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
Pop-up Cafe Returns to Cheltenham's Historic Pittville Pump Room for Christmas Tuesday, December 16, 2025 cheltenham pittville pumproom popupcafe christmas heritage music community preservation festival The beloved Pittville Pump Room Pop-up Café is reopening for the Christmas period, bringing festive cheer to one of Cheltenham’s most iconic landmarks. Following the success of its initial run, the café will welcome visitors … Read More
£6 Christmas Tree Planted in 1979 Now Towering 50ft Tall Sunday, December 14, 2025 christmas tree tradition charity worcestershire festival memorial community led lighting In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Avril Rowlands continues a cherished holiday tradition by decorating a Christmas tree they planted together in 1979. What began as a modest £6 fir sapling in their new home has … Read More
£6 Christmas Tree Planted in 1979 Grows Into Local Landmark Over 50ft Tall Sunday, December 14, 2025 christmas tradition charity worcestershire community tree led memorial festival uk In 1979, Avril and Christopher Rowlands planted a humble £6 fir tree to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. Over four decades later, that modest sapling has transformed into a spectacular fir towering more than … Read More
No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
'No panic' for Gloucester History Festival's spring weekend despite City Council's financial challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil heritage venue community Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on course despite the City Council’s ongoing financial difficulties. Last week, the council announced it would be giving up its lease of Blackfriars … Read More