Exhibitions

15 November 2013 – 5 January 2014 Cotswold Craftsmen - Christmas Exhibition

Explore the wonders of local art and craft in this stunning Christmas exhibition by the Cotswold Craftsmen. The Cotswold craftsmen are a well established group started in the late 1960’s, whose membership is drawn from all around the Cotswolds. The group includes a rich cross section of craftsmen, designers and artists who value the traditions and skills of the past and wish to embrace contemporary techniques and ideas. Entry to our temporary exhibition space is

free Opening times Mon - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 Sunday 14.00 - 16.00 Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester,

Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX. 01285 655611

22 November 2013 – 8 January 2014 Under Wraps!!!!

Our renowned Christmas Exhibition with a very special theme to be announced in November 2013 featuring affordable and unique gifts by all of the cooperative’s members.

Open daily 10.00 - 17.00 The Old Silk Mill Sheep Street Chipping Campden GL55 6DS. 07870417144

30 November – 15 December 2013 Designed for Christmas

A selling exhibition from the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden. 01386 841951

21 Dec 2013 – 2 March 2014 GoH: A century of fine silver in Campden

This exhibition will celebrate the on-going craft traditions of The Guild of Handicraft and in particular Hart Silversmiths Trust Project to conserve, catalogue and digitise the important collection of over 3000 drawings produced by Hart's

workshop over the last century and encourages their use as a major learning resource. 10.00 - 17.00 Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden. 01386 841951

Events

Fridays from 29 Nov – 22 Dec

Festive Friday's. We stay open into the evening to get Christmas off to a flying start with our Festive Friday’s each week in the run up to Christmas. There’ll be festive food in the Garden Terrace Cafe and everything you need to make your home and garden really Christmassy. There’re Batsford Christmas trees and our beautiful homemade wreaths, greenery and mistletoe and a whole host of gift ideas in the Arboretum Gift Shop and the Applestore at Batsford – home of shabby chic furniture and unusual vintage ephemera. Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centres. No tickets required. Festive Friday's run from 17.00 - 19.00. http://www.batsarb.co.uk

01386 701441

23 Nov - 5 Dec

Ice Skating at Fosseway Garden Centre Once again Fosseway Garden Centre will be home to an Ice Rink in their covered plant area for all the family to enjoy. Child Size 8 to Adult Size 13. Fosseway Garden Centre, Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0DS. No booking required. Adults (16+): £4.99 Child: £2.99 Family (2+2): £12.99. Special Christmas Opening Hours - see in store for details.

01608 651757

29 Nov - 24 Dec

Illuminated Christmas Trail Visit our magical illuminated Christmas trail in the arboretum where you’ll find a host of traditional figures hiding. Normal arboretum entrance fee applies (adults £7, concessions £6, children £3) plus suggested donations to Batsford’s Leaves For Learning Project to raise money for a new classroom. Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre. 15.00 – 17.00

http://www.batsarb.co.uk

01386 701441

29 Nov – 22 Dec

Westonbirt Arboretum's Enchanted Christmas features a spectacular one mile illuminated trail, highlighting the striking structures of Westonbirt’s trees as they are illuminated against the winter night sky. A new route is created each year to take in different specimens, paths and vistas in the tree collection. 17.00 – 20.30 (last entry 19.15. Westonbirt Arboretum, Nr Tetbury, Glos http://www.forestry.gov.uk

30 Nov - 5 Jan

Hilltop On Ice Come along to Hilltop Garden Centre and enjoy our fabulous outdoor Ice Rink. You can skate on real ice and enjoy the festive atmosphere from as little as £5 per ticket* *Skate hire is included in the ticket price This year’s Ice Rink is under the open-sided plant canopy, so come rain, sleet or snow the weather won’t spoil the fun! You’ll still be able to enjoy the wonderful ‘outdoors’ feeling without getting wet! Hilltop Garden Centre Witney Road, Ramsden, Oxon OX7 3AS. Tickets from £5. 09.00 - 18.00. http://hilltopgardencentre.net/hilltop-on-ice/

01527 579555

Weekends in December

Santa Specials on the Glos. Warks. Railway There are two great ways to visit Santa this year: from Cheltenham Race Course by steam train all the way to Winchcombe (or the North Pole!) through the long tunnel, and visit Santa and his elves in his grotto or from Toddington station by a 1950's diesel rail car with Santa and his young elves on board the train, spending lots of time sitting with each family. Whichever way you choose, every child gets great top quality presents and everyone can have complimentary mince pies specially made for us, and hot or cold drinks, biscuits and fruit. And there is free parking at either station. Don't miss out as seats get booked very quickly and we had to disappoint lots of families last year. The Railway Station, Toddington, Glos. GL54 5DT or Cheltenham Racecourse. PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are £14 each for adults and £14 each for children. The whole experience lasts about 13/4 hours. 10.00 - 16.00.

01242 621405

30 Nov Moreton Christmas Market & Light Switch-On Christmas Market in the Town Centre with additional Charity Stalls in the Redesdale Hall. Music from local artists, Father Christmas and Christmas Lights Switch-On. Moreton-in-Marsh Town Centre & Redesdale Hall. N/A. Stalls open at 9 am with various musical acts, carols etc throughout the day. Arrival of Father Christmas and Light Switch-on during the afternoon.

07984 484550

30 Nov Cirencester Advent Festival & Christmas Light Switch-on The Advent market will run from 15.00 – 19.00.

30 Nov Ashton Keynes Village Choir Christmas Concert "Green Grow'th the Holly" New Musical Director Holly Burt's. The concert title is taken from the title of a 16th century song arranged by Holly Burt, musical director. O Magnum Mysterium (Morton Lauridsen) will also be included in the programme, in addition to various traditional festive songs and there are bound to be some unusual pieces that will surprise and delight you. All this and with interval refreshments included in the ticket price of just £7 for adults and £3.50 for children. Holy Cross Church, North End, Ashton Keynes, SN6 6QR. Tickets available from Ashton Keynes village shop and choir members. 19.30 until 22.00. http://www.akvillagechoir.org.uk/

01666 860740

30 Nov Cirencester Choral Society: 2nd 150th Anniversary Concert Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah. This concert recognises the huge enthusiasm for Mendelssohn's choral works in the early decades of the Society's history. Elijah was first performed by CCS in 1882. Cirencester Parish Church. Tickets: Adults £12, Students £6 and Children £3 available from Cirencester Visitor Information Centre (Corinium Museum), the Corner Stone Bookshop, Members, or via the website. Concert begins 19.30 (Doors open 18.45). http://www.cirencester-choral-soc.org.uk

01285 770976

30 Nov – 1 Dec

Chastleton at Christmas Escape to a bygone era, visit this beautiful Jacobean mansion all dressed up for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Festive refreshments available. Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxon. GL56 0SU. Adult £4, Child £2 NT Members: Free. 11.00 - 15.00.

01608 674981

1 Dec Cherwell Valley Crafts in Bourton-on-the-Water Craft Fair. Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. 10.00 - 17.00.

01295 264723

1 Dec Hidcote - The Enchanted Garden See Hidcote like you've never seen it before. Discover the garden at dark and admire the spine-tingling silhouettes as you are guided around our spectacular light display. Hidcote Manor Garden, Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6LR. Adult £7, Child £5, Family £20 Booking not required. 17.00 - 21.00 Last admission time: 20.00.

01386 438333

1 Dec Flea Market in Stow-on-the-Wold Flea Market with various stalls. St Edwards Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos. . 10.00 - 16.00.

01451 870675

1 Dec Christmas Crackers - A Festival of Carols Fantasia on Christmas Carols (Vaughan-Williams), Ceremony of Carols) Britten, music for Harp and Organ, Advent Carols (audience participation) and Quizzical Quarols (a quiz with prizes). St Mary's Church, Fairford. £10 (£5 under 18). http://www.fairford.org/choralsociety or Blenheim Antiques, Market Place, Fairford, or 01285 713681 or "on the door". 19.30.

http://www.fairford.org/choralsociety

01285 713681

1 Dec Meet the Lion at the NEW Cotswolds Lion Cafe New Cafe opening & Old Prison update. Lunches, afternoon teas, hot drinks, cakes available. Rural Life Skills & Craft demonstrations, children's activities, food & craft stalls, live music. Old Prison, Northleach GL54 3JH. 11.00 - 15.00. http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk

1 Dec Aldsworth Christmas Fayre Local people offering locally sourced, produced or made Christmas food and gift ideas. Aldsworth Village Hall, GL54 3QS. £1.00 entry (includes lucky programme). 1100 - 1500.

07803029943

2 – 7 Dec The 3rd annual Christmas Tree Festival Businesses and organisations from the local community are invited to decorate a Christmas tree that represents what they are. These are displayed in the church with proceeds going to the church and local charities.

3 Dec Artists Cafe Artists Cafe. New Brewery Arts. http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181

3 Dec Sit And Stitch Join our friendly group of sewing enthusiasts led by Sue Green. Bring your own sewing projects to work on and share ideas over a cuppa! New Brewery Arts. Free entry. 15.00. http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk

01285 657181

3 Dec Winchcombe Christmas Festival Traditional festive fun in an ancient Cotswold town. Interesting shops, pubs and restaurants, street entertainment, craft market, Santa’s Grotto. Children’s Christmas Trail and other Christmas events all through December. For more information and full events diary go to Also … Shops open late every Tuesday in December.. Winchcombe. 17.00 - 20.00. http://www.winchcombe.co.uk/

01242 603846

4 Dec Cirencester Recorded Music Society The Cirencester Recorded Music Society invites you to join them for an illustrated musical presentation. Our speaker is Lyndon Jenkins, President of the Federation of Recorded Music Societies, and his talk is entitled 'Forgotten Artists'. The Ashcroft Centre, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA. Visitor fee £2. 19.30. http://www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ciren.htm

01285 860242

5 Dec Medieval Christmas Happenings Medieval Christmas Happenings An afternoon talk with Tim Porter Just because life was hard in the Middle Ages didn’t mean it ground to a halt in the winter. This talk by Tim Porter will split equally between some shocking events and the nice ones that took place at Christmas time. Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX Tel: 01285 655611 Cost: £6 adult or £5.50 for season ticket holders. Includes a hot drink and seasonal mince pie. Booking required. 14.00 - 16.00. http://www.coriniummuseum.org

01285 655611

5 Dec Winter Auction Antique & Fine Art Sale to include Jewellery, Silver, Objet d'Art with Fine Wines, Ports & Champagnes. Global Live Internet Bidding. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 3JE. . Sale starts 10.00 Viewing Wednesday 4th December 08.00 - 18.00 and on day of sale 07.30 - 10.00.

01451 821666

5 Dec The Tetbury Christmas Switch-On by the Fabulous Baker Brothers. Torchlight procession from St Mary’s Church to Market House at 17.45 followed by Carols prior to switch-on at 18.00. Evening will include Bands, Santa, late night shopping and market stalls around the Market House.

6 Dec RURAL CINEMA: Song for Marion Cert: PG. Daglingworth Village Hall. £4.00 on the door. Bar open 19.00, film starts 19.30.

01285 653434

6 Dec Late Night Christmas Shopping Event in Bourton-on-the-Water Turning on of the Christmas Tree Lights at 6pm followed by live local bands, Carol Singers, Christmas Stalls, Children's Entertainment & Rides, Barrell Organ, Street Entertainment. Shops tearooms & restaurants open until 9pm. High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. 18.00.

6 Dec Back to Back to Bourton 2 A walk along minor hidden footpaths to Clapton then down through the water meadows of the Windrush, taking us through Great and Little Rissington. Pub stop is in Great Rissington or bring a packed lunch. Views, rolling hills, wildlife & seclusion. Moderate. 11 miles. 5.5 hours. Start: Bourton-on-the-Water War Memorial, village green. Start: 09.30.

01451 862000

6 Dec Christmas Drinks Party Christmas Drinks Party hosted by Moreton in Marsh Conservative Association. Christmas Hamper raffle in aid of Community Awareness and St David's Primary School. The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh. Tickets 15.00 from mrb1@btinternet.com . 19.00 - 21.00. http://www.moretonconservatives.org

01608650706

6 Dec Fairford Festive Market There will be street entertainment, carol singers, fairground rides and a Santa’s Grotto. 18.30 Fairford Market Place.

01285 712344

6 - 8 Dec Enchanted Christmas at Chipping Campden A week of seasonal celebrations including Santa’s grotto, live reindeer, Christmas stalls, street food, live music and much more. BITE - Artisan Food Market in Market Hall. Chipping Campden. . 15.00 - 20.00 Friday 10.00 - 17.00 Saturday & Sunday.

7 Dec SPIRIT OF STOW Join Stow-on-the-Wold’s local traders for a true taste of Christmas in the ‘Spirit of Stow’ Free children’s entertainment, market stalls, live music and a hog roast are just some of the many other things going on throughout the day.

7 Dec Stroud Ceilidhs Dances called by Phil Bassindale. On top of the infectious rhythms, the combination of fiddle, melodeon, sax and guitar create a thick harmonic sound rooted in English folk but with Scandinavian influences. You will find keeping your feet still an impossible challenge! Stroud Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. Adult £12, Children £5.

01453 760900

7 Dec Male Voice Traditional Welsh Choir from Ogmore Valley, South Wales. Rotary Club of Chipping Campden Rotary Charity Night with profits to Campden Home Nursing and Rotary Charities. St James Church, Chipping Campden. £10 unreserved from Bennetts Fine Wines, Andrew Greenwood Estate Agents and Chipping Campden Information Centre. 19.30.

01386 841206

7 Dec Christmas Concert by The Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble Join us for a wonderful evening of festive music! St Lawrence's Church, Bourton-on-the-Water. Tickets priced at £8.00 (£5:00 for accompanied children under 16), are available from Liz Williamson (01993) 832711, Rev. Rachel Rosborough ((01451) 820386, Bourton Visitor Information Centre and Bourton News. 19.30 http://www.coriniumplayers.com

01993 832711

7 Dec Syria Benefit Concert organised by the Oxfam Book and Music Shop, Cirencester. A wonderful evening of entertainment with vocals from “The Blue Notes” a female vocal ensemble. It promises to be a brilliant night in aid of a great cause. Refreshments included. Tickets £8.00 available from Cirencester Visitor Information Centre at the Corinium Museum and the Oxfam Book Shop in the Market Place.

7 – 8 Dec Flea Market in Stow-on-the-Wold Flea Market with various stalls. St Edwards Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos. 10.00 - 16.00.

01451 870675

7 - 8 Dec

Chastleton at Christmas Escape to a bygone era, visit this beautiful Jacobean mansion all dressed up for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Festive refreshments available. Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxon. GL56 0SU. Adult £4, Child £2 NT Members: Free. 11.00 - 15.00.

01608 674981

10 Dec A Swell View of Stow From the delightful Stow-on-the-Wold through some of the local villages. Our precise route will depend on weather and conditions. Moderate. 5.5 miles. 3 hours. Starting Point: Public car park by Tesco store at Stow. Start: 10.00.

01451 862000

11 Dec Amble around Andoversford A fairly easy walk from Andoversford to Shipton Solars and Foxcote passing the site of a Medieval Village. The route involves several stiles and some major road crossings. Moderate. 5 miles. 2.5 hours. Starting Point: Former Cattle Market, Station Rd, Andoversford. Start: 10.00.

01451 862000

11 Dec Meeting of Cirencester Science and Technology Society Pushing back the Frontiers of UK Space Science & Technology - by Professor Richard Holdaway followed by ACM. Royal Agricultural University - Cirencester. Visitors £3 donation at the door. 19.00 for 19.30. http://cirenscience.co.uk

01285 821558

12 Dec RURAL CINEMA: CORINIUM CINEMA: Meet Me in St Louis Contact: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX Cost: £5.50 adults or £4.50 concessions. Alternatively, join our Film Club and book all 6 films for the price of 4. Advanced booking is recommended. 19.00.

01285 655611

12 Dec Book Club Meet in a friendly environment and join our informal discussions and heated debates about a wide range of books, democratically selected by our members. All are welcome, avid and casual readers alike. New Brewery Arts. £2 per session. 18.30 - 19.45. http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk

01285 657181

13 Dec Central Band of the Royal Airforce Charity Band Concert As one of the premier military bands in the UK the Central Band is always in great demand. It undertakes more than 370 engagements a year representing the RAF at every major military event and performing at all of the principal concert venues in Britain as well as various venues abroad. The Cotswold School, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water. Tickets required. £12 available from Christmas Corner Shop in Bourton-on-the-Water or telephone above. 19.00 for 19.30.

01451 822622

13 Dec Bourton Panto Group Christmas Bingo Great Prizes to be won! Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. Doors open 19.00 Eyes down 19.30.

13 Dec Christmas Cracker Concert Cirencester Band and guests present their popular annual charity concert, 'A Christmas Cracker' - now in its 13th year. See website for full details.. Parish Church, Market Place, Cirencester. Free admission - retiring collection in aid of a local charity. 19.30. http://www.cirencesterband.org.uk

01285 656662

14 Dec Candelit Christmas Concert by The Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble Some of the Ensemble’s most talented young guitarists will showcase their skills as they perform a range of festive favourites that are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!. St Mary's Church, Painswick. Tickets £8.00 (accompanied under 16s £5.00) to include interval drink and mince pie. Tickets available from the Benefice Office 19.30. http://www.coriniumplayers.com

01993 832711

14-15 Dec Chastleton at Christmas Escape to a bygone era, visit this beautiful Jacobean mansion all dressed up for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Festive refreshments available. Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxon. GL56 0SU. Adult £4, Child £2 NT Members: Free. 11.00 - 15.00.

01608 674981

15 Dec The Cotswold Table @ Kingham The Farmers Market with a difference. Buy quality products for your table from local producers. Kingham, Oxon. 10.30 - 14.30.

16 Dec RURAL CINEMA: Hyde Park on Hudson Cert: 12A Bourton-on-the-Water Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water. £3 on the door Seasonal refreshments. 14.00 for 14.30 19.00 for 19.30.

01451 822365

17 Dec Christmas Concert supporting the CHURN Project Concert of Christmas music including choir items, audience carols, soprano and organ solos and Christmas readings. Interval refreshments available. Cirencester Parish Church, Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NW. Adults £7.50, Children and students free but require a ticket. Tickets available from Cirencester Visitor Information Centre at the Corinium Museum and Corner Stone Bookshop. 19.30 start. http://www.cirencester-choral-soc.org.uk

01285 770976

18 Dec Cirencester Recorded Music Society The Cirencester Recorded Music Society is holding its Members' Evening & Christmas Social. The Ashcroft Centre, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA. Visitor fee £2. 19.00.

http://www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ciren.htm

01285 860242

18 Dec Wednesday Walk Mostly lanes and tracks if not too icy. GR: SP096340. The walk is easy/moderate going. 5 Miles, lasting 2.5 hours with 2 stiles. Wear walking boots for your safety and comfort. The ground can be muddy and/or rough. Wear suitable clothing and bring waterproofs. Carry your own refreshments especially drinks. Accompanied children welcome if capable of walking the distance. Sorry no dogs allowed. Walkers take part at their own risk. Small fee of £3 per person (from which a contribution will be made towards footpath maintenance). Meet at Snowshill Village Car Park for a 09.30 start. 1.5 miles from Broadway.

0138648424

20 Dec Campden Rural Cinema Refreshments available. Chipping Campden Upper Town Hall. Tickets £4.00 available from Chipping Campden Information Centre or on the door if not sold out. Doors open at 19.30 film starts at 20.00.

01386 841206

20 Dec Tea Dance in Bourton-on-the-Water Come and enjoy an afternoon dancing. Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water. £3. 14.00 - 16.30.

07977 976320

21 - 22 Dec Festive Trail at Hidcote Take part in our festive trail in the garden and then visit Santa's grotto. Hidcote Manor Garden, Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6LR. Booking not required Child £5 (includes trail, gift and photo with Santa). 11.00 - 15.00.

01386 438333

22 Dec Farmers Market - Bourton-on-the-Water Buy fresh, high quality food direct from local farmers and small producers. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, lamb/beef/pork/poultry, fresh trout, free range eggs, local game, honey, preserves, baked goods, cheeses, fruit juice, beer, plants and more. Countrywide Stores, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water. 09.00 - 12.30.

01451 844134

26 Dec Boxing Day at Batsford We’ll be closed to enjoy Christmas with our families on Christmas Day itself, re-opening on Boxing Day for magical Christmas walks in the Arboretum and a free mug of mulled wine for each customer (while stocks last!).. Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre. Not applicable. 10.00 - 15.00.

http://www.batsarb.co.uk

01386 701441

26 Dec Duck Racing in Bibury. A Gloucestershire tradition not to be missed. Wrap up warm and venture to Bibury where crowds are pulled from far and wide to watch this spectacle. First race 11.00.

27 Dec RURAL CINEMA: NEW! Family Film Friday UP Cert: 12A Contact details: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX Tel: 01285 655611. Cost: £4.65 adult and £2.50 children. Advanced booking is recommended. 11.00.

01285 655611

29 Dec The Prehistoric Landscape of the Cotswolds Lunchtime Treasure: The Prehistoric Landscape of the Cotswolds with Dr Alison Brookes who will examine the antiquarian and archaeological evidence to discuss the monumental landscape of the Prehistoric Cotswolds. This talk runs in connection with the exhibition “Faces in the Avebury Stones” by Di Pattison. Corinium Museum Park St Cirencester GL7 2BX. Museum lunchtime gallery talks are included in admission. Free to season ticket holders. 12.30.

01285 655611

Regular Events

First Monday

FOLK NIGHT We have a lovely group of folk musicians who play every month Ebrington Arms. 21.00. http://www.theebringtonarms.co.uk

First Monday

FREE MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes. Gateway Primary School, Carterton www.tkdschools.co.uk

07977 560086

Mondays DANCE FUSION: Adult dance class. Mixed styles. All welcome. Chipping Campden Town Hall 09.30 – 10.30 £4.50 (conc. £2.50)

Mondays

CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASS: Chipping Campden Town Hall (6-8yrs 16.00-17.00) (9-11yrs 17.00-18.00) Single class £7 pp Monthly membership £22pp.

07527 757057

Mondays YOGA: Chipping Campden Town Hall 14.00 01386 438537

Mondays SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow-on-the-Wold 17.30 – 19.00pm & 19.00 – 21.00

Tuesdays TODDLER TIME: Stories & rhymes for under 5s 14.00 - 14.45 Cirencester Library

01285 659813

Tuesdays CHIPPING CAMPDEN - A GUIDED TOWN WALK The Cotswold Wardens have conducted tours of this ancient town since 1975. 1.5 hrs 1.5 miles. Easy. Suitable for families. Starting Point: Chipping Campden Market Hall. We suggest a donation of £2.00 per person. 14.30.

01451 862000

Tuesdays SAMBA DRUMMING Learn traditional Brazilian rhythms & Western rhythms on authentic instruments, meeting new people in the process. 19.30-21.00 6 (£4

concession) Drop in. New Brewery Arts, GL7 1JH. http://www.olasamba.co.uk

07927 589522

Tuesday Guided Tours of Chipping Campden It is an easy walk which lasts 1.5 hours and is suitable for families. We suggest a donation of £2 per person. The walk starts at 14.30 from the Market Hall.

01386 832131

Tuesdays TEENAGE GYM A cardio-based workout in the gym. Ages 13 - 15 years. Cotswold Leisure Cirencester GL7 1US. Price £3.25 for members, £4.15 for non-members. 16.00 – 17.00 http://www.cotswold.gov.uk

01285 654057

Tuesdays BALLROOM DANCING: Instruction for improvers, 20.00 – 21.30 Cricklade Town Hall

01285 851063

Tuesdays OZONE YOUTH CLUB will be open 7pm-9pm every Tuesday during School term time only. Impact Centre, Lewis Lane, Cirencester. For more information please call.

07709485557

Tues, Fri & Sat

BALLET (Russian Method) /TAP & THEATRE DANCE CLASSES: Bingham Hall, Cirencester (Cirencester Dance Club) All ages welcome

01285 642812

First Wed FREE MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes. Chipping Norton Leisure Centre www.tkdschools.co.uk

07977 560086

First Wed NORTH COTSWOLD FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Broadwell Village Hall, Broadwell, Nr Stow on the Wold. 11.00 – 12.30

01608 652267

Weds FAIRFORD COUNTRY MARKET - A variety of homemade/grown produce including Cakes & Savouries. Preserves, Fresh Seasonal vegetables, Free Range Eggs, plants, Herbs Cards & clever crafts. Fairford Community Centre, Fairford GL7 4AF 08.30 - 11.30 http://www.fairford.org/CountryMarket

01285810616

Weds CHIPPING CAMPDEN CHILDREN’S STORY TIME for 2 – 5 year olds. 14.15 – 14.45. Term time only. Chipping Campden Library, High Street, Chipping Campden

01386 840692

Weds CHIPPING CAMPDEN BRIDGE CLUB 19.15 for 19.30 Duplicate Bridge, Upper Town Hall. Non members welcome. Partners not necessary

01608 664456

Weds SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING A friendly Scottish Country Dance group for adults interested in joining our weekly classes. Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester. 20.00-22.00.

01285 860660/657231

Weds WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Ballroom & Popular Sequence Dancing. Down Ampney Village Hall @ 14.00 - 16.30.

01285 851063

Weds LINE DANCING at Chipping Campden British Legion Hall at 19.00

First Thurs FREE MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School www.tkdschools.co.uk

07977 560086

First Thurs FREE SELF DEFENCE classes for Men & Women (Adults only) Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School www.pfstraining.co.uk

07977 560086

Thursdays LINE DANCING at King George’s Hall, Mickleton at 14.30pm 01386 438537

Thursdays

CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY CHOIR A relaxed, friendly approach focused on singing for pleasure - no experience needed - something for everyone! The Ashcroft Centre, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA. £8 per session 19.30 - 21.30. http://www.swindonscratchchoir.co.uk

07593833943

Thursdays SQUARE DANCING You will find its fun, with lots of friendship, all set to music. Contact Alan on 01285 77063, or just come along. St Peter's Hall, St Peters Road, Cirencester GL7 1RG. http://www.coriniumsquares.co.uk

01285 655613

Thursdays TEENAGE GYM A cardio-based workout in the gym. Ages 13 - 15 years. Cotswold Leisure Cirencester GL7 1US. Price £3.25 for members, £4.15 for non-members. 16.00 – 17.00 http://www.cotswold.gov.uk

01285 654057

Thursdays SALSA DANCING: Friendly Classes for beginners, improvers & intermediates – no partner required £6pp (social dancing till 10.30pm) 20.00-20.45, 21.00-21.45, Cirencester FC, Kingshill Lane, Cirencester www.salsasueno.biz

07971 065750

Thursdays QUIZ NIGHT at The Volunteer Inn, Chipping Campden from 20.30 01386 840688

Thursday Guided Tours of Chipping Campden It is an easy walk, which lasts 1.5 hours and is suitable for families. We suggest a donation of £2 per person. It starts at 10.00 at The Market Hall.

01386 832131

Thursdays LINE DANCING at Chipping Campden Town Hall from 14.30 - 16.00 01386 438537

Thursdays LINE DANCING: In aid of Down Ampney Village Shop Building Fund. 13.30-14.30, Down Ampney FC Skittle Alley All welcome

01793 751242

Thursdays CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Come & sing with Cirencester Community Choir. No experience needed Pop, folk, gospel & world music The Ashcroft Centre Ashcroft Road Cirencester Glos GL7 1RA. £8 per session to include word sheets &refreshments! 19.30 - 21.30 during term times. www.swindonscratchchoir.co.uk

07593833943

First Friday FREE MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes. Farmor’s School, Fairford www.tkdschools.co.uk

07977 560086

Fridays Chipping Campden Baby Bounce & Rhyme for babies from birth up to 3 years old. 11.00-11.30. Term time only. Chipping Campden Library, High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6A

01386 84069

Fridays LINE DANCING: Willersey Village Hall, near Broadway 01386 438537

Fridays CHIPPING CAMPDEN COUNTRY MARKET You can purchase Pork Produce, Cakes, Tarts, Savoury Pies, Quiches, Fruit, Veg & Eggs. There are various crafts for sale as well. The Lower Town Hall, High St. 9.00-11.00

01386 438754

Fridays BELLY DANCING: New beginner’s class with tutor Val Rainbow. 11.00 -12.30 The Church Rooms, Chipping Campden.

01608 663480

Fridays CIRENCESTER COUNTRY MARKET Home produced food, preserves, savouries, eggs, Honey, hardy plants, crafts every Friday. New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court Cirencester (at the back of W H Smiths). 08.30 - 11.30.

01285 770293

Fridays AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASS - Absolute beginners’ class. We have drums for your use. Adults 14+. Fairford Community Centre. 19.00 – 21.00 www.omanye.co.uk

2nd & last Fri

RIVER FOLK - Music at The Trout Inn, Lechlade. £1.00. 20.00.

Saturdays & Sundays

TEEN GYM A cardio-based workout in the gym. You will be supervised by one of the Gym team to ensure you get the most out of your session. Ages 13 - 15 years. Cotswold Leisure Cirencester Tetbury Road Cirencester GL7 1US.

01285 654057

Sundays AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASS Absolute beginner’s class. We have drums for your use. Adults 14+. The Impact Your Centre, Lewis Lane, Cirencester £6.00. 19.00 – 21.00. www.omanye.co.uk

07719 663883

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES Sale of Charity Christmas Cards

for sale at

Moreton Area Centre, High Street

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AZ. Gifts and various handmade local crafts perfect for that

special Christmas present.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2013

CIRENCESTER FAIRFORD St John Baptist 01285 659317 St. Mary’s 01285 712467

7 Shoppers Carol Service 22 Carol Service 24 Crib Service Midnight Mass 25 Holy Communion

Christmas Day Eucharist 26 Sung Eucharist

4.00pm 6.00 pm 4.00 pm 11.30pm

8.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am

24 Crib Service Midnight Mass 25 Holy Communion Family Eucharist St. Thomas’s RC Church 24 Followed by Midnight Mass 25 Mass

5.30 pm 11.30 pm

8.00 am 10.00 am

01285 712586

11.30 pm

11.00am

Holy Trinity, Watermoor

United Church

15 Carol Service 22 All-age Eucharist with Nativity 24 Midnight Mass 25 Holy Communion Christmas Family Eucharist

6.00 pm 10.00am

11.30 pm 8.00 am

10.00 am

15 Carol Service 24 Christmas Eve Service 25 Christmas Day Service

10.00 am 7.00 pm

10.00 am

TETBURY

Baptist Church 01285 643510 St Mary the Virgin 1 Advent Music & Readings 7 A Christmas Music Miscellany 8 Christingle Service 22 Carol Service 24 Crib Service Midnight Mass 25 Holy Communion Family Communion

01666 502333 6.00 pm 7.00 pm 4.00 pm 6.00 pm 4.00 pm

11.30 pm 8.00am

9.30 am

15 Christmas Messy Church 22 Carols by Christmas light 25 All Age Christmas Day Service

St. Peters RC Church 24 First Mass of Christmas Midnight Mass 25 Christmas Day Mass Christmas Day Mass

4.00 pm 6.30 pm

10.30 am

01285 652087 8.00 pm

11.30 pm 9.30 am

11.00 am

LECHLADE

St Lawrence 1 Advent Carol Service 8 Christingle Service 15 Town Carol Service 19 Carol Service at The Trout Inn 24 Crib Service 1st Communion of Christmas 25 Holy Communion Family Communion

01367 252262 6.00pm

4.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.30 pm 4.00 pm

11.30 pm 8.00 am

10.00 am

St Michael’s RC Church 24 First Mass of Christmas for families 24 Carols & Christmas Mass 25 Christmas Day Mass Christ Church 15 Carol Service 24 Christmas Service for Holy Communion 25 Christmas Day Service

01666 502367 6.00 pm

9.30 pm 9.30 am

01285 653655

10.30 am 11.30 pm

10.00 am

Lechlade Methodist Church 25 Festival Service

9.15 am

MORETON-IN-MARSH STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

St David’s www.stdavids.org.uk 8 Youth Carol Service 22 Carol Service 24 Family Candlelight Service Midnight Communion 25 Christmas Worship (Optional Communion)

01608 652680 6.00 pm 7.00 pm 5.00 pm

11.00 pm 11.00 am

St Edward’s 22 Nine Lessons and Carols 24 Crib Service Midnight Communion 25 Family Service and Communion

01451 830607 6.00 pm 4.00 pm

11.30 pm 11.00 am

Our Lady & St Kenelm RC 01451 830431 CHIPPING CAMPDEN St James 16 Nine Lessons and Carols 24 Christingle & Crib Service Midnight Communion 25 Holy Communion (BCP) Family Communion St Catharine’s RC 24 Eve Mass candlelit & Crib Blessing Midnight Mass 25 High Mass Baptist Church High Street 22 Christmas All Age Nativity (Campden School Hall) Messy Christmas 23 Carols by Candlelight 25 Christmas Day Service

NORTHLEACH St Peter and St Paul 2 Christingle 16 Carols & Festival of Nine Lessons 17 Carol Singing in the Market Place 24 Crib Service Holy Communion 25 Holy Communion Family Communion

01386841927

6.30 pm 3.00 pm

11.30 pm 8.00 am

11.00 am

01386 841261 6.00 pm

11.30 pm 10.30 am

01386 840720 10.30 am

4.00 pm 7.00pm

10.30 am

01451 860293 4.00 pm 6.00 pm 4.00 pm

11.30 pm 8.00 am

10.00 am

24 Virgil Mass Midnight Mass 25 Mass Latin Mass at Stow

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER St Lawrence 15 Carols by Candlelight 24 Crib Service for all ages Midnight Communion 25 Family Communion Baptist Church 22 Christingle Service 22 Carols by Candlelight 25 Family Christmas Celebration Our Lady Help of Christians RC 25 Mass

6.00 pm 12.00 pm 10.00 am 11.30am

6.00 pm 3.00 pm

11.15 pm 11.00am

01451 824225

10.30 am 6.00 pm

10.30 am

01451 830312 8.30 am

MARKET DAYS IN THE COTSWOLDS

Home, Fashion & Garden Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

10.00 – 16.30

Antiques Market Every Friday 9.00 – 15.00

Original Craftsman’s Market

1st & 3

rd Saturday 10.00 – 16.30

Corn Hall, Cirencester

Cotswold Craft Market 2nd

& 4th Saturday 10.00 – 16.30

General Retail (Charter) Country markets (WI) Farmers’ markets

Bourton-on-the-Water

4th Sunday 09.30-13.00

Chipping Campden

Every Friday 09.00-11.00

Cirencester Mon & Fri 08.30–15.00 Every Friday 08.30-11.30 2nd

& 4th Saturday 09.00-13.00

Fairford Wednesdays 08.30-11.30 Moreton-in-Marsh Tuesdays 09.00–14.30 Every Thurs 09.30-

11.30

Northleach Wednesdays 08.30–15.30 Stow-on-the-Wold 2

nd Thursday 09.30-13.00

Tetbury Wednesdays 09.00–14.00

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