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Fifi’s Fancy Furniture
Article & Photography: Matt Bigwood Fifis Fancy Furniture, run by Fifi Parsons, is a much-loved business on Wotton-under-Edge High Street. “Were a recycling, upcycling shop essentially; we buy in furniture and then we revamp it and try to keep it out of...
Changes to Parliamentary boundaries will have an impact on communities
Photographer: Simon Pizzey Changes to the Parliamentary boundaries mean that Stroud district will now form part of three parliamentary constituencies, rather than the two it currently does. Stroud constituency (76,249 voters) will be formed of 22 Stroud wards....
Campaign launched to protect children walking to school in Kingswood, Gloucestershire
A public meeting on road safety was held in Kingswood, Gloucestershire on the evening of Monday 14 August in response to concerns raised by the community. The Parish Council called the meeting after three school children were clipped by passing cars, resulting...
Hillesley Primary School bid farewell to Reverend Canon David Russell
Hillesley Church of England Primary School bade a very fond farewell this month to Reverend Canon David Russell as he prepares to retire from The United Benefice of Wickwar with Rangeworthy, Hillesley, Charfield and Kingswood this autumn. He has been a governor at...
The Door Needs You – Volunteer as a Mentor
Being a trusted adult for a young person can be life-changing, both for the young person and the trusted adult. This is especially true for those at The Door, a local charity that trains and supports volunteers to become mentors for young people. Mentor Jenny says...
Wotton Community PARC: A Nursery of Champions and Cradle of Community Wellness
As another balmy summer evening unfolds, the setting sun bathes the sprawling 38-acre Wotton Community PARC in a golden glow, highlighting the invisible trail left behind by countless sport enthusiasts. Whether they're runners, footballers, rugby players, hockey...
Oldest pub in England to feature in new Channel 4 TV series
Story and pictures by Matt Bigwood, stroudtimes.com A new series on Channel 4 will see experts visiting homes of people who have amassed all manner of treasures and collectible and will feature reputedly the oldest pub in England, the Ancient Ram Inn. The...
Browns Piece is up for sale
Browns Piece is up for sale - very soon it could be a building site! Eleven acres of land in Wotton is under threat to development. However, as a community we have an opportunity to buy the land if we are quick! We can keep this special place, a green space for local...
Hero recycling crew avoid lorry fire caused by crushed battery
People in the Stroud district are being warned not to discard batteries at home after a fire was started in a recycling truck. The incident occurred when a crew from Stroud District Councils waste and recycling partner, Ubico was collecting recycling in Stonehouse...