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Music: Cheltenham band Snog the Dog to play Underground Festival

Patrick Baines Thu, 27th Sep 2018 at 16:30

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Cheltenham rock band Snog the Dog will be playing the Underground Festival in Gloucester this Friday evening, and Rich Howie says the gig will be a great opportunity for his band to play at what he...Cheltenham rock band Snog the Dog will be playing the Underground Festival in Gloucester this Friday evening, and Rich Howie says the gig will be a great opportunity for his band to play at what he calls ‘one of the best music festivals held in Gloucestershire’.

The Underground Festival has hosted huge acts like...Cheltenham rock band Snog the Dog will be playing the Underground Festival in Gloucester this Friday evening, and Rich Howie says the gig will be a great opportunity for his band to play at what he calls ‘one of the best music festivals held in Gloucestershire’.

The Underground Festival has hosted huge acts like Bastille and George Ezra in recent years and...

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Literature: Cheltenham author Amanda Reynolds ‘delighted’ with reaction to her new book

Patrick Baines Thu, 27th Sep 2018 at 10:00

Cheltenham-based author Amanda Reynolds says the reaction to her latest release has left her ‘absolutely delighted’. The best-selling author of ‘Close to Me’ returned with another stunning psychological drama in the shape of...Cheltenham-based author Amanda Reynolds says the reaction to her latest release has left her ‘absolutely delighted’. The best-selling author of ‘Close to Me’ returned with another stunning psychological drama in the shape of...Cheltenham-based author Amanda Reynolds says the reaction to her latest release has left her ‘absolutely delighted’. The best-selling author of ‘Close to Me’ returned with another stunning psychological drama in the shape of...

Music: Oriel Singers excited ahead of first performance of new term

Patrick Baines Thu, 27th Sep 2018 at 09:30

The Oriel Singers are looking forward to a new term of performances, which gets underway in late October. The award-winning Cheltenham-based choir will be performing at Upton-upon-Severn on Saturday 20th October, the first of many concert...The Oriel Singers are looking forward to a new term of performances, which gets underway in late October. The award-winning Cheltenham-based choir will be performing at Upton-upon-Severn on Saturday 20th October, the first of many concert...The Oriel Singers are looking forward to a new term of performances, which gets underway in late October. The award-winning Cheltenham-based choir will be performing at Upton-upon-Severn on Saturday 20th October, the first of many concert...

Music: Rising jazz star Kim Cypher on a path to the top

Patrick Baines Thu, 27th Sep 2018 at 09:00

Cheltenham’s Kim Cypher is making a real name for herself in the world of jazz, and with a new album being released later this year she’s looking to the future with a real sense of excitement. Since picking up a saxophone while at...Cheltenham’s Kim Cypher is making a real name for herself in the world of jazz, and with a new album being released later this year she’s looking to the future with a real sense of excitement. Since picking up a saxophone while at...Cheltenham’s Kim Cypher is making a real name for herself in the world of jazz, and with a new album being released later this year she’s looking to the future with a real sense of excitement. Since picking up a saxophone while at...

Music: Second Self announce fundraising campaign for new album

Patrick Baines Tue, 25th Sep 2018 at 15:30

Cheltenham-based rock band Second Self have issued a rallying call to their fans to help raise funds for the production of physical copies of their new album. In an era when most music is downloaded, the band have received requests from their fans...Cheltenham-based rock band Second Self have issued a rallying call to their fans to help raise funds for the production of physical copies of their new album. In an era when most music is downloaded, the band have received requests from their fans...Cheltenham-based rock band Second Self have issued a rallying call to their fans to help raise funds for the production of physical copies of their new album. In an era when most music is downloaded, the band have received requests from their fans...

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Music: Caroline Edwards is at the heart of Cheltenham’s flourishing choir scene

Patrick Baines Tue, 25th Sep 2018 at 13:00

Five years ago Caroline Edwards launched a choir in partnership with students from the University of Gloucestershire. It was such a roaring success that she was offered the opportunity of establishing new choirs, in partnership with...Five years ago Caroline Edwards launched a choir in partnership with students from the University of Gloucestershire. It was such a roaring success that she was offered the opportunity of establishing new choirs, in partnership with...Five years ago Caroline Edwards launched a choir in partnership with students from the University of Gloucestershire. It was such a roaring success that she was offered the opportunity of establishing new choirs, in partnership with...

Music: James Gilchrist anticipating ‘fantastic’ Holst Birthday Concert

Patrick Baines Mon, 24th Sep 2018 at 13:20

Acclaimed tenor James Gilchrist will be performing at the annual Gustav Holst Birthday Concert this Saturday. James will be joined on stage at St Andrew’s Church in Cheltenham by the Cheltenham Choral Society as they pay tribute to Gustav...Acclaimed tenor James Gilchrist will be performing at the annual Gustav Holst Birthday Concert this Saturday. James will be joined on stage at St Andrew’s Church in Cheltenham by the Cheltenham Choral Society as they pay tribute to Gustav...Acclaimed tenor James Gilchrist will be performing at the annual Gustav Holst Birthday Concert this Saturday. James will be joined on stage at St Andrew’s Church in Cheltenham by the Cheltenham Choral Society as they pay tribute to Gustav...

Literature: Gloucestershire vet Jonathan Cranston to appear at the Cheltenham Literature Festival

Patrick Baines Fri, 21st Sep 2018 at 12:40

Globetrotting vet Jonathan Cranston will be appearing at next month’s Cheltenham Literature Festival where he will be discussing his debut book which goes on sale on the first day of November. ‘The Travelling Vet’ tells the story...Globetrotting vet Jonathan Cranston will be appearing at next month’s Cheltenham Literature Festival where he will be discussing his debut book which goes on sale on the first day of November. ‘The Travelling Vet’ tells the story...Globetrotting vet Jonathan Cranston will be appearing at next month’s Cheltenham Literature Festival where he will be discussing his debut book which goes on sale on the first day of November. ‘The Travelling Vet’ tells the story...

Local Answers, Local Personalities: Lionel Hurst discusses his life in Gloucestershire and his love of rugby league

Patrick Baines Fri, 21st Sep 2018 at 11:00

Lionel Hurst has been living in Cheltenham since the early 1980s. After a successful career as a criminal defence lawyer, he now dedicates his time to promoting the sport of rugby league here in the south-west. The former London Broncos CEO has... Lionel Hurst has been living in Cheltenham since the early 1980s. After a successful career as a criminal defence lawyer, he now dedicates his time to promoting the sport of rugby league here in the south-west. The former London Broncos CEO has... Lionel Hurst has been living in Cheltenham since the early 1980s. After a successful career as a criminal defence lawyer, he now dedicates his time to promoting the sport of rugby league here in the south-west. The former London Broncos CEO has...

Music: Ambitious musician Kingsley Salmon aiming for the top

Patrick Baines Thu, 20th Sep 2018 at 16:00

There aren’t many musicians that get the opportunity to play in front of 10,000 people. But that’s what happened to Cheltenham-based musician Kingsley Salmon earlier this year when he performed at one of Europe’s biggest reggae...There aren’t many musicians that get the opportunity to play in front of 10,000 people. But that’s what happened to Cheltenham-based musician Kingsley Salmon earlier this year when he performed at one of Europe’s biggest reggae...There aren’t many musicians that get the opportunity to play in front of 10,000 people. But that’s what happened to Cheltenham-based musician Kingsley Salmon earlier this year when he performed at one of Europe’s biggest reggae...

Comedy: Jon Wagstaffe: The man behind Cheltenham’s rising comedy scene

Patrick Baines Thu, 20th Sep 2018 at 14:20

The Cheltenham Comedy Festival has been taking place this week, with some of the leading comedians in the country performing at venues across the town centre. The Exmouth Arms will be hosting local comedian Jon Wagstaffe tonight, as the popular...The Cheltenham Comedy Festival has been taking place this week, with some of the leading comedians in the country performing at venues across the town centre. The Exmouth Arms will be hosting local comedian Jon Wagstaffe tonight, as the popular...The Cheltenham Comedy Festival has been taking place this week, with some of the leading comedians in the country performing at venues across the town centre. The Exmouth Arms will be hosting local comedian Jon Wagstaffe tonight, as the popular...

Music: This year’s Gustav Holst Birthday Concert will be extra special

Patrick Baines Wed, 19th Sep 2018 at 13:00

The Gustav Holst Birthday Concert has become a regular fixture in Cheltenham’s musical calendar, and audience members who attend this year’s performance are in for a treat as they will be the first to hear songs written by Holst...The Gustav Holst Birthday Concert has become a regular fixture in Cheltenham’s musical calendar, and audience members who attend this year’s performance are in for a treat as they will be the first to hear songs written by Holst...The Gustav Holst Birthday Concert has become a regular fixture in Cheltenham’s musical calendar, and audience members who attend this year’s performance are in for a treat as they will be the first to hear songs written by Holst...

Music: A welcome return to Cheltenham for musician Jazzy Heath

Patrick Baines Wed, 19th Sep 2018 at 09:00

Jazzy Heath says her gig at the Frog & Fiddle this Sunday will be a great opportunity for her to perform some of her new material. The University of Gloucestershire graduate will be performing at one of her favourite venues this Sunday as part...Jazzy Heath says her gig at the Frog & Fiddle this Sunday will be a great opportunity for her to perform some of her new material. The University of Gloucestershire graduate will be performing at one of her favourite venues this Sunday as part...Jazzy Heath says her gig at the Frog & Fiddle this Sunday will be a great opportunity for her to perform some of her new material. The University of Gloucestershire graduate will be performing at one of her favourite venues this Sunday as part...

Music: Dursley Male Voice Choir to perform at iconic Cheltenham venue

Patrick Baines Tue, 18th Sep 2018 at 16:00

The Dursley Male Voice Choir are making the short journey over to Cheltenham on Friday to perform at the Pittville Pump Room. In a programme titled ‘An Autumn Serenade’, Dursley Male Voice Choir will be joined by the touring Mendip Male...The Dursley Male Voice Choir are making the short journey over to Cheltenham on Friday to perform at the Pittville Pump Room. In a programme titled ‘An Autumn Serenade’, Dursley Male Voice Choir will be joined by the touring Mendip Male...The Dursley Male Voice Choir are making the short journey over to Cheltenham on Friday to perform at the Pittville Pump Room. In a programme titled ‘An Autumn Serenade’, Dursley Male Voice Choir will be joined by the touring Mendip Male...

Comedy: Festival stalwart Cerys Nelmes looking forward to returning to Cheltenham

Patrick Baines Tue, 18th Sep 2018 at 12:40

Performances at the Cheltenham Comedy Festival are very special for Cerys Nelmes. Cerys grew up in this part of Gloucestershire and spent two years studying performing arts at Gloucestershire College. A regular performer at the Cheltenham Comedy...Performances at the Cheltenham Comedy Festival are very special for Cerys Nelmes. Cerys grew up in this part of Gloucestershire and spent two years studying performing arts at Gloucestershire College. A regular performer at the Cheltenham Comedy...Performances at the Cheltenham Comedy Festival are very special for Cerys Nelmes. Cerys grew up in this part of Gloucestershire and spent two years studying performing arts at Gloucestershire College. A regular performer at the Cheltenham Comedy...

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