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Four Star holiday cottages
at Chipping Campden
in the North Cotswolds

EVENTS

The Cotswolds plays host to many and varied events throughout the year, from craft markets and local Farmers' markets to The Cotswold Show in Cirencester Park, the Badminton Horse Trials, the Cheltenham Festival and the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008 - Tuesday 29th April to Monday 5th May at a variety of venues

Jazz in all its moods - legends, young guns, club nights and jazz standards, big bands, soloists, etc. - the experience is yours to choose and enjoy.

The incomparable Eartha Kitt drops by for her only UK festival appearance. Cleo Laine and John Dankworth celebrate their 80th birthdays with some classic jazz standards. Jools Holland front woman Ruby Turner offers her inimitable signature of soul and when you’re ready to groove, Imelda May dares you to resist.

Check out the website: www.uk250.co.uk/frame/42335/cheltenham-festivals.html

Cheltenham Music Festival 2008

4th to 19th July 2008

Cheltenham Science Festival 2008

4th to 8th June 2008

Cheltenham Science Festival 2008

4th to 8th June 2008

CHIPPING CAMPDEN - SCUTTLEBROOK WAKE

Scuttlebrook Wake takes place on Saturday 31st May. It features a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the centre of town. She is pulled on her floral cart by the Chipping Campden Morris Men and accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. Locals follow behind dressed in fancy dress.

When she arrives in the Square, the queen is crowned and then presents prizes to the follower with the best fancy dress. After this, local schoolchildren entertain the crowds with maypole dancing and country dancing, followed by another performance by the Morris Men.

For the rest of the afternoon and evening, it's all the fun of the fair in Chipping Campden. The sound of the fairground organ mingles with the strident music of the rides, and there are candyflos and hot dogs to munch on as old friends who have returned for the fair mingle. Scuttlebrook has an atmosphere all of its own and people come from miles around to enjoy this annual event.

More information can be found on the Robert Dover's Games website - www.olimpickgames.co.uk/contentok.php?id=861

CHIPPING CAMPDEN 7th ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008

Evening concerts every day in St James' Church from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 24th May 2008 and some lunchtime sessions - see Events Calendar.

Tickets - ring early to avoid disappointment - approx 65% already sold.

Tickets available now on 01386 849018 or from foyer at The old Police Station in the High Street in May

You can also check out the website www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk for up to date information on the program, prices and availability.

Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Guided tours of Chipping Campden throughout the summer - discover more of the history of Chipping Campden by joining the wardens on a guided tour of the town.

2008 sees the wardens celebrate 40 years of work within the Cotswold AONB.

Tours generally start from the Market Hall, participation is free, but donations to help support the wardens work are very welcome.

Drawing and Watercolour Workshops

Tutored by local artist David Birch - drawing and watercolour workshops.

When - 09.30 to 15.00 every Friday from 21st September to 19th October and 9th November to 7th December

Where - Croftsbrook at the bottom of Blind Lane - less than 200 yards from our cottages.

Who for - total beginners to experienced artists in small friendly mixed groups.

Cost £26 pre individual day or £21/day for a block booking.

Contact - David Birch 01386 840682 - Croftsbrook, Blind Lane, Chipping Campden GL55 6ED

Hidcote Manor Garden - Autumn Lecture Lunches

The National Trust's Hidcote Manor Garden's Lecture Lunches are the perfect way to forget about the winter chills - just a 5 - 10 minute drive (or longer walk) from our cottages.

Lunches include coffee and bisuits on arrival at 10.00, an hour's entertaining lecture, followed up by a two course meal for only £19.

Subjects include - Wildlife Trusts Nature Reserves in the North Cotswolds, The Natioan lParks of England & Wales, A Nice cup of Tea, Dig for Victory, Tales of Lust and Chocolate, Mealtime Manners, Hidcote Back to Johnston, Follies of Wessex, Plants with Personality. Gardens to Linger In, Heaqd Gardener's Winter Tour. See Events Calendar for details.

Pre-booking is essential - ring 01386 438333

Christmas Shop open for all lectures from 12.00 to 16.00.

Learn and Play Bridge

Learn and play bridge with Robbie Kingston (EBU Accredited Bridge Partner Teacher) from the begining of October.

Beginners are particularly welcome, but there will also be intermediate courses for Improvers.

Contact Robbie on 01386 - 841199 or 849330 (evenings).

St James Church - Flower Festival

24th to 28th August 2007

Flower Festival and Summer Market (Cidermill Lane) with teas in Church Rooms.

Entry £4.

Contact Sarah Taylor 01386 840064

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2008

10th to 19th October 2008

Wednesday Walks

Leader - Liz Blackburn 01386 48424

Regular Wewdnesday walks - see Events Calendar

Day/Linear walks throughout the summer - essential to book at least 2 weeks in advance so that transport can be arranged. Ring for separate programme.

Sorry - no dogs allowed.

EVENTS