1920s/1930s Dance Evening in Charlton Kings

29 August 2009, Sacred Hearts Parish Hall

Celebrating the very best of dance music from the 1920s and 1930s, the Footloose Dance Orchestra is putting on an evening of fabulous "top hits" from the days when popular music was good and good music was popular. Dust off your dancing shoes, or just come along to listen and watch - something for everyone. All welcome.

The event takes place at Sacred Hearts Parish Hall, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 9AU on 29 August 2009 at 7.15pm. Dancing from 7.30pm Tickets; £10, children free, from Jan Mentha Tel: 01223 502090 email: info@fdo.org.uk

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

Paws in the Park 2009

2 August 2009, 12 - 5pm, Burrows Playing Field

Paws in the Park is back this August. Come to Burrows Playing Field in Leckhampton for a day filled with dog competitions for dogs of any size or breed, which include such entertaining categories as Waggiest Tail, Best Six Legs, Best Trick, Dressed to Impress, Best Condition, Best Rescue Dog, Golden Oldie and Most Appealing Eyes. Children can enjoy donkey rides, facepainting, fun & games, raffles, and much more. This year's Paws in the Park will feature guest appearances by a TV vet Mark Abraham, who will judge the Novelty Class, and Amy Hatcher, dog behaviourist, who will be on hand to give help and advice. Dog Scurry will be available. It costs £1 to register your dog, spectators have free entry. The event starts at 12noon (dog registration 10.30am).

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

Dowty Slot Car Racing Club Update

Dowty Slot Car Racing Club is a friendly bunch of people who enjoy racing followed by a chat over a pint. If you would like to join them give a ring to Dave Coward on 01452 421311.
New updates for 2009 are now available, including results from all the latest races (1/32 scale, 1/24 scale and the Cotswold Challenge - race against Swindon's slot car racing club).

For more information about Dowty Slot Car Racing Club and other Cheltenham clubs and societies please visit our Community section at www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/community.

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.

The Night Owl Rock Club Is Back

170 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1EP
Opening night 8 August 2009 from 9pm

The Night Owl Rock Club is Back. Cheltenham's oldest Alternative/Rock/Metal club will be re-opening on the 8th August 2009 with an all nighter called "From Dusk Till Dawn" from 9pm to 6am. Tickets are £3 before midnight, £5 after. The club will then be open every Saturday Night from 9pm to 4am playing the best music around with various DJs playing throughout the month with Shooter/Ale/Cocktail Bar, Drink Promos and much, much more.

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

National Play Day in Pittville Park

5 August 2009, Pittville Park, 11am - 4pm

National Play Day will take place in Pittville Park on Wednesday, 5 August 2009. This free event will provide fun for the whole family. There will be 8 inflatables, climbing wall, games, such as coconut shy and hook-a-duck, face painting, tennis, golf, arts & crafts and much more. From 9.30am to 11.30am 'Look Ahead Fun Run' will take place, all proceeds go to The Children's Trust. For registration and more information about the run please call 01789 766960. For more information about National Play Day contact Kim Gibbon on 01242 774709.

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

Morgan Centenary Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse

1 - 2 August 2009, Cheltenham Racecourse

A most spectacular weekend of Morgan Centenary Celebrations is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this August. The event, designed for the whole family, will be a feast of sights and sounds for all to enjoy. You will be able to admire Morgan Sportscars, historic and modern Morgans will be on display. Evening concerts will feature English Symphony Orchestra, One Night of Queen and Rolling Clones. Family entertainment will include Circus Performers, Steam Fair, Climbing Wall, Badge Making, Clay Modelling Rodeo Bull, Target Football, Stilt Walkers, Trick Cyclists, Zylo Ball and much more. Those who like driving will be able to take part in driving challenges - Morgan Centenary Concours, Ladies Driving Challenge, AutoSolo & Pit Stop Challenge.

SATURDAY PROGRAMME
One Night of Queen
The Rolling Clones
Malvern Brass Band
Steel Band
Jazz Band
Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team
Salsa Dancers

SUNDAY PROGRAMME
English Symphony Orchestra
Churchdown Male Voice Choir
Morris Dancers
Malvern Brass Band
Steel Band
Jazz Band
Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team
Croquet
Firework Finale

Festival Weekend Ticket cost £45 for both days, £25 Saturday only (£15 from 5pm), £40 Sunday only (£25 from 5pm). Tickets can be purchased online at www.morgan-centenary.co.uk/festival/festival.html.

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

The Cotswold Male Voice Choir

Like to sing?! Now in its 60th year The Cotswold Male Voice Choir is a choir which enjoys both good efforts in their performances and a good social side to match. They are currently looking to add more members in order to match their commitments for 2009 and 2010 and of course beyond.

So if you can spare just one evening per week for rehearsal for just two hours then please get in touch. Telephone enquiries to the club secretary Paul Hipkiss on 01242 511139 or visit their website at http://www.cotswoldmvc.org/

CONCERTS PROGRAMME
Friday, 17th July 7.30pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chance Street, Tewkesbury

Saturday, 25th July 5.30pm

Military and Civilian Services Displays and Youth Pageant, Hardwicke Court, Bristol Road, Gloucester

Saturday, 15th August 7.00pm

Winchcombe Parish Church

Saturday 5th September 7.30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Whiteshill, Stroud, tickets: Haydn Sutton (bass) - 01453 763255

Saturday, 26th September 7.30pm

Lonsdale Road Methodist Church, Gloucester, Celebrating their 100th Anniversary

Saturday, 17th October 7.30pm

St. Georges' Church, Church St., Nailsworth, GL6 OBP Reverend Stephen Earley. Supporting the Church Organ Fund.

Sunday, 25th October 7.30pm
Playhouse Theatre, Stroud Combat Stress Charity Gala Evening, for more details: 07860 523522

29th October - 1st November
Ely Cathedral and Godmanchester (Huntingdon)

Saturday, 12th December 7.00pm
Emmanuel Church - Christmas Tree Week Singing with Naunton Park School Choir

Wednesday, 16th December 7.00pm

Nazareth House - Christmas Music

For more information about The Cotswold Male Voice Choir and other Cheltenham clubs and societies please visit our Community section at www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/community.

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.

Danter's Funfair in Cheltenham

9 July -12 July 2009, Montpellier Gardens

Yet again Danter's Funfair visits Cheltenham, promising a weekend of great entertainment. This time Danter's Funfair will be pitched with their amazing rides at Montpellier Gardens. The fair opens at 6pm week nights and at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.


For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

Cheltenham Town FC Fixtures 2009-2010

AUGUST
Sat 8 Grimsby Town H
Tue 11 Southend United CC 1st Round *H
Sat 15 Hereford United A
Tue 18 Rochdale *A
Sat 22 Bradford City H
w/c 24 Carling Cup 2nd Round
Sat 29 Darlington A
w/c 31 Johnstone’s Trophy 1st Round

SEPTEMBER
Sat 5 Dagenham & Redbridge H
Sat 12 Bury A
Sat 19 Rotherham United H
w/c 21 Carling Cup 3rd Round
Sat 26 Aldershot Town A
Tue 29 Shrewsbury Town *H

OCTOBER
Sat 3 Notts County H
w/c 5 Johnstone’s Trophy 2nd Round
Sat 10 Accrington Stanley A
Fri 16 Macclesfield Town *H
Sat 24 Port Vale A
w/c 26 Carling Cup 4th Round
Sat 31 Crewe Alexandra H

NOVEMBER
Sat 7 FA Cup 1st Round
w/c 9 Johnstone’s Trophy Area Qtr Final
Sat 14 Lincoln City A
Sat 21 Morecambe A
Tue 24 Barnet *H
Sat 28 FA Cup 2nd Round
w/c 30 Carling Cup 5th Round

DECEMBER
Tue 1 Torquay United *A
Sat 5 Northampton Town H
Sat 12 Chesterfield A
w/c 14 Johnstone’s Trophy Area Semi Final
Sat 19 Burton Albion H
Sat 26 AFC Bournemouth H
Mon 28 Dagenham & Redbridge A

JANUARY
Sat 2 Bradford City (or F.A. Cup 3rd Rnd) A
w/c 4 Carling Cup S-Final 1st leg
Sat 9 Hereford United H
Sat 16 Grimsby Town A
w/c 18 Carling Cup S-Final 2nd leg
w/c 18 Johnstone’s Trophy Area Final 1st Leg
Sat 23 Rochdale (or F.A. Cup 4th Rnd) H
Sat 30 Darlington H

FEBRUARY
Sat 6 AFC Bournemouth A
Sat 13 Barnet (or F.A. Cup 5th Rnd) A
w/c 15 Johnstone’s Trophy Area Final 2nd Leg
Sat 20 Morecambe H
Tue 23 Torquay United *H
Sat 27 Northampton Town A
Sun 28 Carling Cup Final

MARCH
Sat 6 Chesterfield (or F.A. Cup 6th Rnd) H
Sat 13 Burton Albion A
Sat 20 Port Vale H
Sat 27 Macclesfield Town A
Sun 28 Johnstone’s Trophy Final

APRIL
Sat 3 Lincoln City H
Mon 5 Crewe Alexandra A
Sat 10 Bury (or F.A. Cup S-Final) H
Tue 13 Shrewsbury Town *A
Sat 17 Rotherham United A
Sat 24 Aldershot Town H

MAY
Sat 1 Notts County A
Sat 8 Accrington Stanley H
Sat 15 FA Cup Final


Kick-off 3:00pm unless shown otherwise
* Kick-off 7.45pm

Midsummer in Montpellier 2009

18 July 2009, 12pm-9pm, Montpellier Gardens

Midsummer in Montpellier is a fantastic, free fun-filled day of family entertainment which takes place from noon to 9pm in Montpellier Gardens. The day will include live music and dance displays with mixed entertainment, local and sustainable market, Children's village, Danter's old-time fun fair and classic cars display.

The Children's Village is bigger and better this year. There will be workshops to inspire children and allow hands on experience of a variety of folk musical instruments. This will be run by Banshee 4 Schools who will also teach singing and dancing. Mini-montessori.com will be there with mini-montessrori "learning" "art" & "cooking" providing a environemtn that is fun and educational. The Play Rangers will also be on hand to entertain with a bouncy castle, face painting and a variety of arts and crafts.

There will also be O2 Rugby inflatable city and live music from The Jazz Badgers from 6pm-9pm. You can bring a picnic and enjoy the live entertainment.





VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S MIDSUMMER IN MONTPELLIER

For information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.

Activities for Children in Cheltenham This Summer

18 July - 28 August 2009

PLAY ZONE will be running 4 holiday schemes across Cheltenham this summer. They will provide fun games and activities in a safe yet enjoyable environment. There are 2 types of scheme running this summer, 8.30am-6pm or 10am-3.30pm, with Full, morning or afternoon sessions available. Both schemes provide a variety of play and sport activities, games and equipment. Along side the usual Wii, sports, Toys, games, chill out zone there will be swimming trips, National Play Day on 5 August and Cotswold Wildlife Park trips, Sports Tournaments and an olympic fun day (there is no half day available on this day). Play Zone will be available at Balcarras Sports Centre, Lakeside Primary School, Dunalley Primary School and Rowanfield Infant School for 6- 15 year olds.

Prices
8.30am-6pm Full Day £12, Half Day £6
10am-3.30pm Full Day £4, Concession £2. Half Day £2, Concession £1
For more information please call 01242 774408.

PLAYRANGERS will be running free activities, such as arts and crafts, Play and Sport equipment and other exciting games, at a number of Cheltenham parks. Every week on Monday from 10.30am-3.30pm Playrangers will visit Beeches Park, on Tuesday Naunton Park, on Wednesday Pittville Park, on Thursday Swindon Village Park and on Friday Hillview Park behind Hatherley Library. For more information please call 01242 774756

Play Gloucestershire Play Ranger service will be also available every week from 10am-4pm on Monday in Spring Fields Park, on Tuesday in Providence Park & Fishy Park, on Wednesday in Clyde Crescent Recreation Area & King George V Playing Fields, on Thursday in Clyde Crescent Recreation Area & Agg Gardner Playing Field and on Friday in St. Peter's Square from 10am-1.30pm. For more information please contact 07837 173245.

SPORT ZONE at Cheltenham Leisure Centre provides fun, safe and structured sessions in a variety of sport based activities, such as badminton, basketball, cricket, football, rounders, table tennis, swimming etc., supervised by sports leaders. Full day 8.30am-5.30pm £16.50, half day 8.30am-1pm or 1pm-5.30pm £11, week pass £73.50. For more information please ring 01242 528764.

SPORT IN THE PARKS consists of free informal sporting activities in Cheltenham parks and green spaces aimed at children and young people aged 11-18. No need to book, just come along.

Mondays - 1pm-4pm in Brizen and Hatherley, 6pm-9pm in Clyde Crescent and Whaddon
Tuesdays - 1pm-4pm in Springfield Park and Springbank, 6pm-9pm in KGV and Rowanfield
Wednesdays - 1pm-4pm in Swindon Village Playing Field, 6pm-9pm in Beeches Park and Charlton Kings
Thursdays - 1pm-4pm in KGV and Rowanfield, 6pm-9pm in Agg Gardener and St. Paul's
Fridays - 1pm-4pm in Agg Gardener, St. Paul's

For information about other Cheltenham events this summer please visit our Cheltenham Events Guide.