What’s On

Local medical charity Cobalt is holding an exciting online Christmas auction to raise funds for a Teenage and Young Adults (16-25 year old) Specialist Cancer Nurse Megan. Local businesses have generously donated over 40 fantastic lots to bid on, including a custom-made pearl and diamond necklace, vouchers for meals out, gin, wine and brewery experiences and much more. Ideal for Christmas gifts and treats. Join in the fun at www.jumblebee.co.uk/cobaltchristmas

Open on selected evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. There’s magic around every corner on Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas trail! Father Christmas’ elves have made their way to the arboretum to decorate for Christmas. But they’re running slightly behind schedule… will the trail be ready on time? Witness the wonder, hilarity and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. Advance booking essential: forestryengland.uk/ westonbirt/enchanted-christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas on board a jumbo jet! Visit Cotswold Airport this winter and participate in the world’s first grotto experience on board the Boeing 747 “Negus”. Let the elves show you how Negus is helping to save Christmas Day in this immersive theatrical production. For more information, please visit www.theflightbeforechristmas.com

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Our family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wondrous nighttime experience, showcasing marvellous creations and installations. Our Christmas light trail tells a beautiful story of encouraging inclusion and kindness, with clues and puzzles for young inquisitive brains to engage with. From £12-£25, babies go free. Various dates and times. More details at www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

At Holy Trinity, Longlevens, GL2 0AJ. The Festival runs from Saturday 26th November through to Friday 2nd December from 10am to 4pm each day. Sunday from noon to 4pm. The Christmas Fayre is in the Church Hall on Saturday 26th November from 12 noon to 2pm with stalls, refreshments, raffles and tombolas. 01452 500229.

Snow White, the palace orphan, is horrified that her evil queen Malvinha is stripping Tewkesbury’s natural resources to fund her desperate bid to be the fairest in the land. She sets out to save the county with the help of her buxom Nanny, the palace IT guy and some very strange small people. Little does she know that the queen is out to get her with a dodgy magic apple and a very talkative mirror. Various dates and times. Tickets from £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. www.rosestheatre.org

Come along to the Shelter for our popular Festive Fayre where you can meet Santa in his grotto, shop from local traders and enjoy some entertainment, games and tasty food. There will be a pop up photoshoot for pets and family plus face painting and much more. 4.30-7pm. For more details please visit www.gawa.org.uk

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Join us in the Glasshouse Café at Miserden this Christmas with Jo Copsey from Aqua Flowers to create your own stunning Christmas Wreath. Jo will teach you the techniques and guiding principles of building a stylish door wreath that will be the envy of your neighbours! A great opportunity to get into the festive spirit with mulled wine and festive nibbles! 3-5pm. £75pp. The Estate Office, Miserden, near Stroud, GL6 7JA.

The naughty elves have gone missing in Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child. Admission fees apply to children and accompanying adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9AT. For more details, please visit www.batsarb.co.uk

The Christmas Fayre and Switching on of Lights returns to Charlton Kings. Join us from 3pm-6pm for singing, dancing, fair rides, games, stalls and a visit from Father Christmas and his Reindeer. Free entry on Church Piece, Charlton Kings.

Cheltenham BID welcome you to experience their pop up Christmas Market, taking place along the pedestrianised Promenade. Shoppers can look forward to browsing pop up gazebo stalls, mainly made up of local independent traders selling food and drink, crafts and gifts. More details at www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

Come and enjoy some special musical performances from the talented Gloucester Cathedral Choristers at their annual Christmas Coffee Concert in the Chapter House. Admission is £6 on the door. All proceeds go toward the music of Gloucester Cathedral. Chapter House, 12 College Green, GL1 2LX. www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

‘Not just any Christmas Fair’. High quality, true artisan pieces with relaxed shopping and a warm festive welcome. Refreshments throughout the day. 10am-4pm. Overbury Village Hall, GL20 7NZ. Raising funds for Overbury Playground.

60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty-free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy some yummy vegan food and drink. £3 entry on the door. Under 16s free with an adult. Dogs allowed on leads. 10am to 3pm. Blackfriars, Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. For more information see the ‘Vegan Events Gloucestershire’ Facebook page.

Join artist Sarah Davis in the stunning Great Hall to create your own stained glass lantern with a gorgeous red glass bow and decorative beads. A lovely way to start the festive season and try your hand at a traditional craft. All materials and equipment will be provided to create your lantern using the copper foiling technique. £60pp. 2pm-4.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. For more details, please visit www.berkeley-castle.com

Find festive treats and unique gifts at the Cheltenham Christmas Market. Around 80 market stalls will run along the pedestrianised Promenade and Long Gardens in front of the Municipal Offices. Daily from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. For more information, go to www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

Craft stalls, Father Christmas, facepainting, free hot chocolate & mulled punch. 10.30am-3pm. Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JS. www.chelt.org.uk

Themed decorated Christmas trees, Christmas stalls, luxury hamper raffle and refreshments. Entry by donation. All are welcome! 10th December 11am-5pm, 11th December 2pm-5pm. St Mark’s Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX. www.stmarksmethodist.org.uk

Join in the festive fun with a dog walk like no other! Dress your pooch in their festive best and enjoy a seasonal walk through our grounds. Entry is free, with a suggested donation on the day of £5. There will be tea, coffee, cake and a food van with prizes for the dress-up winners. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. For more details, please email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org

Come and sing with us at our Carol Concert. Compere Mark Cummings BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Organist Timothy Ingold, Leckhampton Junior School Choir, Cranham Handbell Ringers, Cheltenham Silver Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (under 16s £8) from https://buytickets.at/rccn/780605 For information contact 01242 680532. Supporting local and Rotary charities. The Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP.

Carols, candlelight, mince pies, mulled wine. 7pm. Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JS. www.chelt.org.uk

A night of festive treats – repertoire to include Brass Band Christmas Classics, film music, carols and joint items with the Beauregard Youth Choir! 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (£12 concessions, £5 under 16s). The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP.

Prokofiev: Classical Symphony. Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite. Mozart: Symphony 40. St Andrew’s Church Montpellier. 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Students free. Tickets available on the door or from The Playhouse, Cheltenham. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk. For more information visit www.cheltenhamchamberorchestra.org.uk

Promenade Productions’ traditional family pantomime for fun, laughter and audience participation. The Playhouse, Cheltenham. 7pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 12pm and 4.30pm Saturday. Tickets: adults £16, children £12 from theatre Box Office on 01242 522852 or online at www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

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Friday 2nd December from 3-6pm Church Piece, Charlton Kings

You are cordially invited to join us for a funfilled afternoon, which offers something for all ages. There will be activities throughout and a wonderful variety of stalls where you can do a little Christmas shopping for ‘something different’ or stock up on some of your favourites from previous years. Scarrotts Funfair will provide lots of fun for young folk and Mickey Mouse will be there for photos with all ages!

If you feel lucky, why not buy a raffle ticket with a chance of winning a lovely hamper and other excellent prizes. Tickets will be on sale just inside the Stanton Hall on the day and all proceeds will go towards funding next year’s event. Tickets will also be on sale in the week before from Smart Fish Bar on Church Piece.

Moosh, Smart Fish Bar and the Co-op will be open as usual and the Merryfellow will provide drinks from their gazebo. The Dogs Event Catering Company is bringing their Hot Dog van to provide hot food too.

3pm: Start of Fayre with the arrival of Santa and his Reindeer and Mickey Mouse! 4.30pm: Charlton Kings Infant and Junior School Choirs sing Carols by the Christmas Tree 5pm: Christmas Lights Switch On by Santa followed by singing from the Cheltenham Community Choir and a dance performance from Coady Crew in the Kings Hall. 6pm: Fair rides, games and stalls close. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, browse the stalls in the Stanton Hall and maybe take some refreshment along the way. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the Stanton Hall Planning: Monday 5th and Thursday 15th at 7pm Community Assets: Monday 12th at 7pm Full Council: Monday 19th at 7pm Clerk – Joanna Noles (01242 250087) Clerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk @CkParish Charlton Kings Parish Council The Local Answer To advertise call 01242 510500 Page 29