The Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail 2018 runs from 22 May - 9 September.
There are over 130 Hares to be found all over the cotswolds.
Download the 2018 Trail Passport now to take with you when you go hare spotting
We are delighted to be the proud sponsors of Raymond the Rambler and welcome him to Kingshill House.
Raymond is a Special Springer Hare and was designed by Chris King and his extremely talented daughters Grace and Florence.
Come and see Raymond the Rambler at Kingshill House Monday - Friday 09:30am to 3:30pm
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Raymond the Rambler arrives at Kingshill House
Being a Rambler, Raymond will spend some of his weekends going on his travels out and about in the local community. Watch this space for more on what he gets up to.
Raymond the Rambler's Blog
PictureRaymond the Rambler's spot
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29 May 2018
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I am settling in nicely here at Kingshill House. The staff are lovely and the house is amazing.

I have been given the grand tour of the house and am now settling into my lovely little alcove and awaiting my visitors.
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I am also looking forward to getting out and about visiting folks in the local community. Ray is currently making my chariot so watch this space
PictureRaymond and Joe aged 9
30 May 2018

Yay!! I got my first visitors today.  A lovely young man called Joe and his mum.

Joe is 9 years old and lives in Cam.  Joe's mum said they are hot on the trail and have seen a few hares around Dursley and expect to go further afield over the coming days.

Joes mum took an interest in the house and said she is going to get Joe to do a school project based on the house. The staff here have told me to tell you Joe that if you want a tour of the house give them a call and they will arrange it.
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Got to go now... I hear more visitors!! Byeeee
PictureRaymond at the Garden Glass Exhibition
8 June 2018
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Change of scenery for me. I have been taken down to the Oldridge Bar where I will stay for this Friday night (8 June) and Saturday 9 June.

I am with Caroline Lambert (Our fantastic Stained Glass tutor) who is hosting a Garden Glass Exhibition here in the Oldridge bar at Kingshill House. Friday (Private show) 6pm -8pm and Saturday (Everyone welcome) 10:30am - 4pm
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Pop over and see me and the amazing creations of some of our students
PictureRaymond belted up for a day trip
15 June 2018
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Huge excitement!! I am off on my travels this weekend.

On Saturday 16th June in the morning I will be putting in an appearance at Cam Hopton C of E primary school where they are holding their annual summer fete and then in the afternoon I am off to rock it with the locals at CoaleyFest. 
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Right I am belted up and ready for this Hare-Raising ride with Beth.
PictureRaymond at Cam Hopton C of E Primary School Summer Fete
16 June 2018 (AM)

Ok we are here, Cam Hopton C of E primary School. They have been really generous and supplied me with a bale of straw to sit on (and if I get a snack attack I'm sorted).

I was very excited to see so many colourful stalls and noisy children!  my lovely straw bale is right in front of where the band, the Disclaimers, are going to play.
 
It was a bit windy and we had a shower of rain, but nothing distracted the children from the many things to do … including live ferret racing!
 
The band were excellent and my companion, Beth, happily sat alongside tapping her feet whilst enjoying a lovely hot pork roll – supplied by Cam Family Butchers. 

PictureRaymond at CoaleyFest
16 June 2018 (PM)

Right so Beth and I have just rocked up at Coaley School playing fields to enjoy a spot of outdoor music at CoaleyFest.

The sun had come out now (whoop whoop) and lots of children are playing on the bouncy castle, the racing cars and lining up to get their faces painted.
 
Loads of children and adults were very interested in coming over to say hello to Beth and I, it was fab, I have had a brilliant day!!