Cheltenham Warchiefs

Cheltenham4u now provides a guide to Cheltenham Clubs & Societies. At www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/community you can find almost 300 Cheltenham clubs, societies and local community groups.

SPOTLIGHT - Cheltenham Warchiefs

Table top wargaming is a hobby aimed at people of any age. Although it might take you some time to learn the rules and work your way round different types of games, once you get the grip of it you find yourself in a boundless and slightly addictive world of fantasy.

Wargaming helps you build new friendships and lets your creativity run wild. It can actually increase your problem solving skills, and can at times be used as a tool for teaching and/or problem resolution.

If you like the fantasy worlds of PC games, table top wargaming is certainly something you’ll enjoy. If you live in Cheltenham area the best way to find like-minded gamers is to join Cheltenham Warchiefs.

Cheltenham Warchiefs are a group of friendly war gamers who were originally playing Warhammer Fantasy Battle, but now its members play lots of different games including 40K, Mordheim, Blood Bowl, Flames of War, Napoleonics, Warmachine, Blitzkrieg Commander, Warmaster Ancients and more.

For more information please visit their profile at Cheltenham4u.


If you are a member of Cheltenham club or society and would like to get your club's profile featured to promote its activities please get in touch. To find out how please visit our website www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/community.

Cheltenham Fireworks

Autumn is well on its way and November Guy Fawkes fireworks extravaganza is fast approaching. There is a number of great fireworks displays and bonfire nights taking place in and around Cheltenham.



2 November, Churchdown Park

A firework display will take place at Churchdown Park on November 2, gates open at 5.30pm for a 7pm start, adults £2.50, children £1.50. Tickets are on sale from the parish council offices, Rays Hardware, Blacksmith Lane, the dry cleaners at St John's and local schools. Tickets bought on the night will be £3 adults and £2 for a child.


2 November, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary School

Bishop’s Cleeve Primary School in Tobyfield Road will host a Dr. Who-themed bonfire night. The event takes place on November 2 and will include a firework display, refreshments and a range of stalls. Gates open at 6.30pm and the bonfire will be lit at 7pm. Tickets are available from the school at £3 for adults and £1 for children.


3 November 2007, Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse will traditionally host a dazzling evening of musical entertainment, fun packed fairground and one of the largest firework displays coordinated to themed music in the South West of England. The gates open at 5pm on Saturday the 3rd November and the fireworks display is planned to start at 7:15pm. The entry price has been kept at last year’s price of £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children.


4 November 2007, Cheltenham Area Civil Service Clubhouse, Tewkesbury Road

The fireworks display starts at 6:30. Entry is in advance: £3 for members, guests £4, on the night £5. Tickets are available from the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is fully licensed. No sparkles allowed. Parking at ALDI and Sainsbury's only.


10 November 2007, Burley Field Lakes, Leckhampton

There will again be a grand bonfire and fireworks display at Burley Fields Lakes off Leckhampton Lane on Saturday, November 10. Tickets in advance are £4, and £6 on the night, and can be purchased from Lanes Butcher in Bath Road, Leckhampton Mace Convenience store, Tivoli Store and Shurdington Post Office. There will be live music, disco and small fun fair. Refreshments include pig roast, burgers and chips. No alcohol or fireworks can be taken in. The bonfire is lit at 7pm, the kids' show starts at 8.15pm and the evening will culminate with grand finale at 9.45pm.


10 November 2007, St. Edward's Junior School

Family fireworks night is held at St. Edward's Junior School on 10 November. Children's rides and sideshows, as well as food and refreshments will be available at the site. Admission: £3.50 in advance, £4 at the gate, under 4 go free. Tickets are available from Lyefield DIY store, Charlton Kings, The Forge Newsagent, Church Street and Leckhampton Mace. Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm.

Is your local community or group organizing a bonfire/fireworks night? Let us know and we’ll include it in our list.

Cheltenham Leisure Centre - Its Future After Floods

Cheltenham Leisure Centre at Tommy Taylor's Lane has been damaged in July's floods, as its ground floor was submerged 1.5m under water, and its fate is at the moment uncertain.


One of the options considered for this recently refurbished facility is its complete closure as it's not compulsory for Cheltenham Borough Council to provide leisure facilities for the town.

There have been suggestions for building a completely new facility outside the boundaries of Cheltenham, which would be on much grander scale, however reinstating the centre as it was or with some cuts to its facilities is also considered as in case of closure the council would have to pay back some of the Lottery Sport Fund money they received for its refurbishment in 2003.

The leisure centre had 1,600 members and 650,000 visitors a year and has been closed since the July floods. How do you feel about the future of Cheltenham Leisure Centre?