BISHOP’S CLEEVE
There will be a bric a brac sale on Saturday, September 1, from 10-11 am at Bishop’s Cleeve Seniors Club, Denley Hall. Entrance free.
Bishop’s Cleeve U3A is hosting a showcase event on Monday, September 17 from 2.15-3.30pm at Woodmancote Village Hall.
The event provides the opportunity for existing members to showcase the wide range of interest groups and the successful projects during the last year while inviting ideas for new groups.
Prospective members are welcome, visit cleeve-u3a.org.uk
The cancer charity Cobalt is holding the musical Glenfest at Glenfall House Saturday, September 8, 3.30–7.30pm.
And on September 14, from 11am-1pm or 1-3pm, you can help raise awareness of Cobalt by helping with a bucket collection in Asda at The Reddings in Cheltenham.
The Cobalt autumn event is at Linton House on Saturday, September 22, 10am-noon with tea, homemade cake and the launch of the charity’s Christmas Cards.
Help is also needed for lane counting or marshalling at the Devil’s Aquathlon at Cheltenham Lido on Sunday October 7, 7.20–11am.
To help Cobalt by volunteering, contact Kirsty at 01242 535922 or kirsty.bradbury@cobalthealth.co.uk
Cleeve Chorale is holding a concert at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Bishop’s Cleeve, on Saturday, November 17 at 7.30pm.
The event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with works by Brahms, Elgar, Novello and Goodall.
Tickets £10 (accompanied under 16s free) will be available from George Lewis Footwear, Woodmancote Newsagents, Gotherington Stores or ring 01242 674114.
Tickets may also be purchased on the door. Refreshments will be included.
Play Gloucestershire, funded by Bishop’s Cleeve Parish Council, is hosting a session in the village from 10am-4pm on Tuesday, August 28, at Sunrise Avenue open space.
These sessions take place in all weathers. Free entry, no registration required and children can come and go as they please. Under sevens must be accompanied by an adult.
Are you stuck for fun ideas for the
school summer holidays? Why not try the events taking place at Bishop’s Cleeve Library.?
The library, along with the Reading Agency, is hosting the Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge with the theme a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Beano comic.
To join in the free events it is essential to book so call into the library to secure your place or just enjoy the many activities that are there daily.
On August 25 at 11am it is Beanotown Racing cars craft and on August 29, Beanotown clay craft 1-2pm.
For more information contact 01242 672217.
Youth clubs are run by the community mentoring and support branch of the parish council.
Bishop’s Cleeve Junior Youth Club for 8-13 year olds takes place in the community centre on Tuesdays 6-8pm, admission £1.
Senior Youth Club for ages 13 and over held in the Sports Pavilion, Cheltenham Road on Monday evenings from 6.30-8.30pm.
Gotherington Junior Football Club is recruiting under-11 players. For more information contact 07463 720463.
Gotherington Baby and Toddler Group are sessions held at Gotherington Village Hall, Malleson Road, on Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30am-11.30am.
All welcome, including Mum and Dad, £2 per family, first session free.
Bumps and Babies sessions at Bishop’s Cleeve Library every Tuesday 10.15- 11.30am entry £1 per family,
St Michael’s Oasis Parents and Toddler Group is in St Michael’s Centre in St Michael’s Hall, every Thursday afternoon, offering supervised play for children and opportunity for parents to take part in interesting discussion and socialise. For more information contact 07941 676161.
Do you have difficulty getting to your local library?
Bishop’s Cleeve Library Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month with transport provided.
For more information contact 01242 672217.
The Citizen’s Advice service holds sessions in the parish office on Mondays from 10am-2pm.
The library can also offer access to the service via Skype.
To book a session contact the Library Staff or ring 0845 235420.
Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would simply like to meet with others for friendship.
Meetings take place at 2pm at St Michael’s Hall.
On September 11, David Woodward will talk about safety in the home.
The outings programme heads to Taurus Crafts Centre on September 28. Coach fare for trips £8, pick up point St Michael’s Hall car park at 10.30am. Anyone requiring a lift to pick-up point or to meetings contact 01242 672029.
Bishop’s Cleeve WI is hosting a programme of events in the Tithe Barn. All meetings start at 7.15pm.
September 18, T4U - Shoebox Charity speaker Mary Jones. Competition: How many words can you make from “shoebox charity”?
October 16, A One Act Play, by Bishop’s Cleeve Players, Competition: Photo of someone in Fancy Dress. November 20, Annual General Meeting, Sales Table: Christmas Items. December 18, Christmas /Birthday Party, Festive Entertainment.
Monthly walks take place on the first Tuesday of every month and there are also book clubs, knit and natter, craft workshops, outings and theatre visits. For more information contact 01242 677520.
St Michael’s Hall, hosts North Cotswold Foodbank sessions every Friday from 9.45am to 11.15am. Donations to the foodbank can be left at Bishop’s Cleeve Parish Council Office, hours of opening Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-3pm, Wednesdays 10am-3pm.
There’s a craft fair held in Bishop’s Cleeve Community Centre (next to the Library) on the second Sunday of every month 11.30am-2.30pm. Entrance free, all welcome.
Cleeve Ladies Probus Club, all meetings take place in Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn at 9.45am.
September 4, speaker Frances Benton All about the pearls we wear. September 18 Outing. October 2 My life at Court speaker Richard Burton. October 16 Kathy Butterworth Ten things I would save in a fire. October 30, speaker Arthur Ball Dowdeswell Nature Reserve. November 13 to be confirmed. November 27, speaker Megan Bick. Everyday life in 21st century Russia. December 11 a ukulele group with nibbles and entertainment.
The Independence Trust representative is Andrew Wood who is a mental health outreach worker. Contact him on 01242 512812.
Cleeve Concerts at the Tithe Barn, established artists in an intimate setting, performances start at 7.30pm. On September 30, it is John Coughlan’s Quo.
Tickets are available from Cheltenham Town Hall and the Cleeve Concert website.
Tickets also can be bought at the door on the night.
For more information contact 0333 666 3366.
Prescott Hill Climb Club, Gotherington is hosting the following events.
September 1-2, British Midland championships. October 6-7 American Autumn Classic; October 13, VSCC Prescott long course hill climb.
For more information visit prescotthillclimb.com