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Welcome to the November issue of The Local Answer. We hope that as the dark nights and colder weather take over, you will find plenty of good things in our magazine to look forward to in the coming weeks and great ideas to make your home warm and cosy. Remember, remember the fifth of November! Guy Fawkes night may not be strictly celebrated on the fifth anymore, but our What’s On section has details of where you can see a great firework display at Burley Fields Farm, Leckhampton. You could even win five free tickets for the display on 10th November – see page 32. Our cover star this month is Aidan O’Donnell, alongside Magpie – a beautiful pony who lives and works at Cotswold Riding for The Disabled. Aidan’s life has been greatly enhanced by this fantastic charity which will benefit from fundraising at the three day Open Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on 16th, 17th and 18th November. You can read all about Cotswold Riding for The Disabled and the events at Cheltenham Racecourse on pages 3031, plus there’s a great chance to win free tickets to the races! Christmas is approaching! The Christmas Parade takes place on 22nd November with free live entertainment at The Brewery from 4.45-7pm. Cheltenham College is hosting a Christmas Fair on 25th November with over 70 stalls on which to find a special gift. If you like home-made things at Christmas you can make your own decorations at Tewkesbury Heritage Centre, or even try making your own Christmas Pudding – see our recipe on page 9! However, if cooking the Christmas Dinner sounds like far too much bother and you want to relax instead, then Martin and Tom Bliss – the new landlords of The Wheatsheaf, in Old Bath Road – invite you to join them for an excellent lunch on Christmas Day. Whatever your plans we wish you an enjoyable November!

Contents Food & Entertainment 6 Delicious Dishes 9 Did You Know? 14 Vouchers 14 What’s On 19 Health & Beauty 36 Homes & Gardens 39 In the Garden 45 Property News 55 Professional Services 58 Money Matters 61 People First Policing 65 Index of Advertisers 66 Competition Winners 66 Competitions 17, 23, 27, 31, 32 & 34

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A winning combination – Aidan, Magpie and Cotswold RDA Our cover this month features Magpie, a very handsome 16-yearold pony who lives and works at Cotswold Riding for The Disabled. He doesn’t always look that smart – but he has been entering a few competitions lately and scrubs up really well! He is such a kind, patient and very responsive pony – just the type RDA need. Beside Magpie is Aidan O’Donnell one of many riders who ‘love him to bits’, well anyone who met him would! Aidan is 14 and lives with his parents, Nicky and Jeff, in Richmond Avenue, Gloucester, and has been riding at Cotswold RDA for 21⁄2 years. His disability is Asperger syndrome – a form of autism, which is a lifelong condition effecting how a person makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to other people. It is known as a ‘hidden disability’, meaning you can’t tell someone has the condition from their outward appearance. The three main areas of difficulty for sufferers are social communication, social interaction and social imagination. Characteristics vary from one individual to another and, as well as the three main areas of difficulty, people may also have a love of routines, special interests or sensory difficulties.

Try stopping him now! Aidan is home educated as he found school life too much to cope with. He feels very uncomfortable in crowds, doesn’t like changes to his routine and his sensory difficulty is noise – he hated the dining hall at school as it was too loud. His parents suggested to him that he might like to try horse riding. He didn’t want to initially, but agreed to give it a try in the knowledge that if he didn’t like it, he could stop. Well you try stopping him now! Nicky and Jeff can’t believe the

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2012 were riders that came through RDA (and many of these people started for therapeutic reasons!). Perhaps 2016 will be Aidan’s year, but he and others will need all the help Cotswold RDA can provide through facilities, cost-effective training and support. In turn, this wonderful charity can only deliver to the level of funding it receives from generous public donations and financial assistance from businesses and other organisations.

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difference in Aidan’s behaviour since attending RDA. He has really come out of himself and now regards the volunteers as friends and will actually talk to them about things going on in his life. His parents said the support from the volunteers has been fantastic. Aidan, along with five other riders, entered the Midwest regional round of the ‘Countryside Challenge’. They came away with a 6th, 3rd, 2nd and amazing 1st from Aidan who was also joint winner of the trophy awarded for the rider with the highest points. Aidan went on to the Nationals held at Hartpury in July and came a magnificent 3rd! Nearly all of the British ParaEquestrian squad on the pathway to

Cheltenham Racecourse itself has provided invaluable support over many years, and continues to do so. Another concerned organisation – Countryside Alliance – is also paving the way for much needed funds to be raised for Cotswold RDA by sharing proceeds from its forthcoming event at Cheltenham Racecourse. The ‘Countryside Day’ on Friday, 16th November is the first of three great days of entertainment for the whole family – for more details see our ‘What’s On’ section. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer at Cotswold RDA or, maybe, to provide a donation to help with running costs or put towards more characters like Magpie, please contact the centre direct for more details: t 01242 584420 e cotswold.rda@btconnect.com w cotswoldrda.org.uk

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A new era at The Wheatsheaf in Leckhampton’s Old Bath Road is entering a new era of the pub’s history after new landlords – father and son team Martin and Tom Bliss – took over the management of the local popular ‘Gastro Pub’. The Wheatsheaf recently underwent a refurbishment and now offers quality pub dining, separate function room for use of up to 150 people, huge beer gardens for barbeques and just to sit and enjoy a drink with friends. The friendly atmosphere of the venue is ideal for those wishing to meet friends for a daytime coffee and pastry, or a few glasses of wine in the evening, or to enjoy a variety of high quality cuisine throughout the week. The Wheatsheaf’s menu provides a great range of competitively priced fayre prepared by award winning chef Dan Greaves, with special offers regularly available.

Great food and entertainment for everyone Martin and Tom are proud to support fellow Gloucestershire businesses and will continue to source local produce from local farmers. They intend to add to their delicious menu with more dishes prepared with ingredients from nearby suppliers. Tom said: “As well as looking to constantly improve our menus and the general environment, we’ll be hosting a number of events throughout the coming months such as ‘Live Music’, ‘Beer and Cider Festivals’, the return of ‘Comedy Evenings’, a ‘New Year’s

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Eve Party’ plus some new events to keep our customers entertained throughout the year.” One of the most popular meals at The Wheatsheaf is the ‘Sunday Roast’ and now you’ll be able to enjoy an excellent Christmas Lunch too! Martin said: “We want people to enjoy themselves all year round, and Christmas day is no exception. We’ve kept the price as low as possible so families can let Mum relax too without ‘breaking the bank’.” At only £40 each (£20 for under 12s!) for a glass of bubbly (or soft drink) on arrival followed by three delicious courses and tea/coffee, it really is excellent value for money! As Cheltenham’s newest landlords, Martin and Tom are keen to deliver the warmest of welcomes to all customers, so why not pop along for a chat and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere?

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Granny’s Christmas Pudding

Delicious Dishes

Method Mix together the almonds and dried fruit. Add the sugar, breadcrumbs, orange rind and suet, then the flour, salt and spices, stirring at each stage. When well mixed, add the beaten eggs, orange juice and The last Sunday of the ‘Church Year’ – the Sunday before Guinness, stir well to make a fairly stiff consistency. Cover Advent – is often called ‘Stir-up Sunday’. It is the traditional day the bowl with a clean damp cloth and leave in a cool place for everyone in the family to take a turn at stirring the overnight (for at least 12 hours). Christmas Pudding whilst making a wish. Next day, grease the pudding basin and line the bottom This year it is on 25th November. with greaseproof paper. Fill with the mixture, pressing well Ingredients down. Cover the top with a double layer of greaseproof (makes one large 2lb/1.2 litre pudding) paper, pleating it in the middle to allow for the pudding to 2oz (56g) Flaked Almonds rise. 6oz (170g) Sultanas 4oz (113g) Currants Cover top with cotton cloth about the size of a man’s 6oz (170g) Raisins handkerchief, tie with string around the basin, then bring the 4oz (113g) Soft Dark Brown Sugar corners together at the top and tie to make a carrying handle. 4oz (113g) Fresh White Breadcrumbs Put the pudding into a large steamer or pan of boiling water Finely grated rind and (sufficient water to come half way up the side of the basin). juice of 1 Medium Orange Simmer for 6 hours (or 4 hours and for another 1½-2 hours 4oz (113g) Shredded Suet before serving). Keep a good eye on the pan, topping up 4oz (113g) Flour with boiling water to half-way up the basin as necessary. Pinch of Salt Leave the puddings until cold, re-cover with clean 1 rounded tsp (5ml) of Ground Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Mixed Spice greaseproof paper and cloth and store in a cool, dark place. 2 Large Eggs, beaten On the day you wish to serve, steam for a further 1½-2 ¼ pint (150ml) Guinness hours (although heating in the microwave is fine, with no loss Make the pudding one day – cook it the next! of quality).

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A taste of paradise In October I went to investigate one of the hidden secrets of Cheltenham – East and West Foods – located at 449-451 High Street, just before the traffic lights where Gloucester Road and Tewkesbury Road meet. I was met by Sadek, who is very proud of what the shop has to offer the public, and he was keen to let me – and all of you – know about this ‘world of discovery’ that has gone unnoticed by most of us. East and West Foods is the biggest Asian Oriental supermarket in the Cheltenham area. They have an in house butcher supplying fresh halal meats, freezers full of poultry, huge fish, all sizes of king prawns, halal meat, vegetables and items I am always trying to find like frozen garlic and lime leaves for when I want to make a Thai green curry.

service to restaurants across the county – so everything is bought in bulk and retail customers enjoy the benefits too! Sadek said that he had some people in the other week who were having a party as part of a fundraiser for somewhere in Northern India and they were inviting all their friends round, the theme being Indian and they wanted to put out some authentic snacks, sauces and dips- that was no problem, there was plenty to choose from. So next time you fancy cooking a special meal. or just stocking up your store cupboard, pop down to East and West foods – you can park opposite, or if there’s no space, pull up outside and the staff will direct you to nearby spaces.

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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. 1 NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN SINGLES SPECIAL Drinks and nibbles for happy singles with Don’t Do Dating’s monthly catch up at the Lansdown Bar (upstairs function space). A Halloween twist inc. howling concoctions, light buffet, ghoulish new friends, games. 8pm. £12 inc. drink and food. 07712 433978. www.dont-do-dating.co.uk CREATE FOR CHRISTMAS Join Susie Early for a fantastic opportunity to make some lovely Christmas willow. Choose a Christmas tree or an angel. £20. Booking essential. Price includes materials and refreshments. Out of the Hat, 100 Church Street, Tewkesbury. www.outofthehat.org.uk. 01684 855040 2 NOVEMBER SCOTT Live music. Royal George, Birdlip. 9pm. 3 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS LAUNCH Mince pies, games and giveaways throughout the day at Inside Out, 230 Bath Road, Cheltenham. UNIVERSARAMA! From Squashbox Theatre. Since the dawn of time, human beings have gazed up at the night sky and wondered… What’s up there? How far does it go? Does it ever end? Well, wonder no longer! All these questions and more will be answered in Universarama! Let Professor Johnson (Kneehigh Theatre) take you on a journey to the edges of space and time! We’ll explore the solar system, study the stars, visit distant galaxies and hear the fascinating story of John Couch Adams – the Cornishman who discovered Neptune. Suitable for 8 years+. 2.30pm. £10 (£7) Family £30. Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk STEAMROLLER Live music. Bayshill Inn, 85 St Georges Street, Cheltenham. 9pm. CHELTENHAM MOTOR CLUB DISPLAY AT THE BREWERY Static display of cars, motorcycles and an exhibition of motor photographs. In aid of the charity Make A Wish Foundation. www.cheltmc.com or call 01242 522590. TOY SALE Come and choose some lovely toys at Charlton Kings Baptist Church. New and used gifts sold in aid of Acorns Childrens Hospice. 9.15am-4.30pm daily, except Sunday. Donations of toys in good condition welcomed. For details call Gladys on 01242 522559.

4 NOVEMBER KIN CYPHER BAND Live music. Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham. 9pm. 7 NOVEMBER

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SINGLE, SOLVENT, SOCIABLE, 55+YEARS Why not increase your circle of friends by joining our happy group for a tea/coffee and chat in pleasant conservatory surroundings. 11am Wednesdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November. For venue contact Caroline on 01242 528 566. 8 NOVEMBER JAM/OPEN MIC NIGHT Restoration, High St, Cheltenham. 9-11pm JIM RAMSEY Live music at The Apple Tree, Woodmancote, Bishops Cleeve. 9pm. 9 NOVEMBER THE CANTERBURY TALES Drama by The Pantaloons. Madcap medieval mayhem as the criticallyacclaimed Pantaloons present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in under two hours. Come and join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Each tale will be told in a different performance style, from musicals to silent films, from physical theatre to Shakespearean. Plus, the audience gets to select which tales are told, resulting in a unique theatrical experience every time. Fast-paced, physical and funny, this performance is in modern English and suitable for the whole family. 7.30pm. £13 (£11). 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk 10 NOVEMBER LIVE MUSIC FROM BLUES BROTHERS U.K. The country’s premier tribute to the music of The Blues Brothers. It stars the sensationally talented, energetic and authentic Dave Ratty and Iain Barton (Jerry Lee Lewis Story, Talbot House) as Jake and Elwood Blues, supported by the mighty voices of The BeeVees and a fabulous 6 piece Blues and Soul band. All the great Blues Brothers’ favourites are performed. 7.30pm. £15 (£14). 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Disco Roadshow, small fun fair, pig roast, burgers, chips and licensed bar at Burley Fields Lakes, Leckhampton Lane. Gates open and bonfire lit at 7pm. Kids Show starts at 8.15pm. Grand Finale at 9.45pm. Last admission 9pm. Adults and Children £4 in advance, £6 on the night. Tickets on sale at Burley Field Lakes Farm Shop, Leckhampton Convenience Store, Smith & Mann (Charlton Kings) and Bargain Booze (Bath Road). Call Steve on 07831 734683, Pam on 07769 700067 or 01242 861333. Strictly no alcohol, fireworks or sparklers to be brought in. 10-11 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS MARKET Festive local market at the Brewery. Great mix of local produce and crafts. Frankie & Benny’s will have their own festive stall and Santa will be celebrating with a fun run. 11am-5pm. 10 NOVEMBER & 1 DECEMBER JUBILATE CHAMBER CHOIR Jubilate Chamber Choir will be performing in celebration of the lives of those we have loved, featuring an exciting new Requiem by Ian Higginson and Shades of Jazz, his lively, toe tapping interpretation of the latin mass (with support from members of the Beauregard Academy), as well as favourites by John Rutter and Howard Goodall. St Mary’s Church, Charlton Kings. Tickets £10, £8 senior citizens and £6 under 21s in advance from Musical Instruments, Winchcombe Street or call 01242 517635. 10-14 NOVEMBER SNOOKER PLAYERS TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP Come and watch the world’s greatest snooker players at The Capital Venue, Edison Close, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester GL2 2FN. To book tickets visit www.southwestsnookeracademy.com. From just £10 to access all matches.

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11 NOVEMBER COUNTRYSIDE RAMBLING WITH OTHER SINGLES Join other fab people for a walk around the Cotswolds. 3-4m comfortable pace, dogs welcome. Pub lunch afterwards for those who would like to stay. 10am. £6. For details on this month’s venue: 07712 433978 / www.dont-do-dating.co.uk 13 NOVEMBER CORONETTES Live music. Royal Union, Hatherley Street, Tivoli, Cheltenham. 9pm. Free. 13-14 NOVEMBER Rotary Club of Cheltenham North’s second

OPEN DAY AT PRESCOTT SHOOTING Fun for the whole family with ‘have-a-go’ activities. Pinnock Wood Farm, Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5AX. 01242 673542. 16 NOVEMBER TEWKESBURY’S ITALIAN CHRISTMAS The real Italian food market. Italian meats, cheeses, salami, olives, oils, sausages, breads, cakes and sweets. Cascades car park. 9am-4pm. www.visittewkesbury.info. RACE WEEK ENTERTAINMENT Royal George, Birdlip. 9pm. PIAF ~ THE SONGS, EVE LOISEAU

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elsewhere in our ‘What’s On’ section. To book tickets visit www.cheltenham.co.uk or call 0844 579 3003, and for dining and hospitality packages call 01242 537653. 17 NOVEMBER COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Tiernan Douieb, Andrew O’Neill and Martin Bigpig Mor deliver a swear free comic set suitable for children aged 6+ at The Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA. 2.45pm. £7.50. 0844 576 2210. SLIMBRIDGE WWT BIRDWATCH MORNING – HIDE ROUNDS Join our warden as he opens our hides and learn about the different birds visible from each one and how to identify them in their seasonal plumages. 7.30am. £15. Must pre-book. 01453 891223 events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk.

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A 45 stalls selling an exciting array of gifts, jewellery, fashion, home and decor, cards and wrapping, books, xmas decorations, craft, food and drink, toys, beauty and therapy, treasure trails. Refreshments and free parking. Admission £3, children under 12 free. All profits go to the charities. Celebrity guest appearance by Grand National jockey Bob Champion. 10am until 4pm. For more information call 01242 676734

13-15 NOVEMBER AMATEUR DANCE AT THE BACON THEATRE Corraine Collins Dance Studios Practically Perfekt. £10 (£7). 7pm (Sat mat 2pm). 01242 582904. 13-17 NOVEMBER LADIES IN RETIREMENT Playhouse Company presents an eerie Victorian thriller set in an isolated house on the Thames marshes.The Playhouse Theatre, Bath Road. 7.45pm (plus Sat 2.30pm). £10 (£8). 01242 522852. 14-16 NOVEMBER THE SEVERN BORE Come and watch this amazing natural phenomenon from the best vantage points at Minsterworth, Stonebench and Over Bridge as the Atlantic tide speeds up the River Severn and intrepid surfers ride the tidal wave. Various times: timetable can be seen at www.severn-bore.co.uk. Free. 15 NOVEMBER MONTHLY AUCTION OF FURNITURE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES This month a special section featuring books will be on sale. Viewing over two days prior to sale Tues 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-5pm. Sale starts 10.30am. Prinknash Abbey Park, Cranham. 01452 344499. Enquiries@simonchorley.com. www.simonchorley.com

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This beautiful and charismatic UK Touring production celebrates the music of the legendary French chanteuse, Edith Piaf. And whilst Piaf is inimitable, singer Eve Loiseau’s lustrous tone and exquisite French accent perfectly captures the essence of the ‘Little Sparrow’ and will also capture your heart! As well as a dramatic narrative thread, the show includes all of Piaf’s most famous and most loved songs. Cheltenham born Eve is delighted to be back home to perform the last show of this year’s tour. 7.45pm. The Everyman. From £17. www.tickets.everymantheatre.org.uk. ‘MODERN DINOSAURS’ BY GRAHAM MAPLES AT SLIMBRIDGE A review of current knowledge regarding, the evolution of birds and the means whereby they undertake hazardous migrations. 7.30pm. Members of Friends of Slimbridge £5, Guests £6. Must be prebooked: 01453 891223, events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk. 16, 17 & 18 NOVEMBER THE OPEN

Three days of racing magic. A major highlight of the British Racing Calendar. 80 trade stands in The Open Shopping Village, a great atmosphere in the grandstands, bars and restaurants and an historic race. Under 18’s are admitted free on all three days. For details see advertisement and editorial

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Saturday 17th November – 9am-12pm HATHERLEY DENTAL SURGERY 35 Grasmere Road, Hatherley, Cheltenham GL51 3PQ. Tel: 01242 515621. www.hatherleydental.co.uk TEWKESBURY’S FLAVOURS OF ITALY Italian style food and gift market. Italian meats, cheeses, salami, olives, oil, artisan breads, cakes, biscuits, coffee, sweets and Christmas gifts. Tewkesbury Town Hall. 10am-4pm. www.visittewkesbury.info. CRAZY88 Live music at Albion House, North Street, Cheltenham. 9pm. FREE WHEEL BLUES Live music. Bayshill Inn, 85 St Georges Street, Cheltenham. 9pm. VIVO Live music. Charlton Kings Club, Charlton Kings. £2 non members. 8.45pm. 17 NOVEMBER-24 FEBRUARY SLIMBRIDGE FLOODLIT SWAN FEED

Enjoy the magical winter spectacle of thousands of wild birds and Bewick’s swans wintering on Swan Lake in floodlight. Listen to the warden’s commentary from the heated comfort of the observatory and discover how we identify each Bewick’s swan individually. £5 adults, £3 children. No need to pre-book. 01453 891223 18 NOVEMBER GROOVE FRONT Live music. Royal Union, Hatherley Street, Tivoli. 8-11pm. Free.

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Sunday is family fun day CHILDREN GO FREE Sunday 18th November On Sunday 18th November, Cheltenham really is open to all the family. In a special marquee we’re bringing together all sorts of fun for young children to enjoy, from face painting and a soft play area to a petting farm and much more.

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18 NOVEMBER WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS WITH IAIN GREEN AT SLIMBRIDGE Understand how your camera works and the basics of photography, but want to finetune your photography of the natural world? Based in the classroom and outside you will explore and practice various advanced techniques and subjects. This course is suitable for users of SLR cameras only. The content will be tailored to the needs of course attendees and with limited numbers will be plenty of time for 1-2-1 tuition. 10am-4pm.£60 includes lunch and refreshments. 01453 891223. events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk. 20 NOVEMBER DINNER AND QUIZ At the Apple Tree for happy singles. Singles get together for those new to the area, mega busy or just looking for a new social scene. The Apple Tree, Woodmancote. 7.30pm. £18 x2 courses / £20 x3. 07712 433978 / visit www.dont-do-dating.co.uk 22-25 NOVEMBER ARTISTRY BY JAN – PROFESSIONAL ART TUITION Visit Jan at the Victorian Christmas Market, Gloucester Quays, who will be holding art demonstrations and taking bookings for her one day workshops. No experience needed, any age. All materials provided to accomplish a beautiful masterpiece. Workshops held at Concept Photography Studio, Bonds Milll, Stonehouse. 01452 720501/07780 696526 or visit www.artistrybyjan.com

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON In association with the Beechwood Shopping Centre and the Regent Arcade, The Brewery will be hosting the celebrations from 4.45-7pm with a variety of local bands and artists who will lead up to Santa’s arrival, switching on the lights around 6.15pm. The Christmas Parade starts at the Beechwood Shopping Centre at 5pm, visit the Regency Arcade and finishes at The Brewery at approx 6.15pm. OVER THE HILL Live music. Cotswold, Portland Street, Cheltenham. 9pm. 25 NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM COLLEGE CHRISTMAS FAIR Wrap up Christmas before December at this exclusive shopping event. Over 70 stallholders offering an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of treasures and treats! 10am-6pm. Tickets £5 (u-16s free). Call 01242 265694 by 16th November to book and receive a complimentary glass of Champagne on the day. Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LD. For list of exhibitors: www.cheltonianassociation.com THE CHELTENHAM PARK HOTEL WEDDING SHOW A new and exciting wedding show. The journey to your special day ought to be enjoyable and fantastic. Get all the inspiration you need from a visual and hands on showcase of everything wedding related from nutrition to cars, the legal bit, catwalk shows, live musicians, workshops, taster bars. 11am-5pm. 07712 433978 or visit www.jttevents.co.uk/wedding-show.

23 NOVEMBER BENNY GALLAGHER IN CONCERT One half of 70’s duo Gallagher and Lyle, Benny performs in the intimate setting of Tithe Barn, Bishops Cleeve. 7.45pm. 0844 576 2210. www.cleeveconcerts.co.uk BATH ROAD PARADE Father Christmas and his sleigh will be visiting the Bath Road with their fun parade passing pubs and food establishments with their themed events and live music. 24 NOVEMBER

HEART & SOUL CHOIR CONCERT

After their sell-out concert last year at Longford, the locally renowned ‘Heart & Soul’ choir, who celebrate their tenth anniversary early next year, make a return visit to the area when they perform at The Milestone School in Longford Lane, Gloucester, to raise much needed funds for this wonderful school. School Hall at 7pm. £5. Refreshments. For advance tickets ring the school on 01452 874000, Dave on 01452 381642 or email admin@milestone.gloucs.sch.uk

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BACON THEATRE Canterbury Tales Fri 9th Nov at 7.30pm

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Dean Close School, Cheltenham 27 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER PATIENCE Cotswold Savoyards present an updated version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s funniest operetta. The Playhouse Theatre, Bath Road, Cheltenham. 7.45 pm (plus Sat 2.30pm). £14 (£13). 01242 522852. 28 NOVEMBER LADIES ‘ME TIME’ EVENING – XMAS SPECIAL Exclusive evening in 4 star luxury with 3 local experts in beauty, pampering, craft and more who will provide tips, advice and FREE taster treatments. Charity prize draw. Cheltenham Park Hotel. £10 inc. cocktail and nibbles. Contact 07712 433978 / visit www.jttevents.co.uk/whats-on 30 NOVEMBER FARMERS MARKET Fresh produce to sample and buy! The Promenade, Cheltenham from 9am-3pm. LIVE @ THE LANSDOWN Cheltenham’s newest monthly live entertainment night packed with the amusing and amazing. Award winning variety talent entertains inc. comedy, magic, ventriloquists, drag, music and more. Lansdown Bar. £7.50. 07712 433978 or visit www.jttevents.co.uk/whats-on. LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE Enjoy festive fun and games including bouncy castle, lovely Christmas goodies to buy, refreshments, and a visit to Father

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Families looking for the ideal outing in the run up to Christmas have a sparkling event in store for them at the Bacon Theatre on Thursday 20th December. Every year the Dean Close venue decks the foyer out with a sparkling grotto and an enormous Christmas tree and invites their young audience to meet Father Christmas from 4.00pm onwards. Then, at 5.00pm, the excited crowd settle down in the warm to watch an enchanting film. This year it’s Arthur Christmas [U]. Up at the North Pole, it’s Christmas Eve and a calamity has happened. One little girl hasn’t received a present from Santa! Can Santa’s youngest son, bungling Arthur, save the day? Come along and be entranced by this animated Aardman production featuring the home-grown voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie and Jim Broadbent as the film reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘How does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ Tickets for this fun event cost £6.50 and include a Christmas treat for every child. Tickets can be bought from the Bacon Theatre box office on 01242 258002 or via www.bacontheatre.co.uk. To enter our draw for 2 x family tickets just send your name, address and telephone number to Universarama! Competition, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Cheltenham, GL53 9QS. Closing date: Monday 12th November 2012.

Christmas in his enchanted grotto! 6.308.30pm, entry £1 adults/children free. All proceeds go to Lakeside PTA. Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HR. 01242 524756 www.lakesidechelt.co.uk. 1 DECEMBER MINI FUN FAIR Take your little ones to The Brewery’s mini fair between 11am-4pm. CREATE FOR CHRISTMAS Join Susie Early for a fantastic opportunity to make some lovely Christmas willow. Make your very own Christmas wreath. £25. Booking essential. Price includes materials and refreshments. Out of the Hat, 100 Church Street, Tewkesbury. www.outofthehat.org.uk. 01684 855040 1-2 DECEMBER FESTIVE SHOPPING WEEKEND AT SLIMBRIDGE WWT Unusual gifts, decorations and festive produce available from an array of stalls. Free entry to stalls, admission to WWT as normal. 9.30am-5pm. FROM 1ST DECEMBER WINTER WONDERLAND AT PRINKNASH BIRD & DEER PARK Illuminate your imagination this Christmas at this award-winning festive event. Enchanting entertainment for children of all ages. First two weekends in December, then daily from 15-24 December. Full details and tickets call 01452 812727 or visit www.thebirdpark.com.

8 DECEMBER CREATE FOR CHRISTMAS – KIDS WORKSHOP In conjunction with Purple Glaze Pottery, make your own pottery decoration. Roll the clay, choose a shape, stamp your name and send to be fired. £6 for one decoration, £10 for two. Booking essential. Two sessions available: 10.30am-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Out of the Hat, 100 Church Street, Tewkesbury 01684 855040. www.outofthehat.org.uk. SANTA AND HIS REINDEER The Brewery will be playing host to Santa and his reindeer from 12pm-4pm. Children will be able to give the reindeer a cuddle and have their photographs taken. The event is free, but any donations to the Make A Wish Foundation will be gratefully received.

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A Magical Winter Wonderland awaits you Illuminate your imagination this Christmas at Winter Wonderland. Sit in the hand crafted ash sleigh, meet Santa and who knows, maybe Comet the young reindeer will come to say hello. Twinkling lights, shimmering water, hooting owls, fairies and magic are found in abundance at the Bird Park where hosting Christmas events has become an art form. The Bird Park was nominated in the top 10 rural attractions to visit at Christmas by the Sunday Telegraph in 2010 and for good reason. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a resident red reindeer with calf, a Christmas fairy in a Gypsy Caravan and Santa in one of the most famous follies in England. To mark the special occasion, why not take a photo of the children with Santa on his beautiful sleigh.

Winter Wonderland commences on the 1st & 2nd and the 8th & 9th December then daily from the 15th to the 24th. Meet Santa in our stunning Wendy House, collect a free gift for every paying child, enjoy over 3.5 miles of twinkling lights. Have faces painted and meet our Christmas fairy in the enchanting gypsy caravan and meet Rudolph and Prancer our reindeer. All this and more for ÂŁ8.50 a head â&#x20AC;&#x201C; book online at www.thebirdpark.com or call 01452 812727

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Top Class Rugby and Horse Racing for one great price! Gloucester Rugby and Cheltenham Racecourse have joined forces once again to offer sports fans the chance to watch top class rugby and horse racing for one great price courtesy of the 2012-13 Super Sporting Ticket.

Several members of the first team squad: Dave Lewis, Jonny May, Charlie Sharples, James Simpson-Daniel, Mike Tindall, Henry Trinder and Billy Twelvetrees were at the racecourse to help launch the ticket. The players were photographed on the final straight at Cheltenham with jockey David England and eight year old mare Moulin de la Croix with a number of them attempting in vain to out sprint the racehorse! The offer means that supporters can purchase a pass for the Best Mate Enclosure and a ticket for the Shed for just £23 or a pass for Tattersalls and a Silver Seat in the Mira Showers Stand at Kingsholm for just £49. The matches and meetings included as part

of the offer are as follows: Gloucester Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs on December 22nd and the New Year’s Day meet at Cheltenham. Gloucester Rugby vs London Welsh on March 23rd and the St Patrick’s Day, March 14th 2013, event at the Festival. A Best-Mate ticket at the races usually costs £22 on its own, so the combination ticket is a great deal for anyone who enjoys both rugby and racing. The Super Sporting Tickets offer a perfect opportunity for both venues to link sports together and connect locally. The Super Sporting Tickets are available now at www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

WIN TICKETS! Gloucester Rugby take on London Irish in the Amlin Challenge Cup on Saturday 15th December, kick off 3 pm, Live at Kingsholm. For your chance to win 2 x Silver tickets in the Mira Showers stand simply answer the following question: What was the final score of the Gloucester Rugby vs Bath Rugby fixture on October 6th 2012, Live at Kingsholm A) Gloucester 16 – Bath 10 B) Gloucester 26 – Bath 20 C) Gloucester 3 – Bath 33 Send your answers to competitions @gloucesterrugby.co.uk. Don’t forget to mention you’re a reader of The Local Answer!

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CREATE FOR CHRISTMAS Adult Workshops 1ST NOVEMBER 6.30-9.30PM WILLOW FOR CHRISTMAS Join Susie Early for a fantastic opportunity to make a lovely willow Christmas Angel or Christmas Tree. £20 includes materials and refreshments. Booking essential.

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2PM-4PM WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 7.30PM-9.30PM WREATH MAKING Make your very own Christmas wreath to decorate your front door. We will show you how to make a thing of beauty to grace your home throughout the festive period. £25 per person. Booking Essential. Price includes materials and refreshments.

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SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER POTTERY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS In conjunction with Purple Glaze Pottery make your own pottery decoration. Roll the clay, choose a shape, stamp your name or seasons greetings and don't forget the hanging hole! The decorations are then fired and will come back as a pure white decoration. £6 for one decoration (or two per child is £10). The decorations will be strung and ready for collection on Saturday 22 December. Two sessions available 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. Booking essential.

SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER TABLE DECORATIONS Children can enjoy making a table decoration with fir, ivy and glitter. Please note that they will be handling greenery with berries. If there is time we will also make a special wreath Christmas card. £5 per child. Two sessions available 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. Booking essential. An adult must accompany children for all Kids Workshops

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Christmas carols in their annual community performance to celebrate the Nativity. This year’s festive celebration includes The Cheltenham Youth Gospel Choir, plus special guests the Mayor and Mayoress of Cheltenham, all compered by Broadcaster and Journalist Cathy Le Feuvre. 3.30pm. £10, Family £25. 01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk. 20 DECEMBER FILM – ARTHUR CHRISTMAS [U]

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Raising money – music to charity’s ears Cotswold Riding for the Disabled are extremely grateful to Countryside Alliance for sharing the proceeds of the ‘Countryside Day’ at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday 16th November 2012. Funds raised will be used to continue the fabulous service the racecourse-based RDA centre provides for people with physical disabilities and/or have learning difficulties or special needs. Some of the cash raised will also be put towards developing the riding centre to deliver an improved facility for the future. One of the riders who benefits greatly from the work done at the school is 4-year-old Joshua Horsley from Tewkesbury who has spina bifida. He is pictured thanking one of his favourite ponies, Boris, for ‘letting him ride’, and with volunteers helping him to lead Boris over the poles. Joshua’s enjoyment is clear to see.

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Some of the ponies, riders and volunteers from Cotswold RDA taking part in a musical ride at the school.

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Saturday 3rd November 9am-4pm The Brewery welcomes Cheltenham Motor Club on Saturday 3rd November. From 9am to 4pm there will be a static display of cars, motorcycles and an exhibition of motor photographs. Come and see the machines close-up and chat with the drivers/riders and the marshals that help make motor events run. Cheltenham Motor Club will be collecting donations for the charity Make A Wish Foundation® UK on the day. Cheltenham Motor Club was founded in 1906 which makes it one of the oldest active Motor Clubs in the United Kingdom and is one of only a handful to have its own Clubhouse! Check out www.cheltmc.com or call 01242 522590 for more details.

Christmas Market On 10th and 11th November, 11am – 5pm In the lead up to Christmas The Local Market goes all festive, with plenty of unique Christmas gifts! On 10th and 11th November from 11am-5pm you will find a great mix of local stall holders. Talented crafts people and local businesses will be selling their unique, beautiful and tasty products over the weekend. You won't find their products on the high street so be sure to come along and browse. Frankie & Benny's will have their own festive stall for visitors to browse and Santas will be celebrating on the day with a Santa Fun Run!

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I have taken a long hard look at my garden. It is like looking at your face in the mirror – you get so used to it that you don’t see all the wrinkles getting deeper and deeper. You just think that you look just the same as you did ten years ago, and what a shock when you catch sight of yourself accidentally and suddenly realise that you look just like your mother! Anyway to get back to the line of thought, I was under the happy delusion that my garden was pretty, and I know it is a tad wild, but surely it looks mysterious and interesting doesn’t it? Well now I’m not so sure and I am thinking that next year I am going to spend some money on renewing the paving so at least something looks crisp and new and then my crazy, crammed borders may look a little less anarchic. Watch this space! There are two schools of thought on tidying borders for winter: you can either leave the dying foliage and stems of perennials over winter to help insects survive, or alternatively you only leave the architecturally pleasing seedheads etc and get rid of the rest, as the slugs also like rotting foliage to spend their winter under. So what I suggest is that. if you get round to it. do tidy up and then sit back and feel smug – but if you don’t get round to it, tell yourself that you are trying to be ecologically sound and still sit back and feel smug! Prune blackcurrants now removing 2 or 3 of the oldest branches down to the base. You can take cuttings really easily from blackcurrant bushes by cutting some healthy 25cm long shoots which have formed this year (make a slanted cut at the bottom so you know which way up they go!) and simply sticking them in the ground – it really is that easy. Plant of the month is the Sedum Herbtsfreude or the Ice Plant which starts early in spring with the fat rosettes of succulent, lettuce-green leaves, topped with salmon-pink flower-heads in summer, maturing to pinkish-bronze then coppery-red in autumn. This versatile perennial is a perfect filler plant for a sunny, welldrained spot. A valuable late source of nectar for butterflies and bees, the dried flowerheads provide structure and colour in the winter garden and in November they still look interesting. As always if you fancy a change in your garden, be it just a replanted border or a complete garden design do contact me by mobile or email (details below), or visit my website. Make this year a special one for your garden.

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With the long drawn out recession and the ongoing economic crisis, the number of squatters are on the rise. Estimates state that 20-30,000 people are squatting, with a high proportion of these being in the London area. Any property can be at risk from squatters, whether it be a commercial or residential property. One of the surprising issues when it comes to someone occupying an empty or abandoned property they don’t own or rent, is that even if they enter the property without the owner’s permission, as long as they haven’t broken a lock or smashed a window to gain entry, they aren’t actually breaking the law! The reason this ’loop hole’ exists and where the phrase ‘squatters rights’ comes from was due to a change in the law back in 1977, which introduced Section 6 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 stopping landlords from using violence to evict tenants. Squatters have somewhat taken advantage of this clause and use it to remain in the property. Where squatters start to break the law, is when they visibly break in to the property, steal any of your goods or refuse to leave when asked. At this stage, the police can’t just ‘break’ into your home until you have proved to them that you are the rightful homeowner or tenant. At this stage and with this evidence the police should be able to act on your behalf and ensure the perpetrators are evicted. Ideally, to avoid this truly horrible situation you need to ensure that if you leave your home empty for a week or more, you take the same precautions as you would to avoid your home being burgled: 1. Ensure you have good quality locks fitted to your windows and doors 2. Have a reliable company install a burglar alarm 3. Never leave your home accessible – even if you are just popping to the shops !

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Save money on your energy bills Diverse options on renewable technologies Shackleton & Wintle are one of just a few companies nationwide that can offer ‘total’ solutions to reduce the running costs of your home. In addition to installing and servicing the most efficent boiler systems, we are MCS accredited in the following areas:

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Paul Spiller feels that it’s all about service: “Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people

money, although that obviously helps. “Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.” Cloudy2Clear service the Gloucester,

Cheltenham, Stroud & Tewkesbury areas and Paul is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. “The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.” So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Paul a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118.

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Pudsey will celebrate his 27th birthday later this month when the BBCʼs Children in Need extravaganza comes to our screens yet again. Itʼs amazing really that it has survived the test of time, particularly in the recent austere conditions. Thousands of people will donate millions of pounds, ranging from young childrenʼs pocket money to multi-millionairesʼ petty cash. It is, of course, a most worthwhile cause which by its very profile on national television, is able to attract significantly more donations than it would without the TV coverage. So what of the equally deserving causes that do not have the exposure enjoyed by Children in Need? They are finding money harder and harder to come by, especially as Local Authorities and Central Government cut back on their grant funding of local charities. More and more charities are becoming reliant on donations from individuals and businesses to fund the excellent work that they do, particularly in the local community. The Government tries hard to find tax breaks and other incentives to encourage us to give, and fortunately the Chancellor quickly withdrew his recent plan to restrict tax relief on larger donations. Money is tight for most of us, but as we head towards the season of goodwill, perhaps itʼs an appropriate time to remember that there are always people worse off than we are. Roger Downes FCA is a director of Andorran

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HOME SECURITY Its been a right old month. We’ve locked up more burglars for you: Lee Henry was very active and has just received 20 months for breaking into a house, and deservedly so for kicking in someone’s kitchen door and stealing their jewellery. From April 1st this year we have reduced burglaries by a staggering 60% compared to last year, and that means 450 less victims! It’s something Cheltenham officers are rightly very proud of and have worked very hard in Tim Waterhouse locking up thieves like Cheltenham South LPT. Inspector Henry and the like. We will continue to keep the pressure on these sort of people and will continue to push the boundaries of their human rights and work right up to lawful parameters to ensure their lives are as uncomfortable as possible whilst they continue to commit crime. They stop, we stop. The next challenge is to get through the period of the clocks going back and the Halloween fortnight. We have rolled this period all into one operation, called SPARTAN. We will have as many officers out and about as possible when the clocks go back to try and prevent the historical increase in burglary. Extra patrols are planned with our partners in the local authority to ensure that the community can enjoy matters without too much disruption. I was the late turn duty Inspector last night and we had a right old 10 hours of it; a sad case of suicide; 6 different shoplifters, a burglar wanted by us locked up in Worcester, 4 arrested for stealing a push bike, the usual domestics, a teacher being assaulted, a hydroponics discovery cultivating cannabis plants, a stolen quad bike recovered, a serious accident, a purse snatch at a local pub where we caught the 2 offenders, a couple of fights in Town and all before midnight. Phew. But we got through and I think we did some pretty good work amongst all the rushing about. Hopefully the next few weeks will be without major drama, but please don’t make it easy for burglars. Lock them doors and your car! Keep safe. Gloucestershire Constabulary

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Index of Advertisers FOOD & DRINK East & West Foods 15 Five Alls 6 India Lounge 16 Indian Brasserie 16-17 Indian Spice 12 Indian Voojan 17 KIngs Tandoori & Balti Cuisine 9 16 Masala Bites Soho Bar & Eatery 16 Thai Brasserie 16 The Brown Jug 10 The Mayflower Restaurant 6 The Old Rectory 6 The Wheatsheaf 7 Vinings Restaurant 14

WHAT’S ON Attractions Prinknash Bird & Deer Park 24-25 Bike Shop Fetish Bike Company 14 Charity Riding for The Disabled 5, 30 Clubs & Sports Gloucester Rugby 27 MSD Evolution 26 Shipton Golf Course 14 Events Bacon Theatre 23 Burley Fields Fireworks 22, 32 Cheltenham Park Hotel 32 Cheltenham Race Course 21, 31 Christmas Fair at Cheltenham College 29 Inside Out 13 Kings School Open Day 33 Prescott Shooting Open Day 28 Tewkesbury Heritage Centre 27 The Brewery 34-35

HEALTH & BEAUTY Cheltenham Mind Body Ella Hair Flawless Health & Beauty Healthy Feet Kim Brunwin Perm. Make-up Ladyzone Love Lipo Mobile Chiropodist Oakwell Health Studio 19 Inch Loss The Guild Hairdressing The Haven

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R Richards & Son Ltd Roofing Smart Paving Professionals SR Plastering Staverton Building Supplies SWS Plastering Carpets & Carpet Fitting Carpets Direct Carpet Emporium Carpentry JT Godwin Carpentry/Kitchens Nick Burton Three Piece Joinery Cleaning Services Carpet Doctor Oven Clean Regency Cleaning Time For You Electrical Services B Hunt Electrical Beacon Electrical Cleevely Electrics Cotswold Rewires Not Just Electrics Furnishing & Appliances Architectural Mouldings Clean Sweep Elegant Blinds FireStyles Just Fabrics MWE Furnishings Ltd New Blinds SpaceMaster Warm Welcome Gardening Services Acorn Gardening Services Acorn Landscapes All Seasons Garden Landscapes Mark Clifford Landscapes Samuel J Knowles Sargeant’s Tree Surgeon Tim’ll Fix It Tree Stump Removal Worcester Shed & Fencing Ltd Handyman Services John Wilson Maintenance PLP Property Services The Local Handyman Heating & Plumbing Barker & Bayliss Beekind Briquettes Clean Sweep Charlton Kings Plumbing Cotswold Plumbers Firewood/Logs ID Godwin Pete T Plumbing & Heating Plumb It Shackleton & Wintle Stanley Plumbing Kitchens Hatherley Worktops Leckhampton Kitchens The Kitchen Workshop Worktops Cheltenham Painting & Decorating Flairline Decorating G Decor Michelle Knight Trevor Rogers

Windows Doors & Conservatories Albany Windows C&L Windows Cloudy2Clear JJS Construction & Solar 50 Misty2Clear Doors & Windows 49 Window Geeks

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Florists Chris Berry Florist The Flower Room Funeral Services Alexander Burn Insurance NFU Mutual Legal & Finance Andorran – Accountancy Books Angel Motors Get Grip – Tyre Services Postal Services Charlton Church Post Office Property Sales & Letting Perry Bishop and Chambers Skip Hire & Recycling Stevens Recycling Taxis & Transport Clearway Cars TV & Aerial 1st Choice Aerials Televid Utilities The Utility Warehouse

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64 PROFESSIONAL 64 55 SERVICES 58 63 55 Auctioneers & Valuers 32 Chorleys 15 12 49 Mallams 58 Care Homes & Services 4 64 56 Deanwood Lodge 65 49 Rojene Live-in Care 63 Computers & Software 59 62 Geeks 32 63 62 PC Menders Education 60 59 61 58 Bright World 59 58 63 French Tuition Intranet Future 32 8 University Personal Statement 63 50 62 46 8 51 39 Thanks to all who took part in our October competitions 43 and congratulations to the winners: 39 13 Cheltenham Town Football Club Pair of Tickets

COMPETITION WINNERS

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Mrs Whitelow of Dunster Gardens, Mrs Goldston of Up Hatherley, Mr Wilkins of Princes Road, Frances Boey of Bishops Cleeve and Jenny Carruthers of Henley Road. Voojan Restaurant Dinner for Two with Wine Chris & Jeanette Carpenter, of Robert Burns Avenue. The Bacon Theatre, Universarama Family Ticket Sandra Parsons of Up Hatherley and Helen Eagger of Prestbury.

COMPETITION RULES 1 Prizes are as stated and no cash or prize alternative will be offered. 2 Employees of The Local Answer and their families or households are not eligible to enter. 3 The first correct entry drawn at random after the closing date will win the prize as stated. 4 The winner will be notified by telephone after the closing date has passed. 5 The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 6 Entrants must be over 18 years, unless stated. 7 Proof of posting is not regarded as proof of receipt of entry. 8 The Local Answer accepts no responsibility for the provision of the prize, which remains at all times the full responsibility of the prize donor(s). 9 By entering any competition you agree to have your name published in the next issue of The Local Answer should you be drawn as a winner of the prize.

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