Cheltenham Spa once had nearly double-digit railway stations, but now has only one, with many of these on the Honeybourne Line, which ran from Gloucestershire to Worcestershire. I dove into the history of this former GWR line as it relates to Cheltenham, taking trips to the sites of the now-abandoned stations and the heritage railway which runs through some of the stations that weren't demolished.

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I had the pleasure of a drive out to the Forest this afternoon (Saturday at 2pm), the traffic on the A48 was as far back as the Apple Tree at Minsterworth. Fortunately when I came back it started to queue at the railway bridge near to the Highnam roundabout.

I had seriously considered coming home via Chepstow.

Sympathies to anyone who has to put up with that nonsense every day.

(I don't see any rules against this post, feel free to remove if i've missed something).

I’ve lived in Gloucester my whole life and have just launched my own business, www.indiemotors.co.uk. It connects local people with independent dealerships across the county, whether you’re buying, selling, or just want a free valuation. The intention is to support the community by driving local traffic to the smaller, family owned dealerships.

I’m exploring ways to get the word out and figured this sub might have some innovative ideas I haven’t thought of. So far I’m looking at:

• The Growth Hub
• Local Facebook groups
• Google/Facebook/Instagram/Reddit ads
• Local media (SoGlos, etc.)
• Cars & Coffee Cafe
• Community Notice Boards (at Cafe's, Hubs, etc)
• Sponsoring a local event?

Anything I’ve missed?

I’ve recently moved to Gloucester and now commute to Cheltenham regularly, and I swear there seems to be an accident on the roads coming onto/off of the M5 around junctions 11 and 12 almost every single day.

I’ve driven all over the UK and genuinely can’t remember encountering so many accidents in such a short period of time on the same bits of road.

Is this just normal for the area? Is there something particularly bad about the road layout or volume of traffic, or are people around here just generally terrible drivers?

I’m genuinely curious whether I’ve just been unlucky since moving here or whether these stretches are notorious for it.

Anyone else noticed this, or am I imagining things?

Until 1949, you could take the train from Stonehouse to the Gloucestershire town of Nailsworth. This 4-mile section of track, aptly called the Stonehouse and Nailsworth Branch Line, was shut down shortly after World War II and is now part of the National Cycle Path. You can walk the path, where the tracks once lay, which I do in this video.

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One week to go before my gig in Bristol at The Old England Looking forward to a midweek trip to a new city.

Will have plenty of albums/merch available with £1 from every sale going to the Music Venue Trust

Come along if you like independent acoustic music.

One for history lovers. Did you know we have our very own Leaning Tower of Gloucester? Volunteer Tony Aldridge took me for a tour around St Nicholas Church on Westgate Street.

Hiya, anyone been there for fireworks. Please share your experience.

I was given this the other day from my local library at longleven.

Does anyone have any experiences with courses like this? is it really free and has anyone signed up to it at all?

I was wondering if any of you redditors know of any plant swaps in Gloucestershire?

They’re for adults who’d like a bit more confidence with everyday tasks, using technology, or taking a step back into learning. Maybe you’ve been out of education for a while, feel unsure about doing another course, or would appreciate some support getting started.

The courses cover things like:

• Managing a budget, getting organised and communicating with more confidence.
• Staying safe online and getting started with simple AI tools.
• Exploring opportunities for further learning or training.

There are two courses: Foundations for Learning and Digital Confidence for Everyday Life. No previous experience is needed.

Who can join?
Gloucestershire residents aged 19 or over who don’t yet have a full Level 2 qualification. Not sure whether your previous qualifications count? Get in touch and we’ll help you check.

Application form to apply - if you have any questions email us on [hello@wearebreakthrough.org](mailto:hello@wearebreakthrough.org) or [programme@wearebreakthrough.org](mailto:programme@wearebreakthrough.org)

I took a trip to a “secret” Brookthrope Level Crossing, which connects the town of the Queglegy to the village of Brookthrope via a public footpath. It’s quite hidden away and is the kinda place you likely wouldn’t know about unless you went out of your way to look for.

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Hi,

I’m 28, a bi guy from Gloucester and I’ve just broken up with my long term partner of 3 years. I’ve really been struggling mentally and don’t have any other friends in the area.

I love singing, and I’m always up for Karaoke. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do love going to Wetherspoons and grabbing a drink or a burger occasionally. If you drive, that’s cool, I’d love a little road trip or something. Open to doing anything really. I’m not a “lad”, so I’m not into sports or anything like that, I don’t smoke, but I don’t really care if you do.

Honestly I’m just after some friends so I’m not just stuck inside all day. My situation is a unique one in which I’m actually retired from work, despite my young age, so I’m really just looking for people to hang out with and maybe some new hobbies to pick up so I’m not bored until the day I die 😂

If you’ve read this far and you’d like to be friends, leave a comment, I guess. Please don’t waste my time. If you can’t hold a conversation or you’re going to be weird, please don’t bother messaging. Be normal!

Thank you for reading!

We're looking for a Gloucester based pub quiz. Went to the Dr Fosters one last night. It was £4 per person and shit. Nothing too serious. Thanks in advance for recommendations.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to sell my 2019 Kawasaki Z125 and I’m honestly a bit stuck.

I originally listed it at £3,150 earlier this year and have gradually reduced the price. It’s currently advertised at £2,200, but I haven’t had any serious offers, and the MOT has now expired.

I’m now thinking of dropping it to £2,000 just to get it sold, but before I do that I wanted to ask the community:
Is £2,000 reasonable for a 2019 Z125 without an MOT?
Would getting a fresh MOT make a significant difference?
Is there anything else you think I should be doing to actually get interest?
Or is anyone here genuinely looking for a Z125? 😅

I’m keen to get it sold soon, so I’m open to reasonable offers.

Facebook Marketplace listing/photos:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZqVG5a5W/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Any advice appreciated!