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Free support event for people affected by MS in Gloucestershire
The MS Society invites anyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) in and around Gloucestershire to join them for a Community Connections event on Friday 20 June at the Churchdown Community Centre. The Community Connections Project is funded by Wales and West...
Three new walking trails along Cotswold Way
Stroud District Council has launched three new walking trails along the iconic Cotswold Way which are available on the free Discover Stroud District app. The new routes cover the stunning stretch of the Cotswold Way from Painswick to Wotton-under-Edge, broken...
Gloucester’s Best-Kept Musical Secret Returns: Elmore Festival 2025
6–9 August | St. John the Baptist Church, Elmore, Gloucestershire The acclaimed Elmore Festival returns for its sixth year from 6th to 9th August 2025, bringing four days of world-class chamber music to the stunning 13th-century St. John the Baptist Church, nestled...
Win 4 Tickets to the family friendly Berkeley Show!
Fancy a fun day out for the whole family? We’re giving away 4 tickets to Berkeley Show — packed with farming fun, crafts, delicious food, and a dog show! The Berkeley Show, a beloved annual tradition in Gloucestershire, offers a delightful glimpse into the heart of...
Keep Wotton Swimming: Your Pool Needs You!
One of the many wonderful amenities in Wotton, is the amazing Wotton Swimming Pool, built by the staff and pupils at the Secondary Modern School between 1958 and 1961. It is now run as a non-profit community enterprise and has been over the past 15 years The...
Royal Voluntary Service Marks VE Day 80 by Honouring the Heroic Women of WWII
Royal Voluntary Service is commemorating VE Day 80 by honouring the extraordinary women who helped the nation during World War II as members of the Women’s Voluntary Services (WVS). The charity, founded in 1938 by Lady Stella Reading as the Women’s Voluntary Services...
Longfield Hospice Tackles End-of-Life Care Stigma
Longfield Community Hospice Opens Its Doors to Break Down the Stigma Around End of Life Care and Planning Longfield Community Hospice is inviting local people to an Open Afternoon focusing on open, supportive advice around end of life planning—covering...
Awakening: A poetic journey from winter to spring
Awakening By Heather Cole She stirs from within winter's duvet, coccooning her like a slumbering caterpillar. A ray of sunshine bathes her face in a warm golden glow. She tries to rise, but winter pulls her back. "Stay here, where it's cosy," he says, as he delivers...
No change to Easter waste and recycling collections
There will be no change to Stroud District Council’s waste and recycling collections over the Easter holiday. Waste and recycling should be put out as normal, including Good Friday and Easter Monday. Don’t forget to recycle all cardboard, foil and packaging from your...