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SDC resident Mollie celebrates her 100th birthday
Stroud District Council staff presented a bouquet of flowers and card to tenant Mollie Tucker who celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. Mollie spent the day celebrating with a party for family, friends and fellow residents at SDC's Dryleaze House Independent Living...
Volunteer with the IMB at Eastwood Park Women’s Prison and make a difference.
Inside every prison there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB), made up of members of the public who are from all walks of life. The IMB monitors day-to-day life in prison and report on whether those detained are being treated fairly and humanely and that...
Gloucestershire primary school children discover the power of yoga
Children at Kingswood Primary School, near Wotton-Under-Edge, took part in a special yoga session to mark Children’s Mental Health Week(3rd-9th February). Led by local instructor ‘The Yoga Bird’, the sessions focused on well-being, mindfulness, and relaxation,...
Rediscovered Soviet Masterpieces to be Auctioned in Wotton-under-Edge
Article & Photography by: Matt Bigwood ‘Monumental’ paintings from the era of the Soviet Union dating from the 1920s to the early 1990s - all from a single collection and chronicalling some of the most turbulent years of the 20th century - have recently come to...
Don’t Miss Out: Win 4 Show Tickets!
🎤 WIN 4 TICKETS TO A GOOD TIMES LIVE SHOW! 🎶 Good Times Live 2025 is bringing an unmissable lineup of shows this May, and we’re giving you the chance to win 4 tickets to a performance of your choice in our easy to enter competition! Choose from...
Family Things to do during February half term
From spotting snowdrops and roller skating to craft sessions and costume swaps – there are plenty of activities to keep children entertained during February half term. Look at our list here; many of the suggestions are free or low cost. Stratford Park The largest...
Stroud DC has £135,000 available for projects launching in 2025
Anyone with a vision to create a community-led project is invited to the launch of the second round of Stroud Funding – Stroud District Council’s community crowdfunding platform. Participants can learn about the Stroud Funding programme, how to get involved,...
Dursley School Eco Warriors Launch Stroud Council’s Nature Recovery Project
Stroud District Council has launched The Nature Recovery Project, to restore natural areas and promote biodiversity across the district. The new project encourages engagement from residents and schools to increase plant species diversity and promote outdoor...
Thank You, Jenessa Hawks Florist, for Our February Cover!
Thank You, Jenessa Hawks Florist, for Our Stunning February Cover! A huge thank you to Jenessa Hawks Florist for the beautiful photograph featured on the front cover of our February issue! Your eye for detail and creativity truly brought a vibrant touch to our...