Community Connections
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Looking Forward - It's Spring Again!
What's Happening Firstly, we have re-named the gardening group as the Matson Community Gardening Group (formerly known as The Phoenix Gardening Group) as it better reflects our connection with the com...
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Looking back over 2025 - The Rose Garden
Overview Looking back over the last 12 months, I am immensely proud of the restoration work our gardening group has achieved in the Matson Rose Garden, as well as the community-based fundraising event...
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Igniting Potential: How the SPARKS Project is Transforming Lives in Gloucester
Are you ready to take the next step in your personal or professional journey? Whether you're looking to gain new qualifications, re-enter the workforce, or simply build your confidence, the SPARKS Pro...
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Building More Than Woodwork: How Our Men’s Shed Transforms Lives
Background Since 2006, our Men’s Shed has been far more than a place for woodworking - it’s been a lifeline, a haven, and a community where men come together to share experiences, learn new skills.
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Standing Together: Why Gloucestershire Needs A Permanent Support Hub for Veterans and Armed Forces Families
Let's Take a Knee...
Read MoreIn the heart of Gloucestershire, where military history runs deep—from the Glorious Glosters to the NATO HQ at Imjin Barracks—there lies a community of veterans and armed forces f...
Pathway to Progress: How Funding is Transforming Our Gardens and Community
On the path to fund raising..
Read MoreFollowing on from my last blog and the importance of funding, the pathways in the Matson Rose Garden had been neglected for numerous years and the cost to deal with overg...
