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Cotswold Lavender changes summer opening plans

Cotswold Lavender, the popular floral visitor attraction near Broadway, has changed its summer 2020 opening plans due to the...

University of Gloucestershire launches The Living Room Lectures

The University of Gloucestershire is hosting a series of free online lectures on topics from wildlife to creative photography, to...

Gloucestershire businesses hosting virtual entertainment

Join Tweedy’s Lost and Found, practice self-care and go on a virtual tour with these Gloucestershire businesses hosting online...

Cheltenham photographer searches for Lock Down Hero for photo documentary

A Cheltenham-based photographer is looking for Lock Down Heroes to feature in a new photo documentary series that tells their...

RHS Malvern launches Virtual Spring Festival

Despite the event being cancelled, RHS Malvern brings its spring show to homes across Gloucestershire with the Virtual RHS Malvern...

Longborough Festival Opera raises over £300,000 in emergency appeal

An emergency appeal from Longborough Festival Opera has raised over £300,000 to help artists affected by the Coronavirus crisis.

Berkeley Castle turns blue to celebrate Gloucestershire’s NHS workers

Berkeley Castle is illuminated in blue to show its appreciation for Gloucestershire’s NHS staff.

The King's School Gloucester opens its kitchen for local food charity

The King’s School in Gloucester has opened its kitchen to local charity, The Long Table, enabling it to cook over 600 meals for...

Berkeley Castle launches online gift tickets for post-lockdown

Berkeley Castle has introduced an online gift ticket service with extended validity during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Gloucestershire businesses doing something special during the Coronavirus crisis

Gloucestershire businesses are doing all they can to help their customers during the Coronavirus. It’s not all doom and gloom…

Cheltenham Music Festival cancelled over Coronavirus concerns

Cheltenham Music Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Superdry Creative Centre is donating cotton essentials to NHS workers

Superdry Creative Centre in Cheltenham is raising funds to donate its quality cotton essentials to NHS workers, who need...

Museum of Gloucester is looking for the oldest items in your house

Dig out the oldest item you have at home, for the chance to form part of the Museum of Gloucester’s new digital museum.

Nationwide Clap for Our Carers goes weekly to thank the NHS

People across Gloucestershire, and the UK, will be taking part in a weekly round of applause to Clap for Our Carers and thank the...

Gloucestershire Bike Project is donating bikes to key workers

As a way to say thank you, Gloucestershire Bike Project is donating refurbished bikes to key workers in the county who need them...

Gloucestershire County Council launches community help hub

Whether you need help, your neighbour needs support, or you can offer your assistance to others, Gloucestershire’s online...

Watch Royal Opera House performances for free

The Royal Opera House is streaming classic opera and ballet performances for free during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Hillside Brewery is holding a virtual pub quiz

Hillside Brewery is hosting a virtual pub quiz on Friday evenings, bringing households together online as they battle it out to...

Watch Royal Shakespeare Company shows for free on the BBC

Watch shows from the Royal Shakespeare Company for free on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Cheltenham Music Festival tickets to go on sale in April

Cheltenham Festivals has announced that it will go ahead with the sale of Cheltenham Music Festival tickets in April 2020, instead...

Cheltenham voted best place to live in the South West 2020

Thanks to The Sunday Times, Cheltenham has been voted the best place to live in the South West 2020, with attributes such as its...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling cancelled for 2020 amid Coronavirus fears

The annual Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event at Cooper’s Hill has been cancelled for 2020.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens to close during Coronavirus crisis

In light of the Coronavirus situation, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens will close from Tuesday 24 March 2020 until further...

Royal International Air Tattoo cancelled due to Coronavirus

The Royal International Air Tattoo has been cancelled for 2020 following Government advice on Coronavirus.

Glastonbury Festival cancelled due to Coronavirus

Glastonbury Festival 2020 has been cancelled due to growing concerns over Coronavirus.

Cheltenham Jazz and Science Festivals cancelled over Coronavirus concerns

Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Cheltenham Science Festival have both been cancelled following government advice on Covid-19.

Bristol street art exhibition offers chance to see Banksy this summer

New Bristol street art exhibition, Vanguard, will feature early work from Banksy this summer.

A ‘live murder trial’ is coming to Cheltenham

Experience what it’s like to sit on a jury in a murder trial, hearing debates, uncovering evidence and, ultimately, deciding on...

Sudeley Castle is opening a month earlier than scheduled

Celebrating a jam-packed calendar of events this year, Sudeley Castle is opening its doors to visitors one month earlier than its...

Gloucester Cathedral is opening at night for exclusive light installation viewing

Gloucester Cathedral is opening for two exclusive evenings to offer visitors the chance to see the Where There is Light exhibition...