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Free history club for children to take place in Malmesbury

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Free history club sessions are taking place at the Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury. (Image: Google) FREE history club sessions are taking place at the Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury. The latest event, which is for children aged six to 10, will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 10.30am until 12.30pm. It will focus on the Victorians and will include interactive workshops, plus craft activities and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cirencester Church of England services for Easter weekend

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Churches across Cirencester will be holding a series of services for Easter (Image: Pixabay) CHURCHES across Cirencester have announced a series of services for Easter. On Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 7.30pm, Bishop Robert will lead the Liturgy of the Upper Room at the Parish Church. This will be followed by the Watch, a period of quiet waiting and reflection in the Lady Chapel, until 10pm. Holy Trinity will also hold a thanksgiving service at 7pm.
Pub landlord cycling 280 miles around Gloucestershire for suicide support charity

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Seb and Ashley started their three-day journey at the De Vere Hotel in South Cerney and will finish at The Crown pub in Paganhill, Stroud on Saturday, April 19 (Image: supplied) A PUB landlord and his friend are cycling 280 miles around Gloucestershire to raise money for a suicide support charity. Seb and Ashley started their three-day journey at the De Vere Hotel in South Cerney and will finish at The Crown pub in Paganhill, Stroud on Saturday, April 19.
Tetbury spa receives global recognition for sustainability

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Calcot & Spa is located near Tetbury (Image: Calcot & Spa) (Image: (Image: Calcot & Spa)) CALCOT and Spa near Tetbury has achieved EarthCheck's silver accreditation for its commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Cotswolds hotel has made significant strides in reducing its environmental impact.
Former councillor jailed after sexually assaulting child

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | James Felton

Paul Ockelton, of Innsworth jailed after jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting child (Image: Police) A 60-year-old man has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a child. The child's mother read a statement to the court in which she said she will "be forever proud" of how brave her daughter had been to tell her what had happened.
Major milestone in Cirencester Community Railway Project

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Patrick Coleman, Mike Jones, Julian Mason, Mark Harris, Tony Berry, Andrew Coles, Shirley Alexander, Peter Langman, Emma Stuart, Andrew Tubb, Jane Gunner, Peter Moran, and Richard Gunner gathered on the Cirencester platform at Kemble main platform (Image: supplied) A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the Cirencester Community Railway Project.
Gloucestershire firm to showcase designs at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Gloucestershire based firm, Gabriel Ash will be at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, showcasing their cedarwood greenhouse collection (Image: supplied) A GLOUCESTERSHIRE firm is preparing to showcase its designs at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Gabriel Ash, which handcrafts Canadian red cedarwood greenhouses and gardening accessories in the Cotswolds, will display its collection at stand RHW242. The firm is the only wooden greenhouse manufacturer endorsed by the RHS.
Applications open for Malmesbury mayoral cadet positions

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Matty Airey

Malmesbury's 2023/2024 mayor, Cllr G Grant, pictured with cadets Matthias and Jess, and mace bearer Steve Caygill (Image: Malmesbury Town Council) YOUNGSTERS aged between 14 and 18 can now apply to become a Malmesbury mayoral cadet. The role involves participating in civic and ceremonial events organised by the town council. The council is specifically looking for two cadets from a uniformed organisation, a local church, or Malmesbury Secondary School.
BMW flips onto roof in crash on A436 near Seven Springs

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | James Felton

Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of a vehicle which ended up on its roof on A436 near Seven Springs yesterday, Monday (Image: Other) POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of a vehicle which ended up on its roof on the A436 near Seven Springs yesterday, Monday 14 April. Shortly before 7.10pm police were called with a report that a blue BMW had flipped and was upside down.
Retirement apartments advertised before plans approved in Cirencester

1 week ago | wiltsglosstandard.co.uk | Kate Jones

2 1/1 HOUSEHOLDERS in Cirencester have voiced their opinions after adverts for retirement apartments in the town were put up before planning permission was granted for them. The planning portal for the district shows that a decision has not yet been given on an application for 69 retirement apartments at the old Tesco store at 4 Farrell Close in Cirencester. However, signs advertising the properties have been put up on and near the building.