Being new and original among the tower of applications for a new job is important if you want to make your name stand out. From a icing your CV on a cake to handing in a shot labelled ‘give me a shot’, there’s plenty of quirky ways of getting that dream internship when everyone else […]
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Couples in Cheltenham are proving that the love is still alive this Valentines Day
The shop windows in the county have been displayed immaculately with roses and chocolates in a sea of red and pink. Couples of all ages walk past looking at each other with warming smiles on their faces. It’s Valentines Day, the international celebration of love and it seems that the passion is blooming in Gloucestershire. […]
Breaking the mental health stigma with mindfulness
“You might have a sore foot or headache and mental illness is just the same as that. It’s OK to say you’re struggling with how your brain is working and it will get better.” Alice Lowrie, Mindfulness for Children, Stroud. It’s ‘Time to Talk Day’, which sees a nationwide effort to break the stigma around […]
Is stalking awareness in Gloucestershire moving forward?
The father of a girl who was stabbed to death by an ex-partner has called for a stalking specialist to enter No.10. Nick Gazzard, is one of the founders of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, created after his daughter Hollie was murdered following persistent stalking and harassment from her ex. He thinks it’s important to increase awareness […]
Dry January – Easier (and cheaper) than you’d think
Worrying about missing out on going for drinks with your friends? Dry January can be cheaper and easier than you’d think, with bars and pubs around Cheltenham offering non-alcoholic alternatives for the New Year. Here’s some of the places you can find mocktails in Cheltenham so you can keep up your social life and stay sober. Gin […]
Exam season? try it dry
It’s 1am. R&B is getting progressively louder and stumbling people shout and sing to eachother as they move out of time with the beat. I’m in a club after only a couple of glasses of lemonade but with the atmosphere I almost feel drunk. Pushing my way through tight crowds of rowdy people to get […]