Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Film Stars Like Harry Potter’s Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop clubb zoo cotswolds animals film harrypotter retirement conservation cinema After nearly five decades of enchanting animal lovers and film fans alike, the beloved Heythrop Zoo in the Cotswolds has permanently closed its doors. The unique zoo, founded by Jim Clubb and his late ex-wife Sally, was a … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester’s Cattle, Confirms City Council Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle robinswoodhill alneyisland conservation council wildlife grazing rumours culling Gloucester City Council has confirmed that there are no plans to cull the herds of cattle grazing at Robinswood Hill and Alney Island, quashing recent rumours that had caused concern among local residents. The council is … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester's Cattle, Council Confirms Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle conservation robinswood alney council wildlife environment grazing nature Gloucester City Council has firmly denied rumours suggesting plans to cull the herd of cattle grazing on Robinswood Hill and Alney Island. Concerns had surfaced amid the council’s consideration to transfer management of these … Read More
Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Rejuvenated Through Expert Restoration Monday, May 18, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinmaking conservation architecture civictrust history craftsmanship renovation A landmark former pin factory nestled in Gloucester’s city centre has been meticulously restored, securing its legacy for generations to come. The Pin Factory Annexe, situated in the courtyard of The Folk of Gloucester on … Read More
Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Annexe Undergoes Impressive Restoration Monday, May 18, 2026 gloucester restoration heritage architecture pinfactory conservation historicengland civictrust preservation tradition A historic former pin factory nestled in Gloucester city centre has been meticulously restored, safeguarding a vital piece of the city’s industrial past for generations to come. The Pin Factory Annexe, situated in the … Read More
The Cows Are Back Home in Minchinhampton – Celebrate Marking Day This Weekend Saturday, May 16, 2026 minchinhampton rodborough markingday cattle conservation nationaltrust grassland wildlife heritage community This weekend, Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons will once again welcome the return of their cattle, continuing a cherished tradition known as Marking Day. This centuries-old event marks the moment when cows are brought … Read More