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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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...
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Netflix releases Sex Education season three trailer

Hit Netflix show Sex Education, which is filmed in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, has finally revealed the trailer for season...
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Gloucester’s first electric and solar powered boat hire service launches

Primarily powered by solar panels, this all-electric fleet of boats is a great way to explore Gloucester’s heritage.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Seann Walsh is coming to Gloucestershire

Comedian Seann Walsh is performing at two Gloucestershire venues this autumn 2021 –and here’s when you can catch him.
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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...
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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.
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Battledown Brewing Co. is selling discounted beer to support the local hospitality industry

Gloucestershire beer fans can enjoy a can of discounted Battledown Brewing Co. beer, with £1 from each can being donated to...
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Famous Gloucester landmark is being featured on BBC2 show

Gloucester’s LV14 SULA Lightship – the UK’s only stay-aboard historic lightship – is being featured in a BBC2 show with Bob...
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Gloucester Rugby goes carbon neutral with new reusable cup scheme

The Cherry and Whites make another move towards sustainability with a new eco-friendly initiative to use reusable cups at its...
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Axe throwing coming to Cheltenham

Got a good aim? Put it into practice at a new axe throwing venue, coming to Cheltenham in September 2021.
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Cirencester TV presenter stars in new home makeover show

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, who lives near Cirencester, is fronting Channel 5’s new home makeover show, Big House Clearout.
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A Cotswolds Monopoly boardgame is launching

Joining Gloucestershire and Cheltenham versions of the boardgame is a new Cotswold edition of Monopoly. And this is when you can...
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The Scenic Supper is launching a new winter venue

The Scenic Supper is relocating to a cosy 18th century stone barn in the Cotswolds for an exclusive winter dining experience.
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Litter picking launched on Forest of Dean mountain bike trails

The #LoveYourForest campaign has joined forces with the Gloucestershire mountain biking community to clear litter from the Forest...
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Gloucester food charity launches fundraiser

FoodCycle is launching a new baking-themed project in Gloucestershire to raise money to help the hungry and lonely.
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Cotswold Water Park launches new Enjoy and Respect campaign

The new Enjoy and Respect campaign is being launched to reduce the environmental impact of antisocial behaviour on the beautiful...
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A popular television drama is being filmed in Cirencester

Television film crews have been spotted in the Cotswolds again this summer, with a new series of a popular comedy-mystery series...
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Nature in Art is hosting a special auction to raise money for the museum

Going once, going twice! Nature in Art is auctioning some unique artworks this August 2021, raising funds to support the Twigworth...
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An open air gallery is launching in Gloucester

The Gate Streets Gallery is launching in August 2021, hoping to encourage more people to explore Gloucester.
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Cirencester theatre celebrates reopening with free tickets for NHS

NHS staff and St John Ambulance volunteers can enjoy a free performance of Stones in His Pockets courtesy of the Barn Theatre in...
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Corinium Museum collaborates with Cirencester jeweller to create Iron Age-inspired jewellery

An exclusive new Iron Age-inspired jewellery collection from renowned local jeweller, Louise Parry, is now on sale at the Corinium...
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A new creperie opens in Stroud

There’s a new pancake house at Stroud’s Five Valleys Market, serving up flipping delicious sweet and savoury crepes.
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Castle Combe in the Cotswolds named prettiest village in the UK

Castle Combe topped the list of 160 locations to be crowned the prettiest village in the UK.
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Code Ninjas asks Gloucestershire tech companies to help fund scholarships

Training the problem solvers of tomorrow, children’s coding company Code Ninjas is asking Gloucestershire tech businesses to fund...
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Former gymnastics champion opens new club in Gloucester

A new gymnastics club, with space for more than a thousand young people in Gloucester, has opened this summer.
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Season two of Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm has been confirmed

A new season of Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm will be filmed at his Cotswolds’ Diddly Squat Farm home, it has been confirmed by Amazon...