Society of the Week: History
Every week, we’ll be talking to a different society from UoG, finding out everything you want to know about them. This week we’re talking to the committee of the History society, headed by Georgina Norton. What…
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Commitment, cakes, and Christianity: Meet UoG’s newest chaplain
Between studying English at Dundee, training as a teacher in Norwich, and training as a priest at Durham, it’s fair to say Simon Witcombe is hardly a stranger to higher education. While he admits that…
What’s On: January 2018
Happy New Year! Happy 2018! It’s a fresh start, but when you think about it, January isn’t the best time to turn over a new leaf. The hangover is lingering, the piggy banks have been…
What’s On: December 2017
Ding Dong Merrily on High! It’s finally the festive season and the bells are certainly ringing. I am reporting for duty and ready to bring you a whole host of cosy events and seasonal shindigs….
Review: Murder on the Orient Express
Twelve apparent strangers on a train. 1 victim, 11 suspects. Murder on the Orient Express, arguably one of the most famous books ever written, and one of the most popular novels featuring Agatha Christie’s Poirot….
Comedy star Steve Speirs turns his hand to theatre and tells us why we should watch opera!
As some of you may already know, I am a huge advocate for young people within theatre. Whether its watching, acting or reviewing I believe the disconnect between the performing arts industry and younger generations…
How Food Can Affect Your Mental Health
We all know that it’s important to eat a balanced diet for a healthy body. It’s taught in schools, it’s on adverts, and your doctor has at some point probably given you some advice on…
What’s On: November 2017
This month Cheltenham’s calender is one Guy Fawkes would be proud of. And he had a serious social life. Start your month with not just a metaphorical bang but a literal one, as the Brewery…
Exclusive Competition: Win tickets to see Matt Forde
Comedian Matt Forde is coming to Gloucestershire with his new show, “A Show Hastily Rewritten in Light of Recent Events – Again!”. Forde, who is originally from Nottingham, is a political comedian and satirist who…
Evan Davis at the Cheltenham Literature Festival Review
Alas, the time has come. The final review of the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2017. I internally wept a silent tear whilst leaving Montpellier Park’s bustle of couples and families, smells of hog roast and fresh…