What’s On

Whatʼs On

The Local Answer Event Listings are compiled and presented in good faith with the kind support of many contributors. We recommend you use the contact details provided to check event information updates prior to planning your visit.

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 SUMMER FÊTE

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with tombolas, stalls, games, refreshments and more. Open 2pm4pm in Holy Trinity Church grounds, Longlevens, GL2 0AJ. Come and enjoy some family fun!

THE CHOIR FACTOR SINGS MOVIES AND MUSICALS

Usually known for their rousing performances of Pop Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60s through to the present day, The Choir Factor are turning their craft to hit songs from your favourite movies and musical singalongs! Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. 7pm. £15. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

2-3 JULY THE COTSWOLD SHOW & FOOD FESTIVAL

Running over two days, the show takes place in 100 acres in the heart of Cirencester Park. Family activities, World of Dogs, Festival of Food, shopping, tradestands and much more. £12 (under 12s free). For more details, visit www.cotswoldshow.co.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 – 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, visit www.gawa.org.uk. Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham GL51 9JW.

10 JULY VINTAGE & ARTISAN FAIR

We have a fabulous collection of stands including clothing, jewellery, furniture, garden items and crafts. 10am-4pm. Free parking around Cirencester. Corn Hall Cirencester, 26 Market Place, GL7 2NY.

16 JULY STROUD COUNTRY SHOW

We can't wait to welcome you back to the Stroud Country Show. After an enforced break, the communities of the Stroud Valleys can once again look forward to that afternoon of family fun, discovery, and celebration that has been a local summer fixture enjoyed and anticipated for generations. For more information, please visit www.stroudshow.co.uk Stratford Park, Stroud, GL5 4AJ.

GREENING TETBURY @ THE MARKET PLACE

Greening Tetbury is delighted that Paint the Town Green will be returning to Tetbury for the month of July! We’ll be in the Market Place every Saturday in July from 11am-3pm. Come and say hello – there will be quizzes for adults and children, updates on Greening Tetbury’s projects and friendly faces to chat to about green lifestyles. For more details, visit greeningtetbury.org

17 JULY RUN THE RAINBOW

Don’t miss Longfield Community Hospice’s colourful event at Cotswold Airport! Come prepared for a fun family-friendly 5K route with powdered paint, foam and inflatables! The perfect summer day out. To sign up visit longfield.org.uk/event/run-the- rainbow and use promo code ANSWER20 for 20% discount.

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