Wotton-under-Edge Community Site - Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge is a town located at the southern end of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England.

This is a community web site and there's a lively discussion board, articles are contributed by members of the community, and there's links and classified ads and a list of all the local businesses.

Upcoming Events

Wed 24
Baby Cafe : Baby Café is an informal meeting place for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and toddlers. It is held at the United Church Hall Bradley Street, W.U.E on the 4th Wednesday afternoon of every month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. The tea and homemade cake is very much appreciated and the helpers who are nearly all grandmas like to feel that they are offering a relaxing afternoon for the customers. At only £1 per session, with endless cups of tea in the comfortable and warm surroundings of the United Church Hall, Baby Café is often referred to as ‘the best place to meet’
Aug 28
Baby Cafe : Baby Café is an informal meeting place for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and toddlers. It is held at the United Church Hall, Bradley Street, W.U.E on the 4th Wednesday afternoon of every month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. The tea and homemade cake is very much appreciated and the helpers who are nearly all grandmas like to feel that they are offering a relaxing afternoon for the customers. At only £1 per session, with endless cups of tea in the comfortable and warm surroundings of the United Church Hall, Baby Café is often referred to as ‘the best place to meet’
Aug 31
134th Hawkesbury Horticultural Show & Fair : Saturday 31st August 2019 Traditional village Horticultural Show & Fair. The main attraction is the large produce marquee, full of the biggest & best fruit, vegetables & flowers, home baking, crafts, home made wine & beer, original photographs & pictures – all produced by the local community. Main entertainment in the arena throughout the afternoon: - "Meirion Owen and the Quack Pack" - Welsh farmer Meirion and his sheepdogs provide an amazing display along with the "Quack Pack" of Indian Runner ducks, with audience participation. - Adam's Axemen Display Team- An amazing display of traditional lumberjack skills, showing strength and accuracy, along with competitive axe work. - "A guest appearance by Terry Walton" - Allotment guru Terry appears regularly on Radio 2's Jeremy Vine Show. - Rainbow Gecko Bubble man - Tractor pull competition There are also: - Rogers' fairground rides - Deer & Hog roast - Beer & cider tent - Pimms tent - Grand Raffle with a fantastic array of prizes - Archery lessons with the Bath Archers - Amazing selection of trade, craft & charity stalls Gates open at 12.30pm. Crowning of the Carnival King or Queen on The Plain at 1.30pm, followed by the procession. The Show prizes are distributed at 5.00pm. Grand Auction of Produce led by auctioneer Nick Cragg from Country Properties at 6.30pm. Come along to the Hawkesbury Show for a great day out! Pay on the gate or buy advance tickets at The Village Shop or The Post Office, Hawkesbury Upton Adults £5, Senior Citizens £3, Children £2, Family ticket £12 (2 adults + up to 4 children) Dogs welcome on a lead ~ Disabled parking in the Village Hall car park ~ Wheelchair accessible (High Street closed to vehicles 1.00 – 2.00pm) Hawkesbury Village Hall & Recreation Ground, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton GL9 1AU Contact telephone: 01454 232910 Website: www.hawkesburyshow.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/hawkesburyhorticulturalshow Included in The Daily Telegraph's "Best August bank holiday breaks in Britain" 2015
Sep 20
WOTTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2019 : Wotton Blues Festival starts tonight - check back for more details. Follow us on twitter @wottonbluesfest or visit our website www.wottonbluesfest.org
Sep 21
WOTTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2019 : Day two of the Wotton Blues Festival - check back for more details. Follow us on twitter @wottonbluesfest or visit our website www.wottonbluesfest.org
Sep 22
WOTTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2019 : Wotton Blues Festival ends tonight - check back for more details. Follow us on twitter @wottonbluesfest or visit our website www.wottonbluesfest.org

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