Entertainment, Charity and Sporting Events during September

Last Updated (Wednesday, 01 September 2010 10:47) Written by Cotswold Style Thursday, 30 July 2009 13:53

Family Fun Day
Saturday, 14th August
‘Bishop’s Cleeve got Talent’ (Under 18 Children’s competition). Stays in their Eyes - Adult Competition.
To enter both competitions contact Mark 01242 673260.
Lots of Prizes to be won

EXCLUSIVE Country house car boot SALE
Sunday 26th September
If car boot sale hunting gets your heart racing at the mere prospect of finding a gem, then you’ll adore the upmarket Car Boot Sale at Lodge Park where members of the landed gentry of the Cotswolds sell their heirlooms to the public. The biennial NSPCC Country House Car Boot Sale takes place in the National Trust Sherbourne Park Estate grounds of Lodge Park, offering a high class day out for all the family and for anyone looking for unusual items and potential antique finds. Booters are by invitation only to ensure a better quality find for buyers. Previous events have involved items donated by high profile celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Lewis Hamilton and Elle Macpherson.
The lodge will be open to visitors throughout the day, and the National Trust will organise a woodland walk and bulb planting session for children. There will be a Farmers’ Market with stalls offering the finest produce and stock at discount prices. The event is sponsored by Citroen UK with support sponsor  Moore Allen and Innocent who will be on site to value items on the day.
NSPCC fundraising manager, Patrick Weaver says: “The Country House Car Boot Sale, run by the Cotswolds branch of the NSPCC, has firmly established its place in the Gloucestershire social calendar. In 2008, over £30,000 was raised and it attracted over 5,000 visitors - we expect an even bigger crowd this year.”
For those who feel they have something to offer and do not yet have a pitch invitation, applications may be considered by the organising committee. Please enquire to Gail Tuke-Hastings on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Pitches start at £50. 
Entry for bargain hunters is £5 per car and the event will run 9.30am to 3pm.  For more information, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/carboot

Comedy Night
Sunday 15th August
Make a date in your diary to visit The Granville at Barford when it hosts its third successful and highly popular comedy night on. The award-winning dining pub has yet again managed to attract three superb headline acts including Gavin Webster as seen on BBC2’s ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’, Roger Monkhouse as seen on Channel 4’s ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, Ben Davids and the legendary Ryan Gough as compere.
www.granvillebarford.co.uk

Crucible
1st September-30th October
One of the largest and most important exhibitions of contemporary sculpture to take place in Britain during the past decade, will be open and free of charge at Gloucester Cathedral. Over 70 sculptures will be featured including works of art by Lynn Chadwick, Antony Gormley and Damien Hirst.
7.30 pm £14 (£12 concs)
www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Dreamboats and Petticoats
Monday 6th – Saturday 11th September
Step back into the Golden Era with Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical. With classics from legendary artists such as Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps To Heaven and much more. In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons. Tickets: £16 - £32
www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Vintage & Classic Car Rally
Monday 30th August
On August bank holiday Monday, Tewkesbury Rotary Club will running their annual Vintage & Classic Car Rally at Bredon Cricket Club, Westmancote GL20 7EU from 11am to 5pm. There will be a licensed bar, pig roast, teas & homemade cakes. Adults £4. Children free. For more information please contact www.bredoncarrally.org.uk

‘In the Mood’ with Five Star Swing
Friday 6thAugust
This unique, uplifting show filled with joyous and atmospheric swing, jazz and blues music features multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, performing songs from swing supremos including Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. To book please visit www.rosestheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01684 295074.

Birds of Prey Demonstrations
August 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th.
By the Cotswold Falconry Centre at Cotswold Wildlife Park
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Roman Standards – A Family Drop-In
Wednesday 4th August
2.30 – 4.30pm
Keep your troops in position!
Make your own Roman Standard
www.cotswold.gov.uk

Roman Gardens – A Family Drop-In
Thursday 5th August
10am – 12pm
Discover more about Roman gardens and design your own to take home.
www.cotswold.gov.uk

Dinosaur Dayz down the Brewery
Thursday 5th August
In partnership with the Brewery, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum meets Jurassic Park when it goes out and about for two fun-packed dinosaur-themed Thursdays. For a fun-filled family day out bring the children down to design and decorate a giant dino egg to take home, create a stunning dinosaur scrap sculpture, excavate bones using the tricks of the archaeologist’s trade and make a mould of a real dinosaur tooth or claw. Add to this a spot of monster themed face painting to make your own little monsters day complete. 12noon - 4.00pm. For more details visit www.thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk

‘Just the Ticket’
Travel and transport in Cirencester by road, canal and rail – including 17th century Sat-Nav.
Saturdays, 7th and 21st August - 11th and 25th September
An exhibition of paintings, photographs and the Millennium Embroidery in the Bingham Gallery, Dyer Street (next to The Fleece Hotel). Free.
www.binghamlibrarytrust.org.uk

Lace-making techniques at Sudeley Castle
Until 8th August
Want to try your hand at something different? Then head down to Sudeley Castle where The Lace Society and Cotswold Lacemakers (with help from Vale Lacemakers and Pillow Talk Lace Group) will be demonstrating lace-making techniques. There will be a ‘have-a-go pillow’ where visitors can try their hand at lace making and there will be a variety of styles of lace on display. Demonstrations will take place in the Exhibitions area daily. Sudeley Castle is Open Daily: 10.30am – 5.00pm
www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

A Medieval Walk
Tuesday 10th August 10.30am
Discover the Medieval heritage of Cirencester including the surviving buildings, monuments and the site of the Abbey of St Mary. Cost £5 adult, £4.50 concessions and £2 children. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking and be aware there are no seating opportunities on the route. The walks will start promptly from the museum. In the event of adverse weather, the walk may be rescheduled. For further information please call the museum.
www.cotswold.gov.uk

Farmyard Fun – A Family Drop-In
Wednesday 11th August
2.30 – 4.30pm. Find out about farming in the Cotswolds and make your own stretchy farm animal.
www.cotswold.gov.uk

Caramba Theatre Company Presents The Three Musketeers
Sunday 22nd August
For a fantastic family day out head out to Ebrington Cricket Ground to watch the familiar adventures of D’Artagnan and his three fellow musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, as they fight for king and country in a brand new version adapted and directed by Kate Guest. So, bring along your friends, family and picnic hampers for a thoroughly enjoyable day out! Doors open at 12.30pm for picnics, Performance at 2pm. Tickets: £8.50 / £7. Call: 07952 820456 or
www.caramba-theatre.co.uk

Wolverine Week
23rd to 29th August
A week of enrichment with frozen ice treats for our brand new wolverine pair, Sharapova and Sarka.
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Winchcombe Country Show
Monday 30th August
12 noon – 5.30 pm
A great local family day out at Winchcombe Senior School Field. The show offers something for everyone from Punch & Judy to cow pat bingo, crafts, stalls, stunt dogs from the TV, terrier racing, stone walling, wood carving, Morris dancing, bouncy castle, Winchcombe Concert Brass Band, Dress the Mummy, Children’s Go Karts, fortune teller, street entertainers, skittle and golf competitions, a magician, face painting, children’s tattoos, and a raffle with fabulous prizes. Do not miss a taste of irresistible home-made cakes in the tea tent, a few cheeky drinks in the licensed bar, a choice of healthy eating refreshments, organic ice cream and much more.
www.winchcombe.co.uk/countryshow

GROW
Tuesday 7th September
Tuesday Night Supper Club (TNSC) was started by three friends who want to raise money for a new local charity called GROW. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month, in specially selected venues who offer them a delicious set menu at the affordable price of £10. Guests are then asked to make a donation of a couple of pounds towards the charity. TNSC is a great way to catch up with friends and make new ones, also an opportunity for networking or just relax and laugh with a great bunch of people. You can find our page on Facebook if you search ‘Tuesday Night Supper Club’ for updates.
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Thursday 9th September
LINC and The Rotary Club of Cheltenham North Presents an all singling, all dancing, all strumming Ukulele players at the Cheltenham Town Hall. For more details please visit www.lincfund.org or www.ukuleleorchestra.com

Amethyst Ball
10th September
Cedars Amethyst Trust is a local Gloucestershire charity providing the funding for a range of relaxation and wellbeing treatments for both men and women undergoing treatment for, and recovering from cancer. The ball will take place in the Star Suite at Kingsholm stadium, the home of Gloucester Rugby. Tickets cost £55 per person and will include a three course dinner, auction, raffle and a casino, with all profits going to the Cedars Amethyst Trust.  There will also be entertainment from a live band. For more information on how you can support the charity please contact Cedars Amethyst Trust on 01452 307767 or email:
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Celebrity Fashion Extravaganza
In aid of Caring Matters Now: Helping children with bad birthmarks and growths
Sunday 12th September
Forest Green Rovers Football Stadium. Doors open at 1pm for stalls and cream teas. Fashion show at 4pm where over 40 celebrities including actors, actresses, presenters, athletes, authors, comedians, singers and female impersonators have agreed to model, compere and perform. Tickets cost £20 which includes programme and goodie bag. Available from Forest Green Rovers Football Stadium. Tel: 01453 834860.

Wake up and Walk for Winston’s Wish!
Child bereavement charity Winston’s Wish is thrilled to announce the exciting news that their Sunrise Walks are back for 2010! After two successful flagship events in Gloucestershire and West Sussex in 2009 this unique and special walk has become a highlight of the Winston’s Wish year and for everyone who takes part.
There will be two 10 mile Winston’s Wish Sunrise Walks again this year and you can choose to join in either: West Sussex on: Sunday 19th September 2010
or in Gloucestershire on: Saturday 25th September 2010. Places are limited and after such a successful first year lots of our wonderful walkers have already put their name down to be a part of something special again! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join us in a unique experience!
For further details and to register please visit www.sunrisewalk.co.uk

Duke at The Fox Inn
Friday 20th August
Head on down to The Fox Inn, Great Barrington at 8pm to hear the talents of Duke, the legendary beat boxers. This is guaranteed to be a fantastic night, if you have never heard Duke you are in for a treat as they never disappoint. And if you need another excuse then this event is all in aid of Caroline Smith’s fundraising for her trek across the Inca Trail in March in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and Lionheart. Tickets are £10 each. To read more about Caroline’s challenge visit: www.cazsperuchallenge.moonfruit.com or alternatively if you would like to book tickets or need more info please call 01451 844084 / 07814 684424.

Lapstone and Meg Rivers cakes Invite you to a Fashion Show
in aid of Maggies and Shipston Home Nursing
Thursday 23rd September
6.30pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £20 to include Champagne & Canapes, and 20 per cent discount on the Lapstone Autumn Clothing Collection. To be held at Lapstone Westington Hill, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6EG. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lapstone on 01386 841611.

Beth Nielsen Chapman
Thursday 23 September
7.30pm Town Hall
Tickets: £22.50, £19.50. The Cheltenham Town Hall is very pleased to have Beth Nielson Chapman gracing the stage as part of her national tour. A regular on Radio 2, this Nashville-based singer has already produced four highly acclaimed albums and her latest offering provides a soul-deep style that will have fans, new and old, wanting more.
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Brazilian Extravaganza Ball 2010
Saturday 2nd October
Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association hosts the Brazilian Extravaganza Ball at the Cheltenham Racecourse this October. Complete with an auction, dancers, live band, jugglers, champagne reception and much more. Get your tickets now before they run out! 7.30pm – 1am, tickets £50 p.p. For more information contact 01242 235478 / 07979 853907

The All Your Life Celebrity Charity Ball
Cheltenham Town Hall
Saturday 30th October
Britain’s Got Talent favourites Stavros Flatley top the bill at this glamorous, celebrity event of the year, compered by Willie Thorne, snooker player and star of Strictly Come Dancing. Music is provided by internationally famous band Le Freak. A professional fun casino, a charity auction boasting luxury prizes, and magicians and celebrity guests complete the line-up. All net proceeds go to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre in Cheltenham and Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children. 7.30pm – 1am. Doors open: 7.15pm. Tickets: £85 each individually or £600 for a table of 8 inclusive of champagne & wine.
For tickets call 01242 222118 or visit: www.allyourlife.co.uk

CALMSDEN HORSE TRIALS
10th October
9am-6pm. Ampney Down Farm, Stow Road, Cirencester, GL7 5EU
An opportunity for you to visit a new fixture in the British Eventing calendar, an event which combines three disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. Set against an impressive Cotswold landscape and attracting a broad spectrum of horse and rider from novice to the more experienced. Alongside the eventing there will be tradestands, food and refreshments for a great family day out. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.