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Level-Up Your Weekend at FlyUp 417 Bike Park!
3rd September 2025
FlyUp’s Kids MTB Skills Club is the perfect way for young riders to gain confidence and master essential biking skills, all while having heaps of fun! Held on weekends during term time, these sessions are ideal for children who’ve nailed the basics and are looking to take their riding...
Get ready to cheer, clap and boo because it’s pantomime season again!
3rd September 2025
Don’t miss the return of Gloucestershire’s favourite clown, Tweedy, in the family holiday extravaganza Robin Hood and His Merry Men. Nominated for numerous pantomime awards over the years, the Everyman Theatre’s annual Christmas spectacle is a match for many West End favourites, in...
Where young performers find their spotlight
3rd September 2025
At My Stage School, they believe every child deserves the chance to shine. Their fun, friendly and professional classes in dance, drama and singing help young performers develop confidence, creativity and lifelong skills across Cheltenham and Gloucester. Led by experienced industry professionals,...
Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts
3rd September 2025
Starting a new term can sometimes be an anxious time for parents and children, especially for the shy and introverted. Martial arts training is well known for its valuable physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It builds strength, coordination, and flexibility while promoting discipline and self-control....
King’s School Gloucester: Celebrating 485 years!
3rd September 2025
This September marks the 485th anniversary of The King’s School being re-founded by Henry VIII in 1541 and the school is in an excellent place to celebrate. King’s is an independent day school with just over 840 pupils, aged 3 to 18, steeped in the values and history of Gloucester Cathedral...
Cheltenham Literature Festival returns
1st September 2025
This October, The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns for 10 days of fun for the whole family, featuring your favourite authors, comic artists and stars of stage and screen. Enjoy the ultimate family day out with free storytelling sessions, adventure trails, arts and crafts,...
Preparing for the 11+: A Confident Start
1st September 2025
Gloucestershire offers seven grammar schools and over 1,000 Year 7 places each year. While opportunities are plentiful, competition remains strong, and many parents start considering preparation as early as Year 4 and certainly by Year 5. Whether this is your first experience of the 11+ or you are...
Where young performers find their spotlight
25th August 2025
At My Stage School, they believe every child deserves the chance to shine. Their fun, friendly and professional classes in dance, drama and singing help young performers develop confidence, creativity and lifelong skills across Cheltenham and Gloucester. Led by experienced industry professionals,...