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Carluccio’s makes its grand opening in Cheltenham
29/05/2015
Carluccio’s has opened its 93rd UK restaurant in Cheltenham – its first in Gloucestershire.
The new restaurant, foodshop and deli brings the very best and true flavours of Italy to the Regency town.
The new restaurant, foodshop and deli brings the very best and true flavours of Italy to the Regency town.
New deal will put nutritious food on school menus
27/05/2015
A new provider will soon be serving up freshly cooked meals made from locally sourced quality ingredients to Gloucestershire schoolchildren.
Gloucestershire County Council yesterday awarded a new contract to Caterlink to provide healthy school meals to primary and special schools. The agreement will begin in July and will run until July 2020.
Gloucestershire County Council yesterday awarded a new contract to Caterlink to provide healthy school meals to primary and special schools. The agreement will begin in July and will run until July 2020.
Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling – exclusive video!
26/05/2015
The annual cheese rolling contest took place at Coopers Hill, near Brockworth, Gloucestershire, on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25) and Loving the Cotswolds has some video footage to illustrate just what a bonkers event it is!
First £100,000 raised towards Old Prison conservation
26/05/2015
The owners of the Old Prison at Northleach, the Friends of the Cotswolds charity, is celebrating raising the first £100,000 towards the conservation of the Grade II* Listed Georgian building.
With the assistance of a generous grant from the Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, they have recently been able to complete some urgent conservation work to the building, situated on the Fosse Way just outside Northleach.
With the assistance of a generous grant from the Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, they have recently been able to complete some urgent conservation work to the building, situated on the Fosse Way just outside Northleach.
Emerging artists to show off their work in the Cotswolds
26/05/2015
An exciting new art exhibition in the Cotswolds is set to offer a showcase of emerging British artists and bring together a collection of dynamic local businesses around the Cotswolds.
The Summer Collection is taking place at the newly-renovated Oxleaze Barn, near Burford, from Thursday, June 18, to Saturday, June 20.
The Summer Collection is taking place at the newly-renovated Oxleaze Barn, near Burford, from Thursday, June 18, to Saturday, June 20.
Moreton train station receives a green-fingered make-over
25/05/2015
Train passengers travelling through Moreton-in-Marsh station may have noticed an improvement in the appearance of the flower beds and tubs on the station platform recently.
All-weather pitch is a real cause for celebration
25/05/2015
Chipping Campden School is celebrating the completion of an ambitious sporting project as part of its 575th anniversary this year.
Work to finish a brand new £555,000 all-weather artificial grass pitch has come to an end and earlier this month the new facility was handed over to the school by contractors S&C; Slatters.
Work to finish a brand new £555,000 all-weather artificial grass pitch has come to an end and earlier this month the new facility was handed over to the school by contractors S&C; Slatters.
The Merchant of Venice, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
24/05/2015
Rating: **** By Colin Davison @IamColinDavison
Interpretations of Shakespeare come and go, but revelations are rarer.
Interpretations of Shakespeare come and go, but revelations are rarer.
Electric Vehicle Charging Point goes live in Cirencester
24/05/2015
A rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Point (EVCP) has been activated at the Beeches Car Park in Cirencester.
The new charge point was damaged by vandals and required a repair before it could be commissioned and registered with the ‘Charge Your Car’ network.
The new charge point was damaged by vandals and required a repair before it could be commissioned and registered with the ‘Charge Your Car’ network.
Cotswold community says ‘bye-bye’ to buying
24/05/2015
Northleach residents have won a £700 award from Cotswold District Council for their efforts to create a green community.
At the heart of this is a new initiative known as Streetbank, a UK-wide movement of people who share with their neighbours.
At the heart of this is a new initiative known as Streetbank, a UK-wide movement of people who share with their neighbours.
Cotswold villages among those "you must see before you die"
22/05/2015
An article on an American news website entitled “18 Charming British Villages You Must See Before You Die” is dominated by Cotswold villages.
No fewer than six of the 18 villages in the article on BuzzFeed are located in the Cotswolds. They are Bibury, Blockley, Bourton-on-the-Water and Painswick, all in Gloucestershire, along with the Wiltshire villages of Lacock and Castle Combe.
No fewer than six of the 18 villages in the article on BuzzFeed are located in the Cotswolds. They are Bibury, Blockley, Bourton-on-the-Water and Painswick, all in Gloucestershire, along with the Wiltshire villages of Lacock and Castle Combe.
‘Pointless’ star to add showbiz sparkle to village open day
22/05/2015
The star of BBC 1’s Pointless quiz show, Alexander Armstrong, will be heading for this year’s Adlestrop Open Day, held in the Cotswold village near Stow-on-the-Wold.
He will be judging the Fun Dog Show at the event on Sunday, June 14, where he’ll be awarding rosettes for Prettiest Puppy, the Golden Oldie and Most Handsome Dog.
He will be judging the Fun Dog Show at the event on Sunday, June 14, where he’ll be awarding rosettes for Prettiest Puppy, the Golden Oldie and Most Handsome Dog.
Moreton Show moves into new office
21/05/2015
Moreton-in-Marsh and District Agricultural and Horse Show Society has moved into new offices at 5 Wychwood Court in the Cotswold Business Village in Moreton.
Outgoing chairman gives cash boost to official charities
21/05/2015
The departing chairman of Cotswold District Council, Cllr Clive Bennett, has boosted the funds of two charities that received his official support during his term in office.
During the first meeting of the new council since the recent local elections, Cllr Bennett announced that events he had organised had raised almost £559 each for Garrison Girls and Scoo-B-Doo – a grand total of about £1,117.
During the first meeting of the new council since the recent local elections, Cllr Bennett announced that events he had organised had raised almost £559 each for Garrison Girls and Scoo-B-Doo – a grand total of about £1,117.
Rhythm of the Dance coming to Cheltenham
21/05/2015
The National Dance Company of Ireland, featuring The Young Irish Tenors, will perform for one night only at Cheltenham Town Hall on Wednesday, July 8, as part of their nationwide tour of the rousing step dance extravaganza Rhythm of the Dance.
This incredible live show, which tours for up to 40 weeks per year, is in its 16th year and has been seen by over 4.8 million people in 59 countries, including the USA, China and Russia, but has rarely visited the UK – until now.
This incredible live show, which tours for up to 40 weeks per year, is in its 16th year and has been seen by over 4.8 million people in 59 countries, including the USA, China and Russia, but has rarely visited the UK – until now.
The circus is coming to Broadway!
20/05/2015
The circus is coming to town – well, actually, the Cotswold village of Broadway – this summer as part of a fundraising school fete.
Circus Pazaz will be giving three one-hour shows in a Big Top on Broadway Village Green on Saturday, July 4.
Circus Pazaz will be giving three one-hour shows in a Big Top on Broadway Village Green on Saturday, July 4.
Charter for high standards in work experience launched
20/05/2015
Stroud District Council has launched a new initiative to ensure that schools and local employers provide work valuable experience programmes for pupils.
Called the Skills for Stroud Work Experience Charter, it is part of the council’s commitment to improve employment prospects for young people.
Called the Skills for Stroud Work Experience Charter, it is part of the council’s commitment to improve employment prospects for young people.
Council elects new chairman and vice-chair
20/05/2015
Cotswold District Council has elected Cllr Mark Annett as its new chairman, replacing the outgoing chairman Cllr Clive Bennett.
Cllr Annett, who lives in Chipping Campden and represents Campden and Vale ward for the Conservatives, was previously the vice-chairman and that role will now be filled by Cllr Julian Beale.
Cllr Annett, who lives in Chipping Campden and represents Campden and Vale ward for the Conservatives, was previously the vice-chairman and that role will now be filled by Cllr Julian Beale.
‘Playful and engaging’ bronze sculpture to be installed at Hidcote
19/05/2015
Royal College of Art MA graduate Ali Grant is to unveil the fruits of her labour as artist in residence at Hidcote Manor in the Cotswolds on Thursday, May 28.
Ali Grant, who is known for her sculptures, studied the famous garden and the work the National Trust does to maintain it.
Ali Grant, who is known for her sculptures, studied the famous garden and the work the National Trust does to maintain it.
Watch deerhound racing at Berkeley Castle
19/05/2015
Deerhound racing, medieval mayhem and beautiful butterflies take centre stage at Berkeley Castle during the May half-term.
Visitors to the historic Gloucestershire castle will experience the sights and sounds of a popular 17th Century sport on Sunday, May 24, when the historic family home provides the perfect vantage point from which to watch deerhound racing on the fields next to the castle.
Visitors to the historic Gloucestershire castle will experience the sights and sounds of a popular 17th Century sport on Sunday, May 24, when the historic family home provides the perfect vantage point from which to watch deerhound racing on the fields next to the castle.
