Features from Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Cirencester and the Cotswolds-from the Wilts and Glos

Cirencester Hero gets recognition from town

11:30am Monday 3rd September 2012

There can be few more deserving of the title ‘hero’ than Cirencester-champion and fundraiser Roger Brown, who has battled his own health problems whilst continuing to serve his community. Charlotte Shepherd spoke to photographer Roger who picked up the Cirencester Hero accolade at the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Business Awards THERE was a look of genuine surprise and delight on Roger Brown’s face when his name was read out as the recipient of the Cirencester Hero award at this year’s Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Cirencester band The Flex aim high with first single release

1:38pm Monday 16th July 2012

LOCAL Cirencester indie band The Flex have been making a big noise thanks to the release of their first single.

A marketing triumph for Cotswold Open Studios

11:55am Monday 16th July 2012

In our series of interviews with the winners of the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Charlotte Shepherd spoke to Tessa Webb, the driving force behind the winner of the Pr and Marketing Campaign of the Year, Cotswold Open Studios.

Cotswold Olimpicks celebrates 400 years

2:02pm Thursday 31st May 2012

This Friday thousands of enthusiasts are expected to descend on Chipping Campden to join in the annual Cotswold Olimpicks. This year promises to be extra special as the eccentric Games, which many believe to be the historic root of the modern Olympic Games, celebrates its 400th anniversary.

Wartime stories from a Syde farming lad

11:54am Tuesday 20th March 2012

SYDE resident and local farmer Malcolm Whitaker, 80, is using his memories of life growing up on Harcombe farm just outside Cirencester during the Second World War to raise money for charity.

Cotswold gymnasts deliver a fantastic festive display

1:30pm Tuesday 3rd January 2012

THE Cotswold Gymnastics Club’s annual Christmas display always promises to deliver quality gymnastics with all the trimmings and this year did not disappoint.

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Benita Cegarra tackles business head on

11:32am Tuesday 3rd January 2012

Our series looking at the winners of the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Best for Business awards continues with Business Person of the Year, Benita Cegarra. She tackled teamwork, million pound savings and line outs with Charlotte Shepherd.

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Idea hatches into a huge success

11:03am Monday 19th December 2011

For our series looking at the winners of the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Best for Business awards, Charlotte Shepherd spoke to Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick.

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Making a difference in the Cotswolds

10:29am Tuesday 8th November 2011

This week we launch our I can do that! column looking at one area where a volunteer is making a difference. We also have 50 opportunities for Standard readers to fill. Charlotte Shepherd spoke to Cotswold Volunteers who have been at the heart of volunteering for 50 years.

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Teamwork key to Cirencester's Sue Ryder store success

2:40pm Thursday 3rd November 2011

Continuing our series on the winners from the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Charlotte Shepherd spoke to Carol Shirley, manager of the Team of the Year at the Sue Ryder charity shop.

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