News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
With going outside being fairly unpleasant in this recent drop in temperatures, we thought we’d list five entertaining, warm locations to prevent you from going stir-crazy. The Wilson Art Gallery – If you’re looking for some culture, the Wilson Art Gallery has a sizeable collection of intriguing pieces. Why not have a browse and pop […]
By Rachael Goodenough Did you know the inspiration for a beloved fairy tale lived right on your doorstep? Come down the rabbit hole with me as I tell you the story of Alice Liddell. In the 18th century, Alice Liddell was a young girl and her father was the Dean of Christ Church in Oxford, […]
Sobriety doesn’t mean that bars are a no-go this month. We’ve come up with three places you could go with your friends for a sip of a non-alcoholic cocktail. No. 1 – Urban Fox If you’re looking to have a great vibe with the girls, the Urban Fox is the place to go. From pink […]
Eve Perkins Visiting Cheltenham for the day? Or maybe even the weekend? Well, we’re here to tell you all about the best things to do in Cheltenham in 24 hours. Why not start your day with a lovely walk in the park? Pittville Park boasts 82 acres of greenery and boating lakes which makes for […]
Hartpury University manager Dr Martin Longworth believes their defensive record is the ‘backbone’ to their Hellenic League Division One form after going 18 games unbeaten. Longworth’s side occupy second place in the league, despite a dismal start to the season where they lost three of their first six games. And the boss believes that being […]
“The best thing I have ever done is join a university sports team” Anna Wash, a second-year sports journalist and UOG’s Women Rugby Union number 9 has said. University of Gloucestershire’s Women’s Rugby union are part of the University BUCS League competition and have kicked off the season with five back-to-back wins so far this […]
Prestbury Rovers clinched a second win of the division on Saturday after a comfortable 3-0 win against Leckhampton Rovers at the Prestbury Playing Fields. Rovers made the stronger start, with Adam Gaunt having had the first shot on target within the first minute of the game which tested Leckhampton’s keeper to make an athletic save. […]
University of Gloucestershire’s football second team are looking for a second half of the season revival after a disappointing start in the Aldi Men’s Western Tier 3 League, writes Dziugas Kandrotas. The Blues have had a major squad change with many players leaving at the end of last season. The first half of the 2022/23 […]
Quedgeley Wanderers manager Michael Mayes has left the club on mutual terms just less than 24 hours after the huge confrontation with Gala Wilton’s boss Stu Griffith, writes Dziugas Kandrotas. As the final goal was scored by Wilton just moments before the final whistle was blown Mayes flipped out with shocking kick at Wilton’s Griffith. […]
Temperatures will drop below freezing this week, and we may even see snow in some parts of Gloucestershire. The Met Office says that freezing winds are coming in from the Arctic, which could bring in snow by the beginning of next week. Rain hasn’t been foreseen in the forecast – it should be dry but […]