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Local hospice launches Christmas tree campaign, and needs your help!
Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton has launched its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign, where, for a donation, local volunteers will pick up your tree at the end of the festive season and take it to be recycled. The hospice is hoping to collect and...
The Wotton-under-Edge 2023 Calendar is now in the shops!
The Wotton-under-Edge 2023 Calendar is now in the shops. It is called “I Love Wotton†and is made up of pictures from the I Love Wotton Facebook page with their support. The Calendar is designed and produced by Jeff Walshe for the Heritage Centre who receive all...
Five alternatives to lighting a bonfire which are better for the environment
Stroud District Council is appealing to gardeners not to light bonfires as they tidy their gardens ready for winter. “This time of year, both officers and elected members receive an increasing number of complaints about neighbourhood bonfires,†said Stroud...
Nature Notes – October
Well, the Autumn Equinox has passed, the days are getting shorter, the dead leaves crackle under our feet, the summer visitors are leaving, although, at long last this year on 10th September, I heard and saw some swallows and house martins, the latter coming out of...
New Headteacher at Hillesley Primary School
Article and Photography by Matt Bigwood Lucy Chandler is Hillesley Church of England Primary Schools new headteacher and tells of her plans for the school, including new, educational after-school clubs. “I am delighted to be the new head teacher of Hillesley Church...
New headteachers exciting plans for Kingswood Primary School
Article and Photography by Matt Bigwood Kingswood Primary Schools new headteacher, Wendy Collins, is offering parents of prospective pupils a personalised visit and the chance to look around the school. The reception class offers a high level of interaction between...
CHARITYS NEW SUICIDE AWARENESS INITIATIVE EARNS SUPPORT OF DURSLEY RAF SERGEANT
A new online suicide awareness training programme which has been completed by almost 1,700 people since its launch two weeks ago has been hailed by a RAF Sergeant from Dursley and she is urging more to take the 30-minute course. The online course was created by Armed...
Step this way to discover the undiscovered beauty of the Stroud district
Whether youve lived in the district all your life, or are visiting for the first time, Discover Stroud Trails, a new free-of-charge walking app will help you make the most of the Stroud district. Developed by Stroud District Councils Planning Strategy service, the...
Can you stand the heat for Longfield Hospice?
Longfield Community Hospice is looking for brave daredevils to take part in its fundraising Fire Walk on Friday 9 December. The challenge is scheduled to take place in the hospices grounds in Minchinhampton, from 6-9 pm, where participants will walk 15ft over hot...