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“Some amazing memories along the way,” says Ian Howell as the ex-Cheltenham and Gloucester City player looks back on his playing days. Since his early childhood in Swindon, Howell has always been passionate about football and started his career for the Swindon Town’s Centre of Excellence and Youth Teams (COE). “I started playing at Swindon […]
Even as more modern traditions are enjoyed, the ones from childhood stay with us to make the magic of being a kid at Christmas last. Whilst commonly, parents dress up as Santa, Iona, 19, said; “every year me and my sisters rotate who plays Santa – one of us stays up late, puts on a […]
Having the topic of violence against women being openly discussed in mainstream news opens up a whole can of worms containing initiatives and acronyms that most of us have never heard of before. One of those is the Purple flag scheme The Purple Flag Scheme is similar to the Green Flag award you might find […]
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 […]
Who do you talk to when you have no one to talk to? For years, that’s been a question without an answer. Steve Richards, of Gloucestershire Nightline, hopes he can help. The Nightline was founded by Steve in late 2021. He had the idea the previous year, after seeing the effect that the pandemic had […]
When going on a night out to bars and clubs you’ll normally come across bouncers on the door and inside the venue. The common misconception or stereotype with them is that they’re big scary people who’ll kick you out if they think you’ve had one too many or if you’re causing a problem. They deal […]
By Jemima Wittich The Cheltenham Guardians launched their organisation in 2015 and since then, they have been keeping nightlife in Cheltenham safe for all of those who partake in it. For many in the community, whether it’s those who go out in Cheltenham, or their friends or family, the Cheltenham Guardians are real heroes of […]
“Gas safety is paramount and when people find themselves without heating or hot water, desperation can take over.” Andy Pritchard, Gas Engineer He worked 15-hour days, crawled into tight spaces, risked being infected with Covid-19 every day and changed people’s lives with each visit to their house. He’s not a doctor or nurse, not a teacher […]
“I’d wake up at around six in the morning to get to work for eight and start my 12-hour shift. I’d get home late and go to sleep only to wake up the next day and do it all over again”. As I sit opposite someone I have known my entire life, I start to […]
It was a cold autumn day in 2012. I led in bed, my blanket wrapped snuggly around me. My ten-year-old self had the Red album playing in my CD player that I had bought that day. Little did I know the songs I’d be listening to would be recreated nine years later. ‘Red’ had always […]