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Are you a budding musician? Gloucestershire Music has something for everyone – from orchestras to jazz bands, beginners to advanced players. Check out the opportunities and events available across the county on the centre pages.

Join Al Hidden as he explores the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Read about the mesmerising kaleidoscope of agricultural lowlands, the jaw-dropping views of Mount Oakan, and the rainbow-coloured flower fields in this month’s ‘Holidays & Travel’ feature.

If you’d prefer to admire flowers a little closer to home, read Jenny Stevens’ ‘Wildlife Matters’ article about the woodland wildflowers popping up throughout the spring.

Choosing to extend your family by taking on a pet can be a big decision. How much will it cost? How much care and attention will it need? How much space will it require in the house? Oliver Wilkinson addresses these questions in ‘Pet Care’ in order to help you choose the right pet for you and your family.

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TTom om Collins Collins The Tom Collins recipe was first recorded in the book ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, which was written by Jerry Thomas and published in 1876. There is an amusing story surrounding the cocktail named ‘The Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874’, which was used as a prank for months, fooling many people.

According to the story, Tom Collins was a loud, boisterous m a n w h o f re q u e n t e d t ave r n s a n d b a d - m o u t h e d a l m o s t everyone he met – and even those he hadn’t. However, those who fell victim to his wrath had good friends who would inform them immediately of the profanity directed at them. The victim would then be encouraged to find Collins and confront him. But in searching for Tom Collins at the tavern he was rumoured to be in, he was nowhere to be seen, as Tom Collins didn’t exist! Finally, seeking revenge, the victim would ask the barman for a Tom Collins and receive the sour cocktail instead.

While this is highly unlikely to be true, it makes a great tale and one can imagine it would’ve been great fun to trick friends with!

Ingredients: Ingredients: 50ml gin; 25ml lemon juice; 10ml sugar syrup; splash soda water; few slices of lemon; maraschino cherry (optional).

M ethod: Method: 1 Fill a tall glass with ice.

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Method: Method: 1 Put the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and lemon in a blender with 1tsp salt and 2tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth. Put the lamb in a large roasting tin and tip the marinade over the top. Massage all over the lamb and leave for 24 hours in the fridge.

2 Remove the lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.

Heat oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas mark 3). Sprinkle the onions around the lamb, then pour over the pomegranate juice. Cover the lamb with foil and cook for 4 hours.

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4 Pour the marinade glaze over the lamb and onions and return uncovered to the oven for approximately 30 minutes, until the glaze is bubbling and starting to char, and the lamb is tender. Shred the lamb and serve with the sticky onions and a handful of pomegranate seeds.

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CChoosing hoosing tthe he rright ight p pet et ffor or yyou ou In a recent PDSA report , I read a worrying statistic that 1 in 4 pets were acquired with no research undertaken into their needs or demands. Other findings included that 2/3 pet owners were unaware of a pet ’s basic welfare requirements, and only one in twenty sought advice from a veterinary professional ahead of taking on a pet. So, here is my take on the various merits of common pet types.

Dogs: D o g s : L i k e l y to b e t h e m o s t l a b o u r i n te n s i ve s m a l l p e t option, dogs require daily exercise, grooming of variable intensity, and lots of interaction and training. They are also the most expensive – the PDSA estimates the lifetime cost of owning a dog is £20,000 - £30,000. A large back garden is not an adequate exercise regime. Most dogs, regardless of their size, require at least an hour of walking or, better still, ‘off-the-lead’ exercise a day. Long-haired dogs require g ro o m i n g , b r u s h i n g , c u t t i n g o r ‘ s t r i p p i n g ’ t o k e e p t h e i r coats in good order. Dogs make ideal pets for people who have the time, money and commitment to look after a highly interactive and affectionate companion.

Cats: Cats: Cats take away some outdoor time commitments of owning a pet, but still require lots of social interaction and have an estimated lifetime cost of £17,000 -£24,000.

Different cat breeds have different personality traits.

Burmese and Tonkinese are particularly affectionate, while Siamese and Orientals are notably ‘chatty’ and enjoy a nice lap to sit in. Bengals are strikingly handsome and acrobatic, and British shorthairs and Persians are famously lazy!

Rabbits Rabbits and and Guinea Guinea P Pigs: igs: Less labour intensive again, a rabbit can still cost up to £15,000 over its lifetime. They’re better pets for younger families and enjoy a moderate amount of handling – rabbits more than guinea pigs. They are social creatures and best kept in multiples – they suffer b o re d o m a n d l o n e l i n e ss i f k e p t o n t h e i r ow n .

Understanding dietary requirements is very important with rabbits, as they are very often fed incorrectly.

Rodents: Rodents: Mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils are not as popular as they once were, but still have many attractive traits. Rats are particularly intelligent and sociable, and despite a tainted reputation, they make excellent pets.

Gerbils are usually quite handleable, more so than hamsters who can be a bit nippy. Hamsters can be more active at night time and Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures, whereas other rodents tend to prefer and benefit from company..

Discussing different dog breeds is a book in itself, and other commonly kept pets I haven’t mentioned include ferrets, fish, reptiles and birds, all with very different requirements.

Don’t be shy about contacting your local vet to ask which pet or breed they recommend. And please don’t be fooled into choosing a pet on a whim or based on how it looks.

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Getting out and about in early spring can be so rewarding, never more-so than when we explore local woodland and take in the delights of light-dappled floors and stretches of plucky colour along paths.

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Wonderful representations of thriving populations of both native species can be seen in the county – a shining example of how we can all help to save nature, whether we’re actively getting our hands dirty or supporting conservation through membership and donations.

O n e wo o d l a n d p l a n t t h a t i s abundant in our county is usually smelt before it is seen. For lovers of garlic, walking into a wood scented with their favourite allium is nothing short of heaven. Swathes of plump green clumps and crowns of delicate white flowers can mean only one thing – wild garlic (or ramsons) for dinner. The leaves of the plant add a s u b t l e f l av o u r to d i s h e s a n d c a n b e fo u n d i n m o s t d a m p wo o d l a n d s i n s p r i n g – b u t m a k e s u r e yo u k n o w Wonderful W onderful sspectacles pectacles tthat hat what you’re foraging. If in doubt, don’t we we sshould hould m make ake tthe he e effort ffort pick .

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Both of these flowers have suffered from habitat loss and are at risk from hy b r i d i s at i o n . T h e S p a n i s h b l u e b e l l encroaches on the native common bluebell and wild daffodils declined in l a rg e n u m b e r s t h ro u g h t h e 1 9 t h century, with the disappearance of m a n y o f o u r wo o d l a n d s a n d meadows – as well as the risk of hybridisation from garden varieties.

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Easily recognisable from its white or purple streaked petals, yellow centre and thin red stem. This is another of our native species that it’s important we take care of. Its seeds are largely infertile, so it spreads via the growth of roots. However, this is so slow that it can take many years to cover even a small distance.

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Veterinary Surgeons Catherine and Gina are on hand to provide care and attention to your beloved pets for both preventative vaccinations, as well as when they are poorly to diagnose their illness and offer treatments to aid them back to health.

T h e v e t s a re s u p p o r t e d b y b o t h Registered Veterinary Nurses and Animal Nurses to assist in the care of the patients and welcoming visitors to the clinic.

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Some of you may recognise Jo Lewis who worked at the practice over 10 years ago, and has been working with Folly Gardens for over six years. Jo has returned to MacDonald Vets to share her knowledge and experience with the current MacDonald Veterinary Clinic team.

Having Folly Gardens as a sister practice to MacDonald Vets means the Cheltenham team can now offer a wider diversity of services to the a n i m a l s o f Le c k h a m p t o n a n d surrounding areas. For example, we are now able to offer nurse clinics, a brand new in-house laboratory to run i m m e d i a te b l o o d te s t s, a s we l l a s keyhole neutering of pets.

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P o o r p o s t u r e i s k n ow n a s a m a i n contributor to a variety of physical and psychological problems including neck pain, headaches and increased s t re ss . G o n e a re t h e d ay s w h e re correcting posture was just a case of ‘straightening your back’ and ‘pulling yo u r s h o u l d e r s b a c k ’ – a t t e m p t i n g t h e s e t wo p ro m p t s c a n a c t u a l l y increase muscle tension.

Our bodies generally adapt to a position we most often hold them in.

S i t t i n g p o o r l y i s k n o w n t o s h o r te n certain muscles such as the hipflexors and frontal neck muscles, especially when at a computer. Other muscles become weak , such as the glutes and abdominals.

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• Core Core sstability tability aand nd sstrengthening: trengthening: Along with stretching, strengthening certain muscles is key in keeping a good posture. Often muscles become lengthened, which reduces their ability to stabilise. This is often seen in forward head posture where the m u s c l es at t h e b a c k of t h e n e c k elongate and weaken, and therefore do not stabilise the head. This is also similar within the core muscles – when weakened, they lose the ability to s t a b i l i s e t h e t r u n k a n d p e l v i s .

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Can avocados get any better? Yes they can! Avocado isn’t just good for your diet.

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Raincoats Raincoats All types of trench coats w i l l b e f i l l i n g t h e s h o p s, with a superb choice of vibrant colours. Gone is the s t a n d a rd beige raincoat. With styles from s h o r t to p p e r s t o f u l l l e n g t h d e s i g n s, m a n y we l l b e l ow the knee, there is certainly s o m e t h i n g fo r e ve r yo n e and in every price range.

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Cold Cold Shoulder Shoulder N o t t h e s o r t yo u give someone, b u t t h e cu t o u t variety. This style slipped in quietly but is going down a storm, as wo m e n l i k e to h av e t h e o p t i o n to cover certain areas of their arms t h ey f e e l l e ss confident about .

Many of us like to show our shoulders, a n d t h i s st y l e d o es j u st t h at . I t i s a l s o being seen for next season as well in fabrics from wool to floaty s u m m e r m a te r i a l s , s o a g o o d investment fashion-wise.

Many dresses are following suit, so i f y o u p r e fe r a d re s s y o u w i l l b e spoilt for choice. One shoulder dresses from daytime to night-time are featuring on all the catwalks – it seems the shoulder is the body part to accentuate if you want to be bang on trend!

waistline, so invest in a belt that will work with more than just one piece.

Belts are available in all colours and sizes, and glitzy buckles can jazz up the plainest ensemble and are very eye catching.

A belt can give you the appearance of a waist even if you do not have much of one. If you have gone for a new cardi/coat mentioned earlier, you might consider buying a size you c a n a d d a b e l t w i t h , w h i c h wo u l d give you the advantage of two different looks.

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There are plenty of things for everyone to try across the we e k i n a s e r i e s o f t a s te r s e s s i o n s a n d b e g i n n e r s ’ workshops, including SSound Healing ound H ealing (Tuesday 21st), Meditation Allll (Wednesday 22nd), YYoga oga ffor or EEvening vening M editation For For A Beginners nd TTai ai Chi Chi B eginners (Thursday 23rd) and Qi Qi Gong Gong aand Energy Energy EExercise xercise (Friday 24th). If you’ve always fancied Dance having a go at Belly Belly D ance, you can bring a friend along for free on Thursday 23rd! Perfect for mums and daughters with Mother’s Day just around the corner.

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Family Happiness Happiness On On Get the whole family moving with Family Bike Day Day, a free event at Pittville Park on Saturday 25th A Bike March, where children can take part in coaching sessions and enjoy family bike trails guided by qualified British Cycling coach, Nicky Harverson.

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SStress tress m management anagement ffor or cchildren hildren How are you feeling today? Totally calm, full of enthusiasm and energy, or tense, anxious and hurried, even s t r e ss e d , p e r h a p s ? H o w m u c h i s y o u r b o d y t e l l i n g y o u a b o u t h ow yo u f e e l ? I w o u l d g u e ss t h a t yo u r back and shoulder muscles, tummy and breathing are quite telling – w h i c h e v e r fe e l i n g y o u a re experiencing.

Now take a moment to consider how your children are feeling. Are they complaining of tummy ache, or maybe you’ve noticed them b e i n g c l u m s i e r l a t e l y ? A r e t h ey m o re i r r i t a b l e b e fo re d i n n e r a n d finding it hard to settle at night? All these tell-tale signs are the body’s way of communicating what is really going on inside.

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H ow c a n we m a n a g e o u r ow n stress and help our children learn to deal with the inevitable stresses of our modern world?

Mindfulness is a great place to start; practicing and then teaching ways to be in the moment and really learning to listen to the body.

Those back twinges are a clear sign that you are overdoing it – so how a b o u t s i t t i n g f o r f i ve m i n u t e s a n d focussing on your breathing?

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Count in regular, rhythmic beats, taking a good deep belly breath to s t a r t a n d h o l d i n g i n a re l a xe d manner without creating tension in the chest.

Regular stretching is a great way to check in too – I read about a child who would say ‘I feel crabby – I need to stretch,’ as she had learned by t h e a g e o f t h r e e t h a t s h e

Factor in eating well and getting e n o u g h s l e e p a n d yo u c a n h e l p maintain a healthy, happy body, whilst creating a secure routine.

Planning ahead can stave off stress before it arrives.

For little ones, learning to name t h e i r e m ot i o n s w i t h o u t l a b e l l i n g anything as ‘good or bad’ can bring a lot of comfort , and a sense of autonomy. We all know how frustrating it can be to be told how you feel – this is really empowering and such a gift to your child.

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Read the person or course specification carefully, checking that y o u f u l f i l l t h e re q u i re m e n t s . I f a qualification, skill or experience is considered essential for the position or course and you don’t have it, be realistic and work on meeting the specification for a future application rather than applying when you don’t.

For those applying for a first job this can seem daunting. However, employers are realistic about first steps on the career ladder jobs, but a re l o o k i n g t o s e e i f y o u h a ve potential and have transferable skills a n d q u a l i t i e s f ro m w h a t e ve r yo u have done so far.

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As with their first acquisition, Lypiatt Lodge, Fidelia Carre have wasted no time in getting to work refurbishing the home to create another comfortable modern environment. They’ve big plans to upgrade the home both inside and out once again with the help of local interior designer Beltaine Design. Scaffolding has been up and rooms upgraded but it’s not all aesthetics. Behind the scenes there are plans for new plant rooms and talk of innovative IT systems.

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11-31 -31 MARCH MARCH DAFFODIL & EARLY MAGNOLIA MONTH The perfect time to see the host of golden daffodils in all their spring glory! Wander through swathes of yellow and enjoy the spring sunshine from beneath the glorious tree canopy. We’ll soon be seeing pops of pink appear, as early flowering magnolias start to blossom. Entrance fee applies. www.batsarb.co.uk. Batsford Arboretum, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AD. MARCH 4 MARCH STORY SPACE: WATCHERS OF THE SKIES Edna Leigh’s story takes us on a dramatic journey across the Atlantic, to post-war England where this ordinary woman stumbled upon a mystery in Homer’s Odyssey, decoding the hidden meaning.

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to be free… Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control those around her, only to see her own world unravel. Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove returns to National Theatre Live screens with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

18 18 MARCH MARCH CCA ANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR & STRINGS 7.30pm. Cirencester Parish Church. German Masterpieces. Conductor John Holloway, Organist David Whitehead. Including Bach Cantata No.4, Mendelssohn motets, Schutz motets, Brahms Geistliches Lied, Mozart Ave Verum. Tickets £15 available from Cirencester and Cheltenham TICs, www.cantores.net, Lorna 01242 603988 or on the door. Concessions available.

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7.30pm. £18 (£16). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

2244 MARCH MARCH LIFTING THE BLUES: RUBY TURNER

Ruby Turner can breathe life and meaning into any song. Over a long and fruitful career, Ruby’s vocal prowess has been employed by Brian Ferry, Mick Jagger, Steve Winwood and Jools Holland.

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2255 MARCH MARCH CANTORES CHAMBER CHOIR & STRINGS 7.30pm. Holy Apostles Church. German Masterpieces. Conductor John Holloway, Organist David Whitehead. Including Bach Cantata No.4, Mendelssohn motets, Schutz motets, Brahms Geistliches Lied, Mozart Ave Verum. Tickets £15 available from Cirencester and Cheltenham TICs, www.cantores.net, Lorna 01242 603988 or on the door. Concessions available.

2266 MARCH MARCH CINDERELLA A mistreated young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step-sisters and a handsome prince add up to one of the best known rags-to-riches stories of all time. Enjoy a perfect mix of classical dancing, delicate storytelling and a touch of pantomime, plus a ballet score of Rossini’s most famous operatic achievements. 5pm. £19 (£18, children £14). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. 01242 258002.

MOTHERING SUNDAY We’re spoiling mums rotten with free entry to the arboretum when accompanied by a paying child! What better way to show mum how much you love her than with a visit to Batsford at the height of blowsy spring bulb colour? You could also stay for lunch or afternoon tea in the

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The cake is made, the presents have arrived, and the music is playing. Enter some uninvited visitors: a French cyclist and a man dressed as a giant chicken.

What ensues is a fast-paced, acrobatic and endlessly entertaining circus show that humorously explores topics such as sharing, social exclusion and not always getting what you want. A fantastically engaging show for all the family (3years+). 10.30am. £11 (£9, family £36).

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3300 MARCH MARCH EASTER CRAFTS & COFFEE MORNING At Dolphins Hall, Tetbury. 10am-12.30pm.

In aid of Parkinsons UK and Arthritis Research UK. 88-9 -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 88-23 -23 APRIL APRIL THE BIG BATSFORD CHICKEN HUNT!

You may have heard of an Easter Egg hunt – now find the chickens that laid them hiding at Batsford! Simply mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child (plus entrance fee).

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With exquisite choreography by Sheila Styles, Vienna Festival Ballet’s rendition of Cinderella will surely touch hearts and minds.

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Speed Monitors – a ‘Safer Parish’ Initiative Reacting to community concerns about excessive speeding of traffic around the village, the Parish Council h a s l a u n c h e d i t s s a fe r p a r i s h i n i t i a t i ve . O n e s e t o f vehicle activated monitoring equipment was purchased and Gloucestershire County Council provided top-up funding to purchase a second unit, allowing monitoring of speeds in both directions at once.

F i ve k ey p r o b l e m r o a d s w e re i d e n t i f i e d a n d agreement reached with the Highways Authority for siting the equipment. The roads selected were: • Glenfall Way • A435 Cirencester Road • Greenhills Road • East End Road • A40 London Road T h e i n i t i a t i ve a l e r t s a m o to r i s t by f l a s h i n g u p t h e i r actual speed of travel and provides a visible warning if they are over the limit.

The individual speed of each passing vehicle is recorded for future analysis.

Nationwide experience suggests that moving the equipment from site to site on a regular basis rather than leaving it at a fixed location is more effective in gaining driver compliance with speed limits. Our experience has confirmed this approach.

A partnership has been formed with local company Ski Tyres who provide specialist help to move the equipment from site to site on a preset schedule.

Readings from the monitors have shown that average speeds are not a problem but there are some worrying exceptions recorded. It is noticeable that speeds reduce markedly each time the equipment is reinstalled at a site. It seems therefore that the exercise is having a positive effect.

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Has there ever been a harderworking appliance? And yet I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve found a well-meaning colleague boiling a full kettle ‘for the next person’, or emptying a full kettle only to refill it with fresh water – both pointless and wasteful. By all means make a brew for the whole team, but just boil what you need!

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Employers should be receptive to these kinds of suggestions, as most measures will result in cost savings for the company as well. A good company should have a sustainability plan, which you can use to frame your ideas. Depending on your b u s i n e s s, a s i n g l e e m p l o ye e c a n make enormous differences in a company ’s carbon footprint – just take a look around you, think about where the waste is in your business, and use your imagination.

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It has been my intention, and that of the Constabulary, to sell the Lansdown Road site for redevelopment as soon as property market conditions picked up after the seemingly never-ending slump. After years of inactivity, the site has b e e n b o u g h t by C A L A H o m e s fo r £ 7 . 2 5 m i l l i o n , w i t h proceeds generating much needed funds for the Force.

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Due to the relocation of certain facilities to more suitable locations, three buildings at the Lansdown Road site – Talbot House, Holland House and Holland House Annex – were no longer useful and were simply not up to modern standards for effective policing. However, (new) Holland House, the recognisable period villa on the site, and the building that dates back the furthest , will continue to be used by the Constabulary. It has been extensively refurbished to meet modern operational standards and will be used as a new community police station. I am exploring plans for a new public reception area and access for disabled people.

In my Police and Crime Plan 2017-21, I reiterate that I expect all police stations in the county to be fully maintained, have better public and disabled access, and become an integral part of the communities they serve. It’s crucial that our police buildings meet modern policing needs, and that’s why it’s all change for policing in Cheltenham.

As well as Holland House continuing to provide a prominent police presence at this familiar and historical site, there will be a police presence in the town centre, including a new police point in the Promenade offices of Cheltenham Borough Council. This ensures a visible police presence in the town centre, giving the public more direct access to the police and encouraging less crime and good order, particularly in regard to the night time economy.

Gloucestershire Constabulary continues to look for ways to best serve you. We thank you for your support for this new chapter in Cheltenham policing.

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This month will see tens of thousands of visitors to our county for the annual Cheltenham racing festival. It does wonders for the local economy, with estimates of it being worth up to £100 million a year to Gloucestershire businesses.

There is over £4 million on offer in prize money to the ow n e r s r i c h o r l u c k y e n o u g h to o w n t h e h o r s e s i n a c t i o n ; around £600,000 of that is available in one race alone – the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband race on the last day.

But these numbers pale into insignificance compared to the a m o u n t o f m o n ey t h a t w i l l c h a n g e h a n d s w i t h t h e bookmakers. Apparently, we will gamble over £150 million of our hard-earned cash trying to beat the bookies over the four days of the festival.

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There are no statistics on how much comes back the other way in terms of punter winnings, but we know that betting is a growth industry, particularly online. The internet bookmakers sponsor most of the major races these days, as well as a number of sporting events.

So why do we put so much money the way of the bookies?

It’s taxed income that we are spending for heaven’s sake!

Even the cleverest members of my profession haven’t found a way of making a flutter tax deductible.

There will be those who think they know more than the bookies – they don’t, but year in, year out they keep trying.

Others will think they have inside information – and some do, but they still need luck in running and to hope that the trainer of another horse in the race hasn’t plotted a better course for his horse.

For some it is down to hours of studying the form and the statistics. Years ago I knew a chap who swore that he studied the racing papers solely to have just six bets a year and was highly disappointed if at least five of them didn’t win. Sadly he was often disappointed! The truth is that we all enjoy the excitement and buzz of trying to win ‘something for nothing’ and most of us fail.

But whether you do fancy a flutter or simply want to get away from it all or couldn’t care less, remember the positive impact that this festival, like the several arts ones later in the year, is having on the local economy.

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