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Cirencester Garden Club’s annual show attracted nearly 200 entries despite a tough growing season

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Cirencester garden show attracts nearly 200 entries despite tough season

Malmesbury Bridge Club is inviting beginners to a free taster evening

Malmesbury Bridge Club is inviting beginners to a free taster evening

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Malmesbury Bridge Club welcomes beginners to free taster evening

Cirencester Camera Club

Cirencester Camera Club

Clubs and societies

Camera club invites new members of all skill levels

Thrilling wakeboard session in action

Thrilling wakeboard session in action

Why Lakeside Ski & Wake is shaping up as a family summer favourite

Cirencester Chess Club played an end-of-season inter-club friendly match with Swindon Chess Club

Cirencester Chess Club played an end-of-season inter-club friendly match with Swindon Chess Club

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Cirencester Chess Club triumphs in revived friendly against Swindon

Talk on Malmesbury last castle

Talk on Malmesbury last castle

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History talk to explore investigation into lost Malmesbury castle

Players with the trophy and medals

Players with the trophy and medals

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Cirencester football team win national cup

The latest batch of Bridge beginners from the South Cotswold Bridge Club have completed their 20 week course in the game. They are pictured between Jim Edwards and Joanna Howe, who ran the classes, with their course certificates.

The latest batch of Bridge beginners from the South Cotswold Bridge Club have completed their 20 week course in the game. They are pictured between Jim Edwards and Joanna Howe, who ran the classes, with their course certificates.

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New courses and events planned by South Cotswold Bridge Club

Cirencester Park Polo Club has appointed Lucy Potter as its new manager

Cirencester Park Polo Club has appointed Lucy Potter as its new manager

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Cirencester Park Polo Club appoints new manager

Cotswold Water Park

Cotswold Water Park

Sailing club looking for volunteers to help change lives

Youth activities at Bowmoor Sailing Club

Youth activities at Bowmoor Sailing Club

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Bowmoor Sailing Club prepares to mark 50 years on the water

Abbey Lake Angling Club began winding down last year amid both a lack of anglers and otters eating the fish in the lake

Abbey Lake Angling Club began winding down last year amid both a lack of anglers and otters eating the fish in the lake

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More information revealed over fishing ban at lake in Cirencester town centre

Cirencester Bowls Club won the 2025 Ladies Corinium Bowls League, finishing four points ahead of Fairford

Cirencester Bowls Club won the 2025 Ladies Corinium Bowls League, finishing four points ahead of Fairford

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Corinium champions crowned at Cirencester Bowls Club

The Malmesbury Concert Band will be performing at Malmesbury Market Cross from 10.30am to 12pm on Saturday, October 18 to promote its annual concert

The Malmesbury Concert Band will be performing at Malmesbury Market Cross from 10.30am to 12pm on Saturday, October 18 to promote its annual concert

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Concert band to entertain people in Malmesbury town centre

First place in Cirencester Camera Club's Summer Cup, Gary Gleghorn with Evening on the Riverbank’

First place in Cirencester Camera Club's Summer Cup, Gary Gleghorn with Evening on the Riverbank’

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Winners revealed as Cirencester Camera Club returns for new season

Members of Music for Memory at the summer party

Members of Music for Memory at the summer party

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Royal surprise for Music for Memory at Lechlade garden party

Tetbury Bowls Club has raised more than £2,000 for its kitchen refurbishment

Tetbury Bowls Club has raised more than £2,000 for its kitchen refurbishment

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Tetbury bowls club raises thousands for kitchen refurbishment

Tetbury Badminton Club is welcoming new members for the upcoming season

Tetbury Badminton Club is welcoming new members for the upcoming season

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Club seeks new members for upcoming season

Cirencester Men’s Shed spends much of its time on projects that benefit the area and aims to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness and combat social isolation

Cirencester Men’s Shed spends much of its time on projects that benefit the area and aims to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness and combat social isolation

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Community group ‘desperate’ for new home in Cirencester

It was a lively morning at the Tetbury u3a Open Day

It was a lively morning at the Tetbury u3a Open Day

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Tetbury u3a Open Day brings buzz and new members to the town

The Rotary Club of Cirencester has joined forces with Cirencester Civic Society to run a photography competition as part of Cirencester History Festival

The Rotary Club of Cirencester has joined forces with Cirencester Civic Society to run a photography competition as part of Cirencester History Festival

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Photography competition launched for Cirencester History Festival

The Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir are busy preparing their programme for the summer sing-along

The Malmesbury Good Afternoon Choir are busy preparing their programme for the summer sing-along

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Malmesbury choir to hold free sing-along at town hall

Three Bourton Roadrunners took on the Worcester 10k

Three Bourton Roadrunners took on the Worcester 10k

Bourton Roadrunners

Three Bourton Roadrunners compete in popular Worcester running festival

Jack Smith at Tarbarrow Cricket Club, which has been targeted by vandals

Jack Smith at Tarbarrow Cricket Club, which has been targeted by vandals

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Cricket club in Cirencester devastated by vandal attacks

(From left) Carole Boydell, William Cooper and Carole Hudson

(From left) Carole Boydell, William Cooper and Carole Hudson

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Cirencester group bids farewell to important figures after 10 years

Dr Hugh Pihlens will talk about Littlecote Roman Villa at the next meeting of Lechlade History Society, which is on Monday, March 17

Dr Hugh Pihlens will talk about Littlecote Roman Villa at the next meeting of Lechlade History Society, which is on Monday, March 17

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Column of Fairford and Lechlade news by Chris Roberts MBE

Photo: Andrew King, Andrew Hennessy, Jessica Snow, Izzy Lane, Nikki Hitchcock, Laura Williams, Noah Williams, Helen Holden, Rachel Coley, Kate Robertson, Sean Hyland, Richard Coley, Annie Hillary, Pippa Marsden, Dawn Coley, Tim Heming

Photo: Andrew King, Andrew Hennessy, Jessica Snow, Izzy Lane, Nikki Hitchcock, Laura Williams, Noah Williams, Helen Holden, Rachel Coley, Kate Robertson, Sean Hyland, Richard Coley, Annie Hillary, Pippa Marsden, Dawn Coley, Tim Heming

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North Cotswold Tri and Run club members achieve personal goals at 10K

Colin Shindler chose the title music for the police series Juliet Bravo

Colin Shindler chose the title music for the police series Juliet Bravo

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TV producer to speak at event in Lechlade

The Hen Harrier was spotted across the Wiltshire skies.

The Hen Harrier was spotted across the Wiltshire skies.

Rare bird of prey among birds spotted soaring over Wiltshire

Will Cook's partner Carolyn, Will and Jane Haines of The History of Tetbury Society

Will Cook's partner Carolyn, Will and Jane Haines of The History of Tetbury Society

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Unique Tetbury role discussed in talk

Violet Masterman

Violet Masterman

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Amazing award for dedicated teenager from near Cirencester

Cassie Patten, Olympic swimmer (back far right), with some of the Lions' award-winning young people

Cassie Patten, Olympic swimmer (back far right), with some of the Lions' award-winning young people

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Olympic swimming medallist presents awards to young leaders

Tom McEwen, double gold medal-winning Olympic eventer, presented the accolades at the VWH Pony Club’s awards event at Cricklade Town Hall in Cricklade’s High Street on Thursday, January 2

Tom McEwen, double gold medal-winning Olympic eventer, presented the accolades at the VWH Pony Club’s awards event at Cricklade Town Hall in Cricklade’s High Street on Thursday, January 2

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Olympian hands out prizes at awards event for young people

The cheque presentation

The cheque presentation

Generous donation boosts thriving community group

The signing of the town partnership between Bad Hersfeld and Malmesbury. From right: Heinz-Jörg Kretschmer, Gunter Grimm, Anke Hoffman and Lothar Seitz with UK guests Phil Exton, Claire Mann, Ray Sanderson and Julia Bowen

The signing of the town partnership between Bad Hersfeld and Malmesbury. From right: Heinz-Jörg Kretschmer, Gunter Grimm, Anke Hoffman and Lothar Seitz with UK guests Phil Exton, Claire Mann, Ray Sanderson and Julia Bowen

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How town in Wiltshire is forging links with Europe

Malmesbury Concert Band plays at various events during the year

Malmesbury Concert Band plays at various events during the year

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Morale ‘never better’ as concert band celebrates anniversary

The Good Times House opened officially in March with the aim of bringing people together, bound by a common love of art

The Good Times House opened officially in March with the aim of bringing people together, bound by a common love of art

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Private members’ club in area unveils programme for artists

Blue Bloods Wild Swim Club will meet to swim in lakes in the Cotswolds

Blue Bloods Wild Swim Club will meet to swim in lakes in the Cotswolds

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Swimming club with a difference launches in area

Since opening The Little Gem two years ago, Gemma McAteer's business has become a firm-favourite for locals.

Since opening The Little Gem two years ago, Gemma McAteer's business has become a firm-favourite for locals.

Café through to award finals for third year running

Photo of Best 3D winner, Sue Hooper and her three children: She is pictured at the Private View opening with her three children, from left: Annie Williamson, Jessie Anderson, Sue Hooper and Charlie Hitchcock

Photo of Best 3D winner, Sue Hooper and her three children: She is pictured at the Private View opening with her three children, from left: Annie Williamson, Jessie Anderson, Sue Hooper and Charlie Hitchcock

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Seventy stunning works of work on display at new show

Doug Newton of the Cotswold Oil Engine and Preservation Society far right

Doug Newton of the Cotswold Oil Engine and Preservation Society far right

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Popular engine club gears up to celebrate milestone

Malmesbury mayor Gavin Grant with Malmesbury Scouts at a mock town council meeting

Malmesbury mayor Gavin Grant with Malmesbury Scouts at a mock town council meeting

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Mayor applauds inspirational youngsters

Cirencester Swimming Club's older Phoenix squad

Cirencester Swimming Club's older Phoenix squad

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Successful start to the season for Cirencester Swimming Club

Town mayor Gavin Grant with the England players after the match at The Activity Zone

Town mayor Gavin Grant with the England players after the match at The Activity Zone

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Special event marks big step for new sports club

Major announcement about closed swimming pool. Library image

Major announcement about closed swimming pool. Library image

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Update on swimming pool closure at Cirencester Leisure Centre

Oelixdorfer Musikzug and Cirencester Band performing together at the Abbey Grounds Park Bandstand in Cirencester on Sunday, August 13

Oelixdorfer Musikzug and Cirencester Band performing together at the Abbey Grounds Park Bandstand in Cirencester on Sunday, August 13

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German band receives warm welcome in Cirencester

Activity on Referral program has helped more than 300 children and young people across Gloucestershire struggling with mental health get involved with a new sport

Activity on Referral program has helped more than 300 children and young people across Gloucestershire struggling with mental health get involved with a new sport

Clubs and societies

Program gets young people struggling with mental health into sport

Cirencester Rugby Club

Cirencester Rugby Club

Clubs and societies

New plans for Cirencester Rugby Football

Bourton's football in the river match takes place on Monday (Ben Birchall/PA)

Bourton's football in the river match takes place on Monday (Ben Birchall/PA)

Unusual Cotswold tradition 100 years in the making returns today

Sue Barker visited Bourton Vale Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday to open its new clubhouse. Here she is pictured with club members

Sue Barker visited Bourton Vale Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday to open its new clubhouse. Here she is pictured with club members

Sue Barker celebrates Cotswold tennis club's 100th anniversary

The Good Spa Guide has announced its finalists for the 2022 awards, with spas in Gloucester and Cirencester nominated.

The Good Spa Guide has announced its finalists for the 2022 awards, with spas in Gloucester and Cirencester nominated.

Two Gloucestershire spas amongst finalists for 2022 Good Spa Awards – see the contenders

Morris Minor group deliver Christmas hampers to night shelter

Morris Minor group deliver Christmas hampers to night shelter

Morris Minor group deliver Christmas hampers to night shelter

Grace Tushingham, John Wright and Judith Paris

Grace Tushingham, John Wright and Judith Paris

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Homegrown talent on show at Cirencester charity concert

Sharon Smith and her medals

Sharon Smith and her medals

London Marathon

71-year-old Cirencester runner impresses at London Marathon