Archive for July, 2010

The Ancient Egyptian Maize Maze at Hidcote Manor Farm is open

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Saturday 17th July-Sunday 5th September Hidcote Manor Farm, GL55 6LR 
This years theme is ‘Ancient Egypt’ and the maze is in the shape of a giant PHAROAH with lost passageways 50m long! The maze has over 3 miles of pathways in 8 acres!!
Could you find your way out in time? Getting lost has never been such fun!

Summer School is Top Class at the University of Gloucestershire

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Getting a taste for University life is at the heart of this year’s residential summer school at the University of Gloucestershire, with 50 young people from 19 county schools.
The annual event sees Year 10 students, aged 14 and 15, enjoying a wide range of academic and social activities.

The Pudding Club’s 25th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Come along and celebrate the Pudding Club’s 25th Anniverary at the Charity Open Day and Country Fair.

Sunday 1st August 2010, official opening time 1pm - 4.30pm. Free admission.

Featuring…

- Pig Roast from 2pm until it’s all gone

- Mickleton through the ages Photograph Exhibition

- Village Treasure Hunt - win a pudding!

- Free Pudding Tasting

Oyez, Oyez, Chipping Sodbury has its own Town Crier

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce has hired its very own Town Crier to help to promote the town and the businesses located here. The Town Crier first appeared to support the Farmers Market on the 18th June and his next scheduled appearance is on Thursday 29th July 2010.

Nine Circles Kobudo Martial Arts Display at Snowshill Manor and Village Fete

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Saturday 17th July 2010, 12noon–4pm
Gloucestershire-based martial arts group Nine Circles Kobudo visits Snowshill on Saturday 17th July for an afternoon display of traditional Japanese martial arts.  And it is also one of the biggest days for the village community – the annual fete, taking place on the village green, a stone’s throw from the Manor.

RHS Gold for Ebrington at Hampton Court Flower Show - again

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Ebrington & District Gardening Club has been awarded a RHS Gold Medal for their entry “The Good Life” in the Inspiring Spaces class of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010.

This is the second year running that the Club has won a gold medal and this is a tremendous achievement for a small cotswolds village club.

The full story and pictures will follow

Come and learn about the Countryside at this year’s Moreton Show

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Don’t miss your opportunity to come and learn all about the countryside at this year’s Moreton Show.
There will be plenty of hands on activities for visitors to take part in, at the Butler Sherborn Countryside & Heritage Area.

Original Tolkien Artwork at Moreton-in-Marsh in August

Monday, July 5th, 2010

An annual Tolkien-inspired Art Exhibition, held at The Redesdale Hall, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos will, for the first time, feature an original Tolkien drawing from 1911.

Ebrington Village Fete - a traditional Cotswolds Village Fete

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Saturday 10th July 2010, 2.00pm Ebrington Cricket Ground, Ebrington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55

Chipping Campden Swing Band* Campden Academy of Dance * Bouncy Castle* Face Painting* Theatre Group* Classic Vehicles* Childrens’ Insect Display* Hay Rides* Lots of traditional Stalls