Friends go the distance
A GROUP of friends from South Cerney have raised more than £3,000 after completing a gruelling four-day hike in memory a cancer sufferer who died earlier this year.
New project aims to help people get switched on to the joys of computing
COMPUTER whizzkids in Cricklade are being asked to team up with technophobes for a new campaign, which aims to turn residents into online gurus.
Church spruced-up for Christmas Tree Festival
ALL Hallows Church was transformed into a winter wonderland last weekend, as South Cerney hosted its first ever Christmas Tree Festival.
Olympic Games Maker hopes to top the charts
AN OLYMPIC volunteer from Lechlade is hoping to reach the top spot in the Christmas charts after recording a song with the Games Maker Choir.
Volunteers enjoy festive tea party in Fairford
OLD and young met to share cups of tea, stories and laughter at a festive tea party in Fairford this week.
Environment Agency vows to boost flood defences
THE Environment Agency has promised to improve its maintenance of flood defences in Somerford Keynes despite problems posed by nesting water voles.
Fairford playground scoops award
A RECENTLY refurbished playground in Fairford has won an award from an organisation which promotes recreational spaces in Gloucestershire.
New 3D film set to raise funds for Westonbirt Arboretum
FANS of Westonbirt Arboretum will be able to enjoy a virtual journey around the historic tree collection with a new documentary produced using the latest technology.
Chesterton residents left without water for a third day
AFTER being left high and dry during two days of water supply disruptions, residents of Chesterton were deluged when a burst pipe flooded the road.
Offenders sentenced for multi-million pound fraud
FOUR offenders have been sentenced to a total of more than 10 years behind bars, after Wiltshire Police uncovered a multi-million pound fraud against charities.
