“Ambitious” Cotswolds Canal Restoration Invites Volunteers to Revive Historic Waterway Sunday, July 20, 2025 cotswolds canals restoration volunteering heritage community environment waterway conservation gloucestershire The Cotswold Canals Trust (CCT) is calling on more volunteers to join its ambitious effort to restore the historic canal stretching from Saul Junction to Lechlade. This inspiring project aims to breathe new life into a vital … Read More
Step into Centuries of Fashion at Snowshill Manor’s New Exhibit Saturday, July 19, 2025 fashion history exhibition costume identity snowshill nationaltrust heritage culture textiles Snowshill Manor and Garden invite visitors to journey through time with the National Trust’s latest exhibition, Threads of Identity, showcasing the extraordinary costume collection of Charles Wade. Now open to the public, … Read More
New Restaurant with Panoramic Views Set to Replace ‘Dated’ 1980s Bridge at Regent Arcade Monday, July 14, 2025 regentarcade cavendishhouse cheltenham regentstreet bridgeremoval restaurant development heritage shoppingcentre redevelopment A bold transformation is underway in Cheltenham, as plans are submitted to remove the iconic 1980s bridge connecting Regent Arcade and Cavendish House, the former House of Fraser store. This pedestrian bridge, a fixture for … Read More
Cheltenham Council Criticized Over Decade-Long Closure of Footbridge Linked to Composer Gustav Holst Monday, July 14, 2025 cheltenham footbridge holst pilley closure campaign council footpath access heritage A vital footbridge forming part of the Gustav Holst Way has been closed for ten years, sparking criticism that Cheltenham Borough Council is ignoring the issue. The Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings has remained shut since … Read More
Decision Pending on Redevelopment of Gloucester’s Westgate Street Buildings Saturday, July 12, 2025 gloucester westgate renovation flats listedbuilding heritage development planning conservation redevelopment Gloucester City Council is set to decide on a planning application concerning the renovation and conversion of two former shops and a residence at 109 and 111 Westgate Street into residential flats. The scheme focuses on the … Read More
The Repair Shop Expert Faces Career First While Restoring WWII Land Army Doll Wednesday, July 9, 2025 repairshop restoration landarmy wwii doll heritage craftsmanship conservation history bbc On Wednesday, July 9, a Repair Shop expert experienced a career first, admitting, “I’m a bit worried,” as she prepared to restore a unique World War II keepsake on BBC One’s Favourite Fixes. Vanessa Budd … Read More