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Posts from: August 2025
Get your bows and arrows at the ready! The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, has confirmed the first three performers for its 2025/26 pantomime spectacular, Robin Hood and His Merry Men . Audiences will be ecstatic to hear about the return of three panto favourites when the show opens on Friday 28 th…
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Cheltenham’s town centre is set for an afternoon of fun on Saturday 6 September, as Cambray Carnival takes over the High Street and Cambray Place from 1pm - 4pm. The event, led by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Cheltenham BID as part of the council’s Year of Youth Action campaign, is aimed at young…
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Cheltenham’s unique WWI Battlefield Crosses Museum – home to the surviving wooden grave-marker crosses of Cheltenham soldiers who fell on the battlefields of France and Belgium during the Great War – now has its own website thanks to sponsorship by the local funeral service, Mason & Stokes. The new…
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The countdown is on, Heritage Open Days returns 12 - 21 September! Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate the fantastic history and culture in our country. It's the chance for the general public to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of…
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The Brewery Quarter is set to host its very first Eat. Drink. Discover Week this autumn – a week-long celebration running from Monday 29 September to Sunday 5 October 2025. With an exciting mix of exclusive menus, unique events, family offers and hidden gems to uncover, visitors are invited to…
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This Christmas, swap the usual turkey and trimmings for something a little more unique. KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar is bringing a touch of Tokyo to the festive season, with special sharing menus, seasonal chef’s specials, and Japanese platters perfect for home or office celebrations. Available from…
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This August Bank Holiday from Saturday 23 August – Monday 25 August, Gloucester Cathedral will host its first ever Stone Carving Festival: a celebration of craft and skill, where visitors can enjoy seeing heritage in action. Inspired by the poignant theme of Peace and Remembrance in this 80th…
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns 10-19 October with a must-see line up across 400+ events. The world's longest-running literature festival continues to lead the way in celebrating the written and spoken word. With a jam-packed programme over 10 days, this year it…
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Cheltenham will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 2025, remembering both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War in 1945. To mark this anniversary, a short service led by Rev Graham Bowkett CF will be held at the war memorial on the Long…
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Snooker fans, mark your calendars! The 2025 British Open returns to The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse from 22–28 September, promising a week packed with drama, elite competition and edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Don’t miss out, buy your tickets today After his impressive 10–5 victory over…
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