A well-known eyesore could become a hub where people can learn more about saving the planet, but the project needs a cash injection to make things happen. Eco charity Vision 21, which aims to make Gloucestershire communities more sustainable, has bought a run-down garage near Cheltenham's High Street. The charity purchased the garage so it could be part of “Planet Cheltenham”, a hub which, it hopes,...
No one can resist a bit of estate agent window shopping and we’re quite happy to oblige you in your bricks-and-mortar fantasy league with these dream properties. Walnut Close, Cheltenham GL52 3AG, £1.5 million This newly-built stunning five-bedroom house is in the Pittville area of Cheltenham and offers buyers three bathrooms (two en suite) and three reception rooms, as well as a spacious...
October and autumn can feel like a quiet season, with days getting shorter and most crops and flowers done for the year. It’s actually quite a busy time, though, because you have to prepare your garden for winter so you can get everything going again next spring. Here’s just a few of the jobs you need to add to your to-do list for October and early November. If your greenhouse or...
Autumn means pumpkins, jumpers and kicking through fallen leaves, but it also means more worries for householders about home security as longer nights present more opportunities for burglars. If you’re worried about your security at home as the nights draw in, here are five things you can do to feel safer after you’ve drawn the curtains and settled down in front of a fire and a film. Install a...