Farmor’s School leads initiative for new all-weather pitch with community support Tuesday, April 15, 2025 fairford farmor’s school gloucestershire fa sports community crowdfunding facilities football association grassroots Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, is embarking on a fundraising endeavor to construct a cutting-edge all-weather pitch. With backing from local clubs, councils, and the Football Association, the school has … Read More
Octogenarian Cultivates Hope in Bradley Stoke Orchard Sunday, April 13, 2025 octogenarian bradley stoke orchard care home tree-planting community gardener local nature biodiversity green spaces Amidst blustery weather and boggy ground, octogenarian David Risdale, a former engineer and avid gardener, ventured out from Lovell Place Care Home in Patchway to contribute to a tree-planting project in Bradley Stoke. At the … Read More
Uproar as Yate Post Office Faces Franchise Future Without Public Consultation Sunday, April 13, 2025 yate post office franchise corporate closure public consultation claire young petition community Yate’s Crown Post Office is facing an uncertain future as it may be handed over to a private franchise, eliciting criticism from Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young. Expressing concern over the potential loss of vital postal … Read More
Revitalizing The Rural Pub: More Than Just Pints Sunday, April 13, 2025 rural pub community gloucestershire events culture isolation conversation inclusion transformation In the picturesque setting of Gloucestershire, The George in Newnham on Severn has undergone a remarkable transformation. No longer solely a traditional pub, it has evolved into a vital community space designed to combat … Read More
Spate of Thefts Caught on CCTV in Gloucestershire Sunday, April 13, 2025 gloucestershire theft cctv crime community alerts police incidents burglary property A recent surge in criminal activity in Gloucestershire has seen several thefts being reported to the local police. These include the theft of power tools from a property in Malswick, Newent, four vehicle break-ins in Old … Read More
Gloucester Man's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey Through Football Saturday, April 12, 2025 weight loss transformation football club health and wellbeing lifestyle wellbeing obesity men's health community motivation Josh Witts, once weighing over 23 stone (148.5kg), has undergone a remarkable transformation, shedding almost five stone within a year of joining the MAN V Fat group in Gloucester. Battling constant pain and fatigue due to … Read More