Zoe Gater

Originally from sunny Devon, Zoe graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Gloucestershire, gaining experience as a sub-editor of an ezine; creating her own magazine; and writing for a number of publications and websites across the south west. Zoe joined the SoGlos team in 2021 and was recently promoted to staff writer.

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Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2022

The fifth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Visit Gloucestershire, are fast approaching – and there’s...
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‘Ultimately, what I am interested in is the human stories and experiences behind these things’: Meet the new director of the Corinium Museum

SoGlos caught up with the new director of the Corinium Museum in Cirencester to find out what it’s like to run a venue of such...
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How to turn your garden into an extension of your Gloucestershire home

With the sun making a gradual reappearance, it’s nearly time to get out in the garden again – and SoGlos caught up with Trioscape...
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Why regular home security reviews are so important

Home security should never be taken for granted – and Gloucestershire-based Severnside Security shares why it’s so important to...
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What to plant to help Gloucestershire’s wildlife this spring

With the days getting brighter and longer, fresh buds blooming and nature slowly coming back to life, SoGlos spoke to an expert...
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The National Diving and Activity Centre is closing for good

After 19 brilliant years, one of the most well-loved inland dive sites in the UK, located just across the Gloucestershire border...
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Popular Gloucester pub Dr Foster’s reveals reopening date and new plans

After being closed for two years, Dr Foster’s in Gloucester Docks is set to reopen under new management – with plans to become a...
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Sustainable repair cafés are opening across Gloucestershire

Locals can get their broken electronics, worn clothing and damaged goods fixed for free, or for the cost of the materials used, at...
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‘We wanted the refurbishment to symbolise a new era’: Meet the owner of The Scandinavian Coffee Pod

With a brand-new look and exciting plans for 2022, SoGlos caught up with The Scandinavian Coffee Pod to find out more about its...
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The International Centre for Birds of Prey is closing after 55 years

One of Gloucestershire’s best-loved attractions, the International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent, is closing its doors to the...
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14 of the best Yorkshire puddings you can find in Gloucestershire

If you take your Yorkshire puddings seriously, you won’t be disappointed with SoGlos’s round up of the very best yorkie puds the...
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Stroud’s Five Valleys Market is bringing back Friday late nights

Enjoy tastes from around the globe, pop-up cocktail bars and live music at Friday late nights at Stroud’s Five Valleys Market,...
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Cheltenham’s Holee Clucker reveals its reopening date

Holee Clucker has announced its official reopening date for 2022, after being closed for five months due to the national chef...
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Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham is reopening in March

Grab your swimming costumes and trunks because Cheltenham’s Sandford Parks Lido has announced its official opening date for the...
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Greg James to play at Cheltenham Racecourse for May Bank Holiday

Greg James will be returning to Cheltenham Racecourse, DJing a huge after party following the Race Night, in April 2022.
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Jack Savoretti is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse

Jack Savoretti will perform at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse as part of his 2022 spring tour.
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The Scenic Supper is launching a new parties and wedding service

The Scenic Supper has launched parties and wedding management services within its bespoke glasshouses at Todenham Manor Farm for...
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Stroud’s Museum in the Park reopens with new Ice Age exhibition

From mammoths to man-caves, discover some of Gloucestershire’s most fascinating Ice Age history when Museum in the Park reopens...
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Cheltenham independent school secures £3m investment

Cheltenham’s St Edward’s School has been acquired by a leading UK independent schools group, which has pledged to invest £3...
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Sweaty Betty is opening a new store in Cheltenham

Sweaty Betty will be the latest brand to open on Cheltenham’s Promenade, replacing a shop that been vacant for some time.
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Gloucestershire town is named the least wasteful in the UK

Sustainable living experts have compared more than 100 towns and cities across the UK to find each locality’s ‘wasteful score’ –...
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Jess Glynne Westonbirt Arboretum concert cancelled

Jess Glynne’s Westonbirt Arboretum concert has been cancelled – with some speculation surrounding who might replace her at the...
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New bridal boutique opens in Stroud

Bespoke and boutique bridalwear designer, Ellie Lowe, has opened a new studio and showroom in Stroud.
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Simpsons Fish and Chips is launching a new Gloucester chip shop

Cult Gloucestershire chippy Simpsons Fish and Chips is launching a its third chip shop – this time in Gloucester!
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Taco Bell Cheltenham reveals its opening date

The wait is almost over for Cheltenham’s newest restaurant, Taco Bell, with the Mexican fast-food joint announcing when it expects...
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Off The Square shares its must-have drink for Christmas 2021

Having sold over 200 bottles in the last six weeks alone, Off The Square in Stow-on-the-Wold has revealed the hand-crafted...
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A restaurant dedicated to pigs in blankets has just opened near Gloucestershire

Pork lovers rejoice, as a new pigs in blankets café is launching for a limited time only just over the Gloucestershire border in...
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Regent Arcade in Cheltenham is giving away baubles this Christmas

Support the Winston’s Wish charity this Christmas, with Regent Arcade’s festive bauble giveaway throughout December 2021.