It’s been a busy month for Cheltenham. Only a couple of days ago we celebrated the opening of John Lewis and Urban Outfitters. Now Lidl has opened a second new store on the edge of the town. The new Lidl on Tewkesbury Road opened at 8am today with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Cheltenham mayor […]
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How the Gunpowder Plot was hatched in the Cotswolds
Gunpowder, treason and plot- the planned mass murder of a king and his Government may have been cooked up in the Cotswolds. Once again, it’ll soon be that time where the skies are lit up with the flashes and glows of fireworks and bonfires, to remember the infamous night that Guy Fawkes attempted to obliterate parliament. Thirteen radical Catholics […]
Controversial pumpkins still on sale in Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s Poundland store was still selling a controversial artificial pumpkin this lunchtime – despite a pledge to pull the product from shelves across the country. Earlier this month, Poundland began stocking polystyrene pumpkins on its shelves ahead of Halloween. Uproar broke out on social media because polystyrene can take up to 500 years to biodegrade. Several […]
Halloween Frightmare returns with celebrity guests
One of Gloucester’s most popular Halloween attractions is back – and it’s just as terrifying as ever. Frightmare is an annual event at Over Farm which draws adrenaline-junkies from all over with hopes of being scared witless. Gloucester Rugby player Charlie Sharples is among the latest to visit the farm this year. Another great night, […]
The best Halloween costumes you can buy in Cheltenham this year
Trick or treat yourself, get your Halloween fancy dress costumes at the ready. We have reached that time of the year. Spook-tacular season is upon us so you’re probably looking for that next ghoul-icious outfit to scare your friends. Cheltenham and Gloucester has lots to offer with several independent fancy dress stores. John Pannett who runs Showcase in Montpelier said: […]
Cheltenham restaurant goes back to its roots for one night only
Cheltenham’s The Daffodil restaurant is doing the time warp, taking themselves back to 1975 with a ghoulish vibe to celebrate Halloween. The restaurant is screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show and taking themselves back to the 1920’s when it was a cinema. The staff of The Daffodil will be getting into the Halloween spirit on 31 October by dressing up […]
Digital ticketing causes Cheltenham’s “parking wars”
Gloucestershire County Council has reversed its position on digital ticketing after backlash from tradespeople. The plan would have seen traders needing to revalidate their permits every four hours, in a bid to ease parking congestion. Condemned as “ridiculous” and “short sighted” by local businesses, the proposal would result in people having to leave work to […]
It’s lit: Cheltenham’s finest firework displays
Cheltenham’s firework displays will kick off with a bang this autumn, but which show will you be heading to? Park Post have done all the research so you don’t have to: read on to check out the bonfire and firework displays near you. Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks Where? Cheltenham Racecourse When? Saturday 3 November 2018, 5pm What? It’s thought […]
Park Campus Cat: feline friend finds home at university campus
For over a year, a four-legged invader has made Park Campus her home. Demanding cuddles and love from fellow students, she quickly became a UoG favourite. The animal regularly receives extensive attention from students and passers-by between lectures. After becoming a social icon at Park Campus, This cat has been adopted by a member of […]
Halloween deadline for secondary school applications
There is less than a week left to choose what secondary school your child will go to. The transfer period for school admissions in Gloucestershire ends on October 31, with March 1 next year set for allocation. This year saw 4435 students get their first preference, a 3% increase from 2017 (this excludes grammar schools […]