Post relating to Gloucestershire
Technically for my Alphabeteer Challenge the last letter I needed was an M. As I am going to Minehead, this weekend, I didn’t want to get my last letter without my family so it was for this reason that we headed to Mallards Pike parkrun. Mallards Pike, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 4HD Grid Reference SO637093 … Read more
Sapphire Tewkesbury, a fine dining Indian fusion cuisine, very kindly invited myself and a plus one to their VIP relaunch. Here are my thoughts including information you may need to know if wishing to pay a visit. The Sapphire Tewkesbury Story Their website states that they are more than just a restaurant – that Sapphire … Read more
Kingsway parkrun is one of two parkruns in Gloucestershire that begin with the letter K. I am actually surprised that they are both relatively small in numbers. However, there are 15 parkruns starting with the letter K in the UK. Either that or that there isn’t really as many letter chasers as perceived! Kingsway Sports … Read more
With my foot in a boot it was time to do some volunteering. I contacted Newent parkrun and asked them if it were possible to help whilst sitting down and they said yes. We had been to Newent parkrun before but not one that I had written up. What I did remember was that it … Read more
The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle is back for its 8th year. We were invited along to experience this year’s theme of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Here are my thoughts and observations. Things to Know About The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle 2023 Arriving As soon as you drive in there are … Read more
The Guy Fawkes 5 running race in Tewkesbury was held on Sunday 5th November 2023. Due to flooding a last minute decision was made to change the course to the back-up course but the weather did hold up for the race itself. About Guy Fawkes 5 Guy Fawkes 5 is a 5 mile race organised … Read more
This year we headed along to Wychwood Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Active Impact and Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum had this opportunity in order to help make Wychwood inclusive. Finding Wychwood Festival We have never been to Wychwood Festival but are well aware of where Cheltenham Racecourse is so didn’t think we would have any trouble … Read more
Advertorial: We were invited to Tenpin Gloucester for a VIP Event. Tenpin Gloucester has had a refurbishment for 2023 and now includes additional Laser tag, Karaoke and Escape Rooms!! We were invited along to their VIP event to take a first look and here’s some more information on it. Where to Find Tenpin Gloucester Centre … Read more
Today we headed down to Gloucester North Parkrun for a bit of local tourism. They had advertised on their Facebook page that they had 11 pacers aiming for times between 20 and 45 minutes. As we had never run with a pacer (not even in any of my half marathons) we decided to head on … Read more
Looking for a friendly pub and restaurant then The Farmers Arms Pub, in Lower Apperley Gloucestershire, may be just the place for you. I was invited along with a plus one to see what I thought. Why Visit The Farmers Arms Pub The Farmers Arms Pub is situated in Lower Apperley. This is a village … Read more