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Cotswold Wildlife Park announces winners of photography competition
22/08/2017
An affectionate moment between a stunning pair of blue and yellow macaws has beaten over 1,000 other entries to win Cotswold Wildlife Park's 2017 Photography Competition.
The winning image was taken by Wayne Bailey from Wiltshire. He becomes the first person in the competition's history to win first place two years in a row.
The winning image was taken by Wayne Bailey from Wiltshire. He becomes the first person in the competition's history to win first place two years in a row.
Wheels are in motion for welcoming the Tour of Britain to the Cotswolds
21/08/2017
Residents and traders in Stow-on-the-Wold are preparing for an influx of visitors on September 9 when Stage 7 of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain passes through the town en route to Moreton-in-Marsh, Winchcombe, Cleeve Hill, and the finish in Cheltenham.
The action begins in the morning when the Great British Bike Build and Tyndale Cycling Club jointly host a Tour of Britain Heritage Ride around the area.
The action begins in the morning when the Great British Bike Build and Tyndale Cycling Club jointly host a Tour of Britain Heritage Ride around the area.
Cash injection helps ensure bright future for solar farm
21/08/2017
A community-owned solar farm is powering ahead after securing a £500,000 loan from West Oxfordshire District Council.
Southill Solar, in the grounds of the Cornbury Estate near Charlbury, will use the cash to pay off more costly short-term loans used to fund its start-up costs.
Southill Solar, in the grounds of the Cornbury Estate near Charlbury, will use the cash to pay off more costly short-term loans used to fund its start-up costs.
BBC Countryfile Live 2017 proves a big success
15/08/2017
BBC Countryfile Live 2017, staged in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, welcomed over 120,000 visitors to the 100-acre site over four action-packed days.
The repeat success has allowed organisers to confirm the event for a third year in 2018 from August 2nd-5th.
The repeat success has allowed organisers to confirm the event for a third year in 2018 from August 2nd-5th.
Farncombe Estate appoints two new head chefs
14/08/2017
Following the appointment of Martin Burge as culinary director in April, Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has announced two new head chefs at Dormy House and Foxhill Manor.
Martin, who brings more than 27 years of experience to his new role, will now be joined by Sam Bowser and Matt Weedon.
Martin, who brings more than 27 years of experience to his new role, will now be joined by Sam Bowser and Matt Weedon.
Cotswold villagers surprised to learn their DNA is only 42% 'British'
11/08/2017
A landmark project which tested the DNA of the Gloucestershire village of Bledington has revealed that residents were more connected and ethnically diverse than expected.
Results revealed that the village had genetic heritage spanning 18 separate global locations. And despite its location in the heart of England, the average resident’s DNA was revealed to be just 42% ‘Great British’.
Results revealed that the village had genetic heritage spanning 18 separate global locations. And despite its location in the heart of England, the average resident’s DNA was revealed to be just 42% ‘Great British’.
Trio of king penguin eggs laid at Birdland
03/08/2017
Keepers at Birdland Park & Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water are celebrating the arrival of no fewer than three giant king penguin eggs.
The 350-gramme, palm-sized eggs were produced by the country’s only breeding colony of king penguins.
The 350-gramme, palm-sized eggs were produced by the country’s only breeding colony of king penguins.
Video captures excitement as Tour of Britain nears
02/08/2017
There’s only six weeks go before the OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins, and a great new video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLAYIhHTxwA&feature=youtu.be - has just been launched which provides a tantalising glimpse of the excitement building towards the Cotswolds leg of the race on Saturday, September 9.
On that day, riders taking part in Stage 7 of the Tour will enter the Cotswolds via Charlbury and Shipton-Under-Wychwood, continuing to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh. They will then head towards Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill before finishing along the Promenade in Cheltenham town centre.
On that day, riders taking part in Stage 7 of the Tour will enter the Cotswolds via Charlbury and Shipton-Under-Wychwood, continuing to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh. They will then head towards Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill before finishing along the Promenade in Cheltenham town centre.
Start your engines as classic car rally returns to castle
27/07/2017
Classic car enthusiasts are in for a treat as a local landmark prepares for the return of a popular motoring event.
On Sunday, September 17, from 10am, a Classic Car Rally will be held at Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Winchcombe, at which visitors will see a wide range of classic cars in a static display within the beautiful grounds of the castle.
On Sunday, September 17, from 10am, a Classic Car Rally will be held at Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Winchcombe, at which visitors will see a wide range of classic cars in a static display within the beautiful grounds of the castle.
Next stage in Sub Rooms review
26/07/2017
Stroud District Council has started the next stage in the year-long process to decide the future of the Subscription Rooms in Stroud, by placing the building on the open market.
The Sub Rooms is the only council-owned and run arts and entertainment facility in the district. In 2016 it spent £415,000 on running the venue, and in October 2016 decided to look at its long-term future.
The Sub Rooms is the only council-owned and run arts and entertainment facility in the district. In 2016 it spent £415,000 on running the venue, and in October 2016 decided to look at its long-term future.
Dodo's closest relative hatches out at Birdland
18/07/2017
The closest surviving relative to the dodo has successfully hatched a chick at Birdland Park and Gardens.
It’s the first time a Nicobar pigeon has been born at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction after a female was introduced to their two males last year.
It’s the first time a Nicobar pigeon has been born at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction after a female was introduced to their two males last year.
Fancy some volunteer work? Your museum needs you!
18/07/2017
Volunteers are required to help give a new lease of life to an important Rural Life Collection in the Cotswolds.
The Corinium Museum is working in partnership with the Cotswold Conservation Board (CCB) to preserve the Rural Life Collection housed at the Discovery Centre in Northleach. A £4,000 grant from the Association of Independent Museums (AIM) and contributions from the Cotswold Museums Charitable Trust will fund the project.
The Corinium Museum is working in partnership with the Cotswold Conservation Board (CCB) to preserve the Rural Life Collection housed at the Discovery Centre in Northleach. A £4,000 grant from the Association of Independent Museums (AIM) and contributions from the Cotswold Museums Charitable Trust will fund the project.
Five unexpected arrivals at Cotswold Wildlife Park
13/07/2017
Cotswold Wildlife Park has celebrated the birth of its first ever litter of five Eurasian Wolf cubs.
First-time parents Ash and Ember joined the collection in October 2016 as part of a European breeding programme.
First-time parents Ash and Ember joined the collection in October 2016 as part of a European breeding programme.
Cornbury's 'Fabulous Finale' lives up to its name
10/07/2017
The sun has set on the final Cornbury Music Festival, described as the most successful in its 14-year history.
Thousands of music lovers flocked to the Great Tew Estate, near Chipping Norton, over the weekend to have a great time and see an eclectic range of superstars such as Canadian rocker Bryan Adams (pictured top), The Kaiser Chiefs (bottom left) and Jools Holland (bottom right) play their hearts out.
The weather was glorious and the entertainment on offer to all ages was first class.
So it's with great sadness that thousands of devoted Cornbury-goers will have a gap in their diaries next July as festival organiser Hugh Phillimore has decided to rest the festival.
He described it as a "bittersweet" occasion but said this year's finale had been a wonderful occasion with some amazing performances.
Pictures by Ben Phillips Photography.
Thousands of music lovers flocked to the Great Tew Estate, near Chipping Norton, over the weekend to have a great time and see an eclectic range of superstars such as Canadian rocker Bryan Adams (pictured top), The Kaiser Chiefs (bottom left) and Jools Holland (bottom right) play their hearts out.
The weather was glorious and the entertainment on offer to all ages was first class.
So it's with great sadness that thousands of devoted Cornbury-goers will have a gap in their diaries next July as festival organiser Hugh Phillimore has decided to rest the festival.
He described it as a "bittersweet" occasion but said this year's finale had been a wonderful occasion with some amazing performances.
Pictures by Ben Phillips Photography.
National Award recognition for Batsford Arboretum
04/07/2017
Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton-in-Marsh, has proudly scooped the Custodian Award for ‘Best Gardens or Arboretum Initiative’ from Horticulture Week magazine.
The Cotswold attraction was one of just 18 shortlisted gardens, parks and tree teams from around the UK, and beyond, to win an award. The awards were judged by an independent panel of judges and presented by Lord Michael Heseltine at the Horticulture Week Custodian awards event held at Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery last week.
The Cotswold attraction was one of just 18 shortlisted gardens, parks and tree teams from around the UK, and beyond, to win an award. The awards were judged by an independent panel of judges and presented by Lord Michael Heseltine at the Horticulture Week Custodian awards event held at Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery last week.
Council Tax collection rates in the Cotswolds exceed 99%
30/06/2017
Cotswold District Council is thanking local residents after achieving one of the five highest Council Tax collection rates in the country.
Latest Department for Communities and Local Government figures for 2016/17 show that CDC collected 99.3% of all Council Tax due – this means that we are in the top five out of 326 local authorities collecting the tax across the country. The Council also exceeded its own 99.2% Council Tax collection baseline target which was set in 2011/12.
Latest Department for Communities and Local Government figures for 2016/17 show that CDC collected 99.3% of all Council Tax due – this means that we are in the top five out of 326 local authorities collecting the tax across the country. The Council also exceeded its own 99.2% Council Tax collection baseline target which was set in 2011/12.
The Cheltenham Trust releases ambitious three-year vision for the town
28/06/2017
The Cheltenham Trust has released its three-year vision for transforming some of the town’s key cultural, heritage and leisure assets.
The independent charity was established in 2014 to manage and develop the town’s key venues on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, namely the Cheltenham Town Hall, Pittville Pump Room, the Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Leisure At Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Stadium.
The independent charity was established in 2014 to manage and develop the town’s key venues on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, namely the Cheltenham Town Hall, Pittville Pump Room, the Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Leisure At Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Stadium.
Excitement mounts over the Tour of Britain coming to the Cotswolds
27/06/2017
There’s just two-and-a-half months to go until the start of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, and councillors and businesses in Bourton-on-the-Water have recently learned that their community will host an Eisberg sprint stage of the event on Saturday, September 9.
Stroud Court needs your votes to receive £25,000
19/06/2017
Stroud Court in Minchinhampton is appealing to all its friends and supporters to vote online to help them receive a £25,000 Community Award from the Freemasons.
As part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, and Stroud Court is one of those selected.
As part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, and Stroud Court is one of those selected.
Council supports heritage development plans
19/06/2017
Major improvements planned for Cogges Manor Farm, a popular visitor attraction and heritage centre in Witney, have received a further boost following a grant award made by West Oxfordshire District Council.
The £50,000 awarded by the council’s Cabinet form part of the £1.325m Next Steps development programme led by the Cogges Heritage Trust, which manages the Manor Farm site.
The £50,000 awarded by the council’s Cabinet form part of the £1.325m Next Steps development programme led by the Cogges Heritage Trust, which manages the Manor Farm site.
