It was lovely to come over to Tetbury this Saturdayfrom Chipping Sodbury I had a warm welcome from the run director and his wife and the other volunteers It was a much quieter park run than previous ones I have completed which was a pleasant change and enabled me to get a lower finish number for once A lovely setting for the park with mixed terrain through paths I wasn’t keen on the incline up the meadow but enjoyed the downhill part Not many tourists today except for those from Ireland Both Andrew Lockwood and Dan Fletcher achieved their 25 park run milestone today Lots of first timers to park run which was great to see you will get hooked and start doing silly challenges like getting a park run beginning with each letter of the alphabet I am currently doing this hence my visit to Tetbury for T It has been so nice visiting other parks rather than choosing my local one each time I was amazed to see the man in first place coming up the hill on his 2nd lap when I was only just making it down the 1stlap Well done Andrew Lockwood completing it in 18:27 Followed closely in 2ndplace by Ed Bailey and 3rd place by a first park time runner Cameron Lynch I really love how inclusive park run is and can be for everyone regardless of ability Park run really has been my therapy over the last few months Suffering from mental health issues I use running as my way to escape I love being in nature and feel a sense of pride when I complete a park run Even when feeling really low I try to get out and do it It is a great community and I am always made to feel very welcome I’d like to thank all the volunteers that make this happen every week please consider volunteering at times too to give back to this great event You can even run and volunteer too with some roles knowing you are doing a great thing for both your physical and mental health I will be back to Tetbury as a great course with lovely people © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner It was a beautiful morning for a run and Tetbury Goods Shed proved to be great choice for my latest tourist trip Arriving early with my fellow tourist from Bath gave us time for a warm up along the railway path before the marshals had put up their signage so we could speculate where the course would take us All soon became clear in the first timers and tourists briefing accompanied by a hand drawn map highlighting the key landmarks for the run including alpacas and a power substation - I bet there aren't any other parkruns that offer participants that particular combination of nature and industrialisation – and the delightfully named Mound of Opportunity The course itself has a nice bit of everything- ups (or as I now know to call them mounds of opportunity) and downs some out and back and a slightly downhill final kilometre for those so inclined to pick up the pace toward the finish By the time of the parkrun proper there was also ample clear signage and very encouraging marshals making sure we all went in the right direction jogged and walked the course today with the age categories going from JW10 to VM70-74 and the finish times ranging from 17:42 to 57:03 nicely illustrating that parkrun is for everyone 25 PB's and 51 first timers at Tetbury Goods Shed were testament to the good conditions on the day and I suspect that this is a lovely party of the country to spend a bank holiday weekend We had three complete newcomers to parkrun Rachel Cuthbert and Michel Ulrich and at the other end of the experience spectrum there were four parkrunners who had already notched up over 500 runs each – that’s a landmark our newcomers can aspire to in just over 9 years The milestone runners today were Guy Parfitt and David Brown who reached 25 and Craig Plowman who ran his 100th for the fifth week in a row was Andrew Lockwood and credit for the best age grade score goes to Mark Mackintosh with 78.75% Finally a big thank you to all the marshals for the encouragement on the way round and to the other volunteers on the day who allowed all the participants to be able to run or walk the lovely course Home > News By Simon Hacker | 11th February 2025 A boutique hotel in King Charles' home town which dates back to the sixteenth-century as a coaching inn says it is "taking a gamble" in tough trading conditions by opening a new bistro later this week Now putting the finishing touches on Bistro 23 at the Ormond Hotel in Tetbury owner Adrienne Bailey told Punchline-Gloucester.com that the new dining dimension was a step change in the hotel's retail offer and came on the back of a "six-figure" investment which has seen local firms working together to complete the project Adrienne said: "The hotel had a restaurant which was integral to the experience of staying here Tetbury draws people for its heritage and for antiques; against that it makes sense to raise our profile as a dining destination." She added: "We have sadly seen the recent closure of the King's Head in Cirencester  and the challenges in hospitality are clear but we resolved to take a gamble and embrace the demand that we know exists here by delivering a special new choice for people coming into the town." the hotel has also submitted plans this week through Malmesbury-based Clark and Maslin to Cotswold District Council which will see four more rooms added to the existing 21 as part of an investment which it says will top £0.5m The scheme would see sheds at the rear of the hotel demolished to make way for the new rooms the development covering an 810 sqm area at the Listed Grade II address Bistro 23's mission statement is to "redefine the local culinary scene with its ethos of relaxed dining in a friendly atmosphere" access to the bistro being through the courtyard of the popular hotel Adrienne added: "We are really grateful for the teams of local construction experts who have carried out this project Pearce electricians and plumbers and Wayne Cuss The kitchen will he headed up by head chef Dariusz Krzan who is renowned for his innovative flair and has curated a menu to "balance gastropub comfort with fine dining sophistication" added: "Our goal with Bistro 23 was to create a space where people can come together and enjoy the best of what the Cotswolds has to offer." ● With a grand Opening this Friday (February 14) the Ormond said is is still open to applications for staff to meet the new demand on the hotel as well as for its planned expansion; some 30 are currently on the payroll Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup The project has been more than a decade in the making and could see 620 acres of greenbelt transformed into a new town It has revealed plans to open a branch in town as part of a rapid expansion Forest of Dean venture shares its fears amid new burden Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission We use cookies to help make our website better. For more information on cookies and how to block them, visit https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ By Simon Hacker | 20th February 2025 Amid stirring interest in the town after it doubled up as the screen location for Disney+ romcom romp Rivals a small café bar has gone onto the market in Tetbury with a lease of under £9,000 a year Possibly the closest coffee shop to King Charles' home the Cotswold Coffee Bar currently serves guests with a dine in or take out menu and is found on Church Street next door to Tetbury Wines and opposite the footfall attractions of Henrietta's House toyshop and Hobbs House Bakery the business was known as Café Edge and Cornflower and the currently listed turnover is indicated by Broadway-based Business Parrnership as being £102,000 pa said: "The premises are on the ground floor of a Grade II listed period building which is believed to date back to the late 16th century The sales spec states: "A thriving and well-regarded licensed coffee bar located in the picturesque market town of Tetbury This popular establishment has built a strong reputation for serving high-quality specialty coffees With its warm ambiance and exceptional customer service the business enjoys a loyal customer base of both locals and visitors." Licensed and with potential to extend hours the address also has the benefit of al-fresco pavement seating The property is offered on a fully repairing 10-year lease until April 2031 at a price of £8,400 pa while the existing business as a going concern is offered for £47,500.  ● The Business Partnership can be contacted on 01386 335946 The Cotswold town of Tetbury continues to test fitness fanatics with a fearless streak as the annual Woolsack Races return on the last Bank Holiday in May 2025 Gloucestershire plays host to plenty of unique events that are as historic as they are unusual — including the annual Tetbury Woolsack Races sure to test brave participants strength and stamina.  Whether you're taking part as a competitor this event offers plenty of entertainment for the whole family.  The annual Tetbury Woolsack Races take place from 10am on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 2025.  The traditional event sees up to 5,000 spectators gather each year to witness competitors hoist heavy sacks weighing up to 60lb over their shoulders and trudge up and down the steep one in four gradient of Gumstool Hill along a challenging 240-yard course — all while raising money for local charities Whilst offering their encouragement from the side-lines visitors can also enjoy a lively array of entertainment With its origins believed to be in the 17th century and revived in the 1970s, the official race has been running for more than 40 years and is even listed in the Guiness Book of Records Anyone from children up to grown adults can participate in the races Men race with a 60 pound woolsack and women have 30 pounds There are also youth races where those aged 16 to 18 race with a 30 pound sack; as well as a children's class The weight of the children's woolsack is unspecified but is likely about the same as a pillow.  the family-friendly day out is free to attend and all for a good cause.  Check out SoGlos's round up of some of the county's wackiest events for more unmissable happenings in Gloucestershire.  Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox Being able to favourite articles is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits By Simon Hacker | 18th February 2025 Hailed as good news among estate agents but often less so for local business interest in second and holiday homes in and around Tetbury dramatically rose in the last year it's all been caused by a recent TV drama based on a novel by Gloucestershire's very own Jilly Cooper The holiday home insurance specialists Intasure say they have been crunching Google data on property for sale and that Tetbury has seen the UK's second highest rise in interest for 'properties to buy' searches As the home town of real-life King Charles, Tetbury was given an alter ego by its rebranding as 'Rutshire' and underwent a revamp for the 'bonkbuster' Disney+ drama in August 2023 With them came an array of stars who included Danny Dyer Intasure says its tracking of Google activity showed that 'quaint' Cotswolds town grew in popularity post-transmision of the drama show 14,300 browsed the town's property market in each subsequent month said: "TV and film play a large role in our lives and it is no surprise that people gain inspiration from them when it comes to choosing the right holiday home location." However, the use of rural homes as holiday and part-time addresses shows no sign of fading from controversy. In August last year villagers in Great Rissington called for a ban on Airbnb lettings in their parish urging Cotswold District Council to bake in conditions which would ban holiday rental on a bid for conversion work in their village The parish council wrote: "Many Cotswold villages have a high proportion of second homes and homes used for AirBnB Because the owners are rarely in the village the village loses its cohesion and community spirit In guidance on holiday home occupation for specific sites developed to provide such use CDC said: "The Council takes the maintenance of these restrictions seriously some of the holiday accommodation has been occupied in breach of the occupancy conditions The Council has served a number of enforcement notices in respect of breaches and these have been upheld on appeal by the Secretary of State." Additionally, from April this year, Forest of Dean District Council plans to tackle the same issue by imposing a council tax increase of up to 100% on second and empty homes said 300 such homes in the Forest of Dean were identified and added: "In part due to things like the second home market house prices in the Forest of Dean have risen substantially over the last few years making it more difficult for local people to be able to buy property in the district We believe these changes will help to increase the number of homes available and may help to balance house prices in the area."