https://www.soglos.com Gloucestershire news, events, reviews, guides, competitions, offers, interviews, hot lists and more from SoGlos en With eight care homes in Gloucestershire and many more across the UK, the Orders of St John Care Trust has provided expert care in comfortable, friendly surroundings since 1975. SoGlos takes a look at just a few of the reasons why OSJCT makes for a trusted, people-centred care home for your family and loved ones. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/health-wellbeing/reasons-gloucestershire-families-are-choosing-the-orders-of-st-john-care-trust-care-homes/26577/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:42 GMT Discover where to see bluebells in Gloucestershire this April and May, with SoGlos’s guide to the county’s most spectacular woodland walks, from the Forest of Dean to the Cotswolds. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/culture/the-best-places-to-see-bluebells-in-gloucestershire/14816/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:21:41 GMT One of the UK and Europe’s leading aesthetics clinic groups, Thérapie has officially opened its brand-new Cheltenham location, bringing its signature blend of medical expertise and cutting-edge technology to the high street – and SoGlos got a first look at its grand opening, this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/health-wellbeing/first-look-inside-cheltenhams-newest-state-of-the-art-aesthetics-clinic/26945/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:26:22 GMT Friday 8 May 2026 - Families can experience the homely feel and nurturing ethos at South Gloucestershire independent preparatory school and nursery, Tockington Manor, on a pupil-led tour of its scenic grounds at its May open day. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/discover-the-gorgeous-grounds-and-family-feel-of-a-south-gloucestershire-independent-prep-school-at-its-open-day/26973/ Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:15:35 GMT From lively Japanese and Sri Lankan independent restaurants to popular pizza and sushi chains, SoGlos rounds up some of the best places in Gloucestershire where kids eat free during the school holidays. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/family/places-where-kids-eat-free-in-gloucestershire-this-school-holidays/22592/ Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:05:00 GMT With Earth Day 2026 taking place in April 2026 – and Gloucestershire aiming to achieve net zero carbon by 2045 – SoGlos has put together a handy hot list of county organisations offering eco-friendly services and strategies, as a starting point for exploring how local businesses can go green. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/business/organisations-helping-gloucestershire-businesses-to-go-green/20428/ Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:48:54 GMT Tuesday 21 April 2026 - Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is inviting anyone curious about robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery to its free information event this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/health-wellbeing/free-robotic-knee-surgery-event-at-nuffield-health-cheltenham-hospital/26620/ Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:49:11 GMT We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — from weekday on-the-go's to leisurely Sunday brunches with friends, SoGlos has rounded up 15 of the county's best places to fuel up in the AM. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/food-drink/20-tasty-breakfast-spots-in-gloucestershire/12330/ Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:12:11 GMT Small to medium-sized businesses have the opportunity to join one of Gloucestershire's most anticipated new workspace hubs, The Shirt Factory, when it launches this spring – and with spaces now available, SoGlos looks at what’s on offer. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/a-new-modern-workspace-hub-launches-in-gloucester-this-spring--heres-how-your-growing-business-can-be-part-of-it/26425/ Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:24:49 GMT Saturday 6 June 2026 - South West Independent Secondary School of the Decade, Cheltenham Ladies' College, is inviting families to get a taste of life and learning at the prestigious school at its General Open Day this June 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/general-open-day-at-cheltenham-ladies-college/26369/ Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:32:57 GMT Ends Monday 11 May 2026 - SoGlos readers have the chance to win tickets to eight exciting shows spanning live music and comedy – including sold out dates – thanks to our latest competition with The Sub Rooms in Stroud. https://www.soglos.com/competition/entertainment/win-tickets-to-sold-out-shows-at-the-sub-rooms-in-stroud/26947/ Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:19:43 GMT The famous Confetti Flower Field in the Cotswolds will be bursting with colour again this summer — with its 2026 opening dates revealed and tickets on sale now. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/confetti-flower-field-announces-its-summer-opening-dates/13071/ Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:21:05 GMT Global fashion brand Mango is bringing its signature style to Cheltenham, with the new store now open in Regent Arcade. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/mangos-first-gloucestershire-store-in-regent-arcade-cheltenham-is-now-open/26968/ Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:28:12 GMT Built on the idea of reviving a more traditional, community-focused approach, Regency Vets is an independent Cheltenham clinic that prioritises animals and their owners. SoGlos sits down for a chat with the owners to find out how they're making a difference for Gloucestershire pets. https://www.soglos.com/interview/family/the-cheltenham-vets-creating-a-calmer-kinder-experience-for-gloucestershire-pets/26924/ Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:12:11 GMT Thérapie is opening a new clinic in Cheltenham this April 2026, providing treatments including laser hair removal and dermal fillers delivered by qualified medical professionals. https://www.soglos.com/news/health-wellbeing/therapie-opening-new-aesthetics-clinic-in-cheltenham/26943/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 16:46:48 GMT Ends Sunday 3 May 2026 - Discover one of Cheltenham’s most exciting dining experiences as Japanese-Korean restaurant Nagomi brings interactive Yakiniku grilling to Gloucestershire – and one lucky SoGlos reader can win a table for four. https://www.soglos.com/competition/food-drink/win-a-yakiniku-japanese-barbecue-experience-for-four-at-nagomi-in-cheltenham/26864/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:10:33 GMT With stylish, calming decor accented by warm, expressive fittings, SoGlos explores how Cheltenham design and supply specialist, Lansdown Kitchens & Bathrooms, refreshed the character of the bathroom at mock Tudor home in Gloucestershire – adding a sense of modernity to the property, while complimenting its period charm. https://www.soglos.com/news/property-interiors/how-a-cheltenham-designer-transformed-a-dated-gloucestershire-bathroom-into-a-luxurious-private-sanctuary/25541/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:10:16 GMT Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2026 - Cheltenham Racecourse once again plays host to Fresh: Art Fair — the UK's biggest regional art fair — this April 2026, with over 50 galleries exhibiting work from the most exciting emerging artists alongside famous names. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/fresh-art-fair-at-cheltenham-racecourse/18282/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:08:45 GMT With the firm evolving significantly over the past year, Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group has revealed an exciting rebrand this April 2026 – with SoGlos chatting to owner and director, Ian Price, about how the new look better reflects the firm's status as a strategic adviser, helping clients to plan for the future and achieve growth. https://www.soglos.com/interview/business/were-increasingly-acting-as-strategic-advisers-for-clients--why-its-time-for-an-established-gloucestershire-accountants-to-rebrand/26888/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:23:00 GMT Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 June 2026 - Fatboy Slim, Rick Astley and Richard Ashcroft headline Forest Live 2026 at Westonbirt Arboretum, as the much-loved outdoor concert series returns to Gloucestershire for five nights of live music this June. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/forest-live-at-westonbirt-arboretum/21223/ Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:04:12 GMT Sunday 3 to Monday 4 May 2026 - This May bank holiday weekend, watch chivalrous knights battle for glory and honour in a medieval-style tournament at Berkeley Castle near Stroud. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/knights-tournament-at-berkeley-castle/24495/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:40:01 GMT Discover some of the very best independent schools in Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and the surrounding area, in SoGlos’s dedicated guide. https://www.soglos.com/guide/family/gloucestershire-independent-schools-guide/11982/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:44:00 GMT Gloucestershire residents who have a spare room in their home and would be willing to provide temporary care for a child seeking sanctuary in the UK are being encouraged to attend Gloucestershire County Council Fostering's Room to Care event, this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/family/people-with-spare-rooms-encouraged-to-support-children-seeking-sanctuary-in-gloucestershire/26892/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:36:29 GMT Tuesday 28 April 2026 - Gloucestershire County Council Fostering is inviting people with a spare room and a willingness to care for an unaccompanied child seeking sanctuary in the UK to its free information event this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/gloucestershire-county-council-fostering-room-to-care-information-event-in-stroud/26893/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:36:18 GMT Celebrating a 'landmark moment in its musical history', Gloucester Cathedral is unveiling its new organ this June 2026 at a brand-new festival showcasing its power and versatility. https://www.soglos.com/news/culture/gloucester-cathedral-reveals-magnificent-new-organ-at-special-festival-this-june/26678/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:37:54 GMT Comedy superstar Russell Howard is set to light up Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre with not one but two unmissable live shows in June 2026, bringing his brand-new tour Don’t Tell the Algorithm to Gloucestershire audiences. https://www.soglos.com/news/entertainment/russell-howard-comedy-gig-cheltenham-everyman-theatre-2026/15125/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:55:00 GMT The Gloucestershire Family Bucket List 2026 returns with 100 unforgettable family days out in the county – from unique attractions and outdoor adventures to iconic local events – curated by SoGlos’s local journalists. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/the-gloucestershire-family-bucket-list/21261/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:06 GMT From the professionals that run things day-to-day, to the volunteers organising leagues, matches and more, SoGlos sits down with the chair of Cheltenham's East Glos Club, Andrea Butland, to find out how its members and staff work together to help the club serve the local community, on and off the courts. https://www.soglos.com/interview/outdoors/how-community-spirit-helps-east-glos-club-to-thrive/26660/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:38:43 GMT Saturday 25 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 - In what promises to be an unforgettable moment in Gloucester Cathedral's history with its newly refurbished organ taking centre stage, Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester in 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/three-choirs-festival/17929/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:24 GMT Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 June 2026 - The world's brightest minds are coming to Cheltenham Science Festival for a mind-expanding six days this June 2026, with everyone from Bake Off stars to the founder of Wikipedia on the lineup. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/cheltenham-science-festival/17954/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT Have an egg-cellent Easter holiday, with SoGlos's cracking guide to the best Easter events in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds in 2026. https://www.soglos.com/guide/family/gloucestershire-easter-guide/11612/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:59:00 GMT Gloucestershire lifesaving emergency service, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, is equipping farmers and people in rural communities with vital skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies, with new 'first on the scene' training courses. https://www.soglos.com/news/community/gloucestershire-farmers-can-get-first-on-the-scene-training-on-how-to-deal-with-rural-medical-emergencies/26785/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:54:32 GMT When the worst happens and cyber threats lead to the loss of crucial data, without an effective recovery plan, your business could grind to a halt. SoGlos looks at the best disaster recovery solutions available to SMEs and why they're so important, with expert advice from Gloucestershire managed services provider, System Force IT. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/when-disaster-hits-is-your-business-ready-why-it-recovery-planning-matters-for-gloucestershire-smes/26909/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:01:47 GMT A nostalgic confectioner, Mr Simms Sweet Shop, and high-end opticians Brand Eyewear, are among the latest spring openings at Gloucester Quays – as the outlet continues to expand its retail mix in 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/family/nostalgic-sweet-shop-leads-new-wave-of-openings-at-gloucester-quays/26940/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:39:53 GMT Cheltenham Racecourse has cancelled its final three racedays of the 2025-26 season to carry out urgent drainage upgrades – with April and May 2026 fixtures affected and races moved across the UK. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/cheltenham-racecourse-cancels-final-fixtures-of-2026-season-to-fast-track-major-track-upgrades/26939/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:45:25 GMT Gloucestershire 'field to fork' dining group, Roots + Seeds, opened its third sustainable dining hub in the Cotswolds this March 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/roots-and-seeds-opens-third-gloucestershire-dining-hub/26833/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT Gloucester has a new independent Italian restaurant from the team behind Sef Steakhouse in Cheltenham. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/team-behind-sef-steakhouse-opening-new-restaurant-in-gloucester/26583/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:23:00 GMT