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Opera comes to the Parabola Arts Centre!
Villa nCanto's emotive production of Madama Butterfly. Experience authentic Italian Opera at its very best. Puccini's beloved masterpiece, Madama Butterfly, is brought to you by Italian Opera company Villa inCanto following their sell-out London performance. This intimate performance in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, is a specially tailored Opera with Maestro Riccardo Serenelli at the piano, three international Italian-trained opera... singers, bespoke handmade costumes and magical japanese backdrop projections.
This reduced version of the Opera is accessible even to first time opera goers, as proceeding each Act Maestro Serenelli gives a brief description of the unfolding story to enhance and enrich your listening experience. Villa inCanto is a unique way of enjoying Italian Opera. Cash bar available for pre-show and interval drinks.
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THURSDAY 21st MARCH
Opera comes to the PAC!
Villa nCanto's emotive production of Madama Butterfly.
... Experience authentic Italian Opera at its very best.
Puccini's beloved masterpiece, Madama Butterfly, is brought to you by Italian Opera company Villa inCanto following their sell-out London performance. This intimate performance in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, is a specially tailored Opera with Maestro Riccardo Serenelli at the piano, three international Italian-trained opera singers, bespoke handmade costumes and magical japanese backdrop projections.
This reduced version of the Opera is accessible even to first time opera goers, as proceeding each Act Maestro Serenelli gives a brief description of the unfolding story to enhance and enrich your listening experience. Villa inCanto is a unique way of enjoying Italian Opera.
Cash bar available for pre-show and interval drinks.
Click the link in the comments for more information.
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SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY - Joshua Burnell & Band present The Road To Horn Fair
After releasing a folk song every week for a year, 5-star reviews, Radio 2 spins and a roaringly successful festival run, Joshua Burnell & his 6-piece band are taking the show on the road with a brand new album. They’ve set feet stomping and heads banging with riotous fiddle tunes, electric guitars and a healthy dose of distorted Hammond organ thrown in for good measure.
... RnR magazine sagely opined "it’s only a matter of time before the bigger stages beckon," after giving the previous album, Songs From The Seasons, a solid 5/5 review.
If you’re a fan of folk music, rock music or just a lot of fun, this is not one to miss.
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THE UK'S FIRST AND LARGEST KILO SALE RETURNS!
Saturday 26th January in our Princess Hall.
Entry prices... Super Earlybird – Access at 10am (tickets ONLY) Earlybird – Access at 11am - £3 (on the door) General – Access at 12pm - £1.50 (on the door)
Supplied by Europe's LARGEST vintage wholesaler, The Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale lets you pick from thousands of vintage, retro and branded items from 70s – early 00's! Roll up your sleeves and rummage through tonnes of clothing and save ££'s! There is NO minimum spend so if it's just one light item you want, expect to pay as little as 50p!
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We're already planning some of our summer events and it brought back memories of this summer party from a few years ago.
If your business is looking for a venue for its summer party then please do give us a call (01242 707484).
We would love to show you around our amazing facilities.

JOIN ITV RACING’S ED CHAMBERLIN AND AN EXPERT PANEL SHARING THEIR TIPS FOR THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2019.
Gold Cup week is the highlight of the racing calendar, and you can join us for an exclusive preview event bringing racing enthusiasts together for an evening of top tips, great networking and entertainment, whilst raising money for WellChild.
The evening will include a top racing panel and Q&A featuring members of the BAFTA Award-winning ITV Racing team, plus your chance t...o win on the WellChild charity races commentated live by ITV’s Richard Hoiles.
Ed Chamberlin will be joined by Racing Post Editor Bruce Millington, trainers Kim Bailey and Richard Phillips and commentator Richard Hoiles, along with a number of other racing experts to be confirmed, who will all share their experiences, opinions and tips for the week ahead.
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THE UK'S FIRST AND LARGEST KILO SALE RETURNS!
Saturday 26th January in our Princess Hall.
Entry prices... Super Earlybird – Access at 10am (tickets ONLY) Earlybird – Access at 11am - £3 (on the door) General – Access at 12pm - £1.50 (on the door)
Supplied by Europe's LARGEST vintage wholesaler, The Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale lets you pick from thousands of vintage, retro and branded items from 70s – early 00's! Roll up your sleeves and rummage through tonnes of clothing and save ££'s! There is NO minimum spend so if it's just one light item you want, expect to pay as little as 50p!
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5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR NEXT EVENT VENUE
Getting the venue right for your event can mean the difference between success and failure. There are a few important factors to consider when choosing a venue, whether it’s a large conference, small meeting, wedding reception or a gala dinner.
Here are my top tips to consider when choosing a venue for your next event:
... 1. Location The venue location needs to be the first factor you look at when planning your event. It should have good transport links, parking and accommodation nearby. It’s also important to take into consideration who your guests are and where they will be coming from, and ensure that the location is somewhere that works for the majority.
2. Catering The catering is what always sticks in the minds of your guests. Whether it’s canapés, a sit-down meal or a drinks reception, ensure you have something available for all tastes. Not everyone drinks alcohol so remember to provide non-alcoholic alternatives. You can be creative with these. Mocktails are a great way to make non-drinkers feel included. Also remember to offer vegetarian alternatives to meat dishes, as well as catering for those with food allergies if required.
3. Size The venue size and capacity must be just right, being too small will create overcrowding; whilst being too big will give a sense of emptiness and an under-attended, unsuccessful event. Most venues should have capacity numbers for all their rooms, aim to be just slightly under the capacity limit, but never over and never far under, and you should be alright.
4. Layout Options Whether you are hosting a drinks reception, stand-up buffet, cabaret-style dinner or conference presentation, ensure the venue has experience and plans in place to cater for your desired style and seating arrangements. You can also ask the venue if they have a seating plan or a gallery of images from past events that have used your desired style, to ensure the format will match your expectations.
5. Date and Time Sounds logical, but make sure you check your calendar for significant events around the time you are planning your event. Make sure you check for similar events within your industry but also local (of your venue) events which may take away guests from your event.
These are just a few of the important points to consider when choosing a venue.
At Cheltenham Ladies' College, we have a range of venues to suit your needs and we are conveniently located near to Cheltenham town centre and also transport links.
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If you love the sales and enjoy hunting for a bargain, then look no further than the third annual Cheltenham Boutique Sale on Sunday 27th January in the Princess Hall.
Ten of the town’s favourite businesses will be giving shoppers exclusive discounts of up to 75 per cent off retail prices for one day only.
Organised by Cheltenham BID, this popular annual event welcomed more than 600 people through the door last year and it is anticipated that even more will attend this year.
... Women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, jewellery and beauty products will all be available at the event, which will be open from 11am to 3.30pm.
The iconic Princess Hall makes a wonderful setting for the event and gives many people the chance to visit the building for the first time.
The full line-up of businesses taking part is: Beards, Bodega, Frank & Doll, Harris Rae, Horace Barton, James of Montpellier, Keith Scarrott Shoes, Molton Brown, Roxtons and Tia-Tia,
Cheltenham Ladies' College’s café will be open throughout and there will be male and female changing facilities.
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THE UK'S FIRST AND LARGEST KILO SALE RETURNS!
Supplied by Europe's LARGEST vintage wholesaler, The Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale lets you pick from thousands of vintage, retro and branded items from 70s – early 00's! Roll up your sleeves and rummage through tonnes of clothing and save ££'s! There is NO minimum spend so if it's just one light item you want, expect to pay as little as 50p!

A throwback to the Cheltenham Literature Festival launch party in our Princess Hall in October. #tbt

Inspire your audience by hosting your next conference in one of our unique venues

A SWINGING CHRISTMAS EVENING WITH PETER GILL
THURSDAY 20TH DECEMBER
"The perfect start to the festive period!
... Boogie-woogie and swing pianist/vocalist Peter Gill and his band will perform their eclectic mix of swing, boogie-woogie and Christmas gems such as 'White Christmas', 'Santa Claus Is Comin To Town', 'Baby It's Cold Outside', 'Winter Wonderland' and 'Mr Bojangles'.
This is an evening of sublime, cool, boogie and blues interlaced with Peter’s friendly and witty banter.
Saxophonist Graeme Budd, vocalist Suzy Jacoby will join Peter along with Mike Croshaw on guitar and Steve Laffy on drums."
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