The Living Memory Historical Association
The Living Memory Historical Association has been running a Summer Exhibition for the past 18 years in the Air Raid Shelter of the former Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester. The exhibition illustrates life in the Cotswolds during the Second World War and is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm every Saturday between 5th May and 6th October. Admission is free and arrangements can be made for school and group visits outside Norman opening hours.
March Events In The Cirencester Area
EXHIBITIONS
Until 2 March
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION
Fresh from launch at Natural History Museum
10:00-17:00 Tue-Sun & BH, Nature In Art,Twigworth,Gloucester
1-2 March
AFFORDABLE ART EXHIBITION
10:00-17:00 St Edward’s Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold
1-15 March
THE DOBUNNI PAINTERS
An exhibition of original paintings includes landscapes from celebrated group
of four professional West Country painters www.thewonderwallgallery.com
Tues-Sat 10:00-17:00, The Wonderwall Gallery, 7 Gosditch St.,Cirencester(01285)650555
1 March - 30 May
CITY BREAKS
An exhibition of photographs by Mick Maslen includes pictures taken in Berlin, Havana
Florence, Rome, Istanbul, Marrakech, London & New York (inc in museum adm or £1 exhib entry)
10:00-17:00(Mon-Sat), 14:00 -17:00(Sun) Corinium Museum, Cirencester (01285) 655611
7 March – 25 April
SKIN ON SKIN – HELEN BURROWS
Superb photographs produced from a two-day collaboration with four classically trained dancers
9.30am-5.30pm(Mon-Sat),10am-4pm(Sun), Theatre Space, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
8 March – 19 April
SETTING OUT – NEW GRADUATES IN CERAMICS
Exhibition in collaboration with Craft Potters Assoc shows best of young ceramicists of 2007
9.30am-5.30pm(Mon-Sat),10am-4pm(Sun), The Gallery, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
11March-13 April
AFRICAN SKETCHBOOK: BY Simon Combes
10:00-17:00 Tue-Sun & BH, Nature In Art,Twigworth,Gloucester
20 March – 19 April
SIR PETER BLAKE
A diverse & rich body of work – pioneering images of popular culture which reflect the
inspiration source behind the ‘Godfather of British Pop Art’
Tues-Sat 10:00-17:00, Wetpaint Gallery, 14 London Rd., Cirencester
www.wetpaintgallery.co.uk (01285) 644990
21-24 March
CHIPPING CAMPDEN ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION
10:00-17:00 Town Hall, Chipping Campden
22 March - 25 April
SPRING EXHIBITION
Exciting collection of original paintings,glass & ceramics from various artists
Tues-Sat 10:00-17:00, The Wonderwall Gallery, 7 Gosditch St.,Cirencester
www.thewonderwallgallery.com (01285)650555
23 March-6 April
FOSSEWAY ARTISTS SPRING EXHIBITION
Annual exhibition of over 200 pieces of work - paintings & sculpture
10:00-17:00 (15.45 6Apr), Compton Cassey Gallery, Nr Withington
www.fossewayartists.co.uk (01793)766548 - free admission
MARKET DAYS IN THE COTSWOLDS
Cirencester Charter Market – Mondays & Fridays 8.30-3pm
Moreton-in-marsh – Tuesdays 8am-2pm
Tetbury – Wednesdays 9am-2pm
Fairford – Wednesdays 9am-2pm
See inside for listings of Antique, Craft, Farmers and
Country (formerly WI) Markets
CHURCH TOURS
Church of St John Baptist, Cirencester
Guided tours usually available weekly. For times see notices in Visitor Information
Centre or Church Porch Noticeboard. To book group tours: (01285) 659317/657938
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Northleach
Guided tours available – advance booking essential
(01451)861586 – please leave message office only manned Fri am
COACH EXCURSIONS
Alexcars & Marchants Coaches
Full & Part Day Trips – Places of Interest – Sightseeing –
Tours –Shopping – Theatre
BOOK AT CIRENCESTER VISITOR INFO CENTRE (01285)654180
RALLY EXPERIENCES
Full Day – Half Day – Junior – White Knuckle Passenger Ride
GwynneSpeed Rallying at Down Ampney
For info & bookings contact
Cirencester Visitor Information Centre (01285)654180
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
AT CIRENCESTER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
FOR 2008
WESTONBIRT CONCERTS
BOOK NOW FOR
JUST ANNOUNCED - “CROWDED HOUSE”
STATUS QUO
KATHERINE JENKINS
With The National Symphony Orchestra
JOOLS HOLLAND
& Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
with guests Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall
For further information tel Cirencester VIC:(01285)654180
THEATRE TOKENS
National Theatre Tokens – An ideal gift!
For use at over 250 theatres nationwide including
regional and most London Theatres are now available from:
Cirencester Visitor Information Centre
in The Corn Hall Further info tel: 01285 654180
Stow-on-the-Wold Visitor Info Centre tel: 01451 831082
Bourton-on-the-Water Information Centre tel:01451 820211
EASTER ROCK IN CIRENCESTER
ROCK WITH “THE MAN BAND”
Supported by The Jay Tamkin Band
& Shadow of Acolyte
7.30pm – 1am, 22nd March
BINGHAM HALL, CIRENCESTER
Sponsored by Nick Edwards
Tickets £10 from Ciren Visitor Info Centre (01285)654180
& on night
7.30pm-1am, Bingham Hall, Cirencester
www.manband-archive.com
MJ-UK Music and Arts
Summer Project
TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S
JESUS Christ
SUPERSTAR
Auditions
29th and 30th March at Bingham Hall, Cirencester
If you want the chance to play a lead role in a musical or join
the ensemble to work with a professional production team,
improve your confidence, movement, acting and dancing
skills this is the summer course for you.
Contact Michelle on 07915614964 or e-mail mich4williams@hotmail.com
for more information and an application form
Performances
August 7th, 8th at 7.30pm, 9th at 2pm & 7.30pm
Bingham Hall, King St., Cirencester
Tickets from
Cirencester Tourist Information, Corn Hall, Cirencester
(01285)654180
29Feb- 96th CHIPPING NORTON MUSIC FESTIVAL:
15Mch Concerts include The Charleston Chasers – Phoenix Recorder Orchestra – Childrens’
Concerts – Orichalcum World of Brass – Festival Concert –also Exhibition Yellow Hat Tribe
Various locations in Chipping Norton area www.cnmf.org.uk (01608)641033
1 BARRY CRYER: “Still Alive” with Colin Sell at piano – tickets £15/£13 con
7.30pm, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College boxoffice@cirencester.ac.uk(01285) 654228
1 THE CRAFTSMANS MARKET: 10am-4.30pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01452)424605
1 Rodmarton Round: 10 mile walk – Rodmarton,Tarlton,Coates, Tunnel House, Hazleton
- little known ways & villages taking in Severn Thames Canal – bring a picnic - moderate
10am, Rodmarton nr church (park considerately) pub stop for drink (01451)862000
1 Creative 3D Knitting & Crochet: Day course - £36 inc materials or bring own
10am-4pm, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
1 DIDMARTON POINT-TO-POINT: (Beaufort Hunt) 1st race 12.30pm
1 “BAD BOYS”: Campden Legion Club,Chipping Campden For info: (01386)840767
1 SCUTTLEBROOK PARTY: A party to choose Scuttlebrook Wake Queen and her four
attendants for 2008 – entertainment provided Boots Disco – adm 50p/ch 20p inc refreshment
6.30pm, The Town Hall, Chipping Campden
1 ‘TALES OF LUST & CHOCOLATE’: Chloe from Midnight Storytellers relates
stories of forbidden desire, spicy romance and greed! Tickets £10 inc two-course supper
7.30pm, Lechlade Tennis Club Bar available Tickets(tables of 8 or ind) (07732)494560
1 DayCourses: Spring Flowers; Feltmaking for beginners
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
1-2 Kids Go Free: A free child place on steam trains with Glos Warwickshire Railway over Easter
& weekends during March (with accompanying paying adult) just turn up on day! Child 5-15yrs
GWR, Toddington www.gwsr.com (01242)621405
1-2 FLEA MARKET: 10am-4pm, Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water (01242)699720
2 TREE TIES: Special family trial to celebrate Mothering Sunday –make a natural present /card
10.30am-3.30pm,Westonbirt Arboretum,nr Tetbury (Age 4+) (01666)880220
2 THE PRINCE REGENT STRING QUARTET: Dinner to music for Mother’s Day
a selection of classical favourites from a young professional string quartet - £20 per head
7.30pm, Westcote Inn,Nether Westcote Book in advance: (01993)830888
2 MOTHERING SUNDAY AT BATSFORD: Mothers, Grandmother & Great Grandmothers
have free entry when accompanied by children, grandchildren or greatgrandchildren
Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh www.batsarb.co.uk (01386)701441
2 ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR: Fat Cat & Silhouette Fairs
9am-4pm, New Memorial Hall, Lechlade www.fatcatfairs.co.uk (01865)301705
2 QUIZ NIGHT: Plough Inn, Stretton-on-Fosse For more info: (01608)661053
2 MUSIC NIGHT: 8pm, The Ebrington Arms, Chipping Campden (01386)593223
2 Cirencester Ramblers: Short Day – 6.5 miles starting from Stow-on-the-Wold -Upper
Swell – pass brewery to Donnington – Broadwell & return – Moderate-visitors welcome
9.30am,Meet Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester Contrib to travel £2 (01285)659165
2 Day Courses: Look Good Feel Fantastic; Advanced Singing class-Soul Divas
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
3 BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION OPEN:90 Years of Bristol Aviation & Space Heritage
Entrance £4/concession £3/child £2 www.bristolaero.com
10am-4pm. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield, Near Cirencester. (01285)771204
3 TALK – The Batsford Foundation: Medwyn Williams MBE, ten times Chelsea gold
medal winner, talks to Ebrington Gardening Club – visitors welcome
7.30pm, St George’s Hall, Blockley For more info: (01386)840869
3 OLD CAMPDEN HOUSE SITE OPEN: Entrance to grounds via gate adj St James
Church in Church St – access from 11am-3pm – bookings to visit grounds not required
Chipping Campden Further info contact: Landmark Trust (01628)825925
4 BABY BOUNCE & RHYME TIME: Ciren Library (temporary in Beeches Car Park)-Nursery rhymes -songs -wiggling & jiggling for babies up to 18 mths & their grown-ups! Term Tuesdays
2-2.30pm, Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester It’s free (01285)659813
4 BALLET (Russian Method)/TAP & THEATRE DANCE CLASSES: Weekly-Tues,Fri&Sat
Bingham Hall, Cirencester (Cirencester Dance Club) All ages welcome (01285)642812
4 BALLROOM/SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners instruction every Tuesday
8pm-9.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall (01285)851063
4 Corinium Short Course: “A Guide to Deciphering Old Documents” led by Linda Viner
Using documents dating from 16th C to present – four sessions will provide tips – Bkg req
2-4pm,Corinium Museum,Cirencester £23 for whole course start 26Feb (01285)655611
5 BOOKS,AUTOGRAPHS & EPHEMERA AUCTION: View 9am-7pm Tue & from 9am day
11am,DominicWinter Book Auctions,SouthCerney www.dominicwinter.co.uk(01285)860006
5 TODDLER TIME: Cirencester Library (temporary location in Beeches Car Park) -Stories and rhymes for under 5s (Weds term time) – everyone welcome
2pm-2.45pm,Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester Free (01285)659813
5 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Cirencester Scottish Country Dancing Club for all ages
8pm-10pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester /£2 session (01242)890454
5 BALLROOM/POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING: £1.50
2pm-4.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall
5 Cross Country to Woodmancote: A five mile walk over open country & rolling hills to
Burcombe & Woodmancote return via Halfpenny Hill – includes one steady climb- moderate
10am, old A417 nr Texaco Services (park on rd nr 5 Mile House pub) –optional pub lunch
5 Wednesday Walk: 5.5 mile walk along part of Heart of England Way & the Hidcotes
9.30am Hidcote Manor Gardens Car Park, Chipping Campden Info:(01386)48424
5 MEDWYN WILLIAMS LECTURE: Ten times Chelsea gold medal winner
Blockley Venue More info from Batsford Arboretum www.batsarb.co.uk (01386)701441
6 JAZZ DANCE: The Body Workshop classes Thursdays (adult general level) limited spaces
6.30-7.30pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester anne@thebodyworkshop.net (01285)770421
6 SALSA DANCING: Friendly Classes for beginners,improvers & inter – no partner req -
£6pp (social dancing till 1.030pm) www.salsasueno.biz
8-8.40pm,9-9.45pm,Ciren FC,Kingshill Lane,Cirencester Info: (07971)065750
6 LINE DANCING: In aid of Down Ampney Village Shop Building Fund-fun sessions
1.30-2.30pm,Down Ampney FC Skittle Alley (every Thur) allwelcome all levels (01793)751242
6 RURAL CINEMA: “Away From Her” Cert A with Julie Christie –refreshments from 7pm
7.30pm, Cotswold Hall, Northleach
6 Cotswold Walkers: 30-40 min walks every Thursday suitable for those new to exercise,
returning after injury or on Active Lifestyles programme – 50p inc refreshment
2pm, Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh (01608)650881
6 ACTIVE & ABLE: Falls Prevention & Tai Chi Classes on Thurs mornings
Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh £2.80 inc health assessments (01285)623455
6 BRITISH TOPOGRAPHICAL BOOKS,MAPS & PRINTS;VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY,
FILM & DECORATIVE POSTERS AUCTION: View 9am-7pm Tue & from 9am day
11am,DominicWinter Book Auctions,SouthCerney www.dominicwinter.co.uk(01285)860006
6 QUIZ NIGHT: From 8.30pm, The Volunteer Inn, Chipping Campden (01386)840688
6 CHIPPING CAMPDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD PANEL MEETING: Any issues to discuss
2.15pm, Chipping Campden School contact PC Paxford or PC Jurkiewicz (01608)652781
7 CIRENCESTER ANTIQUES MARKET: 9am-3pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01225)765586
7 CIRENCESTER COUNTRY MARKET: -Home-made cakes, savouries, jams & chutneys-unusual plants-fresh garden produce- knitted goods-cards/crafts
8.30am-11.30am, Brewery Arts, Cirencester Locally produced goods (01453) 731023
7 TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY: Mixed Bill – three newly
commissioned pieces from Alison Brown, Miguel Pereira & Lost Dog – 12 brilliant
young dancers in a rich & varied programme - £10/£9 concessions
8pm, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk/sundial (01285)654228
7 RACE NIGHT: A fun evening - £5 on door to include supper
From 7pm, Cirencester Football Club,Kingshill, Cirencester (01451)821152
7 CEROC – Learn to Dance: Exciting modern partner dance combining Salsa & Jive -
Every Friday – beginners always welcome – fun & easy to learn – no need to bring partner
8pm-11pm, Phoenix Centre, Beeches Rd.,Cirencester £7 entry fee www.ceroclive.com
7 LUNCHTIME CONCERT: www.westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk
1.30pm, The Reading Room,Westonbirt School, nr Tetbury (01666)880333
7 EARLY SPRING PLANT SALE: Hellebores,bulbs,perennials – Open Garden - £5
10am-1pm,Stone House,Wyck Rissington Stalls under cover, coffee & choc brownies
7 CHIPPING CAMPDEN COUNTRY MARKET: Produce – crafts etc (orders by 6pm Tues)
9am-11am, Lower Town Hall, High St.,Chipping Campden (01386)438754
7 BURFORD CHAMBER CHOIR: Featuring a collection of music to include folk
songs, show songs, Church music & solos followed by scenes from “My Fair Lady”
Tickets in advance £10 to inc wine and canapés, £12 on door (numbers limited)
7.30pm,St Lawrence’s Church,Bourton-on-the-Water (01451)820453/822629
7 “BLAZING GUITAR & DANCING HARP” CONCERT: Chris Newman on guitar &
Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Celtic harp – sponsored by Air in G – tickets £8
7.30pm, St Mary’s, Westcote em:andy@staytsfarm.fsnet.co.uk (01451)830684
7 OLD CAMPDEN HOUSE SITE OPEN: Entrance to grounds via gate adj St James
Church in Church St – access from 10am-1pm – bookings to visit grounds not required
Chipping Campden Further info contact: Landmark Trust (01628)825925
7 BINGO: Money prizes – 8pm, Campden Legion Club, Chipping Campden
7 WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS: With David W Birch for total beginners and
experienced artists on 7th, 14th & 28th March - £28 per day (£26 adv),£16 halfday (£15)
9.30am-3pm, Broad Campden Village Hall For info & booking: (01386)840682
7 The Clubhouse Sessions-:Get your bluegrass ‘fix’ through the winter!
Friends,family and public welcome for free entertainment & friendly atmosphere
7pm (bar open) ‘til late, Kemble Airfield Acoustic session 1st Fri each month (01666)502543
7 TOYS,DOLLS & MODELS WITH ANTIQUE FURNITURE & EFFECTS AUCTION:
View 10.30am-8pm Thur & from 9am sale day (Ag: Cotswold Auction Co)
10am, Bingham Hall, Cirencester www.cotswoldauction.co.uk (01285)642420
7 Day Course: Wines – New World versus Old World
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
7-9 Weekend Courses: Gresham College Astronomy; Piano Works of Chopin,Liszt & Schumann;
English Choral Music-Taverner-Taverner
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
8 SPRING CLEAN! Help clean verges of rubbish -
10am, Lower Town Hall, Chipping Campden - to collect gloves and bags
8-9 Day Courses: 8th -Hand Embroidery; Evening Piano Recital; 9th Jazz Improvisation Workshop
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
8 CHESS THE MUSICAL: Presented by The Rolling Stock Theatre
Company – tickets £8/students £6 available from Chipping Campden TIC or on door
7.30pm, Chipping Campden School, Cider Mill Lane (01386)841206
8 MICKLETON SWING BAND CONCERT: Performed by Chipping Campden School Swing Band under direction of Leon James - Tickets £6 – licensed bar
7.30pm, King George’s Hall, Mickleton Previous concerts sold-out (01386)438505/438330
8 CIRENCESTER FARMERS MARKET – Wide range of fresh produce –
8.30am-1pm, Market Place, Cirencester
8 COTSWOLD CRAFT MARKET: Hand-made goods 50 stalls
10am-4.30pm, Kings Head, Cirencester free admission 0789 9820921
8 CHYP BINGO: Bingo in aid of Ciren Housing for Young People Tenants Support Fund
7-9pm, Siddington Village Hall,Cirencester No entry to U/16-sml cash prizes(01285)644900
8 SPORTS AUCTION: In support of Ollie Wakefield’s participation in The Marathon
Des Sables in aid of NOMA disease affecting children in Africa – entertainment all evening
- live music from Jazz Badgers – disco, fun & games – tickets £10 from Somewhere Else Bar
7.30pm-midnight, Cirencester Town FC www.adaptation.me.uk (07817)724878
8 Part of Cotswold Way: 10 mile walk part of Cotswold Way to Hawkesbury Upton
return via Orange End & Hawkesbury – bring packed lunch – moderate
10am, Old Sodbury Church (01451)862000
8 MUSIC FOR AFRICA: Concert featuring Maria Jagusz - Corinium Guitar Ensemble - St Leonard’s Singers & more – Tickets £12.50 from Ciren VIC
7.30pm, Rendcomb College, Nr Cirencester (price inc interval refreshment (01285)654180
8 Decorative Dining Centrepiece: Day course - £42 inc materials
10am-4pm, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
8 SALE OF ANTIQUE & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE : (Also Annual Spring Sale of
Sporting Guns & associated sporting items) –Ag:Humbers inc Tayler & Fletcher
10am, RBL Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water View 1-6pm Fri & from 7.30am 8th (01451)821666
8 TABLE TOP SALE: 10am-1pm, Baden Powell Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water
8-9 Woodcarving Weekend: Two-day course with professional sculptor - £89 inc material
10am-4pm, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
8-9 Kids Go Free: A free child place on steam trains with Glos Warwickshire Railway over Easter
& weekends during March (with accompanying paying adult) just turn up on day! Child 5-15yrs
GWR, Toddington www.gwsr.com (01242)621405
8-9 ANTIQUE FAIR: St Edward’s Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold
9 EMERALD PIANO TRIO: Beethoven No 9 in G,Shostakovich No 1 In C min,
Mendelssohn No 1 in D min - £8/£9 child or stud free – teas 4pm
3pm,Christ Church,Nailsworth Book at Ciren VIC (01285) 654180
9 Specialist Wood Sales: Proceeds to Friends of Westonbirt –admission £5/£4conc/£2 child
10am-1pm, Westonbirt National Arboretum, nr Tetbury www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
9 THE PASSION – Music & Readings: Fundraising for Jeel Al-Amal School,
Jerusalem – performance by Hatherop Castle Chapel Choir – tickets £7.50
St Nicholas Church, Hatherop Book at Hatherop Castle School Office, Hatherop,GL7 3NB
9 CAR BOOT SALE: In aid of Ciren Housing for Young People & Greyhounds R Us
Cars £5 – vans £10 – no commercial vehicles – no selling before 12.00
12-3.30pm, Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester (01285)644900
9 EASTER PRIZE BINGO: Bourton Vale Ladies Hockey Club
7.45pm eyes down, Royal British Legion Club,Bourton-on-the-Water
9 FOLK MUSIC NIGHT: Plough Inn, Stretton-on-Fosse For more info: (01608)661053
9 GAMES NIGHT: 7pm, The Ebrington Arms, Chipping Campden (01386)593223
9 Cirencester Ramblers: All Day – 9 miles from Cold Aston – Gloucestershire Way -
Notgrove & Salperton return via Hazleton – Moderate-visitors welcome
9.30am ,Meet Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester Contrib to travel £2 (01793)641771
10 BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION OPEN:90 Years of Bristol Aviation & Space Heritage
Entrance £4/concession £3/child £2 www.bristolaero.com
10am-4pm. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield, Near Cirencester. (01285)771204
10 CHYP EVENING QUIZ: Fun Quiz – teams of four - £7 pp to inc buffet
7.30pm, Cirencester Football Club,Kingshill,Cirencester (01285)644900
11 BABY BOUNCE & RHYME TIME: Ciren Library (temporary in Beeches Car Park)-Nursery rhymes -songs -wiggling & jiggling for babies up to 18 mths & their grown-ups! Term Tuesdays
2-2.30pm, Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester It’s free (01285)659813
11 BALLET (Russian Method)/TAP & THEATRE DANCE CLASSES: Weekly-Tues,Fri&Sat
Bingham Hall, Cirencester (Cirencester Dance Club) All ages welcome (01285)642812
11 VINTAGE & OTHER FISHING TACKLE SALE:View 10.30am-8pm Mon & from 9am day
9.30am, Norcote Salerooms, Cirencester (Agents: Moore, Allen & Innocent) (01285)646050
11 BALLROOM/SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners instruction every Tuesday
8pm-9.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall (01285)851063
11 Campden Cookery: Spring Lamb– demo by Maggie Clarke hosted bySarahTaylor - £55 inc demo & tastings, recipes, lunch, glass wine,wine tasting www.campdencookery.com
10.30am,Seymour House, High St.,Chipping Campden To book: (01386)840064
11 “MON ONCLE”: Film (directed by Jacques Tati) – one of the great French comedies
7.30pm, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College £5/£4 conc www.cirencester.ac.uk/sundial
11-14 CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP FESTIVAL: www.cheltenham.co.uk
Prestbury Racecourse, Cheltenham (01242)513014
12 TODDLER TIME: Cirencester Library (temporary location in Beeches Car Park) -Stories and rhymes for under 5s (Weds term time) – everyone welcome
2pm-2.45pm,Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester Free (01285)659813
12 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Cirencester Scottish Country Dancing Club for all ages
8pm-10pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester /£2 session (01242)890454
12 BALLROOM/POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING: £1.50
2pm-4.30pm, Watermoor Church Hall,Cirencester
12 DR FAUSTUS: Presented by Third Party Productions – includes dance,song, even
a touch of ventriloquism – fast moving, funny £10/£9 conc -not suitable for young children
8pm, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk/sundial (01285)654228
12 FAIR TRADE SALE & COFFEE: Fairly traded & organic products in aid of CAFOD
10am-noon,The Old Silk Mill,Sheep St.,Chipping Campden (01386)840670
12 WHITTLE – The Jet Pioneer: Nicholas Jones presents lecture including filmed
interview of Whittle - (joint event of Ciren Arch & Historical Soc with Science & Tech.Soc)
7.30pm, The Ashcroft Centre, Cirencester \Visitors welcome (01285)651513
13 Interested in House History? If you live in Campden area – anyone welcome
7.30pm,Old Police Station,High St.,Chipping Campden Contact CADHAS (01386)848840
13 JAZZ DANCE: The Body Workshop classes Thursdays (adult general level) limited spaces
6.30-7.30pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester anne@thebodyworkshop.net (01285)770421
13 SALSA DANCING: Friendly Classes for beginners,improvers & inter – no partner req -
£6pp (social dancing till 1.030pm) www.salsasueno.biz
8-8.40pm,9-9.45pm,Ciren FC,Kingshill Lane,Cirencester Info: (07971)065750
13 LINE DANCING: In aid of Down Ampney Village Shop Building Fund-fun sessions
1.30-2.30pm,Down Ampney FC Skittle Alley (every Thur) allwelcome all levels (01793)751242
13 Stow, the Swells & Maugersbury: A five mile walk from Stow, via the Swell villages -
10am, Stow-on-the-Wold (Tesco free car park) Moderate (01451)862000
13 COTSWOLD YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL: Gloucestershire
Dance presents the County’s schools & youth groups in a fun celebration of
Dance & creativity – tickets £6/£4 conc/£1 under age 4
6.30pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester Book at Cirencester V Info Centre (01285)654180
13 ACTIVE & ABLE: Falls Prevention & Tai Chi Classes on Thurs mornings
Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh £2.80 inc health assessments (01285)623455
13 Cotswold Walkers: 30-40 min walks every Thursday suitable for those new to exercise,
returning after injury or on Active Lifestyles programme – 50p inc refreshment
2pm, Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh (01608)650881
13 QUIZ NIGHT: From 8.30pm, The Volunteer Inn, Chipping Campden (01386)840688
14 FARMERS MARKET: Local food & drink - award-winning producers
9am-1.30pm, Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold lots of tasters (01453)758060
14 CIRENCESTER ANTIQUES MARKET: 9am-3pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01225)765586
14 CIRENCESTER COUNTRY MARKET: -Home-made cakes, savouries, jams & chutneys-unusual plants-fresh garden produce- knitted goods-cards/crafts
8.30am-11.30am, Brewery Arts, Cirencester Locally produced goods (01453) 731023
14 THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY: European Arts Company
present adaptation from Oscar Wilde’s novel – a versatile cast of five tell the wicked story of
Dorian Gray using only objects found within an artist’s studio – a lot of fun! £9/£8 concessions
8pm, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk/sundial (01285)654228
14 CEROC – Learn to Dance: Exciting modern partner dance combining Salsa & Jive -
Every Friday – beginners always welcome – fun & easy to learn – no need to bring partner
8pm-11pm, Phoenix Centre, Beeches Rd.,Cirencester £7 entry fee www.ceroclive.com
14 THE WESTONBIRT LECTURES: “Robert Stayner Holford” -
Art Collector, bibliophile & creator of Dorchester House & Westonbirt – by
Charles Sebag-Montefiore – retiring collection for The Holfords of Westonbirt Trust
7.30pm,Westonbirt School,nr Tetbury Adv bkg req for post lecture supper (01666) 880333
14 Digital Photography: More advanced course – limited spaces - £50 inc admission
Westonbirt Arboretum, nr Tetbury For details & booking: (01285)653069
14 LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC: Bobby D Sawyer
Holford Arms, Knockdown, Nr Tetbury
14 CHIPPING CAMPDEN COUNTRY MARKET: Produce – crafts etc (orders by 6pm Tues)
9am-11am, Lower Town Hall, High St.,Chipping Campden (01386)438754
14 BINGO: Money prizes – 8pm, Campden Legion Club, Chipping Campden
14 BINGO: Easter Prize Bingo – all welcome
8pm eyes down, Chipping Campden Bowling Club
14-16 Weekend Courses: Quilting with a difference; Improve your Scrabble;How to Paint Portraits
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
15 MAD MARCH ONE HOUR SALE: Books -bric-a-brac -nearly new – chocolate -garden
10-11am, South Cerney Village Hall Free admission (01793)723538`
15 THE CRAFTSMANS MARKET: 10am-4.30pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01452)424605
15 POINT TO POINT: 1st race 1.30pm, Siddington,Nr Cirencester (Signed from main rds)
15 Track & Field Exercise Before Lunch: A six mile walk encompassing picturesque
villages of Stanton & Snowshill with a section of the Cotswold Way – mostly on firm tracks
10am, Stanton Village Car Park Moderate Pub lunch available (01451)862000
15 Will We See Ratty & Mole?: 4.5 mile walk - Spring in the Windrush Valley
10am, Asthall,Maytime Inn Suitable for families - Easy – Optional pub lunch (01451)862000
15 The Glory of Venice: THE MUSIC OF MONTEVERDI, SCHUTZ
& GABRIELI – Cantores Chamber Choir, Strings, Brass & Organ directed by John
Holloway – tickets £10 from Cirencester Visitor Information Centre/Cornerstone Bookshop
7.30pm, Cirencester Parish Church (01285)654180
15 TEATIME CONCERT: “String Song” - Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble entertain – selection of music from traditional to popular
3pm, Cirencester Ashcroft Centre £5 (inc tea/cake) from Ciren Visitor Info:(01285)654180
15 RUGBY ENGLAND V IRELAND: Travel from Cirencester to Twickenham by coach
Cirencester dep (National Express) For info contact Tetbury Tourist Info: (01666)503552
15 LECHLADE COMMUNITY CINEMA – Six Nations Rugby: England v Ireland
2.30pm doors open,Lechlade Memorial Hall Food Licensed Bar-free entry(01367)253633
15 LATIN AMERICAN EVENING: Put on your dancing shoes – tickets £10 inc
a salsa lesson & ‘chilli’ meal in aid of volunteer work with children in Costa Rica
8pm Lechlade Memorial Hall To book: (01367)253633
15 EBRINGTON WI QUIZ: £12 for table of four inc ploughman’s supper -
7.30pm, Ebrington Village Hall Bring own bottles To book: (01386)593343
15 Day Courses: Calligraphy; Body Control Pilates Matwork
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
15-16 Kids Go Free: A free child place on steam trains with Glos Warwickshire Railway over Easter
& weekends during March (with accompanying paying adult) just turn up on day! Child 5-15yrs
GWR, Toddington www.gwsr.com (01242)621405
15-16 MONTHLY FLEAMARKET: Refreshments available – free entry
10am-4pm, St Edward’s Hall,Stow-on-the-Wold
15-16 KISS ME KATE: Westonbirt School Music & Drama Departments present
Cole Porter’s 1948 musical – admission free – www.westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk
7.30pm, The Orangery, Westonbirt School, nr Tetbury (01666)880333
15-16 IDES OF MARCH MURDER MYSTERY: Solve your own Roman Mystery by following
trail around Villa to discover who murdered Censorinus,the villa owner
11am-4pm, Chedworth Roman Villa Normal admission (01242)890256
16 CHERWELL VALLEY CRAFTS: 10am-5pm, Victoria Hall,Bourton-on-the-Water
16 THE PASSION – Music & Readings: Fundraising for Jeel Al-Amal School,
Jerusalem– tickets £7.50 from Hatherop Castle School Office, Hatherop,GL7 3NB
St John the Baptist Church,Coln St Aldwyns –Sing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah
16 Across the Evenlode: 11 mile strenuous walk – Oddington – Chstleton - Broadwell
10am, Stow-on-the-Wold (Tesco free car park) (01451)862000
16 Ancient Science! – A fun family activity – make your own water clock & try building a bridge
- Suitable for children age 5 and above – part of National Science & Engineering Week
2.30-4pm, Corinium Museum,Cirencester Must be acc by adult Bkg req (01285)655611
16 Cirencester Ramblers: All day- local area walk - 8-9 miles along riverside to Stratton
-Daglingworth & Itlay– via Welsh Way to Bagendon & Perrotts Brook-Monarch’s Way-
along the Churn to Baunton – Moderate - visitors welcome
9.30am ,Meet Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester (01285)655510
17 BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION OPEN:90 Years of Bristol Aviation & Space Heritage
Entrance £4/concession £3/child £2 www.bristolaero.com
10am-4pm. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield, Near Cirencester. (01285)771204
17 RURAL CINEMA: “Away from Her”12A stars Julie Christie – Refreshments from 7pm
7.30pm, Victoria Hall,Bourton-on-the-Water Tickets £3 on door
17 ILLUSTRATED TALK: “Medieval Households” by Judy Dewey of Wallingford
7.30pm, Lechlade Memorial Hall (Lechlade History Soc) Visitors £3 (01367)252457
18 BABY BOUNCE & RHYME TIME: Ciren Library (temporary in Beeches Car Park)-Nursery rhymes -songs -wiggling & jiggling for babies up to 18 mths & their grown-ups! Term Tuesdays
2-2.30pm, Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester It’s free (01285)659813
18 BALLET (Russian Method)/TAP & THEATRE DANCE CLASSES: Weekly-Tues,Fri&Sat
Bingham Hall, Cirencester (Cirencester Dance Club) All ages welcome (01285)642812
18 BALLROOM/SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners instruction every Tuesday
8pm-9.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall (01285)851063
18 The Southwolds: 6.5 mile walk from Horton to Hawkesbury Upton return via Cotswold Way
10am, Horton Village Hall (with permission) Moderate – bring packed lunch (01451)862000
18 CAMPDEN & DISTRICT MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT:
8pm Chipping Campden School Hall, Cider Mill Lane Info: (01386)841440
18 QUIZ NIGHT: 8pm, The Ebrington Arms, Chipping Campden (01386)593223
18 CAMPDEN FOLK NIGHT: Bakers Arms, Broad Campden InfoL01386)840761
18 FILM: “La Vie en Rose” – Chipping Campden Film Society
8pm, Chipping Campden Town Hall Tickets at door £5 (stud £2.50)
18 EASTER BINGO: Ashton Keynes Golden Years – free admission – visitors welcome
2-4.30pm, Ashton Keynes Village Hall
19 Macaroni & The Romans: Moderate 5.5 mile walk from Eastleach across open country
to Macaroni Downs & back via Akesman St ford & riverside – refreshments in pub
10am, Victoria Inn pub (park considerately in village) Moderate (01451)862000
19 TODDLER TIME: Cirencester Library (temporary location in Beeches Car Park) -Stories and rhymes for under 5s (Weds term time) – everyone welcome
2pm-2.45pm,Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester Free (01285)659813
19 CIRENCESTER COLLEGE MUSICIANS: £5/£3 concessions
7.30pm, Sundial Theatre,Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk/sundial (01285)654228
19 BALLROOM/POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING: £1.50
2pm-4.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall
19 Wednesday Walk: 6 mile walk through woods & open/views – some road walking
9.30am Coach & Horses,Ganborough A424 Stow-on-Wold & Troopers Lodge (01386)48424
19 MOSAICS & OTHER ANIMALS: Domestic Art in Roman Cotswolds -
Cotswold Archaeology Annual Public Lecture presented by Professor Roger Ling of
Manchester University – tickets £4/£2unwaged,sen citizen/free U16,affiliated groups
7.30pm, Bingham Hall, King St., Cirencester Book at CirenTourist Info: (01285)654180
19 TEA & BOOKS: Exchange views on books or just listen!
3.15pm,Hicks Brasserie, Cotswold House Hotel,Chipping Campden (01386)840207
19 More Pathetic Passions: Chris de Sousa, freelance broadcaster (visitors £2)
7.30pm, Ashcroft Centre, Cirencester (Ciren Rec Music Soc) www.thefrms.co.uk/ciren.htm
20 JAZZ DANCE: The Body Workshop classes Thursdays (adult general level) limited spaces
6.30-7.30pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester anne@thebodyworkshop.net (01285)770421
20 SALSA DANCING: Friendly Classes for beginners,improvers & inter – no partner req -
£6pp (social dancing till 1.030pm) www.salsasueno.biz
8-8.40pm,9-9.45pm,Ciren FC,Kingshill Lane,Cirencester Info: (07971)065750
20 LINE DANCING: In aid of Down Ampney Village Shop Building Fund-fun sessions
1.30-2.30pm,Down Ampney FC Skittle Alley (every Thur) allwelcome all levels (01793)751242
20 DANCING SHOES: Watch a demonstration or video on dance form – Tango – Egyptian - Contemporary – Flamenco - talk to tutors – enjoy a glass of wine! £7 (book in advance)
7.30-9.30pm, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
20 POSTCARD COLLECTORS FAIR: Entry free – tea & coffee available
10am-4pm, Bingham Hall, King St., Cirencester (01285)655532
20 Cotswold Walkers: 30-40 min walks every Thursday suitable for those new to exercise,
returning after injury or on Active Lifestyles programme – 50p inc refreshment
2pm, Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh (01608)650881
20 ACTIVE & ABLE: Falls Prevention & Tai Chi Classes on Thurs mornings
Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh £2.80 inc health assessments (01285)623455
20 QUIZ NIGHT: From 8.30pm, The Volunteer Inn, Chipping Campden (01386)840688
21 CIRENCESTER ANTIQUES MARKET: 9am-3pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01225)765586
21 CIRENCESTER COUNTRY MARKET: -Home-made cakes, savouries, jams & chutneys-unusual plants-fresh garden produce- knitted goods-cards/crafts
8.30am-11.30am, Brewery Arts, Cirencester Locally produced goods (01453) 731023
21 CEROC – Learn to Dance: Exciting modern partner dance combining Salsa & Jive -
Every Friday – beginners always welcome – fun & easy to learn – no need to bring partner
8pm-11pm, Phoenix Centre, Beeches Rd.,Cirencester £7 entry fee www.ceroclive.com
21 “THE ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER”: Former
County Archivist David Smith explains why Glos is celebrating its millennium in 2007/8 &
summarises how its government has changed - talk to The Rissingtons Local History Soc
8pm, Little Rissington Village Hall Visitors welcome £2 (01451)862000
21 EASTER CHALLENGE: Follow a trail of clues around the arboretum – try making
Easter decorations – all correct challenges will receive a sweet reward & enter prize draw
10.20am-4.30pm,Westonbirt Arboretum (age 3+) £2 per ch + normal adm (01666)880220
21 Cotswold Garden Open for National Gardens Scheme:
Mill Dene, Blockley, 10am-5pm
21 CHIPPING CAMPDEN COUNTRY MARKET: Produce – crafts etc (orders by 6pm Tues)
9am-11am, Lower Town Hall, High St.,Chipping Campden (01386)438754
21 BINGO: Money prizes – 8pm, Campden Legion Club, Chipping Campden
21 BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER AT CAMPDEN: The Rt Rev Michael Penham attends Good
Friday Service & joins in walk of witness – also from 1-3pm The Liturgy of The Cross – The
Bishop is also delivering six Wed evening lectures entitled “I Believe” –until March 19
St James’ Church, Church St.,Chipping Campden More info: (01386)841927
21-23 17th Century Easter Egg Trail: Normal admission applies - £1.50 trail
11am-4pm, Lodge Park, Nr Northleach (0870)3000579
21-24 Kids Go Free: A free child place on steam trains with Glos Warwickshire Railway over Easter
& weekends during March (with accompanying paying adult) just turn up on day! Child 5-15yrs
GWR, Toddington www.gwsr.com (01242)621405
21-24 SHORT RIVER TRIPS AT LECHLADE: Cotswold Canals Trust will operate
half-hour trips on board trip launch Inglesham from Lechlade over the Easter weekend
and following weekends subject to weather - £3 adult/£2 child – tel for details
11am-4pm, Riverside Park, Lechlade www.cotswoldcanals.com (01367)252352/252401
21-24 BLENHEIM PALACE EASTER EGG CHALLENGE: Family fun – face painting storytelling – trail of clues -complete hunt & receive Easter Egg www.blenheimpalace.com
21-24 EASTER EGG TRAIL: Follow the clues to claim your chocolate prize
10am-4.30pm,Chedworth Roman Villa Normal admission – trail £1.50 (01242)890256
21-24 Cotswold Walking Weekend: 3 nts Easter Escape break inc Pudding Club meeting-
two days guided walking & easy self-guided walk with entrance to Kiftsgate Court Garden
Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton Further info on: (01386)438429
21-24 Weekend Courses: Wagner’s Ring Cycle-Siegfried;Capture your holiday in watercolour
Oil Painting (21-23rd); Crosswords for beginners (23-25th);
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
21-24 ANTIQUE FAIR: St Edward’s Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold
21-24 FLEA MARKET: 10am-4pm, Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water (01242)699720
22 CIRENCESTER FARMERS MARKET – Wide range of fresh produce –
8.30am-1pm, Market Place, Cirencester
22 COTSWOLD CRAFT MARKET: Hand-made goods 50 stalls
10am-4.30pm, Kings Head, Cirencester free admission 0789 9820921
22 EASTER ROCK IN CIRENCESTER: Rock with “The
Man Band” – Supported by The Jay Tamkin Band & Shadow of Acolyte –
Sponsored by Nick Edwards – Tickets £10 from Ciren Visitor Info Centre & on night
7.30pm-1am, Bingham Hall, Cirencester www.manband-archive.com (01285)654180
22 Along The Churn Valley: Moderate 12 mile walk Colesbourne – Pen Hill – Woodmancote -
North Cerney – Rendcomb - Pub or picnic lunch
10am, Disused Chedworth Airfield(1.5m NW Chedworth on Compton Abdale Rd)
22-23 FAT CAT ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR:
9am-4pm, Burford School (A40), Burford (01865)301705
22-23 EASTER TRAIL: Join the fun & games – collect clues hidden around garden & win a prize
11am-5pm, Snowshill Manor, Broadway Normal admission-trail £2 pp (01386)842814
22-23 17th CENTURY EASTER EGG TRAIL:Follow Crump Dutton’s family trail to claim prize
11am-4pm,NT Lodge Park,Nr Northleach Normal admission plus £1.50 (01451)844130
22-24 EGGTASTIC: Spot eggs around the arboretum – which animals laid them?
Age 4+ - free family trail – normal admission applies
10am-4pm, Westonbirt Arboretum www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt (01666)880220
22-24 CHOCOHOLICS WEEKEND & EASTERMANIA: Family event – various activities for children – ‘Arty Smarty Party’ – treasure hunt – adventure playground -
a marquee dedicated to things chocolate – exclusive high quality market
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
23 Will There Be Bluebells?: 9.5 mile walk –Chavenage Green – Longbarrow -
Washpool – Ruskin Mill – Horsley Lunch at Kingscote - Moderate
10am, Lay-by 1 mile n Calcot Crossroads A46 (01451)862000
23 Cirencester Ramblers: Easter Day – 5 miles from Eastleach-Akeman Street area -
return to possibly view daffodils – Moderate-visitors welcome
1.30pm ,Meet Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester Contrib to travel £2 (01285)851884
23 Hidcote Manor Garden: Find and unscramble hidden letters to claim Easter prize
11am-3pm,Hidcote,Chipping Campden Normal admission applies (01386)438333
23 BOURTON FARMERS MARKET:
9.30am-1pm, Countrywide Stores, Bourton-on-the-Water (01451)844134
23-24 BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION OPEN:90 Years of Bristol Aviation & Space Heritage
Entrance £4/concession £3/child £2 www.bristolaero.com
10am-4pm. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield, Near Cirencester. (01285)771204
24 SPRING FLOWERS: Open Day at Colesbourne Park www.colesbournegardens.org.uk
From 1pm,Colesbourne Park,A435 Cheltenham/Cirencester Rd (01242)870264
24 Cotswold Garden Open for National Gardens Scheme:
Mill Dene, Blockley, 10am-5pm
24 NORTH COTSWOLD POINT TO POINT: 1st race 2pm Paxford
25 BABY BOUNCE & RHYME TIME: Ciren Library (temporary in Beeches Car Park)-Nursery rhymes -songs -wiggling & jiggling for babies up to 18 mths & their grown-ups! Term Tuesdays
2-2.30pm, Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester It’s free (01285)659813
25 BALLET (Russian Method)/TAP & THEATRE DANCE CLASSES: Weekly-Tues,Fri&Sat
Bingham Hall, Cirencester (Cirencester Dance Club) All ages welcome (01285)642812
25 BALLROOM/SEQUENCE DANCING: Beginners instruction every Tuesday
8pm-9.30pm, Cricklade Town Hall (01285)851063
25 CIRENCESTER ART SOCIETY: Pastel demonstration on wildlife by artist Jackie Garner
7-9pm, Ashcroft Centre (upstairs),Cirencester Visitors welcome £2 (01285)659940
25 TREASURE OF THE MONTH: Short gallery talk “Roman Zoomorphic Brooches”- Georgina Hiscock talks about brooches with animals & their possible religious meanings
12.30pm,Corinium Museum, Cirencester Cost inc in admission (01285)655611
25 FISH & CHIP QUIZ NIGHT: £10 pp inc bottle wine per table-in aid of Gt Rissington School
7.30pm, Lamb Inn, Great Rissington (01451)820388/810302
26 TODDLER TIME: Cirencester Library (temporary location in Beeches Car Park) -Stories and rhymes for under 5s (Weds term time) – everyone welcome
2pm-2.45pm,Opportunity Playgroup,Beeches Rd.,Cirencester Free (01285)659813
26 Flora with Music: Barry Davis talks about plants & their association with music
7.30pm, Kemble Village Hall , Nr Cirencester Visitors admission £2
26 CLAIRVOYANT READINGS: The Brilliant Bliss Paranormal Team – readings by Toni
Hunt – tickets £6 each from The Fleece Hotel Reception or on door if available
7-11pm, Stableyard Room, The Fleece Hotel,Cirencester (01285)658507
26 A Tranquil Valley & A Beautiful Church: Amble around Snowshill Valley along ancient
Coneygree Lane - new Millennium Wood – site of Broadway Manor –St Eadburgha’s Church
10am, Broadway Church, Snowshill Rd (park tidily) 4 miles – Moderate (01451)862000
26 BALLROOM/POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING: £1.50
2pm-4.30pm, Watermoor Church Hall,Cirencester
26 HOLFORD HERITAGE TOUR: A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford’s residence
- now a school - after lunch a guided tour of Westonbirt arboretum – Cost £24
10.30am-3.30pm, Westonbirt ,nr Tetbury Bookings: (01666)881220
26 Wednesday Walk: 5 mile walk – coppice, Buckland to Laverton-Manor Fm,Pye Corner
9.30am Shear House Car Park,Leamington Rd.,Broadway (01386)48424
26-27 Kids Go Free: A free child place on steam trains with Glos Warwickshire Railway over Easter
& weekends during March (with accompanying paying adult) just turn up on day! Child 5-15yrs
GWR, Toddington www.gwsr.com (01242)621405
27 JAZZ DANCE: The Body Workshop classes Thursdays (adult general level) limited spaces
6.30-7.30pm, Bingham Hall, Cirencester anne@thebodyworkshop.net (01285)770421
27 SALSA DANCING: Friendly Classes for beginners,improvers & inter – no partner req -
£6pp (social dancing till 1.030pm) www.salsasueno.biz
8-8.40pm,9-9.45pm,Ciren FC,Kingshill Lane,Cirencester Info: (07971)065750
27 LINE DANCING: In aid of Down Ampney Village Shop Building Fund-fun sessions
1.30-2.30pm,Down Ampney FC Skittle Alley (every Thur) allwelcome all levels (01793)751242
27 IRON AGE DISCOVERIES AT BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER: Paul Nichols
of Glos Archaeology gives evening lecture on the finds which show Bourton was part
of a wide trade & exchange network during the Iron Age
7pm, Corinium Museum, Cirencester £5 Booking essential (01285)655611
27 Cotswold Walkers: 30-40 min walks every Thursday suitable for those new to exercise,
returning after injury or on Active Lifestyles programme – 50p inc refreshment
2pm, Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh (01608)650881
27 ACTIVE & ABLE: Falls Prevention & Tai Chi Classes on Thurs mornings
Moreton Area Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh £2.80 inc health assessments (01285)623455
27 “La Vie En Rose”: Film showing – Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf
7.45pm, St George’s Hall, Blockley (01386)593386
27 QUIZ NIGHT: From 8.30pm, The Volunteer Inn, Chipping Campden (01386)840688
28 CIRENCESTER ANTIQUES MARKET: 9am-3pm. Kings Head, Cirencester (01225)765586
28 CIRENCESTER COUNTRY MARKET: -Home-made cakes, savouries, jams & chutneys-unusual plants-fresh garden produce- knitted goods-cards/crafts
8.30am-11.30am, Brewery Arts, Cirencester Locally produced goods (01453) 731023
28 ANTIQUE & GENERAL SALE: View 10.30am-8pm Thur & from 9am sale day
9.30am, Norcote Salerooms, Cirencester (Agents: Moore, Allen & Innocent) (01285)646050
28 ALMOST NEW LADIES CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES SALE:
From 7pm, Northleach School Hall For a seller’s pack contact Trudi on: (01451)861377
28 CEROC – Learn to Dance: Exciting modern partner dance combining Salsa & Jive -
Every Friday – beginners always welcome – fun & easy to learn – no need to bring partner
8pm-11pm, Phoenix Centre, Beeches Rd.,Cirencester £7 entry fee www.ceroclive.com
28 Vanished Villages:No3 – Moderate 8.5 mile walk – (once a village by Aston Mill) traces of deserted villages at Aylworth & Harford - pub lunch available - park on wide triangular verge
10am, Crossroads on B4068, 4m west of Stow at Harford Bridge (01451)862000
28 THIS FARMING LIFE: Archive film & traditional song – combines
farming & rural life from 20’s to 70’s includes interviews,readings etc to celebrate memories!
Bibury Village Hall, Nr Cirencester Arts in Rural Glos event (01285)740021
28 TRIP TO COMPTON VERNEY: Visit the property which houses a gallery of international
standard – trip organised by New Brewery Arts- £25/£23 conc/£22 stud includes guided tour
9am dep Cirencester To book a place: Miranda@newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
28 LECHLADE FOLK/ACOUSTIC NIGHT: River Folk welcome all to come & play,
sing or just listen following last year’s successful evenings
8pm, The Trout Inn, Lechlade For more info: jaymatthews124@mac.com(01367)253510
28 LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC: Jim Ryder & Adam James
Holford Arms, Knockdown, Nr Tetbury
28 TEA DANCE: £3 inc tea/coffee
2-4.30pm, Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water (01451)8622639
28 CHIPPING CAMPDEN COUNTRY MARKET: Produce – crafts etc (orders by 6pm Tues)
9am-11am, Lower Town Hall, High St.,Chipping Campden (01386)438754
28 CAMPDEN RURAL CINEMA: Tickets £3.50 on door if available– refreshments
8pm, Chipping Campden Town Hall (01386)841206
28-30 Weekend Courses: Improve your bridge;Lacemaking; Haydn-the Father of the Symphony
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
29 Woodland Chair Workshop: Make a chair from green hazelwood – cost £40
9.30am-4pm,Westonbirt Arboretum, nr Tetbury For info & booking: (01453)521200
29 RIDING HOME IN MEMORY OF ALAN LLOYD: A fancy dress party for Cancer
Research (dress optional) – website for donations www.justgiving.com/home4alanlloyd -
7pm till late, Cirencester Town FC,Kingshill Lane,Cirencester £10 (07764)945916
29 PUDDING CLUB: Tickets £15 inc choice of first course & as many puds as you can eat
7.30pm, Ebrington Village Hall Bar for wine & beer Tickets from (01386)593250/840120
29 GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA: More info tbc
7.30pm, Lechlade Memorial Hall In aid of St Lawrence Church Restoration Appeal
29 EARLY MUSIC-FRESCOBALDI SEMINAR: Richard Lester coaches students -
Master classes-lectures-concert – purchase tickets £16 inc light lunch by 19 Mch
10am-6pm,Wistaria Lodge,Cirencester (01285)640194
29 Day Courses: Essentials of hand quilting;Intro to Indian Head Massage & Reflex footmassage
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
29-30 Collagrah Printmaking Weekend: £86 inc materials
10am-4pm, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester www.newbreweryarts.org.uk (01285)657181
29-30 ANTIQUE FAIR: St Edward’s Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold
29-30 MACMILLAN CRAFT FAIR: 10am-4pm, Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water
29-30 AUDITIONS FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: Summer production in
Cirencester presented by MJ-UK Music & Arts – see full page ad at front of leaflet
Bingham Hall, Cirencester em:mich4williams@hotmail.com (07915)614964
30 Broadway to Winchcombe: A walk without hills – 12 mile linear walk passing through
Buckland, Stanton & Stanway to Hailes Abbey – Winchcombe – pub lunch available
9.30am, Winchcombe Car Park,Back Lane behind library (share cars to Broadway)
30 RURAL CINEMA: Film TBA – Tickets £4/£2.80 conc
2.15pm, Corinium Museum, Cirencester www.cotswold.gov.uk/go/museum (01285)655611
30 DAFFODIL SUNDAY: Batsford Arboretum,Moreton-in-Marsh (01386)701441
30 Cirencester Ramblers: Morning 5.5 miles from Burford – Fulbrook – Widley Copse
-Faws Grove – Dean Bottom-cross River Windrush-return– Moderate-visitors welcome
9.30am ,Meet Waterloo Car Park, Cirencester Contrib to travel £2 (01666)577755
30 Day Courses: Introduction to Making Mosaics – fun day course
Farncombe Estate Centre, Broadway www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk (01386)854100
31 BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION OPEN:90 Years of Bristol Aviation & Space Heritage
Entrance £4/concession £3/child £2 www.bristolaero.com
10am-4pm. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield, Near Cirencester. (01285)771204
Some of the events that have recently taken place in Cirencester
Learn To Make Ancient Beads as Museum Workshop
Learn to make beautiful beads using ancient technology at an exciting day school for adults, taking place at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday 3rd March.
Working with amber, shell, bone, jet and tin, participants will have the chance to make some unique beads, under the tutorship of expert, Neil Burridge.
Neil said: “Throughout the year I run a series of practical workshops at different venues, covering many aspects of prehistoric materials and the technology to work them.
“They are very ‘hands on’, and are designed for people with no previous experience. They offer you the chance to follow in the footsteps of ancient craftsmen and learn some of their skills to open a window onto the past.”
Past - Imagined
The ever-popular "Past - Imagined" returned to the Corinium Museum on Tuesday the 24th of October to wow visitors with their stories of old that will guarantee to have you amazed. The legends and stories, told by re-enactors with years' worth of experience in story-telling, are brimming over with colourful characters such as heroic outlaws, kings, queens, saints and sinners, brave knights, drunken monks, fools and vile villains.
"Past-imagined use an inspiring choice of material", said Amanda Hart, Museum Education Officer "that link the stories to the Cotswolds to make it seem more real. They really are very imaginative and amusing for people of all ages, not just children".