Alzheimer’s Society issues advice to support people with dementia when the clocks change

Oct 17, 2022 | Charity

Sharing is CaringAs the nights become longer, people across Gloucestershire are preparing to set reminders to wind their clocks back on 30 October to reflect the change in season. Despite this routine occurring twice every year, many people are caught out by the extra...

Local hospice launches Christmas tree campaign, and needs your help!

Oct 13, 2022 | Charity

Sharing is CaringLongfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton has launched its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign, where, for a donation, local volunteers will pick up your tree at the end of the festive season and take it to be recycled. The hospice is hoping...

The Wotton-under-Edge 2023 Calendar is now in the shops!

Oct 12, 2022 | Local News

Sharing is CaringThe Wotton-under-Edge 2023 Calendar is now in the shops. It is called “I Love Wotton” and is made up of pictures from the I Love Wotton Facebook page with their support. The Calendar is designed and produced by Jeff Walshe for the Heritage Centre...

Five alternatives to lighting a bonfire which are better for the environment

Oct 9, 2022 | Uncategorized

Sharing is CaringStroud District Council is appealing to gardeners not to light bonfires as they tidy their gardens ready for winter. “This time of year, both officers and elected members receive an increasing number of complaints about neighbourhood bonfires,”...

Nature Notes – October

Oct 5, 2022 | Nature

Sharing is CaringWell, the Autumn Equinox has passed, the days are getting shorter, the dead leaves crackle under our feet, the summer visitors are leaving, although, at long last this year on 10th September, I heard and saw some swallows and house martins, the latter...