liz is a performer, celebrant and award winning burial ground owner. Her unique insight into the ‘business of dying’ has created a highly original and beautifully cathartic show, combining mercurial tales and miraculous truths, collected over the years from life’s ‘finishing line’. Funny, wise and taboo busting. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk.

The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

In 1961, emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons. For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk. The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

6 APRIL APRIL NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: TWELFTH NIGHT A joyous new production with Tamsin Greig as a transformed Malvolia, in a twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

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Classes are small, which means every child is given attention and allowed to realise their potential at their own pace.

The teachers all have performing arts experience and are there to lead and support youngsters as they conquer fears and rise to new challenges.

There is a real buzz in the air at Stagecoach Performing Arts Cheltenham!

Everyone is very excited about our move to our new venue – The National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU. Our exciting Easter Holiday Workshop, ru n n i n g fro m 1 8 th -2 1 s t Ap ri l , w i l l p ro vi d e a perfect launch pad – and there are a few spaces remaining! This sets us ready for summer term, which commences on Saturday 22nd April.

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“Every child has all kinds of abilities and capabilities, but unless they explore them, experiment and learn to express themselves, they may never realise the talents within them.”

Stagecoach sets out to inspire children to unleash their potential, teaching the performing arts and so much more. It’s about taking on a challenge and being unafraid to express yourself, having the courage to be yourself and let other people know it, being creative and expressive, and building life-long

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Sharon has a passion for the arts and has a fantastic team of experienced, qualified teachers at her school. This term we have loved performing ‘Hairspray’ as our end of term show, and we cannot wait to commence rehearsals as we take to the stage with ‘Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ as part of the professional production in June.

Classes run during school term time, with the summer term running from 22nd April until 8th July 2017.

To find out more about the two week trial, call Sharon on 01242 252415 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/cheltenham

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Angus J a c ks o n d i re c t s Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control.

Although Caesar returns from war all-conquering, mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power.

Tickets cost just £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50) 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 ‘Julius Caesar’, The Local Answer, Unit I Churchill Industrial Estate, C h u r c h i l l R o a d , L e c k h a m p t o n , C h e l te n h a m , G L 5 3 7 E G .

Alternatively, enter via email by sending your details to competitions@thelocalanswer.co.uk stating ‘Julius Caesar’. Closing date: Monday 10th April 2017.

7 APRIL APRIL THE BEACH BOYSS STORY

The fabulous five-piece Beach Boys Band reproduce the trademark orchestral arrangements and intricate vocals of America’s greatest pop group live on stage. Ride the wave of adrenaline and nostalgia from surf to sun and from hit to hit, including ‘God Only Knows’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’, ‘Fun Fun Fun’ and more. 7.30pm. £17 (£15). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

8-9 8-9 APRIL APRIL SHIPTON QUILTERS EXHIBITION Rendcomb College, Rendcomb, Cirencester GL7 7HA . Saturday 8th 10am-5pm, Sunday 9th 10am-4pm. Entry £4, U16s free. Quilt displays, demonstrations, traders, sales table, raffle. Refreshments and parking available. Shiptonquiltgroup@gmail.com

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8-23 8-23 APRIL APRIL DUSTY’S GIANT DUCK HUNT A group of GIANT ducks will be landing at Slimbridge this Easter holidays – can your family find them all? Pick up an activity sheet on arrival then set off on a fun hunt which takes you all round the grounds.

Included in admission price. WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, GL2 7BT. 01453 891900.

THE BIG BATSFORD CHICKEN HUNT!

You may have heard of an Easter Egg hunt – now find the chickens that laid them! Simply mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child (plus entrance fee). All children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book , just turn up and enjoy! Batsford Arboretum, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AD. EGGCELLENT EASTER ADVENTURE AT GLOUCESTER CATHEDR RA AL Do you know what happened on the very first Easter Day? Explore this amazing building with your friends and family to

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find the answer. The Easter Trail can be collected from a Cathedral Welcomer and is absolutely FREE to enjoy. When you’ve completed the trail visit the shop and claim a tiny egg!. Gloucester Cathedral, College Green GL1 2LX. 01452 768928.

EASTER TRAIL

Come to Over Farm during the Easter holidays to take part in our children’s Easter trail – fun for all the family! The trail will take you on a short walk around the farm so look out for our friendly animals and don’t forget your wellies!

Over Farm Market, Over, Gloucester GL2 8DB. 01452 341510.

110-17 0 -17 APRIL APRIL EASTER EGG HUNT Come and search for eggs all over our magical woods at Puzzlewood. High up the trees or perhaps down in our mossy gulleys. Find them all and complete the puzzle to win a small prize. No need to book just come along. Puzzlewood, PerryGrove Road, Coleford GL16 8QB. 01594 833187.

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1166 APRIL APRIL MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

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Come and join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party event at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park this Easter! The main marquee will be open all day. Barbecue food, face painting and the activities tent are included in the price on this ‘Mad Day’. Children in fancy dress costumes will be admitted for half price!

The Bird and Deer Park , Prinknash, Cranham GL4 8EX. www.thebirdpark.com.

01452 812727.

ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR Pick up a bargain while browsing stalls with antiques, vintage, memorabilia and collectables. Live music, crafts and great food and drink. Free Parking. Free Entry.

Taurus Crafts, The Old Park Park , Lydney GL15 6BU. 01594 844841.

aboard at either Cheltenham Racecourse or Toddington Station for this ‘eggsellent’ event which will be taking place at Winchcombe Station. Meet the Easter Bunny, take part in lots of fun Easter activities and win prizes. For full details visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.

2211 APRIL APRIL ALICE IN WONDERLAND

The rumours are true! Jousting returns to Sudeley this Easter Sunday! The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances. Watch and cheer as your favourite knights take on the joust of their lives! A magical blend of theatre and horsemanship! 10am. Included in admission price. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 01242 604244.

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Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Delightful entertainment for all ages. From £17. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

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Allotments Allotments The Parish Council offers tenancies on 245 allotments that in total cover an area bigger than four Wembley pitches!

Managing an allotment is a year-round pleasure and now is the time to prepare the ground and sow your vegetables and flowers for this season. We still have a few opportunities to take on an allotment this year, especially at our Ryeworth and Haver sites, so if you have often thought what a great idea it would be, contact the office today. In three months’ time you could be the ‘Best New Tenant’ of 2017 on your site, in our annual allotments competition. This is judged in July by an independent panel of gardening experts and winners enjoy a great awards evening in the Stanton Hall in September.

The cost of a Charlton Kings allotment is very reasonable and an ‘average’ plot of 100m² would cost you just £35, including the water charge.

We are also planning this year to develop some ‘Easy Access’ raised bed plots on a paved surface at Sappercombe, for people who need to garden at waistlevel or for those of us who can get down to plant and weed, but can’t get up again! If you might be interested, we would be really grateful to hear from you.

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OVER FARM HENRY’S EASTER ADVENTURE Including:

Easter Activities Tractor Rides Quad Train Food & Drink Open: SAT 8th to MON 17th April

Some of England’s Biggest and Best Bouncy Castles and Inflatables

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The growing season is well underway in our gardens and now is the time to ensure that hedges and trees on our borders with pavements and paths are cut back to our boundaries and don’t cause a problem or safety issue to others. Thank you.

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2222 APRIL APRIL HANSEL AND GRETEL

Two children go on a journey of bravery and discovery to an enchanted forest, where all is not quite as it seems... Will Hansel and Gretel be able to use their wisdom, love for their family and, above all, courage, to fend off the Wicked Witch and find their way home? Will the Gingerbread Man get lost in the house made of sugar, spice and all things nice?

From £7.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074.

2233 APRIL APRIL FOREST ACTIVITIES FESTIVAL A wealth of indoor and outdoor pursuits to try, live music from local musicians, a selection of food and drink from the region’s best producers and a fun dog show. 10am-5pm. Adults £5, under 18s £2, under 5s free. The Speech House Hotel Grounds, Speech House Road, Near Coleford, GL16 7EL .

26 APRIL APRIL 26 RSC LIVE: JULIUS CAESER Season Director Angus Jackson steers the thrilling action in Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

2266 APRIL APRIL – 1 M MAY AY CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Jazz Festival’s party atmosphere takes over Cheltenham’s picturesque Montpellier Gardens, as the town fills with music.

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227-30 7-30 APRIL APRIL SPRING GR RA AND SALE Come to the exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee with quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There is also a food hall. For more information including opening times and ticket purchasing, visit www.ukgrandsales.co.uk. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. 29 29 APRIL APRIL THE PINK FLOYD SHOW Darkside, the tribute to Pink Floyd, returns in its twelfth year of touring to take you on a journey through the huge back catalogue of iconic psychedelic and progressive rock music under the show title of Any Colour You Like. With tracks from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals, the show will be performed with passion and empathy, complete with a spectacular laser light show and projected images to capture the essence of Floyd at their best. 7.30pm. £18 (£16). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

TREEMENDOUS TREES During this course with Jackie Garner you can take inspiration from the special exhibition of paintings of trees on display in the Nature In Art grounds. Members £84, non-members £110. For more details visit natureinart.org.uk. 01452 731422.

MAY AY 2299 APRIL APRIL – 1 M ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, CHURCHDOWN 10.30am–5.30pm. There will be Floral Displays by the St Bartholomew’s and St Andrew’s flower arrangers. Light refreshment, art work displays, plant sale, car parking available. 28th April 6.30 8.30pm pre-view ticketed evening (£5) with cheese and wine. Tickets from St Andrew’s Church office.

3300 APRIL APRIL WILD BOAR FESTIVAL

A celebration of one aspect that makes the Forest of Dean unique. The aim is to “Celebrate & Educate”! The day includes a Wild Boar Treasure Hunt, a cooking demonstration, food and drink talks, market stalls and much more! £5pp or £20 for family ticket (up to 3 children).

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David Oyelowo stars in the colourful true story of a Phiona Mutesi, born and raised in Katwe (a slum) in rural Uganda. She is instilled with the confidence and determination to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion with the support of her community. A heart-felt and intelligent tale with beautiful cinematography and a stark look at slum life in Uganda. 7.45pm. £8 (£7).

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2-14 2-14 MAY MAY CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS The Festival returns with two weeks of performances by children and adults in music, dance and drama. Tickets £3 per day – purchase from Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office. For more details visit cheltenhamfestivalofperformingarts.co.uk 4 MAY MAY COCKTAIL AND CCA ASINO NIGHT Dress up in your finest party attire and bring your friends to a Casino Royale themed evening where you can have a go at the roulette and blackjack tables. You’ll be given a voucher to get you started and whoever ends the night with the most fun money is awarded a bottle of bubbly!

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6 MAY MAY FABRIC PRINTING Learn how to carve your own Pop Art themed stamps using Lino, which can be used to print repeated patterns onto fabric. Each student will be given a Tote bag and plenty of scrap fabric to practice on during the class. All inks and materials are provided in the cost of the workshop.

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12 12 MAY MAY GOTHERINGTON SINGERS AND FRIENDS 7.30pm. Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Come and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song at our 50th Anniversary Gala Concert.

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113-14 3-14 MAY MAY COTSWOLDS BRICKS & TRAINS WEEKEND A LEGO® exhibition is coming to the GWSR at Toddington. Be enthralled by the expertise of Southern Lego Train Club’s members, who are providing the displays.

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The birds and deer are all quite used to seeing Alice and her friends around the park on these event days so be sure to look out for them and take some photos! The ticket price includes admission to the Park, use of the Mad Hatter’s Marquee and activities tent, and face painting.

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• If your vehicle locks or diagnostics can be accessed using a mobile phone application, please ensure that you use a pin or password to lock the phone.

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There were, however, a couple of interesting sub-plots.

It’s really difficult at present for the Chancellor to plan for the next few years. He knows he needs to address the country ’s deficit – estimated at a staggering £130,000 per household – but he has no idea what the financial impact of triggering Article 50 and the UK subsequently leaving the EU will be. How can he? He has no idea as to what the terms of our exit will be as there have been no serious negotiations.

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But it’s perhaps a couple of the consultations that are already in motion on which the greater focus will be in the coming months. Labelled ‘the death of the tax return’ by former Chancellor, George Osborne, a couple of years ago, the introduction of ‘Making Tax Digital’ in April 2018 is set to be the biggest change to our taxation system in a generation – certainly since the introduction of selfassessment in 1997. There will be a lot more to bring you on this subject in the coming months.

Most people in my profession, including me, are concerned that it is being rushed through by the Treasury, b u t , i n t h e m a i n , M r H a m m o n d i s n o t b a c k i n g d ow n .

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It may not have been much of a Budget , but there’s plenty going on in the tax world!

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