Thursday 20 June 2013

Enhanced events

Soak-up the scenery and the stunning sculptures, including Adam Binder's bronze swan, at Fresh Air 2013.

Fresh Air exhibition in Cirencester

Thursday 20 June to Sunday 7 July 2013

See the culmination of Rob Pointon’s year painting on narrowboats across the UK, at Gloucester Waterways Museum.

Year of the Boat exhibition in Gloucester

Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June 2013

Don't miss the star-studded production of Less than Kind, showing at Everyman Theatre this June.

Less than Kind at Everyman Theatre

Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June 2013

See how Robert Redford compares to Leo in the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby.

Words in Wide Screen film festival in Tewkesbury

Thursday 20 June to Wednesday 31 July 2013

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Reviews

Ronan Keating Kingsholm concert review

Rating: 4/5

Ronan Keating warmed the hearts of the Kingsholm crowds, despite the downpours. © Martin Bennett / Gloucester Rugby.

The winner of SoGlos’s VIP Ronan Keating competition talks gyrating, tell-all interviews and how even the sopping wet...

McFly Kingsholm concert review

Rating: 4/5

The McFly boys proved they're still the pop punk kings when they performed Live at Kingsholm in Gloucester.

Pop punk foursome McFly stormed the Live at Kingsholm stage with a 90-minute set packed full of hits from its 10-year...

Competitions

Win tickets to Treefest 2013

Ends Monday 24 June 2013

SoGlos has eight pairs of tickets to give away for the feast of live music, carving demos and family-friendly entertainment that is Treefest 2013. © Forestry Commission & Jamie Koster.

Carving demonstrations, children’s entertainment, live music and falconry displays await families at Treefest 2013, and...

Win family tickets to Sportbeat Festival 2013

Ends Monday 24 June 2013

The Enemy is just one of the big name bands on the bill at Sportbeat Festival 2013.

Four lucky families can enjoy an enviable line-up of music and sport for free at Sportbeat Festival 2013 – headlined by...

Win tickets to Save the Last Dance For Me

Ends Monday 24 June 2013

Get whisked off on a musical journey through the 60s, when Save the Last Dance skips onto the Everyman stage.

Win one of five pairs of tickets to see hit rock ‘n’ roll musical, Save the Last Dance For Me, at the Everyman Theatre...

Guides

Gloucestershire afternoon tea guide

Enjoy some of the best scones, finest loose leaf tea and most delicious patries in Gloucestershire.

Dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and steaming pots of the finest blends await in SoGlos’s guide to some...

Gloucestershire music festivals guide

Catch top musical talent in the great Gloucestershire outdoors, with SoGlos's dedicated music festivals guide.

Check out SoGlos’s guide to music festivals in Gloucestershire, spanning every genre a music lover could hope for – without...

Events

Less than Kind at Everyman Theatre

Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June 2013

Don't miss the star-studded production of Less than Kind, showing at Everyman Theatre this June.

Catch Terence Rattigan’s long lost play, Less than Kind, at Everyman Theatre this summer, starring television favourites...

Sue Flood talk at Parabola Arts Centre

Event ended

Marvel at Sue Flood's favourite photos from Cold Places and hear the award-winning photographer talk about her years globetrotting with the BBC.

From leopard seals to polar bears in the North and South poles, award-winning wildlife photographer Sue Flood will be...

Cheltenham Photo Walk

Thursday 20 June 2013

Arm yourself with a camera and get snap happy around Cheltenham this summer.

Get snap happy around Cheltenham, whether you’re a newbie with a camera phone or a seasoned veteran with a dSLR, during...

Sunrise Swim at Sandford Parks Lido

Friday 21 June 2013

Make a splash at this unique swimming event in Cheltenham.

Take the plunge at Sandford Parks Lido’s third annual Sunrise Swim from 4.42am on the longest day of 2013.

Comedy Night at Gloucester Rugby

Friday 21 June 2013

Local boy Nik Hill is hoping to have a Gloucester Rugby crowd in stitches this February.

Prepare for an evening of laughter at Gloucester Rugby when local funnyman Nik Hill and four handpicked comedians take...

Freddy Kempf concert in Naunton

Friday 21 June 2013

Freddy Kempf is coming to the Cotswolds for one night only this summer. © Neda Navaee.

This event has now sold out. See world-class pianist Freddy Kempf perform works by Beethoven, Schumann and Mussorgsky...

School Reunion Summer Ball in Gloucester

Friday 21 June 2013

Solve the mystery of the Summer Ball murder at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall.

Cluedo fans can put their detective skills to the test and solve the mystery of the summer ball murder – and enjoy a three-course...

Blondie at Westonbirt Arboretum

Friday 21 June 2013

Blondie will be bringing its legendary music to Westonbirt Arboretum live in June 2013.

Legendary band Blondie will be performing an outdoor concert at Westonbirt Arboretum in June 2013, returning for what...

Cheltenham Green Doors open homes weekend

Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 June 2013

Learn about edible gardens and much, much more over this special weekend.

Get inspired by Cheltenham’s eco warriors when 15 properties and gardens across town are opened to the public, showcasing...

Cheltenham Art in the Park

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 21 July 2013

Soak up a diverse spectrum of works and bag yourself a bargain at Cheltenham Art in the Park 2013.

Enjoy a veritable art feast at Cheltenham’s 44th annual Art in the Park exhibition, where you’ll find works from more...

Bygone Branchline Days at Dean Forest Railway

Saturday 22 June to Saturday 28 September 2013

Dean Forest Railway will be celebrating a number of Bygone Branchline Days in 2013.

All aboard the Bygone Branchline Days at Dean Forest Railway, where you can enjoy a ride along the tracks in some splendidly...

Slapdash Galaxy show at Parabola Arts Centre

Saturday 22 June 2013

Jeff Achtem is set to amaze a Parabola Arts Centre crowd with his shadow puppetry genius.

Get whisked off on a warp-speed journey through space from the comfort of Parabola Arts Centre, when the one-man Bunk...

Events

Summer Spectacular in Song in Cheltenham

Saturday 22 June 2013

Soak up the sounds of Cheltenham Choral Society at its forthcoming summer concert.

Celebrate the arrival of summer with Cheltenham Choral Society, who will be performing works by Mozart, Verdi and Strauss,...

Eastcombe Gnome Hunt

Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 June 2013

How many garden gnomes will you find in Eastcombe this summer?

Go hunting for gnomes in the village of Eastcombe, enjoy fun and games with the family and win your very own garden gnome...

Paloma Faith concert at Westonbirt

Saturday 22 June 2013

Paloma Faith will be storming the outdoor Gloucestershire stage. © Rebecca Pierce.

Paloma Faith will be playing Westonbirt Arboretum’s outdoor stage this summer, as part of the Forestry Commission’s...

GE Aviation Aquathlon in Cheltenham

Sunday 23 June 2013

The GE Aviation Aquathlon promises an exhilarating morning to raise funds for Sandford Parks Lido.

Enter the GE Aviation Aquathlon swimming and running challenge to raise funds for Sandford Parks Lido and get crowned...

Wyck Hill House Wedding Open Day

Sunday 23 June 2013

Get the grand tour of the hotel and its glorious grounds at Wyck Hill House's summer Wedding Open Day.

Make your dream day a reality at Wyck Hill House Hotel, with the chance to take a tour of the grounds, meet suppliers...

Olly Murs concert at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sunday 23 June 2013

Olly Murs will be playing at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire this summer.

Olly Murs will be playing Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds this summer, as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest...

Three Choirs Festival

Saturday 27 July to Sunday 4 August 2013

Don't miss the Three Choirs Festival 2013, being held in venues across Gloucester, including the historical Cathedral.

It’s Gloucestershire’s turn to host the Three Choirs Festival once again, as the choirs of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester...

News

Hereford & Gloucester Canal proves a wildlife hotspot

Woodpeckers are just one species visitors can expect to see alongside the canal. © Tim Randles.

Woodpeckers, kingfishers, bats and otters have all recently been spotted along the Hereford & Gloucester Canal, with the...

Imperial Garden Bar officially reopens in Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s Imperial Garden Bar officially reopened in June, just in time for the summer.

Cheltenham’s Imperial Garden Bar officially reopened in June 2013, and the SoGlos team were invited along to sample Fosters...

New Discovery Hide opened at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Slimbridge Wetland Centre's family-friendly Discovery Hide launched on Father's Day in 2013.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre’s brand new Discovery Hide proved a hit with birdwatching families when it launched on Father’s...

The Coach and Horses transformed into The Cider Tree

The Cider Tree is set to draw in scrumpy lovers from all over the county this summer.

The Coach and Horses pub in Gloucester has been stripped back to its 15th century glory in a recent refurbishment, now...

Gloucester Cathedral to be transformed for the Three Choirs Festival

Gloucester Cathedral will accommodate audiences of up to 1,800 people, during this year's Three Choirs Festival.

Gloucester Cathedral will be transformed into a concert hall and festival venue this summer, in preparation for the 286th...

Special offers

£7 tickets for Rugby 7s at Gloucester Rugby

Ends Sunday 23 June 2013

Get tickets to see the Rugby 7s at Kingsholm Stadium for just £7.

Gloucester Rugby is offering £7 tickets for Rugby 7s for seven days – seven weeks before the anticipated competition kicks...

Gloucester Rugby early booking season tickets

Ends Friday 28 June 2013

Snap up your Gloucester Rugby 2013-14 season tickets now and save up to £20. © Martin Bennett.

Book early to save money on season tickets to see Gloucester Rugby in action throughout the new 2013-14 season.

Articles

Fitness First launches at-home summer workout plan

Ladies can get 'bikini ready' with a 30-minute circuit workout from Fitness First.

Fitness First has devised a 30-minute circuit workout for ladies to get bikini ready from the comfort of their own homes,...

Backstage with Canary Swing

Meet the county's chirpiest band, when SoGlos goes backstage with Canary Swing.

SoGlos goes backstage with Gloucester’s chirpiest band, Canary Swing, to talk about debut EP The Flight making the iTunes...

In the studio with PJ Crook

	SoGlos goes 'in the studio with' Cheltenham painter PJ Crook, with some fascinating results.

PJ Crook tells SoGlos about her inspirations – from her children to global conflicts – famous fans, and her favourite Gloucestershire...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2013 video

Sporting a stars and stipes bodysuit, American competitor Kenny Rackers stole the show at the Cheese Rolling 2013.

Forget trekking up a steep, muddy hill for a fleeting glimpse of the Cheese Rolling action; SoGlos has done the hard work...

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