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A New look for GlosCounty
We have finally made the transition of the GlosCounty website from a business orientated website. The new site is much more focused on leisure, entertainment and tourism and will prove a very important point of reference for What's On and Things to Do in Gloucestershire.

Tourism is important to the economy and upkeep of the countryside and towns throughout Gloucestershire. Therefore we do not simply advise visitors to Gloucestershire of what's on, but we also look at the issues that concern tourism in the area. 

We are not afraid of controversy and are happy to bring to account, those who administer and legislate on matters that concern visitors to our beautiful and historic towns and villages. Quite rightly, all should have an opportunity to complain, praise, reply and debate.  This is facilitated in our Discussion Forum.

Have you got a story to tell?
We are always on the lookout for interesting and controversial stories. We would also like to here from new businesses from within Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds that provide for tourists, and the wider leisure and entertainment througout the area.

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Feature Story - Cheltenham Council cuts Festival Funding

Congratulations to Cheltenham Borough Council on exceeding any limits of stupidity that we might previously have attributed to them.
Dispite  being a vital ingredient to the tourism economy for many in the area, the council have cut funding to the town's festivals.

The internationally aclaimed Jazz, Folk, Literature, Music and Science festivals which attract many thousands of visitors from around the world, are all under threat.  In the past, just under £500k has been available to the festivals, but the Cabinet has agreed to slash funding by £80k in 5 years.

Never mind, if we take the optimistic view of Councilor Rowena Hay, Lib Dem, Warden Hill), who advises, "This will enable them to look for other funding".
Yeah... Right...

Tell you what Councilor, if there is any way that the Festivals can avoid generating revenue for your own grubby little paws, I hope it can be found. I doubt it though. I can't see you giving back to the festival the monies that you raise through your excessive parking charges.

(R. H. Nuttall, Editor)

Festival Funding CutThe council could well do with reading their own document, "Cheltenham’s Cultural Strategy 2002 to 2006" in which they acknowledge, "...it is the core annual events of Music and Fringe, Jazz, Folk, Competitive Arts, Cricket and Literature Festivals;... which help to make Cheltenham unique.

People come to Cheltenham because there are high-quality cultural events and a fine supporting restaurant & cafe culture.  Not because of the Councilors.

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Many of us take learning for granted. From birth we discover new skills and develop a fuller understanding of the world around us. For children with a learning difficulty this process isn't so easy. It can be difficult for them to make sense of the things others take for granted. BIBIC exists to help these children reach their full potential and live a fulfilling and personally more rewarding life. BIBIC's involvement also benefits carers too.

Their home-based therapy helps children with conditions such as autism, brain damage, brain injury, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit disorder, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, microcephaly and other learning difficulties.

BIBIC draws on knowledge from various disciplines – speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, teaching etc - as well as sensory -motor techniques and combine it into a programme moulded to each individual child's needs and suitable for parents to carry out at home. The purpose is to maximise the opportunities for the child to learn more skills.

Over the years there have been many cases of children making dramatic improvements once they start receiving our help - immobile youngsters learning to crawl and walk, uncommunicative children making their feelings known.

If you would like any further information please contact Louisa Trunks on 01242 690606 or email louisa.trunks@bibic.org.uk.

www.bibic.org.uk

Mobile Phone Recycling Scheme

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This will generate useful income for BIBIC who will use it to further its work with brain injured chidren.

Contact Louisa Trunks on 01242 690606.

Important! Please do not send any mobiles directly to BIBIC.

New Local Business - Seasons Business & Leisure
Looking for a Venue to hold your event?

Seasons Business & Leisure is one of the newest venues in Cheltenham for business meetings, conferences and events and are situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham in Swindon Village. Formally the Eagle Star Sports and Social club, the Seasons business complex is also home to Cheltenham Town Football club's first team training and youth development centre.

Their new meeting rooms have recently been refurbished to reflect a more modern, business-like yet comfortable feel. And with natural daylight, air conditioning, stunning views overlooking Cleeve Hill, delicious menus to choose from and bars on site clients can be confident that they can make your event a memorable one.

They offer high quality facilities with a very professional feel. They benchmark themselves against some of the countries premier meeting and business venues, yet at a cost businesses can afford.