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2 APRIL MIND BODY SPIRIT SHOW

Back in Cirencester. Over thirty fantastic exhibitors: 1-1 tarot, psychic, shamanic and clairvoyant readings, holistic therapies, massage, self-help, crystals, jewellery, arts, crafts, healthy living products, aura imaging. Talks/ workshops/mediumship demonstration. 11-5pm. Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester GL7 1JT. www.deerspirit.co.uk

CHARITY TABLE TOP SALE

Family fun with a mixture of raffle, stalls and tombolas. Refreshments available. 12 noon to 4pm in Longlevens Church Hall (GL2 0AJ). Free entry. In aid of The Land Trust and Holy Trinity Church, Longlevens.

2-3 APRIL MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION

Layouts, refreshments, children drive yourself Thomas. Raising funds for Children v/s Cancer, CLIC Sargent. At St. Margaret’s Hall, Coniston Road, off Windermere Road, Hatherley, Cheltenham GL51 3NU. 10am-5pm. Full details at www.cheltmodrail.org.uk

3 APRIL NATIONAL STAR’S SUNRISE WALK

Join National Star’s Sunrise Walk on Sunday 3rd April 2022 from Ullenwood, Cheltenham. By putting your best foot forward you will transform the lives of young people with disabilities with every step. The beautiful 12k circular route will give plenty of opportunity to soak up the stunning views around the Cotswold Way. Registration from 4.30am with the walk starting at 6am. nationalstar.org/get-involved/sunrise-walk

8 APRIL TWIRLYWOOS LIVE

Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat. An enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages. 1.30pm & 4pm. Tickets £16 (children £14, family of 4 £56). 01242 258002. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, GL51 6EP. bacontheatre.co.uk

9 APRIL WHEN IN ROME WINE TASTING

In Italy, wine lovers visit their local winery with a refillable container, fill them, go home, decant and enjoy! We are on a mission to bring this tradition to the UK. Come and enjoy a tasting session with us where you can discover the variety of different wines we have to offer and listen to the stories from our producers, all while learning a more sustainable way to drink wine. 4pm. Tickets £26.50. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk

FOCUS

Warm up those tonsils –it’s time for a spot of yodelling! With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the ’70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. 7pm. £20. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

12-13 APRIL THE WIZARD OF OZ

Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the cowardly Lion as they journey on an adventure through Oz to meet the legendary Wizard and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Anton Benson Productions return with an all-singing, all-dancing show! Various times. Tickets £16-£18. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. 01684 295074. rosestheatre.org

21 APRIL MEDICO

Italian NHS intensive care doctor and comedian (yes, she really is both) Dr Stefania Licari brings to the stage her comedy alter-ego Dr Anna LaRosa for an hysterical and moving exploration of the medical world, immigration and what it means to become British. Physical gags, silly jokes and true stories from the medical frontline combine with Stefania's own experience of being an Italian doctor in the UK. 7.30pm. Tickets £10. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE. thesubrooms.co.uk

23 APRIL MEAT LOUD

The Ultimate Tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. Including a performance of the full ‘Bat Out of Hell’ album as well as songs from other Meat Loaf albums and other artists, penned by musical genius Steinman. 8pm. From £17.50. Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, GL7 1XA. www.sundial-theatre.co.uk

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