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Cheltenham ice rink gets the go ahead
It’s official! Cheltenham will get its very own ice rink this festive season, set to open in Imperial Gardens this November 2021.
Award-winning Cheltenham school reveals its impressive musical offering
Singers and instrumental performers can develop their musical skills at award-winning Cheltenham independent school Dean Close.
Gloucestershire poet shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize
A Gloucestershire poet is on the shortlist for the TS Eliot prize, revealed at Cheltenham Literature Festival this October 2021.
How incredible generosity ‘saved’ Cheltenham Festivals
Just how close Cheltenham Festivals came to financial collapse during the pandemic, and the astonishing generosity that saved it,...
Stroud fashion house becomes ‘world's first all-digital fashion brand’
Stroud fashion brand, Republiqe, is launching a fully digital 3D collection just in time for London Fashion Week 2021 – it’s a...
Stay at a Cotswold Manor for £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing!
Book a 'once-in-a-lifetime family retreat' for up to 15 in a Cotswolds manor for just £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing too!...
A new orangery bar is opening at Pittville Pump Room
A brand-new café bar housed inside an orangery has now opened at Pittville Pump Room – one of Cheltenham’s most iconic venues.
An 1,800-year-old figurine has been uncovered by archaeologists in Gloucester
Archaeologists have discovered an 1,800-year-old figurine thought to be the Venus, the Roman goddess of love, in Gloucester.
October Feast is launching in Gloucester
A whole host of venues in Gloucester are offering tantalising deals to get locals dining out, as October Feast launches in 2021.
Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals more than 200 free events for 2021
Cheltenham’s Lit Crawl returns for 2021, along with an exciting programme of 200 free events including an immersive new venue,...
Two Gloucestershire locations named as some of the ‘most unique places to stay in the UK’
Two beautiful locations in Gloucestershire have made the list of the ‘top 20 most unique places to stay in the UK’.
SGGLA 2021 votes are counted in run up to awards night
The public has spoken and the winners for the fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have been chosen – with just a...
Cotswolds church has one of the UK’s ‘most influential doors’
A church in the Cotswolds, which inspired Tolkein, has beaten the likes of Downing Street and The Bank of England to be dubbed one...
Gloucestershire creatives needed to run workshops at new community project
Homeless charity Emmaus Gloucestershire is launching a new community space – and it’s asking local creatives to get involved with...
Gloucester Cathedral Choir makes history with equal opportunities for girls and boys
The renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir has made history by offering male and female choristers equal opportunities, making it one...
Gloucestershire travel company scoops industry award
Co-op Travel in Cheltenham, Cindeford, Lydney and Gloucester have won a prestigious award at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement...
Free tickets for the world premiere of Stephen Merchant’s new BBC show available near Gloucestershire
Tickets are up for grabs for the world premiere of multi-award-winning writer and director Stephen Merchant’s new BBC comedy...
Frightmare is back bigger and better for Halloween 2021
Frightmare at Over Farm in Gloucester will put your courage and bravery to the test with more spine-tingling attractions than ever...
WWT and Slimbridge Wetland Centre celebrates 75th year
Founded in 1946, WWT and Slimbridge Wetland Centre celebrated its 75th anniversary in September 2021 – with a special event to...
Booster vaccine roll-out starts at Lilian Faithfull Care
Astell House residents in Cheltenham will be among the first people in the UK to be offered the booster dose of the Covid-19...
Gloucester is declared a priority place for cultural investment by Arts Council England
Arts Council England has identified Gloucester as one of its 11 priority places in the south west, with the cathedral city set to...
Tewkesbury Abbey is celebrating its 900th year
The historic Tewkesbury Abbey is celebrating an impressive milestone this October 2021, celebrating 900 years of consecration.
Last chance to vote for your favourites in SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021
There are just a few days left to show your support for the best local restaurants, pubs, hotels, venues, attractions and...
New board game café opens in Cheltenham
Board N Bites is Cheltenham’s very first board game café, providing great entertainment for those wanting an alternative occasion...
Katie Price and son Harvey in new BBC documentary about his move to Gloucestershire
Katie Price and her son Harvey will be featured in new BBC One documentary What Harvey Did Next, taking a look at Harvey’s...
New law means jail time for dognappers in Gloucestershire
The introduction of a tougher new pet abduction offence in 2021, which will mean dognappers will face jail time, has been welcomed...
Cotswolds charities have a chance to be featured on new Monopoly board
With the Cotswolds getting its very own version of Monopoly, three local charities have the chance to be featured on the Community...
Gloucestershire comedy writer on BBC iPlayer this week
Watch Gloucestershire comedy writer Miranda Walker’s new two-part project on BBC iPlayer this September 2021.
Cotswolds Kingfishers are coming up for auction
When the Cotswolds Kingfisher Trail comes to an end this October 2021, there’s a chance to take home one of the 22 unique...
