Cotswold Chatterblog

Saturday 6th September 10.30am - 18.00pm, Moreton-in-Marsh Showground, Batsford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AB.
September is just around the corner and that means the Moreton-in-Marsh Show. The Show is a traditional one day Agricultural and Horse Show and the leading agricultural event in Gloucestershire. It is held in Moreton-in-the-Marsh in the North Cotswolds on the first Saturday in September each year.

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Tags: animals | cotswolds | countryside | farming | food | gloucestershire | moreton | show

An event to help bind communities and offer advice and information to residents will take place in Cirencester later this month with a second Community Day of Action.  Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: cirencester | open day | gloucestershire

Thursday 24th July to Sunday 7th September - Hidcote Manor Farm, Hidcote Bartrim, Glos.
Hidcote Manor Farm is proud to present the opening of this year’s Maize Maze. This years theme is “scary” and the maze is in the shape of a giant dragon over 200 metres tall.
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Tags: cotswolds | countryside | farming | gloucestershire | hidcote | maze | places

Businesses looking for team building opportunities for staff are being offered the opportunity to book tailor-made rural skills courses in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Tags: cotswolds | countryside | conservation

Saturday 9th August 2.30pm The Washbrook Barn, Ebrington, Gloucestershire.

Everything you’d expect from a village show – and more! This is the 28th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show and is held at The Washbrook Barn in Ebrington, by kind permission of The Drinkwater Family. A traditional show with something for everyone. There are 112 Classes covering Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit, Floral Art, Children’s Classes – under Five Years, Five to Eight Years and Nine to Twelve Years,- Cookery, Wine, Photography and Craft Work. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ebrington | gardens | gloucestershire | show

A range of fun activities for families will take place at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester during the summer holidays.
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Tags: cotswolds | cirencester | museum | places

Come and see how the Romans relaxed with several sessions being held around the Cotswolds by the Corinium Museum’s Outreach Service.

Six events being held around the District in August will explain what the Romans did in their spare time, and will talk about the sports they enjoyed, as well as their favourite games and entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: cirencester | cotswolds | museum | history

Saturday 26th July 6.30 pm, Toddington Railway Station, Gloucestershire
Toddington based heritage railway, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, is laying on a special steam train with a jazz band send off in aid of the cancer charity, Maggie’s Cotswolds. The excursion leaves Toddington at 6.30pm on Saturday 26th July and travels to Cheltenham Race Course, via Winchcombe, before making a leisurely return journey. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: charity | cheltenham | gloucestershire | hospital | music | railways | warwickshire | winchcombe | worcestershire

Remembering the excavations held in Cirencester will be the theme of a fascinating archaeology event being held at the Corinium Museum this weekend.
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Tags: cirencester | museum | history

A jam-packed schedule of fun activities for children and teens is being lined up with the launch of Cotswold District Council’s successful ‘Summer off the Streets’ programme this month.

The programme – which started in 2007 – will return to the Cotswolds with this summer’s official launch on July 11th in the Council Chamber at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: cotswolds | health | education