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Cirencester Blog

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

Cirencester Caravan Club Site Improvements


With more people deciding to holiday in the UK, and sales of caravans at a five year high, The Caravan Club has contracted Swindon-based construction company Beard to improve visitor facilities in Ham...[full story]
Posted : 28/01/2010 10:59:59

The Dobunni Painters at The Wonderwall Gallery


The Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester is holding an exhibition by The Dobunni painters between 13th – 27th March 2010. The Dobunni Painters are a group of well-known professional West Country artis...[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2010 14:54:09

Events to celebrate an explosion of sound…


17th-24th April 2010 marks the reopening of the Cirencester Parish Church Father Willis organ, with a new and exciting organ festival. Rebuilt by Harrison and Harrison this spectacular instrument will...[full story]
Posted : 18/01/2010 20:44:16

Parking Officers Win The Hearts Of The Housebound
As they continue to struggle through the ice and snow, Parking Enforcement Officers in Cirencester have been combining their duties with unselfish acts of kindness to help those most at risk. The r...[full story]
Posted : 12/01/2010 09:06:37

Corinium Museum Banishes The January Blues
Cirencester’s Corinium Museum has unveiled an exciting new lecture and exhibition programme to entice visitors in from the cold this January. The programme kicks off with two lectures from the eminent...[full story]
Posted : 09/01/2010 10:05:46

Cotswold Crime Buster Calls It A Day
One of the county’s leading anti-crime campaigners retires this month after devoting his whole working life to public service. Les Haines, Cotswold District Council’s Principal Community Safety Off...[full story]
Posted : 05/01/2010 10:04:05

Happy Christmas from the Cirencester website
Thanks to everyone who visited the Cirencester website in 2009 and to those who contributed content. We would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2010....[full story]
Posted : 24/12/2009 14:34:41

Tree-Cycle With The Council This Christmas
Cotswold District Council is dreaming of a cleaner, greener Christmas and urges residents to recycle as much as they can over the festive period – including their real Christmas trees. The Council ...[full story]
Posted : 23/12/2009 20:18:03

Lick the Spoon Opens Cirencester Chocolate Shop


Chocolatier Lick the Spoon opened their shop in Cirencester this week. The shop is situated in historic Black Jack Street and provides a showcase for the company’s award winning handmade chocolates an...[full story]
Posted : 10/12/2009 12:17:18

Concert For Timbo
On Saturday 12th December at the Parish Church, Cirencester there will be a very special Memorial Concert for Tim Jennings, who tragically died during the summer. This concert will be a celebration...[full story]
Posted : 08/12/2009 09:14:09

Bishops Walk Christmas Opening Hours
Sunday 6th December 10am - 4pm Sunday 13th December 10am - 4pm Sunday 20th December 10am - 4pm Monday 21st December 9am - 5.30pm Tuesday 22nd December 9am - 5.30pm Wednesday 23rd December 9am -...[full story]
Posted : 03/12/2009 17:51:02

Christmas Treats At Corinium Museum and VIC
Come and celebrate the festive season at the Corinium Museum and Cirencester Visitor Information Centre. A range of fun-filled activities have been planned for the young and old alike at the Park S...[full story]
Posted : 28/11/2009 21:52:55

Cirencester Advent Festival
The Cirencester Advent Festival takes place on Sunday, 29th of November. Join us for a day of carols, entertainment, shopping, Christmas lights and mulled wine in the Market Place. There will a...[full story]
Posted : 27/11/2009 07:34:54

Christmas Shopping at The Wonderwall Gallery


We are very pleased to let you know that our Christmas show opens at The Wonderwall Gallery on Thursday December 3rd. Our festive show includes a specially selected choice of original and affordable ...[full story]
Posted : 26/11/2009 12:04:13

New Trees Planned For Catalpa Square
Catalpa Square in Cirencester will be significantly improved later this month when four new attractive ornamental trees are planted at the location. The replacements trees, a tough form of ornament...[full story]
Posted : 10/11/2009 11:50:55

Laurie Plant Exhibition at The Corinium Museum


An exhibition of recent work by artist Laurie Plant, which explores the iconic architecture of cities, including Venice, Bath, London and Edinburgh. The exhibition investigates our perception of ideas...[full story]
Posted : 26/10/2009 12:27:26

Giant Fleamarket
Sunday 15th November 2009 10am to 4pm Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester Antiques, Second-hand goods, Old Books, CDs, Jewellery, China, etc Refreshments Want to sell ? : Tel 01242 512 8...[full story]
Posted : 26/10/2009 12:11:59

Successful Fly-Tipping Crackdown In Siddington
A major multi-partner operation to tackle fly-tipping and motoring offences in the Cotswolds has been hailed a resounding success. Cotswold District Council officers worked alongside Gloucestershir...[full story]
Posted : 13/10/2009 18:27:27

Jack Russell clothing coming to Cirencester
The Jack Russell website has announced it it opening a store in Cirencester. The announcement reads: COMING SOON IN OCTOBER '09 - OUR NEW UK STORE: Cirencester in the Cotswolds The Old Post O...[full story]
Posted : 07/10/2009 02:08:37

Local Artists' Work On Show At Council Offices
A new collection of artwork and photographs will be on show at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices in Cirencester until the end of November. The exhibition, called ‘Impressions’, will ...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2009 23:25:15

Woolworths shop to be split into two
It is believed that the store vacated by Woolworths will now be split into two units. We were first alerted to the news via our Twitter feed, and there are now more sources quoting the same news. T...[full story]
Posted : 03/10/2009 08:36:03

Lick the Spoon opens flagship store in Cirencester


Award winning Wiltshire Chocolatier Lick the Spoon are opening their flagship store in Black Jack Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire this month. The store will showcase Lick the Spoon’s handmade cho...[full story]
Posted : 20/09/2009 22:58:56

The Art Of Cornwall


‘The Art of Cornwall 2009’ at The Wonderwall Gallery, Cirencester, Gloucestershire The Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester opens its annual ‘Art of Cornwall’ exhibition on Saturday 3rd October, feat...[full story]
Posted : 17/09/2009 12:02:51

Rapid Racking New Catalogue Launch


Rapid Racking, the UK’s leading brand when it comes to the fast supply, design or installation of racking, shelving and all types of storage solutions, has today announced the launch of its new autumn...[full story]
Posted : 11/09/2009 00:06:09

Textile Artists To Display Their Designs At Museum
Textile artists who call the Cotswolds their home have got together to create a colourful exhibition at the Corinium Museum. The artists have been inspired by artefacts contained within the museum’...[full story]
Posted : 07/09/2009 15:49:35

Building Industry Awards
A project put forward by Cotswold District Council’s Building Control team has taken first place in a regional industry awards ceremony. The Council nominated Coln Park Construction Ltd, who have b...[full story]
Posted : 07/09/2009 15:47:52

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2009


The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns from 9-18 October in a ten day 60th anniversary celebration. With its signature blend of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and internation...[full story]
Posted : 25/08/2009 22:41:02

Evening Lectures Return To Corinium Museum
A host of evening lectures to educate and entertain will return to the Corinium Museum this autumn. The Cirencester museum’s popular evening lecture series, which all take place on Thursday evening...[full story]
Posted : 24/08/2009 19:42:01

Gruffalo visits Cirencester Library


The Gruffalo’s friends will be stopping off at Cirencester Library to join in on ‘Gruffalo’ themed story times. The story times are free and will take place on Saturday 29 August at 11am and Tuesd...[full story]
Posted : 18/08/2009 23:27:58

Corinium Museum Received High-Standards Award


The Corinium Museum in Cirencester has been officially Accredited by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The MLA’s Accreditation Scheme sets nationally agreed standards for museums i...[full story]
Posted : 17/08/2009 12:46:10

First Cirencester Safety Meeting Is A Success
Positive ways to combat crime and disorder in Cirencester have come from the first meeting of Gloucestershire Police, Cotswold District Council, Cirencester Town Council and the town’s pubs and clubs....[full story]
Posted : 17/08/2009 12:44:50

New Trees Set For Catalpa Square This Autumn
Catalpa Square in Cirencester is set for a facelift following Cotswold District Council’s decision to replace four trees removed earlier this year for safety reasons. The planned replacements, whic...[full story]
Posted : 05/08/2009 01:21:47

Keeping the kids amused
Now that the School Holidays are here, you may be looking for things to keep the kids amused. The Cirencester Events Calendar has listings for things to do in Cirencester and the local area. Lin...[full story]
Posted : 24/07/2009 08:57:17

Fairford Airshow
The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford takes place this weekend, 18th and 19th July. This year the show is an all ticket event. In order to control the numbers attending the event on...[full story]
Posted : 13/07/2009 20:02:21

Second Phase of Subway Painting Project To Start
The second stage of an ambitious painting project will get going next week as budding young graffiti artists add their artwork to an underpass in Cirencester. The Chesterton underpass, which links ...[full story]
Posted : 13/07/2009 17:15:51

Family Pay Tribute To Tim Jennings
The Family Of Tim Jennings Pay Tribute To A Kind And Generous Son, Brother And Friend The family of 25-year-old Tim Jennings who died last Thursday, July 1st, at Frenchay Hospital have paid ...[full story]
Posted : 10/07/2009 10:27:41

Summer Sessions At Corinium Museum
A whole host of historical fun will take place with a series of fun yet informative sessions at the Corinium Museum over the summer holidays. The Park Street museum has just released details of its...[full story]
Posted : 07/07/2009 22:44:51

Barking Mad Theatre Company


Barking Mad Theatre Company presents the musical - It’s (not) a Wonderful Life. New play written by Alison Mizzi The story commences in 1952. Karl Hayley, a successful theatrical agent, is shot ...[full story]
Posted : 07/07/2009 12:28:52

Assault Victim Dies In Frenchay Hospital
Officers investigating a serious assault on a 25-year-old man in Cirencester can confirm that sadly he died in Frenchay Hospital in the early hours of this morning, Thursday July 2nd. The coroner h...[full story]
Posted : 02/07/2009 15:26:58

CCTV Contract For Cirencester Is Given Green Light
A new CCTV monitoring contract for Cirencester will start in August after Cotswold District Council’s Cabinet awarded the contract to Remploy Ltd. Remploy will take over the monitoring of the camer...[full story]
Posted : 01/07/2009 23:02:59

Have Fun With The Sun At Corinium Museum
Bring your little rays of sunshine to a fun afternoon event for children under five and their parents/carers at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester on Thursday July 9th. The ‘Sunshine’ event (1.30pm...[full story]
Posted : 01/07/2009 23:01:55

Investigation Underway into Cirencester Incident
An investigation is underway into an incident in Cirencester which left a 25-year-old man critically injured. The incident took place at around 1.40am on Saturday June 27, in the Market Place, near...[full story]
Posted : 28/06/2009 17:12:24

Kemble Retains Flying Activities After Ruling
Mr Justice King in the High Court has upheld the decision made by Members of Cotswold District Council’s Planning (Regulatory) Committee on June 25th 2008. This ruling, which was heard in London on...[full story]
Posted : 26/06/2009 23:15:02

Four Arrested For Affray in Cirencester
Police have arrested four teenagers on suspicion of public order offences following an incident in Trafalgar Road, Cirencester in the early hours of Friday morning, June 19th. Between 1am and 2am o...[full story]
Posted : 23/06/2009 02:24:06

See The Thames Through Past and Present Photos
Views of the River Thames from the past 125 years will be on show at the Corinium Museum this summer thanks to images from past and present photographers. The 'in the footsteps of Henry Taunt' phot...[full story]
Posted : 22/06/2009 23:53:42

Archaeology Sessions At Corinium Museum in July


See how crafts from the past were produced, with a series of talks, workshops and activities at the Corinium Museum in July. As part of the Festival of British Archaeology, the Cirencester museum i...[full story]
Posted : 22/06/2009 23:49:14

Museum Hosts Animal Safari For Children
Children will be taken on a special safari tour this week at the Corinium Museum as part of a national event to support children and their minders. The children and their carers will be donning saf...[full story]
Posted : 16/06/2009 21:25:22

Museums Team Up To Uncover The Past
The Corinium Museum has been one of three beneficiaries after the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded a £25,000 grant to help support young people's understanding of the past. The Young Roots grant has b...[full story]
Posted : 16/06/2009 21:19:29

Bobby Bus To Attend Fete
Officers from the Cirencester Safer Community Team (SCT) will be joining in the fun at a fete, barbeque and 10K fun run that’s taking place in Cirencester Park on Sunday, June 14th. The SCT will be...[full story]
Posted : 13/06/2009 22:46:27

Win a FREE consultation with celebrity dog trainer
If your problem pooch is driving you to despair then help is on hand as Celebrity Dog Trainer Amy Hatcher is offering you the chance to win a free consultation worth more than £150 only at this year’s...[full story]
Posted : 10/06/2009 14:24:48

Cheltenham and Gloucester branch to close?
The BBC has announced that Lloyds Banking Group is to close all 160 branches of the Cheltenham and Gloucester, risking up to 1,500 jobs. Cheltenham and Gloucester has a branch in the Market Place, ...[full story]
Posted : 09/06/2009 11:28:45

Cirencester Flat Available


1st floor studio flat in converted railway cottage to let with off street parking for 6 cars. The flat has a kitchen/lounge, bedroom and shower room and has recently been re-painted All white g...[full story]
Posted : 02/06/2009 13:07:15

Museum's Lectures To Look At Ancient Britain
Three evening lectures focusing on the ancient Cotswolds will be coming to the Corinium Museum in May and June. The talks, part of the museum’s Evening Lecture series, will start on Thursday May 28...[full story]
Posted : 19/05/2009 01:22:16

Corinium Museum To Hold Fun and Factual Events
Find a fun way to amuse the children during the May half term week, thanks to a range of educational-inspired events at the Corinium Museum. The Cirencester venue is hosting four different sessions...[full story]
Posted : 13/05/2009 23:03:08

Great Vintage Flying Weekend 9-10 May
Don't miss this weekend at Kemble Airport. Another fun packed weekend at the 2009 Great Vintage Flying Weekend. The Great Vintage Flying Weekend is Europe's largest celebration of vintage aircraft ...[full story]
Posted : 08/05/2009 18:23:25

Local Artists On Show At Council Offices
A new collection of paintings and photographs will be on show at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices in Cirencester until the end of June. The exhibition named ‘Seasonal Views and Stud...[full story]
Posted : 05/05/2009 16:43:12

Cotswold Lions in Cirencester soon!
Cotswold Sheep flock to New Brewery Arts to herald the opening of ‘Sheep – from Lamb to Loom’, an exhibition by Kate Lynch and Alastair Goolden. At 11am on Saturday 9th May, shoppers and visitors t...[full story]
Posted : 30/04/2009 17:47:15

Hit Movie Slumdog Millionaire Comes To Museum
One of the hit films of 2009 will come to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, this spring when British blockbuster ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is shown at the venue in May. The hit movie – which won eight ...[full story]
Posted : 27/04/2009 12:11:23

Past And Present Writing Styles On Show At Museum
Writing styles from ancient times to the modern day are explored at the Corinium Museum next month through a calligraphy exhibition. ‘The Long Tradition’ exhibition, being held at the Cirencester m...[full story]
Posted : 27/04/2009 12:05:48

Gloucestershire Gun and Gunsmithing Company


A new Gun and Gunsmithing company is opening in Barnsley - The Gloucestershire Gun and Gunsmithing Company. Our mission is to deliver excellent customer service to all shooters, whether new to the ...[full story]
Posted : 24/04/2009 16:49:13

Council Spends £663,000 On Preventing Floods
Cotswold District Council has spent £663,000 to date, on flood prevention schemes following the floods in July 2007. A range of projects have been carried out by Cotswold District Council (CDC) who...[full story]
Posted : 23/04/2009 17:58:17

Fun Run To Raise Funds For Charitable Foundation
Plans are in hand for a Fun Run on the Bathurst Estate, Cirencester Park this summer in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the St. James’s Place Foundation. The Foundation is a successful gran...[full story]
Posted : 23/04/2009 17:05:12

See The Thames Through Past and Present Photos
Views of the River Thames from the past 125 years will be on show at the Corinium Museum this summer thanks to images from past and present photographers. The ‘In the Footsteps of Henry Taunt’ phot...[full story]
Posted : 16/04/2009 18:16:35

Cirencester Golf Club
Cirencester Golf Club and The Pickstock Group announce their plans for a New Quality Care Home which enables the building of a new Club House for the Club’s second century on their Cirencester site. ...[full story]
Posted : 06/04/2009 13:28:35

Find The Easter Bunny At Corinium Museum
Spring into the Corinium Museum over Easter and take part in a whole host of fun holiday events. Young visitors to the Cirencester Museum will be able to take part in a special ‘spot the Easter Bu...[full story]
Posted : 03/04/2009 18:33:17

Cirencester's FIRST Dedicated Music Store


Exciting news for all locally based musicians - Cirencester now has its very own musical instrument store. ToneZone Music opened a new shop at 11 The Woolmarket as of Saturday, March 28th…and as far ...[full story]
Posted : 31/03/2009 16:02:07

Enjoy Easter With Corinium Museum Events
Come to the Corinium Museum in April and take part in a whole host of Easter activities. The Cotswold District Council venue – in Park Street, Cirencester – will hold a ‘Fossils’ event on M...[full story]
Posted : 27/03/2009 16:31:09

Young People's Fun-Day in Siddington
A jam-packed schedule of fun activities for children and teens is being lined up for Thursday April 16th in Siddington playing field. ‘Spring Off the Streets’ has been organised by Cotswold Distri...[full story]
Posted : 26/03/2009 17:16:10

Cotswold residents grab a bargain bin
Cotswold residents have been queuing up for cut-price compost bins. The one-day sale last Sunday 22nd March, at the Lorry Park, Kingsmeadow in Cirencester, was organised by Gloucestershire County Cou...[full story]
Posted : 26/03/2009 17:13:08

Get Hands-On With Two New Museum Activities
Two new hands-on activities at the Corinium Museum will allow visitors to ‘come to their senses’ in a bid to understand the past. The Cotswold District Council venue in [full story]
Posted : 26/03/2009 17:10:41

Corinium Museum To Reach For The Stars
An insight into the sky and stars will be held at the Corinium Museum this month when Professor Clive Ruggles hosts a talk about Archaeoastronomy. The special lecture – part of the Museum’s Evenin...[full story]
Posted : 20/03/2009 00:26:31

Statement on Jude Richmond Investigation
Following the discovery of two bodies in a lake close to The Landings in South Cerney yesterday, post mortem investigation...[full story]
Posted : 19/03/2009 15:15:01

Cirencester Farmers Market
The next Cirencester Farmers Market is due to take place on 28th March....[full story]
Posted : 15/03/2009 11:08:34

Cirencester Traffic News
A419 Bristol Road both ways blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Hammond Way and Midland Road / Watermoor Way. Between the fire station and the hospital....[full story]
Posted : 13/03/2009 18:17:34

The Past Comes Alive, Thanks to Museum Events
Get to grips with prehistoric life with a series of events to promote National Science and Engineering Week at the Corinium Museum this month. The Cirencester venue will hold five activitie...[full story]
Posted : 05/03/2009 13:52:42

Bank of England cuts interest rate again
The Bank of England has just announced a further 0.5% cut in interest rates. The interest rate now stands at 0.5%...[full story]
Posted : 05/03/2009 12:02:21

Council Plants Three Oak Trees In Cirencester
Three English Oak trees have been planted in Cirencester this week as part of Cotswold District Council’s ongoing tree strategy. The three trees – approximately 10 years old and planted at the King...[full story]
Posted : 25/02/2009 15:22:41

Local Art On Show At Council Trinity Road Office
A collection of paintings by local artists will be on show at Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road offices until the end of March. Sixty-five paintings by 16 members of the Somerford Keynes Art...[full story]
Posted : 25/02/2009 01:11:12

Cotswold Council Tax Will Rise By 2.9%
Cotswold District Council met on Tuesday 24th February and agreed an increase in its share of the council tax of 2.9%. This represents an increase of £3.98 per year or 7.5p per week for the average ba...[full story]
Posted : 25/02/2009 01:08:19

Take A Colourful Look At The Past
Have a colourful look at the past when the Corinium Museum hosts a fun family action-packed workshop on Sunday March 8th. Rainbow Science, which is connected to National Science and Engineering wee...[full story]
Posted : 17/02/2009 18:13:47

Major Mosaic Exhibition Comes To Corinium Museum
The Corinium Museum will host a major mosaic exhibition this spring to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the BAMM - The British Association for Modern Mosaic. To celebrate the occasion, the Counci...[full story]
Posted : 17/02/2009 18:12:31

Subway Painting Project Starts In Cirencester
A project to paint part of Cirencester has got going this month as budding young graffiti artists decorated a well-used underpass in the town. The Chesterton underpass, which links Chesterton Lane ...[full story]
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:57:40

Five Trees To Be Removed At Stratton Cemetery
Five trees will be removed for safety reasons next month after being identified with serious disease and decay at Stratton Cemetery. As part of Cotswold District Council’s ongoing tree management ...[full story]
Posted : 28/01/2009 14:06:25

Cotswold Council Tax Set To Rise By 2.9%
Cotswold District Council’s Cabinet met on January 20th and is recommending to council to increase its share of the council tax by 2.9%. This represents an increase of £3.98 per year or 7.5p per week ...[full story]
Posted : 28/01/2009 14:05:21

Museum Is Full Of Fun During February Half Term
Come and see what the Corinium Museum has in store for children with a whole host of exciting activities during the February half term. On Monday February 16th, children can explore the Iron Age t...[full story]
Posted : 26/01/2009 21:04:23

Home and Garden Bazaar
Valentines day, fed up of spending ridiculous amounts of money on roses that will wilt, well come and have a sneaky peak in the Corn Hall on Wednesday the 11th of February at our "Home and Garden Baza...[full story]
Posted : 23/01/2009 00:08:24

Corn Hall Opens Its Doors Again
Cirencester’s historic Corn Hall has opened its doors again after its extensive £2m refurbishment and the eagerly anticipated return of the markets the Corn Hall is so well renowned for are set to pro...[full story]
Posted : 21/01/2009 15:40:29

Town Centre Trees To Be Felled For Safety Reasons
Four prominent trees growing in Cirencester town centre are to be removed for safety and management reasons. The Catalpa trees, in Dyer Street, will be felled on Sunday January 18th after Council t...[full story]
Posted : 16/01/2009 18:20:19

Interest Rate Falls To 1.5%
The Bank of England has just announced an interest rate cut of 0.5%. The Bank of England Base Rate is now 1.5%, the lowest rate in over 300 years....[full story]
Posted : 08/01/2009 12:02:10

It looks like Adams in Cirencester will be closing
The BBC is reporting that Adams Childrenswear will be closing 111 of its stores. The BBC website says "Adams Childrenswear has announced that it has closed down 111 of its stores throughout the UK,...[full story]
Posted : 05/01/2009 17:12:17

The Prince visits an arts centre in Cirencester
The Prince of Wales visited a new arts and crafts centre in Cirencester today. The Prince visited the New Brewery Arts Centre and chatted to resident artists as they worked. The centre was launc...[full story]
Posted : 23/12/2009 19:38:49

Fatal Road Traffic Collision In Cirencester
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Cirencester on Monday December 29th. The collision occurred at around 5.40pm outside the Plough Inn on the old A417. ...[full story]
Posted : 30/12/2008 11:16:18

Web Design Cirencester
Many of you will know that the Cirencester website has been running for over 10 years, providing Cirencester related information to Cirencester residents and visitors to Cirencester. But did you kn...[full story]
Posted : 23/12/2008 12:49:18

Date for Woolworths closure announced
Administrators for the doomed retailer Woolworths have announced that the Cirencester store will close on 27th December 2008....[full story]
Posted : 22/12/2008 16:04:39

MP wishes Cirencester Post Men/Women a Merry Xmas
After an early Friday morning start, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP paid his annual visit to the to the Royal Mail deliverers at Cirencester sorting office to wish our postmen and women a Happy Christmas. ...[full story]
Posted : 16/12/2008 01:01:13

Father Christmas visit Cirencester
Each year Cirencester Round Table and Cirencester Ladies Circle takes Father Christmas around Cirencester residential areas so that the children can make their final Christmas wishes and to receive fe...[full story]
Posted : 10/12/2008 16:27:20

New website from the owners of Cirencester.co.uk
Cirencester.co.uk was launched back in the late 1990s to give the people of Cirencester and visitors to Cirencester an online resource with details of Cirencester accommodation, attractions, shopping ...[full story]
Posted : 10/12/2008 16:20:22

New Home For Housing Advice Service
Housing advice service HomeView is moving to Cotswold District Council’s Cirencester offices from 5th January 2009. The HomeView service is currently provided on the Council’s behalf by Fosseway Li...[full story]
Posted : 10/12/2008 13:44:54

Fun And Festive Museum Events This Christmas
Come to the Corinium Museum this Christmas and find something to entertain and amuse everybody. From Saturday, the Museum’s exciting ‘Stitchery’ exhibition will show a range of beautiful handmade ...[full story]
Posted : 04/12/2008 17:55:28

Children's Art On Show At Corinium Museum
Feel young at art with the Corinium Museum and come and see children’s paintings this winter as part of a museum venture with a Cirencester nursery. The Park Street venue has recently launched a ne...[full story]
Posted : 04/12/2008 00:36:58

Free Parking Gesture Gives Stores A Festive Boost
Shoppers are being given free use of all Cotswold District Council-owned car parks on every Saturday in December in a festive gesture aimed at boosting the local economy. Council Leader Cllr Lynden...[full story]
Posted : 28/11/2008 16:22:00

Museum Wins Gold At Regional Tourism Evening
The Corinium Museum will take its place in a national tourism final next year after winning a gold award in a prestigious regional awards ceremony this week. The Cotswold District Council venue wo...[full story]
Posted : 25/11/2008 16:29:53

Sewing On Show At Corinium Museum
See sewing at its most creative at the Corinium Museum next month with the launch of the ‘Stitchery’ exhibition. Stitchery bird purseWith a wide range of creations, all hand-made by the designer C...[full story]
Posted : 18/11/2008 18:33:48

Museum Hosts Lecture On Local Legend
The life of a Cotswold composing legend will be celebrated next month when the Corinium Museum hosts a talk on Ralph Vaughan Williams. Local historian Tim Porter will deliver a lecture at the Ciren...[full story]
Posted : 18/11/2008 18:32:24

Join A Treadmill Trek For Charity This Month
A charity treadmill trek to boost the funds of Cancer Research UK will be held at Cotswold Leisure Cirencester later this month. On Tuesday November 25th, staff and members at the Tetbury Road leis...[full story]
Posted : 17/11/2008 21:42:14

Christmas Arts and Crafts Trail
Cirencester has a wealth of galleries selling and displaying craft and fine art. This year we are linking all the galleries for a special pre-Christmas Evening Shopping Event. On Thursday 27th ...[full story]
Posted : 14/11/2008 10:30:41

An evening of music and song from Musicals to Jazz
Cotswold Breakthrough “Just the Two of Us” An evening of music and song from Musicals to Jazz Featuring Jack Mizzi and Katy Sirr At Watermoor Church, Friday 21st November 2008 7.30 pm ...[full story]
Posted : 12/11/2008 12:29:15

Alcohol Campaign Continues Across The Cotswolds
A campaign to combat alcohol use among the young has been hailed a success so far by Cotswold District Council after the latest round of roadshows stopped in Cirencester. The ‘Don’t Buy for under 1...[full story]
Posted : 12/11/2008 10:27:53

Operation Winter Gives Law-Breakers Icy Reception
Police in Cirencester apprehended 20 people for various offences as part of an operation intended to clamp down on criminals travelling into the town. Operation Winter, which took place on Thursday...[full story]
Posted : 10/11/2008 23:10:27

New Glossy Guide Book For Corinium Museum
A glossy guide to all the Corinium Museum’s artefacts through time is now available this month with the launch of its new guide book. The new book, called ‘The Guide’, has been officially launched...[full story]
Posted : 10/11/2008 23:06:09

New shops in Cirencester
Body Shop and Vodafone have recently opened in Cirencester. Body Shop took over the premises previously occupied by Tchibo in Cricklade Street and Vodafone can be found at 2 Castle Street, on the c...[full story]
Posted : 10/11/2008 13:56:48

Bike To The Future At Cotswold Leisure Cirencester


Travel bike tracks from around the world without leaving the gym, thanks to top of the range virtual technology that has arrived at Cotswold Leisure Cirencester this month. The X-dream exercise bik...[full story]
Posted : 04/11/2008 11:56:44

Youths Help Kick Racism Out Of Football
A five-a-side youth football competition held at the Arena indoor facility at Cirencester FC as part of the ‘kick racism out of football’ campaign proved to be a great success. On Saturday, October...[full story]
Posted : 01/11/2008 22:49:01

Assault In Cricklade Street - Appeal For Witnesses
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses to an assault in the early hours of Thursday, October 23rd that left a man with a fractured eye socket and bruised neck. The incident took place in...[full story]
Posted : 01/11/2008 22:47:21

Museum Has Charity Christmas Cards For Sale
Corinium Museum staff have been feeling festive with the launch of their Charity Christmas card stand this month. The Cards for Good Causes stand was set up in the Museum’s shop on Monday October 2...[full story]
Posted : 23/10/2008 18:11:50

Mamma Mia Comes To The Corinium Museum
A huge hit movie will come to Cirencester next month when the musical Mamma Mia is shown at the Corinium Museum. As part of the Rural Cinema Scheme, the Park Street museum will be showing the comed...[full story]
Posted : 23/10/2008 18:11:05

Corinium Museum In Line For Top Museum Award
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester will be awarded a top tourism prize next month after making the final of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2008/009. The Cotswold District Council venue is...[full story]
Posted : 20/10/2008 21:54:35

Cirencester celebrates as ‘new’ library opens
Cirencester library re-opened its doors to the public on October 13th following a £1million refurbishment. There was a steady stream of customers on the first morning, who were impressed with the n...[full story]
Posted : 17/10/2008 11:27:59

Cotswold DC Hopeful On Icelandic Investments
COTSWOLD HOPEFUL ON ICELANDIC INVESTMENT Release Date: Oct 09, 2008 Cotswold District Council is hopeful that money it has invested in the Icelandic bank Glitnir will not be adversely affected b...[full story]
Posted : 10/10/2008 00:03:28

Half-Term Covered For Children At Corinium Museum
Activities spanning 2,000 years of history will be on offer at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester over the October half ter...[full story]
Posted : 07/10/2008 19:30:10

Taxi Fares Increase Approved By Council
Taxi fares in the Cotswolds will be increased for the first time in three years after a proposed fares increase put forward by taxi companies was agreed by Cotswold District Council’s Licensing Commit...[full story]
Posted : 07/10/2008 15:32:36

Get Fighting Fit With Kick-Boxing Classes
Hit the peak of fitness thanks to a brand new kick-boxing class that will be launched at Cotswold Leisure Cirencester later this month. A six-week course in recreational kick-boxing is launched at ...[full story]
Posted : 03/10/2008 13:19:57

Paint the Town


If you have been in central Cirencester recently you can’t fail to have seen the mural on the boarded-up windows of the old Bex cafe in Brewery Court. ‘Paint the Town’ is a project initiated by lo...[full story]
Posted : 01/10/2008 17:52:52

Be Quick On The Draw At Museum Event
Come along to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester next month for an annual event which aims to get people drawing. The Big Draw, which takes place across Britain in October, is organised by the Camp...[full story]
Posted : 30/09/2008 20:46:41

Cirencester Premier At The Sundial


The Barking Mad Theatre Company is proud to present the UK premiere of the musical 'Cowgirls' at the Sundial Theatre on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October at 7.30 p.m. This show follows the compan...[full story]
Posted : 29/09/2008 13:30:27

Textile Talent Comes To Museum Next Month
A collection of colourful and interesting images will come to the Corinium Museum next month when the Park Street venue hosts the Decadence textile exhibition. Decadence – which starts on the first...[full story]
Posted : 24/09/2008 10:04:21

New fishmongers to open in Cirencester
A new fishmongers is to open next to the church in the Market Place, Cirencester next weekend. Tim Boyd, who, in 1989, founded New Wave Seafoods, suppliers to top restaurants (click here), has team...[full story]
Posted : 19/09/2008 17:23:52

Victim of Theft from Car Asks for SIM Card Back
A woman who had her purse and mobile phone stolen from her car is appealing to the offender to return the mobile’s SIM card. The theft took place between 8.45am and 9am when the car was parked on S...[full story]
Posted : 11/09/2008 13:53:44

Museum Lectures In Praise Of Medieval Churches
The art and design of the medieval church will be in the spotlight at a series of afternoon lectures at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, throughout September. Guest lecturer Avis Lloyd will be ill...[full story]
Posted : 04/09/2008 11:57:56

Cirencester company bought by Ultra Electronics
Ultra announces the acquisition of AudioSoft for an initial consideration of £5m. AudioSoft provides data recording and analysis solutions that allow organisations to record, preserve and rapidly t...[full story]
Posted : 02/09/2008 14:43:21

Free Fun At Museum On Heritage Open Day
Free fun for all the family is on offer at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday, September 13th as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. The popular museum is taking part in the ...[full story]
Posted : 01/09/2008 17:12:04

Laptops Stolen From Cirencester College
Police in Cirencester are appealing for information after 20 laptop computers worth approximately £20,000 were stolen from the IT block at Cirencester College over the weekend. The burglary took pl...[full story]
Posted : 19/08/2008 16:51:07

Bibury Hit And Run Witness Appeal
South Cotswolds Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged hit and run incident near Bibury in which a female cyclist was knocked off her bike...[full story]
Posted : 13/08/2008 17:59:19

Second Community Day Comes To Cirencester
An event to help bind communities and offer advice and information to residents will take place in Cirencester later this month with a second Community Day of Action. Cotswold District Council and...[full story]
Posted : 11/08/2008 14:35:30

Road Traffic Collision In Coates
At approximately 1.30am yesterday morning (Sunday, August 10th) Police were called to the scene of a road traffic collision on Trewsbury Road in Coates, just outside Cirencester. The collision was ...[full story]
Posted : 11/08/2008 14:33:09

High Risk Tree To Be Felled By Council
A large walnut tree growing in Cirencester's Abbey Grounds will be felled this month by Cotswold District Council contractors because it poses a risk to public safety. The distinctive tree, which i...[full story]
Posted : 04/08/2008 23:13:07

Council To Bring Homes Advice Back In House
Cotswold District Council will make annual savings of over £72,000 when it brings the housing advice service HomeView in-house in 2009. The HomeView service is currently provided on the Council’s b...[full story]
Posted : 29/07/2008 09:46:23

Visit Cirencester
A reminder that Visit Cirencester was launched a couple of weeks ago. The site brings you places to stay in Cirencester, Cirencester restaurants, attractions and local businesses in an easy to use ...[full story]
Posted : 28/07/2008 10:23:42

Video Diary Room Initiative Begins Well
The launch of a video diary room initiative giving Cirencester residents the chance to air their views on any Police-related matter began encouragingly at the weekend. Following in the footsteps of...[full story]
Posted : 23/07/2008 20:04:45

MP Meets with Cirencester School Pupils
Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown had the pleasure of hosting an assembly last Friday for all pupils during an engaging visit to Cirencester Junior School, where the MP was also able to meet with a ...[full story]
Posted : 17/07/2008 21:52:27

Summer Of Fun At The Corinium Museum
A range of fun activities for families will take place at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester during the summer holidays. The first of several fun-filled events will take place on Thursday July 31s...[full story]
Posted : 16/07/2008 18:42:09

Police Invite Residents To Voice Their Views
Cirencester Police are offering local residents the opportunity to air their views in a new format this weekend – a video diary room at the station. Following in the footsteps of television shows l...[full story]
Posted : 16/07/2008 01:13:00

New Role Will Cut Council's Carbon Emissions
A new post dedicated to tackling climate change has been created at Cotswold District Council this month with to the appointment of Climate Change and Carbon Management Officer Kirsty Merritt. Kir...[full story]
Posted : 15/07/2008 23:24:52

Air Tattoo Cancelled Sunday
The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire announce that the airshow on Sunday, July 13 will not go ahead. The decision was taken following lengthy disc...[full story]
Posted : 12/07/2008 16:45:41

Organisers cancel Fairford Air Show on Saturday
Due to the unusually heavy rainfall during the past 72 hours, a decision has been made by the organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to cancel the airshow ...[full story]
Posted : 12/07/2008 12:09:48

Share Your Views On The Past With Museum Staff
Remembering the excavations held in Cirencester will be the theme of a fascinating archaeology event being held at the Corinium Museum this weekend. The museum will host its ‘Archaeological Reminis...[full story]
Posted : 08/07/2008 21:07:22

Road Traffic Collision on the A429
At 1.10pm on Saturday 5 July Police were called to a road traffic collision on the A429. The incident took place two miles outside Cirencester and involved a Honda motorcycle and a Green Isuzu. The...[full story]
Posted : 07/07/2008 00:45:23

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]
Posted : 20/11/2006 16:54:09

Cotswold Leisure Centre cost more than expected
A report on the BBC website today says that the new Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester cost £800,000 more than was expected. Cotswold District Council allocated £7.7m for the centre in Cirences...[full story]
Posted : 18/11/2006 14:33:13

Unborn returns to the Corn Hall, Cirencester
The ‘Unborn’ showcase returns to the Corn Hall for the Christmas Advent on Saturday, November 25th, continuing to bring young local talent to Cirencester . Headlining this time round are Bad Obsess...[full story]
Posted : 12/11/2006 12:20:04

Talk on Norman Churches


Discover more about the beautiful Norman churches of Gloucestershire at an evening talk, taking place at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday 30th November. The third in a series of monthl...[full story]
Posted : 11/11/2006 10:24:59

New hospital proposed for Cirencester
The BBC website is reporting that a new Independent Sector Treatment Centre (ISTC), run and owned by the private sector, is planned for Cirencester. It will be one of six that are planned for the west...[full story]
Posted : 08/11/2006 12:15:33

Shots Fired In Cirencester Town Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving a report of shots being fired from what is believed to be a BB gun in Cirencester. The incident took place on Tuesday November 7th at around 4.30...[full story]
Posted : 08/11/2006 11:41:24

Kemble sign warns of crossing children
We have all seen the reactive signs that warn of the speed limit when they detect you are travellilng above that limit, but now Kemble has one to warn that children may be crossing ahead. The react...[full story]
Posted : 04/11/2006 10:03:54

Cirencester launches version of 'Calendar Girls'
We've seen the Calendar Girls and we've seen other calendars come and go but this is a calendar with a difference. Jesse Smiths' Stable Yard and Cowley House Shopping Mews of Blackjack Street, Ci...[full story]
Posted : 01/11/2006 22:54:38

Famous Cirencester toy shop up for sale
The Crocodile toy shop in the Woolmarket, Cirencester, is up for sale after the owners announced their retirement, according to The Wilts and Glos Standard. Peter and Celia Stringfellow have suppli...[full story]
Posted : 01/11/2006 01:21:08

Man Exposes Himself To Jogger In Cirencester
Police in Cirencester are seeking a man who exposed himself to a jogger in the town during the early evening of Friday October 27th. The victim, a woman from Cirencester, had been running along Cr...[full story]
Posted : 30/10/2006 13:32:55

Ottakars changes to Waterstones
Ottakar's bookshop in Cricklade Street has changed to Waterstone's.

The HMV Group (owners of Waterstone's) took over Ottakars in July 2006....[full story]
Posted : 28/10/2006 16:29:31

CCTV Helps Police Arrest Two For Drug Dealing
The sharp eyes of a CCTV operator helped police to arrest two male youths on suspicion of drug dealing at the recent Mop fair in Cirencester Town centre. The Cotswolds District Council funded oper...[full story]
Posted : 27/10/2006 16:15:09

Cirencester College introduces online enrolment
The Further and Higher Education division of Capita Education Services has supplied Cirencester College with UNIT-e Online Services and Credit Card Payments to enable students to enrol and pay ...[full story]
Posted : 19/10/2006 17:46:43

Arrest After Card Skimmer Found in Cirencester
Police in Cirencester have arrested a man after a card skimming device was found attached to a local cashpoint. The device was found attached to a cashpoint at the Tesco Metro store in Farrell Clo...[full story]
Posted : 19/10/2006 16:35:28

Police Keen To Promote Good Work Of Helpline
Police are keen to make more people aware of the Bogus Caller Helpline, after the free phone line helped to successfully resolve a situation that occurred in Cirencester earlier this month. On Wed...[full story]
Posted : 16/10/2006 15:19:22

October holiday events at the Corinium Museum


This October holiday why not take part in some fun hands-on activities at the Corinium Museum? There will be two activities on offer: Toys and Games and Tudor Life. Toys and Games, on Friday 27th ...[full story]
Posted : 16/10/2006 09:57:12

Discover Cirencester a Century Ago at Museum Talk
The streets and buildings of Cirencester look much as they must have done for decades if not hundreds of years - at least that’s what people think. But is it true? Did you know that much of the tow...[full story]
Posted : 12/10/2006 14:47:45

Burning van causes disruption in Dyer Street
A white van which was parked outside Adams in Dyer Street caught fire on Monday afternoon and filled the surrounding area with toxic fumes. Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze and traffic ...[full story]
Posted : 11/10/2006 21:17:43

Cirencester firework display back in Cirencester!
Cirencester's annual fireworks display will return to Cirencester this year after it was agreed to re-house vulnerable wildlife at a sanctuary near to the location of the display in 2003. The firew...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2006 12:33:40

Tree of Life - Corinium Museum, Cirencester


Tree of Life - Corinium Museum, Cirencester - 5th October 2006 to 3rd January 2007 The Tree of Life - an exciting new art exhibition based on the beauty of the heart and its blood supply - opens...[full story]
Posted : 30/09/2006 00:41:55

Statetrooper Roll Into The Corn Hall


Get ready for Live And Aloud 2006 as Statetrooper storm the Corn Hall, supported by a host of local rock bands, on Saturday October 14th. Statetrooper was born in the summer of 1985, originally env...[full story]
Posted : 27/09/2006 17:37:37

Award for local Health Club Director
Simone Price (Director of Simone's Health Clubs) has just won the Welsh Regions NGB2B award for Skills and Workforce Development. Later this year she will represent both Cirencester and Monmouth a...[full story]
Posted : 26/09/2006 09:56:28

Warning to After Distraction Burglary in Ciren
Police are warning residents in Cirencester to be on their guard after distraction burglars called at a house in Berry Hill Crescent on Tuesday September 19. Two male youths entered the rear garde...[full story]
Posted : 22/09/2006 18:30:20

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie new Cotswold faces?
If the rumours are to be believed, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could be set to become the latest celebrities with property in the Costwolds. The Hollywood couple are said to be set to spend up to ...[full story]
Posted : 22/09/2006 00:05:18

New Face To Tackle Anti Social Behaviour


A new face has been taken on by Cotswold District Council to help take action against anti-social behaviour in the community. Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator Tim Dowan has joined the Council’s C...[full story]
Posted : 19/09/2006 15:04:28

Bike stolen in Cirencester
Police are appealing for help in tracing those responsible for stealing a mountain bike from a car park in Cirencester during the evening of Friday September 15. The bike, a blue and white Giant m...[full story]
Posted : 18/09/2006 18:12:31

Roman temples on your doorstep
Discover more about Gloucestershire's Roman temples at an evening talk, taking place at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Thursday 28th September. The first in a series of monthly evening lectu...[full story]
Posted : 16/09/2006 10:13:28

Spend an afternoon discovering medieval crafts


Popular historian Tim Porter makes a welcome return to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, with a series of three afternoon talks focusing on Medieval crafts. On Friday 22nd September, he discusses t...[full story]
Posted : 16/09/2006 10:12:13

Police warning after distraction burglaries
Police are warning elderly and vulnerable people to be on their guard after distraction burglars called at three homes in the county on Wednesday September 13. The first incident occurred at around 12...[full story]
Posted : 14/09/2006 23:19:49

Police appeal for help finding Cirencester man


Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a man who went missing from his home in Cirencester on Monday September 11. Stephen Lewis, 30, left his home in North Cerney, Cirencest...[full story]
Posted : 12/09/2006 18:29:19

Princess Royal to present prizes at golf day
A charity golf tournament at Cirencester has been given the royal seal of approval. The Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne, has agreed to present the prizes at the event being organised in October to ...[full story]
Posted : 12/09/2006 12:15:43

Rare stained glass on show - first time in 200 yrs


Rare examples of medieval stained glass are to go on show in the Cotswolds for the first time in 200 years. The glass fragments, on loan from St Mary’s Church, Meysey Hampton, form a new exhibitio...[full story]
Posted : 05/09/2006 13:11:26

Sign Up To Become a Friend of the Corinium Museum


The Friends of Corinium Museum will be launched at a public meeting on Thursday, September 21st - with a special appearance from TV historian Guy de la Bedoyere. The group is being set up by the t...[full story]
Posted : 05/09/2006 12:02:37

Cotswold Local Plan Published
The Local Plan - which provides a blueprint for development throughout Cotswold District to 2011 – has finally been published following a lengthy process of consultation, inquiry and modifications. ...[full story]
Posted : 05/09/2006 10:34:45

Date Of Next Stow Gypsy Horse Fair Confirmed
The next Gypsy Horse Fair in Stow-on-the-Wold is due to take place on October 26th, Cotswold District Council has confirmed. Confusion arose over the proposed date for this year's October fair, whi...[full story]
Posted : 04/09/2006 16:00:07

Julian Graves store in Cirencester
As you may have heard, the Julian Graves specialist food retailer is opening a store in Cricklade Street, Cirencester....[full story]
Posted : 03/09/2006 03:16:01

Swindon theatre closes after asbestos scare.
Not exactly Cirencester news, but as Swindon is only a few miles from Cirencester, and many of you will have visited the theatre in question, heres the story.

On Friday night (1st September) Sw...[full story]
Posted : 02/09/2006 10:38:39

Hamsters play The Corn Hall!


The UK's leading interpreters of Jimi Hendrix's music and the music of ZZ Top appear at Cirencester's Corn Hall on Friday, September 22nd. Voted the UK's best blues-rock band by the readers of Blue...[full story]
Posted : 29/08/2006 16:56:44

Don't lose your vote - Register Now!
Cotswold District Council is carrying out its annual update of the register of electors by issuing a form to every home in the District over the next two weeks. If the details on the form have not ...[full story]
Posted : 29/08/2006 12:44:51

Woman injured in A417 crash
A woman was injured when the car she was driving left the A417 near Winstone during the morning of Thursday August 17.

The vehicle, a blue Vauxhall Corsa, had been heading from the Air Balloon ...[full story]
Posted : 18/08/2006 16:07:05

Kingshill Community Planning Event
Cotswold District Council will be hosting a drop-in event at Cirencester Town Football Club (Barbican Suite) between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 12th August 2006. The event will include exhibitions ...[full story]
Posted : 08/08/2006 17:17:31

Have your say: Volunteers wanted for budget event


A hands-on opportunity for residents to tell Cotswold District Council how they think it should spend its money takes place on Saturday, September 23rd. The Council is holding a half-day workshop a...[full story]
Posted : 31/07/2006 13:18:01

Cirencester Estate Agency to open new office


Cirencester estate agents Cain and Fuller are opening a new agency in Cirencester in August.

They are opening on the junction of Dyer Street and North Way, in the premises vacated by the chemis...[full story]
Posted : 27/07/2006 20:33:49

Hewitt greeted by boos and jeers in Cirencester
The Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt was greeted with boos and jeers when she visited Cirencester today.

Around 150 demonstrators gathered outside Cirencester Hospital as Mrs Hewitt stepped fro...[full story]
Posted : 25/07/2006 18:01:16

Summer fun room opens at the Corinium Museum


A unique exhibition designed to keep families happy during the school holidays is under way at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester. The Summer Fun Room, which is open until the September 3rd, offers ...[full story]
Posted : 25/07/2006 12:29:59

Rugby star formally opens Cotswold Leisure Centre


Gloucester Rugby and World Cup rugby star Mike Tindall formally opened the Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester, on Sunday, July 23rd. Mike was presented with lifetime membership of the Cotswold Di...[full story]
Posted : 24/07/2006 18:28:57

£10000 campaign to crack down on criminal damage
A 10,000 Pound project to crack down on the growing numbers of vandals who attack homes, cars and other property is to be launched in the Cotswolds. The project - called Damage Limitation - is the ...[full story]
Posted : 24/07/2006 16:37:25

Jet crashes on the way to RAF Fairford
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an RAF Pilot has ejected safely, moments before his Harrier jump jet crashed just north of Oxford. The plane was travelling to RAF Fairford in Gloucesters...[full story]
Posted : 13/07/2006 19:32:19

Rumplestiltskin plays name game at Corn Hall
Who says panto is just for Christmas? Rumplestiltskin is coming to Cirencester for summertime fun on Tuesday 8th August. The Panto Company brings two action- packed performances to the Corn Hall ...[full story]
Posted : 11/07/2006 18:08:55

New shop opens in Cirencester


The Luna Candles and Gifts shop has opened in Cirencester, in Jessie Smith's Stableyard, Blackjack Street. The shop has a very traditional, rustic Cotswold feel with its exposed beams and hardwood flo...[full story]
Posted : 10/07/2006 20:35:25

Appeal after injured man found in Cirencester
Police are appealing to the public for information after an injured man was found lying in a Cirencester street at the start of July. The 27 year-old man, who comes from Chedworth, was found by a ...[full story]
Posted : 10/07/2006 16:32:58

Land speed record at RAF Fairford fails
A pair of jet-powered cars have failed in bids to break the British land speed record after suffering technical problems at RAF Fairford. The vehicles were aiming to achieve average speeds over 300...[full story]
Posted : 10/07/2006 12:21:30

Cotswold Show prepares to welcome visitors
The Cotswold Show promises to be wheely good fun for all the family, with some spectacular attractions especially aimed at motorbike and car fans. The world-famous Imps children’s motorcycle display ...[full story]
Posted : 07/07/2006 15:03:02

Road Signs Stolen From A417 Near Cirencester
Police are appealing to the public for information after unknown offenders stole six road signs from the side of the A417 near Cirencester at the start of June. The temporary signs, which were put...[full story]
Posted : 06/07/2006 17:22:13

Marks and Spencer Food Hall opens in Cirencester


The Marks and Spencer Food Hall opened in Dyer Street, Cirencester on Thursday 6th July. The store was packed full of shoppers who were offered a glass of bubbly to celebrate the store opening.
[full story]
Posted : 06/07/2006 15:50:22

Corinium Museum Iron Age Fun Day


Families get the chance to follow in the footsteps of the Cotswold Celts with a fun-packed day at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday, July 15. The special event, being staged as part of...[full story]
Posted : 05/07/2006 17:00:34

Cotswold pupils create masterpiece in subway
Cotswold children have transformed a graffiti-strewn underpass into a welcoming work of art - using more than 130,000 mosaic tiles. The community project, to brighten up the subway between Waterm...[full story]
Posted : 03/07/2006 12:10:47

Pupils to perform with top junk band
Cirencester pupils will be making a noise about recycling next week – with the help of top junk percussion band Weapons of Sound and Cotswold District Council. The group – who are world renowned fo...[full story]
Posted : 30/06/2006 15:02:37

Cotswold's Summer of Sport!
A summer of sport to help kids beat boredom – and adults keep fit – is ready to kick off in the Cotswolds. Cotswold District Council is aiming to make it easy for people of all ages to join in, s...[full story]
Posted : 30/06/2006 13:31:57

Cirencester open-air pool could face closure
Cirencester open-air pool could face closure due to a leak and the low level of water in the well which supplies the pool with water.

The recent rain hasn't done enough to fill the pool, and be...[full story]
Posted : 27/06/2006 22:34:57

U2 tribute band to play the Corn Hall, Cirencester


Living legends U2 are faithfully and brilliantly recreated by U2:UK, appearing at The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Friday 14th July. U2:UK are Britain’s most exciting and successful U2 tribute band, p...[full story]
Posted : 23/06/2006 11:59:14

Perfect Alibi play the Corn Hall, Cirencester


Top Pink Floyd tribute band, Perfect Alibi will be performing at The Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Saturday 8th July. For more than 15 years Perfect Alibi have been stunning audiences with their own a...[full story]
Posted : 15/06/2006 18:01:35

Executioner's letters to be auctioned at S Cerney
A collection of letters sent to Britain's last executioner Samual Plant is being auctioned at Dominic Winter Auction House in South Cerney next week. The letters came from governors of prisons all ...[full story]
Posted : 15/06/2006 14:51:44

Sharron taskes a dip for sports charity
Swimming star Sharron Davies will present a charity appeal for the BBC’s Lifeline programme, filmed at the new Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester. The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist v...[full story]
Posted : 12/06/2006 18:39:39

Cotswold crackdown on litter collects 2.5 tonnes
Almost 2.5 tonnes of litter was collected in Cotswold District Council’s three-week blitz on roads in and around Cirencester. Approximately 300 black sacks were filled with rubbish – equivalent to...[full story]
Posted : 06/06/2006 23:06:28

Cotswold to promote health, sport and enterprise
Plans to promote health, sport and enterprise have been announced by Cotswold District Council's new Cabinet.

The Cabinet, led by Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe, wants to focus on the three t...[full story]
Posted : 06/06/2006 15:15:45

Boy injured in Cirencester crash
A 15 year-old boy was injured on Saturday June 3 after the bike he was riding was involved in a crash on Somerford Road in Cirencester. The boy, who comes from Cirencester, suffered minor leg inju...[full story]
Posted : 05/06/2006 19:12:42

T-Rex tribute band play the Corn Hall, Cirencester


Too Rex – one of the best-loved T-Rex tribute bands on the circuit - come to glam up The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Friday, June 30th . Watching Too Rex in concert not only demands stamina, but also...[full story]
Posted : 05/06/2006 15:57:35

That's Entertainment : The Jamm at the Corn Hall


The Jamm and the Paul Weller Connexion bring their excellent tribute show to the Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Saturday, June 24. Since their first show in 1996, The Jamm have been delighting fans of ...[full story]
Posted : 05/06/2006 14:50:33

Textile artists have Museum treasures sewn up


Layers in Landscape – a collection of new artwork by Bath Textile Artists – will be on show at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, from Saturday, June 10th to Thursday, July 6th. The collection is ba...[full story]
Posted : 05/06/2006 14:15:16

Cirencester Town appoint new manager
Cirencester Town have appointed Neil Hards as the club's new manager.

44 year old Hards who won the FA Vase when managing Winchester City will commute from his Portsmouth home, a journey of abo...[full story]
Posted : 02/06/2006 00:09:19

Cirencester motor dealer renews sponsorship deal
Cirencester based Suzuki dealers, Pebley Beach, has announced it has renewed its sponsorship of South West golf's most lucrative Pro-Am tournament.

This will be the seventh year that Pebley Bea...[full story]
Posted : 01/06/2006 09:49:21

Led Zeppelin tribute band play Corn Hall


Whole Lotta Led return to The Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Saturday 10th June, to recreate the distinctive sounds and vibes of one of the world’s favourite rock bands. From the searing, emotive guit...[full story]
Posted : 31/05/2006 16:01:36

Corn Hall market operators meet with Cotswold DC
Craft and antiques market operators have met with Cotswold District Council and developer Wildmoor to discuss their continued use of Cirencester’s Corn Hall. The Council is planning to sell the bui...[full story]
Posted : 30/05/2006 17:39:05

Knife amnesty launched in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Police has launched a county-wide knife amnesty targeting people who carry knives and other weapons unlawfully. The amnesty will run from tomorrow, May 24, until June 30 and aims t...[full story]
Posted : 24/05/2006 23:28:26

Gas bottles stolen in Cirencester
A quantity of gas bottles have been stolen from an industrial unit in Cirencester. The break-in happened sometime during last Thursday night and was discovered the following morning. T...[full story]
Posted : 23/05/2006 04:40:17

Half-Term fun at the Corinium Museum
With half-term fast approaching, there's plenty to do at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester - no matter what the weather is like! And over the May holiday, there will be trails and events for all the f...[full story]
Posted : 20/05/2006 14:25:01

Noise Action Week
Next week is National Noise Action Week (May 22-26) – and Cotswold District Council is urging residents to think about the effect unwanted noise can have on neighbours. A recent National Society o...[full story]
Posted : 19/05/2006 14:49:19

Statement from Cllr Lynden Stowe re: NHS cuts
"I am sure that all members of Cotswold District Council will join me in condemning the proposed NHS cuts in Gloucestershire, which come hot on the heels of the closure of beds at Tetbury and Fairford...[full story]
Posted : 15/05/2006 15:40:00

Cotswold acts on litter with Ring Road blitz
A clean-up taskforce is tackling Cirencester’s ring road this week as part of Cotswold District Council’s pledge to clamp down on litter. The Council has added an extra £25,000 in 2006/07 to the £7...[full story]
Posted : 12/05/2006 17:06:46

Cirencester Town manager resigns
For those of you who don't already know, Brian Hughes has resigned as manager of Cirencester Town Football Club.

Hughes left the club after his poorest season since he took charge four and a ha...[full story]
Posted : 11/05/2006 15:28:11

Chairman and Leader Elected at Cotswold DC


Key appointments for the civic year ahead were made at the annual meeting of Cotswold District Council today. (May 9th). Cllr Sue Jepson (pictured above) was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of C...[full story]
Posted : 09/05/2006 17:40:01

Corinium Radio's First Broadcast Hailed A Success
Cirencester's first Community Radio station, Corinium Radio, took to the airwaves last weekend and has been hailed as a great success by all involved and the many listeners who phoned in their message...[full story]
Posted : 09/05/2006 15:49:34

Dire Traits play Cirencester
Dire Traits, one of the country's leading Dire Straits tribute acts, return to the Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Saturday , June 3rd . Based in South West England, the band performs regularly througho...[full story]
Posted : 08/05/2006 16:42:43

Eight Arrested After Cirencester Assault
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the town. A 32-year-old man is suffering severe facial injuries after being set upon by a group of attackers who le...[full story]
Posted : 06/05/2006 17:04:35

Corinium Museum in finals for top European award
The Corinium Museum, Cirencester, has made it to the finals of the prestigious 2006 European Museum of the Year Award. The Cotswold District Council-owned museum, which re-opened in September 200...[full story]
Posted : 05/05/2006 18:40:36

Cirencester could get European style makeover
The Market Place in Cirencester could get its first major makeover for the first time in over 170 years if new plans are given the go ahead. The plans include the reduction of parking spaces in the...[full story]
Posted : 05/05/2006 16:49:12

Cheltenham and Swindon to get passport offices
It has been reported that Cheltenham and Swindon are to be two of the locations of the 69 new passport centres being opened across Britain to combat the growing threat of identity fraud. We believe...[full story]
Posted : 05/05/2006 00:12:43

South Cerney chemical spill - UPDATE
Work to clear up a chemical spill that affected the Broadway Lane area of South Cerney earlier today is well under way. Road closures put in place on Broadway Lane while emergency services were at...[full story]
Posted : 03/05/2006 17:29:32

South Cerney road closed after chemical spill
Residents of Broadway Lane, South Cerney, are being warned to keep their doors and windows closed after a chemical spill occurred in the area on Tuesday May 2. The spill, a quantity of hydrochlori...[full story]
Posted : 03/05/2006 17:19:33

Cirencester property price strength
The regional Halifax House Price Index shows that Cirencester has seen the strongest house price growth in the region, with a 14 per cent increase on last year.

The figures show that the most e...[full story]
Posted : 29/04/2006 17:27:18

Sales slip at Dobbies but Cirencester store ahead
Garden centre group Dobbies, which opened a store in Cirencester recently, has reported a 3.7 per cent fall in like-for-like sales for the year to date and blamed the dip on a late start to the garden...[full story]
Posted : 29/04/2006 14:58:48

Win tickets to the 2006 Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford


We have 15 pairs of tickets to the 2006 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford to give away. The 2006 Air Tattoo takes place on 15th and 16th July.

To be in with a chance of winning a p...[full story]
Posted : 26/04/2006 14:09:11

Cotswold District Council Plans Sale of Corn Hall
Proposals to sell Cirencester’s Corn Hall while protecting the future of community events at the venue were agreed by Cotswold District Council yesterday (April 25). The Council is planning to sel...[full story]
Posted : 26/04/2006 11:49:07

Limehouse Lizzy return to the Corn Hall


Top Thin Lizzy tribute band Limehouse Lizzy return to The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Saturday May 6th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Thin Lizzy’s Live and Dangerous album. They will once again...[full story]
Posted : 24/04/2006 21:33:13

Hells Bells ringing the changes at the Corn Hall


Top AC/DC tribute band, Hells Bells will be bringing the rock back to The Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Friday 12th May. Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over...[full story]
Posted : 24/04/2006 21:31:01

Building work starts on new South Cerney playgroup
Work has started on an eagerly-awaited playgroup building in South Cerney as the foundations are being laid for the £140,000 project.

The building is expected to be completed by the summer, rea...[full story]
Posted : 19/04/2006 13:44:55

Midge Ure returns to the Corn Hall, Cirencester


Midge Ure - star of Ultravox and Band Aid – returns to the Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Saturday, April 29th, following the success of last year’s sell-out performance. ‘Uncovered’ sees Midge playing ...[full story]
Posted : 19/04/2006 13:33:29

Changes at Cotswold District Council
Cotswold District Council Conservative Group elected a new Leader, Councillor Lynden Stowe, at its Annual General Meeting last night (Tues). Councillor Stowe is currently Finance Portfolio Holder in t...[full story]
Posted : 12/04/2006 20:53:01

Cirencester radio project seeks breakfast stars
Corinium Radio is searching for a Cirencester- based family to share its breakfast with - or at least its breakfast show. Broadcasting on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th May, the new community radio ...[full story]
Posted : 12/04/2006 20:48:06

Ex-Cirencester player gets go-ahead to play
Ex-Cirencester Town player Gary Horgan has been given the all clear to play for Salisbury City in tonight's Southern League Premier Division match at Rugby Town. Horgan signed for Salisbury from Ci...[full story]
Posted : 11/04/2006 17:56:52

Norman Arch Protestors Legal Breakthrough
Legal breakthrough for campaigners against Cirencester Town Council sale of oldest building to be unveiled at forthcoming public meeting. Campaigners against the sale of Cirencester's Norman Arch ...[full story]
Posted : 11/04/2006 13:06:34

Cirencester Town win at the weekend
Cirencester Town beat Tiverton 2-1 at the weekend but left it until the last 5 minutes to secure the win. An early Tiverton goal by Pears (6 mins) was quickly cancelled out by an 11th minute goal b...[full story]
Posted : 02/04/2006 22:40:30

New Cotswold Leisure Centre - Public Preview
Cotswold District Council is inviting the public for a preview of the new Cotswold Leisure Centre the day before it opens. The £7.7m centre in Tetbury Road will be open for visitors from 3pm to 7pm o...[full story]
Posted : 30/03/2006 12:51:14

Shrek Family Days at Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Two Shrek family days will be held at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th April. The movie Shrek 2 will be showing from 10.30am to 12pm, while there's a chance to make a...[full story]
Posted : 30/03/2006 00:13:31

Cirencester Phone Kiosk Attacked
Police in Cirencester are appealing for witnesses after a telephone kiosk was vandalised in the town on Tuesday March 28th. Unknown offenders caused £345 worth of damage when they attacked the kio...[full story]
Posted : 29/03/2006 20:47:44

Walter Trout and the Radicals at the Corn Hall


Billed as one of the worlds greatest rock blues guitarists Walter Trout stops off at The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Thursday April,13th as part of his current UK tour. Having played alongside some o...[full story]
Posted : 29/03/2006 16:51:49

Comedian Alex Horne comes to Cirencester


Alex Horne brings his excellent comedy show, ‘When In Rome’ to the Corn Hall on Saturday 8th April 06. Following the success of his previous two pioneering and semi-educational comedy shows, Alex H...[full story]
Posted : 29/03/2006 16:34:35

'Mostly Autumn' to entertain at the Corn Hall!
The award winning classic rock band, ''Mostly Autumn'' come to the Corn Hall on Friday 7th April 06.

The exceptionally talented seven piece, hailed as the band people have been waiting 20 years...[full story]
Posted : 25/03/2006 12:09:00

Serious Robbery near Fossebridge
At around 6.30pm on Thursday 16th March 2006 police received a call from a woman reporting their Jaguar motor car had just been forcibly stopped by two other vehicles. The incident happened just o...[full story]
Posted : 17/03/2006 10:14:02

Ancient meets modern in Corinium Museum Exhibition


Ancient meets modern in a perfect setting when 20 contemporary mosaic artists showcase their work at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum. From April 1 to June 4, the mosaicists provide interpretations of...[full story]
Posted : 16/03/2006 16:12:06

Youth parish council planned for South Cerney
Plans to set up a Youth Parish Council for South Cerney are to be discussed at a public meeting in the Village Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 28th. The young councillors – aged 11 to 18 - would ...[full story]
Posted : 16/03/2006 15:37:57

Cirencester Jobs website
Did you know that the Cirencester Jobs website has details of jobs in Cirencester? The site has an employer's area for companies to post the job adverts and if you are a jobseeker looking for a job in...[full story]
Posted : 13/03/2006 16:08:48

Thumping win for Cirencester Town!
Cirencester Town gave Bedford Town a lesson in scoring goals at the weekend when the Centurions put five past the visitors.

A first half goal by Halliday (12 mins) was added to in the second ha...[full story]
Posted : 13/03/2006 10:28:09

Residents asked to comment on Cirencester future
Residents across the Cotswolds are being encouraged to voice their opinions on the future of Cirencester.

Four sites in Cirencester have been earmarked for possible development and it is believ...[full story]
Posted : 10/03/2006 13:53:16

Cirencester Town away win
Cirencester Town scored a good away with at Hitchen at the weekend. Goals from Hopkins (10 mins and 59 mins) and Cowe (15 mins) were enough to score a 3-1 win. Sozzo (90 mins) scored for Hitchen. The ...[full story]
Posted : 05/03/2006 21:42:50

Artist show in Cirencester to boost church charity


Northleach-based artist Katie Williams brings 'Blooming Colours' – a stunning exhibition of her work inspired by plants - to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, from March 11.

The main body of w...[full story]
Posted : 03/03/2006 18:38:04

Warning to Cirencester residents - ATM fraud
Police in Cirencester are warning visitors and local people to be on their guard whenever they use a cash machine in the town.

The warning comes after officers received more than 70 reports fro...[full story]
Posted : 01/03/2006 14:11:28

Cotswold sets Council Tax for 2006/07
Cotswold District Council today set its Council Tax for the coming financial year.

The Council has added £3.15 to its share of the annual average bill (Band D), a 2.5% increase.

This is ...[full story]
Posted : 28/02/2006 13:42:34

Cirencester marketing company in Volvo campaign
EHS Brann of Cirencester is working with international car manufacturer Volvo on a direct marketing campaign trying to change the way people think of Volvo cars.

The mailer, which will be sent ...[full story]
Posted : 24/02/2006 17:39:23

No smoking event at Cotswold Leisure Centre
A free swim is on offer at the new Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirencester – for anyone who wants to find out how cigarette smoke is affecting their health.

To mark national No Smoking Day on Marc...[full story]
Posted : 24/02/2006 17:23:35

Metal detector strikes gold near Cirencester
A national newspaper is reporting today that a metal-detector enthusiast from Cheltenham has unearthed the biggest hoard of Bronze Age treasure found in Britain, worth £1million, in a field near Ciren...[full story]
Posted : 24/02/2006 12:21:44

Cirencester magistrates court could be closed
Reports say that Cirencester magistrates court "could be mothballed to save money", the local court finance chief has warned.

The temporary closure of Cirencester court located at The Forum in ...[full story]
Posted : 24/02/2006 12:10:13

New Cirencester Leisure Centre Announcement


The new Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester is due to open its doors to the public at 7am on Tuesday, April 4th, the District Council announced.

The £7m project is under construction in Tetb...[full story]
Posted : 23/02/2006 09:40:53

New VIP helicopter service for Cheltenham Festival
Race Goers Set to Travel in Style and Avoid the Traffic Jams (14-17 March 2006)

February 21st 2006. London, UK – PremiAir is offering race goers at this year's [full story]
Posted : 21/02/2006 14:14:10

Comstor, based in Cirencester, in merger deal
Westcon has announced that its Westcon and Comstor divisions in the UK have consolidated to become Westcon Group UK.

The general manager of Comstor, John Pritchard, will take the role of managi...[full story]
Posted : 21/02/2006 08:17:31

Footpath improvement work at Cotswold Water Park


Part of the footpath around one of the lakes at Keynes Park in the Cotswold Water Park closed on 13th February to allow for improvement work to be carried out.

The work, on a narrow section of ...[full story]
Posted : 20/02/2006 18:56:08

Recycling roadshow comes to Cirencester
A recycling roadshow, which urges Cotswold residents to 'Recycle for Gloucestershire' comes to Cirencester on Saturday, February 25th.

Cotswold District Council, working with the Gloucestershir...[full story]
Posted : 20/02/2006 13:13:06

Metallica tribute band at Corn Hall, Cirencester
Mentallica - a tribute to one of the greatest metal bands in the world - bring their acclaimed show to The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Saturday, March 11th.

Formed in 1996, Mentallica have earne...[full story]
Posted : 16/02/2006 11:25:15

Rolling Clones at the Corn Hall in Cirencester


The Corn Hall plays host to top tribute band The Rolling Clones on Friday, March 3rd.

The Rolling Clones were the first Rolling Stones tribute band to ever play Las Vegas, and are dedicated to ...[full story]
Posted : 16/02/2006 11:17:30

Two Injured in Barnsley Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after two motorists were injured in a crash on the B4425 near Barnsley during the afternoon of Monday February 13.

The collision, which occurred at around 12....[full story]
Posted : 15/02/2006 15:58:09

Fundraising event to help South Cerney man


There will be a funraising event on Friday 24th February at the Corn Hall in Cirencester to raise money for stem cell therapy.

Will Fenton of South Cerney had a bad trampoline accident three ye...[full story]
Posted : 15/02/2006 11:46:00

Public meeting to discuss future of health service
A public meeting to discuss proposals to change the shape and size of Primary Care Trusts and the local Strategic Health Authority will be held in Cirencester on February 22.

Cotswold Distric...[full story]
Posted : 13/02/2006 18:35:34

Nuborn success at the Corn Hall


The first ever Nuborn showcase was staged at the Corn Hall on February 5th, with six bands all of primary or secondary school age displaying their musical talent.

The event was a phenomenal suc...[full story]
Posted : 13/02/2006 16:25:36

Cirencester Town lose 3-0
Cirencester Town lost 3-0 away to Mangotsfield United on Saturday (11th February).

Mangotsfield goal came from Zabek (51 mins), Thorne (61 mins) and Anyinsah (65 mins) and the attendance was 24...[full story]
Posted : 13/02/2006 08:17:39

Attempted robbery in Cirencester
Police are appealing for information after a man attempted to rob a churchgoer in Cirencester earlier this month.

At approximately 5.50pm on Sunday February 5 the victim, a 32 year-old woman fr...[full story]
Posted : 08/02/2006 15:41:31

Free half-term sports coaching for Cotswold kids!
The latest leg of a successful scheme to give free sports coaching to Cotswold youngsters during the school holidays will take place at half-term next week.

Organised by Cotswold District Counc...[full story]
Posted : 07/02/2006 17:59:02

Go back in time for half-term fun in the Cotswolds
The Romans will be brought to life in a series of special events for Cotswold children during half-term week.

Cotswold District Council's Museums Service is running outreach sessions at Moreton...[full story]
Posted : 02/02/2006 19:05:32

Swindon player joins Cirencester Town on loan
20 year old Swindon defender Kyle Lapham has joined Cirencester Town on a month's loan....[full story]
Posted : 31/01/2006 17:26:01

Talk-in aims to get Cirencester on the airwaves
Plans to set up a community radio project for Cirencester are to be unveiled at a public meeting at the Corn Hall on Thursday, February 9th.

People of all ages and walks of life are being urged...[full story]
Posted : 27/01/2006 16:58:06

Corinium Museum in shortlist for Euro award


The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is among about 30 museums in the running for the title of European Museum of the year.
[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2006 14:15:38

Corn Hall goes "All Sinatra"
For one night only, The Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Songbook will take over The Corn Hall, Cirencester, for a cool evening of blues and jazz on February, Friday 10th.

This smooth show bring...[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2006 11:17:30

Bryan Adams tribute band to play Corn Hall


Bryan Adams Tribute band Waking Up The Neighbours are heading to The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Saturday, February 11th.

'Waking up the Neighbours' perform all the greatest hits of the Canad...[full story]
Posted : 25/01/2006 10:53:31

Away win for Cirencester Town
Cirencester Town bagged an excellent away win at the weekend when they beat Tiverton Town 4-0.

Goals from Smith (6 mins), Richards (9 mins), Griffin (48 mins) and Arndale (81 mins - penalty) mu...[full story]
Posted : 23/01/2006 09:58:24

Iceland store in Cirencester sold
Marks and Spencer has spent around £38m buying 28 Iceland stores to add to its Simply Food estate.

The deal, which is due to be completed in March, will include the Iceland store in Dyer Street...[full story]
Posted : 18/01/2006 08:32:37

Young rock bands play Corn Hall, Cirencester


Six of the youngest rock bands in Cirencester will be swapping homework for heavy metal when they star in a brand new talent showcase in Cirencester next month.

The first Nuborn showcase comes ...[full story]
Posted : 17/01/2006 14:12:36

Electricians' lives spark photographic exhibit


A trawl through family history to find clues to unknown relatives is the inspiration for The Electrician – a new exhibition opening at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on January 20.

The tempo...[full story]
Posted : 16/01/2006 13:34:18

Cirencester Parish Church to get major face-lift
Cirencester Parish Church is to get a major face-lift for the first time in 150 years.

A £2 million project has been given the go-ahead and will see the church getting a new heating system, enc...[full story]
Posted : 13/01/2006 17:24:13

AC/DC tribute band to play Corn Hall, Cirencester
AC/DC Tribute band Livewire come to The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Friday, February 3rd for an electrifying 8.45pm performance.

Livewire capture the pure essence, power, and electricity of an AC...[full story]
Posted : 12/01/2006 13:07:15

Make cards/gift bags/boxes at the Corinium Museum
Learn how to create beautiful handmade cards, gift bags and boxes at a special one-off calligraphy workshop at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.

Join tutor James Skinner from 10am to 4pm on Sat...[full story]
Posted : 09/01/2006 15:58:29

Wrestling event at Corn Hall, Cirencester
GRAPPLING fans are getting ready to rumble when wrestling returns to Cirencester with a brand new look later this month.

Top UK matchmakers Premier Promotions have lined up a star-studded bill ...[full story]
Posted : 04/01/2006 16:35:40

Guns 'n Roses Tribute band play Cirencester
Guns 'n Roses tribute band, Bad Obsession will perform their energy-packed show at The Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Friday January 27th.

Bad Obsession are arguably the most accurate and best-lov...[full story]
Posted : 04/01/2006 16:26:25

Recycle your Christmas waste
As Twelfth Night looms, residents are being urged to recycle Christmas trees, cards, bottles, cans and paper accumulated over the holiday - with help from Cotswold District Council.

This year, ...[full story]
Posted : 03/01/2006 14:10:39

Over 60s urged to choose buss pass or travel token
Cotswold residents are being asked to decide if they wish to receive free bus travel or a limited number of travel tokens, following a shake-up in the law.

From April 2006, everyone aged over 6...[full story]
Posted : 03/01/2006 11:21:11

Cirencester Town end 2005 on winning note
Cirencester Town ended 2005 on a winning note by beating Cheshunt 2-1 on Saturday 31st December.

Cirencester won 2-1 with Hopkins scoring both goals for the visitors on 18 mins and 58 mins. The...[full story]
Posted : 01/01/2006 16:46:15

Children's event at the Corinium Museum
A special Corinium Museum event for children takes place Cirencester Library on December 29th when youngsters get the chance to make a stained glass window (without using any glass!) to celebrate the ...[full story]
Posted : 23/12/2005 12:19:52

Cheltenham Town footballers join Cirencester
Two Cheltenham Town teenagers, Michael Wylde and Scott Musgrove, have joined Cirencester Town on work experience.

18 year old Defender Wylde and 18 year old midfielder Musgrove will stay with C...[full story]
Posted : 20/12/2005 16:48:37

Cirencester Town draw
Cirencester Town drew 1-1 with neighbours Chippenham Town at the weekend in front of a crowd of 394.

Gilroy scored a penalty for Chippenham on 52 minutes and Danks got the Cirencester equaliser...[full story]
Posted : 19/12/2005 16:15:10

Corinium Museum Xmas and New Year opening
The Corinium Museum, Cirencester, is open until 5pm on Friday 23 December when it will close for the Christmas break until 10am on Tuesday 27 December. The Museum will also be closed on Sunday 1 Janu...[full story]
Posted : 19/12/2005 15:10:52

Young bands needed for new talent showcase
The search is on for the youngest of Cirencester and Fairford's talented bands to take part in a brand new showcase event at the Corn Hall.

Nuborn will feature groups whose members are aged bet...[full story]
Posted : 06/12/2005 13:20:38

Cirencester Town lose
Cirencester lost 2-1 away to Banbury at the weekend.

A crowd of 341 saw McKay (2 mins) and Nichols (5 mins) get Banbury off to a dream start but the goals then dried up until Jackson (88 mins) ...[full story]
Posted : 05/12/2005 10:39:29

Cirencester shopkeepers warned of fake banknotes
Retailers in Cirencester are being warned that police have recently received several reports of counterfeit money being used in the town's shops and stores.

Officers are appealing for shopkeepe...[full story]
Posted : 03/12/2005 15:53:30

The Orchid Restaurant - Gift Vouchers


The Orchid Restaurant (at Le Spa in Cirencester), are offering gift vouchers for a three course meal for two with a bottle of sparkling wine and coffee for only £50. Call 01285 648730 for further deta...[full story]
Posted : 02/12/2005 09:47:11

Le Spa, Cirencester - Special Offer
Le Spa are offering six months menbership for only £400 (terms apply). Telephone 01285 648729 for more details...[full story]
Posted : 02/12/2005 09:44:49

Cirencester library to get £1m makeover
Cirencester library is to get a £1m refit, funded by Gloucestershire County Council, that will include an internet cafe, plasma screens, self-service check-outs and interactive facilities for children...[full story]
Posted : 30/11/2005 21:58:57

Cirencester and Cotswolds under a blanket of snow


Much of the Cotswolds, including Cirencester, was under a blanket of snow this morning after last night's snowfall. The photo above was taken in the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester this morning

Up...[full story]
Posted : 29/11/2005 15:55:21

Cirencester Computers web site updated
The Cirencester Computers web site has been updated.
Cirencester Computers is a trading name of Commatic Ltd, owners of the Cirencester web site. [full story]
Posted : 28/11/2005 23:16:25

Cirencester Town lose
Cirencester Town lost 4-2 away to Team Bath on Sunday (27th Nov). Richards and Hopkins scored for Cirencester in front of a crowd of just 83...[full story]
Posted : 28/11/2005 00:46:23

Lightbulb giveaway for Cotswold benefit claimants
Hundreds of Cotswold residents can save money on their electricity bills - thanks to a lightbulb give-away by the District Council and British Gas.

The Council will be giving away 2,000 low-ene...[full story]
Posted : 25/11/2005 16:28:57

New Cirencester market gets a Royal visit
The recently opened Cirencester Livestock Market had a Royal visitor today.
Prince Charles visited the new Cirencester Livestock Market and unveiled a plaque on the site. The heir to the throne liv...[full story]
Posted : 22/11/2005 19:31:53

Cirencester pedestrian injured in crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a female pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Cirencester in the early hour...[full story]
Posted : 21/11/2005 14:55:45

Abbeymead Guest House details added
Abbeymead Guest House, in Victoria Road, now feature on the Where To Stay pages of the Cirencester web site. To view the Abbeymead Guest House detai...[full story]
Posted : 21/11/2005 12:56:44

Cirencester Advent Market future safe?
The future of the Cirencester Advent Market now seems safe following a late rush of sponsorship and support from local businesses.
It had been reported that the future of the event was in doubt aft...[full story]
Posted : 20/11/2005 18:40:29

Cirencester Town lose to Gloucester in local derby
Cirencester Town could not make their home advantage pay and went down 1-0 to local rivals Gloucester City yesterday (19th Nov).
Mustoe scored a 35 minute penalty for Gloucester in front of a har...[full story]
Posted : 20/11/2005 12:31:44

Otis Ferry denies drink driving
Otis Ferry, the pro-hunting campaigner, has appeared in court in Cirencester charged with drink-driving.
Otis Ferry, The son of rock star Bryan Ferry, is accused of being over the legal limit when ...[full story]
Posted : 15/11/2005 13:03:11

Cirencester Town draw
Cirencester Town drew 2-2 with Banbury on Saturday in the FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round.
Halliday (55 mins) and Griffin (90 mins) scored for Cirencester Town while Fuller (24 mins - penalty) and M...[full story]
Posted : 14/11/2005 16:02:19

Cirencester murder suspect could face life
A 16 year old Cirencester youth could face life imprisonment if he is convicted of sexual assault and the attempted murder of a Cirencester girl.
The 16 year old appeared before magistrates for the...[full story]
Posted : 11/11/2005 11:11:04

Cirencester Advent Market future in doubt
Cirencester's annual Advent Market could be in doubt after the organisers have revealed a shortfall in funding.
The event costs around £8000 to run but only half of that amount has been raised this...[full story]
Posted : 11/11/2005 11:05:14

Cirencester Town draw
Cirencester Town drew 1-1 in their match with Halesowen on Saturday. Halliday scored for Cirencester on 45 minutes and the attendance was 367...[full story]
Posted : 07/11/2005 14:52:23

West Cornwall Pasty Co. due to open
The new West Cornwall Pasty Co. shop is due to open in Cricklade Street in Cirencester on Friday 4th November.
It will be the 40th shop opened by the firm who are based in Helston, [full story]
Posted : 04/11/2005 16:41:39

Tory leadership hopeful to visit Cirencester
Tory leadership hopeful David Davis is due to visit Cirencester on Friday 4th November. Davis will have lunch with party members before heading to Cheltenham...[full story]
Posted : 04/11/2005 00:39:05

Have celebrities destroyed the Cotswolds?
The front page of the Independent newspaper today (Tues 1st November) asks Have celebrities destroyed the Cotswolds?
The story is split into two parts.
Clive Aslet, editor of Country Life magazi...[full story]
Posted : 01/11/2005 15:24:14

New Livestock market opens
A livestock market at Driffield in Gloucestershire opens for business today (Tuesday November 1st).
The market at Driffield replaces the facility at [full story]
Posted : 01/11/2005 11:29:04

Cirencester boy charged with murder attempt
Gloucestershire Police report that a 16-year-old Cirencester boy has been charged with the attempted murder and sexual assault of a Cirencester girl on Saturday 29th October in the City Bank View (Wat...[full story]
Posted : 31/10/2005 15:06:25

Cirencester Town lose at home
Cirencester Town lost at home to Chesham United this sfternoon. A crowd of 196 saw Cirencester lose 1-0 with Lawford scoring a penalty for the visitors after 43 minutes...[full story]
Posted : 29/10/2005 19:01:49

Cirencester College open day
Cirencester College to hold an open evening on Thursday 3rd November. The event will take place between 4pm and 8:30pm.
For more information contact Cirencester College Student Services on 01285 64...[full story]
Posted : 28/10/2005 10:25:54

Cirencester Town lose
Cirencester Town lost at home to Rugby Town last, Rugby winning 2-1.
Jackson (33 mins) scored for Cirencester while Tullin (2 mins) and Stone (75 mins) were on the scoresheet for Rugby Town. The at...[full story]
Posted : 26/10/2005 02:31:00

Countrywide restructuring costs £2.2m
The recent restructuring programme at Countrywide Farmers cost the farmer-controlled business 2.2m, leading to a pre-tax operating loss of 1.5m for the year ending 31st May 2005 reports the BBC web si...[full story]
Posted : 25/10/2005 19:29:29

Cirencester Town take on Rugby tonight
Cirencester Town FC are at home to Rugby tonight in the Southern League, Premier Division. The Centurians will be hoping to put their failure to reach the First Round of the FA Cup on Saturday behind ...[full story]
Posted : 25/10/2005 14:07:06

Verdict due in Japan drugs appeal
The mother of Gloucestershire man Nick Baker is to fly to Japan to hear the result of his appeal.
Mr Baker, from Stroud, is servi...[full story]
Posted : 24/10/2005 11:57:10

Cirencester Town fail to make history
Cirencester Town have failed to make history today by losing to Ramsgate 3-0. If Cirencester had beaten Ramsgate today in the FA Cup forth qualifying round they would have entered the FA Cup first rou...[full story]
Posted : 22/10/2005 17:21:55

Cirencester Town aims to make history
Cirencester Town Football Club will be hoping to make history this weekend when they take on Ramsgate. If Town win they will enter the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time.
Good Lu...[full story]
Posted : 21/10/2005 16:27:52

Otis Ferry to appear in court
Otis Ferry, the son of Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry, will appear in court next month on a drink-driving charge.
Otis Ferry has been ordered to appear in court in Cirencester on November 15th for...[full story]
Posted : 21/10/2005 11:32:03

Ten mile stretch of road closed
A busy ten mile stretch of road in the Cotswolds will be closed until Friday October 28th as Gloucestershire County Council highways department undertake structural upgrading and resurfacing.
The c...[full story]
Posted : 20/10/2005 16:43:54

Dates for Cotswold Show and Country Fair
The 2006 Cotswold Show and Country Fair will take place on 8th/9th July 2006 at Cirencester Park...[full story]
Posted : 20/10/2005 15:48:53

Cirencester Town win FA Trophy match
Cirencester Town beat local rivals Gloucester City 2-0 on Saturday in their FA Trophy match. An attendance of 322 saw Halliday (26) and Cowe (58) get the goals for Cirencester.
Cirencester travel...[full story]
Posted : 16/10/2005 21:09:11

Fleetwood Bac play Corn Hall in Cirencester
Fleetwood Bac bring their acclaimed tribute show to the Corn Hall, Cirencester, on Friday, October 28.
The band are hailed as the first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the world, endorsed by...[full story]
Posted : 14/10/2005 17:19:42

Past masters bring medieval mayhem to Cotswolds
Medieval mystery and mayhem come to the Cotswolds to entertain families in half-term week.

Theatrical storytellers Past Imagined will take you back in time during special sessions at The Corini...[full story]
Posted : 13/10/2005 16:57:02

New shop opening soon in Cirencester
The West Cornwall Pasty Co. is opening a store in Cricklade Street in Cirencester soon. The store has taken over the premises vacated by Jumper...[full story]
Posted : 13/10/2005 10:57:28

New store opening in Cirencester
Tchibo opens in Cricklade Street (opposite Woolworths) on 2nd November. The shop stocks a changing range of products that changes every week...[full story]
Posted : 13/10/2005 10:53:23

Cirencester Town beaten by Bath City
Bath City beat Cirencester Town 3-0 last night. Holloway scored in the 35th minute and Partridge bagged a couple (38 mins and 86 mins)...[full story]
Posted : 12/10/2005 11:20:30

Crazy Coffins in Cirencester
An exhibition of coffins that includes coffins in the shape of a ballet shoe, an electric guitar, a skateboard and football boot is running at the Brewery Arts Centre in Cirencester until 5th November...[full story]
Posted : 11/10/2005 23:09:19

Cirencester Town travel to Bath
Cirencester Town travel to Bath tonight for their clash with Bath City in the Southern League, Premier Division. Lick-off is 7:45pm...[full story]
Posted : 11/10/2005 00:42:53

Cirencester to face Ramsgate in FA Cup
Cirencester will travel to Ramsgate in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round...[full story]
Posted : 10/10/2005 18:28:51

New shoe shop coming to Cirencester
Shoe Zone will be opening a shop in Cricklade Street in Cirencester soon...[full story]
Posted : 10/10/2005 15:03:52

FA Cup win for Cirencester Town
Cirencester Town beat Hitchin Town 2-1 in the FA Cup third qualifying round earlier today. Haliday and Richards bagged the goals for Cirencester...[full story]
Posted : 08/10/2005 19:57:39

Cirencester Town match
Cirencester take on Conference South opponents Havant & Waterlooville in the 3rd Preliminary Round at The Corinium today. Kick off is at 1:30pm...[full story]
Posted : 08/10/2005 00:46:25

Comedian Dom Joly to switch on xmas lights
The comedian Dom Joly, who lives near Lechlade, will be switching on the Christmas lights in Cirencester this year. Joly, famous for his hidden camera Trigger Happy TV programmes, will perform the...[full story]
Posted : 06/10/2005 22:15:25

Exhibition of Art at Cirencester Library
A 17-year-old student at Malmesbury School, Robert Goodyer, is holding an exhibition of his art at the Cirencester Library during October...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2005 11:17:59

New cattle market to open soon
It has been announced that the new livestock market in Cirencester will open for business on November 1st 2005...[full story]
Posted : 05/10/2005 11:15:00

Former Marillion frontman Fish to play Corn Hall
Former Marillion lead singer Fish will play a concert at The Corn Hall, Cirencester on Sunday, October 16th as part of his ‘20th anniversary of a misplaced childhood tour’....[full story]
Posted : 04/10/2005 12:18:09

Cirencester win at the weekend
Cirencester beat Hitchin 2-1 in the Southern League Premier Division at the weekend....[full story]
Posted : 03/10/2005 11:09:34

Cirencester Hospital To Introduce Pay and Display
CIRENCESTER Hospital is to introduce pay and display car parking for visitors from the middle of October. It says that non-hospital users already park at the hospital, and thinks that this is likely t...[full story]
Posted : 30/09/2005 13:39:20

Family Learning Week in the Cotswolds
Family Learning Week starts on October 10th – and the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, is celebrating it with a special offer and free events in the community.
From Monday 10th October- Saturday 15t...[full story]
Posted : 27/09/2005 14:03:24

Beatles tribute band to play Corn Hall
Top Beatles tribute band, The Upbeat Beatles will be taking The Corn Hall, Cirencester by storm, on Friday, October 14th 2005.
Each member of the band is an accomplished musician in his own rig...[full story]
Posted : 27/09/2005 13:54:16

Cirencester woman arrested for Anti-Blair shirt
A Cirencester woman was arrested for wearing an anti-Blair t-shirt.
Charlotte Dennis, 20, from Cirencester, was wearing a top with the slogan “Bollocks to Blair” at the Midland Game Fair in Staff...[full story]
Posted : 25/09/2005 21:58:48

Hotel and leisure complex opposed
Plans for a hotel and leisure complex near Fairford are being opposed at a local level.
Outline planning permission is being sought for a hotel with leisure facilities and apartments around three...[full story]
Posted : 23/09/2005 15:03:21

School children attacked by wasps
A group of school children and a teacher from Kingshill School in Cirencester were rushed to hospital this week after being attacked by thousands of angry wasps following an incident when an enormous ...[full story]
Posted : 23/09/2005 13:09:26