BISHOP’S CLEEVE
» Court Farm, Stoke Road is hosting a number of family fun events: Trailer tours of the farm daily 9am-3pm from August 7-22; Meet our animals weekend 10am-4pm August 10-11; Pet the Piglets, 10am-4pm, August 24-26.
For all events it is essential to book, contact 01242 678374.
» The Methodist Church in Bishop’s Cleeve is hosting a coffee morning 10am-noon on Saturday, September 14.
Stalls, raffle, tea/coffee and cake. Join us for friendly conversation at the church in Bishops Close (off Tobyfield Road) GL52 8NT. All in aid of Methodist Church Homes.
» Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church Wednesday Fellowship welcomes new members both men and women to all meetings which take place in the Church Hall at 2pm.
» Baking, Making Shaking WI is a fun group launched in 2015 which meets on the first Thursday of each month at Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club, Kayte Lane from 8–10pm.
Come along as a visitor and enjoy the speaker, tea/coffee and cake for only £3, make friends and have a giggle.
On September 5, The Severn Freewheelers will visit to talk about their night time role.
» St Michael’s Holiday Club will host special sessions on the theme of Treasure Island in Woodmancote School, Station Road.
This scheme, which offers a range of play opportunities, will run from August 12-16, 8.30am-2.30pm, for one-sevenyear-olds.
Breakfast and lunch will be included in the club.
For more information and to book a place, contact stmichaelsholidayclub@ gmail.com or phone 07941 676161.
» Susie Mcguire has formed a social group aimed at people aged 60+ in the area.
The idea is to meet for cinema, theatre, meals out and general get togethers.
If interested, contact Susie on 07887 713 156 or email susie.lee2@outlook. com.
Come and join us, your ideas could make a difference.
» The Sir Frank Whittle Pairs Challenge is being played at Cirencester Golf Club on Tuesday, October 1, and is open to ladies and gentlemen as part of fund raising to furnish a new exhibition hall and education centre at the Jet Age Museum, the memorial to the importance and history of aviation in Gloucestershire.
It is entirely run by volunteers with free admission and relies on donations.
It provides fun and information for families and enthusiasts alike.
This is an opportunity for a day of enjoyable, but not seriously competitive, golf for an excellent cause in a beautiful location. Entry £79 per pair.
For an entry form, email golf@ minchmike.plus.com.
» There will be a Table Top Sale at Denley Hall, Bishop’s Cleeve on the first Saturday of the month from 10-11am.
Refreshments are available and cakes are for sale. There is also a raffle. Entrance is free.
» Cleeve Ladies Probus Club meetings take place in Bishop’s Cleeve Tithe Barn at 9.45am.
On August 20 the group will visit the Evesham Garden Centre.
If you would like to join contact 01242 529664.
» Cleeve Carers and Friendship group reaches out to those in the community who may not be carers but are home alone or would like to meet with others for friendship.
Meetings at 2pm in St Michael’s Hall. This group is looking for an organiser to run monthly mininus trips.
August 13 is a garden party for members only.
Anyone interested, contact 01242 672029.
» Oxenton WI meets at 7.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month in Gotherington Village Hall.
As well as a wide range of speakers, there is a weekly art group, monthly lunches, craft groups and workshops, tai chi and social events.
On August 28, the talk is calld Quaint and Quirky Gloucestershire with speaker Angela Panrucker.
Visitors and new members are always welcome. » Bishop’s Cleeve WI meets monthly in the Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve, on Tuesday evenings at 7.15pm. For more information, contact 01242 677520.
» Do you have difficulty getting to your local library? Bishop’s Cleeve Library Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of the month, can meet your needs as transport can be provided.for more information, contact 01242 672217.
» St Michael’s Hall hosts North Cotswold Foodbank sessions every Friday from 9.45-11.15am.
Donations to the food bank can be left at Bishop’s Cleeve Parish Council office, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-3pm, Wednesdays 10am-3pm.
» The Independence Trust representative for the area is Andrew Wood, a mental health outreach worker. Should you wish to contact Andrew directly you can do so on 01242 512812.