Tewkesbury and surrounding villages Aug/Sept 11

The Directory Tewkesbury, Twyning, Bredon & other surrounding villages

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Gardening with Pippa Greenwood Technology Review Motoring with James Baggott Books to keep the kids busy Local History Puzzles, Crosswords, Quiz COMPETITIONS Listings & Local Businesses and much more!

THE DIRECTORY

The Directory Tewkesbury, Twyning, Bredon & other surrounding villages

AUG/SEPT 11

FREE YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

inside this issue

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Gardening with Pippa Greenwood Technology Review Motoring with James Baggott Books to keep the kids busy Local History Puzzles, Crosswords, Quiz COMPETITIONS Listings & Local Businesses and much more!

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THE DIRECTORY Congratulations to our competion winners for Jun/Jul issue: Steven Hayden (Gloucester Rugby tickets); Jane Johnson (Cinema tickets)

contents Geocaching

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Tewkesbury’s Neglected Treasures 10 Spotlight on Gravity Fitness

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Spotlight on Strings Leisure

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Drop Out puzzle

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Spotlight on Tops Dental Care

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Humour: An Empty Nest

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Technology: Transforming Tech

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Spotlight on Economummy

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Recipe

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Fun Quiz: Beer & Wine

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Motoring: Enjoy Retirement Codeword puzzle

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Gardening with Pippa Greenwood

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Sudoku

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Wordsearch

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Decorating a Conservatory

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A Proverbial Life... Bargain Hunting 46 Pictograms

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Solar Power - Hot Idea or Hot Air? 52 Children’s Activity Page

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Super Duper Science Facts

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Cartoon

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Puzzle Solutions

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Books to Keep the Kids Busy

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Competitions

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Useful Local Information

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The Roses Theatre Listings

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Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés

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Taxis & Takeaways

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Index of Advertisers

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Advertising Info

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The White Rose Gallery WE BUY AND SELL

Open Every Day

A treasure trove of pictures, collectables, small furniture, books and postcards.

Church Street, Tewkesbury

Tel: 077 6014 0612 01684 298 017 (messages)

The Roses Theatre - Calling photographers of all standards!

The Roses caters for all ages and we’ll be celebrating this by holding a photography competition.

One submitted portrait for every age will be selected, and displayed in the theatre, along with a caption (of up to 9 words) explaining what you enjoy about the Roses.

Portraits should be: • Of ONE person • Portrait (not landscape) in format • 6" x 4" (15cm x 10cm) minimum size. [Maximum size 16" x 12" or 40cm x 30cm] • Submitted by Friday 9 September 2011 All winning photographers and subjects will be invited to the Exhibition Launch on Friday 29 September 2011. These portraits will be professionally printed by Nick Jones at The Photo Studio. If you’re keen to be featured but would like someone to take your picture, photographer Mike James will be at the theatre prior to and during the intervals of selected shows through-out the summer. Call the Box Office for more details 01684 295074.

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To submit Digital Images: • Visit http://www.rosestheatre.org/live/portrait.aspx and download a digital entry form and follow instructions online.

To submit Printed Images: • Send to Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 6JA with entry form (this will be printed in the June - September brochure, on flyers at the Box Office or from selected outlets, or you can download the printed image entry form online).

• Do not include the negative – you will be contacted if your photograph is successful.

• Printed photographs can be returned if a Stamped Addressed Envelope is included.

As well as being an opportunity to raise funds for the theatre, this is a celebration of what makes the theatre so special – the people. Help us celebrate YOU!

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Inventor gets Disney label Tewkesbury games inventor, Mike Woods, saw one of his life’s ambitions realised last month, when two of his games were launched under the Disney label.

Mike has been inventing games as a hobby for the past 45 years and has a portfolio of upwards of 100 games. Currently eight are licenced to a Sri Lanka company and are being manufactured in wood. Four other games are licenced to his Indian partners Parksons Cartamundi of Mumbai.

Said Mike: “To get my games accepted as a Disney product is something that I have wanted for a long time. Unfortunately they will only be available in India for the time being as the Disney licence does not extend to the UK.” However, Mike has another project to look forward to when his latest word game is the subject of a major launch at the London Toy Fair next January

by Gibson Games. The new word game, yet to be named, will initially be as a travel version.

151 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

Now open! Your first choice for that distinctive gift or card for any occasion.

We offer a unique selection of quality glass, metal and wooden items, locally sourced and hand-crafted.

Also jewellery, luxury toiletries and smaller gifts.

Email fergus@badgerandfergus.co.uk www.badgerandfergus.co.uk Please feel free to pop in and browse.

We look forward to seeing you!

Competition Time!

To win one of Mike’s superb new games please answer the following question:

Where Did Walt Disney found his Disney Empire?

Was it

1 The UK 2 The USA 3 Australia.

To enter email the your name, address and correct answer 1,2,or 3 to comp@glosdirectories. co.uk or visit the website www.glosdirectories. co.uk to enter online. Alternatively text your details and answer to 07912575741.

The first correct answer drawn on 10th September 2011 will receive a Signed version of one of Mike’s new Disney games or one of the new wooden games. (whichever is available).

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THE DIRECTORY Fancy a fun-filled activity all the Family can enjoy? Then give Geocaching a try.

“Why don’t you switch off your TV set and go and do something less boring instead?” was the irritatingly catchy theme-tune from popular children’s television show “Why Don’t You?” Nowadays, “TV” would have to be replaced with Games-console/Laptop/Mobile phone or the latest must-have electronic gadget we can’t live without.

Geocaching The GPS Treasure Hunt But there is a way to convince the whole family out of the house with an electronic device whilst enjoying a good walk or bike ride in the countryside: Geocaching. This involves tracking down hidden items, or caches, with a GPS device and recording your find. You log-on to the Internet to find the coordinates of the cache, and then use your eyes to locate its exact whereabouts – like a good old-fashioned treasure hunt. Look online and you’ll find videos of cleverly hidden caches – inside sawn-up logs in forests, stuck-up pipes by rivers and even stuffed in plastic bricks as part of the wall of a disused building. They’re usually made up of a logbook sealed in a plastic box or ammo-case, along with small trinkets to keep or swap for something of similar value, and are always found outdoors. And if you’re really lucky, you might come across a “trackable” – a numbered coin or dogtag that’s moved from cache to cache. Each time it is moved, its serial number is logged on-line so it can be tracked.

Bought online for a couple of pounds, some have been known to travel

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more than 10,000 miles over 3 continents.

Geocaching started in the US after early GPS-enthusiast Dave Ulmer planted a bucket filled with videos, books, software and a slingshot, together with a logbook and pencil, in woods near his house. After posting the coordinates online on May 3rd 2000, his package was found twice within two days after word spread rapidly among the online community. The official Geocaching website launched in September 2000 with the coordinates for 75 caches across the world listed on it. The craze soon took-off and today there are over 1.3m caches hidden in over 100 countries across the globe, with 5 million registered users.

And it’s really simple to start Geocaching – just create a free membership on www.geocaching. com, type in your postcode to find caches near you, invest in a GPS device or mobile phone with GPS capability and that’s it, you’re ready. Most GPS devices take you within 6-20 feet of the object so be prepared to spend a while looking for the cache when you arrive there - this is the bit that the kids always love the best. And remember to always respect the countryside where the cache is found – don’t leave litter or damage the environment.

So for a fantastic family day out that doesn’t cost a fortune, often set in stunning countryside, why don’t you give Geocaching a go? It’s certainly less boring than watching TV. Be careful of Muggles near a cache though – Muggles are non-geocachers who are sometimes near caches, such as people innocently walking their dog.

Cachers try not to reveal what they’re doing to Muggles!

Next month, read about some real Geocaching experiences.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY U3A! Tewkesbury & District U3A is celebrating its 20th birthday on 24 September and is throwing a party to celebrate the event!

U3A stands for University of the Third Age. It is a self-help organisation for people no longer in fulltime employment and provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

It consists of local U3As around the country run entirely by volunteers. They provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of their membership.

The Tewkesbury & District U3A, which was started 20 years ago, boasts over 750 members and a wide choice of over 30 interest groups offering such diverse subjects as French, Mah Jong, Walking, History of Art and Design, Computers & Internet and many, many more.

to the library, join our celebration and find out all about us – we’d love to see you!

For more Solos club ladies celebrating The Royal Wedding information contact Margaret Steventon 01242-2378876 or Anne Scott 01684-293889.

07866 921497

mike@fezphoto.com www.fezphoto.com

• Weddings • Portraits • Events • Commercial

The celebration will begin at 10.00am in the Elmbury Room at Tewkesbury Public Library and go on until 3.00pm. There will be coffee and cakes , information and displays, music and poetry readings and much more . . !

So if you think you might like to join us – now, or in 20 or 30 years time or if you think your Mum might be interested, drop in on your way from the market

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Do you even have a Will?

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If you answer to any of these questions, there is even greater urgency for you to have a Will written...

• Do you have children?

• Do you own a business that will need to keep running?

• Do you have a property?

• Are you concerned about inheritance tax?

• Do you have a business partnership?

• Do you own any possessions that you would like left to particular individuals?

• Do you wish to set up multiple trusts or give multiple gifts to individuals or charity?

• Do you have particular wishes over your funeral arrangements?

Noel Greaves offers a bespoke, detailed service to his clients and deals with straightforward through to very complex Wills, including large estates and business continuation.

Noel can visit you at your home or you can come in to his office in Tewkesbury to discuss your requirements.

www.copperfieldsepp.co.uk

Tel: 01684 851224

Mobile: 07852 179533

e-mail: noel@ cffm.co.uk

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THE DIRECTORY | LOCAL HISTORY

Tewkesbury’s Neglected Treasures Tewkesbury’s last passenger train departed to Ashchurch at 6.25 p.m. on Saturday 12 August 1961 – almost 50 years ago. When the notice was read out at a meeting of the Tewkesbury Council, Alderman Knight remarked “Three cheers for Dr. Beeching”.

This strange comment has been verified in Sam Eedle’s award winning article about the last day in “Adieu with Bangs and Whistles”. ¹ Undoubtedly in folk memory, Dr. Beeching has been subsequently vilified for the drastic pruning of our railway system following his report - published in 1963. However, he is not to blame for the demise of our passenger railway as it closed two years before the

report was published: the line was never even mentioned!

Although the departure of the last train was witnessed by a good crowd of on-lookers and passengers and celebrated with “bangs and whistles”, it was closed only because local people did not use it!

Sam has demonstrated that a timetable showed only three eastbound and five westbound “hops” between Tewkesbury and Ashchurch. Nothing ran on Sundays. The Upton to Malvern section had already closed, with the last full service running on Saturday 29 November 1952. A visitor on Saturday

Jim Workman poses beside the last train in a carnival atmosphere, 12 August 1961 ¹ Tewkesbury Historical Society Bulletin 18 (2009)

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² For more on this station see T.H.S. Bulletin 12 (2003)

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THE DIRECTORY | LOCAL HISTORY 3 September 1955 reported that the 11.15 Ashchurchto-Upton “...conveyed only children from Ashchurch to Tewkesbury and seven adults from Ripple to Upton. ….. The train ran empty from Tewkesbury to Ashchurch...”.

The truth is that Tewkesbury’s railway was never commercially successful. It was only built after 1838 as a sop to influential local opinion, furious because the Birmingham-Gloucester railway decided to by-pass Tewkesbury.

However, the Council knew well that the railways would end Tewkesbury’s important role as a mail coach staging post.

Our first railway station on the High Street

Nevertheless the branch railway was blessed with a superb Gothic Station on the High Street. ² Steam engines were forbidden to cross the High Street so vital goods wagons for Healings Mill were operated by horses.

This station was closed in 1864 when an extension was built, linking Tewkesbury with Upton and Malvern: a brand new station was provided. Our railway service then limped along until it expired in 1961 through neglect.

Dr. Beeching was no executioner – merely an undertaker!

- John Dixon

Tewkesbury Station 1864-1961

Tewkesbury Historical Society & Tewkesbury Railway Club Invite you to our commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Demise of Tewkesbury’s Railway Friday 12 August 2pm Railway Walk to the Mythe & back 6.25 pm Act of Remembrance for the last Departure 7.30 pm Illustrated Presentation at Tewkesbury Methodist Church, followed by informal Wake at the YMCA!

Saturday 13 August 2 pm Miniature Steam Railway behind Morrison’s

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THE DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYE

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THE DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

We are moving!

Gravity Fitness has a new home!! We are moving to take over an evening and weekend residency at the Tewkesbury School Sports centre.

The move will enable us to vastly expand the health and fitness services that we are able to offer. We are expanding our range Kicking it with of weekly group Body Combat exercise classes to 20+ as well as offering the use of the Fitness Studio.

The Gym and Classes can be used either as part of a membership or on a pay-as-you-train basis.

We have a fantastic range of inclusive fitness equipment and a fitness team trained to work with your needs in mind.

All our members are entitled to a free personal exercise programme. This means that our trainers will tailor an effective workout specific to your body with your goals firmly in mind.

We understand how difficult it can be to get and stay motivated and that's why we offer a fully equipped studio with a varied class timetable.

Finally coming to Tewkesbury, we are offering BTS exercise classes, the most popular exercise classes in the world! Body Pump, Body Step and Body Combat will all be available. Check out BTS classes on www.lesmills.com Memberships start from just £15 per month with no long contract and no joining fee!!

We have a skilled fitness team with vast experience and training in exercising with a broad range of health conditions, including high blood pressure, Diabetes and various other conditions.

Our team of highly qualified and motivated instructors all share a genuine passion for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals so wheather you have been exercising in a gym or health club for years or have been thinking about it for just as long, if you want to lose weight, improve your fitness, change your shape or simply feel healthier - we can definitely help!

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THE DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

A Real Asset to Tewkesbury Strings Leisure, formally Strings Squash & Fitness, has been taken over by Lee and Shelley Booth. Lee, formally of Tewkesbury Park Leisure Club and Shelley – Positive Pilates – are very excited about having the opportunity to fulfil their dream.

Shelley who formally managed “Cloud Nine”, a Ladies only Health Club in Cheltenham for 10 years and who has been helping the health and wellness of Tewkesbury residents for the last 6 years with her Positive Pilates business is looking to encourage and develop Strings Leisure into the Health & Fitness Centre of Tewkesbury. “We now have 25 classes on the Timetable including Zumba, Step, Pilates, Fit Ball, and SPIN and I cannot wait to teach “80’s Step Revival” to bring back those great times and music that we all remember”.

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Lee, also formally of Virgin Active, is looking to help grow and develop the Squash, Fitness and Social areas of the business. “ We have a great social environment here already and the membership is very strong. However, we are investing in the future for our members by now offering Vibration Plates in the Fitness Studio and also running more internal leagues and competitions in the coming months for our devoted squash members.

“It really is an exciting time for Tewkesbury and Strings, and with our New Menu now available we are looking to give the best value in the area.”

Strings Leisure has undergone a big transformation in the few months that Shelley and Lee have taken over and the new look bar and function area is an inviting place to have a drink, meal or just relax and de-stress from a long day at work. With all the options now at Strings Leisure available, this is the place to be.

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THE DIRECTORY | HEALTH & LIFESTYE Now that the long, hot days of summer have faded to memory and the crisp nip in the air has marked the arrival of autumn, the low maintenance, casual and laidback beauty styles that have seen us through last season are in much need of updating

The light covering of tinted moisturiser and sweep of mascara that seemed so effortless yet effective when paired with beach tanned skin, becomes totally redundant when competing with a weather-beaten face.

Although the dark nights take a little getting used to, it's not all doom and gloom, as this time of year provides the perfect opportunity to expand your make-up bag, commit to a skin care regime and experiment with some brand new beauty looks.

And we've certainly seen some exciting trends hitting the catwalk for this season.

All of the top designers have showcased clothing collections full of sumptuous, indulgent fabrics that epitomise winter chic. But these collections would not have been half as effective if not combined with styled make-up and hair that, of course, is crucial in completing the look.

The top make-up trends for this season have been established, so all that’s left is for us to take style inspiration and exchange our usual staid beauty routine for a truly inspired new look.

Sporting 'swinging sixties' style, Anna Sui focused all attention on the eyes, with thick black lines of liquid liner and superbly volumised lashes, teamed with nude lips and natural hair.

In contrast, Oscar de la Renta chose striking blusher shades, heavily defined brows and a prominent pink pout, with hair swept off the face in a classic ponytail; whilst Donna Karan used autumnal shades of orange, tangerine and rust to create striking eyeshadow hues.

The nineties were revisited by Vera Wang. Grunge style was re-created with smudgy black liner, roughly applied metallic shadow and frosty pink lips finished with mussed-up hair - in true 'rock chick' style.

But the trend that really seems to stand out is classic Hollywood glamour.

Adopted by Diane von Furstenberg the look combines ravishing red lips, flawless foundation, a light smoky eye, curled and subtly mascara'd lashes and, of course, immaculately blow dried hair.

It's a return to full on glamour that pays homage to a bygone era. The vampish style is undeniably sexy and the vintage edge makes it unquestionably chic. It's sophisticated, classy, refined and totally feminine.

As a high maintenance trend you might think that it's all a bit too much trouble, but it’s amazing what a difference embracing even just one element can make - it is well worth a try.

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Choosing your Dentist With so many dentists out there, choosing someone to care for you can seem a daunting task. We all have adverts and websites telling you how great we are and what we can do.

Research is important does the practice have free parking is it close to town does it provide a surgery downstairs? Is the practice well established and committed to providing the every best care?

The initial contact is also very important. Call the practice and ask questions. The receptionist is the first point of contact and should be confident, knowledgeable and have the time to talk to you, not sound like they are too busy to deal with your enquiry. A friendly voice on the end of the phone can help you feel at ease with your choice of Dental Care. Someone who just reels off costs with no explanations or advice on

Dental Care payment plans or availability for appointments may not give you the confidence to proceed with your booking.

As we all know there is a recession on (despite politicians telling us it’s getting better!) and we are looking at ways to spend our hard earned money wisely and getting the best value.

At TOPS Dental Care we provide a fixed fee for new patients which includes X-rays necessary for a full clinical examination and a free consultation to discuss any treatment you may require, with a written plan and choice of payments.

At TOPS Dental Care we take the time to explain all of your options and welcome enquiries from existing and future patients. So don’t delay give us a call and you can be sure you have made the right choice. Tel: 01684 293933

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THE DIRECTORY | BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Working from home An empty nest It hardly seems 19 years ago that the obstetrician looked up from the operating table where she had just finished delivering our twin bundles of joy by Csection and enquired of the room at large: “Has anybody seen my pen?” Oh how everyone laughed!

But 19 years ago it was, and now my little darlings are preparing to fly the coop.

Well, the daughter is: university beckons, and a glorious career in marine biology.

The son has decided university isn’t for him and (if he ever fills in his bloody application form) is only going as far as the tech down the road to study music technology and sound engineering. But now he’s of legal drinking age we hardly see him anyway, so I suppose we shall soon be technically empty nesters.

So, then. No more trying to work while daytime TV drones and buzzes away in the next room. No more abstemious Saturday nights because I’m going to be on dad’s taxi duty later on. No more chiding letters from school about missed homework. No more arguments about rooms that look like Coventry after the Blitz (no – that’s not true: the son’s staying). Will it be bliss?

Or will all that unwonted peace and quiet translate into loneliness and loss, as some say it does? Whichever turns out to be true, it’s going to be weird.

The weirdness has actually been creeping up on us for some time, and their separation has come in well-spaced stages. Our last holiday as a family (the Pyrenees – I recommend it) was a couple of years ago now, and I don’t suppose there will ever be another. They turned 18 and started going drinking with their mates (well actually, they started going drinking with their mates a shade before their 18th, but the less said about that the better). They have jobs, he in a call centre, she in a pizza joint. Weirder still, they developed opinions and ideas of their own, which they expound forcefully despite my status as paterfamilias. So they aren’t afraid of me any more!

This is all cool with me: I’ve loved watching them grow up and become independent. But now suddenly they’re going to have to stop becoming independent and actually be independent and I’m reminded of their very first day at school, however many years ago. We dressed them in their new uniforms and dropped them off at the school gates. As I watched them melt into the crowd of almost-identical five-year-olds I had an overwhelming urge to plant a video camera in their classroom so that I could continue to watch over them and be certain they were happy and unharmed. But somehow they thrived and flourished without my supervision and although there were times when I could cheerfully have punched some of their teachers, I suppose there were just as many times when some of their teachers could equally cheerfully have punched me.

So: childhood’s end, and more departures. This time, though, I don’t feel that urge to plant a roving CCTV so that I can watch over them. Quite the opposite, in fact: the things they’re going to do are things I definitely don’t want to see. All I can do now is hope that we, as parents, have given them the equipment they’ll need to survive and thrive. And God knows, the world we’re ushering them into is a damned sight rougher and tougher than the world that confronted us at that age.

by Ted Bruning

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THE DIRECTORY | BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY TECH SPEC

The days when gadgets did one thing and one thing only may be coming to an end. The latest tech trend is transforming: devices that change from one kind of gadget to another.

One of the most dramatic transformers is the aptly named Asus Eee Pad Transformer (pictured here). At first glance it looks like any tablet computer: it’s the size of an iPad, runs Google’s Android operating system and does everything you’d expect a cutting-edge tablet computer to do. But if you’re willing to add another £50 to its £379 price, the Transformer will happily turn itself into a laptop.

The optional keyboard dock is enormously clever, and not just because it gives you proper keys to type on. There’s a second battery in there, which you can use to top-up the Transformer’s own battery or obtain longer battery life. Attaching the dock gives you another 6.5 hours of useful working time, making the Transformer a capable netbook as well as a great tablet. If you don’t need the extra power, Asus also makes another transforming device: the Slider, a tablet with a fullsized slide-out keyboard.

Asus isn’t the only firm thinking that tablets could double as laptops. There’s a wide range of iPad add-ons, including the impressive Zagg Keyboard Case. £80 will buy an aircraft-grade aluminium case that doubles as an iPad stand

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and proper keyboard.

It’s more comfortable for prolonged typing than the on-screen keyboard and it keeps your tablet safe too.

With smartphones getting more powerful by the month, many models now rival laptops in their sheer processing power - so why not turn them into laptops too? That’s what Motorola decided to do with its Atrix. On its own, the Atrix is a powerful dualcore Android smartphone; team it up with the innovative Lapdock (pictured here) and it becomes a laptop.

The laptop is essentially a laptop without the brains: its familiar case includes a normal keyboard, trackpad and screen, but there’s no computer inside. That’s where your phone comes in: there’s a slot behind the screen where you park your Atrix, connecting it to the keyboard and screen and turning your phone into a credible netbook. If you’d rather put the phone at the centre of your home entertainment system, around £30 buys the multimedia dock for easy connections to monitors,

flat-screen TVs and external peripherals, again, enabling you to make your Atrix resemble a traditional computer.

There are two problems with the Atrix’s Lapdock, though. The first is the price. At the time of writing it’s being offered online for £250-£350. The second is that the Atrix’s Android operating system wasn’t really designed to work on a desktop or laptop computer. The Asus Eee Transformer suffers from this too, but not as badly: its newer version of Android, Honeycomb, was specifically designed for use on big screens. Previous versions were designed for small mobile phone screens.

So is the transforming trend something you should embrace? If you fancy a tablet but like to do some typing, the Eee Pad Transformer is an excellent option and it’s priced competitively too.

The Atrix is more of a niche product, though: while the phone itself is often free on reasonably priced contracts, the Lapdock is a fairly pricey add-on. New devices will appear soon, we’re sure: Asus is struggling to keep up with the demand for its Transformer, and where there’s a hit there’s usually a whole bunch of me-too machines following suit.

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Economummy is a new, unique and exciting concept that helps families across Gloucestershire find quality flexible work solutions.

Local mum, Hayley Pain, launched www.economummy.com on the 1st of June 2011 to build an online community across the county where families can inspire, empower and support each other, view flexible work vacancies and help mums that have set up a business or charity since the birth of their children raise their profile.

Hayley is mum to two gorgeous little girls, meaning Economummy has been developed during just two mornings a week when they are at nursery and any other spare snippits of time she can find: there are many early mornings and late nights! She is totally committed to her new business and since its launch she has had an overwhelming response from families in Gloucestershire with many registering that they are looking for quality flexible work opportunities.

Economummy.com provides a place where any business or individual can advertise their part time, term time, job share, annualised hours, one off, adhoc, home working or party planning vacancies. Jobs can be as little as just two hours help through to permanent part time contracts. Jobs are not exclusive to our members or site visitors and open to everyone; advertising ensures you reach a community seeking flexibility. It is also cost and time effective as it costs from as little as £20 per advert and vacancies are easily uploaded on-line.

One of Hayley’s main aims is to help promote local Mums in Business (Mumpreneurs) to create a vibrant £conomummy. She says that after the birth of her children her career path changed, a decision by manangers in work that she found totally devastating and wanting to spend time with my children while they are little, started her Economummy journey. It took Hayley 18 months from having the idea to find the confidence to take the leap of faith and launch her own business. “I know just how hard it is to juggle running a home, look after children and run a business and due to these reasons I have created the Economummy Directory. An online place for Gloucestershire Mums in Business that have set up company’s since the birth of their children to list and promote themselves. Many are working part time and on their own and I am committed to helping them raise their profile and create a supportive business community. Anyone can search the directory and use the services listed and help build a vibrant local Economummy.”

The Economummy forum is a place where families can exchange thoughts, ideas and support around juggling work and family life so please log on and ‘Join the Chat’.

Each day, Hayley is getting more and more visitors to the site, people becoming members, followers on Twitter and people joining the Facebook page.

“The Gloucestershire Economummy is growing and I look forward to supporting more families to find their work life balance.”

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THE DIRECTORY | FOOD & DRINK

Perfect for outdoor eating, this filling Mediterranean flavoured portable feast makes a change from the usual sandwiches and sausage rolls.

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Brush the inside wall of the loaf with some good quality olive oil. For extra flavour spread a thin layer of red or green pesto sauce or sun dried tomato paste inside the loaf.

Choose a colourful selection of 3-4 fillings.

Cold chicken, smoked ham, salami, cheese, firm sliced tomatoes, roasted vegetables (such as peppers, courgettes or aubergines), baby spinach leaves or fresh herbs like parsley and basil are all ideal. Chopped olives, capers or anchovy fillets will give extra flavour. Avoid watery sliced cucumber and salad leaves as they will make the bread go soggy.

Layer the fillings of your choice in the loaf, packing them down well. Drizzle with a little olive oil as you go and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

You can make an extra filling layer with the breadcrumbs removed from the loaf by blending them in a food processor for a few seconds with a little olive oil, crushed garlic and fresh basil.

Press the lid on top of the loaf and wrap tightly in foil. Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hrs or overnight. Slice thickly or in wedges to serve.

Keep the kids happy with their own individual versions using small i o n crusty t a rolls. Fill with layers of mild Cheddar or Edam cheese and wafer i Va r thin ham or sliced cold sausages adding a thin layer of pickle or tomato relish.

Alternatively, mash a can of drained tuna with some mayonnaise and layer with crisp little gem salad leaves and grated carrot.

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The Lower Lode is a family run, 15th century riverside inn on the banks of the River Severn near the historic market town of Tewkesbury.

• Fresh local food in pleasant surroundings • Wide selection of ales (CAMRA accredited) • Sunday carvery • Ample parking • Functions welcome - licensed for weddings • Roaring log fire in winter • Private slipway and moorings - call for details • B&B Accommodation and Camping • Stunning location • Well behaved dogs welcome GOOD FOOD, GOOD BEER, GOOD COMPANY!

For bookings, enquiries, or directions call Sam and her team on 01684 293224 or visit www.lowerlodeinn.co.uk

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2. Which American state produces around 90% of all of America’s wine?

3. According to a TV advertising campaign, which beer “refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach”?

4. Who was the Roman God of Wine?

5. Which popular lager has a two word name, the first of which means “star” in Latin, and the second of which was the surname of a brewery owner?

6. The five basic steps in wine tasting are sometimes known as the five “S” steps, where the fourth and fifth steps are “sip” and “savour”. What are the first three steps?

7. From which country does the beer Hoegaarden originate?

8. Well known for producing wine, in which country would you find the Barossa Valley?

9. Which German city hosts the beer festival Oktoberfest?

10. Which two number one singles of the 1980s had the word “Wine” in the title?

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CARS TO ENJOY In Your Retirement You’ve worked hard, looked after the pennies and sacrificed your preferred choice of wheels for family cars. However, things are different now: the children have flown the nest, you’ve got time on your hands and more importantly more cash, so why not treat yourself to a new set of wheels?

Retirement is the perfect time to take advantage of lower insurance premiums and empty roads (everyone else is at work), but the hard part is what to choose. Here we take a look at five cars to suit five different needs…

The Grandparents Called Into Duty choice... Audi Q7 Our pick: 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel S Line, £47,290 A large part of enjoying retirement is the luxury of having time to lend a hand looking after your grandchildren. The thing is, little ones come with a lot of baggage, so you’ll need a car that can fit it all in. The Q7 is a great solution. Not only has it got acres of spaces, efficient diesel engine choices and a great specification, it’s also fabulous to drive.

The I’ve Got A Reputation To Uphold choice…

BMW 5-Series Our pick: 520d SE Touring, £31,830 The new 5 Series is a marked improvement on the out-going model. It not only looks better now the design has been toned down, but the engines are even more efficient. If you’ve spent your life in the boardroom, you’ll know how good a BMW is and there’s no reason you shouldn’t enjoy a new one now. We’d go for the Touring (estate) version, which looks stunning and has plenty of room too. Just don’t go mad on the options list!

The I’ve Got To Have A Sportscar choice…

Jaguar XKR Our pick: XKR Coupe, £77,900 You’ve worked hard for it, so why not splash the cash on something that’ll make an impression at the golf club? We’d resist the urge to buy a Porsche 911 (despite the force being strong) and instead head for a Jag dealership. The XK-R is a cracking car to look at, great to drive and sounds incredible, but above all it’s comfortable. If you really want to blow the budget, find another £6k and opt for the convertible.

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The Chance To Relive Your Youth choice…

VW Golf GTI Our pick: GTI, £25,045 The Golf GTI has been a fixture in most of our motoring lives for decades, but we’d hazard a guess that although you always wanted one, it never really fit in with your lifestyle. Well, now’s your chance.

The MK6 is the latest version and even though it’s put on a few pounds since the legendary MK1 arrived it’s still very good indeed.

The 2.0-litre TSI lump serves up 207bhp, which is good for 60mph in 6.9 seconds and, as it’s built by Germans, it’ll stay the course too.

The Keeping An Eye On The Pennies choice… Hyundai ix35 Our pick: 1.7 CRDI Premium, £19,345 If you’re looking for a car that’s good to drive, comfortable, won’t cost the earth and has a decent warranty, then the ix35 is a great option. Hyundai has really upped its game with this soft-roader in terms of build quality and feel. It looks great and the high-level driving position gives a commanding view of the road. Just beware lead times are long so get that order in well before you want to take delivery.

By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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THE NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN. Not only does the MINI Countryman have 4 doors and easily seats 5 adults, it has more than enough boot space for sports equipment, buggies or medium-sized polar bears.

Ambient mood lighting runs throughout, and the rear seats slide to allow extra boot space or more leg room for your vertically gifted passengers. Along with its flexible, spacious interior, the MINI Countryman has a new, dynamic outer.

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Wildlife in Your Garden

with Pippa Greenwood

I’m the first to say that a garden consisting of only plants is a lost opportunity.

No, I’m not suggesting you cram your garden full of too much paving, decking, shingle or other hardware (and that includes well-dressed meerkats!) but as well as plants, you should encourage plenty of wildlife. Everyone has their favourites and some may even find some forms of wildlife less-than-appealing, but there’s no doubt that having wildlife in and around your plot will add an extra and very appealing dimension… literally bringing your garden to life.

Anything you do to encourage wildlife is worthwhile, but here are my top ten suggestions:

Slugs and snails

When you use those little blue slug pellets there is plenty of evidence to suggest that you’re also endangering wildlife such as hedgehogs and birds. Use biological controls, organic slug deterrents, beer traps or copper rings to keep slugs off your plants instead.

Pippa Greenwood is a gardening writer, journalist and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’. Pippa gives a wide range of talks and lectures to gardening clubs and societies. Visit www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up as a ‘Friend of Pippa’ to receive a free ebook and regular gardening updates, offers and bulletins. Browse the site to find out more, buy signed books and lots more.

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Insect Cafe

Make sure that you provide plenty of nectar as a vital food source for beneficial insects such as hoverflies, pollinators such as bees, a wide array of butterflies and all those other harmless creatures that might otherwise go short of food. Simple shaped (non-double) flowers, especially those with open centres are best – try poached egg plants, sedums and achilleas.

Corridors of Power

Ground living wildlife such as some of the insects, frogs, toads and hedgehogs to name a few, need to be able to move safely within a garden and also from one garden to the next. Try to arrange some of your planting so that they can safely scuttle from one plant to the next, protected by the plants’ foliage and stems. Large expanses of open space makes life harder for them.

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Bird Boxes

Bird boxes really help to encourage birds to nest and reproduce in your garden. Try to put some up now as the birds will be used to them by next spring and more likely to occupy them. During the winter months, birds and insects often use nest boxes as roosting places too, hiding and finding protection from the worst of the weather. Make sure that you choose bird boxes with the RSPB or BTO sign of approval, or make your own using instructions from these organisations.

Ponds and Water features

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drinking place. If you can manage to squeeze in a wildlife pond then you’ll also be providing potential breeding and feeding places too.

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Plant some shrubs that produce tasty berries or hips later in the year. Autumn fruiting plants, especially those whose fruits last in to the winter, provide a vital source of food for many animals, especially birds. Wild roses, Pyracantha, Crab Apples – all make great garden plants but also provide a useful food source.

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A conservatory extends summer through to winter and and creates the perfect link link A conservatory extends summer through to winter creates the perfect between the house and the But how do you ensure that that this this is a truly between the house andgarden. the garden.

But how do you ensure is a truly versatile room, one that’s useable all year round and and that that suitssuits youryour looklook andand versatile room, one that’s useable all year round youryour lifestyle?

Katherine Sorrell looks at ways to make youryour conservatory a a lifestyle?

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Building a conservatory is oneisofone theof the Building a conservatory most popular homehome improvements. most popular improvements.

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Or goOr for and table pale fabric shades. goa for a With the background colours, soft, English country look by adding chintzy cushions, With the background colours, soft, English country look by adding chintzy cushions, textures and patterns painted ceramics, botanical prints, delicate textures and patterns painted ceramics, botanical prints, delicate established, it’s it’s chandeliers and vases of informally established, chandeliers and vases of informally time to consider arranged flowers. time to consider arranged flowers. the key pieces of the key pieces of Another favourite in a conservatory Another favourite in a conservatory furniture – probably furniture – probably is metal furniture, though it’s best is metal furniture, though it’s to best to a comfortable sofa sofa a comfortable avoidavoid chairs and tables specifically chairs and tables specifically and some armchairs, and some armchairs, designed for the as they can look designed forgarden, the garden, as they can look perhaps a dining perhaps a dining unsophisticated and clumsy; instead, unsophisticated and clumsy; instead, table and – and– and tablechairs and chairs opt for curly, decorative metalwork, opt for curly, decorative metalwork, soft furnishings. soft furnishings. which lookslooks reallyreally pretty, especially which pretty, especially Many Many people choose people choose painted in a soft colour.

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To emphasise this look, the room.

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Bargain Hunting Every evening, at around 6.30pm, my local supermarket helps me to save...I think. Those items nearing their ‘sell by date’ are reduced – drastically – in price. Nothing seems to be off limits: fresh salads, lamb chops, curries, scotch eggs (there’s always lots of scotch eggs – does no-one eat them anymore?), sandwiches, etc. Thus you can nab all sorts of bargains: if you’re in the right place at the right time.

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Solar Power –

Hot idea or hot air?

Although most people have good intentions when it comes to being ‘green’, any incentive that ties an environmental initiative with a way of saving money is much more likely to turn those intentions into action. With the April 2010 introduction of a government scheme called FITs, solar power is exactly that combination and has become very popular over the last year. If you are wondering if solar energy could be a good choice for you, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.

What are the basic requirements for solar panels?

The main requirement – rather obviously – is that the panels have maximum exposure to light. They are generally put on the roof because they won’t be blocked by objects, trees and other buildings. The roof should ideally be south facing and although it is possible to use a roof that’s between due east and south, or between due west and south, the further away from true south you are, the less output you are likely to achieve. Solar panels need light so less electricity will be generated on shorter winter days and although they will work on cloudy days, the performance will be reduced compared to a sunny day.

Finally, although the north of the country naturally receives less sunshine than the south, they do have longer days in the summer. The north won’t be able to benefit quite as much as the south but it is still worthwhile.

Can I cut my electricity bill to zero?

Perhaps one of the prime misconceptions about solar energy is that you will no longer have an electricity bill. Unfortunately this is not true as you will not be generating energy when it is dark, yet are still likely to be using it with your television, computers and even the fridge and kettle. Most domestic installations have little or no capacity to store electricity.

It is recommended therefore that you make use of your electrical appliances during the day so you are using your own generated electricity rather than having to take power from the national grid which will be charged to your usual bill. For example you would use your washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and possibly the oven in the daytime rather than the evening.

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What’s the government’s incentive scheme?

The government’s Feed-in Tariff (FITs) scheme became available in the UK (except Northern Ireland) in April 2010. The scheme guarantees a minimum payment for all electricity generated (the generation tariff) whether you are using it for yourself or not. Then there’s an additional payment (export tariff) for the electricity exported to the National Grid. Tariffs are even index-linked so the income will hold its value for the entire life of your system.

The total amount of electricity generated is measured by a meter in your property. But measuring the amount of electricity you are exporting to the grid is usually either not possible or not financially viable (for domestic installations) so in most cases it is assumed that you are exporting 50% of all electricity you generate and your payment will be based on that.

How much can I save?

The Energy Saving Trust gives the following example of potential cost savings (per annum): Generation tariff £800 Export tariff £30 Reduction in current electricity bills £120 TOTAL £950.

Installation size of 2.2kWp. Based on a tariff rate of 43.3p/kWp, export rate of 3p.

This is a great return on your investment (typically 8 – 12%) and certainly higher than most savings plans.

Of course the one little caveat here is that you no longer have your capital sum to draw on if money is a bit tight. You will have increased the value of your property, but it is unlikely you will want to sell up just to tide you over a short term budget shortfall.

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THE DIRECTORY | HOMES & GARDENS What about water heating?

If your water is usually stored in a cylinder and is heated by either electricity or gas, you could also benefit from installing a second type of solar panel which heats water. Unlike electricity which is difficult to store, storing heat is much easier and it’s likely you already do this anyway so that you can always have hot water on demand. You will need some checks made on your home water heating arrangements to see if it would be suitable.

Could I change my heating system over to solar?

In theory yes, in practice no. The times when you need your heating are in the winter – less light – and at night – no light. If it’s a bright sunny day between May and September it’s unlikely that you will be running your heating.

What are the costs?

Like any property improvement it does depends on a number of factors. If you are installing panels on a two bedroom home, it’s going to be a lot less expensive than equipping a mansion.

A bungalow – if suitable – may be a lower cost as the scaffolding requirement will be less. But a

budget of between £4,000 and £14,000 will cover most standard domestic installations.

How do I choose who to do my installation for me?

As with any other significant property work, choose a reputable company and preferably a local one. Ensure you have carried out some basic research on the technology before you invite a company to quote so that you can gauge if they are knowledgeable and that the potential returns aren’t being exaggerated. Ask for references from other customers in the area.

Finally look for accreditations. MCS is a quality assurance scheme which demonstrates that the company is committed to meeting rigorous and tested standards and The REAL (Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd) Scheme is a sign that the company has agreed to abide by high standards set out in the REAL consumer code. And ensure your installer is approved within the UK Microgeneration Scheme.

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As the summer holidays stretch out, you’ll need plenty up your sleeve to keep the kids busy. Here’s a selection of books that’ll keep them entertained (and away from the TV/DS/Wii).

How to make Stonehenge out of Biscuits

by Tracey Turner and Clive Goddard A brilliantly creative assembly of ideas to keep the little ones out of mischief, not just through the summer, but every day of the year. From fun activities such as making invisible ink to more educational challenges such as the Kings and Queens quiz.

Where’s Wally? The Totally Essential Travel Collection

by Martin Handford This is perfect for whiling away the hours, with seven classic ‘Where’s Wally’ books crammed into one handy travel-sized edition. See if you can find Wally any quicker than the kids!

A Year without Autumn by Liz Kessler

This new title is a compelling read for girls aged 9+, managing to be heart-felt and humorous at the same time. Jenni Green finds herself travelling one year ahead in time only to discover that tragedy has struck and everything has changed for her friend Autumn. But can she travel back and change what lies ahead?

A beautifully written title that’s sure to be a favourite.

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Yoga Pretzels: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids and Grownups by Tara Guber, Leah Kalish and Sophie Fatus Although not strictly a book, this was too good to leave out.

Introducing basic yoga for adults and children, these well-illustrated poses are well explained and great fun too.

Stretch and bend in ways you never thought possible with this fantastic set of cards.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley is starting a new year at a new school, with older, taller, meaner pupils for company. Along with his best friend, our wimpy kid details his daily battle for popularity. Perfect for reluctant readers, this series has become a huge hit with school children of all ages.

The Anti-Colouring Book by Susan Striker and Edward Kimmel For creative little minds, this is a must-have, packed with ideas and inspiration to encourage children to expand their minds and develop their artistic ability.

Ivan the Terrible by Anne Fine

This brilliantly illustrated book is about Boris who takes on the role of interpreter for Ivan, his new Russian classmate at school. Using the communication barrier and Ivan’s constant requirement for rude and worrying translations, Anne Fine incorporates start-to-finish laughs, making this a fantastically naughty and perfect read for boys.

You’re a bad man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton

This fantastically funny book features miserable old Mr Gum, who has to keep his garden tidy or he faces a wallop around the head from a grumpy fairy. Children and adults will love reading this hilarious tale that’s reminiscent of the legendary Roald Dahl.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

If they have escaped the hype thus far, introduce your young teens to the fantastic Twilight series this summer. With a gripping plot, intriguing characters and a bit of romance thrown in, there’ll be no room for boredom.

1001 Holiday Things to Spot

by Hazel Maskell and Teri Gower This title features a number of holiday scenes including the airport, the sea, a theme park ride or the mountains. Each page is incredibly detailed and is packed full of things for children to find within the picture.

A great way to familiarise children with places before you arrive and the perfect lead-up to eye-spy!

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Jo Jingles is Here!

Fun Music, Singing & Movement Classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years Develop your child’s • • • • • •

Begin your Kumon journey Maximise your child’s development with Kumon’s tailored maths and English study programmes.

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For details on classes in Bredon, Evesham, Pershore & Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury Call Nici Khor on 01684 274024 or 07771 637711 jojingles@khors.net www.jojingles.com/valeandtewkesbury

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2 X CINEMA TICKETS FROM THE ROSES THEATRE Question: Name any film that is being shown in 3D at the Roses Theatre in either August or September.

TO ENTER COMPETITIONS ONLINE GO TO www.glosdirectories AND CLICK ON THE COMPETITIONS TAB OR EMAIL comp@glosdirectories.co.uk TO ENTER BY TEXT SEND ANSWER AND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS INCL YOUR ADDRESS (SO WE CAN POST YOUR TICKETS IF YOU WIN) TO: 07912 5757 41. TEXTS CHARGED AT STANDARD RATE.

Closing Date for both competitions is 10 Sept 2011.

Winners will be drawn at random. Names of winners will be published in the Oct/Nov issue. Prizes are as stated and cannot be exchanged for cash or any alternative.

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Bishop’s Cleeve Library

Chemist Numbers

Tel 01242 602772 winchcombe.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Badham Pharmacy 23 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve: 01242 672653 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 11am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm

Lloyds Pharmacy 11 High Street, Winchcombe Tel: 01242 602305 Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Lloyds Pharmacy St. Pauls Medical Centre, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4DP Tel: 01242 571 590 Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 10.30pm Sundays 9am - 10pm

In the event of an Emergency when no pharmacy is open, please contact Bishop’s Cleeve Police on 0845 090 1234 who will contact a Pharmacist to dispense your prescription.

GP Out of Hours Service 08454 220220 covers all patients registered with a doctor’s surgery in Gloucestershire.

Run by dedicated out of hours staff including doctors, specialist nurses and other health and social care workers.

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Tel 01242 672217 bishopscleeve.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Winchcombe Library

Book a computer, reserve or renew 24 hrs a day at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0845 230 5420 Both libraries are Children’s Centres, where parents and carers can access information and support. The team provide leaflets and verbal advice on a range of topics, including health, finances and childcare.

Recycling Wingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops Cleeve Half mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve on the road to Stoke Orchard.

Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Summer time 8:00am – 7:45pm Winter time 8:00am – 4:45pm Household Recycling Centre Helpline on 01242 680 010

Useful Numbers Tewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010 Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491 Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000 Local M.P. Laurence Robertson 01684 291640 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 01242 572573 Tewkesbury Borough Community Transport 01684 297209

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Harry Potter 8 (12a) 3D 2.30pm Trust (15) 7.30pm The Upbeat Beatles 7.30pm Phil Cool 8pm Trust (15) 7.30pm Poetry (12a) 11.15am Poetry (12a) 7.30pm A Separation (PG) 7.30pm What Would Helen Mirren Do? 7.30pm Back to Broadway 7.30pm Guitar Anthems 7.30pm A Separation (PG) 7.30pm Mademoiselle Chambon (cert tbc) 7.30pm Mademoiselle Chambon (cert tbc) 11.15am The Light Thief (15) 6.45pm prompt Steve Ashley 8.30pm Wicked Women 7.30pm NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors 7pm Martyn Lucas - Michael Buble 7.30pm Opera Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm Patrick Street 7.30pm Classical Concert - John Lill 7.30pm Opera Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm Madam Butterfly 7.30pm Bee Gees Fever 7.30pm Russell Kane 8pm Flanagan & Allen 2.30pm

NEW SEASON EVENTS will be online from 31st August!

3D: 3D Screening. An extra ÂŁ2 is payable for the hire of 3D glasses. Glasses from other venues cannot be used.

SF: Sensory Friendly screening, designed for children with special needs and their parents/carers.

FF: Film Forum, an informal discussion group held in the bar after the film. Led by Patrick Bliss.

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PUBS & RESTAURANTS The Lower Lode Inn Forthampton GL19 4RE Tel: 01242 602366

Gupshill Manor Gloucester Road Tewkesbury GL20 5SY Tel.01684 292278

Malvern View Restaurant Cleeve Hill Cheltenham GL52 3PR Tel: 01242 672017 The Queen’s Head Aston Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 8LP Tel: 01684 772440 The Yew Tree Main Road, Conderton Nr Tewkesbury GL20 7PP Tel: 01386 725364 Ye Olde Black Bear 68 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Tel: 01684 292202

The Britannia Inn 30 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AT Tel: 01684 291811 Great Wall Restaurant 17 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AL Tel: 01684 292046 Raj Shahi Restaurant 121 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JU Tel: 01684 273727 Berkeley Arms 8 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PA Tel: 01684 293034

The Anchor Inn 1774 42 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel: 01684 293625

The Bell Hotel 52 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5SA Tel: 01684 293293

Tudor House Hotel 51 High Street Tewkesbury GL50 5BH Tel: 01684 297755 New World Restaurant 61 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Tel: 01684 292225 Nottingham Arms 129 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JU Tel: 01684 276346 Lakeside Cafe & Bar Croft Farm Water Park Bredon’s Hardwick GL20 7EE Tel: 01684 773688

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The Albion Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LR Tel: 01684 293147

Slatters Bistro 66 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 297207 Nirala Tandoori 69/70 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 294353 My Great Grandfathers 84/85 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 292687

The Royal Oak Main Road, Bredon Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Tel. 01684 772393 The Royal Hop Pole 94 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RT Tel: 01684 274039 Owens Restaurant 73 Church Street Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 292703 Spicy Life 29 Barton Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 299584 The Old Plough 85 Barton Street Tewkesbury GL20 5PY Tel: 07929 568948 Burlington Bertie’s 83 Barton Street Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 292696 Elmbury Lodge Shannon Way Tewkesbury GL20 8ND Tel: 01684 278680 The Canterbury Ashchurch Road Tewkesbury GL20 7RW Tel: 01684 297749 Tewkesbury Park Hotel Lincoln Green Lane Tewkesbury GL20 7DN Tel: 0870 990 2270 The Fleet Inn Fleet Lane, Twyning Tewkesbury GL20 6DG Tel: 01684 274310 The Fox and Hounds Church Street, Bredon Tewkesbury GL20 7LA Tel. 01684 772377

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CAFES Jelly Roll Cafe 17 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY Tel: 01684 292322 J Tea’s Coffee House & Grill 43 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel: 01684 292955 Melanie’s at 49 49 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel: 01684 274433 Touching Souls Tea Room Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RZ Tel: 01684 850959 The Abbey Tea Rooms 59 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RZ Tel: 01684 292215 The Bay Tree 78 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 294074 The Vintage Tea Room 89 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Tel: 01684 292922 Crumpets Tea Shop 7 St Mary’s Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5SL Tel: 01684 292906

TAKE-AWAYS Subway, 46 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Tel:01684 276778 The Crusty Cob, 5 Nelson Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5QF Tel: 01684 293386 Chicago Pizza, 58/59 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Tel: 01684 275500 Uncle Sam’s Fish & Chips, 116 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY Tel: 01684 276186 Kingfisher, 1 Quay Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BE Tel: 01684 293220 Pronto’s, 2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA Tel: 01684 291512 Barbeque Turkish Delight, 98 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RS Tel: 01684 291151 Magic Wok, 99 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RS Tel: 01684 275800 Hing Wah, 12 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PP Tel: 01684 292373 The Eastern Eye, 21 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 290668 Joy Garden, 42/43 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PR Tel: 01684 299338 Abbey Friar, 68 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PX Tel: 01684 292365 Glory Garden Cantonese, 8 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff GL20 7SP Tel: 01684 298288

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Avonside Taxis Tel: 01684 293916

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Tewkesbury Taxis Tel: 01684 291129

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Index of Advertisers Beauty, Health, Fitness & Skincare Beauty Beyond Bronze 365 Gravity Fitness Harriet Cook hair & make-up Hush Mobile Beauty Therapy Karate Kids Mobile Hair Design with Dee Peter Sollis Sports Therapy Pure Body Bliss RED Skin Care & Body Therapy Tewkesbury Tae-Kwon-Do Slimming World Strings Leisure

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Building & DIY Building & Plumbing Supplies Staverton Building Supplies Tile Sense

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Building Services ADCMS Ltd CPLC Associates Paul S Karlsson Architects

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Building Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Bill Bowmer Handyman 51 Dave Dowell Handyman 41 DJ the Handyman 41 Graham Trump Maintenance 35 Handy Finchy 35 LB Services 41 MTM Property Services 39 Pattern Driveways 41 Ricki Dean 43 Cakes & Cupcakes Charmaine’s Cupcakes

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Children, Classes & Tuition Jo Jingles Kumon Maths and English The Orange Pig

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Chimneys & Stoves GWB Chimney Services Ltd

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Cleaning Services The Cleaning Fairy Tewkesbury Clean Team

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Counselling and Therapies Pure Body Bliss 18 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 12 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 12 Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 50 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 51 Dentist TOPS Dental Care

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Entertainment FSB Photo Competition Gloucester Rugby Lashings World XI The Roses Theatre

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Estate Agents Andrews Estate Agents

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Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd Garden Centres & Nurseries Tewkesbury Garden Centre

Photography & Weddings Cheltenham Wedding Show Fez Photography Harriet Cook hair & make-up

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Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Services Carl’s Electrics Steven Scudamore P&H The Combi Man

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Restaurants, Pubs, Shops & Cafe’s Jelly Roll Café 28 The Lower Lode Inn 27 The Queen’s Head Inn 29 The Yew Tree 28 Zebra’s Den SA shop 28

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Solar PV Systems Heidi Renewables

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Solicitors, Mortgages & Will Writing Copperfields

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Garden Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping 37 C&M Tree Solutions 35 Edward Price Tree & Garden 36 Gary Sharratt 35 Handy Finchy 35 JT Landscapes 36 L.M.S. Landscape Contracting 35 MTM Property Services 39 Gifts, Clothing & Accessories Badger & Fergus 7 The White Rose Gallery 6 The Orange Pig 57 Kitchens & Bathrooms Excalibur Kitchens Severn Vale Bathrooms

Motoring, MOT’s & Vehicle Sales BCA Tewkesbury 3 Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 32 CMC Motor Services 33 Northway Lane MOT & Service 33

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Taxis & Airport Transfers Abbey Cars Hills Cars

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Meals / Fruit & Veg Deliveries Wiltshire Farm Foods 29 41

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