Accountant setting ‘homework’ helps to boost business for Paradise Tattoo Studio #Cheltenham #ParadiseTattooStudio #RandallPayne stroudtimes.com/accountant-set…

**Commission** A painting of Molly the black Labrador puppy was commissioned by my client, as a surprise birthday gift for her partner… and, “he loves ❤️it!!” Phew! #blacklabrador #petportrait #ouppy #labrador #blacklab

Look who’s joined us in The Caravan SpaceHoppers this week! Award-winning actor, director, writer AND Stroudie Alice Lowe Alice joined us for a chat about her film Timestalker showing SVA on Valentine’s Day! Coming soon to @stroudtimes YouTube. 📷 Matt Bigwood

Colour vision! The latest episode from The Makers Studio with Naomi Clarke and our JanomeUK and Justhands-on.tv experts. Loads of useful hints and tips along the way. Watch the film here: youtube.com/watch?v=LDsBIX… Photo credit: Matt Bigwood Director and producer: Dave Harries

Come and laugh at me impersonating a tuba and bullfrog, at this wonderful children and families concert with Stroud’s Capriol Orchestra. Saturday 8th Feb from 3pm. Tickets avaible from thesubrooms 🐸

I LOVED interviewing Alice Lowe for @stroudtimes SpaceHoppers Watch the extended video interview at the bottom of this article. Her new film ‘Timestalker’ is showing at @sva__ on 14th Feb. stroudtimes.com/actor-alice-lo… Photo credit: Matt Bigwood

**New commission** My client commissioned this double dog portrait as a gift to his father. My client wanted a painting to commemorate his dad’s old dog Woodie, who is sadly no longer with us… but also to welcome to the family their new doggy (LHS). Dad was so pleased!

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We ❤️ our pets!!! I had the most wonderful visitor on Valentine’s Day 💓 I recently donated, as a charity raffle prize, a pet portrait. Winner Louise commissioned me to paint her beloved family dog, Isla. There were tears of joy from Louise… and me!! Thank you for my 🌺 &🍫 xx

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Tosser! #PancakeDay #ShroveTuesday #pancakerace stroudtimes.com/flippin-fantas…

We Stroud Times loved working with Charlie Cooper raising awareness of the Nailsworth Donkey Sanctuary. Please share and let's help Dawn and Tim keep the sanctuary going for as long as possible 🫏 Great work Matt Bigwood stroudtimes.com/this-country-s…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Here’s an article I wrote about two extremely inspiring students at Marling Sixth Form for Stroud Times stroudtimes.com/education-matt… stroudtimes.com/education-matt…

BIG NEWS! Happy 4th birthday to us Stroud Times 🥳 Independent, free, local journalism. Thank you to all our contributors, advertisers and sponsors.

❓ QUIZ NIGHT ❓ Our Quiz Night with WSP Solicitors is back for 2025! Thursday 3 July from 6pm at Kings Stanley Village Hall. Hosted once again by the brilliant @FayeHatcher. Get tickets: randall-payne.co.uk/event/charity-…

RIP John Marjoram stroudtimes.com/obituary-john-…

Good to finally meet Robbie Savage today. Fingers crossed his infectious personality will give Forest Green Rovers that extra lift to get over the line next season. stroudtimes.com/new-forest-gre…

Maggie's in Cheltenham The quiz has been running annually since 2009, and together we’ve now raised over £30,000 for local charities over the years. What an amazing achievement! A big shout-out to our brilliant quiz hosts @FayeHatcher & our very own Ollie Newbold, who both brought the energy & wit!

Today at 12.45pm Joseph Trinder joins Andy Bennett live on BBC Gloucestershire BBC Wiltshire BBC Bristol BBC Somerset to talk about a unique collection of militaria discovered in the West 📻🎙️🎧

It's home, again.