My Father Wanted to Die at Home. Why Couldn't the System Make That Happen? Saturday, April 4, 2026 palliative care community endoflife palliativecare hospice healthcare funding dignity system My father, Dr. Michael Moore, lived in Innsworth and received care through a mix of community services and oncology care in Cheltenham. Like many families in Gloucestershire, we believed he would have the support to die at … Read More
My Father Wanted to Die at Home — Why Didn’t the System Support That? Saturday, April 4, 2026 palliative endoflife hospice communitycare healthcare dignity funding nursing support aging My father, Dr. Michael Moore, lived in Innsworth and received care from a combination of community services and oncology specialists in Cheltenham. Like many families in Gloucestershire, we believed that when the time came, … Read More
Cheltenham Mum to Run Marathon and 100 Miles Back to Honour Late Best Friend Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham marathon fundraising sueryder running charity cancer hospice memorial community sport Jane Shorting, a mother from Cheltenham, is preparing for an extraordinary running feat to honour her late best friend, Leigh Lawson. Over four days, Jane will cover more than 125 miles, starting with the TCS London Marathon … Read More
Beloved Husband, Dad, and Brother Remembered in This Week’s Funeral Notices Sunday, March 1, 2026 funeral obituary memorial tribute remembrance bereavement hospice crematorium donations community The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media remains a vital way to honor and remember those who have departed. We are privileged to be trusted with publishing these important announcements. … Read More
I'm a Pro Charity Shopper and the UK's Top Thrift Store is in the Cotswolds Thursday, February 26, 2026 charity thrift shopping cotswolds bargains strichards hospice designer outdoors fashion Everyone loves a good bargain, and for 22-year-old Ella, a self-proclaimed “professional charity shopper,” thrift store hunting is serious business. On a recent trip to Snowdrops, a charity shop run by St. … Read More
Family's Heartfelt 1,200-Mile Walk in Memory of Daughter With Brain Tumour Nears Completion Thursday, January 1, 2026 memorial braincancer charity grief family fundraising journey resilience hospice tribute The Zeal family from Nailsworth—Tara, Matt, their daughter Sophia, and their dog Orla—are approaching the final miles of an extraordinary 1,200-mile walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End. This journey is a heartfelt tribute … Read More