Archive for April, 2008
« Previous EntriesFun Events At Corinium Museum Over Half-Term Holidays
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008A trio of family fun activities will have children buzzing with excitement at the Corinium Museum during May half term.
The Park Street venue starts the series of sessions with an fun ‘Graffiti Workshop’ on Wednesday May 28th, aimed at the 9 to12 year old age group. In this workshop, children will learn about graffiti through […]
Stroud Town Centre Plans To Go On Show
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Blueprints for the future of Stroud Town Centre go on show to the public next week.
The Stroud Public Realm Strategy will guide future investment in any space between buildings, such as roads, pavements, squares etc. It can include the paving and road surfaces, benches, cycle racks, lighting, public art, bollards and railings. The plans on view will […]
Stonehouse Police Reception To Temporarily Close
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Residents of Stonehouse and surrounding areas will be unable to access the reception of Stonehouse police station for periods in May and June, due to building improvements being carried out at the premises.
The construction work at the station, which is based in the High Street, Stonehouse, will extensively refurbish the interior of the building […]
Tewkesbury Police To Hold Recover Your Bike Day
Friday, April 25th, 2008Following the success of the recent Tewkesbury Police return your bike day, the Safer Community Team will be holding another event at their Barton Street Police Station in the town between 12.30 and 2.30pm on Saturday 17th May.The idea is for bicycles that have come into the possession of the Police, usually after they have […]
Stay Active And Able At Cross-Cotswold Courses
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Firefighters have come to the rescue of Cotswold fitness instructors – by providing the perfect venue for a weekly Tai Chi class.Cotswold District Council’s Active and Able Team couldn’t find a suitable location for their classes in Tetbury – until Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service offered a solution. Now around 15 older people keep active […]
Tewkesbury Police Remind Drivers Not To Leave Sat Navs In Cars
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008‘Turn around when possible’ - those of us lucky enough to own a sat nav recall these words but the Tewkesbury Police Safer Community Team (SCT) want to remind owners to do just that when they leave their vehicle, following a spate of thefts of sat navs in the town over the last few weeks.The […]
Lead Flashing Theft From School In Gloucester: Offenders Cause Extensive Damage
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Police in Gloucester are calling for information after thieves stole lead flashing from the roofs of Harewood Infant School and Harewood Junior School (part of the same complex) in Harewood Close.
The incidents, which are believed to be linked, occurred some time between Friday April 4 and 1.00pm on Monday April 21, during the schools’ end […]
No Money To Save The Environment - Stroud Valleys Project
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Just as world leaders and all our political parties are finally facing up to global warning, funding to the groups delivering on green issues on the ground is drying up. That is why the Stroud Valleys Project, a registered charity which has been doing just that with public and private funding and the help of […]
Cheltenham Police To Carry Alcohol-Testing Strips
Friday, April 18th, 2008Extra police equipped with alcohol-testing strips will help ensure everyone can enjoy Cheltenham’s parks now warmer weather is on its way.
Cheltenham Town Centre Safer Community Team officers will conduct additional patrols in Montpellier Gardens, Imperial Gardens, Sandford Park and Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens throughout the spring and summer to enable residents and visitors to make […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses to Barclays Robbery
Friday, April 18th, 2008
At approximately 4.25pm on Thursday 17 April a man entered a branch of Barclay’s Bank on the Manor Road, Cheltenham and demanded money from staff.
The man produced a handgun type firearm and an item that he claimed was a bomb. An amount of cash was taken and he left the area on a moped or motorcycle.
No members […]