CEO of Tourettes Action said that the organisation relies on funding from Children In Need. BBC Children In Need, which runs a National fundraising effort each year called SPOTacular with well known teddy bear mascot Pudsey. The money is used to fund charities and projects all over the UK which aim to support children to […]
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The dogs are back!
The dogs are back in the Sanctuary on Park campus. Archie, a working Cocker Spaniel, and Rizzo, a mixed breed Terrier and Spaniel, are two regulars in the Park Campus who come in to socialise with students. Jo, the university campus Chaplain, is the owner of the two dogs. “We’ve been doing it for 5/6 […]
Pittville to play host to student concert, and everyone is invited!
It’s the start of a new academic year, and with it comes a new batch of students on the University of Gloucestershire music courses. After a short few weeks, many of these students have formed their own bands, and tonight they will be performing in a concert at Pittville Student Village. Exposure is the key […]
Hollie’s legacy: The Hollie Gazzard Trust
Like many other girls, she met a guy at a bar but what made this story so different is that this man wouldn’t take no for an answer. Hollie moved to London looking for a career change. She loved beauty and fashion but wanted to pursue a career in hairdressing. In 2013, she joined Steiner […]
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 […]
Steve, The Loyal Soldier Of Cheltenham
Here in Cheltenham, there are many local heroes from different walks of life. Steve Smith is an example of that and currently helps The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is a Christian church and is in 133 different countries around the world, where they also do a lot of community work as well as church […]
A decade of selflessness at Sue Ryder
Unsung heroes come in all forms, shapes and sizes; you will often pass them daily without a second thought. People dedicating their free time to help other people is something we rarely give enough praise to. Charity shops offer a vast range of items, from a vintage designer jacket to an antique ornament, statistics show […]
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 […]