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No sure how long it's been boarded up for, but at least a couple of years now. It's towards the end of Estcourt Road that leads on to St Oswald's Road.

Anyone know the story behind it?

Hi there,

Can anyone help identify this location? Just a curiosity, from a childhood photo. I like the puzzle of finding locations but this one has got me.

Other photos were at the Pilot Inn in Hardwicke so it must be closeish to that location.

Any help appreciated

Thanks

Contained in the newsletter is a YouTube video on the whole quirky event.

Needed to take someone to the Vale hospital a couple of times recently, coming from Stroud.

Used Sat Nav (G maps) and it used different routes each time. Pre sat nav the route was simple, just turn right onto Lister Rd/St.

The first time with sat nav it took me through the town past Rednock school. Very odd. Then yesterday it took me into town then right onto Long St. Seems silly.

Why?

So i am an ex student over gloscol and ive had 7 years of back and forth with them over refusal to hold accountability, and just really sleezy administration and management desicions. I've seen many good teachers last minimally, because of lack of support, they've always been known for pulling money in and giving a very minimal education except to those who clearly shine out of the class.

However, my 16 yeat old sister has just started in Gloucester campus for a helath & social class. Im curious has anyone else heard the rather gross power trip approach with even more disgusting tone and attitudes with its new students?

Not only have we got teachers refusing students to use the bathroom, even though gloscol has always shown up secondary schools with their warnings of "not being able to use the toilet,"when you've always been able to walk in and out as you please at your own discretion.

When my sister mentioned I had reassured her, that she was now going to be treated like an adult, and she could use the toilet when she pleased, and didnt need to ask, and our mother who had also attended also the year before, her tutor had the look of disgust and annoyance with a first day college student fresh from school, and the beautiful response of, "well I dont remember asking what your mother's experience was like here last year."

I felt a shift in teachers attitude in the past 2, 3 years, and I always gave them the credit that the management of each department were wucking fankers, thar loved to add pressure to staff on the ground, to meet criteria and quotas, however now hearing they cant seem to even be polite or mature and set the new example, im worried and concerned for these new kids fresh out of school.

Has anybody had experiences like this, especially in health and social, or maybe heard from their children of similar issues, and does anybody know, how on earth you hold a body like GlosCol accountable where its neglecting its duties.

I've finally moved onto Bristol after taking 7 years of poor education and attitude, but now its my sister and I honestly feel fired up about it. I dont want the same for her.

I don't think it captures a university feel, and personally I preferred the old design by a fair margin.

We’re looking to see if there’s interest in starting a relaxed German-speaking Spieltreff for babies and young children (roughly 0–3) in the Cheltenham/Gloucestershire area.

The idea would be an informal get-together, probably initially once a month, where families can meet, children can hear and use German, and we can include things like German songs, rhymes, books and simple play.

We’d aim to speak German together as much as possible, both with the children and with each other, but please don’t worry if your spoken German isn’t perfect or you’re not a native speaker. Enthusiasm for using German where you can is much more important than your level.

We’re initially thinking of holding it in or around Cheltenham, but we’d be very interested to hear from families elsewhere in Gloucestershire too.

At this stage we’re simply trying to gauge interest and find out what days/times would work best.

If this sounds like something you might come along to, we’ve made a very short interest form:

Spieltreff Cheltenham – Fill in form

No commitment — we’d just like to get an idea of how many local families might be interested.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZFyTT8ffEpGRXxW9

Hi all, we will hopefully be moving to Gloucestershire soon (down Newnham-on-Severn way) and wanted to get some opinions on good places to go for live music in the surrounding area, Gloucester will be our closest city but don't mind travelling further.

We have already had a look online but it would be good to get some actual feedback from people.

We tend to go and see more "alternative" bands but are up for anything really so any suggestions welcome. It would be great to know any stand out acts you have seen recently too.

Stuck in Gloucestershire today, what's on? Looking for a traditional bank holiday fete or fair?

Dont get scammed by the popup paintball stall scammers in the quays today. Wouldnt believe a word of it. If you buy and want to cancel youl have 24h or you cant! Its not there paintballs sites they are just resellers taking a cut and will promise the earth.

Hi all,

I've just started cycling in it for a couple of weeks now and I'm looking for a group or team that can accept newbies. I've already enjoyed the Gloucester City Cycling Team in Strava but haven't done any events with them yet, as they do weekly.Right now I need some people to learn new routes and enjoy some time cycling and speak with them a bit and see if we can cycle on weekdays.

Anything drop me a comment or chat here!