Gloucestershire traditionally goes a ‘bit bonkers’ in May with events that
can only amaze. Yes, we’re talking about cheese rolling, woolsack races,
waps, the traditional sport of shin kicking in Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games
and finally St. Briavel’s bread and cheese dole. It’s fantastic that very
‘oldy-woldy’ traditions in Gloucestershire still entertain hundreds of years
later.

If you are an aviation enthusiast you’ll be able to enjoy aeroplanes of a
bygone era. The Kemble Vintage Flying Weekend is a must for all ages. If you
need a bit of time away from the children though, grab some friends and make a
night of it at Howlers Comedy Club, either on 9 May at the Wheatsheaf, or 27
May at the Town Hall - both in Cheltenham.

After many months of anticipation and excitement, the Gloucester Quays
outlet opens this month amid a ten day celebration at the Docks, which sees
Gok Wan officially opening the outlet. The return of the hugely popular Tall
Ships Festival on the last weekend of May, guarantees to be great fun for
all the family with street entertainment in the City centre too. If you
missed out in 2007 it really is a fantastic sight and the kids will love it!

Cheltenham will be hosting the family friendly Wychwood Festival at
Cheltenham Racecourse. This festival continues to grow in popularity
annually, with its fabulous line up including Supergrass and Super Furry
Animals. Weekend and day passes are available.

Finally, for the competition junkies. We have some cracking prizes including family tickets to Kemble Air Show, box Gaymer’s cider sets and tickets to the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival and a pair of tickets to see top comedians Jarred Christmas and Brendan Dempsey at Howlers at the Hall on 17 June.

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FEATURED NEWS Whitsun Half Term School Holidays in Gloucestershire Daily listings throughout the half term holiday. Updated daily, we are sure to be able to keep the kids happy. Gok Wan to Officially Open Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet Gloucester Quays have secured TV Celebrity and Style guru Gok Wan to officially open the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet Centre. Asparagus now ready at Primrose Vale & Over Farm Market The British asparagus season is a highlight of the foodie calendar and is now ready at Primrose Vale Farm Shop near Brockworth and at Over Farm Market near Gloucester. Monty - New arrival at Cotswold Wildlife Park A very exciting event took place at the Cotswold Wildlife Park earlier in April  when Monty, a young male White Rhino arrived at the Park from Knowsley Safari Park on Merseyside. A blank canvas at The Brewery in Cheltenham Local schools are being invited to take part in a Community Art Competition run by The Brewery complex in Cheltenham.
FEATURED EVENTS Great Vintage Flying Weekend at Kemble 9 – 10 May 2009 Europe’s largest celebration of vintage craft will prove to be a great day out for aviation enthusiasts. Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2009 This mad annual event sees various sane and insane people chase a giant cheese down a steep hill!! Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games 29 May 2009 Traditional and rustic games dating from 1612. when Robert Dover initiated the day to amuse the people of Chipping Campden, includes shin-kicking! Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2009 29 – 31 May 2009 The return of the spectacular festival which celebrates the nautical history of Gloucester and the opening of the Quays development. Wychwood Festival 2009 29 – 31 May 2009 Widely regarded as the UK’s most family and green friendly festival, Wychwood has gone from strength to strength over the last five years fast becoming the UK’s most successful independent arts event of the summer season. Days Out with Thomas at Dean Forest Railway 29 – 31 May 2009 A special day out in the Forest of Dean for fans of the popular steam engine. Night of the Champions 30 May 2009 Get down and dirty with The Superstars of Wrestling for big time American wrestling action live.
EVENT LISTINGS
	May events at The Everyman Theatre Throughout May 2009
	Comedy & Theatre Events at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout May 2009
	Music Events at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout May 2009
	Cinema at the Gloucester Guildhall Throughout May 2009
	Workshops and Classes at Gloucester Guildhall Throughout May 2009
	Exhibitions at the Gloucester Guildhall Throughout May 2009
	Exhibitions at Nature in Art Throughout May 2009
	Events at Birdland Various dates in May 2009 Special experience days over the two bank holiday weekends.
	Future of the City at Blackfriars 1 – 2 May 2009 An exhibition to showcase the regeneration of Gloucester.
	Milking at Cotswold Farm Park 1 May until the end of the season A hands on experience that the kids will love.
	Deep Level Caving Taster Session at Clearwell Caves 2 & 3 May 2009 Experience something new -  part of the Dean Outdoors Festival 2009.
	Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival 2009 2 – 3 May 2009 Held near the famous Abbey this years festival features celebrity TV chef James Martin.
	Randwick Cheese Rolling 3 May 2009 Another of Gloucestershire’s quirky traditions!
	Vintage & heritage Days at Dean Forest Railway 3 & 24 May 2009 Savour and compare country branch line travel 1930’s  and 1960’s style.
	Cheltenham Competitive Festival 2009 6 -17 may 2009 Now in its  83rd year, a celebration of Dance, Music  Speech and Drama.
	Howers at the Venue (Wheatsheaf Pub) 9 May 2009 The perfect excuse for a great night out with friends.
	The Randwick Wap 9 May 2009 An ancient procession and festival dating back to the Middle Ages.
	A Trio of Rutter at Tewkesbury Cathedral 9 May 2009 A fabulous evening of classical music will be performed in the spectacular setting of Tewkesbury Abbey.
	Lunchtime Cruise from National Waterways Museum 10 May 2009 Enjoy a 3 hour cruise along the River Severn with lunch included.
	All about Bats at Lodge Park 15 May 2009 A lecture and a walk to discover the world of the bat.
	Corn Craft Workshops at Out of the Hat 16 May 2009 Learn a traditional craft!
	Shearing at Cotswold Farm Park 16 May – 5 July 2009 A fun day out while the children learn.
	Tewkesbury Day Cruise along the River Severn 16 May 2009 A whole day cruising along the River Severn with a picnic lunch included and time for sightseeing in Tewkesbury.
	CLIC Sargeant Dragon Boat Regatta 2009 17 May 2009 The 12th annual Regatta promises to be a great day out at the Docks.
	Open Day & Family Fun Day at Ozleworth Park Estate 17 May 2009 Why not spend a spring afternoon among the flowers in the beautiful 12 acre garden of Ozleworth Park Estate and help raise money for WellChild?
	The Tweenies –Top of the Tots 21 – 24 May 2009 The Tweenies are back with a brand new show.
	Roman Food Weekend at Chedworth Roman Villa 23 – 24 May 2009 Children's Drop-in activities at the Roman villa.
	25th Anniversary Cotswold Festival of Steam 23 – 29 May 2009 Four days of steam magic!!
	Children’s holiday activities at City Museum 23 – 30 May 2009 Lots of free activities during the school half term holiday.
	Nutrimens Romanus! Roman Food Quiz 23 – 31 May 2009 Test your knowledge of Roman food with our quiz.
	Food Glorious Food at Lodge Park 23 – 31 May 2009 A 17th Century themed quiz/trail.
	Saul Junction Tea Cruise 24 May 2009 A delightful afternoon cruise with a short stop at Saul.
	Sign of the Times – Everyman Theatre 25 – 30 May 2009 A brand new comedy from the writer of Calendar Girls and starring Stephen Tompkinson.
	Tetbury Woolsack Races Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2009 Tetbury holds a rather unusual event on the May Bank Holiday.
	Children’s Holiday Activities at the Corinium Museum 26 & 28 May 2009 School holiday workshops for children aged 7 – 12 years.
	Howlers at the Hall 27 May 2009 A great mid-week treat.
	Feasting at the Lodge 30 -31 May 2009 Learn about life in a gentry household.
	Scuttlebrook Wake 2009 30 May 2009 The finale to Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games.
	The Best of Broadway 30 May 2009 A revue of show-stopping numbers from 50 years of award-winning Broadway musicals’.
	St Briavels Bread & Cheese Dole 31 May 2009 Another of Gloucestershire’s quirky traditions.