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Happy New Year to all our readers! We hope you had a wonderful festive season and are looking forward to what 2019 has in store – we certainly are!

After listening to customer and reader feedback that we received last year, you may have noticed that we’ve made some changes to the style of the magazine. We have changed our font to make it clearer and easier to read, as well as amending the style of the editorial pages.

Of course, we always welcome your thoughts so do let us know if there are any further improvements we can make.

Don’t forget to check out the winners of our TLA Photography competition. After receiving so many brilliant entries it was hard to narrow it down, but we think the images we have chosen are going to look fantastic!

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Method: Method: 1 Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6).

2 Put the diced butternut squash onto a baking tray, coat with half the oil and all the fresh thyme and roast for 20-30 minutes.

3 Warm a pan over a medium heat and add the remaining oil. Once hot, add the red onion and garlic and gently fry until soft.

4 Put this in a food processor with the roasted butternut squash and thyme leaves. Add the butter beans, spinach, coriander, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture until combined – you need to leave it chunky, not a paste. Set aside and cool.

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5 Unroll the pastry but keep it on its parchment paper. Measure and cut the first piece to 10cm wide and however long the pastry is.

The second piece needs to be 14cm wide – this will be the top of the roll. Put a piece of parchment paper onto a baking tray, then lay the 10cm wide piece of pastry on it.

6 Spoon the cooled butternut squash mix down the centre, brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg and then pop the top section of pastry on top. Using your fingers, firmly press the edges together then trim with a sharp knife.

7 Brush the pastry with the remaining beaten egg and score the top with 3 or 4 slits to allow the steam to escape whilst cooking.

8 Bake for 25 minutes, remove from the oven, turn it over and continue to cook for another 10 minutes to ensure the bottom is crisp and cooked through.

9 Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly then cut into slices. I think it is best served warm whilst the pastry is still crisp, but it is still tasty cold for a buffet or having leftovers for lunch.

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Your Y our Le Le Mans Mans options options Okay, so prime Le Mans accommodation is long sold out – or commanding silly prices for race week. But there’s still time to grab some of June’s action. Plenty of options remain, ranging from budget coach trips to stylish on-circuit ‘glamping’. You could even combine cheaper accommodation further from the circuit with a daily ‘commute’ by train, bus or tram – or, if you’re really brave, car...

You’ve never been? There’s nothing quite like the 4am buzz of French beer, barbeque and speeding Toyotas, Rebellions

and Aston Martins. How about combining more time in France? For a change from Calais or Caen, sail to Cherbourg or St-Malo, then stay overnight at Auberge de la Sélune in Ducey, near mystical Mont St-Michel.

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A year year of of healthy healthy intentions intentions At this special time of year, after spending time with family and friends, we should all take time to reflect on those things which are really important – time, respect, love and, of course, our health.

I trust you had an enjoyable festive season with loved ones, and also took time to look back on the year ended and your positive intentions for the year ahead.

New Year’s resolutions are something we are all familiar with and will be forming over the next few days.

A few years ago, I decided to try something different. Instead of resolutions, I would have New Year’s intentions – something that I could act on daily that would make a real difference to me and/or those around me.

Because we are inter-connected, our health is hugely important to the well-being and happiness of those around us. Having a holistic approach to your health will go a long way to ensuring you are able to be healthy, productive and, in your own unique way, contribute to making the world a better place.

From a health perspective, the following are four crucial areas to invest in over the course of the year ahead to ensure you are on course for living a healthier,, happier and more fulfilling life.

M Mental/emotional ental/emotional health health This should be at the top of your annual list of New Year’s i n t e n ti o n s . M a n a gi n g s tr e s s a nd building emotional resilience and coping mechanisms for life’s many challenges is crucial to your overall well-being. With stress, specifically dealing with social and or emotional stressors is essential to promoting good physical/mental health and wellness.

There is a strong link between increased stress levels and poor health, so an intentional approach to lowering stress is key. Social and networks, friendships activities that take you away from your everyday ‘normal’ are important and for men, talking about ‘stuff ’ is also hugely beneficial. Men are generally less likely to talk about emotional issues than women, but it’s vital that we all talk and listen as best we can – after all, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.

S Sleep leep Good quality sleep is essential for your health, regardless of your developmental stage; teens and small children need lots of it, but so do adults! Some useful tips for improving sleep quality include: • Reduce blue light/screen exposure in the evenings. Lower intensity lighting is also good for the hormones governing circadian rhythm.

• Get into a good bed-time routine.

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D Digestive igestive health health Ensuring optimal nutrition and hydration will be key, especially after over-indulging during the festive season! Finding ways to increase intake of foods that are helpful to gut health (e.g. walnuts, onions, leeks and asparagus) while lowering the intake of p r o c e s s e d f o od s a n d a l c o h o l w i l l be an important focus area.

P Physical hysical h health ealth Our biomechanical and physiological structure provides the strongest hint with regard to how best to ensure physical health; human beings were designed to move! Exercise boosts mood, strengthens bones, stimulates hormone production and raises our basal metabolic rate, helping us to stay lean and healthy.

There is a saying in Africa: “You cannot give what you do not have”. We all want health, happiness and success for our family and friends. Each of us has the power within to make positive changes through intentional action, but we cannot make this happen until we consistently manage that in our own life.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and successful 2019!

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New New Year, Year, N New ew Y You ou It’s that time of year again, after the festive over-indulgence, when people make New Year’s resolutions that are rarely kept for more than a few weeks!

New years can often make us reflect on what’s not serving us or what has been holding us back over the past year, and so we say out with the old and in with the new, time to make some changes.

The most common ones are to eat healthier, to get fitter (often resulting in a massive influx of gym memberships), to stop smoking and to do more of something you love. These are all great ideas in theory and if you need to make positive changes then the first step is having a positive mindset about it.

When it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle, there are some great free or inexpensive ways to start.

W Walking alking Walking is great because it’s free and easy for most people to do.

Counting steps on a watch or app has become common, but there is no need for that. Simply getting out in the fresh air and being around nature, walking for 30 minutes a day will: • Increase cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness • Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke • Improve management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes • Stronger bones and improved balance • Increase muscle strength and endurance • Reduce body fat If you are feeling slightly more energetic then you can advance to running and some local parks now have outdoor exercise equipment which is free to use and can be a very effective workout aid.

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C Cycling ycling Dig out your old bike that’s been pushed to the back of the shed or garage, or get online and find a cheap, second hand one and get out cycling. This is especially great if you have kids, as you can all go on family bike rides.

Along with the previous benefits of walking/running, cycling also improves posture, coordination and joint mobility.

Swimming S wimming If swimming is more your thing, then head down to your local pool for session times and reap the added benefit of an all over body workout that is low impact.

Exercise in whatever form you choose to do it not only has physical health benefits, but it also boosts your mood, increases self-esteem, improves sleep quality and energy, along with string evidence to suggest it reduces the risk of dementia and mental health issues.

So this new year, make the most of what you already have available to you, to lead a healthier lifestyle that improves your physical and mental wellbeing without hurting your bank balance.

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15 NOVEMBER – 6 JANUARY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS ICE RINK Get your skates on as the ice rink is coming back to Gloucester Quays this Christmas. Now in its third year, the attraction draws thousands of visitors of all ages wanting to embrace their inner Torvill and Dean each festive season. The rink has something for everyone from the novice to the experienced skater and there is plenty of action off the rink for spectators too including a ski chalet-style bar and café. Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5SH. www.gqchristmas.co.uk 30 NOVEMBER – 13 JANUARY ALADDIN Don’t miss the all new, bigger and better production written and directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan. Polish your lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman Theatre for the highlight of the season – Aladdin, the pantomime where wishes do come true! For times and prices visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

1 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY DICK WHITTINGTON Once again produced by The Roses’ team, with Ben Crocker at the helm, this year’s panto sees Dick embark upon the adventure of a lifetime as he seeks his fortune on the streets of London! For full details including times and prices please visit www.rosestheatre.org. The Roses

Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 1 DECEMBER – 6 JANUARY THE BIG BATSFORD ELF HUNT! Santa’s helpers have gone missing and they are all hiding in the Arboretum; find them to win a prize! £2.50 per child, plus Arboretum admission fee (children must be accompanied by an adult). The Elf Hunt is most suitable for children aged 8 and under, however children of all ages are welcome to take part!

Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QB. www.batsarb.co.uk 3 DECEMBER – 4 JANUARY TETBURY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL AND MEMORY TREE For the second year in a row Tetbury Town Council has hosted this fabulous festival – come and see a festive array of beautifully decorated trees supplied and decorated by local organisations, schools and clubs all in the beautiful setting of St Saviour’s Church. You also have the opportunity to leave your memories of loved ones, friends and family on our Christmas Memory Tree. For full details please visit tetbury.gov.uk 5 DECEMBER – 13 JANUARY JUST SO Five of Rudyard Kipling’s tales weave together into a wonderous tale of personal courage, individuality and friendship. A twenty-five year project that began with a series of inspirational stories, Stiles and Drewe

bring us an imaginatively empowering piece of theatre in Just So. For full details including times and prices, please visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 8 DECEMBER – 11 JANUARY KNITIVITY Come and visit our amazing life-size ‘Knitivity’, beautifully knitted by local communities from all across the county. The Knitivity project began in 2015 as part of the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council’s (GRCC) In Touch programme, which is designed to unite communities by starting up creative groups that people from all over Gloucestershire can attend. The aim of the Knitivity project is for groups to collectively create and add to a life size knitted Nativity Scene for Gloucester Cathedral. Full details at www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, GL1 2LX. 8-30 DECEMBER SUDELEY CASTLE SPECTACLE OF LIGHT Experience the night-time magic of Sudeley through this beautiful new illuminated trail. Follow the White Rabbit and discover some of the amazing characters from Alice in Wonderland. Marvel at the glorious Field of Poppies, Meteors, Moroccan Lanterns and much much more! For full details including times and prices, please visit sudeleycastle.co.uk Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD.

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3311 DECEMBER DECEMBER NEW YEAR’S EVE RACING AT WARWICK

The biggest raceday at Warwick with 7,000 like-minded racegoers warming up for the big night out. Live music, great racing and a fantastic atmosphere is an absolute certainty.

Prices from £10. Opens 10.15, first race 12.15, last race 3.35. Tickets: 03445 793 013. Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, Warwick CV34 6HN. warwick.thejockeyclub.co.uk.

2 JANUARY JANUARY JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Times are hard for the Trott family; they have no money which means they can’t afford to pay the rent. The only thing they have of any value is their beloved cow, which they decide they have to sell. But when Jack is sent to market to do the terrible deed, he comes home with nothing but a handful of mouldy old beans – and that’s when the magic really begins!

3pm. Full details including prices at shed-arts.co.uk. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury, GL8 8DG. 44-6 -6 JANUARY JANUARY THE COTSWOLDS DECORATIVE, ANTIQUES & ARTS FAIR The UK’s first major art and antiques fair of the New Year. Featuring art and antiques specialists from across the UK, this popular fair is the place to buy everything including the most traditional antique pieces to the latest in decorative chic style. Public Admission is £5. Opening Times: Friday – Sunday 11am–5pm.

Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GL8 8QG. www.cooperevents.com

9 JANUARY JANUARY THE KING AND I Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. A testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre.

7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50).

The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 10 10 JANUARY JANUARY ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Broadcast live from the National Theatre. Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 1122 JANUARY JANUARY CLASSIC CHASE DAY AT WARWICK

racing past. Tickets: 03445 793 013.

Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, Warwick CV34 6HN. warwick.thejockeyclub.co.uk.

1133 JANUARY JANUARY THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and many more.

7.30pm. £18-£25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 16 16 JANUARY JANUARY – 2233 FFEBRUARY EBRUARY ORIGINAL ARTISTS’ POSTERS EXHIBITION AT CHAPEL ARTS Original posters, created by some of the most prominent artists of the 20th Century, for their own exhibitions.

Wednesday to Saturday. 10am–4pm. www.thechapelarts.com 17-19 JANUARY JANUARY 17-19 PINOCCHIO & THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Geppetto longs for a son and one day he is blessed when the blue fairy transforms Pinocchio, the puppet he has made, into a real-life boy.

Pinocchio promises his guardian Jiminy Cricket that he will be good but is led astray by Whizz and Twang, a naughty wolf and cat. Times and prices at kingstheatregloucester.co.uk.

The Kings Theatre, Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QX. 1199 JANUARY JANUARY THE ROCKET MAN Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artists of all time, Sir Elton John. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, and a dazzling light show – all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Full details at www.everymantheatre.org.uk The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573.

If there is one day to head to Warwick Racecourse then this is the one. With a focus on the most thrilling race we stage all year, you can also enjoy free heritage talks with some of the stars of yesteryear plus an exhibition of interesting artefacts from Warwick’s

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21 JANUARY HANS REY – RIDING LIFE Hans Rey, the former World Champion, pioneer of Freeride, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and mountain bike adventurer, will take audiences on an inspiring journey through his 30 year career and show you some of the best trails and destinations worldwide.

7.30pm. £19.50. Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 22 JANUARY DAN SNOW – AN EVENING WITH ‘THE HISTORY GUY’ The well-known historian and TV presenter recounts anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster. 7.30pm. £27. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 24 JANUARY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY Please join Cheltenham’s National Holocaust Memorial Day Act of Remembrance, which will be led by Dame Janet Trotter. The event will start at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham. This year the theme is ‘Torn from Home’, which will also be the theme of a small exhibition that may be viewed in the Pittville Room adjacent to the Council Chamber, after the Act of Remembrance.

WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, together with a powerful and breathtaking performance in the spirit of Whitney. 7.30pm. £26. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 25 JANUARY JIM DAVIDSON: THE PEOPLE FIGHT BACK One of Britain’s greatest comedians, Jim Davidson OBE is telling it like it is.

Are you fed up with this PC world we now find ourselves in? Well, come and see Jim’s brand-new and outrageous show. Enough is enough, it’s time to fight back! 7.30pm. £25.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 25-27 JANUARY GLOUCESTER CAJUN & ZYDECO FESTIVAL A mixture of live music and dancing all day. Dance workshops for beginners to experts and the Swamp Rock DJs between bands, all topped off by authentic Cajun & Creole

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cuisine, the festival brings the spirit of Louisiana to Gloucester. For full details including times and prices, visit www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS. 26 JANUARY TONY SLATTERY’S CRIMES AGAINST IMPROV Yes, it’s Tony Slattery and a team of local improvisers pitting their wits against each other. They’ll be doing silly things because the audience say so. During the course of the evening, with comedy improvisation on trial, the audience will decide at the end whether the verdict is guilty or not guilty. Will Mr. Slattery be locked up in improvisation hell forever? Only you can decide. 7.45pm. £12.50.

Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG. 01242 522852. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk KIM CYPHER JAZZ BAND Inspired by the funkier side of jazz and having studied alongside US saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, Kim Cypher’s style of performance is best described as ‘funky saxophonist meets 1940s jazz singer’. Kim performs an eclectic mix of music spanning many genres with a quirky, jazzy twist together with original material from her debut album ‘Make Believe’.

7.30pm. £12.50. Tetbury Goods Shed, Gumstool Hill, GL8 8DG. shed-arts.co.uk BEYOND THE BARRICADE The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables, who will deliver over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, culminating of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. 7.30pm. £25. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org 29 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY CRIMES ON THE NILE Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is set to enjoy a holiday cruise along the river Nile when tragedy strikes once more. All the passengers and staff aboard are suspects, and the murder count is growing, will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time. For full details including times and prices, please visit barntheatre.org.uk. The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN. 30 JANUARY LA TRAVIATA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE OPERA From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that

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comes too late – Verdi’s La traviata is one of the most popular of all operas.

Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. For times and prices please visit coriniummuseum.org Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX. 31 JANUARY I’M NOT RUNNING Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare? 7pm. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk SPIRIT OF THE DANCE One of the most successful dance shows ever. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heartpounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. 7.30pm. £28.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA. www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 2-9 FEBRUARY A BUNCH OF AMATEURS Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. Jefferson’s monstrous ego and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic amateur thespians. 7.30pm (2.30pm matinee on Sat 9th). £14. Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG. 01242 522852. cheltplayhouse.org.uk 7-13 FEBRUARY PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS EXHIBITION – UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE The University of Gloucestershire presents an inspiring exhibition, showcasing the work of eight recent MA Photography graduates. The exhibition contains a diverse range of individual student led projects: from abstract macro photography to large landscape pieces, 3D works and documentary film. 10am-5pm. The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier, Cheltenham. gardensgallery.co.uk

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W Winter inter w wildlife ildlife watching watching For wildlife, winter can be harsh. Food is scarce and freezing temperatures can make everyday survival a battle. A lot of people associate winter with there being barely any wildlife out and about, but it is, in fact, quite the opposite. Winter is a wonderful season to take to the countryside, as there are no leaves left on most tree species, so visibility of animals is much clearer.

If you head down to the forest, you may get a chance to see and hear Britain’s most widespread owl – the tawny owl – as they favour woodland habitats. You will often find them roosting in small holes in the sides of trees. It is also a great time of year to spot squirrels leaping between the branches and foraging for food.

They can also be spotted in gardens taking food from bird feeders! Although squirrels build themselves a den to sleep in, they do not hibernate in the winter.

If it has been particularly cold and there is snow on the ground, or you are in an area of soggy mud, you can go searching for animal tracks.

Badger tracks can be seen from their nocturnal activity, along with foxes and deer.

An An educational educational ffamily amily activity a ctivity You could turn this into an educational family activity to get everyone up and out on a chilly day, but be sure not to disturb any wildlife you come across. Making sure you leave any piles of sticks, leaves and rocks in place on the forest floor is crucial, so you do not disturb the smaller wildlife species and hibernating animals such as hedgehogs and dormice.

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pecke rs, phea sants , partridges , smews, waxwings, Iceland gulls and of course robins.

Certain plant life can also thrive in the winter, as some species are built for colder conditions. Snowdrops tend to flower between January and March and prefer damp soil so are often found in woodlands and by riverbanks. Dogwood, with its colourful bare stems, and mistletoe can also be found along with holly, which is beneficial to wildlife as it provides dense cover for birds.

The bright red berries often associated with holly are only found on the female plants.

These are also consumed by birds in late winter when other sources of food are scarce.

No matter where in the countryside or along the coast you visit this winter there will still be animals around looking for food and shelter. Winter is also an excellent time to take s o me s tu n n i n g p h o t o g ra p h s o f wildlife and all the scenery has to offer on those beautiful frosty mornings.

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B Ben en Cipolla Cipolla prepares prepares for for big big 2019 2019 Ben Cipolla is a singer-songwriter with a determination and a talent that has seen him enjoy a plethora of experiences and successes, at what is still really the beginning of his career.

A graduate from the University of Gloucestershire, Ben shares a passion for a type of music that attracts thousands to Cheltenham every year.

“I actually chose Cheltenham because of the Jazz Festival!” said Ben, who studied popular music for three years.

“I knew the university and the festival would have a close link and there was a mentoring scheme set up for us, so we could spend time with people involved in the industry as well as perform at the Jazz Arena.”

Alongside the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, he has also played at the hallowed Glastonbury Festival and the BBC Proms.

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“That was a crazy experience,” Ben said on his performance at The Proms. “I met Clare Teal who works for Radio 2 through busking, and she managed to get me a slot on the show.

“I was very lucky that day – I felt like a well-groomed celebrity, I even had my makeup done!”

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Work on Ben’s second album has almost been completed, with a theme running through it close to his heart.

He said: “2018 was a fantastic year for me, I spent a lot of time working on my new album. I went over to Sicily, which is where my dad’s side of the family comes from.

“The album is called ‘Sicilia’ and there’s nine songs on it to represent the nine provinces of Sicily.

“I wanted to tell the story of my grandparents who migrated over here, and really do their story justice.”

Ben’s first gig of 2019 will be at Beaudesert Park School on Friday 11th January and will be his first opportunity to perform some of his new releases, as well as showcasing his early work.

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ is the latest instalment in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter films and sequel to the 2016 film ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.

Set in the 1920s, the film picks up almost immediately from the prequel, with Newt Scamander – played by the ever-impressive Eddie Redmayne – tasked with the mission of hunting down the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), who believes wizards should rule over non-magical people, or ‘muggles’.

There is a slightly darker undertone to ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ in comparison to the earlier Potter films, but director David Yates manages to retain the magic and fantasy that made the series so Eddie Redmayne and popular worldwide.

Katherine Waterston Full review online.

I t is 1 9 3 8 a n d P h y l l i s Forrester has returned to E n gl a n d w i t h h e r f a m i l y a f t er l i v i n g a b r o a d f o r many years.

She is reunited with her two sisters, one of whom is involved with a summer camp on the Sussex coast. Phyllis allows her children to attend without realising the consequences.

Cressida Connolly was able to use information researched from diaries of the time.

The book is both a story of tensions within a family and tensions in a wider historical sense.

The author builds up an impressive picture of life in 1938 – a period which many choose to forget.

It makes for an interesting, if uncomfortable read, with Phyllis starting out as ‘the nicest woman in England’ until she becomes sucked into this sinister world.

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JJenner enner Museum’s Museum’s final final fundraising fundraising push push Edward Jenner’s 18th century home, just a stone’s throw away from Berkeley Castle, is today a museum dedicated to teaching people about his work and the colossal impact he had on modern life.

Owen Gower, museum manager and expert on all things Jenner, explains just how far reaching the effects of Jenner’s work were.

He said: “Edward Jenner was one of the first to hold clinical practices of vaccinations, and essentially set up events to completely eradicate smallpox worldwide.

“The work he did has saved millions of lives, and we at the museum aim to use his legacy to educate and inspire people.”

The museum is run as an independent charity with no government funding and has recently been forced to hold a

The ‘Together for Jenner’ event which raised £2,000

fundraising campaign to try and raise £20,000 in order to remain open.

“In the past couple of years we’ve taken various steps to reduce our deficit but we’re not where we need to be at the moment,” Owen explained.

“We’re asking people for support to provide us with a buffer and help us secure our long-term future.

“We held an event in October

that attracted around 240 people and raised £2,000 on the day. Overall we’re up to about £15,000 and we’re just on the final push to reach our target by the end of March.

“Edward Jenner was such an active member of the community and it’s great to know that the people of Berkeley want to preserve his memory and help to keep us open.”

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R Rococo ococo Players Players llooking ooking ffor or n newcomers ewcomers The Rococo Players are a unique amat eur dramatics society, in that unlike other groups, they never know where their next performance might be.

Although th ey began life doing open air plays in Rococo Gardens near Stroud, the group now go wherever the next opportunity may arise.

“We’re not tied to any specific venue or any time of year,” explained the Chair of the Players, Antoinette Wilson.

“We’re always open to ideas of what play to do next and where!

“We do one show a year, and they tend to be historical plays.

In 2018 we did ‘The Crucible’ in Cheltenham and Cirencester, which was very powerful.”

Antoinette, a former drama

The Rococo Players during their performance of ‘The Crucible’

teacher, has been with the Players for around 10 years, after joining to direct special performances of Edward II at venues which included Berkeley Castle and Gloucester Cathedral.

She said: “I’m a real believer in community theatre and now focus much of my time on enticing people to come along

and see our shows.”

In terms of plans for this year, the Players will be holding their annual general meeting this month and encourage anyone who might have an interest in getting involved to attend.

Antoinette explained: “Our AGM will be at the Cheltenham Playhouse on Tuesday 15th January at 7pm.

“We’re always open to new actors, behind the scenes crew, directors, or anyone who’d like to suggest a play for us to tackle.

“The Rococo Players are a sociable bunch and always love new faces coming along. I think our spontaneity and diversity is what makes us unique.”

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• Grow at least one vegetable, be it a row of runner beans or a courgette in a pot.

• Don’t tie the dying foliage of daffodils into neat bundles – leave it to die back naturally.

• Don’t leave tools in the border to go rusty! This is one that I definitely need to stick to this year!

• Mow the lawn once a week in growing season, even if it doesn’t look like it needs it.

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Garlic grows best when it has endured some winter chill and rain, so plant out individual cloves in a sunny spot, pointed end up, 15cm apart with 2.5cm of soil covering them. If the soil is heavy or really wet you can start the cloves off in small pots

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– you can sow a small window box inside and pick off leaves as desired. Lettuces can also be sown outside under a cold frame or cloche.

Mulch fruit trees , bushes and canes with organic matter unless the soil is waterlogged or frozen. This will give them a well-needed boost for the coming season.

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T Top op tips tips for for tidying tidying The post-Christmas period is always a good time to de-clutter.

I love Marie Kondo’s book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying’ – she takes you through the whole process with the mantra “only keep the things that spark joy”.

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ing, whereas clear glass means clear weather, and visible crystals are a sign of fog or humidity. be True, it might considered slightly archaic compared to more modern technology (i.e. weather apps or simply watching the forecast on TV), but it’s still an undeniably clever invention that manages to carry an air of elegance.

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The start of a new year is a time for looking first back and then forward. Often I would play a game of predicting what might happen in the financial world in the next twelve months, but anyone who tells you they can do that with confidence is lying. The year ahead promises to be one of the most turbulent on record politically and in the financial world. You think 2018 was bad? That was only the posturing phase; in 2019 we will see the realities of the fall out from those political manoeuvrings.

As I can’t tell you what will happen, there’s not much point in speculating about what might take place, but it’s worth looking at the impacts that certain measures might create. This isn’t a new version of ‘Project Fear’ about the implications of the UK leaving the European Union, more an attempt to explain what happens if...

The market T he sstock tock m arket crashes. crashes. Very few ordinary people have a lot of investments in shares. I’ve still got a few from when it was popular to buy privatisation issues, but for most of us, the impact of a major fall in the value of shares will be on our pensions. All of the pension funds hold the majority of their money in one form of investment or another and, whilst fund managers will tell you that they spread the risk as best they can, there is no doubt that anyone in a defined contribution scheme will take a big hit.

IInflation nflation becomes becomes rrampant. ampant. Fairly obvious really – the cost of everything we buy goes up and our wages struggle to keep pace. We all demand bigger increases in pay, which stretches employers to the point where they cannot afford to award those increases and therefore have to consider laying off staff or, worse still, ceasing to trade.

Interest Interest rrates ates rise. rise. Often used by the Bank of England to stem inflation, but I’m not sure it really has the desired effect. For many of us, our largest monthly outgoing is our mortgage payment, so if that becomes more expensive, we still need the pay rise to help cover it.

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As a country, we have enjoyed stability in these areas for the last decade, which may have caused us to become complacent, but has certainly got us used to a lack of turbulence. Fasten your seat belts as it’s going to be a rather bumpier ride through 2019.

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A Aleasha leasha H Holder older lleads eads ffrom rom tthe he front front Aleasha Holder is captain of Stroud’s ladies’ 1st XI and insists she is perfectly placed to call the shots as a game unfolds.

The 39-year-old plays in goal and far from seeing that as a disadvantage she said: “From my position I have the best view on the pitch, you can see everything.

“I’m extremely vocal during games, the girls can always hear me calling out, we communicate from the back to the front.”

Holder is in her first season as captain of the club’s flagship team – like their second team they play in Severn Division One of the West Clubs’ Women’s League – having previously captained the 2nd XI. “I give a pre-match talk and a half-time talk,” continued Holder, “but they know what they need to do, the message is out there.”

Holder has taken over from Lucy Moule as captain and she

Vernon V ernon is is k key ey p player layer Vernon Chappell is a very good golfer. You certainly don’t become captain of Gloucestershire’s seniors team if you can’t navigate your way round a golf course.

And that is something that the 59-year-old member of Cotswold Edge is pretty expert at because he plays off three.

He’s won a host Vernon Chappell of tournaments over the years as well, including being crowned national seniors champion in 2016 and 2017.

He joined Cotswold Edge Golf Club some 14 years ago and he is a big fan of the club that was founded in 1980.

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Having fun is a key part of playing hockey at Stroud

said it was a role she was happy to take on.

She first played for the club a day before her 30th birthday and she said: “I felt confident because I’d been at the club for a while. The team asked me to do it so that was good as well.”

So what makes a good captain?

“I think you’ve got to be fair, open and approachable,” she said. “I always say if you can get round Cotswold Edge you can get round anywhere.”

Aw world orld cchampion hampion It is somewhat appropriate that Vicky Holland was at her parents’ home in Redmarley in the county of her birth when The Local Answer called.

The current women’s world triathlon champion has trained and competed all over the globe and won a stack of medals but much of the groundwork for that success was done in her early years growing up in Gloucestershire.

Born in Gloucester, the 32year-old is quick to pay tribute to those who did so much to help her in her swimming and running, work that enabled her to take on and ultimately conquer the world.

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said. “I think it’s very important to enjoy the game – we have players as young as 14 and sometimes you can also have players who are 60 to 70.”

Originally from Dursley, Holder had a 12-year break from hockey after her school days at Katharine Lady Berkeley’s and Rednock and her college days at what was then Gloscat.

“I’ve never looked back,” she said of her return to the game and while that is clearly the case it’s also fair to say that she is also looking forward.

“Any team at our level wants promotion,” she said. “We’d love to go up to North Division but at the moment we’re a fairly new team.

“We’re pushing and promoting quite a few youngsters and they’re coming together really well. This season I think we’re comfortable in our division but next season we’ll definitely be looking to push for promotion.” side Gloucestershire but that doesn’t lessen one bit the sense of gratitude she has towards her home county.

A ttop, op, ttop op m man an Edward Gillespie is one of the most familiar faces around Gloucestershire.

He was the main man at Cheltenham Racecourse for some three decades and has immersed himself in plenty of other activities – by no means all sport related – over the years.

He has recently taken on the role of Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire which sees him representing the Queen in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, taking on a full range of civic and ceremonial duties.

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N North orth N Nibley ibley are are on on the the up up and and up up Jim Davis comes across as a really good bloke, one of those people any club would want in their set-up.

Davis is only 25 but he’s secretary and joint manager of North Nibley Football Club who are flying high in Division Five of the Stroud League.

He also plays when required but admits that these days, even at his relatively tender years, he prefers managing to playing.

“If you’d asked me that a year ago I’d definitely have said playing,” he said, “but now I prefer managing. To be honest I’m struggling to get a game even though I’m available every week but I think I’m more effective off the field than on it now.”

Davis shares the management duties with another person in his mid-20s, Dan Knott, and he added: “It’s nice seeing the club evolve. It’s so satisfying seeing all the hard work of everyone come together and it’s the same for Dan.” Davis and Knott took over as joint managers this season, replacing George Harper at the start of the current campaign.

And the club which dates back to the 1880s – they played in the same black and white colours that they do today – have certainly been on an upward curve since reforming in 2013 after folding two years earlier.

Harper was a big driver in reestablishing the club – his dad Frank and grandad Sidney both played for the club as did his great uncle Percy – and they are chasing their third promotion in six years afte r starting life back in Division Seven of the Stroud League.

The most recent promotion came at the end of last season and Davis says that a place in Division Four next season is very much part of the plan.

And if that is to happen Davis may have to put on his boots on occasion even though he says with a laugh: “If you said I’d got two left feet I’d take that as a compliment!”

North Nibley celebrate after their league win in 2017/18

Davis may be being a little modest there. Originally a winger, he damaged his ACL a couple of years ago and that’s when he first got interested in the management side.

“I wanted to stay involved,” he explained. “After my injury I had to move back to full-back because of my pace and fitness.”

And he’s dropped further back than that as well.

“I’ve played in goal this season,” he admitted.

So how did it go?

“It’s the only game we’ve lost so far,” he said. “It was against Longlevens. Both our goalkeepers were unavailable and we were two down after five minutes and they were both my fault. We lost 4-3.”

When Davis spoke to The Local Answer, North Nibley had won seven of their eight league games but although the Longlevens setback was disappointing, he does have happier memories of the club’s GFA Minor County Cup final win a

couple of seasons ago when he was also in goal.

“We beat Siddington 5-4 at Tetbury,” he said. “It was 4-4 going into added time and it was a brilliant moment when Will Massey got the winner. I was very relieved that it didn’t go to penalties!”

And Davis also got on the scoresheet. “It was an own goal,” he chuckled, “but at least I can say I scored in a cup final!

It was from a corner and there was a bit of a goalmouth scramble. I got pushed but the referee wasn’t buying it.”

The club play their home games at the Jubilee playing fields in the village – they also played at Nibley House and Waterly Bottom for many years – and they share their current home with the cricket club.

“The pavilion was built in 2010,” added Davis. “It was built by the playing fields committee who raised £70,000 and it’s used not just by the footballers and the cricketers but by all the villagers.”

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