Cheltenham holds three of the four studying campuses of the University of Gloucestershire. One being the admirably nature-friendly Park Campus, Hardwick, and the other being Francis Close Hall. If you’re looking to study anything ranging from media and music to science and humanities here, this is where you will be based. So who better to […]
Entertainment
Brick by Brick Through History: My Visit to Berkeley Castle’s Brick Festival 2026
Walking through Berkeley Castle, during Brick Festival 2026, felt like stepping through history in two completely different worlds at once. From the moment I stepped into the castle grounds, there was a real sense of excitement in the air. The ancient towering stone corridors and grand rooms of the castle were lined with colourful LEGO […]
Cheltenham Pantomime Forced to Remove Song Making Fun of Vegans
A pantomime in Cheltenham has backed its decision to drop a controversial song allegedly mocking vegans, in its latest production of Mother Goose. It follows complaints on social media about a song at the end of the show, which makes a dig at the vegan diet, using acronyms for each letter of the word vegan, […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Ice Skating in Cheltenham
Iona Leaf tackles Cheltenham’s long-awaited ice-rink, this is her advice for anyone who wants to don the skates themselves. 1. What to wear? Yes, the weather is cold, but the ice is colder – while you’re waiting in line, expect to be freezing, but once you’ve found your rhythm on the ice it can get […]
The Dollhouse, an Alternative Auditorium Experience
Cheltenham Playhouse is typically filled with theatregoers for various plays and pantos, but on the 10th of November, it was full of local music fans ready to see some fantastic live music. Bands Bluntnose, Toast, and Chasing Dolls rocked the stage at their gig; The Dollhouse. Henrik Ibsen eat your heart out. The people file […]
Cheltenham’s Guide to Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, but in Cheltenham it’s approaching the fastest. Navigating entertainment around the stresses of Christmas shopping and preparation is no mean feat, so here’s everything you need to know about the lead up to Christmas in Cheltenham to ensure that yours is Merry and Bright. Christmas Markets Cheltenham is hosting not one, […]
Review: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, A Slow Burn or a Modern Classic?
Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 I can 100% honestly say that Piranesi is the book that rekindled a love for reading that I had thought I lost a long time ago. But what is it about this fantasy novel that I found so captivating? Piranesi’s opening chapter is described by many as a “slow burn,” but I found […]
Netflix will air documentary reflecting on murder of Hollie Gazzard
British true crime documentary ‘My Lover, My Killer’ will show an episode focusing on the Gloucester murder of Hollie Gazzard. The Netflix show, in its second series, will recount the events leading to the tragedy, when 20 year-old Hollie was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend. The incident occurred at Fringe Benefits and La Bella […]
Madonna announces world tour for 40th year anniversary
Following a bizarre YouTube video Madonna has announced that she will be doing a worldwide tour. In a truth or dare video with Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Amy Schumer and other celebrities, the truth or dare question is asked around a table to each person there with the last ‘dare’ from Amy Schumer to Madonna […]