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Olympic champion enjoys a ‘heavenly day out’ at Moreton Show
04/09/2018
The Olympic dressage gold medallist Carl Hester enjoyed a nostalgic return to the Moreton Show, describing the experience as ‘a heavenly day out’.
The Forest of Dean-based Hester was at the show on Saturday (September 1) to judge the Supreme Horse and Pony, only days before he flies out to the United States to represent Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games.
The Forest of Dean-based Hester was at the show on Saturday (September 1) to judge the Supreme Horse and Pony, only days before he flies out to the United States to represent Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games.
Leisure centres given major refurbishment
31/08/2018
Two West Oxfordshire leisure centres are set to be relaunched after being extended and improved.
Both the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre will benefit from brand new equipment and facilities following the works costing more than £750,000 in total.
Both the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre will benefit from brand new equipment and facilities following the works costing more than £750,000 in total.
Nominate your Cotswold Champion today!
06/08/2018
Today marks the launch of an exciting new Community Awards scheme in the Cotswolds.
Cllr Julian Beale, chairman of Cotswold District Council, is inviting the public to nominate residents and teams who are Cotswold Champions, helping to make the district a truly great place to live.
Cllr Julian Beale, chairman of Cotswold District Council, is inviting the public to nominate residents and teams who are Cotswold Champions, helping to make the district a truly great place to live.
Edward Gillespie appointed new Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire
26/07/2018
The Queen has appointed Mr Edward Gillespie OBE DL to succeed Dame Janet Trotter OBE DBE CVO as Lord-Lieutenant of ceremonial Gloucestershire on 29 October 2018.
Mr Gillespie currently serves as a Deputy Lieutenant for the county and has dedicated many years to championing local interests.
Mr Gillespie currently serves as a Deputy Lieutenant for the county and has dedicated many years to championing local interests.
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre set for expansion
25/07/2018
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre is set for a major upgrade after councillors gave funding the green light.
The centre, based at Chipping Norton School, will be given an artificial turf pitch which will replace the existing Tarmac multi-use games area, while the size of the gym will be increased by 60 per cent.
The centre, based at Chipping Norton School, will be given an artificial turf pitch which will replace the existing Tarmac multi-use games area, while the size of the gym will be increased by 60 per cent.
Subscription Rooms transfer will keep it in public hands
13/07/2018
Stroud District Council has authorised the transfer of a town entertainment venue which should keep it in public hands.
Last night (Thursday, July 12) the council’s strategy and resources committee voted to start the sale process for Stroud Subscription Rooms for £1 and invest up to £375,000 for the buyer Stroud Town Council.
Last night (Thursday, July 12) the council’s strategy and resources committee voted to start the sale process for Stroud Subscription Rooms for £1 and invest up to £375,000 for the buyer Stroud Town Council.
Cotswold taxi drivers can fly the flag during World Cup!
04/07/2018
Cotswold District taxi drivers can fly the England flag, or the national flag of other countries still competing in the World Cup, during the current tournament should they wish to do so.
The council’s cabinet member responsible for licensing, Cllr Mark MacKenzie-Charrington, wants to give taxi drivers the option of showing their support for their national teams for a limited period. In giving his backing to the England national team.
The council’s cabinet member responsible for licensing, Cllr Mark MacKenzie-Charrington, wants to give taxi drivers the option of showing their support for their national teams for a limited period. In giving his backing to the England national team.
Artists celebrate the tree in the British landscape
03/07/2018
A group of fine artists known as The Arborealists are staging a month-long exhibition in the Cotswolds of tree studies and landscapes.
The exhibition runs at the The John Davies Gallery, Fosseway Business Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, from Saturday, July 7, to Saturday, August 4.
The exhibition runs at the The John Davies Gallery, Fosseway Business Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, from Saturday, July 7, to Saturday, August 4.
Paxfest set to be another scorching event
27/06/2018
A small Cotswold village is staging its very own music festival this weekend - and the weather looks set to be glorious.
Paxfest is a small family-friendly live music festival being held on the Paxford village green, adjacent to the Churchill Arms, on Saturday.
Paxfest is a small family-friendly live music festival being held on the Paxford village green, adjacent to the Churchill Arms, on Saturday.
Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates birth of Wolverine triplets
19/06/2018
The Cotswold Wildlife Park at Burford is celebrating three rare new arrivals - Wolverines triplets.
The triplets are also known as "Gluttons" due to their rapacious appetite and "Skunk Bears" due to their striped markings and bear-like appearance.
The triplets are also known as "Gluttons" due to their rapacious appetite and "Skunk Bears" due to their striped markings and bear-like appearance.
Historic Cotswold bridge reopens
19/06/2018
Donnington Brewery Bridge at Upper Swell has reopened this week following major reconstruction by Gloucestershire County Council.
Following repairs to the 19th century bridge which directs the B58 road over the River Dikler, the road is now completely open to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Following repairs to the 19th century bridge which directs the B58 road over the River Dikler, the road is now completely open to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Records tumble on steam railway
01/06/2018
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is seeing numbers of travellers on its trains that have astonished even the most optimistic of its volunteers as records tumble one after the other.
By the end of May, the railway carried over 40,000 passengers, up by more than 50% compared with the same period last year.
By the end of May, the railway carried over 40,000 passengers, up by more than 50% compared with the same period last year.
Dementia Action Week in the Cotswolds
11/05/2018
Cotswold District Council has joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Society and several local organisations to organise the Cotswold Dementia Action Week from May 21-25.
The public are invited to the following free events across the district which are designed to highlight the range of activities that people with dementia can enjoy.
The public are invited to the following free events across the district which are designed to highlight the range of activities that people with dementia can enjoy.
REVIEW: Giffords Circus, Fennells Farm, Stroud
09/05/2018
When you're looking to take your family out in the Cotswolds for some top-class entertainment there can be few places to beat Giffords Circus.
The new season has just started and the distinctive wagons have been freshly painted, there's a spanking new circus tent, handmade in Italy, and the rebuilt seats are lined in plush red velvet.
The new season has just started and the distinctive wagons have been freshly painted, there's a spanking new circus tent, handmade in Italy, and the rebuilt seats are lined in plush red velvet.
Wychwood announces talent competition for local children
03/05/2018
Wychwood Festival returns to Cheltenham racecourse for its 14th annual year from June 1-3.
This year, the already community-driven festival is launching a competition to celebrate and showcase Cheltenham's home-grown, young talent.
This year, the already community-driven festival is launching a competition to celebrate and showcase Cheltenham's home-grown, young talent.
Giffords Circus celebrates 250 years of circus
02/05/2018
Cotswolds-based Giffords Circus celebrates the 250th anniversary of the wonder of circus.
Giffords' UK premiere tour of their new show, My Beautiful Circus, will open on Friday (May 4) at Fennells Farm, Stroud, and tour throughout the Cotswolds and beyond right through the summer.
Giffords' UK premiere tour of their new show, My Beautiful Circus, will open on Friday (May 4) at Fennells Farm, Stroud, and tour throughout the Cotswolds and beyond right through the summer.
Cars needed to help with Miles for Smiles event
30/04/2018
A vintage hot rod driver is hoping to put a smile on the face of dozens of people with life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
Brett Pillinger is organising the Miles for Smiles event on Sunday, May 20, when he's planning to give about 50 children and adults a ride in hot rods, Americans, vintage and supercars. The convoy will travel from Prescott, near Gotherington, through the Cotswolds to Broadway.
Brett Pillinger is organising the Miles for Smiles event on Sunday, May 20, when he's planning to give about 50 children and adults a ride in hot rods, Americans, vintage and supercars. The convoy will travel from Prescott, near Gotherington, through the Cotswolds to Broadway.
Model village and inn on the market for £595,000
09/04/2018
The historic Old New Inn & Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water has been put on the market for £595,000.
The Old New Inn is a substantial, detached, three-storey Grade II listed property, dating back to 1712, earning its name as it was built on and doubled in size through extensions in the 1930s.
The Old New Inn is a substantial, detached, three-storey Grade II listed property, dating back to 1712, earning its name as it was built on and doubled in size through extensions in the 1930s.
Stroud Subscription Rooms could be kept in public hands
09/04/2018
Stroud District Council is set to offer Stroud Town Council a chance to take on an iconic town centre venue and keep it in public hands.
Stroud Subscription Rooms could be transferred to the town council if the district council resolves to enter negotiations over the 184-year-old venue.
Kids' pop-up shopping event in Cotswolds
03/04/2018
A kids' fashion Pop-Up concept aims to make the Cotswolds a kids' style hub of the countryside.
KidsArcade is bringing stylish independent children’s fashion brands in the UK & Europe to the Cotswolds on Friday, April 27, from 11am to 3pm for another bespoke shopping event at the Bull Hotel, in Fairford.
KidsArcade is bringing stylish independent children’s fashion brands in the UK & Europe to the Cotswolds on Friday, April 27, from 11am to 3pm for another bespoke shopping event at the Bull Hotel, in Fairford.
