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September 2019

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Moving News LOCAL HISTORY

Queen Elizabeth I slept here!

MUSIC

Interview with ‘Ferris & Sylvester’

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Town Centre Talking Step inside to discover the real Cheltenham How many times have you walked past a building in Cheltenham and wondered what really goes on inside?

Whether it is somewhere like Cheltenham Masonic Hall or buildings that have had many uses over the years like Normandy House, it would be fascinating to understand more about them.

Then what about the buildings that do open their doors but have areas that are always out-of-bounds. Places like Cheltenham Playhouse – did you know there was a swimming bath under the auditorium? – and the historic Cheltenham College.

They are among 27 buildings that will be welcoming visitors as part of this year’s Cheltenham Heritage Open Days, which is organised by the Cheltenham Civic Society and supported by Cheltenham BID. You can drop into the buildings at prearranged times or go on guided walks and attend talks throughout the event, which runs from 13th to 22nd September.

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There are plenty of new opportunities this year, for example, the addition of Cheltenham Racecourse. If you have ever fancied seeing inside the Weighing Room or the Royal Box, this is the trip for you.

The Queens Hotel and Lloyds Bank are also taking part for the first time. You may well have been inside both before, but do you know the full story of their history?

You have probably never met the founder of Cheltenham, Captain Skillicorne. He will be leading one of the free walking tours.

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Onions, History and Cake After a generally good summer and a couple of heatwaves, the arrival of September means it’s downhill all the way with the temperature now.

Whilst the 23rd of September marks the first day of Autumn, the fun isn’t over yet, so let's make the most of those last few mild days...

Mid-month is Gloucestershire's largest free-to-enter one-day festival, the Newent Onion Fayre (14th Sept). While not everyone might feel brave enough to enter the Onion Eating Competition (I recommend watching it though!), there will be many other things to keep young and old entertained.

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The 13th to the 22nd of September heralds the return of England’s largest festival of history and culture. Heritage Open Days gives visitors

a chance to discover hidden places and try out new experiences – all for free.

Visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk to learn more and to find events near you.

There's also good news for all lovers of cake and sweet treats: the World's Biggest Coffee Morning is back on the 27th. This annual event raises vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. To find a coffee morning near you or to get information on how to host your own, head to coffee.macmillan. org.uk. They have some great recipes on the website too.

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MUSIC

Interview with Ferris and Sylvester – By Jay Joseph Jones –

it’s clear you are passionate about the

Recently Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester, who

Ferris: Quite early on, I was about thirteen/

make up the band ‘Ferris and Sylvester’, an

fourteen when I began gigging. I didn’t really

energetic duo with a love craze for all things

think about it at the time though. We were

music, sat down with me to talk about their

both lucky in the sense that both our families

approach to songwriting, how they came to

were into music.

be and to respond to a dreamt-up scenario.

Sylvester: Yeah, especially our dads. My dad

How would you describe Ferris and Sylvester to someone who has never heard your music before?

Ferris: It’s music you can cry to; music you can scream and dance

was a guitar player, and when you are younger, playing the guitar is just the coolest thing going.

So that’s why I ended up learning it. They both had giant vinyl record collections as well.

Ferris: They had loads of different

to. It’s folk, blues and rock 'n' roll.

records, from Queen to Gypsy Jazz.

Sylvester: As songwriters, it’s difficult

Sylvester: My dad used to have all his records

to describe that. I guess it’s because we don’t want to get bound by genre.

D'Angelo is a good influence though.

Ferris: It's music you can dance to in the morning.

Looking at some of your live performances, 6

music, but when did that start for you both?

in alphabetical order… that wasn’t the case when I got into listening to them though.

Did he care about that at all?

Sylvester: [Laughing] Luckily, it was around the time that he needed to burn the albums to iPod, so he wasn’t too angry about it.

You both mentioned that you listened

behind me by using my heel. We could have

to a lot of music, what influences your

gone down the route of a backing track – lots

songwriting?

of artists do and that’s cool, but it wasn’t for

Ferris: I was mainly into folk when I met Archie and he was really into rock and blues, so I learnt a lot from him. I think Jonny Cash and Simon and Garfunkel are influences; they are awesome classic songwriters.

Sylvester: Yeah, I would agree. We try not to set limits on our music though. At one point, we spent a week just writing new

us. We decided "what you see is what you get."

For this tour though, we booked a drummer.

Is that so you don’t feel so anchored to the stage when you are performing?

Sylvester: It just gives me more freedom on stage and will allow us to do more.

On the topic of your tour, how do you guys

material and all the songs were different.

prepare? Have you got any secret rituals?

This year you’ve been on BBC Music’s

Ferris: [laughing] We’ve been releasing a lot, and

Introducing Session and their Glastonbury stage… What were those experiences like and what have you taken away from it?

there’s been a lot of new songwriting taking place. It’s important because we play favourites but also introduce new elements and songs throughout the tour. It’s our biggest tour so far

Sylvester: The support of someone as big as

though, so: Staying calm, staying healthy and

the BBC has just been amazing and we were

sleeping. Also, Wagamama’s is a favourite!

extremely grateful that they like our music

Sylvester: Wagamama’s is our home away from

and are willing to support us. The Maida Vale Studio session made me so nervous. We were putting a band together and had six hours to get it done. There was no time to think about it, you've just got to be there in the moment.

You are there, doing your thing.

Ferris: Yeah, you don’t really think about

home on tour. We don’t mind if we don’t get a great breakfast or lunch, but we like to get everyone together who is on the road with us for a good evening meal, ready for the live show.

Talking of live shows, looking to the future, what would you dream gig be?

it until afterwards. Only once you sit back

Ferris: [thinking for a moment] I’ve got it! Dream

you realise what just happened. The level

show would be the Newport Folk Festival in the

of support from the BBC has been amazing,

States where, along with the other duo acts,

it certainly increased our confidence.

we would all play a set together with Archie

About your studio and stage sessions:

rounding it out with an epic guitar solo.

Despite the fact that you are a duo, you manage to create a really full sound on stage, how do you do this?

Sylvester: [laughing] Yeah, I doubt it would happen though. I mean as a West Country lad, playing at Glastonbury this year was a dream.

I would love to play the main stage though –

Sylvester: Bands are expensive [everyone bursts

that would be a "we’ve arrived" moment.

into laughter], so we came to the conclusion

If you could sit down for an evening in private

that we had to figure out a way to make it work without additional band members. That’s

with any artist, band or group whether

what led us to come up with this crazy way of

dead or alive, who would it be and why?

performing. Issy plays base, we both sing,

Ferris: These are some great questions!

I play the guitar and then I use a kick drum

Mine would have to be Freddie Mercury.

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I think he could teach me a lot about confidence and individuality.

Sylvester: Jimmy Hendricks, no question.

Ferris: We could create a super group!

Finally, how does Ferris and Sylvester measure success?

Ferris: I suppose you must look at how much money you make, what your following is and

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so on... they are valid points. I think at the end of the day though, we are an independent band that is growing organically. For example, we sold out our limited vinyl run, and it was great to see that people supported us in that way and wanted the record. That’s important to us, records, something you can touch.

Selling out our first tour was huge, as well as hearing people sing our lyrics back at us.

These things are really important to us!

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Newent is getting ready for the biggest event in the local calendar, 'The Newent Onion Fayre', which will take place on Saturday 14th September, starting at 10am. Visitors can look forward to the usual fantastic mix of live music (on three stages), street entertainers, dancing, fairground rides, exhibitions, food, drink, competitions, market stalls and more.

There will be something for everyone, including your canine friends who can take part in the Dog Show.

The Onion Fayre would not be the same without the popular Onion Show held at the Memorial Hall.

Adults and children will be able to submit their homegrown onions, blanch leeks, pot leeks, chives, garlic and more in various classes with the chance to win cash prizes and trophies.

At the heart of the festival is the world-famous Onion Eating Competition, which attracts competitors from far and wide. Entrants will compete over who can consume a peeled raw onion in the fastest time possible.

Speaking of all things onion - keep your eyes peeled (pun intended!) for the wonderful shop window displays when you walk around the town centre as many of the retailers dress their windows with an onion related theme as part of the annual Shop Window Competition. This makes for some truly charming and creative displays.

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Moving news

A short story written by local writer Geraldine Faulkner Henry and Annie’s eldest daughter, Emma, had some news for them.

“Jack has been offered a job near Chipping Campden,” Emma said excitedly.

“It’s a managerial position and we’re really excited about it.”

“That’s wonderful, love,” said Annie.

“But that’s on the other side of Gloucestershire. Isn’t that going to be a bit far for Jack to commute every day.”

Emma suddenly looked uncomfortable.

“We’re thinking of moving,” she blurted out. “We’ve already looked into schools for the girls.”

Henry awoke from the trance he had fallen into upon hearing Emma was thinking of moving.

“But that means we won’t see you so often,” he said.

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“Well, Jack and I have a suggestion to put to you,” replied Emma. “Why don’t you move to Chipping Campden as well? That way you get to see us as often as you like.”

Annie looked at Henry to see his reaction. She knew he hated change.

“Your dad and I have lived in the Forest of Dean for nearly 30 years,” Annie told her daughter gently. “All our friends are here. It would be a huge upheaval.”

They talked about it a little bit more before Emma had to collect the children from school and no sooner had the door closed behind their daughter than Henry exploded.

“Move! Why should we move just because Jack has a new job?” he thundered.

It took two cups of tea and one of Annie’s home-made scones to calm him down.

The next day, after Henry had had time to sleep on it, he said he was going onto the computer. “I thought I’d have a look at houses in Chipping Campden,” he told Annie.

An hour later, he said: “There are some nice properties, but we’ll need to have this place valued first.”

A few days later, two estate agents came to evaluate their home.

“Nice place although it will need a bit of updating,” said a young man in a shiny suit. Henry took an instant dislike to him.

The second estate agent sucked his teeth like a car mechanic. “The master bedroom doesn’t have an ensuite bathroom and most people don’t want so much land.”

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‘Time for me to make a phone call,’ thought Annie watching her husband from the living room window.

That evening she sat Henry down. “I’ve spoken to Emma and Jack and suggested that if we ‘help’ them financially with the purchase of a house, they could afford to buy one with an extra bedroom. That way we can visit them regularly and not have to worry anymore about moving.”

At first, Henry was reluctant to admit it was a good idea. But after thinking about it all evening, he grudgingly told Annie as they went to bed that night: “I’ve always wanted to explore that part of the county.

I hear Batsford Arboretum has a nice garden centre.”

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3. Which TV show featured a character called Salem Saberhagen, who was once a warlock, but was sentenced to spend 100 years as a cat as punishment for trying to take over the world?

4. Featuring a dog listening to a gramophone, what was the name of the painting by Francis Barraud that was abbreviated to give the name of the entertainment retail company HMV? 5. What colour of eyes do Siamese cats have?

6. Born in 1979, which chart-topping singer took her stage name from the character played by Steve Buscemi in Reservoir Dogs?

7. Under what pen name did Theodor Seuss Geisel write the children’s novel The Cat In The Hat? 8. First appearing in a comic strip in 1929, which character went on a series of adventures with his fox terrier dog called Snowy?

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Dig over and examine the area – ideally, you want a light, free-draining loam that does not become too dry in summer, or waterlogged or compacted in winter. Add horticultural sand and some bulky organic matter to heavy soil to improve drainage, and dig plenty of well-rotted organic matter into light soil for better moisture retention.

Using grass seed is cheaper than buying turf, plus you can choose a suitable grass mixture and the lawn can be shaped without having to cut pieces of turf.

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Remove all weeds (including roots), old grass and debris. Perennial weeds should be dug out or killed off with weedkiller – those containing glyphosate allow grass seed to be sown straight away.

Rake the soil repeatedly to achieve a level surface free from large stones, plant remains or other debris. Gauge the level by eye or use a system of pegs and a spirit level if necessary.

Spread some granular general fertilizer evenly over the prepared area. Firm by

treading it over evenly in flat-soled shoes or boots, paying particular attention to the edges – this prevents subsidence later.

Lawn seed germinates best in warm, moist conditions so avoid hot, dry weather and wait until just before rain is forecast.

Using pack directions, weigh out the quantity of grass seed needed for one square metre. Mark the corners of a one-metre square plot and distribute the seed evenly over it – this shows you how correctly sown seed should look, thus acting as a guide for sowing the remainder.

Sowing too thinly encourages weeds; sowing too thickly means poor-quality seedlings that are less likely to thrive.

For most gardens hand sowing is perfect; for larger lawns borrowing or hiring a

machine may be worthwhile. Sow the entire area with the lawn seed and lightly rake over a thin layer of soil to partially incorporate the seed into the soil.

Water regularly with a fine sprinkler or watering can. Use twigs or cane with taut cotton tied between them, or netting stretched taut, to deter birds.

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The Club's next fundraising event will be a plant sale at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road on Saturday 5th of October, starting at 9am.

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Between the 7th and 13th of October (9.30am 5.30pm), the Club will be back at the Regent Arcade for another second-hand book sale.

It will be a great opportunity to pick up some novels and children’s books ready for those long winter evenings when there is nothing on TV, so make sure you go along.

On Saturday 16th November, the Club will welcome their friends from the Treorchy Male Choir back to the Town Hall for an evening of outstanding Welsh choral singing. The proceeds from the concert will be shared between Acorns Children’s Hospice, Worcester, and the running costs of the Club's Holiday Caravan at Burnhamon-Sea. Tickets are available from the Town Hall (Box Office: 0844 576 2210).

It is not all work at Cheltenham Lions Club though - upcoming social events include a steam railway trip to Broadway and a cider sampling session at Dunkertons Cider.

In a previous issue of this magazine, the Club mentioned that the Acorns Hospice at Walsall would be closing this month due to lack of funds. Luckily, thanks to generous donations, it will now remain open until at least March; a large fundraising campaign is underway.

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Local History

Queen Elizabeth I slept here!

Many readers will be aware that in early summer archaeological excavations took place in the grounds of Sudeley Castle.

The main reason? In 1592 Queen Elizabeth I visited Sudeley to celebrate the anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The dig focused on a mound outside the gardens, thought to be the site of a banqueting hall, built for the festivities.

At present we still await the archaeologists' report but if we turn to the archives we can go a long way to discovering what happened during her three-day stay.

Every summer Queen Elizabeth made 'progresses' around the southern part of Britain visiting the houses of her noblemen. Her noblemen regarded a visit as both an honour and a challenge, for she never travelled alone. She had a vast revenue of personal servants plus porters, coachmen and grooms with musicians for entertainment. Members of her Privy Council also travelled with her, usually about ten 26

noblemen with their retinues, to advise on political matters because the work of governing the country had to go on.

Queen Elizabeth and her entourage entered the county at Down Ampney where she was welcomed by Giles Bridges, Lord Chandos, the owner of Sudeley Castle who was the county's Lord Lieutenant. Four nights were spent in Cirencester before travelling on to Sudeley, arriving on Saturday 9 September.

She was greeted by an old shepherd who regaled her with a long speech bemoaning the impoverished state of the countryside, “These hills are for nothing but cottages and nothing we can present to your majesty but shepherds, but you fill our hearts with joy and our eyes with wonder.” He concluded, “This lock of wool, Cotswold's best fruit, is a poor gift, but whiteness symbolises virginity's colour.” This must have been the original 'humble' address!

Shepherds and virginity seemed to become

The mound under investigation in June

themes for the visit. The next day the queen was presented with a long play recounting the Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne.

Apollo pulled the sun across the sky and Daphne was the daughter of a river god.

Apollo fell in love with Daphne but Daphne hated him. In the myth Daphne escaped by being transformed into a laurel tree. At the end of the very long presentation at Sudeley, Daphne appealed to Queen Elizabeth, “whither should Chastity fly but to the Queen of Chastity?” The queen, of course, never married.

The following day there was to be a presentation by local shepherds with the highpoint being the crowning of two of them as king and queen, but as the archive tersely records, “the weather was so unfit.” It was cancelled and the shepherds lost a final chance to impress. Lord Chandos, however, did his best to impress with plenty of food and drink and possibly having a banqueting hall built in the queen's honour. If so, it was probably similar to those which still survive at Campden House.

Despite all the pageantry and amusement, the work of the government had to go on. The Privy Council issued an order to prevent the overcrowding of London’s prisoners by debtors for fear of spreading the plague. Elizabeth knighted five local

Queen Elizabeth's visit is commemorated by this stained glass window in the castle (By kind permission of Sudeley Castle)

gentlemen including Sir John Higford from nearby Dixton. The visit itself was Lord Chandos' reward for raising a local militia to fight any invading Spanish army in 1588. This was a great honour but, in common with many hosts, the visit must have cost him the equivalent of a six-figure sum in today's money.

After three days at Sudeley, the Queen set off back to London by way of Oxfordshire, leaving the Sudeley household to recover and the visit to leave evidence to await discovery by 21st-century archaeologists.

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Your local EVENTS GUIDE ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An ambitious exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices and delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk

CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS Tuesdays & Wednesday throughout Sept, 3pm, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe For group bookings only.

Indulge in a rare opportunity to meet some of Sudeley's most fascinating female historical figures over a cream tea. £25pp (includes admission, cream tea & talk).

Must be booked in advance.

DANCE CLASS Starting 3 Sep,7.30pm, St. Mark's CofE Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU Weekly Argentine Tango classes for beginners.

Have fun, keep fit and meet new friends, no partner needed, £6 per class. Janet: 07941218535. www.tangocheltenham.dance OUTDOOR CINEMA 8.15 - 10.15pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham.

6 Sept: Pretty Woman (15); 7 Sept: The Goonies (12A).

Adults: £13.50, Child: £11.50, Premium Deckchair: £18.50.

BRITISH & MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 7 & 8 Sept, First car on the track 8.30am both days, Prescott Speed Hill Climb 28

Watch the fastest hillclimb cars in the country. Children aged 14 & under go free with a paying adult. www.prescott-hillclimb.com AUTUMN FAYRE 7 Sept, 11am - 4pm, Leckhampton Court, Church Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 0QJ Food & drink (incl. BBQ & bar), live music, family activities (incl. bouncy castle & face-painting), Dog Show, raffle & more. In aid of Sue Ryder. Tickets available at the gate: Adults £2.50, children under 12 free.

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CLASSIC VEHICLE DAY 8 Sept, Toddington Railway Station. Normal train fares apply. Visitors wishing to visit the classic car display only without travelling on the railway, pay £3 (accompanied children under 12 can enter for free). www.gwsr.com HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDENS 8 Sept, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court, GL2 8DP 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding a magnificent Grade 1 house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Refreshments available. Open for charity.

CHELTENHAM WELLBEING FESTIVAL 9 - 15 Sept, various venues across Cheltenham Fitness classes, health and wellness services, talks from leading experts, workshops & more. www.cheltenham wellbeingfestival.com

JUNIOR TRIATHLON 14 Sept, 7am - 12pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham. For anyone aged 9-1 with a good level of fitness. Cost: £27. For more information and tickets: www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk

BROCKHAMPTON QUILTERS EXHIBITION 14 & 15 Sept, 10am 4.30pm, Rhodes Memorial Hall, Brockhampton, GL54 5XH Displays of quilts, demonstrations, traders and quality items for sale. Charity quilt raffle.

Homemade lunches, cakes & drinks available.Parking & disabled access. Admission: £2.

SAM LEE IN CONCERT 14 Sept, Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start, Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, GL54 5AQ Mercury prize-nominated folk singer and music specialist Sam Lee will be performing his new album ‘Old Wow’. Tickets: £20.

CHELTENHAM TRIATHLON 15 Sept, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham. A fun event with new distances; open to all abilities of competitors, over the age of 17 who enjoy a personal or team challenge. www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk GUIDED HERITAGE OPEN DAYS TOUR 20 - 22 Sept, 2pm, Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU. Learn about the history of the lido (incl. a tour of the Plant Room, which is not normally open to the public).

Free tour; normal admission if you wish to use the facilities.

Booking in advance preferable: Email seasontickets@ sandfordparkslido.org.uk.

MURDER MYSTERY FISH & CHIP SPECIAL 21 Sept, Train departs at 6.30pm from Toddington Station. Steam train ride with murder mystery & large fish and chips meal. Not recommended for young children. For tickets (£30) visit www.gwsr.com.

MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW 28 & 29 Sept, Three Counties Showground. RHS Flower Show, Gin Show, Vintage Village, Old Tyme Fairground Giant Vegetables Championship & more. Under 16s go free. www.malvernautumn.co.uk CHARITY BALL 28 Sept, 6.45pm - 12.30am, Hilton Puckrup Hall, Puckrup Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL In aid of Cardiomyopathy UK. Welcome drink, magic, 3-course meal, live music, photobooth, raffle, live auction, silent auction. Tables of 10 available. Tickets: £40 from Becky on 07891 438323 or fundraise4kmg@gmail.com.

CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON & COMMUNITY MILE EVENT. 29 Sept, 9am, Cheltenham Racecourse www.cheltenhamhalf.co.uk CLASSIC CAR RALLY 29 Sept, From 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Incl. with general admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS 29 Sept, 7.30pm, Tithe Barn, Cheltenham, GL52 8LU Maggie Bell & Dave Kelly.

Tickets (£18 + booking fee). www.cleeveconcerts.com

October

LITERATURE FESTIVAL 4 - 15 Oct, various times/ venues in Cheltenham www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ literature/ ANGLO AMERICAN AUTUMN CLASSIC 5 & 6 October, First car on the track 8.30am both days, Finishes around 5.30pm, Prescott Speed Hill Climb. Great family day out: Top class racing, American Car Displays, 2 for 1 - All American Cars, Live bands & entertainment, The World's Oldest Wall of Death, Race Season Finale with a party vibe. U14s go free with paying adult. prescott-hillclimb.com SANDFORD PARKS LIDO EVENTS 6 Oct: The Devil's Aquathlon and Devil's 2K Swim 12 Oct: Dog Swim - Saturday 13 Oct: Dog Swim - Sunday For more information visit www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk

AUTUMN DIESEL WEEKEND 12 & 13 Oct, GWSR, Toddington station. Diesel running weekend featuring a fleet of 50+year-old heritage diesel locomotives. For details: www.gwsr.com

GIN TASTING 15 Oct, 5.30pm, Siblings Brewery, Cheltenham GL52 6UY. Welcome drinks, distillery tour & explanation of the processes.

Gin tasting (unlimited G&Ts), Gin Quiz, light snacks and Q&A. Tickets (£21.83) from www. lincfund.org/event/gin-tasting/.

COTSWOLDS FOOD & DRINK FAYRE 19 & 20 Oct, Toddington station

car park & Winchcombe station Over 40 exhibitors. Trains will run throughout the day (two steam trains, one diesel hauled train). Free parking at Cheltenham Race Course, Toddington and Winchcombe stations. Free admission to the fayre. www.gwsr.com ENCHANTED SUDELEY 26 Oct - 3 Nov, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Follow a magical fairy tale trail through the castle and gardens while discovering scenes from a host of famous stories from Grimm’s fairy tales. Included with general admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk HALLOWEEN STEAM AND SCREAM 26 & 27 Oct, Winchcombe Station. Join the ‘Spooky Special’ train at Broadway, Toddington or Cheltenham Race Course Station and get in the mood with a special Halloween quiz on the train.

Lots of Halloween-themed fun, incl. arts and crafts and fancy dress - come dresses for the occassion. www.gwsr.com

Local Markets

ARTS & CRAFT MARKET 21 September & 19 October, The Promenade, Cheltenham Unique gifts, arts & crafts, homeware & handmade goods.

FARMERS’ MARKET 2nd & last Fri/month, 9am - 2pm, Pedestrianised area outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham

FINE FOOD & DRINK MARKET. 7 Sept & 5 Oct, The Promenade, Cheltenham Local produce/delicacies and handmade delights.

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Boots Corner trial – County Council U-turn I have previously reported that the County Council had said that following recent amendments to the Boots Corner trial, representations submitted between the 28th of June 2018 and the 3rd of June 2019 on the whole scheme would not be considered when a decision is finally made.

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