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Cheltenham is expected to shine bright tonight as a 6pm Christmas lights switch-on event is has been announced, encouraging neighbours to take part. This comes after countless Christmas switch-on events have been cancelled this year due to Coronavirus lockdown rules and social-distancing being enforced by the government and Cheltenham’s local authorities. Cheltenham Borough Council have […]
The shop windows in the county have been displayed immaculately with roses and chocolates in a sea of red and pink. Couples of all ages walk past looking at each other with warming smiles on their faces. It’s Valentines Day, the international celebration of love and it seems that the passion is blooming in Gloucestershire. […]
This month we’ve gone green. The University of Gloucestershire has created a March challenge sheet so you can go green this month and become responsible for your own waste. The challenges consist of giving to charity, using re-usable cups, volunteering, and much more. You get points for each challenge you take part in and at […]
Cheltenham race week is coming up, and the question that might be on most people’s minds is how do I place my bet? Of course, you have the book makers at the stands, and then there are the hundreds of betting apps, or of course the classic betting shop. But what’s going to get you […]
Cheltenham’s race festival is a massive event. It draws in thousands of people each year, eager to get their hands on some cash, drink and fun. But, none of this can happen without that hearty full English each morning. Here are the top 7 places to grab your grub this race week. Pittville Pump Room […]
Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham is set to take part in Marathon Swims. This is the ultimate swimming challenge where swimmers can take part in a 10k, 5k or 1k swimming marathon. Cheltenham’s lido will be the first Marathon Swims event outside of London. The founder of Marathon Swims, Diccon Loy, said, “Sandford Parks is one of only 11 […]
Mindfulness is practiced by thousands of adults year on year, but now classes are running for children as young as 6. The Isbourne centre in Cheltenham is running a ‘Mini Minds’ mindfulness session for children aged 6-10. It includes fun actives and mindful practices that help children learn the skills they need to help them […]
It is all set to be a pulsating final between Chelsea and Manchester United and here are all of the pubs where you can watch the game. The Spectre, Cheltenham The Spectre is located on the high street and will be open from nine o’clock on the day of the final. With it expected to […]
Two former Cheltenham residents will be getting reading for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia with Stoke City’s Jack Butland and Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier being called up to the 23-man England World Cup squad. Goalkeeper Butland had two consecutive loans spells in 2011 and 2012 with Cheltenham Town with the first being a […]
Healthy hair is something everybody wants, but experts at Cheltenham Beauty Week say it all starts with looking after your scalp. Visitors to the festival were able to see new technology which takes video images to show the condition of the scalp in microscopic detail. The image shown shows how dry or damaged the scalp […]