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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Gloucestershire in Pictures: Cheese roll and rugby
What a week in Gloucestershire - once again, our county traditions have stunned people across the world, as millions watched footage of the cheese rolling down Cooper's Hill. There was to be no fairytale top-four ending for Gloucester Rugby, but they gave thousands of fans at Kingsholm a win to take them into the summer. Wychwood Festival arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse, and there have been the usual stunning scenes across the county. Not to be: Gloucester fans filled the streets around Kingsholm in the build-up to the final match of the season on Saturday. The cherry and whites ended with a win against Northampton but finished just outside the play-off places. Cheesy does it: One last look back at the 2025 Gloucestershire cheese rolling from Bank Holiday Monday, an event that once again drew competitors from all over the world and was watched by thousands at the scene and millions online. Sunny start: The weather really came through on Friday evening for the first day of Wychwood Festival 2025, where artists like Daniel Bedingfield, Scouting for Girls and Shed Seven are performing. The festival transforms Cheltenham Racecourse each year into a family festival - and this year it's looking bigger and better than ever. Heritage: Nestled among the houses of the Cotswold village of Ozleworth is the historic St Nicholas Church. No longer a regularly used place of worship, it is maintained by volunteers from the Churches Conservation Trust. Cheers! The Brockweir Inn Community Benefit Society has successfully purchased the remarkable 16th Century village tavern on the banks of the River Wye. This community collective is now launching a second share offer to raise the funds needed to refurbish and reopen their historic village pub. The share offer opens on 1 June and will run for six weeks until 15 July. Stunning settings: A mixed week of weather in the county but enough sunshine for this beautiful photo captured in Hardwicke by our weather watcher, Tone Poet. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Gloucestershire in pics: Pies and record breakers Gloucestershire in pics: Water, water everywhere Gloucestershire in pics: Jazz fever in Cheltenham Gloucestershire in Pictures: Keeping it cool Gloucestershire in Pictures: A tryfest at Kingsholm Gloucestershire in pics: Narrowboats and bluebells Gloucestershire in Pictures: Pelicans and dancing Gloucestershire in pics: Blossom and community Gloucestershire in pics: Derby delight and sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: EMF, penguins and rugby Gloucestershire in pics: Loud outfits and stunning sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: Pancakes and rugby wins Gloucestershire in Pictures: Spring sunshine and stadium renaming Gloucestershire in pictures: Wildlife and history Gloucestershire in pictures: Celebs and canines Gloucestershire in pictures: Candlemas and frosts Gloucestershire in pics: Wolf moon and pine martens Gloucestershire in pics: Snow and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Pink skies and frosty mornings Gloucestershire in pics: Festive spirit spreading Gloucestershire in pics: Decorations fit for a King Gloucestershire in pictures: Snow and winter walks Gloucestershire in pics: Winter walks and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunsets and fireworks Gloucestershire in pics: Pink skies and autumn trees Gloucestershire in pictures: Floods and rugby Gloucestershire in pictures: Super moons and epic challenges Gloucestershire in pictures: Medals and rainbow clouds Gloucestershire in pictures: Stars and soap boxes Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters Gloucestershire in pictures: Farm fun and public art
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Gloucestershire in Pictures: Wychwood and cheese rolling
What a week in Gloucestershire - once again, our county traditions have stunned people across the world, as millions watched footage of the cheese rolling down Cooper's was to be no fairytale top-four ending for Gloucester Rugby, but they gave thousands of fans at Kingsholm a win to take them into the Festival arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse, and there have been the usual stunning scenes across the county. Not to be: Gloucester fans filled the streets around Kingsholm in the build-up to the final match of the season on Saturday. The cherry and whites ended with a win against Northampton but finished just outside the play-off places. Cheesy does it: One last look back at the 2025 Gloucestershire cheese rolling from Bank Holiday Monday, an event that once again drew competitors from all over the world and was watched by thousands at the scene and millions online. Sunny start: The weather really came through on Friday evening for the first day of Wychwood Festival 2025, where artists like Daniel Bedingfield, Scouting for Girls and Shed Seven are performing. The festival transforms Cheltenham Racecourse each year into a family festival - and this year it's looking bigger and better than ever. Heritage: Nestled among the houses of the Cotswold village of Ozleworth is the historic St Nicholas Church. No longer a regularly used place of worship, it is maintained by volunteers from the Churches Conservation Trust. Cheers! The Brockweir Inn Community Benefit Society has successfully purchased the remarkable 16th Century village tavern on the banks of the River Wye. This community collective is now launching a second share offer to raise the funds needed to refurbish and reopen their historic village pub. The share offer opens on 1 June and will run for six weeks until 15 July. Stunning settings: A mixed week of weather in the county but enough sunshine for this beautiful photo captured in Hardwicke by our weather watcher, Tone Poet.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wychwood Festival 2025: What you need to know
The Wychwood Festival is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend as the summer of live music gets under way across the music and comedy event will take place from 30 May to 1 of people are expected to attend the festival's 20th year to see acts like Shed Seven, James and Doves perform. We've compiled a list of everything you need to know ahead of the festival. What's on? As well as the headline acts, pop-rock trio Scouting for Girls will be playing the main stage on Friday. Daniel Bedingfield and Fisherman's Friends will also perform on Friday and Sunday, respectively. For comedy fans, the line-up which includes Bridget Christie, Lost Voice Guy and Steve Royle. Fitness coach Joe Wicks will also be appearing on the main stage to lead a workout on Saturday morning. Where can I buy tickets? The festival offers a range of ticket options to suit everyone via its website. A tiered system is in place, meaning the earlier people buy, the less they will pay. The last remaining tickets for Saturday are on sale and tickets for Friday, Sunday and the Weekend are running low. Tickets will be issued electronically and sent out ahead of the have been told to either print their tickets or download them onto their phones so they can be scanned when they arrive at the site. How do I get there? Festival organisers are encouraging people to use public transport to reach the racecourse. Cheltenham Spa is the closest train station, with direct services to and from London Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham, Swindon, Cardiff, Plymouth, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and run regularly from the town centre, the bus station and the railway station to the racecourse. Stagecoach is one of the main operators in the Express coaches to Cheltenham arrive at the Royal Well Road Bus Station, which is about two miles (3.21km) away from the festival site. Drivers have been encouraged to car share where possible to reduce goers travelling by campervan must arrive at a separate entrance on Southam Lane. They must also hold a valid weekend with camping Saver ticket holders will need to arrive via the Evesham Road entrance. What should I bring? Festival goers must have their tickets ready for scanning when they arrive. The event is cashless, so all attendees must bring payment cards for food and drink and merchandise. ID cards, such as passports, driving licenses, Validate UK or Citizen Cards are accepted. What time does it start? The festival begins on Friday, with the box office and campsite open from 09:30 BST. The Festival Village will open at noon and performances will begin shortly customers can arrive from 09:30 BST every day. Those who are not camping can arrive from 12:00 on Friday and 09:30 on Saturday and Sunday.
