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It’s October already and the nights are drawing in.Gloucester Quays will be hosting their Great Taste FoodMarket over the first weekend of the month whichpromises an array of entertainment for all the family. Also,don’t forget the Gloucester Docks spectacular fireworksdisplay at the beginning of next month.Our ‘What’s On’ pages are packed with live music,

dances, charity events and don’t miss out on this month’sspooky goings on at Over Farm and Prinknash Bird Park.Ladies: if you fancy treating yourself to a new outfit for

the upcoming Christmas party season, check out our‘Health & Beauty’ section – look the ‘Belle of the Ball’. Ifit’s more of a social pampering session you are after,Gloucester now have their own brand new Fish Spa, rightin the city centre, just off the cross downWestgate Street.If it’s a hen night, shopping break or just a visit with a friendthis promises to be an interesting experience.Bookings are now being taken for those Christmas

gatherings – Café René, Sebz, Tiger’s Eye and TheHighwayman are promoting their mouth-watering menusin our ‘Food and Entertainment’ section.We have great competitions for you to enter this month

– the chance to win a fantastic meal for four at Café Renéand 5 pairs of tickets for Gloucester rugby to give away.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.

Have a great October!

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ContentsVouchers 4Food & Entertainment 5A Local View 5Short Walks 14What’s On 15Did You Know? 21Health & Beauty 24Looking Good 25Homes & Gardens 27In the Garden 29In the Home 33Professional Services 38People First Policing 41Competition Winners 42Index of Advertisers 42Competitions 9, 13 & 15

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Open: Sunday-Thursday 11am-midnight & Friday-Saturday 11am-3amFood Served Daily: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 12-9pm

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blushed tomatoes & pestoSlices of Galia Melon with Parma HamSmoked Mackerel & Salmon Terrine with

cucumber salad & Melba toast�

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Fillet of Cod with a pea & herb risotto &Crab bisque & fresh vegetables

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Steak, Mushroom & Stilton Pudding withmash, onion gravy & fresh vegetables

Slow roasted Pork Belly with bubble & squeak,port wine sauce & fresh vegetables

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Chocolate Terrine with Chantilly creamRaspberry Cheesecake

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A local view

IT’S A real pleasure to be asked to write for The LocalAnswer. Like me, it’s enthusiastic about Gloucester andit’s also a great way to spread the many positive storieswe have to tell.

I’m Gloucester through and through. I was born here,went to school at Linden Infants, Calton Juniors and TheCrypt. I’ve spent most of my working life in Gloucester– including several years at Barclays Bank. I’ve spent thelast decade with local estate agents Naylor Powell intheir property management business (although I onlymanage a couple of days a week these days).

I’ve been a city councillor now for over 15 years (Iwas young when I started!), in the Cabinet for the lastseven and Leader of the Council since 2007 – whenone of my first tasks was to deal with the terrible floodsof that summer.

It’s a job with huge challenges, some frustrations anda lot of satisfaction. I learnt a long time ago that you can’tplease all the people all of the time – but I do try to dowhat’s right for the majority. Honestly I do!

Now is an exciting time to be Leader. There is a hugeamount going on and a real enthusiasm to restoreGloucester to its status as a great English city. We’veachieved a lot over the last few years, but I know thereis more to be done. In particular, proposals for KingsSquare and the Railway Triangle are coming closer tofruition than they have before – and I know people aredesperate to see some action on these sites after yearsof waiting.

Our recent Tall Ships Festival and our first HistoryWeek were both huge successes. There’s a lot to bepositive about in Gloucester and I’m looking forwardto using The Local Answer to tell you about it.

Born and bred!

An insight into Paul James –Leader of the City Council

and a huge fan of Gloucester ...


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Celebrate ChristmasEnjoy the festivities in old world charm

Info & Bookings 01242 870120

Dine in StyleEnjoy the finest Cotswold Meat, Game &

Poultry. Fresh Seasonal Fish & Vegetables.Delicious Home made Desserts

Traditional Sunday LunchMulti choice 3 course menu £15.50

Private Dining RoomIdeal venue to celebrate a special

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Café René invite you to celebrate Christmas in style withfamily, friends and colleagues. They offer a wonderfullyextensive and delicious menu to suit all tastes and readilycater for any dietary needs.It’s fantastic value too! At only £25 per person for theirsuperb five course menu (right), you can also enjoy awarming seasonal glass of mulled wine on arrival if you bookyour party before 15th October.In fact, this is the 7th consecutive year Café René have kepttheir price the same whilst still offering the same generousservings and wonderful Christmas atmosphere.Your entertainment is further enhanced with Live Music inthe bar on Wednesdays (9pm) and Fridays (11pm), and theCellar Bar is open Friday and Saturday nights until late witha variety of DJ’s to suit all tastes. But don’t worry if you needto celebrate with friends on any other evening – Café Renéwill do all they can to accommodate any post Christmas mealcelebrations, such as arranging music on other nights andopening the Cellar Bar as required.A £5 deposit is required for each member of your party tosecure your booking which can be made by calling Jojo –

Café René’s Christmas Fairy – on 07886 691 017.If you fancy a change from all the hard work of

cooking the Christmas dinner,you can join the party at CaféRené on Christmas Daytoo – but give Jojo a callsoon to avoiddisappointment. Theprice is £49.50 per

person and, in addition to the five coursemenu, every-one receives a glass of mulledwine on arrival and a Champagne Sorbetto refresh the palate before yourmain course.Why not make this Christmas one toremember at Café René?

31 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP� 01452 309340 � www.caferene.co.uk

EVENING OFFERS10% OFF STEAKS & CHARGRILL

(including 16oz T-Bone & Mixed Grill)

CHOOSE TWO COURSES FOR £10(a main course and starter or dessert from a selection of dishes on our set menu)These offers are only valid 6-10pm Monday-Friday during September 2011 upon presentation

of this advertisement, and are subject to space and availability. Booking advisable!

Open: Sunday-Thursday 11am-midnight & Friday-Saturday 11am-3amFood Served Daily: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 12-9pm

Relax in a warm and friendly atmosphere while our excellentteam serve you. Whether you would like to eat, drink or justhave a cup of fresh coffee, Café René is the place to be!

CChhrriissttmmaass MMeennuu 22001111~ ON ARRIVAL ~Christmas Cracker

White and Brown Rolls with Butter

~ STARTERS ~Home-made Winter Spiced Parsnip Soup ( V)

Smoked Salmon Roulade filled with Cream Cheeseand dressed with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Honeydew Melon Fan and Melon Pearls with aPassion Fruit Coulis (V)

Pressed Duck and Apricot Terrine with Tomato ChilliJam

Houmous and Pitta Bread (V)Seared Pigeon Breast Salad with WalnutsPrawns in a Mild Curried Marie Rose Sauce

~ MAIN COURSES ~Traditional Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Bacon

Wrapped ChipolataLoin of Pork, Roasted with Scrumpy Cider, Sage,Cloves, Cinnamon and Apple served with Crackling

and Lemon and Thyme StuffingSirloin of British Beef roasted with Red Wineand Tarragon served with Yorkshire PuddingSteam Baked Parcel of Salmon and Plaice withPrawns and Scallops in White Wine, Lime and

CorianderOven Roasted Stack of Red Peppers, Tomatoes,Courgettes, Aubergine, Red Onion and Feta Cheese

with a Balsamic Glaze (V)Wild Mushroom, Leek and Brie Risotto

Half Pheasant roasted with Red Wine, Juniper,Ginger and Pear

All served with freshly prepared seasonalvegetables and home-made real roasted potatoes

~ DESSERTS ~Traditional Christmas Pudding and Brandy SauceDark Chocolate Truffle with Coffee Anglaise

Home-made Winterberry Cheesecake with ForestFruit Coulis

Rhubarb Crumble with Creme AnglaiseA Selection of Cheese and Biscuits

~ AFTERWARDS ~Coffee and Mints and Mince Pie

CChhrriissttmmaass DDaayy MMeennuuAs above with a drink and mulled wine on your arrivalplus a Champagne Sorbet following your Starter.

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The most beautiful shop I have seenin Gloucester for a very long time”“

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.

From mirrors to clocks, pictures to pottery,glassware and lanterns, gardenware and homeware,you are sure to be spoilt for choice. If you findyourself short of ideas for that special person,Chez Rose is the place to be inspired.

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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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RECENTLY we’ve featured information about the cuisine onoffer at Tiger’s Eye Fusion Restaurant at TheOld Bell in SouthgateStreet – so we thought it was about time we gave it a try.My partner and I were both set on trying the restaurant’s

signature dish – the Black Rock Grill – primarily to enjoy thedifferent style of dining it delivers. We were delighted with ourchoice – the whole experience of preparing food on the volcanicslabs, which are heated to 440°C, was fantastic!We decided on a selection of meats (and a few prawns) that

we could grill at our leisure. This enabled us to savour each ofthe six items (three each) as we cooked them fresh at the tableto our own liking. My partner opted for Beef Fillet,Lamb Fillet and Duck Breast, while I went forthe Tiger Prawns, Sirloin and KangarooFillet.Ordinarily we dine out to avoid

cooking, but the statement referringto the Black Rock Grill on theTiger’s Eye menu was accurate –“a unique, delicious, healthy,interactive dining experience” –one that we’re certain to repeat.Another great advantage to this

method of dining was being able to see justhow fresh the ingredients were – and wonderullypresented too. Both of us had a side salad and, in my case,Pommes Frites, while my partner opted for Pan Fried Potatoeswith Rosemary and Garlic.Our main course was sandwiched by delicious starters and

desserts. We set the ball rolling with Peking Duck (Chinesepancakes filled with shredded roast duck mixed with cucumber,

spring onion and Hoi-sin sauce) and Tempura of Tiger Prawns(lightly battered in Japanese Tempura and drizzled with mangoand chilli salsa). To round things off we had a Lemon & Mango

Tart – the ‘sharp’ and ‘sweet’ of the main twoingredients perfectly complementing each

other – and Raspberry Ripple Cheesecakewhich was a wonderfully creamytopping on a sweet biscuit basesuperbly presented with raspberriesand spun sugar.The food was excellent

throughout and the décor,combined with outstanding friendly

service, made for a totally relaxingevening. We were made to feel very

welcome and important by waiting staff AbbyReynolds and Rob Mapes (pictured) and, before

we knew it, over three hours of indulgence had passed.Why not treat yourselves and enjoy a complementary bottle

of wine to accompany your meal (see advertisement below).Alternatively, go and check out the Tiger’s Eye at lunchtime orearly evening and enjoy a Panini, Pommes Frites and a soft drinkfor just £4.95! (See vouchers page)

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CAFÉ RENÉ have kindly given The Local Answer thisfabulous prize for one lucky reader to enjoy sharing withfamily or friends.We reviewed a visit made to Café René in last month’sissue and, as a consequence, thoroughly recommendeveryone enter our draw – it’s a brilliant place to indulgeon great food, service and atmosphere!To enter, just send your name, address, telephonenumbers and email address to: ‘Café René Draw’, TheLocal Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood,Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Closing date for entries isWednesday 19th October 2011.

Don’t wait to see if you win . . .Café René has three great offers during October: In the eveningyou can either save 10% on Steaks and Chargrill dishes, orenjoy a main course and starter or dessert from selecteddishes on the set menu for only £10 (see advertisementon page 6). If you prefer to dine at lunchtime, why notenjoy a free drink with your meal – see the coupon onour vouchers page for full details!

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Leading map publishers, Collins, teamed up with Britain’slargest walking organisation, Ramblers, to produce ‘ShortWalks in The Cotswolds’ – an excellent guide with twenty easywalks, all less than 5 miles in length. The Local Answer hasbeen given kind permission to reproduce each walk for ourreaders. Why not try this one and, if you like it, buy Collins’superb pocket-size paperback (ISBN: 978-0-00-735942-4) –only £5.99 and available online at www.harpercollins.co.uk.The book features Ordnance Survey mapping – more detailedthan the map shown above.

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Chipping Campden& Dover’s Hill

St James’ Church,Chipping Campden

4¼miles (6.75km) ~ 2¼ hoursModerate; two climbs (one steep), some mud

1 'Chipping' is found in several Cotswold place names and derives from the Saxon ‘ceping’meaning a market. This was to prove very appropriate, forthe town later established itself as a market centre for wool.Woolstaplers Hall was built by a wool merchant in 1340 as a meeting place for the staplemerchants to purchase raw fleece. The most famous of the merchants wasWilliam Grevel,mentioned by Chaucer in Canterbury Tales. His 14th century house remains almostunaltered in the High Street.The church of St James was built following his bequest, and is almost entirely 15th century,lending it a unity of style. There are several notable features inside, particularly the brassof Grevel and his wife, among the largest and oldest of Gloucestershire brasses.Another important local figure was Sir Baptist Hicks, a merchant banker, who built theMarket Hall in 1627 and the attractive row of almshouses near the church in 1612.

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.

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documentary 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.uk7-16 OCTOBERCHELTENHAM LITERATUREFESTIVALAppearances from Duncan Bannatyne,Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and AdeleParks to name a few. Workshops andmore. Box office: 01242 505 444www.cheltenhamfestivals.com.7 OCTOBERANTIDOTE 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.uk

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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 followed by thelive 10-piece tribute band, TheKommitments. Film 7pm. Live band9.15pm. £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.THE BIG LAUGH CAFE COMEDY CLUBThe 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 food

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8 OCTOBERTHE JAMM AT THE GUILDHALLIt 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.PAUL DANIELS AT ROSESTHEATRE, 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.org

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 STROUDSUBSCRIPTION ROOMSA 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.uk8 & 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 OCTOBERTHE GLOUCESTERSHIREWEDDING SHOWGloucester Rugby Club, KingsholmStadium. Call 0843 2899659.

www.thegloucestershireweddingshow.co.uk. 11am-3pm. Free admission.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.uk

12 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 canenjoy 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.Ticketscost £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 toHeart Mind & Body Scanner Appeal.THE PULL AT CAFE RENEPost-Rock Americana Folk Rock, 9pm, freeentry. 31 Southgate Street, GloucesterGL1 1TP. 01452 309340.www.caferene.co.uk

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

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20 OCTOBERTHE INDIGO KINGSJazzy Blues, 9pm, free entry. 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.ukWAKEY! WAKEY! AT THEGUILDHALLPlus 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.21 OCTOBERREINFORCED + INCIDENTSUPPORTHard rock with female edge. 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452309340. www.caferene.co.uk22 OCTOBERFIGHT FOR LIFE AT THE TOWNHALLWrestling is back in the Town Hall in aid ofCancer Research UK. The Main Event isGloucester’s Steve Speed v Bristol’s Pete(Mr. Vain) Collins. Also featuring ‘World ofSport’ stars Johnny Kidd and BlondieBarrett. Other local interest isChurchdown’s Gilligan Gordon and Bathstar, Zak Garrett. Tickets: £15 Ringside,£10 Elsewhere. Special Family Ticket (2 xAdults; 2 x Children) at £24. Concessions(Senior Citizens; HM Forces; Students etc.)are priced at £8. Children under 16 are at£5. Doors open at 7pm the eventcommencing at 7-30pm. CheltenhamTown Hall Box Office 0844 576 2210.www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

14 OCTOBERILLUSTRATED 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. £8.MADAME BLAVATSKY LIVES,ROSES THEATRE, 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.org15 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.

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 OCTOBERFOOD AND FARMING 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).18-23 OCTOBERART EXHIBITIONFrances Whitman will be the resident artistat Nature in Art for one week. 07866500679. www.nature-in-art.org.uk

15 & 16 OCTOBERECONOMUMMY:ON THE HIGH STREETBeechwood Shopping Centre,Cheltenham. Mums in Business Stallsand Flexible Work Opportunities . Agreat place to start your ChristmasShopping with many offers. Stallsinclude Cotswold Gifts, 5 StarValeting, Forever Living Products,Glitter & Gloss, HR Business, Jamieat Home, Smallprints, Tick Tocks.Full details atwww.economummy.com

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HANSEL & GRETEL AT THEBACON THEATREImage 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 38333329 & 30 OCTOBERFRANCES WHITMAN ART WORKSHOP

‘How to draw realistic animal eyes and fur’in coloured pencil with award winning artistFrances Whitman at her studio inCheltenham. 10am-5pm. 07866 500679.www.franceswhitmanart.com30 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] NOVEMBERTHE KING AND I AT BRISTOLHIPPODROMEThe stars of the future are on show asBLOC Productions present this memorableRodgers and Hammerstein musical.www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk

2-5 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.uk4 NOVEMBERADE EDMONDSON & 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 NOVEMBERFIREWORKS AT GLOUCESTERDOCKS

The docks will be hosting the event from6pm in Victoria Basin in association withGloucester Round Table and GloucesterQuays. At the Victoria Basin site, there willbe a fair, a spectacular fireworks and laserlight display with a small road show playingmusic. Heart FM will be onsite, withWarren Moore in attendance and theHeart Angels. Food and refreshments willbe available on site. The fireworks display isa fund raising event with proceeds beingput to good use in the local community,supporting local charities and worthycauses. Run by volunteers, the aim of thedisplay is to provide the City of Gloucesterwith a safe and exciting fireworks display,second to none in the locality, to help localcharities like The Family Haven and toboost the local economy by bringingvisitors into the Docks. Tickets available inadvance online from Gloucester Quayswebsite and Gloucester TIC or ticketsavailable on the gate.

22-31 OCTOBERFRIGHTMARE HALLOWEENFESTIVAL AT 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.

23 OCTOBERLOWER WOODS GUIDEDAUTUMN WALKA 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 OCTOBERTHE SPECIALS30 years since releasing their legendary hitsingle ‘Ghost Town’, The Specials will beperforming at Cheltenham Racecourse.Visit www.thespecials.com for details

26 OCTOBERFEED THE BIRDS FAMILYMORNING AT SLIMBRIDGEWETLAND 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 ROBINSWOODHILL COUNTRY 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.uk

28 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.

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.


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BROCKHAMPTON CHRISTMASMARKETOnce again, our fantastic supporters areholding their annual event at RhodesMemorial Hall, Brockhampton (nrCheltenham off the A40). Why not startyour Christmas shopping early and comealong from 2pm-4pm to support Cobalt?Lots to 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!11 NOVEMBERJOE PASQUALE – THE PULL MYFINGER OUT TOURThere 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! Well

CRAFT FAYRE ATST CATHERINES CHURCH,LONDON ROAD,GLOUCESTERExciting stalls, ceramics, textiles, art,woodcraft, glass wear, jewelleryand many more. Refreshments andraffle. Come and beat theChristmas rush.Everyone welcome!

there'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.uk12 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 0145376090014 NOVEMBERJETHRO AT BRISTOLHIPPODROMECome 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. Tickets:£14.00 (£12.00). Box Office: 01242258002. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

25 NOVEMBERABSOLUTE BOWIE ATGLOUCESTER GUILDHALLBowie tribute band formed through achance meeting and a love of the music ofDavid Bowie. Tickets £17.www.gloucester.gov.uk.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.uk22 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.

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During this time the Old Gloscat building inBrunswick Square was set on fire and a large amountof damage was caused to local shops and parked cars.However the police and emergency services workedvery hard to restore order quickly and prevent this groupfrom causing further damage across the city.

I for one felt very angry about the mindless damagebeing caused here in Gloucester, and the reason wassimply because these individuals had seen similarbehaviour on their TVs or the internet. This wasn’t theresult of some emotionally charged protest or communitygrievance, they were simply mindless thugs taking anopportunity to cause damage, disorder and steal.

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Thankfully these events are now behind us, but thelocal team are still very much focused on tackling anti-social behaviour and crime. October into Novemberfeatures the notable dates of Halloween and Bonfirenight, and the local team will be out in numbers to makesure that the few do not spoil the enjoyment.

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