The Local Answer Magazine

16/02/2025

This month's Delicious Dish is an almond and pear tart; a simple dessert with a light texture and subtle but delicious flavours. Find the recipe in your February magazine or online.

A simple dessert with a light texture and subtle but delicious flavours. Ingredients: 100g ground almonds 1 tin of pear halves 100g softened butter 100g caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 medium egg A handful of flaked almonds Method: 1. Heat the oven to 160°C (fan 140°C/gas mark...

15/02/2025

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Having recently won 'Pub of the Year 2024' at the Believe in Gloucester Awards, The Fountain Inn is one of the most popular eateries in Gloucester. A traditional pub with a good range of real ales and great pub food, it is one of the oldest known sites connected with the brewing trade in Gloucester.

We're giving you the chance to win a three-course meal for two people, as well as a bottle of wine!

To enter the competition, visit https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions.aspx

14/02/2025

Whether you choose to celebrate the day of love or prefer to be more spontaneous with your romantic gestures, The Local Answer is sending you lots of love this Valentine's Day! 🩷

13/02/2025

"One of the greatest joys of having a child so far has been watching his relationship with his grandparents grow." In her Parenting & Guardianship article, Lois Barnes looks at the bond between children and their grandparents, and how it can impact them throughout their life. Read more in your February magazine or online.

If my mum had a pound for every time someone told her, when I was pregnant, that she was going to love being a grandparent, she would be a very rich lady! Just as I had looked forward to becoming a mother myself, my parents and in-laws were also very excited about the new little bundle of joy that...

13/02/2025

In her February Leader's Life article, Rowena Hay reflects on some of the history of the beautiful landmark that is the Municipal Offices in Cheltenham. Read more in your Cheltenham February magazine or online.

https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/local-information/leaders-life/municipal-offices.aspx?area=all

12/02/2025

Seasonal living is about tuning into nature’s rhythms, aligning your life with the earth’s cycles, and embracing the gifts each season offers. In her latest Save the Planet article, Hannah Basnett encourages us to embrace the upcoming seasonal shift and how we can carry any energy we stored over winter into the spring. Read more in your February magazine or online.

Seasonal living is about tuning into nature’s rhythms, aligning your life with the earth’s cycles, and embracing the gifts each season offers. Over the past year, I lived in a van in a beech wood, surrounded by the ever-changing landscape. Now, with winter’s chill, I’ve taken shelter indoors...

11/02/2025

Did you know that we offer an extremely cost-effective Leaflet Distribution service alongside our magazines? We can deliver your leaflet to up to 175,000 homes across Gloucestershire every month, making it one of the most cost-effective ways of promoting your business to local residents.

For more information, please visit https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/leaflet-rates.aspx or email [email protected] with your company details and an idea of where you’d like to distribute your leaflets in Gloucestershire.

10/02/2025

Company Profile: C & L Windows, Doors & Conservatories Ltd

A company like C&L couldn’t survive and thrive if they weren’t doing more than a few things right. Read about their 36-year history so far, their plans for the future and how they support their local community in their Company Profile.

Established in 1989 and celebrating their 36th anniversary this year, C&L Windows and Conservatories Ltd have come a long way since the days of operating from one of the Director’s mother’s dining rooms. With a small but hard-working team of 13 staff, including a Service Engineer, an Installatio...

09/02/2025

🎉 WIN a £100 GIFT CARD 🎉
With more than 160 outlets for you to spend in, the Gloucester Gift Card is a great way to support local businesses.

Thanks to Gloucester BID, we're giving one lucky winner the chance to win a £100 gift card to spend in Gloucester.

To enter the competition, visit https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions.aspx

08/02/2025

Although the days are getting longer and spring may be just around the corner, a cosy nook can still be a welcome escape at this time of the year. Lindsey Higgins shares her tips for creating a warm, cosy space in your home in her Interior Design article. Read more in your February magazine or online.

Although the days are getting longer and spring may be just around the corner, I still find myself in need of comfort and cosiness at the start of February. A cosy nook is a key element whenever I design a room for a client. To create your own, ask yourself – where in the room are you drawn to? Wh...

07/02/2025

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06/02/2025

Cheltenham Roof Repair Specialists believe they can help save you hundreds of pounds by repairing rather than replacing a damaged roof. With gutter cleaning, roof cleaning and moss removal included in their range of services, they will only recommend a replacement roof if absolutely necessary. Check out their advert in our Cheltenham February magazine.

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05/02/2025

With the days getting longer and the first spring bulbs in bloom, there is a real sense of awakening in the garden in February. There are plenty of jobs to do, if you can brave the cold, so check out Dan Hoggins' In the Garden article for his seasonal tips. Read more in your February magazine or online.

With the days getting longer and the first spring bulbs in bloom, there is a real sense of awakening in the garden in February. There are plenty of jobs to do, if you can brave the cold. By the end of the month the snowdrops will have finished flowering and it will be a great time to dig them up, di...

04/02/2025

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More than half of UK adults have not written a will, meaning that their final wishes may not be carried out when they die.

The Cheltenham branch of Westminster Law are offering one of our readers the chance to win either a standard single will, or two standard mirror wills if the winner is one of a couple.

To enter the competition, visit https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions.aspx

03/02/2025

The booking deadline for our March 2025 issue is Monday 10th February. If you'd like to promote your products or services in The Local Answer magazine, please email [email protected] with your company name, location and a contact number, or call 01242 510500.

02/02/2025

At the end of another tax return season, Roger Downes contemplates the rising problem of 'last-minitusm' and how it affects us beyond our personal finances. Read his Money Matters article in your February magazine or online.

https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/legal-and-finance/money-matters/tax-return-season.aspx?area=all

02/02/2025

Specialist Charity Accounting offer services to charities and not-for-profits to help them ensure compliance, streamline their financial processes, and allow them to focus on their missions. If you work at a charity that could benefit from tailored financial help, check out their advert in our Cheltenham February magazine or visit https://sc-accounting.co.uk/

01/02/2025

With Valentine's Day around the corner, luxurious boxes of chocolates will soon be a feature of many household's coffee tables. But those with dogs and cats should be especially vigilant, as chocolate can be highly toxic to our furry friends. Corinne Walker tells us about the dangers of chocolate to our pets and how vets can help if Felix or Fido get their paws on these tasty treats. Read more in your February Cheltenham or North Gloucestershire magazine, or online.

https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/pets-and-wildlife/pet-care/love-at-first-bite.aspx?

There’s nothing quite as romantic as being gifted a box of handmade chocolate truffles on Valentine’s Day, but that romance can quickly fade when your pet gets its paws on your pralines! Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that is highly toxic to dogs and cats. It also contains small amo...