Wednesday 22 May 2013

Culture events

Siobhán Hapaska's latest installation is set to be a real highlight of Stroud Site Festival 2013.

Stroud Site Festival

Wednesday 22 May to Saturday 1 June 2013

Enjoy a fun family day out at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013. © Nick Turner Photography.

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Friday 24 to Monday 27 May 2013

Expect to be amazed by the expert carving demos at Dean Fire and Wood Festival 2013.

Dean Fire and Wood Festival

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2013

Postcard Portraits exhibition at Nature in Art

Wednesday 22 May to Sunday 2 June 2013

Bringing it all Back Home exhibition in Gloucester

Wednesday 22 May to Saturday 8 June 2013

Brook exhibition at Celia Lendis Contemporary

Wednesday 22 May to Saturday 6 July 2013

Nailsworth Festival

Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 May 2013

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News

Free tickets to author Salley Vickers talk

Hear Miss Garnet’s Angel author Salley Vickers talk exclusively at Gloucester Cathedral this summer.

Hear bestselling author Salley Vickers give an atmospheric talk in Gloucester Cathedral about her latest book, The Cleaner...

Two Cones for Whittle Square to open in Brockworth

You can't miss the impressive Two Cones for Whittle Square in Brockworth, Gloucester.

A new art installation entitled Two Cones for Whittle Square will officially open to the public in Brockworth this May,...

Coutts Cowley Manor Arts Award winner announced

Emily Price's Cheese Rolling sculpture has been named winner of the Coutts Cowley Manor Arts Award 2013. © Amy Murrell.

Emily Price has been crowned winner of the 2013 Coutts Cowley Manor Arts Award, with an inspired ‘Cheese Rolling’ sculpture...

Cathedral gargoyles installed to complete refurbishment project

The final three gargoyles have been positioned at Gloucester Cathedral to complete its refurbishment project.

The final three gargoyles of Gloucester Cathedral have been mortared into position at the south side of the building,...

Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum announces 2013 reopening

The all-new Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum promises four floors of fine art, crafts and much more.

Following an extensive £6 million redevelopment, Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum is due to reopen to the public in October...

Events

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Friday 24 to Monday 27 May 2013

Enjoy a fun family day out at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013. © Nick Turner Photography.

The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013 promises to be a memorable day out for the whole family, featuring a flotilla...

Idle Women play at Gloucester Waterways Museum

Friday 24 May 2013

Discover what life was like for women working on British canals during WW2, in this special Spaniel in the Works play.

Get an insight into the bravery and work of women on British canals during World War II, when Spaniel in the Works presents...

The Gloucester Stone Carving Festival

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2013

Don't miss the first Gloucester Stone Carving Festival in May 2013.

Stonemasons from across the UK will be heading to Gloucester for the city’s first Stone Carving Festival, featuring a...

Dean Fire and Wood Festival

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2013

Expect to be amazed by the expert carving demos at Dean Fire and Wood Festival 2013.

Don’t miss this Forest of Dean favourite running for a sixth year, when Dean Heritage Centre plays host to the fun-packed...

Scott Ian at Gloucester Guildhall

Sunday 26 May 2013

Hear stories about Anthrax co-founder Scott Ian's thirty years on the road, live in Gloucester.

Anthrax fans will be flocking to Gloucester Guildhall to hear founding guitarist Scott Ian speak – and swear – about his...

Nature in Art 25th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Don't miss Nature in Art's landmark 25th anniversary celebrations this May.

Celebrate Nature in Art’s 25th anniversary with a host of free workshops, the chance to see artists at work, postcard...

Sean Pidgeon talk at The Forest Bookshop

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Author of Finding Camlann, Sean Pidgeon, will be talking exclusively at The Forest Bookshop this May.

A literary mystery, romance and exploration of the origins of Celtic mythology, hear author Sean Pidgeon discuss his first...

Wychwood Music Festival

Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June 2013

Wychwood Music Festival 2013 promises a fun-packed family weekend in the great Gloucestershire outdoors.

Wychwood Music Festival 2013 promises live music from The Human League, Soul II Soul, Kate Nash and Toploader, plus poetry,...

Bledington Music Festival

Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 June 2013

The Grammy Award-winning Pavão String Quartet are returning to perform at this three-day musical feast.

The Cann Twins, Pavão String Quartet, Thomas Trotter and Celia Craig will all perform live during Bledington Music Festival...

Talons and Tiaras exhibition in Gloucester

Tuesday 4 June to Sunday 14 July 2013

Kate Plumtree's black-throated diver evening dress is one of 14 on show at Nature in Art.

Indulge your passion for birds, art and fashion by heading to Nature in Art this summer to see the venue’s first costume...

Bygone Branchline Days at Dean Forest Railway

Saturday 8 June to Saturday 28 September 2013

Dean Forest Railway will be celebrating a number of Bygone Branchline Days in 2013.

All aboard the Bygone Branchline Days at Dean Forest Railway, where you can enjoy a ride along the tracks in some splendidly...

Cheltenham Open Studios

Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 June 2013

Elizabeth Cowell's Orange Handbag will be on display at Little Buckland Gallery, during COS13.

Visit the studios, workrooms and exhibition spaces of more than 200 artists working in and around Cheltenham at the free...

Elkstone Village Open Day

Sunday 9 June 2013

Explore Elkstone's Norman church or take a tour of the stunning gardens.

Amble through pretty private gardens not normally accessible to the public, enjoy a tractor ride and cream teas, and hear...

Fresh Air exhibition in Cirencester

Sunday 16 June to Sunday 7 July 2013

Soak-up the scenery and the stunning sculptures, including Adam Binder's bronze swan, at Fresh Air 2013.

Combining stunning sculptures with the great British outdoors, Fresh Air 2013 provides a unique opportunity to appreciate...

Pompeii Live from the British Museum

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Cultuve vultures won't want to miss the chance to see this anticipated London exhibition live in Stroud.

Enjoy an exclusive insight into the Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition at the British Museum in London,...

An Evening with The Archers in Gloucester

Saturday 22 June 2013

Spend an evening with The Archers star Sunny Ormonde, only at Gloucester Guildhall.

The Archers star Sunny Ormonde will be treating Gloucester fans to an evening of anecdotes and brazen banter, with the...

Cheltenham Art in the Park

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 21 July 2013

Soak up a diverse spectrum of works and bag yourself a bargain at Cheltenham Art in the Park 2013.

Enjoy a veritable art feast at Cheltenham’s 44th annual Art in the Park exhibition, where you’ll find works from more...

Events

A Celebration of Dennis Potter at Dean Heritage Centre

Saturday 29 June 2013

Dean Heritage Centre will be hosting a fabulous 50s fete celebrating all things Potter this summer.

Dennis Potter fans can enjoy a celebration of the writer’s life and work – plus plenty of 1950s nostalgia and entertainment...

GW Gala Weekend at Dean Forest Railway

Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 June 2013

The GW Gala Weekend will be in supports of Armed Forces Day, this June.

Steam locomotives, auto trains and more will form part of the GW Gala Weekend at Dean Forest Railway, which supports Armed...

Cotswold Open Studios

Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 June 2013

Christopher Johnson's Buffels beach is just one of the works of art visitors can enjoy during Cotswold Open Studios 2013.

Watch artists, designers, craftspeople and sculptors at work, buy quality home-grown art and enjoy a guided vintage bus...

Stuck in the Mud show at Hidcote Manor Garden

Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 July 2013

The Stuck in the Mud dance show will premiere at Hidcote Manor Garden in the Cotswolds.

An innovative, open-air dance show is set to showcase the talents of professional, disabled and local dancers, in the...

Global Dance Festival at The Brewery

Saturday 13 July 2013

The Global Dance Festival at The Brewery will be getting the twinkle toed of Cheltenham on their feet.

From salsa to samba, and Zumba to Kizomba, get those toes tapping with live music, demonstrations and more at the fifth...

Bill Oddie at Sundial Theatre

Saturday 20 July 2013

Bill Oddie is going wild in Cirencester for one-night-only.

Hear stories from one of the UK’s favourite wildlife presenters, Bill Oddie, and his producer Stephen Moss, live on stage...

Archaeology Discovery Day at Dr Jenner’s

Sunday 28 July 2013

Unleash your inner Indiana at Dr Jenner's Archaeology Discovery Day.

With excavation finds, Roman re-enactments, tours, demonstrations and more, celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology...

Cheltenham Ballroom & Latin Dance Festival

Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August 2013

The 2013 festival promises a feast of dance in Cheltenham.

Salsa, evening balls, an afternoon tea dance and lessons with the professionals are all expected to form part of Cheltenham...

Treefest at Westonbirt Arboretum

Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August 2013

See the experts carve works of art inspired by the theme of fairytales, at Treefest 2013. © Jamie Koster.

Discover a world of wooden wonders, enjoy live music, carving and falconry displays and pitch up for the night at the...

Winchcombe Country Show

Monday 26 August 2013

See morris dancers, a fire engine and vintage tractors lead the procession at the Winchcombe Country Show 2013.

The 64th Winchcombe Country Show includes dancing sheep, a traditional flower show, live music, children’s’ entertainment...

Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Festival

Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September 2013

The famous Gypsy Queen boat horse will be a particular highlight of the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Festival 2013.

Comprising heritage boat processions, the return of famous boat horse Gypsy Queen, live music, great food and the annual...

Newent Onion Fayre

Saturday 14 September 2013

The Newent Onion Fayre is back - including the world famous onion eating spectacular.

The unique Newent Onion Fayre returns for another year with a whole host of allium-inspired shenanigans to witness with...

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2013

Cheltenham Literature Festival 2013 is brimming with unmissable events, inlcuding Julian Clary.

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2013 promises to be a world renowned 10-day celebration of writing,...

Special offers

Half price Westonbirt Wednesdays

Ends Wednesday 29 May 2013

Visit the renowned Westonbirt Arboretum for less than a fiver in spring 2013.

Westonbirt Arboretum’s half price Wednesdays return in April and May 2013, with tickets costing just £4 for adults, £3.50...

Free Fridays at Dr Jenner’s House and Garden

Ends Friday 25 October 2013

Take the family along to explore Dr Jenner's House for free on the last Friday of every month.

Enjoy free entry to Dr Jenner’s House and Garden on the last Friday of every month from March 2013, promising an unforgettable...

Royal Horticultural Society annual membership offer

Ends Tuesday 31 December 2013

Enjoy free entry to Painswick Rococo Gardens by becoming a member of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2013.

Enjoy 12 months membership for the price of nine and free admission to Westonbirt Arboretum, Rococo Gardens, Batsford...

Competitions

Win a family Father's Day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Ends Friday 7 June 2013

And be among the first to spot birds from the new Discovery Hide, said to be the perfect family hang out.

Treat dad to an unforgettable Father’s Day with a family day out at Slimbridge, including the chance to spot birds from...

Win tickets to Cheltenham Ballroom & Latin Dance Festival

Ends Monday 29 July 2013

Win a pair of tickets to this year's Cheltenham Ballroom & Latin Dance Festival, only with SoGlos.

One SoGlos reader and a friend will be dancing their way down to Cheltenham Ballroom & Latin Dance Festival 2013 for free,...

Photo galleries

Cotswold Open Studios 2013 preview photo gallery

Timelines by Joanna Walker is just one of the many pieces which will be on show.

Artists, designers, craftspeople and sculptors will be throwing open their doors for the 2013 Cotswold Open Studios event....

Gloucester Quays Home & Garden Party 2013 photo gallery

Tasty treats were just one of the many attractions at this weekend event.

Gloucester Quays attracted thousands of visitors to its Easter weekend Home & Garden Party – with locals and tourists...

Reviews

Martin's Gallery review

Rating: 4/5

An eclectic array of tasteful modern art can be found at this Cheltenham gem.

Martin’s Gallery in Cheltenham gives SoGlos’s novice art critic and resident reviewer a warm welcome and subtle lesson...

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