After he was made redundant from his previous job due to the pressures of Covid-19, Harry Hilsdon managed to find a new one within the police force. Harry Hilsdon now works as a criminal justice administrator in Oxfordshire. The 23-year-old’s training for his current job was much different to anything that he had experienced before: […]
Author: Jasmine Ponting
Review of Lana Del Rey’s new single ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’
Dreamy, expressive and somewhat dark… are words often used to describe Lana Del Rey’s music. The artist has announced that her new album ‘Chemtrails over the Country Club’ is now set to release on March 19. But, the wait for this album is much longer than fans anticipated as its original release date was September […]
7 ways you can keep yourself entertained this lockdown
If 2020 taught us anything, it was to be more resourceful when it comes to finding activities to fill our time. Watch real-time animal webcams If you’re looking to see some heartwarming nature from the comfort of your own home, animal livestreams are the answer. With so many to choose from, it is likely you […]
Uncertainty as to what 2021 holds for Superdry in Cheltenham
Cheltenham-founded fashion brand Superdry has said that they are uncertain about their ability to keep their shops open in 2021 due to the Coronavirus. Superdry’s shares fell 52% in the in the 11 weeks covering the Christmas period up until the 9th of January. But, the silver lining is that online sales were up 13.2% […]
Update: Gloucestershire’s Covid-19 vaccinations
On Saturday, more than 1,000 people in Gloucestershire received the Covid-19 vaccination, on what was dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. This comes after PM Boris Johnson praised Cheltenham for their rapid vaccination rollout in a Downing Street press conference last week. The Covid-19 vaccine is currently being offered to people who are most at risk from coronavirus, […]
Mixed signals: Reflecting on Cheltenham Festival 2020
Jasmine Ponting remembers working at the Cheltenham Races, just before lockdown Last year in March, I found myself working at Cheltenham Racecourse during their 4-day festival. The decision for the festival to go ahead was highly controversial due to the fact that Coronavirus had already claimed lives in the UK. Three days after the races […]
‘Spotify Wrapped’ 2020 – How to find your most listened to artists and songs
This week Spotify has introduced their annual ‘Wrapped’ – a personalised summary of your year on Spotify. ‘Wrapped’ takes your listening history and makes an overview of it which you can share online. It shows your 5 top artists, 5 top songs, your total listening time and your top genre. If you can’t see ‘Your […]
Vintage pop-up store returns to Cheltenham
A vintage and retro pop-up shop are coming to Cheltenham this Sunday with over 6 tonnes worth of clothing. This is run by the UK’s largest independent kilo company – Preloved Vintage Wholesale Ltd. The price of the clothing is dependent on its weight, with the shop charging £15 per kilo. You can shop for […]
What Cheltenham town centre is looking like under new tier 2 restrictions
The new tier system came into force in England this Wednesday and marked the end of the national lockdown. Cheltenham has been placed under the tier 2 restrictions. So, what are the rules for tier 2? Non-essential shops can open. Hospitality venues will be able to stay open until 11 pm. But, only those which […]
“The more you look for the more you find”: Professor Anne Goodenough talks about winter wildlife
Whilst winter can seem like a quiet time in the natural world, ecologist Professor Anne Goodenough insists that there are loads of amazing wildlife opportunities to look out for. In her talk for the University of Gloucestershire’s ‘living room lecture series’, she offered some tips on getting outside and appreciating the winter wildlife in Gloucestershire. […]