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A swift exit. (sadly)
Article by Mark Pasco A perfect summer's evening in late-June saw nearly forty people out for Wotton's first ever swift walk. Starting in the swift stronghold of Bradley Street the group made their way down past a series of known swift nest sites (marked by...
Don’t Judge a book by its cover
“You mustn’t judge a book by its cover” that wise old saying which we all recall our parents passing down to us in life as we start to form opinions about the world around us in our infant years. An expression which I’ve always tried to live by and one which I am...
PARClife 2024 Promises a Day of Fun and Community Spirit
On August 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Wotton Community PARC will host PARClife 2024, a vibrant summer festival filled with activities, food, and celebrations for families and individuals. Attendees can participate in a variety of sports including football,...
A Summer of Play & Outdoor Theatre at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park
The National Trust site at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park, comes alive during the summer months. With excellent café facilities, safe green space and several trails through the neighbouring countryside, it’s the perfect accessible family-friendly destination. We...
Longfield Trust named as Stroud DC’s new charity of the year
Longfield Trust has been chosen by Stroud District Council’s staff and councillors as its charity of the year. The charity, based in Burleigh, Minchinhampton, provides `hospice at home’ care for people with life-limiting illnesses and support for their families....
Update on Cobalt Medical Charity
Did you know that we scan over 130,000 people a year and we have 5 different types of diagnostic imaging scans from PET CT to MRI at our Cobalt Imaging Centre in Cheltenham? Thanks to your donations, Cobalt has been able to fund breast cancer research nurses, a senior...
Join the RNIB Summer Reading Challenge! 📚☀️
Dear Editor, Summer has finally arrived and here at the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB), we’re delighted to say it’s time to launch our fantastic library events for children as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Developed by The Reading...
Double check your outside tap this summer
Gloucestershire households are being urged to double check their outside tap this summer as part of the Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign. As residents up and down the country are making the most of the sunshine, they are being urged to make sure outside taps have a...
Music and its benefits for those living with dementia
MUSIC THERAPY FOR LOVED ONES LIVING WITH DEMENTIA It can be challenging navigating life with a loved one who is living with dementia, but fortunately there are proven communicative and therapeutic activities you can use to ease the journey. At the Hollies, one such...