300 Years of St Mary’s Church, Kingswood

300 Years of St Mary’s Church, Kingswood

Spread the loveThis year marks the tercentenary of the building of St Marys Church, Kingswood. After Kingswood Abbey was destroyed during the Reformation, the residents of Kingswood went on worshipping in the former Lady Chapel of the Abbey. With the expanding wool...
Celebrating Museum in the Park on International Museum Day

Celebrating Museum in the Park on International Museum Day

Spread the loveOn 18th May its International Museum Day and what better way to pay homage than to showcase our very own Museum in the Park. The theme for this year is a focus on museums’ sustainability and wellbeing topics that are close to the Museum in the...
The Dunnock (Prunella modularis)

The Dunnock (Prunella modularis)

Spread the loveBy Christiane Goaziou The Chiff Chaffs have arrived, re-joining the odd permanent resident. It has been raining in abundance , but Winter has ceded its place to Spring, and we have already had sunny skies and warmth. The wild garlic has been flourishing...
Renishaw celebrates 50 years of engineering innovation

Renishaw celebrates 50 years of engineering innovation

Spread the loveThis year, global engineering technologies business, Renishaw, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company, which was founded on 4 April 1973, is marking this significant milestone with a year of global activities including open house events at its...
Marking Day free event on the Commons

Marking Day free event on the Commons

Spread the loveThe National Trust is inviting the public to join in the traditional Marking Day celebration taking place on Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons in Stroud this Saturday 13 May, with a free day of walks, talks and crafts.     Based in the garden of the...