Although the traditional Christmas light event was unable to go ahead this year, Cheltenham is still sparkling in a beautiful Christmas glow following the switch on of the town’s new festive lights.
The new Christmas lights, organised by Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID), are accompanied for the first year with golden baubles hanging from the trees on the pedestrianised Promenade and gold powder-coated holly, reindeer, stars and harps adorning the lampposts, allowing people to feel festive throughout the day and night. Alongside the new additions on the Promenade, there is also a stunning new Christmas tree on Montpellier roundabout.
All photos taken by Mikal Ludlow.
BID in Bloom 2020
The BID supplied external baskets and troughs of flowers to 21 individual businesses this summer as they continue to brighten up the town until mid-October 2020.
The BID worked with PHS Greenleaf, who supplied and set-up the flowers and UBICO, who have been watering the arrangements daily with the aim of adding extra blooms to those provided by Cheltenham Borough Council in parks and gardens.
COVID-19 Social Distancing stickers
The Cheltenham BID team have been making weekly trips in to the town centre to offer 2 metre social distancing stickers to the businesses in preparation for when the town starts to slowly re-open.
Coventry building society, The Prom
Mister’s – Grosvener Terrace
High Street
Santander – High Street
Halifax – Winchcombe Street
Cheeseworks, Regent Street
Barclays, High Street
Spa Pharmacy, Montpellier
Virgin Money, High Street
Nationwide, High Street
Inside Santander
Light Up Cheltenham 2020
Light Up Cheltenham (brought to you by the BID) got off to a spectacular start on Saturday 1 February with thousands of spectators attending the opening night. The evening saw Spark! a street theatre drumming group put on a dazzling performance finishing at Imperial Gardens. Spectators were then able to take the opportunity to ride on the giant observation wheel or join a guided tour.
Cheltenham BID Light Up Cheltenham launch with Spark! the light up drummers
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
The Observation Wheel
Holst and The Observation Wheel
HSBC
The Ivy Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town hall
The Queens Hotel
No 131 The Prom
The Promenade
The Brewery Quarter
Martin & Co and The Bank House
The Promenade shops
Neptune’s Fountain
Cheltenham’s Boutique Sale 2020
Sunday 26 January saw shoppers snapping up bargains at Princess Hall in Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, bath and body products and jewellery were all on offer.
The businesses who took part were: Arkell & Wills, Beards, Bodega,Cocoa Couture, Jakeroo, James of Montpellier, Harris Rae, Keith Scarrott Shoes, Law & Co and Molton Brown.
Cheltenham’s Christmas late night shopping event
Cheltenham’s streets were filled with entertainment during its late-night shopping event on the 5 December from 5pm-8pm. The event saw many town centre shops open, including the area of Montpellier open until 8pm
Late night Christmas shopping around Cheltenham with entertainment. Lakeside School Choir Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography – Licenced to Cheltenham BID for all uses
Our Christmas Carol inspired Christmas Light Switch-on 2019
This year’s spectacular event was inspired by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and saw three giant ghost puppets parade through the town eventually meeting outside The Queens Hotel where they met Scrooge and tried to change his ways. See full article.
Photo credit: Mikal Ludlow Production team: Evenlode Production
Father Christmas
Ghost of Christmas present
Ghost of Christmas past
Ghost of Christmas future
Scrooge
Main stage – BBC host Dominic Cotter. Father Christmas and Scrooge
The crowds on The Promenade
Cheltenham Christmas Market. The Promenade
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Montpellier Street
Cheltenham Paint Festival 2019
Cheltenham’s paint festival is the latest addition to the Cheltenham festivals calendar which brings high-quality artwork from leading national and international street artists to the town centre. Come and take a walk through Cheltenham to experience these wonderful works of art. The BID sponsored the Siamese Cat by Samer on Albion/Winchcombe Street.
BID in Bloom 2019
BID in Bloom is back this year from the success of last
year’s beautiful blooms.
The BID has worked with Knightsbridge Nursery and UBICO to
add 100 extra blooms to 22 businesses across the town centre, these are
additional to those provided by Cheltenham Borough Council in parks and
gardens.
The troughs and baskets will be up from now until the end
October, covering at least six festivals across the four months.
Among the businesses involved are House of Fraser, in Regent Street, menswear specialists Horace Barton, Martin & Co on The Promenade, Cheltenham Martial Arts in Winchcombe Street and five bars and pubs – Montpellier Wine Bar, The Spectre, The Stable, Smokey Joes and Whittle Taps and many more.
Cheltenham Street Chilli Fiesta
Eight brave souls took part in the Cheltenham Street Chilli Fiesta 2019, Clash of the Titans chilli eating competition, to see who could eat the hottest chillies. The Street Chilli Fiesta took part on Saturday June 1 in Cambray Place.
Cheltenham BID Awards 2019
2019 winners and highly commended businesses joined Cotswold Life and Cheltenham BID board members to celebrate the second Cheltenham BID Awards at The Old Courthouse. Cotswold Life Business & Professional Editor, Tanya Gledhill welcomed guests and Cheltenham BID Director, Kevan Blackadder and Cheltenham BID Chair, Alex Rose congratulated all of the businesses for their contribution towards making Cheltenham town centre the lively and diverse place that it is. #CLCheltBIDawards Photo credit to Thousand Word Media.
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Winners, with Kevan Blackadder, BID director.
The Highly Commended award winners.
Newcomer of the Year, highly commended, The Cotswold Cheese Co
Newcomer of the Year, winner, John Lewis and Partners
Young Business Person of the Year, highly commended, Abigail Bowers from Keith Scarrott Shoes
Young Business Person of the Year, winner,Sylwia Mackintosh from Regency Chandeliers
Retail Manager of the Year, highly commended, Sarah Perrett from New Look.
Retail Manager of the Year, winner, Chantelle Stemp from Hotel Chocolat
Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year, highly commended, Huffkins, instore at John Lewis & Partners.
Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year, winner, Triple Two Coffee
Health and Beauty Business of the Year, highly commended, Charlotte Tilbury, in store at John Lewis & Partners
Health and Beauty Business of the Year, winner, Earl’s & Co, award collected on their behalf by Philip Jordan, deputy chairman of Cheltenham BID.
Independent Business of the Year, highly commended, The Square Pillow.
Independent Business of the Year, winner, Cheltenham Martial Arts
Professional Services Business of the Year, winner, Brite Recruitment.
Bar/Club/Pub of the Year, highly commended, The Botanist.
Bar/Club/Pub of the Year, winner, The Cotswold Inn.
Restaurant of the Year, highly commended, Kibou Sushi.
Restaurant of the Year, winner, Lumiere
Customer Service Award, highly commended, Helen Ashley from James of Montpellier.
Customer Service Award, highly commended, Cheryl Parker of Welcome Gym, award collected on her behalf by Richard Dare, Cheltenham BID board
Customer Service Award, winner, Emma Durrant from Montrose Boutique UK
Alex Rose, managing director of Beards The Jewellers and chairman of Cheltenham BID, Kevan Blackadder, director of BID, and Tanya Gledhill, editor of Cotswold Life Business and Professional.
Koj, Cheltenham BID board member
Goody bags for guests at The 2019 Cotswold Life Cheltenham BID Awards, at The Old Courthouse, Cheltenham
Kevan Blackadder, BID director, award winner Emma Durrant from Montrose Boutique UK, and Tanya Gledhill, from Cotswold Life Business and Professional.
Sophie Scarrott, Gracey Del-Nevo, and Abigail Bowers from Keith Scarrott Shoes.
Phil Cook from Cheltenham BID, and Kat Mabbott from Regent’s Arcade
Chantelle Stemp and Lizzy Maloney from Hotel Chocolat
Emma and Lee Durrant from Montrose Boutique UK
Sophie Harris and Karen Pollard from Brite Recruitment.
Alexandra Davison and SJ Griffiths from Cheltenham Wellbeing Festival.
Jack Martin, Chelsea Rixson and Rebecca Trist from The Botanist
Lisa Kowalski, Dustin Wise from L’Una Design, and Jess Goodwin from Marketing Cheltenham.
Kelly Ballard, Tara Sanchez from Marketing Cheltenham, and Terri Brewster from The Brewery Quarter
Chantelle Stemp from Hotel Chocolat is presented with Retail Manager of the Year.
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.
Cheltenham Observation Wheel
Holst and Wheel
The Queens Hotel
LED drummers Spark!
LED drummers Spark! performing at The Brewery Quarter 02/02/2019
The Promenade
The Promenade including Whitestuff…
Neptune’s Fountain
Bank House and Martin & Co
Bank House, Whetherspoons
Municipal Offices
The Brewery Quarter
Cheltenham Town Hall
The Rotunda building, The Ivy Montpellier Brassiere Cheltenham
Cheltenham Observation Wheel and The Queens Hotel Cheltenham MGALLERY by Sofitel
Neptunes Fountain, Light Up Cheltenham
Municipal Offices, Light Up Cheltenham
Photon LED duo, Smoking Hot Productions performing outside of John Lewis and Partners.
Photon LED jugglers, Smoking Hot Productions.
Bethany Goodman aka Betsy singing outside John Lewis and Partners
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
The White Witch
Cheltenham Christmas Light switch
She’s behind you!
Father Christmas meets the boys and girls
Father Christmas and his Elves
The Witches goblins on Imperial Gardens stage
The reactions to the lights
Father Christmas and his Elves on Imperial Gardens stage
The Christmas Market, Geraud Markest UK
Lord Byron and Lady Donna, around town entertainment
Families gather in Cheltenham
The White Witch at The Brewery Quarter
Around town performers
Merry Christmas from Cheltenham, Boots Corner
High Street Christmas Lights
Father Christmas and his Elves
Montpellier Christmas Lights
Crowds gather for Cheltenham’s Christmas Lights Switch-on count down
Cheltenham BID was a Gold Sponsor of the community event, which involved a number of organisations including Cheltenham Borough Council, Hesters Way Partnership and Cheltenham West End Partnership.
Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens Mikal Ludlow Photography
Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens Mikal Ludlow Photography
Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Cheltenham BID stall
Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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Montpellier Fiesta in Montpellier Gardens
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‘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
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Chilli eating competition
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Chilli eating competition
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Chilli eating competition
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Chilli eating competition
L2r Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk with event Winner Shahina Waseem, also know as the UK Chilli Queen
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Chilli eating competition
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Chilli eating competition
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Cheltenham BID Chilli Fiesta at Cambray Place, Cheltenham
Chilli eating competition
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Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk
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L2r Miss Cheltenham Katy Van Hemelryk with event Winner Shahina Waseem, also know as the UK Chilli Queen
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Cheltenham BID Chilli Fiesta at Cambray Place, Cheltenham
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Cheltenham Cocktail Week – a recipe for success
The Chivas Blend Experience at John Gordons.
The Chivas Blend Experience at John Gordons.
Plymouth Gin Tea Party at Queens Hotel.
picture by Katy Van Hemelryk
Plymouth Gin Tea Party at Queens Hotel.
picture by Katy Van Hemelryk
Plymouth Gin Rea Party at Queens Hotel.
picture by Katy Van Hemelryk
Absolut Opening Party at Aquaviate.
Plymouth Gin event at Lily Gins. picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Plymouth Gin event at Lily Gins.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Plymouth Gin event at Lily Gins.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Plymouth Gin event at Lily Gins.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Plymouth Gin event at Lily Gins
The guests get a chance to mix their own Martinis.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Havana Club event at Smokey Joes.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Havana Club event at Smokey Joes.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Havana Club event at Smokey Joes.
Callum Pates, brand ambassador for Havana Club.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Havana Club event at Smokey Joes.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Havana Club event at Smokey Joes.
Callum Pates, brand ambassador for Havana Club
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photogarphy
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Closing night celebrating Jameson whiskey at Croft and Jones Trading part of The Clarence Social.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Around Town…Jazz Festival & Spring Street Market
May 2-7 2018 saw Cheltenham town buzzing with music, markets and sunshine.
Last day of Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Last day of Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Jazz Festival. Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Last day of Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Last day of Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Family workshops run by University of Gloucestershire studentsPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring Stolen ChocolatesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring The StraysPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe fun spills over to the Imperial Gardens as people relax in the hot weatherPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring Stolen ChocolatesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring Stolen ChocolatesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesBusker performers around town as part of the Jazz FringePicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal Offices Busker performers around town as part of the Jazz FringePicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesBusker performers around town as part of the fringe. Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring Stolen ChocolatesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesThe Cambray Place stage featuring Stolen ChocolatesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal OfficesBusker performers around town as part of the fringe. Ben CipollaPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham.
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal Offices
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham.
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal Offices
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham.
Super Saturday for Cheltenham with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Spring Street Market on The Promenade as well as the Food and Drink Market on The Promenade in front of the Municipal Offices
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Cheltenham based band Thrill Collins wow the audience on the Free Stage
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Montpellier Gardens.
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
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.
The Elemis Beauty Room in Cavendish House was offering a facial and use of the Biotech machine.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Bobbi Brown counter in Cavendish House was offering a makeup and lip wardrobe session.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Clarins in Cavendish House was offering a facial and makeup session.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Boots had a Blow Dry Bar run by Kirsty Sayers from Bumble and Bumble who is pictured blow drying Daljit Mehat’s hair while her daughter Ramarni Mehat watches on.
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Mikal Ludlow – Cheltenham Beauty Week Phtographer
Monrose Vintage Victory Roll Demonstration.
#FeelingGood Frame – Regent Arcade
Monrose Vintage Victory Roll Demonstration – Miss Gloucester Savannah Evans
Neal’s Yard hosted Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture with Jennie Sheringham. Jennie demonstrates on Grace Cavanagh
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Neal’s Yard hosted Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture with Jennie Sheringham. Jennie demonstrates on Grace Cavanagh
picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Beauty Week. Tokyo Tattoo event at TopshopLaura Leigh show theiCheltenham Beauty WeekPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
Cheltenham Beauty Week. Tokyo Tattoo event at TopshopTatto artist Lavale working on Max HurnPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography28-4-18
Cheltenham Beauty Week. Tokyo Tattoo event at TopshopTatto artist Lavale working on Max HurnPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography28-4-18
Cheltenham Beauty Week. Tokyo Tattoo event at TopshopTatto artist Sam Andrews working on Scott MalfoyPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography28-4-18
Cheltenham Beauty Week. Tokyo Tattoo event at TopshopTatto artist Sam Andrews working on Scott MalfoyPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography28-4-18
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.
Cllr Steve Jordan from Cheltenham Borough Council, Sophie Scarrott from Keith Scarrott Shoes and Alex Rose from Cheltenham BID and Beards Jewelers
Max Shaw and Chris Capewell from The Union Project and Peter Timperley from Cotswold Life
Adrienne Davies and Theo Platt from Earl’s & Co with Emma Graveney from Kibousushi
Richard Dare from James of Montpellier and Abby Bowers from Keith Scarrot Shoes
Dustin Wise from L’una Design, Valentina Mandrillo and Deano Jouni from Tokyotattoo Studios with Scott Lahive The Regent Arcade
Belinda Hunt and Maria Marriott from Cheltenham BID
Angharad Trueman and Tracey Fisher from CGT Lettings
Beverley Jackson and Danny Harris from The Cosy Club
Arash Noori and Tom Noori from Door 4
Adrienne Davies and Theo Platt from Earl’s & Co with Emma Graveney from Kibousushi
Meg Torres, Jess Earl and Leah Parry from Earl’s & Co
Andy Stalsberg and Dave Carr from Eazy Collect Services
Lizzy Maloney and Chantelle Stemp from Hotel Chocolat
Kevan Blackadder and Terri Brewster from Cheltenham BID and Brewery Quarter
Allton Axton and Laura Leigh from Laura Leigh Hair & Beauty with Cllr Bernard Fisher from Cheltenham Borough Council
Guests networking at the Cotswold Life Business & Professional sponsored Cheltenham BID Awards 2018 at The Old Courthouse, Cheltenham
Adam Goddard and Sharron Lamanuzzi from Martin & Co Jewelers
Guests at the Cotswold Life Business & Professional sponsored Cheltenham BID Awards 2018 at The Old Courthouse, Cheltenham
Annie Rhodes from Smokey Joe’s, Mike Lowe from Cotswold Life and Vickie Godding from Smokey Joe’s
Merrick Cardew and Emma Price from Supafoot
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.
Picture by Mikal Ludlow
Picture by Mikal Ludlow
Picture by Mikal Ludlow
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Picture by Mikal Ludlow
Picture by Mikal Ludlow
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Picture by Mikal Ludlow
Picture by Mikal Ludlow
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.
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Queens Hotel. Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
131 The Promenade (part of the Lucky Onion Group)Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
The Bank HousePicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Martin and CoPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Municipal OfficesPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Cheltenham Town HallPicture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Knight Frank (left) and Cotswold Transport Planning (right) Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Boots Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
HSBC Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
The Brewery Quarter. Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography10-2-18
Spark!
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.
Boutique 3
James of Montpellier
Union Project
Sandra Dee
Beards
Keith Scarrot Shoes
Princess Hall
Cheltenham’s Independents Sale
Cheltenham’s Independents Sale
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.
Vinegar Hill
Hotel Chocolat
Martin & Co
Monrose Boutique
James of Montpellier
Laura Leigh
White Stuff
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Pia
Cath Kidston
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.
Clash of the Titans winner Amy Dagger
The Clash of the Titans
The Clash of the Titans
Crowds outside Wild Beer in Cambray Place
Crowds gather for the Clash of the Titans
Mei’s homemade Oriental cooking chilli sauces and chutneys
The sun shines on the Chilli Fiesta
Cambray Place is packed for the Chilli Fiesta
Craig Wright of The Breeze
The Chilli of the Valley stall
The heat starts to tell in the Clash of the Titans
Municipal Offices
Neptune’s Fountain
Bank House and Martin & Co
Bank House, Whetherspoons
The Brewery Quarter
Cheltenham Town Hall
The Rotunda building, The Ivy Montpellier Brassiere Cheltenham
The Promenade including Whitestuff…
The Promenade
LED drummers Spark! performing at The Brewery Quarter 02/02/2019