Cirencester Blog - A diary of the Cotswold market town of Cirencester

Cirencester Blog

The Cirencester Blog is a collection of diary entries, news, gossip and other Cirencester related information.

New Visit Cirencester website launched
A new Cirencester visitor guide has been launched. Visit Cirencester has details of Cirencester accommodation, local shops and business...[full story]
Posted : 03/07/2008 23:18:31

Appeal After Arson Attack In Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after unknown offenders set fire to the door of a residential address in the early hours of Friday June 27th. At around 12.30am offenders went to t...[full story]
Posted : 30/06/2008 17:14:06

Water Gardening Week at Dobbies
Monday 23rd to 29th June How to Build & Install a Pond: Thursday 26th, Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June – 11.30am Find out how to build and install a perfect pond in your own back...[full story]
Posted : 21/06/2008 17:34:48

Breath of Fresh Air for Ashton Keynes Pre-School
Ashton Keynes Pre-School has launched a campaign to extend and furnish the outside education area. The Pre-School Committee created ‘Project Fresh Air’ in January 2008 and has already enjoyed some suc...[full story]
Posted : 17/06/2008 22:24:33

Cirencester Hospital Services
Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has given a cautious welcome to the long awaited announcement for the Gloucestershire PCT that UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH) will carry out a range of routine, pla...[full story]
Posted : 15/06/2008 23:58:09

New Museum Officer To Take History To The Masses
A fresh new face with big ideas and ambitions has appeared at the Corinium Museum – with the arrival of new Outreach Officer, Emma Stuart. Emma – who has previously worked for Chester City ...[full story]
Posted : 13/06/2008 20:42:26

Uncover The Past At Two-Month Museum Show
Leaving no stone unturned in Cirencester’s archaeological past is the theme behind a two month exhibition which will open at the Corinium Museum in August. The ‘Digging the Dirt’ exhibition will te...[full story]
Posted : 09/06/2008 20:59:25

Chain-pub to open in Cirencester
The Wilts and Glos Standard is reporting that Cirencester is to get its first "chain-pub" later this year. The paper reports that the Barracuda Group confirmed this week that the new venture will b...[full story]
Posted : 09/06/2008 17:09:45

Bridges ceases trading in Cirencester
The Wilts and Glos Standard is reporting that Bridges Motor Group has closed its two dealerships (Nissan and Renault) and garages in Cirencester following news it has gone into administration. The ...[full story]
Posted : 06/06/2008 17:07:50

See The Summer In Museum's New Roman Garden
Visitors can come and relax in a setting similar to ancient Italy this summer thanks to a makeover of the Corinium Museum’s Roman Garden. A whole host of plants and shrubbery has been donated by lo...[full story]
Posted : 02/06/2008 14:43:26

Graffiti Sprayed On Church Doors In Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are calling for information after the doors of a church were sprayed with graffiti. The incident took place some time between 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 28 and 2.00am on Thursda...[full story]
Posted : 30/05/2008 16:23:10

Cirencester B and B awarded 4 Star Silver rating
Gary and Hannah Smith who are the new owners of The Old Bungalow Guest House in Cirencester have recently been ...[full story]
Posted : 28/05/2008 23:14:58

Counterfeit Money Used In Cirencester
Police Renew Warning To Local Businesses After Counterfeit Money Used In Cirencester Police are reminding businesses and members of the public across the county to be on the alert for forged...[full story]
Posted : 21/05/2008 16:34:59

Cirencester Visitor Information Centre Move Date
Cirencester’s new-look Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will open at the Corinium Museum on Monday, June 2nd. The VIC is moving to the Museum on the corner of Black Jack Street and Park Street afte...[full story]
Posted : 20/05/2008 17:48:33

Cirencester Visitor Information Centre Move Date
The Visitor Information Centre in the Corn Hall will close on Friday 30th May and will re-open on Monday, 2nd June in the Corinium Museum Shop in Park Street, Cirencester. The telephone number of 0...[full story]
Posted : 16/05/2008 20:27:57

Corinium Museum Shows Off Several Surprises
Artefacts from three different eras in British history have been added to the vast collection at the Corinium Museum this spring. The Park Street venue has received 20 new objects in total, from a ...[full story]
Posted : 14/05/2008 16:03:14

Corinium Museum Gets Grant For Pre-School Packs
Exciting new programmes are getting off the ground at the Corinium Museum after staff received a grant of £1,400 to develop work with the under fives. The funding, from the Museum Libraries ...[full story]
Posted : 14/05/2008 10:44:02

Textile Artists To Come To Museum For Two Months


Colourful and varied textiles through time will be the subject of an exhibition that is coming to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester next month. Time Present and Time Past is the subject of the two...[full story]
Posted : 14/05/2008 10:33:44

Monsoon to open a shop in Cirencester
For those of you who don't already know, Monsoon is opening a store in Cricklade Street. The shop will occupy the 1,773 sq ft (165 sq m) store vacated by The Works earlier this year. It is belie...[full story]
Posted : 03/05/2008 00:09:18

Fun Events At Museum Over Half-Term
A trio of family fun activities will have children buzzing with excitement at the Corinium Museum during May half term. The Park Street venue starts the series of sessions with an fun ‘Graffiti Wo...[full story]
Posted : 30/04/2008 17:44:31

Appeal For Witnesses After Woman Attacked In Ciren
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to grab a woman as she walked along a road in Cirencester in the early hours of Thursday April 17th. The 27 year-old woman, who comes from C...[full story]
Posted : 17/04/2008 15:54:18

See The Sights And Stay Healthy - Cotswold Walks
A series of walks to help the public stay fit and explore the sights of the Cotswolds at the same time got going this month with the launch of ‘Catch A Bus and Walk’ scheme. The scheme, officially ...[full story]
Posted : 17/04/2008 14:34:12

Cirencester Beer Festival 2008


The 2008 Cirencester Beer Festival takes place from 24th to 27th April at the Royal Agricultural College. The planned schedule is: Thursday 17.30 - 23.00 CAMRA Night Friday 17.30 - 23.00 Comedy...[full story]
Posted : 10/04/2008 08:59:42

New Brewery Arts Launch a Triumph
Grayson Perry brought the glamour of the international art world when he turned up to launch the centre officially on 3rd April after its £2.8M refurbishment - putting New Brewery Arts firmly on the c...[full story]
Posted : 09/04/2008 13:33:07

Snow in Cirencester in April!
Winter conditions brought a dusting of snow to Cirencester at the weekend.

A few photos of Cirencester in the April snow have been uploaded to the site and can be found in the Cirencester.co.uk...[full story]
Posted : 07/04/2008 13:12:42

A Host Of Holiday Fun At Corinium Museum


From storytelling to life in Roman Corinium workshops, there is something for all the family at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester over the Easter school holidays. The Park Street museum will host se...[full story]
Posted : 20/03/2008 18:47:56

Bogus Callers Steal from Elderly Cirencester Woman
An elderly woman in her 90s was left bruised and badly shaken after becoming the latest victim of a distraction burglary in the county. Offenders stole a gold engagement ring and gold watch from her h...[full story]
Posted : 20/03/2008 17:40:49

Floor Fair to visit Cirencester
Following flooding in parts of the Cotswolds last July – and earlier this year – the Environment Agency, the National Flood Forum and Cotswold District Council have organised a Flood Protection Produc...[full story]
Posted : 14/03/2008 23:38:59

Cirencester Accommodation - New Additions
We have made a couple of additions to the Where To Stay section of the Cirencester website. For a details of hotels in Cirencester, Cirencester bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering in ...[full story]
Posted : 13/03/2008 22:36:56

Cheltenham Races Cancelled
The Cheltenham races have been cancelled for today due to the extremely strong winds forecast. Police are therefore urging people not to go to the racecourse and advising those who have already beg...[full story]
Posted : 12/03/2008 09:36:19

Ancient Science Tricks At Museum This Month
Come along to the Corinium Museum this month and try your hand at a range of fun science tasks and tests. As part of National Science and Engineering Week, the Cirencester museum will host a fun fa...[full story]
Posted : 07/03/2008 16:12:03

Cotswold D.C. Donates £325 To Church Appeal
Cotswold District Council is to donate £325 to the appeal to restore Cirencester Parish Church after mistakenly charging on Sundays in one of its car parks. The Council charges from Monday to Satur...[full story]
Posted : 06/03/2008 20:36:13

Views Sought On Cirencester Covservation Areas
The public will have their say this spring as Cotswold District Council proposes to redraw the boundaries of Cirencester’s four Conservation Areas. Under guidelines from English Heritage, the Counc...[full story]
Posted : 06/03/2008 20:32:13

Leisure Centre Back Open For Business
Cotswold Leisure Cirencester opened its doors over the weekend as people of all ages flocked back. Closed since July last year after the floods, the centre opened with a fun filled weekend of activ...[full story]
Posted : 04/03/2008 18:50:09

City Life Through A Lens At Corinium Museum
A personal insight into daily life in cities around the world goes on show at new photographic exhibition at the Corinium Museum this Spring. ‘City Break’ is a selection of photos from Mick Maslen...[full story]
Posted : 26/02/2008 17:56:11

Auction of promises
Bid at local auction and surprise Mum with a signed Chelsea FC football! Friends of Crudwell School are holding an Auction of Promises on the eve of Mothering Sunday with over 40 exciting l...[full story]
Posted : 19/02/2008 17:38:37

Leisure Centre To Re-Open With Weekend Of Fun
Cotswold Leisure, Cirencester is ready to re-open its doors with an open weekend of fun activities for all the family on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March. The Centre was forced to close when its p...[full story]
Posted : 15/02/2008 14:58:39

Shaping The Future Of Cirencester Town Centre
A major project aimed at transforming Cirencester during the 21st Century has reached an important stage with the publication by Cotswold District Council of a draft Supplementary Planning Document (S...[full story]
Posted : 14/02/2008 10:31:15

Tender Tale Of Love At Corinium Museum
A poignant film charting an elderly couple’s fight with Alzheimer’s is the subject of the next screening of the Rural Cinema in Cirencester next month. The Corinium Museum will be showing ‘Away Fro...[full story]
Posted : 14/02/2008 10:27:34

It's All Change At The Old Bungalow
The Old Bungalow Guest House in Victoria Road is under new management. Gary and Hannah Smith are the new owners, having purchased The Old Bungalow (previously The Bungalow Bed and Breakfast) follow...[full story]
Posted : 11/02/2008 00:55:02

Half-Term History Fun At Corinium Museum


Have a sneaky peek at anything from history and hairy beasts to shiny shoes this half term when the Corinium Museum hosts a range of fun events for children. The Park Street museum will hold histor...[full story]
Posted : 02/02/2008 20:54:27

Vision for Cirencester Gets The Green Light
A major partnership project to transform Cirencester in the 21st Century was given the seal of approval by Cotswold District Council today. A Vision for Cirencester aims to make the town of one the U...[full story]
Posted : 29/01/2008 18:53:24

Quick route to Cheltenham Festival 2008
For those who enjoy a day at the races, what better is there than the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, - 11th to 14th March this year.  Described as "The Olympic Games of National Hunt Racing" it a...[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2008 14:04:04

Residents to have say in Water Park's Future
People living within the Cotswold Water Park are being invited to comment on plans for its future during a six-week public consultation. Commissioned by the Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee, whi...[full story]
Posted : 23/01/2008 15:58:25

Step Into History With Museum's Shoe Show


A month-long exhibition which looks at historic shoes and footwear fairytales will open at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester on Sunday January 20th. ‘Cinderella Shoes’ will showcase 200-year-old sil...[full story]
Posted : 15/01/2008 21:44:57

Police appeal for witnesses to a robbery in Ciren
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that left a man with minor head injuries in Cirencester. The incident took place at the junction between The Avenue and Watermoor Road at approximate...[full story]
Posted : 07/01/2008 17:19:34

Visitor Information To Join Forces With Museum
Cirencester’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will receive a new lease of life in 2008 when it moves from the Market Place to the Corinium Museum in Park Street. Plans for the move were approved b...[full story]
Posted : 03/01/2008 17:54:18

Information Wanted on Cirencester Assault
Police are investigating an assault which is believed to have taken place in the Siddington Road area of Cirencester at approximately 5pm on Monday December 17th. A local 17-year-old youth sustain...[full story]
Posted : 18/12/2007 18:00:01

Distraction Burglary In Cirencester
Police are appealing to the public for help after offenders posed as water board officials to trick their way into the home of an elderly woman in Cirencester. A man called at the 87 year-o...[full story]
Posted : 07/12/2007 14:17:40

Christmas Fun At The Corinium Museum


Families have the chance to create special Christmas decorations at a drop-in event at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum on Friday, December 21st. Children and parents will use card, string, aluminium ...[full story]
Posted : 06/12/2007 16:50:38

Date set for Cotswold Leisure Centre re-opening
Cirencester’s Cotswold Leisure Centre is due to re-open its doors to the public on March 1st following complex repairs to extensive flood damage, Cotswold District Council announced today. The Cent...[full story]
Posted : 06/12/2007 13:07:22

Explore a selection of shoes at Museum session
Step into line at the Corinium Museum next month when local nursery children join forces with staff to create a temporary shoe show. The museum will team up with local nurseries Stepping Stones, Br...[full story]
Posted : 24/11/2007 22:51:23

Volunteers Wanted At Corinium Museum


Cirencester's Corinium Museum is looking for volunteers to help out with its successful activities ideas and programmes for both children and families. The activity sessions - usually run in the sc...[full story]
Posted : 23/11/2007 21:55:59

Pudsey To Visit Corinium Museum - Children In Need
The new-look Pudsey bear will be getting his paws on the past when he pops into the Corinium Museum as part of this year's BBC Children in Need Appeal on Friday, November 16th. Pudsey will be visit...[full story]
Posted : 15/11/2007 18:19:29

Gold Hoard Comes To The Cotswolds
A hoard of valuable Bronze Age gold is in the Cotswolds for good after a 3,000 year old collection went on show at the Corinium Mus...[full story]
Posted : 09/11/2007 16:52:14

Make Bronze Age Jewellrey At Museum Session


Master the art of Bronze Age metal working at an adult day session being held in Cirencester later this month. Keen metal workers are invited to the Corinium Museum in Park Street on Saturda...[full story]
Posted : 05/11/2007 13:23:45

Police Issue Warning on Misuse of Fireworks
Members of the public who misuse fireworks over the Bonfire Night period face stiff penalties if they are caught by Gloucestershire police. In order to make the November 5 weekend as enjoyable, an...[full story]
Posted : 31/10/2007 12:24:04

Cirencester Fireworks Display


The Cirencester fireworks display will take place at Cirencester Junior School playing fields (11 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1EX) on Saturday 3rd November. Parking is at the Beeches car park. ...[full story]
Posted : 30/10/2007 09:31:12

Council In Plea To Save Cotswold Post Offices
A bid to lighten the blow of potential post office closures in the Cotswolds has been put forward by Cotswold District Council (CDC)this week. During November, Post Office Ltd will be considering w...[full story]
Posted : 26/10/2007 17:55:34

Businesses get boost from new waste drive
Businesses in Cirencester will soon be able to recycle as much as 90% of their waste, have all their rubbish collected at a time that is convenient – and save money in the process. A new initiative...[full story]
Posted : 22/10/2007 19:08:47

Classic Pottery Comes To Corinium Museum
Go potty over pottery at the Corinium Museum this winter and come and feast your eyes on a wide range of family wares. The Eeles Family Pottery exhibition will be on display at the Park Street muse...[full story]
Posted : 22/10/2007 19:04:41

Rural Cinema Comes To Cirencester
Take a trip along to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester to see a top historical film at the end of October. Museum staff will be showing last year's blockbuster 'Amazing Grace' on Sunday October 28...[full story]
Posted : 18/10/2007 15:03:58

Roundabout Plans To Be Resubmitted By Council
Planning applications to display sponsorship signs at three Cirencester roundabouts will be withdrawn and resubmitted following their refusal, Cotswold District Council said today. The Counc...[full story]
Posted : 18/10/2007 15:02:48

Heritage and history talks with local artist
Join local artist and conservator Andy Mitchell at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday 25th October to find out about Restoration from the Inside, where he talks about his work with historic...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2007 11:00:21

Master Mosaic Making A Corinium Museum
Design and make a beautiful mosaic at this exciting day school for adults, taking place at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Tuesday 30th October. Using the stunning Roman mosaics at the Museum ...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2007 10:58:05

Be quick in the draw at the Corinium Museum
Come to the Corinium Museum this autumn and discover your creative side, thanks to 'Arty-ology', a drop-in drawing session for the whole family being held on Saturday October 13th. The event, whic...[full story]
Posted : 24/09/2007 17:58:00

Tales of death and disease in Olde England
Historian Tim Porter makes a welcome return to Cirencester's Corinium Museum to give a series of three lectures focusing on 14th century England – the time of the dreaded disease Black Death. Come alo...[full story]
Posted : 20/09/2007 13:43:47

Robbery at Cirencester Shop-Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to the public for information following a robbery at a shop in Cirencester at the weekend. Two men dressed in dark clothing entered the store in Querns Lane at about 3.30pm on...[full story]
Posted : 17/09/2007 17:40:24

Step back in time with Museum history lesson
Local historian David Viner examines "Cirencester through Artists' Eyes", on Thursday 27th September, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester. He will present a fascinating view of the social history o...[full story]
Posted : 12/09/2007 11:24:34

Waitrose joins growing list of recycling sites
New recycling facilities have been introduced in the car park of Cirencester's Waitrose supermarket. Cotswold District Council has put recycling banks for paper, cans, glass and plastic bottles at ...[full story]
Posted : 07/09/2007 16:07:12

Cotswold Leisure Centre Due To Re-Open Early 2008
Cotswold District Council said yesterday (31st August) that despite severe flood damage, the Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester should be open early next year. The Council, supported by its ins...[full story]
Posted : 01/09/2007 12:39:33

Man Dies After Crash on A417
A man has died following a road traffic collision on the A417 near Ampney Crucis. The crash, between a blue Renault Clio and a pushbike, occurred shortly before 9.10am near the turning for Driffie...[full story]
Posted : 29/08/2007 13:35:41

More sites to recycle cardboard in the Cotswolds
Cardboard recycling facilities have been expanded across the Cotswolds. The District Council has increased the number of cardboard recycling banks from two to six to enable residents to recycle eve...[full story]
Posted : 24/08/2007 16:41:51

Artists' balancing act at Corinium Museum
The work of two very different Gloucestershire artists comes under the spotlight in a new exhibition at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester from September 8th to October 27th. Working Artists – a Ques...[full story]
Posted : 24/08/2007 12:05:44

Fitness classes return to Cirencester
Back to school for fitness classes with Cotswold Leisure Fitness classes run by Cotswold District Council's leisure team are returning to Cirencester – thanks to Kingshill School. The sch...[full story]
Posted : 24/08/2007 11:20:03

Boy, 17, Robbed in Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a 17 year-old boy was attacked and robbed in the town during the early hours of Saturday August 18th. The boy, who comes from Cirencester, h...[full story]
Posted : 21/08/2007 10:15:03

Woman Dies After Falling from Bridge on to A419
Police are investigating the death of a 19 year-old woman who fell from a road bridge on to the carriageway of the A417, near Cirencester, in the early hours of Friday August 17th. The woman, who ...[full story]
Posted : 17/08/2007 12:48:50

Woman Dies After Crash Near Ampney Crucis
At approximately 6.15pm on Tuesday August 14 a two vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A417 at Ampney Crucis. The collision involved a black Toyota Land Cruiser and a green Citroen Saxo...[full story]
Posted : 15/08/2007 11:43:33

Loyalty reward for members of flood-hit centre
Members of Cirencester's flood-hit leisure facility will be rewarded for their loyalty with three months’ free membership when the site re-opens. Cotswold District Council today announced the offer...[full story]
Posted : 14/08/2007 19:28:40

Police Investigate Fire in Down Ampney
Police are currently investigating a fire that took place in Down Ampney during the early hours of Friday August 10th. The Fire Service requested officers attend the village hall in Down Ampney at...[full story]
Posted : 10/08/2007 13:19:47

Dig Into The Past With Dr Dinosaur!
How do scientists gather information about dinosaurs? Visit the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday 16th August and find out with the help of Dr Dinosaur. Dr Dinosaur will be running two fami...[full story]
Posted : 06/08/2007 16:39:53

Leisure Centre Remains Closed Due To Flooding
The Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester, will remain closed for a number of months after suffering extensive flood damage to its plant room, Cotswold District Council announced today. The Centre w...[full story]
Posted : 06/08/2007 16:23:54

New Cirencester Forum Launched
A new Cirencester Forum has been launched to replace the one that was part of the Cirencester website. The forum can be used to discuss Cirencester issues, ask Cirencester related questions, post C...[full story]
Posted : 27/07/2007 13:16:12

Cotswold Leisure Centre Remains Closed
The Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester, will remain closed until further notice due to flooding. The centre has no electricity, heating or telephones as water is still being pumped from the plant...[full story]
Posted : 24/07/2007 15:27:42

Information for victims of flooding
Release from Cotswold District Council We understand that the physical devastation that accompanies a flood is enormous. But as the flood waters recede, you need to ensure that you take step...[full story]
Posted : 22/07/2007 12:54:27

Summer Holiday Fun at the Corinium Museum


This summer holiday why not keep the kids entertained with our many children’s activities at the Corinium Museum? There are activities to suit everyone: Family drop-ins that last all day, hands-on chi...[full story]
Posted : 16/07/2007 18:31:21

General Trading Company in Cirencester to close
Many of you will have noticed that the General Trading Company, in The Market Place, is having a closing down sale. Well we can now reveal that cookshop chain Steamer Trading has announced plans to...[full story]
Posted : 16/07/2007 11:56:02

The Rectory Kitchen and Cellar opens in Ciren
A new fine food and wine shop has opened in Cirencester. The Rectory Kitchen and Cellar opened on Tuesday 10th July and can be found in Templar Mews off Black Jack Street. The shop is open from ...[full story]
Posted : 14/07/2007 12:35:16

Police Renew Appeal for Witnesses to Attack
Police investigating the sexual assault of a woman in the City Bank area of Cirencester on Tuesday July 10th, are appealing to anyone who was in City Bank Park on the night of the incident to get in t...[full story]
Posted : 14/07/2007 00:29:14

Out and about with the Corinium Museum
This summer holiday why not take part in some creative, fun activities out and about in Cotswold District? Corinium Museum Outreach Officer, Helen Arbon, will be running 3 different ‘drop in’ sessions...[full story]
Posted : 11/07/2007 16:22:22

Step back in time with Cavaliers and Roundheads
Visit the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday 21st July and step back in time to the English Civil War, with our fun family event, Cavaliers and Roundheads. Drop in between 11am – 3pm and fin...[full story]
Posted : 11/07/2007 16:18:38

Man Arrested After Attack on Woman in Cirencester
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault after a woman was attacked in the City Bank area of Cirencester during the evening of Tuesday July 10th. The victim, a 20 year-old local w...[full story]
Posted : 11/07/2007 12:48:55

The Priory Inn, Tetbury, wins another award
For the second year running, The Priory Inn, Tetbury - the family friendly gastro-inn in the heart of the Cotswolds - has received the prestigious Cotswold Life Food and Drink Award for “Most Distinct...[full story]
Posted : 10/07/2007 15:03:18

Cirencester weather is kind to Cotswold Show


Although a few spots of rain threatened to dampen proceeding at the Cotswold Show in Cirencester Park on Saturday (7th July), the sun made a few prolonged appearances to ensure that it was t-shirt and...[full story]
Posted : 07/07/2007 18:37:02

Gardening Equipment Stolen From Cirencester F.C.
Police are appealing for information after gardening equipment was stolen from Cirencester Football Club. A storage shed in the club's grounds in Kingshill Lane was broken into sometime between 1p...[full story]
Posted : 03/07/2007 16:28:08

Yeah But, No Butts!
Cotswold smokers are being urged to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly when the Smokefree England legislation comes into force this weekend. Experience from Ireland and Scotland suggests ...[full story]
Posted : 26/06/2007 13:20:44

Man, 24, Dies After Crash On A417
At around 6.55pm on Monday June 25th a serious injury road traffic collision occurred on the A417 at Ampney St Peter, near Cirencester. The crash involved a black Renault Clio that had been...[full story]
Posted : 26/06/2007 13:16:48

Woman Arrested After Fire In Cirencester
Police have arrested a 21 year-old woman on suspicion of neglecting a child following a fire at an address in Cirencester during the early hours of Saturday June rd The fire occurred at around 3am...[full story]
Posted : 25/06/2007 15:24:17

Woman Arrested After Stabbing In Cirencester
Police have arrested a 29 year-old woman on suspicion of assault after a man was injured at an address in Cirencester in the early hours of Sunday June 24th. Officers were called to an address in ...[full story]
Posted : 25/06/2007 15:23:34

Man, 45, Killed In Crash Near Cirencester
At approximately 3am on Saturday June 23 police were called to the A417 near Cirencester, just before the junction with the A419, to help a recovery firm in recovering one of their vehicles that had b...[full story]
Posted : 25/06/2007 10:34:31

Unearthing The Secrets of the Neolithic Costwolds
Join Professor Tim Darvill and Christopher Catling, Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of Cotswold Archaeology, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Wednesday 18th July, as they present the re...[full story]
Posted : 24/06/2007 14:29:46

Appeal For Witnesses to Cirencester Shop Burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after three men stole a cash box from a shop in Cirencester during the afternoon of Thursday June 21st. The men, described as a white male and two Asian males, e...[full story]
Posted : 22/06/2007 15:40:35

Army Uniform Stolen From Car In Cirencester
Police are appealing to the public for help after thieves stole an army uniform from a car parked in Cirencester over the weekend. The uniform, a khaki British Army 'Number 2' dress suit, was stol...[full story]
Posted : 19/06/2007 11:11:13

Boy, 16, Assaulted In Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a 16 year-old boy was seriously assaulted in the town. The boy, who comes from Cirencester, had been in an area close to the Abbey Grounds c...[full story]
Posted : 19/06/2007 09:31:40

Appeal for information about suspicious motorist
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist asked a young girl to get into his car in Cirencester on Wednesday June 13. At around 3.45pm the 12 year-old girl, who lives in Cirencester, had...[full story]
Posted : 18/06/2007 09:49:16

An Evening With Three Elizabethan Gentlemen


Visit the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday, June 28th and spend the evening in company with John Coxwell, Humphrey Bridges and Philip Marner, three distinguished, late Elizabethan, res...[full story]
Posted : 16/06/2007 11:18:13

A clean sweep for Cirencester bypass
Contractors have cleaned up the Cirencester bypass by mechanically sweeping the road surface and picking up litter and grass cuttings. A large amount of litter was exposed last month when Glouceste...[full story]
Posted : 12/06/2007 17:04:20

Steppes Travel Implements Carbon Offset Program
Cirencester, United Kingdom, June 08, 2007 Steppes Travel has chosen Carbon Responsible as its partner to offset the carbon emissions created from clients’ holiday air travel. Justin Wateridge, ...[full story]
Posted : 11/06/2007 00:04:55

Winning sculpture shows the art of recycling


Recycling has taken centre stage at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester. An educational sculpture entitled 'There's a (W)hole in my Bucket' has gone on display at the museum to highlight the importa...[full story]
Posted : 06/06/2007 15:02:24

Planning committee to debate Kingshill site
Two major applications for new homes at Kingshill, Cirencester, are set to be debated by Cotswold District councillors later this month. The applications, from Redrow Homes (Kingshill North) and Be...[full story]
Posted : 05/06/2007 11:27:50

Cotswold DC gets tough on fly tippers
Cotswold residents risk prosecution by not ensuring their rubbish is disposed of properly. Fly-tipping investigators from Cotswold District Council formally interviewed several householders recentl...[full story]
Posted : 04/06/2007 15:48:53

Woman, 23, Dies After Crash Near Cirencester
A 23 year-old woman has died following a road traffic collision on the A433 at Cirencester during the night of Friday May 25th. The woman had been part of a group of students from the Royal Agricu...[full story]
Posted : 29/05/2007 10:10:28

Healing Art: Children's Work on Show at Museum
Healing Art, a unique exhibition of children's art, is on display at the Corinium Museum , Cirencester, from June 2 until August 27th. The idea was born in 1998, when the charity A Picture of Healt...[full story]
Posted : 25/05/2007 21:04:56

Cotswold DC To Tackle Ring Road Litter
Contractors will get to work as soon as possible to clear up litter and grass cuttings on the Cirencester ring road. Litter was exposed last week (May 16th) when Gloucestershire County Council work...[full story]
Posted : 22/05/2007 20:15:26

The Cotswold Show gains new partner
The Cotswold Show gains new partner Cain and Fuller Estate Agents. For the last five years, The Cotswold Show has thrived from its strong association with, local Suzuki dealer, Pebley Beach,...[full story]
Posted : 21/05/2007 23:18:09

Car Stolen during Rendcomb Burglary
Between 10pm on Sunday May 13 and 7am on Monday May 14 a house was broken into in Rendcomb, near Cirencester. As well as stealing a handbag containing various personal items, the offender(s) also ...[full story]
Posted : 15/05/2007 12:32:32

Roman Art In The Spotlight At Corinium Museum


Join Dr Alison Brookes for a fascinating insight into 'Roman Art in the Cotswolds' on Thursday, 31st May, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester. The Museum houses an exceptional collection of Romano-...[full story]
Posted : 11/05/2007 13:52:48

Learn the art of writing at Corinium Museum Event
Find out about the art of writing at an afternoon tutorial with author, Rona Laycock, at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Wednesday 16th May. Rona, whose work has been published by Magma, Ragg...[full story]
Posted : 11/05/2007 13:48:10

Steppes Travel Publishes New Newsletter

Steppes Travel Publishes New Newsletter Featuring Holidays to Argentina
Steppes Travel (of Cirencester) has published its latest newsletter featuring holidays to Argentina.(http://www.step...[full story]
Posted : 09/05/2007 18:38:40

College help local people get to grips with money
'Making the most of your money' - Cirencester College to help local people get to grips with their money Money doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. But, with a multitude of financial...[full story]
Posted : 08/05/2007 15:27:22

Capita Education Services
Capita Education Services Becomes Capita Children's Services Capita Education Services has changed its name to Capita Children's Services with immediate effect. The company supplies children...[full story]
Posted : 30/04/2007 18:32:01

Scupa lends a paw to keep the Cotswolds clean
Hundreds of Cirencester dog lovers were encouraged to keep the Cotswolds clean by friendly District Council mascot Scupa. Scupa joined the crowds at last Saturday’s fun dog show in the Abbey Ground...[full story]
Posted : 30/04/2007 16:57:01

Katie is voted Young Person of the Year
Katie Rose O'Dwyer, 18, was named Gloucestershire Young Person of the Year at a ceremony at Bingham Hall in Cirencester, on Saturday 21st April. In a strong field, medical student Katie Rose...[full story]
Posted : 28/04/2007 14:58:40

'Bag It, Tie It, Bin It' message for dog show
There will be a serious message to a fun dog show being held in Cirencester on Saturday. Show-goers will be encouraged to do their bit to Keep The Cotswolds Clean when they watch the pampered pooch...[full story]
Posted : 26/04/2007 10:38:49

Appeal for Witnesses to Cirencester Robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 39-year-old man was robbed in Park Lane, Cirencester, at approximately 2.10pm on Thursday April 19th. The man was walking to Cirencester Post Office with...[full story]
Posted : 20/04/2007 19:30:07

Man Poses As Water Board Official To Steal Money
Police are appealing to the public for help after a male posed as a water board worker to trick his way inside the home of an elderly woman in Cirencester on Friday April 13th. The offender...[full story]
Posted : 16/04/2007 10:16:54

Appeal For Help In Tracing Lost Medication
Police in Cirencester are appealing to the public for help in tracing a lost carrier bag which contained a quantity of potentially harmful medication. A man from Cirencester left the Tesco ...[full story]
Posted : 03/04/2007 11:56:00

Luna Candles and Gifts moves premises
Luna Candles & Gifts have moved premises after a year of trading in Jesse Smith's stable yard, Cirencester. The shop is now located on the ground floor opposite Jesse's Bistro. Luna will continue t...[full story]
Posted : 03/04/2007 02:29:00

Leisure Centre Celebrates Year Of Success
The Cotswold Leisure Centre Cirencester celebrates its first birthday on April 4th - and will look back on a year of success. The £8.5m building, owned and run by Cotswold District Council, has clo...[full story]
Posted : 03/04/2007 02:11:01

Cirencester Directory Launched
A new Cirencester Directory website has just been launched. The new directory is a quick and easy way to find local businesses, bed and breakfast accommodation, professional services, attractions, ...[full story]
Posted : 28/03/2007 14:30:54

Cotswold DC - Plans to extend alcohol-free zone
Proposals to expand the successful alcohol-free zone in Cirencester have been given the green light by Cotswold District Councillors. The Council joined forces with Cirencester Town Council and Glo...[full story]
Posted : 19/03/2007 14:37:15

Cotswold DC leader condemns ring-road litter yobs
Litter yobs in Cirencester have undone all the good work of council clean-up contractors. Large quantities of newspapers were scattered along the verges of the Cirencester ring road at the weekend,...[full story]
Posted : 13/03/2007 17:46:37

Van Stolen From Cirencester Firm
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a van and its contents were stolen from a company in the town. Between 7pm on Tuesday March 6 and 7.15am on Wednesday March 7 unknown...[full story]
Posted : 08/03/2007 13:33:08

Pupils join the great Cotswold spring clean
Children from Paternoster School are doing their bit to keep the Cotswolds clean this month.

The Cirencester special school is one of do...[full story]
Posted : 07/03/2007 10:55:18

Wartime watercolours at the Corinium Museum
Childhood memories of wartime in the West Country are brought vividly to life in a new touring exhibition at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, which started on Saturday, March 3rd.

A Chi...[full story]
Posted : 07/03/2007 10:37:28

Driver Dies in Cheltenham Coach Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal coach crash in Cheltenham this morning. Police were called to St Margarets Road a...[full story]
Posted : 02/03/2007 10:20:45

Police Seek Cirencester Conmen
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after offenders tried to intimidate an elderly woman into paying them £800 for cleaning her driveway. Three men called at the home of the 72 year-...[full story]
Posted : 26/02/2007 17:54:21

Two Arrested For South Cerney Churchyard Vandalism
Cirencester police have arrested two boys in connection with criminal damage caused to gravestones in a churchyard in South Cerney earlier this month. The boys were arrested after five gravestones...[full story]
Posted : 21/02/2007 12:42:02

Holiday activities at Corinium Museum, Cirencester


This February holiday why not take part in some fun hands-on activities at the Corinium Museum? There will be three activities on offer: Writing through Time, Roman Jewellery and Investigate the Peopl...[full story]
Posted : 09/02/2007 17:38:55

Steppes Travel Announces Journey Ideas Spring 2007
Cirencester, United Kingdom, February 01, 2007 : Steppes Travel announces release of Journey Ideas Spring 2007, their quarterly Newsletter. Articles in this issue include Madagascar, Venezuela and Mal...[full story]
Posted : 02/02/2007 00:48:24

Man Loses Life in Cirencester Fire
At shortly after 11pm on Monday January 29 police were informed of a fire at a house in The Waterloo, Cirencester. The fire service were already in attendance when officers arrived, as were the am...[full story]
Posted : 30/01/2007 13:50:04

Museum's Joy As Appeal Hits Target


A £20,000 campaign to keep a rare hoard of 3,000-year-old gold in the Cotswolds has reached its target, the Corinium Museum revealed today. The Going For Gold appeal was launched last October by th...[full story]
Posted : 29/01/2007 18:40:17

New cafe/bistro in the Woolmarket


Visitors to the Woolmarket off Dyer Street in Cirencester will have seen that builders are working on a property that is being sold as a cafe/bistro. The photo shows the construction in progress....[full story]
Posted : 26/01/2007 14:02:03

Costa Coffee, Cirencester


As anyone walking down Cricklade Street in Cirencester will probably have seen, the premises vacated by Currys last year has been taken over by Costa Coffee. The renevation is currently taking plac...[full story]
Posted : 26/01/2007 13:53:24

Corn Hall sale secures future of community events
Cotswold District Council has agreed the sale of Cirencester's Corn Hall to Wildmoor Properties in a deal that secures its future use by the community. The Council has achieved a sale price of £650...[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2007 10:42:43

Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban
Hosepipe ban lifted, but water savings still essential Thames Water is today (8am, 18 Jan 2007) lifting the hosepipe and sprinkler ban in force across its supply region since April 2006. ...[full story]
Posted : 18/01/2007 08:46:17

Fireworks Stolen From Lorry Near Cirencester
Police are appealing for witnesses after a quantity of fireworks were stolen from a lorry left parked by the side of the A417 near Cirencester. The lorry, which was parked by the side of the road ...[full story]
Posted : 16/01/2007 18:34:23

Rodmarton Manor - A house and garden history
Gain a unique insight into the past and present of Rodmarton Manor house and garden at this evening lecture, given by Simon Biddulph, on Thursday 25th January at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester. ...[full story]
Posted : 08/01/2007 16:43:32

The Anglo-Saxons who made Gloucestershire
Historian Tim Porter returns to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, with a series of three talks focusing on the making of Gloucestershire. Each talk gives an insight into the Anglo-Saxon people, som...[full story]
Posted : 08/01/2007 16:35:30

Young people urged to drop in for housing advice
Weekly housing advice sessions for young people have been launched in Cirencester by Cotswold District Council and its housing service Homeview. The drop-in surgery, held every Tuesday between 10am...[full story]
Posted : 04/01/2007 12:12:30

Cigarettes Stolen From Lorry In Cirencester
Police are appealing to the public for information after a large quantity of cigarettes were stolen from a lorry left parked outside a post office in Cirencester during the morning of Tuesday December...[full story]
Posted : 02/01/2007 18:12:36

Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour
Steppes Travel announces new escorted tour including Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. The new tour is an adventurous look at the world of "The Maya" and is an exciting trip full of culture, history, w...[full story]
Posted : 21/12/2006 08:50:53

Museum's Going For Gold Appeal Nears Target


A £20,000 campaign to keep a rare hoard of 3,000-year-old gold in the Cotswolds has received a double helping of good news this week. The appeal, launched by Cirencester’s Corinium Museum, has been...[full story]
Posted : 18/12/2006 22:15:57

Cotswold residents go free at Corinium Museum


Cotswold residents are being offered a New Year's gift of a free visit to the renowned Corinium Museum in Cirencester. The Museum, owned by Cotswold District Council, is waiving its admission fee f...[full story]
Posted : 18/12/2006 11:01:22

Innovision of Cirencester posts increased turnover


Results for six months ending 30 September 2006 Innovision Research and Technology plc has announced its interim results for the six months ending 30th September 2006. Highlights: * Tu...[full story]
Posted : 12/12/2006 19:43:45

Cirencester Police Issue E-Fit After Incident


Cirencester police have released an e-fit image of a male who exposed himself to a woman in Tetbury during November. The offender exposed himself to his victim, a woman from Tetbury, as she walked...[full story]
Posted : 11/12/2006 10:28:47

Man Sought - Indecent Incidents in Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are appealing for information after a woman and a teenager were victims of indecent exposure on Friday, December 1. The first incident, in Lavender Lane, happened at around 5...[full story]
Posted : 04/12/2006 11:49:25

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Cirencester Crash
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured in the town during the morning of Thursday November 23. At approximately 11.20am an 83 year-old man from ...[full story]
Posted : 24/11/2006 11:25:50

Christmas and New Year Refuse Collection Dates


The Chirstmas and New Year refuse collection dates have been added to the Cirencester messageboard...[full story]
Posted : 22/11/2006 23:09:15

Invite To Attend Police/Community Meeting
People living in Cirencester and the surrounding area are being invited to discuss policing issues with local officers at the next Police Community Consultative Meeting (PCCM). The South Co...[full story]
Posted : 22/11/2006 14:49:36

Corinium Museum appeal to save treasure


Cotswold residents and visitors are being urged to back a £20,000 campaign to keep a rare 3,000-year-old Bronze Age gold hoard in the District. The 59 pieces of gold were discovered by a metal dete...[full story]
Posted : 21/11/2006 11:01:17

Extra £800K was invested in Leisure Centre


Cotswold District Council added an extra £800,000 to the new Cotswold Leisure Centre budget to improve facilities and cover unforeseen costs, it said today. In August 2004, the Council agreed to sp...[full story]
Posted : 21/11/2006 10:44:31

Have your say on Kingshill plans
Residents will get the chance to have their say on the framework plan for the Kingshill development in Cirencester at a public event on Thursday, November 30th. The Cotswold District Council event...[full story]