At the core of this month's edition is the now annual apprenticeship guide - a list of 50 of the county's businesses which we are calling 'apprenticeship champions' because of the commitment to training.

It is a list compiled from the recommendations from the fantastic centres of learning that are Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), Gloucestershire College, the University of Gloucestershire, SGS College, Cirencester College and Betaris Training.

All of the work with the businesses concerned to help them help their staff develop their skills and talents.

Another of the magazines main features is a fascinating look into The Future of the High Street, as the main shopping streets in Cheltenham and Gloucester look set to be transformed. From the Boot's Corner closure to the King's Square transformation we will be looking at what the High Street needs to be successful in a 21st century, digital world.

It is an edition made possible because of the support of sponsors SGS College and the University of Gloucestershire, county-based law firm Tayntons Solicitors and the engineering and manufacturing giant that is Hydro.