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Forestry England upgrades Forest of Dean bike trails
Cycling in the Forest of Dean has just got better, with Forestry England investing £80,000 and months of hard work into 'already...
Gloucester Rugby launches in-seat delivery service with Freemans Event Partners
Gloucester Rugby’s first social distanced match at Kingsholm Stadium gave fans the chance to order food and drinks on an app for...
Mira Showers is extending its partnership with Cheltenham Town FC
Mira Showers will continue to sponsor Cheltenham Town FC, extending the partnership between the two local organisations by two...
East Glos Club unveils lockdown refurbishment
East Glos Club in Cheltenham has transformed its squash courts and changing rooms with a £110,000 refurbishment completed during...
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...
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,...
The Wave in Bristol is reopening in August
Bristol’s inland surfing lagoon, The Wave, is reopening in August 2020 after being closed for three months due to the Coronavirus...
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.
New magnolia species discovered at Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum has discovered a brand-new magnolia species – and has asked for members of the public to vote for its name.
Cheltenham ice rink confirmed for 2020
Plans to bring an outdoor ice rink to Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens have been given the go ahead for Christmas 2020, with a bigger...
Cheese Rolling dramatised in short film ‘Let’s Roll’
Gloucestershire’s annual Cheese Rolling event is the subject of short film, Let’s Roll, dramatising the annual tradition for the...
Gloucestershire singer wins the Furlong Factor
Local singer Lara Telfer, who works at The Jockey Club, has won Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor national singing competition.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust photo competition now open for entries
Entries are now open for this year’s Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust photo competition with new categories and bigger prizes 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 athlete runs marathon in his garden to raise money for NHS
Cheltenham athlete James Campbell ran the length of a marathon in his back garden to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
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...
Gloucester Rugby launches #WellbeingWednesday campaign
Gloucester Rugby has launched a campaign to help people keep fit and healthy during the UK’s Coronavirus lockdown, with helpful...
Forestry England keeps woods and forests open during Coronavirus crisis
The Forest of Dean will remain open to give people access to fresh air and green space while social distancing due to Coronavirus....
National Trust is no longer keeping parks and gardens open
To help with social distancing, The National Trust has re-evaluated its decision to allow free access to its parks, gardens and...
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...
Slimbridge Wetland Centre closes to the public during Coronavirus crisis
Due to Coronavirus crisis social distancing, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, has announced that it is closed to the public until...
Luxury shopping area The Orchard returns to The Festival in Cheltenham
Up market shopping area, The Orchard, returns to The Festival™ presented by Magners in 2020 for a second year – with racegoers...
The Park launches at The Festival™ presented by Magners
The Park, a fun new entertainment and social enclosure, is being launched at Cheltenham’s The Festival™ presented by Magners in...
Forest of Dean set for Sex Education tourism increase
The release of Netflix’s new season of Sex Education is set to drive more tourism to the Forest of Dean, local businesses are...
Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail now open at Westonbirt Arboretum
Forestry England has opened a new Shaun the Sheep themed trail around Westonbirt Arboretum, complete with UV pens, activity packs...
Cheltenham Racecourse forced to cancel Friday race meet
Cheltenham Racecourse has called off racing on day one of The November Meeting due to flooding.
Zara Tindall appointed as director of Cheltenham Racecourse
Zara Tindall will become a director of Cheltenham Racecourse’s committee, after being appointed in the role by The Jockey Club.
