St John’s ambulance crew have leant the Great Western Ambulance Service three 4×4 vehicles to help it reach far-flung rural locations in the heavy snow.
Charity chief executive Jason Lugg said: “It is a challenging time for everyone but our volunteers are on standby, prepared for times like this and are pleased to be able to help.”
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Message from Gloucestershire Police: 
The A429 Fossebridge is currently closed due to a jack-knifed lorry blocking the road.
Princess Elizabeth Way is open now in both directions; however drivers using this route are advised to take caution.
Cleeve Hill is currently passable only to 4×4 vehicles.
Until the weather improves the message from Gloucestershire Police remains the same; do not head out on the roads unless it is essential that you do so.
Sergeant Chris Rawlings from the Roads Policing Unit said: “Our advice is to not use the roads unless you have to.
“If you must travel then the first thing I would always recommend is that you allow plenty of time to complete your journey. Trying to reach a destination within a tight time-scale, especially in poor weather conditions, increases stress and the potential for an incident.
“Drivers are also urged to prepare their vehicle and make sure it is in good condition before setting out. Make sure that you clear all the snow, ice and misting from your windscreen and other windows before starting to drive.
“Keep your speed steady and slow and remember that braking distances can more than double on wet or icy road surfaces.”
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4:50pm: Park and Ride bus services in both Cheltenham and Gloucester have been cancelled until further notice. The car parks will remain open.
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Police will be stopping people driving with snow on their car roof, slapping offenders with fixed penalties of £60 plus three points due to the danger it can cause.
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Leisure@Cheltenham in Tommy Taylor’s Lane is due to close early tonight at 6pm due to the conditions.
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STAGECOACH WEST:
NO SERVICES RUNNING IN CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER, STROUD, ROSS-ON-WYE AND COLEFORD.
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SCHOOL CLOSURES:
| Closed | Barnwood C of E Primary School | Will be closed on 20 & 21 December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | Battledown Centre for Children and Families | Will remain closed on 21 December 2010 | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | Brockworth Enterprise School | Is closed on Monday 20th December 2010 | Tewkesbury | |
| Closed | Chosen Hill School | UPDATE: The school has taken the decision to close to pupils on Mon 20 & Tues 21 Dec 10. The school remains open for any staff that can get to the school safely. | Tewkesbury | Current notice |
| Closed | Gardners Lane Children Centre | Will be closed on Mon 20 Dec 10. | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | Hesters Way Children Centre | Will be closed on Mon 20 Dec 10. | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | Miserden C of E Primary School | Will be closed on 20 December 2010 | Stroud | |
| Closed | Nailsworth Children Centre | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Stroud | |
| Closed | Noahs Ark Children Centre – Chance Street Site | Will remain closed on 21 December 2010 | Tewkesbury | |
| Closed | Noahs Ark Children Centre – York Road Site | Will remain closed on 21 December 2010 | Tewkesbury | |
| Closed | Northway/Ashchurch Children Centre | Will remain closed on 21 December 2010 | Tewkesbury | |
| Closed | Oakwood Children’s Centre | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | Parliament Children Centre | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Stroud | |
| Closed | Quedgeley Children Centre | The centre is now clsoed – 20th December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | River Children Centre – Naas Lane Site | is now closed. | Forest | |
| Partial Closure | Rowanfield Children Centre | Will be closing with effect from midday today, Mon 20 Dec 10. | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | Sandford School | UPDATE: The school will now remain closed until the new term begins in January 2011. | Cotswold | |
| Closed | Springboard Children’s Centre – Cirencester Site | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Cotswold | |
| Closed | Springboard Children’s Centre – Fairford Site | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Cotswold | |
| Closed | Springboard Children’s Centre – Stow Site | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Cotswold | |
| Closed | St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School | Will remain closed on 21 December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | St. Peter’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form College | UPDATE: The school will remain closed on Tuesday 21 Dec 10. | Gloucester | |
| Closed | St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School | School will now be closed for the rest of the week. It will re-open as planned in the new year. | Gloucester | |
| Closed | Swindon Village Primary School | Will be closed on 20 & 21 December 2010 | Cheltenham | |
| Closed | The Compass Children Centre | The centre is now closed – 20th December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | The Family Tree Children Centre – Branches Site | Will be closed on 20 December 2010 | Forest | |
| Closed | The Family Tree Children Centre – Leaves Site | Will be closed on 20 December 2010 | Forest | |
| Closed | The Family Tree Children Centre – Twigs Site | Will be closed on 20 December 2010 | Forest | |
| Closed | The Lighthouse Children Centre | The centre is now closed 20th December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | The Link Children Centre | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Gloucester | |
| Closed | The Oaks Children Centre | The centre is now closed – 20th December 2010 | Gloucester | |
| Closed | The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Will be closed on Monday 20 Dec 10. | Stroud | |
| Closed | Treetops Children Centre Dursley | is now closed | Stroud | |
| Closed | Wotton Children’s Centre | The centre is now closed – 20th Dec 2010 | Cotswold |
