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. […]
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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 […]