Cheltenham is set to embark on its largest expansion since the Second World War if final plans are approved early next year as part of the ‘Cheltenham Plan’. The proposals, centred around making sure Cheltenham is ready for the future, aims to provide enough housing, employment and infrastructure to cope with the rising population over […]
For environmental science student Yolande Booyse, the turning point was hearing a 16-year-old girl fight for our planet. That girl is Greta Thunberg who inspired Yolande to make her own mark in the climate change battle we are currently fighting. Greta Thunberg (SWE) at the Annual Meeting 2019 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, […]
Jaimie Redgwick hates politics and that’s why we think she was the best choice to break down all the politics jargon. If you’re anything like me, politics is not your second language. With Brexit and climate change becoming every day terms, I guess it’s time we start to learn. So, let’s start with something simple. […]
Nearly 1300 Cheltenham people will march through the town to remember the hundreds of service men and women who gave their lives in WW1. Cheltenham Remembers have organised this ambitious march to mark the centenary of the end of conflict. Geoff Ratcliffe organising the march says “We have at the moment 10 local schools, Girl Guides, […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A business leader has dismissed the idea that the new John Lewis store may increase rough sleepers on Cheltenham high street. As with many town centres and cities, rough sleepers on Cheltenham High Street are far from a rare sight. The department store will bring in tens of thousands of John Lewis lovers – but the […]