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Send your answers by midnight on Wednesday 12 June, along with your name, email address and mobile number to: competitions@gloucesterrugby.co.uk. Dont forget to mention you are a Location Leader reader! Gloucester Rugby are hosting two fantastic concerts Live at Kingsholm in June - McFly on Thursday 13 June and Ronan Keating on Friday 14 June. Dont miss out, tickets are still available! Following on the memorable evenings of musical entertainment that were provided by The Wanted in 2011 and Tom Jones in 2012, this year sees two superb concerts at the home of Gloucester Rugby. McFly, who celebrate their tenth anniversary this year, who have sold more than ten million records worldwide and who have a new album out this summer, will perform on the hallowed turf of Kingsholm on the evening of June 13th. The band members are Tom Fletcher (lead vocals, guitar and piano), Danny Jones (lead vocals and guitar), Dougie Poynter (backing vocals and bass guitar) and Harry Judd (drums). Harry, who was the winner of Strictly Come Dancing two years ago, has said that the band love playing open air concerts because of the great atmosphere, and Kingsholm certainly ticks that box, on both rugby and music occasions. Singer and songwriter Ronan Keating, who first came to prominence as a member of Boyzone, will perform the following evening of June 14th. The Irish singer, who has also duetted with the likes of LeAnn Rimes and LuLu, has sold an impressive 10 million copies of his 11 solo albums and has performed in fifty countries. Tickets are still available for both concerts and are priced at just 25 for McFly and 30 for Ronan Keating. VIP and hospitality packages are also available for both concerts. For further information, or to book your tickets contact the Gloucester Rugby ticket office on: 0871 871 8781.

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Fill 9cm (3in) pot with seed or multipurpose compost Level and firm the compost, then water Sow seeds on the compost surface, spacing them evenly, about a fingerwidth apart, to prevent damping off disease Cover the seed with a layer of vermiculite Keep at approximately 21C (70F), ideally in a heated propagator, until seedlings emerge Transfer seedlings to a heated greenhouse or, although less good, a sunny windowsill Seedlings emerge after about five days. Place them in the best possible light (such as a greenhouse) and at a temperature of around 18C (65F) to prevent seedlings becoming long, thin and leggy. Leggy plants produce their first flowers high up on the plant leading to a bare, unproductive lower stem.

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Pricking out
Seedlings should be large enough to prick out into separate pots of multipurpose compost two weeks or so after sowing: Ideally, fill pots two days before pricking out, water well, and allow to warm up to room temperature to reduce the chance of the seedlings damping off Hold seedlings by their cotyledons (seed leaves) to avoid damage to the delicate stems Make a hole in the compost big enough to take the roots and lightly firm the seedling in place Water in with tepid water Reduce the temperature to 16C (60F) when plants reach 15cm (6in) high.

Growing on
Ideally, grow on in a glasshouse (or failing this, a well-lit windowsill), spacing plants so that their leaves never touch to avoid legginess. About a month after pricking out, the plants will be ready for planting into their final positions this is indicated by the first flowers showing their yellow colour. The stress of being grown in the confines of a pot promotes flowers earlier than in less stressful positions, such as growing in the ground.

Cultivation notes
Whether you raise plants from seed or buy your plants, they can all be grown in the same way. Planting Plant outside in early summer. In unheated greenhouses, planting can take place in mid-spring. Set plants 40cm (16in) apart and water in well. Watering and feeding Roots should be kept moist but never waterlogged. Pots and grow-bags require frequent watering. Feeding isnt essential for soil-grown plants, but those in bags or pots benefit from regular feeding, using tomato feed and following manufacturers instructions. Fruit set Tomato flowers self-pollinate readily. However, indoor plants benefit from being gently shaken to dislodge the pollen. Misting flowers with water can help fruit set. Harvesting Pick fruits as required, with the calyx (stalk) still attached. When cropping slows in early autumn, green fruits can be gathered and kept in a warm, dark place to ripen. Problems In a warm summer, tomatoes are easy to grow if they are well watered. However, problems can occur, with fruit ripening, fruit splitting and cracking, leaf problems, stem problems, blossom end rot, tomato blight, tomato leaf mould and tomato viruses.

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teeped in history, Winchcombe house is over 400 years old and sits in the heart of Leonard Stanley overlooking the village church. Lovingly restored over the last few years, the detached cottage has a plethora of period features and flexible accommodation. there are two reception rooms, kitchen-diner, three bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Externally there are lovely rear gardens, garage and parking. EPC E- 41

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Winner of the name our cars competition!

Thank you to everyone who entered the name our cars competition. We were inundated with suggestions. After some serious debate, we chose the top five suggestions: Laurie and Lee Dez and Rez Leonard and Stanley Nippy and Zippy Loco and Tina (an anagram of Location)

Thompson wins a 50 John Lewis voucher. Televisions Kirstie and Phil are obviously popular as we received five nominations for those names. Other fantastic suggestions were: Darby and Joan, Lulu and Lollipop, Ant and Dec, William and Kate, Simon and David, Woody and Buzz, Peppa and George, Jenson and Button, Lola and Casey, Panda and Betsy, Nicola and Toni, Boyplacer and Homegirl, Lo and Cation, Fe and Eureka, Bill and Ben, Pip and Pop, Porgy and Bess, Charlie and Chester, and Yin and Yang. Thank you!

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Beef & lentil burgers with sweet potato wedges and salad

Serves 4 1 carrot 1 shallot 250g cooked lentils 500g lean beef mince 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 egg salt and pepper

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Preheat the oven to 220C (200 fan). Grate the carrot and leave to drain for five minutes before putting into a large bowl. Finely slice the shallot and add to the bowl. Add the drained lentils, mince, tomato puree, egg, salt and pepper and combine. Divide the mixture into four and squeeze together, making into balls, then flattening to make the burgers. Put onto a baking tray (they may be too fragile under the grill)

and bake on the middle shelf for 20mins, turning halfway through. Cut the washed sweet potatoes into wedge shapes and put onto a baking tray. Toss with a tablespoon or two of oil then season with salt, pepper and paprika. Roast on the top shelf of the oven for 20-30 mins, shaking the pan halfway through to re-coat the potatoes. Serve the burger in a bun, with the wedges on the side and a big helping of freshly-dressed salad. Perfect!

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IN FINE FORM: Lead by BAFTA-winning Clare Balding, Channel 4s excellent racing commentary team get set for Ascot later this month

oyal Ascot returns on 18th - 22th of this month and, for the first time, will be shown exclusively on Channel 4 as part of their extensive racing coverage. With 30 high-class races held over the course of five days, including five at the very top (Group 1) level, Royal Ascot is an unrivalled spectacle of exceptional racing, with an increasingly international profile of runners and riders. The week is also, of course, a key date in the social calendar as ladies dig out their wildest hats and fascinators for Ladies Day, and the majority of race-goers prepare for their wallets and purses to take a battering. Clare Balding is one of the UKs leading broadcasters and leads Channel 4s racing coverage. Since becoming a sports presenter in 1998, Clare has since been voted RTS Sports Presenter of the Year, Racing Journalist of the Year and worked on four Olympic Games, three Paralympics, three Winter Olympics and recently won a BAFTA for her personal contribution to factual television. Balding was previously a leading amateur flat jockey and Champion Lady

Rider. Her warmth and expertise have made her one of the most popular faces on television. Clare says she is absolutely thrilled at being part of the Channel 4 racing team. Racing is my home sport and I am delighted that I will still be part of its coverage on TV. I am excited by Channel 4s plans for their coverage and the way in which they have committed to expanding the profile of jockeys, trainers and horses. Channel 4 secured a new deal for the entire UK horse racing terrestrial rights for 2013-2016 with the Racecourse Media Group (RMG), in association with Jockey Club Racecourses, Ascot Racecourse and other independent racecourses. Royal Ascot, Grand National, Epsom Downs and QIPCO British Champions Day will sit alongside long-established coverage of Cheltenham Festival, Newbury, York, Chester, Glorious Goodwood racecourses and the Flat Season QIPCO British Champions Series. The four-year partnership will deliver around 90 days a year of terrestrial coverage of horse racing on Channel 4. Clare is flanked by an impressive commentary team, including legend Jim McGrath, Gina Bryce - who joins the team after a scholarship at the prestigious Darley

Flying Start, Graham Cunningham and Simon Holt. Channel 4s racing coverage across the five-day Royal meeting will incorporate over 31 hours of live action with six daily races plus a feast of programming to support the occasion. More information can also be found at www.channel4.com.

Gloucestershire Cricket Sun 2 1 Day, Yorkshire, Headingley Carnegie Wed 5 4 Days, Glamorgan, Bristol Wed 12 4 Days, Hampshire, Ageas Bowl Sun 16 1 Day, Yorkshire, Bristol Fri 21 3 Days, Australia A, Bristol Fri 28 1 Day, Northamptonshire, Northampton Sun 30 1 Day, Worcestershire, Bristol More info @ www.gloscricket.co.uk Stroud and District Cricket Club Sat 1 Cam III versus Stroud III Leonard Stanley versus Bisley Oldlands II versus Stone II Rockhampton III versus Kings Stanley II Woodchester versus Eastington Sat 8 Bisley versus Woodchester Eastington versus Oldlands II Kings Stanley II versus Cam III Stone II versus Rockhampton III Stroud III versus Leonard Stanley Sat 15 Leonard Stanley versus Kings Stanley II Oldlands II versus Bisley Rockhampton III versus Cam III Stone II versus Eastington Woodchester versus Stroud III Sat 22 Bisley versus Stone II Cam III versus Leonard Stanley Eastington versus Rockhampton III Kings Stanley II versus Woodchester Stroud III versus Oldlands II Sat 29 Eastington versus Bisley Leonard Stanley versus Rockhampton III Oldlands II versus Kings Stanley II Stone II versus Stroud III Woodchester versus Cam III More info @ www.sdca-cricket.co.uk

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