50 things to do whilst in lockdown
“Lock up all you love and go and throw away the key.”Carrie Underwood I’ve had a few requests to write about things to do while in lockdown; here is a long list, with elaborations as…
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COVID-19 cancels Glos Tone Beret 2020
Glos Tone Beret 2020 – the chance to see some live music get together with some friends at your local bar, and find your new favorite band. The fundraiser festival was scheduled for the end…
Smart Spending!
As you all know, it can be really hard sometimes to make sure our finances are handled well. But when that maintenance loan comes through, it’s the greatest feeling ever. Nothing beats those three days…
Pittville Open Mike Nights
The Pittville SU Bar is not usually swarming with students. But recently a new event has sparked interest. Open Mike Nights are being held in the Phoenix Bar in Laurie Lee and everyone is welcome. …
Gloucester author Rachel Sargeant talks her new book ‘The Roommates’, how she became an author and advice for students
Local author Rachel Sargeant’s latest suspense novel The Roommates, published by HarperCollins is out now to get your hands on. This psychological thriller which follows Sargeant’s previous novel The Good Teacher is set in a…
Why I fell in love with the University of Gloucestershire.
When I first saw the Francis Close Hall campus, I fell in love. Seeing it just reminded me of Hogwarts and as soon as I walked through the grounds stood facing the Chapel, I knew…
How to Christmas shop like a boss – budgeting and top tips
That time of year is fast approaching. Christmas. The time where, as a child, you would excitedly write a list, hoping to get everything you wished for. But now it’s your turn to be gifting…
Pro-European group seeks to get students politically engaged
Many students may feel their voice is useless within ongoing political debate’s such as Brexit but this is not the case. In fact, the differences between our own upbringing and that of our parent’s highlight’s…
Why Cheltenham Literature Festival is great for Students!
Cheltenham’s Literature festival, known for its amazing variety of literary talent, once again lands in October this year. The event features a mixture of famous and new authors discussing a variety of topics and books….