There are walks you do for the views and there are walks you do for the feeling. May Hill is both. The brisk climb to the summit gets your heart pumping; crisp air fills the lungs, earthy smells engage the senses, natural beauty surrounds, and joy fills the heart. Fallen crab apples, grazing horses, bracken …
May Hill: Gloucestershire’s Crowned Custodian of Spring Read More »
There have been some exciting changes over the past year at Castle Fruit Farm. Orchards Farm Shop has grown into a fully stocked, full-time farm shop celebrating fresh, local produce. The orchards themselves – now under the ownership of Clive Maile, familiar to many in the area and the driving force behind Bentleys Apple Juices …
A New Chapter for Castle Fruit Farm & Bentley’s Barn Read More »
What if our villages could generate their own renewable energy, and keep the benefits local? On March 4th, residents of Dymock and Bromesberrow have a chance to shape what that future could look like at a community workshop hosted by Forest of Dean Community Action on Power (FoDCAP), Forest of Dean District Council, Forest Community …
Have your say: Community Energy Workshop in Dymock Read More »
We all know that the success of the Daffodil Line depends on our regular drivers. They are the people that make the service tick. The Daff runs regardless of endless roadworks, traffic congestion and inclement weather. Last time we featured Mark who many of you know well and this time we talk to Steve who …
Pledge a trip | Ride the bus | Share your journey | Enter to WIN From cosy solo coffees to date nights with your Valentine, high teas with friends and day trips with family, there’s no end to what’s on offer in our beautiful countryside towns – even in the back end of winter! And …
As we roll into 2026, we’re introducing a few updated fares for the Daffodil Line that continue our commitment to keeping travel affordable, because we believe that accessible transport is essential – especially in rural communities like ours. What these new fares cover includes: fuel, maintenance, insurance, driver costs, future planning, and all the behind-the-scenes …
This holiday season, families can explore Daffodilshire together for less with kids aged 16 and under travelling free on all 232 Daffodil Line services when accompanied by a paying adult. From Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 5 January 2026, leave the car at home, hop on the bus, and enjoy easy-going days out across our …
Kids go free on the Daffodil Line this Christmas Read More »
Ledbury Food Group and Ledbury’s independent food businesses invite you to celebrate breakfast and local food in and around Ledbury at the darkest time of year. Let local shops, cafes, hotels and other food outlets in and around Ledbury tempt you with their special breakfast offerings featuring locally produced food to brighten a winter’s day. …
Twenty twenty six will see the introduction of a brand-new film festival encompassing Daffodilshire, run by rural communities – the 5 Villages Film Festival. What is the 5 Villages Film Festival? It’s a month-long event, beginning on 31 January 2026, that brings award-winning features and thought-provoking shorts by student film-makers to rural communities across the …
