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A dancing school with history
Previously The Ruth Osborne School of Dance, the school was established in 1981 by Ruth Osborne with just 6 girls from the Wotton Dramatic Society Chorus, Ruth having been their Choreographer for productions. Rehearsals took place in Wotton Court Rooms (at the end of...
Introducing Bennetts Farm Shop, the most unique retail outlet in Gloucestershire.
Situated on a quiet lane, just outside the sleepy Cotswolds village of Leighterton, youll find Bennetts Farm Shop, but its not your regular type of farm shop! Bennetts Farm Shop is the first farm shop of its kind in the area, using a mix of high-tech innovative...
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...