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Death of a Salesman, RSC, Stratford upon Avon
14/04/2015
Rolling, growling, drawling – Antony Sher a magnificent, tragic Willy Lomax in 5* Death of a Salesman at the RSC until May 2.
Rating: ***** By Colin Davison @IamColinDavisonThe Jew of Malta, RSC, Stratford upon Avon
14/04/2015
He makes Shylock seem like a soft-hearted philanthropist who rescues 3-legged strays from Battersea. Christopher Marlowe’s savage comedy The Jew of Malta at the RSC until September.
Rating: **** By Colin Davison @IamColinDavisonFish ‘n’ Frolics Festival set to be best ever
14/04/2015
This years Fish ‘n’ Frolics Festival in Shipston-on-Stour is set to be bigger and better than ever before with a mixture of angling, entertainment and live music to satisfy the crowds.
This fun event has raised money for local good causes and this year is for Shipston Home Nursing as well as for the Shipston Junior Anglers.
This fun event has raised money for local good causes and this year is for Shipston Home Nursing as well as for the Shipston Junior Anglers.
Museum stages display…of poetry
13/04/2015
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is putting on a display of a different kind.
From Friday, April 17, until Friday, May 22, the museum is displaying poetry which was entered for the Corinium Poetry Competition 2015.
From Friday, April 17, until Friday, May 22, the museum is displaying poetry which was entered for the Corinium Poetry Competition 2015.
Clarkson’s welcome appearance at Chippy Lido auction
12/04/2015
Jeremy Clarkson made his first public appearance since being sacked by the BBC when he hosted Chipping Norton Lido’s annual Auction of Promises in familiar style.
The former Top Gear presenter, who lives in Chippy, gained the attention of the national media when he acted as auctioneer at the event at Chipping Norton Town Hall on Friday evening.
The former Top Gear presenter, who lives in Chippy, gained the attention of the national media when he acted as auctioneer at the event at Chipping Norton Town Hall on Friday evening.
Six new deputies announced by Lord-Lieutenant
10/04/2015
Several prominent Cotswold residents are among six new deputies announced by Gloucestershire’s Lord-Lieutenant.
Dame Janet Trotter has announced the deputies to help support events and carry out duties across the county, including former England rugby captain Phil Vickery.
Dame Janet Trotter has announced the deputies to help support events and carry out duties across the county, including former England rugby captain Phil Vickery.
Gardens Illustrated Festival coming to Malmesbury
08/04/2015
Leading experts and gardening VIPs Dan Pearson, Alys Fowler and Sarah Raven will be amongst the star guests descending on Malmesbury next week when the historic town plays host to the inaugural Gardens Illustrated Festival.
Taking place on the evening of Friday, April 17, and all day on Saturday, April 18, the Gardens Illustrated Festival will feature a fascinating programme of talks, garden tours, and photography and garden art workshops, plus the opportunity to buy from a carefully selected gathering of the country’s finest nurseries and suppliers of beautiful garden products.
Taking place on the evening of Friday, April 17, and all day on Saturday, April 18, the Gardens Illustrated Festival will feature a fascinating programme of talks, garden tours, and photography and garden art workshops, plus the opportunity to buy from a carefully selected gathering of the country’s finest nurseries and suppliers of beautiful garden products.
Schoolchildren plant wheat for The Big Feastival
08/04/2015
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), along with FWP Matthews Millers and Hobbs House Bakery, has launched The Wheat Project, which will take over The Big Feastival’s allotment patch this summer.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Potato Patch, Alex James was joined by Fabulous Baker Brothers Tom and Henry Herbert and children from Kingham and Bledington primary schools’ gardening clubs to plant wheat, rye and spelt varieties that will be ready to harvest at this year’s The Big Feastival, taking place at Alex James’s Kingham farm from August 28-30.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Potato Patch, Alex James was joined by Fabulous Baker Brothers Tom and Henry Herbert and children from Kingham and Bledington primary schools’ gardening clubs to plant wheat, rye and spelt varieties that will be ready to harvest at this year’s The Big Feastival, taking place at Alex James’s Kingham farm from August 28-30.
Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes baby rhino Ian
02/04/2015
Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrated two incredible milestones this week.
First-time mother Ruby gave birth to the park’s first male rhino on the same day the park celebrated its 45th anniversary.
First-time mother Ruby gave birth to the park’s first male rhino on the same day the park celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Going the extra mile in the ‘Walking Capital of the Cotswolds’
02/04/2015
The quaint north Cotswold town of Winchcombe is staging its 6th annual Walking Festival in May, building on the successful formula that has won it two Cotswold Tourism awards.
The three-day festival offers more than 20 walks for differing levels of fitness and ability. Most walks are themed and this year they include visiting lost medieval villages, following the legendary journey of the murdered Prince Kenelm or visiting mills along the upper River Isbourne.
The three-day festival offers more than 20 walks for differing levels of fitness and ability. Most walks are themed and this year they include visiting lost medieval villages, following the legendary journey of the murdered Prince Kenelm or visiting mills along the upper River Isbourne.
Please HELP to keep the Cotswolds free of litter!
01/04/2015
Now that the clocks have gone forward, more people are turning their attention to outdoor pursuits.
Cotswold District Council is preparing for an upturn in activities which generate waste. As well as promoting the composting of garden waste through the garden waste collection service, the council is urging residents and visitors to follow some simple steps which will HELP ensure that the area is free of unsightly litter.
Cotswold District Council is preparing for an upturn in activities which generate waste. As well as promoting the composting of garden waste through the garden waste collection service, the council is urging residents and visitors to follow some simple steps which will HELP ensure that the area is free of unsightly litter.
How a Cotswold church that nearly died 30 years ago has burst back to life
01/04/2015
A Cotswold church that was facing an uncertain future just a few decades ago, with just a few faithful members remaining, has witnessed a remarkable transformation driven by a hope of a Christian revival breaking out in the Cotswolds.
Chipping Campden Baptist Church (CCBC) has come a long way since the late 1970s when the ‘congregation’ at one service consisted of three elderly members sitting around a stove in the chilly back room praying for new people to come in to the church.
Chipping Campden Baptist Church (CCBC) has come a long way since the late 1970s when the ‘congregation’ at one service consisted of three elderly members sitting around a stove in the chilly back room praying for new people to come in to the church.
Do you have a faith story to share?
01/04/2015
Here at Loving the Cotswolds we’d love to feature inspiring stories from the faith community, whatever your denomination.
If you have an exciting piece of news about what’s happening in your church community or an inspirational story to share, please email david@lovingthecotswolds.com
If you have an exciting piece of news about what’s happening in your church community or an inspirational story to share, please email david@lovingthecotswolds.com
Further views sought on restoring Standish Hospital site
01/04/2015
Stroud District Council is asking for feedback to help determine the future of the derelict Standish Hospital site which was vacated a decade ago.
A draft ‘planning concept statement’ has been produced to help the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which owns the site, bring it back into use in a way which preserves the heritage of the site.
A draft ‘planning concept statement’ has been produced to help the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which owns the site, bring it back into use in a way which preserves the heritage of the site.
The Truth that refuses to die
31/03/2015
Thought for Easter by Rev Stephen Wookey, St David’s Church, Moreton-in-Marsh
Make sure you’re ready to vote
31/03/2015
With general and local elections taking place on Thursday, May 7, Stroud District Council is urging residents to make sure that they are ready to cast their votes.
As polling cards are sent to the 91,000 registered voters in the district this week, the council is keen to ensure that anyone entitled to vote does not miss out.
As polling cards are sent to the 91,000 registered voters in the district this week, the council is keen to ensure that anyone entitled to vote does not miss out.
Cotswold monument is given stargazing award
29/03/2015
A prehistoric monument in the Cotswolds has been given a stargazing award in recognition of its views of the Milky Way.
The Rollright Stones, situated high on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border near Long Compton, is made up of three Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments.
The Rollright Stones, situated high on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border near Long Compton, is made up of three Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments.
Pupils brighten up town with wildflower project
27/03/2015
Pupils at the Rosary Catholic Primary School in Stroud have been preparing to brighten up their school grounds and the local area with 3 million wildflower seeds by planting wildflowers to attract butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinating insects.
The wildflowers, which have been planted in a prominent location alongside Merrywalks, will also help to make the area more colourful and attractive, supporting Stroud’s “In Bloom” bid.
The wildflowers, which have been planted in a prominent location alongside Merrywalks, will also help to make the area more colourful and attractive, supporting Stroud’s “In Bloom” bid.
F1 success for Team Zoom!
26/03/2015
Three pupils from Chipping Campden School are celebrating their success in a national science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) challenge.
Year 8 students’ Noah Booker, Olly Fisher and Chris Bridges, who make up Team Zoom, won the Central England regional finals of the Bloodhound SSC Class in the 2015 F1 in Schools competition on February 25.
Year 8 students’ Noah Booker, Olly Fisher and Chris Bridges, who make up Team Zoom, won the Central England regional finals of the Bloodhound SSC Class in the 2015 F1 in Schools competition on February 25.
Horse logging course is no drag
26/03/2015
The Cotswolds Conservation Board’s first-ever horse logging course last month was a sell-out and already bookings for the next course in October are being taken.
The Introduction to Horse Logging took place in February at Ullenwood, near Coberley, Gloucestershire, where the board has managed a woodland site since 2013.
The Introduction to Horse Logging took place in February at Ullenwood, near Coberley, Gloucestershire, where the board has managed a woodland site since 2013.
