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February is lit-up in Cheltenham

Hundreds of people saw the launch of Light Up Cheltenham with spectacular street theatre drumming group Spark! More than 40 businesses are being lit-up like never before for three weeks. The week included Cheltenham’s first ever Observation Wheel and a string of performers. Photo credit Mikal Lludow. Light Up Cheltenham ends 24/02/2019.

Crowds delight at Cheltenham Christmas Lights

Cheltenham’s Christmas Lights switch-on was hailed a huge success as thousands of people gathered in the town centre. A giant White Witch puppet standing more than 16 feet high enthralled the crowds as she travelled through the town centre on a chariot on Saturday. Photo credit Mikal Lludow

White Witch in Cheltenham CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2018 from Evenlode Films on Vimeo.

Midsummer Fiesta

Cheltenham BID Gold sponsor of the Cheltenham Borough Council and Hesters Way Partnership event.

‘BID’ is now in Bloom!

BID in Bloom shows almost 100 baskets and troughs of flowers that brighten up more than 20 businesses across the town centre and will do until October.The BID has worked with UBICO, which runs the nursery in Old Gloucester Road, with the aim of adding extra blooms to those provided by Cheltenham Borough Council in parks and gardens.

Shezan
House of Fraser
The Courtyard
Beards
Horace Barton & Son
Indian Voojan
Montpellier Wine Bar
Pink Vintage
Rechercher
Smokey Joes

Cheltenham Chilli Fiesta -UK Chilli Queen

Crowds came from far and near to enjoy the second Cheltenham Street Chilli Fiesta and brought the sunshine with them.

Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition L2r Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk with event Winner Shahina Waseem, also know as the UK Chilli Queen picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham BID Chilli Fiesta at Cambray Place, Cheltenham Chilli eating competition picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography 02-6-18 tel; 07855177205
Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Breeze Radio Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography 02-6-18 tel; 07855177205
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Chilli eating competition L2r Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk with event Winner Shahina Waseem, also know as the UK Chilli Queen picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography 02-6-18 tel; 07855177205
Cheltenham BID Chilli Fiesta at Cambray Place, Cheltenham picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography

Cheltenham Cocktail Week – a recipe for success

Around Town…Jazz Festival & Spring Street Market

May 2-7 2018 saw Cheltenham town buzzing with music, markets and sunshine.

White Witch in Cheltenham CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2018 from Evenl

ode Films on Vimeo.

A Beautiful Celebration of Cheltenham

Cheltenham Beauty Week started Saturday 21 April and went on until 28 April. It took in everything from fashion and products and well-being experiences across Cheltenham.

BID Awards – A Night To Remember

The first Cheltenham BID Awards were a great success at one of our newest venues, The Old Courthouse.
The diversity of the businesses within the BID zone was shown in the winners. Across 10 categories, they included three restaurants, a bar, a menswear shop, a bath and body products shop, a podiatrist, a tattoo studio, a direct debit service and a designer kitchen shop.

The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for Chun Kong, of The Mayflower Restaurant, who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the huge contribution he has made to Cheltenham charities and organisations for more than 35 years. His award was presented by the Deputy Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Bernard Fisher.

Another 13 businesses and individuals were highly commended for their contributions over the last year.

Launch Of Cheltenham Beauty Week

More than 1,500 people attended the launch of Cheltenham Beauty Week in Regent Arcade. The event was set up to promote the week, which runs from April 21st to 28th, at businesses across Cheltenham.

A team from Hatherley Manor Hotel Spa completed 100 treatments during the day. Other participants were House of Fraser, who gave free makeovers, Martin & Phelps (wet shaves) and Monrose, who created 1940’s hairstyles with Victory Rolls.

Spectacular Spark! launch Light Up Cheltenham

Crowds were enthralled by spectacular street theatre drumming group Spark! as Cheltenham BID’s new event Light Up Cheltenham was launched.  Spark! played at The Brewery Quarter, the Promenade and the Quadrangle on Saturday evening.  As the drummers played, the new floodlights came on for the first time at The Municipal Offices, the Queens Hotel, Boots, the Brewery Quarter and the Town Hall.  Martin & Co, The Bank House, HSBC, United Services Club, Moo Moo and Fever nightclubs and three buildings in the Promenade, 131, Knight Frank and Cotswold Transport Planning are all lit in either magenta or cyan. Another highlight will be on Wednesday when the main buildings turn red for Valentine’s Day.

Cheltenham’s Independents Sale

Cheltenham’s independent retailers took part in a successful sale organised by Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID). Around 550 shoppers snapped up the bargains at Cheltenham’s Independents Sale at Princess Hall in Cheltenham Ladies College on Sunday. Women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, lingerie and jewellery were all on offer.
The businesses who took part were: Beards, Bodega, Boutique 3, James of Montpellier, Keith Scarrott Shoes, Sandra Dee and The Union Project. Customers were also able to add a little sparkle to their Sunday at The Cotswold Prosecco Company’s tuk tuk. Photography credit – Mikal Ludlow.

Shops dress for success – 10 finalists

Businesses of all kinds were encouraged to enter by using the hashtag #festivefacade on social media and there was a great response. The winner of the BID’s competition was gift shop Vinegar Hill on The Promenade. Judges were impressed by their winter scene featuring polar bears skating, sledging and generally having fun in the snow. Hotel Chocolat and jewellers Martin & Co were also commended for their displays in the competition . The other finalists were: Cath Kidston, James of Montpellier, Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty, Monrose, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Pia and White Stuff. Photography credit to Mikal Cudlow.

Street Chilli Fiesta is hot, hot, hot

Cheltenham’s first Street Chilli Fiesta was hailed a huge success.
Crowds flocked to Cambray Place for the event, organised by Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID).
The highlight was the “Clash of the Titans” chilli eating contest, which saw 12 competitors out to prove they could handle the hottest chillis.
Amy Dagger, of Tibberton, near Gloucester, saw off the competition to be hailed the winner.
There were a wide range of stalls offering everything from chilli sauces to chilli art.