christmas

Christmas is a very unique time to be spent with our families and loved ones and we need your help to make this possible for people with terminal illnesses. Marie Curie Cancer Care Nurses make sure that people have comfort and support at a very joyful, but stressful time of the year.

Winter motorcycle riding presents its fair share of dangers, but with the right kit, a little common sense, and some minor changes to your riding style, you can carry on riding safely through all but the worst of the winter weather. Severn Freewheelers, the local branch of the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes have put together a bit of advice to keep you safe on the roads this winter.

* A gift that will keep growing for years * Own a piece of a real railway - and a lifetime to travel opportunities! For the person who ‘has everything' or for a really unusual but lasting Christmas gift, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has just the ticket. And it's a gift that would suit any age.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Member of Parliament for The Cotswolds recently visited Mickleton School to present the winner of his annual Christmas card competition, which this year was held in association with The Pudding Club, based in The Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton, Gloucestershire GL55 6SB

Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has visited Royal Mail's Cirencester delivery office to pass on best Christmas wishes and encouragement to the postmen and women at their busiest time of year.