The History of the Remembrance Poppy

Nov 4, 2025 | History

Sharing is Caring  The red poppy became a symbol of remembrance after the First World War, inspired by the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” written in 1915 by Canadian doctor and soldier Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. In the poem, McCrae described how poppies...

Hillesley Pupils Hike to Wotton and Try Out New Y8 Bus Route

Nov 4, 2025 | Local News

Sharing is CaringA group of adventurous children from Hillesley Primary School made the most of the brand-new Y8 bus service from Wotton-under-Edge to Hillesley this week, turning a routine school day into an exciting learning journey. As part of their geography local...

🌿 Brown’s Piece: A Victory for Wotton’s Heart and Heritage

Oct 24, 2025 | Local News

Sharing is CaringIn a time when green spaces are vanishing under concrete, Wotton-under-Edge has achieved something extraordinary. Brown’s Piece – 11 acres of wild, historic land nestled in a corner between Clarence Road, Water Lane and Symn Lane – has...

The Rollercoaster Journey of the 84/85 Bus Campaign

Oct 24, 2025 | Local News

Sharing is CaringOur campaign to Save / restore the 84/5 WUE to Yate has been like a roller coaster since February 2023, with the highs of the temporary extensions and the lows of uncertainty and eventual axing of the vital bus route at the end of August 2024. New...

Celebrating 30 Years of Four Market Street!

Sep 16, 2025 | Local News

Sharing is CaringThirty years ago, two friends with a shared dream opened the doors of Four Market Street—and what a journey it has been! Back then, Joanne and Nicki were two local girls from KLB School with a passion for hairdressing. After training and achieving...