LECKHAMPTON AND CHARLTON KINGS

» Cheltenham Horticultural Society meet at 7.30pm tonight, Thursday, August 11, at Century Hall, Bishop Road, Shurdington. Katherine Kear, a National Demonstrator, Master Florist and former Chelsea Gold medallist, is giving a fun talk called Tales from the Potting Shed.

» A farmers’ market selling local produce will be on the Promenade tomorrow, Friday, August 12, from 9am to 2pm.

» An artisan market will be held in the Pump Room from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, August 14, showcasing local creatives, makers and producers. To book a stand email customer.contact@ cheltenhamtrust.org.uk

» CK Parish council planning committee meets from 7pm on Monday in Stanton Hall. Members of the public are always welcome.

» The parish council has put together an exciting programme of summer activities in Charlton Kings for children and young people during August.

All activities and workshops are FREE and have been sponsored by the council. Choose from activities in arts and crafts, music, healthy eating, digital coding, nature, climate or sport. All activities will take place in Stanton Hall, Kings Hall, Grange Field and Timbercombe Woods.

For more information, go to: https:// bit.ly/ckpcsummer

» Cheltenham Vocal Academy is giving two performances of Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas in St Andrew’s Church, Cheltenham – on Friday, August 19, from 7-8pm and on Saturday, August 20, from 6-7pm.

Tickets available from the website www.cheltenhamvocalacademy.co.uk

» Badger Wood Adventures Outdoor Course for Adults – Thursday, August 18, from 2–4pm. This free summer activity session is sponsored by Charlton Kings Parish Council for parents/carers to have some time in nature without the children. The session will include nature crafts, foraging, fire lighting and using tools. Book on the Badger Wood Adventures website: https://bit.ly/ badger adults

» Charlton Kings Friendship Group meets from 10am on Friday, August 19, in the Baptist Church. Sarah Chad, together with another of her group, will give a talk about the work of Street Pastors in Cheltenham. This will be an opportunity to hear what is involved and ask questions about it. Visitors are always welcome.

» The popular free Computer Buddy service on Wednesday mornings continues to help you with your internet queries and get more from your digital devices.

Take your laptop or tablet and pop in to talk to your friendly computer buddy, Steve, at Charlton Kings Library every Wednesday, 10am-noon.

» A free four-week Online Skills course will take place from Monday, September 12, until Monday, October 3, from 10am to noon in Charlton Kings parish conference room, which is in the same building as the parish council office.

The course is suitable for complete beginners and ipads/tablets will be provided. Places are limited to ten so to book a place or for more information contact Adult Education on 0800 5421655 or email to learn@ gloucestershire.gov.uk

If you’re not sure where to go, just visit the parish council office and they will show you.

» The local Scout group at Bethesda, which was formed in 1925, is looking to recruit more adult volunteers. In particular they are looking for a Scout leader to lead a team delivering exciting and varied activities to 10- to 14-yearolds.

There will be loads of support, including flexible training offered by Scouting through a variety of methods at a time and place to suit you.

Their training scheme can lead to recognised qualifications including – OCN Level 2.

The Scout group is also looking for additional adults to support the sections (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts) by being a member of a team helping to plan meetings and run activities.

Adult volunteers are able to try different activities, visit new places, learn and share skills and have loads of fun. Volunteers decide how much or little time they wish to give and they don’t need to attend every week.

If you are interested in finding out a bit more regarding any of the above, please speak to Steve Reis, Group Scout Leader, or email: gsl@ bethesdascouts.co.uk

» Rose Ashton 01242 262042 ashton.r@btinternet.com