Leisure and culture news
A day to celebrate the Summer of Sport Inspire accolade
Published 16th May 2012
Today (16 May), UK Inspire Day will be celebrating the London 2012 Inspire Programme and its family of more than 2,700 exceptional projects.
Get your garden ready for summer at Arle Nursery’s annual plant sale
Published 4th May 2012
Don’t miss the big plant sale and pot swap at Arle Nursery on Hayden Road, which starts next Friday (11 May).
Family fun swim sessions at Leisure@cheltenham
Published 3rd May 2012
Leisure@cheltenham is launching family fun swimming sessions from this weekend.
Get involved with the Olympic Torch Relay in Cheltenham!
Published 2nd May 2012
Volunteers are needed in Cheltenham for a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this year’s Olympic Torch Relay.
Jubilee Jamboree
Published 1st May 2012
Monday 4 June 11.00am – 5.00pm in the grounds of St Mary, off Clarence Street, Cheltenham
Keep the kids busy with this year’s Easter holiday programme
Published 22nd March 2012
Cheltenham Borough Council‘s play and sport development teams are back this Easter to run an action packed programme full of play schemes, trip days, sports activities and more!
Trees to be planted in Springfields Park for Diamond Jubilee
Published 20th March 2012
This Friday, as part of the Woodland Trust Jubilee Woods Project, over 100 trees will be planted in Springfields Park.
Route for the Olympic torch relay is revealed today
Published 19th March 2012
Find out details of the roads the Olympic Flame will pass through when it visits Cheltenham on 23 May this year.
Midsummer Fiesta looking for local talent
Published 19th March 2012
Cheltenham Midsummer Fiesta is now searching for acts and performers for the 2012 Fiesta, to be held during Cheltenham Music Festival on Saturday 7th July in Montpellier Gardens.
Summer holiday scheme given Olympic accreditation
Published 19th March 2012
The sports development team at Cheltenham Borough Council are delighted that their Summer of Sport programme has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire mark.
Daytime swimming lessons for the young and old(er)!
Published 6th January 2012
Kick off the New Year with swimming sessions at leisure@cheltenham.
Free ‘Have a Go’ disability sport taster day
Published 6th January 2012
Young disabled people in Gloucestershire will have the opportunity to come and try a range of different sports on Saturday 14 January 2012.
Tennis @ Christmas?!
Published 15th November 2011
No need for kids to be bored during the Christmas holidays this year, thanks to an indoor tennis camp taking place at leisure@cheltenham.
Dive in! Face your fears
Published 10th November 2011
Do you miss out when everyone goes swimming because you are afraid of the water? Leisure@cheltenham in partnership with A2Z Swim is offering a course to help you conquer your fear of water.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink Project – Pittville Park
Published 10th November 2011
Cheltenham Café Co. has made the decision to postpone the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink project for 2011.
Popular Christmas market returns to Promenade
Published 10th November 2011
The fantastic range of festive crafts and gifts will come back to Cheltenham’s Promenade this year when the Christmas market returns on Friday 18 November.
Christmas parade to light up Cheltenham
Published 9th November 2011
Join in the Christmas celebrations and see all the lights switched on.
Cheltenham Racecourse will host the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay evening celebration
Published 4th November 2011
We are delighted to announce that Cheltenham Racecourse has been chosen to stage an evening celebration on 23 May next year, when the Olympic flame arrives in Gloucestershire.
Horse Parade: Horses back to the stable
Published 21st October 2011
Horse sculptures to be auctioned to raise money for charities.
Popular continental market returns bigger than ever
Published 3rd October 2011
Thursday 6 October to Sunday 9 October on the Promenade, Cheltenham.
Bedding plants for sale
Published 23rd September 2011
A selection of bedding plants will be on sale at the council’s nursery from next Tuesday.
New fitness partnership announced
Published 16th September 2011
leisure@cheltenham are delighted to announce a new partnership with Cheltenham Town football club (CTFC).
Teaching pool and spa have reopened
Published 31st August 2011
The teaching pool and spa pool at leisure@cheltenham have been reopened.
Teaching pool and spa currently closed
Published 23rd August 2011
Action is being taken to re-open the pools.
Contractor appointed to start 'Building for a New Future'
Published 18th August 2011
Workers are now on site following the appointment of ISG as the main building contractor for the Art Gallery & Museum's redevelopment scheme, called Building for a New Future.
Kids swim free with leisure@cheltenham
Published 11th August 2011
The summer holidays don’t need to cost a fortune, as leisure@cheltenham reminds families that their children can swim free of charge.
Cheltenham gallops to the finish with silver at Tatton Park
Published 10th August 2011
Taking the theme of Cheltenham ’s very own National Hunt Festival, the borough council’s nursery team has just scooped a silver award at Tatton Park .
Springfields Park is flying the Green Flag
Published 10th August 2011
Local park is one of the best in the country
A great day out for four-legged friends
Published 18th July 2011
Paws in the Park, 7 August, from 10.30am at Burrows playing field
Try something new with free fitness classes
Published 11th July 2011
16 and 17 July at leisure@cheltenham
Summer of Sport 2011 kicks off 25 July
Published 8th July 2011
Dodgeball, athletics, kung fu, basketball and street dance are just some of the ways to keep fit and active during the holidays when Summer of Sport 2011 launches on 25 July 2011.
Not too late to apply for share of £30,000
Published 27th June 2011
Closing date for applications is Friday 1 July
Summer holiday scheme launches - book a place today!
Published 21st June 2011
Booking lines are now open for parents to book their children in for a fun filled summer.
Centre’s energy efforts are recognised
Published 13th June 2011
More than 660 tonnes of carbon emissions were saved by leisure@cheltenham last year, which is the equivalent to taking 220 cars off the road.
Council nursery offers plant clearance sale
Published 13th June 2011
15 and 16 June, 8am - 3pm at Arle Nursery on Old Gloucester Road.
Summer fun for youngsters this half term
Published 26th May 2011
1 June, 11am – 3pm at Pittville Park
Cheltenham to host celebration event during London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route
Published 18th May 2011
It has today been revealed that Cheltenham has been selected to host an evening celebration event when the Olympic flame comes to the borough on 23 May 2012.
Imperial Garden re-design - have your say
Published 16th May 2011
Public consultation, 16 May to 24 June
Plants go on sale for green fingered residents
Published 13th May 2011
Members of the public can buy plants at low cost prices.
Come along for a 'tree walk and talk'
Published 10th May 2011
Tuesday 17 May at 6pm, from Montpellier Gardens bandstand
Pre-natal yoga is launched for mums-to-be
Published 9th May 2011
Leisure@cheltenham now offers pre-natal yoga classes, every Monday from 12.45 -1.30pm.
Walk well in Cheltenham
Published 5th May 2011
Due to popular demand, Cheltenham’s award winning health walks are expanding with the launch of evening walks.
Cheltenham goes continental as street market returns
Published 19th April 2011
Thursday 28 April until Monday 2 May at the Long Gardens, Promenade.
Fit as a fish?
Published 18th April 2011
Swimming lessons designed especially for those aged over sixty start on 28 April at leisure@cheltenham.
Play rangers showcase new improved parks
Published 12th April 2011
During the Easter holidays, the play rangers from Cheltenham Borough Council and Play Gloucestershire will be out and about providing free family fun in parks across the borough.
Youngsters will learn Badminton skills from top coach
Published 8th April 2011
Badminton England coach, Dan Brookes, is gearing up for a new ten week course of badminton coaching for youngsters aged from seven up to sixteen.
Going to great lengths to help Marie Curie Cancer Care
Published 31st March 2011
9 April 2011 – it’s not too late to sign up!
Cheltenham's art gallery and museum win £750k funding bid for redevelopment scheme
Published 22nd March 2011
Galleries close to public on 1 April 2011
New swimming lessons for babies from four months
Published 17th January 2011
Young children aged from four months to 36 months can now learn to swim in a fun, innovative way with new lessons at leisure@cheltenham.
leisure@cheltenham joins national scheme recognising club excellence
Published 11th January 2011
leisure@cheltenham has joined the Health Club Awards which recognises the best value clubs based on research conducted through members around the country.
Make an active swap this New Year
Published 11th January 2011
One month trial membership for just £30 and half price adult swimming
Free fitness at leisure@cheltenham this weekend
Published 10th January 2011
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 January 2011
Free Christmas play day – join in the fun
Published 15th December 2010
Sunday 19 December, 11am-4pm, at Montpeller Gardens
Crafty kids invited to library events
Published 7th December 2010
Youngsters can make their own decorations this Christmas with some help from the council’s play rangers.
leisure@cheltenham welcomes families to free event
Published 30th November 2010
Sunday 5 December, 2-6pm at leisure@cheltenham, Tommy Taylor's Lane.
Partners pull together to light up Cheltenham this Christmas
Published 8th September 2010
Residents and visitors of Cheltenham won’t be stuck for things to do this Christmas.
Boathouse is back in business
Published 29th July 2010
Following last weekend’s fire, Pittville Park’s popular boathouse will reopen to the public tomorrow (Friday 30 July).
Bounce your way to a healthier summer
Published 6th July 2010
Leisure@cheltenham is offering something a bit different this summer for youngsters aged three to fourteen years old.
Council’s health walks win national award
Published 27th May 2010
Health walks in Cheltenham have been recognised with a national award.
Get in shape with summer boot camp
Published 26th May 2010
Circuits, boxing and running are some of the ways to get fit this summer when leisure@cheltenham starts its boot camp on Monday 7 June.
Funding re-think for Pittville lake bridge
Published 19th May 2010
Funding for a proposed footbridge for the lower lake at Pittville Park is under review by Cheltenham Borough Council.
Teens bring street cheer to leisure@cheltenham
Published 19th May 2010
The latest and most unique combination of street dance, hip hop, cheer and pom dance is coming to leisure@cheltenham.
Young people to benefit from £4,500
Published 17th May 2010
Tuesday 18 May, 10am at Brizen Young People’s Centre
Disabled athletes showcase their talents
Published 13th May 2010
Monday 17 May, leisure@cheltenham, 10.00am -1.45pm
Updated: leisure@cheltenham: revised opening times
Published 7th May 2010
leisure@cheltenham is notifying customers of a change in opening times over the next couple of days, due to the elections.
leisure@cheltenham makes shortlist for national award
Published 5th March 2010
leisure@cheltenham is in the running to win an award for its impressive facilities later this month.
Soft play fun every week for youngsters
Published 19th February 2010
Bouncy castles, climbing blocks, slides and a mini trampoline are just some things to keep young children active every Friday, from 10.30 until 11.15am.
Family fun day for Children in Need
Published 17th November 2009
Fancy dress, baby gym drop-in sessions, body combat and a Pudsey pool party are just some of the activities taking place at leisure@cheltenham for Children in Need.
Leisure@cheltenham sponsors Zimbabwe well
Published 2nd November 2009
leisure@cheltenham has helped to restore the lives of up to 500 African people, simply by drinking water.
Hair-raising fun at Hatherley Park this Halloween
Published 27th October 2009
Those who are brave enough are invited to join the council’s community rangers and play team for an unforgettable evening of free spooky fun this Halloween.
Cheltenham goes continental as street market returns
Published 12th October 2009
Cheltenham will be going continental again this autumn, when an international street market sets up its stalls alongside Long Gardens, next to the Promenade.
Squash and racketball workshops launch
Published 5th October 2009
England squash coach, Tim Miller, is giving people of all ages the chance to perfect their skills in squash and racketball.
Business in Bloom annual awards ceremony
Published 29th September 2009
The annual Business in Bloom awards take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 30 September, at the Victory Club, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham.
Dog lovers will go barking mad for Paws in the Park
Published 28th July 2009
Sunday 2 August, 12-5pm, Burrows playing field, Leckhampton
Media release: Youngsters encouraged to sign up for swimming classes
Published 11th June 2009
Two free swimming classes are on offer when children sign up a twelve week course this summer term.
Kids get active with Sports Zone during half term
Published 7th February 2009
A popular holiday scheme to keep children entertained during half-term is back, with Sports Zone offering a range of sports and fun activities at leisure@cheltenham from 16 to 20 February.
Women's group now up and running
Published 13th January 2009
Exclusively for local women, a new ten week running group starts in Cheltenham on Monday 12 January. The course, part of the Women’s Running Network group, in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council, is aimed at beginners although all abilities are welcome.
Exercise can be the best medicine
Published 13th January 2009
A new referral scheme involving two GP surgeries, the fitness team at leisure@cheltenham and Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust, is expected to show that exercise can be one of the best medicines.