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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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.
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Sue Ryder is asking people to help fill families’ final days with love this Christmas

To support families this Christmas 2021, Sue Ryder is asking the people of Gloucestershire to support the county’s only palliative...
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Brio Retirement Living asks Gloucestershire children to design Christmas decorations for its garden

Imaginative kids are being called on to help Brio Retirement Living create a beautiful elf and fairy garden this Christmas – with...
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New independent drinks specialist and bar opening in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is getting a new boutique bar, tasting room, micro distillery, and shop – and it’s announced its opening date!
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A new Superdry store is opening in Cheltenham

Superdry is opening a brand-new store on Cheltenham’s Promenade this December 2021.
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A Stroud-based harp maker is offering 100 free lessons

One for the bucket list! Stroud harp teacher Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat and her harp maker husband Creag are giving away 100 free...
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Tokyotattoo in Cheltenham launches new specialist hair loss service

Hair loss can be a difficult subject to approach, often causing emotional distress that can further lead to depression and anxiety...
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Batsford Arboretum unveils its Christmas in the Cotswolds plans

Always a popular festive destination in the Cotswolds, Batsford Arboretum has announced that its family-friendly Christmas trail...
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Can you help one million trees be planted in Gloucestershire?

As part of an ambitious project, Gloucestershire County Council is aiming to plant one million trees to combat the effects of...
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Bacon Theatre celebrates 30-year anniversary

It has been three decades since the Bacon Theatre first opened at the site of Dean Close School, successfully showcasing a huge...
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A new permanent indoor ice-skating rink has opened near Gloucestershire

Just in time to enjoy this winter, get your skates on for Planet Ice, a brand-new permanent indoor ice-skating rink, which has...
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Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in Cheltenham

American fast-food joint Taco Bell is opening its first venue in Cheltenham, with plans to create a new restaurant on the High...
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Rare dog skeleton on display at Corinium Museum

An Iron Age dog, expected to be from around the time of 400-200 BC, is going on display in a new exhibition at Corinium Museum’s...
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Gloucestershire’s emergency services are the first to trial solar panels on fire engines

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is among the first in the UK to install solar panels on its fire engines, to help tackle...
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Cheltenham Animal Shelter

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