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Crazy Lego mum

HiI am mum to a lovely 14 year old who struggles with physical and mental health difficulties. We both share…
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Read our Spring Newsletter

https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/spring-newsletter-2023/Read our latest Newsletter. It is packed with ideas and information that will be of interest to…
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Cirencester

HI Newbey here

Hi New to this site :) I am no longer working and not being a Couch potatoe I would love to…
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Megan – You’re ...

1 month ago

Hello, and welcome to You're Welcome! We have all sorts of things listed here, so I hope you find at least one new activity to enjoy.

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Our Spring Newsletter

Would you like to read the Gloucestershire Carers Hub Spring Newsletter?You can download it from https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/spring-newsletter-2023/…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

December programme

Gloucestershire Carers Hub has a range of activities on offer during December. For more information please visit https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/whats-on-december-2022/…
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Our Autumn News

Welcome to our latest Newsletter, we hope you have enjoyed the summer. We have been very busy over the summer…
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Free National Trust family tickets - but move fast!

The National Trust are currently giving away free family tickets to their properties - they are first come first served…
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Nicole - You're...

7 months ago

Do you have a link you could share please?

C_West

7 months ago

Have just checked - I think it may have finished sadly.

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Gloucester / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Festivals and Seasonal - Social Interest Groups

Halloween event

Come join Glad Parents for our 2nd annual Halloween celebration!There are lots of Spooktacular activities and games…
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Tewkesbury / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

First TWO sessions Free!

Costs are rising everywhere but thanks to new funding from Winchcombe Rotary Club, Gloucestershire's Dance with Parkinson's classes are free…
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Cirencester / Performing Arts - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Interdepen-Dance for adults with disabilities

Cirencester Dance club are so proud of our Interdepen-Dance or I-Dance as we lovingly call it.  We offer dance…
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Cirencester / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Dance classes for Children with disabilities

Rising Stars is an inclusive dance group for children aged 10+. Come and learn movement, make friends and grow…
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Cheltenham / Children's Activities - Performing Arts

Drama Tots!

I am thrilled to announce Drama Tots is coming to Cheltenham! This award winning franchise is holding classes for preschool…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Our August Programme

Come and have a look at our August programme! Visit  https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/our-groups/monthly-events/…
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Gloucestershire / Wellbeing

Meet others with a long-term health condition

We support people with long-term health conditions, including stroke and aphasia, to connect with each other.Join one of our small…
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Gloucester / Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings

The railway garden

The railway garden is a community garden Creating opportunities to people in need young/disabled/or elderly  Everyone's welcome We all potter about…
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Stroud / Arts and Crafts - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Self directed studio practice session

Watercolour and oil pastels, fun easy way to produce interesting, colourful paintings …
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Imagine Therape...

1 year ago

Painting, drawing, mixed media, clay available in a supportive environment. An opportunity to build a body of work

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Stroud / Arts and Crafts - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Self directed studio practice session

Watercolour and oil pastels, fun easy way to produce interesting, colourful paintings …
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Cheltenham / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Important dates (boccia not running)

Whilst we aim to meet every Friday throughout the year as far as possible, we do have some weeks coming…
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Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Meet the club out and about!

We will be running boccia activities and/or providing info about our club at these upcoming community events:Tuesday 29th March -…
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Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts - Literature and Writing - Museums and Galleries

New but Old

I'm excited to discover You're Welcome. Although I've been retired for some years there's still some life in the old…
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Jennie - You're...

1 year ago

Welcome to our inclusive community Lin! Do have a look around the site, and check back when you're looking for somewhere new to go as we're always adding new venues, activities and groups. If you use Facebook you can also join our Facebook group 'You're Welcome Gloucestershire - An Inclusive Community' to chat with others looking for things to do in Gloucestershire.

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Daughter is wheelchair bound, cannot speak eat or drink

Hi. We are looking for wheelchair accessible locations, to take our 100% cognitive daughter, out to. It is a manual chair &…
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Jennie - You're...

1 year ago

Hi John, we have a number of outdoor places with wheelchair access listed on You're Welcome, such as the Tetbury Trail, Pittville Park and Robinswood Hill (although to actually go up the hill from the car park may not be an option with a manual wheelchair). If you go to 'Things to do' and scroll down below the different categories of interest, there's a search bar where you can search by location, interests and specific requirements (such as access for wheelchair users). You might be interested in the 'Gardens and Nature' category or 'Parks and Green Spaces'.

Depending on your daughter's interests, in Gloucester there's also The Hub, Gloucester (for making music), The Museum of Gloucester and The Cavern (a coffee shop run by Kingfisher Treasure Seekers), among other venues and activities.

Do check out the websites for anywhere you might find on You're Welcome for further information. Contact details can be found on an organisation's You're Welcome profile, which you can find on the right hand side of any of their listings.

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Health & Care Services for young people Gloucestershire

  Young ListenersWe are looking for individuals or groups of young people aged 16-24, who live in…
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Cheltenham / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure

Volunteers Wanted - Boccia Club in Cheltenham

Can you help us!We would love to have more volunteers to help us run our boccia club on a Friday…
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Cheltenham / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure

Boccia is Back!

We are pleased to let you all know that we have now resumed our regular weekly boccia sessions following a…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

We're Here For You

Befriending for WellbeingA friendly service for anyone looking for regular companionship, conversation and laughs, hobbies/activities, respite breaks,…
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Gloucestershire / Literature and Writing - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

June Buzz - the Write Up Your Street Newsletter

Many thanks to those who have spread some virtual sunshine by contributing to this edition and showcasing what a fantastic…
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Cheltenham / Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Community Gardening Sessions

Join us in the Tewkesbury Road Rest Garden the 2nd Saturday of the month between 11am and 1pm, for fun…
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Gloucestershire

“MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE"

The Music Works’ Creative Director, Malaki Patterson, talks music, life learning and awards…“Music has always been a big love…
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Gloucester

Hi

Hi. Thanks for letting me join. I have an 8 year old with autism. Hope to find some ideas for…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Gardens and Nature - Wellbeing

LooK Again Carers Workshops starting 5th May

If you are a Carer who would like to try mindful photography to help with relaxation and creativity, there are…
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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure

Do you want to play boccia?

Cotswold Crusaders Boccia Club is getting ready to return to play as we continue to come out of lockdown.  We…
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Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Museums and Galleries

The TIC and Museum of Gloucester are re-opening!

We’re re-opening soon!The Museum of Gloucester and The Tourist Information Centre (TIC) are delighted to announce their…
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Cheltenham / Attractions and Days Out - Festivals and Seasonal - Gardens and Nature

Carer looking for days out.

I’m a Carer looking for days out with people with disabilities. 
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Megan – You’re ...

2 years ago

Hi Claire. It's great to have you onboard. It's a good time to sign up as venues begin to reopen. We hope you will find lots of days out here; please get in touch if you have any questions.

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Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Mental Health- Have your Say!

MHELO is a network of people who have had, or are experiencing mental health difficulties. Or those just interested in…
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Cheltenham / Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas

Making Elmfield Park Accessible

Please can as many Elmfield Park users as possible fill in this survey on possible plans for the future, and…
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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities

Online Science Parties!

“Hello? Is this thing on? Good! This is Diatom Dave calling… and I need scientists like you!”…
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Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Cinema and Film - Faith and Spirituality - Farms and Zoos - Festivals and Seasonal - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Museums and Galleries - Parks and Green Spaces - Performing Arts - Social Interest Groups - Theatre and Concerts - Wellbeing

Positive

Hi there my name is Julie and I'm hoping for a positive new year. And a chance to make new…
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Jennie - You're...

2 years ago

Hi Julie, welcome to our website and thanks for posting! We hope you find new things to do on You're Welcome. At the moment you can find inclusive online activities here, and as things reopen after the current lockdown we will start listing them, so check back to see if there are new things you might be interested in.

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Does your child like bubbles?

If you will donate £3.00 to my 50 mile run for charity I will post you a FREE 1L GIANT…
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Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Cinema and Film - Faith and Spirituality - Farms and Zoos - Festivals and Seasonal - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Museums and Galleries - Parks and Green Spaces - Performing Arts - Social Interest Groups - Theatre and Concerts - Wellbeing

New year and let's be positive for the future

Hi there. I'm a disabled lady who is 61 And shielding. So next year's. So much to look forward to…
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Nicole - You're...

2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your hopes for the New Year. Wishing you all the best for a positive and bright 2021!

From the You're Welcome Team

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Hello

70 year old male. married, Ex RN L/ck  
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Nicole - You're...

2 years ago

Hello and welcome. We hope you find some useful ideas of things to do and places to go. And we're always keen for more conversation starts so feel free to ask in the forum about interests and activities you are looking for. Or tell us about something you've been to in Gloucestershire that was welcoming and inclusive.

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Gloucestershire / LGBTQIA+ - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Taking time to care for you

Its wonderful to join you all here at You're Welcome and I hope we can offer all of the amazing…
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Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Are you a Family Carer of a child or loved one?

Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum and the Carer's Hub are working together to raise awareness of the role unpaid Family Carers…
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A Treasure Hunt for Poetry

Last weekend saw me and MaryClare from Gloucestershire Wheels for All cycle a treasure hunt around…
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Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

ME/CFS Friendship & Support

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum!I'm a member of a local ME/CFS friendship…
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Megan – You’re ...

2 years ago

Hi John. Great to hear from you and welcome to You're Welcome! Good on you for keeping things going at this strange time. What would we do without Zoom? We'd love you to add CFS to You're Welcome; you can do this by signing them up as an organisation. You can then list them in the Things to Do section and each event you run on the Events pages. We're on hand to help with any questions you might have.

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Gloucestershire

July roundup - Look who has joined us

July has been a very busy month with lots of organisations signed up:Art ShapeFar…
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Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Sports and Leisure

Need some ideas

I am a special guardian Grandmother together with my husband of 2boys. 13yrs old and nearly 9. Youngest at special…
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Alex Maisey

2 years ago

I expect there are people with many more worries at this time.

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Megan – You’re ...

2 years ago

Hi Alex. It's great to have you onboard and thanks for starting this post. There are many people who are in a similar position as you in terms of looking for new ways to get out and have fun with the family. Have a look at our Events and Things to Do pages and see if anything takes your fancy. There's an online quiz tomorrow afternoon, a creative writing workshop on Wednesday evening and some laughter yoga coming up.

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Gloucestershire / Parks and Green Spaces - Sports and Leisure

Accessible Cycle Routes Around Gloucestershire

It's National Bike Week! We're going to have plenty to share with you about inclusive cycling over the course of this…
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Jennie - You're...

2 years ago

I love the Family Cycle Trail! I had a memorable ride around the whole of it last year, when we weren't planning on going that far! It was lovely though. I've also done the 5k route from Mallard's Pike on my hand bike with my brother - really enjoyed it but it was hard work on some of the uphill bits and I needed a push from my brother!

Megan – You’re ...

2 years ago

Sorry - my fingers slipped on the keyboard! There's also the Cheltenham race course for cycling.

Nicole - You're...

2 years ago

I love cycling along the Honeybourne trail. It's nice and wide and mostly flat. The big bridge by Waitrose is a bit of an incline and there are ways to avoid it by going via Churchill Gardens. If you make Pittville Park your destination it had some lovely flat, wide routes to cycle and there is a changing places facility next to the main play area.

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Gloucestershire / Theatre and Concerts

Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals on YouTube!

Who's been enjoying the weekly Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals on YouTube over the past few weeks? I watched Joseph, a…
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Nicole - You're...

3 years ago

I loved Phantom of the Opera!

Jennie - You're...

2 years ago

Test

Jennie G

2 years ago

Testing from phone

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You're Welcome Quiz!

   You’re Welcome Quiz! Saturday 6 June at 2.00 PM   Have fun and test your knowledge…
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Jennie G

3 years ago

Looking forward to it!

Joey beagle

2 years ago

I'm in!

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Kate

2 years ago

We are in

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Gloucestershire / Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Get a FREE resources pack to explore wildlife near you!

What's been visiting your garden or local park this spring?  Share your photos with us, mine are mostly birds -…
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Gloucestershire / Performing Arts - Wellbeing

A 'Silent' episode of EastEnders tonight!

Wow, what do you think of this?  Tonight's episode of EastEnders at 8pm will feature 'limited audio, fractured sentences and…
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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Cinema and Film - Social Interest Groups

May the Fourth Be With you! Monday is Star Wars day!!

Who loves Star Wars then?  I've been a fan my whole life (and I'm the same age as Star Wars…
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Jennie G

3 years ago

Ooh maybe this is a good excuse for me to now get Disney plus and watch the final film again, which only came out about 3 weeks ago!

Hastie Family

3 years ago

Definitely! There is so much good stuff on there now including loads of new Star Wars series about the Clone Wars and The Mandalorian. I can't keep up but my teenager daughter says they new series are all brilliant.

Jennie G

3 years ago

Decided to watch the prequel series this weekend, and have just watched episode 1! A good way to spend a weekend afternoon! I won't have Disney for long so I'm hoping to do the whole saga in the next few weeks...

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Stroud

Pottery via Zoom

Trying to set-up  new sessions, POTTERY via Zoom!this is the plan, I deliver a pack containing 3kg of clay and…
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Megan – You’re ...

3 years ago

Hi Vicky. Thank you for letting us know about this. Do you have dates and times for your sessions? When you do, it would be great if you could add them as events on the site and tick the specific requirements you can cater for.

Vicky Hendzel

3 years ago

I could offer a group session as a taster, but was thinking of organizing dates to individuals, once they've received they clay

Nicole - You're...

3 years ago

If you haven't got fixed times yet then why not post it as a 'Thing to Do' which get seen by more people than in forum. If you tick categories like arts and crafts, social interest groups people searching for activities that match those criteria will see your post.
https://www.yourewelcomeglos.org/node/add/thing-to-do

You can find out more about how to post Things to Do or events here:
https://www.yourewelcomeglos.org/our-step-by-step-guide-to-posting-an-ev...

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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Family Fun and Games online

We've been looking for fun stuff to do as a family online at the moment.  Has anyone found any good…
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Philip Douch

3 years ago

InCommon, which brings generations together, is sharing some games and activities around a different theme that families can try with older friends and relatives over the phone or video call. All the activities so far are available here. https://www.incommonliving.com/buddies-activities

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Cheltenham / Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

What nature have you seen recently?

Anyone else finding they have more time to look out the window or explore green spaces when they take a…
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Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Cancer exercise

With Covid19 all the cancer exercise classes have stopped but Gordon Best has kindly put together some exercises for us…
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Megan – You’re ...

3 years ago

Hi Philip. Thanks for letting us know about this. Do you think you could let Gloucestershire Cancer Exercise know about our new site? It would be great if they signed up as an organisation to promote what they're doing. Let us know how it goes.

PhilipB

3 years ago

Thanks Megan - Cancer Exercise is really just me and one other at the mo - we are growing it with local authorities, Macmillian and others

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Cirencester

barnwood trust

I have been helped by barnwood trust for many a year through my highs and low of depression and anxiety…
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Megan – You’re ...

3 years ago

Hi Roz. It's great to hear from you. Barnwood Trust are fab and we hope that you will enjoy the new website.

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Cirencester / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Food and Drink - Historic buildings - Markets and Shopping - Museums and Galleries - Parks and Green Spaces - Performing Arts - Play Areas - Sports and Leisure - Theatre and Concerts

Lovely Cirencester

Cirencester is lovely full of history, parks and lovely market I love living here would love to share with others Great…
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Nicole - You're...

3 years ago

I agree Cirencester is a beautiful town with lots to see and do. While we have to stay at home it has been lovely to see photographs taken around different towns while they're quiet. Ian Lloyd Graham is a photographer who shares lots of photos of Cirencester on Facebook and also on his Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149388693@N08/

Marijay3

3 years ago

I totally agree, loving the photos, I am still working I walk to work and as it is more quieter I love hearing the different birds, stay safe x

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Our Guidelines - please read these and follow them

You’re Welcome Gloucestershire is an inclusive online community for disabled and non-disabled people who live in or near to…
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Gloucestershire

Do you like short stories?

I'm one of six people who have written a new short story - being read online by professional actors and…
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Nicole - You're...

3 years ago

I'm on the mum's side on this one! 'Always look on the bright side of life....'
I think it annoys my kids too haha.

Thoroughly enjoyable story, thanks for sharing!

Philip Douch

3 years ago

Thanks so much for listening. Glad you liked it. I thought Jacob read it really well.

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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts

Online music activities

Do you like making music, singing, playing instruments or creating sounds from everyday objects?We've found some fun music activities for…
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Gloucestershire / Literature and Writing - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

On-line play readings

Cotswold Players are hosting play readings where up to ten people book to share the reading of a different play…
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Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Staying Safe, Staying Sane

During this time of staying in, how is everyone keeping safe and keeping busy? 
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Jennie - You're...

3 years ago

Online Smart Steps exercise video for people with mobility impairments from Leonard Cheshire Gloucestershire:
https://www.facebook.com/LeonardCheshireGloucestershire/videos/252680315...

Online museums around the world:
https://hellogiggles.com/news/museums-with-virtual-tours/?utm_term=A36AA...

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online for free:
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-op...

Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals streaming on YouTube every weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

Zoos that offer live streams of pandas, giraffes, koalas, penguins, tigers and more:
https://www.holidaypirates.com/travel-magazine/13-zoos-that-offer-live-s...

Nicole - You're...

3 years ago

These are both physical activity online sessions that are suitable for children with physical and cognitive impairments and their friends and siblings too:
www.flamingochicks.org/athome

https://www.facebook.com/GympanzeesUK

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