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 […]
Tag: Cheltenham
Betting for dummies: Beginners guide to Cheltenham race week
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 […]
Where to get the best breakfast this race week
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 […]
Cheltenham’s Lido joins the ultimate swimming challenge
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 […]
6 year olds to be offered mindfulness sessions
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 […]
The places you can watch the FA Cup final showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United in Gloucestershire
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 […]
ENGLAND: Cheltenham links in Southgate’s squad
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 […]
Cheltenham Beauty Week: expert urges people to “look after your scalp first”
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 […]
Boston Tea Party ‘first’ coffee chain to ban disposable cups
An independent coffee chain is thought to be the first in the country to ban the sale of hot drinks in disposable cups. The ban will begin as of 1st June, and will affect all of Boston Tea Party’s 21 branches, including the one in Cheltenham. If customers wish to buy a coffee to take […]
Professor Elemental: Steampunk Emcee brings unique sounds to Cheltenham’s Poetry Festival
Paul Alborough is a hip hop artist with a difference. Like many rappers, he uses wordplay and lyricism to convey stories and entertain. Unlike many rappers he is one of only a few to delve into silly but extremely polite world of ‘chap-hop’. He calls himself Professor Elemental, and is keen to show that even a middle […]