CLC Venues & Events

08/07/2024

Our beautiful lighting from our Leavers’ Ball last week 💡😀

23/06/2024

Celebrating 10 years of Murder Most Unladylike with Robin Stevens at Parabola Arts Centre

17/05/2024

Looking forward to our next Author Talk 📖

THE GIANT ON THE SKYLINE
BY CLOVER STROUD
What is it that makes a home? What is a home without the roots that tie you to a place? What is a home when a family is split?
In this profound and moving memoir, Clover paints a beautifully layered portrait of family, community and of belonging in a landscape that has drawn people to it for generation after generation.

Date: 27th May 2024 19:00
Location: Parabola Arts Centre
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Book tickets on 01989 564464 or via rossitersbooks.co.uk

25/04/2024

So excited for our amazing CLC Health and Fitness Centre

🏆We're finalists!🏆

We've made it to the final of the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year category.

🍀Wish us luck as the final judging takes place ahead of the Awards Ceremony on 16th May 🍀

https://www.soglos.com/lifestyle-awards/

14/04/2024

We are looking forward to our author talk next week 📚️

Groundbreakers

The Return of Britain’s Wild Boar
by Chantal Lyons
Big, messy and mysterious – crossing paths with a wild boar can conjure fear and joy in equal measure. Chantal Lyons moves to the boar’s stronghold of the Forest of Dean to get up close and personal with this complex, intelligent and quirky species,
Wednesday 17th April at 7pm

Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Ticket £8 each

(£3 redeemable against the book)

Book tickets on 01989 564464 ‬or via rossiterbooks.co.uk

27/03/2024

Come and join the Alina Choir, conducted by leading British conductor, Hilary Davan Wetton, on Sunday 14th April, 5-6pm at St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Montpellier St, Cheltenham GL50 1SP.

This high calibre amateur choir will be preparing for the concert in our beautiful Council Room, and celebrating some of the finest choral works by Elgar & Holst, commemorating the 90th anniversary of their passing.

Join them for this inspiring programme.

Tickets available from https://alinachoir.org/events/

26/03/2024

🌟We're hiring! 🌟

Are you looking for a hands-on summer experience looking after a variety of residential groups at Cheltenham Ladies' College?

We're recruiting a Summer School Manager on a fixed full time contract from 24th June - 30th August.

➡️ Working with a fun team
➡️ Opportunity to experience lots of different cultures
➡️ Good rates of pay

Full induction given, all that's required is an ability to multitask, strong communication skills and a sense of humour!

Applications close Sunday 7th April.

Click below for further information and to apply.

21/03/2024

We are looking forward to Mondays book event. 📚️ Tickets are still available!

Wild Woman
Empowering stories from women who work in nature
by Philippa Forrester

What does it take to be a woman living and working in the wilderness? From the sixteenth-century botanist who was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe to modern-day women responding to bear attacks in Yellowstone, working to rewild reserves in South Africa, or photographing Caribou in the Arctic, Philippa introduces us to some amazing wild women.

Monday 25th March
Parabola Arts Centre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £8 (£3 redeemable against the book) you can book tickets on 01989 564464

12/03/2024

🎹 Calling all pianists - grab one of the last few places on our popular course! 🎹

Now in its fourth year, our immersive residential piano course is going from strength to strength. Open to over 18s of at least Grade 6 standard, the residential course includes lessons, masterclasses and workshops with distinguished Faculty, combined with bespoke wellbeing classes and activities.

🔸Residential places are £1750, and non-residential £1200 🔸

🔸Sat 13th - Sat 20th July 2024 at Cheltenham Ladies' College🔸

Click below for full information and to secure your place.

Now entering it's 4th year, we're looking forward to The Thinking Pianist 2024. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE DATES: Saturday 13th - Saturday 20…

05/03/2024

Our wonderful CLC Health and Fitness Centre has been shortlisted in two categories for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards

Please give them a vote!

https://www.soglos.com/lifestyle-awards/

21/02/2024

Looking forward to our next book event 📖⁠
Wild Woman⁠
Empowering stories from women who work in nature⁠
by Philippa Forrester⁠
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What does it take to be a woman living and working in the wilderness? From the sixteenth-century botanist who was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe to modern-day women responding to bear attacks in Yellowstone, working to rewild reserves in Sough Africa, or photographing Caribou in the Arctic, Philippa introduces us to some amazing wild women.⁠
Venue: Parabola Arts Centre⁠
Time: 7pm⁠ on Monday 25th March
Tickets: £8 (£3 redeemable against the book)⁠
Book tickets on 01989 564464 or via rossiterbooks.co.uk

17/01/2024

🎹 Calling all pianists - last chance to secure your early bird discount! 🎹

Now in its fourth year, our immersive residential piano course is going from strength to strength. Open to over 18s of at least Grade 6 standard, the residential course includes lessons, masterclasses and workshops with distinguished Faculty, combined with bespoke wellbeing classes and activities.

Residential places are £1750, however if you complete your booking form and pay a deposit by 31st January, you can secure a place for just £1575. (Non-residential places also available)

🔸Sat 13th - Sat 20th July 2024 at Cheltenham Ladies' College🔸

Click below for full information and to secure your place.

Now entering it's 4th year, we're looking forward to The Thinking Pianist 2024. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE DATES: Saturday 13th - Saturday 20…

06/12/2023

Tonight the Parabola Arts Centre will be treated to a wonderful recital by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason as part of the Cheltenham Chamber Music concert series.

05/12/2023

All ready to welcome Philippa Langley for an evening of historical insights!

Rossiter Books

27/11/2023

After nearly a year of keep it under wraps, we're very excited for the second series of Sky's 'The Lazarus Project' to hit our screens.

Finally we get to see the beautiful library at Cheltenham Ladies' College in all its glory in this scene from Episode 1.

Shot in thick snow last December, the clever crew rigged powerful lights in the street outside, which shone through the windows to create a summer atmosphere.

If you're looking for a wonderful array of locations for your next photography or filming project, drop us an email: [email protected]

26/11/2023

Looking forward to the last Book Talk of the Year 📚️
The Princes in the Tower
Philippa Langley
Illustrated Talk and Book Signing
Philippa Langley MBE is an historian best known for her role in the discovery and reburial of Richard III.

Discover the findings of ‘The Missing Princes Project’. Applying police cold case investigation analysis to a centuries-old historical mystery and leaving no
stone unturned Philippa investigated the story of the Princes in the Tower, and the results are extraordinary.

Tuesday 5th December at 7pm

Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham

Ticket £8

(£3 redeemable against the book)

Book tickets on 01242 373815 ‬or via rossiterbooks.co.uk

25/11/2023

And meanwhile in the Parabola Arts Centre, Rebecca Caine is treating music lovers to a beautiful selection of songs.

25/11/2023

Another day another event!
All ready for a black-tie fundraiser ball.

24/11/2023

All ready for our Comedy Night!

21/11/2023

🤣 Finally introducing our headliner, the hilarious Rosie Holt

Rosie Holt is an actor, comedian and satirist. She is best known for her popular satirical videos on Twitter with over 6.5 million views of her playing an MP skewering the political landscape.

She is a winner of the Chortle Social Media Award 2022 and a nominee of the BPG Emerging Creators Award 2022 and Funny Women Content Creator Award 2022. The Times named her online work in its ’10 Best Political Comedies’ and her debut Edinburgh show ROSIE HOLT: THE WOMAN’S HOUR sold out its entire run before the start of the fringe.

Tickets still available via our website or at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48587

17/11/2023

🎟️ Meet our lineup - introducing our fabulous opener

Priya Hall is a stand up comedian and writer. She has featured on  Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), BBC  Presents:  Stand up for Live Comedy (BBC One & Three), Live From Aberystwyth Pier (BBC One Wales and BBC Radio Wales), Fred At The Stand (BBC Radio 4), Machynlleth Comedy Showcase (BBC Radio Wales), Stand Yp (S4C).

Priya has also written and starred in a BBC 2 Wales pilot alongside Meera Syal, called Beena and Amrit and wrote and starred in a BBC Radio Wales sitcom by the same name. She has been a guest panellist on The Blame Game (BBC NI), Breaking the News (BBC Radio Scotland), and a team captain on What Just Happened? (BBC Radio Wales). She was a semi-finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2021.

Come and laugh along with us on Friday 24th!

Tickets available via our website or at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CTWT

16/11/2023

Meet our Lineup 🤣 - is stepping into MC the night!

Tik Tok favourite Dom Hatton-Woods is a hit both online and in person with his slightly confused, slightly arrogant persona. Hailing from the North, Dom has now started to play The Stand-Up Club in London and we are tipping him for big future success.

Catch him as our MC next week! Tickets on sale via our website or at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48587

16/11/2023

*Event Cancellation*

We are very disappointed to hear Francis Spufford is poorly and unable to visit us tonight (Thursday 16th) to chat about his new book as part of the Rossiter Books Authors Series.

We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you at our next author event with Philippa Langley on 5th December

https://venues.cheltladiescollege.org/whatson/whats-on/the-princes-in-the-tower-philippa-langley-december-5th/

12/11/2023

🎟️ Join us for our final comedy network before Christmas! 🤣

This months lineup consists of: - as seen on Mae Martin’s ‘Feel Good’, - BBC Comedy Semi Finalist and our headliner - As seen on The Russell Howard Hour

Get your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CTWT or via our website.

Get ready to laugh out loud with an evening of great comedy as Avalon presents The Comedy Network. Why not grab a drink with us and sit back and relax in the company of some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Avalon has an unrivalled reputation for finding new comedy talent and has....

11/11/2023

Have you got your Ticket? If not there are tickets available for Thursday night Book Talk! 📚️⁠
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Cahokia Jazz⁠
Francis Spufford⁠
Book Talk and Signing ⁠
The multiple-award-winning Francis Spufford will talk about his fantastic new novel, Cahokia Jazz.⁠
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In a city that never was, in an America that never was, on a snowy night at the end of winter, two detectives find a body on the roof of a skyscraper…⁠
Thursday 16th November at 7pm Parabola Arts Centre. ⁠
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Ticket £8⁠
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(£3 redeemable against the book)⁠
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Book tickets on 01242 373815 ‬or via rossiterbooks.co.uk⁠
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08/11/2023

Beautiful flowers from last nights Thanks Giving event 💐

01/11/2023

🗓️ Here’s what’s on at our venues this month ✨

- The Science of Psychedelics with Dr David Luke - 9th November 19:30
- Francis Spufford - Cahokia Jazz (Book Talk and Signing) in association with - 16th November 19:00
- Caroline Lucas MP - 23rd November 19:30
- The Comedy Network ft. Jack Barry, Priya Hall and Rosie Holt - 24th November 20:00
- Rebecca Caine - Dividing Day - 25th November 20:00

🎟️ All tickets available via our website : https://venues.cheltladiescollege.org/whatson/whats-on/

26/10/2023

We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dick Francis’ son Felix this evening.

24/10/2023

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our headliner, Luke Kempner, has had to pull from our comedy network this Friday.

Due to this we’ve taken the tough decision to cancel this week’s show.

We’ll be back in November for our final comedy network before Christmas. So keep your eyes peeled for our lineup announcement!

20/10/2023

🗓️ Just one week until comedy Network is back! We can’t wait to welcome Luke Kempner Ania Magliano-Wright & Jessie Nixon Comedy

Friday 27th October at 8pm.
Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Tickets £13

Book your tickets now at https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMKX

Avalon Comedy

Get ready to laugh out loud with an evening of great comedy as Avalon presents The Comedy Network. Why not grab a drink with us and sit back and relax in the company of some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Avalon has an unrivalled reputation for finding new comedy talent and has....