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All Things Cheltenham is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, events, community updates, and sport from in and around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Each episode rounds up what’s happening across the town – from local stories and community notices to what’s on this week – helping you stay connected with what’s going on locally.

  1. 3 MAY

    All Things Cheltenham Podcast Farewell

    I’m making a simple announcement with a big reason behind it: I’m stopping the All Things Cheltenham podcast. The listen numbers have dropped over time, and while that’s normal for many local shows, I can’t justify splitting my time when another Cheltenham project is exploding with demand. That project is Events In Cheltenham, and it has quickly become the most useful thing I can build for the town. I’ve set up a website, social channels, and an online calendar at eventsincheltenham.co.uk so you can actually find what’s on without digging. I’m talking pub quizzes, local garage sales, car boot sales, and the kind of church cake and plant sale you only hear about after it’s finished. These community events often don’t have a proper place to advertise, so they get missed even though they’re exactly what makes Cheltenham feel alive. If you organise an event, or you know someone who does, the best part is that submissions are free. Head to the website and use the “submit your event” button, fill in the form, and I’ll take it from there. I’m grateful to everyone who has listened to the podcast, and I hope this new focus helps you discover something in Cheltenham you genuinely didn’t know existed. Subscribe for more local updates, share this with one Cheltenham organiser, and if the calendar helps you find something great, leave a quick review and tell me what you discovered. 📍 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.

    4 min

  2. 26 APR

    Cheltenham Community News & Events | All Things Cheltenham

    Cheltenham’s future can feel like it’s arriving in two speeds at once: billion-pound tech ambition on one side, and the everyday questions of shops, safety, and local culture on the other. I bring you a tight, practical weekly roundup that connects those dots, starting with the latest move forward on the Golden Valley development near GCHQ and what a new cyber technology and innovation hub could mean for jobs, training, and investment in West Cheltenham. We also dig into growing uncertainty around the municipal offices on the Promenade, after fresh reports suggest the planned sale and spa hotel conversion may not be as straightforward as hoped. Then we switch gears to what many people actually plan their week around: Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s 30th anniversary (29 April to 4 May), plus the venues, the festival village feel, and why it remains one of the biggest dates in the Cheltenham events calendar. From there, it’s all about what’s opening, what’s changing, and what you should know: a potential Gail’s bakery café on the Promenade, the Brew House and Kitchen reopening after a refurb, and the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival returning to Montpellier Gardens in June. On the community side, we share the confirmed closure date for the PDSA charity shop, clear up the Shoe Zone “closing down” confusion, highlight the Cheltenham Guardians safeguarding patrols and Night Care Hub, and give a nod to Motive Music Academy for anyone looking for lessons or a low-pressure trial. If you find this roundup useful, please subscribe, share it with someone local, and leave a review so more people can find the Cheltenham news and events they care about. Links to all of these in the description  Motive Music Academy  Cheltenham Guardians  Podcast  https://www.eventsincheltenham.co.uk Newsletter  https://www.eventsincheltenham.blog Calendar  https://www.eventsincheltenham.co.uk/events-in-cheltenham-calendar/ 📍 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.

    15 min

  3. 19 APR

    Cheltenham News, Events and Sport | All Things Cheltenham

    Big local stories can feel scattered across social feeds and rumours, so I’m pulling the week into one clear Cheltenham update you can actually use. We start with serious Gloucestershire Police developments: confirmation that no further action will be taken against a 16-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after the Honeyborne Way incident, while a 17-year-old remains on bail and investigators continue enquiries. I also share two active appeals: one after the theft of the distinctive Cheltenham Festival artwork “Making Amends” by Claire Haggis, and another for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage following the Prestbury Road collision involving a cyclist and a bus, after which the woman sadly dies from her injuries.  From there, I get into the changes you’ll notice on a night out, as Cheltenham venues align with police and the council on a unified unverified ID retention policy. I also touch on the realities facing local business, from a court hearing about repeated shoplifting at Pets at Home to uncertainty in the hospitality sector as Francomanca announces multiple UK closures. With the Cheltenham Borough Council elections coming up on Thursday 7 May, I run through the key dates, including the registration deadline and the need for valid photo ID, plus the local issues that are likely to dominate the debate.  There’s plenty of good news and things to do as well. Cheltenham Town FC make it back-to-back wins with more late drama, and I give a shout-out to Be More Bob for taking the top prize in a national window display competition. On the community noticeboard, there’s a new luxury dog grooming studio, SoFetch, and a big anniversary for Hallowed Grounds Coffee. Then it’s a full Cheltenham events guide: Fringe Festival launch night at the Playhouse, local markets, Striking Comic Con, a sunrise birdsong walk at Cox’s Meadow, live music at HMV, Musical Theatre Karaoke, the Charlton Kings Village Fete, the Friends of Pittville plant sale, and a brand-new Craft Coven meetup.  If you enjoy getting your Cheltenham news and events in one place, follow or subscribe, share the show with someone local, and leave a review so more people can find it. So Fetch  Fringe Festival Launch Show Birdsong At Sunrise Striking Comic Con 📍 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.

    26 min

  4. 12 APR

    Cheltenham News & Events | All Things Cheltenham with Suzanne (DJ at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 ) & Tyrone from Real Talk Unfiltered

    A town’s story isn’t just the headlines, it’s the people who show up after them. This week we start with Cheltenham local news that’s difficult but important, including a police appeal following a fatal incident near Millennium Bridge and Honeybourne Way. From there, we move to the work that quietly holds things together, like Cheltenham’s No Child Left Behind programme tackling child poverty and inequality through schools, local organisations, and practical support for families. We also cover what’s changing on the ground and what’s coming up in the calendar. There’s an update on the new David Lloyd Leisure Club in Bishop’s Cleeve, the latest on Russell Howard adding an extra Everyman Theatre date, and a reminder that the Cheltenham Science Festival is back in early June with talks, workshops, interactive sessions, and plenty for families. On the pitch, Cheltenham Town grind out a late point then deliver a huge 4-0 away win, officially securing League 2 status for next season. Then we bring in two brilliant local voices. Susanna from Big Sis DJs shares how she went from mixing at home to landing a Jazz Festival slot, what it really takes to plan a tight set, and how jazz-influenced house music can still feel warm, fun and accessible. Tyrone, creator of the TikTok account Real Talk Unfiltered, explains how he builds a safe zone for mental health conversations, why he keeps it raw, and what it feels like when millions of people connect with your words in real time. If you enjoy smart local updates and honest conversations, subscribe, share the podcast with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people around Cheltenham can find us. Suzanne DJ Instagram Big Sis Events and Courses Cheltenham Jazz Festival Suzanne at Deya Brewery Suzanne Upcoming Events 15th April - DJ Beginner Course (6 week course) 2nd May - Big Sis Takeover @ Yamaha Free Stage, Montpelier Gardens at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 9-10:45pm 16th May - Big Sis DJs House Party with Dani Whylie @ The Swamp at Deya Brewery, Cheltenham 5th June - Mind Expansion Pack 4.0 @ Deya Brewery, Cheltenham Tyrone - Real Talk Unfiltered - TikTok Poetry Festival Birdsong at Coxs Meadow Cheltenham Lido the Big Chill25 📍 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.

    1hr 6min

  5. 5 APR

    Cheltenham News & Events | All Things Cheltenham with Louise and Anna ( Love to Move ) & Moments by Katie Mitchell Photography

    Cheltenham can feel like a hundred different towns in a single week, and this one proves it. We start with the stories that shape day-to-day life, including the controversial return of a Cheltenham Racecourse car boot sale, a bungling burglar who got himself stuck mid break-in, and the green light for 171 new homes off Old Gloucester Road with a big chunk set aside as affordable housing. We also dig into the practical stuff that affects every journey, from fully funded M5 Junction 10 improvements to VOI’s new push to stop e-scooters being left across pavements and access points. Then we zoom in on the parts of Cheltenham you might walk past without noticing. The Hare And The Minotaur sculpture on the Promenade gets named one of the UK’s best hidden artworks, sparking the question of what public art should be and who gets to decide. On the high street, we touch on new openings that signal changing tastes and confidence in the town centre, including Therapy Clinic on Cheltenham High Street and Mango arriving at Regent Arcade. Sport gets its say too, with a Cheltenham Town men’s result update and a big preview of Cheltenham Town Women’s crucial home match. Two guest chats bring the heart of the show. Louise Roberts from the British Gymnastics Foundation and Anna Castillo from Parkinson’s UK explain Love To Move, a seated exercise programme combining music, movement and “brain gymnastics” to support mobility, cognition and social connection, including free Parkinson’s-specific online sessions and how locals can train as deliverers. We also meet Katie from Moments By Katie Mitchell Photography, who shares how she moved from army life into maternity, newborn and family photography, how she handles wriggly toddlers, and why she backs a local charity while building a “baby’s first year” journey for clients. If you like smart local updates with real people and practical takeaways, subscribe, share the show with a Cheltenham friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Donate to Bike Ride Love to Move Application to train  British Gymnastics Foundation Parkinsons  Katie Photography Website Katie Facebook Katie Instagram 📍 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.

    1hr 12min

  6. 29 MAR

    Cheltenham News & Events | All Things Cheltenham with Archie (Lifesaver Power) & Eddie & Nikki (Not a Cult)

    Your phone dies. Your train’s delayed. Your ticket’s on an app. You need a taxi. That tiny red battery icon becomes a real problem fast. So I sit down with Archie from LifeSaver Power, the team behind the portable charging stations you may have seen at the Cheltenham Festival. We chat about how the rent-swap-return system works, what it costs, why unlimited swaps matter at big events, and how they’re building a more sustainable, circular model using renewable energy. Before that, we run through the stories shaping Cheltenham right now: a local mum taking on a huge endurance fundraiser for Sue Ryder by running the London Marathon and then 100 miles back to Cheltenham; reminders to register to vote before the deadline; drink cartons now accepted in kerbside recycling; and a major win for local heritage as Cheltenham Lido is secured until 2120. We also touch on safety concerns, recent incidents, and a positive step with new zero-emission buses across Gloucestershire. Then we lighten things up with Nikki and Eddie from Not A Cult, Cheltenham’s improvised comedy group. They explain how improv works, why audience prompts can be chaos in the best way, and what to expect at their upcoming shows. Cheltenham Mum Just giving Page Registar to Vote Cheltenham Coucil Elections Women Cheltenham FC Tickets  Lifesaver Power Free Blood Pressure Checks  Cheltenham Town FC - Groundsman Job Springbank Choir Not A Cult - Tickets Not A Cult Website The Ivy Cheltenham Easter Cheltenham Poetry Festival YMCA Sleep Easy Jazz Festival Love Gloucestershire Single Night 📍 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.

    1hr 18min

  7. 22 MAR

    Cheltenham News & Events | All Things Cheltenham with Andy Rea (Dark side of the Ales Festival ) & John (Cheltenham Backgammon Club)

    A bridge that’s stood since the 1980s is about to come down, and it’s just one sign that Cheltenham is changing fast. I’m Reg, and this week’s All Things Cheltenham is a proper town-wide sweep of local news, community stories, sport and events, with plenty of moments that make you stop and think about what kind of place we’re all building together. I start with the latest on the Regent Arcade Bridge demolition tied to the Cavendish House redevelopment, plus High Street chatter, proposed 20 mph zones across Gloucestershire and a worrying report of a residential street that appears to be sinking. There’s good news too, from Nagumi being shortlisted for a major local award to Cheltenham Borough Council backing grassroots projects through the Community Pride Fund, and a genuinely heartwarming care home surprise that proves small acts can carry big meaning. Then we go deeper with two guests. Festival programmer Andy Rea joins me to talk about the Dark Side of the Ales festival at the Sandford Park Alehouse, a free community festival mixing dark ales with film, quizzes, live music and comedy. John also joins to explain the Cheltenham Backgammon Club, why it exists, how league nights work, and why beginners are welcome even if you’ve only ever played at home. If you like hearing what’s on in Cheltenham and want your voice included, subscribe, share, leave a review, and message me on WhatsApp so I can feature your views in a future show. Cheltenham Backgammon Club | Facebook https://cheltenhambackgammonclub.weebly.com/about.html Love to Move That's the Fresh Art Fair A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul 📍 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.

    1hr 10min

  8. 15 MAR

    Cheltenham News & Events | All Things Cheltenham with Helen (Nutrition Centre) & Tom (Empty Chair)

    Cheltenham can feel like two towns at once: the headline-making, visitor-packed version that explodes into life during Festival week, and the everyday version built on small shops, familiar faces, and the places we choose to support. We start by unpacking the Cheltenham Festival 2026, from the biggest racing moments and the scale of the crowds to the sobering welfare news that many locals are still processing after the final race. From there, we move into Cheltenham town centre changes that hit closer to home, including store closures and what they signal for the future of independent retail. Helen joins me from the Nutrition Centre on Bath Road, sharing the story of a business that has quietly served Cheltenham for more than five decades and explaining what people actually come in for, from whole foods to supplements and practical advice on healthier choices. We also open up “Have Your Say” with listener messages on potholes and road safety, then run through a stacked Cheltenham events guide: a teaser clip with Andy Ray on the Dark Side Of The Ale Festival, plus sci-fi fun with Forcefest UK, the Cheltenham Poetry Festival, family inflatables, and “Empty Chairs” at the Swan Pub, where Tom is creating a no-pressure space for conversation and connection. Subscribe or follow All Things Cheltenham, share this with a friend who loves local life, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s the one Cheltenham story or event you want us to cover next? Keith Scarrott Shoes Cheltenham Playhouse  Cheltenham is Growing SoGlos Awards Dark Side of the Ales Festival Facebook Force Fest UK at Town Hall Cheltenham Poetry Festival Empty Chair 📍 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.

    1hr 20min
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All Things Cheltenham is a weekly podcast bringing you local news, events, community updates, and sport from in and around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Each episode rounds up what’s happening across the town – from local stories and community notices to what’s on this week – helping you stay connected with what’s going on locally.

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  • Creator
    Reg
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All Things Cheltenham
  • Show Website
    All Things Cheltenham

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