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New £5 bulky waste collections for residents who receive council-issued benefits
Stroud District Council has launched a new reduced bulky waste collection charge to support residents who receive council issued benefits - Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit. Eligible households can now book a collection for up to three bulky items for just...
Wotton Lions Secret Gardens Trail 6th & 7th June 2026
SAVE THE DATE We are delighted to invite you to join us between 10am and 5pm over the weekend of 6th & 7th June 2026 to take a gentle meander around our beautiful town to discover some of Wotton's much-loved Secret Gardens - lovingly tended and shared with you,...
JESSIE J TO HEADLINE THURS AT GOOD TIMES LIVE
Jessie J to Headline Thursday at Good Times Live in Chipping Sodbury There are certain voices that don’t just fill a field - they stop it in its tracks. This May, one of Britain’s boldest and most brilliant performers will do exactly that as Jessie J headlines...
WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE TOM ODELL
Tom Odell to Headline Friday at Good Times Live 2026 There’s something quite special about placing a stadium-filling artist in the heart of a small market town. Asking him not to scale up, but to lean into our special community. This May bank holiday, Tom Odell will...
WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE RUSSELL HOWARD
RUSSELL HOWARD SET TO BRING THE LAUGHS TO GOOD TIMES LIVE Get ready for an evening of unforgettable comedy as Russell Howard headlines the Good Times Live Comedy Gala on Monday, 25th May 2026 at The Ridings in Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Known for his...
Exhibition: Robert Collins Retrospective – A Life in Colour
A special retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of much-loved local artist Robert Collins will run from Wednesday 7th January to Sunday 8th March 2026, at Tetbury Goods Shed, offering visitors the chance to explore over 50 years of creative...
Step into the New Year with Cobalt
Start 2026 with kindness, community, and a little bit of fun by supporting Cobalt’s New Year events. The season begins with The Big Sort (29 December - 15 January) a wonderful way to extend the spirit of Christmas. Simply donate your used Christmas cards at the giant...
Keep mince pies out of reach of pets this Christmas
Article by British Veterinary Association Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating sultanas or raisins....
Macmillan tips for finding your festive when living with cancer
Article by Chief Nursing Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support, Claire Taylor (who has been a cancer nurse for the past 25 years). Even if you think everyone around you is busy, please don't struggle in silence if you need support. Let people know what helps you,...