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How one Gloucestershire goldsmith uses responsibly sourced materials to create incredible bespoke jewellery
Cheltenham jeweller, Bates Goldsmiths, handpicks gemstones which have been carefully sourced and uses fairmined and recycled gold...
Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming to Cheltenham
ITV’S antiques show, presented by David Dickinson, is looking for Gloucestershire locals to cash in their antiques this July 2021.
Gloucester is bidding to become UK City of Culture in 2025
Gloucester hopes to become the cultural capital of the UK in 2025, after putting in a bid to become the next UK City of Culture.
New Hawaiian-inspired exhibit opens at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Families and nature lovers can say ‘aloha’ to the world’s rarest goose at Slimbridge’s newest exhibit, celebrating the WWT’s...
Stroud personal trainer creates fundraising cookbook for women’s refuge
The new cookbook, which is donating all profits to Stroud Women's Refuge, includes recipes from Gloucestershire's very own Tom...
J.K. Rowling is releasing her first children’s novel since Harry Potter
The Christmas Pig follows J.K. Rowling’s children’s fairy tale, The Ickabog, which was serialised online for free during lockdown.
Discover Gloucester’s heritage through incredible 3D street art this summer
Discover Gloucester's remarkable history in spectacular 3D this summer 2021, as artist Joe Hill returns to the city.
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 line-up revealed
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is set to return at full capacity in 2021 – with this year’s line-up...
Olly Alexander is favourite to be the next Doctor Who
It’s a Sin actor, Years & Years singer and Forest of Dean local, Olly Alexander, is hotly-tipped to be the next Doctor Who. And...
Malvern Autumn Show is returning to Three Counties Showground in 2021
After being postponed in 2020, the iconic Malvern Autumn Show is making a comeback – promising a long weekend of seasonal fun this...
Alan Turing painting appears at GCHQ to celebrate his legacy
A giant artwork honouring Alan Turing’s legacy has been revealed at GCHQ on what would have been the late mathematician’s 109th...
A new aircraft show is coming to Gloucestershire in 2022
The UK’s Festival of Aviation will be held at Cotswold Airport in June 2022.
Sudeley Castle reopens fully for the first time since lockdown
The historic Cotswold venue is reopening its indoor rooms and exhibitions for the first time since lockdown began in March 2020.
How the Forest of Dean District Council is supporting local businesses
From free resources to start-up grants, the Forest of Dean District Council is doing everything it can to support local businesses...
Renowned photographer Vanley Burke is mentoring local artists for Gloucester History Festival
Renowned British Jamaican photographer, Vanley Burke, is mentoring local artists for a community project asking ‘when was the...
Gloucestershire wins big at the BAFTA TV Awards 2021
From This Country to Sex Education, there were some big wins for hit shows with a connection to Gloucestershire at the BAFTA TV...
Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021
The fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Willans LLP solicitors, are fast approaching – and there’s...
Slimbridge Wetland Centre launches Wetland Heroes app
A new interactive experience is helping families to discover the secrets of Slimbridge Wetland Centre, as the WWT attraction...
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum reveal how you can support one of Gloucestershire’s best-loved attractions
With everything from becoming a part of a sculpture to sponsoring a plot of land, Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum share how you...
Gloucester Cathedral Quarter is awarded a huge grant for cultural activities
A £100,000 grant from the High Streets Heritage Action Zone will see a programme of community led arts events happening in...
Forest of Dean set to get eight new sculptures this summer
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst could have eight new temporary sculptures from July 2021, if plans for its new...
Midlands Air Ambulance is celebrating 30th anniversary
Midlands Air Ambulance will be celebrating its official Air30 30th anniversary in May 2021 – and is encouraging people to ‘Go Red’...
A new circus course is coming to Woodchester Mansion
Budding circus and theatre performers can take part in a new course aimed at adults at Woodchester Mansion, this July 2021.
Sudeley Castle Elephant Family trail is being extended
The Elephant Family trail at Sudeley Castle is being extended until June 2021, giving visitors an extra week to see the incredible...
New life injected into local school library thanks to book fund
The Crypt School in Gloucester has been awarded a grant to spend on new books from The Siobhan Dowd Trust – with each text chosen...
Fresh: Art Fair returns to Gloucestershire this summer
Fresh: Art Fair is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse for its fourth year this August 2021 and promises to be better than ever.
Cheltenham Science Festival announces unique hybrid line-up for 2021
With 64 live events and more than 50 free online events, the line-up for the four-day hybrid Cheltenham Science Festival 2021 has...
Discover the perfect urban picnic spots in Gloucester
From beautiful grassy spots to hidden medieval churchyards, Gloucester has some perfect places to enjoy an urban picnic – with...
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2021 has been cancelled
The annual Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event at Cooper’s Hill has been cancelled for 2021.
