Five spooky activities for families this October Half Term

Oct 22, 2026 | Nature

Sharing is CaringBeat the boredom this October Half Term with Butterfly Conservation’s five fun, slightly spooky and wild-inspired activities for the family. 1. See what’s going bump in the night The nights are drawing in but there’s still lots to see when the...

Stroud District Council backs Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign

Oct 21, 2026 | Environment

Sharing is CaringStroud District Council is supporting Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight by reminding residents that they have a responsibility to ensure their waste is disposed of correctly when paying someone else to take it away. Every year, thousands of tonnes of waste...

Volunteers with Vans Needed for Longfield Christmas Treecycle

Oct 21, 2026 | Charity

Sharing is CaringLongfield Hospice is appealing to local people: ‘Give us a van, give us a day, give us a crew’ to help its annual ‘Treecycling’ campaign, in partnership with charity JustHelping.   Each year, around 200 volunteers enjoy a fun and physical day or two...

Wotton Silver Band Shines at National Championships

Oct 21, 2026 | Local News

Sharing is Caring  Following their success at the regional brass band contest which is held in Torquay in March every year, Wotton Silver Band were proud to represent the South West, and their town of Wotton-under-Edge, at the National Brass Band Championships held in...

Rick Astley Is Coming to Good Times Live 2027 – WIN TICKETS

Oct 18, 2026 | Competitions

Sharing is CaringSome voices are instantly recognisable. Rick Astley’s is one of them. And on Saturday 29th May 2027, that unmistakable voice will be filling The Ridings in Chipping Sodbury, as one of Britain’s most ageless pop icons takes centre stage at...