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It’s October already and the nights are drawing in so whatbetter way of finding that perfect book than at The TimesCheltenham Literature Festival being held in ImperialSquare and the new Literacy Quarter at MontpellierGardens. Many famous faces from Joanna Lumley to DavidWalliams will be making an appearance throughout thenine-day event.Our ‘What’s On’ pages are packed with live music events,markets, dances, charity events and don’t miss out on thismonth’s spooky going’s on at Prinknash Bird Park and OverFarm Park. Also, check out our centre pages for the fun-packed events happening throughout October at theBrewery right here in Cheltenham.Read our ‘Did you know?’ column from Sam Gobourndepicting Cheltenham’s Spas. Sam also took the fantasticautumnal view of Pittville Pump Room featured on ourcover.If it’s the time of year you are thinking about those jobsaround the house, we have an array of local tradesmenoffering their skills – especially those essential boilerservices and chimney sweeps before the winter sets in.The Local Answer visited the studio of the highlyacclaimed award winning artist Frances Whitman andcaught a glimpse of some amazing pet portraits in progress– an ideal Christmas gift for someone special.Have you ever heard of a ‘no hands’ massage? Catch upwith Helen in her ‘Feeling Great’ column on this dynamicnew form of massage that is becoming one of the mostpowerful therapeutic treatments.

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GLOUCESTER Rugby are preparing forthe return of the Heineken Cup whichkicks off on Sunday, 13th Novemberwhen Bryan Redpath and his teamtravel to France to take on Toulouse inthe opening round.

Gloucester, who have beendrawn in Pool 6 along withToulouse, Harlequins andConnacht,will kick off their homecampaign at Kingsholm onSaturday, 19thNovember againstHarlequins. The fixtures withConnacht are scheduled forconsecutive Saturdays inDecember– in Ireland on the 10th and at home

on the 17th. The return matches withHarlequins and Toulouse take place on14th January (away) and 21st January(home) respectively.Back row forward Matt Cox hasplayed for both his previous clubWorcester Warriors and Gloucester inthe Amlin Challenge Cup but can’t waitto taste Heineken Cupaction for the first time.“It’s a tournamentthat we’re all lookingforward to. The AvivaPremiership is thepinnacle of English clubrugby but theHeinekenCup is the closestthing to international rugby there is.”

“We play the other English teams ona regular basis so it’s an opportunity totake on new teams in different countries.”“As professional rugby players, youalways want to pit yourself against thehighest quality opposition and theHeineken Cup gives you that chance –it’s so important for us as players andfor Gloucester as a club.”Gloucester Rugby are celebratingtheir return to the Heineken Cup bygiving supporters the opportunity towatch all three home pool matches andsave a massive £33 off Silver seating and£14 off the Shed. The ‘Tri Pack’ is nowavailable – C&G Stand Silver £75(normally £108) and The Shed £49(normally £63). Supporters can bookonline or by calling the ticket hotline(Option 2) – contact details above.

Gloucester Rugby have kindly given us 5 pairs of ticketsin the C&G Stand for their Premiership home gameagainst Harlequins on Saturday, 19th November – kick-off 3.40pm – for lucky readers to win.To enter the draw, just send your name, address andtelephone number to: Harlequins Draw, The LocalAnswer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, CheltenhamGL53 9QS. Closing date:Wednesday 19th October 2011.

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Very few people refer to Cheltenham by its fullname today, that being Cheltenham Spa. Thename still exists, most noticeably with the nameof the railway station, but the spa is often left outof conversation. For many of us when we thinkof a spa in Cheltenham we immediately thinkof the Pittville Pump Room, which until 2003was still a spa. But the Pump Room was notCheltenham’s first spa, the town’s fame as a spatown began over 100 years before the Pump Roomwas completed in 1830.

Cheltenham’s spa waters were originallydiscovered around 1716 when the ‘Original’ or‘Old Well’ was discovered, and the discoveriescontinued up until 1944 when a series of previouslyunmentioned wells were discovered. Altogetherthere were at least twenty-six commerciallyoperated wells within Cheltenham. These wellswere exploited for commercial gain for over twocenturies, housed in buildings ranging from thegrandeur of the Pump Room to what was in somecases little more than a garden shed housing a spa.

Even though fresh waters were being found upuntil the end of the Second World War the greatdays of Cheltenham as a spa were over by as earlyas 1850. Most of the early spas were demolishedby the middle of the nineteenth century with thosethat remained eventually following suit. There wasonce the ‘Montpellier Well’ that is now MontpellierStreet, with shops standing on top of the old well,and there used to be two wells around what is nowRodney Road, one under what is now a car park.

The Pittville Pump Room survived all this andeven though it is no longer a spa, the buildingremains one of Cheltenham’s main attractions forits architecture and history, and in spite of the gloryyears of Cheltenham as a spa town being long gone,the town still, officially, remains Cheltenham Spa.

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Our showroom contains a huge range of stylish,practical and affordable home ideas to suit all tastes,including a wonderful range of furniture that can becustomized to match your home interiors. Simplyselect a piece you like and choose the colour fromour charts and our team will complete it to yourrequirements.

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THE BIG LAUGH CAFE COMEDYCLUBThe return of Gloucester's big Saturdaynight comedy club, with guest comediansInel Tomlinson, Sean Percival and headlineact Mike Wilmot (as seen on BBC1's Live atthe Apollo). With table seating, hot foodmenu and disco. £12, 8.30pm – 1am,Gloucester Guildhall, box office 01452503050 or www.gloucesterguildhall.co.ukLIVE MUSIC BY LIGHTER THIEVESThe Bayshill, St Georges Place. 9-11pm.Free.LIVE MUSIC WITH OVER THE HILLAt the Albion Club, Albion House, NorthStreet, Cheltenham. 8.45-12. Smallcharge.LIVE MUSIC BY PAUL FOSTERCharlton Kings Club, Chalrton Kings,Cheltenham. 8.45pm. £2 non members.JB JAZZ & BLUESReddings Community Centre, Reddings,Cheltenham. 7.30pm.1 & 2 OCTOBERGREAT TASTE FOOD MARKETWEEKEND AT GLOUCESTERQUAYSFine food and crafts on offer at this monthlymarket featuring the finest regionalproduce, plus entertainment, music,balloon modelling, face painting etc, freeentry, 11am - 5pm, Gloucester Quays.www.gloucesterquays.co.ukTHE BREWERY CRAFT MARKETThe Brewery’s Arts and Crafts Market isback with the usual mix of local stall holdersalong with some new ones too. Talentedcrafts people and local businesses will be

selling their unique, beautiful and tastyproducts over the weekend. The CraftMarkets will also be at the Brewery for 2weekends in November. On 5-6thNovember you’ll find a delicious mix oflocal food and drink alongside the usualcraft stalls. And on 25-27th, the marketgoes all festive with plenty of Christmasshopping and some carol singing andmulled wine to get you in the festivemood. If you’re interested in having a stallat future Brewery crafts markets pleasecontact Sarah Farrow by [email protected] or visitwww.jswevents.co.uk. Sat 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun11am-5pm

1-9 OCTOBERDEER SAFARIS IN FOREST OFDEANThis autumn why not join the ForestryCommission’s early morning deer safari.Suitable for the whole family with a cookedbreakfast included, wrap up warm andwear sensible shoes. From 6.45am to8.45am. £22. Call 01594 833057.

2 OCTOBERGRANDPARENTS DAYCotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, BurfordOX18 4JP. 01993823006.ROYAL FORESTER FINE DININGWITH DEAN FOREST RAILWAYTreat someone special with a leisurelythree course lunch as you steam throughthe Royal Forest. Book in advance 01594845840.ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONRun by Den Parrett. The Norwood, BathRoad, Cheltenham. 9-11pm. Free.

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17 SEPTEMBER-13 NOVEMBERTHE WONDERFUL WORLD OFRODNEY PEPPÉEnter into the colourful world of childhood,imagination and memories with thisfabulously endearing exhibition of toys andautomata. Toymaker Extraordinaire RodneyPeppé is the author and illustrator of morethan 80 children’s books and the creator ofHuxley Pig (ITV) and Angelmouse (BBCTV). His work is included in collections inJapan and he has exhibited in one-manshows at the V&A Museum of Childhood,The National Theatre and The HolburneMuseum of Art, Bath. Discover weird andwonderful flying machines, intricate andamazing moving toys, characters frompicture books and a colourful world ofhumour, wit and magic. A delight forchildren of all ages! Admission free,donations welcome.The Museum in thePark, Stratford Park, Stroud. Tel: 01453763394. www.museuminthepark.org.uk1 OCTOBERSEA SHANTIES AT THE MUSEUMA day of nautical music in the WaterwaysMuseum and on the dockside performedby various local artists, and take in a tour ofthe Museum at the same time. EveningConcert: 7pm-10pm, an eveningperformance by Graeme Meek and BarryGoodman in Coots Bar and Restaurantadjacent to the Museum tells the story of‘Where the Working Boats Went’ in songsand verse. Entrance: £6, bookings andfurther information: 01452 318200.THE COMMITMENTS SOUL PARTYCelebrating twenty years since the iconicfilm was released; The Commitments SoulParty kicks off with a screening of theoriginal feel-good Irish film TheCommitments [15], on the big screen. Thisis followed by the live 10-piece tributeband, The Kommitments, who aredynamic, visual, authentic and accurate,capturing all the energy and atmosphere ofthe movie. Film 7pm. Live band 9.15pm.£17. Combined (£15 Concert, £5 Film).01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk.THE FUNGI AT WESTONBIRTAND THEIR TREES GUIDED WALKJoin Dave Shorten, from the CotswoldFungus Group to explore Westonbirt’sremarkable diversity of fungi and discoverthe hidden roles they play in supportingtheir trees. Meet in the Education Centre.10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm. £8 per adult,£5 per child (in addition to admission). Call01666 880220 to book. No dogs allowed.Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury.LIVE MUSIC BY FEATHERSTONEAt the Cotswold Inn, Portland Street,Cheltenham. 9pm. Free.

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3-14 OCTOBERRESISTANCE: WHICH WAY THEFUTURE?Striking new multimedia exhibition atGloucester Cathedral. Resistance is a dual-screen installation, comprising drama anddocumentary films and an immersiveaudio-video experience. It takes as itsstarting point the Nazi programme ofmass-murder targeting disabled people andasks what this history means for all of ustoday. www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk5 OCTOBERWORLDSKILLS EVENTThe National Star College is hosting a‘Have a Go’ taster day for young disabledpeople from across the South West whoare thinking of going onto college. It aims togive people a ‘bite-size’ taste of a new skill,trade or profession and give them theinformation they need to get on at work orin their careers. If you are interested intaking part please contact Linda Johnstonon 01242 527631 (x6248) or for moreinformation about our courses on offer visitwww.natstar.ac.uk/worldskills.AVERT FRANCIS AT CAFE RENESinger/songwriter, 9pm, free entry. 31Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP.01452 309340. www.caferene.co.uk5-8 OCTOBER‘CASH ON DELIVERY’ PRESENTED BYTHE LECKHAMPTON PLAYERSWritten by Michael Cooney. AtLeckhampton Village Hall, Church Road,Leckhampton. Tickets £6.00, licensed bar.

Doors open 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets availablefrom Margaret Humphries: 01242 522567(between 10am & 8pm)6 OCTOBERJAM/OPEN MIC NIGHTAt the Restoration, High Street,Cheltenham. 9-11pm.LIVE MUSIC WITH DAVE MILESThe Apple Tree, Woodmancote, BishopsCleeve. Free entry.7-16 OCTOBERCHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVALAppearances from Duncan Bannatyne,Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and AdeleParks to name a few. Workshops andmore. Box office: 01242 505 444www.cheltenhamfestivals.com.7 OCTOBERGLEE TRIBUTE BAND AT STROUDSUBSCRIPTION ROOMSThe Glee Club have already performed tothousands of people all over the UK. Thisvibrant show includes a Madonna medley,favourites from High School Musical,Hannah Montana and of course Don’t StopBelieving. 7.30pm £10 (concs £8) 01453760900 www.subscriptionrooms.org.ukANTIDOTE AT CAFE RENEAcoustic blues, 11pm. Folk grinder aftershow party featuring Tony’s Ruffhouse,allstars + guests + dj. 31 Southgate Street,Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452 309340.www.caferene.co.ukLIVE MUSIC WITH ALEX CHAPMANThe Royal George, Birdlip. 9pm. Free.

LIVE MUSIC WITH SIAN CHANDLER& RAY HUGHESCotswold Inn, Portland Street,Cheltenham. Free. 9-11pm.LIVE MUSIC SHORT AND SWEETThe Exmouth, Bath Road, Cheltenham.9pm.

TUBBY BLUES CLUBSony West and the Congo Faith Healers,Ted Crook and the Blues Highway. 8pm.United Services Club, Cheltenham. £10.01242 691998.8 OCTOBERLIVE MUSIC WITH BEX & FRANKSThe Bayshill, St Georges Place,Cheltenham. 9-11pm. Free.LIVE MUSIC WITH THE BRIDGECharlton Kings Club, Cheltenham.8.45pm. Charge.LIVE MUSIC MICHIGAN AVENUECotswold Inn, Portland Street,Cheltenham. 9pm. Free.LIVE MUSIC WITH STEAMROLLEROld Pats Club, Everest Road. 9pm.LIVE MUSIC WITH TRUE COLOURSAlbion House, North Street, Cheltenham.9-12pm. Very small charge.THE JAMM AT GLOUCESTERGUILDHALLIt may have been 29 years since PaulWeller’s original band delighted their fans,but this exciting and authentic Jam tributeshow will no doubt provide a stunning highenergy performance. Tickets cost £12.50.www.gloucester.gov.uk/freetime/guildhall.

CHELTENHAM will betreated to a dose of classicalmusic mayhem from theinternational comedy performer,Adrian Garratt, when he burstsonto the Bacon Theatre stage onWednesday 26th October at7.30pm. The founder ofPluck and all-round funnyguy will present his onstagealter-ego, Sid Bowfin, in Sid Bowfin’s Musical Feast whichcontinues his tradition of hilarious musical bedlam.Sid Bowfin plays the violin. Sid Bowfin is slightly odd. And

very funny... Enter Sid Bowfin’s bizarrely different musicalworld, where the greatest classical music collides with Sid’sweird brain. Mozart entrée? Rossini steak? Vivaldi soufflé, withBizet sauce? Certainly Madam! Clowning, classicism andcomedic banter combine to create a unique experience ingourmet musical entertainment. Degustation essential!Tickets for Sid Bowfin’s funny family show cost just £10.00

or £8.00 for concession. For more information or to booktickets call the Bacon Theatre Box Office on 01242 258002or visit www.bacontheatre.co.ukThanks to the Bacon Theatre, we’ve got 3 pairs of tickets

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enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles and talkwith Sarah’s team of qualified stylists as wellas Chapel Spa’s beauty therapists. Discoverall the tricks of the fashion and beauty tradeto make you look and feel fabulous andtake a goodie bag home with you at theend of the night.Tickets for the eveningcost £9.50 each and can be booked onlinevia www.stylusparties.co.uk or Cobalt’ssite: www.cobalthealth.co.uk/fundraising –just click on ‘Events Diary’. Proceeds go toCobalt’ Heart Mind & Body ScannerAppeal.THE PULL AT CAFE RENEPost-Rock Americana Folk Rock, 9pm, freeentry. 31 Southgate Street, GloucesterGL1 1TP. 01452 309340.www.caferene.co.ukBAYSHILL JAM SESSIONRun by Paul Newman, Bayshill Inn, 85 StGeorges Place. Cheltenham. 9pm.13 OCTOBERJAM/OPEN MIC NIGHTRestoration, High Street, Cheltenham.9-11pm.LIVE MUSIC WITH JIM RAMSEYThe Apple Tree, Woodmancote, BishopsCleeve. 9pm. Free.14 OCTOBERMADAME BLAVATSKY LIVES, ROSESTHEATRE, TEWKESBURY

A sparkling comedy looking at the effects ofan all-knowing spiritualist on three women,two face dreadful futures, one other ispromised an abundance of happiness.Tickets £14, (£13 concs), students £7.7.30pm. Box Office: 01684 295074www.rosestheatre.orgILLUSTRATED TALK BYPHOTOGRAPHER MIKE LEACH‘In the blink of an eye’. Talk by Michaelabout his high-speed action images thatreveal aspects of animals lives through thishighly technical method. Please call Naturein Art 01452 731422 to book your seat.£8.LIVE MUSIC BY SYNERGYExmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham.9pm.LIVE MUSIC WITH MI BROWNThe Royal George, Birdlip, Cheltenham,Glos. 9pm. Free.15 OCTOBERCALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP ATSTROUD SUBSCRIPTION ROOMSA one-day workshop in the art of beautifulwriting, suitable for left and right handedpeople. Simple tools will be provided. Call01453 760900, booking essential, £30.LIVE MUSIC WITH FREE WHEELINGBLUESThe Bayshill, St Georges Place. 9-11. Free.

8 OCTOBERPAUL DANIELS AT ROSES THEATRE,TEWKESBURY

‘Hair Today Gone Tomorrow’ – the‘hilhairious’ art of comedy magic’. Specialguest starts Debbie McGee and MartinDaniels. Enjoy a spectacular show from ourmost successful TV magician. 7.30. Tickets£18.50 Concs £17.50. Box Office: 01684295074. www.rosestheatre.orgHOWLER’S COMEDY CLUBHowler’s is Cheltenham’s only weekendComedy Club offering the very best instand-up comedy from across the UK andbeyond. Enjoy an unrivalled comedyexperience with some of the biggest namesin stand-up taking to the stage. Tickets are£12 and available from the Town Hall BoxOffice 0844 576 2210 or The Wheatsheaf01242 525371.CHARITY AUTUMN BALLA voluntary event organised to benefit the‘Breast Cancer Care’ Charity based atCheltenham Oncology Unit and the ‘HopeFor Tomorrow’ Mobile ChemotherapyUnit. Both of these reg charities supportpeople with Cancer who live inGloucestershire. Enjoy a 3 course meal anddance the night away for a good cause.1873 Suite Gloucester Rugby Club,Kingsholm.7pm-12.30am. Contact LizWhite 07789 260 509 for [email protected] BOHEMIANS – A NIGHT OFQUEEN AT STROUD SUBSCRIPTIONROOMSA chance to re-live the glory days ofQueen with this exciting Queen tributeband.Performing Killer Queen, Somebodyto Love, Don’t Stop me now, You’re myBest Friend, We are the Champions andmany more. Guarantees to be anelectrifying night. 7.30pm 01453 760900.www.subscriptionrooms.org.ukCHILDREN’S NEARLY NEW SALEWide range of quality goods frommaternity, birth and older. Puzzles, travelsystems, walkers, activity stations, clothes,toys and books.10am-2pm. Free entry. Allproceeds donated to Sunflowers ToddlerGroup. Details [email protected]. 07799 796687CHELTENHAM MOTOR CLUB SHOWThe Brewery welcomes CheltenhamMotor Club from 10am - 6pm there will

be a static display consisting of a number ofclassic and racing cars & motorcycles alongwith an exhibition of motor photographs.Cars on show include Rally, Racers,Dragsters, Hill Climb, Sprint, Karts andClassic Cars. If Motorcycles are more yourthing, there’s plenty on display includingMotor-cross, Trials, Circuit Racers andClassic Motorcycles. Come and see themachines close-up and chat with thedrivers/riders and the marshals that helpmake motor events run. On the day theclub will be collecting donations for ourcharity Make A Wish Foundation® UK. Formore information on this and other eventsgo to www.cheltmc.com or [email protected] or telephone the clubon 01242 522590.8 & 22 OCTOBEROWL EVENING AT COTSWOLDFALCONRY CENTREYour chance to get close to these beautifulbirds and see them fly in the evening andnight sky. Cakes and hot drinks provided.6.30-9pm. £39 per person. Call 01386701043 to book your place.9 OCTOBERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CIRCUS ATGREATFIELD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOLThe Big top is coming to school, enjoyClowns, Jugglers, Magicians and Acrobatswith all the fun of a traditional circus.Tickets are available for performances at1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. For furtherinformation or to purchase tickets pleasecontact [email protected] Park School, Hulbert Crescent,Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3FZ,www.greatfieldparkschool.comCHELTENHAM COMMUNITY SAFETY DAYAnother chance to meet local officers, getthe chance to win prizes and even climbinside emergency vehicles! The Breweryhas hosted two Community Safety days inthe last year, both have been lots of fun andextremely popular, particularly for youngchildren. There will also be a friendly dogon show from the Police Dog team. Thefire service will be coming along too, andyou’ll be able to pick up crime preventionadvice, talk about any policing issues in thearea and learn how the officers tacklecrime. Bring your bike along to get itsecurity coded completely free! 10am-3pmJOHN KEENS NEW ORLEANS JAZZBANDFundraiser for Festival Performing Arts, 7-10pm. Subtone, Cheltenham.11-29 OCTOBERWE WILL ROCK YOU AT BRISTOLHIPPODROMEThe smash-hit musical by Queen and BenElton returns for a 3 week run. With 24 ofQueen’s biggest hits delivered in thisspectacular show. Starring Over theRainbow finalist Jenny Douglas, LeonLopez Brookside/West End star, IanReddington and Hear Says Noel Sullivan.www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk12 OCTOBERFASHION TIPS AND BEAUTY TRICKSSarah Cook, founder and director of StylusParties will be hosting an evening of fashionand beauty, in aid of Cobalt, at Chapel Spain Cheltenham. From 7pm - 10pm you can


18 OCTOBERTONY HAWKS AT CHELTENHAMTOWN HALLTony looks back at his funniest moments inan evening of stories, songs and sillinessfrom his life as a comedian, best sellingauthor, popstar, film producer, tv and radiostar in this new show. 8.00pm. Tickets£16. Box Office: 0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk18-23 OCTOBERART EXHIBITIONFrances Whitman will be the resident artistat Nature in Art for one week. 07866500679. www.nature-in-art.org.uk20 OCTOBERTHE INDIGO KINGSJazzy Blues, 9pm, free entry. 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.ukWAKEY! WAKEY! AT GLOUCESTERGUILDHALLPlus guests To Kill a King and Casey Shea.Wakey! Wakey! offer the perfect balance ofa cross between pop and indie rock.Tickets £9 in advance £12 on the door.www.gloucester.gov.uk/freetime/guildhall.HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE BREWERYThere’s a host of activities to keep yourlittle ones occupied for Halloween at theBrewery on Thursday 20th October.Wizard Trelawney is delighted to bereturning to the centre with four morespooky magic shows and he’ll be bringing afew of his pet dragons along including SirNigel Of Trelawney and Noodles. Therewill be 20 minute shows at 12pm, 1pm,

2pm and 3pm. He’ll tell you his secrets ofdragon training along with some of theother strange creatures he has in his care.He also has some clever tricks up hissleeve (and he has very big sleeves) toentertain and amuse kids of all ages. From12-4pm Creative kids can join in free cardand jewellery making workshops, courtesyof the lovely people from the BreweryCraft Markets. They will also have aselection of their arts and crafts (includingtheir very popular monkeys) on sale to giveyou a small taste of the usual markets. Kidscan get their faces painted for free so theycan turn into their favourite Halloweenghost or witch characters. Look out forspecial offers for little ones in ourrestaurants, including Kids Eat Free atFrankie & Benny’s or Chiquito or a freedrink and ice-cream with all kids meals inAprès. Coming soon … HarvesterRestaurant due to open in November!Harvester is proud to offer freshlyprepared food, a warm welcome andrelaxing atmosphere. It’s the ideal place forthose that seek genuine value, whether fora family meal, a relaxing drink or a bite toeat with friends. 12pm-4pm

21 OCTOBERREINFORCED + INCIDENT SUPPORTHard rock with female edge. 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.ukLIVE MUSIC WITH LAST MANSTANDINGRoyal, 54 Horsefair Street, Charlton Kings,Cheltenham. 9pm.

LIVE MUSIC WITH THE CORONETTESCotswold Inn, Portland Street,Cheltenham. 9pm. Free.LIVE MUSIC WITH BIG MAMA & THEMISDITZCharlton Kings Club, Cheltenham.8.45pm. £2 non-members.SOUDLEY VILLAGE MARKETThriving local market selling garden items,meat, pickles and preserves, bread, cider,plants and herbs, jewellery, cards and gifts.9.30am-1pm. Soudley Memorial Hall,Cinderford. 01594 821119 for details.

16 OCTOBERNORTH COTSWOLD FOOD ANDFARMING FESTIVALA local group of select North Cotswoldsfood producers will be setting up their stallsselling the finest food the region has tooffer. Demonstrations from Robs Rees‘The Cotswold Chef’. Cotswold Farm Park(admission free to food festival only).

15 & 16 OCTOBERECONOMUMMY:ON THE HIGH STREETBeechwood Shopping Centre,Cheltenham. Mums in Business Stallsand Flexible Work OpportunitiesA great place to start your ChristmasShopping with many offersStalls to include: Cotswold Gifts, 5 StarValeting, Forever Living Products,Glitter & Gloss, HR Business, Jamie atHome, Smallprints, Tick Tocks.Full details at www.economummy.com

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22 OCTOBERNOW 2Charlton Kings Club, Cheltenham. £2 nonmembers. 8.45pm.LIVE MUSIC WITH OVER THE HILLCotswold Inn, Portland Street,Cheltenham. 9pm. Free.LIVE MUSIC WITH BECKEY CARTERThe Exmouth, Bath Road, Cheltenham.9pm.OTIS MACK AND THE TUBBYBLUESTERSO’Neills, Montpellier, Cheltenhan. 9pm.22-31 OCTOBERFRIGHTMARE HALLOWEEN FESTIVALAT OVER FARMDaytime activities are open from 10amwith lots of fun for all the family from tripsto the pumpkin patch, quad train rides andCaptain Jock’s Pirate hunt. Evening eventsstarting at 6.30pm. No daytime events onMonday 31 October. Pumpkins andHalloween decorations available to getyour house ready for the big night.Refreshments will be available. Bookingadvisable to guarantee your place. Visitwww.frightmare.co.uk or call 01452260055.FIGHT FOR LIFE AT THE TOWN HALLWrestling is back in the Town Hall in aid ofCancer Research UK. The Main Event isbetween Gloucester’s Steve Speed andBristol’s Pete (Mr. Vain) Collins. Also on thebill are ‘World of Sport’ stars Johnny Kiddand Blondie Barrett. Other local interest isChurchdown’s Gilligan Gordon and Bathstar, Zak Garrett. There are 5 superb boutsin all for a full night’s entertainment. Tickets:£15 Ringside, £10 Elsewhere. SpecialFamily Ticket (2 x Adults; 2 x Children) at£24. Concessions (Senior Citizens; HMForces; Students etc.,) are priced at £8.Children under 16 are at £5. Doors openat 7pm the event commencing at 7-30pm.Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office is on0844 576 2210 and the website is:www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk23 OCTOBERLOWER WOODS GUIDED AUTUMNWALKA seasonal guided walk around LowerWoods nature reserve, near Wickwar,taking in different aspects, landscapes andwildlife of this diverse ancient woodland.The route is about 2.5 miles long. Pleasecall 01452 383333 to book.

24 OCTOBERTEA DANCE AT THE TOWN HALLAn afternoon of dancing, conversation andtea and biscuits. 2.30pm. £3.50. BoxOffice: 0844 576 2210 or visitwww.cheltenhamtownhall.org.ukTHE SPECIALS30 years since releasing their legendary hitsingle ‘Ghost Town’, The Specials will beperforming at Cheltenham Racecourse.Visit www.thespecials.com for details26 OCTOBERFEED THE BIRDS FAMILY MORNINGAT SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTREEnjoy a walk around the grounds learningabout the different birds and how to attractthem into your garden before making yourown bird feeder to take home. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult. Time:9.30am. Cost £12 per adult and £6 perchild. Call 01453 891223 to book.BIG DRAW AT ROBINSWOOD HILLCOUNTRY PARKTry your hand at creating art from naturallycollected materials. A day of activities, justcall in or ring for details 01452 383333.SID BOWFIN’S MUSICAL FEAST!Sid Bowfin plays the violin, but slightly oddand very funny. Clowning, classicism andcomedic banter combine to create aunique experience in gourmet musicalentertainment. Tickets: £10. Box Office:01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk27 OCTOBERILLEGAL EAGLES AT CHELTENHAMTOWN HALLAn amazing show featuring class Eaglessongs. Tickets prices £19.50. Visitwww.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk or callthe Box Office: 0844 576 221028 OCTOBERTHE WURZELS AT GLOUCESTERGUILDHALLEnjoy a fun filled evening with all the familyas the West country’s most infamouscovers bands returns to the Guildhall todelight with their unique style of traditionalZummerzet Scrumpy ‘n’ Western music.Tickets cost £13.50.www.gloucester.gov.uk/freetime/guildhall.28-29 OCTOBERFASHION AND GIFT FAIR ATCHELTENHAM RACECOURSETwo day fashion and gift fair, decorativeaccessories for the home, gifts for all the

family, unusual food and garden andoutdoor items. Tickets £4 in advanceonline www.cheltenham.co.uk. 01634226203. Various times.29 OCTOBERHEART & SOUL COMMUNITY CHOIRAT LONGFORD VILLAGE HALLWorld Song in Harmony. An eclectic mix tokeep everyone on thier toes. 7.30pm.Longford Village Hall. Longford Lane. £6 or£5 concessions and in advance.Refreshments, Raffle. 01452 381642.HANSEL & GRETEL AT THE BACONTHEATREImage Musical Theatre present thistimeless, Brothers Grimm fairytale ofbravery and adventure suitable for thewhole family. Tickets: £10, familiy £32. BoxOffice 01242 258002.HALLOWEEN FUN WITHGLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUSTEnjoy making pumpkin latterns and otherseasonal ornaments around our bonfireand parade them through the woods.Short walk into Conygre Woods. Cost £2per pumpkin. Booking essential. 3-6pm.01452 383333COBALT COFFEE MORNINGS 2011Delicious home made cakes, raffle andcoffee. Sale of winter bedding plants.Linton House, Thirlestaine Road,Cheltenham. 10am-midday. All proceedsto Cobalt’s Heart, Mind and Body ScannerAppeal. Everyone welcome.TABLE TOP SALECoates Village Hall, Coates, nr Cirencester.Doors open from 2pm-4pm and Cobalttable will have a selection of cards (inc.Christmas cards) Cobalt cook books, giftsand bric-a-brac, as well as the opportunityto try your luck on the tombola and raffle.LIVE MUSIC WITH THE RIFFTOADSCharlton Kings Club, Cheltenham.8.45pm. £2 non members.29 & 30 OCTOBERFRANCES WHITMAN ART WORKSHOP

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Saturday 29th October &Sunday 30th October 2011‘How to Draw Realistic Animal Eyes &Fur in Coloured Pencil’ with awardwinning artist FrancesWhitmanat her studio in Cheltenham.Tel 07866 500679Please check the website for workshopdetails and to purchase limited edition printswww.franceswhitmanart.comFrances will be holding DrawingPets Workshops in 2012.

The Local Answer recently enjoyed avisit to the studio of the acclaimedwildlife artist Frances Whitman.

We were enthusiastic to meet Francesafter viewing her website portfolio, but I don’tthink it prepared us for quite howbreathtaking Frances’ artwork was. Thedetail from every pencil and brushstroke wasastounding.Frances told us how she

discovered her natural talent forpainting and drawing whenshe was recovering from anaccident 20 years ago andwas given some pencils andpastels to pass the time by afriend. She has since metwith acclaim for her animalpaintings and drawings.Entirely self taught, she finds

that a mix of Faber-castell pencilsand pastels is the most effectivemedia for achieving the fine details in herdrawings. For her paintings, Frances worksin oils and acrylics.To Frances the most challenging aspect of

her work is capturing eye expression, the lifeand soul of her pictures, for which she runsworkshops from her studio.In 2008 Frances was delighted to win an

award for her drawing of a tiger entitled

‘Hypnotized’ at the 10th Annual Exhibitionof the Marwell International Art Society, theworld’s largest exhibition of wildlife art,which was held at Marwell Zoo. Simon King,the multi award-winning wildlife cameraman,film-maker and television star of BBC’s ‘BigCat Diary’ and ‘Springwatch’ opened theexhibition and presented the awards.

In 2009 Frances was thrilled to winthe SimonCombes Award for theBest African picture in the showat the Wildlife ArtSociety InternationalExhibition held at Nature inArt, Wallsworth Hall, Twig-worth, Glos. Frances waspresented with her awardby Susie Combes.If you would like to see

Frances’ work she is the Artistin Residence for a week at

Nature in Art from the 18th to the23rd October, where you can view her artand purchase prints and cards.

Frances will also be exhibiting her artworkalong with 5 fellow artists Phillip Boulton,Carole Feasey, SonjaWray, John Horton andHenk Van Zanten at Seasons ConferenceCentre, Quat Goose Lane, Swindon Villageon the 12th and 13th November.

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30 OCTOBERTRAILS AND GHOST TRAILSA ghostly halloween five mile walkincluding spooky tales, to St Briavel’sCastle. £4 each including soup and a roll.Booking essential. Contact: Overlookingthe Wye, Julie Godfrey 01600 891527.31 OCTOBER-1 NOVEMBERCHRISTMAS FAIR TO AID WELLCHILD

WellChild’s fantastic annual Christmas Fairwill take place at Daylesford Farm nearKingham. Home-grown organic food intheir café for those worn out shoppers.80stalls including clothes, leather goods,jewellery, accessories, gifts and items forthe home.Tickets for the preview eveningare £20 for two when bought in advanceor £12 each on the door. Tickets include aglass of wine and canapés. Tickets forTuesday are £10 for two when bought inadvance and £6 per person on the door.Call 0845 458 8171 or [email protected] NOVEMBERSTAGE EXPERIENCE; FAME THEMUSICAL AT THE BACON THEATRE

High energy show following the lives ofyoung students at the Fame School ofPerforming Arts. Many familiar tracks suchas Dancing on the Sidewalk and of courseFame. Tickets £12. 01242 654242 oronline www.stage-experience.co.uk1-5 NOVEMBERTHE KING AND I AT BRISTOLHIPPODROMEThe stars of the future are on show asBLOC Productions present this memorableRodgers and Hammerstein musical.www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk4 NOVEMBERTHE CORONETTESThe Exmouth, Bath Road, Cheltenham.9pm.ADE EDMONDSON AND THE BADSHEPHERDSPunk songs with a Celtic feel, AdeEdmondson and his band are playing at theGloucester Guildhall. Tickets £17.50 inadvance £19.50 on the door.www.gloucester.gov.uk.

5 NOVEMBERBROCKHAMPTON CHRISTMASMARKETOnce again, our fantastic supporters areholding their annual BrockhamptonChristmas Market at Rhodes MemorialHall, Brockhampton (nr Cheltenham offthe A40). Why not start your Christmasshopping early and come along from 2pm-4pm to support Cobalt? There will be lotsto see and buy including stained glassdecorations, vintage candles, stoneware,hand and finger puppets, a raffle and CobaltChristmas cards. Also making a welcomereturn will be Brockhampton andSevenhampton's famous homemade cakes!THE FABULOUS DOUGH BOYSCharlton Kings Club, Charlton Kings,Cheltenham. 8.45pm. £2 non-members.

11 NOVEMBERJOE PASQUALE – THE PULL MYFINGER OUT TOUR

There are dark days ahead and evendarker nights when the sun goes down, butthere’s a shining light to help you throughthem. Joe Pasquale is back, from outerspace, he's just walked in to find you herewith that sad look upon your face! Wellthere's no need to look sad anymore. It’stime for The Pull My Finger Tour. But it’snot just any finger! ‘Is it a chocolate finger?’I hear you ask, ‘Is it an iced finger?’, ‘Or is ita long thin thumb that looks like a finger?’No, it’s the fickle finger of fate, and wedare you to pull it. Tickets: £17.50(£15.50). Box Office: 01242 258002.www.bacontheatre.co.uk

5-12 NOVEMBERTOY SALEGames, DVDs, CDs plus new gift stall.9.15am-4.30 daily, except Sunday atCharlton Kings Baptist Church mainchapel. Donate toys or price it andreceive 50% of the value. All proceedsin aid of Acorns Childrens Hospice.Please contact us by 1 Nov for alldonated toys and any offers of help.01242 522559

CHARITY CONCERT WITH THERAMRODSThis concert is in aid of GloucestershireCounty Association for the Blind andCheltenham Animal Shelter. The Ramrodsare Cheltenham’s longest-serving pop bandwhich gave Brian Jones his break beforejoining The Rolling Stones. Tickets are£7.50. To book call01242 221170 or01242 548775

12 NOVEMBERCHRISTMAS BEAD WEAVINGWORKSHOP AT STROUDSUBSCRIPTION ROOMSWith Lucy Naumann and Jackie Aldridge.Learn simple techniques of stitchedbeadwork and then make a beautifulChristmas tree bauble with them. Toolsprovided, materials may be purchased onthe day (£5.00). Everyone welcome, £15(booking essential). 10am-4pm. Call 01453760900

12-13 NOVEMBERART EXHIBITIONGloucestershire artists Phillip Boulton,Frances Whitman, Carole Feasey, SonyaWray, John Horton and Henk Van Zantenwill be exhibiting their artwork at SeasonsConference Centre, Quat Goose Lane,Swindon Village. On sale will be originalartwork, limited edition prints, cards andgifts. Free entrance and free parking. Open10am-6pm. 07866 600679.

14 NOVEMBERJETHRO AT BRISTOL HIPPODROMECome and experience some seriousnonsensical twaddle from the hilariousJethro in his warm Cornish accent.www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk.

17 NOVEMBERICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE:MACBETHSomething wicked this way comes … Thevicious, barbaric undercurrent inShakespeare’s epic tragedy surfaces in thiskinetic, blood-thirsty production. Unrivalledon the battlefield, Macbeth is rewardedwith rank and favour by a grateful king. Butwith each enemy Macbeth butchers toserve his own vaulting ambition, his lust forpower takes a more menacing grip. Laudedas one of the most fearless touringcompanies in the UK, Icarus’ newproduction goes straight for the jugular.Tickets: £14.00 (£12.00). Box Office:01242 258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

25 NOVEMBERABSOLUTE BOWIE AT GLOUCESTERGUILDHALLBowie tribute band formed through achance meeting and a love of the music ofDavid Bowie. Tickets £17.www.gloucester.gov.uk.

12 NOVEMBERCHRISTMAS FAYREChristmas gifts, cards and decorations,fashion bags, cakes, lucky dip andrefreshments. In aid of St PetersChurch organ fund. 2.30pm.Admission is free at The Cottages,Church Road, Leckhampton


8 DECEMBERTHE UNDERTONES AT THEGUILDHALLThe Northern Ireland group regrouped in1999 and have been rapturously received.Tickets £16 in advance £16 on the door.www.gloucester.gov.uk

22 DECEMBERTHE ROVING CROWS ATGLOUCESTER GUILDHALLAn original Celtic sound, fiddle playing,trumpets, drums, bass, guitar and fantasticvocals from Paul O’Neill and Elly McCabeTickets £10 at Gloucester Guildhall.

EVERY TUESDAYARGENTINE TANGO DANCECLASSESFrom 8pm, beginners to intermediate. Nopartner or experience necessary. St.Mark’s C of E Junior School, Robert BurnsAvenue GL51 [email protected].

EVERY THURSDAYLIVE MUSICAt the Apple Tree, Woodmancote, BishopsCleeve, 9pm. Entry Free.

EVERY FRIDAYOPEN MIC SESSIONAt the Fiery Angel, 9pm. 83 Hewlett Road,Cheltenham. Entry Free.LIVE MUSICAt the Royal George Hotel, Birdlip,Cheltenham.

EVERY SUNDAYJAZZ MUSIC OR JAZZ JAMSESSIONAll welcome to play or just listen. RoyalUnion, Hatherley Street, Tivoli,Cheltenham GL50 2TT. Free.OPEN MICRun by Dan and Olly, 9pm. Cotswold Inn,Portland St, Cheltenham GL52 2NZ. Free.

LAST TUESDAYNORWOOD JAM SESSIONRun by Paul Newman. Jam Band to playwith. Rock. pop, blues jazz, guitars, drums,

sax keyboard etc. All musicians and singerswelcome. 9-11pm. The Norwood, Bathroad, Cheltenham. Free.FIRST WEDNESDAYACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONRun by Den Parrett. 9-11pm. TheNorwood Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham.Free.PAUL SIXTUS JAM SESSIONThe Strand, High St, Cheltenham.OPEN MIC SESSIONRun by Phil Hambling with Paul Newman,Matt King and Martin Allsop. Turn up andplay, 9pm. Salisbury, Montpellier,Cheltenham.EVERY WEDNESDAY IN TERM TIMESWING DANCE CLASSESDance to the music of Duke Ellington’sswing era. Beginner swing classes. DowtySocial Club, Staverton, 7pm. No partnernecessary. [email protected] orwww.jazzjiveswing.com.4TH FRIDAYCOFFEE MORNINGIn aid of Air Ambulance from 10am-12pmat the Emmanuel Church, Leckhampton.50p entrance fee which includes coffee ortea and raffle. Please call Betty on 01242620289 for details.LAST SUNDAYJAM JAZZ SESSIONRun by Mike Appleyard. All welcome toplay, sing or just listen. Royal Union,Hatherley St, Tivoli, Cheltenham. Free.

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Saturday 8th October 10am-6pm

Cheltenham MotorClub Show

The Brewery welcomes Cheltenham Motor Club to thecentre on Saturday October 8th. From 10am-6pm therewill be a static display consisting of a number of classic andracing cars & motorcycles along with an exhibition ofmotoring photographs. In previous years the event has beenvery popular with motor enthusiasts and thegeneral public, when the club displayedtheir vehicles on the Promenade.Cars on show include Rally,

Racers, Dragsters, Hill Climb,Sprint, Karts and Classic Cars. IfMotorcycles are more yourthing, there are plenty on displayincluding Motor-cross, Trials,Circuit Racers and Classic Motorcycles.Come and see the machines close-up and chat with thedrivers/riders and the marshals who help run motoringevents. On the day the club will be collecting donationsfor our charity Make A Wish Foundation® UK. For moreinformation on this and other events go towww.cheltmc.comor Email [email protected] or telephonethe club on 01242 522590.

Special OffersThroughout October half term, look out for specialoffers for little ones in our restaurants, including KidsEat Free at Frankie & Benny’s or Chiquito or a free drinkand ice-cream with all kids meals in Après.Coming soon…Harvester Restaurant due to open in November!

Harvester is proud to offer freshlyprepared food, a warmwelcome andrelaxing atmosphere. It’s the idealplace for those that seek genuinevalue, whether for a family meal, a

relaxing drink or a bite to eat with friends.

Saturday 1st October 10.30am-5.30pmSunday 2nd October 11am-5pm

The Brewery Craft MarketThe Brewery’s Arts and Crafts Market is back with theusual mix of local stall holders along with some newones too. Talented crafts people and local businesseswill be selling their unique, beautiful and tasty productsover the weekend. You won’t find their products onthe high street so be sure to come along and browse.Bring the kids too and they can make a bracelet to takehome with them for just £1.The Craft Markets will also be at the Brewery for 2

weekends inNovember.On 5-6thNovember you’ll finda deliciousmix of local food and drink alongside the usualcraft stalls. And on 25-27th, the market goes all festivewith plenty of Christmas shopping and some carol singingand mulled wine to get you in the festive mood.If you’re interested in having a stall at future Brewery

crafts markets please contact Sarah Farrow by [email protected] or visit www.jswevents.co.uk.

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Another great opportunity to meet local Policeofficers, have the chance to win prizes and evenclimb inside emergency vehicles! The Brewery hashosted twoCommunity Safety days in the last year,both have been lots of fun and extremely popular,particularly for young children. The event is organisedby Cheltenham TownCentre Policing Teamwhowillbe inviting locals once more to enjoy a community dayat the Brewery during half term.Representatives from Gloucestershire Police,

Ambulance and Fire services will be on hand to talkwith the public, provide useful advice and informationand answer any questions.There will be a friendly dog on show from the Police

Dog team and you’ll be able to pick up crimeprevention advice, talk about any policing issues in thearea and learn how the officers tackle crime. Bring yourbike along to get it security coded completely free!

Brewery, go to www.thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk

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Halloween Funat the Brewery!

There’s a host of activities to keep your little ones occupiedfor Halloween at the Brewery on Thursday 27th October.Wizard Trelawney is delighted to be returning to the centrewith four more spooky magic shows and he’ll be bringing afew of his pet dragons along including Sir Nigel Of TrelawneyandNoodles. Therewill be 20minute shows at 12pm, 1pm,2pm and 3pm. He’ll tell you his secrets of dragon trainingalong with some of the other strange creatures he has in hiscare. He also has some clever tricks up his sleeve (and hehas very big sleeves) to entertain and amuse kids of all ages.From 12-4pm creative kids can join in free card and

jewellery making workshops, courtesy of the lovely peoplefrom the Brewery Craft Markets. They will also have aselection of arts and crafts (including their very popularmonkey soft toys) on sale to give you a small taste of whatthe markets offer. Kids can have their faces painted forfree and turn into their favourite Halloween ghost orwitch characters!

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massaged in some oil. It felt wonderful! Slightly morepressure than I’ve experienced with a ‘hands’ massage, butnot at all uncomfortable. I was told to remain lying down untilI was ready to move. Sue then left me to get up and dressedbefore returning to ask how I was feeling. I have never feltso completely relaxed after a treatment.We discussed what effect it had had on my body, and I

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Renny Slade has kindly provided a little more information as to the originof NO HANDS® Massage and an opportunity to meet its ‘founder’:NO HANDS is a dynamic new form of Massage that is sweeping acrossthe world as one of the most powerful new therapeutic massagetreatments available. It was developed by massage therapist Gerry Pyvesafter injuring both wrists.Instead of hands the soft surfaces of our forearms are used, and this

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A Park in Chipping Campden. From the main street turn down Back Ends beside St.Catherine’s Church towards Hoo Lane. At the sharp right-hand bend, take the first turningon the left into Birdcage Walk. Continue ahead along the path to a road. Continue overthe road to the corner of a field. Take the path half-right uphill to the road.B Turn right and, after ¼mile (400m), take the path across the field signposted to BroadwayTower. At the road, turn left and continue to a junction.

2 The Kiftsgate Stone is a holed standing stone on the site of a former ‘moot site’ wherelocal people discussed business and dispensed justice. The Magna Carta was read fromthe stone as were the proclamations of monarchs, the last one being that of George III.

C Bear right and continue for ¼ mile (400m) to a bridleway on the right just after a right-hand bend.D Turn right and go downhill, keeping close to the right-hand field boundaries when thetrack emerges from the wood. Re-enter the woodland through a five bar gate and lookout for a stile and footbridge when a field comes into view on the right.E Cross the stile and head half-left across the field. Cross the stile and footbridge nearthe corner and turn right uphill, crossing a track, to a stile in the top corner of the field.F Continue in the same direction uphill across two fields and over a stile to a gate. Turnleft and join the road through a gate.G Turn right and, after 300yds (275m), take the path on the left to Dover’s Hill. Go straighton over the summit, crossing the stile ahead and continuing across a field to the road.

3 Whitsun Games were probably held on this hill as far back as Saxon times but it waslater the site of the famous Cotswold 'Olympick' Games, begun by Robert Dover in 1612.They were certainly not for the weak in body or spirit, involving such activities as wrestling,hand walking, shinkicking, and a particularly rough pursuit called singlestick fighting. Theoccasion became very popular and in the 1830s as many as 30,000 people attended.Unfortunately, the Games became unruly leading to demands for the event to be cancelled.The Games were stopped in 1853.They were revived in 1951 and now take place on the Friday after Spring Bank Holiday,although not all of the original events are included.

H Turn left and take the second path on the right (the Cotswold Way) back to ChippingCampden.


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Thanks to all who took part in our September competitions andcongratulations to the winners:Gloucester Rugby – London Irish tickets – Sally Lancaster ofCleevemount Court; Mrs M Collett of Woodland Road; StephenSmith of Hazlitt Croft; Mike Priest of St Stephens Road and Mr PatGreengrow of Yew Tree Close.Bacon Theatre – Pair of tickets to see the CommitmentsSoul Party – Mrs Pittaway of Arle Road; Rowan Pride of WellandDrive and Mrs Drinkwater of Naunton Way.The Parrot Bar and Grill – 3 course meal + wine for 4people – Mr M J Clifford of Bafford Approach.

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Well, I am not sure what sort ofmonth you have had, a goodone I hope, but it has certainlybeen a challenge for your policeservice. The recent systematicthieving and violence committedby thousands of criminals in andaround our country hasnecessitated a response fromPolice Commanders and theimpact on front line response hasbeen difficult to manage at times,but manage we did.

In some respects the reactionfrom our country and from yourpolice has once again shownwhat a great country we live in,with the ‘broom brigade’ and theextra officers on the streets, forexample, showing these thievesthat we won’t accept their criminal ways. I don’t know about you,but I for one am sick to the back teeth of watching these sort ofpeople commit crime and get away with their chosen lifestyle andI applaud the sentences they have received recently, more of thesame I say!

And the obvious question to follow from you should be as towhat we are doing about the criminality in Cheltenham and I willtell you in a moment. Crime in Cheltenham has been reducing yearon year for some time and that trend is continuing. The only realproblem we face is the continuing issue with thieves going,uninvited, into peoples homes and stealing. Operation Eagle isdedicated to combating this and they are starting to show inroadsinto the problem.

A constant discussion that I have with my staff and my bossesis about the balance we have to strike in reacting to problems orbeing proactive to stop problems happening. A perfect example ofhow being proactive works is with Cheltenham’s night timeeconomy. As a young bobby I always seemed to be fighting andwrestling with drunken men on a Friday and Saturday night. As muchfun as that was, it really wasn’t a good use of resourcesand the criminal justice system. Nowadays, we stop problems beforethey arise, working in partnership with the council and with thenightclubs, planning to get things right before they go wrong. It’snot an exact science and we sometimes get it wrong but thereduction in violence in our Town centre argues that we are doingit pretty well.

In order to keep the pressure on proactivity, all my staff havean ongoing ‘project’, all designed to make a difference and makelife a little easier and better for us all and keep the pressure on thievesand bullies. An example of these projects is Operation Urination;to catch people using the town as a toilet on nights out. We offerthem an £80 fine or an invite to revisit the scene of the crime andwash their ablutions away with a bucket & mop, all designed to bea little embarrassing and teach a valuable lesson. I was warned againstre-introducing the stocks but the mop & bucket seems to work ok.

Other projects revolve around drug dealing, shoplifting, litter,parking, Halloween, the March races, the Honeybourne line andmany many others. Hopefully this will reassure you that we are notjust rushing around answering 999 calls but are trying to think logicallyand intelligently about how we use our resources.

I hope you have a pleasant autumn, keep warm and lockyour doors!

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WHAT’S ONAttractionsGloucester Rugby 7Prinknash Bird & Deer Park 18-19Clubs & SportsPatesians Sports & Social Club 25Shipton Golf Course 12EventsBacon Theatre 17Bohemian Beads 21Frances Whitman Art 23Howlers 25Idyllic Creations 22The Brewery 26-27

LOCAL WORSHIPBethesda Church 25First Church of Christ, Scientist 25

SHOPPINGChez Rose 13MS Kays Jewellery 10

HEALTH & BEAUTYAndrea Berry Counselling 32Beau Belles 28Blink @ Blushes and Lash & Beauty 32Cheltenham Medical Eye Centre 28Cheltenham Reflexology & Massage 31Joshua – Holistic Healer 31Kim Brunwin Permanent Make-up 32Ladyzone 30

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HOMES & GARDENSBathroomsSevern Vale Bathrooms 51Total Bathroom 42Building ServicesBack & Lejeune 48B E Rudman 47County & Country Roads 59Digger for Hire 43Easy Roof 51FarrDenn 55JGT Building 50Marcus Rogers 52Newman Roofing 50Pinnacle Building Services 57Rutherford Building Services 42Staverton Building Supplies 2SWS Plastering 50CarpentryNick Burton 42Cleaning ServicesClean Sweep 50Fresh Clean 41Oven Busters 46R&D Cleaning 42Regency Cleaning 42Spa Drive Clean 42Time For You 44Time2Shine 54Electrical ServicesBeacon Electrical 52B. Hunt Electrical 52Cotswold Rewires 51County Electrical 50LG Matthews 55MD Electrical 54Furnishing & AppliancesClearview Stoves 44

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