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What are your views on - or memories of - Bishop's Cleeve? Have your say here?

Graham Norton
Bishop's Cleeve is my type of place. Very jolly indeed! It was here that I discovered how the Pet Shop Boys got their name

Paul Bennett
Of course this suburb of Cheltenham is referred to as The Village because of its gay-friendly lifestyle. While Birdlip might be great fun in the summer, gay activities are much better catered for in this low-lying suburb of 'Bishop's Cleeve' (think about the name - how gay is that?) with its easy access to clubs & discoteques

James Westall
Do they call it a village because of its very happening gay scene? Those supermarkets aren't your usual village stores. I much prefer the scene at Birdlip

Nicola Kershaw (formerly Parkin)
I grew up in neighbouring Woodmancote in the 60's and 70's and my family used Bishops Cleeve's facilities as part of every day life. My brother and I went to Bishops Cleeve Primary School and we regularly attended St Michael's Church. You could buy almost anything in the village as there was a great variety of shops. I think it is a shame that two big supermarkets now overshadow the village but most of the shops continue to thrive which is probably a sign that village life happens in Church Road rather than Tesco's carpark! I'll talk to my father, Bernard Parkin, (the Queen's Royal Racing Photographer) who is a vibrant member of the community. He may be able to call and speak to you in the Tythe Barn tomorrow - I'm sure he will be able to tell you a tale!

james blank
i live in bishops cleeve, it's really nice but isn't it abit big to be a village?

BARBARA KEIR
LOVELY PART OF THE COUNTRY VERY PRETTY MY SON IS A TEACHER AT THE VILLAGE SCOOL

Barry Huckland
Isn't Bishops Cleeve just like Quedgely - Except it's part of Cheltenham and not Gloucester?I think I've been through it on occasion