Gloucestershire: News - May 2020

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Birdland’s penguins are unruffled by lockdown

26th May 2020

Families can enjoy the king penguins’ antics on the Birdland 24-hour webcam England’s only breeding colony of king penguins appears unruffled as they get on with life during lockdown at Birdland Park & Gardens in the Cotswolds. The famously flightless birds appear to be taking...

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Cheltenham Science Festival goes online for a feast of brain-teasing fun

19th May 2020

With schools still likely to have limited opening and many pupils still home schooling this June, parents, teachers and kids will be delighted that the much-loved Cheltenham Science Festival returns for six days of online fun, education and stimulation from Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 of June. The annual...

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New food bank steps up to the plate for Cheltenham families

7th May 2020

A food bank established just six weeks ago has already responded to over 1,000 requests for help from families in Cheltenham. The Springbank Community Food Bank was set up by a group of volunteers in response to the Coronavirus crisis and has delivered food to 1,246 adults and 806 children all over...

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