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BBKA Response to Neonicotinoid Approval
The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA), which represents around 30,000 hobbyist beekeepers across England and Wales, has welcomed the news this week that the Government has denied emergency authorisation of the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide, Cruiser...
Longfield Hospice Open Their Doors for a Bridal Gown Sale
More used to offering Bereavement Counselling and Wellbeing Courses, on February 1st and 2nd, 10am to 4pm, Longfield Community Hospice will be opening its doors to Brides to be and bridal parties, as they hold a Bridal Gown sale at their Minchinhampton...
WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE ROBINSON CRUSOE
WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE SATURDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE OF ROBINSON CRUSOE Kingswood Village Hall, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8RF We have TWO tickets to give away to the evening performance on Saturday, 22nd February 2025. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PANTO...
Museum in the Park reopens with its annual snowdrop celebration
A Snowdrop Celebration will herald the reopening of the Museum in the Park on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January. Due to the continued success of the annual event visitors are once again invited to meet the museum’s gardeners, learn about the pioneering Giant...
Support Cobalt: Your Local Medical Charity
Cobalt is making a difference across Gloucestershire, and you can help! Whether you host your own event or join one of ours, your support changes lives. Make A Will Month – April 2025 Ensure your wishes are clear and support Cobalt this April. Partner solicitors are...
Winning pothole repair machine
Following the battle of the pothole repair machines, Gloucestershire County Council has selected the best performing vehicles and methods that work in their area. The county council has been trialling a range of pothole repair techniques at the cutting...
‘Swaps in seconds’ to help tackle climate change
A new campaign has been launched in Gloucestershire to encourage people to help combat climate change through simple, everyday actions. The ‘Swaps in Seconds’ campaign has been set up by Gloucestershire County Council. Working with partners across the county, the...
Tortworth Forest Centre Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Tortworth Forest Centre Celebrates 10th Anniversary Looking Back on a Decade of Growth and Forward to the Next Chapter Tortworth Forest Centre, the community-led arboretum dedicated to restoring a historic woodland, is excited to announce the launch of its...
Extra parking for Sunday Christmas shoppers
Sunday shoppers will find it easier to park in Stroud town on the two Sundays before Christmas, as extra car parking spaces will be made available. Stroud District Council’s Brunel Mall multi storey car park, which is normally closed on Sundays, will be open from...