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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue which as always is packed full of local events and essential local businesses should you need one or more!

What a fabulous month if you happen to be an Easter Egg loving, Horse Racing Fan who is a Hot Cross Bun eating Mum that loves being pampered for the day! If that’s you, bring on March, which is the month of all months for you!

The Cheltenham Festival takes place on the 15th-18th March, when the County becomes the focus of the racing world with four outstanding days of National Hunt Racing.

The event is an important date for many of our local businesses who benefit from the mass influx and financial spend of the people that attend, and it creates many part time jobs for hundreds of local people.

Spring is also on the way and at the time of writing this the daffodils are starting to come out – I so look forward to the beautiful daffodil displays each year! Perhaps in part because it is a sign that I’ve made it through the winter!

Remember that the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on Sunday 29th of March and all the best until next month.

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How We Beat the Favourite As Cheltenham's worldfamous Gold Cup meeting approaches I have chosen for this month's article a story which links the town, Cleeve Hill and Prestbury to the other side of the world.

In 1847 a fourteen-year-old boy watched in excitement as horses and riders in Cheltenham's Grand Annual steeplechase flew past him through the fields on the lower slopes of Cleeve Hill around Prestbury. According to David Elder's well-researched book Literary Cheltenham, five years later the boy was himself riding. That boy was Adam Lindsay Gordon who became known as Australia's national poet. One of his most popular poems How We Beat the Favourite describes an imaginary race which seems to have been based on that early experience on the edge of Cheltenham in 1847. What is the story behind the poem?

Although How We Beat the

Favourite only appeared in 1870 in Australia, it contains enough clues for us to relate it to the steeplechasing around Cheltenham.

A clue lies in the first line: 'Aye squire', said Stevens, 'they back him at evens; The race is all over, bar shouting, they say; The Clown ought to beat her; Dick Neville is sweeter Than ever - he swears he can win all the way.'

In all likelihood the reference was to George Stevens who lived on Cleeve Hill and who still remains the only jockey to have won five Grand Nationals. Was it also coincidence that the poet's main rival The Clown was the name of Stevens' hacking horse from which he fell to his death in Southam in 1871?

Adam Lindsay Gordon clearly intended his race to be set in England, referring to racing at Warwick and Aintree with Abdelkadir, the first horse to

have won the Aintree Grand National in consecutive years, 1850-51, named as a competitor in the chase.

The poem gallops along at the breakneck speed of an actual race. As it progresses, most of the competitors fall by the wayside: The fourth fence, a wattle, floor'd Monk and Blue-bottle, The Drag came to grief at the blackthorn and ditch, The rails toppled over Redoubt and Red Rover, The lane stopped Lycurgus and Leicestershire Witch.

She passed like an arrow Kildare and Cock Sparrow, And Mantrap and Mermaid refused the stone wall; And Giles on the Greyling came down at the paling, And I was left sailing, in front of them all.

Finally his mount Iseult is left to race neck and neck with The Clown: A short prayer from Neville just reach'd me, 'The Devil,' He mutter'd - lock'd level the hurdles we flew.

At the post it appears a dead heat but poetic licence creates a favourable conclusion; Aye! So ends the tussle – I knew the tan muzzle Was first though the ring men were yelling, Dead heat!'

A nose I could swear by, but Clark said, 'The mare by A short head.' And that's how the favourite was beat.

Walkers climb above Prestbury where the horses once raced

As many poets before and after him, Adam was a troubled soul. A restless school boy, he had two short spells in Cheltenham College. Aged

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nineteen he stole a horse so he could compete in the Berkeley Hunt Cup. Was this the main reason his father offered to finance his emigration to Australia in August 1853 at the age of twenty? On the day of his departure he offered to give up this promise of a new life when he proposed to an unsuspecting seventeen year old, Jane Bridges. Not surprisingly she refused! Arriving in Australia he failed as a mounted policeman, a horse breaker and even a Member of Parliament in South Australia.

It was steeplechasing and poetry that brought him fame. But steeplechasing was dangerous and in 1868 and 1870 he suffered head injuries from heavy falls.

As a schoolboy Adam Lindsay Gordon lived for a short time in the house with the blue door in Priory Street in Cheltenham. A plaque by the door records this

These seem to have aggravated his tendency to bouts of depression and the final straw came when he felt he had no money to pay his publisher for the book of poems which included How We Beat the Favourite. The day after it was published, on 24th of June 1870 he walked out of his house and shot himself.

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning And that’s why we had decimalisation.

British, and born in the 1950s or earlier? Congratulations! You’re a genius at mental arithmetic!

There are no studies, surveys or statistics to prove this, but it stands to reason: you needed a brain from IBM just to work out your change!

Here’s a simple test for anyone under 50. On Friday you go out with £1.17.4. You buy a pint of mild for Alf at 1s 2d, a bottle of sweet stout for Alf’s missus Mabel (no white wine for the ladies in those days!) at 10 and 1/2d, a pint of bitter for yourself at 1s 5d, a packet of crisps at 3d, and a dark rum for old Harry at 1s 8d. Later, it’s your round again – same again but no crisps, and Harry has a double (which he never does when it’s his round!). Later still the fish man comes and you have a poke of shrimps, 4d; then you give the lass from the Sally Army 2d for a War Cry which you never actually read.

At chucking out time you buy a bottle of Guinness to take home, 1s 9d (1d back on the bottle).

So: have you got enough left over to see Rovers at home tomorrow and buy a pie and a Bovril at the ground?

People think, wrongly, that Britain got decimalised on April 15th 1971, or D-Day as the press dubbed it. The real D-Day was March 1st 1966 when the Chancellor, Jim Callaghan, officially announced that the Government had accepted the report of a committee of enquiry (now more than two years old) and that a currency that was, in essence, more than 1,200 years old would be scrapped in five years’ time.

The announcement marked the end of a long, slow march towards decimalisation. When the Decimal Association was founded in 1841 many people saw it as another manifestation of that extreme rationalism that demanded a 13-month year and one universal language. But it at least succeeded in getting a new coin minted from 1849 onwards: the florin, worth two shillings – or 10 to the pound!

The florin, though, failed to our perception of the pound and shilling as the base units of currency. We were used to working with bases 12 and 20, and that’s why Britain was so good at arithmetic. (The above example is simple subtraction: imagine you were a wages clerk making up weekly pay-packets for 100-odd workers all of whom worked different hours at different rates!)

Another reason why the old money had to go was that it was so damned BIG! Have you ever seen it? You needed a gusset sewn into your change pocket or all those farthings, halfpennies,

cartwheel pennies, 12-sided threepenny bits, tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns would wear a hole in it in days.

Still, there was a lot of resistance; and only when South Africa and Australia took the lead did Harold McMillan authorise the committee of enquiry in 1961. Once Mr Callaghan had made the formal announcement, though, things moved fast. The Decimal Coinage Act and the Decimal Currency Board came in 1969 along with the 50p piece.

The new 5p and 10p came in 1970 and were the same size as the shilling and florin they eventually replaced. The only real change on D-Day itself was the introduction of the new 1/2p, 1p and 2p, although even then the old coppers remained in circulation until August.

Was it worth it? A lot of old folk got fooled into thinking that 6p was the same as 6d when of course it was closer to 1s 2 and 1/2d; but my 23-year-old daughter is astonished and appalled that we put up with a system that mixed not only base 12 and base 20 but also fractions of the basic unit for so long. Still, we were brilliant at mental arithmetic!

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Vertical Cover With Climbers

by Pippa Greenwood If the boundaries of your garden are uninteresting or drab, then it is time to think about some vertical gardening. Upright surfaces are itching to be clothed in glorious climbers or wall shrubs, and if you have several vertical sites then so much the better.

A visit to your local garden centre will reveal a plentiful supply of suitable plants. Start by looking at the surface you have, the size, the direction it faces and the amount of sun or shade the plants growing on the wall or fence are likely to receive. Soil type is important as the plant you choose must be suited to the site.

Some climbers are quite quick growing and will look good later this year, and improve as the years pass. Many provide strong colour and others will be a useful backdrop for the garden as a whole. Most buildings can have climbers grown against them, so if you have an unsightly shed, garage or even a fairly uninteresting looking back to your house, then consider erecting some sort of support system on which to grow your climbers.

Break up the monotony of a long stretch of wall with a range of different plants, and make a tall, narrow building seem broader by only allowing them

to reach the height of the first floor. A climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea petiolaris, or selfclinging plants such as ivies are ideal, but make sure the mortar on your wall is in good shape before planting.

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For ground planting, dig a large hole at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the wall or fence and incorporate plenty of compost or well rotted manure. Soak the plant’s root ball and place in the hole, ideally at a 45 degree angle so that it leans towards the wall, then spread out the roots and plant. If your climber

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And Another Thing...

Where Tom Stops Commuting

by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

My Dearly Beloved’s face fell as the true horror of my announcement sunk in.

“So what you’re saying is that from now on, you’ll be working from home?”

“Yes. Nigel is cutting costs.

It’s actually great news because they are paying for a broadband upgrade, and I get a desk.”

“You’ve got a desk.”

“And no more commuting - hurrah! I thought I could move into Evan’s old room.”

“Well I’m not getting rid of that divan, it’s never been slept in.”

Monday morning 7am. I leapt into my work trousers and after slurping my coffee was on the drive, keys in hand before I realised. Of course, I don’t have to do this anymore! So, sitting at my new desk an hour early, I took the first conference call of the morning: a very important discussion about our national marketing strategy.

“Hi Tom, Nigel in Basingstoke here and Marty in Seattle, what’s your take on this? I was just about to launch into my best corporate blather when – MMMMNNNMMNNNNN! “Sorry Tom, there seems to be some interference on the line?”

Apologising, I opened Evan’s bedroom door (sorry, branch office door) and was promptly bashed on the big toe by the Hoover. “Darling - I’m in a meeting!” I hissed. The Henry fell silent.

“Well this house won’t clean itself - darling.

Anyway that’s me done, I’m going out.”

So while Marty droned on about performance indicators, I looked down from the bedroom (branch) window as Sarah, Bags for Life in hand, set off for Tesco and the dreaded Big Shop. At last some peace!

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my umpteenth electronic missive of the day when I heard a scratching at the door. It was Ollie, demanding to know what I was doing at home this time of the morning. To stop the whining I relented and in two bounds he was over the desk and onto the window sill, where he settled down for a mid morning snooze. So, with my best friend asleep next to me, I beavered away at my spreadsheets. The new phone buzzed once more and, as Ollie raised an inquisitive eyebrow, I took my second conference call of the day. I was just about to set out in no uncertain terms why Basingstoke couldn’t escape restructuring when next door’s cat decided to run across the porch roof.

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“Woof! Bark! Woof!”

“Tom, is that a dog I can hear?”

I heaved Ollie out onto the landing, nearly strangling myself with my headset in the process.

I coughed. “Sorry guys.

New ring tone.”

After ending the call I spotted Sarah returning from the Big Shop. “I thought you were ‘at work’?”

“I can’t just sit up there watching you struggling.

Here, let me.”

“Look I’m perfectly capable of putting away the shopping - no Tom, the bleach doesn’t live in there!

Just go back upstairs and leave me to it.”

As Sarah unpacked everything my stomach reminded me that lunch time was almost upon us.

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Health

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Should You Be Wary Of Wheat?

If you suffer from bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach cramps or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), maybe you should be. However, ALWAYS see your GP (rather than self-diagnosing) if these symptoms are severe and persistent, especially if you have blood in your stools, vomiting, excessive bloating or very painful stomach cramps - it may indicate more serious medical conditions.

Wheat allergy, wheat sensitivity/ intolerance and Coeliac disease are often confused, so let’s get them straight.

WheAt ALLerGY If you are truly wheat allergic, eating wheat will rapidly provoke allergy symptoms such as itching, rashes, sneezing and wheezing. You’ll need to avoid wheat in any form and see your GP. CoeLiAC DiSeASe Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects around 1% of people in the UK and often goes undiagnosed. In Coeliac sufferers, the intestinal lining becomes damaged because it can’t absorb gluten, a protein found in foods including wheat, barley and rye. Tiredness, hair loss, mouth ulcers,

anaemia and unexpected weight loss, alongside gastrointestinal symptoms, can indicate Coeliac disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test and biopsy. Both tests are only accurate if you’re still eating gluten, so you’ll need to continue eating gluten until the tests are complete. If Coeliac disease is diagnosed, you must avoid gluten permanently.

WheAt intoLerAnCe/ SenSitivitY Wheat intolerance or sensitivity is much more common than wheat allergy. Symptoms can develop some hours after eating wheat, which can make the condition hard to pinpoint, and it’s not something your GP can test for.

Try eliminating wheat for four weeks to see if your symptoms improve (ensuring you replace it with healthy alternatives like rice, corn, buckwheat pasta and quinoa). Remember that wheat is in most breads, cakes, pastas, pastries, cereals, couscous, biscuits, beer, soy sauce and hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP), and is a hidden ingredient in many other products. Keep a food diary in case another food type, such as dairy, is the culprit – but don’t eliminate whole food groups long-term without consulting your GP. Reintroduce wheat slowly (preferably starting with 100% wheat products). If your symptoms reappear, it’s a good indication that you have wheat sensitivity; trial and error will tell you whether you’re sensitive to all wheat products or just some.

This can depend on the process

the wheat has undergone; some people can tolerate toast and pasta better than bread, because the heating process makes the wheat more digestible. Supermarket bread may be less digestible than traditional bakery bread, as supermarkets use an accelerated bread-making process. irritAbLe boWeL SYnDrome (ibS) If your symptoms don’t seem specifically tied to wheat, you may have IBS. While the causes are not entirely clear, stress, illness, high-fat or highfibre foods seem to precipitate attacks, making bowel function erratic and causing gastrointestinal symptoms.

Probiotic supplements or foods can help, as can medication prescribed by your GP. tackling Wheat Sensitivity and ibS: the FoDmAP diet Designed originally for people with (IBS), the wheat-free low-FODMAP diet eliminates Fermentable oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, monosaccharides And Polyols - types of carbohydrates that aren’t easily digested and may cause bacterial growth, leading to diarrhoea and bloating.

The FODMAP diet should be followed under a dietician’s guidance to ensure you stay healthy and follow it correctly, as it’s quite complex. Your GP can give you a referral. information and Support: Coeliac UK: Helpline 0333 332 2033 www.coeliac.org.uk The IBS Network: 0114 272 32 53 www.theibsnetwork.org Allergy UK (also has information on intolerances): 01322 619898 www.allergyuk.org

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Daniel Tingle & Craig Hamill running the London Marathon

Daniel's Story

Craig's Story

On April 24th 2016 I'm going to be taking part in Virgin London Marathon.

On the 24th April 2016 I will be running the Virgin London Marathon for the 3rd time (at the grand old age of 41) in aid of Coeliac UK, a charity close to my heart as my 6 year old daughter Isabelle has Coeliac Disease.

I wanted to raise money for a charity that were fantastic in supporting for my son and the whole family - Action Medical Research.

In March 2014 my son Ethan who at the time was aged 8 suffered a Stroke. At the Time we were in complete shock really because we always believed a stroke is what an Adult would suffer with. Ethan had to have various scans and tests and lots of back and forth to Hospital for meetings with Consultants. We were then warned that Ethan could suffer a further episode and sure enough he suffered a second stroke under four weeks after the first stroke. Following the second episode we had to attend Bristol Hospital to see Neurologist's. There first initial thoughts were that Ethan had a defective nerve in his Brain, this turned out not to be the cause of Ethan's medical problems. So the doctors decided to look into Ethan's Heart. We had two Consultations with the heart Professor and his decision was to carry out a Bubble Study test to insure there wasn't an underlying Heart problem. This proved to be the cause because they found a block on the left side of Ethan's heart. Ethan has made a full recovery now and just has to have medication every night indefinitely. This was an extremely tuff time for Ethan and the whole family. From that moment onwards we were determined to raise as much awareness that Strokes do happen in young children not just Adults.

I really do appreciate you reading my story and hopefully tell people about our story to spread awareness of Childhood Strokes.

The Reason why I decided to raise money for Action Medical Research is because there are many unexplained child illness's and without there support,research and time a diagnosis would be harder to find.

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Isabelle was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in June 2015. This is a lifelong autoimmune disease where she suffers from an adverse reaction to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Her immune system can mistakenly attack healthy tissue and damages the surface of the small intestines, disrupting her body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food. Typical symptoms range from diarrhoea and sickness, in particular, Isabelle suffers physically and emotionally, mainly with joint, leg and stomach pain, as well as anemia and fatigue.

It took nearly 1 year to get Isabelle diagnosed and after several blood tests, appointments and a biopsy, her diagnosis was a relief, although met with sadness too. We have had to make many changes to her diet, which has not been easy, due to her having to try many new foods. It is particularly tricky when eating out or attending friends’ parties, as many cafes, restaurants and venues still do not cater for people with Coeliac disease.

My mother in law also has Coeliac disease, as do a small number of children at Isabelle’s school, so I am on a mission to raise lots of awareness and undertake lots of fundraising events such as a Charity Race Night, Gluten Free Cake Sale, Holding an Allergy Awareness School Assembly (at Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy), Raffle, Leg Waxing, Selling Sweets and Car Washing.

Coeliac UK have been a great support to us as a family and are also a great charity who campaign for better access to diagnosis, care and better access to food in/out of the home. Coeliac UK also research the nature of the disease and potential cures and provide expert and independent information, to help people manage their health and diet.

I appreciate your time in reading our story and if you want to help us achieve our target of £2500 then you can make a Justgiving donation (www.justgiving.com/ Craig-Hamill1). Isabelle and I would really appreciate your support.

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Finance

Dividend Taxation And Other Changes To Tax Laws in 2016/17 By Ann Haldon > 32.5% (for the higher rate band) > 38.1% (in the additional rate band) People with a low dividend income will see a reduction in their tax bill, but the new measures are likely to hit family-run small businesses the hardest.

A change to the dividend taxation laws is to be implemented from April 2016.

Pension and ISA dividends will not be affected by the new regime and will remain free of tax, but the new dividend rules are likely to have an adverse effect on directors and shareholders of small incorporated companies.

The new proposals will reportedly bring in an extra £2.54 billion in revenue for the 2016/17 tax year,�with smaller amounts continuing to bolster the public purse in future years.

The changes are an effort by the government to equalise tax laws for those who run unincorporated businesses.

So why has the Treasury decided to overhaul the current system?

The government is attempting to discourage tax-motivated incorporation, which means setting up a business as a limited company simply to enjoy a lower rate of tax on income.

In the past, directors/ shareholders of a limited company have been able to take a small salary from their business, which attracted enough tax to maintain their entitlement to the state pension.

The government’s objection, however, is that company profits are then used to extract a further dividend taxed at the much lower rate of 10%.

Here’s a summary of the changes to be introduced • A maximum annual Dividend Allowance of £5,000 is to come into force (after taking the personal allowance into account) • The existing 10% notional Dividend Tax Credit will be scrapped • Dividends over the £5,000 annual limit will be taxed at the following rates: > 7.5% on dividend income in the basic rate band

Strong objections from the business community With the inherent difficulties facing small businesses, fears have been expressed that the government is making it much harder for people in business to survive financially. This includes both individual contractors who have incorporated their businesses, and family-run companies.

In fact, an online petition has been started, objecting to these new rules. Company directors/ shareholders say that the

rewards of low dividend taxation compensated for the long hours and risks they took when starting their business, and that their overall contribution to the economy needs to be more widely acknowledged by the government.

Are there any other changes to UK taxation in the forthcoming financial year?

Other announcements made in last year’s Budget include: • Pension tax relief changes - Restrictions on pension tax relief for those with an income of £150,000 or more will come into force from April 2016. A fixed rate of 33% will apply for all in the new tax year, regardless of the rate band.

• Savings interest - Said to be an acknowledgement of recent poor returns for savers, George Osborne also announced in last year’s budget that savings interest of up to £1,000 will no longer be taxed.

• Digital tax accounts - The ‘account’ will be similar to online banking in that details on how much is owed will be available to view at any time, and taxpayers will be able to make payments throughout the financial year rather than meeting a specific deadline.

These are all significant changes to taxation laws in the UK, and are set to bring in considerable sums for the Treasury, but the new dividend tax rules seem to be attracting the most concern and criticism. �http://www.itcontracting.com/ new-dividend-tax-april-2016/

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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen

Tiny kitchen spaces are often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all. And you can create a practical and attractive galley kitchen for very little money, writes Katherine Sorrell.

PLANNING THE ROOM In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement between the cooker, sink and fridge. Each zone should be self-contained, with its own storage and worktop space, but it should also be easy to move between each one. Ensure this by drawing a floor plan with lines connecting each point on the triangle, and avoid placing obstructions between them. In theory the most efficient length for each side of the triangle is about two metres, but in practice the three work centres should not be uncomfortably close or too far apart. In a double galley, keep the sink and cooker on the same side, with the fridge opposite. You can’t create a triangle in a single galley, but its linear shape makes it easy to use as long as the line is

not too long.

Aim for tall cupboards at one end, then the hob, and the maximum amount of worktop between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end.

Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, a pull-out larder.

EATING AND ENTERTAINING It’s always a good idea to fit in somewhere to eat and drink – perhaps a fold-down table, or a small dining table which extends for extra guests. Or, add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a worktop and tuck a couple of high stools underneath it.

CHOOSING UNITS & WORKTOPS The trend is for mixing textures and colours in the kitchen, including metallics, marble and rough, tough industrial accents.

Deep worktops and open shelving will update any sized kitchen but quality matters most.

Cheaper carcasses are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs, which is fine for a budget option. But for a well-used, long-lasting kitchen, opt for plywood or MDF veneer, the thicker the better. Laminate worktops are the budget choice – choose high-pressure rather than low-pressure ones, as they’re more durable. Wooden worktops can be inexpensive, but avoid ones that are too

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Catchphrases 1. The first three words of which famous movie catchphrase literally translate as "until the viewing"?

2. Which company was privatised in 1986, with adverts featuring the catchphrase "if you see Sid, tell him" being used to encourage individuals to buy shares?

3. In 2010 the BBC issued an apology to which TV presenter after Jon Culshaw poked fun at his weight on The Impressions Show using the catchphrase "I was fierce hungry, so I was"?

4. Which TV dating show features the catchphrase "No likey, no lightey"?

5. Who coined the catchphrases "say what you see" and "it's good, but it's not right" on the TV show Catchphrase?

6. What is the best known one-word catchphrase of the double act whose real names are Janet Tough and Ian Tough?

7. In 2011, who attempted to trademark a number of his catchphrases, including "duh, winning", "tiger blood", "rock star from Mars" and "I’m not bi-polar, I’m bi-winning"?

8. How did the TV character Daffyd Thomas refer to himself in his best known catchphrase?

9. Which cartoon character's catchphrase was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising slogan "A little dab'll do ya"?

10. Which famous character's best known catchphrase was originally written in a script as "annoyed grunt"?

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New Opening Hours for HPS in Newent: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm & now Saturdays 9am - 2pm!

HPS can provide you with all loading components (powder, primers, cases and bullets) for your hand loading requirements. For those who hunt we can also look after your every need. Gameking, Hornady SST and Nosler bullets easily supplied. Remember - we also offer a COURSE ON HAND LOADING for those who wish to get started or wish to polish up their skills! And if you prefer not to hand load HPS offers a bespoke loading service tailored to your rifle.

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Friends of BCPA have been inspired by the bit of sunshine we’ve had and have started thinking about the Summer Fete.

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Stylish and Environmentally Friendly!

The talented pupils have once again amazed us with their artistic talents, keep your eyes peeled for some very stylish tote bags being modelled around the village and beyond. Each year has produced a bag made up of their beautiful self portraits.

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Year 4 will also be looking at food chains, the predators, prey and providers.” (NB there are currently no plans to open a zoo in Bishops Cleeve, but if Year 4 are successful in convincing the local planning and authorities that it is a good idea, remember that you read it here first!)

“Year 2 will be developing their geographical and historical skills.

They will use this vocabulary to plot journeys of famous explorers.

They will find out about historical people and events, focusing on Edward Jenner.”

Please see the school's website www.bishopscleeve.gloucs.sch. uk or find us on facebook for details of more events.

Some of the artwork displays from the curriculum evening - some inspired by Jon Tremaine, others by Peter Blake.

The school 50th anniversary celebration is on 11th March, check out the school website for more details.

Art & Curriculum Evening In February the school held another of its popular curriculum evenings. This time the school celebrated all things British and the infant hall was transformed into an art gallery. Each child had produced a piece of artwork inspired by a British artists.

One of the featured artists, Jon Tremaine, described the childrens’ artwork as great.

Roving Reporters Our young reporters have been out and about in school to find out what their fellow students have been up to: “Year 4 are learning about the zoo and the natural environment. They will

LEFT from top to bottom: Year 1 students having an African drumming lesson. Year 3 making volcanoes and reception children trying porridge.

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Chicken in Red Wine Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes This is a quick, easy and flavoursome way to serve chicken. Use a full-bodied red wine such as a Burgundy for the best flavour, although there is no need to buy a really pricy one!

Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 225g button mushrooms • 200g shallots, peeled • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 300ml red wine • 200ml chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 1 bay leaf • 2tbsp cornflour • Sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish • Sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans, to serve

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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown all over.

Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add the button mushrooms and shallots to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute then return the chicken to the pan and stir in the red wine, stock, tomato puree and bay leaf.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken and onions are tender.

Blend the cornflour and 2 tbsp water This dish freezes well, so it’s worth doubling up the quantities to freeze to a smooth paste then stir the paste away half for another day. Allow to cool into the pan. Simmer gently for further completely then spoon into a shallow 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time, until freezer-proof container and freeze for the liquid has thickened. Serve with up to 2 months. Defrost thoroughly then sautéed potatoes and steamed green reheat in a flameproof casserole until beans and garnish with parsley sprigs. piping hot.

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What's On in March Winchcombe Folk Night First Tuesday of the month, 8pm -10.45 pm, The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LJ

Race Night Friday 4th March, CRC Newlands, Club House and Southam Lane A charity Race Night in aid of Coeliac UK and Medical Research for Children. Tickets £5, children free, optional £3 charge for a meal of curry and chips. For more information contact 07717277966 or 07717277966.

Devil Mud Run Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March, Stanley Pontlarge, Cheltenham, GL54 5HE

Open Mic Night: a mixture of regular contributors performing traditional and contemporary songs as well as newcomers. Come along from some great music and atmosphere.

Admission: free (voluntary charity contribution). For more information call: 01242 602236.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Train Services The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT The railway will be operating each Saturday and Sunday in March (blue timetable). On Saturday 19th March you can enjoy the return to service of an original Western Region English Electric class 37 locomotive D6948.

Mid-week trains will start with the blue timetable on Wednesday 23rd March. Over Easter, from Good Friday 25th to Easter Monday 28th March trains will follow the red timetable. On Easter Monday 28th March there will be fun for all the family with the "Easter Eggspress" specials. After that it’s back to the blue timetable. For more information, prices and tickets visit: www.gwsr.com.

Centre, Margaret Wadsworth, 17 Wincel Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5YE, 01242 602635, david. wadsworth1961@gmail.com and other committee members. There will be afternoon tea too.

Auction of Promises Saturday 5th March, 7.00pm, 9 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5EE Help WAM Youth raise money for its new Therapeutic Outdoor Education Project. Join us at our auction of promises at Encounter Church for an evening of fun and fundraising!

Tickets £20 to include a 2-course meal prepared by a professional chef and a drink on arrival. A cash bar will be available. Tickets available to reserve from info@wamyouth.org.uk.

BCPA 50th Anniversary Celebrations Friday 11th March, Bishop’s

A hardcore, hilly 8 kilometre course featuring over 31 obstacles that makes you run across the open, rugged countryside and through the woods. You will encounter plenty of mud, water and sweat on the way!

For more information, times and prices visit: www.devilmudrun.com.

Easter Parade Flower Arranging Saturday 5th March, 2.00pm Winchcombe School, Greet Road, GL54 5LB

Wendy Lawrence presents flower arranging with Fabulous Flowers.

Organised by the Winchcombe and Bishop’s Cleeve Fundraising Group; in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tickets: £10 available from Wendy Lawrence, Coventry Building Society, Winchcombe Tourist Information

Cleeve Primary Academy A day of celebration for our children, their parents and members of the wider community.

We are hoping to have a celebration day and would very much like to share photos, stories, books, etc. of our school over the years. We would like to hear from past pupils and teachers too! Details of the event will be shared on the BCPA website: www.bishopscleeve.gloucs.sch.uk.

Cate Cody - Jazz Concert Sunday 13th March, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Bring your own picnic, cafe tables provided ; tickets £15. For more information and tickets visit: www.jazzcats.co.uk The Hub @ No 9 Café Sun 13th Mar, 2.00pm - 3.30pm, Church Street, Bishop’s Cleeve Every second Sunday of the

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...events cont'd month. The meetings are aimed at ages 4-8 years, and hosted by St. Michael’s Church. They explore right and wrongs in life and faith through film. Entry £2.50p to include a drink and cake.

The Festival Tuesday 15th - Friday 18th March, 10.00am - 6.00pm Cheltenham Racecourse

15th March: Champion Day; 16th March: Ladies Day; 17th March: St Patrick’s Thursday; 18th March: Gold Cup Day. Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup is one of the finest Jump Racing events in the country and THE must go to event for every racing fan. For more information, prices and tickets please visit: www.cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk.

The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile Sunday 20th March Croft Farm Waterpark, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE

Choose to complete 1, 3 or 6 miles in any way, and at any pace you want. Hosted by The Gym & Tonic Health Club. Admission: Adult £7.00, Child £3.00, Family £17.00 (this does not include a donation). For more information visit: www.sportrelief.com

Liane Carroll Concert Sunday 20th March, 7.45pm The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Road, GL52 8LU Tickets: £15, available from 0333 666 3366 (calls charged at national rate) or www.ticketsource. co.uk. For more information visit: www.cleeveconcerts.com Mad Hatter’s Easter Fun Day Sunday 27th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Egg-citing Easter themed Tea Party with the Mad Hatter. Fun trail in the gardens, flower crafts with ‘Flowers of Fun’, Mad Hatter’s Easter Bonnet Competition. For more information visit: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/ event/easter-sunday. The Terrace Café will also be open, selling tasty treats for all the family. The event is included with general admission.

Easter Eggspress Monday 28th March Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Train Services, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT Fun for all ages. Enjoy the train ride, have a go at the free Easter activity booklet, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in lots of Easter –themed activities. There will also be an Easter bonnet competition, so why not make an Easter bonnet and wear it on your visit to the railway. Free parking at Cheltenham Racecourse and Toddington Station. For more information visit: www.gwsr.com.

Children’s Wednesday Tudor Twist Wednesday 30th March, 10.00am, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Good King Hal will perform ‘Henry’s Horrid History Shows’ and tell his audience all about the life and times of Henry VIII. Learn more about the Tudor ship, The Mary Rose, as they visit from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with their pop-up

museum and activities, and meet and find out how rats, tarantulas, snails and frogs were ‘used’ in this time, from medicine to clothing, by a poor Tudor lad from Zoolab.

Included with general admission.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies Probus Club Meetings 9.45am, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU Tuesday 8th March: Severn Freewheelers, speaker Edward Kendrick. Tuesday 22nd March: You are never too old for an Adventure, speaker David Lemon.

Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Women's Fellowship Meetings Wednesdays, 2.00pm, Church Hall New members of both sexes always welcome. 2nd March: It’s a Vet’s Life, speaker Brad Cooper. 16th March: A talk on the Methodist relief and development fund. 30th March: Easter.

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. No previous experience neccessary. Get in touch via email: bishopscleeveplayers@ 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 Tuesday 15th March, 7.15pm, The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, GL52 8LU

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Tea and Teapots; Speaker: Margaret Walker. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information contact 01242 672953.

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-supportgroups/regions/cheltenham-anddistrict-branch Cleeve Carers & Friendship Group Tuesdays, 2pm, St. Michael’s Hall

are led by local people who are keen to share the history of, and their enthusiasm for, the area. Places are limited to 10, but larger parties can probably be catered for if pre-booked.

For more information come into the Tourist Information Centre in Winchcombe, call 01242 602925 or email: winchwalks@ btinternet.com

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

1st March: My life on the bench; Speaker: Dianne Campbell. 8th March: The Hawker Typhoon; Speaker: James Rendell. 15th March: Mexican journey; Speaker: Bob Price. 22nd March: Confessions of a Morris man; Speakers: Mike and Patricia Ledbury. 29th March: NO meeting.

Fitness 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. 9th March: Cotswold Listener, speaker John Webb.

Outings programme will begin in March, details yet to be confirmed.

3rd Age Womens’ Workshop & Workouts The Tithe Barn Are your hormones dancing in harmony? Is there too much rise and fall with your hormones? Come and find out what you can do to help. For more information contact Joan Palmer on 07957 308968 or email: joan@mumsfit.co.uk

Guided Walks of Historic Winchcombe Every Sunday, 11.00am & 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre Free Town Walks for anyone who is interested in the fascinating history of Winchcombe – from ancient Saxon Borough to WW2 and beyond. The walks are short and easy and designed to be accessible to all (less than a mile).

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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 don¹t 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 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.

Blue Moon Harmony Choir Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm Bishop's Cleeve Junior School Blue Moon Harmony Choir was

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Bishop's Cleeve Useful Numbers CHURCHES St Michaels & All Angels

UTILITIES 01242 673612

SCHOOLS Bishop's Cleeve Primary School 01242 673814

Electricty -足Power Loss

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Gas Emergency

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Water Severn Trent

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Grangefield Primay School

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Cleeve School

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Woodmancote School

01242 674312

Gretton Primary School

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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos 01452 418515 (24hrs) Alcoholics Anonymous National 0800 9177650 Childline 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0870 120 4040 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Directory Enquiries 118 500 Drugs Helpline 0800 776 600 Floodline 0845 988 1188 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 RSPCA 0300 123 4999 Samaritans 01452 306333 National Missing Persons 0500 700 700

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Winchcombe Abbey Primary School 01242 602447

DOCTORS & PHARMACY Greyholme Surgery

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Stoke Road Surgery

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Badham Pharmacy Stoke Road 01242 672211 Badham Pharmacy Church Road 01242 672653

HOSPITALS Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222 Nuffield Health Hospital

01242 802897

Cheltenham General

03004 222222

LIBRARIES Bishop's Cleeve Library

0845 2305420

POST OFFICES 01242 620201

Bishop's Cleeve Post Office

01242 672482

Gotherington Post Office

01242 672249

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UNLIMITED CHILDRENS SWIMMING LEARN TO SWIM THIS EASTER!

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