r/Gloucestershire

Regulars on Facebook will know that the construction of that green devil is pretty controversial because "no one ever uses it".

Well I did today.

And I will say that if no one ever cycles along it then they have good reason to because coming from Bishop's Cleeve towards Cheltenham is like riding up the north face of Mount Everest.

Whats worse is that once you get to the bridge over Cheltenham Racecourse station and you feel like you're about to take your last breath like I was then you're faced with another hill!

Whilst this is a bit tongue in cheek, it's also serious in that I know the powers that be want to encourage more people to cycle, I'm doing it, it's a good thing, but slapping down an expensive cycle lane on a length of road that is so hard to cycle up is never going to attract much use.

Hey, friends! I’m taking a trip to England and will be staying in Gloucester from June 12-18. I’ll be spending time in Stroud, as Whiteshill is my hometown. I’ve been living in America for most of my life and haven’t gotten a chance to explore the sights as an adult.
I’m a big fan of hiking and exploring hidden gems. My partner is American so showing him some castles would be fun. He likes to know all about the history whereas I’m all about the exploring pretty sights.

If you have any suggestions, I’m all ears!

Bonus points if you know of any animal sanctuaries and vegan food around the area.

Thinking about moving from Bristol and would like to hear opinions on what areas are best. Currently looking at Abbeydale, Abbeymead and Sandyleaze, but open to other suggestions too!

With recent debate over our county Council joining either the west of England or Mercia combined authority I was curious to see which region the people feel more aligned with; Midlands or Southwest?

I can't make a poll sadly but I just wanted to see local thoughts on the matter. I would personally call us west country, though not necessarily southwest. Certainly not Midlands, but then again I'm from stroud and not Tewkesbury for example.

From what I can see many southwesterners don't consider anything north of Bristol to be southwest, but from what I can see about people from the Midlands they don't consider us much at all so there's that.

Long shot, but we’re 1 player short for a game today at 7pm. Please can you message me if you’re interested in playing?

Edit: to be clear - it’s a dads game, but we’re short so anyone is welcome. The vibe is very relaxed/friendly/casual

Hello! I am a final-year medical student and I've been assigned (in the tombola that is the UKFPO) to work in Gloucester and Cheltenham for one year, starting in August. I am genuinely looking forward to moving somewhere new but have always been a city slicker and am still in the process of learning to drive. My uni friends think Cheltenham is a nicer place to live but it pretty much just seems posher - I don't know if I want to live in such a bubble, and likely have to commute to Gloucester Royal as well. I mainly want to be somewhere where I can find a community and be helpful within it. Where are the friendly left-wing people in Gloucestershire??

I have been following the website and simultaneously followed their social media pages. Recently and probably since a long time ago, they have been posting many national stories which have no relation to Gloucestershire. The website is riddled with intrusive ads. I think i may unfollow them now since they do not really cover local news the way you expect them to. I will be following Punchline instead.

Hey, I’m a single dad in my early 30s. I live in Bristol but my son (nearly 8m old) lives in Gloucester (Quedgeley area). I don’t know anyone who lives in the area, nor the area that well.  

I travel through most Sundays for visits and wondered if there are any other dads/parents in the area, recommendations of things to do or ways of meeting people for a brew or a walk occasionally. 

Happy to hear any thoughts or suggestions and be great to make some parent friends. I do drive so not restricted specifically to that area. 

I can't believe that they are going to now change all of the roads that are 60mph in the forest of Dean to 40mph and most 30mph to 20mph thanks to the green party

what are your views on it?

Hey All, Drew again, Filmmaker who asked for help finding brave souls who will be running the Cooper's Hill races this May. Really appreciate all the help.

For about a month now, I have been trying to apply for a media pass to the cover the event, using the link and email address below. Unfortunately, there have been no replies. Might anyone have a more direct contact for to get in touch with the right folks?

https://www.cheese-rolling.co.uk/media_press.html

info@cheese-rolling.co.uk

Thank you!
Drew

My child has out grown his car seats, does anyone know what you are supposed to do with them? It feels crazy to bin them

I have been given the opportunity to train to become an air traffic controller fully funded by NATS at global ATS just next to Gloucester Airport.

My contract will be starting towards the end of September and I was wondering where within 30mins of the airport is a good place to live? I am 18 and this will be my first time living away from Home, I won’t have more than maybe £850/month for rent and I do have a car and can drive so more rural options work. I would rather avoid being housed with lots of university students, I know I am that age but it’s just not my preference. Any advice would be much appreciated as I live in Hampshire and have no contact with anyone in the region haha

Thanks!!

All three Labour MPs in Gloucestershire have called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister. “The Prime Minister does not have the backing of the country”, “Public trust is being lost” and “We need an orderly transition”