Snapshot of Life in Gloucestershire: From Reviving Old Languages to Bird Hatching
Key Ideas
  • A University of Gloucestershire graduate is reviving the old Glostonian language, displaying terms like backrackets and flittermice in an art trail.
  • Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water celebrated the hatching of a southern cassowary chick, the world's most dangerous bird, born for the first time in the UK since 2021.
  • Aviation enthusiasts at Berkeley Castle recreated Dr Jenner's balloon flight, marking its 240th anniversary, although the replica balloon didn't lift off.
  • A wood sculpted masterpiece from a felled beech tree was unveiled in the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester, showcasing art from natural elements.
Throughout Gloucestershire, photographers have been capturing snapshots of life, from university graduates reviving old languages to aviation enthusiasts recreating historic balloon flights. A southern cassowary chick hatched at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water, marking a significant event as the world's most dangerous bird born in the UK for the first time since 2021. The county also saw the recreation of Dr Jenner's hydrogen balloon flight, highlighting local aviation history. Additionally, an art exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral, inspired by an 18th-century slave song, and the revival of old Glostonian language terms by a University of Gloucestershire graduate demonstrated a blend of heritage and modern creativity. Local businesses at Gloucester's Food Dock thrived, with questions raised about the role of independents in filling empty shops. Meanwhile, exhibitions like Ebb and Flow in Newnham on Severn and the wood sculpted masterpiece in Cirencester showcased the artistic talent in the region. The week concluded with BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Make a Difference Awards, recognizing individuals like Keo who support police officers experiencing trauma. Through various events and initiatives, Gloucestershire remains a vibrant hub of culture, heritage preservation, and community engagement.
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