Ensuring Equal Reading Opportunities for Children with Vision Impairments: A Call to Action from RNIB

Feb 28, 2024 | Charity

Sharing is Caring  Letter to the Editor from James Bartlett, Senior Manager Reading Services, RNIB. Dear Editor, Children across the UK will be exploring the wonderful world of reading on World Book Day®, Thursday 7 March. World Book Day® aims to encourage...

Ex-Labour councillor on Stroud District Council joins Green Party

Feb 26, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is Caring  The Green group on Stroud District Council has welcomed a new member, as Cllr Helen Fenton has joined the Greens. Helen was elected in 2021 as one of 15 Labour councillors, but has been part an independent group since September 2022. The...

Investment in community projects agreed in the new SDC budget

Feb 23, 2024 | Local News

Sharing is CaringImproved community facilities, investment in local projects and help for residents who are struggling with the cost of living are key features of Stroud District Council’s 2024/25 budget. Last night (Thursday, February 22), a Full Council meeting...

Wildlife Conservation Charity Hen Harrier Action launches Young Wild Photographer Competition

Feb 21, 2024 | Competitions

Sharing is CaringFollowing the success of its Young Wild Writers competition last year, which attracted over 300 entries, upland wildlife conservation charity Hen Harrier Action has today announced the launch of a new competition aimed at young photographers. The...

Illustrated talk to celebrate the RNLI’s bicentenary

Feb 20, 2024 | Charity

Sharing is CaringThe Wotton-under-Edge and Thornbury District Branch of the RNLI is staging another Guest Speaker evening in March – although this time with a slight twist, To celebrate the RNLI’s bicentenary (also in March) the illustrated talk will be about the...