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Our newsletter is published four times a year and covers the latest developments in Pittville, project updates, forthcoming events and longer feature articles. If you would like to contribute to the newsletter or help us to distribute it, please contact us.

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  • Another successful quiz night was organised on 5 February 2018 by Friends of Pittville member Amanda Slayton-Joslin. Once again it was hosted by Andy at the Feathered Fish with their Quizmaster Paul. The quiz has become an annual event with the numbers… Read More

  • Friends of Pittville and Pittville History Works Group made a major contribution to this year’s Heritage Open Days in Cheltenham. Des Marshall and Steve Blake both led walks around Clarence Square and Wellington Square, focusing on the buildings and their… Read More

  • Our garden party held on 30 July raised £370 for Friends of Pittville funds. Over 50 people came along to enjoy the garden at Pittville Crescent Lane and the splendid selection of cakes baked by members of the committee. Although… Read More

  • Friends of Pittville received their prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Dame Janet Trotter, at a ceremony in Pittville Park on 29 July. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bernard Fisher, spoke on behalf of Cheltenham… Read More

  • We are delighted to announce that Friends of Pittville have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which has been announced today in the London Gazette. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to… Read More

  • Our Plant Sale on 6 May raised a fantastic £685 – £200 more than last year. Many thanks to everyone who provided plants, bought plants, and generally supported us. The money raised will go towards further improvements which are being… Read More

  • The Friends of Pittville excavation to investigate if the grand flight of steps in front of the Pump Room still exists took place on Thursday 20 April. Twelve of our regular Green Space volunteers went for the Time Team option… Read More

  • Pittville History Works received an award from Cheltenham Arts Council at a ceremony at the Playhouse on 23 March. These awards recognise the achievements of volunteers who have made a major contribution to the cultural life of the town, and… Read More

  • We had a very enjoyable quiz night on 6 February at The Feathered Fish in Winchcombe Street. Fifty people vied to win a bottle of champagne and luxury chocolates, and in the process we raised over £270 towards our next… Read More

  • Our Green Space Volunteers have their own regular newsletter. You can see the latest copy by clicking here. Read More

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