Chorley's to sell a strand of the king's hair
A strand of Elvis Presley's hair is being sold by Chorley's on Thursday 25th February 2010. The vendor, who comes from Gloucestershire, is a keen music buff and bought the strand of hair on a whim through a television auction. The strand is estimated to fetch between £400-600.
Local news
Snowshill Manor and Garden Volunteer Open Day
Snowshill Manor Saturday 30th January 2010 11.00 to 15.00 If you are looking to broaden your horizons, have fun and meet new people in 2010, volunteering at Snowshill Manor and Garden could be the answer. And on Saturday 30th January, there’s a chance to meet staff and volunteers to find out more.
New Year begins with applause for Moreton Show
The annual Farms & Crops Prize Giving to be held tonight on Tuesday 12th January has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Council and Politics
Cotswolds MP Praises Carol Fowler for her work in Protecting Pedigree Dogs
Following the recent release of the report of the Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding, by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS of Cambridge University, on Thursday 14 January 2010, Cotswold MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today spoken of the hard work and commitment of his constituent Carol Fowler in raising the profile of the issue of hereditary health problems in pedigree dogs.
Cotswolds MP - Haiti needs a swift response from the international community
"In my capacity as Shadow Minister for International Development I have visited many slums around the world, but it is the images I saw in the Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince that lingers in my mind as the worst I have seen for its scale and the level of deprivation.
Business News
Make a difference at Student Careers Fair hosted by the University of Gloucestershire
Local companies and charities are being sought by the University of Gloucestershire to showcase the ways in which their organisations have a positive impact on the wider world.
CAMRA - Office of Fair Trading Faces Legal Challenge From Consumers
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has today announced it will issue a legal challenge to the Office of Fair Trading’s decision to reject its super-complaint on anti-competitive practices in the UK pub market. CAMRA is pledging funds to the appeal, but is depending on consumers helping to raise further funds to ensure this vital legal challenge can stand the best chance of success.
Sports & Health News
Steve Edwards is presented with his World Record Certificate by Guinness
Steve Edwards has been presented with another Guinness World Record Certificate for running the fastest 10 marathons in 10 days in 35 hours 20 minutes and 45 seconds at the 2008 Brathay Challenge, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, UK from 9th-18th May 2008
Steve Edwards goes to Luton for his last marathon of 2009 and a total of 493!!
On Sunday 6th December 2009 Steve Edwards went down to Luton to run his 34th Marathon and last in 2009 and his 493rd Marathon overall!!He has now run 430 of his World Record attempt to run 500 Marathons by 2012, all in under 3 minutes 30 seconds. Well done Steve.Steve was again running for Bourton Roadrunners with race number 277.
