This is an absolutely wonderful little shop that I think a lot of people forget exits in Gloucester…read moreselling mostly Beatrix Potter books mugs and other bits and bobs. It's based on the Beatrix Potter story of a poor tailor and a cat and some mice on Christmas Eve which is set at this very shop. Upstairs there is a little museum telling the tale of Beatrix Potter and has a lot of rare items that belonged to her. Even if you don't have any children and are grown up go anyway I think no matter how old you are you will still find it quite magical.

I'm a big fan of the library in Cheltenham. It is a good size with an impressive collection and it…read moreis a simple process to request an item from another Gloucestershire library to be delivered in Cheltenham for a small cost of just 50p. In my experience though (although I have only done this a couple of times), the books did take quite a long time to arrive and for me to be notified that they were ready to collect. Other than this, the Cheltenham library is great. The staff are lovely and really helpful, and the online library services such as requesting books are really handy.

Useful workspace upstairs. Usually quiet students etc apart from the staff who frequently talk…read moreacross the book shelves and make little attempt to keep noise to a minimum.

Library is on the 2nd floor but there is a lift for wheelchair/pram access. Well stocked shelves…read moreand knowledgeable staff. They have a childrens story time where mums can bring little ones once a week. THey also offer free internet access with about 4/5 computers.

Large library at the top of Lydney. Have a great selection…read moreof books with a special area for children. The offer a secletion of dvds to rent. Down stairs they have a compuetr room with 5 or 6 computers for the public to use. Staff are friendly, Library is always clean and tidy

The centre is an excellent facility with helpful staff. The…read moreLife DRawing classes are held there on Wednesdays, in perfect surroundings.

The Gartholwg lifelong learning centre in Church village is a new building and a new concept in…read moreeducation .Teaching subjects that are usually outside normal educational institutions. For example they run courses such as 'computers for kids' For children aged 6-11 years , 'French for children' ages 5-11 and a drama academy for children also aged 5- 11. There is in addition many courses for adults. Under arts and crafts there is pottery, glass painting, and copper jewellery and many others. In other departments you can learn belly dancing ( if you are in to that! ) and Yoga, creative writing, cooking, sign language, Spanish, French and German. Basic photography, computing and many others The building also has a fully equipped sound studio that you can hire with a qualified audio engineer for £25 an hour. Also in the building is housed the local public library with the free use of computers This is only a brief outline of the activities that the centre provides . There is a free car park quite often very full . But I have always managed to find a place. .There are also other interesting activities at the centre For example on January 21 at 2pm Helen Charles the youngest survivor of a torpedoed world war two ship recounts her experiences' being rescued from the ship. Finally there is no group that can replace ABBA, They were unique, but I am told the group 'BJORN BELIEF' come very close in simulation . They are performing at the centre on Friday 6 th February The bar is open at 7.30pm and after the performance there is a 70/80's disco That's one I will not miss! To see what other goodies you are missing log onto their web site. Or if you want to ask about classes the email address is llcreception@campwsgartholwg.org.uk or phone them (as above)