Michelle Fyrne

Free car parking in Gloucester city centre on Thursdays in December 2023, in the run-up to Christmas.

Building on SoGlos’s mission to inspire and inform readers with uplifting and useful content, the online magazine is growing - with the introduction of a new Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing section.

Described as a ‘most egg-citing’ new trail, The Great Gloucestershire Golden Egg Hunt has been laid in ten countywide locations to celebrate the launch of the Everyman Theatre’s new pantomime Mother Goose, with prizes up for grabs for families who find the eggs.

Expect Scotch eggs, wooden beams and a cosy Cotswold pub feel at The Mandarin, Cheltenham Racecourse’s first ‘walk-in’ restaurant, opening in time for racegoers to enjoy at The Showcase 2023.

Adding to the line-up of leading retail brands at Gloucester Quays, a new Claire’s store is now open for the city’s shoppers to get their fashion jewellery and accessories fix.

On sale for just a few days, Hetty’s Kitchen has brought back its chocolate truffle Boobie Bombs - and its all for a great cause, this Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Dubbed the Oscars of the UK’s pub industry’ Stroud Brewery has been named Sustainable Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2023 – reflecting its dedication to caring for the environment whilst growing its successful Gloucestershire business.

The confirmation that government core funding for LEPs will end in March 2024 marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter’ for GFirst LEP, according to its chief executive.

Just a few weeks before it opens, Gloucester’s Barn on the Farm festival has announced a brand-new headliner, Australian alt rockers Gang of Youths, who will be joining Holly Humberstone and Bleachers on the 2023 line up.

After its world premiere at Gloucestershire’s Everyman Theatre, Great British Bake Off - The Musical is now on stage in London’s West End, until May 2023. And it has gained the seal of approval from a steely-eyed and VERY discerning judge!

The inspirational collection of 100 ways to make magical memories with your loved ones in the county.

Discover which Gloucestershire restaurants and chefs have been awarded Michelin Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands in 2023 - and the destination restaurants in nearby Bristol and Bath worth the drive, too.

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup has been touring some well-known businesses across Gloucestershire for a second year in the lead up to the Cheltenham Festival 2023. SoGlos captured some of the action on video and has shared a few Instagrams taken with the iconic cup, too!

Alex James’ The Big Feastival returns to the Cotswolds in August 2023 and the music, chef and family headliners for all three days have just been confirmed – with some BIG names headlining this year.

Set to become two of the most sought-after restaurants in the Cotswolds’ renowned TV chef James Martin is launching GRILL and TAVERN in Broadway this spring, with an exciting line-up of events with fellow celebrity chefs planned for 2023 too.

With a 2,000 cash top prize up for grabs, Cheltenham Racecourse and SoGlos have once again teamed-up to bring back The Cheltenham Festival Shop Window Competition 2023 - spreading colour and creativity across Gloucestershire to celebrate the return of the world class racing event.

Celebrating its 20 year anniversary with some ambitious goals for its milestone 2023, SoGlos meets Naomi Howells, the managing director of leading independent supply teaching recruitment agency Class People - who shares the secret of its business longevity, her passion for changing the conversation surrounding careers in education and exactly who Wilbert is...

Coal Kitchen is offering Gloucestershire diners the chance to claim a free 10 voucher to be used at the Gloucester Quays restaurant – and there’s also a new, bargain two-course and three-course set menu too.

Described as ‘purr-fect’, the very first photos of this year’s pantomime at the Everyman Theatre have been released - giving SoGlos readers a first look at the homegrown festive Gloucestershire show in all its glory.

Cheltenham’s newest Japanese restaurant, YOKU, has opened its doors, revealing lavish interiors befitting of the swish No. 131 and an extensive sushi menu.