20th Cheltenham, Tuckwell Ampitheatre 01242 258002 ‘As You Like it’ Enjoy a night of theatre under the stars at Bacon Theatre’s picturesque Tuckwell Amphitheatre this summer, when Shakespeare’s wonderful comedy takes to the alfresco stage, part of Bacon Theatre’s Open-Air Theatre Festival, brought to Cheltenham by Folksy Theatre, the production will boast bold characters, live music, audience interaction and plenty of laughs. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn and a glass of wine before settling down to an evening of entertainment. Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm £14 and concessions 23rd Windrush Valley Flower Show and Fête at Great Barrington
Summer Fun at Birdland Enjoy a fun filled day out this summer at Birdland Park & Gardens. Watch daily penguin feeding displays, learn why flamingos only stand on one leg and discover so much more with the interesting keeper talks. Be a perch for a parrot! Enjoy participative sessions where you can meet a variety of creatures from owls and parrots, to snakes and lizards. 10am-4pm daily £9.95 adults, £6.95 children, concessions and online discount 30th Malmesbury, Charlton Village Hall 01666 510490 Annual open show Later than normal this year the club’s garden show has a special theme celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday and a “Royal Celebration’ class has been added to the flower arranging class.
CLUBS AND O THER ORGANISAT IONS From 1pm at Great Barrington’s village hall, in the stunning Windrush valley. A family day out in the country with home produce, games, races and competitions, fun dog show and gun dog scurry and vintage cars. 23rd June-August 21st Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Cotswold Falconry Flying Displays At the Park every weekend from 23rd July through to 21st August including the August Bank Holiday weekend. See a variety of free-flying birds of prey, witness the speed and grace of vultures, owls, falcons and eagles. 10am-6pm daily. Admission £15, children under 3 free, 3-16 yr olds £10; concessions, e-tickets & season tickets available. 23rd June-30th August Bourton-onthe–Water, Birdland 01451 820480
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