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contentsSudoku 6

Geocaching 7

A Local Railway Anniversary 8

Competitions 12

Guaranteed Glamour 14

Pictograms 15

Chiropractic Tips 16

Spotlight on Economummy 18

Technology: e-books on the beach 19

Humour: An Empty Nest 20

Recipe 22

Cartoon 24

Fun Quiz: Beer & Wine 23

Motoring: Enjoy Retirement 24

Gardening with Pippa Greenwood 28

Decorating a Conservatory 32

Solar Power - Hot Idea or Hot Air? 38

Super duper sciencefacts 41

Books to Keep the Kids Busy 42

Puzzle Solutions 43

Useful Local Information 44

Pubs & Restaurants 45

Taxis & Takeaways 45

Wordsearch 46

Index of Advertisers 46

Advertising Info 47


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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

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.

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.

Geocaching The GPS Treasure Hunt


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¹ Tewkesbury Historical Society Bulletin 18 (2009) ² For more on this station see T.H.S. Bulletin 12 (2003)

A Local Railway AnniversaryMany readers will have enjoyed a visit to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway and will be aware that at present it is operating in two parts because of a land slip at ‘Chicken Curve’ just to the north of Winchcombe. Thirty five years ago this month a coal wagon derailed at almost the same place and brought about the closure of the original line. My article charts the final years of the Cheltenham to Honeybourne line under British Rail.

How many people now realise that until March 1960 it was possible to travel by train between Bishop’s Cleeve and Winchcombe? The journey might have taken just eleven minutes, including a stop at Gretton, but on a weekday there were only five trains and on Sundays there were none. For Cheltenham workers and schoolchildren the trains were very convenient, as they ended at St James’ station opposite St Gregory’s church, but miss the 7.45am train at Bishop’s Cleeve

for Winchcombe and you had to wait until 2.42pm for the next one! Miss the 10.17am at Winchcombe and the next train to Bishop’s Cleeve came at 6.35pm! On Saturdays two shoppers’ trains filled those gaps.

The line had opened in 1906 as part of the Great Western Railway’s new through route between Birmingham and Bristol to compete with the existing line built by the Midland Railway, but before its fiftieth birthday it was in decline. Bishop’s Cleeve station lost its staff in 1950 and Gotherington was closed completely in 1955, although the buildings survive today in private hands and provide a highlight of the modern journey. Yet Winchcombe station was still staffed and its goods yard remained open until 1964, although the original station

The late Bill Potter took this photograph of one of the last trains to stop at Bishop’s Cleeve.


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and signal box were then demolished within a year, leaving only the goods shed, now the home of the steam railway’s carriage and wagon works. By the end of 1965 Bishop’s Cleeve’s attractive Cotswold stone signal box had gone and so only the station master’s house and a pair of railwaymen’s semis on Station Road serve as reminders of the site of the railway station.

However these local Cheltenham to Honeybourne services amounted to only a small proportion of the traffic on the line. Until 1962 a handful of long distance trains ran daily between the West Midlands and the South West and South Wales. Some readers will remember the crack express The Cornishman which ran between Birming-ham and Penzance. Until 1965 a dozen summer Saturday trains transported holidaymakers to places like Paignton and Pembroke, but from 1966 the only regular passenger service remaining was the twice daily bubblecar between Gloucester and Leamington Spa, which ran, often empty, until March 1968. This left only the race specials using the southern

The last Gloucester to Leamington train passing through Toddington on 23 March 1968. (Photo: Tim Curr)

Winchcombe goods yard became the centre for reclaiming the rails. October 1979

part of the line until the closure in 1976.

We can too easily forget today just how much freight went by rail in the 1960s and 1970s and so the line continued to be used by goods trains. In 1972 twenty trains a day were passing along the line and it was a slow train losing a coal wagon near Winchcombe on 25 August 1976 which brought about closure. British Rail estimated the cost of restoring the line to be almost the same as the value of the metal rails themselves and so the track was removed. It had all been lifted by March 1981 when a group of enthusiasts took a lease on the old goods yard at Toddington since when....... but that’s another story.

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Now that the long, hot days of summer havefaded to memory and the crisp nip in the airhas marked the arrival of autumn, the lowmaintenance, casual and laidback beautystyles that have seen us through last seasonare 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

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experiment with some brand new beauty looks.

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

All of the top designers have showcased clothing collections

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chic. But these collections would not have been half as

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The top make-up trends for this season have been

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To create the look you need the right tools...

A flawless base is essential.

Begin by using a lightmoisturiser and add a creamymatt foundation to even out

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Sporting 'swinging sixties' style, Anna Sui focused all attention on the eyes, with thick black lines of liquid liner

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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

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The nineties were revisited by Vera Wang. Grunge style was

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and frosty pink lips finished with mussed-up hair - in true

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Adopted by Diane von Furstenberg the look combines ravishing red lips, flawless foundation, a light

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It's a return to full on glamour that pays homage to a bygone era. The vampish style is undeniably sexy and the

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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. by Helen Jane Taylor

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Now that the long, hot days of summer havefaded to memory and the crisp nip in the airhas marked the arrival of autumn, the lowmaintenance, casual and laidback beautystyles that have seen us through last seasonare 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 thecatwalk 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

To create the look you need the right tools...

A flawless base is essential.

Begin by using a lightmoisturiser and add a creamymatt foundation to even out

skin tone. (1. All About Face

foundation, Ivory, £1.49 ).

Brows mustbe tamed so

use a brush

to create a

sweeping

arch,

pluck unwanted stray hairs

and set in place with a gel.

Combine a mixture of

smoky shades on eyes and

add a flick of blackeyeliner, curl lashes andfinish with mascara.(2. Body Shop

eyeshadow £16,

3. Next black kohl pencil £3,

4. Body Shop ‘big and

curvy’ waterproof

mascara £10).

Sweep a soft shadeof blusher ontocheeks (5. Next

blusher £4) and then

concentrate on the all importantpout. Find a red lipstick thatcompliments your skin tone

(6. Body Shop lipsticks,

various shades).

Cool skin tones suit

pink undertones,

warm complexions are

complemented by orangey

reds and by choosing blue

undertones in red lipstick, teeth will appear whiter.

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. by Helen Jane Taylor

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We are frequently asked about how to prevent aches and pains while driving. This is the advice that our chiropractors give:• The angle between your seat base and backrest should be over 90°. In static sitting a 135°, semi-reclined position puts least stress on disks and muscles, but it would be difficult to drive in this position, so somewhere in between, generally around 100°, is best. Your entire back and shoulders should lie against the backrest

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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’.

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Holidays : a time to relax, turn off the phone and catch up on all thosebooks you've been meaning to read. Thanks to ebook readers there'sno need to stuff your suitcase full of books when you travel, butwhich one is the best for holiday reading?

e-books on the beachThere are three big players in

the UK ebook market: Apple,with its iPads; Amazon, with

its Kindle; and Sony, with its

Reader devices. There are

others - for example

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range of ebook

readers from firms

including Elonex

and iRiver, while

recent Android-

powered tablet

computers

boast Google

Books software -

but for now it's a

three-horse race.

There are some big differences

between the devices. If you

want a do-it-all device that

doubles as an ebook reader,

then Apple's iPad 2 is the way

to go: it's a proper computer

that can edit video, make

music, browse the Internet

and play games. Android-

powered tablets are very

similar.

There are downsides to all that

power, though. The first is

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£440, rising to nearly £700 for

the top-end model - and the

second is the screen. Tablet

computers use laptop-style

screens, which are hopeless in

direct sunlight. They're also

power hungry. The iPad's ten-

hour battery life is impressive

in computer terms, but it's

poor compared to a device

such as Amazon's Kindle.

The Kindle (pictured here) has

an e-ink display, which is the

closest to real ink on paper

you can get from

an electronic

device. That

means it's fine in

direct sunlight, very

easy on the eyes -

you don't get the

tired-eyes feeling

that comes from

staring at a screen

for hours - and it's

very small and light.

E-ink only uses power

when you change the

page, so battery life is

extraordinary: devices

last for weeks

between charges.

There are two

Kindles: the Wi-Fi

only one at £111, and

the 3G one at £152.

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bet: unless you intend to read

newspapers on it (you can

subscribe and have them

delivered wirelessly) there's no

real need for a 3G mobile

connection: simply transfer

books via Wi-Fi when you're at

home. Kindles store up to

3,500 books, so you're unlikely

to run out of things to read

when you're travelling.

The problem with the Kindle

is that it's an Amazon-only

effort: if you want to read

copy-protected books (most

mainstream ebook releases are

copy-protected), you'll need to

buy them from Amazon. It's a

similar story with the iPad 2 -

its iBooks software expects

you to buy from the iBooks

shop. If that sounds too

restrictive, then Sony would

like to show you something.

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idea as the Kindle and cost

much the same (at the time of

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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 C-section 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!

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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.

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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 Q7Our pick: 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel S Line, £47,290A 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.

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The I’ve Got A Reputation To Uphold choice… BMW 5-SeriesOur pick: 520d SE Touring, £31,830The 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!

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Jaguar XKROur pick: XKR Coupe, £77,900You’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 GTIOur pick: GTI, £25,045The 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.

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

Slugs and snailsWhen 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.

Insect CafeMake 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 PowerGround 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.

ButterfliesButterflies start out as caterpillars, and for those caterpillars to develop there needs to be somewhere for the adult to lay her eggs. Nettles are widely used as a good plant on which the caterpillars of some butterflies can grow and develop. If your garden is quite big then try to spare a corner to allow nettles and other ‘wild’ plants to thrive. If you don’t like the idea of having nettles in your flowerbeds, then plant some into flowerpots and plunge these in a sunny spot near your beds and borders – this way you’ll give the butterflies the plant but won’t risk the nettles spreading.

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High-rise accommodationVertical planting helps wildlife too. Rather than having bare house or garage walls, or an ugly shed, plant it up. Using trellis or wires to support climbers such as honeysuckle you’ll not only have a better looking garden and have hidden an eye-sore, but will also be providing a useful roosting and resting place, a potential nest site and a source of food for wildlife.

BirdsProvide a ‘bird bath’ for birds of all shapes and sizes to use when they need a drink or to bathe. Shallow water works well but it will need changing and replenishing frequently, especially in hot weather. Make sure that you install it somewhere that is well out of reach of local cats and other predators.

Garden ChemicalsDon’t buy any more garden chemicals – they may seem to provide an easy and quick solution to your garden problems, but most end up endangering beneficial or harmless insects as well as the ones that you are trying to control. Wipe out the beneficial insects and you’ll not only reduce the interest in your garden, but may also be killing some of the insects which have the potential to be your allies as they would normally help to control the pests.

Bird BoxesBird 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 featuresInstall a pond or even just a simple water feature and you’ll be amazed by the amount of wildlife it attracts. Dragonflies, damselflies, other insects, plenty of birds and other animals will use the pond or feature as a drinking place. If you can manage to squeeze in a wildlife pond then you’ll also be providing potential breeding and feeding places too.

Berried TreasurePlant 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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Building a conservatory is one of the most popular home improvements. But aside from the question of whether it will add value to your property, will it add value to your life? A good place to start is with the overall colour scheme. By painting the walls the same colour as the adjacent room, you’ll ensure that the conservatory really feels like part of your home, rather than a last-minute addition. Use the floor, too, as a bridge between the conservatory and the house. Tiled, slate, stone and terracotta floors are beautiful but tend to be rather cold and hard underfoot, so it would be a great idea to scatter one or two rugs to add instant warmth and character, perhaps in a colour used in the next room so as to create a visual link.

With the background colours, textures and patterns established, it’s time to consider the key pieces of furniture – probably a comfortable sofa and some armchairs, perhaps a dining table and chairs – and soft furnishings. Many people choose rattan furniture for a conservatory, and it can look fabulous, adding a touch of exotic, Far Eastern style to the room. To emphasise this look, accessorise with wooden boxes with large brass handles (handy for coffee tables), woven baskets, carved-stone buddhas or elephants, paper lanterns and carved-wood mirrors. For blinds, cushions and throws, choose fabrics in sand, mustard,

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A conservatory extends summer through to winter and creates the perfect link between the house and the garden. But how do you ensure that this is a truly versatile room, one that’s useable all year round and that suits your look and your lifestyle? Katherine Sorrell looks at ways to make your conservatory a space that’s functional, beautiful and great to be in.

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deep red, orange and earthy brown. Alternatively, you could aim for a cool, New England look by teaming white-painted rattan with cottons and linens in plains and checks, tongue-and-groove cabinetry and simple floor and table lamps with pale fabric shades. Or go for a soft, English country look by adding chintzy cushions,

painted ceramics, botanical prints, delicate chandeliers and vases of informally

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Another favourite in a conservatory is metal furniture, though it’s best to

avoid chairs and tables specifically designed for the garden, as they can look unsophisticated and clumsy; instead, opt for curly, decorative metalwork, which looks really pretty, especially painted in a soft pastel colour. Team with toile de Jouy fabrics, old metal café signs, oversized chocolate mugs,

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For a more contemporary effect, faux wicker furniture (for both inside and out) now comes in all sorts of vivid colours and surprisingly sculptural shapes, while high-tech fabrics, which resist staining and fading and are water-resistant, allow you to include upholstered furniture – so you could go for long and lean sofas, or European-inspired, modular forms. The finishing

touches for this look should be sleek, chic and minimal – an oversized floor lamp, perhaps; a piece or two in acrylic (maybe a curved coffee table or a dining chair), a modern chandelier and maybe some framed black-and-white photographs. And there you have it: glamorous or laid back, traditional or modern, the decoration of your conservatory can reflect your personal style and really make this room an integral part of your home.

Use your conservatory all year roundHeating is essential if you plan to use your conservatory in winter, and this is something that’s ideally considered at the planning stage – though a retrofit is always possible. The options are simply to extend your current central heating to the conservatory, placing radiators against the dwarf walls, or to fit underfloor heating, in the form of either warm-water pipes or electric cables. Some systems use convectors, set under the perimeter of the floor and covered with decorative grilles.

In the summer months, your main consideration will be to keep the conservatory cool enough to be pleasant to sit in. As well as opening windows and vents, you can

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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.

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 £800Export tariff £30Reduction in current electricity bills £120TOTAL £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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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.

For more information see http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk


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Cleeve Youth Theatre’s

CYT Summer School is right on your doorstep, giving young people a chance to take part in a whole week of

acting, devising and rehearsing. The thrilling ‘WHODUNNIT?’ murder mystery show will be performed to proud family

and friends on the final day.

It is a fantastic chance for young people to work with theatre professionals, get hands-on experience of acting, not to mention an opportunity to make new friends and have

plenty of fun at the same time.

Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August10am-4pm daily at Cleeve School Drama Studio

For ages 8 to 12 years old

How To Book: Contact Honor Hoskins on 07891 835480 or [email protected]

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How to make Stone-henge 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 edu-cational chal-lenges such as the Kings and Queens quiz.

Where’s Wally? The Totally Essen-tial Travel Collection by Martin Handford This is perfect for whil-ing away the hours, with seven classic ‘Where’s Wally’ books crammed into one handy travel-sized edi-tion. See if you can find Wally any quicker than the kids!

A Year without Au-tumn by Liz Kessler This new title is a compelling read for girls aged 9+, manag-ing 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 every-thing 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.

Yoga Pretzels: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids and Grown-ups 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 pos-sible 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 popular-ity. Perfect for reluctant readers, this series has become a huge hit with school children of all ages.

The Anti-Colour-ing Book by Susan Striker and Ed-ward Kimmel For creative little minds, this is a must-have, packed with ideas and inspiration to encourage chil-dren to expand their minds and develop their artistic ability.

Ivan the Terrible by Anne Fine This brilliantly illustrat-ed 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 re-quirement for rude and worrying translations, Anne Fine incorporates start-to-finish laughs, making this a fantas-tically naughty and perfect read for boys.

You’re a bad man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton This fantastically funny book features miser-able 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 Stephe-nie Meyer If they have escaped the hype thus far, introduce your young teens to the fantastic Twilight series this summer. With a

gripping plot, in-triguing charac-ters and a bit of

romance thrown in, there’ll be no room for bore-dom.

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 moun-tains. 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!

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).



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Emergency NumbersAmbulance 999 EMERGENCY ONLYFire 999 EMERGENCY ONLYPolice 999 EMERGENCY ONLY

Police non emergency 0845 090 1234Crimestoppers 0800 555 111National Missing Persons 0500 700700RSPCA 01242 521 958NSPCC 0800 500 500

Electricity 0800 3281111Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444NHS Direct 08 45 46 47Cheltenham General Hospital 08454 222 222

Chemist NumbersBadham Chemists256 London Road, Charlton KingsCheltenham GL52 6HS01242 515143Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Badham Pharmacy62 Hewlett RoadCheltenham GL52 6AH01242 260165Open Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm & 1.30pm - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Boots The ChemistHigh Street, CheltenhamTel: 01242 527084Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 6pmWednesday 9am - 6pmSunday 11am - 5pm

Lloyds PharmacySt. Pauls Medical Centre, Swindon Rd,Cheltenham, GL50 4DPTel: 01242 571 590Open Monday-Saturday 8am - 10.30pmSundays 9am - 10pm

Badham Pharmacy Emergency prescriptionsIf you have a prescription marked “URGENT” by your doctor outside normal opening hours, please call 01242 516779 for assistance.

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

GP Out of Hours Service08454 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.

RecyclingSwindon Road recycling centreOpening hoursMonday to Friday - 7.30am-7.30pm (summer time) and 7.30am-6.30pm (winter time)Saturdays - 7.30am-4.00pmSundays and bank holidays - 9.00am-1.00pm

Wingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops CleeveHalf 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)Opening hours: 9am – 6:15pm all year round

Household Recycling Centre Helpline on01242 680 010

Useful NumbersCheltenham Borough Council 01242 262626

Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000

Local M.P. Martin Horwood 01242 224889

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

Bacon Theatre 01242 258002

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 01242 572573

Town Hall & Pump Rooms Box Office 0844 5762210

Cineworld Cinemas 0871 200 2000

Cheltenham Borough Community Transport01242 515388

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USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION

Please email [email protected] if you find any information in the directory to be out of date or would like to add new establishments.

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

The Apple Tree InnStockwell LaneWoodmancote GL52 9QGTel: 01242 673277

Bottelino’sSt James StreetCheltenham GL52 2SHTel: 01242 224761

Charlton Kings HotelLondon RoadCheltenham GL52 6UUTel: 01242 231061

The Clock TowerCirencester RoadCheltenham GL53 8EPTel: 01242 672664

Everest Balti House3 Portland StreetCheltenham GL52 2NZTel: 01242 221334

The FarmersEvesham RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8SATel: 01242 679277

Golden Mountain63 Winchcombe StreetCheltenham GL52 2NETel: 01242 672664

The Langton191 London RoadCheltenham GL52 6HTTel: 01242 233022

Taj Mahal Balti11 Church RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 676006

TAKE-AWAYSAirport PlusTel: 01242 808090

Airport Priority CarsTel: 01242 572224

A2B Private HireTel: 01242 580580

Bishop’s Cleeve Private HireTel: 01242 696676

Prestbury Independent TaxiTel: 01242 07860 434421

The 727 Car CompanyTel: 01242 523523

CLUBS & CLASSES

TAXIS

Malvern View Restaurant & HotelCleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PRTel: 01242 672017

Masala Bites22-24 Albion StreetCheltenham GL52 2LPTel: 01242 530531

Rising SunCleeve HillCheltenham GL52 3PXTel: 01242 676281

The Curry Corner133 Fairview RoadCheltenham GL52 2EXTel: 01242 528449

All The Raj27 Prestbury RoadCheltenham GL52 2PPTel: 01242 242474

Chicken Inn1 Portland StreetCheltenham GL52 2NZTel: 01242 527971

China House176 London RoadCheltenham GL52 6HJTel: 01242 523687

Everest Balti House3 Portland StreetCheltenham GL52 2NZTel: 01242 221334

Golden Mountain63 Winchcombe StreetCheltenham GL52 2NETel: 01242 672664

Perfect Pizza32 - 34 St James StreetCheltenham GL52 2SHTel: 01242 235440

Pitville Fish & Chips27 Prestbury RoadCheltenham GL52 2PPTel: 01242 242474

Simpsons Fish & Chips73 - 75 Priors RoadCheltenham GL52 5ALTel: 01242 521964

Turkish Delight6 Portland StreetCheltenham GL52 2PBTel: 01242 282111

Wokswagon77 Priors RoadCheltenham GL52 5ALTel: 01242 575995

Please email [email protected] if you would like to have your club or class listed here. Listing is free of charge if non profit, otherwise only £7.50 + VAT per month. Minimum booking for listings is 6 months.


THE DIRECTORY | LISTINGS

Index of AdvertisersBeauty, Health, Fitness & Skincare All Your Life 17 Beauty Beyond 15 Harriet Cook hair & make-up 11 Must be natural 12 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 12

Building & DIY Staverton Building Supplies 36

Building Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Dave Dowell 34 Graham Trump Maintenance 34

Children, Classes & Tuition Cleeve Youth Theatre 41 Jo Jingles 43 Kumon Maths and English 43

Cleaning Services Tewkesbury Clean Team 34

Chiropractor Cotswold Chiropractic 16

Counselling and Therapies Julie Wales Counselling 13 Pauline Yardley Hypnotherapy 13 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 12 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 12

Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 34

Entertainment & Sports Events Gloucester Rugby 2

Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd 6

Garden Services & Maintenance Edward Price Tree & Garden 29Home Care Bramble Home Care 13

Kitchens & Bathrooms Nicholas Joiner Kitchens 31 Worktops Cheltenham 30 Pittville Bathrooms & Kitchens 3 Severn Vale Bathrooms 35

Meals / Fruit & Veg Deliveries Wiltshire Farm Foods 23

Motoring, MOT’s & Vehicle Sales Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 26 J.T. Vehicle Services 25

Photography & Weddings Cheltenham Photography Courses 11 Cheltenham Wedding Show 10 Fez Photography 12 Harriet Cook hair & make-up 11 Torie Clarke Photography 11 Plumbing & Heating Paul Tamcken 34 Platinum Plumbing Services 37 Glevum Heating 39

Restaurants, Pubs, Shops & Cafés Malvern View 22 Zebra’s Den SA shop 21

Removals MiniMoves 37

Recycling Bags 4 Caddies 21

Security Systems Bulldog Security Systems 48 back cover

Solar PV Systems Glevum Heating 39 Heidi Renewables 40

Solicitors, Mortgages & Will Writing Copperfields 6

Television & Satellite Digital TV & Sat Systems 27 Web Design & Business Services Aztech Computers 21 Economummy 18 Glos Websites 21 The Write Idea 21

Windows & Conservatories Llewellyn Windows 33

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