There's plenty going on in the Cotswolds this week.

Thursday, September 22
Cirencester

  • PAINTINGS and prints by Jackie Morris at the New Brewery Arts Centre accompanied by traditional and contemporary musical instruments all hand crafted by British specialists. Runs until September 30, free entry.

Bristol

  • SING Hallelujah for the all-new production of SISTER Act that continues at the Bristol Hippodrome starring Alexandra Burke. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy is based on the smash-hit movie that starred Whoopi Goldberg. Runs until September 24, daily performances at 7.30pm with a matinee on September 24 at 2.30pm. Tickets from £16.50, for more information and to book visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome.

Saturday, September 24
Kemble

  • ROBIN Bigwood from Kemble will give an entertaining and informal harpsichord recital at All Saints Church from 10.30am. The concert will present some of the best loved pieces for solo harpsichord including works from Handel, Bach and Vivaldi. Robin will give lively spoken introductions to each piece and refreshments will be available. Free admission, for more information contact 01285 770756.
  • COMMUNITY fair in the village hall from 10am-1pm. Come and find out about all the local clubs, groups and organisations that you can get involved in.

Sherston

  • SHERSTON Magna cricket club are hosting a competition day with a bar and barbecue from 11am, open to all. For more information, contact cricket@sherstonmagnacc.co.uk.

Oaksey

  • A FAMILY fun barn dance is being held in the village hall, all ages welcome. Showtime Shane will entertain children from 5pm, followed by Hetty Peglar’s Tump band and dancing from 7pm, plus a raffle bar and barbecue. Tickets are £10 in advance, or £15 on door (children go free) available from The Wheatsheaf, Oaksey shop, or from Jo Brackley via joanna.brackley@btinternet.com. All money raised will be going to the Oaksey Playground Group to purchase new play equipment.

Quenington

  • THE Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins & Burford Ploughing Championships and Country Show takes place at Donkeywell Farm, GL7 5DH featuring heavy horses and vintage steam. For more details visit ploughingmatch.co.uk or call 07393 437365.

Whelford

  • WHELFORD Social Club have live music from 8pm. 

Swindon

  • PURPLE Zeppelin at the Wyvern Theatre pays tribute to two of the greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. The full on two and a half hour show features more than 30 songs and promises to take you back to the magic and sheer energy generated by those incredible musicians. Tickets from £18.25, begins at 7.30pm. For more information and to book visit swindontheatres.co.uk

Calne

  • WILTSHIRE Game and Country Fair takes place this weekend at Bowood House. The annual event featuring three dedicated areas with a whole variety of displays, from scurry trials and driving, falconry, hunts and hounds to a motorcycle stunt team. Enjoy the chainsaw carving, specialist arena with the World of Dogs, a food festival and a whole host of crafts and shopping stalls. For more information, go to livingheritagecountryshows.com.

Sunday, September 25
Chedworth

  • HARVEST festival at St Andrew’s Church from 10.30am featuring Chedworth Silver Band followed by a fun run and barbecue at Chedworth Cricket ground from noon, hosted by St Andrew’s School.

Westonbirt

  • WESTONBIRT House and garden open day. The magnificent Victorian mansion built for the Holfords, who created the Arboretum, will be open for guided tours between 11am and 5pm, the garden will be open at the same time with a combined ticket entry of £10, children under 12 free. For more details, visit holfordtrust.com or ring 01666 881373.

Monday, September 26
Bourton-on-the-Water

  • CELEBRATIONS begin to mark the 25th birthday of 90s TV hero Brum at the Cotswold Motoring Museum. Come along and get involved with with a number of Brum-related activities and competitions, including a themed treasure hunt and the chance to make your very own birthday card for the star car which will take pride of place on display. Admission is £5.25 for adults, £3.75 children, family tickets available. Runs until October 30, for more information visit cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk or call 01451 821255.

Bristol

  • BREAKFAST at Tiffany’s at the Bristol Hippodrome starring Georgia May Foote, runner-up in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Based on Truman Capote’s beloved novella, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is set in New York in 1943 where Fred, a young writer from Louisiana, meets Holly Golightly, a charming vivacious and utterly elusive good-time girl who everyone falls in love with, including Fred. Runs until Saturday, October 1 with performances at various times. Tickets from £19.40, for more information and to book visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome.

Tuesday, September 27
Cheltenham

  • THE Dresser at the Everyman Theatre tells the hilarious yet poignant story of an ageing actor-manager and his long-suffering dresser as they struggle to keep the show on the road. Runs until October 1. Performances begin at 7.45pm with matinees at 2pm on Thursday and Saturday. For more information and to buy tickets, from £21, visit everymantheatre.org.uk.

Wednesday, September 28
Charlton Kings

  • Charlton Kings Blues Club, Vonnies, with rising star of American Blues Sari Beth Schorr and her band the Engine Room featuring British guitarist Innes Sibun, formerly with Robert Plant. Tickets, £23, from Dave on 07545385518 or email dave@vonnies.onmicrosoft.com