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BBC News
25-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Happiness as Cheltenham pub and field become community assets
A councillor says she is "really happy" for residents after two sites were successfully nominated to become assets of community value (ACV).Cheltenham Borough Council has granted the status to The Bell Inn on Bath Road and Daisybank Field, a green space beneath Leckhampton decision meant that, if either site came up for sale, the local community would be given six months to prepare a bid to buy the Bell Inn was nominated by a group of residents in January, while Daisybank Field was nominated by Leckhampton with Warden Hill Parish Council in February. The pub's nomination was supported by a petition with 279 Borough Council said residents highlighted the Bell Inn as "a vital hub for social interaction and recreational activities".The ACV nomination for Daisybank Field, which is protected by Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) status and the Cotswold National Landscape Management Plan, detailed that it was an "easier terrain for children and the elderly" than the main part of Leckhampton council added it "also serves as a cherished spot for sledging during snowy weather". 'Essential role' Deborah Jones, chair of The Bell Inn ACV committee, said: "It highlights the essential role these spaces play in the wellbeing of the community. "I would like to thank everyone for their support."Phil Bennett, chair of Leckhampton with Warden Hill Parish Council, said the parish council would work with interested parties preserve Daisybank Field for future generations."We must work together to protect areas of Cheltenham that hold value in our communities, as these places bring meaning to our lives, preserve happy memories, and promote the use of shared community spaces," he said. Ms Atherstone said the efforts of communities in Cheltenham "have been rewarded"."Not so long ago, I helped my father to protect a much-loved village pub in his local community to become an ACV, so I know first-hand how much these residents care and am really happy for them," she said.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrities spotted in Wiltshire over the last six months
Celebrities may well be recognisable at their glitzy events, but how often would you expect to spot someone famous out and about in Swindon or across Wiltshire? Well, over the last six months, there's been a few famous faces who have visited the county. Runners in Swindon gathered for a weekly 5k race in Penhill, but very few expected to be joined by stars from their TV screens. George Rainsford, best known for playing Ethan Hardy in Casualty and Jimmy Wilson in Call The Midwife, enlisted co-star Ross Telfer (known for playing Draig Bon Dhu in the hit Netflix show The Witcher) to join him at Seven Fields Parkrun on Saturday, February 15. Amanda Holden stopped off for breakfast at a traditional Wiltshire pub during her gruelling five-day charity bike ride last October. Her journey saw her travel through Wiltshire, where she happily posed with staff from The Bell Inn, in Great Cheverell near Devizes. Harry Potter and Star Wars star Warwick Davis had a chance encounter during his visit to Swindon one weekend in December. During a visit to Harper's Steakhouse on Sunday, December 1, Warwick was able to meet the mother of a young man who he had helped in the final days of his battle with cancer. Sarah Kallmeier, mother of Miles Doughty who sadly passed away in 2022, was running a craft fayre stand for Utility Warehouse in the steakhouse when the actor walked in. @liamgallagher hope the cappuccinos were alright earlier, hard when your hands are shaking. — Harry Furniss (@harryfurniss04) October 24, 2024 Oasis legend Liam Gallagher stunned customers and staff at Gloucester Services when he popped in for a coffee break on October 24. Dressed for the autumn weather in a black Berghaus waterproof jacket, he posed for a picture with delighted member of staff Harry Furniss. In recent weeks, members of the Royal Family were seen at the Cheltenham Festival, just 45 minutes from Swindon. Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall were present, alongside Andrew Parker Bowles, former Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and MP Nigel Farage. Other celebrities in attendance were Jeremy Clarkson, Harry Redknapp, Mary Berry, Jilly Cooper and Will Mellor.
