Gloucestershire Town Rallies to Save Beloved 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More
Gloucestershire Community Rallies to Preserve Historic 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 lido stroud community heritage stratfordpark renovation campaign sustainability maryportas localbusinesses In Stroud, Gloucestershire, a united community effort is underway to save the town’s iconic Stratford Park Lido, a treasured outdoor swimming pool that has served residents for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council … Read More
Mary Portas Shares Emotional Story of Brother Being Sperm Donor for Her Son Saturday, December 13, 2025 maryportas family spermdonor brother parenthood melanierickey homosexuality lgbtq parenting emotional Mary Portas, the renowned retail expert famously known as ‘Mary, Queen of Shops,’ has made a touching revelation about her family during an emotional interview on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast. The … Read More
Mary Portas Shares Life in the Unassuming Cotswolds Slad Valley Saturday, November 22, 2025 maryportas cotswolds sladvalley stroud josqueanhouse celebrityhomes extinctionrebellion thewoolpack propertyprices countryliving TV presenter and author Mary Portas has revealed her affection for the Slad Valley, a quietly charming Cotswolds neighbourhood that has so far escaped the spotlight of celebrity property buyers. Though Mary is primarily … Read More