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Oyez, Oyez, OyezGloucester History & Heritage Week has arrived!

This major celebration of our city’s illustrious and importantpast has something for everyone. Gloucester Day itself is onSaturday 3rd September, but there are events of all typesfrom the 2nd-11th – festivals, music, walks, talks, museumsand, in harmony with the rest of the nation, Heritage OpenDays galore between the 8th-11th.

September also sees the return of Premiership matches toKingsholm as Gloucester Rugby host two great local rivals –Worcester Warriors (10th) and Bath Rugby (24th).

Our ‘What’s On’ section provides details of numerousother activities and events being held in, or close to, the city– so there’s no need to travel far for great entertainment.

We have four great competitions for you to enter thismonth. You could win tickets for Gloucester Rugby’s homegame against London Irish, or a wonderful 3-course meal foryou and 3 friends to indulge yourselves at the fabulousTiger’s Eye restaurant at The Old Bell. There’s also ticketsup for grabs for ‘The Commitments Soul Party’ atCheltenham’s Bacon Theatre and the ‘re-launch’ show ofThe Big Laugh Cafe comedy club at the Guildhall.

If you’re looking to decorate now the holidays are over,why not take a trip to Al Murad DIY – see page 37. Not onlydo they have an extensive range of wallpapers, paints, floorand wall tiles to choose from – they’re giving readers of TheLocal Answer a further 15% off all marked prices!

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WITH Gloucester Rugby being onlydays away now from its opening matchagainst Northampton Saints at FranklinsGardens on Sunday, 4th September, wewent along to Kingsholm to hear fromGloucester’s local lad, Andy Hazell, onwhat life is like as they begin an excitingnew season.Andy is Gloucester’s longest serving

player, with 244 games since his debutin 1997 and is signed up to stay atGloucester until the summer of 2013.Being a local lad through and through,

from his early school days at HempstedPrimary School to Severn Vale School,Andy says nothing could prise him away from hisGloucester roots.While at Severn Vale his sports master suggested rugby

was more of his game than football, and Andy went alongto the under 19’s trial at Oxstalls. He was picked by coachRichard Hill and put forward to go professional.After a tough six months of challenging training, with

the support of his family, he proved his worth and wasdelighted to be rewarded with a contract. Andy trainsnearly every day, and says “Gloucester has a specialatmosphere, great stadium and fantastic supporters.”

His family are amongst his greatestfans and avid critics. He has twoyoung daughters who often sporttheir rugby shirts to support theirdad. Being a Gloucester boy he feelsa special responsibility to his fans. Beit his cousins in the stand or his fansin the supermarket – being a localplayer means he is certainly kept onhis toes!A specialist open-side flanker,

Andy has won 7 caps for Englandand was in the training squad for twoworld cups.When asked which clubs he

considers to be Gloucester’s greatest rivals, Andysuggested Worcester Warriors and Bath – who visitKingsholm on the 10th and 24th September respectively.He feels a huge sense of pride playing for Gloucesterand is looking forward to the new season with greatanticipation, playing alongside fellow old favouritessuch as Lesley Vainikolo and Peter Buxton as well asGloucester’s new signings for the 2011-2012 season.

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Gloucester Rugby have kindlygiven us 5 pairs of tickets in theC&G Stand for the home gameagainst London Irish onSaturday, 1st October (1pm) forlucky readers to win.To enter the draw, just sendyour name, address andtelephone number to:London Irish Draw, The LocalAnswer, 1 Ullenwood Court,Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL539QS. Closing date: Wednesday14th September 2011.

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SUE RYDER Leckhampton Court Hospice has organisedthree great events for autumn. You can have a wonderful dayout with all the family, enjoy the benefit of a bit of healthy exerciseor put your business acumen to the test (or all three!) – andhelp raise funds to support local people when they need it most.The Hospice provides beds and specialist palliative care for

residents from all over Gloucestershire – an important servicethat requires as much financial support as possible. However,it’s not all about ‘hand outs’ – Sue Ryder want those contributingto benefit from their involvement too.

Autumn FayreThe Autumn Fayre takes place on Saturday 10th September

and promises to be a great occasion for all ages. There will bea bouncy castle, face painters, a barbecue and interesting stalls.The entertainment starts with the Music Man at 11.15am and

rounds off at 3.15pm with the Gloucestershire Morrris Mendancing through Cheltenham en route to finishing with a flourishat the Hospice. Tickets are available on the gate (which opensat 11am) – only £2 for adults and £1 for children.If you’re unable to join in on the day, but still wish to help,

why not donate a bottle for the tombola in advance or, perhaps,a prize suitable for the raffle?

Ride for RyderIf you are looking for a challenge and a focus for your fitness

regime, you can support the Hospice by taking part in their annualcycling challenge – Ride for Ryder – which takes place on Sunday2nd October.It starts from Cheltenham Race Course and takes in 45 miles

of breathtaking Gloucestershire countryside. Entry is £12 inadvance and £15 on the day, and Sue Ryder asks that each cyclistaims to raise £75 for the hospice and, even if 45 miles ‘in thesaddle’ holds no fear for you, why not just take on the fundraisingchallenge instead?

To put your effort into perspective – £75 is equivalent to threesessions of physio-therapy that can help a patient with a lifethreatening condition with their mobility and thereby their qualityof life.

Big Wigs Business ChallengeIf you’d prefer to put your entrepreneurial flair to use for a

good cause – enter a team in the Big Wigs Business Challengeand Sue Ryder will give you £50 to take away and grow intomore cash for the Hospice over four months.For more information about any of the above please

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YES – you could win this fantastic prize, kindly provided by Tiger’s Eye FusionRestaurant at The Old Bell, to enjoy with family or friends. Known for itssensational steaks and contemporary style Pan-Asian cuisine, Tiger’s Eye servesan excellent range of starters, main courses and desserts for you and your fellowdiners to choose from – including vegetarian options.Several factors combine to make dining at Tiger’s Eye a wonderful experience– locally-sourced fresh ingredients and award-winning meats, homemadedesserts, excellent service, spacious dining areas, great décor and a relaxedatmosphere.To enter, just send your name, address, telephone numbers and emailaddress to: ‘Tiger’s Eye Draw’, The Local Answer, 1 Ullenwood Court,Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL53 9QS. Closing date for entries is Tuesday20th September 2011.

DON’T WAIT TO SEE IF YOU WIN . . .Tiger’s Eye has two great offers during September: A free bottle of wine tobe enjoyed with evening meals (see below) and their fabulous lunchtime andearly evening ‘Panini Offer’ – only £4.95 for any Panini, Pommes Frites and asoft drink – see the coupon on our vouchers page for full details!

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Everyone knows the saying ‘every Tom, Dick & Harry’ butfew people are aware that it is claimed that the original Tom,Dick & Harry, the highwaymen, actually operated inGloucestershire. In spite of today’s romantic views, thehighwaymen of the past were no romantic heroes and havemore in common with street muggers today. Tom, Dick andHarry Dunsdon were one of the notorious gangs that preyedon the coaches from Gloucester to Oxford.

From Fulbrook, just on the other side of the county borderin Oxfordshire, the Dunsdons were sons of a respectablefamily but in spite of their more favourable surroundings thethree rapidly became dangerous criminals. As well asrobbing the passing coaches Tom, Dick & Harry robbed thehouses of local gentry.

One night, in a local inn, the trio were overheardplanning their next crime and the constables were alerted– the trap was set. Their target was Tangley Hall, and whenthe constables lying in wait saw an arm appear through theshutter that was normally used to look at visitors and try tolocate the door key theysprung into action. Theylassoed the arm and tied it tothe door handle so thecriminal could not escape.Outside the constables heardswearing followed by a shoutof ‘cut it’ and the arm fellthrough the door and thethree escaped before the doorwas opened. Dick was never seen again – it was assumedthat he had bled to death following the amputation.

The other two continued their lives of crime but, as withall criminals, they were eventually caught and taken toGloucester for trial. Here they were found guilty, sentencedto death and hanged at Gloucester gaol in 1784. Followingexecutiion their corpses were hung in metal gibbets (likecages) from what became known as ‘The Gibbet Tree’(pictured, courtesy of Brian Robert Marshall) – a stout oak– which was located a couple of miles beyond Burford.Whether the popular saying was based on these three isup for debate without any conclusive proof, but it seemsmore than likely that the popular phrase was based on theDunsdons.

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ALONG theA435 Cheltenham to Cirencester Road, overthe Seven Springs roundabout, there is a hidden gemcalled the Old Rectory Restaurant.Built in 1860, it is a traditional Victorian residence with

two charming dining rooms– one catering for 12 guests,the other for up to 20 – bothlooking out onto the lovelygarden. Either room canbe used for private diningparties, with menus andprices tailored to suit theoccasion. There is no hirecost and they even decoratethe room if required!Proprietors Sean & Diana Pearce offer a warm

welcome to all and pride themselves on serving thefinest Cotswold meats, fresh fish from Brixham, localvegetables and homemade desserts that are truly sinful!The menu includes specialities such as Fillet Steak

Rossini (hung 21 days), Lamb Fillet in Cumberland Sauceand Gloucester Duckling in Black Cherries and Brandy.Vegetarians might be tempted by Wild Mushroom &Celery Brioche with Plum Sauce or fresh Sea Bass withPernod and Scampi sauce. Dessert favourites includebaked Treacle Sponge and Orange and CointreauCharlotte Russe.The Old Rectory is now taking bookings for Autumn

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The Cheltenham office ofNorthwood was opened 8 yearsago by Patricia Figueras with theintention of providing an excellentservice to landlords and tenants.

Joined in 2005 by her daughterNikki Ponsford, they have now addedproperty sales to their business.Northwood has around 100 officesacross the UK but each franchise is run independently.

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BREAST cancer is likely to touch you, orsomeone you know, at some point in your life.For this reason Cancer Research UK isurging people in Gloucestershire and theCotswolds to ‘Join the fight for women’ssurvival’ and sign for an 8k stroll through someof the county’s most beautiful scenery on 9thOctober, starting at Guiting Power.Two breast cancer survivors, Linda Miles andRose Robbins, who both live in the village ofGuiting Power are urging people to join themand raise vital funds.Linda said: “I was diagnosed with Grade 3(most aggressive) breast cancer in February2004, when I discovered I had a lump in mybreast. Being diagnosed with breast cancer issomething I’ll never forget. Supporting the ‘Jointhe fight for women’s survival campaign’ andhelping to organise this walk is my way ofhelping others facing the same news.“I recognise that if it wasn’t for the vitalresearch carried out by Cancer Research UK,I wouldn’t be here, so I want to give somethingback to help others to live too!”Rose was diagnosed with breast cancer inNovember 2010 after noticing a lump in herbreast herself.“I didn’t want it to spoil Christmas” said Rose,“so I didn’t tell anyone.”After Christmas on January 7th Rose had a

mastectomy of the right breastfollowed by six treatments ofchemotherapy, every threeweeks until June.Rose comments: “I am so very grateful forthe research that has been done and for thewonderful doctors and nursing staff whoprovide such friendly support.“There’s a lot of positive vibes in hospitalsand amongst patients these days which reallyhelps you get through it.”Join the fight for women’s survival is focusingon the steps being taken to tackle a diseasewhere in the South West region around 13women are diagnosed every single day.Why not take the opportunity to help raisemoney and have fun at the same time. Toregister for ‘Walk in the Cotswolds’ please visit:http://supportus.cancerresearchuk.org/events/charity-walks/ and search for “Cotswold”. Fordetails: [email protected].

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CAFÉ RENÉ has a great reputation forserving superb food, so we thoughtwe’d give it a try.Apart from the edible variety, Café

René delivers on the two other essentialingredients necessary for full enjoyment ofa meal out – service and atmosphere.All of the staff on duty were friendly, polite

and attentive – on handwhen needed, but

allowing us to takeour time andrelax. You’dstruggle to finda venue withmore history,character andcharm than

Café René – it’sa fantastic setting

in which to dine.But what about the food?For starters my partner went for the

‘Garlic & Lemon Chicken Skewer’ which,cooked on the chargrill, was wonderfullytasty and every bit as succulent as themenustates. I opted for the ‘HomemadeChickenLiver Pate’ – full flavoured and delightfullysmooth and complemented by therefreshing Cranberry Sauce.We both chosemeat dishes for our main

courses but the restaurant does serve awide range of house specials, providingexcellent choice including vegetarianoptions. My partner chose the

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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!

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‘Homemade Steak & Ale Pie’ with pan friednew potatoes in rosemary and garlic, andfresh vegetables – an extremely generousside dish of cabbage, carrots, beans, peasand courgette. The pastry lid was lovely –not just full of air – and the tender steak wasenhanced with the taste of the ale comingthrough.

A beautiful 16oz T-bone was my maincourse indulgence – perfectly cooked (Ienjoy ‘medium rare’) with a ‘melt in themouth’ texture. While everything on myplate was just as I’d hoped for, the chipswere without doubt the best I have evereaten in a restaurant. I expected thesteak to be sensational, and it was – butthe chips were an unexpectedpleasure.Conscious of the need to tell you

about the desserts too, we were bothinitially disappointed to leave some of theamplemain course accompaniments – but,later, we were happy that we had!‘Homemade Cheesecake with Fruits of

the Forest’ and ‘Homemade Lemon Tartwith Raspberries’ were our dessertselections. Both were served on heavy slateplatters, beautifully presented withblueberries, raspberries, kumquat andswirls of chocolate and raspberry coulis.The lemon tart – also accompanied by

mint leaves and a vanilla stick – was sharpand refreshing. The cheesecake was justheavenly – a wonderful combination oftextures and flavours.We thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful

and every aspect of our dinner at CaféRené – we can’t wait to try the rest of themenu!

7 SEPTEMBERCREAM TEAEnjoy a cream tea while cruising on theGloucester and Sharpness Canal. £12 perperson. 2.30-4.30pm. GloucesterWaterways Museum, LlanthonyWarehouse, The Docks, GL1 2EH.KRISTY GALLACHERAcoustic singer/songwriter.www.kristygallacher.com. 9pm. Free. 31Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP.01452 309340. [email protected] SEPTEMBERMEMPHIS LIVEFunky beats. Free before 11pm, £2 after.31 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP.01452 309340. [email protected] SEPTEMBERGLOUCESTER BEER FESTIVAL5-11pm on the Friday, 2-11pm on theSaturday. Tickets £6 in advance, £10 forboth days. Gloucester Farmers Club,Agriculture House, Greville Close,Sandhurst Road, Gloucester GL2 9RG.10 SEPTEMBERNEWENT ONION FAYRE

Stalls, refreshments and more. Newenttown centre. 10am-5pm. Free. 01531822802.SUE RYDER AUTUMN FAIRStalls selling local arts and crafts,homemade jams and preserves, plants andmuch more. For children there will be abouncy castle, face painting, entertainersand lots of other fun. Hot and coldrefreshments will be available throughoutthe day including BBQ, bar, tea & coffeeand delicious homemade cakes.11am-4pm. Leckhampton Court Hospice,Church Road, Leckhampton. ContactDuncan Willoughby on 01242 246162.11 SEPTEMBERFAMILY FUN DAYGames, and craft activities. Admission free.2.30pm-5pm. Gloucester Park.12 SEPTEMBER‘GLOBAL DANCE AFTERNOON’FOR THE OVER 50’S2-4pm at the Gloucester Guildhall. Formore info please call Sheryl on 01452

420929/422660 or [email protected] SEPTEMBERLIGHT THIEF LIVEFolk indie rock. 9pm. Free. 31 SouthgateStreet, Gloucester GL1 1TP. 01452309340. [email protected] SEPTEMBERDR MOJITOFunk.Before 11pm free entry. £2 after. 31Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP.01452 309340. [email protected] SEPTEMBERTHE ANGEL AND THE FALLENFUNDRAISING CONCERT7.30pm. Gloucester Choral Society, Bandof Gloucestershire Constabulary,Churchdown Male Voice Choir, CathedralJunior Choir, Kathryn Skipp – soprano,William Armiger – baritone. Doors open6.30pm. Tickets £12. 12 College Green,Gloucester GL1 2LX.17 SEPTEMBERTHE FUNKY MOJOS AT WALL’SDisco, pig roast. 8pm till Late. Tickets £10if you buy in advance or £12.50 if you payon the door. Over 18’s only. Wall’s Club,Hammond Way, Barnwood, GL4 3HG.01452 610277.WINSTONS WISH SUNRISE WALK

The events will start before day break, on aroute of ten miles with participants walkinginto the sunrise. Dogs and children aged8+ welcome. For more information or tosign up please visit www.sunrisewalk.co.uk.18 SEPTEMBERSAUL JUNCTION TEARelax and enjoy a cream tea on theGloucester and Sharpness Canal with ashort stop at Saul Junction. £16 per person.2-5.30pm. Gloucester WaterwaysMuseum, Llanthony Warehouse, TheDocks, GL1 2EH.

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2 SEPTEMBERTHE NOISE AGENTSPunk. Before 11pm free entry. £2 after. 31Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP.01452 309340. [email protected] AT WALL’S8 till Late. Tickets £5. Ring Andy 07840148774. Tickets will be available topurchase at the club – ring 01452 610277(after 7pm). Wall’s Club, Hammond Way,Barnwood, GL4 3HG. 01452 610277.2-11 SEPTEMBERGLOUCESTER HISTORY &HERITAGE WEEKSee Pages 20-27.3-4 SEPTEMBERBEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL

A tapas, beer, cider and perry festival funweekend. Boat trips on offer along thecanal. Local produce and craft fair. Livemusic, fun games and activities. 10am-lateevening. Wharf House, Over, GL2 8DB.GREAT TASTE FOOD MARKETEnjoy the great taste of a diverse variety ofaward winning food and drink. From ice-creams to super sausages, and tasters too!Free childrens facepainting and balloonmodelling. Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way,GL1 5SH.BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKENDPrescott Speed Hill Climb. From 9am.Tickets £12 for the Saturday practice dayand £15 for Sunday race day. Free forchildren under 14. 01242 673136.4 SEPTEMBERGLOS. BRIDE & GROOM SHOWFree Entry. 11am-4pm. Catwalk shows at12 noon & 3pm. GL1 Leisure Centre,Gloucester.SHARPNESS CRUISEEnjoy passing through the fourteen bridgeson the Gloucester and Sharpness Canalwith stunning views of the Severn estuary,picnic lunch included. £24 per person.10am-5pm. Gloucester WaterwaysMuseum, Llanthony Warehouse, TheDocks, GL1 2EH.


The biggest Saturday night out inGloucestershire is back with a bang!

For almost 12 years, Gloucester Guildhall’s Big Laugh Cafe has been a favourite with comedy fanskeen to see the best new acts on the international comedy scene and, after a short break, it’s nowback with a vengeance under the old team who made it such a huge success from the start!

The Big Laugh Cafe offers up three great comedians at each show, table seating, hot food,drinks offers and a great disco to round off the night in style. Comedians who’ve performed

at the club in the past and gone on to become household names include Jimmy Carr, MichaelMcIntyre, John Bishop, Catherine Tate, Ross Noble, Dara O’Briain, Andy Parsons, FrankieBoyle and many more!

Shows are the first Saturday of every month, and the re-launch show on 1st Octoberwill feature a line-up including the brilliant Inel Tomlinson (pictured) and Sean Percival,

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Celebrating 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.

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Celebrating twenty yearssince the iconic film wasreleased, The CommitmentsSoul Party kicks off with ascreening of the originalfeel-good Irish film TheCommitments [15], on the bigscreen at 7pm, followed bythe live 10-piece tribute band,The Kommitments at 9.15pm.

The band promise to be dynamic, visual, authentic and accurate,capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the movie. As in the film,the band come from all walks of life, dedicating themselves tobecoming ‘the hardest working band’ of their genre and it’s thatdedication and passion for soul music that grabs the audience fromthe moment the band explode onto the stage. With all the beltingclassics such as Mustang Sally, Hard to Handle, and Take Me to theRiver, plus many classic soul hits too, the band are guaranteed to geteveryone in the party mood.

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PARADE TIMETABLE11am: Parade starts in Eastgate Streetclose to Boots the Chemist, travels up tothe Cross, right into Northgate Street,right into the Oxbode and into KingsSquare.11.20am: Mock Mayor MakingCeremony and Mini Tattoo in KingsSquare11.40am: Parade travels through KingsWalk Shopping Centre, right into EastgateStreet, left at the Cross into SouthgateStreet and to St Mary de Crypt Church.12noon: Gloucester Day ThanksgivingService at St Mary de Crypt Church2.00pm: Parade departs fromConstitution Walk (behind City Museum)turning right into Greyfriars Walk to StMary de Crypt Church, right intoSouthgate Street, over the Cross intoNorthgate Street, left into St John’s Lane,following the ‘Via Sacra’ to the Cathedral,left into College Street, left into WestgateStreet and back over the Cross intoEastgate Street, right into Brunswick Roadand ending at the City Museum and ArtGallery, in time for its grand re-opening at2.45pm.

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBERGloucester’s ten day historical celebration begins withthe well established Gloucester Day, led by the largerthan life character of Alan Myatt, the city’s town crier.Gloucester Day celebrates the lifting of the Siege ofGloucester in 1643. This year’s event will be biggerand better than ever, as it combines with the officialre-opening of the new look City Museum and ArtGallery and a day of fun, hands-on living historyactivities for all ages, sponsored by the BBC.Lots of fun for all ages!

THE MOCK MAYOR OFBARTON’S PARADEWhen King Charles II returned to the throne in 1660following the English Civil War, he punishedGloucester for supporting Cromwell by reducing thecity boundaries (as well as knocking down our walls!).This left Barton outside the city boundaries and notunder the control of the Gloucester Mayor. They thenelected a ‘mock mayor’ to poke fun at Gloucester.This tradition has been revived in recent years and theMock Mayor of Barton is one of only a few left inEngland. The parade is led by the real Mayor andSherriff of Gloucester, plus Mock Mayor, Consorts andTown Crier, along with historical characters, marchingbands and performers.

GLOUCESTER HISTORY & HERITAGE WEEK – GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY!

Gloucester History & Heritage WeekMarketing Gloucester Ltdhave kindly provided

The Local Answer with acomprehensive list of theevents and attractions that

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& HERITAGE WEEK

THE BEST IN THE WEST!This 10 day event begins with thecelebration of Gloucester Day,the official re-opening of the newlook City Museum and Art Galleryand an International Pipe andTabor Festival, then goes on topresent a series of fantastic talksand guided tours of the city,

before culminating with HeritageOpen Days, the national

celebration of England’s history,architecture and culture of whichGloucester has become such a

prominent part.This is the first time that this

combination of major events andactivities has been brought

together in Gloucester, and localsand visitors alike are sure to findsomething new and interesting toget involved in, while also

discovering more about our city’shistory, heritage and its

importance in the wider history ofGreat Britain.

Most events and activities arefree, although some require pre-booking through GloucesterTourist Information Centre andtickets are on sale for the newweek-long programme of talksand the Pipe and Tabor Festival.As always, The Local Answer

recommends you use the contactdetails where provided or visitwww.heritagegloucester.co.uk tocheck details prior to planning

your entertainment.The following pages provide briefdetails of the numerous spectaclesand informative walks, talks andopen days – see what takes yourfancy and enjoy supporting this

fantastic festival!

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MUSEUMS, FESTIVALS &WALKS

GLOUCESTER CITY MUSEUMAND ART GALLERYSaturday 3 September – 2.45pmGLOUCESTER CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY –OFFICIAL OPENINGFor the last few months Gloucester City Museum has been closed for afull makeover, and recently re-opened, with the official launch takingplace on Gloucester Day at 2.45pm, with a special ribbon-cuttingceremony featuring a mystery guest!The museum features exciting new interactive displays, improvededucational facilities, a new reception area, shop, cafe and completeredesign of the ground floor. Fun highlights include a touchy, feely,smelly Roman kitchen and Medieval street, a Roman ‘building site’,investigation lab, crafty corner, toys and games zone and up close andpersonal experiences with some surprising dinosaurs!Saturday 3 September – 10am-5pmTHE BIG LIVING HISTORY EXPERIENCE!To celebrate Gloucester Day and the City Museum launch, BBCLearning and Gloucester City Council present a fun packed day of livinghistory behind the City Museum on the old bowling green next toConstitution Walk. Visitors of all ages will enjoy meeting characters fromthe Iron Age, World War Two, the Roman Empire and a colourfulVictorian Family, or even see what services the medieval barbersurgeon has to offer! Local relic expert Kurt Adams will also be on handto identify objects that visitors have found at home, and both real andreplica objects from throughout history will be available to investigate.Sponsored by BBC Learning as part of this summer’s Dig 360 season,two raised archaeological digs will also be set up for all the family tohave a go at digging up and identifying objects they have found. BBCpresenters will be giving talks throughout the day. There will also be fungames and craft activities, plus an interactive sculpture exhibition –there’s plenty to do and it’s all free!

PIPE AND TABOR CELEBRATIONPipe and Tabor is a generic term for a whole family of instruments.These instruments span 10 centuries and two continents. Musiciansfrom France, Italy and Japan will join with native players at a seriesof special events:Friday 2 September – 10am-5pmSYMPOSIUM ABOUT THE PIPE AND TABORAt St Michael’s Tower, cost £5Saturday 3 September – 11am-12.30pmBEGINNERS’ WORKSHOP – PLAYING PIPE AND TABORGloucester Folk Museum, cost £12 includes a Tabor PipeSaturday 3 September – 4pmPipe and Tabor ConcertSt Nicholas Church, cost £5. Featuring international artists from France,Italy and Japan.

THE GLOUCESTER HISTORY WALKSSaturday 3 to Wednesday 7 September – 11.30amHISTORIC CITY WALKSStarting at St Michael’s Tower. Cost £3 adults, children FREE. Find outlots about the history of Gloucester in this interesting and informativetour around the city’s many historic buildings and locations, with lots ofstories along the way from your Civic Trust guide.Saturday 3& Sunday 4 SeptemberHISTORIC DOCKSWALKSStarts at GloucesterWaterways Museum. Cost £3adults, children FREE. Find outabout the historic VictorianDocks in this interesting,informative tour – with lots ofstories along the way fromyour Civic Trust guide.

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Monday 5 September – 7pmTHE HIDDEN HISTORY OF BLACKFRIARSSponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. Blackfriars Priory. Tickets£8 adults, £4 students and schoolchildren. Widely known local historianand author Phil Moss will give new insights into the story of the mostcomplete surviving Dominican Priory in Britain, just restored to its fullglory by English Heritage. This illustrated talk will bring alive this too littleknown Gloucestershire jewel, its life before and after the Dissolution ofthe Monasteries, whether as residence, cap factory or school.Tuesday 6 September – 7pmGLEVUM AND CORINIUM: GLOUCESTERSHIRE INROMAN TIMESSponsored by Glevum Security. Blackfriars Priory. Tickets £8 adults, £4students and schoolchildren. Former Corinium Museum Director DrJohn Paddock explains the extraordinary legacy of the Romans acrossthe county and especially in Gloucester and Cirencester. John Paddockis a noted Roman historian whose restoration of the Corinium Museumwon second prize in a European competition.Wednesday 7 September – 7pmTHE FIRST HISTORY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE REVISITEDSponsored by EG Carter and Co. Blackfriars Priory. Tickets £8 adults,£4 students and schoolchildren. Sir Robert Atkyns produced the firstHistory of Gloucestershire in 1712. Three hundred years on formerDeputy Head of Sir Thomas Rich School and local historian AlanPilbeam has revisited Atkyns’ work in a book shortly to be publishedand will preview his surprising findings with an illustrated talk on howthe county has – and hasn’t – changed over the centuries.Thursday 8 September – 7pmTHE CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF ROBERT RAIKES –200 YEARS ONSponsored by Gloucester Civic Trust. St Mary de Crypt Church. Tickets£5 adults, FREE entry for students and schoolchildren. On the bi-centenary of death of Robert Raikes, the founder of the Sunday schoolmovement, Hugh Wornsip will capture the spirit of Raikes in the churchwhere he is buried, and opposite Raikes’ home. Hugh will look at thelives of both father and son Robert Raikes and explore their themes ofeducation for the young and the reform of our prisons, with asuggestion that they remain as valid today as they were then. A tour ofthe church will follow.

GLOUCESTER HISTORYTALKS & CONCERTA brand new series of interesting andentertaining talks by leadingauthorities and authors on the historyof Gloucester, plus a finale concert.Tickets for all talks include a glass ofwine (sponsored by Laithwaites) andbook signings with the authorsafterwards (where applicable), andare available from the Guildhall inEastgate Street and the TouristInformation Centre. Adult ‘seasontickets’ are also available for all sixtalks, priced at £39.

Friday 9 September – 7pmRICHARD OF GLOUCESTER, THE BATTLES OFTEWKESBURY AND BOSWORTH AND THE FALL OF THEHOUSE OF YORKSponsored by the Norville Opticians Group. Blackfriars Priory. Tickets£8 adults, £4 students and schoolchildren. National historian and BristolUniversity lecturer Chris Skidmore tackles the two key battles of theWars of the Roses and whether Richard of Gloucester learnt lessonsfrom Tewkesbury at Bosworth, offering a preview of some of thethemes of his about to be published book on Bosworth. ChrisSkidmore is the biographer of both Edward VI and Elizabeth I and MPfor Kingswood.Saturday 10 September – 5pm100 YEARS AFTER THE LORDS ACT: WHAT NOW FORCONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE?Sponsored by Davies and Partners. Blackfriars Priory. Tickets £8 adults,£4 students and schoolchildren. Constitutional historian and authorPeter Hennessy looks at constitutional change in the centenary year ofthe House of Lords Act that changed the balance of power inParliament for ever. He will look at AV, a new draft Bill on the House ofLords, changes to the Laws of Succession and our relationship withEurope. Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield is the Attlee Professor ofContemporary British History at Queen Mary, University of Londonand author of many books including the definitive work on Whitehall.Saturday 10 September – 7.30pmGLEVUM CONSORT: TOMAS LUIS DA VICTORIA 400THANNIVERSARY CONCERTSponsored by Gloucester Music Society.Second Vespers of the Feast of the AnnunciationBlackfriars Priory. All seats £10. The Glevum Consort is a Gloucesterbased professional chamber choir founded and directed by JamesAtherton. This will be the first music concert in the excellent acoustic ofthe newly refurbished Blackfriars and a rare first chance to hear music ofthis kind here since the Dissolution of the Monasteries under HenryVIII. A fitting finale to the week!

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Thursday to Saturday – 7.30am-5pmHEDLEYS66 Westgate Street. Enjoy a cup of tea in this recently restored 15thcentury building. The windows on the ground floor are excellentexamples of mid-Victorian plate glass, using technology gained inbuilding London’s Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851.Thursday & Friday – Tours: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pmHILLFIELD HOUSE TOURDenmark Road. Pre-booking required. Grade II listed dating from1867. The house was built by Albert Estcourt on the site of a classicalvilla dating back to 1820. The original kitchen range and the fine pair ofstained glass windows can be seen in the ornately decorated interior.Saturday 10am-1pm & Sunday 2-4pmLITTLE CLOISTER HOUSEThe King’s School, Pitt Street. Tours every half hour. This 17th centurytimber-fronted property next to Gloucester Cathedral was built over amedieval undercroft and includes a herb garden and the remains ofmonastic infirmary close by.Saturday 10am-1pm & Sunday 2-4pmOLD BISHOP’S PALACEThe King’s School, Pitt Street. Tours every half hour. The 19th centuryresidence of the Bishops of Gloucester was built on the site of themedieval Abbot’s lodgings. Short guided tours of the palace, gardens,yard, Bishop’s private chapel and Abbot’s dining hall are available. ThePalace is now part of The King’s School.Saturday 10am-3pm & Sunday 2-4pmPARLIAMENT SUITE, CHURCH HOUSECollege Green. Explore the three historic rooms within Church House,which served as the old Deanery for Gloucester Cathedral. The roomsare of particular significance as one was used for a parliament in 1378.Thursday to Saturday 12-11pm & Sunday 12-10.30pmROBERT RAIKES’S HOUSESouthgate Street. Visit the house which has been wonderfully restoredat great expense by Samuel Smith’s Brewery. It is the site where RobertRaikes produced the ‘Gloucester Journal’ and used it to good effect,campaigning for prison reform and the Sunday School Movement.Partial wheelchair access.Thursday to Saturday 9.30am-4.30pmROMAN WALL INSIDE GLOUCESTER FURNITUREEXHIBITION CENTRE71-73 Southgate Street. An historic Roman wall inside the store is onpublic view. The lower level of the wall is part of the Roman Coloniadating back to 97ad. The building at street level dates from themedieval era. Full wheelchair access.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2011

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architectureand culture by offering free access to properties that areusually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age,style and function throw open their doors, with many offeringup special events and performances. It’s a once-a-year chanceto discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy over 100venues, tours and activities which really bring Gloucester’shistory and culture to life!

Saturday – Tours only: 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pmBEARLAND HOUSELongsmith Street. Pre-booking required. Bearland House is animpressive 18th century building with an ornamental facade. Theinterior boasts a carved wooden staircase and decorated ceiling. It waspurchased by a County Sheriff in 1764 and it is said that the ghost of hisdaughter appears by the staircase window.Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm – Tours 12.30pm & 3pmBLACKFRIARS PRIORYLadybellegate Street. Explore the most complete medieval Dominicanpriory in Great Britain. Most of the 13th century church remains,including the scriptorium (the oldest surving purpose built library in thecountry) and its rare scissorbraced roof. Owned and managed byEnglish Heritage.Thursday & Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday tour 2.30pmGLOUCESTER GUILDHALL23 Eastgate Street. The Victorian Guildhall formally served as the CityCouncil offices. Prior to its construction the site was occupied by theBlue Coat School founded by Sir Thomas Rich. Today the Guildhall ishome to a cinema, a concert venue, meeting rooms, an art gallery andcafé. Full wheelchair access.

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Thursday to SundayST MARY MAGDELENE’S CHAPEL& HILLFIELD GARDENSLondon Road. Thursday and Friday tours: 10am,11am, 1pm, 2pm. Open Saturday to Sunday 2pm-4pm. Pre booking required. Come and see theinside of the recently restored Chapeland walkaround Hillfield Gardens to view two monuments –the Kings Board and Scriven’s Conduit.Thursday to Saturday 10am-4pmST MICHAEL’S TOWERThe Cross. St Michael’s Tower dates back to 1465and belonged to the Church of St Michael TheArchangel, housing a peal of ten bells. The churchitself originated from the 12th century and waspulled down in 1956, though the remains of the BellTower are a wonderful, lasting example of Normanperpendicular architecture. The Tower is aScheduled Ancient Monument and is now theheadquarters of Gloucester Civic Trust. Fullwheelchair access.Saturday 9.45amTHE PICTUREDROME: A LIVING HISTORY162-166 Barton Street. Talks & tours start 10am;refreshments available from Barton CommunityCentre 11.15am; screening of Challenge Anneka11.30am. Pre Booking Required.Discover the storyof this wonderful building from its early days as asilent cinema to its current use as an exciting multi-arts venue. Local speakers and a screening of theBBC’s ‘Challenge Anneka’ episode about therestoration of the theatre.Thursday to Saturday 10am-4pmTHE STONEMASONS YARDGloucester Cathedrall, Pitt Street. Stonemasons willbe showcasing their ancient craft in their workshop.Saturday 10am-2.30pmTHE TUDOR ROOMS6-10 Westgate Street. Tours: 10, 10.30, 11 &11.30am, 12, 12.30, 1, 1.30, 2 & 2.30pm. Meetoutside the Santander Bank. Pre-Booking Required.This 16th century architectural delight boasts anelaborate timber panelled room, a hidden gem inthe centre of the city.Saturday 11am-5pmUKRAINIAN SOCIAL CLUBMidland Road. The club in Gloucester was formedby the first post war migrants who started arriving inthe UK in 1945 and was opened in 1963, eachfamily pledging money towards the building.Theafternoon will consist of an exhibition of traditionsand the chance to try traditional Ukrainian food.Thursday to Saturday 10am-3pmWINFIELDSWestgate Street. Pre-booking required. Ticketsavailable from guides at Winfields on the day. Meetoutside. Built in 1542 and believed to be Britain’sfinest example of a timber framed townhouse. In1886 it became known as the Gloucestershire SeedWarehouse when occupied by the merchants,Winfield & Sons, until 1989.

Thursday to SundayGLOUCESTER CITY MUSEUM AND ARTGALLERYBrunswick Road. Open Thu-Fri 10am-5pm (tours11am, 1pm, 3pm), Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm (tours 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm). Come andexplore Gloucester’s brand new City Museum anddiscover the exciting, interactive experiencedesigned for all the family. You can eavesdrop

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through a Roman wall, wander down a Medievalstreet, be scientific in the Investigation Lab or delveinto Gloucester’s nocturnal undergrowth in theGarden Gallery. Tours on Thursday and Friday areaimed at more adult audiences and weeekend tourswill be led by a museum curator dressed as anhistorical character and are aimed at the wholefamily. Full wheelchair access.Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm& Sunday 11am-4pmGLOUCESTER FOLK MUSEUM99-103 Westgate Street. Creative crafts 11am-4pm.Also part of the museums Lottery grant, GloucesterFolk Museum has been recently overhauled. Thenew Retro Room celebrates all things great from the60’s and 70’s. The Tea Rooms are a haven ofhomebaked goods, speciality teas and coffees,wholesome lunches and seasonal foods and withGloucester City’s best public cottage garden to siton a sunny day, just think vintage chic meets countrykitchen. The addition of the Folk Boutique has alsoproved highly successful with its range kitsch andretro gifts, vintage and shabby chic householdgoods, loacl crafts, cards, wrapping and more. Withfurther improvements still underway, there is plentyto see in this stunning 500 year old Tudor building.Thursday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm& Sunday 10am-4pmBEATRIX POTTER MUSEUM & WALKS9 College Court. Guided Walks – Thu-Sun 2pm(pre-booking required for tour). In 1903 BeatrixPotter published one of her most loved tales, TheTailor of Gloucester. It was inspired by a visit shemade to the city and became an instant bestseller,popular with children and adults alike. See thebuilding she based her story on and meet the tailor,Simpkin the cat, and a host of other characters. Youwill find the animated mice in the upper roomsewing and Peter Rabbit’s DVD will be playing allday. A walk around the locations of Gloucesterclosely connected with Beatrix Potter will leave at2pm each day.Thursday to Saturday 10am-4pmCAMERA OBSCURASt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Come and view theexcellent sights of Gloucester through our ‘CameraObscura’. There will also be an audio trail and trailbooklet. Full Wheelchair AccessThursday & Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 12-3pmCONTEMPORARY GLOUCESTER INPHOTOGRAPHSSt. Nicholas’s Church, Lower Westgate Street. Anexhibition by local photographers on the theme ofcontemporary Gloucester. Full wheelchair access.Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pmNATURE IN ARTWallsworth Hall, Twigworth. Nature In Art is theworld’s first museum dedicated exclusively to fine,decorative and applied art inspired by nature. Thecollection is housed in a magnificent Georgianmansion dating from the mid 18th century. Thedisplays are regularly updated and there is a vibrantprogramme of temporary exhibitions, supported byan unrivalled programme of artists in residence.Includes Sculpture Garden. Full wheelchair access.Friday 10am-4pmSOLDIERS OF GLOUCESTERSHIREMUSEUMGloucester Docks. For over 300 years, soldiersfrom the county of Gloucestershire have been atthe turning point of history; battles in the Americas,defeating Napoleon and defending Dunkirk.

Friday & Saturday 10am-4pmCHRIST CHURCHBrunswick Road. Built in 1822 as ‘The Spa Church’by private subscription, it was subsequently takenover by the diocese of Gloucester in the 1850s.Significant features include the barrel-vaulted ceiling,the Art Nouveau apse and semi-dome and the1866 Nicholson organ. The west front of thechurch was rebuilt in Italian Romanesque style.Thursday to SaturdayGLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL ANDWHISPERING GALLERYCollege Green. Cathedral open Thursday andFriday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm (restrictedaccess between 12.30pm-2.15pm due to function),Sunday 12-2.30pm & 4-5pm. Whispering Galleryopen Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.15pm-4pm. Founded in the 11th century as theBenedictine Abbey of St Peter, the oft-improvedCathedral features Norman pillars in the nave, theelaborate tomb of Edward II, exquisite 14th centuryfan vaulted cloisters, wonderful east window (thelargest expance of stained glass in England) and themagnificent 15th century tower. On Saturday, visitThe Whispering Gallery which was created when apassageway was built behind the Great EastWindow in the 14th century. Entry into the galleryincludes the opportunity to view this wonderfulwindow up close and to see an exhibition on itsorigins and meanings.Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-4pmGLOUCESTER FRIENDS (QUAKER)MEETING HOUSEGreyfriars. The 1830s Quaker Meeting House has arare mechanical dividing screen, as well as a displayof local Quaker history and of Quakers today.Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 2-4pmGLOUCESTER UNITED REFORMEDCHURCHPark Road. Built in 1872 as a Presbyterian church, itbecame a United Reformed Church whenPresbyterian and Congregational Churches mergedin 1972. The church boasts interesting Victorianarchitecture, whilst the organ is a recently restored1890 Sweetland. Full wheelchair access.Saturday & Sunday 12-5pmHOLY INNOCENTS CHURCHHighnam. Visit this fine Victorian church with itsunique wall paintings. Built by Thomas Parry who,with his son Herbert Parry, composed the music tothe popular hymn ‘Jerusalem’. Wheelchair access.Saturday 9am-12pm & Sunday services at 8am,10.15am & 6.30pmHOLY TRINITY CHURCHChurch Road, Longlevens. Holy Trinity is aninteresting 1930’s structure designed by HaroldStratton-Davis in a 15th century style.Thursday to Sunday 9am-6pmMARINERS’ CHAPELThe Docks. The Mariners’ Chapel, with its finestained glass windows, opened in 1849 and quicklybecame popular with the townspeople. TheChaplain visited every ship that arrived into theDocks. Full wheelchair access.Saturday 10am-1pmTHE SALVATION ARMY150 Eastgate Street. Replacing the Citadel built in1888 in Kingsbarton Street (now The KingsTheatre), the 1960 structure is a fine example of thisperiod of architecture with a light and airy interior.

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There will be a slide show of the history of TheSalvation Army in Gloucester.Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday services 10.30-11.30am, Communion 6.30-7.30pmSOUTHGATE EVANGELICAL CHURCH146 Southgate Street. The church is over 100 yearsold and was also the home church to the famous DrHadwen, the leading anti-vivisectionist. Children’sactivities are available including colouring pages andplay table. Full wheelchair access.Saturday 9am-6pm& Sunday services 10am & 5pmST ALDATE’S CHURCHFinlay Road. Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday services10am, 5pm. St Aldate’s was designed by therenowned 50’s/60’s designers Potter and Hare. Theoriginal St Aldate’s dates back to Saxon times inGloucester. Full wheelchair access.Thursday to Saturday 11am-3pmST JOHN’S CHURCH NORTHGATENorthgate Street. The present building dates from1732 but traces remain of earlier medieval churchincluding the font. The tower dates from late14th/early 15th centuries and part of it can be seenat ground level nearby. Full wheelchair access.Thursday to Sunday 11am-3.30pmST MARY DE CRYPT CHURCHSouthgate Street. A fine 15th century church thathas strong associations with the famed preachersGeorge Whitfield and John Biddle, founder ofEnglish Unitarianism. Robert Raikes, originator of theSunday School movement and the famous bankerJemmy Wood (the inspiration behind Dicken’sScrooge) are amongst those buried here. Thechurch contains monuments to Sir Thomas Bell andhis wife Joan.Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 11am-4pmST MARY DE LODE CHURCHArchdeacon Street. The city’s oldest parish church(built in the 12th century) is mentioned in theDomesday Book in 1085. It was built over a Saxonchurch and a Roman building. The Roman mosaictiled floor can still be seen in the church. Thebuilding was used as a prison for Royalist soldiersduring the Civil War in 1643. Tea, coffee,homemade cakes and lunches are available. Fullwheelchair access.Thursday to Friday 11am-3pm,Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 12-3pmST NICHOLAS’S CHURCHLower Westgate Street. This beautiful, medievalchurch was established in the 12th century andboasts many interesting features that weresympathetically restored in the Victorian era. Theyinclude the Walton tomb, the leaning tower, asanctuary knocker, squints and the coat of arms.Though the church is no longer in use, the art andsculpture of the building are still on display. Fullwheelchair access.Thursday to Friday 10am-6pm& Saturday 11am-3pmST PETER’S CHURCHLondon Road. The current church was built in 1859on top of an existing church. It was designed byGilbert Blount in the Gothic style and consecrated in1868. Of particular interest are the Lady Chapelwith its exquisitely carved triptych and the carvedfigures of Our Lady, St Joseph, St Gregory, StAugustine, St David and St Wulstan in the sanctuary.The church was recently restored to its Victoriansplendour. The restored organ is of great historicalinterest as it possesses a 32 foot stop of actual pitch.Full wheelchair access.

Friday 11.30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm& Sunday 11am-5pm (Mass 10.30am-12pm)UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THEGOOD SHEPHERDDerby Road. A Ukrainian cultural exhibition showingthe vestments of the Eastern Church, offering a briefhistory of the building and traditional costumedisplays.

Thursday to Sunday 11am-3.30pmBRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIREARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETYSt Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street. For over 130years the society has been acknowledged as theleading historical and archaeological society in thecounty. The annual transactions includearchaeological excavation reports, many inGloucester and historical articles. The Record Seriespublishes annual volumes of historical records in thecounty and the volume, due to be published thisyear, is Gloucestershire Apprenctices 1700-1834.Through its committee for archaeology inGloucestershire, it monitors all archaeological work,both in the city of Gloucester and in the county.Friday 12 noon & Sunday 1pmBYGONZ PERFORMSt Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street. Come andhear instruments which have been part of thepopular musical life of this country for centuries,played by musicians wearing the dress of the time!Pipe and tabor, Hurdy Gurdy and bagpipes will beamongst those played.Friday & SaturdayBYGONZ WANDERING MINSTRELSGate Streets. Watch out for minstrels in traditionaldress playing various instruments, which have beenpart of the popular musical life of this country forcenturies.Friday 12.30pm & 2pmCATHEDRAL ORGAN SCHOLARPERFORMSSt John’s Northgate 12.30pm, St Mary De Crypt2pm. The organ scholar from the Cathedral, LiamCrangle, will perform a short programme of workson the excellent organ’s at St Mary de Crypt and StJohn’s Northgate, under the direction of AdrianPartington. Adrian was himself a former organscholar before his days working for the BBC. Fullwheelchair access.Friday to SundayCOME AND HEAR THE BELLS!Various Locations – St Mary De Crypt: Friday 6pm,Saturday 11am & 4pm; Sunday 11am & 3pm. StMary De Lode: Saturday & Sunday 11.30am &4.30pm; Gloucester Cathedral: Sunday 1pm (bellsrung before choral evensong). Hear a quarter pealrung on the bells of St Mary De Crypt, St Mary DeLode and the Cathedral. Gloucester had a thrivingbell making industry dating from 700 years agowhen Hugh ‘The Bell Founder’ first set up shop.Hendley, Henshaw and Ruddles followed withRuddles making over 5,000 bells including the oldestin the USA. This is where Bell Lane (now Bell Walk)got its name. Some of these bells are in the twochurches and the Cathedral today.Thursday 12.15pmDRAKE’S VIOL’SSt Mary De Lode. Drake’s Viols first got together foran event celebrating Sir Frances Drake’scircumnavigation of the globe (1577-80). They willperform music for viols and voices, sacred andsecular, from the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Saturday 1.30pmGLEVUM CONSORT REHEARSALBlackfriars Priory. Come and listen to the rehearsalfor this evening’s concert in Blackfriars. Can youresist the concert after hearing this first rate choirrehearse? Full wheelchair access.Saturday 3.30pmGROSVENOR CONSORTChamber music recital in the setting of St NicholasChurch, Westgate.Saturday 10am-1pmMUSIC FROM THE SALVATION ARMYBANDThe Salvation Army Citadel, 150 Eastgate Street.Three hours of live music from the bands and choirsof Gloucester Salvation Army.Saturday 7pmORGAN RECITALGloucester Cathedral. Stephen Farr from Londonplays the Cathedral’s world renowned organperforming works by Alain, J S Bach, Liszt andBingham. Full wheelchair access.Saturday 12 noonSHERIFF’S ASSIZE OF ALEEastgate Street. The assize dates back to medievaltimes when the sheriff was responsible for checkingthat the ale on sale in the city was of palatablequality. Full wheelchair access.Saturday 1pmSILVER SINGERS PERFORMSt Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street. Thisdistinguished Christian choir perform a wide rangeof easy listening music from their fun and enjoyablerepertoire.Friday & Saturday 9am-1pmTOWN CRIER OF GLOUCESTERGloucester city centre. Come and hear the world’sloudest town crier, Alan Myatt, promoting theHeritage Open Days in the centre of the City. Alanhas been a crier for over twenty years and at 112.8decibels, Alan’s cry of ‘Oyez, Oyez, Oyez’ is theundisputed world record.Saturday 12 noon – Talks 3-4pmTREDWORTH REMEMBEREDThe Golden Heart, 85 High Street, Tredworth. Pre-booking required. An exhibition of historic photosand documents covering the history of the area,with live reminiscence from a panel of local peopleilluminating the last 70 years in Tredworth.Thursday 1pmVICTORIAN SPLENDOURSt Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street. OrganistAshley Grote, assistant Director of Music atGloucester Cathedral, puts the fragile but beautifulorgan of St Mary De Crypt through its paces. Theorgan’s builder, William Sweetland, was oncedescribed as ‘the greatest natural genius in Bath’ anddied 100 years ago this year.Sunday 2pmWAITES OF GLOUCESTER AT ST MARYDE CRYPT CHURCHSouthgate Street. Two members of the Waites ofGloucester perform medieval music.Saturday 2.30-4pmWAITES OF GLOUCESTER AT ST MARYDE LODEArchdeacon Street. Listen to the Waites ofGloucester who are modelled on the band ofmusicians run by the city of Gloucester in the 14thand 15th Century.

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Saturday & Sunday 2pmA STORY OF GLOUCESTER’S PUBSSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Pre-booking required. Join Darrel Kirby,author of ‘The Story of Gloucester’s Pubs’. Meet front of St Michael’s Tower.Saturday 1.30pmBARTON STREET GUIDED TOURBarton Community Centre. Pre-booking required. Learn history of the areathrough its topography, buildings and architecture from an experienced guide.Thursday 11am & Saturday 11am & 2pmDISCOVERING ROMAN GLOUCESTEROutside Boots, Eastgate Street. Pre-booking required. Follow in the footstepsof a Roman Citizen of Glevum.Friday & Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pmEASTGATE VIEWING CHAMBERSide of Boots, Eastgate Street. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at theancient street level and see the remains of the Roman Eastgate Fort.Thursday 2pmGEOLOGY OF GLOUCESTERSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Pre-booking required. Explore the buildingmaterials used in the city with the help of our friendly guide.Saturday 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 2.30pm & 3.15pmCATHEDRAL LIBRARY TOURPre-booking required (call 01452 528753). The present Cathedral Librarywas founded in 1656, although the earliest books contained in it are believedto be from the 13th century. No flash photography, food or drink allowed.Saturday 11.30am & 2.30pmCATHEDRAL TOWER TOURPre-booking required (call 01452 528753). Climb to the topfor excellentviews of Gloucester. Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.Thursday/Friday 11am, 1pm, 3pm Saturday/Sunday 11.30am, 1pm, 3pmGLOUCESTER CITY MUSEUM TOURBrunswick Road. Take a guided tour around the brand new galleries and learna little more about the treasures and delights we have on display.Thursday & Friday 12 noon & 2pmGLOUCESTER FOLK MUSUEM TOUR99-103 Westgate Street. Tour of one of the most inportant industrialarchaeology sites in the city.Thursday to Sunday 11.30amGLOUCESTER EXPERIENCE – CITY WALKSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Pre-booking required. Discover fascinatinghidden treasures on this guided walk. Meet outside St Michael’s Tower.Thursday 10.30amGLOUCESTER RUGBY STADIUM TOURKingsholm Stadium. Pre-booking required. Established in 1873, Gloucesterrugby has a long and proud history and is one of the world’s oldest rugbyclubs. Full wheelchair access.Sunday 10am-4pmGUIDED TOURS OF BBC RADIO GLOS.London Road. Pre-booking required (call 01452 308585). The most up-to-date radio studios in the country. Tours of the building and outside broadcastvehicles that link the studios to anywhere in Gloucestershire via satellite!Saturday 10.30am & 2.30pmTOURS OF GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL23 Eastgate Street. Enjoy a guided tour of the Victorian Guildhall formerlyoccupied by the City Council offices. Please meet outside the Guildhall.Thursday 6pmGUIDED TOUR OF HEMPSTED HAMSSt Swithun’s Church, Hempsted. From St Swithun’s Church to the riverside,taking in Lady’s Well.Saturday & Sunday 11.30amHISTORIC DOCKS GUIDED WALKSWaterways Museum, The Docks. Pre-booking required. Britain’s most inlandport. Meet at the front of The Waterways Museum. Full wheelchair access.Saturday 2pm & 4pmSIEGE OF GLOUCESTER WALKSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Pre-booking required. Visit places connectedwith the siege of Gloucester. Meet in front of St Michaels Tower.

Saturday 3pmST MARY DE CRYPT CHURCH – TOURSouthgate Street. Pre-booking required. Take a tourof one of the oldest crypts in Gloucester.Friday 1pmPUBLIC ART OF GLOUCESTER TOURSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Pre-booking required.Explore the diverse and extensive public art in the city.Thursday & Friday 12-2pmTHE PIN FACTORY AT THE FOLK MUSEUMWestgate Street. Join our guided tour of one of the mostimportant industrial archaeology sites in the city withabsolutely no need for hard hats or boots!Saturday 11am & 3pmTOUR OF LLANTHONY SECUNDA PRIORYLlanthony Road. Founded in 1136, by the end of the 15th century thiswas the richest Augustinian house in England entertaining the court ofHenry VII in 1500 and 1501. Meet at Llanthony Priory.Saturday 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pmTOUR OF ST NICHOLAS’S TOWERSt Nicholas Church, Westgate Street. Pre-booking required. A tour strictly forthe fully fit for an unusual and very rewarding view across Gloucester andespecially the Cathedral.Saturday 4pmTREDWORTH GUIDED TOURThe Golden Heart, 85 High Street, Tredworth. Pre-booking required.A fascinating insight into the hidden history of Tredworth led by anexperienced guide.Saturday 10amWELCOME TO JURASSIC PARK!Robinswood Hill. Pre-booking required. Come and discover pre-historic origins of Robinswood Hill, stand on the sea bed 100metres above Gloucester and try to find some of the creaturesthat lived here 200 million years ago! For health and safetyreasons event is strictly pre-book only and dogs are not allowed.

Saturday 9am-12 noonNORTH WAREHOUSEThe Docks. Explore the old workings of the warehouse and seethe civic regalia on display. Full wheelchair access.Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pmOVER BASIN OPEN DAYSOver GL2 8DB. The Wharf House Waterside Restaurant is setin the perfect riverside location on the side of the Over CanalBasin which has been restored with profits made from thevenue. Interpretive boards are situated around the site which allows for aself-guided tour. There is also a visitors’ centre.Thursday to Sunday 9am-5pmTOMMY NIELSEN’S DRY DOCKSGloucester Docks. See the original graving (dry) docks now used by TommyNielsen’s traditional shipbuilding and rigging company.

Thursday 12 noonAN ARMCHAIR TOUR OF GLOUCESTERSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Sit back and enjoy a unique 50-minuteheritage tour from a comfy chair. Discover people and places that haveshaped Gloucester over the ages. Full Wheelchair Access.Saturday & Sunday 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pmTHE ROBERT RAIKES STORYRobert Raikes House, Southgate Street. Pre-booking required. Hear thestory in the garden of the Robert Raikes Inn.Friday 12-1pmTHE STORY OF ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH AND BELL TOWERSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. A lecture by Gloucester Civic Trust.Discover the fascinating role of the church in medieval and VictorianGloucester, plus an exhibition of old photographs and local stories. FullWheelchair Access.

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Saturday 10.30am-3.30pmEAGER EXPLORERS!Gloucester Cathedral. Meet at Cathedral Shop.Children between 7 and 11 years of age can collect anExplorer’s Pack and set off to discover the 900 years ofhistory in the Cathedral using binoculars, torches andsome other essential exploration equipment.

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FAMILY FUNSaturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pmMAKE AND TAKE ROMAN THEMED CRAFTSGloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, BrunswickRoad. Make a souvenir of your trip to RomanGloucester to take home with you, with our craftycorner activities. Full Wheelchair Access.Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pmGLOUCESTER FOLK MUSEUM ACTIVITIES –MAKE AND TAKEGloucester Folk Museum, Westgate Street. Come andtry your hand at some of our drop in craft activities,whilst exploring the fantastic building that the museumis housed in. Partial wheelchair access.Sunday 4pmREMEMBER RAIKES – CELEBRATION FORCHILDREN & THEIR GROWN UPS!St Mary De Crypt Church, Southgate Street. Childrenare invited to bring their grown ups to a celebration ofRobert Raikes – founder of the Sunday Schoolmovement, on the 200th Anniversary of his death.Singing, shouting and eating cake are included plus avisit to the crypt’s prison for those brave enough! Whynot come dressed as an urchin from Victorian times?

Saturday 11am, 12 noon, 1pm & 2pmWOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRSTSt Michael’s Tower, The Cross. Costumedperformances of famous Gloucester folk through

the ages. Family entertainment with guaranteed fun!Presented by The Spaniel In The Works theatrecompany. Full wheelchair access.

Thursday 11am-12.30am, Friday & Saturday 11am-2am & Sunday 7pm-2amCROSS KEY INNCross Keys Lane. Drop by for some refreshments atthe 16th century, Grade II listed, timber framed inn inthe in the heart of the city centre. First recorded as aninn in 1720, though some claim it was already in useduring the 16th century.Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-12am & Sunday 12-11pmFOUNTAIN INN COURTYARDCourtyard, 53 Westgate Street. The Fountain Innoccupies one of the oldest brewing sites in the city.The story on the relief in the entrance tells how KingWilliam III showed his contempt for conspiritorialJacobites by riding his horse up the steps in thecourtyard to their meeting place. Full wheelchairaccess.Thursday to Saturday 12 noon-12 midnightOLD BELL INN9A Southgate Street. This timber framed building isdecorated with Jacobean style panelled walls. A featureof particular note is the ornate wooden overmantelinstalled when the house was built in 1650 by ThomasYate, the apothecary. The building has had many usesover the years including as the city tea warehouse.Saturday – Tours at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm,2.15pm & 3.15pmST NICHOLAS HOUSE (THE DICKWHITTINGTON)100 Westgate Street. A superb 15th century buildingretaining many of its original features and once thehome of the Whittington family.Saturday – Tours at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm,2.15pm & 3.15pmTHE NEW INN16 Northgate Street. The New Inn is described as thefinest example of a medieval galleried inn to be seen inBritain today. Much of the original structure stillremains.

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A Park in the layby opposite The Seven Springs Inn,off theA436. Turn left on to theA436 and walk up thefootpath to the roundabout.

1 It used to be held that the springs issuing fromthis small hollow below the A436 marked thebeginning of the Thames. The Latin inscription reads:Hic Tuus - O tamesine Pater Septemgeminusfons (‘Here O father Thames is thy sevenfoldsource’).

Although the springs lie at 750ft (228m) – the highestpoint from which water flows into the Thames – itis now generally acknowledged that the river risesat Thameshead, 3 miles (5km) south-west ofCirencester.

B Turn left, then immediately left again on to theminor road. This is the CotswoldWay, which is clearlywaymarked. You will be following this for much ofthe walk.C Turn right at the hedge and follow the left-handfield boundary. Continue through the copse, thenalong the edge of the ridge for about 1 mile (1½km)to a junction of paths atop a rocky step. This area isCharlton Kings Common and is open access land.

2 There is a lot to see in this breathtaking view withCheltenham spread out below the scarp. To the rightyou can follow the escarpment as it curves aroundto Cleeve Hill which is the highest point in theCotswolds. Out on the plain ahead rises thedistinctive shape of the Malverns, composed of someof the oldest rocks in England and Wales. Furtherto the west the view includes Gloucester, May Hillin the Forest of Dean, and the first of theWelsh Hills.

D Go straight on and keep to the right of the fenceto the triangulation point. With the trig point to yourright, continue straight on along the path, until yousee a sign pointing downhill to the Devil’s Chimney.It’s worth making a detour and going down to see thislandmark. It’s to your right once you’ve reached theseat on the cliff edge. Head back up to the footpathagain then continue southwards along the track, pastthe quarry to the road.

3 This distinctive, isolated spike of rock is knownas the Devil's Chimney and is a popular locallandmark. Its exact origin is not known for certain– whether it is the result of differential erosion, aquarryman’s joke or a genuine relic of quarrying.Climbing is prohibited to limit erosion.

E Turn left onto the road. You will pass another carpark on your left. Turn right into the field immediatelybefore Hartley Farm and follow the wall on the leftto a stile.F Cross the stile and head half-right to the left-handcorner of the plantation. Continue along its edge, withthe plantation to your right, to a stile by a pump house.G Cross the stile and continue ahead with the woodon your left, to the stile on the left just before thecorner of the field. Cross this and follow the woodlandon the left for about 200yds (180m)H Cross over to the woodland on the right,carrying straight on at its end to a stile. Cross the stile

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The recent stock market crashes made mewonder about where the best place was to investmy money. Not that I plan to answer that questionfor you here – you must do your own research andseek your own advice and not rely onthese musings.

About the sametime, someone toldme that horsenumber 17 inthe big race atYork was a surefire winner –only had to turnup to win, sort of thing.Not that I am encouraginggambling in this article; if youwish to do that, you should do soresponsibly.

But it did make me wonder about all the optionsopen to you if you have a few bob spare or if, morecrucially, you are trying to work out where to putyour life’s savings so that they are making you goodmoney for later life.

The value of investments can go up or down andeven the best fund managers struggle to get themto go in the right direction in times of market freefall. So if that’s too risky, how about a nice, safeinvestment in a bank or building society. Well withbank base rate on the floor, interest rates paid todepositors are miserly.

Mmmm ... property then perhaps? That’s alwaysbeen regarded as a safe haven, but as mostpeople who have tried to market their housesrecently will tell you, trying to sell it just at themoment requires an incredible amount of luck infinding a buyer. And I really don’t want to go backto that tip for York (which is still running by the way).

Good luck with your thoughts. I think I’ll just goback to being ‘Confused of Cheltenham’.

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LAST month I discussed carcrime and its impact onGloucester City residents atthe moment. I emphasisedsome of the things you can doto reduce the likelyhood ofhaving your car broken intoand having valuables such asSatNav’s and Laptops stolen.

Well I am pleased to beable to report this month thatsome of the actions we, thepolice, are taking have beenpaying off. We have madeseveral notable arrests since Ilast wrote and have chargedthese individuals with anumber of thefts.

In many cases those arrested have been forensically linkedto these crimes and already we have seen a drop in thenumber of offences. However, this is not the end of this crimeissue and it will still be your actions which will make the biggestdifference in preventing these crimes... think prevention ratherthan cure.

A different problem often brought to the attention of theteam is anti social behaviour around the City, and during thesummer months we often see an increase. Officers are oftencalled to groups of young people hanging around residentialareas, who are bored and this can often escalate to acts of antisocial behaviour. At the one end of the scale this can be rowdybehaviour which is intimidating to local residents, but at theother end of the scale it can be acts of vandalism, which is acriminal offence.

I am not saying that all young people are involved in this, infact it is relatively few – especially when you think of how manyyoung people we have in the City. However, we do see anincrease in anti social behaviour at this time of year and clearlythe local policing team want to reduce this. One of thecomplaints raised by those we speak to in these circumstances,is a lack of activities.

Therefore I am pleased to say that a new community Youthclub began in August called the Youth Peace Project, and isbased at the Trust Centre in Conduit Street in Gloucester. Theclub will be for two age groups. There will be a juniors night onWednesdays between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, which is aimed atyoung people aged between 8 and 12 years. On Thursdaysbetween 7pm and 9pm there will be a senior night, for ages 13to 18 years. So at a time when a lot of activities have come toan end due to funding constraints this is really good news.

Finally, I am always looking for ways of making it easier foryou to get your views across to the local policing team andletting us know what you think the real priorities are. Thereforeover the next few weeks the team will be holding policeinformation points at various locations and events acrossthe City. Look out for them at the Youth Showcase eventin Llanthony priory in September. This will be a greatopportunity to speak to the local officers and tell us whatconcerns you most.

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Thanks to all who took part in our Augustcompetitions and congratulations to the winners:Bacon Theatre – Tickets to Joe Pasquale –Naomi Carter of Orchard Way; Lynsey Daniels ofTrajan Close; Christine Graham of Finlay Road.Gloucester Rugby – Worcester Warrior tickets– Ryan Medcraff of Honeybourne Drive; K.Sherwood East End Rd; Sarah Mitchell of ChurchRoad; Mr Hales of Rivelands Rd; Colin Glasgow ofCoberley Rd.Butterfly Farm – Family tickets – Shalene Pearceof Windfall Way; Anna Scott of Alexandra Rd;Christine Smith of Seberts St; Mrs Bulled of MayfieldDrive; Lisa Wells of Stoney Bridge.Bristol Hippodrome – Family ticket to seeShaun the Sheep – Julie Hatch of Painswick Road;Ben Doyle of Tredworth Road.

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