What’s On

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7-8 MAY HARVEY

Since their mother’s death, Veta has lived with elder brother Elwood in the old mansion he inherited. She seeks a good marriage for her daughter, but Elwood’s behaviour is getting in the way. He drinks, plays cards, mixes with riff-raff, but worse than anything: his best friend is a six-foot white rabbit that nobody else can see. A charming comedy of psychiatric errors that asks, just who is sane in an insane world? Various times. Tickets £8-£12. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org

CIRENCESTER BOWLS CLUB OPEN DAYS

You are welcome to try your hand at bowls. We are offering free taster sessions from 10.30 onwards. The Club is adjacent to the Brewery Car Park in the centre of Cirencester. For more information please visit www.cirencesterbowls.org.uk

10-14 MAY ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’ BY AGATHA CHRISTIE

Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate… A performance by St. John’s Players at St. John’s Hall, Churchdown, GL3 2DB. 7.30pm. £10. Concessions £8. Box Office: 01452 713952. Bar. Car park. www.stjohnsplayers.org.uk

12 MAY KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN

This multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music. For over 25 years, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From early days in folk supergroup ‘Equation’ through to their most recent work, acclaimed as ‘their best yet’, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date. 6.30pm. Tickets £21.50-£23.50. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk

13 MAY STUART SINGERS CHARITY CONCERT IN AID OF BEAT

The Stuart Singers welcome you to a one-off charity concert in aid of Cirencester based eating disorder charity, BEAT. The Choir comprises up to 65 voices in four parts and we sing a wide and constantly changing repertoire spanning spirituals, theatre, sacred and secular, classical and modern. 7.30pm. From £12.50. Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundial-theatre.co.uk

14 MAY BARNSLEY VILLAGE FESTIVAL

10.30am-5pm. 15 Open Gardens, stalls, BBQ, tea, coffee and cake, jazz band, Morris dancers, bell ringing, church choir. £10 in advance (Eventbrite.co.uk) or £12 on the day, includes car parking. Children under 14 free of charge.

15 MAY ROUNDHOUSE POETRY SLAM –GLOUCESTER HEAT

One of the highlights from across the Roundhouse calendar, the competition offers young poets from across the UK the chance to compete for the coveted Roundhouse Poetry Slam champion title. 7pm. Tickets £5. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

20 MAY SOUL SISTERS: THE MUSICAL

Soul Sisters is an exhilarating new soul musical that will take you on a journey of success, survival and sisterhood. We join the three friends during a visit to a classic holiday camp Soul Weekender, as they seek to reclaim that elusive closeness they once shared as starry-eyed teens. They face the real, honest truths and express themselves in the only way they know how –through the very music that brought them together and took them to the top of the charts. 7.30pm. Tickets £28-£35. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org

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20 MAY JAY RAYNER: MY LAST SUPPER

Imagine you are about to die. You have one meal left. What are you going to have? It’s the question award-winning restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and writer Jay Rayner has been asked most often by audiences across the UK. It happened so often that he decided the time had come to investigate the concept of the last supper and why it intrigues us so. 6pm. Tickets £24. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk

21 MAY CHARLTON KINGS CHORAL SOCIETY

Vierne; Mass for choir and two organs; Carillon de Westminster; Rutter Psalmfest; Parry I was glad. Soloists Helen Wright (soprano), David Smith (tenor), Fiona Brown and Russell Burton (organs). Conductor: John Wright with the Regency Sinfonia. Saturday 21st May 2022 at 7.30pm. St Philip and St James’s Church, 60 Grafton Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL50 2DL. Tickets £18 (under 25s in full time education £10). 01242 510820. www.ckcsonline.org.uk

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON

A tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia with such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water as well as all the others that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. 8pm. From £17.50. Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundial-theatre.co.uk

22 MAY AN AUDIENCE WITH MARK ‘BILLY’ BILLINGHAM

TV’s most experienced, highest-ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper. Billy is a former SAS Sergeant Major Class 1 and Bodyguard to the Stars including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Russell Crowe, Sir Michael Caine and many others. Hosted and produced by Endurance Running World Record Breaker and Bestselling Author Mark Llewhellin. There will also be a Q&A and a chance to meet Billy. 7.30pm. Tickets £24 (£22). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk

26 MAY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY

For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors. Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction? Broadcast live from the Bridge Theatre in London. 7pm. Tickets £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk

28 MAY THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN

The show that Kingdom Come always wanted to do in the 70s is now possible with the latest developments in technology. Join us for a full evening of psychedelic individuality, ingenuity and madness. Featuring great musicians, iconic dance, stunning visuals, and sonic adventure, this is your chance to be part of the whole genuine psychedelic experience. 8pm. Tickets £31.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org

Beautiful open gardens, church flower displays, teas and homemade cakes, champagne bar, barbecue (Saturday), hog roast (Sunday) and ice creams. Also plant sales, children’s quiz trail, classic cars, glassware, preserves, tombola, raffle and more! Entry £5 (U16 free). Dogs on leads welcome. Free parking. GL20 7AD. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June 1-5pm, followed by family Jubilee celebrations. Platinum Party at the Pub on Saturday 5pm-late hosted by The Beckford Inn. The Big Jubilee Hog Roast on Sunday 1-8pm hosted by The Old Post Office. beckfordopenvillage.org.uk

5 JUNE CHELTENHAM MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLBEING SHOW

By Deer Spirit Events. Over fifty fantastic exhibitors: 1-1 tarot, psychic, shamanic & clairvoyant readings, holistic therapies, self-help, crystals, jewellery, books, arts and crafts, healthy living products. Thirty talks and workshops, inside and out. Refreshments onsite. Sunday 5th June. 11-5pm. Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL32 3JE. www.deerspirit.co.uk

1-3 JULY LINTON FESTIVAL

Celebrating 20 years of great music and beer! Proceeds to local charities. Headliners include The Counterfeit Stones, Walter Trout and One Night of Queen plus many more amazing international bands/artists. Tickets from £22. Camping available. Full line-up on website www.lintonfestival.org

15 JULY TAKE A CHANCE ON US

Put on your platform boots and funky suits or just a boa, and have a night of ABBA madness!! This is a fantastic live show that celebrates the music of ABBA through a fully live six piece band, voiceovers, costume changes, choreographed dance routines, and light show. Lots of audience participation and all the favourite ABBA Hits! 7.30pm. Tickets £20. 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk

Weekly art classes in Cheltenham for adults living with a mental health condition or who suffer from loneliness and social isolation

We offer a supportive, experienced environment where you can learn new or build on existing art skills. Anyone can join and no referral is needed. For details of fees and classes please go to artforallgroup.co.uk or email Shelley at hello@artforallgroup.co.uk

CLEEVELINE TAXIS

01242 374224 01242 374225

cleevelinetaxis@gmail.com www.cleevelinetaxis.com

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CharltonKingsParishCouncil Partnership in Action

CKPC is delighted to announce that it has become a partner in a newly established police-led Youth Taskforce for Charlton Kings, with the aim of developing practical solutions and interventions for our young people, and to help them thrive and re-build after what has been a very challenging couple of years.

The Taskforce was created earlier this year by the Neighbourhood Policing Team, following a very well attended Community Building workshop, which allowed some great conversations to take place between Police Community Officers, members of the Parish Council, local elected representatives, the community and Cheltenham Town Football Club.

Delivering youth wellbeing projects

For our part in this exciting community initiative, we have committed to working with our partners to deliver the following youth wellbeing projects over the coming year: • On-going collaborative work with Balcarras School, following an investigation into the postcovid health and wellbeing of our young people. You can read the full report on our wellbeing survey page at: https://bit.ly/3JNUYBt • Partnering with Cheltenham Borough Council to provide funding for a Cheltenham-wide detached youth work project delivered by Inspire to Aspire, a Social Enterprise company. The youth workers visit Grange Field, Charlton Kings every Monday afternoon after school, and can be recognised by their distinctive yellow hoodies! • Parish Council funding of a youth club for both juniors and seniors in Charlton Kings, initially for a six-month period, starting after Easter 2022. Venue, dates and times to follow on our website. • ‘Shaping the future’ – our environmental project CK Futures will promote ways to engage children and young people with the environment and nature, through local campaigns, outdoor activities and events.

15th JULY 2022 COMING TO BACON THEATRE CHELTENHAM GL51 6EP

FULL LIVE 6 PIECE TRIBUTE BAND

BOX OFFICE 01242 258002 https://bacontheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873611741

FOR BOOKING & INFO

WWW.TAKEACHANCEONUS.COM Dates of May public meetings

In the Stanton Hall Planning: To be confirmed in due course Annual Meeting of the Parish Council: Monday 23rd at 7pm Community Assets: To be confirmed in due course Clerk –Joanna Noles (01242 250087) Clerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk @CkParish Charlton Kings Parish Council