What's On Calendar
Find all the events CKPC is organising or involved in on our What's On calendar!
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Craft Group at Planted
Wed, 26th Feb 2025 10:00 - 11:30
Drop-in to Planted' FREE and friendly craft group. Bring your own or pop in for a chat if you're curious.
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am
- No experience needed
- Everyone is welcome
- Sewing room also available upstairs
- Meet new people, share ideas and swap materials
- Grab a coffee and/or a slice of cake from the cafe
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group Meeting
Wed, 26th Feb 2025 19:30 - 21:00
Want to be part of a community-led effort to improve local air quality?
📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th February
🕕 Time: 7.30pm
📍 Location: Planted Community Hub, London Road
Join us for the next Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group meeting, where we'll be discussing our latest projects, including the expansion of our air quality monitor network, our upcoming idling reduction campaign, and new ways to reduce air pollution in our community.
Why Come Along?
🌿 Learn more about local air pollution and its impact.
💡 Get involved in practical, community-led solutions.
🤝 Meet like-minded people who care about improving air quality.
🚗 Help shape the next steps in our campaign for cleaner air.
Whether you've been involved before or are just curious about what we do, we'd love to see you there! No expertise is needed - just enthusiasm and a willingness to make a difference.
- Venue:
- Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
CK Junior Chess Club
Fri, 28th Feb 2025 17:15 - 18:45
♟️ E𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 5:15-6:45pm
♟️ Stanton Hall, Church Piece, GL53 8AR
Open to all young chess enthusiasts aged 8-16.
Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come and sharpen your skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Best of all, it's completely free!
Email to book: ao@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Greener Together book group
Fri, 28th Feb 2025 18:00 - 19:00
Greener Together book group - 6-7pm at Planted 197 London Road.Borrow something from Gloucestershire Libraries
Greener Together collection or bring a book that's inspired you to live more sustainably. Search the collection here: https://gloslibraries.uk/greener-together
It's FREE to attend, just let us know that you're coming by boking a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/planted-vision-21-80155779123
Pop into Planted (197 London Road, Charlton Kings) and chat about the books that have inspired you to live more sustainibly. Topics range from fiction and poetry about climate and nature to practical books about sustainable fashion, crafts, gardening and cooking. Read whatever you like and share your throughts about your chosen book with the group.
Visit your local library to borrow a book from their Greener Together Collection. You can also download an ebook or audio book from Borrow Box using your library card details. Can't find the book you want? Search the Greener Together catalogue here and reserve it to be sent to your nearest library. https://gloslibraries.uk/greener-together
You can also bring along a book that has inspired you.
Planted is a community cafe run by sustainability charity Vision21 and their partners. Hot drinks will be available to purchase from the cafe.
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 1st Mar 2025 17:00 - 18:30
Rain or shine, basketball is now on EVERY Saturday, thanks to our new mobile Basketball Hoop Unit which we installed in the Kings Hall.
- Every Saturday (no break during school holidays), 5-6:30pm
- On the MUGA or in the Kings Hall depending on weather (both by Grange Field, Church Piece, GL53 8JN)
- For 12-18yo, all abilities welcome
- Free
- Friendly coaches and group
- No booking required, just show up!
- Venue:
- MUGA, Grange Field
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Spring Craft Market at Planted
Sun, 2nd Mar 2025 11:00 - 15:00
Planted is hosting a craft market on Sunday 2 March between 11am and 3pm!A perfect opportunity to find the perfect Mother's Day or Easter gift 
locally made with the earth in mind!
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Craft Group at Planted
Wed, 5th Mar 2025 10:00 - 11:30
Drop-in to Planted' FREE and friendly craft group. Bring your own or pop in for a chat if you're curious.
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am
- No experience needed
- Everyone is welcome
- Sewing room also available upstairs
- Meet new people, share ideas and swap materials
- Grab a coffee and/or a slice of cake from the cafe
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
CK Junior Chess Club
Fri, 7th Mar 2025 17:15 - 18:45
♟️ E𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 5:15-6:45pm
♟️ Stanton Hall, Church Piece, GL53 8AR
Open to all young chess enthusiasts aged 8-16.
Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come and sharpen your skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Best of all, it's completely free!
Email to book: ao@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 8th Mar 2025 17:00 - 18:30
Rain or shine, basketball is now on EVERY Saturday, thanks to our new mobile Basketball Hoop Unit which we installed in the Kings Hall.
- Every Saturday (no break during school holidays), 5-6:30pm
- On the MUGA or in the Kings Hall depending on weather (both by Grange Field, Church Piece, GL53 8JN)
- For 12-18yo, all abilities welcome
- Free
- Friendly coaches and group
- No booking required, just show up!
- Venue:
- MUGA, Grange Field
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Seed Swap & Gardeners' Gathering
Sun, 9th Mar 2025 15:00 - 16:00
Drop in to this friendly gathering led by Alison Samways from Cheltenham Community Rest Garden to swap seeds and ideas with fellow gardeners.
FREE
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Craft Group at Planted
Wed, 12th Mar 2025 10:00 - 11:30
Drop-in to Planted' FREE and friendly craft group. Bring your own or pop in for a chat if you're curious.
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am
- No experience needed
- Everyone is welcome
- Sewing room also available upstairs
- Meet new people, share ideas and swap materials
- Grab a coffee and/or a slice of cake from the cafe
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
CK Junior Chess Club
Fri, 14th Mar 2025 17:15 - 18:45
♟️ E𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 5:15-6:45pm
♟️ Stanton Hall, Church Piece, GL53 8AR
Open to all young chess enthusiasts aged 8-16.
Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come and sharpen your skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Best of all, it's completely free!
Email to book: ao@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
St Mary's Churchyard Clear-up
Sat, 15th Mar 2025 09:30 - 11:30
The Churchyard of St Mary's Church is jointly managed by the Church and Charlton Kings Parish Council for the quiet enjoyment of all.
It would be great if you could lend a hand to keep it as a space that can be enjoyed.
We meet at 9:30 for around 2 hours to tidy and undertake light gardening duties to keep nature in check and allowed to flourish as it should.
It would be great if you can bring along basic gardening tools and a good pair of gloves - Refreshments Provided!
2025 program:
- Saturday 15 March
- Saturday 19 April
- Saturday 17 May
- Saturday 21 June
- Saturday 19 July
- Saturday 16 August
- Saturday 20 September
- Saturday 18 October
Contact Peter for more information: Churchyard@stmarysck.org.uk
- Venue:
- St Mary's Churchyard
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Charlton Kings Repair Cafe
Sat, 15th Mar 2025 13:30 - 16:00
Join us for the Charlton Kings Repair Café on Saturday, 15th March, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at Stanton Hall (next to the library).
Bring along your broken items and give them a new lease of life with the help of our talented volunteer repairers!
Services available this month:
- Knife and tool sharpening
- Fabric and textile repair
- Small electrical repair
- Non-electrical repair
- Jewellery repair
The Repair Café is part of our mission to reduce waste, save money, and build a sustainable, supportive community. You can read more about this initiative here.
We'll also be collecting donations for Vision 21, the charity that supports our Repair Café and runs 13 others across Gloucestershire.
We look forward to seeing you there!
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Free basketball session
Sat, 15th Mar 2025 17:00 - 18:30
Rain or shine, basketball is now on EVERY Saturday, thanks to our new mobile Basketball Hoop Unit which we installed in the Kings Hall.
- Every Saturday (no break during school holidays), 5-6:30pm
- On the MUGA or in the Kings Hall depending on weather (both by Grange Field, Church Piece, GL53 8JN)
- For 12-18yo, all abilities welcome
- Free
- Friendly coaches and group
- No booking required, just show up!
- Venue:
- MUGA, Grange Field
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Kids' Swap Shop
Sun, 16th Mar 2025 09:30 - 12:00
Looking for a fun and sustainable way to refresh your children's wardrobe and toys? Join us for a Kids' Swap Shop at The Stanton Hall (next to the library).
This free event is a chance to browse beautiful children's clothes, toys, games, and books, meet like-minded families, and help give unused items a new lease of life.
Why Swap?
A typical British family spends £11,000 on childrenswear, and research shows nearly 200 million pieces of outgrown baby clothes are stored in homes across the UK. Swapping helps:
- Save money
- Live sustainably
- Protect the environment
- Build community
Event Details:
- Doors open at 9:30 AM, with swapping starting at 10:30 AM.
- Refreshments will be available, with proceeds supporting a local charity (to be announced). Sustainable crockery is provided, or bring your travel cup!
- RSVP via Eventbrite here to be entered into a prize draw to win a £20 voucher towards Cheltenham Party Hire.
Let's give those outgrown items a second life and help our community thrive. We hope to see you there!
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Craft Group at Planted
Wed, 19th Mar 2025 10:00 - 11:30
Drop-in to Planted' FREE and friendly craft group. Bring your own or pop in for a chat if you're curious.
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am
- No experience needed
- Everyone is welcome
- Sewing room also available upstairs
- Meet new people, share ideas and swap materials
- Grab a coffee and/or a slice of cake from the cafe
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Charlton Kings in Bloom Talk with Julie Dolphin
Thu, 20th Mar 2025 19:15 - 21:00
Thursday, 20th March
Stanton Hall, Charlton Kings
Doors open 7:15pm
Tickets: £7 on the door
Join us to learn about the fascinating horticultural journey of Julie Dophoin, from Gardeners' World to Painswick Rococo Garden.Julie brings a wealth of experience, having worked as Monty Don's Horticultural Researcher, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Gardeners' World, alongside her own journey from journalism and programme-making into the world of plants and landscapes.
Why come along?
Enjoy an engaging 40-minute talk with a Q&A session
Connect with fellow garden lovers over homemade cake & refreshments
No need to book - just turn up on the night!
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
CK Junior Chess Club
Fri, 21st Mar 2025 17:15 - 18:45
♟️ E𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 5:15-6:45pm
♟️ Stanton Hall, Church Piece, GL53 8AR
Open to all young chess enthusiasts aged 8-16.
Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come and sharpen your skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Best of all, it's completely free!
Email to book: ao@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Learn embroidery at Planted
Sat, 22nd Mar 2025 10:00 - 12:00
Learn embroidery with Trudi Price at Planted' craft room.
Drop-in and pay what you want.
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 22nd Mar 2025 17:00 - 18:30
Rain or shine, basketball is now on EVERY Saturday, thanks to our new mobile Basketball Hoop Unit which we installed in the Kings Hall.
- Every Saturday (no break during school holidays), 5-6:30pm
- On the MUGA or in the Kings Hall depending on weather (both by Grange Field, Church Piece, GL53 8JN)
- For 12-18yo, all abilities welcome
- Free
- Friendly coaches and group
- No booking required, just show up!
- Venue:
- MUGA, Grange Field
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Defibrillator Awareness Session
Mon, 24th Mar 2025 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to Use a Defibrillator – Free Training Session! 🚑❤️
Join us in Stanton Hall (next to Charlton Kings Library) on Monday, 24th March at 6:00 PM for a free session with NHS South Western Ambulance Service.
🔹 Hands-on defibrillator training
🔹 Gain confidence in using one during emergencies
🔹 Limited spaces – email Debbie at admin@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01242 250087 to book
If you can't attend, please let us know so we can offer your place to another resident.
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Admin Assistant
Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group Meeting
Tue, 25th Mar 2025 19:30 - 21:00
🌿 Join Us for the Next Clean Air Action Group Meeting! 🌿
📅 Tuesday, 25th March
📍 Planted, Charlton Kings
We've been making great progress! At our last meeting, we:
✅ Chose two new locations for air monitors to better understand local air pollution.
✅ Discussed recent air quality concerns, including findings from Charlton Kings Junior School.
✅ Started work on two key projects—reducing engine idling and making car sharing easier in our community.
Now, we're looking ahead! Join us as we continue taking action for cleaner air in Charlton Kings. Whether you're already involved or just curious, we'd love to see you there!
- Venue:
- Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Craft Group at Planted
Wed, 26th Mar 2025 10:00 - 11:30
Drop-in to Planted' FREE and friendly craft group. Bring your own or pop in for a chat if you're curious.
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am
- No experience needed
- Everyone is welcome
- Sewing room also available upstairs
- Meet new people, share ideas and swap materials
- Grab a coffee and/or a slice of cake from the cafe
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
CK Junior Chess Club
Fri, 28th Mar 2025 17:15 - 18:45
♟️ E𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 5:15-6:45pm
♟️ Stanton Hall, Church Piece, GL53 8AR
Open to all young chess enthusiasts aged 8-16.
Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, come and sharpen your skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Best of all, it's completely free!
Email to book: ao@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Greener Together book group
Fri, 28th Mar 2025 18:00 - 19:00
Greener Together book group - 6-7pm at Planted 197 London Road.Borrow something from Gloucestershire Libraries Greener Together collection or bring a book that's inspired you to live more sustainably. Search the collection here: https://gloslibraries.uk/greener-together
It's FREE to attend, just let us know that you're coming by boking a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/planted-vision-21-80155779123
Pop into Planted (197 London Road, Charlton Kings) and chat about the books that have inspired you to live more sustainibly. Topics range from fiction and poetry about climate and nature to practical books about sustainable fashion, crafts, gardening and cooking. Read whatever you like and share your throughts about your chosen book with the group.
Visit your local library to borrow a book from their Greener Together Collection. You can also download an ebook or audio book from Borrow Box using your library card details. Can't find the book you want? Search the Greener Together catalogue here and reserve it to be sent to your nearest library. https://gloslibraries.uk/greener-together
You can also bring along a book that has inspired you.
Planted is a community cafe run by sustainability charity Vision21 and their partners. Hot drinks will be available to purchase from the cafe.
- Venue:
- Planted, 197 London Rd, GL52 6HU
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 29th Mar 2025 17:00 - 18:30
Rain or shine, basketball is now on EVERY Saturday, thanks to our new mobile Basketball Hoop Unit which we installed in the Kings Hall.
- Every Saturday (no break during school holidays), 5-6:30pm
- On the MUGA or in the Kings Hall depending on weather (both by Grange Field, Church Piece, GL53 8JN)
- For 12-18yo, all abilities welcome
- Free
- Friendly coaches and group
- No booking required, just show up!
- Venue:
- MUGA, Grange Field
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Monthly Police Points in Charlton Kings
Tue, 1st Apr 2025 11:00 - 12:00
🚨 Drop in to speak with your local police officers about any questions or concerns. This is a great way to improve community communication and help identify local issues.
🕚 Time: 11am – 12pm
📍CKPC Office - Conference Room
Visit the Parish Council office, and we'll guide you to the Conference Room. Let's work together to keep Charlton Kings safe! 🛡️
The Police are one of the key partners of the Parish Council and share our aims of making Charlton Kings a safe place to live and work.
- Venue:
- Charlton Kings Parish Council
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Talk: Cheltenham is Growing
Tue, 1st Apr 2025 19:00 - 20:00
Want to learn about an innovative project growing and delivering fruit and vegetables locally to people who need them most - and how you could get involved?
- Date: Tuesday 1st April
- Time: 7 - 8pm
- Location: Planted, London Road, Charlton Kings
Join us to hear about Cheltenham is Growing, a not-for-profit project converting increasing amounts of land across Cheltenham to grow a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables for economically disadvantaged people in the local area - to help reduce health inequality and future proof Cheltenham's food supply in the face of changing climate and global conditions.Discover how they are achieving this by turning disused allotments, former church grounds, and community areas into mini market gardens and supporting resident groups to nurture their own growing spaces.Why come along?
- Learn more about this pioneering project, with an opportunity to ask lots of questions
- Make a difference by joining our friendly bunch of volunteers. There are a variety of ways you can volunteer (not all involving growing). No previous experience necessary. All you need is enthusiasm and some time to give (even if it's only an hour!).
- Meet like-minded people
- Enjoy delicious cake
If this sounds like something that interests you, come along, we'd love to see you.
- Venue:
- Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Litter Pick: Charlton Park & Cox's Meadow
Sun, 6th Apr 2025 14:00 - 15:30
Let's work together to keep Charlton Kings clean and green! Whether you're a regular litter picker or just want to do your bit, we'd love for you to join us. Everyone is welcome - including children and well-behaved dogs!
📅 Date: 6th April
⏰ Time: 2pm
📍 Meeting Point: King William Drive Green
📌 Areas Covered: Charlton Park and Cox's Meadow
What to Bring:
- Gloves
- Any litter-picking equipment you have (we'll provide extras!)
This is a great chance to meet others in the community, get some fresh air, and make a real difference to our local environment. Just turn up on the day - we'd love to see you there!
- Venue:
- Charlton Park
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk