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Events for

Sakura a Cultural Celebration at Westonbirt Arboretum - 1st April - 7th April

Held in the Oak Hall an exhibition of original prints, etchings, paper sculptures and hand made papers by renowned artist and paper maker Elaine Cooper. 1st April 12 -4pm 2nd April to 6th April 10am-4pm and 7th April 10am-3pm Entrance Fees will apply. Tel: 01275 463600

Gifts & Treats Fair - Market Hall, Tetbury - 3rd April

Sale of Gifts and Treats for all occasions. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Further information telephone 01993 703627.

Priory Inn, Tetbury - Gren Bartley - 4th April

Contemporary music rooted in old blues and folk songs. His collection of poetic self-penned songs and powerful old blues and folk make Gren a singer not to miss. Start 8pm, Free entry Tel: 01666 502251

Tetbury & District Footpath Group Walk - 6th April

Avening to Longman Barn Farm, Grave Lane, Brand House Farm, Cold Harbour Barn, Avening. Starting at 2 p.m. 4.5 miles, 7.2km. Tel Pat & Dave 01453 833783.

Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Exhibition - 8th April - 11th April

Gloucesterhsire Guild of Craftsmen are holding their Spring Show in the Market House Tetbury. Open 10am - 6pm, there will be demonstrations each day. Entrance Free. Further details www.guildcrafts.org.uk

Priory Inn, Tetbury - Ruth Royall - 11th April

A young emerging singer/songwriter who writes all her own material, sings, plays guitar and piano/keyboard. Start 8pm, Free entry Tel: 01666 502251

Tetbury & District Footpath Group Walk - 13th April

Estcourt Park via Long Newnton & Shipton Mill. Start at 2 p.m. from the station yard car park. 5.5 miles, 9km. Tel 01666 502326 Anne & Richard for further information.

Arts & Crafts Market - Tetbury Market Hall - 14th April

Art works, photography, cards, hand crafted goods, jewellery, organic/free trade foods and lots more. Fair run by South West Fairs. 10-30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Brass Band Remembrance Concert at Didmarton Village Hall - 16th April

Roy Muggleton Remembrance Concert featuring Marshfield Brass Band at Didmarton Village Hall starting at 8pm. For Tickets £3 contact 01666 505258 or 01454 238383, proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Support.

Priory Inn, Tetbury - Peter Gill - 18th April

An evening of chill-out cool jazz with piano and vocals. Start 8pm, Free entry Tel: 01666 502251

Meri Wills Art Exhibition at Sir William Romneys School - 19th April - 23rd April

Sir William Romney's School, Lowfield Road, Tetbury, as part of their 400th Anniversary celebrations are holding an Art Exhibition by Meri Wells. Tel: 01666 502378 www.sirwilliamromneys.gloucs.sch.uk

Tetbury & District Footpath Group Walk - 20th April

From East Combe to Toadsmoor Valley. Meet 2 p.m. at the station yard car park. Car required. 5 miles, 8 km. Telephone 01666 502768 Diana for further information,

Arts & Crafts Market - Tetbury Market Hall - 21st April

Art works, cards, hand crafted goods. jewellery, organic/fair trade foods. Run by South West Fairs. 10-30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Gala for St. George - a celebration of all things English - 23rd April

An opportunity to celebrate being English and patriotic! Concert in aid of The Friends of Tetbury Hospital, starting at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Tetbury. Tickets are unusual - rent a pew for the night for £20 main aisle or £15 ambulatory. To book contact Nikki Ind 01666 502017 or Liz Wright 01666 502333.

Rodmarton Spring Fair - 23rd April

Held at the Village Hall at Rodmarton, four miles from Tetbury 9.30am to 3pm. Craft stalls, home interiors, women and children's clothing. Refreshments will be available. £2 entrance fee.

St Mary's School, Tetbury - Car Boot Sale - 24th April

St Mary's School PTA are organising a Car Boot Sale 11am - 2pm at the primary school in St Mary's Road, refreshments will be available also Hand Car Wash. Cars £5, Vans £10 to reserve a pitch Tel: 0799087301

Songs from the Shows - Westonbirt School - 24th April

The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum present Songs from the Shows performed by Bath Light Operatic Group at Westonbirt School. Starts 8 p.m. Tickets £9 available from the school or telephone Maureen Gobbett on 0117 9564769.

Arts & Crafts Market - Tetbury Market Hall - 24th April

Art works, cards, hand crafted goods, jewellery, organic/fair trade foods & lots more. Run by South West Fairs. 10-30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Westonbirt Wellie Walk - 25th April

5km sponsored wellie walk around the grounds of Westonbirt Arboretum, nr Tetbury GL8 8QS. Minimum sponsorship is £4. After the walk ends there will be a big container where you can donate your wellies and boots, which will be sent to Africa so that children and young people can protect their feet from sand fleas - an insect which causes severe problems. Visit www.feedthechildren.org.uk for more information.

Priory Inn, Tetbury - King Rich - 25th April

A regular favourite, a bulk of freshness in the acoustic genre providing his own slant and stance on great music. Start 8pm, Free entry Tel: 01666 502251

The Sculpture Show - 25th April - 9th May

Contemporary Sculpture for your Garden. 11am - 5pm each and every day. Set within the glorious country gardens of Trull House, nr Tetbury, GL8 8SQ. £4.00 admission (Free upon presentation of invitation) for further information telephone 01299 896188.