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It sounds like something invented for a comedy sketch. Every year in Gloucestershire, hundreds of people gather on the side of a steep hill to watch grown adults throw themselves downhill in pursuit of a wheel of cheese. Welcome to the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling event, one of Britain’s strangest and most famous traditions. The event takes place on Cooper’s Hill near the village of Brockworth, just outside Gloucester. The rules […]

Wine lovers across Cambridgeshire are getting ready for the brand-new Cambridge Wine Festival 2026, taking place from 3–5 July 2026 at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The three-day festival is expected to attract wine enthusiasts from across the East of England, bringing together vineyards, wine merchants, independent producers and hospitality specialists in one of Cambridge’s most historic venues. Held in the centre of Cambridge, the Cambridge Wine Festival will offer […]

Following the landmark announcement that The Orchard Theatre will officially reopen its doors on 12 December 2026 with the pantomime spectacular Cinderella, starring Joe Pasquale, the venue has today confirmed the first shows in a powerhouse opening season for the 2027. The "Standing Ovation Musical" Blood Brothers, the hit British comedy The Full Monty, and a local spectacular from Dartford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (DAODS), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, […]

GlitterBeam has teamed up with Originals Live to give you the chance to win two tickets to a show of your choice on their Spring 2026 UK tour. This is not just another throwback night. Originals Live brings together the real voices behind the biggest 90s dance anthems, performing the tracks that defined a generation. Expect a high-energy live experience featuring over 40 hit singles, including UK number ones and […]