What’s On

Whatʼs On

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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 lineup on website www.lintonfestival.org

2 JULY WINCHCOMBE PARISH SUMMER FÊTE

St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe will host the Parish Summer Fête from 125pm on Saturday 2nd July. Very much a community event with activities for all ages. For more details, email: fete@winchcombeparish.org.uk

3 JULY VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL OPEN DAY

Join us for our annual open day and fun dog show, and help us raise funds so that we can continue to support local wildlife. 11am-4pm. £3.50 early bird tickets or £5 on the day. Under 5s free. For more information please visit www.valewildlife.org.uk. Vale Wildlife Hospital, Beckford, GL20 7AN.

9 JULY PRESTBURY FESTIVAL

The village known for its food, fun, entertainment and ghosts! Festival opens at 12 noon with stalls until 5pm. Live entertainment from 7-9pm. Free entry. Licensed bar, food stalls, BBQ, live music, children’s entertainment, fun rides, plant sale, dog show and much more. Prestbury Playing Field, New Barn Close, GL52 3LP.

SUMMER CELEBRATION – CAS OPEN DAY

The biggest event in our calendar is our popular on-site open day. We open our doors at 12 noon and the Shelter will be transformed into a funpacked day out for all the family – including your dog! BBQ, ice cream, local stallholders, agility and fun dog show, dog photography, family entertainment and much more. For more details, please visit www.gawa.org.uk. Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham GL51 9JW.

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

22 JULY KEEPING BAD COMPANY

The producers of UK Pink Floyd Experience present “Keeping Bad Company”. Celebrating Bad Company and Paul Rodgers, this two-hour show includes hits from Bad Company’s multi-million selling albums. Come to the show and you’ll be... Keeping Bad Company! 7.30pm. £20. 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. keepingbadcompany.com

22-24 JULY TEWKESBURY LIVE

All pubs and venues in Tewkesbury Town Centre will host live music all weekend! Starting Friday evening and ending Sunday late afternoon. Cover bands, original artists and something for everyone. Family activities in The Watson Hall and Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday. All free entry. Bands and activities will be announced shortly. For more information about the festival, please email: events@tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk

22-31 JULY GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL

Bringing a host of top names from the classical and jazz world to the beautiful village of Guiting Power in the Cotswolds. Including a fundraising concert for humanitarian relief in Ukraine on Friday 29th July. Full details of performances and tickets: www.guitingfestival.org 25-31 JULY CAFÉ RENÉ BLUES FESTIVAL Café René is very excited to be bringing back the Rhythm & Blues festival for its 20th year – an incredible week of great food and drinks, good times, and of course the very best in Rhythm & Blues music that the UK has to offer. Supporting the James Hopkins Trust. FREE ENTRY! 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP. For times, bands, etc. visit www.caferene.co.uk or fb.com/thecaferene

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