Performing Arts Stock Left Behind at Old Gloucester Library, Impacting Local Volunteers Wednesday, November 19, 2025 performingarts library gloucester volunteers u3a playsets music community relocation storage Concerns have arisen after the entire performing arts stock was left behind at Gloucester’s old library on Brunswick Road, leaving local volunteers unable to access vital playsets and music materials. Last month, Gloucester … Read More
The 80-Year-Old Brit Driving Aid Trucks into Ukraine’s War Zone to Deliver Hope Sunday, November 9, 2025 humanitarian ukraine aid war convoy volunteers pickupsforpeace resilience legacy charity Krishan Pillai was just finishing a round of golf when a friend’s remark about heading to Ukraine ignited something deep within him—not for sightseeing, but to deliver a pickup truck filled with essential aid to the … Read More
The 80-Year-Old Brit Bringing Hope to Ukraine Amid War Sunday, November 9, 2025 ukraine humanitarian convoy aid war pickupsforpeace resilience volunteers logistics freedom At 80 years old, Krishan Pillai wasn’t planning any extraordinary adventure. Fresh off a round of golf, a friend’s mention of delivering aid to Ukraine struck a deep chord. Despite the risks of entering a war zone, Krishan … Read More
£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Gloucester Community Cafe Brings Joy to Thousands with Free Meals and Holiday Support Sunday, November 2, 2025 gloucester community charity foodbank volunteers christmas giveback cafe support vulnerable Gloucester Feed The Hungry, a dedicated community interest company (CIC) based in Gloucester, is making a remarkable difference by providing up to 1,200 free meals every week, operating a food bank, and coordinating a … Read More
'Bonkers' Decision to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Faces Criticism Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency healthcare safety response volunteers The decision to phase out fire co-responders in rural parts of the county has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this move, labeled as “bonkers” by some, could jeopardize emergency response times … Read More