Ebrington exhibits again at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Ebrington and District Gardening Club are very proud to have again been accepted to exhibit at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show from Tuesday 7th July to Sunday 12th July 2009.
In 2007 the club exhibited in the "Window Box and Hanging Basket" Competition and won a Bronze Medal with "Feathered Food Fantasy"
Local news
Born in 1949? Celebrate with a 60-year-old Steam Engine and travel free on the GWR this weekend!
This weekend on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – ‘The Honeybourne Line’ – celebrates a rather special lady’s 60th birthday.The ‘lady’ is engine no. 7903, named Foremarke Hall. And to help her celebrate, there’s a free ride on the 10-mile line on 4th and 5th July for anyone who was born in 1949!
Fantastic new Moreton Show website
Moreton-in-Marsh Show has given its website www.moretonshow.co.uk a brand new look.
Council and Politics
Cotswolds MP Builds Up Pressure on Government over National Star College Funding
Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown used today’s Prime Minister’s Question Time to challenge Gordon Brown over the decision to not provide funding for development at the National Star College in his constituency.
Cotswolds MP accuses Government of Playing Politics with Disabled Students
The National Learning and Skills Council has today announced the 13 Further Education Colleges that have received funding as part of their Further Education Capital Programme – and the National Star College has not been included - a move that Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has condemned as shocking.
Business News
Two Important Announcements from Chorley's
As from Wednesday 1st July 2009 Simon Chorley Art & Antiques will be known as Chorley’s.Chorley’s are also delighted to announce the appointment of Mr John Harvey as a Senior Director to the firm.
Central Presentations at the Piaggio UK Dealers Conference
For 2009, Piaggio chose to hold their annual UK Dealers conference and exhibition at the Mermaid Theatre London where the event saw over 250 dealers from across the UK attend.
Sports & Health News
Multi sports for children with disabilities given a boost in north Cotswolds
Multi-sports opportunities for children and young people with disabilities in the Cotswolds has been given a boost, thanks to a £1100 inclusion grant. The 4us2 club, set up by Cotswold District Council to encourage young people with disabilities to take part in sport, received the money thanks to a grant from Gloucestershire County Council this spring.
The 10 in 10 Brathay Challenge - More world records for Steve Edwards
Moreton in Marsh based Steve Edwards' thoughts on his build up and running again in the 10 in 10 Brathay Challenge - 10 Marathons in 10 Days! A terrific performance - very well done Steve.
