Sara Putt is the current Chair of BAFTA where she has been a trustee since 2014. She has a wealth of experience in the film and TV industries and is also a trustee of the Film and TV charity and sits on the advisory board of the British Film Commission. She was previously deputy chair of Women in…
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced award-winning author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams and bestselling crime writer MJ Arlidge as its Guest Curators for 2026, offering audiences a first glimpse of what to expect from this year's Festival programme…
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The annual FilmChelt festival returns this October giving film lovers the chance to immerse themselves in a host of films, from the year’s hottest releases to classics and cult movies. FilmChelt held its first festival in 2025, screening more than 40 award winning and world class films in…
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The countdown is on! The Brewery Quarter will transform into Cheltenham's ultimate summer party as Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup returns from 26-28 June, bringing three packed days of free live music, entertainment, family activities and festival atmosphere to the heart of the town centre. With a…
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Virginia Evans’ and The Correspondent as this year’s Big Read title, launching a celebration of reading ahead of the Festival taking place this Autumn (9-18 October). Fresh from winning…
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Leading national arts charity Cheltenham Festivals has just launched ‘The Next Chapter’, its innovative new 5-year strategy (2026-2030), placing people, place and collective action at the centre of its mission and vision. By 2030 Cheltenham Festivals will: Provide 50% of its festival activity for…
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Cementing its status as one of the UK's must-visit festivals for families, Wychwood Festival celebrated an unforgettable weekend between 28-31 May, marking its 20th edition with a feel-good atmosphere that’s set to stand as the festival’s finest ever moment. Not resting on its laurels, Wychwood…
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Can science predict the World Cup? Could AI become our friend, or even replace human connection? How do we tackle digital burnout, cybercrime and misinformation? Cheltenham Science Festival returns to Imperial Gardens (2-7 June) with something for curious minds of all ages, with a programme packed…
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The much-loved Cheltenham Music Festival is following Mental Health Awareness Week by making the case for classical music’s role in promoting emotional wellbeing. The Festival, hosted by the charity - Cheltenham Festivals, celebrates it’s 81st birthday in July. It is pointing to the benefits of live…
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From world-class festivals to unforgettable sporting moments, Cheltenham showcases exactly why it is known as The Festival Town. Summer in Regency Cheltenham is filled with vibrant festivals and a packed sporting calendar. In the warmer months, the town comes alive, offering the perfect setting for…
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