Virtual events and quizzes have become the norm this year, with Covid running rampant and people locked in their houses, there is a big need for some fun and distraction. Founded in Cheltenham, The Moonlighting Group usually runs live events, but due to Covid-19 it has had to branch out into virtual events saying they […]
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Gloucestershire girlies get TikTok ‘famous’
Two Gloucestershire girls have become overnight sensations on TikTok after posting satirical videos about the Conservative party. Nearly half a million viewers watched one of them perform a ‘Tory rap’. Emily Hunt (@EmilyHunt39) and Daisy (@Dazzlemyfrazzlev2) both have risen to popularity after sharing videos making fun of their privilege. However, not all their viewers on […]
What Children in Need looks like for Gloucestershire this year
Gloucestershire has prepared an impressive array of socially distanced events and celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Children in Need this year. BBC Radio Presenter Jason Rosam has tackled a radio ride-a-thon, cycling 41 miles across London and stopping at locations which represent every local radio station across the country, including BBC Radio Gloucestershire. […]
Cheltenham Royal British Legion fears over drop in poppy sales
Each November, many tributes are paid to soldiers as part of the annual acts of remembrance. It is estimated that the Royal British Legion has roughly 20% of its usual number of donation boxes in shops due to the pandemic. Roy Roberts, Chairman of the Royal British Legion’s Cheltenham Branch, said: “It’s very sad… it […]
Breaking the mental health stigma with mindfulness
“You might have a sore foot or headache and mental illness is just the same as that. It’s OK to say you’re struggling with how your brain is working and it will get better.” Alice Lowrie, Mindfulness for Children, Stroud. It’s ‘Time to Talk Day’, which sees a nationwide effort to break the stigma around […]