Emma Luther

Cotswolds

Senior Staff Writer at SoGlos

Looking to the brighter side of life

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Summer Open Gardens at Badminton House

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Home Outdoors Events Take the chance to explore Badminton Estate’s glorious gardens in spectacular summer bloom at its open day this June 2025 — with pre-sale tickets on sale now. By Emma Luther | Published Thursday 22 May 2025 See Badminton Estate at its best this June 2025. Photo by Britt Willoughby Dyer.
Everyone welcome at Brickhampton Court's revamped alfresco dining area in Gloucester

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Bring on the alfresco food and drinks at Brickhampton Court in Churchdown, as a new outdoor terrace area is ready to welcome sun worshipers this summer. Open to everyone, not just members and golf fans, the expanded alfresco area now has new comfy rattan style furniture. It's also dog friendly. The extensive outdoor terrace offers occasional live music and DJ sets on sunny evenings and is a welcoming space offering friendly surroundings and cracking views.
Award win for Nailsworth garden designer at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Inspired by high-fashion window displays, theatrical set design and the fantastical imagery of the recent Wicked film; an imaginative trade stand designed in Nailsworth has won a four gold star award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. Dreamt up by Rachael Austin, co-founder of Austin Design Works, for the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD), the lavish design is catching visitors' attention and has won high praise from RHS judges.
The CheeseWorks reveals opening date for new wine bar and kitchen in Cheltenham

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Home Food & Drink News Gloucestershire new openings After more than 20 years of thriving business at its popular shop on Cheltenham’s Regent Street, The CheeseWorks is expanding with the opening of a brand new wine bar and kitchen, Upstairs at the CheeseWorks, this May 2025.
WSP Solicitors appoints new managing director and deputy

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Leading Gloucestershire law firm, WSP Solicitors, has appointed Camella Cephas as its new managing director with head of commercial property, Amy Leivers, stepping up to support her as deputy managing director. Starting her new position from July 2025, Camella takes over the reins from Judi Bonham, who has been in the role since 2015 and at the firm since 1998.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital launches innovative shockwave therapy

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Home Health & Wellbeing News A new treatment launched this spring is said to boost healing and can improve mobility, reduce pain and aid faster recovery without the need for surgery or long-term medication.
10 top outdoor dining destinations in Cheltenham for summer 2025

3 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

With the great British weather often tricky to predict, you want to make the most of the sunshine when it is shining bright. Partnering with Cheltenham BID, SoGlos takes a sunny stroll through town to pick out some of the nicest spots to enjoy some food in the great outdoors.
Exclusive-use wedding venues in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

3 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Whatever you’re dreaming of for your wedding, there’s the chance to make it truly exclusive in Gloucestershire — with rustic barns, medieval castles and opulent stately homes all offering exclusive-use hire for your big day. From intimate ceremonies to grand affairs, SoGlos handpicks 17 enchanting exclusive-use venues that can create your perfect wedding day in glorious Gloucestershire.
6 events you can host at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium

3 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester has recently refurbished its conference facilities. Standing as a unique venue with ample free car parking and accessible transport links, it's a great spot for a whole host of events. With competitive day delegate rates, high quality food with a dedicated event manager, not to mention a great view, there are a whole host of reasons to book Kingsholm Stadium for your next event. SoGlos takes a look at some of the event spaces that might not have been on your radar.
Renishaw launches new accessible hot air balloon

3 weeks ago | soglos.com | Emma Luther

Gloucestershire's global leader in precisionengineering, Renishaw, has launched a new accessible hot air balloon. Renishaw has worked with Exclusive Ballooning, also based in Gloucestershire, to create the accessible balloon. The new balloon, named G-MEAS, an aircraft registration number with a nod to Renishaw’s expertise in measurement technology, has a dedicated wheelchair-accessible basket manufactured byBristol-based Cameron Balloons.