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Adventures in the Mud
Adventures in the Mud - by Debs We gathered a little earlier in the day than usual as we had planned for the Ramblers to do the Evesham Round walk – a lovely loop, but at 5 miles, a slightly longer walk than we usually do. And of course, we also wanted to make sure we...
A Crafty Afternoon by Debs and Trish
A Crafty Afternoon – by Debs and Trish SBC’s pre-Christmas Get-together was smaller than planned as our numbers were affected by Covid and other health issues for some unlucky people – we missed seeing you, best wishes and hope you will feel better soon. Those who...
A ‘Mosaic’ Amble/Ramble in Cirencester, by various attendees
A 'Mosaic' Amble/Ramble in Cirencester – by various Trish writes... Something for all tastes – Cirencester provided a ‘mosaic’ of entertainments… October 1st was a glorious Autumn Day - Cirencester, our venue, bathed in sunshine, the centre bustling with shoppers and...
Tewkesbury by Water and Land by Debs and Trish
Tewkesbury by Water and Land – by Debs and Trish Water Despite encouraging weather forecasts at the start of the week, when we met just before 2.00 pm umbrellas were already raised, not quite the water element we wanted, however spirits were not unduly dampened....
2021 Year in Review
Despite the disruptions posed by coronavirus, we have had a successful first year developing our fledgling support group. In addition to launching our digital community hub we also held a well-attended program of social events. It’s been great to keep in touch with old faces and to welcome new, with our community now standing 68 strong.
Spring Amble/Ramble in Ross by David Hinds
Spring Amble/Ramble in Ross-on-Wye – by David Hinds On the 9th April 16 members of the SBC gathered on the North side steps of the market hall in Ross. After the initial introductions and putting names to faces the conversation soon turned to what outer covering the...
SBC Winter Craft and Chat Meeting – By Margaret Carter
Winter Craft and Chat Meeting – by Margaret Carter On December 4th, a cold and crisp day, a small gathering of a dozen or so people met at The Butterfly Gardens in Churchdown. Inside, the air was warm and welcoming. With teas and coffees in hand, chatting and catching...
Autumn Amble/Ramble in Tetbury – by Naomi Whitaker
Autumn Amble/Ramble in Tetbury – by Naomi Whitaker The bustling market town of Tetbury was the setting for SBC’s autumn Amble/Ramble. In gentle sunshine, nine of us met by the historic Market House, drawn together through shared life experience and looking forward to...
Jola Malin – an Author in our Midst
“I never saw myself as an expert-by-experience or a vigilant, dedicated, resourceful adventurer. At least not to write that on my CV. I’d been working for several years in hospitality, and always looking for a ‘serious job’, a chance to change the world for the...
Good Grief Festival is Back!
“Good Grief Festival is back this October 30th and 31st with another jam-packed programme of virtual events including talks, interviews, workshops and on-demand Grief School sessions.” There’s plenty of free, virtual content - see their website for What’s On!