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Contemporary sculpture show in lovely gardens
21/03/2019
Fresh Air Sculpture is a contemporary sculpture show taking place in the extensive gardens of Quenington Old Rectory, Gloucestershire, from June 16 to July 7.
This biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces as well as decorative arts in a beautiful outdoor setting.
This biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces as well as decorative arts in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Countdown to the Cotswold local elections
15/03/2019
Elections to the 34 seats on Cotswold District Council, and every seat on all parish and town councils in the district, will take place on Thursday 2 May 2019. Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.
The election process begins with the publication of Notices of Election, on Monday 18 March..
The election process begins with the publication of Notices of Election, on Monday 18 March..
Ex-Gladiator fighting the good fight in the Cotswolds
15/03/2019
A former star of the popular TV show Gladiators will be coming to the Cotswolds later this month to share his Christian faith.
Warren Furman, better known as 'Ace' in the 1990s show, will be part of a team visiting a number of schools in the Chipping Campden area and taking part in different events including a special Messy Church and a youth party.
Warren Furman, better known as 'Ace' in the 1990s show, will be part of a team visiting a number of schools in the Chipping Campden area and taking part in different events including a special Messy Church and a youth party.
Spend the evening with Another Country
14/03/2019
A quiet corner of the Cotswolds will be rocking tomorrow night (Friday, March 15) when a band with a real country influence introduces its new line-up.
The Butchers Arms at Mickleton, near Chipping Campden, is the place to be to see Another Country in action. The band was formed in 2017 by brothers Mark and Andrew Foster and drummer Pete Barry.
The Butchers Arms at Mickleton, near Chipping Campden, is the place to be to see Another Country in action. The band was formed in 2017 by brothers Mark and Andrew Foster and drummer Pete Barry.
Preview of the Duke of Beaufort Point-to-Point at Didmarton
27/02/2019
Horse racing fans could be in for a treat this weekend when the Duke of Beaufort's Point-to-Point takes place at Didmarton, near Tetbury, on Saturday afternoon (March 2).
It is difficult to believe that 12 months ago this meeting was cancelled due to the “Beast from the East” while this week has seen the highest February temperatures recorded in England.
It is difficult to believe that 12 months ago this meeting was cancelled due to the “Beast from the East” while this week has seen the highest February temperatures recorded in England.
Get muddy in the Cotswolds for charity
20/02/2019
There's a chance to get dirty for charity this summer at a new mud run in a beautiful Cotswold location.
The first Cotswold Petroleum Annual Charity Mud Run is taking place at Freestyle 360 at Sheaf House Farm, Blockley, on Saturday, July 13 (registration from 10am).
The first Cotswold Petroleum Annual Charity Mud Run is taking place at Freestyle 360 at Sheaf House Farm, Blockley, on Saturday, July 13 (registration from 10am).
Festival favourites Keane return for Cornbury's Sweet 16
07/02/2019
Six years after their sensational performance at Cornbury, award-winning pop rockers Keane return to headline Cornbury’s 16th Festival on Saturday 6 July.
Cornbury will be one of Keane’s first appearances since band members took a break at the end of 2013 to work on other projects, so their appearance will be a huge crowd-puller.
Cornbury will be one of Keane’s first appearances since band members took a break at the end of 2013 to work on other projects, so their appearance will be a huge crowd-puller.
Photographing the Cotswolds by Rob Lyon
07/02/2019
Cotswold-based photographer ROB LYON offers Loving the Cotswolds readers some handy tips on how to capture the best photos of the Cotswolds
Court Barn Museum awarded National Lottery support
04/02/2019
The Guild of Handicraft Trust has been the lucky recipient of a £65,000 grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to redisplay the collection at Court Barn in Chipping Campden and focus on the stories of the original Guild.
Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, this exciting new project will include an improved digital offer, enriched education programmes and outreach projects for the over-75s, and make Court Barn a more dementia-friendly museum.
Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, this exciting new project will include an improved digital offer, enriched education programmes and outreach projects for the over-75s, and make Court Barn a more dementia-friendly museum.
Country show organisers donate over £25,000 to 38 charities
04/02/2019
Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club (SVTEC), organisers of the annual Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza, have donated over £25,000 to 38 national and regional charities and preservation projects.
The show organisers hosted a special evening at Stonehouse Court Hotel last Monday (January 28) and invited representatives from 38 charities to attend a presentation.
The show organisers hosted a special evening at Stonehouse Court Hotel last Monday (January 28) and invited representatives from 38 charities to attend a presentation.
Cotswold trainer dreams of Cheltenham glory
01/02/2019
By Jake Exelby
Elizabeth ‘Dibby’ Brown is best known as the trainer of Cousin Pete, who dead-heated for third in last season’s Cheltenham Foxhunters and will aim to go two better in March.She has been training at Kilkenny Farm near Bibury – primarily for the Phillips family, who bred, own and ride Cousin Pete – since 2014, and achieved the distinction of a winner with her first-ever runner when ‘Pete’ won at Cocklebarrow and has an impressive 40% strike rate between the flags.
Cotswold district is in seventh heaven!
30/01/2019
A leading annual survey that reviews quality of life has ranked Cotswold District as the seventh best place to live in the UK.
The Halifax Building Society assesses health, life expectancy, wellbeing, employment, crime rates and weather to determine the most desirable areas to live. This year Cotswold District has been rated as seventh overall.
The Halifax Building Society assesses health, life expectancy, wellbeing, employment, crime rates and weather to determine the most desirable areas to live. This year Cotswold District has been rated as seventh overall.
Henderson makes fairytale return from injury at Cocklebarrow
29/01/2019
By Russell Smith
GEORGE Henderson, whose riding career was put on hold for five years due to horrendous injuries, made a fairytale return to the winner's enclosure on The Caller at the Savills Heythrop Hunt meeting at Cocklebarrow, near Aldsworth, in Gloucestershire, on Sunday, January 27.The 26-year-old had ridden 21 point-to-point winners plus one hunter chase success before breaking his pelvis and back in an accident following his finals while at Reading University.
Subscription Rooms transfer approved
18/01/2019
The future of a historic entertainments venue will be secured after Stroud District Council leaders approved a deal which will see it remain in public hands.
Stroud Subscription Rooms will be transferred from the district council to Stroud Town Council and Stroud Subscription Rooms Trust at the end of March, after a key committee voted in favour of the deal yesterday (Thursday, January 17).
Stroud Subscription Rooms will be transferred from the district council to Stroud Town Council and Stroud Subscription Rooms Trust at the end of March, after a key committee voted in favour of the deal yesterday (Thursday, January 17).
Green light for new artificial pitch at Chippy
17/01/2019
A Cotswold leisure centre's multi-use games area will receive a major upgrade after contractors were appointed to install an artificial turf pitch.
The new sand-dressed pitch at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre will replace the existing Tarmac surface which has reached the end of its life and will meet the growing and more varied needs of residents.
The new sand-dressed pitch at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre will replace the existing Tarmac surface which has reached the end of its life and will meet the growing and more varied needs of residents.
Blow away the January blues at Cocklebarrow Races
04/01/2019
The Cocklebarrow Races is the perfect family day out in the Cotswold countryside and the perfect cure for rubbing away those January blues.
The Heythrop Point-to-Point event has in the past attracted a host of celebrities - whether it’s David Cameron, Jeremy Clarkson, Alex James, Giles Coren, John Inverdale, Jilly Cooper, Xander Armstrong, Zara Philips or Liz Hurley, you are almost certain to see one or two of them on Sunday, January 27.
The Heythrop Point-to-Point event has in the past attracted a host of celebrities - whether it’s David Cameron, Jeremy Clarkson, Alex James, Giles Coren, John Inverdale, Jilly Cooper, Xander Armstrong, Zara Philips or Liz Hurley, you are almost certain to see one or two of them on Sunday, January 27.
Film society launches exciting new season
02/01/2019
Winchcombe Film Society begins its new season tomorrow (Thursday) evening with a screening of Lion, a heart-rending tale of a boy lost and found in India and Australia.
The society generally meets on the last Friday of every month except July and August, at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe, showing a wide range of popular and independent films.
The society generally meets on the last Friday of every month except July and August, at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Winchcombe, showing a wide range of popular and independent films.
New dance classes for wheelchair users launched in Cotswolds
31/12/2018
Enterprising occupational therapist Lizzie Large and founder of West Oxfordshire Wheelchair Dance has put her best foot forward to launch new dance classes for Gloucestershire's wheelchair users.
These classes will be a first of its kind in the county. Cotswold Wheelchair Dance is putting out a call for members to join its ‘Everyone Can Dance’ classes following the success of running in West Oxfordshire since 2016.
These classes will be a first of its kind in the county. Cotswold Wheelchair Dance is putting out a call for members to join its ‘Everyone Can Dance’ classes following the success of running in West Oxfordshire since 2016.
Music legend Georgie Fame to play in Cotswold church
17/12/2018
Whether you remember the sixties, or arrived on the planet much more recently, it is very likely that you have been influenced by the contribution Georgie Fame has made to jazz, pop and contemporary music.
Christmas message from Cllr Tony Berry, Leader Cotswold District Council
14/12/2018
Christmas has come early for me this year! 11th December precisely when I was elected as leader of Cotswold District Council, taking over from Cllr Mark Annett who stepped down in late September for health reasons.
Mark did a brilliant job considering his battle against a significant bout of illness, and I would like to thank him for his contribution. I am delighted to report that he is continues to get better whilst still doing good work as a ward councillor.
Mark did a brilliant job considering his battle against a significant bout of illness, and I would like to thank him for his contribution. I am delighted to report that he is continues to get better whilst still doing good work as a ward councillor.
