What’s On

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18 NOVEMBER – 4 DECEMBER COBALT ONLINE CHRISTMAS AUCTION

Local medical charity Cobalt is holding an exciting online Christmas auction to raise funds for a Teenage and Young Adults (16-25 year old) Specialist Cancer Nurse Megan. Local businesses have generously donated over 40 fantastic lots to bid on, including a custom-made pearl and diamond necklace, vouchers for meals out, gin, wine and brewery experiences and much more. Ideal for Christmas gifts. Join in the fun at www.jumblebee.co.uk/cobaltchristmas

25 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TRAIL AT WESTONBIRT

Open on selected evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. There’s magic around every corner on Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas trail! Father Christmas’ elves have made their way to the arboretum to decorate for Christmas. But they’re running slightly behind schedule… will the trail be ready on time? Witness the wonder, hilarity and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. Advance booking essential. To book tickets visit forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/ enchanted-christmas

25 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Experience the magic of Christmas on board a jumbo jet! Visit Cotswold Airport this winter and participate in the world’s first grotto experience on board the Boeing 747 “Negus”. Let the elves show you how Negus is helping to save Christmas Day in this immersive theatrical production. For more information and to book, visit www.theflightbeforechristmas.com

25 NOVEMBER – 30 DECEMBER SPECTACLE OF LIGHT

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

26 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER SNOW WHITE

Snow White, the palace orphan, is horrified that her evil queen Malvinha is stripping Tewkesbury’s natural resources to fund her desperate bid to be the fairest in the land. She sets out to save the county with the help of her buxom Nanny, the palace IT guy and some very strange small people. Little does she know that the queen is out to get her with a dodgy magic apple and a very talkative mirror. Various dates and times. Tickets from £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. For more information, please visit www.rosestheatre.org

1 DECEMBER CHELTENHAM ANIMAL SHELTER FESTIVAL FAYRE

Come along to the Shelter for our popular Festive Fayre where you can meet Santa in his grotto, shop from local traders and enjoy some entertainment, games and tasty food. There will be a pop up photoshoot for pets and family plus face painting and much more. 4.30-7pm. For more details please visit www.gawa.org.uk

1 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY ELF HUNT

The naughty elves have gone missing in Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child. Admission fees apply to children and accompanying adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9AT. For more details, please visit www.batsarb.co.uk

4 DECEMBER OVERBURY ARTISAN CHRISTMAS FAIR

‘Not just any Christmas Fair’. High quality, true artisan pieces with relaxed shopping and a warm festive welcome. Refreshments throughout the day. 10am-4pm. Overbury Village Hall, GL20 7NZ. Raising funds for Overbury Playground.

4 DECEMBER MIND BODY SPIRIT SHOW

By Deer Spirit Events. Holistic therapies, 1-1 readings, crystals, selfhelp and wellbeing products and advice, arts, crafts and Christmas gifts. Enjoy with family and friends, or come along for a relaxing Me-Day! Worcester County Cricket Club, New Road, WR2 4QQ.

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4 DECEMBER VEGAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty-free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy some yummy vegan food and drink. £3 entry on the door. Under 16s free with an adult. Dogs allowed on leads. 10am to 3pm. Blackfriars, Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. For more information see the ‘Vegan Events Gloucestershire’ Facebook page.

8-24 DECEMBER CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET

Find festive treats and unique gifts at the Cheltenham Christmas Market. Around 80 market stalls will run along the pedestrianised Promenade and Long Gardens in front of the Municipal Offices. An opportunity to pick up unique gifts, Christmas decorations and delicious goodies. Daily from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. More details at www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

10 DECEMBER POPTASTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT!

Join the Cotswold Area Community Orchestra, Sounds of Music Choir and Vocalist Lucy Curtis for a Poptastic Christmas Concert! In aid of Cancer Research UK. 7.30pm. Entry £5 on the door. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Stonehouse Community Centre, GL10 2NS.

10 DECEMBER CAMBRAY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Craft stalls, Father Christmas, facepainting, free hot chocolate & mulled punch. 10.30am-3pm. Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JS. www.chelt.org.uk

10-11 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Themed decorated Christmas trees, Christmas stalls, luxury hamper raffle and refreshments. Entry by donation. All are welcome! 10th December 11am-5pm, 11th December 2pm-5pm. St Mark’s Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PX. www.stmarksmethodist.org.uk

11 DECEMBER DECEMBER DOG DASH

Join in the festive fun with a dog walk like no other! Dress your pooch in their festive best and enjoy a seasonal walk through our grounds. Entry is free with a suggested donation on the day of £5. Tea, coffee, cake and a food van with prizes for the dress-up winners. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. For more details, email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org

11 DECEMBER JAMES HOPKINS TRUST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

With special guests, stalls galore, Santa’s Grotto and lots of games, this is an event with fun for all the family! 1-4pm. Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL2 9QA. In aid of James Hopkins Trust.

13 DECEMBER THE ROTARY CLUB CHELTENHAM NORTH CAROL CONCERT

Come and sing with us at our Carol Concert. Compere Mark Cummings BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Organist Timothy Ingold, Leckhampton Junior School Choir, Cranham Handbell Ringers, Cheltenham Silver Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (under 16s £8) from https://buytickets.at/rccn/780605 For information contact 01242 680532. Supporting local and Rotary charities. The Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP.

18 DECEMBER CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Carols, candlelight, mince pies, mulled wine. 7pm. Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JS. www.chelt.org.uk