Blazing June- amazing summer- let’s hope so!
If the rumours in the Met Office are to be believed then this glorious sunshine is the start of what we’ve been waiting for. The whole of Gloucestershire is blooming and the county is alive with colour.

Thinking that this was going to be a relatively quiet month, after the busy end to May and with no school holidays, we were expecting quite a short newsletter. Oh, how wrong we were! As you can see the county is busy again this month with a selection of events that should keep everyone happy – and they’re still coming in, so by time this newsletter reaches you there will be even more events on the website. You know where to find it. (Your favourites may be a good place to keep it!)

Lots of food goodies are on offer at the 2009 Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival and this year’s expert chefs are the Master Chef 2009 winner Mat Follas and Martin Blunos, who is the proud holder of 2 Michelin stars. If you missed last years, this is just what you need to tantalise your taste buds.

Don’t forget your dad on Father’s Day on 21 June. This year the 2009 Kemble Air Show has been extended to run over 2 days following the success of previous years. Its’ easy to get to and parking facilities are very swift and well organised. The Red Arrows will be putting in an appearance on Saturday and the Euro fighter Typhoon will be displayed on both days. A great family day out, but one that the boys will particularly enjoy. There’s also the opportunity to take your dad to Gladiator School at Chedworth Roman Villa. OK, it may involve a bit of blood and gore, but the organisers promise that he will be back in one piece at the end of the day!

June's Competition
What a bumper month of competition prizes to be won in June, with a combined worth of over £600! Prizes are as follows…

• Two night break for 2 at the Barcelo Cheltenham Park Hotel
• FIVE pairs of tickets to the 2009 Royal International Air Tattoo
• VIP & family tickets to the 2009 Cotswold Show
• Tickets to performances at the 2009 Cheltenham Music Festival

Enter the competition...

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FEATURED NEWS Great Summer Offers: Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel: £89 per room for two!! Explore Gloucestershire have teamed up with one of Cheltenham's finest hotels, the 4 AA stars Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel, to offer a great deal this summer! A taste of Italy in Cheltenham: Bottelinos, restaurant review by Sam Dexter Bottelinos on St James Street, Cheltenham, is a real treat if you want an excellent authentic Italian meal, coupled with excellent service, sophisticated décor, and a really relaxed evening. Sudeley Castle’s gardens alongside Eden Project in top 5 gardens to visit in the South West Sudeley Castle’s gardens near Winchcombe, have been voted as one of the top 5 favourite gardens to visit in the South West by Gardeners’ World fans. USAF to star at 2009 Kemble Air Show The United States Air Force is set to take part in the 2009 Kemble Air Show for the first time, adding an international dimension to the popular event. New art gallery opening at Gloucestershire Arts & Crafts, Brockworth Court Farm Gloucestershire Arts & Crafts at Brockworth Court Farm are delighted to announce the opening of their new art gallery which is currently showing two exciting exhibitions as part of the Gloucester 'Joined up Art' Festival.
FEATURED EVENTS Cheltenham Science Festival 2009 3 - 7 June 2009 A multitude of anniversaries have inspired this year’s 2009 Science Festival. Perfect Alibi – Best Pink Floyd tribute band in the UK! 6 June 2009 Classic tracks performed by the south’s premiere “Floyd” tribute band. Howlers at the Hall 17 June 2009 A night of fabulous comedy with Jarred Christmas and Brendan Dempsey. Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 2009 19 - 21 June 2009 The second Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival brings us another mouth-watering programme of events. Kemble Air Show 2009 20 - 21 June 2009 Following the success of last year’s airshow the organisers have extended this spectacular event over the whole weekend and as once again it incorporates Fathers Day. Dad's Gladiator School at Chedworth Roman Villa 20 – 21 June 2009 Watch the mighty Gladiators of "Legio II Augusta" fight for your entertainment - then get your Dad to join the Gladiator school! TITAN the Robot makes his debut at the Brewery! 27 June 2009 Science fiction will come face-to-face with real life when a giant robot takes over the Brewery.
EVENT LISTINGS
	June Events at the Everyman Theatre Throughout June 2009
	June Events at Nature in Art Throughout June 2009
	June Events at Hidcote Manor Gardens Throughout June 2009
	Comedy & Theatre Events at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout June 2009
	Music  Events at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout June 2009
	Cinema at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout June 2009
	Workshops & Classes at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout June 2009
	Exhibitions  at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout June 2009
	June events at WWT Slimbridge Throughout June 2009
	Gloucester Ghost walks Wednesday & Thursday evenings Gloucester Ghost Walks are led by Lyn Cindery.
	Bird of Prey Encounter Days at Birdland Sundays throughout June Special event days this month.
	Cruises at National Waterways Museum 2 & 6 June 2009 Daytime and evening discos cruises along the Gloucester Sharpness Canal.
	Propeller at The Everyman 3 – 6 June 2009 The internationally acclaimed all male company perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice.
	Basking Making at Out of the Hat 6 June 2009
	Steam Supper Evening at Dean Forest Railway 6 June 2009 Dine in style in the Forest of Dean.
	Steam & Real Ale Weekend with CAMRA 6 – 7 June 2009 The first real ale event at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
	Rose Week at Sudeley 8 – 14 June 2009 Sudeley is famous for its rose gardens.
	Howlers at The Oak 12 June 2009 A night of fabulous comedy with Jon Richardson, Elis James, and compere Charlie Baker.
	Howlers at The Venue 13 June 2009 A night of fabulous comedy with Jon Richardson, Elis James, and compere Charlie Baker.
	Gala weekend at Dean Forest Railway 13-14 June 2009 Celebrating 200 of the Lydney & Lydbook railway.
	Transport Nostalgia Day at GWR 14 June 2009 A special day of classic cars, buses and commercial vehicles.
	‘Stormy Sam’ at Mill Dene Garden 14 June 2009 The mascot of the RNLI will be making a special appearance during this special afternoon to raise funds for the life saving charity.
	June Events at Dean Heritage Centre 14 & 21 June 2009 Featuring the Forest of Dean Morris Men and local historian Averil  Kear.
	Brief Encounter at The Everyman Theatre 16-20 June 2009 A truly classic film is brought to the stage in an award winning show which wowed the West End.
	The Hidcote Play – Twelfth Night 18 June 2009 Bring your own picnic along for this open air performance of Shakespeare’s comedy classic.
	Meet the Archaeologist 18 – 19 July 2009 Come and handle real Roman artefacts.
	Gloucester Symphony Orchestra 100 ft underground at Clearwell Caves 20 June 2009 A Celebration of the Natural World - inspired by the Moonflower.
	Hannah Montana: The Movie (U) Party 20 June2009 Watch the film and sing along to your favourite songs, then finish up  with a disco party!
	Father’s Day Lunch Cruise from Gloucester 21 June 2009 Treat your father to a special lunchtime cruise along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
	Midsummer Jazz at Mill Dene Garden 21 June 2009 A special afternoon of jazz featuring Peter Gill and his jazz group.
	Elkstone Gardens Open Day 21 June 2009 A tranquil afternoon in a beautiful Cotswold village.
	The Brewery Literary lunch – Katie Fforde at Apres 25 June 2009 A new series of charity literary lunches in aid of Gloucestershire based CLIC (Leukaemia & intensive Chemotherapy Fund).
	Glastonbury Warm-up: The Blockheads 25 June 2009 The Guildhall is thrilled to present the one and only Blockheads to Gloucester for their Glastonbury warm-up gig.
	Diesel Gala Day at Dean Forest Railway 27 June 2009 Features the Forest’s heritage main line diesels.
	The Best of Broadway 27 June 2009 A revue of show-stopping numbers from 50 years of award-winning Broadway musicals’
	Vintage & Heritage Day at Dean Forest Railway 28 June 2009 Savour and compare country branch line travel 1930s and 1960s style.
	Bark in Pittville Park, Cheltenham 28 June 2009 A sponsored dog walk and family fun day out in aid of the Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.