Cotswolds Events Calendar What's On 2010

January

2010

Wed 13 January 2010 - Inaugural Roy Baker Memorial lecture
It will take place on at the Royal Agricultural College at 2 pm.
The title is "This museum will be like a book with its pages always open" - the V&A then & now. It will be given by the Director, Mark Jones.
The cost is £15 with tea and cake to follow.

27th January 2010 - Vince Freeman Concert - Launch of New Album

The album has attracted considerable interest both in the UK and the USA.  Vince has been named one to watch from the UK Performers Right Society, ASCAP and has been getting regular airplay on US and UK radio networks.

The Front Rooms, High Street Cheltenham
Tickets in advance:  £7 VIP and £5 main room
www.thefrontrooms.com , (01242) 571789 or www.vincefreeman.com.

You can listen to his music at : www.vincefreeman.com or www.myspace.com/vincefreeman.

Sunday 31st January 2010 7.45 pm - The Theatre, Chipping NortonSEA MUSIC ships and the sea, sailors and fishermen

OPUS ANGLICANUM: 5 men a cappella and a narrator

£13/ £11
Sea Songs, Shanties, and Spirituals. Sally Beamish: Sea Psalm, the sinking of HMS Duchess Dec 1939. David Bednall: Put out into the deep. Judith Bingham: Tu es Petrus. Sasha Johnson Manning: The Sea Woman.
Box Office:01608 642350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com

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February

2010

6 February 2010
An Image Boost Day with Sue Pattinson (9.30am - 4.30pm includes lunch)

All enquiries should be made to 01386 854100 or to web www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Tues 9 February 2010 at 7.30pm

You are invited to a concert of The Bach Duo Nella Hunkins, violoncello and Micaela Schmitz, harpsichord performing works by Bach and Vivaldi, including movements from sonatas for viola da gamba and obligato harpsichord, unaccompanied suites, solos, and more.

Location - Stanton Guildhouse (right next to the Mount Pub)
Stanton, Broadway WR12 7NE
(venue phone 01386 584 357)
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Tell a friend!

Sat 13 Feb 2010, Chipping Campden Music Festival are running activities at St James Church rooms in Calf Lane:

10-10.30 age 3-5 songs and games, £2
10.30-11-age 5-7 to include percussion instruments, £2 
11-11.30 age 3-5 songs and games, £2
11.30-1 age 7-12 to includes song, percussion and movement, £3 
Leaders Yvonne White and Barbara Dunn come with all the equipment. A great way to enjoy the start of half term.

For information or to book, ring Micaela Schmitz 01386 859648 or email Musica@EarlyMusica.org .

During the Festival, which runs 10-22 May 2010, students may attend the lunchtime concerts free, and  for evening concerts students tickets are just £1.

 You can check out more information at the festival website www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk

NORTH Cotswold Beekeepers will hold a New Beekeepers Day at Adlestrop Village Hall, Adlestrop, near Moreton, from 9.30am until 5pm on Saturday, February 13.

On the course, newcomers to beekeeping will learn about keeping hives and the benefits of joining their local beekeeping group. Booking is essential and places can be booked for £25, which includes the cost of refreshments and a light lunch, by emailing Julia@ncbka.org.uk or telephoning 01608 659396.

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st Febuary 2010 - Dog days at Wesonbirt

Our Dog Days event is growing every year, as we had over 6,000 visitors to the event last year. We will be holding the first regional heat of the Kennel clubs' SCRUFFT’s again - you could find yourself at the national final in Earls Court, London in the following November.

www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

Saturday 27 February 2010 - Local  Symphony Orchestra in Concert with finalist of Gloucestershire Young Musician Competition

The ever popular Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra returns to Stroud Subscription Rooms on Saturday 27th February at 7.30 in concert with Beatrice Scaldini who will be playing Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto in D Major.

Beatrice, who attended Cheltenham Ladies College and is a past finalist of the Gloucestershire Young Musician Competition, is currently studying for an MA at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has also recently performed with ensembles such as Orchestra Europa, Britten-pears Orchestra, Britten-Pears Baroque Orchestra, Camerata Serafin and Camerata Kilkenny amongst others. She is a founding member of the all-female ensemble Femusa, as well as The International Baroque Players, who were awarded the 2009 Deutsche Bank Award in Performance.

Conductor Mark Finch said:

"We are delighted that Beatrice has found time in her busy schedule to return to Gloucestershire to perform this fabulous concerto with us in Stroud.  One of our main aims as an orchestra is to provide a platform for young performers such as Beatrice so we are thrilled to be providing this opportunity for Gloucestershire people to hear one our county’s outstanding musicians.”

Other pieces on the programme include Elgar’s Dream Children; Ravels Mother Goose Suite and Mozarts 35th Symphony.

Tickets are £12 (£10 concession) or free for under 18’s available at the door, or in advance from: Stroud Subscription Rooms tel. 01453 760900

27 February to 28 February - Creative Chipping Campden Weekend

Creative Chipping Campden presents a rich diversity of creative talent for you to visit and enjoy.

Artists, writers, jewellers, photographers and musicians are amongst the many to whom Chipping Campden is home.

1. Browse and buy creative works on a tour of studios, galleries and shops - all within easy walking distance of each other

2. Special Creative Campden exhibition in the Court Barn Museum

3. Entertaining and informative sessions with Creative Campden members at a variety of venues

4. Literary events including poetry reading and a presentation by children’s book authors

5. A chance to play the organ at 15th century St James’ church

6. Enjoy meals at Campden’s many restaurants, pubs and bistros

Information on the day from Court Barn Museum, Gallery at the Guild and The Information Centre (TIC).

See website for more information - www.creativecampden.co.uk

March

2010

Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th March 2010 - National Hunt Festival (Gold Cup Week)

The World Famous National Hunt Racing Festival at Cheltenham racecourse. 01242 513014 Cheltenham Racing.

Gloucester Choral Society
Tenor (Evangelist): James Gilchrist and Bass (Christus); Matthew Hargreaves
Soprano: Claire Wild Alto: Frances Bourne; Tenor: Ashley Catling Bass: Robert Poulton

Orchestra: Corelli Orchestra Musical Director: Adrian Partington

There will an interval of one hour at approximately 6:45pm. We have spoken to a number of establishments in and around the Cathedral who can provide refreshments.

As a pre-cursor to this concert, we are presenting a talk on "What we know and do not know about J.S. Bach's St Matthew Passion". The talk will be illustrated with music and is given by Professor Peter Williams, a pre-eminent scholar and biographer of Bach. The talk takes place at 7:30pm on 12th March 2010 in the Parliament Room at Gloucester Cathedral.

Book Tickets for this Concert (at £25,£15 and £5) on March 20th or pre-concert talk (at £7.50) on March 12th
at ... www.gloucesterchoral.com/programme/?concert_id=25 or phone 07729 912876

Saturday 20 March 2010 and Sunday 21 March 2010 KEMPLEY DAFFODIL WEEKEND
The theme will be:  50 Years Anniversary of the Daffodil Line

Kempley Village Hall 01531 822468. For further information about Gloucestershire Daffodil Way.

April

2010

13th to 25th April 2010 Some of the finest crafts made across the Cotswolds
will be on display in Cheltenham Art Gallery.

The gallery is hosting the 40th anniversary exhibition of the Cotswold Craftsmen, a guild that keeps the faith with the original ethos of the Arts and Crafts movement and  nurtures the talents of some of the most skilled craftsmen and women from across the region.

Ruby is the theme for this anniversary exhibition and many of the exhibitors will be displaying ruby-inspired items. 

The variety of high quality work will include hand-painted silk, botanical art, calligraphy, woodwork, glass bowlsand sculptures, stained glass, handmade glass beads, silver jewellery and watercolours including Cotswold scenes. 

Visitors will be able to meet the makers and chat about their crafts and methods or even to commission a unique handmade piece or even celebrate the ruby anniversary of someone special.

The group have a permanent gallery in Market Street, Nailsworth, near Stroud where different craftsmen and women's work is exhibited throughout the year, changing every fortnight and ranging from traditional to contemporary.  

Glass artist Steve Callender said “Cotswold Craftsmen exists to encourage the creation of objects to a professional standard of design and finish and the group brings together some of the best craftsmen and women in the region.

“For designers like me, the interaction with other craftsmen provides the inspiration that keeps me pushing the boundaries and trying new ways of working with glass. 

“We know that the public love to see and feel our work and to find out more about what we do and how, so our exhibitions are always special occasions for us and our visitors.

“Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum has a major collection of Arts and Crafts pieces, so this is a particularly appropriate venue for us.”

More of the group's work can be seen at www.cotswold-craftsmen.org.

16 April 2010 to 17 April 2010 - ART IN BURFORD

An exhibition by six local artists.  Original paintings, prints and cards.

A diverse range of styles to suit all tastes.
Venue: Warwick Hall, Church Lane, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4SD

Times: Friday 16 April 12.00pm - 5.00pm and
Saturday 17 April 10.00am - 5.00pm

Free Entry Please come and visit us.  We hope you enjoy our work on
display.

18 April 2010 - International World Heritage Day at Bath

A series of events to mark the occasion are run around Bath city, ranging from historical re-enactments to outdoor theatre performances and guided tours.

Visitors to the area can find activities taking place at a host of venues around the city's streets, including Bath Abbey, Prior Park Landscape Garden, the Roman Baths and Number One Royal Crescent Museum.

17th to 24th April 2010 marks the re-opening of the Cirencester Parish Church Father Willis organ

With a new and exciting organ festival. Rebuilt by Harrison & Harrison this spectacular instrument will be showcased through a variety of events designed to demonstrate its versatility and importance.

“Join us as one of the leading organ virtuosos of his generation, David Briggs, opens the festival with a gala concert and stay for a week of exciting events.”

What’s on...

Saturday 17th April 2010

16:30 - Choral Evensong with Blessing of the Organ

Officiant: The Revd. Leonard Doolan (Vicar of Cirencester).
Preacher: The Revd. Canon Michael St.John-Channell (Precentor & Sacrist, Winchester Cathedral).
Anthony Hammond, Director of Music, David Briggs, Guest Organist

19:30 - Gala Opening Recital

David Briggs, Concert Organist & Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral
Tickets £12

Monday 19th April 2010

13:10 - Lunctime Organ Recital

Ashley Grote, Assistant Director of Music, Gloucester Cathedral.
Free entry, retiring collection

Tuesday 20th April 2010

13:10 - Lunctime Organ Recital

Cameron Luke, Director of Music, All Saints’, Cheltenham
Free entry, retiring collection

Wednesday 21st April 2010

13:10 - Lunctime Organ Recital

Andrew Kirk, Director of Music, St. Mary Redcli!e, Bristol
Free entry, retiring collection

Thursday 22nd April 2010

13:10 - Lunctime Organ Recital

Mark Lee, Director of Music, Bristol Cathedral
Free entry, retiring collection

Friday 23rd April 2010

19:30 - This is the Night

Exploring the versatility of the organ through solos and group performances from choirs, music groups and schools. Featuring Cirencester Parish Church Choirs, Cirencester Male Voice Choir, The Choir of Powells School, performers from Cirencester College and Paul Walton (Bristol Cathedral). Director of Music, Anthony Hammond. Tickets £8

Saturday 24th April 2010

19:30 - Closing Gala Recital
Anthony Hammond, Organist & Director of Music, Cirencester Parish Church.
Tickets £8
      

Fri 23rd April 2010 19:30 - Last of the Summer Wine - Evesham Arts Centre

Description: Bill Owen charmed audiences as Compo in the long-running comedy series. Now his son and fellow actor Tom, tells Bill Owen's fascinating life story through anecdotes, narrative, film and song. A memorable evening.

Tickets: £10 (£9)

Box Offices: www.EveshamArtsCentre.co.uk and Evesham Almonry (Abbey Rd,
WR11 4BG, 01386-446944 Mon-Sat 10-16:30)

25 April 2010 - Wellie Walk at Westonbirt for Feed The Children!

The grounds of the beautiful Westonbirt National Arboretum, Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire is the location for a 5km sponsored walk on Sunday 25th April 2010 at 11.30 a.m. So put some wellie into it, pull on your Wellingtons, and join in the fun to raise money for Feed The Children (UK).  As well as getting some fresh air and exercise among the trees, you can even donate your boots (or any wellies) to a good cause!

The wellie walk is for all ages. Any size, shape or colour of wellies will do to take part and the walk will take around an hour. Dogs are more than welcome (with our without wellies!) Unfortunately dogs are not able to go inside the Old Arboretum. A minimum sponsorship of £4 per person is requested – sign up on-line at www.feedthechildren.org.uk.

“Westonbirt is a fantastic place to visit and the Wellie Walk around the grounds is a fun way for people to raise sponsorship for Feed The Children (UK), whilst having a lot of fun exercising in the beautiful grounds of the Westonbirt National Arboretum,” says Brian Main, Chief Executive of Feed The Children (UK).

At the end of the 5km walk there will be a container, where people can donate their Wellington boots to help the charity’s Stamp Out Jiggers Appeal. The boots will be sent on to Africa, where children and young people will wear them to protect their feet from the crippling affects of sand fleas. Please visit www.feedthechildren.org.uk for further information about the Jiggers sand flea.

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2010 - Highnam Court Spring Fair

Highnam Court Spring Fair is held every year in April and is a really great day out for everyone of all ages from all parts of Gloucestershire and beyond. It also raises funds for two very important local charities: Gloucester Cathedral and The Pied Piper Appeal.
Highlights for 2008 include:
* Live Music & Other Events
* Very Extensive Garden
* Vintage & Classic Cars
* Exciting Activities for Young People
* Over 50 Trade Stands
* Wide Variety of Plants for Sale
* Refreshments, Lunches & Teas
Highnam Court is on the A40 two miles west of central Gloucester.
Telephone: 08454 226119
Highnam Court Website

25th April to 3rd May 2010 Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival

Highlights include John Simpson OBE, comedians Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy, poets Wendy Cope, Felix Dennis and Roger McGough, novelists John O’Farrell, Angela Huth, AL Berridge and Mick Jackson, children’s authors Meg Rosoff and Cathy Cassidy, illustrators Korky Paul and Sarah McIntyre
Email: info@stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk
www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

28th April 2010 to 3rd May 2010 - Cheltenham International Jazz Festival

Town Hall and other venues
The Cheltenham International Jazz Festival ranks among the top British festivals of its kind. Since 1996 the Festival has brought some of the biggest names in jazz to the town, as well as providing a platform for the stars of the future.
Box Office (01242) 227979, www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk.

May

2010

30 April to 3 May 2010 - The Badminton Horse Trials

Top International Equestrian event featuring Dressage, Jumping and Cross-Country competitions Badminton, Near Tetbury. Tickets: (01454) 218375. www.badminton-horse.co.uk

30 April to 3 May 2010 - Upton-on-Severn Folk Festival
We're expecting huge numbers of superb Morris and other dance sides over the May Bank Holiday weekend The famous Grand Procession promises to be just as spectacular too.
Upton Folk Festival 2010, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley,
Severn Stoke, Worcester. WR8 9JR
Website: www.uptonfolk.org

The Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival, now in its 6th year, has proved to be a great success attracting a high number of visitors to take part in the wide range of activities and delights the Festival has to offer.

Website - www.tewkesburyfoodfestival.co.uk

2nd May 2010 - Rotary Annual Cotswold walk

Come and join the Rotary Annual Cotswold Walk (now in its 20th year). 7 miles along the footpaths and bridleways of attractive North Cotswolds with spectacular views over four counties commencing just outside the idyllic village of Ilmington in South Warwickshire.

Come just to enjoy the walk or raise funds for your favourite charity (sponsorship forms available).  Bring a picnic or enjoy the free drinks & biscuits plus other refreshments at a nominal cost available at the half way point. Marshals located around the course

First walkers commence at 10am and last walkers at 2pm,

Location:  The free car park and start is at Foxcote Hill, near the lovely village of Ilmington, CV36 4LD. (South of Stratford upon Avon near Shipston on Stour)

Minimum donation £5 per adult walker and £2 for schoolchildren, payable at the start.

For further information go to www.cotswoldwalk.org.uk including map, instructions and sponsorship forms (if required)

Contact: John Round tel:  01608 684 304;    email:jasround@googlemail.com

6 May 2010 - 9 May 2010 - Malvern Spring Gardening Show at Three Counties Show Ground
The finest and friendliest gardening event of the year!
In its beautiful setting at the foot of the scenic Malvern Hills, this truly inspirational show enjoys a national reputation as the finest and friendliest gardening event of the year.

A joint venture of the Three Counties Agricultural Society and the Royal Horticultural Society
Website: www.threecounties.co.uk/springgardening/index.html

Saturday 8 May, 7.30pm - CIRENCESTER CELEBRATES SCHUMANN BI-CENTENARY
AT CIRENCESTER PARISH CHURCH

Two hundred years after the birth of composer Robert Schumann, the popular Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra returns to Cirencester to perform his well loved piano concerto. The concerto - an intimate expression of the unique and beautiful relationship between Robert and his pianist wife Clara - will be performed in the Parish Church on Saturday 8 May by Maria Angel Garcia. Also in the programme, Dvorak’s 8th Symphony, surely the most tuneful of all romantic symphonies, and Mendelssohn’s overture, Ruy Blas.

Musical Director Mark Finch said

‘this will be a night to remember. Schumann’s piano concerto has always been a favourite and I can think of nowhere better than the lovely surroundings of the newly refurbished parish church, and the terrific young Spanish pianist Maria Angel Garcia to play this great piece, just days before the whole musical world celebrates the composer’s bicentenary.’

TICKETS £15/ £12, under 18s FREE, on the door or in advance from the Corner Stone Bookshop 01285 644599. w: www.gsomusic.co.uk.

Saturday May 8th 2010

Hellens Manor Much Marcle host Concert featuring two of Europe's finest Jazz Musicians

John Etheridge and Chris Garrick

A Summer Party protected from the vagaries of the British weather in idyllic surroundings. There will be a pig roast with vegetarian options as well as a licensed bar and beer tent. Malvern Hills Brewery are sponsoring the event and their fine ales will be available for tasting and purchase on the evening.

Chris and John interpret jazz, folk, world and rock music by composers as diverse as Duke Ellington, Paul McCartney, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pat Metheny and Richard Thompson.  Armed with both acoustic and electric instruments these two virtuoso soloists generate tonal tapestries which enchant and mesmerise. 

With strong emphasis on deep groove and big themes, delivered with their trademark exuberance and freewheeling interplay, you are promised a fun, intimate and truly memorable evening.  John Etheridge is a legend among guitarists - the leading British jazz guitarist of his generation. He has had an extraordinarily distinguished career, ranging from playing with Soft Machine to touring extensively as the guitarist with Stephane Grapelli’s quartet. He has played with almost everybody in the jazz and classical world, including John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin and Nigel Kennedy, and his latest recording left the Observer’s critic unusually lost for words: “how can anyone achieve this level?” 

Virtuoso violinist Chris Garrick is widely recognized as the foremost jazz violinist in Britain and one of the leading players on the world scene. He has toured with Cleo Laine, Angelo Debarre, Julian Joseph and Eastern European group Szapora, and recorded with artists including Van Morrison, Luka Bloom and Brian Ferry. As well as on many film soundtracks including “Brideshead Revisited” ,"Borat", “Moulin Rouge”, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Chocolat” and “Chicago”.

Concert organised by Malvern recording and production company mu-mu run by Matthew Devenish and Paul Jones.   www.mu-mu.eu   info@mu-mu.eu  Telephone 01684 565977 mob 07771548217.

Hellens Manor. Much Marcle. HR8 2LY. Herefordshire.  Telephone. 01531 660504
W: www.hellensmanor.com, E: info@hellensmanor.com

One of the lovely signs of Spring to look forward to is seeing hundreds of beautiful classic cars polished and brought out for their first airing of the year.  The Cleeve Vale Rotary Club’s huge Classic Car Event is at Prescott Hill near Gotherington; just North of Cheltenham.

Owners can now take this rare opportunity to drive their pride and joy classic car up the world famous Prescott Hillclimb; and help Rotary Charities too! All entrance fees go a range of Charities supported by Cleeve Vale Rotary club. Spectators will be very welcome throughout day to see the hundreds of beautiful cars and enjoy a fun day out. Prospective entrants with interesting cars should best pre book at the address below

For further details and entry forms go to: www.cleevevale.org.uk or phone 01242 01386 853831 or 01242 603540

Sunday 9 May 2010 - Bluebell Walk at Whatcote, near Shipston-on-Stour.

If you enjoy a walk through lovely countryside the parishioners of Whatcote, near Shipston-on-Stour, are holding their Annual Bluebell Walk on Sunday May 9th. Started in 1990 the walk has become an annual event enjoyed by visitors from far and wide. 

The walk is about two miles long through farmland to Hell Brake and Oak Tree Coppice, where bluebells carpet the ground under the trees.  With wonderful views across the Vale of the Red Horse from Oak Tree Coppice, and tea & homemade scones when you return to St Peter’s Churchyard, it is a very enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead. Strong shoes or boots are essential.

The walk will start from Church Lane, Whatcote and will be well signposted in the village, as will car parking.
Time: - 2.00pm to 5.00pm.  The cost is £5.00 for adults, accompanied children free, and this includes the tea and scones! 

Plant & Produce Stalls. Proceeds for St. Peter’s Church Repairs.
Contact Sue Price for more details. telephone 01295 680007 or e-mail:  susan.price@ukgateway.net

Whatcote is 3.5 miles from the A3400 just north of Shipston-on-Stour, (signposted Honington, Idlicote, Whatcote).   The post code is CV36 5EF. 

9 May 2010 - SIS Cotswold Super Sprint Tri

400m-20km-5km or 200m-20km-2.5km Keynes Park, Cotswold Water Park Ideal for those novice triathletes wanting to move up to openwater swims or for the more experienced triathlete for an early season speed test.
Download entry from website: http://www.triferris.com
email: triferris@btinternet.com, Tel: 01793 853933

Thursday 13 May 2010 - Gypsy Horse Fair, Stow-on-the-Wold

The first of the bi-annual gypsy horse fairs at Stow-on-the-Wold.
Two fairs, on the nearest Thursdays to 12th May and 24th October. The fairs were chartered in 1476 by King Edward IV, are held in fields between Stow and Maugersbury. Gypsies arrive from the Monday onwards, and there are stalls of crafts with the sales on the Thursday after which everyone packs up and moves on. The May fair is the larger of the two. Contact Stow TIC +44(0)1451 831082.

About - Gypsy Horse Fair

10 May 2010 - 22 May 2010 - Chipping Campden 8th Annual Music Festival at St James Church
Chipping Campden is rightly described as 'a Jewel of the Cotswolds’. St. James’ church is the most glorious building in this ‘Jewel’ and the setting for our seventh annual Music Festival.
Chipping Campden Festival to include lunchtime and evening concerts
Contact: (01386) 849018
www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk/

12th May 2010 - Lecture entitled "Botticelli's Florence" organised by The Cotswold Decorative and Fine Arts Society at Bradwell Village Hall near Burford.

The Cotswold Decorative and Fine Arts Society (a member of NADFAS) is very pleased to announce its next lecture entitled "Botticelli's Florence".  The lecturer is Dr. Paula Nuttall and it will take place on Wednesday, 12th May 2010 at 2.00 pm. 

Botticelli (1445-1510) is one of the best-loved painters of the Florentine renaissance.  This lecture looks at such masterpieces as the Primavera, the Birth of Venus and the Mystic Nativity, setting them in their Florentine context, from the secular world of the Medici to the religious ideals of Savanarola.

Non-members are very welcome.  Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided from 1.15pm until 1.45pm.  Lectures are held in the Bradwell Village Hall.  Bradwell Village is two miles south of Burford on the A361 Lechlade Road. 

The June lecture will be on Wednesday, June 9th, at 2.00pm.  The subject is "An artist's view of 19th century rural Britain:  rural idyll or hard labour?  The lecturer is Felicity Herring.

Anyone interested in the Cotswold DFAS, should contact the Membership Secretary, Angela Chamberlain, on 01869 345332 or by email a264chamberlain@btinternet.com.

15th & 16th May - The Helicopter Museum at Weston Super Mare
World War II Event

For ‘Museums At Night’ 2010 The Helicopter Museum is going bigger and better by hosting an event that no aviation fan will be able to resist!

The theme for this year years event is ’The Battle of Britain’ to tie in with the 70th anniversary of the historic WWII conflict later this year. 

Throughout the weekend of the 15th and 16th May the hangars and display buildings of the World famous Museum will be brimming with flight simulators of various shapes and sizes demonstrating the controls and manoeuvrability of a myriad aircraft including helicopters, fighter jets and passenger airliners. Visitors will be able to test fly all these aircraft at no extra cost. The main attraction of the weekend will be the incredible head to head ‘Spitfire vs Messershmidt’ dogfight simulator. Visitors will be able to climb into a reconstructed cockpit of the two aircraft and engage in a simulated dogfight over a London skyline care of the very latest in flight sim technology.

If that wasn’t enough there will also be a WWII encampment on site, care of The Ack Ack Living History Group with authentic vehicles, tents, a shot down ME109 mock-up and a real Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun. The famous re-enactment group who featured in the Oscar Winning film ‘Atonement’ will be adding authenticity to the event with displays and demonstrations throughout the day.

Then as the evening of Saturday night arrives we go BACK TO THE BLITZ for Museums at Night 2010.
As air raid sirens sound and giant searchlights illuminate the exhibition hangar all the flight simulators will switch over and link up to recreate a gigantic air battle over the bombed ruins of London. Also look out for members of The Home Guard and shot down German pilots around the museum!

The Museum NAAFI Café will be serving mugs of tea, hot stew and authentic period home made cakes throughout the evening.

All proceeds from this event are shared between the three charities involved ( Dorset and Somerset, and Great Western Air Ambulances and The Helicopter Museum.)

For the latest up to date information please visit the events official website at www.fscweston.co.uk

15 May 2010 Burford, Oxfordshire 35th Annual Levellers Day
10am - 5pm
With speeches, debate, bands, stalls, music, a procession through Burford, the ceremony in the churchyard and much more!
Open-air event at Warwick Hall Garden, Burford.
www.levellers.org.uk
About - Levellers Day

Saturday 15th May 2010 - Irish Music & Dance at Lechlade Memorial Hall

My name is Clare Farrell and I’m the local Irish Dancing Teacher from Fairford.

I am organising and Evening of Irish Music and Dance on Saturday 15th May 2010 at Lechlade Memorial Hall, and I would like to advertise on your website.

It’s going to be a great evening of Irish Music and Dance, and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the Evening.

Music will be played by local Irish Folk band Corryvreckan, with 2 fantastic displays of Irish Dancing from the dancers of the Farrell School.

The evening will start at 7pm till late with a bar available all throughout the evening also, tickets cost £10 per adult with Children under 16 free of charge.

This really will be a great evening and you will be helping to support the dancers in there mission to raise enough funds to go to the European & World Championships in Berlin April 2011.

For more information and to purchase your tickets please contact Clare on 07795026521.

26 May 2010 - 6 June 2010 - Bath International Music Festival 2010

Preparations for Bath International Music Festival 2010 are well under way, so keep an eye out on their website for updates...
01225 463362
Website: www.bathmusicfest.org.uk

29, 30, 31 May 2010 - Cirencester Beer Festival

The Cirencester Beer Festival announces 2010 dates
The organisers of Cirencester Beer Festival are delighted to announce the dates of the 4th Festival.
Back by popular demand, the festival returns at the end of May, spanning the final bank holiday
weekend and will be held at The Royal Agricultural College. The Festival will take place over three
days; Saturday 29th May through to Monday 31st of May. On Monday 31st of May, the Royal
Agricultural College’s Food and Farming Day will also be taking place.
The festival will be hosting over 30 beers this year and has always attracted both real ale enthusiasts
as well as those looking for a fun day out. Graham Smith, of Rags, the committee organising the
Festival said; “As we have been overwhelmed by the response, in previous years, we will be offering
a wide selection of beers, music and entertainment, this combination has always worked extremely
well. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities, so we will be approaching local businesses to
discuss the options.”
For further information - www.cirencester-beerfestival.co.uk

29th, 30th & 31st May 2010 - Tortworth Vintage Rally, Tortworth Estate, Wickwar,  Gloucestershire

Gates open 10:00am Daily

Fair Organs, (including, all the way from Holland - Victory - the worlds largest touring concert organ), Steam Engines - Full size & Minature, Vintage Vehicles, Fairground, Auction (Sat only). Celestine Dog Agility Display Team,Trade Stalls & Refreshments, & more.

www.shakespearesrally.com

Monday 31 May 2010 - Cheese-Rolling at Coopers Hill
Competitors hurl themselves down the steep banks of Cooper's Hill, chasing the giant Cheese! Cooper's Hill, Near Brockworth. 12.00 (A46 Stroud-Brockworh Rd) www.cheese-rolling.co.uk.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE HEALTH & SAFETY

COMPANION DOG SHOW ON 31st MAY 2010
(HELD UNDER KENNEL CLUB REGULATIONS)

HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH PERSHORE CARNIVAL

IN AID OF
THE DOGS TRUST (EVESHAM)
AT
THE ABBEY GROUNDS, ABBEY ROAD, PERSHORE WR10 1JP

W: www.visitpershore.co.uk/localevents_detail.asp?eid=5661

Abbey Park, Pershore
This historic town comes alive as a festival of fun comes to Pershore,
with something for the whole family to enjoy. 10am - 5pm.
Contact: Ann Dobbins 01386 561561 E: townclerk@pershore-tc.gov.uk

June

2010

Wednesday 2nd June to Tuesday 15th June 2010. daily - Cotswold Art Club Spring Exhibition
Lower Slaughter Village Hall, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54

10 a.m - 5 p.m

Contact: (01242) 529008 (Robin Sealey)

Free Admission

“Wootton Bassett Arts Festival introduces NEW Art Section”
The Wootton Bassett Art Festival is planning to expand this year by adding a NEW Art Section to the classes already offered in Creative Writing, Music and Speech and Drama.

The Festival, which takes place in June, will now offer classes in Drawing / Painting, Photography and 3-D Artwork. All entries will be on display at the Civic Centre on Saturday 12th June with the general public encouraged to view the exhibition on that day and vote for their favourite entries. Winners for the three main class groups will be adjudicated by local artist and teacher Mr. Paul Deacon who will also select the overall winner to be awarded the Chairman’s Cup for Art at the Festival Concert on Monday 14th June.

New classes are also on offer in the Speech and Drama section including Public Speaking, Youth Debating, Business Presentations and Logical Grumbling! Asked about these new additions to the Syllabus Mrs. Sandra McDowell, head of Speech and Drama, said that participants at last year’s Festival had made specific requests for these new classes and that other adult speech and drama classes had been expanded for the same reason.

The Syllabus outlining all classes is available from our website - www.wbaf.co.uk.

The closing date for entries is 23rd April 2010. This date was chosen to provide entrants in Creative Writing and Art with a little extra time to complete their work over the Easter holidays.

Classes include: Jazz, Prose Reading, Piano, Poetry Writing, Business Presentations, Brass, Solo Mime, Short Story Writing, Folk Songs, Solo Acting, Journalism, Public Speaking, Choirs, Verse Speaking, Woodwind, Group Acting, Songs from Shows, Duologue Mime, Television News Reading, Sacred and Spiritual Songs, Duologue Acting, Strings, Shakespeare Acting, Ensemble, Bible Reading, Choral/Group Speaking, Youth Debating, Modern Pop Songs, Sonnet Writing, Duets and Logical Grumbling!

About the Wootton Bassett Arts Festival
The Wootton Bassett Arts Festival is a celebration of artistic talent in and around Wootton Bassett. Classes are offered in Art and Photography, Music, both instrumental and voice, Creative Writing and Speech and Drama. Professional adjudicators have been engaged to offer feedback to all competitors and present cups and plaques to the winners.

For more information about the Wootton Bassett Arts Festival contact:

Mrs Miranda Shirnia, Marketing Director, Tel: 01666 824410, Email: mshirnia@hotmail.com

11th June 2010 to 20th June 2010 - BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL

Exhibition of work by John Singer Sargent and the Broadway Group of Artists.

Walks, Talks, Lectures and Tours

Theatre and Music

Open Studios, Demonstrations and Exhibitions of Work by Local Artists

Gala Ball and Village Party

Flower Festival

Lanterns and Fireworks

June 8th, 9th & 10th 2010 - St Leonard’s Church, Bledington

Bledington Music Festival. All concerts at 7.30pm at St Leonard's Church, Bledington

01608 658669 - Email : enquiries@bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk
http://www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk/festival.html

9 to 13 June 2010 - Cheltenham Festival of Science
Town Hall and Everyman Theatre.
Box Office (01242) 227979, www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk.

Please see http://www.fairfordfestival.co.uk for more information.

From 11 June – 14 August 2010 the idyllic Peto garden of Iford Manor near Bath
is the setting for the Iford Festival.

There are three opera productions in the 2010 festival – Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Handel’s Serse and Verdi’s Rigoletto – featuring the very best of the young generation of classical musicians. There are also three free-flowing Jazz Promenades evenings, where Iford plays host to Clare Teal, Tim Kliphuis, The Red Stripe Band, The Kremlinaires, Eclipse - Spanish Spice, and La Timbala.  

For dates and details visit www.ifordarts.co.uk, or call 01225 868124. Box Office: The Theatre Royal, Bath: 01225 448844.

Saturday 12 June 2010 - Southrop Village Fête

Southrop Village Fête takes place on Saturday 12th June. There’ll be the regular array of stalls and attractions (splat the rat, coconut shy, tombola, hook the duck, children’s playground, teas and cakes, strawberries and ice creams, a hog roast, Pimms tent and the locally renowned duck race).
Southrop’s is a quintessential village fête and one of the most impressive in the area (it raised more than £10,000 pounds last year). It’s staged within the grounds of the Manor, in the heart of the village and is usually a great day out for the whole family. There’s also the chance to win some fabulous prizes in the Grand Prize Draw, which in previous years, have included an autographed football by David Beckham and one of 10 places on an RAF refueling flight over the North Sea.

All proceeds from the event go towards Southrop Village Hall and School, and St. Peter’s Church, so you’ll also be supporting three very worthy local causes.  The event takes place on 12th June at the Manor in Southrop.  Gates open at 1pm.  Admission is £1 for adults and 50p for children.
For further information please contact Trevor Mehtar (mobile: 07980 786 850 or email; Trevor@emo.uk.com).

Sunday 13 June 2010 - The Bowood Dog Show and Summer Fair

10am-5pm.  This event raises money for Macmillan Cancer and local Calne Charities. 

The 2010 show, held in the glorious grounds of beautiful Bowood House near Calne, offers more family fun than ever before. We have some fantastic new attractions including the Canine Corner where for the first time ever we will have an area of the showground dedicated entirely to dogs!
Further information - www.bowood-house.co.uk/dog_show.html

6th June 2010 18:00 ~ 19:00 - Guiting Power "Outdoor Songs of Praise" 

6pm in the Barrow Field, Guiting Power a joint village service, St Michael's Church with Guiting Baptist Chapel and the Cheltenham Silver Band. Everyone welcome including visitors to the area.  A lovely service in a true village setting.

6 June 2010 - Cotswold WOMEN ONLY Tri

750m-20km-5km or 400m-20km-2.5km or 200m-20km-2.5km Keynes Park, Cotswold Water Park Ideal for both first time and experienced triathletes.
Download entry from website: http://www.triferris.com
email: triferris@btinternet.com, Tel: 01793 853933

11th June to 27th June 2010 - Deddington Festival 2010

The Festival promises to be yet another splendid occasion for our community, with a wide variety of events and exhibitions on offer.

ART EXHIBITION / ART WORKSHOP / CARMINA BURANA / COMMUNITY CONCERT / CRAFT EXHIBITION / DEDDINGTON ROCKS / GUIDED WALKS / JAZZ / OPEN GARDENS / POETRY PLEASE / WILLOW WEAVING / WRITING COMPETITION.

We look forward to seeing you this summer. Visit our website for further information about all these events: www.deddingtonfestival.org.uk

For Festival enquiries contact the Festival Secretary:
T: 01869 338325, E: eileenandersonuk@yahoo.co.uk

12 to 13 June 2010 -  Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens

Over 20 gardens will be open from 1.00 to 6.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the event remains at just £4.00 per person, with children free, and Saturday tickets are also valid on Sunday. Free use of the special bus service throughout the village is included, allowing you time to see all of the gardens at your leisure. There’s also ample free parking for cars and coaches.

To find out more, including photos of previous events, please visit our website at: www.ashtonopengardens.co.uk.

Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens 2010

THE GREAT TEW ESTATE HORSE TRIALS

12th to 13th June 2010

Two days of exciting equestrian competition for the family to enjoy

• Wide variety of tradestands
  
• Childrens entertainment    ·  Bouncy Castle

·  Owl Display
·  Quad Bike Rides

• Hook Norton Brewery Bar and Dray
  
• A varied selection of refreshments and food for everyone  

Signposted from the A361 and A44
Admission: £4 per person

Further enquiries to The Estate Office on: 01608-683636
or 07776-266622

Kempsford & Dunfield
Open gardens 2010
Sunday 13 June 2 - 5 pm

Teas, cakes, refreshments & plants for sale
Raffle - win tickets to the RHS Malvern Autumn show.  Parking & tickets for sale at
Kempsford school hall. Parking also at Langet House, Dunfield.
  Entry to all participating gardens - £5, children free
All proceeds to Kempsford village hall
Enquiries - Tel 01285 810474
www.kempsford.net

17, 19, 22, 25, 26 June 2010 - The Longborough Festival Opera
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
sung in Italian with English surtitles
This great tragic-comic opera, full of drama and action as well as the most tender and beautiful music has long been a favourite with audiences, not least because of the compelling figure of Giovanni himself.

 This is the second part of Longborough’s Mozart/Da Ponte project which began last season with Figaro and will include several members of last year’s young cast.

A new production by Longborough Festival Opera
Conductor Gianluca Marciano Director Jenny Miller Lighting Wayne Dowdeswell

 Longborough near Moreton-in- Marsh Contact: (01451) 830292
www.longboroughopera.com/

18 June to 3 July 2010 - Shipston-on-Stour Proms

CHAS and HIS BAND
The Rock, Rabbit and Roll Tour
with all the Chas ‘n’ Dave hits

18 June 2010 - 20 June 2010 - Malvern Three Counties Show
The Three Counties Showground , Malvern, Worcestershire. Long regarded as the region’s rural showcase, and still its biggest annual event, the Three Counties Show is a celebration of British food and farming at its very best.

Boasting the real cream of Britain’s pedigree livestock, including rare breeds, it also features a crop of farming displays, together with tasty regional produce, rural crafts, country pursuits, quality shopping and action-packed entertainment.

Website : www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties/index.html

18 to 20 June 2010

16 to 17 June 2010 - Open Gardens at Chipping Campden

More than 20 gardens will be open this year. Tickets are available from outside the town hall from 12pm each day. All proceeds will go to Action Medical Research.

19 June 2010 - Cotswold Way Walk Challenge

Come on, put your best foot forward and help support St John Ambulance in Gloucestershire!

On the 19th June 2010 St John Ambulance Gloucestershire are holding a sponsored walk along the Cotswold Way from Cleeve Hill to Painswick. Four different distances of walk from 2 miles to 24 miles provide an opportunity for families, seasoned walkers and challenge enthusiasts out there to stretch their legs and help raise money for a vital local charity. St John Ambulance receives no government funding; we rely on events like these to help continue our work that is so integral to Gloucestershire’s communities. So let’s all put our best feet forward and join the SJA Cotswold Way Challenge 2010. To register or for more information please contact Chloe Moorhead on 01452 858220 or cotswoldway-challenge-2010@glos.sja.org.uk.

Sunday 20th June 2010 - Cheltenham Circular Challenge Walk

The walk takes place in lovely summertime and is a series of four fun and healthy fundraising walks or runs high over the escarpment above Cheltenham and around the valleys and villages back to the start point at the Racecourse.  Walkers can choose one of four very different walks; or for those who wish to take on the full challenge, the combination of all four make a beautiful and challenging circular walk or run of full the 26 mile marathon length.  The complete circular walk is an accredited marathon. Choose your own charity or pass the sponsorships to the Rotary Club for your community.

Last year we had almost 1000 walkers on the day and between them they raised some £40,000 to be distributed around 50 or so different charities and good causes chosen by the walkers themselves. 

Contact information is 01242 269479; www.cheltenhamcircularchallenge.org.uk or email at register@cheltenhamcircularchallenge.org.uk

A Taste of Summer

The Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 18th – 20th June 2010 is a gastronomic delight, with over 150 exhibitors, the scope of local & regional products on show ensures there is something for everyone. You’ll find an astonishing variety of victuals from oatcakes to aphrodisiac Quince, the widest range of baked goods, meats, fish, cheeses, jams, chutneys and much more on offer; this is the regional food event not to be missed. The Moet & Chandon Champagne Garden, an exclusive corner of Montpellier Gardens, Hotel on the Park invites you to enjoy the finest perfectly chilled glass of champagne or why not sample the full decadent experience and share a bottle of Champagne on ice, with friends.

Antonio Carluccio, the much loved and respected Italian cookery writer cooks up a storm of genuine regional Italian food that will inspire your taste-buds, this is an experience not to be missed.

Michelin Star chef Martin Blunos will be joined by leading local chefs in showcasing local and regional produce in the Kitchen. Join the experts in the Wine Theatre to take part in informal tutored tasting’s, a chance to develop a greater appreciation about wine from the old world to the new world. Don’t forget the inspiring breweries showcasing a wide range of Real Ale from the region with fine ale from North Cotswold Brewery, Cotswold Spring Brewer with true Cider from Gaymer Cider, Gwatkins Cider, Orchards Cider to name just a few. Join friends and family and relax in the Gaymer Cider Garden and enjoy the best of the region, raising a glass to summer while listening to the music and watching the street theatre. Be thirsty, very thirsty....

► Held Annually in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1SD
► Daily admission is £6 on the gate, Accompanied Children under 15 free.
► Pre-book tickets:     Friday £3     Saturday & Sunday £4
► Open Times: ● Friday 12noon to 7pm, ● Saturday 10.00am to 7pm and ● Sunday 10am to 5pm
► Ticket Box office: Cheltenham Town Hall 0844 576 2210
► www.garden-events.com/chelt_index.html

19 & 20 June 2010 - Kemble Air Day

This year will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Among the display aircraft confirmed so far for this year’s event are the Red Arrows, Team Viper, the Yakovlevs display team, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the amazing Swift Glider Aerobatic Team. See the Display Aircraft pages for full details

As well as the excitement that will fill the Gloucestershire skies there is non-stop entertainment on the ground with exhibits, trade stands, food stalls, children's entertainment an much, much more which makes the Cotswold Air show a great day out for all the family and the Cotswold favourite Air Show.

Website: www.kembleairday.com

18th / 19th / 20th June 2010 - Lister Tyndale Steam Rally at Berkeley Castle

This rally was first started in 1991 at Nibley House Farm  in North Nibley, Near Dursley, Gloucestershire to raise some money for the village church by a small group of friends. Over the years the show has had some minor changes to try to use all the available space as it became very popular & had outgrown the site. 

The show very quickly became one of the United Kingdoms  premier steam rallies with around one thousand exhibits each year & an attendance average of fourteen thousand people.

BERKELEY CASTLE SHOWGROUND on the outskirts of the market town of Berkeley,Gloucestershire. www.lister-tyndale-steam-rally.co.uk/

24th to 27th June 2010, Summer Music Festival

Takes place amidst the splendour of the Cotwolds in the villages of Dean and Chadlington which lie 18 miles northwest of Oxford, near Chipping Norton.
A host of international artists present a range of classical music and children's events coupled with afternoon teas and open gardens making a visit to the festival a true taste of the Cotswolds.
For further information visit - www.chadlingtonfestival.co.uk/

26th June 2010 - Burford Primary School traditional Summer Fete

Sunday 27th June 2010 - Elkstone Village Open Gardens Day

From 2:00pm : Amble through a selection of beautiful private gardens in this unique Cotswold village setting, soak up the atmosphere in the Norman Church and visit the bell tower, browse for treasures among the various stalls, stop for a cream tea and be enchanted by the musical entertainment - and enjoy a tractor ride through farmland with sensational views.

Adults £3.50, Children free, Parking included
Visit www.elkstonevillage.co.uk for more details

25th, 26th, 27th June 2010 - 25th Upton upon Severn Jazz Festival

Jazz Festival Office
18 Riverside Close
Upton Upon Severn
Worcestershire
WR8 0JN
Tel & Fax: 01684 593254
Website: www.uptonjazz.co.uk

July

2010

11 June to 14 August 2010 - Iford Arts Annual Opera and Jazz Festival

An annual Opera and Jazz Festival in the Italianate Peto gardens of Iford Manor, near Bath. Last year you kindly agreed to distribute our leaflets, and I’m writing to enquire whether you would be willing to do so again this year?  We have two small A 6 leaflets - one for opera and one for jazz proms -  how many would you like me to send to you of each?

Claire McNulty, Iford Arts, Iford, BA15 2BA, 01225 868124, www.ifordarts.co.uk

2 July 2010  to 17 July 2010
Cheltenham International Festival of Music & Fringe
Town Hall and other venues
Box Office (01242) 227979.

Website: www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk

8th, 9th & 10th July 2010 - The South Cotswolds Beer Festival
100% Charity Fundraising Event organised by Yate & District Rotary Club. Held at the Rugby Ground, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol.

W: www.yaterotary.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/beer2010/Beer2010/main.html

9th, 10th & 11th July 2010 - Royal Festival of the Horse

• World Class Dressage
• International Show Jumping
• Express Eventing
• Pat Parelli
• Top Showing Classes

A spectacular mix of equine competition, display and entertainment featuring the world's top riders and personalities will keep the whole family enthralled.

You can watch the prestigious Royal Show showing classes including HOYS qualifiers.

The festival will offer extensive shopping and celebrate the best of British food, which will be available to buy. A range of trade stand options are available to suit your company, products and budget.

Website: www.festivalofthehorse.co.uk

3 / 4 July 2010 - The Cotswold Show and Country Fair
Full two-day programme, Arena events, Country Pursuits, Rural Crafts, Food Village,Tradestands Cirencester Park, Cirencester

Contact: (01285) 652007.
Website - www.cotswoldshow.co.uk

10th July 2010 - 11th July 2010 - Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Venue - On the fields behind the Tewkesbury Borough Council offices, Gloucester Road (part of the site of the original battle of Tewkesbury in 1471)

Already hailed as Europe's biggest and most spectacular medieval event, Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is planning to make its 26th anniversary bigger and better than ever. The Battle of Tewkesbury in the War of the Roses 1471.

There will be the usual battle featuring around 2000 knights, archers and men at arms, a colourful and authentic living history camp with families living in complete medieval style for the whole weekend, and a fascinating market selling everything from medieval pots and authentic costumes to toys and individual jewellery.

But this year plans are also in hand for a joust with knights on horseback meeting in combat, a huge street procession, entertainment both on the fair site and throughout the town and much, much more.

The festival will take place on fields behind the Tewkesbury Borough Council offices in Gloucester Road, part of the site of the original battle of Tewkesbury of 1471.

Ample parking is available, for a small charge. The site will be well marked from the town centre and from junction 9 of the M5.
Website: www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org

17th July 2010 The Battle Proms Concerts 2009 at Blenheim Palace
A classical music spectacular with cannons, cavalry, spitfire air display and fireworks!!
As well as performing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, the Battle Proms is the only concert that stages Beethoven's 'Battle Symphony' (Wellington's Victory). Beethoven scored this piece for 193 cannons! We rise to this challenge by following his original score with the full complement of cannons ~ a unique and magnificent spectacle.
Website: www.battleproms.com

20th to 24th July, 2010 - "THE COTSWOLD ARCADIANS

Will stage, in their 20th Anniversary year, Cymbeline, King of Britain, one of Shakespeare's late 'romances'. In the gardens of Hatherop Castle, just 6 miles from Cirencester and 3 miles north of Fairford, this open-air production will take place on , commencing at 7.30 pm. Audiences may picnic on the lawns from 6 pm.

Set in 1st century Britain, around the time of the founding of the Roman fort of Corinium, and a short time before the building of Chedworth Roman Villa, this action-packed drama takes place against the backdrop of a Britain resentful of the influence of Imperial Rome.

Tickets will be available from 1st May, 2010 from boxoffice@arcadians.org or tel: 01285 898019.

23rd July 2010 - 25th July 2010 - 30th Warwick Folk Festival

If you've not been for years, come and see what's changed. If you've never been to Warwick Folk Festival, come and see what you're missing!
Singers and musicians, street entertainers and Morris dancers - it seems that anybody and everybody who enjoys folk music heads for Warwick in July each year.

Since its humble beginnings in 1979, the annual Warwick Folk Festival has developed into one of the most highly regarded folk events on the national and international scene, attracting fans from all over Britain and as far afield as the USA and Australia.
www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

23rd - 25th July 2010

Steam Engines, Displays,  Collections, Farm Tractors, Fair Organs, Fairground,  Military Vehicles, Vintage & Classic Cars,Period Caravans, Motorbikes, Commercial Vehicles, Auto jumble.

August

2010

From 11 June – 14 August 2010 the idyllic Peto garden of Iford Manor near Bath
is the setting for the Iford Festival.

There are three opera productions in the 2010 festival – Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Handel’s Serse and Verdi’s Rigoletto – featuring the very best of the young generation of classical musicians. There are also three free-flowing Jazz Promenades evenings, where Iford plays host to Clare Teal, Tim Kliphuis, The Red Stripe Band, The Kremlinaires, Eclipse - Spanish Spice, and La Timbala.  

For dates and details visit www.ifordarts.co.uk, or call 01225 868124. Box Office: The Theatre Royal, Bath: 01225 448844.

7th & 8th August 2010 - The Midlands History Festival at the Stratford Armouries

Over the weekend hundreds and hundreds of re-enactors will be gathering at the Stratford Armouries a few miles North of Stratford-upon-Avon to stage a seriously spectacular show ranging from Ancient Greeks to World War One.

So far 44 societies and groups have signed up for what must be one of the largest historical shows in the country, along with 70 historic traders and crafts. Add in the leading real beer tent run by the famous Trollsbottom Bars, complete with medieval wenches, quality caterers, and a rolling programme of displays, demonstrations, drills, skirmishes, and a daily Medieval Battle and you have a fantastic family day out.

Full details can be found at www.mid-fest.co.uk or call free phone 0800 310 1700

Show opens at 11am each day, admission is £10 for adults, £5 for under 16 and under 5 is free. For your satnav the postcode is CV37 0JA

David Smith & Laurie Wignall Organisers, The Midlands History Festival

Sunday 8th August 2010 - Wyck Rissington Village Summer Fete

Village fete in Wyck Rissington on Sunday August the 8th from 12 - 5pm.  It is on the green and there will be lots going on, BBQ and Bar, Fun Dog Show, Crafts, Vintage Cars, Live Music, Childrens Section and much more. 

Contact: Veronica Woodford, E: iwoodford@wyckriss.freeserve.co.uk

13th, 14th & 15th August 2010 - Stratford upon Avon Vintage Steam Rally

Gates Open 10:00 a.m. Daily

Stratford Armouries, Gospel Oak Lane, Pathlow,
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0JA

Contact Keith Shakespeare - 01527 575 003 Website www.shakespearesrally.com

12th August 2010 - 15th August 2010 - Mitsubishi Motors Hartpury Horse Trials

The collaboration between Hartpury and Mitsubishi Motors UK has grown from strength to strength. In just five years the Gloucestershire-based horse trials (previously known as the Hartpury Three Day Event) has developed into one of the highlights of the equestrian calendar, with sporting action ranging across one, two and three star levels. Last year saw the inaugural three star competition which was supported by many of the world’s leading competitors. The 10,000 strong crowd witnessed top eventing stars in action, including World and European Champion Zara Phillips, Andrew Hoy, Mary King, Matt Ryan and Andrew Nicholson. Website: www.hartpury.ac.uk

WESTCOTE COUNTRY FETE

Note the date for a day of country fun and frolic!

Saturday 21st August 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Coconut Shy ~ Hoop-La ~ Tombola ~ Skittles ~ Fishing Game ~ Welly Wanging

Traditional Children’s Sports

PLANT SALE, CAKES & PRODUCE

Bric-a-Brac ~ Book Stall ~ Raffle

Teas ~ Pig Roast ~ Licensed Bar and much, much more!

GRAND FINALE: The Battle on Tattle Inter Village Tug of War at 5.00 pm

10a.m - 5 p.m daily

Contact:  (01242) 529008 (Robin Sealey)

Free Admission

Local artists from the Cotswold Art Club put on their summer exhibition over a two week period.  This event is popular with locals and tourists alike, and features over 20 artists from the area.  The contemporary work include oils, watercolours, acrylics and pastels.

23rd August 2010 - 30th August 2010 - Festival of the Tree at Westonbirt
A week of exciting events and activities that celebrates the wonderful world of trees and their uses. Giant Tree Sculpture event ‘Sculptree’ throughout the week. From Friday 27th to Monday 30th a craft event ‘Exhibitree’ (over 150 exhibitors) with demonstrations and lots of hand crafted artisan products to buy including jewellery, bonsai trees, furniture and food. Lots of exciting things for children too, including wand making, crafts and the William Woodworm trail.
Sculptree - Mon 23 – Mon 30 August
Family Tree - Mon 23 – Mon 30 August
Exhibitree – Fri 27 - Mon 30 August
Admission: 23-26 August: Adult £8, Concession £7, Child £3; 27-30 August: Adult £10, Concession £9, Child £4
Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, nr Tetbury (01666) 880220
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

23rd - 30th
August 2010

28 August 2010 - Cotswold Vintage Fair - Toddington

"The first ever event of its kind in the North Cotswolds, showcasing the finest vintage and handmade goodies the region has to offer! Free entry. Sample our homemade cakes and teas.

All set in the heart of this beautiful area at Toddington Village Hall (close to Broadway, Winchcombe, Cheltenham and Stow-on-the-Wold) on 28 August, 10am - 4pm."

For further info contact - Tonia Collett
W:  www.cotswoldvintagefair.com

Fantastic Music Festival at Upton-upon-Severn for all including families and kids

28th & 29th August 2010

See website for full information - www.uptonfestival.co.uk

Sunday 29th August 2010 - Winchcombe Fun Runs

10.30 am Run Winchcombe
Winchcombe 10k Hill Climb, Sudeley 5k Fun
Run and Kids 1k. Starting and finishing in the beautiful
grounds of Sudeley Castle.

Routes are mainly off
road. The 10k climbs 650 ft to Belas Knap
(runners must be at least 15 years old). 5k route
suitable for all abilities. Kids 1k open to children
under 10.

Entry forms available from Stroud& Swindon Building Society, The Phoenix Bookshop, Keelings Newsagents & Winchcombe Library. For further information call Ellen Kenny on 01242 604895
or runwinchcombe@googlemail.com.

Bredon Vintage & Classic Car Rally

Bredon Cricket Club
Westmancote   Bredon   Tewkesbury   GL20 7EU

Noon - 5pm Bank Holiday Monday 31st August  2009

**     Bar       ***       Ice Creams       ***      BBQ      ***    Amusements      **

Entry £3 per Adult       Children Free

www.bredoncarrally.org.uk     For all enquiries please contact Rob Davies 01386 725477   

Monday 31 August 2009 - The Shakespeare Hospice Food/Craft Fayres 

The Fayre is being held in the Town Hall, High Street, CHIPPING CAMPDEN, on Bank Holiday.

Pam Hudson,  Volunteer, The Shakespeare Hospice, 01789 416950
www.theshakespearehospice.org.uk

The Shakespeare Hospice - for everyone touched by a life limiting illness: the highest standards of care, provided locally.

30 August 2010 - Bourton Football in the River

Take your places on the Windrush banks, when the Bourton-on-the-Water Football in the River 2010 kicks off once again on bank holiday Monday.

A fete will be held from 11am, with the football match kicking-off at 4pm.

August Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August 2010 - Winchcombe Country Show Winchcombe School, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Nr Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5LB Gates open 12 noon

An afternoon of fun and activities at Winchcombe Country Show, celebrating its 61st year in 2010.  In addition to a traditional Flower Show in the marquee which includes flower, vegetable, fruit, cookery, handicraft and junior competitions there are activities to suit all tastes during the day. Attractions this year include terrier racing, a magician, a parade of vintage tractors, street entertainers, morris dancers, childrens corner, delicious home made refreshments and lots lots more.  

There are also other activities during the weekend including a disco on Saturday night and a fun run on Sunday.

Please contact the secretary, Sarah Day, tel 01242 602395 for further information and/or a Flower Show schedule. W: www.winchcombe.co.uk/countryshow

September

2010

4th SEPTEMBER 2010 - Moreton-in-Marsh Agricultural and Horse Show

The Moreton-in-Marsh Show is a traditional one day Agricultural and Horse Show and the leading agricultural event in the County. It is held in the extreme north of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds on the first Saturday in September each year.

Competitions are held for horses, ponies, cattle [including the National Show of Poll Hereford cattle], sheep [including the National Show of Cotswold Sheep], goats, poultry, dogs, homecrafts, flowers, vegetables and even scarecrows.   Around 250 tradestands provide everything from a tractor to a toy and a wide selection of food and drink - both to eat at once and to take home.

Telephone:  08708 777409
Website:  www.moretonshow.co.uk

11th September 2010 - Newent Onion Fayre

The Newent Onion Fayre is back once again, complete with the opportunity to witness the world-famous onion eating competition with your very own teary eyes, in 2009.

More Information: Onion Fayre

12th September 2010 - Chippenham Half Marathon

So many people told us how much they enjoyed the Chippenham Half Marathon in 2008 and wanted us to do it again that Chippenham Harriers are going to give it another go on....

Sunday 12th September 2010 at 9.30am
at Chippenham Sports Club

www.chippenhamhalfmarathon.co.uk
Start Time: 09:30, Cost: £15 affiliated, £17 unaffiliated

Sunday 12th September 2010 - Pig Face Day at Avening

Hello......Avening wants to tell you that the Pig Face Day and Queen Matilda's Feast is being celebrated in full costume, with hog roast, jesters and band and starts in the church at 6pm. The celebrations will finish about 10pm.

Pig Face Day  held on Holy Cross Day in September in Avening.  
Starting at 6pm with the Traditional Candlelit service with the presentation of a Boar's Head by Queen Matilda.  Everyone is invited in Medieval dress to commemorate the one and only commissioning of a Church by a Queen of England. The service is followed by a torchlight procession to the Feast where there are to be Jesters, Jugglers and fire eaters.

All enquiries (we can help with costumes) to Click Mitchell at clickmitchell@aol.com or tel. 01453 836390.

17th to 19th September 2010 - Discover Creative Campden Weekend

Creative Campden presents a rich diversity of creative talent for you to visit and enjoy. Artists, writers, jewellers, photographers and musicians are amongst the many to whom Chipping Campden is home.

For more information see - www.creativecampden.co.uk

17th to Saturday 25th September 2010 - Jane Austen Festival Bath

Throughout Bath events are organised by the Jane Austen Festival team under the guidance of Jackie Herring the Festival Director. Entrance to each event is by ticket and those go on sale at the Bath Festivals Box Office a few months before the start. Becoming a Friend of the Jane Austen Festival ensures you get first choice of tickets, essential for those events with limited numbers.

The most spectacular day each year is the first Saturday, when the festival officially ‘opens’ with the Regency Costumed Promenade through the streets of Bath. Promenaders from all over the world dress in 18th Century attire led by our Town Crier and accompanied by soldiers and sailors adding extra colour to the proceedings.

Website: www.janeausten.co.uk

17/18/19 September 2010 - Hanbury Steam Rally
Little Intall Fields, Stoke Pound, Nr Bromsgrove

Steam Engines, Fair Organs, Vintage & Commercial Vehicles, Arena Events, Trade Stalls & Refreshments, Auction (Fri only), Vintage Motor Cycles, Collections & Displays, plus much more.

Gate sopen 10:00am daily

http://www.shakespearesrally.com/Hanbury.htm
For more information contact 01527 575003 / 07808 173400

19th September 2010 - Clypping Ceremony,
St Mary's Church, Painswick. This is held on Feast Sunday, the Sunday after Feast of Nativity of St Mary. The church is 'clypped' or embraced by parishioners while the 'Clypping Hymn' is sung.

This ceremony is said to symbolise the parishioners' love of their church. This Feast Day was once notorious in Painswick for riotous behaviour and for 'Puppy-dog pies' said to have been baked by a publican desperate for meat to feed the visiting crowds. This is still celebrated by baking china dogs into pies and cakes sold on the day.

Further details - Clypping Ceremony

26 September 2010 - CHIPPYJAZZ  

Now in its 13th year, ChippyJazz provides a unique opportunity to enjoy classic 20s and 30s jazz.

• Free jazz gigs at venues around the town from noon until 11.00pm.
• Youth Jazz Bands playing in the Chipping Norton Theatre 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
• Evening concert on the Chipping Norton Theatre with Terry Lightfoot supported by Martin Litton and his Rhythm Aces. Superb classic jazz with the legendary Terry Lightfoot and Martin Litton , Enrico Tomasso , 'Spats' Langham, Debbie Arthurs and Malcoln Sked.

October

2010

30 September 2010 to 3rd October 2010 - Tetbury Musical Festival
The sixth Tetbury Festival is now over, and what wonderful memories it has left. Not only did we listen to outstanding concerts in St Mary's, but we also enjoyed meeting friends old and new.

The draft and definite programme will be available as soon as possible Website: www.tetburymusicfestival.org.uk

6th October 2010 to 10th October 2010 Horse of the Year Show at the NEC

The UK's biggest indoor equestrian event, Horse of the Year Show.
Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), which takes place at The NEC from8 -12 October, hosts the finals of the most highly regarded national showing and show jumping championships and celebrates the end of the competitive season in true style with five days action packed with all things equestrian. From stunning displays to tense competition to endless shopping HOYS is a spectacular not to missed.

Website: www.hoys.co.uk

2 October 2010 to 9 October 2010 - Stratfod-Upon-Avon Music Festival

Look forward to contemporary dance, brass bands, song recitals and family concerts plus the now-famous lunchtime series in the beautiful setting of Stratford's Town Hall.

Keep checking the website for news and updates.
Website: www.stratfordmusicfestival.com

With its signature blend of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names the Festival has come a long way since its 9 events in 1949 – now attracting over 100,000 visitors to hundreds of events every year. At its heart the festival still rejoices in the joy of books, the thrill of debate and the unique interaction between writer and reader.

Box Office 0844 576 7979 - www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature

Thursday 21 October 2010 - This year's second Gypsy Horse Fair at Stow-on-the-Wold.

The gypsy horse fair attracts hundreds of sightseers to Stow twice a year. Gipsies gather from all corners of England for a meet and greet and hundreds of horses are paraded and sold, all in one day. It's quite a site! So how did it all begin and why Stow-on-the-Wold. As you might expect, when dealing with a Cotswold tradition, you have to go back a very long way.

More information: www.cotswolds.info/blogs/gypsy-horse-fair.shtml

November

2010

TBA November 2010 - The Open, Cheltenham

The Open at Cheltenham Racecourse, is three days of the best that racing has to offer and is the biggest and most important meeting of the first half of the Jumps season anywhere in the country. It provides thrilling competition between many of the best Jump horses in Europe, large and enthusiastic crowds creating a special atmosphere.

Website: www.cheltenham.co.uk

Friday 26th November 2010 - Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping

5.30 - 8.30 pm
A host of festivities for all the family including carol singers, swing band, horse & carriage rides, street entertainers, pig roast, mulled wine, roast chestnuts and much, much more!

December

2010

Friday 3rd December 2010 - Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping

5.30 - 8.30 pm
A host of festivities for all the family including carol singers, swing band, horse & carriage rides, street entertainers, pig roast, mulled wine, roast chestnuts and much, much more!

TBA December 2010 to TBA December 2010 - The Boylesports International, Cheltenham

A wonderful two days of the highest class action at Cheltenham Racecourse, As always at Cheltenham, there are many emerging and established equine stars on display and indeed, in 2007, four horses ran at this meeting before going on to glory at The Festival in March. Saturday's card features the boylesports.com International, one of the most valuable hurdle races of the entire season in Britain or Ireland and the ultra competitive boylesports Gold Cup, a superb race in its own right and one of the series of 2 mile 5 furlong handicap chases that never fail to illuminate the season at Cheltenham.

Website: www.cheltenham.co.uk

Calendar of Cotswold Events - 2010