By Beth Howard and Ellie Kirwin-Jones A cyclist who has lost friends and family to suicide is riding 2,100 miles through Europe to raise money for a mental health charity. Mike Swinford, 26, from Cheltenham, is fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) by cycling to Malta later this year. On September 1, Mike will […]
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“His heart is one of the biggest I’ve ever known”: Cheltenham night time hero nominated for award
The leader of a life saving community group who keep people safe at night has been nominated for a top award. Cheltenham Guardians CERT founder Terry Howard has been shortlisted as one of two semi-finalists in The Breeze Charity Champion Award. The event is sponsored by Volunteering Gloucestershire and recognises local heroes for their work […]
Cheltenham’s potholes continue to cause problems for drivers
Potholes have been a common sight in Cheltenham for a long time now, many think too long. The Twitter vent of people expressing their frustration on this matter all began with a tweet from the Mayor of Cheltenham, Klara Sudbury. #Cheltenham #potholes – where’s the worst sections of road surface in our town? (Let me […]
Boilers will still break when snow clears up
Bills are set to skyrocket this month as temperatures decline and boilers continue to break down. Anthony Davis, a plumber in Gloucestershire said: “just because the snow might go, that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems for households as long as the temperatures stay below freezing.” Boilers have been breaking down across the country and this […]
Exciting new plans for Cheltenham Animal Shelter
Cheltenham Animal Shelter is expanding this year to accommodate a much needed additional building. Park Life spoke to James Clay, head of fundraising, about the project. Safety officer Raymond has been out checking how the building work is coming along. He was very impressed and the builders now have the Raymond seal of approval. #patterdaleterrier […]
Darwin Out, Austen In – Paper note switched for plastic
Today is the first day the old paper ten pound note is not legal tender for purchasing goods. Instead stores across the UK will only take the new plastic ten pound note that features Jane Austen. Darwin who featured on the old ten pound since 1992, is an English naturalist and biologist and profoundly known […]
Students join thousands around the world in VDAY 2018 charity event
Creative writing students from the University of Gloucestershire performed dramatic monologues for a charity event in support of VDAY 2018. The evening, entitled ‘a Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer’, is by Eve Ensler, the creator of The Vagina Monologues, a controversial play looking at the rape and abuse of women. It started […]
Top treats for spoiling mum this Mother’s Day
1)Treat your mum like a Queen this Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at Sudeley Castle Enjoy a beautifully scenic walk around the castle and award winning gardens, where you will then be served a spectacular afternoon tea in the pavilion at the Terrace Cafe. Your afternoon tea will include a tasty selection of finger sandwiches, […]
Volunteer at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2018
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities, then look no further. The Cheltenham Jazz Festival are looking for volunteers who are available from the 2nd to the 7th May 2018 to help with the day to day running of the show. They have a huge variety of roles available from site preparation, site support to […]