Unique Magazine September 2014

FREE
C H E L T E N H A M
Local community and business magazine
for you. by you.
Your community, your magazine...
September 2014 Edition
Included
in this
month’s fresh
magazine:
Hollie Gazzard Trust on This Morning - Page 14
August Review of Cheltenham Town F.C. - P32
Everyman Review Cheltenham’s on Will Harvey’s NEW War - Page 10
Smokey Joes coffee shop opens - 27
Smokey Joe’s
Local events
PAGE 27 PAGE 30 PAGE 5
DECA
DESIGN FLOORING
Specialist suppliers of quality carpets and
products, and a fully comprehensive design service.
Exclusive stockists of the latest Cath Kidston,
Hartley & Tissier, and Diversity ranges.
t. 01242 375 016
e.
w.
PAGE 21 PAGE 12 PAGE 31
get involved
September – October
WANT TO FEATURE? SEND US YOUR STORY
WANT A FREE UNIQUE? READ ONLINE
scan visit us at. or browse... uniquecheltenham.co.uk
33 Prestbury Road,
Unique Cheltenham, will Glos, donate GL52 2PP 25% of Profits to our Sponsored Charities

Local business directory
FREE
C H E L T E N H A M
for you.
by you.
We are a local digital interactive
magazine & website powered by
people like you.
• Independent • Local • Targeted • Fresh & interesting
• Want a regular copy?
READ ONLINE...
uniquecheltenham.co.uk
• Want to feature?
SEND US YOUR STORY OR ADVERT...
steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
WE ARE
unique!
Community
driven content,
supporting local
charities.
Encouraging you
to get involved.
Unique will donate 25% of Profits to our Sponsored Charities
uniquecheltenham.co.uk
WANT A FREE UNIQUE? READ ONLINE
scan or browse...
uniquecheltenham.co.uk
Cover image: Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com

unique introduction
“
inside...
PAGE 4
PAGE 6
PAGE 10
PAGE 12
PAGE 13
Welcome to September’s edition of Unique
Magazine, we are proud to show off our
fifth digital community magazine :)
Thank you all for sharing August’s
magazine on Twitter @UniqueChelt and
for interacting with the magazine. With
the football season just started and with
Cheltenham Town winning both of their
games and in the lofty position of fifth, it
is happy times at Whaddon Road :)
We have got some great features
this month including a Review on
Will Harvey’s War at the Everyman
Theatre and Hollie Gazzard Trust a
charity growing on a daily basis and
creating massive positivity. Our Fashion
& Features Editor Sarah Mckew @
LadyMckew has also done some quality
stories for us this month including Unique
Beauty, Fashion & Unique Style.
We want to give some recognition to a
Cheltenham Local Hero, we still want
your nominations throughout September
& October. With the winner being
announced in Novembers edition of
memorials
hairdressers
theatre
stay in montpellier
accountants
PAGE 15
PAGE 18
PAGE 20
PAGE 21
PAGE 22
Thanks, have a Unique month :)
Steve
”
hollie gazzard trust PAGE 24 branding
photographers PAGE 25 jobs
glos granite
deca flooring
Unique. Please email your nominations
to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk, the winner
will win a £50 voucher for a meal at the
restaurant of your choice and the respect
and admiration of fellow Cheltenham
people.
If you are interested in advertising
your business in Unique Magazine
please take a look on our website
www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk to see the
benefits you can get by working with
Unique. Currently we have a Special Offer
for 3 Months advertising for the cost of 2
Months £150 in total (£225 RRP) Just
take a look on the benefits page for the list
of inclusions.
Unique Cheltenham is a Community
Magazine and we care passionately about
Cheltenham and what is going on in its
community. We want your Cheltenham
stories and events please email stories to
steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
style and fashion
PAGE 30
PAGE 32
PAGE 34
whats on
sport
networking
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk
page 3

Please mention “Unique Memorials”
to qualify you for a 5% Discount.
page 4
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/memorials

http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/businesssecurity
page 5

Bad Hair Day?
25% off
Wednesdays
GET IT FIXED ON a
Wicked Wednesday and get 25%
off all hair services*
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.
page 6
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/hairdresser

Everyone loves cake !
So at Let There Bee Cake
my main mission is to
create a cake you
wont forget
If you are interested in a bespoke cake, Please
do contact me at the details below so we can
discuss what you require. Please also take a look
at the website to see the work I have done.
Prices will vary depending on your design,
for a rough idea you could visit my website.
www.lettherebeecake.co.uk
Mobile: 07837650447
bella@lettherebeecake.co.uk
@BellaBeeTewks
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/cake.html
page 7

Hilary and Rob of Emmaus Cheltenham
a unique approach to homelessness
Tucked down Henrietta Street,
behind the Brewery the Emmaus
Charity Shop might look like any
other, selling furniture, bric a brac
and clothing. But did you know that
this shop is part of an international
movement that has a UNIQUE
approach to homelessness?
Emmaus Gloucestershire is one of 26
communities in the UK providing homeless
people with a place to live and work.
The shop in Cheltenham is one of four in
Gloucestershire that supports 23 formerly
homeless people, called companions. It is
UNIQUELY staffed - in return for board and
lodging companions give up the right to state
benefits and work 40 hours in the shops and
furniture warehouse.
We have a UNIQUE way of using the surplus
that we generate – we give it to others
who need it more than we do. This can be
local charities, individual families in need,
and international aid projects. Currently we
are supporting homelessness services in
Gloucestershire and several projects in India.
It’s not about the money we generate and
the excellent shops we provide in four
communities, it is about changing lives.
We have believe that in helping others we
help ourselves, and that meaningful work
restores dignity and inclusion in society.
The perception of people who are homeless
is that they are a drain on society, but the
residents of Emmaus Communities turn this
perception on its head. Not only do they work
to support themselves, but they also work to
help others.
It is a UNIQUE and successful business
run much like a co-operative. All goods
are donated and are sold on at low prices
with a high turnover of stock. We don’t
sell new goods or pay for our stock. The
people of Gloucestershire generously give
their unwanted goods and larger items are
collected free of charge. Emmaus rarely
says no to goods offered and we dispose of
the things we can’t sell in way that doesn’t
damage the environment – last year we
saved 415 tonnes from landfill.
It is a UNIQUE business and successful
business model. In 2011 UK research
(Just Economics) forecast a Social Return
on investment (SROI) of £11 for every £1
invested. The savings to taxpayers for every
companion living and working at Emmaus
Gloucestershire is calculated to be £47,442.
The first Emmaus Companion, living with
the founder Abbé Pierre in 1948 in France
helped to build temporary homes for those
in need, first in the priest’s own garden,
then wherever land could be bought or
scrounged. He later said; “Whatever else
he might have given me - money, home,
somewhere to work - I’d have still tried to kill
myself again. What I was missing, and what
he offered, was something to live for.”
It’s UNIQUE – but it works! It works because
companions work 40 hours a week to make
us independent and surplus generating. It
works because the people of Cheltenham
and Gloucestershire provide us with the
goods to sell and come and buy from us.
Most importantly it works because we work
for others and make a difference to lives
home and abroad.
visit us at 19 Henrietta St Cheltenham GL50 4AA Tel: 01242 269734
page 8
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/emmaus

Remembering Good Times,
Accepting Tough Times too:
Memory Stones
A simple bag of three stones may be a useful way to have a
really meaningful conversation with your children and help them
to find a way of coping with all sorts of memories. Sometimes
it can be hard to find a balance between the difficult memories
which are often associated with a death by murder or manslaughter
and happier, more positive memories. The three
different stones can be used to convey a message in a special
and safe way.
The smooth pebble feels ordinary and fairly comfortable to hold in your hand. It is there to represent ordinary,
everyday memories of the person who died.
He always rang the doorbell when he came home from work even though he had a key.
She always sang along with the adverts when they came on the TV.
The rough rock feels sharp and painful to hold. It is there to represent the memories of difficult and hard
times and also memories of the way that the person died.
I remember some of the rows we had; we said some hurtful things to each other.
When I close my eyes I can still see the picture in my head of how she must have looked.
The gemstone looks and feels precious, shiny and polished. It is there to bring back memories of the
really special times spent with the person who died.
I’ll never forget that day on the beach when he tried to catch the frisbee in his mouth and got a face full
of sand. He couldn’t stop laughing.
I remember making a birthday cake in the shape of a car with her; it didn’t really look like a car but we
thought it was brilliant.
The first two stones can usually be found in a garden or park. Gemstones can be found at craft or gift
shops. Encourage your children to hold each stone in turn and give examples of memories and events
that they could attach to the different stones. You can also share your own.
The secret is to try to find a way to hold the three stones in your hand – the rough alongside the precious
and the ordinary – and to hold these three types of memories together in a way that they all find their
place. The rough becomes no more important than the other two and in time can be described in ways
that hurt less.
Using this simple bag of stones can help break the conspiracy of silence that sometimes creeps in when
tough stuff happens in families. When having a difficult day, the stones can also be a useful way to start
a conversation, for example:
Does the rough rock feel particularly sharp today?
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/charity
page 9

Everyman Theatre
Will Harvey’s War
F.W. Harvey was born in
Gloucestershire in 1888 and
is one of the most popular UK
war poets, writing powerful
poems through his own
experiences of the Great War.
The Everyman Theatre have
been given exclusive access
to an unpublished novel by
Harvey called Will Harvey’s
War to mark 100 years since
the start of World War 1.
Sarah Mckew
Fashion & Features Editor
© Sarah McKew 2014
page 10

The Everyman Theatre on Regent Street
Cheltenham presented their own production
of Will Harvey’s War at the beginning of
August, with four of the theatres professional
actors & actresses and in addition the help
of local volunteer actors and sponsors.
Magically they created the romantic story of
Gloucestershire and the battle of the Somme.
After a year in the planning, this performance
was ready to be the official launch of
Gloucestershire Remembers World War 1.
Amazingly this romantic story of survival and
escape was absolutely brilliantly adapted
for the stage. It showcases the deep
adjournments of Harvey’s mind, and the
dark places he observed and experienced.
Paul Milton the director wanted to create
an exploration story from the unpublished
works instead of a memoir of Harvey’s
experiences. However Milton has kept the
truth in the story, such as his brothers loss of
life during the war and the capturing by the
Germans to the Prison Camp, you are able
to comprehend life in this time. The fictional
part of the production is the romance with a
gypsy girl.
The play starts with Will as a young
boy, growing up in Gloucestershire and
attempting poetry. Forward a few years
later were Will is now a solicitor in a town
far from home and up North, gloomy and
unlike the characters dream. War is then
declared and Will and his brother Eric are
called up. However the story then focuses on
the love story between Will and a gypsy girl
who he had met years before when home in
Gloucestershire. She has disguised herself
as a man and joined the army unbeknown
joining him on the front. Their journey of
escape is gripping the edge of your seat
journey across the borders, finally they are
free and homeward bound for the romance
to final come to the end.
The performance contained elegant dancing
and music that packed a punch at the
moments most powerful. The Everyman’s
Community Choirs joined the Cheltenham
Silver Band to craft music such as Holst’s
Mars to Pack Up Your Troubles.
Will Harvey’s War will be undertaking
creative residences in Primary Schools
across Gloucestershire over 10 weeks in the
autumn. The Everyman should be proud of
this wonderful performance.
page 11

Regency House, Serviced Apartments and Reception
Venue in Cheltenham
Rent a meticulously restored Regency house overlooking Montpellier
Gardens - or a two bedroom serviced apartment on Royal Parade. Luxurious,
yet intimate and private accommodation, with all the comforts of a five star
hotel in Cheltenham. Self Catering or Serviced - the Choice is Yours
Corporate Events
Indulge your visiting clients
An inspirational meeting venue
Functions
Intimate Wedding Receptions
& Birthdays
01242 572 716
info@stayinmontpellier.co.uk
www.stayinmontpellier.co.uk
page 12

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Would you like:
A free initial consultation
Work on time, every time
To make more profit
To pay less tax
Someone to sort all your paperwork
An accountant who speaks plain English
A referral incentive scheme - we offer credits against your invoices
for your referrals.
You would? Then please contact us.
LNH Management Solutions Limited
Swanbrook Business Park
Golden Valley
Visit our website
Staverton
www.lnh-management-solutions.co.uk
Nr Cheltenham
now and sign up for our
Gloucestershire
GL51 0TE
FREE monthly tax newsletter
01452 764018 / 07411 962418
www.lnh-management-solutions.co.uk
info@lnh-management-solutions.co.uk
@LNH_Management
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/accountants
page 13

Nick & Chloe Gazzard
appear on This Morning
Nick and Chloe appeared on ITV’s this
morning program to talk about Hollie and
the work that the Trust is doing. Having
traveled up on the Tuesday evening, Nick,
Chloe and Mandy arrived at the ITV studios
at 8:30 on Wednesday and taken straight
to the Green Room. Nick and Chloe were
then taken into the make up room where
make was applied to them both and Chloe
had her hair done. Back to the Green
room to sit with the other guests and
celebrities including Dr Dawn Harper from
Embarrassing Bodies and Jenny Faulkner.
After a brief chat with the Assistant
producer it was time to walk to the main
studio room and sit on the sofa. Presenting
were Eamon and Ruth who greeted
us and chatted while the adverts were
on. They were both very charming and
understanding and very professional.
Eamon even gave Mandy a big hug off
camera. Time then came for the 11 minute
interview on Hollie and the work of the Trust
and the rest is history as they say.
It was a great opportunity to speak live on
TV and one that all three of us thoroughly
enjoyed. Bring on the next one!!! Hopefully,
with many tweets being made and ITV
having a link to the Trust site from there
website will bring many more people into
contact with the Trust and highlight its aims.
page 14

get involved:
Hollie Gazzard
Trust Events....
25 October Motown evening
Cheltenham Civil Service. Sold Out.
25/26 October Live Love Dance at
Olympus Theater. Tickets £10 Adults,
£5 Children and Concessions (on
sale September from the Box Office)
We are delighted to have 10
students from The Royal School of
Ballet who will be joined by a number
of young local dancers and singers
to entertain us on what will be a
fantastic evening. On Sunday there
will be a Matinee performance along
with an evening show. In addition, on
Sunday there will be a fun day with
music and dance workshops with
free entry.
15 November Winter Wonderland
Charity Dinner Hatherley Manor.
Black Tie Tickets £45 from nick@
holliegazzard.org
We are delighted to be holding our
first Charity Dinner at Hatherley
Manor with special guests Tommy
and the Fuse. We are hoping for
local business to support by buying
a table of 10 at £450. The evening
will include a raffle and silent auction
with some excellent lots up for grabs.
31 January The Motown and Soul
Show, Walls Club Gloucester. Tickets
£12.50 available from Gary G 01242
228559
We are proud to announce that two
great professional artists will be
performing at the Motown evening.
Dian Shaw will be performing the
wonderful sound of Motown and
Northern Soul, and Nia will be paying
a tribute to Whitney Houston.
www.holliegazzard.org
page 15

unique’s...
CHELTENHAM
LOCAL
HERO
Nominees...
Helen Eade from Cheltenham Social Club has
been nominated, Helen is a lovely lady and
she really is a caring and thoughtful person.
Helen founded the group in 2012 as a way
for people to meet and socialise in the
local area. Since then the group has grown
from strength to strength. Helen hosts
the weekly Thursday Mingle and attends
the majority of the group’s events. She is
friendly and loves bringing people together.
Helen is always available to chat to people
with a lovely smile.
Please note:
voting for Cheltenham Local Hero will
begin from 1st October,
please email your votes to
steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
page 16

page 17

Weddings - Portraits - Events - Commercial
E: office@jonstanleyphotography.co.uk
M: 07846900652
P: 01242251580
www.jonstanleyphotography.co.uk
page 18
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/photographer

CHELTENHAM
FURNITURE
ASSEMBLY
Cheltenham Furniture Assembly
understand that in this busy
modern world people just do not have enough hours in the day.
We take the stress of assembling your flat packed furniture away
from you, and do it quickly and expertly.
We can assemble:
Wardrobes, cabinets, tables, side boards, beds and more.
Just give us a call and we will let you know
• Reliable Local Service -
All areas within a 10 mile radius of Cheltenham
• At a time to suit your needs -
Flexibility is key for our customers
• Friendly, Polite & Professional Service
Clean & Tidy workers we do not make or leave a mess
• Fixed Pricing Available
Charge by the hour - £40 First Hour and £30 per Subsequent hour
“Rome wasn’t built in a day
but your furniture will be”
CHELTENHAM FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
Call Steve on 07749 325043 to book you in today
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/furniture-assembly.html
page 19

GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Granite & Marble
We are your local answer to work surfaces!
Operating a 30 mile radius of Cheltenham we work hard to uphold our good
reputation which has come through years of hard work. Visit our showroom
to see our great range of high-quality products at competitive prices.
Our staff are here to give you a friendly welcome and all the help you need. We offer
comprehensive advice in simple language anyone can understand. We provide free of charge
samples and within the Gloucestershire area we come out to measure and discuss your
individual wishes. We can show you new ideas and love helping you find the right solution to
transforming your kitchen or bathroom.
We offer tea and coffee and help you feel at ease whilst you choose your products. Toilets, free
parking and a single level ground floor suitable for wheelchair users.
Thank you for viewing our profile.
We look forward to working with you!
Kind Regards
Katy Newman-Miller,
Company Director
Call Gloucestershire Granite on 01242 460323
http:// www.gloucestershire-granite.co.uk
8a Landsdown Place Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 2JZ
page 20
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/granite-and-marble.html

Cheltenham’s NEW
DECA
DESIGN FLOORING
Specialist suppliers of quality carpets and
products, and a fully comprehensive design service.
Exclusive stockists of the latest Cath Kidston,
Hartley & Tissier, and Diversity ranges.
t. 01242 375 016
e.
w.
visit us at.
33 Prestbury Road,
Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 2PP
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/carpets-and-flooring.html
page 21

Unique Style
Street Style
For the perfect transaction into
Autumn from Summer is Socks and
Heels for a trend you can wear now.
Get this look for less…
Hamble Oak Brogues from Clarkes £59.99
Shanghai Pointelle Beret
from Accessorize £17
Foxes Dress from White Stuff £55
Elle Bamboo Socks from
House of Fraser £9
Sarah Mckew
Fashion & Features Editor
© Sarah McKew 2014
page 22

Vintage Shopping Tips
Following the success of Dawn Porter’s Channel 4 series This Old Thing Vintage
Clothes Show, the love of vintage as rocketed. Dawn’s message is simple, forget the
High Streets throw away fashion and get back to the thinking of there is still life in
this old thing.
Shopping for vintage isn’t easy, you need patience and not going into it with
something particular in mind. If vintage scares you because it size confusing and
moth holed pieces do not panic this is the beauty of vintage.
Sarah Mckew
Fashion & Features Editor
© Sarah McKew 2014
So I give you my top tips for vintage shopping...
1. Sizing – The sizing is completely different now,
to then. It’s best to just try on and ignore the
labels, women were smaller. I am a size 8 but I fit
in 60s/70s size 12 and a size 14 in 1950s.
2. Check the garments – Some vintage shops
can be dark and crowded, make sure you
hold the garment up to the light to check for
holes and repairs needed. Check the armpits,
before the days of deodorant sweat damaged
fabric to the acid in perspiration….gross I hear
you say……yes indeed but a good quality
dry cleaners can rectify smells and stains. It’s
also important to check the buttons and zips.
However you can update pieces with changing
the buttons if some are missing. Anything that is
missing its ok to ask for a reduction in the price.
3. Shoes are tricky – Lots of vintage places
will admit it’s difficult getting shoes. Shoe sizes
were smaller…however if you are lucky enough
to find the perfect pair it is important to always
check the bottom of the shoes. Check the
leather around the buckles and straps, these
may break easily. In some cases the sole can
be reinforced but this can be expensive.
4. Don’t be scared to head to the Fitting Room
– Vintage items can look bizarre and bright or
lack hanger appeal, but try it, you don’t know
until you do! Have fun doing so and you might
be pleasantly surprised. Open mind…
5. Talk to the Assistants….If you are looking for
era specific pieces talk to these guys who can
help and advise. They should know their stock
inside and out, but its also an opportunity to
make a friendship where they can keep special
pieces behind for you.
6. It’s not just Vintage Shops – Charity shops
are also a great place to pick up classic pieces.
But you have to know your labels…and I don’t
mean names. The main thing to look for is the
Made in Britain label and washing label! If there
is no washing or care instruction this is pre
1970s! The big give away is the date on the
label…or the RN number this is started in the
50s, you can look online the RN number to find
out how old the garment is.
7. Have a Kit….when I say Kit I mean go
prepared. Know your measurements and go
with a tape measure. It will save a lot of flapping
in the changing rooms! Have a waist belt in
your kit, it’s miraculous the difference when
garments are pinched in. Most importantly a
smile…for when you need those discounts.
page 23

WE WILL HELP
YOUR BUSINESS
SUCCEED
http://www.thecheltenhambrand.com
http://www.facebook.com/thecheltenhambrand
page 24
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/printer

http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/jobs
page 25

Local business directory
FREE
C H E L T E N H A M
for you.
by you.
Benefits of the Premium Package
1) Inclusion in Unique Cheltenham Digital Magazine which is shared, promoted,
posted and tweeted on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Unique also actively
encourages reader interaction with the magazine to encourage sharing the magazine
with friends and family.
2) Unique Cheltenham posts/tweets about your business every day of the working
week. You just supply us with the scripts you want or testimonials and we will
increase traffic to your website.
3) Opportunity to attend and be a member of a networking meeting, includes free six
month membership and once a month attendance (Worth £210) . Meet up with other
business owners and build your network. (Subject to 3 month Advertising commitment)
4) Business category listing on Unique Cheltenham website which includes a link to
your website. Increase your web traffic and ranking.
5) We encourage advertisers to use a Unique Reference Number for your customer
to quote or specific Unique only Special offer so you can measure the success of your
advert with Unique.
6) Maximum of two same business types able to advertise in Unique, this will keep a
level of healthy competition and high quality for customers.
7) Unique carry out monthly Customer Satisfaction Surveys on two of your
customers. Benefit of this is that it shows to your customers that you care about
your levels of service and the results can be posted on our Testimonial Page.
8) Customer Testimonial Page in Unique Cheltenham Magazine and Website. Added
Kudos for your brand.
Try Unique for only £75 per Month for all of these benefits or... carry on with
same advertising and get exactly the same results!
To advertise contact Steve Taylor 07731 899854
page 26
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/advertising-benefits

Smokey Joe’s
Smokey Joes is a family run business
with a difference. It provides retro &
vintage entertainment, pop culture and
great coffee! The business spans across
three generations supplying game
machines, Props and all things Retro
American.
Any Cheltonians remember Smokey Joes
has the gaming arcade where they spent
most of their childhood and teenage years
with friends. But recently Smokey Joes
re-opened their doors to give Cheltenham
a Vintage Coffee Bar. Where ever you look
you notice something new and cool of days
gone by.
They serve great coffee, American waffles,
bagels and Milkshakes all day, but why
not have an afternoon tea party? My
friend turned 29 again and the best way to
celebrate this birthday was Smokey Joes
Afternoon Tea party, which provided more
food than the 15 of us could eat!
It doesn’t stop there, they host regular
events including Vintage and Craft fairs
and workshops. I can’t wait until their next
Vintage Fair on Sunday 7th September from
11am until 4pm.
Smokey Joe’s
So for all you vintage lovers and if you just
want to go back in time, this is the place to be.
Smokey Joes / Ken Joynes & Son Ltd,
15-17 Bennington St, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 4ED
Phone: 01242513744 Email: info@smokeyjoescheltenham.co.uk
page 27

Unique Style
Fashion
Pattern Pencil
Skirts
A favourite Pre
Autumn trend of mine
is the Floral Patterned
Pencil Skirts. Perfect
with boots, shirts
or big knits that will
see us welcome the
autumn in style.
French Connection Wilderness
Bloom Skirt. £75
Bleach Out Floral Skirt – Topshop £22
Cream Floral Print Skirt –
River Island £22
Therapy Floral Scuba Skirt –
House of Fraser £35
Floral Brushstroke Print –
Warehouse £30
Sarah Mckew
Fashion & Features Editor
© Sarah McKew 2014
page 28

Beauty
This month as I am all vintage inspired I decided to try the Classic Beauty Products of old that
we remember on our Mothers and Grandma’s dressing tables. These are still on our shelves to
purchase, and keep the Iconic beauty secrets alive. Sometimes the Old Classics are the best!
Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser – Boots £4.99
This is a classic creamy cleanser has been around since
1907. It doesn’t dry your skin yet removes all make up
even waterproof mascara. My skin felt smooth and not tight
after the first use and was pleasantly surprised how much
cleaner my skin looked. With celebrities such as Kylie who
used this old classic, it’s a traditional cleanser that is still
going strong.
Corn Silk Satin Loose Powder – £8.16
Grandma’s favourite and best seller on Amazon is this
amazing loose face powder. This product is amazing giving
a natural colour and great coverage. It’s even been used
as a Pre-Selfie powder by the Daily Mail.
Revlon Nail Varnish Boots – £6.49
Amazingly Revlon has been a beauty must have since the
1930s and who else makes nail varnish with a matching
lipstick? Sure its another red nail varnish but the classic
red colour is a perfect staple for your nail collection. It
didn’t chip and as promised it gave me 10 days of lasting
colour and was easy to paint smoothing away bubbles and
imperfections. I was very impressed
Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline – £4.99
Maybelline created their first mascara in 1917, however
their iconic mascara Great Lash hit our beauty bags in the
1970s and it is still a best seller worldwide. It thickened my
lashes and was flake free, it was easy to remove too.
Elnett Satin Hair Spray – £6.70
Every girl knows this one, but this well-known gold can of classic hairspray holds
hair for an immaculate look. Introduced into the UK in the 1960s this was the
hair spray on most mothers dressing tables that girls will be remember, even the
scent remains unchanged.
page 29

unique cheltenham
events in Septemeber
Selection of events and happenings in
the Cheltenham Community:
Meet T Rex and other dinosaurs
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum
1st Sept - 28th Sept
Chef’s Cooks Club
Montpellier Chapter 3rd September 11:30
Cheltenham Triathlon
Sandford Parks Lido 14th September 10:00
Posh Car Boot Sale
Balcarras School 14th September 10:00 - 13:00
Reptile to Reef
Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth
16th Sept - 12th Oct
Day out with Thomas at GWR
GWR, The Railway Toddington GL54 5DT 20th & 21st Sept 09:00
The Ox-Feast
Cheltenham Ladies College, Bayshill Road 27th September 19:00
Please let us know if you have an event you want to advertise in our
magazine, please email steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
page 30
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/cheltenham-news

September – October
September
October
Mon 8 – Sat 13
NEW JERSEY NIGHTS
A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and
The Four Seasons, including hits like Sherry,
Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man.
Wed 10
BLESS ‘EM ALL
The producers of We’ll Meet Again, return with a
brand new Wartime Cavalcade.
Sun 14 – Mon 15
PAM AYRES
Pam Ayres brings her latest show to the Everyman
following the recent publication of her new book of
poetry, You Made Me Late Again!
Tue 16 – Wed 17
THE GRUFFALO
The hit musical stage adaptation of Julia
Donaldson’s beloved picture book The Gruffalo.
Thu 18 – Fri 19
AL MURRAY
Sat 20
STRICTLY STAR
Tue 23 – Sat 27
1984
A radical new staging of George Orwell’s era
defining novel.
Tue 30 September – Sat 4 October
CALAMITY JANE
Jodie Prenger stars in a new production of the
classic musical.
Sun 5
THE MAN JESUS
Simon Callow performs this fresh and moving
account of biblical stories.
Tue 7 – Sat 11
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
Northern Broadsides (A Government Inspector,
The Grand Gesture, An August Bank Holiday Lark)
return to the Everyman with this delightful romantic
romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding,
mischief and mayhem.
Mon 13 – Sat 18
LOTTY’S WAR
A mesmerising story of passion, courage and
sacrifice, based on unpublished diaries found
in Guernsey. Starring Olivia Hallinan (Lark Rise
To Candleford, Sugar Rush) and Adam Gillen
(Benidorm, Fresh Meat).
Tue 21 – Sat 25
REGENERATION
Marking the centenary of the First World War,
Regeneration is a compassionate look at war and its
devastating effects: a powerful anthem to the youth
of WW1.
Mon 27 October – Saturday 1 November
THE HYPOCHONDRIAC
Tony Robinson (Blackadder, Time Team) stars in this
riotously funny comedy in a brand new production.
Fri 31
CHRIS & PUI
Box Office: 01242 572573
everymantheatre.org.uk
Regent St Cheltenham GL50 1HQ
page 31

UNIQUE Cheltenham Sport
Review on Cheltenham
Pre-season predictions are seldom much to go
by in football, but Mark Yates and his coaching
staff would have nailed this picture (below) on the
wall before their campaign started in League 2.
FourFourTwo predicted Yates’ men to finish
bottom of the table, it differed to my prediction
of a top half finish - also in the August edition of
FourFourTwo.
Nonetheless, it was a summer upheaval; many
players who ended the 2013/2014 in a Robins
shirt are no longer at Whaddon Road, with Yates
bringing in several signings over the summer to
start a new and mould a new squad at Whaddon
Road.
So far so good for Yates and his Cheltenham
Town side – in four games played so far this
season, the Robins remain unbeaten – winning
their first game away at Bury 1-0; 2-1 in their first
home game of the season against Accrington
Stanley, 0-0 against Carlisle United and in their
last away game, Yates’ side came from two-nil
down to win 3-2 against Tranmere Rovers at
Prenton Park.
The summer re-moulding has involved match
winning performances from the majority of the
summer signings, including their new goalkeeper
and attacking players.
Robins legend Scott Brown moved to Scottish
Premier League side Aberdeen, the goalkeeper
position had to be filled, resulting in Yates opting
for Trevor Carson from Bury. The 26-year old has
already made an impact in between the sticks,
keeping two clean-sheets in four league games
and making a host of brilliant saves to keep
Cheltenham Town in the game against all four
sides they have played this campaign. His save
from Bury’s Jason Poole in the dying minutes of
the game got the Robins off to the perfect start,
and has since kept up his fine form – helping
the Robins start their season unbeaten in four
games.
page 32

Town F.C “The Robins”
New additions Koby Arthur and Jordan Wynter
have both netted for the Robins. Koby Arthur
arrived from Birmingham City in July on loan until
January 2015, and rewarded Mark Yates for the
faith he has placed on him with a home debut
goal against Accrington Stanley, which turned out
to be the winner.
Cheltenham Town’s latest signing, 20-year old
Jordan Wynter arrived from ex-Robins boss
Steve Cotterill’s side Bristol City last Thursday,
and, like his fellow new team-mates Koby
Arhur, Wynter netted the winner on his debut for
Cheltenham in their 3-2 away win at Tranmere
Rovers.
While Robins fans are undoubtedly delighted
with their team’s start to the season, there will be
modest approach to their sides fortunes, it can’t
last for the next 42 games… or can it? They face
two home games in the league and cup in the
next week – hopefully we can keep on dreaming
for just a little longer.
Written by Matt Walsh
page 33

networking
Don’t Miss This Business People...
Promote
YOUR
business
every fortnight:
Wednesday 06:45 - 08:30am
Longford Inn, Gloucester GL2 9BE
NEXT MEETINGS:
10th September • 24th September
Unique Business Networking offers local business owners:
#RealBusinessRelationships #RealBusinessSupport
#RealBusinessIntroductions
Costs: Only £10 to Visit including Full English Breakfast
If you want to know more about Unique Business Networking
Call Steve Taylor on 07731 899854, or just turn up at either venue with
plenty of Business Cards, 60 Seconds elevator speech and a smile
To book your seat click on http://www.uniquenetworking.co.uk
page 34
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/unique-networking

http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk/coffeeandcake
page 35

C H E L T E N H A M
Your community, your magazine...
• Local Events and
Cheltenham people’s stories
Email us with your news!
• Quality local trades people
that you can trust
We only feature businesses we trust.
• What’s going on in
Cheltenham
Got an event? Let us know!
• Guest Speakers
Features from local people and business
Take a look inside and get involved
Please email your stories to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
MANAGE YOUR WEB PAGE, SEND US NEWS, FEATURES AND MORE AT...
uniquecheltenham.co.uk