What's On Calendar
Find all the events CKPC is organising or involved in on our What's On calendar!
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Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group Meeting
Tue, 29th Apr 2025 19:30 - 21:00
Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group – Next Meeting!
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 29th April, and we're getting hands-on with two key projects:
🔹 Car Sharing in Charlton Kings – We're exploring ways to make cars available for multiple people to use when they need them, reducing the number of vehicles on our roads.
🔹 Idling Reduction Campaign – Tackling unnecessary engine idling to improve air quality and cut emissions.
We're splitting into groups to push these projects forward—so if you're interested in getting involved, now's the perfect time! Everyone is welcome, whether you want to contribute ideas, help with planning, or just learn more.
📍 Planted, Charlton Kings
📅 Tuesday, 29th April
🕕 6:30 PM
Come along, meet like-minded people, and help make a difference for cleaner air in our community!
- Venue:
- Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Annual Parish Meeting - Focus on Online Safety with Ellen Roome
Wed, 30th Apr 2025 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for the Annual Parish Meeting on 30th April at Balcarras School, featuring a special presentation on Online Safety for Parents and Carers by Ellen Roome. 
We're very grateful to Ellen Roome for joining us to share her personal story and raise awareness on the dangers young people face online. Following her personal tragedy, Ellen has made it her mission to help protect children from online risks and raise awareness about the challenges they encounter. She will also be sharing practical tools to help parents and carers protect their children in the digital world.
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: Free, but please register to secure your spot: Book now – Annual Parish Meeting 2025 – Sixth Form Common Room, Balcarras School
Attendees will also receive updates from the Chair of the Parish Council and have the opportunity to meet their councillors.We look forward to seeing you there!
- Venue:
- Balcarras Academy School, East End Road
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Plant sale by the Cheltenham Lions Club
Sat, 3rd May 2025 09:00 - 14:00
NEW LOCATION: The Merryfellow car park
A great selection of good quality plants at reasonable prices.
All profits go to Cheltenham Lions Club and into our local community.
- Venue:
- The Merryfellow
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 3rd May 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
VE DAY - 80th Anniversary
Thu, 8th May 2025
CKPC will be encouraging street parties and celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day! 🎉
A guide will be available to help residents plan parties with their neighbors. Stay tuned for more details!
- Venue:
- Charlton Kings
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
CKIB Plant Sale & Free Let's Get Growing Activities
Sat, 10th May 2025 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday, 10th May
Outside King's Hall, Church Piece, Charlton Kings
9am – 12 noon
The much-loved Charlton Kings in Bloom Plant Sale is back!Organised by the wonderful volunteers of Charlton Kings in Bloom this annual event helps raise much-needed funds to keep our local spaces looking bloomin' gorgeous.
What to expect:
- A fantastic selection of veg plants and herbaceous perennials for sale
- The Let's Get Growing team will also be there with a seed swap, free activities, and more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on plants, meet fellow gardening enthusiasts, and support a great cause. More details to com
- Venue:
- Church Piece
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Free basketball session
Sat, 10th May 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
Police Bus on Church Piece
Mon, 12th May 2025 10:00 - 15:00
🚔𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟑 𝐏𝐌!
Drop by to meet your local officers, ask questions, share concerns, and get advice. The Police are key partners of the Parish Council, working together to keep Charlton Kings safe.
- Venue:
- Church Piece, Charlton Kings
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Making the most of your smartphone/tablet
Mon, 12th May 2025 13:00 - 15:00
To book your space, please email julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 583827
- Venue:
- CK Library
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
St Mary's Churchyard Clear-up
Sat, 17th May 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, 17th May 2025 13:30 - 16:00
Join us for the Charlton Kings Repair Café on Saturday, 17th May, 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
- Bike 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, 17th May 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
Making the most of your smartphone/tablet
Mon, 19th May 2025 13:00 - 15:00
To book your space, please email julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 583827
- Venue:
- CK Library
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Monthly Police Points in Charlton Kings
Fri, 23rd May 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
Seedling and Plant Swap
Sat, 24th May 2025 09:00 - 11:00
Seedling & Plant Swap
Saturday 24th May
9am – 11am
Community Allotment
Got a few extra seedlings? Looking to swap out some spare plants for something new? Join us at the Community Allotment near Beeches Playing Field for a relaxed seedling and plant swap!
This is a great opportunity to:
- Share your surplus seedlings and young plants
- Pick up something new for your plot or garden
- Chat with other growers and exchange tips
Everyone is welcome – whether you have an allotment, grow in a garden, on a balcony or are just getting started. Bring what you can, take what you need (no pressure if you're short on spares!).
If you're bringing seedlings or plants, please make sure they're in individual pots and clearly labelled – it helps everyone know what's what!Pop by, have a browse, and say hello!
- Venue:
- Community Allotment, near Beeches Playing Field
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
FREE yoga session for 12-18yo girls
Sat, 24th May 2025 14:15 - 15:15
FREE monthly yoga sessions for girls aged 12-18, led by Helena from 6 WAYS YOGA! 🌿✨
Happening on the 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, these sessions are a great way to relax, recharge, and build confidence in a friendly and supportive space.
No booking required—just come along! 🧘♀️💜
📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧? 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | 𝟐:𝟏𝟓-𝟑:𝟏𝟓𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞
💜 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!
- Venue:
- Stanton Hall
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 24th May 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
Free Half Term Football Fun session
Thu, 29th May 2025 10:00 - 12:00
BOOK NOW: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/charltonkingsparishcouncil
- Venue:
- Grange Field off Church Piece
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group
Thu, 29th May 2025 19:30 - 21:00
Charlton Kings Clean Air Action Group – Next Meeting!
Our next meeting is on Thursday, 29th May, and we're getting hands-on with two key projects:
🔹 Car Sharing in Charlton Kings – We're exploring ways to make cars available for multiple people to use when they need them, reducing the number of vehicles on our roads.
🔹 Idling Reduction Campaign – Tackling unnecessary engine idling to improve air quality and cut emissions.
We're splitting into groups to push these projects forward—so if you're interested in getting involved, now's the perfect time! Everyone is welcome, whether you want to contribute ideas, help with planning, or just learn more.
📍 Planted, Charlton Kings
📅 Thursday, 29th May
🕕 7:30 PM
Come along, meet like-minded people, and help make a difference for cleaner air in our community!
- Venue:
- Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways
- Contact:
- ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Free Half Term Football Fun session
Fri, 30th May 2025 10:00 - 12:00
BOOK NOW: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/charltonkingsparishcouncil
- Venue:
- Grange Field off Church Piece
- Contact:
- Administrative Officer
CK Summer Fayre
Sat, 31st May 2025 13:00 - 17:00
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
- Venue:
- Grange Field off Church Piece
- Contact:
- Communications Officer
Free basketball session
Sat, 7th Jun 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