🎧 Episode Summary

In this special Christmas edition of All Things Cheltenham, Reg Lee shares the latest local news, business updates, and community notices from across the town. From shop moves and new openings to fundraising ideas and festive events, this episode is all about keeping Cheltenham connected during the holiday season. Reg also encourages listeners to get involved, submit events, and support local initiatives — before wrapping up with warm Christmas wishes to the community.

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📰 What’s Covered in This Episode

•Christmas greetings to listeners

•Co-op Travel relocating to TJ Jones

•A new chocolate shop, Canoops, opening soon

•Concerns around independent artists and redevelopment

•Cheltenham Lido fundraising through engraved bricks

•Vehicle Solutions recruiting MET technicians

•Recycling Christmas cards to support charity

•A quieter events calendar due to the festive break

•How listeners can submit events for free

•Ways to get involved with the podcast and community

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⭐ Key Takeaways

•Support local businesses this Christmas

•Community engagement keeps Cheltenham thriving

•You can submit events and notices free of charge

•Enjoy the festive season — but take it easy and stay safe

📍 Get involved with All Things Cheltenham

Submit your local events, community notices, or news tips free of charge via the website.

🎙️ Listen, follow, and share the podcast to support local voices in Cheltenham.

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Welcome to All Things Cheltenham, your weekly podcast bringing you the latest local news, community stories, sport, events, and updates from in and around Cheltenham.

In this episode, we cover a peaceful town centre protest monitored by police, the exciting opening of Mad Dog Brewery Co at Cheltenham’s historic former fire station, and plans to restore a Grade II listed building on Bath Road. We also look at proposed new housing in Bishop’s Cleeve, highlight new businesses opening across the town, and reflect on changes to Cheltenham’s independent retail scene.

On the sports front, Cheltenham Town are drawn against Leicester City in the FA Cup third round, alongside the latest league result.

We also round up what’s on in Cheltenham, including festive events, markets, theatre, live music, exhibitions, family activities, and community gatherings happening across the town in the run-up to Christmas.

All Things Cheltenham is all about celebrating the town, supporting local businesses, and keeping you informed about what’s happening locally.

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A warm welcome from Reg Lee to your new weekly podcast called All Things Cheltenham. I used to do the same name as a local social media account and am back as a podcast. Do hope you enjoy the idea and will join me each week.

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📍 Get involved with All Things Cheltenham

Submit your local events, community notices, or news tips free of charge via the website.

🎙️ Listen, follow, and share the podcast to support local voices in Cheltenham.