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Gloucestershire: News - February 2023
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Developing confident, caring young adults
24th February 2023
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is a caring and supportive 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive serving Newent, surrounding villages and, through excellent transport links, Gloucester City, the Forest of Dean and Herefordshire. The school operates dedicated bus services for students living in the...
The Big Hideout at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
19th February 2023
Winter is the perfect time to discover incredible wetland wildlife at Slimbridge. Head to the hides from Saturday 11 to Sunday 26 February, borrow binoculars and telescopes and take a peek at bird life like never before. Warm up with a hot chocolate and create your own Bewick’s swan bill pattern...
Snowdrops go Rococo
19th February 2023
Nestling in a hidden valley, Painswick's Rococo Garden is a fantastic place for families to explore together. Whether navigating the maze, playing hide and seek in the nooks and crannies, spotting quirky features with the free family trail or simply enjoying the rustic woodland play area, there's...
Get up close to the new arrivals at Cattle Country!
17th February 2023
February half term is here, with the first welcome signs of springtime on the farm. The Animal Barn at Cattle Country Farm Park is home to a host of friendly farm animals and during February Half Term you can get up close to their babies too. Activities include ‘Lambing Live’ and ‘Bottle...
Discover Gloucestershire soldiers’ stories
17th February 2023
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum has a week-long fun and educational programme of events lined up this February Half Term (Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 February). Living History Week sees over 300 years of history come to life as visitors meet fierce Redcoat soldiers, World War I heroes and those who...
Giving children a chance to grow
9th February 2023
Discover the richly rewarding experience of fostering, says Gloucestershire County Council If you’ve ever considered whether fostering might be for you, now is the perfect time to reach out and make an enquiry. With unprecedented numbers of local children coming into care, Gloucestershire...
Fostering Open Information Session TONIGHT
6th February 2023
Gloucestershire Council is running an online Open Information Session TONIGHT, Monday 6 February, 6.30pm for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. It's the perfect opportunity to talk to an experienced member of the council's staff and an existing foster carer, discuss their...
Collect Zog's golden stars at Westonbirt!
3rd February 2023
Fans of the Zog books and film can now explore Westonbirt Arboretum and learn to care for the woodland with Zog’s brand-new family activity trail and app. Visitors download the ‘Zog: A Forest Adventure’ app before starting the trail, which features interactive markers that unlock...
Wheely great views of Cheltenham return!
3rd February 2023
Families from across Gloucestershire can enjoy views across Cheltenham from the town centre this February as the Observation Wheel returns to Imperial Gardens. The wheel last made an appearance in the gardens before the pandemic as part of a project by organiser Cheltenham Business Improvement...
February Half Term's Primary Times is coming soon to Gloucestershire schools!
2nd February 2023
The February Half Term edition of Gloucestershire Primary Times is being delivered to primary schools throughout the county this week, before the start of the holiday. Look out for the magazine in your children’s bookbags in the next few days. Discover the rewards of fostering and giving...