AND CHARLTON KINGS
Charlton Kings Mens Probus club meets at 9.30am today in Sacred Hearts Church rooms. Today Dr Gillian White will give a fascinating account of The Most Dissolute Man in London William Cavendish the 1st Duke of Devonshire famed for his military and political activities whilst enjoying a scandalous private life. If you are interested in joining this friendly club please contact Peter Russell on 01242 238521.
An Advice Bites Cafe for people concerned about an elderly relative or friend who is experiencing some health problems of old age will be held tonight at Grevill House, London Road from 6 to 7.30pm. This cafe is an informal space where helpful and useful information can be gained in friendly setting with a cuppa and piece of cake. Regular expert speakers provide fantastic support and advice. Admiral nurses will be on hand tonight to discuss how they can provide specialist dementia support that patients and their families need giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. The nurses will give information about the science behind dementia, how it is being tackled, the diagnosis process and the help available. Gloucestershire Telecare is a free service, jointly funded by the NHS & Gloucestershire County Council and provides support for people who have a diagnosis of Dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. They provide assistance with useful aids such as dementia clocks, automated medication dispensers, GPS devices and automated falls detectors to support that person in their own home or when out in the community.
The Friends of Midland Air Ambulance service are holding a Coffee Morning in Emmanuel Church rooms tomorrow from 10am to noon. Admission is £1 which includes coffee and there will be a bring and buy stall and a raffle.
There will be a Farmers’ Market outside Cavendish House tomorrow from 9am to 2pm selling a wide range of locally produced food.
Charlton Kings Film Society are showing Queen of Katwe at Sacred Hearts Church rooms at 7.45pm on Friday. This is a colourful story of a young girl living in poverty in Uganda’s Katwe slums. She is taught to play chess by a kind man and this skill changes her whole life. Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £5
The local charity Linc is presenting an Opera Gala Evening on Saturday at the Pump Room. The evening will begin at 7.30pm and consist of a three course dinner and songs from the operas performed by Cheryl and friends. Tickets cost £55 and to book telephone 0300 422 422 or visit the website lincfund.org
Meeting of the Full Parish Council will be held on Monday October 29th at 7pm in the Stanton Rooms. All members of the public are welcome.
Twin sisters Marianna and Stephanie Kapsetaki are the young pianists playing music by Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Liszt, Grieg and Stravinsky at the Lunchtime concert in the Town Hall at 1.05pm on Tuesday, October 30. Light lunches are on sale from noon. Tickets cost £5.
The Regency Probus club for men meets from 10am on Wednesday (Oct 31st)at Cheltenham Bowling Club. John Berkeley will give an informative talk about An Aviation Museum in the Making. Contact Geoff Harmsworth on 01242 672409 for more information. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
If you enjoy singing then why not enjoy an opportunity to sing and perform choruses from Haydn’s Creation with Musica Vera on Saturday, November 17, at Holy Apostles Church, Charlton Kings led by the Choir’s Director of Music, David Dewar. With its focus on the Genesis story the Creation is justifiably popular and is a firm favourite for choirs everywhere. Come and Sing events are friendly and welcoming. They offer an opportunity to share a day of wonderful music making and sample some of Musica Vera’s hospitality. Loan scores will be available. For more details and to book a place go to musicavera.eu or phone 01242 517258. Fee £20. The day will be followed with a concert performance at 7.30pm. Entry is free with a retiring collection.
Emmanuel Church, Leckhampton will be holding its annual Festival of Decorated Christmas Trees the weekend of December 7 to 9. For further details or to enter a tree please contact the church office on 01242 570075 or at emmanuel.church@ btconnect.com
It will soon be time again for Christmas Boxes for children and families in Romania, Ukraine, Belarus and Bosnia so if you are thinking of making a box I will give the drop-off points dates in this column in October. The usual collection points will be used, Salem Baptist Church, Charlton Kings Baptist Church and Leeds Building Society. The dates will all be in November. More information from teams4u.com
If anyone wants to comment on the Boots Corner experiment then got to Gloucestershire County Council website and put Boots Corner in the search box which will guide you to the comment link or write to CTP Phase 4, Amey, Block 5, 5th Floor, Shire Hall, Bearland, Gloucester GL1 2TG