At Loving the Cotswolds, we chose Cotswold News Page 1 as part of our 101 reasons because it captures something distinctive about this much-loved part of England.
Read on for the details, from Nurse shaves off her hair for charity, Read more and REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to the reasons this place or story continues to add to the charm and character of the Cotswolds.
Nurse shaves off her hair for charity
05/01/2022
A 49-year-old district nurse from Gloucestershire brought in the New Year with a ‘big chop’ – shaving off all her hair to raise vital funds for a charity which provides end-of-life care to local families in their homes.
Elaine Pratten, a mum of two from Cheltenham and a district nurse team lead for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, says the pandemic has highlighted more than ever the vital care given by Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice helping to keep patients safe at home.
Elaine Pratten, a mum of two from Cheltenham and a district nurse team lead for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, says the pandemic has highlighted more than ever the vital care given by Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice helping to keep patients safe at home.
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
04/12/2021
They’ve only gone and done it again! The team at the Everyman Theatre have come up with an absolute knockout of a pantomime that is one of the best (if not THE best) I’ve ever seen.
After last year’s run was curtailed by Covid, this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk is just pure pantomime class.
After last year’s run was curtailed by Covid, this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk is just pure pantomime class.
Cornbury brings out the big hitters
23/11/2021
Cornbury Music Festival has today (Tuesday) revealed its classic line-up of headliners for 2022.
Loved by locals, Cornbury is a long established festival in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, with the friendly community atmosphere of a village fete, that just happens to have some of the biggest International names in music performing on the main stage.
Loved by locals, Cornbury is a long established festival in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, with the friendly community atmosphere of a village fete, that just happens to have some of the biggest International names in music performing on the main stage.
New theatre in Chipping Campden is named
17/11/2021
A brand new £4 million, state-of-the-art theatre being built in the Cotswolds has been given its name.
The venue on site at Chipping Campden School is nearing completion and plans to launch in Spring 2022.
The venue on site at Chipping Campden School is nearing completion and plans to launch in Spring 2022.
40th Anniversary Gala brings end-of-season success to GWSR
12/11/2021
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has ended its pre-Christmas operating season in spectacular style, with a two-day mixed traction gala that attracted almost 2,000 passengers.
The event, over the weekend of 6-7 November, was staged as a finale to the railway’s 40th anniversary with eight locomotives operating – four steam, four diesel plus a diesel multiple-unit – working an intensive timetable that included a freight train. There were in addition, double-headed and non-stop services each day.
The event, over the weekend of 6-7 November, was staged as a finale to the railway’s 40th anniversary with eight locomotives operating – four steam, four diesel plus a diesel multiple-unit – working an intensive timetable that included a freight train. There were in addition, double-headed and non-stop services each day.
Youth charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
12/11/2021
Thirty years ago two youthworkers from a church in Minchinhampton had a vision to set up a youth café in Stroud.
After recruiting a small team of volunteers they opened The Door Youth Project at the bottom of Gloucester Street on Friday evenings and Saturdays.
After recruiting a small team of volunteers they opened The Door Youth Project at the bottom of Gloucester Street on Friday evenings and Saturdays.
Fee Fi Fo Fum…Book now for panto fun!
04/11/2021
Christmas is just around the corner and so is the annual treat that is the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre pantomime!
Last year ‘Tweedy’s REDUCED Pantomime’ was a huge hit but was forced to close on Christmas Eve due to Covid restrictions.
Last year ‘Tweedy’s REDUCED Pantomime’ was a huge hit but was forced to close on Christmas Eve due to Covid restrictions.
Stunning kingfisher sculptures flock to fundraising event
14/10/2021
The Kingfisher Trail, a truly unique collection of 22 individually designed sculptures, ihas swooped to a close in the Cotswolds.
The kingfishers are taking a well-earned break and a rest from public display before their auction appearance!
The kingfishers are taking a well-earned break and a rest from public display before their auction appearance!
Choir excited about their first post-Covid concert
21/09/2021
The Chanterelles are a group of young ladies drawn together by their love of singing, under the direction of Dr Shirley Court.
Since 2009 they have impressed both audiences and adjudicators alike with their professional approach and clear enjoyment for the music they sing, with a diverse repertoire which spans genres and showcases the rich sounds they make.
Since 2009 they have impressed both audiences and adjudicators alike with their professional approach and clear enjoyment for the music they sing, with a diverse repertoire which spans genres and showcases the rich sounds they make.
Pam Ayres steams through the Cotswolds
17/09/2021
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) features in a new four-part series hosted by ‘national treasure’ Pam Ayres, being aired by Channel 5 from today (September 17) at 8pm.
The railway is covered in the third programme of the series on Friday, October 1. It chronicles Pam’s visit earlier this year when she took a round trip over the line, starting from Toddington station, calling at Winchcombe, Cheltenham Racecourse and back via Broadway, chatting to volunteers along the way.
The railway is covered in the third programme of the series on Friday, October 1. It chronicles Pam’s visit earlier this year when she took a round trip over the line, starting from Toddington station, calling at Winchcombe, Cheltenham Racecourse and back via Broadway, chatting to volunteers along the way.
Magnificent samurai armour returns to Snowshill Manor
17/09/2021
A magnificent suit of 19th century samurai armour – part of the largest collection of such armour in the UK – has returned to display at the National Trust’s Snowshill Manor in Gloucestershire after 300 hours of painstaking conservation and cleaning.
New Cotswold entertainment venue has grand plans
17/09/2021
Cirencester’s Ingleside House has only just opened its doors as a boutique hotel but already has grand plans to become a leading light in entertainment and dining with the announcement of its first live shows planned for October.
Fun-filled weekend for dogs and their owners
15/09/2021
DogFest West is coming to the Cotswolds this weekend!
In partnership with Bought By Many, the most doggylicious day in the events calendar comes to Cirencester Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19.
In partnership with Bought By Many, the most doggylicious day in the events calendar comes to Cirencester Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19.
‘The vegetable king’ brings out book on gardening
20/08/2021
A gardening grandad from the Cotswolds who has over a quarter of a million fans on Twitter has written a book of gardening tips and wisdom.
Gerald Stratford, who lives in Milton-under-Wychwood has a huge Twitter following with over 308,000 followers to his page (@geraldstratfor3)
Funding boost for Chipping Campden School
21/07/2021
Today (Wednesday, July 21) the project to build a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) at Chipping Campden School (CCS) receives a huge boost of £125,000 funding from property developer Duchy Homes.
The PAC, a £3.8 million project, is due for completion by the end of the year and will open to the public in Spring 2022.
The PAC, a £3.8 million project, is due for completion by the end of the year and will open to the public in Spring 2022.
The Cotswold Show postponed until mid-August
18/06/2021
One of Gloucestershire’s biggest summer events has been postponed until later in the summer in the wake of the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening.
The Cotswold Show, which was set to take place at Cirencester Park over the weekend of July 3 and 4, has been rescheduled for the weekend of August 14 and 15.
The Cotswold Show, which was set to take place at Cirencester Park over the weekend of July 3 and 4, has been rescheduled for the weekend of August 14 and 15.
Butterfly Appeal set to create mesmerising artwork
18/06/2021
Minchinhampton-based Longfield Hospice is encouraging people to support its Butterfly Appeal as a special way to remember a loved one.
The hospice has 1,000 beautiful limited-edition metal butterflies available which will be a beautiful reminder of someone you love – whether they were cared for by Longfield Hospice or not.
The hospice has 1,000 beautiful limited-edition metal butterflies available which will be a beautiful reminder of someone you love – whether they were cared for by Longfield Hospice or not.
New wild foodie foraging experience launches at Burleigh Court
10/06/2021
Luxury Cotswolds hotel Burleigh Court has just launched a new wild foodie foraging experience for the summer and autumn.
Nestled in nature, the historic Grade II listed property is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Minchinhampton in Gloucestershire and is the ideal location to have a carefully curated wild foodie experience led by a professional forager.
The Wurzels to headline the Cotswolds Cider Festival
10/06/2021
The Cotswolds Cider Festival is pleased to announce that The Wurzels have said yes to playing the fest one more time!
The Festival, held at the Bingham Hall, Cirencester, on Friday, July 30, just builds and builds and promises to be another sell-out success.
The Festival, held at the Bingham Hall, Cirencester, on Friday, July 30, just builds and builds and promises to be another sell-out success.
More businesses urged to apply for Restart Grants
19/05/2021
Stroud District Council has paid £4.1million in Restart Grants – and more businesses are urged to apply.
The council has been offering Government grants to businesses which have been adversely affected by national lockdowns and periods of local restrictions.
The council has been offering Government grants to businesses which have been adversely affected by national lockdowns and periods of local restrictions.
