Gloucestershire Culture interviews
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From a corporate tech career to following her crafting dream – meet the owner of Gloucester's newest creative studio
After a long career in the NHS, being made redundant gave Lisa Yates a chance to follow her dream of opening a creative studio –...
Hiroshima, Anne Frank and the Cotswolds: Stuart Priest reflects on a remarkable 40 years at Batsford Arboretum
From nurturing trees descended from survivors of the Hiroshima A-bomb and Anne Frank's famous horse chestnut, to planting olives...
'It's conservation in action' – WWT Slimbridge's grounds manager on creating emotional connection through landscape
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is one of Gloucestershire's most popular family days out, but it's also an internationally significant...
'We are passionate about removing barriers to nature' – WWT Slimbridge's education manager on new programmes, winter offers and mindfulness outdoors
From hands-on outdoor sessions and Wetland Explorer Days to magical winter wildlife encounters and wellbeing activities, discover...
'We exist to educate and inspire' – Discover what it takes to be a member of the demonstrations team at WWT Slimbridge
From fabulous flying pelicans to ancient 'living fossil' geese, the demonstrations team at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre bring...
'What Cheltenham Festivals does for the community is enormous' — Attivo shares why its long-standing corporate partnership is so valuable
From facilitating the first-ever relaxed concert for families at Cheltenham Music Festival 2025 to seeing exclusive performances...
'Curation and collaboration are very much part of our DNA' — Meet the co-CEO of Cheltenham Festivals
In a brand-new series of interviews with business leaders from across the county, SoGlos speaks to Cheltenham Festivals co-CEO,...
Meet the emergency foster carer who puts compassion first when supporting young people
Offering complete sanctuary and space for young people at her semi-rural home in the county, Jules, who has worked with...
Meet the chef championing sustainable Cotswolds cuisine at Burleigh Court
Passionate about using local ingredients to their full potential, head chef Shaun Jones from Burleigh Court Hotel speaks to SoGlos...
Meet the inspiring carer who confirms that 'there is a place for everybody in fostering'
With 14 years experience fostering teenagers, Linda, who has worked with Gloucestershire County Council Fostering throughout her...
Meet the mixed media artist at New Brewery Arts
In the fourth instalment of its meet the maker series, SoGlos chats to painter and mixed media artist, Tracey Elphick, about how...
Meet the stained glass artist at New Brewery Arts
In the third of New Brewery Arts's meet the maker series, SoGlos speaks to stained glass artist, Daniella Wilson-Dunne, about what...
Meet the director of The Sub Rooms with 40 years experience in the entertainment industry
SoGlos talks to the director of The Sub Rooms, Hugh Phillimore, about his impressive career spanning more than 40 years in the...
Meet the sustainable textile artist at New Brewery Arts
In the second of New Brewery Arts' meet the maker series, SoGlos chats to emerging textile artist, Sophie Bowen, about her craft,...
How to get your feet feeling fabulous for the Christmas party season
Tewkesbury-based Podiatry clinic, ProPodiatry, share how to get your feet feeling good in time for Christmas - from nail...
The best houseplants for your Gloucestershire home
From succulents and cacti to orchids and calathea, SoGlos talks to Glenn Satterthwaite from The Fairview Gardener to find out the...
Meet the ethical jewellery designer at New Brewery Arts
In the first of New Brewery Arts' meet the maker series, SoGlos speaks to jewellery designer, maker and tutor, Hayley Kruger,...
Gloucestershire couple to become the face of boutique Cotswolds hotel The Old Stocks Inn
Find out what the two competition winners are most looking forward to as part of their prize and how Instagram helps inspire days...
How Gloucestershire conservation projects are helping to protect trees from extinction
With one in three tree species threatened with extinction in the wild, Westonbirt, the National Arboretum is playing an important...
The most exciting sculptures to see and buy in Gloucestershire in 2022
Cotswold Sculpture Park reopens this April 2022 with over 200 sculptures on display – and SoGlos caught up with the park’s owners...
‘Ultimately, what I am interested in is the human stories and experiences behind these things’: Meet the new director of the Corinium Museum
SoGlos caught up with the new director of the Corinium Museum in Cirencester to find out what it’s like to run a venue of such...
How to turn your garden into an extension of your Gloucestershire home
With the sun making a gradual reappearance, it’s nearly time to get out in the garden again – and SoGlos caught up with Trioscape...
Why regular home security reviews are so important
Home security should never be taken for granted – and Gloucestershire-based Severnside Security shares why it’s so important to...
What to plant to help Gloucestershire’s wildlife this spring
With the days getting brighter and longer, fresh buds blooming and nature slowly coming back to life, SoGlos spoke to an expert...
‘It’s a real joy to be amongst people who are so creative’: Meet the CEO of New Brewery Arts
Ever wondered what it’s like to run an art gallery? SoGlos spoke to the CEO of New Brewery Arts in Cirencester to see what running...
Why staycations are here to stay: M5 Motorhome Hire expert insight
Having expanded its fleet during the pandemic, M5 Motorhome Hire says staycations are here to stay, thanks in part to some...
‘Working at Westonbirt Arboretum has been a life-changing experience’: Meet the trainee arborist at Westonbirt Arboretum
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum is a charity which helps support the care of Westonbirt Arboretum, as well as offering paid...
‘It is a privilege to work here’: Meet the General Manager at the Queens Hotel
Cheltenham is full of incredible businesses with passionate people and teams behind them who love what they do – just like Erol...
'It's been an extraordinary year': Meet the managing director at Dunkertons Cider
Cheltenham has a wealth of incredible independent shops, bars, pubs and restaurants, with passionate business owners behind them...
