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Seven Ways For Little Ones To Go Wild This Summer Holidays
With the summer holidays fast approaching, leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is sharing seven really wild ways to keep the kids entertained this year, come rain or shine! 1. Count butterflies for the Big Butterfly Count Take part in the worldβs biggest...
Shared Lives Carers inspiring others to make a difference
To celebrate Shared Lives Week (24 - 28 June) carers in Gloucestershire are hoping to inspire others to provide a home and family to someone with care and support needs, helping them to make the most of life. Shared Lives Week is an annual flagship campaign to...
Pet charities unite to issue hot weather warning to cat and dog owners
Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have joined forces to help owners keep their cats and dogs safe in the sun this summer. The two leading pet charities say that despite their different quirks and behaviours, cats and dogs are equally as vulnerable when it comes to hot...
Woodchester Valley releases new Sauvignon Blanc Vintage
Woodchester Valley Vineyard has released its new highly anticipated Sauvignon Blanc vintage in time for English Wine Week (15th-23rd June). The Cotswold-based vineyard and winery has become famous for its Sauvignon Blanc after winning multiple awards for it over the...
Local hospice hosts an evening walk to remember
On Friday 21 June 2024, Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton is hosting an evening walk across Minchinhampton Common and Rodborough Common, followed by food and live entertainment in the hospiceβs tranquil gardens. Choose from a 5k walk which takes under an...
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Wotton Pride When: June 15th, 2024 Time: Events start from 12:00 Where: ThroughoutΒ the town Join us as we celebrate Wotton's very first Pride event. The day is set to be a corker with a parade, disco, food, drink and a drag takeover at UTEA. We can't wait to enjoy...
Local hospice offers the chance to buy pre-loved clothes by the kilo!Β
On Saturday 15 June 2024 (12pm to 4pm), Longfield Hospice is hosting a clothing sale with a difference for budget-savvy shoppers. Instead of paying by item, you pay by weight β and at just Β£3 per kilo, a bag bursting with pre-loved clothes wonβt break the bank.Β The...
Take The Lock Challenge β an event for everyone
People of all abilities and mobilities are invited to take part in The Lock Challenge, a fully accessible day to encourage people to enjoy canals in the Stroud district. Organised by Cotswold Canals Connected, this yearβs challenge offers participants three routes to...
View from the pew from Rev Lesley
Article:Β Rev. Lesley Hewish We are having a surge of weddings in 2024 which is bucking all the national trends. In North Nibley we have five and the same in Wotton. Church weddings have been in decline for years for a variety of reasons. And yet, here I am with ten...