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First look: the King's School Gloucester Sixth Form Centre

Following its £2 million refurbishment, SoGlos took a tour of the impressive new Sixth Form Centre at the King’s School...

Cheltenham Festivals is extending #Cheltlitfest programme for home schoolers

Cheltenham Literature Festival has made its 2020 programme of family and schools events available online, giving teachers, parents...

BBC Radio Gloucestershire is launching its Make A Difference: Give a Laptop campaign

BBC Radio Gloucestershire is asking the public to donate unwanted devices, such as laptops, to help students who need them

Slimbridge Wetland Centre announces reopening date

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is to reopen on Saturday 5 December 2020, following a case of bird flu.

Two Cheltenham schools have been named south west schools of the decade

Not one, but two Cheltenham schools have beaten off stiff competition to be named top schools in the south west, with The Sunday...

A free Cheltenham Christmas Spirit Trail is launching in December

Shops and venues across Cheltenham are taking part in a free Christmas Spirit Trail, with 10 cute characters for children to spot,...

Kids cycling for Cheltenham Foodbank raise more than £1,500

Two six-year-olds cycling 200km to raise money for food and Christmas presents for Cheltenham Foodbank have raised more than...

Lilian Faithfull Care is inviting people to send Christmas messages to its residents

Schools, community groups and families are being invited to send Christmas messages to Lilian Faithfull Care’s elderly residents...

Gloucestershire businesses offering free children’s meals during the school holidays

In light of the government ‘no vote’ to fund free meals for children during the school holidays, Gloucestershire restaurants,...

New Gruffalo Spotters Trail launches at Beechenhurst

Just in time for the October half term, head to the Forest of Dean for a brand-new Gruffalo Spotters Trail at Beechenhurst – and...

Cotswold Farm Park launches new Enchanted Light Trail

A new Enchanted Light Trail is coming to Cotswold Farm Park, just in time for a magical Christmas evening out with the family.

Here’s how to get a free Lindt chocolate teddy this October 2020

Lindt at Gloucester Quays is giving away free chocolate teddies on Lindt Pyjama Day this October 2020.

Bristol's Upside Down House gets a Halloween makeover

Upside Down House in nearby Bristol is getting a Halloween makeover for half term – for some spooky, topsy-turvy picture...

Cheltenham College hosts new virtual open events for prospective students

Whether you’re looking for further education options or a fantastic preparatory school, Cheltenham College is running virtual open...

Everyman Theatre launches new year of youth theatre workshops

The Everyman Theatre’s youth theatre will be launching for a new academic year in September 2020, for ages four to 20 – with...

Cheltenham set to sparkle this Christmas with new festive lights

New lights will bring plenty of festive cheer to Cheltenham this Christmas, while plans for an expanded market are cancelled.

Cheltenham’s new senior school is uncertain after last-minute judicial review

The future of The High School Leckhampton, Cheltenham’s new £30m senior school, has been potentially threatened by a last-minute...

Over Farm plans to open a new Countryside Adventure attraction in Gloucester

Over Farm in Gloucester is planning to build Countryside Adventure – a brand-new family attraction with splash zone, maze and...

A new LEGO store is opening near Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire AFOLs and KFOLs get ready, LEGO has announced it will be opening its latest retail store at Cabot Circus in...

Zero joining fees for new members at East Glos Club

East Glos Club is serving a summer bargain for new members – zero joining fees at the popular Cheltenham tennis and squash club,...

Where to find all the characters along Gloucester’s MonsterHero Safari

Colourful characters are hiding all over Gloucester as part of the MonsterHero Safari Trail, this summer.

Hollywood Bowl in Cheltenham is reopening in August

After lockdown delays, Hollywood Bowl at Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter is reopen its doors in August 2020.

Stowe Family Law is celebrating first-year anniversary in Cheltenham

It has been one year since Stowe Family Law opened its Cheltenham office, successfully taking on family and divorce cases across...

Dean Forest Railway is reopening in August

SEE THE SOGLOS VIDEO - Dean Forest Railway in Lydney is reopening in August 2020, just in time for a summer holiday steam train...

Gloucestershire Libraries launch new reserve and collect service

Hoping for a good summer read? Gloucestershire Libraries has introduced a new reserve and collect service for everyone with...

Bristol Zoo is reopening in July

Bristol Zoo Gardens is reopening to the public in July 2020, following its closure due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park is reopening in July

A firm family favourite, Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park is reopening on Saturday 4 July 2020, as lockdown restrictions in...

Cotswold Farm Park is reopening in July

The hugely popular Cotswold Farm Park is reopening to visitors on Saturday 4 July 2020, following the easing of coronavirus...

Cotswold Wildlife Park is reopening in June

Cotswold Wildlife Park is reopening on Wednesday 17 June 2020 after being closed for almost three months during lockdown.

Cotswold Country Park and Beach is reopening in June

Gloucestershire’s very own beach and swimming lagoon, Cotswold Country Park and Beach, is reopening this June – for family day out...