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Polo at Beaufort Polo Club - 1st July

Matches played at Down Farm, Westonbirt near Tetbury on many dates in July. Weekdays at 4.30pm and Weekends at 3pm, for dates and details from Polo Club Tel: 01666 880510 or Tetbury Tourist Information Tel: 01666 503552

Music Dance and Drama at Sir William Romney's School - 1st July

An evening of music, dance and drama starting at 7.30 pm at Sir william Romney's School, Lowfield Road, Tetbury Tickets Adults £3 Concessions £2. e-mail tickets@sirwilliamromneys.gloucs.sch.uk

Tetbury Footpath Group Walk - 1st July

5 mile (8km) walk from Eastcombe, Toadsmoor Valley, level C. Meet at 2pm, cars required.Walks start from long stay station car park in Cirencester Road, Tetbury, (walks A=easy - D=hilly) more information Tel: 01666 502768

History of Tetbury Society - Visit to Shipton Moyne - 3rd July

Assemble at 6.45pm at Chipping car park.

Hookshouse pottery Garden open for National Garden Scheme - 4th July

Evening opening with wine and garden games. Take A4135 from Tetbury, just outside town take second on left marked Leighterton, Hookshouse is 1.5 miles on right. Wheelchair access. Adult £3.50, Child 50p.

Proms at Lacock Abbey - 5th July

8pm (gates open 6pm). Tickets available from Tetbury Tourist Information. Adult - until 06/05 £24.50 + £2 booking fee per ticket, from 07/05 £30.00 + £2 booking fee per ticket, Child - £15.00 + 60p booking fee per ticket. Group discounts availble for parties of 20+ and 30+.

Hookshouse Pottery Garden open for National Gardens Scheme - 5th July

Take A4135 from Tetbury, just outside town take second on left marked Leighterton, Hookshouse is 1.5 miles on right. Open 11am-6pm. Teas available. Wheelchair access. Plants for sale. Adult £2.50, Child Free.

Castle Combe Circuit - Car Boot Sale - 6th July

Car boot sale.

All That Jazz at Lacock Abbey - 6th July

7.30pm (gates open 5.30pm). Tickets available from Tetbury Tourist Information. Adult - until 31/03 £22.00 + £2 booking fee per ticket, from 01/04 £27.00 + £2 booking fee per ticket, Child - £12.00 + 60p booking fee per ticket.

Music at the Priory Inn Tetbury - 6th July

Blind River Scare will play as a three peice, expect an evening of great harmony drenched American/folk, start 8-8.30pm. Free Admission - Enquiries 01666 502251

Tetbury & District Footpath GroupWalk - 8th July

3 mile (4.7km) walk around Westonbirt Village and the Arboretum.Level B walk. Meet at 2pm, cars required.Walks start from long stay station car park in Cirencester Road, Tetbury, (walks A=easy - D=hilly) more information Tel: 01666 504196

Westonbirt School Gardens - 10th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Meet the Swiss Air Force Jet Pilots at Whatley Manor - 10th July

Whatley Manor (between Malmesbury and Sherston) are delighted to welcome Patrouille Suisse Commander and his team. £75 includes a presentation by the pilots followed by three course dinner and swiss cheese taster accompanied by Swiss wines. 6pm for 6.30 start Tel: 01666 834026

Westonbirt Arboretum - Holford Heritage Tour - 11th July

A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford's residence (now a school). After lunch, a guided tour of the Arboretum. 10am-3.30pm. £24. Details/bookings 01666 881200.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 11th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Westonbirt School Gardens - 12th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Strawberry Fayre at Crudwell - 12th July

More information to follow

The Priory Nursing Home Summer Fair - 12th July

The SUMMER FAIR is open from 10am until 12noon. There will be live music, stalls galore, cream tea refreshments, quilters display, flowers stall and much more.

Sherston Boules Tournament & Carnival Day - 12th July

Have a Ball (or three!) in Sherston. Come & watch 128 teams battling it out in the 23rd annual Boules Tournament. Starts 9-30 a.m. Live music throughout the day, stalls, cafe Francais, bars until 7 p.m. Non stop entertainment for children, flower festival in church.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Wood Sales - 13th July

Specialist wood sales held on the second Sunday of every month from 10am to 1pm. Proceeds go to the Friends of Westonbirt (cash/cheque only). Admission Adult £7, Conc £6, Child £2.

Emerald Tea-Time Concert - Christ Church, Nailsworth - 13th July

3pm. Tickets available from Tetbury Tourist Information in advance £8 (£9 on door, £21 if May/June/July concerts booked together).

Westonbirt School Gardens - 13th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Music at the Priory Inn Tetbury - 13th July

Gren Bartley his music is both contemporary and heavily rooted in old blues and folk songs, start 8-8.30pm. Free Admission - Enquiries 01666 502251

The First Tetbury Fiesta - 13th July

In the Recreation Ground, Tetbury from 11am to 8pm. The Fiesta is aiming to bring the community in Tetbury together (and visitors) with Farmers Market, Fashion Show, Village Fete Games and Refreshments. Live music stage with Bad Obsession, Morph, The Layers, Kaiche, We Wrote History and Danny Epsilon. There is also a Skate Expo with Decimal Skate Shop and Scratch n' Skate. For more information please call 01666 503315.

Sherston - Tug of War Competition - 13th July

11am in field adjacent to Stretchline. Organised by Sherston Boules. Team entry £8. Contact Tom Lanley 01666 840112.

Tetbury & District Footpath GroupWalk - 15th July

8 mile (13km) walk level A/B, Long Newnton to Brokenborough, pub lunch at Rose and Crown, Brokenborough. Meet at 10am, walks start from long stay station car park in Cirencester Road, Tetbury, (walks A=easy - D=hilly) more information Tel: 01666 503458

Westonbirt Arboretum - Holford Heritage Tour - 16th July

A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford's residence (now a school). After lunch, a guided tour of the Arboretum. 10am-3.30pm. £24. Bookings/details 01666 881200.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Digital Photography - 17th July

Aimed primarily at the beginner or those wishing to move up a gear. Looking at digital issues and how the controls and settings affect the final image. Limited spaces. Cost £40 (includes admission). For details/bookings contact Graham Light 01285 653069.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 17th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Westonbirt Arboretum - Holford Heritage Tour - 18th July

A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford's residence (now a school). After lunch, a guided tour of the Arboretum. 10am - 3.30pm. £24. Bookings/details 01666 881200.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Jools Holland in Concert - 18th July

7.30pm. Tickets available from Tetbury Tourist Information, 01666 503552. £30 + £2 booking fee per ticket.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 18th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Westonbirt School Gardens - 19th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Westonbirt Arboretum Concert - Katherine Jenkins - 19th July

*** SOLD OUT *** Note concert now starts at 7.15pm

Boreas Wind Quintet at Saint Michael's Church Tetbury - 19th July

The performance will commence at 7.00PM. Tickets are £7. (£5.00 concs. Children free) Ticket to include a glass of wine and are available from Maggie Marum tel 07506675413 or e-mail maggie@napc.co.uk Proceeds in aid of Burnham House Amenity Fund.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 20th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Sunday Lunch and Dinner Cinema at Whatley Manor - 20th July

Whatley Manor (between Malmesbury and Sherston) "The Lives of Others" plus three course Lunch or Dinner £36, Details Tel: 01666 834026

Music at the Priory Inn Tetbury - 20th July

Kate McLaren and Cris Tolley great classic and contemporary songs with a jazz twist, start 8-8.30pm. Free Admission - Enquiries 01666 502251

Tetbury & District Footpath Group Walk - 22nd July

5miles (8km) level A, Shipton Moyne to Easton Grey and return (optional lunch at the Cat and Custard Pot at end of walk). Meet at 10am, cars required. Walks start from long stay station car park in Cirencester Road, Tetbury, (walks A=easy - D=hilly) more information Tel: 01666 505508

Westonbirt Arboretum - Holford Heritage Tour - 23rd July

A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford's residence (now a school). After lunch, a guided tour of the Arboretum. 10am-3.30pm. £24. Details/booking 01666 881200.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 24th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Hunters Hall, KIngscote- Party in the Garden - 24th July

Family event with BBQ and live musical entertainment. 6pm - 10.30pm for more details Tel: 01453 860393

Westonbirt School Gardens - 25th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Westonbirt School Gardens - 26th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Tetbury Walk - Cotswold Wardens - 26th July

A moderate walk to the north east of Tetbury. 10 miles, 6.5 hours, bring a picnic. Meet at the Tetbury Old Station long stay free car park at 10.00am.

Westonbirt School Gardens - 27th July

Gardens open to the public, 11am - 4pm. Adults £3.50 Child £2, under 5s Free. Wheelchair access. Dogs on leads. Details Tel: 01666 880333

Cherington Show near Tetbury - 27th July

Traditional village show starting at 2pm with flower, produce and handicraft competitions. Stalls, brass band and Dog Show.

Music at the Priory Inn Tetbury - 27th July

Benita Johnson - seldom will you here such spine tingling vocals or such heartfelt selp-penned lyrics, start 8-8.30pm. Free Admission - Enquiries 01666 502251

Music at the Priory Inn, Tetbury - Open Mic Night - 28th July

Hosted by The 4014 Project a PA, guitar, keyboard and couple of mics will be provided so all that is needed is locla talent. 8 - 8.30pm start, Free Admission. Dinner Reservations or Enquiries 01666 502251

Tetbury & District Footpath Group Walk - 29th July

3.5 miles (5km) walk level A/B, Sherston Easton Fosseway. Meet at 2pm, cars required.Walks start from long stay station car park in Cirencester Road, Tetbury, (walks A=easy - D=hilly) more information Tel: 01666 502768

Westonbirt Arboretum - Holford Heritage Tour - 30th July

A rare opportunity to visit Robert Holford's residence (now a school). After lunch, a guided tour of the Arboretum. 10am-3.30pm. £24. Details/bookings 01666 881200.