Tetbury CONNECT

Groups in Stroud assembled in a show of community solidarity,to call for Israel's killing of Palestinian people to stop. The community also called on the UK gov't to stop supporting the Israeli gov't.

A new Volunteer Hub has launched in Tetbury to enable people to volunteer at events in the town - or to seek volunteers. What a great way to meet people, make friends and boost confidence!

A police officer was sacked for weighing down keys on her laptop - to make it appear she was working at home. The officer admits she made errors of judgement - but doesn't accept she was dishonest?

The Royal Ag [RAU] has partnered with a women's university in Africa. The aim is to empower the women - who are involved in agriculture - through education - and boost their access to land and technology.

It's lovely to live in a beautiful Cotswolds town - but problems tend to arise when coachloads of visitors descend. Towns like this one aren't equipped forthe parking - or the influx of people - as some see it.

People who read for pleasure are more likely to be happy and fulfilled - and childhood is the ideal time to start! Simon Opher, SMP, describes how a local charity is helping children to get the reading habit.