Cheltenham's Litter-Picking Legend Derek Cole Honoured Posthumously at 92 Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham litter community volunteer legacy keepbritaintidy derekcole awards environment charity Derek Cole, a beloved Cheltenham great-grandfather and community legend, passed away just days before Christmas at the age of 92. Though he did not live to hear the news, Derek was posthumously honoured with the prestigious … Read More
Community Unites in Search for Missing Man in Gloucestershire Sunday, March 8, 2026 gloucestershire missing search community police volunteer graham coleford milkwall welfare The community of Gloucestershire has come together in a heartfelt effort to find Graham, a 77-year-old man who has been missing since last Tuesday. Graham was last seen at 10:30 a.m. on March 3 in the Ellwood Road area of … Read More
Leckhampton Rovers FC Receives Rent Support for Burrows Field Amid Praise for Their Outstanding Efforts Friday, October 24, 2025 leckhampton rovers football club burrows field rent community sportsmanship volunteer sport Leckhampton Rovers Football Club has been granted a rent reduction for use of Burrows Field, a move that reflects the community’s appreciation for the club’s remarkable contributions. Local authorities have applauded the … Read More
Motorway Crew Transforms Scout Hut in Incredible One-Day Makeover Thursday, October 23, 2025 motorway scout southglos makeover community teamwork renovation bridgecrew volunteer infrastructure In an extraordinary display of teamwork and community spirit, a motorway bridge crew took a break from their usual duties to completely rebuild the local scout hut in South Gloucestershire – all in just one day. The group, … Read More
Woman Who Saved Village Playgroup After Desperate Knock at the Door Steps Down Friday, July 25, 2025 playgroup childcare leadership community woodchester education ofsted farewell earlyyears volunteer Bev Fowler, the dedicated playgroup leader who rescued Woodchester Playgroup from closure nearly a decade ago, has stepped down after an emotional farewell. In 2016, Bev answered a desperate knock on her door from a parent … Read More
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Champion Donates Prize Cheese to Charity Saturday, June 7, 2025 cheeserolling gloucestershire charity refugees homelessness doublegloucester volunteer fundraising tradition community Ava Sender Logan, 20, a biochemistry student and first-time competitor at Gloucestershire’s famous cheese rolling event, has turned her hard-won prize into a powerful gesture of kindness. After tumbling down Cooper’s Hill in … Read More