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Bus service update
The West of England Combined Authority became the responsible authority for supported bus services in 2020 with the three constituent authorities providing funding to the authority. Many will be aware that bus services have not really recovered from the...
Wotton’s swift mapping…look up!
Support is growing for a new walking trail - noticing, mapping and celebrating swifts migrating back from Africa to nest here, their home Town. The swifts are due back from early May, so we need our readers to be listening out and looking up please! "Born in Wotton,...
Wotton Walking Festival 2023
Wotton Walking Festival returns for its 6th year. The 2023 programme offers 16 fully guided walks over three days; 12th to 14th May. Festival chairperson Neil Hasson, explains “Whether youre a long term resident, have recently moved to the area, or visiting from...
Charfield Railway Station
Planning consent has been approved for a re-opened railway station at Charfield, the project will now move to the detailed design stage that will contribute to the full business case and that will be presented to the West of England Combined Authority for funding...
Mayor’s Report – April
The Kings Coronation is only 4 weeks away! The Council with Wottons fantastic community groups are working hard on the preparations. A programme of events will be circulated in April but here is a sneaky peep of what is happening: Saturday May 6th Coronation Day! We...
Eggcellent Easter ideas for families to enjoy over the half term
From Secret Garden easter egg trails to feeding the ducks at Stratford Park, Stroud District Council has compiled a range of activities, many of which are free-of-charge and low-cost, to keep everyone entertained this Easter holiday. Council Leader Catherine Braun...
Wotton Under Edge Lawn Bowls Club
The outdoor Bowls season starts at Wotton Under Edge Bowls Club on the 29th April 2023 and anyone interested in taking up the sport, we can supply you with bowls, coaching and a fun time. Open to Young and Old, Males and Females everyone is welcome. We play all...
Happy Valley actor opens Longfield Hospice’s new furniture shop
Local actor, Susan Lynch, performed the official opening of Longfield Community Hospices new furniture shop and warehouse this week, cutting the ribbon in front of staff, volunteers and representatives from the local press. Pictured here with Laura Owen, Head...
The Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S ‘
Article & Photography: Martin Hall One of the standout cars at the recent SMMT test day down at a sunny Millbrook Proving Ground this April, was undoubtedly the incredible looking Kia EV6 which sat glistening on the tarmac looking all the while like a caged...