Grahams half century at Bear Street Garage

Mar 1, 2022 | Local News

Sharing is CaringPhotography and Article by Matt Bigwood March 1st marks 40 years since well-known Wotton-under-Edge businessman Graham Peake bought Bear Street Garage, though he was employed there before that. Its a family business success story with Grahams wife...

Jeepers creepers it’s all rocking up at UTEA in May

Apr 21, 2021 | Art, Local News

Sharing is CaringShrugging off the Covid cobwebs, Under the Edge Arts are looking forward to throwing open its doors of the Chipping Hall in May. “Our first event is an exhibition of work by local illustrator Rebecca Clark,” says the group’s Sam...

Countdown for influx of Swifts

Mar 16, 2021 | Nature

Sharing is CaringAs the countdown for this spring’s influx of swifts ticks down, many sites are now being readied to welcome the first arrivals – thanks to the work of swiftophile Mark Pasco and his skilled assistant Rory Dunbar. A box donated to the...

A momentous announcement from Renishaw

Mar 2, 2021 | Local News

Sharing is CaringFounders Sir David McMurtry, executive chairman, and John Deer, non-executive deputy chairman, have announced they will sell their 53 per cent holding in the company.  The company’s board is now exploring a number of options, including selling...

George Carpenter: 50 Years as the Town Crier

Mar 1, 2021 | History

Sharing is CaringFor many, George Carpenter will have been the town crier for longer than they’ve been alive. After half a century in the role, he is as much a part of Wotton-under-Edge as the clock tower or the war memorial. As he recalls, the role didn’t...