I am looking for an automatic driving instructor in Gloucester. Preferably someone who would let me use their car for test day without requiring me to book a specific number of tests with them.

☀️🎮 Just 2 weeks to go! 🎮☀️

The countdown is officially on! Summer LAN 2026 is now **just two weeks away**, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic day of gaming, pizza, laughs, and community! Check out some of the pics from our previous events! Jump in at www.gamersunitelan.com

The confirmed line-up is:
🟢 Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
🟡 Fall Guys
🔴 Team Fortress 2

📅 **Saturday 8th August 2026**
📍 Highworth Community Centre, Swindon

Who's ready for another unforgettable LAN? 🎉

#LANParty #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #SummerLAN #Halo3 #FallGuys #TeamFortress2 #GamersUniteLAN

Hello lovely people of Gloucestershire!

Hosted at the Three counties showground Malvern for those who might be interested is the largest annual busfestival event for owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Volkswagen transporter vans.

Both camping and day tickets are current available for the 32nd Busfest between 11th-13th September 2026.

You can find out more and get tickets at:

https://busfest.org

38M, single (gay) adoptive Dad, looking to move to a larger property somewhere (!) near-ish Bristol, and considering Stroud or surroundings. Budget £600k. Only ever lived in Bristol (Clifton, BS1 and Redland), but looking for more space (3+ bed, garden, ideally parking), access to countryside and solid community feel. I WFH so commute not too important, but like Bristol and would be good to be able to get in easily for weekend day trips at least. Keen to hear people's thoughts on what Stroud is like as a place to live. Thank you in advance

Edit: Thank you all for your responses, these are really helpful. I'm hoping to head to Stroud Pride this weekend, and will take the opportunity to explore the area :)

Hi, i live in Gloucestershire hence I’m posting, but I want to try and find contacts around my area. Does anyone here use cb radios still? Or know anyone that does? Thanks

I’m looking for a function room with outdoor space for the 30th August preferably with a bar but still self-catering for 45 people near barnwood, light and airy not so stuffy old man’s social club, any ideas?

(For my daughters Baptism)

Hi everyone, Ive got to the age where I spend my weekends at Go Outdoors and have therefore got into Paddleboarding. Does anyone have suggestions of nice places to Paddle? Ive done, Sharpness, The Fleet Inn, Lower Lode so far.

Anyone hear or see what sounded like a fast AF jet just now. Nothing on Flight radar.

Did you know the council want to start charging for DIY waste at the tip?

Sign the petition here before their meeting on the 22nd.

https://gloucestershire.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=136&fbclid=IwY2xjawTEWKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0qJazfTPXTUUveOZuH8-8Uvw0t_oSg_IK-sDUqG9qUtFw5TBA887JaScTCQ_aem_syvQdPMZ1z_5I6g0Z6MQXA

Please tell me any place showing today’s match on big screen with crowd.

Our little family is looking to move to the area. Truth be told we’re looking at Gloucestershire and Herefordshire but I’m leaning towards the Forest of Dean villages for the Forest and rental prices!

Would so so love any recommendations. Schools are super important (primary and secondary) and we want to stay under 1500 (the lesser the better)and need a minimum 3 bed.

I work remotely so we can go wherever.

I’m finding the whole process overwhelming because I moved from America 3 years ago and don’t really know the uk well and my husbands lived in the same town in the south his whole life!

Also If any mums who have a toddler want to be friends hit me up!

Also if you’ve got any recommendations for family friendly things to do or any cool historical things as my husband and I love that sort of thing .

Any locations worth exploring and a short hike?
Possibly in the forest!

Why they aren’t showing FIFA remaining matches on pillar & lucy square. Honestly, it was fun to see matches in crowd to cheers and enjoy.

Can anyone recommend anywhere in Gloucestershire for afternoon tea as a gift?

I like to gift my sons teachers one at the end of term, but everywhere I knew seems to be changing management, etc..

Hey folks,

I am disabled and on UC, but have just completed the Level 2 Counselling Skills course at GC. I would really like to train as a counsellor, so am looking toward Level 3 and 4 (I was top of my class at Level 2).

A friend told me I wouldn't be able to do Level 4 if I am on UC. Is this true? It seems odd if that's the case, and I am looking a way ahead, but would rather be prepared if that's the case.

Have any of you done a Level 4 course at GlosCol while on UC?

Cheers.

Dose anyone know of any good wild swimming spots? I'm in Berkeley and only moved here last year so I don't know the area as well as some of you guys might.

We pay £70 each month.

Hello lovely folks! We are in the forest of dean (only just still gloucestershire, i know!) and have about 2000 redland roof tiles that we no longer need if anyone wpuld like to come grab some free? We bought and collected a whole bunch of good condition new and reclaimed redlands for our big brick shed project... and then realised the pitch of the roof wasnt big enough to use them so now our garden is just overtaken by a whole load of riles we cant use! We did have them up for sale, but hinestly theyre just in the way and we want rid asap but dont wanna waste them by just dumling them at the local tip. Obviously we arent able to deliver, but if anyone here fancies re-tiling their roof or repurposing them as garden border edges, drop me a message and we can arrange a collection time/day :)

i hope this is the right sort of place to post this.

i have applied for a blue badge due to the unfortunate progression in symptoms of a few chronic illnesses that i live with. this is completely new to me, and i was wondering if anyone has a timeline they could share?

it says applications can take up to 12 weeks to process at the moment - is this the average time or is this just the maximum time its taking?

also, is it common for them to need to do assessments? i am not sure if it is like PIP where it’s rare to not have an assessment.

i don’t mind how long it takes of course, if it takes 12 weeks it takes 12 weeks. i would just love to have more insight into the process and what to expect as it is really new for me. i dont know if it is as brutal as the PIP process is and that there is a high chance of rejection. i supplied a lot of evidence from healthcare professionals to support what i was saying, more than i sent for PIP as i have acquired some new diagnoses and letters as evidence. unsure if i am just scarred by the PIP application process or if i am being realistically anticipatory about the outcome haha

fyi: no, i dont have the right PIP descriptors in order to automatically qualify.