Cheltenham Borough Council have announced that a planned £2.5million re-development of Leisure at Cheltenham will begin on Monday. Sport England have provided funding of £330,000 for the revamp, which includes extending the fitness suite, building two new exercise studios as well as a new aquatic play space. Improvements to the reception area and changing rooms […]
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“This was a revenge attack”: Controversial councillor responds exclusively to Parklife over Gollywog row
The district councillor who this week found herself at the centre of a racist row has spoken exclusively to our Parklife editor. Distressed Lynn Sterry, who shared a “Bring back the Gollywogs” post on her Facebook page, has said the row has caused her to have “horrible thoughts” about her life as she has been hounded […]
Councillor resigns following ‘Bring back Gollywog’ social media share
The chair of a district council has resigned from her post after sharing a controversial post on her Facebook account. Lynn Sterry had shared a meme on her Facebook page that said ‘Like and share if you want the Golliwogs back’ and has since confirmed her resignation as Chair of the Forest of Dean District […]
SIX NATIONS: Preview of this week’s action
Friday 23 February 2018 – 20:00 – France v Italy Heading into the halfway point of this year’s Six Nations tournament, both France and Italy are yet to pick up a win. France sit above Italy who are rock bottom having failed to win any of their last 14 Six Nation matches. Mathieu Bastareaud returns […]
22nd February – the national day you never knew you needed
Forget Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day, it’s all about our new favourite day of the month – Cook a Sweet Potato Day. Though originally only celebrated in the US, it’s now becoming more widely known across the UK, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The vegetable itself is thought to have originated in either Central […]
Independent Cheltenham store set for expansion
The Union Project, an independent sportswear store located at 6 Queens Circus in the Montpellier area of Cheltenham, is all set for its new store opening. Their new store will be directly opposite the soon to be finished John Lewis store, in Cheltenham town centre. The store itself mainly sells Men’s urban sportswear and street-wear, stocking brands such as Stussy, […]
Get your volunteering on!
It’s Student Volunteering Week at the University of Gloucestershire and it’s not too late to start now! They are giving awards to those who complete 50 hours of volunteering and will be entered into the monthly prize draws. You can get employability awards from Bronze to Silver and to Gold, which is a bonus for […]
RUGBY: Gloucester-Hartpury player named in England squad
Former Hartpury student, Kelly Smith has been selected on the bench for England in what will be her first England cap during the Six Nations tomorrow against Scotland. The youngster will be alongside fellow team mates Sarah Bern and Ellie Kidunne, who both retain their positions in the starting line up. England Women head coach […]
Five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to watch the Six Nations
Nothing beats a live rugby match in a pub. The Natwest Six Nations are in full swing as we get set for the third weekend of action. We’ve selected five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to catch all the action. 5 – Harry Cook Free House Every game is live at Harry Cook’s, […]
Cheltenham pub goes the extra ‘yard’
Any plans this weekend? Cheltenham’s favourite quirky pub the Bottle of Sauce has your Saturday sorted as it holds its first ever highly anticipated Yard Sale – so you can go out for a pint and come back with a bag full of second-hand goodies. Held from 10am-4pm, the venue will open its doors to […]