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Westonbirt Arboretum is reopening in June with new booking system

Forestry England has announced that Westonbirt Arboretum will reopen to visitors this June, with an online booking system ensuring...

Cotswold Country Park and Beach is reopening in June

Gloucestershire’s very own beach and swimming lagoon, Cotswold Country Park and Beach, is reopening this June – for family day out...

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is reopening in June

Great news for Gloucestershire families and birdwatchers, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is welcoming visitors back on Wednesday 10...

Cabot Circus is reopening in June 2020

Cabot Circus in nearby Bristol will open again this June, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

A drive-in cinema is coming to one of the most stunning venues in the Cotswolds

See an impressive line-up of films with a stunning backdrop, as The Luna Drive In Cinema comes to Blenheim Palace in the...

Cheltenham ice rink confirmed for 2020

Plans to bring an outdoor ice rink to Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens have been given the go ahead for Christmas 2020, with a bigger...

Painswick Rococo Garden reopens for plant sales

Gloucestershire’s Painswick Rococo Garden is reopening to sell plants and flowers, this May 2020.

Gloucestershire children release charity single for frontline workers

Young musicians from all over Gloucestershire have written and recorded ‘Every Rainbow Drawn’ to thank frontline workers and raise...

Cotswold Lavender changes summer opening plans

Cotswold Lavender, the popular floral visitor attraction near Broadway, has changed its summer 2020 opening plans due to the...

Cheltenham tea room launches Wizard of Oz afternoon tea

Once Upon A Tea Room in Cheltenham has created a Wizard of Oz themed afternoon tea which can be enjoyed from your own home.

Cheese Rolling dramatised in short film ‘Let’s Roll’

Gloucestershire’s annual Cheese Rolling event is the subject of short film, Let’s Roll, dramatising the annual tradition for the...

Phil Vickery launches new restaurant food collection service in Cheltenham

Phil Vickery, the former England rugby captain and Celebrity MasterChef winner, is launching No.3, a new food for collection...

Property company says now is a perfect time to buy a new home in Gloucester

Now could be the best time to buy a new build property, according to the experts at Miller Homes.

Gloucestershire based shower manufacturer Kohler Mira produces PPE for local NHS workers

Gloucestershire shower manufacturer Kohler Mira has produced and donated thousands of face shields to protect NHS Gloucestershire...

University of Gloucestershire launches The Living Room Lectures

The University of Gloucestershire is hosting a series of free online lectures on topics from wildlife to creative photography, to...

National Star hosts its first ever virtual pet show

Gloucestershire charity National Star is looking for cute cats, dapper dogs and beautiful bunnies as it hosts its first ever...

Gloucestershire singer wins the Furlong Factor

Local singer Lara Telfer, who works at The Jockey Club, has won Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor national singing competition.

Gloucester headquartered retailer ProCook donates gift to 1,600 NHS staff

Nationwide cookware and kitchen retailer ProCook, whose HQ is based in Gloucester, has shown its support of Gloucestershire...

Gloucestershire businesses hosting virtual entertainment

Join Tweedy’s Lost and Found, practice self-care and go on a virtual tour with these Gloucestershire businesses hosting online...

Cheltenham photographer searches for Lock Down Hero for photo documentary

A Cheltenham-based photographer is looking for Lock Down Heroes to feature in a new photo documentary series that tells their...

Virtual Doggy Days show launches near Gloucestershire

Dog owners in Gloucestershire can enter their pups into the Dean Farm Trust Virtual Doggy Days dog show this May bank holiday...

Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre wins a Great British Pantomime Award

The Everyman Theatre’s production of Cinderella has won best script in The Great British Pantomime Awards. Oh yes it has...

VE Day home celebrations taking place across Gloucestershire

Dig out the bunting, wave your Union Jacks and make a trifle, the VE Day celebrations might not be those originally planned, but...

RHS Malvern launches Virtual Spring Festival

Despite the event being cancelled, RHS Malvern brings its spring show to homes across Gloucestershire with the Virtual RHS Malvern...

Cheltenham Festivals announces Cheltenham Jazz Festival @ Home

Cheltenham Festivals will run an exclusive one-day Cheltenham Jazz Festival @ Home on Saturday 9 May 2020.

Longborough Festival Opera raises over £300,000 in emergency appeal

An emergency appeal from Longborough Festival Opera has raised over £300,000 to help artists affected by the Coronavirus crisis.

Berkeley Castle turns blue to celebrate Gloucestershire’s NHS workers

Berkeley Castle is illuminated in blue to show its appreciation for Gloucestershire’s NHS staff.

Phase one of SGGLA 2020 voting ends today

Today’s the last chance to cast your votes in the 2020 SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards until September.

Wickes Cheltenham to reopen with social distancing measures in place

The Cheltenham branch of DIY chain store Wickes is reopening to customers, as part of a national trial including six of its sites...

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust photo competition now open for entries

Entries are now open for this year’s Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust photo competition with new categories and bigger prizes for...