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Gardening

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the October issue of the Cheltenham Magazine. As you can see it is packed full with local events happening in and around the area which is great as we have another half term holiday to look forward to at the end of the month. Halloween is also just around the corner, a time of great excitement for children and adults alike.

If dressing up and scaring people isn’t for you, then I recommend going to The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival which will run from Friday 7th October until Sunday 16th October. You will be able to see over 600 writers, actors, politicians and poets who will all celebrate the joy of the written word.

There will also be plenty of family activities on offer.

For more information, please see our "What's On" section towards the back of this magazine.

If you would like to add an upcoming event to our “What’s on” section, please email us at office@glosdirectories.co.uk or like our Cheltenham Magazine Facebook page and we will be happy to share the event for you.

On a different note, we would like to say massive congratulations to the Great Britain Paralympics team.

Not only did they beat the amount of Gold Medals won in London, they also broke a vast amount of world records! It was an excellent display, the whole family certainly enjoyed watching it.

Lastly, don't forget that the clocks go back an hour at 2.00am on Sunday 30th October!

Best wishes,

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Ten Tips for Handling Stress Stress of course can be good for us as it can raise us to new levels of performance but it can, when not controlled, also be an extremely serious illness that may require expert medical treatment which I am most certainly not qualified to discuss.

Apparently the three biggest causes of stress at work requiring medical treatment are as follows: Firstly, the mismanagement of time, people not being trained how to manage their time and therefore not being on top of their job. The inability to prioritise, people taking bulging briefcases home which remain unopened leaves them feeling guilty the next day.

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Secondly, people given a new job and then not being trained how to do it is a massive cause of stress.

Thirdly, this is rare in the private sector but common in the public sector and is best described as sheer work overload, with only a once a year appraisal.

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3. The following day when you decide to start work begin at number one and keep at it until it has been accomplished and then to number two and so on. If you use that system, there is no known other way of getting more done in a day.

4. Every day give your body a little exercise, walking being one of the best.

The exercise gets the oxygen circulating and also gives you thinking time.

5. Give some time to yourself and not feel guilty. Take care of your appearance, hair, clothes, make-up, etc.

6. Always make sure you have something to look forward to. This helps to keep the balance of life right. It might be as simple as meeting a friend or something to watch on TV. 7. Turn off your mobile at designated times.

You will survive and so will the world.

8. The old saying, ‘If you want something done do it yourself’, is rubbish and will eventually get you into hospital. Learn to delegate, the true saying is, ‘If you want something done, ask a busy person’.

9. Don’t work long hours, they are for emergency or for the exception, not the routine.

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As seen by Michael Jackson, the FOREVER JACKSON Stage Show comes to Gloucestershire Crowned Britain’s No1 UK Michael Jackson production at the UK National Tribute Awards, critically-acclaimed live concert show Forever Jackson is at The Everyman Theatre on October 26 with its brand-new show.

theatrical make-up. And both he and the tightly-choreographed accompanying all-girl dance team Hip Hop Pop are attired in costumes that meticulously recreate Michael’s imminently flamboyant stage costumes.

Star of the show, Robin Parsons, has even had the honour of performing before Michael Jackson. He performed at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the pop legend’s lavish 45th birthday celebrations.

“Every little detail, from his distinctive dance moves right down to Michael’s smallest mannerism is reproduced absolutely faithfully,” says Pete.

Show producer Pete Tobit of GRT Entertainments promises that – thanks to incredible attention to detail – fans of the King of Pop are in for a jaw-dropping, ultimately authentic experience.

“Not only do Robin’s 100 percent live, pitch-perfect vocals sound precisely like Michael,” he says, “the resemblance is uncanny.”

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“Featuring a superbly-talented live band, special effects and unique projections, Forever Jackson is a visual and audio treat. Its lavish, brand-new Legacy of a Legend tour sees the production destined to become 2016’s stage show of the year.”

Tour manager for Michael Jackson’s HIStory Tour, Norbert Sinnhuber, was moved to say of Robin’s performance: “The whole show creates the feeling of an MJ live concert and is a revival and reincarnation of the music from an all-time great artist.”

The award-winning production takes audiences from Michael’s early days with the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons through to his rise to become The King of Pop. All the millionselling hits feature including: Thriller, Beat It, Bad, Billie Jean, Man In The Mirror, Smooth Criminal, Can You Feel It and many more.

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Tools Of The Trade

by Pippa Greenwood

With the arrival of autumn, there is plenty of maintenance work needed in the garden. Using the right equipment will ensure that jobs are completed as easily and quickly as possible.

It really is worth buying as good a quality garden tool as you can afford. Poorly made and badly designed tools can work out a lot more expensive (and frustrating!) in the long run, so start with a few good ones and build up gradually.

A good quality fork and spade are essential and they need to be sturdily built. The neck and head of the spade should be moulded from one piece of metal for added strength. The shaft is usually constructed from wood or metal and you should make sure that it is firmly attached at both the head end and the handle. Ensure the metal parts have been treated to prevent rust.

A hand fork and trowel are essential for smaller jobs such as weeding or gardening in confined spaces, and they are also great for moving and dividing smaller plants, for planting bulbs and for mixing up small amounts of compost.

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grip is comfortable.

Next decision: stainless steel or coated steel? Stainless steel does not rust and many people find they move through the soil better, but they are pricey.

Coated steel tools are much cheaper and provided you keep them clean and oil them periodically and at the end of each season, they last well.

You will need a hoe for weeding between small plants and for aerating the surface of the soil.

Sharpen your hoe regularly and it will last for ages and slide rapidly and easily through the soil. Most hoes have a 1.5 metre (5 foot) shaft but if you are very tall, then longer ones are available from some manufacturers. My favourite is the SpeedHoe, UK designed and with an unusual almost heart-shaped head with a blade running around all edges and a pronged rear, making it the easiest and most effective hoe I’ve ever used.

A spring-tined rake is really useful because it has thin flexible wire tines which make it perfect for raking up lightweight debris and fallen leaves or, of course, lawnmower clippings.

Although a garden rake can

also be used to rake up leaves, its main purpose is to break up lumps of soil and help you to create a fine level area for sowing seed, whilst at the same time removing stones, lumps and other debris.

If you plan to grow vegetables, then a small hoe known as an onion hoe is an invaluable tool and allows you weed between fairly closely spaced crops. For really tight spaces and weeding between paving, I’m addicted to my SpeedWeeder, a small red-handled tool l which is the best I have used for hoiking out dandelion roots in one piece too!

Finally, if the tools carry a guarantee then make sure that you keep the receipt and any relevant label from the tool itself or else it may well be difficult to prove precisely when and where you bought it.

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Health

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OCD Awareness Week 9th-15th October

While people may joke about being “a bit OCD,” this trivialises a serious and potentially debilitating condition. OCD Awareness Week aims to correct the misconception that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder merely concerns harmless habits or quirks.

What Is OCD? 12 in every 1,000 people suffer from OCD, experiencing a range of compulsions, obsessional thoughts and repetitive behaviours that seriously affect their day-to-day life. On average it’s undiagnosed for 10-15 years, yet 50% of cases are severe, meaning symptoms occupy more than three hours a day.

Sufferers typically develop OCD in their late adolescence or twenties, but it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They may recognise their condition, yet find it hard to believe their compulsions won’t relieve their anxiety or prevent harm.

OCD’s four step cycle: 1. Obsession: intrusive, repetitive thoughts, images or impulses.

2. Anxiety: caused by the obsession. Paranoia or a feeling of over-responsibility may develop and sufferers may believe they or their loved ones are in danger from something harmless - or that their actions can prevent or cause unrelated harm.

3. Compulsion: behaviours

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or thoughts patients are compelled to repeat as a result of the anxiety – although often, they’re not realistically connected.

4. Temporary relief when the ‘necessary’ actions are completed.

Types of OCD • Checking: e.g. rechecking locked doors or checking that intrusive thoughts aren’t real memories.

• Contamination / Mental Contamination: a fear of germs or verbal abuse, which makes sufferers feel dirty/ unworthy.

• Hoarding unnecessary and/ or excessive items.

• Ruminations (prolonged, time-consuming thoughts on harmless topics) or Intrusive Thoughts (disturbing and repetitive in nature, e.g. imagining violence).

What Causes OCD? Genetics: OCD seems to run in some families; this may be a genetic link or ‘learned behaviour’.

Brain differences: In some sufferers, imaging shows increased activity and blood flow in brain areas that handle emotional response and a lack of serotonin (a neurotransmitter influencing memory, mood and sleep).

Trauma and Emotional Upset: Suffering neglect, abuse, isolation or trauma such as a break-up or bereavement seems to increase vulnerability to developing OCD. Personality: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism, may increase the likelihood of developing OCD. While many people exhibit OCDtype symptoms when stressed, OCD is only clinically diagnosed

if symptoms: • Consume over an hour a day.

• Cause significant distress.

• Interfere with ability to function in day-to-day life.

OCD symptoms may wax and wane, but if left untreated they usually become more severe.

Treating OCD Fortunately, OCD can usually be treated with professional help, although improvement may take several months.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) encourages people to talk through their fears and behaviours and find healthier ways of thinking. Behavioural exercises including ERP (exposure and response prevention) support patients to face fears one at a time and let obsessive thoughts run their course without ‘correcting’ them with compulsive behaviours.

Over time, this challenging treatment can help patients reduce symptoms or sometimes achieve complete recovery.

Some people may need medication alongside or before CBT to relieve their anxiety enough to undertake therapy.

Medication: SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase serotonin levels. At higher doses they’re often highly effective in treating OCD, but need to be taken for 12 weeks before benefits are noticeable.

Patients with moderate or severe OCD may need long-term medication.

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For anyone who’s been annoyed with a leaflet with my face on it during the referendum, well that was nowt to do with me – it was done without my permission.

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Unaddressed letters, flyers, and other junk: The Royal Mail has the online door-to-door opt-out system, which means they’ll stop delivering it to you.

Addressed mail: To stop unwanted snail mail coming through the letterbox, join the http://www.mpsonline. org.uk and after about four months the bulk of letters should have stopped. Though, unlike the others, it’s a voluntary scheme by a trade association, so those still sending aren’t breaking the law.

You’ll need to print an online form and post it back to ‘Freepost Royal Mail Customer Services’ (search for ‘door to door’ on www.royalmail.com) or phone 03457740740. It’ll

take about six weeks for mail to stop and lasts for around two years. You’ll need to opt-out again after this time.

But not all junk mail is bad, and this will stop all unaddressed mail, including Government leaflets. Plus, some junk mail can contain some top promo deals, so when choosing if to do these, balance hassle against opportunity.

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Home & Interiors Art Deco Style

DecaDent Deco art Deco never goes out of fashion – and, according to a recent survey, it’s the nation’s favourite design style. We take a look at the history of this glamorous, good-looking movement.

The Roaring Twenties – think jazz, flappers, slick automobiles, the talkies and skyscrapers: it was all about glamour, drama and modernity.

Consumerism had arrived, and the timing was right for a new style.

Also known as Art Moderne, Jazz Moderne or simply Deco, Art Deco style was rooted in the world of pre-First World War leading French design, but only became widely recognised after the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. French designers were combining classical features and rare, luxury materials with exciting new influences such as contemporary art, the exotic Ballets Russes and a fascination with all things Egyptian, as well as the art and artefacts of Japan, Africa, native America, Mexico and the Page 22

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Early Art Deco furniture was exclusive and luxurious, made from costly materials such as hardwoods, lacquer, mother of pearl, shark skin, tortoiseshell and leather, and frequently featured extravagant veneering and inlaid decoration. However, as the style spread, designers employed the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for new buildings, with a fine example being the 102-storey Empire State Building, completed in 1931.

In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. The coffee table and the cocktail cabinet had recently been invented. Fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror.

To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even trompe l’oeil murals. This was the era of parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a

zebra skin or a boldly abstract rug. High-end soft furnishings were sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet desirable.

However, as the look filtered down, cotton, chenille and moquette gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or monochrome.

The arrival of electric light and the widespread use of electric fittings resulted in striking design and the use of groundbreaking materials such as aluminium, plywood, tubular steel, plastic or pressed glass; typical styles included pendant lights made from marbled glass and hung from chains, ziggurat, shell or fan-shaped wall lights, and column-based table lamps boasting Art Deco motifs.

Accessories and ornaments were key, from Clarice Cliff’s ceramics to Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and silver dressing table sets.

Over time Art Deco design became less sophisticated and more mass-produced and, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and suburban.

Though still ground-breaking, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders included rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs.

Brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers were added to furnishings, accessories and homeware – and thus a luxurious look originally available only to the few became an everyday style found in ordinary homes.

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Town Centre Talking When one shop door closes, several more open The demise of BHS has indeed been a “sorry affair”, the phrase billionaire Sir Philip Green used to describe the end of the business he once claimed would be his next big success story.

Its customers have lost a shop they loved, loyal staff have lost their jobs - 11,000 of them across the UK - and there is a gaping £571 million pension deficit.

In Cheltenham it has also meant that the anchor store of Regent Arcade now stands empty.

That has brought job losses close to home with dozens looking for work after the closure of a shop that had traded in Cheltenham for 31 years.

Those staff should not be out of work for long. In Cheltenham these days, when one door closes, several more open.

In Regent Arcade itself, September saw the longawaited opening of the new Topshop and, for the first time in the town, Topman.

The two stores cover two floors spanning 13,500 square feet at the High Street entrance to the centre opposite the popular H&M store.

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And following the recent arrival of HMV - a business that Sir Philip could perhaps have learned from if he wanted tips on how to reinvigorate a hard-up brand Regent Arcade is certainly not resting on its laurels.

Bedroom furniture specialist Sharps also opened in September and premium gift shop Yankee Candle is soon to follow.

For those who fear for the future of our high streets, the arrival of Sharps is perhaps the most significant.

They are a chain long associated with out-oftown retail parks, attracting customers to spacious stores with free parking.

But the company has a new strategy based around the benefits of attracting customers in town centres.

Sound familiar? Yes, on a larger scale that is exactly what is bringing John Lewis to Cheltenham.

After many years of opening giant out-of-town stores such as Cribbs Causeway, John Lewis now believes its new stores should be where most of the customers are in town and city centres.

With work set to start in earnest

soon on converting the former Beechwood shopping centre, they are still looking to open before the end of next year.

It is a £30 million investment that will bring 250 full and part-time jobs.

Don’t forget too that at the other end of High Street, the new Brewery Quarter development is continuing apace. The opening of the 104-bed Premier Inn will be followed by new names in both leisure and retail.

Going back to BHS then, it is no surprise that Regent Arcade is confident the unit will not be empty for long.

Whether one store takes over the entire space or whether with its basement area it is redesigned to attract more than one business, interest is inevitable.

Cheltenham town centre is changing and, despite the odd high-profile store closure, it is certainly changing for the better.

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The passage to adulthood doesn’t always come easy, and that’s certainly the case in these coming of age tales…

The Smell of Other People’s Houses – Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Much goes unsaid by the teenagers who live in a small Alaskan community in the 1970s. Ruth can’t talk to her grandmother about where her mother went, or the baby she’s carrying. Alyce can’t tell her dad of her dreams to go to dance school. And Dora can’t speak to the neighbours about how scared she is of her father. Plus there’s Hank, who just wants to keep his brothers safe. But as secrets come out into the open, and connections start revealing themselves, the teenagers may find their own solutions to their problems. A beautiful debut novel about friendship, love and family ties.

Amy Snow – Tracy Rees Found as a baby in the snow in Victorian England, Amy’s only friend is Aurelia, the girl who discovered her. Despised

by Aurelia’s parents, Amy is cast out when Aurelia dies.

But Aurelia has left a treasure hunt for Amy to follow across England, to discover Aurelia’s secret. Along the way, Amy may well discover she’s stronger and more worthy of love than she ever realised. This enjoyable, easy read won the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition last year.

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Orphans of the Carnival – Carol Birch Twenty one year old Julia is a sensation on the 19th century carnival stage. She’s a talented dancer and singer, but people flock to see her is because she’s covered from head to foot in thick, dark hair. Travelling the country with one freak show after another, Julia finds fame, but all she really wants is love and acceptance. In modern day London, Rose may not look particularly dissimilar to anyone else, but she sees the world in a different way. A poignant tale of how society so often struggles to accept those who stand out.

All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy First published in 1992, All the Pretty Horses follows John as he travels from Texas and into Mexico. En route he finds friendship and love, and discovers what it means to be an adult. The last in a long line of Texan ranchers, John manages to get work on a Mexican ranch, breaking in the wild horses. While there, he falls for the rancher’s daughter, Alejandra, but is unfairly imprisoned and barely survives.

It’s no surprise this won several awards and was made into a film.

Foxlowe – Eleanor Wasserberg The Foxlowe estate is supposed to be a utopia – a haven from the modern world. New people leave their names and troubles in the outside world. But Green isn’t like the others. She was born at Foxlowe and, together with the other ‘ungrowns’, Blue and Toby, Green can be punished for the smallest infraction. As the cult’s leader, Freya, tries to keep the ‘Bad’ out, the punishments become increasingly cruel. Blue and Toby want to escape, but Foxlowe is all Green has ever known, and her desperation to win Freya’s approval has devastating consequences. This is an unsettling, haunting read that leaves many unanswered questions, but is impossible to put down.

Nevernight – Jay Kristoff Set in a city built from the bones of a long-dead god, Nevernight follows the fortunes of 16-yearold Mia. Aided only by her ‘shadow cat’, Mia’s on a quest to become an assassin and wreak revenge on the people who betrayed her family. Think Kill Bill meets Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, with an extra helping of darkness, sex, violence and poetry added in for good measure.

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Lions Club of Cheltenham October Update When this article goes to print the Club will be in the middle of making the final arrangements for the Treorchy Male Choir concert at the Town Hall. Signs are that it will exceed all expectations. A full report will follow next month.

October is going to be a busy month for club members. Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th will see them manning the book stall in the Regents Arcade where they will sell hundreds of novels at £1 per book. There will also be a good display of children’s books.

On Saturday 8th there will be a plant sale at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, starting at 9.00am and running until the early afternoon. All the plants are of a very good quality and will be supplied by a local nursery.

The Club's holiday caravan at Burnham on Sea has once again been very busy with twentyone families enjoying a break, including visitors from Acorns Children’s Hospice, the Hopkins Trust and families recommended by Gloucestershire Carers. Plans are already under way for next year.

lunch included, and on Sunday 16th October the Club will enjoy its fiftysixth anniversary lunch at the Hatherley Manor Hotel.

The Club meets at the Victory Club on the second and fourth Monday of every month. For more information please contact Peter Weir on 07973 807159 or our president Ron White on 01242 675286.

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Exclusive Fall Fashion Event to raise funds for hospice An exclusive fashion event will be hitting the catwalk in Cheltenham early next month to help raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.

Consisting of an autumn afternoon wardrobe refresh session with cream tea and evening fashion show with Prosecco and canapés, the House of Fraser Cheltenham one day fashion event promises to offer guests insight into some of the season’s hottest fashion trends whilst helping to raise much needed funds for local hospice care.

The event on Thursday 6th October, sponsored by Thirlestaine Park, is advance ticket only and will be attended by top local fashion writer and personal stylist Kate Parker, who will be sharing her advice on how to design a capsule wardrobe drawing on some of the best trends for Autumn/Winter 2016.

The evening fashion show will be coupled with special access to the store for fashion show guests only, offering an evening of uninterrupted shopping alongside the chance to enjoy a makeover or enjoy a mini facial treatment.

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Clementina Fraser, Store Manager at House of Fraser, Cheltenham has organised the event to help raise much needed funds for Leckhampton Court Hospice. She said, “We are delighted to support our local hospice whilst being able to showcase our latest Autumn collections from a variety of leading brands. It promises to be a fun day for all styles of fashion followers or trendsetters."

Beth Davis, who works in the fundraising team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “We’re sure the tickets for this one off event are going to sell very quickly as it offers a wonderful opportunity to gain some inspiration from top fashion experts in the perfect surroundings of House of Fraser. We are so grateful to the store and our sponsors, Thirlestaine Park, for coming together to put on this exclusive event in support of our hospice. I have already got my ticket!”

Lois Blake, General Manager at event sponsors Thirlestaine Park said, “"We are delighted to be supporting our

local hospice through sponsoring this exclusive fashion event at House of Fraser. The hospice is a cause close to all our hearts here. Recently our residents and staff organised an event raising £450 for the hospice.

We are proud to be continuing to support their excellent care."

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Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Curry Serves 4

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A quick and easy vegetarian dish full of Indian flavour. If you don’t have all the spices just use 1-2 tbsp medium curry paste. Serve with boiled basmati rice or warmed naan breads, if liked.

Ingredients: • 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 1 aubergine, cubed • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground turmeric • 2 tsp ground coriander • 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the garlic, ginger and onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until light golden.

Stir in the aubergine and fry for a further 2 minutes.

Add all the spices to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet potatoes, the passata and 150ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened.

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

My mother, like most people of her generation, is not much given to public displays of emotion, and one of the very few occasions when she has ever admitted to breaking down in public was on 21st October 1966, when news of the Aberfan mudslide was broadcast.

Aberfan was egregious among disasters not just for the number of dead, 144, but for the proportion of children among the fatalities: 116 or half the children in the village. What made it appalling was that it was not a natural disaster at all.

It was man-made. It had been foretold. And the authorities had done nothing to prevent it.

Spoil from the Merthyr Vale Colliery had been piling up on the spongy sandstone hillside overlooking the village, near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, for more than 50 years. In 1963 the local council started warning the National Coal Board that the spoil-heaps were becoming unstable due to the many springs and even a stream underneath them.

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returning from assembly to their classrooms, those assurances proved hollow as 40,000 cubic metres of saturated shale tore down the hillside and smashed into the school. If the mudslide had struck 10 minutes earlier while the pupils were still in the assembly hall, which was undamaged, no-one need have died.

But the timing was only the first of the morning’s cruelties, for worse was to come as hundreds of frantic villagers rushed to the school in a vain attempt to dig the children out. People from neighbouring villages joined in, clotting the narrow roads and obstructing the trained rescue teams deployed to the disaster from local collieries. As a result, hardly any children were dug out alive, and bodies were still being recovered days later.

The national sense of shock and grief was profound. Here was a disaster that could have been avoided, but where every circumstance conspired to deepen the tragedy, and where the victims were mostly children. Even the Queen, a young mother herself at the time, was seen to shed tears on her visit eight days after the disaster.

And then the National Coal Board, instead of admitting responsibility, started a cover-up. There was national outrage when the head of the NCB, Lord Robens, told the inquest that area officials

knew nothing of the stream that spoil had been dumped on – even though it was marked on Ordnance Survey maps!

The NCB’s own counsel had to advise the inquest jury to disregard Lord Robens’s evidence. Later, the NCB aroused national ire again when it extorted a donation from the Aberfan Disaster Fund towards the cost of removing the remaining spoil-heaps.

One of the consequences of Aberfan was the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whose most important provision was to make employers solely responsible for ensuring the safety of their workforce. People might have forgotten what made the Act necessary; they might regard it as ridiculous bureaucracy, as yet more red tape. So whenever you hear anyone use the words “health and safety gone mad,” just remind them that a few minutes before they were buried alive those children, mostly aged 7-9, and the teachers who died with them, had been singing All Things Bright And Beautiful.

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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Battenburg Cake This cake looks really impressive but it’s easy to make – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan.

Ingredients:

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225g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 225g butter, softened 4 medium eggs, beaten 2tsp finely grated orange zest 1tbsp orange juice 1tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1tbsp hot water 4tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved 450g marzipan

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flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, smooth and creamy.

fold the orange rind and juice into one bowl and the blended cocoa powder into the other.

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lined 18cm square shallow cake tins and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are risen and just firm to the touch.

Cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Trim the edges from each cake then cut each cake

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5. Roll out half the marzipan on a surface dusted lightly

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Hobbies Could You Survive As A (Car Boot) Seller?

By Kate McLelland As you browse the stalls at a car boot sale, intent on bagging a bargain, have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the table?

sale a few weeks before the date you plan to sell there. Walk around and make a note of the spots where people tend to congregate.

should get you started. For security reasons it’s better to wear a bag across your body than to leave money in an open tin or box.

With early starts and lots of loading and unloading in unpredictable weather, you’ll need true grit to become a regular seller. Here are some tips and tricks of the trade to help you survive:

Get up with the lark Preparation is all-important, so pack your car or van the night before, being careful to ensure that the tables you’ll use aren’t trapped underneath your stock.

Allow plenty of time to get there so you can grab a good spot: that way you’ll be able to catch the early bird buyers before your rivals have opened their first box.

Don’t scare the customers A pushy sales pitch is a definite turn-off for buyers. While some customers want to talk, others will be reluctant to engage in conversation, so think twice before you start chatting.

Sort out your stock Make it easy for buyers to see what you have by sorting items into categories, creating clear signage and marking items individually.

No one wants to buy wrinkled clothing or dusty china, so it’s worth putting in a bit of effort to iron, rinse and polish your stuff before you put it out on the stall. Think about offering a box of items marked at £1 or 50p: people love rummaging for bargains and these boxes are a good way of attracting people to your stall.

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Be super-organised Make sure your collapsible table is big enough to take your stock. If necessary bring a plastic sheet so you can display more items at ground level. If you are selling clothing, consider buying a portable, sturdy clothes rail (but don’t forget to weight it down on a windy day).

Most buyers aren’t put off by a bit of rain, so if the weather turns nasty, cover up with clear plastic sheets so they can still see your items.

Always bring some change with you – a float of about £25

Everyone knows that a car boot sale is a place for haggling and you’ll sell more if you are willing to be flexible on price. Have a fallback price in mind and don’t take offence if someone makes an unacceptably low offer.

Keep your response polite and friendly and they may just return with a more acceptable bid.

Being a car boot stallholder isn’t guaranteed to make you rich, but at least you’ll meet some interesting characters, earn some spare cash and get out in the fresh air. There’s a lot of preparation and hard work, but you’ll also have plenty of fun … even if you’re still scraping the mud off your boots in midOctober.

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Chalk Talk It’s back to school this month.

I am sure I speak for the whole town in sending my best wishes to students and teachers from across Cheltenham who are back in the classroom. My thoughts are particularly with all those at Bournside who endured such a harrowing summer.

MPs have returned to Parliament too. As you’d expect, talk of Brexit looms large. I welcome the fact that several countries, from Australia to Israel, have signalled their intention to reach trade agreements with the UK. Those may take a little time, but it’s vital that we seize these opportunities.

A key issue, of course, is going to be the nature of our relationship with the EU itself, which accounts for over 40% of our trade.

It’s important that the EU negotiators recognise that a swift agreement is in the EU’s interests, just as it is in ours.

It should not be beyond the realms of possibility to reach

an arrangement which gives us access to the Single Market whilst restoring a measure of control to British borders.

We need to see the EU compromise on the principle of free movement and to allow for a system of emergency brakes.

For us in Cheltenham, Brexit Elsewhere, I was delighted to join presents challenges and Gloucestershire Constabulary opportunities. We’ll need to recently as they conducted a keep up the pressure so that series of dawn drugs raids past pledges, like the hardacross town. There’s been an won commitment to bring more uptick in dealing activity over the cash to Cheltenham’s schools, last six months. It seems that we aren’t forgotten amidst the have become a target for gangs political noise. But there’s also a from as far away as London. chance to push the Government I’ve raised my concerns with the to loosen the purse-strings on police, and I was pleased to see infrastructure projects. When their robust response. the Trust gives the green light People who come to I’ll be making the case for Cheltenham to peddle investment in Cheltenham’s hard drugs destroy lives. hospital (the emergency department is too cramped and This operation sent out a powerful message: dealers needs a re-fit). I also want the Government to support a next- should stay away from Cheltenham. If they do come generation Cyber Innovation here, they have got a decent Centre in Cheltenham, to bring chance of getting arrested. jobs, opportunity and better services to local people.

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What's On in Oct/Nov Walking Tours of Regency Cheltenham Saturdays throughout October, 11am, The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum

Walks lasting approximately 1.5 hours, led by qualified blue badge tourist guides. Explore Cheltenham, and get off the beaten track to discover some architectural delights.

To book your place please call 01242 237431 or visit info@ cheltenhamtrust.org.uk.

Gloucestershire Rural Community Council – Full of Life Saturday 1st October, 10am 2pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The aim of this event is to promote health and wellbeing for older people, carers and their families. A range of partners will also be at the event including, Active Gloucestershire, Carers Gloucestershire, Healthwatch, and many more. Soft drinks and lunch will be provided. Transport can also be arranged. For more information or if you would like to arrange transport please call Kevin Dower or Julie Pritchard on 01452 528491.

Churchdown Male Voice Choir Concert Saturday 1st October, 7.30pm St. Barnabus Church, Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LI Churchdown is thrilled to play host to Truro Male Voice Choir in a joint concert raising funds for the Alzheimer's Society. This is a great venue with an outstanding accoustic

for the choirs to show their best. The concert will include guest soloists.

Tickets £8, available from Colin Acton on 01452 714360, Jean Humby at Alzheimer Society on 01452 525222 or on entrance.

All out swim with Macmillian Cancer Support Sunday 2nd October, 9am 1pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham The ‘All out swim’ is a sponsored cold water swim which aims to raise funds for Macmillian Cancer Support. You will need to be 9 years or older to take part and under 18’s are only eligible to take part in the 1.5k distance. Cost: £25.00. For more information please visit www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200.

Wedding Inspiration Day Sunday 2nd October, 11am, Pittville Pump rooms, Cheltenham

Discover this spectacular wedding and civil partnership venue, dressed as it could be for your big day.

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Tewkesbury Mop Fair Friday 7th & Saturday 8th October, Opens 6.30pm every day, Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire's largest street fair is coming back to Tewkesbury with

lots of entertainment for the whole family. There will be a fun fair, fairground rides, traditional games, sideshows, stalls and much more!

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The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7th October - Sunday 16th October, Imperial Square, Cheltenham

The Cheltenham Literature is every book lover’s dream. Come and see some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers, listen to talks and join workshops.

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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Events Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT

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Wool Weekend Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD A celebration of wool through the ages to coincide with HRH Prince Charles’ nationwide Wool Week.

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...events cont'd The Devil’s Aquathlon & Devil’s 2k Swim Sunday 9th October, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham 9am - 12pm: The Devil’s Aquathlon

is a tough swimming and running challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 19 and above who enjoy a personal or team challenge.

1pm - 2pm: The Devil’s 2k swim is a swimming race for competitors aged 17 and older. The 2km-race will take place in the Lido’s 50m main pool.

To enter either race please visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

Dine with Wine Friday 14th October, 1.00pm, The Daffodil, Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham In aid of the St. Stephen's Roof Appeal. Cost: £20 per person for two courses (main and dessert) and a glass of red/white wine or orange juice. £6 from each lunch will go directly towards the St. Stephen’s Roof Appeal, set up to repair this beautiful Church. A splendid raffle will be held too. To book please contact Natalie Norman on 01242 573 508 or email natalienorman2014@gmail.com.

Joint Concert for Charity Saturday 15th October, Doors open at 7.00pm, concert starts at 7.30pm, St. Andrew’s Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham Local Choir Blue Moon Harmony with Cotswold Male Voice Choir, present a joint concert at St. Andrew’s Church. Tickets: £8.

The concert is in aid of “The Butterfly Garden charity”.

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Record & CD Fair Saturday 22nd October, 10.00am, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Over 40 stalls selling all things music from CD’s and records to music memorabilia. Admission: £1.00.

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice – Starlight Hike Saturday 22nd October, 8pm, St. Edwards Prep School, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is asking people from right across the country to get behind this special event to remember loved ones. The starlight hike takes hundreds of walkers on a 10km walk around Cheltenham, raising much needed funds to continue providing specialist hospice and end of life care for local families. The event has become a regular speactacle, with hundreds of walkers sporting neon colours and flashing lights taking to the streets of Cheltenham, creating a real party atmosphere. For more information, please visit www. sueryder.org/LeckhamptonSLH, email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org or call 01242 246285.

Tea Dance Monday 24th October, 2.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A week of ghostly events to celebrating Halloween. Make sure you don’t miss the Spooky Spectacular on Sunday 30th October!

Forever Jackson Wednesday 26th October, 7.45pm, The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ

Britain’s No1 UK Michael Jackson production 'Forever Jackson' is coming to Cheltenham this month with its brand-new tour for 2016 'Legacy of a Legend'. Star of the show, Robin Parsons, has had the honour of performing before Michael Jackson in Los Angeles and impresses with 100 percent live, pitch-perfect vocals and a breathtaking perfomance. For tickets call 01242 572573 or visit the Everyman's website – www.everymantheatre.org.uk.

Cheltenham Ghost Walks Spooks & Spectres Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October, 7.30pm,

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Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show Saturday 29th October, 10am 5pm & Sunday 30th October, 10am - 4pm, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham

Visit the Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show and be fascinated by the range of natural stone products from around the world. There will also be a great selection of beads, findings and jewellery making equipment. You’ll never see such a comprehensive selection of stones and products in one place.

Admission prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £2.00, Children (8-16) £1.00 and under 8’s are free.

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Linc Lunch Club Friday 4th November, Monty's Meet, eat, socialise and enjoy! £15 each for a 2-course lunch. For more information call 0300 4224422, visit www.lincfund.org or email linc@glos.nhs.uk.

Last Night of the Proms Sunday 6th November, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ Enjoy a fantastic evening of music with a selection of prom classics. The Last Night of the Proms has become an established feature in the Everyman Theatre’s programme. This year’s concert features the Glevum Symphony Orchestra joined by finalists from the local Rotary Young Musician competition. Proceeds will go to Rotary supported causes, including the Colbat Unit Appeal. For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk.

Winter Bazaar Saturday 12th November, 9.30am - 3.00pm, St Katerine's Hall, Ledbury In aid of Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust.

Come and purchase crafts and gifts, draw for an excellent Luxury Christmas Hamper, Canal Trust Display and Sales Stand, Homemade Cakes and Refreshments. Offers to help or to request a stand please contact Pat Skeet: 01432 850788.

Tea Dance Monday 14th November, Cheltenham Town Hall Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and tea and biscuits in the beautiful surroundings of the main hall.

Admission: £5.00, Carers free.

Howlers at the Hall Wednesday 16th November, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The ultimate comedy club night showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12.00, students £9.00. For more information please visit www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk Cheltenham Choral Society Concert Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Cheltenham Choral Society performs “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, joined by soloists and orchestra, and conducted by Ian Higginson. Tickets £15.00, under 13's £5.00. For tickets call 0844 576 2210 or visit Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.

Cheltenham Nearly New Sale of Children and Babygoods Sunday 20th Nov, 10.30am 12 Noon, The Reddings and District Community Centre,

North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL516RF Toys, clothes, prams, bikes and more for sale! For more information or to download a table booking form visit: www.cheltenhamnearlynewsale. co.uk or email cheltnearlynewsale @gmail.com.

Cheltenham Bach Choir Sunday 20th November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Mozart Requiem and Handel Dixit Dominus. Come and enjoy listening to four fantastic soloists, the Regency Sinfonia and the choir, under music director David Crown.

Tickets: £8.00 - £20.00, call the Box Office on 0844 576 2210 or visit Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk.

Linc Christmas Sparkle Wednesday 23rd November, 12pm - 4pm, Hotel du Vin, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AQ Glass of fizz and canapes; Christmas stalls and demonstrations. Tickets: £15.

For further information visit www.lincfund.org, call 0300 422 4422 or email linc@glos.nhs.uk.

Jack and the Beanstalk Friday 25th November - Sunday 8th January 2017, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ

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...events cont'd what will be the Everyman's most gigantic pantomime yet. Don't miss Jack's adventures in Cloud Cuckoo Land, packed with laughs, slapstick, a giant and even a comedy cow.

Written and directed by Phil Clark.

For tickets please call 01242 572573 or visit www. everymantheatre.org.uk.

Charity Vintage Craftapreneur Fair Sunday 27th November, 9.00am - 6.00pm, St. Luke’s Church Hall, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP Cakes, Crafts and Creations!

Pre-Christmas Fair with the aim of bringing together professional and budding craftapreneurs of all ages.

Please enquire on 07533 581662 if you would like to run your own stall or obtain further information about this event. All proceeds will be donated to NSPCC and Age UK. Christmas Shopping Fair Sunday 27th November, 10.00am - 4.00pm, The Cheltenham College, Bath Road,

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Cheltenham, GL53 7LD In support of Sue Ryder and The Cheltenham College Charitable Trust; sponsored by Savills.

Exhibitors include Armadillo Jewellery, Bodega Womenswear, Love From Kate, Boho Betty, Candle Mademoiselle, Goffs Brewery and many others. The Fayre offers the perfect opportunity to purchase some special Christmas gifts and to get into the festive spirit.

Admission is £5.00, children under 16 go free. Tickets are available in advance or on the day. Call 01242 265694 by the 23rd November to book and receive a complimentary glass of fizz on the day!

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES 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

LOCAL MARKETS Cheltenham’s Farmers’ Market Every second and last Friday of each month, 9am - 2pm Pedestrianised area of the Promenade outside Cavendish House A great opportunity to sample and buy locally grown and made produce from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

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PROGRAMME of EVENTS for 2016 Saturday 12 March WINE TASTING EVENING with Cindy Marie MD Lovewinefood - Details from Fay Friday 18 March FLAG DAY (Help please) Saturday 23 April BRIDGE EVENT - Details Margaret Beverley (Box Administrator) - 01242 510 193 Saturday 4 June FLOWER FESTIVAL St Andrews Church Montpellier A concert by the Churchdown Male voice choir in the evening Sunday 5 June SERVICE at St Andrews Saturday 11 June FLAG DAY Tewkesbury (Help please)

Wednesday 22 June OPEN GARDENS at Whitcombe House Overbury GL20 7HZ July (Date TBC) CMES OPEN DAY Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 October COLLECTION AND SOUVENIRS at Prescott Hill Climb, Autumn Classics Meet Friday 7 October QUIZ NIGHT AND FISH AND CHIPS SUPPER at St Lukes Parish Church Hall Wednesday 2 November AGM AND INTEREST EVENING at the Civil Services Social Club, Tewkesbury Road. Plenty of Parking Saturday 10 December NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS CAROLS Starting at GWR Toddington Join us for a wonderful start to Christmas - Call Fay

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COUNCILLORS CORNER Tourism is a vital part of our local economy. Cheltenham’s town centre businesses recently voted to create a Business Improvement District (BID) which means that businesses will be able to lead the way on important projects that will make a real difference to the town.

Cheltenham’s green spaces make a significant contribution to what

makes the town such an attractive place for visitors and residents alike. Sadly, a small number of people do not respect our open spaces such as Pittville Park, Beeches Field and Grange Field.

There is currently a consultation going on about Public Space Protection Orders.

Another aspect of making the town more welcoming is disabled toilets. I was privileged to visit the St Vincent & St George Association Phoenix Centre in

Winchcombe Street recently to hear two wheelchair users describe the grim reality of trying to use public transport and disabled toilets. We can and must do better, however, I can report a small success; I did manage to get two dropped kerbs installed so that a wheelchair user can reach the bus stop and get into town. But it is only by meeting and listening to local residents that councillors can discover what is needed. Our monthly outreach sessions with our PCSO Sue Greenwood at The Snug in Church Piece are therefore really useful. I have learnt a lot about what goes on in Charlton Kings over the last 5 months!

- Cllr Paul McCloskey Charlton Kings

Helena, Sue and I outside The Snug

Gloucestershire Hospice raises £8,000 at Autumn Fayre Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice’s Autumn Fayre held on Saturday 10th September raised £8,000 for the charity – enough to cover the cost of running its entire services for a day.

Despite the wet weather conditions, local people and families donned their wellies and waterproofs to take to the grounds of the hospice’s Grade II* listed Cotswold manor house for a day of fun, food and traditional fayre, all officially opened by the Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Chris Ryder.

Fayre goers were treated to live entertainment, bouncy castle, Cheltenham Town FC Hot Shot, an exotic pets display and a visit from Princess Elsa.

Local stalls also offered a beautiful range of gifts from stunning handmade jewellery, vintage clothing, jams and chutneys, children’s toys, bric-a-brac, second hand books right through to stalls offering more traditional

activities including bottle tombola and a grand charity raffle.

No country fayre would be complete without Morris Dancers, and the Gloucestershire Morris Dancers were joined by Morris teams from Durham and North Yorkshire in a special performance to close the fayre following their earlier performances throughout Cheltenham where they collected over £700 to add to the hospice’s fundraising total.

Taste buds were spoilt for choice too with BBQ with bangers and burgers supplied by Creed Food Service and tea, coffee and cake from Leckhampton Woman’s Institute.

Elise Hoadley, Director of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice said, “I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this event.

We received help from so many people including our fabulous volunteers from the hospice, corporate volunteers who helped get everything in place and

friends and volunteers from local groups too. We couldn’t have put on the event without this support.”

“I would also like to thank Bristol Street Ford for their sponsorship and for joining us on the day with their events team.”

“Despite the wet weather it was great to see local families enjoying time together in our hospice grounds helping raise much needed funds for our charity.”

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is a charity and provides the only inpatient care unit in Gloucestershire giving specialist hospice care to people aged 18 and over living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease alongside its Day Hospice programme and Hospice at Home team.

It also offers family and bereavement support, rehabilitation, complementary therapies, spiritual care and befriending.

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

What Benefits And Concessions Are You Entitled To In Later Life? element, Savings Credit, is for people who have saved a small amount towards their retirement.

As you grow older, you become entitled to certain age-related public benefits and concessions that can help with day-to-day living. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions that might be available?

Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they are eligible to claim it, so it’s worth checking whether you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension.

Additionally, there may be local authority concessions available in the area where you live - for adult education or fitness classes, for example. Here are some of the benefits that you might be missing out on, plus a brief guide as to the current eligibility criteria.

Pension credit There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second Page 50

Single people and couples could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income.

AttendAnce AllowAnce Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible for this benefit, and it’s often the case that a careprovider is a spouse or family member.

There are two different rates available, depending on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10 per week.

• Higher rate: £82.30 per week.

People who claim the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, and the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night. cArer’s AllowAnce If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance at a weekly rate of £62.10. If you’re eligible, you will also automatically receive National Insurance credits.

It’s worth noting that Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for

receive, so you should factor in the possibility that these may reduce or be taken away. winter fuel AllowAnce You can receive between £100 and £300 from the government to help with your winter heating bills. To qualify for the winter payment this year, you need to have been born before 5th May 1953. Once you’ve claimed, you should receive the payment automatically between November and December in future years. cold weAther PAyment If you’re in receipt of pension credit, you could also be eligible for a cold weather payment if the average temperature where you live falls, or is expected to fall, to 0°C. This must be for seven consecutive days between 1st November and 31st March, and the payment is £25 for each such period.

AnnuAl flu VAccinAtions The annual flu vaccination is free for anyone over the age of 65 years old. It is available in pharmacies as well as from your GP, and is usually provided between September and February each year. tV licence You can apply for a free TV licence if you are aged 75 and over. The government also offers concessions to older people in residential care, and the cost for a licence in these circumstances is £7.50.

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Public trAnsPort free bus pass There are various concessions available for older people using public transport. Both men and women are entitled to a bus pass at the female state pension age, giving free offpeak travel on local buses. london 60+ oyster card People over the age of 60 living in London, can apply for the 60+ London Oyster photo card, and enjoy free travel on London buses, tubes, and a range of other types of local transport. senior railcard and coachcard The senior railcard allows people aged 60 and over to save money on rail fares in the UK. There is a one-off cost to buy the card, and it is available online. The senior coachcard currently costs £10 plus £2 p&p, and will save you a third

off standard fares in the UK if you are over 60.

PrescriPtions Those aged over 60 are also entitled to free prescriptions and NHS sight tests. You will need to complete the back of your prescription and let the pharmacist know that you’re eligible – you may also need to provide proof of age in this respect. locAl Authority fAcilities Some local authorities provide free or discounted access for older people to their leisure and educational facilities.

You may find that your local sports and leisure centre offers concessions to people over state pension age, for fitness classes and swim sessions.

Additionally, some colleges provide discounts on daytime

and evening classes for retired people of state pension age and older.

The government website (www. gov.uk) is a good resource for finding out more about these benefits, and you may be able to make a claim for them online. https://www.gov.uk/pensioncredit https://www.gov.uk/attendanceallowance https://www.gov.uk/carersallowance https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment/overview https://www.gov.uk/coldweather-payment https://www.gov.uk/freediscount-tv-licence https://www.gov.uk/apply-forelderly-person-bus-pass http://www.nationalexpress. com/offers/coachcards/seniorcoachcard.aspx

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