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Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Cheltenham Racecourse has cancelled its final three racedays of the 2025-26 season to carry out urgent drainage upgrades – with April and May 2026 fixtures affected and races moved across the UK.

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Learn about 'the birds and the bees for trees' on Westonbirt Arboretum's new spring trail

Learn about 'the birds and the bees for trees' on Westonbirt Arboretum's new spring trail

'Everyone pitches in' – how community spirit helps one of Gloucestershire's oldest sports clubs to thrive

'Everyone pitches in' – how community spirit helps one of Gloucestershire's oldest sports clubs to thrive

Community asked to help secure the future of Stroud's open air pool – with £5 million works required

Community asked to help secure the future of Stroud's open air pool – with £5 million works required

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Gozzle trail at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gozzle trail at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Rococo’s Egg-stra Fun Family Trail at Painswick Rococo Garden

Rococo’s Egg-stra Fun Family Trail at Painswick Rococo Garden

The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Best Kept Secrets family spring trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Best Kept Secrets family spring trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Cancelled: The April Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse

Cancelled: The April Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse

Spring Open Garden Day 2026 at Badminton House

Spring Open Garden Day 2026 at Badminton House

Cancelled: Race Night featuring One Night in Nashville at Cheltenham Racecourse

Cancelled: Race Night featuring One Night in Nashville at Cheltenham Racecourse

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 at Three Counties Showground

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2026

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2026

Royal Three Counties Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Royal Three Counties Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

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'Everyone pitches in' – how community spirit helps one of Gloucestershire's oldest sports clubs to thrive

'Everyone pitches in' – how community spirit helps one of Gloucestershire's oldest sports clubs to thrive

From the professionals that run things day-to-day, to the volunteers organising leagues, matches and more, SoGlos sits down with...

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Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Community asked to help secure the future of Stroud's open air pool – with £5 million works required

Community asked to help secure the future of Stroud's open air pool – with £5 million works required

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River Cottage teams up with Gloucestershire company for first-ever organic seed range

Go from Gloucestershire to Formula 1 and more world class sporting events with packages from this Tewkesbury travel specialist

Go from Gloucestershire to Formula 1 and more world class sporting events with packages from this Tewkesbury travel specialist