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Prepare for a panto like no other at the Roses
12/11/2019
Get ready to journey with The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, to the exotic Far East for an adventure like no other, in their 2019 family pantomime, Aladdin!
Aladdin is brought to life by a talented cast and the same creative team as in previous years, including writer and director Ben Crocker.
Aladdin is brought to life by a talented cast and the same creative team as in previous years, including writer and director Ben Crocker.
Huge range of crafts on show for Christmas
05/11/2019
A huge range of crafted goods will be on show and on sale at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester in the run-up to Christmas.
Artists team up for their first joint exhibition
05/11/2019
Two artistic friends are joining forces and staging an exhibition in the newly-opened Dove Gallery in Winchcombe.
Jane Ware and Sue Jolley have known each other for over 20 years as 'neighbour artists' each summer at Art in the Park in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, but have never had a private exhibition together, so this is a first for them.
Jane Ware and Sue Jolley have known each other for over 20 years as 'neighbour artists' each summer at Art in the Park in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, but have never had a private exhibition together, so this is a first for them.
Batsford Arboretum experiencing spectacular autumn colour
18/10/2019
Autumn brings a blaze of colour to Batsford Arboretum and this year it is looking particularly special thanks to an ideal mix of sunshine and showers during the spring and summer months.
Hundreds of hospice supporters to take part in Starlight Hike
17/10/2019
On Saturday, October 19, hundreds of Gloucestershire residents will be taking to the streets of Cheltenham under starlight to walk 10k in memory of loved ones, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Shining bright in flashing lights, neon clothing and deely boppers, they’ll be throwing a spotlight on the expert and compassionate care given by the hospice while raising vital funds so this care can continue.
Shining bright in flashing lights, neon clothing and deely boppers, they’ll be throwing a spotlight on the expert and compassionate care given by the hospice while raising vital funds so this care can continue.
Two choirs raise voices in special charity evening
17/10/2019
Music lovers are in for a treat on Saturday evening (October 19, 7.30pm) when a fantastic fundraiser will see both Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir and guest choir Go Vocal perform at Pittville School, Cheltenham.
This will be an evening of inspiring, uplifting and energetic song that’s bound to have you tapping your feet and swaying in your seat. Proceeds are going to Cheltenham-based charity Heidi's Heroes.
This will be an evening of inspiring, uplifting and energetic song that’s bound to have you tapping your feet and swaying in your seat. Proceeds are going to Cheltenham-based charity Heidi's Heroes.
Hats off to charity shop
10/10/2019
Hats off to staff at Campden Home Nursing’s charity shop at Lower High Street, Chipping Campden, as they prepare to celebrate the shop’s first birthday on Saturday, October 19.
The shop, hailed as a great success by locals and Campden Home Nursing, recently enjoyed its best month ever since opening nearly a year ago.
The shop, hailed as a great success by locals and Campden Home Nursing, recently enjoyed its best month ever since opening nearly a year ago.
Ski lesson with Eddie the Eagle among charity auction lots
09/10/2019
Chorley’s will be hosting a Charity Auction of Promises in aid of medical charity Cobalt at their base at Prinknash Abbey Park, Gloucester, on Friday (October 11).
The charity lots up for auction include a one-on-one ski lesson with local Olympic legend Eddie the Eagle Edwards, a day in artist Kate Dove’s studio and a year’s worth of haircuts at Cheltenham’s leading salon, Stuart Holmes.
The charity lots up for auction include a one-on-one ski lesson with local Olympic legend Eddie the Eagle Edwards, a day in artist Kate Dove’s studio and a year’s worth of haircuts at Cheltenham’s leading salon, Stuart Holmes.
Media doctor Dawn Harper to open Cheltenham Memory Walk
09/10/2019
People across Gloucestershire are being called on to unite against dementia by signing up for Alzheimer’s Society’s Cheltenham Memory Walk, taking place at Pittville Park this Sunday, October 13, at 11am.
Opening the walk this year will be Gloucestershire-based GP Dr Dawn Harper. A popular and engaging medical expert, Harper is well-known for her presenting role on Channel 4's award-winning series 'Embarrassing Bodies', where she explores and simplifies complex medical issues.
Opening the walk this year will be Gloucestershire-based GP Dr Dawn Harper. A popular and engaging medical expert, Harper is well-known for her presenting role on Channel 4's award-winning series 'Embarrassing Bodies', where she explores and simplifies complex medical issues.
Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
08/10/2019
This half-term, Wally, the world’s favourite children’s book character – wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs – will be travelling the country, appearing in museums, including a visit to Corinium Museum in Cirencester.
Families will be able to join the search for Wally at the museum as part of Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Walker Books and Kids in Museums, to celebrate the release of the new book, Where’s Wally? Double Trouble at the Museum.
Families will be able to join the search for Wally at the museum as part of Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Walker Books and Kids in Museums, to celebrate the release of the new book, Where’s Wally? Double Trouble at the Museum.
More money for Corinium Museum
04/10/2019
Cirencester’s Corinium Museum is to get an extra £135,000 funding from Cotswold District Council to finance some unforeseen work to the ground below the shop area.
Councillors agreed to increase their financial contribution to the museum’s ‘Stone Age to Corinium Project’ after it was found that the ground and foundations below the shop area were in poor condition and needed underpinning which would be an extra cost in the work being carried out.
Councillors agreed to increase their financial contribution to the museum’s ‘Stone Age to Corinium Project’ after it was found that the ground and foundations below the shop area were in poor condition and needed underpinning which would be an extra cost in the work being carried out.
Riotous spin on a timeless classic
04/10/2019
Following their multi award-winning success with The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Mischief Theatre return to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
The most magical pantomime of them all
20/09/2019
Now the holidays are well and truly over (oh yes they are!) the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is urging people to snap up tickets for their annual family-friendly pantomime early to avoid disappointment.
The show enjoyed record sales last year, and this year is back bigger and better than ever before!
The show enjoyed record sales last year, and this year is back bigger and better than ever before!
Could you be the Cotswolds' next big food and drink creator?
11/09/2019
Co-op Midcounties is announcing the return of its Food Glorious Food competition and is calling all food and drink producers from across Gloucestershire to put their produce to the test, to be crowned the 2020 winner.
Budding entrepreneurs that enter could be in with the chance of securing a £10,000 cash injection and an exclusive listing in selected Co-op Midcounties Food stores as part of the Best of our Counties Range.
Budding entrepreneurs that enter could be in with the chance of securing a £10,000 cash injection and an exclusive listing in selected Co-op Midcounties Food stores as part of the Best of our Counties Range.
Global parkrun phenomenon arrives in Stroud!
11/09/2019
The global running phenomenon parkrun has come to Stroud. The district council has brought the weekly 5km timed runs to Stroud's Stratford Park.
Parkruns will take place every Saturday at 9am and it’s free of charge. All ages and abilities are welcome to the runs, including walkers, dogs on leads, babies in buggies (although only all-terrain buggies are suitable at Stratford Park) and children.
Janet Watson Art in the Cotswolds
08/09/2019
Contemporary artist Janet Watson Art is very happy to be in her beloved Cotswolds with her contemporary artwork and designs.
You can see Janet’s artwork in the lovely London House Antiques on Moreton-in-Marsh High Street (below).
Crowds set to celebrate 70 years of Moreton Show
05/09/2019
Moreton-in-Marsh Show - the traditional, one-day agricultural show - is celebrating its 70th birthday on Saturday (September 7) and there’s anniversary action all over the showground.
High-flyers Broke FMX top the bill in the Grand Arena, which also hosts the mounted games, the team relay, top class show jumping and the heavy horses.
High-flyers Broke FMX top the bill in the Grand Arena, which also hosts the mounted games, the team relay, top class show jumping and the heavy horses.
Tribute to Mavis, Lady Dunrossil’s years of public service in Gloucestershire
04/09/2019
Mavis, Lady Dunrossil, former chairman of Gloucestershire County Council, yesterday (Tuesday) cut the ribbon to open the newly completed Gloucestershire Heritage Hub.
A new training suite within the Heritage Hub, the Dunrossil Centre, is named after her. It will be used for archives and community training, as well as for hosting public events including several community events during the forthcoming Gloucester History Festival.
A new training suite within the Heritage Hub, the Dunrossil Centre, is named after her. It will be used for archives and community training, as well as for hosting public events including several community events during the forthcoming Gloucester History Festival.
Queen's Award for 'charity within a charity'
19/08/2019
Volunteers from Roundabout, the furniture reuse charity, were presented with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) at a ceremony held at the Roundabout premises at Blackminster, near Evesham, on Friday July 19th.
The award - the MBE for volunteer groups - was awarded by Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ, Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire in recognition of the dedication and commitment of the Roundabout volunteers over 25 years.
The award - the MBE for volunteer groups - was awarded by Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ, Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire in recognition of the dedication and commitment of the Roundabout volunteers over 25 years.
Head to the Wild West this weekend!
19/08/2019
This year's Show at Brockhampton on Saturday (August 24) is the 73rd such event and is taking on a 'Country and Western' theme.
Residents of the parishes of Sevenhampton, Hawling and Charlton Abbotts pool together to stage the annual event traditionally held on the Saturday preceding August Bank Holiday Monday.
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