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Page 3 The Loc a l A NSWER Cheltenham: 43,000 copies Cotswolds: 30,000 copies Gloucester: 50,000 copies Stroud District: 40,000 copies North Gloucestershire: 20,000 copies toWelcomeSeptember Delicious Dish 5 Mirror Mirror on the Wall 9 Looking Good, Feeling Great 11 Medical Health 13 Parenting & Guardianship 15 Education & Employment 19 Holidays & Travel 21 Pet Care 23 TLA Leaflet Distribution 24 Motoring 25 Money Matters 29 What’s On 31 Homes & Gardens 38 TLA Distributors Required 41 In the Garden 47 Wildlife Matters 49 Interior Design 53 Quick Crossword 58 Sudoku 60 Word Search 62 TLA Sport 65 Index, Competitions, Solutions 58 Inside this month ... Unit H, Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7EG Telephone 01242 www.thelocalanswer.co.ukinfo@thelocalanswer.co.uk510500 @thelocalanswer This month’s edition is packed full of interesting articles, from questioning whether some dog breeds should be banned in Oliver Wilkinson’s Pet Care feature, to finding out what makes a great CV in our new writer Rosie Plimmer’s Education & Employment article. Our other new writer Kirsty Lilley is raising awareness of migraines in her Medical Health article, while Roberta Smart considers how we talk to our young girls following the Lionesses’ recent win in the Euro finals. We announce the worthy winners of our £5,000 charity giveaway and you can find out more about the wonderful organisations the prize money will be helping. If you would like to advertise your business or event over the autumn or winter, get in touch by emailing info@thelocalanswer.co.uk or call 01242 510500. If you use the services of any of our advertisers, please tell them you found them in The Local Answer! Contacts Lois Barnes lois@thelocalanswer.co.uk Rob Kingscott (01242 accounts@thelocalanswer.co.uk541071)ACCOUNTSJamie Kirby distribution@thelocalanswer.co.uk MANAGINGDISTRIBUTIONDIRECTORMARKETING & EDITORIAL Dave Kingscott dave@thelocalanswer.co.uk ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: info@thelocalanswer.co.uk LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES: leaflets@thelocalanswer.co.uk Amber Enright amber@thelocalanswer.co.uk SALES

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4 tsp ground turmeric

4 tsp ground coriander

1 butternut squash (roughly 500g if you prefer buying prechopped frozen vegetables)

600g onions

7 Remove from the oven and add a bit more chopped parsley and salt and pepper.

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3 Add the spices and lemon zest and continue to saute for another five minutes.

5 Add the stock cubes, water, lemon juice, chickpeas and brown sugar. Mix well then add enough water to cover everything. Bring to the boil.

1 swede (approximately 500g)

1 red and 1 green chilli (or use 1 tsp chilli powder)

Remove from the heat and add 30-40g of freshly chopped parsley. Pop the lid on your casserole dish and cook in the oven for around one hour until the vegetables are soft.

2 tins chopped tomatoes

2 vegetable stock cubes

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1Method: Pre-heat your oven to 160°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3) then prepare your vegetables. Finely chop the garlic and fresh chilli, roughly chop the onions, peel and cube the swede, carrots and butternut squash.

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4 Add the tinned tomatoes and vegetables and stir well.

Tip: If you are a fan of apricots and sultanas in your tagine, then add approx. 75g of dried apricots, roughly chopped and 50g sultanas at the same time as the chickpeas and stock.

2 lemons, zest and juice

25g brown sugar

Delicious Dish with Helen Kingscott

500ml boiling water

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2 Place a heatproof casserole dish onto a medium heat. Add oil then saute the garlic, chilli and onions for around eight minutes to soften.

2 tins chickpeas, drained

3 tbsp vegetable oil

4-5 cloves fresh garlic

8 Serve with rice or bread rolls.

Small pack of fresh flat leaf parsley

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall with Val Starr Outlet shopping

Coach is a US high-end store known for their lovely clothing, handbags and accessories.

for their outlets. The boots have the same upper style but a different sole with a larger tread than the Classics.

Items labelled with a number 2 are ‘close out’ stock, meaning they are unsold stock from a designer that would have been sold at a much higher price elsewhere. Often designers manufacture too much stock and are left with a surplus, which could result in us getting a great Numberbargain.7items are known as ‘packaway’, which means they are original items that were packed for the previous year. Personally it does not bother me if an item is from last season – if I like it and it suits me, I’ll buy it. The takeaway here is that the best bargains to look for are items with codes 2 or 7. Outlet shops Here we find another surprise, especially in the high-end designer boutiques. It is often assumed that goods come from the brand’s main stores, but this is not always the case.

Some items might have ‘OE’ on their label, which translates to Outlet Exclusive. For example, Ugg, a brand well-known for its boots, produce an Essentials range

The key to look out for at TK Maxx is numbers on the right hand corner of the price tags –specifically, numbers 1, 2 and 7. These numbers are a sort of ‘secret code’ to the product. Number 1 represents a product that has been produced by a brand specifically for TK Maxx, so it may not be quite the same as they would manufacture for their own brand stores. Calvin Klein and DKNY are a couple of examples. This does not mean the product is in any way inferior, but in my opinion it was not quite what I had thought.

Most people are being very careful how they spend their hard-earned cash at the moment, with prices soaring and the cost of living rising. For those of us who enjoy spending our money on fashion, we often head to outlet stores to pick up a bargain. Even if it means a drive and parking fees, we feel that it is worth the effort to get our favourite highend or designer brand at a big discount. But is it?

There is a sign on the counter in their Bicester store stating that the product assortment in all Coach outlet stores is a mix of past seasons’ products from their branded stores, and new season products made specifically for their outlet stores. Not many of us read these types of notes but at least they’ve put it outRalphthere!Lauren is another example of a high-end brand that sells ranges in their outlets that you might not find in their flagship Bond Street store. This information does not in any way mean there are not great deals to be found, but it perhaps might make us more aware as consumers of what exactly we are buying. I for one will still head to the outlets when I can and rejoice when I find a bargain, as I would not want them to go the way of the high street! Happy shopping.

TK Maxx

In a recent programme it was discovered that 60% of items in TK Maxx were legitimate ‘close out stock’ – meaning they got a deal on existing unsold stock from another brand – and the remaining 40% is made up of made-to-order contracts.

Many people, including myself, were surprised that all is not what it seems, so it’s useful to be aware of exactly what you are buying. A favourite for many fashion followers is TK Maxx, which features on most high streets and offers an enormous range of items, often at very tempting prices.

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Looking Good, Feeling Great

As we have seen, there are a number of different factors that go into developing and maintaining good health and wellness. Many people make the mistake of thinking that they need to severely restrict their lifestyle in order to see benefits – in reality, though, moderation and good habits will facilitate a strong foundation for living a healthy lifestyle. What positive lifestyle habits will you strive to maintain? What two changes can you make in your life for the next 30 days to improve your health and wellbeing? Start working consistently on those aspects today to strengthen your foundations, and you’ll soon see positive outcomes.

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How strong are your foundations?

When working with corporates on developing a wellbeing culture, I’m always amazed at how many people in those environments haven’t ‘joined the dots’ between how their organisational vision and values (foundations) are best expressed as outcomes when aligned to specific positive actions, behaviours and habits. We all want to be healthy and it seems like every day we’re inundated with new diets, wonder supplements, fitness fads, the latest gym chain on the market. But in our search for the holy grail – optimal health – is there really a single answer as to how we maximise our health and wellness outcomes? Sleep is one of the most important processes the body undergoes For example, we all know that nutrition and hydration are important for health and fitness – but what specific factors matter when it comes to getting this aspect right? We also know that one of the most important processes the body undergoes to maintain optimal immune function, recover and repair itself is Alignedsleep.tothis is the importance of regular age-, goal- and ability-appropriate exercise for both physical and mental health. The importance of mental health has become much more prominent in the mainstream media (rightly so) but continues to be an area in which we struggle to find balance, due to continued societal prejudice. These four key factors –nutrition, hydration, sleep and with Will Mbanga mental health – play a crucial role in your health and fitness journey and should be seen as essential foundations to master for everyone looking to optimise their wellbeing.

In order to do this, we must first understand what wellbeing means to us as individuals. When considered holistically, it covers not just the absence of physical and mental illness, but also encompasses a sense of purpose and a state of equilibrium in our lives. Setting realistic goals I often talk about the ‘wellness/performance lifestyle’ as the Holy Grail – whether you are a mere mortal trying to stay healthy, or a performanceoriented athlete looking to smash PBs. This entails strong self-awareness, which allows us to set realistic goals and be honest with ourselves about our shortcomings, and seek the appropriate help we might need along the way. Thereafter, it is being committed to repeating a series of positive actions and behaviours (habits) which over time allow you to become the best version of yourself. And when you’re the best version of yourself, your whole circle of influence benefits. Moderation and good habits

There is also known to be a genetic component which might make it more likely you will experience migraine because of a specific trigger.

Medical Health with Kirsty Lilley variety of medications which can help. Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be effective in reducing symptoms, but be sure to follow the recommended guidelines for usage. If you are on any other medications, check with your local pharmacist for any contraindications. If these are proving ineffective or you are experiencing frequent or severe migraine symptoms (over five attacks a month by the NHS guidelines) it is recommended that you see your GP even if you are currently on medication, as it may be that you will benefit from preventive treatment. Migraines can severely impact on your quality of life and reduce or stop your ability to carry out daily activities.

Migraine awareness week runs from 5th to 11th September 2022 and aims to highlight the debilitating neurological condition, which usually starts in early adulthood and affects one in five women and one in fifteen men in the UK. Migraine is the third most common disease globally with the prevalence rates at one in seven. Unfortunately, research has recently indicated that almost 23% of people who have been experiencing migraine attacks in the UK have waited over two years for treatment.

There can be several different triggers to these events including hormonal changes, certain food or drinks, stress, tiredness or other environmental conditions. It can be helpful to keep a note of anything that is associated with the onset of migraines so you can build up a picture of what may be contributing. Managing stress levels and paying attention to diet will certainly be helpful lifestyle changes.

When to get medical advice

Several effective treatments are available to help prevent or treat symptoms so there is no need to suffer in silence. Ensure you are speaking to your GP for help and support.

For further help and information visit www.nhs.uk or www.migrainetrust.org

Migraine

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There is no specific cure for migraines but there are a awareness

There is a need for more information and awareness. A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. They are known as a wholebodyThereevent.are several types of migraine, including migraine with an aura, which refers to specific warning signs that may indicate the onset of migraine including flashing lights in front of the eyes. Migraine without aura, the most common type, is where it starts without specific warning signs.Theexact cause of migraines is unknown, although they are thought to be the result of abnormal brain activity temporarily affecting nerve signals, chemistry and blood vessels.

which asked only that girls be pretty and humble, helpful and supportive, caring and nurturing, and actively belittled them for being anything else? By noticing moments of courage, strength, determination and resilience and honouring them. Commend them for having a voice of their own

The door is open, the time is now, are you ready to raise a lioness?

them to deal with all that life handsMostlythem.we can stop sexualising them through clothing choices and comments around being attractive to boys, refusing to condemn them to a life of unworthiness, people pleasing and self denial.

The lionesses have shown us what young women can achieve with the right guidance, support and coaching, and now it is time to bring that home, in our own homes. Are you ready to raise a lioness? It may take a while to learn a new way to talk to our girls, but if we are determined, try our best and accept when we get it wrong we will begin to build a new world for women of the future, which enables them to lead, guide, compete and win, no matter what they choose to do. I for one would be proud to see my daughter stand tall, speak her mind and honour herself in any situation.

How are we talking to our girls?

I am thinking of the message received by so many little girls across the world as they watch these incredible sportswomen achieve their dreams: ‘You can do it! You can win! You are amazing and anything is possible.’Instark contrast to the negativity of most major media coverage of women’s stories, we are seeing a new era of possibilities for our little girls going forward. “Be strong, brave, determined and focused!” No longer is the message, “be afraid, protect yourself, play small, keep everyone else happy, be beautiful in order to be worthy” We are now hearing the message, “be strong, brave, determined and focused!” So how do we bring this message home to our babies, toddlers and school age girls? How can we begin to change the narrative of the centuries

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Parenting Guardianship with Roberta Smart

As I sit down to write this article, England Women’s Football team have just won the Euro finals against Germany. Go Lionesses!

As parents and grandparents we can stop commenting on girls’ looks, what they are wearing or indeed their ‘nice manners’, and instead commend them for speaking up, saying no, and having a voice and an opinion of their own. We can offer them opportunities to be strong and powerful; to climb, run, shout, compete, win and lose. We can teach them to be caring and selfhonouring rather than passive and self-neglecting.We can refuse to ‘worry’ about appearances, with regard to weight, hair colour, facial features, and instead see our girls as adventurers and equip

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Recent learners have moved into paid positions at top Cheltenham schools and restaurants. Josh, who has autism and mental health challenges, was struggling to nd work before joining the programme. He wanted to get into the hospitality trade but needed support. Now he works at The Ivy restaurant in Cheltenham. Discover more about how National Star can help you improve your job chances at www.nationalstar.org/workskills

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Supporting you to get work ready

Most programmes offer vocational qualications and all offer the chance to brush up maths and English skills. The work skills courses vary in length from six months to three years and anyone aged 16 and over can apply.

Unlike traditional courses, National Star’s work outcome programmes are highly practical and often delivered out in the community, with students being supported on work placements.

Wherever possible the college tries to nd an employer close to home for work placements and can offer travel training for students so that they gain condence in using public transport.

Students who enrol on the programme have a wide range of disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, social anxiety, acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy. What all learners have in common is a desire to gain paid employment or a long-term volunteering role so that they can support themselves and become more independent.

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Everything you write should be directly addressing the job advert. To pass ATS screeners, or bored and irritable recruiters, this extends to using the same language and phraseology as used in the job specification.

The total length of a CV is still usually two pages, but shorter is better and there is no space for waste. The words ‘Curriculum Vitae’ should not appear at the start as it’s wasteful. Your profile should be a 3-5 line paragraph that summarises your suitability for the job role. Only include jobs from the last ten years. List a What makes for a great CV? Answer To advertise call 01242

When it comes to writing CVs, guidance is changing in light of wider trends in the job market and recruitment processes. The internet has made it easier for applicants to find suitable openings and submit applications, but then harder for recruiters to handle the volumes. Increasingly, they are using so-called Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to help with theAccordingfiltering. to various UK research, recruiters receive an average of 250 applications per post, spending only seven seconds on each CV and rejecting most for reasons outside of the applicant’s competency. For example, 76% of CVs are rejected because of an unprofessional email address!

Check you are writing in plain English by using software such as Grammarly.

Education & Employment with Rosie Plimmer, Careers Consultant

Remember that the job of the CV is not to get the job, but to get the chance of an interview. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who is going to get perhaps a hundred CVs and who sees their job as filtering out 80-90 before lunch.

Clarity

Your document must show it is going to be easy to read from the first glance. This means using a clean font like Arial or Calibri and a font size of at least 11pt. Demarcate sections with white-spacing and headers, and retain a border.

Hit the nail squarely on the head of what is sought.

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Directness

maximum of your top five achievements per job and use bullet points.

While listing past jobs and education in reverse chronological order still stands, the ABCD of the modern CV is now ‘Achievements’, ‘Brevity’, ‘Clarity’ and ‘Directness’. Achievements Recruiters will glaze over if you tell them you are ‘knowledgeable’, ‘hard-working’ or ‘highlyskilled’. They want to know what you tangibly achieved at each job. This means listing cost and time savings, customers won, service-levels hit and projects delivered. List times you were personally recognised too. Brevity

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Through Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge

Holidays & Travel with Al Hidden aka ‘Mysterious Valley’ –Trail, along a deeply incised tributary of the Liwu. The narrow path twists under lofty cliffs carved from tortured convolutions of eonslong orogeny. Observation platforms, cool romantic grottoes, aquamarine pools and polished river rock make this a must-see Taroko Gorge highlight at any season.

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One of the world’s most challengingroads

Trailside notices warn of hazards as diverse as falling rocks, wild animals, poisonous snakes and – yes, really – killer bees! On this mild November day, however, we meet none. After a couple of hours exploring the Shakadang, a tsunami of coaches has disgorged hordes of daytrippers.It’stime to continue along Taiwan’s Cross-Island Highway, reputedly one of the world’s most dangerous. The journey tests our concentration to the limit, plus everything learned during two decades of advanced driver training. Eight hours later, shattered after crossing the 3275m Wuling Pass, we eventually reach the Crystal Resort Hotel in lakeside Ita Thao – our base for several days and, tip, infinitely nicer than the big west-shore resorts. It’s dark and, already, Taroko National Park seems a lifetime away. Yet its memory is already etched as enduringly in our minds as the Shakadang’s schist and marble cliffs that awed us earlier.

Taiwan’s future looks ominously uncertain. Given possible change ahead, maybe time will prove that now’s a good time to visit, explore the spectacular landscapes, enjoy delicious island food and meet the welcoming Taiwanese. Don’t wait too long. Sadly – and I pray I’m wrong – others’ ambitions for Taiwan may soon mean it’s too late…

It was all down to Charley Boorman and his motorcycle! He turned us on to Taiwan in general and the twisting mountain highway from Hualien County, through Taroko National Park, in particular. After breakfasting on traditional Taiwanese Congee and other goodies, we’d started early and followed the Liwu River away from the Pacific and into the deepening Taroko Gorge – the ‘Jewel of Taiwan’. Soon we’ll say ‘Lí-hó’ to its breathtaking landscapes.

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Visit before it’s too late

Despite minor earth tremors, we’d slept well, treated royally at the cute-named Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Bed & Breakfast beside the blue-arched road bridge over the Liwu. Now, beating the crowds, an hour into our drive through Taiwan’s central mountains we pull off the two-lane road under the watchful gaze of signature white carved-stone guardian lions.

Leaving the car for a while, we walk the Shakadang River –

Pet Care with Oliver Wilkinson of Charlton Kings Vet Centre

Earlier this year, Norway banned the breeding of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the British Bulldog. This was obviously not due to a problem with aggression – the Cavalier King Charles is one of the friendliest dogs you could meet. They were banned because of health issues perceived as endemic in the breeds. The Cavalier has long been prone to heart disease, but they also often suffer from Syringomyelia/Chiari-like malformation. This condition affects the neurological tissue of the brain and spinal cord, and is a result of abnormalities in skull and neck confirmation. Affected dogs suffer from neck and back pain, can have difficulty with coordination and movement, and the condition can be progressive and difficult to manage.

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I’m always a little surprised that so few people ask for recommendations prior to selecting a puppy. The aesthetics of a breed sadly often rate more highly than the potential health problems. It would be sad to lose a gentle breed like the Cavalier, but unless dogs can be bred healthy and happy, perhaps it’s time to say enough to a lifetime of suffering for these dogs. If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, perhaps consider a quick call to your local vet to get their advice. It could save you a lot of money and heartache. Should some dog breeds be banned?

There has been increased media awareness of breathing problems in brachycephalic dogs (shortnosed dogs like the Pug), but the public are often unaware of the extent of health issues certain popular breeds face. The Flat-Coated Retriever and Boxer are overly prone to cancer, the West Highland White Terrier to allergic skin disease, the Dachshund to intervertebral disc disease, the Yorkie and Poodle to dental Responsibleissues.breeding has made a difference to some inherited disorders. Hip scoring (radiographic assessment of the hip joints of breeding dogs prior to mating) in Labradors and German Shepherds has greatly reduced the incidence of severe hip problems in these breeds. Genetic testing is now possible for some conditions and actively encouraged by the Kennel Club.

British Bulldogs have a catalogue of common disorders, from life-threatening breathing issues to skin and eye problems, joint disease and, ironically, breeding difficulties. Despite the efforts of some responsible breeders, these health issues are still frustratingly common. Norway’s decision to ban these breeds reflects a belief that it is cruel to breed dogs with so many predisposed health problems. Many breeds face health issues

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BP, for example, now has more than 8,000 Pulse charge points offering up to 150kW charging – that’s super-rapid.

And keep in mind that the average car on the UK roads is at least nine years old – depending on where you get your figures. And that’s average. Hybrids will still be popular well into 2040 By my reckoning, therefore, hybrids will still be popular well into 2040 and will probably still be a significant proportion of the vehicles on the roads by 2050. So petrol and diesel aren’t going anywhere for a while. Although according to the government, they are. The government has something called a Zero Emissions Mandate, which calls for 22% of new car sales to be zero emission – not hybrid, zero emission –by 2024. That’s just two years away! And the same mandate calls for 80% of new vehicles to be zero emission by 2030. That’s a huge step from where we are now, but the market is moving incredibly quickly. A decade ago, EVs had an average range of 74 miles. This year, a consumer looking for an EV has a choice of more than 140 vehicles, and with an average range of more than 260 miles.Range anxiety is therefore fading as more and more chargers appear on major routes.

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Charge anxiety is replacing range anxiety And that is what is now replacing range anxiety: charge anxiety. Wondering if you will find a charger, if it is in full working order and if it is available. If someone has just plugged in, you’re looking at up to half an hour before you can take your turn, then another 20-30 minutes before you can be on your way again.

So how about home chargers?

I believe that the future is (clearly) electric. But that doesn’t mean I think petrol and diesel will vanish in the next 10 years.Inreality, pure petrol and diesel cars will no longer be on sale by 2030 – but it’s another five years before all new cars and vans will have to be zero emission. That means there’s another 13 years from now that hybrids will be the predominant option alongside battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

that, there’s an additional issue: capacity.Imagine everyone coming home from work and plugging in their cars to their domestic supplies at 6pm. The mains running down the street simply can’t cope with that level of charge demand and it’ll reduce the amount of available power to everyone, so they’ll wake up to go to work the next day and find that their car isn’t as charged as they expected. More investment is needed Investment is coming, but even more is needed. Charging infrastructure is one thing –public charge points, chargers in lamp posts – whatever. But investment is also needed in domestic energy supplies to be able to cope with a massive increase in demand. The future may well be electric, but without serious and rapid investment, it might not be as bright or as fully charged as we would like.

Approximately 40% of UK households have off road parking. For the rest, they park on the street, and street charging isn’t ideal, needing a cable across a pavement, or similar option to charge off your home supply. But even allowing for

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There are challenging times ahead, but if it helps us to win the battle against inflation, it will have been worthwhile.

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With inflation rampant at a rate we haven’ t seen for a generation or more, it’s a certainty that we are going to see interest rates pushed up in an attempt to slow inflation. The argument, in a nutshell, is that people spend less when interest rates are higher and spending less will control the increase in inflation. It has a proven track record, so don’t expect there to be a u-turn any time soon To be fair, interest rates reached an unsustain ably low base of 0.1% at the start of the covid pandemic They were always due to rise at some point and there are many ‘experts ’ who think that we should have suffered much more rapid hikes than the gentle monthly increases that have seen the Bank of England base rate reach 1.75%.

It’s difficult to have a conver sation about financial matter s at the moment without the subjects of inflation and interest rates being high on the agenda. The two are link ed, of course, with interest rates used by government in an attempt to control inflation

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Base rate will peak between 3 and 5% It won’t stop there expect base rate to peak at somewhere between 3 and 5% by the end of this year and remain there for what will seem an age after that another twelve months at least and maybe more. These are levels that we haven’ t seen for approaching 20 years, meaning that the newest generation of businessmen and women have never had to run their companies with interest costs at this level Indi viduals with mortgages will no doubt have not considered whether their borrowings were affordable at these rates of interestDoubtless the banks won’t increase what they pay on savings as quickly as they do what they char ge on borrowings But that’s ‘par for the course’ in terms of their behaviour.

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Live music on the outdoor platform. All kinds of impromptu entertainment for grown ups and children alike, as well as buskers and a Beer Tent. Craft stalls inside the Shed itself, and of course the Whistle Stop café will be doing take-away meals, hot and cold drinks and scrumptious pastries all day. Off the Rails is absolutely free. Just come on down to enjoy the fun! Plus, local and regional crafts on sale inside the main hall from 11am to 4pm. For more details, please visit www.shed-arts.co.uk

WELLBEING SHOW By Deer Spirit Events. 50+ fantastic exhibitors: 1-1 readings, holistic therapies, self-help, crystals, jewellery, arts and crafts, healthy living. Thirty talks and workshops, inside and out. Drumming workshop with Searchers drummer Scott Ottaway. Refreshments on site. Saturday 3rd September. 11-5pm. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL32 3JE. www.deerspirit.co.uk

WITH FUN Thursdays 2.30pm to 4pm beginning 22nd September 2022. Speak, read, listen to French. Improve vocabulary in a relaxed atmosphere. Tutor with French background. Christchurch, Malvern Road, Cheltenham. Contact Annette on 01452 502752 or annetteinthegarden37@gmail.com.email

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VERY SANTANA A West Midlands, UK-based band presenting a live experience spanning the entire musical Santana legacy, including the early era songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman, Samba Pati through the late 70s hits such as Europa, to the modern era multi Grammy Awarded songs such as Smooth and MariaMaria. 8pm. £17.50. Sundial Theatre, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundial-theatre.co.uk

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One of the biggest one-day agricultural shows in the UK. The 165-acre site in the beautiful north Cotswolds is packed with things to see and do – and buy. Traditional and always changing –that’s what they say about Moreton Show. Come for the day and prepare to be surprised at how much there is to see. Tickets from £10 in advance or £12.50 on the day. For more details, please visit www.moretonshow.co.uk

GLOUCESTER DAY Join us for celebrations and a parade to commemorate the lifting of the siege of Gloucester in 1643. A day full of frivolity, parades, music, street stalls, entertainment and a Mock Mayor making ceremony with our very own town crier Alan Myatt. From 11am. For more details, please www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.ukvisit

Prestbury Park, Cheltenham GL50 4SH. Tack, equestrian wear, crafts and more. 6pm to 8pm. Free entry – come and grab a bargain! 01242 584420.

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HUNT Find the hedgehogs hidden around the Arboretum and mark their locations on the map provided to win a prize! £2.50 per child (payable on arrival), plus admission fee. Booking isn’t necessary (only admission tickets need to be pre-booked, excluding Batsford members). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Daily activity. Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AT. www.batsarb.co.uk 2 TACKSEPTEMBER&TABLE TOP SALE This event will be held in the arena at Cotswold Riding for the Disabled based at Cheltenham Racecourse, The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit. What’s On Promote your 2022 events! Promote your 2022 events in the county’s most widely-distributed magazine and reach up to 400,000* potential visitors! Advertise in print and receive a FREE equivalent listing on our website! Event listing prices (per month) To promote your event, please email info@thelocalanswer.co.uk Prices are per edition area – Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cotswolds, Stroud District or North Gloucestershire. 40-word** listing: £30+VAT 65-word listing: £45+VAT 90-word listing: £55+VAT Include a 3cm deep image with any of these options for an extra £30+VAT *Figure based on 2.2 readers per magazine with a total monthly circulation across Gloucestershire of 183,000 magazines. **The name and date of the event are included in the word limit (you can also include a description, timings, ticket prices, contact details, website address, etc.). The Local Answer To advertise call 01242 510500 Page 31

11 FRAMPTONSEPTEMBERCOUNTRY FAIR Held in 30 acres of beautiful Frampton Court Estate parkland, this is one of the last truly traditional Country Fairs. Join us in celebrating all that is great about the countryside and the people who work and live in it. With over 400 trade stands, three display rings and a traditional fun fair there is so much to see and do. 9am-6pm. Buy tickets online at framptoncountryfair.co.uk Age 13+ £11.50, age 5-12 £3. Frampton on Severn, Junction 13 off M5. GL2 7EP. 01452 740152. framptoncountryfair.co.uk

First up at 11am is The Mayor of Barton’s Parade then later, at 2pm, The Gloucester Day Parade takes place, headed by the Civic Party, Community Groups and Veterans.

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A day jam-packed with all things plantbased and cruelty-free. A wide range of vegan stalls including delicious vegan street food, baked goods and sweet treats, ethical clothing brands, cruelty free cosmetics, arts and crafts, charities and outreach, as well as free samples from our info tent. There really will be something for everyone to enjoy. Vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, pescatarians, omnivores and just the v-curious – all welcome! 10am-3pm. Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NW. For more details, please visit www.veganfairs.co.uk

NOTHING John Heffernan and Katherine Parkinson lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity. The legendary familyrun Hotel Messina on the Italian Riviera has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love. Broadcast live from the National Theatre. Tickets £16.50 (conc £14.50, students £12.50). 7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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For the past 378 years, the good people of Gloucester have been commemorating and celebrating the lifting of the Siege of Gloucester of 1643, one of the most memorable and celebrated stances to have taken place during the English Civil War. The Cathedral City and Port of Gloucester shone out like a flaming beacon of hope to all those who valued Parliamentary Democracy and was adamant in its defiance of despotism. Because of Gloucester’s heroic action we have a constitutional Monarchy and democratic Parliamentary system that is the envy of the world. Come and join us on Saturday 3rd September as we celebrate the Mock Mayor meeting the real Mayor of Gloucester. This was originally a tongue-in-cheek message of defiance to Charles II who reduced the city boundaries because his father, Charles I, failed to take Gloucester during 1643.Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will also be attending the event. Lots of entertainment

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FESTIVAL OF STARS Free festival for everyone! Pavilion Sports Field, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN. Saturday 10th September, 2pm-10pm. Bands, performing arts for children, iSingPOP, vocal groups, art and sports activities, open mic, dog show and more. Lineup: www.christianartsfestival.org

Our Star Theatre Company proudly present their critically-acclaimed comedy, Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure! Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on this riveting, until now unpublished, case... Damsel in distress, Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches of his arch-enemy, James Moriarty! 7.30pm. Tickets £12. The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk1LW.

There will be stalls along the four gate streets with local charitable, auxiliary, political and faith groups raising awareness and much-needed funds to carry on contributing to life in our great city. Please support them and, perhaps, find out how you can play your part in shaping the future of Gloucester.Therewill be entertainment during the day, including the two annual parades through the four gate streets, which are a great spectacle for visitors.

FLIES AGAIN After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s ‘The Rivals’. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin and Laurie Davidson. Broadcast live from the National Theatre. Tickets £16.50 (conc £14.50, students £12.50). 7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Our annual summer fundraising event will take place on the 1st and 2nd October at the beautiful Fromebridge Mill Pub, GL2 7PD We will have a dog show with lots of classes, demos and talks to watch, a large craft market, food, entertainment and much more! For more information about the event and tickets, please www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.ukvisit

Produce a beautiful botanical painting with artist Debbie Devauden. This botanical painting workshop is aimed at students of all levels. Debbie’s fun and relaxed approach inspires students to produce intricate botanical paintings. £60 per person. 10am to 4pm. Book online: wwt.org.uk/slimbridge SUPPORTER TOUR

all weekend. Three stages, three days, live music and live comedy. 30 bands, 20 acoustic acts, 24 comedy acts, food pop-ups and student drink offers.

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nurseries from all over the UK will be heading to Malvern Autumn Show, with impressive displays and hands-on advice, offering inspiration for seasoned growers and newbies alike. There is plenty more including great food, cookery demonstrations and shopping arcades, plus a selection of artisan craft for you to browse and buy. 9am-6pm each day. More details at www.malvernautumn.co.uk

Visit the award-winning college for young adults with disabilities at Ullenwood and discover more about its work and current plans for expansion as part of its Building a Brighter Future Appeal. Wednesday 21st September, 10am or 2.30pm. Booking essential https://bit.ly/TourStarat MALVERNSEPTEMBERAUTUMN

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9 CREATEOCTOBERCHELTENHAM SUNDAY MARKET AT THE KINGS ARMS, PRESTBURY Join us at The Kings Arms in Prestbury for our outdoor Sunday market from 11am until 3pm. We will have a selection of handpicked sellers including local crafters, artisans and independent businesses. 11am-3pm. For more details, please www.createcheltenham.comvisit

Lots of stalls bursting with top quality ‘like new’ and new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby and children’s industry showcasing and selling their products and services all under one roof! Great brands at up to 90% off the full retail price! 2pm-4pm. Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7SP. For more details, please www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.ukvisit

In partnership with the University of Gloucestershire’s Student Union! Strictly 18+ only. For more details, search ‘Frog and Fiddle’ on Facebook. MARKETS & WORKSHOPS

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FROGFEST 2022 The Frog & Fiddle’s annual 3 day weekender finally makes its longawaited post COVID return! Free entry

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14 WILDLIFEOCTOBERPHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Learn how to take the perfect wildlife picture and begin to understand some of the basics of photography composition and techniques. £63 per person. 10am to 3pm. Book online: wwt.org.uk/slimbridge Indulge in Christmas at the Wye Valley Centre Ideal for Clubs, Groups & Societies throughout the year ~ ‘Tour & Explore’ with Buffet Lunch & Discount Shopping ~ 2023 Group Packages Out Now ~ Call for a brochure Tintern, Monmouthshire NP16 6SE abbeymill.com enquiry@abbeymill.com @abbeymilltintern 01291 689228 Tuuxç `|ÄÄ Christmas Shopping A wonderful range of gifts to suit all in our 5 unique shops! Festive Lunches Book for family, friends and colleagues 2 courses + coffee & mince pie £19.95pp or Table of 4 only £70! Festive Afternoon Tea £15/person or 2 for £25! on presentation of this voucher until 23rd December 2022. BOOKINGS ONLY at least two days’ notice required Add a bottle of Prosecco for just £6.50 (20cl) or £16.95 (75cl) The Local Answer To advertise call 01242 510500 Page 33

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We are open from 1-4pm with a fabulous market showcasing a variety of skilled crafters, artists, bakers, food producers and more! This year we will also be running workshops alongside the market – watch this space for more information! Entry and parking is free! Please bring a shopping bag. For more details, please visit www.createcheltenham.com BABY & CHILDREN’S MARKET NEARLY NEW SALE

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Nominated by Bex Greenwood Cirencester Opportunity Group specialises in working holistically with children and parents, providing inclusive early years education and support for families. Next year marks the 50th birthday of the charity, and they feel extremely proud to still be able to continue to make a positive difference to the lives of so many local children and their families.

Find out more at www.opportunity-group.co.uk

Thank you to everyone who entered our TLA Charity Giveaway. We were blown away by the volume of entries and the obvious support for Gloucestershire’s charities and not-for-profit organisations.

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We had nearly 5,000 nominations in total for the five £1,000 prizes, with more than 360 organisations put forward. There could only be five winners, but it’s heartwarming to know so many local organisations have the support of Gloucestershire residents.

Nominated by Jeannie Bowers ALFIG is the largest and most active Facebook group for reuniting pets in Gloucestershire. Since inception we have grown to cover all animals, birds and reptiles, and we work with experts and veterinary staff, as well as 15+ volunteers/admin. Since the Pandemic we have rehomed over 100 cats, and we work with Crickmore Vets and local fosterers to help many cats in need find their forever homes.

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The vision for Gloucester Feed The Hungry is to help put a smile on the faces of people who need it most. To never look down on anyone struggling, but to always be there to lend a helping hand to help them up and have hope for a better tomorrow.

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Nominated by Nicki Hurst Scrubditch Care Farm is a small charity near Cirencester providing therapeutic farm-based activities for adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues, as well as people living with dementia. Attendees help to care for our many animals, grow fruit and vegetables, cook and spend time working in our woodland. Time at the farm can help to increase confidence, build independence and promote good health and wellbeing.

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The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home works across Gloucestershire to support over 1,000 animals each year. They find new families for abandoned, neglected and abused animals who need a new home, and provide access to veterinary treatment for low income pet owners through subsidised veterinary clinics, ensuring no animal suffers because of cost.

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We are looking forward to speaking to local residents about plans for attractive planting areas on the allotment edge of Grange Field to support insects and wildlife whilst maintaining the open central area for games, dog walkers, exercise and of course space for stalls when we hold events! These plans are in the very early stages so please come along to the green CKPC gazebos to find out more.

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Following the traditional format, we have excellent food and drink stalls, local small businesses, charities and community groups, the Music Man Children’s Entertainer and local singer Brian Black is performing. We have free Traditional Fair Games, an Art and Photography exhibition for young people in the Kings Hall, free climate-focused children’s activities under the “Shaping the Future” banner in the Stanton Hall and a strong presence from local partners with an interest in nature and the local environment.

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PATESIANS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PATESIANS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SANDY LANE PLAYING FIELD, EVEREST ROAD, LECKHAMPTON, CHELTENHAM GL53 9LG *All dates and events will be weather-dependent. welcome!membersNew Friday Nights @ Pats are back with pop-up food from Fire & Slice and the Noodle Shack! For more information and updates, please visit our Facebook page. We’ll provide a skittle alley for free for groups of 10-20 people. Children joining in must be over 13 years old. Please email info@patesians.club to arrange a booking. For Club information, please email Claire at info@patesians.club FRIDAY NIGHTS @ PATS! TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR FREE! @ patesians.club @ patesiansclub CKCharltonKingsParishCouncil

Planning: Thursday 1st and Monday 19th at 7pm Community Assets: Monday 12th at 7pm Full Council: Monday 26th at 7pm Clerk Joanna Noles (01242 www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.ukClerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk250087)

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Charlton Kings Parish Council is looking forward to hosting over 30 stalls and lots of free, fun activities for all ages at the Autumn Fayre on Saturday 24th September from 1pm5pm on Grange Field, off Church Piece near the Charlton Kings Library.

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Autumn

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Wildlife Matters with Dorothy Glen

September marks the end of our record-breaking summer. Flowers fade, leaves start to brown, the sun is lower in the sky and golden through the trees. As children are welcomed back to school, our songbirds emerge fresh-feathered from their annual moult and are welcomed back to our gardens.

Some birds, though, are starting a longer journey as they fly south for the winter. Perhaps the best loved of these are swallows and house martins, which are a happy harbinger of the coming spring when they arrive earlier in the year. Cuckoos fly via Italy to the Congo rainforests In September, swallows begin the long flight back to South Africa. House martins travel to the sahara and beyond. Similarly, swifts, which spend their lives in flight, travel as far as Mozambique. Another impressive migration is undertaken by the cuckoo, which flies via Italy and Spain to the Congo rainforests.

As well as birds, many of our insects also migrate. Bestknown are perhaps the painted lady and clouded yellow butterflies, which both have occasional mass migrations. For example, the golden ball of clouded yellows which were mistaken for poison gas over the Channel during the Second WorldWhenWar.conditions are right we can see an explosion of painted ladies on our shores, the last being in 2009 when 11 million of the butterflies arrived from Europe. That year there was a large citizen science study, where a combination of observers and radar allowed scientists to understand the extent of the insects’ migration for the first time. Each butterfly only does one step of the journey The species makes a 9,000mile round trip from tropical Africa to the Arctic Circle, following the caterpillar food plants as growing conditions

Amazing migrations

change with the seasons. They do this over up to six successive generations, so each butterfly only does one step of the journey, and those which return to Africa are several generations behind their ancestors that left in the spring.Radar showed that the butterflies fly an average of 500m above ground in order to travel on the wind at 30mph. We are likely to see more migrants As the climate warms, we are likely to see more migrants, such as the impressive swallowtail butterfly, make a permanent home in the UK. Only this year we heard about the exotic-looking bee-eaters which successfully nested and reared chicks in Norfolk, one of only a handful of nesting attempts ever in the UK. There have been attempts from swallows to overwinter in England in recent years too –perhaps it won’t be long until we see them all year round.

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Introduce colour

After a long hot summer in our gardens and outside spaces, come the autumn it’s a good time to relook at our interiors. Once you’ve packed away the pizza oven and had your last barbeque, the kitchen will become the beating heart of your home again. If you’re thinking of a kitchen refresh this autumn, these are some of the key trends for AW 2022.

The new approach

A good way to update your kitchen is to change the colour of your units. I am a fan of shaker cabinets that can easily be repainted. Green is a continuing trend for kitchens – pair

Kitchen confidential

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Design and detail It’s the details that make all the difference. Personalise your space by opting for open Image: Wren Kitchens

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shelving or vintage style cupboards with glazed doors and display your favourite kitchen items. Fill the shelves with bright ceramics and coloured glassware, and add favourite artworks on the walls. On-trend washable rugs give an instant homely and lived-in look. My sister has a braided rug in her country kitchen and it looks so cosy. Check out Weaver Green for some lovely designs. Must-have accessorieskitchen

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Sustainability is one of the biggest interiors trends. Look at what you already have and go for a ‘tweakment’ rather than a full refurb. Think about repainting your existing units, putting on new door fronts or replacing your worktops with quartz or a composite. You’ll be amazed what a difference it will make and how much money you can save.

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Smiths are looking for take-off

“That area of the game will be key for us this season. We’re not just looking for parity, we want to dominate teams physically and if we can do that then our quality will come through.”

It certainly shone through last season when they won the title with a 29-22 win at Berry Hill with a game to spare.

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Smiths head coach Ben Parker, left, with skills coach Rob Nock

They are certainly doing that and while there has clearly been a huge upturn in Smiths’ performances over the past few years, it’s not something that has happened “Fundamentally,overnight.Smiths are still a real good bunch of guys,” said Parker. “They were your typical rugby club, they enjoyed the social side and enjoyed having a good time.

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And with four of the teams who were in Gloucestershire One North last season – Brockworth, Old Centralians 2nds, Gordon League and Cirencester – promoted alongside Smiths, it’s fair to say they aren’t going into the complete unknown. The rest of the division is made up of Cheltenham Saracens, Old Cryptians, Ross-on-Wye and Spartans, and Parker – a strongrunning, tough tackling inside centre for Old Pats from 1999 through to 2015, during many of their glory years – certainly knows what it takes to climb the divisions.“Traditionally Smiths have always had a lot of quality,” the 42-year-old financial adviser said. “What we’ve looked to do is really step up the physical side of our game, the set-pieces, we’ve worked really hard.

“I asked some of the guys afterwards and they said they didn’t think Smiths had played at Berry Hill for 40 years,” Parker said. “That’s one of the motivations for us, we want to play teams we haven’t played before and we want to beat teams we haven’t played before. We want to set new records at the club, set new standards.”

As befits a team who owe their name to a company that worked in the aircraft industry, Smiths Rugby Club are aiming high this season.

“But what we said to them is that you can have an even better time if you’re winning rugby matches as well and that means training hard and playing hard. If one of those things is missing, it doesn’t happen.”

The RFU reorganisation of the league structure means that their reward for romping to the Gloucestershire One North title last time out is a place in the 12strong Counties 2 GloucestershireThat’sNorth.Level 7 – a level above where they played last season –but far from being daunted by the prospect of going toe-to-toe with the likes of Coney Hill, Hucclecote and Old Richians, Smiths are relishing the opportunity and are targeting another promotion.“We’regoing to have a really good stab at this league, why not?” said head coach Ben Parker, who is embarking on his third campaign in the role. “We had a really good season last time out, I’m really excited by this league, I genuinely like what the RFU have done.

Parker’s optimism is easy to understand. Smiths won their title with a playing record of won 20, lost two, last season and they took that form into the end-of-season Cheltenham Combination Senior Cup when they travelled to Old Patesians, who were playing three divisions above them, and pushed them all the way before going down 32-29.

And to be fair, they’ve been aiming high for the past few seasons, so much so that the coming campaign will see them play at their highest level in their 70-year history.

“It’s a genuine Cheltenham/ Gloucester league. There will be real derby games, why not try to make an impression, we’re still improving. Why wouldn’t we go for Counties 1?”

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