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Tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s 2023 fixtures are now on sale

With race days running from January to May, tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s anticipated 2023 horse racing fixtures are on sale...

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust needs volunteers to help it track the Forest of Dean's pine martens

The Forest of Dean's population of pine martens is expanding its territory - and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for...

Stroud is looking for its first Bicycle Mayor

Passionate cyclists in Stroud and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to apply to become the district's first Bicycle...

Take on 5k every day in December for Sue Ryder

Whether you're running, walking or jogging it, sign up to the December Daily Dash to complete 5k a day and raise important funds...

Volunteers needed for Cheltenham tree planting project to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking volunteers to plant trees in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II at four locations across...

Cotswold Water Park is getting its own ice rink this winter

Gloucestershire's biggest all-weather ice rink to date is opening at Cotswold Water Park this November 2022 — and skating sessions...

Forest of Dean named one of the best places for 'leaf peeping' in the UK

Popular in America, the term 'leaf peeping' is gaining traction in Gloucestershire — with Visit Dean Wye naming the Forest of Dean...

Celebrities attend Rugby For Heroes charity shoot

Mike Tindall and Nick Knowles helped to raise thousands of pounds for Gloucester-based charity Rugby for Heroes, at a special...

Hartpury offers sponsorship of its 10 sporting academies to businesses

Ten sporting academies already put Hartpury University and Hartpury College on an elite list of the nation’s very best centres of...

The new star of British cycling will line up in Gloucestershire for Tour of Britain

*Please note, the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain has been cancelled as the UK observes a period of national...

Gloucester Rugby reveals new season hospitality experiences

Complete with panoramic views of the Kingsholm pitch, pre-match meals, player interviews and more, Gloucester Rugby reveals a...

Meeting of minds will help get Gloucestershire more active

A quarter of people in the county aren't moving enough each day. Active Gloucestershire is bringing together change makers from...

Forest Green Rovers is giving away FREE diamonds

Described as a 'Robin Hood thing, without robbing anyone', Gloucestershire football fans could be in with the chance of winning a...

East Glos Club is offering expert racket sports coaching for adults and children this autumn

Embracing a one-club feel, East Glos Club makes sociable learning fun with expert coaching across its four racket sports - tennis,...

Gloucester Rugby kicks off 'In the Blood' campaign and announces new season fixtures

This year's Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixtures have finally been announced, with an exciting season in store for Gloucester...

Cotswold Farm Park's sunflower field is opening again this summer

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is opening up its popular sunflower field once again this summer 2022. And here’s when you can...

The Queen Boadicea II boat trips from Gloucester are back this summer

For an affordable family day out and a unique view of the city, there's a chance to take a popular boat trip along the Gloucester...

Discover a surfers' paradise, just down the M5 from Gloucestershire

Visit Bristol’s unique inland surfing destination this summer to master a new skill and experience the ‘blue health’ benefits of...

World-class polo and high-end dining in aid of Alzheimer's Society

A Champagne reception, three-course lunch and luxury afternoon tea will be served alongside all the action of passionate polo in...

Four-tonne gorilla headlines BIG Summer-Send Off at Bristol Zoo Gardens

An incredible interactive gorilla sculpture, taller than any giraffe, forms the centrepiece of the end of an era celebrations at...

Tire out the kids three different ways at Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre this summer

As part of its summer holiday activity days in July and August 2022, Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre is offering six hours of...

First look: Cheltenham's newest fitness studio Insidesweat

Insidesweat opens this week at Manchester Park in Cheltenham and SoGlos got a sneak peek inside the new studio...

Forestry England is considering rewilding Cannop Ponds

With the 200-year-old dams at Cannop Ponds requiring significant works to protect them from climate change, Forestry England...

New campaign aims to help people get more active in Gloucestershire

Almost a quarter of people in Gloucestershire are inactive – but We Can Move, a social movement made up of organisations,...

Tickets for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are on sale now

It’s the highlight of Gloucestershire horse lovers’ calendars – and tickets are now on sale to the popular eventing showcase at...

Chef behind three Michelin-starred London eatery to open restaurant in Gloucestershire

Debuting at Cheltenham Festival, Core on Course by Clare Smyth will match world-class cuisine with world-class horseracing for...

The Five Valleys Walk is returning after a two-year hiatus

Offering a brilliant family-friendly fundraiser, Meningitis Now's charity event, the Five Valleys Walk, is making its anticipated...

Willow Hill is open for glamping and camping bookings

Enjoy new family-friendly glamping, camping and farm dining experiences at Willow Hill Farm in the Gloucestershire countryside,...

Gloucestershire’s biggest kids’ camp provider opens 23rd venue

Popular holiday camp provider, Atlas Camps, is opening a brand-new base in Tewkesbury – its 23rd new venue in just 10 years since...

Cheltenham dad’s tennis ball invention comes just in time for Wimbledon 2022

A new marking kit created in Gloucestershire stops tennis balls being lost during practice.