Cheltenham’s ice skating rink has returned for this Winter season. After funding issues and coronavirus concerns preventing the town from having the ice spectacle last year, people are happy to see it back! Belinda Hunt, operations manager for the Cheltenham Business Improvement District, warmly welcomed the opening of the rink. “It’s going to really help. […]
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New martial arts academy offers affordable training to children aged 7-16 at Southam Village Hall
Gloucestershire Young Carers Charity offered the opportunity for 16 young carers to experience the world of martial arts. The event took place on Tuesday, October 29 and the young carers were taught a range of martial arts skills, including Kickboxing and karate fundamentals (striking combinations), judo demos, learning breakfalls and self defence techniques as well […]
“I wish I could have stayed at Cheltenham for a few more seasons” says ex-Cheltenham Town player Ian Howell as he reflects on his career
“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 […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog: Cheltenham’s Zak O’Sullivan making noise in the Formula 2 paddock
Welcome to Park Life Sports Live Blog which will keep you up to date with all the latest sporting news in and around Gloucestershire. Today we will react to Forest Green Rovers’ vital win over Tranmere Rovers and look ahead to their Hollywood showdown with Wrexham, a talk with Gloucestershire based Formula 3 driver and […]
Old Pats RFC V Brockworth RFC Derby Day is here
Two of Cheltenham’s best rugby sides go head to head today in a local derby. The Cheltenham based Old Patesian’s RFC will host the Gloucester based Brockworth RFC at their home ground on Everest Road at 2pm. The last time these two teams met it was a bit of a one sided affair with the […]
Nick Gazzard – Ten Years Fighting in the Face of Loss
The voice echoing through the halls of Cheltenham’s Park Campus lecture hall is assured, without one trace of stutter. Its words retell a horrific story. The story of Hollie Gazzard – the young hairdresser from Gloucestershire who was stalked over a period of months between 2013 and 2014 before being killed at her own job. […]
Food banks in Gloucestershire over-stretched
People in Cheltenham and Gloucester are relying on food banks more than ever before, with a 56% rise in the last year. The cost-of-living crisis has left people struggling to feed their families, and worried about how they are going to pay their energy bills, with many working extra hours to make ends meet. (Gloucester food […]
Bath Road share who their heroes in Cheltenham are
There is someone to look up to for everyone, someone to idolise and respect within their community – whether they’re in the spotlight or unsung heroes. The people of Bath Road share their thoughts on who that role model is for them – be it an individual or an organisation. Cheltenham Guardians are a group […]
Review: Pizza in a Church – Zizzi’s
Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 A gorgeous restaurant situated at the heart of Cheltenham. This little piece of Italy is unmissable for fine dining. Walking through the tree-branch archway, you’re hidden for a moment of what is to come, until it’s revealed to you on the final step when you’re greeted by a smiling, warm waitress. The grandeur […]
Jack Lisowski overcomes close friend Hossein Vafaei 6-4 in thriller to reach his first ever Masters semi-final
Gloucestershire’s Jack Lisowski produced a sublime display in the Masters to beat Iran’s Hossein Vafaei 6-4 and set up a semi-final with two-time champion Mark Williams. Alexandra Palace had not previously been a happy hunting ground for Lisowski, who won just four frames in his previous three appearances, including meek 6-1 defeats to both Ding […]
Amateur football in Cheltenham disrupted amid weekend temperature drop
The Cheltenham League has been plagued with postponements this weekend following the adverse weather. Just seven games were completed in all four divisions as referees deemed the pitches unplayable due to the frozen ground. With the next round of fixtures next weekend, it is unclear whether conditions will improve, especially since Cheltenham received heavy snowfall […]