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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