Stroud Times

Stroud Times is an independent community-based news website. Living in the community they serve, editor Ash Loveridge, journalist Matt Bigwood, and photographer Carl Hewlett joined forces in 2020 to provide free-to-view local content devoid of a clickbait agenda and pop-up adverts. Encompassing the Stroud locality, the team is dedicated to publishing engaging human interest stories, comprehensive sports coverage, supporting and championing local businesses’ success, and leading the way with high-quality photography and video.

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What's on at the Sub Rooms in January

What’s on at the Sub Rooms in January

Coming up at the Sub Rooms in January: Dave Kelly and Paul Jones. Thu 19 Jan 2023, 7:30pm – Paul Jones and Dave Kelly – £28 The Blues Band are now retiring from touring – but their two lead vocalists will continue with their Acoustic Duo concerts. Ruggedly durable and timeless, the Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still cut their teeth on its enticing,…

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What's on: annual solstice at St Laurence Church

What’s on: annual solstice at St Laurence Church

The annual solstice spiral will take place at St Laurence Church, Stroud on Wednesday, December 21, 1 pm-4 pm (children) and 4 pm-9.30 pm (adults). An early morning session continues on Thursday 22 December 8 am-930 am. A spiral labyrinth of winter greenery will be laid out on the ground, made from evergreen boughs. Everyone is invited to walk the labyrinth, and to light their own candle from…

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Longfield’s charity shops help keep costs down this Christmas

Shop for pre-loved items this Christmas.

Longfield Community Hospice is encouraging Gloucestershire residents to support their charity shops and buy pre-loved items in the run-up to Christmas. The hospice, based in Minchinhampton, has 19 charity shops across the county selling a range of items including clothes, books, toys and bric-a-brac. In addition to a popular eBay store, the hospice will be opening a new warehouse near Stroud in…

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Woodchester export firm tastes success with Queen’s Award

Woodchester export firm tastes success with Queen’s Award

Christie International, based in Woodchester, were presented with the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade today, Friday, by Edward Gillespie, the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire. Andrew Christie and his wife Shirleen proudly received the Award on behalf of the Christie International team. Andrew and Shirleen Christie (left) with Lord Lieutenant Edward Gillespie and Deputy…

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Letter to the Editor: why it's right to strike

Letter to the Editor: why it’s right to strike

Dear Editor, This December there are 30 days of strikes planned, backed by 11 of the country’s biggest unions: Unite, Unison, GMB, CWU, RMT, PCS, The Royal College of Nursing and the National  Education Union.  First and foremost, let me make it clear: striking is an act of last resort. No-one willingly  goes on strike – it is costly, difficult and emotionally hard on those striking. Above all …

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Stroud drugs and alcohol charity offering warm  welcome over Christmas period

Change Grow Live in Stroud has teamed up with local cafe Woodruff’s to offer  cakes, freshly baked pastries and a warm welcome at their hub in Bath Road.   “We know that the Christmas and New Year season can be a particularly challenging time for those dealing with drug or alcohol issues. It’s important people  know we are here to help and will have our doors open between Christmas and  New…

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A quarter of adults are obese, new survey of public health shows

Around a quarter of adults in England were obese in 2021, according to the latest health survey.    The report also found that around half of adults (49%) drank alcohol at least once a week, and about one in eight (12%) were current cigarette smokers.   Published by NHS Digital, the Health Survey for England, 2021 reports on the nation’s health and surveyed 5,880 adults about a variety of…

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Thoughts from a therapist: negating Christmas

Thoughts from a therapist: negating Christmas

“I’m dreading Christmas this year. As ever, we’ll be spending it with my family – my parents, and my brothers. Despite being 34, and having my own family now, my parents treat me like a child. Everyone pretends to get along, but the reality is that I barely see my brothers and when I do we end up arguing, and my parents show zero interest in my life. I can already feel my rage simmering inside of…

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The Property Centre: give your pipes some love this winter

If frozen pipes expand or crack, it could lead to costly leaks and higher water bills.

During the colder months, our home’s water pipes need a bit more warmth. If frozen pipes expand or crack, it could lead to costly leaks and higher water bills which is something none of us desires. To prevent this from occurring take extra precautions when temperatures start dipping low. Ensure your pipes are ready for winter this year by lagging them and wrapping your taps – it’s simple to do,…

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Wallbridge set for regeneration

Stroud District Council completed the purchase of land at Bath Place, Cheapside in Stroud town centre from Newland Homes which marks the first step in regeneration of the Wallbridge area.   The 0.9 acre brownfield canal side plot, which has stood empty for decades, also includes the fire-damaged Grade II Listed former canal warehouse. Although the land already has consent for development, the…

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Room at the Inn for Christmas Nativity

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Trinity Rooms offers a warm welcome on Christmas Day

Trinity Rooms offers a warm welcome on Christmas Day

Trinity Rooms Community Hub will be open as a warm, welcoming friendly space from 9-5.30 on Christmas day. “Anyone is welcome from all faiths and none, all ages, and from anywhere. A full Christmas meal will be provided, and everyone is welcome to ‘muck in’ and add to the spirit of Community and well-being. The Trinity Rooms is in Field Road Stroud opposite the Maternity Hospital,” said Sarah…

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Police seize more than five kilos of drugs and tens of thousands of pounds worth of cash

Police seize more than five kilos of drugs and tens of thousands of pounds worth of cash

South West police seized more than five kilos of drugs and tens of thousands of pounds worth of cash during a region-wide crackdown codenamed Operation Scorpion. Operation Scorpion is a collaboration between the five police forces in the South West region (Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire), alongside their respective offices of Police and Crime…

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Actor Susan Lynch backs Longfield Community Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

Actor Susan Lynch backs Longfield Community Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

Acclaimed actor Susan Lynch is supporting Longfield Community Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme. In partnership with Just Helping, your tree can be collected and recycled, with your donations helping us to be there for patients, their families and carers, when a devastating diagnosis has changed everything. Dispose of your tree sustainably, and support your local community hospice this…

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A flavour of Denmark in Stroud High Street

A flavour of Denmark in Stroud High Street

A new shop has opened at the top of Stroud High Street in the former Sound Records premises. Marie Waring opened Preserved last month: “We opened at the beginning of November, so we’re on the run-up to Christmas and we’ll see how we get on. Marie Waring in the new Preserved shop in Stroud. “We’re trying to use second hand and preserve things that can be recycled, and we are focusing on Danish…

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Calling young artists – can you take your work to the next level?

Calling young artists – can you take your work to the next level?

Three Storeys in Nailsworth will be staging their Next Level Art Exhibition from 7-26th February next year. “We are asking for young artists, aged 4 to 19, to submit their work for an exhibition in our gallery and café,” said Deb Kakoz. “At a time of increasing challenges with mental health, the climate crisis and economic hardship, art can offer a means of distraction, escape and expression…

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Children deliver Christmas cards to Stroud MP to shine a light on fuel poverty and the climate crisis

More than 300 Christmas cards will be delivered to Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie on Friday to demand government action on fuel poverty and the climate crisis. The cards, many of which have been beautifully coloured in by children will carry personalised messages that highlight a growing concern in the community about rising energy prices and the negative impact of fossil fuels on the climate.…

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