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EVENTS
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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.
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01 CHIPPING CAMPDEN LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2010 |
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Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th May 2010 - Sponsored by Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd in partnership with Chipping Campden School.
Something for everyone daily throughout the festival - book & poem readings & discussions led by authors & invited readers, creative writing workshops, talks on a wide variety of related subjects including creation and restoration, publishing/promoting/marketing your writing, film documentary debut, etc.
Venue include Schol Hall, Court Barn, Court room (Old Police Station), Liberary, Town Hall, Burnt Norton, Mill House
Tickets available on 01386 840994, from Campden Book Shop or via website www.campdenlitfest.co.uk
See Events Calendar or above website for details, venues and prices.
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02 CHIPPING CAMPDEN 8th ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 |
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Evening concerts every day in St James' Church from Monday 10th to Saturday 22nd May 2010 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.
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03 Discover Creative Campden Weekend |
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27th and 28th February 2010 - Creative Campden presents a rich diversity of creative talent for you to visit and enjoy. Artists, writers, jewellers, photographers and musicians are amongst the to whom Chipping campden is home.
* Browse and buy creative works on a tour of studios, galleries and shops - all within easy walking distance of each other
* Special Creative Campden exhibition at court Barn Museum
* Entertaining and informative sessions with Creative Campden members at a variet of venues
* LIterary events including poetry reading and a presentation by children's bopk authors
* A chanceto play the organ in 15th century St James Church
* Enjoy meals at CAmpden's many restaurants, pubs and bistros
For full details ring 01386 841206 or check website www.creativecampden.co.uk
Information o nthe day from Court Barn Museum, Gallery at the guild and The Information Centre (Old Police Station)
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Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008 |
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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
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Cheltenham Music Festival 2008 |
4th to 19th July 2008
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Cheltenham Science Festival 2008 |
4th to 8th June 2008
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Cheltenham Science Festival 2008 |
4th to 8th June 2008
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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
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Cotswold Festival of Steam - GWR Toddington |
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Cotswold Festival of Steam - Gloucestershire& Warwickshire Railway - Toddington - Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June (inclusive).
See the Lord Nelson, a southern railway express locmotive that is normally housed at the National Railway Museum in York. 1 of only 16 engines of this class that were built and certainly one of the most powerfull express locomotives buit in 1926.
It joins the 105 year old Great Western Railway 'City of Truro' that was the first engine to reach 100 mph in 1904; and another 8 steam engines (including the historic Black Prince, owned by wildlife artist David Shepherd) traveling up and down the track between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse.
Flly past by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on Sunday 1st June. Ring 01242 - 621405 or visit the GWR website www.gwsr.com fo details.
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Cotswold Museum Service - The Hundred Years War - Moreton Area Centre |
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A short series of talks by Tim Porter - How it started, How it was fought, Why England lost.
In the 14th century, 3 nations (England, France and Scotland) drifted into the most devastating war which Europe had witnessed up to that time. The causes are complex but fascinating and reveal much about the people, places, life and literature of the period.
For England, war was unwinnable, but politicians pursued it to the bitter end. Come and find out how the Hundred Years war has echoed down the centuries.
Moreton Area Centre, High Street, Moretoin in Marsh - 14.00 to 16.00 - Booking is essential - 01608 650881 - £6.50 per talk, with 10% discount for annual season ticket holders and Friends of the Corinium Museum.
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Cotswold Voluntary Wardens |
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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.
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Diseal Nostalgia on Road and Rail - GWR Toddington - 4th to 6th July 2008 |
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This event incorporates the GWR’s first bus rally for many years, on the Sunday only. Features include opportunities to ride on a range of vintage and classic buses. There will be bus links from Cheltenham Lansdown main line station to the GWR’s Race Course station; and from Evesham station and Broadway to the GWR’s Toddington station. Timings will be arranged to meet main line services while there will be plenty of other opportunities to enjoy a ride on a classic bus. Do you own a bus and would you like to bring it along? If so, click here to download an application form which you should post to Jim Clarke, the organiser, whose address is on the form.
Enquire over the phone by calling 01242 621405 or even visit the GWR website www.gwsr.com for more details
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Drawing and Watercolour Workshops |
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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
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Hidcote Manor Garden - Autumn Lecture Lunches |
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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.
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Learn and Play Bridge |
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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).
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Santa Specials at GWR Toddington |
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These Special Trains will be running every weekend in December up to Christmas, and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 22nd to 24th December as well. Father Christmas is visiting the railway in all his splendour and with sack-fulls of presents for our young visitors. Book early to avoid disappointment – the details will be available from the end of September.
Book over the phone by calling 01242 621405 or even visit the GWR website www.gwsr.com for details
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St James Church - Flower Festival |
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24th to 28th August 2007
Flower Festival and Summer Market (Cidermill Lane) with teas in Church Rooms.
Entry £4.
Contact Sarah Taylor 01386 840064
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Steam & Vintage Rally, Cheltenham Racecourse - 11th & 12th October |
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There’s something special about seeing traction engines doing what they were designed to do (such as ploughing, sawing, driving fairground equipment); commercial vehicles, cars, buses, lorries, fire engines, tractors as so much more – as well as craft and trade stands, a model tent. Well, it has all the trappings of a fantastic day out! This year the event takes place at Cheltenham Race Course and on adjoining fields. The railway, of course, will be joining in the fun with an all-steam train service.
Ring 01242 - 621405 or visit the GWR website www.gwsr.com for details
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The Three Counties Show - Malvern - 13th to 15th June 2009 |
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A celebration of Farming, Food and Rural Living at the foot of the magnificent Malver Hills.
Farming Village featuring the cream of Britain's pedigree livestock including Rare Breeds.
ACtion packed main arena displays.
Equestrian Show
Fascinating Country Pursuits Village with displays and rural crafts.
Country Living Village with hundreds of products to take home and enjoy.
Call 01684 - 584924 or visit the website www.threecounties.co.uk for details and tickets.
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The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2008 |
10th to 19th October 2008
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Wednesday Walks |
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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.
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