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23/12/2025

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23/12/2025

Cutting Down the Christmas Waste
Brits generate around 30% more waste at Christmas, from extra food and packaging to unwanted gifts and even 500 tonnes of tangled lights. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Our latest feature shares quick, practical ways to reduce the post-Christmas waste pile, including smart tree recycling, re-gifting ideas, upcycling tips and what your rights really are when returning gifts.
Make this your most sustainable Christmas yet.
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23/12/2025

There’s still time to enjoy a panto this season!
If you haven’t had your festive fix of fairy tales, slapstick and shout-along fun, don’t worry. The Cotswolds is packed with brilliant pantomimes still taking to the stage.
From classic stories to modern twists, there’s a show for every family and our latest feature shares the history, highlights and the best local performances to catch before the curtain closes.
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23/12/2025

Have you heard?! Applications are now open!

Applications are now open for our Caring for the Cotswolds grant scheme. The first deadline is 18 January 2026, so now's the time to start thinking about applications ready to submit early in the new year.

The grant scheme supports grassroots projects designed to benefit nature and communities, and support climate action.

Grants from £500 to £5,000 are available to non-profit organisations for projects that will help to conserve and enhance the unique landscape, wildlife, and the cultural heritage of the Cotswolds, help the public to better understand and appreciate this special place, and ensure that it can be enjoyed by future generations.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund we have a guaranteed £130,000 available for community grants over the next three years.

To find out more and apply, please visit https://www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/our-work/grants-and-funding/caring-for-the-cotswolds/

23/12/2025

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19/12/2025

Why Choose Thomas Fox Landscaping?

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19/12/2025

19/12/2025

Start the New Year with thrills, spills, and unforgettable racing action at Cheltenham’s New Year’s Day Raceday 2026! Experience the excitement of world class racing, live entertainment, and festive celebrations in the heart of the Cotswolds.

✨ Date: Wednesday, 1st January 2026
✨ Location: Cheltenham Racecourse
✨ Highlights: Top-class National Hunt racing, food & drinks, family-friendly fun, and a lively atmosphere to welcome the New Year in style!

Whether you’re a racing fan or just looking for a spectacular day out, Cheltenham’s New Year’s Day Raceday promises memories to last a lifetime.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – secure yours now via the link below!
https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-ticket

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16/12/2025

🎄❄️ Another beautiful frosty morning...