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from what's happening in the local area this month to a handy list of local trades and services. From window cleaners to bathroom fitters, dance classes to restaurants and everything in between! Check out our latest issues online at http://thelocalanswer.co.uk/issues.aspx

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Old Cryptians Rugby Football Club and Widden Old Boys RFC set to compete for the Memorial Cup
14/11/2025

Old Cryptians Rugby Football Club and Widden Old Boys RFC set to compete for the Memorial Cup

A big crowd is expected on Saturday for the annual memorial game between Old Cryptians and Widden Old Boys. The two clubs compete for the Memorial Cup, currently held by Old Cryptians, on what is a special day for all involved. The match takes place at the Memorial Ground in Tuffley Avenue, Gloucest...

In her latest Pet Care article, Jelena Moussa-Pearce of Dragon Vets shares her opinion on whether pet insurance is worth...
13/11/2025

In her latest Pet Care article, Jelena Moussa-Pearce of Dragon Vets shares her opinion on whether pet insurance is worth it, plus some useful information about the types of cover available.

If there is one piece of advice I could offer, both as a vet and as a pet owner (who has needed it on multiple occasions), it would be to strongly consider decent insurance cover for your pets. Unlike many other types of insurance, such as home and car (which, incidentally, you are much less likely....

Cheltenham Hockey Club hoping to close the gap on West Hockey Premier Division leaders Bristol Firebrands in crunch clas...
13/11/2025

Cheltenham Hockey Club hoping to close the gap on West Hockey Premier Division leaders Bristol Firebrands in crunch clash at Balcarras School

Cheltenham host West Hockey Premier Division leaders Bristol Firebrands on Saturday in what feels like a must-win game for the home side. Cheltenham are second in the 12-team table but they trail the leaders by seven points having played a game more. Bristol Firebrands have won six out of six, scori...

Gloucester Lantern Parade returns on Saturday 15th November, followed by the Christmas Light Switch-On in King's Square....
12/11/2025

Gloucester Lantern Parade returns on Saturday 15th November, followed by the Christmas Light Switch-On in King's Square. Enjoy a community focused Carol Service at Gloucester Cathedral before heading outside to listen to bands while the procession assembles. For more details, visit https://www.brightnightsgloucester.co.uk/

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Mike Edwards pays tribute to ex-Bishop's Cleeve-based trainer Chris Taylor ahead of November Meetinghttps://www.thelocal...
12/11/2025

Mike Edwards pays tribute to ex-Bishop's Cleeve-based trainer Chris Taylor ahead of November Meeting

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/horse-racing/mike-edwards-pays-tribute-to-ex-bishops-cleeve-based-trainer-chris-taylor-ahead-of-november-meeting.aspx?area=all

The Inn for All Seasons Burford
Cheltenham Racecourse

Lifelong racing supporter Mike Edwards will be raising a glass to his former boss Chris Taylor ahead of this week’s November Meeting at Cheltenham. The three-day meeting is the biggest of the National Hunt season so far and Edwards is one of many who is counting down the hours to the first race on...

Stow on the Wold Rugby Club to host Cheltenham And District Rugby Combination’s cup finals dayhttps://www.thelocalanswer...
12/11/2025

Stow on the Wold Rugby Club to host Cheltenham And District Rugby Combination’s cup finals day

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/rugby-union/stow-on-the-wold-to-host-cheltenham-and-district-rugby-combinations-cup-finals-day.aspx?area=all

Cheltenham Saracens RFC - Public
Tewkesbury RFC
Old Patesians RFC
Smiths Rugby
Cheltenham North RFC
CCS Warpigs
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Cheltenham Rugby Club
Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union

The Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination’s end-of-season cup finals day will take place at Stow-on-the-Wold on Saturday 2 nd May. The winners of the Senior Cup, Junior Cup and Minor Shield will all be decided and the Combination’s competitions secretary Mark Spreadbury is looking forward to...

Young jockey Freddie Keighley relishing chance to return to Cheltenham Racecourse for the November Meeting after stunnin...
11/11/2025

Young jockey Freddie Keighley relishing chance to return to Cheltenham Racecourse for the November Meeting after stunning win on De Temps En Temps

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/horse-racing/jockey-freddie-keighley-relishing-chance-to-return-to-cheltenham-racecourse-for-the-november-meeting-after-last-months-stunning-win-de-temps-en-temps.aspx?area=all

Keighley Racing Ltd
Paul Nicholls Racing
The Pony Club

Flying jockey Freddie Keighley is set to return to Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday, just three weeks after he wowed racegoers with a win that will live long in the memory. And the 17-year-old is hoping to be reunited with De Temps En Temps, the horse who gave him that moment he’ll treasure forever...

At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
11/11/2025

At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

We are looking for distributors to join our waiting lists in...📬 Cotswolds: Chipping Campden, Cirencester and Fairford📬 ...
10/11/2025

We are looking for distributors to join our waiting lists in...
📬 Cotswolds: Chipping Campden, Cirencester and Fairford
📬 North Gloucestershire: Tewkesbury (Priors Park area)
📬 Stroud District: Brimscombe and Cam

To apply for any of the areas above, or to join our waiting list for other areas, please visit https://thelocalanswer.co.uk/become-a-distributor.aspx

Liam Thomas is the late hero as Gordon League RFC clinch first Counties 1 Western North win of the seasonhttps://www.the...
10/11/2025

Liam Thomas is the late hero as Gordon League RFC clinch first Counties 1 Western North win of the season

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/rugby-union/liam-thomas-is-the-late-hero-as-gordon-league-clinch-first-counties-1-western-north-win-of-the-season.aspx?area=all

Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union

Gordon League got their Counties 1 Western North season up and running with a thrilling 26-22 win at home to Bridgwater & Albion on Saturday. A last-gasp try by centre Liam Thomas secured their first victory of the campaign at the sixth attempt and they will be looking to kick on in the next few we...

I've wanted to be a jump jockey all my life, says rising star Harry Atkinshttps://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/ho...
10/11/2025

I've wanted to be a jump jockey all my life, says rising star Harry Atkins

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/horse-racing/ive-wanted-to-be-a-jump-jockey-all-my-life-says-rising-star-harry-atkins.aspx?area=all

Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Dan Skelton Racing
Keighley Racing Ltd

Young jockey Harry Atkins readily admits he is living the dream. The one-time Cotswold School pupil is a conditional jockey with leading trainer Dan Skelton and the 20-year-old is relishing the opportunity. Atkins has been with Skelton, who is based in Warwickshire, for the past year and he said: .....

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