What’s On

The Sudeley Sculpture Safari celebrates creatures great and small and spreads both a universal and local message of peaceful coexistence with nature. Visitors will encounter a safari trail of iconic lifesize animal sculptures made from flowers, grasses and plants, from all corners of the world as they explore the castle grounds. Walk amongst a life-sized herd of elephants and follow the trail to discover a pair of rhino nibbling the lawn, kangaroos hiding in ancient yew hedges, and orangutans relaxing beneath trees - plus many more animals across the castle grounds. How many will you spot? Entry to see the Sculpture Safari is included with standard admission. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/events

Lots of stalls bursting with top quality ‘like new’ and new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby and children’s industry showcasing and selling their products and services all under one roof! Great brands at up to 90% off the full retail price! 2pm-4pm. Wheatpieces Community Centre, Columbine Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7SP. For more details, please visit www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

Our annual summer fundraising event will take place on the 1st and 2nd October at the beautiful Fromebridge Mill Pub, GL2 7PD. We will have a dog show with lots of classes, demos and talks to watch, a large craft market, food, entertainment and much more! For more details, please visit www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk

Gloucester Music Society’s 92nd season opens on Sunday 2nd October with music by Haydn for the rare cellolike Baryton. 23rd October: a variety of solo harp music. 13th November: renowned baritone Roderick Williams with songs by Vaughan Williams and other 20th century composers. We meet Sundays at 3pm in the Ivor Gurney Hall, Pitt Street. Tickets £20, concessions, children free. www.gloucestermusicsociety.org.uk

Featuring JG Swing 5. At Cheltenham Area Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL. Doors open 12 noon, band playing from 12.30pm-3pm. Tickets at the door, still only £5!

After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own terms. A spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s ‘The Rivals’. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin and Laurie Davidson. Broadcast live from the National Theatre stage. £16.50 (conc £14.50, students £12.50). 7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Throw on your wellies and get ready for a day of autumnal activities! Wrap up warm and head over to the field to explore our pumpkin trail. Once you’ve enjoyed our October activities, grab yourself a plump pumpkin to take home for crafts and pies. The pumpkin field will be open on October weekends and throughout half term (21st-31st October). Entry to the field (plus a free pumpkin token) is included in admission – remember to buy your tickets online in advance. Pumpkin Field Only tickets are also available. For more details, visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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Join us at The Kings Arms in Prestbury for our outdoor Sunday market from 11am until 3pm. We will have a selection of handpicked sellers including local crafters, artisans and independent businesses. 11am-3pm. For more details, please visit www.createcheltenham.com

Join artist Beth Jenkins to explore a number of ways of making lino prints in black and white or colour. Use a variety of inking techniques to get interesting and atmospheric effects. Learn how to design, cut and print your own original prints to take home. £70 per person. 10am-4pm. Book online: wwt.org.uk/slimbridge

Join heavenly hosts Elvis McGonagall and Sara-Jane Arbury for an evening of good verbal vibrations as worldly wordsmiths take the page onto the stage to compete for points that lead to prizes! Brave bards air their own poems in a bid to reach the hearts and hearing parts of the public. Judges award points for style, content and warmth of the applaudience. 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£12. For more details, visit thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on

As well as a series of spooky shows, visitors can follow clues on an adventure around the farm and spot friendly animals; embark on the Maize Maze and, hopefully, find their way out; while sharp-eyed visitors can tackle the Corn Cannon and blast these yellow missiles at a range of targets. Tickets will be released to our mailing list first – sign up online at www.overfarm.co.uk/events/spookyard

A show for all the family with words written by the nation’s much-loved poet Pam Ayres, tunes that go straight to the heart by composer Louis Mander and song from the Minpins children’s choir. This World Premiere will be performed by members of The Hewletts Opera, narrated by Classic FM host and children’s author Zeb Soanes, the chorus provided by Minpin's Children's Choir and directed by Sheila Mander. 6.30pm. Tickets £5£18. For more details, please visit thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on

We are open from 1-4pm with a fabulous market showcasing a variety of skilled crafters, artists, bakers, food producers and more! This year we will also be running workshops alongside the market! Entry and parking is free. Please bring a shopping bag. For more details, please visit www.createcheltenham.com

Fresh from her show-stopping Britain’s Got Talent finals appearance, Belinda Davids returns to the UK with her acclaimed stage show. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. Tickets £28. 7.30pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Are you brave enough to explore our interactive trail? Discover an eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October Half Term. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked and engage all your senses as you make your way around our wetlands for a truly eek!citing experience. For more details, please visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge

An interactive, self-led audio extravaganza that will teach your young thrill seekers all they need to know to become perfect little monsters. Along the way, they will encounter a spooky array of teachers who’ll impart their delights, frights and vampire bites. Tickets cost £1 per child, in addition to the admission ticket. For more details, visit berkeley-castle.com/whats-on

The world’s most dangerous thrill show – a non-stop adrenaline rush, starring Richard Cadell. A spectacular

show packed with fire, illusion and death-defying stunts. Imagine playing Russian Roulette with sticks of dynamite or trying to escape from a straitjacket whilst hung from a burning rope. *Suitable for children aged 12 and over. Tickets £26.50 (£25). 7.30pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

St. Margaret’s Hall, Coniston Road, off Windermere Road, Hatherley, Cheltenham GL51 3NU. Layouts, refreshments, trade support, disabled access, children ‘drive yourself’ Thomas. 10am-5pm. Raising funds for St. Margaret’s Hall. Full details at www.cheltmodrail.org.uk

Prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Tickets £24. 7.30pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

We welcome two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour – a musical extravaganza of popular West End and Movie hits. The evening will be accompanied by the fabulous International Film Orchestra and will include music from Wicked, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman and more. 7.30pm. Tickets £32.50. For more details, visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Featuring Phil Probert’s Jazz Mates. At Cheltenham Area Civil Service Club, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SL. Doors open 12 noon, band playing from 12.30pm-3pm. Tickets at the door, still only £5!

St. John’s Players present the stage version of the film ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ (that starred Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant) and her hilarious journey to perform at Carnegie Hall. She was dubbed the worst singer in the world. St. John’s Hall, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. 7.30pm. £10. Concessions: £8. Box Office opens 10th October –call 01452 713952. Bar. Car park. The Local Answer To advertise call 01242 510500 Page 21

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