https://www.soglos.com Gloucestershire news, events, reviews, guides, competitions, offers, interviews, hot lists and more from SoGlos en The Royal Agricultural University has been given the go ahead to build the UK's first agricultural Innovation Village in Cirencester, which will serve as a global hub for developing sustainability solutions for the land-based sector. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/uks-first-agricultural-innovation-village-receives-planning-approval-in-the-cotswolds/27129/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:24 GMT Sunday 14 June to Saturday 12 September 2026 - Gloucester Cathedral is unveiling its new organ at a special festival this summer 2026, featuring performances from internationally renowned musicians and a world premiere! https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/gloucester-cathedral-organ-festival/26676/ Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:00 GMT Gloucestershire-founded financial planning firm rockwealth has expanded its Cheltenham headquarters with key new appointments, as demand for its client-focused approach drives national growth. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/rockwealth-expands-cheltenham-headquarters-as-1-billion-business-grows-nationwide/26849/ Wed, 20 May 2026 15:04:51 GMT Thursday 4 June to Thursday 3 September 2026 - One of Cheltenham's most popular grassroots comedy and music nights, Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy brings big-name mystery guests to The Steam & Whistle every month. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/dom-jolys-speakeazy-at-the-steam-and-whistle-in-cheltenham/25412/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT Describing his election as 'the honour of my life', a new mayor of Cheltenham has been inaugurated this May 2026, while four local people have been honoured by the council for outstanding contribution to the community. https://www.soglos.com/news/community/cheltenham-welcomes-new-mayor-and-honours-local-people-for-outstanding-contribution-to-the-community/27127/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:03:00 GMT Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026 - Summer Jam 2026: The Lakefest Warmup brings top talent from the Lakefest lineup to The Brewery Quarter, with live music, street food and outdoor bars bringing festival vibes to Cheltenham town centre. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/summer-jam-at-the-brewery-quarter/18240/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:55:49 GMT Dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and steaming pots of the finest blends await in SoGlos's round up of where to go for afternoon tea in Gloucestershire. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/food-drink/places-to-go-for-afternoon-tea-in-gloucestershire/14730/ Wed, 20 May 2026 08:18:55 GMT Business leaders, civic figures and project partners gathered to celebrate the opening of Gloucester’s 'transformational' landmark £107 million Forum development – a major milestone in the city’s ambitious regeneration journey, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/gloucester-celebrates-official-opening-of-landmark-107m-forum-development/27124/ Tue, 19 May 2026 13:53:00 GMT Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 June 2026 - WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is marking Pride Month with its very own Pride in Nature weekend, featuring story time with drag queens, rainbow scavenger hunts and Queer Ecology walks, celebrating how wonderfully diverse our natural world really is. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/pride-in-nature-at-wwt-slimbridge/25260/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:05:00 GMT An experienced school leader and passionate cricketer who grew up locally, SoGlos talks to the new head of Cheltenham College, Chris Townsend, about everything from academic standards to the importance of sport, as he starts an 'invigorating' new chapter in his career. https://www.soglos.com/interview/family/the-progress-that-pupils-make-here-is-hugely-impressive--how-the-new-head-of-cheltenham-college-aims-to-build-on-its-strong-reputation/26703/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:01:00 GMT Cheltenham street artist Dice67 is giving the Cavendish House building a fresh new look for spring, with his latest large format paintings being created on the prominent building on The Promenade in May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/culture/cheltenham-paint-festival-organiser-gives-cavendish-house-frontage-a-new-street-art-look/27122/ Mon, 18 May 2026 16:19:52 GMT With an increasing focus on clicks, conversions and real-time reporting, it can be easy to view advertising success through a purely short-term lens. But, while performance metrics remain important, they are only one part of how effective marketing works. SoGlos explores why trust, familiarity and consistent visibility still play a valuable role in influencing customer decisions – particularly at a local level. https://www.soglos.com/insight/partner-with-soglos/why-click-through-rates-dont-always-tell-the-full-story-in-local-advertising/27111/ Mon, 18 May 2026 12:32:26 GMT An innovative new bespoke trophy design has been revealed for the Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards and Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026, in conjunction with leading local engineering firm, Forge Motorsport. https://www.soglos.com/news/soglos-reveals-brand-new-2026-trophy-design-for-gloucestershires-two-leading-awards/26906/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:58:38 GMT Stroudwater Navigation Archive Charity is launching a new Ghosthunters trail this May 2026 – the first trail on Stroud District Council's free walking trails app to use audio to create a truly immersive experience. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/stroud-district-council-launches-free-ghosthunters-walking-trail/26611/ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Tewkesbury's Cotswolds Designer Outlet has announced the arrival of Sunglass Hut, with the retail destination now nearing full occupancy less than a year after opening. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/cotswolds-designer-outlet-welcomes-sunglass-hut-as-scheme-nears-full-occupancy/27119/ Sat, 16 May 2026 12:23:04 GMT Gloucestershire-headquartered Freemans Event Partners has appointed former West Ham United executive Tara Warren as its new chief executive officer, with the live events business aiming to double turnover over the next five years. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/freemans-event-partners-appoints-new-ceo-as-gloucestershire-firm-targets-major-growth/27118/ Sat, 16 May 2026 11:49:19 GMT From its 'teach to the top' approach in the classroom, to its network of academic and pastoral support structures outside of it, SoGlos sits down with the head of The Crypt School in Gloucester, Nick Dyer, to find out how the school helps its students to flourish academically, with a view to each student getting the best possible start onto their chosen career pathway. https://www.soglos.com/interview/family/our-success-is-founded-on-our-inclusive-and-supportive-school-culture--how-the-crypt-school-guides-its-students-to-academic-excellence/26262/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:34:53 GMT Jilly Cooper's steamy hit Rivals is set to return for a second season, launching on streaming platform Disney+ on 15 May 2026 – with Gloucestershire film locations to spot. https://www.soglos.com/news/entertainment/disney-plus-premiere-season-two-of-jilly-coopers-rivals-gloucestershire/24557/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:25:00 GMT Wednesday 24 to Thursday 25 June 2026 - Prospective families have the chance to find out more about Gloucester's only outstanding Ofsted rated grammar school, when The Crypt School hosts its Main School open mornings this summer 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/main-school-open-mornings-at-the-crypt-school/20006/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:07:37 GMT A hands-on role that involves frequent international travel, Gloucester company TBS Engineering seeks a skilled service technician to provide technical support and training to its customers overseas – with a great package of benefits on offer. https://www.soglos.com/featured-job/business/gloucester-manufacturing-equipment-provider-recruiting-technically-skilled-engineer-to-support-customers-around-the-world/26386/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:44:01 GMT Residents will see a long-awaited new leisure and community centre in the Forest of Dean taking shape in the coming months, with the construction of its first phase now underway. https://www.soglos.com/news/community/construction-finally-underway-on-11-million-forest-of-dean-leisure-and-community-centre/27114/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:07 GMT Muse Brasserie has brought its blend of French culinary flair and Indian flavours to Gloucester Quays – with the second Gloucestershire restaurant now officially opened, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/muse-brasserie-opening-new-gloucester-restaurant/26831/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:37:00 GMT From burnout and brain fog to sleep, stress and long-term performance, more people are questioning how well they’re really ageing. SoGlos speaks to Second Prime founder Claire Richardson about the unique, science-backed, longevity programme launching in Cheltenham that helps people take control of their future health – before problems arise. https://www.soglos.com/interview/health-wellbeing/inside-cheltenhams-pioneering-longevity-programme-second-prime-with-claire-richardson/26837/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:28:35 GMT While the big headline names – including Fatboy Slim, Deacon Blue, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Rick Astley and Richard Ashcroft – have been known for some time, the support acts for the Forest Live 2026 concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum have now also been revealed. https://www.soglos.com/news/entertainment/final-names-for-the-forest-live-2026-shows-at-westonbirt-arboretum-revealed/26854/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:35 GMT Turning clients' grand plans into an atmospheric space that really works for their home, SoGlos sits down with David Herbert, founder of Cheltenham's Lansdown Kitchens & Bathrooms, to find out how working with a designer helps Gloucestershire homeowners create their dream bathrooms. https://www.soglos.com/interview/property-interiors/the-key-is-translating-your-ideas-into-something-that-works-practically--how-working-with-a-designer-can-make-your-dream-bathroom-a-reality/25540/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:59 GMT Describing The Robins as 'a club on the up', an experienced football commercial manager joins Cheltenham Town FC as its new managing director, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/cheltenham-town-fc-appoints-new-managing-director-to-help-drive-the-club-forward/27110/ Wed, 13 May 2026 13:19:19 GMT With plans for a new Coleford KFC restaurant officially approved this May 2026, the Forest of Dean will be getting its first fast food franchise drive-thru – with the divisive news splitting opinion 'straight down the middle' and likely to be unwelcomed by some locals. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/coleford-kfc-forest-of-dean-first-fast-food-drive-thru/27107/ Wed, 13 May 2026 11:38:33 GMT From historic castles and beautiful parklands to steam train adventures and family-friendly mazes, discover 17 dog-friendly attractions in the Cotswolds guaranteed to get tails wagging. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/outdoors/dog-friendly-attractions-in-the-cotswolds/12754/ Wed, 13 May 2026 09:29:41 GMT The regeneration of Gloucester's former Debenhams building into a new University of Gloucestershire campus has been recognised for construction excellence this May 2026, winning three of the biggest honours at a celebrated regional awards. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/university-of-gloucestershires-city-campus-wins-top-construction-awards-for-gloucester-regeneration-project/27101/ Tue, 12 May 2026 13:47:42 GMT Inspired by the late-night bars of the Japanese metropolis, the newly relaunched Bar Tokyo has opened inside No.131 – with signature cocktails, low lighting and Asian small plates designed for relaxed drinks and laid-back dining. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/hidden-inside-cheltenhams-no131-bar-tokyo-brings-cocktails-and-japanese-bites-to-a-new-intimate-setting/27104/ Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:46 GMT There is not long left to visit Franco Manca Cheltenham, with the Promenade pizza restaurant confirming it will be serving its final customers on Sunday 17 May 2026, amid wider nationwide closures for the chain. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/franco-manca-cheltenham-confirms-closure-date-for-promenade-restaurant/27103/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:09:42 GMT From spreading the word at some of the town's biggest events, to the upcoming launch of its own digital 'roadmap' to net zero, SoGlos looks at the ways Cheltenham Zero is helping local businesses achieve their carbon reduction goals in 2026. https://www.soglos.com/feature/business/how-cheltenham-zero-is-helping-local-businesses-reduce-their-emissions-and-cut-costs-in-2026/27055/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:02:47 GMT Discover the best outdoor dining in Gloucestershire, from gorgeous pub gardens in the Cotswolds to stylish restaurant terraces in Cheltenham – in SoGlos’s indispensable alfresco dining guide. https://www.soglos.com/guide/food-drink/gloucestershire-alfresco-dining-guide/11717/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Gloucester's historic wedding and events venue, Llanthony Secunda Priory, has been awarded £235,000 of National Lottery funding, for a project that aims to enhance its operations and bring forward further restoration works. https://www.soglos.com/news/culture/nationally-significant-historic-venue-in-gloucester-awarded-235000-to-secure-its-future/27100/ Fri, 8 May 2026 16:40:11 GMT With so many restaurants to choose from in Cheltenham town centre, whether you're heading out of the office for a speedy meal, or wining and dining a client, check out SoGlos's pick of delicious destinations for a working lunch. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/food-drink/best-places-to-grab-a-working-lunch-in-cheltenham/23215/ Fri, 8 May 2026 15:59:44 GMT A new Cheltenham showroom is set to change how Gloucestershire businesses think about workspace design, as global manufacturer Storacall Teleacoustics showcases its range of acoustic hood and booths for the first time, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/feature/business/acoustic-solutions-specialist-opens-showroom-to-help-businesses-create-quieter-more-productive-workplaces/27076/ Fri, 8 May 2026 09:37:06 GMT Friday 22 to Saturday 23 May 2026 - The Gloucester Old Spot Cider Festival returns in May 2026 – get ready to sip, savour and celebrate over two whole days of bank holidays. https://www.soglos.com/event/food-drink/enjoy-cider-live-music-and-good-vibes-at-the-gloucester-old-spot-cider-festival-2026/27024/ Fri, 8 May 2026 09:34:19 GMT Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Inspire the next generation of stylists and beauticians. Hair, barbering and beauty professionals are invited to discover what a future career in further education could look like at Gloucestershire College’s dedicated recruitment event, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/business/gloucestershire-college-launches-inspiring-recruitment-event-for-hair-and-beauty-professionals/27095/ Fri, 8 May 2026 09:31:55 GMT Cheltenham Jazz Festival is celebrating its most successful year to date, after it saw a record-breaking number of people book tickets for its 30th festival this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/entertainment/cheltenham-jazz-festival-breaks-box-office-records-in-30th-year/27099/ Thu, 7 May 2026 12:53:54 GMT Complete with a cafe, 10,000 sq ft of space and even a 24-hour gym, SoGlos goes behind the scenes at The Boutique Workplace Company’s first Gloucestershire location, revealing a design-led workspace in Cheltenham built for modern businesses, freelancers and growing teams. https://www.soglos.com/feature/business/first-look-at-the-boutique-workplace-co-at-jessop-house-cheltenham/27089/ Thu, 7 May 2026 12:38:56 GMT Transforming a prominent former pub in Kings Square into a modern cafe, bar and restaurant, the new Coro Lounge has opened its doors to Gloucester customers this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/coro-lounge-is-opening-in-gloucester-city-centre-as-kings-quarter-transformation-gathers-pace/27004/ Thu, 7 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT Friday 12 to Saturday 13 June 2026 - Families and businesses can discover the best ways to transition to green living, both on the road and at home, as one of the world's premier EV and home energy shows, Everything Electric WEST, comes to Gloucestershire for the first time in June 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/everything-electric-west-at-cheltenham-racecourse/27072/ Thu, 7 May 2026 08:29:15 GMT