News & Views

Cobalt is taking part in the Cheltenham Lottery. The lottery is drawn weekly every Saturday night at 8pm. It is an easy way for supporters to help us continue our work for as little as £1 a week. All supporters get the chance to win prizes of up … Read more

Gloucestershire PR agency 10 Yetis, Cotswold District Council, Keith Holland Opticians, Endsleigh Insurance and IRESS are all geared up for fun at the Inflatable 5k obstacle event. By taking part, all 71 of them will be showing support for the … Read more

The stunning estate of Stowell Park in the heart of the Cotswolds will open its gates for a fundraising event on Sunday 14 July in aid of Cobalt. Visitors can take in the spectacular views and delightful terraced gardens. The garden opens from … Read more

We have been celebrating the 35th year of Volunteer’s Week. Throughout the week, 80 volunteers have attended the charity to upcycle cards.  Collectively they have given 1,000 years of volunteering throughout their service to us.  Their careers … Read more

Volunteer’s Week is a time for charities and local communities to celebrate those who give up their valuable time to help local causes. Local medical charity Cobalt benefit from the support of over 100 volunteers and like many other charities, … Read more

There is evidence from recent international studies that gardening has many health benefits. A report commissioned by National Gardens scheme* claims that gardening should be recommended by doctors for people showing early signs of dementia and … Read more

An exciting ‘Inflatable 5k’ event is coming to Cheltenham and we can’t wait to welcome people to join our team. The 5km inflatable obstacle course is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 14 September at 9.00am. The course is set out … Read more

In June, Lois who works for local magazine The Local Answer and her boyfriend Jack will be running 10k for Cobalt in the Cheltenham Challenge. As part of the publication’s 10th anniversary celebrations, they have chosen to support us and … Read more

Spring will be in the air on Saturday 4 May when we invite green fingered supporters to buy great value quality plants at our annual sale held at our headquarters in Cheltenham. The ever popular plant sale is kindly supported by Greenway … Read more

The 2019 programme of Rare Plant Fairs, marking 25 years of shows, is in full swing. On Sunday 14 April, the stunning private gardens of The Old Rectory, Quenington near Cirencester will be opened as part of the programme from 11.00am to 4.00pm. … Read more