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The Boodles Gold Cup tours Cheltenham for a second year

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup has been touring some well-known businesses across Gloucestershire for a second year in the lead...

Cotswold RAW announces sponsorship of Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team

Local pet food provider Cotswold RAW has announced its sponsorship of the Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team, as they go from...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling to feature in national exhibition celebrating the best of British life

A London art exhibition which showcases 100 joys of being British will feature Cooper's Hill cheese rolling extravaganza for its...

Gloucestershire makes top five for most romantic camping getaway destinations in the UK

New research from GO Outdoors has revealed the best spots for a couple's camping getaway ahead of Valentine's Day 2023, and...

The Jockey Club removes dress codes ahead of Cheltenham Festival

In a bid to make horse racing 'more accessible and inclusive', The Jockey Club has removed formal dress codes at all 15 of its...

Here's how you can support ground-breaking conservation research at Westonbirt Arboretum

From funding important research roles to supporting community engagement programmes, help Britain's National Arboretum to thrive...

Opening date revealed for £7 million leisure park with Europe's tallest climbing challenge

The opening date for an impressive high ropes course at 270 Climbing, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, has been revealed - with...

Have your say on the future of Cannop Ponds

Forestry England is inviting the public to have their say on the future of Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean, with engagement...

New one-of-a-kind dining experience from Michelin star chef coming to Cheltenham in 2023

Coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this March 2023, diners have the chance to see Michelin star chef, Clare Smyth, in the flesh and...

Hot air balloon race to launch from Gloucestershire Airport

A rare spectacle is taking place in the county in 2023, when a fleet of hot air balloons launch from Gloucestershire Airport to...

New family activity trail to open in the Forest of Dean

There's a brand-new Julia Donaldson activity trail for families to experience at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean this year –...

Tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s 2023 fixtures are now on sale

With race days running from January to May, tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s anticipated 2023 horse racing fixtures are on sale...

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust needs volunteers to help it track the Forest of Dean's pine martens

The Forest of Dean's population of pine martens is expanding its territory - and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for...

Stroud is looking for its first Bicycle Mayor

Passionate cyclists in Stroud and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to apply to become the district's first Bicycle...

Take on 5k every day in December for Sue Ryder

Whether you're running, walking or jogging it, sign up to the December Daily Dash to complete 5k a day and raise important funds...

Volunteers needed for Cheltenham tree planting project to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking volunteers to plant trees in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II at four locations across...

Cotswold Water Park is getting its own ice rink this winter

Gloucestershire's biggest all-weather ice rink to date is opening at Cotswold Water Park this November 2022 — and skating sessions...

Forest of Dean named one of the best places for 'leaf peeping' in the UK

Popular in America, the term 'leaf peeping' is gaining traction in Gloucestershire — with Visit Dean Wye naming the Forest of Dean...

Celebrities attend Rugby For Heroes charity shoot

Mike Tindall and Nick Knowles helped to raise thousands of pounds for Gloucester-based charity Rugby for Heroes, at a special...

Hartpury offers sponsorship of its 10 sporting academies to businesses

Ten sporting academies already put Hartpury University and Hartpury College on an elite list of the nation’s very best centres of...

The new star of British cycling will line up in Gloucestershire for Tour of Britain

*Please note, the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain has been cancelled as the UK observes a period of national...

Gloucester Rugby reveals new season hospitality experiences

Complete with panoramic views of the Kingsholm pitch, pre-match meals, player interviews and more, Gloucester Rugby reveals a...

Meeting of minds will help get Gloucestershire more active

A quarter of people in the county aren't moving enough each day. Active Gloucestershire is bringing together change makers from...

Forest Green Rovers is giving away FREE diamonds

Described as a 'Robin Hood thing, without robbing anyone', Gloucestershire football fans could be in with the chance of winning a...

East Glos Club is offering expert racket sports coaching for adults and children this autumn

Embracing a one-club feel, East Glos Club makes sociable learning fun with expert coaching across its four racket sports - tennis,...

Gloucester Rugby kicks off 'In the Blood' campaign and announces new season fixtures

This year's Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixtures have finally been announced, with an exciting season in store for Gloucester...

Cotswold Farm Park's sunflower field is opening again this summer

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is opening up its popular sunflower field once again this summer 2022. And here’s when you can...

The Queen Boadicea II boat trips from Gloucester are back this summer

For an affordable family day out and a unique view of the city, there's a chance to take a popular boat trip along the Gloucester...

Discover a surfers' paradise, just down the M5 from Gloucestershire

Visit Bristol’s unique inland surfing destination this summer to master a new skill and experience the ‘blue health’ benefits of...

World-class polo and high-end dining in aid of Alzheimer's Society

A Champagne reception, three-course lunch and luxury afternoon tea will be served alongside all the action of passionate polo in...