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Balance Transfer

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the April issue of your local community magazine, which as always is packed full of local businesses and interesting articles for you to read. The Easter holidays will soon be upon us and you will find lots of local events in the What’s On section of the magazine should you be stuck for something to do with the family!

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MARTIN LEWIS Money Sins Balance Transfer

By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert

Arethe youbeginning a sinner? Financially At of the that is. arethe a host year, forThere many, letterbox of everyday becomes anmoney enemy. When misdemeanours that millions it flips open it contains a bill. of people do, costing them And the worst of those thousands, without being for many are credit cards aware of it.

These aren’t a final reckoning of the horrors like grabbing a last year’s debts, topped off by payday loan, but the result Christmas spending. If you’ve of simple misunderstandings, debts you can’t repay, there bad habits or inaction. are two key thingstoured to do: So having recently stop borrowing more around the UK doing and cut the interest rate. roadshows for the sixth series of my ITV show, I’ve By cutting the rate,collated more five of the most common. of your repayments clear the actualwhile debtyou’ve rather than 1. Saving expensive debts just help add profit to the lender.

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may be worth looking at.

The 3 Balance Transfer Golden Rules Getting the right card's only half the job. Once you get it, you need to use it the right way. a) Repay at least the set monthly min, or you can lose the 0% deal. The same can be true if you bust your credit limit. b) Always clear the card or shift again before the 0% ends, or rates jump to the representative APRs, typically 18% to 20%. c) Don't spend or withdraw cash on them, it's rarely at the cheap rate. Instead, shift your debt to these cards, then put it away somewhere not to be used.

A final thought on this. The best way to clear debts is to repay as much as you can and be wary of only repaying the minimum repayments.

That’s dangerous. Minimum

repayments are set to only just cover the interest, so repayments drop as debt drops, prolonging the debt period.

For example, with £3,000 on a typical card, repaying minimum repayments it’d take you 27 years to repay, costing £4,000 in interest.

Now you may say to me “I can’t afford to pay more.”

Yet in the first month the minimum repayment would be about £70, and if you fixed your repayment at that rather than letting it drop, you’d clear the debt in five years.

Yet if you’ve multiple debts, order them in terms of interest rates, and throw all spare cash at repaying the one with the highest rate (as it’s growing fastest). Just pay minimums on the rest. Once that’s clear, focus on the next most expensive debt and so on.

Are you in debt crisis?

The solutions above are for those who can manage their

debts. Yet if you a) can't meet even the minimum monthly payments b) have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year's salary or c) can’t sleep due to your debts, or have depression or anxiety because of them, then you’re in what I define as debt crisis.

Forget the above and get free, one-on-one debtcounselling help from www.CitizensAdvice.org, www.capuk.org, www.

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They are there to help, not judge. The most common thing I hear after is: "I finally got a good night's sleep".

Martin Lewis is the Founder & Chair of Money Saving Expert. To join the 12 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip

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Changes Our books this month are all about change, from shifting viewpoints to rewriting history.

Stickertopia, The Flower Garden – Mitchell Beazley Walk into any bookstore and you’re likely to see at least one shelf dedicated to grown-up colouring books. So it’s not too much of a surprise that sticker books are having a similar grown-up makeover. This one includes 30 garden illustrations, from Klimt’s garden path to the butterfly garden in Bronx Zoo. You can add extra colour and detail with stickers of flowers, leaves, butterflies and birds. It’s surprisingly relaxing, and there’s something rather satisfying about putting your own mark on the designs.

All Our Wrong Todays – Elan Mastai No one expects Tom Barren to amount to much. They certainly don’t expect him to go back in time and completely change life as they know it. But that’s what happens. In Tom’s world 2016 looks rather different than it does to us. The discovery of a clean, almost effortless form of energy back in the 60s has made the world something of a utopia. But then Tom becomes the first time traveller, and accidently rewrites history.

When he gets back to 2016, everything has changed.

Take Courage, Anne Brontë and the Art of Life – Samantha Ellis Anne is often seen as the ‘other Brontë’. Most of us would struggle to remember the names of either of her books.

In part this is because of the way she’s usually portrayed – quiet, reserved and, well, less interesting than her siblings.

Ellis goes to great lengths to show that this was far from the case. Anne’s novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, was, in many ways, more subversive and ahead of its time than those of her sisters. As Ellis talks us through her research, a very different Anne Brontë starts to emerge. Take Courage is far from a dry clinical biography; Ellis is clearly indignant at Anne’s treatment and the book is a real pleasure to read.

Good Me, Bad Me – Ali Land Can a child brought up to be a killer change her fate? That’s the question posed in this gripping psychological thriller.

Milly is in foster care with a new family and a new name. All she wants is a fresh start. But Milly’s mum is a serial killer, and Milly was the one who put her behind bars. As the trial approaches, Milly has to decide what she

wants from life, and how far she’s willing to go to get it.

The Art of Contribution – Ann Skinner The Art of Contribution aims to help people live a more meaningful life. Life coach Ann Skinner shares her advice for making a positive impact on the world. The book is broken up into short, easily digestible chapters. They focus on lessons that Skinner has learnt herself, from embracing imperfections to contributing not ‘from a place of feeling that some things in the world need fixing, but from a place of wanting to add joy to it’.

Homegoing – Yaa Gyasi Homegoing follows the descendants of two African sisters – one sold into slavery, the other married off to a slave trader. We meet warring tribes in Ghana, brutalised slaves on American plantations, men forced into hard labour once slavery has supposedly been outlawed, drug addicts and numerous other characters.

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Flower Power

by Pippa Greenwood Blooming Hollyhock Flower You can inexpensively and easily grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home. Just about every perennial flower is available to grow from seed, and once they have reached flowering size they’ll just keep on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or use a seed catalogue and start planning; you could save a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

make sure you collect up any that falls on the surface below.

Once the compost is in the tray or pot, firm it down so that there are no large gaps beneath the surface, and level it off to make it easier to sow the seeds evenly and at the same depth.

You can make your own tamper using a piece of wood with a small block of wood nailed to it to make a ‘handle’.

To start, you need containers to sow the seed into – I like to use half-sized seed trays, RootTrainers or smaller individual cells – and some good quality compost and your chosen seeds. It helps if you have something to tamp down the compost too, plus labels, a permanent marker, a dibber and some vermiculite (for covering seeds that need some light to germinate well).

It is easier to look after seedlings if the seed has been sown in straight rows; make the rows using a plastic plant label. Check the packets for the correct depths for the seeds, and if you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber (or a pencil if you don’t have one). RootTrainers are ideal for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Don’t sow too densely or the seedlings will need more thinning out and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak. Once in place, just cover the seed with compost.

Sieve compost through a compost sieve to remove the larger lumps, leaving fine compost perfect for seed sowing. If you sieve it straight into the pots, cells or trays,

Next, use a watering can with the rose attached and water

If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth.

thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small, it is best to stand the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, so the compost absorbs water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced.

Finally, label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting.

Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Keep them fed and watered as they grow and in just a few weeks or months you will have some great plants ready for the garden.

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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Hot Cross Buns

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zest, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

3. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled

cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, flatten out with the palms of your hands and scatter over the dried fruit and chocolate chips. Fold and knead the dough until the fruit and chocolate chips are incorporated. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet.

5. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other - this will take about 45-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6.

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Overbury Bowling Club Open Day - 23rd April 2017 After a winter of indoor bowling, and in some cases relaxation, Overbury Bowling Club (www.overburybowling. net) is poised to start the new outdoor season. The club's 6 rink county standard green has been tended throughout the winter to ensure the best possible playing surface for 2017, with the green being officially opened for the new year by the club president Penelope Bossom, of the Overbury Estate, on 17th April 2017.

Situated right on the border of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire on the Overbury Estate, Overbury Bowling Club enjoys a large membership from Winchcombe, Greet, Toddington, Alderton, Bishop’s Cleeve and surrounds, and could almost be called Winchcombe and District Bowling Club but tradition dictates that the club is named according to the location of the clubhouse and green. The magnificent views to the Cotswolds and the tranquil surroundings of Overbury village are both widely acknowledged and the envy of visiting clubs.

In addition to many seniors and mixed matches played against Gloucestershire clubs, Overbury Bowling Club fields teams which compete in the Worcestershire Concorde leagues and also in the South Worcestershire Triples league.

After finishing in second place in the Triples league last year, the club is campaigning for the top spot this year.

Every Monday evening during the season is club night where members can practice, receive coaching, play friendly matches and/or just socialise at the club or in the licensed bar.

Wednesday mornings are allocated for club members to play friendly matches and to get to know the other members. Whenever the green is not allocated to maintenance, matches or club activities, it is available for members to use for practice or to receive organised coaching. As well as playing bowls, Overbury Bowling Club has an active social side which includes skittles evenings, whist drives, fun days and walks.

For anyone who has wondered if bowls might be the challenge

they seek, come along and try it out with the help of one of our coaches to get you started on the right path. On 23rd April 2017 from 2.00pm, Overbury Bowling Club is holding an Open Day where you can experience this fun, social and sporting activity.

To help us with numbers, it would be appreciated if you would contact the club in advance but, if you just want to 'give it a go' on the day, we will be pleased to meet you.

New members, both young and senior, are always welcome to join in this very social and sporting activity. The club has both equipment and qualified coaches to get the inexperienced up and running quickly and to iron out those annoying problems which can affect one's game.

For more information, contact Overbury Bowling Club at info@overburybowling.net or one of the club officials listed on www.overburybowling.net

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Home & Interiors Refresh Your Home For Spring shelves and light fittings, shampooed rugs, washed loose covers and curtains and taken duvets to the launderette?

To say nothing of cleaning mirrors and windows – and scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar will give them a wonderful sparkle.

As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring.

Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned tidy up! Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; don’t let worn out, unusable and unnecessary items take up space.

Clean house After clearing space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with a deep clean. How good will you feel when you have washed down the front door, wiped

Have a brush with paint Has your paintwork seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes? Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? Painting is a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved.

Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour.

Yellow, blue and green are all associated with spring – and Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellowgreen shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Use with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look.

Include a dash of pattern Your backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons, triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel) are still current, as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic

By Katherine Sorrell botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone.

Up your game with accessories Replace old accessories with on-trend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically.

Add some scent Instead of artificial air fresheners, use natural wax scented candles. Alternatively, try reed diffusers with essential oils, or simply arrange locally sourced, scented flowers (those from abroad don’t tend to smell so good). And, try to dry laundry in the sunshine outdoors – you can’t beat that beautiful fresh smell.

Bring the outdoors in Now the warmer weather is here, open the windows and get some air circulating around your home. It might even be warm enough to sit outside, so think about pressure washing your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue and cleaning down your outdoor furniture. After all, it’s not that long until summer…

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Administering a Deceased’s Estate – What Does it Involve?

With the large number of celebrity deaths occurring in 2016 many of us have been prompted to consider our own mortality. But if the worst happens and a loved one dies have you ever considered the practical steps that you would need to take to deal with their affairs?

After the practicalities of registering the death and arranging the funeral, the deceased’s financial affairs need to be dealt with. If the deceased left a Will this directs who does what and who gets what. The deceased’s assets and liabilities form their “estate” which will need to be administered by the Executors in the Will.

The administration will consist of collating details of the assets and liabilities, paying liabilities

(including inheritance tax), collecting in the assets and then distributing the correct assets to the right beneficiaries. To do this you may require a “Grant of Representation”, one form of which is a Grant of Probate being the document issued by the Court recognising the authority of the Executors to administer the estate.

Administering an estate can be time-consuming, complicated and emotionally difficult. Matters may be particularly complicated if the deceased died “intestate” i.e. without having made a Will. If you therefore need any assistance, we can help ease the burden and worry by helping and guiding you through the legal process.

We also appreciate that

you might be understandably concerned as to the cost of handing over the administration to a solicitor and we therefore aim to be flexible and transparent in our fees by offering tailored packages to suit your requirements.

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This is where we can help, as much or as little as you like. We can also provide advice to potentially minimise any inheritance tax bill for the family.

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Gotherington Singers Gala Concert "Gotherington Singers and Friends" Friday 12th May 2017, 7.30pm, Princess Hall, The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP. www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk 50 years ago musician Margaret Crompton came to live in Gotherington, decided

to start a choir, and Gotherington Singers was born. Margaret has now retired, and we are under the leadership of Musical Director Jane Ward Watts.

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert.

Many long-standing friends of the

The Gotherington Singers at their 2016 Christmas Concert

choir will be joining us, including baritone John Qualtrough, harmonica player Carol Axford, pianist Lee Axford, the Charlton Kings Junior School Choir and the Gloucester Excelsior Band.

We will be supporting the Gloucester & Tewkesbury branch of the RNLI. Come along and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song.

Tickets £10.00, available from 01242 620775.

Gotherington Singers meet on Mondays at 7.45pm, alternating between Gotherington Village Hall and Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham. If you are interested in joining the choir, come along to one of our practices, where you will be made very welcome.

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Finance Ways To Reduce ‘Hidden’ Spending So You Can Save Money Or Pay Off Debt By Ann Haldon wastage as consumers are encouraged to buy more than they need – a particular danger if you also shop when you’re hungry.

There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way?

Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday?

Food shopping According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes.¹ One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs.

Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with so-called ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the store. This can result in food

Cars An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive.

Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate.

Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save.

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of local petrol online using PetrolPrices.com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help. servicing and MoT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs. phones and TeChnology Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one?

If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs.

If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-as-you-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash. ¹https://www. lovefoodhatewaste.com/article/ unite-food-waste-fight http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/bills/article-1591904/50ways-save-money.html

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The Great Western Air Ambulance works to the Gold Standard Critical Care Model, which means they rush a Critical Care Paramedic and Critical Care Doctor straight to the scene. They arrive no more than 20 minutes later, anywhere in the region, the average flight time is just 12 minutes.

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is a charity funded air ambulance service which is dedicated to saving the lives of local people in Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire.

The crew attends serious incidents across the region by helicopter or critical care car.

Are you curious to find out more about the work of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity? Then why not book a talk?

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During 2016 GWAAC attended 1,735 jobs, 302 of which were in Gloucestershire.

When someone is seriously ill or injured time is of the essence, and expert help is needed fast.

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Ingredients: • 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1tsp Dijon mustard • Pinch of sugar • 100g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4.

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To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves.

Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing. Serve immediately.

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April at The Roses Live Music Iconic: The Show

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Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story Friday 7 April 7.30pm

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Thursday 13 April 7.30pm

Gerry Cross The Mersey Thursday 20 April 7.30pm

Family Fun Chicken Licken

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What's On in April/May The Cheltenham Wine Festival Saturday 1st April, 12.00pm - 7.00pm, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Join wine lovers in the Pitville Pump Room to explore and taste over 300 exciting wines. Enjoy some favourites and have fun discovering new ones from 20 countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and USA. The event is organised by Cheltenham North Rotary and all profits will go to LINC and Rotary nominated charities. For tickets go to www.cheltenhamwinefestival.com GWSR Volunteer Weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is one of the major tourist attractions in the Cotswolds with over 10,000 visitors in 2016.

Uniquely it is run almost entirely by volunteers. To help GWSR achieve their ambitions and operate an extended railway from Broadway in 2018, they need more volunteers. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be an opportunity to see behind the scenes, find out where you could be volunteering and why volunteering with GWSR is so special. For more information and to pre-register your interest please visit www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.

The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury Charity Concert Saturday 1st April, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury An evening of music provided

by The Gloucestershire Youth

Orchestra, The Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra and The Gloucestershire Youth Choir.

Tickets are just £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children under 16. Tickets for this event can be purchased from the Abbey Shop, Jennings Carpets and Chamberlains Stationers.

Folk at the Cote Gilmore and Roberts Saturday 1st April, 8.00pm (Doors/bar opens at 7.30pm) Woodmancote Village Hall Tickets £10 (£12 on the door).

For tickets go to www.wegottickets. com/smedsongs or purchase them directly from Simon Medhurst (Tel: 0797 007 8220) or www.smed@smedsongs.com).

Churchdown Book Fair First Sunday of every month, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH Gloucestershire’s longest running independent book fair attracting between 20 and 25 dealers from all over the country. 1000s of quality second hand an antiquarian books, postcards and Ephemera. Refreshments and easy parking available.

Admission 50p (under 16s free).

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Winchcombe Folk Night Tuesday 4th April, 8.00pm 11.00pm, The White Hart Inn, High St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ A lively friendly atmosphere welcomes all – whether singer, musician or just a member of the audience. Free entry for everyone.

For more information, please call 01242 602236.

Whist Drive Wednesday 5th April, 7.00pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowls Club (Clubhouse). £1 entry.

Cheltenham Civil Service Club Over 30s Disco Friday 7th April, 8.00pm 12.00am, Cheltenham Civil Service

Club, Tewkesbury Road, Ukington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL All types of music played – from the 50s to the present day.

A friendly group, everyone welcome. Dress code is smart casual (no jeans please). Bar and large car park. Admission: £5.00.

GWSR - Fish and Chips Special (The Cheltenham Fryer) Saturday 8th April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The train departs from Toddington at 7.00pm, returning at about 9.30pm. Enjoy a leisurely Saturday evening ride through the Cotswold countryside with a large fish and chip meal delivered to your reserved seats by our train stewards.

Prescott Bike Festival Sunday 9th April, Gates open at 8.30am with track action starting at 9.30am, Prescott Hill Climb, Cheltenham The annual Bike Festival is a must for all motorcycling fans. Lots of track action, a large display of rare, historic, modern and race bikes, motorcycle manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, celebrity appearances, trade stalls, live music and great entertainment.

Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque this year. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs – expect to see the best of the best! Tickets cost £13.00 in advance, £15.00 on the gate and under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds support the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and the Severn Freewheelers. For more information and tickets, please visit www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk.

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...events cont'd Winchcombe, Glos, GL54 5LB The original and classic British Endurance Cycling event (100 or 50km) is now in its 33rd year.

Car parking, changing facilities, showers and toilets will be available. PLEASE NOTE: The event is fully booked, however, spectators are welcome. The event is promoted jointly by Winchcombe Cycling Club and Cheltenham & County Cycling Club. For more information, please visit www.winchcombecc.org.uk.

Bishops Cleeve Craft Fair Sunday 9th April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, Community Centre, Bishops Cleeve A wide range of stalls with a different selection each month.

Refreshments available. Free entry.

Cleeve Common Activities The Cleeve Common Board of Conservators have devised a new programme of events for 2017.

To obtain tickets or for further information about events go to the Parish Office, Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, or call: Office - 07471 68 78 77, Ranger - 07756 828 458. Please note for some events booking is essential. Tuesday 11th April: A free talk all about Cleeve Common, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, in Bishop’s Cleeve Community Centre.

What makes Cleeve Common special? Why does it look the way it does? Who owns it? How is it managed? Refreshments available from 7.00pm (small charge). Friday 14th April: Good Friday Easter Trail, 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Drop in to the Parish Office to get a copy of the trail, complete the trail and win a prize! Wednesday 26th April: Talk at Winchcombe Annual Town Meeting, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

As part of the Winchcombe Annual Town Meeting, there will be a talk about Cleeve Common and how we manage it today - with lots of photos!

Children’s Wednesdays – Science & Nature Wednesday 12th April & 19th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Mad Science will spend the day with us providing interactive workshops with various experiments including slime making while Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be running Forest School sessions, exploring the more natural areas of the castle gardens and discovering the creatures and habitat up close. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing – wellies are welcome! Included with admission.

The Easter Joust Sun 16th April, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Jousting returns to Sudeley Castle this Easter. The Cavalry of Heroes will be providing family friendly entertainment with high energy skilled performances from both stunning horses and great experienced horsemen. Included with admission.

Vale Country Fair & Point to Point Horse Races Sunday 16th April (Easter Sunday), Gates open at 10.30am, Andoversford, Nr Cheltenham, GL54 4LQ Join us for a great family day out on Easter Sunday. There will be plenty of variety and things to see and do. Bring your dog and enter the fun family dog show or sign your terrier up for the terrier racing. Look at the poultry and watch the falconry display given by Jemima Parry-Jones, the owner and director of the International Birds of Prey Centre in Newent.

There will be stalls and stands and you can bring your own picnic or buy food and drink there. There will be seven Point to Point Horse Races starting at 2.00pm. Adult tickets cost £10, children go free and there will be free parking available. For more information, please visit www.valecountryfair.info.

GWSR - Easter Eggspress Monday 17th April, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT An eggciting combination of steam trains, the Easter bunny and a host of activities bringing Easter fun for all the family. Make your own Easter bonnet and wear it on your visit. Normal ticket prices apply.

Bishop's Cleeve Players present the Curse of the Rajasthani Ruby Friday 21st April, 7.45pm and Saturday 22nd April at 2.30pm and 7.45pm, The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve This new and original Sherlock Holmes Adventure tells of a ruby that carries with it a curse bringing ill fortune to anyone who tries to possess it. Only when it is returned to the rightful owners will the curse be lifted. Tickets are £10.00 for evening performances (a bar will be available) and £8.00 for the matinee. Tickets can be purchased from George Lewis Footwear or telephone 01242673729 or 01242673917 or alternatively send an email request to bishopscleeveplayers@ yahoo.co.uk Tewkesbury Vintage Fair Saturday 22nd April, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX

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N.A.C. Conference Saturday 22nd and 23rd April, 7.00pm, Gloucester Cathedral The N.A.C., National Association of Choirs, is staging their annual conference in Gloucestershire on the weekend of 22nd/23rd April. The conference always features a grand concert with some of the member choirs performing. This year, visitors can hear some of the best choirs in the county perform together.

Four male voice choirs, mixed and ladies choirs will join to create a wonderful evening of music. Tickets, which are usually in high demand, can be obtained from Mr & Mrs Acton on 01452 714360 or there may be some at the Cathedral on the night. Most seats are unreserved and tickets cost £10 each, which is excellent value for such an event.

Don't miss this chance to hear different choirs and, perhaps, get inspired to take up singing!

Cleeve Chorale Spring Concert Saturday 22nd April, 7.30pm, St. Michael's Church, Bishop's Cleeve Cleeve Chorale are holding their Spring Concert on Saturday 22nd April 2017. Under their new Musical Director they have a varied programme including items from some of the world's best composers - Mozart, Handel and Pergolesi. They will also be joined by some of the county's best soloists with orchestral accompaniment. Tickets are £10 each (children under 16 free) on sale at George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote News and Gotherington Stores or on the door. Refreshments included in the price to complete the evening.

Musical Charity Evening Saturday 22nd April, Doors open at 7.30pm, show will

start at 8.00pm, Theoc House, Barton Street, Tewkesbury Come along and enjoy songs from the great music legends of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.

Stourbridge-based entertainer, Richard Griffin, will shake up Theoc House with hits from Elvis, The Beatles, Tom Jones, Elton John and many more – dancers welcome. A licensed bar will be available. The event is in aid of the cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow and is being sponsored by Stefan Robert’s team at Roberts Express Delivery.

Advance tickets £5, available from a number of high street outlets including M&Co, Bookworm Bookshop and Cards and Gifts.

Tickets will also be available on the night at £6.50.

GWSR - Wartime in the Cotswolds Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd April Take a trip back in time and enjoy the railway's nostalgic and lighthearted look at life in the Cotswolds in the 1940s. Please note that entry to the site will be by ticket only, there is no free entry.

Overbury Bowling Club Sunday 23rd April, 2.00pm, Overbury Bowling Club, Overbury, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 7NT

Overbury Bowling Club welcomes all those who would like to try playing bowls to join them on their Open Day. While people can just arrive on the day, a prior contact to help plan for the numbers would be appreciated. Refreshments will be available in the clubhouse and at the bar. For more information, please contact Overbury Bowling Club at info@overburybowling.net or one of the club officials listed on www.overburybowling.net.

Cleeve Concerts Performances start at 7.30pm and are held at the Tithe Barn in Bishop's Cleeve. Come along

and see established artists in an intimate setting. Sun 23rd April: Cara Dillon. Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cleeve Concert website www.cleeveconcerts.com.

Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night.

For more information, please contact 03336 663 366.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Wednesday 26th April Monday 1st May, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1AD The popular Jazz Festival, now in its 21st year, is returning to Cheltenham bringing us an exciting mix of local talents and international stars. The Festival will run for six days and takes place in a tented festival village featuring a Big Top stage, the Jazz Arena, a family tent where workshops, performances and sing-alongs will take place, and a food and drink area surrounding the Free Stage. For more information and tickets, please visit www. cheltenhamfestivals.com.

Winchcombe Tea Dance Wednesday 26th April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe No partner needed. A friendly, social afternoon with some experienced dancers on hand to partner those who may be on their own. Admission: £5.00, includes a piece of cake, tea or coffee, and live music from local musician Don Adams. All proceeds go to the Winchcombe Day Care Centre, a registered charity. For more information about the centre, please visit www.winchcombedaycentre.com.

Spring Grand Sale Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th April, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Exclusive homes and gardens sale in a luxurious marquee

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...events cont'd with top quality restaurant selling furniture for indoors and outdoors, decorative accessories, gifts and some fashion items. There will also be a food hall. More information including opening times and ticket purchasing can be found at www. ukgrandsales.co.uk. Please note, tickets do not include entry to the Castle, Exhibitions, Rooms or Garden.

A Day at the Races Saturday 29th April, 7.00pm Woodmancote Village Hall Woodmancote Cricket Club invites you to a Night at the Races.Free entry to all Woodmancote residents (ticket required to include free nibbles), bar available. For more information call 07971 426558.

The Crescendo Big Band Afternoon Concert Sunday 30th April, Doors open 3.00pm, Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY

Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear renowned jazz vocalist Catherine Sykes who regularly tours with the Glenn Miller UK and Nick Ross Orchestras. You can expect the very best of swing and jazz music from this talented 18 piece ensemble now in its 33rd year run with musical director Tony Sheppard and former BBC radio presenter Bob Lee. Entry: £7.50.

Lamp Shade Making Workshop Friday 5th of May, 10.00am 2.30pm, Teddington Village Hall, Near Tewkesbury Run by Local Curtain Maker,

Raspberry Hen Fabrics, the workshop will enable attendees to make and keep a drum lampshade.

Cost: £35, all materials included, no sewing needed, suitable for all abilities. The course runs at an easy pace. Good choice of fabrics and shade sizes available. Booking essential – please contact rachael@ raspberryhen.co.uk or call 07811 045055. For more information, visit www.raspberryhen.co.uk.

Gotherington Singers Gala Concert - 'Gotherington Singers and Friends' Friday 12th May, 7.30pm, Princess Hall, The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP 50 years ago musician Margaret Crompton came to live in Gotherington, decided to start a choir, and Gotherington Singers was born. Margaret has now retired, and we are under the leadership of Musical Director Jane Ward Watts. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert. Many longstanding friends of the choir will be joining us, including baritone John Qualtrough, harmonica player Carol Axford, pianist Lee Axford, the Charlton Kings Junior School Choir and the Gloucester Excelsior Band. We will be supporting the Gloucester & Tewkesbury branch of the RNLI. Come along and join us for a happy and entertaining evening of music and song. Tickets £10.00, available from 01242 620775. For more information on the Gotherington Singers, please visit www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk.

East Glos Club Open Day Saturday 13th May, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7DF Special Open Day offer: Free month’s membership for everyone who joins on the day + win a racket raffle. Drop in any time

Cheltenham Poetry Festival Poetry in Motion Monday 15th May, 8.30pm, Various venues A night of poetry, cinema and readings by four international performance poets: Melanie Branton, Tim Vosper, Kay Baxter and David C. Johnson, plus an exciting selection of poetry films by award-winning film maker Diana Taylor. Films include Burne Jones and the Fox, the film of Anna Saunders' Indigo Dreams Collection. Tickets are £5.00 and £7.00 and can be purchased by calling 01242 522852.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Alderton Acorns Preschool Group Alderton Village Hall, Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT We pride ourselves on our friendly welcome to mother, toddler and baby groups helping children to be happy in a safe enviornment. For more information contact: 07843 161159.

Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship Meetings Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. Wednesday 12th April: Holiday in Australia, speakers David and Margaret Aldred. Wednesday 26th April: Salvation Army songsters.

Bishop's Cleeve Players Meet every second Tuesday of the month, 7.30 - 9.30pm School Room, The Tithe Barn We are a friendly local amateur dramatic group who welcome anyone with an interest in the theatre. There are a variety of roles within our group not just for those wishing to act.

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yahoo.co.uk or come along to one of our monthly meetings.

For more information visit: www.bishopscleeveplayers.co.uk Bishop’s Cleeve WI Meeting Tuesdays, 7.15pm The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact -01242 677520.

Brownies (7-10 years) Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities. We are a registered charity and operate under The Guide Association. For more information please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Cheltenham Parkinson’s Group Last Tuesday of the month – evenings or daytime depending on the activity, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Coordinator, on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along.

See more at www.parkinsons.org. uk/local-support-groups/regions/ cheltenham-and-district-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2.00pm, St. Michael’s Hall Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship. For more information call 01242 673001.

Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn Tuesday 4th April: Worcester’s Wonderful Women; speaker Sandy Cale. Tuesday 18th April: Dr. Beeching – Executioner or Undertaker, speaker John Dixon.

Winchcombe Ladies Probus Club Meets every other Tuesday morning in Winchcombe Methodist Hall.

We meet for coffee at 10.00am followed by an informative talk on a wide variety of topics. We also arrange walks, outings and lunches. For further information please contact Marianna Simpson on 01242 602 352.

Woodmancote Probus Club Tuesdays, 10.00am New Village Hall, Woodmancote Meetings start with refreshments followed by a talk at 10.30am.

Tuesday 30th May: Rout on the Riviera, speaker Paul Barnett.

Young at Heart Club Takes place once a month on a Wednesday, 10.30am 2.30pm, Pullar Court, Stoke Road There are social activities plus a lunch at a cost of £3.50.

Fitness Health Seminar Put an end to yo-yo dieting Bishops Cleeve Health Promotion Specialist Tristan Gardner answers why most weight loss attempts fail and will tell you about the 6 biggest strategies that will increase your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. Simply come along to his ‘Gut health and stress management for long-term SUSTAINABLE weight loss’ seminar. Tickets are just £5 and all money raised will be donated to the Friends of Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy. To learn more and to buy your ticket visit tristangardner.co.uk.

Use the competition code “BCM772” for your chance to win 1 of 5 health appraisals.

Heidi's Heroes Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am and 8.00pm - 9.00pm,

Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham Cancer patients past and present are invited to join a unique fitness class being run and funded by the Cheltenham based charity Heidi's Heroes. Classes are being held on Monday mornings and evenings and are open to patients with all types of cancer, irrespective of their prognosis. The classes are jointly run by Clare Lait, a Specialist Cancer Physiotherapist, and Brendan Ward, Senior Gym Instructor at Cheltenham Ladies College's Sports Centre. For more details please contact Clare on 07738 709072 or email clare. lait@cancer-physio.com.

Music Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was founded in 2002 with over forty regular members. However, we would welcome new singers in all parts. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and friendly support as we practice new songs together. You don't have to read music as CDs are supplied to help with learning.

For more information call John on 01242 251531 or visit: www.bluemoonharmony.co.uk Cleeve Chorale Tuesdays 7.30pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy Are you interested in having a good sing (no previous experience required)? Then come along to our rehearsal nights.

For more information call: 01242 672881.

Cleeve Harmony Ladies A Capella Chorus Wednesday evenings, 7.45-10pm, The Tithe Barn Whether you are a Bedroom Beginner, a Shower Songstress or an Experienced Singer, come and

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...events cont'd join in this brand new chorus. For more information, email Donna at cleeve. md@gmail.com or ring on 07737 280336. You can also find us on Facebook: Cleeve Harmony Chorus.

Gotherington Singers Monday evenings, 7.45pm 9.30pm, Alternating between Gotherington Village Hall and Bethesda Methodist Church, Cheltenham We are a ladies choir formed 50 years ago in Gotherington. If you are interested in joining us come along to one of our rehearsals and see how you like us! We are a very friendly group performing a wide and varied range of music, and we will give you a warm welcome!

Previous experience is not necessary.

For more information call Vivien on 01242 523168, or visit our website www.gotheringtonsingers.co.uk. We can also be found on Facebook.

The Isbourne Singers Wednesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm Guide Hall, Winchcombe We are a ladies choir who meet once a week singing a variety of music including classical and songs from the shows. New members welcome. No audition necessary.

A warm welcome awaits you. For more information call Jean on 01242 603204 or John on 01242 672849.

Winchcombe Community Choir Meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am - 12pm,Cleeve Room, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane

For more information contact Chrissie on 01386 552736 or 07707 675216 or email chrissieleaney@naturalvoice.net or Liz on 01905 620827 or 07850 547916 or email lizhooper@ naturalvoice.net.

Walking Free Guided Walks around Winchcombe Walks will take place at 11.00am and 2.30pm every Sunday from 9th April until the end of October. Starting at the TIC, the walks are for anyone, visitor or resident, who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy, designed to be accessible to all. They will take 1–1¼ hours, are less than a mile and all on pavements around the Town Centre.

Prostate cancer charities helped by Puckrup Hall Golf Club Members of Tewkesbury's Puckrup Hall Golf Club, led by 2016 club captain Tony Tombs, have had a fantastic year's fundraising for prostate cancer charities. A number of successful events over the past year raised a magnificent total of nearly £10,000, which is being shared between the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK, and the local Gloucestershire charity, the Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Presenting cheques for both charities to Roger Powell, chairman of the Cotswolds group, Tony Tombs said “These two charities were chosen because I felt the need for better awareness of this type of cancer.

As the majority of our members are men it was guaranteed to be well supported. So I'd like to give a big thank you to all our members and staff here at Puckrup Hall Golf Club”.

Thanking the club, Roger Powell said “This amazingly generous donation will really help our charity's efforts in supporting Gloucestershire men affected by prostate cancer, and their families. It's also going to boost our campaign to raise public awareness of the disease. It's still

Tony Tombs (left) presenting cheque to Roger Powell the case that even though prostate fantastic research into the causes cancer's the commonest cancer in of prostate cancer, and into better men - it kills more that 10,000 UK diagnosis and treatment”. men every year - most men know The Cotswolds group has evening next to nothing about it. We'd like meetings at the excellent Maggie's everyone to know something about Centre, close to Cheltenham Hospital, the symptoms, and also to know that on the second Monday of each month. in its early stages prostate cancer There's also a separate informal may have no symptoms at all!” get-together later each month for men Roger Powell also said that he was delighted to acknowledge the donation to the national charity.

“I know this money will be put to very good use by Prostate Cancer UK, helping them to fund some

with prostate cancer and their wives/ partners. For more details go to www. cotswoldsprostatecancer.org, or ring 07703 477391. And you can find out more about Puckrup Hall Golf Club at www.puckruphallgolfclub.co.uk.

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