JUNE 2017
Cheltenham Science Festival
Tuesday 6 – Sunday 11 June, Cheltenham Town Hall and Imperial Gardens
A six-day extravaganza with over 200 events celebrating science and the arts, the Festival will explore Mysteries of the Mind, Music and Sound, Our Future World and everything in between. Hear from leading experts and entertainers on a host of topics and get hands-on in a series of interactive zones including the MakerShack – a hub of invention and creativity.
Further info and to book: cheltenhamfestivals. com / science
Walk a Mile in My Shoes 2017
Sunday 11 June, 11.00am, Pittville Pump Room and Park
A fantastic family fun day and carer awareness event with activities for children and adults. Carers information, free music and children’ s entertainment from the Music Man and circus skills. Browse the craft booths, get your face painted, enjoy food from an array of stalls as well as refreshments from the tea tent and licensed bar. Swap shoes and join in the sponsored walk to raise funds for local carers.
Further info: carersgloucestershire. org. uk or call 01452 386283 Tickets: Free; Registration for walk: £ 10 includes t-shirt and goodie bag
Cheltenham Concert Series
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday 15 June, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall
The 16-17 Series concludes with a powerful combination of masterpieces by Glinka, Beethoven and finally Shostakovich.
Pre-Concert Talk( 6.30pm to 7pm): Conductor, Martyn Brabbins, is interviewed in this introduction to tonight’ s programme.
Conductor Martyn Brabbins Violin Jan Mracek Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila Overture Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor
Tickets: £ 33.50, £ 28.50, £ 17.50, £ 13.50 and Concessions
The Ukulele Festival of Great Britain
Friday 16 June – Sunday 18 June, Cheltenham Town Hall
It’ s back – the 8 th amazing UFGB – featuring some of the most awesome ukulele acts in the world, together with workshops, stalls, busks, jams, raffles and more. This year we’ re going all psychedelic, celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Summer of Love – the songs, the clothes, the swinging vibe. Why not come along and share the ukulele love?
Further info and to book: ukulelefestival. co. uk
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