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Cheltenham will reflect, respect and remember all those people who gave their lives for our freedom 11am on Sunday 8 November - Cheltenham’s remembrance service and parade to honour the sacrifice of our armed services and civilians in war 11am on Wednesday 11 November - pause to remember, two…
Visitors are invited to visit Cheltenham’s faith and belief communities as they open their doors as part of national Inter Faith Week from Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 November. Anyone who would like to learn more about and celebrate the diversity of faith and belief in Cheltenham is welcome at any of…
This October, communities across the UK and Ireland are lighting up in celebration of Purple Flag Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative recognising towns and cities that offer safe, welcoming, and enjoyable evening and night-time experiences. The Purple Flag accreditation, awarded by the…
Cheltenham will be commemorating the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 13 September 2026, remembering the day when RAF Fighter Command claimed victory over the German Luftwaffe in 1940. To mark this anniversary, a short ceremony will be held at the war memorial on Sunday 13 September…
Following a successful pilot earlier this year and a series of well-attended weekly sessions, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is bringing the Youth Cafe back to Smokey Joe's in Cheltenham town centre from Thursday 3 September. The sessions will be supported by youth work providers Springbank Community…
Drivers in Cheltenham now have access to even more ultra-fast EV charging, as Duracell E-Charge opens its second site locally at St James’ Street Car Park, Cheltenham. The new location, run by Cheltenham Borough Council, forms part of the rapidly expanding Duracell E-Charge network, designed to…
More than 6,500 children, young people and their families attended No Child Left Behind's (NCLB) Party in the Park, filling Pittville Park and Prince of Wales Stadium for a day of free fun, activities and entertainment. The much-loved summer event featured more than 80 free activities across four…
The council and its partners are again celebrating the Green Flag awards as Cheltenham retains seven flags and wins an eighth for Burrow’s Field. Sandford Park, Hatherley Park, Montpellier Gardens, Naunton Park, Pittville Park, Springfields Park, Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens and Burrow’s…
No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) Party in the Park takes place on Wednesday 5 August, bringing a free, fun-filled day of activities and entertainment for the whole family to Cheltenham’s Pittville Park and Prince of Wales Stadium. This summer’s celebration features over 60 free activities…
Cheltenham Escarpment, known locally as Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, declared the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) Reserve contains exceptional Jurassic geology and iconic ‘Devil’s Chimney’ landmark, a limestone pillar left standing by quarry workers…