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Covid-19 wasn’t the biggest change to my 2020, but it affected my journey of loss. 16th March 2020 – Lockdown. Isolation. Schools shut, social activities cancelled, everywhere unessential closed down. Lives were changed forever. Mine changed even more on March 31st. My mum was diagnosed with cancer – which was incurable. My mum was dying […]
Lockdown and restrictions on meeting people made my 18th…interesting As someone who thoroughly enjoys celebrating a birthday, when I realised my big 18th birthday would be in lockdown, I was honestly a bit gutted. Every year I plan something full out to do. My original plans were to go to Cardiff with my friends and […]
Finding out your nan has stage three cancer is hard enough. Being told she will have to wait 3 months for a critical operation she desperately needs, while her cancer festers, is even more difficult. Throughout this time, me and my family experienced many emotions: fear, sadness, even anger. This anger was converted to rage […]
For someone who has a few years of experience in hospitality, the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the industry hard…and not just once. Before COVID-19, there were very few who were scared to go out; whether it was for a few drinks with friends or family, or out for a casual meal, there was no hesitation. But […]
Whether you like the people you have to work with or not, this list of suggested gifts could be a great help to you pick out the perfect Secret Santa gift: 1. Plants. A simple desk plant can be a great gift to liven up someone’s mood throughout the day. Not only is it good […]
The Panto is back and bigger, better and wackier than ever. Feel good vibes all round with an appearance from The Spirit of the Unicorn as The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham put on a spectacular performance of Jack and the Beanstalk! Gloucestershire’s favourite clown, Tweedy a crowd favourite will also be there to bring an […]
By Chloe Hall Go. Your foot goes down hard on the accelerator and off you go. The engine roaring, making the kart shake and tremble beneath you as you speed on ahead. Brake. Round the corner you go. The tyres squeal harshly and your foot goes down to accelerate again. The adrenaline rises, the only […]
Meal deals are a pride of the British public. A person’s meal deal choice may reflect their whole personality. A plain cheese sandwich, ready salted crisps and a water bottle? You must be as interesting as a piece of paper. For meat eaters the variety is endless, for vegetarians, the story is practically the opposite. […]
Chloe Hall, a 19-year-old University of Gloucestershire student, opens up about her search for a family of her own. At the age of five, Chloe was adopted by David and Tracey Hall. Mr Hall says: “We both wanted children but when we found out we couldn’t, that’s when we decided to adopt.” The adoption process […]
MATTEO PIRELLI Cheltenham’s high street is getting a makeover since the last lockdown ended in April. In recent months, retailers such as Debenhams, Topshop and Laura Ashley have departed while online shopping has been booming. But now, a host of new stores and restaurants are getting ready to open their doors to the capital of […]