Cirencester's most famous son

1:25pm Thursday 9th October 2008

THIS month marks the centenary of Cirencester's Bingham Hall. Charlotte Shepherd looks at the man who made it all possible – benefactor Daniel Bingham.

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60 years of sisterhood

1:18pm Thursday 9th October 2008

For 60 years there has been an organisation in Cirencester working tirelessly behind the scenes to help the advancement of women. Charlotte Shepherd met the current members of the Cirencester branch of Soroptimists MENTION the word Soroptimist to most people and they will probably look at you blankly.

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Youngsters get the community spirit

1:00pm Thursday 9th October 2008

A local scheme is encouraging children to take pride in the environment and equipping them with essential life skills. Charlotte Shepherd found out more.

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Following the trail

12:36pm Thursday 9th October 2008

The great outdoors, for which this area is renowned, just took on a new dimension thanks to the Cotswold Water Park Sculpture Trail. Charlotte Shepherd pulled on her walking boots and took her children on a magical mystery tour.

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Offering a first class service

10:39am Thursday 7th August 2008

The summer is shows and events time and there are very few big events in the Cotswolds that are not attended by volunteers from St John Ambulance, providing first-aid cover in case of emergencies. Charlotte Shepherd was invited to a routine meeting of the St John brigade in Cirencester to find out what being a volunteer entails SPENDING an evening with the St John Ambulance division in Cirencester at their monthly meeting, I get a glimpse of the warmth and camaraderie that pervades this organisation.

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Packs in urgent need of leaders

10:29am Thursday 7th August 2008

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Helping out with the nitty gritty of family life

1:52pm Thursday 31st July 2008

MOST parents will understand the unique pressures of having children under five. For the last two years a local charity has been behind the scenes helping families with young children to cope with the daily stresses and strains. Charlotte Shepherd met the Home-Start Cotswolds’ team.

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Keeping the kids cool this summer

4:27pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

THE arrival of the summer holidays will have many parents thinking how best to occupy the children. Cotswold District Council may have the answer with the launch of its Summer Off the Streets programme. Charlotte Shepherd looks at the options available. WITH the credit crunch biting, parents in the Cotswolds will welcome the multitude of free and low cost activities available to keep their children smiling this summer.

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Clebrating the success of an "absolute gem" reserve

12:22pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust celebrated the 40th anniversary of Daneway Banks nature reserve, near Sapperton, last weekend. Charlotte Shepherd joined in the festivities and went in search of the elusive Large Blue butterfly.

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NFU faces up to the challenge

1:50pm Thursday 12th June 2008

FOR the past 100 years farmers have had an organisation to offer support, advice and guidance - the National Farmers' Union (NFU). With the anniversary taking place this month, Charlotte Shepherd discovers how times have changed and what challenges the NFU faces today.

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