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Giant replica moon coming to Gloucester

Special screenings, a massive moon, and all things interstellar are happening across Gloucester this Summer.

Volunteers needed to offer respite to families with disabled children

Gloucestershire County Council is searching for volunteers to give regular short breaks to children with disabilities and complex...

Dog festival coming to Bristol

Grab your four-legged friends and head down to Bristol’s DogFest with the whole family for an amazing weekend for dog lovers.

Arctic Adventure launching at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Icy fronts are predicted at Slimbridge Wetland Centre in July, when a new Arctic Adventure attraction is set to open – just in...

Stagecoach to offer free travel for World Environment Day

Celebrating World Environment Day in 2019, Stagecoach West is offering free bus travel on one of its most popular services...

Tall Ships Festival offers free entry to Armed Forces

Servicemen and women are being offered the chance to enjoy Gloucester’s Tall Ships and Adventure Festival for free thanks to a...

Giant Dragon to visit Gloucester for St George’s Day

A giant dragon will make its way to Gloucester this weekend, to celebrate St George’s Day.

EXCLUSIVE: First look inside Dinky Street

Dinky Street opens its doors in April 2019, promising hours of imaginative play to children in Gloucestershire, as the first...

Huge zip wire coming to Gloucester Docks

Take in views of Gloucester Docks like you’ve never seen it before, as a huge zip wire comes to the city as part of the Tall Ships...

Kids eat free at Giggling Squid for Thai New Year

Dress up the kids in floral clothing and enjoy a free meal at Cheltenham’s Giggling Squid restaurant to celebrate Thai New Year.

Gloucester Quays confirms soft play will not open

Plans for a giant soft play centre inside Gloucester Quays will not go ahead as planned.

The Family Haven on the lookout for new trustees

SoGlos's Charity of the Year 2019, The Family Haven, is on the hunt for new trustees to join its board and help make a difference....

The Tiger Who Came to Tea review: Children’s theatre at its finest

Retelling the classic children’s tale of the very hungry tiger who descends on a family for his dinner, this charming performance...

Cotswold Farm Park reveals new visitor centre

Cotswold Farm Park has revealed the first pictures of its brand-new visitor centre after an extensive renovation project.

XJump Gloucestershire in shock closure

Gloucester’s only trampoline centre has closed with immediate effect in a shock closure.

Yanto’s Pancake House review

Offering far more than just chocolate covered pancakes, Yanto’s Pancake House in Gloucester opens up a world of savoury and sweet...

Robinswood Hill will get a new café and community space

Robinswood Hill Country Park is about to get a serious makeover thanks to a new community space and café that’s been given the go...

Gloucester Life Museum faces closure

The Gloucester Life Museum faces an uncertain future as it closes for essential building restoration work.

Giffords Circus reveals 2019 tour details

Giffords Circus fans will be delighted that details of the 2019 tour have been revealed, with Xanadu the theme for next year's...

The Family Haven announced as SoGlos Charity of the Year 2019

Helping disadvantaged and vulnerable families in Gloucestershire, The Family Haven has been selected as the SoGlos Charity of the...

Zog family trail coming to Beechenhurst

Following in the footsteps of The Gruffalo, The Highway Rat, and Stick Man, a new forest trail is coming to Beechenhurst in 2019.

Fairy-themed festival heading to Cheltenham

A fairy-themed festival will be pitching up at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2019.

Full scholarships available for sixth formers at Rendcomb College

Students wanting to attend the prestigious Rendcomb College are being given to chance to apply for five very special 100 per cent...

New children’s role-play centre to open in Cheltenham

Encouraging imaginative play, a new role-play centre for children has announced that it will open in Bishop’s Cleeve in 2019.

Laser Tag coming to Cheltenham

Cheltenham's first Laser Tag is set to open at The Play Farm in Cheltenham this autumn.

The Everyman Theatre reveals details about Aladdin pantomime

Casting the wishes of audiences across the county, the Everyman Theatre's 2018 pantomime, Aladdin, looks set to be another...

Gloucestershire College unveils new Cinderford Campus

A new Gloucestershire College campus has opened its doors in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, featuring state-of-the-art tech and...

Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail offers free family fun

Families searching for some summer fun across Gloucestershire can hop along the Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail, running until Sunday 9...

Changing Places toilet opens in Pittville Park

Work is now complete on the first of two new Changing Places disabled toilets in Cheltenham. The facility in Pittville Park opens...

Schools invited to get green-fingered with RHS Malvern Spring Festival School Challenge

Kids can get creative and stuck in with a gardening challenge, run by RHS Malvern Spring Festival.