Man Sets New Guinness World Record by Singing Christmas Songs for 42 Hours Straight Sunday, December 28, 2025 guinness record christmas singing endurance community festival gloucester vocal challenge Dave Purchase, a 63-year-old singer from Gloucester, has smashed the Guinness World Record by singing Christmas songs non-stop for an astonishing 42 hours. Starting at midnight on December 10th and continuing until the … Read More
'Forever a Cherry and White' Gloucester Rugby Legend Nick Broady Dies Sunday, December 28, 2025 philanthropy gloucester rugby nickbroady mnd charity community donations cancer legacy sport Gloucester Rugby has announced with deep sadness the passing of Nick Broady, former Chair of the Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation and a lifelong supporter of the club. Nick’s roots ran deep in Gloucester, having been … Read More
Cheltenham’s Sober Parrot Café to Close in January 2026 with Farewell Event Sunday, December 28, 2025 cheltenham soberparrot caféclosure recovery community charity alcoholfree hospitality cleanplate thenelsontrust The Sober Parrot, a well-loved charity-run community café in Cheltenham, has announced it will permanently close its doors on Saturday, January 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, the café will host a special ‘goodbye event’ as a … Read More
Cheltenham’s Sober Parrot Cafe to Close in January 2026 with Farewell Event Planned Sunday, December 28, 2025 cheltenham soberparrot charity recovery community café closure hospitality addiction nelsontrust The Sober Parrot, a cherished alcohol-free community café in Cheltenham’s St James’ Square, has announced it will close its doors permanently on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Operated by The Nelson Trust, the café has been a … Read More
Bank Branch Closures Severing Lifeline Services Across South Gloucestershire Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice bankinghubs council finance community accessibility services Across South Gloucestershire, the extensive closure of bank branches is cutting off vital services for many residents, sparking concern among Conservative councillors. Communities, from bustling suburbs to remote villages, … Read More
Adventure Golf Course Proposed for Hilton Hotel Near M5 Sunday, December 28, 2025 adventuregolf hilton tewkesbury recreation tourism localeconomy leisure golfcourse community hospitality sport Hilton Puckrup Hotel & Golf Club in Tewkesbury is planning to add an exciting new amenity: a nine-hole adventure golf course designed for both hotel guests and local residents. According to a planning application … Read More