Cheltenham Spa has had a long rich history as a highly influential spa town in Britain. It’s home to a wide range of festivals that bring together thousands of people from across the globe, as well as being the location of the (in)famous GCHQ. During the years since it’s creation in 1716, Cheltenham has gone […]
Month: November 2016
Cheltenham Town Ladies Football Club – how we compete with the men
Cheltenham Town Ladies Football Club (CTLFC) are the leading ladies’ football team in Gloucestershire. Yet their captain, Jenn Brown-Wealls, says they are “nowhere on the scale of the men’s game”. In the past five years the club has won the Gloucestershire FA Chartered Standard Club of the Year Award, had 2 promotions, 3 cup final appearances and seen […]
Is the University of Gloucestershire diverse?
The University of Gloucestershire is committed to providing a quality staff and student experience where both individuals feel respected and valued. A strong sense of community and positive links with locals are just two of the main aims the university sets to achieve. Over time they have developed an inclusive culture, free from discrimination, harassment […]
Diversity is changing the face of companies
More than half of firms in the FTSE 100 do not have any directors from an ethnic minority on their board, latest government-commissioned research shows. Of all the firms in the FTSE 100 index, only seven have boards where more than a third of directors are from ethnic backgrounds – and most of them have links to South […]
Survey reveals attitudes to immigration
Immigration has always been a topic of discussion when it comes to British politics, and with a war torn Syria and a nation of displaced citizens fleeing the country, the discussion is more relevant than ever. However, according to a survey conducted by UoGlos Live, attitudes towards immigration are much more inclusive and tolerant. Of those […]
One size doesn’t fit all – Should local boutiques offer a full range of sizes?
It is no secret that high street shops use petite models to display their latest seasonal clothing ranges. Since 2010, clothing brands have started using a lot more plus-size models and using them in advertisements. Larger chains such as H&M are starting to use plus-size models and produce larger clothing items, but why are local […]
Black History Month- “I was made in Africa”
“Born in Gloucestershire but made in Africa”, Kulchalee, an African drummer that runs workshops in Gloucestershire to educate children in diversity, has brought a little part of Africa to Cheltenham to celebrate Black History Month. Through the love of music, Kulchalee is driven to educate children about the differences of culture in countries. His drumming workshops in […]
National Men Make Dinner Day
To celebrate the diversity of gender, it is now National Men Make Dinner today – so boys, get your aprons on ready to cook your nearest and dearest women the meal of their dreams. Immediate Media surveyed 1,261 members of its Insiders’ Panel in Apri 2015, which showed that 29% of men surveyed are more […]
Gloucestershire Cricket Board see girls and women’s cricket as a “growth area”
Cricket has always been one of England’s favourite sports. But now the male-dominated game is seeing an increase in female participation. The Gloucestershire Cricket Board, which is responsible for the sport at grassroots level, is keen to see more girls and women playing. Chairman Peter Jubb predicts that women’s cricket in Cheltenham will become more popular. The GCB […]
Lack of diversity revealed in Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Constabulary is under criticism after a recent government study revealed a lack of ethnic diversity amongst it’s officers. The 2016 review of the national workforce demonstrated little progress in creating diversity throughout Gloucestershire. Figures for Gloucestershire revealed that non-white officers made up 2.1% of the 1,200 police force. In comparison, the highest percentage was […]