The Battle of the Imjin River Outnumbered and surrounded, British troops of the 29th Brigade stood against a massive Chinese offensive during the Korean War. Around 3,000 British soldiers faced an estimated 20,000–30,000 Chinese troops along the Imjin River. For days they held their ground under relentless attack, buying vital time for United Nations forces to reorganise and prevent a breakthrough towards Seoul. The most famous stand was made by the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, who fought on despite being cut off and heavily outnumbered. Their resistance became one of the greatest defensive actions in British military history. Against odds of roughly ten to one, they held the line when it mattered most. The battle became a lasting example of British grit and British stubbornness. When lesser men might have broken, they stood fast and fought on. "The battle that saved Seoul." 🇬🇧

You know it's hot when even a nocturnal Hamster has to air his bits to cool down. 🐹 🥜 🔥 🥵

People worry about AI & what changes it represents & and whilst that is understandable; I don't think we have to worry too much at the moment. Here is a Mobile Home that has been turned upside down in a storm & a rat infestation! #AI #InsuranceLife #DontWorryAboutAIJustYet

Having a great time at the #RotarySevern Dragon Boat Festival at @gloucesterdocks

Well that was a pleasant surprise. Very much appreciated though. #GreatTommySleepOut2026. #RBVE @RBVECharity

Can’t wait to try it out

Busy weekend. Here’s some photos of Saturdays @OldCryptiansRFC centenary celebration at #KingsholmStadium Here's to the next 100 years @jfordrob @LewisLudlow94

What a great night.

Thank you to everyone who came along for yesterday's unveiling of the Bill Clements Memorial. The Shire News: theshirenewsgloucestershire.… Gloucester City Council Facebook: facebook.com/watch/?v=942868… Thank you all for helping make this happen. Matt and @pauljames_glos

A memorial to a well-known Gloucester war veteran will be unveiled next week. gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/m…

My latest article for @TheLocalAnswer magazine - a tribute to the late Nick Broady - is now online. thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/lo…

We had a great time at the @Circle2Success Celebration party @DunkertonsCider for being shortlisted for Family Business of the Year Award. It was a pleasure to meet the other businesses that have been shortlisted and we wish everyone the best of luck.

Watching 6 nations Ireland v Wales in an alternative setting courtesy of Phil Knights new business Movie Knights. 🎥 🍿

Watching 6 nations Ireland v Wales in an alternative setting courtesy of Phil Knights new business Movie Knights. 🎥 🍿

For all of you that knew Bill or have heard of Bill Clements (know as Barton Billy); please help us get this crowdfunder going to get Bill the memorial he deserves. You'll understand just why @pauljames_glos and I would like to get this funded. tinyurl.com/BartonBilly

Thanks to everyone who turned up and made the 2025 #GlosSantaFunRun the biggest and best ever. This year we had over 900 Santas running round the city centre and you helped raise over £7,000. We even made the BBC. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwk…

The 2025 #GlosSantaFunRun is only a few days away It will help us greatly if you can get there early to sign in and pick up your running number. Registration opens at 9.30am. It will also help us if you familiarise yourself with the route below and on GlosSantaFunRun.co.uk

This time next week it will be the 2025 #GlosSantaFunRun so if you haven't already, don't forget to sign up and please spread the word. There's over 637 of you so far but we want more. Lets see if we can beat last years 650 odd. See you on 13th December.

Not long to go now until the 2025 #GlosSantaFunRun so don't forget to sign up and please spread the word. There's over 521 of you so far See you on 13th December Try and collect your running no before the event. please email Matt@cass-stephens.co.uk to arrange collection

Good luck everyone