#brimscombe

Le the (bike) bells ring out for Christmas

Bike riders of all ages enjoyed a ride from Brimscombe Mills to the Farmers Market this Saturday, with a special festive guest. Santa took time from his busy toy-making and sleigh-polishing schedule to join cyclists on their monthly bike ride into town. Cllr Robin Drury-Layfield, an organiser of the monthly rides, who kindly lent Santa his bicycle to join in the ride, said, “It was wonderful to…

The barge was restored by Cotswold Canals Trust volunteers.

This beautifully presented 1930s bay-fronted house in Brimscombe, enjoying stunning views across the valley, is currently on the market with The Property Centre, for offers over £400,000. Click here to take the virtual tour Situated in a popular area of Brimscombe the property is ideally placed to access wonderful countryside walks, well-regarded schools, local shops and Brimscombe Port.  The…

Sam Prior’s Brimscombe & Thrupp progressed to the next round of the FA Vase with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over AFC Aldermaston. Goals from Ben Deakin, Dean Turner, on his 50th game for the club, Harlie Price and Dave Woodfield made it a comfortable afternoon for the Lilywhites. Brimscombe travel to Combined Counties Premier Division – South outfit Sheerwater FC in the second qualifying…

Brimscombe v Highworth off due to heatwave @Btfcthemeadow @HighworthTownFC

Brimscombe’s latest pre-season game at home to Highworth Town has been called off amid forecasts of up to 40C. The match is scheduled for tomorrow, but due to soaring temperatures, the club took the decision to call the game off, citing protecting player, supporter and volunteer welfare.

A Green Party District Councillor is urging Gloucestershire Highways to support Brimscombe businesses that are feeling the pinch of lengthy road closures. Beki Aldam, Green Party District Councillor for Brimscombe and Thrupp, is highlighting the plight of business owners on Toadsmoor road, who say they are struggling because of the road closure. Cllr Aldam said: “Gloucestershire County Council…

Weston gave a strong performance at The Meadow.

Police are appealing for witnesses after 900 metres of telephone cables were stolen from roads in Stroud over the weekend. Underground telephone cables were removed from Ridgeway in Bussage and Toadsmoor Road in Brimscombe overnight on Sunday into Monday (22 and 23 May). It was reported that offenders had visited locations along the route before removing drain covers and stealing cables valued…