Sleeping Beauty at the Roses Theatre Review

comedy panto scene with mess on his face and the dame

Ben Crocker does it again with Sleeping Beauty – this year’s Panto at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury. In his sixth consecutive year of writing and directing never failing to deliver an astounding Pantomime, with plenty of talented singing and dancing; amazing costumes and sets; magical sound and lighting; plus plenty of gags and audience participation … Read more

Gloucester Quays Christmas

people ice skating with a christmas tree in the middle of the rink and two boys helping one another

There is nothing more exciting than doing your Christmas Shopping at a Christmas Market followed by time spent Ice-Skating. Now at Gloucester Quays you can do just that with the Victorian Christmas Market open from 16th-26th November 2017 and the Enchanted Christmas Market from 27th November to Christmas Eve; with the Ice Rink open from … Read more

Prithvi Indian Fine Dining Cheltenham

fine dining indian salmon

The Prithvi is a 5 star dining room offering contemporary Indian cuisine and a first class service. Set in the heart of Cheltenham, along the Bath Road, concealed behind a very modest front – a great location with a car park immediately opposite. The Prithvi pride themselves on sourcing ingredients inspired by the season and … Read more

Bill’s Children’s Menu

pancakes Bill's resturant

I think that it is so important for us all to start the day with a good breakfast – a message I want my children to take with them when they leave home. So when there was an opportunity to go along to Bill’s to review their new and improved children’s menu in all restaurants … Read more

Tewkesbury Wine Run 2017

st trinians fancy dress

You may remember that last January I joined a running club. This time last year I wouldn’t have believed it myself. I had signed up to run the Tewkesbury Half Marathon with no intention of running the whole thing (because obviously I couldn’t!) but aimed to run a few miles and walk the rest. I … Read more

Frightmare at Overfarm 2017

frightmare overfarm

Step into your worst Frightmare this Halloween Locals will know that Frightmare at Over Farm, Gloucester is a spine-tingling place to visit at Halloween. Now in its sixteenth year it is the south west’s largest Halloween scare festival. In the daytime there is lots of family fun with Spookyard – which runs through October Half … Read more

Fire Safety in the Home

Fire Safety in the Home

Obviously Fire Safety in the Home is really important – but especially when you have children to think about. I was completely unaware that the local Fire Department offer FREE home safety checks – which includes providing and fitting smoke alarms if you haven’t got them. Honestly there’s no catch at all. We already have … Read more

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury’s annual Medieval Festival is the largest annual Medieval re-enactment which sees thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over Europe. It is a fantastic and unique day out for all the family – all with free admission.The reason for Tewkesbury’s Medieval Festival is to remember the victims of the Battle of Tewkesbury. On … Read more

Things for Children to do in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Scrumpty Trail for Rugby World Cup

Gloucestershire is such a fantastic place to visit with a mixture of elegant spa and market towns, stately homes, splendid religious buildings, green landscapes and a whole lot of history to explore. Wherever your heart takes you in the Shire there is also bound to be plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Things for … Read more

Ted Baker Gloucester Quays

ted baker clothes at gloucester quays

Ted Baker is one of the biggest lifestyle brands in the UK and has now arrived in Gloucester Quays! The Outlet Store on High Orchard Street adds to the already strong line up of Lifestyle Outlets and shoppers can expect some big discounts. Founded in Glasgow in 1988 by CEO Ray Kelvin the Ted Baker … Read more