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A summer signing from London Irish, Gloucester Rugby prop Dan Murphy’s rugby career could have taken a completely different direction had it not been for the advice of a coach at University.

Romford born Murphy has spent his entire professional career to date with the Exiles, plying his trade in the dark and mysterious world of the front row.

However, taking a welcome break from the rigours of preseason training, the 25 year revealed that he cut his rugby teeth as a rampaging back row forward until he was brought to earth with a bump and the transition to front row forward took place!

“I was told I was too slow and too fat so, there you go, you’re in the front row by default! To be fair, when I was younger, I was told that you don’t choose the front row, the front row chooses you.”

“I left college when I was 18 and went to University, St Mary’s in Twickenham, and we were split up into units as early as freshers week. I started to amble towards the back row group and was promptly told to keep walking and join the front rowers! So, that was the choice made for me.”

However, despite the fact that he’s since had to focus on skills such as scrummaging, Murphy feels that his apprenticeship as a number eight still reaps rewards.

“Hopefully what I’ve kept from my back row days is dynamic ball carrying and a bit of ball work. People like to see a bit extra from their props these days, not just out and out scrummagers walking from scrum to scrum. They like to see a bit of mobility and ball handling and also to see the big guys score tries so I’d like to I can get a few of those as well.”

At a recent Fans Forum at Kingsholm, Forwards Coach Carl Hogg described Murphy as a ‘victim of circumstance’ at London Irish, destined to miss out more often than not due to playing the same position as the club captain, Clarke Dermody.

It’s a viewpoint the loose head echoes and he’s keen to make a real impact with Gloucester to make up for lost time.

“Obviously I loved my time at London Irish and I’m so grateful to them for giving me a chance and, ultimately, a career.”

“But, when England started pushing Alex Corbisiero to the loose head, it pushed another player into the battle for one jersey.”

“I wasn’t looking for a way out or anything but when there are two dominant players, including the captain who’s an All Black, who are in favour then it’s difficult to break through.”

“It was part of my reasoning for leaving but sometimes you just need a fresh start. I’m out of my comfort zone here, I’m settling into a new area, starting with a clean slate and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

That challenge, of course, involves trying to build upon a 2010-11 campaign when Gloucester finished third in the Aviva Premiership and won the LV= Cup. To his credit, it’s something he’s anticipating keenly.

“Teams always say that they want to do one better than the year before and, for Gloucester, one better is the final.”“Every team wants to be there, that’s why you play rugby. This team won silverware last year and still wants to better itself and I want to be part of it.”

“It was an easy decision and, when Gloucester offered me a contract, I jumped at the chance to be in this type of environment. And, after I’d signed, I watched on and saw them reach the semi final and that made me even more hungry to be here.”

A long season lies ahead and, given the humid conditions outside and the amount of tough physical work lying ahead, you could forgive anyone for feeling less than enthused but even preseason training is something of a novelty at present.

“The way training is structured is a lot different and that’s good because I’ve spent five years doing the same preseason. I’m not saying preseason at Irish was a bad thing, it’s tried and tested.”

“But new training, new facilities, a new way of thinking is good for a player. You’re always trying to push yourself, impress the new players and coaches. It’s been good for me.”

And, once the training is over, two preseason friendlies (London Welsh, August 20th, 3pm and Russia, August 26th, 7:45pm) lie in wait, games that can’t come soon enough.

“I’ve always said that stadiums like Kingsholm are such good places to play your rugby. You get such a good atmosphere, a huge crowd and it’ll be nice to have them cheering for me for once!”

“I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a great rugby city with a strong rugby culture and I can’t wait to run out at Kingsholm. It’s going to be a great feeling and hopefully I can show what my scrummaging can do and a little bit extra as well.”

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A Local Railway Anniversary 8

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

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

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

more than 10,000 miles over 3 continents.

Geocaching started in the US after early GPS-enthusiast Dave Ulmer planted a bucket filled with videos, books, software and a slingshot, together with a logbook and pencil, in woods near his house. After posting the coordinates online on May 3rd 2000, his package was found twice within two days after word spread rapidly among the online community. The official Geocaching

website launched in September 2000 with the coordinates for 75 caches across the world listed on it. The craze soon took-off and today there are over 1.3m caches hidden in over 100 countries across the globe, with 5 million registered users.

And it’s really simple to start Geocaching – just create a free membership on www.geocaching.com, type in your postcode to find caches near you, invest in a GPS device or mobile phone

with GPS capability and that’s it, you’re ready. Most GPS devices take you within 6-20 feet of the object so be prepared to spend a while looking for the cache when you arrive there - this is the bit that the kids always love the best. And remember to always respect the countryside where the cache is found – don’t leave litter or damage the environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

part of the line until the closure in 1976.

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

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

The light covering of tinted moisturiser and sweep of

mascara that seemed so effortless yet effective when

paired with beach tanned skin, becomes totally

redundant when competing with a weather-beaten

face.

Although the dark nights take a little getting used to,

it's not all doom and gloom, as this time of year

provides the perfect opportunity to expand your

make-up bag, commit to a skin care regime and

experiment with some brand new beauty looks.

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

All of the top designers have showcased clothing collections

full of sumptuous, indulgent fabrics that epitomise winter

chic. But these collections would not have been half as

effective if not combined with styled make-up and hair that,

of course, is crucial in completing the look.

The top make-up trends for this season have been

established, so all that’s left is for us to take style inspiration

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

A flawless base is essential.

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

skin tone. (1. All About Face

foundation, Ivory, £1.49 ).

Brows mustbe tamed so

use a brush

to create a

sweeping

arch,

pluck unwanted stray hairs

and set in place with a gel.

Combine a mixture of

smoky shades on eyes and

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

eyeshadow £16,

3. Next black kohl pencil £3,

4. Body Shop ‘big and

curvy’ waterproof

mascara £10).

Sweep a soft shadeof blusher ontocheeks (5. Next

blusher £4) and then

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

(6. Body Shop lipsticks,

various shades).

Cool skin tones suit

pink undertones,

warm complexions are

complemented by orangey

reds and by choosing blue

undertones in red lipstick, teeth will appear whiter.

and exchange our usual staid beauty routine for a truly inspired new look.

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

and superbly volumised lashes, teamed with nude lips and natural hair.

In contrast, Oscar de la Renta chose striking blusher shades, heavily defined brows and a prominent pink pout,

with hair swept off the face in a classic ponytail; whilst Donna Karan used autumnal shades of orange, tangerine

and rust to create striking eyeshadow hues.

The nineties were revisited by Vera Wang. Grunge style was

re-created with smudgy black liner, roughly applied metallic shadow

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

'rock chick' style.

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

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

smoky eye, curled and subtly mascara'd lashes and, of course, immaculately blow dried hair.

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

vintage edge makes it unquestionably chic. It's sophisticated, classy, refined and totally feminine.

As a high maintenance trend you might think that it's all a bit too much trouble, but it’s amazing what a

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

But 19 years ago it was, and now my little darlings are preparing to fly the coop. Well, the daughter is: university beckons, and a glorious career in marine biology. The son has decided university isn’t for him and (if he ever fills in his bloody application form) is only going as far as the tech down the road to study music technology and sound engineering. But now he’s of legal drinking age we hardly see him anyway, so I suppose we shall soon be technically empty nesters.

So, then. No more trying to work while daytime TV drones and buzzes away in the next room. No more abstemious Saturday nights because I’m going to be on dad’s taxi duty later on. No more chiding letters from school about missed homework. No more arguments about rooms that look like Coventry after the Blitz (no – that’s not true: the son’s staying). Will it be bliss? Or will all that unwonted peace and quiet translate into loneliness and loss, as some say it does? Whichever turns out to be true, it’s going to be weird.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Grandparents Called Into Duty choice... Audi Q7Our pick: 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel S Line, £47,290A large part of enjoying retirement is the luxury of having time to lend a hand looking after your grandchildren. The thing is, little ones come with a lot of baggage, so you’ll need a car that can fit it all in. The Q7 is a great solution. Not only has it got acres of spaces, efficient diesel engine choices and a great specification, it’s also fabulous to drive.

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

The I’ve Got To Have A Sportscar choice…

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



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

The MK6 is the latest version and even though it’s put on a few pounds since the legendary MK1 arrived it’s still very good indeed. The 2.0-litre TSI lump serves up 207bhp, which is good for 60mph in 6.9 seconds and, as it’s built by Germans, it’ll stay the course too.

The Keeping An Eye On The Pennies choice… Hyundai ix35Our pick: 1.7 CRDI Premium, £19,345 If you’re looking for a car that’s good to drive, comfortable, won’t cost the earth and has a decent warranty, then the ix35 is a great option. Hyundai has really upped its game with this soft-roader in terms of build quality and feel. It looks great and the high-level driving position gives a commanding view of the road. Just beware lead times are long so get that order in well before you want to take delivery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ponds and Water featuresInstall a pond or even just a simple water feature and you’ll be amazed by the amount of wildlife it attracts. Dragonflies, damselflies, other insects, plenty of birds and other animals will use the pond or feature as a

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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He (and it’s always a ‘he’ at my supermarket), will then wheel his trolley to that small empty spot in the fridges reserved for the ‘yellow sticker’ items.

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A crowd of fellow bargain hunters will now have begun to gather. At this point I always have to resist the urge to charge forward, elbow them out of the way and shout: “Get back, I was here first.” I don’t know what stops me really...one day I’ll have my moment of madness in the supermarket aisles. You’ll probably hear about it on the news: “Woman threatens shoppers with a French stick over a penny off.”

Items are now scanned, reductions made, stickers stuck and the ‘treasure’ is tossed in an untidy pile into the fridge. The crowd erupts into a scramble of clashing baskets, grabbing hands and hard elbows. I hold back: waiting for a pause, a gap, a chance to get something...anything!

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I share the soup with a young woman who has a toddler in tow. She graciously lets me have both pots of couscous and I allow her two egg salads. We leave the madras curry behind for someone else. I spot the reduced chicken breasts in a fellow shopper’s basket and resist the urge to grab them and run for the tills.

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

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How much can I save?The Energy Saving Trust gives the following example of potential cost savings (per annum):

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This is a great return on your investment (typically 8 – 12%) and certainly higher than most savings plans. Of course the one little caveat here is that you no longer have your capital sum to draw on if money is a bit tight. You will have increased the value of your property, but it is unlikely you will want to sell up just to tide you over a short term budget shortfall.

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

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

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A Year without Au-tumn by Liz Kessler This new title is a compelling read for girls aged 9+, manag-ing to be heart-felt and humorous at the same time. Jenni Green finds herself travelling one year ahead in time only to discover that tragedy has struck and every-thing has changed for her friend Autumn. But can she travel back and change what lies ahead? A beautifully written title that’s sure to be a favourite.

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

for adults and children, these well-illustrated poses are well explained and great fun too. Stretch and bend in ways you never thought pos-sible with this

fantastic set of cards.

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

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

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

You’re a bad man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton This fantastically funny book features miser-able old Mr Gum, who has to keep his garden tidy or he faces a wallop around the head from a grumpy fairy. Children and adults will love reading this hilarious tale that’s reminiscent of the legendary Roald Dahl.

Twilight by Stephe-nie Meyer If they have escaped the hype thus far, introduce your young teens to the fantastic Twilight series this summer. With a

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

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

1001 Holiday Things to Spot by Hazel Maskell and Teri Gower

This title features a number of holiday scenes including the airport, the sea, a theme park ride or the moun-tains. Each page is incredibly detailed and is packed full of things for children to find within the picture. A great way to familiarise children with places before you arrive and the perfect lead-up to eye-spy!

As the summer holidays stretch out, you’ll need plenty up your

sleeve to keep the kids busy. Here’s a selection of books that’ll

keep them entertained (and away from the TV/DS/Wii).



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Emergency NumbersAmbulance 999 EMERGENCY ONLYFire 999 EMERGENCY ONLYPolice 999 EMERGENCY ONLY

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

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

Chemist NumbersBadham Pharmacy23 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve: 01242 672653Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 5.30pmSunday 11am - 1pm, 6pm - 7pm

Lloyds Pharmacy11 High Street, WinchcombeTel: 01242 602305Open Monday-Friday 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am - 5.30pm

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

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

GP Out of Hours Service08454 220220 covers all patients registered with a doctor’s surgery in Gloucestershire. Run by dedicated out of hours staff including doctors, specialist nurses and other health and social care workers.

Bishop’s Cleeve LibraryTel 01242 [email protected]

Winchcombe LibraryTel 01242 [email protected]

Book a computer, reserve or renew 24 hrs aday at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0845 230 5420

Both libraries are Children’s Centres, where parents and carers can access information and support. The team provide leaflets and verbal advice on a range of topics, including health, finances and childcare.

RecyclingWingmoor Farm, Nr Bishops CleeveHalf mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve on the road to Stoke Orchard.

Open 7 days a week(except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)Summer time 8:00am – 7:45pmWinter time 8:00am – 4:45pm

Household Recycling Centre Helpline on01242 680 010

Useful NumbersTewkesbury Borough Council 01684 295010

Citizens Advice Bureau 01242 522491

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000

Local M.P. Laurence Robertson 01684 291640

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 01242 572573

Tewkesbury Borough Community Transport01684 297209

USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION



August/September DiaryAugustMon 1 Countdown to Zero (PG) 7.30pmTues 2 Berliner Philharmoniker (U) 3D 11.15am Pirates of the Caribbean 4 (12a) 3D 2.30pm Princess of Montpensier (15) 7.30pmWed 3 Craft/Science Workshop 10.30am - 1.30pm The Magnificent Flying Machine 2pm Berliner Philharmoniker (U) 3D 7.30pmThurs 4 Prom (U) 2.30pm Princess of Montpensier (15) 7.30pmFri 5 T.Rextasy 7.30pmSat 6 Medieval Sword Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm Nick Ross Orchestra 7.30pmSun 7 Medieval Sword Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pmMon 8 Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 2D/SF 2pm Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 3D 4pm The Beaver (12a) 7.30pmTues 9 The Beaver (12a) 11.15am Prom (U) 2.30pm The First Grader (12a) 7.30pmWed 10 Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 3D 2.30pm The First Grader (12a) 7.30pmThurs 11 Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 3D 2.30pm The Beaver (12a) 7.30pmFri 12 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 (U) 2.30pm The Green Lantern (12a) 3D 7.30pmSat 13 Line Dancing Workshop 10.30am - 1.30pm Dolly: The Show 7.30pmMon 15 The Conspirator (12a) 7.30pmTues 16 Peter & the Wolf Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm The Conspirator (12a) SM 11.15am Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 (U) 2.30pm Incendies (15) 7.30pmWed 17 Peter & the Wolf Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm The Green Lantern (12a) 3D 2.30pm & 7.30pmThu 18 Peter & the Wolf 2pmThurs 18 The Conspirator (12a) 7.30pmFri 19 Bob Newhart and Tom Lehrer 7.30pmSat 20 ABBA: The Show 7.30pmSun 21 The Green Lantern (12a) 3D 2pm The Turn Of the Screw (Glyndebourne) 6pmMon 22 Larry Crowne (12a) 7.30pmTues 23 Horrid Henry Workshop 10.30am - 1.30pm Larry Crowne (12a) 11.15am Horrid Henry: The Movie (cert tbc) 2.30pm Jack Goes Boating (15) 7.30pmWed 24 Horrid Henry: The Movie (cert tbc) 2.30pm Jack Goes Boating (15) 7.30pm

Thurs 25 Horrid Henry: The Movie (cert tbc) 2.30pm Larry Crowne (12a) 7.30pmFri 26 Rock Star Singing Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm Westcoast 7.30pmSat 27 Harry Potter 8 (12a) 3D 4pm & 7.30pmMon 29 Harry Potter 8 (12a) 3D 2pm The Big Picture (15) 7.30pmTues 30 Harry Potter 8 (12a) 3D 11.15am The Big Picture (15) FF 7.30pmWed 31 The Mr Men Party Roadshow 1pm & 3.30pm Beginners (15) 7.30pmSeptemberThurs 1 Harry Potter 8 (12a) 3D 2.30pm Trust (15) 7.30pmFri 2 The Upbeat Beatles 7.30pmSat 3 Phil Cool 8pmMon 5 Trust (15) 7.30pmTues 6 Poetry (12a) 11.15am Poetry (12a) 7.30pmWed 7 A Separation (PG) 7.30pmThurs 8 What Would Helen Mirren Do? 7.30pmFri 9 Back to Broadway 7.30pmSat 10 Guitar Anthems 7.30pmSun 11 A Separation (PG) 7.30pmMon 12 Mademoiselle Chambon (cert tbc) 7.30pmTues 13 Mademoiselle Chambon (cert tbc) 11.15am The Light Thief (15) 6.45pm prompt Steve Ashley 8.30pmWed 14 Wicked Women 7.30pmThurs 15 NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors 7pmFri 16 Martyn Lucas - Michael Buble 7.30pmSat 17 Opera Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pm Patrick Street 7.30pmSun 18 Classical Concert - John Lill 7.30pm Opera Workshop 10.30am - 4.30pmFri 23 Madam Butterfly 7.30pmSat 24 Bee Gees Fever 7.30pmSun 25 Russell Kane 8pmFri 30 Flanagan & Allen 2.30pm

NEW SEASON EVENTS will be online from 31st August!

Live Film Family Workshop

3D: 3D Screening. An extra £2 is payable for the hire of 3D glasses. Glasses from other venues cannot be used.SF: Sensory Friendly screening, designed for children with special needs and their parents/carers. FF: Film Forum, an informal discussion group held in the bar after the film. Led by Patrick Bliss.

Box Office: 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org



One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our

attention to eating. ~Luciano Pavarotti and

William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story

CAFES

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

The Bugatti InnGretton, Nr Winchcombe GL54 5EUTel: 01242 602471

The Kings Head19 Cheltenham RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LUTel: 01242 673260

The Royal OakChurch RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 672664

The SwallowBishop’s DriveBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8DRTel: 01242 672664

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

The Shutter InnShutter LaneGotherington GL52 9EZTel: 01242 673122

The Apple TreeStockwell LaneWoodmancote GL52 9QGTel: 01242 673277

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

The Yew TreeMain Road, CondertonNr Tewkesbury GL20 7PPTel: 01386 725364

5 North Street Restaurant5 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LHTel: 01242 604566

The Old White Lion Inn37 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5PSTel: 01242 603300

The Plaisterers ArmsAbbey TerraceWinchcombe GL54 5LLTel: 01242 602358

Raja Balti6 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LHTel: 01242 604194

The Sun14 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LHTel: 01242 602256

The White Hart InnHigh StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LJTel: 01242 602359

The Corner CupboardGloucester Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LXTel: 01242 602303

The Gardeners Arms Beckford RoadAlderton GL20 8LNTel: 01242 620257

The Harvest HomeEvesham Road, GreetWinchcombe GL54 5BHTel: 01242 602430

The Royal OakGretton RoadGretton, GL54 5EPTel: 01242 604999

Wesley House High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJTel: 01242 602366

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

The Queen’s HeadAston Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 8LPTel: 01684 772440

The Happy Hen CaféTarlings Yard, Church RoadBishops Cleeve GL52 8RNTel: 01242 676500

North’s Village Bakery21 Church StreetBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 672658

No 9 Café9 Church StreetBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 678866

Juri’s Tea RoomHigh StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LJTel: 01242 602469

The Old Tea House6 Hailes StreetWinchcombe GL54 5HUTel: 01242 604363

The Lady Jane Tea Room7 Hailes StreetWinchcombe GL54 5HUTel: 01242 603578



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

TAKE-AWAYS

Bishop’s Cleeve Private HireTel: 01242 696676

The 727 Car CompanyTel: 01242 523523

Baby Bounce & RhymeThursdays 10:15am - 10:45am, Bishop’s Cleeve LibraryWednesdays 9.45am - 10.15am, Winchcombe Library

Rhyme TimeWednesdays 11:15am - 11:45am, Bishop’s Cleeve LibraryAlternate Tuesdays 10.15am – 10.45am, Winchcombe Library

Bumps & BabesTuesdays 10:15am - 11:30am, Bishop’s Cleeve Library

Bishop’s Cleeve Women’s InstituteThird Tuesday of each month 7:15pmBishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn Tel: 01242 678276

Woodmancote Women’s InstituteThird Thursday of each month 7:30pmWoodmancote Village Hall Tel: 01242 663921

Winchcombe Women’s InstituteThird Tuesday of each month at 2.30 pmWinchcombe Methodist Church Hall Tel: 01242 602329

Cheltenham Silversmithing, Jewellery & Enamelling ClubMondays 6.45-8.45pm Cleeve ScoolTreasurer 01242 672832 www.denstons,org

Cleeve ChoraleRehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 7.30pm Bishop’s Cleeve Primary School, Tobyfield [email protected]

Cheltenham American Square Dance Club Meet every Friday 7.00-10.00 Holy Apostles Hall, Charlton Kings Tel: Pamela Smith 01242 576390 Email: [email protected] or visit www.cheltenhamsquaredancing.co.uk

Bishop’s Cleeve Fillies Netball Club Tel: 01242 678378

Cheltenham North Rugby Football Club www.cnfrc.co.uk

Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Clubwww.bishopscleevebowlingclub.org.uk

Royal British Legion Club Tel: 01242 674173

Bishop’s Cleeve Seniors Club Tel: 01242 678378

Woodmancote Seniors ClubTel: 01242 676589

Slimming WorldTuesdays at 6pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn, GL52 8LURebecca Tel: 01684 297094/0775 2583336www.slimmingworld.com/slimwithbecca

Weightwatchers UK LtdWednesdays 7pm, Bishop’s Cleeve Parish Council, Church Road, GL52 8LREmma Fraser Tel: 07751 397757www.weightwatchers.co.uk

CLUBS & CLASSES

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

Sing’s Kitchen3 Church RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 674154

Cleeve Fish Bar1 Church StreetBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 672755

Shiraz Pizza & TandooriChurch RoadBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 679200

Winchcombe Cantonese17 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LHTel: 01242 602116

The Winchcombe Fish Bar8 North StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LHTel: 01242 603080

TAXIS

The Happy Hen CaféTarlings Yard, Church RoadBishops Cleeve GL52 8RNTel: 01242 676500

North’s Village Bakery21 Church StreetBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 672658

No 9 Café9 Church StreetBishop’s Cleeve GL52 8LRTel: 01242 678866

Juri’s Tea RoomHigh StreetWinchcombe GL54 5LJTel: 01242 602469

The Old Tea House6 Hailes StreetWinchcombe GL54 5HUTel: 01242 604363

The Lady Jane Tea Room7 Hailes StreetWinchcombe GL54 5HUTel: 01242 603578



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

Building & DIY Building & Plumbing Supplies 41 Lift & Shift mini skip hire 31 Staverton Building Supplies 43 Tile Sense 47

Building Services ADCMS Ltd 41 CPLC Associates 39 Paul S Karlsson Architects 44

Building Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services Argent Carpentry & Maintenance 37 DM Plastering Solutions 47 Graham Trump Maintenance 31 LB Services 37 MTM Property Services 36 Ricki Dean 39

Cakes & Cupcakes Charmaine’s Cupcakes 24

Carpets Blue Fish Carpet Barn 36 Carpets Direct 45

Children, Classes & Tuition Cleeve Youth Theatre 55 Jo Jingles 55 Kumon Maths and English 57 Monkey Music 55 Sprogs 57 Water Babies 57

Chimneys & Stoves GWB Chimney Services Ltd 37

Cleaning Services Tewkesbury Clean Team 45

Chiropractor Cotswold Chiropractic 13

Counselling and Therapies Holistic Massage Therapies 12 Peter Sollis Sports Therapy 12 Positive Exchange Hypnotherapy 11

Curtains & Blinds Homechoice Blinds 47 Tewkesbury Blinds & Curtains 47

Dentist Stone House Dental Practice 12

Entertainment & Sports Events Gloucester Rugby 2 Lashings World XI 10 The Roses Theatre 59

Estate Agents Andrews Estate Agents 51

Funeral Directors Alexander Burn Ltd 11

Garden Centres & Nurseries Gotherington Nurseries 31

Garden Services & Maintenance Bredon Hill Landscaping 33 Edward Price Tree & Garden 32 Gary Sharratt 31 L.M.S. Landscape Contracting 31 MTM Property Services 36 Sedgley Landscapes 32

Gifts, Clothing & Accessories Sprogs 57

Kitchens & Bathrooms Worktops Cheltenham 34 Nicholas Joiner Kitchens 35 Severn Vale Bathrooms 40

Meals / Fruit & Veg Deliveries Wiltshire Farm Foods 23

Motoring, MOT’s & Vehicle Sales Chips Away 29 Cotswold Cheltenham Mini 28 J.T. Vehicle Services 29

Photography & Weddings Cheltenham Wedding Show 14 Fez Photography 57 Harriet Cook hair & make-up 17 Charmaine’s Cupcakes 24 Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Services A.G. Griffiths 37 Carl’s Electrics 36 Glevum Heating 46 Paul Tamcken 41 P-D Engineering 45 Quattro Heating 51

Restaurants, Pubs, Shops & Cafés The Happy Hen Café 24 The Queen’s Head Inn 25 Zebra’s Den SA shop 24

Recycling Bags 4 Caddies 19

Solar PV Systems Glevum Heating 49 Heidi Renewables 50 Quattro Heating 51

Solicitors, Mortgages & Will Writing Copperfields 7 Willans 7

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Pets & Vets Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic 53 Pets, Homes & Gardens Co 52 Web Design & Business Services Aztech Computers 19 Economummy 21 Titus Design 19 The Write Idea 19

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