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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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...
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Parkrun is returning to Gloucestershire

Making a return for the first time in 16 months, runners will be able to take part in Parkrun’s weekly 5k events across...
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New heritage trail launching at Pittville Pump Rooms

Soak up Pittville Pump Rooms’ history in a new way on the heritage trail, launching in September 2021.
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Free big screen entertainment is coming to Cheltenham

Enjoy free open-air entertainment on the new big screen at Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens this summer.
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GAP reveals when its Gloucester Quays outlet will close

US fashion brand GAP is closing all of its stores across the UK and Ireland by Saturday 25 September 2021 – and has now revealed...
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CityFibre is bringing faster, more reliable internet to Gloucester City Homes tenants

CityFibre and Gloucester City Homes have partnered up to bring Gloucester social housing tenants reliable and speedy internet...
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New Channel 4 documentary investigates sex trafficking network in Cheltenham

A new three-part documentary has been aired on Channel 4, which follows police working to dismantle a human trafficking network...
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A new cocktail bar is opening in Stow-on-the-Wold

Enjoy a delightful drink in Stow-on-the-Wold’s newest cocktail bar, taking over the Old Stocks Inn’s coffee shop in 2021.
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Daisy May Cooper to become new team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Iconic pop culture panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks is returning exclusively to Sky and NOW TV this autumn 2021.
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KIBOU is opening a new restaurant in Bristol

Bristolians can enjoy authentic Japanese whisky, sake and cuisine when KIBOU opens its third bar and kitchen in Clifton this...
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SWCRC offering free memberships for cyber resilience

Small businesses and charities in Gloucestershire can get free core membership from the South West Cyber Resilience Centre to help...
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Gloucester Rugby star launches cider business

Made from locally sourced apples and traditionally-crafted, Gloucester Rugby star Jake Polledri has unveiled his new Just Pressed...
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Gloucestershire County Council launches new summer activities for kids

Children eligible for free school meals are being invited to take part in the Holiday Activities and Food Programme from...